/* ==========================================================================
   Cerebral Hub — Design System
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Tokens
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Surfaces */
  --ink:        #0A0B0F;
  --ink-2:      #101219;
  --ink-3:      #171A23;
  --line-dark:  rgba(255, 255, 255, .10);

  --paper:      #FFFFFF;
  --cream:      #F6F4EF;
  --cream-2:    #EFEBE3;
  --line-light: rgba(10, 11, 15, .10);

  /* Type colours */
  --on-dark:        #F2EFEA;
  --on-dark-muted:  #9CA0AB;
  --on-light:       #14161D;
  --on-light-muted: #5B6070;

  /* Brand */
  --accent:      #F58A07;
  --accent-soft: #FFB25C;
  --accent-tint: rgba(245, 138, 7, .12);
  --blue:        #4098DF;
  --green:       #6FB353;
  --red:         #DC141C;
  --gold:        #ED9B18;

  /* Type */
  --font-display: "Sora", "Space Grotesk", "Poppins", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    "Inter", "Poppins", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Space */
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
  --section: clamp(72px, 10vw, 148px);
  --maxw: 1240px;

  /* Radii + motion */
  --r-sm: 8px;
  --r-md: 16px;
  --r-lg: 28px;
  --r-pill: 999px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & base
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 96px;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--on-light);
  background: var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, svg, video, iframe { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
img { height: auto; }

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
  margin: 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

p { margin: 0; text-wrap: pretty; }

button { font: inherit; color: inherit; border: 0; background: none; cursor: pointer; }

::selection { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
  clip-path: inset(50%);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 12px;
  z-index: 200;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 16px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Layout primitives
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.section { padding-block: var(--section); }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px); }

.dark  { background: var(--ink);   color: var(--on-dark); }
.dark-2 { background: var(--ink-2); color: var(--on-dark); }
.cream { background: var(--cream); color: var(--on-light); }
.paper { background: var(--paper); color: var(--on-light); }

.dark p, .dark-2 p { color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.cream p, .paper p { color: var(--on-light-muted); }

.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 36px); }
.g-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.g-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.g-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Typography helpers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 6.6vw, 5.1rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
}

.h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3.15rem); }
.h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.9vw, 1.6rem); letter-spacing: -.015em; }

.lede {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 58ch;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 26px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: .7;
}

.accent { color: var(--accent); }

.stroke-text {
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(242, 239, 234, .38);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Buttons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), background-color .3s, color .3s, border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn svg { transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #16100A;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(245, 138, 7, .8);
}
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--accent-soft); }

.btn--ghost {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  color: var(--on-dark);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28); }

.btn--dark {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--on-dark);
}
.btn--dark:hover { background: var(--ink-3); }

.btn--outline-dark {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  color: var(--on-light);
}
.btn--outline-dark:hover { background: rgba(10,11,15,.05); }

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.link-arrow svg { transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.link-arrow:hover svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Header / navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  z-index: 100;
  transition: background-color .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s, backdrop-filter .4s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.site-header.is-stuck {
  background: rgba(10, 11, 15, .82);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line-dark);
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  height: 78px;
}

.nav__logo img { width: 138px; }

.nav__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 34px);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.nav__list a {
  position: relative;
  font-size: .93rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--on-dark);
  opacity: .78;
  padding-block: 6px;
  transition: opacity .25s;
}
.nav__list a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform .38s var(--ease);
}
.nav__list a:hover { opacity: 1; }
.nav__list a:hover::after,
.nav__list a[aria-current="page"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.nav__list a[aria-current="page"] { opacity: 1; }

.nav__cta { display: inline-flex; }

.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.nav__toggle span {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 18px; height: 1.6px;
  background: var(--on-dark);
  transition: background-color .2s;
}
.nav__toggle span::before,
.nav__toggle span::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  width: 18px; height: 1.6px;
  background: var(--on-dark);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav__toggle span::before { top: -6px; }
.nav__toggle span::after  { top: 6px; }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span { background: transparent; }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::before { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::after  { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

.nav__drawer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 78px 0 auto 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding: 8px var(--gutter) 32px;
  display: none;
}
.nav__drawer.is-open { display: block; animation: drawerIn .35s var(--ease); }
@keyframes drawerIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.nav__drawer ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav__drawer a {
  display: block;
  padding: 16px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--on-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.nav__drawer .btn { margin-top: 24px; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Hero
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--on-dark);
  padding-top: clamp(124px, 15vw, 178px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(52px, 6vw, 78px);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -26%; right: -14%;
  width: min(720px, 76vw);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(245,138,7,.26), rgba(245,138,7,0) 62%);
  filter: blur(12px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 72px 72px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 68% 34%, #000 22%, transparent 74%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 68% 34%, #000 22%, transparent 74%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* soft brand-colour blobs drifting behind the type */
.hero__blobs { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__blobs span {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: .2;
  animation: drift 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__blobs span:nth-child(1) { width: 30vw; min-width: 260px; aspect-ratio: 1; left: -4%; top: 18%;  background: var(--blue);   animation-delay: -2s; }
.hero__blobs span:nth-child(2) { width: 26vw; min-width: 220px; aspect-ratio: 1; right: 2%; top: 6%;   background: var(--accent); animation-delay: -9s; opacity: .28; }
.hero__blobs span:nth-child(3) { width: 20vw; min-width: 180px; aspect-ratio: 1; left: 16%; bottom: 4%; background: var(--green); animation-delay: -15s; opacity: .14; }
.hero__blobs span:nth-child(4) { width: 15vw; min-width: 140px; aspect-ratio: 1; right: 26%; bottom: 2%; background: var(--red);  animation-delay: -6s; opacity: .11; }
@keyframes drift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  33%      { transform: translate3d(3%, -6%, 0) scale(1.08); }
  66%      { transform: translate3d(-4%, 4%, 0) scale(.94); }
}

/* split layout — copy left, orbit right */
.hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, .8fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 76px);
}
.hero__copy { max-width: 660px; }

/* pill badge instead of the plain eyebrow */
.hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 18px 9px 14px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(20px, 2.6vw, 30px);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--on-dark);
}
.hero__badge i {
  flex: none;
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 138, 7, .2);
  animation: pulse 2.4s infinite;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.05vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1.16;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  text-wrap: balance;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/* hand-drawn underline under the accent word */
.hero__mark { position: relative; display: inline-block; color: var(--accent); }
.hero__mark svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: -1%; bottom: -.17em;
  width: 102%;
  height: .26em;
  overflow: visible;
}
.hero__mark svg path {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--accent);
  stroke-width: 6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 640;
  stroke-dashoffset: 640;
  animation: draw 1.5s .5s var(--ease) forwards;
}
@keyframes draw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }

.hero .lede {
  color: var(--on-dark-muted);
  margin: 0 0 34px;
  max-width: 44ch;
  font-size: clamp(1.03rem, 1.35vw, 1.22rem);
}

.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }

/* orbit visual */
.hero__visual {
  position: relative;
  justify-self: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
}
.hero__visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 6%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(245,138,7,.22), rgba(245,138,7,0) 66%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__orbit {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  animation: hover-slow 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hover-slow {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(8px); }
}

.hero__chip {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  background: rgba(16, 18, 25, .78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(.72rem, .88vw, .84rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--on-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .9);
}
.hero__chip--one { left: -4%;  top: 16%;  animation: hover-slow 9s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
.hero__chip--two { right: -2%; bottom: 18%; animation: hover-slow 11s 1.2s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* proof bar — replaces the old scrolling service strip */
.hero__proof {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 30px);
  margin: clamp(46px, 6vw, 82px) 0 0;
  padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px) 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  list-style: none;
}
.hero__proof li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.hero__proof li + li {
  padding-left: clamp(16px, 2vw, 30px);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.hero__proof strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.7vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
  color: var(--on-dark);
}
.hero__proof li:nth-child(odd) strong { color: var(--accent); }
.hero__proof strong span { font: inherit; color: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; }
.hero__proof > li > span {
  font-size: .84rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--on-dark-muted);
  max-width: 24ch;
}

/* Video frame */
.video-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  background: var(--ink-3);
  box-shadow: 0 50px 90px -50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .95);
}
.video-frame::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  padding-top: 56.25%;
}
.video-frame iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}
.video-frame__badge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  left: 18px; bottom: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(10, 11, 15, .72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: .74rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--on-dark);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.video-frame__badge i {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red);
  animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: .25; } }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7b. Reel — the showreel and the statement, on white
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reel {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--on-light);
  padding-block: clamp(66px, 8.4vw, 120px);
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* film perforations along the top and bottom edge of the section */
.reel::before,
.reel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: clamp(9px, 1.05vw, 13px);
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(10, 11, 15, .055) 0 clamp(14px, 1.7vw, 21px),
      transparent clamp(14px, 1.7vw, 21px) clamp(32px, 3.9vw, 48px));
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.reel::before { top: 16px; }
.reel::after  { bottom: 16px; }

.reel__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.reel__glow {
  position: absolute;
  left: 62%; top: 58%;
  width: min(1150px, 132vw);
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(245, 138, 7, .13), rgba(245, 138, 7, 0) 66%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* head row — statement left, supporting note + CTA right */
.reel__head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.18fr) minmax(0, .82fr);
  gap: clamp(26px, 4vw, 64px);
  align-items: end;
  padding-bottom: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 44px);
  margin-bottom: clamp(30px, 3.8vw, 50px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}

.reel__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.8vw, 2.95rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
  letter-spacing: -.028em;
  max-width: 21ch;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--on-light);
}

.reel__aside p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 42ch;
  margin-bottom: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 26px);
  color: var(--on-light-muted);
}

.reel__stage {
  position: relative;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.reel__stage::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -5% -3%;
  border-radius: 44px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(245, 138, 7, .16), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* the frame reads as a printed still on the white ground */
.reel .video-frame {
  border-color: rgba(10, 11, 15, .14);
  background: var(--cream-2);
  box-shadow: 0 44px 80px -44px rgba(10, 11, 15, .5);
}

/* a word set inside a drawn film frame — works on any background */
.filmword {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: .5em .42em;
  border: 3px solid currentColor;
  border-radius: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.filmword::before,
.filmword::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 9px; right: 9px;
  height: clamp(5px, .62vw, 8px);
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,
    currentColor 0 clamp(8px, .95vw, 12px),
    transparent clamp(8px, .95vw, 12px) clamp(18px, 2.1vw, 26px));
}
.filmword::before { top: clamp(7px, .85vw, 11px); }
.filmword::after  { bottom: clamp(7px, .85vw, 11px); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Page hero (inner pages)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--on-dark);
  padding-top: clamp(126px, 15vw, 170px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: -30%;
  width: min(900px, 110vw);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(64,152,223,.20), rgba(64,152,223,0) 62%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.375rem, 0.31rem + 5.02vw, 4.3rem);
  line-height: 1.14;
  letter-spacing: -.032em;
  text-wrap: balance;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  hyphens: manual;
}
.page-hero .lede { color: var(--on-dark-muted); margin-top: 24px; }

.crumb {
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--on-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.crumb a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Section headers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sec-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
}
.sec-head p { margin-top: 16px; max-width: 52ch; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Process — numbered timeline rail
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.process { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.process::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -8%; top: -14%;
  width: min(560px, 62vw);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(245, 138, 7, .10), rgba(245, 138, 7, 0) 64%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.process > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.rail {
  --rail-gap: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 56px);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--rail-gap);
}

.rail__item { position: relative; }

/* marker + the dashed track running to the next step */
.rail__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(10px, 1.2vw, 16px);
  margin-bottom: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 32px);
}

.rail__num {
  flex: none;
  width: clamp(50px, 4.8vw, 62px);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.08rem);
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  color: var(--on-light);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px -24px rgba(10, 11, 15, .55);
  transition: background-color .45s var(--ease), color .45s, border-color .45s, transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
}

.rail__line {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  margin-right: calc(var(--rail-gap) * -1);
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(10, 11, 15, .26) 0 7px,
    transparent 7px 15px);
}
.rail__line::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 1px; top: 50%;
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 11, 15, .34);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(10, 11, 15, .34);
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}
.rail__item:last-child .rail__line { display: none; }

.rail__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.rail__label::before {
  content: "";
  width: 18px; height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
}

.rail__body h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; max-width: 18ch; }
.rail__body p { font-size: .96rem; max-width: 36ch; color: var(--on-light-muted); }

.rail__art {
  flex: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: clamp(44px, 4.1vw, 52px);
  height: auto;
  padding: 7px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  transition: transform .55s var(--ease), border-color .4s;
}
.rail__item:hover .rail__art { border-color: rgba(10, 11, 15, .18); }

.rail__item:hover .rail__num {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #16100A;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 34px -20px rgba(245, 138, 7, .7);
}
.rail__item:hover .rail__art { transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-4deg); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Statement band
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.band {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink-2);
  color: var(--on-dark);
  padding-block: clamp(64px, 8.5vw, 118px);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.band::before,
.band::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: clamp(14px, 1.7vw, 21px);
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, .05) 0 clamp(16px, 1.9vw, 24px),
      transparent clamp(16px, 1.9vw, 24px) clamp(34px, 4.1vw, 52px));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.band::before { top: 14px; }
.band::after  { bottom: 14px; }

.band__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.band__inner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 40%;
  width: min(900px, 120vw);
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(245, 138, 7, .22), transparent 64%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.band__mark {
  width: clamp(96px, 11vw, 148px);
  margin: 0 auto clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 42px);
  opacity: .5;
  filter: invert(1);
}

.band__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4.2vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 1.85;
  letter-spacing: -.028em;
  max-width: 20ch;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 56px);
  color: var(--on-dark);
}

/* light variant — white background (Work page) */
.band--light {
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--on-light);
}
.band--light::before,
.band--light::after {
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(10, 11, 15, .07) 0 clamp(16px, 1.9vw, 24px),
      transparent clamp(16px, 1.9vw, 24px) clamp(34px, 4.1vw, 52px));
}
.band--light .band__inner::before {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(245, 138, 7, .14), transparent 64%);
}
.band--light .band__mark { filter: none; opacity: .32; }
.band--light .band__title { color: var(--on-light); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Marquee (client logos)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(44px, 6vw, 88px);
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 38s linear infinite;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.marquee img {
  height: clamp(42px, 5vw, 58px);
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: .92;
  transition: opacity .4s, transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.marquee img:hover { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Feature cards ("Why choose")
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.feature {
  position: relative;
  padding: 34px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), border-color .4s;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(10, 11, 15, .16);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -40px rgba(10, 11, 15, .45);
}
.feature__art { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.feature h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--on-light); }
.feature p { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--on-light-muted); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13b. Reasons — "Why choose Cerebral Hub?"
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reasons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .92fr 1.08fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 84px);
  align-items: start;
}

.reasons__aside h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.reasons__aside p { max-width: 42ch; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.reasons__aside .btn { margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); }
.reasons__aside img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}

.reasons__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  counter-reset: reason;
}

.reason {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  transition: padding-left .45s var(--ease);
}
.reason:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
.reason::before {
  counter-increment: reason;
  content: "0" counter(reason);
  position: absolute;
  right: 0; top: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  color: var(--on-light-muted);
  opacity: .5;
  transition: color .35s, opacity .35s;
}
.reason:hover { padding-left: 12px; }
.reason:hover::before { color: var(--accent); opacity: 1; }

.reason__art {
  width: clamp(52px, 5vw, 64px);
  height: clamp(52px, 5vw, 64px);
  flex: none;
}
.reason h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.55vw, 1.35rem);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--on-light);
  padding-right: 42px;
}
.reason p { font-size: .96rem; max-width: 52ch; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Services
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.service {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
  padding-block: clamp(44px, 6vw, 80px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}
.service:first-of-type { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.service:nth-child(even) .service__media { order: -1; }

.service__index {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.service h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.7vw, 2.3rem);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.service p { font-size: 1rem; max-width: 54ch; }

.service__media {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}
.service__media svg,
.service__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 2087 / 1718;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .8s var(--ease);
}
.service:hover .service__media img { transform: scale(1.03); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Work cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.work-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  transition: transform .55s var(--ease), box-shadow .55s var(--ease), border-color .4s;
}
.work-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(10, 11, 15, .16);
  box-shadow: 0 36px 70px -46px rgba(10, 11, 15, .5);
}

.work-card__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream-2);
}
.work-card__media img.shot {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .8s var(--ease), filter .5s;
}
.work-card:hover .work-card__media img.shot { transform: scale(1.06); }
.work-card__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,11,15,.85), rgba(10,11,15,.05) 60%);
}
.work-card__logo {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  left: 20px; bottom: 18px;
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 60%;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 7px 10px;
}

.work-card__body { padding: 26px 24px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; flex: 1; }
.work-card__body h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--on-light); line-height: 1.35; }
.work-card__body p { font-size: .93rem; flex: 1; color: var(--on-light-muted); }

/* whole card is one click target, anchored on the case-study link */
.work-card__link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 4;
}
.work-card:hover .work-card__link svg { transform: translateX(5px); }
.work-card:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(10, 11, 15, .16);
  box-shadow: 0 36px 70px -46px rgba(10, 11, 15, .5);
}
.work-card__link:focus-visible::after { outline: 2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset: -4px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); }

.work-card__body .link-arrow { margin-top: 4px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Stats
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stat {
  padding: 30px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  background: var(--cream);
}
.stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.stat span { font-size: .93rem; color: var(--on-light-muted); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. FAQ accordion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
.faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
.faq__q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 26px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
  color: var(--on-light);
  transition: color .3s;
}
.faq__q:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.faq__icon {
  flex: none;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), background-color .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.faq__icon::before, .faq__icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 12px; height: 1.6px;
  background: currentColor;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.faq__icon { position: relative; }
.faq__icon::after { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.faq__item.is-open .faq__icon { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.faq__item.is-open .faq__icon::after { transform: rotate(0deg); }

.faq__a {
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 0;
  transition: height .42s var(--ease);
}
.faq__a > div { padding-bottom: 28px; max-width: 68ch; }
.faq__a p { font-size: .98rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Contact
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: start;
}

.form-card {
  color: var(--on-light);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 44px);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -60px rgba(10,11,15,.5);
}
.form-card h2, .form-card h3 { color: var(--on-light); }
.form-card > p, .form-card p:not(.form-status) { color: var(--on-light-muted); }

.field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--on-light-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.field input, .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font: inherit;
  color: var(--on-light);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  transition: border-color .3s, background-color .3s;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 148px; resize: vertical; }
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.form-card .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 8px; }
.form-note { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--on-light-muted); margin-top: 14px; text-align: center; }
.form-status { font-size: .9rem; margin-top: 14px; color: var(--accent); min-height: 1.2em; }
.form-status.is-ok { color: var(--green); font-weight: 600; }
.form-status.is-error { color: var(--red); font-weight: 600; }
.contact-form button[type="submit"][disabled] { opacity: .6; pointer-events: none; }

.info-block { padding: 26px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
.info-block:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.info-block h3 {
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .78rem;
}
.info-block p, .info-block a { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--on-light-muted); }
.info-block a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.info-block p + p { margin-top: 12px; }
.info-block .socials a { border-color: var(--line-light); }
.info-block .socials svg { color: var(--on-light); }
.info-block .socials a:hover svg { color: #16100A; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. CTA block
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  color: var(--on-light);
  padding: clamp(38px, 6vw, 76px);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: -60%;
  width: 120%; aspect-ratio: 2;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(245, 138, 7, .16), transparent 62%);
}
.cta > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--on-light); }
.cta p { color: var(--on-light-muted); }
.cta p { margin-inline: auto; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.cta__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--on-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding-top: clamp(60px, 7.5vw, 100px);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.footer__watermark {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -8%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(1240px, 94vw);
  max-width: none;
  opacity: .022;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.footer__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr .8fr 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 60px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 76px);
}
.footer__grid img.logo { width: 168px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.footer h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--on-dark);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.footer__grid p, .footer__grid a { font-size: .93rem; color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.footer__grid a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer__links { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.footer__addr { display: grid; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; }

.socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 26px; }
.socials a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  transition: background-color .3s, border-color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.socials a:hover { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.socials svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; fill: currentColor; color: var(--on-dark); }
.socials a:hover svg { color: #16100A; }

.footer__bar {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding-block: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px 26px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: var(--on-dark-muted);
}
.footer__bar a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer__bar nav { display: flex; gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. Scroll reveal
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22. Responsive
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* ≥1600px — keep the measure sane on very wide screens */
@media (min-width: 1600px) {
  :root { --maxw: 1340px; }
}

/* laptops / small desktops */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .reasons { gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px); }
  .reel__title, .band__title { max-width: 22ch; }
}

/* tablets landscape */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --section: clamp(64px, 9vw, 104px); }
  .page-hero__grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .reasons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero__grid > div:last-child img { max-width: 460px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .g-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .reasons__aside img { max-width: 520px; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .service, .service:nth-child(even) .service__media { grid-template-columns: 1fr; order: 0; }
  .service__media { order: -1 !important; max-width: 560px; }
  .hero__grid { gap: clamp(24px, 3.6vw, 44px); }
  .hero__visual { max-width: 430px; }
  .reel__head { align-items: start; }
}

/* tablets portrait — nav collapses here */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav__list, .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .g-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .work-card__body { padding: 22px 20px 24px; }

  /* hero stacks: copy above the orbit visual */
  .hero { padding-top: clamp(112px, 16vw, 148px); text-align: center; }
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; justify-items: center; }
  .hero__copy { max-width: min(560px, 100%); }
  .hero__badge { font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .13em; }
  .hero .lede { margin-inline: auto; }
  .hero__actions { justify-content: center; }
  .hero__visual { max-width: min(400px, 82vw); }
  .hero__proof {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    row-gap: clamp(22px, 4vw, 30px);
    text-align: left;
  }
  .hero__proof li + li { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
  .hero__proof li:nth-child(even) {
    padding-left: clamp(16px, 3vw, 26px);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  }

  /* the rail turns vertical */
  .rail { --rail-gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px); grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .rail__item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    column-gap: clamp(18px, 3vw, 28px);
  }
  .rail__top {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    align-self: stretch;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .rail__art { order: -1; margin-bottom: 2px; }
  .rail__line {
    width: 1px; height: auto;
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: calc(var(--rail-gap) * -1);
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(10, 11, 15, .26) 0 7px,
      transparent 7px 15px);
  }
  .rail__line::after { display: none; }
  .rail__body p { max-width: 52ch; }

  /* inner-page banner scales down with the viewport */
  .page-hero { padding-top: clamp(108px, 16vw, 148px); padding-bottom: clamp(48px, 8vw, 84px); }
  .page-hero .lede { margin-top: 18px; }
}

/* large phones / small tablets */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .reel__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; }
  .reel__title { max-width: 24ch; }
  .sec-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; }
  .cta { padding: clamp(32px, 7vw, 52px) clamp(22px, 5vw, 40px); }
  .form-card { padding: clamp(24px, 5vw, 34px); }
}

/* phones */
@media (max-width: 660px) {
  :root { --section: clamp(56px, 12vw, 80px); }
  .g-2, .g-3, .g-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .reason { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .reason::before { position: static; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .reason:hover { padding-left: 0; }
  .reason h3 { padding-right: 0; }
  .footer__bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer__watermark { width: 150%; bottom: -4%; opacity: .03; }
  .eyebrow::before { display: none; }
  .hero__badge { letter-spacing: .12em; font-size: .68rem; padding: 8px 14px 8px 12px; }
  .hero__chip { font-size: .66rem; padding: 7px 13px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 1.62rem + 1.89vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1.2; }
  .hero__actions .btn--ghost { display: none; }
  .reveal { transition-duration: .55s; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 0.78rem + 3.86vw, 2.375rem); line-height: 1.18; letter-spacing: -.024em; }
  .page-hero .lede { max-width: 46ch; }
  .crumb { font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .12em; margin-bottom: 16px; }
}

/* small phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root { --gutter: 18px; }
  .hero { padding-top: 108px; padding-bottom: 54px; }
  .hero .lede, .lede { font-size: 1rem; }
  .hero__actions { width: 100%; }
  .hero__actions .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .btn { padding: 13px 22px; font-size: .9rem; }
  .sec-head .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .cta__actions .btn, .reel__aside .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .video-frame { border-radius: var(--r-md); }
  .reel__title, .band__title { line-height: 2; }
  .filmword { border-width: 2px; }
  .socials a { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .marquee img { height: 38px; }
  .work-card__logo { height: 36px; left: 14px; bottom: 14px; }
  .nav { height: 68px; }
  .nav__logo img { width: 118px; }
  .nav__drawer { inset-block-start: 68px; }
  .nav__drawer a { font-size: 1.3rem; padding: 14px 0; }
  .rail__num { width: 48px; font-size: .92rem; }
  .hero__proof { grid-template-columns: 1fr; row-gap: 0; }
  .hero__proof li:nth-child(even) { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
  .hero__proof li + li {
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  }
  .hero__proof span { max-width: none; }
  .faq__q { font-size: 1rem; gap: 14px; }
  .page-hero { padding-top: 100px; padding-bottom: 44px; }
  .page-hero h1 { line-height: 1.2; }
  .page-hero .lede { font-size: .98rem; margin-top: 14px; }
  .page-hero__grid { gap: 28px; }
  .page-hero__grid > div:last-child img { max-width: min(320px, 76vw); }
}

/* very small phones */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .hero__badge { font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .09em; padding: 7px 13px 7px 10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .display { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 9vw, 2.3rem); }
  .page-hero h1 { line-height: 1.22; }
  .page-hero .lede { font-size: .94rem; }
  .h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .nav__logo img { width: 108px; }
}

/* short landscape phones — stop the hero eating the screen */
@media (max-height: 520px) and (orientation: landscape) {
  .hero { padding-top: 104px; padding-bottom: 56px; }
  .hero__visual { max-width: 300px; }
  .page-hero { padding-top: 104px; padding-bottom: 52px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.4vw, 2.6rem); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   23b. Leadership feature — dark editorial band
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.lead { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.lead__glow {
  position: absolute;
  right: -10%; top: -30%;
  width: min(760px, 80vw);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(245, 138, 7, .2), rgba(245, 138, 7, 0) 62%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.lead::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.026) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.026) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 72px 72px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 22% 50%, #000 12%, transparent 72%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 22% 50%, #000 12%, transparent 72%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lead__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .76fr) minmax(0, 1.24fr);
  gap: clamp(34px, 5.4vw, 84px);
  align-items: center;
}

.lead__media { position: relative; max-width: 340px; }
.lead__media::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 20px -20px -20px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  opacity: .5;
  transition: inset .55s var(--ease), opacity .4s;
}
.lead__media:hover::before { inset: 14px -24px -24px 14px; opacity: .8; }

.lead__portrait {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 202 / 251;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
}
.lead__portrait img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 50% 20%;
}

.lead__tag {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  left: 18px; bottom: 16px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  background: rgba(10, 11, 15, .72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--on-dark);
}

.lead__name {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.05rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  color: var(--on-dark);
}

.lead__statement {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 1.85vw, 1.62rem);
  line-height: 1.38;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--on-dark) !important;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
  padding-left: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 24px);
  max-width: 34ch;
  margin-bottom: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 28px);
}

.lead__body > p { max-width: 58ch; }
.lead__body .btn { margin-top: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 38px); }

.lead__chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 30px) 0 clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 36px);
  padding: 0;
}
.lead__chips li {
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--on-dark-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .lead__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: clamp(42px, 7vw, 60px); }
  .lead__media { max-width: min(280px, 74vw); margin-right: 24px; }
  .lead__statement { max-width: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .lead__media { max-width: min(230px, 68vw); margin-right: 20px; }
  .lead__chips li { font-size: .68rem; padding: 7px 13px; letter-spacing: .08em; }
  .lead .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   23. Leadership — Managing Director card + profile page
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.leader {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(170px, 216px) 1fr;
  gap: clamp(26px, 4.5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(22px, 3vw, 40px);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  color: var(--on-light);
  transition: transform .55s var(--ease), box-shadow .55s var(--ease), border-color .4s;
}
.leader:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(10, 11, 15, .16);
  box-shadow: 0 36px 70px -46px rgba(10, 11, 15, .5);
}

.leader__frame { position: relative; }
.leader__frame::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 16px -16px -16px 16px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  opacity: .45;
  transition: inset .55s var(--ease), opacity .4s;
}
.leader:hover .leader__frame::before { inset: 12px -20px -20px 12px; opacity: .75; }

.leader__portrait {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  aspect-ratio: 202 / 251;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}
.leader__portrait img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 50% 22%;
  display: block;
}

.leader__role {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.leader__role::before { content: ""; width: 22px; height: 1px; background: currentColor; }

.leader h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--on-light);
}
.leader p { font-size: 1rem; max-width: 56ch; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.leader .link-arrow { pointer-events: none; }

/* profile page */
.profile {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(200px, 250px) 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 80px);
  align-items: start;
}
.profile__aside { position: sticky; top: 108px; }
.profile__aside .leader__frame { margin-bottom: 28px; max-width: 216px; }
.profile__aside h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.profile__aside .leader__role { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.profile__meta {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  font-size: .93rem;
  color: var(--on-light-muted);
}
.profile__meta a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.profile__body p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 64ch;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.profile__body p:first-of-type {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
  color: var(--on-light);
}

.pullquote {
  position: relative;
  margin: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px) 0;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px) clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.9vw, 1.6rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--on-light);
  max-width: 34ch;
}
.pullquote::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 22px; bottom: 22px;
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .profile { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .profile__aside { position: static; max-width: 460px; }
}
@media (max-width: 660px) {
  .leader { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: left; }
  .leader__frame { max-width: 240px; }
  .leader__frame::before { inset: 12px -12px -12px 12px; }
  .pullquote { max-width: none; }
}