:root{
  --ink:#06090e; --ink-2:#0a0f17; --ink-3:#0d141f;
  --line:rgba(236,240,245,.10); --line-strong:rgba(236,240,245,.22);
  --paper:#eef1f5; --dim:rgba(238,241,245,.68); --faint:rgba(238,241,245,.46);
  --blue:#8fc6ee; --blue-deep:#5aa7e0; --blue-glow:rgba(143,198,238,.16);
  --gold:#e8c987; --gold-deep:#c9a55c;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:76px}
body{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:300;line-height:1.65;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
::selection{background:var(--blue-deep);color:var(--ink)}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit}
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,summary:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--blue);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px}
.mono{font-family:'DM Mono',monospace;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase}
.serif{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif}
.wrap{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,60px)}
.skip{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:8px;z-index:300;background:var(--blue);color:var(--ink);padding:10px 16px;border-radius:8px}
.skip:focus{left:12px}

#progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:2px;width:0;z-index:200;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue-deep),var(--blue),var(--gold))}
#net{position:fixed;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .2s linear}
main,header.hero,section,footer,.marquee,.page-head{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
.nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;height:70px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;
  padding:0 clamp(18px,4vw,52px);background:rgba(6,9,14,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:border-color .4s,height .35s var(--ease),background .35s}
.nav.scrolled{border-bottom-color:var(--line)}
@media(min-width:1001px){.nav.scrolled{height:62px;background:rgba(6,9,14,.88)}}
.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--paper)}
.logo svg{width:32px;height:32px;flex-shrink:0}
.logo b{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:480;font-size:22px;letter-spacing:.005em}
.logo b i{font-style:normal;color:var(--blue)}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(14px,2.2vw,30px)}
.nav-links a{color:var(--dim);text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.02em;position:relative;padding:4px 0;white-space:nowrap;transition:color .3s}
.nav-links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-2px;height:1px;background:var(--blue);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{color:var(--blue)}
.nav-links a:hover::after,.nav-links a.active::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.nav-cta{padding:10px 22px!important;border:1px solid var(--blue-deep);border-radius:100px;color:var(--blue)!important;font-weight:500}
.nav-cta::after{display:none}
.nav-cta:hover{background:var(--blue);color:var(--ink)!important}
.nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:none;color:var(--paper);font-size:24px;cursor:pointer;padding:6px;line-height:1}
@media(max-width:1000px){
  .nav-links{position:fixed;top:70px;left:0;right:0;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:0;background:rgba(6,9,14,.97);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .45s var(--ease)}
  .nav-links.open{max-height:480px}
  .nav-links a{padding:15px clamp(20px,5vw,52px);width:100%;font-size:15.5px}
  .nav-links a::after{display:none}
  .nav-cta{margin:10px clamp(20px,5vw,52px) 18px;width:auto!important}
  .nav-toggle{display:block}
}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:100px;font-size:15px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;
  letter-spacing:.02em;cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:transform .25s,background .25s,color .25s,border-color .25s,box-shadow .25s;will-change:transform}
.btn-primary{background:var(--blue);color:var(--ink)}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--paper);box-shadow:0 14px 36px var(--blue-glow)}
.btn-ghost{border:1px solid rgba(238,241,245,.3);color:var(--paper);background:transparent}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue)}
.ctas{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{min-height:100svh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.hero-shade{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:
  radial-gradient(ellipse 52% 46% at 50% 44%,rgba(6,9,14,.72) 0%,rgba(6,9,14,.25) 60%,transparent 100%),
  linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,9,14,.5) 0%,transparent 28%,transparent 100%)}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:1200px;width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:118px clamp(20px,5vw,60px) 28px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:clamp(30px,4vw,64px);align-items:center}
.eyebrow{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;font-size:11px;color:var(--dim);margin-bottom:26px}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:40px;height:1px;background:var(--blue-deep);flex-shrink:0}
h1{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:340;font-variation-settings:"opsz" 120;font-size:clamp(40px,5.6vw,78px);line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.012em}
h1 .soft{display:block;font-size:.5em;font-weight:320;color:var(--dim);margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:0}
h1 em,h2 em{font-style:italic;font-weight:420;color:var(--blue)}
.hero-sub{margin-top:24px;max-width:540px;font-size:clamp(15.5px,1.35vw,18px);color:var(--dim)}
.hero-sub strong{color:var(--paper);font-weight:500}
.hero .ctas{margin-top:36px}
.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;margin-top:30px}
.chip{font-family:'DM Mono',monospace;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:7px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:100px;color:var(--dim);text-decoration:none;transition:border-color .3s,color .3s,background .3s}
a.chip:hover,.chip.on{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue);background:rgba(143,198,238,.06)}

/* centred message hero */
.hero-center{display:flex!important;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;max-width:1100px;will-change:transform,opacity}
.hero-center .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.hero-center .eyebrow::after{content:"";width:40px;height:1px;background:var(--blue-deep);flex-shrink:0}
.hero-title{font-size:clamp(46px,7.6vw,118px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.02em;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.hero-title .soft{font-size:.36em;letter-spacing:.01em;margin-bottom:18px}
.hero-title .w{display:inline-block;animation:wordin 1.1s var(--ease) both;animation-delay:var(--d)}
@keyframes wordin{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(.45em) rotate(2deg);filter:blur(8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:blur(0)}}
.hero-title .shine{font-style:italic;font-weight:400;background:linear-gradient(100deg,#eef1f5 0%,#8fc6ee 30%,#e8c987 50%,#8fc6ee 70%,#eef1f5 100%);background-size:250% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;animation:wordin 1.1s var(--ease) both,shine 7s linear 2s infinite;animation-delay:var(--d),2s;padding-right:.08em}
@keyframes shine{from{background-position:120% 0}to{background-position:-130% 0}}
.hero-center .hero-sub{margin:30px auto 0;max-width:660px;font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,19.5px)}
.hero-center .ctas{justify-content:center}
.hero-rot{margin-top:34px;font-size:11.5px;color:var(--faint);letter-spacing:.2em}
.hero-rot b{font-weight:400;color:var(--blue);display:inline-block;transition:opacity .35s,transform .35s var(--ease)}
.hero-rot b.out{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}
.hero .stats{text-align:left}

/* hero dashboard visual (unused) */
.dash{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:20px;padding:22px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(143,198,238,.07),rgba(6,9,14,.7) 55%);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  box-shadow:0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.55),0 0 0 1px rgba(143,198,238,.05)}
.dash-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:10.5px;color:var(--faint);margin-bottom:16px}
.dash-top .live{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:var(--blue)}
.dash-top .live::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--blue);animation:blink 2s ease-in-out infinite}
.kpis{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px;margin-bottom:14px}
.kpi{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:12px 12px 10px;background:rgba(6,9,14,.5)}
.kpi span{display:block;font-size:9.5px;color:var(--faint);letter-spacing:.14em}
.kpi b{display:block;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,26px);margin-top:4px}
.kpi i{font-style:normal;font-size:11px;color:#8fd6a8}
.dash svg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.dash .float{position:absolute;right:-14px;bottom:26px;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(6,9,14,.94);border:1px solid var(--gold-deep);
  font-size:11px;color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5);animation:floaty 5s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-8px)}}
@keyframes blink{0%,100%{opacity:.4}50%{opacity:1}}
.draw-line{stroke-dasharray:1;stroke-dashoffset:1;animation:draw 2.6s 1s var(--ease) forwards}
@keyframes draw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
.bar-grow{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:50% 100%;transform:scaleY(0);animation:grow 1.2s var(--ease) forwards}
@keyframes grow{to{transform:scaleY(1)}}

.stats{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:1200px;width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:26px clamp(20px,5vw,60px) 64px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,3vw,44px)}
.stat{border-left:1px solid var(--line);padding-left:18px}
.stat b{display:block;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:380;font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,44px);color:var(--blue);line-height:1.1}
.stat span{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--faint)}
.scroll-cue{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:16px;z-index:2;width:22px;height:36px;margin-left:-11px;border:1px solid rgba(238,241,245,.28);border-radius:12px}
.scroll-cue::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:7px;width:3px;height:7px;margin-left:-1.5px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--blue);animation:cue 1.9s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes cue{0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(0)}30%{opacity:1}100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(13px)}}

/* entrance */
@keyframes rise{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.intro{animation:rise 1s var(--ease) both;animation-delay:var(--d,0s)}

/* ---------- marquee ---------- */
.marquee{border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;padding:18px 0;background:rgba(10,15,23,.84);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent)}
.marquee-track{display:flex;gap:56px;width:max-content;white-space:nowrap;animation:scroll 44s linear infinite}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes scroll{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.kw{font-family:'DM Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint)}
.kw b{color:var(--blue);font-weight:400;margin:0 18px}

/* ---------- sections ---------- */
section{padding:clamp(86px,10vw,136px) 0}
.panel{background:rgba(10,15,23,.8);backdrop-filter:blur(3px)}
.sec-label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;font-size:11px;color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:22px}
.sec-label::after{content:"";flex:1;height:1px;background:var(--line);transform-origin:left;transition:transform 1.2s .25s var(--ease)}
h2{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:360;font-variation-settings:"opsz" 100;font-size:clamp(30px,3.8vw,52px);line-height:1.13;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:20px}
h3{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:420;letter-spacing:.005em}
.lead{font-size:clamp(15.5px,1.4vw,18px);color:var(--dim);max-width:660px}
.head-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:30px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* industries */
.ind-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:2px;margin-top:54px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden}
.ind{background:rgba(6,9,14,.86);padding:34px 28px 32px;position:relative;transition:background .4s}
.ind::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue-deep),var(--blue));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.ind:hover{background:rgba(13,20,31,.95)}
.ind:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.ind .ico{width:44px;height:44px;margin-bottom:22px;color:var(--blue)}
.ind h3{font-size:21px}
.ind p{margin-top:10px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--dim)}
.ind.special{background:linear-gradient(170deg,rgba(232,201,135,.08),rgba(6,9,14,.9) 60%)}
.ind.special .ico{color:var(--gold)}
.ind.special::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-deep),var(--gold))}
.badge{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:12px;font-family:'DM Mono',monospace;font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:100px;border:1px solid var(--gold-deep);color:var(--gold)}

/* services */
.svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:54px}
.svc{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:30px 28px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(238,241,245,.035),rgba(238,241,245,.01) 60%),rgba(6,9,14,.55);
  transition:border-color .4s,transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s}
.svc::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s;
  background:radial-gradient(380px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%),rgba(143,198,238,.11),transparent 60%)}
.svc>*{position:relative}
.svc:hover{border-color:rgba(143,198,238,.45);transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
.svc:hover::before{opacity:1}
.svc .num{display:block;font-size:11px;color:var(--blue);letter-spacing:.2em}
.svc .ico{display:block;width:52px;height:52px;margin:18px 0 20px;color:var(--blue)}
.ind .ico{display:block}
.svc .ico *{stroke-dasharray:1;stroke-dashoffset:1;transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.6s var(--ease)}
.svc.in .ico *,.svc.drawn .ico *{stroke-dashoffset:0}
.svc h3{font-size:22px}
.svc p{margin-top:10px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--dim)}
.tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin-top:18px}
.tag{font-family:'DM Mono',monospace;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 12px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:100px;color:var(--dim);transition:border-color .3s,color .3s}
.svc:hover .tag{border-color:rgba(143,198,238,.35);color:var(--paper)}

/* approach */
.steps{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:64px}
.steps-line{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:23px;height:1px;background:var(--line)}
.steps-line i{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue-deep),var(--blue),var(--gold));transform:scaleX(var(--p,0));transform-origin:left}
.step{position:relative;padding-top:0}
.step .dot{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  font-family:'DM Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:24px;transition:border-color .5s,box-shadow .5s,color .5s}
.step.lit .dot{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(143,198,238,.08),0 0 24px rgba(143,198,238,.25)}
.step h3{font-size:21px}
.step p{margin-top:8px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--dim);max-width:30ch}

/* real estate spotlight */
.re{overflow:hidden}
.re-box{position:relative;border:1px solid rgba(232,201,135,.28);border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at 85% 60%,rgba(232,201,135,.1),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(13,20,31,.95),rgba(6,9,14,.95));
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,56px);align-items:center;padding:clamp(34px,5vw,64px)}
.re-box .sec-label{color:var(--gold)}
.re-box h2 em{color:var(--gold)}
.re-list{list-style:none;margin:24px 0 30px;display:grid;gap:12px}
.re-list li{display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:15px;color:var(--dim)}
.re-list li::before{content:"";flex-shrink:0;width:7px;height:7px;margin-top:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(232,201,135,.6)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink)}
.btn-gold:hover{background:var(--paper);box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(232,201,135,.2)}
.re-art svg{width:100%;height:auto}
.re-art .scan{animation:scan 7s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes scan{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-150px)}}
.re-art .pulse{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:ring 2.4s ease-out infinite}
@keyframes ring{0%{opacity:.8;transform:scale(1)}100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(3.2)}}

/* insights */
.post-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:50px}
.post{display:flex;flex-direction:column;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;
  background:rgba(6,9,14,.6);transition:border-color .4s,transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s}
.post:hover{border-color:rgba(143,198,238,.45);transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
.post .cover{height:170px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(rgba(238,241,245,.07) 1px,transparent 1.2px) 0 0/16px 16px,linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(143,198,238,.1),rgba(6,9,14,.9))}
.post .cover svg{width:100%;height:100%;transition:transform .8s var(--ease)}
.post:hover .cover svg{transform:scale(1.05)}
.post .body{padding:24px 24px 26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.post .cat{font-size:10px;color:var(--blue);letter-spacing:.18em}
.post h3{font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;margin:10px 0 10px}
.post p{font-size:14px;color:var(--dim);flex:1}
.post .meta{margin-top:18px;font-size:10.5px;color:var(--faint);display:flex;justify-content:space-between}
.post .meta b{font-weight:400;color:var(--blue)}

/* founder */
.founder{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,52px);align-items:center;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;padding:clamp(26px,4vw,46px);background:rgba(6,9,14,.6)}
.founder img{width:clamp(120px,14vw,170px);height:clamp(120px,14vw,170px);border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(143,198,238,.35),0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.founder h3{font-size:clamp(22px,2.2vw,28px)}
.founder p{margin-top:10px;color:var(--dim);max-width:62ch;font-size:15px}
.founder .link{display:inline-block;margin-top:16px;color:var(--blue);text-decoration:none;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em}
.founder .link:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.logos{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:clamp(22px,4vw,48px);margin-top:22px}
.logos img{height:clamp(24px,2.6vw,34px);width:auto;filter:invert(.92);opacity:.45;transition:opacity .3s}
.logos img:hover{opacity:.95}

/* faq */
.faq{margin-top:46px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:24px 50px 24px 0;position:relative;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(18px,1.7vw,21px);transition:color .3s}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";position:absolute;right:6px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:300;font-size:26px;color:var(--blue);transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.faq details[open] summary::after{transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg)}
.faq summary:hover{color:var(--blue)}
.faq .ans{padding:0 0 24px;color:var(--dim);max-width:76ch;font-size:15.5px}

/* contact */
.contact{text-align:center}
.contact h2{font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,68px);max-width:18ch;margin:0 auto 18px}
.contact .lead{margin:0 auto 40px}
.contact .ctas{justify-content:center}
.contact .alt{margin-top:28px;font-size:14px;color:var(--faint)}
.contact .alt a{color:var(--blue);text-decoration:none}
.contact .alt a:hover{text-decoration:underline}

/* footer */
footer{border-top:1px solid var(--line);background:rgba(6,9,14,.92);padding:44px 0 34px}
.foot{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:30px}
.foot h4{font-family:'DM Mono',monospace;font-weight:400;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);margin-bottom:14px}
.foot ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:8px}
.foot a{color:var(--dim);text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;transition:color .3s}
.foot a:hover{color:var(--blue)}
.foot p{color:var(--faint);font-size:13.5px;margin-top:12px;max-width:34ch}
.foot-bottom{margin-top:36px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:12px;color:var(--faint)}

.to-top{position:fixed;right:clamp(16px,3vw,28px);bottom:clamp(16px,3vw,28px);z-index:90;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid var(--blue-deep);color:var(--blue);background:rgba(6,9,14,.84);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .35s,transform .35s var(--ease),background .3s,color .3s}
.to-top.show{opacity:1;transform:none;pointer-events:auto}
.to-top:hover{background:var(--blue);color:var(--ink)}
.to-top svg{width:16px;height:16px}

/* ---------- inner pages ---------- */
.page-head{padding:150px 0 60px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,9,14,.6),rgba(10,15,23,.85))}
.crumbs{font-size:10.5px;color:var(--faint);margin-bottom:22px;display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.crumbs a{color:var(--blue);text-decoration:none}
.page-head h1{font-size:clamp(34px,4.6vw,62px);max-width:22ch}
.page-head .lead{margin-top:18px}
.filter{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;margin-top:30px}
.filter button{font-family:'DM Mono',monospace;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:8px 15px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:100px;color:var(--dim);background:none;cursor:pointer;transition:all .3s}
.filter button:hover,.filter button.on{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue);background:rgba(143,198,238,.06)}
.post.hide{display:none}
.topics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:46px}
.topic{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:28px;background:rgba(6,9,14,.6)}
.topic h3{font-size:21px}
.topic p{margin-top:8px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--dim)}

.page-head~section{background:rgba(6,9,14,.86)}

/* article */
.art-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 260px;gap:clamp(30px,5vw,70px);align-items:start}
.art-meta{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:22px;font-size:10.5px;color:var(--faint)}
.art-meta b{font-weight:400;color:var(--blue)}
.prose{font-size:17px;line-height:1.8;color:rgba(238,241,245,.84)}
.prose>*+*{margin-top:1.1em}
.prose h2{font-size:clamp(25px,2.6vw,34px);margin-top:1.9em;margin-bottom:.2em;color:var(--paper)}
.prose h3{font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,24px);margin-top:1.6em;color:var(--paper)}
.prose h4{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;margin-top:1.5em;color:var(--paper)}
.prose strong{color:var(--paper);font-weight:550}
.prose a{color:var(--blue)}
.prose ul,.prose ol{padding-left:1.3em}
.prose li+li{margin-top:.45em}
.prose li::marker{color:var(--blue)}
.prose blockquote{border-left:2px solid var(--blue);padding:4px 0 4px 20px;color:var(--dim);font-style:italic}
.prose pre{background:rgba(13,20,31,.95);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:12px;padding:18px 20px;overflow-x:auto;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6}
.prose code{font-family:'DM Mono',monospace;color:var(--blue);font-size:.88em}
.prose pre code{color:#cfe6f7;font-size:inherit}
.prose ol{padding-left:1.5em}
.prose hr{border:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin:2.4em 0}
.takeaways{border:1px solid rgba(143,198,238,.3);border-radius:16px;padding:24px 26px;background:rgba(143,198,238,.05);margin-bottom:2em}
.takeaways h2{font-family:'DM Mono',monospace!important;font-size:11px!important;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue)!important;margin:0 0 12px!important}
.toc{position:sticky;top:96px;border-left:1px solid var(--line);padding-left:20px}
.toc h4{font-family:'DM Mono',monospace;font-weight:400;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);margin-bottom:14px}
.toc ol{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:9px}
.toc a{color:var(--dim);text-decoration:none;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.4;display:block;transition:color .3s}
.toc a:hover,.toc a.active{color:var(--blue)}
.art-cta{margin-top:3em;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:20px;padding:30px;background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(143,198,238,.08),rgba(6,9,14,.8))}
.art-cta h3{font-size:24px}
.art-cta p{color:var(--dim);margin:8px 0 20px}
.related{margin-top:70px}

/* reveal (JS only) */
.js .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease)}
.js .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.js .sec-label.reveal::after{transform:scaleX(0)}
.js .sec-label.in::after{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* consent */
.consent{position:fixed;left:clamp(16px,3vw,28px);bottom:clamp(16px,3vw,28px);z-index:95;max-width:430px;padding:20px 22px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:16px;
  background:rgba(10,15,23,.95);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5);font-size:13.5px;color:var(--dim);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .45s var(--ease),transform .45s var(--ease)}
.consent.show{opacity:1;transform:none;pointer-events:auto}
.consent div{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:14px;justify-content:flex-end}
.consent button{font:500 13px 'Inter',sans-serif;padding:10px 20px;border-radius:100px;cursor:pointer}
.consent .no{background:none;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);color:var(--dim)}
.consent .yes{background:var(--blue);border:1px solid var(--blue);color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media(max-width:1000px){
  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding-top:112px}
  .dash{max-width:560px}
  .ind-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .svc-grid,.post-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);row-gap:40px}
  .steps-line{display:none}
  .re-box{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .art-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .toc{display:none}
  .foot{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .scroll-cue{display:none}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .nav{padding:0 16px}
  .stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);row-gap:24px}
  .ind-grid,.svc-grid,.post-grid,.topics,.steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .kpis{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .dash .float{right:8px}
  .founder{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}
  .founder img{margin:0 auto}
  .logos{justify-content:center}
  .foot{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .eyebrow{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em}
  .ctas .btn{flex:1 1 100%;justify-content:center}
  .consent{left:12px;right:12px;bottom:12px;max-width:none}
  .prose{font-size:16px}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
  *,*::before,*::after{animation:none!important;transition:none!important}
  .js .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .svc .ico *,.draw-line{stroke-dashoffset:0}
  .bar-grow{transform:none}
}

/* ---------- interactive lead form ---------- */
.lead-card{position:relative;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;text-align:left;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 100% 0%,rgba(143,198,238,.1),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(170deg,rgba(13,20,31,.96),rgba(6,9,14,.96));
  box-shadow:0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.5);padding:clamp(28px,4.5vw,52px) clamp(22px,4.5vw,56px) clamp(22px,3vw,34px)}
.lf-progress{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:var(--line)}
.lf-progress i{display:block;height:100%;width:20%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue-deep),var(--blue),var(--gold));transition:width .6s var(--ease)}
.lf-step{display:none}
.lf-step.on{display:block;animation:lfin .55s var(--ease) both}
.lf-step.back{animation-name:lfback}
@keyframes lfin{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(26px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@keyframes lfback{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-26px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.lf-k{display:block;font-size:10.5px;color:var(--blue);letter-spacing:.2em;margin-bottom:14px}
.lf-q{display:block;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:360;font-size:clamp(23px,2.6vw,32px);line-height:1.25;color:var(--paper);margin-bottom:22px}
.lf-q em{font-style:italic;color:var(--blue)}
.lf-q small{display:block;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:var(--faint);margin-top:6px}
.lf-q2{font-size:clamp(19px,2vw,24px);margin-top:26px;margin-bottom:16px}
.lf-in{width:100%;background:transparent;border:none;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--line-strong);color:var(--paper);font:300 clamp(19px,2.2vw,26px) 'Inter',sans-serif;
  padding:10px 2px 12px;outline:none;transition:border-color .3s}
.lf-in::placeholder{color:rgba(238,241,245,.28)}
.lf-in:focus{border-bottom-color:var(--blue)}
.lf-small{font-size:16px;margin-top:18px}
.lf-area{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;resize:vertical;border:1.5px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:14px;padding:14px 16px;min-height:120px}
.lf-area:focus{border-color:var(--blue)}
.opts{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.opt{position:relative;cursor:pointer}
.opt input{position:absolute;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.opt span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:11px 18px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:100px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--dim);
  transition:all .25s var(--ease);user-select:none}
.opt span::before{content:"";width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--faint);transition:all .25s}
.opt:hover span{border-color:rgba(143,198,238,.5);color:var(--paper)}
.opt input:checked+span{border-color:var(--blue);background:rgba(143,198,238,.1);color:var(--paper);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.opt input:checked+span::before{background:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--blue)}
.opt input:focus-visible+span{outline:2px solid var(--blue);outline-offset:3px}
.lf-err{display:none;margin-top:14px;font-size:13.5px;color:#f0a58f}
.lf-step.invalid .lf-err{display:block;animation:shake .4s}
@keyframes shake{25%{transform:translateX(-6px)}75%{transform:translateX(6px)}}
.lf-legal{margin-top:14px;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--faint)}
.lf-legal a{color:var(--blue)}
.lf-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-top:34px}
.lf-back{background:none;border:none;color:var(--faint);font:400 14px 'Inter',sans-serif;cursor:pointer;padding:8px 0;visibility:hidden}
.lf-back:hover{color:var(--paper)}
.lf-hint{margin-left:auto;font-size:10.5px;color:var(--faint);letter-spacing:.14em}
.lf-hint b{font-weight:400;color:var(--dim)}
.lf-next[disabled]{opacity:.6;cursor:wait}
.hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;opacity:0}
.lf-done{text-align:center;padding:10px 0}
.lf-done .lf-sub{color:var(--dim);max-width:46ch;margin:0 auto 26px}
.lf-check svg{width:72px;height:72px;margin:0 auto 18px;fill:none;stroke:var(--blue);stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.lf-check circle{stroke-dasharray:151;stroke-dashoffset:151;animation:dash .8s var(--ease) forwards}
.lf-check path{stroke-dasharray:36;stroke-dashoffset:36;animation:dash .5s .6s var(--ease) forwards}
@keyframes dash{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
.lead-card.done .lf-nav{display:none}
.lead-card.flash{animation:flash 1.2s var(--ease)}
@keyframes flash{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(143,198,238,.6),0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 18px rgba(143,198,238,0),0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}}
@media(max-width:640px){.lf-hint{display:none}.lf-next{margin-left:auto}.opt span{padding:10px 15px;font-size:14px}}