/* =========================================================
   THE PAUSE MARKETING — site styles
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --bg:#f8f7f5;
  --bg-2:#efede9;
  --card:#ffffff;
  --line:rgba(11,11,13,.1);
  --ink:#0b0b0d;
  --muted:rgba(11,11,13,.62);
  --dark:#0b0b0d;
  --red:#004aad;
  --red-2:#3d7fe0;
  --blue:#004aad;
  --violet:#8a6cff;
  --pink:#ff3d8b;
  --grad:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--blue));
  --display:'Inter Tight','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
  --body:'Poppins',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  --mono:'JetBrains Mono',ui-monospace,monospace;
  --gutter:clamp(16px,4vw,48px);
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{background:var(--bg);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--body);font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
body.is-loading,body.menu-open,body.modal-open{overflow:hidden}
img{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font:inherit;color:inherit;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer}
::selection{background:var(--red);color:#fff}
.container{width:100%;max-width:1320px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--gutter)}
.center{text-align:center}
section{position:relative}

/* ---------- type ---------- */
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:14px}
.display{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(42px,6.4vw,100px);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.045em}
.display.left{text-align:left}
.grad{background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.lead{max-width:640px;margin:22px auto 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(15px,1.3vw,17px)}
.lead.left{margin-left:0}
.big{font-size:clamp(19px,2vw,27px);line-height:1.45;margin-bottom:22px}
.muted{color:var(--muted)}
mark{background:linear-gradient(var(--blue),var(--blue)) no-repeat 0 0/0% 100%;color:inherit;padding:0 .15em;transition:background-size 1s var(--ease),color .4s .35s}
mark.on{background-size:100% 100%;color:#fff}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:14px 22px;border-radius:2px;transition:transform .3s var(--ease),background .3s,color .3s,border-color .3s}
.btn-red{background:var(--red);color:#fff}
.btn-red:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--red);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-ghost{border:1px solid rgba(11,11,13,.3)}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue)}
.btn-sm{padding:10px 16px;font-size:12px}
.round{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(11,11,13,.25);font-size:18px;transition:.3s}
.round:hover{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;border-color:var(--blue)}

/* ---------- reveal ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(34px);transition:opacity 1s var(--ease),transform 1s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* =========================================================
   LOADER — camera viewfinder
   ========================================================= */
.loader{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:100;background:#000;display:grid;place-items:center;transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),visibility .8s}
.loader.done{opacity:0;visibility:hidden}
.vf{position:absolute;inset:clamp(12px,2.4vw,28px);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#fff}
.vf-c{position:absolute;width:34px;height:34px;border:2px solid #fff}
.vf-c.tl{top:0;left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0}
.vf-c.tr{top:0;right:0;border-left:0;border-bottom:0}
.vf-c.bl{bottom:0;left:0;border-right:0;border-top:0}
.vf-c.br{bottom:0;right:0;border-left:0;border-top:0}
.vf-top,.vf-bottom{position:absolute;left:22px;right:22px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}
.vf-top{top:14px}.vf-bottom{bottom:14px}
.vf-rec{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.vf-rec i{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:#e5262b;animation:blink 1s steps(2) infinite}
@keyframes blink{50%{opacity:0}}
.vf-batt{width:26px;height:12px;border:1.5px solid #fff;border-radius:2px;position:relative;padding:1.5px}
.vf-batt::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-4px;top:3px;width:2px;height:4px;background:#fff}
.vf-batt i{display:block;height:100%;width:70%;background:#fff}
.vf-badges b{font-weight:500;border:1px solid #fff;padding:1px 4px;margin-left:4px;font-size:10px}
.vf-grid i{position:absolute;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07)}
.vf-grid i:nth-child(1){left:33.3%;top:0;bottom:0;width:1px}
.vf-grid i:nth-child(2){left:66.6%;top:0;bottom:0;width:1px}
.vf-grid i:nth-child(3){top:33.3%;left:0;right:0;height:1px}
.vf-grid i:nth-child(4){top:66.6%;left:0;right:0;height:1px}
.loader-center{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:clamp(24px,5vh,56px)}
.loader-mark{width:auto;height:clamp(84px,13vw,150px);opacity:0;transform:scale(.85);animation:markIn 1s .2s var(--ease) forwards}
@keyframes markIn{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.loader-frame{position:relative;padding:18px 30px}
.loader-frame .dot{position:absolute;width:7px;height:7px;background:var(--blue)}
.d1{top:0;left:0}.d2{top:0;right:0}.d3{bottom:0;left:0}.d4{bottom:0;right:0}
.loader-words{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-size:clamp(32px,6vw,72px);line-height:1;white-space:nowrap}
.loader-words span{display:inline-block;filter:blur(14px);opacity:0;animation:unblur .9s var(--ease) forwards}
.loader-words span:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.6s}
.loader-words span:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.85s}
.loader-words span:nth-child(3){animation-delay:1.1s}
.loader-words span:nth-child(4){animation-delay:1.35s;color:var(--blue)}
@keyframes unblur{to{filter:blur(0);opacity:1}}

/* =========================================================
   HEADER + MENU
   ========================================================= */
.header{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:60;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px;padding:16px var(--gutter);transition:background .4s,padding .4s,backdrop-filter .4s}
.header.scrolled{background:rgba(248,247,245,.82);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);padding-top:11px;padding-bottom:11px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.brand img{height:26px;width:auto;filter:invert(1)}
.nav-inline{display:flex;gap:28px;margin-left:auto;font-size:14px}
.nav-inline a{position:relative;color:var(--muted);transition:color .3s}
.nav-inline a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.nav-inline a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-4px;height:1px;width:100%;background:var(--blue);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.nav-inline a:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}
.menu-btn{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red);display:grid;place-content:center;gap:5px;position:relative;z-index:70;flex:none}
.menu-btn span{display:block;width:16px;height:2px;background:#fff;transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.menu-open .menu-btn span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(3.5px) rotate(45deg)}
.menu-open .menu-btn span:nth-child(2){transform:translateY(-3.5px) rotate(-45deg)}
.menu{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:55;background:var(--dark);color:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;padding:90px var(--gutter) 40px;clip-path:circle(0% at calc(100% - 40px) 37px);transition:clip-path .8s var(--ease);visibility:hidden}
.menu-open .menu{clip-path:circle(150% at calc(100% - 40px) 37px);visibility:visible}
.menu nav{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.menu nav a{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-size:clamp(40px,7vw,84px);line-height:1.08;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:18px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity .5s,transform .5s var(--ease),color .3s}
.menu nav a::before{content:attr(data-i);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;color:var(--blue)}
.menu nav a:hover{color:var(--red-2)}
.menu-open .menu nav a{opacity:1;transform:none}
.menu-open .menu nav a:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.05s}.menu-open .menu nav a:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.1s}.menu-open .menu nav a:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.15s}.menu-open .menu nav a:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.2s}.menu-open .menu nav a:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.25s}.menu-open .menu nav a:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.3s}
.menu-foot{margin-top:40px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px 32px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}

/* =========================================================
   HERO — P.A.U.S.E. conversational assistant
   ========================================================= */
.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}
.hero{position:relative;height:100svh;min-height:620px;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.hero-stage{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:
  radial-gradient(55% 65% at 64% 40%,rgba(0,74,173,.12),transparent 70%),
  radial-gradient(120% 100% at 62% 30%,#ffffff 0%,#f3f2ef 45%,#e6e4df 100%)}
.hero-stage::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:120px 120px;opacity:.5;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 65% 45%,#000,transparent 65%);-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 65% 45%,#000,transparent 65%)}

/* character */
.bot{position:absolute;left:58%;bottom:0;height:min(94svh,980px);transform:translateX(-50%);perspective:1400px;pointer-events:none}
.hero-canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;animation:canvasIn 1.4s .2s var(--ease) forwards;mask-image:linear-gradient(#000 78%,transparent 99%);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(#000 78%,transparent 99%)}
@keyframes canvasIn{to{opacity:1}}
.hero.is-3d .bot{display:none}
.bot-tilt{position:relative;height:100%;transform:translate3d(var(--mx,0px),var(--my,0px),0) rotateY(var(--ry,0deg)) rotateX(var(--rx,0deg));transform-origin:50% 35%;transform-style:preserve-3d;will-change:transform}
.hero-light{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(500px circle at var(--lx,65%) var(--ly,40%),rgba(77,141,255,.16),transparent 60%)}
.bot-img{height:100%;width:auto;max-width:none;animation:breathe 6s ease-in-out infinite;mask-image:linear-gradient(#000 78%,transparent);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(#000 78%,transparent)}
@keyframes breathe{50%{transform:translateY(-8px) scale(1.006)}}
.bot-scan{position:absolute;inset:0;background:repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(82,140,255,.11) 0 2px,transparent 2px 5px);mix-blend-mode:screen;opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s;mask-image:url(../img/hero-woman.webp);-webkit-mask-image:url(../img/hero-woman.webp);mask-size:auto 100%;-webkit-mask-size:auto 100%;mask-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-mask-repeat:no-repeat}
.talking .bot-scan{opacity:1;animation:flicker .18s steps(2) infinite}
@keyframes flicker{50%{opacity:.55}}
.bot-leds{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:9%;transform:translateX(-50%);display:flex;gap:7px;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:99px;background:rgba(0,0,0,.45);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.bot-leds i{width:12px;height:4px;border-radius:2px;background:rgba(11,11,13,.18);transition:background .2s,box-shadow .2s}
.bot-leds i:first-child{background:#4d8dff;box-shadow:0 0 8px #4d8dff}
.talking .bot-leds i{animation:led .9s ease-in-out infinite}
.talking .bot-leds i:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.1s}.talking .bot-leds i:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.2s}.talking .bot-leds i:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.3s}.talking .bot-leds i:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.4s}.talking .bot-leds i:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.5s}
@keyframes led{0%,100%{background:rgba(11,11,13,.18);box-shadow:none}50%{background:#4d8dff;box-shadow:0 0 10px #4d8dff}}

/* conversation */
.chat{position:absolute;left:var(--gutter);top:50%;transform:translateY(-38%);width:min(34vw,470px);z-index:2}
.chat-prev{font-size:14px;line-height:1.35;color:rgba(11,11,13,.75);filter:blur(3.5px);opacity:.75;margin-bottom:28px;min-height:2.7em;transition:filter .6s var(--ease),opacity .6s}
.chat-prev.fresh{animation:toPrev .7s var(--ease)}
@keyframes toPrev{from{filter:blur(0);opacity:1;transform:translateY(30px);font-size:22px}}
.chat-line{font-size:clamp(20px,1.9vw,26px);line-height:1.28;letter-spacing:-.01em;min-height:2.6em}
.scr{color:var(--blue)}
.caret{display:inline-block;width:.5em;height:1em;margin-left:4px;background:var(--ink);vertical-align:-.14em;animation:blink 1s steps(2) infinite}
.chat-opts{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:26px;min-height:40px}
.pill{display:inline-block;font-size:13px;padding:8px 15px;border-radius:99px;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line);opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);animation:pillIn .5s var(--ease) forwards;transition:background .25s,color .25s,transform .25s}
.pill:hover{background:var(--blue);color:#fff}
.pill.ghost{background:transparent;color:rgba(11,11,13,.8);border:1px solid rgba(11,11,13,.22)}
.pill.ghost:hover{border-color:var(--ink);color:var(--ink);background:transparent}
.pill.primary{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;box-shadow:none}
.pill.primary:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
@keyframes pillIn{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

.scroll-cue{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:26px;width:24px;height:38px;border:1.5px solid rgba(11,11,13,.4);border-radius:14px;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:3}
.scroll-cue span{position:absolute;left:50%;top:7px;width:3px;height:7px;margin-left:-1.5px;background:var(--ink);border-radius:2px;animation:cue 1.6s infinite}
@keyframes cue{to{transform:translateY(12px);opacity:0}}

/* =========================================================
   TRUSTED / MARQUEE
   ========================================================= */
.trusted{padding:110px 0 90px}
.trusted .display{font-size:clamp(40px,6vw,88px);margin-bottom:56px}
.marquee{overflow:hidden;border-top:1px solid var(--line);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent)}
.marquee:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.marquee-track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:scroll var(--dur,60s) linear infinite}
.marquee.reverse .marquee-track{animation-direction:reverse}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes scroll{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.logo-tile{position:relative;flex:none;width:210px;height:104px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-right:1px solid var(--line);padding:14px 22px}
.logo-tile::before,.logo-tile::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:5px;height:5px;background:rgba(11,11,13,.35);top:-3px;right:-3px}
.logo-tile::after{top:auto;bottom:-3px}
.logo-tile span{display:grid;place-items:center;width:100%;height:100%;background:#fff;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.05),inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line);padding:8px 12px;filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.05);opacity:.82;transition:filter .4s,opacity .4s,transform .4s var(--ease)}
.logo-tile:hover span{filter:none;opacity:1;transform:scale(1.05)}
.logo-tile img{max-height:58px;max-width:100%;width:auto;object-fit:contain}

/* =========================================================
   GAP
   ========================================================= */
.gap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;min-height:90vh;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;background:var(--bg);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.gap-media{display:grid;place-items:center;padding:6vh 4vw}
.gap-media .pix{width:min(100%,540px)}
.gap-diagram{position:relative;height:min(78vh,640px);padding:0 var(--gutter)}
.gap-diagram .eyebrow{position:absolute;top:0;left:var(--gutter)}
.gap-want,.gap-now{position:absolute;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,54px);line-height:1;transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease)}
.gap-want{top:3%;right:var(--gutter);opacity:0;transform:translateY(-20px)}
.gap-now{bottom:4%;left:var(--gutter);opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)}
.pin{position:absolute;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%}
.pin.green{background:#16c26b;left:20%;bottom:-34px;box-shadow:0 0 18px #16c26b}
.pin.red{background:#d9241b;right:30%;top:-34px;box-shadow:0 0 18px #d9241b}
.gap-bar{position:absolute;left:24%;bottom:25%;width:50%;height:44px;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;transform-origin:left center;transform:rotate(-49deg) scaleX(0);transition:transform 1.2s .3s var(--ease);clip-path:polygon(0 100%,4% 0,100% 0,96% 100%);display:grid;place-items:center}
.gap-bar span{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,28px);opacity:0;transition:opacity .6s 1.2s}
.gap-diagram.in .gap-bar{transform:rotate(-49deg) scaleX(1)}
.gap-diagram.in .gap-bar span,.gap-diagram.in .gap-want,.gap-diagram.in .gap-now{opacity:1;transform:none}
.gap-diagram.in .gap-want{transition-delay:1.3s}
.gap-diagram{margin-top:30px}

/* =========================================================
   SHOWREEL
   ========================================================= */
.showreel{padding:120px 0 130px}
.reel-frame{position:relative;width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 2*var(--gutter)));margin:56px auto 0;padding:clamp(10px,1.6vw,22px)}
.reel-frame .vf-c{border-color:var(--blue);width:28px;height:28px}
.reel{position:relative;display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;background:#111}
.reel img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transform:scale(1.04);transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease),filter .6s;filter:brightness(.7)}
.reel:hover img{transform:scale(1.09);filter:brightness(.55)}
.reel-ui{position:absolute;inset:0;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;color:#fff}
.reel-ui .vf-rec{position:absolute;top:18px;left:20px}
.reel-label{position:absolute;bottom:18px;left:20px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em}
.play{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:clamp(70px,9vw,110px);aspect-ratio:1;margin:0;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);border-radius:50%;background:var(--red);display:grid;place-items:center;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.play::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-10px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(0,74,173,.6);animation:ping 2s infinite}
@keyframes ping{to{inset:-34px;opacity:0}}
.play svg{width:38%;fill:#fff;margin-left:6%}
.reel:hover .play{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08)}
.reel iframe,.modal-frame iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}

/* =========================================================
   ECOSYSTEM — sticky stacked cards
   ========================================================= */
.ecosystem{padding:120px 0 60px}
.stack{max-width:760px;margin:70px auto 0;padding:0 var(--gutter)}
.card{position:sticky;top:calc(96px + var(--i,0) * 14px);margin-bottom:60px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:12px;box-shadow:0 -10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.07),0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.04);transform-origin:top center}
.card-banner{position:relative;height:clamp(150px,22vw,210px);border-radius:12px;background:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 15% 10%,var(--c1),var(--c2) 70%,#000);overflow:hidden;clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 100%,62% 100%,56% 82%,0 82%)}
.card-banner::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:repeating-linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(255,255,255,.07) 0 2px,transparent 2px 22px);mix-blend-mode:overlay}
.card-logo{position:absolute;left:28px;top:22px;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-size:clamp(44px,7vw,74px);line-height:1;color:#fff;font-weight:600}
.card-logo em{display:block;font-family:var(--body);font-style:italic;font-weight:300;font-size:.32em;letter-spacing:.06em;margin-top:2px;opacity:.9}
.card[data-dark] .card-logo{color:#111}
.card-no{position:absolute;right:22px;bottom:16px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.card[data-dark] .card-no{color:rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
.card-body{padding:6px 18px 14px}
.card-body h3{font-family:var(--body);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,28px);line-height:1.15;margin:-6px 0 12px}
.card-body>p{color:var(--muted);font-size:15px}
.tags{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:16px 0}
.tags li{font-size:12px;padding:5px 11px;border-radius:99px;border:1px solid rgba(11,11,13,.16);color:rgba(11,11,13,.85)}
details{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:12px}
summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-left:auto;font-size:14px;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:8px;background:rgba(11,11,13,.06);border:1px solid var(--line);transition:background .3s}
summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
summary:hover{background:rgba(11,11,13,.12)}
summary i{font-style:normal;transition:transform .3s}
details[open] summary i{transform:rotate(90deg)}
details{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
dl{margin-top:16px;display:grid;gap:4px 0}
dt{font-weight:600;font-size:15px;margin-top:10px;color:var(--c1)}
.card[data-dark] dt{color:var(--c1)}
dd{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}

/* service cards: horizontal, full-width on desktop */
@media (min-width:900px){
  .stack{max-width:1320px}
  .card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.92fr) minmax(0,1.08fr);gap:14px;min-height:min(440px,64vh);margin-bottom:80px}
  .card-banner{height:auto;min-height:100%;clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 76%,88% 100%,0 100%)}
  .card-logo{left:40px;top:36px;font-size:clamp(64px,7vw,108px)}
  .card-logo em{font-size:.3em;margin-top:6px}
  .card-no{top:30px;right:30px;bottom:auto;font-size:14px}
  .card-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;padding:36px 40px 30px 28px}
  .card-body h3{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.03em;font-size:clamp(30px,2.8vw,44px);line-height:1.05;margin:0 0 18px}
  .card-body>p{font-size:16.5px;max-width:540px}
  .card .tags{margin:22px 0 26px}
  .card details{margin-top:auto}
}

/* =========================================================
   GROWTH LOOP — system blueprint
   ========================================================= */
.loop{padding:120px 0 110px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.blk em{font-style:normal}
.bp-kicker,.bp-label,.actor-tag,.engine small,.blk em{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(11,11,13,.5)}
.bp-title{font-family:var(--body);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,38px);line-height:1.2;margin:12px 0 10px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.bp-sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;padding-bottom:26px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(11,11,13,.7)}
.bp{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(240px,.95fr) minmax(0,2fr) minmax(210px,.85fr);gap:0;margin-top:30px}
.bp-label{margin-bottom:18px}
.bp-actors{padding-right:28px}
.actor{border-top:1px solid rgba(11,11,13,.7);padding:16px 0 30px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease)}
.actor-tag{margin-bottom:12px}
.actor-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px}
.actor h3{font-size:clamp(18px,1.6vw,22px);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px}
.actor p{color:var(--muted);font-size:13.5px}
.px{width:64px;height:64px;flex:none;fill:var(--ink);shape-rendering:crispEdges}
.px-wide{width:76px}
.px-sm{width:34px;height:34px}

.bp-loop{border-left:1px solid rgba(11,11,13,.7);padding-left:0;min-width:0}
.bp-loop .bp-label{padding-left:28px}
.loop-stage{position:relative;aspect-ratio:800/600;margin-top:10px}
.loop-svg{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible}
.ln{stroke:var(--ink);stroke-width:1.6;fill:none}
.ln.head{fill:var(--ink);stroke:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s 1.2s}
.ring{stroke:var(--ink);stroke-width:2;fill:none}
.draw{stroke-dasharray:1;stroke-dashoffset:1;transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.6s var(--ease)}
.ring-dash{stroke:rgba(11,11,13,.45);stroke-width:1.4;fill:none;stroke-dasharray:8 8}
.inner{transform-origin:400px 300px;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1s .8s}
.inner .arrow{fill:rgba(11,11,13,.6)}
.ticks rect{fill:var(--ink);opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s}
.runner{fill:var(--blue);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0,74,173,.6));opacity:0;transition:opacity .6s 1.6s}
.side-note{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-150%);font-size:13px;color:var(--muted)}
.side-note.left{left:6%}.side-note.right{right:4%}

.node{position:absolute;left:calc(50% + cos(var(--a)) * 30%);top:calc(50% + sin(var(--a)) * 40%);width:0;height:0;opacity:0;transition:opacity .6s var(--ease)}
.node b,.node span{position:absolute;white-space:nowrap}
.node b{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;transition:color .3s}
.node span{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted)}
.node[data-i="0"] b{transform:translate(-50%,-56px)}.node[data-i="0"] span{transform:translate(-50%,-34px)}
.node[data-i="1"] b{transform:translate(18px,-46px)}.node[data-i="1"] span{transform:translate(18px,-24px)}
.node[data-i="2"] b{transform:translate(16px,16px)}.node[data-i="2"] span{transform:translate(16px,38px)}
.node[data-i="3"] b{right:16px;transform:translateY(16px)}.node[data-i="3"] span{right:16px;transform:translateY(38px)}
.node[data-i="4"] b{right:18px;transform:translateY(-46px)}.node[data-i="4"] span{right:18px;transform:translateY(-24px)}
.node.lit b{color:var(--blue)}

.engine{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:33%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.94);border:1.5px solid var(--ink);background:var(--bg);opacity:0;transition:opacity .8s .5s var(--ease),transform .8s .5s var(--ease)}
.engine-top{color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;background:var(--blue);padding:12px 14px 6px}
.engine-top small{display:block;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
.engine-top strong{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-size:clamp(20px,1.8vw,28px);line-height:1;font-weight:600}
.engine-desc{background:var(--blue);padding:0 14px 10px;font-size:11.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.engine-bottom{padding:10px 14px 12px}
.engine-bottom strong{display:block;font-size:clamp(14px,1.2vw,16px);font-weight:600;margin:6px 0 2px}
.engine-bottom span{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--muted)}

.bp-acc{padding-left:28px}
.bp-acc h3{font-size:clamp(20px,1.9vw,26px);font-weight:600;margin:12px 0 10px}
.bp-acc .muted{font-size:14px;max-width:300px}
.acc-head{position:relative;margin-top:38px;padding-top:10px;border-top:1px solid rgba(11,11,13,.7)}
.acc-head b{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase}
.acc-head span{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted)}
.acc-head .up{position:absolute;left:44px;bottom:-34px;font-style:normal;color:rgba(11,11,13,.6);animation:nudge 1.6s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes nudge{50%{transform:translateY(-6px)}}
.stack-blocks{margin-top:44px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.blk{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(-40px)}
.blk .px-sm{width:72px;height:72px;padding:14px;background:var(--ink);fill:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 0 var(--blue);transition:background .4s,box-shadow .4s}
.blk[data-n="3"] .px-sm{background:var(--blue);fill:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(0,74,173,.6)}
.bp-foot{margin-top:40px;max-width:520px;color:rgba(11,11,13,.85);font-size:16px}

/* animate in */
.bp.in .actor{opacity:1;transform:none}
.bp.in .actor:nth-of-type(2){transition-delay:.15s}.bp.in .actor:nth-of-type(3){transition-delay:.3s}.bp.in .actor:nth-of-type(4){transition-delay:.45s}
.bp.in .draw{stroke-dashoffset:0}
.bp.in .ln.head,.bp.in .runner{opacity:1}
.bp.in .inner{opacity:1;animation:spin 40s linear infinite}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.bp.in .ticks rect{opacity:1}
.bp.in .node{opacity:1}
.bp.in .engine{opacity:1;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)}
.bp.in .blk{animation:drop .7s var(--ease) forwards}
.bp.in .blk[data-n="1"]{animation-delay:1s}.bp.in .blk[data-n="2"]{animation-delay:1.35s}.bp.in .blk[data-n="3"]{animation-delay:1.7s}
@keyframes drop{0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-40px)}70%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(4px)}100%{opacity:1;transform:none}}

@media (max-width:1100px){
  .bp{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .bp-loop{grid-column:1/-1;grid-row:1;border-left:0;margin-bottom:40px}
  .bp-loop .bp-label{padding-left:0}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .bp{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .bp-acc{padding-left:0;margin-top:30px}
  .bp-actors{padding-right:0}
  .side-note{display:none}
  .node b{font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.1em}.node span{display:none}
  .engine{width:40%}
  .engine-top small,.engine-bottom small{display:none}
  .engine-top{justify-content:center}
  .engine-top{padding:8px 10px 4px;gap:8px}.engine-top strong{font-size:18px}.engine-bottom{padding:6px 10px 8px}.engine-bottom strong{font-size:11px;margin:0;text-align:center}
  .loop-stage{margin:44px 6% 30px}
  .px-sm{width:24px;height:24px}
  .engine-desc,.engine-bottom span{display:none}
}

/* =========================================================
   STATS
   ========================================================= */
.stats{padding:60px 0 100px}
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.stat{padding:36px 22px;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.stat:last-child{border-right:0}
.stat b{display:block;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-size:clamp(46px,6vw,86px);line-height:1;background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.stat span{display:block;margin-top:10px;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT
   ========================================================= */
.about{padding:80px 0 120px}
.about .display{margin-bottom:56px}
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr 1fr;gap:clamp(30px,5vw,80px);align-items:center}
.pix-card{margin:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:clamp(22px,3vw,44px) clamp(22px,3vw,44px) 18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px}
.pix{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;image-rendering:pixelated;image-rendering:crisp-edges}
.pix-card figcaption{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.vm{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,56px);margin-top:120px;align-items:center}
.vm-media .pix{width:100%;max-width:380px;margin:0 auto}
.vm-col h3{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-size:clamp(48px,6vw,88px);line-height:1;margin-bottom:22px;padding-bottom:18px;border-bottom:2px solid;border-image:var(--grad) 1}
.vm-col p{color:rgba(11,11,13,.82);font-size:clamp(15px,1.3vw,18px)}

/* =========================================================
   TIMELINE
   ========================================================= */
.timeline-sec{padding:110px 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg),var(--bg-2) 40%,var(--bg))}
.timeline{margin-top:60px;overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none;cursor:grab;padding:0 var(--gutter)}
.timeline::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.tl-track{display:flex;width:max-content;position:relative;padding:40px 40px 10px 0;margin:0 auto}
.tl-hint{margin-top:26px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.tl-track::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:40px;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(11,11,13,.15),var(--blue))}
.tl-item{position:relative;width:clamp(200px,20vw,260px);padding:36px 24px 0 0}
.tl-item::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-7px;left:0;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--bg);border:2px solid var(--blue)}
.tl-item b{display:block;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-size:clamp(40px,4vw,58px);color:var(--blue);line-height:1}
.tl-item span{display:block;margin-top:10px;font-size:15px}
.tl-item em{display:block;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;font-size:20px}
.tl-item.hot::before{background:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(0,74,173,.35),0 0 30px var(--blue)}
.tl-item.hot em{font-size:30px;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800}

/* =========================================================
   WORK
   ========================================================= */
.work{padding:120px 0}
.work-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:56px}
.work-item{position:relative;display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;border-radius:12px;background:#111;color:#fff;text-align:left}
.work-item:nth-child(1){grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 2;aspect-ratio:auto}
.work-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1s var(--ease),filter .5s}
.work-item::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(transparent 45%,rgba(0,0,0,.85))}
.work-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.07);filter:saturate(1.2)}
.wi-meta{position:absolute;left:16px;bottom:14px;right:60px;z-index:1}
.wi-meta b{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;line-height:1.2}
.wi-meta em{font-style:normal;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue)}
.wi-play{position:absolute;right:14px;bottom:14px;z-index:1;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:12px;transform:scale(.8);opacity:.85;transition:.4s var(--ease)}
.work-item:hover .wi-play{transform:scale(1);opacity:1}
.work-more{grid-column:span 2;aspect-ratio:auto;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--red);font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-size:clamp(22px,2.2vw,30px);text-align:center;line-height:1.05}
.work-more::after{display:none}
.work-more:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}

/* =========================================================
   FOUNDER
   ========================================================= */
.founder{padding:120px 0;background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(11,11,13,.05) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:4px 4px}
.founder-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.15fr;gap:clamp(30px,6vw,90px);align-items:center}
.polaroid{position:relative;transform:rotate(-2.5deg)}
.polaroid img{width:100%;filter:drop-shadow(0 24px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18))}
.founder .display{margin-bottom:28px}
.founder-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:30px}
.founder-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin-top:90px}
.founder-strip figure{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden}
.founder-strip img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover}
.founder-strip figcaption{padding:14px 18px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--muted)}

/* =========================================================
   PODCAST
   ========================================================= */
.podcast{padding:120px 0;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(80% 60% at 85% 20%,rgba(0,74,173,.1),transparent 70%)}
.podcast-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:end}
.podcast-host{width:100%;max-height:520px;object-fit:cover;object-position:top;border-radius:14px;mask-image:linear-gradient(#000 70%,transparent);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(#000 70%,transparent)}
.pod-nav{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:34px}
.pod-rail{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:18px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scroll-padding:0 var(--gutter);padding:50px var(--gutter) 10px;scrollbar-width:none}
.pod-rail::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.guest{flex:none;width:clamp(280px,34vw,440px);scroll-snap-align:start;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .5s var(--ease),border-color .4s}
.guest:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:rgba(0,74,173,.6)}
.guest img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/10;object-fit:cover}
.guest.tall{width:clamp(220px,22vw,300px)}
.guest.tall img{aspect-ratio:3/4;object-position:top}
.guest div{padding:16px 18px 20px}
.guest b{display:block;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-size:24px;line-height:1.1}
.guest span{display:block;margin-top:6px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted)}

/* =========================================================
   CONTACT
   ========================================================= */
.contact{padding:120px 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg),var(--bg-2))}
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:clamp(30px,6vw,90px);align-items:center}
.accent-head{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-size:clamp(34px,4.6vw,66px);line-height:.98;color:var(--blue);margin-top:14px}
.contact-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:36px}
.contact-list{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:22px}
.contact-list li{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;padding-bottom:22px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--muted);font-size:15px}
.contact-list b{display:block;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.contact-list a{display:block;color:var(--ink);font-size:17px}
.contact-list a:hover{color:var(--blue)}
.ci{flex:none;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:18px;font-weight:600}

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.footer{padding:110px 0 0;overflow:hidden;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.footer .display{font-size:clamp(46px,7vw,104px);margin-bottom:16px}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:30px;margin-top:60px}
.foot-grid h4{font-weight:600;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:12px}
.foot-grid a,.foot-grid p{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:6px}
.foot-grid a:hover{color:var(--blue)}
.foot-logo{margin-top:80px;padding:0 var(--gutter)}
.foot-logo img{width:100%;opacity:.08;filter:invert(1);mask-image:linear-gradient(#000,transparent 92%);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(#000,transparent 92%)}
.foot-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)}

/* =========================================================
   MODAL
   ========================================================= */
.modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:90;background:rgba(0,0,0,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);display:grid;place-items:center;padding:var(--gutter);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:.4s}
.modal.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
.modal-frame{position:relative;width:min(1100px,100%);aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#000}
.modal-close{position:absolute;top:16px;right:20px;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red);font-size:28px;line-height:1}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .nav-inline{display:none}
  .header-cta{margin-left:auto}
  .work-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .vm{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .vm-media{grid-column:1/-1}
  .vm-media .pix{max-width:300px}
  .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .stat:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .stat:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .header-cta{display:none}
  .menu-btn{margin-left:auto}
  .bot{left:68%;top:70px;bottom:auto;height:60svh;opacity:.6}
  .chat{top:auto;bottom:96px;transform:none;width:auto;right:var(--gutter)}
  .chat-prev{margin-bottom:16px}
  .chat-line{font-size:21px}
  .scroll-cue{display:none}
  .gap{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:auto}
  .gap-media{padding:40px 16px 0}
  .gap-media .pix{width:min(80%,360px)}
  .gap-diagram{height:520px}
  .gap-bar{width:78%;left:12%}
  .about-grid,.founder-grid,.podcast-head,.contact-grid,.founder-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .vm{grid-template-columns:1fr;margin-top:80px}
  .work-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
  .work-item:nth-child(1){grid-column:1/-1;grid-row:auto;aspect-ratio:16/9}
  .wi-meta b{font-size:14px}
  .wi-play{display:none}
  .logo-tile{width:160px;height:86px;padding:10px 14px}
  .logo-tile img{max-height:44px}
  .card{top:calc(76px + var(--i,0) * 10px)}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .podcast-host{max-height:380px}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.01ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.01ms!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}
}

.menu-open .brand img{filter:none}

/* ---------- retro pixel accents ---------- */
.card-icon,.stat-icon,.ci .px,.eyebrow-icon{height:auto}
.card-icon{position:absolute;right:24px;top:20px;width:44px;fill:#fff;opacity:.92}
.card[data-dark] .card-icon{fill:#111}
@media (min-width:900px){ .card-icon{left:40px;bottom:38px;right:auto;top:auto;width:76px} }
.stat-icon{display:block;width:34px;margin-bottom:16px;fill:var(--ink)}
.ci .px{width:20px;fill:#fff}
.eyebrow-icon{display:inline-block;width:14px;margin-right:9px;vertical-align:-2px;fill:var(--blue)}
.foot-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:30px}
.foot-bulb{width:clamp(90px,10vw,150px);flex:none}
@media (max-width:760px){ .foot-bulb{display:none} }
.tl-item::before{border-radius:0!important;width:12px!important;height:12px!important;top:-6px!important}
.tl-item.hot::before{animation:pxPulse 1.2s steps(2) infinite}
@keyframes pxPulse{50%{background:var(--bg);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(0,74,173,.25)}}

/* ---------- gap: pixel staircase scene ---------- */
.gap{display:block;min-height:0;padding:120px 0 110px;background:var(--bg);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.gap .display{margin-bottom:6px}
.gap-stage{position:relative;margin-top:56px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:clamp(18px,3vw,40px);overflow:hidden}
.gap-stage .pix{width:100%}
.gap-label{position:absolute;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.03em;font-size:clamp(15px,1.7vw,24px);line-height:1.1}
.gap-label .sq{display:inline-block;width:12px;height:12px;margin-right:10px;vertical-align:2px}
.sq.red{background:#d9241b}.sq.green{background:#16a34a}
.gap-label.now{left:clamp(18px,3vw,40px);top:calc(clamp(18px,3vw,40px) + 34%)}
.gap-label.want{right:clamp(150px,22%,320px);top:clamp(18px,3vw,40px);text-align:right}
.gap-tag{position:absolute;left:50%;top:44%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(-24deg) scale(.6);background:var(--ink);color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:clamp(10px,1vw,13px);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:9px 16px;opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s,transform .5s var(--ease)}
.gap-stage.built .gap-tag{opacity:1;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(-24deg) scale(1)}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .gap-label{font-size:12px}.gap-label .sq{width:8px;height:8px;margin-right:6px}
  .gap-label.now{top:auto;bottom:6px}
  .gap-tag{font-size:8px;padding:5px 8px;letter-spacing:.1em}
}

/* ---------- founder: pixel ↔ photo tile flip ---------- */
.polaroid .flip-canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .3s}
.polaroid .flip-canvas.done{opacity:0}
.flip-hint{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:-34px;transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(2.5deg);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);white-space:nowrap}
@media (hover:none){ .flip-hint{display:none} }

/* ---------- floating pill nav (overrides the original bar) ---------- */
.header,.header.scrolled{position:fixed;top:14px;left:0;right:0;z-index:60;display:flex;justify-content:center;padding:0 16px;background:none;border:0;backdrop-filter:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;pointer-events:none}
.nav-pill{pointer-events:auto;width:min(980px,100%);background:rgba(11,11,13,.88);backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(1.3);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(1.3);color:#fff;border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18);overflow:hidden}
.nav-bar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;align-items:center;height:60px;padding:0 10px 0 18px}
.nav-badge{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.nav-badge .px{width:26px;height:auto;fill:#fff}
.nav-badge small{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8.5px;line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.nav-pill .brand img{height:22px;filter:none}
.nav-right{display:flex;justify-content:flex-end;align-items:center;gap:18px}
.nav-contact{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);transition:color .3s}
.nav-contact:hover{color:#fff}
.nav-pill .menu-btn{width:40px;height:40px}
.nav-panel{display:grid;grid-template-rows:0fr;transition:grid-template-rows .6s var(--ease)}
.nav-panel-inner{min-height:0;overflow:hidden;padding:0 18px}
.menu-open .nav-panel{grid-template-rows:1fr}
.menu-open .nav-panel-inner{overflow-y:auto;max-height:calc(100svh - 100px)}
.nav-links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding-top:6px}
.nav-links>a,.nav-sub-toggle{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;width:100%;text-align:left;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,46px);line-height:1.15;padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:#fff;opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);transition:opacity .45s,transform .45s var(--ease),color .25s}
.nav-links i{font-style:normal;font-family:var(--body);font-size:18px;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.nav-links>a:hover,.nav-sub-toggle:hover{color:#7fa3ff}
.nav-links>a:hover i{transform:translateX(6px)}
.nav-sub-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] i{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.nav-sub{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:4px 18px;max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .5s var(--ease),padding .5s}
.nav-sub.open{max-height:160px;padding:12px 0 14px}
.nav-sub a{font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);padding:4px 0}
.nav-sub a:hover{color:#fff}
.nav-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;padding:18px 0;opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);transition:opacity .45s .25s,transform .45s .25s var(--ease)}
.nav-card{position:relative;min-height:150px;border-radius:14px;padding:16px 18px;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.nav-card.blue{background:var(--blue);color:#fff}
.nav-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.nav-card small{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.65}
.nav-card strong{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.03em;font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);line-height:1}
.nav-card .px{position:absolute;right:18px;bottom:16px;width:clamp(54px,6vw,76px);height:auto;fill:currentColor}
.menu-open .nav-links>a,.menu-open .nav-sub-toggle,.menu-open .nav-cards{opacity:1;transform:none}
.menu-open .nav-links>*:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.04s}.menu-open .nav-links>*:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.08s}.menu-open .nav-links>*:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.12s}.menu-open .nav-links>*:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.16s}
body.menu-open{overflow:auto}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .header{top:10px;padding:0 10px}
  .nav-bar{height:54px;padding:0 8px 0 14px}
  .nav-badge small,.nav-contact{display:none}
  .nav-sub{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .nav-sub.open{max-height:200px}
  .nav-card{min-height:118px}
  .nav-card .px{width:34px;top:14px;bottom:auto;right:14px}
}

/* ---------- pinned hero, next section slides over it (pixila-style) ---------- */
.hero-wrap{position:relative}
.hero-wrap .hero{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:0}
.hero-wrap .trusted{position:relative;z-index:2;background:var(--bg);padding-top:60px}
.hero-wrap .scroll-cue{bottom:142px}
.hero-wrap .trusted::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-119px;height:120px;background:var(--bg);clip-path:polygon(0% 100%,0.000% 37.5%,2.083% 37.5%,2.083% 12.5%,4.167% 12.5%,4.167% 12.5%,6.250% 12.5%,6.250% 12.5%,8.333% 12.5%,8.333% 12.5%,10.417% 12.5%,10.417% 12.5%,12.500% 12.5%,12.500% 12.5%,14.583% 12.5%,14.583% 25.0%,16.667% 25.0%,16.667% 37.5%,18.750% 37.5%,18.750% 50.0%,20.833% 50.0%,20.833% 62.5%,22.917% 62.5%,22.917% 62.5%,25.000% 62.5%,25.000% 50.0%,27.083% 50.0%,27.083% 50.0%,29.167% 50.0%,29.167% 50.0%,31.250% 50.0%,31.250% 50.0%,33.333% 50.0%,33.333% 50.0%,35.417% 50.0%,35.417% 50.0%,37.500% 50.0%,37.500% 62.5%,39.583% 62.5%,39.583% 62.5%,41.667% 62.5%,41.667% 87.5%,43.750% 87.5%,43.750% 100.0%,45.833% 100.0%,45.833% 100.0%,47.917% 100.0%,47.917% 87.5%,50.000% 87.5%,50.000% 75.0%,52.083% 75.0%,52.083% 75.0%,54.167% 75.0%,54.167% 62.5%,56.250% 62.5%,56.250% 50.0%,58.333% 50.0%,58.333% 37.5%,60.417% 37.5%,60.417% 25.0%,62.500% 25.0%,62.500% 12.5%,64.583% 12.5%,64.583% 25.0%,66.667% 25.0%,66.667% 25.0%,68.750% 25.0%,68.750% 37.5%,70.833% 37.5%,70.833% 37.5%,72.917% 37.5%,72.917% 37.5%,75.000% 37.5%,75.000% 37.5%,77.083% 37.5%,77.083% 37.5%,79.167% 37.5%,79.167% 37.5%,81.250% 37.5%,81.250% 37.5%,83.333% 37.5%,83.333% 25.0%,85.417% 25.0%,85.417% 12.5%,87.500% 12.5%,87.500% 25.0%,89.583% 25.0%,89.583% 37.5%,91.667% 37.5%,91.667% 50.0%,93.750% 50.0%,93.750% 50.0%,95.833% 50.0%,95.833% 62.5%,97.917% 62.5%,97.917% 75.0%,100.000% 75.0%,100.000% 87.5%,100% 100%)}
.hero-wrap .trusted::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-119px;height:120px;background:var(--ink);clip-path:polygon(0% 100%,0.000% 37.5%,2.083% 37.5%,2.083% 12.5%,4.167% 12.5%,4.167% 12.5%,6.250% 12.5%,6.250% 12.5%,8.333% 12.5%,8.333% 12.5%,10.417% 12.5%,10.417% 12.5%,12.500% 12.5%,12.500% 12.5%,14.583% 12.5%,14.583% 25.0%,16.667% 25.0%,16.667% 37.5%,18.750% 37.5%,18.750% 50.0%,20.833% 50.0%,20.833% 62.5%,22.917% 62.5%,22.917% 62.5%,25.000% 62.5%,25.000% 50.0%,27.083% 50.0%,27.083% 50.0%,29.167% 50.0%,29.167% 50.0%,31.250% 50.0%,31.250% 50.0%,33.333% 50.0%,33.333% 50.0%,35.417% 50.0%,35.417% 50.0%,37.500% 50.0%,37.500% 62.5%,39.583% 62.5%,39.583% 62.5%,41.667% 62.5%,41.667% 87.5%,43.750% 87.5%,43.750% 100.0%,45.833% 100.0%,45.833% 100.0%,47.917% 100.0%,47.917% 87.5%,50.000% 87.5%,50.000% 75.0%,52.083% 75.0%,52.083% 75.0%,54.167% 75.0%,54.167% 62.5%,56.250% 62.5%,56.250% 50.0%,58.333% 50.0%,58.333% 37.5%,60.417% 37.5%,60.417% 25.0%,62.500% 25.0%,62.500% 12.5%,64.583% 12.5%,64.583% 25.0%,66.667% 25.0%,66.667% 25.0%,68.750% 25.0%,68.750% 37.5%,70.833% 37.5%,70.833% 37.5%,72.917% 37.5%,72.917% 37.5%,75.000% 37.5%,75.000% 37.5%,77.083% 37.5%,77.083% 37.5%,79.167% 37.5%,79.167% 37.5%,81.250% 37.5%,81.250% 37.5%,83.333% 37.5%,83.333% 25.0%,85.417% 25.0%,85.417% 12.5%,87.500% 12.5%,87.500% 25.0%,89.583% 25.0%,89.583% 37.5%,91.667% 37.5%,91.667% 50.0%,93.750% 50.0%,93.750% 50.0%,95.833% 50.0%,95.833% 62.5%,97.917% 62.5%,97.917% 75.0%,100.000% 75.0%,100.000% 87.5%,100% 100%);transform:translateY(-4px);z-index:-1;opacity:.9}
.hud{position:absolute;bottom:146px;z-index:3;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.hud-bl{left:var(--gutter)}.hud-br{right:var(--gutter)}
.showreel-tab{position:absolute;right:0;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:3;width:56px;padding:22px 0 18px;background:var(--blue);color:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:14px;clip-path:polygon(8px 0,100% 0,100% 100%,8px 100%,8px calc(100% - 8px),0 calc(100% - 8px),0 8px,8px 8px);transition:width .3s var(--ease),background .3s}
.showreel-tab span{writing-mode:vertical-rl;transform:rotate(180deg);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase}
.showreel-tab i{font-style:normal;font-size:12px;width:26px;height:26px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.showreel-tab:hover{width:66px;background:var(--ink)}
@media (max-width:760px){ .hud{display:none} .showreel-tab{width:44px;padding:16px 0 12px} .hero-wrap .trusted::before,.hero-wrap .trusted::after{height:60px;top:-59px} }

/* frosted-glass pill (see-through, like the reference) */
.nav-pill{background:rgba(248,247,245,.58);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(17,20,40,.08),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6);backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(1.6);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(1.6)}
.menu-open .nav-pill{background:rgba(248,247,245,.82)}
.nav-badge .px{fill:var(--ink)}
.nav-badge small{color:var(--muted)}
.nav-pill .brand img{filter:invert(1)}
.nav-contact{color:var(--ink);opacity:.8}
.nav-contact:hover{color:var(--ink);opacity:1}
.nav-links>a,.nav-sub-toggle{color:var(--ink);border-bottom-color:rgba(11,11,13,.1)}
.nav-links>a:hover,.nav-sub-toggle:hover{color:var(--blue)}
.nav-sub a{color:var(--muted)}
.nav-sub a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.nav-card{background:#fff;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line)}
.nav-card.blue{box-shadow:none}

/* ---------- parallax back skyline behind the hero separator ---------- */
.skyline-back{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:200px;background:#e4e2dc;z-index:1;clip-path:polygon(0% 100%,0.00% 10.0%,1.67% 10.0%,3.33% 10.0%,5.00% 10.0%,6.67% 10.0%,8.33% 10.0%,8.33% 20.0%,10.00% 20.0%,11.67% 20.0%,11.67% 30.0%,13.33% 30.0%,13.33% 40.0%,15.00% 40.0%,15.00% 50.0%,16.67% 50.0%,18.33% 50.0%,18.33% 60.0%,20.00% 60.0%,20.00% 70.0%,21.67% 70.0%,23.33% 70.0%,23.33% 80.0%,25.00% 80.0%,26.67% 80.0%,28.33% 80.0%,30.00% 80.0%,31.67% 80.0%,33.33% 80.0%,33.33% 70.0%,35.00% 70.0%,36.67% 70.0%,38.33% 70.0%,38.33% 60.0%,40.00% 60.0%,41.67% 60.0%,43.33% 60.0%,45.00% 60.0%,46.67% 60.0%,48.33% 60.0%,50.00% 60.0%,51.67% 60.0%,53.33% 60.0%,55.00% 60.0%,56.67% 60.0%,58.33% 60.0%,60.00% 60.0%,61.67% 60.0%,61.67% 50.0%,63.33% 50.0%,63.33% 40.0%,65.00% 40.0%,66.67% 40.0%,66.67% 30.0%,68.33% 30.0%,68.33% 20.0%,70.00% 20.0%,71.67% 20.0%,71.67% 10.0%,73.33% 10.0%,75.00% 10.0%,75.00% 0.0%,76.67% 0.0%,78.33% 0.0%,80.00% 0.0%,81.67% 0.0%,81.67% 10.0%,83.33% 10.0%,85.00% 10.0%,85.00% 20.0%,86.67% 20.0%,88.33% 20.0%,88.33% 30.0%,90.00% 30.0%,91.67% 30.0%,91.67% 40.0%,93.33% 40.0%,95.00% 40.0%,95.00% 50.0%,96.67% 50.0%,98.33% 50.0%,100% 50.0%,100% 100%);pointer-events:none;pointer-events:none}
@media (max-width:760px){ .skyline-back{height:100px} }

/* ---------- Delhi → Dubai pixel skyline above the contact section ---------- */
.contact{position:relative;z-index:1}
.city-edge{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-159px;height:160px;pointer-events:none;filter:drop-shadow(0 -2px 0 var(--ink)) drop-shadow(2px 0 0 var(--ink)) drop-shadow(-2px 0 0 var(--ink))}
.city-edge::before,.city-edge::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;clip-path:polygon(0% 100%,0.00% 90.0%,1.00% 90.0%,2.00% 90.0%,2.00% 85.0%,3.00% 85.0%,3.00% 90.0%,4.00% 90.0%,4.00% 95.0%,5.00% 95.0%,6.00% 95.0%,6.00% 90.0%,7.00% 90.0%,7.00% 80.0%,8.00% 80.0%,9.00% 80.0%,9.00% 65.0%,10.00% 65.0%,10.00% 60.0%,11.00% 60.0%,12.00% 60.0%,13.00% 60.0%,14.00% 60.0%,14.00% 65.0%,15.00% 65.0%,15.00% 80.0%,16.00% 80.0%,16.00% 85.0%,17.00% 85.0%,18.00% 85.0%,18.00% 95.0%,19.00% 95.0%,19.00% 90.0%,20.00% 90.0%,20.00% 95.0%,21.00% 95.0%,21.00% 80.0%,22.00% 80.0%,22.00% 90.0%,23.00% 90.0%,23.00% 40.0%,24.00% 40.0%,24.00% 30.0%,25.00% 30.0%,25.00% 90.0%,26.00% 90.0%,26.00% 95.0%,27.00% 95.0%,27.00% 90.0%,28.00% 90.0%,29.00% 90.0%,30.00% 90.0%,30.00% 80.0%,31.00% 80.0%,31.00% 95.0%,32.00% 95.0%,32.00% 80.0%,33.00% 80.0%,34.00% 80.0%,34.00% 90.0%,35.00% 90.0%,35.00% 85.0%,36.00% 85.0%,36.00% 75.0%,37.00% 75.0%,37.00% 70.0%,38.00% 70.0%,38.00% 75.0%,39.00% 75.0%,39.00% 85.0%,40.00% 85.0%,40.00% 90.0%,41.00% 90.0%,42.00% 90.0%,42.00% 85.0%,43.00% 85.0%,43.00% 90.0%,44.00% 90.0%,44.00% 80.0%,45.00% 80.0%,45.00% 95.0%,46.00% 95.0%,46.00% 80.0%,47.00% 80.0%,48.00% 80.0%,48.00% 75.0%,49.00% 75.0%,50.00% 75.0%,50.00% 80.0%,51.00% 80.0%,51.00% 90.0%,52.00% 90.0%,52.00% 95.0%,53.00% 95.0%,53.00% 80.0%,54.00% 80.0%,55.00% 80.0%,55.00% 90.0%,56.00% 90.0%,56.00% 70.0%,57.00% 70.0%,57.00% 65.0%,58.00% 65.0%,58.00% 70.0%,59.00% 70.0%,59.00% 80.0%,60.00% 80.0%,60.00% 60.0%,61.00% 60.0%,61.00% 55.0%,62.00% 55.0%,62.00% 60.0%,63.00% 60.0%,63.00% 95.0%,64.00% 95.0%,64.00% 60.0%,65.00% 60.0%,65.00% 50.0%,66.00% 50.0%,66.00% 40.0%,67.00% 40.0%,67.00% 30.0%,68.00% 30.0%,68.00% 15.0%,69.00% 15.0%,69.00% 0.0%,70.00% 0.0%,70.00% 15.0%,71.00% 15.0%,71.00% 30.0%,72.00% 30.0%,72.00% 40.0%,73.00% 40.0%,73.00% 50.0%,74.00% 50.0%,74.00% 60.0%,75.00% 60.0%,75.00% 90.0%,76.00% 90.0%,77.00% 90.0%,78.00% 90.0%,78.00% 70.0%,79.00% 70.0%,79.00% 65.0%,80.00% 65.0%,80.00% 70.0%,81.00% 70.0%,81.00% 90.0%,82.00% 90.0%,83.00% 90.0%,83.00% 95.0%,84.00% 95.0%,84.00% 90.0%,85.00% 90.0%,85.00% 60.0%,86.00% 60.0%,86.00% 50.0%,87.00% 50.0%,87.00% 40.0%,88.00% 40.0%,88.00% 50.0%,89.00% 50.0%,89.00% 65.0%,90.00% 65.0%,90.00% 85.0%,91.00% 85.0%,91.00% 90.0%,92.00% 90.0%,92.00% 80.0%,93.00% 80.0%,93.00% 70.0%,94.00% 70.0%,95.00% 70.0%,95.00% 90.0%,96.00% 90.0%,96.00% 70.0%,97.00% 70.0%,98.00% 70.0%,98.00% 90.0%,99.00% 90.0%,100% 90.0%,100% 100%)}
.city-edge::before{display:none}
.city-edge::after{background:var(--bg)}
.city-edge span{position:absolute;bottom:18px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);z-index:1}
.city-edge .l{left:var(--gutter)}.city-edge .r{right:var(--gutter)}
.contact{padding-top:150px}
@media (max-width:760px){ .city-edge{height:80px;top:-79px} .city-edge span{display:none} }

/* founder: clean polaroid frame (photo has no background or tape) */
.polaroid{background:#fff;padding:14px 14px 64px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.06),0 28px 60px rgba(17,20,40,.16);max-width:520px;justify-self:center;width:100%}
.polaroid img{filter:none;display:block}
.polaroid-photo{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#e9e8e4}
.flip-hint{bottom:22px;transform:translateX(-50%)}

/* ---------- contact: dark block, the city skyline is its silhouette edge ---------- */
.contact{background:var(--dark)!important;color:#fff}
.contact .eyebrow{color:#7fa3ff}
.contact .accent-head{color:#7fa3ff}
.contact .btn-ghost{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.35);color:#fff}
.contact .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:#7fa3ff;color:#7fa3ff}
.contact .btn-red:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--blue)}
.contact-list li{border-bottom-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:rgba(255,255,255,.62)}
.contact-list b,.contact-list a{color:#fff}
.contact-list a:hover{color:#7fa3ff}
.city-edge{filter:none}
.city-edge::after{background:var(--dark)}

/* ---------- footer: "idea" pixel scene ---------- */
.idea-stage{position:relative;margin-top:44px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:clamp(14px,2.4vw,30px);cursor:crosshair}
.idea-stage .pix{width:100%}
.idea-hint{position:absolute;right:20px;top:16px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
@media (hover:none){ .idea-hint{display:none} }

/* pixel-art Delhi → Dubai skyline (SVG) */
.city-edge{top:auto!important;bottom:calc(100% - 2px);height:auto!important;filter:none}
.city-edge::before,.city-edge::after{display:none!important}
.city-svg{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}
.city-svg .win{animation:winBlink 3.2s steps(2) infinite}
.city-svg .w2{animation-duration:4.6s;animation-delay:-1s}
@keyframes winBlink{50%{opacity:.35}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .city-svg .win{animation:none} }

/* contact: brand blue instead of black */
.contact{background:var(--blue)!important}
.contact .eyebrow,.contact .accent-head{color:#c7d6ff}
.contact .btn-red{background:#fff;color:var(--blue)}
.contact .btn-red:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.contact .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:#fff;color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.contact-list li{border-bottom-color:rgba(255,255,255,.2);color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
.contact-list a:hover{color:#c7d6ff}
.contact .ci{background:#fff}
.contact .ci .px{fill:var(--blue)}
.city-svg path:not(.win){fill:var(--blue)}
.city-svg .win{fill:#9fb8ff}
.city-svg .w2{fill:#ffffff}

/* landmark labels on the skyline */
.city-edge .lm{position:absolute;bottom:.6%;transform:translateX(-50%);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:clamp(8px,.72vw,10.5px);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);white-space:nowrap}
@media (max-width:900px){ .city-edge .lm{display:none} }

/* contact: single column now that details live in the footer */
.contact{padding-top:110px!important;padding-bottom:100px!important}
.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}

.contact-grid>div{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr;column-gap:clamp(30px,6vw,90px);align-items:end}
.contact-grid>div>.eyebrow{grid-column:1/-1}
.contact .display{grid-column:1;grid-row:2/span 2;margin:0}
.contact .accent-head{grid-column:2;grid-row:2;margin:0}
.contact .contact-actions{grid-column:2;grid-row:3;margin-top:26px}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .contact-grid>div{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .contact .display,.contact .accent-head,.contact .contact-actions{grid-column:1;grid-row:auto}
  .contact .accent-head{margin-top:14px}
}

/* contact: centred stack */
.contact-grid>div{display:block!important;text-align:center}
.contact .display{margin:0 auto;font-size:clamp(36px,5.6vw,88px)}
.contact .accent-head{margin:18px auto 0;font-size:clamp(18px,1.9vw,26px);font-family:var(--body);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0}
.contact .contact-actions{justify-content:center;margin-top:34px}
/* give the skyline its own room so the Burj Khalifa doesn't poke into the section above */
.contact{margin-top:calc(60 / 320 * 100vw)}
/* growth loop ring now rotates via SVG (stays centred in Safari) */
.bp.in .inner{animation:none}
/* gap: permanent label with 8-bit arrows spanning the gap */
.gap-tag{position:static!important;transform:none!important;opacity:1!important;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;width:50%;margin:14px 0 0 23.75%;padding:0!important;background:none!important;color:var(--ink)!important;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:clamp(10px,1vw,13px);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}
.gap-tag .px{width:clamp(28px,4vw,52px);height:auto;fill:var(--blue);flex:none}
.gap-tag span{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:8px 14px}
@media (max-width:760px){ .gap-tag{width:70%;margin-left:15%;font-size:9px} .gap-tag span{padding:5px 8px} }

.skyline-back{display:none}

/* ring rotates via SVG animateTransform around (400,300); a CSS origin would double-offset it */
.inner{transform-origin:0 0!important;transform-box:view-box}

.vis-hint{color:var(--blue)}
@media (hover:none){.vis-hint{display:none}}
.vm-media{cursor:crosshair}

.contact{margin-top:calc(76 / 320 * 100vw)!important}
/* vision & mission side by side (illustration removed) */
.vm{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr!important}
@media (max-width:760px){ .vm{grid-template-columns:1fr!important} }

.contact{margin-top:calc(84 / 320 * 100vw)!important}
.vm{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr!important}
@media (max-width:1024px){ .vm{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr!important} .vm-media{grid-column:1/-1} }
@media (max-width:760px){ .vm{grid-template-columns:1fr!important} }

/* link from each ecosystem card to its service page */
.card-link{display:inline-block;margin-top:14px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);border-bottom:1px solid currentColor}
.card-link:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.card .card-link{color:var(--blue)!important;text-transform:uppercase}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ
   ========================================================= */
.faq{padding:120px 0 40px}
.faq-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:clamp(32px,6vw,96px);align-items:start}
.faq-side{position:sticky;top:120px}
.faq-ask{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-top:36px;padding:18px 20px;background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--ink);box-shadow:6px 6px 0 var(--ink);max-width:340px}
.faq-ask .px{width:40px;height:auto;fill:var(--blue)}
.faq-ask p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.4}
.faq-ask a{color:var(--blue);border-bottom:1px solid currentColor}
.faq-list{border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq-item summary{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px 1fr 28px;gap:12px;align-items:center;padding:26px 4px;cursor:pointer;transition:color .25s}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq-item summary:hover{color:var(--blue)}
.faq-item summary:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--blue);outline-offset:4px}
.faq-no{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;color:var(--blue)}
.faq-q{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.03em;font-size:clamp(21px,2vw,28px);line-height:1.15}
/* pixel plus that turns into a minus */
.faq-icon{position:relative;width:20px;height:20px;justify-self:end}
.faq-icon::before,.faq-icon::after{content:"";position:absolute;background:var(--ink);transition:transform .3s steps(3),background .25s}
.faq-icon::before{left:0;right:0;top:8px;height:4px}
.faq-icon::after{top:0;bottom:0;left:8px;width:4px}
.faq-item[open] .faq-icon::after{transform:scaleY(0)}
.faq-item[open] .faq-icon::before,.faq-item summary:hover .faq-icon::before,.faq-item summary:hover .faq-icon::after{background:var(--blue)}
.faq-a{padding:0 40px 28px 60px;color:var(--muted);font-size:16px;max-width:720px}
.faq-a a{color:var(--blue);border-bottom:1px solid currentColor}
.faq-item[open] .faq-a{animation:faqIn .45s var(--ease)}
@keyframes faqIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-8px)}}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .faq{padding-top:90px}
  .faq-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .faq-side{position:static}
  .faq-item summary{grid-template-columns:34px 1fr 22px;padding:20px 0}
  .faq-a{padding:0 0 22px 46px}
}

/* ecosystem cards link to their service pages */
.card.is-link{cursor:pointer}
.card.is-link .card-banner{transition:filter .35s}
.card.is-link:hover .card-banner{filter:brightness(1.12) saturate(1.1)}
.card.is-link:hover h3{color:var(--blue)}
.card.is-link h3{transition:color .3s}
.card.is-link:hover .card-link{letter-spacing:.14em}
.card-link{transition:letter-spacing .3s var(--ease)}

/* "Learn more" now links to the service page */
.card-foot{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:12px;display:flex;margin-top:auto}
.card-more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-left:auto;font-size:14px;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:8px;background:rgba(11,11,13,.06);border:1px solid var(--line);transition:background .3s,color .3s,border-color .3s}
.card-more i{font-style:normal;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.card.is-link:hover .card-more,.card-more:hover{background:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue);color:#fff}
.card.is-link:hover .card-more i{transform:translate(2px,-2px)}

/* footer: Pages, Services, Dubai, Delhi, Follow */
.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1.3fr 1.2fr 1.2fr 1.2fr!important}
@media (max-width:1000px){.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)!important}}
@media (max-width:600px){.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr!important}}
.faq-item summary{margin-left:0;width:100%;background:none;border:0;border-radius:0;font-size:inherit;text-align:left}
.faq-item summary:hover{background:none}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE PASS (phones & tablets)
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width:760px){
  /* hero: bust fades into the page instead of ending in a hard edge */
  .hero-canvas{mask-image:linear-gradient(#000 34%,transparent 56%);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(#000 34%,transparent 56%)}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  /* gap scene: the two labels become a legend under the drawing, the tag spans the width */
  .gap{padding:90px 0 80px}
  .gap-stage{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;padding:14px;margin-top:36px}
  .gap-stage .pix{grid-column:1/-1}
  .gap-label{position:static!important;font-size:14px!important;line-height:1.25}
  .gap-label.want{text-align:right}
  .gap-stage .gap-tag{grid-column:1/-1;width:100%!important;margin:2px 0 0!important;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em}
  /* service cards: phones scroll them normally (stacked sticky cards hid the button) */
  .card{top:calc(78px + var(--i,0) * 10px)!important;margin-bottom:28px}
  .card-banner{height:96px!important;min-height:0!important}
  .card-logo{font-size:34px!important;left:18px!important;top:16px!important}
  .card-body{padding:16px 14px 8px!important}
  .card-body h3{font-size:22px!important;margin-bottom:8px}
  .card-body p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.5}
  .card .tags{display:none}
  .card-foot{margin-top:14px}
  /* work grid: one film per row, readable titles */
  .work-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;gap:12px}
  .work-item,.work-item:nth-child(1){grid-column:auto;aspect-ratio:16/9}
  .wi-meta b{font-size:17px}
  .wi-play{display:grid!important}
  .work-more{grid-column:auto!important;aspect-ratio:auto!important;padding:26px 20px;font-size:24px!important}
  .work-more br{display:none}
  /* podcast host photo: keep it from filling the whole screen */
  .podcast-host{max-height:300px}
  .pod-rail{padding-top:30px}
  /* growth loop engine label fits the circle */
  .engine-bottom strong{font-size:10.5px;line-height:1.25}
  /* section rhythm: a little less air between sections on small screens */
  .trusted,.work,.founder,.about,.timeline-sec{padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px}
}
.wi-meta em{color:#9dbcff}
@media (max-width:380px){
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
  .foot-grid a,.foot-grid p{overflow-wrap:anywhere}
}
/* portrait tablets: same hero composition as phones (character on top, text below) */
@media (min-width:761px) and (max-width:1100px) and (orientation:portrait){
  .chat{top:auto;bottom:120px;transform:none!important;width:min(560px,80vw)}
  .chat-line{font-size:28px}
  .hero-canvas{mask-image:linear-gradient(#000 38%,transparent 58%);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(#000 38%,transparent 58%)}
  .hud,.scroll-cue{display:none}
}

/* =========================================================
   GROWTH LOOP on tablets & phones: one vertical flow
   01 Actors  ↓ brief  →  02 Loop (numbered, clockwise)  ↓ results  →  03 Accumulation
   ========================================================= */
.bp-flow,.loop-legend{display:none}
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .bp{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
  .bp-actors,.bp-loop,.bp-acc{grid-column:1!important;grid-row:auto!important;padding:0!important;border-left:0!important;margin:0!important}
  .bp-loop{border-top:1px solid rgba(11,11,13,.7)!important;padding-top:16px!important}
  .bp-acc{border-top:1px solid rgba(11,11,13,.7)!important;padding-top:16px!important}
  .bp-loop .bp-label{padding-left:0!important}
  /* the sideways in/out arrows of the desktop diagram make no sense in a column */
  .loop-svg line,.loop-svg .ln.head,.side-note{display:none!important}
  .loop-stage{margin:36px auto 16px!important;max-width:560px}
  /* down arrows between the steps */
  .bp-flow{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:18px 0 22px;color:var(--blue)}
  .bp-flow::before{content:"";width:2px;height:46px;background:repeating-linear-gradient(var(--blue) 0 6px,transparent 6px 11px)}
  .bp-flow::after{content:"";width:0;height:0;border-left:8px solid transparent;border-right:8px solid transparent;border-top:11px solid var(--blue);margin-top:-6px;order:1}
  .bp-flow span{order:2;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--blue);color:#fff;padding:6px 12px}
  /* numbered steps so the direction is obvious */
  .node b::before{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:18px;height:18px;margin-right:6px;background:var(--blue);color:#fff;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:0;vertical-align:1px}
  .node[data-i="0"] b::before{content:"1"}.node[data-i="1"] b::before{content:"2"}.node[data-i="2"] b::before{content:"3"}.node[data-i="3"] b::before{content:"4"}.node[data-i="4"] b::before{content:"5"}
  .loop-legend{display:block;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--muted);text-align:center}
  .loop-legend b{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:18px;height:18px;background:var(--blue);color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;font-weight:500;vertical-align:1px}
  .acc-head .up{left:auto;right:0}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .loop-stage{margin:44px 8% 12px!important}
  .node b{font-size:10px!important}
  .node b::before{width:15px;height:15px;font-size:9px;margin-right:4px}
}

/* footer idea scene: taller on phones (zoomed crop, pixels stay square) */
@media (max-width:760px){
  .idea-stage{height:230px;padding:0;overflow:hidden}
  .idea-stage .pix{width:auto!important;height:100%;max-width:none;margin-left:calc(-26 / 200 * 230px * 200 / 64)}
}