:root {
      --ink:        #0D1B2A;   /* deep navy */
      --ink-2:      #1B2A3A;
      --slate:      #33475C;
      --muted:      #6B7A8D;
      --line:       #E7EAEE;
      --line-soft:  #EEF1F4;
      --paper:      #FFFFFF;
      --paper-2:    #F6F7F9;
      --accent:     #B08D4C;   /* muted gold */
      --accent-2:   #C9A961;
      --radius:     14px;
      --ease:       cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
      --maxw:       78rem;
      --sh-sm:      0 1px 2px rgba(13,27,42,0.04), 0 3px 8px rgba(13,27,42,0.05);
      --sh-md:      0 2px 4px rgba(13,27,42,0.04), 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(13,27,42,0.12);
      --sh-lg:      0 30px 60px -30px rgba(13,27,42,0.4), 0 12px 24px -12px rgba(13,27,42,0.16);
      --sh-ink:     0 40px 80px -30px rgba(13,27,42,0.55), 0 18px 40px -20px rgba(13,27,42,0.4);
    }

    * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
    ::selection { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
      background: var(--paper);
      color: var(--ink-2);
      line-height: 1.6;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    /* Global grain — removes the "flat plastic" feel */
    body::after {
      content: '';
      position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999; pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 0.035; mix-blend-mode: multiply;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    }

    .serif { font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif; }

    /* ---------- layout helpers ---------- */
    .container { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; }
    .narrow { max-width: 52rem; margin: 0 auto; }

    .eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .eyebrow::before {
      content: ''; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--accent);
    }

    /* ---------- reveal ---------- */
    .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease), transform 0.9s var(--ease); }
    .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .reveal.d1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
    .reveal.d2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
    .reveal.d3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
      html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    }

    /* ---------- nav ---------- */
    nav {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
      transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
      backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
    }
    nav.scrolled {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
      backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
      border-bottom-color: var(--line);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -18px rgba(13,27,42,0.35);
    }
    .nav-inner {
      max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .brand {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
      font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -0.01em; text-decoration: none;
    }
    .brand-mark {
      width: 26px; height: 26px; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .brand-img { height: 35px; width: auto; max-height: 38px; display: block; }
    .nav-links { display: none; gap: 2.4rem; }
    @media (min-width: 900px) { .nav-links { display: flex; } }
    .nav-link {
      position: relative; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--slate); text-decoration: none; padding: 0.2rem 0;
      transition: color 0.25s var(--ease);
    }
    .nav-link::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -3px; height: 1.5px; width: 0;
      background: var(--accent); transition: width 0.3s var(--ease);
    }
    .nav-link:hover { color: var(--ink); }
    .nav-link:hover::after { width: 100%; }

    .btn {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
      padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;
      text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid transparent;
      transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease);
    }
    /* Apple-glass buttons (light context: nav + hero) */
    .btn-primary {
      color: var(--ink);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(170%);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(170%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9), 0 10px 26px -12px rgba(13,27,42,0.30);
    }
    .btn-primary:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.60);
      box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.95), 0 16px 34px -14px rgba(13,27,42,0.35);
    }
    .btn-primary .arrow { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
    .btn-primary:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
    .btn-ghost {
      color: var(--ink);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.30);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(150%);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(150%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,42,0.18);
      box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.7), 0 6px 18px -12px rgba(13,27,42,0.28);
    }
    .btn-ghost:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); border-color: var(--ink); box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.8), 0 12px 26px -14px rgba(13,27,42,0.35); }

    /* Hero sits on a dark photo → light-text glass buttons */
    .hero .btn-primary {
      color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.35), 0 12px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    }
    .hero .btn-primary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
    .hero .btn-ghost {
      color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.34);
      box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    }
    .hero .btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); border-color: #fff; }

    /* solid gold + outline (hero CTA) */
    .btn-gold { background: var(--accent); color: var(--ink); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -14px rgba(176,141,76,0.6); }
    .btn-gold:hover { background: var(--accent-2); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -16px rgba(176,141,76,0.65); }
    .btn-outline-light { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
    .btn-outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .nav-cta { display: none; }
    @media (min-width: 900px) { .nav-cta { display: inline-flex; } }

    .menu-toggle {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      width: 42px; height: 42px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); cursor: pointer; color: var(--ink);
    }
    @media (min-width: 900px) { .menu-toggle { display: none; } }
    .menu-toggle svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.8; fill: none; }

    .mobile-menu {
      display: none; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96); backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
    .mobile-menu.active { display: block; }
    .mobile-menu-content { padding: 1rem 1.5rem 1.6rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
    .mobile-menu-link {
      font-size: 1rem; color: var(--slate); text-decoration: none;
      padding: 0.7rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    }
    .mobile-menu-link:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

    /* ---------- hero ---------- */
    .hero {
      position: relative; min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
      padding: 8rem 0 5rem; overflow: hidden;
      background: #0B1522 url('../assets/images/hero-network.png') center center / cover no-repeat;
    }
    .hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; will-change: transform; }
    /* central spotlight lifts the headline off the plane */
    .hero-spot {
      position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 42%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      width: 900px; height: 620px; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.85) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.35) 40%, transparent 70%);
      filter: blur(6px);
    }
    /* perspective floor grid — receding plane at the base = real depth */
    .hero-floor {
      position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: -1px; width: 260%; height: 56%;
      transform: translateX(-50%) perspective(560px) rotateX(68deg);
      transform-origin: bottom center; pointer-events: none;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(41,60,80,0.35) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(41,60,80,0.35) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
      background-size: 44px 44px;
      mask-image: linear-gradient(to top, #000 22%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 55%, transparent 92%);
      -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to top, #000 22%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 55%, transparent 92%);
    }
    /* glowing horizon where the floor meets the plane */
    .hero-horizon {
      position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 56%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 70%; height: 1px; pointer-events: none;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(176,141,76,0.55), transparent);
      box-shadow: 0 0 30px 6px rgba(176,141,76,0.18);
    }
    /* no global darkening — legibility comes from text-shadow on the copy/mark instead */
    .hero::after { content: none; }
    /* hero content is always visible (never hidden by reveal animation) */
    .hero .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
    /* decorative CSS layers replaced by the hero image */
    .hero-spot, .hero-floor, .hero-horizon, .hero-grid, .hero-glow, #net { display: none; }
    .hero-grid {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.5;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(51,71,92,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(51,71,92,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 46px 46px;
      mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 20%, #000 30%, transparent 78%);
      -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 20%, #000 30%, transparent 78%);
    }
    #net { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; opacity: 0.9; }
    .hero-glow {
      position: absolute; width: 640px; height: 640px; border-radius: 50%;
      left: 50%; top: -22%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176,141,76,0.10) 0%, transparent 65%);
      filter: blur(10px);
    }

    .hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; max-width: 60rem; margin: 0 auto; }

    /* left-composition hero (copy left, gold mark right) */
    .hero-layout { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr; gap: 2.5rem; align-items: center; width: 100%; }
    .hero-copy { text-align: left; }
    .hero-kicker { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
    .hero-kicker::before { content: ''; width: 30px; height: 1px; background: var(--accent-2); }
    .hero-copy h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem); }
    .hero-copy .hero-sub { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; max-width: 34rem; }
    .hero-copy .hero-actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
    .hero-mark { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1.4rem; }
    .hero-v { display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 250px; }
    .hero-mark-word { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem); line-height: 1; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center; letter-spacing: -0.01em; text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.85); }
    .hero-mark-word span { display: block; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-2); margin-top: 0.7rem; text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.85); }
    @media (max-width: 860px) {
      .hero-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
      .hero-mark { order: -1; gap: 1rem; }
      .hero-v { max-width: 130px; }
      .hero-mark-word { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    }
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
      font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 2rem;
      box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    }
    .hero-badge .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent-2); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,169,97,0.18); }

    .hero h1 {
      font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 400;
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.4rem); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
      color: #FFFFFF; margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
      text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
    }
    .hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent-2); }
    .hero-sub {
      font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.3rem); color: #FFFFFF;
      max-width: 42rem; margin: 0 auto 2.6rem; line-height: 1.65;
      text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.9), 0 0 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
    }
    .hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

    .hero-stats {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem;
      max-width: 44rem; margin: 5rem auto 0; position: relative; z-index: 2;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); padding-top: 2.2rem;
    }
    .stat { text-align: center; }
    .stat .num { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); color: #F6F7F9; line-height: 1; }
    .stat .lbl { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-top: 0.5rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }

    /* ---------- section frame ---------- */
    section { position: relative; }
    .band { padding: 7rem 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
    .band.alt { background: var(--paper-2); }
    .band + .band { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
    /* soft depth orbs sitting behind the content */
    .band::before, .band::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; z-index: 0; border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none; filter: blur(60px);
    }
    .band::before {
      width: 520px; height: 520px; top: -160px; right: -140px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(51,71,92,0.10), transparent 68%);
    }
    .band::after {
      width: 460px; height: 460px; bottom: -180px; left: -160px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176,141,76,0.09), transparent 70%);
    }
    .band .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .sec-head { max-width: 42rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
    .sec-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
    .sec-head.center .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
    h2 {
      font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 400;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .sec-sub { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.65; }

    /* ---------- capabilities ---------- */
    .cap-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; }
    @media (min-width: 700px) { .cap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
    @media (min-width: 1000px) { .cap-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
    .cap {
      position: relative; padding: 2rem 1.9rem;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FBFCFD 100%);
      border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
      transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    /* thin bright top edge = catches the light */
    .cap { box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9), var(--sh-sm); }
    .band.alt .cap { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F9FAFB 100%); }
    .cap::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%; width: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(var(--accent), var(--accent-2)); transform: scaleY(0);
      transform-origin: top; transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
    }
    .cap:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9), var(--sh-lg); border-color: transparent; }
    .cap:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
    .cap-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
    .cap-icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; object-fit: contain; mix-blend-mode: multiply; }
    .cap-num { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin: 0; }
    .cap h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
    .cap p { font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

    /* ---------- industries ---------- */
    .pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.7rem; }
    .pill {
      font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--slate);
      padding: 0.7rem 1.35rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF, #F7F8FA); cursor: default;
      box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
      transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
    }
    .pill:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }

    /* ---------- AI section ---------- */
    /* full-bleed brand banner */
    .brand-banner {
      width: 100%; min-height: clamp(240px, 30vw, 420px);
      background: #0B1522 url('../assets/images/og-banner.png') center center / cover no-repeat;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }

    .ai-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3.5rem; align-items: start; }
    @media (min-width: 900px) { .ai-split { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 5rem; } }
    .ai-lead { font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink-2); }
    .ai-lead strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
    .subhead { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
    .app-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.2rem 1.5rem; }
    .app {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; padding: 0.7rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--ink-2);
    }
    .app .d { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; }

    .vision {
      background:
        linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(22,40,58,0.92) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,0.82) 55%, rgba(13,27,42,0.55) 100%),
        url('../assets/images/ai-editorial.png') right center / cover no-repeat,
        #0D1B2A;
      color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 2.6rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 320px;
      box-shadow: var(--sh-ink), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }
    .vision::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; right: -60px; bottom: -60px; width: 220px; height: 220px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,169,97,0.22), transparent 70%);
    }
    .vision .subhead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
    .vision .yr { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-size: 3rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--accent-2); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
    .vision p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .vision .q { font-style: italic; font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; color: #fff; }
    .vision a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; color: var(--accent-2); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; text-decoration: none; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .vision a:hover { color: #fff; }

    /* ---------- about ---------- */
    .about-lead { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.9rem); line-height: 1.45; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
    .about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; margin-top: 3.5rem; }
    @media (min-width: 700px) { .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; } }
    .about-item h4 { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
    .about-item p { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.65; }
    .about-map { display: block; width: 100%; margin-top: 3.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
    .foot-logo { display: inline-block; }
    .foot-logo img { height: 42px; width: auto; max-height: 48px; display: block; }
    .reg { margin-top: 3.5rem; padding-top: 3rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .reg h4 { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
    .reg p { color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.75; font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .reg .note { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); }
    .geo { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
    .geo span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--slate); background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 8px; }
    .band.alt .geo span { background: #fff; }

    /* ---------- contact ---------- */
    .contact-card {
      text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #16283A 0%, #0B1622 70%); color: #fff; border-radius: 22px;
      padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) 1.5rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--sh-ink), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }
    .contact-card .glow-a { position: absolute; width: 420px; height: 420px; border-radius: 50%; left: -120px; top: -140px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,169,97,0.18), transparent 70%); }
    .contact-card .glow-b { position: absolute; width: 420px; height: 420px; border-radius: 50%; right: -120px; bottom: -160px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(51,71,92,0.5), transparent 70%); }
    .contact-card h2 { color: #fff; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .contact-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); max-width: 34rem; margin: 1.2rem auto 2.4rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; line-height: 1.7; }
    .contact-card .btn-primary { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .contact-card .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--accent-2); }

    /* ---------- contact form (in the dark card) ---------- */
    .cform { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 40rem; margin: 2.4rem auto 0; text-align: left; }
    .cform-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    @media (min-width: 620px) { .cform-row.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
    .field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.45rem; }
    .field label {
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    }
    .field label .req { color: var(--accent-2); }
    .field input, .field textarea, .field select {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.95rem; color: #fff;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
      border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.85rem 1rem; transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
      width: 100%; -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
    }
    .field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; line-height: 1.6; }
    .field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32); }
    .field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus {
      outline: none; border-color: var(--accent-2); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,169,97,0.15);
    }
    .field.invalid input, .field.invalid textarea { border-color: #E5736B; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(229,115,107,0.15); }
    .field .err { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #F0A39C; min-height: 0; display: none; }
    .field.invalid .err { display: block; }
    .field select option { color: #0D1B2A; }

    /* honeypot — hidden from humans, visible to bots */
    .hp { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }

    /* consent checkboxes */
    .checkbox-row {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.65rem; margin-top: 0.95rem;
      cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .checkbox-row input {
      appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); border-radius: 5px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      cursor: pointer; position: relative; transition: background 0.2s var(--ease), border-color 0.2s var(--ease);
    }
    .checkbox-row input:checked { background: var(--accent-2); border-color: var(--accent-2); }
    .checkbox-row input:checked::after {
      content: '✓'; position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700;
    }
    .checkbox-row input:focus { outline: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,169,97,0.2); }
    .checkbox-row a { color: var(--accent-2); text-decoration: underline; }

    .cform-foot {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.4rem;
    }
    .human-check {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
      font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    }
    .human-check input {
      width: 68px; text-align: center; padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
      border-radius: 8px; color: #fff; font-size: 0.95rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    }
    .human-check input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--accent-2); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,169,97,0.15); }
    .cform button[type="submit"] {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; cursor: pointer;
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: #fff; border-radius: 8px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(170%);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(170%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.34);
      padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem; transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
      box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.35), 0 10px 26px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    }
    .cform button[type="submit"]:hover:not(:disabled) { transform: translateY(-2px); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.24); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
    .cform button[type="submit"] .arrow { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
    .cform button[type="submit"]:hover:not(:disabled) .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
    .cform button[type="submit"]:disabled { opacity: 0.6; cursor: not-allowed; }
    .cform .privacy { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-top: 1rem; text-align: center; }

    /* form status */
    .cform-status { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 40rem; margin: 2.4rem auto 0; }
    .cform-status .ok, .cform-status .fail {
      display: none; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 12px;
      font-size: 0.95rem; text-align: left;
    }
    .cform-status .ok { background: rgba(126,181,120,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(126,181,120,0.4); color: #B7E0B0; }
    .cform-status .fail { background: rgba(229,115,107,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(229,115,107,0.4); color: #F0A39C; }
    .cform-status.show-ok .ok { display: flex; }
    .cform-status.show-fail .fail { display: flex; }
    .spinner { width: 15px; height: 15px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35); border-top-color: #fff; border-radius: 50%; animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite; display: none; }
    .sending .spinner { display: inline-block; }
    @keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

    /* ---------- footer ---------- */
    footer { padding: 4rem 0 3rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .foot-top { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.6rem; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
    @media (min-width: 760px) { .foot-top { flex-direction: row; justify-content: space-between; text-align: left; } }
    .foot-tag { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 22rem; }
    .foot-links { display: flex; gap: 1.8rem; }
    .foot-links a { color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.88rem; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.25s var(--ease); }
    .foot-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
    .foot-copy { margin-top: 2.6rem; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); text-align: center; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }