/* ==========================================================================
   VFORGE — Design System
   Verdan Forge Sdn Bhd · Agentic AI Advisory & Industrial Intelligence
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,300&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=IBM+Plex+Mono:wght@400;500&display=swap');

:root {
  /* ---- Brand colour tokens (from Verdan Forge foundation doc) ---- */
  --verdan-green: #1F4D3A;
  --verdan-green-deep: #163A2B;
  --deep-moss: #2C5F44;
  --forge-ember: #B5502E;
  --forge-ember-bright: #D2653C;
  --copper-flare: #C97B4A;
  --charcoal: #2B2B28;

  /* ---- Extended surface tokens ---- */
  --signal: #F4EFE4;         /* cream V-stroke tone from the icon, used as light-on-dark text/mark colour */
  --parchment: #F2EFE6;      /* secondary light surface — used sparingly, never as the whole page's identity */
  --parchment-line: #E4DFD0;
  --ink: #14201A;            /* near-black green-black for deepest surfaces */
  --white: #FFFFFF;

  /* ---- Type ---- */
  --font-display: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;

  /* ---- Spacing scale ---- */
  --space-1: 0.5rem;
  --space-2: 1rem;
  --space-3: 1.5rem;
  --space-4: 2rem;
  --space-5: 3rem;
  --space-6: 5rem;
  --space-7: 8rem;
  --space-8: 11rem;

  /* ---- Radius / shadow ---- */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --shadow-soft: 0 20px 60px -20px rgba(20, 32, 26, 0.35);
  --shadow-card: 0 12px 30px -14px rgba(20, 32, 26, 0.25);

  --container: 1320px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

html { font-size: 17px; }

/* ---- Reset ---- */
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--verdan-green-deep);   /* dark base so gaps between dark sections never flash white */
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; }

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

.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container { padding: 0 var(--space-3); }
}

/* ---- Typography ---- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--verdan-green-deep);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 5rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.08; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
p { color: var(--charcoal); overflow-wrap: break-word; }
.lede { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.7vw, 1.4rem); color: #4A4A44; max-width: 64ch; line-height: 1.65; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--forge-ember);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 18px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--forge-ember);
  display: inline-block;
}
.on-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--copper-flare); }
.on-dark .eyebrow::before { background: var(--copper-flare); }

.accent-italic {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
}

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--signal) 0%, var(--copper-flare) 55%, var(--forge-ember-bright) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6em;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.9em 1.6em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.3s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--forge-ember) 0%, var(--forge-ember-bright) 100%);
  color: var(--signal);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(181, 80, 46, 0.55);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -8px rgba(181, 80, 46, 0.65); }
.btn-ghost {
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 239, 228, 0.45);
  color: var(--signal);
  background: rgba(244, 239, 228, 0.04);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: rgba(244, 239, 228, 0.8);
  background: rgba(244, 239, 228, 0.12);
  color: var(--signal);
}
/* Ghost button on LIGHT sections (parchment/light): must be dark-on-light to be readable */
.section-light .btn-ghost,
.section-parchment .btn-ghost,
.on-light .btn-ghost {
  color: var(--verdan-green-deep);
  border-color: rgba(43,43,40,0.3);
  background: rgba(43,43,40,0.04);
}
.section-light .btn-ghost:hover,
.section-parchment .btn-ghost:hover,
.on-light .btn-ghost:hover {
  color: var(--verdan-green);
  border-color: rgba(43,43,40,0.5);
  background: rgba(43,43,40,0.08);
}
.on-dark .btn-ghost { border-color: rgba(244, 239, 228, 0.35); color: var(--signal); }
.on-dark .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--signal); background: rgba(244, 239, 228, 0.08); }
.btn-arrow { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .btn-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  min-height: 68px;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), padding 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(20, 32, 26, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  min-height: 0;
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
/* ---- Brand block: tall logo on the left, two text lines to its right ---- */
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex: 0 0 auto;                 /* never shrink / grow */
}
.brand-mark { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7em; flex: 0 0 auto; min-width: 0; }
.brand-mark img { height: 44px; width: 44px; object-fit: contain; display: block; flex: 0 0 auto; }   /* compact header logo */
.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.nav-logo-word {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--signal);
  line-height: 1;
}
.nav-logo-word b { color: var(--copper-flare); font-weight: 700; }
.brand-slogan {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244, 239, 228, 0.62);
  line-height: 1;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;        /* links grouped & centered */
  flex: 0 0 auto;                 /* size to content; space-between in .nav-inner handles gaps */
  gap: var(--space-5);           /* equal spacing between links */
  margin: 0 var(--space-4);      /* distance out from brand (left) & CTA (right) */
}
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: rgba(244, 239, 228, 0.9);
  transition: color 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--signal); }
.nav-links a.is-active { color: var(--copper-flare); }

.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 1.4rem);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  width: 560px;
  background: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244,239,228,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease), visibility 0.25s;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-panel,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-panel {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.nav-dropdown-item:hover { background: rgba(244,239,228,0.06); }
.nav-dropdown-item .num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--copper-flare);
  padding-top: 0.15rem;
}
.nav-dropdown-item strong { display: block; font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--signal); font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; }
.nav-dropdown-item span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(244,239,228,0.55); }

.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 26px;
}
.nav-toggle span { height: 2px; background: var(--signal); border-radius: 2px; transition: 0.3s; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-cta .btn-primary { padding: 0.7em 1.1em; font-size: 0.85rem; }
}

/* Mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  z-index: 200;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-menu.is-open { transform: translateY(0); }
.mobile-menu-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.mobile-menu-close { color: var(--signal); font-size: 1.6rem; }
.mobile-menu a { color: var(--signal); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 0.4rem 0; display: block; }
.mobile-menu .sub-links a { font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(244,239,228,0.6); font-family: var(--font-body); }

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO + SIGNATURE SIGNAL-RESOLVE ANIMATION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(700px, 100vh, 1040px);   /* tall enough to hold the enlarged live visual + trust card above it */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 82% 12%, rgba(181, 80, 46, 0.28) 0%, rgba(181, 80, 46, 0) 55%),
    radial-gradient(140% 100% at 10% 100%, rgba(44, 95, 68, 0.55) 0%, rgba(20, 32, 26, 0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--verdan-green-deep) 55%, var(--verdan-green) 100%);
  color: var(--signal);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 144px;                 /* clear the taller header */
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  --stage-w: clamp(340px, 44vw, 600px);   /* brand-stage size; reused for center alignment */
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 880px;
}
@media (min-width: 981px) {
  /* hero copy moves to the LEFT and widens so the first screen is shorter;
     brand stage pushed to the far-right edge. Left edge aligns with the
     Verdan Forge logo by using the same container inset as the header
     (only when the viewport is at least the container width). */
  .hero-inner { max-width: 62vw; margin-right: auto; margin-left: max(0px, calc((100vw - var(--container)) / 2)); }
  .hero { padding-right: 2%; }
  /* center the brand-stage on the "Book a Diagnostic Call" button (same vertical axis) */
  .hero .brand-stage { right: calc(max(0px, (100vw - var(--container)) / 2) + var(--space-3) + 134px - var(--stage-w) / 2); }
  /* mobile menu + toggle must never render on desktop (prevents stray CTA leak) */
  .mobile-menu { display: none !important; }
  .nav-toggle { display: none !important; }
}
.hero h1 { color: var(--signal); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3.1rem); line-height: 1.1; }
.hero .lede { color: rgba(244,239,228,0.78); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem); max-width: 60ch; }
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }

.signal-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 90px;
  margin-top: var(--space-5);   /* breathing room above the signal-resolve graph so the block is vertically balanced */
}
/* ---- Live Security & Trust strip — overlaid above the brand-stage ---- */
.hero-trust {
  position: absolute;
  top: -130px;                    /* fixed offset so the card always clears the icon regardless of stage size */
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  width: min(94%, 460px);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 123, 74, 0.3);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 32, 26, 0.72), rgba(20, 32, 26, 0.5));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(244, 239, 228, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.trust-shield { width: 46px; height: 46px; flex: 0 0 auto; position: relative; }
.trust-shield svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; animation: shieldPulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: center; }
.trust-shield .shield-scan { animation: shieldScan 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes shieldPulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1); } 50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.06); } }
@keyframes shieldScan { 0% { transform: translateY(-11px); opacity: 0; } 45% { opacity: 0.95; } 55% { opacity: 0.95; } 100% { transform: translateY(11px); opacity: 0; } }
.trust-body { position: relative; flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; }
.trust-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--copper-flare);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.trust-lines { position: relative; height: 1.4em; }
.trust-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(244, 239, 228, 0.92);
  opacity: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: trustCycle 12s linear infinite;
}
.trust-line:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.trust-line:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 3s; }
.trust-line:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 6s; }
.trust-line:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 9s; }
@keyframes trustCycle {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(7px); }
  4%   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  23%  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  27%  { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-7px); }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}
/* thin moving "encryption" stream under the lines */
.trust-stream { margin-top: 0.5rem; height: 2px; overflow: hidden; }
.trust-stream span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,123,74,0) 0%, rgba(201,123,74,0.7) 50%, rgba(201,123,74,0) 100%);
  background-size: 40px 100%;
  animation: trustStream 2.2s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes trustStream { from { background-position: 0 0; } to { background-position: 200px 0; } }
.signal-path-noise {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);   /* sharper, brighter white so the raw signal stands out */
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  opacity: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55));
  /* continuous live loop: the raw signal shimmers and resets forever */
  stroke-dasharray: 8 6;
  animation: signal-noise-loop 3s linear infinite;
}
.signal-path-clean {
  fill: none;
  stroke: url(#signalGradient);
  stroke-width: 3;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(214, 101, 60, 0.9));   /* brighter forged waveform glow */
  /* continuous live loop: the forged waveform draws, holds, then redraws */
  stroke-dasharray: 900;
  stroke-dashoffset: 900;
  animation: signal-draw-loop 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes signal-draw-loop {
  0%   { stroke-dashoffset: 900; }
  55%  { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  80%  { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  100% { stroke-dashoffset: -900; }
}
@keyframes signal-noise-loop {
  0%   { opacity: 0.20; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  50%  { opacity: 0.55; }
  100% { opacity: 0.20; stroke-dashoffset: -28; }
}
.signal-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  fill: rgba(244,239,228,0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
@keyframes signal-draw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes signal-fade-out { to { opacity: 0.08; } }

.hero-orbit-mark {
  position: absolute;
  right: -6%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 620px;
  height: 620px;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* the new live brand-stage replaces the orbit mark on desktop */
@media (min-width: 981px) { .hero-orbit-mark { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 1180px) { .hero-orbit-mark { width: 420px; height: 420px; right: -10%; opacity: 0.5; } }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .hero-orbit-mark { display: none; } }

.hero-scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-3);
  left: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(244,239,228,0.45);
}
.hero-scroll-cue .line { width: 40px; height: 1px; background: rgba(244,239,228,0.35); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-scroll-cue .line::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: -40px; top: 0; width: 40px; height: 1px; background: var(--copper-flare);
  animation: cue-slide 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cue-slide { 0% { left: -40px; } 100% { left: 40px; } }

/* ---- Ticker / marquee ---- */
.ticker {
  background: var(--verdan-green-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(244,239,228,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(244,239,228,0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
}
.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ticker-scroll 32s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.ticker-track span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: rgba(244,239,228,0.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ticker-track span.dot { color: var(--copper-flare); }
@keyframes ticker-scroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTIONS — general
   ========================================================================== */
section { padding: var(--space-8) 0; position: relative; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { section { padding: var(--space-7) 0; } }

.section-light { background: var(--white); }
/* Compact variant: pull the content up + shrink the section so it matches the
   hero's first-screen height instead of the default 11rem tall slide. */
.section-compact { padding: var(--space-5) 0; }
.section-compact .section-head { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.section-compact .lede { margin-bottom: 0; }
.section-compact .problem-grid { gap: var(--space-2); }
.section-compact .problem-card { padding: var(--space-3); }
.section-compact .problem-card .card-icon { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.section-compact .problem-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.section-compact .problem-card p { line-height: 1.5; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .section-compact { padding: var(--space-5) 0; } }
.section-parchment { background: var(--parchment); }
.section-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(175deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--verdan-green-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--signal);
}
.section-dark h2, .section-dark h3, .section-dark h4 { color: var(--signal); }
.section-dark p { color: rgba(244,239,228,0.72); }

.section-head { max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.section-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }

/* Reveal animates only when JS is active; without JS (or blocked), content stays visible (no blank page). */
.js .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease); }
.js .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ---- Problem framing cards ---- */
.problem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
@media (max-width: 860px) { .problem-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.problem-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.problem-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: var(--copper-flare); }
.problem-card .num { font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--forge-ember); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); display: block; }
.problem-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.problem-card p { font-size: 0.94rem; color: #5A5A52; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCT FLOW (Solutions) — signature structural device #2
   ========================================================================== */
.flow-wrap { position: relative; }
.flow-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 46px;
  left: 6%;
  right: 6%;
  height: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(181,80,46,0.4) 0 8px, transparent 8px 16px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.on-dark .flow-line { background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,123,74,0.5) 0 8px, transparent 8px 16px); }
.flow-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .flow-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .flow-line { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .flow-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.flow-node { text-align: left; }
.flow-node-dot {
  width: 104px; height: 104px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--copper-flare) 0%, var(--forge-ember) 55%, #9c4527 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--forge-ember-bright);
  color: var(--signal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -10px rgba(181,80,46,0.55);
  animation: flowNodeTone 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes flowNodeTone {
  0%, 100% { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F6B36A 0%, var(--copper-flare) 55%, var(--forge-ember) 100%); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -10px rgba(181,80,46,0.45); }
  50%      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--copper-flare) 0%, var(--forge-ember) 55%, #8c3c21 100%); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(140,60,33,0.7); }
}
.flow-card:hover .flow-node-dot { transform: scale(1.05); }
.flow-card:nth-child(1) .flow-node-dot { animation-delay: 0s; }
.flow-card:nth-child(2) .flow-node-dot { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.flow-card:nth-child(3) .flow-node-dot { animation-delay: 1.0s; }
.flow-card:nth-child(4) .flow-node-dot { animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.flow-card:nth-child(5) .flow-node-dot { animation-delay: 2.0s; }
.flow-node-dot svg { stroke: var(--signal); }
.flow-node-dot span { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--signal); }
.flow-card:hover .flow-node-dot span { color: var(--signal); }
.flow-card h4 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.flow-card .fn { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--forge-ember); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.flow-card p { font-size: 0.86rem; color: #5A5A52; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.flow-card a { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--verdan-green); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3em; }
.flow-card a:hover { color: var(--forge-ember); }
/* links inside dark flow cards / sections must be readable (copper on dark) */
.flow-card a { color: var(--copper-flare); font-weight: 600; }
.section-dark a:not(.btn):not(.btn-ghost) { color: var(--copper-flare); }

.flow-roadmap-row {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--parchment-line);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}
.roadmap-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.5em 1em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(201,123,74,0.5);
  color: var(--copper-flare);
  background: rgba(20,32,26,0.4);
}

/* ---- Card grids (generic) ---- */
.card-grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-3); }
.card-grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-3); }
.card-grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-3); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .card-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .card-grid-3, .card-grid-2, .card-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Timeline (How it works) ---- */
.timeline { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.timeline-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px minmax(0, 1fr) 220px;
  column-gap: var(--space-3);
  row-gap: 0;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-step:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.timeline-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px; top: 64px; bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--forge-ember) 0%, rgba(181,80,46,0.15) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-marker {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.timeline-step:last-child::before { display: none; }
.timeline-marker {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--verdan-green) 0%, var(--deep-moss) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--signal);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(31,77,58,0.5);
}
.timeline-content h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.timeline-content p { color: #5A5A52; max-width: 52ch; }

/* ---- Stats ---- */
.stats-row { display: flex; gap: var(--space-5); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.stat .stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  color: var(--copper-flare);
  display: block;
}
.stat .stat-label { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(244,239,228,0.6); }

/* ---- Pull quote ---- */
.pull-quote-block {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--forge-ember) 0%, #9c4527 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  color: var(--signal);
}
.pull-quote-block blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.pull-quote-block cite { display: block; margin-top: var(--space-3); font-style: normal; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; opacity: 0.85; }

/* ---- Founding partner / CTA band ---- */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--verdan-green-deep);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: var(--signal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px; top: -60px;
  width: 260px; height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,123,74,0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--signal); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem); max-width: 480px; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(244,239,228,0.7); margin-top: 0.5rem; max-width: 440px; }

/* ---- Industry cards ---- */
.industry-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-line);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
  height: 100%;
}
.industry-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.industry-card .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.industry-card ul { margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.industry-card li {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #4A4A44;
  padding-left: 1.2em;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}
.industry-card li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.6em;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--forge-ember);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* ---- Insights cards ---- */
.insight-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-line);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.insight-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.insight-card-top {
  height: 140px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--verdan-green) 0%, var(--deep-moss) 60%, var(--forge-ember) 140%);
  position: relative;
}
.insight-card-body { padding: var(--space-3); }
.insight-card .cat { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--forge-ember); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.insight-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0.5rem 0; }
.insight-card p { font-size: 0.86rem; color: #5A5A52; }
.insight-card .meta { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; color: #595959; margin-top: 0.8rem; }
.placeholder-flag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--forge-ember);
  border: 1px dashed var(--forge-ember);
  padding: 0.25em 0.6em;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ---- Founder / about split ---- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); } }

.info-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.info-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-line); }
.info-table td { padding: 0.9rem 0; vertical-align: top; }
.info-table td:first-child { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--forge-ember); width: 42%; padding-right: 1rem; }
.info-table td:last-child { font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--charcoal); }

.naming-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-3); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .naming-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.naming-card {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--verdan-green-deep);
  color: var(--signal);
  position: relative;
}
.naming-card h3 { color: var(--copper-flare); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; }
.naming-card p { color: rgba(244,239,228,0.75); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.naming-card.ember { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forge-ember) 0%, #9c4527 100%); }
.naming-card.ember h3 { color: var(--signal); }

/* ---- Pillars ---- */
.pillar {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.pillar-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--forge-ember);
  border: 1px solid var(--forge-ember);
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FORMS
   ========================================================================== */
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-3); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--verdan-green-deep); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85em 1em;
  background: var(--parchment);
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.field input::placeholder, .field select::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder {
  color: #5f5f57;
  opacity: 1;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--forge-ember);
  background: var(--white);
  outline: none;
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.78rem; color: #8a8a80; margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.form-success {
  display: none;
  background: var(--verdan-green);
  color: var(--signal);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.form-success.is-visible { display: block; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: rgba(244,239,228,0.65);
  padding: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-3);
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(244,239,228,0.1);
}
@media (max-width: 860px) { .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer-brand img { height: 30px; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(244,239,228,0.5); max-width: 30ch; }
.footer-col h4 { color: var(--signal); font-size: 0.92rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.footer-col a { display: block; font-size: 0.88rem; padding: 0.35em 0; color: rgba(244,239,228,0.6); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--copper-flare); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(244,239,228,0.4);
}
.footer-bottom .legal-flag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--copper-flare);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(201,123,74,0.5);
  padding: 0.3em 0.7em;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ---- Page hero (interior pages, shorter than home hero) ---- */
.page-hero {
  padding-top: 160px;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-6);
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 100% at 90% 0%, rgba(181,80,46,0.22) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(165deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--verdan-green-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--signal);
}
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--signal); }
.page-hero .lede { color: rgba(244,239,228,0.75); }
.breadcrumb {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(244,239,228,0.72);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(244,239,228,0.85); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--copper-flare); }

/* ---- Product page specific ---- */
.product-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(244,239,228,0.12);
}
.product-meta-row .m-label { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--copper-flare); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3em; }
.product-meta-row .m-val { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--signal); }

.outcome-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-line);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}
.outcome-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.outcome-list .check {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--verdan-green);
  color: var(--signal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.suite-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment-line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-line);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
}
.suite-nav a { font-size: 0.85rem; }
.suite-nav .dir { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.68rem; color: #999; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3em; }
.suite-nav .prev, .suite-nav .next { max-width: 45%; }
.suite-nav .next { text-align: right; margin-left: auto; }
.suite-nav strong { color: var(--copper-flare); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- Case study placeholder component ---- */
.case-study-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
}
.case-study-card .cs-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-3);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--parchment-line);
}
.case-study-card .cs-sector {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--verdan-green);
  flex: 1 1 100%;
}
.case-study-card .cs-stat {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--forge-ember);
  line-height: 1;
}
.case-study-card .cs-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #5A5A52;
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.case-study-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; color: #3d3d38; }
.case-study-card p strong { color: var(--verdan-green-deep); }
.case-study-card .cs-quote {
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0 0 var(--space-2);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--copper-flare);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--verdan-green-deep);
}
.case-study-card .cs-quote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #999;
}
.case-study-card .placeholder-flag { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.mt-1 { margin-top: var(--space-1); } .mt-2 { margin-top: var(--space-2); } .mt-3 { margin-top: var(--space-3); }
.mt-4 { margin-top: var(--space-4); } .mt-5 { margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: var(--space-1); } .mb-2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); } .mb-3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.max-w-sm { max-width: 640px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   VFORGE — Visual enhancement layer (2026 polish)
   Cohesive uplift: layered depth, calmer rhythm, premium cards,
   refined header/footer, subtle micro-interactions. Brand-safe.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --ink-soft: #1c2a22;            /* layered dark surface, softer than --ink */
  --surface-2: #FBF9F3;          /* nested light card surface */
  --hairline: rgba(244,239,228,0.10);
  --glow-ember: rgba(181,80,46,0.45);
  --text-2: #4A4A44;             /* comfortable long-form body text on light */
}

::selection { background: rgba(181,80,46,0.18); color: var(--verdan-green-deep); }

body { text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; }

/* ---- Calmer rhythm & text comfort ---- */
h2 { line-height: 1.16; }
.lede { color: var(--text-2); }
.section-head { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.section-head.center h2 { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ---- Premium card treatment (shared across all card components) ---- */
.problem-card, .industry-card, .insight-card, .case-study-card {
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.problem-card::after, .industry-card::after, .insight-card::after, .case-study-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}

/* ---- Header: brand accent bar + refined scrolled pill ---- */
.site-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--forge-ember) 30%, var(--copper-flare) 55%, var(--verdan-green) 80%, transparent);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { border-radius: 0 0 18px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
.site-header.is-scrolled::before { opacity: 1; }

/* ---- Hero: subtle dot texture for depth ---- */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(244,239,228,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 68% 28%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 68% 28%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.hero-inner { max-width: 820px; }

/* ---- Buttons: soft ember glow on primary ---- */
.btn-primary { position: relative; }
.btn-primary::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--glow-ember); transition: box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.btn-primary:hover::after { box-shadow: 0 0 26px -4px var(--glow-ember); }

/* ---- CTA band refinement ---- */
.cta-band { border: 1px solid rgba(201,123,74,0.25); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }

/* ---- Footer: top hairline ---- */
.site-footer::before {
  content: ''; display: block; height: 1px; margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,123,74,0.5), transparent);
}

/* ---- Eyebrow centre variant ---- */
.eyebrow.center { justify-content: center; }
.eyebrow.center::before { display: none; }

/* ---- Leadership component (About) ---- */
.leader-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.leader-card {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); align-items: flex-start; min-width: 0;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.leader-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -16px rgba(20,32,26,0.35); border-color: var(--copper-flare); }
.leader-monogram {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 18px; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--signal);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--verdan-green) 0%, var(--deep-moss) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(31,77,58,0.5);
}
.leader-monogram.alt {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forge-ember) 0%, var(--forge-ember-bright) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(181,80,46,0.5);
}
.leader-body h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.leader-alias { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--copper-flare); font-weight: 500; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.leader-role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--forge-ember);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.leader-bio { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.62; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .leader-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ICON SYSTEM + FACT CARDS (2026) */
.card-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31,77,58,0.10), rgba(44,95,68,0.04)); border: 1px solid var(--parchment-line); color: var(--verdan-green); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); flex-shrink: 0; }
.card-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.on-dark .card-icon { background: rgba(244,239,228,0.08); border-color: rgba(244,239,228,0.16); color: var(--copper-flare); }
.card-icon.ember { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(181,80,46,0.12), rgba(210,101,60,0.05)); color: var(--forge-ember); border-color: rgba(181,80,46,0.2); }
.timeline-marker svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; color: var(--signal); }
.flow-node-dot svg { width: 44px; height: 44px; color: var(--verdan-green); transition: color 0.3s; }
.flow-card:hover .flow-node-dot svg { color: var(--forge-ember); }
.fact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-3); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .fact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.fact-card { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); align-items: flex-start; min-width: 0; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--parchment-line); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease); }
.fact-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--copper-flare); }
.fact-card .card-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 0; }
.fact-card .card-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.fact-card .f-label { display: block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--forge-ember); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.fact-card .f-value { font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--charcoal); line-height: 1.5; overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: break-word; }
.fact-card .f-note { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--forge-ember); }
.contact-facts { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.fact-mini { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); align-items: flex-start; min-width: 0; }
.fact-mini .card-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ===================== LIVE BRAND STAGE ===================== */
.brand-stage {
  position: absolute;
  top: 62%;                       /* lowered; the trust card sits above the icon, freeing the full stage */
  width: var(--stage-w);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: visible;              /* let the shifted stage show fully */
}
/* icon uses the full stage now that the trust card sits above it */
.brand-stage-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* moving tone glow */
.stage-glow { animation: stageGlow 6s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: 200px 200px; }
@keyframes stageGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.55; transform: scale(0.92); }
  50%      { opacity: 1;    transform: scale(1.08); }
}

/* 6 outward radar rings */
.ring {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(210, 101, 60, 0.55);
  stroke-width: 2;
  transform-origin: 200px 200px;
  animation: radarPulse 4.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1) infinite;
}
.ring:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.ring:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.ring:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 1.4s; }
.ring:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 2.1s; }
.ring:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 2.8s; }
.ring:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 3.5s; }
@keyframes radarPulse {
  0%   { r: 64;  opacity: 0;    stroke-width: 2.5; }
  15%  { opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { r: 188; opacity: 0;    stroke-width: 0.5; }
}

/* orange roots breathing */
.roots .root {
  stroke-dasharray: 60;
  stroke-dashoffset: 60;
  animation: rootGrow 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.roots .root:nth-child(odd)  { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.roots .root:nth-child(3n)   { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
.roots .root:nth-child(4n)   { animation-delay: 1.4s; }
@keyframes rootGrow {
  0%   { stroke-dashoffset: 60;  opacity: 0.35; }
  50%  { stroke-dashoffset: 0;   opacity: 1; }
  100% { stroke-dashoffset: -20; opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* square brand mark subtle float */
.brand-stage-svg .g[clip-path] { animation: markFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: 200px 200px; }
@keyframes markFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

/* hide stage on small screens to protect layout */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .brand-stage { display: none; }
}

/* ===================== AI CIRCUITRY MESH ===================== */
/* rotating outer orbit */
.circuit-orbit { transform-origin: 200px 200px; animation: circuitSpin 60s linear infinite; }
@keyframes circuitSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* capability nodes */
.circuit-nodes .node-core {
  fill: rgba(20, 32, 26, 0.92);
  stroke: url(#circuitGrad);
  stroke-width: 2;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: nodeBeep 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.circuit-nodes .node:nth-child(1) .node-core { animation-delay: 0.0s; }
.circuit-nodes .node:nth-child(2) .node-core { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.circuit-nodes .node:nth-child(3) .node-core { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.circuit-nodes .node:nth-child(4) .node-core { animation-delay: 1.05s; }
.circuit-nodes .node:nth-child(5) .node-core { animation-delay: 1.4s; }
.circuit-nodes .node:nth-child(6) .node-core { animation-delay: 1.75s; }
.circuit-nodes .node:nth-child(7) .node-core { animation-delay: 2.1s; }
@keyframes nodeBeep {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1);    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(210,101,60,0)); }
  50%      { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.12); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(246,179,106,0.85)); }
}
.circuit-nodes .node-ico { animation: icoFade 2.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.circuit-nodes .node:nth-child(n) .node-ico { animation-delay: inherit; }
@keyframes icoFade { 0%,100% { opacity: 0.75; } 50% { opacity: 1; } }
.circuit-nodes .node-label {
  fill: rgba(244,239,228,0.78);
  font-size: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-anchor: middle;
}

/* circuitry trace dash flow (orange energy running outward) */
.circuit-traces .trace {
  stroke-dasharray: 5 7;
  animation: traceFlow 1.6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes traceFlow { to { stroke-dashoffset: -24; } }

/* energy pulses travelling outward */
.circuit-pulses .pulse {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(246,179,106,0.95));
}

.fact-mini .card-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.fact-mini .f-label { display: block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--forge-ember); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.fact-mini .f-value { font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--charcoal); line-height: 1.5; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.case-study-card .card-icon { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }