:root{
  /* Ink & Lime palette — one dark (navy), one accent (logo lime), warm neutrals */
  --paper:#FAF9F5;
  --paper-2:#F1EFE8;
  --card:#FFFFFF;
  --ink:#101B2D;          /* single darkest color: navy */
  --muted:#48566B;        /* slate body text */
  --line:#E6E3DB;
  --green:#101B2D;        /* text/link accents = navy (Ink & Lime uses navy for text, lime for pops) */
  --green-deep:#16243D;   /* navy for dark surfaces/bands */
  --lime:#A8D45C;
  --logo-green:#7EC542;
  --lime-soft:#EDF5DC;
  --radius:16px;
  --shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(16,27,45,.09);
}
*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;
  background:var(--paper);
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
h1,h2,h3{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:500;line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.015em}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
.wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}

/* buttons */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:16px 30px;border-radius:999px;
  transition:.25s;border:1px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.btn svg{transition:transform .25s}
.btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
.btn-dark{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.btn-dark:hover{background:var(--green-deep);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(16,27,45,.25)}
.btn-green{background:var(--logo-green);color:var(--ink)}
.btn-green:hover{background:#6FB539;color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(126,197,66,.32)}
.btn-lime{background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink)}
.btn-lime:hover{background:var(--logo-green);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(126,197,66,.3)}
.btn-line{border-color:var(--ink);color:var(--ink)}
.btn-line:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-line-light{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:#fff}
.btn-line-light:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-sm{padding:12px 24px;font-size:14px}

/* header */
.topbar{
  background:var(--green-deep);color:#DCEBC8;text-align:center;
  font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;padding:9px 16px;
}
.topbar strong{color:#fff}
header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;background:rgba(250,248,243,.88);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:80px}
.logo{display:block}
.logo img{display:block;height:58px;width:auto}
nav.menu{display:flex;gap:34px;align-items:center}
nav.menu a{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);position:relative}
.menu>a,.has-drop>a{padding:6px 0}
.menu>a::after,.has-drop>a::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--green);transition:width .25s}
.menu>a:hover::after,.menu>a.active::after,.has-drop>a:hover::after,.has-drop>a.active::after{width:100%}
.menu>a.active,.has-drop>a.active{color:var(--green)}
.has-drop{position:relative}
.has-drop>a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;cursor:pointer}
.has-drop>a svg{transition:transform .25s}
.has-drop:hover>a svg{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.drop{
  position:absolute;top:100%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  padding:10px;min-width:240px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .2s,transform .2s;z-index:120;
}
.drop::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:-12px;left:0;right:0;height:12px}
.has-drop:hover .drop{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(6px)}
.drop a{font-size:14px;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:9px;white-space:nowrap;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
.drop a::after{display:none}
.drop a:hover{background:var(--paper-2);color:var(--green)}
.drop-wide{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;min-width:500px}
.burger{display:none;background:none;border:none;font-size:26px;cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink)}

/* section scaffolding + square-motif titles */
section{padding:104px 0}
.title{
  font-size:clamp(32px,3.8vw,50px);margin-bottom:20px;max-width:820px;
  position:relative;z-index:0;
}
.title::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;z-index:-1;box-sizing:border-box;
  left:-.2em;top:-.14em;width:1.42em;height:1.3em;
  border:3px solid var(--lime);border-right:none;
}
.title::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;z-index:-1;
  left:calc(1.22em - 3px);top:-.14em;width:3px;height:1.3em;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--lime) 0 15%,transparent 15% 85%,var(--lime) 85% 100%);
}
.lead{color:var(--muted);font-size:17.5px;max-width:640px}
.center{text-align:center}
.center .title,.center .lead{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.sec-head{margin-bottom:60px}
.alt{background:var(--paper-2);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}

/* interior page hero */
.page-hero{padding:84px 0 76px;background:var(--paper-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.page-hero .title{font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,68px);margin-bottom:0}
.page-hero .lead{margin-top:24px;font-size:19px;max-width:620px}
.page-hero .hero-cta{margin-top:34px;display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.page-hero .crumb{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px;color:var(--muted)}
.page-hero .crumb a{color:var(--muted)}
.page-hero .crumb .sep{color:var(--line)}

/* dark hero variant (service / detail pages) */
.page-hero.hero-dark{
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,#1B2C48 0%,var(--green-deep) 52%,#0A1322 122%);
  color:#fff;border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:170px;
}
.page-hero.hero-dark::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(720px 360px at 84% 12%,rgba(168,212,92,.20),transparent 62%);
}
.page-hero.hero-dark .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.page-hero.hero-dark .title{color:#fff}
.page-hero.hero-dark .lead{color:#C7D8CC}
.page-hero.hero-dark .crumb{color:var(--lime)}
.page-hero.hero-dark .crumb a{color:#9DB7A8}
.page-hero.hero-dark .crumb a:hover{color:#fff}
.page-hero.hero-dark .crumb .sep{color:rgba(255,255,255,.25)}
.page-hero .land{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-2px;width:100%;height:180px;pointer-events:none;z-index:1}

/* soft-green tinted section (alternative to beige .alt) */
.tint{background:var(--lime-soft);border-top:1px solid #DCE9C2;border-bottom:1px solid #DCE9C2}
.tint .value .no{color:var(--green);-webkit-text-stroke:0}

/* hero (home) */
.hero{position:relative;padding:96px 0 100px;overflow:hidden}
.hero .wrap{position:relative}
.hero-cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(38px,4.6vw,64px);margin-bottom:26px}
.hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--green);position:relative;white-space:nowrap}
.hero h1 em svg{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-10px;width:100%;height:14px}
.hero .sub{font-size:18px;color:var(--muted);max-width:540px;margin-bottom:36px}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* hero stat mosaic */
.mosaic{display:grid;gap:18px}
.m-card{
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;
  padding:22px 24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.m-card .m-label{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:8px}
.m-big{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:14px}
.m-big .num{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:56px;line-height:1;color:var(--ink)}
.m-big .delta{background:var(--lime-soft);color:var(--green-deep);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:999px}
.m-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:14px}
.m-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.m-row .pos{font-weight:700;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--green-deep);background:var(--lime-soft);border-radius:6px;padding:2px 9px;white-space:nowrap}
.m-duo{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px}
.spark{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin-top:6px}

/* forecast visual (CTA band) */
.forecast-card{background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:24px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);color:var(--ink)}
.fc-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:18px}
.fc-badge{background:var(--lime-soft);color:var(--green-deep);font-weight:700;font-size:12px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:999px;white-space:nowrap}
.fc-bars{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;gap:10px;height:120px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:14px}
.fc-bars span{flex:1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--lime),var(--logo-green));border-radius:6px 6px 0 0;opacity:.5}
.fc-bars span:nth-child(5),.fc-bars span:nth-child(6){opacity:.75}
.fc-bars span:last-child{opacity:1}
.fc-note{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted)}

/* pillars / steps — editorial numbered rows */
.pillars{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.pillar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:110px 1fr 1.6fr;gap:32px;align-items:baseline;padding:40px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:.3s}
.pillar:hover{background:var(--card);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-radius:var(--radius);border-color:transparent}
.pillar .no{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:44px;color:var(--green);font-style:italic}
.pillar h3{font-size:26px}
.pillar p{color:var(--muted);font-size:16px}

/* partner dark band (with hover) */
.partner{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.partner::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(760px 340px at 85% 0%,rgba(168,212,92,.14),transparent 62%)}
.partner .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.partner .title{color:#fff}
.partner .lead{color:#B9C4D4}
.partner-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px}
@media(max-width:1080px){.partner-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
.pb-step{padding:34px 30px 32px;border-radius:16px;position:relative;border:1px solid transparent;transition:transform .3s,background .3s,border-color .3s}
.pb-step::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:30px;right:30px;height:3px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--lime);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .35s}
.pb-step .pb-n{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:42px;line-height:1;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.5px var(--lime);margin-bottom:18px;transition:color .3s}
.pb-step h3{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:500;font-size:22px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:10px}
.pb-step p{color:#B9C4D4;font-size:15px}
.pb-step:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);background:rgba(168,212,92,.07);border-color:rgba(168,212,92,.28)}
.pb-step:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.pb-step:hover .pb-n{color:var(--lime)}
@media(max-width:820px){.partner-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* step cards (how we work) */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.step{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:38px 32px;transition:.3s}
.step:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.step .no{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:20px;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--green);margin-bottom:16px;display:block}
.step h3{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:12px}
.step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:15.5px}

/* CTA band */
.cta-band{background:var(--green-deep);border-radius:28px;color:#fff;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;padding:64px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(500px 280px at 85% 15%,rgba(168,212,92,.22),transparent 60%)}
.cta-band>*{position:relative}
.cta-band h2{font-size:clamp(32px,3.8vw,50px);margin-bottom:16px}
.cta-band p{color:#BFD3C6;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:32px;max-width:460px}
.cta-band.light{background:var(--lime-soft);border:1px solid #DCE9C2}
.cta-band.light::before{display:none}
.cta-band.light h2{color:var(--ink)}
.cta-band.light p{color:var(--muted)}
.cta-band.solo{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}
.cta-band.solo p{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.cta-band.solo .cta-actions{justify-content:center}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* local seo compare slider */
.local{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr;gap:72px;align-items:center}
.compare{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow);user-select:none;background:#fff}
.compare img{width:100%;pointer-events:none}
.compare .after-img{position:absolute;inset:0;clip-path:inset(0 0 0 50%)}
.compare .divider{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:50%;width:3px;background:var(--green);cursor:ew-resize}
.compare .handle{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:ew-resize;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(16,27,45,.4)}
.compare .tag{position:absolute;top:14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px}
.compare .tag.before{left:14px;background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.compare .tag.after{right:14px;background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink)}
.slide-hint{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;margin-top:16px;justify-content:center}

/* services grid */
.services{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.svc{border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:40px 34px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:.3s;background:transparent;position:relative}
.svc::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:100%;height:3px;background:var(--green);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .35s}
.svc:hover{background:var(--card);box-shadow:var(--shadow);z-index:1}
.svc:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.svc .no{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:17px;color:var(--green);margin-bottom:18px}
.svc h3{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:12px}
.svc p{color:var(--muted);font-size:15.5px;flex:1}
.svc .more{margin-top:22px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.svc .more svg{transition:transform .25s}
.svc:hover .more svg{transform:translateX(5px)}

/* team */
.team{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:28px}
.team.compact{gap:24px}
.member{text-align:center}
.member .photo{border-radius:200px 200px var(--radius) var(--radius);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:.85;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow);margin-bottom:20px;position:relative;background:var(--paper-2)}
.member .photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:.5s}
.member:hover .photo img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.member h3{font-size:20px;margin-bottom:4px}
.member p{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--green);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* values */
.values{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px}
.value{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:44px 36px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:.3s;position:relative}
.value:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.value .no{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:52px;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--green);margin-bottom:20px;line-height:1}
.value h3{font-size:23px;margin-bottom:14px}
.value p{color:var(--muted);font-size:15.5px;flex:1}
.value a{margin-top:24px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green);display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center}

/* results band */
.results-band{text-align:center;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-radius:28px;padding:80px 48px 200px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.results-band .land{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-4px;width:100%;height:180px;pointer-events:none}
.results-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(600px 300px at 50% 0%,rgba(168,212,92,.15),transparent 65%)}
.results-band>*{position:relative}
.results-band h2{font-size:clamp(32px,3.8vw,50px);max-width:820px;margin:0 auto 20px}
.results-band p{color:#9DAAC2;font-size:17px;max-width:620px;margin:0 auto 36px}

/* case studies */
.cases{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:28px}
.case{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:44px 40px;transition:.3s;display:flex;flex-direction:column;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.case:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.case .stat{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:60px;line-height:1;color:var(--green);margin-bottom:6px}
.case .stat-label{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:24px}
.case h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:14px}
.case p{color:var(--muted);font-size:15.5px;flex:1}
.case .more{margin-top:24px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.case .more svg{transition:transform .25s}
.case:hover .more svg{transform:translateX(5px)}

/* blog list */
.posts{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.post{display:grid;grid-template-columns:280px 1fr auto;gap:40px;align-items:center;padding:32px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:.3s}
.post:hover{background:var(--card);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-radius:var(--radius);border-color:transparent}
.post .thumb{border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:var(--paper-2)}
.post .thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:.45s}
.post:hover .thumb img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.post .cat{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--green);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px}
.post h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;max-width:560px}
.post .arrow{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--ink);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:.3s;flex-shrink:0}
.post:hover .arrow{background:var(--green);border-color:var(--green);color:#fff;transform:rotate(-45deg)}

/* FAQ */
.faq-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:72px;align-items:start}
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq-item summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:500;font-size:20px;padding:26px 4px}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq-item .plus{flex-shrink:0;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--green);color:var(--green);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;transition:.3s}
.faq-item[open] .plus{transform:rotate(45deg);background:var(--green);color:#fff}
.faq-item .answer{padding:0 4px 28px;color:var(--muted);font-size:16px;max-width:640px}
.faq-item .answer ul{margin:10px 0 0 20px}

/* forms */
.field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;margin-bottom:18px}
.field label{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.field input,.field textarea,.field select{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;
  padding:14px 18px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);outline:none;transition:.25s;width:100%;
}
.field textarea{min-height:130px;resize:vertical}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus,.field select:focus{border-color:var(--green)}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px}
.nl-form{display:flex;gap:12px}
.nl-form input{flex:1;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:16px 26px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);outline:none;transition:.25s}
.nl-form input:focus{border-color:var(--green)}

/* contact page */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:64px;align-items:start}
.contact-card{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:40px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.contact-info{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:26px;margin-top:8px}
.ci-item{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start}
.ci-item .ic{flex-shrink:0;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--lime-soft);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.ci-item h4{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:5px}
.ci-item p,.ci-item a{font-size:16px;color:var(--ink)}
.ci-item a:hover{color:var(--green)}

/* article / blog post */
.article{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
.article-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;align-items:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:18px}
.article-meta .cat{font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green);font-size:12px}
.article-meta .dot{width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--line)}
.article-hero-img{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow);margin:0 auto 8px;max-width:1000px;aspect-ratio:16/8;background:var(--paper-2)}
.article-hero-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.article-hero-img.chart{aspect-ratio:3/2;max-width:760px;background:#0C1626;border:none}
.article-hero-img.chart img{object-fit:contain}
.prose>*{max-width:760px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.prose p{color:#33404F;font-size:18px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:24px}
.prose h2{font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,34px);margin:48px 0 18px}
.prose h3{font-size:22px;margin:36px 0 14px}
.prose ul,.prose ol{margin:0 auto 24px;padding-left:24px;color:#33404F;font-size:18px;line-height:1.7}
.prose li{margin-bottom:10px}
.prose li::marker{color:var(--green)}
.prose a{color:var(--green);font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.prose strong{color:var(--ink)}
.prose blockquote{
  border-left:4px solid var(--lime);background:var(--lime-soft);border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;
  padding:24px 28px;margin:36px auto;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:23px;line-height:1.4;color:var(--green-deep);
}
.prose figure{margin:36px auto}
.prose figure img{border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.prose figcaption{text-align:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;margin-top:12px}
.article-share{border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:48px;padding-top:28px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}

/* tools strip */
.tools{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;justify-content:center}
.tool{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:12px 24px;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}

/* footer */
footer{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:80px 0 0;margin-top:104px}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:48px;padding-bottom:60px}
.foot-grid h4{font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin-bottom:22px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:700}
.foot-grid ul{list-style:none}
.foot-grid li{margin-bottom:12px}
.foot-grid a:not(.btn){color:#9DAAC2;font-size:14px;transition:.2s}
.foot-grid a:not(.btn):hover{color:var(--lime)}
.foot-logo img{display:block}
.foot-about p{color:#9DAAC2;font-size:14.5px;margin:22px 0}
.contact-line{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;color:#9DAAC2;font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:12px}
.contact-line a:hover{color:var(--lime)}
.foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding:28px 0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:#9DAAC2;font-size:13.5px}
.foot-bottom a{color:#9DAAC2}
.foot-bottom a:hover{color:var(--lime)}

/* team bio modal */
.member.has-bio{cursor:pointer}
.member.has-bio .photo{position:relative}
.member.has-bio .photo::after{
  content:'Read bio';position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(16,27,45,0);color:transparent;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;transition:.3s;
}
.member.has-bio:hover .photo::after,.member.has-bio:focus-visible .photo::after{background:rgba(16,27,45,.55);color:#fff}
.member.has-bio:hover h3{color:var(--green)}
.member.has-bio:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--green);outline-offset:4px;border-radius:var(--radius)}
.bio-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:24px}
.bio-modal.open{display:flex}
.bio-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(16,27,45,.62);backdrop-filter:blur(3px)}
.bio-dialog{
  position:relative;z-index:1;background:var(--card);border-radius:20px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  max-width:580px;width:100%;overflow:hidden;max-height:88vh;animation:bioIn .25s ease;
}
@keyframes bioIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.bio-body{padding:40px 44px 36px;overflow-y:auto;max-height:88vh}
.bio-body h3{font-size:28px;margin-bottom:6px}
.bio-role{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green);margin-bottom:18px}
.bio-text{color:var(--muted);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.7}
.bio-text p{margin-bottom:12px}
.bio-text p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.bio-close{
  position:absolute;top:14px;right:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);border:1px solid var(--line);
  width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;font-size:22px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink);z-index:2;transition:.2s;
}
.bio-close:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
@media(max-width:560px){.bio-body{padding:32px 26px 28px}}

/* ===== Trial by Fire podcast ===== */
.pod-hero{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;padding:96px 0 100px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,#1B2C48 0%,var(--green-deep) 50%,#0A1322 120%);
}
.pod-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(760px 380px at 82% 10%,rgba(168,212,92,.20),transparent 62%)}
.pod-hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.pod-eyebrow{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--lime);margin-bottom:20px}
.pod-hero h1{font-size:clamp(44px,6vw,82px);line-height:1.02;margin-bottom:14px}
.pod-hero .pod-sub{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(19px,2.2vw,26px);color:#EAF3E2;margin-bottom:22px}
.pod-hero p.lead{color:#C7D8CC;font-size:17.5px;max-width:560px}
.pod-cover{border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4);aspect-ratio:1;background:#0A1322}
.pod-cover img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
/* Trial by Fire flame accent (podcast sub-brand) */
.fire{background:linear-gradient(to top,#E8390E,#FF7C38,#FFC247);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent}
.pod-hero::after,.ep-header .flames{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:1;background:url('podcast-flames.svg') 0 0/contain repeat;opacity:.10;mix-blend-mode:lighten}
.ep-header .flames{z-index:1}
.ep-header .wrap{z-index:3}
.platforms{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:30px}
.plat-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);color:#fff;transition:.25s}
.plat-btn:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.plat-btn svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.plat-btn.soon{opacity:.5;cursor:default;pointer-events:none}
.plat-btn.soon .tag{font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.85}
.plat-btn.dark{border-color:var(--line);color:var(--ink)}
.plat-btn.dark:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}

/* episode grid */
.ep-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px}
.ep-card{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:.3s}
.ep-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.ep-thumb{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;background:var(--paper-2);cursor:pointer;border:none;padding:0;width:100%;display:block}
.ep-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:.45s}
.ep-card:hover .ep-thumb img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.ep-thumb .play{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.ep-thumb .play span{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(16,27,45,.82);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:.25s;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.ep-thumb:hover .play span{background:var(--lime);transform:scale(1.08)}
.ep-thumb .play svg{width:24px;height:24px;margin-left:3px}
.ep-badge{position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;background:rgba(11,17,32,.8);color:#fff;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 11px;border-radius:999px}
.ep-body{padding:24px 26px 26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.ep-guest{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green);margin-bottom:9px}
.ep-body h3{font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:16px;flex:1}
.ep-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ep-card.soon .ep-thumb{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--paper-2),#E4E7DB);cursor:default}
.ep-soon-face{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;color:var(--muted)}
.ep-soon-face .lbl{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:22px;color:var(--green)}

/* video modal (podcast popup) */
.video-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:24px}
.video-modal.open{display:flex}
.video-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(11,17,32,.78);backdrop-filter:blur(3px)}
.video-dialog{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;max-width:960px;animation:bioIn .25s ease}
.video-frame{position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.5);background:#000}
.video-frame iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}
.video-title{color:#fff;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:19px;margin-top:16px}
.video-close{position:absolute;top:-46px;right:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);color:#fff;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;font-size:22px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;transition:.2s}
.video-close:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}

/* host block */
.host{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.host-photo{border-radius:200px 200px var(--radius) var(--radius);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:.82;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow);max-width:360px;background:var(--paper-2)}
.host-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}

/* nominate + calendly */
.calendly-inline-widget{border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}

/* ===== episode page ===== */
.ep-header{position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;background:var(--ink);padding:0}
.ep-header .cover{position:absolute;inset:0}
.ep-header .cover img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.28}
.ep-header::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(16,27,45,.55),rgba(11,17,32,.9))}
.ep-header .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:88px 24px 72px}
.ep-header .crumb{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--lime);margin-bottom:16px}
.ep-header .crumb a{color:#9DB7A8}
.ep-header .crumb a:hover{color:#fff}
.ep-header h1{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,50px);max-width:900px;margin-bottom:14px}
.ep-header .ep-meta{color:#C7D8CC;font-size:15.5px;display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.ep-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 320px;gap:56px;align-items:start}
.ep-sidebar{position:sticky;top:100px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px}
.ep-panel{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.ep-panel h4{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:16px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif}
.ep-panel .lk{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);transition:.2s}
.ep-panel .lk:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.ep-panel .lk:hover{color:var(--green)}
.ep-panel .lk svg{width:18px;height:18px;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--green)}
.transcript .t-q{border-left:5px solid var(--lime);background:var(--lime-soft);border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;margin:28px 0 16px;padding:14px 22px}
.transcript .t-q:first-child{margin-top:0}
.transcript .t-q p{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:17.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink);margin:0}
.transcript .t-q strong{font-weight:700;color:var(--ink)}
.transcript .t-a{color:#33404F;font-size:17px;line-height:1.78;margin:0 0 20px}
.transcript .t-a strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:700}
/* episode about-bios */
.ep-bios{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:36px}
.ep-bio{display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:flex-start}
.ep-bio .pic{width:122px;height:150px;object-fit:cover;object-position:top;border-radius:120px 120px 14px 14px;flex-shrink:0;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow);background:var(--paper-2)}
/* guest bio uses the 16:9 cover art: zoom into its right side where the guest's photo sits */
.ep-bio .pic.guest{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.ep-bio .pic.guest img{position:absolute;top:-10%;right:-8%;height:165%;width:auto;max-width:none}
.ep-bio h4{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:500;font-size:22px;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:4px}
.ep-bio .role{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:12px}
.ep-bio p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65}
@media(max-width:900px){.ep-bios{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}}
@media(max-width:520px){.ep-bio{flex-direction:column}}
@media(max-width:1020px){
  .pod-hero .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .ep-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .host{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .host-photo{max-width:280px}
  .ep-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .ep-sidebar{position:static;flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .ep-sidebar .ep-panel{flex:1;min-width:240px}
}
@media(max-width:620px){.ep-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* reveal */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

@media(max-width:1020px){
  .cta-band{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:44px}
  .hero-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}
  .local,.faq-grid,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
  .services{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .team{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .values,.steps,.cases{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .pillar{grid-template-columns:80px 1fr;gap:20px}
  .pillar p{grid-column:2}
  .post{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
  .post .arrow{display:none}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  nav.menu{display:none}
  .burger{display:block}
  .has-drop{width:100%}
  .has-drop:hover>a svg{transform:none}
  .drop,.drop-wide{position:static;transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;box-shadow:none;border:none;background:transparent;padding:2px 0 10px 14px;min-width:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
  .has-drop:hover .drop{transform:none}
  .drop a{padding:8px 0}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .services,.team,.values,.steps,.cases{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  section{padding:68px 0}
  .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .nl-form{flex-direction:column}
}

/* ============ Service detail: two-column layout + sticky sidebar ============ */
.svc-body{padding:clamp(40px,6vw,72px) 0}
.svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 350px;gap:clamp(32px,4vw,60px);align-items:start}
.svc-main > section{padding:0 0 clamp(34px,5vw,52px)}
.svc-main > section:last-of-type{padding-bottom:0}
.svc-main > section > .wrap{max-width:none;padding:0}
.svc-main .sec-head{margin-bottom:22px}
.svc-main section.tint{background:var(--lime-soft);border-radius:18px;padding:0;margin:0 0 clamp(34px,5vw,52px)}
.svc-main section.tint > .wrap{padding:clamp(24px,3vw,34px)}
.svc-main .faq-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}
/* sidebar */
.svc-aside{position:sticky;top:100px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px}
.svc-nav{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:18px 18px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(16,27,45,.06)}
.svc-nav h4{font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin:2px 4px 10px}
.svc-nav ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.svc-nav a{display:block;padding:9px 12px;border-radius:9px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;font-size:14.5px;text-decoration:none;border-left:3px solid transparent}
.svc-nav a:hover{background:var(--lime-soft)}
.svc-nav a.active{background:var(--lime-soft);border-left-color:var(--lime);font-weight:700}
/* sticky lead form */
.svc-form-card{background:var(--green-deep);color:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:24px 22px;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(16,27,45,.14)}
.svc-form-card h4{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:21px;margin-bottom:6px;color:#fff}
.svc-form-card > p{color:#C7D8CC;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:16px}
.svc-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
.svc-form label{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#AFC0D0}
.svc-form input,.svc-form textarea{font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:normal;color:var(--ink);background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:9px;padding:10px 12px}
.svc-form input:focus,.svc-form textarea:focus{outline:2px solid var(--lime);outline-offset:1px}
.svc-form textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:64px}
.svc-form button{margin-top:4px;width:100%;justify-content:center}
.svc-form .hp{position:absolute;left:-5000px;height:0;overflow:hidden}
.svc-body + section{padding-top:0}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .svc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .svc-aside{position:static;order:2}
}

/* ============ Trust elements (2026-09 homepage refresh) ============ */
/* stat band */
.trust-band{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
.trust-stat{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:26px 24px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(16,27,45,.05)}
.trust-stat .tn{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(30px,3.4vw,44px);color:var(--ink);line-height:1;margin-bottom:8px}
.trust-stat .tn em{font-style:normal;color:var(--logo-green,#7EC542)}
.trust-stat p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.5}
@media(max-width:900px){.trust-band{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:520px){.trust-band{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
/* badge marquee */
.marquee{overflow:hidden;position:relative;padding:18px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff}
.marquee-track{display:flex;gap:14px;width:max-content;animation:marquee 36s linear infinite}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes marquee{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){.marquee-track{animation:none;flex-wrap:wrap;width:auto;justify-content:center}}
.badge-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;white-space:nowrap;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:9px 18px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);background:var(--paper,#FAF9F5)}
.badge-pill .dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--logo-green,#7EC542);flex-shrink:0}
/* testimonials */
.quotes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.quote-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:28px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(16,27,45,.05);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.quote-card .qmark{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:44px;line-height:1;color:var(--logo-green,#7EC542);margin-bottom:10px}
.quote-card blockquote{font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 18px;flex:1}
.quote-card .qwho{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
@media(max-width:900px){.quotes{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
/* Trial by Fire homepage band */
.tbf-band{position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#1B2C48 0%,var(--green-deep) 50%,#0A1322 120%)}
.tbf-band::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:1;background:url('podcast-flames.svg') 0 0/contain repeat;opacity:.10;mix-blend-mode:lighten}
.tbf-band .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.tbf-cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.4fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}
.tbf-cover{border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);box-shadow:0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.4);aspect-ratio:1;background:#0A1322}
.tbf-cover img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.tbf-band h2{color:#fff}
.tbf-band .lead{color:#C7D8CC}
.tbf-eps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin:22px 0 26px}
.tbf-ep{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:12px;padding:12px 16px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;transition:background .25s}
.tbf-ep:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.tbf-ep .n{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-style:italic;color:var(--lime);font-size:15px;flex-shrink:0}
.tbf-ep .t{font-size:15px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35}
.tbf-ep .g{color:#9DB7A8;font-size:13px}
@media(max-width:900px){.tbf-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr}.tbf-cover{max-width:340px}}
/* service card icons */
.svc-ico{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--lime-soft);color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:14px}
.svc-ico svg{width:24px;height:24px}
/* team numbers (who we are) */
.team-numbers{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px}
.tnum{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:12px}
.tnum .n{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:30px;color:var(--ink)}
.tnum p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4}
/* team photo placeholder */
.photo-band{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.photo-band img{width:100%;display:block}
.photo-placeholder{aspect-ratio:16/7;background:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,var(--paper-2),var(--paper-2) 14px,#fff 14px,#fff 28px);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;text-align:center;padding:20px}
/* footer socials */
.foot-social{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:18px}
.foot-social a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#C9D4E4;transition:background .25s,color .25s}
.foot-social a:hover{background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink)}
.foot-social svg{width:17px;height:17px}
/* service page expert quote strip */
.svc-quote{background:var(--lime-soft);border-left:5px solid var(--lime);border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;padding:22px 26px;margin:0 0 clamp(34px,5vw,52px);display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:center}
.svc-quote .q-pic{width:78px;height:96px;object-fit:cover;object-position:top;border-radius:78px 78px 10px 10px;flex-shrink:0;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(16,27,45,.12);background:var(--paper-2)}
@media(max-width:520px){.svc-quote{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}}
.svc-quote blockquote{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:19px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 10px}
.svc-quote .qwho{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}

/* "as seen at" logo strip */
.logo-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:18px;align-items:stretch}
.logo-tile{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;min-height:92px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:16px 20px}
.logo-tile img{max-height:56px;max-width:100%;width:auto;object-fit:contain;filter:grayscale(1) opacity(.7);transition:filter .25s}
.logo-tile:hover img{filter:none}
.logo-tile .txt{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;text-align:center;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.3}
@media(max-width:900px){.logo-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:520px){.logo-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}

/* process pipeline (chosen option P-B) */
.pipe-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:8px}
.pipe-step{position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:24px 20px 22px 30px;clip-path:polygon(0 0,calc(100% - 22px) 0,100% 50%,calc(100% - 22px) 100%,0 100%,14px 50%)}
.pipe-step:first-child{clip-path:polygon(0 0,calc(100% - 22px) 0,100% 50%,calc(100% - 22px) 100%,0 100%)}
.pipe-step.loop{background:var(--green-deep);border-color:var(--green-deep)}
.pipe-step.loop h3{color:#fff}
.pipe-step.loop p{color:#C7D8CC}
.pipe-step h3{font-size:17px;margin:10px 0 6px}
.pipe-step p{font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted)}
.pipe-num{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:6px;background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink);font:700 13px 'Inter',sans-serif}
.pipe-bracket{grid-column:3/6;margin-top:14px;border:2px dashed var(--logo-green);border-top:none;border-radius:0 0 14px 14px;height:26px;position:relative}
.pipe-bracket span{position:absolute;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);top:12px;background:var(--lime-soft);border:1px solid var(--lime);border-radius:999px;padding:4px 16px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap}
@media(max-width:900px){.pipe-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pipe-bracket{display:none}}

/* values sticky split (chosen option V-C) */
.vals-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:56px;align-items:start}
.vals-left{position:sticky;top:110px}
.val-item{border-left:4px solid var(--lime);padding:6px 0 6px 24px;margin-bottom:30px}
.val-item:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.val-item .k{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--logo-green)}
.val-item h3{font-size:20px;margin:4px 0 6px}
.val-item p{color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;line-height:1.6}
@media(max-width:900px){.vals-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vals-left{position:static;margin-bottom:14px}}

/* testimonials (chosen option T-D): navy band, three quotes side by side */
.td-band{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#1B2C48,var(--green-deep) 55%,#0A1322 120%);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:92px 0}
.td-band .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.td-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(640px 320px at 85% 0%,rgba(168,212,92,.14),transparent 60%)}
.td-head{position:relative;margin-bottom:40px}
.td-head h2{color:#fff}
.td-head p{color:#9DB7A8;font-size:15px;margin-top:8px}
.td-grid{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0}
.td-q{padding:8px 34px 0 34px;position:relative}
.td-q + .td-q{border-left:1px solid rgba(168,212,92,.35)}
.td-q:first-child{padding-left:0}
.td-q:last-child{padding-right:0}
.td-q .qm{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:58px;line-height:.6;color:var(--lime);display:block;margin-bottom:16px}
.td-q blockquote{margin:0 0 18px;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:18.5px;line-height:1.5;color:#E8EEF6}
.td-q .w{color:#9DB7A8;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase}
@media(max-width:900px){.td-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.td-q{padding:22px 0}.td-q + .td-q{border-left:none;border-top:1px solid rgba(168,212,92,.35)}}

/* stats ticker (chosen option M-B, with lime bar separators) */
.mb-strip{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green-deep),var(--ink));overflow:hidden;padding:26px 0}
.mb-track{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:44px;width:max-content;animation:marquee 34s linear infinite}
.mb-strip:hover .mb-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.mb-item{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;white-space:nowrap}
.mb-item .n{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:34px;color:var(--lime);line-height:1}
.mb-item .l{color:#DCE5F0;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.02em}
.mb-sep{width:3px;height:36px;background:var(--lime);border-radius:2px;flex-shrink:0;align-self:center}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){.mb-track{animation:none;flex-wrap:wrap;width:auto;justify-content:center}}

/* hero client card (hybrid of options H-B and H-C, chosen 2026-09) */
.hero-client{border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow);background:#fff}
.hero-client .top{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#1B2C48,var(--green-deep) 60%,#0A1322 130%);color:#fff;padding:24px 28px 22px}
.hero-client .top .m-label{color:#9DB7A8;margin-bottom:10px}
.hero-client .top .m-label strong{font-weight:700}
.hero-client .big{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px}
.hero-client .big .n{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:54px;line-height:1;color:var(--lime)}
.hero-client .big .t{color:#DCE5F0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.45;max-width:230px}
.hero-client .body{padding:16px 28px 20px}
.hero-client .foot{margin-top:12px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--logo-green)}

/* NY state outline in the hero client card */
.hero-client .top{position:relative;padding-right:150px}
.hero-client .ny{position:absolute;right:20px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:112px;height:auto;pointer-events:none}
.hero-client .ny .state{fill:rgba(168,212,92,.07);stroke:rgba(168,212,92,.65);stroke-width:2.5;stroke-linejoin:round}
.hero-client .ny .buf{fill:var(--lime)}
.hero-client .ny .ping{fill:none;stroke:var(--lime);stroke-width:2;opacity:.8;transform-origin:29px 89px;animation:ny-ping 2.6s ease-out infinite}
@keyframes ny-ping{0%{transform:scale(.4);opacity:.8}70%{transform:scale(1.6);opacity:0}100%{transform:scale(1.6);opacity:0}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){.hero-client .ny .ping{animation:none;opacity:.35}}
@media(max-width:520px){.hero-client .top{padding-right:28px}.hero-client .ny{display:none}}

/* hero card footer link */
.hero-client a.foot{display:inline-block}
.hero-client a.foot:hover{text-decoration:underline}