/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL TYPOGRAPHY POLICY
   Public-facing text should never render below 16px.
   Legal/disclaimer copy is the sole intentional exception.
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --ctg-min-readable-type:16px;
  --bg:#202226;
  --bg-2:#25282d;
  --surface:#292c32;
  --surface-2:#30343b;
  --line:rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  --line-soft:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  --text:#f4f4f1;
  --muted:#a7adb6;
  --muted-2:#9097a1;
  --accent:#b8c6ff;
  --accent-soft:rgba(184,198,255,.10);
  --max:1380px;
  --measure:760px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.25,1);
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}

.sr-only{
  position:absolute!important;
  width:1px!important;
  height:1px!important;
  padding:0!important;
  margin:-1px!important;
  overflow:hidden!important;
  clip:rect(0,0,0,0)!important;
  white-space:nowrap!important;
  border:0!important;
}

html{
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
  scroll-padding-top:104px;
}

body{
  margin:0;
  min-height:100vh;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}

body.menu-open{overflow:hidden}

body::before{
  content:"";
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% -10%,rgba(184,198,255,.075),transparent 34%);
  z-index:-2;
}

a{color:inherit}
button,input,textarea{font:inherit}
button{color:inherit}
img{max-width:100%}

.skip-link{
  position:fixed;
  top:12px;
  left:12px;
  z-index:100;
  transform:translateY(-160%);
  padding:10px 14px;
  background:var(--text);
  color:#15171a;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:16px;
  font-weight:700;
  transition:transform .2s ease;
}

.skip-link:focus{transform:none}

.site-noise{
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  z-index:50;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.028;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 160 160' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.92' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='.55'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mix-blend-mode:soft-light;
}

.section-shell,
.site-header,
.site-footer{
  width:min(calc(100% - 48px),var(--max));
  margin-inline:auto;
}

/* =========================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================= */

.site-header{
  position:sticky;
  top:0;
  z-index:60;
  height:88px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items:center;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:background .3s ease,border-color .3s ease,backdrop-filter .3s ease;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled,
.site-header.menu-active{
  background:rgba(32,34,38,.84);
  border-color:var(--line-soft);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
}

.brand{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  width:max-content;
}

.brand img{
  display:block;
  width:170px;
  filter:invert(1) grayscale(1) brightness(1.08);
}

.desktop-nav{
  display:flex;
  gap:30px;
  align-items:center;
}

.desktop-nav a,
.client-access{
  color:var(--muted);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:16px;
  font-weight:600;
  transition:color .2s ease;
}

.desktop-nav a:hover,
.desktop-nav a:focus-visible,
.client-access:hover,
.client-access:focus-visible{
  color:var(--text);
}

.header-actions{
  justify-self:end;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
}

.client-access{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
}

.menu-toggle{
  display:none;
  width:44px;
  height:44px;
  padding:0;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.015);
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:6px;
  cursor:pointer;
}

.menu-toggle span{
  width:17px;
  height:1px;
  background:var(--text);
  transition:transform .2s ease;
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:first-child{
  transform:translateY(3.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:last-child{
  transform:translateY(-3.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-menu{
  position:fixed;
  top:88px;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  z-index:59;
  min-height:calc(100svh - 88px);
  padding:34px max(24px,calc((100vw - var(--max))/2));
  background:rgba(32,34,38,.98);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
}

.mobile-menu[hidden]{display:none}

.mobile-menu a{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  padding:19px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(28px,6vw,44px);
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
}

.mobile-menu .mobile-client-link{
  margin-top:18px;
  color:var(--accent);
}


/* Keep the Crack The Grade brand name together wherever it appears in copy. */
.brand-nowrap{
  white-space:nowrap;
}

/* =========================================================
   SHARED
   ========================================================= */

.eyebrow{
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.25;
  letter-spacing:.15em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--muted);
}

.section-intro{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:220px minmax(0,900px);
  gap:40px;
  align-items:start;
}

.section-intro-single{
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,900px);
}

.section-intro h2,
.authority-copy h2,
.about-copy h2,
.ai-panel h2,
.client-access-grid h2{
  margin:0;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(40px,5vw,72px);
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.055em;
  font-weight:560;
}

.button{
  min-height:50px;
  padding:0 19px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:12px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:4px;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:16px;
  font-weight:700;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .2s var(--ease),background .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;
}

.button:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}

.button:focus-visible,
.menu-toggle:focus-visible,
.approach-tab:focus-visible,
summary:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset:4px;
}

.button-primary{
  background:var(--text);
  color:#15171a;
  border-color:var(--text);
}

.button-primary:hover{background:#fff}

.button-ghost{
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--text);
}

.button-ghost:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================= */

.hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:min(760px,calc(100svh - 88px));
  padding:clamp(44px,5vw,72px) 0 56px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.08fr) minmax(420px,.92fr);
  gap:clamp(52px,5vw,76px);
  align-items:center;
}

.hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.014) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.014) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:64px 64px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 0%,#000 72%,transparent 100%);
}

.hero-grid{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 49.9%,var(--line-soft) 50%,transparent 50.1%),
    linear-gradient(transparent 49.9%,var(--line-soft) 50%,transparent 50.1%);
  opacity:.45;
}

.hero-copy{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}

.hero-title{
  margin:20px 0 0;
  max-width:1000px;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(64px,8.6vw,132px);
  line-height:.86;
  letter-spacing:-.07em;
  font-weight:580;
}

.hero-title span{
  display:block;
  color:#b7bcc4;
}

.hero-lede{
  width:min(100%,760px);
  margin:34px 0 0;
  color:#c0c4ca;
  font-size:clamp(17px,1.45vw,21px);
  line-height:1.65;
}

.hero-actions{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:30px;
}

.hero-trust{
  display:flex;
  gap:16px 24px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:30px;
  color:var(--muted-2);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.4;
  letter-spacing:.11em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}

.hero-trust span{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}

.hero-trust span::before{
  content:"";
  width:4px;
  height:4px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent);
  opacity:.8;
}

.performance-engine{
  --engine-progress:20%;
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 30%,rgba(184,198,255,.055),transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.018),rgba(255,255,255,.004));
}

.engine-topline,
.engine-footer{
  min-height:46px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:20px;
  padding:0 2px;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.3;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}

.engine-topline{
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}

.engine-counter{
  color:#d4d8de;
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}

.engine-core{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(145px,.78fr) minmax(230px,1.22fr);
  min-height:372px;
}

.engine-stage-list{
  --rail-progress:10%;
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:12px 20px 12px 0;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
}

.engine-stage-list::before,
.engine-stage-list::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:6px;
  top:34px;
  width:1px;
  height:calc(100% - 68px);
}

.engine-stage-list::before{
  background:var(--line);
}

.engine-stage-list::after{
  height:var(--engine-progress);
  max-height:calc(100% - 68px);
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--accent),rgba(184,198,255,.24));
  box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(184,198,255,.25);
  transition:height .55s var(--ease);
}

.engine-stage{
  appearance:none;
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  min-height:58px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:32px 1fr;
  gap:10px;
  align-items:center;
  padding:0 6px 0 24px;
  border:0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  background:transparent;
  color:#727984;
  text-align:left;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:
    color .42s var(--ease),
    transform .42s var(--ease),
    background .42s ease;
}

.engine-stage:last-child{
  border-bottom:0;
}

.engine-stage::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:3px;
  width:7px;
  height:7px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid #59606b;
  background:var(--bg);
  transition:
    transform .42s var(--ease),
    background .42s ease,
    border-color .42s ease,
    box-shadow .42s ease;
}

.engine-stage:hover,
.engine-stage:focus-visible{
  color:#c9cdd4;
}

.engine-stage:focus-visible{
  outline:1px solid rgba(184,198,255,.5);
  outline-offset:-1px;
}

.engine-stage.is-active{
  color:var(--text);
  transform:translateX(7px);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(184,198,255,.045),transparent 68%);
}

.engine-stage.is-active::before{
  transform:scale(1.22);
  border-color:var(--accent);
  background:var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(184,198,255,.10),0 0 18px rgba(184,198,255,.38);
}

.engine-stage-index{
  font-size:16px;
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}

.engine-stage strong{
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(16px,1.45vw,22px);
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
  font-weight:540;
}

.engine-visual-shell{
  position:relative;
  min-width:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#1c1e22;
}

.engine-visual-grid{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.7;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:36px 36px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000,rgba(0,0,0,.55) 72%,transparent);
}

.engine-panel{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:1;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  padding:20px 22px 18px;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(16px) scale(.985);
  filter:blur(6px);
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:
    opacity .52s var(--ease),
    transform .52s var(--ease),
    filter .52s var(--ease);
}

.engine-panel.is-active{
  opacity:1;
  transform:none;
  filter:none;
  pointer-events:auto;
}

.engine-panel-meta{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:12px;
  color:var(--muted-2);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.3;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  font-weight:700;
}

.engine-panel-copy{
  margin-top:auto;
  padding-top:14px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}

.engine-panel-copy span{
  display:block;
  color:var(--accent);
  font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  font-weight:700;
}

.engine-panel-copy strong{
  display:block;
  margin-top:7px;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(17px,1.8vw,25px);
  line-height:1.08;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
  font-weight:530;
}

/* Observe */

.observe-map{
  position:relative;
  flex:1;
  min-height:220px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  color:var(--accent);
}

.observe-map svg{
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  overflow:visible;
}

.observe-path{
  fill:none;
  stroke:rgba(184,198,255,.46);
  stroke-width:1.2;
  stroke-dasharray:7 8;
  stroke-dashoffset:72;
}

.engine-panel.is-active .observe-path{
  animation:engine-path 2.6s var(--ease) forwards;
}

.path-two{
  opacity:.45;
  animation-delay:.16s!important;
}

.observe-point{
  fill:#202226;
  stroke:var(--accent);
  stroke-width:1.2;
  opacity:.25;
}

.engine-panel.is-active .observe-point{
  animation:engine-point 1.6s var(--ease) forwards;
}

.p2{animation-delay:.18s!important}
.p3{animation-delay:.34s!important}
.p4{animation-delay:.48s!important}

.observe-cursor{
  position:absolute;
  width:9px;
  height:9px;
  border:1px solid rgba(244,244,241,.65);
  transform:rotate(45deg);
  opacity:0;
}

.cursor-one{
  left:29%;
  top:46%;
}

.cursor-two{
  right:20%;
  top:34%;
}

.engine-panel.is-active .cursor-one{
  animation:engine-cursor-one 2.3s var(--ease) .15s forwards;
}

.engine-panel.is-active .cursor-two{
  animation:engine-cursor-two 2.1s var(--ease) .4s forwards;
}

/* Measure */

.measure-chain{
  flex:1;
  min-height:220px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}

.measure-node{
  width:44px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  color:var(--muted-2);
  opacity:.35;
  transform:translateY(8px);
}

.measure-node i{
  width:10px;
  height:10px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--muted-2);
  background:#1c1e22;
}

.measure-node span{
  font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  font-style:normal;
}

.measure-link{
  width:26px;
  height:1px;
  background:var(--line);
  transform:scaleX(0);
  transform-origin:left;
}

.engine-panel.is-active .measure-node{
  animation:engine-node-in .45s var(--ease) forwards;
}

.engine-panel.is-active .measure-node:nth-of-type(3){animation-delay:.15s}
.engine-panel.is-active .measure-node:nth-of-type(5){animation-delay:.30s}
.engine-panel.is-active .measure-node:nth-of-type(7){animation-delay:.45s}
.engine-panel.is-active .measure-node:nth-of-type(9){animation-delay:.60s}

.engine-panel.is-active .measure-link{
  animation:engine-link-in .4s var(--ease) forwards;
}

.engine-panel.is-active .measure-link:nth-of-type(2){animation-delay:.12s}
.engine-panel.is-active .measure-link:nth-of-type(4){animation-delay:.27s}
.engine-panel.is-active .measure-link:nth-of-type(6){animation-delay:.42s}
.engine-panel.is-active .measure-link:nth-of-type(8){animation-delay:.57s}

/* Hypothesis */

.hypothesis-visual{
  flex:1;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:24px 0;
}

.hypothesis-visual > div{
  padding:13px 15px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:0;
  background:rgba(21,23,26,.34);
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(8px);
}

.hypothesis-visual > div:last-child{
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}

.engine-panel.is-active .hypothesis-visual > div{
  animation:engine-card-in .48s var(--ease) forwards;
}

.engine-panel.is-active .hypothesis-visual > div:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.13s}
.engine-panel.is-active .hypothesis-visual > div:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.26s}

.hypothesis-visual span{
  display:block;
  color:var(--accent);
  font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:.11em;
  font-weight:700;
}

.hypothesis-visual p{
  margin:6px 0 0;
  color:#d9dce1;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(16px,1vw,16px);
  line-height:1.28;
  letter-spacing:-.015em;
}

/* Experiment */

.experiment-visual{
  position:relative;
  flex:1;
  min-height:230px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1px 1fr;
  align-items:start;
  padding-top:34px;
}

.experiment-divider{
  height:120px;
  background:var(--line);
}

.experiment-half{
  position:relative;
  padding:0 14px;
}

.experiment-label{
  position:absolute;
  top:-22px;
  left:14px;
  color:var(--muted-2);
  font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
}

.experiment-ui{
  height:112px;
  padding:16px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.018);
}

.ui-line,
.ui-button,
.ui-proof{
  display:block;
}

.ui-line{
  height:5px;
  background:#777e87;
  opacity:.38;
}

.ui-long{width:70%}
.ui-medium{width:52%;margin-top:9px}
.ui-short{width:38%;margin-top:9px}

.ui-proof{
  width:100%;
  height:20px;
  margin-top:12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(184,198,255,.20);
  background:rgba(184,198,255,.05);
}

.ui-button{
  width:54%;
  height:15px;
  margin-top:18px;
  background:#8d939d;
  opacity:.38;
}

.experiment-half-b .ui-button{
  background:var(--accent);
  opacity:.82;
}

.experiment-chart{
  position:absolute;
  left:12px;
  right:12px;
  bottom:6px;
  width:calc(100% - 24px);
  height:86px;
  overflow:visible;
}

.experiment-path{
  fill:none;
  stroke-width:1.4;
  stroke-dasharray:450;
  stroke-dashoffset:450;
}

.path-control{
  stroke:#767d87;
}

.path-variant{
  stroke:var(--accent);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(184,198,255,.28));
}

.engine-panel.is-active .experiment-path{
  animation:engine-chart-in 1.25s var(--ease) .16s forwards;
}

/* Scale */

.scale-visual{
  position:relative;
  flex:1;
  min-height:230px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
}

.scale-visual svg{
  width:100%;
  color:var(--accent);
  overflow:visible;
}

.scale-path{
  fill:none;
  stroke:var(--accent);
  stroke-width:1.8;
  stroke-dasharray:520;
  stroke-dashoffset:520;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(184,198,255,.30));
}

.scale-fill{
  fill:url(#scaleFade);
  opacity:0;
}

.scale-endpoint{
  fill:var(--accent);
  opacity:0;
}

.engine-panel.is-active .scale-path{
  animation:engine-chart-in 1.35s var(--ease) .1s forwards;
}

.engine-panel.is-active .scale-fill{
  animation:engine-fade-in .7s ease .7s forwards;
}

.engine-panel.is-active .scale-endpoint{
  animation:engine-point .5s ease 1.1s forwards;
}

.scale-result{
  position:absolute;
  right:0;
  bottom:28px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:flex-end;
  gap:5px;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(6px);
}

.engine-panel.is-active .scale-result{
  animation:engine-card-in .55s var(--ease) .9s forwards;
}

.scale-result span{
  color:var(--muted-2);
  font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:.11em;
  font-weight:700;
}

.scale-result strong{
  color:var(--text);
  font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
}

/* Footer */

.engine-footer{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}

.engine-footer-status{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}

.engine-status-dot{
  width:6px;
  height:6px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(184,198,255,.25);
}

.performance-engine.is-intro .engine-status-dot{
  animation:engine-pulse 1.2s infinite;
}

.engine-explore{
  color:var(--muted-2);
}

/* Cinematic entry states */

.performance-engine:not(.is-ready) .engine-stage{
  pointer-events:none;
}

.performance-engine.is-intro{
  box-shadow:0 0 70px rgba(184,198,255,.025);
}

.performance-engine.is-ready .engine-explore{
  color:#c1c6ce;
}

/* Engine keyframes */

@keyframes engine-path{
  to{stroke-dashoffset:0}
}

@keyframes engine-point{
  to{opacity:1}
}

@keyframes engine-cursor-one{
  0%{opacity:0;transform:translate(-16px,20px) rotate(45deg)}
  25%{opacity:.75}
  100%{opacity:.75;transform:translate(18px,-14px) rotate(45deg)}
}

@keyframes engine-cursor-two{
  0%{opacity:0;transform:translate(14px,-16px) rotate(45deg)}
  25%{opacity:.55}
  100%{opacity:.55;transform:translate(-16px,18px) rotate(45deg)}
}

@keyframes engine-node-in{
  to{opacity:1;transform:none;color:#dce0e5}
}

@keyframes engine-link-in{
  to{transform:scaleX(1);background:rgba(184,198,255,.32)}
}

@keyframes engine-card-in{
  to{opacity:1;transform:none}
}

@keyframes engine-chart-in{
  to{stroke-dashoffset:0}
}

@keyframes engine-fade-in{
  to{opacity:1}
}

@keyframes engine-pulse{
  0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(184,198,255,.24)}
  70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 9px rgba(184,198,255,0)}
  100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(184,198,255,0)}
}


/* =========================================================
   CTG MOUNTAIN SIGNATURE
   ========================================================= */

.hero{
  --mountain-shift-x:0px;
  --mountain-shift-y:0px;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.hero-mountain-system{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:0;
  left:50%;
  bottom:-10px;
  width:100vw;
  height:min(42vh,360px);
  transform:translateX(calc(-50% + var(--mountain-shift-x))) translateY(var(--mountain-shift-y));
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease);
}

.hero-mountain-system::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:22% 0 0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(184,198,255,.025),transparent 68%);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to top,#000,transparent);
  opacity:.6;
}

.hero-mountain-svg{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  overflow:visible;
}

.mountain-contour{
  fill:none;
  vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;
  stroke-linecap:round;
  stroke-linejoin:round;
}

.mountain-contour-primary{
  stroke:rgba(235,238,244,.085);
  stroke-width:1.2;
  stroke-dasharray:2200;
  stroke-dashoffset:2200;
  animation:mountain-draw 2.1s var(--ease) .18s forwards;
}

.mountain-contour-ghost{
  stroke:rgba(184,198,255,.04);
  stroke-width:1;
  transform:translateY(10px);
}

.mountain-ascent-dot{
  fill:var(--accent);
  opacity:.92;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(184,198,255,.70));
  transform-box:fill-box;
  transform-origin:center;
}

.mountain-ascent-dot.is-idle{
  animation:mountain-dot-pulse 1.9s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.mountain-scroll-cue{
  position:absolute;
  left:max(24px,calc((100vw - var(--max))/2 + 24px));
  bottom:26px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  color:rgba(218,222,229,.56);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
  opacity:1;
  transition:opacity .35s ease,transform .35s var(--ease);
}

.mountain-scroll-cue.is-hidden{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(8px);
}

.mountain-cue-line{
  width:34px;
  height:1px;
  background:rgba(184,198,255,.24);
}

.mountain-cue-arrow{
  color:var(--accent);
  font-size:16px;
  animation:mountain-arrow 1.7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-copy,
.performance-engine{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

.bottom-line{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.bottom-mountain-system{
  position:absolute;
  inset:auto 0 0;
  height:min(46vh,360px);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.bottom-mountain-system svg{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
}

.bottom-mountain-contour{
  fill:none;
  vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;
  stroke-linecap:round;
  stroke-linejoin:round;
}

.bottom-mountain-primary{
  stroke:rgba(21,23,26,.12);
  stroke-width:1.15;
}

.bottom-mountain-ghost{
  stroke:rgba(21,23,26,.055);
  stroke-width:1;
  transform:translateY(10px);
}

.bottom-line-card{
  z-index:1;
}

@keyframes mountain-draw{
  to{stroke-dashoffset:0}
}

@keyframes mountain-dot-pulse{
  0%,100%{opacity:.7;transform:scale(.9)}
  50%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.18)}
}

@keyframes mountain-arrow{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:.55}
  50%{transform:translateY(4px);opacity:1}
}


/* =========================================================
   SECTION RHYTHM
   ========================================================= */

.fit,
.capabilities,
.performance-first,
.framework,
.approach,
.authority,
.about,
.faq{
  padding:118px 0;
}

.ai-section{
  padding:72px 0;
}

.bottom-line{
  padding:100px 0 76px;
}

.client-access-section{
  padding:76px 0 110px;
}

/* =========================================================
   EXPERTISE — KINETIC BRAND BAND
   ========================================================= */

.expertise-band{
  width:100%;
  padding:22px 0 44px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.expertise-marquee{
  overflow:hidden;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

.expertise-marquee + .expertise-marquee{
  margin-top:4px;
}

.expertise-track{
  width:max-content;
  display:flex;
  will-change:transform;
  animation:expertise-forward 28s linear infinite;
}

.expertise-marquee-reverse .expertise-track{
  animation-name:expertise-reverse;
  animation-duration:32s;
}

.expertise-group{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  flex-shrink:0;
}

.expertise-group span{
  padding:12px 16px;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,31px);
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  font-weight:570;
  color:#dfe2e7;
}

.expertise-group i{
  color:var(--accent);
  font-style:normal;
  font-size:16px;
  opacity:.85;
}

@keyframes expertise-forward{
  from{transform:translateX(0)}
  to{transform:translateX(-50%)}
}

@keyframes expertise-reverse{
  from{transform:translateX(-50%)}
  to{transform:translateX(0)}
}

/* =========================================================
   WHEN TO CALL US
   ========================================================= */

.fit-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:1px;
  margin-top:64px;
  background:var(--line);
}

.fit-card{
  min-height:280px;
  padding:30px;
  background:var(--bg);
  transition:background .25s ease;
}

.fit-card:hover{background:var(--bg-2)}

.fit-card > span{
  color:var(--muted-2);
  font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
}

.fit-card h3{
  margin:68px 0 0;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(24px,2.25vw,34px);
  line-height:1.06;
  letter-spacing:-.045em;
  font-weight:540;
}

.fit-card p{
  margin:20px 0 0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.7;
}

.fit-cta-card{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--accent-soft),var(--bg) 68%);
}

.fit-cta-card a{
  display:inline-flex;
  margin-top:26px;
  color:var(--text);
  font-size:16px;
  font-weight:700;
  text-decoration:none;
}

/* =========================================================
   CAPABILITIES
   ========================================================= */

.capability-list{
  margin-top:64px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}

.capability-list article{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:80px minmax(260px,.9fr) minmax(300px,1.1fr);
  gap:40px;
  align-items:start;
  padding:34px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}

.capability-index{
  padding-top:7px;
  color:var(--muted-2);
  font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:.11em;
}

.capability-list h3{
  margin:0;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(27px,3vw,40px);
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
  font-weight:540;
}

.capability-tags{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:8px;
  margin-top:14px;
}

.capability-tags span{
  padding:6px 8px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:.065em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

.capability-list p{
  margin:4px 0 0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.75;
}

/* =========================================================
   PREMISE
   ========================================================= */

.manifesto{
  padding:56px 0 118px;
}

.manifesto-rule{
  height:1px;
  margin-bottom:58px;
  background:var(--line);
}

.manifesto-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:220px minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:40px;
}

.manifesto-grid p{
  max-width:1000px;
  margin:0;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,58px);
  line-height:1.1;
  letter-spacing:-.045em;
  font-weight:500;
}

/* =========================================================
   PERFORMANCE-FIRST — EDITORIAL SCROLL MOMENT
   ========================================================= */

.performance-first{
  padding:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.performance-first-layout{
  max-width:none;
}

.performance-first-heading-wrap{
  width:min(calc(100% - 48px),var(--max));
  margin:0 auto;
  padding-top:112px;
}

.performance-first-heading-wrap h2{
  max-width:940px;
  margin:0;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(42px,5.7vw,78px);
  line-height:.98;
  letter-spacing:-.06em;
  font-weight:560;
}

.performance-first-statement{
  min-height:78svh;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  width:min(calc(100% - 48px),var(--max));
  margin:0 auto;
}

.performance-first-lede{
  max-width:1180px;
  margin:0;
  color:#e4e6ea;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(42px,6.3vw,92px);
  line-height:.96;
  letter-spacing:-.06em;
  font-weight:520;
  text-wrap:balance;
}

.performance-first-body-wrap{
  width:min(calc(100% - 48px),var(--max));
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 0 112px;
}

.performance-first-body{
  max-width:var(--measure);
  margin-left:auto;
  padding-top:30px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}

.performance-first-body p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.9;
}

.performance-first-body p + p{
  margin-top:26px;
}

.performance-first-body strong{
  color:var(--text);
  font-weight:650;
}

/* =========================================================
   FRAMEWORK — STATIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES
   ========================================================= */

.framework{
  padding-top:92px;
}

.framework-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:28px;
  margin-top:58px;
}

.framework-card{
  min-height:265px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  padding:22px 0 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  background:transparent;
}

.framework-index{
  color:var(--muted-2);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:.11em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}

.framework-card h3{
  margin:66px 0 0;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(23px,2vw,31px);
  line-height:1.07;
  letter-spacing:-.042em;
  font-weight:540;
}

.framework-card p{
  margin:18px 0 0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.72;
}

.framework-narrative{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:220px minmax(0,920px);
  gap:40px;
  margin-top:82px;
  align-items:start;
}

.framework-narrative-rule{
  width:100%;
  height:1px;
  margin-top:16px;
  background:var(--line);
}

.framework-narrative p{
  margin:0;
  color:#d5d8dd;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.5vw,48px);
  line-height:1.13;
  letter-spacing:-.045em;
  font-weight:500;
}

/* =========================================================
   INSIDE THE OPTIMIZATION PROCESS
   ========================================================= */

/* =========================================================
   APPROACH — STICKY SCROLL PROCESS
   ========================================================= */

.approach{
  padding:118px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.process-layout{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(250px,.55fr) minmax(0,1.45fr);
  gap:90px;
  margin-top:70px;
  align-items:start;
}

.process-sticky{
  position:sticky;
  top:130px;
  min-height:330px;
  padding-top:18px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}

.process-kicker{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  font-weight:700;
}

.process-current{
  margin-top:62px;
}

.process-current-index{
  display:block;
  color:var(--accent);
  font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
}

.process-current-name{
  display:block;
  margin-top:12px;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,58px);
  line-height:.95;
  letter-spacing:-.055em;
  font-weight:550;
}

.process-progress{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  height:2px;
  margin-top:54px;
  background:var(--line);
  overflow:hidden;
}

.process-progress span{
  display:block;
  width:20%;
  height:100%;
  background:var(--accent);
  transition:width .38s var(--ease);
}

.process-count{
  margin-top:15px;
  color:var(--muted-2);
  font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:.11em;
}

.process-steps{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}

.process-step{
  min-height:72svh;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:80px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  opacity:.38;
  transition:opacity .35s ease;
}

.process-step.is-current{
  opacity:1;
}

.process-step-index{
  color:var(--accent);
  font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  font-weight:700;
}

.process-step h3{
  max-width:840px;
  margin:36px 0 0;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(40px,5vw,72px);
  line-height:.98;
  letter-spacing:-.06em;
  font-weight:540;
}

.process-step p{
  max-width:660px;
  margin:28px 0 0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.85;
}

/* =========================================================
   AUTHORITY
   ========================================================= */

.authority-card{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:70px;
  padding:52px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(184,198,255,.055),rgba(255,255,255,.01) 45%,transparent);
}

.authority-copy h2{
  margin-top:20px;
  font-size:clamp(36px,4vw,58px);
}

.authority-copy p{
  max-width:620px;
  margin:28px 0 0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.8;
}

.authority-stats{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:1px;
  background:var(--line);
}

.authority-stats div{
  min-height:150px;
  padding:24px;
  background:var(--surface);
}

.authority-stats strong{
  display:block;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:38px;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
}

.authority-stats span{
  display:block;
  margin-top:32px;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.55;
}

/* Senior-led trust cue */

.senior-led-note{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:220px minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:40px;
  margin-top:44px;
  padding-top:24px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}

.senior-led-note span{
  color:var(--muted-2);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.45;
  letter-spacing:.11em;
  font-weight:700;
}

.senior-led-note p{
  max-width:680px;
  margin:0;
  color:#c7cbd1;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,28px);
  line-height:1.35;
  letter-spacing:-.025em;
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT
   ========================================================= */

.about{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.about-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:220px minmax(0,900px);
  gap:40px;
}

.about-copy h2{
  font-size:clamp(40px,5vw,68px);
}

.about-lede{
  margin:32px 0 0;
  color:#c9cdd3;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(23px,2.6vw,34px);
  line-height:1.27;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
}

.about-copy > p:not(.about-lede){
  max-width:760px;
  margin:24px 0 0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.85;
}

.about-principles{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:12px 24px;
  margin-top:42px;
  padding-top:22px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}

.about-principles span{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:13px;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.5;
}

.about-principles span::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:.58em;
  left:0;
  width:4px;
  height:4px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent);
}

/* =========================================================
   AI — QUIET SUPPORTING BAND
   ========================================================= */

.ai-section{
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.ai-panel{
  max-width:none;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:220px minmax(0,760px);
  column-gap:40px;
  row-gap:18px;
  align-items:start;
}

.ai-panel .eyebrow{
  grid-row:1 / span 2;
}

.ai-panel h2{
  font-size:clamp(30px,3.5vw,50px);
}

.ai-panel p{
  max-width:760px;
  margin:0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.8;
}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ
   ========================================================= */

.faq-list{
  max-width:1000px;
  margin:60px 0 0 auto;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}

.faq-list details{
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}

.faq-list summary{
  position:relative;
  padding:24px 48px 24px 0;
  list-style:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,28px);
  line-height:1.25;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
}

.faq-list summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}

.faq-list summary::after{
  content:"+";
  position:absolute;
  top:50%;
  right:4px;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  color:var(--muted);
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-size:19px;
  font-weight:400;
}

.faq-list details[open] summary::after{content:"−"}

.faq-list details p{
  max-width:800px;
  margin:0;
  padding:0 48px 28px 0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.85;
}

/* =========================================================
   THE BOTTOM LINE — LIGHT CHAPTER BREAK
   ========================================================= */

.bottom-line{
  width:100%;
  max-width:none;
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  background:#efefeb;
  color:#15171a;
}

.bottom-line-card{
  width:min(calc(100% - 48px),var(--max));
  min-height:78svh;
  margin:0 auto;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:100px 0;
  border:0;
  background:transparent;
}

.bottom-line-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:560px;
  height:560px;
  right:-220px;
  top:-170px;
  border:1px solid rgba(21,23,26,.12);
  border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 90px rgba(21,23,26,.025),
    0 0 0 180px rgba(21,23,26,.015);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.bottom-line-card h2{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  max-width:900px;
  margin:0;
  color:#15171a;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(56px,8vw,116px);
  line-height:.88;
  letter-spacing:-.07em;
  font-weight:560;
}

.bottom-line-card > p{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  max-width:1040px;
  margin:50px 0 0;
  color:#292c31;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(27px,3.2vw,46px);
  line-height:1.13;
  letter-spacing:-.045em;
}

.bottom-line-axis{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:18px;
  margin-top:76px;
}

.bottom-line-axis span{
  position:relative;
  padding-top:16px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(21,23,26,.18);
  color:#555a62;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.35;
  letter-spacing:.11em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}

.bottom-line-axis span::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:-3px;
  left:0;
  width:5px;
  height:5px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#15171a;
}

/* =========================================================
   CLIENT ACCESS — QUIET UTILITY CLOSE
   ========================================================= */

.contact-rule{
  height:1px;
  margin-bottom:60px;
  background:var(--line);
}

.client-access-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto;
  gap:80px;
  align-items:end;
}

.client-access-grid h2{
  max-width:900px;
  margin:20px 0 0;
}

.client-access-grid p{
  max-width:650px;
  margin:26px 0 0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.8;
}

.client-access-cta{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  align-items:flex-end;
}

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */

.site-footer{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap:24px;
  align-items:end;
  padding:30px 0 46px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.45;
  letter-spacing:.07em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

.site-footer div{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:5px;
}

.footer-location{align-items:center}

.footer-nav{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  gap:16px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.footer-nav a{text-decoration:none}

.footer-nav a:hover,
.footer-nav a:focus-visible{
  color:var(--text);
}

/* =========================================================
   MOTION
   ========================================================= */

.reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(18px);
  transition:opacity .75s var(--ease),transform .75s var(--ease);
}

.reveal.is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:none;
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */

@media(max-width:1180px){
  .desktop-nav{gap:22px}
}

@media(max-width:1000px){
  .expertise-list{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  }

  .expertise-item{
    padding:18px 20px 18px 0;
    border-right:0 !important;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft) !important;
  }

  .expertise-item:nth-child(even){
    padding-left:20px;
    border-left:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  }

  .expertise-item:nth-last-child(-n+2){
    border-bottom:0 !important;
  }


  .site-header{
    grid-template-columns:1fr auto;
  }

  .desktop-nav,
  .desktop-client-access{
    display:none;
  }

  .menu-toggle{display:flex}

  .hero{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    align-items:start;
  }

  .hero-system{
    max-width:640px;
  }

  .section-intro,
  .manifesto-grid,
  .about-grid,
  .ai-panel{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }

  .ai-panel .eyebrow{
    grid-row:auto;
  }

  .metric-grid,
  .fit-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  }

  .capability-list article{
    grid-template-columns:64px 1fr;
  }

  .capability-list p{
    grid-column:2;
    margin-top:0;
  }

  .framework-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  }

  .framework-narrative{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:24px;
  }

  .framework-narrative-rule{
    width:120px;
  }

  .approach-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:40px;
  }

  .authority-card{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }

  .client-access-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    align-items:start;
  }

  .client-access-cta{
    justify-content:flex-start;
  }
}

@media(max-width:720px){
  .expertise-band{
    padding:22px 0 46px;
  }

  .expertise-list{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }

  .expertise-item,
  .expertise-item:nth-child(even){
    min-height:62px;
    padding:16px 0;
    border-left:0 !important;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft) !important;
  }

  .expertise-item:last-child{
    border-bottom:0 !important;
  }

  .expertise-item strong{
    font-size:16px;
  }


  html{scroll-padding-top:86px}

  .section-shell,
  .site-header,
  .site-footer{
    width:min(calc(100% - 32px),var(--max));
  }

  .site-header{height:76px}
  .brand img{width:148px}

  .mobile-menu{
    top:76px;
    min-height:calc(100svh - 76px);
    padding:28px 16px;
  }

  .hero{
    min-height:auto;
    padding:48px 0 56px;
    gap:44px;
  }

  .hero-title{
    font-size:clamp(54px,16vw,78px);
  }

  .hero-lede{
    margin-top:25px;
    font-size:16px;
  }

  .hero-trust{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:12px;
  }

  .fit,
  .capabilities,
  .performance-first,
  .framework,
  .approach,
  .authority,
  .about,
  .faq{
    padding:76px 0;
  }

  .ai-section{
    padding:58px 0;
  }

  .manifesto{
    padding:32px 0 76px;
  }

  .bottom-line{
    padding:72px 0 52px;
  }

  .client-access-section{
    padding:52px 0 76px;
  }

  .fit-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    margin-top:48px;
  }

  .fit-card{
    min-height:auto;
    padding:24px 20px;
  }

  .fit-card h3{
    margin-top:42px;
  }

  .capability-list{
    margin-top:48px;
  }

  .capability-list article{
    grid-template-columns:36px 1fr;
    gap:14px;
    padding:27px 0;
  }

  .capability-list p{
    grid-column:2;
    font-size:16px;
  }

  .capability-tags span{
    font-size:16px;
  }

  .performance-first-layout{
    margin-left:0;
  }

  .performance-first-body{
    margin-top:44px;
  }

  .performance-first-body p{
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.8;
  }

  .framework-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:0;
    margin-top:46px;
  }

  .framework-card{
    min-height:auto;
    padding:24px 0 30px;
  }

  .framework-card h3{
    margin-top:38px;
  }

  .framework-narrative{
    margin-top:50px;
  }

  .approach-grid{
    margin-top:48px;
  }

  .approach-panel{
    min-height:auto;
    padding:28px 0 4px 20px;
  }

  .approach-panel h3{
    margin-top:42px;
  }

  .authority-card{
    padding:28px 20px;
  }

  .authority-stats{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }

  .about-principles{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:12px;
  }

  .faq-list{
    margin-top:48px;
  }

  .bottom-line-card{
    padding:34px 22px;
  }

  .bottom-line-axis{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:20px 16px;
    margin-top:48px;
  }

  .client-access-cta .button{
    width:100%;
  }

  .site-footer{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    align-items:start;
  }

  .footer-location{align-items:flex-start}
  .footer-nav{justify-content:flex-start}
}

@media(max-width:440px){
  .hero-actions{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }

  .hero-actions .button{
    width:100%;
  }

  .hero-trust{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }

  .approach-tab{
    grid-template-columns:34px 1fr;
  }

  .approach-tab strong{
    font-size:19px;
  }

  .authority-stats strong{
    font-size:34px;
  }

  .bottom-line-axis{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   EDITORIAL MOTION RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES
   ========================================================= */

@media(max-width:1000px){
  .work-artifact{
    grid-template-columns:82px 1fr;
  }

  .work-artifact > :last-child{
    grid-column:2;
  }

  .process-layout{
    grid-template-columns:200px 1fr;
    gap:54px;
  }

  .senior-led-note{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:18px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:720px){
  .expertise-band{
    padding:18px 0 34px;
  }

  .expertise-group span{
    padding:10px 12px;
    font-size:19px;
  }

  .performance-first-heading-wrap,
  .performance-first-statement,
  .performance-first-body-wrap,
  .bottom-line-card{
    width:min(calc(100% - 32px),var(--max));
  }

  .performance-first-heading-wrap{
    padding-top:76px;
  }

  .performance-first-statement{
    min-height:62svh;
    padding:54px 0;
  }

  .performance-first-lede{
    font-size:clamp(38px,11vw,62px);
  }

  .performance-first-body-wrap{
    padding-bottom:76px;
  }

  .inside-work{
    padding:76px 0;
  }

  .inside-work-stack{
    margin-top:48px;
  }

  .work-artifact{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:26px;
    min-height:0;
    padding:26px 20px;
  }

  .work-artifact > :last-child{
    grid-column:auto;
  }

  .artifact-meta{
    flex-direction:row;
    justify-content:space-between;
  }

  .research-page{
    min-height:220px;
    padding:26px;
  }

  .validation-lines{
    min-height:160px;
  }

  .process-layout{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:0;
    margin-top:48px;
  }

  .process-sticky{
    position:sticky;
    top:76px;
    z-index:4;
    min-height:0;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;
    gap:14px;
    align-items:center;
    padding:14px 0;
    background:rgba(32,34,38,.94);
    backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }

  .process-kicker{
    display:none;
  }

  .process-current{
    margin:0;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
  }

  .process-current-index{
    font-size:16px;
  }

  .process-current-name{
    margin:0;
    font-size:16px;
    letter-spacing:-.02em;
  }

  .process-progress{
    margin:0;
  }

  .process-count{
    margin:0;
    font-size:16px;
  }

  .process-step{
    min-height:66svh;
    padding:64px 0;
  }

  .process-step h3{
    margin-top:30px;
    font-size:clamp(38px,10vw,58px);
  }

  .senior-led-note{
    margin-top:34px;
  }

  .bottom-line-card{
    min-height:72svh;
    padding:76px 0;
  }

  .bottom-line-card h2{
    font-size:clamp(58px,18vw,86px);
  }

  .bottom-line-axis{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:20px 16px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:440px){
  .bottom-line-axis{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
}


/* Signature engine responsive behavior */

@media(max-width:1120px) and (min-width:1001px){
  .hero{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.12fr) minmax(390px,.88fr);
    gap:44px;
  }

  .engine-core{
    grid-template-columns:136px 1fr;
  }

  .engine-stage-list{
    padding-right:12px;
  }

  .engine-stage{
    grid-template-columns:26px 1fr;
    padding-left:20px;
  }

  .engine-panel{
    padding-left:17px;
    padding-right:17px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:1000px){
  .performance-engine{
    width:min(100%,760px);
  }

  .engine-core{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(170px,.72fr) minmax(300px,1.28fr);
  }
}

@media(max-width:620px){
  .engine-topline,
  .engine-footer{
    min-height:42px;
    font-size:16px;
  }

  .engine-core{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    min-height:0;
  }

  .engine-stage-list{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
    padding:0;
    border-right:0;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }

  .engine-stage-list::before,
  .engine-stage-list::after{
    display:none;
  }

  .engine-stage{
    min-height:64px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:5px;
    padding:9px 7px;
    border-right:1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-bottom:0;
    transform:none!important;
  }

  .engine-stage:last-child{
    border-right:0;
  }

  .engine-stage::before{
    display:none;
  }

  .engine-stage strong{
    max-width:100%;
    font-size:16px;
    white-space:nowrap;
    overflow:hidden;
    text-overflow:ellipsis;
  }

  .engine-stage-index{
    font-size:16px;
  }

  .engine-stage.is-active{
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(184,198,255,.09),transparent);
  }

  .engine-visual-shell{
    min-height:330px;
  }

  .engine-panel{
    padding:18px 16px 16px;
  }

  .engine-panel-copy strong{
    font-size:19px;
  }

  .engine-explore{
    display:none;
  }

  .measure-node{
    width:36px;
  }

  .measure-link{
    width:16px;
  }

  .measure-node span{
    font-size:16px;
  }
}


/* Mountain signature responsive behavior */

@media(max-width:1000px){
  .hero-mountain-system{
    height:min(34vh,300px);
    bottom:-18px;
  }

  .mountain-scroll-cue{
    left:24px;
    bottom:18px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:720px){
  .hero-mountain-system{
    height:220px;
    bottom:-26px;
  }

  .mountain-contour-primary{
    stroke:rgba(235,238,244,.07);
  }

  .mountain-contour-ghost{
    stroke:rgba(184,198,255,.035);
  }

  .mountain-scroll-cue{
    left:16px;
    bottom:10px;
    font-size:16px;
    gap:8px;
  }

  .mountain-cue-line{
    width:24px;
  }

  .bottom-mountain-system{
    height:250px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:440px){
  .mountain-scroll-cue{
    display:none;
  }
}


@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after{
    animation-duration:.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count:1 !important;
    transition-duration:.01ms !important;
  }

  .reveal{
    opacity:1;
    transform:none;
  }

  .expertise-track{
    animation:none!important;
    transform:none!important;
  }

  .performance-engine *,
  .performance-engine *::before,
  .performance-engine *::after{
    animation:none!important;
  }

  .mountain-contour-primary{
    stroke-dashoffset:0!important;
    animation:none!important;
  }

  .mountain-ascent-dot,
  .mountain-cue-arrow{
    animation:none!important;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   PERFORMANCE SYSTEM V13 — TYPOGRAPHY + UI BALANCE
   Applies consistently across Observe / Measure /
   Hypothesize / Experiment / Scale.
   ========================================================= */

/* System chrome: premium, quieter, more architectural. */
.performance-engine .engine-topline,
.performance-engine .engine-footer{
  min-height:50px;
  color:#a7adb6;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.25;
  letter-spacing:.075em;
  font-weight:600;
}
.performance-engine .engine-counter{
  color:#d5d9e0;
  font-weight:650;
  letter-spacing:.09em;
}

/* Stage rail: less visual competition with the active card. */
.performance-engine .engine-stage{
  min-height:60px;
  grid-template-columns:34px 1fr;
  gap:12px;
  color:#777e89;
}
.performance-engine .engine-stage-index{
  color:#7d8490;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.035em;
  font-weight:500;
}
.performance-engine .engine-stage strong{
  font-size:clamp(18px,1.35vw,21px);
  line-height:1.08;
  letter-spacing:-.025em;
  font-weight:500;
}
.performance-engine .engine-stage.is-active{
  color:#f1f2f0;
}
.performance-engine .engine-stage.is-active .engine-stage-index{
  color:#f1f2f0;
  font-weight:600;
}
.performance-engine .engine-stage.is-active strong{
  font-size:clamp(21px,1.6vw,24px);
  font-weight:560;
}

/* Shared card labels. */
.performance-engine .engine-panel{
  padding:22px 24px 20px;
}
.performance-engine .engine-panel-meta{
  gap:24px;
  color:#9da4ae;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:.075em;
  font-weight:600;
}
.performance-engine .engine-panel-meta span:last-child{
  text-align:right;
}
.performance-engine .engine-panel-copy{
  padding-top:16px;
}
.performance-engine .engine-panel-copy span{
  color:#b8c6ff;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:.075em;
  font-weight:600;
}
.performance-engine .engine-panel-copy strong{
  max-width:520px;
  margin-top:8px;
  font-size:clamp(24px,1.75vw,30px);
  line-height:1.05;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
  font-weight:520;
}

/* 01 / Observe — preserve the visual map as the hero of the card. */
.performance-engine .engine-panel-observe .engine-panel-meta,
.performance-engine .engine-panel-observe .engine-panel-copy{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

/* 02 / Measure — prevent event labels from colliding. */
.performance-engine .measure-chain{
  gap:0;
  padding:0 2px;
}
.performance-engine .measure-node{
  width:62px;
  gap:11px;
}
.performance-engine .measure-node span{
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.015em;
  font-weight:500;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.performance-engine .measure-link{
  width:20px;
}

/* 03 / Hypothesize — labels quiet, decisions readable. */
.performance-engine .hypothesis-visual{
  padding:20px 0;
}
.performance-engine .hypothesis-visual > div{
  padding:14px 16px;
}
.performance-engine .hypothesis-visual span{
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:.07em;
  font-weight:600;
}
.performance-engine .hypothesis-visual p{
  margin-top:7px;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.42;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  font-weight:480;
}

/* 04 / Experiment — make A/B markers secondary to the test visual. */
.performance-engine .experiment-label{
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.07em;
  font-weight:600;
}
.performance-engine .experiment-half{
  padding-inline:16px;
}

/* 05 / Scale — outcome label and deployed state read as one unit. */
.performance-engine .scale-result{
  gap:7px;
}
.performance-engine .scale-result span{
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:.07em;
  font-weight:600;
}
.performance-engine .scale-result strong{
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:.045em;
  font-weight:600;
}

/* Footer status: informative, not a competing headline. */
.performance-engine .engine-footer-status,
.performance-engine .engine-explore{
  font-weight:600;
}
.performance-engine .engine-explore{
  color:#9da4ae;
}

/* Responsive balance. */
@media(max-width:1000px){
  .performance-engine .engine-panel{
    padding:20px 20px 18px;
  }
  .performance-engine .engine-stage strong{
    font-size:18px;
  }
  .performance-engine .engine-stage.is-active strong{
    font-size:21px;
  }
  .performance-engine .measure-node{
    width:58px;
  }
  .performance-engine .measure-link{
    width:16px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:620px){
  .performance-engine .engine-topline,
  .performance-engine .engine-footer{
    min-height:44px;
    letter-spacing:.055em;
  }
  .performance-engine .engine-stage{
    min-height:62px;
    gap:4px;
  }
  .performance-engine .engine-stage strong,
  .performance-engine .engine-stage.is-active strong{
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.08;
    font-weight:540;
  }
  .performance-engine .engine-stage-index{
    font-size:16px;
  }
  .performance-engine .engine-panel-meta{
    gap:14px;
    letter-spacing:.055em;
  }
  .performance-engine .engine-panel-copy strong{
    font-size:clamp(20px,6vw,24px);
  }
  .performance-engine .measure-chain{
    justify-content:space-between;
  }
  .performance-engine .measure-node{
    width:48px;
    gap:8px;
  }
  .performance-engine .measure-link{
    width:12px;
  }
  .performance-engine .measure-node span{
    font-size:16px;
    letter-spacing:0;
  }
  .performance-engine .hypothesis-visual > div{
    padding:12px 13px;
  }
  .performance-engine .hypothesis-visual p{
    line-height:1.38;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE V14 — PERFORMANCE SYSTEM EDGE / H1 REFINEMENT
   ========================================================= */
.hero-title{
  max-width:770px;
  margin:0;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(50px,5.1vw,74px);
  line-height:.99;
  letter-spacing:-.058em;
  font-weight:500;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.hero-title span{
  display:inline;
  color:inherit;
}
.performance-engine .engine-topline{
  padding-left:22px;
  padding-right:22px;
}
.performance-engine .engine-counter{flex:0 0 auto;}
.performance-engine .engine-stage-list{padding-left:20px;}
.performance-engine .engine-stage-list::before,
.performance-engine .engine-stage-list::after{left:26px;}
.performance-engine .engine-footer{
  justify-content:flex-start;
  padding-left:22px;
  padding-right:22px;
}
.performance-engine .engine-footer-status{
  min-width:0;
  max-width:100%;
  white-space:nowrap;
  overflow:hidden;
  text-overflow:ellipsis;
  letter-spacing:.065em;
}
.performance-engine .engine-explore{display:none!important;}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .hero-title{max-width:770px;font-size:clamp(42px,11vw,62px);}
  .performance-engine .engine-topline,
  .performance-engine .engine-footer{padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px;}
  .performance-engine .engine-stage-list{padding-left:20px;}
  .performance-engine .engine-stage-list::before,
  .performance-engine .engine-stage-list::after{left:26px;}
  .performance-engine .engine-footer-status{letter-spacing:.04em;}
}

/* =========================================================
   PERFORMANCE SYSTEM V15 — CARD COPY SIZE REFINEMENT
   ========================================================= */

/* Bottom statement on cards: compact 18px treatment. */
.performance-engine .engine-panel-copy strong{
  max-width:520px;
  margin-top:7px;
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.22;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  font-weight:520;
}

/* Measurement event labels intentionally use a smaller UI-label size. */
.performance-engine .measure-node span{
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.055em;
  font-weight:600;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

@media(max-width:620px){
  .performance-engine .engine-panel-copy strong{
    font-size:18px;
    line-height:1.22;
  }

  .performance-engine .measure-node span{
    font-size:12px;
    letter-spacing:.035em;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO ROTATOR — V18
   Premium rotating graphic replacing the previous system on the right.
   ========================================================= */
.hero{
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.02fr) minmax(560px,.98fr);
  gap:clamp(42px,4vw,68px);
  align-items:center;
}

.hero-copy{
  max-width:760px;
}

.hero-title{
  max-width:920px;
  font-size:clamp(60px,6.5vw,110px);
}

.hero-lede{
  max-width:720px;
}

.hero-rotator{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  min-width:0;
  --rotator-radius:28px;
}

.hero-rotator::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:4% -3% -4% auto;
  width:72%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at center, color-mix(in srgb, var(--hero-accent) 28%, transparent) 0%, transparent 68%);
  filter:blur(32px);
  opacity:.58;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.hero-rotator-shell{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:calc(var(--rotator-radius) + 4px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.03),rgba(255,255,255,.012)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 18%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--hero-accent) 14%, transparent) 0%, transparent 42%),
    rgba(11,14,22,.84);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 72px rgba(0,0,0,.34),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.02) inset,
    0 0 48px color-mix(in srgb, var(--hero-accent) 16%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
}

.hero-rotator-shell::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(0,0,0,.92),rgba(0,0,0,.3));
  opacity:.5;
}

.hero-rotator-head{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
  padding:20px 22px 16px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.hero-rotator-kicker,
.hero-rotator-counter{
  color:#c9ced6;
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

.hero-rotator-counter{
  color:#eef1f6;
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}

.hero-rotator-progress{
  position:relative;
  height:2px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  overflow:hidden;
}

.hero-rotator-progress span{
  display:block;
  height:100%;
  width:100%;
  transform-origin:left center;
  transform:scaleX(0);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,color-mix(in srgb, var(--hero-accent) 70%, #ffffff 30%), color-mix(in srgb, var(--hero-accent) 92%, #ffffff 8%));
  box-shadow:0 0 16px color-mix(in srgb, var(--hero-accent) 32%, transparent);
}

.hero-rotator-progress span.is-animating{
  animation:heroProgressFill 6.6s linear forwards;
}

.hero-rotator-frame{
  position:relative;
  padding:18px 18px 0;
}

.hero-rotator-stage{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:1.4 / 1;
  border-radius:24px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background:rgba(10,12,18,.9);
}

.hero-rotator-slide{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  margin:0;
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  transform:scale(1.02) translateY(10px);
  transition:opacity .85s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), transform .95s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), visibility 0s linear .95s;
}

.hero-rotator-slide::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,8,12,.1),rgba(6,8,12,.2));
  pointer-events:none;
}

.hero-rotator-slide.is-active{
  opacity:1;
  visibility:visible;
  transform:scale(1) translateY(0);
  transition:opacity .85s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), visibility 0s;
}

.hero-rotator-slide img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  display:block;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center center;
  transform:scale(1.005);
}

.hero-rotator-slide.is-active img{
  animation:heroSlideFloat 6.6s ease forwards;
}

.hero-rotator-sheen{
  position:absolute;
  inset:18px 18px auto auto;
  width:40%;
  height:68%;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.13),rgba(255,255,255,0));
  mask-image:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,0,0,.46),transparent 72%);
  opacity:.4;
}

.hero-rotator-footer{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:18px;
  padding:20px 22px 22px;
}

.hero-rotator-copyblock{
  display:grid;
  gap:10px;
}

.hero-rotator-label{
  color:color-mix(in srgb, var(--hero-accent) 78%, #ffffff 22%);
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}

.hero-rotator-copyblock h3{
  margin:0;
  color:#f4f6fa;
  font-size:clamp(22px,1.8vw,29px);
  line-height:1.08;
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
  font-weight:580;
  max-width:16ch;
}

.hero-rotator-copyblock p{
  margin:0;
  max-width:62ch;
  color:#b7bcc4;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.55;
}

.hero-rotator-tags{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:9px;
  margin-top:4px;
}

.hero-rotator-tags span{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:30px;
  padding:0 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  color:#dce1e9;
  font-size:11px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}

.hero-rotator-nav{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:8px;
}

.hero-rotator-nav-btn{
  appearance:none;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  color:#98a0ac;
  min-height:34px;
  padding:0 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font:600 12px/1 "Inter",sans-serif;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:border-color .24s ease, color .24s ease, background-color .24s ease, transform .24s ease, box-shadow .24s ease;
}

.hero-rotator-nav-btn span{
  color:#d7dde7;
  opacity:.78;
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}

.hero-rotator-nav-btn:hover,
.hero-rotator-nav-btn:focus-visible{
  color:#f4f6fa;
  border-color:color-mix(in srgb, var(--hero-accent) 45%, rgba(255,255,255,.16));
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  outline:none;
}

.hero-rotator-nav-btn.is-active{
  color:#f7f8fb;
  border-color:color-mix(in srgb, var(--hero-accent) 72%, rgba(255,255,255,.24));
  background:color-mix(in srgb, var(--hero-accent) 14%, rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb, var(--hero-accent) 20%, transparent) inset;
}

@keyframes heroProgressFill{
  from{ transform:scaleX(0); }
  to{ transform:scaleX(1); }
}

@keyframes heroSlideFloat{
  0%{ transform:scale(1.005) translate3d(0,0,0); }
  100%{ transform:scale(1.028) translate3d(0,-4px,0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .hero-rotator-slide,
  .hero-rotator-slide img,
  .hero-rotator-progress span,
  .hero-rotator-nav-btn{
    transition:none !important;
    animation:none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width:1240px){
  .hero{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);
    align-items:start;
  }

  .hero-copy,
  .hero-rotator{
    max-width:980px;
  }

  .hero-title{
    max-width:900px;
  }

  .hero-rotator-frame{
    padding-top:14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width:860px){
  .hero{
    padding-top:40px;
    padding-bottom:44px;
    gap:34px;
  }

  .hero-title{
    font-size:clamp(46px,11vw,76px);
    line-height:.9;
  }

  .hero-rotator-head,
  .hero-rotator-footer{
    padding-left:18px;
    padding-right:18px;
  }

  .hero-rotator-head{
    grid-template-columns:1fr auto;
    gap:12px;
  }

  .hero-rotator-progress{
    grid-column:1 / -1;
    order:3;
  }

  .hero-rotator-frame{
    padding:14px 14px 0;
  }

  .hero-rotator-stage{
    border-radius:20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .hero-rotator-shell{
    border-radius:24px;
  }

  .hero-rotator-copyblock h3{
    font-size:22px;
  }

  .hero-rotator-copyblock p{
    font-size:14px;
  }

  .hero-rotator-nav{
    gap:7px;
  }

  .hero-rotator-nav-btn{
    min-height:32px;
    padding:0 11px;
    font-size:11px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO ROTATOR — V19 COPY / IMAGE FIX
   ========================================================= */

/* Let the rotating card title use the full width under the eyebrow. */
.hero-rotator-copyblock h3{
  width:100%;
  max-width:none;
  text-wrap:pretty;
}

/* Keep the copy block itself fully available across the component. */
.hero-rotator-copyblock{
  width:100%;
  min-width:0;
}

/* Ensure rotator media is always rendered as a real block image. */
.hero-rotator-slide img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO ROTATOR — V20 IMAGE-FIRST REFINEMENT
   ========================================================= */

/* The industry itself is now the eyebrow. */
.hero-rotator-kicker{
  color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--hero-accent) 84%,#fff 16%);
  transition:color .5s ease;
}

/* Header becomes the only UI chrome around the image. */
.hero-rotator-head{
  grid-template-columns:auto minmax(70px,1fr) auto;
  gap:16px;
  padding:18px 20px;
}

.hero-rotator-frame{
  padding:16px;
}

.hero-rotator-stage{
  aspect-ratio:1.46 / 1;
}

/* The previous large text / tags / pill navigation is intentionally removed. */
.hero-rotator-footer,
.hero-rotator-copyblock,
.hero-rotator-nav{
  display:none!important;
}

/* Compact, optional manual controls. */
.hero-rotator-controls{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  gap:8px;
  min-width:0;
}

.hero-rotator-arrow{
  appearance:none;
  width:28px;
  height:28px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  padding:0;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  color:#b8bec8;
  font:500 14px/1 "Manrope",sans-serif;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:
    color .2s ease,
    border-color .2s ease,
    background-color .2s ease,
    transform .2s ease;
}

.hero-rotator-arrow:hover,
.hero-rotator-arrow:focus-visible{
  color:#fff;
  border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--hero-accent) 48%,rgba(255,255,255,.14));
  background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--hero-accent) 9%,rgba(255,255,255,.025));
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  outline:none;
}

.hero-rotator-dots{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:7px;
  padding:0 2px;
}

.hero-rotator-dot{
  appearance:none;
  width:5px;
  height:5px;
  padding:0;
  border:0;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#68707c;
  opacity:.58;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:
    width .24s ease,
    opacity .24s ease,
    background-color .24s ease,
    box-shadow .24s ease;
}

.hero-rotator-dot.is-active{
  width:18px;
  opacity:1;
  background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--hero-accent) 86%,#fff 14%);
  box-shadow:0 0 12px color-mix(in srgb,var(--hero-accent) 38%,transparent);
}

.hero-rotator-counter{
  margin-left:3px;
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  color:#9199a5;
}

@media(max-width:860px){
  .hero-rotator-head{
    grid-template-columns:1fr auto;
  }

  .hero-rotator-progress{
    grid-column:1 / -1;
    order:3;
  }

  .hero-rotator-frame{
    padding:12px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:540px){
  .hero-rotator-controls{
    gap:6px;
  }

  .hero-rotator-arrow{
    width:26px;
    height:26px;
  }

  .hero-rotator-dots{
    gap:5px;
  }

  .hero-rotator-counter{
    display:none;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO H1 — 75PX MAX
   ========================================================= */
.hero-title{
  font-size:clamp(50px,5.1vw,75px);
}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .hero-title{
    font-size:clamp(42px,11vw,62px);
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO CTA — V22
   ========================================================= */
.hero-actions{
  margin-top:34px;
}

.hero-audit-cta{
  min-height:54px;
  padding:0 10px 0 22px;
  gap:16px;
  border:1px solid rgba(205,214,255,.62);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(203,213,255,.98),rgba(174,190,255,.94));
  color:#171a20;
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 34px rgba(95,112,185,.2),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.22) inset;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:-.015em;
  transition:
    transform .22s ease,
    box-shadow .22s ease,
    border-color .22s ease,
    background .22s ease;
}

.hero-audit-cta:hover,
.hero-audit-cta:focus-visible{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:rgba(226,232,255,.9);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(218,225,255,1),rgba(188,201,255,.98));
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 42px rgba(95,112,185,.28),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.3) inset;
  outline:none;
}

.hero-audit-cta-arrow{
  width:36px;
  height:36px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  flex:0 0 auto;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(24,28,36,.12);
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1;
  transition:
    transform .22s ease,
    background-color .22s ease;
}

.hero-audit-cta:hover .hero-audit-cta-arrow,
.hero-audit-cta:focus-visible .hero-audit-cta-arrow{
  transform:translateX(3px);
  background:rgba(24,28,36,.17);
}

@media(max-width:540px){
  .hero-audit-cta{
    width:100%;
    justify-content:space-between;
    min-height:56px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO SPACING + CTA — V23
   ========================================================= */

/* Pull the hero closer to the navigation without changing the nav itself. */
.hero{
  padding-top:clamp(22px,2.6vw,38px);
}

/* Give the CTA a clearer pause after the supporting copy. */
.hero-actions{
  margin-top:44px;
}

/*
 * Higher-contrast CTA:
 * bright near-white surface, dark typography, lavender edge/accent.
 * It reads immediately as the primary action against the graphite hero.
 */
.hero-audit-cta{
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
  overflow:visible;
  min-height:56px;
  padding:0 11px 0 24px;
  gap:16px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%,#eef1ff 100%);
  color:#171a20;
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 42px rgba(0,0,0,.28),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(184,198,255,.2) inset,
    0 0 28px rgba(184,198,255,.16);
  font-weight:750;
}

.hero-audit-cta::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  z-index:-2;
  inset:-9px;
  border-radius:inherit;
  background:radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(184,198,255,.22),
    rgba(184,198,255,0) 68%
  );
  opacity:.55;
  filter:blur(12px);
  transition:opacity .25s ease,transform .25s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.hero-audit-cta:hover,
.hero-audit-cta:focus-visible{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:#fff;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%,#f5f6ff 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 54px rgba(0,0,0,.34),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(184,198,255,.34) inset,
    0 0 38px rgba(184,198,255,.28);
}

.hero-audit-cta:hover::before,
.hero-audit-cta:focus-visible::before{
  opacity:.95;
  transform:scale(1.03);
}

.hero-audit-cta-label,
.hero-audit-cta-arrow{
  position:relative;
  z-index:3;
}

.hero-audit-cta-arrow{
  background:#202226;
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
}

.hero-audit-cta:hover .hero-audit-cta-arrow,
.hero-audit-cta:focus-visible .hero-audit-cta-arrow{
  background:#17191d;
}

/* Dollar-bill burst: hidden until the visitor begins engaging with the CTA. */
.hero-audit-money{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:-1;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.hero-audit-bill{
  --bill-x:0px;
  --bill-y:-34px;
  --bill-r:0deg;
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:50%;
  width:34px;
  height:18px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  margin:-9px 0 0 -17px;
  border:1px solid rgba(20,54,35,.28);
  border-radius:3px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,#d9f0d9,#a8d2aa);
  color:#315f3d;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
  font:800 10px/1 "Manrope",sans-serif;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translate3d(0,0,0) rotate(0deg) scale(.74);
  transform-origin:center;
}

.hero-audit-bill::before,
.hero-audit-bill::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:3px;
  border:1px solid rgba(32,83,50,.14);
  border-radius:2px;
}

.hero-audit-bill::after{
  inset:6px 10px;
  border-radius:999px;
}

.bill-1{--bill-x:-72px;--bill-y:-54px;--bill-r:-18deg;}
.bill-2{--bill-x:-34px;--bill-y:-72px;--bill-r:12deg;}
.bill-3{--bill-x:8px;--bill-y:-78px;--bill-r:-6deg;}
.bill-4{--bill-x:48px;--bill-y:-64px;--bill-r:19deg;}
.bill-5{--bill-x:76px;--bill-y:-40px;--bill-r:29deg;}

.hero-audit-cta:hover .hero-audit-bill,
.hero-audit-cta:focus-visible .hero-audit-bill{
  animation:heroAuditMoneyBurst .62s cubic-bezier(.18,.72,.28,1) both;
}

.hero-audit-cta:hover .bill-2,
.hero-audit-cta:focus-visible .bill-2{animation-delay:.035s;}
.hero-audit-cta:hover .bill-3,
.hero-audit-cta:focus-visible .bill-3{animation-delay:.07s;}
.hero-audit-cta:hover .bill-4,
.hero-audit-cta:focus-visible .bill-4{animation-delay:.105s;}
.hero-audit-cta:hover .bill-5,
.hero-audit-cta:focus-visible .bill-5{animation-delay:.14s;}

@keyframes heroAuditMoneyBurst{
  0%{
    opacity:0;
    transform:translate3d(0,0,0) rotate(0deg) scale(.72);
  }
  30%{
    opacity:.98;
  }
  72%{
    opacity:.9;
    transform:
      translate3d(var(--bill-x),var(--bill-y),0)
      rotate(var(--bill-r))
      scale(1);
  }
  100%{
    opacity:0;
    transform:
      translate3d(calc(var(--bill-x) * 1.08),calc(var(--bill-y) - 8px),0)
      rotate(calc(var(--bill-r) * 1.15))
      scale(.92);
  }
}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .hero{
    padding-top:22px;
  }

  .hero-actions{
    margin-top:38px;
  }
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero-audit-cta,
  .hero-audit-cta::before,
  .hero-audit-cta-arrow,
  .hero-audit-bill{
    transition:none!important;
    animation:none!important;
  }

  .hero-audit-cta:hover .hero-audit-bill,
  .hero-audit-cta:focus-visible .hero-audit-bill{
    opacity:0;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO CTA — V24 TYPE EMPHASIS
   ========================================================= */
.hero-audit-cta-label{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.1;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.035em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE LOCAL-BUSINESS JOURNEY — V25
   Premium, high-trust journey directly after The premise.
   ========================================================= */

.local-growth-story,
.choice-system,
.local-web-design-banner{
  position:relative;
}

/* ---------- Shared ---------- */
.local-growth-kicker,
.local-web-design-eyebrow{
  color:var(--accent);
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}

.local-growth-cta{
  position:relative;
  min-height:54px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:15px;
  margin-top:30px;
  padding:0 10px 0 21px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#eef1ff 100%);
  color:#171a20;
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 38px rgba(0,0,0,.22),
    0 0 24px rgba(184,198,255,.13);
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:
    transform .22s ease,
    box-shadow .22s ease,
    background .22s ease;
}

.local-growth-cta:hover,
.local-growth-cta:focus-visible{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#f6f7ff 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.28),
    0 0 34px rgba(184,198,255,.2);
  outline:none;
}

.local-growth-cta-icon{
  width:35px;
  height:35px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#202226;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:16px;
  transition:transform .22s ease;
}

.local-growth-cta:hover .local-growth-cta-icon,
.local-growth-cta:focus-visible .local-growth-cta-icon{
  transform:translateX(3px);
}

/* ---------- Section 1: More Calls ---------- */
.local-growth-story{
  padding-top:clamp(84px,9vw,138px);
  padding-bottom:clamp(96px,10vw,156px);
}

.local-growth-story::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0;
  left:50%;
  width:100vw;
  height:1px;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.1),transparent);
}

.local-growth-story-layout{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.88fr) minmax(500px,1.12fr);
  gap:clamp(58px,7vw,110px);
  align-items:center;
}

.local-growth-story-copy{
  max-width:650px;
}

.local-growth-story-copy h2,
.choice-system-intro h2{
  margin:16px 0 0;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(46px,5vw,76px);
  line-height:.98;
  letter-spacing:-.055em;
  font-weight:500;
  text-wrap:pretty;
}

.local-growth-story-copy .local-growth-lede{
  margin:30px 0 0;
  color:#e0e3e8;
  font-size:clamp(18px,1.45vw,21px);
  line-height:1.62;
}

.local-growth-story-copy p:not(.local-growth-lede){
  margin:20px 0 0;
  max-width:610px;
  color:#aeb4be;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.7;
}

/* Decision journey visual */
.local-growth-journey{
  position:relative;
  min-height:520px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius:30px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 74% 24%,rgba(184,198,255,.1),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.025),rgba(255,255,255,.008));
  box-shadow:
    0 34px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.26),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.015) inset;
}

.local-growth-journey::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:54px 54px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000,transparent 94%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.local-growth-orbit{
  position:absolute;
  border:1px solid rgba(184,198,255,.1);
  border-radius:50%;
}

.orbit-one{
  width:410px;
  height:410px;
  right:-120px;
  top:-90px;
}

.orbit-two{
  width:260px;
  height:260px;
  left:-115px;
  bottom:-80px;
}

.journey-touchpoint{
  position:absolute;
  width:165px;
  min-height:112px;
  padding:18px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(25,28,35,.88);
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
}

.journey-touchpoint>span{
  display:block;
  color:#7e8794;
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  font-weight:700;
}

.journey-touchpoint strong{
  display:block;
  margin-top:11px;
  color:#f0f2f6;
  font-size:17px;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}

.journey-touchpoint small{
  display:block;
  margin-top:8px;
  color:#939ba7;
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.4;
}

.touchpoint-search{left:7%;top:13%;}
.touchpoint-visit{right:10%;top:18%;}
.touchpoint-compare{left:17%;bottom:18%;}
.touchpoint-action{
  right:8%;
  bottom:14%;
  border-color:rgba(184,198,255,.28);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 12%,rgba(184,198,255,.12),transparent 34%),
    rgba(25,28,35,.94);
}

.journey-connector{
  position:absolute;
  height:1px;
  transform-origin:left center;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(184,198,255,.08),rgba(184,198,255,.48),rgba(184,198,255,.08));
}

.connector-one{
  width:150px;
  left:33%;
  top:27%;
  transform:rotate(-5deg);
}

.connector-two{
  width:190px;
  right:27%;
  top:46%;
  transform:rotate(142deg);
}

.connector-three{
  width:170px;
  left:39%;
  bottom:27%;
  transform:rotate(-8deg);
}

.journey-connector::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  right:0;
  top:50%;
  width:5px;
  height:5px;
  margin-top:-2px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 0 13px rgba(184,198,255,.55);
}

.journey-signal{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:48%;
  display:flex;
  gap:7px;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
}

.journey-signal i{
  width:7px;
  height:7px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent);
  opacity:.28;
  animation:journeyPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.journey-signal i:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.2s;}
.journey-signal i:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.4s;}

.journey-result{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  bottom:6%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  text-align:center;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

.journey-result span{
  display:block;
  color:#727b88;
  font-size:10px;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  font-weight:700;
}

.journey-result strong{
  display:block;
  margin-top:7px;
  color:#dce0e7;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:600;
}

@keyframes journeyPulse{
  0%,100%{opacity:.2;transform:scale(.82)}
  50%{opacity:.9;transform:scale(1.08)}
}

/* ---------- Section 2: Choice System ---------- */
.choice-system{
  padding-top:clamp(92px,10vw,156px);
  padding-bottom:clamp(100px,11vw,170px);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}

.choice-system-intro{
  max-width:990px;
  margin:0 auto;
  text-align:center;
}

.choice-system-intro h2{
  max-width:940px;
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
}

.choice-system-intro p{
  max-width:780px;
  margin:26px auto 0;
  color:#afb5be;
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.72;
}

.choice-system-flow{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:18px;
  margin:58px auto 0;
  color:#e9ecf2;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(19px,2vw,27px);
  letter-spacing:-.025em;
  font-weight:560;
}

.choice-system-flow i{
  color:var(--accent);
  font-style:normal;
  opacity:.78;
}

.choice-system-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:18px;
  margin-top:46px;
}

.choice-system-card{
  position:relative;
  min-height:390px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:26px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:22px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.026),rgba(255,255,255,.008));
  transition:
    transform .28s ease,
    border-color .28s ease,
    box-shadow .28s ease;
}

.choice-system-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0;
  right:0;
  width:160px;
  height:160px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(184,198,255,.09),transparent 68%);
  transform:translate(30%,-30%);
}

.choice-system-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px);
  border-color:rgba(184,198,255,.18);
  box-shadow:0 24px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

.choice-system-card-top{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
}

.choice-system-number,
.choice-system-state{
  font-size:10px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}

.choice-system-number{color:#707987;}
.choice-system-state{color:#aeb6c2;}

.choice-system-icon{
  position:relative;
  width:88px;
  height:88px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  margin-top:38px;
  border:1px solid rgba(184,198,255,.16);
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(184,198,255,.035);
}

.choice-system-icon-search span{
  width:28px;
  height:28px;
  border:2px solid #c6cffb;
  border-radius:50%;
}

.choice-system-icon-search i{
  position:absolute;
  width:18px;
  height:2px;
  background:#c6cffb;
  transform:translate(22px,22px) rotate(45deg);
}

.choice-system-icon-trust span{
  color:#dce2ff;
  font-size:25px;
}

.choice-system-icon-trust i{
  position:absolute;
  inset:12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(184,198,255,.15);
  border-radius:50%;
}

.choice-system-icon-action span{
  color:#e1e5ff;
  font-size:30px;
  transform:translateX(-1px);
}

.choice-system-card h3{
  margin:26px 0 0;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:30px;
  line-height:1.05;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
  font-weight:550;
}

.choice-system-card p{
  margin:15px 0 0;
  color:#a7aeb8;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.65;
}

.choice-system-meter{
  height:3px;
  margin-top:auto;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);
}

.choice-system-meter span{
  display:block;
  width:72%;
  height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(184,198,255,.25),rgba(184,198,255,.88));
}

.choice-system-proof,
.choice-system-actions{
  display:flex;
  gap:7px;
  margin-top:auto;
}

.choice-system-proof span{
  width:7px;
  height:7px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#d6dfff;
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(184,198,255,.22);
}

.choice-system-actions span{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:26px;
  padding:0 9px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:999px;
  color:#aab2bd;
  font-size:9px;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  font-weight:700;
}

.choice-system-cta-wrap{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  margin-top:44px;
}

/* ---------- Section 3: Website Design Banner ---------- */
.local-web-design-banner{
  padding-top:0;
  padding-bottom:clamp(110px,12vw,186px);
}

.local-web-design-panel{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(360px,.85fr);
  gap:clamp(40px,6vw,86px);
  align-items:center;
  min-height:480px;
  padding:clamp(48px,6vw,82px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius:30px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 20%,rgba(184,198,255,.12),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.025),rgba(255,255,255,.008));
  box-shadow:0 34px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

.local-web-design-grid{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.016) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.016) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:54px 54px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#000,rgba(0,0,0,.18));
}

.local-web-design-copy{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  max-width:760px;
}

.local-web-design-copy h2{
  margin:15px 0 0;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(42px,4.6vw,70px);
  line-height:.98;
  letter-spacing:-.05em;
  font-weight:520;
  text-wrap:balance;
}

.local-web-design-note{
  margin:20px 0 0;
  max-width:610px;
  color:#929aa6;
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.6;
}

.local-web-design-signal{
  position:relative;
  min-height:300px;
}

.signal-card{
  position:absolute;
  width:170px;
  padding:18px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(23,26,33,.88);
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

.signal-card span{
  display:block;
  color:#747d8a;
  font-size:9px;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  font-weight:700;
}

.signal-card strong{
  display:block;
  margin-top:9px;
  color:#edf0f5;
  font-size:17px;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
}

.signal-card-search{left:0;top:10px;}
.signal-card-trust{right:0;top:105px;}
.signal-card-action{
  left:22%;
  bottom:0;
  border-color:rgba(184,198,255,.23);
}

.signal-line{
  position:absolute;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(184,198,255,.08),rgba(184,198,255,.5),rgba(184,198,255,.08));
}

.signal-line-one{
  width:140px;
  left:34%;
  top:90px;
  transform:rotate(28deg);
}

.signal-line-two{
  width:132px;
  left:36%;
  bottom:76px;
  transform:rotate(151deg);
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media(max-width:1100px){
  .local-growth-story-layout,
  .local-web-design-panel{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }

  .local-growth-story-copy{
    max-width:800px;
  }

  .local-growth-journey{
    max-width:820px;
  }

  .local-web-design-signal{
    width:min(100%,620px);
  }
}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .choice-system-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }

  .choice-system-card{
    min-height:320px;
  }

  .choice-system-flow{
    flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
}

@media(max-width:700px){
  .local-growth-story,
  .choice-system{
    padding-top:78px;
    padding-bottom:92px;
  }

  .local-growth-story-copy h2,
  .choice-system-intro h2{
    font-size:clamp(40px,11vw,58px);
  }

  .local-growth-journey{
    min-height:620px;
  }

  .journey-touchpoint{
    width:150px;
  }

  .touchpoint-search{left:6%;top:8%;}
  .touchpoint-visit{right:6%;top:29%;}
  .touchpoint-compare{left:6%;bottom:29%;}
  .touchpoint-action{right:6%;bottom:8%;}

  .connector-one{
    width:110px;
    left:35%;
    top:26%;
    transform:rotate(44deg);
  }

  .connector-two{
    width:110px;
    right:36%;
    top:50%;
    transform:rotate(136deg);
  }

  .connector-three{
    width:110px;
    left:35%;
    bottom:25%;
    transform:rotate(43deg);
  }

  .journey-result{
    display:none;
  }

  .choice-system-flow{
    gap:10px;
    font-size:17px;
  }

  .local-web-design-panel{
    padding:36px 24px;
  }

  .local-web-design-copy h2{
    font-size:clamp(38px,10vw,56px);
  }
}

@media(max-width:540px){
  .local-growth-cta{
    width:100%;
    justify-content:space-between;
  }

  .choice-system-flow{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
    width:100%;
    gap:7px;
    text-align:center;
    font-size:14px;
  }

  .choice-system-card{
    min-height:300px;
  }

  .local-web-design-signal{
    min-height:340px;
  }

  .signal-card{
    width:145px;
  }
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .journey-signal i,
  .choice-system-card,
  .local-growth-cta,
  .local-growth-cta-icon{
    animation:none!important;
    transition:none!important;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE JOURNEY ILLUSTRATION REWORK — V26
   Only the right-side illustration in
   "More Calls. More Leads. More Business."
   ========================================================= */

.local-growth-journey{
  position:relative;
  min-height:540px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius:30px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.022),rgba(255,255,255,.008)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 18%,rgba(184,198,255,.08),transparent 28%);
  box-shadow:
    0 34px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.26),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.016) inset;
}

.local-growth-journey::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:54px 54px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000,transparent 96%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.local-growth-journey::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:auto 0 0 0;
  height:130px;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(16,18,22,.92),rgba(16,18,22,0));
  pointer-events:none;
}

.journey-ambient{
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.journey-ambient-one{
  width:260px;
  height:260px;
  left:-90px;
  top:-70px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(184,198,255,.07),transparent 68%);
}

.journey-ambient-two{
  width:220px;
  height:220px;
  right:-70px;
  bottom:48px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(184,198,255,.09),transparent 68%);
}

.journey-stage{
  position:absolute;
  width:176px;
  min-height:150px;
  padding:18px 18px 16px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(24,27,33,.9);
  box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
}

.journey-stage-index{
  display:block;
  color:#7b8491;
  font-size:11px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  font-weight:700;
}

.journey-stage strong{
  display:block;
  margin-top:12px;
  color:#f0f3f7;
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.05;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
}

.journey-stage small{
  display:block;
  margin-top:8px;
  color:#9ca4af;
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.45;
}

.journey-stage-concept{
  margin-top:16px;
  color:#d7dcff;
  font-size:11px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}

.journey-dropoff{
  display:flex;
  gap:6px;
  margin-top:14px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.journey-dropoff span{
  width:8px;
  height:8px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#d6ddff;
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(184,198,255,.18);
}

.stage-searched{
  left:5%;
  top:13%;
}

.stage-visited{
  left:29%;
  top:33%;
}

.stage-compared{
  left:53%;
  top:18%;
}

.stage-chosen{
  right:5%;
  top:34%;
  width:206px;
  min-height:188px;
  border-color:rgba(184,198,255,.22);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 14%,rgba(184,198,255,.11),transparent 30%),
    rgba(24,27,33,.95);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 52px rgba(0,0,0,.26),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(184,198,255,.08) inset,
    0 0 34px rgba(184,198,255,.12);
}

.stage-chosen strong{
  font-size:20px;
}

.journey-stage-outcome{
  margin:16px 0 0;
  padding-top:14px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color:#e9edfb;
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.45;
  font-weight:600;
  text-wrap:pretty;
}

.journey-segment{
  position:absolute;
  height:2px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(184,198,255,.08),rgba(184,198,255,.46),rgba(184,198,255,.1));
  transform-origin:left center;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.journey-segment::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  right:-1px;
  top:50%;
  width:10px;
  height:10px;
  border-top:2px solid rgba(184,198,255,.72);
  border-right:2px solid rgba(184,198,255,.72);
  transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}

.journey-segment i{
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:50%;
  width:8px;
  height:8px;
  margin-top:-4px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(184,198,255,.55);
  animation:journeyFlow 3.3s linear infinite;
}

.segment-1{
  left:19%;
  top:32%;
  width:110px;
  transform:rotate(28deg);
}

.segment-2{
  left:43%;
  top:46%;
  width:110px;
  transform:rotate(-28deg);
}

.segment-3{
  left:66%;
  top:44%;
  width:92px;
  transform:rotate(24deg);
}

.segment-2 i{animation-delay:.6s;}
.segment-3 i{animation-delay:1.2s;}

.journey-opportunity{
  position:absolute;
  left:6%;
  right:6%;
  bottom:7%;
  z-index:2;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:end;
  gap:18px;
  padding-top:18px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.journey-opportunity span{
  display:block;
  color:#788190;
  font-size:10px;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

.journey-opportunity strong{
  display:block;
  max-width:360px;
  color:#dfe4ef;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.35;
  font-weight:600;
  text-align:right;
  text-wrap:pretty;
}

@keyframes journeyFlow{
  0%{
    left:0%;
    opacity:0;
    transform:scale(.7);
  }
  12%{
    opacity:1;
  }
  88%{
    opacity:1;
  }
  100%{
    left:100%;
    opacity:0;
    transform:scale(.95);
  }
}

@media(max-width:1180px){
  .local-growth-journey{
    min-height:560px;
  }

  .journey-stage{
    width:168px;
  }

  .stage-chosen{
    width:196px;
  }

  .segment-1{width:96px;}
  .segment-2{width:96px;}
  .segment-3{width:82px;}

  .journey-opportunity strong{
    max-width:300px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:700px){
  .local-growth-journey{
    min-height:auto;
    display:grid;
    gap:16px;
    padding:22px 20px 22px;
  }

  .journey-ambient,
  .journey-segment{
    display:none;
  }

  .journey-stage{
    position:relative;
    inset:auto;
    width:100%;
    min-height:auto;
  }

  .stage-chosen{
    width:100%;
  }

  .journey-opportunity{
    position:relative;
    left:auto;
    right:auto;
    bottom:auto;
    margin-top:4px;
    padding-top:16px;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;
  }

  .journey-opportunity strong{
    max-width:none;
    text-align:left;
  }
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .journey-segment i{
    animation:none!important;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE JOURNEY ILLUSTRATION — V27
   Cleaner Apple-like treatment
   ========================================================= */

.local-growth-journey{
  position:relative;
  min-height:500px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:30px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 20%, rgba(184,198,255,.085), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.022), rgba(255,255,255,.008));
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.24),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.014) inset;
}

.local-growth-journey::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.016) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.016) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:54px 54px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, #000, transparent 96%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.local-growth-journey::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:auto 0 0 0;
  height:108px;
  background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(16,18,22,.94), rgba(16,18,22,0));
  pointer-events:none;
}

.journey-clean-rail{
  position:absolute;
  left:9%;
  right:9%;
  top:48%;
  height:18px;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.journey-clean-line{
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  top:50%;
  height:1px;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(184,198,255,.16) 0%,
    rgba(184,198,255,.46) 28%,
    rgba(184,198,255,.46) 72%,
    rgba(184,198,255,.2) 100%);
}

.journey-clean-line-arrow{
  position:absolute;
  top:50%;
  width:10px;
  height:10px;
  margin-top:-5px;
  border-top:1.5px solid rgba(184,198,255,.62);
  border-right:1.5px solid rgba(184,198,255,.62);
  transform:rotate(45deg);
}

.arrow-1{ left:28%; }
.arrow-2{ left:56%; }
.arrow-3{ left:84%; }

.journey-clean-signal{
  position:absolute;
  top:50%;
  width:8px;
  height:8px;
  margin-top:-4px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(184,198,255,.55);
}

.signal-1{
  animation:journeyCleanFlow 4.2s linear infinite;
}

.signal-2{
  animation:journeyCleanFlow 4.2s linear infinite;
  animation-delay:2.1s;
}

.journey-clean-grid{
  position:absolute;
  inset:44px 34px 108px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap:14px;
  align-items:center;
}

.journey-clean-stage{
  position:relative;
  min-height:188px;
  padding:18px 16px 18px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(24,27,33,.9);
  box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}

.journey-clean-index{
  display:block;
  color:#7c8592;
  font-size:11px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  font-weight:700;
}

.journey-clean-stage strong{
  display:block;
  margin-top:12px;
  color:#f1f3f7;
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.05;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
}

.journey-clean-stage small{
  display:block;
  margin-top:8px;
  color:#99a2ae;
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.45;
}

.journey-clean-concept{
  margin-top:15px;
  color:#d7dcff;
  font-size:11px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}

.journey-clean-people{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:6px;
  margin-top:15px;
}

.journey-clean-people span{
  width:8px;
  height:8px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#d6ddff;
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(184,198,255,.18);
}

.journey-clean-stage.stage-searched{ transform:translateY(-22px); }
.journey-clean-stage.stage-visited{ transform:translateY(14px); }
.journey-clean-stage.stage-compared{ transform:translateY(-22px); }

.journey-clean-stage.stage-chosen{
  min-height:208px;
  transform:translateY(10px);
  border-color:rgba(184,198,255,.24);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 16%, rgba(184,198,255,.11), transparent 32%),
    rgba(24,27,33,.95);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.24),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(184,198,255,.08) inset,
    0 0 28px rgba(184,198,255,.10);
}

.journey-clean-stage.stage-chosen strong{
  font-size:20px;
}

.journey-clean-outcome{
  margin:15px 0 0;
  padding-top:14px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color:#eef1fb;
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.45;
  font-weight:600;
  text-wrap:pretty;
}

.journey-clean-opportunity{
  position:absolute;
  left:34px;
  right:34px;
  bottom:28px;
  z-index:2;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:flex-end;
  gap:18px;
  padding-top:16px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.journey-clean-opportunity span{
  display:block;
  color:#788190;
  font-size:10px;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

.journey-clean-opportunity strong{
  display:block;
  max-width:340px;
  color:#dee4ef;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.35;
  text-align:right;
  font-weight:600;
  text-wrap:pretty;
}

@keyframes journeyCleanFlow{
  0%{
    left:0%;
    opacity:0;
    transform:scale(.75);
  }
  10%{ opacity:1; }
  85%{ opacity:1; }
  100%{
    left:100%;
    opacity:0;
    transform:scale(.95);
  }
}

@media(max-width:1180px){
  .journey-clean-grid{
    inset:36px 22px 108px;
    gap:12px;
  }

  .journey-clean-stage{
    min-height:182px;
    padding:16px 14px;
  }

  .journey-clean-stage strong{
    font-size:17px;
  }

  .journey-clean-stage.stage-chosen{
    min-height:198px;
  }

  .journey-clean-opportunity{
    left:22px;
    right:22px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .local-growth-journey{
    min-height:auto;
    padding:22px 18px 20px;
  }

  .journey-clean-rail{
    position:relative;
    left:auto;
    right:auto;
    top:auto;
    height:20px;
    transform:none;
    margin:10px 8px 20px;
  }

  .journey-clean-grid{
    position:relative;
    inset:auto;
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:14px;
  }

  .journey-clean-stage,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-searched,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-visited,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-compared,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-chosen{
    transform:none;
    min-height:auto;
  }

  .journey-clean-opportunity{
    position:relative;
    left:auto;
    right:auto;
    bottom:auto;
    margin-top:16px;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;
  }

  .journey-clean-opportunity strong{
    max-width:none;
    text-align:left;
  }
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .journey-clean-signal{
    animation:none !important;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE JOURNEY — V28 STRUCTURAL FIX
   Stable, clean, Apple-like horizontal progression.
   ========================================================= */

.local-growth-journey{
  min-height:520px;
  padding:54px 34px 112px;
}

/*
 * Four equal stages on one deliberate axis.
 * No absolute card positioning, no vertical staggering, no overlap.
 */
.journey-clean-grid{
  position:relative;
  inset:auto;
  z-index:2;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:14px;
  align-items:start;
  height:auto;
}

/* Reset the previous staggered transforms. */
.journey-clean-stage,
.journey-clean-stage.stage-searched,
.journey-clean-stage.stage-visited,
.journey-clean-stage.stage-compared,
.journey-clean-stage.stage-chosen{
  position:relative;
  inset:auto;
  width:auto;
  transform:none;
  min-height:222px;
  padding:20px 18px 18px;
}

/* Keep the final destination slightly elevated without changing geometry. */
.journey-clean-stage.stage-chosen{
  min-height:242px;
  border-color:rgba(184,198,255,.27);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 14%,rgba(184,198,255,.12),transparent 32%),
    rgba(24,27,33,.96);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.24),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(184,198,255,.09) inset,
    0 0 30px rgba(184,198,255,.09);
}

/*
 * One continuous connector sits behind the cards.
 * The cards mask it naturally, so it reads as a path between stages.
 */
.journey-clean-rail{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:1;
  left:8%;
  right:8%;
  top:214px;
  height:18px;
  transform:none;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.journey-clean-line{
  left:0;
  right:0;
  top:50%;
  height:1px;
}

.arrow-1{left:26.5%;}
.arrow-2{left:52.5%;}
.arrow-3{left:78.5%;}

/* Reduce motion density: only two slow signals on the single path. */
.journey-clean-signal{
  top:50%;
}

.signal-1{
  animation-duration:5.4s;
}

.signal-2{
  animation-duration:5.4s;
  animation-delay:2.7s;
}

/*
 * Make the drop-off visual read immediately while staying restrained.
 * Earlier-stage dots are slightly quieter; CHOSEN gets the clearest accent.
 */
.journey-clean-people{
  margin-top:18px;
  min-height:8px;
}

.journey-clean-people span{
  width:7px;
  height:7px;
  background:#cfd6f8;
  box-shadow:none;
  opacity:.82;
}

.stage-visited .journey-clean-people span{
  opacity:.78;
}

.stage-compared .journey-clean-people span{
  opacity:.74;
}

.stage-chosen .journey-clean-people span{
  background:#e7ebff;
  opacity:1;
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(184,198,255,.18);
}

/* Keep destination statement contained inside the final card. */
.journey-clean-outcome{
  margin-top:18px;
  padding-top:15px;
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.45;
}

/* Bottom opportunity becomes its own stable footer row. */
.journey-clean-opportunity{
  position:absolute;
  left:34px;
  right:34px;
  bottom:28px;
  z-index:3;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:auto minmax(0,1fr);
  align-items:end;
  gap:28px;
  padding-top:17px;
}

.journey-clean-opportunity strong{
  justify-self:end;
  max-width:430px;
  text-align:right;
  font-size:15px;
}

/* Desktop compression before stacking. */
@media(max-width:1180px){
  .local-growth-journey{
    min-height:500px;
    padding:44px 22px 108px;
  }

  .journey-clean-grid{
    gap:10px;
  }

  .journey-clean-stage,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-chosen{
    min-height:220px;
    padding:17px 14px 16px;
  }

  .journey-clean-stage strong{
    font-size:16px;
  }

  .journey-clean-stage small{
    font-size:11px;
  }

  .journey-clean-concept{
    font-size:10px;
  }

  .journey-clean-rail{
    left:7%;
    right:7%;
    top:198px;
  }

  .journey-clean-opportunity{
    left:22px;
    right:22px;
  }
}

/* Stack cleanly on narrower layouts; remove the horizontal rail. */
@media(max-width:880px){
  .local-growth-journey{
    min-height:auto;
    padding:24px 20px 22px;
  }

  .journey-clean-rail{
    display:none;
  }

  .journey-clean-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:14px;
  }

  .journey-clean-stage,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-chosen{
    min-height:210px;
  }

  .journey-clean-opportunity{
    position:relative;
    left:auto;
    right:auto;
    bottom:auto;
    margin-top:20px;
    padding-top:17px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:560px){
  .journey-clean-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }

  .journey-clean-stage,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-chosen{
    min-height:auto;
  }

  .journey-clean-opportunity{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:9px;
    align-items:start;
  }

  .journey-clean-opportunity strong{
    justify-self:start;
    max-width:none;
    text-align:left;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE JOURNEY — V29 CLEANER / TIGHTER
   ========================================================= */

/*
 * Remove the fixed-height composition. The container now sizes to its
 * content so there is no large dead zone beneath the cards.
 */
.local-growth-journey{
  min-height:0;
  padding:42px 34px 26px;
}

/* Cards stay in normal document flow. */
.journey-clean-grid{
  position:relative;
  inset:auto;
  z-index:2;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:14px;
  align-items:stretch;
}

.journey-clean-stage,
.journey-clean-stage.stage-searched,
.journey-clean-stage.stage-visited,
.journey-clean-stage.stage-compared{
  min-height:214px;
}

.journey-clean-stage.stage-chosen{
  min-height:214px;
}

/* CHOSEN no longer needs space reserved for the removed outcome line. */
.journey-clean-outcome{
  display:none!important;
}

/*
 * The opportunity row now follows the cards naturally instead of being
 * pinned to the bottom of a tall container.
 */
.journey-clean-opportunity{
  position:relative;
  left:auto;
  right:auto;
  bottom:auto;
  z-index:3;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:auto minmax(0,1fr);
  align-items:end;
  gap:28px;
  margin-top:28px;
  padding-top:17px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

/* Keep the connector rail centered through the card row. */
.journey-clean-rail{
  left:8%;
  right:8%;
  top:148px;
}

/* Remove the old moving-dot progress treatment. */
.journey-clean-signal{
  display:none!important;
}

/*
 * One lightweight glass pass on load.
 * CSS-only: no JS, timers, observers, or repeated animation.
 */
.journey-glass-sweep{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:5;
  top:-18%;
  bottom:-18%;
  left:-34%;
  width:24%;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0;
  transform:skewX(-14deg);
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.018) 28%,
      rgba(216,224,255,.095) 50%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.022) 72%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%
    );
  filter:blur(2px);
  animation:journeyGlassPass 1.25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.25,1) .18s 1 both;
}

@keyframes journeyGlassPass{
  0%{
    left:-34%;
    opacity:0;
  }
  16%{
    opacity:.5;
  }
  72%{
    opacity:.32;
  }
  100%{
    left:112%;
    opacity:0;
  }
}

@media(max-width:1180px){
  .local-growth-journey{
    padding:36px 22px 24px;
  }

  .journey-clean-grid{
    gap:10px;
  }

  .journey-clean-stage,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-searched,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-visited,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-compared,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-chosen{
    min-height:206px;
  }

  .journey-clean-rail{
    left:7%;
    right:7%;
    top:137px;
  }

  .journey-clean-opportunity{
    margin-top:24px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:880px){
  .local-growth-journey{
    padding:24px 20px 22px;
  }

  .journey-clean-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:14px;
  }

  .journey-clean-stage,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-searched,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-visited,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-compared,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-chosen{
    min-height:196px;
  }

  .journey-clean-rail{
    display:none;
  }

  .journey-clean-opportunity{
    margin-top:20px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:560px){
  .journey-clean-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }

  .journey-clean-stage,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-searched,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-visited,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-compared,
  .journey-clean-stage.stage-chosen{
    min-height:auto;
  }

  .journey-clean-opportunity{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:9px;
  }
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .journey-glass-sweep{
    display:none;
    animation:none!important;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE LOCAL GROWTH — V30 STACKED HEADLINE
   ========================================================= */
.local-growth-stacked-heading span{
  display:block;
}

.local-growth-stacked-heading span + span{
  margin-top:.04em;
}
/* HOMEPAGE SOCIAL PROOF / CREDIBILITY — V31 */
.credibility-section{position:relative;padding-top:clamp(76px,7.5vw,112px);padding-bottom:clamp(72px,7vw,106px)}
.credibility-section::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:50%;width:100vw;height:1px;transform:translateX(-50%);background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.085) 18%,rgba(255,255,255,.085) 82%,transparent)}
.credibility-intro{max-width:980px}.credibility-eyebrow{color:#8f97a3;font-size:12px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:650}
.credibility-intro h2{max-width:940px;margin:17px 0 0;color:#f1f3f6;font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;font-size:clamp(38px,4.4vw,64px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.045em;font-weight:500;text-wrap:pretty}.credibility-intro h2 strong{color:inherit;font-weight:700}
.credibility-metrics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));margin-top:clamp(48px,5vw,72px);border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.075);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.075)}
.credibility-metric{position:relative;min-width:0;padding:clamp(28px,3vw,40px) clamp(20px,2.6vw,34px);opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .55s ease,transform .55s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1)}.credibility-metric:first-child{padding-left:0}.credibility-metric:last-child{padding-right:0}
.credibility-metric+.credibility-metric::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:24%;bottom:24%;left:0;width:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.075)}
.credibility-metric strong{display:block;color:#f7f8fa;font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;font-size:clamp(48px,4.8vw,60px);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.045em;font-weight:600;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}.credibility-metric span{display:block;margin-top:13px;color:#969eaa;font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:500;text-wrap:pretty}.credibility-label-mobile{display:none!important}
.credibility-disclosure{margin:16px 0 0;color:#717986;font-size:12px;line-height:1.5}.credibility-disclosure em{font-style:normal}
.credibility-section.is-visible .credibility-metric{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}.credibility-section.is-visible .credibility-metric:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.04s}.credibility-section.is-visible .credibility-metric:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.10s}.credibility-section.is-visible .credibility-metric:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s}.credibility-section.is-visible .credibility-metric:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.22s}
@media(max-width:760px){.credibility-section{padding-top:64px;padding-bottom:68px}.credibility-eyebrow{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em}.credibility-intro h2{margin-top:14px;font-size:clamp(34px,9vw,46px);line-height:1.03}.credibility-metrics{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));margin-top:38px}.credibility-metric{min-height:148px;padding:26px 20px}.credibility-metric:first-child,.credibility-metric:nth-child(3){padding-left:0}.credibility-metric:nth-child(2),.credibility-metric:last-child{padding-right:0}.credibility-metric+.credibility-metric::before{display:none}.credibility-metric:nth-child(odd)::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:22%;bottom:22%;right:0;width:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.075)}.credibility-metric:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.075)}.credibility-metric strong{font-size:clamp(36px,10vw,42px)}.credibility-metric span{margin-top:10px;font-size:13px}.credibility-label-desktop{display:none!important}.credibility-label-mobile{display:block!important}.credibility-disclosure{margin-top:14px;font-size:11px}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.credibility-metric{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none!important}}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE CREDIBILITY — V32 REFINEMENT
   Preserve the concept; improve hierarchy, rhythm and scanability.
   ========================================================= */

/* Keep this section supporting the hero rather than behaving like a second hero. */
.credibility-section{
  padding-top:clamp(68px,6.4vw,94px);
  padding-bottom:clamp(66px,6vw,92px);
}

.credibility-intro{
  max-width:920px;
}

/* ~12% smaller at the upper end than the previous 64px treatment. */
.credibility-intro h2{
  max-width:900px;
  margin-top:15px;
  font-size:clamp(36px,3.85vw,56px);
  line-height:1.035;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
}

.credibility-intro h2 strong{
  font-weight:700;
}

/*
 * Pull the metrics materially closer to the authority statement.
 * The top rule on the metric row becomes the visual divider.
 */
.credibility-metrics{
  margin-top:32px;
}

/* Maintain confident metrics but give their labels better immediate readability. */
.credibility-metric span{
  color:#aab1bb;
}

/* Disclosure remains intentionally quieter than the metric labels. */
.credibility-disclosure{
  color:#747c88;
}

/* Obsolete split-label hooks are neutralized after simplifying the HTML. */
.credibility-label-desktop,
.credibility-label-mobile{
  display:initial!important;
}

/* Mobile: maintain the 2 × 2 scan pattern with 22px page edges. */
@media(max-width:760px){
  .credibility-section.section-shell{
    width:min(calc(100% - 44px),var(--max));
  }

  .credibility-section{
    padding-top:56px;
    padding-bottom:60px;
  }

  .credibility-intro h2{
    max-width:100%;
    margin-top:13px;
    font-size:clamp(32px,8.5vw,42px);
    line-height:1.04;
    letter-spacing:-.035em;
  }

  .credibility-metrics{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    margin-top:30px;
  }

  .credibility-metric{
    min-width:0;
    min-height:138px;
    padding:24px 18px;
  }

  .credibility-metric strong{
    font-size:clamp(34px,10vw,42px);
  }

  .credibility-metric span{
    margin-top:9px;
    color:#aab1bb;
    font-size:13px;
    line-height:1.35;
  }

  .credibility-disclosure{
    margin-top:13px;
    color:#747c88;
    font-size:11px;
    line-height:1.45;
  }
}

@media(max-width:390px){
  .credibility-section.section-shell{
    width:min(calc(100% - 40px),var(--max));
  }

  .credibility-metric{
    min-height:132px;
    padding-left:14px;
    padding-right:14px;
  }

  .credibility-metric:first-child,
  .credibility-metric:nth-child(3){
    padding-left:0;
  }

  .credibility-metric:nth-child(2),
  .credibility-metric:last-child{
    padding-right:0;
  }

  .credibility-metric span{
    font-size:13px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL EYEBROW COLOR — V33
   ========================================================= */
.eyebrow,
.credibility-eyebrow,
.local-growth-kicker,
.local-web-design-eyebrow,
.process-kicker,
.hero-rotator-kicker{
  color:#b8c6ff!important;
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE FINAL AUDIT CTA — V36
   Full-width refracted satin / diagnostic surface
   ========================================================= */

.final-audit-cta{
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
  width:100%;
  max-width:none;
  margin:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#1b1d21;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.055);
}

.final-audit-surface{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:0;
  inset:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:#1b1d21;
}

.final-audit-surface-canvas,
.final-audit-surface-fallback,
.final-audit-surface-vignette{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.final-audit-surface-canvas{
  display:block;
  opacity:.92;
}

.final-audit-surface-fallback{
  background:
    radial-gradient(85% 120% at 74% 42%,rgba(184,198,255,.085),transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(70% 110% at 28% 72%,rgba(255,255,255,.038),transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(116deg,#191b1f 0%,#22252b 46%,#1a1c20 100%);
  opacity:1;
}

.final-audit-cta.is-webgl-active .final-audit-surface-fallback{
  opacity:.38;
}

.final-audit-surface-vignette{
  z-index:2;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(27,29,33,.66) 0%,rgba(27,29,33,.28) 42%,rgba(27,29,33,.12) 76%,rgba(27,29,33,.30) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(27,29,33,.20),transparent 24%,transparent 74%,rgba(27,29,33,.38));
}

.final-audit-surface-vignette::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.011) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.011) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:72px 72px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(0,0,0,.48),#000 62%,rgba(0,0,0,.62));
  opacity:.42;
}

.final-audit-inner{
  position:relative;
  z-index:3;
  padding-top:clamp(104px,10vw,156px);
  padding-bottom:clamp(104px,10vw,156px);
}

.final-audit-copy{
  position:relative;
  max-width:900px;
}

.final-audit-copy h2{
  max-width:900px;
  margin:0;
  color:#f4f5f7;
  font-family:"Instrument Sans",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(50px,5.7vw,80px);
  line-height:.97;
  letter-spacing:-.058em;
  font-weight:500;
  text-wrap:balance;
  text-shadow:0 1px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

.final-audit-copy p{
  max-width:690px;
  margin:27px 0 0;
  color:#b4bac3;
  font-size:clamp(17px,1.45vw,20px);
  line-height:1.6;
  text-wrap:pretty;
}

.final-audit-button{
  margin-top:38px;
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .final-audit-inner{
    padding-top:78px;
    padding-bottom:82px;
  }

  .final-audit-copy{
    max-width:680px;
  }

  .final-audit-copy h2{
    max-width:650px;
    font-size:clamp(42px,10vw,58px);
    line-height:1;
  }

  .final-audit-copy p{
    margin-top:22px;
    font-size:17px;
  }

  .final-audit-button{
    width:min(100%,430px);
    justify-content:space-between;
    margin-top:30px;
  }

  .final-audit-surface-canvas{
    opacity:.72;
  }

  .final-audit-surface-vignette{
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(27,29,33,.62),rgba(27,29,33,.20)),
      linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(27,29,33,.12),transparent 54%,rgba(27,29,33,.34));
  }

  .final-audit-surface-vignette::after{
    opacity:.22;
  }

}

@media(max-width:520px){
  .final-audit-inner{
    padding-top:68px;
    padding-bottom:70px;
  }

  .final-audit-copy h2{
    font-size:clamp(40px,12vw,50px);
    letter-spacing:-.045em;
  }

  .final-audit-copy p{
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.55;
  }

  .final-audit-button{
    width:100%;
    max-width:none;
  }

  /* Mobile keeps only the calmest portion of the surface. */
  .final-audit-surface-canvas{
    opacity:.56;
  }

  .final-audit-surface-vignette::after{
    display:none;
  }
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .final-audit-surface-canvas{
    display:none!important;
  }

  .final-audit-surface-fallback{
    opacity:1!important;
  }

}

/* V37 — visible smoke / grain refinement, no directional glass sweep */
.final-audit-surface-fallback{
  background:
    radial-gradient(78% 105% at 78% 38%,rgba(184,198,255,.14),transparent 54%),
    radial-gradient(62% 90% at 30% 72%,rgba(184,198,255,.065),transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(75% 115% at 50% 44%,rgba(255,255,255,.055),transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(118deg,#181a1e 0%,#242833 48%,#191b20 100%);
}

.final-audit-cta.is-webgl-active .final-audit-surface-fallback{
  opacity:.46;
}

.final-audit-surface-canvas{
  opacity:1;
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .final-audit-surface-canvas{
    opacity:.82;
  }
}

@media(max-width:520px){
  .final-audit-surface-canvas{
    opacity:.68;
  }
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  }

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE FINAL AUDIT CTA — V38
   Centered composition + slightly more visible ambient motion
   ========================================================= */

.final-audit-inner{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
}

.final-audit-copy{
  width:min(100%,960px);
  max-width:960px;
  margin-inline:auto;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  text-align:center;
}

.final-audit-copy h2{
  max-width:920px;
  margin-inline:auto;
  text-align:center;
}

.final-audit-copy p{
  max-width:720px;
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
  text-align:center;
}

.final-audit-button{
  align-self:center;
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .final-audit-copy{
    max-width:680px;
    margin-inline:auto;
    align-items:center;
    text-align:center;
  }

  .final-audit-copy h2,
  .final-audit-copy p{
    margin-left:auto;
    margin-right:auto;
    text-align:center;
  }

  .final-audit-button{
    align-self:center;
  }
}

@media(max-width:520px){
  .final-audit-copy{
    width:100%;
  }

  .final-audit-button{
    align-self:stretch;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   FINAL AUDIT SURFACE — V39
   Deeper cloth-like WebGL treatment inspired by the free-explore
   atmosphere of Má Sài Gòn, adapted to CTG's restrained palette.
   ========================================================= */

.final-audit-surface-vignette{
  background:
    radial-gradient(85% 100% at 50% 50%,transparent 38%,rgba(14,16,20,.16) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(18,20,25,.10),transparent 30%,transparent 70%,rgba(15,17,21,.28));
}

.final-audit-surface-vignette::after{
  /* Remove the interface-grid read. The material itself becomes the visual. */
  display:none;
}

.final-audit-surface-fallback{
  background:
    radial-gradient(84% 110% at 72% 34%,rgba(184,198,255,.18),transparent 56%),
    radial-gradient(74% 110% at 34% 76%,rgba(95,122,188,.075),transparent 61%),
    radial-gradient(90% 130% at 50% 48%,rgba(255,255,255,.05),transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(120deg,#14161b 0%,#252a36 49%,#17191f 100%);
}

.final-audit-cta.is-webgl-active .final-audit-surface-fallback{
  opacity:.34;
}

.final-audit-surface-canvas{
  opacity:1;
  filter:saturate(1.08) contrast(1.03);
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .final-audit-surface-canvas{
    opacity:.84;
    filter:saturate(1.03) contrast(1.02);
  }

  }

@media(max-width:520px){
  .final-audit-surface-canvas{
    opacity:.70;
  }

  }

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO CTA ASSURANCE — V43
   Quiet friction-reduction microcopy beneath primary CTA
   ========================================================= */

.hero-cta-assurance{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px 18px;
  margin-top:14px;
  color:#8f97a3;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.35;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.015em;
}

.hero-cta-assurance span{
  white-space:nowrap;
}

@media(max-width:540px){
  .hero-cta-assurance{
    gap:7px 14px;
    margin-top:13px;
    font-size:12px;
  }
}