/* ============================================================
   GOLDEN GIRAFFE — Design System
   Palette:  Soft Ivory #FAF8F2 (base) · Golden Orange #F59E0B (primary)
             Deep Navy #1F2937 (ink) · supporting amber & slate steps
   Type:     Big Shoulders Display (tall/condensed, "stands taller")
             Plus Jakarta Sans (warm rounded body, echoes the logotype)
   Signature:Ascending staircase process rail + hand-built giraffe-patch
             texture standing in for the expected dot-grid.
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Big+Shoulders+Display:wght@600;700;800;900&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,500&display=swap');

:root{
  /* --- palette (from brand sheet) --- */
  --ivory:        #FAF8F2;
  --ivory-card:   #F1F5F9;
  --ivory-line:   #E7E1D2;

  --navy-900:     #1F2937;
  --navy-700:     #334155;
  --navy-500:     #475569;
  --navy-300:     #94A3B8;
  --navy-200:     #CBD5E1;

  --amber-900:    #92400E;
  --amber-700:    #D97706;
  --amber-500:    #F59E0B;
  --amber-300:    #FCD34D;
  --amber-200:    #FDE68A;

  --font-display: 'Big Shoulders Display', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;

  --container: 1180px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 18px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.85,.31,1);
}

/* ---------- reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--ivory);
  color:var(--navy-900);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; }
input, textarea, select{ font-family:inherit; font-size:1rem; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ margin:0; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.01em; color:var(--navy-900); }
p{ margin:0; }

:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid var(--amber-500);
  outline-offset:3px;
  border-radius:4px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  *{ animation-duration:0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; }
}

.container{
  width:100%;
  max-width:var(--container);
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 28px;
}

/* ---------- giraffe-patch texture (signature motif) ---------- */
.texture-navy{
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'><g fill='none' stroke='%231F2937' stroke-width='2' opacity='0.05'><path d='M20 30 Q35 10 55 20 Q70 30 60 50 Q45 65 25 55 Q10 45 20 30Z'/><path d='M110 90 Q130 75 145 95 Q155 115 135 125 Q115 130 105 112 Q100 98 110 90Z'/><path d='M40 120 Q60 110 70 130 Q75 148 55 152 Q35 152 32 135 Q30 125 40 120Z'/><path d='M140 20 Q155 15 160 30 Q162 42 148 44 Q136 44 135 32 Q134 24 140 20Z'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat:repeat;
}
.texture-ivory{
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'><g fill='none' stroke='%23FAF8F2' stroke-width='2' opacity='0.08'><path d='M20 30 Q35 10 55 20 Q70 30 60 50 Q45 65 25 55 Q10 45 20 30Z'/><path d='M110 90 Q130 75 145 95 Q155 115 135 125 Q115 130 105 112 Q100 98 110 90Z'/><path d='M40 120 Q60 110 70 130 Q75 148 55 152 Q35 152 32 135 Q30 125 40 120Z'/><path d='M140 20 Q155 15 160 30 Q162 42 148 44 Q136 44 135 32 Q134 24 140 20Z'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat:repeat;
}

/* ---------- utility ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--amber-700);
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  width:28px; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber-500), transparent);
  border-radius:2px;
}
.section{ padding:96px 0; }
.section--tight{ padding:72px 0; }
@media (max-width:760px){
  .section{ padding:64px 0; }
  .section--tight{ padding:48px 0; }
}
.section-head{ max-width:640px; margin-bottom:48px; }
.section-head.center{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center; }
.section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); line-height:1.05; }
.section-head p{ margin-top:16px; color:var(--navy-500); font-size:1.05rem; }

.panel{ background:var(--ivory-card); }
.panel-dark{ background:var(--navy-900); color:var(--ivory); }
.panel-dark h2, .panel-dark h3, .panel-dark h4{ color:var(--ivory); }
.panel-dark .eyebrow{ color:var(--amber-300); }
.panel-dark .eyebrow::before{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber-300), transparent); }

.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:15px 28px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.95rem;
  border:2px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-primary{
  background:var(--amber-500);
  color:var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px -6px rgba(217,119,6,.55);
}
.btn-primary:hover{ background:var(--amber-700); transform:translateY(-2px); color:var(--ivory); }
.btn-outline{
  border-color:var(--navy-900);
  color:var(--navy-900);
  background:transparent;
}
.btn-outline:hover{ background:var(--navy-900); color:var(--ivory); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline.on-dark{ border-color:var(--ivory); color:var(--ivory); }
.btn-outline.on-dark:hover{ background:var(--ivory); color:var(--navy-900); }
.btn-ghost{
  color:var(--amber-700);
  font-weight:700;
  gap:8px;
}
.btn-ghost svg{ transition:transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn-ghost:hover svg{ transform:translateX(4px); }

.tag{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding:7px 15px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--amber-200);
  color:var(--amber-900);
  font-size:.82rem;
  font-weight:700;
}

.divider-horizon{
  height:2px;
  width:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber-500), var(--amber-200) 40%, transparent 75%);
  border-radius:2px;
}

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
  background:rgba(250,248,242,.88);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled{
  border-bottom-color:var(--ivory-line);
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px -18px rgba(31,41,55,.35);
}
.site-header .container{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  height:88px;
}
.brand img{ height:42px; width:auto; }
.main-nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:40px; }
.main-nav ul{ display:flex; gap:34px; }
.main-nav a{
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:.98rem;
  color:var(--navy-700);
  position:relative;
  padding:6px 0;
}
.main-nav a::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
  height:2px; background:var(--amber-500);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.main-nav a:hover::after, .main-nav a.active::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.main-nav a.active{ color:var(--navy-900); }
.nav-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px; }
.nav-toggle{
  display:none;
  background:none; border:none;
  width:44px; height:44px;
  border-radius:10px;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after{
  content:""; display:block;
  width:22px; height:2px; background:var(--navy-900);
  position:relative; transition:transform .25s, opacity .25s;
}
.nav-toggle span::before{ position:absolute; top:-7px; }
.nav-toggle span::after{ position:absolute; top:7px; }
.nav-toggle.is-open span{ background:transparent; }
.nav-toggle.is-open span::before{ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span::after{ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .main-nav{
    position:fixed;
    top:88px; left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
    width:100%; height:calc(100vh - 88px);
    z-index:99;
    background:var(--ivory);
    flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;
    padding:32px 28px;
    transform:translateX(100%);
    transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
    overflow-y:auto;
  }
  .main-nav.is-open{ transform:translateX(0); }
  .main-nav ul{ flex-direction:column; gap:0; width:100%; }
  .main-nav li{ width:100%; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ivory-line); }
  .main-nav a{ display:block; padding:18px 4px; font-size:1.15rem; }
  .nav-actions{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; margin-top:28px; width:100%; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:inline-flex; }
}

/* ---------- hero (home) ---------- */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:64px 0 40px;
}
.hero .container{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;
  align-items:center;
  gap:40px;
}
.hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 5.4vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height:.98;
  margin:14px 0 22px;
}
.hero p.lede{ font-size:1.14rem; color:var(--navy-700); max-width:520px; margin-bottom:32px; }
.hero-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-visual{
  position:relative;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:center;
  min-height:460px;
}
.hero-blob{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  margin:auto;
  width:88%; height:88%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, var(--amber-200), var(--amber-500) 62%, var(--amber-700) 100%);
  border-radius:62% 38% 55% 45% / 48% 45% 55% 52%;
  filter:blur(.5px);
  animation:blobShift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes blobShift{
  0%{ border-radius:62% 38% 55% 45% / 48% 45% 55% 52%; }
  100%{ border-radius:45% 55% 40% 60% / 55% 40% 60% 45%; }
}
.hero-visual img{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  max-height:470px; width:auto;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 26px 34px rgba(31,41,55,.28));
}
.hero-stat{
  position:absolute; z-index:3;
  bottom:14px; left:0;
  background:var(--navy-900);
  color:var(--ivory);
  padding:16px 20px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow:0 18px 32px -14px rgba(31,41,55,.5);
}
.hero-stat strong{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.8rem; display:block; color:var(--amber-300); }
.hero-stat strong .countup{ font-size:inherit; color:inherit; font-family:inherit; }
.hero-stat span{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--navy-200); }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero .container{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-visual{ order:-1; min-height:340px; }
  .hero-visual img{ max-height:320px; }
}

/* ---------- breadcrumb page hero ---------- */
.page-hero{
  padding:56px 0 70px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.breadcrumb{
  display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center;
  font-size:.86rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy-500);
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.breadcrumb a:hover{ color:var(--amber-700); }
.page-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); max-width:760px; }
.page-hero p.lede{ margin-top:18px; max-width:620px; color:var(--navy-700); font-size:1.08rem; }
.page-hero .hero-actions{ margin-top:28px; }

/* ---------- cards: services teaser / grid ---------- */
.grid-3{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; perspective:1200px; }
.grid-2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:26px; perspective:1200px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .grid-3{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .grid-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--ivory-line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:32px 28px;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s;
}
.card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:0 22px 40px -22px rgba(31,41,55,.28);
  border-color:var(--amber-300);
}
.card .num{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:2.6rem;
  color:var(--amber-500);
  line-height:1;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.card h3{ font-size:1.32rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.card p{ color:var(--navy-500); font-size:.98rem; }
.card .tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:18px; }
.card .tags span{
  font-size:.76rem; font-weight:700;
  background:var(--ivory-card); color:var(--navy-700);
  padding:6px 11px; border-radius:8px;
}
.card .best-for{
  margin-top:14px; font-size:.86rem; color:var(--amber-900);
  font-weight:600;
}

/* ---------- about teaser ---------- */
.split{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap:56px;
  align-items:center;
}
@media (max-width:900px){ .split{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; } }
.split.reverse{ grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; }
.split.reverse .split-media{ order:2; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .split.reverse .split-media{ order:-1; } }

.split-media{ position:relative; }
.split-media img{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(31,41,55,.4);
}
.split-media .frame-tag{
  position:absolute; bottom:-18px; right:-18px;
  background:var(--amber-500);
  color:var(--navy-900);
  padding:16px 22px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:800;
  box-shadow:0 18px 30px -14px rgba(217,119,6,.5);
}
.split-media .frame-tag strong{ font-size:2rem; display:block; line-height:1; }
.split-media .frame-tag strong .countup{ font-size:inherit; color:inherit; font-family:inherit; }
.split-media .frame-tag span{ font-size:.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; }
.split-body h2{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.6rem); margin-bottom:18px; line-height:1.1; }
.split-body p{ color:var(--navy-500); margin-bottom:16px; font-size:1.03rem; }
.split-body p + p{ margin-top:2px; }
.callout{
  border-left:3px solid var(--amber-500);
  padding-left:18px;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:1.08rem;
  color:var(--navy-900);
  margin-top:18px;
}

/* ---------- ascending process staircase (signature layout) ---------- */
.staircase{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);
  gap:18px;
  align-items:end;
  perspective:1200px;
}
.stair-step{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--ivory-line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:24px 20px;
  position:relative;
}
.stair-step .num{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:2.1rem;
  color:var(--navy-200);
  -webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--amber-500);
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.stair-step h4{ font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.stair-step p{ font-size:.86rem; color:var(--navy-500); line-height:1.5; }
/* the ascend: each step sits a little higher than the one before */
.staircase .stair-step:nth-child(1){ margin-bottom:0; }
.staircase .stair-step:nth-child(2){ margin-bottom:14px; }
.staircase .stair-step:nth-child(3){ margin-bottom:28px; }
.staircase .stair-step:nth-child(4){ margin-bottom:42px; }
.staircase .stair-step:nth-child(5){ margin-bottom:56px; }
.staircase .stair-step:nth-child(6){ margin-bottom:70px; background:var(--navy-900); border-color:var(--navy-900); }
.staircase .stair-step:nth-child(6) h4, .staircase .stair-step:nth-child(6) .num{ color:var(--ivory); -webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--amber-300); }
.staircase .stair-step:nth-child(6) p{ color:var(--navy-200); }

@media (max-width:1000px){
  .staircase{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .staircase .stair-step{ margin-bottom:0 !important; }
}
@media (max-width:560px){ .staircase{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- pillars (what guides us) ---------- */
.grid-4{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px; }
@media (max-width:1000px){ .grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .grid-4{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.pillar{ padding:8px 4px; }
.pillar .icon{
  width:52px; height:52px;
  border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--amber-200);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:20px;
  color:var(--amber-900);
}
.pillar h4{ font-size:1.12rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.pillar p{ color:var(--navy-500); font-size:.94rem; }

/* ---------- why a giraffe ---------- */
.quote-block{ position:relative; }
.quote-mark{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:6rem;
  color:var(--amber-500);
  line-height:.6;
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.quote-block blockquote{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,1.9rem);
  line-height:1.28;
  margin:0 0 24px;
  color:var(--ivory);
}
.quote-block cite{ font-style:normal; color:var(--amber-300); font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem; letter-spacing:.04em; }
.tag-row{ display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:26px; }
.tag-row span{
  border:1px solid var(--navy-500);
  color:var(--ivory);
  padding:9px 16px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.86rem;
  font-weight:600;
}

/* ---------- trusted-by logo strip ---------- */
.logo-strip{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);
  gap:1px;
  background:var(--ivory-line);
  border:1px solid var(--ivory-line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.logo-strip .logo-cell{
  background:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:26px 22px;
  min-height:112px;
  filter:grayscale(1) opacity(.65);
  transition:filter .3s, transform .3s;
}
.logo-strip .logo-cell:hover{ filter:grayscale(0) opacity(1); transform:scale(1.04); }
.logo-strip img{ max-height:44px; width:auto; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .logo-strip{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .logo-strip{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq-list{ max-width:840px; margin:0 auto; }
.faq-item{
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ivory-line);
}
.faq-q{
  width:100%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:20px;
  background:none; border:none;
  padding:24px 4px;
  text-align:left;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:1.06rem;
  color:var(--navy-900);
}
.faq-q .plus{
  flex:none;
  width:34px; height:34px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--ivory-card);
  color:var(--amber-700);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  position:relative;
  transition:background .25s, transform .3s;
}
.faq-q .plus::before, .faq-q .plus::after{
  content:""; position:absolute;
  background:var(--amber-700);
  transition:transform .3s;
}
.faq-q .plus::before{ width:14px; height:2px; }
.faq-q .plus::after{ width:2px; height:14px; }
.faq-item.is-open .faq-q .plus{ background:var(--amber-500); }
.faq-item.is-open .faq-q .plus::before, .faq-item.is-open .faq-q .plus::after{ background:var(--navy-900); }
.faq-item.is-open .faq-q .plus::after{ transform:rotate(90deg) scaleY(0); }
.faq-a{
  max-height:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:max-height .35s var(--ease);
}
.faq-a p{ padding:0 4px 24px; color:var(--navy-500); max-width:700px; }

/* ---------- contact / forms ---------- */
.contact-wrap{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap:44px;
}
@media (max-width:900px){ .contact-wrap{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.contact-info{
  background:var(--navy-900);
  color:var(--ivory);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:40px 34px;
}
.contact-info h3{ color:var(--ivory); font-size:1.5rem; margin-bottom:18px; }
.contact-info p{ color:var(--navy-200); margin-bottom:26px; }
.info-row{ display:flex; gap:14px; margin-bottom:20px; align-items:flex-start; }
.info-row .ic{
  flex:none; width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:10px;
  background:rgba(245,158,11,.16); color:var(--amber-300);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.info-row strong{ display:block; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ivory); }
.info-row span{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--navy-200); }
.social-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:28px; }
.social-row a{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--navy-500);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--ivory);
  transition:background .25s, border-color .25s, transform .25s;
}
.social-row a:hover{ background:var(--amber-500); border-color:var(--amber-500); color:var(--navy-900); transform:translateY(-3px); }

.form-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--ivory-line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:40px 36px;
}
.form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:560px){ .form-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.field{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.field label{ display:block; font-size:.86rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-700); margin-bottom:8px; }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select{
  width:100%;
  padding:14px 16px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--navy-200);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:var(--ivory);
  color:var(--navy-900);
  transition:border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus{
  border-color:var(--amber-500);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(245,158,11,.15);
  outline:none;
}
.field textarea{ min-height:130px; resize:vertical; }
.field .req{ color:var(--amber-700); }
.form-note{ font-size:.84rem; color:var(--navy-500); margin-top:14px; }
.form-success{
  display:none;
  align-items:center; gap:12px;
  background:var(--amber-200); color:var(--amber-900);
  padding:16px 18px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight:600; font-size:.94rem;
  margin-top:18px;
}
.form-success.is-visible{ display:flex; }

/* ---------- next steps / how-we-partner numbered rows ---------- */
.step-rows{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; }
.step-row{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:90px 1fr;
  gap:26px;
  padding:30px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ivory-line);
}
.step-row:first-child{ padding-top:0; }
.step-row:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
.step-row .step-num{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:3rem;
  color:var(--amber-500);
  line-height:1;
}
.step-row h4{ font-size:1.18rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.step-row p{ color:var(--navy-500); }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.site-footer{ background:var(--navy-900); color:var(--navy-200); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.footer-top{ padding:76px 0 50px; }
.footer-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.3fr .8fr .8fr 1fr;
  gap:40px;
}
@media (max-width:900px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; row-gap:44px; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; row-gap:36px; } }
.footer-brand img{ height:70px; width:auto; margin-bottom:18px; }
.footer-brand p{ max-width:340px; color:var(--navy-300); font-size:.94rem; margin-bottom:26px; }
.footer-col h5{
  font-family:var(--font-body); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em;
  font-size:.78rem; color:var(--amber-300); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:20px;
}
.footer-col li{ margin-bottom:13px; }
.footer-col a, .footer-col span{ color:var(--navy-200); font-size:.95rem; }
.footer-col a{ position:relative; display:inline-block; transition:color .25s, transform .25s; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--amber-300); transform:translateX(3px); }
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding:26px 0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-size:.85rem;
  color:var(--navy-300);
}
.footer-bottom .tagline{ color:var(--amber-300); font-weight:600; }
.back-to-top{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--navy-500);
  color:var(--ivory);
  flex:none;
  transition:background .25s, transform .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.back-to-top:hover{ background:var(--amber-500); border-color:var(--amber-500); color:var(--navy-900); transform:translateY(-3px); }

@media (max-width:640px){
  .footer-bottom{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    text-align:center;
    gap:14px;
    padding:30px 0 34px;
  }
  .footer-bottom > span{ order:2; }
  .footer-bottom .tagline{ order:1; }
  .back-to-top{ order:3; }
}


/* ---------- reveal-on-scroll ---------- */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

/* ---------- ascend scroll-progress bar ---------- */
.ascend-progress{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0;
  height:3px;
  z-index:200;
  background:transparent;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.ascend-progress::before{
  content:"";
  display:block; height:100%; width:var(--scroll,0%);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber-700), var(--amber-500), var(--amber-300));
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(245,158,11,.55);
  transition:width .1s linear;
}

/* ---------- staggered reveal (orchestrated, not simultaneous) ---------- */
.grid-3 .reveal:nth-child(1), .grid-4 .reveal:nth-child(1), .staircase .reveal:nth-child(1), .grid-2 .reveal:nth-child(1), .coverage-grid .reveal:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:0s; }
.grid-3 .reveal:nth-child(2), .grid-4 .reveal:nth-child(2), .staircase .reveal:nth-child(2), .grid-2 .reveal:nth-child(2), .coverage-grid .reveal:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.09s; }
.grid-3 .reveal:nth-child(3), .grid-4 .reveal:nth-child(3), .staircase .reveal:nth-child(3), .grid-2 .reveal:nth-child(3), .coverage-grid .reveal:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.18s; }
.grid-4 .reveal:nth-child(4), .staircase .reveal:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.27s; }
.staircase .reveal:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:.36s; }
.staircase .reveal:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:.45s; }
.logo-strip .logo-cell{ opacity:0; animation:logoIn .6s var(--ease) forwards; }
.logo-strip .logo-cell:nth-child(1){ animation-delay:.02s; }
.logo-strip .logo-cell:nth-child(2){ animation-delay:.07s; }
.logo-strip .logo-cell:nth-child(3){ animation-delay:.12s; }
.logo-strip .logo-cell:nth-child(4){ animation-delay:.17s; }
.logo-strip .logo-cell:nth-child(5){ animation-delay:.22s; }
.logo-strip .logo-cell:nth-child(6){ animation-delay:.27s; }
.logo-strip .logo-cell:nth-child(7){ animation-delay:.32s; }
.logo-strip .logo-cell:nth-child(8){ animation-delay:.37s; }
.logo-strip .logo-cell:nth-child(9){ animation-delay:.42s; }
.logo-strip .logo-cell:nth-child(10){ animation-delay:.47s; }
.logo-strip .logo-cell:nth-child(11){ animation-delay:.52s; }
.logo-strip .logo-cell:nth-child(12){ animation-delay:.57s; }
@keyframes logoIn{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px) scale(.94); } to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) scale(1); filter:grayscale(1) opacity(.65); } }

/* ---------- idle motion on mascot imagery ---------- */
.hero-visual img{ animation:floatY 5.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes floatY{
  0%, 100%{ transform:translateY(0); }
  50%{ transform:translateY(-14px); }
}
.split-media img{ transition:transform .5s var(--ease); }
.split-media:hover img{ transform:translateY(-6px); }

/* ---------- button micro-interactions ---------- */
.btn-primary{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.btn-primary::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  border-radius:inherit;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(245,158,11,.5);
  animation:pulseGlow 2.6s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes pulseGlow{
  0%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(245,158,11,.45); }
  70%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 14px rgba(245,158,11,0); }
  100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(245,158,11,0); }
}
.btn svg{ transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover svg{ transform:translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- pillar icon hover ---------- */
.pillar .icon{ transition:transform .4s var(--ease), background .3s; }
.pillar:hover .icon{ transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); background:var(--amber-300); }

/* ---------- card tilt (JS-driven, pointer:fine only) ---------- */
.card, .client-card, .stair-step{ transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform; }
.card.tilt-active, .client-card.tilt-active, .stair-step.tilt-active{ transition:box-shadow .3s var(--ease); }

/* ---------- nav brand + toggle micro-interactions ---------- */
.brand img{ transition:transform .35s var(--ease); }
.brand:hover img{ transform:scale(1.04) rotate(-1deg); }
.nav-toggle{ transition:background .25s; }
.nav-toggle:hover{ background:var(--ivory-card); }

/* ---------- faq answer smoother reveal ---------- */
.faq-a p{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(-6px); transition:opacity .3s ease .05s, transform .3s ease .05s; }
.faq-item.is-open .faq-a p{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

/* ---------- social + back-to-top polish ---------- */
.social-row a{ transition:background .25s, border-color .25s, transform .3s var(--ease); }
.back-to-top svg, .back-to-top{ transition:background .25s, border-color .25s, transform .3s var(--ease); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .hero-visual img, .btn-primary::after, .logo-strip .logo-cell, .hero-blob{ animation:none !important; }
}

/* ---------- misc pages ---------- */
.sector-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.sector-row{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:60px 220px 1fr;
  gap:24px; align-items:center;
  padding:26px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ivory-line);
}
.sector-row:first-child{ padding-top:0; }
.sector-row .idx{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.6rem; color:var(--amber-500); }
.sector-row h4{ font-size:1.08rem; }
.sector-row p{ color:var(--navy-500); font-size:.95rem; }
@media (max-width:760px){
  .sector-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:6px; }
  .sector-row .idx{ display:none; }
}

.coverage-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; perspective:1200px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .coverage-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.client-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--ivory-line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:30px 26px; text-align:center;
}
.client-card .logo-wrap{
  height:90px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:18px;
}
.client-card .logo-wrap img{ max-height:80px; max-width:100%; }
.client-card h4{ font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.client-card span{ font-size:.82rem; color:var(--amber-700); font-weight:700; }

.hero-eyebrow-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:20px; margin-bottom:6px;}