/* ============================================================
   ELEVATE CONSULTING SOLUTIONS LTD — design system
   Palette: deep space navy base, ion-blue primary, signal-amber secondary
   Type: Space Grotesk (display + body), IBM Plex Mono (readouts)
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bg-2: #f4f6fc;
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --surface-2: #eaeffa;
  --line: rgba(28, 46, 110, 0.13);
  --line-strong: rgba(28, 46, 110, 0.30);
  --text: #0b1430;
  --text-2: #3f4b6e;
  --text-3: #6b7797;
  --ion: #2f4fd8;
  --ion-2: #2140c4;
  --ion-glow: rgba(47, 79, 216, 0.35);
  --amber: #b86e00;
  --amber-bright: #ffb547;
  --amber-glow: rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.45);
  --ok: #15803d;
  --danger: #d13b3b;
  --font: "Space Grotesk", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --mono: "IBM Plex Mono", "SFMono-Regular", Menlo, Consolas, monospace;
  --radius: 6px;
  --max: 1180px;
  --nav-h: 76px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
body::before {
  /* fixed star-grid backdrop */
  content: "";
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 80% -10%, rgba(47,79,216,0.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 0% 100%, rgba(255,181,71,0.12), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
}
body::after { display: none; }

img, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--ion-2); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--text); }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-weight: 600; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.8rem); letter-spacing: -0.035em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.32rem; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
ul { padding-left: 1.2em; }

.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; }
.container { width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 48px)); margin: 0 auto; }
.mono { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--text-3); }
.readout { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ion-2); letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.readout::before { content: "// "; color: var(--text-3); }
.lead { font-size: 1.18rem; color: var(--text-2); max-width: 62ch; }
.muted { color: var(--text-2); }
.measure { max-width: 68ch; }

:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--amber); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 3px; }
.skip { position: absolute; left: 16px; top: -60px; background: var(--amber-bright); color: #111; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 4px; z-index: 200; font-weight: 600; }
.skip:focus { top: 16px; }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  --pad: 14px 24px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: var(--pad); border-radius: var(--radius);
  font: 600 0.95rem/1 var(--font); letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s, border-color .25s, color .25s;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn-primary { background: var(--ion); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--ion-glow); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--ion-2); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--ion-glow), 0 8px 24px rgba(20,30,70,.18); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-primary::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -120%; width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.55), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left .6s var(--ease);
}
.btn-primary:hover::after { left: 140%; }
.btn-ghost { background: rgba(47,79,216,0.05); color: var(--text); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(47,79,216,0.12); border-color: var(--ion); color: var(--ion-2); }
.btn-amber { background: var(--amber-bright); color: #1a1200; }
.btn-amber:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 28px var(--amber-glow); transform: translateY(-2px); color: #1a1200; }
.btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 100; height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  transition: background .35s, border-color .35s, backdrop-filter .35s, height .35s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.scrolled { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%); border-color: var(--line); height: 64px; }
.nav .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: var(--text); }
.brand:hover { color: var(--ion-2); }
.brand-mark { width: 38px; height: 38px; flex: none; }
.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand-text strong { font-size: 1.02rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; font-weight: 700; }
.brand-text span { font-size: 0.68rem; font-family: var(--mono); color: var(--text-3); letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 6px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-links a { color: var(--text-2); padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.93rem; font-weight: 500; position: relative; }
.nav-links a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 4px; height: 1px; background: var(--ion); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--text); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: transparent; border-radius: 6px; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; position: relative; }
.nav-toggle span { position: absolute; left: 12px; right: 12px; height: 2px; background: var(--text); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .3s, top .3s; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 14px; } .nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 21px; } .nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 28px; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { top: 21px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { top: 21px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }
.scroll-progress { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 2px; width: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ion), var(--amber)); z-index: 101; box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--ion-glow); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta .btn { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav.open .nav-links {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 12px 24px 20px;
  }
  .nav.open .nav-links a { padding: 12px 8px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 48px) 0 80px; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 0; opacity: .85; }
.hero-scan { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 120px; top: -140px; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(47,79,216,0.07) 50%, transparent);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(47,79,216,0.25);
  animation: scan 9s linear infinite; }
@keyframes scan { to { top: 110%; } }
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, .85fr); gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.hero-copy { max-width: 680px; }
.hero-copy .readout { margin-bottom: 22px; display: inline-block; }
.hero-copy h1 { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero-copy h1 .line { display: block; }
.hero-copy .lead { margin-bottom: 34px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.hero-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 18px; }
.hero-tags li { list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-2); }
.hero-tags li::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ok); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--ok); }
.hero-tags { padding: 0; margin: 0; }

.hud { position: relative; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -30px rgba(20,30,70,.35); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); padding: 26px; border-radius: 4px; }
.hud::before, .hud::after, .hud > i::before, .hud > i::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 14px; height: 14px; border: 2px solid var(--ion); }
.hud::before { top: -2px; left: -2px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.hud::after { top: -2px; right: -2px; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.hud > i::before { bottom: -2px; left: -2px; border-right: 0; border-top: 0; }
.hud > i::after { bottom: -2px; right: -2px; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; }
.hud-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 18px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-3); letter-spacing: .1em; }
.hud-head b { color: var(--amber); font-weight: 600; }
.hud-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 0; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); font-size: .92rem; }
.hud-row:first-of-type { border-top: 0; }
.hud-row span { color: var(--text-2); }
.hud-row output { font-family: var(--mono); color: var(--ion-2); font-size: .95rem; }
.hud-bar { height: 4px; background: rgba(28,46,110,.12); border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden; margin-top: 8px; grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.hud-bar i { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ion), var(--amber-bright)); transition: width 1.4s var(--ease); }
.hud.live .hud-bar i { width: var(--w, 70%); }
.hud-foot { margin-top: 18px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .7rem; color: var(--text-3); display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.blink { display: inline-block; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--amber-bright); border-radius: 50%; animation: blink 1.6s infinite; }
@keyframes blink { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: .2; } }
.hero-scroll { position: absolute; bottom: 28px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 2; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .7rem; color: var(--text-3); letter-spacing: .14em; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.hero-scroll i { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ion), transparent); animation: drop 2s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes drop { 0% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; } 50% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; } 51% { transform-origin: bottom; } 100% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; } }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-aside { max-width: 520px; }
  .hero-scroll { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- ticker ---------- */
.ticker { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--bg-2); overflow: hidden; padding: 14px 0; position: relative; }
.ticker::before, .ticker::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 120px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
.ticker::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-2), transparent); }
.ticker::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bg-2), transparent); }
.ticker-track { display: flex; gap: 48px; width: max-content; animation: ticker 40s linear infinite; }
.ticker:hover .ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker-track span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--text-2); white-space: nowrap; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 48px; }
.ticker-track span::after { content: "◆"; color: var(--amber); font-size: .55rem; }
@keyframes ticker { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- sections ---------- */
.section { padding: 110px 0; position: relative; }
.section-alt { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(244,246,252,0) 0%, rgba(244,246,252,1) 20%, rgba(244,246,252,1) 80%, rgba(244,246,252,0) 100%); }
.section-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 32px 64px; align-items: end; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-head .readout { display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-head .lead { margin-bottom: 0; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .section-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, .9fr); gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* stats */
.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--line); border: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 48px; }
.stat { background: var(--bg-2); padding: 26px 24px; }
.stat b { display: block; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 2rem; color: var(--ion-2); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.stat b em { font-style: normal; color: var(--amber); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.stat span { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-2); }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* grid of cards */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 22px; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.card {
  position: relative; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 30px; border-radius: 4px;
  transition: border-color .3s, transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before {
  /* cursor-tracking glow */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s;
  background: radial-gradient(360px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(47,79,216,0.10), transparent 45%);
}
.card:hover { border-color: var(--ion); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -22px rgba(20,30,70,.35); }
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.card-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 4px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--ion-2); margin-bottom: 20px; background: rgba(47,79,216,.06); }
.card-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.card p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: .97rem; }
.card ul { margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.card ul li { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--text-2); padding-left: 18px; position: relative; }
.card ul li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .6em; width: 8px; height: 1px; background: var(--amber); }
.card-meta { margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-3); }
.card-meta b { color: var(--ion-2); font-weight: 500; }
.card .link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; }
.card .link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.card .link:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.service-card { min-height: 100%; }
.service-card .tag { position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .66rem; color: var(--text-3); letter-spacing: .12em; }

/* feature list (about) */
.feature-list { list-style: none; margin: 28px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.feature-list li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 26px 1fr; gap: 14px; align-items: start; }
.feature-list li svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--amber); }
.feature-list b { display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.feature-list span { color: var(--text-2); font-size: .95rem; }

/* credentials */
.cred { display: grid; gap: 1px; background: var(--line); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cred-row { background: var(--surface); padding: 18px 22px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 160px 1fr; gap: 16px; font-size: .94rem; }
.cred-row dt { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .74rem; color: var(--text-3); letter-spacing: .08em; padding-top: 3px; }
.cred-row dd { margin: 0; color: var(--text-2); }
.cred-row dd strong { color: var(--text); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .cred-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; } }

/* process timeline */
.timeline { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 0; }
.timeline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 27px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 1px; background: var(--line-strong); }
.timeline-fill { position: absolute; left: 27px; top: 0; width: 1px; height: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ion), var(--amber-bright)); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--ion-glow); transition: height .2s linear; }
.step { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 28px; padding: 26px 0; }
.step-no { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: var(--bg); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ion-2); position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.step.active .step-no { border-color: var(--ion); color: #fff; background: var(--ion); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(47,79,216,.15), 0 0 22px var(--ion-glow); }
.step-body { padding-top: 10px; max-width: 64ch; }
.step-body h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step-body p { color: var(--text-2); }
.step-body .mono { display: block; margin-top: 10px; }

/* faq */
.faq { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--surface); border-radius: 4px; }
.faq-q { width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: 0; color: var(--text); font: 600 1.05rem/1.4 var(--font); padding: 20px 22px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; }
.faq-q .plus { width: 26px; height: 26px; flex: none; position: relative; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 50%; transition: transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .3s, background .3s; }
.faq-q .plus::before, .faq-q .plus::after { content: ""; position: absolute; background: var(--ion-2); left: 50%; top: 50%; }
.faq-q .plus::before { width: 10px; height: 1px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.faq-q .plus::after { width: 1px; height: 10px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .plus { transform: rotate(45deg); border-color: var(--amber); background: rgba(255,181,71,.18); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q { color: var(--ion-2); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .45s var(--ease); }
.faq-a > div { padding: 0 22px 22px; color: var(--text-2); max-width: 70ch; }

/* areas */
.area-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.area-list li { padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--surface); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; font-size: .95rem; }
.area-list li span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .7rem; color: var(--text-3); letter-spacing: .1em; align-self: center; }

/* blog cards */
.post-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 0; }
.post-cover { height: 170px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(47,79,216,.10), rgba(255,181,71,.14)); }
.post-cover svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.post-body { padding: 24px 26px 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-body .mono { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.post-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.post-body h3 a { color: var(--text); }
.post-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--ion-2); }
.post-body p { flex: 1; }
.post-body .link { margin-top: 18px; }
.filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.filters button { font: 500 .82rem var(--mono); letter-spacing: .06em; padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: transparent; color: var(--text-2); border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer; transition: all .25s; }
.filters button:hover, .filters button.active { background: var(--ion); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ion); }
.post-card.hidden { display: none; }

/* article */
.article-head { padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 72px) 0 56px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.article-head h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.6vw, 3.4rem); max-width: 22ch; margin: 18px 0; }
.article-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 24px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-3); }
.article-meta b { color: var(--text-2); font-weight: 500; }
.article { padding: 64px 0 100px; }
.article .container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 68ch) 280px; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }
.prose h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 2.2em 0 .7em; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 1.8em 0 .5em; }
.prose p, .prose li { color: var(--text-2); }
.prose ul, .prose ol { margin: 0 0 1.2em; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: .4em; }
.prose blockquote { margin: 1.6em 0; padding: 18px 22px; border-left: 2px solid var(--amber-bright); background: var(--bg-2); color: var(--text); font-size: 1.08rem; }
.prose strong { color: var(--text); }
.prose .callout { border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: var(--bg-2); padding: 20px 22px; margin: 1.6em 0; border-radius: 4px; }
.prose .callout .readout { display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.aside { position: sticky; top: 96px; display: grid; gap: 22px; }
.aside .card { padding: 22px; }
.aside .card h4 { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1rem; }
.aside .card p { font-size: .9rem; }
.aside nav a { display: block; padding: 6px 0; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-2); border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line); }
.aside nav a:hover { color: var(--text); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .article .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .aside { position: static; } }

/* policy pages */
.policy .container { max-width: 820px; }
.policy .prose h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
.policy-updated { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-3); margin-top: 12px; }
.toc { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 32px 0 8px; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.toc a { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .06em; padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; color: var(--text-2); }
.toc a:hover { border-color: var(--ion); color: var(--ion-2); }

/* contact */
.contact-panel { display: grid; gap: 20px; }
.contact-panel .hud { padding: 22px 24px; }
.contact-item { padding: 14px 0; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); font-size: .95rem; }
.contact-item:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.contact-item .mono { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-item a { color: var(--text); }
.contact-item a:hover { color: var(--ion-2); }
.hours { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 4px 20px; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--text-2); }
.hours span:nth-child(even) { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text); }

.form { display: grid; gap: 18px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 32px; border-radius: 4px; position: relative; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .form { padding: 22px; } }
.field { display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.field label { font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-2); }
.field label small { font-weight: 400; color: var(--text-3); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .7rem; margin-left: 6px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; background: var(--bg-2); color: var(--text); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 12px 14px; font: 400 .97rem var(--font); transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.field select option { background: var(--bg-2); }
.field textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--ion); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(47,79,216,.18); }
.field .error { display: none; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--danger); }
.field.invalid input, .field.invalid select, .field.invalid textarea { border-color: var(--danger); }
.field.invalid .error { display: block; }
.radios { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.radios label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 4px; cursor: pointer; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-2); transition: all .2s; }
.radios label:has(input:checked) { border-color: var(--ion); color: var(--ion-2); background: rgba(47,79,216,.08); }
.radios input { accent-color: var(--ion); }
.form-note { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-3); }
.form-status { display: none; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--ok); background: rgba(21,128,61,.08); color: var(--ok); font-size: .92rem; border-radius: 4px; }
.form-status.show { display: block; }

/* cta band */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 90px 0; text-align: center; }
.cta-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 50% 50%, rgba(47,79,216,.10), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.cta-band h2 { max-width: 20ch; margin: 0 auto 18px; }
.cta-band .lead { margin: 0 auto 30px; }
.cta-band .container { position: relative; }
.orbit { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 900px; height: 900px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); border-radius: 50%; border: 1px dashed rgba(47,79,216,.22); animation: spin 90s linear infinite; pointer-events: none; }
.orbit::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -4px; left: 50%; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--amber-bright); border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--amber-bright); }
.orbit.small { width: 560px; height: 560px; animation-direction: reverse; animation-duration: 60s; }
.orbit.small::after { background: var(--ion); box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--ion); }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); } }

/* footer */
.footer { padding: 72px 0 32px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--bg-2); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer h4 { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--text-3); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 500; }
.footer ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 9px; }
.footer a { color: var(--text-2); font-size: .93rem; }
.footer a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.footer p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: .93rem; }
.footer-brand .brand { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 24px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-3); }
.footer-bottom span b { color: var(--ok); font-weight: 500; }

/* cookie banner */
.cookie { position: fixed; left: 20px; right: 20px; bottom: 20px; z-index: 150; max-width: 520px; margin-left: auto;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -25px rgba(20,30,70,.4); padding: 20px 22px; border-radius: 4px;
  transform: translateY(30px); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), opacity .5s; }
.cookie.show { transform: none; opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.cookie p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-2); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cookie-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cookie-actions .btn { --pad: 10px 16px; font-size: .86rem; }

/* page banner for inner pages */
.page-head { padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 80px) 0 64px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-head h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); margin: 16px 0 18px; }
.page-head .lead { margin: 0; }
.page-head::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -200px; top: -200px; width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px dashed rgba(47,79,216,.22); animation: spin 120s linear infinite; }

/* ---------- reveal animations ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-left { transform: translateX(-24px); }
.reveal-scale { transform: scale(.96); }

/* hero load sequence */
.hero-copy > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); animation: rise .9s var(--ease) forwards; }
.hero-copy > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .1s; }
.hero-copy > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .25s; }
.hero-copy > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .55s; }
.hero-copy > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .7s; }
.hero-copy > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .85s; }
.hero-aside { opacity: 0; animation: rise 1s var(--ease) 1s forwards; }
@keyframes rise { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001s !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .001s !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .reveal, .hero-copy > *, .hero-aside { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .ticker-track { animation: none; }
  .hero-scan { display: none; }
}