/* ============================================================
   NORTHN — True North
   Dark-first, premium, editorial marketing site
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Color — YOYABA palette (extracted from yoyaba.com CSS) */
  --color-bg: #001f2c;
  --color-surface: #303e44;
  --color-surface-2: #02344a;
  --color-border: #2a494f;
  --color-text: #ffffff;
  --color-text-muted: #b6babb;
  /* Primary: electric yellow — CTAs, highlights, buttons */
  --color-primary-500: #ffe143;
  --color-primary-600: #f3ba21;
  --color-primary-400: #ffe872;
  /* Secondary: cyan/teal — icons, links, glows, eyebrows */
  --color-secondary-500: #2cc3f3;
  --color-secondary-400: #5fbdd0;
  --color-accent-soft: #0c3134;
  --color-success: #3DBE8B;
  --color-warning: #f3ba21;
  --color-on-primary: #000000;
  --color-primary-rgb: 255, 225, 67;
  --color-secondary-rgb: 44, 195, 243;
  --color-surface-rgb: 48, 62, 68;
  --color-surface-2-rgb: 2, 52, 74;
  --color-accent-soft-rgb: 12, 49, 52;
  --card-glass-bg: rgba(var(--color-surface-rgb), 0.72);
  --card-glass-bg-hover: rgba(var(--color-surface-2-rgb), 0.78);
  --card-glass-accent: rgba(var(--color-accent-soft-rgb), 0.65);
  --card-glass-blur: 12px;

  /* Type */
  --font-display: "Space Grotesk", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --maxw: 1240px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  --section-y: clamp(3.5rem, 9vw, 8rem);

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --dur: 300ms;

  --shadow-soft: 0 24px 60px -28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  --glow: 0 0 80px -10px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.35);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
p { margin: 0; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

::selection { background: var(--color-primary-500); color: var(--color-on-primary); }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-secondary-400);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: -120px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--color-primary-500);
  color: var(--color-on-primary);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  z-index: 200;
  transition: top var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 12px; }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
.section { padding-block: var(--section-y); position: relative; }

/* ---------- Typography helpers ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-secondary-400);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-secondary-500);
}

/* Highlighted words — yoyaba-style accent box */
.hl {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--color-on-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-500);
  padding: 0.02em 0.22em;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-decoration-break: clone;
  -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.section-head { max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.section-head--left { text-align: left; margin-inline: 0; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem); text-transform: uppercase; }
.section-head__lead { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 1.125rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.section-head .eyebrow::after { }
.section-head:not(.section-head--left) .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  height: 52px;
  padding-inline: 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn__arrow { transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .btn__arrow { transform: translate(2px, -2px); }
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--color-primary-500);
  color: var(--color-on-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -10px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.45);
}
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--color-primary-600); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 36px -12px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.55); }
.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--color-secondary-500); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--sm { height: 44px; padding-inline: 1.2rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.btn--lg { height: 58px; padding-inline: 2rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Grid background motif ---------- */
.grid-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-border) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-border) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  opacity: 0.18;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- Topbar ---------- */
.topbar {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.topbar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-block: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.topbar__text { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.topbar__link { color: var(--color-secondary-400); font-weight: 600; }
.topbar__link:hover { color: var(--color-secondary-500); }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), backdrop-filter var(--dur) var(--ease);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(0, 31, 44, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-border);
}
.header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; }
.brand__mark { color: var(--color-primary-500); display: inline-flex; }
.brand__word { font-size: 1.15rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

.nav { display: flex; gap: 2rem; }
.nav a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding-block: 0.25rem;
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.nav a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: -2px;
  width: 100%; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--color-primary-500);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.nav a:hover { color: var(--color-text); }
.nav a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.header__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  width: 18px; height: 1.8px; background: var(--color-text);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), opacity var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(5.8px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-5.8px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Mobile menu ---------- */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 0 auto;
  width: min(86vw, 360px);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  z-index: 99;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem;
  visibility: hidden;
}
.mobile-menu.is-open { transform: translateX(0); visibility: visible; }
.mobile-menu__nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.4rem; }
.mobile-menu__nav a { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--color-text); }
.mobile-menu__nav .btn { margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 1rem; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { padding-top: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem); overflow: hidden; }
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("assets/hero-bg.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.9;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Fade the image into the page bg so text stays readable on the left */
.hero__bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-bg) 8%, rgba(0,31,44,0.55) 45%, transparent 75%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, var(--color-bg) 2%, transparent 30%);
}
.hero__glow { display: none; }
.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  column-gap: 1.5rem;
}
.hero__inner > * { grid-column: 1 / 9; }
.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7.5vw, 5.25rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.02;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; }
.hero__list { display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; }
.hero__list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.tick {
  flex: none;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent-soft);
  color: var(--color-secondary-400);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.4);
}

/* ---------- Credibility strip / marquee ---------- */
.strip { border-block: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding-block: 2.5rem; background: var(--color-surface); }
.strip__label { text-align: center; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.marquee { overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); }
.marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.4rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 38s linear infinite;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.marquee__track .dot { color: var(--color-primary-500); }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .marquee__track { animation: none; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; } }

/* ---------- Problem -> Outcome ---------- */
.problem .section-head { text-align: left; margin-inline: 0; max-width: 820px; }
.problem .section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); }
.fromto {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.fromto__col {
  background: var(--card-glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--card-glass-blur));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--card-glass-blur));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
}
.fromto__col--to {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--card-glass-accent), var(--card-glass-bg));
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.35);
}
.fromto__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.fromto__tag--from { background: var(--color-surface-2); color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.fromto__tag--to { background: var(--color-primary-500); color: var(--color-on-primary); }
.fromto__col ul { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.fromto__col li { padding-left: 1.4rem; position: relative; color: var(--color-text); }
.fromto__col li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.6em; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--color-primary-500); }
.fromto__col--from li::before { background: var(--color-border); }
.fromto__arrow { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 2rem; color: var(--color-primary-500); }

/* ---------- Ambient orbs (disabled) ---------- */
.orbs { display: none; }

/* ---------- Section backgrounds ---------- */
.services,
.approach,
.why { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.about,
.problem,
.quote-section,
.faq { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.services > .container,
.approach > .container,
.why > .container,
.about > .container,
.problem > .container,
.quote-section > .container,
.faq > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section-bg--services {
  background-image: url("assets/services-bg.png");
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.6;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 70% at 50% 45%, #000 35%, transparent 80%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 70% at 50% 45%, #000 35%, transparent 80%);
}
.section-bg--approach {
  background-image: url("assets/approach-bg.png");
  background-position: center bottom;
  opacity: 0.55;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 30%, #000 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 30%, #000 100%);
}
.section-bg--why {
  background-image: url("assets/why-bg.png");
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.75;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 28%, #000 72%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 28%, #000 72%, transparent 100%);
}

/* ---------- Cards (services) ---------- */
.cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
.card {
  background: var(--card-glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--card-glass-blur));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--card-glass-blur));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.45); background: var(--card-glass-bg-hover); }
.card__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--color-accent-soft);
  color: var(--color-secondary-400);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.25);
}
.card__icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; }
.card__outcome { color: var(--color-text); font-weight: 500; }
.card__list { display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.card__list li { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; padding-left: 1.1rem; position: relative; }
.card__list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.6em; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-primary-500); }
.card__link {
  margin-top: auto;
  color: var(--color-secondary-400);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  display: inline-flex; gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.card__link:hover { gap: 0.7rem; color: var(--color-secondary-500); }
.card--cta {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--card-glass-accent), var(--card-glass-bg));
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.35);
  justify-content: center;
}
.card--cta .btn { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 0.5rem; }

/* ---------- Steps ---------- */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.step {
  background: var(--card-glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--card-glass-blur));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--card-glass-blur));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  position: relative;
}
.step__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-500);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--color-primary-500);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.step h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.step p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ---------- Why NORTHN (bento pillars) ---------- */
.why__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.why__arc {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  top: 18%;
  width: 100%;
  height: min(280px, 38vw);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.why__header {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
}
.why__header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  max-width: 18ch;
}
.why__lead {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.why-bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.why-pillar {
  --step: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  background: var(--card-glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--card-glass-blur));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--card-glass-blur));
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.why-pillar:hover {
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.48);
  background: var(--card-glass-bg-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -28px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.why-pillar--lead {
  grid-column: 1 / 8;
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
  background:
    linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08), transparent 55%),
    var(--card-glass-bg-hover);
}
.why-pillar--lead::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary-500), rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.4));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) 0 0 var(--radius-lg);
}
.why-pillar:nth-child(2) { grid-column: 8 / 13; grid-row: 1; }
.why-pillar:nth-child(3) { grid-column: 8 / 13; grid-row: 2; }
.why-pillar:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 1 / 8; grid-row: 3; }
.why-pillar__num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.35rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.22);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.why-pillar__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.35);
  color: var(--color-secondary-400);
  flex: none;
}
.why-pillar__icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.why-pillar__body { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.why-pillar__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
  color: var(--color-primary-400);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.why-pillar h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.55rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.why-pillar p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 38ch;
}
.why-pillar--lead p { max-width: 42ch; }

.why-compass {
  grid-column: 8 / 13;
  grid-row: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  min-height: 220px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.28);
  background: rgba(12, 49, 52, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-secondary-400);
}
.why-compass__mark {
  width: clamp(88px, 12vw, 120px);
  height: auto;
  color: var(--color-primary-500);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.35));
}
.why-compass__label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ---------- How it fits (Venn) ---------- */
.venn-section .section-head { margin-inline: 0; }
.venn {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.venn__stage {
  --c-a: var(--color-secondary-500);
  --c-b: var(--color-primary-500);
  --c-c: var(--color-success);
  position: relative;
  width: min(440px, 100%);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.venn__circle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 60%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  margin: -30% 0 0 -30%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid currentColor;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.32);
  transition: transform 1000ms var(--ease), opacity 650ms var(--ease);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.venn__circle::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 42%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04), transparent 62%);
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, currentColor 14%, transparent);
}
.venn__circle span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: max-content;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.venn__circle--a { color: var(--c-a); }
.venn__circle--b { color: var(--c-b); }
.venn__circle--c { color: var(--c-c); }
.venn__circle--a span { top: 16%; }
.venn__circle--b span { bottom: 18%; left: 34%; }
.venn__circle--c span { bottom: 18%; left: 66%; }

.venn__stage.is-visible .venn__circle--a {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, -25%) scale(1);
  transition-delay: 0ms;
}
.venn__stage.is-visible .venn__circle--b {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-23%, 17%) scale(1);
  transition-delay: 130ms;
}
.venn__stage.is-visible .venn__circle--c {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(23%, 17%) scale(1);
  transition-delay: 260ms;
}

.venn__core {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 23%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  margin: -11.5% 0 0 -11.5%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, var(--color-primary-400), var(--color-primary-600));
  color: var(--color-on-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 1.4vw, 0.9rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 12px 40px -8px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.6);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0);
  transition: transform 650ms var(--ease) 650ms, opacity 450ms var(--ease) 650ms;
  z-index: 4;
}
.venn__stage.is-visible .venn__core { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

.venn__panel { align-self: center; }
.venn__accordion .accordion__trigger { font-size: 1.2rem; padding-block: 1.25rem; }
.venn__dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 0.7rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.venn__dot--a { background: var(--color-secondary-500); }
.venn__dot--b { background: var(--color-primary-500); }
.venn__dot--c { background: var(--color-success); }
.venn__accordion .accordion__trigger > span:first-child { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }

/* ---------- Quote ---------- */
.quote-section { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
.quote {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--card-glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--card-glass-blur));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--card-glass-blur));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  position: relative;
}
.quote blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.8vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0 0 1.8rem;
}
.quote figcaption { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }
.quote__name { font-weight: 600; }
.quote__role { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ---------- Experience (staggered cards) ---------- */
.experience {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}
.experience__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.experience__curve {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  bottom: 12%;
  width: 100%;
  height: min(420px, 55vw);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.experience .section-head { max-width: 900px; margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5.5rem); }
.experience .section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); }

.experience__cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: end;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}
.exp-card {
  --step: 0;
  background: var(--card-glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--card-glass-blur));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--card-glass-blur));
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  transform: translateY(calc(var(--step) * -48px));
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.exp-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -20px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.25);
  transform: translateY(calc(var(--step) * -48px - 6px));
}
.exp-card__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.35);
  color: var(--color-secondary-400);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.exp-card__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.exp-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.exp-card p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.4fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
.accordion { display: grid; }
.accordion__item { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.accordion__item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.accordion__trigger {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 0.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.accordion__icon { position: relative; flex: none; width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.accordion__icon::before, .accordion__icon::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  background: var(--color-secondary-400);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.accordion__icon::before { width: 16px; height: 2px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.accordion__icon::after { width: 2px; height: 16px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .accordion__icon::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scaleY(0); }
.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] { color: var(--color-secondary-400); }
.accordion__panel { overflow: hidden; height: 0; transition: height var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.accordion__content { padding: 0 0.25rem 1.5rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.accordion__content p { max-width: 60ch; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact__card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 31, 44, 0.72), rgba(0, 31, 44, 0.82)),
    url("assets/cta-bg.png") center / cover no-repeat,
    var(--card-glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--card-glass-blur));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--card-glass-blur));
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.contact__grid { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
.contact__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.contact__lead { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 46ch; }
.contact__details { margin-top: 2.4rem; display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; }
.contact__details li { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: baseline; color: var(--color-text); }
.contact__k {
  flex: none;
  width: 64px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.contact__details a:hover { color: var(--color-secondary-400); }

/* ---------- Form ---------- */
.form {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}
.field { display: grid; gap: 0.45rem; }
.field label { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-weight: 500; }
.field input, .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
  resize: vertical;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-secondary-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.18);
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: #545d62; }
.field.is-invalid input, .field.is-invalid textarea { border-color: var(--color-warning); }
.field__error { color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 0.8rem; min-height: 1em; }
.form__success {
  background: rgba(61,190,139,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(61,190,139,0.4);
  color: var(--color-success);
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); background: var(--color-surface); }
.footer__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 2rem; padding-bottom: 3rem; }
.footer__tag { color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 32ch; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.footer__col h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.footer__col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; }
.footer__col a { color: var(--color-text); font-size: 0.95rem; transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease); width: fit-content; }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--color-secondary-400); }
.footer__addr { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-block: 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer__legal, .footer__copy { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 600ms var(--ease), transform 600ms var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal.is-visible.exp-card { transform: translateY(calc(var(--step) * -48px)); }
.reveal.is-visible.exp-card:hover { transform: translateY(calc(var(--step) * -48px - 6px)); }
.reveal.is-visible.why-pillar { transform: none; }
.reveal.is-visible.why-pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .reveal.exp-card { transform: translateY(calc(var(--step) * -48px)); }
  .reveal.why-pillar { transform: none; }
  .venn__circle, .venn__core { transition: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Responsive
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .faq__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .exp-card { transform: translateY(calc(var(--step) * -28px)); }
  .exp-card:hover { transform: translateY(calc(var(--step) * -28px - 4px)); }
  .reveal.is-visible.exp-card { transform: translateY(calc(var(--step) * -28px)); }
  .reveal.is-visible.exp-card:hover { transform: translateY(calc(var(--step) * -28px - 4px)); }
  .why-pillar--lead,
  .why-pillar:nth-child(2),
  .why-pillar:nth-child(3),
  .why-pillar:nth-child(4),
  .why-compass { grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .header__actions .btn--primary { display: none; }
  .fromto { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .fromto__arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .why__arc { opacity: 0.35; height: 180px; top: 10%; }
  .venn { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .venn__stage { width: min(360px, 86%); }
  .hero__inner > * { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .hero__actions .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; }
  .experience__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .exp-card,
  .exp-card:hover,
  .reveal.is-visible.exp-card,
  .reveal.is-visible.exp-card:hover,
  .why-pillar,
  .why-pillar:hover,
  .reveal.is-visible.why-pillar,
  .reveal.is-visible.why-pillar:hover { transform: none; }
  .experience__curve { opacity: 0.35; height: 200px; bottom: 5%; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .topbar__text { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Light theme (legal / sub-pages)
   ============================================================ */
.theme-light {
  --color-bg: #f1f6fc;
  --color-surface: #ffffff;
  --color-surface-2: #eef1f6;
  --color-border: #dce1ea;
  --color-text: #001f2c;
  --color-text-muted: #5b5d5d;
  --color-on-primary: #000000;
  --color-primary-600: #b89200;
}
.theme-light ::selection { background: var(--color-primary-500); color: var(--color-on-primary); }

/* Legal page layout */
.legal { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem); }
.legal__inner { max-width: 800px; margin-inline: auto; }
.legal h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.legal h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 2.4rem 0 0.8rem; }
.legal p, .legal li { color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.legal ul { list-style: disc; padding-left: 1.4rem; }
.legal a { color: var(--color-primary-600); text-decoration: underline; }
.legal .back { display: inline-flex; gap: 0.4rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 2rem; color: var(--color-primary-600); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.legal .updated { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.legal__table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1rem 0; }
.legal__table th, .legal__table td { text-align: left; padding: 0.7rem 0.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.legal__table th { color: var(--color-text); width: 220px; font-weight: 600; }