/* ============================================================
   STELAI - StrategiX × ELAI
   Brand: red-orange #FF3C00 · indigo #4050E0 · ink #14132B
   Type:  Inter (UI) + PT Serif (accent italic)
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Fonts (self-hosted) ---------- */
@font-face{font-family:'Inter';src:url('../assets/fonts/inter-regular.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'Inter';src:url('../assets/fonts/inter-medium.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'Inter';src:url('../assets/fonts/inter-semibold.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:600;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'Inter';src:url('../assets/fonts/inter-bold.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'Inter';src:url('../assets/fonts/inter-black.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'PT Serif';src:url('../assets/fonts/ptserif-regular.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'PT Serif';src:url('../assets/fonts/ptserif-italic.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-display:swap}

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root{
  --red:#FF3C00;
  --red-dk:#E23100;
  --indigo:#4050E0;
  --ink:#14132B;
  --ink-2:#2B2A45;
  --muted:#66667A;
  --line:#E7E7EE;
  --bg:#F4F4F6;
  --bg-2:#FFFFFF;
  --card:#FFFFFF;
  --radius:18px;
  --radius-sm:12px;
  --shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(20,19,43,.04), 0 14px 40px -18px rgba(20,19,43,.18);
  --shadow-lift:0 1px 2px rgba(20,19,43,.05), 0 26px 60px -22px rgba(20,19,43,.30);
  --wrap:1160px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

/* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{
  font-family:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,sans-serif;
  color:var(--ink);background:var(--bg);
  line-height:1.6;font-size:17px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
strong{font-weight:700}
::selection{background:var(--red);color:#fff}
.wrap{width:100%;max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}

/* ---------- Shared type ---------- */
.eyebrow{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--indigo);margin-bottom:14px}
.eyebrow--light{color:#9aa0ff}
.section-title{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.6vw,2.7rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.1}
.section-lead{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--muted);max-width:640px;margin-top:16px}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;padding:15px 26px;border-radius:100px;
  border:1.5px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;transition:.25s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn--primary{background:var(--red);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(255,60,0,.7)}
.btn--primary:hover{background:var(--red-dk);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 16px 30px -12px rgba(255,60,0,.75)}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line)}
.btn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--block{width:100%}

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
.nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:60;background:rgba(244,244,246,.82);backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.nav.scrolled{background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);border-bottom-color:var(--line);box-shadow:0 6px 24px -20px rgba(20,19,43,.5)}
.nav__inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:72px}
.nav__logo img{display:block;height:26px;width:auto}
.nav__links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:34px}
.nav__links a{font-size:.97rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-2);transition:color .2s}
.nav__links a:hover{color:var(--red)}
.nav__cta{background:var(--ink);color:#fff!important;padding:10px 20px;border-radius:100px;font-weight:600!important}
.nav__cta:hover{background:var(--red)}
.nav__burger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:0;padding:8px;cursor:pointer}
.nav__burger span{width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);border-radius:2px;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.nav__burger.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
.nav__burger.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.nav__burger.open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;padding:64px 0 40px;overflow:hidden}
.hero__inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;align-items:center;gap:40px}
.hero__eyebrow{font-family:'PT Serif',Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-size:1.18rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink-2);max-width:540px;margin-bottom:24px;border-left:3px solid var(--red);padding-left:18px}
.hero__title{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5.2vw,4rem);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.03}
.hero__title .accent{color:var(--ink)}
.hero__title{color:var(--ink)}
.hero__title br + .accent,.hero__title .accent{display:inline}
.hero__sub{font-size:1.16rem;color:var(--muted);max-width:520px;margin-top:26px}
.hero__sub strong{color:var(--ink)}
.hero__cta{display:flex;gap:14px;margin-top:34px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero__visual{position:relative;display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center}
.hero__swirl{width:min(100%,520px);filter:drop-shadow(0 30px 60px rgba(64,80,224,.22));animation:float 8s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes float{0%,100%{transform:translateY(-10px) rotate(-2deg)}50%{transform:translateY(10px) rotate(2deg)}}

/* first line of hero title colored red via span-less approach */
.hero__title{ }

/* ---------- Stats band ---------- */
.stats{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;margin-top:30px}
.stats__inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;padding:44px 24px}
.stat{flex:1;min-width:140px;text-align:center}
.stat__num{display:block;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.5vw,3.1rem);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1;color:#fff}
.stat:nth-child(1) .stat__num{color:#fff}
.stat__label{display:block;margin-top:8px;font-size:.9rem;color:#a9a9c4;letter-spacing:.02em}

/* ---------- Thesis ---------- */
.thesis{padding:96px 0 80px}
.thesis__quote{font-family:'PT Serif',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.6vw,2.5rem);line-height:1.28;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.01em;max-width:900px;margin-bottom:56px}
.thesis__quote em{font-style:italic;color:var(--red)}
.thesis__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px}
.thesis__stat{border-top:2px solid var(--ink);padding-top:22px}
.thesis__stat .big{font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--indigo);display:block;line-height:1}
.thesis__stat p{margin-top:12px;color:var(--ink-2);font-size:1.02rem}
.thesis__stat cite{display:block;margin-top:12px;font-style:normal;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.02em}

/* ---------- Why ---------- */
.why{padding:40px 0 96px}
.why__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:44px}
.card{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.why__card{padding:34px 32px;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.why__card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.why__n{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:900;color:var(--indigo);width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(64,80,224,.09);margin-bottom:18px}
.why__card h3{font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.why__card p{margin-top:10px;color:var(--muted)}

/* ---------- Approach ---------- */
.approach{padding:96px 0;background:var(--bg-2);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
/* --- the four stages, connected as one climbing path --- */
.stages{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0 30px;margin-top:52px}
.stage{position:relative;padding:0 0 8px}
.stage__node{position:relative;z-index:2;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:var(--bg-2);
  border:2px solid var(--line);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--muted);
  transition:border-color .5s var(--ease),color .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
  transition-delay:var(--rev-delay,0ms)}
.stage.in .stage__node{border-color:var(--red);color:var(--red);
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -10px rgba(255,60,0,.6)}
/* rail from this node to the next */
.stage:not(:last-child)::before{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:1;top:23px;
  left:54px;right:-22px;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--indigo));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left center;
  transition:transform .75s var(--ease);
  transition-delay:calc(var(--rev-delay,0ms) + 200ms)}
.stage.in:not(:last-child)::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
/* arrowhead landing on the next node */
.stage:not(:last-child)::after{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:1;top:18px;right:-22px;
  width:10px;height:10px;border-top:2px solid var(--indigo);border-right:2px solid var(--indigo);
  transform:rotate(45deg) scale(0);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
  transition-delay:calc(var(--rev-delay,0ms) + 780ms)}
.stage.in:not(:last-child)::after{transform:rotate(45deg) scale(1)}
.stage__step{display:block;margin-top:18px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--indigo)}
.stage__name{font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:6px 0 10px}
.stage p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.98rem}
.approach__badge{display:inline-block;margin-top:44px;background:var(--red);color:#fff;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;font-size:.85rem;padding:12px 26px;border-radius:100px}

/* ---------- Blueprint ---------- */
.bp{padding:96px 0}
.bp__head{max-width:760px}
.bp__body{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:26px;margin-top:52px}
.bp__subtitle{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:20px}
.bp__lenses,.bp__timeline{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:34px 32px}
.lens-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px}
.lens{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:18px;background:var(--bg);border-radius:var(--radius-sm)}
.lens__dot{width:34px;height:34px;margin-bottom:12px;background:url('../assets/img/mark.png') center/contain no-repeat;filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(64,80,224,.28))}
.lens b{font-size:1.05rem}
.lens span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-top:4px}
.timeline{list-style:none;position:relative;padding-left:28px}
.timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:6px;top:6px;bottom:6px;width:2px;background:var(--line)}
.timeline li{position:relative;padding:0 0 26px}
.timeline li:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.timeline li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-28px;top:4px;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(255,60,0,.15)}
.timeline__wk{display:inline-block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--indigo);margin-bottom:2px}
.timeline b{display:block;font-size:1.1rem}
.timeline p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;margin-top:3px}
.bp__foot{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;gap:26px;margin-top:26px}
.bp__deliver{padding:34px 32px}
.ticks{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:14px}
.ticks li{position:relative;padding-left:34px;color:var(--ink-2)}
.ticks li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:2px;width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(64,80,224,.1);background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%234050E0' stroke-width='3.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center}
.bp__outcome{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:34px 30px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
.bp__metric{display:flex;flex-direction:column;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding-bottom:14px}
.bp__metric-k{font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9aa0ff}
.bp__metric-v{font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.bp__outcome .btn{margin-top:4px}
.bp__note{font-size:.86rem;color:#b7b7cf}
.bp__note strong{color:#fff}

/* ---------- Team ---------- */
.team{padding:96px 0;background:var(--bg-2);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.team__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:44px}
.member{text-align:left}
.member__photo{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:1;background:var(--bg);margin-bottom:16px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.member__photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:grayscale(.15);transition:.4s var(--ease)}
.member:hover .member__photo img{filter:grayscale(0);transform:scale(1.04)}
.member h3{font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.member__role{color:var(--red);font-weight:600;font-size:.86rem;margin:2px 0 10px}
.member__bio{color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.55}

/* ---------- Trusted ---------- */
.trusted{padding:60px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.trusted__label{text-align:center;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:26px}
.trusted__row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:18px 42px}
.trusted__row span{font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;font-size:1rem;color:#9a9aab;transition:color .25s}
.trusted__row span:hover{color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.cta{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:88px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-120px;right:-120px;width:420px;height:420px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(64,80,224,.35),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
.cta::after{content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-160px;left:-120px;width:420px;height:420px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,60,0,.22),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
.cta__inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;position:relative}
.cta__title{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.05}
.cta__lead{color:#c7c7dd;margin-top:18px;font-size:1.1rem;max-width:480px}
.cta__points{list-style:none;margin-top:24px;display:grid;gap:12px}
.cta__points li{position:relative;padding-left:28px;color:#e4e4f2}
.cta__points li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:9px;width:14px;height:2px;background:var(--red)}
.cta__contactline{display:flex;gap:24px;margin-top:30px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta__email{font-weight:700;font-size:1.1rem;color:#fff;border-bottom:2px solid var(--red);padding-bottom:2px}
.cta__email:hover{color:var(--red)}
.cta__web{color:#9aa0ff;align-self:center}
.cta__form{padding:30px 28px;color:var(--ink)}
.field{margin-bottom:16px}
.field label{display:block;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-2);margin-bottom:6px}
.field input,.field textarea{width:100%;font:inherit;font-size:.98rem;padding:12px 14px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);background:var(--bg);color:var(--ink);transition:.2s}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--indigo);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(64,80,224,.1)}
.field textarea{resize:vertical}
.cta__form-note{text-align:center;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:12px}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer{background:#0C0B1C;color:#c7c7dd;padding:60px 0 30px}
.footer__inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;padding-bottom:40px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.footer__brand img{height:30px;width:auto}
.footer__brand p{margin-top:16px;font-size:.95rem;max-width:340px}
.footer__eq{font-weight:700;color:#fff!important;letter-spacing:.02em}
.footer__nav,.footer__contact{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.footer__nav a,.footer__contact a{color:#a9a9c4;font-size:.95rem;transition:color .2s;width:fit-content}
.footer__nav a:hover,.footer__contact a:hover{color:#fff}
.footer__base{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;padding-top:24px;font-size:.85rem;color:#7a7a94}

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  .hero__swirl{animation:none}
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
}

/* ============================================================
   Responsive
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .team__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .thesis__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .thesis__stat{display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start}
  .thesis__stat .big{min-width:110px}
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .nav__links{position:fixed;inset:72px 0 auto 0;flex-direction:column;background:#fff;gap:0;padding:8px 0 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -20px rgba(20,19,43,.4);transform:translateY(-140%);transition:transform .35s var(--ease);align-items:stretch}
  .nav__links.open{transform:none}
  .nav__links a{padding:14px 24px;font-size:1.05rem}
  .nav__cta{margin:8px 24px 0;text-align:center}
  .nav__burger{display:flex}
  .hero__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px}
  .hero__visual{order:-1;max-width:340px;margin:0 auto}
  .hero__swirl{width:min(72vw,320px)}
  .hero{padding:36px 0 20px}
  .why__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .stages{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}
  .stage{padding:0 0 30px 66px}
  .stage__node{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}
  .stage:not(:last-child)::before{top:52px;left:22px;right:auto;width:2px;
    height:calc(100% - 52px);background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--red),var(--indigo));
    transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:center top}
  .stage.in:not(:last-child)::before{transform:scaleY(1)}
  .stage:not(:last-child)::after{top:auto;bottom:12px;left:17px;right:auto;
    transform:rotate(135deg) scale(0)}
  .stage.in:not(:last-child)::after{transform:rotate(135deg) scale(1)}
  .stage__step{margin-top:6px}
  .bp__body{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .bp__foot{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cta__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .footer__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  body{font-size:16px}
  .wrap{padding:0 18px}
  .stats__inner{gap:20px 12px;padding:34px 18px}
  .stat{min-width:calc(50% - 12px)}
  .team__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .lens-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .thesis__stat{flex-direction:column;gap:0}
  .hero__cta .btn{width:100%}
}

/* ============================================================
   v2 - PIZZAZZ: toggle, motion & micro-interactions
   ============================================================ */

/* no-JS safety: if JS never runs, reveal content stays visible */
body:not(.js) .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ---- scroll progress bar ---- */
.scroll-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;z-index:80;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--indigo));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:0 50%;will-change:transform}

/* ---- nav right cluster + language toggle ---- */
.nav__right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.lang{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:1px;padding:3px;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:100px;background:#fff}
.lang__sep{display:none}
.lang__btn{font-family:inherit;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;
  padding:5px 11px;border:0;border-radius:100px;background:none;color:var(--muted);
  cursor:pointer;transition:.22s var(--ease)}
.lang__btn:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.lang__btn.is-active{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}

/* ---- hero entrance + animated gradient blobs ---- */
.hero{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
.hero__blobs{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none}
.blob{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(72px);opacity:.42}
.blob--red{width:460px;height:460px;top:-140px;left:-100px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,60,0,.55),transparent 68%);animation:drift1 16s ease-in-out infinite}
.blob--indigo{width:520px;height:520px;top:60px;right:-160px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(64,80,224,.5),transparent 68%);animation:drift2 20s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes drift1{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(40px,30px) scale(1.08)}}
@keyframes drift2{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(-46px,26px) scale(1.1)}}
.hero__title{animation:heroTitle .95s var(--ease) both}
@keyframes heroTitle{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.hero__visual{will-change:transform}

/* ---- button sheen ---- */
.btn{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.btn::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-130%;width:55%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.45),transparent);
  transform:skewX(-20deg);pointer-events:none}
.btn--ghost::after{background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,rgba(64,80,224,.16),transparent)}
.btn:hover::after{animation:sheen .85s var(--ease)}
@keyframes sheen{from{left:-130%}to{left:170%}}

/* ---- why cards: gradient top-accent on hover ---- */
.why__card{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.why__card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--indigo));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .45s var(--ease)}
.why__card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.why__card:hover .why__n{transform:translateY(-2px) rotate(-4deg);background:rgba(64,80,224,.16)}
.why__n{transition:.35s var(--ease)}

/* ---- trusted-by marquee ---- */
.marquee{margin-top:26px;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:56px;width:max-content;padding:0 28px;
  animation:scrollx 34s linear infinite}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track{animation-play-state:paused}
.marquee__track span{font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;font-size:1.05rem;color:#9a9aab;
  white-space:nowrap;transition:color .25s}
.marquee__track span:hover{color:var(--ink)}
@keyframes scrollx{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ---- blueprint outcome: soft pulsing glow ---- */
.bp__outcome{animation:cardGlow 5s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes cardGlow{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 24px 50px -24px rgba(64,80,224,.55)}
  50%{box-shadow:0 24px 60px -20px rgba(255,60,0,.5)}
}

/* ---- approach badge: pulse ---- */
.approach__badge{animation:badgePulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes badgePulse{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,60,0,.45)}
  70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 14px rgba(255,60,0,0)}
}

/* ---- lens dots: gentle pulse (staggered) ---- */
@keyframes dotPulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1);box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,60,0,.4)}
  50%{transform:scale(1.15);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(255,60,0,0)}}

/* ---- stat numbers: subtle gradient tint on the band ---- */
.stat__num{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#cfd0ff);-webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}

/* ---- timeline dots: pulse the first (active) ---- */
.timeline li:first-child::before{animation:dotPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite}

/* ---- mobile: keep toggle visible, tidy spacing ---- */
@media (max-width:860px){
  .nav__right{gap:10px}
  .lang__btn{padding:5px 9px;font-size:.74rem}
  .blob{opacity:.3;filter:blur(56px)}
  .blob--indigo{width:340px;height:340px;right:-120px;top:-40px}
  .blob--red{width:300px;height:300px}
}

/* ---- respect reduced-motion ---- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .blob,.marquee__track,.bp__outcome,.approach__badge,.lens__dot,
  .timeline li:first-child::before,.hero__swirl,.hero__title{animation:none!important}
  .btn:hover::after{animation:none}
  .scroll-progress{display:none}
  .marquee__track{transform:none;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;width:auto;gap:18px 42px}
}

/* ============================================================
   v3 - SCROLL TRANSITIONS: directional reveals, heading wipes,
   grouped stagger. Progressive + fully motion-safe.
   ============================================================ */

/* richer base reveal (travel + blur), honours grouped --rev-delay */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(34px);filter:blur(6px);
  transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .85s var(--ease),filter .8s var(--ease);
  transition-delay:var(--rev-delay,0ms);will-change:opacity,transform,filter}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:blur(0)}

/* directional variants keyed to existing structure */
.thesis__stat.reveal{transform:translateX(-40px)}
.bp__lenses.reveal,.bp__deliver.reveal{transform:translateX(-46px)}
.bp__timeline.reveal,.bp__outcome.reveal{transform:translateX(46px)}
.why__card.reveal,.member.reveal{transform:translateY(40px) scale(.94)}
.stat.reveal{transform:translateY(26px) scale(.9)}
.stage.reveal{transform:translateY(38px)}
.hero__cta.reveal,.cta__points.reveal{transform:translateY(26px)}
.thesis__stat.reveal.in,.bp__lenses.reveal.in,.bp__deliver.reveal.in,
.bp__timeline.reveal.in,.bp__outcome.reveal.in,.why__card.reveal.in,
.member.reveal.in,.stat.reveal.in,.stage.reveal.in,
.hero__cta.reveal.in,.cta__points.reveal.in{transform:none}

/* headings: distinct rise (IO-safe - clip-path would zero the intersection ratio) */
.section-title.reveal,.cta__title.reveal{transform:translateY(30px) scale(.985)}
.section-title.reveal.in,.cta__title.reveal.in{transform:none}

/* eyebrow: draw a short accent line in as it enters */
.eyebrow.reveal{position:relative}
.eyebrow.reveal::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-8px;height:2px;width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--indigo));transition:width .7s .15s var(--ease)}
.eyebrow.reveal.in::after{width:42px}

/* blueprint panels get a soft lift as they slide in */
.bp__lenses.reveal,.bp__timeline.reveal{transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease),filter .9s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease)}

/* reduced motion: everything resolves to plain, instant, visible */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal,.reveal.in{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;
    filter:none!important;transition:none!important}
  .eyebrow.reveal::after{transition:none;width:42px}
}


/* ---- stage: supporting explanation ---- */
.stage__more{margin-top:10px;font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--muted);
  padding-top:10px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}

/* ---- lens marker floats gently (replaces the old dot pulse) ---- */
.lens__dot{animation:markFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite}
.lens:nth-child(2) .lens__dot{animation-delay:.6s}
.lens:nth-child(3) .lens__dot{animation-delay:1.2s}
.lens:nth-child(4) .lens__dot{animation-delay:1.8s}
@keyframes markFloat{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(-3px) rotate(-5deg)}
  50%{transform:translateY(3px) rotate(5deg)}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .lens__dot{animation:none!important} }

/* ============================================================
   v4 - SITE VERSION 2: services, training, references & partners
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- section rhythm for the new structure ---- */
.services{background:var(--bg-2);border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:96px 0}
.approach{background:var(--bg);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.bp{background:var(--bg-2);padding:96px 0}
.training{background:var(--bg);border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:96px 0}
.refs{background:var(--bg-2);border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:96px 0 80px}

/* ---- services overview cards ---- */
.svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:44px}
.svc{display:block;padding:32px 30px;transition:.3s var(--ease);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.svc:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.svc::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--indigo));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .45s var(--ease)}
.svc:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.svc__mark{display:block;width:30px;height:30px;margin-bottom:16px;
  background:url('../assets/img/mark.png') center/contain no-repeat;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(64,80,224,.25))}
.svc h3{font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.svc p{margin-top:10px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.98rem}
.svc__more{display:inline-block;margin-top:16px;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--red)}
.svc__more::after{content:"";display:inline-block;width:6px;height:6px;margin-left:8px;
  border-top:2px solid var(--red);border-right:2px solid var(--red);
  transform:rotate(45deg) translateY(-1px);transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.svc:hover .svc__more::after{transform:rotate(45deg) translate(3px,-1px)}

/* ---- training: format cards ---- */
.fmt-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;margin-top:44px}
.fmt{padding:32px 30px;position:relative}
.fmt--lead{border-color:rgba(255,60,0,.35);box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(20,19,43,.05),0 22px 50px -26px rgba(255,60,0,.45)}
.fmt__head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;padding-bottom:20px;margin-bottom:20px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.fmt__hours{display:flex;align-items:baseline;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 68px;height:68px;
  border-radius:50%;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.fmt--lead .fmt__hours{background:var(--red)}
.fmt__hours small{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;margin-left:1px}
.fmt__head h3{font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.fmt__label{display:block;margin-top:2px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--indigo)}
.fmt__rows{display:grid;gap:4px}
.fmt__rows dt{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--indigo);margin-top:14px}
.fmt__rows dt:first-child{margin-top:0}
.fmt__rows dd{margin:0;color:var(--ink-2);font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6}
.fmt__meta{margin-top:22px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* ---- delivery modes ---- */
.modes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:22px;margin-top:24px}
.mode{padding:28px 30px}
.mode h3{font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700}
.mode p{margin-top:8px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem}

/* ---- shared sub-heading ---- */
.tr-sub{margin-top:64px;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.01em}

/* ---- topic chips ---- */
.topics{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:22px}
.topics li{position:relative;padding:16px 18px 16px 44px;background:var(--card);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink-2);transition:.25s var(--ease)}
.topics li:hover{border-color:rgba(255,60,0,.4);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.topics li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:16px;top:18px;width:16px;height:16px;
  border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,60,0,.12);
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='10' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23FF3C00' stroke-width='4' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M5 12h14'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center}

/* ---- training closing band ---- */
.tr-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:48px;padding:32px 34px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.tr-cta h3{font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.tr-cta p{margin-top:8px;color:#c7c7dd;font-size:.97rem;max-width:640px}
.tr-cta .btn{flex:0 0 auto}

/* ---- partners ---- */
.partners{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:22px}
.partner{padding:28px 30px}
.partner h4{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.partner p{margin-top:8px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
.partner a{display:inline-block;margin-top:12px;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--red)}
.partner a:hover{text-decoration:underline}

/* ---- select in the contact form ---- */
.field select{width:100%;font:inherit;font-size:.98rem;padding:12px 14px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--ink);transition:.2s;appearance:none;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2366667A' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 14px center}
.field select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--indigo);background-color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(64,80,224,.1)}

/* ---- reveal variants for the new blocks ---- */
.svc.reveal,.fmt.reveal,.mode.reveal,.partner.reveal,.topics li.reveal{transform:translateY(34px) scale(.97)}
.svc.reveal.in,.fmt.reveal.in,.mode.reveal.in,.partner.reveal.in,.topics li.reveal.in{transform:none}

/* ---- responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .topics{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .partners{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .services,.training,.refs,.bp{padding:72px 0}
  .svc-grid,.fmt-grid,.modes{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .tr-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
  .tr-cta .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .nav__links a{font-size:1.02rem}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .topics{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .fmt,.svc,.mode,.partner{padding:26px 22px}
  .fmt__hours{flex:0 0 58px;height:58px;font-size:1.45rem}
}

/* ---- anchor targets must clear the sticky nav ---- */
section[id], main[id]{scroll-margin-top:88px}
@media (max-width:860px){ section[id], main[id]{scroll-margin-top:78px} }

/* ---- duration dial: the ring fills to show half day vs full day ---- */
.fmt__hours{display:none}
.dial{position:relative;flex:0 0 104px;width:104px;height:104px;display:grid;place-items:center}
.dial::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:14px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,60,0,.10),transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.dial svg{width:100%;height:100%;transform:rotate(-90deg);overflow:visible}
.dial__ticks line{stroke:var(--line);stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round}
.dial--full .dial__ticks line{stroke:rgba(255,60,0,.35)}
.dial__track{fill:none;stroke:var(--line);stroke-width:7}
.dial__arc{fill:none;stroke-width:7;stroke-linecap:round;
  stroke-dasharray:251.33;stroke-dashoffset:251.33;
  transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.3s var(--ease);
  transition-delay:calc(var(--rev-delay,0ms) + 260ms)}
.fmt.in .dial--half .dial__arc{stroke-dashoffset:125.66}
.fmt.in .dial--full .dial__arc{stroke-dashoffset:0}
.dial__num{position:absolute;display:flex;align-items:baseline;
  font-size:2.1rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.04em;color:var(--ink);line-height:1}
.dial__num small{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:800;margin-left:2px;color:var(--muted)}
.dial--full .dial__num{color:var(--red)}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .dial__arc{transition:none}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .dial{flex:0 0 86px;width:86px;height:86px}
  .dial__num{font-size:1.75rem}
}