/* =====================================================================
   Kirk Web Design — 2026 studio system
   Shared by the primary site, case studies, service pages, and resources.
   ===================================================================== */

@font-face {
  font-family: "Archivo";
  src: url("/assets/fonts/archivo-latin.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 100 900;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: "IBM Plex Mono";
  src: url("/assets/fonts/ibm-plex-mono-400-latin.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: "IBM Plex Mono";
  src: url("/assets/fonts/ibm-plex-mono-500-latin.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: "IBM Plex Mono";
  src: url("/assets/fonts/ibm-plex-mono-600-latin.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-display: swap;
}

:root {
  /* Kirk-Co palette, inverted so ink is the dominant field. */
  --ink: #0b0d0f;
  --ink-soft: #08121c;
  --ink-raised: #0d1b29;
  --ink-warm: #171714;
  --paper: #fbfaf6;
  --paper-soft: #f4f1ea;
  --paper-bright: #ffffff;
  --white: #f5f7f4;
  --muted: #9ba6a2;
  --muted-light: #c4cbc8;
  --ink-text: #212725;
  --ink-muted: #68716d;
  --teal: #17bfa9;
  --teal-light: #45d1bd;
  --teal-dark: #087064;
  --teal-deep: #075c53;
  --teal-wash: rgba(23, 191, 169, .12);
  --gold: #bf954e;
  --gold-light: #d4ae68;
  --line-dark: rgba(245, 247, 244, .12);
  --line-dark-strong: rgba(245, 247, 244, .22);
  --line-light: rgba(8, 11, 12, .15);
  --line-light-strong: rgba(8, 11, 12, .28);
  --error: #e27373;
  --success: #42bf88;

  --font-sans: "Archivo", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "IBM Plex Mono", "SFMono-Regular", Consolas, monospace;

  --container: 1240px;
  --container-narrow: 860px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  --section-space: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 9rem);
  --nav-h: 78px;
  --radius-sm: 0;
  --radius: 0;
  --radius-lg: 0;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);

  /* Compatibility aliases used by retained long-form pages. */
  --background: var(--ink);
  --surface: var(--ink-soft);
  --surface-elevated: var(--ink-raised);
  --surface-sunken: #060808;
  --text: var(--white);
  --text-muted: var(--muted);
  --text-subtle: var(--muted-light);
  --accent: var(--teal);
  --accent-hover: var(--teal-light);
  --accent-pressed: var(--teal-dark);
  --accent-soft: var(--teal-wash);
  --accent-line: rgba(23, 191, 169, .42);
  --on-accent: #041b18;
  --border: var(--line-dark);
  --border-strong: var(--line-dark-strong);
  --border-accent: rgba(23, 191, 169, .45);
  --clr-bg: var(--ink);
  --clr-surface: var(--ink-soft);
  --clr-surface-2: #060808;
  --clr-card: var(--ink-raised);
  --clr-card-2: #1b2220;
  --clr-primary: var(--teal);
  --clr-primary-d: var(--teal-dark);
  --clr-primary-glow: var(--teal-wash);
  --clr-text: var(--white);
  --clr-muted: var(--muted);
  --clr-muted-2: var(--muted-light);
  --clr-border: var(--line-dark);
  --clr-border-2: var(--line-dark-strong);
  --clr-glow: var(--teal-wash);
  --clr-cream: var(--paper);
  --clr-cream-2: var(--paper-soft);
  --font-head: var(--font-sans);
  --font-body: var(--font-sans);
  --max-w: var(--container);
  --max-w-wide: 1380px;
  --max-w-text: 68ch;
  --sp-3xs: .25rem;
  --sp-xs: .5rem;
  --sp-sm: 1rem;
  --sp-md: 2rem;
  --sp-lg: 4rem;
  --sp-xl: 6rem;
  --sp-2xl: 8rem;
  --section-y: var(--section-space);
  --focus-ring: 0 0 0 3px rgba(23, 191, 169, .42);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 1.5rem);
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  min-width: 320px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }
main { display: block; }

img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
img { height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; }
button { color: inherit; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, p, ul, ol, blockquote, figure { margin-top: 0; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  margin-bottom: .75em;
  color: inherit;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 620;
  line-height: .94;
  letter-spacing: -.045em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 7.4vw, 7rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 5vw, 4.6rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 2rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
p { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
ul, ol { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
::selection { background: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); }

.container {
  width: min(100% - (2 * var(--gutter)), var(--container));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.container--narrow {
  width: min(100% - (2 * var(--gutter)), var(--container-narrow));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.section,
section:not(.home-hero):not(.page-hero):not(.trust-bar):not(.cta-section):not(.proof-line) {
  padding-block: var(--section-space);
}

.section--dark { background: var(--ink-soft); }
.section--alt, .section--paper { background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink-text); }
.section--paper-soft { background: var(--paper-soft); color: var(--ink-text); }

.section-label,
.eyebrow {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section--paper .section-label,
.section--paper-soft .section-label,
.section--alt .section-label { color: var(--teal-dark); }

.section-title { max-width: 920px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

.section-intro,
.section-copy {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.section--paper .section-intro,
.section--paper .section-copy,
.section--paper-soft .section-intro,
.section--paper-soft .section-copy,
.section--alt .section-intro,
.section--alt .section-copy { color: var(--ink-muted); }

.section-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(280px, 470px);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 7rem);
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.section-head .section-title,
.section-head .section-copy { margin-bottom: 0; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-muted { color: var(--muted); }
.sr-only {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: -1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}
.anchor-alias { display: block; height: 0; overflow: hidden; }

.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 5000;
  top: .75rem;
  left: 50%;
  padding: .7rem 1rem;
  transform: translate(-50%, -180%);
  background: var(--paper-bright);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform .18s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus { transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--teal-light); outline-offset: 4px; }
.section--paper :focus-visible,
.section--paper-soft :focus-visible,
.section--alt :focus-visible { outline-color: var(--teal-dark); }
.cta-section :focus-visible { outline-color: var(--ink); }

/* Navigation -------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 2000;
  inset: 0 0 auto;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  background: rgba(8, 11, 12, .96);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.nav.is-scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--line-dark); }
.nav__inner {
  width: min(100% - (2 * var(--gutter)), var(--container));
  height: 100%;
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.nav__logo, .footer__logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.nav__logo img {
  width: 180px;
  height: 49px;
  max-width: none;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}
.nav__wordmark, .brand-copy {
  display: grid;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 720;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
}
.brand-copy small {
  margin-top: .28rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .55rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .15rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav__links a {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 42px;
  padding: .55rem .8rem;
  color: var(--muted-light);
  font-size: .86rem;
  font-weight: 560;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  transition: color .16s ease;
}
.nav__links a:not(.nav__cta)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: .8rem;
  bottom: .45rem;
  left: .8rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:not(.nav__cta):hover::after,
.nav__links a:not(.nav__cta)[aria-current="page"]::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}
.nav__links a:hover,
.nav__links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--white); }
.nav__links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--gold-light); }
.nav__links .nav__cta {
  margin-left: .55rem;
  padding-inline: 1rem;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--teal);
  font-weight: 720;
}
.nav__links .nav__cta::after {
  content: "→";
  display: grid;
  align-self: stretch;
  place-items: center;
  width: 2.5rem;
  margin: -.55rem -.8rem -.55rem .75rem;
  border-left: 1px solid currentColor;
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links .nav__cta:hover { background: var(--teal-light); color: var(--ink); }
.nav__links .nav__cta:hover::after { background: var(--ink-soft); color: var(--white); }
.nav__links .nav__cta[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__links .nav__portal {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  margin-left: .35rem;
  padding-left: 1.15rem;
}
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .65rem;
  padding: .65rem 0 .65rem .65rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav__toggle-box { display: grid; gap: 5px; width: 24px; }
.nav__toggle-bar { display: block; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: currentColor; transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease; }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav__toggle-bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav__toggle-bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav__toggle-bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Buttons and links ------------------------------------------------ */
.btn {
  display: inline-grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 3.15rem;
  min-height: 52px;
  align-items: center;
  column-gap: 1.2rem;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 0 0 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: transparent;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.btn::after {
  content: "↗";
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  align-self: stretch;
  margin-left: 0;
  border-left: 1px solid currentColor;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.btn[href^="#"]::after { content: "↓"; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--teal-light); border-color: var(--teal-light); }
.btn-outline { border-color: var(--line-dark-strong); color: var(--white); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal-light); }
.section--paper .btn-outline,
.section--paper-soft .btn-outline,
.section--alt .btn-outline { border-color: var(--line-light-strong); color: var(--ink-text); }
.section--paper .btn-outline:hover,
.section--paper-soft .btn-outline:hover,
.section--alt .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--teal-dark); color: var(--teal-dark); }
.btn:hover::after { background: var(--ink-soft); color: var(--white); }
.btn-outline:hover::after { background: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-sm { min-height: 42px; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 2.5rem; column-gap: .9rem; padding-left: .9rem; font-size: .8rem; }
.btn-sm::after { margin-left: 0; }
.text-link, .offer-card__link, .portfolio-card__link, .section-cta a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .73rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.text-link::after, .portfolio-card__link::after { content: "↗"; }
.text-link:hover, .offer-card__link:hover, .portfolio-card__link:hover { color: var(--teal-light); }
.section--paper .text-link,
.section--paper-soft .text-link,
.section--alt .text-link,
.section--paper .offer-card__link,
.section--paper-soft .offer-card__link,
.section--alt .offer-card__link,
.section--paper .portfolio-card__link,
.section--paper-soft .portfolio-card__link,
.section--alt .portfolio-card__link,
.section--paper .section-cta a,
.section--paper-soft .section-cta a,
.section--alt .section-cta a { color: var(--teal-dark); }
.section--paper .text-link:hover,
.section--paper-soft .text-link:hover,
.section--alt .text-link:hover,
.section--paper .offer-card__link:hover,
.section--paper-soft .offer-card__link:hover,
.section--alt .offer-card__link:hover,
.section--paper .portfolio-card__link:hover,
.section--paper-soft .portfolio-card__link:hover,
.section--alt .portfolio-card__link:hover,
.section--paper .section-cta a:hover,
.section--paper-soft .section-cta a:hover,
.section--alt .section-cta a:hover { color: var(--teal-deep); }

/* Primary page heroes --------------------------------------------- */
.page-hero {
  padding: clamp(10rem, 17vw, 14rem) 0 clamp(5rem, 9vw, 8rem);
  background: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.page-hero__title {
  max-width: 1050px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-size: clamp(3.1rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.page-hero__sub {
  max-width: 740px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--muted-light);
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.page-hero__actions, .hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Home hero -------------------------------------------------------- */
.home-hero, .hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: min(920px, 100svh);
  padding: clamp(9.5rem, 15vw, 12rem) 0 clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  display: grid;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.home-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: var(--nav-h) 0 auto;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(191, 149, 78, .52), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  animation: hero-rule-in 1.1s var(--ease) .15s forwards;
}
.home-hero__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.02fr) minmax(420px, .98fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 7rem);
}
.home-hero__title {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-size: clamp(3.7rem, 7vw, 7rem);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.home-hero__title span { color: var(--paper); }
.home-hero__title strong { color: var(--teal); font-weight: inherit; }
.home-hero__copy {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--muted-light);
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.7vw, 1.35rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.home-hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; }
.home-hero__note {
  margin: 2rem 0 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .7rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.project-window {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark-strong);
  background: var(--ink-raised);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), border-color .25s ease;
}
.project-window::before { content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 2; inset: -14px 18px auto auto; width: 72px; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); }
.project-window__bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 46px;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .65rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.project-window__dots { display: flex; gap: 5px; }
.project-window__dots i { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--line-dark-strong); }
.project-window__dots i:first-child { background: var(--gold); }
.project-window__image { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1.55 / 1; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; background: #fff; }
.project-window__caption { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 1rem; align-items: end; padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem 1.25rem; }
.project-window__caption strong { display: block; margin-bottom: .2rem; font-size: .95rem; }
.project-window__caption span { color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .project-window:hover,
  .project-window:focus-within {
    transform: translate3d(-.5rem, -.5rem, 0);
    border-color: rgba(23, 191, 169, .5);
    box-shadow: 1rem 1rem 0 rgba(191, 149, 78, .16);
  }
}

@keyframes hero-rule-in { to { transform: scaleX(1); } }

.proof-line, .trust-bar { padding: 0; background: var(--ink-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.proof-line__grid, .trust-bar__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.proof-line__item, .trust-bar__item {
  min-height: 112px;
  padding: 1.5rem clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.proof-line__item:last-child, .trust-bar__item:last-child { border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.proof-line__item strong, .trust-bar__number { color: var(--paper); font-size: .98rem; font-weight: 650; }
.proof-line__item span, .trust-bar__label { margin-top: .25rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: .78rem; }

/* Work ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.work-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(300px, .75fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}
.work-featured__media { display: block; overflow: hidden; background: #d9d7cf; border: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
.work-featured__media img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1.65 / 1; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.work-featured__media:hover img { transform: scale(1.015); }
.work-featured__index { color: var(--teal-dark); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .13em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.work-featured__title { margin: 1rem 0 1.2rem; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 4.2rem); }
.work-featured__copy { color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.work-featured__meta { margin: 1.75rem 0; padding: 1.25rem 0; border-block: 1px solid var(--line-light); color: var(--ink-muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.work-grid, .portfolio-grid, .project-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-top: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
}
.work-card, .portfolio-card { display: block; color: inherit; }
.work-card__image, .portfolio-card__img-wrap {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1.75 / 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  background: #d7d4ca;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}
.work-card__image img, .portfolio-card__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.work-card:hover .work-card__image img, .portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-card__img { transform: scale(1.018); }
.work-card__top, .portfolio-card__top { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: .65rem; }
.work-card__title, .portfolio-card__name { margin: 0; font-size: 1.28rem; font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.work-card__type, .portfolio-card__tag { color: var(--teal-dark); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.work-card__copy, .portfolio-card__outcome { max-width: 620px; margin: 0 0 .9rem; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.section--dark .work-card__title, .section--dark .portfolio-card__name { color: var(--white); }
.section--dark .work-card__copy, .section--dark .portfolio-card__outcome { color: var(--muted); }
.section--dark .work-card__type, .section--dark .portfolio-card__tag { color: var(--teal); }

/* Capabilities and editorial sections ----------------------------- */
.capability-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.capability-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px minmax(220px, .7fr) minmax(300px, 1.1fr) auto;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.capability-row__index { color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .1em; }
.capability-row h3 { margin: 0; color: var(--paper); font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem); }
.capability-row p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; }
.capability-row .text-link { align-self: center; white-space: nowrap; }

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
.capability-row {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
    transition: padding-inline .35s var(--ease), background .25s ease;
  }
  .capability-row::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background: var(--ink-raised);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .capability-row:hover { padding-inline: 1.25rem; }
  .capability-row:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; }
  .capability-row > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
}

.editorial-split, .studio-split, .founder-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .9fr) minmax(360px, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.editorial-split__statement { margin: 0; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 5.3rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.03; letter-spacing: -.05em; }
.editorial-split__body > p, .studio-split__body > p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.principle-list { margin: 2.25rem 0 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.principle-list li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 1rem; padding: 1rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.principle-list span { color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .67rem; }
.principle-list strong { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 580; }

.process-list, .process-grid {
  --process-surface: var(--ink);
  --process-hover-surface: var(--ink-raised);
  --process-copy: var(--muted);
  --process-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, .38);
  counter-reset: studio-step;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  margin: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.section--paper .process-list,
.section--paper .process-grid,
.section--alt .process-list,
.section--alt .process-grid {
  --process-surface: var(--paper);
  --process-hover-surface: var(--paper-bright);
  --process-copy: var(--ink-muted);
  --process-shadow: rgba(8, 18, 28, .16);
  border-color: var(--line-light);
}
.section--paper-soft .process-list,
.section--paper-soft .process-grid {
  --process-surface: var(--paper-soft);
  --process-hover-surface: var(--paper-bright);
  --process-copy: var(--ink-muted);
  --process-shadow: rgba(8, 18, 28, .16);
  border-color: var(--line-light);
}
.process-step, .process-step-card {
  counter-increment: studio-step;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 0;
  min-height: 260px;
  padding: 1.5rem clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem) 1.8rem 0;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  background: var(--process-surface);
}
.process-step + .process-step, .process-step-card + .process-step-card { padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); }
.section--paper .process-step,
.section--paper .process-step-card,
.section--paper-soft .process-step,
.section--paper-soft .process-step-card,
.section--alt .process-step,
.section--alt .process-step-card { border-color: var(--line-light); }
.process-step::before, .process-step-card::before, .process-step__num {
  content: "0" counter(studio-step);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
}
.section--dark .process-step::before, .section--dark .process-step-card::before, .section--dark .process-step__num { color: var(--teal); }
.process-step h3, .process-step__title { margin-bottom: .8rem; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.process-step p, .process-step__text { margin: 0; color: var(--process-copy); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.7; }

.testimonial-spotlight { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 140px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 6rem); padding-block: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem); align-items: start; }
.testimonial-spotlight__mark { color: var(--gold); font-size: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8rem); font-weight: 300; line-height: .75; }
.testimonial-spotlight blockquote { margin: 0; }
.testimonial-spotlight blockquote p { max-width: 980px; margin-bottom: 2rem; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3.75rem); font-weight: 560; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -.04em; }
.testimonial-spotlight cite { color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .7rem; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* CTA -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-section { padding: 0; background: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); }
.cta-panel, .cta-section .container {
  min-height: 390px;
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  align-items: end;
}
.cta-section__title, .cta-panel h2 { max-width: 850px; margin: 0; color: var(--ink); font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 5.4rem); }
.cta-section__text, .cta-panel p { max-width: 640px; margin: 1.25rem 0 0; color: rgba(8, 11, 12, .72); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.cta-section__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; align-items: center; }
.cta-section .btn-primary { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--white); }
.cta-section .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--ink-raised); border-color: var(--ink-raised); }
.cta-section .btn-outline { border-color: rgba(8, 11, 12, .38); color: var(--ink); }
.cta-section .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--ink); }
.cta-section__reassurance { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin: 0 !important; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .68rem !important; letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.cta-section .container > .cta-section__title { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; align-self: end; }
.cta-section .container > .cta-section__text { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; align-self: start; }
.cta-section .container > .cta-section__actions { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / span 2; align-self: center; justify-self: end; }

/* Services --------------------------------------------------------- */
.service-chapter, .service-detail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, .42fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}
.section--dark .service-chapter, .section--dark .service-detail { border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.service-chapter__number { color: var(--teal-dark); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .12em; }
.section--dark .service-chapter__number { color: var(--teal); }
.service-chapter__content h2, .service-detail__content h2 { max-width: 720px; font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 5vw, 4.7rem); }
.service-chapter__lead { max-width: 720px; color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.section--dark .service-chapter__lead { color: var(--muted-light); }
.deliverable-grid, .service-detail__list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  margin: 2.25rem 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}
.section--dark .deliverable-grid, .section--dark .service-detail__list { border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.deliverable-grid li, .service-detail__list li { padding: .9rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light); color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: .9rem; }
.section--dark .deliverable-grid li, .section--dark .service-detail__list li { border-color: var(--line-dark); color: var(--muted-light); }
.deliverable-grid li::before, .service-detail__list li::before { content: "+"; margin-right: .65rem; color: var(--teal-dark); font-family: var(--font-mono); }
.section--dark .deliverable-grid li::before, .section--dark .service-detail__list li::before { color: var(--teal); }
.service-detail__who { max-width: 720px; color: var(--ink-muted); }

.fit-grid, .value-grid, .grid, .grid-2, .grid-3, .why-grid, .team-workflow__grid, .portfolio-frame__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.fit-grid, .grid-3, .why-grid, .team-workflow__grid, .portfolio-frame__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.fit-card, .value-card, .pain-card, .niche-card, .offer-card, .why-point, .portfolio-frame__card {
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  background: var(--paper-bright);
  color: var(--ink-text);
}
.fit-card__label { margin-bottom: 3.5rem; color: var(--teal-dark); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .67rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.fit-card h3, .value-card__title, .pain-card__title, .niche-card__title, .offer-card__title, .why-point__title, .portfolio-frame__title { margin-bottom: .8rem; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.fit-card p, .value-card__text, .pain-card__text, .niche-card__text, .offer-card__text, .why-point__text, .portfolio-frame__text { margin-bottom: 0; color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* Portfolio page -------------------------------------------------- */
.featured-project { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.28fr) minmax(300px, .72fr); gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 6rem); align-items: center; }
.featured-project__media { border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); background: var(--ink-raised); }
.featured-project__media img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1.6 / 1; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; }
.featured-project__copy h2 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.8rem); }
.featured-project__copy > p { color: var(--muted-light); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.project-facts { margin: 2rem 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.project-facts li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; gap: 1rem; padding: .8rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); font-size: .83rem; }
.project-facts span { color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.filter-bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin: 0 0 3rem; }
.filter-btn {
  padding: .55rem .8rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .65rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.is-active { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--white); }
.portfolio-card.is-hidden { display: none; }
.portfolio-toolbar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(260px, 520px); gap: 3rem; align-items: end; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.portfolio-toolbar__eyebrow { color: var(--teal-dark); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.portfolio-toolbar__title { margin: .75rem 0 0; font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.5vw, 4rem); }
.portfolio-toolbar__text { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.portfolio-hero__proof, .portfolio-hero__pill { color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* Pricing --------------------------------------------------------- */
.pricing-grid, .pricing-paths {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}
.price-card, .pricing-path {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 520px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  background: var(--paper-bright);
  color: var(--ink-text);
}
.price-card--dark, .pricing-path--featured { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); }
.price-card__label, .pricing-path__badge { margin: 0 0 3.25rem; color: var(--teal-dark); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .67rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.price-card--dark .price-card__label, .pricing-path--featured .pricing-path__badge { color: var(--teal); }
.price-card h2, .pricing-path__name { margin-bottom: .65rem; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }
.price-card__price, .pricing-path__price { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; color: var(--teal-dark); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 650; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.045em; }
.price-card--dark .price-card__price, .pricing-path--featured .pricing-path__price { color: var(--teal); }
.price-card__price small, .pricing-path__price-sub { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0; }
.price-card__summary, .pricing-path__detail, .pricing-path__for { color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.price-card--dark .price-card__summary, .pricing-path--featured .pricing-path__detail, .pricing-path--featured .pricing-path__for { color: var(--muted); }
.price-card__list, .pricing-path__list { margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem; padding: 0; list-style: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
.price-card__list li, .pricing-path__list li { padding: .75rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light); color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: .88rem; }
.price-card__list li::before, .pricing-path__list li::before { content: "+"; margin-right: .65rem; color: var(--teal-dark); }
.price-card--dark .price-card__list, .price-card--dark .price-card__list li, .pricing-path--featured .pricing-path__list, .pricing-path--featured .pricing-path__list li { border-color: var(--line-dark); color: var(--muted-light); }
.price-card--dark .price-card__list li::before, .pricing-path--featured .pricing-path__list li::before { color: var(--teal); }
.price-card .btn, .pricing-path .btn { margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; }
.pricing-note { max-width: 760px; margin: 2rem auto 0; color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: .88rem; text-align: center; }
.comparison-wrap, .compare-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
.comparison-table, .compare-table { width: 100%; min-width: 780px; border-collapse: collapse; background: var(--paper-bright); color: var(--ink-text); }
.comparison-table th, .comparison-table td, .compare-table th, .compare-table td { padding: 1rem 1.15rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light); border-right: 1px solid var(--line-light); text-align: left; vertical-align: top; }
.comparison-table th, .compare-table th { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.comparison-table td, .compare-table td { color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: .85rem; }
.comparison-table tr:last-child td, .compare-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.comparison-table th:last-child, .comparison-table td:last-child, .compare-table th:last-child, .compare-table td:last-child { border-right: 0; }

/* Studio / about -------------------------------------------------- */
.founder-photo { position: relative; margin: 0; background: var(--ink-raised); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.founder-photo::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -1px; bottom: -1px; width: 34%; height: 5px; background: var(--gold); }
.founder-photo img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 32%; filter: saturate(.82) contrast(1.02); }
.founder-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5vw, 5rem); }
.founder-copy > p { color: var(--muted-light); font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.82; }
.founder-signoff { margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.founder-signoff strong { display: block; }
.founder-signoff span { color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.parent-note { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 180px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 6rem); padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0; border-block: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
.parent-note__label { color: var(--teal-dark); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.parent-note__copy { max-width: 840px; margin: 0; color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); line-height: 1.7; }

/* Contact and forms ----------------------------------------------- */
.contact-layout, .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(300px, .55fr); gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 8rem); align-items: start; }
.contact-form-wrap, .contact-form-panel { padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem); background: var(--paper-bright); color: var(--ink-text); border: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
.contact-form-wrap h2, .contact-form-panel h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem); }
.contact-form-wrap > p, .contact-form-panel > p { color: var(--ink-muted); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.form-group label { display: block; margin-bottom: .45rem; color: var(--ink-text); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: .82rem .9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-text);
  outline: 0;
  transition: border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.form-group textarea { min-height: 150px; resize: vertical; }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--teal-dark); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(23, 191, 169, .12); }
.form-group [aria-invalid="true"] { border-color: var(--error); }
.form-note { margin: .85rem 0 0; color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: .78rem; }
.form-status { min-height: 1.5em; margin: .85rem 0 0; font-size: .85rem; }
.form-status--error { color: #a63232; }
.form-status--success { color: #14734d; }
.ohnohoney { position: absolute !important; left: -10000px !important; width: 1px !important; height: 1px !important; overflow: hidden !important; }
.contact-sidebar { display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.contact-block { padding: 1.5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.contact-block__label { margin-bottom: .5rem; color: var(--teal); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.contact-block__name { margin-bottom: .2rem; color: var(--white); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 630; }
.contact-block__role, .contact-block__body, .contact-block__body p { margin-bottom: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.contact-block__body a { color: var(--muted-light); }
.contact-block__body a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.contact-block__icon { display: none; }
.contact-block__header { margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.contact-trust-list { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.contact-trust-list li { margin-bottom: .5rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: .86rem; }
.contact-trust-list li::before { content: "+"; margin-right: .55rem; color: var(--teal); }
.contact-hero__points, .team-hero__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .65rem 1.25rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.contact-hero__point, .team-hero__chip { color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.contact-hero__point::before, .team-hero__chip::before { content: "+"; margin-right: .5rem; color: var(--gold); }
.contact-hero__card, .team-hero__card { margin-top: 2.5rem; max-width: 760px; padding: 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); background: var(--ink-soft); }
.contact-hero__card-title, .team-hero__card-label { color: var(--teal); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.contact-hero__card-copy, .team-hero__card-role { color: var(--muted); }
.contact-hero__steps, .team-hero__card-list { margin: 1rem 0 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.contact-hero__steps li, .team-hero__card-list li { display: flex; gap: 1rem; padding: .7rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); color: var(--muted-light); }
.contact-hero__step-num { color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .68rem; }

/* FAQ ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-list { max-width: 920px; margin: 3rem auto 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
.section--dark .faq-list { border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
.section--dark .faq-item { border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.faq-item summary, .faq-item__btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: inherit;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-icon, .faq-item__chevron { flex: 0 0 auto; color: var(--teal-dark); transition: transform .2s ease; }
.section--dark .faq-icon, .section--dark .faq-item__chevron { color: var(--teal); }
.faq-item[open] .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer, .faq-item__answer { max-width: 780px; padding: 0 3rem 1.35rem 0; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.75; }
.section--dark .faq-answer, .section--dark .faq-item__answer { color: var(--muted); }
.faq-item__body { display: grid; grid-template-rows: 0fr; transition: grid-template-rows .2s ease; }
.faq-item--open .faq-item__body { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
.faq-item__inner { overflow: hidden; }
.faq-search { display: none; }

/* Retained long-form and SEO pages -------------------------------- */
.content-block { max-width: 820px; margin-inline: auto; color: var(--muted-light); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.82; }
.content-block h2, .content-block h3, .content-block h4 { margin-top: 2.3em; color: var(--white); }
.content-block h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem); }
.content-block h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.content-block a { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: .2em; }
.content-block ul, .content-block ol { padding-left: 1.25rem; }
.content-block li { margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.content-block blockquote { margin: 2.5rem 0; padding: 1.5rem 0 1.5rem 2rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); color: var(--white); font-size: 1.25rem; }
.section--dark .content-block { color: var(--muted-light); }
.section--dark .content-block h2, .section--dark .content-block h3, .section--dark .content-block h4 { color: var(--white); }
.section--paper .content-block,
.section--paper-soft .content-block,
.section--alt .content-block { color: var(--ink-muted); }
.section--paper .content-block h2,
.section--paper .content-block h3,
.section--paper .content-block h4,
.section--paper-soft .content-block h2,
.section--paper-soft .content-block h3,
.section--paper-soft .content-block h4,
.section--alt .content-block h2,
.section--alt .content-block h3,
.section--alt .content-block h4 { color: var(--ink-text); }
.section--paper .content-block a,
.section--paper-soft .content-block a,
.section--alt .content-block a { color: var(--teal-dark); }
.section--paper .content-block blockquote,
.section--paper-soft .content-block blockquote,
.section--alt .content-block blockquote { color: var(--ink-text); }
section.content-block { width: 100%; max-width: none; margin-inline: 0; }
.legal { max-width: 820px; margin-inline: auto; }
.legal__updated { margin-bottom: 3rem; color: var(--ink-muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.case-study-meta { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.case-study-meta__item { padding: 1.5rem; border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.case-study-meta__item:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.case-study-meta__label { display: block; margin-bottom: .45rem; color: var(--teal); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.case-study-meta__value { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
.section--paper .case-study-meta,
.section--paper-soft .case-study-meta,
.section--alt .case-study-meta { border-color: var(--line-light); }
.section--paper .case-study-meta__item,
.section--paper-soft .case-study-meta__item,
.section--alt .case-study-meta__item { border-color: var(--line-light); }
.section--paper .case-study-meta__label,
.section--paper-soft .case-study-meta__label,
.section--alt .case-study-meta__label { color: var(--teal-dark); }
.section--paper .case-study-meta__value,
.section--paper-soft .case-study-meta__value,
.section--alt .case-study-meta__value { color: var(--ink-text); }
.case-study-screenshot { margin: 3rem 0; border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.case-study-screenshot img { width: 100%; }
.case-study-goals { padding-left: 1.2rem; }
.testimonial { padding: 2rem; border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); background: var(--ink-soft); }
.testimonial__stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: .15em; }
.testimonial__quote { color: var(--muted-light); font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.testimonial__name { margin-bottom: .1rem; font-weight: 650; }
.testimonial__role { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.offer-card__list { margin: 1.5rem 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.offer-card__list li { padding: .55rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light); color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: .86rem; }
.offer-card__tag { color: var(--teal-dark); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* Footer ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0 2rem; background: #050707; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 1.5fr) repeat(3, minmax(130px, .55fr));
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}
.footer__brand > img {
  width: 225px;
  height: 61px;
  max-width: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}
.footer__brand p { max-width: 440px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; }
.footer__tagline { color: var(--gold-light); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.footer__contact-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem 1.25rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.footer__contact-links a { color: var(--muted-light); font-size: .83rem; }
.footer__contact-links a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.footer__col h4 { margin-bottom: 1.15rem; color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .63rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.footer__col ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.footer__col li { margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.footer__col a { color: var(--muted-light); font-size: .84rem; }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .75rem 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  color: #6f7b77;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .61rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.footer__entity { color: #85908c; }
.footer__legal { margin-left: auto; }
.footer__legal a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

/* Utilities inserted by existing scripts ------------------------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 1200;
  right: 1rem;
  bottom: 1rem;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: none;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--ink-soft);
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.back-to-top svg { width: 18px; }
.mobile-cta-bar { display: none !important; }
.cookie-notice {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 3000;
  right: 1rem;
  bottom: 1rem;
  width: min(430px, calc(100% - 2rem));
  padding: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--paper-bright);
  color: var(--ink-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light-strong);
}
.cookie-notice__text { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: .76rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.cookie-notice__text a { color: var(--teal-dark); text-decoration: underline; }
.cookie-notice__btn { flex: 0 0 auto; }
.reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
html.reveal-ready .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition:
    opacity .55s var(--ease) var(--reveal-delay, 0ms),
    transform .55s var(--ease) var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
}
html.reveal-ready .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
[data-delay="1"] { --reveal-delay: 60ms; }
[data-delay="2"] { --reveal-delay: 120ms; }
[data-delay="3"] { --reveal-delay: 180ms; }

/* Kirk-Co building-block motion. Content is hidden only after JavaScript
   has registered every target, so a script failure leaves the site readable. */
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] [data-block] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0, 24px, 0) scale(.985);
  transition: opacity .72s var(--ease), transform .72s var(--ease);
  transition-delay: var(--build-delay, 0ms);
}
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] [data-block="left"] { transform: translate3d(-32px, 10px, 0) scale(.988); }
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] [data-block="right"] { transform: translate3d(32px, 10px, 0) scale(.988); }
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] [data-block="scale"] { transform: translate3d(0, 18px, 0) scale(.955); }
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble].is-assembled [data-block] { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.project-window,
.work-featured__media,
.work-card__image,
.portfolio-card__img-wrap,
.founder-photo,
.featured-project__media {
  --curtain-color: var(--ink-raised);
}
.section--paper .work-featured__media,
.section--paper .work-card__image,
.section--paper .portfolio-card__img-wrap,
.section--paper-soft .work-card__image { --curtain-color: var(--paper-soft); }
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .project-window::after,
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .work-featured__media::after,
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .work-card__image::after,
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .portfolio-card__img-wrap::after,
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .founder-photo::before,
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .featured-project__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 4;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--curtain-color);
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform .9s var(--ease) .2s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble].is-assembled .project-window::after,
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble].is-assembled .work-featured__media::after,
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble].is-assembled .work-card__image::after,
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble].is-assembled .portfolio-card__img-wrap::after,
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble].is-assembled .founder-photo::before,
html.assembly-ready [data-assemble].is-assembled .featured-project__media::after {
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.work-featured__media,
.work-card__image,
.portfolio-card__img-wrap,
.founder-photo,
.featured-project__media { position: relative; }

/* Cards lift from their bordered rails like the parent Kirk-Co system. */
.proof-line__grid,
.trust-bar__grid,
.process-list,
.process-grid,
.fit-grid,
.value-grid,
.grid,
.grid-2,
.grid-3,
.why-grid,
.team-workflow__grid,
.portfolio-frame__grid,
.pricing-grid,
.pricing-paths {
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: visible;
}

:is(
  .proof-line__item,
  .trust-bar__item,
  .process-step,
  .process-step-card,
  .fit-card,
  .value-card,
  .pain-card,
  .niche-card,
  .offer-card,
  .why-point,
  .portfolio-frame__card,
  .price-card,
  .pricing-path
) {
  --slot-hover-surface: var(--paper-bright);
  --slot-shadow: rgba(8, 18, 28, .16);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 0;
  translate: 0 0;
  scale: 1;
  transform-origin: center;
  transition:
    translate .34s var(--ease),
    scale .34s var(--ease),
    box-shadow .34s var(--ease),
    background-color .34s ease;
}

html.reveal-ready :is(
  .proof-line__item,
  .trust-bar__item,
  .process-step,
  .process-step-card,
  .fit-card,
  .value-card,
  .pain-card,
  .niche-card,
  .offer-card,
  .why-point,
  .portfolio-frame__card,
  .price-card,
  .pricing-path
).reveal {
  transition:
    opacity .55s var(--ease) var(--reveal-delay, 0ms),
    transform .55s var(--ease) var(--reveal-delay, 0ms),
    translate .34s var(--ease),
    scale .34s var(--ease),
    box-shadow .34s var(--ease),
    background-color .34s ease;
}

.proof-line__item,
.trust-bar__item {
  --slot-hover-surface: var(--ink-raised);
  --slot-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, .38);
  background: var(--ink-soft);
}

.process-step,
.process-step-card {
  --slot-hover-surface: var(--process-hover-surface);
  --slot-shadow: var(--process-shadow);
}

.price-card--dark,
.pricing-path--featured {
  --slot-hover-surface: var(--ink-raised);
  --slot-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, .38);
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  :is(
    .proof-line__item,
    .trust-bar__item,
    .process-step,
    .process-step-card,
    .fit-card,
    .value-card,
    .pain-card,
    .niche-card,
    .offer-card,
    .why-point,
    .portfolio-frame__card,
    .price-card,
    .pricing-path
  ):is(:hover, :focus-visible, :focus-within) {
    z-index: 2;
    translate: 0 -.7rem;
    scale: 1.018;
    background: var(--slot-hover-surface);
    box-shadow: .8rem .8rem 0 rgba(191, 149, 78, .18), 0 1.5rem 3rem var(--slot-shadow);
    transition-delay: 0ms;
  }

  :is(.proof-line__item, .trust-bar__item):hover { translate: 0 -.55rem; }
}

/* Responsive ------------------------------------------------------ */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav__links a { padding-inline: .58rem; font-size: .8rem; }
  .nav__links .nav__portal { display: none; }
  .home-hero__layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(360px, .86fr); gap: 3rem; }
  .capability-row { grid-template-columns: 55px minmax(190px, .7fr) minmax(260px, 1.1fr); }
  .capability-row .text-link { grid-column: 2 / -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  :root { --nav-h: 72px; }
  .nav__toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav__links {
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 2100;
    inset: var(--nav-h) 0 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 1rem var(--gutter) 3rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    background: var(--ink);
    transform: translateX(100%);
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform .28s var(--ease), visibility .28s;
  }
  .nav__links.is-open { transform: translateX(0); visibility: visible; }
  .nav__links li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
  .nav__links a { min-height: 58px; padding: .8rem 0; font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .nav__links a[aria-current="page"] { text-decoration: none; color: var(--teal); }
  .nav__links .nav__cta { margin: 1rem 0 0; padding: 1rem; justify-content: center; }
  .nav__links .nav__portal { display: flex; margin: 0; padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
  .home-hero { min-height: auto; }
  .home-hero__layout, .work-featured, .featured-project, .editorial-split, .studio-split, .founder-layout, .service-chapter, .service-detail, .contact-layout, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .home-hero__visual { max-width: 720px; }
  .proof-line__grid, .trust-bar__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .proof-line__item:nth-child(3), .trust-bar__item:nth-child(3), .proof-line__item:nth-child(4), .trust-bar__item:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
  .section-head, .portfolio-toolbar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; align-items: start; }
  .process-list, .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-step, .process-step-card { min-height: 230px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
  .section--dark .process-step, .section--dark .process-step-card { border-bottom-color: var(--line-dark); }
  .process-step::before, .process-step-card::before, .process-step__num { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
  .testimonial-spotlight { grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .case-study-meta { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .case-study-meta__item:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .case-study-meta__item:nth-child(-n + 2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
  .section--paper .case-study-meta__item:nth-child(-n + 2),
  .section--paper-soft .case-study-meta__item:nth-child(-n + 2),
  .section--alt .case-study-meta__item:nth-child(-n + 2) { border-bottom-color: var(--line-light); }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  :root { --gutter: 1.15rem; --section-space: 4.5rem; }
  h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 15vw, 4.6rem); }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 11vw, 3.5rem); }
  .nav__wordmark { font-size: .84rem; }
  .nav__logo img { width: 150px; height: 41px; }
  .home-hero { padding-top: 8.5rem; }
  .home-hero__title { font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 15vw, 5rem); }
  .home-hero__actions, .page-hero__actions { display: grid; }
  .home-hero__actions .btn, .page-hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .project-window::before { right: 10px; }
  .project-window__caption { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .proof-line__item, .trust-bar__item { min-height: 96px; }
  .work-grid, .portfolio-grid, .project-grid, .pricing-grid, .pricing-paths, .fit-grid, .value-grid, .grid-2, .grid-3, .why-grid, .team-workflow__grid, .portfolio-frame__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .work-featured { padding-bottom: 3rem; }
  .capability-row { grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr; padding-block: 1.6rem; }
  .capability-row p, .capability-row .text-link { grid-column: 2; }
  .editorial-split__statement { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 12vw, 4rem); }
  .process-list, .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-step, .process-step-card { min-height: 0; padding: 1.5rem 0 2rem !important; border-right: 0; }
  .process-step::before, .process-step-card::before, .process-step__num { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
  .testimonial-spotlight { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonial-spotlight__mark { height: 40px; }
  .cta-panel, .cta-section .container { min-height: 0; grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; }
  .cta-section .container > .cta-section__title,
  .cta-section .container > .cta-section__text,
  .cta-section .container > .cta-section__actions { grid-column: 1; grid-row: auto; justify-self: start; }
  .cta-section__actions { margin-top: 1rem; }
  .deliverable-grid, .service-detail__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .price-card, .pricing-path { min-height: 0; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .parent-note { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .case-study-meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-study-meta__item { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
  .case-study-meta__item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .footer__bottom { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; }
  .footer__legal { margin-left: 0; }
  .cookie-notice { align-items: stretch; flex-direction: column; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] [data-block] { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .project-window::after,
  html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .work-featured__media::after,
  html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .work-card__image::after,
  html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .portfolio-card__img-wrap::after,
  html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .founder-photo::before,
  html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .featured-project__media::after { display: none !important; }
  :is(
    .proof-line__item,
    .trust-bar__item,
    .process-step,
    .process-step-card,
    .fit-card,
    .value-card,
    .pain-card,
    .niche-card,
    .offer-card,
    .why-point,
    .portfolio-frame__card,
    .price-card,
    .pricing-path
  ):is(:hover, :focus-visible, :focus-within) {
    translate: 0 0 !important;
    scale: 1 !important;
  }
}

@media print {
  .nav, .footer, .back-to-top, .cookie-notice, .mobile-cta-bar { display: none !important; }
  body { background: #fff; color: #000; }
  main { padding: 0; }
  html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] [data-block] { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .project-window::after,
  html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .work-featured__media::after,
  html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .work-card__image::after,
  html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .portfolio-card__img-wrap::after,
  html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .founder-photo::before,
  html.assembly-ready [data-assemble] .featured-project__media::after { display: none !important; }
}