/* ============================================================
   GORMAN GREENE — design system
   "Signal, not noise." Editorial / institutional redesign.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* palette */
  --ink:          #14241D;
  --ink-soft:     #34453D;
  --forest:       #1E5A40;
  --forest-deep:  #102E22;
  --forest-deeper:#0B231A;
  --teal:         #1E9183;
  --teal-bright:  #2BA694;
  --signal:       #3FC9B4;
  --sky:          #6FA8BC;   /* the GORMAN blue accent — used sparingly */
  --paper:        #F6F8F5;
  --paper-warm:   #F2F5F0;
  --surface:      #FFFFFF;
  --mist:         #E9F0EC;
  --line:         #D8E1DB;
  --hairline:     rgba(20,36,29,.12);
  --muted:        #54655C;
  --muted-2:      #7E9085;
  --on-dark:      #E8F1EB;
  --on-dark-mut:  #9FBCAF;
  --on-dark-line: rgba(255,255,255,.14);

  --serif: "Spectral", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans:  "Hanken Grotesk", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --mono:  "IBM Plex Mono", ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;
  --logo:  "Chakra Petch", var(--sans);

  --wrap: 1160px;
  --wrap-narrow: 860px;
  --gut: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  --r: 3px;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.68,.16,1);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { html { scroll-behavior: auto; } }

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  font-weight: 400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--forest); text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 3px; transition: color .18s var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
::selection { background: var(--signal); color: var(--forest-deeper); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--teal); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 2px; }

/* ---- type scale ---- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0 0 .5em; color: var(--ink); }
h1, h2, h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 5.1rem); font-weight: 300; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.6vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem); line-height: 1.18; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
p { margin: 0 0 1.15em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
em { font-style: italic; }

.serif { font-family: var(--serif); }
.lead {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

/* ---- layout ---- */
.wrap { max-width: var(--wrap); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gut); }
.wrap--narrow { max-width: var(--wrap-narrow); }
.section { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem); position: relative; }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(2.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem); }
.section--mist { background: var(--mist); }
.section--paper-warm { background: var(--paper-warm); }
.section--forest { background: var(--forest-deep); color: var(--on-dark); }
.section--forest h1, .section--forest h2, .section--forest h3, .section--forest h4 { color: #fff; }
.measure { max-width: 64ch; }
.measure-sm { max-width: 52ch; }
.measure-xs { max-width: 42ch; }
.center { text-align: center; }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; } .mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* hairline rule that spans the wrap */
.hr { border: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--hairline); margin: 0; }
.section--forest .hr { background: var(--on-dark-line); }

/* ---- eyebrow / label : the brand signature (a single dash, no numbers) ---- */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .73rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 22px; height: 1px; background: currentColor; opacity: .6; flex: none; }
.eyebrow.center { justify-content: center; }
.section--forest .eyebrow { color: var(--signal); }

/* ---- buttons ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem;
  letter-spacing: .005em;
  padding: .82rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.btn .ar { transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .ar { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn--primary { background: var(--forest); color: #fff; }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; }
.btn--ghost { border-color: var(--line); color: var(--forest); background: transparent; }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--forest); color: var(--forest); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--forest) 5%, transparent); }
.section--forest .btn--primary { background: var(--signal); color: var(--forest-deeper); }
.section--forest .btn--primary:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--forest-deep); }
.section--forest .btn--ghost { border-color: var(--on-dark-line); color: #fff; }
.section--forest .btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--signal); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.btn-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .85rem; margin-top: 2rem; align-items: center; }

/* ---- text link with arrow ---- */
.tlink {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none; color: var(--forest);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline); padding-bottom: .35rem;
}
.tlink .ar { transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.tlink:hover { color: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }
.tlink:hover .ar { transform: translateX(4px); }
.section--forest .tlink { color: var(--signal); border-color: var(--on-dark-line); }

/* ============================================================
   HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 60;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 80%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(150%) blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(150%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--hairline); }
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; padding-block: 1.1rem; }

/* brand lockup */
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; text-decoration: none; }
.brand:hover { color: inherit; }
.brand .mark { width: 38px; height: 38px; flex: none; }
.brand .wm { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: .9; letter-spacing: .12em; font-family: var(--logo); font-weight: 600; }
.brand .wm .l1 { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--teal); }
.brand .wm .l2 { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--forest); }

/* mark colours (inline svg) */
.mark .e-dark { fill: var(--ink); }
.mark .e-teal { fill: var(--teal); }
.mark .frame  { stroke: #A6D2C9; }

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta) {
  font-size: .94rem; text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink-soft); font-weight: 500;
  position: relative; padding-block: .3rem;
}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta)::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 100%; bottom: -2px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--teal); transition: right .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover { color: var(--forest); }
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after { right: 0; }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--forest); }
.nav-cta {
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
  background: var(--forest); color: #fff !important; padding: .6rem 1.2rem; border-radius: var(--r);
  text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; transition: background .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--teal); }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none; background: none; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: .5rem .7rem; cursor: pointer; color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .14em;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-block; }
  .nav-links {
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%;
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
    background: var(--surface); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: .5rem var(--gut) 1.4rem; display: none;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -24px rgba(16,46,34,.4);
  }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-links a:not(.nav-cta) { padding: .95rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
  .nav-links a:not(.nav-cta)::after { display: none; }
  .nav-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 1rem; padding: .9rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero { padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem); padding-bottom: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); position: relative; }
.hero-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.75rem); align-items: center;
}
.hero h1 .accent { font-style: italic; color: var(--forest); }
.hero .q {
  display: block; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.7vw, 1.5rem); color: var(--teal);
  margin-top: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.32; letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.hero .lead { margin-top: 1.8rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .hero-art { order: 2; max-width: 460px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   THE LIVING SIGNAL MOTIF
   ============================================================ */
.signal {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface), color-mix(in srgb, var(--mist) 60%, var(--surface)));
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(4px, 1.4%, 12px);
  padding: 16% 10% 16%;
}
.signal::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 16%;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--hairline);
}
.signal .bar {
  flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0;
  background: var(--line);
  border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
  transform-origin: bottom;
  height: var(--h, 30%);
  position: relative;
}
.signal .bar.sig {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--signal), var(--teal));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb, var(--teal) 20%, transparent),
              0 0 24px -2px color-mix(in srgb, var(--signal) 60%, transparent);
}
.signal .bar.sig::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -16px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--signal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px 2px color-mix(in srgb, var(--signal) 70%, transparent);
}
.signal-caption {
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 100%;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: .8rem 1rem; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .64rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 70%, transparent);
}
.signal-caption .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--signal); display: inline-block; margin-right: .5rem; vertical-align: middle; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .signal .bar { animation: breathe var(--dur, 5s) var(--ease) var(--del, 0s) infinite alternate; }
  @keyframes breathe { to { height: var(--h2, 45%); } }
  .signal .bar.sig::after { animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity: .55; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(.85);} 50% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.25);} }
}

/* thin animated signal divider (recurring brand device) */
.signal-line { position: relative; height: 1px; background: var(--hairline); overflow: visible; }
.signal-line::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; height: 3px; width: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--signal), transparent);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .signal-line::after { animation: sweep 7s linear infinite; }
  @keyframes sweep { from { left: -64px; } to { left: 100%; } }
}

/* ============================================================
   GRIDS + CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem); align-items: start; }
.split--center { align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}

.card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -32px rgba(16,46,34,.45); border-color: var(--teal); }
.card .num {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .14em; color: var(--muted-2);
  display: block; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.card .tag {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 1rem; white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: .32rem .65rem; border-radius: 100px;
}
.card h3 { margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.card p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0; }
.card--lead { border-top: 2px solid var(--teal); }
.card--lead .tag { background: var(--forest); color: #fff; border-color: var(--forest); }

/* numbered process steps */
.steps { display: grid; gap: 0; }
.step {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  align-items: start;
}
.step:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
.step .n {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .9rem; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 500;
  padding-top: .3rem; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.step .st-body { max-width: 60ch; }
.step h3 { margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.step p { color: var(--muted); }

/* checklist */
.check { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.4rem 0 0; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.check li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: .9rem; align-items: start; line-height: 1.55; }
.check li::before {
  content: ""; width: 14px; height: 14px; margin-top: .42em; flex: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--teal),var(--teal)) center/14px 2px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--teal),var(--teal)) center/2px 14px no-repeat;
  transform: rotate(45deg); border-radius: 2px;
  /* a small plus → rotated = subtle ✕? use check instead below */
}
.check.check--tick li::before {
  background: none; width: 7px; height: 12px; margin-top: .3em; border-radius: 0;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--teal); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--teal);
  transform: rotate(40deg);
}
.refuse li::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(#B4451F,#B4451F) center/14px 2px no-repeat;
  transform: none; width: 14px; height: 2px; margin-top: .85em;
}
.section--forest .check li::before { filter: brightness(1.6); }

/* stat / pull row */
.statline {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3.5rem);
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--muted);
}
.statline span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; }
.statline span::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--teal); border-radius: 50%; }

/* ============================================================
   STATEMENT BAND
   ============================================================ */
.band { position: relative; }
.band .promise {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem); line-height: 1.22;
  color: #fff; margin: 0; letter-spacing: -0.015em; max-width: 22ch;
}
.band .promise em { font-style: italic; color: var(--signal); }
.band--full { max-width: 30ch; }

/* big quote / statement */
.statement {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1.16; color: var(--ink);
  max-width: 20ch;
}
.statement em { font-style: italic; color: var(--forest); }

/* ============================================================
   THE BRIEF (premium dossier)
   ============================================================ */
.brief {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -60px rgba(16,46,34,.5);
}
.brief-head {
  background: var(--forest-deep); color: #fff;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.6rem) clamp(1.6rem,3.5vw,2.8rem);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: end;
}
.brief-head .doc { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--signal); margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.brief-head h2 { color: #fff; margin: 0; font-size: clamp(1.25rem,2.2vw,1.8rem); line-height: 1.15; }
.brief-head .meta { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--on-dark-mut); text-align: right; }
.brief-head .meta strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }
@media (max-width: 620px){ .brief-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .brief-head .meta { text-align: left; } }

.brief-body { padding: clamp(1.6rem,4vw,3rem); }
.brief-body > h3:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.brief-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; color: var(--forest);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem,2vw,1.6rem); margin: 2.6rem 0 .9rem;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 1rem; align-items: baseline;
}
.brief-body h3 .s { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted-2); letter-spacing: .1em; }
.brief-body h3::after { content: ""; height: 1px; background: var(--hairline); align-self: center; }
.brief-body h4 {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); margin: 1.8rem 0 .5rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.brief-body p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.candidate { padding-left: clamp(0px, 2vw, 1.5rem); border-left: 2px solid var(--mist); }
.kv {
  font-size: .96rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 190px 1fr; gap: .55rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.4rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline); padding-top: 1.2rem;
}
.kv dt { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--forest); padding-top: .15rem; }
.kv dd { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-soft); }
@media (max-width:560px){ .kv { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: .15rem; } .kv dd { margin-bottom: .9rem; } }
.verdict {
  background: var(--mist); border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; margin: 1.3rem 0 0;
}
.verdict strong { color: var(--forest); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.verdict p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.sample-note {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .74rem; line-height: 1.7; letter-spacing: .03em;
  color: #7A5A2E; background: #FBF4E8; border: 1px solid #ECD9B6; border-radius: 4px;
  padding: .9rem 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; display: flex; gap: .7rem;
}
.sample-note::before { content: "⚑"; color: #B98A3A; }

/* ============================================================
   FORM
   ============================================================ */
.form { display: grid; gap: 1.2rem; }
.field { display: grid; gap: .45rem; }
.field label { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--forest); }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 1rem; padding: .85rem .95rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--ink); width: 100%; transition: border-color .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--teal) 14%, transparent);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 150px; resize: vertical; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer { background: var(--forest-deeper); color: var(--on-dark-mut); padding-top: clamp(3.5rem,6vw,5.5rem); padding-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.site-footer a { color: var(--on-dark); text-decoration: none; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--signal); }
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4rem); }
@media (max-width: 760px){ .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; } .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }
@media (max-width: 460px){ .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer-brand .brand { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.footer-brand .brand .wm .l2 { color: var(--on-dark); }
.footer-tag { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--signal); margin: 0 0 .9rem; }
.footer-brand .note { color: var(--on-dark-mut); max-width: 34ch; font-size: .94rem; }
.footer-top h4 { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--signal); margin: 0 0 1.1rem; font-weight: 500; }
.footer-top ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .7rem; font-size: .96rem; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--on-dark-line); padding-top: 1.6rem; margin-top: 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .05em; color: var(--muted-2);
}

/* footer mark on dark */
.site-footer .mark .e-dark { fill: var(--on-dark); }
.site-footer .mark .frame { stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.site-footer .brand .wm .l1 { color: var(--teal-bright); }

/* ============================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATION  (gated: hidden only when JS confirms it can run,
   so any failure / no-JS / reduced-motion leaves content visible)
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  html.reveal-on .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); will-change: opacity, transform; }
  html.reveal-on .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  html.reveal-on .reveal[data-d="1"] { transition-delay: .07s; }
  html.reveal-on .reveal[data-d="2"] { transition-delay: .14s; }
  html.reveal-on .reveal[data-d="3"] { transition-delay: .21s; }
  html.reveal-on .reveal[data-d="4"] { transition-delay: .28s; }
}

/* utilities */
.note { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); }
.eyebrow.center, .btn-row.center { justify-content: center; }
.prose > * + h3 { margin-top: 2.2rem; }
.prose h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; color: var(--forest); }
.prose p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ============================================================
   PHOTOGRAPHY SYSTEM  (user-fillable image-slots, forest duotone)
   ============================================================ */
.photo {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 6px;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mist), var(--mist) 11px, color-mix(in srgb, var(--mist) 60%, var(--surface)) 11px, color-mix(in srgb, var(--mist) 60%, var(--surface)) 22px);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.photo image-slot { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.photo image-slot::part(image) { filter: saturate(.78) contrast(1.02); }
/* cohesive forest tint over every photo */
.photo .tint {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16,46,34,.10), rgba(16,46,34,.34));
  mix-blend-mode: multiply; opacity: .9;
}
.photo .label {
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; pointer-events: none;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff; padding: .7rem .9rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.photo .label::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--signal); border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--signal); }

/* hero photo + overlapping signal card */
.hero-art { position: relative; }
.hero-photo { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
.hero-art .signal-overlay {
  position: absolute; left: -28px; bottom: 26px; width: 46%; min-width: 170px; aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -28px rgba(11,35,26,.6);
}
@media (max-width: 900px){ .hero-art .signal-overlay { left: 10px; width: 38%; } }

/* sector triptych */
.sectors { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem); margin-top: 2.6rem; }
.sectors .photo { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
.sectors .photo h3 { position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 1.8rem; color: #fff; padding-inline: 1.1rem; font-size: clamp(1.05rem,1.5vw,1.35rem); margin: 0; z-index: 2; text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.45); }
.sectors .photo .skl { position: absolute; left: 1.1rem; top: 1.1rem; z-index: 2; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--signal); }
@media (max-width: 760px){ .sectors { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .sectors .photo { aspect-ratio: 16/9; } }

/* full-bleed photographic statement band */
.photoband { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.photoband .photo { position: absolute; inset: 0; border: 0; border-radius: 0; z-index: -1; }
.photoband .photo .tint { background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(11,35,26,.92) 0%, rgba(11,35,26,.74) 48%, rgba(16,46,34,.5) 100%); mix-blend-mode: normal; opacity: 1; }
.photoband { background: var(--forest-deeper); }

/* ---- subtle motion: photo hover zoom + tint lift ---- */
.photo image-slot { transition: transform .7s var(--ease); will-change: transform; }
.photo .tint { transition: opacity .5s var(--ease); }
.sectors .photo:hover image-slot,
.hero-photo:hover image-slot,
.assign-photo:hover image-slot { transform: scale(1.05); }
.sectors .photo:hover .tint { opacity: .66; }
.compare-col { transition: transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); }
.compare-col:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* scroll progress indicator (injected by site.js) */
.scroll-progress { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 2px; width: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--signal)); z-index: 70; transition: width .12s linear; pointer-events: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .scroll-progress { display: none; } }

/* ============================================================
   SAMPLE BRIEF — dossier structure
   ============================================================ */
.brief-head { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.brief-head > .photo { position: absolute; inset: 0; border: 0; border-radius: 0; }
.brief-head > .photo .tint { background: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(11,35,26,.95) 0%, rgba(13,42,31,.78) 60%, rgba(16,46,34,.6) 100%); mix-blend-mode: normal; opacity: 1; }
.brief-head > div:not(.photo) { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.assign { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2.4rem); align-items: start; margin: .4rem 0 0; }
.assign p:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.assign-photo { aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
@media (max-width: 680px){ .assign { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .assign-photo { aspect-ratio: 16/10; } }

.cand-sum { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--muted-2); margin: 0 0 .9rem; }
.readout { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .55rem; margin: 0 0 1.6rem; }
.chip { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: .42rem .8rem; border-radius: 100px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.chip::before { content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none; }
.chip--strong { color: var(--forest); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--teal) 8%, var(--surface)); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--teal) 32%, var(--line)); }
.chip--strong::before { background: var(--teal); }
.chip--risk { color: #8a4a1e; background: #fbf3e9; border-color: #ecd9b6; }
.chip--risk::before { background: #c2772f; }
.cand-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .2rem clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.6rem); }
.cand-grid h4 { margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.cand-grid > div:first-child h4, .cand-grid > div:nth-child(2) h4 { margin-top: 0; }
@media (max-width: 600px){ .cand-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .cand-grid > div:nth-child(2) h4 { margin-top: 1.2rem; } }

.compare { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; margin: 1.4rem 0; }
@media (max-width: 600px){ .compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.compare-col { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 6px; padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--mist) 45%, var(--surface)); }
.compare-col h4 { margin: 0 0 .5rem; color: var(--forest); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.compare-col p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .98rem; }
.compare-col--win { border-color: var(--teal); border-top: 2px solid var(--teal); }
.recommend { background: var(--forest-deep); color: #fff; border-radius: 6px; padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem; margin: 1.4rem 0; }
.recommend strong { display: block; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--signal); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.recommend p { margin: 0; color: #EAF3EE; }
.recommend em { font-style: normal; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--signal); }