/* ============ TOKENS ============ */
:root{
  --bg:#0B0A08;
  --bg-elev:#121109;
  --surface:#16140F;
  --surface-2:#1C1913;
  --ink:#F4EFE6;
  --ink-muted:#ABA495;
  --ink-faint:#7C766A;
  --gold:#C9A25E;
  --gold-bright:#E3C687;
  --gold-deep:#8A6B33;
  --line:rgba(201,162,94,.16);
  --line-soft:rgba(244,239,230,.08);
  --danger:#E0655B;
  --serif:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;
  --sans:'Montserrat',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;
  --mono:'JetBrains Mono',ui-monospace,'Cascadia Code',Consolas,monospace;
  --ease-out:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --ease-inout:cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1);
  --dur-1:.25s;
  --dur-2:.6s;
  --dur-3:.9s;
  --space-1:.5rem; --space-2:1rem; --space-3:1.5rem; --space-4:2rem;
  --space-5:3rem;  --space-6:4.5rem; --space-7:7rem;
  --radius:14px;
  --container:74rem;
  --nav-veil:rgba(11,10,8,.78);
  --menu-veil:rgba(11,10,8,.97);
  --field-bg:rgba(11,10,8,.55);
  --chip-veil:rgba(18,17,9,.8);
}
:root[data-theme="light"]{
  --bg:#EFE8D9;
  --bg-elev:#E8E0CD;
  --surface:#F6F1E4;
  --surface-2:#EAE2CF;
  --ink:#26211A;
  --ink-muted:#554E41;
  --ink-faint:#645D4E;
  --gold:#856330;
  --gold-bright:#775C2B;
  --gold-deep:#C9A25E;
  --line:rgba(138,107,51,.32);
  --line-soft:rgba(42,37,28,.15);
  --nav-veil:rgba(239,232,217,.85);
  --menu-veil:rgba(239,232,217,.97);
  --field-bg:rgba(252,249,242,.85);
  --chip-veil:rgba(232,224,205,.88);
}
/* ============ RESET ============ */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:5.5rem}
body{
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:clamp(1.125rem,1rem + .35vw,1.375rem);
  line-height:1.7;
  font-weight:400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img,svg{display:block;max-width:100%}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font:inherit;color:inherit;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer}
ul{list-style:none}
::selection{background:var(--gold);color:#12100A}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-bright);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:2px}

/* ============ GRAIN + AMBIENT ============ */
.grain{
  position:fixed;inset:-50%;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.5;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='240' height='240'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.8 0 0 0 0 0.75 0 0 0 0 0.65 0 0 0 0.05 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
#neuro{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;width:100%;height:100%;
  pointer-events:none;opacity:.4;
}
:root[data-theme="light"] #neuro{mix-blend-mode:multiply;opacity:.3}
:root[data-theme="light"] .grain{opacity:.3}
/* ============ THEME TOGGLE ============ */
.theme-toggle{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:2.5rem;height:2.5rem;border-radius:50%;flex:none;
  border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--gold-bright);
  transition:border-color var(--dur-1),color var(--dur-1),transform var(--dur-1) var(--ease-out);
}
.theme-toggle:hover{border-color:var(--gold);transform:rotate(20deg)}
.theme-toggle .icon-moon{display:none}
:root[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle .icon-sun{display:none}
:root[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle .icon-moon{display:block}
main,.footer{position:relative;z-index:2}

/* ============ PRELOADER ============ */
.preloader{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:100;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:var(--bg);
  transition:opacity .6s var(--ease-inout),visibility .6s;
}
.preloader.is-done{opacity:0;visibility:hidden}
.preloader__mark{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.4rem);letter-spacing:.16em;
  color:var(--gold-bright);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.preloader__mark span{display:inline-block;transform:translateY(110%);animation:pre-up .8s var(--ease-out) .1s forwards}
@keyframes pre-up{to{transform:translateY(0)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .preloader{display:none}
}

/* ============ CURSOR (fine pointers only) ============ */
.cursor-dot,.cursor-ring{display:none}
@media (pointer:fine) and (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .cursor-dot,.cursor-ring{
    display:block;position:fixed;top:0;left:0;z-index:99;pointer-events:none;
    border-radius:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  }
  .cursor-dot{width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--gold-bright)}
  .cursor-ring{
    width:34px;height:34px;border:1px solid rgba(201,162,94,.5);
    transition:width .3s var(--ease-out),height .3s var(--ease-out),border-color .3s;
  }
  body.cursor-hover .cursor-ring{width:56px;height:56px;border-color:rgba(227,198,135,.9)}
}

/* ============ LAYOUT HELPERS ============ */
.container{width:min(var(--container),100% - 3rem);margin-inline:auto}
.section{position:relative;padding-block:var(--space-7)}
.section--tight{padding-block:var(--space-6)}
.section-head{max-width:44rem;margin-bottom:var(--space-6)}
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.9rem;
  font-size:.72rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:var(--space-3);
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:2.6rem;height:1px;background:var(--gold-deep)}
.h2{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.6vw,3.4rem);
  line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.h2 em,.hero__title em,.cta-banner h2 em{
  font-style:italic;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg,#EFDCA8,var(--gold-bright) 45%,var(--gold-deep));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
}
.lede{margin-top:var(--space-3);color:var(--ink-muted);max-width:40rem;font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.75}

/* ============ REVEAL ANIMATIONS ============ */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(2.2rem)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .reveal{filter:blur(6px)}
}
.reveal.is-in{
  opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none;
  transition:opacity var(--dur-3) var(--ease-out),transform var(--dur-3) var(--ease-out),filter var(--dur-3) var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay:var(--d,0s);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none}
}

/* ============ NAV ============ */
.nav{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:50;
  transition:background .4s,border-color .4s,padding .4s;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.is-scrolled{
  background:var(--nav-veil);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border-bottom-color:var(--line);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  body:not(.is-loaded) .nav{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-.6rem)}
  .is-loaded .nav{
    transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-out) .1s,transform .9s var(--ease-out) .1s,
      background .4s,border-color .4s,padding .4s;
  }
}
.nav__inner{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding-block:1.35rem;transition:padding .4s;
}
.nav.is-scrolled .nav__inner{padding-block:.95rem}
.brand{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.03em;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
}
.brand__tld{color:var(--gold-bright);font-style:italic;font-size:.78em;margin-left:.06em}
.brand__gem{width:.55rem;height:.55rem;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold-deep));transform:rotate(45deg);flex:none}
.nav__links{display:flex;gap:2rem;align-items:center}
.nav__link{
  position:relative;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-muted);padding:.4rem 0;transition:color var(--dur-1);
}
.nav__link::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:1px;width:100%;
  background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__link:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.nav__link:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}
.btn{
  position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.6rem;
  min-height:2.9rem;padding:.75rem 1.9rem;border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.82rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease-out),background var(--dur-1),color var(--dur-1),border-color var(--dur-1),box-shadow .35s;
  overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;
}
.btn:active{transform:scale(.97)}
.btn--gold{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold) 55%,var(--gold-deep));
  color:#161208;box-shadow:0 8px 28px -10px rgba(201,162,94,.55);
}
.btn--gold:hover{box-shadow:0 12px 36px -8px rgba(201,162,94,.65);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--gold::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(110deg,transparent 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.5) 50%,transparent 70%);
  transform:translateX(-110%);
}
.btn--gold:hover::before{transition:transform .8s var(--ease-out);transform:translateX(110%)}
.btn--ghost{border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink)}
.btn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold-bright);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--lg{min-height:3.3rem;padding:.95rem 2.4rem}
.nav__cta{display:inline-flex}
.nav__burger{
  display:none;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:6px;
  width:2.9rem;height:2.9rem;align-items:center;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav__burger span{width:1.15rem;height:1.5px;background:var(--ink);transition:transform .35s var(--ease-out),opacity .25s}
.nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(3.8px) rotate(45deg)}
.nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){transform:translateY(-3.8px) rotate(-45deg)}

/* mobile menu */
.mobile-menu{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:49;background:var(--menu-veil);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;padding:0 2rem;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .45s var(--ease-inout),visibility .45s;
}
.mobile-menu.is-open{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
.mobile-menu__link{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,8vw,3rem);padding:.55rem 0;
  color:var(--ink);display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:1rem;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(1.4rem);
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease-out),transform .5s var(--ease-out),color .25s;
}
.mobile-menu.is-open .mobile-menu__link{opacity:1;transform:none}
.mobile-menu__link:hover{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.mobile-menu__link small{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.25em;color:var(--gold)}
.mobile-menu__foot{margin-top:3rem;color:var(--ink-faint);font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.08em}

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero{
  position:relative;min-height:100svh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
  padding-top:7rem;padding-bottom:4rem;overflow:hidden;
}
.hero__bg-ring{
  position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;width:min(80vw,52rem);aspect-ratio:1;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,162,94,.10);pointer-events:none;
}
.hero__bg-ring::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:14%;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,162,94,.07);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .hero__bg-ring{animation:spin 90s linear infinite}
  @keyframes spin{to{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg)}}
  .hero__bg-ring::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;top:-3px;left:50%;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold-bright);box-shadow:0 0 14px 3px rgba(227,198,135,.55);
  }
}
.hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero__eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;
  font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.34em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:.55rem 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom:var(--space-4);
}
.hero__eyebrow .dot{width:.42rem;height:.42rem;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold-bright)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .hero__eyebrow .dot{animation:pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite}
  @keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:1}50%{opacity:.35}}
}
.hero__title{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(2.9rem,8.4vw,6.8rem);
  line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.015em;
  max-width:16em;
}
.hero__title .line{display:block;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:.08em;margin-bottom:-.08em}
.hero__title .line>span{
  display:inline-block;transform:translateY(118%) rotate(2.5deg);
  transform-origin:0 100%;
}
.is-loaded .hero__title .line>span{
  transform:translateY(0) rotate(0);
  transition:transform 1.15s var(--ease-out);
}
.is-loaded .hero__title .line:nth-child(2)>span{transition-delay:.14s}
.is-loaded .hero__title .line:nth-child(3)>span{transition-delay:.28s}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero__title .line>span{transform:none}
}
.hero__sub{
  margin-top:var(--space-4);max-width:36rem;
  color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:1.16rem;line-height:1.78;
}
.hero__actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;margin-top:var(--space-5)}
.hero__meta{
  display:flex;gap:2.8rem;margin-top:var(--space-6);flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.hero__meta div{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-faint)}
.hero__meta strong{
  display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:0;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.2rem;
}
.hero__fade{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(1.4rem);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .hero__fade{filter:blur(8px)}
}
.is-loaded .hero__fade{
  opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none;
  transition:opacity 1s var(--ease-out),transform 1s var(--ease-out),filter 1s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay:var(--d,0.4s);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero__fade{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none}
}
.scroll-hint{
  position:absolute;bottom:2rem;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;
  font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-faint);
}
.scroll-hint__track{width:1px;height:3.4rem;background:var(--line-soft);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.scroll-hint__track::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-40%;left:0;width:100%;height:40%;
  background:var(--gold);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .scroll-hint__track::after{animation:scrolldrop 2.2s var(--ease-inout) infinite}
  @keyframes scrolldrop{to{top:110%}}
}

/* ============ MARQUEE ============ */
.marquee-wrap{
  border-block:1px solid var(--line);padding-block:1.6rem;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(201,162,94,.03),transparent);
}
.marquee{display:flex;width:max-content;gap:4.5rem}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .marquee{animation:marquee 55s linear infinite}
  .marquee-wrap:hover .marquee{animation-play-state:paused}
  @keyframes marquee{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
}
.marquee span{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4.5rem;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.15rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-faint);white-space:nowrap;
}
.marquee i{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold-deep);font-size:.8rem}

/* ============ SERVICES ============ */
.services-list{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.service{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:5rem 1fr auto;gap:2rem;align-items:center;
  padding:2.4rem 1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  position:relative;transition:background .4s,padding-left .4s var(--ease-out);
  cursor:pointer;
}
.service:hover{background:rgba(201,162,94,.04);padding-left:1.8rem}
.service__num{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--gold-deep);
  transition:color .3s;
}
.service:hover .service__num{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.service__body h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.6vw,1.9rem);
  margin-bottom:.45rem;transition:color .3s;
}
.service:hover .service__body h3{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.service__body p{color:var(--ink-muted);max-width:36rem;font-size:.95em}
.service__arrow{
  width:3.2rem;height:3.2rem;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line);
  display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;
  transition:background .35s,border-color .35s,transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.service__arrow svg{stroke:var(--ink-muted);transition:stroke .3s}
.service:hover .service__arrow{
  background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);transform:rotate(-45deg);
}
.service:hover .service__arrow svg{stroke:#161208}

/* ============ WORK ============ */
.work-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);gap:1.5rem;
}
.work-card{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  grid-column:span 6;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:border-color .4s,transform .5s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .5s;
}
.work-card:nth-child(3),.work-card:nth-child(4){grid-column:span 6}
.work-card:hover{
  border-color:var(--line);transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:0 24px 50px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
}
.work-card__media{
  aspect-ratio:16/11;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.work-card__art{
  position:absolute;inset:0;transition:transform .8s var(--ease-out);
}
.work-card:hover .work-card__art{transform:scale(1.06)}
/* CSS-art thumbnails */
.art-1{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1A1408,#0E0C08 60%);}
.art-1::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:58%;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(227,198,135,.5);top:12%;right:-14%}
.art-1::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:38%;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%,#E3C687,#8A6B33 70%);bottom:-10%;left:8%;filter:blur(1px)}
.art-2{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#101418,#0A0C10 55%);}
.art-2::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:18% 12% 30% 45%;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,#2E3A46,#141B22);border-radius:8px;transform:rotate(-6deg);
  box-shadow:-24px 24px 40px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.8)}
.art-2::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:38% 50% 16% 10%;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,#C9A25E,#8A6B33);border-radius:8px;transform:rotate(4deg);opacity:.9}
.art-3{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#171112,#0C0908 60%);}
.art-3::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:120%;height:1.5px;background:rgba(227,198,135,.4);
  top:34%;left:-10%;transform:rotate(-14deg);box-shadow:0 26px 0 rgba(227,198,135,.22),0 52px 0 rgba(227,198,135,.12)}
.art-3::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:30%;aspect-ratio:1;
  background:conic-gradient(from 200deg,#E3C687,#8A6B33,#E3C687);border-radius:50%;
  right:12%;bottom:14%;opacity:.85}
.art-4{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#10150F,#0A0D09 55%);}
.art-4::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:20% 55% 20% 12%;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#243024,#131A13);border-radius:100px}
.art-4::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:32% 14% 32% 56%;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#C9A25E,#6E5528);border-radius:100px;opacity:.9}
.work-card__overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 40%,rgba(8,7,5,.88));
  padding:1.6rem;
}
.work-card__info{transform:translateY(.5rem);transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out)}
.work-card:hover .work-card__info{transform:none}
.work-card__tag{
  font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright);
  margin-bottom:.4rem;display:block;
}
.work-card__info h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:1.45rem}
.work-card__info p{
  color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:.9em;margin-top:.3rem;
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s var(--ease-out) .05s;
}
.work-card:hover .work-card__info p{opacity:1}
.work-card__view{
  position:absolute;top:1.3rem;right:1.3rem;
  width:3rem;height:3rem;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(11,10,8,.6);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border:1px solid var(--line);display:grid;place-items:center;
  opacity:0;transform:scale(.7) rotate(-30deg);
  transition:opacity .4s,transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.work-card__view svg{stroke:var(--gold-bright)}
.work-card:hover .work-card__view{opacity:1;transform:none}
.work-more{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-top:var(--space-6)}

/* ============ STATS ============ */
.stats{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.5rem;
  border-block:1px solid var(--line);padding-block:var(--space-5);
}
.stat{text-align:center;padding:1rem}
.stat b{
  display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.6rem);line-height:1;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold-deep));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}
.stat span{
  display:block;margin-top:.7rem;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.24em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-faint);
}

/* ============ PROCESS ============ */
.process-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.5rem;counter-reset:step;
}
.step{
  position:relative;padding:2.2rem 1.8rem;border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:linear-gradient(170deg,var(--surface),var(--bg-elev));
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out),border-color .4s;
}
.step:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--line)}
.step::before{
  counter-increment:step;content:"0" counter(step);
  font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:2.6rem;color:transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--gold-deep);
  display:block;margin-bottom:1.3rem;line-height:1;
  transition:color .4s;
}
.step:hover::before{color:var(--gold);-webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--gold)}
.step h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.step p{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:.95em}
.step__line{
  position:absolute;top:3.3rem;right:-1.5rem;width:1.5rem;height:1px;background:var(--line);
}
.step:last-child .step__line{display:none}

/* ============ TESTIMONIALS ============ */
.testimonials{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(201,162,94,.035) 50%,transparent);
}
.quote-box{position:relative;max-width:52rem;margin-inline:auto;text-align:center;min-height:19rem}
.quote-mark{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:5rem;line-height:.5;color:var(--gold-deep);
  display:block;margin-bottom:2rem;
}
.quote{
  position:absolute;inset:0;top:4.5rem;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(1rem);
  transition:opacity .55s var(--ease-out),transform .55s var(--ease-out),visibility .55s;
}
.quote.is-active{position:relative;top:0;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.quote blockquote{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-style:italic;
  font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.8vw,1.8rem);line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink);
}
.quote figcaption{margin-top:1.8rem}
.quote figcaption b{display:block;font-weight:500;font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:.06em}
.quote figcaption span{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.quote-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:1.6rem;margin-top:2.5rem}
.quote-btn{
  width:3rem;height:3rem;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line);
  display:grid;place-items:center;transition:border-color .3s,background .3s,transform .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.quote-btn svg{stroke:var(--ink-muted);transition:stroke .3s}
.quote-btn:hover{border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.quote-btn:hover svg{stroke:var(--gold-bright)}
.quote-dots{display:flex;gap:.7rem}
.quote-dot{width:.5rem;height:.5rem;border-radius:50%;background:var(--line);padding:0;transition:background .3s,transform .3s}
.quote-dot.is-active{background:var(--gold-bright);transform:scale(1.3)}

/* ============ FOUNDER ============ */
.founder{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.45fr;gap:3.5rem;align-items:center}
.founder__photo{
  position:relative;aspect-ratio:1/1.08;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);background:var(--surface);
  display:grid;place-items:center;
}
.founder__photo::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(8,7,5,.72));
}
.founder__photo .ring{
  position:absolute;width:78%;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,162,94,.18);top:7%;
}
.founder__photo::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;width:72%;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,162,94,.20),transparent 70%);
  filter:blur(12px);
}
.code-card{
  position:relative;z-index:1;width:86%;
  background:rgba(11,10,8,.85);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.85),0 0 70px -25px rgba(201,162,94,.3);
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease-out);
}
.founder__photo:hover .code-card{transform:translateY(-5px) rotate(-1deg)}
.code-card__bar{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;padding:.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.code-card__bar i{width:.58rem;height:.58rem;border-radius:50%;display:block}
.code-card__bar i:nth-child(1){background:rgba(201,162,94,.75)}
.code-card__bar i:nth-child(2){background:rgba(201,162,94,.45)}
.code-card__bar i:nth-child(3){background:rgba(201,162,94,.22)}
.code-card__bar span{
  margin-left:auto;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--ink-faint);
}
.code-card pre{
  margin:0;padding:1.25rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:clamp(.68rem,1.5vw,.8rem);line-height:2.05;
  color:var(--ink-muted);overflow:hidden;
}
.code-card .tk{color:var(--gold);font-style:italic}
.code-card .vr{color:var(--ink)}
.code-card .bl{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.code-card .st{color:#E9D5A3}
.code-card .cursor{
  display:inline-block;width:.55em;height:1.05em;background:var(--gold-bright);
  vertical-align:-.12em;margin-left:3px;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .code-card .cursor{animation:blink 1.1s steps(1) infinite}
  @keyframes blink{50%{opacity:0}}
}
.founder__badge{
  position:absolute;left:1.4rem;bottom:1.3rem;z-index:2;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-bright);
}
.founder__body h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.3rem)}
.founder__role{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);display:block;margin-top:.6rem;
}
.founder__body>p{color:var(--ink-muted);margin-top:1.4rem;max-width:34rem}
.founder__list{margin-top:1.8rem;display:grid;gap:.8rem}
.founder__list li{display:flex;gap:.8rem;color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:.95em}
.founder__list svg{flex:none;margin-top:.3rem;stroke:var(--gold)}
.founder .btn{margin-top:2.2rem}

/* ============ PRICING ============ */
.pricing-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem;align-items:stretch}
.plan{
  position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  padding:2.6rem 2.2rem;border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:linear-gradient(175deg,var(--surface),var(--bg-elev));
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out),border-color .4s,box-shadow .5s;
}
.plan:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);border-color:var(--line)}
.plan--featured{
  border-color:rgba(201,162,94,.45);
  background:linear-gradient(175deg,#1C1810,var(--bg-elev));
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(201,162,94,.25);
}
.plan__badge{
  position:absolute;top:-.85rem;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold-deep));color:#161208;
  font-size:.64rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.45rem 1.2rem;border-radius:999px;white-space:nowrap;
}
.plan__name{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.plan__desc{margin-top:1.3rem;color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:.95em;padding-bottom:1.8rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.plan__list{margin-block:1.8rem;display:grid;gap:.85rem;flex:1}
.plan__list li{display:flex;gap:.8rem;font-size:.92em;color:var(--ink-muted)}
.plan__list svg{flex:none;margin-top:.22rem;stroke:var(--gold)}
.plan .btn{width:100%}

/* ============ CONTACT ============ */
.contact-wrap{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr;gap:4rem;align-items:start;
}
.contact-side p{color:var(--ink-muted);margin-top:var(--space-3);max-width:26rem}
.contact-side .channels{margin-top:var(--space-5);display:grid;gap:1.4rem}
.channel{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.1rem}
.channel__icon{
  width:2.9rem;height:2.9rem;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line);
  display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;
}
.channel__icon svg{stroke:var(--gold)}
.channel div small{display:block;font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-faint)}
.channel div a,.channel div span{font-size:.95em;color:var(--ink);transition:color .25s}
.channel div a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.form{
  padding:2.6rem;border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:linear-gradient(175deg,var(--surface),var(--bg-elev));
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  display:grid;gap:1.5rem;
}
.form__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.5rem}
.field label{
  display:block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-faint);margin-bottom:.6rem;
}
.field label b{color:var(--gold);font-weight:500}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  width:100%;min-height:3.1rem;padding:.8rem 1.1rem;border-radius:10px;
  background:var(--field-bg);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  color:var(--ink);font:inherit;font-weight:400;
  transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s;
}
.field textarea{min-height:8.5rem;resize:vertical}
.field select{appearance:none;background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='14' height='14' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23C9A25E' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpath d='m6 9 6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 1rem center;cursor:pointer}
.field input::placeholder,.field textarea::placeholder{color:var(--ink-faint)}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{
  outline:none;border-color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(201,162,94,.14);
}
.form__status{font-size:.98rem;min-height:1.4rem}
.form__status.ok{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.form__status.err{color:var(--danger)}
.btn .spinner{
  width:1rem;height:1rem;border-radius:50%;flex:none;
  border:2px solid rgba(22,18,8,.3);border-top-color:#161208;
  display:none;
}
.btn.is-loading .spinner{display:block;animation:rot .7s linear infinite}
.btn.is-loading .btn__label{opacity:.75}
@keyframes rot{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}

/* ============ CTA BANNER ============ */
.cta-banner{
  position:relative;text-align:center;padding:var(--space-7) 1.5rem;overflow:hidden;
  border-block:1px solid var(--line);
}
.cta-banner h2{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem,6vw,4.4rem);line-height:1.1;max-width:18em;margin-inline:auto;
}
.cta-banner .btn{margin-top:var(--space-5)}

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
.footer{padding-top:var(--space-6);position:relative}
.footer__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:3rem;
  padding-bottom:var(--space-6);
}
.footer__brand p{color:var(--ink-muted);margin-top:1.2rem;max-width:21rem;font-size:.92em}
.footer h4{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:1.3rem;font-weight:500}
.footer__col li{margin-bottom:.75rem}
.footer__col a{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:.92em;transition:color .25s,padding-left .3s var(--ease-out)}
.footer__col a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright);padding-left:.4rem}
.socials{display:flex;gap:.9rem;margin-top:1.5rem}
.socials a{
  width:2.6rem;height:2.6rem;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line);
  display:grid;place-items:center;transition:border-color .3s,background .3s,transform .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.socials svg{stroke:var(--ink-muted);transition:stroke .3s}
.socials a:hover{border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.socials a:hover svg{stroke:var(--gold-bright)}
.footer__bottom{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);padding-block:1.6rem;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ink-faint);letter-spacing:.06em;
}
.footer__watermark{
  font-family:var(--serif);text-align:center;
  font-size:clamp(4rem,15vw,12rem);line-height:.9;letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1px rgba(201,162,94,.12);
  user-select:none;pointer-events:none;margin-top:1rem;
  white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;
}

/* ============ BACK TO TOP ============ */
.to-top{
  position:fixed;bottom:1.6rem;right:1.6rem;z-index:40;
  width:3.1rem;height:3.1rem;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--chip-veil);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid var(--line);display:grid;place-items:center;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(1rem);
  transition:opacity .4s,transform .4s var(--ease-out),visibility .4s,border-color .3s;
}
.to-top.is-visible{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.to-top:hover{border-color:var(--gold)}
.to-top svg{stroke:var(--gold-bright)}

/* ============ PREMIUM REFINEMENTS ============ */
.eyebrow,.hero__eyebrow,.work-card__tag,.plan__name,
.quote figcaption span,.stat span,.footer h4,.mobile-menu__link small,
.scroll-hint,.work-card__idx{font-family:var(--mono)}
.service__num{font-family:var(--mono);font-style:normal}
.work-card__idx{
  position:absolute;top:1.25rem;left:1.4rem;z-index:2;
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.24em;color:rgba(244,239,230,.6);
}
.hero__proof{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;margin-top:var(--space-5);flex-wrap:wrap}
.proof-dot{
  width:.65rem;height:.65rem;border-radius:50%;flex:none;
  background:var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow:0 0 12px 2px rgba(227,198,135,.5);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .proof-dot{animation:pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite}
}
.hero__proof p{font-size:.92em;color:var(--ink-muted);letter-spacing:.03em}
.hero__proof strong{color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:500}
.crumbs{
  display:flex;gap:.7rem;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-faint);margin-bottom:1.2rem;
}
.crumbs a{color:var(--ink-faint);transition:color .25s}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.crumbs .sep{color:var(--gold-deep)}
.crumbs [aria-current]{color:var(--gold)}

/* Blog / resources */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.post{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem;padding:2.1rem 1.9rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:linear-gradient(170deg,var(--surface),var(--bg-elev));
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out),border-color .4s;
}
.post:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--line)}
.post__meta{
  display:flex;gap:1.1rem;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.64rem;
  letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);
}
.post__meta time{color:var(--ink-faint)}
.post h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:1.32rem;line-height:1.3}
.post>p{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:.95em;flex:1}
.post__link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;
  font-size:.76rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright);
}
.post__link svg{stroke:var(--gold-bright);transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out)}
.post:hover .post__link svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* Location callout */
.location-callout{
  margin-top:var(--space-6);display:flex;gap:1.3rem;align-items:flex-start;
  padding:1.9rem 2.1rem;border-radius:var(--radius);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(201,162,94,.08),transparent 65%);
}
.location-callout>svg{flex:none;stroke:var(--gold);margin-top:.25rem}
.location-callout strong{
  display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:.4rem;
}
.location-callout p{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:.95em;max-width:52rem}

html{scrollbar-color:var(--gold-deep) #0B0A08;scrollbar-width:thin}
:root[data-theme="light"]{scrollbar-color:var(--gold) #E3DAC5}
:root[data-theme="light"]::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:#E3DAC5}
:root[data-theme="light"]::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--gold);border-color:#E3DAC5}
::-webkit-scrollbar{width:9px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:#0B0A08}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--gold-deep);border-radius:99px;border:2px solid #0B0A08}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{background:var(--gold)}

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .work-grid{gap:1.2rem}
  .process-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .step__line{display:none}
  .founder{gap:2.5rem}
  .footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .nav__links,.nav__cta{display:none}
  .nav__burger{display:flex}
  .contact-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:3rem}
  .founder{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2.5rem}
  .founder__photo{aspect-ratio:4/3;max-width:34rem}
  .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:30rem;margin-inline:auto}
  .pricing-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:26rem;margin-inline:auto}
  .stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:2.5rem 1rem}
  .service{grid-template-columns:3rem 1fr auto;gap:1.2rem;padding:1.8rem .4rem}
  .service:hover{padding-left:.9rem}
  .service__arrow{width:2.7rem;height:2.7rem}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  :root{--space-7:4.5rem;--space-6:3.4rem}
  .work-card{grid-column:span 12 !important}
  .process-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .founder__photo{max-width:22rem;width:100%;margin-inline:auto}
  .form{padding:1.6rem}
  .form__row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero__meta{gap:1.6rem}
  .footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2.2rem}
  .scroll-hint{display:none}
}

/* ============ SUBPAGES ============ */
.page-top{padding-top:9.5rem}
@media (max-width:768px){.page-top{padding-top:7.5rem}}

/* Article (blog posts) */
.article{max-width:46rem;margin-inline:auto}
.article-head{margin-bottom:var(--space-5)}
.article-head h1{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.4rem);line-height:1.15;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-top:1rem}
.article-head h1 em{color:var(--gold-bright);font-style:italic}
.article-body h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.45rem,2.6vw,2rem);font-weight:600;margin:2.6rem 0 1rem}
.article-body h3{font-size:1.08em;font-weight:600;margin:2rem 0 .8rem;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.article-body p{color:var(--ink-muted);margin-bottom:1.15rem}
.article-body ul,.article-body ol{color:var(--ink-muted);margin:0 0 1.15rem 1.3rem}
.article-body li{margin-bottom:.5rem}
.article-body strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.article-body a{color:var(--gold-bright);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.article-cta{margin-top:var(--space-5);padding:1.8rem 2rem;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:linear-gradient(175deg,var(--surface),var(--bg-elev))}
.article-cta p{color:var(--ink-muted);margin-bottom:1.2rem}

/* FAQ */
.faq{display:grid;gap:.9rem;max-width:52rem}
.faq details{border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(175deg,var(--surface),var(--bg-elev));overflow:hidden}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer;padding:1.15rem 1.4rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";font-family:var(--mono);color:var(--gold);font-size:1.1rem;flex:none;transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out)}
.faq details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq details p{padding:0 1.4rem 1.25rem;color:var(--ink-muted)}

/* City links band */
.city-band{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.2rem;margin-top:var(--space-5)}
.city-band a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;
  padding:1.3rem 1.5rem;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:12px;
  background:linear-gradient(175deg,var(--surface),var(--bg-elev));
  color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.city-band a:hover{border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.city-band svg{stroke:var(--gold-bright);flex:none}
@media (max-width:768px){.city-band{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Active nav link */
.nav__link.is-active{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.mobile-menu__link.is-active small{color:var(--gold-bright)}