:root{
  --night:#07120E;--night2:#0C1C16;--night3:#102820;--deep:#050D0A;
  --paper:#F3EEE3;--paper2:#E8E1D1;--ink:#0F1A14;--muted:#5A5851;--cream:#F5F0E8;
  --gold:#E3A93B;--gold-ink:#8A6414;--green:#14382E;--green-mid:#2D6A4F;
  --r1:#F0693F;--r2:#AE92E8;--r3:#3FC79F;--r4:#EDB84A;
  --on1:#1A0A04;--on2:#1E1530;--on3:#06241B;--on4:#2A1C05;
  --line:rgba(245,240,232,.14);--line-ink:rgba(15,26,20,.14);
  --d:'Unbounded','Arial Black',system-ui,sans-serif;--b:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;--m:'Space Mono',ui-monospace,Consolas,monospace;
}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{background:var(--night);color:var(--cream);font-family:var(--b);font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img,svg{max-width:100%}
.wrap{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 40px}
.m{font-family:var(--m);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;font-weight:700}
.gold{color:var(--gold)}
.eyebrow{font-size:12px;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:22px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.eyebrow::after{content:"";flex:0 1 180px;height:24px;background:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(245,240,232,.3) 0,rgba(245,240,232,.3) 100%) left center/100% 1.5px no-repeat}
.paper .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-ink)}
h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--d);letter-spacing:-.035em;text-wrap:balance}
h2{font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,44px);line-height:1.1}

/* brackets */
.brk{position:relative}
.brk::before,.brk::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:16px;height:16px;border:0 solid var(--gold);pointer-events:none;z-index:3}
.brk::before{top:-1px;left:-1px;border-width:2px 0 0 2px}
.brk::after{bottom:-1px;right:-1px;border-width:0 2px 2px 0}

/* the pulse line: one line, beat anywhere, a spark that runs it */
.pulse{display:block;height:36px;--pw:19.4px;--bf:.5;--pl:rgba(245,240,232,.34);--pb:var(--gold);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#FFF1C9 50%,transparent) -240px 0/240px 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to right,var(--pl) calc((100% - var(--pw))*var(--bf)),var(--pb) calc((100% - var(--pw))*var(--bf)),var(--pb) calc((100% - var(--pw))*var(--bf) + var(--pw)),var(--pl) calc((100% - var(--pw))*var(--bf) + var(--pw)));
  -webkit-mask:var(--ecg) calc(100%*var(--bf)) center/auto 100% no-repeat,linear-gradient(#000,#000) left center/calc((100% - var(--pw))*var(--bf) + 1px) 1.6px no-repeat,linear-gradient(#000,#000) right center/calc((100% - var(--pw))*(1 - var(--bf)) + 1px) 1.6px no-repeat;
  mask:var(--ecg) calc(100%*var(--bf)) center/auto 100% no-repeat,linear-gradient(#000,#000) left center/calc((100% - var(--pw))*var(--bf) + 1px) 1.6px no-repeat,linear-gradient(#000,#000) right center/calc((100% - var(--pw))*(1 - var(--bf)) + 1px) 1.6px no-repeat;
  animation:sweep 4.6s linear infinite;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(227,169,59,.45))}
.pulse.end{--bf:1}.pulse.start{--bf:0}
:root{--ecg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='-6 -104 112 208'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 0 L12.4 -20.8 L29.7 45.5 L57.9 -97 L84.2 45.5 L100 2' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='9' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
@keyframes sweep{0%{background-position:-240px 0,0 0}100%{background-position:calc(100% + 240px) 0,0 0}}

/* verdict chips, rank colours */
.chip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font:700 12.5px/1.2 var(--b);padding:5px 11px;border-radius:2px;white-space:nowrap}
.v1{background:var(--r1);color:var(--on1)}.v2{background:var(--r2);color:var(--on2)}.v3{background:var(--r3);color:var(--on3)}.v4{background:var(--r4);color:var(--on4)}

/* health bar */
.hb{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;gap:3px;height:56px}
.hb i{flex:1;height:10%;background:rgba(245,240,232,.12);transform-origin:bottom;animation:grow .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both;display:block}
.hb i.s1{height:30%;background:var(--r1)}.hb i.s2{height:55%;background:var(--r2)}.hb i.s3{height:78%;background:var(--r3)}.hb i.s4{height:100%;background:var(--r4)}
.hb i:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.07s}.hb i:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.14s}.hb i:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.21s}
@keyframes grow{from{transform:scaleY(0)}to{transform:scaleY(1)}}

/* buttons */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font:700 13px/1 var(--b);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:16px 24px;border-radius:2px;transition:transform .15s,background .2s}
.btn.go{background:var(--gold);color:#1B1204}.btn.go:hover{background:#F0B84B;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn.gh{border:1px solid rgba(245,240,232,.4);color:var(--cream)}.btn.gh:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold)}
.btn:focus-visible,a:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px}

/* nav */
.nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:50;transition:background .3s,border-color .3s;border-bottom:1px solid transparent}
.nav.on{background:rgba(7,18,14,.94);border-bottom-color:var(--line);backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
.nav .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:84px}
.nav img.logo{height:34px;width:auto;display:block}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:30px}
.nav-links a{font:500 12px/1 var(--b);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,240,232,.72)}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.cur{color:var(--gold)}
.nav-links .btn{padding:12px 20px;font-size:12px;color:#1B1204}
.burger{display:none;background:none;border:0;color:var(--cream);font:700 12px var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0}

/* hero with the indicator wall */
.hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(900px 560px at 82% 28%,rgba(227,169,59,.17),transparent 62%),radial-gradient(800px 500px at 0% 100%,rgba(63,199,159,.08),transparent 60%),var(--night);padding-top:84px}
.wall{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:16px;opacity:.5;pointer-events:none;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,#000 18%,#000 82%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,#000 18%,#000 82%,transparent)}
.track{display:flex;gap:16px;width:max-content;animation:marq 110s linear infinite;will-change:transform}
.track.rev{animation-direction:reverse;animation-duration:140s}
.track.slow{animation-duration:170s}
@keyframes marq{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.wc{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;width:292px;flex:none;background:var(--night2);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:12px 14px}
.wc .ic{width:34px;height:34px;flex:none;background:var(--green);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--cream);--pa:var(--gold)}
.wc .ic.dl{background:var(--green-mid)}
.wc .ic svg{width:80%;height:80%;display:block}
.wc .tx b{display:block;font:500 13px/1.25 var(--b);color:var(--cream);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;max-width:156px}
.wc .tx i{font:400 10px/1.4 var(--m);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-style:normal;color:rgba(245,240,232,.55)}
.wc .sc{margin-left:auto;font:700 13px/1 var(--m);padding:6px 8px;border-radius:2px}
.veil{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,18,14,.95) 0,rgba(7,18,14,.82) 46%,rgba(7,18,14,.42) 100%)}
.hero .grid{position:relative;z-index:2;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:56px;padding-top:70px;padding-bottom:40px}
.hero .copy{flex:1 1 540px;min-width:0}
.hero h1{font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(34px,4.7vw,60px);line-height:1.06}
.hero .sub{font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(18px,1.7vw,22px);color:rgba(245,240,232,.82);margin-top:22px}
.hero .body{font-weight:300;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;margin-top:18px;max-width:540px;color:rgba(245,240,232,.68)}
.hero .ctas{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:34px}
.stats{display:flex;gap:34px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:40px}
.stats b{display:block;font:300 36px/1 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.05em}
.stats span{display:block;margin-top:6px;font:400 10.5px/1.4 var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,240,232,.6)}
.hero .art{flex:1 1 430px;min-width:0;position:relative}
.frame{border:1px solid rgba(245,240,232,.18);background:#08140F}
.frame img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}
.hcard{position:absolute;left:-30px;bottom:-34px;width:290px;background:var(--night);border:1px solid rgba(245,240,232,.24);padding:16px 18px 16px;z-index:4}
.hcard .t{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:10px;color:rgba(245,240,232,.62)}
.hcard .big{font:300 54px/1.05 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.06em;margin-top:8px}
.hcard .big small{font:400 10px var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,240,232,.6);margin-left:6px}
.hcard .hb{height:30px;margin-top:10px}
.hero .pl{position:relative;z-index:2;padding-top:44px;padding-bottom:14px}

/* paper sections */
.paper{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink)}
.paper h2{color:var(--ink)}
section{position:relative}
.sec{padding:96px 0}
.lede{font-weight:300;font-size:19px;line-height:1.65;max-width:680px;margin-top:20px;color:var(--muted)}
.fw .lede,.sb .lede,.cta .lede,.hero .lede{color:rgba(245,240,232,.74)}

/* trust equation */
.eq{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.05fr);gap:64px;align-items:center}
.eq p.pr{font-weight:300;font-size:18px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--muted);margin-top:18px;max-width:560px}
.eq p.pr strong{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.eqcard{background:var(--night);color:var(--cream);padding:30px 30px 24px}
.eqrow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;gap:12px;align-items:end}
.eqrow .n{font:300 clamp(44px,6vw,72px)/1 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.07em}
.eqrow .l{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin-top:10px;align-items:flex-start}
.eqrow .l span.m{font-size:10px;color:rgba(245,240,232,.62)}
.eqrow .op{font:300 36px/1 var(--d);color:var(--gold);padding-bottom:42px}
.eqrow .tr{font:600 clamp(20px,2.6vw,30px)/1.05 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.04em;color:var(--gold);padding-bottom:6px}
.eqcard .foot{margin-top:24px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font:400 11px/1.6 var(--m);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,240,232,.62)}
.eqcard .foot em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold)}

/* framework */
.fw{background:var(--night)}
.promise-deliver{display:grid;grid-template-columns:3fr 2fr;gap:16px;margin-top:44px}
.pd{font:700 11px/1 var(--m);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,240,232,.6);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.pd::after{content:"";flex:1;height:1px;background:rgba(245,240,232,.25)}
.pd b{color:var(--gold);font-weight:700}
.pcs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:14px}
.pc{background:var(--night2);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:22px 20px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:border-color .2s,transform .2s}
.pc:hover{border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.pc .ico{width:64px;height:64px;color:var(--cream);--pa:var(--gold)}
.pc .ico svg{width:100%;height:100%;display:block}
.pc h3{font-weight:500;font-size:19px;line-height:1.15;margin:18px 0 8px}
.pc p{font-size:14px;color:rgba(245,240,232,.72);line-height:1.5;flex:1}
.pc .hb{height:34px;margin-top:20px}
.legend{display:flex;gap:12px 14px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;margin-top:24px}
.legend .m{font-size:10.5px;color:rgba(245,240,232,.6)}

/* sample band */
.sb{background:var(--night2);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.sbg{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:56px}
.sbg .l{flex:1 1 420px;min-width:0}
.sbg .r{flex:1 1 480px;min-width:0}
.rep{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);padding:26px 28px 22px;display:block}
.rep .top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px}
.rep .top .m{font-size:10px;color:var(--muted)}
.rep .nm{font:600 24px/1.1 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.04em;margin-top:6px;color:var(--green)}
.rep .tag{font:700 9.5px var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-ink);border:1px solid var(--gold-ink);padding:5px 8px}
.rep .two{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin-top:22px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid #D9D1BE}
.rep .n{font:300 64px/1 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.07em}
.rep .l2{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.rep .l2 .m{font-size:10px;color:var(--muted)}
.rep .bars{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:22px}
.rep .bars .hb{flex:1;height:44px}
.rep .bars .hb i{background:rgba(15,26,20,.1)}
.rep .bars .hb i.s1{background:var(--r1)}.rep .bars .hb i.s2{background:var(--r2)}.rep .bars .hb i.s3{background:var(--r3)}.rep .bars .hb i.s4{background:var(--r4)}
.rep .fp{margin-top:16px;font:700 10px/1.5 var(--m);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.rep .fp b{color:var(--gold-ink)}

/* how we help */
.ways{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:44px}
.way{background:#FBF9F3;border:1px solid var(--line-ink);padding:26px 22px 22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;position:relative}
.way .vb{font:700 10.5px var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-ink)}
.way h3{font-weight:500;font-size:21px;line-height:1.15;color:var(--ink)}
.way p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;flex:1}
.way .meta{font:400 10.5px/1.4 var(--m);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-ink)}
.way.star{background:var(--night);border-color:var(--night);color:var(--cream)}
.way.star h3{color:var(--cream)}.way.star p{color:rgba(245,240,232,.72)}.way.star .vb{color:var(--gold)}.way.star .meta{color:rgba(245,240,232,.6);border-color:var(--line)}
.way .flag{position:absolute;top:-1px;right:-1px;background:var(--gold);color:#1B1204;font:700 9.5px var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 9px}
.hw{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:48px;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between}

/* founder */
.founder{background:var(--paper2);color:var(--ink)}
.fg{display:grid;grid-template-columns:300px 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
.fg .ph{padding:0}
.fg .ph img{width:100%;display:block}
.fg h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px)}
.fg p{font-weight:300;font-size:18px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--muted);margin:16px 0 24px;max-width:600px}
.lnk{font:700 12px var(--b);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-ink);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(138,100,20,.5);padding-bottom:4px}

/* thinking */
.th3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px;margin-top:40px}
.tc{background:var(--night2);border:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:border-color .2s,transform .2s}
.tc:hover{border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.tc .im{aspect-ratio:16/8;overflow:hidden;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:#0A1812}
.tc .im img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.tc .tb{padding:20px 20px 22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;flex:1}
.tc .mt{font:400 10.5px var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.tc h3{font-weight:500;font-size:19px;line-height:1.2}
.tc p{font-size:14px;color:rgba(245,240,232,.7);line-height:1.55}

/* closing call */
.cta{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(520px 320px at 74% 70%,rgba(227,169,59,.2),transparent 70%),var(--night);text-align:center;padding:120px 0 150px}
.cta img.hz{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;width:100%;opacity:.55;pointer-events:none;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,#000 40%);mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,#000 40%)}
.cta .in{position:relative;z-index:2}
.cta h2{font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(32px,4.6vw,60px);line-height:1.08}
.cta .mail{display:inline-flex;margin-top:34px;font:700 13px var(--m);letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--gold);border:1px solid rgba(227,169,59,.5);padding:18px 38px;border-radius:2px;background:rgba(7,18,14,.6)}
.cta .mail:hover{background:rgba(227,169,59,.12);border-color:var(--gold)}
.cta p{font-weight:300;font-size:18px;color:rgba(245,240,232,.72);max-width:540px;margin:18px auto 0}

/* footer */
footer{background:var(--deep);padding:64px 0 36px}
.ft{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:32px}
.ft img.logo{height:40px;display:block}
.ft .cols{display:flex;gap:56px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ft h4{font:700 10px var(--m);letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,240,232,.45);margin-bottom:14px}
.ft a{display:block;font-size:14px;color:rgba(245,240,232,.7);margin-bottom:8px}
.ft a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.ft .pulse{margin-top:40px}
.fb{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:8px;font:400 10px var(--m);letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,240,232,.4)}

@media(max-width:1000px){
  .pcs{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .promise-deliver{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ways{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .th3{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .eq{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .fg{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}.fg .ph{max-width:260px}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .wrap{padding:0 20px}
  .nav-links{display:none;position:absolute;top:84px;left:0;right:0;background:var(--deep);flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:24px 20px 30px;gap:20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .nav-links.open{display:flex}
  .burger{display:block}
  .hcard{position:relative;left:0;bottom:0;width:100%;margin-top:16px}
  .ways,.pcs{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .eqrow{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px}.eqrow .op{padding:0}
  .sec{padding:72px 0}
  .rep .two{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.track,.pulse,.hb i{animation:none!important}}

/* ====================================================================
   Additions for the full site: mountains in every hero, the explorer,
   the perspectives chart, the drift, the engagement cards, articles.
   ==================================================================== */
body.light-doc{background:var(--night)}
.hero .hz{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:auto;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 0,#000 40%);mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 0,#000 40%)}
.hero .veil{z-index:0}
.hero .grid{padding-top:44px;padding-bottom:160px}
.hero.sm .grid{padding-top:36px;padding-bottom:170px}
.hero .copy{flex:1 1 560px}
.hero .copy.solo{flex:1 1 760px;max-width:820px}
.hero h1 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold)}
.hero.tall{min-height:92vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.hero.tall .grid{padding-top:90px;padding-bottom:230px}
.hero .glow{position:absolute;right:8%;bottom:26%;width:560px;height:360px;background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(227,169,59,.22),transparent);z-index:1;pointer-events:none}

/* static horizon behind the closing call, so only one animated horizon runs per page */
.cta img.hz{opacity:.7}

/* the explorer */
.xp-tabs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin-top:40px}
.xp-tab{background:var(--night2);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--cream);text-align:left;padding:18px 16px 16px;cursor:pointer;font:inherit;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;transition:border-color .2s,background .2s}
.xp-tab:hover{border-color:rgba(227,169,59,.6)}
.xp-tab[aria-selected="true"]{border-color:var(--gold);background:var(--night3)}
.xp-tab .ico{width:48px;height:48px;color:var(--cream);--pa:var(--gold)}
.xp-tab .ico svg{width:100%;height:100%;display:block}
.xp-tab b{font:500 17px/1.15 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.03em}
.xp-tab span.g{font:700 9.5px/1 var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,240,232,.55)}
.xp-tab:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px}
.xp-panel{margin-top:12px;background:var(--night2);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:36px 34px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.1fr);gap:48px;align-items:start}
.xp-panel[hidden]{display:none}
.xp-panel .q{font:500 clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px)/1.2 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.035em;color:var(--gold)}
.xp-panel .bd{font-weight:300;font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;color:rgba(245,240,232,.78);margin-top:16px;max-width:520px}
.xp-panel .hb{height:44px;margin-top:26px;max-width:260px}
.xp-panel .cap{font:400 10.5px/1.5 var(--m);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,240,232,.55);margin-top:10px}
.ind{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:0}
.ind li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:34px minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:14px;align-items:center;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.ind li:first-child{border-top:0}
.ind .id{font:700 11px var(--m);letter-spacing:.06em;color:rgba(245,240,232,.55)}
.ind .nm{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--cream)}

/* three perspectives, on paper */
.persp{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:40px}
.pp{background:#FBF9F3;border:1px solid var(--line-ink);padding:24px 22px 22px}
.pp .gl{display:block;width:18px;height:18px;margin-bottom:16px}
.pp .gl.l{background:var(--gold);border:2px solid var(--ink);transform:rotate(45deg);width:15px;height:15px;margin:2px 0 18px 2px}
.pp .gl.t{border-radius:50%;background:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 0 0 2px #FBF9F3,0 0 0 3px var(--ink)}
.pp .gl.k{background:rgba(63,199,159,.4);border-bottom:3px solid var(--r3);width:26px;height:14px}
.pp h3{font:500 20px/1.15 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--ink)}
.pp p{font-size:15px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px}
.dchart{background:#FBF9F3;border:1px solid var(--line-ink);padding:24px 26px 18px;margin-top:16px}
.dchart .hd{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;font:700 10.5px var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.dtrack{position:relative;height:40px;margin-top:16px;background:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(240,105,63,.12) 0 33.33%,rgba(174,146,232,.16) 33.33% 66.66%,rgba(63,199,159,.16) 66.66% 83.33%,rgba(237,184,74,.26) 83.33% 100%)}
.dtrack .kz{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;width:33.33%;background:rgba(240,105,63,.34);border-bottom:3px solid var(--r1)}
.dtrack .gap{position:absolute;top:50%;height:6px;transform:translateY(-50%);background:var(--r1);left:16.7%;width:36.6%}
.dtrack .d{position:absolute;top:50%;width:18px;height:18px;transform:translate(-50%,-50%)}
.dtrack .d.t{left:16.7%;background:var(--ink);border-radius:50%;border:2px solid #FBF9F3;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--ink)}
.dtrack .d.l{left:53.3%;width:16px;height:16px;background:var(--gold);border:2px solid var(--ink);transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(45deg)}
.daxis{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font:700 9.5px var(--m);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px}
.dchart p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:14px;max-width:640px}

/* the slow drift */
.drift{background:var(--night);color:var(--cream);padding:26px 26px 20px}
.drift .hd{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font:700 10.5px var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,240,232,.62)}
.drift .cells{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;gap:5px;height:150px;margin-top:20px}
.drift .cells i{flex:1;display:block;background:var(--r3);height:78%;animation:drift 12s ease-in-out infinite}
.drift .cells i:nth-child(1){animation-delay:0s}.drift .cells i:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.35s}.drift .cells i:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.7s}.drift .cells i:nth-child(4){animation-delay:1.05s}.drift .cells i:nth-child(5){animation-delay:1.4s}.drift .cells i:nth-child(6){animation-delay:1.75s}.drift .cells i:nth-child(7){animation-delay:2.1s}.drift .cells i:nth-child(8){animation-delay:2.45s}.drift .cells i:nth-child(9){animation-delay:2.8s}.drift .cells i:nth-child(10){animation-delay:3.15s}.drift .cells i:nth-child(11){animation-delay:3.5s}.drift .cells i:nth-child(12){animation-delay:3.85s}
@keyframes drift{0%,10%{height:78%;background:var(--r3)}45%{height:55%;background:var(--r2)}80%,100%{height:28%;background:var(--r1)}}
.drift .ft{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font:400 10px var(--m);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,240,232,.5);margin-top:12px}
.split2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:56px;align-items:center}
.prose p{font-weight:300;font-size:18px;line-height:1.8;color:var(--muted);margin-top:18px;max-width:600px}
.prose p strong{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.bigeq{text-align:center}
.bigeq .eqrow{max-width:760px;margin:36px auto 0}
.bigeq .cap{font:700 11px var(--m);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-top:34px}
.bigeq .sup{font-weight:300;font-size:18px;line-height:1.75;color:rgba(245,240,232,.74);max-width:640px;margin:16px auto 0}
.bigeq .eqcard{max-width:820px;margin:34px auto 0;text-align:left}
.quote{border-left:3px solid var(--gold);padding-left:26px;margin:34px 0;font:italic 400 clamp(20px,2.3vw,26px)/1.55 var(--b);color:var(--green)}
.byline{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin:6px 0 26px}
.byline img{width:68px;height:68px;border-radius:2px;object-fit:cover;border:1px solid rgba(138,100,20,.5)}
.byline b{display:block;font:500 17px var(--d);letter-spacing:-.025em}
.byline span{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted)}

/* engagements, in full */
.ways.big{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px}
.ways.big .way{padding:30px 28px 26px;gap:12px}
.ways.big .way h3{font-size:26px}
.ways.big .way p{font-size:16px;flex:none}
.ways.big .way .meta{margin-top:6px}
.ways.big .way .lnk2{font:700 12px var(--b);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-top:6px}
.num{font:300 42px/1 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.06em;color:var(--gold-ink)}
.way.star .num{color:var(--gold)}
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,.9fr);gap:56px;align-items:center}
.split .frame{max-width:480px;justify-self:end;width:100%}
.inv{background:var(--deep)}
.inv .note{font:400 11px/1.6 var(--m);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,240,232,.55);margin-top:18px}

/* thinking */
.grid5{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px}
.grid5 .tc:nth-child(4),.grid5 .tc:nth-child(5){grid-column:span 1}
.tc .im img.alt{object-position:90% 50%}

/* articles */
.prog{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;background:var(--gold);z-index:60;box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(227,169,59,.6)}
.ahero{background:radial-gradient(800px 420px at 85% 0%,rgba(227,169,59,.15),transparent 62%),var(--night);padding-top:84px}
.ahero .in{padding:60px 0 72px;max-width:860px}
.back{display:inline-block;font:700 11px var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,240,232,.62)}
.back:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.ahero .mt{font:400 11px var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-top:34px}
.ahero h1{font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(30px,4.2vw,52px);line-height:1.1;margin-top:16px}
.ahero .sf{font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,22px);line-height:1.55;color:rgba(245,240,232,.74);margin-top:22px;max-width:660px}
.ahero .pulse{margin-top:34px}
.article{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink)}
.article .body{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:72px 20px 24px}
.article .body p{font-weight:300;font-size:19px;line-height:1.85;color:rgba(15,26,20,.86);margin-bottom:26px}
.article .body p.lead{font-weight:400;font-size:22px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ink)}
.article .body strong{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.article .body h3{font:500 24px/1.2 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.035em;margin:48px 0 18px;color:var(--ink)}
.article .body ul{list-style:none;margin:8px 0 34px}
.article .body li{position:relative;padding-left:32px;font-weight:300;font-size:18px;line-height:1.75;color:rgba(15,26,20,.86);margin-bottom:16px}
.article .body li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.85em;width:14px;height:2px;background:var(--gold-ink)}
.article .body blockquote{border-left:3px solid var(--gold-ink);padding-left:24px;margin:38px 0}
.article .body blockquote p{font:italic 400 clamp(20px,2.3vw,25px)/1.55 var(--b);color:var(--ink);margin:0}
.article .note{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px 30px;font-size:14px;color:var(--muted)}
.article .acta{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:30px 20px 90px}
.acard{background:var(--night);color:var(--cream);padding:34px 32px 30px}
.acard h4{font:500 24px/1.2 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.035em}
.acard p{font-weight:300;font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:rgba(245,240,232,.74);margin-top:10px}
.acard .btn{margin-top:22px}

/* contact */
.contact .grid{padding-top:90px;padding-bottom:250px;justify-content:center;text-align:center}
.contact .copy{flex:1 1 720px;max-width:820px;text-align:center}
.contact .copy .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.contact h1{font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(34px,5.2vw,68px);line-height:1.06}
.contact .sub{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;max-width:560px}
.contact .mail{display:inline-flex;margin-top:34px;font:700 13px var(--m);letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--gold);border:1px solid rgba(227,169,59,.5);padding:18px 38px;border-radius:2px;background:rgba(7,18,14,.7)}
.contact .mail:hover{background:rgba(227,169,59,.12);border-color:var(--gold)}
.contact .wall{opacity:.35}

@media(max-width:1000px){
  .xp-tabs{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .xp-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;padding:26px 22px}
  .persp{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .split2,.split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}.split .frame{justify-self:start}
  .ways.big{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .grid5{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .hero .grid,.hero.sm .grid{padding-bottom:150px}
  .hero.tall .grid{padding-bottom:170px}
  .contact .grid{padding-bottom:170px}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.drift .cells i{animation:none;height:55%;background:var(--r2)}}
.way .lnk2{font:700 12px var(--b);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-top:4px}
.way .lnk2:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.dtrack .d.t{left:13.3%}
.dtrack .gap{left:13.3%;width:40%}
.sb.bigeq h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3.2vw,40px)}
.sb.bigeq .eqcard{background:var(--night)}
.paper .lede{color:var(--muted)}
.hero.home .grid{padding-bottom:236px}
@media(max-width:760px){.hero.home .grid{padding-bottom:160px}}
.hero.home .grid{padding-bottom:218px;padding-top:36px;gap:48px}
.hero.home .copy{flex:1 1 620px}
.hero.home .art{flex:1 1 380px}
.hero.home h1{font-size:clamp(32px,4.1vw,54px)}
.hero.home .body{font-size:16px;max-width:520px;margin-top:14px}
.hero.home .ctas{margin-top:26px}
.hero.home .stats{margin-top:30px}
.hero.home .stats b{font-size:32px}
@media(max-width:760px){.hero.home .grid{padding-bottom:150px}}
.daxis{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:33.33% 33.33% 16.67% 16.67%;justify-content:normal!important}
.inv .lede,.fw .lede{color:rgba(245,240,232,.74)}
.ahero .wrap{max-width:760px;padding:0 20px}
.ahero .in{max-width:none}
.article .body,.article .note,.article .acta{max-width:760px}

/* round two: the front page is the wall and the mountains, nothing else */
.hero.home .veil{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,18,14,.96) 0,rgba(7,18,14,.84) 38%,rgba(7,18,14,.28) 74%,rgba(7,18,14,.1) 100%)}
.hero.home .wall{opacity:.62}
.hero.home .copy{flex:1 1 640px;max-width:660px}
.hero.home .grid{padding-bottom:230px}
/* the skill tree sits straight on the page, no box */
.hero .art.open{flex:1 1 520px;min-width:0;margin-right:-30px}
.hero .art.open img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 62% 62% at 50% 52%,#000 58%,transparent 100%);mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 62% 62% at 50% 52%,#000 58%,transparent 100%)}
@media(max-width:1000px){.hero .art.open{margin-right:0;flex-basis:100%}}
.hero.home .wall{opacity:.9}
.hero.home .veil{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,18,14,.97) 0,rgba(7,18,14,.82) 34%,rgba(7,18,14,.18) 66%,rgba(7,18,14,0) 100%)}
.hero.home .veil{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,18,14,.97) 0,rgba(7,18,14,.9) 46%,rgba(7,18,14,.22) 76%,rgba(7,18,14,0) 100%)}
.bridge{padding:0;max-width:860px;margin:34px auto 0}
.bridge-svg{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;overflow:visible}
@media(max-width:640px){.bridge{padding:0}}
.gal{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:28px;margin-top:34px}
.gc{margin:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
.gc .gi{border:1px solid rgba(245,240,232,.18);background:#08140F}
.gc .gi img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}
.gc h3{font:500 20px/1.2 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.03em}
.gc p{font-size:15px;color:rgba(245,240,232,.74);margin-top:6px}
.gc p.use b{font:700 10.5px var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-right:8px}
.gc p.fl{font:400 11px/1.6 var(--m);letter-spacing:.08em;color:rgba(245,240,232,.5)}
.gc p.fl a{color:var(--gold);text-decoration:underline}
@media(max-width:860px){.gal{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.tc .im img.cf{object-position:50% 74%}.tc .im img.ov{object-position:35% 66%}
/* artwork sits on the page, feathered into it like the skill tree, never in a box */
.split .art.open{width:100%;max-width:560px;justify-self:end;margin:0}
.split .art.open img,.hero .art.open img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 64% 64% at 50% 50%,#000 52%,transparent 100%);mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 64% 64% at 50% 50%,#000 52%,transparent 100%)}
@media(max-width:1000px){.split .art.open{justify-self:center;max-width:480px}}
.prose.wide{max-width:none}.prose.wide p:not(.eyebrow){max-width:none;font-size:clamp(18px,1.5vw,21px);line-height:1.7}.prose.wide p:not(.eyebrow)+p{margin-top:18px}
/* home hero: room for the copy, buttons clear of the mountains (the horizon is 25vw tall; its peaks and markers reach about 78% of that) */
.hero.home .grid{padding-top:60px;padding-bottom:calc(17.5vw + 72px)}
.hero.home h1{margin-top:6px}
.hero.home .sub{margin-top:26px}
.hero.home .body{margin-top:18px;line-height:1.7}
.hero.home .ctas{margin-top:44px;gap:16px}
.hero.home .ctas .btn.go{box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(227,169,59,.55),0 12px 34px rgba(227,169,59,.28)}
@media(max-width:760px){.hero.home .grid{padding-top:44px;padding-bottom:calc(17.5vw + 60px)}.hero.home .ctas{margin-top:34px}}
@media(max-width:760px){.hero.home .veil{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(7,18,14,.94) 0,rgba(7,18,14,.86) 62%,rgba(7,18,14,.35) 100%)}.hero.home .wall{opacity:.55}}
/* every hero: breathing room that scales with the horizon picture, so copy and buttons never sit in the mountains */
.hero.sm .grid{padding-top:64px;padding-bottom:calc(17.5vw + 72px)}
.hero.tall .grid{padding-top:96px;padding-bottom:calc(15vw + 96px)}
.hero:not(.home) .sub{margin-top:26px}
.hero:not(.home) .ctas{margin-top:44px;gap:16px}
.hero:not(.home) .ctas .btn.go{box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(227,169,59,.55),0 12px 34px rgba(227,169,59,.28)}
@media(max-width:760px){.hero.sm .grid{padding-top:44px;padding-bottom:calc(17.5vw + 60px)}.hero.tall .grid{padding-top:70px;padding-bottom:calc(15vw + 70px)}.hero:not(.home) .ctas{margin-top:34px}}
/* four ways to engage: a slim list, every option weighted the same */
.ways.rows{display:block;margin-top:34px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-ink)}
.ways.rows .way{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.85fr) minmax(0,2fr) minmax(0,.62fr);gap:6px 44px;align-items:start;padding:26px 0;background:none;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-ink)}
.ways.rows .wh{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.ways.rows .num{font-size:30px}
.ways.rows .way h3{font-size:23px}
.ways.rows .wcopy p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;flex:none;margin:0}
.ways.rows .wcopy p+p{margin-top:10px}
.ways.rows .wcopy .lnk2{display:inline-block;margin-top:12px}
.ways.rows .way .meta{border:0;padding-top:4px;margin:0}
@media(max-width:900px){.ways.rows .way{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;padding:24px 0}.ways.rows .way .meta{padding-top:0}}
/* hover on the four ways: a gold edge, a warm wash, the title and number lift */
.ways.rows{margin-left:-18px;margin-right:-18px}
.ways.rows .way{position:relative;padding-left:18px;padding-right:18px;transition:background .28s ease}
.ways.rows .way::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:3px;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:center;transition:transform .28s ease}
.ways.rows .wh{transition:transform .28s ease}
.ways.rows .num,.ways.rows .way h3{transition:color .28s ease}
.ways.rows .wcopy p,.ways.rows .way .meta{transition:color .28s ease}
.ways.rows .way:hover,.ways.rows .way:focus-within{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(227,169,59,.16),rgba(227,169,59,.04) 70%,transparent)}
.ways.rows .way:hover::before,.ways.rows .way:focus-within::before{transform:scaleY(1)}
.ways.rows .way:hover .wh,.ways.rows .way:focus-within .wh{transform:translateX(8px)}
.ways.rows .way:hover .num,.ways.rows .way:focus-within .num{color:var(--gold)}
.ways.rows .way:hover h3,.ways.rows .way:focus-within h3{color:#000}
.ways.rows .way:hover .wcopy p,.ways.rows .way:focus-within .wcopy p{color:var(--ink)}
.ways.rows .way:hover .meta,.ways.rows .way:focus-within .meta{color:var(--gold-ink)}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ways.rows .way,.ways.rows .way::before,.ways.rows .wh{transition:none}}
.founder .quote{max-width:none;margin:38px 0}
/* hero artwork never outgrows its slot: it stays beside the copy as long as it can, and when stacked it keeps a sensible size */
.hero .copy:not(.solo){flex:1 1 400px}
.hero .art.open{flex:0 1 500px;max-width:560px}
@media(max-width:1000px){.hero .art.open{flex:0 1 auto;width:100%;max-width:420px;margin:8px auto 0}}
@media(max-width:560px){.hero .art.open{max-width:320px}}
/* privacy notice: readable line length, quiet headings */
.legal>h2,.legal>p,.legal>ul{max-width:780px}
.legal h2{font:500 clamp(20px,2vw,24px)/1.2 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);margin:40px 0 12px}
.legal h2:first-child{margin-top:0}
.legal p,.legal li{font-weight:300;font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--muted)}
.legal p{margin:0 0 14px}
.legal ul{margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:22px}
.legal li{margin-bottom:6px}
.legal strong{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.legal a{color:var(--gold-ink);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.fb a{color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}

/* ---------- landing: the three streams ---------- */
.streams{margin:36px -18px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.stream{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.75fr) minmax(0,1.6fr) minmax(0,.85fr);gap:10px 44px;align-items:center;padding:34px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:background .28s ease}
.stream::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:3px;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleY(0);transition:transform .28s ease}
.stream:hover,.stream:focus-within{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(227,169,59,.13),rgba(227,169,59,.03) 70%,transparent)}
.stream:hover::before,.stream:focus-within::before{transform:scaleY(1)}
.stream .kick{font:700 10.5px/1 var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.stream h3{font:500 clamp(30px,3.4vw,44px)/1.05 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.04em;margin-top:10px;color:var(--cream)}
.stream .sc2 p{font-weight:300;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(245,240,232,.8);margin:0}
.stream .lk{display:flex;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:16px}
.stream .lk a{font:700 12px var(--b);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.stream .lk a+a{color:rgba(245,240,232,.72)}
.stream .lk a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.stream .sa img{display:block;width:100%;max-width:300px;margin-left:auto;height:auto;-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 64% 64% at 50% 52%,#000 52%,transparent 100%);mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 64% 64% at 50% 52%,#000 52%,transparent 100%)}
@media(max-width:900px){.stream{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px;padding:28px 18px}.stream .sa{display:none}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.stream,.stream::before{transition:none}}

/* ---------- consulting: the service grid ---------- */
.svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));margin-top:38px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.svc{position:relative;padding:24px 22px 26px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:background .25s ease}
.svc::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-1px;height:2px;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .28s ease}
.svc:hover{background:rgba(227,169,59,.07)}
.svc:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.svc .kick{display:block;font:700 10px/1 var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.svc h3{font:500 19px/1.2 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.025em;margin:12px 0 8px;color:var(--cream)}
.svc p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(245,240,232,.72);margin:0}
.svc-note{margin-top:24px;font-size:15px;color:rgba(245,240,232,.7)}
.svc-note a{color:var(--gold);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
@media(max-width:980px){.svc-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media(max-width:620px){.svc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.svc,.svc::before{transition:none}}
.meta-line{font:400 11px/1.4 var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-top:22px}
.fw .ctas,.inv .ctas{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:28px}
.hero .copy.solo .body{max-width:none;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7}

/* ---------- the living landing hero ---------- */
.live-hero .live{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.live-hero .stars{position:absolute;inset:-20px;transition:transform .6s ease-out}
.live-hero .stars i{position:absolute;display:block;border-radius:50%;background:#F5F0E8;opacity:.15;animation:twinkle 5s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes twinkle{0%,100%{opacity:.12;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:.85;transform:scale(1.35)}}
.live-hero .shoot{position:absolute;display:block;width:130px;height:1.5px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#FFF1C9);opacity:0;transform:rotate(26deg);transform-origin:right center;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(255,241,201,.8))}
.live-hero .shoot.s1{top:9%;left:10%;animation:shoot 14s linear 3s infinite}
.live-hero .shoot.s2{top:20%;left:46%;animation:shoot 19s linear 10s infinite}
@keyframes shoot{0%,93%{opacity:0;transform:translate(0,0) rotate(26deg)}94%{opacity:1}100%{opacity:0;transform:translate(300px,146px) rotate(26deg)}}
.live-hero .hzw{transform-origin:50% 100%;transition:transform .6s ease-out}
.live-hero .hzw img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}
.live-hero .sunpulse{position:absolute;left:71.7%;top:48.9%;width:30%;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(243,190,80,.5),rgba(243,190,80,.14) 55%,transparent 72%);mix-blend-mode:screen;animation:sunbeat 6s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes sunbeat{0%,100%{opacity:.35;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.92)}50%{opacity:.95;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08)}}
.live-hero .mist{position:absolute;left:-35%;width:170%;display:block;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(150,210,185,.17),transparent 68%);filter:blur(10px);animation:mistdrift 40s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.live-hero .mist.m1{top:40%;height:30%}
.live-hero .mist.m2{top:64%;height:32%;animation-duration:55s;animation-direction:alternate-reverse;opacity:.8}
@keyframes mistdrift{from{transform:translateX(-9%)}to{transform:translateX(9%)}}
.live-hero .ff{position:absolute;display:block;width:3px;height:3px;border-radius:50%;background:#F6E08A;box-shadow:0 0 9px 3px rgba(246,224,138,.5);opacity:0;animation:ffloat 10s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes ffloat{0%{opacity:0;transform:translate(0,0)}15%{opacity:.95}50%{transform:translate(16px,-44px)}85%{opacity:.8}100%{opacity:0;transform:translate(-10px,-100px)}}
.live-hero .glow{animation:glowdrift 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes glowdrift{from{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);opacity:.85}to{transform:translate(-40px,-18px) scale(1.14);opacity:1}}
/* the headline arrives one line at a time */
.live-hero h1 .ln{display:block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);animation:rise .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) forwards}
.live-hero h1 .ln:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.1s}
.live-hero h1 .ln:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.35s}
.live-hero h1 .ln:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.6s}
.live-hero .copy>.eyebrow,.live-hero .copy>.sub,.live-hero .copy>.ctas{opacity:0;animation:rise .8s ease forwards}
.live-hero .copy>.eyebrow{animation-delay:0s}
.live-hero .copy>.sub{animation-delay:.95s}
.live-hero .copy>.ctas{animation-delay:1.2s}
@keyframes rise{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@supports ((-webkit-background-clip:text) or (background-clip:text)){
  .live-hero h1 .ln.gold{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#E3A93B 38%,#FFF1C9 50%,#E3A93B 62%);background-size:260% 100%;background-position:100% 0;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;animation:rise .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .6s forwards,shimmer 7s ease-in-out 2s infinite}
  @keyframes shimmer{0%,55%{background-position:100% 0}85%,100%{background-position:0 0}}
}
/* long-running motion pauses when the hero is off screen */
.live-hero.off *{animation-play-state:paused!important}
/* the streams reveal as you scroll, and the artwork breathes */
.js .stream{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:background .28s ease,opacity .8s ease,transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.js .stream.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.js .stream:nth-child(2){transition-delay:0s,.12s,.12s}
.js .stream:nth-child(3){transition-delay:0s,.24s,.24s}
.stream .sa img{animation:bob 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.stream:nth-child(2) .sa img{animation-delay:-3s}
.stream:nth-child(3) .sa img{animation-delay:-6s}
@keyframes bob{from{transform:translateY(-6px)}to{transform:translateY(6px)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .live-hero *,.stream .sa img{animation:none!important}
  .live-hero h1 .ln,.live-hero .copy>.eyebrow,.live-hero .copy>.sub,.live-hero .copy>.ctas{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .js .stream{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  .live-hero .ff,.live-hero .shoot{display:none}
}
@media(max-width:700px){.live-hero .stars i:nth-child(3n){display:none}.live-hero .ff:nth-child(odd){display:none}}
.svc p a{color:var(--gold);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}

/* ---------- consulting: pillars, with their skills underneath ---------- */
.plede{font-weight:300;font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--muted);max-width:900px;margin-top:16px}
.pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));margin-top:42px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-ink)}
.pillar{position:relative;padding:28px 20px 32px;border-right:1px solid var(--line-ink);transition:background .28s ease}
.pillar:last-child{border-right:0}
.pillar::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-1px;height:3px;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .32s ease}
.pillar:hover,.pillar:focus-within{background:rgba(138,100,20,.07)}
.pillar:hover::before,.pillar:focus-within::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.pillar .pn{display:block;font:300 30px/1 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.06em;color:var(--gold-ink)}
.pillar h3{font:500 21px/1.15 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:12px 0 10px;color:var(--ink)}
.pillar .ps{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 20px;min-height:3.1em}
.skills{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-ink)}
.skills li{padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-ink)}
.skills li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.skills b{display:block;font:600 15px/1.3 var(--b);color:var(--ink)}
.skills span{display:block;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--muted);margin-top:5px}
.skills a,.pnote a{color:var(--gold-ink);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.pnote{margin-top:30px;font-size:16px;color:var(--muted)}
@media(max-width:1180px){.pillars{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.pillar{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-ink)}.pillar:nth-child(odd){border-right:1px solid var(--line-ink)}.pillar:last-child{grid-column:1/-1;border-right:0}}
@media(max-width:700px){.pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pillar{border-right:0!important}.pillar .ps{min-height:0}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.pillar,.pillar::before{transition:none}}

/* ---------- one rule for text width, site-wide ----------
   Running text fills its column. No paragraph stops short of the edge it sits against.
   Only centred blocks (contact, calls to action, the equation) keep a narrower measure, on purpose. */
.lede,.plede,.prose p,.fg p,.hero .body,.xp-panel .bd,.dchart p,.ahero .sf,.legal>h2,.legal>p,.legal>ul,.pnote{max-width:none}
.hero:not(.contact):not(.home) .copy.solo{max-width:none}
.hero.home .body,.hero.home .sub{max-width:none}
@media(min-width:1181px){.pillar h3{min-height:3.45em}}

/* ---------- consulting: the skills hang in the night sky, the mountains below ---------- */
.sky .live{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.sky .stars{position:absolute;inset:0}
.sky .stars i{position:absolute;display:block;border-radius:50%;background:#F5F0E8;opacity:.15;animation:twinkle 5s ease-in-out infinite}
.hero.sky .grid{padding-top:72px;padding-bottom:calc(14vw + 70px)}
.hero.sky .copy.solo{flex:1 1 100%}
.sky .pillars{flex:0 0 100%;margin-top:30px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.sky .pillar,.sky .pillar:nth-child(odd){border-color:var(--line)}
.sky .pillar:hover,.sky .pillar:focus-within{background:rgba(227,169,59,.08)}
.sky .pillar::before{background:var(--gold)}
.sky .pillar .pn{color:var(--gold)}
.sky .pillar h3{color:var(--cream)}
.sky .pillar .ps{color:rgba(245,240,232,.68)}
.sky .skills,.sky .skills li{border-color:var(--line)}
.sky .skills b{color:var(--cream)}
.sky .skills span{color:rgba(245,240,232,.7)}
.sky .skills a,.sky .pnote a{color:var(--gold)}
.sky .pnote{flex:0 0 100%;color:rgba(245,240,232,.72);margin-top:26px}
@media(max-width:700px){.hero.sky .grid{padding-bottom:calc(14vw + 50px)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.sky .stars i{animation:none;opacity:.5}}

/* ---------- consulting: the sky comes alive ---------- */
.live-hero .moonpulse{position:absolute;left:82.6%;top:25.6%;width:13%;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(243,231,198,.42),rgba(243,231,198,.1) 55%,transparent 72%);mix-blend-mode:screen;animation:moonbeat 8s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes moonbeat{0%,100%{opacity:.35;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.9)}50%{opacity:.9;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.1)}}
.sky.live-hero h1{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);animation:rise .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .1s forwards}
@supports ((-webkit-background-clip:text) or (background-clip:text)){
  .sky.live-hero h1 .gold{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#E3A93B 38%,#FFF1C9 50%,#E3A93B 62%);background-size:260% 100%;background-position:100% 0;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;animation:shimmer 7s ease-in-out 1.6s infinite}
}
/* the pillars rise one after another, and each skill brightens as you move over it */
.js .pillar{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:background .28s ease,opacity .8s ease,transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.js .pillar.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.js .pillar:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0s,.15s,.15s}
.js .pillar:nth-child(2){transition-delay:0s,.3s,.3s}
.js .pillar:nth-child(3){transition-delay:0s,.45s,.45s}
.js .pillar:nth-child(4){transition-delay:0s,.6s,.6s}
.js .pillar:nth-child(5){transition-delay:0s,.75s,.75s}
.sky .skills li{transition:transform .25s ease,background .25s ease}
.sky .skills li:hover{transform:translateX(5px)}
.sky .skills li:hover b{color:var(--gold)}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .sky.live-hero h1,.js .pillar{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  .sky .skills li{transition:none}
}
.inv .lede b.gold,.lede b.gold{font-weight:600;color:var(--gold)}

/* ---------- ember: three tools hang in the sky ---------- */
.pillars.three{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
.pillars.three .pillar,.pillars.three .pillar:nth-child(odd){border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:0}
.pillars.three .pillar:last-child{border-right:0;grid-column:auto}
.pillars.three .pillar h3{min-height:0}
.pillar.tool{padding-bottom:36px}
.pillar.tool .ps{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;min-height:0;margin:0 0 16px}
.pillar.tool .td{font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(245,240,232,.76);margin:0}
.pillar.tool .tlink{display:inline-block;margin-top:18px;font:700 12px var(--b);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.pillar.tool .tlink:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.sky .copy .meta-line{margin-top:20px}
@media(max-width:860px){.pillars.three{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pillars.three .pillar,.pillars.three .pillar:nth-child(odd){border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}.pillars.three .pillar:last-child{border-bottom:0}}
.meta-line a{color:var(--gold);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
#you-get .split{align-items:start;margin-top:8px}

/* ---------- consulting: pillars roll up to their skill titles ---------- */
.phint{display:none;flex:0 0 100%;margin:34px 0 0;font:400 11px/1.4 var(--m);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,240,232,.62)}
.js .phint{display:block}
.phint button{margin-left:12px;font:700 11px/1 var(--m);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);background:none;border:1px solid rgba(227,169,59,.5);padding:7px 11px;cursor:pointer;border-radius:2px}
.phint button:hover{background:rgba(227,169,59,.12)}
.phint+.pillars{margin-top:12px}
.pillars.collapsible.ready .pillar{cursor:pointer}
.pillars.collapsible.ready .pillar::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:36px;right:20px;width:9px;height:9px;border-right:2px solid var(--gold);border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold);transform:rotate(45deg);transition:transform .3s ease;opacity:.9}
.pillars.collapsible.ready .pillar.open::after{transform:rotate(-135deg);top:40px}
.pillars.collapsible.ready .pillar:not(.open):hover::after{animation:nudge 1.1s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes nudge{0%,100%{transform:rotate(45deg) translate(0,0)}50%{transform:rotate(45deg) translate(3px,3px)}}
.pillars.collapsible.ready .skills span{display:block;max-height:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;margin-top:0;transition:max-height .45s ease,opacity .3s ease,margin-top .3s ease}
.pillars.collapsible.ready .pillar.open .skills span{max-height:340px;opacity:1;margin-top:5px}
.pillars.collapsible.ready .skills li{padding:12px 0}
.pillars.collapsible.ready .skills b{transition:color .2s ease}
.pillars.collapsible.ready .pillar:hover .skills b{color:#fff}
.ptoggle{display:none}
.pillars.collapsible.ready .ptoggle{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:14px;padding:0;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font:700 11px/1 var(--m);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.ptoggle .chev{width:7px;height:7px;border-right:2px solid var(--gold);border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold);transform:rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);transition:transform .3s ease}
.pillar.open .ptoggle .chev{transform:rotate(-135deg) translate(-2px,0)}
.ptoggle:focus-visible,.phint button:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.pillars.collapsible.ready .skills span,.pillars.collapsible.ready .pillar::after,.ptoggle .chev{transition:none}.pillars.collapsible.ready .pillar:not(.open):hover::after{animation:none}}

/* ---------- why kritiq: a living crossroads, and what makes us different ---------- */
.live-hero .glowpulse{position:absolute;display:block;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(246,208,120,.55),rgba(246,208,120,.12) 55%,transparent 72%);mix-blend-mode:screen;animation:sunbeat 5s ease-in-out infinite}
.live-hero .glowpulse.em{background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(240,105,63,.5),rgba(240,105,63,.1) 55%,transparent 72%);animation-duration:3.6s}
.live-hero h1 .ln .gold{display:inline}
@supports ((-webkit-background-clip:text) or (background-clip:text)){
  .live-hero h1 .ln .gold{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#E3A93B 38%,#FFF1C9 50%,#E3A93B 62%);background-size:260% 100%;background-position:100% 0;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;animation:shimmer 7s ease-in-out 2s infinite}
}
.diff{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));margin-top:38px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-ink)}
.diff>div{position:relative;padding:28px 22px 32px;border-right:1px solid var(--line-ink);transition:background .28s ease}
.diff>div:last-child{border-right:0}
.diff>div::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-1px;height:3px;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .32s ease}
.diff>div:hover{background:rgba(138,100,20,.07)}
.diff>div:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.diff .dn{display:block;font:300 30px/1 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.06em;color:var(--gold-ink)}
.diff h3{font:500 21px/1.15 var(--d);letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:12px 0 10px;color:var(--ink)}
.diff p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--muted);margin:0}
@media(max-width:1000px){.diff{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.diff>div{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-ink)}.diff>div:nth-child(2){border-right:0}}
@media(max-width:620px){.diff{grid-template-columns:1fr}.diff>div{border-right:0}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.diff>div,.diff>div::before{transition:none}}

/* ---------- why kritiq: the first three blocks read as one night scene ---------- */
.why-flow{background:var(--night)!important;border-top:0!important;border-bottom:0!important}
.why-flow.sec{padding-top:72px;padding-bottom:72px}
.why-flow+.why-flow{padding-top:24px}
.why-flow.bigeq{background:radial-gradient(760px 380px at 50% 34%,rgba(227,169,59,.09),transparent 70%),var(--night)!important}
.live-hero .hz{-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 0,#000 40%,#000 84%,transparent 100%);mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 0,#000 40%,#000 84%,transparent 100%)}
.hero.live-hero+.why-flow{margin-top:-28px}
/* why kritiq: the two light sections at the foot are one colour and one flow */
.why-paper{background:var(--paper)!important}
.why-paper+.why-paper{padding-top:24px}
.why-paper,.why-paper+.why-paper{border-top:0!important;border-bottom:0!important}
.why-paper+.why-paper{margin-top:-2px;position:relative}.why-flow+.why-flow,.hero.live-hero+.why-flow{box-shadow:none}
.illus{margin:14px auto 0;text-align:center;font:400 10.5px/1.4 var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,240,232,.5)}

/* landmarks: a small castle, tower or statue on the horizon art (brand system: Landmarks) */
.hero .hz.hzw>img:first-child{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}
.hzw .lm{position:absolute;display:block;height:auto;pointer-events:none}
@media (max-width:800px){.hzw .lm{display:none}}

/* contact: enquiry tiles */
.svc-grid.enq{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
a.svc{display:block;color:inherit}
.svc .go{display:inline-block;margin-top:14px;font:700 11px/1 var(--m);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
@media(max-width:620px){.svc-grid.enq{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.svc-grid.enq a.svc{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.svc-grid.enq .svc .go{margin-top:auto;padding-top:16px}

/* ember: tool names can run to two lines, so keep the three chips level */
@media(min-width:861px){.pillars.three .pillar.tool h3{min-height:2.35em}}