/* ==========================================================================
   LADDR — WEB DESIGN SYSTEM
   Derived from Laddr Brand Guideline (Fahad Ibne Shahid).
   Colour 01 (blue) is the brand's voice. Colour 02 (orange) is punctuation —
   it appears where something is achieved, never as a surface.
   ========================================================================== */
:root{
  /* --- Colour 01 — brand blue ------------------------------------------- */
  --blue-700:#053EBD;
  --blue-600:#0546D8;
  --blue-500:#3775FF;

  /* --- Colour 02 — accent orange (punctuation only) --------------------- */
  --orange-500:#FF601F;
  --orange-600:#FF4A00;

  /* --- Colour 03 / 04 / 05 — ground, paper, ink ------------------------- */
  --black:#000000;
  --paper:#FFF9F7;
  --ink:#252525;

  /* --- derived surfaces (extensions, declared explicitly) --------------- */
  --surface-1:#0A0A0A;
  --surface-2:#121212;
  --surface-3:#181818;
  --line:rgba(255,249,247,.11);
  --line-2:rgba(255,249,247,.20);
  --text-muted:rgba(255,249,247,.62);
  --text-faint:rgba(255,249,247,.44);

  /* --- type ------------------------------------------------------------- */
  /* TBJ Artnik and Serotiva are licensed faces (Taboja Studio / MyFonts).
     Outfit and Instrument Sans are the closest free equivalents in skeleton
     and proportion — geometric grotesque with a tall x-height, never wide. */
  --f-display:"Outfit","TBJ Artnik",system-ui,sans-serif;
  --f-body:"Instrument Sans","Serotiva",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;

  /* --- space ------------------------------------------------------------ */
  --gut:clamp(20px,5vw,56px);
  --shell:1180px;

  /* --- motion ----------------------------------------------------------- */
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --t-fast:140ms;
  --t-base:320ms;
  --t-slow:520ms;
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; scroll-behavior:smooth; overflow-x:clip; }

body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--black);
  color:var(--paper);
  font-family:var(--f-body);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.62;
  font-feature-settings:"ss01";
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  /* clip, not hidden: hidden turns <body> into its own scroll box, which
     silently stops the header from sticking to the top of the screen */
  overflow-x:clip;
}
::selection{ background:var(--blue-600); color:var(--paper); }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
button{ font:inherit; color:inherit; }
:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--blue-500); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:3px; }

.shell{ width:100%; max-width:var(--shell); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:var(--gut); }

/* ==========================================================================
   TYPE SCALE — tracking tightens as size grows, leading tightens with it
   ========================================================================== */
.display{
  font-family:var(--f-display);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(2.7rem,6.6vw,5.4rem);
  line-height:.94;
  letter-spacing:-.038em;
  text-wrap:balance;
  margin:0;
}
.h2{
  font-family:var(--f-display);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(1.95rem,4.1vw,3.15rem);
  line-height:1.02;
  letter-spacing:-.032em;
  text-wrap:balance;
  margin:0;
}
.h3{
  font-family:var(--f-display);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.2vw,1.7rem);
  line-height:1.16;
  letter-spacing:-.022em;
  margin:0;
}
.lede{
  font-size:clamp(1rem,1.3vw,1.1rem);
  line-height:1.62;
  letter-spacing:-.004em;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  max-width:56ch;
  margin:0;
}
p{ margin:0; }

.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--f-body);
  font-size:.6875rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.185em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-faint);
  margin:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  width:6px; height:6px; flex:none;
  background:var(--orange-500);
  transform:rotate(45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LOGO — monochromatic, icon proportional to wordmark, clear space preserved
   Clear space = 0.5 x lockup height on every side (brand: 35mm gap).
   ========================================================================== */
.logo{
  display:block;
  color:var(--paper);
  padding:calc(var(--logo-h,22px) * .5);
  margin:calc(var(--logo-h,22px) * -.5);
  transition:opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.logo:hover{ opacity:.7; }
.logo svg{ display:block; height:var(--logo-h,22px); width:auto; }
.logo--nav{ --logo-h:23px; }
.logo--foot{ --logo-h:30px; }
.mark{ display:block; color:var(--paper); }
.mark svg{ display:block; height:var(--mark-h,34px); width:auto; }

/* ==========================================================================
   NAV — logo and booking button lead on the left, page links sit right
   ========================================================================== */
.nav{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:60;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(150%);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:border-color var(--t-slow) var(--ease), background var(--t-slow) var(--ease);
}
.nav.is-stuck{ border-bottom-color:var(--line); background:rgba(0,0,0,.82); }
.nav__in{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:clamp(20px,3.4vw,40px); height:70px; }
.nav__links{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:clamp(18px,2.4vw,30px);
  margin-left:auto;
  font-size:.875rem; font-weight:500;
  color:var(--text-muted);
}
.nav__links a{ position:relative; transition:color var(--t-fast) var(--ease); }
.nav__links a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-7px; height:1.5px;
  background:var(--blue-500);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover{ color:var(--paper); }
.nav__links a:hover::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTON — primary(blue) / accent(orange) / ghost, sm|md|lg
   Feedback lands on press, not on release.
   ========================================================================== */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
  height:46px; padding:0 24px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  font-family:var(--f-body);
  font-size:.9rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.006em;
  cursor:pointer; white-space:nowrap;
  transition:transform 100ms ease-out, background var(--t-base) var(--ease),
             border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.btn:active{ transform:scale(.97); }
.btn--primary{
  background:var(--blue-600); color:var(--paper);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.22) inset, 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(5,70,216,.95);
}
.btn--primary:hover{
  background:var(--blue-500);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.28) inset, 0 14px 38px -12px rgba(55,117,255,1);
}
.btn--ghost{ background:rgba(255,249,247,.04); border-color:var(--line-2); }
.btn--ghost:hover{ background:rgba(255,249,247,.08); border-color:rgba(255,249,247,.34); }
.btn--sm{ height:38px; padding:0 18px; font-size:.8125rem; }
.btn--lg{ height:54px; padding:0 30px; font-size:.95rem; }
.arrow{ display:inline-block; transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arrow{ transform:translateX(4px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO — the brand's own light: blue rising, diagonals climbing
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{
  position:relative; isolation:isolate; overflow:hidden;
  padding-block:clamp(80px,11vw,136px) clamp(60px,7.5vw,96px);
}
.bloom{ position:absolute; inset:-15% -10% auto -10%; height:150%; z-index:-2; pointer-events:none; will-change:transform; }
.bloom::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(95% 58% at 50% 96%, rgba(5,62,189,.55) 0%, rgba(5,62,189,0) 68%);
}
.bloom::after{
  content:""; position:absolute;
  left:50%; bottom:14%;
  width:min(1560px,172vw); height:min(760px,86vw);
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(50% 50% at 50% 50%,
    rgba(232,242,255,.95) 0%,
    rgba(140,180,255,.74) 14%,
    rgba(55,117,255,.56) 30%,
    rgba(5,70,216,.30) 50%,
    rgba(5,62,189,.10) 64%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0) 76%);
  filter:blur(34px);
}
/* brand motif — the guideline's diagonal parallelograms, feathered */
.diagonals{
  position:absolute; inset:-20% -20%; z-index:-3; pointer-events:none;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(-62deg,
    rgba(55,117,255,0)    0px,
    rgba(55,117,255,.085) 46px,
    rgba(55,117,255,.085) 104px,
    rgba(55,117,255,0)    150px,
    rgba(55,117,255,0)    268px);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, #000 22%, #000 58%, transparent 94%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, #000 22%, #000 58%, transparent 94%);
}
.shade{
  position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:14%; z-index:-1; pointer-events:none;
  width:min(1140px,134vw); height:min(430px,60vw);
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(50% 50% at 50% 48%,
    rgba(0,0,0,.90) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.70) 38%, rgba(0,0,0,.24) 62%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 78%);
}

.hero__in{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; text-align:center; gap:26px; }
.tag{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:11px;
  padding:8px 18px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  background:rgba(10,10,10,.62);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  font-size:.6875rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,249,247,.86);
}
.tag i{
  width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; flex:none;
  background:var(--orange-500);
  animation:pulse 3s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse{
  0%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,96,31,.55); }
  70%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 9px rgba(255,96,31,0); }
  100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,96,31,0); }
}
.hero .display{ max-width:15ch; }
.hero .display .pop--dim{ color:rgba(255,249,247,.72); }
/* each headline line lifts toward the reader under a cursor or a fingertip */
.hero .display .pop{
  display:inline-block; transform-origin:50% 60%;
  transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.34,1.35,.64,1), color .35s var(--ease), text-shadow .45s var(--ease);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
}
@media (hover:hover){
  .hero .display .pop:hover{ transform:scale(1.035); text-shadow:0 8px 34px rgba(55,117,255,.35); }
  .hero .display .pop--dim:hover{ color:rgba(255,249,247,.92); }
}
.hero .display .pop.is-pressed{ transform:scale(1.035); text-shadow:0 8px 34px rgba(55,117,255,.35); }
.hero .display .pop--dim.is-pressed{ color:rgba(255,249,247,.92); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .hero .display .pop{ transition:color .2s; transform:none !important; } }
.hero .lede{ text-align:center; max-width:57ch; }
.hero__cta{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; justify-content:center; margin-top:8px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PROOF
   ========================================================================== */
.proof{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.proof__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
.proof__cell{ padding:32px clamp(14px,2.4vw,30px); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:7px; }
.proof__cell + .proof__cell{ border-left:1px solid var(--line); }
.proof__cell:first-child{ padding-left:0; }
.proof__n{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.5rem);
  line-height:1; letter-spacing:-.035em;
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}
.proof__cell:first-child .proof__n{ color:var(--orange-500); }
.proof__l{
  font-size:.6875rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.15em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint); line-height:1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION FRAME
   ========================================================================== */
.section{ padding-block:clamp(74px,9vw,120px); }
.section--tight{ padding-block:clamp(58px,7vw,92px); }
.section__head{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; max-width:680px; margin-bottom:clamp(38px,5vw,58px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   PILLARS — rungs on a rail
   ========================================================================== */
.rungs{ position:relative; display:grid; }
.rail{ position:absolute; left:-32px; top:16px; bottom:16px; width:1px; background:var(--line); display:none; }
@media (min-width:1120px){ .rail{ display:block; } }
.rail__dot{
  position:absolute; left:50%; width:9px; height:9px; margin-left:-4.5px;
  border-radius:50%; background:var(--black); border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  transition:background var(--t-slow) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-slow) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-slow) var(--ease);
}
.rail__dot.on{ background:var(--orange-500); border-color:var(--orange-500); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(255,96,31,.15); }

.rung{
  position:relative;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  padding-block:clamp(32px,4vw,46px);
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); gap:24px;
}
.rung:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.rung::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0 -26px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(55,117,255,.075), rgba(55,117,255,0) 64%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity var(--t-slow) var(--ease); pointer-events:none;
}
.rung:hover::before{ opacity:1; }
@media (min-width:900px){
  .rung{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.88fr) minmax(0,1.12fr); gap:clamp(32px,5vw,72px); align-items:start; }
}
.rung__label{
  display:block; margin-bottom:15px;
  font-size:.6875rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.19em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--blue-500);
}
.rung__desc{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:.9375rem; margin-top:13px; max-width:44ch; }
.rung__metric{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:baseline; gap:10px;
  margin-top:22px; padding:9px 16px;
  border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--surface-1);
}
.rung__metric b{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:600; font-size:.95rem;
  letter-spacing:-.022em; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}
.rung__metric span{
  font-size:.625rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint);
}
.caps{
  list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0;
  display:grid; gap:1px;
  background:var(--line);
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden;
}
.caps li{
  background:var(--surface-1);
  padding:15px 19px;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:13px;
  font-size:.9375rem; color:rgba(255,249,247,.84);
  transition:background var(--t-base) var(--ease), color var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.caps li:hover{ background:var(--surface-3); color:var(--paper); }
.caps li::before{
  content:""; flex:none; width:5px; height:5px; margin-top:.6em;
  background:var(--blue-500); transform:rotate(45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RECRUITMENT
   ========================================================================== */
.hire{ display:grid; gap:20px; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); }
@media (min-width:860px){ .hire{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
.mode{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px;
  padding:clamp(24px,3vw,32px);
  background:linear-gradient(168deg, var(--surface-2) 0%, var(--surface-1) 100%);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:15px;
  transition:border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease), transform var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.mode:hover{ border-color:var(--line-2); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.mode__kicker{ font-size:.625rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.17em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--blue-500); }
.mode__roles{
  font-size:.875rem; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.72;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-top:15px; margin-top:auto;
}
.mode__roles b{
  display:block; margin-bottom:6px;
  font-size:.625rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint);
}
.stats{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:22px;
  margin-top:30px; padding-top:30px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.stat b{
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.1vw,2.2rem);
  letter-spacing:-.035em; line-height:1.04;
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
  color:var(--paper);
}
.stat span{ font-size:.625rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.15em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint); }

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPARISON
   ========================================================================== */
.cmp{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden; }
.cmp__row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.cmp__row:first-child{ border-top:0; }
@media (min-width:880px){ .cmp__row{ grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.28fr 1.28fr; } }
.cmp__row--head{ background:var(--surface-2); }
.cmp__cell{ padding:17px clamp(16px,2.2vw,22px); font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.55; display:flex; gap:11px; align-items:flex-start; }
@media (min-width:880px){ .cmp__cell + .cmp__cell{ border-left:1px solid var(--line); } }
.cmp__dim{ font-weight:600; font-size:.875rem; color:var(--paper); }
.cmp__old{ color:var(--text-faint); }
.cmp__new{ color:rgba(255,249,247,.88); background:rgba(5,70,216,.10); }
.mark-i{ flex:none; margin-top:.12em; font-size:.9em; }
.mark-x{ color:var(--text-faint); }
.mark-v{ color:var(--blue-500); }
.cmp__head-cell{ font-size:.6875rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint); padding-block:14px; }
.cmp__head-cell.is-laddr{ color:var(--blue-500); }
.cmp__mini{ display:none; font-size:.5625rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint); margin-bottom:5px; }
@media (max-width:879px){
  .cmp__row--head{ display:none; }
  .cmp__cell{ padding-block:13px; flex-direction:column; gap:0; }
  .cmp__dim{ padding-bottom:4px; }
  .cmp__mini{ display:block; }
  .cmp__cell .mark-i{ display:none; }
  .cmp__old,.cmp__new{ font-size:.875rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VOICES
   ========================================================================== */
.voices{ display:grid; gap:20px; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); }
@media (min-width:820px){ .voices{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
.voice{ margin:0; border-top:1px solid var(--line-2); padding-top:24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:17px; }
.voice blockquote{ margin:0; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.6; letter-spacing:-.01em; color:rgba(255,249,247,.88); }
.voice figcaption{ margin-top:auto; font-size:.8125rem; color:var(--text-faint); }
.voice figcaption b{ display:block; font-size:.875rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--paper); }

/* ==========================================================================
   CLOSE
   ========================================================================== */
.close{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.close::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:-52%;
  width:min(1240px,150vw); height:min(640px,80vw);
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(120,166,255,.34) 0%, rgba(5,70,216,.24) 34%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 72%);
  filter:blur(30px); pointer-events:none;
}
.close__in{ position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; text-align:center; gap:22px; }
.close .lede{ text-align:center; max-width:52ch; }
.close__cta{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; justify-content:center; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.foot{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--surface-1); padding-block:clamp(48px,6vw,68px) 0; }
.foot__grid{ display:grid; gap:38px; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); }
@media (min-width:820px){ .foot__grid{ grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(32px,5vw,72px); } }
.foot__blurb{ font-size:.875rem; color:var(--text-muted); max-width:38ch; margin-top:18px; }
.foot__tag{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:600;
  font-size:.9375rem; letter-spacing:-.015em;
  color:var(--text-faint); margin-top:14px;
}
.foot__tag em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--orange-500); }
.status{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; margin-top:20px;
  font-size:.625rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint);
}
.status i{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:#2ED399; box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(46,211,153,.7); display:block; }
.foot h4{ margin:0 0 17px; font-size:.625rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint); }
.foot ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:12px; }
.foot ul a{ font-size:.875rem; color:var(--text-muted); transition:color var(--t-fast) var(--ease); }
.foot ul a:hover{ color:var(--paper); }
.foot__bar{
  margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,58px); border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  padding-block:22px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px 26px; align-items:center;
  font-size:.75rem; color:var(--text-faint);
}
.foot__bar nav{ display:flex; gap:22px; margin-left:auto; }
.foot__bar a:hover{ color:var(--paper); }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width:760px){
  .proof__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .proof__cell{ padding-inline:0 18px; }
  .proof__cell:nth-child(odd){ padding-left:0; border-left:0; }
  .proof__cell:nth-child(even){ border-left:1px solid var(--line); padding-left:18px; }
  .proof__cell:nth-child(n+3){ border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .nav__links{ display:none; }
  .nav__in{ height:64px; }
  .stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:18px; }
}

/* entrance — from a visible resting state */
.rise{ animation:rise .82s var(--ease) both; }
@keyframes rise{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translate3d(0,16px,0); } to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }
.d1{ animation-delay:.07s } .d2{ animation-delay:.14s } .d3{ animation-delay:.21s }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  *,*::before,*::after{ animation-duration:.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.01ms !important; }
  .bloom{ transform:none !important; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-transparency: reduce){
  .nav{ background:var(--black); backdrop-filter:none; -webkit-backdrop-filter:none; }
  .tag{ background:var(--surface-2); backdrop-filter:none; -webkit-backdrop-filter:none; }
}

/* contact form: spam trap stays invisible; success note */
.hp{ position:absolute !important; left:-9999px; width:1px; height:1px; opacity:0; }
.form__msg.is-ok{ color:#9dbbff; border-color:rgba(90,140,255,.45); background:rgba(55,117,255,.10); }
.form__msg.is-ok b{ color:var(--paper); }

/* ==========================================================================
   LADDR — components for the interior pages
   Everything here reuses the tokens declared in the base layer.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- page hero: quieter than the homepage, same light source ------------- */
.phero{
  position:relative; isolation:isolate; overflow:hidden;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  padding-block:clamp(64px,8.5vw,110px) clamp(52px,7vw,86px);
}
.phero__glow{
  position:absolute; left:50%; top:-46%; z-index:-2; pointer-events:none;
  width:min(1360px,158vw); height:min(720px,84vw);
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(50% 50% at 50% 50%,
    rgba(140,180,255,.34) 0%, rgba(55,117,255,.26) 26%, rgba(5,70,216,.14) 46%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 72%);
  filter:blur(36px);
}
.phero__diag{
  position:absolute; inset:-30% -20%; z-index:-3; pointer-events:none;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(-62deg,
    rgba(55,117,255,0) 0px, rgba(55,117,255,.07) 46px,
    rgba(55,117,255,.07) 104px, rgba(55,117,255,0) 150px, rgba(55,117,255,0) 268px);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 0%,#000 46%,transparent 92%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 0%,#000 46%,transparent 92%);
}
.phero__in{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:22px; max-width:44rem; }
.phero__cta{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin-top:6px; }
.phero .display{ font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5.4vw,4.2rem); }

/* --- generic panel ------------------------------------------------------- */
.panel{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px;
  background:linear-gradient(168deg,var(--surface-2) 0%,var(--surface-1) 100%);
  padding:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);
}

/* --- principles (Our Story) --------------------------------------------- */
.principles{ display:grid; gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden; }
@media (min-width:760px){ .principles{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
.principle{
  background:var(--surface-1);
  padding:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px;
  transition:background var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.principle:hover{ background:var(--surface-3); }
.principle__n{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:700; font-size:.95rem;
  letter-spacing:-.02em; color:var(--blue-500);
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}
.principle p{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:.9375rem; }

/* --- timeline / prose ---------------------------------------------------- */
.prose{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px; max-width:62ch; }
.prose p{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:1rem; line-height:1.7; }
.prose strong{ color:var(--paper); font-weight:600; }

/* --- split: sticky label + content -------------------------------------- */
.split{ display:grid; gap:clamp(28px,4vw,64px); grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); align-items:start; }
@media (min-width:960px){ .split{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.72fr) minmax(0,1.28fr); } }
@media (min-width:960px){ .split__aside{ position:sticky; top:104px; } }

/* --- pillar detail (3 Pillars) ------------------------------------------ */
.pillar{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  padding-block:clamp(40px,5.5vw,68px);
  scroll-margin-top:88px;
}
.pillar:last-of-type{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.pillar__top{ display:grid; gap:clamp(24px,3.6vw,56px); grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); align-items:start; }
@media (min-width:900px){ .pillar__top{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,.72fr); } }
.pillar__kpis{ display:grid; gap:12px; }
.kpi{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--surface-1);
  padding:16px 18px;
  display:flex; align-items:baseline; justify-content:space-between; gap:14px;
}
.kpi b{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.15rem;
  letter-spacing:-.03em; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; color:var(--paper);
}
.kpi span{ font-size:.625rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.15em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint); }

.svc{ display:grid; gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden; margin-top:clamp(24px,3vw,34px); }
@media (min-width:700px){ .svc{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (min-width:1040px){ .svc--3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
.svc__item{
  background:var(--surface-1); padding:20px 22px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:7px;
  transition:background var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.svc__item:hover{ background:var(--surface-3); }
.svc__item h4{ margin:0; font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1rem; letter-spacing:-.018em; }
.svc__item p{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:.875rem; line-height:1.58; }

/* --- case studies -------------------------------------------------------- */
.case{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(168deg,var(--surface-2) 0%,var(--surface-1) 100%);
  transition:border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.case + .case{ margin-top:20px; }
.case:hover{ border-color:var(--line-2); }
.case__head{
  padding:clamp(22px,3vw,30px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:13px;
}
.case__meta{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; align-items:center; }
.chip{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center;
  padding:5px 11px; border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  font-size:.625rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-faint);
}
.chip--blue{ border-color:rgba(55,117,255,.42); color:var(--blue-500); background:rgba(5,70,216,.10); }
.case__body{ display:grid; gap:1px; background:var(--line); }
@media (min-width:820px){ .case__body{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
.case__cell{ background:var(--surface-1); padding:clamp(22px,3vw,30px); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:11px; }
.case__cell h4{
  margin:0; font-size:.625rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint);
}
.case__cell p{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:.9375rem; line-height:1.62; }
.case__results{
  display:grid; gap:1px; background:var(--line);
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
}
@media (min-width:820px){ .case__results{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); } }
.result{ background:var(--surface-2); padding:22px clamp(16px,2.2vw,22px); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
.result b{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.4vw,1.7rem); line-height:1.02;
  letter-spacing:-.032em; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}
.result:first-child b{ color:var(--orange-500); }
.result span{ font-size:.625rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint); line-height:1.5; }

/* --- calculator ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.calc{ display:grid; gap:clamp(20px,3vw,32px); grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); align-items:start; }
@media (min-width:980px){ .calc{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,.86fr); } }
@media (min-width:980px){ .calc__out{ position:sticky; top:100px; } }

.field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; padding-block:22px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.field:first-of-type{ border-top:0; padding-top:0; }
.field__top{ display:flex; align-items:baseline; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; }
.field__label{ font-size:.875rem; font-weight:500; color:rgba(255,249,247,.86); }
.field__val{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem;
  letter-spacing:-.025em; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; color:var(--blue-500);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.field__range{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; font-size:.6875rem; color:var(--text-faint); font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }

input[type=range]{
  -webkit-appearance:none; appearance:none;
  width:100%; height:4px; margin:0;
  border-radius:999px; background:rgba(255,249,247,.14);
  cursor:pointer;
}
input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-thumb{
  -webkit-appearance:none; appearance:none;
  width:20px; height:20px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--blue-600); border:2px solid var(--paper);
  box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(5,70,216,.7);
  transition:transform 100ms ease-out;
}
input[type=range]:active::-webkit-slider-thumb{ transform:scale(1.14); }
input[type=range]::-moz-range-thumb{
  width:18px; height:18px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--blue-600); border:2px solid var(--paper);
  box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(5,70,216,.7);
}

.toggles{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:9px; }
.toggle{ position:relative; }
.toggle input{ position:absolute; opacity:0; width:0; height:0; }
.toggle span{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  padding:10px 17px; border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); background:rgba(255,249,247,.03);
  font-size:.8125rem; font-weight:500; cursor:pointer;
  transition:background var(--t-base) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease), color var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.toggle span::before{
  content:""; width:7px; height:7px; flex:none;
  background:var(--text-faint); transform:rotate(45deg);
  transition:background var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.toggle input:checked + span{
  background:rgba(5,70,216,.18); border-color:var(--blue-500); color:var(--paper);
}
.toggle input:checked + span::before{ background:var(--blue-500); }
.toggle input:focus-visible + span{ outline:2px solid var(--blue-500); outline-offset:3px; }

.out{
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(168deg,rgba(5,70,216,.16) 0%,var(--surface-1) 62%);
}
.out__hero{ padding:clamp(24px,3vw,32px); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; }
.out__hero > b{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.2rem); line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.038em; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
  color:var(--paper);
}
.out__hero span{ font-size:.6875rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.15em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint); }
.out__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:1px; background:var(--line); }
.out__cell{ background:var(--surface-1); padding:20px clamp(16px,2.2vw,22px); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; }
.out__cell b{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.4rem;
  letter-spacing:-.03em; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}
.out__cell span{ font-size:.625rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint); }
.out__foot{ padding:20px clamp(16px,2.2vw,22px); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
.assump{ font-size:.75rem; line-height:1.6; color:var(--text-faint); }
.assump b{
  font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:inherit; line-height:inherit;
  letter-spacing:normal; color:var(--text-muted); font-weight:600;
}

/* the first section after a page hero sits closer to it */
.phero + .section{ padding-top:clamp(46px,5.5vw,74px); }

/* --- form ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
.form__row{ display:grid; gap:18px; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); }
@media (min-width:640px){ .form__row--2{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
.form__field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.form__field > label{ font-size:.75rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.09em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint); }
.form__field .toggle span{ text-transform:none; letter-spacing:normal; font-size:.8125rem; color:var(--text-muted); }
.form__field .toggle input:checked + span{ color:var(--paper); }
.form__field .req{ color:var(--orange-500); }
.form input[type=text],
.form input[type=email],
.form input[type=url],
.form select,
.form textarea{
  width:100%;
  font:inherit; font-size:.9375rem;
  color:var(--paper);
  background:var(--surface-1);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:10px;
  padding:13px 15px;
  transition:border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease), background var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.form textarea{ min-height:118px; resize:vertical; }
.form input::placeholder, .form textarea::placeholder{ color:rgba(255,249,247,.30); }
.form input:hover, .form select:hover, .form textarea:hover{ border-color:rgba(255,249,247,.30); }
.form input:focus, .form select:focus, .form textarea:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:var(--blue-500); background:var(--surface-2);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(55,117,255,.18);
}
.form select{ appearance:none; cursor:pointer; padding-right:40px;
  background-image:linear-gradient(45deg,transparent 50%,rgba(255,249,247,.5) 50%),linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,249,247,.5) 50%,transparent 50%);
  background-position:calc(100% - 20px) 50%, calc(100% - 15px) 50%;
  background-size:5px 5px, 5px 5px;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
}
.form__note{ font-size:.8125rem; color:var(--text-faint); line-height:1.6; }
.setup{
  border:1px dashed rgba(255,96,31,.5);
  background:rgba(255,96,31,.06);
  border-radius:12px; padding:16px 18px;
  font-size:.8125rem; line-height:1.65; color:var(--text-muted);
}
.setup b{ display:block; color:var(--orange-500); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:.625rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.setup code{ font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,monospace; font-size:.8125rem; color:var(--paper); }

/* --- contact rail -------------------------------------------------------- */
.reach{ display:grid; gap:14px; }
.reach__item{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--surface-1); padding:20px 22px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:7px;
  transition:border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease), background var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
a.reach__item:hover{ border-color:var(--blue-500); background:var(--surface-2); }
.reach__item h4{ margin:0; font-size:.625rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint); }
.reach__item b{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.05rem; letter-spacing:-.02em; word-break:break-word; }
.reach__item p{ font-size:.8125rem; color:var(--text-faint); }
.promise{ display:grid; gap:10px; margin-top:6px; }
.promise div{ display:flex; gap:11px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:.875rem; color:var(--text-muted); }
.promise div::before{ content:""; flex:none; width:5px; height:5px; margin-top:.6em; background:var(--blue-500); transform:rotate(45deg); }

/* --- FAQ ----------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.faq details{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.faq summary{
  list-style:none; cursor:pointer;
  padding-block:20px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.05rem; letter-spacing:-.02em;
  transition:color var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.faq summary:hover{ color:var(--blue-500); }
.faq summary::after{
  content:""; flex:none; width:11px; height:11px;
  border-right:1.5px solid currentColor; border-bottom:1.5px solid currentColor;
  transform:rotate(45deg) translate(-2px,-2px);
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.faq details[open] summary::after{ transform:rotate(-135deg) translate(-2px,-2px); }
.faq details p{ padding-bottom:22px; color:var(--text-muted); font-size:.9375rem; max-width:66ch; }

/* --- misc ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.band{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--surface-1); }
.linkish{ color:var(--blue-500); font-weight:500; }
.linkish:hover{ text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px; }
.sr-only{ position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px; overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0,0,0,0); white-space:nowrap; border:0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   LADDR — blue techno ground + glass layer
   One fixed backdrop sits behind every page; cards become frosted glass
   over it; the cursor carries a soft pool of light.
   ========================================================================== */

/* surfaces become translucent so the ground reads through everywhere */
:root{
  --surface-1:rgba(8,13,30,.55);
  --surface-2:rgba(14,22,46,.60);
  --surface-3:rgba(26,40,80,.55);
  --glass-rim:rgba(160,190,255,.15);
  --grid:56px;
}

/* --- the ground ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.bg{ position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:-10; pointer-events:none; overflow:hidden; background:#010309; }
.bg__base{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(70% 55% at 50% 115%, rgba(5,70,216,.50) 0%, rgba(5,70,216,0) 70%),
    radial-gradient(50% 45% at 88% -8%, rgba(55,117,255,.26) 0%, rgba(55,117,255,0) 70%),
    radial-gradient(42% 40% at 4% 34%, rgba(5,62,189,.22) 0%, rgba(5,62,189,0) 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#02040c 0%,#030a1c 55%,#020612 100%);
}
.bg__diag{
  position:absolute; inset:-25%;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(-62deg,
    rgba(55,117,255,0) 0px, rgba(55,117,255,.028) 46px,
    rgba(55,117,255,.028) 104px, rgba(55,117,255,0) 150px, rgba(55,117,255,0) 268px);
}
/* cursor light: moves by transform only, so nothing full-screen repaints */
.bg__spot{
  position:absolute; left:0; top:0; opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .6s var(--ease);
  will-change:transform;
}
.bg__spot{
  width:900px; height:900px; margin:-450px 0 0 -450px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(55,117,255,.11) 0%, rgba(55,117,255,.04) 36%, rgba(55,117,255,0) 64%);
}
.bg.is-live .bg__spot{ opacity:1; }

/* --- page chrome goes translucent ---------------------------------------- */
body{ background:#010309; }
.nav{ background:rgba(2,5,14,.5); }
.nav.is-stuck{ background:rgba(2,5,14,.78); }
.band{ background:rgba(6,11,26,.42); }
.foot{ background:rgba(2,5,14,.72); backdrop-filter:blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px); }
.hero .shade{ opacity:.8; }

/* --- glass cards --------------------------------------------------------- */
:is(.panel,.case,.mode,.caps,.svc,.principles,.out,.reach__item,.kpi,.cmp,.rung__metric){
  position:relative; isolation:isolate;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(22,34,70,.50) 0%, rgba(7,12,28,.55) 100%);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(120%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(120%);
  border-color:var(--glass-rim);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06), 0 18px 40px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
}
.out{ background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(5,70,216,.30) 0%, rgba(7,12,28,.58) 70%); }

/* sheen that follows the pointer across the glass, behind the text */
:is(.panel,.case,.mode,.caps,.svc,.principles,.out,.reach__item,.kpi,.cmp)::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  border-radius:inherit; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(440px circle at var(--gx,-999px) var(--gy,-999px), rgba(120,170,255,.06), rgba(120,170,255,0) 50%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .4s var(--ease);
}
/* a bright rim that catches the light where the pointer is */
:is(.panel,.case,.mode,.caps,.svc,.principles,.out,.reach__item,.kpi,.cmp)::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:-1px;
  border-radius:inherit; pointer-events:none; padding:1px;
  background:radial-gradient(260px circle at var(--gx,-999px) var(--gy,-999px), rgba(150,190,255,.28), rgba(150,190,255,0) 62%);
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;
          mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box exclude, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .4s var(--ease);
}
:is(.panel,.case,.mode,.caps,.svc,.principles,.out,.reach__item,.kpi,.cmp):hover::before,
:is(.panel,.case,.mode,.caps,.svc,.principles,.out,.reach__item,.kpi,.cmp):hover::after{ opacity:1; }

/* divider grids: the container is the glass, cells are clear, lines drawn per cell */
.caps,.svc,.principles,.case__body,.case__results,.out__grid{ gap:0; background:transparent; }
.svc,.principles,.caps{ background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(22,34,70,.50) 0%, rgba(7,12,28,.55) 100%); }
.caps li,.svc__item,.principle,.case__cell,.result,.out__cell{
  background:transparent;
  box-shadow:1px 0 0 var(--line), 0 1px 0 var(--line);
}
.caps li:hover,.svc__item:hover,.principle:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.035); }
.cmp__row--head{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.03); }
.cmp__new{ background:rgba(5,70,216,.14); }
.form select option{ background:#0a1022; color:var(--paper); }

/* --- the lens: a soft light that follows the cursor ---------------------- */
.lens{
  position:fixed; left:0; top:0; z-index:80;
  width:180px; height:180px; margin:-90px 0 0 -90px;
  border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .6s var(--ease);
  will-change:transform;
  /* a feathered pool of light, screen-blended so text underneath stays sharp */
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(120,165,255,.10) 0%, rgba(90,140,255,.05) 38%, rgba(90,140,255,0) 70%);
}
.lens.is-on{ opacity:1; }
.lens.is-text{ opacity:.4; }

/* --- accessibility fallbacks --------------------------------------------- */
@media (hover:none), (pointer:coarse){
  .lens,.bg__spot{ display:none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .lens,.bg__spot{ display:none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-transparency: reduce){
  :is(.panel,.case,.mode,.caps,.svc,.principles,.out,.reach__item,.kpi,.cmp,.rung__metric,.foot){
    backdrop-filter:none; -webkit-backdrop-filter:none; background:#0a1022;
  }
  .lens{ display:none; }
}
@media (prefers-contrast: more){
  :is(.panel,.case,.mode,.caps,.svc,.principles,.out,.reach__item,.kpi,.cmp){ background:#070b18; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
}

/* --- review fixes -------------------------------------------------------- */
/* small uppercase labels were 4.2:1 on the dark ground; .6 clears AA at ~5.5:1 */
:root{ --text-faint:rgba(255,249,247,.60); }

/* five services in a three-column grid: let the last one close the row */
@media (min-width:1040px){ .svc--3 .svc__item:last-child:nth-child(3n+2){ grid-column:span 2; } }

/* phone menu — links used to be hidden outright below 640px */
.nav__menu{ display:none; }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .nav__menu{
    display:inline-flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; gap:5px;
    width:40px; height:40px; padding:0 10px; margin-left:auto;
    border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:12px; background:rgba(255,249,247,.04); cursor:pointer;
  }
  .nav__menu span{ display:block; height:1.5px; background:var(--paper); border-radius:2px;
    transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease); }
  .nav.is-open .nav__menu span:first-child{ transform:translateY(3.25px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav.is-open .nav__menu span:last-child{ transform:translateY(-3.25px) rotate(-45deg); }
  .nav__links{
    display:flex; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:100%;
    flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; gap:0; margin:0;
    padding:8px var(--gut) 18px;
    /* solid: a blur can't reach the page from inside the nav's own glass */
    background:#03070f; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:0 24px 40px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
    transform-origin:top; transform:scaleY(.96); opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
    transition:opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease), transform var(--t-base) var(--ease), visibility 0s linear var(--t-base);
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav__links{ opacity:1; transform:none; visibility:visible; transition-delay:0s; }
  .nav__links a{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); font-size:1rem; color:var(--paper); }
  .nav__links a:last-child{ border-bottom:0; }
  .nav__links a::after{ display:none; }
}

/* form notice when the endpoint isn't connected yet */
.form__msg{ font-size:.875rem; line-height:1.6; padding:13px 15px; border-radius:10px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,96,31,.5); background:rgba(255,96,31,.08); color:var(--paper); }
.form__msg a{ color:var(--blue-500); }

[hidden]{ display:none !important; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating header — a rounded capsule, black easing into Laddr blue,
   with a glass pill that glides between the page links.
   ========================================================================== */
.nav,
.nav.is-stuck{
  background:transparent; border-bottom:0;
  backdrop-filter:none; -webkit-backdrop-filter:none;
  padding:12px var(--gut) 0;
  pointer-events:none;              /* the clear strip around the capsule never blocks the page */
}
.nav__in{
  pointer-events:auto;
  position:relative;
  max-width:calc(var(--shell) - 2 * var(--gut) + 44px);
  height:62px;
  padding:0 10px 0 22px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(0,0,0,.86) 0%, rgba(2,7,22,.84) 45%, rgba(5,30,92,.82) 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(150,180,255,.13);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.07), 0 10px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  transition:box-shadow var(--t-slow) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-slow) var(--ease);
}
.nav.is-stuck .nav__in{
  border-color:rgba(150,180,255,.18);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08), 0 18px 44px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
}

/* page links sit on a quiet track; the glass pill slides underneath them */
.nav__links{ position:relative; gap:2px; padding:5px; border-radius:999px; }
.nav__links a{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  padding:8px 15px; border-radius:999px;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  transition:color var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a::after{ display:none; }
.nav__links a:hover,
.nav__links a.is-lit,
.nav__links a[aria-current="page"]{ color:var(--paper); }

.nav__glass{
  position:absolute; z-index:0; left:0; top:0; width:0; height:0;
  border-radius:999px; pointer-events:none; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.13) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(190,210,255,.18);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.16), 0 6px 18px -8px rgba(5,70,216,.7);
  opacity:0;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), width .45s var(--ease), height .45s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav__glass.no-anim{ transition:none; }
/* a soft glint that travels across the glass each time it moves */
.nav__glass::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 35%, rgba(255,255,255,.22) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 65%);
  background-size:250% 100%; background-position:120% 0;
}
.nav__glass.is-glint::after{ animation:glint .7s var(--ease); }
@keyframes glint{ from{ background-position:120% 0; } to{ background-position:-20% 0; } }

/* phones: capsule stays, the links open as a rounded panel under it */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .nav{ padding:10px 12px 0; }
  .nav__in{ height:58px; padding:0 8px 0 18px; gap:12px; }
  .nav__glass{ border-radius:14px; }
  .nav__links{
    position:absolute; gap:2px; margin:0;
    top:calc(100% + 8px); left:0; right:0;
    padding:8px; border-radius:22px;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg, #02050e 0%, #051a52 100%);
    border:1px solid rgba(150,180,255,.14);
  }
  .nav__links a{ padding:14px 18px; border-radius:14px; border-bottom:0; color:var(--text-muted); }
  .nav__links a:hover, .nav__links a.is-lit, .nav__links a[aria-current="page"]{ color:var(--paper); }
  .nav__menu{ border-radius:999px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .nav__glass{ transition:opacity .2s linear; }
  .nav__glass.is-glint::after{ animation:none; }
}

/* scroll-edge fade: content dissolves as it slides up behind the floating capsule */
.nav::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:0; height:48px; z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(1,3,9,.9) 0%, rgba(1,3,9,.55) 45%, rgba(1,3,9,0) 100%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity var(--t-slow) var(--ease); pointer-events:none;
}
.nav.is-stuck::before{ opacity:1; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Pillar deck — three portrait glass cards that cycle in a loop until one
   is picked. The centre card faces the reader; the other two wait behind.
   ========================================================================== */
.deck{
  position:relative;
  padding-top:clamp(12px, 2vw, 24px);
  overflow-x:clip;
  margin-inline:calc(var(--gut) * -1);
  padding-inline:var(--gut);
}

/* a soft beam of light falling on the front card */
.deck__beam{
  position:absolute; left:50%; top:-40px; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  width:min(560px, 90vw); height:min(620px, 120vw);
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(50% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(110,150,255,.26) 0%, rgba(55,117,255,.11) 45%, rgba(55,117,255,0) 75%);
  filter:blur(8px);
}

.deck__stage{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  display:grid;                         /* all three cards share one cell, so the stage */
  grid-template-areas:"card";           /* is exactly as tall as the tallest card        */
  justify-items:center;
  touch-action:pan-y;
}

.pcard{
  grid-area:card;
  position:relative;
  width:min(390px, 80vw);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
  padding:34px 30px 30px;
  border-radius:22px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,72,210,.46) 0%, rgba(10,44,140,.36) 45%, rgba(8,20,62,.66) 80%, rgba(6,14,40,.74) 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(90,140,255,.30);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.10),
    0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.85);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(130%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(130%);
  cursor:pointer;
  transform-origin:50% 60%;
  transition:
    transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),
    opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),
    filter .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),
    border-color .4s var(--ease);
  will-change:transform;
}
/* four small corner studs, like fittings on a glass panel */
.pcard::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:12px; pointer-events:none; border-radius:12px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.65) 0 1.2px, transparent 1.8px) left top / 8px 8px no-repeat,
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.65) 0 1.2px, transparent 1.8px) right top / 8px 8px no-repeat,
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.65) 0 1.2px, transparent 1.8px) left bottom / 8px 8px no-repeat,
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.65) 0 1.2px, transparent 1.8px) right bottom / 8px 8px no-repeat;
}

/* positions: front, waiting left, waiting right */
.pcard[data-pos="c"]{ transform:translateX(0) scale(1); opacity:1; z-index:3; filter:none; cursor:pointer; }
.pcard[data-pos="c"]:hover{ border-color:rgba(130,175,255,.5); }
.pcard[data-pos="c"]:active{ transform:scale(.985); transition-duration:.1s; }
.pcard[data-pos="l"]{ transform:translateX(-66%) scale(.86); opacity:.55; z-index:2; filter:brightness(.72) saturate(.85); }
.pcard[data-pos="r"]{ transform:translateX(66%)  scale(.86); opacity:.55; z-index:2; filter:brightness(.72) saturate(.85); }
.pcard[data-pos="l"]:hover, .pcard[data-pos="r"]:hover{ opacity:.8; border-color:rgba(110,160,255,.45); }
.pcard.is-wrapping{ z-index:1; }      /* the card travelling round the back never crosses the front */
.pcard[data-pos="l"] *, .pcard[data-pos="r"] *{ pointer-events:none; }

.pcard__icon{
  align-self:center;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%;
  color:#dbe5ff;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(90,140,255,.34), rgba(5,70,216,.10));
  border:1px solid rgba(120,165,255,.36);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  margin-bottom:4px;
}
.pcard__icon svg{ width:24px; height:24px; }
.pcard__label{
  align-self:center;
  font-size:.6875rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.19em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#9dbbff;   /* lighter blue so the small label stays readable on the bluer glass */
}
.pcard__title{
  margin:0; text-align:center;
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); line-height:1.18; letter-spacing:-.022em;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.pcard__desc{ text-align:center; color:var(--text-muted); font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.6; }
.pcard__list{
  list-style:none; margin:6px 0 0; padding:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.pcard__list li{
  display:flex; gap:11px; align-items:flex-start;
  padding:11px 2px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:.875rem; line-height:1.5; color:rgba(255,249,247,.84);
}
.pcard__list li::before{
  content:""; flex:none; width:5px; height:5px; margin-top:.6em;
  background:#7fa6ff; transform:rotate(45deg);
}
.pcard__metric{
  align-self:center; margin-top:auto;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:baseline; gap:10px;
  padding:9px 16px; border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(110,160,255,.32); background:rgba(5,70,216,.18);
}
.pcard__metric b, .pcard__metric span{ white-space:nowrap; }
.pcard__metric b{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:600; font-size:.95rem; letter-spacing:-.02em; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }
.pcard__metric span{ font-size:.625rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint); }

/* tabs: a small glass switch under the deck, like a segmented control */
.deck__tabs{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:4px;
  width:max-content; max-width:100%; margin:34px auto 0;
  padding:5px; border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(8,13,30,.6); border:1px solid rgba(170,195,255,.14);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.deck__tab{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid transparent; background:transparent; cursor:pointer;
  padding:9px 20px; border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.8125rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-muted);
  transition:color var(--t-base) var(--ease), background var(--t-base) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.deck__tab:hover{ color:var(--paper); }
.deck__tab[aria-selected="true"]{
  color:var(--paper);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.13), rgba(255,255,255,.04));
  border-color:rgba(190,210,255,.18);
}
/* while the loop runs, the active tab shows how long until the next card */
.deck__tab i{
  position:absolute; left:14px; right:14px; bottom:4px; height:1.5px; border-radius:2px;
  background:rgba(120,165,255,.9); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; opacity:0;
}
.deck.is-playing .deck__tab[aria-selected="true"] i{ opacity:1; animation:deckTimer var(--deck-ms, 4200ms) linear forwards; }
.deck.is-paused .deck__tab[aria-selected="true"] i{ animation-play-state:paused; }
@keyframes deckTimer{ from{ transform:scaleX(0); } to{ transform:scaleX(1); } }

.deck__hint{ margin-top:14px; text-align:center; font-size:.75rem; color:var(--text-faint); }

@media (max-width:640px){
  .pcard{ width:min(340px, 82vw); padding:30px 22px 24px; }
  .pcard[data-pos="l"]{ transform:translateX(-78%) scale(.84); }
  .pcard__metric{ flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:3px; border-radius:16px; padding:9px 20px; }
  .pcard[data-pos="r"]{ transform:translateX(78%)  scale(.84); }
  .deck__tab{ padding:9px 16px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .pcard{ transition:opacity .25s linear; }
  .deck__tab i{ display:none; }
}


/* "book a discovery call" cue — only on the card in front */
.pcard__cta{
  align-self:center; margin-top:-2px;
  font-size:.75rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em; color:#9dbbff;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(4px);
  transition:opacity .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.pcard[data-pos="c"] .pcard__cta{ opacity:.85; transform:none; }
.pcard[data-pos="c"]:hover .pcard__cta{ opacity:1; }
.pcard[data-pos="c"]:hover .pcard__cta .arrow{ transform:translateX(4px); }

/* the pop-up: a glass card over a softly blurred, dimmed page */
.bookpop{
  width:min(440px, calc(100vw - 32px));
  padding:30px 28px 26px; border-radius:22px;
  color:var(--paper);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,72,210,.55) 0%, rgba(8,24,72,.88) 60%, rgba(6,14,40,.94) 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(110,160,255,.35);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.12), 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(140%); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(140%);
}
.bookpop[open]{ animation:popIn .38s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1); }
.bookpop::backdrop{ background:rgba(1,3,9,.55); backdrop-filter:blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px); }
@keyframes popIn{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(12px) scale(.96); } to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }
.bookpop .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:12px; }
.bookpop__title{
  margin:0; font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:600;
  font-size:1.35rem; line-height:1.2; letter-spacing:-.022em; text-wrap:balance;
}
.bookpop__text{ margin-top:12px; color:var(--text-muted); font-size:.9375rem; line-height:1.6; }
.bookpop__actions{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-top:24px; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .bookpop[open]{ animation:none; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Client endorsements — glass cards gliding past in an endless loop.
   JS copies the cards so the belt is seamless; without JS (or with reduced
   motion) they sit as a swipeable row instead.
   ========================================================================== */
.voices.is-belt{
  display:block;
  margin-inline:calc(var(--gut) * -1);
  overflow:hidden;
  padding-block:8px 18px;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 9%, #000 91%, transparent 100%);
          mask:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 9%, #000 91%, transparent 100%);
}
.voices__track{
  display:flex; gap:20px; width:max-content;
  padding-inline:10px;
  will-change:transform;
}
.voices.is-belt .voice{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:min(380px, 78vw);
  padding:28px 26px 24px;
  border:1px solid rgba(90,140,255,.24);
  border-radius:20px;
  background:linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(20,72,210,.26) 0%, rgba(10,30,90,.30) 45%, rgba(6,14,40,.62) 100%);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08), 0 22px 44px -28px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
  transition:border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.voices.is-belt .voice:hover{ border-color:rgba(130,170,255,.45); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.voices.is-belt .voice blockquote{ font-size:.97rem; }
.voices.is-belt .voice figcaption{ padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }

/* reduced motion: no belt — a row you can swipe or scroll through */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .voices.is-belt{ overflow-x:auto; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory; -webkit-mask:none; mask:none; padding-inline:var(--gut); }
  .voices.is-belt .voice{ scroll-snap-align:start; }
  .voices.is-belt .voice[aria-hidden="true"]{ display:none; }
}
