/* ============================================================
   Crucial Info | Portfolio Site
   Bold editorial black & white design. No external dependencies.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --ink: #F5EFE0;
  --paper: #0A0A0C;
  --alabaster: #101014;
  --stone: #121218;
  --line: rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  --dim: #C9C2B2;
  --muted: #101014;
  --accent: #D4AF37;
  --gold: #D4AF37;
  --gold-light: #F0D878;
  --gold-deep: #B8962E;
  --black: #0A0A0C;
  --black-2: #101014;
  --black-3: #14141B;
  --amber: #D4AF37;
  --emerald: #D4AF37;
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

::selection { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }

::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 12px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #fff; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--ink); border: 3px solid #fff; border-radius: 8px; }

.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.container.narrow { max-width: 800px; }

/* Outlined display text */
.outline {
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--ink);
}
.outline-light {
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 2px #ffffff;
}
@supports not (-webkit-text-stroke: 1px black) {
  .outline { color: var(--ink); }
  .outline-light { color: #ffffff; }
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 60;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ink);
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); }

.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; height: 66px; }

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-right: auto; }
.brand-photo { width: 36px; height: 33px; object-fit: contain; }
.brand-name { font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.03em; font-size: 1.08rem; text-transform: uppercase; }

.main-nav { display: flex; gap: 4px; }
.nav-link {
  padding: 8px 13px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dim);
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--ink); background: var(--soft); }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--ink); }
.nav-link.nav-cta { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0D878, #D4AF37); color: #0A0A0C; border: 1px solid #F0D878; }
.nav-link.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--ink-2); box-shadow: 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }

.header-social { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.header-social a {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink); color: var(--ink);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.header-social a:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0D878, #D4AF37); color: #0A0A0C; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.nav-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; }
.nav-toggle span { width: 24px; height: 2.5px; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform 0.25s, opacity 0.25s; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 140px 24px 110px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px) 0 0 / 24px 24px,
    #ffffff;
}
.hero-bgword {
  position: absolute; top: 46px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: clamp(7rem, 23vw, 18rem);
  font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em; line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  user-select: none;
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-inner { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }

.hero-photo-wrap { position: relative; width: fit-content; margin: 0 auto 34px; }
.hero-photo {
  width: min(320px, 78vw);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 5px solid var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4.6vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.15;
}
.hero-aka { color: var(--dim); font-weight: 600; }

.hero-sub {
  margin-top: 10px; color: var(--ink);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.2rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 800;
}
.hero-role {
  margin-top: 4px; color: var(--dim);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.8vw, 0.95rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-quote {
  margin: 24px auto 0; max-width: 700px;
  color: #333333; font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.05rem);
}

.hero-actions { margin-top: 40px; display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.btn {
  display: inline-block; padding: 15px 34px;
  border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer; border: 2.5px solid var(--ink);
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; box-shadow: 6px 6px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22); }
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translate(-2px, -2px); box-shadow: 9px 9px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28); }
.btn-ghost { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; transform: translate(-2px, -2px); box-shadow: 6px 6px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.22); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

.scroll-hint {
  position: absolute; bottom: 26px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: var(--ink); animation: bob 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes bob { 0%,100% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); } 50% { transform: translate(-50%, 8px); } }

/* ---------- Marquee ---------- */
.marquee {
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
  border-block: 3px solid var(--ink);
  outline: 2px solid #fff;
  overflow: hidden; padding: 18px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 2.2rem; width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 26s linear infinite;
  font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; font-size: 0.95rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-track .sep { color: #9a9a9a; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section { padding: 96px 0; position: relative; }
.section-alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.section-dark { background: #0A0A0C; color: #F5EFE0; border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.35); }

.sec-head {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ink);
  padding-bottom: 18px;
}
.sec-head.light { border-bottom-color: #fff; }
.sec-num {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 1;
}
.sec-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em; line-height: 1.1;
}

.section-sub { color: var(--dim); max-width: 640px; margin: -18px 0 40px; }
.section-sub.left { margin-left: 0; }
.section-sub.light { color: #cfcfcf; margin-top: 0; text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; }

.prose p { margin-bottom: 16px; color: #333; }
.prose .lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 22px; line-height: 1.3;
}
.prose-wide { max-width: 800px; }

/* ---------- Grids & cards ---------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 26px; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.service-card {
  background: var(--panel);
  border: 2.5px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px 26px;
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  position: relative;
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translate(-4px, -4px); box-shadow: 8px 8px 0 var(--ink); }

.section-dark .service-card {
  background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 8px 8px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}
.section-dark .service-card:hover { box-shadow: 12px 12px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); }
.section-dark .service-card p { color: var(--dim); }

.service-icon {
  width: 70px; height: 70px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06); }
.service-card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.service-card p { color: var(--dim); font-size: 0.93rem; }

.work-card { text-align: left; }
.work-num {
  font-size: 3.4rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sub-heading {
  margin: 76px 0 30px; text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #fff;
}
.sub-heading::after {
  content: ""; display: block; width: 56px; height: 4px;
  background: #fff; margin: 12px auto 0;
}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.quote-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 28px 24px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.quote-card:hover { transform: translate(-4px, -4px); box-shadow: 8px 8px 0 var(--ink); }
.quote-card::before { content: none !important; display: none !important; }
.quote-card p { color: #333; font-size: 0.97rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.quote-card footer { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.quote-card footer img { width: 42px; height: 38px; object-fit: contain; }
.quote-card footer span { font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.faq-item {
  background: #fff; border: 2.5px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.faq-item.open { box-shadow: 6px 6px 0 var(--ink); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 14px; padding: 19px 24px;
  background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--ink); font: inherit; font-weight: 800; text-align: left;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.03em; font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.faq-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; transition: transform 0.25s; flex: none; }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease; }
.faq-a p { padding: 0 24px 20px; color: var(--dim); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-form {
  margin-top: 40px;
  background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 34px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px;
  box-shadow: 12px 12px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}
.form-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.form-row label { font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.req { color: var(--ink); }
.form-row input, .form-row textarea {
  background: #f7f7f7; color: var(--ink);
  border: 2px solid var(--ink); border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 13px 16px; font: inherit; font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  resize: vertical;
}
.form-row input:focus, .form-row textarea:focus {
  outline: none; box-shadow: 4px 4px 0 var(--ink); transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
}
.form-row input.invalid, .form-row textarea.invalid { border-color: #cc0000; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.9rem; min-height: 1.3em; text-align: center; font-weight: 700; }
.form-note.ok { color: #007a33; }
.form-note.err { color: #cc0000; }

.contact-direct { margin-top: 26px; display: flex; gap: 26px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.contact-direct a { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 800; border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--ink); padding-bottom: 2px; }
.contact-direct.light a { color: #fff; border-bottom-color: #fff; }
.contact-direct.light a:hover { color: #bdbdbd; border-bottom-color: #bdbdbd; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
.footer-word {
  font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 12.5vw, 10.5rem);
  font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center; line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 54px 12px 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.footer-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 26px; padding: 34px 24px 30px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  border-top: 2px solid #2e2e2e;
}
.footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.footer-logo { width: 46px; height: 42px; object-fit: contain; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-brand h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.footer-brand p { color: #b5b5b5; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.footer-links, .footer-social { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-links a, .footer-social a { color: #b5b5b5; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-links a:hover, .footer-social a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 2px solid #2e2e2e; padding: 16px 0; text-align: center; color: #8a8a8a; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ---------- Back to top ---------- */
.back-top {
  position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 55;
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid #fff; outline: 2px solid var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer; display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 5px 5px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.back-top.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ---------- Reveal ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .header-social { display: none; }

  .main-nav {
    position: fixed; top: 66px; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    width: min(300px, 84vw);
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid var(--ink); border-right: 0; border-radius: 0 0 0 18px;
    padding: 16px;
    transform: translateX(105%);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  }
  .main-nav.open { transform: none; }
  .nav-link { padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink); }

  .section { padding: 70px 0; }
  .hero { padding-top: 120px; }
  .hero-photo { width: 240px; }
  .sec-head { gap: 14px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-photo { width: 210px; }
  .footer-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .footer-brand { align-items: center; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .scroll-hint, .marquee-track { animation: none; }
  * { transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
}

/* ---------- Hero kicker pill ---------- */
.hero-kicker {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}
.hero-kicker .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; animation: pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.25; } }

/* ---------- Process steps ---------- */
.process .step {
  background: #fff;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.process .step:hover { transform: translate(-4px, -4px); box-shadow: 8px 8px 0 var(--ink); }
.step-num {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
  font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.step h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.02em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step p { color: var(--dim); font-size: 0.93rem; }
.process .step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "\2192";
  position: absolute; right: -22px; top: 44px;
  font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--ink);
}

/* ---------- Why work with me ---------- */
.why-grid { align-items: start; gap: 48px; }
.value-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.value-list li {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; color: #fff;
}
.value-list .check {
  flex: none; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-weight: 900; font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.why-right p { color: #cfcfcf; font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.badges span {
  border: 2px solid #fff; border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 9px 18px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.83rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.badges span:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
  padding: 96px 24px; text-align: center;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}
.cta-inner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.cta-inner p { color: #cfcfcf; max-width: 560px; margin: 16px auto 34px; }
.btn-light { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); border: 2.5px solid #fff; }
.btn-light:hover { transform: translate(-2px, -2px); box-shadow: 7px 7px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .process .step:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
  .why-grid { gap: 30px; }
}

/* ---------- Chunky stick buddy ---------- */
.buddy {
  position: fixed; bottom: 6px; left: 40px; z-index: 80;
  width: 96px; cursor: pointer; user-select: none;
  transition: left 0.2s linear;
}
.buddy-figure svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; overflow: visible; }
.buddy[data-dir="left"] .buddy-figure { transform: scaleX(-1); }
.buddy.behind { z-index: 1; }
.hero .hero-photo { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* turn white on black sections */
.buddy.on-dark .buddy-figure svg { filter: none; }
.buddy { filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.6)); }
.buddy-heart { color: #D4AF37; }
.buddy-heart.light { color: #F0D878; }

.buddy .limbs, .buddy .face, .buddy .thought, .buddy .stars, .buddy .sign { display: none; }

/* faces by mood */
.buddy[data-mood="open"] .face-open { display: block; }
.buddy[data-mood="blink"] .face-blink { display: block; }
.buddy[data-mood="happy"] .face-happy { display: block; }
.buddy[data-mood="wow"] .face-wow { display: block; }
.buddy[data-mood="love"] .face-love { display: block; }
.buddy[data-mood="sleepy"] .face-sleepy { display: block; }
.buddy[data-mood="sad"] .face-sad { display: block; }

/* limbs by pose */
.buddy[data-pose="stand"] .arms-stand, .buddy[data-pose="stand"] .legs-stand,
.buddy[data-pose="think"] .arms-think, .buddy[data-pose="think"] .legs-stand,
.buddy[data-pose="wave"] .arms-wave, .buddy[data-pose="wave"] .legs-stand,
.buddy[data-pose="point"] .arms-point, .buddy[data-pose="point"] .legs-stand,
.buddy[data-pose="run"] .arms-run, .buddy[data-pose="run"] .legs-run,
.buddy[data-pose="sit"] .arms-sit, .buddy[data-pose="sit"] .legs-sit,
.buddy[data-pose="cheer"] .arms-cheer, .buddy[data-pose="cheer"] .legs-stand,
.buddy[data-pose="jump"] .arms-cheer, .buddy[data-pose="jump"] .legs-jump,
.buddy[data-pose="order"] .arms-order, .buddy[data-pose="order"] .legs-stand { display: block; }
.buddy[data-pose="sad"] .arms-sad, .buddy[data-pose="sad"] .legs-stand { display: block; }
.buddy[data-pose="sad"] .buddy-figure svg { transform: rotate(4deg) translateY(2px); }

.buddy[data-pose="think"] .thought { display: block; }
.buddy[data-pose="cheer"] .stars, .buddy[data-pose="jump"] .stars { display: block; }
.buddy[data-pose="order"] .sign { display: block; }
.buddy[data-pose="sit"] .buddy-figure svg { transform: translateY(16px); }

/* running cycle */
.al, .ll { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: 100% 0%; }
.ar, .lr { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: 0% 0%; }
@keyframes swing { 0%,100% { transform: rotate(32deg); } 50% { transform: rotate(-32deg); } }
.buddy[data-pose="run"] .al, .buddy[data-pose="run"] .lr { animation: swing 0.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.buddy[data-pose="run"] .ar, .buddy[data-pose="run"] .ll { animation: swing 0.4s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -0.2s; }
@keyframes run-bob { to { transform: translateY(-4px); } }
.buddy[data-pose="run"] .buddy-figure svg { animation: run-bob 0.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }

/* waving */
.wave-arm { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: 0% 100%; }
@keyframes wave-wiggle { 0%,100% { transform: rotate(0deg); } 50% { transform: rotate(16deg); } }
.buddy[data-pose="wave"] .wave-arm { animation: wave-wiggle 0.7s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* jumping */
@keyframes jump-up {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  35% { transform: translateY(-22px); }
  70% { transform: translateY(0); }
  85% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}
.buddy[data-pose="jump"] .buddy-figure svg { animation: jump-up 0.7s ease; }

/* cheering wiggle */
@keyframes cheer-bounce { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-5px); } }
.buddy[data-pose="cheer"] .buddy-figure svg { animation: cheer-bounce 0.8s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* speech bubble */
.buddy-bubble {
  position: absolute; bottom: calc(100% + 10px); left: 0;
  width: max-content; max-width: 190px;
  background: #fff; border: 2.5px solid #111; border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 8px 13px; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: #111;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0 #111;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px) scale(0.9);
  transform-origin: bottom left;
  transition: opacity 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}
.buddy-bubble::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 26px; top: 100%;
  width: 10px; height: 10px; background: #fff;
  border-right: 2.5px solid #111; border-bottom: 2.5px solid #111;
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(45deg);
}
.buddy-bubble.show { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* hearts */
.buddy-heart {
  position: fixed; z-index: 81; font-size: 18px;
  animation: heart-float 1.1s ease forwards; pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes heart-float { to { transform: translateY(-80px) scale(1.5); opacity: 0; } }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .buddy { width: 72px; left: 12px; bottom: 4px; }
  .buddy-bubble { max-width: 150px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .buddy svg, .buddy .wave-arm, .buddy .al, .buddy .ar, .buddy .ll, .buddy .lr { animation: none !important; }
}


/* ---------- Trust stats band ---------- */
.stats-band {
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ink);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px; text-align: center;
}
.stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label {
  color: #bdbdbd; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- About page ---------- */
.about-hero { padding-top: 150px; }
.slot-note {
  border: 2.5px dashed var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
  padding: 28px 30px;
  box-shadow: 10px 10px 0 rgba(17,17,17,0.12);
}
.slot-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.slot-note p:last-child { color: var(--dim); }
.about-face { text-align: center; }
.about-photo-wrap { display: inline-block; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.about-photo-wrap .hero-photo { width: min(250px, 62vw); }
.about-name {
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.4vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.about-aka { font-weight: 700; color: var(--dim); margin-top: 2px; }
.about-tag {
  margin-top: 10px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.timeline {
  margin-top: 40px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ink);
  padding-left: 36px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 26px;
}
.t-item { position: relative; }
.t-item::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  left: -44px; top: 8px;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  background: var(--ink); border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #fff, 0 0 0 6.5px var(--ink);
}
.t-card {
  border: 2.5px solid var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  box-shadow: 8px 8px 0 var(--ink);
}
.t-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.slot-inline { color: var(--dim); font-style: italic; }

/* ---------- Hero v2: particle network + big headline ---------- */
.hero-particles {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-big {
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 7.5vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 26px 0 22px;
}
.hero-big .outline { -webkit-text-stroke-width: 2.5px; }

/* ---------- Hero visuals row: portrait + real hands shot ---------- */
.hero-visuals {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 38px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-visuals .hero-photo-wrap { margin: 0; }
.hero-shot-wrap {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  width: min(400px, 88vw);
  margin: 0;
  border: 3px solid var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 12px 12px 0 var(--ink);
}
.hero-shot {
  display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;
  filter: saturate(1.08);
}

/* ---------- Auto-translate widget ---------- */
.header-lang { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.header-lang .goog-te-combo,
.header-lang select {
  font: inherit; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--ink); border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 10px; cursor: pointer;
  max-width: 130px;
}
.goog-logo-link, .goog-te-gadget > span { display: none !important; }
.goog-te-gadget { color: transparent !important; font-size: 0 !important; }

/* hide Google's prompt/banner so translation happens silently */
.goog-te-banner-frame { display: none !important; }
body { top: 0 !important; }
.goog-tooltip, .goog-te-spinner-box { display: none !important; }

/* ---------- One-time language notice ---------- */
.lang-notice {
  position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 26px;
  transform: translate(-50%, 20px);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 95;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 10px 10px 0 var(--ink);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  align-items: center; text-align: center;
  max-width: min(92vw, 440px);
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
}
.lang-notice.show { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); pointer-events: auto; }
.lang-notice p { font-weight: 700; }
.lang-notice-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.lang-notice .btn { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ---------- Production layer: a11y, consent, forms ---------- */
.skip-link {
  position: fixed; top: -60px; left: 16px; z-index: 200;
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 18px; font-weight: 800;
  transition: top .2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 12px; }
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--ink);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
.hp-wrap { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.btn[disabled] { opacity: 0.55; cursor: not-allowed; pointer-events: none; }
.consent-bar {
  position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 20px;
  transform: translate(-50%, 24px);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 96;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 10px 10px 0 var(--ink);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  max-width: min(94vw, 560px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
}
.consent-bar.show { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); pointer-events: auto; }
.consent-bar p { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.consent-bar a { text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 800; }
.consent-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.consent-actions .btn { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
body.has-consent .lang-notice { bottom: 150px; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  body.has-consent .lang-notice { bottom: 190px; }
}

/* ---------- Performance & a11y hardening ---------- */
img { height: auto; }
img[loading="lazy"] { content-visibility: auto; }
.recaptcha-wrap { margin: 8px 0 4px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; align-items: flex-start; }
.recaptcha-note { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--dim); }
.recaptcha-note a { text-decoration: underline; }
.g-recaptcha { transform-origin: left top; }
@media (max-width: 380px) { .g-recaptcha { transform: scale(0.85); } }

/* High contrast focus for keyboard users */
:focus { outline: none; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--ink); outline-offset: 3px; }
a:focus-visible { outline-offset: 2px; }

/* Ensure touch targets minimum 44px on mobile */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav-link { min-height: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
  .btn { min-height: 44px; }
}

/* Prevent layout shift */
.hero-particles { contain: strict; }
.brand-photo, .footer-logo { aspect-ratio: attr(width) / attr(height); }

/* Reduced motion already handled, ensure no animation on print */
@media print {
  .buddy, .back-top, .hero-particles, .marquee, .consent-bar, .lang-notice { display: none !important; }
  .site-header { position: static; }
  .section { padding: 32px 0; }
}

/* ---------- Portfolio concept cards ---------- */
.work-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.work-img-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: #f2f2f2; border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--ink); }
.work-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 240px; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .4s ease; }
.work-card:hover .work-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.work-tag { position: absolute; left: 12px; top: 12px; background: var(--ink); color: #fff; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 999px; }
.work-card h3 { padding: 18px 22px 0; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.work-card p { padding: 8px 22px 0; flex: 1; }
.work-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; padding: 14px 22px 0; }
.work-meta span { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; border: 1.5px solid var(--ink); border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 10px; }
.work-link { display: inline-block; margin: 16px 22px 20px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--ink); padding-bottom: 2px; align-self: flex-start; transition: opacity .2s; }
.work-link:hover { opacity: 0.7; }
.work-note { margin-top: 32px; background: #f7f7f7; border: 2px dashed var(--ink); padding: 18px 20px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.work-note a { text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 800; }

/* ---------- Testimonials enhanced ---------- */
.quote-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; }
.quote-name { font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.quote-role { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--dim); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 2px; }
.testimonial-note { margin-top: 28px; text-align: center; color: var(--dim); font-size: 0.85rem; max-width: 640px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ---------- Testimonials slider 15 ---------- */
#testimonials .sec-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.t-controls { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.t-btn { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2.5px solid var(--ink); background: #fff; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 900; cursor: pointer; display: grid; place-items: center; transition: all .2s; }
.t-btn:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; transform: translate(-2px,-2px); box-shadow: 4px 4px 0 var(--ink); }
.t-slider-wrap { overflow: hidden; margin: 0 -12px; padding: 12px; }
.t-track { display: flex; gap: 20px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scrollbar-width: none; -ms-overflow-style: none; padding-bottom: 10px; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
.t-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.t-slide { flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 14px); scroll-snap-align: start; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .t-slide { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 10px); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .t-slide { flex: 0 0 88%; } }
.t-slide .quote-card { height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.quote-top { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.quote-avatar { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--ink); flex: none; }
.quote-stars { color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: 4px; }
.t-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 20px; }
.t-dot { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--ink); background: #fff; cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s; }
.t-dot.active { background: var(--ink); transform: scale(1.2); }

.quote-project { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--dim); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 2px; display: flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.verified-badge { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; font-size: 0.65rem; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* ---------- Team section ---------- */
.team-grid { margin-top: 20px; }
.team-card { background: #fff; border: 2.5px solid var(--ink); border-radius: 18px; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s; }
.team-card:hover { transform: translate(-4px,-4px); box-shadow: 8px 8px 0 var(--ink); }
.team-card.featured { border-width: 3px; }
.team-photo-wrap { background: #f2f2f2; border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--ink); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 1; }
.team-photo-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .4s; }
.team-card:hover .team-photo-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.team-card h3 { padding: 18px 20px 0; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 900; }
.team-role { padding: 4px 20px 0; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--dim); }
.team-bio { padding: 10px 20px 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #333; min-height: 60px; }
.team-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; padding: 14px 20px 18px; }
.team-tags span { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; border: 1.5px solid var(--ink); border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 10px; }
.team-note { margin-top: 32px; background: #fff; border: 2.5px solid var(--ink); padding: 18px 22px; box-shadow: 8px 8px 0 var(--ink); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.team-note strong { font-weight: 900; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.team-placeholder { display: grid; place-items: center; background: #f7f7f7; border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--ink); aspect-ratio: 1; text-align: center; padding: 20px; }
.placeholder-icon { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ink); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.2rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.placeholder-text { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--dim); }

/* ---------- Footer Optimised - 4 column SEO layout ---------- */
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 40px; padding: 50px 24px 40px; border-top: 2px solid #2e2e2e; }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 18px; color: #fff; }
.footer-col .footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-col .footer-links a { color: #b5b5b5; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; transition: color .2s, transform .2s; }
.footer-col .footer-links a:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateX(4px); }
.footer-col .footer-links a.active { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }
.brand-col .footer-logo { width: 52px; height: 48px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.brand-col h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.footer-tagline { color: #8a8a8a; font-size: 0.82rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-desc { color: #b5b5b5; font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.brand-col .footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.brand-col .footer-social a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; border: 1.5px solid #3a3a3a; border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 14px; color: #b5b5b5; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; transition: all .2s; }
.brand-col .footer-social a:hover { border-color: #fff; background: #fff; color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-contact a { color: #b5b5b5; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; word-break: break-all; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 2px solid #2e2e2e; padding: 18px 0; }
.footer-bottom-inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; color: #8a8a8a; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.footer-btop a { color: #b5b5b5; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; }
.footer-btop a:hover { color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .brand-col { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 40px 20px 30px; }
  .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

/* ---------- Mobile optimisation fixes - prevent background text cut ---------- */
.hero { overflow: hidden; }
.hero-bgword {
  max-width: 100vw;
  overflow: hidden;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  transform: none;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 18vw, 18rem);
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-bgword {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 22vw, 7rem);
    top: 90px;
    white-space: normal;
    word-break: break-word;
    line-height: 0.85;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  }
  .hero-big { font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 2.7rem); line-height: 1.05; word-break: break-word; }
  .hero-quote { font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 0 8px; }
  .hero-inner { padding: 0 8px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-bgword { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 24vw, 5rem); top: 100px; }
  .hero { padding: 110px 16px 80px; }
}

.footer-word {
  max-width: 100vw;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: normal;
  word-break: break-word;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 14vw, 10.5rem);
  line-height: 0.9;
  padding: 30px 12px 10px;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .footer-word { font-size: clamp(2rem, 16vw, 4rem); white-space: normal; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-word { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 18vw, 3rem); }

/* Fix marquee and stats for mobile */
}
.marquee-track { will-change: transform; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .marquee { padding: 14px 0; }
  .marquee-track { font-size: 0.8rem; gap: 1.2rem; animation-duration: 20s; }
  .stats-band { padding: 24px 0; }
  .stat-num { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .sec-head { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .sec-num { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .sec-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* Ensure no horizontal overflow anywhere */
html, body { overflow-x: hidden; max-width: 100vw; }
.container { max-width: 100%; overflow-x: hidden; }
img, picture { max-width: 100%; }
.work-grid, .grid { overflow-x: hidden; }

/* ---------- ULTIMATE MOBILE OPTIMISATION - Best in class ---------- */
/* Prevent iOS zoom on inputs */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  input, textarea, select { font-size: 16px !important; }
}

/* Hero fully optimised for mobile */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-inner { padding: 0 4px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 12px; padding: 0 16px; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center; padding: 16px 24px; }
  .scroll-hint { display: none; } /* hide scroll hint on mobile, saves space */
}

/* Work filters - horizontal scroll on mobile for better UX */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .filter-bar { 
    flex-wrap: nowrap; 
    overflow-x: auto; 
    justify-content: flex-start; 
    padding: 0 16px 12px; 
    scrollbar-width: none; 
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .filter-btn { flex: none; white-space: nowrap; padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 0.75rem; }
}

/* Testimonials slider - better mobile */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .t-track { gap: 16px; padding: 0 16px 10px 0; }
  .t-slide { flex: 0 0 92%; }
  .quote-card { padding: 20px 18px; }
  .t-controls { display: none; } /* swipe only on mobile, cleaner */
}

/* Team grid - perfect mobile */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .team-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; }
  .team-bio { min-height: auto; font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .team-tags { gap: 6px; }
}

/* Contact form - full width, better spacing */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .contact-form { padding: 24px 18px; margin: 0 8px; }
  .form-row input, .form-row textarea { padding: 14px; }
  .contact-direct { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
}

/* Footer - even better mobile */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-grid { gap: 28px; }
  .footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .brand-col .footer-social { gap: 8px; }
  .brand-col .footer-social a { padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 0.78rem; }
}

/* Fix any remaining overflow */
* { max-width: 100%; }
img, picture, video, iframe, canvas { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
pre, code { white-space: pre-wrap; word-break: break-word; }

/* Improve tap targets */
a, button { min-height: 24px; min-width: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  a, button { min-height: 44px; }
  .nav-link { min-height: 48px; }
}

/* Better mobile typography */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  body { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; }
  .lead { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  p { font-size: 0.92rem; }
  .sec-title { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .btn { font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
}

/* Hide buddy on very small screens to save space */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .buddy { width: 60px; left: 8px; bottom: 2px; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .buddy { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .buddy { display: none; }
}

/* Ensure no horizontal scroll from any element */
html { overflow-x: hidden; }
body { position: relative; overflow-x: hidden; }
section, .container, .grid, .work-grid, .team-grid { max-width: 100vw; overflow-x: hidden; }

@media (max-width: 760px) { .buddy { display: none !important; } } /* Hide buddy on mobile for better INP, saves CPU */

/* ---------- INTERFACE IMPROVEMENTS - Eye-catching & consistent rhythm ---------- */
/* Better hero */
.hero { 
  background: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 32px 32px,
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fafafa 100%);
  padding: 160px 24px 120px;
}
.hero-big { 
  letter-spacing: -0.04em; 
  line-height: 0.95; 
  margin: 28px 0 24px;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.hero-big .outline { 
  -webkit-text-stroke-width: 2.5px; 
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(2px);
}
.hero-quote { 
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.15rem); 
  line-height: 1.7; 
  color: #444; 
  max-width: 720px;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}
.hero-actions { gap: 14px; }
.hero-actions .btn { 
  padding: 16px 32px; 
  font-size: 0.9rem; 
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  box-shadow: 8px 8px 0 var(--ink);
}
.hero-actions .btn:hover { transform: translate(-3px,-3px); box-shadow: 11px 11px 0 var(--ink); }
.hero-actions .btn-ghost { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); box-shadow: 6px 6px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }
.hero-actions .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; transform: translate(-3px,-3px); box-shadow: 11px 11px 0 var(--ink); }

/* Consistent section rhythm */
.section { padding: 110px 0; }
.section-alt { background: #f8f8f8; }
.sec-head { 
  margin-bottom: 52px; 
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom-width: 3px;
  gap: 18px;
}
.sec-num { 
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); 
  line-height: 0.9;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.sec-title { 
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); 
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.section-sub { 
  font-size: 1.05rem; 
  line-height: 1.6; 
  color: #555;
  margin: -24px 0 48px;
  max-width: 680px;
}
.section-sub.left { margin-left: 0; }

/* Cards - more eye-catching */
.service-card, .work-card, .team-card, .quote-card, .t-card, .step {
  border-radius: 20px;
  border-width: 2.5px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.service-card:hover, .work-card:hover, .team-card:hover, .quote-card:hover {
  transform: translate(-5px,-5px);
  box-shadow: 12px 12px 0 var(--ink);
}
.service-card h3, .work-card h3, .team-card h3 { 
  font-size: 1.15rem; 
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.service-card p, .work-card p { 
  font-size: 0.92rem; 
  line-height: 1.6; 
  color: #555;
}

/* Stats band - more impact */
.stats-band { padding: 48px 0; }
.stat-num { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }

/* Marquee - more premium */
.marquee { padding: 20px 0; }
.marquee-track { font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; }

/* Buttons - more consistent */
.btn { 
  border-radius: 999px; 
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Prose - better readability */
.prose p { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.75; color: #333; }
.prose .lead { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 1.9rem); line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }

/* Work page - premium feel */
.work-hero h1 { letter-spacing: -0.04em; text-wrap: balance; }
.filter-btn { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 0.78rem; }

/* Testimonials - more premium */
.quote-card { padding: 26px 22px; }
.quote-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* Consistent rhythm - 8px grid */
.grid { gap: 28px; }
@media (min-width: 761px) {
  .grid-2 { gap: 32px; }
  .grid-3 { gap: 28px; }
  .grid-4 { gap: 24px; }
}


/* ---------- Testimonials Mobile - Perfect swipe & readability ---------- */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  #testimonials .sec-head { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
  #testimonials .section-sub { font-size: 0.95rem; margin: -16px 0 24px; padding: 0 4px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .t-slider-wrap { margin: 0 -16px; padding: 8px 0 16px 16px; overflow: visible; }
  .t-track { 
    gap: 14px; 
    padding: 0 16px 16px 0; 
    scroll-padding-left: 16px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  }
  .t-slide { 
    flex: 0 0 86%; 
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    scroll-snap-stop: always;
  }
  .t-slide .quote-card { 
    padding: 22px 18px 20px; 
    min-height: 260px;
    box-shadow: 6px 6px 0 var(--ink);
  }
  .quote-top { gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .quote-avatar { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
  .quote-name { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .quote-role { font-size: 0.75rem; line-height: 1.3; }
  .quote-project { font-size: 0.7rem; margin-top: 4px; }
  .quote-stars { font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 6px; }
  .t-slide .quote-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.6; }
  
  .t-dots { gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px; padding: 0 16px; }
  .t-dot { width: 12px; height: 12px; min-height: 12px; min-width: 12px; }
  .t-dot.active { transform: scale(1.3); }
  
  .testimonial-note { font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 0 16px; margin-top: 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .t-slide { flex: 0 0 90%; }
  .t-slider-wrap { padding-left: 12px; }
  .t-track { gap: 12px; padding-right: 12px; }
  .quote-top { gap: 10px; }
  .quote-avatar { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .t-slide .quote-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .t-slide { flex: 0 0 94%; }
}

/* Improve touch feedback */
.t-track { cursor: grab; }
.t-track:active { cursor: grabbing; }
.t-slide .quote-card { user-select: none; }
.t-slide .quote-card p { user-select: text; }

/* Ensure no cut on mobile */
#testimonials { overflow: hidden; }
#testimonials .container { overflow: visible; }


/* Mobile testimonials - 3 dots + arrows both sides */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  #testimonials .sec-head { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
  .t-controls { display: flex !important; }
  .t-btn { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 1.4rem; box-shadow: 3px 3px 0 var(--ink); }
  .t-dots { gap: 12px; }
  .t-dot { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
}

/* ---------- iPhone SE 320px & iPhone 12 375px - Restore animations & fix hover fit ---------- */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  /* Restore original hover animations like before - but prevent overflow */
  .service-card, .work-card, .team-card, .quote-card {
    transform: none !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }
  .service-card:hover, .work-card:hover, .team-card:hover, .quote-card:hover {
    transform: translate(-3px, -3px) !important;
    box-shadow: 6px 6px 0 var(--ink) !important;
  }
  
  /* Prevent content cut when hovered - ensure container has overflow visible and padding */
  .grid, .work-grid, .team-grid { 
    overflow: visible !important; 
    padding: 8px;
    margin: -8px;
  }
  .service-card, .work-card, .team-card, .quote-card {
    overflow: visible;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  
  /* Restore marquee animation like before */
  .marquee-track { 
    animation: marquee 26s linear infinite !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    gap: 2.2rem !important;
  }
  
  /* Restore reveal animations like before */
  .reveal { 
    opacity: 0; 
    transform: translateY(26px); 
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
  }
  .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  
  /* Ensure content fits page - no fixed widths causing overflow */
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .section { padding: 70px 0; overflow: hidden; }
  .hero { padding: 120px 16px 90px; overflow: hidden; }
  .hero-inner { max-width: 100%; padding: 0; }
  .hero-big { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 10vw, 2.8rem); }
}

/* iPhone SE specific - 320px */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .hero-big { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 11vw, 2.2rem); }
  .hero-quote { font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .sec-title { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .service-card, .work-card, .team-card { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .service-card h3, .work-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; }
  .btn { padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
  /* Disable hover transform completely on very small to prevent fit issues */
  .service-card:hover, .work-card:hover, .team-card:hover, .quote-card:hover {
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: 4px 4px 0 var(--ink) !important;
  }
}

/* iPhone 12 specific - 375px - restore like before with perfect fit */
@media (min-width: 361px) and (max-width: 400px) {
  .hero-big { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9.5vw, 2.6rem); }
  .grid, .work-grid { gap: 20px; }
  .service-card:hover, .work-card:hover {
    transform: translate(-4px, -4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 8px 8px 0 var(--ink) !important;
  }
}




/* Badges */
.pill-premium { background: var(--amber) !important; color: var(--ink) !important; border-color: var(--ink) !important; }
.pill-trust { background: var(--alabaster) !important; border-color: var(--ink) !important; }


/* ---------- BLACK & GOLD LUXURY ---------- */
body { background: #0A0A0C !important; color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
::selection { background: #D4AF37 !important; color: #0A0A0C !important; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #0A0A0C !important; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: linear-gradient(#D4AF37,#B8962E) !important; border-radius: 8px; }

.section { background: #0A0A0C !important; }
.section.alt, #testimonials { background: #101014 !important; }

/* Header - black glass with gold line */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(10,10,12,0.82) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important; -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
}
.brand-name, .logo { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.nav-link { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.nav-link:hover { color: #D4AF37 !important; }
.nav-link.active { color: #D4AF37 !important; }

/* Hero - black with gold glow + gold dust grid */
.hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -10%, rgba(212,175,55,0.22) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 115%, rgba(212,175,55,0.10) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(212,175,55,0.13) 1.5px, transparent 0),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0A0A0C 0%, #0E0E12 100%) !important;
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 30px 30px, 100% 100% !important;
}
.hero-big { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.hero-big .outline { color: transparent !important; -webkit-text-stroke: 2.5px #D4AF37 !important; }
.hero-quote, .section-sub { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.hero-kicker, .sec-num { color: #D4AF37 !important; }
.sec-title { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }

/* Buttons - solid gold luxury */
.btn-primary, .hero-actions .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0D878 0%, #D4AF37 55%, #B8962E 100%) !important;
  color: #0A0A0C !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #F0D878 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 34px rgba(212,175,55,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.5) !important;
}
.btn-primary:hover, .hero-actions .btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F7E3A0 0%, #E4C258 55%, #C9A437 100%) !important;
  transform: translate(-3px,-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(212,175,55,0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;
}
.btn-ghost, .hero-actions .btn-ghost {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #D4AF37 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.65) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
.btn-ghost:hover, .hero-actions .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0D878, #D4AF37) !important;
  color: #0A0A0C !important;
  border-color: #F0D878 !important;
  transform: translate(-3px,-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.4) !important;
}

/* Cards - charcoal panels with gold hairline */
.service-card, .work-card, .team-card, .quote-card, .stat-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #14141B 0%, #101014 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.38) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.55) !important;
}
.service-card:hover, .work-card:hover, .team-card:hover {
  border-color: #D4AF37 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.65), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,0.45), 0 0 44px rgba(212,175,55,0.16) !important;
}
.service-card h3, .work-card h3, .team-card h3, .quote-card h4 { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.service-card p, .work-card p, .team-card p, .quote-card p { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }

.service-icon {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.45) !important;
  color: #D4AF37 !important;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0D878, #D4AF37) !important;
  color: #0A0A0C !important;
  border-color: #F0D878 !important;
}

/* Stats - all gold, thin gold dividers */
.stat-number { color: #D4AF37 !important; }
.stat-label { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }

/* Work shots & hero shot frames - gold hairline on charcoal */
.hero-shot-wrap {
  background: #121218 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.5) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 50px rgba(212,175,55,0.12) !important;
}
.hero-shot { filter: saturate(1.1) contrast(1.04) !important; }

/* Marquee - solid gold ribbon, black text */
.marquee {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B8962E, #D4AF37 25%, #F0D878 50%, #D4AF37 75%, #B8962E) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #F0D878 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #F0D878 !important;
}
.marquee-track span { color: #0A0A0C !important; }

/* Testimonials */
.quote-stars { color: #D4AF37 !important; }
.quote-verified { color: #EFD98B !important; }
.t-dot { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.25) !important; border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.5) !important; }
.t-dot.active { background: #D4AF37 !important; }
.t-btn {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.55) !important;
  color: #D4AF37 !important;
}
.t-btn:hover { background: #D4AF37 !important; color: #0A0A0C !important; }

/* Filters */
.filter-btn {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.06) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4) !important;
  color: #C9C2B2 !important;
}
.filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0D878, #D4AF37) !important;
  color: #0A0A0C !important;
  border-color: #F0D878 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(212,175,55,0.35) !important;
}
.filter-btn:hover { color: #D4AF37 !important; border-color: #D4AF37 !important; }

/* Forms - charcoal with gold focus */
input, textarea, select {
  background: #101014 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4) !important;
  color: #F5EFE0 !important;
}
input::placeholder, textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(201,194,178,0.55) !important; }
input:focus, textarea:focus, select:focus {
  border-color: #D4AF37 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212,175,55,0.18) !important;
}

/* Footer - deepest black, gold links */
.site-footer {
  background: #050507 !important;
  color: #C9C2B2 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.45) !important;
}
.site-footer a { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #D4AF37 !important; }
.site-footer .btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0D878, #D4AF37) !important;
  color: #0A0A0C !important;
  border-color: #F0D878 !important;
}
.site-footer .btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.45) !important; }
.footer-logo { filter: none !important; }

/* Badges */
.pill-premium {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0D878, #D4AF37) !important;
  color: #0A0A0C !important;
  border: 1px solid #F0D878 !important;
}
.pill-trust { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1) !important; color: #EFD98B !important; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.45) !important; }

/* Links */
a { color: #D4AF37; }
.prose a, .section-sub a { color: #D4AF37; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.prose a:hover { color: #F0D878; }

/* Focus visibility */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #D4AF37 !important; outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ---------- LUXURY FIX: all surfaces black & gold, no invisible text ---------- */
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #0A0A0C !important; }
.outline { -webkit-text-stroke-color: #D4AF37 !important; }
@supports not (-webkit-text-stroke: 1px black) { .outline { color: #D4AF37 !important; } }
.outline-light { -webkit-text-stroke-color: #D4AF37 !important; }
.footer-word.outline-light { color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 2px rgba(212,175,55,0.55); }

/* mobile nav panel */
.main-nav { background: #101014 !important; border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.45) !important; }
.main-nav .nav-link { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.main-nav .nav-link:hover, .main-nav .nav-link.active { color: #D4AF37 !important; background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08) !important; }

/* FAQ */
.faq-item { background: linear-gradient(180deg,#14141B,#101014) !important; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.38) !important; }
.faq-q { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.faq-a { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q, .faq-q:hover { color: #D4AF37 !important; }

/* contact form */
.contact-form { background: linear-gradient(180deg,#14141B,#101014) !important; color: #F5EFE0 !important; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.38) !important; }
.contact-form label { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.contact-form .form-note, .contact-form small { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.req { color: #D4AF37 !important; }
.contact-direct a { color: #D4AF37 !important; border-bottom-color: #D4AF37 !important; }
.form-row input, .form-row textarea { background: #0A0A0C !important; color: #F5EFE0 !important; border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4) !important; }

/* process steps */
.process .step { background: linear-gradient(180deg,#14141B,#101014) !important; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.38) !important; }
.process .step h3, .process .step strong { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.process .step p, .process .step li { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.process .step-num, .process .step .num { color: #D4AF37 !important; }
.process .step:not(:last-child)::after { color: #D4AF37 !important; }

/* value list checks */
.value-list .check { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#F0D878,#D4AF37) !important; color: #0A0A0C !important; border: 1px solid #F0D878 !important; }
.value-list li { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }

/* CTA band - was ivory-on-ivory */
.cta-band {
  background: #0A0A0C !important;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.14) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px) !important;
  color: #F5EFE0 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
}
.cta-band h2, .cta-band .sec-title, .cta-band .cta-title { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.cta-band p, .cta-band .section-sub { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.cta-band .btn-light { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#F0D878,#D4AF37) !important; color: #0A0A0C !important; border: 1px solid #F0D878 !important; }
.badges span { border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.55) !important; color: #EFD98B !important; }
.badges span:hover { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.14) !important; color: #F0D878 !important; }

/* about page surfaces */
.slot-note { background: #101014 !important; border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.5) !important; color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.team-note { background: linear-gradient(180deg,#14141B,#101014) !important; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.38) !important; color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.team-note h3, .team-note strong { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.prose .lead { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.sub-heading::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#F0D878,#D4AF37) !important; }

/* legacy t-card + quote-card interiors */
.t-card { background: linear-gradient(180deg,#14141B,#101014) !important; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.38) !important; color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.quote-card .quote-text { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.quote-card .quote-name, .quote-card strong { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.quote-card .quote-role, .quote-card small { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }

/* widgets */
.lang-notice { background: #101014 !important; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.55) !important; box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6) !important; color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.lang-notice h4, .lang-notice strong, .lang-notice p { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.consent-bar { background: #101014 !important; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.55) !important; box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6) !important; color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.consent-bar button, .consent-bar .btn { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#F0D878,#D4AF37) !important; color: #0A0A0C !important; border-color: #F0D878 !important; }
.header-lang select { background: #101014 !important; color: #F0D878 !important; border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.55) !important; }

/* buddy bubble - luxury charcoal */
.buddy-bubble { background: #121218 !important; border-color: #D4AF37 !important; color: #F5EFE0 !important; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important; }
.buddy-bubble::after { background: #121218 !important; border-right-color: #D4AF37 !important; border-bottom-color: #D4AF37 !important; }

/* footer social hover */
.brand-col .footer-social a:hover, .footer-social a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#F0D878,#D4AF37) !important;
  border-color: #F0D878 !important; color: #0A0A0C !important;
}
.footer-social a { border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.35) !important; color: #C9C2B2 !important; }

/* scroll hint + back to top */
.scroll-hint { color: #D4AF37 !important; }

/* ---------- AVATAR: pops on dark luxury cards ---------- */
.quote-avatar {
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.75) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,175,55,0.18), 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.55) !important;
  background: #101014;
}
.team-card img, .work-card img, .hero-photo {
  filter: saturate(1.06);
}

/* ---------- TRUST STATS BAND: black luxury, gold gradient numbers ---------- */
.stats-band {
  background: #0A0A0C !important;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.13) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px) !important;
  background-size: 24px 24px !important;
  color: #F5EFE0 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.45) !important;
}
.stat-num {
  color: #D4AF37 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #D4AF37;
  text-shadow: 0 0 34px rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
}
@supports ((-webkit-background-clip: text) or (background-clip: text)) {
  .stat-num {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #F7E3A0 0%, #D4AF37 55%, #B8962E 100%) !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  }
}
.stat-label { color: #C9C2B2 !important; text-transform: uppercase; }
.stat + .stat { border-left: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.28); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .stat + .stat { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.28); }
}

/* ---------- READABLE PROSE: warm ivory-grey body text on black ---------- */
.prose p { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.prose .lead { color: #F5EFE0 !important; text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.12); }
.hero-quote { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.hero-quote::before { color: #D4AF37 !important; }
.section-sub { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.team-bio { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.prose strong, .prose b { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.prose em { color: #EFD98B !important; }

/* ---------- VERIFIED BADGE: gold, always visible ---------- */
.verified-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0D878, #D4AF37) !important;
  color: #0A0A0C !important;
  border: 1px solid #F0D878 !important;
  font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  padding: 3px 9px !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
}
.quote-project { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }
.quote-name { color: #F5EFE0 !important; }
.quote-role { color: #C9C2B2 !important; }

/* ---------- TEAM PHOTOS: gold frame, no B&W ---------- */
.team-photo-wrap { background: #101014 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.45) !important; }
.team-card img { filter: saturate(1.15) !important; }

/* ---------- FORM FALLBACK: WhatsApp + copy email ---------- */
.form-fallback-btn {
  display: inline-block; margin: 10px 8px 0 0; font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 10px 18px; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
}
.form-note.ok .form-fallback-btn { border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.65) !important; }