:root {
    --deep-field: #1E2D24;
    --sage: #5C7A63;
    --cream: #E6E2DA;
    --linen: #C9C2AE;
    --clay: #C85A2B;
    --muted: #6B7268;

    --ink: var(--deep-field);
    --paper: var(--cream);

    --rule: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.14);

    /* Bootstrap overrides */
    --bs-body-bg: var(--cream);
    --bs-body-color: var(--deep-field);
    --bs-body-font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --bs-body-font-size: 1rem;
    --bs-body-line-height: 1.55;
    --bs-link-color: inherit;
    --bs-link-color-rgb: 30, 45, 36;
    --bs-link-hover-color: inherit;
    --bs-border-color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.14);
  }

  /* Wider container at xl */
  @media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .container-xl, .container-lg, .container-md, .container-sm, .container { max-width: 1240px; }
  }
  /* Custom horizontal padding on the outer container */
  .container-xl { padding-inline: clamp(20px, 4vw, 56px); }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body {
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  a { text-decoration: none; }
  strong { font-weight: 600; }

  /* ---------- typography ---------- */
  .eyebrow {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--clay);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  h1, h2, h3 { margin: 0; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
  h1 { font-size: clamp(40px, 6.4vw, 88px); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -0.035em; font-weight: 400; }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 48px); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
  h3 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.3; }
  p { margin: 0; }

  .lede {
    font-size: clamp(17px, 1.5vw, 20px);
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.78);
    max-width: 56ch;
  }

  /* ---------- header / nav ---------- */
  header.site {
    background: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.86);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(10px);
    border-bottom: var(--rule);
    z-index: 1030; /* matches Bootstrap sticky-top */
  }
  .brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  /* Footer / raster: black wordmark (`/logo-black.svg`). Header uses `.brand-logo--mark` + mask. */
  .brand-logo {
    height: 22px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  /* Header: paint wordmark with primary deep-field (mask from black SVG luminance) */
  header.site .brand-logo.brand-logo--mark {
    height: 22px;
    width: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1856.7 / 221.6;
    max-width: min(240px, 52vw);
    background-color: var(--deep-field);
    -webkit-mask-image: url("/logo-black.svg");
    mask-image: url("/logo-black.svg");
    -webkit-mask-repeat: no-repeat;
    mask-repeat: no-repeat;
    -webkit-mask-position: left center;
    mask-position: left center;
    -webkit-mask-size: contain;
    mask-size: contain;
  }
  /* On deep-field / dark green: invert black artwork so it reads as cream/white */
  .brand-logo.brand-logo--invert {
    filter: invert(1) brightness(1.14);
  }

  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.72);
    transition: color .2s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }

  .nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    background: var(--clay);
    color: var(--paper);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: #b34d22; color: var(--paper); transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .nav-cta svg { transition: transform .25s ease; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .nav-cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

  header.site .nav-shell {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: clamp(8px, 2.5vw, 18px);
    min-height: 72px;
  }

  header.site .brand {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    header.site .nav-shell {
      min-height: 64px;
      padding-block: 8px;
    }

    header.site .nav-cta {
      padding: 7px 10px;
      font-size: 12px;
      gap: 6px;
      line-height: 1.2;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    header.site .nav-cta svg {
      width: 11px;
      height: 11px;
    }

    header.site .brand-logo.brand-logo--mark {
      height: 18px;
      max-width: min(132px, 34vw);
    }
  }

  /* ---------- buttons (custom — avoiding Bootstrap btn-primary collision) ---------- */
  .btn-flow,
  .btn-flow-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: all .2s ease;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .btn-flow { background: var(--clay); color: #fff; }
  .btn-flow:hover { background: #b34d22; color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .btn-flow-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--ink);
    border-color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.22);
  }
  .btn-flow-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--ink);
    background: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.04);
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .btn-flow svg, .btn-flow-outline svg { transition: transform .25s ease; }
  .btn-flow:hover svg, .btn-flow-outline:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

  /* ---------- hero ---------- */
  section.hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 144px) 0 clamp(56px, 8vw, 120px);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--deep-field);
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .hero .eyebrow { color: var(--linen); }
  .hero .eyebrow::before { background: var(--linen); }
  .hero h1, .hero h2, .hero h3 { color: var(--cream); }
  .hero .lede { color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.78); }
  .hero h1 .accent { color: var(--clay); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; }
  .hero-meta {
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.18);
    padding-left: 24px;
    max-width: 360px;
  }
  .hero-meta p { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.74); line-height: 1.55; }
  .hero-proof {
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.16);
  }
  .hero-proof .kicker {
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.62);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .hero-proof .lines {
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.72);
  }
  .hero-proof .label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--linen);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-right: 10px;
  }

  .hero-points {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 60ch;
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .hero-points li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: baseline;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.76);
  }
  .hero-points li::before {
    content: "→";
    color: var(--clay);
    font-weight: 600;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /*
   * Hero wave field — adapted from Temani Afif (CSS-only masked gradients + gentle blur/contrast).
   * Tuned for Deep Field: far softer blur/contrast than the CodePen, ~50–70s drift, cream + sage tints.
   * Patch only (not full-bleed). Upper-right; normal blend + opacity so it still reads on Deep Field.
   */
  .hero-deco {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero-waves-afif {
    position: absolute;
    left: auto;
    right: clamp(-6%, 2vw, 28px);
    top: clamp(56px, 11vh, 120px);
    bottom: auto;
    width: min(580px, 58vw);
    height: min(420px, 44vh);
    min-width: 260px;
    min-height: 220px;
    transform: rotate(4deg);
    transform-origin: 82% 22%;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Softer than the CodePen; blur too strong + soft-light made this vanish on #1E2D24 */
    filter: blur(1.75px) contrast(5.5);
    opacity: 0.52;
    --wave-s: 46px;   /* period — larger = gentler ripples */
    --wave-b: 5px;    /* stroke thickness in mask */
  }
  .hero-waves-afif::before,
  .hero-waves-afif::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    /* Sliding color bands — brand cream / sage (Afif’s red/blue roles) */
    background: linear-gradient(var(--wave-c, rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.58)) 0 0) left -100vw top 50% no-repeat;
    --_g: calc(-0.45 * var(--wave-s)), #0000 calc(99% - var(--wave-b)), #000 calc(101% - var(--wave-b)) 99%, #0000 101%;
    --_s: calc(4 * var(--wave-s)) calc(3 * var(--wave-s));
    --_r: calc(1.096 * var(--wave-s) + var(--wave-b) / 2);
    -webkit-mask:
      radial-gradient(var(--_r) at left 50% bottom var(--_g)) calc(50% - 2 * var(--wave-s)) calc(50% - 3 * var(--wave-s) / 2 + var(--wave-o, 0px)) / var(--_s),
      radial-gradient(var(--_r) at left 50% top var(--_g)) 50% calc(50% + 3 * var(--wave-s) / 2 + var(--wave-o, 0px)) / var(--_s);
    mask:
      radial-gradient(var(--_r) at left 50% bottom var(--_g)) calc(50% - 2 * var(--wave-s)) calc(50% - 3 * var(--wave-s) / 2 + var(--wave-o, 0px)) / var(--_s),
      radial-gradient(var(--_r) at left 50% top var(--_g)) 50% calc(50% + 3 * var(--wave-s) / 2 + var(--wave-o, 0px)) / var(--_s);
    animation: hero-waves-afif 56s linear infinite;
  }
  .hero-waves-afif::after {
    --wave-c: rgba(92, 122, 99, 0.42);
    --wave-o: calc(3 * var(--wave-s) / 2);
    animation-direction: reverse;
    animation-duration: 72s;
  }
  @keyframes hero-waves-afif {
    to { background-position: right -100vw top 50%; }
  }

  .hero .btn-flow-outline {
    color: var(--cream);
    border-color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.28);
  }
  .hero .btn-flow-outline:hover {
    border-color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.5);
    background: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.06);
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .hero .container-xl { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

  .hero-flow-diagram {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px 12px;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 14px 14px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.14);
    background: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.05);
  }
  .hero-flow-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.55);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .hero-flow-nodes {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .hero-flow-nodes--messy { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .hero-flow-nodes--clean { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .hero-flow-node {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 5px 8px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.2);
    color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.85);
    background: rgba(14, 22, 18, 0.35);
  }
  .hero-flow-node--warn {
    border-color: rgba(200, 90, 43, 0.55);
    color: var(--clay);
  }
  .hero-flow-node--accent {
    border-color: rgba(92, 122, 99, 0.65);
    background: rgba(92, 122, 99, 0.28);
  }
  .hero-flow-node--ok {
    border-color: rgba(201, 194, 174, 0.45);
    background: rgba(201, 194, 174, 0.12);
  }
  .hero-flow-arrow {
    color: var(--clay);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  @media (max-width: 575px) {
    .hero-flow-diagram {
      max-width: none;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .hero-flow-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); justify-content: flex-start; padding-left: 4px; }
    .hero-flow-panel--after { padding-top: 4px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.1); }
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-waves-afif {
      left: auto;
      right: -4%;
      top: clamp(72px, 18vh, 140px);
      width: min(96vw, 440px);
      height: min(300px, 38vh);
      opacity: 0.42;
      --wave-s: 38px;
      transform: rotate(6deg);
      transform-origin: 88% 18%;
    }
  }

  /* ---------- marquee (duplicated track = seamless loop) ---------- */
  .strip {
    border-top: var(--rule);
    border-bottom: var(--rule);
    padding: 16px 0;
    background: rgba(201, 194, 174, 0.28);
  }
  .strip-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      #000 6%,
      #000 94%,
      transparent 100%
    );
    mask-image: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      #000 6%,
      #000 94%,
      transparent 100%
    );
  }
  .strip-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
    animation: strip-scroll var(--strip-duration, 36s) linear infinite;
  }
  .strip-sequence {
    display: flex;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .strip-sequence li {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sage);
    font-weight: 500;
    padding-inline: 28px;
  }
  .strip-sequence li::after {
    content: "✦";
    margin-left: 56px;
    color: var(--clay);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.85em;
  }
  @keyframes strip-scroll {
    from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    to { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .strip-viewport {
      -webkit-mask-image: none;
      mask-image: none;
      overflow-x: auto;
      scrollbar-width: none;
    }
    .strip-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
    .strip-track {
      animation: none;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px 0;
      padding: 4px clamp(12px, 4vw, 24px);
    }
    .strip-sequence[aria-hidden="true"] { display: none; }
    .strip-sequence { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
    .strip-sequence li { padding: 6px 14px; }
    .strip-sequence li::after { margin-left: 0; display: none; }
  }

  /* ---------- generic block + section header ---------- */
  section.block { padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px) 0; }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); }

  /* ---------- services grid ---------- */
  .services {
    background: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.14);
    border: var(--rule);
    --bs-gutter-x: 0;
    --bs-gutter-y: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .services > [class*="col-"] { padding: 0; border-right: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.14); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.14); }
  .services > [class*="col-"]:last-child { border-right: 0; }
  @media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .services > [class*="col-"] { border-bottom: 0; }
    .services > [class*="col-"]:last-child { border-right: 0; }
  }
  @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
    .services > [class*="col-"]:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
    .services > [class*="col-"]:nth-child(n+3) { border-bottom: 0; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 767px) {
    .services > [class*="col-"] { border-right: 0; }
    .services > [class*="col-"]:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
    .services-track {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
      overflow-x: auto;
      scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
      -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
      scrollbar-width: none;
      margin-inline: calc(-1 * clamp(20px, 4vw, 56px));
      padding-inline: clamp(20px, 4vw, 56px);
      padding-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .services-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
    .services-track > [class*="col-"] {
      flex: 0 0 min(88vw, 300px);
      scroll-snap-align: start;
      border-bottom: 0;
    }
    .services-track > [class*="col-"]:not(:last-child) {
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.14);
    }
    .service { min-height: 220px; }
  }
  .services-scroll-hint {
    display: none;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--sage);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin: 12px 0 0;
    text-align: center;
  }
  @media (max-width: 767px) {
    .services-scroll-hint { display: block; }
  }
  .service-icon {
    color: var(--deep-field);
    line-height: 0;
  }
  .service-icon svg { display: block; }

  .service {
    background: var(--paper);
    padding: 36px 28px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    min-height: 240px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: background .25s ease;
  }
  .service:hover { background: rgba(201, 194, 174, 0.35); }
  .service .num {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--sage);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .service h3 { font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
  .service p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-top: auto;
  }

  /* ---------- approach (dark band) ---------- */
  section.approach {
    background: var(--deep-field);
    color: var(--cream);
    padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .approach .eyebrow { color: var(--linen); }
  .approach .eyebrow::before { background: var(--linen); }
  .approach h2 { color: var(--cream); max-width: 22ch; }
  .approach .lede { color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.78); }
  .approach .section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 56px); }
  .approach .section-head .eyebrow { margin-top: 10px; }

  .stated-card {
    margin-top: 28px;
    background: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 194, 174, 0.18);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 22px 22px 20px;
    max-width: 520px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 991px) {
    .approach .section-head .eyebrow { margin-top: 0; }
    .stated-card { max-width: none; }
  }
  .stated-card .kicker {
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--linen);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .stated-card .big {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--cream);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .stated-card .small {
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.62);
    max-width: 52ch;
  }

  .approach-contrast {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    max-width: 520px;
  }
  .approach-contrast-col {
    padding: 14px 14px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 194, 174, 0.14);
    background: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.04);
  }
  .approach-contrast-col--us {
    border-color: rgba(200, 90, 43, 0.35);
    background: rgba(200, 90, 43, 0.08);
  }
  .approach-contrast-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--linen);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .approach-contrast ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.72);
  }
  @media (max-width: 575px) {
    .approach-contrast { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  .steps-timeline {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 56px 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.18);
  }
  .steps-timeline .step {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 28px 1fr;
    gap: 0 20px;
    padding: 28px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.18);
    transition: background .2s ease;
  }
  .steps-timeline .step:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .steps-timeline .step:hover { background: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.03); }
  .step-rail {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .step-rail::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    bottom: -28px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(201, 194, 174, 0.28);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
  .steps-timeline .step:last-child .step-rail::after { display: none; }
  .step-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clay);
    border: 2px solid var(--deep-field);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(200, 90, 43, 0.45);
    margin-top: 6px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .step-body { min-width: 0; }
  .step-head {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .step .step-no {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--linen);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    font-weight: 500;
    width: 100%;
  }
  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .step .step-no { width: auto; order: 1; }
    .step-icon { order: 2; }
    .step-head h3 { order: 3; flex: 1 1 auto; }
  }
  .step-icon {
    color: var(--cream);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .step-icon svg { display: block; }
  .step h3 {
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 28px);
    color: var(--cream);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .step p {
    color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.72);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 52ch;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .step-mock {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    max-width: 320px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 194, 174, 0.22);
    background: rgba(14, 22, 18, 0.55);
  }
  .step-mock-chrome {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 194, 174, 0.14);
    background: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.06);
  }
  .step-mock-chrome span:first-child,
  .step-mock-chrome span:nth-child(2),
  .step-mock-chrome span:nth-child(3) {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(201, 194, 174, 0.35);
  }
  .step-mock-chrome span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0.7; }
  .step-mock-chrome span:nth-child(3) { opacity: 0.45; }
  .step-mock-title {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.5);
  }
  .step-mock-body { padding: 12px 12px 14px; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
  .step-mock-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .step-mock-pill {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: rgba(92, 122, 99, 0.35);
    color: var(--cream);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .step-mock-pill--accent { background: rgba(200, 90, 43, 0.45); }
  .step-mock-line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: rgba(201, 194, 174, 0.18);
  }
  .step-mock-line--short { max-width: 48%; }
  @media (max-width: 767px) {
    .steps-timeline { margin-top: 40px; }
    .steps-timeline .step {
      grid-template-columns: 20px 1fr;
      gap: 0 14px;
      padding: 22px 0;
    }
    .step-mock { max-width: none; }
  }

  .approach::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -200px;
    bottom: -200px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 194, 174, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .approach::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -100px;
    bottom: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 194, 174, 0.16);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .approach .container-xl { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  /* ---------- outcomes ---------- */
  section.outcomes {
    padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px) 0;
    position: relative;
  }
  .outcome-card {
    background: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.14);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 22px 20px 20px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform .25s ease, background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .outcome-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: rgba(201, 194, 174, 0.32);
    border-color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.22);
  }
  .outcome-icon {
    color: var(--deep-field);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 0;
  }
  .outcome-icon svg { display: block; }

  .outcome-card .title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--deep-field);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .outcome-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.74);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 52ch;
  }

  .cred-band {
    margin-top: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
    background: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.14);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }
  .cred-band .kicker {
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.7);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .cred-band .grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 10px 14px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 767px) {
    .cred-band .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }
  .cred-band .item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: baseline;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.78);
  }
  .cred-band .dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clay);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }

  /* ---------- audience ---------- */
  .stat-card {
    background: var(--linen);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.14);
  }
  .stat:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
  .stat:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
  .stat .num {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--deep-field);
  }
  .stat .num em { color: var(--clay); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; }
  .stat .label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.68);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .audience-copy h2 { max-width: 16ch; }
  .audience-copy ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 32px 0 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .audience-copy li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: baseline;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.82);
  }
  .audience-copy li::before {
    content: "→";
    color: var(--clay);
    font-weight: 500;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* ---------- CTA ---------- */
  section.cta {
    padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px) 0;
    background: var(--linen);
  }
  .cta h2 {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    max-width: 18ch;
  }
  .cta h2 em { color: var(--sage); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; }
  .cta-meta {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.72);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .cta-meta a.email {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--ink);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 5px;
    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
    transition: color .2s ease;
  }
  .cta-meta a.email:hover { color: var(--clay); }
  .meta-label {
    color: var(--sage);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .cta-next-steps {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding: 18px 18px 16px;
    background: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.12);
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .cta-next-steps-title {
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.65);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
  }
  .cta-steps-timeline {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .cta-steps-timeline li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.82);
  }
  .cta-step-num {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--deep-field);
    color: var(--cream);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .form-card {
    background: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30,45,36,0.14);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .form-help {
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(30,45,36,0.68);
  }

  .email-inline {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .trust-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    display: grid;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .trust-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: baseline;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(30,45,36,0.78);
  }
  .trust-list li::before {
    content: "→";
    color: var(--clay);
    font-weight: 500;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .next-steps {
    margin-top: 6px;
    padding: 14px 14px 12px;
    background: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30,45,36,0.12);
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .next-steps .title {
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(30,45,36,0.72);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
  }
  .next-steps ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .next-steps li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: baseline;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(30,45,36,0.78);
  }
  .next-steps li::before {
    content: "✓";
    color: var(--sage);
    font-weight: 700;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  footer.site {
    background: var(--deep-field);
    color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.7);
    padding: 64px 0 32px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .foot-grid {
    padding-bottom: 48px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.16);
  }
  .foot-brand .brand { color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .foot-brand p { max-width: 36ch; line-height: 1.6; }
  .foot-col h4 {
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--linen);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
  }
  .foot-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .foot-col a { color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.7); transition: color .2s ease; }
  .foot-col a:hover { color: var(--cream); }
  .foot-bottom {
    padding-top: 24px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--linen);
  }

  /* ---------- entry animations ---------- */
  .reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: opacity .8s ease, transform .8s ease;
  }
  .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .reveal-stagger > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
  }
  .reveal-stagger.in > * { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.45s; }
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.55s; }
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.65s; }
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.75s; }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reveal, .reveal-stagger > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
    .strip-track { animation: none; }
    .hero-waves-afif::before,
    .hero-waves-afif::after { animation: none; }
    .services-track { scroll-snap-type: none; }
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    .outcome-card { transition: none; }
    .outcome-card:hover { transform: none; }
    .step { transition: none; }
    .step:hover { background: transparent; }
  }

  /* ---------- case studies ---------- */
  .page-case-studies .reveal,
  .page-case-studies .reveal-stagger > *,
  .page-case-study-detail .reveal,
  .page-case-study-detail .reveal-stagger > * {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }

  .h3-style {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .case-studies-em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--sage);
  }
  .case-studies-hero {
    padding-top: clamp(48px, 8vw, 96px);
    background: var(--deep-field);
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .case-studies-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--linen); }
  .case-studies-hero .eyebrow::before { background: var(--linen); }
  .case-studies-hero h1 { color: var(--cream); max-width: 18ch; }
  .case-studies-hero .lede { color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.78); }
  section.block.case-studies-hero {
    padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px);
  }
  .case-studies-intro-card {
    background: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 194, 174, 0.22);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }
  .case-studies-intro-card__kicker {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--clay);
    margin: 0 0 10px;
  }
  .case-studies-intro-card__lead {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.82);
  }
  section.block.case-studies-list {
    padding-top: clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px);
  }
  .case-studies-list--alt {
    background: rgba(240, 237, 228, 0.65);
    padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px);
  }
  .case-studies-section-head {
    margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
    max-width: 52rem;
  }
  a.case-study-card--link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .case-study-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.14);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 22px 20px 18px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .case-study-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.08);
  }
  .case-study-card--compact {
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .case-study-card__industry {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sage);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .case-study-card--individual .case-study-card__industry {
    color: var(--clay);
  }
  .case-study-card__title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    color: var(--deep-field);
  }
  .case-study-card__hook {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.78);
    flex: 1;
  }
  .case-study-card__stat {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    background: rgba(240, 237, 228, 0.9);
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.08);
  }
  .case-study-card__stat-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--clay);
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .case-study-card__stat-label {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--deep-field);
  }
  .case-study-card__link {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clay);
    margin-top: auto;
  }
  a.case-study-card--link:hover .case-study-card__link {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
  }
  .case-studies-cta {
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  .case-study-back {
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .case-study-back a {
    color: var(--sage);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .case-study-back a:hover {
    color: var(--clay);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
  }
  .case-study-detail-hero {
    padding-top: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(240, 237, 228, 0.55) 0%, transparent 100%);
  }
  .case-study-time-back {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--deep-field);
    max-width: 42ch;
  }
  .case-study-flow {
    margin: 0;
    max-width: none;
    border-color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.12);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  }
  .case-study-flow .hero-flow-label {
    color: var(--muted);
  }
  .case-study-flow .hero-flow-node {
    border-color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.16);
    color: var(--deep-field);
    background: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.65);
  }
  .case-study-flow .hero-flow-node--accent {
    border-color: rgba(92, 122, 99, 0.45);
    background: rgba(92, 122, 99, 0.18);
  }
  .case-study-flow .hero-flow-node--ok {
    border-color: rgba(92, 122, 99, 0.35);
    background: rgba(92, 122, 99, 0.12);
  }
  .case-study-flow .hero-flow-panel--after {
    border-top: 0;
  }
  @media (max-width: 575px) {
    .case-study-flow .hero-flow-panel--after {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.1);
    }
  }
  .case-study-hero-stats {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.12);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
  }
  .case-study-hero-stat {
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
  }
  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .case-study-hero-stat {
      padding: 0 1.25rem;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.1);
    }
    .case-study-hero-stats > div:last-child .case-study-hero-stat {
      border-right: 0;
    }
    .case-study-hero-stats > div:first-child .case-study-hero-stat {
      padding-left: 0;
    }
  }
  .case-study-hero-stat__value {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--clay);
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .case-study-hero-stat__label {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--deep-field);
  }
  .case-study-hero-stat__detail {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--muted);
  }
  section.block.case-study-detail-body {
    padding-top: 0;
  }
  .case-study-section {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.1);
  }
  .case-study-section:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: 0;
  }
  .case-study-section__num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: var(--clay);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }
  .case-study-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 88px;
  }
  .case-study-h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  }
  .case-study-prose {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.82);
    margin: 0;
  }
  .case-study-pain-list {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
  }
  .case-study-pain-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    background: rgba(240, 237, 228, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.85);
  }
  .case-study-shipped-list {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
  }
  .case-study-shipped-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0 10px 1.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.08);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.85);
  }
  .case-study-shipped-list li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--clay);
  }
  .case-study-shipped-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
  }
  .case-study-stats {
    background: var(--deep-field);
    color: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .case-study-stats__title {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--linen);
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
  }
  .case-study-stat + .case-study-stat {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.14);
  }
  .case-study-stat__value {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--clay);
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .case-study-stat__label {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .case-study-stat__detail {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.65);
  }
  .case-study-cta-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.14);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 20px 18px;
    background: rgba(230, 226, 218, 0.35);
  }
  .case-study-cta-card__kicker {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--clay);
    margin: 0 0 8px;
  }
  .case-study-cta-card__body {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(30, 45, 36, 0.82);
  }
  section.block.case-studies-more {
    padding-top: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px);
  }
  @media (max-width: 991px) {
    .case-study-sidebar {
      position: static;
    }
  }