/* =====================================================================
   100and10 — Corporate Website · Design System v2 (Premium)
   Built on the Brand Identity Book. Cyan #5AE2E6 = accent/marker,
   Cyan-700 #0E7C86 = links on light, Deep Teal #06272B/#0A4E55 = the dark
   brand ("Dunkelblau") surfaces, warm Off-White, IBM Plex.
   Restraint with depth: layered surfaces, fine lines, quiet motion.
   ===================================================================== */

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* neutrals */
  --ink: #0D0D0D;
  --paper: #FFFFFF;
  --offwhite: #FAF9F7;
  --offwhite-2: #F3F1EC;
  --tint: #EDFAFB;          /* faint cyan-tinted surface */

  /* brand */
  --cyan-500: #5AE2E6;      /* accent / marker / on dark */
  --cyan-600: #2FBFC6;
  --cyan-700: #0E7C86;      /* accessible accent on light */
  --cyan-900: #0A4E55;      /* mid dark brand surface */
  --deep:     #06272B;      /* deepest dark brand surface */
  --deep-2:   #0B3A40;      /* elevated panel on deep */

  /* greys */
  --grey-800: #2A2A28;
  --grey-700: #454542;      /* body text */
  --grey-500: #6B6963;      /* muted / mono labels (AA: >=4.5:1 on light) */
  --grey-300: #D6D3CD;      /* borders */
  --grey-200: #E9E6E0;      /* hairline dividers */
  --line-dark: rgba(255,255,255,.12);

  --danger: #B3261E;
  --ok: #0E7A46;
  --star: #F5A623;

  /* layout */
  --maxw: 1360px;
  --maxw-wide: 1500px;
  --maxw-text: 46rem;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 32px);

  /* spacing scale (4/8) */
  --s-1: 4px;  --s-2: 8px;  --s-3: 12px; --s-4: 16px; --s-5: 20px;
  --s-6: 24px; --s-7: 28px; --s-8: 32px; --s-10: 40px; --s-12: 48px;
  --s-14: 56px; --s-16: 64px; --s-20: 80px; --s-24: 96px; --s-32: 128px;
  --section-y: clamp(64px, 8vw, 120px);
  --section-y-tight: clamp(48px, 6vw, 88px);
  --card-pad: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  --grid-gap: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 30px);

  --radius: 8px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;
  --radius-xl: 20px;

  /* Form fields — single source of truth shared by .field (static forms) and
     .fn (funnel). Change here to restyle every text input/select/textarea site-wide. */
  --field-min-h: 52px;
  --field-pad: 13px 15px;
  --field-radius: var(--radius);
  --field-border: 1px solid var(--grey-300);
  --field-focus-ring: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14,124,134,.14);

  --sans: 'IBM Plex Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, sans-serif;
  --mono: 'IBM Plex Mono', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;

  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(16,24,32,.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(16,24,32,.05), 0 4px 12px rgba(16,24,32,.05);
  --shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(16,24,32,.09), 0 2px 8px rgba(16,24,32,.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(6,39,43,.16);

  --header-h: 76px;
  --header-h-stuck: 64px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 12px); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { html { scroll-behavior: auto; } }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--grey-700);
  background: var(--paper);
  font-synthesis-weight: none;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg, video { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--cyan-700); text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; }
a:hover { color: var(--cyan-900); }
h1,h2,h3,h4 { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.018em; margin: 0 0 .5em; text-wrap: balance; overflow-wrap: break-word; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; text-wrap: pretty; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
ul, ol { margin: 0 0 1em; padding-left: 1.15em; }
strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200); margin: 0; }
::selection { background: var(--cyan-500); color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Skip link + focus ---------- */
.skip { position: absolute; left: 12px; top: -60px; z-index: 200; background: var(--ink); color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: top .15s var(--ease); }
.skip:focus { top: 12px; color: #fff; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--cyan-700); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 3px; }
.on-dark :focus-visible, .section--deep :focus-visible, .section--teal :focus-visible, .footer :focus-visible { outline-color: var(--cyan-500); }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.wrap--wide { max-width: var(--maxw-wide); }
.section { padding-block: var(--section-y); }
.section--tight { padding-block: var(--section-y-tight); }
.section--offwhite { background: var(--offwhite); }
.section--tint { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--tint), #fff); }
.section--ink { background: var(--ink); color: #C9C7C2; }
.section--teal { background: var(--cyan-900); color: #CFEFF1; }
.section--deep { background: var(--deep); color: #AEC4C6; }
.section--ink h1,.section--ink h2,.section--ink h3,
.section--teal h1,.section--teal h2,.section--teal h3,
.section--deep h1,.section--deep h2,.section--deep h3 { color: #fff; }
.divider { border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }

/* ---------- Type helpers ---------- */
.eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan-700); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.section--ink .eyebrow, .section--teal .eyebrow, .section--deep .eyebrow, .footer .eyebrow { color: var(--cyan-500); }
.marker { display: none; }
.h1 { font-size: clamp(2.05rem, 1.35rem + 3vw, 3.05rem); }
.h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 1.25rem + 1.9vw, 2.3rem); }
.h3 { font-size: 1.24rem; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.06rem, 1rem + .5vw, 1.28rem); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--grey-700); }
.section--ink .lead,.section--teal .lead,.section--deep .lead { color: #D8E4E5; }
.muted { color: var(--grey-500); }
/* muted text on dark surfaces needs a light tone to keep AA contrast */
.section--ink .muted, .section--deep .muted, .section--teal .muted, .on-dark .muted { color: #A6BCBE; }
.mono { font-family: var(--mono); }
/* visually hidden but available to assistive tech (keeps heading order intact) */
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.measure { max-width: 62ch; } .measure-sm { max-width: 46ch; }
.center { text-align: center; } .mx-auto { margin-inline: auto; }

/* section header block */
.sec-head { max-width: 60ch; margin-bottom: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px); }
.sec-head--between { max-width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.sec-head--between > div { max-width: 54ch; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn { --b: var(--ink); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55em; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1; padding: 14px 24px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; transition: background .18s var(--ease), color .18s var(--ease), border-color .18s var(--ease), transform .18s var(--ease), box-shadow .18s var(--ease); }
.btn .arrow { transition: transform .18s var(--ease); }
.ico-arr { display: inline-block; vertical-align: -0.14em; }
.arrow .ico-arr { display: block; }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn--primary { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: #000; color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13,13,13,.22); }
.btn--cyan { background: var(--cyan-500); color: var(--deep); }
.btn--cyan:hover { background: #71e9ec; color: var(--deep); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(90,226,230,.35); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--grey-300); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--ink); background: var(--offwhite); }
.btn--light { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }
.btn--light:hover { background: var(--offwhite); color: var(--ink); }
.btn--ondark-ghost { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.34); }
.btn--ondark-ghost:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); color: #fff; }
.btn--lg { padding: 16px 28px; font-size: 1.04rem; }
.textlink { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45em; font-weight: 600; color: var(--cyan-700); text-decoration: none; }
.textlink:hover { color: var(--cyan-900); }
.textlink .arrow { transition: transform .18s var(--ease); }
.textlink:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.section--ink .textlink,.section--teal .textlink,.section--deep .textlink { color: var(--cyan-500); }
.section--deep .textlink:hover,.section--teal .textlink:hover { color: #8ff0f3; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; background: rgba(255,255,255,.86); backdrop-filter: saturate(1.5) blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(1.5) blur(10px); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease); }
.header.is-stuck { border-bottom-color: var(--grey-200); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(16,24,32,.05); }
.header__bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; height: var(--header-h); transition: height .25s var(--ease); }
.header.is-stuck .header__bar { height: var(--header-h-stuck); }
.header__logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.header__logo img { width: 148px; height: auto; }
.nav { flex: 1 1 auto; margin: 0; }
.nav__list { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 2px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav__link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .3em; padding: 9px 13px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; font-size: .96rem; white-space: nowrap; text-decoration: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; position: relative; }
.nav__link:hover { background: var(--offwhite-2); color: var(--ink); }
.nav__link[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--cyan-700); }
.nav__link .chev { width: 10px; height: 10px; transition: transform .2s var(--ease); opacity: .7; }
.has-mega[aria-expanded="true"] .chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.header__cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex: 0 0 auto; justify-content: flex-end; }
.header__cta .secondary { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--grey-700); text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; }
.header__cta .secondary:hover { color: var(--ink); }

/* Mega menu */
.mega { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%; background: var(--paper); border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200); box-shadow: var(--shadow); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-6px); transition: opacity .18s var(--ease), transform .18s var(--ease), visibility .18s; }
.mega.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.mega__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 4px 40px; padding-block: 26px 30px; }
.mega__grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 4px 26px; }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .mega__grid, .mega__grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.mega__col h4 { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-500); font-weight: 500; margin: 0 0 8px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
.mega__item { display: block; padding: 10px 12px; margin: 0 -12px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink); }
.mega__item span { display: block; font-size: .84rem; color: var(--grey-500); font-weight: 400; margin-top: 1px; }
.mega__item strong { font-weight: 600; }
.mega__item:hover { background: var(--offwhite); }
.mega__item:hover strong { color: var(--cyan-700); }

.burger { display: none; margin-left: auto; width: 46px; height: 46px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: none; border: 1px solid var(--grey-300); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); cursor: pointer; color: var(--ink); }
.burger:hover { background: var(--offwhite); }
.mobile { display: none; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--offwhite), #fff 72%); overflow: hidden; }
.hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background:
  radial-gradient(120% 90% at 100% 0%, rgba(90,226,230,.10), transparent 55%); pointer-events: none; }
.hero__grid { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.04fr .96fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px); align-items: center; padding-block: clamp(18px, 2.6vh, 44px); }
/* Desktop: hero stays at the top (uniform header); the logo slideshow fills the leftover
   fold height below it and centres its logos there — so they don't cling to the top. */
@media (min-width: 981px) {
  .fold { min-height: calc(100svh - 77px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  /* hero stays directly under the header (uniform); the logo slider is centred below it. */
  .fold > .logos { flex: 1 1 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
}
.hero__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 2.75rem); line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.hero__desc { font-size: clamp(1.03rem, 1rem + .35vw, 1.18rem); color: var(--grey-700); max-width: 50ch; margin-block: 18px 26px; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }
.hero__figure { position: relative; }
.hero__media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; max-height: min(58vh, 540px); width: 100%; margin-inline: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--offwhite-2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.hero__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hero__badge { position: absolute; left: -18px; bottom: 26px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 14px 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; max-width: 260px; }
.hero__badge .n { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.hero__badge .l { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--grey-500); line-height: 1.3; }
.hero__badge .bar { width: 3px; align-self: stretch; background: var(--cyan-500); border-radius: 2px; }

/* trust signals row */
.trust-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 0; margin-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200); padding-top: 18px; }
.trust-row .ti { flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; padding-right: 16px; margin-right: 16px; border-right: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
.trust-row .ti:last-child { border-right: 0; margin-right: 0; padding-right: 0; }
.trust-row .ti b { display: block; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.01em; white-space: nowrap; }
.trust-row .ti span { display: block; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--grey-500); white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }

/* ---------- Partner logo marquee ---------- */
.logos { padding-block: clamp(40px, 4.6vh, 60px); }
.logos__label { text-align: center; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-500); margin: 0 0 26px; }
.marquee { position: relative; overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent); }
.marquee__track { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: marquee 38s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee__group { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(44px, 6vw, 84px); padding-right: clamp(44px, 6vw, 84px); }
.marquee__logo { flex: 0 0 auto; height: 30px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.marquee__logo img { height: 100%; width: auto; max-width: 160px; object-fit: contain; filter: brightness(0); opacity: .55; transition: opacity .25s var(--ease); }
.marquee__logo img:hover { opacity: .9; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee { mask-image: none; -webkit-mask-image: none; }
  .marquee__track { animation: none; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
  .marquee__group:nth-child(2) { display: none; }
  .marquee__group { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; row-gap: 28px; padding-right: 0; }
}

/* image placeholder (branded, intentional) */
.ph { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: flex-start; background:
  linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep), var(--cyan-900)); color: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
.ph::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 16px 16px; opacity: .5; }
.ph .ph__wm { position: absolute; right: 18px; top: 18px; width: 88px; height: auto; aspect-ratio: auto; object-fit: contain; opacity: .18; }
.ph__cap { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin: 18px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .06em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); background: rgba(6,39,43,.4); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 6px; }
.case__media .ph__cap { display: none; } /* case cards use the branche tag + client name instead */

/* ---------- Logo / trust bar ---------- */
.logobar { border-block: 1px solid var(--grey-200); background: var(--paper); }
.logobar__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 32px; padding-block: 26px; }
.logobar__label { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-500); max-width: 12ch; line-height: 1.4; }
.logobar__items { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px 40px; align-items: center; }
.logobar__item { font-weight: 600; color: #8B8983; font-size: 1.04rem; letter-spacing: .01em; transition: color .2s var(--ease); }
.logobar__item:hover { color: var(--cyan-900); }

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

/* ---------- Pillar / feature cards ---------- */
.pillar { position: relative; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--card-pad); display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease); overflow: hidden; }
.pillar::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--cyan-500); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .28s var(--ease); }
.pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--grey-300); }
.pillar:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.pillar__icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--tint); color: var(--cyan-700); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.pillar__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.pillar__num { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 13px; color: var(--cyan-700); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.pillar h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.pillar__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 18px 0 0; }
.pillar__list li { padding: 10px 0 10px 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200); font-size: .95rem; color: var(--grey-700); position: relative; }
.pillar__list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 2px; top: 17px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-right: 1.6px solid var(--cyan-700); border-bottom: 1.6px solid var(--cyan-700); transform: rotate(-45deg); }
.pillar__foot { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 20px; }
.pillar--accent { border-color: var(--cyan-600); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--cyan-600), var(--shadow-sm); }
.pillar--accent .pillar__num { color: var(--cyan-700); }
.pillar__badge { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; background: var(--cyan-500); color: var(--deep); border-radius: 999px; padding: 3px 9px; font-weight: 600; }
/* homepage world-flow strip */
.worldflow { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px 12px; margin-top: 28px; padding: 14px 18px; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--radius); }
.worldflow__s { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-700); }
.worldflow__a { color: var(--cyan-700); font-weight: 700; }

/* three-theme row */
.themes { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 0; border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; background: var(--paper); }
.theme { padding: 28px 26px; border-left: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
.theme:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.theme .mono-idx { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--cyan-700); }
.theme h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin: 12px 0 7px; }
.theme p { font-size: .95rem; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Case cards ---------- */
.case { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease); }
.case:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--grey-300); }
.case__media { aspect-ratio: 16/10; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.case__media img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.case:hover .case__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.case__tag { position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 14px; z-index: 2; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase; background: rgba(6,39,43,.82); color:#fff; padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 5px; backdrop-filter: blur(3px); }
.case__body { padding: 24px 24px 26px; display:flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.case__client { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.case__result { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px; background: var(--tint); border: 1px solid #CDEFF1; border-radius: 8px; padding: 10px 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; align-self: flex-start; }
.case__result .rk { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan-700); }
.case__result b { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--cyan-900); font-weight: 600; }
.case__desc { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.case__foot { margin-top: auto; }
/* featured (spans wider) */
.case--feature { grid-column: 1 / -1; flex-direction: row; }
.case--feature .case__media { flex: 0 0 48%; aspect-ratio: auto; }
.case--feature .case__body { padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); justify-content: center; }
.case--feature .case__client { font-size: 1.5rem; }

/* ---------- KPI / stat band ---------- */
.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--line-dark); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.stat { background: var(--deep); padding: 32px 28px; }
.section--ink .stat { background: var(--ink); }
.section--teal .stat { background: var(--cyan-900); }
.stat__num { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.2rem + 1.7vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 600; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1; }
.stat__num .u { color: var(--cyan-500); }
.stat__label { font-size: .9rem; color: #9FB6B8; margin-top: 12px; }

/* ---------- Process steps ---------- */
/* Connected process timeline: mobile vertical (line + markers + scroll fill),
   desktop horizontal. Markers are absolute so no per-page markup change is
   needed. Progressive enhancement: info is always visible; the fill line is
   full without JS and animates with JS (html.js). */
.steps { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: clamp(22px, 4vw, 30px); }
.steps::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 19px; top: 16px; bottom: 16px; width: 2px; background: var(--grey-200); }
.steps::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 19px; top: 16px; width: 2px; height: 100%; background: var(--cyan-600); border-radius: 2px; }
html.js .steps::after { height: var(--steps-progress, 0%); transition: height .45s var(--ease); }
.step { position: relative; padding-left: 58px; min-height: 40px; background: none; border: 0; border-radius: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.step__num { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; z-index: 1; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--paper); border: 2px solid var(--grey-300); color: var(--grey-500);
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0;
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease); }
.step.is-active .step__num { border-color: var(--cyan-700); background: #ecfbfc; color: var(--cyan-700); }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0 0 6px; line-height: 1.25; }
.step p { font-size: .95rem; margin: 0; color: var(--grey-700); }
.step__link { position: absolute; top: 8px; right: 0; color: var(--grey-300); }
/* Activation cue via marker + progress line + a subtle slide only — never dim
   the text (that would fail contrast / hurt readability). */
html.js .steps.tl .step { transform: translateY(8px); transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
html.js .steps.tl .step.is-active { transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html.js .steps.tl .step { transform: none; transition: none; }
  html.js .steps::after { transition: none; }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .steps { flex-direction: row; gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px); }
  .steps::before { left: 24px; right: 24px; top: 19px; bottom: auto; width: auto; height: 2px; }
  .steps::after { left: 24px; right: auto; top: 19px; width: 100%; height: 2px; }
  html.js .steps::after { width: var(--steps-progress, 0%); height: 2px; transition: width .45s var(--ease); }
  .step { flex: 1; padding-left: 0; padding-top: 56px; }
  .step__link { top: 56px; }
}

/* ---------- Reviews / testimonials ---------- */
/* Video testimonial (privacy-friendly click-to-load YouTube facade) */
.vtestimonial { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto var(--grid-gap); }
.vtestimonial__play { display: block; width: 100%; position: relative; padding: 0; border: 0; background: var(--deep); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.vtestimonial__play img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .4s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease); }
.vtestimonial__play:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); opacity: .9; }
.vtestimonial__btn { position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: auto; width: 74px; height: 74px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.94); color: var(--deep); display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: 0 10px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.34); transition: transform .18s var(--ease), background .18s var(--ease); }
.vtestimonial__btn svg { margin-left: 3px; }
.vtestimonial__play:hover .vtestimonial__btn { transform: scale(1.09); background: #fff; }
.vtestimonial__cap { margin-top: 14px; text-align: center; color: var(--grey-700); font-size: .95rem; }
.vtestimonial__hint { color: var(--grey-500); font-size: .82rem; }
.vtestimonial__frame { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); background: #000; }
.vtestimonial__frame iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; }

.reviews__top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px 26px; margin-bottom: var(--grid-gap); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); }
.reviews__brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.reviews__glogo { width: 30px; height: 30px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.reviews__score { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px; }
.reviews__score .avg { font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.reviews__meta { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--grey-500); }
.stars { display: inline-flex; gap: 2px; }
.stars svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--star); }
.quotes { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: var(--grid-gap); }
.quote { display:flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; margin: 0; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px 26px; transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease); }
.quote:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.quote .stars { margin-bottom: 14px; }
/* reset the UA figure/blockquote side-margins (else the text is squished when the card is narrow) */
.quote__text { color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.04rem; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0 0 20px; }
/* Homepage testimonials: featured video + Andreas-Werner quote side by side (full width), rest below */
.vtrow { display: grid; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.vtrow .vtestimonial__play { margin: 0; }
.vtrow .quote--feature { margin: 0; }
/* video keeps its fixed 16:9 height (never collapses when the iframe replaces the facade) */
.vtrow > .vtestimonial__play, .vtrow > .vtestimonial__frame { align-self: start; }
@media (min-width: 861px) {
  .vtrow { grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr; align-items: stretch; }   /* video + Andreas same height, bündig */
  .vtrow .quote--feature { grid-column: auto; }
}
.vtrow__hint { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--grey-500); margin: 2px 0 26px; }
.testimonials .quote { margin: 0; }   /* reset default <figure> margin so cards fill their columns */
.testimonials .quotes { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); align-items: stretch; }  /* all cards equal height — names align bündig at the bottom */
.quote--feature { grid-column: span 2; background: var(--deep); border-color: transparent; }
.quote--feature .quote__text { color: #fff; font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.quote--feature .quote__name { color: #fff; }
.quote--feature .quote__role { color: #9FB6B8; }
.quote__who { margin-top: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.quote__avatar { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cyan-900); color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 14px; flex:0 0 auto; }
.quote--feature .quote__avatar { background: var(--cyan-500); color: var(--deep); }
.quote__name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.quote__role { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--grey-500); }
.quote__src { display: block; margin-top: 4px; font-size: .72rem; color: var(--grey-500); font-family: var(--mono); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.quote--feature .quote__src { color: #7FA0A2; }

/* ---------- Split / editorial ---------- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 64px); align-items: center; }
.split--reverse .split__media { order: 2; }
.split__media { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--offwhite-2); aspect-ratio: 4/3; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.split__media img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* founder */
.founder { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .82fr 1.18fr; gap: clamp(28px,5vw,60px); align-items: center; }
.founder__media { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/5; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.founder__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

/* team cards (real photos) */
.team-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.team-card__photo { aspect-ratio: 630 / 726; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; background: var(--offwhite-2); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.team-card__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.team-card:hover .team-card__photo img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.team-card h3 { margin-bottom: 5px; }
.team-card__role { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan-700); margin: 0 0 12px; }
.team-card p { font-size: .95rem; }
.founder__q { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1.4vw, 1.85rem); line-height: 1.4; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.founder__sign { margin-top: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.founder__sign .nm { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.founder__sign .rl { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--grey-500); }
.section--deep .founder__q, .section--deep .founder__sign .nm { color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Callout / BAFA ---------- */
.callout { background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-left: 3px solid var(--cyan-700); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 44px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); }
.callout--tint { background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--tint), #fff); border-color: #CDEFF1; }

/* Contact actions — email + phone as deliberate tappable actions, never a
   fließtext with a stray "·"/dot. SVG icons only; full 44px touch targets. */
.contactactions { margin-top: 18px; }
.contactactions__intro { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-500); margin: 0 0 10px; }
.contactactions__list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.contactaction { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; min-height: 44px; padding: 9px 15px; border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 500; transition: border-color .16s var(--ease), background .16s var(--ease); }
.contactaction svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--cyan-700); flex: none; }
@media (hover: hover) { .contactaction:hover { border-color: var(--cyan-700); background: var(--offwhite); } }
@media (max-width: 400px) { .contactactions__list { flex-direction: column; } .contactaction { justify-content: center; } }
.note { background: var(--tint); border-left: 3px solid var(--cyan-700); padding: 18px 22px; border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0; font-size: .95rem; }

/* ---------- Final CTA ---------- */
.cta-panel { position: relative; background: var(--deep); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 84px) clamp(28px, 5vw, 72px); text-align: center; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-panel::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(90% 120% at 50% 0%, rgba(90,226,230,.14), transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; }
.cta-panel > * { position: relative; }
.cta-panel .h2 { color: #fff; max-width: 22ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.cta-panel .lead { color: #D8E4E5; max-width: 60ch; margin: 16px auto 30px; }
.cta-meta { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .08em; color: #7E9A9D; margin-top: 20px; }

/* ---------- Page hero (subpages) ---------- */
.pagehead { padding-block: clamp(44px, 6vw, 84px) clamp(30px, 4vw, 52px); }
.crumbs { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--grey-500); margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: .03em; }
.crumbs a { color: var(--grey-500); text-decoration: none; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.crumbs [aria-hidden] { color: var(--grey-300); margin: 0 8px; }

/* ---------- Prose (legal / articles) ---------- */
.prose { max-width: 72ch; }
.prose h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2em; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 1.6em; }
.prose p, .prose li { color: var(--grey-700); }
.prose--legal { font-size: .97rem; }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.field { display: grid; gap: 7px; }
.field label { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.field .hint { font-weight: 400; color: var(--grey-500); font-size: .82rem; }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select { font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink); background: var(--paper); border: var(--field-border); border-radius: var(--field-radius); padding: var(--field-pad); width: 100%; min-height: var(--field-min-h); -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; transition: border-color .15s var(--ease), box-shadow .15s var(--ease); }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus { border-color: var(--cyan-700); outline: none; box-shadow: var(--field-focus-ring); }
/* selects use appearance:none for a consistent 52px height — restore a chevron affordance */
.field select, .fn select { background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 20 20' fill='none' stroke='%236B6963' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M5 8l5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center; background-size: 16px; padding-right: 42px; }
.field textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.field--row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.consent { display: flex; gap: 11px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--grey-700); }
.consent input { width: 22px; height: 22px; margin-top: 1px; flex: 0 0 auto; accent-color: var(--cyan-700); }
.consent { padding: 4px 0; min-height: 44px; }
.hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }

/* FAQ */
.faq { border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
.faq details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
.faq summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 22px 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.06rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; align-items: center; }
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after { content: "+"; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--cyan-700); transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
.faq details[open] summary::after { content: "–"; }
.faq details > div { padding-bottom: 24px; max-width: 72ch; color: var(--grey-700); }

/* ---------- Insights ---------- */
.articles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: var(--grid-gap); }
.article { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; background: var(--paper); text-decoration: none; transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease); }
.article:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.article__media { aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden; }
.article__body { padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.article__cat { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan-700); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.article h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--ink); }
.article p { font-size: .93rem; margin: 6px 0 0; }
.article__more { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--cyan-700); font-size: .92rem; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer { background: var(--deep); color: #D3E0E1; padding-block: clamp(56px,7vw,80px) 34px; }
.footer a { color: #E4EFEF; text-decoration: none; }
.footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer a.btn--cyan, .footer a.btn--cyan:hover { color: var(--deep); }
.footer__top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 44px; padding-bottom: 46px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.footer__brand img { width: 150px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer__brand p { font-size: .94rem; color: #CBDADB; max-width: 36ch; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer__loc { font-size: .9rem; color: #CBDADB; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer__social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer__social a { width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.footer__social a:hover { border-color: var(--cyan-500); background: rgba(90,226,230,.08); }
.footer__social svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.footer__col h2 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.footer__col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer__col li { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: .93rem; }
.footer__contact div { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: .93rem; }
.footer__bottom { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 24px; align-items: center; padding-top: 26px; font-size: .85rem; }
.footer__legal { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 18px; }
.footer__copy { margin-left: auto; color: #BFCFD0; }
.footer__seo { margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.footer__seo h2 { color: #93AEB0; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.footer__seo ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 22px; }
.footer__seo li { font-size: .82rem; }
.footer__seo a { color: #86A0A2; }
.footer__seo a:hover { color: #A9BFC1; }

/* ---------- Service-page sections ---------- */
.feature { position: relative; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--card-pad); height: 100%; transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease); }
.feature:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: var(--grey-300); }
.feature h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.feature p { font-size: .95rem; margin: 0; }
.feature__k { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--cyan-700); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }

.deliver { background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--card-pad); }
.deliver h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.deliver ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 14px 0 0; }
.deliver li { position: relative; padding: 9px 0 9px 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200); font-size: .94rem; color: var(--grey-700); }
.deliver li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 2px; top: 16px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-right: 1.6px solid var(--cyan-700); border-bottom: 1.6px solid var(--cyan-700); transform: rotate(-45deg); }

.compare { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--grid-gap); }
.compare__col { border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--card-pad); background: var(--paper); }
.compare__col h3 { font-size: 1.06rem; margin-bottom: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.compare__col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.compare__col li { position: relative; padding: 9px 0 9px 26px; font-size: .94rem; color: var(--grey-700); border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
.compare__col li:first-child { border-top: 0; }
.compare--yes { border-top: 3px solid var(--ok); }
.compare--no { border-top: 3px solid var(--grey-300); }
.compare--yes li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 3px; top: 15px; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-right: 1.8px solid var(--ok); border-bottom: 1.8px solid var(--ok); transform: rotate(-45deg); }
.compare--no li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 3px; top: 18px; width: 11px; height: 1.8px; background: var(--grey-500); }
.compare__ico { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 7px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--mono); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.compare--yes .compare__ico { background: #E6F4EC; color: var(--ok); }
.compare--no .compare__ico { background: var(--offwhite-2); color: var(--grey-500); }

.tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.tag { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .82rem; color: var(--grey-700); background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--grey-300); border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 15px; }
.section--offwhite .tag { background: #fff; }

.linkcard { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease); }
.linkcard:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: var(--grey-300); }
.linkcard strong { color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.linkcard p { font-size: .9rem; margin: 6px 0 0; color: var(--grey-700); }
.linkcard .go { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 16px; color: var(--cyan-700); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; }

/* ---------- Article takeaways + prose ---------- */
.takeaways { background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--tint), #fff); border: 1px solid #CDEFF1; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px 30px; margin: 2.2em 0; }
.takeaways ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 8px 0 0; }
.takeaways li { position: relative; padding: 9px 0 9px 26px; border-top: 1px solid #DCEFF1; color: var(--ink); font-size: .98rem; }
.takeaways li:first-child { border-top: 0; }
.takeaways li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 3px; top: 15px; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-right: 1.8px solid var(--cyan-700); border-bottom: 1.8px solid var(--cyan-700); transform: rotate(-45deg); }
.prose > h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

/* ---------- Case-study filter chips ---------- */
.filterbar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); }
.chip { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--grey-700); background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--grey-300); border-radius: 999px; padding: 9px 16px; cursor: pointer; transition: all .16s var(--ease); }
.chip:hover { border-color: var(--ink); }
.chip[aria-pressed="true"] { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink); }
.case[hidden], .article[hidden] { display: none; }

/* ---------- Location page highlight ---------- */
.locbar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--grey-200); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.locbar > div { background: var(--paper); padding: 22px 24px; }
.locbar .k { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan-700); margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* ---------- Reveal ---------- */
.js .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); transition: opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease); }
.js .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js .reveal-2 { transition-delay: .08s; } .js .reveal-3 { transition-delay: .16s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .js .reveal, .js .reveal-2, .js .reveal-3 { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; } }

/* ---------- Utilities ---------- */
.flow > * + * { margin-top: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); }
.mt-s { margin-top: 22px; } .mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* =====================================================================
   Responsive
   ===================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1240px) { .header__cta .secondary { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav, .header__cta .btn { display: none; }
  .burger { display: inline-flex; }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__content { order: -1; }
  .hero__figure { max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; width: 100%; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .quotes { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .quote--feature { grid-column: span 2; }
  .articles { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 34px; }
  .split, .founder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split--reverse .split__media { order: -1; }
  .founder__media { max-width: 420px; }
  .themes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .theme { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
  .theme:first-child { border-top: 0; }
  .case--feature { flex-direction: column; }
  .case--feature .case__media { flex: none; aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
  .sec-head--between { align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .field--row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-row .ti { border-right: 0; padding-right: 18px; }
  .footer__seo ul { gap: 6px 16px; }
  /* larger tap targets for dense footer links on touch screens */
  /* comfortable thumb targets: 44px min height (WCAG 2.5.5 / mobile HIG) */
  .footer__col li a, .footer__legal a, .footer__loc a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 44px; padding-inline: 4px; }
  .footer__col li { margin-bottom: 6px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .hero__media { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; }
  .hero__badge { left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 12px; max-width: none; }
  .grid-4, .stats, .quotes, .articles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .quote--feature { grid-column: auto; }
  .quote--feature .quote__text { font-size: 1.12rem; }
  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer__copy { margin-left: 0; }
  .reviews__top { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
  .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero__actions .btn, .cta-panel .btn { width: auto; }
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- Mobile menu ---------- */
.mobile { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 150; background: var(--paper); transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform .28s var(--ease); display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 18px var(--gutter) 32px; overflow-y: auto; }
.mobile.is-open { transform: none; }
.mobile__top { display: flex; align-items: center; height: var(--header-h); }
.mobile__top img { width: 148px; }
.mobile__close { margin-left: auto; width: 46px; height: 46px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border: 1px solid var(--grey-300); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: none; cursor: pointer; color: var(--ink); }
.mobile__close:hover { background: var(--offwhite); }
.mobile__nav { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 14px 0 0; }
.mobile__nav > li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
.mobile__nav a, .mobile__group > summary { display: block; padding: 16px 2px; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 500; }
.mobile__group summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.mobile__group summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }
.mobile__group summary::after { content: "+"; color: var(--cyan-700); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.mobile__group[open] summary::after { content: "–"; }
.mobile__sub { list-style: none; padding: 0 0 4px; margin: 0; }
.mobile__sub a { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--grey-700); padding: 11px 2px; }
.mobile__cat { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan-700); margin: 14px 0 2px; padding: 0 2px; }
.mobile__cat:first-child { margin-top: 6px; }

/* Mobile sticky CTA (conversion pages) */
.stickycta { position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 90; display: none;
  padding: 10px 16px calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.94); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200); box-shadow: 0 -6px 20px rgba(6,39,43,.08);
  transform: translateY(120%); transition: transform .28s var(--ease); }
.stickycta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.stickycta.is-visible { transform: none; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .stickycta { display: block; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .stickycta { transition: none; } }
.mobile__cta { margin-top: 26px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }