/* Combined from mockup */


  /* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     COGNIXIS — v3 full homepage
     · One global canvas. All sections transparent. No section lines.
     · Sans-serif type system: Inter / Geist / General Sans (reviewer toggle) + JetBrains Mono.
     · Action-potential reveal: pulse rule + blur→sharp.
     · Salience activation: canvas brightens near the viewport-active section.
     · EEG wave sweeps + wave flow-field drift.
     ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

  :root {
      --particle:    rgba(160, 210, 255, 0.55);
  --synapse:     rgba(120, 180, 240, 0.18);
  --synapse-near:rgba(103, 211, 255, 0.55);
  --wave-glow:   rgba(103, 211, 255, 0.8);
  --accent:      #67d3ff;
    /* Section rhythm — single token per marketing feedback (§2) */
    --section-gap: 80px;
    --section-gap-mobile: 56px;

    /* Typography — reviewer-toggleable across 3 sans-serif options */
    --font-heading: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-body:    'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;
  }
  :root[data-typography="geist"] {
    --font-heading: 'Geist', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-body:    'Geist', system-ui, sans-serif;
  }
  :root[data-typography="general"] {
    --font-heading: 'General Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-body:    'General Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  }

  :root[data-theme="dark"] {
    --bg: #06080f;
    --bg-elev: #0b0f1b;
    --text: #eef2f9;
    --text-dim: rgba(238, 242, 249, 0.60);
    --text-faint: rgba(238, 242, 249, 0.34);
    --text-ghost: rgba(238, 242, 249, 0.12);
    --accent: #67d3ff;
    --accent-warm: #b5a1ff;
    --accent-soft: rgba(103, 211, 255, 0.16);
    --accent-glow: rgba(103, 211, 255, 0.35);
    --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    --border-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    --border-hover: rgba(103, 211, 255, 0.45);
    --card: rgba(11, 15, 27, 0.58);
    --card-elev: rgba(11, 15, 27, 0.82);
    --particle: rgba(160, 210, 255, 0.55);
    --synapse: rgba(120, 180, 240, 0.18);
    --synapse-near: rgba(103, 211, 255, 0.55);
    --wave-glow: rgba(103, 211, 255, 0.8);
    --cta-bg: #eef2f9;
    --cta-text: #06080f;
  }

  :root[data-theme="light"] {
    
    --bg: #f6f3ec;
    --bg-elev: #ffffff;
    --text: #0b1020;
    --text-dim: rgba(11, 16, 32, 0.62);
    --text-faint: rgba(11, 16, 32, 0.38);
    --text-ghost: rgba(11, 16, 32, 0.1);
    --accent: #1d5fd0;
    --accent-warm: #6d3fd1;
    --accent-soft: rgba(29, 95, 208, 0.10);
    --accent-glow: rgba(29, 95, 208, 0.24);
    --border: rgba(11, 16, 32, 0.08);
    --border-strong: rgba(11, 16, 32, 0.16);
    --border-hover: rgba(29, 95, 208, 0.5);
    --card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    --card-elev: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    --particle: rgba(29, 95, 208, 0.5);
    --synapse: rgba(29, 95, 208, 0.14);
    --synapse-near: rgba(29, 95, 208, 0.45);
    --wave-glow: rgba(29, 95, 208, 0.55);
    --cta-bg: #0b1020;
    --cta-text: #f6f3ec;
  }

  * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  html, body { min-height: 100%; }

  body {
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    line-height: 1.55;
    transition: background 0.5s ease, color 0.5s ease;
  }

  body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 50% at 50% 8%, var(--accent-soft), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 40% at 10% 95%, var(--accent-soft), transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.7;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  /* Film grain — paper-warmth texture across the whole site */
  body::after {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 99;
    opacity: 0.035;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0.8 0'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
    background-size: 160px 160px;
  }

  /* Scroll progress indicator (1.5px accent line beneath the header) */
  #scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    height: 1.5px;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--accent), var(--accent-warm));
    z-index: 100;
    transition: width 0.08s linear;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-glow);
  }

#neural {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100vw !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: none !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}


  /* ─── Scrollbar ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  html::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }
  html::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
  html::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--border-strong); border-radius: 10px; }
  html::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--text-faint); }

  /* ─── Header ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 50;
    /* Dynamic padding keeps header content aligned with 1280px-capped sections */
    padding: 20px max(48px, calc((100vw - 1280px) / 2 + 48px));
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 70%, transparent);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .site-header.scrolled {
    border-bottom-color: var(--border);
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 86%, transparent);
  }

  .logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--text); }
  .logo svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; overflow: visible; }
  .logo .ring { stroke: var(--accent); stroke-opacity: 0.4; }
  .logo .nucleus { fill: var(--accent); }
  .logo .node { fill: var(--accent); opacity: 0.65; }
  .logo .link { stroke: var(--accent); stroke-opacity: 0.4; }
  .logo:hover .node { animation: nodeFire 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .logo:hover .node.n1 { animation-delay: 0s; }
  .logo:hover .node.n2 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
  .logo:hover .node.n3 { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
  .logo:hover .node.n4 { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
  .logo:hover .node.n5 { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
  .logo:hover .node.n6 { animation-delay: 1.0s; }
  @keyframes nodeFire { 0%, 100% { opacity: 0.35; } 50% { opacity: 1; } }

  .logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  }

 

  

  .theme-toggle {
    width: 34px; height: 34px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }
  .theme-toggle:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: var(--accent); }
  .theme-toggle svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
  .theme-toggle .icon-sun { display: none; }
  .theme-toggle .icon-moon { display: block; }
  :root[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle .icon-sun { display: block; }
  :root[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle .icon-moon { display: none; }

  /* Typography toggle (reviewer-only) — next to theme toggle */
  .typography-toggle {
    width: 34px; height: 34px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    position: relative;
  }
  .typography-toggle:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: var(--accent); }
  .typography-toggle svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
  .typography-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 10px);
    right: 0;
    background: var(--card-elev);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 8px;
    min-width: 240px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 60;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  }
  .typography-toggle.open .typography-menu { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
  .typography-menu-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    padding: 6px 10px 8px;
  }
  .typography-option {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: left;
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
  }
  .typography-option:hover { background: var(--card); }
  .typography-option.active { background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent); }
  .typography-option small {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
  }
  .typography-option.active small { color: var(--accent); }
  .typography-option[data-font="inter"]   { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; }
  .typography-option[data-font="geist"]   { font-family: 'Geist', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; }
  .typography-option[data-font="general"] { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; }

  .cta-nav {
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }
  .cta-nav:hover { border-color: var(--accent); background: var(--accent-soft); }

  /* ─── Sections ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: var(--section-gap) 48px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
  }
  /* CTA "stop-and-act" sections + awards strip (naturally centered blocks) stay centered */
  #awards { text-align: center; }
  #awards .section-lede { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

  .eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
  }

  .eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    width: 5px; height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent);
  }

  /* Section rule with action-potential pulse */
  .section-rule {
    position: relative;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .section-rule::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -30%;
    top: 0;
    width: 30%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
    transition: left 1s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  }
  .reveal.in-view .section-rule::after { left: 100%; }

  .h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 44px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-top: 16px;
    filter: blur(8px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: filter 0.7s ease, opacity 0.7s ease;
  }
  .h2 .italic { font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; color: var(--accent); }
  .reveal.in-view .h2 { filter: blur(0); opacity: 1; }

  .section-lede {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin: 18px 0 0;
    max-width: 640px;
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.15s, transform 0.7s ease 0.15s;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }
  .reveal.in-view .section-lede { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* ═════════ HERO (above-the-fold on all viewports per marketing §1) ═════════ */
  .hero {
    padding: 88px 48px 32px;
    min-height: 100vh;
    min-height: 100svh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 44px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-top: 18px;
  }
  .hero h1 .italic {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--accent) 30%, var(--accent-warm) 85%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
  }

  /* Italic gradient text — prevent trailing character clip on all pages.
     Italic glyphs overhang the logical right edge of the span; background-clip:text
     clips at the box boundary so the last glyph loses its fill.
     display:inline-block + padding-right gives the box enough room to include it. */
  h1 .italic, h2 .italic, h3 .italic {
    display: inline-block;
    padding-right: 0.2em;
    padding-bottom: 0.08em;
  }

  .hero .lede {
    margin-top: 18px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    max-width: 520px;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .cta-row {
    margin-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  /* Conic-gradient glow ring CTA (ported from WP cgnx-btn--glow) */
  .btn-primary {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 30px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  .btn-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    width: 220%; height: 220%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: conic-gradient(
      from 90deg at 50% 50%,
      #67d3ff 0%,
      #b5a1ff 25%,
      #67d3ff 50%,
      #6b9aff 75%,
      #67d3ff 100%
    );
    animation: spin-ring 4s linear infinite;
    z-index: -2;
  }
  .btn-primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 2px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--cta-bg);
    z-index: -1;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
  }
  .btn-primary { color: var(--cta-text); }
  .btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:
      0 0 30px -4px rgba(103, 211, 255, 0.4),
      0 0 60px -8px rgba(181, 161, 255, 0.2);
  }
  .btn-primary .arrow { transition: transform 0.25s ease; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .btn-primary > *:not(.arrow) { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .btn-primary:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
  @keyframes spin-ring {
    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
  }

  /* Spotlight-on-tile — cursor-tracked radial glow */
  .pillar, .case, .industry, .solution, .partner, .post {
    --mx: 50%;
    --my: 50%;
  }
  .pillar::before, .case::before, .industry::before,
  .solution::before, .partner::before, .post::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
      260px circle at var(--mx) var(--my),
      var(--accent-soft),
      transparent 60%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: inherit;
  }
  .pillar:hover::before, .case:hover::before, .industry:hover::before,
  .solution:hover::before, .partner:hover::before, .post:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .pillar > *, .case > *, .industry > *,
  .solution > *, .partner > *, .post > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .btn-ghost {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 24px;
    color: var(--text);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--accent); background: var(--accent-soft); }

  .hero-meta {
    margin-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
  }
  .hero-meta span::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 5px; height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent);
    margin-right: 10px;
    vertical-align: middle;
  }

  .hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    height: clamp(320px, 52vh, 480px);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-elev);
    isolation: isolate;
  }

  .hero-visual::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    background:
      linear-gradient(to right, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 30%, transparent) 0%, transparent 35%, transparent 65%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 30%, transparent) 100%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 65% at 50% 50%, transparent 20%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 55%, transparent) 95%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .hero-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.82;
  }

  :root[data-theme="light"] .hero-video {
    filter: invert(0.92) hue-rotate(180deg) brightness(1.05);
  }

  /* Floating stat cards over the video */
  .stat-card {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 4;
    min-width: 200px;
    max-width: 240px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s ease, transform 0.9s ease;
    cursor: default;
  }
  .hero-visual.ready .stat-card { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .stat-card:nth-child(2) { top: 36px;    right: 28px;  transition-delay: 0.4s; }
  .stat-card:nth-child(3) { top: 46%;     right: 44%;   transition-delay: 0.7s; }
  .stat-card:nth-child(4) { bottom: 40px; right: 20px;  transition-delay: 1.0s; }

  .stat-card-inner {
    display: block;
    background: var(--card-elev);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
    transition: border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
    animation-duration: 5s;
    animation-timing-function: ease-in-out;
    animation-iteration-count: infinite;
    animation-play-state: paused;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .hero-visual.ready .stat-card-inner { animation-play-state: running; }
  .stat-card:nth-child(2) .stat-card-inner { animation-name: float-a; animation-duration: 5.4s; }
  .stat-card:nth-child(3) .stat-card-inner { animation-name: float-b; animation-duration: 6.3s; animation-delay: 0.6s; }
  .stat-card:nth-child(4) .stat-card-inner { animation-name: float-c; animation-duration: 5.8s; animation-delay: 1.1s; }

  @keyframes float-a {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0); }
    33%      { transform: translate3d(-4px, -8px, 0) rotate(-0.4deg); }
    66%      { transform: translate3d(3px, -5px, 0) rotate(0.3deg); }
  }
  @keyframes float-b {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0); }
    40%      { transform: translate3d(5px, -10px, 0) rotate(0.5deg); }
    70%      { transform: translate3d(-3px, -3px, 0) rotate(-0.2deg); }
  }
  @keyframes float-c {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0); }
    35%      { transform: translate3d(-5px, -6px, 0) rotate(0.3deg); }
    65%      { transform: translate3d(4px, -9px, 0) rotate(-0.4deg); }
  }

  .stat-card:hover .stat-card-inner {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--bg-elev);
    box-shadow:
      0 24px 70px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
      0 0 0 1px var(--accent-soft),
      0 0 40px -10px var(--wave-glow);
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
  .stat-card:hover .stat-num .sym { color: var(--accent); }

  .stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 38px;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text);
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 3px;
  }
  .stat-num .sym {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--accent);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .stat-lbl {
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    max-width: 190px;
  }

  /* ─── Label layer kept for future use (unused in hero-visual now) ── */
  .label-layer { display: none; }
  .node-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 7px 14px 7px 12px;
    background: var(--card-elev);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--text);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition: opacity 0.9s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    transform-origin: 0 50%;
  }
  .node-label::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 100%;
    top: 50%;
    width: 14px; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--border-strong), transparent);
  }
  .node-label .cat {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
  }
  .node-label .sep { width: 1px; height: 10px; background: var(--border-strong); }
  .node-label:hover { border-color: var(--accent); background: var(--bg-elev); }
  .node-label:hover .cat { color: var(--accent); }

  /* ═════════ LOGO STRIP ═════════ */
  .logo-strip {
    padding: 60px 48px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.logo-strip-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #7f8aa3;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.logo-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-row {
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-items: center;
}

.logo-row--9 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(9, 1fr);
}

.logo-row--7 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    width: 78%;
}

.client-logo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 62px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.client-logo img {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    object-fit: contain;

    /* Blackish / faded effect */
    filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0.6);
    opacity: 0.7;

    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* Hover Effects */
.client-logo:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.client-logo:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width: 992px){

    .logo-row--9{
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    }

    .logo-row--7{
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media(max-width: 576px){

    .logo-row--9,
    .logo-row--7{
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }

    .logo-strip{
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }
}

  /* ═════════ PROOF SECTION — two-column (content | globe) ═════════ */
  .proof-band {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: var(--section-gap) 48px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .proof-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 55fr 45fr;
    gap: 0;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 560px;
  }

  /* LEFT — content */
  .proof-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    padding-right: 48px;
  }

  .proof-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 48px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-top: 16px;
    filter: blur(8px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: filter 0.7s ease 0.05s, opacity 0.7s ease 0.05s;
  }
  .proof-heading .italic {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--accent);
  }
  .reveal.in-view .proof-heading { filter: blur(0); opacity: 1; }

  .proof-body {
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.60;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    max-width: 540px;
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.18s, transform 0.7s ease 0.18s;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }
  .reveal.in-view .proof-body { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* Stats 2×3 grid — fully open, zero borders, pure whitespace grid like Image 2 */
  .proof-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 36px;
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.28s, transform 0.7s ease 0.28s;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }
  .reveal.in-view .proof-stats-grid { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  .proof-stat-item {
    padding: 24px 28px 24px 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
  }
  /* Middle and last items get left spacing */
  .proof-stat-item:nth-child(2),
  .proof-stat-item:nth-child(3),
  .proof-stat-item:nth-child(5),
  .proof-stat-item:nth-child(6) { padding-left: 28px; }
  /* Visual row separator — a single thin line between row 1 and row 2 */
  .proof-stat-item:nth-child(-n+3) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .proof-stat-item:nth-child(n+4) { padding-top: 28px; }

  .proof-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 46px);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: var(--text);
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 2px;
  }
  .proof-stat-unit {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }
  .proof-stat-label {
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.40;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }

  /* Compliance badge pills row */
  .proof-badges-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.42s, transform 0.7s ease 0.42s;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }
  .reveal.in-view .proof-badges-row { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  .proof-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 7px 14px 7px 10px;
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
    cursor: default;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .proof-badge-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--accent-soft);
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .proof-badge-pill svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    stroke: var(--accent);
    stroke-width: 1.6;
    fill: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .proof-badge-pill span { font-weight: 600; }
  .proof-badge-pill small {
    font-size: 9px;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  }
  .proof-badge-pill:hover small { color: var(--text-dim); }

  /* RIGHT — globe fills the right half, bleeds right/top/bottom */
  .proof-globe-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 560px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: opacity 0.9s ease 0.3s, transform 0.9s ease 0.3s;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(40px);
  }
  .reveal.in-view .proof-globe-wrap { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

  .proof-globe-canvas {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 560px;
    background: transparent;
    overflow: hidden;
    contain: paint;
    /* globe.gl WebGL canvas with alpha:true — site background shows through */
  }

  /* Inner WebGL canvas must also be transparent */
  .proof-globe-canvas canvas {
    background: transparent !important;
  }

  /* ═════════ PILLARS ═════════ */
  .pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 72px;
  }
  .pillar {
    background: var(--card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .pillar:hover { background: var(--card-elev); }
  .pillar-head {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .pillar-icon {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    stroke: var(--accent);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    fill: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), stroke 0.3s ease;
  }
  .pillar:hover .pillar-icon { transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.08); }
  .pillar-icon-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .pillar-num {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--accent);
  }
  .pillar-model {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 999px;
  }
  .pillar-model.inhouse { color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent-soft); background: var(--accent-soft); }
  .pillar h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 18px 0 12px;
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .pillar p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .pillar-capsules {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin: -6px 0 20px;
  }
  .pillar-capsule {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-soft) 40%, transparent);
  }
  .pillar-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .pillar:hover .pillar-tag { color: var(--accent); }
  .pillar-tag .arrow { transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
  .pillar:hover .pillar-tag .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

  /* ═════════ WHY BUSINESSES NEED AI — 4 narrative blocks (non-card, per marketing §6 + content spec) ═════════ */
  .problems-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 56px 72px;
    max-width: 1040px;
    margin: 56px auto 0;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .problem-block { position: relative; padding-left: 72px; }
  .problem-block::before {
    content: attr(data-num);
    position: absolute;
    top: 4px; left: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    color: var(--accent);
  }
  .problem-block::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px; left: 38px;
    width: 24px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--accent-soft);
  }
  .problem-block h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(19px, 1.6vw, 23px);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .problem-block p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin: 0;
  }
  .stat-inline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 3px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.15em;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    padding: 0 2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .stat-inline .sym {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68em;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Legacy classes (hidden) */
  .problems-grid, .problem, .problem-stat, .problem h3, .problems-narrative, .problems-rules { display: none !important; }
  .hidden-legacy {
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .problem p {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-dim);
  }

  /* ═════════ MID-CTA — split layout (image | content) per marketing ═════════ */
  .mid-cta {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: var(--section-gap) auto;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--card);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 0;
    min-height: 380px;
  }
  .mid-cta-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-elev);
  }
  .mid-cta-image img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
  }
  .mid-cta-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 60%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--card) 85%, transparent));
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .mid-cta-body {
    padding: 56px 60px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .mid-cta h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 14px 0 16px;
  }
  .mid-cta h3 .italic { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
  .mid-cta p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    max-width: 460px;
    margin: 0 0 28px;
  }

  /* ═════════ WHY CHOOSE COGNIXIS (5 differentiators) ═════════ */
  .choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 72px;
  }
  .choose {
    background: var(--card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 32px 22px;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .choose-icon {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    stroke: var(--accent);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    fill: none;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .choose h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .choose p {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-dim);
  }

  /* ═════════ AWARDS / RECOGNITION (design guide §19) ═════════ */
  .awards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 48px;
  }
  .award {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    border: 1px dashed var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--card);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    min-height: 112px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .award:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); border-style: solid; background: var(--card-elev); }
  .award-logo {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-ghost);
  }
  .award-logo svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.3; fill: none; }
  .award:hover .award-logo { color: var(--accent); }
  .award-title {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .award-year {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--text-ghost);
  }

  /* ═════════ TESTIMONIALS (flex component) ═════════ */
  .testimonials-wrap { max-width: 1040px; margin: 56px auto 0; }
  .testimonial--single {
    position: relative;
    padding: 52px 56px 42px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    background:
      linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-soft) 45%, transparent), transparent 55%),
      var(--card);
    text-align: left;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .testimonial-quote-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px; right: 44px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 120px;
    line-height: 0.7;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    opacity: 0.22;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
  }
  .testimonial-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(18px, 1.7vw, 24px);
    line-height: 1.45;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0 0 32px;
    max-width: 820px;
  }
  .testimonial-attribution {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    padding-top: 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .testimonial-avatar {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-elev);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-ghost);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .testimonial-avatar svg { width: 50%; height: 50%; }
  .testimonial-who { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
  .testimonial-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .testimonial-role { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-dim); }
  .testimonial-company-logo {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    border: 1px dashed var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-left: auto;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .testimonial-illustrative-note {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* ═════════ FAQ (accordion) ═════════ */
  .faq-list {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 56px auto 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .faq-q {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 26px 4px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(17px, 1.6vw, 21px);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--text);
    text-align: left;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .faq-q:hover { color: var(--accent); }
  .faq-q-icon {
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    fill: none;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-q-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); color: var(--accent); }
  .faq-a {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  }
  .faq-a-inner {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0 4px;
  }
  .faq-a-inner p {
    padding-bottom: 26px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    max-width: 700px;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-a { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }

  /* ═════════ SERVICE THESIS (image + quote) ═════════ */
  .thesis {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-top: 72px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .thesis-image {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-elev);
  }
  .thesis-image img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
  }
  .thesis-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 40%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 50%, transparent));
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .thesis-text { text-align: left; }
  .thesis-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .thesis-text blockquote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 34px);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .thesis-text blockquote .italic { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
  .thesis-text p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    max-width: 480px;
  }
  .thesis.thesis--reverse .thesis-text { order: 1; }
  .thesis.thesis--reverse .thesis-image { order: 2; }

  /* ═════════ ALL 44 CAPABILITIES TAG CLOUD ═════════ */
  .capabilities-full { margin-top: 64px; text-align: center; }
  .capabilities-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .capabilities-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .capability {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    background: var(--card);
  }
  .capability:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--accent-soft);
  }
  .capabilities-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .capabilities-cta .arrow { transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
  .capabilities-cta:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

  /* ═════════ SOLUTIONS (9 use-case packages) ═════════ */
  .solutions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 72px;
  }
  .solution {
    background: var(--card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .solution:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); background: var(--card-elev); }
  .solution-type {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .solution h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .solution p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-dim); line-height: 1.55; flex-grow: 1; }
  .solution-cta {
    margin-top: 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .solution:hover .solution-cta { color: var(--accent); }

  /* ═════════ INSIGHTS (blog / news / benchmarks / guides) ═════════ */
  .insights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 72px;
  }
  .post {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: left;
    min-height: 280px;
  }
  .post.featured {
    grid-row: span 2;
    padding: 36px;
    min-height: 580px;
    background: var(--card-elev);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .post.featured::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 100%, var(--accent-soft), transparent 65%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .post.featured > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .post:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); }
  .post-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .post-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--text-faint);
  }
  .post-tag.accent { color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent-soft); background: var(--accent-soft); }
  .post h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .post.featured h3 { font-size: 30px; }
  .post p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-dim); line-height: 1.55; flex-grow: 1; }
  .post.featured p { font-size: 15px; }
  .post-meta {
    margin-top: 22px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .post-meta .read-more { color: var(--accent); }

  /* ═════════ METHODOLOGY — vertical stack, number + text (no imagery per marketing) ═════════ */
  .methodology { position: relative; }
  .rail {
    position: relative;
    margin: 48px 0 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .step {
    position: relative;
    text-align: left;
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 88px 1fr auto;
    gap: 0;
    align-items: stretch;
    min-height: 104px;
  }
  .step:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); transform: translateX(3px); }
  .step-number-col {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    background: var(--accent-soft);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px 0 0 14px;
  }
  .step-image {
    display: none;
  }
  .step-image img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  }
  .step-num-badge { display: none; }
  .step-body { padding: 22px 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
  .step-range-col {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 32px 0 24px;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .step-range-col .accent { color: var(--accent); margin-left: 8px; }
  .step-body h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 22px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .step-body p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.5;
    flex-grow: 1;
  }
  .step-range {
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
  }
  .step-range .accent { color: var(--accent); }

  /* ═════════ CASE STUDIES ═════════ */
  .cases-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 72px;
  }
  .case {
    background: var(--card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .case:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); transform: translateY(-2px); }

  .case-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .case-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--text-faint);
  }
  .case-client {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .case-client-logo {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--bg-elev);
    border: 1px dashed var(--border-strong);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .case-client-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
  }
  .case-client-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .case-client-location {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
  }
  .case-metric {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 44px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--text);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .case-metric .unit {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-left: 4px;
  }
  .case h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .case p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.55;
    flex-grow: 1;
  }
  .case-cta {
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* ═════════ TRUST BAND ═════════ */
  .trust-band {
    position: relative;
    padding: calc(var(--section-gap) * 0.7) 48px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 85%, transparent), color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 95%, transparent)),
      url('../assets/images/cxo-02-governance-desk.png') center / cover no-repeat,
      var(--bg);
  }
  .trust-band::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 100% at 50% 50%, transparent 20%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 70%, transparent) 90%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .trust-band > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 32px 0;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .trust-item {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px 4px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .trust-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .trust-item:hover { color: var(--text); }
  .trust-item small { display: block; font-size: 8px; color: var(--text-ghost); margin-top: 4px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; }

  /* ═════════ INDUSTRIES ═════════ */
  /* Subtle backdrop wrapper for matrix sections (industries, solutions, cases) */
  .matrix-backdrop {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding: 40px 32px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  .matrix-backdrop > img.bg { display: none; }
  .matrix-backdrop.tint-cool > img.bg { filter: saturate(0.85) hue-rotate(-15deg) brightness(0.95); }
  .matrix-backdrop.tint-warm > img.bg { filter: saturate(0.95) hue-rotate(35deg) brightness(1.05); opacity: 0.10; }
  .matrix-backdrop.tint-desat > img.bg { filter: saturate(0.4) brightness(1.1); opacity: 0.08; }
  .matrix-backdrop::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 90% at 50% 50%, transparent 40%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 45%, transparent) 90%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .matrix-backdrop > .cases-grid,
  .matrix-backdrop > .industries-grid,
  .matrix-backdrop > .solutions-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  /* Industries — list-row layout with per-row image thumbnails */
  .industries-list {
    margin-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .industry {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 48px 120px 1fr auto auto;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 22px 6px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }
  .industry:hover {
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-soft) 55%, transparent);
    padding-left: 18px;
    padding-right: 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border-bottom-color: transparent;
  }
  .industry-num {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: var(--accent);
  }
  .industry-thumb {
    width: 120px; height: 72px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-elev);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .industry-thumb img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  }
  .industry:hover .industry-thumb img { transform: scale(1.08); }
  .industry-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; min-width: 0; }
  .industry h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .industry p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 520px;
  }
  .industry-frameworks {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    text-align: right;
    line-height: 1.7;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .industry-frameworks strong { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 500; }
  .industry-arrow {
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }
  .industry-arrow svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
  .industry:hover .industry-arrow {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateX(2px);
  }
  .industries-grid { display: none !important; }

  /* ═════════ ENGAGEMENT SHAPES ═════════ */
  .shapes-stack { margin-top: 72px; }
  .shape {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.5fr 1.2fr 0.6fr 0.7fr;
    gap: 32px;
    padding: 32px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }
  .shape:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .shape:hover { padding-left: 8px; }
  .shape-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 22px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .shape-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-dim); line-height: 1.5; }
  .shape-duration, .shape-price {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
  }
  .shape-price { color: var(--accent); }

  /* ═════════ PARTNERS ═════════ */
  .partners-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 72px;
    padding: 56px 40px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 55%, transparent), color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 85%, transparent)),
      url('../assets/images/accent-partners-mesh.png') center / cover no-repeat,
      var(--bg-elev);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .partners-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 50%, transparent 30%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 60%, transparent) 85%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .partners-wrapper > .partners-grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  .partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .partner {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    display: block;
  }
  .partner:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); }
  .partner-tier {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
  }
  .partner h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin: 14px 0 10px;
  }
  .partner p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-dim); line-height: 1.5; }

  /* ═════════ TEAM ═════════ */
  .team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 72px;
  }
  .person {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .person-avatar {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .person-avatar svg { width: 40%; height: 40%; color: var(--text-ghost); }
  .person-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 17px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .person-title {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .person-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 14px;
  }
  .person-social {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .person-social:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--accent-soft);
  }
  .person-social svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; fill: currentColor; }

  /* ═════════ INSIGHT CALLOUT ═════════ */
  .insight {
    background: var(--card-elev);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 64px 56px;
    margin-top: 72px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .insight::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 100% at 100% 0%, var(--accent-soft), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .insight-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .insight-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .insight h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .insight p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-dim); max-width: 520px; }

  /* ═════════ FINAL CTA — split (content | image) ═════════ */
  .final-cta {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: var(--section-gap) auto;
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--card-elev);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 0;
    min-height: 420px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .final-cta-body {
    padding: 72px 64px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .final-cta-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-elev);
  }
  .final-cta-image img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
  }
  .final-cta-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(-90deg, transparent 60%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-elev) 90%, transparent));
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .final-cta h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 68px);
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .final-cta h2 .italic { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
  .final-cta p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 0 36px;
  }
  .final-cta .cta-row { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .final-cta-meta {
    margin-top: 36px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
  }
  .final-cta-meta a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; }

  /* ═════════ FOOTER ═════════ */
  footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 80px 48px 40px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
  }
  .footer-brand { max-width: 280px; }
  .footer-brand p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-top: 16px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  .footer-col h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
  .footer-col li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .footer-col a {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }
  .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--text); }

  .footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
  }

  /* ─── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  /* ═════════ Section-specific mobile fixes (marketing §14) ═════════ */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .choose-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .problems-rules { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .solutions-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .logo-row--9 { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
    .logo-row--7 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); max-width: 100%; }
    .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .post.featured { grid-row: auto; grid-column: span 2; min-height: 340px; padding: 32px; }
    .proof-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
    .proof-badges { padding-left: 0; border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 24px; justify-content: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .step { grid-template-columns: 68px 1fr auto; }
    .step-range-col { padding: 0 18px 0 14px; font-size: 10px; }
    .testimonial--single { padding: 36px 32px; }
    .testimonial-company-logo { margin-left: 0; }
    .testimonial-attribution { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
    /* Mid + final CTA stack vertically */
    .mid-cta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: 0; }
    .mid-cta-image { height: 220px; }
    .mid-cta-body { padding: 36px 32px; }
    .final-cta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: 0; }
    .final-cta-body { padding: 44px 32px; }
    .final-cta-image { height: 260px; order: -1; }
    /* Industries list: drop thumbnail on narrower screens, keep rest of row */
    .industry { grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr auto auto; gap: 16px; padding: 20px 4px; }
    .industry-thumb { display: none; }
    .industry-frameworks { font-size: 9px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    /* Why Choose Us: 5-col → 2-col */
    .choose-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .choose { padding: 28px 22px; }
    /* Insights: 3-col → 1-col */
    .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .post.featured { grid-column: auto; min-height: 280px; }
    /* Problems: 4-col rules → 2-col */
    .problems-rules { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    /* Solutions 3-up → 1 */
    .solutions-grid--3, .solutions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    /* Industries 3x3 → 2-col */
    .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    /* Methodology on phone: number on top of body, range below body */
    .step { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto auto auto; min-height: 0; }
    .step-number-col { min-height: 48px; font-size: 26px; padding: 12px 0; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0; }
    .step-body { padding: 18px 22px; }
    .step-range-col { padding: 12px 22px; border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); justify-content: flex-start; }
    /* Industries on phone — stack row contents */
    .industry { grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr auto; gap: 12px; padding: 18px 6px; }
    .industry-thumb { display: none; }
    .industry-frameworks { display: none; }
    /* Logos: 9+7 → 4-col flowing */
    .logo-row--9, .logo-row--7 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); max-width: 100%; }
    /* Testimonials on mobile */
    .testimonial--single { padding: 28px 22px; }
    .testimonial-quote-mark { font-size: 64px; top: 12px; right: 20px; }
    .testimonial-quote { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
    /* Awards 5 → 2 on mobile */
    .awards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    /* Problems 2x2 → 1 col */
    .problems-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .problem-block { padding-left: 0; }
    .problem-block::before { position: static; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .problem-block::after { display: none; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    section, .hero, .logo-strip, .proof-band, .trust-band, .final-cta, footer {
      padding-left: 32px;
      padding-right: 32px;
    }
    /* Header: match section padding at tablet */
    .site-header { padding-left: 32px; padding-right: 32px; }
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .hero-visual { height: 320px; order: -1; }
    .pillars-grid, .cases-grid, .industries-grid, .partners-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    /* Proof section responsive */
    .proof-band { padding: var(--section-gap) 32px; }
    .proof-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; min-height: auto; }
    .proof-content { padding-right: 0; }
    .proof-globe-wrap { order: -1; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; min-height: auto; justify-content: center; }
    .proof-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
    .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .trust-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 16px 8px; }
    .rail-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
    .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .shape { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; padding: 24px 0; }
    .insight { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 40px; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    /* New sections */
    .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr; }
    .ind-card { flex: 0 0 260px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .site-header { padding: 16px 20px; }
 
    .typography-toggle { display: none; }
    .logo-text { display: none; }

    section, .hero, .logo-strip, .proof-band, .trust-band, .final-cta, footer {
      padding-left: 20px;
      padding-right: 20px;
    }
    /* New sections on mobile */
    .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testi-featured { min-height: auto; }
    .testi-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ind-card { flex: 0 0 240px; }
    .ind-card-img { height: 140px; }
    .ind-arrow { display: none; }
    .pillars-grid, .cases-grid, .industries-grid, .partners-grid, .team-grid, .footer-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    /* Proof on mobile — 2 col stats */
    .proof-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    /* Reset desktop selectors and re-apply for 2-col */
    .proof-stat-item:nth-child(1),
    .proof-stat-item:nth-child(2),
    .proof-stat-item:nth-child(3),
    .proof-stat-item:nth-child(4),
    .proof-stat-item:nth-child(5),
    .proof-stat-item:nth-child(6) {
      padding: 18px 16px; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .proof-stat-item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
    .proof-stat-item:nth-child(5),
    .proof-stat-item:nth-child(6) { border-bottom: none; }
    .proof-badge-pill { font-size: 10px; padding: 6px 10px 6px 8px; }
    .cta-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .btn-primary, .btn-ghost { justify-content: flex-start; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; text-align: center; }
  }

  /* ─── Mobile performance overrides ─────────────────────────────── */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Drop heavy decorative backgrounds — keep card structure */
    .matrix-backdrop > img.bg { display: none; }
    .matrix-backdrop { padding: 24px 16px; }
    .partners-wrapper {
      background: var(--card);
      padding: 32px 20px;
    }
    .partners-wrapper::before { display: none; }
    .final-cta {
      background: var(--bg-elev);
      padding: 72px 24px;
    }
    .final-cta::before { display: none; }
    .trust-band {
      background: var(--card);
      padding: 40px 20px;
    }
    .trust-band::before { display: none; }
    .post.featured {
      background: var(--card-elev) !important;
      min-height: 340px;
      padding: 28px;
    }
    .post.featured::before { display: none; }
    .post.featured h3 { font-size: 24px; }

    /* Hero: must still fit above fold on phone and tablet */
    .hero { padding: 76px 22px 24px; min-height: 100vh; min-height: 100svh; gap: 16px; }
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .hero-visual { height: clamp(180px, 28vh, 240px); order: -1; border-radius: 14px; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(24px, 7vw, 32px); margin-top: 12px; }
    .hero .lede { font-size: 14px; margin-top: 12px; }
    .hero .eyebrow { font-size: 10px; padding: 5px 12px; }
    .cta-row { margin-top: 16px; gap: 10px; }
    .hero-meta { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 9px; }
    .stat-card { display: none; }

    /* Section padding cut */
    section { padding: var(--section-gap-mobile) 22px; }
    .h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 7vw, 38px); }

    /* Drop film grain on mobile to save GPU */
    body::after { display: none; }

    /* Drop scroll progress on very small screens */
    #scroll-progress { display: none; }

    /* Thesis stacks vertically both ways */
    .thesis, .thesis--reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
    .thesis.thesis--reverse .thesis-text { order: 2; }
    .thesis.thesis--reverse .thesis-image { order: 1; }
    .thesis-image { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }

    /* Case / solution / industry tile shrink */
    .case-metric { font-size: 32px; }
    .proof-metric { font-size: clamp(40px, 10vw, 56px); }
  }

  /* Honor user's reduced-motion preference (accessibility + battery) */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
      animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
      animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
      transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
      scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
    .hero-video { display: none; }
    .hero-visual {
      background: url('../assets/images/hero-poster.jpg') center / cover no-repeat, var(--bg-elev);
    }
   
    .btn-primary::before { animation: none; }
  }

  /* ═════════ INDUSTRIES HORIZONTAL SCROLL CARDS ═════════ */
  .ind-scroll-wrap {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 56px;
  }

  /* Prev / Next arrow buttons */
  .ind-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    background: var(--card-elev);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s, background 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  }
  .ind-arrow:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--bg-elev);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-soft);
  }
  .ind-arrow svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .ind-arrow--prev { left: -20px; }
  .ind-arrow--next { right: -20px; }

  /* Scrollable outer container */
  .ind-scroll-outer {
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: visible;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    cursor: grab;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 6px; /* room for focus outlines */
  }
  .ind-scroll-outer:active { cursor: grabbing; }
  .ind-scroll-outer::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

  /* Inner flex row */
  .ind-scroll-inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    width: max-content;
    padding: 4px 0 4px;
  }

  /* Individual card */
  .ind-card {
    flex: 0 0 290px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  .ind-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px -16px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 0 0 1px var(--accent-soft);
  }

  /* Spotlight cursor glow (reuses existing JS) */
  .ind-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(320px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), var(--accent-soft), transparent 70%);
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: inherit;
  }
  .ind-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

  /* Card image area */
  .ind-card-img {
    position: relative;
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .ind-card-img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease;
  }
  .ind-card:hover .ind-card-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }

  /* Gradient overlay on image */
  .ind-card-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      transparent 30%,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 55%, transparent) 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* Number badge */
  .ind-card-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px; left: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--card-elev);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    z-index: 2;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }

  /* Card body */
  .ind-card-body {
    padding: 18px 20px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .ind-card-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0;
  }
  .ind-card-body p {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .ind-card-frameworks {
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 9.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .ind-card-frameworks strong { color: var(--text-dim); }

  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    .ind-arrow { display: none; }
    .ind-card { flex: 0 0 260px; }
    .ind-card-img { height: 150px; }
  }

  /* ═════════ TESTIMONIALS ═════════ */
  .testi-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 56px;
    align-items: start;
  }

  /* ── Featured hero card ── */
  .testi-featured {
    background: var(--bg-elev);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 36px 32px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
    min-height: 560px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .testi-featured::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px; left: -60px;
    width: 260px; height: 260px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent-soft) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .testi-stars {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 17px;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .testi-stars--sm { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; }

  .testi-featured-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(17px, 1.6vw, 21px);
    line-height: 1.5;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--text);
    border: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
    flex: 1; quotes: none;
  }
  .testi-hl { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }

  .testi-author-row {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  }
  .testi-avatar {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-faint); flex-shrink: 0; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .testi-avatar svg { width: 60%; height: 60%; }
  .testi-avatar--sm { width: 36px; height: 36px; }

  .testi-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .testi-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-dim); margin-top: 2px; }

  .testi-company {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 9.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .testi-company-dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .testi-metric {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    background: var(--accent-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-glow);
    border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 20px;
  }
  .testi-metric-val {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 30px; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--accent); white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1;
  }
  .testi-metric-lbl { font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--text-dim); }

  /* ── 2×2 smaller cards ── */
  .testi-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .testi-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 22px 20px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }
  .testi-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.28), 0 0 0 1px var(--accent-soft);
  }
  .testi-card-quote {
    font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-dim);
    border: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; quotes: none; flex: 1;
  }

  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testi-featured { min-height: auto; }
    .testi-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 560px) {
    .testi-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }