  :root{
    --paper:#faf7f0;
    --paper-deep:#f3eee2;
    --card:#ffffff;
    --ink:#1c2333;
    --ink-soft:#3a4257;
    --slate:#737d8f;
    --slate-dim:#a3aabb;
    --line:#e8e1d2;
    --line-soft:#efe9dd;

    --teal:#1f6f5c;
    --teal-deep:#15503f;
    --teal-tint:#e3f1ec;
    --amber:#d98c3d;
    --amber-tint:#fbeedb;

    --serif: 'Fraunces', serif;
    --sans: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

    --maxw: 1180px;
    --pad: clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
    --r-lg: 28px;
    --r-md: 20px;
    --r-sm: 14px;
    --r-pill: 999px;

    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px -4px rgba(28,35,51,0.08);
    --shadow-md: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(28,35,51,0.14);
    --shadow-lift: 0 22px 50px -16px rgba(31,111,92,0.28);
  }

  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    font-family:var(--sans);
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.6;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }

  @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;}
  }

  a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  ::selection{background:var(--teal); color:#fff;}

  /* ---------- texture / background ---------- */
  .grain{
    position:fixed; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:200; opacity:0.025; mix-blend-mode:multiply;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  }

  .dot-field{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--line) 1.4px, transparent 1.4px);
    background-size:28px 28px;
    opacity:0.55;
    mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 55% at 50% 0%, black 0%, transparent 72%);
  }

  /* ---------- layout helpers ---------- */
  .wrap{max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding-left:var(--pad); padding-right:var(--pad); position:relative; z-index:2;}
  .eyebrow{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--teal); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:18px;
    background:var(--teal-tint); padding:7px 14px 7px 10px; border-radius:var(--r-pill); width:fit-content;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{content:''; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--teal); flex-shrink:0;}
  h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:500; letter-spacing:-0.01em; color:var(--ink);}
  .section{position:relative; padding:120px 0; z-index:1;}
  @media(max-width:768px){.section{padding:76px 0;}}
  .section-head{max-width:680px; margin-bottom:64px;}
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,44px); line-height:1.15;}
  .section-head p{color:var(--slate); font-size:17px; margin-top:16px; max-width:560px;}

  .reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1), transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1);}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
  .reveal-stagger > *{opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); transition:opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1);}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0.02s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(2){transition-delay:0.10s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(3){transition-delay:0.18s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(4){transition-delay:0.26s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(5){transition-delay:0.34s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(6){transition-delay:0.42s;}

  /* ---------- nav ---------- */
  header{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:20px var(--pad);
    background:rgba(250,247,240,0.7); backdrop-filter:blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
    transition:border-color 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  }
  header.scrolled{border-bottom-color:var(--line); padding:13px var(--pad); background:rgba(250,247,240,0.92); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
  .logo{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-size:19px; color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:0.01em; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  }
  .logo .mark{
    width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:10px; background:var(--teal); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    color:#fff; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:15px; font-weight:600; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  nav.links{display:flex; gap:8px; font-size:14px; color:var(--slate); background:var(--card); padding:6px; border-radius:var(--r-pill); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); border:1px solid var(--line-soft);}
  nav.links a{position:relative; padding:9px 16px; border-radius:var(--r-pill); transition:color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;}
  nav.links a:hover{color:var(--ink); background:var(--paper-deep);}
  .header-cta{
    font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; font-size:13.5px;
    background:var(--teal); color:#fff; padding:11px 22px; border-radius:var(--r-pill);
    transition:transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    white-space:nowrap; box-shadow:0 6px 18px -6px rgba(31,111,92,0.45);
  }
  .header-cta:hover{background:var(--teal-deep); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);}
  .menu-btn{display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; cursor:pointer; background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-pill); padding:12px 14px;}
  .menu-btn span{width:18px; height:2px; border-radius:2px; background:var(--ink); display:block; transition:transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;}

  @media(max-width:860px){
    nav.links{display:none;}
    .header-cta{display:none;}
    .menu-btn{display:flex;}
  }

  .mobile-menu{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:99; background:var(--paper);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:center; gap:24px;
    padding:0 32px;
    transform:translateY(-100%); transition:transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1);
  }
  .mobile-menu.open{transform:translateY(0);}
  .mobile-menu a{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:32px; color:var(--ink);}
  .mobile-menu .header-cta{display:inline-block; margin-top:12px;}

  /* ---------- hero ---------- */
  .hero{
    position:relative; min-height:100svh; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
    padding-top:110px; padding-bottom:60px; z-index:1; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr 0.95fr; gap:48px; align-items:center;
  }
  @media(max-width:980px){ .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  .hero-kicker{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal-deep); margin-bottom:22px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; background:var(--teal-tint); width:fit-content; padding:8px 16px 8px 12px; border-radius:var(--r-pill);}
  .hero-kicker .dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal); animation:pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;}
  @keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;}50%{opacity:0.35;}}

  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(38px, 5.4vw, 66px); line-height:1.06; letter-spacing:-0.02em; font-weight:500;
  }
  .hero h1 em{font-style:italic; color:var(--teal); font-weight:400;}
  .hero .lede{
    margin-top:26px; font-size:18px; color:var(--slate); max-width:520px; line-height:1.65;
  }
  .hero .lede strong{color:var(--ink); font-weight:600;}

  .hero-actions{display:flex; gap:16px; margin-top:40px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .btn-primary{
    font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px;
    background:var(--teal); color:#fff; padding:16px 30px; border-radius:var(--r-pill);
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    transition:transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow:0 10px 26px -8px rgba(31,111,92,0.5);
    border:none; cursor:pointer;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift); background:var(--teal-deep);}
  .btn-primary svg{transition:transform 0.3s ease;}
  .btn-primary:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px);}
  .btn-ghost{
    font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px;
    background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--ink); padding:15px 28px; border-radius:var(--r-pill);
    transition:border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--teal); background:var(--teal-tint); transform:translateY(-3px);}

  .hero-meta{
    display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:56px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .hero-meta .stat{font-family:var(--sans); background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:var(--r-md); padding:16px 20px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
  .hero-meta .stat .num{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:24px; color:var(--ink); display:block;}
  .hero-meta .stat .lbl{font-size:11px; color:var(--slate); letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:4px; display:block;}

  /* hero diagram */
  .hero-diagram{position:relative; height:520px; width:100%;}
  .hero-diagram svg{width:100%; height:100%; overflow:visible;}
  .node-line{stroke:var(--line); stroke-width:1.6; fill:none;}
  .draw-line{
    stroke-dasharray:300; stroke-dashoffset:300;
    animation:draw 1.6s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1) forwards;
  }
  @keyframes draw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0;}}

  .node{
    position:absolute; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.01em;
    background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--ink-soft);
    padding:12px 18px; white-space:nowrap; border-radius:var(--r-pill); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
    opacity:0; animation:nodeIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1) forwards;
  }
  .node.core{
    background:var(--teal); color:#fff; border-color:var(--teal); font-family:var(--serif); font-size:16px; font-weight:600; padding:20px 28px;
    box-shadow:0 16px 36px -10px rgba(31,111,92,0.55); text-align:center; line-height:1.25;
  }
  @keyframes nodeIn{from{opacity:0; transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0.85);} to{opacity:1; transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1);}}

  /* ---------- marquee strip ---------- */
  .strip{
    border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:20px 0; overflow:hidden; position:relative; background:var(--card);
  }
  .strip-track{display:flex; gap:48px; white-space:nowrap; animation:scroll-left 32s linear infinite; width:max-content;}
  @keyframes scroll-left{from{transform:translateX(0);} to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
  .strip-item{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--slate); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:48px;}
  .strip-item .sep{color:var(--teal); opacity:0.7;}

  /* ---------- services grid ---------- */
  .services-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:20px;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media(max-width:600px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

  .service-card{
    background:var(--card); padding:34px 28px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:var(--r-lg); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
    transition:transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
  }
  .service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border-color:var(--teal);}
  .service-num{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--teal); letter-spacing:0.06em;}
  .service-card h3{font-size:21px; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:10px; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.3;}
  .service-card p{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.6;}
  .service-card .icon{
    width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:var(--r-sm); background:var(--teal-tint); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    margin-bottom:4px; transition:background 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
  }
  .service-card:hover .icon{background:var(--teal); transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);}
  .service-card .icon svg{width:20px; height:20px; stroke:var(--teal); transition:stroke 0.4s ease;}
  .service-card:hover .icon svg{stroke:#fff;}

  /* ---------- audience ---------- */
  .audience-list{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px;}
  .audience-row{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:24px 28px;
    background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:var(--r-md);
    transition:transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  }
  .audience-row:hover{transform:translateX(8px); border-color:var(--teal); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
  .audience-row .label{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(18px,2.2vw,24px); color:var(--ink); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px;}
  .audience-row .label .idx{font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:700; font-size:13px; color:var(--teal); background:var(--teal-tint); width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;}
  .audience-row .arrow{opacity:0; transform:translateX(-8px); transition:opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;}
  .audience-row:hover .arrow{opacity:1; transform:translateX(0);}
  .audience-row .arrow svg{width:20px; stroke:var(--teal);}

  /* ---------- why / philosophy split ---------- */
  .split{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:start;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px;}}
  .why-list{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px;}
  .why-item{display:flex; gap:18px; background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line-soft); padding:22px; border-radius:var(--r-md); transition:transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;}
  .why-item:hover{transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
  .why-item .glyph{
    flex-shrink:0; width:44px; height:44px; background:var(--amber-tint); border-radius:50%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; color:var(--amber); font-size:18px; font-weight:600;
  }
  .why-item h4{font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; font-size:16px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px;}
  .why-item p{font-size:14px; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.6;}

  .principles{margin-top:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px;}
  .principle{padding:18px 22px; background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:var(--r-md); display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; transition:transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;}
  .principle:hover{transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
  .principle .pn{font-family:var(--mono); color:var(--teal); font-size:11.5px; flex-shrink:0; background:var(--teal-tint); padding:4px 9px; border-radius:var(--r-pill); margin-top:2px;}
  .principle span.t{font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); font-size:15px;}
  .principle p{color:var(--slate); font-size:13.5px; margin-top:5px; line-height:1.55;}

  .philosophy-block { background:var(--ink); border-radius:var(--r-lg); padding:44px 38px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .philosophy-block::before{content:''; position:absolute; top:-40px; right:-40px; width:160px; height:160px; border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31,111,92,0.5), transparent 70%);}
  .philosophy-block .quote-mark{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-size:64px; color:var(--teal); opacity:0.7; line-height:0.5; position:relative; display:block; margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .philosophy-block p{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(19px,2.4vw,25px); line-height:1.5; color:#fff; font-style:italic; position:relative;}
  .philosophy-block .sign{margin-top:20px; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); letter-spacing:0.06em; font-style:normal; position:relative; display:block;}

  /* ---------- process timeline ---------- */
  .timeline{position:relative; margin-top:20px;}
  .timeline::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; left:23px; top:8px; bottom:8px; width:2px; background:var(--line); border-radius:2px;
  }
  .timeline-fill{
    position:absolute; left:23px; top:8px; width:2px; background:var(--teal); border-radius:2px;
    height:0%; transition:height 0.2s ease-out;
  }
  .t-step{position:relative; padding-left:68px; padding-bottom:50px;}
  .t-step:last-child{padding-bottom:0;}
  .t-dot{
    position:absolute; left:9px; top:0; width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--card); border:2px solid var(--line); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; color:var(--slate-dim); font-weight:600;
    transition:border-color 0.5s ease, color 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease, background 0.5s ease;
  }
  .t-step.in .t-dot{border-color:var(--teal); color:#fff; background:var(--teal); box-shadow:0 0 0 6px var(--teal-tint);}
  .t-step h4{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:21px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:8px;}
  .t-step p{color:var(--slate); font-size:14.5px; max-width:520px;}

  /* ---------- engagement models ---------- */
  .engage-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px;}
  @media(max-width:860px){.engage-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .engage-card{
    background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line-soft); padding:32px 26px; border-radius:var(--r-lg); position:relative;
    transition:border-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  }
  .engage-card:hover{border-color:var(--teal); transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
  .engage-card .tag{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; color:var(--amber); letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; background:var(--amber-tint); padding:5px 12px; border-radius:var(--r-pill); display:inline-block;}
  .engage-card h4{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:22px; margin:16px 0 10px; color:var(--ink);}
  .engage-card p{font-size:14px; color:var(--slate);}

  /* ---------- about portrait ---------- */
  .about-portrait-wrap{
    position:sticky; top:120px;
    transition:opacity 0.45s ease;
  }
  .about-portrait{
    aspect-ratio:3/4; border-radius:var(--r-lg); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid var(--line-soft); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
    background:var(--paper-deep);
  }
  .about-portrait img{
    width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center top;
    display:block;
    transition:transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1);
  }
  .about-portrait:hover img{transform:scale(1.03);}
  .about-portrait .img-overlay{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(28,35,51,0.6) 100%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .about-portrait .role-tag{
    position:absolute; bottom:18px; left:16px; right:16px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    border-radius:var(--r-md); padding:16px 18px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
    font-family:var(--sans); font-size:13px; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.6;
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  }
  .about-portrait .role-tag strong{
    display:block; color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--serif); font-size:18px; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:3px;
  }
  /* mobile fade-out when text scrolls over portrait */
  @media(max-width:900px){
    .about-portrait-wrap{
      position:relative; top:auto;
    }
    .about-portrait-wrap.portrait-faded{
      opacity:0.12;
    }
  }

  /* ---------- blog topics ---------- */
  .topics-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:16px;}
  @media(max-width:980px){.topics-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  .topic-card{background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:var(--r-md); padding:26px 20px; min-height:178px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between; transition:transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;}
  .topic-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); border-color:var(--teal);}
  .topic-card .tnum{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; color:var(--slate-dim); background:var(--paper-deep); padding:4px 9px; border-radius:var(--r-pill); width:fit-content;}
  .topic-card h4{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:16px; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.35; margin:14px 0 8px;}
  .topic-card p{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.5;}

  /* ---------- testimonial placeholder ---------- */
  .testimonial-shell{
    border:1.5px dashed var(--line); padding:56px 40px; text-align:center; color:var(--slate-dim);
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.04em; border-radius:var(--r-lg); background:var(--card);
  }

  /* ---------- final CTA ---------- */
  .final-cta{
    position:relative; padding:120px 0; text-align:center; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .final-cta .cta-card{
    background:var(--ink); border-radius:40px; padding:90px 40px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .final-cta .cta-card::before{content:''; position:absolute; top:-80px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); width:420px; height:420px; border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31,111,92,0.45), transparent 70%);}
  .final-cta h2{font-size:clamp(30px,5vw,52px); max-width:780px; margin:0 auto; line-height:1.1; color:#fff; position:relative;}
  .final-cta .lede{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size:17px; margin:22px auto 40px; max-width:460px; position:relative;}
  .final-cta-actions{display:flex; gap:16px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; position:relative;}
  .final-cta .btn-ghost{background:transparent; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.25); color:#fff;}
  .final-cta .btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color:#fff;}

  /* ---------- contact / book ---------- */
  .contact-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px;}}
  .contact-line{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; margin-top:32px;}
  .c-row{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; padding:18px 20px; background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:var(--r-md); transition:transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;}
  .c-row:hover{transform:translateX(6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
  .c-row .ic{width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:var(--r-sm); background:var(--teal-tint); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;}
  .c-row .ic svg{width:18px; stroke:var(--teal);}
  .c-row a{font-size:15px; color:var(--ink); font-weight:500; transition:color 0.3s ease;}
  .c-row a:hover{color:var(--teal);}
  .c-row .lbl{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10px; color:var(--slate-dim); letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; display:block; margin-bottom:3px;}

  .contact-card{background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:var(--r-lg); padding:36px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
  .form-field{margin-bottom:20px;}
  .form-field label{display:block; font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.02em; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:8px;}
  .form-field input, .form-field textarea{
    width:100%; background:var(--paper); border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-sm);
    color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--sans); font-size:15px; padding:13px 16px; outline:none;
    transition:border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  }
  .form-field input:focus, .form-field textarea:focus{border-color:var(--teal); background:#fff;}
  .form-field textarea{resize:vertical; min-height:90px;}
  .form-submit{
    margin-top:6px; font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; font-size:14px;
    background:var(--teal); color:#fff; padding:15px 30px; border:none; cursor:pointer; border-radius:var(--r-pill);
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; transition:transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px -8px rgba(31,111,92,0.5);
  }
  .form-submit:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift); background:var(--teal-deep);}

  /* steps how it works */
  .how-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px;}
  @media(max-width:860px){.how-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media(max-width:560px){.how-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .how-step{padding:26px 22px; background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:var(--r-md); position:relative; transition:transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;}
  .how-step:hover{transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
  .how-step .hs-num{font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:30px; color:var(--teal); display:block; margin-bottom:12px;}
  .how-step h4{font-size:15.5px; color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:8px;}
  .how-step p{font-size:13px; color:var(--slate);}

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  footer{padding:64px 0 36px; position:relative; z-index:1;}
  .footer-card{background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:var(--r-lg); padding:48px 40px;}
  .footer-top{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:48px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding-bottom:40px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);}
  .footer-brand h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:24px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:12px;}
  .footer-brand p{color:var(--slate); font-size:14px; max-width:320px;}
  .footer-cols{display:flex; gap:56px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .footer-col h5{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--slate-dim); margin-bottom:18px;}
  .footer-col a{display:block; color:var(--slate); font-size:14.5px; margin-bottom:12px; transition:color 0.3s ease;}
  .footer-col a:hover{color:var(--teal);}
  .footer-bottom{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; padding-top:24px; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--slate-dim); flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;}

  /* ---------- floating whatsapp ---------- */
  .float-wa{
    position:fixed; bottom:26px; right:26px; z-index:90;
    width:58px; height:58px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--teal); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 14px 30px -8px rgba(31,111,92,0.55); transition:transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1);
  }
  .float-wa:hover{transform:scale(1.08);}
  .float-wa svg{width:27px; height:27px; fill:#fff;}
  .float-wa .ping{position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid var(--teal); animation:ping 2.4s cubic-bezier(0,0,0.2,1) infinite;}
  @keyframes ping{0%{transform:scale(1); opacity:0.7;}100%{transform:scale(1.7); opacity:0;}}

  .scroll-progress{position:fixed; top:0; left:0; height:3px; background:var(--teal); z-index:101; width:0%; border-radius:0 3px 3px 0;}

  /* ---------- word-split hero ---------- */
  .hero h1 .word{
    display:inline-block; overflow:hidden; vertical-align:bottom;
  }
  .hero h1 .word span{
    display:inline-block;
    transform:translateY(110%);
    transition:transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1);
  }
  .hero h1.words-in .word span{ transform:translateY(0); }
  .hero h1 .word:nth-child(1) span{transition-delay:0.04s;}
  .hero h1 .word:nth-child(2) span{transition-delay:0.12s;}
  .hero h1 .word:nth-child(3) span{transition-delay:0.20s;}
  .hero h1 .word:nth-child(4) span{transition-delay:0.28s;}
  .hero h1 .word:nth-child(5) span{transition-delay:0.36s;}
  .hero h1 .word:nth-child(6) span{transition-delay:0.44s;}
  .hero h1 .word:nth-child(7) span{transition-delay:0.52s;}
  .hero h1 .word:nth-child(8) span{transition-delay:0.60s;}
  .hero h1 .word:nth-child(9) span{transition-delay:0.68s;}

  /* ---------- eyebrow slide-in ---------- */
  .eyebrow{
    opacity:0; transform:translateX(-18px);
    transition:opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1);
  }
  .eyebrow.ew-in{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }

  /* ---------- hero kicker ---------- */
  .hero-kicker{
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px);
    animation:kickerIn 0.7s 0.2s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1) forwards;
  }
  @keyframes kickerIn{to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}

  .hero .lede{
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px);
    animation:fadeSlide 0.8s 0.85s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1) forwards;
  }
  .hero-actions{
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px);
    animation:fadeSlide 0.8s 1.05s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1) forwards;
  }
  .hero-meta{
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px);
    animation:fadeSlide 0.8s 1.25s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1) forwards;
  }
  @keyframes fadeSlide{to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}

  /* ---------- why glyph bounce ---------- */
  .why-item.glyph-in .glyph{
    animation:glyphBounce 0.6s cubic-bezier(.36,.07,.19,.97) forwards;
  }
  @keyframes glyphBounce{
    0%{transform:scale(0.5);opacity:0;}
    60%{transform:scale(1.18);opacity:1;}
    80%{transform:scale(0.93);}
    100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:1;}
  }

  /* ---------- hero glow orb ---------- */
  .hero-glow{
    position:absolute; pointer-events:none; border-radius:50%; z-index:0;
    filter:blur(80px); opacity:0;
    animation:glowDrift 0.9s 0.4s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1) forwards;
  }
  .hero-glow-a{
    width:520px; height:520px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31,111,92,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top:-140px; left:-100px;
    animation-name:glowDrift;
  }
  .hero-glow-b{
    width:380px; height:380px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217,140,61,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom:-80px; right:-60px;
    animation-delay:0.65s;
  }
  @keyframes glowDrift{
    0%{opacity:0; transform:scale(0.8);}
    100%{opacity:1; transform:scale(1);}
  }

  /* ---------- hero em shimmer ---------- */
  .hero h1 em{
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal) 0%, #3eb896 40%, var(--teal) 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: emShimmer 4s linear 1.2s infinite;
  }
  @keyframes emShimmer{
    0%{background-position:0% center;}
    100%{background-position:200% center;}
  }

  /* ---------- hero stat cards staggered entry ---------- */
  .hero-meta .stat{
    opacity:0;
    animation: statPop 0.55s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1) forwards;
  }
  .hero-meta .stat:nth-child(1){animation-delay:1.30s; --tx:-12px; --ty:10px;}
  .hero-meta .stat:nth-child(2){animation-delay:1.45s; --tx:0px;  --ty:14px;}
  .hero-meta .stat:nth-child(3){animation-delay:1.60s; --tx:12px;  --ty:10px;}
  @keyframes statPop{
    0%{opacity:0; transform:translate(var(--tx,0), var(--ty,10px)) scale(0.88);}
    100%{opacity:1; transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);}
  }

  /* ---------- hero diagram node float ---------- */
  .node:not(.core){
    animation:nodeIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1) forwards, nodeFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .node.core{
    animation:nodeIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1) forwards, corePulse 3.5s ease-in-out 1s infinite;
  }
  @keyframes nodeFloat{
    0%,100%{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) translateY(0px);}
    50%{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) translateY(-7px);}
  }
  @keyframes corePulse{
    0%,100%{box-shadow:0 16px 36px -10px rgba(31,111,92,0.55);}
    50%{box-shadow:0 20px 50px -8px rgba(31,111,92,0.8), 0 0 0 12px rgba(31,111,92,0.08);}
  }

  /* ---------- count-up stat ---------- */
  .hero-meta .stat .num{ display:block; }

  /* ---------- philosophy typewriter ---------- */
  .philosophy-block p .tw-cursor{
    display:inline-block; width:2px; height:1em;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-left:3px; vertical-align:middle;
    animation:blink 0.9s step-end infinite;
  }
  @keyframes blink{0%,100%{opacity:1;}50%{opacity:0;}}

  /* ---------- text highlight underline on scroll ---------- */
  .ink-line{
    background:linear-gradient(var(--teal), var(--teal)) no-repeat left bottom;
    background-size:0% 2px;
    transition:background-size 0.9s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1) 0.3s;
    padding-bottom:1px;
  }
  .ink-line.in-view{ background-size:100% 2px; }