/* =====================================================================
   Kazepi Group — Design System (confident calm)
   Hybrid-lean: Bootstrap 5 grid + bootstrap-icons + this stylesheet.
   Author: Kazepi Group build. No external runtime calls.
   ===================================================================== */

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root{
  --bg:#FAFAF8;          /* warm off-white */
  --surface:#FFFFFF;
  --ink:#0F1419;         /* near-black */
  --muted:#5A6470;       /* secondary text */
  --line:#E8E5DD;        /* warm hairline */
  --navy:#1A2233;        /* dark sections */
  --navy-2:#141B29;      /* footer / deepest */
  --on-dark:#F5F5F0;     /* text on dark */
  --on-dark-mut:#A7B0BE; /* muted on dark */
  --accent:#C2A05A;      /* gold-bronze, disciplined */
  --accent-hover:#B08F47;
  --accent-tint:rgba(194,160,90,.12);

  --maxw:1200px;
  --gutter:clamp(1.25rem,4vw,2.5rem);
  --r:4px;
  --r-lg:8px;
  --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(15,20,25,.04),0 2px 8px rgba(15,20,25,.04);
  --shadow-lg:0 18px 50px rgba(15,20,25,.14);
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);

  --sans:"Segoe UI",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Helvetica Neue","Inter","Roboto","Noto Sans",system-ui,sans-serif;
}

/* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-behavior:smooth}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}}
body{
  margin:0;font-family:var(--sans);background:var(--bg);color:var(--ink);
  font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;font-weight:400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
ul{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}
h1,h2,h3,h4{margin:0;font-weight:700;line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink)}
p{margin:0 0 1rem}
strong{font-weight:700}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:2px}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container{width:100%;max-width:var(--maxw);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--gutter)}
.section{padding-block:clamp(3.5rem,8vw,7rem)}
.section--tight{padding-block:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4rem)}
.section--dark{background:var(--navy);color:var(--on-dark)}
.section--dark h1,.section--dark h2,.section--dark h3{color:#fff}
.section--dark p{color:var(--on-dark-mut)}
.lead{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.6vw,1.25rem);color:var(--muted);max-width:60ch}
.center{text-align:center}.mx-auto{margin-inline:auto}

/* eyebrow / kicker label (editorial) */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:1rem;
}
.section--dark .eyebrow{color:var(--accent)}

.h-display{font-size:clamp(2.25rem,5.2vw,4.5rem);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.h-section{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,3rem)}
.section-head{max-width:62ch}
.section-head.center{margin-inline:auto}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;cursor:pointer;
  font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1;border:1px solid transparent;
  padding:.95rem 1.6rem;border-radius:var(--r);transition:transform .15s var(--ease),background .15s,color .15s,border-color .15s;
  will-change:transform;
}
.btn:hover{transform:scale(1.02)}
.btn-primary{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--accent);color:#1a1206}
.btn-accent{background:var(--accent);color:#1a1206}
.btn-accent:hover{background:var(--accent-hover)}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;border-color:currentColor;color:inherit}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);color:#1a1206}
.btn-lg{padding:1.1rem 2rem;font-size:1.05rem}
.btn .bi{font-size:1.05em}

/* animated inline link underline */
.link-underline{position:relative;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.link-underline::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-2px;height:2px;width:100%;
  background:var(--accent);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.link-underline:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.section--dark .link-underline{color:#fff}

/* ---------- Header / nav ---------- */
.site-header{position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto 0;z-index:1000;transition:background .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s,border-color .3s}
.site-header__inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5rem;
  height:78px;max-width:var(--maxw);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--gutter)}
.brand-logo{display:flex;align-items:center}
.brand-logo img{height:38px;width:auto}
.brand-logo .logo-dark{display:none}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2rem}
.nav a{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.01em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);transition:color .2s}
.nav a:hover,.nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:#fff}
.nav a[aria-current="page"]{position:relative}
.nav-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.1rem}
.lang-switch{display:flex;gap:.4rem;align-items:center;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.lang-switch a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.lang-switch a.is-active{color:#fff}
.lang-switch span{opacity:.4}

/* transparent over dark hero; solid white when scrolled */
.site-header.is-scrolled{background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);backdrop-filter:saturate(1.1) blur(6px);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--line)}
.site-header.is-scrolled .brand-logo .logo-light{display:none}
.site-header.is-scrolled .brand-logo .logo-dark{display:block}
.site-header.is-scrolled .nav a{color:var(--muted)}
.site-header.is-scrolled .nav a:hover,.site-header.is-scrolled .nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--ink)}
.site-header.is-scrolled .lang-switch,.site-header.is-scrolled .lang-switch a{color:var(--muted)}
.site-header.is-scrolled .lang-switch a.is-active{color:var(--ink)}
.site-header.is-scrolled .btn-ghost{color:var(--ink)}

/* mobile nav toggle */
.nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:0;color:#fff;font-size:1.6rem;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;padding:.25rem}
.site-header.is-scrolled .nav-toggle{color:var(--ink)}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .nav-toggle{display:block}
  .nav{position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:min(80vw,320px);background:var(--navy);
    flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:.25rem;padding:6rem 1.75rem 2rem;
    transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .35s var(--ease);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
  .nav.is-open{transform:translateX(0)}
  .nav a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.86)!important;font-size:1.1rem;padding:.7rem 0;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
  .nav-backdrop{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(10,14,20,.5);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:.3s;z-index:999}
  .nav-backdrop.is-open{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:100vh;padding-top:78px}
.hero--inner{min-height:auto;padding-block:clamp(8rem,16vh,11rem) clamp(3rem,6vh,4.5rem)}
.hero::before{ /* subtle depth, not a gradient party */
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 80% -10%,rgba(194,160,90,.10),transparent 55%),
             radial-gradient(80% 70% at -10% 110%,rgba(255,255,255,.05),transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none}
.hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:62rem}
.hero h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,6vw,4.75rem);letter-spacing:-.03em}
.hero h1 .accent{color:var(--accent)}
.hero__sub{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.9vw,1.35rem);color:var(--on-dark-mut);max-width:46ch;margin-top:1.4rem}
.hero__cta{margin-top:2.4rem;display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.scroll-cue{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:1.6rem;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:2;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-size:1.5rem;animation:cue 1.6s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes cue{0%,100%{transform:translate(-50%,0)}50%{transform:translate(-50%,8px)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.scroll-cue{animation:none}}
.hero--inner .breadcrumb{margin-bottom:1.25rem}

/* ---------- Hero slider (home) ---------- */
.hero--home{min-height:100vh}
.hero__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.hero__bg .slide{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  opacity:0;transition:opacity 1s var(--ease)}
.hero__bg .slide.is-active{opacity:1;animation:kenburns 6s ease-out both}
@keyframes kenburns{from{transform:scale(1.03)}to{transform:scale(1.12)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero__bg .slide.is-active{animation:none}}
.hero__scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(16,20,31,.78),rgba(16,20,31,.55) 38%,rgba(16,20,31,.82))}
.hero--home .hero__inner{z-index:2}
.hero__rotator{transition:opacity .45s var(--ease)}
.hero__rotator.is-fading{opacity:0}
.hero__dots{display:flex;gap:.6rem;margin-top:2.2rem}
.hero__dots button{width:36px;height:3px;border:0;padding:0;cursor:pointer;border-radius:2px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.32);transition:background .3s}
.hero__dots button.is-active{background:var(--accent)}

/* ---------- Pillars (Porto-style icon boxes) ---------- */
.pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.25rem}
@media (max-width:900px){.pillars{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:520px){.pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.pillar{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:1.75rem 1.5rem;
  transition:transform .2s var(--ease),box-shadow .2s var(--ease)}
.pillar:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.pillar .ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--accent-tint);color:var(--accent);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.pillar h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.pillar p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}

/* ---------- Geographic footprint ---------- */
.geo-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:1rem}
@media (max-width:900px){.geo-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:520px){.geo-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.geo-card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:1.6rem 1.25rem;text-align:center;transition:transform .2s var(--ease),box-shadow .2s var(--ease)}
.geo-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.geo-pin{display:inline-flex;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:var(--accent-tint);color:var(--accent);font-size:1.35rem;margin-bottom:.9rem}
.geo-card h3{font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:.3rem}
.geo-role{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.geo-card p{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted);margin:.6rem 0 0}
.geo-card--hq{border-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--accent)}
.geo-card--hq .geo-pin{background:var(--accent);color:#1a1206;position:relative}
.geo-card--hq .geo-pin::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-2px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid var(--accent);
  animation:geopulse 2s ease-out infinite}
.geo-card--hq .geo-role{color:var(--accent)}
@keyframes geopulse{0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.7}100%{transform:scale(1.7);opacity:0}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.geo-card--hq .geo-pin::after{animation:none}}

/* ---------- Stats / counters ---------- */
.stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(1rem,3vw,2.5rem)}
@media (max-width:680px){.stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:2rem 1rem}}
.stat__num{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4.5rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1;color:var(--ink)}
.section--dark .stat__num{color:#fff}
.stat__num .suffix{color:var(--accent)}
.stat__label{margin-top:.6rem;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.section--dark .stat__label{color:var(--on-dark-mut)}

/* ---------- Brand grid ---------- */
.brand-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.25rem}
@media (max-width:900px){.brand-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.brand-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.brand-card{position:relative;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:2rem 1.75rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:230px;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .2s var(--ease),box-shadow .2s var(--ease),border-color .2s}
.brand-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:3px;background:var(--accent);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.brand-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:transparent}
.brand-card:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.brand-card__logo{height:54px;display:flex;align-items:center;margin-bottom:1.25rem}
.brand-card__logo img{max-height:54px;width:auto;object-fit:contain;
  filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.78;transition:filter .35s var(--ease),opacity .35s}
.brand-card:hover .brand-card__logo img{filter:grayscale(0);opacity:1}
.brand-card__cat{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:.5rem}
.brand-card h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.brand-card p{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:1rem;flex:1}
.brand-card__link{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;transition:gap .2s}
.brand-card:hover .brand-card__link{gap:.7rem}
.brand-card__link .bi{color:var(--accent)}
.brand-card--feature{background:var(--navy);border-color:transparent}
.brand-card--feature h3{color:#fff}.brand-card--feature p{color:var(--on-dark-mut)}
.brand-card--feature .brand-card__link{color:#fff}
.brand-card--feature .brand-card__logo img{filter:grayscale(1) brightness(0) invert(1);opacity:.85}
.brand-card--feature:hover .brand-card__logo img{filter:none;opacity:1}

/* brand finder filter chips */
.brand-filter{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:2rem}
.brand-filter__head{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-right:.4rem}
.chip{font-family:inherit;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:100px;padding:.5rem 1.15rem;cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s,color .2s,border-color .2s}
.chip:hover{border-color:var(--accent)}
.chip.is-active{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink)}
.brand-card[hidden]{display:none}

/* ---------- iSteel spotlight ---------- */
.spotlight{background:var(--navy);color:var(--on-dark);overflow:hidden}
.spotlight__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:center}
@media (max-width:840px){.spotlight__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2.5rem}}
.spotlight__media{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;background:#0e1420;aspect-ratio:4/5}
.spotlight__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 18%}
.spotlight__media .portrait-fallback{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;color:var(--accent);
  background:radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%,#26314a,#0e1420)}
.spotlight__media .portrait-fallback .mono{font-size:5rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.04em;color:#fff;opacity:.92}
.spotlight__media .portrait-fallback small{color:var(--on-dark-mut);font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}
.spotlight h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,3rem)}
.spotlight__role{color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;margin:.5rem 0 1.25rem}
.spotlight__links{display:flex;gap:.9rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.6rem}

/* founders duo — mind & heart */
.duo{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.5rem;max-width:480px;margin-inline:auto}
.duo figure{position:relative;margin:0;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.duo figure img,.duo__mono{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/4;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top}
.duo__mono{background:radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%,#26314a,#0e1420);color:var(--accent);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:700}
.duo__tag{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(10,14,20,.92),transparent);
  color:#fff;font-size:.62rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:1.5rem .5rem .65rem;text-align:center}
.duo__b .duo__tag{color:var(--accent)}
.duo__node{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:4;
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#1a1206;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:700;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35);border:3px solid var(--navy)}
.lead-people{display:grid;gap:1.4rem;margin-top:1.6rem}
@media(min-width:560px){.lead-people{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
.lead-person__label{font-size:.64rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent)}
.lead-person h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.2rem;margin:.25rem 0}
.lead-person p{color:var(--on-dark-mut);font-size:.9rem;margin:0}
.lead-person .spotlight__links{margin-top:1rem}
.spotlight__connector{margin-top:1.8rem;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;
  border-left:3px solid var(--accent);padding-left:1rem;font-style:italic}

/* ---------- CTA / contact strip ---------- */
.cta-strip{background:var(--accent-tint);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.cta-strip__row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.contact-list{display:flex;gap:2.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.contact-list .item{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.15rem}
.contact-list .label{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.contact-list .val{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- Breadcrumbs ---------- */
.breadcrumb{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;align-items:center;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--on-dark-mut)}
.breadcrumb a{color:var(--on-dark-mut);transition:color .2s}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:#fff}
.breadcrumb .sep{opacity:.45}
.breadcrumb [aria-current]{color:#fff}
.breadcrumb--light a{color:var(--muted)}.breadcrumb--light [aria-current]{color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- Two-column prose / about ---------- */
.cols-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);align-items:center}
@media (max-width:840px){.cols-2{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2rem}}
.prose p{font-size:1.0625rem;color:var(--muted)}
.prose h2{margin:2rem 0 1rem}
.media-frame{border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.media-frame img{width:100%;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.media-frame:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}

/* ---------- Icon-box facts ---------- */
.facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:1.25rem}
.fact{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:1.5rem}
.fact .bi{font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:.75rem;display:block}
.fact h3{font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:.35rem}
.fact p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq{max-width:780px}
.faq__item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq__q{width:100%;text-align:left;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem;
  padding:1.25rem 0;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit}
.faq__q .bi{color:var(--accent);transition:transform .25s var(--ease);flex:0 0 auto}
.faq__item.is-open .faq__q .bi{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq__a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .3s var(--ease)}
.faq__a-inner{padding:0 0 1.25rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem}

/* ---------- Brand detail hero badge ---------- */
.cat-badge{display:inline-block;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent);border:1px solid rgba(194,160,90,.4);border-radius:100px;padding:.35rem .85rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.brand-hero__logo{height:64px;margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.brand-hero__logo img{max-height:64px;width:auto;filter:brightness(0) invert(1)}

/* part-of-group strip */
.group-strip{background:var(--bg);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.group-strip__row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;text-align:center}
.group-strip img{height:30px;width:auto;opacity:.8}

/* related brands */
.related{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1rem}
@media (max-width:700px){.related{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Insights / articles ---------- */
.article-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
@media (max-width:900px){.article-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:600px){.article-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.article-card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .2s var(--ease),box-shadow .2s}
.article-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.article-card__img{aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy)}
.article-card__img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.article-card:hover .article-card__img img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.article-card__body{padding:1.5rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem;flex:1}
.article-card__cat{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent)}
.article-card h3{font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.25}
.article-card .meta{margin-top:auto;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted)}
.article{max-width:760px;margin-inline:auto}
.article h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);margin-bottom:1rem}
.article .meta-line{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:2rem;display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.article .figure{margin:0 0 2rem;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden}
.article-body{font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.75;color:#2a313c}
.article-body h2{font-size:1.6rem;margin:2.5rem 0 1rem}
.article-body p{margin-bottom:1.3rem}
.pullquote{border-left:3px solid var(--accent);padding:.5rem 0 .5rem 1.5rem;margin:2.5rem 0;
  font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.author-box{display:flex;gap:1.25rem;align-items:center;background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:1.5rem;margin-top:3rem}
.author-box .mono{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);color:var(--accent);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:1.4rem;flex:0 0 auto}
.author-box img{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 20%;flex:0 0 auto}
.article .figure img{width:100%;display:block}

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.25rem}
@media (max-width:640px){.form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem}
.field.full{grid-column:1/-1}
.field label{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.field input,.field textarea,.field select{
  font-family:inherit;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:.85rem 1rem;transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus,.field select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--accent-tint)}
.field textarea{min-height:140px;resize:vertical}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{background:var(--navy-2);color:var(--on-dark-mut);padding-block:clamp(3rem,6vw,4.5rem) 2rem}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:2.5rem}
@media (max-width:840px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:2rem}}
@media (max-width:520px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.site-footer h4{color:#fff;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.site-footer a{color:var(--on-dark-mut);font-size:.95rem;transition:color .2s}
.site-footer a:hover{color:#fff}
.site-footer li{margin-bottom:.55rem}
.footer-brand img{height:40px;margin-bottom:1rem}
.footer-brand p{font-size:.92rem;max-width:32ch;color:var(--on-dark-mut)}
.footer-social{display:flex;gap:.75rem;margin-top:1.25rem}
.footer-social a{width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1rem}
.footer-social a:hover{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);color:#1a1206}
.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);margin-top:2.5rem;padding-top:1.5rem;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.85rem}

/* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease)}
.reveal.is-in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.reveal[data-delay="1"]{transition-delay:.08s}
.reveal[data-delay="2"]{transition-delay:.16s}
.reveal[data-delay="3"]{transition-delay:.24s}
.reveal[data-delay="4"]{transition-delay:.32s}
.reveal[data-delay="5"]{transition-delay:.40s}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}}

/* ---------- Utilities ---------- */
.mt-1{margin-top:1rem}.mt-2{margin-top:2rem}.mt-3{margin-top:3rem}
.mb-0{margin-bottom:0}.maxw-60{max-width:60ch}
.text-accent{color:var(--accent)}
.divider{height:1px;background:var(--line);border:0;margin:0}
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:0;background:var(--accent);color:#1a1206;padding:.6rem 1rem;z-index:2000}
.skip-link:focus{left:1rem;top:1rem}