:root {
      /* ── Brand palette pulled from logo ── */
      --gold:         #c8920a;
      --gold-light:   #f0c040;
      --gold-pale:    #fdf5e0;
      --cobalt:       #1a4fa0;
      --cobalt-light: #2d6fcc;
      --cobalt-pale:  #e8f0fb;
      --fuchsia:      #c0187a;
      --fuchsia-light:#e040a0;
      --fuchsia-pale: #fce8f3;
      --teal:         #0c8c8c;
      --teal-light:   #18b8b8;
      --teal-pale:    #e0f5f5;

      /* ── Neutrals ── */
      --ink:          #1a1830;
      --slate:        #3a3860;
      --slate-mid:    #5a5880;
      --muted:        #8888a8;
      --ivory:        #faf8f4;
      --ivory-warm:   #f5f1e8;
      --white:        #ffffff;
      --line:         rgba(26,79,160,0.10);
      --line-soft:    rgba(26,79,160,0.06);

      /* ── Shadows ── */
      --shadow:       0 20px 52px rgba(26,31,80,0.11);
      --shadow-soft:  0 8px 24px rgba(26,31,80,0.07);
      --shadow-card:  0 2px 8px rgba(26,31,80,0.06);

      /* ── Radii & type ── */
      --r-xl: 32px;
      --r-lg: 22px;
      --r-md: 14px;
      --r-sm: 8px;
      --max:  1160px;
      --font-display: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
      --font-body:    'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    }

    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

    body {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      color: var(--ink);
      background: var(--ivory);
      line-height: 1.68;
      font-size: 16px;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    }

    /* Soft background atmosphere */
    body::before {
      content: "";
      position: fixed; inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 480px at 88% -5%,  rgba(26,79,160,0.07), transparent),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 400px at -5% 35%,  rgba(12,140,140,0.06), transparent),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 420px at 50% 102%, rgba(192,24,122,0.05), transparent);
      pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
    }
    body > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

    a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
    img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

    .container {
      width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 48px));
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       NAV
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .topbar {
      position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
      backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.4);
      background: rgba(250,248,244,0.92);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
    .nav {
      display: flex; align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 10px 0;
    }
    .brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
    .brand-logo { height: 112px; width: 112px; object-fit: contain; }
    .brand-copy strong {
      display: block; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    }
    .brand-copy em {
      display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-style: normal; color: var(--slate-mid);
    }
    .nav-links {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px 18px;
      flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--slate-mid); font-weight: 400;
    }
	.nav-container {
  width: min(1400px, calc(100% - 48px));
  margin: 0 auto;
}
    .nav-links a:not(.btn):hover { color: var(--cobalt); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       BUTTONS
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .btn {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 7px;
      padding: 11px 22px; border-radius: 999px; font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
      cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s ease; white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    }
    .btn-primary {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cobalt), var(--cobalt-light));
      color: var(--white); border-color: var(--cobalt);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(26,79,160,0.26);
    }
    .btn-primary:hover { filter: brightness(1.1); transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .btn-outline {
      background: transparent; color: var(--cobalt);
      border-color: rgba(26,79,160,0.28);
    }
    .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--cobalt-pale); transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .btn-fuchsia {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fuchsia), var(--fuchsia-light));
      color: var(--white); border-color: var(--fuchsia);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(192,24,122,0.22);
    }
    .btn-fuchsia:hover { filter: brightness(1.08); transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .btn-ghost {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
    }
    .btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }
    .btn-white {
      background: var(--white); color: var(--cobalt); border-color: var(--white);
    }
    .btn-white:hover { background: var(--ivory); transform: translateY(-1px); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       HERO
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .hero { padding: 80px 0 56px; }
    .hero-inner {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
      gap: 48px; align-items: center;
    }
    .eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-pale), var(--cobalt-pale));
      border: 1px solid rgba(200,146,10,0.22);
      color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    .eyebrow::before {
      content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--fuchsia));
    }
    h1 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.5vw, 4.8rem);
      line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--ink);
      max-width: 14ch; margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--cobalt); }
    .hero-sub {
      font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--slate-mid); max-width: 60ch;
      line-height: 1.72; margin-bottom: 32px; font-weight: 300;
    }
    .hero-sub strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
    .hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .proof-strip { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
    .proof-chip {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); border: 1px solid var(--line);
      color: var(--slate-mid); font-size: 0.84rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    }
    .proof-chip .dot {
      width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .dot-gold    { background: var(--gold); }
    .dot-cobalt  { background: var(--cobalt); }
    .dot-fuchsia { background: var(--fuchsia); }
    .dot-teal    { background: var(--teal); }

    /* Hero card */
    .hero-card {
      background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: var(--r-xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      padding: 32px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-card::before {
      content: ""; position: absolute;
      width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cobalt-pale), var(--teal-pale));
      right: -70px; top: -70px;
    }
    .hero-card > * { position: relative; }
    .hero-card-label {
      font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.07em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cobalt); margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .hero-card h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.25rem;
      color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .hero-card p { color: var(--slate-mid); font-size: 0.93rem; margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 300; }
    .check-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 11px; }
    .check-list li {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px;
      font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--slate-mid); line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .check-icon {
      width: 21px; height: 21px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;
      background: var(--cobalt-pale); border: 1px solid rgba(26,79,160,0.18);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .check-icon svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; stroke: var(--cobalt); stroke-width: 2.5; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       SECTION SCAFFOLDING
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .section { padding: 56px 0; }
    .section-tag {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
      padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .tag-cobalt   { background: var(--cobalt-pale);  color: var(--cobalt); }
    .tag-gold     { background: var(--gold-pale);    color: var(--gold); }
    .tag-fuchsia  { background: var(--fuchsia-pale); color: var(--fuchsia); }
    .tag-teal     { background: var(--teal-pale);    color: var(--teal); }
    .section-head { margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 820px; }
    h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
      line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--cobalt); }
    .section-head > p {
      color: var(--slate-mid); font-size: 1.04rem; max-width: 66ch;
      font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.72;
    }
    .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { display: grid; gap: 20px; }
    .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
    .panel {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: var(--r-xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      padding: 40px; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }

    /* Cards */
    .card {
      background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 26px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    }
    .card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .card.feat-cobalt {
      border-color: rgba(26,79,160,0.22);
      background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff, var(--cobalt-pale));
    }
    .card.feat-teal {
      border-color: rgba(12,140,140,0.20);
      background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff, var(--teal-pale));
    }
    .card h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.16rem;
      color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .card > p {
      color: var(--slate-mid); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 300;
      margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.65;
    }
    .card ul { padding-left: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 7px; }
    .card li {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 9px;
      font-size: 0.89rem; color: var(--slate-mid);
    }
    .card li::before { content: "→"; color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.88rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       ABOUT / CREDIBILITY
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .about-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
      gap: 48px; align-items: start;
    }
    .about-visual {
      background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--cobalt) 55%, var(--teal) 100%);
      border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 36px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); box-shadow: var(--shadow); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .about-visual::before {
      content: ""; position: absolute; width: 240px; height: 240px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); right: -70px; bottom: -70px;
    }
    .about-visual::after {
      content: ""; position: absolute; width: 120px; height: 4px; border-radius: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), var(--fuchsia-light), var(--teal-light));
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .about-visual > * { position: relative; }
    .about-name {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.55rem;
      line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .about-title { font-size: 0.83rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .about-bio { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 0; }
    .about-stats {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin: 22px 0;
    }
    .stat-box {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
      border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 13px 15px;
    }
    .stat-number { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.85rem; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 3px; }
    .stat-label  { font-size: 0.76rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-weight: 300; }
    .about-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; margin-top: 20px; }
    .badge {
      padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 999px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
      font-size: 0.76rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    }
    .badge-gold    { background: rgba(200,146,10,0.30); border-color: rgba(240,192,64,0.35); }
    .badge-fuchsia { background: rgba(192,24,122,0.28); border-color: rgba(224,64,160,0.34); }
    .badge-teal    { background: rgba(12,140,140,0.28); border-color: rgba(24,184,184,0.34); }

    /* About copy */
    .about-copy h2  { margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .about-copy p   { color: var(--slate-mid); font-size: 0.97rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .quote-block {
      border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 20px; margin: 20px 0;
      font-style: italic; color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.96rem;
      font-family: var(--font-display); line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .quote-attr {
      font-family: var(--font-body); font-style: normal;
      font-size: 0.81rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 7px;
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       SERVICES
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .callout-banner {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cobalt) 0%, var(--cobalt-light) 50%, var(--teal) 100%);
      border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 38px 44px; color: var(--white);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; box-shadow: 0 20px 52px rgba(26,79,160,0.24);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .callout-banner::after {
      content: ""; position: absolute; width: 300px; height: 300px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); right: -80px; top: -120px;
    }
    .callout-banner > * { position: relative; }
    .callout-banner h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .callout-banner p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 0.94rem; font-weight: 300; max-width: 55ch; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       APPROACH
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .step-num {
      width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
      background: var(--cobalt-pale); border: 1px solid rgba(26,79,160,0.20);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--cobalt);
    }
    .process-step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 18px; align-items: start; }
    .step-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 7px; }
    .step-body p  { color: var(--slate-mid); font-size: 0.91rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.65; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       WHO IT'S FOR
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .fit-card {
      background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    }
    .fit-icon {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .fit-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke-width: 1.5; fill: none; }
    .fi-cobalt  { background: var(--cobalt-pale);  border: 1px solid rgba(26,79,160,0.18); }
    .fi-cobalt  svg { stroke: var(--cobalt); }
    .fi-teal    { background: var(--teal-pale);    border: 1px solid rgba(12,140,140,0.18); }
    .fi-teal    svg { stroke: var(--teal); }
    .fi-fuchsia { background: var(--fuchsia-pale); border: 1px solid rgba(192,24,122,0.18); }
    .fi-fuchsia svg { stroke: var(--fuchsia); }
    .fi-gold    { background: var(--gold-pale);    border: 1px solid rgba(200,146,10,0.18); }
    .fi-gold    svg { stroke: var(--gold); }
    .fit-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .fit-card p  { color: var(--slate-mid); font-size: 0.91rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.65; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       CLIENT EXPERIENCE
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .current-client {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cobalt-pale), var(--teal-pale));
      border: 1px solid rgba(26,79,160,0.18); border-radius: var(--r-md);
      padding: 14px 18px;
    }
    .current-client-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 3px; }
    .current-client-role { font-size: 0.81rem; color: var(--slate-mid); }
    .past-row {
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
      padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); font-size: 0.87rem;
    }
    .past-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .past-name { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
    .past-role { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.78rem; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       TESTIMONIALS
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .testi {
      background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    }
    .testi-stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .testi-stars svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
    .testi p {
      font-style: italic; color: var(--slate); font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.58; margin-bottom: 16px; flex: 1;
    }
    .testi-name { font-size: 0.87rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
    .testi-role { font-size: 0.80rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 300; }
    .testi-context { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--teal); margin-top: 3px; font-weight: 500; }

    /* Testimonial rainbow accent bar */
    .testi::before {
      content: ""; display: block; height: 3px; border-radius: 2px; margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .testi.t-gold::before    { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light)); }
    .testi.t-cobalt::before  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cobalt), var(--cobalt-light)); }
    .testi.t-fuchsia::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--fuchsia), var(--fuchsia-light)); }
    .testi.t-teal::before    { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-light)); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       RESULTS
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    /* (uses .card) */

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       ENGAGEMENTS
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .eng-card {
      background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    }
    .eng-card.feat {
      border-color: rgba(26,79,160,0.24);
      background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff, var(--cobalt-pale));
    }
    .eng-label {
      font-size: 0.73rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.07em;
      text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 11px;
    }
    .lbl-cobalt  { color: var(--cobalt); }
    .lbl-teal    { color: var(--teal); }
    .lbl-fuchsia { color: var(--fuchsia); }
    .eng-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.13rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .eng-card p  { color: var(--slate-mid); font-size: 0.91rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.65; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       CONTACT
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .contact-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
      gap: 24px; align-items: stretch;
    }
    .contact-main {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--ink), var(--cobalt) 60%, var(--teal));
      border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 44px; color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .contact-main::before {
      content: ""; position: absolute; width: 280px; height: 280px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); right: -60px; bottom: -60px;
    }
    /* Rainbow stripe at top */
    .contact-main::after {
      content: ""; position: absolute; height: 4px; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), var(--fuchsia-light), var(--teal-light));
    }
    .contact-main > * { position: relative; }
    .contact-main h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--white);
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.1;
    }
    .contact-main p {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80); font-size: 0.97rem; font-weight: 300;
      max-width: 52ch; margin-bottom: 28px; line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .contact-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
    .contact-side {
      background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    }
    .contact-side h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .contact-side ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 11px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
    .contact-side li {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 9px;
      font-size: 0.91rem; color: var(--slate-mid); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.55;
    }
    .contact-side li::before {
      content: "◆"; font-size: 0.48rem; color: var(--fuchsia);
      flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 6px;
    }
    .contact-note {
      padding: 15px 17px; background: var(--teal-pale);
      border: 1px solid rgba(12,140,140,0.20); border-radius: var(--r-md);
      font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--teal); line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       FOOTER
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    footer { padding: 28px 0 52px; }
    .footer-inner {
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 26px;
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap;
      font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--muted);
    }
    .footer-brand strong { display: block; font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .footer-rainbow {
      height: 3px; border-radius: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), var(--fuchsia-light), var(--teal-light), var(--cobalt-light));
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       ANIMATIONS
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    @keyframes fadeUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    .hero-text > * { animation: fadeUp 0.55s ease both; }
    .hero-text > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
    .hero-text > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.12s; }
    .hero-text > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.20s; }
    .hero-text > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.28s; }
    .hero-text > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.36s; }
    .hero-card { animation: fadeUp 0.55s 0.22s ease both; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       RESPONSIVE
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    @media (max-width: 1020px) {
      .hero-inner, .about-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .about-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
      .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .nav { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      .nav-links { width: 100%; }
      .hero { padding-top: 48px; }
      .grid-2, .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .about-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .panel, .contact-main, .contact-side, .card { padding: 22px; }
      .callout-banner { flex-direction: column; }
      .client-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      h1 { font-size: 2.4rem; }
    }