/* =============================================================================
   SARPEA: B2B GROWTH PARTNERS
   Design system
   · Type: Fraunces (display, open licence) + Kanit (UI / body)
   · Colour: one warm black, one cream, orange + peach accents
   · Geometry: 40px card radius, flat fills, hairline borders
   · Rhythm: cream → white band → cream → ONE dark block → cream → dark footer
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1. TOKENS */
:root{
  --orange:#FE4C22;
  --orange-d:#E13C14;
  --peach:#FFDAD1;
  --peach-s:#F7B39F;
  --cream:#FAF8F7;
  --cream-2:#F1EDE9;
  --ink:#121212;
  --ink-card:#1C1C1C;
  --ink-line:#2E2E2E;
  --gray:#777777;
  --gray-d:#B9B2AD;
  --white:#ffffff;

  --r:40px;
  --r-sm:20px;
  --gutter:24px;
  --max:1140px;

  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --ease-io:cubic-bezier(.65,.05,.36,1);

  --nav-h:92px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. RESET */
*,*::before,*::after{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
  /* nav is sticky, so keep anchor targets clear of it */
  scroll-padding-top:calc(var(--nav-h) + 24px);
  -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;
}
body{
  font-family:'Kanit',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  font-weight:300;
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.7;
  background:var(--cream);
  color:var(--ink);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-weight:500;line-height:1.14;letter-spacing:-.01em}
h1{font-variation-settings:'SOFT' 0,'WONK' 1,'opsz' 90}
h2,h3{font-variation-settings:'SOFT' 0,'WONK' 1,'opsz' 40}
img,svg{display:block;max-width:100%}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font:inherit;color:inherit;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer}
::selection{background:var(--orange);color:#fff}

/* --------------------------------------------------------- 3. PRIMITIVES */
.wrap{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--gutter);width:100%}
section{padding:110px 0}
.band{margin:0 var(--gutter);border-radius:var(--r)}
.band .inner{max-width:calc(var(--max) - 48px);margin:0 auto;padding:88px 48px}

.kicker{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--orange);font-weight:400;margin-bottom:20px;
}
.kicker::before{content:'';width:26px;height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:.6}

.lede{color:var(--gray);font-size:1.06rem;max-width:600px}
.on-dark .lede,.lede.on-dark{color:var(--gray-d)}

/* Buttons ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn{
  --btn-bg:var(--orange);--btn-fg:#fff;
  position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  font-weight:400;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1;
  padding:17px 34px;border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--btn-bg);color:var(--btn-fg);
  overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  transition:color .4s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease);
  will-change:transform;
}
.btn span{position:relative;z-index:2}
.btn::after{ /* wipe fill */
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:var(--ink);
  transform:translateY(101%);border-radius:inherit;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover::after{transform:translateY(0)}
.btn:hover{color:#fff}
.btn.is-ghost{--btn-bg:transparent;--btn-fg:var(--ink);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--ink)}
.btn.is-ghost::after{background:var(--ink)}
.btn.on-dark::after{background:#fff}
.btn.on-dark:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.btn > svg{position:relative;z-index:2;width:16px;height:16px;flex:0 0 auto;transition:transform .45s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover > svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* Text link with animated underline ------------------------------------ */
.tlink{
  position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-weight:400;font-size:.93rem;padding-bottom:3px;
  transition:color .3s var(--ease);
}
.tlink::before,.tlink::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:1.5px;width:100%;
  background:currentColor;
}
.tlink::after{
  background:var(--orange);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.tlink:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}
.tlink:hover{color:var(--orange)}
.tlink svg{width:14px;height:14px;flex:0 0 auto;transition:transform .45s var(--ease)}
.tlink:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* ------------------------------------------------------- 4. SCROLL / FX */
.progress{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:2px;width:100%;z-index:120;
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:0 50%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--orange),var(--peach-s));
  pointer-events:none;
}
.grain{ /* very subtle film grain, premium print feel */
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:110;pointer-events:none;opacity:.028;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='160' height='160' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mix-blend-mode:multiply;
}

/* Preloader ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.loader{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;background:var(--ink);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.loader__mark{width:190px;opacity:0}
.loader__bar{
  position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:2px;width:100%;
  background:var(--orange);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:0 50%;
}
.loader__count{
  position:absolute;right:var(--gutter);bottom:26px;
  font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.16em;color:#5a5652;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}
body.is-loading{overflow:hidden}

/* Reveal base. JS adds .is-in ---------------------------------------- */
[data-reveal]{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px)}
.js-ready [data-reveal]{will-change:opacity,transform}
.no-js [data-reveal],.no-motion [data-reveal]{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}

/* line-mask text reveal */
.line-mask{display:block;overflow:hidden}
.line-mask > span{display:block}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------- 5. NAV */
.nav{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease),border-color .4s,background .4s;
}
.nav.is-stuck{border-bottom-color:var(--cream-2)}
.nav.is-hidden{transform:translateY(-100%)}
.nav__inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:var(--nav-h);gap:24px}
.nav__logo img{height:52px;width:auto}
.nav__links{display:flex;gap:34px;font-size:.94rem;font-weight:400}
.nav__links a{position:relative;padding:4px 0}
.nav__links a::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:1.5px;width:100%;
  background:var(--orange);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover::after,.nav__links a[aria-current]::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}
.nav .btn{padding:13px 26px;font-size:.9rem}
/* spacer so fixed nav doesn't cover the hero */
.nav-spacer{height:var(--nav-h)}

/* burger */
.burger{display:none;width:44px;height:44px;position:relative;z-index:105;margin-right:-10px}
.burger i{
  position:absolute;left:11px;width:22px;height:1.6px;background:var(--ink);border-radius:2px;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease),opacity .25s;
}
.burger i:nth-child(1){top:17px}
.burger i:nth-child(2){top:25px}
.burger.is-open i:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(4px) rotate(45deg)}
.burger.is-open i:nth-child(2){transform:translateY(-4px) rotate(-45deg)}

.menu{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:99;background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:6px;
  padding:0 var(--gutter);
  clip-path:inset(0 0 100% 0);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.menu.is-open{pointer-events:auto}
.menu a{
  font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(2rem,9vw,3.4rem);
  line-height:1.25;color:#fff;overflow:hidden;display:block;
}
.menu a span{display:block;transform:translateY(105%)}
.menu .menu__cta{margin-top:34px}
.menu .menu__cta .btn{font-size:1rem}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- 6. HERO */
.hero{position:relative;padding:96px 0 96px;overflow:hidden}
.hero__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.15rem,4.5vw,3.5rem);margin-bottom:26px}
.hero__accent{color:var(--orange)}
.hero p{color:var(--gray);font-size:1.12rem;max-width:500px;margin-bottom:38px}
.hero__cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero__note{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--gray)}
.hero__art{position:relative}
.hero__art svg{width:100%;height:auto;overflow:visible}

/* trust strip under hero */
.trust{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px 34px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:64px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);
  font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gray);
}
.trust b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:400}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------ 7. PILLARS */
.pillars{background:var(--white)}
.pillars h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.5rem);max-width:640px;margin-bottom:14px}
.pillars .lede{margin-bottom:52px}
.pill-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.pill{
  position:relative;background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--cream-2);
  border-radius:var(--r);padding:36px 32px;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.pill::before{ /* orange bloom on hover */
  content:'';position:absolute;left:-20%;top:-60%;width:140%;height:140%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%,rgba(254,76,34,.09),transparent 62%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .55s var(--ease);pointer-events:none;
}
.pill:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--peach-s)}
.pill:hover::before{opacity:1}
.pill__ico{
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--peach);
  display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:22px;
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease),background .4s;
}
.pill__ico svg{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:var(--orange);fill:none;stroke-width:1.7;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.pill:hover .pill__ico{transform:translateY(-3px) rotate(-6deg);background:var(--orange)}
.pill:hover .pill__ico svg{stroke:#fff}
.pill h3{font-size:1.16rem;margin-bottom:10px;position:relative}
.pill p{color:var(--gray);font-size:.93rem;position:relative}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- 9. SERVICES */
.services{background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.services__head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:40px;align-items:end;margin-bottom:56px}
.services h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.4vw,3.1rem);color:#fff;max-width:560px}
.services .lede{color:var(--gray-d);margin-top:14px}
.services__aside{font-size:1rem;color:var(--gray-d);line-height:1.6}
.services__aside b{display:block;margin-top:14px;color:var(--orange);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8rem}
.svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.svc{
  position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  background:var(--ink-card);border:1px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-radius:var(--r);padding:38px 32px 34px;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease),border-color .4s;
}
.svc::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(600px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,0%),rgba(254,76,34,.14),transparent 45%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s var(--ease);
}
.svc:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:#4a3a34}
.svc:hover::before{opacity:1}
.svc__n{
  font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--orange);
  display:block;margin-bottom:18px;letter-spacing:.06em;position:relative;
}
.svc h3{font-size:1.32rem;color:#fff;margin-bottom:12px;position:relative}
.svc p{color:var(--gray-d);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:26px;position:relative}
.svc .tlink{margin-top:auto;align-self:flex-start;color:var(--peach);position:relative}
.svc .tlink::before{opacity:.45}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------- 10. WHO */
.who h2{font-size:clamp(1.95rem,4vw,2.8rem)}
.who .lede{margin:12px 0 56px}
.who-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:46px}
.who-card{position:relative;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);transition:border-color .4s}
.who-card:hover{border-top-color:var(--orange)}
.who-card__n{
  font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-size:1.05rem;
  color:var(--orange);display:block;margin-bottom:16px;
}
.who-card__ico{display:block;margin-bottom:18px;color:var(--ink);
  transition:color .4s,transform .5s var(--ease)}
.who-card__ico svg{width:34px;height:34px;stroke-width:1.35}
.who-card:hover .who-card__ico{color:var(--orange);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.who-card h3{font-size:1.22rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.who-card p{color:var(--gray);font-size:.94rem}

/* -------------------------------------------------------- 11. TESTIMONIALS */
.quotes{background:var(--white);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.quotes h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.8vw,2.7rem);margin-bottom:44px}
.quotes__shape{position:absolute;right:6%;top:16%;width:170px;opacity:.6;pointer-events:none}
.quotes__stage{position:relative;min-height:270px}
.quote{
  position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .6s var(--ease);
}
.quote.is-active{opacity:1;visibility:visible;position:relative}
.quote__text{
  font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.5vw,1.8rem);line-height:1.45;
  border-left:5px solid var(--ink);
  background:var(--peach-s);color:var(--ink);
  padding:26px 30px;max-width:900px;
}
.quote__text em{font-style:italic;color:var(--orange-d)}
.quote__by{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-top:26px}
.quote__av{
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--peach);
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--orange-d);
  font-weight:400;flex:0 0 auto;
}
.quote__by b{display:block;font-weight:400;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.4}
/* only the role line. It must not swallow .quote__av, a direct child */
.quote__by > span > span{display:block;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--gray)}
.quotes__nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px;margin-top:40px}
.quotes__nav button{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:.9rem;
  padding-bottom:3px;border-bottom:1.5px solid currentColor;
  transition:color .3s,opacity .3s;
}
.quotes__nav button:hover{color:var(--orange)}
.quotes__count{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--gray);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;letter-spacing:.06em}
.quotes__count b{color:var(--orange);font-weight:400}
.quotes__nav svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.6}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------ 12. PARTNERS */
.partners{padding:96px 0}
.partners__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.82fr 1.18fr;gap:64px;align-items:start}
.partners__intro h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.4rem)}
.partners__intro .lede{margin-top:14px}

.logos{
  list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);border-left:1px solid var(--cream-2);
}
.logo{
  position:relative;display:grid;place-items:center;
  min-height:132px;padding:26px 22px;
  border-right:1px solid var(--cream-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2);
  background:var(--white);overflow:hidden;
  transition:background .45s var(--ease);
}
.logo::before{ /* orange wash rises on hover */
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--peach);
  transform:translateY(101%);transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.logo:hover::before{transform:translateY(0)}
.logo img{
  position:relative;max-height:34px;max-width:74%;width:auto;object-fit:contain;
  filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.7;
  transition:opacity .45s var(--ease),filter .45s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.logo:hover img{opacity:1;filter:grayscale(0);transform:translateY(-8px)}
.logo__word{
  position:relative;font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.32rem;color:#8a5a4d;
  transition:color .45s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.logo:hover .logo__word{color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-8px)}
.logo__name{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:20px;text-align:center;
  font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);
  transition:opacity .45s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.logo:hover .logo__name{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------- 13. BLOG */
.blog__head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:24px;margin-bottom:46px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.blog h2{font-size:clamp(1.95rem,4vw,2.8rem)}
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.post{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--cream-2);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease),border-color .4s;
}
.post:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--peach-s)}
.post__thumb{aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink)}
.post__thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .9s var(--ease)}
.post:hover .post__thumb img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.post__body{padding:28px 28px 30px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.post__meta{
  display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gray);margin-bottom:12px;
}
.post__meta i{font-style:normal;color:var(--orange)}
.post h3{font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.45;margin-bottom:22px}
.post .tlink{margin-top:auto;align-self:flex-start}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- 14. CTA */
.cta{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--cream);padding:130px 0 140px}
.cta__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;text-align:center}
.cta h2{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,5vw,3.5rem);max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}
.cta h2 em{display:block;font-style:italic;color:var(--orange)}
.cta p{color:var(--gray);max-width:520px;margin:26px auto 40px;font-size:1.04rem}

.cta__shapes{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none}
.cta__shapes span{position:absolute;border-radius:50%}
.cta__shapes .c-blob{left:-40px;top:-30px;width:230px;height:230px;background:var(--peach);opacity:.55}
.cta__shapes .c-ring{right:-90px;bottom:-110px;width:340px;height:340px;border:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.cta__shapes .c-dot{background:var(--orange)}
.cta__shapes .c-dot.a{right:11%;top:16%;width:14px;height:14px}
.cta__shapes .c-dot.b{left:14%;bottom:20%;width:10px;height:10px}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------ 15. FOOTER */
.footer{background:var(--ink);color:var(--gray-d);border-radius:var(--r) var(--r) 0 0;margin:0 var(--gutter);padding:72px 0 34px}
.footer__grid{
  max-width:calc(var(--max) - 48px);margin:0 auto 50px;padding:0 48px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;gap:48px;
}
.footer__logo{height:56px;width:auto;margin-bottom:22px}
.footer__grid h4{
  font-family:'Kanit',sans-serif;font-weight:400;color:#fff;font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px;
}
.footer__grid a{display:inline-block;font-size:.91rem;padding:4px 0;transition:color .3s,transform .3s var(--ease)}
.footer__grid a:hover{color:var(--orange);transform:translateX(3px)}
.footer__grid ul{list-style:none}
.footer__grid p{font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.65}
.footer__addr{margin-top:16px;color:#8f8a86;font-size:.82rem}
.footer__bottom{
  max-width:calc(var(--max) - 48px);margin:0 auto;padding:24px 48px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink-line);
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-size:.8rem;color:#8f8a86;
}
.footer__social{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:26px}
.footer__social a{
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--ink-line);
  display:grid;place-items:center;transition:all .4s var(--ease);
}
.footer__social a:hover{background:var(--orange);border-color:var(--orange);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.footer__social svg{width:16px;height:16px;fill:currentColor}

/* --------------------------------------------------------- 16. RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .hero__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}
  .hero__art{max-width:520px;margin:0 auto}
  .services__head{grid-template-columns:1fr;align-items:start}
  .pill-grid,.svc-grid,.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .who-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:36px}
  .footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:36px}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  :root{--gutter:16px;--r:28px}
  body{font-size:16px}
  section{padding:76px 0}
  .band .inner{padding:60px 26px}
  .nav__links{display:none}
  .nav .btn{display:none}
  .burger{display:block}
  .pill-grid,.svc-grid,.who-grid,.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:0 26px}
  .footer__bottom{padding:24px 26px 0}
  .cta .inner{padding:78px 26px}
  .quote__text{padding:22px 20px;border-left-width:4px}
  .quotes__stage{min-height:340px}
  .trust{margin-top:44px}
}

/* --------------------------------------------------- 17. REDUCED MOTION */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;
    transition-duration:.001ms!important;
  }
  [data-reveal]{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
  .grain{display:none}
}

/* =============================================================================
   18. INNER PAGES: articles index, single article, FAQ
   ========================================================================== */

.skip{
  position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:0;z-index:300;
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:0 0 8px 0;
}
.skip:focus{left:0}

/* Breadcrumbs --------------------------------------------------------- */
.crumbs{
  display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gray);
  margin-bottom:30px;
}
.crumbs a{transition:color .3s}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--orange)}

/* Shared page header -------------------------------------------------- */
.page-head{padding:70px 0 56px}
.page-head h1{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.6vw,3.3rem);max-width:16ch}
.page-head .lede{margin-top:18px}

/* Articles index ------------------------------------------------------ */
.blog--index{padding-top:0}
.post__excerpt{color:var(--gray);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:22px}

.pager{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:28px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:64px;padding-top:34px;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);
}
.pager__step{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:.92rem;
  padding-bottom:3px;border-bottom:1.5px solid currentColor;transition:color .3s;
}
.pager__step:hover{color:var(--orange)}
.pager__step svg{width:16px;height:16px}
.pager__step.is-off{opacity:.32;border-bottom-color:transparent;cursor:default}
.pager__nums{display:flex;gap:6px;list-style:none;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.pager__nums a,.pager__nums span{
  display:grid;place-items:center;min-width:42px;height:42px;padding:0 10px;
  border-radius:999px;font-size:.9rem;transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
.pager__nums a:hover{background:var(--cream-2)}
.pager__nums .is-current{background:var(--orange);color:#fff}

/* Single article ------------------------------------------------------ */
.post-hero{padding:70px 0 0}
.post-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.8vw,3.4rem);max-width:19ch}
.post-meta{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:22px;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--gray);
}
.post-cover{
  margin-top:52px;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink);
  aspect-ratio:16/9;
}
.post-cover img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}

.post-body{
  max-width:760px;margin-top:64px;padding-bottom:110px;
  font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.8;
}
.post-body > p{margin-bottom:26px;color:#33302e}
.post-body h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.9vw,2rem);margin:52px 0 18px;scroll-margin-top:calc(var(--nav-h) + 20px)}
.post-body h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin:38px 0 14px;scroll-margin-top:calc(var(--nav-h) + 20px)}
.post-body ul,.post-body ol{margin:0 0 26px 1.15em;color:#33302e}
.post-body li{margin-bottom:10px;padding-left:6px}
.post-body li::marker{color:var(--orange)}
.post-body strong{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.post-body a{color:var(--orange);border-bottom:1.5px solid rgba(254,76,34,.35);transition:border-color .3s}
.post-body a:hover{border-bottom-color:var(--orange)}
/* That rule is for links inside the prose. Buttons and cards inside the body
   must opt out, or the button label turns orange on an orange fill. */
.post-body a.btn{color:#fff;border-bottom:0}
.post-body a.btn:hover{color:#fff}
.post-body .pillar-link a{color:inherit;border-bottom:0}
.post-body blockquote{
  margin:34px 0;padding:22px 26px;background:var(--peach);border-left:4px solid var(--ink);
  font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.18rem;line-height:1.5;
}
.post-body img{border-radius:var(--r-sm);margin:32px 0;width:100%;height:auto}

.post-cta{
  margin-top:64px;padding:44px 40px;border-radius:var(--r);
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream);text-align:center;
}
.post-cta h2{margin:0 0 12px;color:#fff;font-size:1.6rem}
.post-cta p{color:var(--gray-d);margin-bottom:28px;font-size:.98rem}

/* FAQ ----------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-band{background:var(--white);margin-bottom:0}
.faq{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0}
.faq__item{border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.faq__item:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.faq__item summary{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;
  padding:26px 0;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;
  font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.9vw,1.25rem);
  line-height:1.35;transition:color .3s;
}
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq__item summary:hover{color:var(--orange)}
.faq__sign{
  position:relative;flex:0 0 auto;width:20px;height:20px;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.faq__sign::before,.faq__sign::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;background:var(--orange);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);border-radius:2px;
}
.faq__sign::before{width:16px;height:1.6px}
.faq__sign::after{width:1.6px;height:16px;transition:transform .45s var(--ease)}
.faq__item[open] .faq__sign{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.faq__item[open] .faq__sign::after{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scaleY(0)}
.faq__a{padding:0 0 28px;max-width:74ch;color:var(--gray);font-size:.99rem}
.faq__a p{margin-bottom:14px}
.faq__a p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.faq__a ul{margin:6px 0 0 1.1em}
.faq__a li{margin-bottom:9px}
.faq__a li::marker{color:var(--orange)}
.faq__a strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:400}

/* FAQ block on the homepage */
.faq-home{padding-bottom:40px}
.faq-home__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:56px;align-items:start}
.faq-home__intro{position:sticky;top:calc(var(--nav-h) + 40px)}
.faq-home__intro h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.5rem)}
.faq-home__intro .lede{margin:14px 0 26px}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .faq-home__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .faq-home__intro{position:static}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .page-head{padding:44px 0 34px}
  .post-hero{padding:44px 0 0}
  .post-cover{margin-top:34px;aspect-ratio:4/3}
  .post-body{margin-top:44px;padding-bottom:70px;font-size:1.02rem}
  .post-cta{padding:34px 24px}
  .pager{gap:18px}
  .pager__nums a,.pager__nums span{min-width:38px;height:38px}
}


/* =============================================================================
   19. FOOTER NEWSLETTER
   ========================================================================== */
.visually-hidden{
  position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;margin:-1px;padding:0;overflow:hidden;
  clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap;border:0;
}
.signup{
  max-width:calc(var(--max) - 48px);margin:0 auto 52px;padding:0 48px 46px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-line);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:36px;align-items:center;
}
.signup__copy h3{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.75rem);margin-bottom:8px}
.signup__copy p{color:var(--gray-d);font-size:.93rem;max-width:46ch}
.signup__form{display:block}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .partners__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .signup{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .logos{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .logo{min-height:112px}
  .signup{padding:0 26px 36px}
  .nav__logo img{height:42px}
  .footer__logo{height:46px}
}

/* =============================================================================
   20. SIGNUP FORM (footer block and subscribe page)
   ========================================================================== */
.signup__row{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.signup__row input{
  min-width:290px;padding:16px 22px;border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--ink-card);border:1px solid var(--ink-line);color:#fff;
  font-family:inherit;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:300;
  transition:border-color .35s,background .35s;
}
.signup__row input::placeholder{color:#7d7772}
.signup__row input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--orange);background:#232323}
.signup__row .btn{padding:16px 34px}
.signup__row .btn::after{background:#fff}
.signup__row .btn:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.signup__row .btn:disabled{opacity:.6;cursor:wait}

.consent{
  display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;margin-top:14px;
  font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--gray-d);max-width:52ch;cursor:pointer;
}
.consent input{
  flex:0 0 auto;width:16px;height:16px;margin-top:3px;
  accent-color:var(--orange);cursor:pointer;
}
.consent a{border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;transition:color .3s}
.consent a:hover{color:var(--orange)}

.signup__status{
  margin-top:14px;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--peach);max-width:46ch;
}
.signup__status.is-bad{color:#FF9A7E}

/* on the subscribe page the form sits on cream, not on the dark footer */
.signup__form--page .signup__row input{
  background:var(--white);border-color:var(--cream-2);color:var(--ink);
}
.signup__form--page .signup__row input::placeholder{color:#a09a95}
.signup__form--page .signup__row input:focus{background:var(--white);border-color:var(--orange)}
.signup__form--page .signup__row .btn::after{background:var(--ink)}
.signup__form--page .signup__row .btn:hover{color:#fff}
.signup__form--page .consent{color:var(--gray)}
.signup__form--page .signup__status{color:var(--ink)}
.signup__form--page .signup__status.is-bad{color:var(--orange-d)}

.form-error{
  margin-top:22px;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--peach);color:var(--ink);font-size:.92rem;max-width:52ch;
}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .signup__row input{min-width:0;flex:1 1 190px}
}

/* =============================================================================
   21. SERVICE PAGES
   One layout, six pages. Section order is fixed in content/services.php.
   ========================================================================== */

.lede--wide{max-width:64ch}

/* 1. Hero + 2. proof strip ------------------------------------------- */
.svc-hero{position:relative;padding:70px 0 84px;overflow:hidden}
.svc-hero__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.svc-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.4vw,3.2rem);max-width:18ch}
.svc-hero .lede{margin-top:20px;max-width:52ch}
.svc-hero__cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:38px}

/* the decorative half-circle that drifts behind the mark */
.svc-hero__shape{
  position:absolute;right:-70px;top:6%;width:210px;opacity:.45;pointer-events:none;
}

/* the mark itself */
.svc-hero__art{position:relative}
.svc-mark{width:100%;max-width:420px;height:auto;margin-left:auto;overflow:visible}
.svc-mark .m-dot{fill:#FE4C22}

.proof{
  list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;
  margin-top:64px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);
}
.proof li{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--gray);padding-right:24px}
.proof b{display:block;font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:500;
  font-size:1.18rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:4px}

/* 3. Fit ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.fit-band{background:var(--white)}
.fit{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:56px}
.fit__col h2{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,1.9rem);margin-bottom:22px}
.fit__list{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.fit__list li{position:relative;padding-left:34px;font-size:.98rem;color:#33302e;line-height:1.55}
.fit__list li::before{
  position:absolute;left:0;top:2px;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.72rem;line-height:1;
}
.fit__list--yes li::before{content:'✓';background:var(--peach);color:var(--orange-d)}
.fit__list--no li::before{content:'×';background:var(--cream-2);color:var(--gray);font-size:.9rem}
.fit__list--no li{color:var(--gray)}

/* 4. Deliverables ---------------------------------------------------- */
.deliver h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.5rem);margin-bottom:48px}
.deliver__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.deliver__card{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--cream-2);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:34px 30px;transition:transform .55s var(--ease),border-color .4s;
}
.deliver__card::after{ /* quarter arc tucked into the corner */
  content:'';position:absolute;right:-46px;bottom:-46px;width:132px;height:132px;
  border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--cream-2);
  transition:border-color .5s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.deliver__card:hover::after{border-color:var(--peach-s);transform:scale(1.08)}
.deliver__card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--peach-s)}
.deliver__n{
  font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--orange);
  display:block;margin-bottom:18px;letter-spacing:.06em;
}
.deliver__card h3{font-size:1.18rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.deliver__card p{color:var(--gray);font-size:.93rem}

/* 5. Scope, as a list rather than more cards ------------------------- */
.included{margin-top:56px;padding-top:34px;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.included h3{
  font-family:'Kanit',sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gray);margin-bottom:22px;
}
.included ul{
  list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:12px 40px;
}
.included li{position:relative;padding-left:20px;font-size:.95rem;color:#33302e}
.included li::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:.62em;width:7px;height:7px;
  border-radius:50%;background:var(--orange);
}

/* 6. Process --------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-band{background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream)}
.process-band h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.5rem);margin-bottom:52px}
.process-band .inner{position:relative}
.process__rail{
  position:absolute;left:48px;right:48px;top:calc(50% - 34px);height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--ink-line) 12%,var(--ink-line) 88%,transparent);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.process{position:relative;list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.process__step{
  background:var(--ink-card);border:1px solid var(--ink-line);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:34px 30px;transition:transform .55s var(--ease),border-color .4s;
}
.process__step:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:#4a3a34}
.process__n{
  font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--orange);
  display:block;margin-bottom:18px;letter-spacing:.06em;
}
.process__step h3{font-size:1.18rem;color:#fff;margin-bottom:10px}
.process__step p{color:var(--gray-d);font-size:.93rem}

.first-call{
  margin-top:34px;padding:32px 34px;border-radius:var(--r);
  background:rgba(255,218,209,.08);border:1px solid var(--ink-line);
}
.first-call h3{
  font-family:'Kanit',sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);margin-bottom:12px;
}
.first-call p{color:var(--cream);font-size:1.02rem;max-width:70ch}

/* 7. FAQ reuses the homepage block ----------------------------------- */
.svc-faq{padding-bottom:40px}

/* Other services ------------------------------------------------------ */
.svc-more{padding-top:0}
.svc-more__list{
  list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
  border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);
}
.svc-more__list a{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;padding:26px 20px 26px 0;
  transition:color .35s var(--ease);
}
.svc-more__list a:hover{color:var(--orange)}
.svc-more__n{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--orange)}
.svc-more__t{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.3}
.svc-more__list svg{width:15px;height:15px;margin-top:6px;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.svc-more__list a:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .fit{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .deliver__grid,.process{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .included ul{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .svc-more__list{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .svc-hero{padding:44px 0 56px}
  .proof{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;margin-top:44px}
  .proof li{padding-right:0}
  .included ul{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .svc-more__list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .first-call{padding:26px 22px}
}

/* =============================================================================
   22. CROSS-LINKS, CLUSTERS AND THE SLIM CTA
   ========================================================================== */

/* sideways nudge on a service page, deliberately quiet */
.sideways{
  margin-top:34px;padding:22px 26px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:var(--peach);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.sideways p{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);max-width:62ch;margin:0}
.sideways .tlink{flex:0 0 auto;color:var(--orange-d)}

/* an article pointing up to the service it supports */
.pillar-link{
  margin-top:56px;padding-top:30px;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);
}
.pillar-link__label{
  display:block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gray);margin-bottom:16px;
}
.pillar-link a{
  display:block;padding:26px 28px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--cream-2);
  transition:border-color .4s,transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.pillar-link a:hover{border-color:var(--peach-s);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.pillar-link__t{
  display:block;font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.2rem;
  margin-bottom:6px;
}
.pillar-link__d{display:block;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--gray);line-height:1.6}

/* slim call band for utility pages */
.cta-slim{padding:0 0 96px}
.cta-slim__inner{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:28px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:34px 40px;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--ink);
}
.cta-slim p{
  margin:0;color:var(--cream);font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2.1vw,1.4rem);max-width:46ch;
}
.cta-slim .btn::after{background:#fff}
.cta-slim .btn:hover{color:var(--ink)}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .sideways{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px}
  .cta-slim__inner{padding:28px 24px}
  .cta-slim{padding-bottom:64px}
}


/* Service marks, responsive ------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .svc-hero__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .svc-hero__art{max-width:340px}
  .svc-mark{margin-left:0}
  .svc-hero__shape{display:none}
  .process__rail{display:none}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .svc-hero__art{max-width:260px}
}

/* =============================================================================
   23. ABOUT AND SERVICES HUB
   ========================================================================== */

.about-head h1{max-width:22ch}
.about-band{background:var(--white);margin-bottom:0}
.about-lead{max-width:72ch;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.about-lead p{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,2vw,1.25rem);color:#33302e;line-height:1.65}
.about-lead__punch{
  margin-top:26px;font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;
  font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.8vw,1.9rem);color:var(--orange);line-height:1.3;
}

/* the founder letter */
.letter{padding:100px 0}
.letter__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:64px;align-items:start}
.letter__side img{width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:var(--r);object-fit:cover}
.letter__cap{
  margin-top:18px;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gray);
}
.letter__side{position:sticky;top:calc(var(--nav-h) + 40px)}
.letter__body p{margin-bottom:22px;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.75;color:#33302e}
.letter__punch{
  font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,1.8rem);
  color:var(--orange);margin:30px 0!important;line-height:1.3;
}
.letter__sign{
  margin-top:34px!important;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);
  font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--ink);
}
.letter__sign span{
  display:block;margin-top:4px;font-family:'Kanit',sans-serif;font-size:.82rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gray);
}

.about-svc{padding-top:0}
.about-svc h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.4rem);margin-bottom:36px}
.about-svc__list{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}

/* services hub */
.hub{padding-top:0}
.hub__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:22px}
.hub__card{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:132px 1fr;gap:26px;align-items:center;
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--cream-2);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:30px 32px;transition:transform .55s var(--ease),border-color .4s;
}
.hub__card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--peach-s)}
.hub__mark{background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--r-sm);padding:10px}
.hub__mark .svc-mark{max-width:none;margin:0}
.hub__n{
  font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--orange);
  display:block;margin-bottom:8px;letter-spacing:.06em;
}
.hub__card h2{font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.hub__card p{color:var(--gray);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:16px}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .letter__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .letter__side{position:static;max-width:420px}
  .hub__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .about-svc__list{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .letter{padding:64px 0}
  .hub__card{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}
  .hub__mark{max-width:180px}
  .about-svc__list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* =============================================================================
   24. CLIENT QUOTE ON A SERVICE PAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.svc-quote{padding:96px 0 0}
.svc-quote figure{max-width:900px}
.svc-quote blockquote{
  font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.4vw,1.7rem);line-height:1.45;
  border-left:5px solid var(--ink);background:var(--peach-s);color:var(--ink);
  padding:26px 30px;
}
.svc-quote blockquote em{font-style:italic;color:var(--orange-d)}
.svc-quote figcaption{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-top:24px}
.svc-quote__av{
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--peach);
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--orange-d);flex:0 0 auto;
}
.svc-quote figcaption b{display:block;font-weight:400;font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.4}
.svc-quote figcaption > span > span{display:block;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--gray)}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .svc-quote{padding-top:64px}
  .svc-quote blockquote{padding:22px 20px;border-left-width:4px}
}

/* Growth Audit page ---------------------------------------------------- */
.audit-hero h1{max-width:16ch}
.first-call .tlink{margin-top:18px;color:var(--peach)}
.first-call .tlink::before{opacity:.4}

/* =============================================================================
   25. COMPARISON PAGES
   ========================================================================== */

.cmp-head h1{max-width:20ch}

/* the quotable short answer, high on the page */
.verdict{
  margin-top:40px;max-width:76ch;padding:30px 34px;
  border-radius:var(--r-sm);background:var(--peach);
  border-left:5px solid var(--ink);
}
.verdict h2{
  font-family:'Kanit',sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-size:.74rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange-d);margin-bottom:12px;
}
.verdict p{
  font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,2vw,1.3rem);
  line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink);
}

/* the table people come for */
.cmp-band{background:var(--white)}
.cmp-band h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.4rem);margin-bottom:36px}
.cmp-table__wrap{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
.cmp-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:640px;font-size:.95rem}
.cmp-table th,.cmp-table td{
  text-align:left;padding:18px 22px;vertical-align:top;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2);
}
.cmp-table thead th{
  font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:500;font-size:1.05rem;
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);padding-bottom:14px;
}
.cmp-table thead th:nth-child(2){color:var(--orange)}
.cmp-table tbody th{
  font-family:'Kanit',sans-serif;font-weight:400;color:var(--gray);
  font-size:.86rem;width:26%;
}
.cmp-table td{color:#33302e;width:37%}
.cmp-table td.is-a{background:rgba(255,218,209,.32)}
.cmp-table tbody tr:last-child th,.cmp-table tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}

.fit__h{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:20px;color:var(--orange)}
.deliver .fit{margin-top:8px}

.cmp-related{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin-top:24px}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .verdict{padding:24px 22px;border-left-width:4px}
  .cmp-table{font-size:.9rem}
  .cmp-table th,.cmp-table td{padding:14px 16px}
}

/* Article dates: the revision label, and the quieter original date ------ */
.post-meta__lbl{color:var(--orange)}
.post-meta__orig{color:var(--gray);opacity:.7;font-size:.86rem}

/* =============================================================================
   26. CONTACT PAGE, AND THE SECONDARY CTA
   The two actions are deliberately unequal. A filled primary and an outlined
   secondary keeps one obvious next step; two filled buttons would compete and
   lower total conversion.
   ========================================================================== */

.cta__actions{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero__cta .btn.is-ghost,.svc-hero__cta .btn.is-ghost{padding:16px 30px}

.contact{padding-top:0}
.contact__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr;gap:56px;align-items:start}

/* the form, set as a letter */
.letter-form{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--cream-2);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:44px 44px 40px;
}
.letter-form__line{
  font-size:1.12rem;line-height:2.4;color:#33302e;margin-bottom:10px;
}
.letter-form input[type=text],.letter-form input[type=email],.letter-form select{
  font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.06rem;color:var(--ink);
  background:transparent;border:0;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--peach-s);
  padding:2px 6px;margin:0 2px;transition:border-color .3s,background .3s;
}
.letter-form input::placeholder{color:#b9b0ab;font-style:italic}
.letter-form input:focus,.letter-form select:focus{
  outline:none;border-bottom-color:var(--orange);background:rgba(255,218,209,.35);
}
.letter-form select{appearance:none;cursor:pointer;padding-right:20px;
  background-image:linear-gradient(45deg,transparent 50%,var(--orange) 50%),linear-gradient(135deg,var(--orange) 50%,transparent 50%);
  background-position:right 8px center,right 3px center;background-size:5px 5px,5px 5px;background-repeat:no-repeat}
.letter-form textarea{
  width:100%;margin:10px 0 18px;padding:18px 20px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--cream-2);color:var(--ink);
  font-family:inherit;font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.7;resize:vertical;
  transition:border-color .3s;
}
.letter-form textarea::placeholder{color:#a8a09b}
.letter-form textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--orange)}
.letter-form__send{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:24px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);
}
.letter-form__note{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--gray);max-width:34ch}
.letter-form__note a{border-bottom:1px solid currentColor}
.letter-form__note a:hover{color:var(--orange)}

/* the other ways in */
.contact__card{
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--r);padding:34px 32px;
}
.contact__card h2{color:#fff;font-size:1.35rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.contact__card p{color:var(--gray-d);font-size:.93rem;margin-bottom:24px}
.contact__card .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
.contact__card .btn::after{background:#fff}
.contact__card .btn:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.contact__card .tlink{display:inline-flex;margin-top:20px;color:var(--peach)}

.contact__facts{margin-top:34px}
.contact__facts dt{
  font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);
  margin-top:22px;
}
.contact__facts dt:first-child{margin-top:0}
.contact__facts dd{margin-top:7px;font-size:.93rem;color:#33302e;line-height:1.6}
.contact__facts a{border-bottom:1px solid var(--peach-s);transition:color .3s}
.contact__facts a:hover{color:var(--orange)}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .contact__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .letter-form{padding:28px 22px}
  .letter-form__line{font-size:1.02rem;line-height:2.6}
  .cta__actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:center}
  .cta__actions .btn{width:100%;max-width:320px;justify-content:center}
}

/* =============================================================================
   27. CONTACT WITHOUT A FORM
   The address is the primary action, so it is set at display size rather than
   buried in a list of details.
   ========================================================================== */
.reach{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--cream-2);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:48px 48px 44px;
}
.reach__label{
  display:block;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--orange);margin-bottom:18px;
}
.reach__address{
  display:inline-block;font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.6vw,2.6rem);line-height:1.2;color:var(--ink);
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--peach-s);padding-bottom:6px;
  transition:color .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.reach__address:hover{color:var(--orange);border-bottom-color:var(--orange)}
.reach__note{margin-top:20px;color:var(--gray);font-size:.96rem;max-width:44ch}

.reach__helper{margin-top:40px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.reach__helper h2{
  font-family:'Kanit',sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gray);margin-bottom:12px;
}
.reach__helper p{color:var(--gray);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:18px}
.reach__helper ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
.reach__helper li{position:relative;padding-left:22px;font-size:.98rem;color:#33302e}
.reach__helper li::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:.62em;width:7px;height:7px;
  border-radius:50%;background:var(--orange);
}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .reach{padding:30px 24px 28px}
}

/* =============================================================================
   28. THE FOUNDER
   ========================================================================== */
.founder{padding:100px 0}
.founder__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:56px;align-items:start}
.founder__grid.has-portrait{grid-template-columns:.62fr .78fr 1.1fr;gap:48px}
.founder__photo{border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;background:var(--cream-2);aspect-ratio:4/5}
.founder__photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.founder h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.6rem)}
.founder__role{margin-top:14px;color:var(--gray);font-size:1.02rem;max-width:30ch}
.founder__bio p{margin-bottom:20px;font-size:1.04rem;line-height:1.75;color:#33302e}
.founder__bio strong{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.founder__links{margin-top:28px!important}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .founder__grid,.founder__grid.has-portrait{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .founder__photo{max-width:320px}
}
@media (max-width:760px){ .founder{padding:64px 0} }