@font-face{font-family:"Helvetica Now Display";font-weight:400;src:local("Helvetica Now Display"),local("HelveticaNowDisplay-Regular"),local("Helvetica Now Display Regular")}
@font-face{font-family:"Helvetica Now Display";font-weight:500;src:local("Helvetica Now Display Medium"),local("HelveticaNowDisplay-Medium")}
@font-face{font-family:"Helvetica Now Display";font-weight:700;src:local("Helvetica Now Display Bold"),local("HelveticaNowDisplay-Bold")}

:root{
  --blue:#2523D6;
  --navy:#2E3F63;
  --black:#0E0F11;
  --paper:#F7F6F3;
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --font:"Helvetica Now Display","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
  --radius:28px;
  --gutter:clamp(20px,5vw,72px);
  --max:1240px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.2,1);
}

html[data-theme="light"]{
  --bg:var(--paper);
  --ink:var(--black);
  --muted:#4F5968;
  --line:rgba(14,15,17,.14);
  --line-strong:rgba(14,15,17,.25);
  --glass:rgba(255,255,255,.50);
  --glass-strong:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  --glass-shadow:0 28px 80px rgba(46,63,99,.12);
  --soft:rgba(37,35,214,.075);
  --accent-text:#2523D6;
  --logo-color:#2523D6;
  --input:rgba(255,255,255,.66);
  --invert:var(--white);
}
html[data-theme="dark"]{
  --bg:var(--black);
  --ink:var(--paper);
  --muted:#B9C0CC;
  --line:rgba(247,246,243,.15);
  --line-strong:rgba(247,246,243,.28);
  --glass:rgba(247,246,243,.065);
  --glass-strong:rgba(247,246,243,.105);
  --glass-shadow:0 28px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.38);
  --soft:rgba(138,136,255,.15);
  --accent-text:#8A88FF;
  --logo-color:#F7F6F3;
  --input:rgba(247,246,243,.075);
  --invert:var(--black);
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-padding-top:110px;overflow-x:clip}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){html{scroll-behavior:smooth}}
body{
  margin:0;background:var(--bg);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--font);
  font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:clip;
  transition:background .45s ease,color .45s ease;
}
@media(min-width:720px){body{font-size:17px}}
a{color:inherit}
button,input,select,textarea{font:inherit;color:inherit}
button{cursor:pointer}
img,svg{max-width:100%}
h1,h2,h3,p,ul,ol,dl,figure,fieldset{margin:0;padding:0}
ul,ol{list-style:none}
fieldset{border:0}
[hidden]{display:none!important}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--accent-text);outline-offset:4px;border-radius:8px}.noscript-note{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:300;padding:12px 20px;background:var(--ink);color:var(--bg);text-align:center}.noscript-note a{color:inherit}

.wrap{width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - 2 * var(--gutter)));margin:auto}
.section{position:relative;padding:clamp(92px,11vw,168px) 0;isolation:isolate}
.section.compact{padding-top:clamp(72px,8vw,112px)}
.section-head{max-width:850px;margin-bottom:clamp(48px,6vw,82px)}
.eyebrow{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.025em;text-transform:uppercase}.eyebrow:before{content:"";width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--accent-text);flex:none}

h1,h2,h3{font-weight:500}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.7rem,6.2vw,5.8rem);line-height:.94;letter-spacing:-.065em;text-wrap:balance}
h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.15vw,4rem);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.055em;text-wrap:balance}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2vw,1.7rem);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.body-copy{max-width:42rem;color:var(--muted)}
.body-copy p+p{margin-top:1rem}
.small{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}
.vh{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;margin:-1px;padding:0;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}
strong{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}

.glass{
  position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--glass);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:var(--glass-shadow),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(30px) saturate(1.65);
  backdrop-filter:blur(30px) saturate(1.65);
}
.glass:before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 0% 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.24),transparent 48%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.10),transparent 45%,rgba(37,35,214,.05));
}
.glass:after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.055;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.8' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .65 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
}
.glass>*{position:relative;z-index:1}

.ambient{position:absolute;z-index:-2;pointer-events:none;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(80px);opacity:.65}
.ambient.blue{background:rgba(37,35,214,.24)}
.ambient.navy{background:rgba(46,63,99,.22)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ambient.blue{opacity:.85}

.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  min-height:52px;padding:0 25px;border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--blue);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:500;
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(37,35,214,.24);
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s ease,background .25s ease;
}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 20px 38px rgba(37,35,214,.32)}
.btn.secondary{background:var(--glass);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line);box-shadow:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px);backdrop-filter:blur(20px)}
.btn.secondary:hover{background:var(--glass-strong)}
.btn.sm{min-height:44px;padding:0 19px;font-size:.9rem}
.link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;padding-bottom:3px}
.link:hover{color:var(--accent-text)}

.skip{position:absolute;left:16px;top:-70px;z-index:200;background:var(--ink);color:var(--bg);padding:10px 16px;border-radius:12px}
.skip:focus{top:16px}

/* Header — full-width liquid-glass navigation */
.site-header{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;padding:0}
.navbar{width:100%;height:78px;padding:0 clamp(20px,4vw,64px);border-radius:0;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-top:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;align-items:center;gap:28px}
.navbar:before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.18),transparent 70%)}
.logo{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-self:start;width:132px;height:38px;color:var(--logo-color);text-decoration:none}
.logo-svg{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:2px}
.nav a{display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px;padding:0 14px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);transition:background .2s,color .2s}
.nav a:hover,.nav a[aria-current="true"]{background:var(--soft);color:var(--ink)}
.header-cta{justify-self:end}
.menu-btn{display:none;align-items:center;gap:8px;min-height:44px;padding:0 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;background:var(--glass);color:var(--ink)}
.menu-icon{display:grid;gap:4px}.menu-icon i{display:block;width:15px;height:1.5px;background:currentColor}
.mobile-nav{position:fixed;left:0;right:0;top:78px;bottom:0;padding:24px clamp(20px,5vw,64px);border-radius:0 0 28px 28px;overflow:auto}
.mobile-nav a{display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:62px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:1.2rem;text-decoration:none}
.mobile-nav .btn{width:100%;margin-top:28px}
@media(max-width:1099px){.navbar{grid-template-columns:1fr auto}.nav,.header-cta{display:none}.menu-btn{display:inline-flex;justify-self:end}.mobile-nav{display:block}}
@media(min-width:1100px){.mobile-nav{display:none!important}}

/* Theme switch */
.theme-switch{
  position:fixed;left:18px;bottom:18px;z-index:90;
  width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--glass-strong);color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.14),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(24px) saturate(1.5);backdrop-filter:blur(24px) saturate(1.5);
  display:grid;place-items:center;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),background .3s ease;
}
.theme-switch:hover{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.03)}
.theme-switch svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.theme-switch .sun{display:none}
html[data-theme="dark"] .theme-switch .moon{display:none}
html[data-theme="dark"] .theme-switch .sun{display:block}

/* Hero */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:100svh;padding:clamp(150px,17vw,210px) 0 clamp(90px,10vw,150px);display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden}
.hero .ambient.one{width:680px;height:680px;right:-260px;top:4%}
.hero .ambient.two{width:520px;height:520px;left:-240px;bottom:-160px}
.hero-layout{display:grid;gap:48px;align-items:end}
.hero-copy{max-width:1060px}
.hero .eyebrow{margin-bottom:28px}
.hero h1{max-width:1000px}
.hero-sub{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:40px;align-items:end;margin-top:52px;max-width:980px}
.hero-sub p{max-width:570px;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.5vw,1.35rem);color:var(--muted)}
.hero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px}
.hero-system{margin-top:68px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.system-cell{padding:22px 18px 22px 0;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.system-cell:not(:first-child){padding-left:18px}
.system-cell:last-child{border-right:0}
.system-cell span{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.78rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;margin-bottom:7px}
.system-cell b{font-weight:500}
@media(max-width:720px){.hero-sub{grid-template-columns:1fr}.hero-actions{margin-top:4px}.hero-system{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.system-cell:nth-child(2){border-right:0}.system-cell:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.system-cell:nth-child(3){padding-left:0}.system-cell:nth-child(4){border-right:0}}

/* Situation */
.situation-grid{display:grid;gap:14px}
.situation-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(240px,.9fr) 30px;gap:22px;align-items:start;padding:30px 32px;border-radius:var(--radius);text-align:left;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink);background:var(--glass);transition:transform .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s,background .25s,box-shadow .25s}
.situation-card:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(46,63,99,.10)}
.situation-card[aria-pressed="true"]{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--soft),var(--glass-strong));border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent-text) 55%,transparent);box-shadow:0 18px 55px rgba(37,35,214,.10)}
.situation-card .number{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);padding-top:5px}
.situation-card .summary{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.55}
.situation-card .decision-note{color:var(--ink);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.5}
.situation-card .decision-note span{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.72rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;margin-bottom:5px}
.situation-card .arrow{font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--accent-text);padding-top:2px}
.situation-detail{margin-top:14px;padding:32px;border-radius:var(--radius);display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:28px;align-items:end}
.situation-detail p{color:var(--muted);max-width:700px;margin-top:10px}
.situation-detail .detail-label{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--accent-text);font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em}
@media(max-width:850px){.situation-card{grid-template-columns:44px 1fr 26px;padding:25px 24px}.situation-card .decision-note{grid-column:2/4;margin-top:2px}.situation-detail{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media(max-width:560px){.situation-card{grid-template-columns:34px 1fr 22px;padding:22px 18px;gap:12px}.situation-card .summary{margin-top:7px}.situation-card .decision-note{grid-column:2/4}.situation-detail{padding:24px}}

/* Decision */
.decision-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(48px,8vw,110px);align-items:start}
.decision-copy .body-copy{margin-top:28px}
.chain{border-radius:var(--radius);padding:10px}
.chain li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:15px;padding:19px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.chain li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.chain .dot{width:32px;height:32px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:50%;background:var(--soft);color:var(--accent-text);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:500;flex:none}
.architecture{margin-top:36px;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px}
.architecture legend{font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px}
.seg{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.seg input{position:absolute;opacity:0}
.seg label{padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem;cursor:pointer}
.seg input:checked+label{background:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue);color:#fff}
.arch-caption{margin-top:18px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}
.arch-svg{margin-top:20px;width:100%;height:auto}
.arch-svg .state{display:none}
.arch-svg[data-state="under"] [data-state="under"],
.arch-svg[data-state="sub"] [data-state="sub"],
.arch-svg[data-state="separate"] [data-state="separate"]{display:block}
.svg-ink{fill:var(--ink)}.svg-blue{fill:var(--blue)}.svg-line{stroke:var(--line-strong);stroke-width:2;fill:none}.svg-tile{fill:var(--glass-strong);stroke:var(--line)}.svg-blue-tile{fill:var(--blue)}.svg-paper{fill:var(--paper)}
@media(max-width:900px){.decision-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Why Merit */
.why-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(360px,.95fr);gap:clamp(56px,9vw,130px);align-items:start}
.why-lead{max-width:720px}
.why-lead h2{max-width:760px}
.why-lead .body-copy{margin-top:26px}
.why-principles{display:grid;gap:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.why-principle{display:grid;grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;gap:20px;padding:28px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.why-principle .num{color:var(--accent-text);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:500;padding-top:4px}
.why-principle h3{font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2vw,1.75rem)}
.why-principle p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:9px;max-width:34rem}
.why-proof{margin-top:42px;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--glass);font-size:.95rem}
.why-proof strong{color:var(--accent-text)}
@media(max-width:900px){.why-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}.why-proof{margin-top:30px}}

/* Methodologies — sticky editorial layout */
.method-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(280px,.72fr) minmax(0,1.28fr);gap:clamp(56px,8vw,120px);align-items:start}
.method-intro{position:sticky;top:126px;align-self:start}
.method-intro .body-copy{margin-top:22px}
.meth{display:grid;gap:12px}
.meth li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:90px minmax(0,1fr) 28px;gap:22px;align-items:start;padding:28px 30px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--glass);transition:transform .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s,background .25s}
.meth li:hover{transform:translateX(4px);border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent-text) 42%,transparent);background:var(--glass-strong)}
.meth .n{white-space:nowrap;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--muted);padding-top:5px}
.meth h3{font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2vw,1.8rem);letter-spacing:-.025em}
.meth p{color:var(--muted);max-width:40rem;margin-top:8px}
.meth .method-arrow{color:var(--accent-text);font-size:1.2rem;padding-top:2px}
@media(max-width:950px){.method-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}.method-intro{position:static}.meth li{grid-template-columns:78px minmax(0,1fr) 24px}}
@media(max-width:560px){.meth li{grid-template-columns:1fr 22px;gap:10px 14px;padding:24px 20px}.meth .n{grid-column:1/3}.meth p{grid-column:1/3}}

/* How an engagement works — original scrolling rail */
.proc-grid{display:grid;gap:clamp(56px,7vw,104px)}
@media (min-width:980px){.proc-grid{grid-template-columns:5fr 6fr;align-items:start}.proc-side{position:sticky;top:130px}}
.steps{position:relative}
.steps li{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;gap:28px;padding:0 0 clamp(52px,6vw,80px);background:transparent!important;border:0!important;border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important}
.steps li:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.steps li:not(:last-child)::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:24.5px;top:52px;bottom:0;width:3px;border-radius:2px;background:linear-gradient(var(--accent-text),var(--accent-text)) top/100% calc(var(--f,0)*100%) no-repeat,var(--line)}
.steps .no{position:relative;z-index:1;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--bg);border:2px solid var(--line-strong);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);transition:background .3s,border-color .3s,color .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.steps li.done .no{background:var(--accent-text);border-color:var(--accent-text);color:#fff}
.steps li.current .no{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);color:var(--accent-text);box-shadow:0 0 0 7px var(--soft)}
.steps h3{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.1vw,1.9rem);padding-top:9px}
.steps p{margin-top:12px;max-width:32rem;color:var(--muted)}
.steps .scope{display:inline-block;margin-top:18px;background:var(--soft);border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent-text) 55%,transparent);color:var(--accent-text);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;padding:7px 16px;border-radius:999px}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.steps .no{transition:none}}

/* Engagements */
.engagements{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px}
.engagement{padding:30px;border-radius:var(--radius);display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:390px;text-align:left;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--glass);color:var(--ink);transition:transform .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s,background .25s,box-shadow .25s}
.engagement:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 22px 60px rgba(46,63,99,.12)}
.engagement[aria-pressed="true"]{border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent-text) 60%,transparent);background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--soft),var(--glass-strong));box-shadow:0 22px 65px rgba(37,35,214,.12)}
.engagement .tag{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--accent-text);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em}
.engagement .tier-name{margin-top:28px;font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3vw,2.6rem);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.045em;font-weight:500}
.engagement .engagement-title{margin-top:13px;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;max-width:20rem}
.engagement .fit{color:var(--muted);margin-top:9px;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.55}
.engagement .bottom{margin-top:auto;padding-top:35px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:end;gap:12px}
.engagement .price{font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:-.04em;font-weight:500}
.engagement .duration{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);text-align:right}
.engagement-detail{margin-top:14px;padding:30px;border-radius:var(--radius)}
.engagement-detail .selected-label{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--accent-text);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em}
.engagement-detail h3{margin-top:9px;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.5vw,2.2rem)}
.engagement-detail p{color:var(--muted);max-width:720px;margin-top:9px}
@media(max-width:900px){.engagements{grid-template-columns:1fr}.engagement{min-height:320px}}

/* Work */
.cases{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px}
.case{overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--glass)}
.case-media{aspect-ratio:4/3;position:relative;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(37,35,214,.22),rgba(46,63,99,.25)),var(--glass-strong);overflow:hidden}
.case-media:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:15%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);border-radius:30px;transform:rotate(-8deg)}
.case-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0}
.case-media.has-image:before,.case-media.has-image:after{display:none}
.case-media .placeholder-label{position:absolute;z-index:2;left:16px;right:16px;bottom:16px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(14,15,17,.68);color:#F7F6F3;font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.4}
.case-media-wrap .case-media{aspect-ratio:16/10}
.case-media:before{content:"Selected work";position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:1;color:rgba(247,246,243,.88);font-size:clamp(1.3rem,3vw,2.3rem);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.04em;white-space:nowrap}
.case-body{padding:24px}
.case-body .k{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--accent-text);text-transform:uppercase}
.case-body h3{margin-top:10px}
.case-body p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin-top:9px}
.case-body .btn{margin-top:22px}
@media(max-width:850px){.cases{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* About */
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:clamp(50px,9vw,130px);align-items:center}
.portrait{position:relative}
.portrait-media{aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(37,35,214,.24),rgba(46,63,99,.34)),var(--glass)}
.portrait-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.roles{position:absolute;right:-24px;bottom:24px;padding:18px 22px;border-radius:22px}
.roles li{font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.8}
.about-copy .body-copy{margin-top:28px}
@media(max-width:850px){.about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.roles{right:12px}}

/* FAQ */
.faq-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.65fr 1.35fr;gap:clamp(50px,8vw,120px)}
.faq-item{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq-q{width:100%;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;padding:23px 0;border:0;background:none;text-align:left;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
.faq-q .plus{width:26px;height:26px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none}
.faq-q .plus:before,.faq-q .plus:after{content:"";position:absolute;width:9px;height:1px;background:currentColor}
.faq-q .plus:after{transform:rotate(90deg);transition:transform .25s}
.faq-item.open .faq-q .plus:after{transform:rotate(0)}
.faq-p{display:grid;grid-template-rows:0fr;transition:grid-template-rows .35s var(--ease)}
.faq-p>div{overflow:hidden}
.faq-item.open .faq-p{grid-template-rows:1fr}
.faq-p .body-copy{padding:0 46px 24px 0;font-size:.93rem}
@media(max-width:850px){.faq-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Enquiry */
.enquiry{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:clamp(48px,8vw,110px);align-items:start}
.form-panel{padding:clamp(24px,4vw,42px);border-radius:var(--radius)}
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px}
.field{display:grid;gap:8px;margin-bottom:20px}
.field label{font-size:.84rem;font-weight:500}
.optional{font-weight:400;color:var(--muted)}
.input{width:100%;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:15px;background:var(--input);padding:14px 15px;outline:none}
.input:focus{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(37,35,214,.12)}
textarea.input{resize:vertical;min-height:100px}
.radio-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.radio-row input{position:absolute;opacity:0}
.radio-row label{padding:10px 13px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;cursor:pointer}
.radio-row input:checked+label{background:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue);color:#fff}
.error{font-size:.78rem;color:#C83B4B}
.error-summary{padding:15px 17px;border:1px solid #C83B4B;border-radius:15px;margin-bottom:22px}
.form-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:6px}
.form-done{padding:26px;border-radius:20px;background:var(--soft)}
.form-done dl{display:grid;gap:10px;margin-top:20px}
.form-done dl div{display:grid;grid-template-columns:180px 1fr;gap:15px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
@media(max-width:850px){.enquiry{grid-template-columns:1fr}.form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.form-done dl div{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:3px}}

/* Footer */
footer{padding:34px 0 100px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.footer-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;align-items:center}
.footer-links{display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem}
@media(max-width:650px){.footer-inner{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}}

/* Footer — retained from the original Merit landing page */
.foot{position:relative;padding:clamp(72px,9vw,128px) 0 48px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.foot-grid{display:grid;gap:56px}
@media (min-width:900px){.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:6fr 3fr 3fr}}
.footer-logo{display:block;width:min(360px,70vw);color:var(--logo-color);line-height:0}.footer-logo svg{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}.foot .big{font-size:clamp(4.5rem,11vw,9.5rem);line-height:.86;letter-spacing:-.06em;font-weight:700}
.foot .tag{margin-top:28px;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.4;color:var(--muted);max-width:18em}
.foot ul a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:48px;text-decoration:none;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:500}
.foot ul a:hover{text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:var(--accent-text);text-decoration-thickness:2px;text-underline-offset:7px}
.foot .line{margin-top:clamp(64px,8vw,112px);padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-weight:500;font-size:1.05rem}

.foot-contact{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:24px}.foot-details{display:grid;gap:10px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}.foot-details a{text-decoration:none}.foot-details a:hover{text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:var(--accent-text);text-underline-offset:4px}

/* Modal */
dialog{width:min(760px,calc(100% - 28px));border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:28px;background:var(--bg);color:var(--ink);padding:0;box-shadow:0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
dialog::backdrop{background:rgba(14,15,17,.42);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.dialog-inner{padding:32px}
.dialog-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;margin-bottom:35px}
.close{border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--glass);color:var(--ink);border-radius:999px;padding:9px 15px}
.case-dl{display:grid;gap:18px;margin:30px 0}
.case-dl div{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:14px}
.case-dl dt{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--accent-text);text-transform:uppercase}
.case-dl dd{margin-top:5px;color:var(--muted)}
.dialog-inner{max-height:min(86vh,900px);overflow:auto}
#dialog-title{font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.2rem);line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.045em;max-width:650px}
.dialog-visual{margin:20px 0 26px;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--glass-strong)}
.dialog-visual img{display:block;width:100%;max-height:430px;object-fit:cover}
.dialog-visual figcaption{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--muted);padding:9px 12px}
.dialog-intro{font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink);margin:22px 0 30px;max-width:640px}
.case-section{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:18px;margin-top:20px}
.case-section h3{font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.case-section p{margin-top:8px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7}
.case-services{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;list-style:none;margin:12px 0 0;padding:0}
.case-services li{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 11px;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* Reveal */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease)}
.reveal.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:none}
.reveal.delay-1{transition-delay:.08s}.reveal.delay-2{transition-delay:.16s}.reveal.delay-3{transition-delay:.24s}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{scroll-behavior:auto!important;animation-duration:.01ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.01ms!important}
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}
}

/* Dark-mode contrast fixes */
html[data-theme="dark"] .glass{box-shadow:var(--glass-shadow),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(247,246,243,.16)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .glass:before{background:radial-gradient(120% 80% at 0% 0%,rgba(247,246,243,.09),transparent 48%),linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(247,246,243,.045),transparent 45%,rgba(37,35,214,.10))}
html[data-theme="dark"] .meth .n{color:#C5CBD5}
html[data-theme="dark"] .steps h3{color:var(--paper)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .steps li.current h3{color:var(--ink)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .steps .no{background:#17191D;border-color:rgba(247,246,243,.28);color:var(--paper)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .steps li.current .no{background:var(--paper);border-color:var(--paper);color:var(--accent-text)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .steps li:not(:last-child)::after{background:linear-gradient(var(--accent-text),var(--accent-text)) top/100% calc(var(--f,0)*100%) no-repeat,rgba(247,246,243,.22)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .architecture{background:rgba(247,246,243,.06)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .svg-tile{fill:#17191D;stroke:rgba(247,246,243,.22)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .svg-ink{fill:var(--paper)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .svg-line{stroke:rgba(247,246,243,.32)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .arch-caption{color:#C5CBD5}
html[data-theme="dark"] .seg label{color:#C5CBD5;background:rgba(247,246,243,.04)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .seg label:hover{background:rgba(247,246,243,.10);color:var(--paper)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .faq-q{color:var(--paper)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .input{color:var(--paper);background:rgba(247,246,243,.065)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .input::placeholder{color:#89919E}
html[data-theme="dark"] .radio-row label{color:#C5CBD5;background:rgba(247,246,243,.04)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .foot ul a{color:#E2E5EA}
html[data-theme="dark"] .foot .line{color:#C5CBD5}
/* dark adjustments */
html[data-theme="dark"] .btn.secondary{background:rgba(247,246,243,.06)}
html[data-theme="dark"] html[data-theme="dark"] .case-media{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(37,35,214,.4),rgba(46,63,99,.5))}
html[data-theme="dark"] .svg-paper{fill:var(--black)}

/* Accessibility / contrast audit guardrails */
html[data-theme="dark"] .accent-text,
html[data-theme="dark"] .case-body .k,
html[data-theme="dark"] .case-dl dt{color:var(--accent-text)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .situation-card .arrow,
html[data-theme="dark"] .method-arrow,
html[data-theme="dark"] .engagement .tag,
html[data-theme="dark"] .engagement-detail .selected-label{color:var(--accent-text)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .logo,html[data-theme="dark"] .footer-logo{color:var(--logo-color)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nav a,html[data-theme="dark"] .situation-card .summary,html[data-theme="dark"] .decision-note span,html[data-theme="dark"] .body-copy,html[data-theme="dark"] .small{color:#C8CED8}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nav a:hover,html[data-theme="dark"] .nav a[aria-current="true"]{color:#F7F6F3;background:rgba(247,246,243,.09)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .input,html[data-theme="dark"] select.input,html[data-theme="dark"] textarea.input{color:#F7F6F3;background:rgba(247,246,243,.075);border-color:rgba(247,246,243,.24)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .input::placeholder{color:#AEB7C5}
html[data-theme="dark"] .situation-card:hover,html[data-theme="dark"] .engagement:hover{box-shadow:0 22px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.32)}

@media(max-width:1099px){.navbar{height:74px}.logo{width:126px;height:36px}.site-header{padding:0}.mobile-nav{top:74px}}

/* Site-wide utility settings */
.mt-7{margin-top:7px}
.mt-8{margin-top:8px}
.mt-14{margin-top:14px}
.mt-18{margin-top:18px}
.mt-20{margin-top:20px}
.mt-22{margin-top:22px}
.mt-36{margin-top:36px}
.ambient-context{width:520px;height:520px;right:-240px;top:10%}
.ambient-enquiry{width:560px;height:560px;right:-260px;top:10%}
.logo-picture{display:block;width:132px;height:38px;line-height:0}
.logo-picture img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;object-position:left center}
.logo-picture .logo-dark{display:none}
html[data-theme="dark"] .logo-picture .logo-light{display:none}
html[data-theme="dark"] .logo-picture .logo-dark{display:block}
.footer-logo-picture{display:block;width:min(360px,70vw);line-height:0}
.footer-logo-picture img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}
.footer-logo-picture .logo-dark{display:none}
html[data-theme="dark"] .footer-logo-picture .logo-light{display:none}
html[data-theme="dark"] .footer-logo-picture .logo-dark{display:block}
@media(max-width:1099px){
  .logo-picture{width:126px;height:36px}
}


/* Conversion stress-test fixes: form controls, fallback content, grid texture and gradients */
:root{color-scheme:light}
html[data-theme="dark"]{color-scheme:dark}
body{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
body::before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.42;background-image:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(46,63,99,.085) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(46,63,99,.085) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:48px 48px;-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%,#000 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.72) 35%,transparent 78%);mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%,#000 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.72) 35%,transparent 78%)}
html[data-theme="dark"] body::before{opacity:.32;background-image:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(247,246,243,.10) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(247,246,243,.10) 1px,transparent 1px);-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%,#000 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.62) 32%,transparent 76%);mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%,#000 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.62) 32%,transparent 76%)}
/* Keep gradient text selective, with solid-color fallback for unsupported browsers. */
.hero h1,.section-head h2,.decision-copy h2,.proc-side h2,.founder-copy h2{color:var(--ink)}
@supports ((background-clip:text) or (-webkit-background-clip:text)){
 .hero h1,.section-head h2,.decision-copy h2,.proc-side h2,.founder-copy h2{background:linear-gradient(112deg,var(--ink) 0%,var(--ink) 57%,var(--accent-text) 100%);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
 html[data-theme="dark"] .hero h1,html[data-theme="dark"] .section-head h2,html[data-theme="dark"] .decision-copy h2,html[data-theme="dark"] .proc-side h2,html[data-theme="dark"] .founder-copy h2{background:linear-gradient(112deg,#F7F6F3 0%,#F7F6F3 58%,#A9B5FF 100%);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
}
/* Native select menus often ignore page colors; explicitly set control and option colors. */
select.input{appearance:auto;color:var(--ink);background-color:var(--input);min-height:52px;padding-right:42px;cursor:pointer}
select.input option{background:#F7F6F3;color:#0E0F11}
html[data-theme="dark"] select.input{background-color:#1A1C22;color:#F7F6F3}
html[data-theme="dark"] select.input option{background:#17191D;color:#F7F6F3}
.input:disabled,button:disabled{opacity:.62;cursor:not-allowed}
.field-hint{font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.45;color:var(--muted)}
.error-summary{background:#FFF0F0;color:#721C24;border:1px solid #B42332;border-radius:18px;padding:18px 20px;box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(180,35,50,.08)}
.error-summary strong{display:block;font-size:1rem;color:#721C24;margin-bottom:8px}
.error-summary ul{list-style:disc;padding-left:22px;display:grid;gap:5px;line-height:1.5}
.error-summary li{padding-left:2px}
.error{color:#B42332;font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.4;margin-top:2px}
.input[aria-invalid="true"]{border-color:#B42332;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(180,35,50,.12)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .error-summary{background:#321A20;color:#FFE4E7;border-color:#FF7D8A}
html[data-theme="dark"] .error-summary strong,html[data-theme="dark"] .error{color:#FF9DA7}
html[data-theme="dark"] .error-summary li{color:#FFE4E7}
html[data-theme="dark"] .input[aria-invalid="true"]{border-color:#FF7D8A;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,125,138,.16)}
.cases .case-placeholder-media{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:210px}
.placeholder-label{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid rgba(247,246,243,.45);border-radius:999px;background:rgba(14,15,17,.34);color:#FFF;font-size:.82rem;backdrop-filter:blur(12px)}
.case-placeholder-media::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%,rgba(37,35,214,.35),transparent 42%),radial-gradient(circle at 70% 75%,rgba(46,63,99,.32),transparent 44%)}
.outcome-line{margin-top:14px;padding-top:13px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--accent-text)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .outcome-line{color:#A9B5FF}
.founder-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:clamp(40px,8vw,110px);align-items:center}
.founder-visual{min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:var(--radius);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:24px;padding:28px;text-align:center;color:var(--muted)}
.founder-visual img{width:min(260px,80%);height:auto}
.founder-copy .body-copy{margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:24px}
@media(max-width:800px){.founder-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.founder-visual{min-height:220px}}
/* Ensure repeated class attributes have been merged in markup; spacing utilities now apply. */
/* Progressive enhancement: content remains visible if JavaScript fails. */
.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}
.js-reveal-ready .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)}
.js-reveal-ready .reveal.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.js-reveal-ready .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}}

.dialog-visual.case-placeholder-media{aspect-ratio:16/9;min-height:240px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative}
.dialog-visual.case-placeholder-media .placeholder-label{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:80%;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(14,15,17,.68);color:#F7F6F3;text-align:center}
.case-media.has-image:before,.case-media.has-image:after{display:none}

@media(min-width:851px){.case:last-child:nth-child(odd){grid-column:1/-1;width:calc(50% - 9px);justify-self:center}}
@media(max-width:850px){.case:last-child:nth-child(odd){grid-column:auto;width:100%;justify-self:stretch}}


/* Case study tiers, project tags and image carousels */
.case-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin:0 0 14px}
.tier-tag,.project-tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 10px;font-size:11px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.025em}
.tier-tag{background:var(--blue,#2523D6);color:#fff}
.project-tag{border:1px solid var(--line,rgba(127,127,127,.28));color:var(--ink,#0E0F11);background:transparent}
.case-media.case-carousel{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.case-carousel>img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;aspect-ratio:4/3}
.gallery-controls{position:absolute;left:12px;right:12px;bottom:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:8px;pointer-events:none}
.gallery-arrow{pointer-events:auto;width:34px;height:34px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);border-radius:50%;background:rgba(14,15,17,.76);color:white;font-size:24px;line-height:1;display:grid;place-items:center;cursor:pointer;backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.gallery-count{pointer-events:none;color:#fff;background:rgba(14,15,17,.72);border-radius:999px;padding:5px 9px;font-size:11px;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.modal-carousel{width:100%;overflow:hidden;position:relative;border-radius:14px;margin:14px 0 20px}
.modal-carousel>img{display:block;width:100%;max-height:540px;aspect-ratio:16/10;object-fit:contain;background:var(--surface-2,#f2f1ee)}
/* Founder portrait */
.founder-visual{overflow:hidden;min-height:280px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.founder-visual img{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:280px;max-height:500px;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 30%;display:block}
.founder-visual span{display:none}
/* Testimonial carousel */
.testimonials-wrap{margin-top:clamp(44px,7vw,88px);padding-top:clamp(28px,4vw,52px);border-top:1px solid var(--line,rgba(127,127,127,.25));display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(220px,.8fr) minmax(0,1.2fr);gap:28px 48px;align-items:center}
.testimonial-heading h3{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,38px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.035em;margin:8px 0 12px}
.testimonial-note{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted,#686868);max-width:36ch}
.testimonial-carousel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:40px minmax(0,1fr) 40px;gap:12px;align-items:center;min-height:180px}
.testimonial-slide{min-width:0;padding:22px 24px;border:1px solid var(--line,rgba(127,127,127,.25));border-radius:16px;background:var(--surface,rgba(255,255,255,.4))}
.testimonial-slide[hidden]{display:none}
.testimonial-quote{font-size:clamp(17px,2vw,22px);line-height:1.45;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:0 0 18px}
.testimonial-attribution{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted,#686868);margin:0}
.testimonial-arrow{border:1px solid var(--line,rgba(127,127,127,.3));background:transparent;color:var(--ink,#0E0F11);border-radius:50%;width:38px;height:38px;font-size:25px;cursor:pointer}
.testimonial-dots{grid-column:2;display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px}
.testimonial-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border:0;border-radius:50%;background:var(--muted,#999);opacity:.45;padding:0;cursor:pointer}
.testimonial-dot.active{opacity:1;background:var(--blue,#2523D6);transform:scale(1.2)}
@media(max-width:760px){.testimonials-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}.testimonial-carousel{grid-template-columns:32px minmax(0,1fr) 32px;gap:7px;min-height:0}.testimonial-slide{padding:18px}.testimonial-arrow{width:32px;height:32px}.testimonial-dots{grid-column:1/-1}.case-tags{gap:6px}}

/* Hero VSL placeholder: replace its inner content with the approved video embed when ready. */
.hero-vsl{margin-top:42px;max-width:980px}
.vsl-placeholder{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:22px;align-items:center;min-height:170px;padding:clamp(22px,4vw,38px);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(37,35,214,.09),rgba(46,63,99,.035) 65%,rgba(255,255,255,.22));}
.vsl-play{width:58px;height:58px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:white;padding-left:4px;font-size:18px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(37,35,214,.18)}
.vsl-placeholder .eyebrow{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:.72rem}
.vsl-placeholder-title{margin:0;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2vw,1.6rem);font-weight:650;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--ink)}
.vsl-placeholder-copy{margin:7px 0 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}
.vsl-duration{align-self:end;color:var(--muted);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.12em;white-space:nowrap}
.founder-visual{aspect-ratio:4/5;width:100%;max-width:430px;min-height:0;padding:0;overflow:hidden;justify-self:center;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f8f8f6,#e0e6f2)}
.founder-visual img{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:0;max-height:none;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;display:block}
@media(max-width:720px){.hero-vsl{margin-top:30px}.vsl-placeholder{grid-template-columns:48px minmax(0,1fr);gap:15px;min-height:150px}.vsl-play{width:46px;height:46px;font-size:15px}.vsl-duration{grid-column:2;align-self:auto}.founder-visual{max-width:360px}}


/* VSL-first hero and accessible enlarge dialog */
.hero{min-height:auto;padding:clamp(104px,11vw,142px) 0 clamp(58px,7vw,88px);align-items:flex-start}
.hero-copy{max-width:1120px;margin-inline:auto;width:100%}
.hero .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.hero h1{max-width:960px;font-size:clamp(2.35rem,5.2vw,4.65rem);line-height:1.02}
.hero-vsl{margin-top:28px;max-width:1120px;width:100%}
.vsl-frame{position:relative}
.vsl-placeholder{grid-template-columns:68px minmax(0,1fr) auto;min-height:clamp(220px,32vw,390px);padding:clamp(24px,4vw,52px);border-radius:22px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 0%,rgba(37,35,214,.15),transparent 45%),linear-gradient(125deg,rgba(37,35,214,.10),rgba(46,63,99,.04) 70%,rgba(255,255,255,.25));}
.vsl-play{width:64px;height:64px;font-size:20px}
.vsl-placeholder-title{font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.7vw,2rem)}
.vsl-placeholder-copy{max-width:480px;line-height:1.6}
.vsl-expand{position:absolute;right:14px;bottom:14px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 13px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;background:var(--surface,rgba(255,255,255,.88));color:var(--ink);font:inherit;font-size:.82rem;cursor:pointer;backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
.vsl-expand:hover{border-color:var(--accent);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.vsl-expand span{font-size:1.1rem}
.hero-sub{margin-top:24px;max-width:1120px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:28px}
.hero-system{margin-top:38px}
.vsl-dialog{width:min(1120px,calc(100vw - 32px));max-width:none;max-height:calc(100dvh - 32px);padding:clamp(16px,3vw,30px);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;background:var(--surface);color:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 28px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
.vsl-dialog::backdrop{background:rgba(8,10,20,.78);backdrop-filter:blur(7px)}
.vsl-dialog-head{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;margin-bottom:18px}
.vsl-dialog-head .eyebrow{margin:0 0 6px}
.vsl-dialog-head h2{margin:0;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.5vw,2rem)}
.vsl-dialog-close{display:grid;place-items:center;flex:0 0 42px;width:42px;height:42px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:50%;background:transparent;color:inherit;font-size:1.8rem;cursor:pointer}
.vsl-dialog-screen{aspect-ratio:16/9;display:grid;place-items:center;overflow:hidden;border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(37,35,214,.12),rgba(46,63,99,.1)),var(--page-bg,#0e0f11)}
.vsl-placeholder-large{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:0;grid-template-columns:68px minmax(0,1fr);border:0;border-radius:0;background:transparent}
.vsl-placeholder-large .vsl-duration{display:none}
.vsl-placeholder-large .vsl-placeholder-copy{max-width:420px}
.testimonials-wrap{margin-top:clamp(48px,7vw,84px)}
.testimonial-carousel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px minmax(0,1fr) 44px;align-items:stretch;gap:14px}
.testimonial-slide{position:relative;min-width:0;padding:0!important;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--surface)}
.testimonial-slide::before{content:"";display:block;height:7px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#36c5f0 0 28%,#7b61ff 28% 52%,#2eb67d 52% 76%,#e8a23a 76%)}
.testimonial-chat-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:18px 22px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.testimonial-avatar{display:grid;place-items:center;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(37,35,214,.13);color:var(--accent);font-weight:700}
.testimonial-chat-meta{display:grid;gap:3px}
.testimonial-chat-name{font-weight:700;font-size:.94rem}
.testimonial-chat-role{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted)}
.testimonial-chat-body{padding:22px;font-size:clamp(1rem,1.7vw,1.15rem);line-height:1.75}
.testimonial-chat-channel{display:inline-block;margin:0 22px 18px;padding:5px 9px;border-radius:6px;background:rgba(46,63,99,.08);color:var(--muted);font-size:.75rem}
@media(max-width:720px){
 .hero{padding-top:100px;padding-bottom:56px}
 .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,10vw,3.3rem)}
 .hero-vsl{margin-top:22px}
 .vsl-placeholder{grid-template-columns:44px minmax(0,1fr);gap:14px;min-height:250px;padding:20px 18px 58px}
 .vsl-play{width:44px;height:44px;font-size:15px}
 .vsl-duration{grid-column:2;align-self:start}
 .vsl-expand{right:10px;bottom:10px}
 .hero-sub{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}
 .hero-system{margin-top:28px}
 .testimonial-carousel{grid-template-columns:32px minmax(0,1fr) 32px;gap:7px}
 .testimonial-chat-head{padding:15px}
 .testimonial-chat-body{padding:17px}
 .vsl-dialog{width:calc(100vw - 20px);padding:14px}
 .vsl-dialog-screen{aspect-ratio:4/3}
 .vsl-placeholder-large{grid-template-columns:44px minmax(0,1fr);padding:14px}
}


/* VSL: real uploaded MP4, with accessible enlarged viewing mode. */
.vsl-frame{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:#090b10}
.vsl-video{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:contain;background:#090b10}
.vsl-expand{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin:0 0 0 auto;padding:11px 15px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:0;border-right:0;border-radius:0 0 0 var(--radius);background:var(--surface);color:var(--ink);font:inherit;font-size:.82rem;cursor:pointer}
.vsl-expand span{font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1}
.vsl-dialog{width:min(1100px,94vw);max-width:none;padding:0;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);border-radius:14px;background:#08090c;overflow:visible}
.vsl-dialog::backdrop{background:rgba(4,6,12,.86);backdrop-filter:blur(5px)}
.vsl-dialog-inner{position:relative;padding:12px}
.vsl-video-large{max-height:82vh;border-radius:8px}
.vsl-dialog-close{position:absolute;right:0;top:-46px;width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);border-radius:50%;background:#15171c;color:#fff;font-size:26px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;z-index:2}
.testimonial-slide{background:#1a1d21;border:0;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 20px;color:#d1d2d3;align-self:stretch}
.testimonial-chat-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:8px;min-width:0}
.testimonial-avatar-image,.testimonial-avatar{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;flex:0 0 36px;margin-top:2px;object-fit:cover;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#34383e;color:#d1d2d3;font-size:14px}
.testimonial-chat-meta{display:flex;align-items:baseline;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:3px 8px;min-width:0}
.testimonial-chat-name{color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.3}
.testimonial-chat-role{color:#b9b9b9;font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.3}
.testimonial-chat-body{color:#d1d2d3;font-size:15px;line-height:1.46;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0 0 8px;overflow-wrap:anywhere}
.testimonial-chat-channel{display:block;color:#9ba0a7;font-size:11px;margin-top:8px}
.testimonial-reactions{display:flex;gap:4px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:8px}
.testimonial-reaction{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;padding:7px 11px;background:#2c2d30;border:1px solid #3f4146;border-radius:99px;color:#d1d2d3;font-size:12px;line-height:1}
.testimonial-reaction b{font-size:11px;font-weight:400;color:#d1d2d3}
.testimonial-arrow{width:40px;height:40px;min-width:40px;display:grid;place-items:center;align-self:center;justify-self:center;padding:0;line-height:1;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;transform:none;box-sizing:border-box}
.testimonial-arrow span{display:block;line-height:1;position:relative;top:0;left:0}
@media(max-width:760px){.vsl-expand{padding:10px 12px}.vsl-dialog{width:96vw}.vsl-dialog-inner{padding:6px}.vsl-dialog-close{right:0;top:-44px}.testimonial-carousel{align-items:stretch}.testimonial-arrow{align-self:center;width:32px;height:32px;min-width:32px}.testimonial-chat-meta{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}}
.vsl-dialog-heading{padding:8px 54px 18px 4px;color:#fff}.vsl-dialog-heading h2{margin:0;font-size:clamp(20px,3vw,30px);line-height:1.1;color:#fff}.vsl-dialog-heading .eyebrow{margin:0 0 6px;color:#c9cbd1}.vsl-dialog-inner{padding:18px}.vsl-dialog-close{right:12px;top:12px}


/* Testimonial cards: give each message breathing room and keep navigation vertically centred. */
.testimonials-wrap { padding-left: clamp(16px, 2vw, 28px); padding-right: clamp(16px, 2vw, 28px); }
.testimonial-carousel {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:40px minmax(0,1fr) 40px;
  gap:12px;
  align-items:center;
  min-width:0;
}
.testimonial-slide {
  grid-column:2;
  margin:12px 8px;
  width:calc(100% - 16px);
  box-sizing:border-box;
  background:#1a1d21;
  color:#d1d2d3;
  border:1px solid #30343a;
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:16px 20px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:7px;
  align-self:stretch;
}
.testimonial-slide[hidden] { display:none !important; }
.testimonial-chat-head { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; min-width:0; }
.testimonial-avatar-image { width:36px; height:36px; flex:0 0 36px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:4px; margin-top:2px; }
.testimonial-chat-meta { display:flex; align-items:baseline; flex-wrap:wrap; column-gap:8px; row-gap:2px; min-width:0; }
.testimonial-chat-name { color:#fff; font-size:15px; line-height:1.3; font-weight:700; }
.testimonial-chat-role { color:#b9b9b9; font-size:12px; line-height:1.3; }
.testimonial-chat-body { color:#d1d2d3; font-size:15px; line-height:1.46; margin:2px 0 0; overflow-wrap:anywhere; }
.testimonial-reactions { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px; margin-top:4px; margin-left:9px; align-items:center; }
/* Keep reaction chips aligned with the avatar and message content inset. */
.testimonial-reaction { align-self:center; }
.testimonial-reaction { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; border:1px solid #3f4146; border-radius:99px; padding:7px 11px; background:#2c2d30; color:#d1d2d3; font-size:12px; line-height:1; }
.testimonial-reaction { min-height:34px; box-sizing:border-box; vertical-align:middle; }
.testimonial-reaction-emoji { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex:0 0 14px; width:14px; height:14px; line-height:1; font-family:"Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Noto Color Emoji",sans-serif; font-size:12px; vertical-align:middle; transform:translateY(0); }
.testimonial-reaction b { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; min-height:14px; line-height:1; font-weight:400; font-size:11px; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }
.testimonial-chat-channel { color:#9298a1; font-size:11px; margin-top:3px; }
.testimonial-arrow {
  align-self:center;
  justify-self:center;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:0;
  line-height:1;
  width:38px;
  height:38px;
  font-size:21px;
  box-sizing:border-box;
}
.testimonial-dots { grid-column:1 / -1; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-top:4px; }
.founder-visual { aspect-ratio:4/5; min-height:0; padding:0; overflow:hidden; position:relative; background:var(--surface, #f3f4f6); }
.founder-visual img { display:block; width:100%; height:100%; max-height:560px; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 38%; }
@media(max-width:760px) {
  .testimonial-carousel { grid-template-columns:30px minmax(0,1fr) 30px; gap:4px; }
  .testimonial-slide { margin:8px 2px; width:calc(100% - 4px); padding:14px; }
  .testimonial-arrow { width:30px; height:30px; font-size:19px; }
  .testimonial-chat-body { font-size:14px; }
  .testimonial-chat-meta { align-items:flex-start; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; }
}


/* Client testimonial marquee */
.testimonials-wrap { padding-inline: clamp(16px, 3vw, 44px); overflow:hidden; }
.testimonial-heading { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.testimonial-heading h3 { max-width: 760px; }
.testimonial-marquee { width:100%; overflow:hidden; position:relative; padding: 8px 0 16px; }
.testimonial-track { display:flex; width:max-content; align-items:stretch; animation: testimonial-marquee-right 76s linear infinite; will-change:transform; }
.testimonial-group { display:flex; align-items:stretch; gap:18px; padding-right:18px; }
.testimonial-slide { display:flex !important; flex:0 0 clamp(320px, 34vw, 440px); width:clamp(320px, 34vw, 440px); max-width:calc(100vw - 48px); margin:0; min-width:0; padding:20px 22px 18px; box-sizing:border-box; align-self:stretch; }
.testimonial-slide[hidden] { display:none !important; }
.testimonial-chat-head { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:13px; margin:0 0 13px; min-height:56px; }
.testimonial-avatar-image,.testimonial-avatar { width:52px; height:52px; flex:0 0 52px; border-radius:6px; object-fit:cover; margin:0; }
.testimonial-chat-meta { display:flex; align-items:baseline; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:3px 8px; min-width:0; }
.testimonial-chat-name { font-size:15px; line-height:1.35; }
.testimonial-chat-role { font-size:12px; line-height:1.4; }
.testimonial-chat-body { padding:0; margin:0 0 12px; line-height:1.58; font-size:15px; flex:1 0 auto; }
.testimonial-reactions { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:5px; margin:0 0 12px; margin-left:0; align-items:center; }
.testimonial-chat-channel { margin:0; padding:6px 10px; border-radius:6px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.035); width:max-content; max-width:100%; }
@keyframes testimonial-marquee-right { from { transform:translateX(-50%); } to { transform:translateX(0); } }
.testimonial-marquee:hover .testimonial-track,
.testimonial-marquee:focus-within .testimonial-track { animation-play-state:paused; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .testimonial-track { animation:none; transform:none; } .testimonial-group[aria-hidden="true"] { display:none; } }
@media (max-width:760px) {
  .testimonial-heading { margin-bottom:18px; }
  .testimonial-track { animation-duration:64s; }
  .testimonial-group { gap:12px; padding-right:12px; }
  .testimonial-slide { flex-basis:min(84vw, 360px); width:min(84vw, 360px); max-width:calc(100vw - 40px); padding:18px; }
  .testimonial-chat-head { gap:11px; margin-bottom:12px; min-height:50px; }
  .testimonial-avatar-image,.testimonial-avatar { width:48px; height:48px; flex-basis:48px; }
  .testimonial-chat-meta { align-items:flex-start; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; }
  .testimonial-chat-body { font-size:14px; }
}


/* Final testimonial layout: introduction above the full-width moving track. */
.testimonials-wrap { display:block; }
.testimonial-heading { display:block; width:100%; max-width:780px; margin:0 0 28px; }
.testimonial-heading .testimonial-note { max-width:68ch; line-height:1.7; margin:0; }
.testimonial-marquee { display:block; width:100%; margin:0; }
.testimonial-track { animation-duration:34s; }
@media (max-width:760px) {
  .testimonial-heading { margin-bottom:22px; }
  .testimonial-track { animation-duration:30s; }
}

/* Testimonial inner padding: the slide stays padding:0 so the colour bar is full-bleed; content is inset instead. */
.testimonial-chat-head { padding:18px 24px 14px; margin:0; }
.testimonial-chat-body { padding:18px 24px 0; margin:0 0 16px; }
.testimonial-reactions { padding:0 24px; margin:0 0 16px; }
.testimonial-chat-channel { margin:0 24px 22px; }
@media (max-width:760px) {
  .testimonial-chat-head { padding:16px 18px 12px; }
  .testimonial-chat-body { padding:16px 18px 0; margin-bottom:14px; }
  .testimonial-reactions { padding:0 18px; margin-bottom:14px; }
  .testimonial-chat-channel { margin:0 18px 18px; }
}