/* ============================================================
   AI Workforce Platform (by MorphVector) — styles.css (v3 · light premium · HERO)
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --bg:      #FFFFFF;
  --ink:     #10173A;
  --royal:   #2B4BDB;
  --violet:  #7B2FBE;
  --sky:     #6D8FF2;
  --muted:   #5A6284;
  --line:    #E7EAF6;
  --tint:    #F4F6FE;
  --tint-v:  #F6F0FD;
  --navy:    #0E1638;

  --font-display: "Lora", Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    "Manrope", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;

  --container: 1160px;
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 80px -28px rgba(16, 23, 58, .28);
  --shadow-md: 0 18px 44px -20px rgba(16, 23, 58, .18);
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.container-narrow { max-width: 800px; }

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: var(--royal); color: #fff; padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 0; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }
.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  clip: rect(0 0 0 0); overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ---------- type ---------- */
h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 6vw, 4.6rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem); }
h1 em, h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(92deg, var(--violet), var(--royal));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: .06em .14em .1em;
}
.hero h1 em {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.22em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .08em .12em .14em;
  margin-top: .04em;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .26em;
  color: var(--royal);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sec-head { max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 54px; }
.sec-head--center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.sec-head p:not(.eyebrow) { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 16px; font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem;
  padding: 13px 24px; border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer; transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.btn:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--sky); outline-offset: 3px; }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: .88rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 32px; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.btn-primary {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(92deg, var(--violet), var(--royal));
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -12px rgba(84, 61, 219, .55);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -12px rgba(84, 61, 219, .7); }
.btn-outline { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--line); background: #fff; }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--royal); color: var(--royal); }
.btn-light { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); }
.btn-light:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 72px; gap: 20px; }
.brand {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
/* product-first lockup: product name primary, company secondary */
.brand-lock { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.04rem;
  color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.brand-by {
  font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; font-size: .66rem;
  letter-spacing: .03em; color: var(--muted);
}
.brand-by b { font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal); }
/* hero eyebrow: product + company attribution */
.eyebrow--product { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 9px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.eyebrow-by { color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .12em; font-weight: 600; }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 30px; }
.nav-links a {
  color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 600;
  transition: color .15s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a:focus-visible, .nav-links a.is-active { color: var(--ink); }
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; }

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero {
  padding: 96px 0 64px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(720px 420px at 85% -10%, rgba(123, 47, 190, .10), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(760px 460px at 8% 20%, rgba(43, 75, 219, .10), transparent 62%);
}
.hero-copy { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.hero .lead { margin: 26px auto 0; max-width: 640px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.16rem; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 36px; }
.hero-note { margin-top: 40px; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); }

.shot-frame {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.shot-frame img { width: 100%; }
.shot-frame figcaption {
  font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted);
  padding: 13px 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: #fff;
}

/* ---------- framework ---------- */
.section { padding: 82px 0; }
.framework {
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  background: var(--tint);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero-letters {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px;
  max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.hletter {
  text-decoration: none; text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 34px 18px 28px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.hletter:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--sky); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.hletter:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--sky); outline-offset: 3px; }
.hletter b {
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 auto;
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-style: italic;
  font-size: 2.6rem; line-height: 1; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal), var(--sky));
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -12px rgba(43, 75, 219, .55);
}
.hletter--o b {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), #9F5CF0);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -12px rgba(123, 47, 190, .55);
}
.hletter span { display: block; margin-top: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.hletter small { display: block; margin-top: 4px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .8rem; }
.hgist {
  display: block; margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-style: normal; font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--muted);
}
/* flow arrows between the four stages (desktop only) */
.hero-letters .hletter:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute; top: 62px; right: -9px; transform: translateX(50%);
  color: var(--sky); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .hero-letters .hletter:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; } }

/* ---------- journey ---------- */
.journey { padding-top: 46px; }
.jstep {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px; align-items: center;
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.jstep + .jstep { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.jstep--flip .j-copy { order: 2; }
.jstep--flip .j-visual { order: 1; }
.jstep--wide { display: block; }
.jstep--wide .j-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 44px; }

.j-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .22em; color: var(--royal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.j-kicker b {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: 0;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 14px;
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal), var(--sky));
}
.j-kicker--o { color: var(--violet); }
.j-kicker--o b { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), #9F5CF0); }
.j-copy p:not(.j-kicker), .j-head p:not(.j-kicker) { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 16px; font-size: 1.04rem; }
.j-head p em { color: var(--violet); font-weight: 700; }

.ticks { list-style: none; margin-top: 22px; display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.ticks li { padding-left: 32px; position: relative; color: var(--muted); font-size: .98rem; }
.ticks li::before {
  content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2px;
  width: 21px; height: 21px; border-radius: 7px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--royal));
}

/* mini product cards (H & E stages) */
.mini-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 24px;
  display: grid; gap: 13px;
}
.mini-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .2em; color: var(--muted);
  padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.chat-q, .chat-a { border-radius: 14px; padding: 13px 16px; font-size: .92rem; max-width: 92%; }
.chat-q { background: var(--tint); border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; }
.chat-a {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--royal), #3E63F0);
  color: #fff; margin-left: auto; border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
}
.mini-score { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding-top: 4px; }
.mini-score strong { display: block; font-size: .95rem; }
.mini-score small { color: var(--muted); font-size: .8rem; }
.ringlet {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: conic-gradient(var(--royal) 82%, var(--line) 0);
}
.ringlet::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 5px;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 50%;
}
.ringlet i {
  position: relative; font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.lesson {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--tint); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.lesson em { font-style: normal; font-size: .85rem; }
.lesson b { margin-left: auto; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .76rem; color: #12805C; }
.lesson.done em { color: #12805C; }
.lesson.active { background: #EAF0FE; outline: 2px solid var(--royal); }
.lesson.active .gate { color: var(--royal); }
.lesson.locked { opacity: .55; }
.lesson.cert { background: var(--tint-v); }
.lesson.cert em { color: var(--violet); }

/* real screenshot duos */
.shots-duo { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 26px; align-items: start; }
/* Outperform: keep all three cards on one aligned 900px column, equal height */
.o-scorecard { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto 26px; }
#j-outperform .shots-duo { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; align-items: stretch; }
#j-outperform .shots-duo > figure { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
#j-outperform .shots-duo > figure > .mock { flex: 1 1 auto; }
#j-outperform .mock-flags .mock-body { gap: 14px; }

/* Rehearse: equal-height duo (practice room + live session) */
#j-rehearse .shots-duo { align-items: stretch; }
#j-rehearse .shots-duo > figure { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
#j-rehearse .shots-duo > figure > .mock { flex: 1 1 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
#j-rehearse .mock-personas .mock-body,
#j-rehearse .mock-personas .pcard-grid { flex: 1 1 auto; }
#j-rehearse .mock-personas .pcard { align-content: space-between; }

/* ---------- managers ---------- */
.managers { background: var(--tint); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.manager-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .92fr 1.08fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.m-copy p:not(.eyebrow) { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 16px; font-size: 1.04rem; }
.m-copy .btn { margin-top: 28px; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.faq details { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; background: #fff; }
.faq summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary i {
  font-style: normal; color: var(--royal); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 400;
  transition: transform .2s ease; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq details[open] summary i { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq details p { padding: 0 24px 22px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .96rem; max-width: 94%; }
.faq summary:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--sky); outline-offset: -3px; border-radius: 16px; }

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.cta {
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 320px at 50% 0%, rgba(139, 61, 255, .35), transparent 62%),
    var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 110px 0;
}
.cta-inner { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; }
.cta-logo { margin: 0 auto 24px; }
.cta p { color: #AEB8DC; margin-top: 16px; }
.cta-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 36px; }
.cta-form input {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .97rem;
  padding: 15px 20px; border-radius: 999px; min-width: 280px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 163, 248, .3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); color: #fff;
}
.cta-form input::placeholder { color: #AEB8DC; }
.cta-form input:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--sky); outline-offset: 1px; }
.form-note { margin-top: 18px; color: #AEB8DC; font-size: .85rem; }
.form-note a { color: var(--sky); }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 60px 0 0; background: #fff; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; padding-bottom: 44px; }
.footer-tag { color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; margin-top: 16px; }
.foot-h {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .2em;
  color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-grid nav { display: grid; gap: 10px; align-content: start; }
.footer-grid nav a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: .92rem; }
.footer-grid nav a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.footer-base { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 22px; padding-bottom: 22px; }
.footer-base p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .8rem; }

/* ---------- reveal ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity .7s ease var(--d, 0s), transform .7s ease var(--d, 0s);
}
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .jstep, .jstep--flip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; }
  .jstep--flip .j-copy { order: 1; }
  .jstep--flip .j-visual { order: 2; }
  .shots-duo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .manager-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-letters { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .nav-links {
    position: absolute; top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: none; padding: 10px 24px 20px;
  }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-links a { padding: 12px 0; }
  .nav-toggle { display: grid; gap: 5px; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px; }
  .nav-toggle span { width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; }
  .hero { padding-top: 60px; }
  .section { padding: 76px 0; }
  .cta-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .cta-form input { min-width: 0; width: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .btn, .hletter { transition: none; }
  .gslide, .gstory { animation: none; }
  .gslide:nth-child(1), .gstory:nth-child(1) { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ---------- industry gallery (full-bleed image + floating card) ---------- */
.gallery {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 620px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 90px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--navy);
}
.gallery > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; }

/* full-bleed crossfade slideshow */
.gallery-stage { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.gslide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0; will-change: opacity, transform;
  animation: gSlide 25s linear infinite, gZoom 25s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.gslide b {
  position: absolute; right: 26px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 1;
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: .02em; text-shadow: 0 1px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
}
.gslide:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s, 0s; }
.gslide:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 5s, 5s; }
.gslide:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 10s, 10s; }
.gslide:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 15s, 15s; }
.gslide:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 20s, 20s; }
@keyframes gSlide { 0%, 100% { opacity: 0; } 2%, 18% { opacity: 1; } 20% { opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes gZoom { 0% { transform: scale(1.04); } 22%, 100% { transform: scale(1.12); } }
/* darken the left so the card pops, image stays vivid on the right */
.gallery-scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(14, 22, 56, .55), rgba(14, 22, 56, .18) 48%, transparent 78%);
}

/* text card floating over the image */
.gallery-card {
  max-width: 360px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(150%);
          backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(150%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 24px 24px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -24px rgba(8, 12, 34, .6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(6, 10, 32, .55);
}
.gallery-card .eyebrow { font-size: .66rem; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #b9c8ff; }
.gallery-card h2 { margin-top: 2px; font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.1vw, 1.7rem); color: #fff; }
.gallery-card h2 em {
  background: linear-gradient(92deg, #f3c9ff, #a7c4ff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
  text-shadow: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 9px rgba(6, 10, 32, .45));
}
.gallery-card .btn { margin-top: 20px; padding: 11px 20px; font-size: .88rem; }

/* image-specific story that crossfades in sync with the slides */
.gstory-wrap { position: relative; margin-top: 12px; min-height: 104px; }
.gstory {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: 0;
  color: #f3f5ff; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.55;
  opacity: 0; animation: gSlide 25s linear infinite;
}
.gstory:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.gstory:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 5s; }
.gstory:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 10s; }
.gstory:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 15s; }
.gstory:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 20s; }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  /* stack: image banner on top, card below (no over-crop of the photo) */
  .gallery { display: block; min-height: 0; padding: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #111C42, #0E1638); }
  .gallery-stage { position: relative; height: 210px; }
  .gallery-scrim { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 22, 56, .12), rgba(14, 22, 56, .5)); }
  .gallery > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-top: 26px; padding-bottom: 50px; }
  .gallery-card { max-width: 100%; padding: 28px 22px 32px; }
}

/* ---------- industries ---------- */
.ind-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.ind-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 26px 22px; background: #fff;
  transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.ind-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--sky); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.ind-ico {
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px;
  background: var(--tint); color: var(--royal); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ind-ico svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.ind-card:nth-child(even) .ind-ico { background: var(--tint-v); color: var(--violet); }
.ind-card strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.08rem; display: block; }
.ind-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .87rem; margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.55; }

@media (max-width: 980px) { .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- industries page ---------- */
.page-hero {
  padding: 90px 0 60px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(680px 400px at 88% -10%, rgba(123, 47, 190, .10), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(700px 440px at 6% 30%, rgba(43, 75, 219, .10), transparent 62%);
}
.page-hero h1 { max-width: 720px; }
.page-hero .lead { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.12rem; max-width: 660px; margin-top: 22px; }
.stage-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--muted); background: #fff;
}
.stage-chip--full {
  color: #fff; border-color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(92deg, var(--violet), var(--royal));
}
.ind-card .stage-chip { position: absolute; top: 22px; right: 20px; }
.ind-card { position: relative; }
.ind-card small { display: block; margin-top: 12px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .68rem; color: var(--royal); letter-spacing: .04em; }
.cat-cta {
  margin-top: 70px; text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 56px 28px;
  background: var(--tint);
}
.cat-cta p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 560px; margin: 12px auto 28px; }
.ind-more { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---------- industries explorer ---------- */
.explorer { padding-top: 24px; }
.explorer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 44px; align-items: start;
}
.exp-filters { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; color: var(--muted);
  transition: all .15s ease;
}
.filter-btn:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--sky); }
.filter-btn:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--sky); outline-offset: 2px; }
.filter-btn.is-on {
  color: #fff; border-color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(92deg, var(--violet), var(--royal));
}
.exp-chips { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.exp-chip {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-body); cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px;
  background: #fff; padding: 13px 14px;
  transition: border-color .15s ease, background .15s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.exp-chip:hover { border-color: var(--sky); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.exp-chip:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--sky); outline-offset: 2px; }
.exp-chip.is-on { border-color: var(--royal); background: var(--tint); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--royal); }
.ec-ico { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 22px; height: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--royal); }
.ec-ico svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.exp-chip.is-on .ec-ico { color: var(--violet); }
.ec-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--ink); flex: 1; line-height: 1.3; }
.ec-tag { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--muted); white-space: nowrap; }
.exp-chip.is-on .ec-tag { color: var(--royal); }

.exp-right { position: sticky; top: 96px; }
.persona-panel {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 26px;
  display: grid; gap: 16px;
}
.pp-swap { animation: ppIn .35s ease; }
@keyframes ppIn { from { opacity: .35; transform: translateY(8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.pp-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; }
.pp-top .mini-label { border: 0; padding: 0; }
.pp-id { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.pp-avatar {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem;
  background: var(--violet);
}
.pp-id strong { font-size: 1.12rem; display: block; line-height: 1.25; }
.pp-id code { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .74rem; color: var(--royal); }
.pp-diff {
  margin-left: auto; flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.pp-diff--hard { background: #FBF0D9; color: #8A5A00; }
.pp-diff--medium { background: #E7ECFB; color: var(--royal); }
.pp-diff--moderate { background: #DFF3E9; color: #0E7C52; }
.pp-diff--easy { background: #DFF3E9; color: #0E7C52; }
.pp-story {
  font-style: italic; color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem;
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px;
}
.pp-quote { background: var(--tint); border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; }
.pp-quote-label { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .18em; color: var(--muted); display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.pp-quote p { font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; min-height: 2.6em; }
.pp-check {
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: #8A2C0D;
  background: #FDEEE7; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px 14px;
}
.pp-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; padding-top: 4px; }
.pp-channel { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); }
.pp-note { margin-top: 16px; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); text-align: center; }
.cat-cta-wrap { padding-top: 0; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .explorer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .exp-right { position: static; }
  .exp-chips { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .exp-chips { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pp-foot { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Product mockups — original UI (replaces raster screenshots)
   ============================================================ */
.mock { font-family: var(--font-body); background: #fff; color: var(--ink); width: 100%; }
.mock-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--navy), #1B2A6B);
  color: #fff;
}
.mock-bar .mock-logo { width: 24px; height: auto; flex-shrink: 0; }
.mock-bar strong { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.mock-bar strong em { font-style: normal; color: var(--sky); }
.mock-bar small {
  margin-left: auto; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .16em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.mock-body { padding: 20px; }
.mk-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .6rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .18em; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --- scorecard (hero) --- */
.ms-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .82fr 1.18fr; gap: 16px; align-items: stretch; }
.ms-score {
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px 18px; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #22337D, var(--navy));
  display: grid; align-content: start; gap: 11px;
}
.ms-cap { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .18em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.ms-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 3.1rem; line-height: .88; }
.ms-num span { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin-left: 5px; }
.ms-grade {
  justify-self: start; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .05em;
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(92deg, var(--violet), var(--royal));
}
.ms-grade--c { background: linear-gradient(92deg, #E8944A, #C4681B); }
.ms-meta { display: flex; gap: 24px; margin-top: 6px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); padding-top: 12px; }
.ms-meta small { display: block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .54rem; letter-spacing: .14em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.ms-meta b { font-size: .9rem; }
.ms-dims { display: grid; align-content: start; gap: 12px; }
.ms-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.ms-badge {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 9px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 800; font-size: .82rem;
}
.ms-badge--lo { background: #FCE9EC; color: #C6324A; }
.ms-badge--mid { background: #FBF1DA; color: #8A5A00; }
.ms-badge--hi { background: #E4ECFB; color: var(--royal); }
.ms-rowmain { flex: 1; display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.ms-rowmain b { font-size: .84rem; }
.ms-track { height: 6px; border-radius: 4px; background: var(--line); overflow: hidden; }
.ms-track i { display: block; height: 100%; border-radius: 4px; background: linear-gradient(92deg, var(--royal), var(--sky)); }
.ms-row em { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .62rem; color: var(--muted); font-style: normal; }

/* --- persona picker (rehearse) --- */
.mock-personas .mock-body { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.mk-head strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; display: block; }
.mk-head p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .8rem; margin-top: 3px; }
.pcard-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.pcard { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px; display: grid; gap: 9px; align-content: start; }
.pcard-top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.pcard-av { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: .74rem; }
.pcard-top b { font-size: .84rem; line-height: 1.2; display: block; }
.pcard-top code { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .6rem; color: var(--royal); }
.pcard p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .75rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.pcard-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; }
.pill { font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 800; padding: 3px 11px; border-radius: 999px; }
.pill--hard { background: #FBF0D9; color: #8A5A00; }
.pill--medium { background: #E7ECFB; color: var(--royal); }
.pcall { font-size: .66rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(92deg, var(--violet), var(--royal)); padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: 999px; }

/* --- live call (rehearse) --- */
.mock-live .mock-body { display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 14px; padding: 32px 20px; }
.live-persona { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .86rem; }
.live-persona i { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: .62rem; font-style: normal; background: #16A06A; }
.live-mic {
  width: 92px; height: 92px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--royal), var(--violet));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(43,75,219,.12); animation: micpulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.live-mic span { font-size: 1.7rem; line-height: 1; }
.live-mic small { display: block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .5rem; letter-spacing: .18em; margin-top: 3px; }
@keyframes micpulse { 0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(43,75,219,.12); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 17px rgba(43,75,219,.04); } }
.live-timer { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 2rem; letter-spacing: .05em; }
.live-timer + .mk-label { margin-top: -10px; }
.live-hang { font-weight: 800; font-size: .8rem; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(92deg, #E23D57, #C6324A); padding: 11px 24px; border-radius: 999px; }
.live-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .56rem; letter-spacing: .14em; color: #0E7C52; }
.live-badge::before { content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #16A06A; }

/* --- IDEA audit (outperform) --- */
.mock-idea .mock-body { display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.idea-row { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 14px; display: grid; gap: 9px; }
.idea-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.idea-top b { font-size: .84rem; }
.idea-top em { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-style: normal; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal); }
.idea-track { height: 6px; border-radius: 4px; background: var(--line); overflow: hidden; }
.idea-track i { display: block; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(92deg, var(--royal), var(--sky)); }

/* --- red flags (outperform) --- */
.mock-flags .mock-body { display: grid; gap: 9px; }
.flag { display: flex; gap: 11px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 11px 13px; border-radius: 11px; background: #FDECEF; }
.flag > i { color: #C6324A; font-style: normal; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.5; flex-shrink: 0; }
.flag div { display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.flag b { font-size: .78rem; color: #8A2233; font-weight: 700; }
.flag q { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .68rem; color: #A24455; font-style: normal; quotes: "“" "”"; }
.flag-note { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .7rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #96556A; }

/* --- admin analytics (managers) --- */
.mock-admin .mock-body { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.adm-panel { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; padding: 15px 16px; display: grid; gap: 10px; align-content: start; }
.adm-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.adm-row .k { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--muted); }
.adm-panel--grade .k { width: 16px; font-family: var(--font-mono); text-align: center; color: var(--ink); }
.adm-panel--viol .k { width: 108px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .04em; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
.adm-track { flex: 1; height: 8px; border-radius: 5px; background: var(--line); overflow: hidden; }
.adm-track i { display: block; height: 100%; border-radius: 5px; background: linear-gradient(92deg, var(--royal), var(--sky)); }
.adm-track.bad i { background: linear-gradient(92deg, #E23D57, #C6324A); }
.adm-row b { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .72rem; width: 22px; text-align: right; }

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .ms-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mock-admin .mock-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pcard-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .adm-panel--viol .k { width: 96px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   About page
   ============================================================ */
.about-hero { padding-bottom: 44px; }
.about-hero h1 { max-width: 900px; }
.about-hero .lead { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.16rem; max-width: 660px; margin-top: 22px; }

/* Tighter vertical rhythm on the About page only (higher specificity than .section) */
.page-about .section { padding: 54px 0; }

/* etymology cards */
.etym { display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 42px; }
.etym-word {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: 20px 26px; min-width: 208px;
  transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease;
}
/* brand accent strip along the top of each word card */
.etym-word::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 4px;
  background: var(--accent, var(--royal));
}
.etym-word--morph { --accent: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), #9F5CF0); }
.etym-word--vector { --accent: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--royal), var(--sky)); }
.etym-word:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.etym-word b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.etym-word code { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .76rem; color: var(--royal); display: block; margin: 3px 0 8px; }
.etym-word--morph code { color: var(--violet); }
.etym-word span { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; }

/* + and = operators as soft round chips */
.etym-op {
  align-self: center; flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--royal); background: var(--tint); border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.etym-op--eq { color: var(--violet); }

/* the resolved brand name — gradient chip that pays off the equation */
.etym-result {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px 30px; border-radius: 18px; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--royal));
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px -20px rgba(43, 40, 130, .7);
  transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease;
}
.etym-result:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 26px 54px -18px rgba(43, 40, 130, .8); }
.etym-result b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.etym-result span { margin-top: 5px; font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88); }

/* our story */
.story-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.story-copy p:not(.eyebrow) { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 16px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.story-copy strong { color: var(--ink); }
.story-loop {
  list-style: none; display: grid;
  background: var(--tint); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 8px 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.story-loop li { position: relative; padding: 19px 0 19px 30px; }
.story-loop li + li { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.story-loop .sl-dot {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 23px; width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--royal)); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(43, 75, 219, .12);
}
.story-loop b { display: block; font-size: 1rem; }
.story-loop small { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: .86rem; margin-top: 2px; }

/* mission & vision */
.mv-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 26px; }
.mv-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; padding: 36px 34px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.mv-ico { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 15px; background: var(--tint); color: var(--royal); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.mv-ico svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.mv-ico--v { background: var(--tint-v); color: var(--violet); }
.mv-card h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.mv-card p { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 12px; font-size: 1.02rem; }

/* leadership — dark liquid-glass over a blurred, darkened team photo */
.about-team { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; background: var(--navy); }
.about-team::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: url('../assets/about/team.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  filter: blur(46px) brightness(.5) saturate(120%); transform: scale(1.18);
}
.about-team::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 22, 56, .55), rgba(14, 22, 56, .72));
}
.about-team > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* section heading on the dark backdrop */
.about-team .eyebrow { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); }
.about-team .sec-head h2 { color: #fff; }
.about-team .sec-head h2 em { background: linear-gradient(92deg, #D9B8FF, var(--sky)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent; }
.about-team .sec-head p:not(.eyebrow) { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82); }

.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 26px; }
/* liquid glass card */
.leader {
  border-radius: 22px; padding: 30px 30px 28px; color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(135% 100% at 100% 0%, rgba(123, 47, 190, .48), rgba(43, 75, 219, .22) 46%, transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .16), rgba(255, 255, 255, .05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .30);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 64px -26px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(150%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(150%);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.leader:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(135% 100% at 100% 0%, rgba(123, 47, 190, .58), rgba(43, 75, 219, .28) 46%, transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .2), rgba(255, 255, 255, .07));
  box-shadow: 0 38px 74px -24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
}
/* second founder card leans blue so the pair feels balanced */
.leader:nth-child(2) {
  background:
    radial-gradient(135% 100% at 100% 0%, rgba(43, 75, 219, .48), rgba(109, 143, 242, .22) 46%, transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .16), rgba(255, 255, 255, .05));
}
.leader:nth-child(2):hover {
  background:
    radial-gradient(135% 100% at 100% 0%, rgba(43, 75, 219, .58), rgba(109, 143, 242, .28) 46%, transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .2), rgba(255, 255, 255, .07));
}
/* header row: photo on the left, identity on the right */
.leader-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.leader-id { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; min-width: 0; }
/* larger circular headshot */
.leader-photo {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 150px; height: 150px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal), var(--sky));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6), inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
}
.leader-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; display: block; }
.leader-photo.is-empty img { display: none; }
/* LinkedIn chip */
.leader-li {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 8px; color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
  transition: transform .2s ease, color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.leader-li svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.leader-li:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; background: #0A66C2; border-color: #0A66C2; }
.leader-id .leader-li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.leader-name { display: block; margin-top: 0; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: #fff; line-height: 1.15; }
.leader-role { display: block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .14em; color: #C7D0FF; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 6px; }
.leader p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .84); font-size: .98rem; margin-top: 16px; }
.leader-creds { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 20px; }
.leader-creds li { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .68rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .22); border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 12px; }

/* CTA em + ghost button on dark */
.cta h2 em { background: linear-gradient(92deg, #C9A6F0, var(--sky)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.btn-outline.cta-ghost { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4); background: transparent; }
.btn-outline.cta-ghost:hover { border-color: #fff; color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }

/* about responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; }
  .mv-grid, .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-team .leader-head { gap: 18px; }
  .about-team .leader-photo { width: 116px; height: 116px; }
  .about-team .leader-name { font-size: 1.35rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .etym { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 10px; }
  .etym-word, .etym-result { min-width: 0; width: 100%; padding: 16px 20px; }
  .etym-op { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

/* our journey — timeline */
.timeline { list-style: none; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }
.timeline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 15px; top: 10px; bottom: 12px; width: 2px; background: var(--line); }
.tl-item { position: relative; padding: 0 0 36px 52px; }
.tl-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.tl-dot { position: absolute; left: 6px; top: 4px; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; border: 3px solid var(--royal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(43, 75, 219, .10); }
.tl-item--now .tl-dot { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--royal)); border-color: transparent; }
.tl-tag { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .66rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; color: var(--royal); }
.tl-body h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-top: 6px; }
.tl-body p { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; font-size: 1rem; }

/* life at morphvector — culture */
.about-culture { background: var(--tint); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.culture-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.culture-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem); line-height: 1.14; }
.culture-copy p:not(.eyebrow) { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 16px; font-size: 1.02rem; max-width: 460px; }
.culture-copy .ticks { margin-top: 24px; }
.culture-copy .btn { margin-top: 28px; }

/* Statement: full-bleed team photo with an iOS-style liquid-glass card floating on top */
.about-statement { padding: 10px 0 6px; }
.statement-stage {
  position: relative; width: 100vw; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.statement-bg {
  display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
}
/* readability wash — deepens toward the card side so white text stays legible */
.statement-stage::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(14, 22, 56, .04) 0%, rgba(14, 22, 56, .10) 42%, rgba(14, 22, 56, .50) 100%);
}
.statement-overlay {
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(100% - 48px, var(--container)); z-index: 2;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end;
}
.statement-glass {
  width: min(440px, 100%); padding: clamp(28px, 3vw, 46px);
  border-radius: 26px; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .20), rgba(255, 255, 255, .06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -18px rgba(9, 14, 40, .55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(150%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(150%);
}
.statement-glass .eyebrow { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82); }
.statement-glass h2 {
  margin-top: 12px; color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.7rem); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.015em;
}
/* the global h1/h2 em is gradient-filled transparent text — force it solid on glass */
.statement-glass h2 em {
  background: none; -webkit-text-fill-color: #F0E8FF; color: #F0E8FF; padding: 0;
}
.statement-glass p:not(.eyebrow) {
  margin-top: 18px; font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .93);
}
.statement-glass strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 800; }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .statement-bg { height: 600px; }
  .statement-overlay { align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center; padding-bottom: 22px; }
  .statement-glass { width: 100%; }
}

/* Culture section is text-only now — center it as a single clean column */
.culture-grid--solo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 680px; margin-inline: auto; }
.culture-grid--solo .culture-copy p:not(.eyebrow) { max-width: none; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .culture-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
}