*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:'Figtree',sans-serif;font-weight:400;background:#fff;color:#0A0A0A;overflow-x:hidden}

:root{
  --black:#000000;
  --near-black:#0C0C0C;
  --ink:#0A0A0A;
  --char:#1A1A1A;
  --char-2:#3D3D3D;
  --char-3:#6B6B6B;
  --char-4:#9C9C9C;
  --paper:#FFFFFF;
  --paper-2:#F4F4F5;
  --paper-3:#E8E8EA;
  --rule:rgba(10,10,10,0.10);
  --rule-2:rgba(10,10,10,0.16);
  --rule-3:rgba(10,10,10,0.24);
  --d-rule:rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  --d-rule-2:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  --silver:#B9B8B8;
  --silver-dim:#7A7A7A;
  --silver-lt:#D4D4D4;
  --bone:#F5F3EE;
  --bone-2:#B8B5AD;
  --font-display:'Instrument Sans',sans-serif;
  --font-body:'Figtree',sans-serif;
  --r:6px;--r-lg:10px;--r-xl:16px;
  --maxw:1400px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar{width:3px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:#fff}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:#ccc;border-radius:2px}

img{display:block;max-width:100%}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn-primary{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.01em;
  padding:12px 24px;border:none;border-radius:var(--r);cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;
  transition:background .15s,transform .12s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-primary:hover{background:#000;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-outline{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
  background:transparent;color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:13px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.01em;
  padding:11px 24px;border:1px solid var(--rule-3);border-radius:var(--r);cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;
  transition:border-color .15s,background .15s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-outline:hover{border-color:var(--ink);background:var(--paper-2)}
/* on dark backgrounds */
.btn-invert{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
  background:#fff;color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.01em;
  padding:12px 24px;border:none;border-radius:var(--r);cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;
  transition:background .15s,transform .12s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-invert:hover{background:#e8e8e8;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-outline-d{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
  background:transparent;color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:13px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.01em;
  padding:11px 24px;border:1px solid var(--d-rule-2);border-radius:var(--r);cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;
  transition:border-color .15s,background .15s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-outline-d:hover{border-color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05)}

/* TOP UTILITY STRIP (dark) */
.topbar{
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--char-4);height:36px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.topbar-inner{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;height:100%;padding:0 44px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
}
.topbar-regions{display:flex;gap:24px}
.topbar-regions a{
  color:var(--char-4);text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;
  position:relative;padding:4px 0;transition:color .15s;
}
.topbar-regions a:hover,.topbar-regions a.active{color:#fff}
.topbar-regions a.active::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-2px;
  height:1px;background:var(--silver);
}
.topbar-right{display:flex;gap:22px}
.topbar-right a{color:var(--char-4);text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;transition:color .15s}
.topbar-right a:hover{color:#fff}

/* MAIN NAV — black */
nav.main-nav{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;height:74px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:0 44px;
  background:rgba(10,10,10,0.94);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--d-rule);
}
.nav-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer}
.nav-logo img{height:22px;width:auto;display:block}

/* ── ANCHOR RESET for converted nav/footer links ────────────── */
a.nav-trigger,a.nav-dd-item,.nav-center a,.mobile-nav-links a,
.footer-col a,.footer-legal a,.breadcrumb a,.nav-login,
.topbar-regions a{text-decoration:none}
a.nav-trigger{color:var(--char-4)}
a.nav-trigger:visited{color:var(--char-4)}
a.nav-trigger:hover{color:#fff}
a.nav-dd-item:visited{color:inherit}
a.nav-dd-item{color:inherit}
.footer-col a:visited,.footer-legal a:visited{color:inherit}


.nav-center{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px}
.nav-item{position:relative}
.nav-trigger{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:13px;font-weight:500;color:var(--char-4);
  background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:var(--r);
  transition:color .15s,background .15s;letter-spacing:0.01em;
}
.nav-trigger:hover{color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06)}
.nav-trigger.active-page{color:#fff}
.nav-trigger svg{width:11px;height:11px;transition:transform .2s;opacity:.5}
.nav-item:hover .nav-trigger svg{transform:rotate(180deg);opacity:1}

/* Live dot — signals firm is actively publishing */
.live-dot{
  display:inline-block;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;
  background:#ff3b3b;margin-right:8px;flex-shrink:0;
  position:relative;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,59,59,0.6);
  animation:livepulse 1.8s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes livepulse{
  0%   {box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,59,59,0.55)}
  70%  {box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(255,59,59,0)}
  100% {box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,59,59,0)}
}

.nav-dropdown{
  position:absolute;top:100%;left:50%;
  background:#0F0F0F;border:1px solid var(--d-rule-2);border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:8px;min-width:280px;margin-top:8px;
  opacity:0;pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .15s,transform .15s;
  transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
/* Invisible hover bridge so cursor can travel from trigger to menu without losing :hover */
.nav-dropdown::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-12px;height:12px;
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown,
.nav-item:focus-within .nav-dropdown{opacity:1;pointer-events:all;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}
.nav-dd-item{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:0;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:var(--r-lg);cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .15s;
}
.nav-dd-item:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05)}
.nav-dd-text{flex:1;min-width:0}
.nav-dd-title{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;margin-bottom:3px;letter-spacing:-0.005em}
.nav-dd-sub{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--char-4);font-weight:400;line-height:1.5}

.nav-right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.nav-login{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:13px;font-weight:500;color:var(--char-4);
  background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:var(--r);
  transition:color .15s;
}
.nav-login:hover{color:#fff}
.nav-mobile-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:none;color:#fff;font-size:22px;cursor:pointer}

/* Nav inquiry button — silver/white on black */
nav.main-nav .btn-primary{background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
nav.main-nav .btn-primary:hover{background:#e8e8e8}

/* HERO (LIGHT, OPEN) */
.hero{
  background:#fff;color:var(--ink);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.hero-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr;
  min-height:680px;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;
}
.hero::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(10,10,10,.025) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,10,10,.025) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:72px 72px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 30% 50%,black 30%,transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 30% 50%,black 30%,transparent 100%);
  pointer-events:none;opacity:0.65;
}
.hero-left{
  padding:104px 56px 104px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
}
.hero-chip{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;align-self:flex-start;
  padding:6px 14px;border:1px solid var(--rule-3);border-radius:999px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.06em;
  color:var(--char-2);margin-bottom:32px;background:var(--paper-2);
}
.hero-chip-dot{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(10,10,10,0.08)}
.hero-h1{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(40px,5.4vw,72px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-0.03em;
  color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:28px;
}
.hero-h1 .silver{color:var(--silver-dim);font-weight:600;font-style:italic}
.hero-h1 .dim{color:var(--char-3)}
.hero-sub{
  font-size:16.5px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.7;color:var(--char-2);
  max-width:540px;margin-bottom:36px;
}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}

.hero-right{
  display:grid;grid-template-rows:repeat(4,1fr);
  border-left:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.hstat{
  padding:32px 48px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
}
.hstat:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.hstat-num{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:34px;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:-0.02em;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.05;margin-bottom:8px;
}
.hstat-num em{font-style:italic;color:var(--silver-dim);font-weight:500}
.hstat-label{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--char-3);
}

/* Open hero — single-column centered layout */
.hero-open{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;
  padding:120px 56px 128px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  min-height:560px;
  justify-content:center;
}
.hero-open .hero-h1{max-width:18ch}
.hero-open .hero-sub{max-width:60ch}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero-open{padding:80px 28px 88px;min-height:0}
}

/* ============================================================ */
/* FULL-BLEED EDITORIAL HERO                                      */
/* ============================================================ */
.hero-fs{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;height:min(92vh,780px);
  min-height:560px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-fs-slide{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity 1s ease, visibility 0s linear 1s;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-fs-slide.active{
  opacity:1;visibility:visible;
  transition:opacity 1s ease, visibility 0s linear 0s;
  pointer-events:auto;
}
.hfs-bg{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  transition:transform 8s ease;
}
.hero-fs-slide.active .hfs-bg{transform:scale(1.03)}
.hero-fs-slide:not(.active) .hfs-bg{transform:scale(1)}
.hfs-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.82) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.5)  40%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 70%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.10) 100%
  );
}
.hfs-motif{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;
  pointer-events:none;
}
/* Content — anchored lower-left, Blackstone style */
.hfs-content{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:96px;left:56px;right:50%;
  z-index:5;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;
}
.hfs-eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);margin-bottom:20px;
}
.hfs-h1{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,68px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-0.025em;
  color:#fff;margin-bottom:22px;
}
.hfs-accent{color:var(--silver-lt);font-style:italic;font-weight:600}
.hfs-sub{
  font-size:15px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.7;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);max-width:54ch;margin-bottom:28px;
}
.hfs-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hfs-btn-ghost{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
  background:transparent;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:13px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.01em;
  padding:11px 24px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);border-radius:var(--r);
  cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;
  transition:border-color .15s,background .15s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.hfs-btn-ghost:hover{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07)}

/* Controls */
.hfs-controls{
  position:absolute;right:56px;bottom:48px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;z-index:10;
}
.hfs-arrow{
  width:36px;height:36px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);color:#fff;cursor:pointer;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  transition:border-color .15s,background .15s;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.hfs-arrow:hover{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14)}
.hfs-arrow svg{width:13px;height:13px}
.hfs-dots{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.hfs-dot{
  width:20px;height:2px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border:0;padding:0;cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s,width .3s;
}
.hfs-dot.active{background:#fff;width:32px}
.hfs-counter{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-left:4px;
}
.hfs-counter strong{color:#fff;font-weight:600}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero-fs{height:min(85vh,620px);min-height:480px}
  .hfs-content{left:28px;right:28px;bottom:88px}
  .hfs-h1{font-size:clamp(32px,7.5vw,48px)}
  .hfs-controls{right:28px;bottom:40px}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .hfs-content{left:22px;right:22px;bottom:80px}
  .hfs-h1{font-size:clamp(30px,8.5vw,42px)}
}

/* MARQUEE */
.marquee{
  background:var(--paper-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.marquee-track{
  display:flex;gap:48px;padding:18px 0;white-space:nowrap;
  animation:scroll 50s linear infinite;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--silver-dim);
}
.mitem{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:48px}
.mdot{width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--silver);flex-shrink:0}
@keyframes scroll{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* SECTION SCAFFOLDING */
.pad{padding:104px 56px}
.pad-inner{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto}
.slabel{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--silver-dim);margin-bottom:18px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
}
.slabel::before{content:'';width:24px;height:1px;background:var(--silver)}
.sh2{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,52px);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-0.025em;
  color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:20px;
}
.sh2 .muted{color:var(--char-3)}
.sh2 .silver{color:var(--silver-dim);font-style:italic;font-weight:600}
.ssub{
  font-size:15.5px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;color:var(--char-2);
  max-width:680px;margin-bottom:48px;
}
/* dark variants */
.pad.dark{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--d-rule);border-bottom:1px solid var(--d-rule)}
.pad.dark .sh2{color:#fff}
.pad.dark .ssub{color:var(--char-4)}
.pad.dark .slabel{color:var(--silver)}
.pad.warm{background:var(--paper-2);border-top:1px solid var(--rule);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}

/* INTRO BAND ("what we do") */
.intro-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.5fr;gap:96px;
  align-items:start;
}
.intro-grid h2{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,42px);font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:-0.025em;line-height:1.05;color:var(--ink);
}
.intro-copy p{font-size:16px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.8;color:var(--char-2)}
.intro-copy p+p{margin-top:20px}
.intro-copy strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}

/* PRODUCT/PILLAR GRID — three pillars */
.product-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;
  background:var(--rule);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;
}
.product-card{
  background:#fff;padding:40px 32px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s;min-height:440px;
}
.product-card:hover{background:var(--paper-2)}
.pc-icon{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:0.14em;color:var(--silver-dim);margin-bottom:24px;
}
.pc-label{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--char-4);margin-bottom:10px;
}
.pc-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:26px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:14px;
}
.pc-desc{
  font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.7;color:var(--char-2);
  margin-bottom:24px;flex:1;
}
.pc-who{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);
  padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
}
.pc-who::after{content:'→';font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;transition:transform .2s}
.product-card:hover .pc-who::after{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* THESIS BLOCK (dark) */
.thesis-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr;gap:80px;
  align-items:start;
}
.thesis-quote{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,32px);line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-0.015em;
  color:#fff;
}
.thesis-quote .silver{color:var(--silver);font-style:italic;font-weight:400}
.thesis-body p{font-size:15.5px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.85;color:var(--char-4)}
.thesis-body p+p{margin-top:18px}
.thesis-body strong{color:#fff;font-weight:500}

/* PARTNERSHIP — three commitments (dark) */
.partnership-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;
  background:var(--d-rule);
  border:1px solid var(--d-rule);border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;
  margin-top:64px;
}
.commitment{
  background:var(--ink);padding:48px 36px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;
  transition:background .25s;
}
.commitment:hover{background:#171717}
.commitment-num{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.06em;color:var(--silver);
}
.commitment-h{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:24px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  color:#fff;
}
.commitment-p{font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;color:var(--char-4)}

/* WHO WE SERVE */
.serve-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:80px;
  align-items:center;
}
.serve-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin-top:8px}
.serve-list li{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:18px;
  padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.serve-list li:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.serve-num{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;
  color:var(--silver-dim);min-width:32px;padding-top:3px;
}
.serve-text strong{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);
  display:block;margin-bottom:4px;letter-spacing:-0.01em;
}
.serve-text span{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.7;color:var(--char-2)}
.serve-visual{
  background:var(--paper-3);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  aspect-ratio:4/5;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.serve-visual svg{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%}

/* INSIGHTS */
.insights-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;
  background:var(--rule);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;
}
.insight-card{
  background:#fff;padding:32px 28px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s;min-height:300px;
}
.insight-card:hover{background:var(--paper-2)}
.insight-meta{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.insight-meta .date{color:var(--char-4)}
.insight-meta .tag{color:var(--silver-dim)}
.insight-h{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:19px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--ink);flex:1;
}
.insight-body{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.7;color:var(--char-2)}
.insight-cta{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
}
.insight-cta::after{content:'→';transition:transform .2s}
.insight-card:hover .insight-cta::after{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* Kaistone Business Media preview cards — dark variant for the homepage band */
.media-preview-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;
  background:var(--d-rule);
  border:1px solid var(--d-rule);border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;
  margin-top:40px;
}
.media-preview-card{
  background:var(--ink);padding:32px 28px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s;min-height:280px;
}
.media-preview-card:hover{background:#171717}
.mp-meta{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.mp-meta .mp-date{color:var(--char-4)}
.mp-meta .mp-tag{color:var(--silver)}
.mp-h{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:19px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:#fff;
}
.mp-body{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.7;color:var(--char-4);flex:1}
.mp-cta{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
}
.mp-cta::after{content:'→';transition:transform .2s}
.media-preview-card:hover .mp-cta::after{transform:translateX(4px)}
@media (max-width:980px){.media-preview-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ── YOUTUBE EMBED — responsive 16:9 ─────────────────────────── */
.yt-wrap{
  position:relative;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;
  background:#000;overflow:hidden;
}
.yt-wrap iframe{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;
  border:0;display:block;
}
/* Custom thumbnail overlay — shown before user clicks play */
.yt-thumb{
  position:absolute;inset:0;cursor:pointer;
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  transition:opacity .3s;
  z-index:2;
}
.yt-thumb.hidden{opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.yt-play-btn{
  position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(10,10,10,0.75);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  transition:background .2s,transform .2s;backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.yt-thumb:hover .yt-play-btn{background:rgba(10,10,10,0.92);transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.06)}
.yt-play-btn svg{width:22px;height:22px;margin-left:3px}
.yt-thumb-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%,transparent 50%);
}

/* ── VIDEO / EPISODE GRID — media page ───────────────────────── */
.episode-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;
  background:var(--rule);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;
  margin-top:48px;
}
.episode-card{
  background:#fff;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s;
}
.episode-card:hover{background:var(--paper-2)}
.ep-thumb{
  position:relative;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;
  background:#0a0a0a;overflow:hidden;flex-shrink:0;
}
.ep-thumb iframe{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;display:block;
}
.ep-thumb .yt-thumb{border-radius:0}
.ep-thumb .yt-play-btn{
  width:52px;height:52px;
}
.ep-thumb .yt-play-btn svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.ep-body{
  padding:22px 24px 20px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;flex:1;
}
.ep-top{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.ep-num{color:var(--silver-dim)}
.ep-tag{color:var(--char-4)}
.ep-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:17px;font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--ink);flex:1;
}
.ep-guest{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  margin-top:auto;
}
.ep-guest-avatar{
  width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;
  background:var(--paper-3);border:1px solid var(--rule-2);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:var(--char-3);
}
.ep-guest-name{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-0.005em;margin-bottom:1px}
.ep-guest-title{font-size:11px;font-weight:300;color:var(--char-3);line-height:1.4}
.ep-date{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:0.08em;color:var(--char-4);text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* Platform badges row */
.podcast-platforms{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:6px;
}
.platform-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--char-2);text-decoration:none;
  padding:7px 14px;border:1px solid var(--rule-2);border-radius:999px;
  background:#fff;transition:border-color .15s,background .15s;
}
.platform-badge:hover{border-color:var(--ink);background:var(--paper-2)}
.platform-badge svg{width:14px;height:14px;flex-shrink:0}

/* Load more row */
.ep-load-more{
  grid-column:1/-1;
  background:#fff;padding:24px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--char-3);
  cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s,color .2s;gap:8px;
}
.ep-load-more:hover{background:var(--paper-2);color:var(--ink)}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .episode-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ep-load-more{grid-column:1}
}

/* ── HOMEPAGE MEDIA — Featured + Grid layout ──────────────────── */
.media-featured-layout{margin-top:40px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1px;background:var(--d-rule);border:1px solid var(--d-rule);border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden}

/* Hero card */
.mp-hero-card{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  cursor:default;transition:background .25s;
  background:var(--ink);min-height:340px;
}
.mp-hero-card:hover{background:#131313}
.mp-hero-left{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  min-height:340px;
  aspect-ratio:16/9;
}
.mp-hero-img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  transition:transform .7s ease;
}
.mp-hero-card:hover .mp-hero-img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.mp-hero-img-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0) 50%, var(--ink) 100%),
             linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.mp-hero-card:hover .mp-hero-img-overlay{background:linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0) 50%, #131313 100%),linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%, transparent 60%)}
.mp-hero-right{
  padding:48px 48px 40px 36px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;
}
.mp-hero-top{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px}
.mp-hero-meta{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.mp-hero-meta .mp-date{color:var(--char-4)}
.mp-hero-meta .mp-tag{
  color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);border:1px solid var(--d-rule-2);
  padding:3px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.12em;
}
.mp-hero-h{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-0.02em;color:#fff;
}
.mp-hero-pull{
  border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  padding-left:18px;
  font-size:14.5px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);font-style:italic;
}
.mp-hero-guest{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--d-rule);
}
.mp-hero-guest-avatar{
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);border:1px solid var(--d-rule-2);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--silver);
}
.mp-hero-guest-info{}
.mp-hero-guest-name{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-0.005em;margin-bottom:2px;
}
.mp-hero-guest-title{font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:var(--char-4);line-height:1.4}
.mp-hero-bottom{}
.mp-hero-cta{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
}
.mp-hero-cta::after{content:'→';transition:transform .2s;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:14px;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0}
.mp-hero-card:hover .mp-hero-cta::after{transform:translateX(5px)}

/* Sub grid */
.mp-sub-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--d-rule);
}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .mp-hero-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .mp-hero-left{min-height:220px}
  .mp-hero-img-overlay{background:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 40%, var(--ink) 100%) !important}
  .mp-hero-card:hover .mp-hero-img-overlay{background:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 40%, #131313 100%) !important}
  .mp-hero-right{padding:28px 24px 28px}
  .mp-sub-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* Media preview card — with image strip (dark) */
.media-preview-card.has-img{
  padding:0;gap:0;min-height:320px;
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;
}
.media-preview-card.has-img .mp-img{
  width:100%;height:160px;flex-shrink:0;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.media-preview-card.has-img .mp-img-inner{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}
.media-preview-card.has-img:hover .mp-img-inner{transform:scale(1.04)}
.media-preview-card.has-img .mp-body-wrap{
  padding:24px 24px 20px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;flex:1;
}

/* Insight card — homepage variant with image strip (light) */
.insight-card.home-img{
  padding:0;gap:0;min-height:320px;
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.insight-card.home-img .ih-img{
  width:100%;height:160px;flex-shrink:0;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.insight-card.home-img .ih-img-inner{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}
.insight-card.home-img:hover .ih-img-inner{transform:scale(1.04)}
.insight-card.home-img .ih-body{
  padding:24px 24px 20px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;flex:1;
}

/* CTA BAND (dark) */
.cta-band{
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:56px 56px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--d-rule);border-bottom:1px solid var(--d-rule);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-band::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:-200px;right:-200px;
  width:600px;height:600px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185,184,184,.10), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.cta-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr;gap:56px;
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;align-items:center;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.cta-h{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,44px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-0.025em;
  color:#fff;margin-bottom:18px;
}
.cta-h .silver{color:var(--silver);font-style:italic;font-weight:600}
.cta-p{font-size:15px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;color:var(--char-4);max-width:540px}
.cta-form{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;
  background:#171717;border:1px solid var(--d-rule-2);border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:28px;
}
.cta-form input{
  background:transparent;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--d-rule);
  color:#fff;font:inherit;font-size:14px;font-family:var(--font-body);
  padding:12px 4px;outline:none;
}
.cta-form input:focus{border-bottom-color:var(--silver)}
.cta-form input::placeholder{color:var(--char-4)}
.cta-form button{margin-top:10px;align-self:flex-start}
.cta-form select{
  background:transparent;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--d-rule);
  color:#fff;font:inherit;font-size:14px;font-family:var(--font-body);
  padding:12px 4px;outline:none;cursor:pointer;
  -webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%239C9C9C' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 4px center;padding-right:24px;
}
.cta-form select:focus{border-bottom-color:var(--silver)}
.cta-form select option{background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff}
.loc-toggle-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0;margin-bottom:-4px}
.loc-toggle-row .loc-toggle-btn{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;
  padding:4px 0;color:var(--char-4);transition:color .15s;
}
.loc-toggle-row .loc-toggle-btn.active{color:var(--silver-lt)}
.loc-toggle-row .loc-toggle-sep{font-size:10px;color:var(--char-4);margin:0 8px;opacity:0.5}
/* contact form card variants */
.contact-form-card select{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule-2);border-radius:var(--r);
  color:var(--ink);font:inherit;font-size:14px;font-family:var(--font-body);
  padding:10px 14px;outline:none;cursor:pointer;width:100%;
  -webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%236B6B6B' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 12px center;padding-right:32px;
}
.contact-form-card select:focus{border-color:var(--rule-3);background:#fff}
.contact-form-card .loc-toggle-row .loc-toggle-btn{color:var(--char-3)}
.contact-form-card .loc-toggle-row .loc-toggle-btn.active{color:var(--ink)}
.contact-form-card .loc-toggle-row .loc-toggle-sep{color:var(--char-3)}

/* PAGE HERO (interior) */
.page-hero{background-color:#101216;
  padding:104px 56px 72px;
  background:var(--paper-2);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  position:relative;
}
.page-hero-inner{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto}
.breadcrumb{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--char-3);margin-bottom:24px;
}
.breadcrumb a{color:var(--char-3);text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;transition:color .15s}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.breadcrumb .sep{margin:0 12px;opacity:0.4}
.page-hero h1{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,64px);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-0.025em;
  color:var(--ink);max-width:24ch;margin-bottom:24px;
}
.page-hero h1 .silver{color:var(--silver-dim);font-style:italic;font-weight:600}
.page-hero-sub{
  font-size:16px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.7;color:var(--char-2);
  max-width:62ch;
}

/* PROSE / LONG-FORM */
.prose-wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:96px 56px}
.prose-cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 2.2fr;gap:96px;align-items:start}
.prose-label{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--silver-dim);
  position:sticky;top:90px;
}
.prose{max-width:760px}
.prose p{font-size:16px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.85;color:var(--char-2)}
.prose p+p{margin-top:20px}
.prose strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.prose h2{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:30px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  color:var(--ink);margin-top:64px;margin-bottom:18px;
}
.prose h2:first-child{margin-top:0}
.prose h3{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:19px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  color:var(--ink);margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:12px;
}
.prose ul{padding-left:0;list-style:none;margin:18px 0}
.prose ul li{
  position:relative;padding-left:22px;padding-bottom:12px;
  font-size:15.5px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;color:var(--char-2);
}
.prose ul li::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:13px;width:12px;height:1px;background:var(--silver-dim);
}
.prose ul li strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}

/* CONTACT GRID */
.contact-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;gap:64px;
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:96px 56px;align-items:start;
}
.contact-form-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule-2);border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:36px;
}
.contact-form-card h2{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:26px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:14px;
}
.contact-form-card p{font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.7;color:var(--char-2);margin-bottom:24px}
.contact-form-card form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.contact-form-card input,.contact-form-card textarea{
  background:var(--paper-2);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:13px 14px;color:var(--ink);font:inherit;font-size:14px;outline:none;font-family:var(--font-body);
}
.contact-form-card input:focus,.contact-form-card textarea:focus{border-color:var(--rule-3);background:#fff}
.contact-form-card input::placeholder,.contact-form-card textarea::placeholder{color:var(--char-3)}
.contact-form-card textarea{min-height:110px;resize:vertical;font-family:var(--font-body)}
.contact-form-card button{margin-top:6px;align-self:flex-start}

.contact-aside{
  background:var(--paper-2);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:32px;
}
.contact-aside .label{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--silver-dim);margin-bottom:12px;
}
.contact-aside h3{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);
  letter-spacing:-0.015em;margin-bottom:6px;
}
.contact-aside p{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:300;color:var(--char-2);line-height:1.7}
.contact-aside hr{border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--rule);margin:24px 0}
.contact-aside a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule-2);transition:border-color .15s}
.contact-aside a:hover{border-color:var(--ink)}

/* INSIGHTS PAGE — full grid */
.insights-page-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;
}
.insights-page-grid .insight-card{
  border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
}
@media (max-width:980px){.insights-page-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* FOOTER */
footer{
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--char-4);
  padding:52px 56px 28px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.footer-top{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:36px;
  padding-bottom:32px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--d-rule);
}
.footer-brand img{height:22px;margin-bottom:14px;display:block}
.footer-brand p{font-size:13px;font-weight:300;color:var(--char-4);max-width:38ch;line-height:1.65}
.footer-locations{
  margin-top:14px;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--silver-dim);
}
.footer-locations span{color:var(--silver-lt)}
.footer-col h5{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--silver);margin-bottom:12px;
}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;padding:0}
.footer-col li{margin-bottom:7px}
.footer-col a{
  font-size:13px;color:var(--char-4);text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;
  transition:color .15s;font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:400;
}
.footer-col a:hover{color:#fff}
.footer-disclosure{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:20px auto 0;
  font-size:11px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.6;color:var(--char-3);
}
.footer-disclosure strong{color:var(--char-4);font-weight:500}
.footer-legal{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:16px auto 0;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--char-3);
}
.footer-legal a{color:var(--char-3);text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer}
.footer-legal a:hover{color:var(--silver)}

/* INVESTOR LOGIN MODAL */
.overlay{
  position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.7);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  z-index:300;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;
}
.overlay.open{display:flex}
.modal{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule-2);border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  width:100%;max-width:440px;padding:36px;position:relative;
  animation:mIn .2s ease;
}
@keyframes mIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.modal-x{
  position:absolute;top:18px;right:18px;
  width:32px;height:32px;background:var(--paper-2);border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;color:var(--char-2);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:13px;
}
.modal-x:hover{color:var(--ink);background:var(--paper-3)}
.modal h2{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:24px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:8px;
}
.modal p{font-size:13px;font-weight:300;color:var(--char-2);margin-bottom:24px;line-height:1.7}
.modal form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.modal input{
  background:var(--paper-2);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:13px 14px;color:var(--ink);font:inherit;font-size:14px;outline:none;font-family:var(--font-body);
}
.modal input:focus{border-color:var(--rule-3);background:#fff}
.modal-foot{
  margin-top:18px;font-size:11.5px;color:var(--char-3);text-align:center;line-height:1.6;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:0}
  .hero-right{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--d-rule)}
  .hstat{padding:22px 28px}
  .hero-left{padding:64px 28px 48px}
  .pad{padding:64px 28px}
  .product-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .partnership-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .insights-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .intro-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .thesis-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .serve-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}
  .cta-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .prose-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
  .prose-wrap{padding:64px 28px}
  .prose-label{position:static}
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:64px 28px}
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px}
  footer{padding:56px 28px 28px}
  .page-hero{padding:64px 28px 56px}
  .nav-center{display:none}
  nav.main-nav{padding:0 22px;height:64px}
  .topbar{display:none}
  .nav-mobile-toggle{display:block}
  .cta-band{padding:64px 28px}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero-h1{font-size:42px}
  .nav-right .nav-login{display:none}
  .nav-right .btn-primary{display:none}
}

/* ============================================================ */
/* MOBILE NAV DRAWER                                             */
/* ============================================================ */
.mobile-nav-drawer{
  position:fixed;top:0;right:0;width:min(320px,90vw);height:100%;
  background:var(--ink);z-index:2000;
  transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .3s ease;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  border-left:1px solid var(--d-rule);
}
.mobile-nav-drawer.open{transform:translateX(0)}
.mobile-nav-overlay{
  position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  z-index:1999;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .3s ease;
}
.mobile-nav-overlay.open{opacity:1;pointer-events:all}
.mobile-nav-header{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:0 22px;height:64px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--d-rule);
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.mobile-nav-close{
  background:none;border:none;color:#fff;font-size:18px;cursor:pointer;
  padding:8px;line-height:1;
}
.mobile-nav-links{
  flex:1;overflow-y:auto;padding:12px 0;
}
.mobile-nav-links a{
  display:block;padding:16px 24px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:13px;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--char-4);cursor:pointer;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--d-rule);
  transition:color .15s;
}
.mobile-nav-links a:hover{color:#fff}
.mobile-nav-foot{
  padding:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--d-rule);flex-shrink:0;
}

/* ============================================================ */
/* 390px PASS — iPhone-first polish                             */
/* ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:430px){
  /* Typography scale-down */
  .hero-h1,.hfs-h1{font-size:clamp(28px,9vw,38px)}
  .ssub,.cta-h{font-size:clamp(22px,6.5vw,32px)}
  .section-h{font-size:clamp(20px,6vw,28px)}

  /* Spacing */
  .pad{padding:48px 20px}
  .page-hero{padding:52px 20px 44px}
  .prose-wrap{padding:48px 20px}
  .cta-band{padding:48px 20px}
  footer{padding:44px 20px 24px}
  nav.main-nav{padding:0 16px}

  /* Hero */
  .hfs-content{left:20px;right:20px;bottom:72px}
  .hero-sub{font-size:15px}

  /* Cards — ensure no horizontal overflow */
  .insight-card,.media-preview-card,.product-card{
    border-radius:12px;
  }
  .insight-card.home-img .ih-img,
  .media-preview-card.has-img .mp-img{height:140px}

  /* Forms — bigger tap targets */
  .cta-form input,
  .cta-form select{
    font-size:16px; /* prevents iOS zoom on focus */
    padding:14px 16px;
  }
  .loc-toggle-btn{padding:12px 16px;font-size:13px}
  .cta-form button[type=submit]{padding:14px 20px}

  /* Footer — tighter */
  .footer-top{gap:28px}
  .footer-col h5{margin-bottom:10px}
  .footer-col li{margin-bottom:6px}
  .footer-disclosure{font-size:10.5px}

  /* Prose */
  .prose h2{font-size:18px}
  .prose h3{font-size:15px}
  .prose p,.prose li{font-size:14px}

  /* Nav */
  .nav-right .btn-primary{display:none}
}

/* ============================================================ */
/* IMAGERY TREATMENTS                                            */
/* ============================================================ */

/* Article card with image strip */
.insight-card.has-img{
  padding:0;gap:0;min-height:340px;
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;
}
.insight-card.has-img .card-img{
  width:100%;height:180px;flex-shrink:0;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.insight-card.has-img .card-img-inner{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}
.insight-card.has-img:hover .card-img-inner{transform:scale(1.04)}
.insight-card.has-img .card-body{
  padding:28px 28px 24px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;flex:1;
}

/* Platform card with image strip */
.product-card.has-img{
  padding:0;min-height:480px;border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;
}
.product-card.has-img .pc-img{
  width:100%;height:200px;flex-shrink:0;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.product-card.has-img .pc-img-inner{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}
.product-card.has-img:hover .pc-img-inner{transform:scale(1.04)}
.product-card.has-img .pc-img-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 40%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.22) 70%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.10) 100%);
}
.product-card.has-img .pc-body{
  padding:32px 32px 28px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1;
}

/* Asset class hero with image */
.page-hero.has-img{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:480px;
  padding:0;
}
.page-hero.has-img .hero-bg{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background-color:#15171c;
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  animation:heroBgFade 0.4s ease-in both;
}
.page-hero.has-img .hero-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 35%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 65%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.12) 100%);
}
.page-hero.has-img h1{color:#fff}
.page-hero.has-img h1 .silver{color:var(--silver-lt);font-style:italic}
.page-hero.has-img .page-hero-sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.78)}
.page-hero.has-img .breadcrumb{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5)}
.page-hero.has-img .breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5)}
.page-hero.has-img .breadcrumb a:hover{color:#fff}
.page-hero.has-img .breadcrumb .sep{opacity:0.35}
.page-hero.has-img .page-hero-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  padding:104px 56px 72px;
  max-width:var(--maxw);
}

/* Video thumbnail */
.video-thumb{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;
  cursor:pointer;max-width:840px;margin:0 auto;
  aspect-ratio:16/9;
}
.video-thumb-bg{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}
.video-thumb:hover .video-thumb-bg{transform:scale(1.03)}
.video-thumb-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 100%);
}
.video-thumb-content{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:24px;
  padding:40px;
}
.video-play{
  width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  transition:background .2s,border-color .2s,transform .2s;
}
.video-thumb:hover .video-play{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  transform:scale(1.08);
}
.video-play svg{width:28px;height:28px;margin-left:4px}
.video-meta{text-align:center}
.video-label{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);margin-bottom:10px;
}
.video-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:28px;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:-0.02em;color:#fff;
}
.video-sub{
  font-size:14px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  max-width:48ch;line-height:1.6;
}


/* ── Hero image fade-in (graceful load) ─────────────────── */
.page-hero.has-img .hero-bg{
  animation:heroBgFade 0.4s ease-in both;
}
@keyframes heroBgFade{
  from{opacity:0}
  to{opacity:1}
}
.hfs-bg{
  animation:heroBgFade 0.5s ease-in both;
}
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CMS — admin.html dashboard, tabs, lists, modal
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cms-page { background:var(--paper-1); min-height:100vh; }
.cms-input {
  width:100%; padding:14px 16px; font-family:inherit; font-size:14px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--rule-2); border-radius:10px;
  color:var(--ink); transition:border-color .15s;
}
.cms-input:focus { outline:none; border-color:var(--ink); }
.cms-submit {
  width:100%; padding:14px 18px; font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:12px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  background:var(--ink); color:#fff; border:none; border-radius:999px;
  cursor:pointer; transition:background .15s;
}
.cms-submit:hover { background:#333; }

/* Dashboard frame */
.cms-frame { max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:48px 32px; }
.cms-frame-head { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:20px; margin-bottom:28px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.cms-frame-head h1 { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:28px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.02em; color:var(--ink); }
.cms-frame-actions { display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; }
.cms-action-btn {
  padding:10px 18px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:11px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; border-radius:999px; cursor:pointer;
  border:1px solid var(--rule-2); background:#fff; color:var(--ink); transition:all .15s;
}
.cms-action-btn:hover { background:var(--paper-2); }
.cms-download-btn { background:var(--ink); color:#fff; border-color:var(--ink); }
.cms-download-btn:hover { background:#333; }

/* Tabs */
.cms-tabs { display:flex; gap:4px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule-2); margin-bottom:28px; }
.cms-tab {
  padding:14px 22px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:12px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; background:none; border:none;
  color:var(--char-3); cursor:pointer; border-bottom:2px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom:-1px; transition:color .15s;
}
.cms-tab:hover { color:var(--ink); }
.cms-tab.cms-tab-active { color:var(--ink); border-bottom-color:var(--ink); }

/* Section header (above each list) */
.cms-section-head { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; margin-bottom:18px; }
.cms-section-head h3 { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:18px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); }
.cms-new-btn {
  padding:10px 18px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:11px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; background:var(--ink); color:#fff;
  border:none; border-radius:999px; cursor:pointer; transition:background .15s;
}
.cms-new-btn:hover { background:#333; }

/* List rows */
.cms-list-row {
  background:#fff; padding:18px 22px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px;
}
.cms-list-title { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:15px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:3px; }
.cms-list-meta  { font-size:12px; font-weight:500; color:var(--char-3); letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase; }
.cms-list-actions { display:flex; gap:8px; flex-shrink:0; }
.cms-btn-edit, .cms-btn-delete {
  padding:8px 14px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:11px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; border-radius:999px; cursor:pointer;
  border:1px solid var(--rule-2); background:#fff; color:var(--ink); transition:all .15s;
}
.cms-btn-edit:hover { background:var(--paper-2); }
.cms-btn-delete { color:#c0392b; border-color:#e8c5c0; }
.cms-btn-delete:hover { background:#fce8e6; }
.cms-empty { padding:48px 24px; text-align:center; color:var(--char-3); font-size:14px; background:#fff; }

/* Modal */
.cms-modal {
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6); backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  z-index:500; display:none; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:center;
  padding:60px 20px; overflow-y:auto;
}
.cms-modal[style*="flex"] { display:flex !important; }
.cms-modal-card {
  background:#fff; border-radius:16px; width:100%; max-width:560px;
  padding:36px 32px; position:relative; box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.cms-modal-card h2 {
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:22px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:22px;
}
.cms-modal-close {
  position:absolute; top:16px; right:16px; width:32px; height:32px;
  border:none; background:none; color:var(--char-3); cursor:pointer;
  font-size:18px; border-radius:8px; transition:all .15s;
}
.cms-modal-close:hover { background:var(--paper-2); color:var(--ink); }
.cms-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
.cms-field { margin-bottom:18px; }
.cms-field label {
  display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:11px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--char-3); margin-bottom:8px;
}
.cms-field input, .cms-field select, .cms-field textarea {
  width:100%; padding:12px 14px; font-family:inherit; font-size:14px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--rule-2); border-radius:8px;
  color:var(--ink); transition:border-color .15s;
}
.cms-field input:focus, .cms-field select:focus, .cms-field textarea:focus { outline:none; border-color:var(--ink); }
.cms-field textarea { min-height:90px; resize:vertical; font-family:inherit; }

@media(max-width:640px){
  .cms-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cms-modal { padding:30px 16px; }
  .cms-modal-card { padding:28px 22px; }
  .cms-frame { padding:32px 18px; }
  .cms-list-row { flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; gap:12px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ARTICLE READER — article.html
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.article-reader { background:var(--paper-1); min-height:100vh; }
.article-hero {
  height:clamp(280px, 50vh, 540px); width:100%; position:relative;
  background-color:var(--paper-3);
}
.article-hero-overlay {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 100%);
}
.article-body-wrap {
  max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; padding:48px 32px 80px;
}
.article-back {
  display:inline-block; font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--char-3); text-decoration:none; margin-bottom:36px;
  transition:color .15s;
}
.article-back:hover { color:var(--ink); }
.article-meta {
  display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:12px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--char-3);
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.article-meta .tag { color:var(--silver-dim); }
.article-meta .dot { color:var(--char-4); }
.article-title {
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 44px);
  font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.02em; line-height:1.15;
  color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:24px;
}
.article-summary {
  font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--char-2);
  font-weight:300; margin-bottom:40px; padding-bottom:32px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule-2);
}
.article-content {
  font-size:17px; line-height:1.78; color:var(--ink-soft, var(--ink));
}
.article-content p { margin-bottom:1.4em; }
.article-content h2 {
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:24px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em; margin:2em 0 0.6em; color:var(--ink);
}
.article-content h3 {
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:19px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em; margin:1.6em 0 0.5em; color:var(--ink);
}
.article-content a {
  color:var(--ink); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px;
  text-decoration-color:var(--rule-2); transition:text-decoration-color .15s;
}
.article-content a:hover { text-decoration-color:var(--ink); }
.article-content strong { font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); }
.article-content em { font-style:italic; }
.article-content blockquote {
  border-left:3px solid var(--ink); padding:8px 0 8px 24px;
  margin:1.8em 0; font-style:italic; color:var(--char-2);
}
.article-content ul, .article-content ol {
  margin:0 0 1.4em 1.5em; padding-left:0;
}
.article-content li { margin-bottom:0.5em; }
.article-content img {
  max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block;
  margin:1.5em auto; border-radius:8px;
}
.article-footer-cta {
  margin-top:64px; padding-top:36px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule-2);
  text-align:center;
}
.article-missing {
  max-width:520px; margin:120px auto; padding:0 32px; text-align:center;
}
.article-missing h1 {
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:32px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:-0.02em; margin-bottom:14px; color:var(--ink);
}
.article-missing p { color:var(--char-2); margin-bottom:28px; }

@media(max-width:640px){
  .article-body-wrap { padding:32px 22px 64px; }
  .article-summary { font-size:16px; margin-bottom:32px; padding-bottom:24px; }
  .article-content { font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; }
}

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   PAGE TEXT EDITOR — admin.html
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.pt-page-group {
  background:#fff; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--rule-2); margin-bottom:12px;
}
.pt-page-label {
  padding:14px 20px; font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper-2); border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule-2);
  cursor:pointer;
}
.pt-page-fields {
  padding:20px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px;
}
.pt-page-fields .cms-field { margin-bottom:0; }
.pt-page-fields .cms-field label {
  display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:12px;
  font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.02em; text-transform:none;
  color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px;
}
.pt-page-fields textarea { min-height:70px; line-height:1.5; }
.pt-page-fields textarea,
.pt-page-fields input[type="text"] {
  width:100%; padding:10px 12px; font-family:inherit;
  font-size:13px; line-height:1.5;
  background:#fafaf9; border:1px solid var(--rule-2);
  border-radius:8px; color:var(--ink);
  transition:border-color .15s; resize:vertical;
}
.pt-page-fields textarea:focus,
.pt-page-fields input:focus {
  outline:none; border-color:var(--ink); background:#fff;
}