/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Venture Insights — landing design system
   Ink + Orange Flame · Avenir Next (display) / Lato (body)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@font-face{font-family:"Avenir Next";src:url("/assets/fonts/AvenirNext.ttc") format("collection");font-weight:400 800;font-display:swap;}
@font-face{font-family:Lato;src:url("/assets/fonts/Lato-Regular.ttf") format("truetype");font-weight:400;font-display:swap;}
@font-face{font-family:Lato;src:url("/assets/fonts/Lato-Bold.ttf") format("truetype");font-weight:700;font-display:swap;}
@font-face{font-family:Lato;src:url("/assets/fonts/Lato-Black.ttf") format("truetype");font-weight:900;font-display:swap;}
@font-face{font-family:Lato;src:url("/assets/fonts/Lato-Light.ttf") format("truetype");font-weight:300;font-display:swap;}

:root{
  --ink:#16242b;            /* deep teal-ink */
  --ink-2:#0e1a1f;
  --flame:#fb3800;          /* orange flame */
  --flame-strong:#d63200;   /* darker action shade for SOLID fills behind white text — WCAG AA (white ~4.9:1) */
  --flame-2:#ff5a2e;
  --core:#f6f4ef;           /* warm white */
  --mute:#9bb0b6;
  --line:rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  --display:"Avenir Next",Avenir,"Helvetica Neue",sans-serif;
  --body:Lato,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  /* Motion system — one set of tokens drives the site-wide "flow" so depth
     feels consistent, not random. Keep effects subtle (VI voice = confident,
     not flashy); everything animates transform/opacity only. */
  --dur:.7s;            /* standard reveal */
  --dur-quick:.18s;     /* micro-interactions (buttons) */
  --depth:1100px;       /* shared perspective */
  --tilt:6deg;          /* reveal/card tilt ceiling */
  --shadow-flame:0 14px 30px -10px rgba(251,56,0,.5);
}
*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{font-family:var(--body);background:var(--ink);color:var(--core);overflow-x:hidden;line-height:1.55;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
img{display:block;max-width:100%}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
em{font-style:normal;color:var(--flame)}
::selection{background:var(--flame);color:#fff}

/* ── Nav ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav{position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto 0;z-index:50;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:18px clamp(20px,5vw,64px);transition:background .4s var(--ease),padding .4s var(--ease)}
.nav.scrolled{background:rgba(14,26,31,.82);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.nav__logo img{height:54px;width:auto;transition:height .4s var(--ease)}
.nav.scrolled .nav__logo img{height:42px}
.nav__links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(18px,2.4vw,38px)}
.nav__links a{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;opacity:.85;transition:.25s}
/* Arabic script must NEVER carry Latin tracking — it shatters the cursive joining.
   Zero letter-spacing on any Arabic-tagged element even inside a dir=ltr (English)
   context, e.g. the "العربية" language switcher in nav/menu/footer. The switcher
   <a> already carries lang="ar" (see langSwitch in partials.mjs). */
[lang="ar"]{letter-spacing:0!important}
.nav__links a:hover{opacity:1;color:var(--flame)}
.nav__cta{border:1.5px solid var(--flame);color:var(--flame)!important;border-radius:999px;padding:9px 20px;opacity:1!important}
.nav__cta:hover{background:var(--flame-strong);color:#fff!important}
.nav__toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:6px}
.nav__toggle span{width:30px;height:2px;background:var(--core);transition:.3s var(--ease)}

/* Mobile menu overlay */
.menu{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:49;background:var(--ink-2);display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  overflow-y:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  padding:clamp(84px,13vh,116px) clamp(28px,8vw,64px) max(32px,env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .45s var(--ease),visibility .45s var(--ease)}
.menu.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
/* Editorial, start-aligned menu grouped into labelled sections. The size step
   between Explore (this site) and Solutions (the app) is structural — the
   eyebrow labels + hairline divider make the contrast read as intent, not
   accident. margin-block:auto centres the block when it fits; it collapses to
   scroll-from-top when tall. Sizes track viewport HEIGHT, so a longer menu
   shrinks to fit instead of clipping. */
.menu__inner{width:100%;max-width:560px;margin:auto 0;text-align:start}
.menu__label{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--flame);font-weight:700;margin:0 0 clamp(8px,1.4vh,14px)}
.menu__group{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
.menu__group a{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(25px,4.3vh,40px);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em;line-height:1.12;padding:clamp(2px,.5vh,6px) 0;color:var(--core)}
.menu__group a:hover{color:var(--flame)}
.menu__group--sub{margin-top:clamp(14px,3vh,30px);padding-top:clamp(14px,3vh,30px);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.menu__group--sub a{font-size:clamp(17px,2.7vh,25px);font-weight:700;color:var(--mute)}
.menu__cta{color:var(--flame)!important}
.menu__cta span{font-size:.78em}
.menu__util{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;
  margin-top:clamp(16px,3vh,32px);padding-top:clamp(14px,2.4vh,22px);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.menu__lang,.menu__mail{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--mute);font-weight:600}
.menu__util a:hover{color:var(--flame)}
/* Orchestrated reveal — sections rise in sequence as the menu opens. */
.menu__group,.menu__util{opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px);transition:opacity .55s var(--ease),transform .55s var(--ease)}
.menu.open .menu__group,.menu.open .menu__util{opacity:1;transform:none}
.menu.open .menu__group--sub{transition-delay:.08s}
.menu.open .menu__util{transition-delay:.16s}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.menu__group,.menu__util{transition:none;transform:none;opacity:1}}

/* ── Buttons ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Primary CTA = a LIVING FLAME: an on-brand flame gradient that slowly flows
   (ties to the hero mark), intensifying with a glow + lift on hover. */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:#fff;border-radius:999px;padding:15px 30px;
  /* WCAG AA: solid darker flame behind the white label (flat #d63200 ~4.9:1, replacing the light flame gradient that failed contrast). */
  background:var(--flame-strong)}
.btn span{transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover{color:#fff}
.btn:hover span{transform:translateX(6px)}
.btn--lg{padding:18px 36px;font-size:17px}
/* Ghost = flame outline that fills with flame on hover. */
.btn--ghost{background:none;animation:none;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);color:var(--core)}
.btn--ghost:hover{background:var(--flame-strong);border-color:var(--flame-strong);color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-flame)}

/* ── Interactive micro-interactions — lift / press / glow / sheen ──────
   Pro restraint: buttons get a quick lift + press + flame glow, and the
   primary button a one-pass sheen sweep — NOT 3D tilt (keeps clicks honest).
   Properties animated are transform/box-shadow only. */
.btn,.nav__cta,.cform__submit,.work__arrow,.pf__label,.hero__door,.menu__cta{
  transition:transform var(--dur-quick) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--dur-quick) var(--ease),
    background .3s var(--ease),color .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover,.cform .cform__submit:hover,.cform__submit:hover,.nav__cta:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-flame)}
.btn:hover,.btn--ghost:hover,.cform__submit:hover,.work__arrow:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn:active,.btn--ghost:active,.nav__cta:active,.cform__submit:active,.work__arrow:active,.hero__door:active,.work__dot:active{transform:translateY(0) scale(.96)}
/* Primary button sheen — a light sweep crosses once on hover. */
.btn:not(.btn--ghost){position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.btn:not(.btn--ghost)::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(110deg,transparent 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.45) 50%,transparent 70%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);transition:transform .7s var(--ease)}
.btn:not(.btn--ghost):hover::after{transform:translateX(120%)}
[dir="rtl"] .btn:not(.btn--ghost)::after{transform:translateX(120%)}
[dir="rtl"] .btn:not(.btn--ghost):hover::after{transform:translateX(-120%)}

/* ── Card tilt — subtle pointer depth on grids (flow.js sets transform) ── */
.shape__grid,.pf__grid,.pj-gallery{perspective:var(--depth)}
[data-tilt]{transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease);transform-style:preserve-3d;will-change:transform}

/* ── Flame scroll-progress thread — ties every page together ──────────── */
.flow-bar{position:fixed;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:100%;z-index:60;pointer-events:none;
  transform:scaleX(var(--p,0));transform-origin:0 50%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--flame),#ff7a45);box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(251,56,0,.55)}
[dir="rtl"] .flow-bar{transform-origin:100% 50%}

/* ── Parallax image layers (flow.js drives the transform) ─────────────── */
[data-par]{will-change:transform}

/* ── Hero (rapid photo montage → V navigation) ─────────── */
.hero{position:relative;height:100svh;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink-2);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.hero__slides{position:absolute;inset:0}
.slide{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s ease}
.slide.is-active{opacity:1}
.hero.is-ready .slide.is-active{transform:scale(1.06);transition:transform 8s linear}
/* Two-part scrim: a centred radial vignette anchors the mark + lattice on a
   controlled tone so they stay legible over WHICHEVER montage photo is showing,
   while the edges keep the image visible. The linear wash sits underneath. */
.hero__scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(62% 60% at 50% 47%, rgba(14,26,31,.66), rgba(14,26,31,0) 74%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(14,26,31,.42), rgba(14,26,31,.66))}
/* ── Hero mark — "the spark in the community" ────────────── */
/* The VI icon lattice on dark: faint community + a glowing centre spark. Two
   stacked layers — a faint base and a flame-filled "lit" layer that an ignition
   ripple reveals (clip circle grows across the community, then recedes to the
   centre). Flat/2.5D: a gentle float + drop-shadow bloom, no rotation. */
.hero__mark{position:relative;z-index:2;width:clamp(200px,27vw,400px);aspect-ratio:370/318;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);will-change:transform,opacity}
.hero.is-ready .hero__mark{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .8s var(--ease)}
.hero__mark-svg{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible}
.hero__mark path{stroke:none}
.mark__base .c{fill:#fb3800}
.mark__lit .g,.mark__lit .c{fill:url(#vflame)}
/* The community appears WITH the ignition ripple, then distils away — leaving
   only the centre V + dot (the VI spark). A faint ghost (.06) lingers so the
   "community" idea persists rather than vanishing entirely. */
.mark__base .g{fill:rgba(246,244,239,.5);opacity:0}
.hero.is-ready .mark__base .g{animation:vCommunity 2.1s var(--ease) .15s both}
@keyframes vCommunity{0%{opacity:0}24%{opacity:.5}56%{opacity:.5}100%{opacity:.06}}
/* Lit layer: hidden until ignition, then a glow-bloom that settles to the core. */
.mark__lit{clip-path:circle(0% at 50% 52%);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(251,56,0,0))}
.hero.is-ready .mark__lit{animation:vIgnite 2.1s var(--ease) .15s both}
.hero.is-ready .hero__mark{animation:markFloat 9s ease-in-out 2.4s infinite}
@keyframes vIgnite{
  0%{clip-path:circle(0% at 50% 52%);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(251,56,0,0))}
  46%{clip-path:circle(90% at 50% 52%);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 34px rgba(251,56,0,.72))}
  100%{clip-path:circle(14% at 50% 52%);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 13px rgba(251,56,0,.5))}
}
@keyframes markFloat{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-7px)}}
/* The capability word cycling beneath the mark (.hero__rotor) tells the
   "VI does more than one thing" story. */
.hero__center{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:clamp(12px,2vw,20px);position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero__rotor{margin:0;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(15px,2vw,24px);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;opacity:0}
.hero.is-ready .hero__rotor{opacity:1;transition:opacity .6s ease 1.15s}
.hero__rotor span{display:inline-block;transition:opacity .26s ease,transform .26s ease}
.hero__rotor.is-swapping span{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}
/* Above-the-fold money action — the free diagnostic. Surfaces the offer before
   the fold so the primary visible action is "try it", not site navigation. */
.hero__cta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:clamp(8px,1.6vw,18px);opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px)}
.hero.is-ready .hero__cta{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .6s ease 1.3s,transform .7s var(--ease) 1.3s}
.hero__cta-note{margin:0;max-width:36ch;text-align:center;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);text-shadow:0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
/* Proof at the point of decision — client wordmarks right under the CTA. */
.hero__proof{margin:2px 0 0;text-align:center;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);text-shadow:0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.hero__proof b{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);font-weight:700}
[dir="rtl"] .hero__rotor{letter-spacing:0}
/* Reduced motion: skip the ripple — show the resting state (faint community,
   lit centre core). */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero__mark{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .mark__base .g{opacity:.06}
  .mark__lit{clip-path:circle(14% at 50% 52%);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(251,56,0,.5))}
}
.hero__door{position:absolute;z-index:3;top:50%;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(24px,4.4vw,62px);color:#fff;border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:999px;padding:11px 34px;
  opacity:0;transition:.55s var(--ease)}
.hero__door--l{left:clamp(20px,9vw,150px);transform:translate(-16px,-50%)}
.hero__door--r{right:clamp(20px,9vw,150px);transform:translate(16px,-50%)}
.hero.is-ready .hero__door{opacity:1;transform:translateY(-50%);transition-delay:1.1s}
.hero__door:hover{background:var(--flame-strong);border-color:var(--flame-strong);color:#fff}
.hero__eyebrow{position:absolute;top:clamp(98px,13vh,144px);left:clamp(20px,6vw,90px);z-index:3;margin:0;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(-8px);transition:.8s var(--ease) .2s}
.hero__tag{position:absolute;left:clamp(20px,6vw,90px);bottom:96px;z-index:3;max-width:20ch;
  font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(18px,2.1vw,26px);color:#fff;line-height:1.12;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);transition:.8s var(--ease) .35s}
.hero.is-ready .hero__eyebrow,.hero.is-ready .hero__tag{opacity:1;transform:none}
.eyebrow{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--flame);font-weight:700}
.intro__cue{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:30px;transform:translateX(-50%);display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.3em;color:var(--mute);z-index:3;opacity:0;transition:.8s .7s}
.hero.is-ready .intro__cue{opacity:1}
.intro__cue i{width:1px;height:46px;background:linear-gradient(var(--flame),transparent);animation:cue 1.8s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes cue{0%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top}50%{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top}50.1%{transform-origin:bottom}100%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:bottom}}

/* (V navigation is folded into the hero above) */

/* ── CTA ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta{text-align:center;padding:clamp(90px,14vw,180px) 24px;
  background:radial-gradient(100% 80% at 50% 0,rgba(251,56,0,.16),transparent 60%),var(--ink)}
.cta__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(36px,7vw,104px);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.cta__title span{color:var(--flame)}
.cta__sub{max-width:52ch;margin:26px auto 0;color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,19px)}
.cta__row{display:flex;gap:16px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:clamp(32px,4vw,46px)}

/* ── Footer ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.foot{background:var(--ink-2);padding:64px clamp(20px,6vw,90px) 34px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.foot__top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-bottom:40px}
.foot__brand img{height:64px;margin-bottom:14px}
.foot__brand p{color:var(--mute);font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.04em}
.foot__nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 26px;align-items:center}
.foot__nav a{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;opacity:.85}
.foot__nav a:hover{color:var(--flame);opacity:1}
.foot__bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--mute);font-size:13px}
.foot__social{display:flex;gap:18px}
.foot__social a:hover{color:var(--flame)}
.foot__legal{margin-top:14px;color:var(--mute);font-size:11px;opacity:.7;letter-spacing:.01em}

/* ── Reveal animation — rise + tilt forward into place ───── */
/* The site-wide "flow": content lifts and tilts up out of depth as it enters,
   then settles flat. One pattern, one easing — used on every page. */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:perspective(var(--depth)) translateY(42px) rotateX(var(--tilt));
  transform-origin:50% 100%;transition:opacity var(--dur) var(--ease),transform var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:perspective(var(--depth)) translateY(0) rotateX(0)}

/* ── Responsive ────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media(max-width:860px){
  .nav__links{display:none}
  .nav__toggle{display:flex}
  .nav.open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
  .nav.open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
  .nav.open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}
  .hero__mark{width:min(72vw,320px)}
  .hero__door{top:auto;bottom:104px;font-size:24px;padding:9px 22px;transform:none}
  .hero.is-ready .hero__door{transform:none}
  .hero__door--l{left:18px;right:auto}
  .hero__door--r{right:18px;left:auto}
  .hero__tag{bottom:58px;font-size:18px;max-width:16ch}
}

/* ── Reduced motion ────────────────────────────────────── */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation:none!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  .hero.is-ready .slide.is-active{transform:none}
  .field::after{transition:none}
}

/* ═══ Inner pages ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
/* About */
.ab-intro{padding:clamp(140px,18vh,220px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px) 0;background:var(--ink)}
.ab-intro__eyebrow{margin:0 0 clamp(28px,4vh,46px)}
.ab-lede{max-width:42ch;font-size:clamp(21px,2.4vw,33px);font-weight:300;color:var(--core);line-height:1.42;letter-spacing:-.012em}
.ab-huge{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.02em;font-size:clamp(40px,8vw,116px);margin-top:clamp(56px,10vh,130px)}
.ab-huge em{color:var(--flame);font-style:italic}
.ab-huge--xl{font-size:clamp(54px,12vw,176px)}
.ab-band{position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:88vh;display:grid;align-items:center;gap:30px;
  padding:clamp(60px,10vw,120px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);margin-top:clamp(56px,9vh,110px)}
.ab-band__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center}
.ab-band__scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(14,26,31,.78),rgba(14,26,31,.35))}
.ab-band__copy{position:relative;z-index:2}
.ab-band__copy h2{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(30px,5vw,72px);line-height:1.06}
.ab-band__copy s{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);text-decoration-color:var(--flame);text-decoration-thickness:3px}
.ab-band__copy b{color:#fff}
.ab-band__side{position:relative;z-index:2;justify-self:end;max-width:34ch;font-style:italic;color:#cdd6d9}
.ab-stmt{padding:clamp(80px,12vw,160px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);background:var(--core);color:var(--ink)}
.ab-stmt .ab-huge em{color:var(--flame)}
.ab-stmt__tail{margin-top:40px}
.ab-mid{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(24px,3.6vw,46px);line-height:1.12}
.ab-note{margin-top:18px;color:var(--flame);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(15px,1.6vw,20px)}
.ab-bridge{padding:clamp(80px,12vw,160px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);background:var(--ink)}
.ab-approach{padding:clamp(56px,8vw,110px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);max-width:880px}
.ab-approach .eyebrow{margin-bottom:22px}
.ab-approach__p{color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(16px,1.6vw,20px);line-height:1.8;max-width:68ch}
.ab-approach__p+.ab-approach__p{margin-top:20px}
/* Trusted-by band — the client proof, elevated from a buried line into a
   prominent centred row whose names link to their case studies. */
.ab-trust{padding:clamp(48px,7vw,96px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);text-align:center}
.ab-trust__label{margin-bottom:clamp(16px,2.4vw,26px)}
.ab-trust__names{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:baseline;gap:clamp(16px,3.2vw,48px);margin:0 0 clamp(14px,2vw,20px);padding:0}
.ab-trust__names a{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(20px,2.6vw,38px);letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--core);text-decoration:none;transition:color .3s var(--ease)}
.ab-trust__names a:hover{color:var(--flame)}
.ab-trust__tag{color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.02em}
.ab-faq{padding-top:0}
.ab-faq .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
[dir="rtl"] .ab-approach__p{letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.95}
.ab-bridge .bridge{color:var(--flame);font-style:italic;display:inline-block;transform:rotate(-4deg)}
.ab-bridge .ab-note{margin-top:34px}
/* Team */
.team{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px;padding:clamp(80px,12vw,160px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);background:var(--ink-2)}
.team__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(54px,9vw,140px);line-height:.9;color:var(--core)}
.team__list{list-style:none}
.team__row{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,40px);color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  padding:8px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;transition:color .3s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease)}
/* A flame marker extends from the edge as you run down the roster. */
.team__row::before{content:"";flex:0 0 auto;width:0;height:3px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--flame);
  transition:width .35s var(--ease)}
.team__row:hover{color:#fff;transform:translateX(12px)}
.team__row:hover::before{width:32px}
.team__row--lead{color:var(--flame)}
.team__row--lead::before{width:32px}
.team__role{font-family:var(--body);font-weight:700;font-size:.38em;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--mute);text-transform:uppercase}
[dir="rtl"] .team__row:hover{transform:translateX(-12px)}
/* Portfolio */
.pf{padding:clamp(120px,16vh,180px) 0 0}
.pf__head{padding:0 clamp(20px,6vw,90px) 40px}
.pf__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(48px,9vw,120px);line-height:.95}
/* Cinematic case-study rows — alternating image / meta. */
.pf-cases{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:clamp(48px,8vw,120px);padding:clamp(24px,4vw,60px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px) 0}
.pf-case{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;align-items:center;gap:clamp(28px,5vw,80px);text-decoration:none}
.pf-case__media{order:0}
.pf-case__body{order:1}
.pf-case:nth-child(even) .pf-case__media{order:1}
.pf-case:nth-child(even) .pf-case__body{order:0}
.pf-case__media{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:16px;aspect-ratio:4/3;
  box-shadow:0 44px 84px -44px rgba(0,0,0,.85);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.pf-case__img{position:absolute;inset:-3%;background-size:cover;background-position:center;transition:transform .7s var(--ease)}
.pf-case:hover .pf-case__img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.pf-case__index{position:absolute;top:12px;left:20px;z-index:2;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(40px,5vw,82px);line-height:1;color:rgba(246,244,239,.92);letter-spacing:-.02em;
  text-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
.pf-case__cat{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--flame)}
.pf-case__tags{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.pf-case__name{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(36px,5.2vw,76px);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:12px 0 10px}

/* ── "Bespoke" badge — spark pill on portfolio work (custom/concierge tier) ── */
.bespoke-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;padding:5px 12px 5px 9px;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--flame) 55%,transparent);
  background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--flame) 9%,transparent);
  color:var(--flame);font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.13em;
  text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;text-decoration:none}
.bespoke-badge__spark{width:13px;height:13px;fill:currentColor;flex:none;opacity:.92;transform-origin:center}
.bespoke-badge--link{transition:background .25s ease,color .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease;cursor:pointer}
.bespoke-badge--link:hover{background:var(--flame-strong);color:#fff;border-color:var(--flame-strong);
  box-shadow:0 8px 26px color-mix(in srgb,var(--flame) 38%,transparent)}
/* Detail-hero badge sits above the title with a little breathing room. */
.pj-hero__copy .bespoke-badge{margin:0 0 14px}
/* One-time ignite when scrolled into view (site.js adds .lit), then a slow idle twinkle. */
.bespoke-badge.lit .bespoke-badge__spark{animation:sparkIgnite .62s cubic-bezier(.2,.85,.25,1) both,sparkTwinkle 3.4s ease-in-out .62s infinite}
@keyframes sparkIgnite{0%{transform:scale(0) rotate(-120deg);opacity:0}55%{transform:scale(1.4) rotate(10deg);opacity:1}100%{transform:scale(1) rotate(0);opacity:.92}}
@keyframes sparkTwinkle{0%,100%{opacity:.7;transform:scale(.94)}50%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.1)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.bespoke-badge.lit .bespoke-badge__spark{animation:none}}
[dir="rtl"] .bespoke-badge{letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;padding:5px 9px 5px 12px}
/* Home coverflow card: tags row + a slightly tighter badge so it sits with the category. */
.work__tags{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.work__card .bespoke-badge{font-size:10px;padding:4px 9px 4px 7px;gap:5px;letter-spacing:.1em}
.work__card .bespoke-badge__spark{width:11px;height:11px}
/* Phones: category + badge crowd on one line — drop the badge to its own line
   so it breathes (keeps the editorial inline look on tablet/desktop). */
@media(max-width:560px){
  .pf-case__tags,.work__tags{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px}
}
.pf-case__sub{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(17px,1.7vw,24px);color:var(--mute);transition:color .4s var(--ease);max-width:34ch}
.pf-case:hover .pf-case__sub{color:#fff}
.pf-case__svc{list-style:none;margin:20px 0 0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px}
.pf-case__svc li{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--core)}
.pf-case__cue{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin-top:24px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#fff}
.pf-case__cue i{font-style:normal;color:var(--flame);transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.pf-case:hover .pf-case__cue i{transform:translateX(6px)}
[dir="rtl"] .pf-case__index{left:auto;right:20px}
[dir="rtl"] .pf-case__cat{letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none}
[dir="rtl"] .pf-case__name{letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.14}
[dir="rtl"] .pf-case:hover .pf-case__cue i{transform:translateX(-6px)}
/* Contact */
/* Fixed-width title column (vertical-rl auto-sizing reports a phantom ~950px
   max-content, which was starving the form). A capped column keeps the giant
   vertical "CONTACT US" while the form takes the rest. */
.ct{position:relative;min-height:100vh;display:grid;grid-template-columns:clamp(92px,10vw,140px) 1fr;gap:clamp(28px,5vw,72px);
  padding:clamp(120px,16vh,170px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px) 80px;background:var(--ink)}
.ct__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;color:var(--flame);writing-mode:vertical-rl;transform:rotate(180deg);
  font-size:clamp(50px,7vw,108px);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.02em;align-self:center;white-space:nowrap;justify-self:center}
.cform{align-self:center;width:100%}
/* Under-form supporting copy + FAQ — given real hierarchy and placed in the
   content column (they were auto-flowing into the narrow title column). */
.ct__meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,60px);max-width:66ch}
.ct__response{color:var(--core);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,18px);line-height:1.75}
.ct__based,.ct__trust{color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;margin:0}
.ct__faq{margin-top:clamp(52px,6vw,80px);max-width:760px}
.ct__faq-title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,30px);color:var(--core);margin-bottom:12px}
.ct__faq-list{margin:0}
.ct__faq-list dt{font-weight:600;color:var(--core);font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,18px);padding:18px 0 8px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.ct__faq-list dd{margin:0 0 16px;color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;line-height:1.7}
.ct__faq-all{display:inline-block;margin-top:12px;color:var(--flame);font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.04em}
.ct__faq-all:hover{color:var(--core)}
@media(min-width:1025px){
  .ct__title{grid-row:1/-1}
  .cform,.ct__meta,.ct__faq{grid-column:2}
  /* RTL contact is single-column by design (horizontal title on top, form
     below) — don't let the LTR column placement force a phantom 2nd column. */
  [dir="rtl"] .ct__title{grid-row:auto}
  [dir="rtl"] :is(.cform,.ct__meta,.ct__faq){grid-column:auto}
}
/* Honeypot — visually hidden in a direction-agnostic way (a -9999px
   off-screen offset blows out the layout width under dir=rtl). */
.cform__hp{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;
  overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);clip-path:inset(50%);white-space:nowrap;border:0;opacity:0}
.cform__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:38px clamp(30px,5vw,80px)}
.field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;position:relative}
.field--full{grid-column:1/-1}
.field span{font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--flame);font-size:13px;
  transition:opacity .3s ease}
.field input,.field textarea{background:transparent;border:0;border-bottom:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  color:#fff;font-family:var(--body);font-size:18px;padding:9px 0;resize:none;outline:none;width:100%;
  transition:border-color .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus{border-color:var(--flame);box-shadow:0 6px 16px -12px var(--flame)}
/* A flame underline that slides in from the reading-start edge on focus —
   functional, on-brand feedback that the field is listening. */
.field::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:1.5px;background:var(--flame);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);pointer-events:none}
[dir="rtl"] .field::after{transform-origin:right}
.field:focus-within::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.field input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
.cform__foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:48px}
.cform__submit{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;background:transparent;border:1.5px solid #fff;color:#fff;
  border-radius:999px;padding:12px 30px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;cursor:pointer;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.cform__submit:hover{background:var(--flame-strong);border-color:var(--flame-strong)}
.cform__email,.cform__wa{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--mute)}
.cform__email b,.cform__wa b{color:var(--flame)}
.cform__email a:hover,.cform__wa a:hover{color:#fff}
.cta--slim{padding:clamp(70px,10vw,120px) 24px}
/* Below ~1024px the vertical-title + form side-by-side squeezes the form into a
   cramped right-hand band. Stack the title above a full-width form (fields stay
   two-up until the mobile break at 860). */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .ct{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:clamp(20px,3vw,34px);padding-top:clamp(110px,14vh,150px)}
  .ct__title{writing-mode:horizontal-tb;transform:none;font-size:clamp(48px,9vw,96px);line-height:.95;align-self:start}
}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .ab-band{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ab-band__side{justify-self:start}
  .team{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}
  .pf-case{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
  .pf-case__media,.pf-case:nth-child(even) .pf-case__media{order:0}
  .pf-case__body,.pf-case:nth-child(even) .pf-case__body{order:1}
  .ct{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
  .ct__title{writing-mode:horizontal-tb;transform:none;font-size:clamp(44px,14vw,80px);align-self:start}
  .cform__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ═══ Marquee · What we shape · Project detail ═══════════ */
.marquee{overflow:hidden;border-block:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--ink-2);padding:18px 0}
.marquee__track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:scroll 30s linear infinite}
.marquee__row{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;white-space:nowrap;font-family:var(--display);
  font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(18px,2.2vw,30px);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.02em;color:#fff}
.marquee__row span{padding:0 26px}
.marquee__row i{color:var(--flame);font-style:normal}
@keyframes scroll{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.shape{padding:clamp(80px,12vw,150px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);background:var(--ink)}
.shape__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(30px,5vw,68px);line-height:1.02;margin:14px 0 50px;max-width:18ch}
.shape__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(20px,2.4vw,40px)}
@media(max-width:1080px){.shape__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
.shape__card{border-top:2px solid var(--flame);padding-top:22px}
.shape__card h3{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,38px);margin-bottom:12px}
.shape__card p{color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(15px,1.4vw,18px);line-height:1.6}
/* Shape cards lift in 3D under the pointer (scroll3d.js sets perspective +
   per-card transform). Static fallback: a flat top-bordered card. */
.shape__card{will-change:transform}

/* ── Selected work — 3D coverflow scroller ───────────────── */
.work{position:relative;padding:clamp(72px,11vw,150px) 0 clamp(56px,9vw,110px);overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% -8%,rgba(251,56,0,.12),transparent 56%),var(--ink-2)}
.work__head{padding:0 clamp(20px,6vw,90px);margin-bottom:clamp(20px,3vw,40px)}
.work__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(30px,5vw,72px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.01em;max-width:18ch;margin-top:14px}
/* The stage is the scroll viewport; perspective lives here so the deck tilts
   around a fixed centre as cards scroll past. perspectiveOrigin is nudged by
   the pointer (scroll3d.js) for a living, parallaxing 3D field. */
.work__stage{perspective:1700px;perspective-origin:50% 44%;overflow-x:auto;overflow-y:hidden;
  scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;scrollbar-width:none;touch-action:pan-x pan-y;
  cursor:grab;padding:clamp(34px,5vw,72px) 0;outline:none}
.work__stage::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.work__stage.is-js{scroll-snap-type:none} /* JS owns snapping (idle magnetism); mandatory snap fights scripted scrolls */
.work__stage.is-grab{cursor:grabbing}
.work__stage:focus-visible{box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 2px var(--flame)}
.work__track{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(18px,3vw,46px);width:max-content;
  transform-style:preserve-3d;padding-inline:max(calc(50vw - clamp(130px,17vw,220px)),24px)}
.work__card{position:relative;flex:0 0 auto;width:clamp(258px,34vw,440px);aspect-ratio:4/5;
  border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;scroll-snap-align:center;transform-style:preserve-3d;will-change:transform,opacity;
  transition:transform .14s linear,opacity .14s linear,box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
  box-shadow:0 34px 64px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.85);text-decoration:none;background:var(--ink);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.work__card.is-focus{box-shadow:0 40px 80px -28px rgba(0,0,0,.9),0 0 0 1px rgba(251,56,0,.4)}
.work__media{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;transition:transform .7s var(--ease)}
.work__card.is-focus .work__media,.work__card:hover .work__media{transform:scale(1.06)}
.work__glow{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(14,26,31,.05) 28%,rgba(14,26,31,.55) 66%,rgba(14,26,31,.94));transition:.5s var(--ease)}
.work__card.is-focus .work__glow{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(251,56,0,.12) 18%,rgba(14,26,31,.5) 60%,rgba(14,26,31,.95))}
.work__body{position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;z-index:2;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px;padding:clamp(20px,2.4vw,30px);text-align:left}
.work__cat{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--flame)}
.work__name{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(26px,2.6vw,42px);line-height:1;color:#fff}
.work__sub{color:#cdd6d9;font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(13px,1.2vw,16px);max-width:30ch}
.work__cue{margin-top:8px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#fff;
  display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);transition:.4s var(--ease)}
.work__cue i{font-style:normal;color:var(--flame);transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.work__card.is-focus .work__cue,.work__card:hover .work__cue{opacity:1;transform:none}
.work__card:hover .work__cue i{transform:translateX(5px)}
.work__controls{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:22px;margin-top:clamp(18px,3vw,36px)}
.work__arrow{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:999px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:transparent;
  color:#fff;font-size:26px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.work__arrow:hover{border-color:var(--flame);color:var(--flame);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.work__dots{display:flex;gap:4px;align-items:center}
/* 8px visual dot, but a 24x24 tap target (content-box + padding) for a11y target-size */
.work__dot{box-sizing:content-box;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:999px;border:0;padding:8px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.28);background-clip:content-box;cursor:pointer;transition:.35s var(--ease)}
.work__dot.is-on{background:var(--flame);background-clip:content-box;width:28px}
.work__hint{text-align:center;margin-top:18px;color:var(--mute);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700}
.work__all{display:block;text-align:center;margin-top:clamp(20px,3vw,34px);font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(16px,1.6vw,20px);color:#fff;transition:color .3s var(--ease)}
.work__all:hover{color:var(--flame)}
.work__all span{color:var(--flame);display:inline-block;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.work__all:hover span{transform:translateX(6px)}

/* ── Trust band — brands we've shaped ────────────────────── */
.trust{padding:clamp(40px,6vw,72px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);text-align:center}
.trust__eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--mute);margin-bottom:clamp(18px,2.5vw,28px)}
.trust__row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:clamp(18px,4vw,60px)}
.trust__name{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(15px,2vw,26px);letter-spacing:.02em;
  color:rgba(246,244,239,.46);transition:color .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease)}
.trust__name:hover{color:var(--flame);transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* ── Process — vision → execution, made visible ──────────── */
.proc{padding:clamp(70px,11vw,150px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);background:var(--ink-2)}
.proc__head{max-width:60ch;margin-bottom:clamp(34px,6vw,72px)}
.proc__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(30px,5vw,68px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:14px 0 16px}
.proc__sub{color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,19px);max-width:46ch}
.proc__rail{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:clamp(30px,6vw,90px);align-items:start}
.proc__stage{position:sticky;top:22vh;align-self:start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;min-height:42vh;justify-content:center}
.proc__stage-n{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(110px,15vw,220px);line-height:.8;
  color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:2px var(--flame);transition:.45s var(--ease)}
.proc__stage-name{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(30px,3.4vw,54px);color:#fff;transition:.4s var(--ease)}
.proc__steps{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.proc__step{display:flex;gap:clamp(16px,2vw,28px);padding:clamp(22px,3.4vw,40px) 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  opacity:.4;transition:opacity .4s var(--ease)}
.proc__step:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.proc__step{cursor:pointer}
.proc__step:hover{opacity:.85}
.proc__step:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--flame);outline-offset:4px}
.proc__cta{display:inline-block;margin-top:12px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:var(--flame);opacity:0;transform:translateY(4px);transition:.35s var(--ease)}
.proc__cta:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.proc__step.is-active .proc__cta{opacity:1;transform:none}
.proc__step:focus-visible .proc__cta{opacity:1;transform:none}
.proc__step.is-active{opacity:1}
.proc__n{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(15px,1.4vw,18px);color:var(--flame);padding-top:6px}
.proc__name{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,34px);line-height:1;margin-bottom:8px}
.proc__body{color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(14px,1.4vw,17px);line-height:1.6;max-width:44ch}

/* ── VI Insights subscribe band ──────────────────────────── */
.insights{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;align-items:center;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,60px);
  padding:clamp(56px,8vw,100px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);background:var(--ink-2);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.insights__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,52px);line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:14px 0 14px}
.insights__body{color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,19px);line-height:1.6;max-width:54ch}
.insights__browse{display:inline-block;margin-top:16px;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#fff}
.insights__browse span{color:var(--flame)}
.insights__browse:hover{color:var(--flame)}
.insights__form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.insights__row{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:8px 8px 8px 26px;
  transition:border-color .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease)}
.insights__row:focus-within{border-color:var(--flame);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(251,56,0,.14)}
.insights__input{flex:1;min-width:0;background:none;border:0;outline:none;color:#fff;font-family:var(--body);font-size:clamp(15px,1.6vw,18px)}
.insights__input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
.insights__btn{flex:0 0 auto;white-space:nowrap}
/* Client early-access waitlist variant — a flame top-accent + tinted input so it
   reads as its own band, never a duplicate of the Insights newsletter above it. */
.insights--waitlist{background:var(--ink);border-top:2px solid var(--flame)}
.insights--waitlist .insights__row{background:rgba(251,56,0,.06);border-color:rgba(251,56,0,.28)}
.insights__micro{margin:0;padding:0 26px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--mute)}
.insights__status{margin:0;padding:0 26px;font-size:13px;min-height:1.2em}
.insights__status.is-ok{color:#5fd0a3}
.insights__status.is-err{color:var(--flame)}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .insights{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .insights__row{flex-direction:column;border-radius:22px;padding:14px;gap:12px}
  .insights__btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .insights__input{width:100%;text-align:center;padding:6px 0}
  .insights__status{padding:0 4px;text-align:center}
}
[dir="rtl"] .insights__title{letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.16}
[dir="rtl"] .insights__body{letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.85}

/* ── FAQ page — crawlable accordions, brand-voice restraint ── */
.faq{padding:clamp(120px,16vh,180px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px) clamp(70px,10vw,120px);background:var(--ink);max-width:1100px}
.faq__head{max-width:60ch;margin-bottom:clamp(34px,5vw,60px)}
.faq__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(34px,6vw,84px);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:14px 0 16px}
.faq__intro{color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,19px);max-width:48ch}
.faq__item{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq__item:last-of-type{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq__q{display:flex;align-items:baseline;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;
  padding:clamp(18px,2.6vw,26px) 0;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(17px,2vw,24px);color:var(--core);
  transition:color .25s var(--ease)}
.faq__q::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq__q:hover{color:var(--flame)}
.faq__q i{font-style:normal;color:var(--flame);font-weight:400;font-size:1.2em;line-height:1;flex:0 0 auto;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.faq__item[open] .faq__q i{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq__a{color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(14px,1.4vw,17px);line-height:1.7;max-width:75ch;
  padding:0 0 clamp(20px,2.8vw,30px)}
/* Soften the native <details> snap — the answer eases in on open. */
.faq__item[open] .faq__a{animation:faqIn .34s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) both}
@keyframes faqIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
.faq__cta{margin-top:clamp(36px,5vw,56px)}
.faq__cta p{color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;margin-bottom:18px;max-width:52ch}
.faq__cta-row{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
[dir="rtl"] .faq__title{letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.16}
[dir="rtl"] :is(.faq__intro,.faq__a){letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.85}
[dir="rtl"] .faq__q{letter-spacing:0}

/* ── Bespoke band — senior, private voice (quieter than the diag CTA) ── */
.bspk{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,60px);flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:clamp(56px,8vw,100px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);background:var(--ink);border-block:1px solid var(--line)}
.bspk__copy{max-width:62ch}
.bspk__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,52px);line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:14px 0 14px}
.bspk__body{color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,19px);line-height:1.6}
.bspk__cta{flex:0 0 auto}
[dir="rtl"] .bspk__title{letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.16}
[dir="rtl"] .bspk__body{letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.85}

/* ── Diagnostic teaser ───────────────────────────────────── */
.diag{text-align:center;padding:clamp(80px,13vw,170px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);
  background:radial-gradient(100% 80% at 50% 0,rgba(251,56,0,.16),transparent 60%),var(--ink)}
.diag__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(34px,6vw,92px);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.diag__title{color:#fff}
.diag__sub{max-width:54ch;margin:22px auto 0;color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,19px)}
.diag__form{display:flex;gap:12px;max-width:680px;margin:clamp(30px,4vw,46px) auto 0;align-items:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:8px 8px 8px 26px;
  transition:border-color .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease)}
.diag__form:focus-within{border-color:var(--flame);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(251,56,0,.14)}
.diag__form.is-analyzing{border-color:var(--flame);animation:diagPulse 1.1s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes diagPulse{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(251,56,0,.22)}50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(251,56,0,.03)}}
.diag__input{flex:1;min-width:0;background:none;border:0;outline:none;color:#fff;font-family:var(--body);font-size:clamp(15px,1.6vw,18px)}
.diag__input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
.diag__btn{flex:0 0 auto;white-space:nowrap}
.diag__cta{margin-top:clamp(20px,3vw,30px)}

/* ── Flame page-enter wipe (flow.js) ─────────────────────── */
.flame-wipe{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9999;pointer-events:none;transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ff5a2e,#d92e00);transition:transform .55s var(--ease)}
.flame-wipe.lift{transform:scaleY(0)}

/* ── WebGL graphics layer (gl.js) ────────────────────────── */
/* Decorative canvases. All are pointer-events:none; gl.js only mounts them
   when WebGL is available and motion isn't reduced — these rules style the
   enhancement, the composition beneath never depends on it. */
.gl-canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;pointer-events:none;display:block}
/* Hero lattice sits between the scrim and the hero content, and arrives with
   the mark's ignition. */
.hero__gl{z-index:1;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1.4s ease .25s}
.hero.is-ready .hero__gl{opacity:1}
/* Ember hosts: isolate so a z-index:-1 canvas paints above the section's own
   background but below its content. */
.gl-host{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
.gl-under{z-index:-1}
/* Heat cover fades in over the identical CSS background — a seamless swap. */
.gl-heat{opacity:0;transition:opacity .9s ease}
.gl-heat.is-on{opacity:1}
/* Mobile: process collapses to a clean stacked sequence; diag stacks. */
@media(max-width:860px){
  .proc__rail{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}
  /* Compact sticky stage: the big number + name ride along while the
     steps scroll — same scroll-told behaviour as desktop. */
  .proc__stage{position:sticky;top:58px;z-index:5;flex-direction:row;align-items:baseline;gap:14px;
    min-height:0;justify-content:flex-start;padding:10px 0 12px;background:var(--ink-2);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:4px}
  .proc__stage-n{font-size:54px;line-height:.9}
  .proc__stage-name{font-size:24px}
  .proc__cta{opacity:1;transform:none} /* touch has no hover — CTAs always visible */
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .diag__form{flex-direction:column;border-radius:22px;padding:14px;gap:12px}
  .diag__btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .diag__input{text-align:center;padding:6px 0}
}
[dir="rtl"] .trust__eyebrow{letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none}
[dir="rtl"] :is(.proc__title,.proc__name,.proc__stage-name,.diag__title,.pj-quote__text){letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.16}
/* Case-narrative bits */
.pj-body__label{margin-bottom:16px}
.pj-quote{padding:clamp(36px,6vw,80px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);max-width:1100px}
.pj-quote__text{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,54px);line-height:1.14;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  border-left:3px solid var(--flame);padding-left:clamp(18px,2.5vw,36px)}
[dir="rtl"] .pj-quote__text{border-left:0;border-right:3px solid var(--flame);padding-left:0;padding-right:clamp(18px,2.5vw,36px)}

/* Project detail */
.pj-hero{position:relative;min-height:86vh;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(120px,16vh,180px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px) clamp(50px,7vw,90px)}
.pj-hero__img{position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--bg) center/cover;transform:scale(1.05)}
.pj-hero__scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(rgba(14,26,31,.3),rgba(14,26,31,.85))}
.pj-hero__copy{position:relative;z-index:2}
.pj-hero__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(54px,11vw,160px);line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-top:10px}
.pj-hero__sub{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(18px,2.4vw,30px);color:#fff;margin-top:16px}
.pj-hero__client{margin-top:14px;color:var(--mute);letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:13px;font-weight:700}
.pj-body{padding:clamp(70px,10vw,130px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px) 0;max-width:1100px}
.pj__lede{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,42px);line-height:1.22;color:#fff;margin-bottom:24px}
.pj-gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(16px,2.4vw,40px);padding:clamp(60px,9vw,120px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px)}
.pj__shot{overflow:hidden}
.pj__shot img{width:100%;height:clamp(280px,42vw,560px);object-fit:cover;border-radius:4px;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.pj__shot:hover img{transform:scale(1.04)}
/* Gallery shots enter with a subtle staggered scale (the stagger order comes
   from site.js STAGGER_GRIDS) — a quietly cinematic reveal of the work. */
.pj-gallery .reveal{transform:perspective(var(--depth)) translateY(36px) scale(.965)}
.pj-gallery .reveal.in{transform:perspective(var(--depth)) translateY(0) scale(1)}
/* Hero CTA ignites once with the brand mark (class flipped on vi:hero-ready) —
   a single flame bloom that ties the call-to-action to the ignition moment. */
.hero__cta-btn.is-lit{animation:ctaIgnite 1.15s ease both}
@keyframes ctaIgnite{
  0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(243,25,1,0)}
  35%{box-shadow:0 12px 42px -8px rgba(243,25,1,.6)}
  100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(243,25,1,0)}}
.pj__shot figcaption{margin-top:12px;color:var(--mute);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700}
.pj-about{padding:clamp(56px,8vw,100px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px) 0;max-width:880px}
.pj-faq{padding:clamp(40px,6vw,80px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);max-width:880px}
.pj-faq .pj-body__label{margin-bottom:18px}
.pj-about__text{margin-top:16px;color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(16px,1.7vw,21px);line-height:1.8;max-width:70ch}
[dir="rtl"] .pj-about__text{letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.95}
.pj-role{padding:0 clamp(20px,6vw,90px) clamp(70px,10vw,120px);max-width:1100px}
.pj-role__text{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,44px);line-height:1.18;margin-top:18px}
/* Project facts panel — sector / year / services + brand link */
.pj-facts{margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,64px);padding-top:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,56px);align-items:flex-start}
.pj-facts__meta{display:flex;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,56px);margin:0}
.pj-facts dt{color:var(--mute);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700}
.pj-facts dd{margin:8px 0 0;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(16px,1.6vw,22px);color:#fff}
.pj-facts__svc{flex:1 1 300px}
.pj-facts__chips{list-style:none;margin:12px 0 0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.pj-facts__chip{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 14px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--core)}
.pj-facts__links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:14px 18px}
.pj-facts__link{white-space:nowrap}
.pj-facts__social{font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--core)}
.pj-facts__social:hover{color:var(--flame)}
/* Follow our work */
.pj-follow{padding:clamp(24px,4vw,44px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);max-width:1100px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:12px 24px}
.pj-follow__links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px}
.pj-follow__links a{font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em}
.pj-follow__links a:hover{color:var(--flame)}
/* Next project */
.pj-next{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;padding:clamp(36px,5vw,64px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);border-top:1px solid var(--line);max-width:1100px}
.pj-next__label{color:var(--mute);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700}
.pj-next__name{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(28px,5vw,56px);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.01em;transition:color .3s var(--ease)}
.pj-next:hover .pj-next__name{color:var(--flame)}
[dir="rtl"] :is(.pj-facts dt,.pj-next__label){letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none}
/* Portfolio tile meta + intro */
.pf__meta{position:relative;z-index:2;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:12px;text-align:center}
.pf__cat{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82)}
.pf__intro{max-width:56ch;margin-top:18px;color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,19px)}
/* About mission */
.ab-lede--mute{max-width:58ch;color:var(--mute);margin-top:clamp(28px,3.4vh,40px);font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,19px);line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0}
/* Contact status */
.cform__status{margin-top:18px;font-size:14px;min-height:1.2em}
.cform__status.is-success{color:#5fd0a3}
.cform__status.is-error{color:var(--flame)}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .shape__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .pj-gallery{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ═══ Arabic / RTL ══════════════════════════════════════ */
@font-face{font-family:Almarai;src:url("/assets/fonts/Almarai-Regular.ttf") format("truetype");font-weight:400;font-display:swap;}
@font-face{font-family:Almarai;src:url("/assets/fonts/Almarai-Bold.ttf") format("truetype");font-weight:700;font-display:swap;}
/* Almarai is the whole-page face in Arabic (Latin display fonts have no
   Arabic glyphs). Heaviest weight shipped is 700, so cap big display type
   at 700 to avoid faux-bold smear. */
[dir="rtl"]{--display:"Almarai","Avenir Next",sans-serif;--body:"Almarai","Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif}
[dir="rtl"] body{line-height:1.7}
[dir="rtl"] :is(.cta__title,.ab-huge,.ab-huge--xl,.team__title,.team__row,.pf__title,.pf__label,.ab-mid,
  .ab-band__copy h2,.shape__title,.shape__card h3,.pj-hero__title,.pj__lede,.pj-role__text,.marquee__row,
  .menu__group a,.hero__door,.hero__tag,.nav__links a,.foot__nav a,.field span,.cform__submit,.btn,.eyebrow,
  .ct__title){font-weight:700}
/* Latin micro-typography (tight tracking, ALL-CAPS, italics) doesn't suit Arabic */
[dir="rtl"] :is(.ab-huge,.cta__title,.pj-hero__title,.team__title,.ab-band__copy h2,.shape__title,.pf__title,
  .pj__lede,.pj-role__text,.ab-mid){letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.16}
[dir="rtl"] :is(.eyebrow,.nav__links a,.foot__nav a,.field span,.pj-hero__client,.pf__cat,.team__role,
  .pj__shot figcaption,.cform__email,.marquee__row,.menu__cta,.menu__label,.menu__group a){letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none}
[dir="rtl"] :is(.ab-lede,.ab-lede--mute,.pf__intro,.cta__sub,.shape__card p,.ab-band__side){letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.85}
[dir="rtl"] .ab-lede{max-width:48ch}
[dir="rtl"] em,[dir="rtl"] .ab-bridge .bridge,[dir="rtl"] .ab-band__side{font-style:normal}
/* Flip the absolutely-positioned hero furniture */
[dir="rtl"] .hero__eyebrow{left:auto;right:clamp(20px,6vw,90px)}
[dir="rtl"] .hero__tag{left:auto;right:clamp(20px,6vw,90px);text-align:right}
[dir="rtl"] .hero__door--l{left:auto;right:clamp(20px,9vw,150px)}
[dir="rtl"] .hero__door--r{right:auto;left:clamp(20px,9vw,150px)}
/* Forward affordances point the other way in RTL */
[dir="rtl"] .btn:hover span{transform:translateX(-6px)}
/* Band: keep the dark side of the scrim under the (now right-aligned) copy */
[dir="rtl"] .ab-band__scrim{background:linear-gradient(270deg,rgba(14,26,31,.78),rgba(14,26,31,.35))}
/* Marquee drifts the natural reading direction */
[dir="rtl"] .marquee__track{animation-direction:reverse}
/* Selected-work scroller: copy aligns right, forward affordances mirror */
[dir="rtl"] .work__body{text-align:right}
[dir="rtl"] .work__title{letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.16}
[dir="rtl"] :is(.work__cat,.work__hint){letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none}
[dir="rtl"] .work__card:hover .work__cue i{transform:translateX(-5px)}
[dir="rtl"] .work__all:hover span{transform:translateX(-6px)}
/* Contact: a rotated vertical title doesn't work for Arabic — go horizontal */
[dir="rtl"] .ct{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,40px)}
[dir="rtl"] .ct__title{writing-mode:horizontal-tb;transform:none;align-self:start;font-size:clamp(48px,12vw,120px)}
[dir="rtl"] .cform__email a,[dir="rtl"] .cform__wa a{direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed}
[dir="rtl"] .foot__bottom a[href^="mailto"]{direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed}
@media(max-width:860px){
  [dir="rtl"] .hero__door--l{left:auto;right:18px}
  [dir="rtl"] .hero__door--r{right:auto;left:18px}
}

/* ── Phone polish (≤560px): tighter rhythm, right-sized type ── */
@media(max-width:560px){
  /* Hero — calmer eyebrow, tag clear of the pills */
  .hero__eyebrow{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.1em;line-height:1.6;max-width:78%}
  .hero__mark{width:min(64vw,210px)}
  .hero__door{bottom:92px;font-size:20px;padding:8px 18px}
  .hero__tag{bottom:42px;font-size:16px;max-width:84%}
  /* Marquee */
  .marquee{padding:14px 0}
  .marquee__row{font-size:clamp(15px,5vw,22px)}
  .marquee__row span{padding:0 16px}
  /* About */
  .ab-intro{padding-top:114px}
  .ab-lede{font-size:20px;max-width:none}
  .ab-lede--mute{font-size:15px}
  .ab-huge{font-size:clamp(30px,8.6vw,42px);margin-top:40px}
  .ab-huge--xl{font-size:clamp(42px,12vw,58px)}
  .ab-mid{font-size:clamp(21px,5.6vw,30px)}
  .ab-band{min-height:72vh}
  .ab-stmt,.ab-bridge,.team,.shape{padding-block:64px}
  .team__title{font-size:clamp(46px,13vw,90px)}
  .shape{padding-top:64px}
  .shape__title{font-size:clamp(26px,7vw,40px);margin-bottom:36px}
  /* Project detail */
  .pj-hero{min-height:72vh;padding-bottom:44px}
  .pj-hero__title{font-size:clamp(40px,12.5vw,74px)}
  .pj-body{padding-top:64px}
  .pj__lede,.pj-role__text{font-size:clamp(20px,5.4vw,28px)}
  .pj-gallery{padding-block:56px}
  .pj__shot img{height:clamp(220px,60vw,360px)}
  /* Portfolio + CTA */
  .pf__title{font-size:clamp(40px,11vw,64px)}
  .pf-case__media{aspect-ratio:3/2}
  .pf-case__name{font-size:clamp(34px,9vw,48px)}
  .cta{padding-block:clamp(60px,15vw,96px)}
  .cta__title{font-size:clamp(30px,8.6vw,48px)}
  /* Contact — title above the form, comfortable */
  .ct{padding-top:118px;gap:14px}
  .ct__title{font-size:clamp(40px,15vw,72px)}
  .cform__grid{gap:28px}
  /* Footer */
  .foot__top{gap:26px}
  /* Insights subscribe band */
  .insights{padding-block:56px;gap:20px}
  .insights__title{font-size:clamp(26px,7.5vw,38px)}
  .insights__body{font-size:15px}
  .insights__micro{padding:0 4px;text-align:center}
  /* Bespoke band */
  .bspk{padding-block:56px}
  .bspk__title{font-size:clamp(24px,6.5vw,34px)}
  /* FAQ */
  .faq{padding-top:114px}
  .faq__title{font-size:clamp(30px,9vw,44px)}
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   GUIDES — AI-search content layer (hub + guide detail).
   Dark-ink reading theme; reuses .eyebrow, .btn and .faq__ accordions.
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.guides-page,.guide-page{background:var(--ink)}

/* Hub */
.guides{padding:clamp(120px,16vh,180px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px) clamp(70px,10vw,120px);max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;background:var(--ink)}
.guides__head{max-width:60ch;margin-bottom:clamp(34px,5vw,64px)}
.guides__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(34px,6vw,76px);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:14px 0 16px}
.guides__intro{color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,19px);line-height:1.6;max-width:54ch}
.guides__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.6vw,20px)}
@media(max-width:820px){.guides__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.guides__card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;padding:clamp(22px,3vw,34px);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);transition:border-color .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease)}
.guides__card:hover{border-color:var(--flame);transform:translateY(-3px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)}
.guides__cat{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--flame);font-weight:700}
.guides__name{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(19px,2vw,25px);line-height:1.18;color:var(--core)}
.guides__sub{color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;max-width:46ch}
.guides__cue{margin-top:6px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--core)}
.guides__cue i{font-style:normal;color:var(--flame)}
.guides__cta{margin-top:clamp(40px,6vw,64px);padding-top:clamp(28px,4vw,40px);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.guides__cta p{color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;margin-bottom:18px;max-width:48ch}

/* Detail */
.gd{padding:clamp(120px,16vh,180px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px) clamp(60px,9vw,110px);max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;background:var(--ink)}
.gd__head{margin-bottom:clamp(34px,5vw,56px)}
.gd__head .eyebrow a{color:var(--flame);text-decoration:none}
.gd__head .eyebrow a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.gd__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(32px,5.4vw,60px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:14px 0 18px}
.gd__sub{color:var(--core);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(17px,1.8vw,22px);line-height:1.5;max-width:54ch}
.gd__byline,.guides__byline{margin-top:14px;color:var(--mute);font-weight:400;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.02em}
.gd__byline time,.guides__byline time{white-space:nowrap}
.guides__faq{margin-top:64px;max-width:760px}
.guides__faq-title{font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,28px);margin-bottom:18px}
.gd__summary{margin-top:18px;color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,18px);line-height:1.75;max-width:64ch;
  padding-inline-start:18px;border-inline-start:2px solid var(--flame)}
.gd__body{margin-bottom:clamp(30px,5vw,52px)}
.gd__section{margin-bottom:clamp(26px,4vw,42px)}
.gd__h2{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,32px);line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.005em;margin:0 0 14px;color:var(--core)}
.gd__section p,.gd__step-txt p{color:var(--mute);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,17px);line-height:1.78;max-width:70ch;margin:0 0 12px}
/* Steps (HowTo) */
.gd__steps-wrap{margin:clamp(30px,5vw,52px) 0;padding-top:clamp(28px,4vw,40px);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.gd__steps{list-style:none;counter-reset:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:clamp(16px,2vw,24px);margin-top:24px}
.gd__step{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start}
.gd__step-n{flex:0 0 auto;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:16px;color:var(--flame);border:1px solid var(--flame)}
/* Each step number blooms in as its step reveals — the how-to reads as a
   sequence, not a static list. */
.gd__step.in .gd__step-n{animation:stepPop .55s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1) both}
@keyframes stepPop{
  0%{transform:scale(.72);box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(243,25,1,0)}
  55%{box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(243,25,1,.13)}
  100%{transform:scale(1);box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(243,25,1,0)}}
.gd__step-name{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(17px,1.8vw,20px);margin:6px 0 6px;color:var(--core)}
/* FAQ block reuses .faq__ accordion styles */
.gd__faq{margin:clamp(30px,5vw,52px) 0;padding-top:clamp(28px,4vw,40px);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.gd__faq .gd__h2{margin-bottom:18px}
/* Takeaway + CTA */
.gd__take{margin:clamp(30px,5vw,52px) 0;padding:clamp(26px,4vw,40px);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;background:rgba(251,56,0,.06)}
.gd__take-txt{color:var(--core);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(16px,1.7vw,20px);line-height:1.6;max-width:62ch;margin:0 0 22px}
.gd__cta-row,.gd-rel__grid{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px}
/* Related */
.gd-rel{padding-top:clamp(28px,4vw,40px);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.gd-rel__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin:18px 0 24px}
@media(max-width:760px){.gd-rel__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.gd-rel__card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;
  transition:border-color .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease)}
.gd-rel__card:hover{border-color:var(--flame);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.gd-rel__cat{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--flame);font-weight:700}
.gd-rel__name{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:16px;line-height:1.25;color:var(--core)}
.gd-rel__name i{font-style:normal;color:var(--flame)}
.gd-rel__all{display:inline-block;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--core)}
.gd-rel__all span{color:var(--flame)}
/* RTL reading rhythm (mirrors the .faq rules) */
[dir="rtl"] :is(.guides__title,.gd__title){letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.16}
[dir="rtl"] :is(.guides__intro,.gd__sub,.gd__summary,.gd__section p,.gd__step-txt p,.gd__take-txt){letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.9}

/* Contextual guides band on project / FAQ / home pages (reuses .gd-rel cards) */
.rg-band{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(48px,8vw,96px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);background:var(--ink);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.rg-band .gd-rel__grid{margin-top:18px}

/* ── Deliverable ladder (replaces the old process section) ─ */
.lad__villain{max-width:34ch;margin:0 auto 18px;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(19px,2.8vw,28px);line-height:1.25;color:var(--core)}
.lad__villain::after{content:"";display:block;width:46px;height:3px;background:var(--flame);margin:16px auto 0;border-radius:2px}
[dir="rtl"] .lad__villain{letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5}
.lad{padding:clamp(70px,11vw,150px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);background:var(--ink-2)}
.lad__head{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto clamp(28px,4vw,48px);text-align:center}
.lad__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(28px,4.4vw,46px);line-height:1.08;margin-top:10px}
.lad__sub{margin-top:14px;color:var(--mute);font-size:clamp(14px,1.7vw,17px);line-height:1.6}
.lad__rungs{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;max-width:880px;margin:0 auto}
.lad__rung{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:clamp(20px,3vw,30px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);transition:transform .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease)}
.lad__rung:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
.lad__rung.is-free{border-color:var(--flame);background:rgba(251,56,0,.06);box-shadow:var(--shadow-flame)}
.lad__rung-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.lad__name{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(18px,2.4vw,23px);color:var(--core)}
.lad__price{font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(16px,2.1vw,20px);color:var(--flame);white-space:nowrap}
.lad__deliverable{margin-top:6px;color:var(--core);opacity:.9;font-size:clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.4}
.lad__deliverable-label{color:var(--mute);font-weight:500;opacity:.85}
.lad__job{margin-top:8px;color:#cfdce0;font-size:clamp(14px,1.6vw,16px);line-height:1.55;max-width:64ch}
.lad__credit{margin-top:13px;display:flex;gap:9px;align-items:baseline;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--core);opacity:.92;line-height:1.5}
.lad__tag{flex:none;border:1px solid var(--flame);color:var(--flame);border-radius:999px;padding:2px 11px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}
.lad__split,.lad__note{margin-top:8px;font-size:13px;color:var(--mute);line-height:1.5}
.lad__note{opacity:.8}
.lad__cta{margin-top:clamp(28px,4vw,44px)}
.lad__head + .lad__rungs{margin-top:0}
.lad{text-align:center}
.lad__rung{text-align:start}
[dir="rtl"] .lad__title{letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.18}
[dir="rtl"] :is(.lad__sub,.lad__job,.lad__credit,.lad__name,.lad__deliverable){letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.7}
[dir="rtl"] .lad__tag{letter-spacing:0}

/* ── Decision-Ready Standard (commits vs excludes) ───────── */
.drs{padding:clamp(70px,11vw,150px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);background:var(--ink)}
.drs__head{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto clamp(28px,4vw,46px);text-align:center}
.drs__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,42px);line-height:1.1;margin-top:10px}
.drs__sub{margin-top:12px;color:var(--mute);font-size:clamp(14px,1.7vw,17px)}
.drs__cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(16px,3vw,30px);max-width:940px;margin:0 auto}
.drs__col{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:clamp(22px,3vw,32px)}
.drs__col--in{border-top:3px solid var(--flame)}
.drs__col--out{opacity:.86}
.drs__colhead{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(15px,1.9vw,18px);margin-bottom:16px;color:var(--core)}
.drs__list{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.drs__li{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:clamp(14px,1.6vw,15.5px);line-height:1.5;color:#cfdce0}
.drs__mark{flex:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:800;line-height:1.4}
.drs__col--in .drs__mark{color:var(--flame)}
.drs__col--out .drs__mark{color:var(--mute)}
[dir="rtl"] :is(.drs__title,.drs__colhead){letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.25}
[dir="rtl"] :is(.drs__sub,.drs__li){letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.8}
@media (max-width:680px){.drs__cols{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ── Proof of Origin band ────────────────────────────────── */
.proof{display:flex;gap:clamp(20px,3.5vw,44px);align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:clamp(48px,8vw,90px) clamp(20px,6vw,90px);background:var(--ink-2);border-block:1px solid var(--line)}
.proof__seal{flex:none;color:var(--flame);line-height:0}
.proof__copy{flex:1;min-width:260px}
.proof__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(22px,3.2vw,34px);line-height:1.12;margin-top:8px}
.proof__body{margin-top:10px;color:#cfdce0;font-size:clamp(14px,1.7vw,16.5px);line-height:1.55;max-width:62ch}
.proof__legal{margin-top:12px;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--mute);opacity:.82;line-height:1.5;max-width:62ch}
[dir="rtl"] .proof__title{letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.2}
[dir="rtl"] :is(.proof__body,.proof__legal){letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.8}

/* Hero: drop the V-mark cluster so the mark centres on the slide's focal
   subject (the "ball"); desktop only — mobile hero stacks differently. The
   SCROLL cue gets its own clearance at the very bottom so the (now shorter)
   CTA subline never crowds it. JS does not transform .hero__center. */
@media (min-width:800px){ .hero__center{ transform:translateY(46px) } }
.intro__cue{ bottom:clamp(18px,2.6vh,26px) }

/* Arabic cursive joining — zero all letter-spacing on RTL (Arabic) pages so
   tracked eyebrows / nav / display type don't shatter Arabic into loose
   letters. Neutral spacing on any Latin brand words is harmless. */
[dir="rtl"] *{letter-spacing:0 !important}