:root {
  --sand: #F4EBDD; --sand-2: #EBDFCC; --paper: #FBF6EE;
  --ochre: #C75E2A; --ochre-deep: #A8481C; --ochre-soft: #F3D9C4;
  --euc: #5B7355; --euc-deep: #3D4F39; --euc-soft: #DCE3D3;
  --charcoal: #2A2420; --charcoal-2: #1A1612;
  --ink: #2A2420; --muted: #6E6256; --line: #DFD2BE; --line-2: #CDBCA1;
  --wattle: #E0A92E;
  --serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif; --sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
}
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--sans); background: var(--sand); color: var(--ink);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; line-height: 1.55; overflow-x: hidden;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(110,98,86,0.04) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
.container { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .container { padding: 0 20px; } }

/* ============ LOADER ============ */
#loader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999; background: var(--charcoal);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, visibility 0.7s ease;
}
#loader.done { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.loader-stage { width: 210px; height: 210px; position: relative; }
.loader-stage > svg.mallow { width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
.ql-part { opacity: 0; transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; animation: qlIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) forwards; }
.ql-p1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; } .ql-p2 { animation-delay: 0.22s; } .ql-p3 { animation-delay: 0.34s; }
.ql-p4 { animation-delay: 0.46s; } .ql-p5 { animation-delay: 0.58s; } .ql-p6 { animation-delay: 0.7s; } .ql-p7 { animation-delay: 0.82s; }
@keyframes qlIn { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5) translateY(6px); } 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); } }
.loader-ring { position: absolute; inset: -16px; }
.loader-ring circle { fill: none; stroke: rgba(224,169,46,0.22); stroke-width: 2.5; }
.loader-ring .prog { stroke: var(--wattle); stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 720; stroke-dashoffset: 720; animation: ring 2.3s ease-in-out forwards; }
@keyframes ring { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
.loader-word { margin-top: 38px; font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 22px; color: var(--sand); opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease 0.9s forwards; }
.loader-sub { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.28em; color: rgba(244,235,221,0.4); opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease 1.2s forwards; }
@keyframes fadeUp { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } 100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
#page { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.1s; }
#page.shown { opacity: 1; }

/* idle mascot motion */
.m-breathe { animation: breathe 3.4s ease-in-out infinite; transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center bottom; }
@keyframes breathe { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0) scaleY(1); } 50% { transform: translateY(-1px) scaleY(1.015); } }
.m-blink { animation: blink 4s ease-in-out infinite; transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; }
@keyframes blink { 0%,93%,100% { transform: scaleY(1); } 96.5% { transform: scaleY(0.08); } }
.m-arm { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: 75% 15%; }
.m-wave { animation: wave 2.6s ease-in-out 0.4s infinite; }
@keyframes wave { 0%,100% { transform: rotate(0deg); } 12% { transform: rotate(-22deg); } 24% { transform: rotate(6deg); } 36% { transform: rotate(-14deg); } 48% { transform: rotate(0deg); } }

/* ============ NAV ============ */
nav.top { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; background: rgba(244,235,221,0.86); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 14px 0; }
.logo { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 21px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; color: var(--charcoal); }
.logo-mark { width: 42px; height: 42px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 32px; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a { color: var(--ink); transition: color 0.2s; position: relative; }
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--ochre); }
.nav-links a.active::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -6px; height: 2px; background: var(--ochre); border-radius: 2px; }
.cta { background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--paper); padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: all 0.25s ease; border: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--sans); }
.cta:hover { background: var(--ochre); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.cta .arrow { transition: transform 0.25s; }
.cta:hover .arrow { transform: translate(2px,-2px); }
.menu-btn { display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; }
.menu-btn span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--charcoal); margin: 4px 0; transition: 0.3s; }
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .nav-links { position: fixed; inset: 64px 0 auto 0; flex-direction: column; background: var(--paper); padding: 24px 32px; gap: 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); transform: translateY(-120%); transition: transform 0.35s ease; align-items: flex-start; }
  .nav-links.open { transform: translateY(0); }
  .menu-btn { display: block; }
}

/* ============ SHARED HEADINGS ============ */
section { padding: 100px 0; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { section { padding: 60px 0; } }
.section-head { margin-bottom: 54px; max-width: 760px; }
.section-eyebrow { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ochre); margin-bottom: 16px; }
h2.section-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 54px); line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 18px; }
h2.section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--ochre); font-weight: 300; }
.section-sub { font-size: 17px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 600px; }

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero { padding: 70px 0 84px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--euc-deep); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; margin-bottom: 26px; background: var(--euc-soft); padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px; }
.eyebrow .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ochre); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.35; } }
h1.headline { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(40px, 5.6vw, 74px); line-height: 1.0; letter-spacing: -0.025em; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 26px; }
h1.headline em { font-style: italic; color: var(--ochre); font-weight: 300; }
.hero-sub { font-size: 17px; color: var(--muted); max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 38px; line-height: 1.7; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta.ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--charcoal); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
.cta.ghost:hover { background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--charcoal); }
.hero-visual { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1/1.04; border-radius: 26px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -20px rgba(167,72,28,0.35); }
.hero-visual > svg.scene { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.hv-tag { position: absolute; background: rgba(251,246,238,0.95); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); padding: 11px 15px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--charcoal); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; }
.hv-tag .tdot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--euc); }
.hv-tag.t1 { top: 24px; left: 24px; } .hv-tag.t2 { bottom: 24px; right: 24px; }
.hv-tag.t3 { top: 50%; left: 24px; transform: translateY(-50%); background: var(--ochre); color: white; } .hv-tag.t3 .tdot { background: var(--wattle); }
.mascot-peek { position: absolute; bottom: 0; right: 16px; width: 180px; height: 215px; z-index: 3; animation: peekUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) 0.3s both; }
@keyframes peekUp { 0% { transform: translateY(130px); opacity: 0; } 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; } }
.mascot-peek svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
.speech { position: absolute; bottom: 118px; right: 188px; background: var(--paper); padding: 11px 15px; border-radius: 14px 14px 14px 2px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--charcoal); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.22); white-space: nowrap; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.5s ease 1.1s forwards; z-index: 4; }
.speech::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -7px; left: 14px; border: 7px solid transparent; border-top-color: var(--paper); border-bottom: 0; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 46px; } .hero { padding: 40px 0 60px; } .mascot-peek { width: 138px; height: 164px; } .speech { bottom: 96px; right: 150px; font-size: 11.5px; } }

/* ============ STATS ============ */
.stats-bar { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--sand-2); }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); padding: 38px 0; }
.stat { padding: 0 24px; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
.stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 48px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.stat-num span { color: var(--ochre); }
.stat-label { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 30px 0; } .stat { border-right: none; padding: 0 16px; } .stat:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid var(--line); } }

/* ============ MARQUEE ============ */
.marquee { overflow: hidden; padding: 26px 0; background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--sand); }
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 50px; animation: scroll 32s linear infinite; white-space: nowrap; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 34px; font-weight: 300; font-style: italic; }
.marquee-track span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 50px; }
.marquee-track .sep { color: var(--ochre); font-style: normal; }
@keyframes scroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ============ SERVICES GRID ============ */
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.service-card { background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 20px; padding: 34px 30px; transition: all 0.3s ease; position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 500px; overflow: hidden; }
.service-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; background: var(--accent-c, var(--ochre)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -18px rgba(42,36,32,0.22); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.service-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card:hover .sc-mascot { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
.sc-1 { --accent-c: var(--ochre); } .sc-2 { --accent-c: var(--euc); } .sc-3 { --accent-c: var(--wattle); }
.sc-mascot { position: absolute; top: 22px; right: 20px; width: 58px; height: 58px; opacity: 0.22; transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-8deg); transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1); }
.sc-mascot svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
.sc-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.sc-1 .sc-icon { background: var(--ochre-soft); } .sc-2 .sc-icon { background: var(--euc-soft); } .sc-3 .sc-icon { background: #F6E6BE; }
.sc-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.sc-1 .sc-icon svg { stroke: var(--ochre-deep); } .sc-2 .sc-icon svg { stroke: var(--euc-deep); } .sc-3 .sc-icon svg { stroke: #9A6E0E; }
.service-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 25px; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin-bottom: 13px; color: var(--charcoal); }
.sc-desc { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6; }
.sc-list { list-style: none; margin-top: auto; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.sc-list li { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); padding: 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.sc-list li::before { content: ''; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent-c, var(--ochre)); flex-shrink: 0; }
.sc-link { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent-c, var(--ochre)); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: gap 0.25s; }
.service-card:hover .sc-link { gap: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .service-card { min-height: 0; } }

/* ============ SPLIT / ABOUT ============ */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
.split.rev { direction: rtl; } .split.rev > * { direction: ltr; }
.split-img { aspect-ratio: 4/5; border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -25px rgba(42,36,32,0.3); position: relative; }
.split-img > svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.split h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 48px); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 22px; color: var(--charcoal); }
.split h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--ochre); }
.split p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.split-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 34px; padding-top: 34px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.split-stats .sn { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 36px; line-height: 1; color: var(--charcoal); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.split-stats .sn span { color: var(--ochre); }
.split-stats .sl { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-top: 6px; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; } .split.rev { direction: ltr; } .split-img { aspect-ratio: 4/3; } }

/* ============ WHY ============ */
.why-section { background: var(--euc-deep); color: var(--sand); }
.why-section .section-eyebrow { color: var(--wattle); }
.why-section h2.section-title { color: var(--sand); }
.why-section h2.section-title em { color: var(--ochre-soft); }
.why-section .section-sub { color: rgba(244,235,221,0.7); }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 50px; }
.why-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding: 38px 30px; border-radius: 20px; transition: all 0.3s; }
.why-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.why-num { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 26px; color: var(--wattle); margin-bottom: 24px; display: inline-block; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); padding-bottom: 10px; min-width: 56px; }
.why-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 13px; letter-spacing: -0.015em; color: var(--sand); }
.why-card p { color: rgba(244,235,221,0.72); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ PROCESS ============ */
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 4px; margin-top: 50px; }
.process-step { padding: 26px 18px; border-top: 2px solid var(--line-2); transition: all 0.3s; }
.process-step:hover { border-top-color: var(--ochre); }
.process-step:hover .ps-num { color: var(--ochre); }
.ps-num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 16px; transition: color 0.3s; }
.ps-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--charcoal); }
.ps-desc { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 8px; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ REGIONS ============ */
.regions-section { background: var(--sand-2); }
.regions-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.map-wrap { position: relative; }
.map-wrap svg { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.region-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.region { padding: 22px 24px; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; transition: all 0.3s; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; cursor: pointer; }
.region:hover { transform: translateX(6px); border-color: var(--ochre); }
.region-code { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 20px; color: var(--ochre); min-width: 44px; }
.region-name { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 21px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--charcoal); }
.region-tag { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-top: 2px; }
.region.active { background: var(--charcoal); }
.region.active .region-name { color: var(--sand); }
.region.active .region-code { color: var(--wattle); }
.region.active .region-tag { color: rgba(244,235,221,0.6); }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .regions-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }

/* ============ TESTIMONIAL ============ */
.testimonial-section { background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--sand); padding: 116px 0; }
.testimonial-section .section-eyebrow { color: var(--wattle); }
.testimonial-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 70px; align-items: center; }
.quote-mark { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 180px; line-height: 0.6; color: var(--ochre); font-style: italic; }
.testimonial-text { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(23px, 2.5vw, 34px); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.32; letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin-bottom: 34px; font-style: italic; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding-top: 26px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.ta-avatar { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ochre), var(--ochre-deep)); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 20px; color: white; }
.ta-name { font-weight: 500; font-size: 15px; }
.ta-role { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(244,235,221,0.6); margin-top: 2px; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; } .quote-mark { font-size: 100px; line-height: 0.4; } }

/* ============ FINAL CTA ============ */
.final-cta { border-radius: 32px; padding: 84px 60px 90px; text-align: center; max-width: 1180px; margin: 60px auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ochre) 0%, var(--ochre-deep) 100%); color: var(--sand); }
.final-cta::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(224,169,46,0.3) 0%, transparent 50%); }
.final-cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.final-cta .section-eyebrow { color: var(--wattle); }
.final-cta h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 58px); line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 22px; max-width: 720px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; color: var(--paper); }
.final-cta h2 em { font-style: italic; color: #FBEAD0; }
.final-cta p { color: rgba(251,246,238,0.85); font-size: 17px; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto 34px; line-height: 1.6; }
.final-cta .cta { background: var(--paper); color: var(--charcoal); }
.final-cta .cta:hover { background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--paper); }
.final-cta .cta.ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--paper); border-color: rgba(251,246,238,0.4); }
.final-cta .cta.ghost:hover { background: var(--paper); color: var(--ochre-deep); }
.cta-mascot { width: 104px; height: 104px; margin: 0 auto 22px; }
.cta-mascot svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .final-cta { padding: 54px 28px 60px; margin: 40px 16px; } }

/* ============ PAGE HEADER (sub pages) ============ */
.page-hero { padding: 30px 0 70px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--muted); transition: color 0.2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--ochre); }
.breadcrumb .sep { opacity: 0.5; }
.breadcrumb .current { color: var(--charcoal); font-weight: 500; }
.back-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ochre); margin-bottom: 30px; transition: gap 0.2s; }
.back-link:hover { gap: 12px; }
.page-hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.page-hero h1 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 64px); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -0.025em; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.page-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--ochre); }
.page-hero .lead { font-size: 18px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 540px; }
.page-hero-badge { aspect-ratio: 1/1; border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; display: grid; place-items: center; position: relative; }
.page-hero-badge svg { width: 78%; height: 78%; overflow: visible; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .page-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; } .page-hero-badge { max-width: 280px; } }

/* offering rows */
.offerings { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.offering { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr; gap: 28px; padding: 38px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); align-items: start; transition: background 0.3s; }
.offering:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.offering-num { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 30px; color: var(--accent-c, var(--ochre)); }
.offering h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: -0.015em; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.offering p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 640px; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .offering { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; padding: 28px 0; } }

/* next/prev service nav */
.svc-nav { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; margin-top: 20px; }
.svc-nav a { padding: 28px 30px; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: all 0.3s; }
.svc-nav a:hover { border-color: var(--ochre); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -16px rgba(42,36,32,0.2); }
.svc-nav .dir { font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.svc-nav .nm { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--charcoal); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.svc-nav .next { text-align: right; }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .svc-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
footer { background: var(--charcoal-2); color: var(--sand); padding: 76px 0 34px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.footer-brand .logo { color: var(--sand); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(244,235,221,0.6); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 320px; }
.acknowledgement { margin-top: 22px; font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(244,235,221,0.45); font-style: italic; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 340px; border-left: 2px solid var(--ochre); padding-left: 14px; }
.footer-col h4 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--sand); }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(244,235,221,0.6); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col li a { transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col li a:hover { color: var(--ochre-soft); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding-top: 26px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(244,235,221,0.45); flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.footer-socials a { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: all 0.2s; }
.footer-socials a:hover { background: var(--ochre); border-color: var(--ochre); }
.footer-socials svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* reveal on scroll */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.001s !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.001s !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   v2 ENHANCEMENTS — polish, motion, depth
   ============================================================ */

/* animated hero sky elements */
.scene .sun-glow { transform-origin: 340px 150px; animation: sunPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes sunPulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 0.92; transform: scale(1); } 50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.04); } }
.scene .star { animation: twinkle 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
.scene .star:nth-child(odd) { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.scene .cloud { animation: drift 26s linear infinite; }
.scene .cloud2 { animation: drift 38s linear infinite; }
@keyframes twinkle { 0%,100% { opacity: 0.5; } 50% { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes drift { 0% { transform: translateX(-80px); } 100% { transform: translateX(560px); } }
.scene .bird { animation: fly 18s linear infinite; opacity: 0; }
.scene .bird2 { animation: fly 22s linear infinite 4s; opacity: 0; }
@keyframes fly { 0% { transform: translate(-40px, 20px); opacity: 0; } 10% { opacity: 0.8; } 90% { opacity: 0.8; } 100% { transform: translate(520px, -30px); opacity: 0; } }

/* trusted-by strip */
.trusted { padding: 46px 0; background: var(--sand); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.trusted-label { text-align: center; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 26px; }
.trusted-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 56px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.trusted-logo { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--charcoal); opacity: 0.42; letter-spacing: -0.01em; transition: opacity 0.3s; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; }
.trusted-logo:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.trusted-logo .tl-dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--ochre); }
.trusted-logo .tl-dot.e { background: var(--euc); border-radius: 50%; }
.trusted-logo .tl-dot.w { background: var(--wattle); transform: rotate(45deg); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .trusted-row { gap: 30px; } .trusted-logo { font-size: 18px; } }

/* count-up stat shimmer when in view */
.stat-num { transition: color 0.3s; }
.stat.in .stat-num { animation: statPop 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1); }
@keyframes statPop { 0% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0; } 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } }

/* richer service cards — always-visible mascot peeking, lift + glow */
.service-card .sc-mascot { opacity: 0.5; transform: translateY(0) rotate(-4deg); }
.service-card:hover .sc-mascot { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(0deg) scale(1.08); }
.service-card { position: relative; }
.service-card .sc-glow { position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 20px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 0%, var(--accent-c, var(--ochre)), transparent 60%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s; pointer-events: none; }
.service-card:hover .sc-glow { opacity: 0.08; }
.service-card .sc-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--accent-c, var(--ochre)); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-c, var(--ochre)) 12%, transparent); padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 16px; width: fit-content; }

/* staggered reveal children */
.reveal-stagger > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.reveal-stagger.in > * { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.45s; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.55s; }

/* rotating testimonials */
.t-rotator { position: relative; min-height: 220px; }
.t-slide { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; pointer-events: none; }
.t-slide.active { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); position: relative; pointer-events: auto; }
.t-dots { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 30px; }
.t-dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(244,235,221,0.25); border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s; padding: 0; }
.t-dot.active { background: var(--wattle); width: 26px; border-radius: 5px; }

/* scroll progress bar */
#scroll-prog { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ochre), var(--wattle)); z-index: 200; transition: width 0.1s linear; }

/* back-to-top + Mallow companion */
#to-top { position: fixed; bottom: 26px; right: 26px; width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--charcoal); border: none; cursor: pointer; z-index: 150; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.8); transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(42,36,32,0.3); display: grid; place-items: center; }
#to-top.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
#to-top:hover { background: var(--ochre); transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05); }
#to-top svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

/* section divider — gum-leaf flourish */
.leaf-divider { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; padding: 8px 0; }
.leaf-divider .ld-line { height: 1px; width: 80px; background: var(--line-2); }
.leaf-divider svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; opacity: 0.6; }

/* image hover zoom for cards (future-proof) */
.hover-float { transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1); }
.hover-float:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }

/* nicer focus states for accessibility */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--ochre); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ============================================================
   v3 — additional page components
   ============================================================ */

/* services overview — big feature rows */
.svc-feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; padding: 70px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.svc-feature:first-of-type { border-top: none; }
.svc-feature.rev .svc-feature-text { order: 2; }
.svc-feature-visual { aspect-ratio: 5/4; border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; box-shadow: 0 26px 60px -24px rgba(42,36,32,0.28); }
.svc-feature-visual svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.svc-feature-text .sc-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--accent-c, var(--ochre)); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-c, var(--ochre)) 12%, transparent); padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.svc-feature-text h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 44px); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.svc-feature-text h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent-c, var(--ochre)); }
.svc-feature-text p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.svc-feature-text .chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.svc-feature-text .chip { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink); background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 7px 13px; border-radius: 999px; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .svc-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 48px 0; } .svc-feature.rev .svc-feature-text { order: 0; } }

/* careers */
.perks-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 14px; }
.perk { background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 30px 26px; transition: all 0.3s; }
.perk:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--line-2); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -18px rgba(42,36,32,0.18); }
.perk-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--ochre-soft); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.perk-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; stroke: var(--ochre-deep); }
.perk h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--charcoal); }
.perk p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .perks-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.jobs { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.job { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 20px; align-items: center; padding: 26px 28px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; background: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 12px; transition: all 0.3s; cursor: pointer; }
.job:hover { border-color: var(--ochre); transform: translateX(6px); }
.job-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 21px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.job-meta { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.job-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.job-apply { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ochre); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; white-space: nowrap; transition: gap 0.25s; }
.job:hover .job-apply { gap: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .job { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* blog grid */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.post { background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; transition: all 0.3s; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.post:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -20px rgba(42,36,32,0.22); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.post-thumb { aspect-ratio: 16/10; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.post-thumb svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.post-body { padding: 26px 26px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-cat { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--ochre); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.post h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 21px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.post p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px; flex: 1; }
.post-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.post-foot .author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.post-foot .av { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ochre), var(--ochre-deep)); }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* featured post (first) */
.post-featured { grid-column: span 3; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 0; }
.post-featured .post-thumb { aspect-ratio: auto; height: 100%; min-height: 300px; }
.post-featured .post-body { padding: 44px; justify-content: center; }
.post-featured h3 { font-size: 30px; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .post-featured { grid-column: span 1; grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .post-featured .post-thumb { min-height: 220px; } .post-featured .post-body { padding: 28px; } }

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq { max-width: 820px; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-q { width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 26px 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 21px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--charcoal); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.faq-q .ico { width: 24px; height: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; transition: transform 0.3s; }
.faq-q .ico::before, .faq-q .ico::after { content: ''; position: absolute; background: var(--ochre); border-radius: 2px; }
.faq-q .ico::before { top: 11px; left: 2px; right: 2px; height: 2px; }
.faq-q .ico::after { left: 11px; top: 2px; bottom: 2px; width: 2px; transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .ico::after { opacity: 0; }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease; }
.faq-a p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; padding-bottom: 26px; }
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 320px; }

/* page intro lead band */
.intro-band { padding: 60px 0; }
.intro-band .ib-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.intro-band h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(28px,3.2vw,40px); line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--charcoal); }
.intro-band h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--ochre); }
.intro-band p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .intro-band .ib-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; } }

/* 404 */
.nf-wrap { min-height: 64vh; display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 80px 0; }
.nf-code { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(90px, 16vw, 200px); line-height: 0.9; color: var(--ochre); font-style: italic; letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
.nf-mascot { width: 150px; height: 150px; margin: 0 auto 10px; }
.nf-mascot svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }