/* Ward Tech Systems. Steel-blue identity (brand-os 59 / ward-tech-systems-color-system).
   ImpactIQ pages (.theme-storm) switch to Storm-Gold: #000 / #A0752C-#DEB568 / #F4F1ED, no blue. */
:root {
  --ink: #080C15;
  --ink-2: #0D1622;
  --ink-3: #101C2A;
  --line: #1C2A38;
  --text: #EEF3F7;
  --muted: #AAB8C6;
  --dim: #7C8A99;
  --accent: #3B9EF3;
  --accent-2: #3078B4;
  --accent-soft: #8EC7FF;
  --on-accent: #06101C;
  --gold: #C9A04F;
  --gold-hi: #DEB568;
  --gold-lo: #A0752C;
  --ivory: #F4F1ED;
  --radius: 10px;
  --wrap: 1160px;
  --display: 'Saira Condensed', 'Barlow Condensed', 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;
  --body: 'Barlow', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --mono: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, Consolas, monospace;
}
.theme-storm {
  --ink: #000000;
  --ink-2: #0B0A08;
  --ink-3: #14120E;
  --line: #2A241A;
  --text: #F4F1ED;
  --muted: #C9C2B6;
  --dim: #8F887C;
  --accent: #DEB568;
  --accent-2: #A0752C;
  --accent-soft: #EBCB8B;
  --on-accent: #120D04;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0; background: var(--ink); color: var(--text);
  font: 400 17px/1.6 var(--body); overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--accent-soft); text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
a:hover { color: var(--text); }
/* v2: original WTS display type - Saira Condensed, uppercase */
h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; margin: 0 0 .5em; letter-spacing: .005em; text-transform: uppercase; }
h1 { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.4vw, 4.6rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.3rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
ul, ol { padding-left: 1.2em; }
.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--wrap); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px; }
@media (min-width: 720px) { .wrap { padding: 0 32px; } }
.narrow { max-width: 820px; }
.center { text-align: center; }
.skip { position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 8px; background: var(--accent); color: var(--on-accent); padding: 8px 12px; z-index: 99; }
.skip:focus { left: 8px; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset: 3px; }

.kicker { font: 500 .72rem/1.5 var(--mono); letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 1.1em; }
.kicker i { font-style: normal; color: var(--dim); padding: 0 .35em; }
.kicker-gold { color: var(--gold-hi); }
.lede { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.22rem); color: var(--muted); max-width: 44em; }
.fine { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--dim); }
.h-wide { max-width: 22em; }
.h-small { font-size: 1.6rem; }

/* buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5em;
  font: 600 .98rem/1 var(--body); padding: 15px 22px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2)); color: var(--on-accent);
  text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: transform .15s ease, filter .15s ease; min-height: 48px;
}
.btn:hover { color: var(--on-accent); filter: brightness(1.08); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 16px; min-height: 40px; font-size: .9rem; }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; border-color: var(--line); color: var(--text); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--text); }
.btn-gold { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #DEB568, #A0752C); color: #120D04; }
.btn-gold:hover { color: #120D04; }
.btn-ghost-gold { background: transparent; border-color: #5A4524; color: #F4F1ED; }
.btn-ghost-gold:hover { border-color: #DEB568; color: #F4F1ED; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.cta-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 1.6em; }
.link { font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.link::after { content: ' \2192'; }

/* nav */
.nav { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 88%, transparent); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.nav-in { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 64px; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--text); }
.brand-word { font: 700 1.2rem/1 var(--display); letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--text); }
.brand-word b { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; }
.nav-links a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: .93rem; font-weight: 500; }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.nav-links a.btn { color: var(--on-accent); }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 8px; width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--text); transition: transform .2s; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-links { display: none; position: absolute; top: 64px; left: 0; right: 0; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; background: var(--ink-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 8px 16px 16px; }
  .nav-links a { padding: 14px 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 1rem; }
  .nav-links a.btn { margin-top: 12px; border-bottom: 0; }
  .nav.open .nav-links { display: flex; }
  .nav.open .nav-toggle span:first-child { transform: translateY(4px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav.open .nav-toggle span:last-child { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-45deg); }
}

/* hero */
.hero { position: relative; padding: clamp(56px, 10vw, 120px) 0 56px; overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 78% 10%, #13263B 0%, rgba(13,22,34,0) 70%), linear-gradient(100deg, #070B13 0%, #0B1420 45%, #0E1A29 100%); }
.hero-grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(59,158,243,.06) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59,158,243,.06) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 44px 44px; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 30%, transparent 100%); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 30%, transparent 100%); }
.hero-truss { position: absolute; right: -40px; top: 40px; width: min(560px, 60vw); stroke: #3078B4; stroke-width: 1.4; opacity: .45; }
.hero-truss .dim { stroke: #3B9EF3; stroke-width: 1; }
.hero-in { position: relative; }
.hero h1 { max-width: 10.5em; }
.hero h1 span { display: block; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8EC7FF, #3B9EF3 45%, #3078B4); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.proof { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--line); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; margin: 56px 0 12px; }
.proof > div { background: rgba(8,12,21,.82); padding: 22px 20px; }
.proof dt { font: 700 2.4rem/1 var(--display); color: var(--text); }
.proof dd { margin: 6px 0 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.proof-note { position: relative; font: 400 .82rem/1.5 var(--mono); color: var(--dim); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .proof { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .proof dt { font-size: 2rem; } }

/* bands */
.band { padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 110px) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.band-tight { padding: 48px 0; border-top: 0; }
.band-problem { background: var(--ink-2); }
.band-problem h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.6rem); }
.band-problem p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.1rem; }

.cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 40px; }
.card { background: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px 24px; }
.card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .98rem; margin: 0; }
.card-cta { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #10213A, var(--ink-2)); border-color: #22405F; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.card-cta p { margin-bottom: 1em; }
.card-cta .link { margin-top: auto; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* storm band (gold, inside the blue site) */
.band-storm { background: #000; color: #F4F1ED; border-top-color: #2A241A; }
.band-storm p { color: #C9C2B6; }
.storm-in { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.tagline { font: 600 1.05rem var(--display); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #DEB568 !important; }
.flow { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; border-left: 2px solid #3A2F1C; }
.flow li { position: relative; padding: 10px 0 10px 26px; }
.flow li::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: -7px; top: 18px; width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%; background: #000; border: 2px solid #DEB568; }
.flow b { display: block; font: 700 1.3rem var(--display); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #F4F1ED; }
.flow span { color: #A89F90; font-size: .92rem; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .storm-in { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; } }

/* demo teaser */
.demo-teaser { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.demo-teaser p { color: var(--muted); }
.video-thumb { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/9; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid #3A2F1C; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 30%, #2A2012, #000 70%); display: grid; place-items: center; text-decoration: none; overflow: hidden; }
.video-thumb::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(222,181,104,.07) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(222,181,104,.07) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 32px 32px; }
.play { position: relative; width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #DEB568, #A0752C); display: inline-block; }
.play::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 31px; top: 24px; border-left: 22px solid #120D04; border-top: 14px solid transparent; border-bottom: 14px solid transparent; }
.video-label { position: absolute; left: 16px; bottom: 14px; font: 500 .78rem var(--mono); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #DEB568; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .demo-teaser { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* offer ladder */
.band-offer { background: var(--ink-2); }
.ladder { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 40px 0 20px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; align-items: stretch; }
.ladder li { background: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px 20px; }
.ladder h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
.ladder h3 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--accent-soft); white-space: nowrap; }
.ladder p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .94rem; }
.ladder .step { font: 500 .72rem var(--mono); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dim); display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ladder-main { border-color: #2A5783 !important; background: linear-gradient(170deg, #0F2037, var(--ink)) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(59,158,243,.18), 0 20px 50px -30px rgba(59,158,243,.5); }
.ladder-main .step { color: var(--accent); }
.ticks { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.ticks li { border: 0; background: none; padding: 4px 0 4px 24px; position: relative; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--text); }
.ticks li::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 2px; top: 11px; width: 10px; height: 5px; border-left: 2px solid var(--accent); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent); transform: rotate(-45deg); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .ladder { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .ladder-main { grid-column: 1 / -1; order: -1; } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .ladder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }


/* about */
.band-about { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 10% 50%, #0F1E30, transparent 70%), var(--ink); }
.about { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.about p { color: var(--muted); }
.about-mark img { width: 100%; max-width: 420px; filter: brightness(1.15); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .about { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; } .about-mark img { max-width: 260px; } }

/* contact + form */
.band-contact { background: var(--ink-2); }
.contact { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: 56px; }
.contact > div > p { color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }

.lead-form { background: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; }
.lead-form label { display: block; font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.lead-form .opt { font-weight: 400; color: var(--dim); }
.lead-form input, .lead-form select, .lead-form textarea {
  display: block; width: 100%; margin-top: 6px; background: var(--ink-3); color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 12px; font: 400 1rem var(--body); min-height: 46px;
}
.lead-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.lead-form input:focus, .lead-form select:focus, .lead-form textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 25%, transparent); }
.lead-form [aria-invalid="true"] { border-color: #E0876A; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 14px; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .lead-form { padding: 18px; } }
.hp { position: absolute !important; left: -10000px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.form-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 6px; }
.form-status { margin: 0; font-size: .92rem; }
.form-status.ok { color: #9FD9B0; }
.form-status.err { color: #F0A58C; }
.form-note { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--dim); margin: 14px 0 0; }
.lead-form.sent .grid-2, .lead-form.sent > label, .lead-form.sent .btn { display: none; }
.cf-turnstile { margin: 4px 0 14px; }

/* page heads (demo/book/404) */
.page-head { padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) 0 24px; }
.theme-storm .page-head { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 90% at 80% 0%, #2A2012, #000 70%); }
.video { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/9; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #000; }
.video iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }
.video-pending { display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 24px; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, #2A2012, #000 70%); }
.video-pending p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 30em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.video-pending .video-pending-title { font: 700 1.8rem var(--display); color: var(--text); margin: 18px 0 6px; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .video-pending { aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 340px; } }
.chapters { padding-left: 1.3em; }
.chapters li { margin-bottom: .8em; color: var(--muted); }
.chapters b { color: var(--text); }
.book { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
.book-card { background: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; }
.book-card p { color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .book { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* case study */
.cs-hero { padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 100px) 0 48px; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 90% at 85% 0%, #2A2012, #000 70%); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cs-hero h1 { max-width: 15em; }
.cs-body { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr; gap: 56px; padding-top: 56px; padding-bottom: 80px; align-items: start; }
.cs-facts { position: sticky; top: 88px; background: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; }
.cs-facts h2 { font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); }
.cs-facts dl { margin: 0 0 18px; }
.cs-facts dl div { padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cs-facts dt { font: 500 .7rem var(--mono); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dim); }
.cs-facts dd { margin: 4px 0 0; font-size: .93rem; }
.cs-main section { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.cs-main h2 { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: baseline; }
.cs-main h2 span { font: 500 .9rem var(--mono); color: var(--accent); }
.cs-main h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-top: 1.4em; color: var(--accent-soft); }
.cs-main p, .cs-main li { color: var(--muted); }
.cs-main b { color: var(--text); }
.questions { counter-reset: q; list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.questions li { counter-increment: q; background: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px 14px 48px; position: relative; color: var(--text) !important; font-weight: 600; }
.questions li::before { content: counter(q); position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 13px; font: 700 1.2rem var(--display); color: var(--accent); }
.feature-groups { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px 32px; }
.feature-groups ul { padding-left: 1.1em; }
.feature-groups li { margin-bottom: .6em; font-size: .97rem; }
.results { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: var(--line); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; margin: 0; }
.results div { background: var(--ink-2); padding: 22px; }
.results dt { font: 700 2.6rem/1 var(--display); color: var(--accent); }
.results dd { margin: 8px 0 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; }
.cs-cta { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1D160B, #000); border: 1px solid #3A2F1C; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px; }
.byline { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--dim) !important; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 20px; }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .cs-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .cs-facts { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) { .questions, .feature-groups, .results { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* digital card */
.vcard-wrap { padding: 32px 16px 64px; display: flex; justify-content: center; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% 0%, #13263B, transparent 70%); }
.vcard { width: 100%; max-width: 440px; background: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 24px; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -40px rgba(59,158,243,.45); }
.vcard-logo { width: 220px; margin: 0 auto 18px; filter: brightness(1.15); }
.vcard h1 { font-size: 2.6rem; margin-bottom: .1em; }
.vcard-title { font: 500 .78rem var(--mono); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); }
.vcard-line { color: var(--muted); }
.vcard-actions { display: grid; gap: 10px; margin: 20px 0; }
.vcard-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 20px; text-align: left; }
.vcard-links a { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; padding: 13px 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); text-decoration: none; color: var(--text); font-size: .95rem; }
.vcard-links span { font: 500 .72rem/1.9 var(--mono); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dim); }
.vcard-qr { margin: 0; }
.vcard-qr img { width: 180px; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 10px; background: #fff; padding: 10px; }
.vcard-qr figcaption { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--dim); margin-top: 8px; }
.vcard-foot { font: 500 .72rem var(--mono); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dim); margin: 16px 0 0; }


@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { * { transition: none !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; } }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .hero-truss { display: none; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   v2 design port (2026-09-23): visual language of the original wardtechsystems.com
   (cinematic stage, Saira Condensed display, image cards, brand cards,
   non-negotiables, icon contact rows, pill send button, multi-column footer).
   ========================================================================== */

/* chrome orb brand mark */
.brand-mark { width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 34% 28%, #FFFFFF 0%, #D6DEE7 16%, #8A96A3 42%, #323B46 72%, #0C1118 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(142,199,255,.28), inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.45); }
.brand-word { letter-spacing: .1em; }

/* ---------- cinematic stage (home) ---------- */
.stage { position: relative; background: #070B13; }
.stage-frame { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; max-height: min(calc(100svh - 64px - 48px), 82svh); min-height: 200px; overflow: hidden; }
.stage-frame picture, .stage-still, .stage-loop, .stage-intro { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.stage-loop { opacity: 0; transition: opacity .9s ease; }
.stage.is-loop .stage-loop { opacity: 1; }
.stage-intro { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(.55,0,.1,1), transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.55,0,.1,1), filter 1.1s ease; }
.stage.is-intro .stage-intro { opacity: 1; }
.stage.intro-out .stage-intro { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.04); filter: blur(8px); }
.stage-fade { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 22%; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,11,19,0) 0%, rgba(7,11,19,.55) 55%, #070B13 100%); }
.stage-frame::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; box-shadow: inset 0 0 220px rgba(7,12,20,.5); }
.stage-pills { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 20px; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; gap: 10px; z-index: 2; }
.stage-pills[hidden], .pill[hidden] { display: none; }
.pill { font: 500 .7rem/1 var(--mono); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #EEF3F7; white-space: nowrap;
  background: rgba(8,12,21,.74); border: 1px solid rgba(142,199,255,.28); border-radius: 999px; padding: 0 16px; min-height: 40px;
  cursor: pointer; backdrop-filter: blur(6px); transition: border-color .15s, background .15s; }
.pill:hover { border-color: var(--accent); background: rgba(13,22,34,.9); }
.stage-tag { position: absolute; right: 18px; bottom: 16px; margin: 0; z-index: 2; font: 500 .62rem var(--mono); letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(238,243,247,.55); }
.stage + .hero { padding-top: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px); background: linear-gradient(180deg, #070B13 0%, #0B1420 60%, #0E1A29 100%); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .stage-frame { max-height: none; }
  .stage-tag { display: none; }
  .stage-pills { bottom: 10px; }
}

/* ---------- image service cards ---------- */
.cards-img { align-items: stretch; }
.card-img { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: border-color .2s, transform .2s; }
.card-img:hover { border-color: #2A5783; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.card-media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; background: #05080E; }
.card-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: saturate(.85) brightness(.85); }
.card-media::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,22,34,0) 45%, var(--ink-2) 100%); }
.card-badge { position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; z-index: 1; font: 500 .72rem/1 var(--mono); letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--accent-soft);
  background: rgba(8,12,21,.8); border: 1px solid rgba(59,158,243,.45); border-radius: 4px; padding: 5px 8px; }
.card-body { padding: 18px 22px 24px; }
.card-eyebrow { font: 500 .64rem/1.5 var(--mono) !important; letter-spacing: .26em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent) !important; margin: 0 0 10px !important; }
.card-eyebrow i { font-style: normal; color: var(--dim); padding: 0 .3em; }
.card-body p { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.chev { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.chev li { position: relative; padding: 3px 0 3px 18px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; }
.chev li::before { content: '\203A'; position: absolute; left: 2px; top: 0; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.card-cta { justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- brand-family cards ---------- */
.brands { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 40px; }
.brand-card { position: relative; min-height: 400px; display: flex; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; background: var(--ink-2); isolation: isolate; }
.brand-card > img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .5; z-index: -2; transition: transform .6s ease, opacity .3s; }
.brand-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,12,21,.35) 0%, rgba(8,12,21,.55) 40%, rgba(8,12,21,.96) 78%); }
.brand-card:hover > img { transform: scale(1.03); opacity: .6; }
.brand-card-in { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 28px; width: 100%; }
.brand-card h3 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: .3em; }
.brand-card p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 30em; }
.brand-card-iq .card-eyebrow { color: #DEB568 !important; }
.brand-card-iq .brand-link { color: #F4F1ED; border-color: #DEB568; }
.chips { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 20px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.chips li { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text); border: 1px solid rgba(238,243,247,.2); background: rgba(8,12,21,.5); border-radius: 999px; padding: 3px 11px; }
.brand-link { align-self: flex-start; font: 500 .74rem/1 var(--mono); letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent); padding: 8px 0; }
.brand-link::after { content: ' \2192'; }
.brand-link:hover { color: var(--accent-soft); }
.brands-more { margin-top: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .brands { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .brand-card { min-height: 360px; }
  .brand-card > img { opacity: .32; }
  .brand-card::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,12,21,.55) 0%, rgba(8,12,21,.88) 45%, rgba(8,12,21,.97) 80%); }
}
section[id], [id^="svc-"] { scroll-margin-top: 76px; }

/* ---------- four non-negotiables ---------- */
.band-why { background: var(--ink-2); }
.why { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin-top: 40px; }
.why-card { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #111D2C, #0C1520); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 26px 22px; }
.why-ico { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 20px; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(59,158,243,.55)); }
.why-ico .o { fill: none; stroke: var(--accent); stroke-width: 2; }
.why-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; letter-spacing: .04em; margin-bottom: .45em; }
.why-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .why { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .why { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- contact rows + form card ---------- */
.contact { align-items: start; }
.contact-rows { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 30px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.contact-rows li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; color: var(--text); font-size: .95rem; }
.contact-rows li > div { min-width: 0; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.contact-rows i { font-style: normal; color: var(--dim); }
.contact-rows .ico { flex: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid #22405F; background: rgba(59,158,243,.08); }
.contact-rows .ico svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: var(--accent); }
.contact-rows .ico .o { fill: none; stroke: var(--accent); stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.row-label { display: block; font: 500 .64rem/1.6 var(--mono); letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dim); }
.contact-rows a { color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; }
.contact-rows a:hover { color: var(--accent-soft); }

.form-card { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0F1927, #0A111C); border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px; box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -50px rgba(59,158,243,.5); }
.theme-storm .form-card { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #14110B, #0A0906); box-shadow: none; }
.lead-form label { font: 500 .66rem/1.5 var(--mono); letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 70%, var(--muted)); }
.lead-form .opt { text-transform: none; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.lead-form input, .lead-form select, .lead-form textarea { margin-top: 8px; letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; }
.form-foot { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 10px; }
.btn-send { width: 100%; border-radius: 999px; min-height: 52px; font: 700 1.02rem/1 var(--display); letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-soft) 35%, transparent), 0 12px 40px -10px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 80%, transparent); }
.btn-send:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--accent-soft), 0 14px 48px -8px var(--accent); }
.form-status { text-align: center; }
.form-status:empty { display: none; }
.form-note { text-align: center; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .form-card { padding: 20px 16px; } }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.foot { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); background: #060A11; padding: 64px 0 28px; }
.foot-in { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2.6fr); gap: 48px; }
.foot-brand p { color: var(--dim); font-size: .92rem; max-width: 24em; margin-top: 16px; }
.foot-brand .foot-tag { font: 500 .64rem/1.9 var(--mono); letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); }
.foot-tag i, .foot-base i { font-style: normal; color: var(--dim); padding: 0 .25em; }
.foot-links { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) minmax(0, 1.5fr); gap: 24px; }
.foot-links h4 { font: 700 .95rem/1 var(--display); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.foot-links a { display: block; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: .9rem; padding: 4px 0; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.foot-links a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.foot-base { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 24px; margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font: 500 .64rem/1.6 var(--mono); letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dim); }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .foot-in { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; } }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .foot-links { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px 20px; } .foot-links > div:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; } .foot-base { flex-direction: column; } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .stage-loop, .stage-intro { display: none !important; }
  .card-img:hover, .brand-card:hover > img { transform: none; }
}