/* =====================================================================
   inspo.css — motion layer for inspo/riar-siteinspo.html only.
   Ideas borrowed from auxia.io's feel (line drawing, word-by-word
   headlines, mono labels that "decode", dot fields, pill tickers),
   built our own way. Colours: only the original RIAR tokens.
   Everything here switches off with prefers-reduced-motion.
   ===================================================================== */

/* ---------- Scroll progress hairline ---------- */
.ix-progress{position:fixed;left:0;top:0;width:100%;height:2px;z-index:300;pointer-events:none;
  background:var(--navy);transform-origin:0 50%;transform:scaleX(var(--sp,0))}

/* ---------- Hero route line: draws in, then a light travels along it ---------- */
.ix-hline{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:18px;width:100%;height:clamp(70px,8vw,120px);z-index:1;pointer-events:none}
.ix-hline path{fill:none;stroke:rgba(246,245,241,.28);stroke-width:1.2;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.ix-hline .ix-run{stroke:var(--pale);stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;opacity:0}
.ix-hdot{display:none}
.motion .ix-hline path:first-child{stroke-dasharray:1;stroke-dashoffset:1;animation:ix-draw 2s .3s var(--ease) forwards}
.motion .ix-hline .ix-run{stroke-dasharray:.06 .94;stroke-dashoffset:1.06;animation:ix-run 5.5s 2.2s linear infinite}
@keyframes ix-draw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
@keyframes ix-run{0%{stroke-dashoffset:1.06;opacity:0}6%{opacity:1}94%{opacity:1}100%{stroke-dashoffset:0;opacity:0}}
@media (max-width:639px){.ix-hline{display:none}}

/* ---------- Headlines rise word by word ---------- */
.ix-w{display:inline-block;vertical-align:top}
.motion .ix-split .ix-w{overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:.1em;margin-bottom:-.1em}
.motion .ix-split .ix-w>span{display:inline-block;transform:translateY(108%);
  transition:transform .95s cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.1,1);transition-delay:calc(var(--i) * 55ms)}
.motion .ix-split.ix-in .ix-w>span{transform:none}

/* ---------- Mono labels decode ---------- */
.ix-decode{font-variant-ligatures:none}

/* ---------- Panels open out as they arrive ---------- */
.motion .ix-panel{clip-path:inset(0 var(--ix-x,0px) round var(--r-panel));will-change:clip-path}

/* ---------- Route board rows arrive one after another ---------- */
.motion .ix-rows .rx-row{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .6s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease);transition-delay:calc(var(--r) * 90ms + 150ms)}
.motion .ix-rows.ix-in .rx-row{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ---------- Service cards: light follows the cursor, card tilts a little ---------- */
.svc{transform:perspective(900px) rotateX(var(--rx,0deg)) rotateY(var(--ry,0deg));transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.svc::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;border-radius:inherit;opacity:0;transition:opacity .35s var(--ease);
  background:radial-gradient(320px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,30%),rgba(246,245,241,.14),transparent 60%)}
.svc:hover::after{opacity:1}

/* ---------- Button labels roll on hover ---------- */
.ix-roll{display:inline-flex;overflow:hidden;line-height:1.3;vertical-align:middle}
.ix-roll>span{position:relative;display:block;transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1)}
.ix-roll>span::after{content:attr(data-t);position:absolute;left:0;top:100%;white-space:nowrap}
.btn:hover .ix-roll>span,.rh-cta:hover .ix-roll>span,.more a:hover .ix-roll>span{transform:translateY(-100%)}
.ix-mag{transition:transform .45s var(--ease)}

/* ---------- VERA: a live dot field with signals running through it ---------- */
#vera{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
#vera::after{display:none}
.ix-field{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 90% at 50% 50%,#000 30%,transparent 85%);mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 90% at 50% 50%,#000 30%,transparent 85%)}
#vera .vera-logo{transition:transform .8s var(--ease)}
#vera .vera-logo-link:hover .vera-logo{transform:rotate(-12deg) scale(1.06)}

/* ---------- Mono pill ticker ---------- */
.ix-tick{margin:clamp(56px,7vw,96px) 0;display:grid;gap:10px;overflow:hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 10%,#000 90%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 10%,#000 90%,transparent)}
.ix-tick-track{display:flex;gap:10px;width:max-content}
.ix-tick span{flex:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:38px;padding:0 16px;border-radius:999px;
  font:500 .75rem var(--mono);letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-2);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line);background:var(--pale)}
.ix-tick span:nth-child(5n+2){background:var(--navy);color:var(--pale);box-shadow:none}
.motion .ix-tick-track{animation:ix-mq 52s linear infinite}
.motion .ix-tick-row.is-rev .ix-tick-track{animation-direction:reverse;animation-duration:60s}
.ix-tick:hover .ix-tick-track,.ix-tick.is-paused .ix-tick-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes ix-mq{to{transform:translateX(calc(-50% - 5px))}}

/* ---------- How we work: progress bars fill when the step arrives ---------- */
.motion .proc li .prog i{transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:0 50%;transition:transform 1.3s var(--ease) .35s}
.motion .proc li.is-in .prog i{transform:none}
.motion .proc li .big{display:inline-block;transition:transform .9s var(--ease)}
.proc li:hover .big{transform:translateX(6px)}

/* ---------- Principles: hairline that draws on hover ---------- */
.principles li{position:relative}
.principles li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:2px;width:100%;background:var(--navy);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:0 50%;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.principles li:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* ---------- Insight covers and people ---------- */
.note-cover svg{transition:transform .9s var(--ease)}
.note:hover .note-cover svg{transform:scale(1.06) rotate(-2deg)}
.person .avatar{transition:transform .5s var(--ease),border-radius .5s var(--ease)}
.person:hover .avatar{transform:translateY(-4px)}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ix-progress,.ix-field{display:none}
  .svc{transform:none!important}
  .ix-tick-row.is-rev{display:none}
  .ix-tick-track{flex-wrap:wrap;width:auto;justify-content:center}
}

/* ---------- Journey: the line draws as you scroll and switches each step on ---------- */
.ix-flow{position:relative;margin-top:clamp(56px,7vw,104px);display:grid;gap:clamp(96px,11vw,150px)}
.ix-flow-svg{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
.ix-flow-svg path{fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.ix-track{stroke:var(--line)}
.ix-draw{stroke:var(--navy)}
.ix-row{position:relative;z-index:1;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px}
.ix-node{position:relative;transition:opacity .6s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease),box-shadow .6s var(--ease),background-color .4s var(--ease),color .4s var(--ease)}
.ix-ask{width:min(440px,46%);background:#FBFAF7;border-radius:16px;padding:22px 24px;font-size:clamp(1.0625rem,.95rem + .4vw,1.3125rem);line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-.02em;font-weight:500;
  box-shadow:0 40px 60px -28px rgba(11,31,82,.35),0 1px 2px rgba(11,31,82,.08)}
.ix-card{width:min(520px,52%);background:var(--pale);border-radius:20px;padding:clamp(22px,2.6vw,32px);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line);display:grid;gap:10px}
.ix-card .label{color:var(--ink-3)}
.ix-card h3{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,1.2rem + 1vw,2.125rem);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1.05}
.ix-card>p:not(.label){color:var(--ink-2)}
.ix-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;min-width:min(300px,40%);min-height:60px;padding:0 28px;border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--pale);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line);color:var(--ink-3);font-weight:500;font-size:1.0625rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.ix-final{min-height:72px;font-size:1.25rem}
.ix-ico{width:20px;height:20px;flex:none}
.ix-ico svg{width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible}
.ix-ring{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.6;stroke-dasharray:2.6 2.4;transform-origin:10px 10px}
.ix-tick{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-dasharray:12;stroke-dashoffset:12;transition:stroke-dashoffset .45s var(--ease) .1s}
/* waiting */
.motion .ix-flow .ix-card:not(.is-on),.motion .ix-flow .ix-ask:not(.is-on){opacity:.42;transform:translateY(14px)}
/* reached: pill fills and its ring turns */
.ix-pill.is-on{background:var(--navy);color:var(--pale);box-shadow:0 18px 34px -16px rgba(11,31,82,.55)}
.motion .ix-pill.is-on:not(.is-done) .ix-ring{animation:ix-spin 1.1s linear infinite}
@keyframes ix-spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
/* passed: ring closes and a tick draws */
.ix-pill.is-done .ix-ring{stroke-dasharray:none;opacity:.35}
.ix-pill.is-done .ix-tick{stroke-dashoffset:0}
.ix-card.is-on{box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(11,31,82,.28),0 30px 50px -30px rgba(11,31,82,.3)}
/* card details */
.ix-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:6px}
.ix-chips li{font:500 .6875rem var(--mono);letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 10px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--pale-2);color:var(--ink-2)}
.ix-gaps{display:grid;margin-top:4px}
.ix-gaps li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:9px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-size:.9375rem}
.ix-gaps b{width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:6px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--navy);color:var(--pale);font:500 .6875rem var(--mono)}
.ix-tl{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:6px;margin-top:6px}
.ix-tl span{display:grid;gap:8px;font:500 .625rem var(--mono);letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3)}
.ix-tl i{height:6px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--pale-3);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.ix-tl i::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--navy);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:0 50%;transition:transform .9s var(--ease)}
.ix-card.is-on .ix-tl span:nth-child(1) i::after{transform:scaleX(1);transition-delay:.2s}
.ix-card.is-on .ix-tl span:nth-child(2) i::after{transform:scaleX(1);transition-delay:.6s}
.ix-card.is-on .ix-tl span:nth-child(3) i::after{transform:scaleX(.5);transition-delay:1s}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .ix-flow{gap:72px}
  .ix-row{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:72px}
  .ix-ask,.ix-card{width:100%}
  .ix-pill{min-width:0}
}

/* ---------- Inner pages: same feel as the home page ---------- */
.pg-hero .ix-hline,.pg-first .ix-hline{top:12px}
.pg-first{position:relative}
.pg-hero>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.card,.steps li,.job,.post{transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease),background-color .3s var(--ease)}
.card:hover,.steps li:hover,.job:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(11,31,82,.28),0 24px 40px -28px rgba(11,31,82,.35)}
.dark .card:hover{box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(246,245,241,.3),0 24px 40px -28px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.steps li::after{transform-origin:0 50%;transition:transform .8s var(--ease)}
.checks li{transition:padding-left .4s var(--ease)}
.checks li:hover{padding-left:8px}

/* =====================================================================
   Home, first part: hero flow line (auxia-inspired) + pinned globe act
   ===================================================================== */
.hero.gx{padding-top:0;overflow:clip;text-align:left}
.hero.gx::before{height:min(1100px,100vh)}

/* ---------- Hero flow: one line links four live cards ---------- */
.hx{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:clamp(28px,4vw,48px) 0 clamp(56px,7vw,96px)}
.hx-stage{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,.95fr);gap:clamp(16px,2.4vw,36px);align-items:start;min-height:320px;padding-top:70px}
.hx-line{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
.hx-line path{fill:none;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.hx-base{stroke:rgba(246,245,241,.22);stroke-width:1.3}
.hx-run{stroke:#FF4D4D;stroke-width:2}
.hx-node{position:relative;z-index:1}
/* 1. typing card */
.hx-ask{margin-top:24px;background:#FBFAF7;color:var(--navy);border-radius:16px;padding:16px 18px 14px;box-shadow:0 40px 60px -30px rgba(2,8,28,.75)}
.hx-ask .label{color:var(--ink-3);font-size:.6875rem}
.hx-type{margin-top:8px;min-height:4.1em;font-size:clamp(1rem,.9rem + .35vw,1.1875rem);line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-.02em;font-weight:500}
.hx-caret{display:inline-block;width:2px;height:1.05em;margin-left:2px;vertical-align:-.15em;background:var(--navy);animation:hx-blink 1s steps(1) infinite}
@keyframes hx-blink{50%{opacity:0}}
.hx-send{position:absolute;right:14px;bottom:12px;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--navy);color:var(--pale);display:grid;place-items:center;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.hx-send svg{width:14px;height:14px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.hx-ask.is-sent .hx-send{transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);background:var(--navy-3)}
/* 2. ticking pills */
.hx-pills{display:grid;justify-items:start;gap:9px;margin-top:4px}
.hx-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:5px 12px 5px 8px;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-d);
  font:500 .6875rem var(--mono);letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--on-navy-3);transition:color .3s,box-shadow .3s,background .3s}
.hx-pill i{width:15px;height:15px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.4px currentColor;opacity:.6}
.hx-pill i svg{width:9px;height:9px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:3.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;opacity:0;transition:opacity .2s}
.hx-pill.run i{box-shadow:none;border:1.5px solid #FF4D4D;border-right-color:transparent;opacity:1;animation:hx-spin .8s linear infinite}
@keyframes hx-spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.hx-pill.done{color:var(--pale);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(246,245,241,.4);background:rgba(246,245,241,.06)}
.hx-pill.done i{background:var(--pale);color:var(--navy);box-shadow:none;border:0;opacity:1}
.hx-pill.done i svg{opacity:1}
/* 3. lines from Reference 1, lit in turn */
.hx-quotes{display:grid;gap:20px;margin-top:14px}
.hx-quotes li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:16px 1fr;gap:10px;font:500 .75rem/1.45 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--on-navy-3);opacity:.4;transition:opacity .5s,color .5s}
.hx-quotes svg{width:14px;height:14px;margin-top:1px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.6;stroke-linejoin:round}
.hx-quotes li.on{opacity:1;color:var(--pale)}
.hx-quotes li.on svg{stroke:#FF4D4D}
/* 4. VERA card (the "book now" card) */
.hx-vera{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;min-height:290px;padding:16px;border-radius:18px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--pale);overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 80% at 80% 0%,rgba(23,49,122,.9),transparent 60%),var(--navy-deep);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-d),0 40px 70px -30px rgba(2,8,28,.9);
  animation:hx-float 6s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes hx-float{50%{transform:translateY(-8px)}}
.hx-vera::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(246,245,241,.12) 1px,transparent 1.4px) 0 0/14px 14px;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000,transparent 70%);mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.hx-vera>*{position:relative}
.hx-vera-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;color:var(--on-navy-3)}
.hx-vera-top .label{font-size:.625rem}
.hx-live{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;color:var(--flag)!important}
.hx-live i{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--flag);animation:hx-blink 1.4s ease-in-out infinite}
.hx-spark{width:100%;height:54px;margin-top:4px}
.hx-spark path{fill:none;stroke:#FF4D4D;stroke-width:1.6;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;stroke-dasharray:400;stroke-dashoffset:400;animation:hx-spark 4s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes hx-spark{0%{stroke-dashoffset:400}45%,80%{stroke-dashoffset:0}100%{stroke-dashoffset:-400}}
.hx-read{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:8px}
.hx-read b{font-size:1.75rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.04em;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;color:var(--err-d)}
.hx-read small{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--on-navy-2)}
.hx-vera-t{margin-top:auto;font-size:1.1875rem;line-height:1.15;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.hx-vera-b{align-self:flex-start;padding:7px 12px;border-radius:9px;background:rgba(246,245,241,.14);font-size:.8125rem;font-weight:500;transition:background .25s}
.hx-vera:hover .hx-vera-b{background:var(--pale);color:var(--navy)}
/* headline block */
.hx-copy{position:relative;z-index:2;margin-top:clamp(24px,4vw,56px)}
.hx-copy h1{max-width:11em;margin:0}
.hx-under{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) auto;gap:24px 48px;align-items:end;margin-top:28px}
.hx-under .lead{margin:0;max-width:34em}
.hx-under .btn-row{margin-top:0}
@media (max-width:1100px){.hx-stage{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr}.hx-quotes{display:none}}
@media (max-width:860px){.hx-under{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .hx-stage{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:0;padding-top:8px;gap:14px}
  .hx-line,.hx-vera{display:none}
  .hx-ask{margin-top:0}
  .hx-pills{grid-auto-flow:row;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap}
}

/* ---------- Globe act: pinned; left = words and cards, right = globe ---------- */
.gx-scroll{position:relative;height:calc(100vh + 440vh)}
.gx-pin{position:sticky;top:calc(var(--header-h) + 4px);height:calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 8px);min-height:520px;overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-d)}
.gx-grid{height:100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.15fr);gap:clamp(24px,4vw,64px);align-items:center}
.gx-left{position:relative;display:grid;align-items:center;min-width:0}
.gx-over,.gx-reach{grid-area:1/1;will-change:transform,opacity}
.gx-big{font-size:clamp(2rem,1.3rem + 2.6vw,3.75rem);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.045em;line-height:1.02;max-width:13em}
.gx-over .lead{margin-top:18px}
.gx-cue{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:28px;color:var(--on-navy-3)}
.gx-cue i{width:1px;height:28px;background:linear-gradient(var(--on-navy-3),transparent);animation:gx-cue 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;transform-origin:top}
@keyframes gx-cue{0%,100%{transform:scaleY(.4)}50%{transform:scaleY(1)}}
.gx-reach{opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.gx-cards{display:grid}
.gx-card{grid-area:1/1;background:var(--navy-2);border-radius:20px;padding:clamp(20px,2.2vw,28px);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-d),0 40px 80px -40px rgba(2,8,28,.8);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease),visibility 0s .6s}
.gx-card.is-on{opacity:1;transform:none;visibility:visible;transition-delay:0s}
.gx-card-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;color:var(--on-navy-3)}
.gx-ok{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;color:var(--on-navy-2)}
.gx-card h3{margin-top:16px;font-size:clamp(2.25rem,1.6rem + 2vw,3.5rem);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.05em;line-height:1}
.gx-full{margin-top:6px;color:var(--on-navy-2)}
.gx-card dl{margin-top:18px;display:grid}
.gx-card dl div{display:grid;grid-template-columns:96px 1fr auto;gap:10px;align-items:center;padding:11px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-d)}
.gx-card dt{color:var(--on-navy-3)}
.gx-card dd.num{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;white-space:nowrap;font-size:.9375rem}
.gx-card dd.num i{display:block;width:64px;height:4px;border-radius:9px;background:rgba(246,245,241,.14);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.gx-card dd.num i::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 auto 0 0;width:var(--w);background:#FF4D4D;border-radius:inherit}
.gx-card .tags{margin-top:14px}
.gx-steps{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:16px}
.gx-steps button{min-height:36px;padding:0 14px;border-radius:999px;border:0;background:transparent;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-d);color:var(--on-navy-2);font:500 .75rem var(--mono);letter-spacing:.05em;transition:background .25s,color .25s,box-shadow .25s}
.gx-steps button:hover{color:var(--pale);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--pale)}
.gx-steps button[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--pale);color:var(--navy);box-shadow:none}
.gx-right{height:100%;display:grid;place-items:center;min-width:0}
.gx-globe{position:relative;width:min(100%,calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 48px));aspect-ratio:1;transform:translateY(var(--gy,0px));transition:transform .2s linear}
.gx-globe canvas{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1s var(--ease)}
.gx-globe canvas.is-on{opacity:1}
@media (max-height:760px){.gx-card{padding:18px}.gx-card h3{margin-top:8px;font-size:2.25rem}.gx-card dl{margin-top:10px}.gx-card dl div{padding:7px 0}.gx-card .tags{margin-top:10px}}
/* phones: globe on top, words below, stacked so nothing overlaps */
@media (max-width:899px){
  .gx-scroll{height:calc(100vh + 400vh)}
  .gx-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;grid-template-rows:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:12px;padding-bottom:20px;align-items:stretch}
  .gx-right{grid-row:1;height:auto;min-height:0}
  .gx-globe{width:auto;height:100%;max-width:100%;max-height:100%}
  .gx-left{grid-row:2}
  .gx-big{font-size:1.75rem}.gx-over .lead{font-size:1rem;margin-top:10px}.gx-cue{margin-top:14px}
  .gx-card{padding:16px 18px}.gx-card h3{margin-top:6px;font-size:1.875rem}.gx-full{font-size:.875rem}
  .gx-card dl{margin-top:8px}.gx-card dl div{grid-template-columns:76px 1fr auto;padding:6px 0;font-size:.875rem}
  .gx-card dd.num i,.gx-card .tags{display:none}
  .gx-steps{margin-top:10px;gap:6px}.gx-steps button{min-height:32px;padding:0 10px}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.gx-cue i,.hx-caret,.hx-vera,.hx-spark path,.hx-live i{animation:none}.hx-spark path{stroke-dashoffset:0}}

/* ---------- Expert Advisors (photos from the current site) ---------- */
.ix-experts{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
@media (min-width:640px){.ix-experts{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media (min-width:1200px){.ix-experts{grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:36px 16px}}
.avatar-img{overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--line)}
.avatar-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 22%;filter:grayscale(.15);transition:transform .6s var(--ease),filter .4s}
.ix-expert:hover .avatar-img img{transform:scale(1.06);filter:none}
.ix-exp-note{font-size:.8125rem!important;line-height:1.4;max-width:24ch;margin:6px auto 0!important;color:var(--ink-3)}
.ix-li{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:32px;height:32px;margin-top:10px;border-radius:50%;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line);color:var(--navy);transition:background .25s,color .25s}
.ix-li:hover{background:var(--navy);color:var(--pale)}
/* SFDA / PMTA belong to Services */
.ix-crumb{display:inline-flex;gap:6px;margin-right:8px;color:var(--on-navy-3);text-decoration:none;vertical-align:middle}
.ix-crumb:hover{color:var(--pale)}
@media (max-width:899px){
  .gx-pin{min-height:0}
  .gx-right{overflow:hidden;align-self:stretch}
  .gx-globe{height:100%;width:auto;max-width:100%;margin-inline:auto}
}

/* ---------- Round 4: headline beside a bigger globe ---------- */
.hx{padding-bottom:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)}
.gx-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(0,1.25fr);gap:clamp(16px,3vw,48px)}
.gx-over h1{margin:0;font-size:min(clamp(3rem,1.6rem + 5vw,6.75rem),14vh);max-width:7.5em;line-height:.95}
.gx-over .hero-meta{margin-bottom:18px}
.gx-sub{margin-top:18px;font-size:clamp(1.125rem,1rem + .6vw,1.5rem);line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--pale);max-width:22em}
.gx-over .lead{margin-top:12px;font-size:1rem;max-width:32em}
.gx-over .btn-row{margin-top:26px}
.gx-over .gx-cue{margin-top:22px}
.gx-right{justify-items:end;margin-right:calc(-1 * clamp(8px,3vw,56px))}
.gx-globe{width:min(calc(100% + clamp(8px,3vw,56px)),calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 16px));transform:none;transition:none}
@media (max-height:760px){.gx-over .lead{display:none}.gx-sub{margin-top:12px}.gx-over .btn-row{margin-top:18px}}
@media (max-width:899px){
  .gx-right{margin-right:0;justify-items:center}
  .gx-globe{width:auto}
  .gx-over h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,11vw,3.4rem)}
  .gx-over .lead,.gx-over .gx-cue{display:none}
  .gx-sub{font-size:1.0625rem;margin-top:10px}
  .gx-over .btn-row{margin-top:16px}
}
/* Founder photos: centred square crops */
.avatar-img img[src*="/team/"]{object-position:50% 40%}

/* ---------- About: Our story ---------- */
.ix-stl{position:relative;margin-top:clamp(48px,6vw,88px)}
.ix-stl ol{display:grid;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,48px)}
.ix-stl-line{position:absolute;left:50%;top:8px;bottom:8px;width:2px;margin-left:-1px;background:var(--line);border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden}
.ix-stl-line i{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(var(--navy),#FF4D4D);transform-origin:50% 0;transform:scaleY(var(--sp-story,0))}
.ix-stl-item{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:72px}
.ix-stl-item:nth-child(odd) .ix-stl-card{grid-column:1;text-align:right}
.ix-stl-item:nth-child(even) .ix-stl-card{grid-column:2}
.ix-stl-dot{position:absolute;left:50%;top:26px;width:16px;height:16px;margin-left:-8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--pale);box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--line);transition:background .4s,box-shadow .4s;z-index:1}
.ix-stl-item.is-lit .ix-stl-dot{background:#FF4D4D;box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(255,77,77,.2)}
.ix-stl-card{background:#FBFAF7;border-radius:20px;padding:clamp(20px,2.6vw,30px);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line)}
.ix-stl-card .label{color:#C4161C}
.ix-stl-card h3{margin-top:8px;font-size:clamp(1.375rem,1.1rem + .9vw,1.875rem);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:1.1}
.ix-stl-card p:last-child{margin-top:10px;color:var(--ink-2)}
.ix-quote{margin:clamp(56px,7vw,96px) 0 0;padding:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);border-radius:var(--r-panel,28px);background:var(--navy);color:var(--pale);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.ix-quote::before{content:"“";position:absolute;right:clamp(16px,4vw,48px);top:-.15em;font-size:clamp(10rem,22vw,18rem);line-height:1;color:rgba(255,77,77,.16);font-weight:500}
.ix-quote blockquote{margin:0;position:relative}
.ix-quote blockquote p{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,1.1rem + 1.8vw,2.75rem);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:1.15;max-width:24em}
.ix-quote figcaption{position:relative;margin-top:24px;display:grid;gap:8px;max-width:44em;color:var(--on-navy-2)}
.ix-quote figcaption .label{color:#FF4D4D}
.ix-why{margin-top:clamp(48px,6vw,80px)}
.ix-why>.label{color:var(--ink-3)}
.ix-pillars{margin-top:18px;display:grid;gap:16px;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,280px),1fr))}
.ix-pillar{background:#FBFAF7;border-radius:20px;padding:clamp(22px,2.6vw,30px);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line);display:grid;gap:10px;align-content:start}
.ix-pillar-n{color:#C4161C}
.ix-pillar h3{font-size:1.375rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.15}
.ix-pillar p{color:var(--ink-2)}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .ix-stl-line{left:8px}
  .ix-stl-dot{left:8px}
  .ix-stl-item{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;padding-left:32px}
  .ix-stl-item .ix-stl-card{grid-column:1!important;text-align:left!important}
}

/* ---------- Every card: lifts on hover, slides in once when first scrolled to (not the globe part) ---------- */
.ix-hov{transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease),background-color .3s var(--ease)}
.ix-hov:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(11,31,82,.26),0 28px 48px -30px rgba(11,31,82,.4)}
.dark .ix-hov:hover,.ix-hov.on-dark:hover{box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(246,245,241,.3),0 28px 48px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
.motion .ix-rv{opacity:0;translate:0 30px;transition:opacity .8s var(--ease) var(--d,0s),translate .9s var(--ease) var(--d,0s),transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease),background-color .3s var(--ease)}
.motion .ix-rv.ix-seen{opacity:1;translate:0 0}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ix-stl-line i{transform:none}.ix-stl-dot{background:#FF4D4D}}
.gx-pin{min-height:0}

/* ---------- Round 5 ---------- */
/* no stray rule across the top of the globe section */
.gx-pin{border-top:0}
/* globe: bigger, centred in its column, clear gap from the words */
@media (min-width:900px){
  .gx-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.8fr) minmax(0,1.3fr);gap:clamp(40px,6vw,120px)}
  .gx-right{justify-items:center;margin-right:0}
  .gx-globe{width:min(100%,calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 8px))}
}
/* VERA card: logo first, then the button; the airflow line draws in full */
.hx-spark path{stroke-dasharray:1;stroke-dashoffset:1;animation:hx-spark2 5s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes hx-spark2{0%{stroke-dashoffset:1}40%,85%{stroke-dashoffset:0}100%{stroke-dashoffset:-1}}
.hx-vera-foot{margin-top:4px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.hx-vera-logo{width:34px;height:34px;object-fit:contain;flex:none}

/* "One file" card: two clean panels, solid plates, a tidy fan instead of a scatter */
.bf{background:transparent;box-shadow:none;gap:16px;overflow:visible}
.bf-vis{border-radius:var(--r-l);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-d);
  background:radial-gradient(55% 50% at 50% 55%,rgba(23,49,122,.95),transparent 75%),radial-gradient(circle,rgba(246,245,241,.1) 1px,transparent 1.4px) 0 0/20px 20px,var(--navy-2)}
.bf-body{border:0!important;border-radius:var(--r-l);background:var(--navy-2);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-d)}
.plate{background:linear-gradient(155deg,#1d3a8a,#0F2766 70%);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(246,245,241,.28),0 22px 30px -14px rgba(2,8,28,.75);border-radius:12px}
.plate span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6875rem;letter-spacing:.08em}
.plate b{background:rgba(246,245,241,.28)}
.cover{background:var(--pale)}
[data-state="scattered"] .mod:nth-child(1){transform:translate3d(-62%,-36%,0) rotateZ(-6deg)}
[data-state="scattered"] .mod:nth-child(2){transform:translate3d(-31%,-18%,18px) rotateZ(-3deg)}
[data-state="scattered"] .mod:nth-child(3){transform:translate3d(0,0,36px) rotateZ(0deg)}
[data-state="scattered"] .mod:nth-child(4){transform:translate3d(31%,18%,54px) rotateZ(3deg)}
[data-state="scattered"] .mod:nth-child(5){transform:translate3d(62%,36%,72px) rotateZ(6deg)}
.bf-steps .pill{transition:background .25s,color .25s}
.stack-status{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-d)}
/* Dot field on every dark panel replaces the static dots; content sits above it */
.ix-has-field{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.ix-has-field::after{display:none!important}
.ix-has-field>.ix-field{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 90% at 50% 45%,#000 35%,transparent 90%);mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 90% at 50% 45%,#000 35%,transparent 90%)}
.ix-has-field>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
/* VERA: a bigger logo, which the waves come out of */
#vera .vera-logo{width:clamp(96px,10vw,132px);height:auto;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 28px rgba(246,245,241,.25))}

/* ---------- Round 6: contact card ---------- */
.contact-grid{align-items:stretch}
.form-card{padding:clamp(24px,3vw,40px);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -36px rgba(2,8,28,.7);align-self:start}
.form-card .form{gap:18px 16px}
.form-foot{justify-content:flex-start;gap:12px 20px;padding-top:4px}
.form-foot p{margin:0}
.next li{padding:4px 0}
.avatar-img img[src*="-sq."]{object-position:50% 50%}

/* ===== Round 9 ===== */
/* No dot patterns anywhere: the light line grid (chrome.js) takes their place */
.hero::before,.sec.dark::after,.pg-hero::after,.hx-vera::before,.contact::before,.ix-field{display:none!important;background:none!important}
.bf-vis{background:radial-gradient(55% 50% at 50% 55%,rgba(23,49,122,.95),transparent 75%),var(--navy-2)!important}
.has-rl-grid>.wrap,.has-rl-grid>.hx,.has-rl-grid>.gx-scroll,.has-rl-grid>.stats-sec{position:relative;z-index:1}
#vera .vera-logo{filter:none}
/* Hero typing card: longer, with a font sized to fit */
@media (min-width:1101px){.hx-stage{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,.95fr)}}
.hx-ask{min-height:176px;padding:20px 22px 18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.hx-type{flex:1;min-height:0;margin-top:10px;font-size:clamp(1.125rem,.95rem + .5vw,1.4rem);line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.025em;font-weight:500;padding-right:40px}
.hx-send{right:16px;bottom:16px;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:9px}
/* Stats sit under the globe, in the same panel */
.gx-right{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:clamp(8px,1.6vh,18px);min-height:0}
.gx-globe{flex:0 1 auto;max-height:calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 8px - 118px)}
.gx-stats{margin:0;width:100%;max-width:640px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-d);padding-top:clamp(8px,1.4vh,14px)}
.gx-stats div{display:flex;flex-direction:column-reverse;gap:2px;text-align:center;padding:0 6px;border-left:1px solid var(--line-d)}
.gx-stats div:first-child{border-left:0}
.gx-stats dd{font-size:clamp(1.75rem,1.2rem + 1.6vw,2.75rem);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.05em;line-height:1}
.gx-stats dt{font-size:.75rem;line-height:1.3;color:var(--on-navy-3)}
@media (min-width:900px){.gx-globe{width:min(100%,calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 8px - 118px))}}
@media (max-width:899px){.gx-stats{display:none}}
.gx-stats-m{display:none}
@media (max-width:899px){.gx-stats-m{display:block;padding-block:8px 40px}.gx-stats-m .gx-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px 0;max-width:none}.gx-stats-m .gx-stats div:nth-child(3){border-left:0}}
/* Pinned, scroll-played sections */
.ix-run{position:relative}
.ix-pinned{position:sticky;z-index:1}
.slider.ix-pinned{background:inherit}
/* Expert Advisors: the photo opens LinkedIn; rows line up */
.ix-experts{align-items:start}
.ix-expert{display:grid;justify-items:center;align-content:start}
.ix-exp-link{position:relative;display:block;width:min(100%,180px);border-radius:50%;text-decoration:none;color:inherit}
.ix-exp-link .avatar{width:100%;transition:box-shadow .3s var(--ease)}
.ix-exp-link:hover .avatar,.ix-exp-link:focus-visible .avatar{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--pale),0 0 0 5px var(--navy)}
.ix-li-badge{position:absolute;right:6%;bottom:6%;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--navy);color:var(--pale);
  box-shadow:0 6px 14px -4px rgba(11,31,82,.5);opacity:0;transform:scale(.6);transition:opacity .25s,transform .3s var(--ease)}
.ix-exp-link:hover .ix-li-badge,.ix-exp-link:focus-visible .ix-li-badge{opacity:1;transform:none}
.ix-li{display:none!important}

/* Spacing: tighter rhythm, no unwanted gaps */
.sec{padding-block:clamp(64px,7.5vw,120px)}
.split-head,.sec-head{margin-bottom:clamp(32px,4vw,56px)}
.more{margin-top:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)}
.auths{margin-top:clamp(28px,3.5vw,48px)!important}
#clients .label.muted{margin-top:clamp(32px,4vw,56px)!important}
#clients{padding-bottom:clamp(28px,3vw,44px)}
.ix-tick{margin:0 0 clamp(40px,5vw,72px)}
.contact{padding-bottom:clamp(48px,5vw,80px)}
.contact-grid{margin-top:clamp(32px,4vw,56px)}
.ix-flow{margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,72px)}
.principles{margin-top:clamp(56px,6vw,96px)}

/* Large monitors: a wider frame and slightly larger type */
@media (min-width:1680px){:root{--max:1480px}}
@media (min-width:2200px){html{font-size:112.5%}:root{--max:1720px}}
@media (min-width:3000px){html{font-size:131.25%}:root{--max:2200px}}
/* Headline sized to its own column, so it never runs into the globe on wide monitors */
.gx-left{container-type:inline-size}
.gx-over h1{font-size:min(clamp(2.4rem,1.6rem + 5vw,6.75rem),14vh,15cqi)}
.gx-over .gx-sub{max-width:min(22em,100%)}
.gx-card{max-width:100%}
/* Phones and tablets: the globe takes the space above the words again */
@media (max-width:899px){
  .gx-right{display:grid;place-items:center;overflow:hidden}
  .gx-globe{height:100%;width:auto;max-height:none;aspect-ratio:1}
  .gx-over h1{font-size:min(clamp(2.4rem,11vw,3.6rem),15cqi)}
}
@media (max-width:899px){.gx-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)!important;grid-template-rows:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:12px!important;align-items:stretch}.gx-right{grid-row:1}.gx-left{grid-row:2}}
@media (max-width:899px){.gx-right{container-type:size}.gx-globe{width:min(100cqw,100cqh)!important;height:auto!important;max-width:none}}
.gx-left,.gx-reach,.gx-cards,.gx-card{min-width:0}
.gx-card dd{min-width:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere}
@media (min-width:900px) and (max-width:1199px){
  .gx-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)!important;gap:32px!important}
  .gx-card dl div{grid-template-columns:84px minmax(0,1fr)}
  .gx-card dd.num{grid-column:2}
  .gx-card .tags{display:none}
}

/* ===== Round 10 ===== */
/* Space between the last panel (contact) and the footer, on every page */
main{padding-bottom:var(--panel-gap,12px)}
/* Globe: once the authority cards start, the numbers step aside and the globe grows past the panel edge */
.gx-stats{transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease)}
.gx-globe{transition:transform 1s cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1)}
@media (min-width:900px){
  .gx-active .gx-right .gx-stats{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);pointer-events:none}
  .gx-active .gx-globe{transform:translate(12%,6%) scale(1.24)}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.gx-globe,.gx-stats{transition:none}}
@media (min-width:900px){.gx-active .gx-globe{transform:translate(16%,7%) scale(1.34)}}
@media (min-width:1200px) and (max-width:1599px){.gx-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.95fr) minmax(0,1.1fr)!important;gap:clamp(32px,4vw,72px)!important}}
.gx-pin::after{height:18%;z-index:3}
@media (min-width:900px){.gx-globe{transform-origin:38% 9%}.gx-active .gx-globe{transform:translateX(6%) scale(1.3)}}

/* ===== Round 11: pinned blocks always fit the screen ===== */
/* "One file" card sizes itself to the screen height */
.bf.ix-pinnable .bf-vis{min-height:clamp(220px,calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 96px),540px)}
.bf.ix-pinnable .bf-body{padding:clamp(18px,3.6vh,48px) clamp(20px,3vw,48px);gap:clamp(12px,2.4vh,36px)}
.bf.ix-pinnable .bf-part+.bf-part{padding-top:clamp(12px,2.4vh,36px)}
.bf.ix-pinnable .bf-title{font-size:min(clamp(1.75rem,1.3rem + 1.4vw,2.5rem),5.6vh)}
.bf.ix-pinnable .bf-title-sm{font-size:min(clamp(1.375rem,1.15rem + .8vw,1.875rem),4.4vh)}
.bf.ix-pinnable .bf-text,.bf.ix-pinnable .step-text{font-size:min(1.0625rem,2.3vh);margin-top:min(14px,1.4vh)}
.bf.ix-pinnable .step-text{min-height:0}
.bf.ix-pinnable .bf-steps{margin:min(18px,1.8vh) 0 min(14px,1.4vh)}
@media (min-width:960px){.bf.ix-pinnable{align-items:stretch}.bf.ix-pinnable .bf-vis{min-height:clamp(260px,calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 110px),620px)}}
/* Services cards size themselves to the screen height */
.slider.ix-pinnable .svc{min-height:0;height:auto}
.slider.ix-pinnable .svc-vis{height:clamp(64px,13vh,150px);padding-top:min(24px,2.4vh)}
.slider.ix-pinnable .svc-body{padding:min(20px,2vh) 24px min(24px,2.4vh);gap:min(14px,1.5vh)}
.slider.ix-pinnable .svc h3{font-size:min(1.5rem,3.4vh)}
.slider.ix-pinnable .svc p{font-size:min(.9375rem,2vh)}
.slider.ix-pinnable .slider-ctrl{margin-top:min(28px,2.4vh)}
/* Advisors: a second row under the six Expert Advisors, same circle size, centred */
.ix-advisors-2{margin-top:clamp(36px,4vw,56px);padding-top:clamp(28px,3vw,44px);border-top:1px solid var(--line);justify-content:center}
@media (min-width:640px){.ix-advisors-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,calc((100% - 32px) / 3)))}}
@media (min-width:1200px){.ix-advisors-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,calc((100% - 80px) / 6));gap:36px 16px}}
.ix-adv2 .avatar{width:min(100%,180px);background:var(--navy-3)}
.ix-advisors-2{display:flex!important;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:36px 20px}
.ix-advisors-2>li{flex:0 0 calc((100% - 20px) / 2)}
@media (min-width:640px){.ix-advisors-2>li{flex-basis:calc((100% - 40px) / 3)}}
@media (min-width:1200px){.ix-advisors-2{gap:36px 16px}.ix-advisors-2>li{flex-basis:calc((100% - 80px) / 6)}}
/* Round 13: no line between the two advisor rows; core team photos link to LinkedIn like the advisors */
.ix-advisors-2{border-top:0!important;padding-top:0!important}
.ix-core-li{display:grid;justify-items:center;align-content:start}
.ix-core-li .ix-exp-link{width:min(100%,180px)}

/* ===== Round 14: typography tuned to auxia.io (sizes, weights, tracking, labels, buttons) =====
   Font stays Inter Tight (closest free match to auxia's PP Neue Montreal). */
body{font-weight:450;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:-.005em}
p{text-wrap:pretty}
/* headings: medium weight, -0.03em, line height .95 */
.display,.pg-title,.h2,.gx-big,.gx-over h1,#hero-h,.cta-band .h2{font-weight:500!important;letter-spacing:-.03em!important;line-height:.95!important}
.display{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,1.2rem + 5.6vw,6.5rem)}
.pg-title{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,1.4rem + 4.4vw,6rem)}
.h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,1.2rem + 3vw,4rem)}
.gx-big{font-size:clamp(2rem,1.3rem + 2.6vw,4rem)}
/* sub-heads and card titles (auxia h5/h3 feel) */
.h3,.bf-title,.ix-card h3,.row h3,.principles h3,.ix-stl-card h3,.ix-pillar h3{font-weight:500!important;letter-spacing:-.03em!important;line-height:1!important}
.card h3,.svc h3,.note h3,.post h3,.job h3,.steps h3,.proc h3,.principles h4,.person h3,.gx-card h3,.rx-name,.auths b{font-weight:500!important;letter-spacing:-.025em!important;line-height:1.1}
/* body copy: larger, medium-ish, auxia-like */
.lead{font-size:clamp(1.0625rem,.95rem + .5vw,1.375rem);line-height:1.35;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.card p,.svc p,.note p,.post p,.job p,.steps p,.proc p,.principles p,.ix-card>p,.ix-stl-card p,.ix-pillar p,.faq-a,.bf-text,.step-text,.rx-full{font-size:clamp(1rem,.95rem + .2vw,1.125rem);line-height:1.4}
/* mono labels: Plex Mono, uppercase, wide tracking like auxia's taglines */
.label,.eyebrow,.hero-meta,.svc-n,.gx-card-top .label,.gx-card dt,.gx-steps button,.hx-pill,.hx-quotes li,.ix-tick span,.ix-chips li,.ix-gaps b,.ix-tl span,.stack-status,.note-meta,.ix-stl-card .label,.ix-pillar-n,.pg-meta span,.tx-tag,.gx-cue{letter-spacing:.14em!important}
.label,.eyebrow{font-size:.75rem;font-weight:500}
/* buttons: 8px corners, auxia padding, 1rem medium */
.btn{border-radius:.5rem!important;padding:.875rem 1.5rem!important;min-height:0!important;font-size:1rem!important;font-weight:500!important;letter-spacing:-.01em!important;line-height:1.2!important}
.more a{font-size:1.0625rem;font-weight:500}
.hx-pill{white-space:nowrap;letter-spacing:.1em!important}
.hx-quotes li{letter-spacing:.1em!important}

/* ===== Round 15 ===== */
/* Reach route board while pinned: compact so the open board fits the screen */
.rx.ix-pinnable .rx-top{margin-bottom:min(28px,1.6vh)}
.rx.ix-pinnable .rx-btn{min-height:clamp(48px,7.6vh,92px);padding:min(14px,.8vh) 0}
.rx.ix-pinnable .rx-name{font-size:min(1.875rem,3.6vh)}
.rx.ix-pinnable .rx-card{padding:clamp(16px,2.8vh,44px) clamp(18px,3vw,44px);margin:2px 0 min(24px,1.4vh);gap:min(28px,2.4vh) 48px}
.rx.ix-pinnable .route-rows dd,.rx.ix-pinnable .rx-full{font-size:min(1.375rem,2.6vh)}
.rx.ix-pinnable .route-rows > div{padding-block:min(14px,1vh)}
.rx.ix-pinned{background:var(--pale)}
/* Small one-time rise for non-card content */
.motion .ix-up{opacity:0;translate:0 18px;transition:opacity .7s var(--ease) var(--d2,0s),translate .8s var(--ease) var(--d2,0s)}
.motion .ix-up.ix-up-in{opacity:1;translate:0 0}
.motion .avatar.ix-up{translate:0 0;scale:.92;transition:opacity .7s var(--ease) var(--d2,0s),scale .8s var(--ease) var(--d2,0s),transform .5s var(--ease)}
.motion .avatar.ix-up.ix-up-in{scale:1}
.rx.ix-pinnable .rx-btn{min-height:clamp(44px,6.6vh,92px);padding:min(12px,.6vh) 0}
.rx.ix-pinnable .rx-card{padding:clamp(14px,2.2vh,44px) clamp(18px,3vw,44px);gap:min(24px,1.8vh) 40px}
.rx.ix-pinnable .route-does{margin-top:0}
.rx.ix-pinnable .rx-top p.small{display:none}
@media (max-height:800px){.rx.ix-pinnable .rx-axis{padding-bottom:4px}.rx.ix-pinnable .rx-cta{min-height:0;padding:.6rem 1rem!important}}
/* pinned blocks skip the generic entrance slide (it would push them off screen at the start) */
.motion.reveal-ready .ix-pinnable[data-reveal]{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
/* "What every engagement is built on": proper cards */
.principles ul{gap:16px!important;counter-reset:pr}
.principles li{counter-increment:pr;border-top:0!important;background:#FBFAF7;border-radius:20px;padding:clamp(22px,2.4vw,32px)!important;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line);display:grid;gap:10px;align-content:start;overflow:hidden;min-height:200px}
.band-2 .principles li{background:var(--pale)}
.principles li::after{content:counter(pr,decimal-leading-zero);order:-1;font:500 .75rem var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;color:#C4161C;margin-bottom:auto;padding-bottom:18px}
.principles li::before{height:3px!important;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--navy),#FF4D4D)!important}
.principles h4{margin-top:auto}
/* keep the page's header offset in step with the bigger header on monitors (site.css sets 76px) */
@media (min-width:1680px){:root{--header-h:84px}}
@media (min-width:2200px){:root{--header-h:96px}}
@media (min-width:3000px){:root{--header-h:112px}}


/* ===== Round 19: custom dropdowns (route finder + forms) ===== */
.ix-dd2{position:relative;display:inline-block;vertical-align:baseline}
.ix-dd2.is-field{display:block;width:100%}
.ix-native{position:absolute!important;inset:0;width:100%!important;height:100%!important;opacity:0!important;pointer-events:none!important}
.ix-dd2-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.35em;font:inherit;letter-spacing:inherit;color:var(--navy);background:transparent;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  transition:color .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),background-color .25s var(--ease)}
.is-inline .ix-dd2-btn{font-weight:500;padding:0 .1em 2px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--navy);border-radius:0}
.is-inline .ix-dd2-btn:hover{border-bottom-color:#FF4D4D}
.is-field .ix-dd2-btn{width:100%;justify-content:space-between;min-height:52px;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:8px;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(11,31,82,.22);text-align:left;font-size:1rem}
.is-field .ix-dd2-btn:hover{border-color:rgba(11,31,82,.45)}
.ix-dd2-btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--navy);outline-offset:3px}
.is-field .ix-dd2-btn.is-empty .ix-dd2-val{color:var(--ink-3)}
.is-field .ix-dd2-btn.is-invalid{border-color:var(--err);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(196,22,28,.12)}
.ix-dd2-chev{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:.8em;height:.8em;flex:none;transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1)}
.is-field .ix-dd2-chev{width:18px;height:18px}
.ix-dd2-chev svg{width:100%;height:100%}
.ix-dd2.is-open .ix-dd2-chev{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.ix-dd2.is-open .ix-dd2-btn{border-bottom-color:#FF4D4D}
.is-field.is-open .ix-dd2-btn{border-color:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(11,31,82,.1)}
/* the menu */
.ix-dd2-list{position:absolute;left:-10px;top:calc(100% + 10px);z-index:60;min-width:max(100%,240px);max-height:320px;overflow:auto;margin:0;padding:8px;list-style:none;
  background:#FBFAF7;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--line),0 30px 60px -24px rgba(11,31,82,.45),0 8px 18px -10px rgba(11,31,82,.25);
  font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;font-weight:500;line-height:1.2;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-8px) scale(.97);transform-origin:20% 0;
  transition:opacity .22s var(--ease),transform .32s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.25,1.1),visibility 0s .32s}
.is-field .ix-dd2-list{left:0;right:0;min-width:0}
.ix-dd2.drop-up .ix-dd2-list{top:auto;bottom:calc(100% + 10px);transform-origin:20% 100%;transform:translateY(8px) scale(.97)}
.ix-dd2.is-open .ix-dd2-list{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;transition-delay:0s}
.ix-dd2-list:focus{outline:none}
.ix-dd2-opt{position:relative;z-index:1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:30px 1fr 18px;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:11px 12px;border-radius:10px;cursor:pointer;color:var(--navy);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px);transition:color .2s,opacity .3s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease)}
.ix-dd2.is-open .ix-dd2-opt{opacity:1;transform:none;transition-delay:0s,calc(var(--i) * 35ms + 40ms),calc(var(--i) * 35ms + 40ms)}
.ix-dd2-n{font:500 .6875rem var(--mono);letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--ink-3);transition:color .2s;white-space:nowrap}
.ix-dd2-tick{width:16px;height:16px;color:#FF4D4D;opacity:0;transform:scale(.4);transition:opacity .2s,transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1)}
.ix-dd2-tick svg{width:100%;height:100%}
.ix-dd2-opt[aria-selected="true"] .ix-dd2-tick{opacity:1;transform:none}
.ix-dd2-opt[aria-selected="true"] .ix-dd2-n{color:#FF4D4D}
.ix-dd2-opt.is-placeholder{color:var(--ink-3);font-weight:400}
/* the gliding highlight */
.ix-dd2-hl{position:absolute;left:8px;right:8px;top:0;height:40px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--navy);z-index:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;
  transition:transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),height .28s,opacity .2s}
.ix-dd2-hl.is-on{opacity:1}
.ix-dd2-opt.is-active{color:var(--pale)}
.ix-dd2-opt.is-active .ix-dd2-n{color:var(--on-navy-3)}
.ix-dd2-opt.is-active[aria-selected="true"] .ix-dd2-n,.ix-dd2-opt.is-active .ix-dd2-tick{color:#FF6A4D}
.dark .ix-dd2.is-inline .ix-dd2-btn{color:var(--pale);border-bottom-color:var(--pale)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ix-dd2-list,.ix-dd2-opt,.ix-dd2-hl,.ix-dd2-chev{transition:none!important}}
.ix-dd2-opt.is-placeholder .ix-dd2-tick{display:none}.ix-dd2-opt.is-placeholder[aria-selected="true"] .ix-dd2-n{color:var(--ink-3)}

/* ================= Content update (Nov 2026): minimum layout support for the new copy ================= */
/* Route board without durations: the pathway takes the space the time bar used */
.rx.rx-no-time{--cols:3rem minmax(9rem,1fr) minmax(0,3.3fr) 44px}
.rx.rx-no-time .rx-path{font-size:1.0625rem}
.route-rows div{grid-template-columns:7rem 1fr}
@media (max-width:799px){
  .rx.rx-no-time .rx-btn{grid-template-areas:"n id plus" "n path path";padding-bottom:14px}
  .route-rows div{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
/* Two capabilities (home) and other two-up card rows: let the cards share the full width */
.cards.cards-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,340px),1fr))}
.cards .card .more{margin-top:auto;padding-top:8px}
/* Long accordion answers (service detail by market) use the full width */
.faq-a.faq-wide{max-width:none}
.faq-a.faq-wide>p{max-width:46em}
.faq-a.faq-wide>p+p{margin-top:12px}
.faq-a.faq-wide .cards{margin-top:24px}
.faq-a.faq-wide .more{margin-top:20px}
/* Principles cards used as a standalone section (Services: our approach) */
.principles.principles-sec{margin-top:0}
.principles.principles-sec ul{margin-top:0}
/* Team: four groups; small groups stay centred like the advisor row */
.people.people-c{display:flex!important;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:36px 20px}
.people.people-c>li{flex:0 0 calc((100% - 20px) / 2)}
@media (min-width:640px){.people.people-c>li{flex-basis:calc((100% - 40px) / 3)}}
@media (min-width:1024px){.people.people-c>li{flex-basis:calc((100% - 80px) / 5)}}
.team-pills{flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center}
#tp-advisors .ix-advisors-2{margin-top:0}
/* Short note under a list or board */
.note-line{margin-top:20px;font-size:.9375rem;color:var(--ink-3);max-width:46em}
.dark .note-line{color:var(--on-navy-3)}
/* Market groups (Global Reach) */
.card .card-sub{font:500 .75rem var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3)}
/* Home hero: the two-sentence headline and longer intro still fit the pinned panel */
.gx-over h1.gx-h1-long{font-size:min(clamp(2.2rem,1.2rem + 3.6vw,5.25rem),9.5vh,11cqi)}
.gx-over .gx-sub.gx-sub-long{font-size:clamp(1rem,.9rem + .45vw,1.25rem);max-width:min(30em,100%)}
@media (max-width:899px){.gx-over h1.gx-h1-long{font-size:min(clamp(2rem,9vw,3rem),12cqi)}}
.more a+a{margin-left:28px}
.faq-a.faq-wide .cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(min(100%,360px),1fr))}
/* Service pages: hero with a regional image (Nov 2026) */
.pg-hero .pg-split{display:grid;gap:clamp(32px,4vw,56px);align-items:center}
@media (min-width:1100px){.pg-hero .pg-split{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.2fr) minmax(0,.8fr)}.pg-hero .pg-split .pg-title{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,1.2rem + 3.2vw,4.75rem)}}
.pg-media{margin:0}
.pg-media img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:20px;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--line-d),0 40px 80px -40px rgba(2,8,28,.8)}
/* Contact: office location map (Nov 2026) */
.cmap{position:relative;margin:clamp(40px,5vw,72px) 0 0;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--line-d),0 40px 80px -40px rgba(2,8,28,.8);background:var(--navy-2)}
.cmap-frame{position:relative;aspect-ratio:21/8;min-height:320px}
.cmap-frame iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;display:block;filter:saturate(.85) contrast(1.02)}
.cmap-fallback{position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center;margin:0;color:var(--on-navy-3);font:500 .75rem var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 1.5px 1.5px,rgba(246,245,241,.08) 1.2px,transparent 1.3px) 0 0/24px 24px,linear-gradient(160deg,#17317A,#081840)}
.cmap-card{position:absolute;left:clamp(12px,2vw,24px);bottom:clamp(12px,2vw,24px);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  max-width:calc(100% - 2 * clamp(12px,2vw,24px));padding:14px 14px 14px 18px;border-radius:18px;background:rgba(251,250,247,.94);color:var(--navy);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -20px rgba(2,8,28,.6)}
.cmap-pin{position:relative;flex:none;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);display:grid;place-items:center}
.cmap-pin i{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:#FF4D4D;box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,77,77,.6);animation:cmap-pulse 2.2s ease-out infinite}
@keyframes cmap-pulse{to{box-shadow:0 0 0 14px rgba(255,77,77,0)}}
.cmap-txt{display:grid;gap:2px;min-width:0}
.cmap-txt .label{color:var(--ink-3);font-size:.6875rem}
.cmap-txt b{font-weight:500;font-size:1.0625rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.cmap-txt>span:last-child{font-size:.875rem;color:var(--ink-2)}
.cmap-btn{min-height:44px;padding:.625rem 1.125rem}
@media (max-width:759px){
  .cmap-frame{aspect-ratio:1/1;min-height:0}
  .cmap-card{position:static;max-width:none;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;background:#FBFAF7}
  .cmap-btn{flex:1 1 100%;justify-content:center}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.cmap-pin i{animation:none}}

/* ================= Single blog article (Nov 2026) ================= */
.post-hero{padding-bottom:clamp(120px,14vw,200px)}
.post-hero .post-title{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,1.2rem + 3vw,4.25rem);max-width:18em}
.post-meta{margin-top:28px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:8px 14px;color:var(--on-navy-2);font-size:.9375rem}
.post-by{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:var(--pale);font-weight:500}
.post-by svg{width:22px;height:22px}
/* Cover: the whole image is always visible (never cropped), on a navy frame */
.post-cover-wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;margin-top:calc(-1 * clamp(84px,11vw,160px))}
.post-cover{margin:0 auto;max-width:1120px;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy-2);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--line),0 50px 90px -50px rgba(2,8,28,.75);display:grid;place-items:center}
.post-cover img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-height:min(78vh,720px);object-fit:contain}
.post-cover.is-art svg{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1200/520}
.post-cover.is-missing{aspect-ratio:16/7;background:radial-gradient(circle at 1.5px 1.5px,rgba(246,245,241,.08) 1.2px,transparent 1.3px) 0 0/24px 24px,linear-gradient(160deg,#17317A,#081840)}
.post-cover.is-missing img{display:none}
.post-sec{padding-top:clamp(48px,6vw,80px)}
.post-grid{display:grid;gap:48px}
@media (min-width:1080px){.post-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 300px;gap:72px}.post-side{position:sticky;top:calc(var(--header-h) + 24px);align-self:start}}
/* Article typography */
.prose-post{max-width:46rem;font-size:clamp(1.0625rem,1rem + .2vw,1.1875rem);line-height:1.7;color:var(--ink-2)}
.prose-post>*+*{margin-top:1.1em}
.prose-post h2{margin-top:2.2em;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,1.2rem + 1.2vw,2.25rem);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.1;color:var(--navy)}
.prose-post h3{margin-top:1.8em;font-size:clamp(1.25rem,1.1rem + .5vw,1.5rem);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.2;color:var(--navy)}
.prose-post h2+*,.prose-post h3+*{margin-top:.7em}
.prose-post strong{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
.prose-post a{color:var(--navy);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.prose-post ul,.prose-post ol{padding-left:0;list-style:none;display:grid;gap:.55em}
.prose-post ul>li{position:relative;padding-left:1.6em}
.prose-post ul>li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:.25em;top:.62em;width:.5em;height:.5em;border-radius:50%;background:#C4161C}
.prose-post ol{counter-reset:po}.prose-post ol>li{counter-increment:po;position:relative;padding-left:2em}
.prose-post ol>li::before{content:counter(po);position:absolute;left:0;top:.05em;font:500 .8em var(--mono);color:#C4161C}
.prose-post ul ul{margin-top:.5em}
.prose-post blockquote{margin:1.6em 0;padding:24px 28px;border-radius:18px;background:var(--navy);color:var(--pale);border-left:4px solid #FF4D4D}
.prose-post blockquote p,.prose-post blockquote strong{color:var(--pale);margin:0}
.prose-post hr{border:0;height:1px;background:var(--line);margin:2.4em 0}
.post-fig{margin:2em 0;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;background:#FBFAF7;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line)}
.post-fig img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-height:80vh;object-fit:contain;margin-inline:auto}
.post-fig.narrow img{width:auto;max-width:100%;max-height:520px}
.post-fig.narrow{display:grid;place-items:center;padding:20px;background:var(--pale-2)}
.post-fig.is-missing{display:none}
.post-tags{margin-top:3em;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.post-tags .label{color:var(--ink-3);margin-bottom:14px}
.post-tags .tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.post-tags .tag{font-size:.8125rem}
.post-pn{margin-top:40px;display:grid;gap:12px}
@media (min-width:700px){.post-pn{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
.post-pn a{display:grid;gap:6px;padding:20px 22px;border-radius:18px;background:#FBFAF7;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line);text-decoration:none;color:var(--navy);transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease)}
.post-pn a:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line),0 20px 40px -24px rgba(11,31,82,.35)}
.post-pn .label{color:var(--ink-3)}
.post-pn b{font-weight:500;line-height:1.3}
.post-pn-next{text-align:right}
.post-side{display:grid;gap:14px}
.post-box{border-radius:18px;background:#FBFAF7;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line);padding:22px}
.post-box>.label{color:var(--ink-3);margin-bottom:12px}
.post-cat{display:inline-flex;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--navy);color:var(--pale);text-decoration:none;font-weight:500;font-size:.9375rem}
.post-share{display:flex;gap:10px}
.post-share a,.post-share button{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--pale-2);color:var(--navy);border:0;cursor:pointer;transition:background-color .2s,color .2s,transform .2s}
.post-share a:hover,.post-share button:hover{background:var(--navy);color:var(--pale);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.post-share svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.post-copied{margin-top:8px;font-size:.8125rem;color:var(--ink-3);min-height:1em;word-break:break-all}
.post-cta{background:var(--navy);color:var(--pale);box-shadow:none}
.post-cta h2{font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.post-cta p{margin:8px 0 18px;color:var(--on-navy-2);font-size:.9375rem}
/* Article cards with real cover images (blog list, related) */
.post-card .note-cover{height:auto;aspect-ratio:3/2;background:var(--navy-2)}
.post-card .note-cover img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .9s var(--ease)}
.post-card:hover .note-cover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.post-card .note-cover::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 1.5px 1.5px,rgba(246,245,241,.08) 1.2px,transparent 1.3px) 0 0/24px 24px,linear-gradient(160deg,#17317A,#081840)}
.post-card .tag{z-index:1}
/* Blog list filter */
.post-filter{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-bottom:32px}
.post-filter button{min-height:40px;padding:0 16px;border-radius:999px;border:0;background:var(--pale-2);color:var(--navy);font:500 .875rem var(--font,inherit);cursor:pointer;transition:background-color .2s,color .2s}
.post-filter button[aria-pressed="true"],.post-filter button:hover{background:var(--navy);color:var(--pale)}
.notes.post-list{gap:24px}
@media (min-width:700px) and (max-width:899px){.notes.post-list{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
.post-card[hidden]{display:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.post-card .note-cover img,.post-pn a,.post-share a{transition:none}}
.pg-hero .post-meta,.pg-hero .post-meta time,.pg-hero .post-meta span{color:#C9CDDA!important;opacity:1!important}
.pg-hero .post-meta .post-by{color:#F6F5F1!important}

/* ================= Blog images: never cropped, rows as in the original posts (Nov 2026) ================= */
.post-cover img{width:auto;max-width:100%;margin-inline:auto}
.post-fig img{width:auto;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin-inline:auto}
.post-fig.narrow img{max-height:none;width:auto}
.post-gallery{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:clamp(10px,1.4vw,16px);margin:2em 0}
.post-gallery .post-fig{margin:0;flex:var(--ar,1) 1 0;min-width:0;padding:0;background:transparent;box-shadow:none;border-radius:16px}
.post-gallery .post-fig img{width:100%;max-height:none;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--line)}
@media (max-width:639px){.post-gallery{flex-direction:column}.post-gallery .post-fig{flex:none;width:100%}}
/* Cards: the whole image is shown over a soft blurred copy of itself (no cropping) */
.post-card .note-cover{aspect-ratio:16/10}
.post-card .note-cover img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%}
.post-card .note-cover img.nc-fg{object-fit:contain;transition:transform .9s var(--ease)}
.post-card .note-cover img.nc-bg{object-fit:cover;filter:blur(18px) saturate(1.1);transform:scale(1.2);opacity:.55}
.post-card:hover .note-cover img.nc-fg{transform:scale(1.03)}
.post-card:hover .note-cover img.nc-bg{transform:scale(1.2)}

/* ================= Comments & ratings ================= */
.cm-grid{display:grid;gap:40px}
@media (min-width:1000px){.cm-grid{grid-template-columns:340px minmax(0,1fr);gap:64px}.cm-summary{position:sticky;top:calc(var(--header-h) + 24px);align-self:start}}
.cm-score{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin-top:28px}
.cm-avg{font-size:clamp(3rem,2rem + 3vw,4.5rem);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1}
.cm-stars{position:relative;display:inline-block;font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:4px;color:#D6D8E0;line-height:1}
.cm-stars::before{content:"★★★★★";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:var(--p,0%);overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap;color:#E2A400}
.cm-count{margin-top:6px;color:var(--ink-3);font-size:.9375rem}
.cm-dist{list-style:none;margin:24px 0 0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:8px}
.cm-dist li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2.6rem 1fr 2rem;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:.875rem;color:var(--ink-2)}
.cm-dist i{height:8px;border-radius:999px;background:#E3E4EA;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cm-dist i::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 auto 0 0;width:var(--w,0%);background:#E2A400;border-radius:inherit;transition:width .6s var(--ease)}
.cm-dist b{font-weight:500;text-align:right}
.cm-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:14px}
.cm-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px 1fr;gap:14px;padding:20px;border-radius:18px;background:#FBFAF7;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line)}
.cm-av{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);color:var(--pale);display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:500}
.cm-hd{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:baseline;gap:6px 12px}
.cm-hd b{font-weight:500;color:var(--navy)}
.cm-st{color:#E2A400;letter-spacing:2px;font-size:.9375rem}
.cm-hd time{color:var(--ink-3);font-size:.8125rem}
.cm-tx{margin-top:8px;color:var(--ink-2);white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:anywhere}
.cm-empty{padding:20px;border-radius:18px;background:#FBFAF7;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line);color:var(--ink-3)}
.cm-form{margin-top:28px;padding:clamp(22px,3vw,32px);border-radius:22px;background:var(--navy);color:var(--pale);display:grid;gap:16px}
.cm-form h3{font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.cm-note{color:var(--on-navy-2);font-size:.9375rem;margin-top:-8px}
.cm-form label,.cm-form legend{color:var(--pale);font-size:.9375rem}
.cm-form small{color:var(--on-navy-3)}
.cm-form .field{display:grid;gap:6px}
.cm-form .input{width:100%;background:rgba(246,245,241,.06);color:var(--pale);border:1px solid rgba(246,245,241,.22);border-radius:12px;padding:12px 14px;font:inherit}
.cm-form .input:focus{outline:2px solid var(--pale);outline-offset:2px;border-color:transparent}
.cm-form textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:130px}
.cm-row{display:grid;gap:16px}
@media (min-width:640px){.cm-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
.cm-rate{border:0;margin:0;padding:0}
.cm-rate-in{position:relative;display:inline-flex;flex-direction:row-reverse;gap:4px;margin-top:6px}
.cm-rate-in input{position:absolute;opacity:0;width:1px;height:1px}
.cm-rate-in label{font-size:2rem;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;color:rgba(246,245,241,.28);transition:color .15s,transform .15s;padding:2px}
.cm-rate-in label:hover,.cm-rate-in label:hover~label,.cm-rate-in input:checked~label{color:#F5B800}
.cm-rate-in label:hover{transform:scale(1.12)}
.cm-rate-in input:focus-visible+label{outline:2px solid var(--pale);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:6px}
.cm-hp{position:absolute!important;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
.cm-consent{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;color:var(--on-navy-2)!important;font-size:.875rem!important}
.cm-consent input{margin-top:3px;width:18px;height:18px;flex:none}
.cm-form .err{color:#FF8A8A;font-size:.8125rem;min-height:0}
.cm-form .err:empty{display:none}
.cm-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.cm-actions .btn{background:var(--pale);color:var(--navy)}
.cm-actions .btn[disabled]{opacity:.6;cursor:wait}
.cm-status{color:var(--on-navy-2);font-size:.9375rem}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.cm-dist i::after,.cm-rate-in label{transition:none}}
.post-card .post-card-tag{align-self:flex-start;background:var(--pale-2);color:var(--navy)}
/* Infographics: full article width, whole image, opens full size */
.post-fig.zoom{padding:0;background:#fff}
.post-fig.zoom a{display:block;cursor:zoom-in}
.post-fig.zoom img{width:100%;max-height:none}
.post-fig.zoom figcaption{padding:10px 16px;font-size:.8125rem;color:var(--ink-3);border-top:1px solid var(--line);background:#FBFAF7}
/* Small cover images: shown proportionally up to 2x their size, centred on the navy frame */
.post-cover.is-small{padding:clamp(20px,3vw,40px)}
.post-cover.is-small img{width:min(100%,calc(var(--nw) * 2));max-height:min(70vh,640px);object-fit:contain;border-radius:14px}
.post-gallery .post-fig a{display:block;cursor:zoom-in}
.post-gallery+.post-gallery-note{margin-top:-1.2em;font-size:.8125rem;color:var(--ink-3)}
/* Tall infographics: centred at a readable width, whole image, opens full size */
.post-fig.zoom.tall{background:var(--pale-2);padding:clamp(12px,2vw,24px) clamp(12px,2vw,24px) 0}
.post-fig.zoom.tall a{max-width:560px;margin-inline:auto;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 18px 40px -24px rgba(11,31,82,.45)}
.post-fig.zoom.tall figcaption{margin:clamp(12px,2vw,24px) calc(-1 * clamp(12px,2vw,24px)) 0;text-align:center}
/* Contact form: mark mandatory fields */
.form .req{color:#C4161C;font-weight:600;margin-left:2px}
.dark .form .req{color:#FF6B6B}
.form-req{margin:0 0 4px;font-size:.8125rem;color:var(--ink-3);grid-column:1/-1}
.dark .form-req{color:var(--on-navy-3)}
