/* =========================================================
   STUDIFLATS CAREERS — Design System
   Display: Montserrat  ·  Body: Inter
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  /* Core brand */
  --blue:        #124FB5;
  --blue-deep:   #0B3B8C;
  --sky:         #2E7BFF;
  --sky-soft:    #9CC2FF;
  --amber:       #FF7A00;
  --amber-soft:  #FFB765;
  --mint:        #10B981;

  /* Light surfaces (primary) */
  --paper:       #FFFFFF;
  --paper-2:     #F4F6FA;
  --paper-3:     #EAEFF7;
  --ink:         #0A1220;
  --ink-2:       #1B2436;
  --ink-soft:    #4C5670;
  --ink-mute:    #5D687F;
  --line:        rgba(10,18,32,.09);
  --line-strong: rgba(10,18,32,.18);

  /* Dark accent surfaces (used sparingly) */
  --void:        #0A1220;
  --navy:        #0E1B2E;

  /* Type */
  --display: "Montserrat", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --body:    "Inter", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Default text = ink on paper */
  --tx:      #0A1220;
  --tx-dim:  #56617A;
  --tx-mute: #8A94A8;

  /* Metrics */
  --nav-h: 84px;
  --r-s: 14px;
  --r-m: 22px;
  --r-l: 30px;
  --r-xl: 40px;
  --pad: clamp(20px, 5vw, 72px);
  --maxw: 1320px;

  --shadow-s: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,18,32,.05);
  --shadow-m: 0 18px 46px -22px rgba(10,18,32,.30);
  --shadow-l: 0 40px 90px -40px rgba(10,18,32,.42);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --ease-io: cubic-bezier(.65,.05,.36,1);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; }
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--paper);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--body);
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.6;
  letter-spacing:-.011em;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
button,input,select,textarea{ font:inherit; color:inherit; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.035em; line-height:1.02; margin:0; }
p{ margin:0; }
::selection{ background:var(--sky); color:#fff; }

/* Focus visibility (a11y floor) */
:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--sky); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:6px; }

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar{ width:10px; height:10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{ background:var(--paper-2); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{ background:#C6CFDF; border-radius:20px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{ background:#A9B5CA; }

/* ---------- Layout helpers ---------- */
.wrap{ width:100%; max-width:var(--maxw); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:var(--pad); }
.section{ position:relative; padding-block:clamp(90px,12vw,170px); overflow:hidden; }
.section--tight{ padding-block:clamp(60px,8vw,110px); }
.center{ text-align:center; }
.stack-sm > * + *{ margin-top:14px; }

/* Light band (Apple-style alternation) */
.band-light{ background:var(--paper-2); color:var(--ink); }
.band-tint{ background:linear-gradient(180deg,#F2F6FF,#FFFFFF); }

/* Dark inversion band — used once or twice for rhythm */
.band-dark{ background:var(--void); color:#F4F7FC; }
.band-dark h1,.band-dark h2,.band-dark h3,.band-dark h4{ color:#fff; }
.band-dark .lede,.band-dark p{ color:rgba(244,247,252,.72); }
.band-dark .eyebrow{ color:var(--sky-soft); }

/* ---------- Typography scale ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--body);
  font-size:12px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--blue);
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:""; width:26px; height:1px; background:currentColor; opacity:.6;
}
.h-mega{ font-size:clamp(2.5rem, 6.2vw, 5.3rem); font-weight:900; line-height:1.0; }
.h-xl{ font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 5.6vw, 4.4rem); font-weight:800; }
.h-lg{ font-size:clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem); }
.h-md{ font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); }
.lede{
  font-size:clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.28rem);
  color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.62; max-width:62ch;
}
.grad-blue{
  background:linear-gradient(96deg,var(--blue) 0%,#2E7BFF 42%,var(--amber) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
}
.tint{ color:var(--sky); }
.tint-amber{ color:var(--amber); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  --bg:var(--blue);
  position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding:15px 30px; border-radius:100px; border:0; cursor:pointer;
  font-family:var(--body); font-size:15px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.01em;
  background:var(--bg); color:#fff; overflow:hidden; isolation:isolate;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), filter .3s ease;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px -14px rgba(18,79,181,.9);
  will-change:transform;
}
.btn::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--sky),var(--blue) 60%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .45s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.02); box-shadow:0 22px 46px -16px rgba(76,141,255,.85); }
.btn:hover::after{ opacity:1; }
.btn:active{ transform:translateY(-1px) scale(.99); }
.btn--ghost{
  background:#fff; color:var(--ink);
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong); box-shadow:var(--shadow-s);
}
.btn--ghost::after{ background:var(--paper-2); }
.btn--ghost:hover{ box-shadow:var(--shadow-m); }
.btn--amber{ --bg:var(--amber); box-shadow:0 12px 34px -14px rgba(255,138,30,.85); color:#160B00; }
.btn--amber::after{ background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--amber-soft),var(--amber)); }
.btn--sm{ padding:11px 21px; font-size:14px; }
.band-dark .btn--ghost{ background:transparent; color:#fff; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.28); }
.band-dark .btn--ghost::after{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); }

.link-arrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-weight:600; color:var(--blue);
  font-size:15px;
}
.link-arrow svg{ transition:transform .45s var(--ease); }
.link-arrow:hover svg{ transform:translateX(6px); }

/* ---------- Atmosphere: grain + glow ---------- */
.grain{
  position:fixed; inset:-50%; pointer-events:none; z-index:9999; opacity:.022;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='200' height='200' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation:grainShift 8s steps(6) infinite;
}
@keyframes grainShift{
  0%{transform:translate(0,0)} 20%{transform:translate(-3%,2%)} 40%{transform:translate(2%,-3%)}
  60%{transform:translate(-2%,-2%)} 80%{transform:translate(3%,1%)} 100%{transform:translate(0,0)}
}
.glow{
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(90px); pointer-events:none; opacity:.7;
}
.glow--blue{ background:radial-gradient(circle,#9CC2FF 0%,transparent 70%); }
.glow--amber{ background:radial-gradient(circle,#FFC98A 0%,transparent 70%); opacity:.5; }

/* Cursor spotlight */
#spot{
  mix-blend-mode:multiply;
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:520px; height:520px; margin:-260px 0 0 -260px;
  border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none; z-index:1;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(46,123,255,.10) 0%,transparent 65%);
  transition:opacity .4s ease; opacity:0;
}

/* =========================================================
   NAV
   ========================================================= */
.nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:900; height:var(--nav-h);
  display:flex; align-items:center;
  transition:background .5s var(--ease), backdrop-filter .5s var(--ease),
             border-color .5s var(--ease), height .4s var(--ease);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.is-stuck{
  height:66px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom-color:var(--line);
}
.nav__inner{
  width:100%; max-width:var(--maxw); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:var(--pad);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px;
}
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; flex:0 0 auto; }
.brand img{ height:40px; width:auto; transition:height .4s var(--ease); }
.nav.is-stuck .brand img{ height:34px; }
.brand__sub{
  font-family:var(--body); font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--blue); padding:4px 9px; border-radius:100px;
  border:1px solid rgba(18,79,181,.22); background:rgba(18,79,181,.07);
}
.nav__links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; }
.nav__links a{
  position:relative; padding:10px 16px; border-radius:100px; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500;
  color:var(--ink-soft); transition:color .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.nav__links a:hover{ color:var(--ink); background:var(--paper-2); }
.nav__links a.is-active{ color:var(--ink); }
.nav__links a.is-active::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; translate:-50% 0; bottom:3px;
  width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--amber);
}
.nav__cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.burger{
  display:none; width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:14px; background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong); cursor:pointer; place-items:center; box-shadow:var(--shadow-s);
}
.burger span{ display:block; width:18px; height:1.8px; background:var(--ink); border-radius:2px; transition:.4s var(--ease); }
.burger span + span{ margin-top:5px; }
.burger.is-open span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(6.6px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger.is-open span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.burger.is-open span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-6.6px) rotate(-45deg); }

.drawer{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:890; background:rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  backdrop-filter:blur(26px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(26px);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; gap:6px;
  padding:0 var(--pad);
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity .45s var(--ease), visibility .45s;
}
.drawer.is-open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }
.drawer a{
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(2rem,9vw,3.2rem); font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.04em; padding:10px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px);
}
.drawer.is-open a{ animation:drawerIn .6s var(--ease) forwards; }
.drawer.is-open a:nth-child(1){ animation-delay:.06s } .drawer.is-open a:nth-child(2){ animation-delay:.12s }
.drawer.is-open a:nth-child(3){ animation-delay:.18s } .drawer.is-open a:nth-child(4){ animation-delay:.24s }
.drawer.is-open a:nth-child(5){ animation-delay:.30s }
@keyframes drawerIn{ to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }

/* Scroll progress rail */
#progress{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; height:2px; z-index:950; width:0%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--sky) 60%,var(--amber));
  box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(76,141,255,.8);
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO — 3D stage
   ========================================================= */
.hero{
  position:relative; min-height:100svh; display:flex; align-items:center;
  padding-top:calc(var(--nav-h) + 40px); padding-bottom:70px; overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% -20%, #E6EFFF 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(70% 60% at 88% 15%, #FFE7CC 0%, transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#FBFCFF 0%, #F3F7FF 60%, #FFFFFF 100%);
}
/* perspective floor */
.hero__floor{
  position:absolute; left:-25%; right:-25%; bottom:-14vh; height:66vh; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(18,79,181,.16) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(18,79,181,.16) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:70px 70px;
  transform:perspective(560px) rotateX(72deg);
  transform-origin:50% 100%;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to top, #000 0%, transparent 78%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to top, #000 0%, transparent 78%);
  animation:floorRun 9s linear infinite;
  opacity:.75;
}
@keyframes floorRun{ to{ background-position:0 70px, 0 0; } }

.hero__grid{
  position:relative; z-index:3; display:grid; gap:clamp(30px,5vw,60px);
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.06fr) minmax(0,.94fr); align-items:center;
  width:100%; max-width:var(--maxw); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:var(--pad);
}
.hero__copy > * + *{ margin-top:22px; }
.hero h1{ text-wrap:balance; }
.hero__line{ display:block; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:.06em; }
.hero__line > span{
  display:block; transform:translateY(112%) rotate(3deg); opacity:0;
  animation:lineUp 1.05s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.hero__line:nth-child(1) > span{ animation-delay:.15s }
.hero__line:nth-child(2) > span{ animation-delay:.27s }
.hero__line:nth-child(3) > span{ animation-delay:.39s }
@keyframes lineUp{ to{ transform:none; opacity:1; } }

.fade-up-1,.fade-up-2,.fade-up-3{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); animation:fadeUp .95s var(--ease) forwards; }
.fade-up-1{ animation-delay:.55s } .fade-up-2{ animation-delay:.68s } .fade-up-3{ animation-delay:.82s }
@keyframes fadeUp{ to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }

.hero__actions{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:13px; }
.hero__meta{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:26px; padding-top:12px; }
.hero__meta div{ min-width:96px; }
.hero__meta > div > b{ display:block; font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.75rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.04em; white-space:nowrap; }
.hero__meta > div > span{ display:block; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-mute); letter-spacing:.03em; }

/* 3D card stage */
.stage{
  position:relative; height:min(560px, 62vh); perspective:1400px; perspective-origin:55% 45%;
}
.stage__inner{
  position:absolute; inset:0; transform-style:preserve-3d;
  transform:rotateX(var(--rx,8deg)) rotateY(var(--ry,-16deg));
  transition:transform .9s var(--ease);
}
.stage__mark{
  position:absolute; top:-4%; left:50%; width:min(178px,34%);
  margin-left:-9%;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 26px 44px rgba(18,79,181,.22));
}

.card3d{
  position:absolute; width:min(330px,78%); padding:18px 20px; border-radius:var(--r-m);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(160%); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -26px rgba(10,18,32,.30), 0 2px 6px rgba(10,18,32,.06);
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
}
.card3d::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:inherit; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(255,255,255,.9), transparent 46%);
  opacity:.9;
}
.card3d--a{ left:-4%;  top:26%;
  box-shadow:0 44px 80px -30px rgba(10,18,32,.38), 0 3px 8px rgba(10,18,32,.06); }
.card3d--b{ right:-6%; top:50%; width:min(310px,72%); }
.card3d--c{ left:8%;   top:76%; width:min(290px,68%);
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px -20px rgba(10,18,32,.22), 0 2px 5px rgba(10,18,32,.05); }

.card3d__top{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; }
.card3d__logo{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:11px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:-.02em;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--blue),#0a2f73); color:#fff; flex:0 0 auto;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}
.card3d__logo--amber{ background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--amber),#c25f00); color:#1b0d00; }
.card3d__logo--slate{ background:linear-gradient(145deg,#3d4f6d,#1b2740); }
.card3d h4{ font-size:15px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.02em; }
.card3d p{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-mute); }
.card3d__tags{ display:flex; gap:6px; margin-top:13px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.tag{
  font-size:11px; padding:4.5px 10px; border-radius:100px; letter-spacing:.02em;
  background:var(--paper-2); border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:500;
}
.tag--live{ color:#067a55; border-color:rgba(16,185,129,.28); background:rgba(16,185,129,.10); }
.tag--amber{ color:#B85700; border-color:rgba(255,122,0,.28); background:rgba(255,122,0,.10); }

.scroll-cue{
  position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:26px; translate:-50% 0; z-index:4;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.24em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-mute);
}
.scroll-cue i{
  width:1.5px; height:44px; background:linear-gradient(var(--blue), transparent);
  display:block; animation:cueRun 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cueRun{ 0%,100%{ opacity:.25; transform:scaleY(.5); transform-origin:top; } 50%{ opacity:1; transform:scaleY(1); } }

/* =========================================================
   PARTNER MARQUEE
   ========================================================= */
.marquee{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-block:34px;
  border-block:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--paper-2);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent);
}
.marquee__track{ display:flex; gap:64px; width:max-content; animation:slide 42s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee__track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
@keyframes slide{ to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
.marquee__item{
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.6vw,1.5rem); font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.02em; color:var(--ink-mute); white-space:nowrap;
  transition:color .4s ease, transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.marquee__item:hover{ color:var(--ink); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.band-light .marquee{ background:rgba(10,18,32,.03); border-color:rgba(10,18,32,.10); }
.band-light .marquee__item{ color:rgba(10,18,32,.42); }
.band-light .marquee__item:hover{ color:var(--ink); }

/* =========================================================
   SPLIT PATHS
   ========================================================= */
.paths{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:22px; margin-top:52px; }
.path{
  position:relative; padding:clamp(26px,3.4vw,44px); border-radius:var(--r-xl); overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line); min-height:400px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between; isolation:isolate;
  transform-style:preserve-3d; transition:transform .7s var(--ease), box-shadow .6s var(--ease);
  background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow-s);
}
.path::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1; opacity:0; transition:opacity .6s var(--ease);
  background:radial-gradient(90% 80% at 20% 0%, #E7F0FF, #fff 62%);
}
.path--hire::before{ background:radial-gradient(90% 80% at 80% 0%, #FFEBD6, #fff 62%); }
.path:hover{ box-shadow:var(--shadow-l); transform:translateY(-6px); }
.path:hover::before{ opacity:1; }
.path__num{
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.22em;
  color:var(--blue); text-transform:uppercase;
}
.path h3{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.6rem); margin-top:14px; }
.path p{ color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:14px; max-width:44ch; font-size:15.5px; }
.path__list{ list-style:none; margin:24px 0 0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:10px; }
.path__list li{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.path__list svg{ flex:0 0 auto; margin-top:4px; }
.path__foot{ margin-top:32px; }
.path__art{
  position:absolute; right:-30px; bottom:-30px; width:190px; height:190px; opacity:.2;
  border:1px solid currentColor; border-radius:32px; transform:rotate(18deg); pointer-events:none;
}
.path__art::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:22px; border:1px solid currentColor; border-radius:22px;
}

/* =========================================================
   PINNED 3D SCROLL STORY
   ========================================================= */
.story{ position:relative; height:340vh; }
.story__pin{
  position:sticky; top:0; height:100svh; display:grid; place-items:center; overflow:hidden;
}
.story__bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(80% 70% at 50% 50%, #E9F1FF, transparent 72%);
  opacity:calc(.35 + var(--p,0) * .65);
}
.story__grid{
  width:100%; max-width:var(--maxw); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:var(--pad);
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.92fr) minmax(0,1.08fr);
  gap:clamp(24px,4vw,64px); align-items:center;
}
.story__steps{ position:relative; }
.story__step{
  position:absolute; inset:auto 0 auto 0; opacity:0; transform:translateY(30px);
  transition:opacity .55s var(--ease), transform .55s var(--ease); pointer-events:none;
}
.story__step.is-on{ opacity:1; transform:none; position:relative; pointer-events:auto; }
.story__step h3{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,3.2rem); margin:16px 0 16px; }
.story__step p{ color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:46ch; }
.story__ticks{ display:flex; gap:8px; margin-top:34px; }
.story__ticks i{
  height:3px; width:44px; border-radius:4px; background:var(--line-strong); display:block;
  transition:background .4s ease, width .4s var(--ease);
}
.story__ticks i.is-on{ background:var(--amber); width:70px; }

.deck{ position:relative; height:min(520px,60vh); perspective:1500px; }
.deck__inner{ position:absolute; inset:0; transform-style:preserve-3d; }
.deck__card{
  position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%; width:min(400px,84%);
  margin-left:calc(min(400px,84%) / -2); margin-top:-140px;
  padding:24px; border-radius:var(--r-l);
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:0 46px 90px -40px rgba(10,18,32,.42), 0 3px 10px rgba(10,18,32,.06);
  transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform,opacity;
  transition:transform .18s linear, opacity .18s linear;
}
.deck__card h4{ font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:800; }
.deck__row{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px; margin-top:16px;
  padding-top:14px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-mute); }
.deck__bar{ height:7px; border-radius:6px; background:var(--paper-3); overflow:hidden; margin-top:14px; }
.deck__bar i{ display:block; height:100%; border-radius:6px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--sky)); }

/* =========================================================
   STATS
   ========================================================= */
.stats{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line);
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-l); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-s); }
.stat{ background:#fff; padding:clamp(24px,3vw,40px); transition:background .4s var(--ease); }
.stat:hover{ background:var(--paper-2); }
.band-dark .stat{ background:var(--navy); }
.band-dark .stats{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.stat > b{ display:block; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:900; letter-spacing:-.045em;
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.5vw,3rem); line-height:1; white-space:nowrap; }
.stat > span{ display:block; margin-top:10px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.stat > b{ color:var(--blue); }

/* =========================================================
   JOB CARDS
   ========================================================= */
.jobs-rail{ display:flex; gap:18px; overflow-x:auto; padding:8px 4px 26px; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory; }
.jobs-rail::-webkit-scrollbar{ height:6px; }
.job{
  position:relative; flex:0 0 clamp(268px,30vw,340px); scroll-snap-align:start;
  padding:22px; border-radius:var(--r-l); border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(22,36,59,.7), rgba(8,14,26,.7));
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .55s var(--ease);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
}
.job:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); border-color:var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow:0 34px 60px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.9); }
.job__head{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.job h4{ font-size:1.02rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.02em; }
.job__co{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-mute); }
.job__facts{ display:grid; gap:8px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.job__facts div{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; }
.job__foot{ margin-top:auto; padding-top:15px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }
.job__pay{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.02rem; letter-spacing:-.03em; }
.band-light .job{ background:#fff; border-color:rgba(10,18,32,.10); box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba(10,18,32,.04); }
.band-light .job__facts{ color:var(--ink-soft); }
.band-light .job__co{ color:var(--ink-soft); }
.band-light .job:hover{ box-shadow:0 30px 60px -34px rgba(10,18,32,.4); }
.band-light .tag{ background:rgba(10,18,32,.05); border-color:rgba(10,18,32,.10); color:var(--ink-soft); }

/* =========================================================
   PARTNER GRID
   ========================================================= */
.partners{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(180px,1fr)); gap:1px;
  background:rgba(10,18,32,.12); border:1px solid rgba(10,18,32,.12); border-radius:var(--r-l); overflow:hidden; }
.partner{
  background:var(--paper); min-height:128px; display:grid; place-items:center; gap:6px;
  padding:22px 16px; text-align:center; transition:background .45s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.partner:hover{ background:#fff; transform:scale(1.03); z-index:2;
  box-shadow:0 24px 50px -30px rgba(10,18,32,.5); }
.partner b{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.12rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em; color:var(--ink); }
.partner span{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; }

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================= */
.quotes{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:52px; }
.quote{
  padding:32px; border-radius:var(--r-l); border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow-s);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease), box-shadow .6s var(--ease);
}
.quote:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-m); }
.quote p{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.6; }
.quote__who{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-top:auto; }
.avatar{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center; flex:0 0 auto;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:14px;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--blue),#0a2f73);
}
.quote__who b{ display:block; font-size:14px; font-weight:600; }
.quote__who span{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-mute); }
.stars{ color:var(--amber); letter-spacing:2px; font-size:13px; }

/* =========================================================
   CTA + FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.cta{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:clamp(44px,6vw,88px); text-align:center;
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,#124FB5 0%,#2E7BFF 52%,#FF7A00 130%);
  border:0; box-shadow:var(--shadow-l); color:#fff;
}
.cta::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(55% 60% at 18% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.28), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(60% 70% at 88% 100%, rgba(255,180,80,.42), transparent 66%);
}
.cta > *{ position:relative; }
.cta__actions{ display:flex; gap:13px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:32px; }

.footer{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-block:72px 34px; background:var(--paper-2); }
.footer__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.6fr repeat(3,1fr); gap:40px; }
.footer h5{ font-family:var(--body); font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-mute); margin:0 0 16px; }
.footer ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:11px; }
.footer a{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); transition:color .3s ease, transform .3s var(--ease); display:inline-block; }
.footer a:hover{ color:var(--blue); transform:translateX(3px); }
.footer__brand img{ height:46px; margin-bottom:22px; }
.footer__bottom{ margin-top:52px; padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-mute); }
.socials{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:20px; }
.socials a{
  width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line-strong); background:#fff;
  display:grid; place-items:center; color:var(--ink);
  transition:background .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease, transform .4s var(--ease), color .3s ease;
}
.socials a:hover{ background:var(--blue); border-color:var(--blue); color:#fff; transform:translateY(-4px); }

/* =========================================================
   REVEALS
   ========================================================= */
[data-reveal]{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(38px); transition:opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease); }
[data-reveal].is-in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
[data-reveal="scale"]{ transform:translateY(30px) scale(.965); }
[data-reveal="left"]{ transform:translateX(-40px); }
[data-reveal="right"]{ transform:translateX(40px); }
[data-reveal].is-in{ transform:none; }
[data-delay="1"]{ transition-delay:.09s } [data-delay="2"]{ transition-delay:.18s }
[data-delay="3"]{ transition-delay:.27s } [data-delay="4"]{ transition-delay:.36s }
[data-delay="5"]{ transition-delay:.45s } [data-delay="6"]{ transition-delay:.54s }

/* Parallax hooks */
[data-para]{ will-change:transform; }

/* =========================================================
   PAGE HEADERS (inner pages)
   ========================================================= */
.phead{
  position:relative; padding-top:calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(60px,9vw,120px));
  padding-bottom:clamp(56px,7vw,96px); overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(90% 80% at 72% -25%, #E4EEFF, transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 12% 0%, #FFEEDC, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#FBFCFF,#FFFFFF);
}
.phead h1{ margin-top:18px; max-width:16ch; }
.phead .lede{ margin-top:22px; }

/* =========================================================
   JOB BOARD (jobs page)
   ========================================================= */
.filters{
  position:sticky; top:72px; z-index:80; display:flex; gap:9px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center;
  padding:16px 0; background:rgba(255,255,255,.9); backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.field{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; padding:11px 16px; border-radius:100px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong); background:#fff; min-width:0;
}
.field input, .field select{
  background:transparent; border:0; outline:none; font-size:14.5px; min-width:0; width:100%;
}
.field select option{ background:#fff; }
.chips{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.chip{
  padding:9px 14px; border-radius:100px; font-size:13.5px; cursor:pointer;
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong); background:#fff; color:var(--ink-soft);
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
.chip:hover{ color:var(--tx); border-color:var(--line-strong); }
.chip.is-on{ background:var(--blue); border-color:var(--blue); color:#fff; }
.results-count{ font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-mute); margin-left:auto; flex:0 0 auto; white-space:nowrap; }
.jobs-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(300px,1fr)); gap:18px; margin-top:34px; }
.empty{ padding:70px 20px; text-align:center; color:var(--ink-mute); border:1px dashed var(--line-strong);
  border-radius:var(--r-l); margin-top:34px; }

/* =========================================================
   FORM (contact page)
   ========================================================= */
.form-shell{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.15fr); gap:clamp(26px,4vw,64px);
  align-items:start;
}
.form{
  padding:clamp(26px,3.2vw,46px); border-radius:var(--r-xl); border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow-m);
}
.form__row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
.input-wrap{ margin-top:18px; position:relative; }
.input-wrap label{ display:block; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:9px; }
.input{
  width:100%; padding:15px 17px; border-radius:14px; background:var(--paper-2);
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong); outline:none; font-size:15px; color:var(--ink);
  transition:border-color .35s ease, background .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.input:focus{ border-color:var(--blue); background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(18,79,181,.13); }
textarea.input{ min-height:140px; resize:vertical; }
select.input option{ background:#fff; }
.err{ display:none; color:#C42B2B; font-size:12.5px; margin-top:7px; }
.input-wrap.has-err .input{ border-color:#C42B2B; box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(196,43,43,.12); }
.input-wrap.has-err .err{ display:block; }
.form__note{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-mute); margin-top:18px; line-height:1.55; }
.form-success{
  display:none; text-align:center; padding:44px 20px;
}
.form-success.is-on{ display:block; animation:fadeUp .7s var(--ease) both; }
.tick{
  width:68px; height:68px; margin:0 auto 22px; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:rgba(16,185,129,.12); border:1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.35); color:#0B8F68;
}

.contact-info{ display:grid; gap:16px; }
.info-card{
  padding:26px; border-radius:var(--r-l); border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:#fff; display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; box-shadow:var(--shadow-s);
  transition:box-shadow .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.info-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-m); }
.info-card__ic{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:14px; flex:0 0 auto; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--blue),#2E7BFF); color:#fff;
}
.info-card h4{ font-size:15px; font-weight:700; font-family:var(--body); letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.info-card p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:5px; line-height:1.55; }
.map{
  margin-top:16px; border-radius:var(--r-l); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line);
  filter:grayscale(.35) contrast(1.02); height:280px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-s);
}
.map iframe{ width:100%; height:100%; border:0; display:block; }

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.faq__item{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.faq__q{
  width:100%; background:none; border:0; cursor:pointer; text-align:left;
  padding:24px 0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.7vw,1.32rem); font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:-.025em; transition:color .3s ease;
}
.faq__q:hover{ color:var(--blue); }
.faq__q i{
  flex:0 0 auto; width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  display:grid; place-items:center; font-style:normal; font-size:17px; line-height:1;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), background .35s ease;
}
.faq__item.is-open .faq__q i{ transform:rotate(45deg); background:var(--blue); border-color:var(--blue); }
.faq__a{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .55s var(--ease); }
.faq__a p{ padding-bottom:28px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:74ch; }

/* Pricing (employers) */
.plans{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:52px; align-items:start; }
.plan{
  padding:34px; border-radius:var(--r-xl); border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow-s);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; position:relative;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease), box-shadow .6s var(--ease);
}
.plan:hover{ transform:translateY(-10px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-l); }
.plan--best{ border-color:rgba(18,79,181,.30); background:linear-gradient(175deg,#F2F7FF,#fff 55%); box-shadow:var(--shadow-m); }
.plan__badge{
  position:absolute; top:-11px; left:32px; font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase; padding:5px 12px; border-radius:100px; background:var(--amber); color:#170B00;
}
.plan__price{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:2.7rem; font-weight:900; letter-spacing:-.045em; color:var(--blue); }
.plan__price small{ font-size:.9rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink-mute); letter-spacing:0; }
.plan ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:11px; }
.plan li{ display:flex; gap:10px; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); }

/* Process timeline */
.timeline{ display:grid; gap:0; margin-top:52px; }
.tl{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:120px 1fr; gap:clamp(18px,4vw,50px);
  padding:34px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.tl__no{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.4rem); font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:-.05em; color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1.5px rgba(10,18,32,.22);
  transition:-webkit-text-stroke-color .4s ease; }
.tl:hover .tl__no{ -webkit-text-stroke-color:var(--amber); }
.tl h3{ font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.2vw,1.75rem); }
.tl p{ color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:12px; max-width:66ch; }
.tl{ transition:background .4s var(--ease); }

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width:1040px){
  .hero__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stage{ height:min(430px,52vh); }
  .story__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .deck{ height:min(380px,44vh); }
  .quotes{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .plans{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .form-shell{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:32px; }
  .stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .nav__links{ display:none; }
  .nav__cta .btn{ display:none; }
  .burger{ display:grid; }
  .paths{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .story{ height:300vh; }
  .form__row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .tl{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:6px; }
  .results-count{ width:100%; margin-left:0; }
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .stage{ height:340px; margin-top:6px; }
  .stage__mark{ width:120px; top:-4%; left:50%; }
  .card3d{ width:250px !important; padding:14px 16px; }
  .card3d--a{ left:0; top:26%; }
  .card3d--b{ right:0; top:52%; }
  .card3d--c{ left:8%; top:78%; }
  .card3d h4{ font-size:13.5px; }
  .hero{ padding-top:calc(var(--nav-h) + 18px); }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  body{ font-size:16px; }
  .stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero__meta{ gap:18px; }
  .card3d{ width:min(280px,90%); }
  .filters{ top:58px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   MOTION PREFERENCES
   ========================================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important;
    transition-duration:.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important;
  }
  [data-reveal]{ opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; }
  .hero__line > span,.fade-up-1,.fade-up-2,.fade-up-3{ opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; }
  .story{ height:auto; }
  .story__pin{ position:static; height:auto; padding-block:80px; }
  .story__step{ position:relative; opacity:1; transform:none; margin-bottom:40px; }
  .grain{ display:none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   LANGUAGE SWITCH
   ========================================================= */
.lang{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; padding:3px; border-radius:100px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong); background:#fff;
}
.lang__btn{
  border:0; background:transparent; cursor:pointer; color:var(--ink-mute);
  font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; padding:6px 11px; border-radius:100px;
  transition:color .3s ease, background .35s var(--ease);
}
.lang__btn:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
.lang__btn.is-on{ background:var(--blue); color:#fff; }

/* =========================================================
   PHOTO SURFACES
   ========================================================= */
.sectors{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; margin-top:56px; }
.sector{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--r-l); overflow:hidden; min-height:320px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end; padding:28px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); isolation:isolate; background:#fff;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-s);
  transition:transform .65s var(--ease), box-shadow .6s var(--ease);
}
.sector__img{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-2; background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  transform:scale(1.04); transition:transform 1.1s var(--ease), filter .6s ease;
  filter:saturate(1.12) contrast(1.03);
}
.sector::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 34%, rgba(255,255,255,.88) 62%, #fff 82%);
}
.sector:hover{ transform:translateY(-10px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-l); }
.sector:hover .sector__img{ transform:scale(1.12); filter:saturate(1.25) contrast(1.05); }
.sector h3{ font-size:1.55rem; }
.sector p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:14.5px; margin-top:10px; max-width:34ch; }
.sector__no{
  position:absolute; top:20px; right:22px; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800;
  font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.18em; color:var(--blue);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.86); padding:6px 11px; border-radius:100px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}

/* Job cards with a photo band */
.job{ overflow:hidden; padding:0; }
.job__photo{
  position:relative; height:132px; margin:0; background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.job__photo::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,7,14,.1), rgba(4,7,14,.86));
}
.job__photo .card3d__logo{ position:absolute; left:18px; bottom:-19px; z-index:2; width:44px; height:44px; }
.job__body{ padding:26px 22px 22px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:13px; flex:1; }
.job__head{ display:block; }
.band-light .job__photo{ border-color:rgba(10,18,32,.10); }

/* Hero photo layer */
.hero__photo{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  opacity:.42; background-position:center 118%; background-size:118% auto;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.28) 52%,rgba(0,0,0,.85) 86%,#000 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.28) 52%,rgba(0,0,0,.85) 86%,#000 100%);
}

/* =========================================================
   APPLY — stepper form
   ========================================================= */
.wizard{
  max-width:860px; margin-inline:auto; padding:clamp(28px,3.4vw,52px);
  border-radius:var(--r-xl); border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow-l);
}
.wizard__bar{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:8px; }
.wizard__track{ flex:1; height:5px; border-radius:4px; background:var(--paper-3); overflow:hidden; }
.wizard__fill{ display:block; height:100%; width:33.33%; border-radius:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--sky),var(--amber)); transition:width .6s var(--ease); }
.wizard__count{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-mute); white-space:nowrap; }
.wizard h2{ margin-top:22px; }
.wstep{ display:none; }
.wstep.is-on{ display:block; animation:fadeUp .55s var(--ease) both; }
.wizard__nav{ display:flex; gap:12px; margin-top:30px; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

.checks{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:9px; margin-top:10px; }
.check input{ position:absolute; opacity:0; width:0; height:0; }
.check span{
  display:inline-block; padding:11px 18px; border-radius:100px; font-size:13.5px; cursor:pointer;
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong); background:#fff; color:var(--ink-soft);
  transition:all .35s var(--ease); user-select:none;
}
.check span:hover{ color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--blue); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.check input:checked + span{ background:var(--blue); border-color:var(--blue); color:#fff; }
.check input:focus-visible + span{ outline:2px solid var(--sky); outline-offset:3px; }

.filedrop{
  margin-top:10px; padding:24px; border-radius:18px; border:1.5px dashed var(--line-strong);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  background:var(--paper-2); transition:border-color .35s ease, background .35s ease;
}
.filedrop:hover{ border-color:var(--blue); background:#F1F6FF; }
.filedrop input[type=file]{ display:none; }
.filedrop__name{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-mute); }

.consent{ display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; margin-top:26px; font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.consent input{ margin-top:3px; width:18px; height:18px; accent-color:var(--blue); flex:0 0 auto; }

.why{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:52px; }
.why__card{
  padding:30px; border-radius:var(--r-l); border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow-s);
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease), box-shadow .6s var(--ease);
}
.why__card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-m); }
.why__card b{ display:block; font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.15rem; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin-bottom:12px; }
.why__card p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:14.5px; }
.why__no{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.2em; color:var(--amber); }

@media (max-width:1040px){
  .sectors{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .why{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .sectors{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .lang{ margin-right:4px; }
}


/* Full wordmark inside the 3D stage */
.stage__mark--word{ width:min(400px,72%); top:-2%; left:50%; margin-left:-36%; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .stage__mark--word{ width:250px; top:0; margin-left:-125px; } }


/* Form delivery error */
.form-error{
  display:none; margin-top:18px; padding:15px 17px; border-radius:14px;
  font-size:14px; color:#8E1B1B; background:#FDECEC;
  border:1px solid rgba(196,43,43,.28);
}
.btn[disabled]{ opacity:.6; pointer-events:none; }


/* =========================================================
   BRIGHT-THEME MOTION EXTRAS
   ========================================================= */

/* Hero photo now sits bright and airy */
.hero__photo{ background-position:center bottom; background-size:cover; }
.sector__img{ mix-blend-mode:normal; }

/* Marquee band */
.marquee{ background:var(--paper-2); }

/* Big display headline with a soft coloured underline sweep */
.sweep{ position:relative; display:inline-block; }
.sweep::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:.06em; height:.28em; z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,122,0,.28), rgba(46,123,255,.28));
  border-radius:.2em; transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  animation:sweepIn 1.1s var(--ease) .9s forwards;
}
@keyframes sweepIn{ to{ transform:scaleX(1); } }

/* Floating colour blobs behind sections */
.blob{
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(70px); pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
  animation:blobDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.blob--a{ background:radial-gradient(circle,#BBD6FF,transparent 70%); }
.blob--b{ background:radial-gradient(circle,#FFD9AE,transparent 70%); }
.blob--c{ background:radial-gradient(circle,#BFF3E2,transparent 70%); }
@keyframes blobDrift{
  0%,100%{ transform:translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  33%{ transform:translate(30px,-24px) scale(1.08); }
  66%{ transform:translate(-24px,18px) scale(.95); }
}
.section > .wrap{ position:relative; z-index:2; }

/* Card sheen that follows the pointer */
[data-tilt]{ position:relative; }

/* Avatar chips */
.avatar{ box-shadow:var(--shadow-s); }
.stars{ color:var(--amber); }

/* Selected-state polish on light chips */
.chip.is-on{ box-shadow:0 8px 18px -10px rgba(18,79,181,.8); }

/* Dark band inverts inputs and cards where used */
.band-dark .card3d,.band-dark .quote,.band-dark .why__card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14); box-shadow:none;
}
.band-dark .tag{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.16); color:rgba(244,247,252,.8); }
.band-dark .tl{ border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.band-dark .tl__no{ -webkit-text-stroke-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.band-dark .faq,.band-dark .faq__item{ border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.band-dark .faq__q i{ border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.26); }
.band-dark .stat > b{ color:var(--sky-soft); }
.band-dark .stat > span{ color:rgba(244,247,252,.6); }


/* Inner-page header photo sits low and wide so figures never crop huge */
.phead .hero__photo{
  background-position:center bottom; background-size:cover;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.35) 45%,#000 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.35) 45%,#000 100%);
}


/* Mobile nav fit */
@media (max-width:520px){
  .brand__sub{ display:none; }
  .lang__btn{ padding:6px 9px; font-size:11px; }
  .nav__inner{ gap:10px; }
  .brand img{ height:32px; }
}


/* =========================================================
   SMOOTH SCROLL WRAPPER + 3D FLOAT STAGE
   ========================================================= */
/* #smooth is a plain wrapper — native scrolling is preserved */
#smooth{ position:relative; }

/* Elements that float continuously in 3D */
[data-float]{ will-change:transform; transform-style:preserve-3d; }

/* The hero stage gets real perspective depth */
.stage{ perspective:1500px; perspective-origin:52% 42%; }
.stage__inner{ transition:none; }

/* Magnetic button offset */
.btn{ transform:translate3d(var(--mx,0),var(--my,0),0); }
.btn:hover{ transform:translate3d(var(--mx,0),calc(var(--my,0px) - 3px),0) scale(1.02); }
.btn:active{ transform:translate3d(var(--mx,0),var(--my,0),0) scale(.98); }
.socials a{ transform:translate3d(var(--mx,0),var(--my,0),0); }
.socials a:hover{ transform:translate3d(var(--mx,0),calc(var(--my,0px) - 4px),0); }

/* Pointer-tracked sheen on tilt cards */
[data-tilt]::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:inherit; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--sx,50%) var(--sy,50%),
             rgba(255,255,255,.85), rgba(255,255,255,0) 55%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .5s var(--ease); mix-blend-mode:overlay;
}
[data-tilt]:hover::after{ opacity:1; }

/* Floating card depth cue */
.card3d{ transition:box-shadow .6s var(--ease); }

/* Deck cards get smoother interpolation */
.deck__card{ transition:none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  [data-float]{ transform:none !important; }
}


/* Depth-of-field: the furthest floating card sits back slightly */
.card3d--c{ filter:blur(.25px); opacity:.97; }

/* Smoother reveal curve */
[data-reveal]{ transition:opacity 1.1s var(--ease), transform 1.1s var(--ease); }

/* Section headings rise with a slight 3D lean */
[data-reveal="rise"]{ transform:perspective(900px) rotateX(9deg) translateY(46px); opacity:0; }
[data-reveal="rise"].is-in{ transform:none; opacity:1; }


/* Keep the hero copy on clean paper while the photo reads on the right */
.hero::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, #fff 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.92) 26%,
             rgba(255,255,255,.45) 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 56%);
}
.hero__grid{ z-index:3; }
.scroll-cue{ z-index:4; }
@media (max-width:1040px){
  .hero::after{ background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.92) 34%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 62%); }
}


/* =========================================================
   DARK MODE
   Only the tokens change; every component reads from them.
   ========================================================= */
html[data-theme="dark"]{
  --paper:       #0B1220;
  --paper-2:     #111B2C;
  --paper-3:     #1A2740;
  --ink:         #F2F6FC;
  --ink-2:       #DCE4F0;
  --ink-soft:    #B6C2D6;
  --ink-mute:    #97A4BA;
  --line:        rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  --line-strong: rgba(255,255,255,.20);
  --sky:         #6BA0FF;
  --sky-soft:    #BBD3FF;
  --blue:        #2F6BD6;
  --amber:       #FF9426;
  --shadow-s: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.40);
  --shadow-m: 0 20px 50px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.75);
  --shadow-l: 0 44px 96px -44px rgba(0,0,0,.85);
  --tx:      #F2F6FC;
  --tx-dim:  #B6C2D6;
  --tx-mute: #97A4BA;
  color-scheme: dark;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] body{ background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink); }

html[data-theme="dark"] .nav.is-stuck{ background:rgba(11,18,32,.82); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .drawer{ background:rgba(11,18,32,.97); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .brand img,
html[data-theme="dark"] .footer__brand img,
html[data-theme="dark"] .stage__mark{ content:url('../img/sf-logo-light.png'); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .stage__mark{ filter:drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.55)); }

html[data-theme="dark"] .hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% -20%, #16294a 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(70% 60% at 88% 15%, #2a1c10 0%, transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#0B1220 0%, #0D1728 60%, #0B1220 100%);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .hero::after{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, var(--paper) 0%, rgba(11,18,32,.92) 26%,
             rgba(11,18,32,.45) 40%, rgba(11,18,32,0) 56%);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .hero__photo{ opacity:.20; filter:invert(1) hue-rotate(180deg) saturate(.8); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .hero__floor{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(107,160,255,.16) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(107,160,255,.16) 1px, transparent 1px);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .phead{
  background:
    radial-gradient(90% 80% at 72% -25%, #16294a, transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 12% 0%, #2a1c10, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#0B1220,#0B1220);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .phead .hero__photo{ opacity:.18; filter:invert(1) hue-rotate(180deg) saturate(.8); }

html[data-theme="dark"] .card3d{
  background:rgba(24,36,58,.86); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.13);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .card3d::before{
  background:linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(255,255,255,.14), transparent 46%);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .path,
html[data-theme="dark"] .quote,
html[data-theme="dark"] .why__card,
html[data-theme="dark"] .info-card,
html[data-theme="dark"] .plan,
html[data-theme="dark"] .sector,
html[data-theme="dark"] .deck__card,
html[data-theme="dark"] .form,
html[data-theme="dark"] .wizard,
html[data-theme="dark"] .stat,
html[data-theme="dark"] .service{ background:var(--paper-2); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .path::before{ background:radial-gradient(90% 80% at 20% 0%, #16294a, var(--paper-2) 62%); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .path--hire::before{ background:radial-gradient(90% 80% at 80% 0%, #33240f, var(--paper-2) 62%); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .sector::after{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,18,32,0) 0%, rgba(11,18,32,0) 30%,
             rgba(11,18,32,.86) 60%, var(--paper-2) 84%);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .sector__img{ filter:saturate(.85) brightness(.72); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .sector__no{ background:rgba(17,27,44,.9); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .btn--ghost{ background:var(--paper-2); color:var(--ink); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .btn--ghost::after{ background:var(--paper-3); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .lang,
html[data-theme="dark"] .burger,
html[data-theme="dark"] .socials a,
html[data-theme="dark"] .field,
html[data-theme="dark"] .chip,
html[data-theme="dark"] .check span{ background:var(--paper-2); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .input{ background:var(--paper-3); color:var(--ink); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .input:focus{ background:var(--paper-2); }
html[data-theme="dark"] select.input option,
html[data-theme="dark"] .field select option{ background:#111B2C; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .footer{ background:var(--paper-2); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .band-light{ background:var(--paper-2); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .band-dark{ background:#060B14; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .marquee{ background:var(--paper-2); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .filedrop{ background:var(--paper-3); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .tick{ background:rgba(16,185,129,.16); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .form-error{ background:rgba(196,43,43,.16); color:#FFB3B3; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .tl__no{ -webkit-text-stroke-color:rgba(255,255,255,.24); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .glow--blue{ background:radial-gradient(circle,#1E3E7A 0%,transparent 70%); opacity:.55; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .glow--amber{ background:radial-gradient(circle,#5A3410 0%,transparent 70%); opacity:.5; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .blob{ opacity:.35; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .blob--a{ background:radial-gradient(circle,#1B355F,transparent 70%); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .blob--b{ background:radial-gradient(circle,#4A3113,transparent 70%); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .blob--c{ background:radial-gradient(circle,#12header,transparent 70%); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .blob--c{ background:radial-gradient(circle,#123F35,transparent 70%); }
html[data-theme="dark"] #spot{ mix-blend-mode:screen;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(107,160,255,.13) 0%,transparent 65%); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .grain{ opacity:.04; }
html[data-theme="dark"] ::-webkit-scrollbar-track{ background:#0B1220; }
html[data-theme="dark"] ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{ background:#22314C; }
html[data-theme="dark"] [data-tilt]::after{ mix-blend-mode:soft-light; }

/* =========================================================
   THEME TOGGLE
   ========================================================= */
.theme{
  width:44px; height:40px; border-radius:100px; cursor:pointer; flex:0 0 auto;
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong); background:var(--paper);
  display:grid; place-items:center; color:var(--ink);
  transition:background .4s var(--ease), color .3s ease, transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.theme:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); }
.theme svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
.theme .ico-moon{ display:none; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .theme .ico-moon{ display:block; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .theme .ico-sun{ display:none; }

/* =========================================================
   MONUMENT PARALLAX LAYER
   ========================================================= */
.monuments{
  position:absolute; inset:0; overflow:hidden; pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
}
.mon{
  position:absolute; opacity:.48;
  will-change:transform; transform-style:preserve-3d;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 26px 36px rgba(10,18,32,.28)) saturate(1.05);
}
.mon img{
  width:100%; height:auto; display:block;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px) scale(.965);
  transition:opacity 1.3s var(--ease), transform 1.5s var(--ease);
}
.mon.is-in img{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .mon{
  opacity:.55; filter:drop-shadow(0 30px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.75)) brightness(1.25) saturate(1.2);
}

/* =========================================================
   COMMUNITY CLUB
   ========================================================= */
.services{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; margin-top:52px; }
.service{
  position:relative; padding:26px; border-radius:var(--r-l); border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow-s); overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease), box-shadow .6s var(--ease);
}
.service:hover{ transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-m); }
.service__ic{
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:14px; display:grid; place-items:center; color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--blue),var(--sky)); margin-bottom:16px;
}
.service:nth-child(4n+2) .service__ic{ background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--amber),#FFB765); color:#3A1C00; }
.service:nth-child(4n+3) .service__ic{ background:linear-gradient(145deg,#10B981,#4FD8AC); color:#04291D; }
.service h4{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.02rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em; }
.service p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:9px; line-height:1.55; }

.membership{
  margin-top:56px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr; gap:0;
  border-radius:var(--r-xl); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-l); background:#fff;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .membership{ background:var(--paper-2); }
.membership__body{ padding:clamp(30px,4vw,54px); }
.membership__price{
  padding:clamp(30px,4vw,54px); display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--blue),#2E7BFF 55%,var(--amber) 140%); color:#fff;
}
.membership__price b{
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,4.6rem); font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:-.05em; line-height:1; display:block;
}
.membership__price span{ font-size:15px; opacity:.9; margin-top:10px; display:block; }
.membership__price .btn{ margin-top:26px; align-self:flex-start; background:#fff; color:var(--blue); }
.membership__price .btn::after{ background:#F0F5FF; }
.membership ul{ list-style:none; margin:20px 0 0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:11px;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
.membership li{ display:flex; gap:10px; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); align-items:flex-start; }
.membership li svg{ flex:0 0 auto; margin-top:3px; color:var(--blue); }

@media (max-width:1040px){
  .services{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .membership{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .membership ul{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .services{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* Monument placement — each landmark sits at a different depth */
.mon--brandenburg{ left:44%;  bottom:-7%; width:min(210px,16vw); }
.mon--fernsehturm{ right:2%;  bottom:-5%; width:min(84px,6.5vw); }
.mon--cologne{     left:63%;  bottom:-6%; width:min(128px,10vw); }
.mon--neuschwanstein{ right:14%; bottom:-8%; width:min(196px,15vw); }
.mon--elb{         left:79%;  bottom:-5%; width:min(168px,13vw); }
.mon--cologne2{    right:3%;  top:4%;     width:min(200px,15vw); }
.mon--neu2{        left:-3%;  bottom:4%;  width:min(320px,25vw); }
.phead .mon--brandenburg{ left:4%; bottom:-10%; width:min(300px,24vw); }
.phead .mon--fernsehturm{ right:8%; top:-2%; width:min(110px,9vw); }
.phead .mon--cologne{ right:6%; top:-4%; width:min(170px,13vw); }
.phead .mon--elb{ left:6%; bottom:-8%; width:min(230px,18vw); }
.phead .mon--neuschwanstein{ left:4%; bottom:-12%; width:min(280px,22vw); }
@media (max-width:860px){
  .mon--cologne,.mon--elb,.mon--cologne2{ display:none; }
  .mon--brandenburg{ width:190px; left:6%; opacity:.4; }
  .mon--fernsehturm{ width:80px; right:6%; opacity:.4; }
  .mon--neuschwanstein{ width:180px; right:4%; opacity:.4; }
  .mon--neu2{ width:200px; opacity:.4; }
}

/* =========================================================
   CLOUD INTRO
   A soft cloud bank that zooms through the viewport on first
   paint, revealing the page behind it. Runs once per session.
   ========================================================= */
#intro{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:10000; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#DCE8FA 0%,#EEF4FE 45%,#FFFFFF 100%);
  animation:introFade 2.25s var(--ease) forwards;
  overflow:hidden;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] #intro{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0D1A2E 0%,#0B1220 55%,#0B1220 100%);
}
@keyframes introFade{
  0%{ opacity:1 } 62%{ opacity:1 } 100%{ opacity:0; visibility:hidden }
}

.cloud{
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 38% 38%, #FFFFFF 0%, #F3F8FF 46%, rgba(243,248,255,0) 72%);
  filter:blur(2px);
  will-change:transform, opacity;
  animation:cloudRush 2.25s cubic-bezier(.42,0,.58,1) forwards;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .cloud{
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 38% 38%, #24405F 0%, #16293F 48%, rgba(22,41,63,0) 72%);
}
@keyframes cloudRush{
  0%   { transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(.34); opacity:0; }
  16%  { opacity:1; }
  100% { transform:translate3d(var(--dx,0),var(--dy,0),0) scale(var(--sc,7)); opacity:0; }
}

/* the page itself eases forward out of the cloud */
#smooth{ animation:pageIn 1.9s var(--ease) both; }
@keyframes pageIn{
  0%   { transform:scale(1.06); opacity:0; filter:blur(6px); }
  55%  { opacity:1; }
  100% { transform:none; opacity:1; filter:none; }
}
.nav, .drawer{ animation:navIn 1.4s var(--ease) .5s both; }
@keyframes navIn{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(-12px) } to{ opacity:1; transform:none } }

html.intro-done #intro{ display:none; }
html.intro-done #smooth,
html.intro-done .nav,
html.intro-done .drawer{ animation:none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  #intro{ display:none; }
  #smooth,.nav,.drawer{ animation:none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   AMBIENT SKY — the cloud effect continues past the intro,
   drifting slowly behind every section for the whole page.
   ========================================================= */
#sky{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; overflow:hidden;
}
#sky .puff{
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 38% 36%, rgba(255,255,255,.95) 0%,
             rgba(233,241,255,.75) 44%, rgba(233,241,255,0) 72%);
  filter:blur(6px);
  will-change:transform;
  animation:drift linear infinite;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] #sky .puff{
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 38% 36%, rgba(46,74,110,.55) 0%,
             rgba(26,45,70,.42) 46%, rgba(26,45,70,0) 74%);
}
@keyframes drift{
  from{ transform:translate3d(var(--x0),0,0) }
  to  { transform:translate3d(var(--x1),0,0) }
}
/* content sits above the sky */
#smooth{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.nav, .drawer, #progress, #spot{ z-index:900; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  #sky .puff{ animation:none; }
}

/* Section-level monuments sit behind content but above the sky */
.section > .monuments, .story > .monuments{ z-index:0; }
.mon--tiny{ width:min(120px,9vw) !important; }
.mon--sm{   width:min(170px,13vw) !important; }

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE & ACCESSIBILITY
   Tap targets at or above 44×44, no text under 12px, and a
   lighter motion/asset load on small screens.
   ========================================================= */

/* Skip link for keyboard and screen-reader users */
/* Classic visually-hidden skip link: no transform, so nothing in the
   motion layer can interfere with it. */
.skip{
  position:fixed; left:12px; top:0; z-index:10001;
  width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:0; overflow:hidden;
  clip:rect(0 0 0 0); clip-path:inset(50%); white-space:nowrap;
  background:#0E3F94; color:#fff; font-size:15px; font-weight:600;
  border-radius:0 0 14px 14px;
}
.skip:focus{
  width:auto; height:auto; padding:14px 22px;
  clip:auto; clip-path:none; overflow:visible;
}

/* Larger, easier controls */
.theme{ width:46px; height:46px; }
.lang__btn{ min-height:40px; min-width:44px; padding:9px 13px; font-size:12.5px; }
.socials a{ width:46px; height:46px; }
.burger{ width:48px; height:48px; }

/* Footer links get real vertical hit area */
.footer ul{ gap:4px; }
.footer li a{ display:block; padding:11px 0; min-height:44px; line-height:1.4; }
.footer__bottom a{ padding:10px 0; display:inline-block; }
.link-arrow{ padding:11px 0; min-height:44px; }

/* Nothing smaller than 12px */
.brand__sub{ font-size:11.5px; }
.tag{ font-size:12px; padding:6px 11px; }
.scroll-cue{ font-size:12px; }
.sector__no{ font-size:12px; }
.eyebrow{ font-size:12.5px; }

@media (max-width:860px){
  /* Comfortable reading and thumb reach */
  body{ font-size:16.5px; }
  .lede{ font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.62; }
  .btn{ padding:16px 26px; font-size:15.5px; min-height:52px; }
  .btn--sm{ padding:13px 20px; min-height:46px; }
  .input{ font-size:16px; padding:16px; }          /* 16px stops iOS zoom-on-focus */
  select.input, .field select, .field input{ font-size:16px; }
  .check span{ padding:13px 18px; min-height:46px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; }
  .consent input{ width:22px; height:22px; }
  .faq__q{ padding:20px 0; min-height:56px; }
  .nav__cta{ gap:8px; }

  /* Fewer decorative layers so scrolling stays smooth on a phone */
  .blob{ display:none; }
  .grain{ display:none; }
  .section .monuments .mon:nth-child(n+2){ display:none; }
  .story .monuments .mon:nth-child(n+2){ display:none; }
  .hero .mon--cologne, .hero .mon--elb{ display:none; }
}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .membership__price b{ font-size:3.2rem; }
  .service{ padding:24px; }
  .wizard{ padding:24px 20px; }
  .form{ padding:24px 20px; }
  .cta{ padding:36px 22px; }
  .footer__grid{ gap:26px; }
  /* stack the hero meta so nothing is cramped */
  .hero__meta{ gap:22px 30px; }
}

/* Respect users who ask for less motion, everywhere */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  #sky{ display:none; }
  .mon img{ opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; }
}

/* Visible focus on every interactive element */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, .check input:focus-visible + span{
  outline:3px solid var(--amber); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:8px;
}


/* Final tap-target and legibility pass */
.brand{ min-height:48px; align-items:center; }
.brand__sub{ font-size:12px; padding:5px 10px; }
.lang__btn{ min-height:44px; }
.lang{ padding:2px; }


/* Contrast-safe details */

.tag{ color:var(--ink-soft); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .tag{ color:#D3DCEA; }
.card3d .tag, .deck__card .tag{ color:var(--ink-soft); background:var(--paper-2); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .card3d .tag,
html[data-theme="dark"] .deck__card .tag{ color:#D3DCEA; background:rgba(255,255,255,.10); }
.tag--live{ color:#046A4A; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .tag--live{ color:#6EE7B7; }
.tag--amber{ color:#9A4700; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .tag--amber{ color:#FFC38A; }
.quote__who span, .job__co, .filedrop__name, .form__note,
.footer__bottom, .wizard__count{ color:var(--ink-soft); }

/* Dark-mode accent text needs to be lighter than the light-mode blue */
html[data-theme="dark"] .eyebrow,
html[data-theme="dark"] .sector__no,
html[data-theme="dark"] .path__num,
html[data-theme="dark"] .link-arrow,
html[data-theme="dark"] .membership li svg{ color:#8FB6FF; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .band-dark .tag{ color:#D6DFEC; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .why__no{ color:#FFB765; }

.tint{ color:var(--blue); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .tint{ color:#8FB6FF; }


/* Keep the semantic tag colours inside cards */
.card3d .tag--live, .deck__card .tag--live, .job .tag--live{ color:#046A4A; }
.card3d .tag--amber, .deck__card .tag--amber, .job .tag--amber{ color:#9A4700; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .card3d .tag--live,
html[data-theme="dark"] .deck__card .tag--live{ color:#6EE7B7; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .card3d .tag--amber,
html[data-theme="dark"] .deck__card .tag--amber{ color:#FFC38A; }