/* =============================================
   INNERBOTS — STYLESHEET v2
   Palette: Bone / Ink / Terracotta / Olive / Espresso
   Human-chosen. Not AI-defaulted.
   ============================================= */

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  --bone:       #F5EFE0;
  --ink:        #1C1B18;
  --terra:      #B84A2A;
  --terra-dark: #962B14;
  --terra-pale: #F5E8E3;
  --olive:      #3E5230;
  --olive-pale: #E8EDE4;
  --espresso:   #251E16;
  --sand:       #EAE0CC;
  --sand-dark:  #DED2B8;
  --clay:       #C9B99A;
  --clay-light: #E4D9C4;
  --mustard:    #9C7B2A;
  --rust:       #7A3420;

  --ff-serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --ff-sans:  'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --max-w: 1160px;
  --r: 10px;
  --r-sm: 6px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --t: 0.26s;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  background: var(--bone);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  line-height: 1.68;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* ---- TYPE ---- */
h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.18; color: var(--ink); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
p  { font-size: 1rem; color: #3D3C37; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--terra);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--terra);
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2.25rem; }

.section-header { max-width: 700px; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
.section-sub { margin-top: 0.9rem; font-size: 1.08rem; color: #5C5B54; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ---- BUTTONS ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t);
}
.btn:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.btn-primary { background: var(--terra); color: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--terra); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--terra-dark); border-color: var(--terra-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(184,74,42,0.3); }

.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border: 1.5px solid var(--clay); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--ink); background: var(--sand); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.btn-light { background: var(--sand); color: var(--espresso); border: 1.5px solid var(--clay); }
.btn-light:hover { background: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.btn-outline-light { background: transparent; color: var(--sand); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.btn-outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* =============================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================= */

/* Reveal on scroll */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.from-left  { transform: translateX(-30px); }
.reveal.from-right { transform: translateX(30px); }
.reveal.scale-in   { transform: scale(0.94) translateY(16px); }
.reveal.visible    { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.d1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.d2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.d3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.d4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.d5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* Number counter */
.count-up { display: inline-block; }

/* Underline hover link */
.link-ul {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.link-ul::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1.5px;
  background: currentColor;
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.link-ul:hover::after { width: 100%; }

/* =============================================
   HEADER / NAV
   ============================================= */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(245,239,224,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  border-color: var(--clay-light);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(28,27,24,0.07);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  height: 70px; gap: 2rem;
}

.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), filter 0.3s;
}
.logo-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.logo:hover .logo-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(74,144,226,0.45));
}
.logo-text { font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }

.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; margin-left: auto; }
.main-nav a {
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: #5C5B54;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: color var(--t), background var(--t);
  position: relative;
}
.main-nav a:hover { color: var(--ink); background: var(--sand); }
.main-nav a.active { color: var(--terra); font-weight: 600; }

.nav-cta { margin-left: 0.75rem; }

.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 8px; margin-left: auto; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform 0.22s, opacity 0.22s; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* =============================================
   HERO
   ============================================= */
.hero {
  padding: 148px 0 90px;
  background: var(--bone);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Subtle background texture lines */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 119px,
    rgba(201,185,154,0.18) 120px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--terra-pale);
  color: var(--terra);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,74,42,0.18);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.hero-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--terra);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.7); }
}

.hero-text h1 { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.hero-text h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--terra); }

.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: #5C5B54;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 510px;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }

.hero-trust {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clay-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-trust-label { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--clay); white-space: nowrap; }
.hero-trust-logos { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-trust-logo {
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.22; letter-spacing: 0.02em; white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Hero diagram card */
.hero-diagram { position: relative; }
.hero-diagram-card {
  background: var(--sand);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clay);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(28,27,24,0.1), 0 2px 8px rgba(28,27,24,0.06);
}

.loop-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.diagram-caption {
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--clay);
  text-align: center;
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* =============================================
   MARQUEE TICKER
   ============================================= */
.marquee-section {
  padding: 0;
  background: var(--espresso);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: marquee-scroll 28s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(201,185,154,0.45);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.marquee-sep {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  background: var(--terra);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =============================================
   PROBLEM STRIP
   ============================================= */
.problem-strip {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  background: var(--sand);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clay-light);
}

.strip-inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem 4rem; align-items: flex-start; }

.strip-question {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink);
  max-width: 260px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.strip-right { flex: 1; min-width: 280px; }

.pain-tags {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--clay);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bone);
  cursor: default;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, transform 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.tag:hover { border-color: var(--terra); background: var(--terra-pale); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.tag-accent { border-color: rgba(184,74,42,0.4); color: var(--terra); background: var(--terra-pale); }
.tag-olive  { border-color: rgba(62,82,48,0.4);  color: var(--olive); background: var(--olive-pale); }

.strip-note { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #5C5B54; }
.strip-note a { color: var(--terra); font-weight: 600; }
.strip-note a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* =============================================
   HOW WE WORK  (The Loop)
   ============================================= */
.loop-section {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--bone);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clay-light);
}

.loop-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--clay-light);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.loop-step {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--clay-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clay-light);
  display: flex; gap: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bone);
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.loop-step::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--terra-pale);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.loop-step:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.loop-step:hover .step-num { color: var(--terra); }

.loop-step:nth-child(even)  { border-right: none; }
.loop-step:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }
.loop-step:only-child { border: none; }

/* Last row: 7 steps = row 3 has 1 cell */
.loop-step:nth-child(7) { grid-column: 1 / -1; border-right: none; }

.step-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clay);
  line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 56px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.step-body { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.step-body h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.step-body > p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #4A4946; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }

.step-you {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--olive);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem;
  background: var(--olive-pale);
  border-left: 2.5px solid var(--olive);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-sm) var(--r-sm) 0;
}

/* =============================================
   SERVICES
   ============================================= */
.services-section {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--espresso);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.services-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; left: -200px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,74,42,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.services-section .eyebrow { color: var(--terra); }
.services-section .eyebrow::before { background: var(--terra); }
.services-section h2 { color: var(--sand); }
.services-section .section-sub { color: rgba(201,185,154,0.7); }

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px; width: 0;
  background: var(--terra);
  transition: width 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(184,74,42,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.service-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }

.service-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--sand); margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
.service-card > p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(201,185,154,0.65); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.service-translation {
  font-size: 0.78rem !important; font-weight: 600; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--terra) !important;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* =============================================
   TRUSTED BY
   ============================================= */
.trusted-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--sand);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clay-light);
}
.trusted-section .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }

.logo-row {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem 1rem;
  justify-content: center; align-items: center;
}
.client-logo {
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--ink); opacity: 0.25;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--clay);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--bone);
  transition: opacity 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s var(--ease);
  cursor: default;
}
.client-logo:hover { opacity: 0.75; border-color: var(--terra); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* =============================================
   INDUSTRIES
   ============================================= */
.industries-section {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--bone);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clay-light);
}

.industry-tabs {
  display: flex; gap: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clay-light);
  overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.industry-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.ind-tab {
  padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; color: #7A7A6E;
  border-bottom: 2.5px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap; margin-bottom: -1px;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.ind-tab:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.ind-tab.active { color: var(--terra); border-bottom-color: var(--terra); font-weight: 700; }

.industry-panels { padding-top: 2.75rem; }
.ind-panel { display: none; }
.ind-panel.active {
  display: block;
  animation: slide-panel 0.35s var(--ease);
}
@keyframes slide-panel {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.ind-panel h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.ind-pain {
  font-size: 0.95rem; color: #4A4946;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--sand);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--terra);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-sm) var(--r-sm) 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem; max-width: 680px; line-height: 1.7;
}
.ind-list {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem; max-width: 740px;
}
.ind-list li {
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: #3D3C37;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem 0.65rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--sand);
  border: 1px solid var(--clay-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.ind-list li:hover { border-color: var(--terra); background: var(--terra-pale); }
.ind-list li::before {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute; left: 0.7rem; top: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--terra); font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* =============================================
   CASE STUDY
   ============================================= */
.case-study-section {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--sand);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clay-light);
}

.case-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--clay);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(28,27,24,0.08);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.case-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 60px rgba(28,27,24,0.14); }

.case-label {
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  background: var(--espresso);
  color: var(--clay); opacity: 0.8;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.13em;
}

.case-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; }

.case-text { padding: 2.75rem; border-right: 1px solid var(--clay); }
.case-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.55rem; font-style: italic; font-weight: 600;
  max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.case-block { margin-bottom: 1.6rem; padding-bottom: 1.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clay-light); }
.case-block:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.case-block-label {
  display: block; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--terra); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.case-block p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #4A4946; line-height: 1.7; }

.case-stat-panel {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  background: var(--bone);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
}
.stat-block { padding: 1.5rem 0; }
.stat-block:not(:last-child) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clay-light); }
.stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: 3.2rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
.stat-unit { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--terra); }
.stat-desc { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; color: #5C5B54; line-height: 1.5; }

/* =============================================
   ABOUT
   ============================================= */
.about-section {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--bone);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clay-light);
}

.about-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; }

.about-lead {
  font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.about-text p + p { margin-top: 1rem; }

.about-pillars { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.1rem; justify-content: center; }
.pillar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--sand);
  border: 1px solid var(--clay-light);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.pillar:hover { border-color: var(--terra); transform: translateX(6px); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(184,74,42,0.1); }
.pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--terra); line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; width: 54px;
}
.pillar-label { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #3D3C37; font-weight: 500; }

.founders-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
.founder-card {
  display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--sand);
  border: 1px solid var(--clay-light); border-radius: var(--r);
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.founder-card:hover { border-color: var(--clay); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(28,27,24,0.08); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.founder-avatar { width: 72px; height: 72px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.founder-avatar svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.founder-info h4 { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.founder-info p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: #5C5B54; }

/* =============================================
   INSIGHTS
   ============================================= */
.insights-section {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--sand);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clay-light);
}

.insights-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }

.insight-card {
  padding: 2rem; background: var(--bone);
  border: 1px solid var(--clay-light); border-radius: var(--r);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s var(--ease);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.insight-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 3px; height: 0;
  background: var(--terra);
  transition: height 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.insight-card:hover { border-color: var(--clay); box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(28,27,24,0.1); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.insight-card:hover::after { height: 100%; }

.insight-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--olive);
  padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
  background: var(--olive-pale); border-radius: 3px;
  display: inline-block; align-self: flex-start;
}
.insight-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--ff-serif);
}
.insight-card p { font-size: 0.87rem; color: #5C5B54; flex: 1; line-height: 1.65; }
.read-more {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--terra);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s var(--ease), color 0.2s;
}
.read-more:hover { color: var(--terra-dark); gap: 0.55rem; }

/* =============================================
   CTA BAND
   ============================================= */
.cta-band {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--espresso);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,74,42,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-band::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(184,74,42,0.5), transparent);
}

.cta-inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 5rem; align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-text .eyebrow { color: rgba(184,74,42,0.7); }
.cta-text .eyebrow::before { background: rgba(184,74,42,0.7); }
.cta-text h2 { color: var(--sand); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.cta-text p { color: rgba(201,185,154,0.65); font-size: 1rem; max-width: 520px; }

.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.9rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cta-reassure { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(201,185,154,0.4); font-style: italic; }

/* =============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================= */
.site-footer { background: var(--espresso); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }

.footer-inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 5rem; padding: 4.5rem 0;
}

.footer-brand .logo-text { color: var(--sand); }
.footer-brand > p { color: rgba(201,185,154,0.5); font-size: 0.87rem; margin-top: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-email {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--clay);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-email:hover { color: var(--sand); text-decoration: underline; }

.footer-links { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.footer-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem; }
.footer-col h5 { font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; font-family: var(--ff-sans); font-weight: 700; color: rgba(201,185,154,0.5); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.footer-col a { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(201,185,154,0.45); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--sand); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(201,185,154,0.25); }

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3.5rem; }
  .hero { padding: 120px 0 70px; }
  .hero-sub { max-width: 100%; }
  .loop-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .loop-step { border-right: none !important; }
  .loop-step:nth-child(7) { grid-column: unset; }
  .loop-step:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clay-light); }
  .loop-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .case-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-text { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clay); }
  .case-stat-panel { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; }
  .stat-block { flex: 1; min-width: 120px; padding: 1.5rem 1rem; border-bottom: none !important; border-right: 1px solid var(--clay-light); }
  .stat-block:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .about-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .founders-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cta-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .ind-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
  .main-nav, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .main-nav.open {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed; top: 70px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(245,239,224,0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clay-light);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 2rem; gap: 0.25rem; z-index: 199;
  }
  .main-nav.open a { padding: 0.7rem 0.8rem; font-size: 1rem; }
  .nav-cta.open { display: inline-flex; margin-top: 0.75rem; }
  .hero { padding: 110px 0 55px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-links { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .strip-inner { gap: 1.5rem; }
  h1 { font-size: 2.1rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .loop-section,
  .services-section,
  .industries-section,
  .case-study-section,
  .about-section,
  .insights-section,
  .cta-band { padding: 5rem 0; }
}
