/* =========================================================
   PodProMax  Strategic Visibility Company
   Shared design system
   Aesthetic: midnight navy, warm white, royal cobalt, warm gold
   No em dashes anywhere in copy. Premium but human.
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  --ink:      #0A101F;   /* midnight foundation */
  --ink-2:    #0E1730;   /* raised panel */
  --ink-3:    #13203F;   /* card / hover */
  --line:     rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  --line-2:   rgba(255,255,255,0.16);

  --navy:     #1B4A85;   /* PodProMax brand blue */
  --cobalt:   #2E6BF0;   /* electric royal accent */
  --cobalt-2: #5B90FF;   /* bright cobalt */
  --gold:     #C9A96A;   /* warm authority gold */
  --gold-2:   #E6CE9A;

  --white:    #F6F8FC;   /* warm white */
  --soft:     #C4CDDE;   /* soft text */
  --muted:    #8B97AE;   /* muted text */

  --maxw: 1200px;
  --pad: clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;

  --serif: "Fraunces", "Playfair Display", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

*{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; }
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--white);
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.65;
  font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:.005em;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }

/* subtle signal-field background */
body::before{
  content:"";
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:-2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 700px at 78% -8%, rgba(46,107,240,.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 640px at 8% 8%, rgba(27,74,133,.20), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(1200px 900px at 50% 118%, rgba(201,169,106,.06), transparent 60%),
    var(--ink);
}

/* ---------- layout helpers ---------- */
.wrap{ width:100%; max-width:var(--maxw); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:var(--pad); }
section{ position:relative; padding-block:clamp(64px, 9vw, 128px); }
.section-tight{ padding-block:clamp(48px,6vw,84px); }
.divider{ height:1px; background:var(--line); border:0; margin:0; }

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-2);
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:""; width:26px; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent);
}
.eyebrow.center::before{ display:none; }

h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:500; line-height:1.06; letter-spacing:-.015em; margin:0; }
h1{ font-size:clamp(2.5rem, 6.2vw, 4.6rem); }
h2{ font-size:clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.25rem); }
h3{ font-size:clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem); }
.lead{ font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.5vw,1.28rem); color:var(--soft); font-weight:400; }
.muted{ color:var(--muted); }
.accent{ color:var(--cobalt-2); }
.goldtext{ color:var(--gold-2); }
p{ margin:0 0 1rem; }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; font-size:15px; letter-spacing:.01em;
  padding:15px 26px; border-radius:100px; cursor:pointer; border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn .arw{ transition:transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arw{ transform:translateX(4px); }
.btn-primary{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--cobalt-2),var(--cobalt));
  color:#fff; box-shadow:0 10px 30px -10px rgba(46,107,240,.7);
}
.btn-primary:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 18px 40px -12px rgba(46,107,240,.8); }
.btn-ghost{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); color:var(--white); border-color:var(--line-2);
}
.btn-ghost:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); border-color:var(--cobalt-2); background:rgba(46,107,240,.10); }
.btn-lg{ padding:18px 34px; font-size:16px; }

/* ---------- top nav ---------- */
.nav{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
  backdrop-filter:saturate(150%) blur(14px);
  background:rgba(10,16,31,.62);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:border-color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav.scrolled{ border-bottom-color:var(--line); background:rgba(10,16,31,.9); }
.nav-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; height:74px; }
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.01em; font-size:18px; }
.brand .brand-logo{
  height:30px; width:auto; display:block; flex:none;
}
.brand b{ font-weight:800; }
.brand span{ color:var(--muted); font-weight:500; }
.nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:30px; }
.nav-links a{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--soft); font-weight:500; transition:color .2s var(--ease); }
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active{ color:#fff; }
.nav-cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.nav-toggle{ display:none; background:none; border:0; cursor:pointer; padding:8px; }
.nav-toggle span{ display:block; width:24px; height:2px; background:#fff; margin:5px 0; transition:.25s var(--ease); }

/* mobile menu */
.mobile-menu{
  display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:4px; padding:8px var(--pad) 26px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); background:rgba(10,16,31,.97);
}
.mobile-menu a{ padding:13px 0; font-size:16px; color:var(--soft); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.mobile-menu .btn{ margin-top:16px; justify-content:center; }

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero{ padding-top:clamp(48px,7vw,92px); padding-bottom:clamp(40px,6vw,72px); }
.hero-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:clamp(28px,5vw,64px); align-items:center; }
.hero h1{ margin:18px 0 0; }
.hero .lead{ margin-top:22px; max-width:34ch; }
.hero-ctas{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; margin-top:34px; }
.hero-note{ margin-top:26px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.hero-note .dot{ width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--gold); }

/* editorial media frame w/ connecting-line motif */
.frame{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:4/5; border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(46,107,240,.16), rgba(27,74,133,.05)),
    var(--ink-2);
  box-shadow:0 40px 90px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}
.frame.wide{ aspect-ratio:16/11; }
.frame.tall{ aspect-ratio:3/4; }
.frame .ph{
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  text-align:center; gap:10px; padding:28px; color:var(--soft);
}
.frame .ph .ico{ font-size:26px; opacity:.5; }
.frame .ph .cap{ font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); }
.frame .ph .desc{ font-size:14px; max-width:30ch; color:var(--soft); }
.frame img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.frame .tag{
  position:absolute; left:16px; bottom:16px; z-index:3;
  background:rgba(10,16,31,.72); backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:100px;
  font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--white); padding:8px 14px;
}
.frame::after{ /* subtle signal line */
  content:""; position:absolute; right:-1px; top:12%; width:42%; height:1px; z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--cobalt-2));
  opacity:.5;
}

/* ---------- PROOF BAND ---------- */
.proof{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); background:rgba(255,255,255,.015); }
.proof-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:clamp(16px,3vw,40px); }
.stat{ padding:6px 4px; }
.stat .n{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(2.1rem,3.6vw,2.9rem); font-weight:500; line-height:1; letter-spacing:-.02em;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff, var(--soft)); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent; }
.stat .l{ margin-top:10px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.4; }
/* non-numeric stat (a phrase instead of a counted number) */
.stat .n.stat-word{
  font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.7vw,1.5rem); line-height:1.18; letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.logos{ margin-top:clamp(30px,4vw,48px); }
.logos .lab{ font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); text-align:center; }
.logos-row{
  margin-top:20px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  gap:14px 12px;
}
.logo-chip{
  font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em; color:var(--soft);
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:100px; padding:9px 18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
}
.logo-chip.gold{ color:var(--gold-2); border-color:rgba(201,169,106,.35); }

/* ---------- WORLDVIEW ---------- */
.worldview{ text-align:center; }
.worldview .big{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:500; line-height:1.12; letter-spacing:-.02em;
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4.2vw,3.1rem); max-width:18ch; margin:16px auto 0;
}
.worldview .big .accent{ font-style:italic; }
.worldview .lead{ max-width:56ch; margin:24px auto 0; }
.belief{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-top:30px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:100px; padding:12px 22px;
  background:rgba(46,107,240,.06); font-size:14.5px; color:var(--white);
}
.belief .dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--cobalt-2); box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--cobalt-2); }

/* ---------- PILLARS ---------- */
.pillars-head{ display:flex; align-items:end; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:44px; }
.pillars-title{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.3rem); letter-spacing:-.02em; }
.pillars-title .sep{ color:var(--cobalt-2); }
.pillars{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
.pillar{
  position:relative; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:32px 28px 34px; background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ink-2),rgba(14,23,48,.4));
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.pillar:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:var(--line-2); background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ink-3),rgba(19,32,63,.5)); }
.pillar .num{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:14px; color:var(--gold-2); letter-spacing:.05em; }
.pillar h3{ margin:14px 0 12px; }
.pillar p{ color:var(--soft); font-size:15.5px; margin:0; }
.pillar .ic{
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:12px; display:grid; place-items:center; margin-bottom:6px;
  background:rgba(46,107,240,.12); border:1px solid var(--line-2); color:var(--cobalt-2);
}
.pillar::after{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; width:100%; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cobalt),transparent); opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s var(--ease); }
.pillar:hover::after{ opacity:1; }

/* ---------- CASE STUDIES ---------- */
.cases{ display:grid; gap:20px; }
.case{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr; gap:0; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); background:var(--ink-2);
  transition:border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.case:hover{ border-color:var(--line-2); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.case:nth-child(even){ grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr; }
.case:nth-child(even) .case-media{ order:2; }
.case-media{ position:relative; min-height:320px; }
.case-media .frame{ border:0; border-radius:0; height:100%; aspect-ratio:auto; box-shadow:none; }
/* two-image case composition (Arlan, Knowles) */
.case-media.duo{ display:grid; grid-template-rows:1fr 1fr; gap:2px; }
.case-media.duo .frame{ height:100%; min-height:0; }
.case-media.duo .frame::after{ display:none; }
.case-body{ padding:clamp(28px,3.4vw,48px); display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
.case .kicker{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-2); }
.case h3{ margin:12px 0 20px; }
.case dl{ margin:0; display:grid; gap:16px; }
.case .row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:130px 1fr; gap:14px; align-items:start; }
.case .row dt{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); padding-top:2px; }
.case .row dd{ margin:0; font-size:15.5px; color:var(--soft); }
.case .row dd strong{ color:var(--white); font-weight:600; }
.case .result{ color:var(--white); }
.case .result strong{ color:var(--gold-2); }

/* ---------- SELECTED PLACEMENTS GALLERY ---------- */
.gallery{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; }
.gtile{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); aspect-ratio:4/5; background:var(--ink-2);
}
.gtile img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .55s var(--ease); }
.gtile:hover img{ transform:scale(1.045); }
.gtile .gcap{
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; z-index:2;
  padding:34px 16px 15px; color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(10,16,31,.9));
}
.gtile .gcap b{ display:block; font-weight:600; font-size:14px; letter-spacing:.005em; }
.gtile .gcap span{ display:block; margin-top:2px; font-size:12px; color:var(--gold-2); letter-spacing:.04em; }

/* ---------- WAYS TO WORK ---------- */
.ways{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
.way{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:34px 30px; background:var(--ink-2);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.way:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:var(--cobalt); }
.way .step{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-2); }
.way h3{ margin:14px 0 14px; font-size:1.45rem; }
.way p{ color:var(--soft); font-size:15px; }
.way .who{ margin-top:auto; padding-top:20px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); border-top:1px solid var(--line); }

/* ---------- FOUNDER ---------- */
.founder-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr; gap:clamp(28px,5vw,64px); align-items:center; }
.founder-body h2{ margin:16px 0 20px; }
.founder-body p{ color:var(--soft); }
.sig{ margin-top:26px; padding-left:20px; border-left:2px solid var(--gold); font-family:var(--serif);
  font-style:italic; font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--white); line-height:1.4; }
.founder-meta{ margin-top:26px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
.chip{ font-size:13px; color:var(--soft); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:100px; padding:8px 15px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.02); }

/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.quotes{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:20px; max-width:960px; margin-inline:auto; }
.quote{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:30px 28px; background:var(--ink-2);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px;
}
.quote .qm{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:3rem; line-height:.6; color:var(--cobalt-2); height:26px; }
.quote p{ font-size:16px; color:var(--white); margin:0; }
.quote .by{ margin-top:auto; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); }
.quote .by .avatar{
  width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover; flex:none;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); box-shadow:0 8px 22px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}
.quote .by b{ color:var(--soft); font-weight:600; display:block; font-size:14.5px; }

/* ---------- FINAL CTA ---------- */
.finalcta{
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; position:relative;
  padding:clamp(44px,6vw,84px) var(--pad); text-align:center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 50% -20%, rgba(46,107,240,.28), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ink-3),var(--ink-2));
}
.finalcta h2{ max-width:20ch; margin:16px auto 0; }
.finalcta .lead{ max-width:52ch; margin:22px auto 0; }
.finalcta .hero-ctas{ justify-content:center; }

/* ---------- FORM (start page) ---------- */
.form-card{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); background:var(--ink-2); padding:clamp(28px,4vw,52px); }
.field{ margin-bottom:24px; }
.field label{ display:block; font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:9px; }
.field .hint{ font-weight:400; color:var(--muted); font-size:13px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea{
  width:100%; min-width:0; background:var(--ink); border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:12px;
  color:var(--white); font-family:var(--sans); font-size:16px; line-height:1.4; padding:15px 16px; min-height:52px;
  transition:border-color .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease); appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none;
}
.field select{
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='14' height='14' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%235B90FF' stroke-width='2.4'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:right 16px center; padding-right:42px;
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder{ color:var(--muted); }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--cobalt-2); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(46,107,240,.18); }
.field textarea{ min-height:120px; resize:vertical; }
.field-2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
.field.invalid input, .field.invalid select, .field.invalid textarea{ border-color:#E5715F; box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(229,113,95,.16); }
.field .err{ display:none; margin-top:7px; font-size:12.5px; color:#F0967F; }
.field.invalid .err{ display:block; }

/* ---------- native multi-step inquiry form ---------- */
.inquiry{ max-width:760px; margin-inline:auto; }
.inquiry-card{
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ink-3),var(--ink-2));
  padding:clamp(24px,4vw,46px); box-shadow:0 44px 100px -55px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
}
.progress{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:28px; }
.progress .plabel{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-2); white-space:nowrap; }
.progress .ptrack{ flex:1; min-width:0; height:4px; border-radius:100px; background:var(--line); overflow:hidden; }
.progress .pfill{ height:100%; width:33.33%; border-radius:100px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cobalt),var(--cobalt-2)); transition:width .45s var(--ease); }
.fstep{ display:none; }
.fstep.active{ display:block; animation:fadeStep .4s var(--ease); }
@keyframes fadeStep{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px); } to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }
.fstep .step-kicker{ display:block; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-2); margin-bottom:6px; }
.fstep .step-title{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,1.9rem); font-weight:500; letter-spacing:-.015em; margin:0 0 24px; }
.form-actions{ display:flex; gap:12px; margin-top:30px; }
.form-actions .btn{ flex:1; }
.form-actions .btn-back{ flex:0 0 auto; padding-inline:22px; }
.hp{ position:absolute; left:-9999px; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden; }
.privacy-note{ max-width:640px; margin:18px auto 0; color:var(--muted); font-size:13px; line-height:1.6; text-align:center; }
.privacy-note a{ color:var(--cobalt-2); text-decoration:underline; }

/* success state */
.form-success{ display:none; text-align:center; padding:clamp(30px,5vw,54px) clamp(8px,3vw,30px); }
.form-success.show{ display:block; animation:fadeStep .5s var(--ease); }
.form-success .tick{
  width:66px; height:66px; margin:0 auto 22px; border-radius:50%;
  display:grid; place-items:center; color:#fff; font-size:30px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--cobalt-2),var(--cobalt)); box-shadow:0 16px 40px -16px rgba(46,107,240,.8);
}
.form-success h2{ margin:0 0 14px; }
.form-success p{ color:var(--soft); max-width:46ch; margin:0 auto 26px; }

/* ---------- generic content blocks ---------- */
.split{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(28px,5vw,64px); align-items:center; }
.stack-list{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:22px 0 0; display:grid; gap:14px; }
.stack-list li{ display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; color:var(--soft); font-size:15.5px; }
.stack-list li .b{ color:var(--cobalt-2); margin-top:2px; flex:none; }
.capgrid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:12px; }
.capcard{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:30px 26px; background:var(--ink-2); }
.capcard h3{ font-size:1.4rem; margin:8px 0 12px; }
.capcard p{ color:var(--soft); font-size:15px; margin:0 0 14px; }
.capcard ul{ margin:0; padding-left:18px; color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; }
.capcard ul li{ margin-bottom:6px; }

/* ---------- legal / policy content ---------- */
.legal h2{ font-size:1.35rem; margin:38px 0 12px; color:var(--white); }
.legal h2:first-child{ margin-top:0; }
.legal p{ color:var(--soft); font-size:16px; line-height:1.75; margin:0 0 16px; }
.legal a{ color:var(--cobalt-2); text-decoration:underline; }

/* ---------- page hero (interior) ---------- */
.phero{ padding-top:clamp(52px,7vw,96px); padding-bottom:clamp(28px,4vw,52px); }
.phero h1{ margin:18px 0 0; max-width:20ch; }
.phero .lead{ margin-top:22px; max-width:60ch; }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.footer{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-block:56px 40px; background:rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; }
.footer h4{ font-family:var(--sans); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:600; }
.footer a{ display:block; color:var(--soft); font-size:14.5px; padding:5px 0; }
.footer a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.footer .tag{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; max-width:34ch; margin-top:16px; }
.footer-bottom{ margin-top:44px; padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; color:var(--muted); font-size:13px; }

/* ---------- reveal on scroll ---------- */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE  mobile-first recomposition
   Desktop (>960px) is approved and untouched.
   Copy, claims and structure are preserved; only layout,
   spacing and image framing are recomposed for small screens.
   ========================================================= */

/* Universal overflow safety: every grid/flex child may shrink,
   and long strings (emails, URLs) wrap instead of pushing width. */
.wrap, .nav-inner, .hero-grid, .case, .case-media, .case-body,
.split, .founder-grid, .founder-body, .proof-grid, .gallery,
.pillars, .ways, .quotes, .capgrid, .footer-grid, .inquiry, .inquiry-card,
.hero-ctas, .form-actions, .logos-row, .founder-meta{
  min-width:0;
}
p, li, h1, h2, h3, h4, .lead, dd, .step-title{
  overflow-wrap:break-word; word-break:normal;
}
a[href^="mailto:"]{ overflow-wrap:anywhere; }

/* ---------- TABLET / MOBILE : <= 960px ---------- */
@media (max-width: 960px){
  .nav-links{ display:none; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:grid; place-items:center; }
  /* mobile header = logo + full name (left) + hamburger (right) only */
  .nav-cta .btn-primary{ display:none; }
  .nav-inner{ height:66px; gap:12px; }

  .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero .frame{ max-width:460px; }
  .proof-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:26px 20px; }
  .pillars{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }

  .case, .case:nth-child(even){ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .case-media, .case:nth-child(even) .case-media{ order:0; }
  /* let width drive the aspect-ratio (not the inherited 320px min-height),
     otherwise the frame computes an over-wide width from its height */
  .case-media{ min-height:0; }
  .case-media .frame{ height:auto; aspect-ratio:16/10; }
  .case-media.duo{ grid-template-rows:auto; }
  .case-media.duo .frame{ height:auto; aspect-ratio:16/10; }

  .gallery{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .ways, .quotes, .capgrid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .founder-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .split{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .split [style*="order:2"]{ order:0 !important; }
  .split [style*="order:1"]{ order:0 !important; }
  .field-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- PHONE : <= 640px ---------- */
@media (max-width: 640px){
  body{ font-size:16px; }

  /* honor iPhone safe-area, lock side padding to a consistent 20px */
  .wrap{
    padding-left:max(20px, env(safe-area-inset-left));
    padding-right:max(20px, env(safe-area-inset-right));
  }

  /* --- header --- */
  .nav-inner{ height:64px; }
  .brand{ font-size:16.5px; gap:9px; }
  .brand .brand-logo{ height:28px; }
  .nav-toggle{ width:44px; height:44px; padding:0; margin-right:-8px; }
  .mobile-menu{ padding-top:6px; padding-bottom:24px; }
  .mobile-menu a{ font-size:16.5px; padding:15px 0; }
  .mobile-menu .btn{ width:100%; margin-top:18px; padding:16px; font-size:16px; }

  /* --- section rhythm --- */
  section{ padding-block:clamp(56px,14vw,72px); }
  .section-tight{ padding-block:clamp(44px,11vw,60px); }
  .hero{ padding-top:40px; padding-bottom:44px; }

  /* --- type scale --- */
  h1{ font-size:clamp(2.55rem,11vw,3rem); line-height:1.02; }
  .hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.65rem,11.5vw,3.1rem); line-height:1.0; letter-spacing:-.02em; }
  .phero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.4rem,10vw,2.85rem); line-height:1.04; max-width:100%; }
  h2{ font-size:clamp(1.95rem,8vw,2.4rem); line-height:1.06; }
  .worldview .big{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem,7.6vw,2.3rem); }
  .pillars-title{ font-size:clamp(1.95rem,8vw,2.4rem); }
  .lead{ font-size:clamp(1.06rem,4.6vw,1.2rem); }
  .eyebrow{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.18em; }

  /* --- hero: left aligned, stacked full-width buttons --- */
  .hero-grid, .hero .lead{ text-align:left; }
  .hero .lead{ max-width:100%; margin-top:18px; }
  .hero-ctas{ flex-direction:column; gap:12px; margin-top:28px; }
  .hero-ctas .btn{ width:100%; justify-content:center; min-height:52px; }
  .phero .lead{ max-width:100%; }
  .finalcta .hero-ctas{ flex-direction:column; }
  .finalcta .hero-ctas .btn{ width:100%; }
  .btn{ min-height:50px; }

  /* --- case-study cards : single column, dividers between sections --- */
  .cases{ gap:18px; }
  .case{ border-radius:var(--radius); }
  .case-body{ padding:24px 22px; }
  .case h3{ font-size:clamp(1.7rem,7.4vw,2rem); margin:12px 0 14px; }
  .case dl{ gap:0; }
  .case .row{
    grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:5px;
    padding:15px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .case .row:first-child{ border-top:0; padding-top:2px; }
  .case .row dd{ font-size:16px; }
  .case-media .frame{ aspect-ratio:4/3; }
  .case-media.duo{ gap:8px; }

  /* --- gallery : single column, taller, faces visible --- */
  .gallery{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:14px; }
  .gtile{ aspect-ratio:3/2; }
  .gtile .gcap{ padding:30px 16px 14px; }

  /* --- proof band --- */
  .proof-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px 18px; }

  /* --- founder / testimonials / footer --- */
  .founder-meta{ gap:8px; }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:30px; }
  .footer-bottom{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; }

  /* --- form --- */
  .inquiry-card{ padding:24px 20px; }
  .form-actions{ flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .form-actions .btn{ min-height:52px; }
}

/* ---------- SMALL PHONE : <= 400px ---------- */
@media (max-width: 400px){
  .brand span{ font-size:15px; }
  .hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.4rem,12vw,2.75rem); }
  .proof-grid{ gap:22px 14px; }
  .case-body{ padding:22px 18px; }
}

/* ---------- ULTRA-SMALL : <= 340px ---------- */
/* Long CTA labels stay one line at 360px+; on tiny legacy devices we
   let them wrap rather than force horizontal overflow. */
@media (max-width: 340px){
  .btn{ white-space:normal; text-align:center; line-height:1.25; }
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE IMAGE FRAMING  intentional per-image crops
   Applies wherever these photos appear so faces / key
   subjects stay in view when the frame ratio shortens.
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 960px){
  /* group + full-body shots: keep heads in view */
  .frame img[src*="knowles-car"]{ object-position:center 20%; }
  .frame img[src*="knowles-canada-etalk"]{ object-position:center 18%; }
  .frame img[src*="wayup-iheart"]{ object-position:center 26%; }
  .frame img[src*="arlan-eyl"]{ object-position:center 26%; }
  .frame img[src*="wayup-arlan-angela"]{ object-position:center 26%; }
  .frame img[src*="hero-shawn-knowles"]{ object-position:center 28%; }
  .frame img[src*="teri-shawn-stage"]{ object-position:center 28%; }
  .frame img[src*="angela-yee-guest-clear"]{ object-position:center 22%; }
  .frame img[src*="shawn-backstage-seated"]{ object-position:center 30%; }

  /* The NYT bestseller list must be fully legible (Teri's title sits
     low on the list), so show the whole graphic rather than cropping. */
  .case-media .frame img[src*="teri-nyt-list"]{
    object-fit:contain; background:#0b1120; object-position:center;
  }

  /* gallery portraits: keep faces high and centered */
  .gtile img[src*="knowles-bag-fuel"]{ object-position:center 28%; }
  .gtile img[src*="destinys-child-backstage-knowles"]{ object-position:center 22%; }
  .gtile img[src*="chris-sain-iheart"]{ object-position:center 22%; }
  .gtile img[src*="sway-calloway"]{ object-position:center 25%; }
  .gtile img[src*="david-meltzer-playbook"]{ object-position:center 25%; }
  .gtile img[src*="black-enterprise-40"]{ object-position:center 25%; }
}