/* =====================================================================
   Homepage — image-led premium corporate. Brand colours: ink black,
   warm gold accent, ivory. Breathable, concise, cinematic.
   ===================================================================== */
:root { --gold-bright: #E3A63C; }   /* accent for use on dark imagery */

/* ============================== HERO ============================== */
/* Compact hero that fits inside one viewport frame. On desktop the officer photo
   uses object-fit:contain pinned right, so the FULL figure shows with no crop; the
   image's dark-left plus the scrim keep the text side dark (no visible seam). On
   phones it switches to cover (portrait) so the officer fills the frame full-height. */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: min(80vh, 640px); display: flex; align-items: flex-end; color: #fff; overflow: hidden; background: #0b0c0f; }
.hero__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; object-position: right center; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .hero__media { object-fit: cover; object-position: 78% center; } }
.hero__scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; background:
  linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(12,13,16,.92) 0%, rgba(12,13,16,.72) 42%, rgba(12,13,16,.25) 75%, rgba(12,13,16,.1) 100%),
  linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(12,13,16,.85) 0%, transparent 40%); }
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 5vw, 5.5rem); }
.hero__eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; font-weight: 600; font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-bright); margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.hero__eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 22px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-bright); }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 1.7rem + 4.6vw, 5rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -0.035em; font-weight: 800; max-width: 16ch; }
.hero h1 .hl { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.hero__sub { margin-top: var(--sp-5); font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); max-width: 46ch; }
.hero__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-4); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: var(--sp-6); }
.hero__trust { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem 1.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: var(--sp-7); padding-top: var(--sp-5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.hero__trust li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; font-weight: 600; font-size: .84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-family: var(--font-display); }
.hero__trust i { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.hero__trust .div { width: 1px; height: 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }

/* Buttons on dark hero */
.btn--onimg { --btn-bg: var(--gold-bright); --btn-fg: #16181D; }
.btn--onimg:hover { --btn-bg: #fff; }

/* ============================ TRUSTED BY ========================= */
.trusted { background: var(--ink); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.trusted__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 3rem); padding-block: 1.35rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.trusted__label { flex: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.trusted__names { display: flex; flex: 1; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem 2.2rem; align-items: center; }
.trusted__names span { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); transition: color var(--t); }
.trusted__names span:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ========================= LEAD STATEMENT ======================= */
.lead-stmt { max-width: 40ch; }
.lead-stmt .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.lead-stmt h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 1.3rem + 2.6vw, 3.1rem); line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.03em; text-wrap: balance; }
.lead-stmt h2 .hl { color: var(--gold-strong); }
.lead-stmt .tlink { margin-top: var(--sp-6); }
.stmt-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem); align-items: start; }
.stmt-row__aside p { color: var(--steel); font-size: var(--fs-lead); }
.stmt-row__checks { margin-top: var(--sp-5); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--steel); }
.stmt-row__checks li i { margin-top: .22rem; }
.stmt-row__founder { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem; margin-top: var(--sp-5); padding-top: var(--sp-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.stmt-row__founder .av { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ink); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; flex: none; }
.stmt-row__founder b { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }
.stmt-row__founder span { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--muted); }

/* ==================== PROOF PANEL (stats, minimal) ============= */
.proof { position: relative; background: linear-gradient(165deg, #1b1f27 0%, var(--ink) 60%); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-radius: 18px; padding: clamp(2.6rem, 2rem + 3vw, 4.4rem) clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 50px 90px -55px rgba(22,24,29,.5); }
.proof::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(75% 130% at 85% 0%, rgba(227,166,60,.13), transparent 58%); pointer-events: none; }
.proof__grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.proof__item { text-align: center; padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem); border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.proof__item:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.proof__num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 2rem + 3.6vw, 4.6rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.04em; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F7D896 0%, #E3A63C 55%, #C4881F 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.proof__label { margin-top: var(--sp-4); color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .01em; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .proof__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem) 0; }
  .proof__item:nth-child(odd) { border-left: 0; }
}

/* ======================= IMAGE SERVICE CARDS ==================== */
.icards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
.icard { position: relative; display: block; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 3/4; color: #fff; background: var(--ink); }
.icard img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .7s var(--ease); }
.icard::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(12,13,16,.9) 6%, rgba(12,13,16,.35) 46%, rgba(12,13,16,.08) 100%); }
.icard:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.icard__cap { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2; padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); }
.icard__cap .n { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--gold-bright); letter-spacing: .04em; }
.icard__cap h3 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + 0.5vw, 1.4rem); margin: .35rem 0 .3rem; }
.icard__cap p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin: 0; }
.icard__cap .go { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; margin-top: .8rem; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.icard:hover .icard__cap .go { color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* ==================== FEATURE SPLIT (image + text) ============== */
.feat { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem); align-items: center; }
.feat--rev .feat__media { order: 2; }
.feat__media { position: relative; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/5; box-shadow: 0 50px 90px -50px rgba(22,24,29,.5); }
.feat__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.feat__body h2 { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.feat__list { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-4); margin: var(--sp-6) 0; }
.feat__list li { display: flex; gap: .9rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.feat__list .num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-strong); font-size: .95rem; flex: none; padding-top: .15rem; }
.feat__list b { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .1rem; }
.feat__list span { color: var(--steel); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }

/* ==================== DARK FEATURE (monitoring) ================= */
.dfeat { position: relative; background: var(--ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); overflow: hidden; }
.dfeat__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: 0; align-items: stretch; }
.dfeat__media { position: relative; min-height: 460px; }
.dfeat__media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.dfeat__media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(22,24,29,.55) 80%, var(--ink)); }
.dfeat__body { padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem); }
.dfeat__body .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.dfeat__body .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-bright); }
.dfeat__body h2 { color: #fff; max-width: 18ch; }
.dfeat__body > p { margin-top: var(--sp-4); font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); max-width: 44ch; }
.dfeat__points { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-4); margin: var(--sp-6) 0; }
.dfeat__points li { display: flex; gap: .8rem; align-items: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.dfeat__points i { color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* ===================== PROCESS (how we work) =================== */
.process {
  --pgap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--pgap);
}
.process__step { position: relative; }

/* rail = connecting line + numbered node */
.process__rail { position: relative; height: 56px; margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.process__rail::before {                     /* the line linking the nodes */
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 28px; left: 28px;
  right: calc(-1 * var(--pgap)); height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-soft), var(--line));
}
.process__step:last-child .process__rail::before { display: none; }
.process__step:not(:last-child) .process__rail::after {   /* directional flow marker */
  content: "\f054"; font: 900 .66rem/1 "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  position: absolute; top: 28px; right: calc(-1 * var(--pgap) / 2);
  transform: translate(50%, -50%);
  color: var(--gold); background: var(--paper); padding: 3px 5px;
}

.process__node {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-soft);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gold-strong); letter-spacing: -.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(20, 22, 26, .06);
  transition: transform var(--t), background var(--t), color var(--t), border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}
.process__step:first-child .process__node {   /* the "start" node, anchored in ink */
  background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: #fff;
}

.process__icon {
  display: inline-flex; color: var(--gold-strong); font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); transition: transform var(--t), color var(--t);
}
.process__title { font-size: 1.3rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 0 0 .35rem; }
.process__desc  { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--steel); margin: 0; max-width: 26ch; }

.process__step:hover .process__node {
  background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -10px rgba(176, 134, 47, .55);
}
.process__step:hover .process__icon { transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--gold-deep); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .process { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; row-gap: var(--sp-7); }
  .process__rail::before,
  .process__step:not(:last-child) .process__rail::after { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .process { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================ INDUSTRIES ======================== */
.ind__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: end; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--sp-6); }
.ind__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--line); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; }
.ind__cell { background: var(--surface); padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .8rem; color: var(--ink-2); min-height: 130px; transition: background var(--t); }
.ind__cell:hover { background: var(--paper-2); }
.ind__cell i { font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--gold-strong); }
.ind__cell b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink); }
.ind__cell .go { margin-top: auto; color: var(--muted); font-size: .78rem; }

/* =========================== TESTIMONIAL ======================== */
.pquote { max-width: 940px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.pquote blockquote { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.1rem + 1.9vw, 2.5rem); line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--ink); margin: 0; }
.pquote__cite { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem; margin-top: var(--sp-6); }
.pquote__cite .av { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-tint); color: var(--gold-strong); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; }
.pquote__cite b { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; text-align: left; }
.pquote__cite span { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--muted); }

/* ========================= IMAGE CTA ============================ */
.imgcta { position: relative; color: #fff; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ink); }
.imgcta img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.imgcta::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(12,13,16,.9), rgba(12,13,16,.6) 60%, rgba(12,13,16,.4)); }
.imgcta__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 3rem + 5vw, 6.5rem); }
.imgcta h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2.6vw, 3.4rem); max-width: 18ch; }
.imgcta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-top: var(--sp-4); max-width: 42ch; font-size: var(--fs-lead); }
.imgcta__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-4); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: var(--sp-6); }

/* ===================== MARQUEES (clients + services) =========== */
@keyframes scrollx { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.logos { background: var(--surface); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding-block: clamp(2rem, 2rem + 2vw, 3.25rem); overflow: hidden; }
.logos__head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.logos__viewport { overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent); }
.logos__track { display: flex; gap: 1.1rem; width: max-content; animation: scrollx 44s linear infinite; }
.logos:hover .logos__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.logo-tile { flex: none; height: 88px; min-width: 210px; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 0 2.2rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 8px; background: var(--surface); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--steel); letter-spacing: -0.01em; text-align: center; transition: color var(--t), border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t); }
.logo-tile:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold-soft); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -18px rgba(22,24,29,.3); }
.logo-tile img { max-height: 48px; width: auto; filter: grayscale(1); opacity: .72; transition: filter var(--t), opacity var(--t); }
.logo-tile:hover img { filter: none; opacity: 1; }

.svcmq { overflow: hidden; margin-top: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); }
.svcmq__track { display: flex; gap: .8rem; width: max-content; animation: scrollx 55s linear infinite reverse; }
.svcmq:hover .svcmq__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.svc-pill { flex: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; padding: .72rem 1.25rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; background: var(--surface); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ink-2); white-space: nowrap; transition: border-color var(--t), color var(--t); }
.svc-pill:hover { border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--ink); }
.svc-pill i { color: var(--gold-strong); font-size: .85rem; }

/* ===================== TESTIMONIALS MARQUEE ==================== */
.tmarquee { overflow: hidden; margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); }
.tmarquee__track { display: flex; gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); width: max-content;
  padding: .75rem 0; animation: scrollx 70s linear infinite; }
.tmarquee:hover .tmarquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.tq-card { flex: 0 0 clamp(300px, 82vw, 396px); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-3);
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); box-shadow: var(--sh-1);
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t); }
.tq-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-2); border-color: var(--gold-soft); }
.tq-card__mark { position: absolute; top: 1.1rem; right: 1.3rem; font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.tq-card .stars { font-size: .82rem; }
.tq-card__quote { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0; }
.tq-card__who { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--sp-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.tq-card__av { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--gold-tint); color: var(--gold-strong); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; }
.tq-card__meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.3; }
.tq-card__meta b { color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; }
.tq-card__meta span { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--muted); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .tmarquee { overflow-x: auto; }
  .tmarquee__track { animation: none; }
}

/* Hero subtle Ken-Burns zoom */
.hero__media { animation: heroZoom 20s ease-out forwards; transform-origin: 80% 50%; }
@keyframes heroZoom { from { transform: scale(1.09); } to { transform: scale(1); } }

/* =====================================================================
   PREMIUM POLISH — depth, cinematic texture & micro-interactions.
   Pure CSS on existing tokens; only new markup is the hero scroll cue.
   ===================================================================== */
:root {
  /* fine film grain (inline SVG, no asset request) */
  --grain: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ---- Hero: deeper cinematic scrim, grain, legible type ---- */
.hero__scrim {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,11,14,.94) 0%, rgba(10,11,14,.74) 42%, rgba(10,11,14,.30) 74%, rgba(10,11,14,.12) 100%),
    radial-gradient(125% 105% at 52% 108%, rgba(8,9,12,.6), transparent 55%);
}
.hero__scrim::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--grain);
  background-size: 220px 220px; opacity: .05; mix-blend-mode: overlay; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero h1 { text-shadow: 0 2px 50px rgba(8,9,12,.35); }
.hero__sub { text-shadow: 0 1px 30px rgba(8,9,12,.3); }

/* Scroll cue (decorative) */
.hero__cue { position: absolute; right: clamp(1.1rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); bottom: 1.9rem; z-index: 3;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; }
.hero__cue b { writing-mode: vertical-rl; font: 600 .6rem/1 var(--font-body);
  letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.hero__cue span { width: 1px; height: 48px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__cue span::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 1px; height: 45%;
  background: var(--gold-bright); animation: cueDrop 2.1s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes cueDrop { 0% { transform: translateY(-100%); } 70%, 100% { transform: translateY(260%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero__cue span::after { animation: none; } }

/* ---- Service image cards: lift, shadow, gold rule, arrow motion ---- */
.icard { box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(12,13,16,.14); transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease); }
.icard:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 40px 70px -34px rgba(8,9,12,.72); }
.icard__cap .n { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; }
.icard__cap .n::before { content: ""; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold-bright); transition: width var(--t); }
.icard:hover .icard__cap .n::before { width: 44px; }
.icard__cap .go i { transition: transform var(--t); }
.icard:hover .icard__cap .go i { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ---- Editorial section headings with more authority ---- */
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 1.4rem + 2vw, 2.9rem); font-weight: 800; }

/* ---- Proof panel: gold top edge ---- */
.proof { border-top-color: rgba(227,166,60,.28); }
.proof__item { transition: transform var(--t); }
.proof__item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }

/* ---- Industries grid: growing top accent + icon/arrow motion ---- */
.ind__cell { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.ind__cell::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 2px; width: 0;
  background: var(--gold); transition: width .4s var(--ease); }
.ind__cell:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.ind__cell i { transition: transform var(--t), color var(--t); }
.ind__cell:hover i { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ind__cell .go { transition: color var(--t); }
.ind__cell:hover .go { color: var(--gold-strong); }

/* ---- Testimonial: editorial quote mark ---- */
.pquote { position: relative; }
.pquote::before { content: "\201C"; position: absolute; top: -3.4rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 9rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--gold-soft);
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.pquote blockquote, .pquote__cite { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---- Image CTA: grain overlay + gold button glow ---- */
.imgcta::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: var(--grain);
  background-size: 220px 220px; opacity: .06; mix-blend-mode: overlay; pointer-events: none; }
.btn--onimg:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(227,166,60,.5); }

/* ---- Client logo tiles: settle-in polish ---- */
.logo-tile { box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(12,13,16,.04); }

@media (max-width: 768px) { .hero__cue { display: none; } }

/* ============================ RESPONSIVE ======================== */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .stmt-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .lead-stmt { max-width: none; }
  .icards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .feat { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feat--rev .feat__media { order: 0; }
  .feat__media { aspect-ratio: 16/10; max-height: 420px; }
  .dfeat__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dfeat__media { min-height: 300px; }
  .dfeat__media::after { background: linear-gradient(0deg, var(--ink), transparent 70%); }
  .figures { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-6) 0; }
  .ind__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hero { min-height: 620px; }
  .icards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .figures { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ind__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero__trust .div { display: none; }
}