/* ═══════════════════════════ DESIGN TOKENS ═══════════════════════════ */
:root{
  --espresso:#050A1C; --bark:#081128; --hide:#0B1A3B; --clay:#1B3E8A; --umber:#1E4894; --navy:#081128;
  --tan:#8AA2CE; --sand:#C9D8F5; --cream:#EAF1FF; --paper:#F4F8FF;
  --brass:#2E5BEA; --brass-lit:#6A93FF; --brass-dim:rgba(46,91,234,.28);
  --rust:#C8342B;
  --ink:#0B1533; --ink-2:#4A5A80; --ink-on-dark:#E7EFFF; --ink-on-dark-dim:#A3B6DA;
  --line-dark:rgba(152,182,240,.18); --line-light:rgba(11,21,51,.10);
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.32,.72,0,1); --ease2:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --r-xl:30px; --r-lg:22px; --r-md:14px;
  --maxw:1280px;
  --pad:clamp(20px,5vw,64px);
}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{overflow-x:hidden;scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);
  font-family:'Outfit',system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
/* a <picture> wrapper must not become an inline box — it would collapse the img's 100% sizing */
picture{display:contents}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.015em;margin:0}
p{margin:0}
::selection{background:var(--brass);color:var(--bark)}

/* ── no-JS fallback: never blackout ── */
html.no-js #intro{display:none}
html.no-js .rv{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;filter:none!important}
html.no-js .mobile-menu{display:none!important}

/* ── grain overlay (fixed, never on a scrolling container) ── */
.grain{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:60;pointer-events:none;opacity:.05;mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='180' height='180' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}

/* ── intro curtain ── */
#intro{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;background:var(--espresso);display:grid;place-items:center;
  transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),visibility .7s}
#intro.gone{opacity:0;visibility:hidden}
#intro .mark{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:14px}
#intro svg{width:60px;height:60px;stroke:var(--brass);fill:none;stroke-width:1.5;
  stroke-dasharray:220;stroke-dashoffset:220;animation:draw 1.5s var(--ease2) forwards}
#intro span{font:500 11px/1 'Outfit';letter-spacing:.42em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);opacity:0;animation:fadeUp .8s .55s var(--ease2) forwards}
@keyframes draw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
@keyframes fadeUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* ═══════════════════════════ UTILITY BAR ═══════════════════════════ */
.util{background:var(--espresso);color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.02em;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark);position:relative;z-index:20}
.util .in{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:auto;padding:9px var(--pad);display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.util b{color:var(--sand);font-weight:500}
.util .sp{flex:1}
.util a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;transition:color .4s var(--ease)}
.util a:hover{color:var(--brass-lit)}
.util svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:var(--brass);fill:none;stroke-width:1.6}
.chip-lic{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;border:1px solid var(--brass-dim);
  background:rgba(46,91,234,.08);color:var(--sand);padding:3px 10px;border-radius:99px;font-size:11.5px}
.chip-lic i{width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brass);display:block}
.soon{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brass);
  border:1px dashed rgba(46,91,234,.45);border-radius:99px;padding:1px 7px;margin-left:2px}

/* ═══════════════════════════ NAV ═══════════════════════════ */
/* height:0 so the floating nav pill overlaps the hero instead of reserving a
   strip of body background between the dark utility bar and the dark hero —
   that gap used to render as a bright band across the top of every page. */
.navwrap{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;height:0;padding:0 var(--pad);pointer-events:none;display:flow-root}
nav{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:14px auto 0;pointer-events:auto;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;
  background:rgba(8,17,40,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:99px;
  padding:9px 9px 9px 20px;box-shadow:0 18px 40px -22px rgba(5,10,28,.6);
  transition:padding .5s var(--ease),background .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease)}
nav.shrunk{padding:6px 6px 6px 18px;background:rgba(5,10,28,.9)}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-shrink:0}
.brand svg{width:26px;height:26px;stroke:var(--brass);fill:none;stroke-width:1.5;flex-shrink:0}
.brand .wm{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16.5px;letter-spacing:.01em;color:var(--cream);white-space:nowrap}
.brand .wm em{font-style:normal;color:var(--brass)}
.brand .sub{font-size:8.5px;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);display:block;margin-top:-2px}
.navlinks{display:flex;gap:4px;margin-left:auto}
.navlinks a{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);padding:9px 13px;border-radius:99px;
  transition:color .4s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease);position:relative}
.navlinks a:hover{color:var(--cream);background:rgba(160,188,240,.07)}

/* button-in-button pill */
.pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;border-radius:99px;
  background:var(--brass);color:var(--bark);font-weight:500;font-size:13.5px;
  padding:9px 9px 9px 20px;border:none;cursor:pointer;font-family:inherit;
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .55s var(--ease)}
.pill .ic{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(6,12,32,.16);display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0;
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease)}
.pill .ic svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8}
.pill:hover{background:var(--brass-lit);transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 14px 26px -14px rgba(46,91,234,.7)}
.pill:hover .ic{transform:translate(2px,-2px) scale(1.06);background:rgba(6,12,32,.26)}
.pill:active{transform:translateY(1px) scale(.985)}
.pill.ghost{background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--line-dark);color:var(--cream);padding-left:22px}
.pill.ghost:hover{background:rgba(160,188,240,.08);border-color:rgba(46,91,234,.5)}
.pill.ghost .ic{background:rgba(46,91,234,.18);color:var(--brass-lit)}
.nav-cta{flex-shrink:0}

#hamburger{display:none;margin-left:auto;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  background:rgba(160,188,240,.06);cursor:pointer;position:relative;flex-shrink:0;transition:background .4s var(--ease)}
#hamburger:hover{background:rgba(160,188,240,.12)}
#hamburger span{position:absolute;left:50%;width:18px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cream);border-radius:2px;
  transform:translateX(-50%);transition:transform .45s var(--ease),opacity .28s var(--ease),top .45s var(--ease)}
#hamburger span:nth-child(1){top:16.25px}
#hamburger span:nth-child(2){top:21.25px}
#hamburger span:nth-child(3){top:26.25px}
#hamburger.open span:nth-child(1){top:21.25px;transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg)}
#hamburger.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
#hamburger.open span:nth-child(3){top:21.25px;transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(-45deg)}

.mobile-menu{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:45;background:rgba(5,10,28,.94);
  backdrop-filter:blur(22px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(22px);
  padding:112px var(--pad) 40px;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;overflow-y:auto}
.mobile-menu.open{display:flex}
.mobile-menu a.ml{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:30px;color:var(--cream);padding:12px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark);opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);
  animation:mIn .6s var(--ease2) forwards;animation-delay:calc(var(--i)*70ms)}
@keyframes mIn{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.mobile-menu .mfoot{margin-top:26px;color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);font-size:14px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.mobile-menu .mfoot a{color:var(--brass-lit)}

/* ═══════════════════════════ HERO ═══════════════════════════ */
.hero{background:
   radial-gradient(120% 90% at 78% 12%,rgba(46,91,234,.16),transparent 58%),
   radial-gradient(90% 70% at 6% 96%,rgba(30,72,148,.4),transparent 62%),
   linear-gradient(168deg,#06102B 0%,#0A1733 46%,#0E1F45 100%);
  color:var(--cream);padding:clamp(78px,9vw,130px) 0 clamp(56px,8vw,110px);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.hero .in{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:auto;padding:0 var(--pad);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.06fr .94fr;gap:clamp(32px,5vw,74px);align-items:center}
.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;border:1px solid var(--brass-dim);
  background:rgba(46,91,234,.09);border-radius:99px;padding:6px 14px;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sand)}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(42px,6.1vw,80px);margin:24px 0 0;color:var(--cream)}
.hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--brass-lit);font-weight:400}
.hero .lede{margin-top:22px;font-size:clamp(15.5px,1.35vw,18.5px);color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);max-width:44ch}
.hero .acts{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:34px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.trustrow{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;margin-top:38px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.trustrow span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);
  border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:99px;padding:6px 13px;background:rgba(160,188,240,.04)}
.trustrow svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:var(--brass);fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;flex-shrink:0}

/* hero visual — double bezel */
.stage{position:relative}
.bezel{background:rgba(160,188,240,.06);border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:9px;box-shadow:0 40px 70px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.8)}
.bezel .core{border-radius:calc(var(--r-xl) - 9px);overflow:hidden;background:var(--hide);position:relative}
.heroimg{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.heroimg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;animation:kenburns 30s var(--ease2) infinite alternate}
@keyframes kenburns{from{transform:scale(1) translate(0,0)}to{transform:scale(1.11) translate(-1.4%,1.2%)}}
.heroimg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,10,28,.16) 0%,transparent 34%,rgba(5,10,28,.72) 100%)}
.stagecap{position:absolute;top:18px;left:18px;right:auto;bottom:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  color:var(--cream);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.02em;
  background:rgba(5,10,28,.62);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:99px;padding:7px 14px}
.stagecap .dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brass-lit);position:relative;flex-shrink:0}
.stagecap .dot::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-5px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--brass-lit);
  animation:pulse 2.4s var(--ease2) infinite}
@keyframes pulse{0%{transform:scale(.7);opacity:.9}70%{transform:scale(1.5);opacity:0}100%{opacity:0}}
.floatcard{position:absolute;right:-6px;bottom:-26px;width:min(232px,70%);
  background:rgba(8,17,40,.86);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:var(--rug,18px);padding:15px 17px;
  box-shadow:0 24px 44px -26px rgba(0,0,0,.8)}
.floatcard .k{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tan)}
.floatcard .v{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:26px;color:var(--cream);margin-top:4px;line-height:1}
.floatcard .s{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);margin-top:6px}

/* ═══════════════════════════ MARQUEE ═══════════════════════════ */
.band{background:var(--bark);color:var(--sand);border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding:18px 0;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.band::before,.band::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:110px;z-index:2;pointer-events:none}
.band::before{left:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--bark),transparent)}
.band::after{right:0;background:linear-gradient(270deg,var(--bark),transparent)}
.rail{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:rail 42s linear infinite}
.band:hover .rail{animation-play-state:paused}
.rail span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:0 20px;font-size:14px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap;color:var(--tan)}
.rail span::after{content:"";width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brass);opacity:.55}
@keyframes rail{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ═══════════════════════════ SECTIONS ═══════════════════════════ */
section{position:relative}
.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:auto;padding:clamp(72px,9vw,132px) var(--pad)}
.head{max-width:660px}
.head .eyebrow{color:var(--clay);border-color:rgba(11,21,51,.16);background:rgba(11,21,51,.045)}
/* The enquiry form's eyebrow sits on the light page background but is NOT inside .head,
   so it used to inherit the dark-section colour (--sand #C9D8F5) at ~1.3:1 contrast —
   effectively invisible. Give it the same treatment as a light-section head eyebrow. */
.pform .eyebrow{color:var(--clay);border-color:rgba(11,21,51,.16);background:rgba(11,21,51,.045)}
.head h2{font-size:clamp(30px,3.9vw,50px);margin-top:20px}
.head p{margin-top:18px;color:var(--ink-2);font-size:clamp(15px,1.2vw,17px)}
.head .script{margin-top:14px;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:17px;color:var(--umber)}

/* ── BENTO capabilities ── */
.bento{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:54px}
.cell{background:rgba(160,188,240,.16);border:1px solid var(--line-light);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:7px;display:flex;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease),box-shadow .6s var(--ease),border-color .5s var(--ease)}
.cell::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;background:var(--brass);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .7s var(--ease);z-index:3}
.cell:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 30px 50px -32px rgba(11,21,51,.5);border-color:rgba(46,91,234,.45)}
.cell:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.cell .core{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);border-radius:calc(var(--r-lg) - 7px);
  padding:24px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;position:relative;z-index:2;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,255,.9)}
.cell .ico{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(46,91,234,.14);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:18px}
.cell .ico svg{width:20px;height:20px;stroke:var(--umber);fill:none;stroke-width:1.5}
.cell h3{font-size:20px;margin-bottom:9px}
.cell p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:14.2px}
.cell.big{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 2}
.cell.big .core{padding:0;overflow:hidden;justify-content:flex-end;background:var(--hide)}
.cell.big .shot{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden}
.cell.big .shot img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1.4s var(--ease2)}
.cell.big:hover .shot img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.cell.big .shot::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,10,28,.1) 0%,rgba(5,10,28,.55) 52%,rgba(5,10,28,.94) 100%)}
.cell.big .body{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:26px}
.cell.big h3{font-size:clamp(23px,2.3vw,31px);color:var(--cream)}
.cell.big p{color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);max-width:42ch}
.cell.big .ico{background:rgba(46,91,234,.22)}
.cell.big .ico svg{stroke:var(--brass-lit)}
.cell.wide{grid-column:span 2}
.tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin-top:auto;padding-top:18px}
.tags b{font-weight:400;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--umber);
  border:1px solid rgba(30,72,148,.28);border-radius:99px;padding:4px 10px}
.cell.big .tags b{color:var(--sand);border-color:var(--line-dark)}

/* ── PROOF band ── */
.proof{background:linear-gradient(178deg,var(--espresso),#071232 60%,var(--bark));color:var(--cream)}
.proof .wrap{padding-top:clamp(72px,9vw,124px);padding-bottom:clamp(72px,9vw,124px)}
.proof .head .eyebrow{color:var(--sand);border-color:var(--brass-dim);background:rgba(46,91,234,.09)}
.proof .head h2{color:var(--cream)}
.proof .head p{color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim)}
.stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:50px}
.stat{background:rgba(160,188,240,.05);border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:26px}
.stat .lbl{font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tan)}
.stat .n{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:clamp(30px,3.4vw,44px);line-height:1;margin:14px 0 4px;color:var(--brass-lit)}
.stat .n small{font-size:.44em;color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);font-family:'Outfit';font-weight:400}
.stat .d{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim)}
.ba{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:14px}
.ba .row{background:rgba(160,188,240,.045);border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:20px}
.ba .row .t{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--sand);font-weight:500}
.ba .row .vals{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin-top:12px;font-size:13px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ba .before{color:#E08C86;text-decoration:line-through;text-decoration-color:rgba(224,140,134,.5)}
.ba .arrow{color:var(--tan)}
.ba .after{color:#7FC7A8;font-weight:500}
.footnote{margin-top:26px;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark);padding-top:18px}
.footnote b{color:var(--sand);font-weight:500}

/* ── BUYER QUESTIONS ── */
.asks{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:0;margin-top:46px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-light)}
.ask{display:flex;gap:20px;padding:30px 30px 30px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-light);align-items:flex-start}
.ask:nth-child(odd){border-right:1px solid var(--line-light);padding-right:38px}
.ask:nth-child(even){padding-left:38px}
.ask .num{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:14px;color:var(--brass);flex-shrink:0;padding-top:3px}
.ask h3{font-size:18.5px;margin-bottom:8px}
.ask p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:14.4px}

/* ── ASSETS WE STILL NEED (honest placeholder block) ── */
.todo{background:rgba(11,21,51,.045);border:1px dashed rgba(30,72,148,.4);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:30px;margin-top:44px}
.todo h3{font-size:19px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.todo h3 svg{width:19px;height:19px;stroke:var(--umber);fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;flex-shrink:0}
.todo ul{margin:16px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:10px 26px}
.todo li{font-size:14.2px;color:var(--ink-2);display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start}
.todo li::before{content:"";width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brass);margin-top:9px;flex-shrink:0}

/* ── CONTACT ── */
.contact{background:linear-gradient(172deg,#F4F8FF,#E3ECFB)}
.contact .in{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:auto;padding:clamp(72px,9vw,124px) var(--pad);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;gap:clamp(34px,5vw,70px);align-items:start}
.cinfo{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;margin-top:34px}
.cinfo a,.cinfo .ci{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:14.6px;color:var(--ink-2);
  padding-bottom:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-light);transition:color .4s var(--ease)}
.cinfo a:hover{color:var(--umber)}
.cinfo .ic{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:11px;background:rgba(46,91,234,.14);display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0}
.cinfo .ic svg{width:17px;height:17px;stroke:var(--umber);fill:none;stroke-width:1.5}
.cinfo b{display:block;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;margin-bottom:2px}

form{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line-light);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:clamp(24px,3vw,36px);
  box-shadow:0 34px 60px -44px rgba(11,21,51,.5);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
.f2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
label{display:block;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--umber);margin-bottom:7px;font-weight:500}
input,select,textarea{width:100%;font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(11,21,51,.18);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:13px 15px;font-weight:400;
  transition:border-color .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease)}
input::placeholder,textarea::placeholder{color:#7B8AAE;opacity:1;font-weight:400}
input:focus,select:focus,textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--brass);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(46,91,234,.16)}
select{appearance:none;background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath d='M2 4.5L6 8.5L10 4.5' stroke='%2330497F' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 15px center}
textarea{min-height:104px;resize:vertical}
.hint{font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-2)}
.err{font-size:12.4px;color:var(--rust);display:none}
.field.bad input,.field.bad select{border-color:var(--rust);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(200,52,43,.12)}
.field.bad .err{display:block}
.submit{justify-content:space-between;width:100%;font-size:14.5px}
.form-status{font-size:13.5px;border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:12px 15px;display:none;
  border:1px solid transparent}
.form-status.ok{display:block;background:rgba(120,160,110,.13);border-color:rgba(120,160,110,.4);color:#3E6B39}
.form-status.err{display:block;background:rgba(200,52,43,.09);border-color:rgba(200,52,43,.35);color:var(--rust)}
.form-status.busy{display:block;background:rgba(46,91,234,.1);border-color:rgba(46,91,234,.35);color:var(--umber)}
.alt{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-2)}

/* ── PROPOSAL STRIP (clearly Techlab, not client content) ── */
.offer{background:var(--espresso);color:var(--cream);border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.offer .wrap{padding:clamp(48px,6vw,80px) var(--pad)}
.offer .tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brass);border:1px solid var(--brass-dim);border-radius:99px;
  padding:6px 14px;background:rgba(46,91,234,.08)}
.offer h2{font-size:clamp(24px,2.7vw,34px);margin-top:20px;max-width:22ch;color:var(--cream)}
.offer .opts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:36px}
.opt{background:rgba(160,188,240,.05);border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:28px;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease),border-color .5s var(--ease),background .5s var(--ease)}
.opt:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:rgba(46,91,234,.5);background:rgba(46,91,234,.06)}
.opt.pick{border-color:rgba(46,91,234,.6);background:rgba(46,91,234,.08)}
.opt .top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.opt .nm{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tan)}
.opt .price{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px);color:var(--brass-lit);line-height:1}
.opt .price small{font-size:.4em;font-family:'Outfit';color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);font-weight:400}
.opt ul{margin:18px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px}
.opt li{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start}
.opt li svg{width:15px;height:15px;stroke:var(--brass);fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px}
.badgepick{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--brass);color:var(--bark);
  border-radius:99px;padding:3px 10px;font-weight:500}
.offer .note{margin-top:26px;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark);padding-top:20px}
.offer .note b{color:var(--sand);font-weight:500}

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer{background:var(--espresso);color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding:clamp(52px,6vw,76px) var(--pad) 40px;font-size:13.6px}
footer .in{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:38px}
footer h4{font-family:'Outfit';font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tan);margin-bottom:16px;font-weight:500}
footer ul{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px}
footer a{transition:color .4s var(--ease)}
footer a:hover{color:var(--brass-lit)}
footer .about p{max-width:34ch;margin-top:14px}
.fbot{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:46px auto 0;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:12.4px}
.fbot .ph{color:var(--tan)}

/* ── fixed UI ── */
.demobadge{position:fixed;right:16px;bottom:16px;z-index:55;pointer-events:none;
  background:rgba(5,10,28,.78);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);border:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-radius:99px;padding:6px 13px;font-size:10.5px;color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);
  letter-spacing:.03em;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;opacity:.9}
.demobadge i{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brass);display:block;animation:pulse 2.6s infinite}
.mobar{display:none;position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:56;background:rgba(5,10,28,.95);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding:9px 12px calc(9px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));gap:8px}
.mobar a{flex:1;text-align:center;font-size:13px;padding:12px 8px;border-radius:99px;font-weight:500;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:7px}
.mobar a svg{width:15px;height:15px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.7}
.mobar .c1{background:var(--brass);color:var(--bark)}
.mobar .c2{border:1px solid var(--line-dark);color:var(--cream)}
.mobar .c3{border:1px solid var(--line-dark);color:var(--cream)}

/* ── contact heading ── */
.contact h2{font-size:clamp(30px,3.9vw,50px)}

/* ── card image helpers ── */
.cell .thumb{border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:18px;border:1px solid var(--line-light);background:var(--hide)}
.cell .thumb img{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:16/10;object-fit:cover}
.cell.wide .core{flex-direction:row;gap:24px;align-items:center}
.cell.wide .wtxt{flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.cell.wide .thumb{margin:0;flex:0 0 40%;max-width:40%}
.cell.wide .thumb img{height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3.3}

/* ── ON DEPLOYMENT band ── */
.deploy{background:var(--bark);color:var(--cream);border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.deploy .wrap{padding:clamp(64px,8vw,116px) var(--pad)}
.deploy .head .eyebrow{color:var(--sand);border-color:var(--brass-dim);background:rgba(46,91,234,.09)}
.deploy .head h2{color:var(--cream)}
.deploy .head p{color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim)}
.grid4{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:46px;align-items:start}
.dshot{border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;position:relative;background:var(--hide);
  border:1px solid var(--line-dark);transition:transform .7s var(--ease),border-color .5s var(--ease)}
.dshot img{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3.2;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1.5s var(--ease2)}
.dshot:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:rgba(46,91,234,.45)}
.dshot:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.dshot::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 40%,rgba(5,10,28,.88) 100%)}
.dshot .cap{position:absolute;left:17px;right:17px;bottom:15px;z-index:2}
.dshot .cap b{display:block;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16.5px;color:var(--cream)}
.dshot .cap span{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);letter-spacing:.02em}
.grid4 .dshot:nth-child(even){margin-top:34px}

/* ── nairobi ground behind the proposal strip ── */
.offer{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
.offer .bgimg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;overflow:hidden}
.offer .bgimg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.16}

/* ── reveal ── */
.rv{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);filter:blur(7px);
  transition:opacity .95s var(--ease2),transform .95s var(--ease2),filter .95s var(--ease2);
  transition-delay:calc(var(--i,0)*85ms)}
.rv.is-revealed{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none}

section[id],header[id],div[id]{scroll-margin-top:104px}

/* ═══════════════════════════ RESPONSIVE ═══════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .hero .in{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:46px}
  .stage{max-width:620px}
  .bento{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .cell.big{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 1}
  .stats,.ba{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .contact .in{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
  footer .in{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px}
  .grid4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .grid4 .dshot:nth-child(even){margin-top:24px}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .navlinks,.nav-cta{display:none}
  #hamburger{display:block}
  .asks{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ask:nth-child(odd){border-right:none;padding-right:0}
  .ask:nth-child(even){padding-left:0}
  .todo ul{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .offer .opts{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .demobadge{display:none}
  .mobar{display:flex}
  body{padding-bottom:62px}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .util .sp{display:none}
  .util{gap:12px;font-size:11.5px}
  footer .in{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .floatcard{right:0;bottom:-20px}
  section[id],header[id],div[id]{scroll-margin-top:88px}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .bento{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cell.big,.cell.wide{grid-column:span 1}
  .cell.wide .core{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .cell.wide .thumb{flex:1 1 auto;max-width:100%;margin-bottom:18px}
  .stats,.ba{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .f2{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .grid4{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .grid4 .dshot:nth-child(even){margin-top:0}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(34px,9.4vw,46px)}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .navwrap{padding:0 12px}
  nav{margin-top:10px;padding:7px 7px 7px 14px;gap:10px}
  .brand .wm{font-size:14.5px}
  .brand .sub{display:none}
  .hero .acts .pill{width:100%;justify-content:space-between}
}
@media (max-width:380px){
  .brand svg{width:22px;height:22px}
  .brand .wm{font-size:13px}
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;
    transition-duration:.001ms!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}
  .rv{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none}
  #intro{display:none}
  .heroimg img{animation:none}
}

/* ═══════════════════════════ ASSESSMENT TEASER CARD (index.html) ═══════════════════════════ */
.contact .in{align-items:start}
.assess-card{display:block;border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;background:var(--bark);
  border:1px solid var(--line-light);box-shadow:0 34px 60px -44px rgba(11,21,51,.5);
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease),box-shadow .6s var(--ease)}
.assess-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 40px 70px -40px rgba(11,21,51,.6)}
.assess-card .ac-shot{position:relative;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/10;background:var(--hide)}
.assess-card .ac-shot img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  transition:transform 1.4s var(--ease2)}
.assess-card:hover .ac-shot img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.assess-card .ac-shot::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,10,28,.05) 0%,rgba(5,10,28,.62) 100%)}
.assess-card .ac-body{position:relative;z-index:2;margin-top:-38px;padding:0 26px 26px}
.assess-card .ac-k{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brass-lit);
  font-weight:500}
.assess-card .ac-steps{list-style:none;margin:14px 0 20px;padding:0;display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.assess-card .ac-steps li{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:baseline;font-size:14.2px;
  color:var(--ink-on-dark);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark);padding-bottom:10px}
.assess-card .ac-steps li:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0}
.assess-card .ac-steps span{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:11.5px;color:var(--brass);
  flex-shrink:0;letter-spacing:.08em}
.assess-card .ac-go{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:500;color:var(--brass-lit)}
.assess-card .ac-go svg{width:14px;height:14px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.assess-card:hover .ac-go svg{transform:translate(2px,-2px)}
@media (max-width:1100px){.assess-card{max-width:620px}}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SPYEAGLE — ROYAL BLUE BRAND LAYER · 2026-10-21
   Client feedback (Fred): move the palette to blue (KPLC / BM Security register),
   but make it a shimmering royal blue; add a few Kenyan-flag lines; add motion
   artifacts in the background; use the ORIGINAL logo from the live site.
   Everything below is additive — it overrides the warm token set in site.css.
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root{
  --flag-black:#151A24; --flag-red:#C3121F; --flag-green:#0F7040;
  --sheen:linear-gradient(100deg,#2E5BEA 0%,#6A93FF 22%,#DCE8FF 46%,#8FB0FF 64%,#2E5BEA 100%);
  --wa:#1FAF54;
}

/* ── the real client logo ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#intro .mark img{width:92px;height:92px;display:block;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(106,147,255,.55)) drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.5));
  animation:logoIn 1.2s var(--ease2) both}
@keyframes logoIn{from{opacity:0;transform:scale(.86)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.brand .mark{width:38px;height:38px;display:block;flex-shrink:0;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(46,91,234,.55))}
.brand .wm{color:var(--cream)}
.brand .wm em{color:var(--brass-lit)}
@media (max-width:380px){.brand .mark{width:30px;height:30px}}
footer .brand .mark{width:34px;height:34px}
footer .brand .wm{color:var(--cream)}

/* ── shimmering royal blue ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* background-size is 230% of the text box, so ANY background-position in the
   0%–100% range still covers the whole box. Positions outside that range (the
   old 170% → -70%) slide the gradient off the text and, because the fill
   colour is transparent, the words vanish for most of the cycle. Keep the
   sweep inside 0–100%. */
@keyframes sheen{0%{background-position:0% 0}100%{background-position:100% 0}}
.hero h1 em,.phero h1 em,.k9 h2 em,.shine{
  background-image:var(--sheen);background-size:230% 100%;background-repeat:no-repeat;
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent;
  animation:sheen 8s linear infinite}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero h1 em,.phero h1 em,.k9 h2 em,.shine{-webkit-text-fill-color:var(--brass-lit);color:var(--brass-lit)}
}
/* light sweep across primary buttons */
.pill{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.pill::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:-10%;bottom:-10%;left:-70%;width:52%;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.55),transparent);
  transform:skewX(-18deg);transition:left .8s var(--ease);pointer-events:none;z-index:3}
.pill:hover::after{left:130%}
.pill.ghost::after{background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(150,182,255,.28),transparent)}
.pill .ic,.pill>span,.pill>svg{position:relative;z-index:2}
.submit:disabled::after{display:none}

/* ── Kenyan flag hints ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.flagrail{display:flex;height:4px;position:relative;z-index:60;overflow:hidden}
.flagrail i{flex:1;display:block;height:100%}
.flagrail i:nth-child(1){background:var(--flag-black)}
.flagrail i:nth-child(2){background:var(--flag-red)}
.flagrail i:nth-child(3){background:var(--flag-green)}
.flaglines{display:inline-flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;margin-right:2px;flex-shrink:0}
.flaglines i{display:block;width:15px;height:2px;border-radius:1px}
.flaglines i:nth-child(1){background:var(--flag-black)}
.flaglines i:nth-child(2){background:var(--flag-red)}
.flaglines i:nth-child(3){background:var(--flag-green)}
footer .flagrail{margin:44px auto 0;height:2px;border-radius:2px;max-width:var(--maxw);z-index:1}

/* ── background motion artifacts (trails + drift + glow) ────────────────── */
.fx{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;contain:strict}
.fx .g1,.fx .g2{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;aspect-ratio:1}
.fx .g1{left:-14%;top:-34%;width:min(78vw,960px);
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(46,91,234,.32),rgba(46,91,234,0) 62%);
  filter:blur(24px);animation:glowDrift 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.fx .g2{right:-18%;bottom:-42%;width:min(66vw,740px);
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(106,147,255,.24),rgba(106,147,255,0) 64%);
  filter:blur(28px);animation:glowDrift 36s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse}
@keyframes glowDrift{from{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1)}to{transform:translate3d(7%,9%,0) scale(1.18)}}
.fx .s{position:absolute;top:-46%;width:1px;height:46%;border-radius:2px;opacity:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,rgba(146,180,255,.45) 40%,rgba(219,233,255,.9) 50%,rgba(146,180,255,.3) 62%,transparent 100%);
  transform:rotate(15deg);animation:trail 13s linear infinite}
.fx .s1{left:13%;animation-duration:11s;animation-delay:.6s}
.fx .s2{left:37%;animation-duration:14.5s;animation-delay:3.8s;height:38%}
.fx .s3{left:62%;animation-duration:12.5s;animation-delay:6.6s}
.fx .s4{left:83%;animation-duration:16s;animation-delay:9.4s;height:40%}
@keyframes trail{
  0%{transform:translate3d(0,-22%,0) rotate(15deg);opacity:0}
  9%{opacity:.9}
  70%{opacity:.5}
  100%{transform:translate3d(-5%,330%,0) rotate(15deg);opacity:0}}
.fx .scan{position:absolute;inset:-20% -12%;opacity:.55;
  background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(140,175,255,.06) 0 1px,transparent 1px 130px);
  animation:scanDrift 30s linear infinite}
@keyframes scanDrift{to{transform:translate3d(130px,0,0)}}
/* keep content above the effects */
.hero .in,.deploy .wrap,.proof .wrap,.k9 .in,.k9 .strip,.gf .in{position:relative;z-index:2}

/* ── WhatsApp chat button ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.wafloat{position:fixed;right:22px;bottom:24px;z-index:58;width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--wa);display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24);
  box-shadow:0 18px 34px -14px rgba(31,175,84,.85),0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease)}
.wafloat svg{width:31px;height:31px;fill:#fff;display:block}
.wafloat::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-6px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(31,175,84,.55);animation:waPulse 3.4s ease-out infinite;pointer-events:none}
@keyframes waPulse{0%{transform:scale(.86);opacity:.9}70%{transform:scale(1.24);opacity:0}100%{opacity:0}}
.wafloat:hover{transform:scale(1.07);box-shadow:0 22px 40px -14px rgba(31,175,84,.95)}
.wafloat .tip{position:absolute;right:calc(100% + 14px);white-space:nowrap;background:rgba(5,10,28,.95);
  border:1px solid var(--line-dark);color:var(--cream);font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.01em;
  padding:9px 14px;border-radius:11px;opacity:0;transform:translateX(8px);
  transition:opacity .4s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease);pointer-events:none}
.wafloat:hover .tip,.wafloat:focus-visible .tip{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .wafloat{bottom:80px;right:14px;width:52px;height:52px}
  .wafloat svg{width:27px;height:27px}
  .wafloat .tip{display:none}
}

/* ── K9 DIVISION band ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.k9{position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:var(--cream);border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  background:linear-gradient(178deg,var(--bark) 0%,var(--hide) 58%,var(--bark) 100%)}
.k9 .in{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:auto;padding:clamp(64px,8vw,112px) var(--pad) 0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr;gap:clamp(30px,4.4vw,62px);align-items:center}
.k9 .eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;border:1px solid var(--brass-dim);
  background:rgba(46,91,234,.12);border-radius:99px;padding:6px 14px;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sand)}
.k9 h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.7vw,48px);margin-top:22px;color:var(--cream)}
.k9 .lede{margin-top:18px;font-size:clamp(15px,1.25vw,17px);color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);max-width:46ch}
.k9 .klist{list-style:none;margin:26px 0 0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:12px}
.k9 .klist li{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:14.4px;color:var(--ink-on-dark)}
.k9 .klist svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:var(--brass-lit);fill:none;stroke-width:1.7;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px}
.k9 .klist b{color:var(--cream);font-weight:500}
.k9 .acts{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:30px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.k9 .shot{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;background:var(--hide);
  border:1px solid var(--line-dark);margin:0}
.k9 .shot img{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1.6s var(--ease2)}
.k9 .shot:hover img{transform:scale(1.045)}
.k9 .shot::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 52%,rgba(5,10,28,.82) 100%)}
.k9 .portrait img{aspect-ratio:3/4;object-position:center 42%}
.k9 .cap{position:absolute;left:15px;right:auto;bottom:14px;z-index:2;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  background:rgba(5,10,28,.6);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:99px;padding:7px 14px;font-size:11.5px;color:var(--cream)}
.k9 .cap i{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brass-lit);display:block}
.k9 .strip{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(18px,2.4vw,26px) var(--pad) clamp(64px,8vw,112px)}
.k9 .wide img{aspect-ratio:2/1;object-position:center 38%}

/* ── GUARDFORCE collaboration strip (Spyeagle × Techlab) ────────────────── */
.gf{position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:var(--cream);border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--espresso),#071230 70%,var(--navy,#081128))}
.gf .in{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:auto;padding:clamp(52px,6.5vw,86px) var(--pad);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr;gap:clamp(26px,4vw,58px);align-items:center}
.gf .tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--sand);border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:99px;padding:6px 14px;
  background:rgba(164,190,240,.06)}
.gf .tag b{color:var(--brass-lit);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.2em}
.gf h2{font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,32px);margin-top:18px;color:var(--cream);max-width:30ch;line-height:1.10}
.gf p{margin-top:14px;font-size:14.2px;color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim);max-width:58ch}
.gf .mods{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:20px;padding:0;list-style:none}
.gf .mods li{font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sand);
  border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:99px;padding:5px 12px;background:rgba(164,190,240,.05)}
.gf .go{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin-top:24px;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;
  color:var(--brass-lit);transition:color .4s var(--ease)}
.gf .go svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.gf .go:hover{color:var(--cream)}
.gf .go:hover svg{transform:translate(2px,-2px)}
.gf .fine{margin-top:16px;font-size:11.5px;color:var(--tan)}
.gf .shot{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  background:var(--hide);margin:0}
.gf .shot img{width:100%;height:100%;aspect-ratio:16/10;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  transition:transform 1.6s var(--ease2)}
.gf .shot:hover img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.gf .shot::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,10,28,.06) 40%,rgba(5,10,28,.62) 100%)}
.gf .shot figcaption{position:absolute;left:15px;bottom:13px;z-index:2;font-size:11.5px;color:var(--cream);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.gf .shot figcaption b{font-weight:500;color:var(--sand)}

/* ── footer: Techlab credit as a real backlink ──────────────────────────── */
footer .tl{color:var(--sand)}
footer .tl a{color:var(--brass-lit);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(106,147,255,.35);padding-bottom:1px;
  transition:color .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease)}
footer .tl a:hover{color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--brass-lit)}
footer .brand .sub{color:var(--ink-on-dark-dim)}

/* ── responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .k9 .in{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}
  .k9 .portrait{max-width:460px}
  .gf .in{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
  .gf .shot{order:-1}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .k9 .portrait{max-width:100%}
  .k9 .cap,.gf .shot figcaption{font-size:10.5px;padding:5px 11px}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .fx{display:none}
  .wafloat::after{animation:none}
  .pill::after{display:none}
}