/* ============================================================
   TRANSNET CONSULTANTS — styles.css
   Design: Dark Luxury | Editorial Gold
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Google Fonts ── */

/* ── CSS Custom Properties ── */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --gold-light:   #F6D47E;
  --gold:         #D2A332;
  --gold-deep:    #93670B;
  --gold-muted:   #7E621C;
  --gold-shimmer: #EABC4B;

  /* Dark Palette */
  --obsidian:     #080806;
  --charcoal:     #0E0E0B;
  --dark-1:       #14130F;
  --dark-2:       #1B1914;
  --dark-3:       #232017;
  --dark-4:       #2B271C;
  --dark-5:       #3A3424;

  /* Text */
  --text-primary:   #F7F2E4;
  --text-secondary: #C7BEA4;
  --text-muted:     #948C78;
  --text-faint:     #A79B82;

  /* Accent */
  --copper:     #B87333;
  --ivory:      #F5F0E8;

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'Lato', sans-serif;
  --font-accent:  'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs:  0.5rem;
  --space-sm:  1rem;
  --space-md:  2rem;
  --space-lg:  4rem;
  --space-xl:  6rem;
  --space-2xl: 10rem;

  /* Layout */
  --container: 1240px;
  --radius-sm: 2px;
  --radius-md: 4px;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.0, 0.0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  background: var(--obsidian);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ── Noise Texture Overlay ── */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.03;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
}

/* ── Typography ── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.display-xl {
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.0;
}

.display-lg {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.display-md {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.serif-body {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ── Utilities ── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3rem);
}

.gold-text { color: var(--gold-light); }
.italic { font-style: italic; }

.divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
}

.divider--center { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ── Gold Gradient Utilities ── */
.gold-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.btn:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.btn--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  color: var(--obsidian);
}

.btn--gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.35);
}

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-muted);
}

.btn--outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.08);
}

.btn-arrow {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.btn:hover .btn-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 8, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.15);
}

.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Logo */
.nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

.nav__logo-img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  /* Logo has transparency — works on dark nav */
  filter: brightness(1.05);
  transition: filter 0.3s;
}

.nav__logo:hover .nav__logo-img {
  filter: brightness(1.2);
}

/* Desktop Links */
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav__link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color 0.25s;
  position: relative;
}

.nav__link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.nav__link:hover, .nav__link.active {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.nav__link:hover::after, .nav__link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav__cta {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--obsidian);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.nav__cta:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Hamburger */
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}

.nav__toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.nav__toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile Menu */
.nav__mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--obsidian);
  z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav__mobile.open { display: flex; }

.nav__mobile-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color 0.25s;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.nav__mobile-link:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
}

/* Multi-layer overlay */
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,10,8,1) 0%, rgba(10,10,8,0.85) 30%, rgba(10,10,8,0.4) 60%, rgba(10,10,8,0.2) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10,10,8,0.7) 0%, rgba(10,10,8,0) 60%);
}

.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vh, 8rem);
  padding-top: 8rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero__eyebrow-diamond {
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 0.95;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 14ch;
}

.hero__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.hero__sub {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 42ch;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  right: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero__scroll-text {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
}

.hero__scroll-bar {
  width: 1px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent);
  animation: scrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Stats bar */
.hero__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.2);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.hero__stat {
  padding-right: 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.15);
}

.hero__stat:last-child { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; padding-left: 2rem; }
.hero__stat:not(:first-child):not(:last-child) { padding-left: 2rem; }

.hero__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.hero__stat-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION COMMONS
   ============================================================ */
.section {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.section--dark { background: var(--dark-1); }
.section--darker { background: var(--charcoal); }
.section--medium { background: var(--dark-2); }

.section__header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.section__header--center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

/* ============================================================
   INTRO STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.intro-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-3) 0%, var(--dark-4) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.15);
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

.intro-strip__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.intro-strip__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.1);
}

.intro-strip__item:last-child { border-right: none; }

.intro-strip__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.intro-strip__text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.intro-strip__text p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT TEASER (HOME)
   ============================================================ */
.about-teaser {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: 600px;
}

.about-teaser__media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-teaser__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}

.about-teaser__media:hover .about-teaser__img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about-teaser__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10,10,8,0) 70%, rgba(10,10,8,0.6) 100%);
}

.about-teaser__year {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.15);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  user-select: none;
}

.about-teaser__content {
  background: var(--dark-2);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-teaser__content h2 {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.about-teaser__content p {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-teaser__features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.about-teaser__feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.about-teaser__feature::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.1);
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--dark-1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.service-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
  filter: brightness(0.5) saturate(0.7);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(0.4) saturate(0.5);
}

.service-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,10,8,0.95) 0%, rgba(10,10,8,0.4) 50%, rgba(10,10,8,0.1) 100%);
  transition: background 0.4s;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,10,8,0.98) 0%, rgba(10,10,8,0.7) 60%, rgba(10,10,8,0.3) 100%);
}

.service-card__content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.service-card__number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.service-card__title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.5s var(--ease), opacity 0.4s;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__desc {
  max-height: 100px;
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease) 0.1s;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__link {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================================
   CERTIFICATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.certs {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.1);
}

.certs__label {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.certs__grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cert-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  filter: grayscale(30%);
}

.cert-item:hover { opacity: 1; filter: none; }

.cert-item img {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.cert-item span {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.process {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.3), transparent);
}

.process__steps {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.process__step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 80px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.08);
}

.process__step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.process__step-content {
  padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
  background: var(--dark-2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.08);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.process__step-content:hover { border-color: rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.3); }

.process__step:nth-child(even) .process__step-content:first-of-type {
  grid-column: 3;
}

.process__step-num {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--dark-1);
  justify-self: center;
}

.process__step-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.process__step-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials {
  background: var(--dark-1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -2rem;
  left: -1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 30rem;
  color: rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.03);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.testimonials__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--dark-2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.08);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testimonial-card__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card__stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.1);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonial-card__avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--dark-5));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-card__name {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.testimonial-card__role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

.cta-banner__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  opacity: 0.12;
}

.cta-banner__border {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.3);
}

.cta-banner__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.cta-banner__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.cta-banner__sub {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.cta-banner__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.15);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
}

.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer__brand .footer__logo {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.footer__brand h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.footer__brand .label { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; display: block; }

.footer__brand p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 30ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer__social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.footer__social-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.footer__col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer__link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.25s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer__link:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.footer__contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer__contact-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.footer__contact-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer__contact-text a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}

.footer__contact-text a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.08);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer__copy {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer__legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.footer__legal a {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}

.footer__legal a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  min-height: 50vh;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.page-hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 40%;
  filter: brightness(0.4);
}

.page-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--obsidian) 0%, rgba(10,10,8,0.5) 60%, rgba(10,10,8,0.2) 100%);
}

.page-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.page-hero__breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-hero__breadcrumb a,
.page-hero__breadcrumb span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}

.page-hero__breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero__breadcrumb .sep { color: var(--text-faint); }

.page-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE SPECIFIC
   ============================================================ */
.about-story {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.about-story__sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 8rem;
}

.about-story__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-story__img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-story__img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.5rem;
  right: -1.5rem;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.about-story__img-badge strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--obsidian);
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-story__img-badge span {
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--obsidian);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-story__content h2 {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.about-story__content p {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.1);
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.value-item {
  background: var(--dark-2);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.value-item:hover { background: var(--dark-3); }

.value-item__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.value-item__title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.value-item__desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Team */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.team-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(30%);
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.team-card:hover .team-card__img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.team-card__info {
  padding: 1.25rem 0 0;
}

.team-card__name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.team-card__role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.services-detail {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.service-detail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: 500px;
}

.service-detail:nth-child(even) { direction: rtl; }
.service-detail:nth-child(even) > * { direction: ltr; }

.service-detail__media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-detail__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}

.service-detail:hover .service-detail__img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.service-detail__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,10,8,0.6) 0%, rgba(10,10,8,0.1) 100%);
}

.service-detail__content {
  background: var(--dark-2);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.service-detail__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.1);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.service-detail__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.service-detail__desc {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-detail__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-detail__list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.service-detail__list-item::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info h2 { margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem; }

.contact-info p {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.1);
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.contact-card {
  background: var(--dark-2);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.contact-card:hover { background: var(--dark-3); }

.contact-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-card__label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.contact-card__value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.contact-card__value a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}

.contact-card__value a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* Map placeholder */
.map-embed {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  height: 300px;
  background: var(--dark-3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.map-embed::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(200,151,26,0.03) 0px, rgba(200,151,26,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 40px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(200,151,26,0.03) 0px, rgba(200,151,26,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 40px);
}

.map-embed__label {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.map-embed__label p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   LEGAL PAGES
   ============================================================ */
.legal-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.legal-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 3rem 0 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200, 151, 26, 0.15);
}

.legal-content h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }

.legal-content p,
.legal-content li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.legal-content ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.legal-content a {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.legal-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: var(--dark-2);
}

/* Content is visible without JavaScript or motion support. */
.reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.reveal-left.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.reveal-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (768px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav__links, .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }

  .about-teaser { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-teaser__media { aspect-ratio: 16/9; min-height: auto; }

  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-card { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }

  .testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .about-story { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .about-story__sticky { position: static; }

  .service-detail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
  .service-detail:nth-child(even) { direction: ltr; }
  .service-detail__media { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }

  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }

  .intro-strip__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .intro-strip__item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,151,26,0.1); }
  .intro-strip__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

  .process__step {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .process::before { display: none; }

  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .hero__stat:last-child { border-right: none; padding-left: 0; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .certs__grid { gap: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero__title { font-size: 3rem; }
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__stat { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,151,26,0.15); padding: 1rem 0 !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   2026 REFINEMENT — THE ASSAY LINE
   A precise luminous thread connects source, verification,
   compliance and delivery while preserving the original opening.
   ============================================================ */

html {
  scroll-padding-top: 6rem;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--obsidian);
}

:where(a, button):focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  z-index: 10001;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--obsidian);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transform: translateY(-160%);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

body {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 12%, rgba(210, 163, 50, 0.035), transparent 28rem),
    var(--obsidian);
}

body::before {
  opacity: 0.02;
}

.container {
  width: min(100%, var(--container));
}

.nav {
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
}

.nav::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(246, 212, 126, 0.35), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease);
}

.nav.scrolled::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(8, 8, 6, 0.88);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.nav__inner {
  min-height: 3.25rem;
}

.nav__logo {
  gap: 0.7rem;
  min-width: 11rem;
}

.nav__logo-img {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  flex: 0 0 42px;
  filter: saturate(0.9) brightness(1.08);
}

.nav__wordmark {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.nav__wordmark strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav__wordmark small {
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.nav__links {
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
}

.nav__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 2.75rem;
}

.nav__cta,
.btn {
  min-height: 3rem;
}

.btn {
  isolation: isolate;
}

.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.24) 45%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease);
}

.btn:hover::before,
.btn:focus-visible::before {
  transform: translateX(120%);
}

.hero {
  min-height: 100svh;
  max-height: 1080px;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  inset: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(246, 212, 126, 0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 2px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 8%, var(--gold-light) 42%, var(--gold-deep) 66%, transparent 92%);
  transform-origin: left;
  animation: assayLineIn 1.5s 0.2s var(--ease) both;
}

@keyframes assayLineIn {
  from { transform: scaleX(0); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.hero__img {
  transform: scale(1.045) translate3d(var(--hero-shift-x, 0px), calc(var(--hero-shift-y, 0px) + var(--hero-parallax, 0px)), 0);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.18s linear;
}

.hero__overlay {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,8,6,0.88) 0%, rgba(8,8,6,0.62) 46%, rgba(8,8,6,0.1) 78%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(8,8,6,0.98) 0%, rgba(8,8,6,0.18) 64%, rgba(8,8,6,0.38) 100%);
}

.hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.38;
  background: radial-gradient(32rem circle at var(--hero-glow-x, 72%) var(--hero-glow-y, 36%), rgba(246, 212, 126, 0.22), transparent 62%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.hero__content {
  padding-top: clamp(8rem, 16vh, 11rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 7vh, 6.5rem);
}

.hero__eyebrow-diamond {
  width: 1.75rem;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), transparent);
  color: transparent;
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(3.7rem, 7.4vw, 7.6rem);
  max-width: 12.8ch;
  text-wrap: balance;
  text-shadow: 0 16px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.42);
}

.hero__title em {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #fff0b0 0%, var(--gold-light) 45%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.45vw, 1.24rem);
  max-width: 47ch;
  color: #d4cbb5;
}

.hero__actions {
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.hero__stats {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vh, 4rem);
  border-top-color: rgba(246, 212, 126, 0.3);
}

.hero__stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.hero__assurance {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  top: 50%;
  right: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 7rem);
  width: min(19vw, 230px);
  transform: translateY(-45%);
  padding-left: 2rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(246, 212, 126, 0.32);
}

.hero__assurance-mark {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.hero__assurance-mark span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  line-height: 0.9;
}

.hero__assurance-mark small {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.hero__assurance ol {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  list-style: none;
  counter-reset: assurance;
}

.hero__assurance li {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.12rem;
  counter-increment: assurance;
}

.hero__assurance li::before {
  content: '0' counter(assurance);
  position: absolute;
  left: -3.35rem;
  top: 0.08rem;
  width: 2.6rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-align: right;
}

.hero__assurance li span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hero__assurance li small {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.intro-strip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(246,212,126,0.055), transparent 35%, rgba(246,212,126,0.035)),
    var(--dark-2);
}

.intro-strip__item {
  min-height: 9rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.intro-strip__icon {
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(210, 163, 50, 0.06);
}

.section {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 8.5rem) 0;
}

.section--dark,
.section--darker,
.section--medium {
  position: relative;
}

.section--dark {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(246,212,126,0.018), transparent 35%),
    var(--dark-1);
}

.section__header--center {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.divider {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), transparent);
}

.about-teaser__media {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-teaser__img,
.page-hero__img {
  filter: saturate(0.82) contrast(1.06) brightness(0.76);
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease), filter 0.9s var(--ease);
}

.about-teaser:hover .about-teaser__img {
  transform: scale(1.035);
  filter: saturate(0.95) contrast(1.04) brightness(0.82);
}

.about-teaser__year {
  color: rgba(246, 212, 126, 0.12);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(246, 212, 126, 0.16);
}

.about-teaser__feature::before {
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(246, 212, 126, 0.35);
}

.services-grid {
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(246, 212, 126, 0.16);
  border-block: 1px solid rgba(246, 212, 126, 0.14);
}

.service-card {
  isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--dark-2);
}

.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  left: 2.5rem;
  right: 2.5rem;
  bottom: 2.1rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease);
}

.service-card:hover::after,
.service-card:focus-within::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-card__img {
  filter: saturate(0.78) contrast(1.04);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__img,
.service-card:focus-within .service-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.055);
  filter: saturate(0.98) contrast(1.05);
}

.process {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process::after {
  content: 'Source  ·  Assay  ·  Comply  ·  Deliver';
  position: absolute;
  right: -1rem;
  bottom: 1rem;
  color: rgba(246,212,126,0.035);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 10rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 0.8;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.process__steps {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.process__steps::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--gold-light), var(--gold), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleY(var(--process-progress, 0));
  transform-origin: top;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(210,163,50,0.38);
}

.process__step-content {
  background: rgba(27,25,20,0.76);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.process__step-num {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  color: var(--obsidian);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  border: 5px solid var(--dark-1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(246,212,126,0.32), 0 0 28px rgba(210,163,50,0.17);
}

.certs {
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem);
}

.certs__grid {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.cert-item {
  min-height: 10rem;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.018);
  border: 1px solid rgba(246,212,126,0.1);
  opacity: 0.78;
  filter: grayscale(0.65);
}

.cert-item:hover,
.cert-item:focus-within {
  background: rgba(246,212,126,0.035);
  border-color: rgba(246,212,126,0.3);
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(35,32,23,0.95), rgba(20,19,15,0.92));
  border-top-color: rgba(246,212,126,0.28);
}

.testimonial-card__quote {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.cta-banner {
  padding-block: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 10rem);
}

.cta-banner__bg {
  opacity: 0.16;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, var(--gold-light), transparent 42%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold));
}

.cta-banner__content::before {
  content: 'Au';
  display: block;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  width: 3.5rem;
  height: 3.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(246,212,126,0.42);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  line-height: 3.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(210,163,50,0.12);
}

.footer {
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(246,212,126,0.025), transparent 32%),
    #0b0b08;
}

.footer__logo {
  max-width: 8.5rem;
}

.page-hero {
  min-height: min(62vh, 700px);
}

.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  left: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  right: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  bottom: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), transparent 58%);
}

.page-hero__img {
  filter: saturate(0.65) contrast(1.12) brightness(0.48);
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

.page-hero__overlay {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,8,6,0.84), transparent 68%),
    linear-gradient(to top, var(--obsidian), rgba(8,8,6,0.18) 70%);
}

.page-hero__title {
  max-width: 13ch;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.service-detail {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(246,212,126,0.11);
}

.service-detail__content {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(246,212,126,0.02), transparent 50%),
    var(--dark-2);
}

.service-detail__img {
  filter: saturate(0.78) contrast(1.06);
}

.service-detail:hover .service-detail__img {
  filter: saturate(1) contrast(1.04);
}

.about-story__img-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  inset: -0.9rem 1.4rem 1.4rem -0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(246,212,126,0.24);
}

.about-story__img {
  filter: saturate(0.82) contrast(1.08);
}

.contact-layout > div:last-child > div {
  position: sticky;
  top: 7rem;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}

.contact-card {
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}

.contact-card:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
}

.legal-content {
  max-width: 860px;
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .hero__assurance {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav__logo {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .hero__title {
    max-width: 11ch;
  }

  .process__steps::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .contact-layout > div:last-child > div {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero::before {
    inset: 0.75rem;
  }

  .hero__content {
    padding-top: 7rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 15vw, 5.2rem);
    line-height: 0.92;
  }

  .hero__sub {
    max-width: 34ch;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .hero__scroll {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero__stats {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
  }

  .services-grid {
    background: transparent;
  }

  .service-card::after {
    left: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
  }

  .process::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .cert-item {
    min-height: 8rem;
  }

  .page-hero {
    min-height: 52vh;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .nav__wordmark {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav__logo-img {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    flex-basis: 38px;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: 760px;
    max-height: none;
  }

  .hero__overlay {
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,8,6,0.82), rgba(8,8,6,0.2)),
      linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(8,8,6,0.99), rgba(8,8,6,0.22) 78%);
  }

  .hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 14vw, 4.25rem);
  }

  .hero__actions {
    align-items: stretch;
    width: min(100%, 22rem);
  }

  .hero__actions .btn {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero__stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 0;
  }

  .hero__stat {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(200,151,26,0.15);
    border-bottom: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .hero__stat:first-child {
    padding-left: 0 !important;
  }

  .hero__stat:last-child {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .hero__stat-num {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .hero__stat-label {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  }

  .contact-card {
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.4rem;
  }

  .contact-card__value {
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  }

  .footer__legal {
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }

  .reveal,
  .reveal-left,
  .reveal-right {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  .hero__img {
    transform: scale(1.025);
  }
}

/* Buyer guide and utility pages */
.nav__mobile-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: max(1.25rem, calc((100vw - var(--container)) / 2));
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(210, 163, 50, 0.45);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font: 2rem/1 var(--font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav__mobile { overflow-y: auto; padding: 5rem 1rem 2rem; justify-content: safe center; }

.footer__col h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.buyer-hero { min-height: 58vh; }
.buyer-hero .page-hero__img { object-position: center 55%; }
.guide-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(180px, 230px) minmax(0, 760px);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 7rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.guide-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 7rem; padding: 1.5rem 0; }
.guide-sidebar ol { margin-top: 1.25rem; padding-left: 1.2rem; color: var(--gold); }
.guide-sidebar li { padding: 0.4rem 0; }
.guide-sidebar a { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.guide-sidebar a:hover, .guide-sidebar a:focus-visible { color: var(--gold-light); }
.guide-copy { min-width: 0; }
.guide-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.guide-note {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: var(--dark-2);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.guide-note strong { color: var(--text-primary); }
.guide-step { padding: 3.5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(210, 163, 50, 0.2); scroll-margin-top: 7rem; }
.guide-step h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem; }
.guide-step p, .guide-cta p { color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 66ch; }
.guide-step p a { color: var(--gold-light); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 0.2em; }
.guide-step ul { list-style: disc; padding-left: 1.4rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.guide-step li { padding-left: 0.3rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.guide-cta { margin-top: 4rem; padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); background: var(--dark-2); border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.guide-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.guide-cta .btn { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.guide-text-link { display: inline-block; margin: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold-light); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 0.2em; }

.not-found { min-height: 75vh; display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 10rem 0 6rem; }
.not-found h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem); margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem; }
.not-found p { max-width: 56ch; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.not-found__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.not-found__contact { color: var(--gold-light); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 0.2em; padding: 1rem; }

.guide-promo__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 7rem); align-items: center; }
.guide-promo h2 { margin-top: 0.75rem; max-width: 19ch; }
.guide-promo p { color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 50ch; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.service-page-hero { min-height: 58vh; }
.service-page-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.5fr) minmax(260px, 0.8fr); gap: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 8rem); align-items: start; }
.service-page-main { min-width: 0; }
.service-page-lead { font-family: var(--font-accent); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem); line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text-primary); margin: 1rem 0 3rem; }
.service-page-main > h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem); margin: 2.75rem 0 1rem; }
.service-page-main > p:not(.service-page-lead) { color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 68ch; }
.service-page-aside { position: sticky; top: 7rem; padding: 2rem; background: var(--dark-2); border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.service-page-aside h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.service-page-aside ul { list-style: none; }
.service-page-aside li { color: var(--text-secondary); padding: 0.85rem 0 0.85rem 1.2rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(210, 163, 50, 0.14); position: relative; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.service-page-aside li::before { content: '◆'; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1.05rem; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.5rem; }
.service-page-aside p { margin-top: 1.5rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.service-page-aside a { color: var(--gold-light); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 0.2em; }
.service-page-callout { margin-top: 3.5rem; padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem); background: var(--dark-2); }
.service-page-callout h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.service-page-callout p { color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.service-detail__more { display: inline-block; color: var(--gold-light); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 0.2em; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .guide-promo__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-page-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-page-aside { position: static; }
  .guide-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .guide-sidebar { position: static; padding: 0 0 1.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(210, 163, 50, 0.2); }
  .guide-sidebar ol { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.25rem 1.5rem; }
  .guide-step { padding: 2.75rem 0; }
}

/* Branded opening: CSS completes the sequence even if JavaScript is unavailable. */
.page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, #242014 0%, var(--obsidian) 55%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(210, 163, 50, 0.15);
  animation: opener-exit 0.5s ease 1.05s forwards;
}

.loader-content { width: min(20rem, calc(100% - 3rem)); text-align: center; }
.loader-mark {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
  object-fit: contain;
  animation: opener-mark 0.65s var(--ease) both;
}
.loader-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.loader-logo span { color: var(--gold-light); font-style: italic; }
.loader-sub {
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.loader-bar {
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(210, 163, 50, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.loader-bar::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  animation: opener-bar 0.95s var(--ease) forwards;
}
@keyframes opener-mark {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.92); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
@keyframes opener-bar { to { transform: translateX(0); } }
@keyframes opener-exit {
  to { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .page-loader { display: none; animation: none; }
}

/* A quiet entrance on each page, followed by small scroll reveals. */
@keyframes page-rise {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes image-settle {
  from { opacity: 0.72; transform: scale(1.035); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}
.page-hero__breadcrumb { animation: page-rise 0.65s var(--ease) 0.08s both; }
.page-hero__title { animation: page-rise 0.8s var(--ease) 0.16s both; }
.page-hero__img { animation: image-settle 1.15s var(--ease) both; }
main > div:first-child nav[aria-label="Breadcrumb"], main > div:first-child h1 { animation: page-rise 0.7s var(--ease) 0.1s both; }
.legal-content, .not-found .container { animation: page-rise 0.75s var(--ease) 0.12s both; }
.hero__eyebrow { animation: page-rise 0.55s var(--ease) 1.06s both; }
.hero__title { animation: page-rise 0.75s var(--ease) 1.15s both; }
.hero__sub { animation: page-rise 0.7s var(--ease) 1.26s both; }
.hero__actions { animation: page-rise 0.7s var(--ease) 1.36s both; }
.hero__stats, .hero__assurance { animation: page-rise 0.7s var(--ease) 1.48s both; }

.will-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.68s var(--ease), transform 0.68s var(--ease);
}
.reveal-left.will-reveal { transform: translateX(-24px); }
.reveal-right.will-reveal { transform: translateX(24px); }
.will-reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.will-reveal.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.will-reveal.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.will-reveal.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.will-reveal.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.service-detail__more { transition: color 0.25s, transform 0.25s; }
.service-detail__more:hover, .service-detail__more:focus-visible { color: var(--text-primary); transform: translateX(4px); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .reveal-left.will-reveal, .reveal-right.will-reveal { transform: translateY(20px); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .page-hero__breadcrumb, .page-hero__title, .page-hero__img,
  main > div:first-child nav[aria-label="Breadcrumb"], main > div:first-child h1,
  .legal-content, .not-found .container,
  .hero__eyebrow, .hero__title, .hero__sub, .hero__actions,
  .hero__stats, .hero__assurance { animation: none; }
  .will-reveal, .reveal-left.will-reveal, .reveal-right.will-reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}