/* ============================================================
   ZVERA — Site Stylesheet
   Static build, structured for Shopify Online Store 2.0 port.
   §A tokens · §B header · §C hero/eclipse · §D marquee
   §E operating core · §F timeline · §G metrics · §H CTA band
   §I footer · §J qualification modal · §K reveal · §L keyframes
   §M responsive · §N reduced motion
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- §A TOKENS ---------- */
:root {
  --void: #030305;

  --plasma-core: #ee4725;
  --plasma-mid:  #ff9500;
  --plasma-edge: #fdd600;

  --ink-white: #f5f5f7;
  --ink-mute:  #9aa0ad;
  --ink-dim:   #5c6270;

  --glass-fill:        rgba(10, 10, 14, 0.35);
  --glass-strong:      rgba(12, 12, 17, 0.72);
  --glass-blur:        20px;
  --glass-border-base: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --glass-border-lit:  rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.4);

  --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  --header-h: 84px;
  --maxw: 1360px;

  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-md: 14px;

  --z-header: 100;
  --z-modal: 1000;

  /* Planet geometry */
  --planet-d: 128vw;
  --apex: 22vh;
  --lit-depth: 25vh;
  --you-gap: 8vh;

  /* Orb geometry */
  --orb-size: min(500px, 88vw);
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  background: var(--void);
  color: var(--ink-white);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 300;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
body.is-locked { overflow: hidden; }

::selection { background: rgba(238, 71, 37, 0.55); color: #fff; }

strong, b { font-weight: 600; }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--plasma-edge);
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   §B GLOBAL HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: var(--header-h);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  z-index: var(--z-header);
  transition: background-color 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3,3,5,0.78), rgba(3,3,5,0));
}

.logo {
  justify-self: start;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.34em;
  color: var(--ink-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.logo-img {
  height: 30px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
.footer-logo-img { height: 34px; }

.pill-nav {
  justify-self: center;
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.4rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 2.3rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--glass-fill);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15),
    0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}
.pill-nav a {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo), text-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.pill-nav a:hover,
.pill-nav a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--plasma-edge);
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.45);
}

.portal-link {
  justify-self: end;
  color: var(--ink-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  background: var(--glass-fill);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: border-color 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
              box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
              transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.portal-link:hover,
.portal-link:focus-visible {
  border-color: var(--glass-border-lit);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12),
              0 0 26px rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.22);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ============================================================
   §C THE FOLD & MERGED PREMIUM ECLIPSE
   ============================================================ */
.fold {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cosmos {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sky-grad {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 45% 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at 50% 100%,
      rgba(120, 50, 18, 0.10),
      rgba(40, 16, 6, 0.05) 50%,
      transparent 80%);
  animation: skyBreathe 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* --- THE MERGED ECLIPSE --- */
.planet {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--apex);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 180vw;
    height: 180vw;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #000000;
    box-shadow:
        0 -2px 4px rgba(253, 214, 0, 1),
        0 -10px 20px rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.7),
        0 -20px 40px rgba(255, 149, 0, 0.8),
        0 -40px 80px rgba(238, 71, 37, 0.8),
        0 -90px 150px rgba(238, 71, 37, 0.5),
        0 -160px 320px rgba(94, 17, 0, 0.4);
    z-index: 2;
    animation: planetDawn 2.6s ease-in-out 0.3s backwards;
}

.apex-glint {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--apex);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 250px;
    height: 4px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #ffffff 0%, rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.8) 40%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
    z-index: 3;
    opacity: 0.9;
    animation: hazeIn 1.4s ease-out 1.5s backwards;
}

/* --- THE VISITOR --- */
.you-drop {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(var(--header-h) - 18px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  height: calc(var(--apex) - var(--you-gap) - var(--header-h) + 18px);
  width: 1px;
  animation: youDescend 1.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.7s backwards;
  z-index: 4;
}
.you-drop::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 25%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 100%);
}
.you-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, 50%);
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 10px 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
    0 0 24px 9px rgba(255, 240, 200, 0.35);
  animation: dotTwinkle 3.4s ease-in-out 2.4s infinite alternate;
}
.you-label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  bottom: 0;
  transform: translateY(50%);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: rgba(245, 245, 247, 0.88);
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: labelIn 0.8s ease-out 2.3s backwards;
}

.planet-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(var(--apex) + 3.5vh);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: rgba(245, 245, 247, 0.6);
  white-space: nowrap;
  z-index: 10;
  animation: centeredFadeIn 0.8s ease-out 2.3s backwards;
}
.planet-label strong {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(245, 245, 247, 0.95);
}

/* ---------- Hero copy ---------- */
.hero-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 7;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: calc(var(--apex) - 2vh - 5px);
  padding: 1rem var(--gutter);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  animation: riseIn 1s var(--ease-out-expo) 2.4s backwards;
}

.hero-body h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.9vw, 3.7rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink-white);
}
.hero-body h1 strong { font-weight: 600; }

.hero-sub {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 47ch;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Plasma button — primary CTA */
.btn-plasma {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a0d05;
  padding: 1.02rem 2.5rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg,
      var(--plasma-core) 0%,
      var(--plasma-mid) 40%,
      var(--plasma-edge) 100%);
  background-size: 160% 100%;
  background-position: 0% 0%;
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 38px rgba(238, 71, 37, 0.4),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo),
              box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo),
              background-position 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.btn-plasma:hover,
.btn-plasma:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background-position: 100% 0%;
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 48px rgba(255, 149, 0, 0.55),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* Glass secondary button (Deployment Blueprint).
   Sits beside the plasma CTA without competing with it. */
.btn-glass {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.68rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--ink-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.98rem 1.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--glass-fill);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(150%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16),
    0 12px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo),
              border-color 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo),
              box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
/* plasma sheen that sweeps across on hover */
.btn-glass::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg,
      transparent 30%,
      rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.16) 50%,
      transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out-expo);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-glass:hover::before,
.btn-glass:focus-visible::before { transform: translateX(120%); }
.btn-glass:hover,
.btn-glass:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--glass-border-lit);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    inset 0 0 24px rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.12),
    0 16px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    0 0 30px rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.18);
}
.btn-glass svg {
  width: 17px; height: 17px;
  flex: none;
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--plasma-edge);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 149, 0, 0.5));
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.btn-glass:hover svg { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06); }

.link-quiet {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.link-quiet:hover,
.link-quiet:focus-visible {
  color: var(--plasma-edge);
  border-color: var(--glass-border-lit);
}

/* ---------- §D Marquee ---------- */
.trust {
  padding: 0.5rem 0 clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vh, 2.6rem);
  animation: riseIn 1s var(--ease-out-expo) 2.8s backwards;
}
.trust-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeGlide 70s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
  /* Guarantees the browser never rasterizes at a sub-pixel offset, which is
     what caused the visible stutter at certain zoom levels / DPRs. */
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}
.marquee-set {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.6rem);
  padding-right: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.6rem);
}
.partner {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: rgba(245, 245, 247, 0.34);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.partner svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(245, 245, 247, 0.34);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

/* Real client logos: unified white monochrome, true colour on hover */
.partner-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 34px;
  flex: none;
}
.partner-logo img {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 190px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo), filter 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.marquee:hover .partner-logo img { opacity: 0.72; }
.partner-logo img:hover { filter: none; opacity: 1; }

/* Infrastructure partners strip */
.infra-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  margin-top: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vh, 2.4rem);
  padding-top: clamp(1.4rem, 3vh, 2rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.infra-strip .infra-label {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.infra-strip .infra {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.5vw, 1.08rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(245, 245, 247, 0.42);
  transition: color 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), text-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.infra-strip .infra img {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.45;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.infra-strip .infra:hover {
  color: rgba(245, 245, 247, 0.9);
  text-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.3);
}
.infra-strip .infra:hover img { opacity: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   Shared section shell
   ============================================================ */
.section {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(3.25rem, 8vh, 6rem) var(--gutter);
}
.section-head {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.6rem, 6vh, 4rem);
  text-align: center;
}
.section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.7rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.12;
}
.section-head h2 strong {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--plasma-core), var(--plasma-mid) 55%, var(--plasma-edge));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.section-head p {
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.4vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   §D2 PLATFORM ORB (intro to the Operating Core)
   ============================================================ */
.platform-head {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 8vh, 5.5rem) var(--gutter) 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.platform-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.7vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.platform-head p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1.4vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.grid-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vh, 3.5rem) var(--gutter) clamp(3rem, 8vh, 5rem);
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.orb-stage {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.orb-field {
  position: relative;
  width: var(--orb-size);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.orb-halo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  filter: blur(3px);
}
.orb-halo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg,
      transparent 0%,
      var(--plasma-core) 11%,
      var(--plasma-mid)  20%,
      var(--plasma-edge) 28%,
      transparent 40%,
      transparent 56%,
      var(--plasma-edge) 66%,
      var(--plasma-mid)  75%,
      var(--plasma-core) 83%,
      transparent 94%);
  filter: blur(30px);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  animation: plasmaSpin 26s linear infinite;
}
.orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 72%;
  height: 72%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 42px rgba(255, 149, 0, 0.26),
    inset 0 0 28px rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.18);
  animation: orbBreathe 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.gyre { position: absolute; inset: 0; animation: gyreTurn 43s linear infinite; }
.current { position: absolute; inset: -50%; mix-blend-mode: screen; }
.current.c1 {
  background: conic-gradient(from 90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      var(--plasma-mid) 13%,
      var(--plasma-edge) 25%,
      transparent 37%,
      transparent 52%,
      var(--plasma-edge) 63%,
      var(--plasma-core) 77%,
      transparent 91%);
  filter: blur(24px);
  animation: plasmaSpin 14s linear infinite;
}
.current.c2 {
  background: conic-gradient(from 220deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(238, 71, 37, 0.85) 16%,
      rgba(255, 149, 0, 0.9) 30%,
      transparent 44%,
      transparent 60%,
      rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.8) 74%,
      transparent 88%);
  filter: blur(30px);
  opacity: 0.8;
  animation: plasmaSpinReverse 23s linear infinite;
}
.mass { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; mix-blend-mode: screen; }
.mass.m1 {
  top: -24%; left: 10%;
  width: 72%; height: 150%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
      var(--plasma-core) 0%,
      var(--plasma-mid) 36%,
      rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.4) 58%,
      transparent 72%);
  filter: blur(18px);
  animation: massDriftA 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.mass.m2 {
  bottom: -30%; right: 4%;
  width: 66%; height: 130%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
      var(--plasma-edge) 0%,
      var(--plasma-mid) 42%,
      rgba(238, 71, 37, 0.35) 62%,
      transparent 76%);
  filter: blur(22px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  animation: massDriftB 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.mass.m3 {
  top: 18%; left: 30%;
  width: 46%; height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center,
      rgba(255, 240, 190, 0.9) 0%,
      rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.55) 40%,
      transparent 68%);
  filter: blur(14px);
  opacity: 0.9;
  animation: massOrbit 19s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.eddy {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16%; left: 48%;
  width: 40%; height: 40%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg,
      transparent 0deg,
      rgba(255, 149, 0, 0.75) 70deg,
      rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.9) 120deg,
      transparent 200deg,
      rgba(238, 71, 37, 0.5) 290deg,
      transparent 360deg);
  filter: blur(12px);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  opacity: 0.85;
  animation: plasmaSpin 7s linear infinite,
             eddyWander 17s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.filaments {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20%;
  background: repeating-conic-gradient(from 0deg,
      rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.14) 0deg 2deg,
      transparent 2deg 11deg);
  filter: blur(7px);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  opacity: 0.55;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, transparent 18%, #000 55%, transparent 78%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, transparent 18%, #000 55%, transparent 78%);
  animation: plasmaSpin 58s linear infinite;
}
.filaments.f2 {
  background: repeating-conic-gradient(from 5deg,
      rgba(255, 149, 0, 0.1) 0deg 1.5deg,
      transparent 1.5deg 14deg);
  opacity: 0.4;
  animation: plasmaSpinReverse 37s linear infinite;
}
.depth {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 34% 30%,
      transparent 22%,
      rgba(1, 1, 2, 0.25) 55%,
      rgba(1, 1, 2, 0.62) 82%,
      rgba(1, 1, 2, 0.85) 100%);
}
.orb-surface {
  position: absolute;
  width: 72%;
  height: 72%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow:
    inset 10px 18px 30px rgba(253, 230, 120, 0.6),
    inset -16px -12px 34px rgba(238, 71, 37, 0.5),
    inset 4px -24px 40px rgba(255, 149, 0, 0.22);
  filter: blur(5px);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  animation: plasmaSpinReverse 11s linear infinite,
             surfacePulse 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.orb-specular {
  position: absolute;
  width: 72%;
  height: 72%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 24% 14% at 33% 24%,
      rgba(255, 252, 240, 0.55),
      rgba(255, 244, 200, 0.18) 55%,
      transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(3px);
  animation: specularDrift 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.orb-cta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-white);
  padding: 1.25rem 2.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(6, 6, 9, 0.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25),
    inset 0 0 22px rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.22),
    0 14px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo),
              border-color 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo),
              box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo),
              background-color 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.orb-cta:hover,
.orb-cta:focus-visible {
  transform: scale(1.045);
  background: rgba(6, 6, 9, 0.42);
  border-color: rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.55);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
    inset 0 0 30px rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.38),
    0 18px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

/* Intro copy beside the orb */
.orb-copy .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.orb-copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.7vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.14;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.orb-copy p {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.orb-copy .stat-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.orb-copy .stat b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--plasma-mid), var(--plasma-edge));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.orb-copy .stat span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ============================================================
   §E OPERATING CORE — feature matrix (tabbed)
   ============================================================ */
.core-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}
.core-tab {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--glass-fill);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
              border-color 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
              background-color 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
              box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.core-tab:hover { color: var(--ink-white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); }
.core-tab.is-active {
  color: #1a0d05;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, var(--plasma-core), var(--plasma-mid) 45%, var(--plasma-edge));
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 149, 0, 0.35), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.core-panel { display: none; }
.core-panel.is-active { display: block; animation: panelIn 0.55s var(--ease-out-expo); }

.core-lead {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  max-width: 62ch;
  margin: 0 auto 2.4rem;
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1.35vw, 1.06rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.core-lead strong { color: var(--ink-white); }

.matrix-group + .matrix-group { margin-top: 2.4rem; }
.matrix-group-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--plasma-edge);
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}
.matrix-group-label::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(253,214,0,0.35), transparent);
}

.matrix {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(255px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.2rem;
}
/* Fixed 3-up so 6-card sets form two even rows instead of a stranded last row */
.matrix.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .matrix.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 660px) {
  .matrix.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.feature-cell {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.1rem 2.1rem 2.15rem 2.6rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--glass-fill);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.07), 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
/* First-iteration plasma "spill" edge */
.feature-cell::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(253,214,0,0.72) 28%, rgba(255,149,0,0.5) 55%, transparent 92%);
}
.feature-cell::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 8%; bottom: 8%; left: -34px;
  width: 82px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at left center, rgba(253,214,0,0.16), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(12px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.feature-cell:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  border-color: rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.4);
}
.feature-cell .ico {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.feature-cell .ico svg {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  stroke: var(--plasma-edge);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.4;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 7px rgba(255,149,0,0.5));
}
.feature-cell h4 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--ink-white);
}
.feature-cell p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}

/* ============================================================
   §F RAPID DEPLOYMENT TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.deploy-contrast {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.4rem;
}
.contrast-card {
  flex: 1 1 300px;
  padding: 1.7rem 1.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  background: var(--glass-fill);
  text-align: center;
}
.contrast-card.is-old { opacity: 0.62; }
.contrast-card.is-zvera {
  border-color: rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255, 149, 0, 0.14), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.contrast-card .big {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.contrast-card.is-old .big { color: var(--ink-mute); text-decoration: line-through; text-decoration-color: rgba(238,71,37,0.6); }
.contrast-card.is-zvera .big {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--plasma-mid), var(--plasma-edge));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.contrast-card small { font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; color: var(--ink-dim); text-transform: uppercase; }

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.4rem;
  padding: 1rem 0 0.5rem;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.tl-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.9rem 1.6rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--glass-fill);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06), 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.tl-step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(253,214,0,0.32); }
.tl-day {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1a0d05;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, var(--plasma-core), var(--plasma-mid) 50%, var(--plasma-edge));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255,149,0,0.3);
}
.tl-step h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; color: var(--ink-white); }
.tl-step p { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink-mute); }

/* ============================================================
   §G METRICS OF SCALE (white-labeled case studies)
   ============================================================ */
.metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.4rem;
}
.metric-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.2rem 2.1rem 2.3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--glass-fill);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06), 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.metric-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -40% -60% -40%;
  height: 70%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255,149,0,0.14), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.metric-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(253,214,0,0.3); }
.metric-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.metric-num {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--plasma-core), var(--plasma-mid) 50%, var(--plasma-edge));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.metric-label {
  margin-top: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-white);
}
.metric-card p {
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.66;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.metric-foot {
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.6rem;
}
.metric-foot .mini b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-white);
}
.metric-foot .mini span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--ink-dim); }

/* ============================================================
   §H CTA BAND
   ============================================================ */
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto clamp(4rem, 9vh, 7rem);
  padding: clamp(3.2rem, 8vh, 6rem) var(--gutter);
  border-radius: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.18);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 130% at 50% 0%, rgba(238,71,37,0.18), transparent 60%),
    var(--glass-strong);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%; left: 50%;
  width: 120%; height: 120%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255,149,0,0.16), transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-band h2 {
  position: relative;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.12;
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin: 0 auto 1.1rem;
}
.cta-band p {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.4vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin: 0 auto 2.2rem;
}
.cta-band .hero-ctas { position: relative; }

/* ============================================================
   §I FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 7vh, 5rem) var(--gutter) 2.5rem;
  background: var(--void);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}
.footer-brand p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 34ch;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.footer-col a {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-col a:hover,
.footer-col a:focus-visible { color: var(--ink-white); }
.footer-base {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.footer-base span, .footer-base a {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-base a:hover { color: var(--ink-mute); }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 2rem; }

/* ============================================================
   §J QUALIFICATION MODAL
   ============================================================ */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 4vh, 2.5rem) var(--gutter);
  background: rgba(2, 2, 4, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), visibility 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.modal-overlay.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

.modal {
  position: relative;
  width: min(620px, 100%);
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(238,71,37,0.12), transparent 60%),
    var(--glass-strong);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(150%);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.98);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(253,214,0,0.4) transparent;
}
.modal-overlay.is-open .modal { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.1rem; right: 1.1rem;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, background-color 0.3s;
}
.modal-close:hover { color: var(--ink-white); border-color: rgba(253,214,0,0.4); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); }

.modal-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--plasma-edge);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.modal-progress {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}
.modal-progress .seg {
  flex: 1;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.modal-progress .seg.is-done {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--plasma-core), var(--plasma-edge));
}

.modal-step { display: none; }
.modal-step.is-active { display: block; animation: panelIn 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo); }

.modal-step h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.modal-step .step-hint {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.choice-grid { display: grid; gap: 0.75rem; }
.choice-grid.cols-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

.choice {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  padding: 1.05rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo),
              background-color 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo),
              transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.choice:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.choice.is-selected {
  border-color: rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.55);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(238,71,37,0.12), rgba(253,214,0,0.08));
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255,149,0,0.16), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.choice .box {
  flex: none;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink-dim);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background-color 0.3s;
}
.choice[data-type="radio"] .box { border-radius: 50%; }
.choice.is-selected .box {
  border-color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--plasma-core), var(--plasma-edge));
}
.choice .box::after {
  content: '';
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: #1a0d05;
  transform: scale(0);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.choice.is-selected .box::after { transform: scale(1); }
.choice .txt b { display: block; font-size: 0.96rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-white); }
.choice .txt span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink-mute); }

.field { margin-bottom: 1.15rem; }
.field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.field input {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--ink-white);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.field input::placeholder { color: var(--ink-dim); }
.field input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: rgba(253,214,0,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(253,214,0,0.1);
}
.field input.has-error { border-color: rgba(238,71,37,0.7); }
.field.other-field { display: none; margin-top: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.field.other-field.show { display: block; animation: panelIn 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo); }

/* Error text is hidden until something actually fails. Scoped to .err on its
   own, not `.field .err`: the submit error sits outside any .field, so a
   descendant selector would leave it permanently visible. */
.err {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #ff7a5c;
}
.err.show { display: block; }

.modal-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.9rem;
}
.modal-nav .spacer { flex: 1; }
.btn-back {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.4rem;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.btn-back:hover { color: var(--ink-white); }
.btn-next {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a0d05;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, var(--plasma-core) 0%, var(--plasma-mid) 45%, var(--plasma-edge) 100%);
  background-size: 160% 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(238,71,37,0.35), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo), background-position 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow 0.35s;
}
.btn-next:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background-position: 100% 0%; box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(255,149,0,0.5), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.btn-next[disabled] { opacity: 0.45; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; box-shadow: none; }
.btn-next.is-loading { color: transparent; position: relative; }
.btn-next.is-loading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  margin: auto;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(26,13,5,0.35);
  border-top-color: #1a0d05;
  animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite;
}

/* Success state */
.modal-success { display: none; text-align: center; padding: 1rem 0 0.5rem; }
.modal-success.show { display: block; animation: panelIn 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo); }
.success-badge {
  width: 78px; height: 78px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(253,214,0,0.9), rgba(238,71,37,0.85));
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(255,149,0,0.5);
}
.success-badge svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; stroke: #1a0d05; fill: none; stroke-width: 3; }
.modal-success h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.modal-success p { color: var(--ink-mute); font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 42ch; margin: 0 auto 1.7rem; }
.summary-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 1.9rem; }
.summary-chips span {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
}

/* ============================================================
   §K REVEAL ON SCROLL
   ============================================================ */
/* Reveals are progressive enhancement: only hidden when JS is active,
   so the page is fully visible if JS is disabled or fails to load. */
.js .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.js .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js .reveal[data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.js .reveal[data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.js .reveal[data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

/* ============================================================
   §L KEYFRAMES
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes planetDawn {
  0%   { opacity: 0; filter: brightness(0.1); }
  45%  { opacity: 0.55; filter: brightness(0.35); }
  100% { opacity: 1; filter: brightness(1); }
}
@keyframes hazeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes youDescend {
  from { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-108vh); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes labelIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(50%) translateX(-6px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(50%) translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes centeredFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
}
@keyframes dotTwinkle {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 10px 3px rgba(255,255,255,0.8), 0 0 24px 9px rgba(255,240,200,0.35); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 13px 4px rgba(255,255,255,0.95), 0 0 30px 12px rgba(255,240,200,0.45); }
}
@keyframes riseIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes skyBreathe { 0% { opacity: 0.5; } 100% { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes marqueeGlide { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes plasmaSpin { from { transform: rotate(0deg); } to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes plasmaSpinReverse { from { transform: rotate(360deg); } to { transform: rotate(0deg); } }
@keyframes gyreTurn {
  0%   { transform: rotate(0deg)   scale(1); }
  25%  { transform: rotate(-95deg) scale(1.04); }
  50%  { transform: rotate(-180deg) scale(0.98); }
  75%  { transform: rotate(-268deg) scale(1.03); }
  100% { transform: rotate(-360deg) scale(1); }
}
@keyframes massDriftA {
  0%   { transform: rotate(-12deg) scale(0.88) translate(-5%, -5%); }
  100% { transform: rotate(18deg) scale(1.16) translate(6%, 8%); }
}
@keyframes massDriftB {
  0%   { transform: rotate(14deg) scale(1.1) translate(5%, 6%); }
  100% { transform: rotate(-16deg) scale(0.86) translate(-7%, -7%); }
}
@keyframes massOrbit {
  0%   { transform: translate(0%, 0%) scale(0.9); }
  25%  { transform: translate(16%, 14%) scale(1.1); }
  50%  { transform: translate(2%, 30%) scale(0.85); }
  75%  { transform: translate(-14%, 12%) scale(1.05); }
  100% { transform: translate(0%, 0%) scale(0.9); }
}
@keyframes eddyWander {
  0%   { top: 14%; left: 46%; }
  35%  { top: 34%; left: 18%; }
  70%  { top: 48%; left: 40%; }
  100% { top: 24%; left: 56%; }
}
@keyframes orbBreathe {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 34px rgba(255,149,0,0.18), inset 0 0 20px rgba(253,214,0,0.1); transform: scale(0.988); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 56px rgba(255,149,0,0.34), inset 0 0 36px rgba(253,214,0,0.24); transform: scale(1.012); }
}
@keyframes surfacePulse { 0% { opacity: 0.8; } 100% { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes specularDrift { 0% { transform: translate(0,0); opacity: 0.85; } 100% { transform: translate(3%,2%); opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes panelIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ============================================================
   §M RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .orb-stage { order: -1; }
  .orb-field { width: min(440px, 85vw); }
  .orb-copy { text-align: center; }
  .orb-copy p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .orb-copy .stat-row { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  :root {
    --header-h: 70px;
    --apex: 26vh;
    --planet-d: 210vw;
    --lit-depth: 19vh;
    --you-gap: 7vh;
  }
  .pill-nav { display: none; }
  .site-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; }
  .orb-field { width: min(380px, 88vw); }
  .choice-grid.cols-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.2rem; }
  .footer-base { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ============================================================
   §N REDUCED MOTION
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .sky-grad, .planet, .apex-glint,
  .you-drop, .you-dot, .you-label,
  .hero-body, .trust,
  .orb, .gyre, .current, .mass, .eddy, .filaments,
  .orb-surface, .orb-specular, .orb-halo::before,
  .marquee-track {
    animation: none;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  * { transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   §O SUBPAGE HERO + FAQ (product suite page)
   ============================================================ */
.subhero {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(3rem, 10vh, 6rem)) var(--gutter) clamp(2.5rem, 6vh, 4rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.subhero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20% -10% auto -10%;
  height: 90%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(238,71,37,0.20), rgba(255,149,0,0.08) 45%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.subhero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.subhero h1 strong {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--plasma-core), var(--plasma-mid) 55%, var(--plasma-edge));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.subhero p.lede {
  margin: 1.3rem auto 2.2rem;
  max-width: 56ch;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.suite-lead {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 64ch;
  margin: 0 auto 2.6rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.4vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.suite-lead strong { color: var(--ink-white); }

.faq {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.faq-item {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--glass-fill);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
}
.faq-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.faq-item p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}

/* ============================================================
   §P TEAM
   ============================================================ */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.6rem;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.team-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--glass-fill);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05), 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.team-photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.team-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 50% 22%;
  filter: saturate(0.9) contrast(1.02) brightness(0.98);
  transition: filter 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.team-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 45%, rgba(3,3,5,0.6));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(253,214,0,0.35); }
.team-card:hover .team-photo img { filter: none; transform: scale(1.045); }
.team-body { padding: 1.2rem 1.35rem 1.6rem; }
.team-body .role {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--plasma-edge);
}
.team-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0.6rem;
  color: var(--ink-white);
}
.team-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}

/* ============================================================
   §Q COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================================ */
.compare-wrap {
  max-width: 1020px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  background: var(--glass-fill);
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(253,214,0,0.4) transparent;
}
.compare {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  min-width: 720px;
}
.compare th, .compare td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.compare thead th {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}
.compare thead th.col-zvera {
  color: var(--ink-white);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(238,71,37,0.22), rgba(255,149,0,0.06));
  border-top: 2px solid var(--plasma-mid);
}
.compare tbody td:first-child { color: var(--ink-mute); font-weight: 300; width: 26%; }
.compare td.col-zvera {
  background: rgba(255,149,0,0.06);
  color: var(--ink-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.compare tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.compare tbody tr:hover td { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); }
.compare tbody tr:hover td.col-zvera { background: rgba(255,149,0,0.1); }
.compare .yes { color: var(--plasma-edge); font-weight: 600; }
.compare .no  { color: var(--ink-dim); }

/* ============================================================
   §R ROI CALCULATOR
   ============================================================ */
.roi {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.roi-inputs, .roi-result {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  background: var(--glass-fill);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05), 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.roi-inputs { padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }
.roi-inputs h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--ink-white);
}
.roi-field { margin-bottom: 1.7rem; }
.roi-field:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.roi-field .lbl {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.roi-field .lbl span { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink-mute); line-height: 1.3; }
.roi-field .lbl b {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-white);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
input[type="range"].plasma-range {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--plasma-core), var(--plasma-mid) 55%, var(--plasma-edge));
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: var(--fill, 50%) 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}
input[type="range"].plasma-range::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(253,214,0,0.25), 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.15s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
input[type="range"].plasma-range:active::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(253,214,0,0.35), 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}
input[type="range"].plasma-range::-moz-range-thumb {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(253,214,0,0.25), 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  cursor: pointer;
}
input[type="range"].plasma-range::-moz-range-track { background: transparent; }

/* Result panel with rotating plasma ring */
.roi-result {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.roi-ring {
  position: relative;
  width: min(300px, 74%);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.roi-ring::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg,
      transparent 0%,
      var(--plasma-core) 11%,
      var(--plasma-mid) 21%,
      var(--plasma-edge) 30%,
      transparent 42%,
      transparent 58%,
      var(--plasma-edge) 68%,
      var(--plasma-mid) 78%,
      var(--plasma-core) 87%,
      transparent 97%);
  filter: blur(13px);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  animation: plasmaSpin 18s linear infinite;
}
.roi-ring::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 11%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 35%, rgba(20,12,6,0.72), var(--void) 78%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 46px rgba(255,149,0,0.28), 0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.roi-number { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 0 0.5rem; max-width: 92%; }
.roi-number .big {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.2vw, 2.7rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--plasma-core), var(--plasma-mid) 50%, var(--plasma-edge));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.roi-number .cap {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin-top: 0.7rem;
}
.roi-substats {
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.7rem;
}
.roi-substats .s b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-white);
  line-height: 1;
}
.roi-substats .s span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.roi-note {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  max-width: 40ch;
  margin: 1rem auto 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .roi { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .roi-result { order: -1; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .roi-ring::before { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   §S MOBILE NAV (hamburger) + TABLET/PHONE RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
.nav-toggle {
  justify-self: end;
  display: none;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--glass-fill);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 20px; height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--ink-white);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo), opacity 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.nav-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 90;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 1.5rem) var(--gutter) 2.5rem;
  background: rgba(3, 3, 5, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(140%);
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo), opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), visibility 0.4s;
}
.mobile-menu.is-open { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.mobile-menu a.m-link {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--ink-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 1.05rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.mobile-menu a.m-link:hover { color: var(--plasma-edge); }
.mobile-menu .btn-plasma { margin-top: 2.2rem; text-align: center; }

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pill-nav { display: none; }
  .portal-link { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .site-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; }
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
/* Phone */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .deploy-contrast { flex-direction: column; }
  .roi-substats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem 1.6rem; }
  .section { padding: clamp(2.6rem, 7vh, 3.6rem) var(--gutter); }
  .subhero { padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 2rem); }
  .feature-cell { padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem 1.85rem 2.2rem; }
  .cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 7vw, 2.2rem); }
}

/* ============================================================
   §T LANGUAGE SWITCHER
   ============================================================ */
.header-actions {
  justify-self: end;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}
.lang-switch { position: relative; }
.lang-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--glass-fill);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.lang-btn:hover { color: var(--ink-white); border-color: var(--glass-border-lit); }
img.flag {
  width: 20px;
  height: 14px;
  flex: none;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}
.lang-menu button {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.lang-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 0.6rem);
  right: 0;
  min-width: 168px;
  padding: 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--glass-strong);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(150%);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  z-index: 120;
}
.lang-switch.is-open .lang-menu { display: flex; }
.lang-menu button {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 9px;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.lang-menu button:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color: var(--ink-white); }
.lang-menu button[aria-current="true"] { color: var(--plasma-edge); font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .lang-btn { padding: 0.62rem 0.85rem; }
  .lang-btn .lang-current { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   §V 404 PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.err-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 2rem) var(--gutter) 4rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.err-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  animation: riseIn 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo) backwards;
}
.err-code {
  font-size: clamp(5.5rem, 22vw, 13rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--plasma-core), var(--plasma-mid) 50%, var(--plasma-edge));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 42px rgba(255, 149, 0, 0.35));
}
.err-msg {
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.6vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.err-face {
  width: clamp(96px, 26vw, 148px);
  height: auto;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 5vh, 3rem);
  fill: none;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 26px rgba(255, 149, 0, 0.45));
  animation: errFacePulse 3.6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.err-face-ring {
  stroke: var(--plasma-mid);
  stroke-width: 3;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.err-eye { fill: var(--plasma-edge); stroke: none; }
.err-mouth {
  stroke: var(--plasma-edge);
  stroke-width: 4;
}
@keyframes errFacePulse {
  0%   { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(255, 149, 0, 0.32)); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 34px rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.55)); opacity: 1; }
}
.err-back { margin-top: clamp(2rem, 5vh, 3rem); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .err-inner { animation: none; }
  .err-face { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   §U LEGAL PAGES
   ============================================================ */
.legal { max-width: 820px; }
.legal-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.legal h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-white);
  margin: 2.6rem 0 0.9rem;
  padding-top: 1.6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}
.legal h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
.legal h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-white);
  margin: 1.7rem 0 0.6rem;
}
.legal p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.legal ul { margin: 0 0 1.2rem 1.1rem; padding: 0; }
.legal li {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.legal li::marker { color: var(--plasma-edge); }
.legal strong { color: var(--ink-white); }
.legal a { color: var(--plasma-edge); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(253,214,0,0.3); }
.legal a:hover { border-color: var(--plasma-edge); }
.legal code {
  font-family: ui-monospace, Menlo, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.85em;
  color: var(--plasma-edge);
  background: rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 0.1rem 0.35rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.legal-callout {
  margin: 1.6rem 0;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 214, 0, 0.28);
  background: rgba(255, 149, 0, 0.06);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.legal-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.legal-table th, .legal-table td {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.legal-table th {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-white);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}
.legal-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }

/* Privacy notice at the point of collection */
.privacy-note {
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.privacy-note a { color: var(--ink-mute); text-decoration: underline; }
.privacy-note a:hover { color: var(--plasma-edge); }

/* Research citations under sliders and cards */
.roi-cite {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.roi-cite strong { color: var(--plasma-edge); font-weight: 600; }
.roi-src { margin-top: 0.9rem; }
.roi-src a {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border-base);
  transition: color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.roi-src a:hover { color: var(--plasma-edge); border-color: var(--glass-border-lit); }
