/* RandDTalent — editorial home page
   Palette from the logo, set on warm paper and deep ink. */

:root {
  --ink: #1E0A0F;
  --ink-2: #2A0E15;
  --oxblood: #6E1A26;
  --rose: #C98892;     /* dusty rose: fills, highlights */
  --wine: #8E3242; /* wine: small accent text on paper and blush */
  --gold: #D9B44A;
  --blush: #F1E1DF;
  --paper: #F3EFE6;
  --paper-2: #EAE4D7;
  --text: #22121A;
  --muted: #6B5A5E;
  --hair: rgba(34,18,26, .14);
  --hair-light: rgba(243, 239, 230, .16);

  --serif: "Instrument Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans: "Inter Tight", "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  --pad: clamp(20px, 4.2vw, 64px);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .1, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img, svg, canvas { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 4px; }
::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }

/* Film grain over everything */
body::after {
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: -50%; z-index: 100; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='220' height='220'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .55 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: .09; mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  animation: grain 1.2s steps(4) infinite;
}
@keyframes grain {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0); } 25% { transform: translate(-3%, 2%); }
  50% { transform: translate(2%, -3%); } 75% { transform: translate(-2%, -1%); } 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
}

.skip { position: absolute; left: -9999px; }
.skip:focus { left: 16px; top: 16px; z-index: 200; background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); padding: 10px 14px; }

.wrap { width: 100%; padding-left: var(--pad); padding-right: var(--pad); max-width: 1680px; margin: 0 auto; }

.label {
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.label .idx { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; }
.label::after { content: ""; width: 48px; height: 1px; background: currentColor; opacity: .5; }

.serif { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; }
.it { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -.01em; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.hdr {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 60;
  color: var(--paper);
  transition: background .5s var(--ease), color .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s;
}
.hdr-in { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; height: 84px; }
.hdr .brand { position: relative; display: block; height: 34px; width: 210px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.hdr .brand img { position: absolute; inset: 0; height: 34px; width: auto; transition: opacity .4s; }
.hdr .brand .on-light { opacity: 0; }
.hdr nav { margin-left: auto; }
.hdr nav ul { display: flex; gap: 6px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.hdr nav a {
  position: relative; display: block; padding: 8px 12px; text-decoration: none;
  font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 450; letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.hdr nav a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 4px; height: 1px;
  background: currentColor; transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right; transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.hdr nav a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.hdr.is-solid {
  background: rgba(243, 239, 230, .86); color: var(--ink);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--hair);
}
.hdr.is-solid .brand .on-dark { opacity: 0; }
.hdr.is-solid .brand .on-light { opacity: 1; }
.hdr.is-hidden { transform: translateY(-100%); }

.pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 8px 8px 8px 22px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink);
  font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background .4s var(--ease), color .4s var(--ease);
}
.pill .dot {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out), background .4s;
}
.pill .dot svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.pill:hover .dot { transform: rotate(-45deg); background: var(--rose); }
.hdr.is-solid .pill { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); }
.hdr.is-solid .pill .dot { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }

.burger { display: none; background: none; border: 0; padding: 10px; cursor: pointer; margin-right: -10px; }
.burger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 1.5px; background: currentColor; margin: 6px 0; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.menu-open .burger span:first-child { transform: translateY(3.75px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-open .burger span:last-child { transform: translateY(-3.75px) rotate(-45deg); }

.overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 55; background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 120px var(--pad) 48px;
  clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0); transition: clip-path .7s var(--ease-out); visibility: hidden;
}
.menu-open .overlay { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); visibility: visible; }
.overlay ul { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 40px; padding: 0; }
.overlay a { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 12vw, 4.5rem); line-height: 1.08; text-decoration: none; display: block; }
.overlay a:hover { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
.menu-open .hdr { color: var(--paper); background: transparent; box-shadow: none; backdrop-filter: none; }
.menu-open .hdr .brand .on-dark { opacity: 1; }
.menu-open .hdr .brand .on-light { opacity: 0; }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hdr nav { display: none; }
  .hdr .pill { margin-left: auto; padding: 6px 6px 6px 16px; font-size: .85rem; gap: 10px; }
  .hdr .pill .dot { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
  .burger { display: block; }
  .hdr-in { gap: 14px; height: 70px; }
  .hdr .brand { width: 165px; height: 28px; }
  .hdr .brand img { height: 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .hdr .pill .txt-long { display: none; }
  .hdr .brand { width: 136px; height: 23px; }
  .hdr .brand img { height: 23px; }
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100svh; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 55% at 78% 42%, rgba(110,26,38, .55), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(45% 40% at 8% 105%, rgba(201,136,146, .32), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(30% 30% at 95% 0%, rgba(217,180,74, .08), transparent 70%),
    var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.hero canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.hero-top, .hero-main, .hero-foot { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-top {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; align-items: flex-end;
  padding-top: 132px; font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(243,239,230,.6);
}
.hero-top .coords { text-align: right; }
.hero-main { flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
.hero h1 {
  margin: 0; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 6.4rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -.04em;
  max-width: 17ch;
}
.hero h1 .line { display: block; overflow: hidden; padding: 0 .1em .22em 0; margin: 0 -.1em -.22em 0; }
.hero h1 .line > span { display: inline-block; transform: translateY(105%); transition: transform 1.3s var(--ease-out); }
.hero h1 .it { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.1em; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.is-loaded .hero h1 .line > span { transform: none; }
.is-loaded .hero h1 .line:nth-child(2) > span { transition-delay: .09s; }
.is-loaded .hero h1 .line:nth-child(3) > span { transition-delay: .18s; }

.hero-foot {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr auto; gap: 40px; align-items: end;
  padding-bottom: 44px; border-top: 1px solid var(--hair-light); padding-top: 28px;
}
.hero-foot p { margin: 0; max-width: 46ch; color: rgba(243,239,230,.78); font-size: 1.04rem; }
.hero-cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px 28px; align-items: center; }
.hero-cta .pill { padding: 10px 10px 10px 26px; font-size: 1rem; }
.hero-cta .pill .dot { width: 40px; height: 40px; background: var(--rose); color: var(--ink); }
.link-u {
  position: relative; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; padding-bottom: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(currentColor, currentColor) 0 100% / 100% 1px no-repeat;
  transition: background-size .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.link-u:hover { background-size: 0 1px; background-position: 100% 100%; }
.scroll-cue { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(243,239,230,.55); }
.scroll-cue i { width: 1px; height: 54px; background: rgba(243,239,230,.2); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.scroll-cue i::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -40%; width: 1px; height: 40%; background: var(--gold); animation: cue 2.2s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes cue { to { top: 100%; } }

.hero-fade > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); transition: opacity 1s var(--ease-out), transform 1s var(--ease-out); }
.is-loaded .hero-fade > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: .55s; }
.is-loaded .hero-fade > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .65s; }
.is-loaded .hero-fade > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .75s; }

.trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 20px; margin-top: 18px !important; font-size: .78rem !important; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(243,239,230,.55) !important; }
.trust span::before { content: "— "; color: var(--gold); }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-top { padding-top: 104px; font-size: .68rem; }
  .hero-top .coords { display: none; }
  .hero-main { align-items: flex-end; }
  .hero-foot { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .scroll-cue { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Fact strip (static, replaces the scrolling banner) ---------- */
.facts { background: var(--oxblood); color: var(--paper); border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.15); }
.facts-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.fact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; padding: 34px 28px 32px; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; border-left: 1px solid var(--hair-light); }
.fact:first-child { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
.fact-big { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.fact-big em { color: var(--gold); }
.fact-small { font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .04em; color: rgba(243,239,230,.72); max-width: 24ch; }
.facts--index .fact-big { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem); }
.facts--index .fact-small { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .18em; font-size: .7rem; }
.facts--index a.fact { transition: background .4s var(--ease), color .4s var(--ease); }
.facts--index a.fact:hover { background: rgba(243,239,230,.06); }
.facts--index a.fact:hover .fact-big { font-style: italic; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .facts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .fact { padding: 26px 20px; }
  .fact:nth-child(odd) { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
  .fact:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--hair-light); }
}

/* ---------- Shared reveal ---------- */
.js [data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(34px); transition: opacity 1.1s var(--ease-out), transform 1.1s var(--ease-out); }
.js [data-reveal].in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js [data-reveal="mask"] { opacity: 1; transform: none; clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0); transition: clip-path 1.4s var(--ease-out); }
.js [data-reveal="mask"].in { clip-path: inset(-20% -8% -40% -8%); }  /* room for descenders and italic overhang */

/* ---------- Statement (who we help) ---------- */
.statement { padding: clamp(110px, 16vw, 230px) 0 clamp(90px, 12vw, 180px); position: relative; }
.statement .label { color: var(--wine); }
.statement-text {
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 450;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.8vw, 5.2rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -.035em;
  margin: 36px 0 0; max-width: 13ch;
}
.statement-text .it { color: var(--wine); }
.statement-sub {
  margin: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px) 0 0 auto; max-width: 34ch; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.3rem); color: var(--muted);
  margin-left: max(0px, calc(58% - 0px));
}
[data-scrub] .w { opacity: .14; transition: opacity .25s linear; }
[data-scrub] .w.on { opacity: 1; }

.audience { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr); gap: 24px 48px; margin-top: clamp(80px, 10vw, 150px); }
.aud { border-top: 1px solid var(--text); padding-top: 22px; }
.aud:nth-child(1) { grid-column: 1 / span 4; }
.aud:nth-child(2) { grid-column: 5 / span 4; margin-top: 80px; }
.aud:nth-child(3) { grid-column: 9 / span 4; margin-top: 160px; }
.aud .num { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--wine); }
.aud h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.4vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -.01em; margin: 18px 0 14px; }
.aud p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); max-width: 32ch; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .audience { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .aud:nth-child(n) { grid-column: auto; margin-top: 0; }
  .aud:nth-child(2) { margin-left: 12%; }
  .aud:nth-child(3) { margin-left: 24%; }
  .statement-sub { margin-left: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Expertise index ---------- */
.expertise { padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 150px) 0 clamp(100px, 12vw, 180px); background: var(--paper); }
.exp-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: end; margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 90px); }
.exp-head h2 { margin: 18px 0 0; font-weight: 450; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 4.6rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.exp-head p { margin: 0; max-width: 38ch; justify-self: end; color: var(--muted); }
.exp-head .label { color: var(--wine); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .exp-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .exp-head p { justify-self: start; } }

.rows { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--text); }
.row { position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--text); overflow: hidden; }
.row a {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 90px 1.25fr 1fr 60px; gap: 24px; align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 46px) clamp(0px, 1vw, 16px); text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .5s var(--ease), padding .6s var(--ease-out);
}
.row::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--ink);
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out);
}
.row:hover::before, .row:focus-within::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.row:hover a, .row:focus-within a { color: var(--paper); padding-left: clamp(16px, 2vw, 36px); }
.row .n { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--wine); }
.row:hover .n { color: var(--gold); }
.row h3 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.row .roles { font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.7; color: inherit; opacity: .75; }
.row .arrow { justify-self: end; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid currentColor; display: grid; place-items: center; transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out), background .4s, border-color .4s; }
.row .arrow svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.row:hover .arrow { transform: rotate(-45deg); background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .row a { grid-template-columns: 1fr 52px; gap: 14px 16px; }
  .row .n { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .row .roles { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; }
  .row .arrow { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; }
}

/* ---------- Why (ink, sticky) ---------- */
.why { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); padding: clamp(110px, 13vw, 200px) 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.why::before {
  content: "&"; position: absolute; right: -6vw; top: -12vw; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 62vw; line-height: 1;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(241,225,223, .07); pointer-events: none;
}
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr; gap: clamp(40px, 7vw, 120px); position: relative; }
.why-left { position: sticky; top: 130px; align-self: start; }
.why-left .label { color: var(--gold); }
.why-left h2 { margin: 26px 0 32px; font-weight: 450; font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.8rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.why-left h2 .it { color: var(--gold); }
.tech-note { max-width: 40ch; padding: 22px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--hair-light); color: rgba(243,239,230,.7); font-size: .98rem; }
.tech-note strong { color: var(--paper); font-weight: 500; }
.principles { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.principle { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 24px; padding: 48px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--hair-light); }
.principle:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair-light); }
.principle .big { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.8rem); line-height: .8; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(243,239,230,.55); transition: color .8s var(--ease), -webkit-text-stroke-color .8s; }
.principle.in .big { color: var(--rose); -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--rose); }
.principle:nth-child(2).in .big { color: var(--gold); -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--gold); }
.principle:nth-child(3).in .big { color: var(--paper); -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--paper); }
.principle:nth-child(4).in .big { color: var(--rose); -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--rose); }
.principle h3 { margin: 4px 0 12px; font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 2rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.1; }
.principle p { margin: 0; color: rgba(243,239,230,.68); max-width: 44ch; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-left { position: static; }
  .principle { grid-template-columns: 74px 1fr; padding: 36px 0; }
}

/* ---------- Process (pinned horizontal) ---------- */
.process { background: var(--paper-2); position: relative; }
.process-pin { position: sticky; top: 0; height: 100vh; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.process-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 32px; margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vh, 56px); }
.process-head .label { color: var(--wine); }
.process-head h2 { margin: 16px 0 0; font-weight: 450; font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.process-head h2 .it { color: var(--wine); }
.progress { width: min(320px, 30vw); }
.progress-bar { height: 2px; background: var(--hair); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.progress-bar i { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--ink); transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(0); }
.progress-meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 12px; font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.progress-meta b { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }

.track { display: flex; gap: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 40px); padding-left: var(--pad); will-change: transform; }
.panel {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(300px, 34vw, 560px); min-height: min(56vh, 520px);
  position: relative; padding: 36px 36px 34px; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper); box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--hair), 0 40px 80px -48px rgba(30,10,15, .45);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
}
.panel:nth-child(2) { margin-top: 6vh; }
.panel:nth-child(3) { margin-top: -2vh; background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); }
.panel:nth-child(4) { margin-top: 8vh; }
.panel:nth-child(5) { margin-top: 1vh; background: var(--oxblood); color: var(--paper); }
.panel:nth-child(5) .receive b { color: var(--gold); }
.panel .ghost {
  position: absolute; top: -.12em; right: .04em; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(9rem, 15vw, 15rem); line-height: 1;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(34,18,26, .16);
}
.panel:nth-child(3) .ghost { -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(243, 239, 230, .25); }
.panel:nth-child(5) .ghost { -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(243, 239, 230, .25); }
.panel .step-k { font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: .6; }
.panel h3 { margin: 10px 0 16px; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.02; }
.panel p { margin: 0 0 22px; max-width: 38ch; opacity: .82; }
.panel .receive { margin: 0; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid currentColor; border-color: rgba(127,127,127,.35); font-size: .92rem; opacity: 1; }
.panel .receive b { font-weight: 500; }
.panel:nth-child(3) .receive b { color: var(--gold); }
.panel.end { background: transparent; box-shadow: none; justify-content: center; flex-basis: clamp(280px, 28vw, 420px); }
.panel.end p { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.6rem); line-height: 1.05; opacity: 1; }

@media (max-width: 900px), (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .process { height: auto !important; padding: 100px 0; }
  .process-pin { position: static; height: auto; display: block; }
  .progress { display: none; }
  .track { flex-direction: column; padding-right: var(--pad); transform: none !important; }
  .panel { flex-basis: auto; min-height: 0; margin-top: 0 !important; padding-top: 120px; }
  .panel .ghost { font-size: 11rem; }
  .panel.end { padding-top: 20px; }
  .process-head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ---------- Proof ---------- */
.proof { background: var(--oxblood); color: var(--paper); padding: clamp(90px, 11vw, 170px) 0; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.proof .label { color: var(--gold); }
.proof-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto minmax(120px, 1fr) minmax(0, 30rem); gap: 0 28px; align-items: center; margin-top: 30px; }
.huge { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(4.8rem, 10vw, 9.5rem); line-height: .78; letter-spacing: -.04em; margin: 0; }
.huge sup { font-size: .32em; color: var(--gold); vertical-align: top; position: relative; top: .25em; margin-left: .04em; }
.proof-copy h2 { font-weight: 450; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 3rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.035em; margin: 0 0 20px; }
.proof-copy p { margin: 0; max-width: 40ch; color: rgba(243,239,230,.78); }
.employers { list-style: none; margin: clamp(56px, 7vw, 100px) 0 0; padding: 26px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(243,239,230,.25); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 0; }
.employers li { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1.1; }
.employers li:not(:last-child)::after { content: "/"; font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); margin: 0 .4em; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; } }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq { padding: clamp(110px, 13vw, 200px) 0; }
.faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr; gap: clamp(40px, 7vw, 120px); }
.faq-left { position: sticky; top: 130px; align-self: start; }
.faq-left .label { color: var(--wine); }
.faq-left h2 { margin: 24px 0 0; font-weight: 450; font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.8rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.faq-left h2 .it { color: var(--wine); }
.qa { border-top: 1px solid var(--text); }
.qa:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--text); }
.qa button {
  width: 100%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 44px; gap: 20px; align-items: center; text-align: left;
  background: none; border: 0; padding: 30px 0; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.7vw, 1.5rem); font-weight: 450; letter-spacing: -.015em;
}
.qa .pm { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--hair); position: relative; transition: background .4s, transform .6s var(--ease-out); }
.qa .pm::before, .qa .pm::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 14px; height: 1.5px; background: currentColor; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.qa .pm::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out); }
.qa button:hover .pm { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.qa.open .pm { transform: rotate(180deg); background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--ink); }
.qa.open .pm::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
.qa .ans { display: grid; grid-template-rows: 0fr; transition: grid-template-rows .6s var(--ease-out); }
.qa .ans > div { overflow: hidden; }
.qa .ans p { margin: 0; padding: 0 64px 32px 0; color: var(--muted); max-width: 60ch; }
.qa.open .ans { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .faq-left { position: static; } .qa .ans p { padding-right: 0; } }

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.cta {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: var(--paper); text-align: left;
  background:
    radial-gradient(45% 55% at 85% 62%, rgba(201,136,146, .42), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(40% 50% at 10% 0%, rgba(110,26,38, .7), transparent 70%),
    var(--ink);
  padding: clamp(120px, 15vw, 230px) 0 clamp(100px, 12vw, 170px);
}
.cta h2 { margin: 26px 0 0; font-weight: 450; font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.4vw, 6.8rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -.04em; max-width: 11ch; }
.cta h2 .it { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.cta .label { color: var(--gold); }
.cta-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 40px; align-items: end; margin-top: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px); }
.cta-row p { margin: 0; max-width: 44ch; color: rgba(243,239,230,.75); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.cta-row .link-u { display: inline-block; margin-top: 22px; color: var(--paper); }
.orb {
  width: clamp(150px, 15vw, 210px); aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none;
  display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 1.02rem;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(217,180,74, .45);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out), background .4s;
}
.orb span { display: block; transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out); }
.orb:hover { background: var(--paper); }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .cta-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.ftr { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); padding: 0 0 28px; overflow: hidden; }
.ftr-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 72px 0 64px; border-top: 1px solid var(--hair-light); }
.ftr-top p { margin: 0; max-width: 34ch; color: rgba(243,239,230,.65); }
.ftr h4 { margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.ftr ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.ftr li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ftr a { text-decoration: none; }
.ftr a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.ftr-mark { padding: 10px 0 30px; opacity: .95; }
.ftr-mark img { width: min(100%, 340px); height: auto; }
.ftr-bot { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(243,239,230,.5); border-top: 1px solid var(--hair-light); padding-top: 22px; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .ftr-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .ftr-top > div:first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  body::after { animation: none; }
  .hero h1 .line > span, .hero-fade > * { transform: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; transition: none !important; }
  .js [data-reveal] { opacity: 1; transform: none; clip-path: none; transition: none; }
  [data-scrub] .w { opacity: 1; }
  .scroll-cue i::after { animation: none; }
}

/* ---------- Closing CTA: candidate stream ---------- */
.cta canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; pointer-events: none; }
.cta .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.orb { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---------- 20+ timeline: one tick per year, drawn from the number into the sentence ---------- */
.proof-years { position: relative; align-self: center; padding-bottom: 22px; }
.ticks {
  display: block; height: 22px; position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--gold), var(--gold)) 0 100% / 100% 1px no-repeat,
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(217,180,74,.9) 0 1px, transparent 1px calc(100% / 20)) 0 100% / 100% 10px no-repeat,
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0 1px, transparent 1px calc(100% / 4)) 0 100% / 100% 22px no-repeat;
  transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 1.6s var(--ease-out) .25s;
}
.ticks::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -5px; bottom: -4px; width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(217,180,74,.18);
}
.proof-years.in .ticks, html:not(.js) .ticks { transform: scaleX(1); }
.tick-n { position: absolute; bottom: 0; transform: translateX(-50%); font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--paper); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .5s var(--ease) .8s; }
.proof-years.in .tick-n, html:not(.js) .tick-n { opacity: 1; }
.proof-copy h2 .lead-in { color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .ticks { transform: none; transition: none; } .tick-n { opacity: 1; transition: none; } }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .proof-years { max-width: 420px; } }

/* ---------- FAQ heading: deliberate stair-step, one idea per line ---------- */
.faq-left h2.stair span { display: block; white-space: nowrap; }
.faq-left h2.stair span:nth-child(2) { padding-left: .9em; }
.faq-left h2.stair span:nth-child(3) { padding-left: 1.8em; font-size: 1.12em; }
.cta h2.stair { max-width: none; }
.cta h2.stair span { display: block; white-space: nowrap; }
.cta h2.stair span:nth-child(2) { padding-left: .9em; }
.cta h2.stair span:nth-child(3) { padding-left: 1.8em; font-size: 1.08em; }

/* Footer legal links */
.ftr-legal { display: inline-flex; gap: 20px; }

/* ---------- Calmer hero: headline + sphere only ---------- */
.hero-foot--quiet { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }

/* Intro text, moved from the hero into the top of the fact band */
.facts-intro { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.3fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 16px 48px; align-items: end; padding-top: 44px; padding-bottom: 30px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair-light); }
.facts-intro p { margin: 0; max-width: 52ch; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem); line-height: 1.5; color: rgba(243,239,230,.9); }
.facts-intro .trust { justify-self: end; margin: 0 !important; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .facts-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .facts-intro .trust { justify-self: start; } }

/* Past employers under the 20+ timeline */
.employers-wrap { margin-top: clamp(56px, 7vw, 100px); }
.employers-label { display: block; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.employers-wrap .employers { margin-top: 16px; }

/* ---------- Hero signature: the brand line, set under the headline as a sign-off ---------- */
.hero-title { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 44px); }
.hero-sign { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 14px 20px; }
.sig-rule { width: 56px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.sig-name { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2rem); line-height: 1; color: var(--paper); letter-spacing: -.005em; }
.sig-name em { color: var(--gold); }
.sig-areas { font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(243,239,230,.7); }
.sig-areas i { font-style: italic; font-family: var(--serif); letter-spacing: 0; color: var(--gold); margin: 0 .35em; font-size: 1.1em; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .sig-areas { flex-basis: 100%; font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .1em; white-space: nowrap; } .sig-areas i { margin: 0 .2em; } }

/* ---------- Hero tag: the brand line as an outlined label ---------- */
.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 9px 16px 9px 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(217,180,74,.55); border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--paper);
  background: rgba(30,10,15,.35); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.hero-tag b { font-weight: 400; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0; }
.tag-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(217,180,74,.18); }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .hero-tag { font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .14em; padding: 7px 12px 7px 10px; gap: 8px; } }

/* ---------- Hero watermark: the brand name, huge and outlined, across the bottom ---------- */
.hero-mark {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
  text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; line-height: .78;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: 17.5vw; letter-spacing: -.04em;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(243,239,230,.13);
  transform: translateY(14%);
}
.hero-mark em { font-style: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(217,180,74,.32); }
.js .hero-mark { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 2s var(--ease-out) .9s; }
.is-loaded .hero-mark { opacity: 1; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .js .hero-mark { opacity: 1; transition: none; } }

/* Headline sits higher in the hero */
.hero-main { padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: clamp(90px, 16vh, 190px); }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .hero-main { align-items: center; padding-bottom: 22vh; } }

/* Why section: comparison with a big agency or LinkedIn Recruiter */
.vs { position: relative; margin-top: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px); }
.vs-title { margin: 0 0 clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); font-weight: 450; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.8rem); line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -.03em; max-width: 22ch; }
.vs-title .it { color: var(--gold); }
.vs-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr 1.3fr; gap: 32px; padding: 24px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--hair-light); align-items: baseline; }
.vs-row:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair-light); }
.vs-row > span:first-child { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(243,239,230,.55); }
.vs-row > span:nth-child(2) { color: rgba(243,239,230,.55); }
.vs-row > span:nth-child(3) { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.6rem); line-height: 1.2; color: var(--paper); }
.vs-head > span { font-family: var(--sans) !important; font-size: .72rem !important; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.vs-head > span:nth-child(3) { color: var(--gold) !important; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .vs-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px 20px; }
  .vs-row > span:first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .vs-head > span:first-child { display: none; }
}

/* FAQ answers with a list */
.qa .ans p + p { margin-top: -16px; }
.ans-list { margin: 0; padding: 0 64px 28px 1.1em; color: var(--muted); max-width: 60ch; }
.ans-list li { margin: 0 0 8px; }
.ans-list b { color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .ans-list { padding-right: 0; } }