/* ============================================================
   DEEP STEED · Site Styles
   Brand: Navy #0E1436 · Sky #B7DAE6 · Orange #C55B33 · Off-white #FAF7F3
   Type: Open Sans (display, big bold) + Roboto (body)
   Aesthetic: Dark-dominant SaaS with animated gradients, line-drawing hovers
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --paper: #FAF7F3;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --gray-50: #F4F5F7;
  --gray-100: #ECEEF1;
  --gray-200: #E0E2E5;
  --gray-300: #C5C9D0;
  --gray-500: #6B7280;
  --gray-700: #3A4150;
  --ink: #0E1436;
  --ink-2: #161E4E;
  --ink-3: #1F2A6B;
  --ink-deep: #080C26;
  --sky: #B7DAE6;
  --sky-soft: #DDEEF3;
  --orange: #C55B33;
  --orange-2: #D86E45;
  --orange-soft: #F2D6C5;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(14, 20, 54, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(14, 20, 54, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(14, 20, 54, 0.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(14, 20, 54, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(14, 20, 54, 0.14), 0 4px 8px rgba(14, 20, 54, 0.06);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 64px rgba(14, 20, 54, 0.2);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(197, 91, 51, 0.4), 0 0 32px rgba(197, 91, 51, 0.25);
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; background: var(--ink-deep); }
body {
  font-family: 'Roboto', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  background: var(--ink-deep);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

/* ============ ANIMATED GRADIENT MESH (global ambient bg) ============ */
.aurora-bg {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(197, 91, 51, 0.18) 0%, transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(31, 42, 107, 0.5) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 60% 75%, rgba(183, 218, 230, 0.10) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 90%, rgba(216, 110, 69, 0.08) 0%, transparent 35%);
  animation: aurora 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes aurora {
  0%   { transform: translate(0%, 0%) scale(1); }
  33%  { transform: translate(-3%, 2%) scale(1.05); }
  66%  { transform: translate(2%, -2%) scale(0.98); }
  100% { transform: translate(0%, 0%) scale(1); }
}

/* ============ TYPOGRAPHY ============ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--white);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(48px, 8vw, 96px); font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 64px); font-weight: 800; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px); font-weight: 700; }
h4 { font-size: clamp(17px, 2.2vw, 20px); font-weight: 700; }
h1 em, h2 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--orange); }

p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
p.lede { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
p.small { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.rule { width: 56px; height: 3px; background: var(--orange); margin: 18px 0; border-radius: 2px; }

section.light { background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink); }
section.light h1, section.light h2, section.light h3 { color: var(--ink); }
section.light p { color: var(--gray-700); }
section.light .eyebrow { color: var(--orange); }

section.gray { background: var(--gray-50); color: var(--ink); }
section.gray h1, section.gray h2, section.gray h3 { color: var(--ink); }
section.gray p { color: var(--gray-700); }

section.sky { background: var(--sky-soft); color: var(--ink); }
section.sky h1, section.sky h2, section.sky h3 { color: var(--ink); }
section.sky p { color: var(--gray-700); }
section.sky .eyebrow { color: var(--orange); }

/* ============ LAYOUT ============ */
.wrap { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.narrow { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.tighter { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

section { padding: 112px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
section.tight { padding: 64px 0; }
section.dark, section:not(.light):not(.gray):not(.sky) { background: transparent; color: var(--white); }

/* subtle dot grid on dark sections */
section:not(.light):not(.gray):not(.sky)::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 80%);
}

.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-6 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 18px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid-6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  section { padding: 80px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  section { padding: 64px 0; }
}

/* ============ NAV ============ */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 38, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 16px 32px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px;
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.brand-icon { height: 30px; width: 30px; }
.brand-wordmark { height: 22px; width: auto; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.nav-links {
  display: flex; gap: 32px; list-style: none;
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}
.nav-links a { transition: color 0.2s; }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--orange); color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(197, 91, 51, 0);
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--orange-2); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(197, 91, 51, 0.4); }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .nav-links { display: none; } }

/* ============ BUTTONS ============ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em; cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.15s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--orange); color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(197,91,51,0.3); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--orange-2); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(197,91,51,0.45); }
.btn-dark { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); }
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--ink-2); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--orange); background: var(--orange); color: var(--white); }
.btn-ghost-light { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: rgba(14, 20, 54, 0.25); }
.btn-ghost-light:hover { border-color: var(--ink); background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); }
.btn-light { background: var(--white); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--white); }
.btn-light:hover { background: var(--paper); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn .arrow { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn-lg { padding: 18px 36px; font-size: 15px; }

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero {
  padding: 96px 0 88px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1200px 400px at 50% -100px, rgba(197,91,51,0.25) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle 600px at 90% 20%, rgba(31,42,107,0.4) 0%, transparent 60%);
  animation: heroPulse 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroPulse {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 0.85; }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-2%) scale(1.05); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 0.85; }
}
.hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 0%, transparent 75%);
}
.hero > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-top { text-align: center; max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 0.96; }
.hero h1 em { color: var(--orange); }
.hero .lede { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); margin: 0 auto 48px; max-width: 720px; font-size: 19px; }
.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero-tag .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--orange); border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--orange);
  animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1.3); }
}

/* ============ HERO PATH CARDS ============ */
.path-cards {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px; margin-top: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .path-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.path-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 380px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  text-decoration: none; color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.path-card .bg-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.16;
  transition: opacity 0.4s, transform 0.6s;
  filter: saturate(0.7) hue-rotate(-10deg);
}
.path-card .gradient {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8,12,38,0.85) 0%, rgba(31,42,107,0.5) 50%, rgba(197,91,51,0.35) 100%);
  opacity: 0.7; transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.path-card .glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 280px 200px at 50% 100%, rgba(197,91,51,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.path-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(197,91,51,0.3);
}
.path-card:hover .bg-img { opacity: 0.36; transform: scale(1.06); }
.path-card:hover .gradient { opacity: 0.45; }
.path-card:hover .glow { opacity: 1; }
.path-card .num {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.path-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 36px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.05;
}
.path-card h3 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--orange); }
.path-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;
  flex-grow: 1; margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.path-card .cta {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--orange); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.path-card .cta::after { content: '→'; transition: transform 0.25s; }
.path-card:hover .cta::after { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* ============ STATS ============ */
.stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.stat-cell {
  padding: 36px 28px; text-align: left;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.stat-cell:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 4.5vw, 56px); font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.stat-num span { color: var(--orange); }
.stat-label {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top: 12px; font-weight: 700;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-cell:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .stat-cell:nth-child(1), .stat-cell:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
}

/* ============ SERVICE CARDS (alternating dark/glass, no icons, line-drawing hover) ============ */
.service-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 14px; margin-top: 24px;
}
.service-grid.row2 { padding-left: 56px; margin-top: -4px; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .service-grid.row2 { padding-left: 0; margin-top: 14px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

.service-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 22px 22px;
  min-height: 180px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.service-card.alt {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(31,42,107,0.55) 0%, rgba(8,12,38,0.85) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(197,91,51,0.18);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.service-card .num {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.service-card .arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px;
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--white);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.service-card:hover .arrow {
  background: var(--orange); border-color: var(--orange);
  transform: rotate(-45deg) scale(1.1);
}
.service-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 22px); font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white); line-height: 1.1; margin: 24px 0 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.service-card p {
  font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.service-card .line-art {
  position: absolute; bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  opacity: 0.06; transition: all 0.5s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.service-card .line-art path,
.service-card .line-art line,
.service-card .line-art circle,
.service-card .line-art rect,
.service-card .line-art polyline {
  fill: none; stroke: var(--orange); stroke-width: 1.2;
  stroke-dasharray: 200; stroke-dashoffset: 200;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1s ease;
}
.service-card:hover .line-art {
  opacity: 0.7; bottom: -10px; right: -10px;
}
.service-card:hover .line-art path,
.service-card:hover .line-art line,
.service-card:hover .line-art circle,
.service-card:hover .line-art rect,
.service-card:hover .line-art polyline {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

/* ============ MORE SERVICES TABLE ============ */
.more-services {
  margin-top: 64px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
}
.more-services-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: end;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.more-services-head h4 {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-weight: 700;
}
.more-services-table {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden;
}
.more-services-table .cell {
  background: var(--ink-deep);
  padding: 14px 12px;
  font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.35;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.more-services-table .cell:hover { background: var(--orange); color: var(--white); cursor: default; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .more-services-table { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .more-services-table { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ============ INDUSTRY CARDS (image, no orange tag, no sub) ============ */
.industry-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  height: 280px; display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.industry-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.industry-card .industry-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s;
}
.industry-card:hover .industry-img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.industry-card .industry-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,12,38,0.95) 0%, rgba(8,12,38,0.5) 50%, rgba(8,12,38,0.15) 100%);
}
.industry-card .industry-content {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; padding: 28px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  color: var(--white); z-index: 2;
}
.industry-card h3 {
  color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

/* ============ LEARNING PATH CARDS ============ */
.path-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-2) 0%, var(--ink) 50%, rgba(197,91,51,0.4) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%; animation: gradientShift 12s ease infinite;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 48px 56px; border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
@keyframes gradientShift {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}
.path-cta-banner > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.path-cta-banner h3 {
  color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.path-cta-banner h3 em { color: var(--orange); font-style: normal; }
.path-cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .path-cta-banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 36px; }
}

.path-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .path-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .path-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.path-tile {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 240px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.path-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.path-tile::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--orange);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.path-tile:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.path-tile .path-num {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.path-tile .path-name {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white); line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.path-tile .path-name em { font-style: normal; color: var(--orange); }
.path-tile .path-tagline {
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.55;
  flex-grow: 1; margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ============ ALTITUDE / SIGNAL BARS ============ */
.altitude { display: inline-flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 3px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.altitude .bar { width: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-radius: 1px; transition: background 0.3s; }
.altitude .bar.b1 { height: 8px; }
.altitude .bar.b2 { height: 12px; }
.altitude .bar.b3 { height: 16px; }
.altitude .bar.b4 { height: 20px; }
.altitude .bar.b5 { height: 24px; }
.altitude.lvl1 .bar.b1 { background: var(--orange); }
.altitude.lvl2 .bar.b1, .altitude.lvl2 .bar.b2 { background: var(--orange); }
.altitude.lvl3 .bar.b1, .altitude.lvl3 .bar.b2, .altitude.lvl3 .bar.b3 { background: var(--orange); }
.altitude.lvl4 .bar.b1, .altitude.lvl4 .bar.b2, .altitude.lvl4 .bar.b3, .altitude.lvl4 .bar.b4 { background: var(--orange); }
.altitude.lvl5 .bar { background: var(--orange); }
.altitude-label {
  display: inline-block; margin-left: 10px;
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: bottom;
}

/* ============ APP-ACCESS CALLOUT ============ */
.app-access {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .app-access { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.app-access-item .ai {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange) 0%, var(--orange-2) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(197,91,51,0.35);
}
.app-access-item h5 {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--white);
}
.app-access-item p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============ PULL QUOTE ============ */
.pull {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3.2vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--white);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange);
  padding: 8px 0 8px 28px; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* ============ FOUNDER PAGE ============ */
.founder-hero {
  padding: 96px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.founder-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle 700px at 70% 30%, rgba(197,91,51,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%),
              radial-gradient(circle 500px at 20% 70%, rgba(31,42,107,0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: heroPulse 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.founder-hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
}
.founder-hero > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.founder-photo {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-2) 0%, var(--ink-3) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.founder-photo .placeholder {
  text-align: center; padding: 32px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
}
.founder-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.founder-meta {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-top: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.founder-titles {
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.95;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  margin: 24px 0 32px;
}
.founder-titles strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }

.cred-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px;
  padding: 24px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.cred { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.cred .label {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline { padding-left: 24px; border-left: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.timeline-item { padding: 14px 0; position: relative; }
.timeline-item::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: -32px; top: 22px;
  width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange); border: 3px solid var(--ink-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.timeline-year {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--orange); font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.timeline-text { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }

/* ============ TEAM (compact list, circle initials) ============ */
.team-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.team-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .team-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .team-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 500px) { .team-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.team-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 0;
}
.team-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-2), var(--ink-3));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.team-row:hover .team-avatar {
  background: var(--orange); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--orange);
}
.team-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; }
.team-info .name {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.team-info .role {
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Featured team card (founder snippet) */
.team-featured {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr; gap: 32px;
  padding: 32px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.team-featured .photo {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-2), var(--ink-3));
  border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-size: 13px;
  text-align: center; padding: 20px;
}
.team-featured h3 {
  font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--white);
}
.team-featured .role {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.team-featured p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); margin-bottom: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .team-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
.footer {
  background: var(--ink-deep);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 80px 0 28px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 0%, transparent 80%);
}
.footer > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.footer .wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.footer h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer ul { list-style: none; font-size: 14px; }
.footer ul li { padding: 6px 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.footer ul li a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.footer-brand .footer-logos { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.footer-brand .footer-logos img.icon { height: 32px; width: 32px; }
.footer-brand .footer-logos img.wordmark { height: 22px; width: auto; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.footer-brand p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-tag {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--orange); font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 56px; padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .footer .wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 500px) { .footer .wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ HOW IT WORKS / STEPS ============ */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.step-block {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.step-block:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.step-block .step-no {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 5vw, 72px); font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange); line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em; margin-bottom: 18px; opacity: 0.55;
}
.step-block h4 {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.step-block p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============ PAGE HERO (interior pages) ============ */
.page-hero {
  padding: 120px 0 80px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 800px 400px at 50% 0%, rgba(197,91,51,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.page-hero > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ============ MISC ============ */
.tag-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; }
.tag {
  display: inline-block; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}
.badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.badge-new { background: var(--orange); color: var(--white); }
.badge-popular { background: var(--sky); color: var(--ink); }
.badge-soft { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }