/* ==========================================================================
     financial-modeling.css - styles for the Financial Modeling & Forecasting page
     Loaded by financial-modeling-forecasting.html.
     See DESIGN.md for the type system, color tokens, and brand rules.
     ========================================================================== */

  /* ===== DESIGN TOKENS (:root) - navy primary, blue accent, paper & line palette ===== */
  :root{--paper:#fff;--bg:#F6F5F1;--bg-2:#EFEDE7;--ink:#141a20;--navy:#13294a;--navy-2:#1d3a63;--blue:#1f5fa8;--blue-l:#7fa8dd;--muted:#59626d;--muted-2:#6f7681;--line:#e5e2d9}

  /* ===== BASE & TYPOGRAPHY - reset, Hanken Grotesk body, navy headings, links, .wrap, .eyebrow ===== */
  *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){html{scroll-behavior:smooth}}
  body{font-family:'Hanken Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);background:var(--paper);line-height:1.65;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
  h1,h2,h3,h4{font-weight:600;line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.021em;color:var(--navy)}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
  .wrap{max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px}
  .eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);font-weight:600}

  /* ===== BUTTONS & LINKS - .btn variants + arrow link ===== */
  .btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:14px 26px;border-radius:6px;transition:.2s;cursor:pointer;border:1px solid transparent}
  .btn-nav{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;padding:10px 20px}
  .btn-nav:hover{background:var(--navy-2)}
  .navlinks a.btn-nav,.navlinks a.btn-nav:hover{color:#fff}
  .btn-primary{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}
  .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--navy-2);transform:translateY(-1px)}
  .btn-line{border-color:#cfd4d9;color:var(--navy)}
  .btn-line:hover{border-color:var(--navy);background:var(--paper)}
  .btn-white{background:#fff;color:var(--navy)}
  .btn-white:hover{background:#eef2f7;transform:translateY(-1px)}
  .link-arrow{color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;transition:.18s}
  .link-arrow:hover{gap:10px}

  /* ===== SCROLL-REVEAL - fade-and-rise animation utility ===== */
  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1)}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

  /* ===== HEADER & NAV - sticky header, brand wordmark, nav links, mobile menu ===== */
  header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:76px}
  .brand{display:inline-flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;line-height:1;color:var(--navy)}
  .brand .bwm{font-weight:700;font-size:18px;letter-spacing:.19em}
  .brand .bsub{font-weight:600;font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.26em;color:var(--muted);border-top:1.5px solid var(--navy);padding-top:4px;margin-top:5px;align-self:stretch;text-align:center}
  .navlinks{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:34px}
  .navlinks a{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:500;transition:.15s}
  .navlinks a:hover{color:var(--navy)}
  .menu-btn{display:none;background:none;border:0;font-size:25px;color:var(--navy);cursor:pointer}

  /* ===== PAGE HERO - breadcrumb, headline, lead, CTAs ===== */
  .phero{background:var(--bg);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .phero .wrap{padding:84px 32px 76px;max-width:900px}
  .crumb{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:26px;display:block}
  .crumb a{color:var(--blue);font-weight:500}
  .crumb a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
  .phero h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.6vw,3.6rem);max-width:22ch}
  .phero .lead{font-size:clamp(17px,1.7vw,19.5px);color:var(--muted);max-width:58ch;margin:24px 0 34px}
  .phero .ctas{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}

  /* ===== SECTION SCAFFOLD - section spacing + section head ===== */
  section{padding:92px 0}
  .sec-head{max-width:640px;margin-bottom:48px}
  .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.5rem);margin:14px 0 14px}
  .sec-head p{font-size:17px;color:var(--muted)}

  /* ===== WHEN YOU NEED THIS - signal grid + band ===== */
  .when-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px}
  .when{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:26px 28px;display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start}
  .when .tick{flex:none;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--line);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-top:2px}
  .when .tick svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:var(--blue);fill:none;stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
  .when p{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--muted)}
  .whenband{background:var(--bg);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}

  /* ===== PROCESS - numbered engagement steps ===== */
  .proc{max-width:760px}
  .pstep{display:flex;gap:26px;padding:30px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .pstep:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .pstep .n{flex:none;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:700;font-size:14px}
  .pstep h3{font-size:19px;margin-bottom:7px}
  .pstep p{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--muted)}

  /* ===== DELIVERABLES - output cards ===== */
  .del-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}
  .del{background:var(--bg);border-radius:12px;padding:24px 22px}
  .del b{display:block;font-size:16.5px;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:7px}
  .del span{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5}

  /* ===== MONEY - dark pricing-rationale section (navy) ===== */
  .money{background:var(--navy);color:#e9eef5}
  .money .sec-head h2{color:#fff}
  .money .sec-head p{color:#a9b8cc}
  .money .eyebrow{color:var(--blue-l)}
  .money-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
  .mcard{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:14px;padding:30px 28px}
  .mcard h3{color:#fff;font-size:18.5px;margin-bottom:10px}
  .mcard p{font-size:14.5px;color:#a9b8cc;line-height:1.65}
  .money .honest{font-family:'Spectral',Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2vw,1.45rem);color:#cfdcec;max-width:56ch;margin:52px auto 0;text-align:center;line-height:1.5}

  /* ===== PRODUCT SHOT - framed screenshot + caption ===== */
  .shotwrap{margin-top:56px}
  .shotwrap .sh-head{margin-bottom:20px}
  .shotwrap .sh-head h3{font-size:22px;margin-top:6px;color:var(--navy)}
  .shot{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -42px rgba(19,41,74,.5)}
  .shot .bar{display:flex;gap:7px;padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--bg)}
  .shot .bar i{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:#d9d6cc;display:block}
  .shot img{width:100%;display:block}
  .shot-cap{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted-2);text-align:center;margin-top:12px}

  /* ===== INFO CARD - inline data / SVG exhibit ===== */
  .info-card{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:26px 28px 20px;margin-top:48px;box-shadow:0 24px 50px -42px rgba(19,41,74,.4)}
  .info-card .t{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;margin-bottom:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .info-card .t b{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
  .info-card .t span{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--muted-2)}
  .info-card svg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}

  /* ===== FOUNDER - bio row + Spectral serif accent ===== */
  .founder{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .founder .wrap{padding:60px 32px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:36px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .founder img{width:112px;height:112px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
  .founder h3{font-size:22px;margin:4px 0 8px}
  .founder p{font-size:15px;color:var(--muted);max-width:62ch}
  .founder .role{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted-2);margin-top:8px}
  .accent{font-family:'Spectral',Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-weight:500}

  /* ===== PRICING CARDS - package tiers + note ===== */
  .price-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr));gap:22px}
  .pcard{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:30px 28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--paper);transition:.2s}
  .pcard:hover{box-shadow:0 20px 44px -30px rgba(19,41,74,.4);transform:translateY(-3px)}
  .pcard h3{font-size:18px;margin-bottom:12px}
  .pcard .pp{font-size:30px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);letter-spacing:-.02em}
  .pcard .pp s{font-size:16px;color:var(--muted-2);font-weight:500;margin-left:8px}
  .pcard .pp .per{font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted)}
  .pcard .pterm{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;margin:6px 0 16px}
  .pcard ul{list-style:none;margin-bottom:22px;flex:1}
  .pcard li{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);padding:7px 0 7px 24px;position:relative;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);line-height:1.5}
  .pcard li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .pcard li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:15px;width:10px;height:5px;border-left:2px solid var(--blue);border-bottom:2px solid var(--blue);transform:rotate(-45deg)}
  .pcard .btn{justify-content:center}
  .price-note{margin-top:26px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted-2)}

  /* ===== FAQ - question / answer list ===== */
  .faq{max-width:760px}
  .qa{padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .qa:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .qa b{display:block;font-size:17px;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:8px}
  .qa p{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--muted)}

  /* ===== RELATED - cross-link band ===== */
  .related{background:var(--bg);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .related .wrap{padding:56px 32px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .related h3{font-size:20px;max-width:44ch}
  .related p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:6px}

  /* ===== CTA - closing call-to-action (dark) ===== */
  .cta{background:
    radial-gradient(90% 130% at 50% -28%,rgba(46,116,196,.30),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(130% 150% at 50% -25%,#16233d 0%,#111725 48%,#0b0e15 100%);color:#e9eef5;border-top:1px solid rgba(127,168,221,.16)}
  .cta .wrap{padding:88px 32px;text-align:center}
  .cta h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,3rem);max-width:22ch;margin:14px auto 18px}
  .cta p{color:#a9b8cc;font-size:17.5px;max-width:52ch;margin:0 auto 32px}

  /* ===== FOOTER - brand, link columns, legal bottom ===== */
  footer{background:#0e2038;color:#8fa0b6;border-top:1px solid rgba(127,168,221,.16)}
  footer .wrap{padding:56px 32px 30px}
  footer .ft-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.7fr 1fr 1fr 1.15fr;gap:40px 34px;padding-bottom:34px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09)}
  footer .ft-brand .brand{color:#fff;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;font-size:16px}
  footer .ft-brand .brand sup{font-size:.5em;letter-spacing:0;top:-.7em}
  footer .ft-tag{color:#9fb0c4;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.62;margin-top:14px;max-width:46ch}
  footer .ft-loc{color:#7f93ac;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-top:12px}
  footer .ft-col h4{color:#cfe0f5;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:13px;font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',ui-monospace,monospace}
  footer .ft-col a{display:block;color:#9fb0c4;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.5;padding:5px 0;transition:color .15s}
  footer .ft-col a:hover{color:#fff}
  footer .ft-col .ft-cred{display:block;color:#7f93ac;font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.5;margin-top:13px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);padding-top:12px}
  footer .ft-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:10px 20px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-top:22px;font-size:12.5px;color:#7f93ac}
  footer .ft-bottom .brand{color:#fff;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.03em}
  footer .ft-bottom a{color:inherit;text-decoration:underline}

  /* ===== RESPONSIVE - tablet / mobile breakpoints ===== */
  @media(max-width:820px){footer .ft-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
  @media(max-width:520px){footer .ft-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}}
  @media(max-width:900px){
    .when-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .del-grid,.money-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .navlinks{position:fixed;inset:76px 0 auto 0;background:var(--paper);flex-direction:column;gap:0;padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);display:none}
    .navlinks.open{display:flex}
    .navlinks a{padding:14px 32px;width:100%}
    .navlinks .btn{margin:12px 32px}
    .menu-btn{display:block}
  }
  @media(max-width:560px){.del-grid,.money-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pstep{flex-direction:column;gap:14px}}
  

  /* ===== INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC - replay control, hint, keyframes, motion queries ===== */
  .ig-replay{margin-left:auto;background:none;border:0;padding:0;font-family:inherit;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue);cursor:pointer}
  .ig-replay:hover{text-decoration:underline}
  .ig-hint{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted-2);margin-top:12px}
  @keyframes flowdots{to{stroke-dashoffset:-12.1}}
  @keyframes halo{from{transform:scale(1);opacity:.5}to{transform:scale(3);opacity:0}}
  @media(max-width:700px){.info-card{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}.info-card svg{min-width:620px}}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}}

  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     ELEVATION LAYER · "Editorial Noir" (PROTOTYPE — source-order override)
     Pure re-skin: no markup, copy, or wiring changed. Delete this block
     to revert to the original look.
     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  :root{ --ink-0:#0a0c12; --ink-1:#0f1522; --spot:#4b86e0; }
  /* BACKDROP — soft cool "paper" pulled from the logo's blue family: flows with the wordmark,
     a shade off pure white so it's easier on the eyes. Cards sit a touch lighter to still lift. */
  :root{ --bg:#EAEEF4; --bg-2:#E1E7F0; --paper:#F9FBFD; --line:#dbe2ec; }
  /* film-grain veil over the whole page — kills the flat matte, adds depth */
  body::after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9998;pointer-events:none;opacity:.055;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");}
  /* more air between movements */
  section{padding:120px 0}
  /* DISPLAY TYPE — bigger, tighter, more confident */
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.9rem,6.3vw,5.2rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.038em;line-height:1.0}
  .sec-head{max-width:820px;position:relative}
  .sec-head h2,.case h2,.about h2{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5.3vw,4rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.034em;line-height:1.01}
  .eyebrow{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.36em}
  /* DARK "THEATER" SECTIONS — flat navy → cinematic near-black + glow */
  .pillars,.cta{background:radial-gradient(130% 150% at 50% -25%,#182740 0%,var(--ink-1) 48%,var(--ink-0) 100%)!important;border-top:1px solid rgba(127,168,221,.16)}
  .midcta{background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--ink-1),var(--ink-0))!important;border-top:1px solid rgba(127,168,221,.14)}
  .proofbar{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ink-1),var(--ink-0))!important;border-top:1px solid rgba(127,168,221,.14)}
  .flagship{background:radial-gradient(130% 150% at 18% -10%,#182740 0%,var(--ink-1) 55%,var(--ink-0) 100%)!important;border:1px solid rgba(127,168,221,.13)!important}
  /* spotlight primary button + richer, slower reveals */
  .btn-primary{box-shadow:0 18px 42px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
  .btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 24px 54px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.62)}
  .reveal{transform:translateY(34px);transition:opacity .9s ease,transform .95s cubic-bezier(.16,.82,.28,1)}
  /* embedded work framed as a lit stage */
  .shot{box-shadow:0 50px 100px -50px rgba(0,0,0,.6),0 0 0 1px rgba(19,41,74,.05)}

  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     ROUND 2 · "THE MONOLITH" — grand / bold / maximalist SCALE with
     Yeezus-stark ornament: display typeface, colossal type, enormous
     metrics, architectural geometry. Still pure re-skin.
     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  h1,h2,h3{font-family:'Archivo','Hanken Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif}
  .wb-mark,.wb-old,.wb-top,.wb-bottom{font-family:'Hanken Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif}   /* protect the wordmark */
  /* colossal hero */
  .hero .wrap{padding:96px 32px 110px}
  .hero-grid{max-width:980px}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(3.2rem,7.6vw,6.4rem);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.042em;line-height:.98}
  .hero p.sub{font-size:clamp(18px,1.75vw,21px);max-width:52ch}
  /* monumental section heads */
  section{padding:134px 0}
  .sec-head{max-width:1000px}
  .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,5rem);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.042em;line-height:.98}
  .about h2{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.4vw,3.5rem);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.036em;line-height:1.0}
  .case h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.1vw,2.7rem);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.06}
  .sec-head p{font-size:19px;max-width:640px}   /* consistent readable line length for all section intros */
  .eyebrow{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.38em;font-weight:700}
  /* grander dark theater — more black space, bigger presence */
  .pillars,.cta{padding:154px 0}
  .pillars .sec-head h2,.cta .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(2.9rem,6.6vw,5.6rem)}
  .flagship{padding:clamp(30px,4vw,60px)}
  .flagship h3{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,3rem);font-weight:900}
  /* proof points are PHRASES, not KPI numbers — bold but sized to read, not shout */
  .pf b{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.3vw,2rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.1}
  .pf>span{font-size:12.5px;margin-top:10px}
  .cm .m b{font-size:18.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .flagship .fm .m b{font-size:16px;font-weight:700}
  /* Case study grid: top-align columns so the shorter one doesn't float in dead space */
  .case-grid{align-items:start}
  /* editorial B&W on the client photo — blooms to color on hover, ties it to the monochrome palette */
  /* Case study → stacked magazine layout: full-width photo banner, wide text rectangle, bridge under the story */
  .case-grid.restack{display:block}
  .case-grid.restack>.reveal:first-child{margin-bottom:46px}
  .case-grid.restack .case-photo{width:100%;aspect-ratio:2.4/1;object-fit:cover;display:block}
  .case-grid.restack h2{max-width:940px}
  .case-grid.restack .cr-story{columns:2;column-gap:54px;margin-top:12px}
  .case-grid.restack .cr-story p.body{break-inside:avoid}
  .case-grid.restack .bridge{max-width:none;margin:36px 0 8px}
  .case-grid.restack .cm{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);margin-top:30px}
  @media(max-width:820px){
    .case-grid.restack .case-photo{aspect-ratio:16/9}
    .case-grid.restack .cr-story{columns:1}
    .case-grid.restack .cm{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  }
  /* architectural geometry — sharper, monolithic */
  .svc,.svc-detail,.shot,.flagship,.hv-card,.bridge,.fg-chart,.cm .m,.build-card,.svc-photo,.fg-art,.case-photo,.about-photo{border-radius:5px}
  .btn,.btn-nav,.btn-primary,.btn-line{border-radius:3px;font-weight:700}
  .btn{padding:16px 30px}
  .btn-nav{padding:11px 22px}
  /* stark seams between light movements */
  .pain,.caps,.about{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}

  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     ROUND 3 · STRUCTURE + TUNE — editorial left-anchored section heads
     with stark "chapter" ticks, wider dark stages; grain / darks / motion
     dialed for a cleaner Yeezus-stark maximalism.
     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  /* de-center every section head into a bold, left-anchored editorial block */
  .sec-head,.sec-head.center{max-width:960px;margin-left:0;margin-right:auto;text-align:left}
  /* stark chapter tick above each section eyebrow */
  .sec-head .eyebrow{position:relative;display:inline-block;padding-top:22px;margin-bottom:22px}
  .sec-head .eyebrow::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:54px;height:2px;background:var(--blue)}
  .pillars .sec-head .eyebrow::before,.cta .sec-head .eyebrow::before{background:var(--blue-l)}
  /* dark theater goes wider + grander */
  .pillars .wrap,.cta .wrap{max-width:1300px}
  /* ── TUNE (C): keep it stark & clean ── */
  :root{--ink-0:#0b0e15;--ink-1:#111725}     /* warm the near-black a hair */
  body::after{opacity:.055}                   /* subtle grain, no blend (cheap to paint) */
  .reveal{transform:translateY(28px)}         /* calmer motion */
  /* mobile: cap the colossal type so nothing overflows */
  @media(max-width:640px){
    .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,9vw,3.3rem);line-height:1.03}
    .sec-head h2,.case h2,.about h2,.pillars .sec-head h2,.cta .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,8.2vw,2.9rem)}
    section,.pillars,.cta{padding:92px 0}
  }

  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     ROUND 3b · EXPLORER STAGE — the interactive command center framed
     as a lit dark theater: the bright report + chips sit on near-black,
     labels recolored for the dark. Report/tabs/JS untouched.
     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  .xstage{margin-top:66px;padding:clamp(26px,4.2vw,58px);border-radius:8px;
    background:radial-gradient(125% 135% at 50% -12%,#182740 0%,var(--ink-1) 46%,var(--ink-0) 100%);
    border:1px solid rgba(127,168,221,.16);box-shadow:0 60px 130px -60px rgba(0,0,0,.72)}
  .xstage .sh-head{margin-bottom:26px}
  .xstage .sh-head .eyebrow{color:var(--blue-l)}
  .xstage .sh-head h3{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.55rem,2.7vw,2.15rem)}
  .xstage .pbx-case-tag,.xstage .shot-cap{color:#8fa3bd}
  .xstage .pbx-hint{color:#aebfd8}
  .xstage .shot{box-shadow:0 44px 100px -44px rgba(0,0,0,.78),0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
  .xstage .pbx-case button{box-shadow:0 22px 50px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
  .xstage .pbx-tab{box-shadow:0 8px 20px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}

  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     ROUND 4 · "TERMINAL PRECISION" (prototype)
     (1) monospace utility font on the data / label / metadata layer
     (2) hairline geometry — crisp 1px borders instead of soft blur
     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  :root{--edge:#ccd6e3}
  /* the data / label / metadata layer speaks monospace */
  .eyebrow,.step .time,.pbx-case i,.pbx-case-tag,.shot-cap,.proofline .k,.cred-badge,#pbxTag,.pf b{
    font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',ui-monospace,'SFMono-Regular',Menlo,monospace}
  .eyebrow{letter-spacing:.16em}
  .pf b{letter-spacing:-.005em;font-weight:600}
  .cred-badge{font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.03em}
  .pbx-case i{letter-spacing:.1em}
  /* hairline precision on light-section cards — crisp edges, no bloom */
  .svc,.bridge,.chain-card,.build-card,.info-card,.cm .m{box-shadow:none;border:1px solid var(--edge)}
  .cm .m{background:var(--paper)}
  .svc{transition:border-color .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
  .svc:hover{border-color:var(--navy);box-shadow:none;transform:translateY(-2px)}
  .pbx-case button{box-shadow:none;border:1px solid var(--edge)}
  .pbx-case button:hover{border-color:var(--navy);box-shadow:none;transform:translateY(-2px)}
  .shot{box-shadow:none}
  .xstage .shot{box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(127,168,221,.30),0 24px 54px -42px rgba(0,0,0,.5);border:1px solid rgba(127,168,221,.22)}
  .xstage .pbx-case button{box-shadow:none;border-color:rgba(127,168,221,.20)}

  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     ROUND 5 · "INSTRUMENT PANEL" (from the design panel)
     Through-line: the page reads as an analytical instrument. Blueprint
     dark theaters + luminous accent + tabular data + terminal chrome.
     All static or scroll-observer-gated — no blend-modes, perf-safe.
     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  /* (1) HERO — glowing blueprint dark theaters: brighter blue top-glow,
         a receding hairline coordinate grid, a luminous top rim.        */
  .pillars,.cta{background:
    radial-gradient(100% 72% at 50% -12%,rgba(46,116,196,.34),transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(130% 150% at 50% -25%,#16233d 0%,var(--ink-1) 48%,var(--ink-0) 100%)!important}
  .flagship{background:
    radial-gradient(95% 75% at 24% -14%,rgba(46,116,196,.30),transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(130% 150% at 18% -10%,#16233d 0%,var(--ink-1) 55%,var(--ink-0) 100%)!important}
  .midcta{background:
    radial-gradient(80% 130% at 50% -35%,rgba(46,116,196,.30),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(100deg,var(--ink-1),var(--ink-0))!important}
  .proofbar{background:
    radial-gradient(90% 130% at 50% -35%,rgba(46,116,196,.24),transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ink-1),var(--ink-0))!important}
  .xstage{background:
    radial-gradient(90% 75% at 50% -14%,rgba(46,116,196,.30),transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(125% 135% at 50% -12%,#16233d 0%,var(--ink-1) 46%,var(--ink-0) 100%)!important}
  .pillars,.cta,.midcta,.proofbar,.flagship,.xstage{position:relative;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(127,168,221,.30)}
  .pillars::before,.cta::before,.midcta::before,.proofbar::before,.flagship::before,.xstage::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;border-radius:inherit;
    background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(127,168,221,.05) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(127,168,221,.05) 1px,transparent 1px);
    background-size:46px 46px;
    -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,#000 24%,#000 86%,transparent);
            mask:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,#000 24%,#000 86%,transparent)}
  .pillars .wrap,.cta .wrap,.proofbar .wrap,.midcta .wrap,.midcta .mc-in{position:relative;z-index:1}
  .flagship>*,.xstage>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
  /* (2) tabular mono numerals on the real figures */
  body{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums lining-nums}
  .pf b,.step .n,.sd-price,.flagship .fm .m b{font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',ui-monospace,'SFMono-Regular',monospace;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;font-feature-settings:'tnum' 1,'zero' 1}
  svg text{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
  /* (3) luminous accent underline draws in on scroll-reveal */
  .sec-head h2{position:relative}
  .sec-head h2::after{content:"";display:block;height:2px;width:0;margin-top:20px;background:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(31,95,168,.5);transition:width .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1) .15s}
  .sec-head.in h2::after{width:72px}
  .pillars .sec-head h2::after,.cta .sec-head h2::after{background:var(--blue-l);box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(127,168,221,.55)}
  /* (4) glass-rim cards: top sheen at rest, luminous blue edge on hover */
  .svc,.build-card,.chain-card,.cm .m,.bridge,.info-card{box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
  .svc:hover{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6),0 0 0 1px rgba(31,95,168,.28),0 22px 50px -30px rgba(19,41,74,.5);transform:translateY(-2px)}
  /* (5) terminal chrome — the live explorer announces itself */
  .xstage .shot .bar i{display:none}
  .xstage .shot .bar::before{content:"\25CF LIVE";font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',monospace;font-size:9.5px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#5fd08a;align-self:center}
  .xstage #pbxTag::before{content:"> ";color:#7fa8dd}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.sec-head h2::after{transition:none;width:72px}}
  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     SERVICE-PAGE BRIDGE · carry the instrument-panel dark theater onto
     the one dark section on service pages (.money). Matches the
     homepage's .pillars/.cta/.flagship glow, grid + luminous rim.
     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  .money{background:
    radial-gradient(90% 120% at 50% -20%,rgba(46,116,196,.30),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(130% 150% at 50% -25%,#16233d 0%,var(--ink-1) 52%,var(--ink-0) 100%)!important;
    position:relative;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(127,168,221,.30);border-top:1px solid rgba(127,168,221,.16)}
  .money::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
    background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(127,168,221,.05) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(127,168,221,.05) 1px,transparent 1px);
    background-size:46px 46px;
    -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,#000 24%,#000 86%,transparent);
            mask:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,#000 24%,#000 86%,transparent)}
  .money .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
  .money .sec-head h2::after{background:var(--blue-l);box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(127,168,221,.55)}


  /* ═══ MACHINE THEATER — the explorer staged in its own room (Higgsfield backplate) ═══ */
  .mstage{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:8px;padding:clamp(24px,3.8vw,50px);
    background:radial-gradient(120% 140% at 50% -10%,#182740 0%,#111725 50%,#0b0e15 100%);
    border:1px solid rgba(127,168,221,.16);box-shadow:0 60px 130px -60px rgba(0,0,0,.72)}
  .mstage::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:url(svc-modeling-back.jpg) center/cover no-repeat;
    opacity:.45;pointer-events:none}
  .mstage::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
    background:radial-gradient(95% 80% at 50% 48%, rgba(6,12,24,0) 30%, rgba(6,12,24,.6) 74%, rgba(4,9,18,.85) 100%)}
  .mstage>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
  .mstage>.stage-back{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
    opacity:.45;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.mstage>.stage-back{display:none}}
  .mstage .sh-head .eyebrow{color:#9fc0ea}
  .mstage .sh-head h3{color:#fff}
  .mstage iframe.bagx ~ .shot-cap{color:#8fa3bd;display:block;text-align:center;position:relative;padding:0 96px;margin-top:24px}
  .mstage iframe.bagx ~ .shot-cap::before,.mstage iframe.bagx ~ .shot-cap::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:50%;width:72px;height:1px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(148,190,246,0),rgba(148,190,246,.4))}
  .mstage iframe.bagx ~ .shot-cap::before{left:0}
  .mstage iframe.bagx ~ .shot-cap::after{right:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(148,190,246,.4),rgba(148,190,246,0))}
  .mstage iframe.bagx{box-shadow:0 0 0 6px #0d1626,0 0 0 7px rgba(148,190,246,.2),
    0 26px 60px -22px rgba(38,84,164,.38),0 50px 110px -44px rgba(0,0,0,.6) !important}
  .mstage.reveal iframe.bagx{filter:brightness(.06) saturate(.6)}
  .mstage.reveal.in iframe.bagx{animation:bagxPowerOn 1.05s ease-out .12s forwards}
  @keyframes bagxPowerOn{0%{filter:brightness(.06) saturate(.6)}62%{filter:brightness(1.07) saturate(1.02)}100%{filter:brightness(1) saturate(1)}}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .mstage.reveal iframe.bagx{filter:none}
    .mstage.reveal.in iframe.bagx{animation:none}}

  /* switchboard staged as an instrument */
  #ma-card{border-radius:12px;border:1px solid rgba(19,41,74,.25);position:relative;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 6px #0d1626,0 0 0 7px rgba(96,140,204,.35),
      0 26px 60px -22px rgba(38,84,164,.30),0 50px 110px -44px rgba(19,41,74,.5)}