/* ============================================================================
   RST Reserve — rst-reserve.com
   Dark editorial + glassmorphism. Palette derived from the brand mark.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ------------------------------- tokens --------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* spectrum, sampled from the logo */
  --blue:    #1E63F5;
  --indigo:  #4467F7;
  --violet:  #7B5CF6;
  --purple:  #A855F7;
  --magenta: #C951F3;
  --pink:    #FF4FA3;
  --rose:    #FF8FB8;
  --peach:   #FFC2AC;
  --sand:    #FFE7A0;

  --spectrum: linear-gradient(90deg,
    var(--blue) 0%, var(--indigo) 16%, var(--violet) 30%, var(--purple) 44%,
    var(--magenta) 57%, var(--pink) 70%, var(--rose) 81%, var(--peach) 91%, var(--sand) 100%);

  /* ground */
  --bg:        #000000;
  --bg-raise:  #050508;

  /* glass */
  --glass-bg:      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  --glass-bg-2:    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);
  --glass-brd:     rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  --glass-brd-lit: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  --glass-blur:    22px;
  --glass-shadow:  0 1px 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06) inset,
                   0 18px 48px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.85);

  /* type */
  --ink:      #FFFFFF;
  --ink-soft: #C9C9D2;
  --ink-mute: #8A8A96;
  --ink-dim:  #5B5B66;

  --font-display: 'Inter Tight', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'IBM Plex Mono', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, 'SF Mono', Menlo, Consolas, monospace;

  /* metrics */
  --shell: 1240px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 5vw, 56px);
  --radius:   18px;
  --radius-lg: 26px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --header-h: 74px;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22, .68, 0, 1);
}

/* ------------------------------- reset ---------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-feature-settings: 'kern' 1, 'liga' 1, 'cv11' 1;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body.is-locked { overflow: hidden; }

img, svg, canvas { display: block; max-width: 100%; }

/* the hidden attribute must beat every display rule below (e.g. .mobile-nav) */
[hidden] { display: none !important; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, p, figure, blockquote, dl, dd, ol, ul { margin: 0; }
ol, ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }

::selection { background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35); color: #fff; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--purple);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 12px;
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: #fff;
  color: #000;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 16px; }

/* ------------------------------ layout ---------------------------------- */
.shell {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--shell);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.section {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: clamp(88px, 12vw, 160px);
}

/* keep anchor targets clear of the fixed masthead */
[id] { scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 28px); }

.section--tinted::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.022) 22%, rgba(255,255,255,0.022) 78%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.section--tinted::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.13), transparent);
}

/* ---------------------------- ambient field ------------------------------ */
.aurora {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.aurora__orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: 0.42;
  will-change: transform;
}

.aurora__orb--blue {
  width: 620px; height: 620px;
  top: -180px; left: -160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--blue), transparent 68%);
  animation: drift-a 26s var(--ease) infinite alternate;
}

.aurora__orb--violet {
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  top: 24%; right: -220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--purple), transparent 68%);
  opacity: 0.3;
  animation: drift-b 32s var(--ease) infinite alternate;
}

.aurora__orb--rose {
  width: 560px; height: 560px;
  bottom: -160px; left: 32%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--pink), transparent 68%);
  opacity: 0.24;
  animation: drift-c 29s var(--ease) infinite alternate;
}

/* film grain keeps the blur from banding */
.aurora__grain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -50%;
  opacity: 0.035;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='140' height='140' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

@keyframes drift-a { to { transform: translate3d(120px, 90px, 0) scale(1.14); } }
@keyframes drift-b { to { transform: translate3d(-140px, -70px, 0) scale(1.08); } }
@keyframes drift-c { to { transform: translate3d(90px, -110px, 0) scale(1.16); } }

main, .masthead, .footer, .mobile-nav { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ------------------------------- glass ---------------------------------- */
.glass {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(150%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(150%);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .45s var(--ease), background .45s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease);
}

/* specular top edge — the tell of real glass */
.glass::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.28), rgba(255,255,255,0) 34%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 68%, rgba(255,255,255,0.09));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
          mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ------------------------------ typography ------------------------------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.eyebrow__rule {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  opacity: .85;
}

.eyebrow__dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(168,85,247,.16), 0 0 14px 2px rgba(168,85,247,.7);
  animation: pulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%      { opacity: .35; }
}

.section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.6vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.032em;
  font-weight: 600;
  max-width: 18ch;
}

.section__lede {
  margin-top: 22px;
  max-width: 60ch;
  font-size: clamp(15.5px, 1.35vw, 17.5px);
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}

.section__head { margin-bottom: clamp(44px, 6vw, 72px); }

.section__head--split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: end;
}
.section__head--split .section__lede { margin-top: 0; }

/* ------------------------------- buttons -------------------------------- */
.btn {
  --btn-bg: transparent;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 550;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease),
              border-color .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), opacity .3s;
}

.btn--sm { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 13.5px; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; padding-block: 17px; font-size: 15px; }

.btn--primary {
  background: #fff;
  color: #08080C;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(199, 120, 255, .55);
}
.btn--primary:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--glass {
  background: var(--glass-bg-2);
  border-color: var(--glass-brd);
  color: var(--ink);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}
.btn--glass:hover {
  border-color: var(--glass-brd-lit);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--ghost {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  border-color: var(--glass-brd);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--glass-brd-lit); }

.btn[disabled], .btn.is-busy { pointer-events: none; opacity: .62; }

.btn__spinner {
  display: none;
  width: 15px; height: 15px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,.24);
  border-top-color: #08080C;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin .7s linear infinite;
}
.btn.is-busy .btn__spinner { display: block; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ------------------------------ masthead -------------------------------- */
.masthead {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 14px var(--gutter) 0;
  transition: padding .5s var(--ease);
}

.masthead__glass {
  max-width: var(--shell);
  margin-inline: auto;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease),
              box-shadow .5s var(--ease), backdrop-filter .5s var(--ease);
}

.masthead.is-stuck { padding-top: 10px; }
.masthead.is-stuck .masthead__glass {
  background: rgba(8, 8, 12, 0.55);
  border-color: var(--glass-brd);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06) inset, 0 12px 36px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
}

.masthead__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  height: var(--header-h);
  padding-inline: clamp(14px, 2vw, 22px);
  max-width: none;
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand__mark {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(168, 85, 247, .35));
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease), filter .6s var(--ease);
}
.brand:hover .brand__mark {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(255, 79, 163, .55));
}
.brand__type { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
.brand__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
}
.brand__sub {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.19em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

.masthead__nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.masthead__nav a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 9px 15px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  transition: color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
}
.masthead__nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px; right: 15px; bottom: 4px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.masthead__nav a:hover { color: var(--ink); background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.masthead__nav a:hover::after,
.masthead__nav a.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.masthead__nav a.is-active { color: var(--ink); }

.masthead__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.burger {
  display: none;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  background: var(--glass-bg-2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  place-items: center;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.burger span {
  display: block;
  width: 17px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), opacity .3s;
}
.burger span + span { margin-top: 5px; }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:first-child { transform: translateY(3.25px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:last-child  { transform: translateY(-3.25px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* mobile drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 26px;
  padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 40px) var(--gutter) 48px;
  background: rgba(4, 4, 7, 0.82);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(160%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(160%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .4s var(--ease);
}
/* stay click-through while fading out, before `hidden` is restored */
.mobile-nav:not(.is-open) { pointer-events: none; }
.mobile-nav.is-open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.mobile-nav nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.mobile-nav nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  padding-block: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.mobile-nav__mail {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

/* -------------------------------- hero ---------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: clamp(130px, 18vh, 190px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(70px, 10vw, 120px);
  min-height: min(100svh, 940px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(0, 0.92fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6.4vw, 82px);
  line-height: 1.015;
  letter-spacing: -0.042em;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero__title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  background-size: 220% 100%;
  animation: sweep 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes sweep {
  from { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  to   { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

.hero__lede {
  max-width: 54ch;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.45vw, 18.5px);
  line-height: 1.66;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.hero__cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 38px;
}

.hero__facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: clamp(20px, 4vw, 44px);
  margin-top: 52px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.hero__fact dt {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: .17em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.hero__fact dd {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* animated ring */
.hero__visual { display: grid; place-items: center; }
.ring-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: min(100%, 460px);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.ring {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ring-stage__glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 14%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168,85,247,.22), transparent 62%);
  filter: blur(48px);
}

.scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 26px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.scroll-hint span {
  width: 1px; height: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--ink-dim));
  animation: drop 2.2s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes drop {
  0%   { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; }
  45%  { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; }
  55%  { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: bottom; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; }
}

/* -------------------------------- ticker -------------------------------- */
.ticker {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: 20px;
  border-block: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.015);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
}
.ticker__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 46s linear infinite;
}
.ticker__track span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: .19em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker__track i {
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); } }

/* ------------------------------- pillars -------------------------------- */
.pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.pillar { padding: clamp(28px, 3vw, 38px); }
.pillar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .5s var(--ease);
}
.pillar:hover { border-color: var(--glass-brd-lit); background: var(--glass-bg-2); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.pillar:hover::after { opacity: .9; }

.pillar__index {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pillar h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(23px, 2.4vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.026em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.pillar p { color: var(--ink-mute); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.68; }

.ticklist {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  display: grid;
  gap: 11px;
}
.ticklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  font-size: 13.8px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ticklist li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 8px;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--spectrum);
}

/* ------------------------------ thesis grid ------------------------------ */
.thesis-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.card { padding: clamp(26px, 2.8vw, 34px); }
.card:hover { border-color: var(--glass-brd-lit); background: var(--glass-bg-2); transform: translateY(-4px); }

.card__num {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.28;
  margin-bottom: 11px;
}
.card p { color: var(--ink-mute); font-size: 14.6px; line-height: 1.66; }

/* ------------------------------- mandate -------------------------------- */
.mandate { padding: clamp(10px, 1.4vw, 16px); }

.mandate__grid { display: grid; }
.mandate__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(140px, 0.28fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 44px);
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 26px) clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  transition: background .35s var(--ease);
}
.mandate__row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.mandate__row:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.028); }
.mandate__row dt {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  padding-top: 3px;
}
.mandate__row dd {
  font-size: 15.4px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.beliefs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.belief { padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 34px); }
.belief p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(16.5px, 1.7vw, 19px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  text-wrap: pretty;
}
.belief::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: clamp(26px, 3vw, 34px); bottom: 0;
  width: 44px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  opacity: .55;
}

/* -------------------------------- steps --------------------------------- */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  counter-reset: step;
}
.step { padding: clamp(26px, 2.8vw, 34px); }
.step:hover { border-color: var(--glass-brd-lit); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.step__num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.step h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.step p { color: var(--ink-mute); font-size: 14.4px; line-height: 1.65; }

/* -------------------------------- contact -------------------------------- */
.section--contact { padding-bottom: clamp(96px, 12vw, 150px); }

.contact__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.86fr) minmax(0, 1.14fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 68px);
  align-items: start;
}

.contact__aside { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 34px); }
.contact__aside .section__lede { max-width: 44ch; }

.contact__card { margin-top: 34px; padding: 6px; }
.contact__line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 17px 20px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  transition: background .35s var(--ease);
}
.contact__line + .contact__line { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
a.contact__line:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.contact__line-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  width: 74px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact__line-value {
  font-size: 14.6px;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.008em;
  margin-right: auto;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}
.contact__line svg { color: var(--ink-dim); flex-shrink: 0; transition: color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease); }
a.contact__line:hover svg { color: var(--ink); transform: translate(2px, -2px); }

.contact__note {
  margin-top: 26px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  max-width: 42ch;
}

/* --------------------------------- form ---------------------------------- */
.form-shell { padding: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 42px); }

.form { display: grid; gap: 20px; }

.form__head { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.form__head h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(21px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.026em;
}
.form__head p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-dim); margin-top: 6px; }

.field-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.field { display: grid; gap: 8px; min-width: 0; }

.field label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: .15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.req { color: var(--pink); }
.opt { color: var(--ink-dim); text-transform: none; letter-spacing: .02em; font-size: 10px; }

.field input,
.field textarea,
.field select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 128px; line-height: 1.6; }

.field input::placeholder,
.field textarea::placeholder { color: #4E4E58; }

.field input:hover,
.field textarea:hover,
.field select:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }

.field input:focus,
.field textarea:focus,
.field select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: rgba(168,85,247,.6);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(168,85,247,.14);
}

.field.is-invalid input,
.field.is-invalid textarea,
.field.is-invalid select {
  border-color: rgba(255, 79, 123, .65);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 79, 123, .12);
}

.select-wrap { position: relative; display: grid; }
.select-wrap select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  padding-right: 42px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.select-wrap select option { background: #0B0B10; color: #fff; }
.select-wrap svg {
  position: absolute;
  right: 15px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.field__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}
.counter {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.field__error {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #FF6F95;
  min-height: 0;
  display: none;
}
.field.is-invalid .field__error { display: block; }

/* honeypot — off-screen but not display:none, so bots still fill it */
.hp {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form__foot { display: grid; gap: 14px; margin-top: 4px; }
.form__legal {
  font-size: 11.8px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  text-align: center;
}

.form__status {
  display: none;
  padding: 15px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.form__status.is-visible { display: block; }
.form__status.is-ok {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(80, 220, 160, .09);
  border-color: rgba(80, 220, 160, .32);
  color: #7EE7BC;
}
.form__status.is-err {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(255, 79, 123, .09);
  border-color: rgba(255, 79, 123, .32);
  color: #FF8FAB;
}
.form__status a { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* success takeover */
.form-shell.is-sent .form > *:not(.form__status) { display: none; }
.form-shell.is-sent .form__status { text-align: center; padding: 34px 20px; }

/* -------------------------------- footer --------------------------------- */
.footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding-block: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px) 34px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.012);
}
.footer__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.footer__mission {
  font-size: 13.6px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  max-width: 48ch;
}
.footer__nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 22px; }
.footer__nav a {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  transition: color .3s;
}
.footer__nav a:hover { color: var(--ink); }

.footer__bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px 28px;
  padding-top: 26px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.footer__links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 24px; }
.footer__links a { transition: color .3s; }
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }

/* ------------------------------- reveals ---------------------------------
   Content is visible by default and only hidden once JS confirms it can put
   it back. Without scripting the whole page still reads.                    */
.js .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease);
}
.js .reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js .reveal[data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: .09s; }
.js .reveal[data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: .18s; }
.js .reveal[data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: .27s; }
.js .reveal[data-delay="4"] { transition-delay: .36s; }

/* ------------------------------ responsive ------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .masthead__nav { display: none; }
  .burger { display: grid; }
  .masthead__actions { margin-left: auto; }
  .masthead__actions .btn--ghost { display: none; }

  .hero { min-height: auto; }
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__visual { order: -1; }
  .ring-stage { width: min(74%, 320px); }
  .scroll-hint { display: none; }

  .contact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact__aside { position: static; }

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

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .section__head--split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; }
  .mandate__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .mandate__row dt { padding-top: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root { --header-h: 64px; --radius: 16px; }
  body { font-size: 15.5px; }
  .brand__sub { display: none; }
  .masthead__actions .btn { padding: 9px 15px; font-size: 13px; }
  .hero__facts { gap: 22px 30px; }
  .form-shell { padding: 22px 18px; }
  .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .masthead__actions .btn--primary { display: none; }
}

/* -------------------------- motion / fallbacks --------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
  }
  .js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .aurora__orb { animation: none; }
}

/* browsers without backdrop-filter get an opaque, still-handsome fallback */
@supports not ((-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (backdrop-filter: blur(1px))) {
  .glass, .masthead.is-stuck .masthead__glass { background: rgba(16, 16, 22, 0.92); }
  .mobile-nav { background: rgba(4, 4, 7, 0.98); }
}

@media print {
  .aurora, .masthead, .mobile-nav, .ticker, .scroll-hint, .hero__visual { display: none; }
  body { background: #fff; color: #000; }
}

/* statutory trading disclosure */
.footer__legal {
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 82ch;
}
.footer__legal p {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.footer__legal strong { color: var(--ink-mute); font-weight: 550; }
.footer__legal a {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  transition: color .3s;
}
.footer__legal a:hover { color: var(--ink); }

/* Companies House registration badge */
.ch-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  transition: border-color .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease);
  max-width: 100%;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ch-badge:hover {
  border-color: var(--glass-brd-lit);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.ch-badge__mark {
  font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ch-badge__meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  padding-left: 14px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.ch-badge svg { flex-shrink: 0; opacity: .7; }

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .ch-badge { gap: 8px; }
  .ch-badge__meta { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; flex-basis: 100%; }
}