/* ============================================================
   Mueller Investment — design after the "Optimus" reference:
   near-black monochrome, Geist type, huge left-aligned headlines,
   pill buttons, rounded dark cards with subtle borders.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --bg: #000000;
  --panel: #080808;
  --card: #0f0f0f;
  --card-hover: #141414;
  --border: #222222;
  --ink: #ffffff;
  --ink-mid: #b8b8b8;
  --ink-dim: #7a7a7a;
  --sans: "Geist", "Inter", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --mono: "Geist Mono", "SFMono-Regular", Consolas, monospace;
  --radius: 24px;
  --max: 1200px;
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

::selection { background: #fff; color: #000; }

/* ---------- Pills (buttons) ---------- */

.pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.pill--light { background: #fff; color: #000; border: 1px solid #fff; }
.pill--light:hover { background: #d9d9d9; border-color: #d9d9d9; }

.pill--dark {
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.7);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.pill--dark:hover { background: #fff; color: #000; border-color: #fff; }

.pill--outline { background: transparent; color: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.pill--outline:hover { border-color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Navigation ---------- */

.nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.1rem clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  transition: background 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.nav--solid {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
}

.nav__brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.nav__mark { height: 1.9em; width: auto; align-self: center; }

.nav__lockup { height: 2.6em; width: auto; display: block; }

.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
}

.nav__links a {
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.nav__links a:hover { color: #fff; }

.nav__links a.nav__cta { color: #000; }
.nav__links a.nav__cta:hover { color: #000; }

.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}

.nav__toggle span {
  width: 26px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100svh;
  padding: clamp(0.5rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  display: flex;
}

.hero__media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: clamp(0.5rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 75% 50%, #1a120a 0%, #050505 60%);
}

.hero__video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.6s ease;
}

.hero__video--ready { opacity: 1; }

.hero__veil {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82) 25%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), transparent 35%);
}

.hero__frame {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.9rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  max-width: 14em;
  animation: rise 1s 0.2s ease both;
}

.hero__cta {
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  animation: rise 1s 0.45s ease both;
}

.hero__foot {
  position: absolute;
  left: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  right: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 2rem;
  animation: rise 1s 0.7s ease both;
}

.hero__foot p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink-mid); }
.hero__foot strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }
.hero__foot-left { max-width: 420px; }
.hero__foot-right { text-align: right; white-space: nowrap; }
.hero__spark { color: var(--ink-mid); margin-right: 0.3rem; }

@keyframes rise {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */

.section { padding: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 8rem) clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem); }

.section__inner { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; }

.section__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.section__head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.section__head .section__title { margin-bottom: 0; }

.section__lede {
  max-width: 560px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  margin: -1rem 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.section__note {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

/* ---------- Trust rows + stats ---------- */

.trust {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.8rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.trust__head { font-weight: 500; font-size: 1rem; }
.trust__sub { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.stat__value {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.stat__label { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ---------- Media panels ---------- */

.media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(320px, 46vw, 540px);
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(0.85) contrast(1.05);
}

.media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), transparent 45%);
}

.media figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  left: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  bottom: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  z-index: 1;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  max-width: 460px;
}

.media figcaption strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }

/* ---------- Portfolio dashboard mockup ---------- */

.dash {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 90% at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 168, 76, 0.07), transparent 60%),
    var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.dash__brand {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.dash__label { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-dim); }

.dash__value {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0.2rem 0 1.6rem;
}

.dash__delta {
  font-size: 0.55em;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  vertical-align: 0.35em;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.dash__spark { width: 100%; height: 120px; display: block; }

.dash__side {
  display: grid;
  align-content: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.dash__chip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
}

.dash__chip span { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.dash__chip strong { font-family: var(--mono); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.05rem; }

.dash__note {
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  top: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */

.cards { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }
.cards--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.cards--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

.card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.card:hover { background: var(--card-hover); border-color: #333; }

.card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.card p { color: var(--ink-mid); font-size: 0.95rem; }

.card__pct {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.card__bar {
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card__bar span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: var(--w);
  background: #fff;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 1.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.25s;
}

.card.reveal--in .card__bar span { transform: scaleX(1); }

.card--case { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.card--case p { margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }

.card__link {
  margin-top: auto;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.card__link span { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.card__link:hover span { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- Process steps ---------- */

.process {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.process__media {
  position: sticky;
  top: 6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process__media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(380px, 42vw, 560px);
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(0.8) contrast(1.05);
}

.steps { display: grid; }

.step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 6rem 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.step:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }

.step__num {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  padding-top: 0.35rem;
}

.step h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.step p { color: var(--ink-mid); max-width: 620px; font-size: 0.98rem; }

/* ---------- Benefits ---------- */

.benefits {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.benefit h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.benefit p { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ---------- Testimonial ---------- */

.quote {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 35%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.quote::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82);
}

.quote blockquote, .quote figcaption { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.quote blockquote {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.8rem;
}

.quote figcaption { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.quote figcaption strong { color: var(--ink-mid); font-weight: 500; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */

.faq { max-width: 780px; }

.faq__item {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.faq__item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }

.faq__item summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__item summary:hover { color: var(--ink-mid); }

.faq__icon {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.faq__icon::before, .faq__icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 50% auto auto 0;
  width: 14px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--ink-mid);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq__icon::after { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.faq__item[open] .faq__icon::after { transform: rotate(0deg); }

.faq__item p {
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  padding: 0 2.5rem 1.5rem 0;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */

.section--cta { padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 9rem); }

.cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: url("../assets/img/rays.svg") center / cover no-repeat, var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.cta > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.cta__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.cta__sub {
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.2rem;
}

.cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */

.footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem) 2rem;
}

.footer__inner {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.footer__brand p {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  max-width: 340px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.footer__head { font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }

.footer__col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.55rem; }

.footer__col a {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer__col a:hover { color: #fff; }

.footer__legal {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ---------- Reveal-on-scroll ---------- */

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.reveal--in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .hero__title, .hero__cta, .hero__foot { animation: none; }
  .card__bar span { transform: scaleX(1); transition: none; }
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .cards--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process__media { position: static; }
  .process__media img { height: clamp(260px, 45vw, 380px); }
  .dash { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dash__note { top: auto; bottom: 1.2rem; }
  .trust { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .benefits { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  /* Let the headline wrap naturally on narrow screens — the forced line
     break overflows the viewport and drags the whole page wider. */
  .hero__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 3rem); }
  .hero__title br { display: none; }
  .hero__frame { min-width: 0; }

  .trust { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.1rem; }

  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }

  .nav__links {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    gap: 1.8rem;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }

  .nav__links--open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
  .nav__links a { font-size: 1.15rem; }

  .nav--menu-open .nav__toggle span:first-child { transform: translateY(3.75px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav--menu-open .nav__toggle span:last-child { transform: translateY(-3.75px) rotate(-45deg); }

  .hero__foot { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero__foot-right { text-align: left; white-space: normal; }

  .cards--3, .cards--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .benefits { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .step { grid-template-columns: 3.5rem 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Lively pass: warm accent, ambient light, texture, motion
   ============================================================ */

:root { --accent: #7fa9d0; }

html { background: #000; }
body { background: transparent; }

/* subtle dot grid + warm aurora glows behind everything */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 34px 34px;
}
body::after {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(620px 460px at 12% -6%, rgba(127,169,208,0.13), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(760px 580px at 106% 32%, rgba(96,124,190,0.10), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(680px 540px at -12% 82%, rgba(127,169,208,0.08), transparent 60%);
}

/* eyebrows above section titles */
.eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: "◇"; font-size: 0.72em; }

/* marquee ticker */
.ticker {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.95rem 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.016);
}
.ticker__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.6rem;
  width: max-content;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.ticker__track .d { color: var(--accent); }
@keyframes ticker-scroll { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* accents & hover life */
.hero__spark { color: var(--accent); }
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.hero__title {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.pill--light:hover { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: #000; }
.pill--outline:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }

.card { transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease; }
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(127,169,208,0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -24px rgba(127,169,208,0.28);
}
.card__pct { color: var(--accent); }
.card__link:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.card__link span { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.card__link:hover span { transform: translateX(5px); }

.stat__value {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ffffff 40%, var(--accent));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.trust__head::before { content: "◇ "; color: var(--accent); }

.dash__delta { color: #8fd7a8; }
.dash__chip strong { color: var(--accent); }

.step__num { color: var(--accent); }

.benefit { transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease; }
.benefit:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(127,169,208,0.4); }

.media img, .process__media img { transition: transform 0.9s ease; }
.media:hover img, .process__media:hover img { transform: scale(1.035); }

.quote figcaption strong { color: var(--accent); }

.faq__item summary:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.footer__head { color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================================
   Bright pass: light sections, patterns, more imagery
   ============================================================ */

/* --- light "paper" section (Advisory) --- */
.section--light {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f2f5f8 0%, #e6ebf1 100%);
  color: #12161b;
}
.section--light .section__title { color: #12161b; }
.section--light .section__lede { color: #4e5a66; }
.section--light .eyebrow { color: #476e93; }
.section--light .card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #d8dfe7;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -18px rgba(40, 55, 70, 0.25);
}
.section--light .card h3 { color: #12161b; }
.section--light .card p { color: #4e5a66; }
.section--light .card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(90, 130, 170, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -22px rgba(60, 90, 120, 0.35);
}
.section--light .card__link { color: #12161b; }
.section--light .card__link:hover { color: #476e93; }

/* --- warm gold CTA --- */
.section--cta {
  background:
    radial-gradient(720px 400px at 85% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #eef2f6 0%, #ccd9e5 55%, #b3c5d6 100%);
  color: #101418;
}
.section--cta .cta__title { color: #ffffff; }
.section--cta .cta__sub { color: #c2cbd4; }
.section--cta .cta {
  border-color: rgba(127, 169, 208, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 90px -40px rgba(20, 32, 45, 0.85);
}

/* --- diamond lattice pattern (FAQ) --- */
.section--pattern {
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.028) 0 1px, transparent 1px 26px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.028) 0 1px, transparent 1px 26px);
}

/* --- full-bleed image bands --- */
.media--band { margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.media--band img { width: 100%; display: block; }


/* ---------- Friendlier hero: warm city image with slow zoom ---------- */
.hero__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  animation: hero-zoom 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes hero-zoom {
  from { transform: scale(1); }
  to { transform: scale(1.12); }
}
.hero__veil {
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72) 22%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22) 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), transparent 35%);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__img { animation: none; }
}

/* ---------- Venture logos in cards ---------- */
.card__logo {
  display: block;
  height: 30px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0.9rem;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.95;
}