/* ============================================================
   SAM MONAS CONSULTING — Refined Motion Edition
   Palette: Navy #1B3A5C / Dark Navy #15304D / Gold #C9A05F
   Type: Playfair Display (display) + Inter (body)
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --navy:        #1B3A5C;
  --navy-dark:   #15304D;
  --navy-deep:   #0E2238;
  --navy-2:      #2C4A6F;
  --gold:        #C9A05F;
  --gold-light:  #E2C68B;
  --gold-soft:   rgba(201,160,95,.16);
  --ink:         #1F2A37;
  --body:        #4B5563;
  --muted:       #6B7686;
  --line:        #E5E9EF;
  --line-2:      #EEF1F6;
  --bg-soft:     #F6F8FB;
  --bg-cream:    #F4EFE6;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;

  --maxw: 1220px;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --shadow: 0 18px 50px -28px rgba(21,48,77,.45);
  --shadow-sm: 0 6px 24px -16px rgba(21,48,77,.4);
  --shadow-gold: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(201,160,95,.5);

  --ff-display: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
  --ff-body: "Inter", -apple-system, "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;

  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(.83,0,.17,1);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  color: var(--body);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-dark); }

.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE LOAD OVERLAY
   ============================================================ */
.page-loader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: clip-path 1s var(--ease-in-out);
  clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
}
.page-loader.gone {
  clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
}
.page-loader .pl-mark {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.4vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .35em;
  max-width: 92vw;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: loaderIn 1.2s var(--ease-out) .1s forwards;
}
.page-loader .pl-mark > span { display: inline-block; }
.page-loader .pl-mark .gold-text { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .page-loader .pl-mark > span:last-child {
    flex-basis: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}
.page-loader .pl-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8%;
  left: 8%; right: 8%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-loader .pl-bar::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  animation: loaderBar 1s var(--ease-in-out) .2s forwards;
}
@keyframes loaderIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
@keyframes loaderBar {
  to { transform: scaleX(1); }
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL PROGRESS
   ============================================================ */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transform-origin: left;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  z-index: 100;
  transition: transform .08s linear;
}

/* ============================================================
   CUSTOM CURSOR — refined boutique style
   ============================================================ */
.cursor-dot, .cursor-ring {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  border-radius: 50%;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
/* Inner dot — a precise pinpoint */
.cursor-dot {
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(201,160,95,.5);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition:
    width .35s var(--ease-out),
    height .35s var(--ease-out),
    background .3s,
    box-shadow .3s;
}
/* Outer ring — soft glow + delicate gold border */
.cursor-ring {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,160,95,.55);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,160,95,.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px) saturate(140%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition:
    width .45s var(--ease-out),
    height .45s var(--ease-out),
    border-color .3s,
    background .3s,
    opacity .3s;
}
/* Hover state — ring expands and dot subtly shrinks */
.cursor-ring.hover {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-color: rgba(226,198,139,.85);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(226,198,139,.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 24px rgba(201,160,95,.25),
    inset 0 0 16px rgba(226,198,139,.15);
}
.cursor-dot.hover {
  width: 3px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(226,198,139,.8);
}

/* Click pulse state */
.cursor-ring.click {
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(226,198,139,.15);
}

/* Reading state — when hovering text inputs */
.cursor-ring.text {
  width: 4px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  border: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold) 30%, var(--gold) 70%, transparent);
}
.cursor-dot.text { opacity: 0; }

@media (hover: none), (max-width: 980px) {
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
h1, h2, h3 { color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.08; margin: 0; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; width: 32px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold); display: inline-block;
  transform-origin: left;
  animation: eyebrowLine 1s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
@keyframes eyebrowLine {
  from { transform: scaleX(0); }
  to { transform: scaleX(1); }
}
.lede { font-size: 1.18rem; color: var(--body); max-width: 60ch; line-height: 1.6; }
.gold { color: var(--gold); }

/* Split text animation - lines */
.split-line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.split-line > span {
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(110%);
  transition: transform .9s var(--ease-out);
}
.split-line.in > span {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger via inline --d (delay) */
.split-line > span { transition-delay: var(--d, 0s); }

/* Word-by-word fade */
.split-words .word {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity .7s var(--ease-out), transform .7s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 40ms);
}
.split-words.in .word {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   HEADER / NAV
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(21,48,77,.35);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(10px);
  transition: background .35s var(--ease-out), border-color .35s, backdrop-filter .35s, box-shadow .35s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,160,95,.22);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.04), 0 8px 24px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
/* Decorative gold accent line under header (on-dark state) */
.site-header.on-dark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; bottom: -1px;
  width: min(1180px, 92%);
  height: 1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,160,95,.55), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--line-2), 0 12px 30px -22px rgba(21,48,77,.35);
}
.site-header.scrolled::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,160,95,.45), transparent);
}

/* On dark hero header — light text */
.site-header.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .nav-links a { color: #fff; }
.site-header.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .brand .mark { color: #fff; }
.site-header.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .brand .mark .sm { color: var(--gold-light); }
.site-header.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .brand .tag { color: var(--gold-light); }
.site-header.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .nav-toggle span { background: #fff; }
.site-header.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .nav-links a.cta {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-dark);
}
.site-header.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .nav-links a.cta::before { background: #fff; }
.site-header.on-dark:not(.scrolled) { color: #fff; }
.site-header.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .nav-links a { color: #fff; }
.site-header.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .brand .mark { color: #fff; }
.site-header.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .brand .tag { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.site-header.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .nav-toggle span { background: #fff; }

.nav {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  height: 78px;
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: .42em; transition: opacity .2s; }
.brand:hover { opacity: .85; }
.brand .mark {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: .05em; color: var(--navy-dark); line-height: 1;
  transition: color .35s;
}
.brand .mark .sm { color: #B8924E; }
.brand .tag {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B8924E;
  transition: color .35s;
}
/* On dark hero header — slightly lighter gold for contrast */

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.nav-links a {
  position: relative;
  font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink);
  padding: 9px 16px;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.nav-links a:not(.cta)::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px; left: 16px; right: 16px;
  height: 1px; background: currentColor;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-links a:not(.cta):hover::after,
.nav-links a:not(.cta).active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left;
}
.nav-links a.active { font-weight: 600; }
.nav-links a.cta {
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff; margin-left: 14px;
  padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color .35s;
}
.nav-links a.cta::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.nav-links a.cta:hover { color: var(--navy-dark); }
.nav-links a.cta:hover::before { transform: translateY(0); }
.site-header.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .nav-links a.cta {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-dark);
}
.site-header.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .nav-links a.cta::before {
  background: #fff;
}
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy); margin: 5px 0; transition: .3s; transform-origin: center; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Push content down because header is fixed */
main, .page-banner, .hero { padding-top: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS — magnetic + fill animation
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  padding: 16px 30px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color .4s var(--ease-out), transform .3s var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 0;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.btn .btn-label { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.btn::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: background .3s;
  z-index: 1;
}
.btn::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 50%;
  width: 0; height: 0;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition: width .55s var(--ease-out), height .55s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: .15;
}
.btn:hover::after { width: 320px; height: 320px; }

.btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-dark); }
.btn-gold:hover { color: var(--navy-dark); }
.btn-gold:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }

.btn-navy { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-dark); }

.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: #fff; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold-light); color: var(--gold-light); }

.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border: 1.5px solid var(--line); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--navy); }

.btn .arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ============================================================
   SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */
section { padding: 120px 0; position: relative; }
.section-soft { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.section-cream { background: var(--bg-cream); }
.section-navy { background: var(--navy-dark); color: #cdd7e3; }
.section-navy h2, .section-navy h3, .section-navy h4 { color: #fff; }
.section-head { max-width: 740px; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem); }
.section-head .lede { margin-top: 22px; }

/* Force one-line heading — auto-shrink to fit */
.section-head h2.oneline {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: none;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.section-head h2.oneline .split-line,
.section-head h2.oneline .split-line > span {
  white-space: nowrap;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section-head h2.oneline {
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 5vw, 1.8rem);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 140px 0 90px;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 500px at 78% 18%, rgba(201,160,95,.22), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 12% 80%, rgba(44,74,111,.6), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #18365a 0%, #15304D 55%, #0E2238 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Animated grid background */
.hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  background-position: -1px -1px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  opacity: .7;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Global connection lines over network map */
.map-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.map-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: visible;
}
.ml-network .ml-line {
  fill: none;
  stroke: url(#mapLineGold);
  stroke-width: 1.4;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 5 4;
  stroke-dashoffset: 600;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: mlDraw 1.4s var(--ease-out) forwards,
             mlDash 14s linear infinite 1.4s;
}
.ml-network .ml-line:nth-child(1)  { animation-delay: .2s,  1.6s; }
.ml-network .ml-line:nth-child(2)  { animation-delay: .35s, 1.75s; }
.ml-network .ml-line:nth-child(3)  { animation-delay: .5s,  1.9s; }
.ml-network .ml-line:nth-child(4)  { animation-delay: .65s, 2.05s; }
.ml-network .ml-line:nth-child(5)  { animation-delay: .8s,  2.2s; }
.ml-network .ml-line:nth-child(6)  { animation-delay: .95s, 2.35s; }
.ml-network .ml-line:nth-child(7)  { animation-delay: 1.1s, 2.5s; }
.ml-network .ml-line:nth-child(8)  { animation-delay: 1.25s, 2.65s; }
.ml-network .ml-line:nth-child(9)  { animation-delay: 1.4s, 2.8s; }
.ml-network .ml-line:nth-child(10) { animation-delay: 1.55s, 2.95s; }
.ml-network .ml-line:nth-child(11) { animation-delay: 1.7s, 3.1s; }

@keyframes mlDraw {
  0%   { opacity: 0; stroke-dashoffset: 600; }
  100% { opacity: .85; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}
@keyframes mlDash {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: -200; }
}

/* Destination dots */
.ml-dots .ml-origin {
  fill: var(--gold);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(201,160,95,1));
}
.ml-dots .ml-dot {
  fill: var(--gold-light);
  opacity: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 3px rgba(226,198,139,.9));
  animation: mlDotIn .5s var(--ease-out) forwards,
             mlDotBlink 2.6s var(--ease-in-out) infinite 1s;
}
.ml-dots .ml-dot:nth-child(2)  { animation-delay: 1.2s, 2.2s; }
.ml-dots .ml-dot:nth-child(3)  { animation-delay: 1.4s, 2.4s; }
.ml-dots .ml-dot:nth-child(4)  { animation-delay: 1.6s, 2.6s; }
.ml-dots .ml-dot:nth-child(5)  { animation-delay: 1.8s, 2.8s; }
.ml-dots .ml-dot:nth-child(6)  { animation-delay: 2.0s, 3.0s; }
.ml-dots .ml-dot:nth-child(7)  { animation-delay: 2.2s, 3.2s; }
.ml-dots .ml-dot:nth-child(8)  { animation-delay: 2.4s, 3.4s; }
.ml-dots .ml-dot:nth-child(9)  { animation-delay: 2.6s, 3.6s; }
.ml-dots .ml-dot:nth-child(10) { animation-delay: 2.8s, 3.8s; }
.ml-dots .ml-dot:nth-child(11) { animation-delay: 3.0s, 4.0s; }
.ml-dots .ml-dot:nth-child(12) { animation-delay: 3.2s, 4.2s; }

@keyframes mlDotIn   { to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes mlDotBlink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%      { opacity: .35; }
}

/* Seoul pulse rings */
.ml-pulse-ring {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  stroke-width: 1.2;
  transform-origin: 775px 258px;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: mlPulse 2.4s var(--ease-out) infinite;
  opacity: 0;
}
.ml-pulse-ring-2 { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes mlPulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(.6); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(5); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Word cycle in hero H1 */
.word-cycle {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: baseline;
  min-width: 9ch;
  height: 1em;
  overflow: visible;
}
.word-cycle .wc-word {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40%);
  animation: wcCycle 12s var(--ease-out) infinite;
}
.word-cycle .wc-word:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.word-cycle .wc-word:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 2.4s; }
.word-cycle .wc-word:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 4.8s; }
.word-cycle .wc-word:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 7.2s; }
.word-cycle .wc-word:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 9.6s; }
@keyframes wcCycle {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40%); }
  4%   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  16%  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  20%  { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-40%); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-40%); }
}

/* Magnetic nav indicator */
.nav-links {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  border-radius: 2px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out), width .45s var(--ease-out), opacity .25s var(--ease-out);
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(201,160,95,.6);
}
.nav-links:hover .nav-indicator,
.nav-indicator.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Floating gold orb */
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18%; right: 10%;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,160,95,.35), transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: orbFloat 8s var(--ease-in-out) infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
@keyframes orbFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-40px, 30px) scale(1.1); }
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .9fr;
  gap: 70px; align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-light); letter-spacing: .28em; font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 28px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; width: 36px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-light);
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  max-width: 16ch;
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero .sub {
  font-size: 1.2rem; color: #cdd7e3; max-width: 50ch; margin-bottom: 22px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.hero .tagline {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 40px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}
.hero .tagline::before {
  content: ""; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Wave text — per-character flowing animation (keeps original Playfair italic gold) */
.wave-text { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.wave-text .wave-char {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  animation: waveFloat 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--wi) * 0.05s);
  will-change: transform;
}

@keyframes waveFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .wave-text .wave-char { animation: none; }
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-figure {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 60px 100px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(-3deg) rotateX(1deg);
  transition: transform .8s var(--ease-out);
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}
.hero-figure:hover { transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(0) rotateX(0); }
.hero-figure img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-out); }
.hero-figure:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.hero-figure::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(14,34,56,.5));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-figure .figure-tag {
  position: absolute; bottom: 26px; left: 26px; right: 26px;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14,34,56,.78), rgba(21,48,77,.55));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,160,95,.35);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.hero-figure .figure-tag .ft-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero-figure .figure-tag .ft-role {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.hero-stats {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  margin-top: 80px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.hero-stats .stat {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  padding: 36px 36px;
  transition: background .4s;
}
.hero-stats .stat:hover { background: var(--navy); }
.hero-stats .num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.hero-stats .lbl { font-size: .82rem; color: #9fb1c6; margin-top: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; }

/* Scroll hint */
.scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.scroll-hint::after {
  content: "";
  width: 1px; height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), transparent);
  animation: scrollHint 2s var(--ease-in-out) infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollHint {
  0% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; }
  50% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; }
  51% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: bottom; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MARQUEE
   ============================================================ */
.marquee {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 28px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 60px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee 32s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.marquee-track span {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-style: italic;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 60px;
}
.marquee-track span::after {
  content: "✦";
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: .8em;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   CARDS / GRIDS
   ============================================================ */
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 22px; }

.card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 38px 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .5s var(--ease-out), border-color .35s;
}
.card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--gold-soft);
}
.card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.card .rn {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.card .rn::after { content: ""; width: 26px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); opacity: .5; }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.card p { margin: 0; font-size: .98rem; }

/* ============================================================
   STAT TILES
   ============================================================ */
.stat-tiles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 22px; }
.tile {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out), border-color .35s;
}
.tile::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-soft), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .4s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--gold-soft); }
.tile:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.tile .k { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.tile .v { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 2.8rem; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; margin: 16px 0 14px; letter-spacing: -.02em; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.tile .v small { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--gold); }
.tile .d { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--body); position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   LISTS
   ============================================================ */
.tick { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.tick li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: .98rem;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out), color .3s;
}
.tick li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .55em;
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .3s;
}
.tick li:hover { transform: translateX(4px); }
.tick li:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,160,95,.2);
}
.section-navy .tick li::before { background: var(--gold-light); }

/* ============================================================
   DUO PANELS
   ============================================================ */
.duo { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; align-items: stretch; }
.duo .panel {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.duo .panel:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.panel.inbound { background: var(--navy); color: #d6e0ec; }
.panel.outbound { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.panel.inbound::before, .panel.outbound::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-soft), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.panel.inbound::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,160,95,.18), transparent 70%); }

.panel .ph { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 8px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.panel .ph .dot {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; flex: 0 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.panel:hover .ph .dot { transform: rotate(360deg); }
.panel.inbound .dot { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); color: #fff; }
.panel.outbound .dot { background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold); }
.panel .ph .lab { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; }
.panel.inbound .lab { color: #fff; }
.panel.outbound .lab { color: var(--gold); }
.panel .ph .flow { font-size: .84rem; opacity: .8; margin-top: 2px; }
.panel h3 { font-size: 1.55rem; margin: 22px 0 22px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.panel.inbound h3 { color: #fff; }
.panel .colcap {
  font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700; margin: 26px 0 12px; opacity: .8;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.panel .colcap::before {
  content: ""; width: 18px; height: 1px; background: currentColor;
}
.panel.outbound .colcap { color: var(--gold); }
.panel.inbound .tick li::before { background: var(--gold-light); }
.panel.outbound .tick li::before { background: var(--gold); }
.panel .tick { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS STEPS
   ============================================================ */
.steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
}
.steps::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: 38px; left: 5%; right: 5%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: .3;
  z-index: 0;
}
.step {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), border-color .35s;
}
.step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--gold-soft); }
.step .sn {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color .3s;
}
.step:hover .sn { color: var(--gold); }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 14px 0 14px; }
.step ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); }
.step ul li { margin-bottom: 6px; }

.insight {
  margin-top: 40px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 44px;
  display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.insight::before {
  content: "”";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px; right: 30px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 12rem;
  color: rgba(201,160,95,.12);
  line-height: 1;
}
.insight .k {
  font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.insight p {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.4;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   NETWORK
   ============================================================ */
.net-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .85fr; gap: 44px; align-items: start; }
.map-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg-soft), #fff);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.map-panel::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: -50px; right: -50px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-soft), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.map-panel img { width: 100%; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.map-pins {
  position: absolute; inset: 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.map-pin {
  position: absolute;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  cursor: pointer;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out), background .3s;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.7), 0 2px 6px rgba(21,48,77,.4);
  z-index: 2;
}
.map-pin:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.4);
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Origin pin (Korea) — bigger, pulse rings emanate from here */
.map-pin.pin-origin {
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.85), 0 2px 8px rgba(201,160,95,.6);
}
.map-pin.pin-origin::before,
.map-pin.pin-origin::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: -3px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pinPulse 2.4s var(--ease-out) infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.map-pin.pin-origin::after { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes pinPulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(.8); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(5); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Flag column — rises from the pin on hover */
.map-pin .flag-column {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; bottom: 100%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s var(--ease-out);
}
.map-pin:hover .flag-column { opacity: 1; }

.map-pin .flag-pole {
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--navy));
  transition: height .45s cubic-bezier(.5,1.6,.4,1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(201,160,95,.3);
}
.map-pin:hover .flag-pole { height: 38px; }

.map-pin .flag-flag {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(21,48,77,.15);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 4px 9px 4px 8px;
  font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -6px rgba(21,48,77,.45);
  transform: translateY(8px) scale(.85);
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.5,1.6,.4,1) .12s;
}
.map-pin .flag-flag .flag-emoji { font-size: 1rem; }
.map-pin:hover .flag-flag { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.map-pin .flag-flag::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; bottom: -5px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-left: 5px solid transparent;
  border-right: 5px solid transparent;
  border-top: 5px solid #fff;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 0 rgba(21,48,77,.1));
}
.map-cap { text-align: center; font-style: italic; color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; margin-top: 20px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.region {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px 28px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), border-color .35s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.region::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.region:hover { transform: translateX(8px); border-color: var(--gold-soft); }
.region:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.region .rh { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; }
.region h3 { font-size: 1.22rem; }
.region .badge {
  font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-soft);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(201,160,95,.06);
}
.region p { margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: .94rem; color: var(--body); }

/* ============================================================
   FOUNDER
   ============================================================ */
.founder-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.founder-photo {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}
.founder-photo::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), transparent 50%);
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: inherit;
}
.founder-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s var(--ease-out); }
.founder-photo:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.timeline {
  margin-top: 16px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-left: 0;
}
.tl-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 30px 32px;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.tl-item:hover { transform: translateX(4px); }
.tl-item::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: -7px; top: 6px;
  width: 13px; height: 13px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.tl-item:hover::before { transform: scale(1.3); }
.tl-item .yr { font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }
.tl-item h4 { margin: 6px 0 4px; color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 1.18rem; }
.tl-item p { margin: 0; font-size: .94rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ============================================================
   AWARDS
   ============================================================ */
.award {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.award:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.award::after {
  content: "★";
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px; right: 28px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 2rem;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out), color .4s;
}
.award:hover::after { transform: rotate(72deg); color: var(--gold); }
.award .org { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--navy); }
.award .div { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; margin: 6px 0 18px; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT
   ============================================================ */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr .9fr; gap: 50px; align-items: start; }
.share-step {
  display: flex; gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 26px;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.share-step:hover { transform: translateX(6px); }
.share-step .n {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: background .35s, transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.share-step:hover .n { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-dark); transform: rotate(360deg); }
.share-step h4 { margin: 0 0 6px; color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.08rem; }
.share-step p { margin: 0; font-size: .94rem; }

.contact-card {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #cdd7e3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 240px; height: 240px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,160,95,.2), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.contact-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.55rem; margin-bottom: 8px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-card .role {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.contact-card .row { margin-bottom: 22px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-card .row .k {
  font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700;
}
.contact-card .row .v { color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 6px; }
.contact-card .row a { transition: color .3s; }
.contact-card .row a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ============================================================
   CTA STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.cta-strip {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 110px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-strip::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 50% 0%, rgba(201,160,95,.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(500px 300px at 50% 100%, rgba(44,74,111,.6), transparent 60%);
}
.cta-strip .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-strip h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.cta-strip p { color: #c2cfde; max-width: 58ch; margin: 0 auto 38px; font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: #97a8bd;
  padding: 90px 0 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100%; max-width: 1180px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: .3;
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px; padding-bottom: 50px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.footer-logo img { width: 200px; margin-bottom: 22px; filter: brightness(1.1); }
.footer-top p { font-size: .94rem; max-width: 40ch; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-col h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.footer-col a {
  display: block; font-size: .94rem; margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #b5c3d4;
  transition: color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease-out);
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); transform: translateX(4px); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 30px; font-size: .86rem; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px;
}
.footer-bottom .slogan {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE BANNER (interior pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-banner {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 200px 0 110px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-banner::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 85% 20%, rgba(201,160,95,.2), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #18365a 0%, #15304D 60%, #0E2238 100%);
}
.page-banner::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, #000, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, #000, transparent 80%);
}
.page-banner .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-banner .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-banner .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-light); }
.page-banner h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.4vw, 4.4rem);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.page-banner p {
  color: #c2cfde; max-width: 64ch; margin-top: 22px;
  font-size: 1.18rem; line-height: 1.6;
}
.crumb { font-size: .78rem; color: #8ea1b7; margin-bottom: 26px; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.crumb a { transition: color .25s; }
.crumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ============================================================
   REVEAL (general scroll-in for non-text blocks)
   ============================================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity .9s var(--ease-out), transform .9s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.reveal-stagger > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-out), transform .8s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal-stagger.in > * {
  opacity: 1; transform: none;
}
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 240ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 320ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 400ms; }

/* ============================================================
   ACCENT — section heading decoration
   ============================================================ */
.deco-line {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--line), transparent);
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 320px;
}

/* Utility — keep a phrase on one line */
.nowrap { white-space: nowrap; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero { padding: 130px 0 70px; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
  .hero-figure { max-height: 520px; }
  .hero-orb { width: 220px; height: 220px; right: -50px; top: 8%; }
  .founder-grid, .net-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-3, .grid-4, .stat-tiles { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .duo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .steps::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .wrap { padding: 0 22px; }
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed; inset: 78px 0 auto 0; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 18px 22px 26px; gap: 4px;
    transform: translateY(-130%); transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  }
  .nav-links.open { transform: none; }
  .nav-links a { padding: 14px 14px; }
  .nav-links a.cta { margin: 10px 0 0; text-align: center; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .grid-3, .grid-4, .stat-tiles, .steps, .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .insight { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 28px 26px; }
  .page-banner { padding: 160px 0 80px; }
  .marquee-track span { font-size: 1.3rem; gap: 36px; }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
  }
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
}