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

    :root {
      --flame:       #F9531B;
      --flame-light: #FF7A47;
      --flame-pale:  #FFF0EB;
      --ink:         #1C1C1C;
      --ink-mid:     #555555;
      --ink-light:   #888888;
      --bg:          #FFFFFF;
      --bg-alt:      #F7F6F4;
      --border:      #E8E8E8;
      --radius-sm:   8px;
      --radius-md:   14px;
      --radius-lg:   24px;
      --shadow-sm:   0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
      --shadow-md:   0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
      --shadow-lg:   0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
      --transition:  .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
      --section-y:   96px;

      /* Shared card interaction language */
      --card-ease:   cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      --card-dur:    0.34s;
      --card-accent-line: rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.22);
      --card-glow-soft: 0 0 0 1px rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.08), 0 20px 48px rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.06);
      --card-underline-grad: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--flame) 0%, var(--flame-light) 100%);
      --card-ul-inset:  18px;
      --card-ul-bottom: 12px;
      --card-ul-h: 2px;
    }

    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    #contact, #services, #process, #portfolio, #about, #why-flare { scroll-margin-top: 92px; }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
      background: var(--bg);
      color: var(--ink);
      line-height: 1.6;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    .container  { max-width: 1140px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
    .sr-only    { position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0,0,0,0); }

    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 14px 28px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: .95rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      cursor: pointer;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
      border: 2px solid transparent;
    }
    .btn-primary {
      background: var(--flame);
      color: #fff;
    }
    .btn-primary:hover {
      background: var(--flame-light);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(249,83,27,.35);
    }
    .btn-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--ink);
      border-color: var(--border);
    }
    .btn-outline:hover {
      border-color: var(--flame);
      color: var(--flame);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .btn-white {
      background: #fff;
      color: var(--flame);
    }
    .btn-white:hover {
      background: var(--flame-pale);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .section-label {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-size: .78rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--flame);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .section-label::before {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 24px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--flame);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    h2.section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.8vw, 2.65rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.16;
      letter-spacing: -.025em;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    p.section-sub {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--ink-mid);
      max-width: 600px;
      line-height: 1.72;
    }

    @keyframes fadeUp {
      from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px); }
      to   { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    }
    @keyframes float {
      0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
      50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
    }
    @keyframes flicker {
      0%, 100% { opacity:1; }
      45%       { opacity:.85; }
      50%       { opacity:1; }
      55%       { opacity:.9; }
    }

    /* ── HERO TEXT REVEAL ──────────────────────────────────────── */
    @keyframes heroLineIn {
      to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
    }
    .line-mask {
      display: block;
      overflow: hidden;
      line-height: 1.1;
    }
    .line-inner {
      display: block;
      transform: translateY(105%);
      opacity: 0;
      animation: heroLineIn 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    }
    .line-mask:nth-child(1) .line-inner { animation-delay: 0.04s; }
    .line-mask:nth-child(2) .line-inner { animation-delay: 0.2s; }

    .fade-up { opacity:0; }
    .fade-up.visible { animation: fadeUp .5s ease forwards; }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .fade-up {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
      }
      .fade-up.visible { animation: none; }
    }

    /* ══ CARD INTERACTION SYSTEM (Minimal / Standard / Featured / Process / Tab) ═
       Shared bottom accent (no top cap line) + lift/scale. Hover gated for pointer devices. */
    .card-interact {
      --card-dur-local: var(--card-dur);
      --ul-in: var(--card-ul-inset, 18px);
      --ul-b:  var(--card-ul-bottom, 12px);
      --ul-h:  var(--card-ul-h, 2px);
      position: relative;
      z-index: 0;
      transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
      transform-origin: 50% 100%;
      transition:
        transform var(--card-dur-local) var(--card-ease),
        box-shadow var(--card-dur-local) var(--card-ease),
        border-color var(--card-dur-local) var(--card-ease);
    }

    .card-interact::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: var(--ul-in);
      right: var(--ul-in);
      bottom: var(--ul-b);
      height: var(--ul-h);
      border-radius: 2px;
      background: var(--card-underline-grad);
      opacity: 0;
      transform: scale3d(0.92, 1, 1);
      transform-origin: 50% 100%;
      transition:
        opacity var(--card-dur-local) var(--card-ease),
        transform var(--card-dur-local) var(--card-ease);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
      .card-interact--minimal:hover {
        z-index: 1;
        transform: translate3d(0, -5px, 0) scale(1.016);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.075);
        border-color: rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.32);
      }
      .card-interact--minimal:hover::after {
        opacity: 0.88;
        transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
      }

      .card-interact--standard:hover {
        z-index: 2;
        transform: translate3d(0, -7px, 0) scale(1.02);
        box-shadow:
          0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.11),
          var(--card-glow-soft);
        border-color: rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.26);
      }
      .card-interact--standard:hover::after {
        opacity: 0.9;
        transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
      }

      .card-interact--standard.card-interact--service-lead:hover {
        transform: translate3d(0, -8px, 0) scale(1.023);
        box-shadow:
          0 22px 52px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
          0 0 0 1px rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.12),
          0 24px 56px rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.08);
        border-color: rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.34);
      }
      .card-interact--standard.card-interact--service-lead:hover::after {
        opacity: 0.95;
        transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
      }

      .card-interact--featured:hover {
        z-index: 3;
        transform: translate3d(0, -9px, 0) scale(1.026);
        box-shadow:
          0 26px 56px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13),
          0 0 0 1px rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.1),
          0 28px 64px rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.09);
        border-color: rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.28);
      }
      .card-interact--featured:hover::after {
        opacity: 0.95;
        transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
      }

      /* Service tabs: calmer than process; full underline on selected */
      .card-interact--tab[aria-selected="false"]:hover {
        z-index: 1;
        transform: translate3d(0, -4px, 0) scale(1.012);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
        border-color: rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.24);
      }
      .card-interact--tab[aria-selected="false"]:hover::after {
        opacity: 0.42;
        transform: scale3d(0.98, 1, 1);
      }
    }

    .card-interact--tab[aria-selected="true"] {
      z-index: 1;
      transform: translate3d(0, -4px, 0) scale(1.014);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.1), 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      border-color: rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.35);
    }
    .card-interact--tab[aria-selected="true"]::after {
      opacity: 0.95;
      transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
    }

    .card-interact--tab:focus-visible {
      outline: 2px solid var(--flame);
      outline-offset: 2px;
    }
    .card-interact--tab[aria-selected="false"]:focus-visible {
      transform: translate3d(0, -4px, 0) scale(1.012);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
      border-color: rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.28);
    }
    .card-interact--tab[aria-selected="false"]:focus-visible::after {
      opacity: 0.55;
      transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
    }
    .card-interact--tab[aria-selected="true"]:focus-visible {
      transform: translate3d(0, -4px, 0) scale(1.014);
    }

    .card-interact--minimal:focus-visible {
      transform: translate3d(0, -5px, 0) scale(1.016);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.075);
      border-color: rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.32);
      outline: 2px solid var(--flame);
      outline-offset: 3px;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .card-interact--minimal:focus-visible::after {
      opacity: 0.88;
      transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
    }

    .card-interact--standard:focus-visible {
      transform: translate3d(0, -7px, 0) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow:
        0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.11),
        var(--card-glow-soft);
      border-color: rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.26);
      outline: 2px solid var(--flame);
      outline-offset: 3px;
      z-index: 2;
    }
    .card-interact--standard:focus-visible::after {
      opacity: 0.9;
      transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
    }

    .card-interact--standard.card-interact--service-lead:focus-visible {
      transform: translate3d(0, -8px, 0) scale(1.023);
      box-shadow:
        0 22px 52px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.12),
        0 24px 56px rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.08);
      border-color: rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.34);
    }
    .card-interact--standard.card-interact--service-lead:focus-visible::after {
      opacity: 0.95;
      transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
    }

    .card-interact--featured:focus-visible {
      transform: translate3d(0, -9px, 0) scale(1.026);
      box-shadow:
        0 26px 56px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.1),
        0 28px 64px rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.09);
      border-color: rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.28);
      outline: 2px solid var(--flame);
      outline-offset: 3px;
      z-index: 3;
    }
    .card-interact--featured:focus-visible::after {
      opacity: 0.95;
      transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
    }

    .portfolio-cta-panel.card-interact--standard:focus-within {
      z-index: 2;
      transform: translate3d(0, -7px, 0) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow:
        0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.11),
        var(--card-glow-soft);
      border-color: rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.26);
    }
    .portfolio-cta-panel.card-interact--standard:focus-within::after {
      opacity: 0.9;
      transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
    }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .card-interact {
        --card-dur-local: 0.16s;
        transition-duration: 0.16s;
      }
      .card-interact::after {
        transition: opacity var(--card-dur-local) var(--card-ease);
        transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
      }
      @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
        .card-interact--minimal:hover {
          transform: translate3d(0, -2px, 0) scale(1);
        }
        .card-interact--standard:hover,
        .card-interact--standard.card-interact--service-lead:hover {
          transform: translate3d(0, -3px, 0) scale(1);
        }
        .card-interact--featured:hover {
          transform: translate3d(0, -4px, 0) scale(1);
        }
        .card-interact--tab[aria-selected="false"]:hover {
          transform: translate3d(0, -2px, 0) scale(1);
        }
      }
      .card-interact--tab[aria-selected="true"]:focus-visible,
      .card-interact--tab[aria-selected="false"]:focus-visible {
        transform: translate3d(0, -2px, 0) scale(1);
      }
      .card-interact--minimal:focus-visible {
        transform: translate3d(0, -2px, 0) scale(1);
      }
      .card-interact--standard:focus-visible,
      .card-interact--standard.card-interact--service-lead:focus-visible {
        transform: translate3d(0, -3px, 0) scale(1);
      }
      .card-interact--featured:focus-visible {
        transform: translate3d(0, -4px, 0) scale(1);
      }
      .portfolio-cta-panel.card-interact--standard:focus-within {
        transform: translate3d(0, -3px, 0) scale(1);
      }
      .card-interact--tab[aria-selected="true"] {
        transform: translate3d(0, -2px, 0) scale(1);
      }
    }

    /* ── NAV ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    nav {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 100;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
      backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    nav.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

    .nav-inner {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      min-height: 68px;
      padding: 8px 0;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .logo {
      text-decoration: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      user-select: none;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .logo-img {
      display: block;
      width: auto;
    }

    /* Header wordmark — balanced vs nav links & primary CTA */
    .site-logo img {
      height: 44px;
      width: auto;
    }

    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 28px;
      list-style: none;
    }
    .nav-links a {
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: .875rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--ink-mid);
      transition: color var(--transition);
    }
    .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }

    .nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }

    .hamburger {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      cursor: pointer;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      padding: 6px;
    }
    .hamburger span {
      display: block;
      width: 22px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--ink);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .mobile-menu {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      top: 84px; left:0; right:0;
      background: #fff;
      padding: 24px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 18px;
      z-index: 99;
    }
    .mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
    .mobile-menu a {
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--ink);
    }

    /* ── HERO ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .hero {
      padding: 148px 0 56px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 85% 45%, rgba(249,83,27,.065) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 12% 85%, rgba(249,83,27,.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-sparks {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; right: 0;
      width: 50%;
      height: 100%;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .spark {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--flame);
      opacity: .07;
      animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .spark:nth-child(1) { width:260px; height:260px; top:10%; right:8%;  animation-delay:0s; }
    .spark:nth-child(2) { width:140px; height:140px; top:35%; right:28%; animation-delay:1.5s; opacity:.05; }
    .spark:nth-child(3) { width:80px;  height:80px;  top:60%; right:12%; animation-delay:3s; opacity:.09; }

    .hero-content { position: relative; z-index:1; max-width: 760px; }
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: var(--flame-pale);
      color: var(--flame);
      font-size: .75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .09em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 7px 15px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
      animation: fadeUp .5s ease forwards;
    }
    .hero-badge .dot {
      width: 7px;
      height: 7px;
      background: var(--flame);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: flicker 2s ease infinite;
    }

    h1.hero-title {
      font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5.2vw, 3.35rem);
      font-weight: 900;
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -.035em;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    h1.hero-title em {
      font-style: normal;
      color: var(--flame);
    }

    .hero-sub {
      font-size: 1.08rem;
      color: var(--ink-mid);
      line-height: 1.72;
      max-width: 640px;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
      animation: fadeUp .6s .16s ease both;
    }

    .hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      animation: fadeUp .6s .24s ease both;
    }

    /* ── HERO TRUST CARDS (under CTA) ─────────────────────────────── */
    .hero-trust-cards {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 12px 14px;
      margin-top: 32px;
      max-width: 920px;
      animation: fadeUp .6s .28s ease both;
    }
    .hero-trust-card {
      min-width: 0;
      background: rgba(247, 246, 244, 0.65);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 14px 16px 16px;
    }
    .trust-point-title {
      font-size: .9rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -.02em;
      color: var(--ink);
      line-height: 1.3;
      margin-bottom: 5px;
    }
    .trust-point-copy {
      font-size: .8rem;
      color: var(--ink-mid);
      line-height: 1.52;
      margin: 0;
      max-width: none;
    }

    /* ── WHY PILLARS ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .why-pillars {
      padding: var(--section-y) 0;
      background: var(--bg-alt);
    }
    .why-pillars-header {
      max-width: 640px;
      margin-bottom: 48px;
    }
    .pillars-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 22px;
    }
    .pillar-card {
      background: var(--bg);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 28px 26px;
      height: 100%;
    }
    .pillar-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -.02em;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .pillar-card p {
      font-size: .9rem;
      color: var(--ink-mid);
      line-height: 1.68;
    }
    .pillars-grid--five {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
      gap: 22px;
      margin-top: 32px;
    }
    .pillars-grid--five .pillar-card p { font-size: .86rem; line-height: 1.62; }
    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .pillars-grid--five { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .pillars-grid--five { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .pillars-grid--five { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }
    a.pillar-card--link {
      display: block;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
      height: 100%;
    }
    a.pillar-card--link h3 {
      transition: color var(--transition);
    }
    a.pillar-card--link:hover h3,
    a.pillar-card--link:focus-visible h3 {
      color: var(--flame);
    }
    a.pillar-card--link:focus-visible {
      outline: 2px solid var(--flame);
      outline-offset: 3px;
    }

    .footer-sublinks {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 8px 18px;
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 4px 0 0;
    }
    .footer-sublinks-label {
      width: 100%;
      font-size: .72rem;
      letter-spacing: .08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.42);
      margin: 14px 0 0;
      padding-bottom: 2px;
    }

    /* ── SERVICES (interactive explainer) ─────────────────────────── */
    .services {
      padding: var(--section-y) 0;
      background: var(--bg);
    }
    .services-header {
      margin-bottom: 48px;
      max-width: 720px;
    }
    .services-header .section-title { margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .services-header .section-sub { max-width: 660px; }

    .services-explainer {
      --svc-ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      --svc-dur: 0.32s;
      --svc-dur-reduced: 0.12s;
    }
    .services-explainer__panel {
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      background: var(--bg-alt);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 28px 28px 32px;
      position: relative;
    }
    @media (min-width: 901px) {
      .services-explainer__panel { padding: 36px 40px 40px; }
    }

    .services-explainer__main {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
      gap: 32px 40px;
      align-items: start;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .services-explainer__main {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
      }
    }

    .services-explainer__list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .service-tab {
      --tab-pad: 16px 18px 16px 18px;
      --card-ul-inset: 15px;
      --card-ul-bottom: 7px;
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      text-align: left;
      font: inherit;
      color: var(--ink);
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: var(--tab-pad);
      cursor: pointer;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition:
        background var(--svc-dur) var(--svc-ease),
        border-color var(--card-dur) var(--card-ease),
        box-shadow var(--card-dur) var(--card-ease),
        transform var(--card-dur) var(--card-ease);
    }
    @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
      .service-tab:hover { background: #fff; }
      .service-tab[aria-selected="false"]:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96); }
    }
    .service-tab:focus {
      outline: none;
    }

    .service-tab__title {
      display: block;
      font-size: 1.02rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -.02em;
      line-height: 1.3;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .service-tab[aria-selected="false"] .service-tab__title {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .service-tab[aria-selected="false"] { opacity: 0.9; }
    .service-tab[aria-selected="false"] .service-tab__title { color: var(--ink-mid); }

    .service-tab__desc {
      display: block;
      margin: 0;
      margin-top: 0;
      max-height: 0;
      opacity: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      font-size: .92rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: var(--ink-mid);
      transition:
        max-height var(--svc-dur) var(--svc-ease),
        opacity var(--svc-dur) var(--svc-ease),
        margin var(--svc-dur) var(--svc-ease);
    }
    .service-tab[aria-selected="true"] .service-tab__desc {
      max-height: 260px;
      opacity: 1;
      margin-top: 10px;
    }
    .service-tab__sup {
      display: block;
      margin: 0;
      max-height: 0;
      opacity: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--ink-light);
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      line-height: 1.5;
      transition:
        max-height var(--svc-dur) var(--svc-ease),
        opacity var(--svc-dur) var(--svc-ease),
        margin var(--svc-dur) var(--svc-ease);
    }
    .service-tab[aria-selected="true"] .service-tab__sup {
      max-height: 64px;
      opacity: 1;
      margin-top: 8px;
    }

    .services-explainer__right {
      min-width: 0;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .services-explainer__right {
        margin-top: 24px;
        padding-top: 8px;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      }
    }

    .services-explainer__stage-label {
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: .1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-light);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .services-explainer__stage {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 300px;
    }
    @media (min-width: 901px) {
      .services-explainer__stage { min-height: 320px; }
    }

    .service-visual {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(8px);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
      transition:
        opacity var(--svc-dur) var(--svc-ease),
        transform var(--svc-dur) var(--svc-ease);
    }
    .service-visual.is-active {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
      pointer-events: auto;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .service-tab, .service-tab::after, .service-tab__desc, .service-tab__sup,
      .service-visual {
        transition-duration: var(--svc-dur-reduced);
      }
      .service-visual { transform: none; }
    }

    /* — Mockup primitives (Flare brand) */
    .svc-compare {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 14px 18px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .svc-compare__col { flex: 1 1 120px; min-width: 0; max-width: 200px; }
    .svc-compare__label {
      display: block;
      font-size: .65rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-light);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .svc-compare__arrow {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--flame);
      font-weight: 300;
      padding-bottom: 36px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .svc-browser {
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 10px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }
    .svc-browser--dim { opacity: 0.88; }
    .svc-browser__chrome {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      padding: 8px 10px;
      background: var(--bg-alt);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .svc-chrome-dots { display: flex; gap: 4px; }
    .svc-chrome-dots span {
      width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: #ccc;
    }
    .svc-chrome-dots span:nth-child(1) { background: #E8A5A0; }
    .svc-chrome-dots span:nth-child(2) { background: #E4C46F; }
    .svc-chrome-dots span:nth-child(3) { background: #9EC99B; }
    .svc-browser__bar {
      flex: 1;
      height: 10px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      background: var(--border);
    }
    .svc-browser__body { padding: 12px 12px 14px; }
    .svc-line { height: 6px; border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .svc-line--messy { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ddd, #c8c8c8); width: 100%; }
    .svc-line--messy:nth-child(2) { width: 88%; }
    .svc-line--messy:nth-child(3) { width: 70%; }
    .svc-line--messy:nth-child(4) { width: 92%; }
    .svc-line--clean { background: var(--ink); width: 72%; height: 7px; }
    .svc-line--sub { background: #ccc; width: 90%; }
    .svc-line--accent { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--flame), var(--flame-light)); width: 40%; }

    .svc-phone-wrap {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 8px 0 4px;
    }
    .svc-phone {
      width: 168px;
      border-radius: 22px;
      padding: 9px;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #2a2a2a, #0f0f0f);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
    }
    .svc-phone__notch {
      width: 48px; height: 4px; border-radius: 4px; background: #333;
      margin: 0 auto 8px;
    }
    .svc-phone__screen {
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 16px 14px 18px;
      min-height: 200px;
    }
    .svc-phone__h {
      font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--flame);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .svc-phone__h2 {
      font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.2;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .svc-phone__p {
      font-size: .72rem; color: var(--ink-mid);
      line-height: 1.5;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .svc-phone__row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
    .svc-phone__btn {
      display: block;
      text-align: center;
      font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700;
      padding: 9px 10px; border-radius: 8px;
    }
    .svc-phone__btn--primary { background: var(--flame); color: #fff; }
    .svc-phone__btn--ghost { background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--border); }

    .svc-hero-mock { padding: 4px 0; }
    .svc-kicker {
      font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--flame);
      display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .svc-fake-h1 {
      font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.2;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .svc-fake-p {
      font-size: .78rem; color: var(--ink-mid);
      line-height: 1.55;
      max-width: 32ch;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .svc-fake-cta {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: #fff; background: var(--flame);
      padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
    }

    .svc-discover { max-width: 100%; }
    .svc-searchbar {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 999px;
      padding: 8px 12px;
      background: #fff;
      font-size: .7rem; color: var(--ink-mid);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .svc-searchbar svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--ink-light); flex-shrink: 0; }
    .svc-results { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
    .svc-res {
      font-size: .7rem; padding: 8px 10px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 6px; background: #fff; color: var(--ink-mid);
    }
    .svc-res--top {
      border-color: rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.35);
      background: #fff9f5;
      color: var(--ink);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .svc-smart { padding: 4px 0; }
    .svc-smart__search {
      border: 1px dashed rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.35);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 9px 11px; font-size: .72rem; color: var(--ink-mid);
      margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff;
    }
    .svc-smart__row {
      display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 10px;
      font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
    }
    .svc-smart__row span { color: var(--ink-light); font-weight: 500; }
    .svc-smart__chips { display: flex; gap: 6px; margin-top: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .svc-chip {
      font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 6px;
      background: var(--flame-pale);
      color: var(--flame);
      border: 1px solid rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.2);
    }

    /* ── PROCESS ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .process {
      padding: 72px 0 88px;
      background: var(--ink);
      color: #fff;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      overflow-y: visible;
    }
    .process-intro {
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      max-width: 520px;
    }
    .process-intro .section-label { color: var(--flame-light); }
    .process-intro .section-label::before { background: var(--flame-light); }
    .process-intro h2 {
      font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -.02em;
      line-height: 1.18;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      color: #fff;
    }
    .process-intro p {
      font-size: .95rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
      line-height: 1.65;
    }

    .process-inner {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 16px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 0;
      padding: 20px 0 36px;
      margin: -12px 0 -8px;
    }
    .process-step.card-interact {
      --process-ease-soft: var(--card-ease);
      --process-paint-dur: 0.36s;
      --card-dur-local: 0.42s;
      --card-ul-inset: 16px;
      --card-ul-bottom: 9px;
      padding: 26px 22px 28px 22px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      outline: none;
      transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
      transform-origin: 50% 100%;
      transition:
        transform var(--card-dur-local) var(--card-ease),
        background var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft),
        border-color var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft),
        box-shadow var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft),
        opacity var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft),
        filter var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft);
    }
    .process-num {
      font-size: 2.75rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
      line-height: 1;
      letter-spacing: -.04em;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
      transition:
        color var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft),
        text-shadow var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft);
    }
    .process-step h3 {
      font-size: 1.02rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #fff;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      letter-spacing: -.015em;
      transition:
        color var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft),
        font-weight var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft);
    }
    .process-step p {
      font-size: .86rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.52);
      line-height: 1.65;
      transition: color var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft);
    }
    .process-flame { color: var(--flame); transition: color var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft); }

    @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
      .process-step:hover {
        z-index: 8;
        transform: translate3d(0, -10px, 0) scale(1.03);
        background: var(--bg-alt);
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
        box-shadow:
          0 32px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32),
          0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14),
          0 0 0 1px rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.14),
          0 0 56px rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.16),
          0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) inset;
      }
      .process-step:hover::after {
        opacity: 0.95;
        transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
      }
      .process-step:hover .process-num {
        color: rgba(249,83,27,.42);
        text-shadow: 0 0 36px rgba(249,83,27,.28);
      }
      .process-step:hover .process-flame {
        color: var(--flame-light);
      }
      .process-step:hover h3 {
        color: var(--ink);
        font-weight: 800;
      }
      .process-step:hover p {
        color: var(--ink-mid);
      }
      .process-inner:has(.process-step:hover) .process-step:not(:hover) {
        z-index: 0;
        opacity: 0.87;
        filter: saturate(0.92) brightness(0.97);
        transform: translateY(3px) scale(0.991);
        transition:
          transform 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
          opacity 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
          filter 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
          background var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft),
          border-color var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft),
          box-shadow var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft);
      }
    }

    .process-step:focus-visible {
      z-index: 8;
      transform: translate3d(0, -10px, 0) scale(1.03);
      background: var(--bg-alt);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
      box-shadow:
        0 32px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32),
        0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.14),
        0 0 56px rgba(249, 83, 27, 0.16),
        0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) inset;
      outline: 2px solid var(--flame);
      outline-offset: 3px;
    }
    .process-step:focus-visible::after {
      opacity: 0.95;
      transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
    }
    .process-step:focus-visible .process-num {
      color: rgba(249,83,27,.42);
      text-shadow: 0 0 36px rgba(249,83,27,.28);
    }
    .process-step:focus-visible .process-flame {
      color: var(--flame-light);
    }
    .process-step:focus-visible h3 {
      color: var(--ink);
      font-weight: 800;
    }
    .process-step:focus-visible p {
      color: var(--ink-mid);
    }
    .process-inner:has(.process-step:focus-visible) .process-step:not(:focus-visible) {
      z-index: 0;
      opacity: 0.88;
      filter: saturate(0.92) brightness(0.97);
      transform: translateY(3px) scale(0.991);
      transition:
        transform 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        opacity 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        filter 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        background var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft),
        border-color var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft),
        box-shadow var(--process-paint-dur) var(--process-ease-soft);
    }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .process-step.card-interact {
        --process-paint-dur: 0.22s;
        --card-dur-local: 0.2s;
      }
      .process-step,
      .process-step::after,
      .process-num,
      .process-step h3,
      .process-step p,
      .process-flame {
        transition-duration: 0.22s;
        transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      }
      @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
        .process-step:hover {
          transform: translate3d(0, -5px, 0) scale(1);
        }
        .process-inner:has(.process-step:hover) .process-step:not(:hover) {
          transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
          opacity: 0.9;
          filter: none;
        }
      }
      .process-step:focus-visible {
        transform: translate3d(0, -5px, 0) scale(1);
      }
      .process-inner:has(.process-step:focus-visible) .process-step:not(:focus-visible) {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.92;
        filter: none;
      }
    }

    /* ── PORTFOLIO ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .portfolio {
      padding: var(--section-y) 0 48px;
      background: var(--bg-alt);
    }
    .portfolio-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      justify-content: space-between;
      margin-bottom: 48px;
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .portfolio-header p.section-sub { margin-bottom:0; max-width: 400px; }

    .portfolio-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 26px;
    }

    .portfolio-card {
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      background: var(--bg);
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
      display: block;
    }

    .portfolio-thumb {
      height: 200px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .portfolio-thumb-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      transition: transform var(--card-dur) var(--card-ease);
    }
    @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
      .portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-thumb-bg { transform: scale(1.04); }
    }
    .portfolio-card:focus-visible .portfolio-thumb-bg { transform: scale(1.04); }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .portfolio-card .portfolio-thumb-bg {
        transition-duration: 0.12s;
      }
      @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
        .portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-thumb-bg { transform: none; }
      }
      .portfolio-card:focus-visible .portfolio-thumb-bg { transform: none; }
    }

    .thumb-chinesetrack .portfolio-thumb-bg { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d62828 0%, #f77f00 100%); }
    .thumb-ashbracket  .portfolio-thumb-bg { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #023047 0%, #219ebc 100%); }
    .thumb-cityvane    .portfolio-thumb-bg { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d6a4f 0%, #74c69d 100%); }
    .thumb-rentshield  .portfolio-thumb-bg { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a0ca3 0%, #7209b7 100%); }

    .browser-chrome {
      position: absolute;
      top: 14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: calc(100% - 28px);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 7px 11px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .chrome-dots { display:flex; gap:5px; }
    .chrome-dot { width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; }
    .chrome-dot:nth-child(1) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
    .chrome-dot:nth-child(2) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
    .chrome-dot:nth-child(3) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
    .chrome-bar {
      flex: 1;
      height: 15px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
      border-radius: 4px;
      font-size: .62rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 0 8px;
      font-family: ui-monospace, monospace;
    }

    .site-icon-wrap {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding-top: 28px;
    }
    /* Portfolio card brand marks — unified frame, per-project width for wide marks */
    .portfolio-thumb-logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      box-sizing: border-box;
      width: min(168px, 84%);
      height: 56px;
      padding: 8px 14px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
    .portfolio-thumb-logo img {
      max-width: 100%;
      max-height: 100%;
      width: auto;
      height: auto;
      object-fit: contain;
      object-position: center;
      display: block;
    }
    .thumb-chinesetrack .portfolio-thumb-logo {
      width: 60px;
      height: 60px;
      padding: 5px;
    }
    .thumb-chinesetrack .portfolio-thumb-logo img {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.18));
    }
    .thumb-cityvane .portfolio-thumb-logo {
      width: min(152px, 80%);
      height: 54px;
      padding: 7px 12px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.26);
    }
    .thumb-cityvane .portfolio-thumb-logo img {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.12));
    }
    .thumb-ashbracket .portfolio-thumb-logo {
      width: min(212px, 90%);
      height: 50px;
      padding: 6px 12px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.24);
    }
    .thumb-rentshield .portfolio-thumb-logo {
      width: min(164px, 82%);
      height: 54px;
      padding: 7px 12px;
    }
    .thumb-rentshield .portfolio-thumb-logo img {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.2));
    }
    .site-name-tag {
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
      letter-spacing: .06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .portfolio-info { padding: 26px 28px 30px; }
    .portfolio-info h3 {
      font-size: 1.12rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-top: 0;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      letter-spacing: -.02em;
    }
    .portfolio-role {
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--flame);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .portfolio-arc {
      font-size: .65rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-mid);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .portfolio-info .portfolio-summary {
      font-size: .9rem;
      color: var(--ink-mid);
      line-height: 1.65;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .portfolio-info .portfolio-value {
      font-size: .82rem;
      color: var(--ink);
      line-height: 1.6;
      font-weight: 500;
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    .portfolio-info .portfolio-value + .portfolio-tags { margin-top: 14px; }
    .portfolio-info .portfolio-summary + .portfolio-value { margin-top: 0; }

    .portfolio-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top: 16px; }
    .tag {
      font-size: .68rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .04em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      background: var(--bg-alt);
      color: var(--ink-mid);
    }

    .portfolio-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      font-size: .84rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--flame);
      text-decoration: none;
      margin-top: 14px;
      transition: gap var(--transition);
    }
    .portfolio-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

    /* Portfolio mid CTA */
    .portfolio-follow {
      padding: 0 0 var(--section-y);
      background: var(--bg-alt);
    }
    .portfolio-cta-panel {
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      background: var(--bg);
      padding: 40px 36px;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }
    .portfolio-cta-panel h3 {
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -.02em;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .portfolio-cta-panel > p {
      font-size: .98rem;
      color: var(--ink-mid);
      max-width: 520px;
      margin: 0 auto 24px;
      line-height: 1.65;
    }
    .portfolio-cta-actions {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 12px;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    /* ── ABOUT ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .about {
      padding: var(--section-y) 0;
      background: var(--bg);
    }
    .about-layout {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
      gap: 56px;
      align-items: start;
    }
    .about-layout--single {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      max-width: 820px;
    }
    .about-card {
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 36px 38px;
      background: var(--bg-alt);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--flame);
    }
    .about-card p {
      font-size: .98rem;
      color: var(--ink-mid);
      line-height: 1.75;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .about-card p:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
    @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
      .about-card.card-interact--minimal:hover {
        border-color: var(--border);
        border-left-color: var(--flame);
      }
    }
    .about-card.card-interact--minimal:focus-visible {
      border-color: var(--border);
      border-left-color: var(--flame);
    }
    .about-lede {
      font-size: 1.08rem !important;
      color: var(--ink) !important;
      font-weight: 600;
      line-height: 1.65 !important;
    }
    .about-aside {
      padding-top: 8px;
    }
    .about-aside h3 {
      font-size: .8rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: .1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--flame);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .about-aside ul {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 14px;
    }
    .about-aside li {
      font-size: .92rem;
      color: var(--ink-mid);
      line-height: 1.55;
      padding-left: 18px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .about-aside li::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      top: .55em;
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--flame);
    }

    /* ── CTA / LEAD ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .cta-section {
      padding: 88px 0 96px;
      background: var(--ink);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .cta-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 10% 50%, rgba(249,83,27,.14) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 90% 30%, rgba(249,83,27,.09) 0%, transparent 60%);
    }
    .cta-wrap {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      max-width: 1040px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .cta-lead {
      text-align: left;
      max-width: 440px;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
    }
    @media (min-width: 901px) {
      .cta-lead { margin-bottom: 0; }
      .cta-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.12fr);
        gap: 48px 56px;
        align-items: start;
      }
    }
    .cta-lead .section-label {
      color: var(--flame-light);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .cta-lead .section-label::before { background: var(--flame-light); }
    .cta-lead h2 {
      font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.65rem);
      font-weight: 900;
      color: #fff;
      letter-spacing: -.03em;
      line-height: 1.12;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .cta-lead h2 em { font-style:normal; color: var(--flame); }
    .cta-lead > p {
      font-size: 1.02rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.58);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .cta-hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-top: 24px;
    }
    .btn-dark-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
    }
    .btn-dark-outline:hover {
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .inquiry-panel {
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 32px 34px 34px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    }
    .inquiry-panel h3 {
      font-size: 1.28rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -.02em;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .inquiry-panel > .inquiry-intro {
      font-size: .95rem;
      color: var(--ink-mid);
      line-height: 1.65;
      margin-bottom: 26px;
    }
    .inquiry-form .field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .inquiry-form label {
      display: block;
      font-size: .78rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 7px;
    }
    .inquiry-form .optional-hint {
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0;
      text-transform: none;
      font-size: .72rem;
      color: var(--ink-light);
    }
    .inquiry-form input,
    .inquiry-form textarea,
    .inquiry-form select {
      width: 100%;
      font: inherit;
      font-size: .95rem;
      padding: 12px 14px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      background: var(--bg);
      color: var(--ink);
      transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .inquiry-form input:focus,
    .inquiry-form textarea:focus,
    .inquiry-form select:focus {
      outline: none;
      border-color: rgba(249,83,27,.45);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(249,83,27,.12);
    }
    .inquiry-form textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.55; }
    .inquiry-form .field-row-2 {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 16px;
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .inquiry-form .field-row-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }
    .inquiry-form .btn-submit {
      width: 100%;
      margin-top: 8px;
      padding: 16px 24px;
      font-size: 1rem;
      justify-content: center;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-family: inherit;
    }
    .inquiry-form .btn-submit:disabled {
      opacity: .65;
      cursor: not-allowed;
      transform: none;
    }
    .form-error {
      display: none;
      font-size: .88rem;
      color: #b42318;
      margin-top: 12px;
      padding: 10px 12px;
      background: #fef3f2;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      border: 1px solid #fecdca;
    }
    .form-error.visible { display: block; }
    .form-success {
      display: none;
      text-align: left;
      padding: 8px 0 4px;
    }
    .form-success.visible { display: block; }
    .form-success .success-lead {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--ink);
      line-height: 1.45;
      margin: 0 0 12px;
    }
    .form-success .success-note {
      font-size: .9rem;
      color: var(--ink-mid);
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .inquiry-fallback {
      margin-top: 22px;
      padding-top: 20px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      font-size: .86rem;
      color: var(--ink-mid);
      text-align: center;
      line-height: 1.55;
    }
    .inquiry-fallback a {
      color: var(--flame);
      font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .inquiry-fallback a:hover { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
    .honeypot {
      position: absolute !important;
      left: -9999px !important;
      width: 1px !important;
      height: 1px !important;
      opacity: 0 !important;
      pointer-events: none !important;
    }
    .btn-ghost {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      color: #fff;
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    }
    .btn-ghost:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* ── FOOTER ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    footer {
      background: #111;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
      padding: 44px 0;
    }
    .footer-inner {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 24px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .footer-logo .logo-img { height: 38px; }
    .footer-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 24px;
      list-style: none;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .footer-links a {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: .84rem;
      transition: color var(--transition);
    }
    .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--flame); }
    .footer-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
    .footer-local {
      font-size: .84rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.52);
      line-height: 1.55;
      max-width: 640px;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .footer-copy { font-size: .8rem; margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.38); }

    @media (max-width: 1000px) {
      .hero-trust-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 10px 12px; }
      .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .process-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .site-logo img {
        height: 36px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .nav-links, .nav-cta .btn-outline { display: none; }
      .hamburger { display: flex; }

      .hero { padding: 120px 0 40px; }

      .portfolio-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .about-layout    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
      .portfolio-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      .hero-trust-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-top: 28px; }
      .process-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 0 28px; margin: -8px 0 -4px; }
      .process-step.card-interact { padding: 22px 20px 24px 20px; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .portfolio-thumb { height: 170px; }
      .footer-logo .logo-img { height: 32px; }
    }