/* =========================================================
   MTK Resources — Design System
   Brand blue #1D4575 (flat) · White · Amber accent #E9A23C
   Type: Bricolage Grotesque / Figtree / Fraunces (italic)
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Fonts ---------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Bricolage+Grotesque:opsz,wght@12..96,400;12..96,500;12..96,600;12..96,700;12..96,800&family=Figtree:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@1,9..144,400;1,9..144,500;1,9..144,600&display=swap');

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* Brand blue (single flat brand color) */
  --blue:        #1D4575;
  --blue-600:    #193C67;
  --blue-700:    #163458;
  --blue-800:    #112945;
  --blue-900:    #0C1F35;   /* footer / deepest sections */
  --ink:         #0F2340;   /* headings */

  /* Amber accent (the 3rd color) */
  --amber:       #F5623E;
  --amber-strong:#E24C27;
  --amber-ink:   #C0401E;   /* coral text on white (readable) */
  --amber-050:   #FDEDE7;   /* soft coral tint */
  --amber-line:  #F6CDBF;
  --gold-light:  #FFB49F;   /* coral emphasis on blue */

  /* Neutrals */
  --paper:       #FFFFFF;
  --mist:        #F4F7FB;   /* soft cool section bg */
  --mist-2:      #EAF0F7;
  --line:        #E1E9F2;
  --line-2:      #D3DEEC;

  --slate:       #47566B;   /* body text */
  --slate-soft:  #64728A;
  --slate-faint: #93A0B4;

  /* Effects */
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 2px rgba(15,35,64,.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(15,35,64,.05);
  --shadow-md:  0 8px 24px -8px rgba(15,35,64,.16), 0 2px 6px rgba(15,35,64,.06);
  --shadow-lg:  0 30px 60px -20px rgba(12,31,53,.28), 0 10px 24px -12px rgba(12,31,53,.18);
  --shadow-blue:0 24px 60px -18px rgba(16,45,90,.55);

  --radius:     14px;
  --radius-lg:  22px;
  --radius-xl:  30px;

  --ease:       cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --container:  1180px;

  --font-display: 'Bricolage Grotesque', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Figtree', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-serif:   'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--slate);
  background: var(--paper);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 17px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
::selection { background: var(--amber); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: 24px; }
.section { padding-block: clamp(64px, 9vw, 120px); position: relative; }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px); }
.bg-mist { background: var(--mist); }
.bg-blue { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.display { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.6rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.035em; line-height: 1.02; }
.h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem); letter-spacing: -.028em; }
.h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.serif-em { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--blue); }
.accent { color: var(--blue); }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.5vw, 1.28rem); color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.6; }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber-ink);
}
.eyebrow--light { color: var(--gold-light); }
.eyebrow--center { justify-content: center; }

.section-head { max-width: 720px; }
.section-head.center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head .h2 { margin-top: 16px; }
.section-head p { margin-top: 18px; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 100px;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), background .25s, color .25s, border-color .25s;
  white-space: nowrap; cursor: pointer;
}
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* White button — for use on blue backgrounds */
.btn--white { background: #fff; color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.btn--white:hover { background: var(--amber); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -16px rgba(12,31,53,.28); }

/* Primary blue button — for use on white backgrounds */
.btn--primary { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -14px rgba(29,69,117,.8); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--blue-700); box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -12px rgba(29,69,117,.75); }

/* Amber accent button (optional highlight) */
.btn--accent { background: var(--amber); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -16px rgba(12,31,53,.26); }
.btn--accent:hover { background: var(--amber-strong); }

/* Ghost — white bg + blue outline, on white backgrounds */
.btn--ghost { background: #fff; color: var(--blue); border: 1.5px solid var(--line-2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--amber); color: var(--amber-ink); }

/* Outline light — transparent + white outline, on blue backgrounds */
.btn--outline-light { background: transparent; color: #fff; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.btn--outline-light:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }

.btn--lg { padding: 17px 32px; font-size: 1.05rem; }

.link-arrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); transition: gap .25s var(--ease), color .2s; }
.link-arrow svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.link-arrow:hover { color: var(--amber-ink); gap: 12px; }

/* =========================================================
   HEADER / NAV — solid brand-blue bar (white logo works everywhere)
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 100;
  background: var(--blue);
  transition: box-shadow .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.site-header.scrolled { background: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -12px rgba(8,22,40,.5); border-bottom-color: transparent; }
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 74px; }

.logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; }
.logo__img { height: 30px; width: auto; }
.footer-brand .logo__img { height: 34px; }

.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.nav__links a {
  position: relative; font-weight: 500; font-size: .98rem; padding: 9px 15px; border-radius: 9px;
  color: #fff; transition: color .2s, background .2s;
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.nav__links a.active { color: #fff; }
.nav__links a.active::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 15px; right: 15px; bottom: 3px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--amber); }

.nav__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }

.nav__toggle { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px; position: relative; }
.nav__toggle span { position: absolute; left: 11px; right: 11px; height: 2px; background: #fff; border-radius: 2px; transition: .3s var(--ease); }
.nav__toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 15px; }
.nav__toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 21px; }
.nav__toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 27px; }
body.menu-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 21px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
body.menu-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
body.menu-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 21px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* =========================================================
   HERO (Home) — flat brand blue + subtle white texture
   ========================================================= */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--blue); color: #fff; padding-top: 160px; padding-bottom: 120px; }
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(760px 460px at 82% -12%, rgba(255,255,255,.12), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(620px 420px at 6% 112%, rgba(255,255,255,.06), transparent 60%);
}
.hero__grid-lines {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .55; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%, #000 40%, transparent 85%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%, #000 40%, transparent 85%);
}
.hero__inner { position: relative; max-width: 860px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.hero__eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; margin: 20px 0 0; }
.hero h1 .serif-em { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero__sub { color: rgba(233,240,249,.86); font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem); margin: 24px auto 0; max-width: 580px; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 36px; }
.hero__trust { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 22px; margin-top: 48px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__trust-item { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 9px; }
.hero__trust-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.7rem; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.hero__trust-lbl { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(233,240,249,.7); max-width: 120px; line-height: 1.3; }
.hero__trust-div { width: 1px; height: 34px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); }

/* Hero visual — talent match cards */
.hero__visual { position: relative; height: 440px; }
.match-card {
  position: absolute; background: #fff; border-radius: 18px; padding: 16px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue); width: 260px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px;
}
.match-card__avatar { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.match-card__name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.1; }
.match-card__role { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--slate-soft); }
.match-card__tag { margin-left: auto; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 9px; border-radius: 100px; background: var(--amber-050); color: var(--amber-ink); }
.match-card--1 { top: 8%; left: 0; animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.match-card--2 { top: 40%; right: 0; animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite .8s; }
.match-card--3 { bottom: 4%; left: 12%; animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite 1.6s; }
.hero__ring { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); width: 300px; height: 300px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px dashed rgba(245,206,134,.4); animation: spin 34s linear infinite; }
.hero__ring::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.hero__core { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); width: 92px; height: 92px; border-radius: 26px; background: var(--amber); display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -18px rgba(12,31,53,.5); }
.hero__core svg { width: 44px; height: 44px; color: #fff; }

@keyframes float { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-14px); } }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg); } }

.hero__wave { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px; line-height: 0; }
.hero__wave svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* =========================================================
   TRUST STRIP
   ========================================================= */
.trustbar { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.trustbar__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.trustbar__label { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate-faint); }
.trustbar__items { display: flex; gap: 34px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.trustbar__items span { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); font-size: 1.02rem; }

/* =========================================================
   CARDS
   ========================================================= */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px; transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.card__icon { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 15px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--blue); color: #fff; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.card__icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.card--accent .card__icon { background: var(--amber); }
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.card p { color: var(--slate); font-size: .98rem; }
.card__tag { position: absolute; top: 22px; right: 22px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--mist-2); font-size: 1.4rem; }

/* Split section */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 84px); align-items: center; }
.split--reverse .split__media { order: 2; }
.split__body .h2 { margin: 16px 0 20px; }

.check-list { display: grid; gap: 14px; margin-top: 26px; }
.check-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 13px; color: var(--slate); font-weight: 400; }
.check-list li svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; flex: none; color: var(--amber-strong); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Decorative media panel — flat blue */
.media-panel { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; background: var(--blue); min-height: 400px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 32px; }
.media-panel__grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .6; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 44px 44px; mask-image: radial-gradient(90% 90% at 50% 30%, #000, transparent 80%); -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(90% 90% at 50% 30%, #000, transparent 80%); }
.media-panel__glow { position: absolute; width: 340px; height: 340px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.10), transparent 65%); top: -60px; right: -60px; }
.media-panel--photo { padding: 28px; }
.media-panel--photo .media-panel__grid, .media-panel--photo .media-panel__glow { display: none; }
.media-panel__img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 0; }
.media-panel--photo::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(12,31,53,.32), rgba(12,31,53,.5)); pointer-events: none; }

.stat-float { position: relative; background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; padding: 18px 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); text-align: left; min-width: 200px; }
.stat-float__num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--blue); letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1; }
.stat-float__num em { font-style: normal; color: var(--amber-ink); }
.stat-float__lbl { color: var(--slate-soft); font-size: .9rem; margin-top: 6px; }

/* =========================================================
   STATS BAND
   ========================================================= */
.stats-band { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.stat { text-align: center; padding: 30px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.bg-blue .stat { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.stat__num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1; color: var(--blue); }
.stat__num em { font-style: normal; color: var(--amber-ink); }
.bg-blue .stat__num { color: #fff; }
.bg-blue .stat__num em { color: var(--gold-light); }
.stat__lbl { margin-top: 12px; color: var(--slate-soft); font-size: .96rem; }
.bg-blue .stat__lbl { color: rgba(233,240,249,.72); }

/* =========================================================
   PROCESS / STEPS
   ========================================================= */
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.step { position: relative; padding-top: 12px; }
.step__num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--amber-050); color: var(--amber-ink); margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid var(--amber-line); }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step p { font-size: .96rem; }
.step:not(:last-child)::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 34px; left: 60px; right: -12px; height: 1.5px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line-2), transparent); }

/* =========================================================
   DISCIPLINES
   ========================================================= */
.discipline-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 14px; }
.discipline { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px 20px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s; }
.discipline:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--amber); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.discipline__dot { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 11px; flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--mist); color: var(--blue); transition: background .25s, color .25s; }
.discipline:hover .discipline__dot { background: var(--amber-050); color: var(--amber-ink); }
.discipline__dot svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.discipline span { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1rem; }

/* =========================================================
   QUOTE — flat blue
   ========================================================= */
.quote { position: relative; background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px); overflow: hidden; }
.quote__mark { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 8rem; line-height: .5; color: rgba(245,206,134,.32); position: absolute; top: 40px; left: 40px; }
.quote__text { position: relative; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); line-height: 1.35; letter-spacing: -.01em; max-width: 880px; }
.quote__text b { font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-light); }
.quote__cite { margin-top: 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.quote__cite strong { font-family: var(--font-display); color: #fff; }
.quote__cite span { color: rgba(233,240,249,.62); }
.quote__glow { position: absolute; width: 380px; height: 380px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 65%); bottom: -120px; right: -80px; }

/* =========================================================
   TEAM
   ========================================================= */
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 30px; max-width: 900px; margin-inline: auto; }
.member { position: relative; text-align: center; }
.member__photo { position: relative; width: 214px; margin: 0 auto; aspect-ratio: 1/1; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; background: #E7ECF3; box-shadow: 0 16px 38px -20px rgba(12,31,53,.5); }
.member__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .7s var(--ease); }
.member:hover .member__photo img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.member__doodles { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 214px; height: 214px; pointer-events: none; }
.member__doodles .dood { position: absolute; opacity: 0; transform-origin: center; transform: scale(.4) rotate(calc(var(--rot, 0deg) - 18deg)); transition: opacity .45s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease); filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(255,255,255,.92)); }
.member:hover .member__doodles .dood { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(var(--rot, 0deg)); }
.member h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 20px 0 2px; color: var(--amber); }
.member__role { color: var(--slate-soft); font-weight: 500; font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.member__contact { display: grid; gap: 4px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--slate-soft); }
.member__contact a:hover { color: var(--amber-ink); }
.member__contact a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 7px; }
.member__contact a svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex: none; color: var(--amber-strong); }
.member__linkedin { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--blue); color: #fff; margin-top: 14px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s; }
.member__linkedin:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: var(--blue-700); }
.member__linkedin svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* =========================================================
   CTA BAND — flat blue
   ========================================================= */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); background: var(--blue); color: #fff; padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 84px); text-align: center; }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(233,240,249,.85); max-width: 560px; margin: 18px auto 0; }
.cta-band__actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 34px; }
.cta-band__grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .5; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 50px 50px; mask-image: radial-gradient(80% 80% at 50% 0%, #000, transparent 75%); -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(80% 80% at 50% 0%, #000, transparent 75%); }
.cta-band__glow { position: absolute; width: 420px; height: 320px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 65%); top: -80px; right: -40px; pointer-events: none; }

/* =========================================================
   PAGE HEADER — flat blue
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff; padding-top: 150px; padding-bottom: 90px; background: var(--blue); }
.page-hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; background: radial-gradient(680px 360px at 84% -22%, rgba(255,255,255,.05), transparent 62%); }
.page-hero__grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .5; pointer-events: none; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 60px 60px; mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%, #000 40%, transparent 85%); -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%, #000 40%, transparent 85%); }
.page-hero__inner { position: relative; max-width: 760px; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); margin: 18px 0 0; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.page-hero h1 .serif-em { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(233,240,249,.86); margin-top: 20px; font-size: clamp(1.05rem,1.5vw,1.24rem); max-width: 600px; }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(233,240,249,.62); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.breadcrumb span { opacity: .5; }

/* =========================================================
   FORMS
   ========================================================= */
.form-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.field { display: grid; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field label { font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink); }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select { font: inherit; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink); padding: 14px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 12px; background: var(--mist); transition: border-color .2s, background .2s, box-shadow .2s; width: 100%; }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--blue); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(29,69,117,.12); }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--slate-faint); }
.form-note { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--slate-soft); margin-top: 6px; }

.contact-info { display: grid; gap: 26px; }
.contact-info__item { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-info__icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 13px; flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--amber-050); color: var(--amber-ink); }
.contact-info__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.contact-info__item h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-info__item a, .contact-info__item p { color: var(--slate); font-size: .98rem; }
.contact-info__item a:hover { color: var(--amber-ink); }

/* =========================================================
   MODAL
   ========================================================= */
.modal-overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 24px; background: rgba(12,31,53,.6); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .35s var(--ease), visibility .35s; }
.modal-overlay.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.modal { position: relative; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); max-width: 520px; width: 100%; padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); text-align: center; transform: translateY(20px) scale(.97); transition: transform .4s var(--ease); overflow: hidden; }
.modal-overlay.open .modal { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.modal__glow { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 300px; height: 200px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(29,69,117,.07), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.modal__icon { width: 68px; height: 68px; border-radius: 20px; margin: 0 auto 22px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--blue); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -12px rgba(29,69,117,.5); }
.modal__icon svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.modal h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.9rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.modal p { color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.modal p strong { color: var(--ink); }
.modal__actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; }
.modal__close { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--slate-soft); transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.modal__close:hover { background: var(--mist); color: var(--ink); }
.modal__close svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER — deep brand blue
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer { background: var(--blue); color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); padding-top: 72px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.footer-grid-lines { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; 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: 40px 40px; mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, #000, transparent 70%); -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, #000, transparent 70%); }
.site-footer__glow { position: absolute; top: -120px; right: -60px; width: 460px; height: 340px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,98,62,.1), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.footer-top { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr .55fr .55fr 1.65fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px); align-items: start; }
.footer-brand .logo__img { height: 32px; }
.footer-brand p { margin-top: 18px; max-width: 300px; font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(233,240,249,.62); }
.footer-contact { display: grid; gap: 13px; margin-top: 24px; }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 11px; font-size: .92rem; align-items: flex-start; color: rgba(233,240,249,.72); }
.footer-contact svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; flex: none; color: var(--amber); margin-top: 3px; }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-col { padding-top: 6px; }
.footer-col h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-links { display: grid; gap: 13px; }
.footer-links a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: .96rem; color: rgba(233,240,249,.7); transition: color .2s; width: fit-content; }
.footer-links a .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 100px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); transition: width .25s var(--ease), background .25s; flex: none; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-links a:hover .dot { width: 18px; background: var(--amber); }
/* form card */
.footer-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.055); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13); border-radius: 20px; padding: 30px 32px; backdrop-filter: blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.footer-card__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: #fff; font-size: 1.15rem; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.footer-card__sub { font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(233,240,249,.6); margin: 6px 0 18px; }
.footer-form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.footer-input { display: block; width: 100%; font: inherit; font-size: .93rem; color: var(--ink); background: #fff; border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: 11px; padding: 11px 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.footer-input::placeholder { color: var(--slate-faint); }
.footer-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245,98,62,.22); }
textarea.footer-input { resize: vertical; min-height: 58px; }
.footer-send { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 9px; width: 100%; background: var(--amber); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: .96rem; padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: 11px; transition: background .25s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
.footer-send:hover { background: var(--amber-strong); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-send svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.footer-send:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.footer-form__status { margin-top: 10px; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--gold-light); }
/* bottom bar */
.footer-bottom { margin-top: 56px; padding: 22px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: .86rem; color: rgba(233,240,249,.5); }
.footer-bottom__right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 14px; padding-right: 22px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.footer-social a { color: rgba(233,240,249,.6); transition: color .2s, transform .2s; }
.footer-social a:hover { color: var(--amber); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-social svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.footer-status { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: 100px; background: #fff; }
.footer-status__dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber); animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
.footer-status span:last-child { font-size: .72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--amber-strong); font-weight: 700; }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-card { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-card { display: none; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* =========================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ========================================================= */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal[data-d="1"] { transition-delay: .08s; }
.reveal[data-d="2"] { transition-delay: .16s; }
.reveal[data-d="3"] { transition-delay: .24s; }
.reveal[data-d="4"] { transition-delay: .32s; }

.load { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); animation: loadIn .9s var(--ease) forwards; }
.load[data-d="1"] { animation-delay: .1s; }
.load[data-d="2"] { animation-delay: .22s; }
.load[data-d="3"] { animation-delay: .34s; }
.load[data-d="4"] { animation-delay: .46s; }
.load[data-d="5"] { animation-delay: .58s; }
@keyframes loadIn { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero__visual { height: 360px; max-width: 460px; }
  .grid-3, .grid-4, .team-grid, .stats-band, .steps, .discipline-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .split--reverse .split__media { order: 0; }
  .step:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav__links, .nav__cta .btn { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: block; }
  .nav__mobile {
    position: fixed; inset: 74px 0 auto 0; background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 20px 24px 28px; display: grid; gap: 6px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-12px); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: .3s var(--ease);
  }
  body.menu-open .nav__mobile { transform: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  .nav__mobile a { padding: 13px 14px; border-radius: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .nav__mobile a:hover, .nav__mobile a.active { background: var(--mist); color: var(--blue); }
  .nav__mobile .btn { margin-top: 10px; width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .grid-3, .grid-4, .team-grid, .stats-band, .steps, .discipline-grid, .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero { padding-top: 130px; }
  .hero__trust-div { display: none; }
  .hero__visual { height: 320px; }
  .match-card { width: 220px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; }
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { }

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

.nav__mobile { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .nav__mobile { display: grid; } }

.visually-hidden { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); }


/* =========================================================
   SPECIALTIES — floating bubbles
   ========================================================= */
.bubbles { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 16px 18px; max-width: 920px; margin: 56px auto 0; }
.bubble {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px;
  background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 15px 26px; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.02rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -10px rgba(15,35,64,.16);
  transition: background .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
  animation: floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.bubble__icon { display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--blue); transition: color .35s var(--ease); }
.bubble__icon svg { width: 21px; height: 21px; }
.bubble:hover, .bubble.is-active {
  background: var(--amber); color: #FFFFFF; border-color: transparent;
  animation-play-state: paused;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -14px rgba(15,35,64,.3);
}
.bubble:hover .bubble__icon, .bubble.is-active .bubble__icon { color: #FFFFFF; }
.bubble:nth-child(2n) { animation-duration: 8s;   animation-delay: -1.4s; }
.bubble:nth-child(3n) { animation-duration: 6.4s; animation-delay: -3s;   font-size: 1.1rem; padding: 17px 30px; }
.bubble:nth-child(4n) { animation-duration: 9s;   animation-delay: -2.2s; font-size: .95rem; padding: 13px 22px; }
.bubble:nth-child(5n) { animation-duration: 7.4s; animation-delay: -4s; }
.bubble:nth-child(7n) { animation-duration: 8.6s; animation-delay: -.8s; }
@keyframes floaty { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-11px); } }


/* =========================================================
   HERO — rotating word ("Recruiting done ___")
   ========================================================= */
.hero__title { margin-top: 18px; }
.rotate { display: inline-flex; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: bottom; color: var(--amber); padding-bottom: .14em; margin-bottom: -.14em; }
.rotate .rot-char { display: inline-block; transform: translateY(115%); opacity: 0; transition: transform .6s var(--ease), opacity .5s var(--ease); }
.rotate .rot-char.in { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
.rotate .rot-char.out { transform: translateY(-125%); opacity: 0; transition: transform .45s var(--ease), opacity .4s var(--ease); }


/* =========================================================
   PHOTO FIGURE — image + floating stat cards (overhang), scroll reveal
   ========================================================= */
.photo-figure { position: relative; }
.photo-figure.reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.photo-figure__img { border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
.photo-figure__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; }
.photo-figure .stat-float { position: absolute; z-index: 2; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px) scale(.95); transition: opacity .55s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease); }
.stat-float--a { top: 12%; left: -32px; }
.stat-float--b { bottom: 12%; right: -32px; }
/* reveal order: image, then card A, then card B */
.photo-figure__img { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.06); transition: opacity .85s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease); }
.photo-figure.in .photo-figure__img { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.photo-figure.in .stat-float { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.photo-figure.in .stat-float--a { transition-delay: .5s; }
.photo-figure.in .stat-float--b { transition-delay: .82s; }
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .photo-figure .stat-float { min-width: 0; }
  .stat-float--a { left: 10px; right: auto; top: 10px; }
  .stat-float--b { right: 10px; left: auto; bottom: 10px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOW IT WORKS — bouncy bento cards
   ========================================================= */
.bounce-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 52px; }
.bounce-card { position: relative; min-height: 300px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 30px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease); }
.bounce-card:hover { transform: scale(.975) rotate(-1deg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.bounce-card--4 { grid-column: span 4; }
.bounce-card--8 { grid-column: span 8; }
.bounce-card__step { display: block; text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber-ink); }
.bounce-card__title { text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem); color: var(--ink); margin-top: 6px; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.bounce-card__panel { position: absolute; left: 18px; right: 18px; top: 120px; bottom: 0; border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0; padding: 24px 26px; transform: translateY(26px); transition: transform .28s var(--ease); }
.bounce-card:hover .bounce-card__panel { transform: translateY(12px) rotate(2deg); }
.bounce-card__panel p { color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; text-align: center; font-weight: 500; }
.bounce-card__panel--blue { background: var(--blue); }
.bounce-card__panel--coral { background: var(--amber); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .bounce-card--4, .bounce-card--8 { grid-column: span 12; }
}
/* =========================================================
   CARD ICON HOVER MICRO-ANIMATIONS (grow / tilt / jump)
   ========================================================= */
.card__icon { transition: transform .4s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease); transform-origin: center; }
/* 1st card in a row — grow */
.grid .card:nth-child(3n+1):hover .card__icon { transform: scale(1.16); }
/* 2nd card — tilt */
.grid .card:nth-child(3n+2):hover .card__icon { transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.06); }
/* 3rd card — jump */
.grid .card:nth-child(3n):hover .card__icon { animation: iconJump .6s var(--ease); }
@keyframes iconJump {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0); }
  28%  { transform: translateY(-11px); }
  52%  { transform: translateY(0); }
  72%  { transform: translateY(-5px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .grid .card:hover .card__icon { transform: none; animation: none; }
}



/* =========================================================
   TEAM QUOTE — photo + quote on white
   ========================================================= */
.team-quote { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.08fr; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px); align-items: center; }
.team-quote__media { border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.team-quote__media img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.team-quote__body { position: relative; }
.team-quote__mark { display: block; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; font-size: 5.5rem; line-height: .5; color: var(--amber); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.team-quote__text { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.7vw, 2.15rem); line-height: 1.38; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--ink); }
.team-quote__text b { font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }
.team-quote__cite { margin-top: 28px; }
.team-quote__cite strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.team-quote__cite span { color: var(--slate-soft); font-size: .95rem; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .team-quote { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }
/* =========================================================
   FILE UPLOAD (resume) + MAP LOCATION OVERLAY
   ========================================================= */
.field input[type="file"] { width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px; background: var(--mist); border: 1.5px dashed var(--line-2); border-radius: 12px; cursor: pointer; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--slate); transition: border-color .2s, background .2s; }
.field input[type="file"]:hover { border-color: var(--blue); background: #fff; }
.field input[type="file"]:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245,98,62,.14); }
.field input[type="file"]::file-selector-button { font: inherit; font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; margin-right: 14px; padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 9px; border: none; background: var(--blue); color: #fff; cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s; }
.field input[type="file"]:hover::file-selector-button { background: var(--blue-700); }

.media-panel--map::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: rgba(29,69,117,.35); }
.media-panel--map h3, .media-panel--map p { text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(12,31,53,.65); }


/* =========================================================
   HERO — people lineup (HuntClub style) + stats strip
   ========================================================= */
.hero--people { padding-bottom: clamp(150px, 22vw, 250px); }
.hero__people { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; height: min(46vw, 470px); pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; }
.hero--people .hero__inner { z-index: 3; }
.hero--people .hero__wave { z-index: 2; }
/* blue duotone tint so portraits melt into the brand background */
.hero__person { position: absolute; bottom: -12px; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(70px); }
.hero__person img { height: 100%; width: auto; display: block; }
.hero__person { animation: personIn 1.1s var(--ease) forwards; }
.hero__person--1 { left: -3%;  height: 88%; animation-delay: .75s; }
.hero__person--2 { left: 13%;  height: 66%; animation-delay: 1.05s; }
.hero__person--3 { right: 13%; height: 62%; animation-delay: 1.35s; }
.hero__person--4 { right: -3%; height: 92%; animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.hero__person--5 { left: 27%;  height: 48%; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
@keyframes personIn { to { opacity: .95; transform: translateY(0); } }
.hero__person--3 img, .hero__person--4 img { transform: scaleX(-1); }
/* soft scrim behind the centered copy for readability over the crowd */
.hero--people .hero__inner::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -8% -14%; z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(58% 62% at 50% 46%, rgba(21,52,92,.72), transparent 72%); pointer-events: none; }

.stats-strip { background: #fff; }
.stats-strip__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; padding-block: 30px 14px; }
.stats-strip__item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 3px; padding-inline: 12px; }
.stats-strip__item + .stats-strip__item { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.stats-strip__num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--blue); line-height: 1.1; }
.stats-strip__lbl { font-size: clamp(.78rem, 1.4vw, .92rem); color: var(--slate-soft); line-height: 1.3; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero__person--2, .hero__person--5 { display: none; }
  .hero__person--1 { left: -8%; }
  .hero__person--4 { right: -8%; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .hero__person--3 { display: none; }
  .hero__people { height: 52vw; }
  .hero__person--1 { height: 80%; }
  .hero__person--4 { height: 86%; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__person { animation: none; opacity: .95; transform: none; }
}
/* =========================================================
   NAV PHONE LINK
   ========================================================= */
.nav-phone { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; padding: 9px 14px; border-radius: 100px; transition: background .2s, color .2s; white-space: nowrap; }
.nav-phone svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; flex: none; }
.nav-phone:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav__cta { display: flex; margin-left: auto; margin-right: 6px; }
  .nav-phone span { display: none; }
  .nav-phone { padding: 11px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
  .nav-phone svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
}