/* ==========================================================================
   HOME / LANDING PAGE — styles specific to index.html
   (global tokens, header, footer, reveal + transition engines live in main.min.css)
   ========================================================================== */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3.5rem));
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  overflow: clip;
}

.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ---- Copy block ---- */
.hero__copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 760px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero__copy h1 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md)
}

.hero__copy .lead {
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  font-size: var(--fs-body-md);
}

/* ---- Decorative tile grids either side of the copy ---- */
.hero__tiles {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__tiles--left {
  left: clamp(-.1rem, -1vw, 0rem)
}

.hero__tiles--right {
  right: clamp(-.1rem, -1vw, 0rem)
}

/* .tile-grid--mirror{transform:scaleX(-1)} */

@media (max-width:1180px) {
  .hero__tiles {
    display: none
  }
}



/* Trust / Credibility Section */
.trust-section {
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  background: var(--color-mint-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 8rem auto;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: calc(100% - 2rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: visible;
}

.trust-grid {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  min-height: 450px;
}

.trust-globe-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2xs);
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

.trust-globe {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  color: var(--color-green-500);
  animation: trustGlobePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.trust-globe svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.trust-center__label {
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Connecting lines SVG */
.trust-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Card positions - 6 cards equally divided */
.trust-card {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-sm);
  background: var(--color-mint-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  width: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Position 1: Top */
.trust-card--top {
  top: -20%;
  /* left: 50%; */
  /* transform: translateX(-50%); */
}

/* Position 2: Top-Right */
.trust-card--top-right {
  top: 12%;
  right: 15%;
}

/* Position 3: Bottom-Right */
.trust-card--bottom-right {
  bottom: 0;
  right: 15%;
}

/* Position 4: Bottom */
.trust-card--bottom {
  bottom: -20%;
  /* left: 50%; */
  /* transform: translateX(-50%); */
}

/* Position 5: Bottom-Left */
.trust-card--bottom-left {
  bottom: 0;
  left: 15%;
}

/* Position 6: Top-Left */
.trust-card--top-left {
  top: 12%;
  left: 15%;
}

.trust-card__icon {
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--color-green-600);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xs);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-card__icon svg {
  width: 1.6rem;
  height: 1.6rem;
}

.trust-card__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(.9rem, 1.5vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
}

.trust-card__label {
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  font-weight: 600;
   color: var(--color-navy-700);
}

@keyframes trustGlobePulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(2deg);
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .trust-grid {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    min-height: 400px;
  }

  .trust-globe {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
  }

  .trust-card {
    width: 120px;
    padding: var(--space-xs);
  }

  .trust-card__value {
    font-size: var(--fs-body-lg);
  }

  .trust-card__label {
    font-size: .6rem;
  }

  .trust-card__icon {
    width: 2rem;
    height: 2rem;
  }

  .trust-card__icon svg {
    width: 1rem;
    height: 1rem;
  }

  .trust-card--top-right {
    right: 12%;
    top: 8%;
  }

  .trust-card--top-left {
    left: 12%;
    top: 8%;
  }

  .trust-card--bottom-right {
    right: 12%;
    bottom: 8%;
  }

  .trust-card--bottom-left {
    left: 12%;
    bottom: 8%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .trust-section {
    margin: 4rem auto;
    padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    width: calc(100% - 1rem);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .trust-grid {
    padding: var(--space-md);
    min-height: 320px;
  }

  .trust-globe {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
  }

  .trust-center__label {
    font-size: .55rem;
  }

  .trust-card {
    width: 85px;
    padding: var(--space-2xs);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }

  .trust-card__icon {
    width: 1.5rem;
    height: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .trust-card__icon svg {
    width: .9rem;
    height: .9rem;
  }

  .trust-card__value {
    font-size: .75rem;
  }

  .trust-card__label {
    font-size: .45rem;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
  }

  /* Reposition cards closer to globe */
  .trust-card--top {
    top: -10%;
  }

  .trust-card--bottom {
    bottom: -10%;
  }

  .trust-card--top-right {
    top: 6%;
    right: 8%;
  }

  .trust-card--top-left {
    top: 6%;
    left: 8%;
  }

  .trust-card--bottom-right {
    bottom: 6%;
    right: 8%;
  }

  .trust-card--bottom-left {
    bottom: 6%;
    left: 8%;
  }

  /* Adjust line positions */
  .trust-lines {
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 550px) {
  .trust-section {
    margin: 2rem auto;
    padding-block: var(--space-md);
  }

  .trust-grid {
    padding: var(--space-sm);
    min-height: 280px;
  }

  .trust-globe {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
  }

  .trust-center__label {
    font-size: .45rem;
  }

  .trust-card {
    width: 65px;
    padding: var(--space-3xs);
  }

  .trust-card__icon {
    width: 1.2rem;
    height: 1.2rem;
  }

  .trust-card__icon svg {
    width: .7rem;
    height: .7rem;
  }

  .trust-card__value {
    font-size: .6rem;
  }

  .trust-card__label {
    font-size: .35rem;
  }

  .trust-card--top {
    top: -5%;
  }

  .trust-card--bottom {
    bottom: -5%;
  }

  .trust-card--top-right {
    top: 4%;
    right: 5%;
  }

  .trust-card--top-left {
    top: 4%;
    left: 5%;
  }

  .trust-card--bottom-right {
    bottom: 4%;
    right: 5%;
  }

  .trust-card--bottom-left {
    bottom: 4%;
    left: 5%;
  }

  .trust-lines {
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .trust-section {
    margin: 1.5rem auto;
    padding-block: var(--space-sm);
  }

  .trust-grid {
    padding: var(--space-xs);
    min-height: 240px;
  }

  .trust-globe {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
  }

  .trust-card {
    width: 55px;
    padding: 2px;
  }

  .trust-card__icon {
    width: 1rem;
    height: 1rem;
  }

  .trust-card__icon svg {
    width: .6rem;
    height: .6rem;
  }

  .trust-card__value {
    font-size: .6rem;
  }

  .trust-card__label {
    font-size: .35rem;
  }

  .trust-card--top {
    top: -2%;
  }

  .trust-card--bottom {
    bottom: -2%;
  }

  .trust-card--top-right {
    top: 2%;
    right: 3%;
  }

  .trust-card--top-left {
    top: 2%;
    left: 3%;
  }

  .trust-card--bottom-right {
    bottom: 2%;
    right: 3%;
  }

  .trust-card--bottom-left {
    bottom: 2%;
    left: 3%;
  }

  .trust-lines {
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .trust-globe {
    animation: none;
  }
}


/* Who Section */
.who-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}



.who-grid {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.who-content__title {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.who-content__body {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.who-content__body p {
  color: var(--color-ink-soft);
  font-size: var(--fs-body-md);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.who-content__body p+p {
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.who-differentiators {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.who-differentiator {
  display: flex;
  gap: .75rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-white);
}


.who-differentiator__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.who-differentiator__icon img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 1.5rem;
  max-height: 1.5rem;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}


.who-differentiator h4 {
  margin: 0 0 .2rem;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.who-differentiator p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--color-ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.who-cta {
  text-align: center;
}



@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .who-differentiators {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }

  .who-differentiator {
    padding: .85rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .who-differentiator {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .who-differentiator__icon {
    width: 3rem;
    height: 3rem;
  }

  .who-differentiator__icon img {
    width: 1.4rem;
    height: 1.4rem;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .who-differentiator {
    transition: none;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}



/* Services Tabs */
.services-tabs {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-tabs__nav {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-green-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 4px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
}

.services-tabs__btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: .65rem 2rem;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-ink-soft);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.services-tabs__btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.services-tabs__btn.active {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.services-tabs__slider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  left: 4px;
  height: calc(100% - 8px);
  width: calc(50% - 4px);
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: transform var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-default);
  z-index: 1;
}

.services-tabs__slider[data-active="operations"] {
  transform: translateX(100%);
}

.services-tabs__panels {
  position: relative;
}

.services-tabs__panel {
  display: none;
}

.services-tabs__panel.active {
  display: block;
}

.services-tabs__panel-content {
  padding: 0 .5rem;
}

.services-tabs__description {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
  color: var(--color-ink-soft);
  font-size: var(--fs-body-md);
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: center;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
}

.service-card:nth-child(4),
.service-card:nth-child(4) .service-card__desc,
.service-card:nth-child(4) .service-card__title {
  background: var(--color-ink);
  color: var(--color-mint-100);
}

.service-card__number {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  color: var(--color-green-600);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-card--more .service-card__number {
  background: var(--color-navy-100);
  color: var(--color-green-200);
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.service-card__title {
  margin: 0 0 .5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.service-card__desc {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--color-ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex: 1;
}

.service-card__link {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-green-600);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.service-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-green-700);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .services-tabs__nav {
    display: flex;
    width: fit-content;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .services-tabs__btn {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: .8rem;
    padding: .6rem 1rem;
  }

  .services-tabs__slider {
    width: calc(50% - 4px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-tabs__nav {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: min(100%, 22rem);
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    gap: .5rem;
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .services-tabs__slider {
    display: none;
  }

  .services-tabs__btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--color-mint-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: .6rem 1rem;
    color: var(--color-ink-soft);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .services-tabs__btn.active {
    background: var(--gradient-brand);
    color: var(--color-white);
  }

  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 1.2rem;
  }

  .services-tabs__description {
    font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
    text-align: left;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .service-card {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .service-card__number {
    width: 2rem;
    height: 2rem;
    font-size: .9rem;
  }

  .service-card__title {
    font-size: .9rem;
  }

  .service-card__desc {
    font-size: .8rem;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .service-card {
    transition: none;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .service-card__link:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}




/* =========================================================
   WHY NUMERIQ SECTION — dark, high-contrast differentiator band
   Reuses .section-head--center / .section-head__decorations /
   .reveal / .btn as-is — only new, section-scoped rules below.
   ========================================================= */

.why-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  overflow: clip;
}

/* soft brand glow behind the grid for depth */
.why-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 320px at 15% 0%, rgba(0, 168, 107, .16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(520px 300px at 85% 100%, rgba(0, 168, 107, .10), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.why-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.1rem 1.6rem 1.85rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* large faint number sitting behind the card content */
.why-card__ghost {
  position: absolute;
  top: -.4rem;
  right: .6rem;
  z-index: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(3.25rem, 4.5vw, 4.75rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(2, 2, 2, 0.05);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.why-card__icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 3.1rem;
  height: 3.1rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--gradient-brand);
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}

.why-card__icon svg {
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
}

.why-card__title {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .45rem;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}


/* the fading dash/line, left to right, below the heading */
.why-card__line {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-green-500), transparent 85%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.why-card__desc {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}

.why-cta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }

  .why-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  }

  .why-card__ghost {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   FOUNDERS SECTION — transparent bg, side-by-side flip cards,
   alternating image/info sides per founder.
   Reuses .section-head--center / .reveal / .btn as-is.
   ========================================================= */

.founders-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: transparent;
}

.founders-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.founder-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  text-align: left;
}

.founder-card--reverse {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
  text-align: right; /* Align content to the right to match image position */
}

/* ---- Flip mechanism (image only) ---- */
.founder-card__flip {
  flex: 1 1 300px;
  max-width: 340px;
  perspective: 1800px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.founder-card__flip:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-green-500);
  outline-offset: 6px;
}

.founder-card__flipper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 1.25s var(--ease-default);
}

/* mouse users: hover flips */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .founder-card__flip:hover .founder-card__flipper {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
  }
}

/* touch users (and keyboard/click on any device): tap-toggled class flips */
.founder-card__flip.is-flipped .founder-card__flipper {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.founder-card__face {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ---- Front: transparent portrait on the brand gradient ---- */
.founder-card__face--front {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}

.founder-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

/* ---- Back: full expertise list ---- */
.founder-card__face--back {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  background: var(--gradient-brand-soft);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}

.founder-card__back-eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
}

.founder-card__back-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .8rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.founder-card__back-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.founder-card__back-list svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 1.2rem;
  height: 1.2rem;
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--color-white);
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* ---- Info block, beside the flip card ---- */
.founder-card__info {
  flex: 1 1 320px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.founder-card__name {
  font-size: var(--fs-h4);
  margin-bottom: .2rem;
}

.founder-card__role {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green-600);
}

/* fading left-to-right divider */
.founder-card__divider {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 260px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-green-500), transparent 85%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Reverse card divider - right-aligned */
.founder-card--reverse .founder-card__divider {
  margin-left: auto; /* Push to the right */
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--color-green-500), transparent 85%); /* Flip gradient */
}

/* the 3 info points — one consistent style, each on its own line */
.founder-card__points {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .5rem;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Reverse card points - right-aligned */
.founder-card--reverse .founder-card__points {
  align-items: flex-end; /* Align pills to the right */
  text-align: right;
}

.founder-card__points li {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: .65rem .95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--gradient-brand-soft);
  color: var(--color-white);
  width: fit-content;
}

/* Reverse card pills - text right-aligned */
.founder-card--reverse .founder-card__points li {
  text-align: right;
}

.founder-card__points li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .45s cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
}

.founder-card__points li:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.founder-card__points li {
  isolation: isolate;
}

.founders-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

/* ---- Responsive: stack image-on-top for both founders ---- */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .founder-card,
  .founder-card--reverse {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Reset reverse-specific styles on mobile */
  .founder-card--reverse {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .founder-card--reverse .founder-card__divider {
    margin-inline: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-green-500), transparent 85%);
  }

  .founder-card--reverse .founder-card__points {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .founder-card--reverse .founder-card__points li {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .founder-card__flip {
    width: min(100%, 300px);
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    max-width: 300px;
  }

  .founder-card__divider {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .founder-card__points {
    text-align: left;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
}



/* =========================================================
   PROCESS SECTION — scroll-linked trail timeline
   Replaces the previous accordion version entirely.
   Reuses .section-head--center / .reveal / .btn as-is.
   ========================================================= */

.process-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}

.timeline {
  --rail: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
  position: relative;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* base (unfilled) track, full height of the list */
.timeline__track {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--rail);
  top: .4rem;
  bottom: .4rem;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--color-border-strong);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* the fill that grows as the user scrolls — height is set inline by JS */
.timeline__progress {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--rail);
  top: .4rem;
  width: 2px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top center;
  border-radius: 2px;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.timeline__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: calc(var(--rail) + 1.75rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
}

.timeline-step:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-step__marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--rail);
  top: .45rem;
  width: 1rem;
  height: 1rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-strong);
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
  transition: background-color .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, transform .35s var(--ease-default);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-step.is-active .timeline-step__marker {
  background: var(--color-navy-900);
  border-color: var(--color-navy-900);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(0, 168, 107, .18);
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15);
}

.timeline-step__content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
}

.timeline-step.is-active .timeline-step__content {
  animation: timeline-reveal .9s var(--ease-default) forwards;
}

@keyframes timeline-reveal {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.timeline-step__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-mint-100);
  color: var(--color-green-600);
  transition: background-color .4s ease, color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}

.timeline-step.is-active .timeline-step__icon {
  color: var(--gradient-brand);
}

.timeline-step__icon svg {
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
}

.timeline-step__text {
  min-width: 0;
}

.timeline-step__index {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  color: var(--color-green-600);
  margin-bottom: .3rem;
}

.timeline-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-h5);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.timeline-step__desc {
  max-width: 52ch;
  color: var(--color-ink-soft);
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
}

.process-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .timeline {
    --rail: .9rem;
  }

  .timeline-step {
    padding-left: calc(var(--rail) + 1.1rem);
  }

  .timeline-step__content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .75rem;
  }

  .timeline-step__icon {
    width: 2.4rem;
    height: 2.4rem;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .timeline__progress {
    transition: none;
  }

  .timeline-step__marker {
    transition: none;
  }

  .timeline-step__content {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    animation: none;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   INSIGHTS SECTION — data-driven featured blog grid
   1 wide (image left/content right) + 2 small (image top) +
   1 tall feature card (solid primary-colour bg, spans full height).
   Reuses .section-head--center / .reveal / .eyebrow as-is.
   ========================================================= */

.insights-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.blog-card-wrapper {
  min-width: 0;
  height: 100%;
}

/* ---- Base card ---- */
.blog-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition:
    border-color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-green-200);
}

.blog-card__media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
}

.blog-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease-in-out);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* graceful placeholder when a cover image hasn't been added yet */
.blog-card__media.is-broken .blog-card__img {
  display: none;
}

.blog-card__media.is-broken::after {
  content: attr(data-fallback);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
}

.blog-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-green-600);
  margin-bottom: .55rem;
}

.blog-card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h5);
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
}

.blog-card__excerpt {
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-ink-soft);
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
}

.blog-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .65rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.blog-card__avatar {
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-card__author strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
}

.blog-card__author small {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}

/* ---- Wide card: image left / content right ---- */
.blog-card--wide {
  grid-column: 1 / 3;
  grid-row: 1;
  flex-direction: row;
}

.blog-card--wide .blog-card__media {
  flex: 0 0 50%;
  min-height: 240px;
}

.blog-card--wide .blog-card__body {
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-card--wide .blog-card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h4);
}

/* ---- Small cards: image top / content below ---- */
.blog-card--small .blog-card__media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
}

/* ---- Feature card: tall, solid primary colour, spans both rows ---- */
.blog-card--feature {
  grid-column: 3;
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
  background: var(--color-green-700);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.blog-card--feature .blog-card__media {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
}

.blog-card--feature .blog-card__body {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.blog-card--feature .blog-card__tag {
  color: var(--color-green-200);
}

.blog-card--feature .blog-card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.blog-card--feature .blog-card__excerpt {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
}

.blog-card--feature .blog-card__author strong {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.blog-card--feature .blog-card__author small {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .62);
}

.insights-more {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
}

.insights-more__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
}

.insights-more__link svg {
  width: 1.1rem;
  height: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-soft);
}

.insights-more__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-green-600);
}

.insights-more__link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
  }

  .blog-card--wide {
    grid-column: 1 / 3;
    grid-row: 1;
  }

  .blog-card--feature {
    grid-column: 1 / 3;
    grid-row: 3;
  }

  /* the 2 small cards auto-place into row 2, col 1 and col 2 */
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: none;
  }

  /* Feature card first on mobile */
  .blog-card--feature {
    order: -1; /* Moves it to the top */
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: auto;
  }

  .blog-card--wide {
    order: 0;
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: auto;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .blog-card--wide .blog-card__media {
    min-height: 220px;
  }

  .blog-card--small {
    order: 1;
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: auto;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .blog-card,
  .blog-card__img {
    transition: none;
  }

  .blog-card:hover {
    transform: none;
  }

  .blog-card:hover .blog-card__img {
    transform: none;
  }
}

.blog-card.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(8px);
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition:
    opacity .7s var(--ease-out-soft),
    filter .7s var(--ease-out-soft),
    transform .7s var(--ease-out-soft);
  transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0s);
}

.blog-card.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: blur(0);
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.blog-card.reveal--done {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: none;
  transform: none;
}