/* ===================================================================
   PREEMINENT — Shared Design System (v4, Fluent-Era)
   Brief-canonical tokens. Loaded by every page.
   AI For Everyone. In Every Language.
   =================================================================== */
:root{
  --logo-img:url("preeminent-logo-white.png");

  /* Layout */
  --page-max:1440px;--content-max:1200px;--editorial-max:880px;--narrow-max:720px;

  /* Foundation */
  --navy-980:#040E18;--navy-950:#061421;--navy-900:#081A2B;--navy-800:#102A43;--navy-700:#16344f;
  --white:#FFFFFF;--ice:#F8FAFC;--slate-50:#F9FAFB;--slate-100:#F3F4F6;--slate-200:#E5E7EB;
  --slate-300:#D1D5DB;--slate-400:#9CA3AF;--slate-500:#6B7280;--slate-600:#4B5563;--slate-700:#374151;
  --slate-800:#1F2937;--slate-900:#111827;

  /* Innovation */
  --blue-600:#1D70F5;--blue-700:#155BD1;--cyan-400:#22C1FF;--teal-500:#14B8A6;--violet-500:#725CFF;
  --magenta-500:#D946EF;--green-700:#0F766E;--lime-400:#A3E635;--gold-500:#EAB308;--orange-500:#FF7A00;--yellow-400:#FBBF24;

  /* Gradients — brief canon */
  --gradient-core:linear-gradient(135deg,#1D70F5 0%,#22C1FF 50%,#14B8A6 100%);
  --gradient-labs:linear-gradient(135deg,#1D70F5 0%,#725CFF 52%,#D946EF 100%);
  --gradient-public:linear-gradient(135deg,#FBBF24 0%,#FF7A00 48%,#D946EF 100%);
  --gradient-impact:linear-gradient(135deg,#14B8A6 0%,#A3E635 100%);
  --gradient-canada:linear-gradient(135deg,#FF7A00,#FBBF24,#FFFFFF);

  /* Type */
  --font-heading:"Inter Tight","Inter",system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-body:"Inter",system-ui,sans-serif;
  --h1:clamp(3rem,7vw,6.7rem);--h2:clamp(2.15rem,4.8vw,4.45rem);--h3:clamp(1.55rem,2.7vw,2.65rem);--h4:1.4rem;
  --body-xl:clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.58rem);--body-lg:1.18rem;--body:1rem;--small:.875rem;--micro:.76rem;

  /* Spacing */
  --section-xl:150px;--section-lg:112px;--section-md:84px;--section-sm:60px;
  --radius-sm:8px;--radius-md:12px;--radius-lg:18px;--radius-xl:26px;--radius-2xl:34px;
  --motion-fast:180ms;--motion-base:260ms;--motion-slow:440ms;--ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --border:1px solid var(--slate-200);--border-dark:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  --shadow-soft:0 1px 3px rgba(8,26,43,.06),0 12px 30px -18px rgba(8,26,43,.20);
  --shadow-lift:0 2px 6px rgba(8,26,43,.08),0 30px 60px -28px rgba(29,112,245,.34);
}
*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-padding-top:90px}
body{font-family:var(--font-body);color:var(--slate-900);background:var(--ice);line-height:1.6;font-size:var(--body);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility}
img,svg{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.04}
.container{width:min(100% - 48px,var(--content-max));margin-inline:auto}
.editorial{width:min(100% - 48px,var(--editorial-max));margin-inline:auto}
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:0;background:var(--navy-900);color:#fff;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:0 0 var(--radius-md) 0;z-index:999}
.skip-link:focus{left:0}

.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:var(--micro);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-700)}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:26px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--gradient-core)}
.dark .eyebrow,.darker .eyebrow{color:#9fd0ff}
.eyebrow.green{color:var(--green-700)}
.eyebrow.center{justify-content:center}

/* ---------- Logo ---------- */
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.brand-logo{display:block;background:var(--logo-img) left center/contain no-repeat;width:200px;height:44px}
.site-header .brand-logo{filter:invert(1)}
.hero .brand-logo,.site-footer .brand-logo{filter:none}
.site-footer .brand-logo{width:226px;height:50px;margin-bottom:20px}
@media(max-width:560px){.brand-logo{width:160px;height:36px}}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;background:rgba(248,250,252,.82);backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(140%);border-bottom:var(--border)}
.header-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:78px;gap:20px}
.primary-nav{display:flex;gap:24px}
.primary-nav a{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--slate-700);padding:6px 0;position:relative;white-space:nowrap}
.primary-nav a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:100%;bottom:-2px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--gradient-core);transition:right var(--motion-base) var(--ease)}
.primary-nav a:hover,.primary-nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--navy-900)}
.primary-nav a:hover::after,.primary-nav a[aria-current="page"]::after{right:0}
.header-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.menu-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:9px 11px;cursor:pointer;font-size:1rem}
@media(max-width:1080px){.primary-nav{gap:18px}.primary-nav a{font-size:.84rem}}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;min-height:48px;padding:0 24px;border-radius:var(--radius-md);font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;cursor:pointer;border:1px solid transparent;transition:transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--motion-base) var(--ease),background var(--motion-base),border-color var(--motion-base),color var(--motion-base)}
.btn:focus-visible,a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--cyan-400);outline-offset:2px}
.btn-primary{background:var(--gradient-core);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 24px -12px rgba(29,112,245,.7)}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 16px 34px -12px rgba(29,112,245,.75)}
.btn-secondary{background:transparent;color:var(--navy-900);border-color:var(--slate-300)}
.btn-secondary:hover{border-color:var(--blue-600);color:var(--blue-700);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.on-dark{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.on-dark:hover{border-color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;min-height:auto;padding:0;color:var(--blue-700);font-weight:600;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.btn-ghost .arrow{transition:transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease)}
.btn-ghost:hover .arrow{transform:translateX(5px)}
.btn-sm{min-height:40px;padding:0 18px;font-size:.88rem}

/* ---------- Icons ---------- */
.ic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:20px;color:#fff;flex:0 0 auto}
.ic svg{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:#fff;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy-950);color:#fff;isolation:isolate}
.hero .mesh{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1}
.mesh-blob{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(80px);opacity:.55;will-change:transform}
.mesh-1{width:560px;height:560px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%,#1D70F5,transparent 70%);top:-160px;left:-120px;animation:drift1 22s var(--ease) infinite alternate}
.mesh-2{width:520px;height:520px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%,#725CFF,transparent 70%);top:-60px;right:-120px;animation:drift2 26s var(--ease) infinite alternate}
.mesh-3{width:480px;height:480px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,#14B8A6,transparent 72%);bottom:-200px;left:30%;animation:drift3 30s var(--ease) infinite alternate}
.hero .grain{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;opacity:.05;background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
@keyframes drift1{to{transform:translate(60px,40px) scale(1.1)}}
@keyframes drift2{to{transform:translate(-50px,60px) scale(1.08)}}
@keyframes drift3{to{transform:translate(40px,-50px) scale(1.12)}}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:64px;align-items:center;padding-block:104px}
.hero h1{font-size:var(--h1);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.045em;font-weight:700}
.hero h1 .grad{background:var(--gradient-core);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.hero-lede{margin-top:26px;font-size:var(--body-xl);line-height:1.5;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);max-width:620px}
.hero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:34px}
.category-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin-top:26px;font-size:var(--small);font-weight:600;color:#bfe3ff;border:1px solid rgba(34,193,255,.32);border-radius:999px;padding:8px 16px;background:rgba(34,193,255,.07)}
.category-badge .pi-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gradient-public)}
.category-badge b{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;color:#fff}
.category-badge sup{font-size:.62em;margin-left:1px;opacity:.85}
/* compact hero (interior pages) */
.hero.compact .hero-grid{padding-block:88px}
.hero.compact h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,5rem)}

/* ---------- Participation Orbit (signature) ---------- */
.orbit{position:relative;width:100%;max-width:460px;aspect-ratio:1;margin-inline:auto}
.orbit .ring{position:absolute;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:50%}
.orbit .ring.r1{inset:14%}.orbit .ring.r2{inset:0}
.orbit .core{position:absolute;inset:34%;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gradient-core);display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;color:#fff;padding:10px;box-shadow:0 0 60px -8px rgba(34,193,255,.6)}
.orbit .onode{position:absolute;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(8,26,43,.78);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);border-radius:999px;padding:8px 14px;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;white-space:nowrap}
.orbit .onode .d{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;flex:0 0 auto}
.orbit .onode:nth-child(3){top:6%;left:50%}
.orbit .onode:nth-child(4){top:26%;left:92%}
.orbit .onode:nth-child(5){top:74%;left:92%}
.orbit .onode:nth-child(6){top:96%;left:50%}
.orbit .onode:nth-child(7){top:74%;left:8%}
.orbit .onode:nth-child(8){top:26%;left:8%}
@media(max-width:560px){.orbit .onode{font-size:.68rem;padding:6px 10px}}

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section{padding-block:var(--section-lg)}
.section.dark{background:var(--navy-900);color:#fff}
.section.darker{background:var(--navy-950);color:#fff}
.section.light{background:var(--white)}
.section.ice{background:var(--ice)}
.section-head{max-width:780px;margin-bottom:48px}
.section-head.center{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center}
.section-head h2{font-size:var(--h2);margin-top:18px;letter-spacing:-.035em}
.section-head p{margin-top:18px;font-size:var(--body-lg);color:var(--slate-600);max-width:660px}
.section-head.center p{margin-inline:auto}
.dark .section-head p,.darker .section-head p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.74)}
.sys-label{font-size:var(--micro);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-400);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:14px}

/* ---------- Trust bar ---------- */
.trust-bar{background:#fff;border-block:var(--border)}
.trust-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}
.trust-grid>div{padding:26px 18px;border-left:var(--border);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-600);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.trust-grid>div:first-child{border-left:0}
.trust-grid .gdot{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;flex:0 0 auto;background:var(--gradient-core)}

/* ---------- Editorial ---------- */
.editorial-section .editorial{
  /* The editorial sits inside an explicit .container wrapper now (added in
     all 7 editorial pages), so it left-aligns with the container's left edge.
     Override the base .editorial's auto-centering and self-width so this
     block hugs the container start; only its prose width is capped. */
  margin:0;
  width:auto;
  max-width:var(--editorial-max)
}
/* Variant: left-aligned final-CTA. The default .final-cta centers, but on
   some pages (e.g. Infrastructure) the CTA visually follows a stack of
   left-aligned sections, and the centered version creates an awkward
   alignment switch. Apply .left to that section to keep the rhythm. */
.final-cta.left{text-align:left}
.final-cta.left .cta-box{margin-inline:0;max-width:var(--editorial-max)}
.final-cta.left .eyebrow{justify-content:flex-start}
.final-cta.left .hero-actions{justify-content:flex-start}

/* Editorial section on dark/darker backgrounds: body copy needs to flip
   from slate-700 (designed for light bg) to a readable white so it matches
   the rest of the dark section's text. */
.section.dark.editorial-section .editorial .lead,
.section.darker.editorial-section .editorial .lead,
.section.dark.editorial-section .editorial .cols p,
.section.darker.editorial-section .editorial .cols p,
.section.dark.editorial-section .editorial > p,
.section.darker.editorial-section .editorial > p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
.section.dark.editorial-section .editorial .closer,
.section.darker.editorial-section .editorial .closer{color:#fff}
.editorial-section h2{font-size:var(--h2);letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1.02}
.editorial-section .lead{margin-top:30px;font-size:var(--body-xl);line-height:1.6;color:var(--slate-700)}
.dark .editorial-section .lead,.darker .editorial-section .lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82)}
.editorial-section .cols{margin-top:30px;columns:2;column-gap:48px;font-size:var(--body-lg);color:var(--slate-600)}
.editorial-section .cols p{margin-bottom:18px;break-inside:avoid}
.editorial-section .closer{margin-top:30px;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--navy-900);letter-spacing:-.02em}
.dark .editorial-section .closer,.darker .editorial-section .closer{color:#fff}

/* ---------- Split ---------- */
.split-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.92fr 1.08fr;gap:72px;align-items:center}
.split-grid.flip>.split-copy{order:2}
.split-copy h2{font-size:var(--h2);letter-spacing:-.035em}
.split-copy p{margin-top:20px;font-size:var(--body-lg);color:var(--slate-600)}
.dark .split-copy p,.darker .split-copy p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
.split-copy .actions{margin-top:28px}

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.card-grid{display:grid;gap:20px}
.cols-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.cols-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.cols-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.card{background:#fff;border:var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:30px;transition:border-color var(--motion-base) var(--ease),transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--motion-base) var(--ease);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:transparent;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.card h3{font-size:1.28rem;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.card h4{font-size:1.1rem}
.card .sub{font-size:var(--micro);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue-700);margin-top:6px}
.card p{margin-top:12px;color:var(--slate-600);font-size:.97rem}
.card .more{margin-top:20px}
.card .accent-rail{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;background:var(--gradient-core);opacity:0;transition:opacity var(--motion-base)}
.card:hover .accent-rail{opacity:1}
.platform-card{min-height:340px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:40px}
.platform-card .sub{margin-top:0}
.platform-card p{flex:1}
.tag-list{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:8px}
.tag{font-size:var(--small);font-weight:500;color:var(--slate-700);background:var(--slate-100);border:var(--border);border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px}

/* pillar list */
.pillar{display:flex;gap:16px;padding:20px 0;border-top:var(--border)}
.pillar:first-child{border-top:0}
.pillar .ic{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;margin:0}
.pillar b{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:1.05rem}
.pillar p{margin-top:4px;color:var(--slate-600);font-size:.95rem}
.dark .pillar,.darker .pillar{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.dark .pillar p,.darker .pillar p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}

/* research grid (dark) */
.research-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px}
.research-item{border:var(--border-dark);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03)}
.research-item .ic{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:11px;margin-bottom:12px}
.research-item b{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:1rem}
.research-item span{display:block;margin-top:4px;font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62)}

/* ---------- Ecosystem ---------- */
.ecosystem-map{border:var(--border-dark);border-radius:var(--radius-2xl);padding:48px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)}
.eco-top{text-align:center;margin-bottom:38px}
.eco-top .root-pill{display:inline-block;padding:16px 30px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);background:var(--gradient-labs);font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:1.12rem}
.eco-branches{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:14px}
.eco-branch{border:var(--border-dark);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:20px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);transition:border-color var(--motion-base),transform var(--motion-base),background var(--motion-base)}
.eco-branch:hover{border-color:var(--cyan-400);transform:translateY(-3px);background:rgba(34,193,255,.07)}
.eco-branch .bdot{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:9px;margin-bottom:12px}
.eco-branch b{display:block;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:.98rem;margin-bottom:5px}
.eco-branch span{font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.66)}

/* ---------- National Alignment Matrix ---------- */
.matrix{border:var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;background:#fff}
.matrix-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1.4fr;align-items:center;gap:18px;padding:22px 26px;border-top:var(--border)}
.matrix-row:first-child{border-top:0}
.matrix-row .pri{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--navy-900)}
.matrix-row .arrow-c{color:var(--blue-600);font-weight:600}
.matrix-row .contrib{color:var(--slate-600);font-size:.98rem}
.dark .matrix,.darker .matrix{background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.dark .matrix-row,.darker .matrix-row{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.dark .matrix-row .pri,.darker .matrix-row .pri{color:#fff}
.dark .matrix-row .contrib,.darker .matrix-row .contrib{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
@media(max-width:680px){.matrix-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px}.matrix-row .arrow-c{display:none}}

/* ---------- Participation Intelligence Model ---------- */
.pi-flow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:12px}
.pi-step{border:var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:24px 20px;background:#fff;position:relative;transition:transform var(--motion-base),box-shadow var(--motion-base)}
.pi-step:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.pi-step .n{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:1.1rem;background:var(--gradient-public);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.pi-step b{display:block;margin-top:8px;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:1.05rem}
.pi-step p{margin-top:6px;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--slate-600)}

/* ---------- Report / dashboard cards ---------- */
.report-card{border:var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;background:#fff;transition:transform var(--motion-base),box-shadow var(--motion-base)}
.report-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.report-card .cover{height:140px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:20px;color:#fff}
.report-card .cover.c1{background:var(--gradient-public)}
.report-card .cover.c2{background:var(--gradient-core)}
.report-card .cover.c3{background:var(--gradient-impact)}
.report-card .cover.c4{background:var(--gradient-labs)}
.report-card .cover b{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.1}
.report-card .body{padding:20px 22px}
.report-card .body span{font-size:var(--micro);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:var(--slate-400)}
.report-card .body p{margin-top:8px;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--slate-600)}

/* ---------- Pathway grid (public sector) ---------- */
.pathway{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
.pathway .step{border:var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:26px;background:#fff;position:relative}
.pathway .step .k{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--gradient-core);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:14px}
.pathway .step b{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:1.08rem}
.pathway .step p{margin-top:8px;font-size:.93rem;color:var(--slate-600)}

/* ---------- Timeline ---------- */
.timeline{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);border-top:2px solid var(--slate-200);margin-top:8px}
.timeline li{list-style:none;padding:28px 22px 0;border-left:var(--border);position:relative}
.timeline li:first-child{border-left:0}
.timeline li::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-7px;left:22px;width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gradient-core)}
.timeline li.milestone::before{background:var(--gradient-public)}
.timeline .year{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--navy-900)}
.timeline .year.gold{background:var(--gradient-public);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.timeline p{margin-top:8px;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--slate-600)}

/* ---------- Metrics / stat cards ---------- */
.metric-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);border:var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;background:#fff}
.metric{padding:36px 26px;border-left:var(--border)}
.metric:first-child{border-left:0}
.metric strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.7rem);letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1;background:var(--gradient-core);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.metric span{display:block;margin-top:12px;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--slate-600)}

/* ---------- Insights ---------- */
.insight-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.insight-card .cat{font-size:var(--micro);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:var(--violet-500)}
.insight-card h4{margin-top:12px;font-size:1.18rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;flex:1}
.insight-card .more{margin-top:20px}

/* ---------- Future tags ---------- */
.future-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:36px}
.future-tags span{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:999px;padding:11px 22px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)}

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.final-cta{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy-950);color:#fff;text-align:center;isolation:isolate}
.final-cta .mesh{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;opacity:.7}
.cta-box{max-width:760px;margin-inline:auto}
.cta-box h2{font-size:var(--h2);letter-spacing:-.035em}
.cta-box p{margin-top:20px;font-size:var(--body-lg);color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
.cta-box .hero-actions{justify-content:center}

/* ---------- Contact form ---------- */
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px}
.field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px}
.field.full{grid-column:1 / -1}
.field label{font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--slate-700)}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:1rem;padding:13px 15px;border:var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-md);background:#fff;color:var(--slate-900);transition:border-color var(--motion-base)}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--blue-600);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(29,112,245,.12)}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:130px}
.contact-routes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:16px}
.route{border:var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:24px;background:#fff}
.route b{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:1.05rem}
.route p{margin-top:6px;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--slate-600)}
.route a{display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;color:var(--blue-700);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{background:var(--navy-980);color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);padding-top:74px}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr repeat(4,1fr);gap:42px;padding-bottom:54px}
.footer-brand p{font-size:.92rem;max-width:300px;line-height:1.6}
.footer-tag{margin-top:18px;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem}
.footer-tag .grad{background:var(--gradient-core);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.footer-category{margin-top:16px;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.footer-category b{font-family:var(--font-heading);color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.footer-col h5{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);margin-bottom:16px}
.footer-col a{display:block;font-size:.92rem;padding:6px 0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);transition:color var(--motion-fast)}
.footer-col a:hover{color:#fff}
.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding:24px 0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;font-size:var(--small)}
.footer-bottom a{margin-left:18px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.footer-bottom a:hover{color:#fff}

/* ---------- Reveal ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .6s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .cols-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .eco-branches{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .pi-flow{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr}
  .footer-brand{grid-column:1 / -1}
}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .primary-nav,.header-cta .btn-secondary{display:none}
  .menu-toggle{display:inline-flex}
  .primary-nav.open{display:flex;position:absolute;flex-direction:column;top:78px;left:0;right:0;background:#fff;padding:18px 24px;border-bottom:var(--border);gap:6px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}
  .primary-nav.open a{padding:12px 0;font-size:1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--slate-100)}
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px;padding-block:72px}
  .hero-visual{order:2}
  .split-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .split-grid.flip>.split-copy{order:0}
  .cols-2,.cols-3{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .editorial-section .cols{columns:1}
  .trust-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .trust-grid>div{border-left:0;border-top:var(--border)}
  .trust-grid>div:first-child{border-top:0}
  .eco-branches{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .pi-flow{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .pathway{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .timeline{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .timeline li{border-left:0;border-top:var(--border);padding:24px 0 0}
  .timeline li:first-child{border-top:0}
  .timeline li::before{left:0}
  .metric-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .metric{border-left:0;border-top:var(--border)}
  .metric:first-child,.metric:nth-child(2){border-top:0}
  .form-grid,.contact-routes{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .cols-4,.eco-branches,.pi-flow,.metric-grid,.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation-duration:.01ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.01ms!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}
  .mesh-blob{animation:none}
}

/* ===================================================================
   ADDENDUM A — v2 mandatory components
   =================================================================== */

/* Ecosystem map: institutional hierarchy can hold 7 nodes */
.eco-branches{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr))!important}

/* ---- Expandable National AI Alignment Matrix (native <details>) ---- */
.matrix details{border-top:var(--border)}
.matrix details:first-child{border-top:0}
.matrix summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1.5fr auto;align-items:center;gap:18px;padding:22px 26px}
.matrix summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.matrix summary .pri{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--navy-900)}
.matrix summary .arrow-c{color:var(--blue-600);font-weight:600}
.matrix summary .contrib{color:var(--slate-600);font-size:.98rem}
.matrix summary .chev{color:var(--slate-400);transition:transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease);font-size:.9rem}
.matrix details[open] summary .chev{transform:rotate(90deg)}
.matrix .matrix-detail{padding:0 26px 24px;color:var(--slate-600);font-size:.94rem;max-width:90%}
.matrix .matrix-detail .tag-list{margin-top:2px}
.dark .matrix summary .pri,.darker .matrix summary .pri{color:#fff}
.dark .matrix summary .contrib,.darker .matrix summary .contrib{color:rgba(255,255,255,.74)}
.dark .matrix .matrix-detail,.darker .matrix .matrix-detail{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.dark .matrix .tag,.darker .matrix .tag{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.16);color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
@media(max-width:680px){.matrix summary{grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:6px}.matrix summary .arrow-c{display:none}.matrix summary .contrib{grid-column:1 / -1}}

/* ---- Participation Intelligence Model — radial hexagon ---- */
.pi-radial{position:relative;width:100%;max-width:760px;margin:8px auto 0;aspect-ratio:16/11}
.pi-radial .links{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:1}
.pi-radial .links line{stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.16);stroke-width:.35}
.pi-radial .links polygon{stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.12);stroke-width:.3;fill:none}
.pi-radial .center{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:158px;height:158px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gradient-public);display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;color:#fff;padding:16px;box-shadow:0 0 70px -8px rgba(217,70,239,.55);z-index:2}
.pi-radial .pnode{position:absolute;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);background:rgba(8,26,43,.82);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);border-radius:14px;padding:12px 16px;min-width:124px;text-align:center;z-index:3;transition:border-color var(--motion-base),transform var(--motion-base)}
.pi-radial .pnode:hover{border-color:var(--cyan-400);transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.04)}
.pi-radial .pnode b{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:.98rem;color:#fff}
.pi-radial .pnode span{display:block;margin-top:3px;font-size:.72rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .pi-radial{aspect-ratio:auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}
  .pi-radial .links,.pi-radial .center{display:none}
  .pi-radial .pnode{position:static;transform:none;min-width:0}
  .pi-radial .pnode:hover{transform:none}
}

/* ---- Dashboard preview (Inclusion Index) ---- */
.dash{border:var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);background:#fff;padding:30px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}
.dash-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px;margin-bottom:26px}
.dash-top .title b{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:1.2rem;display:block}
.dash-top .title span{font-size:var(--micro);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-400);font-weight:600;margin-top:4px;display:block}
.gauge{position:relative;width:110px;height:110px;border-radius:50%;flex:0 0 auto;background:conic-gradient(from 215deg,var(--cyan-400),var(--blue-600) 62%,var(--slate-200) 62%)}
.gauge .hole{position:absolute;inset:13px;background:#fff;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center}
.gauge .hole b{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:1.55rem;color:var(--navy-900);line-height:1}
.gauge .hole span{font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-400);margin-top:3px}
.meter+.meter{margin-top:16px}
.meter .lab{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--slate-700);margin-bottom:7px}
.meter .lab b{font-weight:600}
.meter .bar{height:9px;border-radius:6px;background:var(--slate-100);overflow:hidden}
.meter .bar i{display:block;height:100%;border-radius:6px;background:var(--gradient-core)}
.dash-note{margin-top:20px;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--slate-400)}

/* Ecosystem map placed on a dark panel inside a light section */
.ecosystem-map.panel-dark .root-pill,.ecosystem-map.panel-dark .eco-branch b{color:#fff}

/* =====================================================================
   WARMTH + MEDIA LAYER  ·  v4
   Adds a human, editorial feel to the core pages: real-people imagery
   frames, a click-to-play video story block, an ambient hero-video
   pattern, a "future builders" people band, and a testimonial with a
   face. Built on the v4 tokens (motion/ease/shadow/radius/section).
   Reuses v4's existing .reveal + .grain + app.js observer.
   Every image/video is a drop-in slot — swap the src for licensed
   photography or your own footage.
   ===================================================================== */

:root{
  --paper:#FBF6EF;   /* warm off-white */
  --cream:#F4EADC;   /* warmer band   */
  --gradient-warm:linear-gradient(135deg,#FF7A00 0%,#E8896B 55%,#FBBF24 100%);
}

/* Warm section background + faint paper grain (sits with v4 .light/.ice) */
.section.warm{background:var(--paper);position:relative}
.section.warm:before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity:.04;mix-blend-mode:multiply
}
.section.warm > .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.section.warm .eyebrow{color:var(--orange-500)}

/* ---- Media frame: rounded, warm-edged, with a caption tag ---- */
.media-frame{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-2xl);overflow:hidden;background:var(--cream);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);isolation:isolate
}
.media-frame:before{ /* warm gradient hairline edge */
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;padding:2px;z-index:2;
  background:var(--gradient-warm);
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;opacity:.85;pointer-events:none
}
.media-frame img,.media-frame video{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.media-frame .caption{
  position:absolute;left:16px;bottom:16px;z-index:3;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  background:rgba(6,20,33,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);color:#fff;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;
  padding:9px 13px;border-radius:var(--radius-md)
}
.media-frame .caption:before{content:"";width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gradient-warm)}
.ar-4-3{aspect-ratio:4/3}.ar-16-9{aspect-ratio:16/9}.ar-1-1{aspect-ratio:1/1}.ar-4-5{aspect-ratio:4/5}

/* ---- Photo feature: copy + framed image (uses v4 .split-grid/.flip) ---- */
.photo-feature{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.04fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
.photo-feature.flip .pf-copy{order:2}
.photo-feature .pf-copy h2{margin-top:18px}
.photo-feature .pf-copy p{margin-top:18px;color:var(--slate-700);font-size:var(--body-lg);line-height:1.7}
.section.dark .photo-feature .pf-copy p,.section.darker .photo-feature .pf-copy p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}

/* ---- Video feature: click-to-play facade (poster + play button) ---- */
.video-embed{position:relative;display:block;width:100%;padding:0;border:0;cursor:pointer;background:var(--cream)}
.video-embed .poster{transition:transform var(--motion-slow) var(--ease),filter var(--motion-base)}
.video-embed:hover .poster{transform:scale(1.03);filter:saturate(1.05)}
.video-embed .play{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:4;display:grid;place-items:center}
.video-embed .play i{
  width:84px;height:84px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  box-shadow:0 18px 50px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.6);transition:transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease),background var(--motion-base)
}
.video-embed:hover .play i{transform:scale(1.08);background:#fff}
.video-embed .play i:after{content:"";margin-left:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:13px 0 13px 22px;border-color:transparent transparent transparent var(--orange-500)}
.video-embed .vlabel{
  position:absolute;left:18px;top:18px;z-index:4;color:#fff;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.72rem;background:rgba(6,20,33,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  padding:8px 12px;border-radius:99px
}
.video-embed.is-playing .play,.video-embed.is-playing .vlabel{display:none}
.video-embed iframe,.video-embed video{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;z-index:5}

/* ---- Ambient hero video: muted, looping behind a headline ---- */
.video-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:clamp(440px,72vh,760px);display:grid;align-items:center;color:#fff}
.video-hero video,.video-hero .hero-poster{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:0}
.video-hero:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,20,33,.30),rgba(6,20,33,.66) 70%,rgba(6,20,33,.82))}
.video-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.video-hero h1,.video-hero h2{color:#fff;text-shadow:0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.video-hero video{display:none}}

/* ---- People band: portrait tiles with names & roles ---- */
.people-band{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px}
.person .portrait{border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/5;background:var(--cream);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}
.person .portrait img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.person .name{margin-top:16px;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:1.12rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--navy-900)}
.section.dark .person .name,.section.darker .person .name{color:#fff}
.person .role{margin-top:3px;color:var(--slate-500);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600}

/* ---- Human quote: testimonial with a face ---- */
.quote-human{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:34px;align-items:center;background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--radius-2xl);padding:46px 52px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.quote-human:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 auto 0 0;width:7px;background:var(--gradient-warm)}
.quote-human .avatar{width:104px;height:104px;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;flex:none;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.9)}
.quote-human .avatar img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.quote-human blockquote{margin:0;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.9rem);line-height:1.28;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--navy-900)}
.quote-human .by{margin-top:16px;font-weight:700;color:var(--slate-700)}
.quote-human .by span{display:block;font-weight:600;color:var(--slate-500);font-size:.92rem}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .photo-feature,.photo-feature.flip{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .photo-feature.flip .pf-copy{order:0}
  .people-band{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .quote-human{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;padding:34px 26px}
  .quote-human .avatar{margin:0 auto}
  .quote-human:before{width:100%;height:6px;inset:0 0 auto 0}
  .video-embed .play i{width:68px;height:68px}
}

/* =====================================================================
   PARTICIPATION VOICE DEMO  ·  hero (scripted, accessible, no real mic)
   ===================================================================== */
.hero-visual{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px}
.orbit .onode{transition:transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--motion-base) var(--ease),border-color var(--motion-base),background var(--motion-base)}
.orbit .onode.is-active{
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);background:rgba(8,26,43,.95);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(34,193,255,.18),0 14px 40px -16px rgba(34,193,255,.8)
}
.orbit .onode.is-active .d{box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.14)}

.voice-demo{
  width:100%;max-width:460px;margin-inline:auto;
  background:rgba(8,26,43,.66);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:20px;box-shadow:0 30px 70px -42px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
  color:#fff
}
.vd-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.vd-mic{
  flex:0 0 auto;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  background:var(--gradient-core);display:grid;place-items:center;position:relative
}
.vd-mic:before{ /* mic glyph */
  content:"";width:11px;height:18px;border-radius:6px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 9px 0 -3px #fff;
  position:relative;top:-2px
}
.vd-mic:after{content:"";position:absolute;width:18px;height:18px;border:2px solid #fff;border-top-color:transparent;border-radius:50%;bottom:7px}
.voice-demo.is-listening .vd-mic{animation:vd-pulse 1.4s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes vd-pulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(34,193,255,.5)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 14px rgba(34,193,255,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(34,193,255,0)}}
.vd-head-txt{flex:1;min-width:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
.vd-kicker{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.15}
.vd-status{font-size:.76rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9DCAFF}
.vd-wave{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:3px;height:28px}
.vd-wave i{width:3px;height:6px;border-radius:3px;background:#9DCAFF;opacity:.55}
.voice-demo.is-listening .vd-wave i,.voice-demo.is-processing .vd-wave i{animation:vd-bar .9s var(--ease) infinite}
.vd-wave i:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.1s}.vd-wave i:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.2s}
.vd-wave i:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.3s}.vd-wave i:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.15s}
.vd-wave i:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.25s}.vd-wave i:nth-child(7){animation-delay:.05s}
@keyframes vd-bar{0%,100%{height:6px;opacity:.5}50%{height:24px;opacity:1}}
.vd-query{margin-top:16px;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.45;color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);min-height:1.5em}
.vd-query .vd-caret{display:inline-block;width:2px;height:1.05em;background:#22C1FF;vertical-align:-2px;margin-left:1px;animation:vd-blink 1s steps(1) infinite}
@keyframes vd-blink{50%{opacity:0}}
.vd-response{
  margin-top:14px;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  /* Reserve room for the longest response (2 lines of vd-text + vd-lang label
     + padding) so cycling between languages doesn't shift the page layout. */
  min-height:116px;
  transition:opacity var(--motion-base) var(--ease)
}
.vd-response .vd-lang{display:inline-block;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9DCAFF;margin-bottom:6px}
.vd-response .vd-text{display:block;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:1.18rem;line-height:1.3}
.vd-response.swap{opacity:0}

/* ---------- Voice-demo language pills + Demo button ---------- */
.vd-langs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;align-items:center;margin-top:14px}
.vd-pill{
  appearance:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font:inherit;
  position:relative;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#fff;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  outline:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);outline-offset:0;
  transition:transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--motion-base) var(--ease),outline-color var(--motion-base) var(--ease),background var(--motion-base) var(--ease)
}
.vd-pill:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);outline-color:rgba(255,255,255,.40)}
.vd-pill:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--cyan-400);outline-offset:2px}
.vd-pill.is-active{
  outline-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px -8px rgba(34,193,255,.55),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.20)
}
/* Pill gradient variants (active state lights up the gradient) */
.vd-pill.is-active.grad-core   {background:var(--gradient-core)}
.vd-pill.is-active.grad-labs   {background:var(--gradient-labs)}
.vd-pill.is-active.grad-impact {background:var(--gradient-impact);color:#063b34}
.vd-pill.is-active.grad-public {background:var(--gradient-public);color:#3a1700}
.vd-pill.is-active.grad-sunset {background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FF7A00 0%,#FF4D6D 55%,#D946EF 100%)}
.vd-pill.is-active.grad-ruby   {background:linear-gradient(135deg,#EF4444 0%,#D946EF 100%)}

/* Inactive pills still hint their colour with a soft left edge */
.vd-pill::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:8px;top:50%;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);background:#fff;opacity:.55;display:none
}
.vd-pill.is-active::before{display:none}

.vd-langs-more{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);letter-spacing:.04em;padding:0 4px
}
.vd-demo-btn{
  appearance:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font:inherit;
  margin-left:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  outline:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  transition:transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease),background var(--motion-base) var(--ease)
}
.vd-demo-btn:hover{background:rgba(0,0,0,.65);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.vd-demo-btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--cyan-400);outline-offset:2px}
.vd-demo-btn .vd-demo-ico-stop{display:none}
.vd-demo-btn.is-playing{background:var(--gradient-core)}
.vd-demo-btn.is-playing .vd-demo-ico-play{display:none}
.vd-demo-btn.is-playing .vd-demo-ico-stop{display:inline-block}
.vd-demo-btn.is-disabled{opacity:.55;cursor:not-allowed}

/* ---------- Hero right-column carousel (orbit ↔ voice demo) ---------- */
.hero-carousel{position:relative;width:100%;min-height:580px}
.hc-slide{
  position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center;
  opacity:0;pointer-events:none;visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity 420ms var(--ease),visibility 0s linear 420ms
}
.hc-slide.is-active{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;visibility:visible;transition:opacity 420ms var(--ease)}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"]{place-items:start stretch}
.hc-slide .voice-demo{width:100%;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto}

/* Stagger-in animation: when the demo slide becomes active (after the 2 s
   orbit glance, or any later manual switch), its inner blocks rise into
   view one after another so the card feels like it's "powering on". */
@keyframes vd-rise{
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}
  to  {opacity:1;transform:none}
}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .voice-demo > *{
  animation:vd-rise 520ms var(--ease) backwards
}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .voice-demo > *:nth-child(1){animation-delay: 60ms}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .voice-demo > *:nth-child(2){animation-delay:120ms}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .voice-demo > *:nth-child(3){animation-delay:180ms}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .voice-demo > *:nth-child(4){animation-delay:240ms}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .voice-demo > *:nth-child(5){animation-delay:300ms}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .voice-demo > *:nth-child(6){animation-delay:360ms}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .voice-demo > *:nth-child(7){animation-delay:420ms}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .voice-demo > *:nth-child(8){animation-delay:480ms}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .voice-demo > *:nth-child(9){animation-delay:540ms}
/* Pill staggered emphasis: pills pop in one-by-one inside their row */
@keyframes vd-pill-pop{
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px) scale(.92)}
  to  {opacity:1;transform:none}
}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .vd-langs .vd-pill{
  animation:vd-pill-pop 380ms var(--ease) backwards
}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .vd-langs .vd-pill:nth-child(1){animation-delay:300ms}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .vd-langs .vd-pill:nth-child(2){animation-delay:360ms}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .vd-langs .vd-pill:nth-child(3){animation-delay:420ms}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .vd-langs .vd-pill:nth-child(4){animation-delay:480ms}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .vd-langs .vd-pill:nth-child(5){animation-delay:540ms}
.hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .vd-langs .vd-pill:nth-child(6){animation-delay:600ms}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .voice-demo > *,
  .hc-slide[data-slide="demo"].is-active .vd-langs .vd-pill{animation:none}
}

.hc-dots{
  display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin-top:18px;
  position:relative;z-index:2
}
.hc-dot{
  appearance:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:0;
  width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  transition:background var(--motion-base) var(--ease),width var(--motion-base) var(--ease)
}
.hc-dot:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.50)}
.hc-dot.is-active{width:24px;background:#fff}
.hc-dot:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--cyan-400);outline-offset:3px}

.vd-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:16px}
.vd-badges span{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:999px;padding:6px 11px}
.vd-note{margin-top:12px;font-size:.72rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}

/* ---- Production metrics row + outward CTA inside the demo card ---- */
.vd-metrics{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 18px;margin-top:14px;padding-top:14px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  font-size:.72rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);
  font-family:var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.02em;font-weight:500
}
.vd-metrics span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.vd-metrics svg{stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.78);flex-shrink:0}
.vd-cta{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  margin-top:12px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;
  color:#9DCAFF;letter-spacing:.01em
}
.vd-cta:hover{color:#fff}
.vd-cta .arrow{transition:transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease)}
.vd-cta:hover .arrow{transform:translateX(3px)}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .voice-demo .vd-mic,.vd-wave i,.vd-query .vd-caret{animation:none!important}
}
@media(max-width:980px){.hero-visual{order:2}}

.visually-hidden{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}

/* Watch gallery — YouTube-ready placeholders */
.video-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px}
.video-grid .v-cap{margin-top:12px;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;color:#fff}
.section.darker .video-grid .v-cap{color:#fff}
@media(max-width:780px){.video-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.vd-sub{margin-top:12px;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.5;color:rgba(255,255,255,.74)}

/* Platform store buttons + outbound site links */
.store-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:16px}
.store-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;background:#0B1623;color:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:12px;padding:9px 16px;min-height:54px;
  transition:transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--motion-base) var(--ease),background var(--motion-base)
}
.store-badge:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);background:#0F1D2E;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.store-badge svg{width:24px;height:24px;flex:0 0 auto;fill:#fff}
.store-badge .sb-txt{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.05;text-align:left}
.store-badge .sb-txt small{font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.04em;opacity:.82;text-transform:uppercase}
.store-badge .sb-txt b{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:1.02rem}
.section.light .store-badge{background:#111827}
.section.light .store-badge:hover{background:#0B1623}
.platform-links .arrow{font-style:normal}