/* =========================================================
   Quality Brains — professional, white-dominant redesign
   Ink: #14262B (deep teal-navy)  ·  Accent: #DC5928 (orange)
   Type: Manrope → Arial
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  --ink:#14262B;
  --navy:#152E34;
  --navy-700:#1F3A42;
  --accent:#DC5928;
  --accent-600:#C24A1E;
  --accent-700:#A83D16;
  --accent-light:#EC8154;
  --accent-tint:#FBEDE5;
  --purple:#652D90;
  --bg:#FFFFFF;
  --surface:#F5F8F8;
  --surface-2:#EDF2F2;
  --line:#E3E9E9;
  --line-2:#D3DCDC;
  --muted:#586A6D;
  --muted-2:#647679;
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --radius:16px;
  --radius-sm:10px;
  --maxw:1200px;
  --gutter:clamp(20px,5vw,56px);
  --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(20,38,43,.06),0 6px 18px -12px rgba(20,38,43,.18);
  --shadow:0 24px 60px -30px rgba(20,38,43,.32);
  --font:"Manrope",Arial,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,sans-serif;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;overflow-x:hidden;overscroll-behavior-y:none;background:var(--navy)}
body{overflow-x:hidden}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}*{animation:none!important;transition:none!important}}
body{margin:0;font-family:var(--font);color:var(--ink);background:var(--bg);
  font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
h1,h2,h3,h4{margin:0;line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.02em;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink)}
h1{letter-spacing:-.03em}
p{margin:0 0 1rem}
.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--gutter)}
.section{padding:clamp(64px,8vw,112px) 0}
.section-sm{padding:clamp(44px,5vw,72px) 0}
.surface{background:var(--surface)}
.center{text-align:center}

.kicker{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--accent-600);margin-bottom:1rem}
.kicker::before{content:"";width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--accent);border-radius:2px}
.lead{font-size:clamp(1.06rem,1.5vw,1.22rem);color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;max-width:60ch}

.sec-head{max-width:66ch;margin-bottom:2.6rem}
.sec-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center}
.sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.85rem,3.4vw,2.7rem)}
.sec-head p{margin-top:1rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.1rem}

/* ---------- Skip link ---------- */
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:1rem;top:-3rem;z-index:100;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;
  padding:.8em 1.2em;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;transition:top .15s ease}
.skip-link:focus{top:1rem}

/* ---------- Persistent mobile CTA ---------- */
.sticky-cta{position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:70;display:none;
  padding:.8rem 1rem calc(.8rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 -8px 24px -12px rgba(20,38,43,.25);
  transform:translateY(100%);transition:transform .25s ease}
.sticky-cta.show{transform:translateY(0)}
.sticky-cta .btn{display:flex;justify-content:center;width:100%}
@media (min-width:761px){.sticky-cta{display:none!important}}
@media (max-width:760px){.sticky-cta{display:block}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.sticky-cta{transition:none}}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5em;font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;
  padding:.9em 1.5em;border-radius:10px;border:1.5px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .16s ease,background .16s ease,color .16s ease,border-color .16s ease;
  line-height:1;white-space:nowrap}
.btn-primary{background:var(--accent-600);color:#fff}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--accent-700);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-dark{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.btn-dark:hover{background:#0E2226;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line-2)}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-on-dark{background:#fff;color:var(--navy)}
.btn-on-dark:hover{background:var(--accent-600);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-outline-dark{background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.28)}
.btn-outline-dark:hover{border-color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.arrow{transition:transform .16s ease}
.btn:hover .arrow{transform:translateX(3px)}
.link-more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--accent-600)}
.link-more:hover .arrow{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* ---------- Flag chips (used wherever regions/countries are listed) ---------- */
.flag-ic{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 auto;
  width:28px;height:19px;border-radius:3px;
  overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--line-2);transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease;
  cursor:default}
.flag-ic img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.flag-ic:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.08);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--accent)}
.flag-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.flag-ic{transition:none}.flag-ic:hover{transform:none}}

/* ---------- Top utility bar ---------- */
.topbar{background:var(--navy);color:#C9D6D5;font-size:.85rem}
.topbar .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;height:40px}
.topbar .regions{display:flex;gap:.6rem;letter-spacing:.02em}
.topbar .regions .flag-ic{box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.28)}
.topbar .regions .flag-ic:hover{box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--accent)}
.topbar .util{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.4rem}
.topbar a{color:#DCE6E5}
.topbar a:hover{color:#fff}
.topbar .util .ph{font-weight:700;color:#fff;white-space:nowrap}
.topbar .util a{white-space:nowrap}
@media (max-width:960px){.topbar .util .ph2{display:none}}
@media (max-width:720px){.topbar .regions{display:none}.topbar .wrap{justify-content:center}}
@media (max-width:460px){.topbar .util .ph{display:none}.topbar .wrap{height:auto;padding:.6rem 0}}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:60;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(1.3) blur(8px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.4rem;height:76px}
.nav .logo img{height:34px;width:auto}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.35rem;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.nav-links a{font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink);position:relative;padding:.3em 0;white-space:nowrap}
.nav-links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:100%;bottom:-2px;height:2px;
  background:var(--accent);transition:right .22s ease}
.nav-links a:hover::after,.nav-links a.active::after{right:0}
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--accent-600)}
.nav-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem}
.nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:6px;color:var(--ink)}
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .nav-links,.nav-cta .btn{display:none}
  .nav-toggle{display:block}
  .nav-links.open{display:flex;position:absolute;top:76px;left:0;right:0;flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;gap:0;background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:.4rem var(--gutter) 1.1rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
  .nav-links.open li{width:100%}
  .nav-links.open a{display:block;padding:.9rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);width:100%}
  .nav-links.open a::after{display:none}
}

/* ---------- Hero (image-driven) ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;background:var(--navy);color:#EAF1F0;overflow:hidden}
.hero .hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.32;z-index:0}
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(12,30,34,.96) 28%,rgba(12,30,34,.66) 66%,rgba(12,30,34,.5)),
             radial-gradient(90% 90% at 92% 8%,rgba(101,45,144,.4),transparent 55%)}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr;gap:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.4rem);
  align-items:center;padding:clamp(58px,7vw,96px) 0 clamp(96px,10vw,132px)}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.9vw,3.8rem);color:#fff}
.hero h1 .u{color:var(--accent)}
.hero .lead{margin-top:1.4rem;max-width:50ch;color:#C4D3D1}
.hero .kicker{color:var(--accent-light)}
.hero-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.85rem;margin-top:2rem}
.hero-micro{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem 1.6rem;margin-top:2rem;color:#AFC0BE;font-size:.92rem}
.hero-micro .m{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem}
.hero-micro .tick{color:var(--accent-light);font-weight:800}
.hero-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:1.3rem}
@media (max-width:900px){.hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2.4rem;padding-bottom:clamp(80px,12vw,110px)}}

/* Stats card overlapping the hero */
.hero-stats{position:relative;z-index:5;margin-top:clamp(-72px,-6vw,-56px);margin-bottom:0}
.hero-stats .card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);overflow:hidden}
.hero-stats .s{padding:1.5rem 1.6rem;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.hero-stats .s:last-child{border-right:0}
.hero-stats .s b{display:block;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.6vw,2.3rem);font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1}
.hero-stats .s span{display:block;margin-top:.45rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .hero-stats .card{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero-stats .s{border-right:0!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .hero-stats .s:last-child{border-bottom:0}
}

/* Hero visual — precision/close card cluster */
.hviz{position:relative;min-height:360px}
.hviz .card{position:absolute;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.hviz .main{inset:20px 8px 20px 8px;padding:1.5rem 1.6rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.hviz .main .hd{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.hviz .main .hd .t{font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.05rem}
.hviz .pill{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;padding:.34em .7em;border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--accent-tint);color:var(--accent-600)}
.hviz .ringrow{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.2rem;margin-bottom:1.3rem}
.hviz .ring{width:96px;height:96px;flex:0 0 96px}
.hviz .ringrow .rt b{font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);display:block;line-height:1.1}
.hviz .ringrow .rt span{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted)}
.hviz .list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.7rem;margin-top:.2rem}
.hviz .li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink)}
.hviz .li .ck{width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;background:#EAF3EC;color:#2E7D46;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 20px}
.hviz .li .ck svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.hviz .li .bar{flex:1;height:6px;border-radius:4px;background:var(--surface-2);overflow:hidden}
.hviz .li .bar i{display:block;height:100%;background:var(--accent);border-radius:4px}
.hviz .float{padding:.85rem 1rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;z-index:3;animation:qbfloaty 4.4s ease-in-out infinite}
.hviz .float.a{right:-14px;top:-14px}
.hviz .float.b{left:-16px;bottom:-18px;animation-delay:1.5s}
@keyframes qbfloaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-10px)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hviz .float{animation:none}}
.hviz .float .n{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink)}
.hviz .float .s{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted)}
.hviz .float .ic{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.hviz .float .ic svg{width:18px;height:18px}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .hviz{min-height:auto;max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem}
  .hviz .card{position:static;width:100%}
  .hviz .main{inset:auto}
}

/* ---------- Trust / badges ---------- */
.trustbar{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff}
.trustbar .wrap{padding:22px var(--gutter);display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;gap:.8rem 1rem}
.trustbar .lbl{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);margin-right:.4rem}
.badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:999px;padding:.5em 1em;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);
  transition:border-color .18s ease,transform .18s ease}
a.badge:hover{border-color:var(--accent);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.badge .d{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent)}
a.badge:nth-of-type(2) .d{background:var(--purple)}
a.badge:nth-of-type(3) .d{background:var(--navy)}
.badge-flags{gap:.45rem;padding:.4em .9em}
.badge-flags .flag-ic:hover{box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--accent)}

/* ---------- Stats band ---------- */
.stats{background:var(--surface)}
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.stat{padding:1.4rem 1.2rem;border-left:2px solid var(--accent)}
.stat b{display:block;font-size:clamp(2rem,3.4vw,2.8rem);font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);
  letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1}
.stat span{display:block;margin-top:.5rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
@media (max-width:760px){.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.4rem 1rem}}
@media (max-width:420px){.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Split ---------- */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:start}
.split.reverse .split-media{order:2}
.split.split-wide{grid-template-columns:.82fr 1.18fr}
.split-media{position:sticky;top:96px}
@media (max-width:860px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2.2rem}.split.reverse .split-media{order:0}.split.split-wide{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .split-media{position:static}}
.feature-list{list-style:none;margin:1.5rem 0 0;padding:0}
.feature-list li{position:relative;padding:.75rem 0 .75rem 2.1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.feature-list li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.feature-list li strong{display:block;color:var(--ink);font-weight:700}
.feature-list li span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem}
.feature-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:1.05rem;width:20px;height:20px;
  border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent-tint);
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23DC5928' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center}

/* media panel (framed light graphic) */
.panel{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--surface);
  padding:2.2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.panel-dark{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy)}

/* metric tiles inside panels */
.tiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.2rem}
.tile{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:1.6rem 1.4rem;
  transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease}
.tile:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.tile .ic{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:11px;background:var(--accent-tint);color:var(--accent-600);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:.9rem}
.tile:nth-child(2) .ic{background:#E9E1F1;color:var(--purple)}
.tile:nth-child(3) .ic{background:#E1EBEA;color:var(--navy)}
.tile .ic svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.tile b{display:block;font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink)}
.tile span{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}
.panel-dark .tile{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.panel-dark .tile b{color:#fff}.panel-dark .tile span{color:#A9BCBB}
@media (max-width:520px){.panel{padding:1.6rem}.tiles{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.9rem}.tile{padding:1.2rem 1rem}.tile b{font-size:1.4rem}}

/* ---------- Pillars (services) ---------- */
.pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.pillar{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:2rem 1.8rem;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease}
.pillar:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:var(--line-2)}
.pillar .ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:13px;background:var(--accent-tint);color:var(--accent-600);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.pillar:nth-child(2) .ic{background:#E9E1F1;color:var(--purple)}
.pillar:nth-child(3) .ic{background:#E1EBEA;color:var(--navy)}
.pillar .ic svg{width:26px;height:26px}
.pillar .tag{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:.6rem;text-transform:uppercase}
.pillar h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.pillar p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.98rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.pillar ul{list-style:none;margin:0 0 1.2rem;padding:0}
.pillar ul li{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);padding:.24rem 0 .24rem 1.3rem;position:relative}
.pillar ul li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.75rem;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--accent)}
.pillar .link-more{margin-top:auto}
@media (max-width:860px){.pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Reasons / cards grid ---------- */
.cards-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.cards-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.card-b{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.8rem;
  transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease}
.card-b:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:var(--line-2)}
.card-b .ic{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:11px;background:var(--accent-tint);color:var(--accent-600);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:1rem;transition:transform .25s ease}
.card-b:hover .ic{transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg)}
.card-b .ic svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.card-b h3{font-size:1.14rem;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.card-b p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.97rem;margin:0}
.card-b.on-surface{background:var(--surface);border-color:var(--line)}
@media (max-width:860px){.cards-3{grid-template-columns:1fr}.cards-2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Scope columns (oracle) ---------- */
.scope{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.scope-col{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.7rem 1.6rem;
  transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease}
.scope-col:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:var(--line-2)}
.scope-col .h{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.scope-col .h .dot{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--accent)}
.scope-col:nth-child(2) .h .dot{background:var(--purple)}
.scope-col:nth-child(3) .h .dot{background:var(--navy)}
.scope-col h3{font-size:1.1rem}
.scope-col ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.scope-col li{padding:.55rem 0 .55rem 1.3rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink);font-size:.96rem;position:relative}
.scope-col li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:1.05rem;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--accent)}
.scope-col:nth-child(2) li::before{background:var(--purple)}
.scope-col:nth-child(3) li::before{background:var(--navy)}
.scope-col li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem;justify-content:center;margin-top:1.6rem}
.chip{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;
  font-size:.88rem;padding:.5em .95em;border-radius:999px;transition:transform .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,color .18s ease}
.chip:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--accent-600)}
@media (max-width:860px){.scope{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Capabilities ---------- */
.caps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.4rem}
.cap{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.6rem 1.4rem}
.cap h3{font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:.9rem;padding-bottom:.7rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.cap ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.cap li{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);padding:.32rem 0 .32rem 1rem;position:relative}
.cap li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.68rem;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent)}
@media (max-width:900px){.caps{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:520px){.caps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Steps (connected vertical list) ---------- */
.steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto}
.step{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;column-gap:1.3rem;
  padding-bottom:2.2rem}
.step:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.step::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:25px;top:52px;bottom:0;width:2px;
  background:var(--line-2);transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top;transition:transform .6s ease .15s}
.step:last-child::before{display:none}
.step.in::before{transform:scaleY(1)}
.step .n{grid-column:1;grid-row:1;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:13px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:1.05rem;
  position:relative;z-index:1;transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}
.step:hover .n{transform:scale(1.08);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.step:last-child .n{background:var(--accent-600)}
.step h3{grid-column:2;grid-row:1;font-size:1.08rem;align-self:center}
.step p{grid-column:2;grid-row:2;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted);margin:.5rem 0 0}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .step{grid-template-columns:42px 1fr;column-gap:1rem;padding-bottom:1.8rem}
  .step .n{width:42px;height:42px;font-size:.95rem;border-radius:11px}
  .step::before{left:20px;top:42px}
}

/* ---------- Services list (uk / vcfo) ---------- */
.svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.3rem}
.svc-grid>*:last-child:nth-child(odd){grid-column:1/-1}
.svc{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.6rem 1.7rem;
  transition:border-color .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease}
.svc:hover{border-color:var(--line-2);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.svc .n{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--accent-600);margin-bottom:.5rem}
.svc h3{font-size:1.12rem;margin-bottom:.45rem}
.svc p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem}
@media (max-width:720px){.svc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Values / why ---------- */
.grid-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem}
.grid-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.4rem}
.vcard{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.7rem;
  transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease}
.vcard:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:var(--line-2)}
.vcard .ic{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:11px;background:var(--accent-tint);color:var(--accent-600);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:1rem}
.vcard .ic svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.vcard:nth-child(3n+2) .ic{background:#E9E1F1;color:var(--purple)}
.vcard:nth-child(3n) .ic{background:#E1EBEA;color:var(--navy)}
.vcard h3{font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.vcard p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
@media (max-width:860px){.grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr}.grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Team ---------- */
.team{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:1.4rem}
.member{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.7rem;
  flex:1 1 calc(25% - 1.05rem);min-width:210px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;
  transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease}
.member:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:var(--line-2)}
.member:hover .av{transform:scale(1.05)}
.member .av{width:108px;height:108px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  margin-bottom:1.2rem;border:3px solid var(--surface);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--line);
  transition:transform .25s ease}
.member h3{font-size:1.08rem;margin-bottom:.15rem}
.member .role{color:var(--accent-600);font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem}
.member .meta{color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem;margin-top:.5rem;line-height:1.5}
.member-li{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--muted);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-top:1rem;
  transition:background .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,color .18s ease}
.member-li svg{width:16px;height:16px}
.member-li:hover{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);color:#fff}
@media (max-width:900px){.member{flex-basis:calc(50% - .7rem)}}
@media (max-width:460px){.member{flex-basis:100%}}

/* ---------- Tags ---------- */
.tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem;justify-content:center}
.tags .t{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:999px;padding:.55em 1.05em;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink);display:inline-block;
  transition:transform .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,color .18s ease}
.tags .t:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--accent-600)}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.quotes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.quote{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.9rem;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease}
.quote:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.quote .stars{color:var(--accent-600);letter-spacing:2px;font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:.9rem}
.quote p{color:var(--ink);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.6;flex:1;margin:0 0 1.3rem}
.quote .by{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:1rem}
.quote .by .av{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--surface-2);color:var(--navy);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:.9rem}
.quote .by b{display:block;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink)}
.quote .by span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width:900px){.quotes{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Certifications strip ---------- */
.certs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.2rem}
.cert{display:block;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:1.5rem 1.3rem;text-align:center;background:#fff;
  transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease}
.cert:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:var(--line-2)}
.cert .ic{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:11px;background:var(--accent-tint);color:var(--accent-600);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto .9rem}
.cert:nth-child(2) .ic{background:#E9E1F1;color:var(--purple)}
.cert:nth-child(3) .ic{background:#E1EBEA;color:var(--navy)}
.cert .ic svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.cert b{display:block;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);font-size:1rem}
.cert span{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width:760px){.certs{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:420px){.certs{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:1.35rem 2.5rem 1.35rem 0;position:relative;
  font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.08rem;transition:color .18s ease}
.faq summary:hover{color:var(--accent-600)}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";position:absolute;right:.2rem;top:1.05rem;font-size:1.5rem;
  color:var(--accent-600);font-weight:400;transition:transform .2s ease}
.faq details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq p{color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 1.4rem;max-width:80ch}

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.cta{background:var(--navy);color:#EAF1F0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(80% 120% at 100% 0%,rgba(220,89,40,.22),transparent 55%)}
.cta .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:clamp(52px,7vw,88px) var(--gutter);
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem}
.cta h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.5rem);color:#fff;max-width:22ch}
.cta p{margin:.9rem 0 0;color:#B7C6C4;max-width:46ch}
.cta-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.85rem}

/* ---------- Page hero (interior, image-driven) ---------- */
.page-hero{position:relative;background:var(--navy);color:#EAF1F0;overflow:hidden}
.page-hero .ph-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.28;z-index:0}
.page-hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(12,30,34,.95) 30%,rgba(12,30,34,.62) 72%),
             radial-gradient(90% 90% at 95% 5%,rgba(101,45,144,.34),transparent 55%)}
.page-hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:clamp(52px,6.5vw,92px) var(--gutter)}
.page-hero.rich .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;gap:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.4rem);align-items:center}
@media (max-width:860px){.page-hero.rich .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2rem}}
.breadcrumb{font-size:.85rem;color:#9FB2B0;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.breadcrumb a{color:#B7C6C4}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:#fff}
.page-hero .kicker{color:var(--accent-light)}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.2vw,3.2rem);max-width:22ch;color:#fff}
.page-hero p{margin-top:1.1rem;color:#C4D3D1;font-size:1.14rem;max-width:62ch}
.page-hero .hero-cta{margin-top:1.8rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.85rem}
.page-hero .btn-ghost{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
.page-hero .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
/* stat cluster on rich hero */
.hero-cluster{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:16px;padding:1.5rem;backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}
.hero-cluster .row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.1rem}
.hero-cluster .row.cols-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
@media (max-width:520px){.hero-cluster .row.cols-3{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
.hero-cluster .c b{display:block;font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1}
.hero-cluster .c span{font-size:.84rem;color:#AFC0BE}
@media (max-width:380px){.hero-cluster .row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Certified badge (own design, not the Oracle logo) ---------- */
.cert-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.65rem;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:12px;padding:.55em .95em}
.cert-badge .seal{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--accent-tint);color:var(--accent-600);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 30px}
.cert-badge .seal svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.cert-badge .tx b{display:block;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.1}
.cert-badge .tx span{font-size:.74rem;color:var(--muted)}
.cert-badge.on-dark{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
.cert-badge.on-dark .tx b{color:#fff}.cert-badge.on-dark .tx span{color:#AFC0BE}

/* ---------- Featured Oracle band ---------- */
.oracle-feat{position:relative;background:var(--surface);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden}
.oracle-feat .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);
  align-items:center;padding:clamp(56px,7vw,100px) var(--gutter)}
.oracle-feat .flag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;background:var(--accent-600);color:#fff;
  font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.4em .8em;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.oracle-feat h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.7rem)}
.oracle-feat p{margin-top:1rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.08rem;max-width:52ch}
.oracle-feat .chips{justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:1.4rem}
.oracle-feat .hero-cta{margin-top:1.7rem}
@media (max-width:860px){.oracle-feat .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2.2rem}}

/* ---------- Oracle module cards ---------- */
.modules{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem}
.module{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.7rem 1.6rem;
  border-top:3px solid var(--accent);transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease}
.module:nth-child(2){border-top-color:var(--purple)}
.module:nth-child(3){border-top-color:var(--navy)}
.module:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.module .mh{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;margin-bottom:.9rem}
.module .mi{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--accent-tint);color:var(--accent-600);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.module:nth-child(2) .mi{background:#E9E1F1;color:var(--purple)}
.module:nth-child(3) .mi{background:#E1EBEA;color:var(--navy)}
.module .mi svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.module h3{font-size:1.12rem}
.module .code{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--muted-2);letter-spacing:.04em}
.module ul{list-style:none;margin:.4rem 0 0;padding:0}
.module li{font-size:.93rem;color:var(--muted);padding:.28rem 0 .28rem 1.2rem;position:relative}
.module li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.72rem;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--accent)}
@media (max-width:860px){.modules{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{background:var(--navy);color:#B7C6C4;padding:clamp(52px,6vw,76px) 0 2rem}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:2.4rem}
.site-footer .logo img{height:34px;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.site-footer .blurb{font-size:.95rem;color:#9FB2B0;max-width:36ch}
.foot-col .foot-h{font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8DA1A0;margin:0 0 1rem;font-weight:700}
.foot-col ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.foot-col li{margin-bottom:.6rem}
.foot-col a{color:#B7C6C4;font-size:.95rem}
.foot-col a:hover{color:#fff}
.foot-contact a{display:block;color:#fff;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.foot-contact .loc{margin-top:1.3rem;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,auto);gap:1rem .25rem}
.foot-contact .loc .flag-ic{width:46px;height:31px;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.22)}
.foot-contact .loc .flag-ic:hover{box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--accent)}
.foot-bottom{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;margin-top:2.6rem;
  padding-top:1.6rem;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);font-size:.87rem;color:#8AA09E;align-items:center}
.socials{display:flex;gap:.7rem}
.socials a{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#B7C6C4;transition:.18s ease}
.socials a:hover{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);color:#fff}
.socials svg{width:17px;height:17px}
@media (max-width:860px){.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:520px){.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.15fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem)}
@media (max-width:860px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.cinfo{list-style:none;margin:1.6rem 0 0;padding:0}
.cinfo li{display:flex;gap:1rem;padding:1.1rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.cinfo .ic{flex:0 0 44px;height:44px;border-radius:11px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.cinfo .ic svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.cinfo .k{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}
.cinfo .v{font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.05rem}
.cinfo .v a:hover{color:var(--accent-600)}
.form{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.3rem);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.form .row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1rem}
@media (max-width:520px){.form .row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.field{margin-bottom:1.1rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem}
.field label{font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.field input,.field textarea{font-family:inherit;font-size:1rem;padding:.8em .9em;border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:10px;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);transition:border-color .15s ease}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--accent-600);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--accent-tint)}
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,summary:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent-600);outline-offset:2px}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:120px}
.form-note{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);margin:.4rem 0 0}
.form-status{margin-top:1rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent-600);display:none}
.form-status.show{display:block}

/* scroll reveal (progressive enhancement — JS adds .in when in view).
   Scoped under .js (set by an inline script) so content stays visible by
   default if JavaScript is blocked or fails to load. */
.js .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.4,1),transform .7s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.4,1)}
.js .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.js .reveal.r2.in{transition-delay:.08s}
.js .reveal.r3.in{transition-delay:.16s}
.js .reveal.r4.in{transition-delay:.24s}
.js .reveal.r5.in{transition-delay:.32s}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.js .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}}

/* ============ Imagery & design elements ============ */
.media-photo{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3.05;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1B3A42,#0E2226);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.media-photo.tall{aspect-ratio:3/3.4}
.media-photo .ph-fallback{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.media-photo .ph-fallback svg{width:72px;height:72px}
.media-photo img{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.media-photo.scrim::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(14,34,38,0) 42%,rgba(14,34,38,.62))}
.media-photo .float-stat{position:absolute;z-index:3;left:16px;bottom:16px;right:16px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);border-radius:12px;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.9rem;box-shadow:0 12px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.media-photo .float-stat .ic{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--accent-tint);
  color:var(--accent-600);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 38px}
.media-photo .float-stat .ic svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.media-photo .float-stat b{display:block;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.1}
.media-photo .float-stat span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted)}
.media-photo .badge-tl{position:absolute;z-index:3;top:14px;left:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  border-radius:999px;padding:.4em .85em;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy)}

/* full-bleed photo band */
.imgband{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy)}
.imgband img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.28;z-index:0}
.imgband::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(14,34,38,.92),rgba(14,34,38,.62))}
.imgband .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}

/* dotted background pattern */
.dotgrid{background-image:radial-gradient(var(--line-2) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:22px 22px}

/* CTA with photo */
.cta .cta-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.20}

/* ============ Global delivery band ============ */
.globe{background:var(--navy);color:#EAF1F0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.globe .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);align-items:center;padding:clamp(56px,7vw,96px) var(--gutter)}
.globe h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.2vw,2.5rem)}
.globe p{color:#B7C6C4;margin-top:1rem;max-width:44ch}
.globe .kicker{color:var(--accent-light)}
.globe .region-list{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.7rem;margin-top:1.6rem}
.globe .region-list .flag-ic{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.22)}
.globe .region-list .flag-ic img{width:26px;height:18px}
.globe .region-list .flag-ic:hover{box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--accent)}
.globe .map{position:relative}
.globe svg{width:100%;height:auto}
.globe .node{fill:var(--accent)}
.globe .node-ring{fill:none;stroke:var(--accent);opacity:.5}
.globe .dotmap circle{fill:rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.globe .lbl{fill:#CFDCDA;font-size:5.4px;font-weight:600;font-family:var(--font)}
@media (max-width:820px){.globe .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@keyframes qbpulse{0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.6}70%{transform:scale(2.4);opacity:0}100%{opacity:0}}
.globe .node-ring{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:qbpulse 2.8s ease-out infinite}
.globe .node-ring.d2{animation-delay:.7s}.globe .node-ring.d3{animation-delay:1.4s}.globe .node-ring.d4{animation-delay:2.1s}.globe .node-ring.d5{animation-delay:2.8s}.globe .node-ring.d6{animation-delay:3.5s}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.globe .node-ring{animation:none;opacity:.4}}


/* ---------- Insights / articles ---------- */
.articles{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.4rem;max-width:840px;margin:0 auto}
.article{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.2rem);scroll-margin-top:110px}
.article .meta{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--accent-600);font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.article h2{font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.6rem);margin-bottom:.8rem}
.article p{color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 .9rem}
.article p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.article-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.3rem;margin-bottom:3rem}
.article-list a{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.5rem;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease}
.article-list a:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.article-list .meta{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--accent-600);font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em}
.article-list h3{font-size:1.08rem;margin:.5rem 0;color:var(--ink)}
.article-list p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}
@media (max-width:860px){.article-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}}