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.site-header{gap:clamp(12px,2vw,28px);}
.brand{width:124px;max-width:124px;}
.brand img{width:100%;height:auto;max-height:70px;object-fit:contain;object-position:left center;background:transparent;}
.nav{flex-wrap:nowrap;min-width:0;}
.nav a{font-size:clamp(.72rem,.82vw,.86rem);}
.hero{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,.95fr);gap:clamp(20px,4vw,64px);width:100%;min-width:0;}
.hero-copy,.hero-art{min-width:0;max-width:100%;}
.hero-art{overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;}
.hero-icon{display:block;width:min(76%,390px);max-width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain;filter:drop-shadow(0 18px 24px rgba(42,18,63,.16));}
.orbital-a{width:min(470px,90%);}
.orbital-b{width:min(540px,100%);}
.metric-card{max-width:44%;min-width:0;}
.card-one{right:2%;}
.card-two{left:2%;}
.footer>div:first-child p{display:none;}
.footer img{width:174px;max-height:100px;}
img{max-width:100%;}
@media(max-width:1150px){
 .site-header{height:78px;padding:0 24px;}
 .brand{width:112px;max-width:112px;}
 .menu-toggle{display:block;color:var(--plum);flex:0 0 auto;cursor:pointer;}
 .nav{display:none;position:absolute;top:77px;left:0;right:0;background:var(--cream);padding:20px 24px 26px;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:5px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 20px 28px rgba(42,18,63,.1);}
 .nav.open{display:flex;}
 .nav a{font-size:.95rem;padding:10px 8px;white-space:normal;}
 .nav .hire-nav{align-self:flex-start;padding:10px 16px;margin-top:6px;}
 .hero{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,.9fr);gap:24px;padding-left:32px;padding-right:32px;}
 .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,6.2vw,5rem);}
 .hero-art{min-height:400px;}
 .orbital-a{width:90%;height:200px;}
 .orbital-b{width:100%;height:260px;}
 .metric-card{padding:12px 14px;}
 .metric-card strong{font-size:1.25rem;}
 .directory-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}
 .project-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
 .site-header{padding:0 18px;}
 .brand{width:106px;max-width:106px;}
 .hero{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);min-height:auto;padding:68px 24px 58px;gap:8px;}
 .hero-copy{width:100%;}
 .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.75rem,11vw,4.25rem);overflow-wrap:normal;}
 .hero-art{width:100%;min-height:310px;margin-top:6px;}
 .hero-icon{width:min(78%,350px);}
 .hero-art:before{width:300px;height:300px;}
 .orbital-a{width:82%;height:140px;}
 .orbital-b{width:95%;height:190px;}
 .metric-card{max-width:42%;padding:9px 11px;border-radius:13px;}
 .metric-card strong{font-size:1.05rem;}
 .metric-card span{font-size:.62rem;}
 .metric-card small{font-size:.52rem;}
 .card-one{top:12%;right:0;}
 .card-two{bottom:10%;left:0;}
 .section{padding:76px 24px;}
 .page-hero,.rich-hero{padding:78px 24px 68px;min-height:auto;}
 .page-hero h1,.rich-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,10vw,3.6rem);}
 .content-grid,.project-grid,.directory-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);}
 .solution-placeholder{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);}
 .mini-dashboard{margin:26px 20px;transform:none;}
 .solution-placeholder>div:last-child{padding:28px;}
 .quote-form{padding:24px 18px;}
 .form-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);}
 .field.full,.check{grid-column:auto;}
 .jump-nav{position:relative;top:auto;padding:12px 18px;gap:6px;}
 .footer{padding:40px 24px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);}
 .footer-links{order:initial;gap:12px 18px;}
 .footer img{width:155px;}
 .about{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);gap:24px;}
 .about-art{min-height:190px;}
 .about-art img{width:min(80%,380px);}
 .actions{gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}.reveal,.hero-icon{animation:none;transition:none}}

/* V5 refinements: clear active navigation, richer content, master-logo footer, and interactive learning */
.nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--plum);position:relative;font-weight:800}
.nav a[aria-current="page"]:not(.hire-nav)::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:8px;right:8px;bottom:-9px;height:3px;border-radius:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#8b65b4,#d8c19a)}
.nav .hire-nav[aria-current="page"]{outline:2px solid #d8c19a;outline-offset:3px}
.footer{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(190px,240px) 1fr;gap:24px 40px;align-items:center}
.footer-brand-panel{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fbf8f3,#eee5f5);border:1px solid rgba(216,193,154,.85);border-radius:16px;padding:13px 16px;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.16);max-width:240px}
.footer-brand-panel img{width:100%;max-width:220px;max-height:none;object-fit:contain;filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.16))}
.footer-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:12px 18px}
.footer-links a{color:#eee5f5;text-decoration:none}.footer-links a:hover,.footer-links a:focus{color:#e4cda4;text-decoration:underline}
.footer small{grid-column:1/-1;border-top:1px solid #ffffff20;padding-top:20px;color:#c7b8d0}
.long-copy{line-height:1.85}
.deep-copy{max-width:950px;margin:0 auto;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.85}
.deep-copy p{margin:0 0 18px}.detail-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;margin-top:30px}
.detail-panel{padding:28px;border:1px solid #e8deef;border-radius:22px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#f8f3fb);box-shadow:0 14px 42px #2a123f0a}
.detail-panel h3{margin:0 0 12px}.detail-panel p,.detail-panel li{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75}.detail-panel ul{padding-left:20px}
.service-detail{align-items:flex-start}.service-detail>div:last-child{max-width:900px}.service-detail p{line-height:1.8}.service-detail .deliverables{margin-top:12px;padding:14px 18px;background:#f7f1fa;border-radius:14px;color:#4a3556}
.playground{max-width:980px;margin:30px auto 0;padding:clamp(20px,4vw,38px);border:1px solid #dfd2e9;border-radius:26px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#f7f0fb);color:#281633;box-shadow:0 25px 70px #0e06171f}
.playground-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px}.control-group{margin:18px 0}.control-group label{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;font-weight:750}.control-group input[type=range]{width:100%;accent-color:#704795;margin-top:12px}.playground-result{padding:24px;border-radius:20px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#291436,#4a2861);color:#fff}.playground-result strong{display:block;font:800 clamp(2rem,5vw,3.3rem) Manrope;margin:8px 0;color:#e5d2ad}.playground-result p{color:#e1d6e8;line-height:1.7}.quiz-card{max-width:850px;margin:24px auto 0;padding:28px;border:1px solid #e4d8eb;border-radius:24px;background:#fff;color:#281633}.quiz-options{display:grid;gap:10px;margin:18px 0}.quiz-options button{border:1px solid #d9c9e5;background:#faf7fc;color:#33203e;text-align:left;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:12px;cursor:pointer;font:inherit}.quiz-options button:hover,.quiz-options button:focus{border-color:#7651a4;background:#f0e6f7}.quiz-feedback{min-height:48px;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:12px;background:#f5eef8;color:#4e3659;line-height:1.6}.quiz-feedback[hidden]{display:none}.school-project{border-style:dashed}.section-intro{max-width:820px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.8}.eyebrow-boxes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:28px}.eyebrow-boxes article{padding:20px;border:1px solid #e5d8ed;border-radius:16px;background:linear-gradient(140deg,#fff,#f7f0fb)}.eyebrow-boxes b{display:block;color:var(--plum);margin-bottom:8px}.eyebrow-boxes p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.65}
@media(max-width:800px){.footer{grid-template-columns:1fr}.footer small{grid-column:auto}.detail-grid,.playground-grid,.eyebrow-boxes{grid-template-columns:1fr}.nav a[aria-current="page"]:not(.hire-nav)::after{display:none}.footer-brand-panel{max-width:220px}}

/* V6 visual direction: subtle ambient motion, responsive color transitions, and layered depth */
:root{--motion-ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.25,1)}
body{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
body>header,body>main,body>footer{position:relative;z-index:1}
body:before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:-15%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(circle at 16% 22%,rgba(167,130,207,.13),transparent 25%),radial-gradient(circle at 83% 72%,rgba(220,190,143,.12),transparent 23%);animation:ambientDrift 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;opacity:.8}
body:after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.13;background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(119,84,168,.55) .7px,transparent .7px);background-size:34px 34px;mask-image:linear-gradient(135deg,transparent 8%,#000 45%,transparent 88%)}
h1 span,h2 span,.eyebrow,.nav a,.btn,.service-card,.info-card,.project-card,.directory-grid a,.demo-tab,.demo-value,.footer-brand-panel img{transition:color .55s var(--motion-ease),background-color .55s var(--motion-ease),border-color .4s var(--motion-ease),box-shadow .45s var(--motion-ease),transform .45s var(--motion-ease),filter .45s var(--motion-ease)}
.hero:after{background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 42%,rgba(255,255,255,.26),transparent 82%);background-size:220% 100%;animation:lightSweep 13s ease-in-out infinite}
.orbital{animation:orbitBreathe 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate}.orbital-b{animation-delay:-5s}.data-dot{animation:dotPulse 4.8s ease-in-out infinite}.d2{animation-delay:-1.2s}.d3{animation-delay:-2.6s}.d4{animation-delay:-3.4s}
.problem-card,.service-card,.info-card,.project-card,.directory-grid a{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.problem-card:before,.service-card:before,.info-card:before,.project-card:before,.directory-grid a:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 20%,rgba(255,255,255,.46) 48%,transparent 72%);transform:translateX(-140%);transition:transform .9s var(--motion-ease)}
.problem-card:hover:before,.service-card:hover:before,.info-card:hover:before,.project-card:hover:before,.directory-grid a:hover:before{transform:translateX(140%)}
.demo-tab{transition:all .28s ease}.demo-tab:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(53,20,63,.12)}
.interactive-demo{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.96),rgba(247,241,252,.94));box-shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(53,20,63,.13)}
.interactive-demo:before{content:"";position:absolute;width:260px;height:260px;right:-90px;top:-110px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(142,100,184,.2),transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.interactive-demo:after{content:"LIVE EXPLORATION / SAMPLE DATA";display:block;margin-top:20px;padding-top:13px;border-top:1px solid #e9deef;font-size:.63rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;color:#806295}
.demo-value{background:linear-gradient(110deg,#35143f,#8d5bb2 58%,#c1a0d7);background-clip:text;-webkit-background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.footer-brand-panel img{filter:drop-shadow(0 9px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.24))}
@keyframes ambientDrift{0%{transform:translate3d(-1.5%,0,0) scale(1)}100%{transform:translate3d(1.5%,-1%,0) scale(1.04)}}
@keyframes lightSweep{0%,35%{background-position:130% 0}75%,100%{background-position:-130% 0}}
@keyframes orbitBreathe{0%{opacity:.5;scale:.98}100%{opacity:1;scale:1.04}}
@keyframes dotPulse{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(119,84,168,.1);opacity:.75}50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 11px rgba(119,84,168,.04);opacity:1}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body:before,body:after,.hero:after,.orbital,.data-dot{animation:none!important}.problem-card:before,.service-card:before,.info-card:before,.project-card:before,.directory-grid a:before{display:none}.interactive-demo,.demo-tab,.demo-value,h1 span,h2 span,.eyebrow,.nav a,.btn,.service-card,.info-card,.project-card,.directory-grid a{transition:none!important}}

/* Data / Insight / Impact brand cards */
.eyebrow-boxes{align-items:stretch;perspective:900px}
.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:205px;padding:22px 20px 24px;border:1px solid rgba(217,204,240,.48);border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.98),rgba(241,231,249,.94));box-shadow:0 18px 38px rgba(7,2,13,.16);transition:transform .45s var(--motion-ease),box-shadow .45s var(--motion-ease),border-color .4s ease}
.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card:hover{transform:translateY(-7px) rotateX(2deg);box-shadow:0 26px 52px rgba(7,2,13,.25);border-color:#d8c19a}
.signal-index{display:block;margin-bottom:25px;font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.14em;font-weight:800;color:#8b73a2}
.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card b{font:800 1rem Manrope;letter-spacing:.11em;background:linear-gradient(110deg,#321343,#8155a8);background-clip:text;-webkit-background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card p{margin-top:10px;color:#5d5365;font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.6}
.signal-line{display:block;position:absolute;left:20px;right:20px;bottom:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#7754a8,#d9ccf0,#d8c19a);transform:scaleX(.25);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .5s ease}
.signal-card:hover .signal-line{transform:scaleX(1)}
.demo-intro{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:680px;margin:0 0 22px;color:#6d5a79;font-size:.95rem}
@media(max-width:700px){.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card{min-height:0}.signal-index{margin-bottom:14px}}


/* V6 consolidated refinement: balanced premium ambient-tech palette */
:root{--plum:#32183f;--plum2:#47245c;--purple:#7956a0;--lav:#d9cbed;--cream:#f7f3f6;--ink:#211a27;--muted:#6d6572;--line:#e5dce9;--shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(50,24,63,.10)}
body:before{background:radial-gradient(circle at 13% 20%,rgba(151,113,187,.10),transparent 24%),radial-gradient(circle at 82% 74%,rgba(217,193,154,.10),transparent 22%);opacity:.72}
body:after{opacity:.07;background-size:42px 42px}
.hero{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 25%,rgba(205,184,226,.65),transparent 34%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 90%,rgba(234,218,193,.56),transparent 32%),linear-gradient(125deg,#fbf8f5 0%,#f0e9f5 58%,#f8f1e8 100%)}
.hero:after{background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 44%,rgba(255,255,255,.18),transparent 78%);background-size:220% 100%;animation:lightSweep 18s ease-in-out infinite}
.dark,.final-cta{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 82% 0%,#56386b 0,transparent 40%),linear-gradient(125deg,#291635,#392047 58%,#2d1936)}
.about.section.dark{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 18%,rgba(137,99,164,.25),transparent 40%),linear-gradient(125deg,#35203f,#432650 58%,#35213e)}
.hero-art:before{background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(119,84,168,.25),rgba(217,204,240,.10) 52%,transparent 72%)}
.metric-card{background:rgba(255,253,255,.88);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(42,18,63,.12)}
.service-detail{grid-template-columns:minmax(220px,.72fr) minmax(0,1.8fr);gap:34px;padding:40px 0}
.service-detail .num{padding-top:3px}
.service-detail .deliverables{width:100%;max-width:360px;margin-top:14px;padding:18px 20px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#f1e8f7,#faf6fc);border:1px solid #e3d4ee;border-radius:16px;color:#4a3556;font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.65;font-weight:500;overflow-wrap:break-word;hyphens:auto}
.service-detail>div:last-child{min-width:0;max-width:900px}
.about-art{position:relative;isolation:isolate;border-radius:30px;min-height:390px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 48%,rgba(217,204,240,.28),transparent 54%),linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.06),rgba(255,255,255,0));overflow:hidden}
.about-art:before,.about-art:after{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:-1;left:50%;top:50%;border:1px solid rgba(217,204,240,.25);border-radius:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(-18deg);width:min(90%,430px);height:160px;animation:orbitBreathe 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.about-art:after{width:min(96%,470px);height:225px;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(24deg);animation-delay:-6s;border-color:rgba(216,193,154,.22)}
.about-art img{position:relative;z-index:1;width:min(88%,430px);max-height:300px;object-fit:contain;filter:drop-shadow(0 12px 22px rgba(10,3,18,.12));transform:none}
.interactive-demo{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,253,255,.94),rgba(242,234,248,.92));box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(53,20,63,.09);border-color:#e4d8ec}
.interactive-demo:after{content:none}
.interactive-demo:before{background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(142,100,184,.13),transparent 70%)}
.demo-intro{margin-bottom:22px}
.footer{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 0%,#493052,transparent 45%),#21142a}
.footer-brand-panel img{filter:none}
.btn,.service-card,.info-card,.project-card,.directory-grid a{transition:color .45s var(--motion-ease),background-color .45s var(--motion-ease),border-color .4s var(--motion-ease),box-shadow .45s var(--motion-ease),transform .45s var(--motion-ease)}
@media(max-width:800px){.service-detail{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px}.service-detail .deliverables{max-width:none}.about-art{min-height:290px}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body:before,body:after,.hero:after,.about-art:before,.about-art:after{animation:none!important}}

/* V7: visible but restrained ambient-tech layer in VisionIQ brand colors */
body{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
body:before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:-18%;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 24%,rgba(119,84,168,.15),transparent 27%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 84% 18%,rgba(217,204,240,.23),transparent 25%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 72% 78%,rgba(216,193,154,.14),transparent 24%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 22% 82%,rgba(59,27,93,.08),transparent 22%);background-size:130% 130%;animation:v7Ambient 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
body:after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.17;background-image:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(119,84,168,.72) 1px,transparent 1.6px),radial-gradient(circle,rgba(216,193,154,.8) 1px,transparent 1.7px);background-size:74px 74px,113px 113px;background-position:0 0,31px 46px;mask-image:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 2%,#000 35%,transparent 76%);animation:v7Particles 32s linear infinite}
body>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
.site-header{background:rgba(250,248,245,.88);transition:background-color .6s ease,box-shadow .6s ease}
.hero,.rich-hero{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 20%,rgba(217,204,240,.84) 0,transparent 35%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 18% 92%,rgba(239,224,200,.75) 0,transparent 34%),linear-gradient(125deg,#fbf8f4 0%,#eee5f5 53%,#f8f0e5 100%)}
.hero-art:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:5% 0;border-radius:50%;background:repeating-radial-gradient(ellipse at center,transparent 0 44px,rgba(119,84,168,.10) 45px 46px,transparent 47px 78px);animation:v7Orbit 36s linear infinite;pointer-events:none}
.orbital{animation:v7Orbit 34s linear infinite}.orbital-b{animation-direction:reverse}.data-dot{animation:v7Pulse 4.5s ease-in-out infinite}.d2{animation-delay:-1.2s}.d3{animation-delay:-2.6s}.d4{animation-delay:-3.5s}
.hero:after{background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 35%,rgba(255,255,255,.35),transparent 70%);background-size:240% 100%;animation:lightSweep 11s ease-in-out infinite}
.footer-brand-panel{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fbf8f3,#eee5f5);border:1px solid rgba(216,193,154,.85);border-radius:16px;padding:13px 16px;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.16)}
@keyframes v7Ambient{0%{transform:translate3d(-1.8%,0,0) scale(1)}100%{transform:translate3d(1.8%,-1.3%,0) scale(1.05)}}
@keyframes v7Particles{from{background-position:0 0,31px 46px}to{background-position:148px -220px,-120px 160px}}
@keyframes v7Orbit{from{rotate:0deg}to{rotate:360deg}}
@keyframes v7Pulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(119,84,168,.10)}50%{transform:scale(1.25);box-shadow:0 0 0 12px rgba(119,84,168,.06)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body:before,body:after,.hero:after,.hero-art:after,.orbital,.data-dot{animation:none!important}}

/* V7.1 refinement: restrained ambient motion, approved VisionIQ palette only */
body{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
body::before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:-18%;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.38;background:
 radial-gradient(circle at 18% 28%,rgba(174,139,211,.18) 0 1.5px,transparent 2.5px),
 radial-gradient(circle at 74% 66%,rgba(222,199,157,.20) 0 1.5px,transparent 2.5px),
 radial-gradient(ellipse at 25% 18%,rgba(174,139,211,.10),transparent 35%),
 radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 75%,rgba(42,18,63,.07),transparent 32%);
 background-size:180px 180px,230px 230px,100% 100%,100% 100%;
 animation:visionAmbient 32s linear infinite;transition:opacity .65s ease,filter .65s ease}
@keyframes visionAmbient{0%{transform:translate3d(-1%,0,0) rotate(0deg)}50%{transform:translate3d(1.5%,-1%,0) rotate(2deg)}100%{transform:translate3d(-1%,0,0) rotate(0deg)}}
a,button,.btn,.service-card,.directory-grid>a,.detail-panel,.contact-card,.metric-card{transition:color .35s ease,background-color .45s ease,border-color .4s ease,box-shadow .45s ease,transform .35s ease}
.hero-art .orbital{animation:orbitDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.hero-art .orbital-b{animation-delay:-8s}
@keyframes orbitDrift{from{transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(.98)}to{transform:rotate(8deg) scale(1.03)}}
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/* V9 consolidated refinement */
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/* V10: coherent technology-forward visual system */
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.challenge-options button.selected{background:#3b1b5d;color:#fff;border-color:#3b1b5d;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(119,84,168,.12)}.challenge-side-note{max-width:260px;text-align:center;color:#d9c9ed;font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.5}.challenge-visual-simple{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#21172f,#30203f);border:1px solid rgba(174,139,211,.25);border-radius:22px;padding:24px;overflow:hidden}.challenge-visual-simple .flow-node{background:rgba(250,247,255,.96);border-color:rgba(174,139,211,.45)}.challenge-visual-simple .flow-line{background:linear-gradient(#b39bd5,#d8c19a)}
.footer{position:relative}.footer:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.28;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(217,204,240,.08) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(217,204,240,.08) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:50px 50px;mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000,transparent)}
@media(max-width:900px){.about-hero,.services-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding-top:55px;padding-bottom:55px}.about-hero-visual,.services-hero-visual{min-height:260px}.story-section,.founder-section,.logo-story-section{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}.values-grid,.problem-solution-grid,.package-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.package-featured{transform:none}.research-note{align-items:start;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}}
@media(max-width:600px){.values-grid,.problem-solution-grid,.package-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.work-step{grid-template-columns:46px minmax(0,1fr);gap:13px;padding:23px 0}.work-step-marker{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px}.step-output{flex-direction:column;gap:4px}.service-expanded{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px;padding:20px}.service-expanded-number{padding:0}.service-detail-columns{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}.service-heading-row{flex-direction:column}.service-chip{order:-1}.founder-visual{min-height:280px}.about-hero,.services-hero{padding-left:22px;padding-right:22px}.about-hero-visual,.services-hero-visual{min-height:240px}.hero-quick-links{align-items:stretch}.hero-quick-links .btn{justify-content:center}.research-note{padding-left:22px;padding-right:22px}.metric-card.research-card{width:170px;padding:12px}.research-card strong{font-size:1.45rem}.research-card span{font-size:.68rem}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body:before,body:after,.hero-art:before,.card-one,.card-two,.about-grid-orbit,.data-path,.founder-orbit,.logo-story-ring{animation:none!important}html{scroll-behavior:auto}*,*::before,*::after{transition-duration:.01ms!important}}


/* V11: intentional, animated data environment. Content remains above this low-contrast technical layer. */
body{background:#f8f6fb;position:relative}
/* V12: real analytics-inspired ambient layer: moving chart traces, data bands, and dashboard-like structures. */
body:before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.78;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 12%,rgba(119,84,168,.15),transparent 26%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 74%,rgba(216,193,154,.19),transparent 28%),linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(250,248,253,.94),rgba(244,238,250,.91));animation:v12Ambient 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
body:after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.44;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0 76px,rgba(119,84,168,.16) 77px,transparent 78px),linear-gradient(0deg,transparent 0 76px,rgba(119,84,168,.12) 77px,transparent 78px),linear-gradient(160deg,transparent 0 43%,rgba(119,84,168,.28) 43.15%,transparent 43.5% 100%),linear-gradient(20deg,transparent 0 62%,rgba(216,193,154,.36) 62.15%,transparent 62.5% 100%),linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0 16%,rgba(119,84,168,.09) 16.1% 16.3%,transparent 16.4% 100%);background-size:154px 154px,154px 154px,560px 380px,680px 460px,100% 100%;background-position:0 0,0 0,0 0,100px 80px,0 0;mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent);animation:v12DataMotion 32s linear infinite}
body>header,body>main,body>footer{position:relative;z-index:1}
@keyframes v12Ambient{0%{background-position:12% 12%,90% 74%,0 0}100%{background-position:18% 18%,82% 62%,100% 0}}
@keyframes v12DataMotion{from{background-position:0 0,0 0,0 0,100px 80px,0 0}to{background-position:154px 154px,-154px -154px,560px -380px,-580px 460px,0 0}}
/* Logo/hero: reveal the eye from bottom to top quickly, then allow only a restrained float. */
.hero-art{min-height:610px;isolation:isolate}
.hero-icon{width:min(58%,330px);z-index:3;clip-path:inset(100% 0 0 0);animation:v11EyeOpen 1.35s cubic-bezier(.2,.78,.25,1) .08s both,float 7s ease-in-out 1.45s infinite;filter:drop-shadow(0 18px 30px rgba(42,18,63,.18))}
@keyframes v11EyeOpen{0%{clip-path:inset(100% 0 0 0);transform:translateY(10px) scale(.985);opacity:.82}100%{clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0);transform:translateY(0) scale(1);opacity:1}}
.metric-card.research-card{width:220px;max-width:35%;min-height:118px;z-index:2}
.card-one{top:6%;right:0}
.card-two{left:0;bottom:6%}
.brand-tagline{margin:14px 0 0;color:var(--purple);font:800 clamp(1rem,1.45vw,1.28rem) Manrope,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.045em;text-transform:none}
/* Keep the original eye mark for the hero, but use the complete master wordmark in the logo-meaning section. */
.logo-story-art{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:260px;padding:28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fbf8f3,#eee5f5);border:1px solid rgba(216,193,154,.65);border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden}
.logo-story-art img{display:block;width:100%;max-width:480px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;filter:none}
.logo-story-copy .eyebrow{letter-spacing:.16em}
/* More distinct, branded service method and deliverables. */
.process-detail-section .section-heading .eyebrow{color:#7754a8}
.work-step .step-output{display:grid;gap:6px;margin-top:20px;padding:16px 18px;background:linear-gradient(110deg,rgba(119,84,168,.09),rgba(216,193,154,.13));border-left:3px solid var(--purple);border-radius:0 12px 12px 0}
.work-step .step-output b{font:800 .68rem Manrope,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--plum)}
.work-step .step-output span{color:#41364b;line-height:1.55}
.ps-solution{border-top:1px solid rgba(119,84,168,.18);padding-top:16px}
.ps-solution>b{font:800 .7rem Manrope,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--purple)}
/* Buttons on pale cards must not use white-on-white. */
.package-card .btn.outline,.engagement-options-section .package-card .btn.outline{color:var(--plum);border-color:rgba(42,18,63,.35);background:#fff}
.package-card .btn.outline:hover,.engagement-options-section .package-card .btn.outline:hover{color:#fff;background:var(--plum);border-color:var(--plum)}
.package-card .btn.primary{color:#fff;background:var(--plum)}
.engagement-teaser{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#f4eef8,#fbf7f1)}
.engagement-teaser .section-heading{max-width:850px}
.engagement-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(250,248,245,.94),rgba(239,231,248,.92))}
.engagement-hero .inner{position:relative;z-index:2}
.engagement-hero-visual{position:absolute;right:3%;top:0;bottom:0;width:36%;min-width:280px;opacity:.65;pointer-events:none}
.engagement-circuit{position:absolute;border:1px solid rgba(119,84,168,.35);transform:skewY(-22deg);border-radius:18px;width:95%;height:30%;right:0}
.circuit-a{top:20%;background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0 35px,rgba(119,84,168,.15) 36px 37px)}
.circuit-b{top:48%;right:12%;border-color:rgba(216,193,154,.7);background:repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,transparent 0 26px,rgba(216,193,154,.23) 27px 28px)}
.engagement-core{position:absolute;right:8%;top:42%;padding:17px 20px;border:1px solid rgba(119,84,168,.35);background:rgba(255,255,255,.86);border-radius:12px;color:var(--plum);font:800 .72rem Manrope;letter-spacing:.12em;box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(42,18,63,.08)}
.engagement-core span{color:var(--purple);padding:0 6px}
.engagement-options-section .package-grid{margin-top:42px}
.engagement-options-section .package-card{min-width:0}
.contact-grid .contact-card{height:fit-content}
.contact-card-note{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:0}
.contact-card a{color:var(--plum);font-weight:700;overflow-wrap:anywhere}
.personal-contact-card{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#f5effb)}
.business-contact-card{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#faf4e9)}
/* Make the data graphic on Services feel like a designed signal system, not a floating placeholder. */
.services-hero-visual{border:1px solid rgba(119,84,168,.18);border-radius:28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.72),rgba(237,229,247,.78));box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,.18);overflow:hidden}
.services-hero-visual:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(119,84,168,.11) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(119,84,168,.11) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:28px 28px;mask-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#000,transparent 88%)}
.services-hero-visual:after{content:"";position:absolute;left:12%;right:12%;top:50%;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#7754a8,#d8c19a,transparent);box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(119,84,168,.5);animation:v11SignalScan 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes v11SignalScan{from{transform:translateY(-60px);opacity:.25}to{transform:translateY(70px);opacity:.9}}
/* Ensure every request-quote button and CTA remains legible on both light and dark surfaces. */
.quote-section .btn.outline,.quote-form .btn.outline{color:var(--plum);border-color:rgba(42,18,63,.4);background:#fff}
.footer-quote{color:#fbf4e9!important;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)}
@media(max-width:950px){.hero-art{min-height:470px}.hero-icon{width:min(60%,300px)}.metric-card.research-card{max-width:39%}.engagement-hero-visual{opacity:.28;right:-8%}}
@media(max-width:700px){.hero-art{min-height:410px}.hero-icon{width:min(58%,260px)}.metric-card.research-card{max-width:43%;width:190px;min-height:105px}.card-one{top:2%;right:0}.card-two{left:0;bottom:1%}.logo-story-art{min-height:180px;padding:18px}.engagement-hero-visual{display:none}.brand-tagline{font-size:.72rem}.engagement-options-section .package-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body:before,body:after,.hero-icon,.services-hero-visual:after{animation:none!important}.hero-icon{clip-path:none;transform:none;opacity:1}}

/* V12 visual corrections: fewer repeated eye/orbit motifs; transparent mark; readable tagline. */
.founder-orbit{display:none!important}.logo-story-ring{display:none!important}.logo-story-art{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#21172e,#33213f)!important;border-color:rgba(216,193,154,.4)!important}.logo-story-art img{width:min(100%,520px);max-width:520px;max-height:230px;object-fit:contain;filter:none!important}.logo-story-art:before{background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0 63px,rgba(216,193,154,.12) 64px,transparent 65px),linear-gradient(0deg,transparent 0 63px,rgba(174,139,211,.12) 64px,transparent 65px);background-size:64px 64px;opacity:.6}
/* Replace the generic IQ/orbit treatment with a chart-and-insight composition. */
.services-hero-visual{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#21172e,#30203e)!important;border-color:rgba(174,139,211,.35)!important;box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(42,18,63,.18)!important}
.services-hero-visual:before{background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(217,204,240,.07) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(217,204,240,.07) 1px,transparent 1px)!important;background-size:34px 34px!important;mask-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#000,transparent 90%)}
.services-hero-visual:after{left:12%;right:12%;top:75%;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#a98bd6,#d8c19a,transparent);box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(174,139,211,.45);animation:v11SignalScan 5.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.services-hero-visual .data-path{height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#a98bd6,#d8c19a,transparent);box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(174,139,211,.25)}
.services-hero-visual .data-path-core{width:66px;height:66px;border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#f7f1fb,#d8c19a);color:#2a123f;box-shadow:0 10px 35px rgba(174,139,211,.18);font-size:1.1rem}
.services-hero-visual .data-node{border-radius:7px;background:rgba(250,247,253,.96);color:#2a123f;border:1px solid rgba(216,193,154,.6);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.14);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.08em}
/* Keep the page background visible as a designed layer, but protect text readability. */
.page-hero,.section:not(.dark),.page-section:not(.alt){background-color:rgba(250,248,253,.82)}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body:before,body:after{animation:none!important}.hero-icon{animation:v11EyeOpen 1.35s cubic-bezier(.2,.78,.25,1) .08s both!important}}
/* V12 homepage solution visual: analytics chart composition rather than another orbit/eye. */
.analytics-flow-visual{position:relative;min-height:330px;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#21172e,#332142);border:1px solid rgba(174,139,211,.3);padding:30px;isolation:isolate}
.analytics-flow-visual:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(217,204,240,.07) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(217,204,240,.07) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:34px 34px;z-index:-1}
.analytics-bars{position:absolute;left:8%;right:8%;bottom:56px;height:58%;display:flex;align-items:end;gap:clamp(8px,2vw,20px);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(237,225,249,.3);padding:0 10px}
.analytics-bars i{display:block;flex:1;height:var(--bar);max-width:38px;border-radius:5px 5px 0 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#d8c19a,#a98bd6 78%,rgba(119,84,168,.65));box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(174,139,211,.14);animation:barRise 1.2s ease-out both}
.analytics-bars i:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.08s}.analytics-bars i:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.16s}.analytics-bars i:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.24s}.analytics-bars i:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.32s}.analytics-bars i:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.4s}.analytics-bars i:nth-child(7){animation-delay:.48s}
.analytics-trend{position:absolute;inset:12% 7% 27%;width:86%;height:61%;overflow:visible;color:#f3e9ff;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(216,193,154,.45))}
.analytics-trend circle{fill:#f3e9ff;stroke:#7754a8;stroke-width:3;animation:pointPulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate}.analytics-trend circle:nth-of-type(2){animation-delay:.6s}.analytics-trend circle:nth-of-type(3){animation-delay:1.1s}
.analytics-legend{position:absolute;left:30px;right:30px;bottom:17px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:8px;color:#e5d8f2;font:700 .58rem Manrope;letter-spacing:.11em}
@keyframes barRise{from{transform:scaleY(.15);transform-origin:bottom;opacity:.35}to{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:bottom;opacity:1}}@keyframes pointPulse{from{opacity:.65;transform:scale(.9)}to{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.12)}}
@media(max-width:700px){.analytics-flow-visual{min-height:270px;padding:18px}.analytics-legend{left:18px;right:18px;font-size:.48rem}.analytics-trend{inset:12% 7% 29%;height:59%}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.analytics-bars i,.analytics-trend circle{animation:none!important}}


/* V13 VISUAL SYSTEM — premium, animated, analytics-led direction */
:root{--plum:#251331;--plum2:#38204b;--purple:#7955a6;--lav:#d9c9ed;--cream:#faf7f3;--ink:#211a27;--muted:#706877;--line:rgba(92,63,113,.16);--gold:#d8c19a;--motion-ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.72,.2,1)}
html{scroll-padding-top:96px} body{position:relative;isolation:isolate;background:#fbf9fd;color:var(--ink)}
/* Full-page atmosphere: moving color fields plus a data trace layer, not static diagonal decoration. */
body:before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:-20%;z-index:-2;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 22%,rgba(146,105,190,.22),transparent 28%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 82% 28%,rgba(216,193,154,.19),transparent 24%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 58% 88%,rgba(178,147,214,.17),transparent 28%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 38% 54%,rgba(250,244,255,.8),transparent 38%);background-size:130% 130%;animation:visionAtmosphere 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
body:after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.35;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0 11%,rgba(118,79,157,.08) 11.05%,transparent 11.2%),linear-gradient(0deg,transparent 0 34%,rgba(216,193,154,.12) 34.05%,transparent 34.2%),radial-gradient(circle,rgba(117,81,156,.5) 1px,transparent 1.7px);background-size:100% 100%,100% 100%,83px 83px;background-position:0 0,0 0,0 0;mask-image:linear-gradient(125deg,transparent 0%,#000 22%,#000 70%,transparent 100%);animation:visionDataDrift 42s linear infinite}
@keyframes visionAtmosphere{0%{transform:translate3d(-1.5%,.3%,0) scale(1);filter:hue-rotate(0)}100%{transform:translate3d(1.5%,-1%,0) scale(1.06);filter:hue-rotate(8deg)}}
@keyframes visionDataDrift{from{background-position:0 0,0 0,0 0}to{background-position:0 0,0 0,83px 166px}}
.site-header{background:rgba(251,248,253,.84);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(108,76,140,.18);box-shadow:0 8px 36px rgba(44,24,59,.04)}.brand img{width:172px;max-height:66px;object-fit:contain;transition:transform .35s ease,filter .35s ease}.brand:hover img{transform:translateY(-1px);filter:drop-shadow(0 5px 12px rgba(105,72,143,.18))}.nav a{position:relative}.nav a[aria-current=page]:not(.hire-nav):after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-11px;height:2px;border-radius:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#7955a6,#d8c19a)}
.hero,.page-hero,.rich-hero{isolation:isolate;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 40%,rgba(151,116,193,.22),transparent 34%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 90%,rgba(216,193,154,.23),transparent 30%),linear-gradient(125deg,#fcf9f6 0%,#f1eaf8 52%,#fbf3e8 100%)}
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.logo-story-art{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%,rgba(140,105,176,.45),transparent 55%),linear-gradient(145deg,#21172d,#3b2848 70%,#2b1d35)!important;border:1px solid rgba(232,216,191,.6);box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(42,25,55,.22);padding:30px;min-height:360px;border-radius:28px}
.logo-story-art:before{background-image:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(232,216,191,.3) 1px,transparent 1.5px)!important;background-size:22px 22px!important;opacity:.22!important}
.logo-story-art img{width:min(100%,560px);max-height:270px;object-fit:contain;filter:drop-shadow(0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.16))}
.logo-story-copy p{color:#51445b;font-weight:550}
.cta-fit{min-width:250px!important;min-height:56px;padding:16px 26px!important}
/* Shorter, intentional headers on pages without hero artwork. */
.portfolio-hero,.blog-hero,.hire-hero{min-height:420px!important;padding-top:66px!important;padding-bottom:56px!important}
.portfolio-hero h1,.blog-hero h1,.hire-hero h1{max-width:1000px;white-space:normal;font-size:clamp(3rem,6.5vw,5.6rem)!important;line-height:1.02!important}
.portfolio-hero .hero-glow,.blog-hero .hero-glow{opacity:.25}
/* FAQ personality: lively open-state marker and a small signal motif without clutter. */
.faq-list details{position:relative;border:1px solid rgba(89,60,111,.18);border-radius:17px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.75);padding:0 20px;margin:12px 0;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(44,24,59,.04)}
.faq-list summary{font-weight:800;color:#30223c;padding:21px 38px 21px 0;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;position:relative}
.faq-list summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq-list summary:after{content:"+";position:absolute;right:0;top:50%;translate:0 -50%;display:grid;place-items:center;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:10px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e4d1f2,#ead9bd);color:#392347;font-size:1.25rem;transition:transform .25s ease}
.faq-list details[open] summary:after{content:"−";transform:rotate(180deg)}
.faq-list details[open]{background:linear-gradient(130deg,rgba(255,255,255,.96),rgba(239,229,246,.96));border-color:rgba(121,85,156,.35)}
.faq-list details p{padding:0 0 18px;margin:0}
/* Footer logo gets a light, legible lockup on the dark footer; avoid white-matte artifacts. */
.footer{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 0%,rgba(117,78,148,.38),transparent 40%),linear-gradient(125deg,#17101f,#2c1d37 72%,#21172d)}
.footer-brand-panel{background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border:1px solid rgba(232,216,191,.25);padding:16px 20px}
.footer-brand-panel img{width:210px;max-height:128px;object-fit:contain;display:block}
.footer-contact,.footer-links,.footer small{color:#e8dff0}.footer-contact a,.footer-links a{color:#f2e8f7}
/* Readability and tap targets */
body{font-size:16px} .lead{font-size:1.08rem!important;color:#51465a!important}
.service-card a,.ps-card a{font-weight:800}
button,.btn,a{ -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent }
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #9d77c1;outline-offset:3px}
@media(max-width:900px){.eyebrow-boxes{gap:8px}.signal-card{padding:14px 10px;min-height:205px}.signal-card p{font-size:.78rem}.about-data-flow{min-height:280px}.flow-stage{min-width:78px;padding:10px 6px}}
@media(max-width:620px){.eyebrow-boxes{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:0}.signal-card{min-height:0;padding:18px}.signal-card b{margin:10px 0 6px}.about-art{padding:14px}.about-data-flow{padding:18px 10px;gap:4px;min-height:260px}.flow-stage{min-width:0;width:29%;min-height:132px;padding:8px 4px}.flow-stage span{font-size:.52rem}.flow-stage b{font-size:.88rem}.flow-connector{width:8px}.about-data-flow>p{font-size:.62rem}.logo-story-art{min-height:250px;padding:20px}.logo-story-art img{max-height:180px}.cta-fit{min-width:0!important;width:100%}.portfolio-hero,.blog-hero,.hire-hero{min-height:0!important;padding-top:56px!important;padding-bottom:42px!important}.portfolio-hero h1,.blog-hero h1,.hire-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.7rem,11vw,4rem)!important}.btn{min-height:48px}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body:before,body:after,.signal-card,.flow-stage i,.analytics-trend circle{animation:none!important}}

/* Original visitor routing interaction, designed for VisionIQ rather than copied from a reference. */
.pathfinder{padding-top:46px;padding-bottom:46px;background:linear-gradient(125deg,rgba(232,221,240,.82),rgba(246,235,218,.88));border-bottom:1px solid rgba(74,48,91,.12)}
.pathfinder-heading{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 24px;text-align:center}.pathfinder-heading h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,3rem);margin:.3em 0}.pathfinder-heading p:last-child{margin:0}
.pathfinder-options{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;max-width:1180px;margin:auto}
.pathfinder-option{display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px 1fr;gap:12px;align-items:start;padding:20px;border-radius:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.84);border:1px solid rgba(91,61,111,.18);box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(44,24,59,.05);text-decoration:none;transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease}
.pathfinder-option:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 18px 38px rgba(44,24,59,.11);border-color:rgba(121,85,156,.42)}
.pathfinder-icon{display:grid;place-items:center;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:13px;background:linear-gradient(140deg,#dfc9f0,#ead9bd);color:#33213f;font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:800}
.pathfinder-option strong,.pathfinder-option small,.pathfinder-option b{display:block}.pathfinder-option strong{color:#2e2139;font-weight:850}.pathfinder-option small{color:#65576d;line-height:1.5;margin-top:5px}.pathfinder-option b{grid-column:2;color:#68458a;font-size:.88rem;margin-top:8px}
@media(max-width:760px){.pathfinder-options{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pathfinder-option{grid-template-columns:44px 1fr}.pathfinder-option b{grid-column:2}}

/* Final logo correction: retain the master gradient artwork on light blended surfaces so letter counters stay transparent-looking. */
.logo-story-section{background:linear-gradient(125deg,#e8ddf0 0%,#f5e9d7 52%,#e7d7ed 100%)}
.logo-story-art{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%,rgba(207,184,225,.62),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(145deg,#f5edf9,#eee0d1 55%,#e8dcf0)!important;border:1px solid rgba(121,85,156,.2);box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(42,25,55,.12)}
.logo-story-art:before{background-image:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(89,60,111,.18) 1px,transparent 1.5px)!important;background-size:22px 22px!important;opacity:.22!important}
.logo-story-art img{filter:none!important;mix-blend-mode:multiply}
.footer-brand-panel{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f4edf8,#f0e2cd)!important;border:1px solid rgba(232,216,191,.65)!important;box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.1)}
.footer-brand-panel img{filter:none!important;mix-blend-mode:multiply}

/* Hero layout: portfolio/blog use the full line when no real illustration is present; Hire Me gets a useful profile card. */
.page-hero.rich-hero:not(:has(.hire-profile-card)){display:block;min-height:0;padding-top:68px;padding-bottom:64px}
.page-hero.rich-hero:not(:has(.hire-profile-card)) .inner{max-width:1160px;margin:0 auto}
.page-hero.rich-hero:not(:has(.hire-profile-card)) .hero-glow{display:none}
.page-hero.rich-hero:not(:has(.hire-profile-card)) h1{max-width:none;white-space:normal;font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,5.6rem)}
.page-hero.rich-hero:has(.hire-profile-card){grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(300px,.8fr);gap:clamp(28px,5vw,72px);align-items:center}
.hire-profile-card{position:relative;z-index:1;padding:26px;border:1px solid rgba(121,85,156,.22);border-radius:25px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.92),rgba(237,226,245,.92));box-shadow:0 25px 65px rgba(42,25,55,.12);max-width:520px}
.profile-mark{height:100px;border-radius:17px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,rgba(198,164,226,.45),transparent 42%),linear-gradient(135deg,#25182f,#493257);margin-bottom:20px}
.profile-mark span{font:800 2.8rem Manrope;color:#f3e5d0;letter-spacing:-.08em}.profile-mark i{position:absolute;width:130px;height:130px;border:1px solid rgba(232,216,191,.38);border-radius:50%;animation:v14Signal 4s ease-in-out infinite}
.hire-profile-card>.eyebrow{font-size:.65rem;letter-spacing:.1em;margin-bottom:5px}.hire-profile-card h2{margin:0 0 18px;font-size:1.8rem}
.profile-row{padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(83,57,101,.14)}.profile-row small{display:block;color:#76528f;font-weight:850;letter-spacing:.12em;font-size:.63rem}.profile-row strong,.profile-row span{display:block}.profile-row strong{color:#30213b;margin:4px 0;font-size:.9rem}.profile-row span{color:#65576d;font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.5}
.profile-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin-top:16px}.profile-tags span{padding:7px 10px;border-radius:999px;background:#e6d8ef;color:#52386a;font-weight:750;font-size:.72rem}
@media(max-width:900px){.page-hero.rich-hero:has(.hire-profile-card){grid-template-columns:1fr}.hire-profile-card{max-width:none}.page-hero.rich-hero:not(:has(.hire-profile-card)){padding-top:52px;padding-bottom:45px}}

/* V14 final-pass refinements */
.faq-hero .inner{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.faq-signal{position:relative;margin-top:28px;width:min(100%,560px);height:78px;border:1px solid rgba(114,80,154,.22);border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(105deg,rgba(217,195,235,.28),rgba(232,216,191,.26));display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px;padding:14px 22px;overflow:hidden}
.faq-signal span{display:grid;place-items:center;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:#72509a;color:#fff;font:800 1.5rem Manrope;box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(114,80,154,.10);animation:faqPulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite}
.faq-signal i,.faq-signal b,.faq-signal em{display:block;width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:#72509a;box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(114,80,154,.12);animation:faqPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite}
.faq-signal b{background:#b99ad6;animation-delay:.35s}.faq-signal em{background:#c6a77c;animation-delay:.7s}
.faq-signal small{margin-left:auto;color:#60457a;font-size:.65rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em}
@keyframes faqPulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.75}50%{transform:scale(1.16);opacity:1}}
.faq-list details[open] summary:after{transform:rotate(45deg);color:#a582c7}
summary:after{transition:transform .22s ease,color .22s ease}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.faq-signal span,.faq-signal i,.faq-signal b,.faq-signal em{animation:none}summary:after{transition:none}}


/* V14 FINAL IMPLEMENTATION PASS — stronger contrast, data storytelling, logo use and responsive behavior */
:root{--ink:#21172b;--muted:#51465c;--purple:#72509a;--plum:#21172d;--almond:#e8d8bf}
body{color:#251b2e;background:#f4eef7;font-size:16px}
p,li,.lead,.long-copy{color:#51465c;line-height:1.75}
h1,h2,h3,h4{color:#241a2c;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.035em}
.eyebrow{color:#6d4a8d;font-weight:850}
.site-header{background:rgba(250,247,252,.97);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(70,45,86,.16);backdrop-filter:blur(16px)}
.nav a{color:#2c2135;font-weight:700}
.brand img{width:145px;max-height:78px;object-fit:contain}
.hero,.page-hero,.rich-hero{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 35%,rgba(137,99,174,.28),transparent 35%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 90%,rgba(216,193,154,.23),transparent 31%),linear-gradient(125deg,#f4eef8,#e9dff1 55%,#f2e7d9)!important}
.hero:before,.page-hero:before,.rich-hero:before{background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(75,48,96,.07) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(75,48,96,.07) 1px,transparent 1px)!important;background-size:56px 56px!important;animation:chartField 32s linear infinite}
.section.dark,.final-cta,.about.section.dark{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 10%,rgba(120,82,153,.35),transparent 42%),linear-gradient(125deg,#1a1222,#2c1d38 70%,#21172d)!important;color:#f8f1fb}
.section.dark h2,.section.dark h3,.section.dark p,.section.dark .eyebrow,.final-cta h2,.final-cta p{color:#f1e7f7}
.section.dark h2 span,.final-cta h2 span{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#d6b9ef,#eee0c8)!important;background-clip:text!important;-webkit-background-clip:text!important;color:transparent!important}
.service-card,.problem-card,.info-card,.project-card,.timeline-card,.value-card{border-color:rgba(88,60,109,.22);box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(36,20,48,.07)}
.service-card p,.problem-card p,.info-card p,.project-card p,.timeline-card p{color:#51465c;font-weight:500}
.service-icon{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e4d1f2,#ead9bd)!important;color:#362344!important;border:1px solid rgba(114,80,154,.16)}
.service-icon svg{stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;width:30px;height:30px}
.btn{font-weight:800;min-height:48px;padding:13px 22px}
.btn.primary{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#291836,#72509a);color:#fff}
.btn.light{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#fffaf2,#e6d4f0);color:#2a1b35}
.btn.outline{color:#382348;border:1.5px solid #8a69a8;background:rgba(255,255,255,.65)}
.btn.outline span{color:inherit}
.about.section .btn.outline{color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-color:rgba(232,216,191,.6)}
.about-art{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 45% 45%,rgba(144,102,181,.24),transparent 55%),rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-color:rgba(232,216,191,.24)}
.eyebrow-boxes{position:relative;z-index:1}
.signal-card{opacity:1!important;visibility:visible!important;transform:none!important;animation:signalLift 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;animation-delay:var(--signal-delay,0s)}
@keyframes signalLift{0%,100%{translate:0 0}50%{translate:0 -7px}}
.signal-card:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #d7b9f0;outline-offset:3px}
.logo-story-section{background:linear-gradient(125deg,#e8ddf0 0%,#f5e9d7 52%,#e7d7ed 100%)!important}
.logo-story-art{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 42%,rgba(232,216,191,.28),transparent 62%),linear-gradient(145deg,#21172d,#33213f)!important;mix-blend-mode:normal!important;border:1px solid rgba(232,216,191,.5);padding:26px;min-height:320px}
.logo-story-art:before{background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(217,204,240,.07) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(217,204,240,.07) 1px,transparent 1px)!important;background-size:34px 34px!important;opacity:.6!important}
.logo-story-art img{mix-blend-mode:normal!important;filter:none!important;width:min(100%,540px);max-height:280px;object-fit:contain}
.footer{background:linear-gradient(125deg,#1a1222,#2c1d38 70%,#21172d)!important;color:#f4ebf8}
.footer-brand-panel{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f4edf8,#f0e2cd)!important;border:1px solid rgba(232,216,191,.65)!important;border-radius:16px;padding:16px 20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:150px}
.footer-brand-panel img{display:block;width:min(100%,250px);height:auto;max-height:145px;object-fit:contain;mix-blend-mode:normal!important;filter:none!important}
.footer-contact,.footer-links,.footer small{color:#e8dff0}.footer-contact a,.footer-links a{color:#f2e8f7}
.cta-fit{min-width:260px;min-height:58px;padding:16px 28px;font-size:1rem}
.scatter-visual{min-height:360px;padding:22px 24px 20px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%,rgba(114,80,154,.4),transparent 55%),linear-gradient(145deg,#21172d,#33213f)!important}
.scatter-topline{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;color:#e8d8f5;font-size:.58rem;font-weight:850;letter-spacing:.13em}
.scatter-chart{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;overflow:visible;margin:10px 0 0}
.scatter-grid path{fill:none;stroke:rgba(232,216,245,.13);stroke-width:1}
.scatter-trendline{fill:none;stroke:#e8d8bf;stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-dasharray:7 7;opacity:.95}
.scatter-points circle{fill:#b998dc;stroke:#f8efff;stroke-width:1.5;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(185,152,220,.45))}
.scatter-points .scatter-outlier{fill:#e8d8bf;stroke:#fff5e5;stroke-width:2;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 7px rgba(232,216,191,.6))}
.outlier-leader{fill:none;stroke:#e8d8bf;stroke-width:1.5;stroke-dasharray:3 4}.outlier-label,.scatter-axis-label{font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;fill:#f2e7f8;font-weight:700}
.scatter-moving-point{fill:#fff;stroke:#b998dc;stroke-width:2;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px #b998dc)}.moving-b{fill:#e8d8bf;stroke:#fff0d8}
.analytics-legend{color:#e6d8f0!important;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:8px;font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.09em;font-weight:800}
.chart-explainer{color:#55455f;font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.7}
.page-hero.rich-hero:not(:has(.hire-profile-card)) h1{max-width:none!important;width:100%;text-wrap:balance}
.page-hero.rich-hero:not(:has(.hire-profile-card)) .inner{max-width:1160px;width:100%}
.page-hero.rich-hero:not(:has(.hire-profile-card)){min-height:0;padding-top:58px;padding-bottom:52px}
.hire-profile-card{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#25192f,#32223e)!important;border-color:rgba(232,216,191,.35)!important;color:#f7eefb!important;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(16,8,24,.25)}
.hire-profile-card h2,.hire-profile-card strong{color:#f8effb!important}.hire-profile-card span{color:#d9c9e6!important}.hire-profile-card .profile-row{border-color:rgba(232,216,191,.2)}.hire-profile-card .profile-row small{color:#d3b6ed}.profile-tags span{background:#e7d8f1;color:#362344}
.faq-signal{background:linear-gradient(105deg,rgba(217,195,235,.34),rgba(232,216,191,.3));border-color:rgba(114,80,154,.3)}
.faq-playful-note{margin:12px 0 0;color:#655270;font-size:.9rem;font-style:italic}
.pathfinder{background:linear-gradient(125deg,#e9dff1,#f4e9d8)!important}
.pathfinder-option{background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);border-color:rgba(89,60,111,.2)}
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/* Final logo-story direction: master logo on a blended light background, not another dark card. */
.logo-story-art{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 42%,rgba(217,195,235,.52),transparent 58%),linear-gradient(135deg,#f8f2fb 0%,#efe3d4 52%,#e7d9f0 100%)!important;border:1px solid rgba(121,85,156,.22)!important;box-shadow:0 24px 55px rgba(42,25,55,.12)!important}
.logo-story-art:before{background-image:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(89,60,111,.16) 1px,transparent 1.5px)!important;background-size:22px 22px!important;opacity:.22!important}
.logo-story-art img{mix-blend-mode:normal!important;filter:none!important}
.scene-kpi strong{font-size:clamp(1rem,1.7vw,1.35rem)!important;letter-spacing:-.02em}.chart-y-labels span,.chart-x-labels span{font-size:.58rem!important;letter-spacing:.08em;font-weight:800}


/* V14 FINAL IMPLEMENTATION PASS — stronger contrast, data storytelling, logo use and responsive behavior */
:root{--ink:#21172b;--muted:#51465c;--purple:#72509a;--plum:#21172d;--almond:#e8d8bf}
body{color:#251b2e;background:#f4eef7;font-size:16px}
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.eyebrow{color:#6d4a8d;font-weight:850}
.site-header{background:rgba(250,247,252,.97);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(70,45,86,.16);backdrop-filter:blur(16px)}
.nav a{color:#2c2135;font-weight:700}
.brand img{width:145px;max-height:78px;object-fit:contain}
.hero,.page-hero,.rich-hero{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 35%,rgba(137,99,174,.28),transparent 35%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 90%,rgba(216,193,154,.23),transparent 31%),linear-gradient(125deg,#f4eef8,#e9dff1 55%,#f2e7d9)!important}
.hero:before,.page-hero:before,.rich-hero:before{background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(75,48,96,.07) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(75,48,96,.07) 1px,transparent 1px)!important;background-size:56px 56px!important;animation:chartField 32s linear infinite}
.section.dark,.final-cta,.about.section.dark{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 10%,rgba(120,82,153,.35),transparent 42%),linear-gradient(125deg,#1a1222,#2c1d38 70%,#21172d)!important;color:#f8f1fb}
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.section.dark h2 span,.final-cta h2 span{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#d6b9ef,#eee0c8)!important;background-clip:text!important;-webkit-background-clip:text!important;color:transparent!important}
.service-card,.problem-card,.info-card,.project-card,.timeline-card,.value-card{border-color:rgba(88,60,109,.22);box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(36,20,48,.07)}
.service-card p,.problem-card p,.info-card p,.project-card p,.timeline-card p{color:#51465c;font-weight:500}
.service-icon{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e4d1f2,#ead9bd)!important;color:#362344!important;border:1px solid rgba(114,80,154,.16)}
.service-icon svg{stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;width:30px;height:30px}
.btn{font-weight:800;min-height:48px;padding:13px 22px}
.btn.primary{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#291836,#72509a);color:#fff}
.btn.light{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#fffaf2,#e6d4f0);color:#2a1b35}
.btn.outline{color:#382348;border:1.5px solid #8a69a8;background:rgba(255,255,255,.65)}
.btn.outline span{color:inherit}
.about.section .btn.outline{color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-color:rgba(232,216,191,.6)}
.about-art{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 45% 45%,rgba(144,102,181,.24),transparent 55%),rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-color:rgba(232,216,191,.24)}
.eyebrow-boxes{position:relative;z-index:1}
.signal-card{opacity:1!important;visibility:visible!important;transform:none!important;animation:signalLift 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;animation-delay:var(--signal-delay,0s)}
@keyframes signalLift{0%,100%{translate:0 0}50%{translate:0 -7px}}
.signal-card:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #d7b9f0;outline-offset:3px}
.logo-story-section{background:linear-gradient(125deg,#e8ddf0 0%,#f5e9d7 52%,#e7d7ed 100%)!important}
.logo-story-art{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 42%,rgba(232,216,191,.28),transparent 62%),linear-gradient(145deg,#21172d,#33213f)!important;mix-blend-mode:normal!important;border:1px solid rgba(232,216,191,.5);padding:26px;min-height:320px}
.logo-story-art:before{background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(217,204,240,.07) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(217,204,240,.07) 1px,transparent 1px)!important;background-size:34px 34px!important;opacity:.6!important}
.logo-story-art img{mix-blend-mode:normal!important;filter:none!important;width:min(100%,540px);max-height:280px;object-fit:contain}
.footer{background:linear-gradient(125deg,#1a1222,#2c1d38 70%,#21172d)!important;color:#f4ebf8}
.footer-brand-panel{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f4edf8,#f0e2cd)!important;border:1px solid rgba(232,216,191,.65)!important;border-radius:16px;padding:16px 20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:150px}
.footer-brand-panel img{display:block;width:min(100%,250px);height:auto;max-height:145px;object-fit:contain;mix-blend-mode:normal!important;filter:none!important}
.footer-contact,.footer-links,.footer small{color:#e8dff0}.footer-contact a,.footer-links a{color:#f2e8f7}
.cta-fit{min-width:260px;min-height:58px;padding:16px 28px;font-size:1rem}
.scatter-visual{min-height:360px;padding:22px 24px 20px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%,rgba(114,80,154,.4),transparent 55%),linear-gradient(145deg,#21172d,#33213f)!important}
.scatter-topline{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;color:#e8d8f5;font-size:.58rem;font-weight:850;letter-spacing:.13em}
.scatter-chart{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;overflow:visible;margin:10px 0 0}
.scatter-grid path{fill:none;stroke:rgba(232,216,245,.13);stroke-width:1}
.scatter-trendline{fill:none;stroke:#e8d8bf;stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-dasharray:7 7;opacity:.95}
.scatter-points circle{fill:#b998dc;stroke:#f8efff;stroke-width:1.5;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(185,152,220,.45))}
.scatter-points .scatter-outlier{fill:#e8d8bf;stroke:#fff5e5;stroke-width:2;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 7px rgba(232,216,191,.6))}
.outlier-leader{fill:none;stroke:#e8d8bf;stroke-width:1.5;stroke-dasharray:3 4}.outlier-label,.scatter-axis-label{font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;fill:#f2e7f8;font-weight:700}
.scatter-moving-point{fill:#fff;stroke:#b998dc;stroke-width:2;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px #b998dc)}.moving-b{fill:#e8d8bf;stroke:#fff0d8}
.analytics-legend{color:#e6d8f0!important;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:8px;font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.09em;font-weight:800}
.chart-explainer{color:#55455f;font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.7}
.page-hero.rich-hero:not(:has(.hire-profile-card)) h1{max-width:none!important;width:100%;text-wrap:balance}
.page-hero.rich-hero:not(:has(.hire-profile-card)) .inner{max-width:1160px;width:100%}
.page-hero.rich-hero:not(:has(.hire-profile-card)){min-height:0;padding-top:58px;padding-bottom:52px}
.hire-profile-card{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#25192f,#32223e)!important;border-color:rgba(232,216,191,.35)!important;color:#f7eefb!important;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(16,8,24,.25)}
.hire-profile-card h2,.hire-profile-card strong{color:#f8effb!important}.hire-profile-card span{color:#d9c9e6!important}.hire-profile-card .profile-row{border-color:rgba(232,216,191,.2)}.hire-profile-card .profile-row small{color:#d3b6ed}.profile-tags span{background:#e7d8f1;color:#362344}
.faq-signal{background:linear-gradient(105deg,rgba(217,195,235,.34),rgba(232,216,191,.3));border-color:rgba(114,80,154,.3)}
.faq-playful-note{margin:12px 0 0;color:#655270;font-size:.9rem;font-style:italic}
.pathfinder{background:linear-gradient(125deg,#e9dff1,#f4e9d8)!important}
.pathfinder-option{background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);border-color:rgba(89,60,111,.2)}
@media(max-width:760px){.brand img{width:122px}.scatter-visual{min-height:0;padding:16px}.scatter-topline{font-size:.5rem}.outlier-label{font-size:8px}.analytics-legend{font-size:.48rem}.footer-brand-panel{min-height:120px}.footer-brand-panel img{max-width:210px}.logo-story-art{min-height:220px}.cta-fit{min-width:0;width:100%}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero:before,.signal-card,.faq-signal span,.faq-signal i,.faq-signal b,.faq-signal em,.scatter-moving-point{animation:none!important}.scatter-moving-point{display:none}}


/* V14 final audit overrides: consistent transparent brand assets and legible controls */
.site-header .brand img { display:block; width:136px; height:auto; max-height:74px; object-fit:contain; }
.footer-brand-panel { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f8f2fb 0%,#f0e2cd 55%,#eadcf4 100%) !important; }
.footer-brand-panel img { background:transparent !important; }
.logo-story-art { background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 48% 42%,rgba(183,145,218,.26),transparent 62%),linear-gradient(135deg,#faf6fc 0%,#f1e5d6 56%,#eadff3 100%) !important; border:1px solid rgba(89,60,111,.22) !important; }
.logo-story-art:before { opacity:.18 !important; }
.logo-story-art img { background:transparent !important; mix-blend-mode:normal !important; filter:none !important; }
.btn, .footer-quote, .hire-nav { font-weight:700; }
.btn.light { color:#2a1738 !important; background:#f5ebfb !important; border-color:#d8c3e8 !important; }
.service-icon svg { width:42px; height:42px; fill:none; stroke:currentColor; stroke-width:2; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.signal-card { opacity:1; visibility:visible; }
@media(max-width:760px) { .site-header .brand img { width:116px; max-height:62px; } .page-hero h1 { overflow-wrap:anywhere; } .btn { min-height:48px; } }
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) { *, *::before, *::after { scroll-behavior:auto !important; animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; } }

.text-only-hero h1 { max-width:none; width:100%; text-wrap:balance; }
@media(min-width:761px){.text-only-hero .inner{max-width:1200px}.text-only-hero h1{font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,5.5rem)}}


/* V14 feedback correction pass — stronger atmospheric data backgrounds, clearer text and reliable CTA contrast. */
:root{--v14-ink:#241a2e;--v14-muted:#51445c;--v14-purple:#76509b;--v14-lilac:#b79ad3;--v14-almond:#e8d8bf}
body{color:var(--v14-ink)}
p,li,.lead,.section-heading>p,.story-copy p,.founder-copy p,.logo-story-copy p,.problem-card p,.service-card p{color:#51465b;font-weight:500}
body:before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-2;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 12%,rgba(132,92,167,.19),transparent 34%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 88% 28%,rgba(216,193,154,.19),transparent 33%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 55% 90%,rgba(110,73,145,.12),transparent 38%),linear-gradient(125deg,#e8e0ef 0%,#f0e7e0 48%,#e5d9ee 100%);background-size:160% 160%;animation:v14Atmosphere 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
body:after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.24;background-image:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 0 22%,rgba(118,80,155,.22) 22.1%,transparent 22.35% 49%,rgba(216,193,154,.3) 49.1%,transparent 49.35% 73%,rgba(118,80,155,.18) 73.1%,transparent 73.35%),radial-gradient(circle at 22% 28%,#8e6bb0 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 72% 62%,#c5a97f 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 84% 20%,#8e6bb0 0 2px,transparent 3px);background-size:100% 100%,240px 210px,290px 250px,340px 290px;mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,black,rgba(0,0,0,.65) 70%,transparent)}
@keyframes v14Atmosphere{from{background-position:0% 20%}to{background-position:100% 80%}}
/* Richer page sections are deliberate contrast zones; background is atmospheric, not just a faint grid. */
.section.dark,.final-cta,.footer{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 0%,rgba(128,83,162,.42),transparent 42%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 80%,rgba(216,193,154,.10),transparent 38%),linear-gradient(125deg,#1d1428,#30203e 58%,#21172e)!important}
.section.dark p,.final-cta p,.footer p,.footer-contact,.footer-links,.footer small{color:#e6dced!important}
.section.dark h2,.section.dark h3,.final-cta h2{color:#fff8ff}
.btn{font-weight:800!important;letter-spacing:.005em;line-height:1.25;white-space:normal;min-height:50px;padding:14px 22px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;text-align:center;max-width:100%;overflow-wrap:anywhere}
.btn.light{background:#f7f0fb!important;color:#2b1b38!important;border:1px solid rgba(232,216,191,.8)!important}
.btn.outline{background:#2b1d38!important;color:#fff!important;border:1px solid #bda2d7!important}
.btn.primary{background:linear-gradient(115deg,#4a2867,#8056a1)!important;color:#fff!important;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18)!important}
.btn.text{color:#392347!important;background:rgba(255,255,255,.82)!important;border:1px solid rgba(89,60,111,.22)!important}
.btn.text:hover,.btn.light:hover{background:#e9dcf4!important;color:#281a34!important}
.actions{align-items:stretch;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px}
.cta-fit{width:auto;min-width:240px;padding:16px 28px;font-size:1rem}
/* Footer brand is a deliberate, generously sized logo lockup on a blended brand panel. */
.footer-brand-panel{width:min(100%,330px)!important;min-height:180px!important;padding:22px 26px!important;border-radius:24px!important;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 45% 35%,rgba(183,154,211,.25),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(135deg,#f8f2fb,#eadcc8 55%,#e9def2)!important;border:1px solid rgba(232,216,191,.8)!important;box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.22)!important;display:flex!important;align-items:center!important;justify-content:center!important}
.footer-brand-panel img{width:100%!important;max-width:280px!important;max-height:150px!important;object-fit:contain!important;background:transparent!important;mix-blend-mode:normal!important;filter:none!important}
/* Logo story gets a purposeful gradient field and enough scale to read as brand storytelling. */
.logo-story-section{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#e5d9ee 0%,#f4e8d7 48%,#e6d9f0 100%)!important}
.logo-story-art{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 42%,rgba(183,145,218,.30),transparent 58%),linear-gradient(135deg,#f9f4fc,#f0e2d2 56%,#e9def3)!important;border:1px solid rgba(89,60,111,.2)!important;min-height:340px;padding:28px!important;box-shadow:0 24px 58px rgba(42,25,55,.13)!important}
.logo-story-art:before{background-image:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(89,60,111,.16) 1px,transparent 1.5px)!important;background-size:24px 24px!important;opacity:.18!important}
.logo-story-art img{width:min(100%,560px)!important;max-height:280px!important;mix-blend-mode:normal!important;filter:none!important;background:transparent!important}
/* One outlier should be visible but not dominate the conceptual chart. */
.scatter-outlier{r:6;fill:#d7b98a;stroke:#3b244d;stroke-width:2}
.outlier-label{font-size:10px!important;letter-spacing:.06em!important;font-weight:800!important;fill:#f3e8ff!important}
.outlier-leader{stroke:#d7b98a!important;stroke-width:1.5!important}
.scatter-visual{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%,rgba(137,95,169,.28),transparent 62%),linear-gradient(145deg,#21172d,#352243)!important;border:1px solid rgba(216,193,154,.32)!important}
.scatter-visual .scatter-axis-label,.scatter-visual .analytics-legend,.scatter-topline{color:#e9def2!important}
/* FAQ mini-game: actual choices, no repeated static joke line. */
.faq-mini-game{margin-top:28px;padding:clamp(20px,3vw,30px);border:1px solid rgba(121,85,156,.25);border-radius:22px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 0%,rgba(183,154,211,.22),transparent 48%),linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(250,245,252,.96),rgba(243,232,216,.94));box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(42,18,63,.08)}
.faq-mini-game h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.15rem);line-height:1.15;margin:.2em 0 .45em;color:#281b34}
.faq-mini-game h2 span{color:#76509b}
.faq-mini-game p{color:#51445c;font-weight:550}
.faq-game-options{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:18px 0}
.faq-game-options button{flex:1 1 190px;min-height:48px;padding:12px 15px;border:1px solid rgba(89,60,111,.25);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;color:#342143;font:700 .92rem 'DM Sans',sans-serif;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .2s ease,background .2s ease,color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease}
.faq-game-options button:hover,.faq-game-options button:focus-visible{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(42,18,63,.12);outline:2px solid #a88ac8;outline-offset:2px}
.faq-game-options button.selected{background:#382249;color:#fff;border-color:#bda2d7}
.faq-game-feedback{min-height:48px;margin:0!important;padding:13px 15px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(118,80,155,.09);border-left:3px solid #9c7cbb}
/* Remove oversized empty space on text-led Blog hero and improve portfolio CTA contrast. */
.blog-hero{min-height:0!important;padding-top:62px!important;padding-bottom:48px!important}
.blog-hero .inner{max-width:1100px!important;width:100%}
.blog-hero h1{max-width:1100px!important;width:100%;white-space:normal}
.portfolio-hero .btn.light{background:#f8f1fb!important;color:#2b1b38!important}
.portfolio-hero .btn.outline{background:rgba(37,23,48,.9)!important;color:#fff!important;border-color:#c6acd9!important}
/* Clearer About visual: hide orbit remnants, let the existing question-to-data-to-decision flow lead. */
.about-hero-visual .about-grid-orbit,.about-hero-visual .founder-orbit,.about-hero-visual .logo-story-ring{display:none!important}
.about-data-flow{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 35%,rgba(183,154,211,.23),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(135deg,#261932,#382448)!important;border:1px solid rgba(216,193,154,.32);border-radius:24px}
.about-data-flow .flow-stage{box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.14)}
@media(max-width:760px){body:after{opacity:.12}.footer-brand-panel{width:100%!important;min-height:130px!important}.footer-brand-panel img{max-width:240px!important}.actions .btn{flex:1 1 100%;width:100%}.cta-fit{width:100%!important;min-width:0!important}.faq-game-options button{flex-basis:100%}.logo-story-art{min-height:230px!important}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body:before{animation:none!important}.faq-game-options button{transition:none!important}}


/* V15 implementation pass — one coherent, darker brand atmosphere and fixes for the repeatedly flagged details. */
:root{--v15-ink:#241a2e;--v15-muted:#504258;--v15-plum:#24152f;--v15-lilac:#c4a9df;--v15-almond:#e8d5b7}
html{background:#ded3e7}
body{color:var(--v15-ink);background:linear-gradient(145deg,#ded3e7 0%,#e8ded9 40%,#d9cce5 100%);isolation:isolate}
/* The page background has depth and flowing data signals, not just a pale grid. */
body:before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:-8%;z-index:-2;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 15%,rgba(103,65,137,.32),transparent 31%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 83% 22%,rgba(203,172,126,.23),transparent 29%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 78%,rgba(104,69,136,.25),transparent 34%),linear-gradient(128deg,#d6c9e1 0%,#e7dcd7 46%,#d6c6e4 100%);background-size:140% 140%;animation:v15Atmosphere 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
body:after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.35;background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 13% 22%,#78539b 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 35% 47%,#b89a72 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 67% 28%,#78539b 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 85% 71%,#b89a72 0 2px,transparent 3px),linear-gradient(28deg,transparent 0 19%,rgba(100,65,131,.22) 19.08%,transparent 19.22% 52%,rgba(169,132,91,.20) 52.08%,transparent 52.22% 77%,rgba(100,65,131,.18) 77.08%,transparent 77.22%);background-size:260px 220px,310px 260px,290px 240px,350px 290px,100% 100%;mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(0,0,0,.7),black 35%,rgba(0,0,0,.35) 82%,transparent)}
@keyframes v15Atmosphere{0%{background-position:0% 15%}100%{background-position:100% 85%}}
/* Give each page hero a richer dark plum canvas; retain warm, readable content panels. */
.page-hero,.rich-hero,.faq-hero{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 10%,rgba(131,91,164,.48),transparent 38%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 90%,rgba(199,165,119,.15),transparent 38%),linear-gradient(118deg,#24152f 0%,#352144 56%,#281a36 100%)!important;color:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(232,213,183,.28)}
.page-hero:after,.rich-hero:after,.faq-hero:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.28;background:radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%,rgba(211,185,233,.95) 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 83% 60%,rgba(232,213,183,.9) 0 2px,transparent 3px),linear-gradient(145deg,transparent 0 45%,rgba(199,165,119,.22) 45.1%,transparent 45.3% 63%,rgba(178,143,205,.2) 63.1%,transparent 63.3%);background-size:220px 190px,280px 230px,100% 100%}
.page-hero .eyebrow,.rich-hero .eyebrow,.faq-hero .eyebrow{color:#d5bce9!important}
.page-hero h1,.rich-hero h1,.faq-hero h1{color:#fff9ff;text-shadow:0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.12)}
.page-hero h1 span,.rich-hero h1 span,.faq-hero h1 span{color:#d9c2ee}
.page-hero .lead,.rich-hero .lead,.faq-hero .lead{color:#eee4f4!important;font-weight:550}
/* Improve text contrast and weight consistently without making paragraphs shouty. */
p,li,.lead,.section-heading>p,.story-copy p,.founder-copy p,.logo-story-copy p,.problem-card p,.service-card p{font-weight:550}
body:not(.dark) p,body:not(.dark) li{color:#493b53}
.section-heading>p:last-child,.lead{color:#4b3d55}
/* Controls stay legible on both warm and dark surfaces. */
.btn{font-weight:800!important;line-height:1.3;min-height:54px;padding:15px 25px;white-space:normal;max-width:100%;text-align:center;justify-content:center;align-items:center;overflow-wrap:break-word}
.btn.primary{background:linear-gradient(115deg,#45265f,#78509b)!important;color:#fff!important;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28)!important;box-shadow:0 9px 24px rgba(42,18,63,.18)}
.btn.light,.portfolio-hero .btn.light{background:#f8f0fb!important;color:#2b1938!important;border:1px solid #d9c3e8!important}
.btn.outline,.portfolio-hero .btn.outline{background:#2a1b37!important;color:#fff!important;border:1px solid #c6acd9!important}
.btn.text{color:#33203f!important;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92)!important;border:1px solid rgba(71,44,91,.28)!important;padding-left:22px}
.actions,.center-cta{align-items:stretch;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px}
.actions .btn,.center-cta .btn{min-height:56px}
.cta-fit{min-width:260px!important;min-height:60px!important;padding:17px 30px!important;font-size:1rem!important}
/* Footer identity is a composed lockup, not a tiny pasted full-logo image. */
.footer{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 0%,rgba(125,82,158,.38),transparent 38%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 88% 90%,rgba(194,157,109,.12),transparent 36%),linear-gradient(125deg,#170d21,#2a1b36 58%,#1c1227)!important;color:#fff}
.footer-brand-panel{width:min(100%,350px)!important;min-height:170px!important;padding:24px 28px!important;border-radius:24px!important;display:flex!important;align-items:center!important;justify-content:flex-start!important;gap:17px!important;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(248,240,251,.98),rgba(234,216,193,.98) 56%,rgba(231,218,242,.98))!important;border:1px solid rgba(232,213,183,.8)!important;box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.24)!important}
.footer-brand-panel .footer-mark{display:block!important;width:74px!important;height:74px!important;max-width:74px!important;max-height:74px!important;object-fit:contain!important;flex:0 0 74px;filter:none!important}
.footer-wordmark{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;min-width:0}
.footer-wordmark>strong{font:800 clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.2rem)/1 Manrope,sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.07em;color:#21182b;white-space:nowrap}
.footer-wordmark>strong span{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#7951a2,#b59a77);background-clip:text;-webkit-background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.footer-wordmark small{font-size:.53rem;letter-spacing:.11em;font-weight:800;color:#4b3a55;white-space:nowrap}
.footer-wordmark small i{font-style:normal;color:#8a64aa;padding:0 2px}
.footer-wordmark p{font-size:.67rem!important;letter-spacing:0!important;text-transform:none!important;color:#5c4b65!important;margin:5px 0 0!important;line-height:1.35}
.footer-contact,.footer-links,.footer small{color:#e8dced!important}
.footer a{color:#f4eaf9}
/* The About graphic reads as a business process: question → evidence → pattern → decision. */
.about-data-flow{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 35%,rgba(150,108,181,.32),transparent 63%),linear-gradient(135deg,#21142c,#382448 65%,#281a35)!important;border:1px solid rgba(232,213,183,.35)!important;box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(20,10,28,.18)}
.about-data-flow .flow-stage{background:rgba(248,242,251,.96)!important;color:#2c1c38!important;border:1px solid rgba(232,213,183,.55)!important;box-shadow:0 14px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.16)!important}
.about-data-flow .flow-stage span{color:#78539b!important}
.about-data-flow .flow-stage b{color:#2a1b37!important}
.about-data-flow>p{color:#eee3f4!important}
/* Logo story: light blended gradient, generous negative space, transparent horizontal artwork. */
.logo-story-section{background:linear-gradient(125deg,#d9cbe6 0%,#eee0d0 48%,#d8c9e6 100%)!important;border-block:1px solid rgba(78,49,99,.18)}
.logo-story-art{position:relative;isolation:isolate;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 45%,rgba(192,162,218,.46),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(135deg,#fbf7fd 0%,#f0e2d1 53%,#e7daf1 100%)!important;border:1px solid rgba(89,60,111,.25)!important;border-radius:28px!important;min-height:330px!important;padding:34px!important;box-shadow:0 24px 58px rgba(42,25,55,.15)!important}
.logo-story-art:before{background-image:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(89,60,111,.18) 1px,transparent 1.5px)!important;background-size:26px 26px!important;opacity:.22!important}
.logo-story-art img{width:min(100%,560px)!important;max-height:280px!important;object-fit:contain!important;mix-blend-mode:normal!important;filter:none!important;background:transparent!important}
/* Scatter outlier is a subtle point; the adjacent explanation carries the meaning. */
.scatter-outlier{r:5.5;fill:#e8d5b7;stroke:#5b3b72;stroke-width:2}
.outlier-label,.outlier-leader{display:none!important}
.scatter-visual{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%,rgba(137,95,169,.25),transparent 62%),linear-gradient(145deg,#21172d,#352243)!important;border:1px solid rgba(216,193,154,.36)!important}
.scatter-visual .scatter-axis-label,.scatter-visual .analytics-legend,.scatter-topline{color:#eee4f5!important}
/* Blog hero should use its width; don't leave a fake blank column beside a short heading. */
.blog-hero,.blog-hero.rich-hero{min-height:0!important;padding-top:68px!important;padding-bottom:58px!important}
.blog-hero .inner{max-width:1160px!important;width:100%}
.blog-hero h1{max-width:1120px!important;width:100%;white-space:normal!important;text-wrap:balance}
.portfolio-hero,.portfolio-hero.rich-hero{min-height:0!important;padding-top:70px!important;padding-bottom:62px!important}
.portfolio-hero .btn.light{background:#f8f0fb!important;color:#2b1938!important}
/* Interactive FAQ activity remains a real mini-game, styled as a playful insight card. */
.faq-mini-game{margin-top:30px;padding:clamp(20px,3vw,32px);border:1px solid rgba(216,193,154,.6);border-radius:24px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 92% 0%,rgba(195,164,222,.30),transparent 48%),linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(250,245,252,.98),rgba(241,226,207,.98));box-shadow:0 20px 48px rgba(18,10,25,.22)}
.faq-mini-game h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.15rem);line-height:1.15;margin:.2em 0 .45em;color:#281b34}
.faq-mini-game h2 span{color:#76509b}
.faq-mini-game p{color:#51445c!important;font-weight:600}
.faq-game-options{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:18px 0}
.faq-game-options button{flex:1 1 190px;min-height:50px;padding:12px 15px;border:1px solid rgba(89,60,111,.28);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;color:#342143;font:750 .92rem 'DM Sans',sans-serif;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .2s ease,background .2s ease,color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease}
.faq-game-options button:hover,.faq-game-options button:focus-visible{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(42,18,63,.12);outline:2px solid #a88ac8;outline-offset:2px}
.faq-game-options button.selected{background:#382249;color:#fff;border-color:#bda2d7}
.faq-game-feedback{min-height:48px;margin:0!important;padding:13px 15px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(118,80,155,.10);border-left:3px solid #9c7cbb}
@media(max-width:760px){body:after{opacity:.2}.page-hero,.rich-hero,.faq-hero{padding-left:24px;padding-right:24px}.footer-brand-panel{width:100%!important;min-height:130px!important;padding:18px!important}.footer-brand-panel .footer-mark{width:58px!important;height:58px!important;flex-basis:58px}.footer-wordmark>strong{font-size:1.8rem}.footer-wordmark small{font-size:.45rem;letter-spacing:.08em}.footer-wordmark p{font-size:.62rem!important}.actions .btn,.center-cta .btn{flex:1 1 100%;width:100%}.cta-fit{width:100%!important;min-width:0!important}.faq-game-options button{flex-basis:100%}.logo-story-art{min-height:230px!important;padding:20px!important}.blog-hero,.portfolio-hero{padding-top:54px!important;padding-bottom:42px!important}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body:before{animation:none!important}.faq-game-options button{transition:none!important}}

/* V15 correction pass: stronger brand atmosphere, readable type, resilient CTAs */
:root{--ink:#21152b;--muted:#51465d;--cream:#f0eaf5;--line:#d8cce4;--shadow:0 22px 60px rgba(25,8,39,.18)}
body{color:#21152b;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 8%,rgba(126,82,166,.17),transparent 34%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 88% 30%,rgba(218,194,239,.20),transparent 30%),linear-gradient(145deg,#f0eaf5 0%,#e8dff0 42%,#f5eff8 100%);background-attachment:fixed;font-weight:500}
body:before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 12% 20%,rgba(103,64,145,.17) 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 78% 68%,rgba(103,64,145,.13) 0 2px,transparent 3px),linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 0 47%,rgba(115,78,151,.07) 47.1% 47.25%,transparent 47.4% 100%);background-size:180px 180px,230px 230px,100% 100%;animation:ambientDrift 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes ambientDrift{from{transform:translate3d(-.5%,0,0);opacity:.65}to{transform:translate3d(.5%,-.6%,0);opacity:1}}
.site-header{background:rgba(245,239,249,.94);border-bottom-color:rgba(57,27,82,.15)}
.page-hero{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 8%,rgba(126,82,166,.26),transparent 35%),linear-gradient(130deg,#e8def1 0%,#dcd0e9 50%,#eee6f4 100%);position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden}
.page-hero:after{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:-1;inset:0;background:repeating-linear-gradient(145deg,transparent 0 92px,rgba(77,43,105,.055) 93px 94px,transparent 95px 170px);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,black);pointer-events:none}
.hero{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 82% 45%,rgba(126,82,166,.20),transparent 35%)}
.section-heading>p:last-child,.lead,.info-card p,.faq-list p,.service-card p,.solution-placeholder p:last-child{color:#51465d}
body p{font-weight:500}h1,h2,h3{color:#24152f} .dark h1,.dark h2,.dark h3,.final-cta h2{color:#fff}.dark p:not(.eyebrow){color:#e0d6e8}
.btn{min-height:52px;padding:16px 25px;line-height:1.25;white-space:normal;justify-content:center;text-align:center}.btn.primary{background:#32164b;color:#fff}.btn.light{background:#fff;color:#32164b;border:1px solid rgba(50,22,75,.12)}.btn.text{color:#32164b;font-weight:800}.btn:focus-visible,a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #a67bd0;outline-offset:4px}
.footer{background:linear-gradient(115deg,#160b21,#241033 58%,#301744);border-top:1px solid rgba(217,204,240,.2)}.footer-brand-panel{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;min-width:0}.footer-mark{width:66px!important;height:66px;object-fit:contain;padding:8px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#f5edf9,#d9c6e8);box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.22)}.footer-wordmark strong{display:block;font:800 clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.4rem)/1 Manrope,sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.06em;color:#fff}.footer-wordmark strong span{color:#c9afe5}.footer-wordmark small{display:block;margin-top:9px;color:#dfcbea;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;font-size:.62rem}.footer-wordmark p{color:#b8a8c5;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;font-size:.8rem;margin-top:9px}
.logo-story-section{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f5f0f8 0%,#e7d9f0 48%,#f8f4fa 100%)}.logo-story-art{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 45%,rgba(255,255,255,.96),rgba(255,255,255,.58) 48%,rgba(218,198,234,.2) 72%),linear-gradient(120deg,#f9f6fb,#e5d6ef);border:1px solid rgba(80,48,109,.13);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9),0 22px 60px rgba(48,22,72,.1);border-radius:28px;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,64px);display:grid;place-items:center;min-width:0}.logo-story-art img{width:min(100%,620px);height:auto;object-fit:contain;filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(42,18,63,.08))}
.center-cta .btn,.final-cta .btn,.cta-fit{min-height:56px;padding:17px 28px;max-width:100%;width:auto}
.portfolio-hero .btn,.portfolio-card .btn,.project-card .btn{background:#32164b!important;color:#fff!important;border:1px solid #32164b!important}.portfolio-hero .btn.light,.portfolio-card .btn.light{background:#fff!important;color:#32164b!important}
.rich-hero h1{max-width:1000px}.rich-hero .inner{max-width:1100px}.rich-hero .lead{max-width:780px}
.faq-mini-game{background:linear-gradient(125deg,#2a123f,#43215d 72%,#52306b);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);box-shadow:0 20px 55px rgba(35,12,52,.2)}.faq-mini-game h2,.faq-mini-game h2 span{color:#fff}.faq-mini-game>div>p:not(.eyebrow){color:#e4d8ed}.faq-game-options button{cursor:pointer;min-height:48px;font-weight:700;border-radius:14px;transition:transform .2s,background .2s}.faq-game-options button:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}.faq-game-feedback{font-weight:700;color:#f1e4ff}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){*,*:before,*:after{animation-duration:.01ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important;transition-duration:.01ms!important}}
@media(max-width:700px){.footer-brand-panel{align-items:flex-start}.footer-mark{width:54px!important;height:54px}.footer-wordmark strong{font-size:1.8rem}.btn{width:auto;max-width:100%}.actions .btn{flex:0 1 auto}.rich-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,12vw,4.3rem)}}


/* V15 REVIEW FIXES — these overrides intentionally come last to win over earlier experiments. */
:root{--ink:#24152f;--muted:#4c3c59}
/* Bring the pale sections down to a richer lavender and add quiet data-flow texture. */
body{background:linear-gradient(128deg,#c9b6d8 0%,#d4c3d9 38%,#c7b4d5 72%,#d7c8dc 100%)!important;color:#24152f}
body:before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%,rgba(87,49,120,.22) 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 72% 38%,rgba(87,49,120,.17) 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 85% 77%,rgba(184,148,104,.2) 0 2px,transparent 3px),linear-gradient(28deg,transparent 0 22%,rgba(87,49,120,.13) 22.08%,transparent 22.22% 53%,rgba(184,148,104,.12) 53.08%,transparent 53.22% 77%,rgba(87,49,120,.1) 77.08%,transparent 77.22%);background-size:240px 220px,290px 250px,320px 280px,100% 100%;animation:visionDataDrift 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes visionDataDrift{from{background-position:0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0}to{background-position:35px -22px,-28px 24px,22px 30px,0 0}}
/* Keep content surfaces visibly distinct from the almost-white look in the screenshots. */
.section:not(.dark),.section.alt,.page-section,.page-section.alt,.process.section.alt,.trust,.research-note{background-color:#d2c1dc!important;background-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 15%,rgba(126,82,166,.12),transparent 34%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 88% 80%,rgba(191,156,111,.11),transparent 31%),linear-gradient(125deg,rgba(204,187,219,.94),rgba(218,204,221,.96) 48%,rgba(199,180,215,.94))!important}
.trust{border-color:rgba(63,36,82,.18)!important}.trust>p{color:#554363!important}.trust-items{color:#352343!important}
.research-note p,.research-note a{color:#352343!important}
/* Cards: make body copy readable even on the dark homepage panel. */
.signal-card{background:linear-gradient(155deg,#fffaff,#eee2f5)!important}
.signal-card p{color:#493653!important;font-weight:650!important;opacity:1!important}
.signal-index{color:#684584!important}.signal-card b{color:#39204f!important}
.problem-card p,.dark .problem-card p{color:#e9e0f0!important;font-weight:550!important}
.flow-stage i{width:58px!important;height:42px!important;border:0!important;border-radius:7px!important;box-shadow:none!important;animation:none!important;background:linear-gradient(to top, #9a76bd 0 34%,transparent 34% 100%),linear-gradient(to top,#d9c3ea 0 64%,transparent 64% 100%),linear-gradient(to top,#d8c09b 0 88%,transparent 88% 100%)!important;background-size:12px 100%,12px 100%,12px 100%!important;background-position:4px bottom,23px bottom,42px bottom!important;background-repeat:no-repeat!important}
/* Footer is a true lockup on the dark footer—not a cream card containing an oversized image. */
.footer-brand-panel{width:100%!important;max-width:360px!important;min-height:0!important;padding:0!important;margin:0!important;gap:16px!important;display:flex!important;align-items:center!important;justify-content:flex-start!important;background:transparent!important;border:0!important;border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important}
.footer-brand-panel .footer-mark{width:92px!important;height:48px!important;max-width:92px!important;max-height:48px!important;flex:0 0 92px!important;object-fit:contain!important;padding:0!important;margin:0!important;border-radius:0!important;background:transparent!important;box-shadow:none!important;filter:none!important}
.footer-wordmark{min-width:0!important;gap:4px!important}.footer-wordmark>strong{font-size:2rem!important;color:#fff!important;line-height:1!important}.footer-wordmark>strong span{background:none!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#d5b6ee!important;color:#d5b6ee!important}
.footer-wordmark small{font-size:.56rem!important;letter-spacing:.09em!important;color:#e4d6ee!important;white-space:normal!important}.footer-wordmark p{font-size:.75rem!important;color:#c5b4d1!important;margin:4px 0 0!important}
/* Logo story uses the symbol and custom type, not another pasted full master lockup. */
.logo-story-section{background:linear-gradient(125deg,#c9b8d7 0%,#d9c8d8 48%,#c7b4d4 100%)!important}
.logo-story-art{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%,rgba(255,255,255,.72),transparent 65%),linear-gradient(135deg,#eee4f4 0%,#e7d8c6 52%,#ded0e9 100%)!important;border:1px solid rgba(73,43,96,.24)!important;min-height:330px!important;display:grid!important;place-items:center!important}
.logo-story-mark{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;width:100%;text-align:center}
.logo-story-mark img{width:min(100%,350px)!important;height:auto!important;max-height:145px!important;object-fit:contain!important;filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(42,18,63,.12))!important}
.logo-story-wordmark{font:800 clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4rem)/.95 Manrope,sans-serif!important;letter-spacing:-.075em;color:#24152f!important}
.logo-story-wordmark span{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#6c438f,#9c79b8 62%,#b59a77)!important;background-clip:text!important;-webkit-background-clip:text!important;color:transparent!important}
.logo-story-mark>small{font-size:.7rem!important;letter-spacing:.18em!important;font-weight:800!important;color:#51405f!important}.logo-story-mark>small i{font-style:normal;color:#8056a1}
/* Keep CTA labels readable and prevent oversized buttons from being clipped. */
.btn,.actions .btn,.center-cta .btn,.cta-fit{min-height:58px!important;padding:17px 28px!important;line-height:1.3!important;white-space:normal!important;overflow:visible!important;max-width:100%!important}
.btn.light,.portfolio-hero .btn.light,.portfolio-card .btn.light{background:#fff!important;color:#2b1938!important;border:1px solid #c9b8d6!important}
.btn.outline,.portfolio-hero .btn.outline{background:#2a1b37!important;color:#fff!important;border:1px solid #c6acd9!important}
.chart-explainer{font-size:.82rem!important;line-height:1.5!important;padding:10px 13px!important;max-width:560px!important;color:#44334f!important;background:rgba(255,255,255,.28)!important}
@media(max-width:760px){.footer-brand-panel{width:100%!important;max-width:100%!important;gap:12px!important}.footer-brand-panel .footer-mark{width:70px!important;height:42px!important;flex-basis:70px!important}.footer-wordmark>strong{font-size:1.7rem!important}.footer-wordmark small{font-size:.48rem!important}.logo-story-art{min-height:230px!important}.logo-story-mark img{max-height:105px!important}.logo-story-mark>small{font-size:.57rem!important;letter-spacing:.12em!important}.btn,.actions .btn,.center-cta .btn,.cta-fit{width:auto;min-width:0!important}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body:before{animation:none!important}}

/* V17 FINAL CANDIDATE — consolidated overrides for the outstanding visual review. */
:root{--ink:#261832;--muted:#493854;--brand-purple:#54316f;--brand-lavender:#b69acb;--brand-almond:#c8b08c}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{color:var(--ink)!important;background:#b6a0c5!important}

/* Replace washed-out pink/white page fields with a visibly richer lavender-almond canvas. */
.section:not(.dark),.page-section,.page-section.alt,.story-section,.founder-section,.process-detail-section,.trust,.research-note,.process.section.alt,.directory-section,.insight-challenge,.faq:not(.dark){
 background-color:#b6a0c5!important;
 background-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 12%,rgba(119,73,153,.25),transparent 34%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 88% 82%,rgba(198,163,111,.23),transparent 33%),repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0 118px,rgba(69,42,91,.055) 119px 120px,transparent 121px 238px),repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,transparent 0 118px,rgba(69,42,91,.045) 119px 120px,transparent 121px 238px),linear-gradient(125deg,#b9a4c8 0%,#c4aecb 42%,#b19abd 100%)!important;
 background-size:auto,auto,238px 238px,238px 238px,100% 100%!important;
 animation:visioniqCanvasDrift 32s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes visioniqCanvasDrift{from{background-position:0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0}to{background-position:22px -12px,-18px 16px,28px 14px,-16px 24px,0 0}}
body:before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.65;background:radial-gradient(circle at 12% 20%,rgba(89,49,120,.55) 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 72% 36%,rgba(214,190,235,.7) 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 88% 78%,rgba(205,171,118,.7) 0 2px,transparent 3px),linear-gradient(28deg,transparent 0 24%,rgba(91,58,117,.16) 24.08%,transparent 24.24% 61%,rgba(176,141,205,.18) 61.08%,transparent 61.24%);background-size:260px 220px,310px 270px,330px 280px,100% 100%;animation:visioniqDataFlow 38s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes visioniqDataFlow{from{background-position:0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0}to{background-position:34px -22px,-26px 21px,24px 28px,0 0}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.section:not(.dark),.page-section,.page-section.alt,.story-section,.founder-section,.process-detail-section,.trust,.research-note,.process.section.alt,.directory-section,.insight-challenge,.faq:not(.dark),body:before{animation:none!important}}

/* Consistent readable text on the lighter sections and cards. */
.section:not(.dark) p,.page-section p,.story-copy p,.founder-copy p,.logo-story-copy p,.faq-list p,.info-card p,.value-card p,.work-step p,.work-step li,.timeline-card p,.timeline-card li{color:#3f304b}
.section-heading>p:last-child,.section-intro,.lead{color:#453450!important}
.eyebrow{font-weight:800!important;color:#5d3d77}
.info-card,.value-card,.timeline-card,.work-step,.project-card,.faq-list details,.filter-row{border-color:rgba(57,35,75,.2)!important}

/* The three home cards: eliminate the faint copy shown in the review screenshots. */
.signal-card{background:linear-gradient(155deg,#f8f0fb 0%,#e4d3ef 100%)!important;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55)!important;box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(17,9,25,.2)!important}
.signal-card p{color:#3c2949!important;font-size:.94rem!important;line-height:1.5!important;font-weight:650!important;opacity:1!important}
.signal-card b{color:#321b46!important}
.signal-index{color:#65417e!important}

/* Logo story: keep the symbol transparent, and create a useful light-gradient brand moment. */
.logo-story-section{background:linear-gradient(125deg,#b19abe 0%,#c6b0c9 46%,#b19abe 100%)!important;border-block:1px solid rgba(55,32,73,.22)!important}
.logo-story-art{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 48% 42%,rgba(255,255,255,.92),rgba(245,235,248,.68) 48%,rgba(210,187,218,.32) 75%),linear-gradient(130deg,#eee2f2 0%,#e4d2bd 52%,#d8c6e7 100%)!important;border:1px solid rgba(68,41,89,.24)!important;box-shadow:0 22px 48px rgba(35,17,48,.17)!important;min-height:330px!important}
.logo-story-mark{gap:12px!important}
.logo-story-mark img{width:min(100%,300px)!important;max-height:125px!important;object-fit:contain!important;background:transparent!important;mix-blend-mode:normal!important}
.logo-story-wordmark{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5vw,4.1rem)!important;letter-spacing:-.075em!important;color:#24152f!important}
.logo-story-wordmark span{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#6c438f,#9873b5 62%,#ad906b)!important;background-clip:text!important;-webkit-background-clip:text!important;color:transparent!important}
.logo-story-mark>small{color:#43304f!important;font-size:.72rem!important;font-weight:850!important;letter-spacing:.16em!important}

/* Footer brand is a transparent eye mark plus a deliberate wordmark—not an image in a cream card. */
.footer{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 14% 0%,rgba(115,73,145,.42),transparent 42%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 88% 90%,rgba(201,169,118,.12),transparent 38%),linear-gradient(125deg,#170d21 0%,#2b1a39 58%,#1b1126 100%)!important}
.footer-brand-panel{display:flex!important;align-items:center!important;justify-content:flex-start!important;gap:14px!important;width:min(100%,380px)!important;max-width:380px!important;min-height:0!important;padding:0!important;margin:0!important;border:0!important;border-radius:0!important;background:transparent!important;box-shadow:none!important}
.footer-brand-panel .footer-mark{display:block!important;flex:0 0 106px!important;width:106px!important;height:54px!important;max-width:106px!important;max-height:54px!important;object-fit:contain!important;padding:0!important;margin:0!important;border:0!important;border-radius:0!important;background:transparent!important;box-shadow:none!important;filter:none!important}
.footer-wordmark{display:flex!important;flex-direction:column!important;align-items:flex-start!important;gap:4px!important;min-width:0!important}
.footer-wordmark>strong{font:800 clamp(1.85rem,3vw,2.2rem)/1 Manrope,sans-serif!important;letter-spacing:-.065em!important;color:#fff!important;white-space:nowrap!important}
.footer-wordmark>strong span{background:none!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#d5b6ee!important;color:#d5b6ee!important}
.footer-wordmark small{font-size:.54rem!important;letter-spacing:.095em!important;color:#e6d9ef!important;white-space:normal!important;font-weight:850!important}
.footer-wordmark p{font-size:.72rem!important;color:#cbb9d7!important;margin:3px 0 0!important;line-height:1.4!important}
.footer-contact,.footer-links,.footer small{color:#e9deef!important}
.footer a{color:#f6edf9!important}
@media(max-width:760px){.footer-brand-panel{max-width:100%!important;gap:10px!important}.footer-brand-panel .footer-mark{flex-basis:82px!important;width:82px!important;height:46px!important;max-width:82px!important;max-height:46px!important}.footer-wordmark>strong{font-size:1.7rem!important}.footer-wordmark small{font-size:.48rem!important;letter-spacing:.06em!important}}

/* Replace the circular hero glyphs with a small bar-pattern motif: question -> pattern -> decision. */
.flow-stage i{display:block!important;position:relative!important;width:72px!important;height:52px!important;border:0!important;border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;background:linear-gradient(to top,#8c65b1 0 44%,transparent 44%) 5px bottom/11px 100% no-repeat,linear-gradient(to top,#c7a9df 0 66%,transparent 66%) 24px bottom/11px 100% no-repeat,linear-gradient(to top,#d5bc94 0 86%,transparent 86%) 43px bottom/11px 100% no-repeat,linear-gradient(to top,#9e7bc0 0 56%,transparent 56%) 62px bottom/8px 100% no-repeat!important;animation:none!important}
.flow-stage i:before,.flow-stage i:after{display:none!important;content:none!important}
.about-hero-visual{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 15%,rgba(126,84,158,.28),transparent 58%),linear-gradient(140deg,#2a1b37,#3a2648 65%,#281932)!important;border:1px solid rgba(219,195,235,.28)!important;box-shadow:0 22px 50px rgba(17,9,25,.18)!important}
.about-hero-visual>p{color:#e8dced!important}

/* Scatter visual: keep the chart strong, but let the explanation be a compact caption. */
.scatter-visual{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%,rgba(137,95,169,.3),transparent 62%),linear-gradient(145deg,#21172d,#352243)!important;border:1px solid rgba(216,193,154,.36)!important}
.scatter-visual .scatter-axis-label,.scatter-visual .analytics-legend,.scatter-topline{color:#eee4f5!important}
.chart-explainer{font-size:.82rem!important;line-height:1.45!important;padding:9px 12px!important;max-width:500px!important;color:#352443!important;background:rgba(237,224,244,.88)!important;border-left:3px solid #9b77bb!important;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0!important;margin:.8rem 0!important}
.scatter-outlier{r:5.5;fill:#e2c99e;stroke:#2b1a38;stroke-width:2}

/* Button contrast, spacing and wrapping across pages. */
.btn,.actions .btn,.center-cta .btn,.cta-fit,.footer-quote,.hire-nav{font-weight:800!important;line-height:1.3!important;min-height:56px!important;padding:16px 26px!important;white-space:normal!important;overflow:visible!important;max-width:100%!important;text-align:center!important;justify-content:center!important;align-items:center!important;overflow-wrap:normal!important;word-break:normal!important}
.btn.primary{background:linear-gradient(115deg,#45265f,#78509b)!important;color:#fff!important;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28)!important}
.btn.light,.portfolio-hero .btn.light,.portfolio-card .btn.light,.project-card .btn.light{background:#fff!important;color:#2b1938!important;border:1px solid #c9b8d6!important}
.btn.outline,.portfolio-hero .btn.outline{background:#2a1b37!important;color:#fff!important;border:1px solid #c6acd9!important}
.btn.text{background:rgba(250,246,252,.96)!important;color:#33203f!important;border:1px solid rgba(71,44,91,.3)!important}
.actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:14px!important}
@media(max-width:700px){.btn,.actions .btn,.center-cta .btn,.cta-fit{width:auto!important;min-width:0!important;padding:14px 18px!important}.actions{gap:10px!important}}

/* Compact page heroes: remove the unintentional empty field beside Blog/Portfolio headings. */
.blog-hero,.blog-hero.rich-hero,.portfolio-hero,.portfolio-hero.rich-hero{min-height:0!important;padding-top:clamp(46px,6vw,72px)!important;padding-bottom:clamp(42px,5vw,64px)!important}
.blog-hero .inner,.portfolio-hero .inner{width:min(calc(100% - 48px),1160px)!important;max-width:1160px!important;margin-inline:auto!important}
.blog-hero h1,.portfolio-hero h1{max-width:100%!important;width:100%!important;white-space:normal!important;text-wrap:balance}
.blog-hero .hero-glow,.portfolio-hero .hero-glow{pointer-events:none!important;opacity:.45!important}

/* Keep the FAQ activity interactive, legible, and visually distinct from the questions list. */
.faq-mini-game{background:linear-gradient(125deg,#2a123f,#43215d 72%,#52306b)!important;color:#fff!important;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18)!important;box-shadow:0 20px 55px rgba(35,12,52,.2)!important}
.faq-mini-game h2,.faq-mini-game h2 span{color:#fff!important}
.faq-mini-game>div>p:not(.eyebrow),.faq-mini-game p{color:#e7d9f1!important}
.faq-game-options button{background:#f3e8fa!important;color:#2b1938!important;border:1px solid #cdb5e1!important;min-height:48px!important;font-weight:800!important}
.faq-game-feedback{color:#f3e7fc!important;font-weight:750!important}


/* V18 FINAL PASS — stronger page-level color, not another pale wash. */
:root{--cream:#e8deed;--line:#d2c4dc;--muted:#4b3d54}
body{background:#e8deed;color:#211629}
/* Keep the navigation calm, but make the content canvas visibly richer. */
.section:not(.dark),
.page-section,
.page-section.alt,
.process.section.alt,
.trust,
.research-note,
.directory-section,
.insight-challenge,
.pathfinder,
.faq:not(.dark){
 background-color:#e8deed!important;
 background-image:
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 8% 12%,rgba(126,83,155,.22),transparent 34%),
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 92% 82%,rgba(190,158,118,.18),transparent 31%),
  repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(80,48,101,.045) 0 1px,transparent 1px 68px),
  repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(80,48,101,.045) 0 1px,transparent 1px 68px),
  linear-gradient(125deg,#e5d8ed 0%,#eee4f0 47%,#e8dece 100%)!important;
}
.page-hero,.page-hero.rich-hero,.hero,.logo-story-section{
 background-color:#e4d7eb!important;
 background-image:
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 14%,rgba(132,91,162,.24),transparent 36%),
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 88%,rgba(195,163,123,.22),transparent 34%),
  repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(72,43,92,.05) 0 1px,transparent 1px 74px),
  repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(72,43,92,.05) 0 1px,transparent 1px 74px),
  linear-gradient(128deg,#e1d2e9 0%,#ece0ee 53%,#e8dac8 100%)!important;
}
/* Give the process section its own deeper lavender composition. */
.process.section.alt{background-image:
 radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 0%,rgba(129,87,158,.24),transparent 38%),
 radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 100%,rgba(188,153,112,.17),transparent 34%),
 repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(72,43,92,.05) 0 1px,transparent 1px 70px),
 repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(72,43,92,.05) 0 1px,transparent 1px 70px),
 linear-gradient(120deg,#e0d2e9,#e9deed 58%,#e7dacb)!important}
/* The data-flow art should be crisp and legible on the darker canvas. */
.signal-card{background:linear-gradient(155deg,#fbf5fd 0%,#e5d2ef 100%)!important}
.signal-card p{color:#34213f!important;opacity:1!important;font-weight:650!important}
/* Keep light-card text comfortably dark against the stronger background. */
.section:not(.dark) p,.page-section p,.page-hero p.lead,.lead,.step p,.research-note p,.faq-list p{color:#403148}
.eyebrow{color:#56336f!important}
/* Footer lockup must never revert to a pale image card or a full-logo bitmap. */
.footer-brand-panel{display:flex!important;background:transparent!important;border:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;padding:0!important;border-radius:0!important}
.footer-brand-panel .footer-mark{object-fit:contain!important;object-position:left center!important;width:100px!important;height:60px!important;max-width:100px!important;max-height:60px!important;background:transparent!important;mix-blend-mode:normal!important}
.footer-wordmark strong{color:#fff!important}
.footer-wordmark small{color:#e8d9f2!important}
.footer-wordmark p{color:#cdbbd9!important}
/* All CTAs have enough room for their labels and retain high contrast. */
.btn,.footer-quote,.hire-nav{min-height:56px!important;padding:16px 25px!important;line-height:1.3!important;white-space:normal!important;overflow-wrap:anywhere!important}
.btn.text{background:#fbf7fd!important;color:#2b1938!important;border:1px solid #c6b3d4!important}
.btn.light{background:#fff!important;color:#2b1938!important;border:1px solid #c6b3d4!important}
/* Compact chart caption; no oversized explanation block. */
.chart-explainer{max-width:440px!important;padding:8px 11px!important;margin:10px 0!important;font-size:.8rem!important;line-height:1.4!important}
@media(max-width:700px){.section:not(.dark),.page-section,.page-section.alt,.page-hero,.page-hero.rich-hero,.hero,.process.section.alt{background-size:auto,auto,56px 56px,56px 56px,auto!important}.footer-brand-panel .footer-mark{width:78px!important;height:48px!important;max-width:78px!important;max-height:48px!important}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body:before,body:after,.hero:after,.hero-art:after,.orbital,.data-dot{animation:none!important}}

/* V19 focused fixes from the Oct 29 review: richer motion, legible page heroes, visible insight cards and branded marks. */
:root{--v19-cream:#f7f0f7;--v19-lilac:#d8bce9;--v19-almond:#dfc9a5;--v19-deep:#1b1025;--v19-purple:#8153a5}
body{background:#f4edf6;position:relative}
body:before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.5;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 8% 18%,rgba(155,111,190,.20),transparent 33%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 88% 42%,rgba(222,197,158,.18),transparent 30%),linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 0 20%,rgba(129,83,165,.06) 20.1% 20.25%,transparent 20.4% 62%,rgba(222,197,158,.08) 62.1% 62.25%,transparent 62.4%),linear-gradient(rgba(105,71,131,.055) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(105,71,131,.055) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:auto,auto,auto,56px 56px,56px 56px;animation:v19CanvasDrift 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
body:after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:-15%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.3;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 18% 28%,transparent 0 15%,rgba(129,83,165,.20) 15.1% 15.2%,transparent 15.3% 28%,rgba(222,201,165,.18) 28.1% 28.2%,transparent 28.3%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 82% 74%,transparent 0 12%,rgba(129,83,165,.18) 12.1% 12.2%,transparent 12.3% 25%,rgba(222,201,165,.16) 25.1% 25.2%,transparent 25.3%);background-size:100% 100%;animation:v19SignalDrift 38s linear infinite alternate}
@keyframes v19CanvasDrift{from{background-position:0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0}to{background-position:4% 2%,-3% 4%,0 0,28px 22px,28px 22px}}
@keyframes v19SignalDrift{from{transform:translate3d(-1%,0,0) rotate(-1deg)}to{transform:translate3d(1%,1%,0) rotate(1deg)}}
body>header,body>main,body>footer{position:relative;z-index:1}
.site-header{background:rgba(249,243,250,.96)!important}
.brand img{width:205px!important;max-height:72px;object-fit:contain}
@media(max-width:700px){.brand img{width:145px!important;max-height:64px}}
/* Dark, dimensional page title zones so white/lilac headings no longer disappear into pale backgrounds. */
.page-hero,.page-hero.rich-hero,.rich-hero,.faq-hero,.about-hero,.services-hero,.portfolio-hero,.blog-hero,.hire-hero{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 82% 12%,rgba(132,83,166,.52),transparent 38%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 92%,rgba(216,188,233,.14),transparent 34%),linear-gradient(122deg,#21142e 0%,#30203f 48%,#382447 72%,#25162f 100%)!important;color:#fff!important}
.page-hero:before,.rich-hero:before,.about-hero:before,.services-hero:before,.portfolio-hero:before,.blog-hero:before,.hire-hero:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 0 22%,rgba(221,197,240,.13) 22.1% 22.22%,transparent 22.35% 53%,rgba(223,201,165,.16) 53.1% 53.22%,transparent 53.35%),radial-gradient(circle at 72% 24%,rgba(223,201,165,.95) 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 83% 67%,rgba(216,188,233,.9) 0 3px,transparent 4px),linear-gradient(rgba(229,211,240,.065) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(229,211,240,.065) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:100% 100%,180px 155px,240px 200px,42px 42px,42px 42px;mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#000,rgba(0,0,0,.75));animation:v19HeroFlow 20s linear infinite alternate}
@keyframes v19HeroFlow{from{background-position:0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0}to{background-position:0 0,180px 100px,-240px 200px,42px 84px,84px 42px}}
.page-hero h1,.rich-hero h1,.faq-hero h1,.about-hero h1,.services-hero h1,.portfolio-hero h1,.blog-hero h1,.hire-hero h1{color:#fff!important;text-shadow:0 3px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.24)!important}
.page-hero h1 span,.rich-hero h1 span,.faq-hero h1 span,.about-hero h1 span,.services-hero h1 span,.portfolio-hero h1 span,.blog-hero h1 span,.hire-hero h1 span{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#d9b9ed 0%,#e6d7ed 48%,#e2cba4 100%);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent!important}
.page-hero .eyebrow,.rich-hero .eyebrow,.faq-hero .eyebrow,.about-hero .eyebrow,.services-hero .eyebrow,.portfolio-hero .eyebrow,.blog-hero .eyebrow,.hire-hero .eyebrow{color:#e0c6f0!important}
.page-hero .lead,.rich-hero .lead,.faq-hero .lead,.about-hero .lead,.services-hero .lead,.portfolio-hero .lead,.blog-hero .lead,.hire-hero .lead{color:#f1e8f5!important;font-weight:550!important}
/* Keep the three Data / Insight / Impact cards visible and readable without requiring a tap. */
.eyebrow-boxes{align-items:stretch!important;min-height:0!important}
.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card{min-height:245px!important;opacity:1!important;visibility:visible!important;transform:none!important;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#fffaff,#e7d7f1)!important;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.72)!important}
.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card p{color:#392846!important;opacity:1!important;font-size:.91rem!important;font-weight:650!important;line-height:1.55!important}
.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card b{color:#321b46!important;opacity:1!important}
.eyebrow-boxes .signal-index{color:#694781!important;opacity:1!important}
.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card:nth-child(1){animation:v19CardLift 6s ease-in-out infinite}
.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card:nth-child(2){animation:v19CardLift 6s ease-in-out 1.3s infinite}
.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card:nth-child(3){animation:v19CardLift 6s ease-in-out 2.6s infinite}
@keyframes v19CardLift{0%,72%,100%{translate:0 0}82%{translate:0 -5px}}
/* The outlier explanation now states what it is, possible reasons, and what to do next. */
.chart-explainer{color:#30203c!important;background:linear-gradient(110deg,#f0e3f6,#f5eadb)!important;border-left:4px solid #956cb2!important;font-size:.88rem!important;line-height:1.58!important;max-width:560px!important;padding:13px 15px!important}
/* Footer icon slightly larger; the full VisionIQ wordmark uses the brand's purple-to-almond gradient. */
.footer-brand-panel .footer-mark{width:116px!important;height:66px!important;max-width:116px!important;max-height:66px!important;flex-basis:116px!important}
.footer-wordmark>strong{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#d6b7ed 0%,#b995d8 42%,#e1c9a2 100%);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent!important}
.footer-wordmark>strong span{color:transparent!important;background:inherit;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text}
@media(max-width:760px){.footer-brand-panel .footer-mark{width:88px!important;height:54px!important;max-width:88px!important;max-height:54px!important;flex-basis:88px!important}.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card{min-height:0!important}.page-hero,.rich-hero,.faq-hero,.about-hero,.services-hero,.portfolio-hero,.blog-hero,.hire-hero{background-size:auto,auto,auto!important}}
/* FAQ closing CTA: enforce high-contrast text on the dark panel. */
.final-cta,.final-cta.dark{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 15%,rgba(129,83,165,.52),transparent 42%),linear-gradient(120deg,#1b1025,#382047 70%,#241331)!important;color:#fff!important}
.final-cta h2,.final-cta h2 span,.final-cta h3,.final-cta .eyebrow{color:#fff!important}
.final-cta p,.final-cta p:not(.eyebrow),.final-cta .lead{color:#f0e5f5!important}
.final-cta .btn.text{color:#fff!important}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body:before,body:after,.page-hero:before,.rich-hero:before,.about-hero:before,.services-hero:before,.portfolio-hero:before,.blog-hero:before,.hire-hero:before,.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card{animation:none!important}}


/* V19 final correction pass: enforce contrast and layered backgrounds over legacy rules. */
:root{--v19-deep:#1b1025;--v19-plum:#2b1838;--v19-purple:#8054a5;--v19-lilac:#d8b8ed;--v19-almond:#e2cda8}
/* Page-title zones: dark, layered, data-inspired rather than pale lilac. */
body main .page-hero,
body main .page-hero.rich-hero,
body main .page-hero.about-hero,
body main .page-hero.services-hero,
body main .page-hero.portfolio-hero,
body main .page-hero.blog-hero,
body main .page-hero.faq-hero,
body main .page-hero.hire-hero,
body main .page-hero.contact-hero{
  color:#fff!important;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 18%,rgba(133,82,169,.56),transparent 38%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 18% 90%,rgba(226,205,168,.13),transparent 32%),linear-gradient(125deg,#1b1025 0%,#2b1939 48%,#382247 74%,#21132c 100%)!important;
  border-color:rgba(226,205,168,.2)!important;
}
body main .page-hero:before,body main .rich-hero:before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;width:auto;height:auto;right:0;top:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;border:0;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 0 18%,rgba(216,184,237,.18) 18.1% 18.22%,transparent 18.4% 58%,rgba(226,205,168,.2) 58.1% 58.22%,transparent 58.4%),radial-gradient(circle at 74% 26%,#e2cda8 0 2px,transparent 4px),radial-gradient(circle at 88% 68%,#c5a3e2 0 3px,transparent 5px),linear-gradient(rgba(230,215,240,.07) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(230,215,240,.07) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:100% 100%,220px 180px,260px 220px,48px 48px,48px 48px;animation:v19DataMotion 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
body main .page-hero .inner,body main .page-hero>.inner,body main .page-hero>div{position:relative;z-index:1}
body main .page-hero h1,body main .page-hero h2{color:#fff!important;text-shadow:0 3px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.28)!important}
body main .page-hero h1 span,body main .page-hero h2 span{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#d9b9ed 0%,#eee2f1 48%,#e2cda8 100%)!important;-webkit-background-clip:text!important;background-clip:text!important;color:transparent!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent!important}
body main .page-hero .eyebrow{color:#e5ccef!important}
body main .page-hero p,body main .page-hero .lead{color:#f4edf7!important;opacity:1!important;font-weight:550!important}
body main .page-hero .btn.text{color:#fff!important}
@keyframes v19DataMotion{from{background-position:0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0}to{background-position:0 0,220px 90px,-180px 140px,48px 48px,96px 48px}}
/* Home-page canvas and hero get more depth without obscuring the data illustration. */
body main .hero.section{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 18%,rgba(129,83,165,.28),transparent 35%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 85%,rgba(226,205,168,.22),transparent 32%),linear-gradient(125deg,#f3eaf7 0%,#e9dcef 52%,#f0e2d1 100%)!important}
body main .hero.section:after{background:linear-gradient(rgba(105,71,131,.07) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(105,71,131,.07) 1px,transparent 1px),radial-gradient(circle at 74% 20%,rgba(129,83,165,.16),transparent 28%)!important;background-size:52px 52px,52px 52px,auto!important;animation:v19DataMotion 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
/* All three Data / Insight / Impact cards stay visible and readable without tapping. */
body main .eyebrow-boxes{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))!important;gap:12px!important;align-items:stretch!important;min-height:0!important}
body main .eyebrow-boxes .signal-card{display:flex!important;flex-direction:column!important;opacity:1!important;visibility:visible!important;filter:none!important;transform:none!important;min-width:0!important;min-height:270px!important;padding:24px 20px!important;background:linear-gradient(155deg,#fffaff 0%,#e7d7f1 100%)!important;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85)!important;box-shadow:0 18px 36px rgba(12,5,20,.22)!important}
body main .eyebrow-boxes .signal-card .signal-index{color:#684584!important;opacity:1!important}
body main .eyebrow-boxes .signal-card b{color:#321b46!important;opacity:1!important;font-size:1.12rem!important}
body main .eyebrow-boxes .signal-card p{color:#392846!important;opacity:1!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#392846!important;font-size:.91rem!important;font-weight:650!important;line-height:1.5!important}
body main .eyebrow-boxes .signal-card .signal-line{margin-top:auto}
/* Outlier explanation: make the interpretation, possible causes and next action explicit. */
.chart-explainer{color:#2c2035!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#2c2035!important;background:linear-gradient(110deg,#f4e8f7,#f5eadb)!important;border-left:4px solid #9b73b5!important;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0!important;font-size:.9rem!important;line-height:1.6!important;max-width:600px!important;padding:14px 16px!important;margin:14px 0!important;opacity:1!important}
.chart-explainer strong{color:#251530!important}
/* Header and footer logo treatment. */
.site-header .brand img{width:222px!important;max-width:222px!important;max-height:76px!important;object-fit:contain!important}
.footer-brand-panel .footer-mark{width:124px!important;height:70px!important;max-width:124px!important;max-height:70px!important;flex-basis:124px!important;object-fit:contain!important}
.footer-wordmark>strong{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#d8b8ed 0%,#b995d8 42%,#e2cda8 100%)!important;-webkit-background-clip:text!important;background-clip:text!important;color:transparent!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent!important}
.footer-wordmark>strong span{background:inherit!important;-webkit-background-clip:text!important;background-clip:text!important;color:transparent!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent!important}
/* FAQ close: keep the entire CTA readable against its plum panel. */
.faq-cta{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 8%,rgba(143,91,174,.65),transparent 48%),linear-gradient(125deg,#21102d,#402052 72%,#291536)!important;color:#fff!important}
.faq-cta h3,.faq-cta h3 *{color:#fff!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#fff!important}
.faq-cta p{color:#f0e5f5!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#f0e5f5!important;opacity:1!important}
@media(max-width:760px){body main .eyebrow-boxes{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}body main .eyebrow-boxes .signal-card{min-height:0!important}.site-header .brand img{width:150px!important;max-width:150px!important;max-height:64px!important}.footer-brand-panel .footer-mark{width:94px!important;height:58px!important;max-width:94px!important;max-height:58px!important;flex-basis:94px!important}body main .page-hero{padding-top:86px!important;padding-bottom:72px!important}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body:before,body:after,body main .page-hero:before,body main .hero.section:after{animation:none!important}}


/* V20 — consolidated final-touch fixes based on the latest live-page screenshots. */
/* Keep VisionIQ's Q fully visible in all HTML wordmarks; avoid tight glyph clipping. */
.footer-wordmark>strong,.logo-story-wordmark{overflow:visible!important;display:inline-block!important;padding-right:.10em!important;letter-spacing:-.035em!important;word-spacing:normal!important;white-space:nowrap!important;clip-path:none!important}
.footer-wordmark>strong span,.logo-story-wordmark span{display:inline-block!important;padding-right:.08em!important;overflow:visible!important;background:linear-gradient(105deg,#bda0e1 0%,#d8bce9 48%,#dfc9a5 100%)!important;background-clip:text!important;-webkit-background-clip:text!important;color:transparent!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent!important}
.footer-wordmark>strong{font-size:clamp(2rem,3vw,2.35rem)!important}
.logo-story-wordmark{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5vw,4.1rem)!important}
/* Header logo larger without forcing the navigation off-screen. */
.brand img{width:224px!important;max-width:clamp(150px,17vw,224px)!important;max-height:78px!important;object-fit:contain!important;overflow:visible!important}
@media(max-width:700px){.brand img{width:154px!important;max-width:154px!important;max-height:62px!important}}
/* Home page Data / Insight / Impact cards must be present at rest, not click-triggered. */
.eyebrow-boxes{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))!important;gap:14px!important;opacity:1!important;visibility:visible!important;overflow:visible!important;min-height:250px!important}
.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card,.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card.reveal,.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card.is-visible{display:flex!important;flex-direction:column!important;opacity:1!important;visibility:visible!important;transform:none!important;translate:none!important;filter:none!important;pointer-events:auto!important;color:#33203f!important;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#fffaff,#e7d7f1)!important;min-height:245px!important}
.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card p,.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card h3,.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card b,.eyebrow-boxes .signal-index{color:#33203f!important;opacity:1!important;text-shadow:none!important}
.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card p{font-size:.92rem!important;font-weight:650!important;line-height:1.55!important}
@media(max-width:700px){.eyebrow-boxes{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card{min-height:150px!important}}
/* Strong contrast for buttons in dark About and Services sections. */
.about-hero .btn.text,.about-hero .hero-quick-links .btn.text,.story-section .btn.text,.logo-story-section .btn.text{background:linear-gradient(105deg,#f8effb,#e7d7f1)!important;color:#2b1938!important;border:1px solid #c9addd!important;text-shadow:none!important}
.engagement-teaser .btn,.engagement-teaser .btn.primary,.services-hero .btn.text{background:linear-gradient(105deg,#a77ac8,#70418f)!important;color:#fff!important;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55)!important;text-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.18)!important;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(22,9,32,.24)!important}
/* Remove the unwanted decorative FAQ dot-strip; retain the interactive challenge. */
.faq-signal{display:none!important}
.faq-mini-game{background:linear-gradient(125deg,#2a123f,#43215d 72%,#52306b)!important;color:#fff!important}
.faq-mini-game .eyebrow{color:#e4cbed!important}
.faq-mini-game h2,.faq-mini-game h2 span{color:#fff!important}
.faq-mini-game>div>p:not(.eyebrow){color:#f0e6f5!important}
.faq-game-feedback{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12)!important;color:#fff!important;border-left-color:#dfc9a5!important}
/* The hire-me profile pills need dark text against their pale backgrounds. */
.profile-tags span{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#f8effb,#e5d3f0)!important;color:#382347!important;border:1px solid #c7addb!important;opacity:1!important;font-weight:800!important;text-shadow:none!important}
/* Add subtle, animated data symbols to the page atmosphere without obscuring content. */
.v20-data-motes{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;contain:strict}
.v20-data-motes span{position:absolute;display:grid;place-items:center;width:32px;height:32px;border:1px solid rgba(210,183,232,.24);border-radius:10px;color:rgba(206,174,231,.42);background:rgba(66,38,83,.10);font:700 15px/1 'DM Sans',sans-serif;box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(151,108,183,.07);animation:v20MoteFloat var(--dur,24s) ease-in-out infinite alternate;transform:translate3d(0,0,0) rotate(var(--rot,0deg))}
.v20-data-motes span:nth-child(3n){color:rgba(223,201,165,.52);border-color:rgba(223,201,165,.22)}
.v20-data-motes span:nth-child(4n){border-radius:50%}
@keyframes v20MoteFloat{0%{translate:0 0;rotate:0deg;opacity:.3}50%{opacity:.78}100%{translate:var(--dx,28px) var(--dy,-36px);rotate:12deg;opacity:.45}}
body>header,body>main,body>footer{z-index:1}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.v20-data-motes span{animation:none!important}.eyebrow-boxes .signal-card{animation:none!important}}

/* V21 — site-wide animated data atmosphere and final readability corrections. */
/* Keep the decorative layer above page backgrounds but beneath all interactive content. */
.v20-data-motes,.v21-data-atmosphere{position:fixed!important;inset:0!important;z-index:2!important;pointer-events:none!important;overflow:hidden!important;contain:strict!important}
body>header,body>main,body>footer{position:relative!important;z-index:3!important}
.v20-data-motes span{width:clamp(24px,2.4vw,38px)!important;height:clamp(24px,2.4vw,38px)!important;font-size:clamp(12px,1.15vw,17px)!important;color:rgba(224,200,241,.68)!important;background:rgba(55,29,73,.24)!important;border-color:rgba(221,195,239,.34)!important;box-shadow:0 0 25px rgba(178,126,211,.13)!important}
.v20-data-motes span:nth-child(3n){color:rgba(239,218,177,.82)!important;border-color:rgba(239,218,177,.34)!important;background:rgba(97,72,94,.16)!important}
.v20-data-motes span:nth-child(4n){border-radius:50%!important}
/* Add a second, varied set of fine chart traces, nodes and mini bars on every page. */
.v21-data-atmosphere:before,.v21-data-atmosphere:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-12%;opacity:.3;background-repeat:no-repeat;pointer-events:none}
.v21-data-atmosphere:before{background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 8% 24%,#d8b9ef 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 17% 29%,#e4cfaa 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 28% 19%,#b99ad9 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 38% 35%,#e4cfaa 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 65% 22%,#d8b9ef 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 77% 31%,#e4cfaa 0 2px,transparent 3px),radial-gradient(circle at 90% 18%,#b99ad9 0 2px,transparent 3px),linear-gradient(155deg,transparent 8%,rgba(201,165,229,.22) 8.08%,transparent 8.2%),linear-gradient(25deg,transparent 64%,rgba(231,207,168,.18) 64.08%,transparent 64.2%);animation:v21TraceDrift 34s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.v21-data-atmosphere:after{background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(205,174,229,.16) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(rgba(205,174,229,.12) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:170px 130px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,#000 0%,transparent 76%);opacity:.12;animation:v21GridDrift 55s linear infinite}
@keyframes v21TraceDrift{0%{transform:translate3d(-1%,0,0)}100%{transform:translate3d(1.5%,-1.5%,0)}}
@keyframes v21GridDrift{0%{background-position:0 0}100%{background-position:170px 130px}}
/* Restore a safe text boundary so descenders in large gradient headings are never cut. */
.about-hero .inner,.about-hero h1,.about-hero h1 span{overflow:visible!important;clip-path:none!important}
.about-hero h1{line-height:1.12!important;padding-bottom:.12em!important;margin-bottom:.28em!important}
.about-hero h1 span{display:inline-block!important;padding-bottom:.06em!important}
/* The Ways to Work Together page: remove the unwanted SCOPE → VALUE tile. */
.engagement-hero-visual .engagement-core{display:none!important}
.engagement-hero-visual{pointer-events:none!important}
.engagement-hero .btn.text,.engagement-hero .actions .btn.text{background:#fbf7fd!important;color:#2a1738!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#2a1738!important;border:1px solid #d3bfdf!important;text-shadow:none!important;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(16,7,24,.18)!important}
.engagement-hero .btn.text:hover,.engagement-hero .actions .btn.text:hover{background:#e9d9f2!important;color:#24132f!important}
@media(max-width:760px){.v20-data-motes span{opacity:.7!important}.v21-data-atmosphere:before{opacity:.22}.v21-data-atmosphere:after{background-size:110px 100px}.about-hero h1{line-height:1.14!important}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.v21-data-atmosphere:before,.v21-data-atmosphere:after{animation:none!important}}


/* V23: replace the double animated layers with one calm, fixed SVG data layer. */
.v20-data-motes,.v21-data-atmosphere{display:none!important;}
.v23-data-atmosphere{position:fixed!important;inset:0!important;z-index:2!important;pointer-events:none!important;overflow:hidden!important;contain:strict!important;}
body>header,body>main,body>footer{position:relative!important;z-index:3!important;}
.v23-data-symbol{position:absolute;display:grid;place-items:center;width:42px;height:42px;color:rgba(218,190,239,.38);opacity:1!important;transform:translate3d(0,0,0);animation:v23DataGlide var(--duration,52s) ease-in-out infinite alternate;will-change:transform;backface-visibility:hidden;}
.v23-data-symbol:nth-child(3n){color:rgba(231,207,168,.42);}
.v23-data-symbol svg{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.35;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}
@keyframes v23DataGlide{0%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}100%{transform:translate3d(var(--dx),var(--dy),0)}}
/* Header logo: visibly larger, with space reserved so navigation does not collide. */
.site-header .brand{flex:0 1 250px!important;width:250px!important;max-width:250px!important;min-width:0!important;}
.site-header .brand img,.brand img{display:block!important;width:250px!important;max-width:250px!important;height:auto!important;max-height:82px!important;object-fit:contain!important;}
@media(max-width:1150px){.site-header .brand{flex-basis:215px!important;width:215px!important;max-width:215px!important}.site-header .brand img,.brand img{width:215px!important;max-width:215px!important;max-height:76px!important}}
@media(max-width:760px){.site-header .brand{flex-basis:172px!important;width:172px!important;max-width:172px!important}.site-header .brand img,.brand img{width:172px!important;max-width:172px!important;max-height:66px!important}}
@media(max-width:390px){.site-header .brand{flex-basis:150px!important;width:150px!important;max-width:150px!important}.site-header .brand img,.brand img{width:150px!important;max-width:150px!important;max-height:60px!important}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.v23-data-symbol{animation:none!important;transform:none!important;will-change:auto!important}}

/* V23 focused update: normalize the Hire Me navigation CTA and style service/pricing content. */
.site-header .nav .hire-nav{font-size:.82rem!important;line-height:1.2!important;font-weight:700!important;padding:9px 15px!important;min-height:0!important;height:auto!important;display:inline-flex!important;align-items:center!important;justify-content:center!important;white-space:nowrap!important;margin:0!important;border-radius:999px!important}
@media(max-width:800px){.site-header .nav .hire-nav{align-self:flex-start!important;margin-top:6px!important;padding:9px 15px!important}}
.pricing-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;margin-top:42px}
.pricing-card{padding:27px;border:1px solid #e7dced;border-radius:22px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff 0%,#faf6fc 100%);box-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(42,18,63,.055);display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-width:0}
.pricing-card.featured{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#f8f2fc,#fffaf1);border-color:#d9c8e6}
.pricing-number{font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.14em;font-weight:800;color:#85659c}
.pricing-card h3{font:800 1.25rem/1.25 Manrope, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:17px 0 10px;color:#281832}
.pricing-card p{color:#716779;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 14px}
.pricing-card ul{padding-left:19px;margin:0 0 20px;color:#51465a;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.75}
.pricing-card li{padding-left:2px;margin:4px 0}
.pricing-card small{margin-top:auto;padding-top:15px;border-top:1px solid #e9e0ed;color:#806b8c;font-size:.76rem;line-height:1.5;font-weight:700}
.pricing-footnote{margin:25px auto 0;max-width:850px;text-align:center;color:#716779}
.addon-list{max-width:980px;margin:40px auto 0;border-top:1px solid #e6dce9}
.addon-list>div{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:25px;padding:17px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6dce9}
.addon-list strong{color:#30213a}.addon-list span{color:#796e80;text-align:right;font-size:.9rem}
.pricing-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin:38px 0}
.pricing-steps article{padding:25px;border-radius:18px;background:#f8f3fa;border:1px solid #e8dfee}
.pricing-steps b{color:#8a65a8;font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.12em}.pricing-steps h3{margin:14px 0 7px}.pricing-steps p{margin:0;color:#716779;font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.6}
.pricing-note{max-width:900px;margin:25px auto;padding:22px 25px;border-left:3px solid #9674b0;background:#f8f3fa;border-radius:0 14px 14px 0}.pricing-note p{margin:7px 0 0;color:#716779;line-height:1.65}
@media(max-width:950px){.pricing-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media(max-width:620px){.pricing-grid,.pricing-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}.addon-list>div{display:block}.addon-list span{display:block;text-align:left;margin-top:5px}}

/* V23.2 targeted Home-page fix: keep the DATA / INSIGHT / IMPACT cards
   visible as ordinary content at all times; they are not tabs or tap-to-reveal controls. */
body main .about.section.dark .about-art,
body main .about.section.dark .eyebrow-boxes {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  display: grid !important;
}
body main .about.section.dark .eyebrow-boxes {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}
body main .about.section.dark .eyebrow-boxes .signal-card {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  animation: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  translate: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  body main .about.section.dark .eyebrow-boxes {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  body main .about.section.dark .eyebrow-boxes .signal-card {
    min-height: 0 !important;
  }
}


/* V23.3: stable always-visible DATA / INSIGHT / IMPACT cards. */
body main section.about.section.dark .about-art{display:block!important;opacity:1!important;visibility:visible!important;transform:none!important;filter:none!important;overflow:visible!important;min-height:0!important;background:transparent!important;border:0!important;padding:0!important}
body main section.about.section.dark .eyebrow-boxes{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))!important;gap:14px!important;opacity:1!important;visibility:visible!important;transform:none!important;overflow:visible!important;min-height:0!important;position:relative!important;z-index:3!important}
body main section.about.section.dark .eyebrow-boxes>.signal-card{display:flex!important;position:relative!important;flex-direction:column!important;align-items:stretch!important;opacity:1!important;visibility:visible!important;transform:none!important;translate:none!important;animation:none!important;filter:none!important;pointer-events:auto!important;min-width:0!important;min-height:230px!important;padding:24px 20px!important;margin:0!important;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fbf8ff 0%,#e9def3 100%)!important;border:1px solid rgba(231,216,242,.95)!important;border-radius:18px!important;box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(8,3,15,.18)!important;color:#30203b!important}
body main section.about.section.dark .eyebrow-boxes>.signal-card .signal-index{display:block!important;color:#76558f!important;opacity:1!important}
body main section.about.section.dark .eyebrow-boxes>.signal-card b{display:block!important;color:#39234b!important;background:none!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#39234b!important;opacity:1!important;font-size:1.12rem!important;margin:22px 0 9px!important}
body main section.about.section.dark .eyebrow-boxes>.signal-card p{display:block!important;color:#493b51!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#493b51!important;opacity:1!important;font-size:.91rem!important;line-height:1.55!important;font-weight:600!important;margin:0!important}
body main section.about.section.dark .eyebrow-boxes>.signal-card .signal-line{display:block!important;position:relative!important;left:auto!important;right:auto!important;bottom:auto!important;width:100%!important;height:3px!important;margin-top:auto!important;transform:none!important;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#79549c 0%,#b49acb 68%,#d8c19a 100%)!important;border-radius:5px!important}
@media(max-width:700px){body main section.about.section.dark .eyebrow-boxes{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}body main section.about.section.dark .eyebrow-boxes>.signal-card{min-height:0!important;padding:20px!important}}

/* V23.3: simplify the Services dashboard illustration and coordinate its chart palette. */
.services-hero-visual.analytics-scene{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#24172f 0%,#30203d 62%,#281d32 100%)!important;border-color:rgba(217,204,240,.22)!important}
.services-hero-visual.analytics-scene:after{display:none!important}
.services-hero-visual.analytics-scene:before{opacity:.42!important;background-size:42px 42px!important}
.services-hero-visual .scene-kpi{background:rgba(255,255,255,.055)!important;border-color:rgba(217,204,240,.2)!important;backdrop-filter:none!important}
.services-hero-visual .scene-kpi small,.services-hero-visual .scene-insight small{color:#c9b6df!important}
.services-hero-visual .scene-kpi strong{color:#f7f1fb!important}
.services-hero-visual .scene-kpi span{color:#c4b9ce!important}
.services-hero-visual .chart-y-labels,.services-hero-visual .chart-x-labels{color:#b9a8cb!important}
.services-hero-visual .chart-line{stroke:#c7a9e7!important;stroke-dasharray:none!important;stroke-dashoffset:0!important;animation:none!important;filter:none!important}
.services-hero-visual .chart-area{opacity:.22!important}
.services-hero-visual .scene-chart svg circle{fill:#e8d7b4!important;stroke:#30203d!important;stroke-width:2.5!important}
.services-hero-visual .scene-insight{background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(137,101,174,.22),rgba(216,193,154,.09))!important;border-color:rgba(217,204,240,.2)!important}
.services-hero-visual .insight-spark{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#d9c3f0,#e8d7b4)!important}

/* Pricing overview placed directly after the Services page introduction. */
.services-pricing-top{padding-top:70px!important;padding-bottom:72px!important;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffdfb 0%,#f7f2fa 100%)!important}
.services-pricing-options{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;margin-top:34px}
.services-pricing-options article{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-width:0;padding:25px;border:1px solid #e6dbea;border-radius:19px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff 0%,#f8f3fb 100%);box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(42,18,63,.055)}
.services-pricing-options article>span{font-size:.65rem;letter-spacing:.12em;font-weight:800;color:#80619a}
.services-pricing-options h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin:16px 0 9px;color:#2e1b3c}
.services-pricing-options p{font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.6;color:#6d6274;margin:0 0 20px}
.services-pricing-options a{margin-top:auto;color:#654581;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:800;text-decoration:none}
.services-pricing-options a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.services-pricing-note{max-width:850px;margin:22px auto 0;text-align:center;color:#75697d;font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.6}
@media(max-width:800px){.services-pricing-options{grid-template-columns:1fr}.services-pricing-top{padding-top:55px!important;padding-bottom:55px!important}}

/* The Hire Me section jump bar is intentionally sticky so visitors can move between profile sections. */
.hire-hero + .jump-nav{position:sticky!important;top:82px!important;z-index:19!important}
@media(max-width:800px){.hire-hero + .jump-nav{top:78px!important}}

/* V23.4 — Give the Home-page trust/research/problem transition recognizable,
   restrained data graphics instead of relying on a faint generic grid. */
body main .trust,
body main .research-note,
body main .problem.section.dark{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden}
body main .trust::before,
body main .research-note::before,
body main .problem.section.dark::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;background-repeat:no-repeat}
body main .trust::before{background-image:url('assets/home-light-data.svg');background-position:center 54%;background-size:100% 175%;opacity:.58}
body main .research-note{background:linear-gradient(105deg,#e8dced 0%,#e6d9e9 55%,#e9dfd2 100%)!important;border-top:1px solid rgba(85,58,105,.14)!important;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(85,58,105,.18)!important}
body main .research-note::before{background-image:url('assets/home-light-data.svg');background-position:right 58%;background-size:100% 240%;opacity:.22}
body main .problem.section.dark{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#342141 0%,#2c1a39 28%,#281638 100%)!important}
body main .problem.section.dark::before{background-image:url('assets/home-dark-data.svg');background-position:center center;background-size:100% 100%;opacity:.68}
body main .trust>* ,body main .research-note>* ,body main .problem.section.dark>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
body main .trust{border-top-color:rgba(80,52,102,.2)!important;border-bottom-color:rgba(80,52,102,.2)!important}
@media(max-width:760px){body main .trust::before{background-size:auto 150%;background-position:62% center;opacity:.34}body main .research-note::before{background-size:auto 220%;background-position:70% center;opacity:.12}body main .problem.section.dark::before{background-size:auto 100%;background-position:70% center;opacity:.4}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body main .trust::before,body main .research-note::before,body main .problem.section.dark::before{animation:none!important}}


/* V23.5 — restrained data details across the rest of the site.
   Decorative layer only: it never intercepts input or covers content. */
main > section.v24-data-host{position:relative;isolation:isolate;}
main > section.v24-data-host > .v24-section-atmosphere{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center center;background-size:100% 100%;
  opacity:.20;mix-blend-mode:multiply;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 52% 48%,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.10) 30%,rgba(0,0,0,.58) 68%,#000 100%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 52% 48%,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.10) 30%,rgba(0,0,0,.58) 68%,#000 100%);
  animation:v235AtmosphereDrift 64s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
main > section.v24-data-host > .v24-section-atmosphere.is-light{background-image:url('assets/site-data-light.svg');}
main > section.v24-data-host > .v24-section-atmosphere.is-dark{background-image:url('assets/site-data-dark.svg');opacity:.24;mix-blend-mode:screen;}
/* On copy-heavy sections keep the central reading column especially quiet. */
main > section.v24-data-host > .v24-section-atmosphere{background-size:cover;}
@keyframes v235AtmosphereDrift{from{transform:translate3d(-5px,0,0)}to{transform:translate3d(5px,7px,0)}}
@media(max-width:760px){
  main > section.v24-data-host > .v24-section-atmosphere{opacity:.13;background-size:auto 100%;background-position:center center;animation-duration:80s;-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.12) 40%,#000 100%);mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.12) 40%,#000 100%)}
  main > section.v24-data-host > .v24-section-atmosphere.is-dark{opacity:.17;}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){main > section.v24-data-host > .v24-section-atmosphere{animation:none!important;transform:none!important}}


/* V23.6 focused pricing presentation — scoped to the one-page Services & Solutions content. */
.services-pricing-top.pricing-spotlight{
  position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(44px,6vw,76px) clamp(22px,5vw,64px);
  border:1px solid rgba(128,91,151,.20);border-radius:30px;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 8% 4%,rgba(205,177,225,.72),transparent 38%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 94% 96%,rgba(224,205,171,.52),transparent 34%),linear-gradient(135deg,#f7effa 0%,#fffdf9 54%,#f0e7f1 100%);
  box-shadow:0 24px 65px rgba(49,27,65,.10);margin:42px auto;max-width:1320px;
}
.services-pricing-top:before,.services-pricing-top:after{content:"";position:absolute;pointer-events:none;border:1px solid rgba(125,91,150,.18);border-radius:50%;}
.services-pricing-top:before{width:390px;height:390px;right:-190px;top:-220px;box-shadow:0 0 0 26px rgba(139,105,164,.035),0 0 0 54px rgba(139,105,164,.025)}
.services-pricing-top:after{width:230px;height:230px;left:-130px;bottom:-150px;box-shadow:0 0 0 22px rgba(205,177,225,.08)}
.services-pricing-top .section-heading{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.services-pricing-top .section-heading h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.35rem);letter-spacing:-.045em}
.services-pricing-top .section-intro{max-width:720px;margin:14px auto 0;color:#62566b}
.pricing-spotlight-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;position:relative;z-index:1;margin-top:36px}
.pricing-spotlight-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:210px;padding:24px 22px;border:1px solid rgba(117,82,143,.24);border-radius:20px;background:linear-gradient(155deg,rgba(255,255,255,.97),rgba(250,246,251,.90));box-shadow:0 13px 30px rgba(49,27,65,.075);text-decoration:none;color:#342341;transition:transform .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease,border-color .22s ease;}
.pricing-spotlight-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(49,27,65,.13);border-color:#a987c0}
.pricing-card-kicker{font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.13em;font-weight:850;color:#806096}
.pricing-spotlight-card h3{margin:24px 0 10px;font:750 1.22rem/1.25 Manrope,sans-serif;color:#30203d}
.pricing-spotlight-card p{margin:0;color:#675d6e;line-height:1.62;font-size:.91rem}
.pricing-card-link{margin-top:auto;padding-top:20px;color:#674582;font-weight:800;font-size:.86rem}
.pricing-draft-note{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:900px;margin:26px auto 0;padding:14px 18px;border:1px solid rgba(124,87,150,.18);border-left:3px solid #9a78b3;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.76)!important;color:#5f5368}
.draft-price-label{display:inline-flex;align-self:flex-start;margin:10px 0 14px;padding:7px 11px;border-radius:999px;background:#f0e7f5;color:#5d3d75;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:850;letter-spacing:.01em}
.draft-addon-price{display:inline-block;margin-left:10px;padding:4px 9px;border-radius:999px;background:#f0e7f5;color:#5d3d75;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:850}
#individual-services,#project-packages,#monthly-support,#add-ons,#pricing-process{scroll-margin-top:110px}
/* More intentional hierarchy for the service, package and retainer cards. */
#individual-services .pricing-card,#project-packages .pricing-card,#monthly-support .pricing-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(120,88,145,.18);box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(41,25,54,.075);}
#individual-services .pricing-card:before,#project-packages .pricing-card:before,#monthly-support .pricing-card:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#8b69a6,#c7addb,#ddc9a7);}
#project-packages .pricing-card.featured{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#fff 0%,#f8f2fb 100%);border-color:rgba(137,100,164,.34);}
#project-packages .pricing-card.featured:first-child{box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(75,45,94,.13);}
#individual-services .pricing-card h3,#project-packages .pricing-card h3,#monthly-support .pricing-card h3{line-height:1.28;}
#individual-services .pricing-card ul,#project-packages .pricing-card ul,#monthly-support .pricing-card ul{padding-left:1.15rem;}
#individual-services .pricing-card li,#project-packages .pricing-card li,#monthly-support .pricing-card li{margin:.42rem 0;}
.addon-list>div{border:1px solid rgba(120,88,145,.16);border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(255,255,255,.94),rgba(248,243,250,.9));padding:17px 19px;}
.pricing-steps article{border-radius:18px;border:1px solid rgba(120,88,145,.17);background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#f7f1fa);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(41,25,54,.055);}
.pricing-note{border-radius:16px;border:1px solid rgba(120,88,145,.2);background:linear-gradient(120deg,#f5edf8,#fffaf1);padding:20px 22px;}
/* Restore the original rising line animation in the Services hero chart. */
.services-hero-visual .chart-line{stroke:#c7a9e7!important;stroke-dasharray:720!important;stroke-dashoffset:720!important;animation:drawTrend 4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) forwards,trendGlow 5s 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate!important;filter:none!important;}
@media(max-width:1000px){.pricing-spotlight-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media(max-width:600px){.services-pricing-top.pricing-spotlight{margin:24px 12px;padding:38px 18px;border-radius:22px}.pricing-spotlight-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pricing-spotlight-card{min-height:165px}.pricing-card-kicker{font-size:.62rem}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.pricing-spotlight-card{transition:none!important;transform:none!important}.services-hero-visual .chart-line{animation:none!important;stroke-dashoffset:0!important}}

/* V23.6.2 focused repair: restore the original upward chart-draw animation. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .services-hero-visual .scene-chart .chart-line {
    stroke: url(#lineFill) !important;
    stroke-dasharray: 720 !important;
    stroke-dashoffset: 720 !important;
    animation: drawTrend 4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) forwards,
               trendGlow 5s 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 1px rgba(205,174,235,.1)) !important;
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .services-hero-visual .scene-chart .chart-line {
    stroke-dasharray: none !important;
    stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important;
    animation: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
  }
}
/* Hire Me section links should scroll with the page, not remain frozen. */
.hire-hero + .jump-nav {
  position: relative !important;
  top: auto !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
}

/* V23.6.6: Hire Me section links scroll normally; target the actual page-hero markup. */
.page-hero.rich-hero + .jump-nav {
  position: static !important;
  top: auto !important;
  z-index: auto !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .page-hero.rich-hero + .jump-nav {
    position: static !important;
    top: auto !important;
  }
}