/* ============================================================
   The Fractional HR Firm — brand stylesheet
   Forest #1E3D2F · Sage #4A7C5E · Gold #C9A84C · Cream #F5F0E8
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --forest: #1E3D2F;
  --forest-deep: #142B21;
  --sage: #4A7C5E;
  --gold: #C9A84C;
  --gold-soft: #E3CD8B;
  --cream: #F5F0E8;
  --cream-deep: #EDE5D6;
  --ink: #22312A;
  --ink-soft: #5C6B62;
  --white: #FDFBF7;

  --leaf: var(--forest);
  --leaf-2: var(--sage);

  --font-serif: "Fraunces", Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: "Outfit", "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  --radius: 18px;
  --shadow-soft: 0 18px 50px -18px rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.25);
  --shadow-card: 0 10px 32px -14px rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.22);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --container: 1140px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* subtle paper grain over everything */
body::after {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0.35;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 0 0.45 0 0 0 0.05 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='160' height='160' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

img, svg { display: block; }

.container {
  width: min(var(--container), calc(100% - 48px));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.section { padding: 110px 0; position: relative; }
[id] { scroll-margin-top: 90px; }
.section--dark {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 85% -10%, rgba(74, 124, 94, 0.35), transparent 60%),
    var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
}

/* ---------- Type ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--sage);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.eyebrow::after {
  content: "";
  height: 1px;
  width: 56px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.eyebrow--gold { color: var(--gold); }

.section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 46px);
  line-height: 1.14;
  color: var(--forest);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.section__title--light { color: var(--cream); }

.section__head { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 64px; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease),
              background 0.35s var(--ease), color 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--forest {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -12px rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.55);
}
.btn--forest:hover { background: var(--forest-deep); box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -12px rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.6); }

.btn--gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -12px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.55);
}
.btn--gold:hover { background: #D6B65C; }

.btn--ghost {
  border-color: rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.3);
  color: var(--forest);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--forest); background: rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.05); }
.btn__arrow { transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.btn--ghost:hover .btn__arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn--block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  z-index: 100;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease),
              backdrop-filter 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.nav.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.08), 0 12px 32px -20px rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.3);
}
.nav__inner {
  width: min(var(--container), calc(100% - 48px));
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 16px 0;
}
.nav__brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.nav__leaf { width: 30px; height: 36px; }
.nav__brand-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--forest);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.nav__brand-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.nav__links { display: flex; gap: 30px; }
.nav__links a {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.nav__links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 100%; bottom: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: right 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover::after { right: 0; }

.nav__cta { padding: 11px 24px; font-size: 14px; }

.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  padding: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav__toggle span {
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--forest);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav__mobile {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 12px 24px 24px;
  background: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -24px rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.35);
}
.nav__mobile a {
  padding: 12px 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--forest);
  font-size: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.08);
}
.nav__mobile a.btn { margin-top: 14px; justify-content: center; border-bottom: 0; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.hero__blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.hero__blob--1 {
  width: 560px; height: 560px;
  right: -140px; top: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(74, 124, 94, 0.45), transparent 70%);
  animation: drift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero__blob--2 {
  width: 460px; height: 460px;
  left: -160px; bottom: -140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4), transparent 70%);
  animation: drift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
@keyframes drift {
  from { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(1.08); }
}

.hero__vine { position: absolute; height: 80%; top: 10%; opacity: 0.5; }
.hero__vine--left { left: 12px; width: 120px; }
.hero__vine--right { right: 12px; width: 120px; }
.vine-path {
  stroke: var(--sage);
  stroke-width: 1.4;
  stroke-dasharray: 1200;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1200;
  animation: vineDraw 3.4s 0.4s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.vine-dot { fill: var(--gold); opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 0.8s 2.6s forwards; }
@keyframes vineDraw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes fadeIn { to { opacity: 1; } }

.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  width: min(var(--container), calc(100% - 48px));
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
}

.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.6vw, 64px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--forest);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
}
.hero__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--sage); }
.hero__underline { position: relative; isolation: isolate; white-space: nowrap; }
.hero__underline::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 6px;
  height: 10px;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-soft), var(--gold));
  opacity: 0.6;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  animation: sweep 1s 1.1s var(--ease) forwards;
}
@keyframes sweep { to { transform: scaleX(1); } }

.hero__sub {
  font-size: 18px;
  max-width: 520px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 0 0 36px;
}
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }

/* hero floating cards */
.hero__visual { position: relative; }
.hero__card-stack { position: relative; min-height: 420px; }

.float-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.float-card--main {
  inset: 40px 30px auto 10px;
  padding: 34px 32px 28px;
  animation: floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-card__leaf { width: 26px; height: 31px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.float-card__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--forest);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.float-card__rule { height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.float-card__sig {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sage);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.float-card--chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--forest);
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.float-card--chip-1 { top: 0; right: 0; animation: floaty 6s 0.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.float-card--chip-2 { bottom: 64px; left: -16px; animation: floaty 8s 1.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
.chip-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sage); }
.chip-dot--gold { background: var(--gold); }

.float-card--stat {
  right: 8px; bottom: -10px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: var(--forest);
  border: 0;
  animation: floaty 7.5s 0.3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.float-card__label {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@keyframes floaty {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}

.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 26px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.hero__scroll-line {
  display: block;
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--forest), transparent);
  animation: scrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scaleY(0.55); opacity: 0.35; transform-origin: top; }
}

/* ---------- Ticker ---------- */
.ticker {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-block: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
}
.ticker__track { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: ticker 28s linear infinite; }
.ticker__group { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ticker__group span {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0 28px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker__group i { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; }
@keyframes ticker { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.services { background: var(--cream); }
.services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 38px 36px 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease), border-color 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--gold), var(--sage));
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

.service-card__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(74, 124, 94, 0.14), rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18));
  color: var(--forest);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), background 0.45s var(--ease), color 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.service-card__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 23px;
  color: var(--forest);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.service-card > p { margin: 0 0 20px; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 15.5px; }
.service-card ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.service-card li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 7px 0 7px 26px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.12);
}
.service-card li::before {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- Why fractional (dark) ---------- */
.why { overflow: hidden; }
.why__leaf-bg {
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px;
  bottom: -80px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 456px;
  opacity: 0.07;
  --leaf: var(--cream);
  --leaf-2: var(--cream);
  --gold: var(--gold-soft);
  transform: rotate(12deg);
}
.why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: start;
}
.why__lede {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.8);
  margin: 0 0 34px;
}
.why__points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.why-point {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  padding: 26px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.12);
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.why-point:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}
.why-point__num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding-top: 2px;
}
.why-point h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.why-point p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.72); }

/* ---------- Process ---------- */
.process { background: var(--cream-deep); }
.process__steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.process-step {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px 32px 34px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.process-step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.process-step__badge {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.08);
}
.process-step h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 21px;
  color: var(--forest);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.process-step p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.process-step__connector {
  align-self: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0 6px, transparent 6px 12px);
}

/* ---------- Quote band ---------- */
.quote-band {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 110px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.quote-band__leaf { width: 34px; height: 41px; margin: 0 auto 26px; }
.quote-band blockquote {
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.6vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--forest);
}
.quote-band blockquote em { color: var(--sage); }
.quote-band__attr {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about { background: var(--cream); padding-top: 0; }
.about__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about__visual { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }
.about__frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--forest);
  padding: 70px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.about__frame-inner {
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 56px 28px;
}
.about__leaf {
  width: 44px; height: 53px;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  --leaf: var(--cream);
  --leaf-2: var(--gold-soft);
}
.about__frame-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.about__frame-tag {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.about__frame-accent {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -18px -18px auto;
  width: 120px; height: 120px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-soft));
  z-index: -1;
}
.about__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 16.5px; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.about__checks { list-style: none; margin: 28px 0 0; padding: 0; }
.about__checks li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 0 10px 36px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--forest);
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(30, 61, 47, 0.15);
}
.about__checks li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 12px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  color: var(--forest);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact { overflow: hidden; }
.contact__blob {
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  left: -180px; top: -160px;
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.28), transparent 70%);
}
.contact__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
}
.contact__lede { font-size: 17.5px; color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.8); margin: 0 0 40px; max-width: 440px; }
.contact__meta p {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.contact__meta span {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.contact__meta a { color: var(--cream); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5); width: fit-content; }
.contact__meta a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }

.contact__form {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 38px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.form-row { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-row label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--forest);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.form-row input,
.form-row select,
.form-row textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 10px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease);
  resize: vertical;
}
.form-row input:focus,
.form-row select:focus,
.form-row textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--sage);
  background: var(--white);
}
.contact__fine {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 14px 0 0;
}
.contact__fine.is-success { color: var(--sage); font-weight: 500; }
.contact__fine.is-error { color: #B0563C; font-weight: 500; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer {
  background: var(--forest-deep);
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.75);
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.footer__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px 48px;
}
.footer__brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-right: auto; }
.footer__leaf {
  width: 30px; height: 36px;
  --leaf: var(--cream);
  --leaf-2: var(--gold-soft);
}
.footer__name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 17px;
}
.footer__tag { margin: 2px 0 0; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; font-family: var(--font-serif); color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.6); }
.footer__links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 22px; }
.footer__links a {
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer__copy { width: 100%; margin: 8px 0 0; font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.45); }

/* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease), transform 0.9s var(--ease);
}
.reveal--delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.reveal--delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal--delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  /* elements whose final state is normally reached via animation */
  .vine-path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  .vine-dot { opacity: 1; }
  .hero__underline::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 70px; }
  .hero__visual { max-width: 520px; }
  .hero__vine { display: none; }
  .why__grid, .about__grid, .contact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; }
  .about__visual { max-width: 440px; margin-inline: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .nav__links, .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav__mobile.is-open { display: flex; }
  .nav.is-open { background: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.97); }
  .nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

  .hero { padding-top: 120px; }
  .hero__card-stack { min-height: 380px; }
  .float-card--chip-2 { left: 0; }
  .services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process__steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-step__connector { width: 1.5px; height: 36px; margin-inline: auto; background: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold) 0 6px, transparent 6px 12px); }
  .bq-break { display: none; }
  .contact__form { padding: 30px 24px; }
}