/* =====================================================================================
   sell.css - Balar Media Group design system, built from Sell's Figma
   (file paZHXCytd4vkdOvgyozTgL, frames Home 845:113, About 791:196, Projects 694:8,
   case studies 694:*, service pages 99:935 / 99:1287 / 738:*).
   Values are Figma px at the 1920 frame. Fluid sizes use --u = 1px at 1920, scaling down
   with the viewport:  calc(N * var(--u))  ==  N/1920 * 100vw.
   Content column: Jesse's 17 Jul law, hard cap 1440px (Figma column is 1520 at 1920).
   ONE file for every page. Page-specific CSS belongs in a page <style> only when unavoidable.
   ===================================================================================== */

:root{
  --ink:#090909; --ink-2:#27272d; --muted:rgba(10,10,10,.6); --line:#d6d6d6;
  --teal:#046276; --teal-2:#065465; --dot:#026a81; --icon:#06768d; --hl:#287379; --hl-2:#38a4ad;
  --dark:#00303e; --dark-2:#003747; --dark-3:#013646; --dark-line:#19555a; --dark-dim:#2a515c;
  --tag:#c0d8e0; --tag-ink:#282828; --panel:#f4f4f4; --card:#f5f5f5; --star:#fed009;
  --gut:clamp(16px,5vw,96px);
  --wrap:min(1440px, calc(100vw - 2 * var(--gut)));
  --u:calc(100vw / 1920);
  --r-xl:40px; --r-lg:30px; --r-md:24px; --r-sm:20px;
  --f-display:"Plus Jakarta Sans",system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
  --f-text:"General Sans","Plus Jakarta Sans",system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
}
@media (min-width:1920px){:root{--u:1px}}

/* ---------- base ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--f-text);font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);background:#fff;line-height:1.45;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
img,video,svg{display:block;max-width:100%}
img{height:auto}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font:inherit;color:inherit;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer}
input,textarea{font:inherit}
.s-wrap{width:var(--wrap);margin-inline:auto}
.s-sr{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap}
.s-skip{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:8px;z-index:200;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);padding:10px 16px;border-radius:8px}
.s-skip:focus{left:8px}

/* ---------- type ---------- */
.s-eyebrow{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:var(--f-text);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(14px,calc(20*var(--u)),20px);line-height:1.15;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink)}
.s-eyebrow--dot::before{content:"";width:9.5px;height:9.5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--dot);flex:0 0 auto}
.on-dark .s-eyebrow,.s-eyebrow--light{color:#fff}
.s-h1{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(34px,calc(65*var(--u)),65px);line-height:1.077;letter-spacing:-.046em}
.s-h2{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(30px,calc(60*var(--u)),60px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.06em;color:var(--ink)}
.s-h2 .hl,.s-hl{color:var(--hl)}
.s-h2--xl{font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(40px,calc(90*var(--u)),90px);line-height:1.247;letter-spacing:-.079em}
.s-h2--lg{font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(38px,calc(85*var(--u)),85px);line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.07em}
.s-h2--md{font-size:clamp(28px,calc(50*var(--u)),50px);letter-spacing:-.025em;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink-2)}
.s-h3{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(22px,calc(30*var(--u)),30px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.035em}
.s-lede{font-family:var(--f-text);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(17px,calc(22*var(--u)),22px);line-height:1.2;color:var(--muted)}
.s-lede p+p,.s-prose p+p{margin-top:1.2em}
.s-body{font-family:var(--f-text);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(16px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px);line-height:1.44;color:var(--muted)}
.on-dark,.s-dark{color:#fff}
.on-dark .s-h2,.on-dark .s-h3,.s-dark .s-h2,.s-dark .s-h3{color:#fff}
.on-dark .s-lede,.on-dark .s-body,.s-dark .s-lede,.s-dark .s-body{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82)}

/* ---------- buttons (Figma "btn": 66px pill, 18px General Sans Medium, arrow) ---------- */
.s-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;height:66px;padding:0 30px 0 36px;border-radius:1920px;background:var(--teal);color:#fff;font-family:var(--f-text);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(16px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px);line-height:17px;white-space:nowrap;border:1.5px solid var(--teal);transition:background .2s,color .2s,border-color .2s,transform .2s}
.s-btn .a{display:inline-block;font-family:Inter,var(--f-text);font-size:20px;line-height:1;transition:transform .2s}
.s-btn:hover{background:var(--teal-2);border-color:var(--teal-2)}
.s-btn:hover .a{transform:translateX(3px)}
.s-btn--ghost{background:transparent;border-color:#fff;color:#fff}
.s-btn--ghost:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--dark);border-color:#fff}
.s-btn--line{background:transparent;border-color:var(--teal);color:var(--teal)}
.s-btn--line:hover{background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.s-btn--sm{height:62px;padding:0 30px;font-size:clamp(14px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px);text-transform:uppercase}
.s-btns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px 18px;align-items:center}
@media (max-width:640px){.s-btn{height:56px;padding:0 24px 0 28px}}

/* ---------- header (Figma "Menu" 845:593) ---------- */
.s-hdr{position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto 0;z-index:90;transition:background .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.s-hdr__in{width:min(1760px,calc(100vw - 2*var(--gut)));margin:0 auto;height:clamp(76px,calc(140*var(--u)),140px);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:24px}
.s-hdr__logo{flex:0 0 auto;width:clamp(150px,calc(230*var(--u)),230px)}
.s-hdr__logo img{width:100%;height:auto}
.s-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(24px,calc(50*var(--u)),50px);margin-left:auto;margin-right:clamp(24px,calc(128*var(--u)),128px)}
.s-nav a{font-family:var(--f-text);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(14px,calc(17*var(--u)),17px);text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;letter-spacing:.01em;transition:color .2s}
.s-nav a:hover,.s-nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:#b9dfe9}
.s-hdr__cta{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center}
.s-hdr__cta .s-btn{height:clamp(46px,calc(62*var(--u)),62px);min-width:clamp(150px,calc(181*var(--u)),181px);padding:0 22px}
.s-burger{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:6px;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.s-burger span{width:18px;height:1.8px;background:#fff;border-radius:2px}
.s-hdr.scrolled{background:rgba(0,48,62,.96);box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18);backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.s-hdr.scrolled .s-hdr__in{height:clamp(68px,calc(96*var(--u)),96px)}
@media (max-width:1180px){.s-nav{display:none}.s-hdr__cta .s-btn--ghost{display:none}.s-hdr__cta{margin-left:auto}}
@media (max-width:560px){.s-hdr__cta .s-btn{display:none}}

/* ---------- hero (Figma "Header"/"Hero Banner") ---------- */
.s-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;background:#0b2a33;border-radius:0 0 var(--r-xl) var(--r-xl);min-height:clamp(560px,calc(898*var(--u)),898px);display:flex;align-items:flex-end}
.s-hero--home{min-height:clamp(620px,calc(1120*var(--u)),1120px);align-items:center}
.s-hero__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.s-hero__bg img,.s-hero__bg video{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.s-hero__bg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,var(--shade,.2))}
.s-hero__in{position:relative;z-index:1;width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(120px,calc(250*var(--u)),250px) 0 clamp(70px,calc(110*var(--u)),110px)}
.s-hero--home .s-hero__in{padding-bottom:clamp(90px,calc(160*var(--u)),160px)}
.s-hero__eyebrow{font-family:var(--f-text);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(14px,calc(20*var(--u)),20px);line-height:21px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:clamp(14px,calc(21*var(--u)),21px)}
.s-hero__title{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(36px,calc(65*var(--u)),65px);line-height:1.077;letter-spacing:-.046em;max-width:17ch}
.s-hero--home .s-hero__title{font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(46px,calc(100*var(--u)),100px);line-height:1.26;letter-spacing:-.03em;max-width:14ch}
.s-hero__lede{margin-top:clamp(18px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px);max-width:598px;font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(17px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px);line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:-.027em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9)}
.s-hero__lede p+p{margin-top:.6em}
.s-hero .s-btns{margin-top:clamp(26px,calc(45*var(--u)),45px)}
.s-hero__note{margin-top:22px;max-width:620px;display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:clamp(14px,calc(16*var(--u)),16px);line-height:1.45;color:rgba(255,255,255,.88)}
.s-hero__note .tick{flex:0 0 20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:11px;margin-top:1px}
.s-hero__explore{position:absolute;z-index:1;right:clamp(20px,calc(84*var(--u)),84px);bottom:clamp(24px,calc(90*var(--u)),90px);font-family:Inter,var(--f-text);font-weight:500;font-size:19px;display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;color:#fff}
.s-crumbs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);margin-bottom:18px}
.s-crumbs a:hover{color:#fff}
.s-crumbs .sep{opacity:.6}
@media (max-width:640px){.s-hero__explore{display:none}.s-hero{border-radius:0 0 24px 24px}}

/* ---------- sections & panels ---------- */
.s-sec{padding-block:clamp(64px,calc(150*var(--u)),150px)}
.s-sec--tight{padding-block:clamp(48px,calc(100*var(--u)),100px)}
.s-panel{background:var(--panel);border-radius:var(--r-xl)}
.s-panel--flat{background:var(--panel)}
.s-dark{position:relative;background:var(--dark);border-radius:var(--r-xl);color:#fff;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.s-dark::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:url(../img/s/noise.png) 0 0/256px 256px;opacity:.05;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none}
.s-dark--grad{background:var(--dark-2)}
.s-dark--grad::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 0 10% 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#287379 0%,rgba(40,40,40,0) 60%);opacity:.2;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none}
.s-overlap{margin-top:calc(-1 * var(--r-xl))}
.s-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:28px 40px;align-items:end;margin-bottom:clamp(36px,calc(80*var(--u)),80px)}
.s-head--center{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;justify-items:center}
.s-head .s-eyebrow{margin-bottom:12px}
.s-head--center .s-eyebrow{justify-content:center}
@media (max-width:820px){.s-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;align-items:start}}

/* ---------- split: heading left, copy right (About Intro 791:245, Home "Why Choose" 845:241) ---------- */
.s-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,716fr) minmax(0,611fr);gap:clamp(28px,calc(149*var(--u)),149px);align-items:start}
.s-split__l .s-eyebrow{margin-bottom:clamp(14px,calc(20*var(--u)),20px)}
.s-split__l .s-btns{margin-top:clamp(26px,calc(39*var(--u)),39px)}
.s-split__r{padding-top:6px}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-split{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- media with Sell's notched corner ---------- */
.s-notch{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;background:var(--card)}
.s-notch>img,.s-notch>video{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.s-notch__cut{position:absolute;background:var(--notch,var(--panel));width:clamp(64px,calc(139*var(--u)),139px);height:clamp(42px,calc(91*var(--u)),91px)}
.s-notch__cut::before,.s-notch__cut::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:24px;height:24px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%,transparent 23.5px,var(--notch,var(--panel)) 24px)}
.s-notch--tl .s-notch__cut{top:0;left:0;border-bottom-right-radius:24px}
.s-notch--tl .s-notch__cut::before{top:100%;left:0}
.s-notch--tl .s-notch__cut::after{top:0;left:100%}
.s-notch--br .s-notch__cut{bottom:0;right:0;border-top-left-radius:24px}
.s-notch--br .s-notch__cut::before{bottom:100%;right:0;transform:rotate(180deg)}
.s-notch--br .s-notch__cut::after{bottom:0;right:100%;transform:rotate(180deg)}

/* ---------- home intro (845:164): image left 468x604, copy right ---------- */
.s-intro{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,468fr) minmax(0,896fr);gap:clamp(28px,calc(130*var(--u)),130px);align-items:start}
.s-intro .s-notch{aspect-ratio:468/604}
.s-intro__copy{padding-top:clamp(0px,calc(47*var(--u)),47px)}
.s-intro__copy .s-eyebrow{margin-bottom:clamp(16px,calc(30*var(--u)),30px)}
.s-intro__copy .s-lede{margin-top:clamp(18px,calc(35*var(--u)),35px);max-width:825px}
.s-intro__copy .s-btns{margin-top:clamp(24px,calc(23*var(--u)),23px)}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-intro{grid-template-columns:1fr}.s-intro .s-notch{max-width:468px}}

/* ---------- icon features (845:181) ---------- */
.s-feats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(var(--cols,3),minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(28px,calc(80*var(--u)),80px)}
.s-feat__ic{height:32px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end}
.s-feat__ic img{height:29px;width:auto}
.s-feat hr{border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin:clamp(18px,calc(22*var(--u)),22px) 0 clamp(22px,calc(31*var(--u)),31px)}
.s-feat h3{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(21px,calc(30*var(--u)),30px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.035em;margin-bottom:clamp(12px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px)}
.s-feat p{font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(15px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px);line-height:1.444;color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width:980px){.s-feats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:640px){.s-feats{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- stats (About 791:253) ---------- */
.s-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(24px,calc(48*var(--u)),48px)}
.s-stat .s-stat__t{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(18px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px);line-height:1.17;padding-bottom:clamp(16px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.s-stat .s-stat__n{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(54px,calc(90*var(--u)),90px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.012em;margin:clamp(10px,calc(12*var(--u)),12px) 0 clamp(8px,calc(14*var(--u)),14px)}
.s-stat .s-stat__n small{font-size:.42em;letter-spacing:0}
.s-stat p{font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(15px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px);line-height:1.444;color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width:980px){.s-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}

/* ---------- wide image (About 791:278) ---------- */
.s-wide{aspect-ratio:1526/506}
@media (max-width:640px){.s-wide{aspect-ratio:4/3}}

/* ---------- team (791:286): dark rounded block, B&W portrait cards with name tab ---------- */
.s-team{padding-block:clamp(70px,calc(159*var(--u)),159px) clamp(70px,calc(176*var(--u)),176px);text-align:center}
.s-team .s-eyebrow{justify-content:center;margin-bottom:clamp(6px,calc(8*var(--u)),8px)}
.s-team__grid{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:clamp(20px,calc(38*var(--u)),38px);margin-top:clamp(40px,calc(125*var(--u)),125px);text-align:left}
.s-person{position:relative;width:min(448px,calc((var(--wrap) - 2*clamp(20px,calc(38*var(--u)),38px))/3));aspect-ratio:448/596;border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;background:#adadad}
.s-person img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 20%;filter:grayscale(1)}
.s-person__tab{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;background:var(--dark);border-top-right-radius:24px;padding:14px 26px 14px 14px;min-height:78px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.s-person__tab::before,.s-person__tab::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:24px;height:24px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0,transparent 23.5px,var(--dark) 24px)}
.s-person__tab::before{left:0;bottom:100%}
.s-person__tab::after{left:100%;bottom:0}
.s-person__n{font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(19px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.017em;color:#fff}
.s-person__r{margin-top:10px;font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(14px,calc(16*var(--u)),16px);line-height:1.1;color:#fff}
@media (max-width:980px){.s-person{width:calc((var(--wrap) - 20px)/2)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.s-person{width:100%}}

/* ---------- client logos grid (791:371) ---------- */
.s-logos{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(12px,calc(33*var(--u)),33px) clamp(12px,calc(33*var(--u)),33px);margin-top:clamp(36px,calc(55*var(--u)),55px)}
.s-logos li{list-style:none;background:var(--card);border-radius:var(--r-md);aspect-ratio:294/286;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:14%}
.s-logos img{max-height:100%;width:auto;max-width:100%;object-fit:contain;filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.85}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-logos{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media (max-width:520px){.s-logos{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}

/* ---------- logo marquee (845:152) ---------- */
.s-logoband{position:relative;padding:clamp(36px,calc(66*var(--u)),66px) 0 clamp(20px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px)}
.s-logoband__cap{text-align:center;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(14px,calc(20*var(--u)),20px);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:clamp(28px,calc(62*var(--u)),62px)}
.s-logoband__view{overflow:hidden;position:relative;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 25%,#000 75%,transparent 100%);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 25%,#000 75%,transparent 100%)}
.s-logoband__track{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(40px,calc(90*var(--u)),90px);width:max-content;animation:s-marq 50s linear infinite}
.s-logoband__track img{height:clamp(34px,calc(56*var(--u)),56px);width:auto;max-width:210px;object-fit:contain;filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.8}
.s-logoband__view:hover .s-logoband__track{animation-play-state:paused}

/* ---------- big text marquee "Let's work together." ---------- */
.s-marquee{overflow:hidden;padding-block:clamp(30px,calc(60*var(--u)),60px)}
.s-marquee__track{display:flex;gap:clamp(40px,calc(80*var(--u)),80px);width:max-content;animation:s-marq 36s linear infinite}
.s-marquee__track span{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(56px,calc(144*var(--u)),144px);line-height:1.33;letter-spacing:-.033em;white-space:nowrap;color:var(--ink)}
.s-marquee__track span.alt{color:var(--hl)}
@keyframes s-marq{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.s-marquee__track,.s-logoband__track{animation:none}}

/* ---------- expertise list (Home 1084:8) ---------- */
.s-exp{padding-block:clamp(70px,calc(177*var(--u)),177px) clamp(70px,calc(180*var(--u)),180px)}
.s-exp__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,317fr) minmax(0,1219fr);gap:clamp(28px,calc(150*var(--u)),150px);align-items:start}
.s-exp__panel{position:sticky;top:120px;margin-top:clamp(0px,calc(52*var(--u)),52px)}
.s-exp__panel img{width:100%;max-width:305px;aspect-ratio:305/217;object-fit:cover;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:clamp(20px,calc(54*var(--u)),54px)}
.s-exp__panel h3{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(17px,calc(20*var(--u)),20px);letter-spacing:-.032em;opacity:.6;margin-bottom:16px}
.s-exp__panel p{font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(15px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px);line-height:1.59}
.s-exp__list .s-eyebrow{margin-bottom:clamp(18px,calc(30*var(--u)),30px)}
.s-exp__item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--dark-line);padding:clamp(8px,calc(14*var(--u)),14px) 0 clamp(8px,calc(16*var(--u)),16px);color:var(--dark-dim);transition:color .3s}
.s-exp__item .t{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(34px,calc(102*var(--u)),102px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.07em;white-space:nowrap}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-exp__item .t{white-space:normal}}
.s-exp__item .n{font-family:Inter,var(--f-text);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(12px,calc(16*var(--u)),16px);letter-spacing:-.05em;margin-top:.5em;white-space:nowrap}
.s-exp__item.on,.s-exp__item:hover,.s-exp__item:focus-visible{color:#fff}
.s-exp__item.on .n b{color:#fff}
.s-exp__item .n i{font-style:normal;color:var(--hl)}
.s-exp__more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-top:clamp(40px,calc(110*var(--u)),110px);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(17px,calc(22*var(--u)),22px);color:#fff}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-exp__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.s-exp__panel{position:static;order:2}}

/* ---------- video / feature media (845:250) ---------- */
.s-video{position:relative;border-radius:25px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:1520/943;background:#111}
.s-video>img,.s-video>video{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.s-video::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.3);pointer-events:none}
.s-video__play{position:absolute;z-index:1;left:39%;top:45%;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px;color:#fff}
.s-video__play img{width:clamp(56px,calc(92*var(--u)),92px);height:auto}
.s-video__play b{display:block;font-family:Inter,var(--f-text);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(20px,calc(30*var(--u)),30px);letter-spacing:-.04em}
.s-video__play span{display:block;font-family:Inter,var(--f-text);font-size:16px;opacity:.6;margin-top:4px}

/* ---------- dark projects block (845:359): 2 staggered columns ---------- */
.s-pcols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(24px,calc(128*var(--u)),128px);width:min(1360px,100%);margin:0 auto}
.s-pcol{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:clamp(40px,calc(64*var(--u)),64px)}
.s-pcol:nth-child(2){padding-top:0}
.s-pcard{display:block;color:#fff}
.s-pcard__img{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-sm);overflow:hidden;background:#0d3f4c}
.s-pcard__img>img:first-child{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.s-pcard:hover .s-pcard__img>img:first-child{transform:scale(1.03)}
.s-pcard__go{position:absolute;right:25px;bottom:25px;width:42px!important;height:42px!important}
.s-pcard__cat{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:clamp(18px,calc(26*var(--u)),26px);font-weight:500;font-size:15px;color:var(--tag)}
.s-pcard__cat::before{content:"";width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--dot)}
.s-pcard__name{font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(24px,calc(32*var(--u)),32px);line-height:1.3;color:#f4f4f4;margin-top:6px}
.s-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:14px}
.s-tags span{background:var(--tag);color:var(--tag-ink);border-radius:1920px;padding:8px 14px;font-weight:400;font-size:13px;line-height:14px;text-transform:uppercase}
@media (max-width:760px){.s-pcols{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- slider (case studies 845:298, "What next?" 694:615) ---------- */
.s-slider{position:relative}
.s-slider__track{display:flex;gap:clamp(18px,calc(48*var(--u)),48px);overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scrollbar-width:none;padding-bottom:4px;margin-right:calc(-1 * (100vw - var(--wrap)) / 2);padding-right:calc((100vw - var(--wrap)) / 2)}
.s-slider__track::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.s-slide{flex:0 0 min(733px,82vw);scroll-snap-align:start;display:block}
.s-slide__img{position:relative;aspect-ratio:733/543;border-radius:var(--r-sm);overflow:hidden;background:var(--card)}
.s-slide__img>img:first-child{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.s-slide:hover .s-slide__img>img:first-child{transform:scale(1.03)}
.s-slide__tab{position:absolute;right:0;bottom:0;width:128px;height:80px;background:var(--notch,var(--panel));border-top-left-radius:24px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:flex-end;padding:0 25px 0 0}
.s-slide__tab::before,.s-slide__tab::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:24px;height:24px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 0 0,transparent 23.5px,var(--notch,var(--panel)) 24px)}
.s-slide__tab::before{right:0;bottom:100%}
.s-slide__tab::after{right:100%;bottom:0}
.s-slide__tab img{width:61px;height:61px;margin-bottom:0;position:relative;top:-0px;align-self:center}
.s-slide h3{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(24px,calc(36*var(--u)),36px);line-height:.75;margin:clamp(34px,calc(68*var(--u)),68px) 0 0 28px;color:#000}
.s-slide p{margin:clamp(22px,calc(33*var(--u)),33px) 0 0 28px;max-width:618px;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(16px,calc(19*var(--u)),19px);line-height:1.42;color:var(--muted)}
.s-slider__nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:24px;margin-top:clamp(30px,calc(48*var(--u)),48px)}
.s-slider__nav::before{content:"";flex:1;height:1px;background:#c8c8c8}
.s-slider__nav button{font-family:Inter,var(--f-text);font-size:16px;color:var(--hl);padding:4px}
.s-slider__nav button[disabled]{color:#c2c2c2}
.on-dark .s-slide h3{color:#fff}
.on-dark .s-slide p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}

/* ---------- full-bleed testimonial (Jesse ruling 17 Jul: full-bleed, locked height, square corners) ---------- */
.s-quote{position:relative;height:clamp(440px,44vw,640px);overflow:hidden;color:#fff;background:#001a21}
.s-quote__bg{position:absolute;inset:0}
.s-quote__bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.s-quote__bg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
.s-quote__in{position:relative;z-index:1;height:100%;width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.s-quote__slides{position:relative;max-width:1205px}
.s-quote__slides .s-quote__nav{position:absolute;right:0;bottom:-11px}
.s-quote__slide{display:none}
.s-quote__slide.on{display:block;animation:s-fade .5s var(--ease)}
.s-quote__q{position:relative;font-family:var(--f-text);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(24px,calc(54*var(--u)),54px);line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.037em;text-indent:clamp(52px,calc(138*var(--u)),138px)}
.s-quote__q::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.28em;width:40px;height:25px;text-indent:0;background:url(../img/s/quote.svg) no-repeat 0 0/contain}
.s-quote__foot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);margin-top:clamp(28px,calc(54*var(--u)),54px);padding-top:clamp(18px,calc(36*var(--u)),36px)}
.s-quote__who{font-weight:600;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase}
.s-quote__nav{display:flex;gap:18px}
.s-quote__nav button{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid #fff;font-family:Inter,var(--f-text);font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:#fff}
.s-quote__nav button:first-child{opacity:.4}
.s-quote__nav button:hover{opacity:1}
@keyframes s-fade{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@media (max-width:640px){.s-quote{height:460px}}

/* ---------- Google reviews (845:445) ---------- */
.s-greviews{background:var(--card);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:clamp(60px,calc(99*var(--u)),99px) 0 clamp(60px,calc(90*var(--u)),90px);text-align:center}
.s-greviews .s-eyebrow{justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-family:var(--f-display)}
.s-greviews__g{display:block;width:167px;margin:clamp(20px,calc(64*var(--u)),64px) auto 0}
.s-greviews__based{margin-top:10px;font-size:15px;color:var(--muted)}
.s-greviews__based a{color:var(--teal);font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.s-greviews__track{display:flex;gap:clamp(24px,calc(64*var(--u)),64px);overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scrollbar-width:thin;margin-top:clamp(40px,calc(89*var(--u)),89px);padding:0 calc((100vw - var(--wrap))/2) 14px;scroll-padding-inline:calc((100vw - var(--wrap))/2);text-align:left}
.s-review{flex:0 0 346px;scroll-snap-align:start}
.s-review b{display:block;font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#000}
.s-review .stars{display:flex;gap:13px;margin:15px 0 18px}
.s-review .stars img{width:22px;height:22px}
.s-review p{font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(16px,calc(19*var(--u)),19px);line-height:1.42;color:var(--muted)}
.s-review .when{margin-top:12px;font-size:13px;color:rgba(10,10,10,.45)}

/* ---------- technologies (694:10) ---------- */
.s-tech{text-align:center;padding-block:clamp(60px,calc(126*var(--u)),126px) clamp(60px,calc(140*var(--u)),140px)}
.s-tech .s-eyebrow{justify-content:center;margin-bottom:clamp(14px,calc(35*var(--u)),35px)}
.s-tech .s-h2{max-width:1006px;margin:0 auto;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.s-tech__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(10px,calc(32*var(--u)),32px);margin-top:clamp(36px,calc(88*var(--u)),88px);padding-inline:clamp(10px,calc(15*var(--u)),15px)}
.s-tech__row li{list-style:none;background:var(--card);border-radius:var(--r-md);height:clamp(90px,calc(142*var(--u)),142px);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.s-tech__row img{max-height:58px;max-width:60%;width:auto}
@media (max-width:760px){.s-tech__row{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}}

/* ---------- contact block (Footer 694:31) + our super footer ---------- */
.s-foot{background:var(--dark);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-xl) var(--r-xl) 0 0;position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;margin-top:calc(-1 * var(--r-xl))}
.s-foot::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:url(../img/s/noise.png) 0 0/256px 256px;opacity:.05;z-index:-1}
.s-contact{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,767fr) minmax(0,523fr);gap:clamp(40px,calc(208*var(--u)),208px);align-items:start;padding:clamp(80px,calc(206*var(--u)),206px) 0 clamp(60px,calc(100*var(--u)),100px)}
.s-contact__h{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(46px,calc(96*var(--u)),96px);line-height:1.125;letter-spacing:-.073em}
.s-contact__h .hl{color:var(--hl)}
.s-contact__lead{margin-top:clamp(18px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px);font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(20px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px);line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.02em;max-width:640px}
.s-contact__lede{margin-top:14px;font-size:clamp(16px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px);line-height:1.5;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);max-width:620px}
.s-contact__info{margin-top:clamp(28px,calc(52*var(--u)),52px);display:grid;gap:18px}
.s-contact__addr{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(16px,calc(20*var(--u)),20px);line-height:1.9}
.s-contact__ph{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(20px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px);letter-spacing:-.03em}
.s-contact__row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:22px 34px;margin-top:10px}
.s-contact__social{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;font-weight:700;font-size:18px}
.s-contact__social a{width:25px;height:25px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1.6px solid #fff;border-radius:50%}
.s-contact__social svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:#fff}
.s-contact__ack{margin-top:clamp(30px,calc(67*var(--u)),67px);padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);display:grid;gap:15px;max-width:641px;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(13px,calc(16*var(--u)),16px);line-height:1.625}
.s-contact__ack img{width:80px;height:48px}
.s-form{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border-radius:18px;padding:clamp(32px,calc(55*var(--u)),55px) clamp(22px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px) clamp(28px,calc(54*var(--u)),54px)}
.s-form h3{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(28px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px);line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.047em;text-align:center;max-width:399px;margin:0 auto}
.s-form .sub{margin:10px auto 26px;max-width:415px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(15px,calc(17*var(--u)),17px);line-height:1.47;color:var(--muted)}
.s-form .field{margin-bottom:9px}
.s-form input,.s-form textarea{width:100%;height:66px;border:0;border-radius:10px;background:var(--card);padding:0 16px;font-family:Inter,var(--f-text);font-weight:700;font-size:18px;letter-spacing:-.04em;color:var(--ink);outline:none}
.s-form textarea{height:110px;padding-top:20px;resize:vertical}
.s-form input::placeholder,.s-form textarea::placeholder{color:#999}
.s-form input:focus,.s-form textarea:focus{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--teal) inset}
.s-form button.s-btn{width:100%;margin-top:16px;border-radius:50px;font-weight:700}
.s-form .note{margin-top:16px;text-align:center;font-family:Inter,var(--f-text);font-weight:700;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:-.04em;color:var(--muted)}
.s-form .form-err{display:none;margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:#b3261e;text-align:center}
.s-form .form-done{display:none;text-align:center}
.s-form .form-done .tick{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:26px;margin:0 auto 18px}
@media (max-width:980px){.s-contact{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* our super footer, sitting in Sell's dark block */
.footer-top{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding:clamp(50px,calc(70*var(--u)),70px) 0 0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
.footer-top .wrap{width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto}
.footer-top p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.75}
.fmega-brand{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px 40px;margin-bottom:54px}
.fmega-brand .fb-l{max-width:430px}
.fmega-brand .flogo{height:44px;width:auto;margin-bottom:18px;filter:brightness(0) invert(1)}
.fb-r{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;text-align:right;font-size:14px}
.fb-r .fph{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;font-size:26px;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.fb-r span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-size:13px}
.fb-r .st{color:var(--star)}
.socials{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:18px}
.socials a{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;border:1.6px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:background .15s,border-color .15s}
.socials a:hover{background:var(--hl-2);border-color:var(--hl-2)}
.socials svg{stroke:#fff}
.fmega{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:38px clamp(18px,2.4vw,38px);border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding-top:46px}
.fmega h4{font-family:var(--f-text);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px;line-height:1.4}
.fmega h4 a{color:#fff}
.fmega h4 a:hover,.fmcol a:hover,.fb-r a:hover{color:#b9dfe9}
.fmcol a{display:block;font-size:14px;line-height:1.45;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);padding:4.5px 0;transition:color .15s}
.fareas{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);margin-top:52px;padding-top:34px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.fareas .fa-cap{flex-basis:100%;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#b9dfe9;margin-bottom:6px}
.fareas a{font-size:13px;font-weight:500;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:60px;padding:10px 19px;line-height:1;transition:background .2s,color .2s,border-color .2s}
.fareas a:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--dark);border-color:#fff}
.ack{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);max-width:860px;margin:40px auto 0;text-align:center;line-height:1.75}
.legal{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);margin-top:30px;padding:22px 0 92px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 24px;justify-content:center;font-family:Inter,var(--f-text);font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:-.04em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.legal a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
@media (max-width:1180px){.fmega{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:820px){.fb-r{text-align:left}}
@media (max-width:640px){.fmega{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px 22px}}

/* ---------- mega menu (ours, kept) ---------- */
.mmenu{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:120;display:block;visibility:hidden;opacity:0;padding:0;overflow-y:auto;background:#001a21;color:#fff;transition:opacity .3s,visibility .3s}
.mmenu.open{visibility:visible;opacity:1}
.mmenu .mm-close{position:fixed;top:20px;right:26px;z-index:2;color:#fff;font-size:38px;font-weight:300;line-height:1}
.mm-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;align-content:center;gap:clamp(20px,3vh,40px);max-width:1440px;margin:0 auto;width:100%;min-height:100svh;padding:100px 32px 56px}
.mm-nav{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.mmenu .mm-nav a{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:clamp(14px,2vw,28px);font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:clamp(28px,4.4vw,54px);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1.05;color:#fff;padding:clamp(11px,1.7vh,19px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .55s var(--ease),transform .55s var(--ease)}
.mmenu .mm-nav a:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.mmenu.open .mm-nav a{opacity:1;transform:none}
.mm-nav .mm-no{flex:0 0 auto;font-family:var(--f-text);font-size:clamp(12px,1.1vw,14px);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--hl-2)}
.mm-nav .mm-t{transition:color .2s,transform .25s ease}
.mmenu .mm-nav a:hover .mm-t{color:#b9dfe9;transform:translateX(8px)}
.mm-sub{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 26px;margin-top:26px}
.mm-sub a{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.05em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62)}
.mm-sub a:hover{color:#b9dfe9}
/* Let's Talk (Jesse 28 Sep): ONE thin bar under the links, the number on the left, the call to action on the right */
.mm-rail{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px 24px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:1920px;padding:7px 7px 7px clamp(22px,2.2vw,32px)}
.mm-rail__call{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:baseline;gap:4px 18px}
.mm-rail h4{color:var(--hl-2);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase}
.mmenu .mm-rail .mm-ph{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:clamp(22px,1.9vw,28px);font-weight:800;line-height:1.2;color:#fff;white-space:nowrap;transition:color .2s}
.mmenu .mm-rail .mm-ph:hover{color:#b9dfe9}
.mm-rail .s-btn{flex:0 0 auto;height:52px;padding:0 24px 0 30px}
/* computer: the links in two columns, sized to the window so the whole menu fits without scrolling */
@media (min-width:1024px){
  .mm-grid{padding:clamp(64px,10vh,96px) 32px clamp(24px,4vh,48px)}
  .mm-cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;align-items:start;column-gap:clamp(40px,5vw,96px)}
  .mmenu .mm-nav a{font-size:clamp(26px,min(3.3vw,4.8vh),50px);padding:clamp(5px,1.2vh,14px) 0}
}
@media (max-width:1023px){.mmenu .mm-nav:first-child a:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}}
@media (max-width:900px){.mm-grid{align-content:start;gap:34px;padding:92px 24px 48px}.mmenu .mm-nav a{font-size:clamp(24px,6.4vw,34px)}}
/* the Ruby chat button (widget.js, #ruby-root at the end of body) floats above everything: hide it while the menu is open */
.mmenu.open ~ #ruby-root{display:none}
/* phones: the bar stacks, the number over a full-width button */
@media (max-width:700px){.mm-rail{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:14px;border-radius:22px;padding:18px}.mm-rail .s-btn{width:100%}}

/* mobile sticky CTA */
.mob-cta{position:fixed;left:12px;right:12px;bottom:12px;z-index:80;display:none;gap:10px;transform:translateY(140%);transition:transform .3s}
.mob-cta.show{transform:none}
.mob-cta .s-btn{flex:1;height:52px;padding:0 16px}
@media (max-width:760px){.mob-cta{display:flex}}

/* ---------- FAQ (Sell style, our copy) ---------- */
.s-faq{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,560fr) minmax(0,880fr);gap:clamp(28px,calc(80*var(--u)),80px);align-items:start}
.s-faq__list{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq-q{width:100%;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;text-align:left;padding:clamp(20px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px) 0;font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(18px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px);line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--ink)}
.faq-q .sign{flex:0 0 42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--teal);position:relative}
.faq-q .sign::before,.faq-q .sign::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:14px;height:1.6px;background:var(--teal);transform:translate(-50%,-50%);transition:transform .25s}
.faq-q .sign::after{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(90deg)}
.faq-item.open .faq-q .sign::after{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0)}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .35s var(--ease)}
.faq-a>*{padding-bottom:clamp(20px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(16px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px);line-height:1.55;color:var(--muted);max-width:820px}
/* FAQ on any dark or teal section (s-dark, on-dark): white questions, light answers, white +/- (Jesse 28 Sep).
   Same component, so the font, weight and size match every other FAQ block. */
:is(.on-dark,.s-dark) .faq-q{color:#fff}
:is(.on-dark,.s-dark) .faq-item,:is(.on-dark,.s-dark) .s-faq__list{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
:is(.on-dark,.s-dark) .faq-a>*{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
:is(.on-dark,.s-dark) .faq-a a{color:#b9dfe9;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
:is(.on-dark,.s-dark) .faq-q .sign{border-color:#fff}
:is(.on-dark,.s-dark) .faq-q .sign::before,:is(.on-dark,.s-dark) .faq-q .sign::after{background:#fff}
:is(.on-dark,.s-dark) .faq-q:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #b9dfe9;outline-offset:4px}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-faq{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- long SEO copy in Sell's text components ---------- */
.s-prose{font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(16px,calc(19*var(--u)),19px);line-height:1.58;color:var(--muted);max-width:880px}
.s-prose h3{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(20px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px);letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.2;color:var(--ink);margin:1.6em 0 .5em}
.s-prose ul{margin:1em 0 0 1.1em}
.s-prose li{margin:.35em 0}
.s-prose a,.s-lede a,.s-body a{color:var(--teal);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.on-dark .s-prose{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.on-dark .s-prose h3{color:#fff}
.on-dark .s-prose a{color:#b9dfe9}

/* cards grid in Sell style (services, industries, locations, creatives) */
.s-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(var(--cols,3),minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(16px,calc(32*var(--u)),32px)}
.s-card{background:var(--card);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:clamp(24px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s}
a.s-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,48,62,.1)}
.s-card h3{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(20px,calc(26*var(--u)),26px);letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.15}
.s-card p{font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(15px,calc(17*var(--u)),17px);line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted)}
.s-card .more{margin-top:auto;padding-top:8px;font-weight:600;color:var(--teal)}
.s-dark .s-card,.on-dark .s-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.s-dark .s-card p,.on-dark .s-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
.s-dark .s-card .more,.on-dark .s-card .more{color:#b9dfe9}
@media (max-width:980px){.s-cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media (max-width:600px){.s-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* chips */
.s-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.s-chips a,.s-chips span{border:1.5px solid var(--teal);color:var(--dot);border-radius:1920px;padding:12px 22px;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;line-height:1;transition:background .2s,color .2s}
.s-chips a:hover,.s-chips a.on{background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.s-dark .s-chips a,.s-dark .s-chips span,.on-dark .s-chips a,.on-dark .s-chips span{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:#fff}
.s-dark .s-chips a:hover,.s-dark .s-chips a.on,.on-dark .s-chips a:hover,.on-dark .s-chips a.on{background:#fff;color:var(--dark)}

/* reveal */
.rv{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease)}
.rv.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.rv.d1{transition-delay:.08s}.rv.d2{transition-delay:.16s}.rv.d3{transition-delay:.24s}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.rv{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}}

/* checklist (791:218) */
.s-checks{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:10px;margin-top:clamp(18px,calc(22*var(--u)),22px)}
.s-checks li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(16px,calc(22*var(--u)),22px);line-height:1.2}
.s-checks li::before{content:"";flex:0 0 30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:#38a4ad url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath d='M11.25 3.34 10.7 3.86 4.99 9.26l-.52.49-.51-.49-2.67-2.52-.54-.52 1.03-1.09.54.52 2.15 2.03 5.2-4.92.54-.51z' fill='%23023746'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center/12px}
.s-logos img{width:max(calc(var(--w,160) * var(--u)),calc(var(--w,160) * .55px));height:auto;max-height:none}
@media (max-width:900px){#experts .s-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}}

/* ---------- home specifics ---------- */
.s-stats--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
@media (max-width:760px){.s-stats--3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.s-pcol--offset{padding-top:0}
.s-pcard__img img{aspect-ratio:auto}
.s-cshead{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,338fr) minmax(0,1159fr);gap:24px;margin-bottom:clamp(40px,calc(85*var(--u)),85px)}
.s-cshead .s-eyebrow{padding-top:10px}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-cshead{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.s-slide--ind{flex-basis:min(440px,78vw)}
.s-slide--ind .s-slide__img{aspect-ratio:440/600}
.s-slide--ind h3{margin-top:28px;line-height:1.1}
.s-slide--sq{flex-basis:min(420px,76vw)}
.s-slide--sq .s-slide__img{aspect-ratio:1}
.s-video--wave video{object-position:62% 45%}
.s-video--wave::after{display:none}
.s-dark .s-tags span{background:var(--tag)}
.s-split__r .s-tags{margin-top:22px}
.s-dark .s-card h3{color:#fff}
.s-dark .s-card a{color:#b9dfe9}

.s-moreworks{width:min(1360px,100%);margin:clamp(56px,calc(100*var(--u)),100px) auto 0}
.s-moreworks .s-eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}

/* ---------- /work/ grid (Figma 694:8) ---------- */
.s-hero__title--sub{font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(24px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px);letter-spacing:-.03em;margin-top:.35em;opacity:.95}
.s-wallhead{text-align:center;max-width:1164px;margin:0 auto}
.s-wallhead .s-lede{max-width:880px;margin-inline:auto}
.s-tabs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:10px 12px;margin:clamp(30px,calc(60*var(--u)),60px) auto clamp(40px,calc(70*var(--u)),70px);max-width:1200px}
.s-tab{height:clamp(44px,calc(57*var(--u)),57px);padding:0 clamp(18px,calc(32*var(--u)),32px);border-radius:1920px;border:1.5px solid var(--teal);color:var(--dot);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(14px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px);transition:background .2s,color .2s}
.s-tab:hover,.s-tab.on{background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.s-wgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(18px,calc(61*var(--u)),61px) clamp(14px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px)}
.s-wcard{position:relative;display:block;aspect-ratio:746/778;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;background:#0d2f38;color:#fff;isolation:isolate}
.s-wcard[hidden]{display:none}
.s-wcard>img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .7s var(--ease);z-index:-2}
.s-wcard::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;height:38%;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,0),rgba(0,0,0,.55));z-index:-1}
.s-wcard:hover>img{transform:scale(1.035)}
.s-wcard__label{position:absolute;left:clamp(20px,calc(72*var(--u)),72px);right:20px;bottom:clamp(20px,calc(62*var(--u)),62px)}
.s-wcard__cat{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(13px,calc(16*var(--u)),16px);line-height:1.6}
.s-wcard__cat::before{content:"";width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--dot)}
.s-wcard__name{display:block;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(22px,calc(32*var(--u)),32px);line-height:1.3}
.s-wmore{text-align:center;margin-top:clamp(40px,calc(100*var(--u)),100px)}
.s-wmore[hidden]{display:none}
.s-wmore .s-btn{padding:0 61px}
@media (max-width:640px){.s-wgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Balar at a glance (one consistent entity story for AI engines, in every footer) */
.s-glance{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding:clamp(40px,calc(60*var(--u)),60px) 0}
.s-glance__h{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(22px,calc(30*var(--u)),30px);letter-spacing:-.03em;color:#fff;margin-bottom:22px}
.s-glance__list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px 32px}
.s-glance__list dt{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#b9dfe9;margin-bottom:6px}
.s-glance__list dd{font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
@media (max-width:980px){.s-glance__list{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:520px){.s-glance__list{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.s-hero__bg video{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.s-swap{display:inline-block;color:#b9dfe9}
.s-swap.in{animation:s-fade .5s var(--ease)}

/* header (Jesse 28 Sep): phone instead of text nav, then Scope My Project, Contact, menu */
.s-hdr__cta{margin-left:auto}
.s-hdr__ph{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:#fff;font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(16px,calc(22*var(--u)),22px);letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-right:clamp(6px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px);white-space:nowrap}
.s-hdr__ph:hover{color:#b9dfe9}
@media (max-width:1180px){.s-hdr__ph span{display:none}.s-hdr__ph{width:48px;height:48px;justify-content:center;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);border-radius:50%;margin-right:0}}
@media (max-width:560px){.s-hdr__cta{gap:8px}.s-hdr__cta .s-btn:not(.s-btn--ghost){display:inline-flex;height:44px;min-width:0;padding:0 14px;font-size:13px}.s-hdr__logo{width:118px}.s-hdr__ph,.s-burger{width:44px;height:44px}}

/* team: one row of five (Jesse 28 Sep: "much smaller, all on one row") */
.s-team__grid{flex-wrap:nowrap;gap:clamp(12px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px)}
.s-person{width:auto;flex:1 1 0;max-width:280px;min-width:0}
.s-person img{object-position:50% 18%}
.s-person__tab{padding:10px 18px 10px 12px;min-height:60px;border-top-right-radius:18px}
.s-person__tab::before,.s-person__tab::after{width:18px;height:18px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0,transparent 17.5px,var(--dark) 18px)}
.s-person__n{font-size:clamp(15px,calc(19*var(--u)),19px)}
.s-person__r{font-size:clamp(12px,calc(13.5*var(--u)),13.5px);margin-top:6px}
@media (max-width:1100px){.s-team__grid{flex-wrap:wrap}.s-person{flex:0 0 calc((100% - 2*clamp(12px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px))/3);max-width:none}}
@media (max-width:640px){.s-team__grid{flex-wrap:nowrap;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;justify-content:flex-start;padding-bottom:8px;scrollbar-width:none}.s-person{flex:0 0 46%;scroll-snap-align:start}}

/* ---------- "Chapter" sections: the live site's side-by-side layout in Sell's styling (Jesse 28 Sep) ---------- */
.s-chapter{position:relative;display:grid;align-items:stretch;min-height:clamp(560px,calc(900*var(--u)),900px);overflow:hidden}
.s-chapter--media-right{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.22fr)}
.s-chapter--media-left{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.22fr) minmax(0,1fr)}
.s-chapter__copy{align-self:center;padding:clamp(64px,calc(130*var(--u)),130px) 0}
.s-chapter--media-right .s-chapter__copy{padding-left:calc((100vw - var(--wrap))/2);padding-right:clamp(24px,calc(60*var(--u)),60px)}
.s-chapter--media-left .s-chapter__copy{padding-right:calc((100vw - var(--wrap))/2);padding-left:clamp(24px,calc(70*var(--u)),70px)}
.s-chapter__copy .s-eyebrow{margin-bottom:clamp(14px,calc(20*var(--u)),20px)}
.s-chapter__copy .s-lede{margin-top:clamp(20px,calc(30*var(--u)),30px)}
.s-chapter__copy .s-btns{margin-top:clamp(26px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px)}
.s-chapter__media{position:relative;min-height:100%}
.s-chapter__media img,.s-chapter__media video{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.s-chapter--media-right .s-chapter__media{-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 22%);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 22%)}
.s-chapter--media-left .s-chapter__media{-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(270deg,transparent 0,#000 22%);mask-image:linear-gradient(270deg,transparent 0,#000 22%)}
.s-chapter__media--wave video{object-position:62% 45%}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-chapter{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;min-height:0}.s-chapter__copy{padding:56px var(--gut)!important}.s-chapter__media{min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:4/3;-webkit-mask-image:none!important;mask-image:none!important}.s-chapter--media-right .s-chapter__media{order:2}}

/* industries rail: the live site's card size and scroll (Jesse: "a lot smaller and scroll like the live site") */
.s-slide--ind{position:relative;flex:0 0 min(300px,72vw)}
.s-slide--ind .s-slide__img{aspect-ratio:738/1152;border-radius:18px}
.s-slide--ind .s-slide__img::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;height:45%;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,0),rgba(0,0,0,.55))}
.s-slide--ind .s-slide__tab{display:none}
.s-slide--ind h3{position:absolute;left:22px;right:18px;bottom:20px;margin:0;color:#fff;z-index:1;font-size:clamp(22px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px);line-height:1.1}
.s-slider__track:has(.s-slide--ind){gap:18px}
.s-exp__item .t{font-size:clamp(30px,calc(80*var(--u)),80px)}
@media (max-width:560px){.s-hdr__in{gap:10px}.s-hdr__logo{width:100px}.s-hdr__cta{gap:6px}.s-hdr__cta .s-btn:not(.s-btn--ghost){height:40px;padding:0 12px;font-size:12px}.s-hdr__ph,.s-burger{width:40px;height:40px}.s-burger span{width:16px}}
@media (max-width:360px){.s-hdr__logo{width:86px}.s-hdr__cta .s-btn:not(.s-btn--ghost){padding:0 10px;font-size:11.5px}}

/* home projects: smaller cards, whole artwork (natural ratio, CSS columns), 3 per row at 1440, 4 at 1920 */
.s-pgrid{column-count:3;column-gap:clamp(18px,calc(32*var(--u)),32px);width:100%}
.s-pgrid .s-pcard{break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:clamp(30px,calc(48*var(--u)),48px);display:block}
.s-pgrid .s-pcard__name{font-size:clamp(20px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px)}
.s-pgrid .s-pcard__go{width:36px!important;height:36px!important;right:16px;bottom:16px}
@media (min-width:1800px){.s-pgrid{column-count:4}}
@media (max-width:1000px){.s-pgrid{column-count:2}}
@media (max-width:600px){.s-pgrid{column-count:1}}
/* case studies: smaller scrolling cards like the live industry carousel */
.s-slide--cs{flex:0 0 min(360px,78vw)}
.s-slide--cs .s-slide__tab{width:84px;height:56px;border-top-left-radius:18px;padding-right:12px}
.s-slide--cs .s-slide__tab img{width:42px;height:42px}
.s-slide--cs h3{font-size:clamp(20px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px);line-height:1.2;margin:18px 0 0 4px}
/* marquee directly after a section: Sell's spacing, no empty band */
#case-studies{padding-bottom:clamp(20px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px)}
.s-marquee{padding-block:clamp(16px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px)}
.s-video--areas{aspect-ratio:16/10}
.s-video--areas video{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.s-video--areas::after{background:rgba(0,0,0,.1)}
/* projects read left-to-right (Jesse's five first), whole artwork, rows align to the top */
.s-pgrid{column-count:auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(30px,calc(48*var(--u)),48px) clamp(18px,calc(32*var(--u)),32px);align-items:start}
.s-pgrid .s-pcard{margin-bottom:0}
@media (min-width:1800px){.s-pgrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media (max-width:1000px){.s-pgrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media (max-width:600px){.s-pgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media (max-width:980px){.s-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
/* home "We are Balar": our own work, stacked to the height of the copy (Jesse: no stock photo) */
.s-intro{align-items:stretch}
.s-intro__stack{display:grid;gap:clamp(14px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px);align-content:start}
.s-intro__stack .s-notch{display:block;aspect-ratio:4/5}
.s-intro__stack .s-notch img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-intro__stack{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;max-width:none}}
/* How it works: three numbered step cards, one button row, one line */
.s-how{margin-top:clamp(58px,calc(110*var(--u)),110px);padding-top:clamp(56px,calc(90*var(--u)),90px);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.s-how__head{max-width:880px}
.s-how__head .s-eyebrow{margin-bottom:14px}
.s-how__head .s-lede{margin-top:18px}
.s-steps{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(16px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px);margin-top:clamp(36px,calc(56*var(--u)),56px)}
.s-step{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:clamp(24px,calc(36*var(--u)),36px)}
.s-step__n{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal);color:#fff;font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:22px}
.s-step h3{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(19px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px);line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin-bottom:10px}
.s-step p{font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(15px,calc(17*var(--u)),17px);line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted)}
.s-how__then{margin-top:22px;font-size:clamp(15px,calc(17*var(--u)),17px);line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted);max-width:880px}
.s-how__cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:18px 28px;margin-top:clamp(28px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px)}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
/* carousels: arrows either side, hidden at the ends, drag cursor */
.s-slider{position:relative}
.s-slider__track{scroll-behavior:smooth;cursor:grab}
.s-slider__track.is-drag{cursor:grabbing;scroll-snap-type:none;scroll-behavior:auto}
.s-slider__track.is-drag *{pointer-events:none}
[data-slider] .s-slider__nav{position:static;margin-top:clamp(24px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px)}
[data-slider] .s-slider__nav::before{display:none}
.s-slider__nav button{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--teal);background:#fff;color:var(--teal);font-size:18px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:opacity .2s,background .2s,color .2s}
.s-slider__nav button:hover{background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.s-slider__nav button.is-off{opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.s-slider:has(> .s-slider__track) > .s-slider__nav{position:absolute;inset:0;margin:0;pointer-events:none;display:block}
.s-slider:has(> .s-slider__track) > .s-slider__nav button{position:absolute;top:calc(var(--arrow-top, 50%) - 24px);pointer-events:auto;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
.s-slider:has(> .s-slider__track) > .s-slider__nav [data-prev]{left:-14px}
.s-slider:has(> .s-slider__track) > .s-slider__nav [data-next]{right:-14px}
@media (max-width:640px){.s-slider:has(> .s-slider__track) > .s-slider__nav [data-prev]{left:4px}.s-slider:has(> .s-slider__track) > .s-slider__nav [data-next]{right:4px}}
.s-greviews .s-slider__nav{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:14px}
/* platforms marquee (tools/platforms.json) */
.s-tech__view{margin-top:clamp(36px,calc(70*var(--u)),70px)}
.s-tech__track{gap:14px;animation-duration:70s}
.s-plat{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;background:var(--card);border-radius:var(--r-md);height:clamp(72px,calc(96*var(--u)),96px);padding:0 26px;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(14px,calc(17*var(--u)),17px);color:var(--ink)}
.s-plat img{width:28px;height:28px;flex:0 0 auto}
.s-tech__view:hover .s-tech__track{animation-play-state:paused}
.fplat{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);margin-top:46px;padding-top:30px}
.fplat h4{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin-bottom:12px}
.fplat p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.9;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62)}
.fplat__g{margin-right:14px}
.fplat__g b{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);font-weight:600}
/* Areas We Service: shared head, then either the film as a full-bleed background (--bg) or film + side column (--split) */
.s-areas__head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:18px clamp(28px,calc(80*var(--u)),80px);align-items:end}
.s-areas__head .s-eyebrow{grid-column:1/-1;margin-bottom:-4px}
.s-areas__head .s-lede{margin:0}
.s-areas--bg{position:relative;min-height:clamp(600px,calc(860*var(--u)),860px);display:flex;align-items:center;padding:clamp(80px,calc(140*var(--u)),140px) 0}
.s-areas__film{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1}
.s-areas__film video{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.s-areas__film::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(0,26,33,.88),rgba(0,26,33,.6) 55%,rgba(0,26,33,.35))}
.s-areas__in{position:relative}
.s-areas__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(28px,calc(80*var(--u)),80px);align-items:end;margin-top:clamp(32px,calc(56*var(--u)),56px)}
.s-areas--bg .s-card{background:rgba(0,26,33,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.s-areas__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(28px,calc(80*var(--u)),80px);align-items:stretch;margin-top:clamp(32px,calc(56*var(--u)),56px)}
.s-areas__grid .s-video{aspect-ratio:16/10;height:100%}
.s-areas__side{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px}
.s-areas__side .s-card{margin:0}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-areas__head,.s-areas__row,.s-areas__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
/* home "who we are": centred copy, team row directly under (Jesse 28 Sep) */
.s-who__copy{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.s-who__copy .s-eyebrow{justify-content:center;margin-bottom:18px}
.s-who__copy .s-lede{margin-top:24px}
.s-who__copy .s-lede p+p{margin-top:1em}
.s-who__copy .s-btns{justify-content:center}
.s-who__team{justify-content:center;margin-top:clamp(40px,calc(70*var(--u)),70px)}
/* three featured projects aligned under the three steps */
.s-how__work{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(16px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px);margin-top:clamp(28px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px)}
.s-how__work .s-pcard{color:var(--ink)}
.s-how__work .s-pcard__img{aspect-ratio:4/5}
.s-how__work .s-pcard__name{color:var(--ink);font-size:clamp(19px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px)}
.s-how__work .s-pcard__cat{color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-how__work{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:560px){.s-how__work{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
/* /results/ win cards */
.s-wins{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(16px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px);margin-top:clamp(30px,calc(50*var(--u)),50px)}
.s-win{background:var(--card);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:clamp(22px,calc(32*var(--u)),32px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.s-win__c{font-weight:600;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dot)}
.s-win__k{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(18px,calc(22*var(--u)),22px);line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink)}
.s-win__v{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:clamp(26px,calc(36*var(--u)),36px);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--ink);margin-top:6px}
.s-win__v span{color:var(--muted);font-weight:500;font-size:.72em}
.s-win__v b{color:var(--hl);margin:0 6px}
.s-win__d{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted)}
.s-win__p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:auto;padding-top:10px}
.s-win__link{font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:var(--teal)}
@media (max-width:980px){.s-wins{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:600px){.s-wins{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* =====================================================================================
   Story components (Jesse 28 Sep 2026): About "Business first" card, the vertical timeline
   (About: every shift in the web; Jesse's bio: his story in chapters), How we work cards,
   What our clients say, the team-card bio link and Jesse's bio page. Sell's tokens throughout.
   ===================================================================================== */

/* team card that opens a bio: the whole card is the link (name and role only on the card) */
.s-person__go{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;border-radius:inherit}
.s-person__go::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M4.5 11.5 11.5 4.5M6 4.5h5.5V10' fill='none' stroke='%23046276' stroke-width='1.8' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/15px no-repeat;box-shadow:0 6px 16px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.35);transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.s-person__go:hover::after,.s-person__go:focus-visible::after{transform:translate(2px,-2px)}
.s-person__go:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #b9dfe9;outline-offset:3px}
.s-person img,.s-biz__photo img{transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.s-person:has(.s-person__go):hover img,.s-biz__photo:hover img{transform:scale(1.03)}

/* Balar at a glance: the one summary, above the facts */
.s-glance__sum{max-width:1000px;margin:0 0 26px;font-size:clamp(15px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px);line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.88)}

/* About: Business first (Jesse card) */
.s-biz{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,420px) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(28px,calc(110*var(--u)),110px);align-items:center}
.s-biz__photo{position:relative;margin:0;border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:3/4;background:#adadad}
.s-biz__photo img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 18%}
.s-biz__photo .s-person__tab{z-index:1}
.s-biz__copy .s-lede{margin-top:clamp(18px,calc(26*var(--u)),26px);font-size:clamp(18px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px);line-height:1.45;color:var(--ink-2)}
.s-biz__copy .s-btns{margin-top:clamp(24px,calc(38*var(--u)),38px)}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-biz{grid-template-columns:1fr}.s-biz__photo{width:min(340px,100%)}}

/* the vertical timeline */
.s-tl-head{max-width:900px}
.s-tl-head .s-lede{margin-top:clamp(16px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px)}
.s-dark .s-tl-head .s-lede{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.s-tl{position:relative;margin-top:clamp(36px,calc(80*var(--u)),80px);view-timeline-name:--s-tl}
.s-tl__list{list-style:none;position:relative}
.s-tl__rail{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:50%;width:2px;margin-left:-1px;border-radius:2px;background:rgba(4,98,118,.16);overflow:hidden}
.s-tl__rail::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--hl-2),var(--teal));transform-origin:50% 0}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){@supports (animation-timeline:view()){.s-tl__rail::after{animation:s-tl-fill linear both;animation-timeline:--s-tl;animation-range:cover 12% cover 78%}}}
@keyframes s-tl-fill{from{transform:scaleY(0)}to{transform:scaleY(1)}}
.s-tl__ch{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) clamp(76px,calc(150*var(--u)),150px) minmax(0,1fr);align-items:center;padding-block:clamp(22px,calc(48*var(--u)),48px)}
.s-tl__node{grid-column:2;grid-row:1;justify-self:center;align-self:center;position:relative;z-index:1;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:clamp(46px,calc(64*var(--u)),64px);height:clamp(46px,calc(64*var(--u)),64px);border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--teal);color:var(--teal);font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(17px,calc(22*var(--u)),22px);transition:background .6s var(--ease),color .6s var(--ease),box-shadow .6s var(--ease)}
.s-tl__ch.in .s-tl__node{background:var(--teal);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(4,98,118,.1)}
.s-tl__txt{grid-column:1;grid-row:1;justify-self:end;max-width:560px;text-align:right}
.s-tl__ch:nth-child(even) .s-tl__txt{grid-column:3;justify-self:start;text-align:left}
.s-tl__media{grid-column:3;grid-row:1;justify-self:start}
.s-tl__ch:nth-child(even) .s-tl__media{grid-column:1;justify-self:end}
.s-tl__k{display:block;margin-bottom:10px;font-family:var(--f-text);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(13px,calc(16*var(--u)),16px);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--hl)}
.s-tl__h{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(24px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px);line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.04em;color:var(--ink)}
.s-tl--text .s-tl__h{font-size:clamp(21px,calc(30*var(--u)),30px)}
.s-tl__txt p{margin-top:clamp(12px,calc(16*var(--u)),16px);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(16px,calc(19*var(--u)),19px);line-height:1.6;color:var(--muted)}
.s-tl__txt p+p{margin-top:1em}
.s-tl-close{margin-top:clamp(36px,calc(70*var(--u)),70px);max-width:900px;font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(20px,calc(30*var(--u)),30px);line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--ink)}
/* on dark (About) */
.s-dark .s-tl__rail{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.s-dark .s-tl__node{background:var(--dark);border-color:var(--hl-2);color:#b9dfe9}
.s-dark .s-tl__ch.in .s-tl__node{background:var(--hl-2);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(56,164,173,.14)}
.s-dark .s-tl__h,.s-dark .s-tl-close{color:#fff}
.s-dark .s-tl__txt p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
/* optional chapter photo (Jesse's bio): one frame and one tone, so old photos look intentional.
   No photo = nothing renders (never a placeholder). Captions never carry years. */
.s-tl__media{position:relative;margin:0;width:min(100%,520px);padding:clamp(8px,calc(12*var(--u)),12px) clamp(8px,calc(12*var(--u)),12px) clamp(12px,calc(16*var(--u)),16px);background:#fff;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 22px 44px -22px rgba(0,48,62,.4),0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.06);transform:rotate(var(--tilt,-1.2deg))}
.s-tl__ch:nth-child(even) .s-tl__media{--tilt:1.2deg}
.s-tl__frame{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:3px;background:#dfe7e9}
.s-tl__frame img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.08) brightness(1.03)}
.s-tl__frame::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--hl);mix-blend-mode:soft-light;opacity:.45;pointer-events:none}
.s-tl__media figcaption{margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;color:var(--muted);text-align:center}
/* gentle reveal: text and photo slide in from their side (off when the visitor prefers less motion) */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference) and (min-width:901px){
  .s-tl__ch.rv{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .s-tl__ch .s-tl__txt,.s-tl__ch .s-tl__media{opacity:0;transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease)}
  .s-tl__ch .s-tl__txt{transform:translateX(-28px)}
  .s-tl__ch:nth-child(even) .s-tl__txt{transform:translateX(28px)}
  .s-tl__ch .s-tl__media{transform:translateX(28px) rotate(var(--tilt,-1.2deg))}
  .s-tl__ch:nth-child(even) .s-tl__media{transform:translateX(-28px) rotate(var(--tilt,1.2deg))}
  .s-tl__ch.in .s-tl__txt{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .s-tl__ch.in .s-tl__media{opacity:1;transform:rotate(var(--tilt,-1.2deg));transition-delay:.12s}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .s-tl__rail{left:23px}
  .s-tl__ch{grid-template-columns:46px minmax(0,1fr);column-gap:18px;align-items:start}
  .s-tl__node,.s-tl__ch:nth-child(even) .s-tl__node{grid-column:1;grid-row:1 / span 2;justify-self:start;align-self:start}
  .s-tl__txt,.s-tl__ch:nth-child(even) .s-tl__txt,.s-tl__media,.s-tl__ch:nth-child(even) .s-tl__media{grid-column:2;grid-row:auto;justify-self:stretch;text-align:left;max-width:none}
  .s-tl__media{margin-bottom:18px;width:auto}
}

/* About: How we work (four cards) */
.s-hww{margin-top:clamp(28px,calc(56*var(--u)),56px)}
.s-hww__n{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(15px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px);color:var(--hl)}
.s-hww__card h3{margin-top:clamp(6px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px)}
@media (min-width:981px) and (max-width:1240px){.s-hww{--cols:2!important}}

/* About: What our clients say (one trust line), straight into the Google reviews */
.s-refs{padding:clamp(64px,calc(130*var(--u)),130px) 0 clamp(24px,calc(44*var(--u)),44px);text-align:center}
.s-refs .s-lede{max-width:760px;margin:clamp(12px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px) auto 0}

/* Jesse's bio (Jesse 29 Sep): a full-bleed surf banner with his booking call to action; his portrait, name and role
   centred under it; his first-person bio with a slim "The road here" timeline; "Off the clock"; then every Google
   review that names him as one slow marquee. */
.s-bio-banner{min-height:clamp(420px,calc(640*var(--u)),640px);align-items:center;text-align:center}
.s-bio-banner .s-hero__bg::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,54,66,.74) 0%,rgba(0,54,66,.5) 42%,rgba(0,54,66,.66) 100%)}
.s-bio-banner .s-hero__in{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;padding:clamp(120px,calc(180*var(--u)),180px) 0 clamp(64px,calc(110*var(--u)),110px)}
.s-bio-banner__h{max-width:20ch;font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(30px,calc(64*var(--u)),64px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.045em;color:#fff;text-wrap:balance}
.s-bio-banner .s-btns{justify-content:center;margin-top:clamp(24px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px)}
.s-bio-banner__call{margin-top:16px;font-size:clamp(15px,calc(18*var(--u)),18px);color:rgba(255,255,255,.88)}
.s-bio-banner__call a{font-weight:700;color:#fff;white-space:nowrap}
.s-bio-banner__call a:hover{color:#b9dfe9}
.s-bio-head{padding-top:clamp(18px,calc(30*var(--u)),30px);text-align:center}
.s-bio-head .s-crumbs{justify-content:center;margin-bottom:clamp(22px,calc(36*var(--u)),36px);color:var(--muted)}
.s-bio-head .s-crumbs a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.s-bio-portrait{margin:0 auto;width:300px;padding:8px;background:#fff;border-radius:30px;box-shadow:0 34px 60px -34px rgba(0,48,62,.5),0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.05)}
.s-bio-portrait img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/4;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 20%;border-radius:22px}
.s-bio-head__name{margin-top:clamp(22px,calc(32*var(--u)),32px);font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(38px,calc(64*var(--u)),64px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.045em;color:var(--ink)}
.s-bio-head__role{margin-top:10px;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(13px,calc(17*var(--u)),17px);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal)}
.s-bio-social{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:14px;margin-top:clamp(20px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px)}
.s-bio-social__a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:#003642;color:#fff;transition:background .2s,color .2s,transform .2s}
.s-bio-social__a svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.s-bio-social__a:hover,.s-bio-social__a:focus-visible{background:#70b8d0;color:#003642;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.s-bio-social__a:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #70b8d0;outline-offset:3px}
.s-bio-main{padding:clamp(56px,calc(110*var(--u)),110px) 0 clamp(64px,calc(120*var(--u)),120px)}
.s-bio-main__col{max-width:780px}
.s-bio-copy p{font-size:clamp(17px,calc(20*var(--u)),20px);line-height:1.7;color:var(--ink-2)}
.s-bio-copy p+p{margin-top:1.1em}
.s-bio-copy strong{font-weight:700;color:var(--ink)}
.s-bio-copy p a{font-weight:600;color:var(--teal);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.s-bio-copy p a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.s-bio-copy .s-bio-copy__lead{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(20px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px);line-height:1.45;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink)}
.s-bio-cta{margin-top:clamp(34px,calc(52*var(--u)),52px);padding-top:clamp(28px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.s-bio-copy .s-bio-cta__h{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:clamp(22px,calc(32*var(--u)),32px);line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--ink)}
.s-bio-copy .s-bio-cta__h strong{font-weight:600}
.s-bio-cta .s-btns{margin-top:clamp(18px,calc(26*var(--u)),26px)}
.s-bio-copy .s-bio-cta__call{margin-top:14px;font-size:16px;color:var(--muted)}
.s-bio-copy .s-bio-cta__call a{font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap}
@media (max-width:640px){.s-bio-portrait{width:220px;padding:6px;border-radius:24px}.s-bio-portrait img{border-radius:18px}}
.s-bio-quotes{padding:clamp(64px,calc(120*var(--u)),120px) 0}
.s-bio-quote{margin:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:clamp(24px,calc(36*var(--u)),36px)}
.s-bio-quote .stars{display:flex;gap:3px}
.s-bio-quote .stars img{width:20px;height:20px}
.s-bio-quote blockquote{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(16px,calc(19*var(--u)),19px);line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink)}
.s-bio-quote figcaption{margin-top:auto;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink-2)}
.s-bio-quote figcaption span{display:block;margin-top:2px;font-weight:400;font-size:14px;color:var(--muted)}
.s-bio-quotes .s-btns{margin-top:clamp(24px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px)}
/* the review rail: a slow marquee that pauses on hover or focus; the list is in the DOM once (the loop copy is
   aria-hidden); with reduced motion it is a plain horizontal scroll */
.s-bio-rail{--gap:clamp(16px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px);--w:clamp(280px,calc(420*var(--u)),420px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;margin-top:clamp(28px,calc(50*var(--u)),50px);padding-block:6px}
.s-bio-rail::before,.s-bio-rail::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;z-index:1;width:clamp(20px,6vw,120px);pointer-events:none}
.s-bio-rail::before{left:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--panel),rgba(244,244,244,0))}
.s-bio-rail::after{right:0;background:linear-gradient(270deg,var(--panel),rgba(244,244,244,0))}
.s-bio-rail:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--teal);outline-offset:4px;border-radius:12px}
.s-bio-rail__track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:s-bio-rail calc(var(--n,10) * 13s) linear infinite}
.s-bio-rail:hover .s-bio-rail__track,.s-bio-rail:focus-within .s-bio-rail__track{animation-play-state:paused}
.s-bio-rail__list{display:flex;gap:var(--gap);margin:0;padding:0 var(--gap) 0 0;list-style:none}
.s-bio-rail__list>li{display:flex;flex:0 0 var(--w);width:var(--w)}
.s-bio-rail .s-bio-quote{width:100%}
@keyframes s-bio-rail{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .s-bio-rail{overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scroll-padding-inline:var(--gut);padding-inline:var(--gut);scrollbar-width:thin}
  .s-bio-rail::before,.s-bio-rail::after{display:none}
  .s-bio-rail__track{animation:none}
  .s-bio-rail__list[aria-hidden="true"]{display:none}
  .s-bio-rail__list>li{scroll-snap-align:start}
}

/* home: WE ARE BALAR (Jesse 28 Sep): full content width, two columns (5/12 + 7/12), four points in a 2x2 grid,
   and the limited-time offer as one full-width accent strip. Sell's tokens only. */
.s-who--split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,5fr) minmax(0,7fr);gap:clamp(28px,calc(96*var(--u)),96px);align-items:start}
.s-who--split .s-who__copy{max-width:none;margin:0;text-align:left}
.s-who--split .s-who__copy .s-eyebrow{justify-content:flex-start;margin-bottom:18px}
.s-who--split .s-who__copy .s-btns{justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:clamp(24px,calc(34*var(--u)),34px)}
.s-who__lead{margin-top:clamp(18px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px);color:var(--ink)}
.s-who__call{margin-top:14px}
.s-who__call a{color:var(--ink);font-weight:700}
.s-who__points{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(24px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px) clamp(24px,calc(48*var(--u)),48px);padding-top:6px}
.s-who__points li{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:clamp(18px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px)}
.s-who__points h3{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(19px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px);line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--ink)}
.s-who__points p{margin-top:10px;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(15px,calc(17*var(--u)),17px);line-height:1.55;color:var(--muted)}
.s-who__offer{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:clamp(20px,calc(48*var(--u)),48px);margin-top:clamp(36px,calc(64*var(--u)),64px);padding:clamp(22px,calc(34*var(--u)),34px) clamp(22px,calc(44*var(--u)),44px);border-radius:var(--r-md);background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.s-who__offer p{max-width:980px;font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(17px,calc(22*var(--u)),22px);line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.s-who__offer .s-btn{flex:0 0 auto}
@media (max-width:1023px){.s-who--split{grid-template-columns:1fr}.s-who__offer{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}}
@media (max-width:767px){.s-who__points{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* =====================================================================================
   Pass 2 (Jesse 28-29 Sep 2026)
   ===================================================================================== */

/* client logo marquee = the statement: big, even, confident. Each logo carries --h (its desktop height in px,
   set by tools/logo-sizes.py from its real proportions so small marks and wide wordmarks read evenly). */
.s-logoband .s-logoband__view{-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent 100%);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent 100%)}
.s-logoband .s-logoband__track{gap:clamp(44px,calc(88*var(--u)),88px)}
.s-logoband .s-logoband__track>img{height:calc(var(--h,64) * var(--k,1) * 1px);width:auto;max-width:none;filter:grayscale(1) brightness(.34) contrast(1.2);opacity:.9}
@media (max-width:1100px){.s-logoband .s-logoband__track>img{--k:.8}}
@media (max-width:640px){.s-logoband .s-logoband__track>img{--k:.6}}

/* stats rows: understated (the logos are the statement). Small grey numbers, light labels, captions in ink. */
:is(.s-stats,.svc-band){gap:clamp(18px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px)}
:is(.s-stats,.svc-band) .s-stat .s-stat__t{font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(13px,calc(15*var(--u)),15px);line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:.01em;color:var(--muted);padding-bottom:clamp(8px,calc(12*var(--u)),12px)}
:is(.s-stats,.svc-band) .s-stat .s-stat__n{color:var(--muted);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(24px,calc(38*var(--u)),38px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:clamp(8px,calc(10*var(--u)),10px) 0 clamp(4px,calc(6*var(--u)),6px)}
:is(.s-stats,.svc-band) .s-stat .s-stat__n small,.svc-band .s-stat__n .st{font-size:.5em}
:is(.s-stats,.svc-band) .s-stat p:not(.s-stat__t):not(.s-stat__n){font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(14px,calc(16*var(--u)),16px);line-height:1.45;color:var(--ink)}
.s-logoband .s-stats{margin-top:clamp(26px,calc(44*var(--u)),44px)!important}
:is(.s-dark,.on-dark) :is(.s-stats,.svc-band) .s-stat .s-stat__t{color:rgba(255,255,255,.66)}
:is(.s-dark,.on-dark) :is(.s-stats,.svc-band) .s-stat .s-stat__n{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
:is(.s-dark,.on-dark) :is(.s-stats,.svc-band) .s-stat p:not(.s-stat__t):not(.s-stat__n){color:#fff}

/* ranges never break across lines ("1-3%", "8-12 weeks") */
.s-nw{white-space:nowrap}

/* WE ARE BALAR offer strip: deep teal, one soft glow, the offer highlighted, a solid powder-blue CTA */
.s-who__offer{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(120deg,#003642 0%,#02404e 55%,#046276 100%);padding:clamp(26px,calc(42*var(--u)),42px) clamp(24px,calc(54*var(--u)),54px);box-shadow:0 26px 50px -30px rgba(0,54,66,.6)}
.s-who__offer::before{content:"";position:absolute;right:-10%;top:-70%;width:48%;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(112,184,208,.34),rgba(112,184,208,0) 70%);z-index:-1;pointer-events:none}
.s-who__offer-copy{max-width:1000px}
.s-who__offer p.s-who__offer-l1{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(17px,calc(24*var(--u)),24px);line-height:1.42;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#fff}
.s-who__hl{color:#70b8d0}
.s-who__offer p.s-who__offer-l2{margin-top:clamp(12px,calc(16*var(--u)),16px);font-size:inherit}
.s-who__pill{display:inline-block;padding:7px 15px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(112,184,208,.16);border:1px solid rgba(112,184,208,.6);color:#d6eef6;font-family:var(--f-text);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(13px,calc(15*var(--u)),15px);letter-spacing:.02em}
.s-btn--solid{background:#70b8d0;border-color:#70b8d0;color:#003642;font-weight:700}
.s-btn--solid:hover,.s-btn--solid:focus-visible{background:#fff;border-color:#fff;color:#003642}
@media (max-width:1023px){.s-who__offer .s-btn--solid{width:100%}}

/* How it works: the monthly spotlight heading, and a big CTA beside the section heading */
.s-spot{margin-top:clamp(36px,calc(64*var(--u)),64px)}
.s-spot .s-eyebrow{margin-bottom:10px}
.s-spot__h{font-size:clamp(22px,calc(34*var(--u)),34px);letter-spacing:-.035em}
.s-spot + .s-how__work{margin-top:clamp(18px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px)}
.s-how__head--cta{max-width:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:clamp(24px,calc(64*var(--u)),64px);align-items:center}
.s-how__intro{max-width:880px}
.s-how__act{text-align:center}
.s-btn--xl{height:clamp(66px,calc(84*var(--u)),84px);padding:0 clamp(34px,calc(50*var(--u)),50px);font-size:clamp(17px,calc(21*var(--u)),21px);font-weight:700;box-shadow:0 18px 36px -18px rgba(4,98,118,.6)}
.s-qual__call{margin-top:12px;font-size:15px;color:var(--muted)}
.s-qual__call a{color:var(--ink);font-weight:700}
.on-dark .s-qual__call,.s-dark .s-qual__call{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
.on-dark .s-qual__call a,.s-dark .s-qual__call a{color:#fff}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-how__head--cta{grid-template-columns:1fr}.s-how__act{text-align:left}.s-how__act .s-btn--xl,.s-qual .s-btn--xl{width:100%}}

/* image testimonial band: every photo in full, never cropped. Desktop and tablet: the band takes the active
   photo's own proportions (--ar, set per slide; the height eases between slides) with the quote on top.
   Phones: the photo first, then the quote on a dark panel below it. */
.s-quote{height:auto;aspect-ratio:var(--ar,2.196);transition:height .45s var(--ease)}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .s-quote{aspect-ratio:auto;height:auto!important;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
  .s-quote__bg{position:relative;inset:auto;aspect-ratio:var(--ar,2.196)}
  .s-quote__bg::after{display:none}
  .s-quote__in{height:auto;padding:26px 0 30px}
}

/* video testimonial (Sell, Figma 845:250): her image card, round play, "Watch Video"; lite embed on click */
.s-video__play .s-video__txt{display:block;opacity:1;margin:0;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit}
button.s-video__play{text-align:left;cursor:pointer}
button.s-video__play:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #b9dfe9;outline-offset:6px;border-radius:999px}
.s-video iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}
.s-video.playing::after{display:none}
@media (max-width:640px){.s-video__play{left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);gap:14px}}
/* Jesse's bio: one "off the clock" photo after the story, same frame and tone as the chapter photos */
.s-bio-off{padding-bottom:clamp(56px,calc(110*var(--u)),110px)}
.s-bio-off__fig{margin:0 auto;width:min(380px,82%);--tilt:-2deg}
.s-bio-off__fig .s-tl__frame img{aspect-ratio:1}
/* case study rails end with "See all N case studies" (N counted from /work/) */
.s-slide__img.s-slide__all{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:flex-end;padding:clamp(22px,calc(34*var(--u)),34px);background:linear-gradient(135deg,#003642 0%,#02404e 55%,#046276 100%);color:#fff}
.s-slide__alln{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(56px,calc(104*var(--u)),104px);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.04em}
.s-slide__allt{margin-top:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(15px,calc(20*var(--u)),20px);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#b9dfe9}

/* logo band v3 (Jesse 29 Sep): the marquee is the statement, every logo in one mid-grey tone (--f per logo, from
   tools/logo-sizes.py) and similar visual mass (--h); the stats became ONE quiet, centred proof line. */
.s-logoband{padding:clamp(28px,calc(52*var(--u)),52px) 0 clamp(16px,calc(28*var(--u)),28px)}
.s-logoband__cap{margin-bottom:clamp(20px,calc(36*var(--u)),36px)}
.s-logoband .s-logoband__track>img{filter:var(--f,grayscale(1));opacity:1;transition:filter .3s}
.s-logoband .s-logoband__track>img:hover{filter:var(--f,grayscale(1)) brightness(.72)}
@media (max-width:640px){.s-logoband .s-logoband__track>img{--k:.66}}
.s-proof{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:baseline;gap:4px 14px;width:var(--wrap);margin:clamp(22px,calc(34*var(--u)),34px) auto 0;text-align:center;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--muted)}
.s-proof__n{color:var(--ink-2);font-weight:600}
.s-proof__star{color:var(--star);font-size:.85em;margin-left:3px}
.s-proof__sep{color:rgba(10,10,10,.25)}
@media (max-width:640px){.s-proof{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:2px;font-size:14px}.s-proof__sep{display:none}}
#trusted + .s-sec{padding-top:clamp(40px,calc(96*var(--u)),96px)}

/* WE ARE BALAR sales banner (Jesse 29 Sep, his words): short and eye-catching. A slow powder-blue ticker along the
   top, a soft light sweep every ~4s and a gentle pulse ring on the button; all still when motion is reduced. */
.s-offer{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;margin-top:clamp(32px,calc(56*var(--u)),56px);border-radius:var(--r-md);background:linear-gradient(120deg,#003642 0%,#02404e 55%,#046276 100%);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 26px 50px -30px rgba(0,54,66,.6)}
.s-offer__ticker{overflow:hidden;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(112,184,208,.28);background:rgba(0,0,0,.14)}
.s-offer__track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:s-ticker 32s linear infinite}
.s-offer__track span{padding:7px 0;white-space:nowrap;font-family:var(--f-text);font-weight:700;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.2em;color:#70b8d0}
@keyframes s-ticker{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.s-offer__in{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;grid-template-areas:"h btn" "h note";align-items:center;column-gap:clamp(18px,calc(48*var(--u)),48px);row-gap:10px;padding:clamp(20px,calc(30*var(--u)),30px) clamp(22px,calc(46*var(--u)),46px)}
.s-offer__h{grid-area:h;font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(22px,calc(42*var(--u)),42px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:#fff}
.s-offer__btn{grid-area:btn;justify-self:center;position:relative;z-index:2}
.s-offer__btn::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-5px;border-radius:inherit;border:2px solid rgba(112,184,208,.75);animation:s-pulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;pointer-events:none}
@keyframes s-pulse{0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.85}100%{transform:scale(1.12);opacity:0}}
.s-offer__note{grid-area:note;max-width:340px;justify-self:center;text-align:center;font-size:14px;line-height:1.45;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.s-offer::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 38%,rgba(255,255,255,.16) 50%,transparent 62%);transform:translateX(-120%);animation:s-shine 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;pointer-events:none;z-index:1}
@keyframes s-shine{0%,55%{transform:translateX(-120%)}85%,100%{transform:translateX(120%)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.s-offer__track,.s-offer__btn::before{animation:none}.s-offer::after{display:none}}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-offer__in{grid-template-columns:1fr;grid-template-areas:"h" "note" "btn"}.s-offer__note{justify-self:start;text-align:left;max-width:none}.s-offer__btn{width:100%}}
/* banner kept compact: shorter than the old strip */
.s-offer__track span{padding:5px 0;font-size:11px}
.s-offer__in{padding:clamp(12px,calc(16*var(--u)),16px) clamp(20px,calc(40*var(--u)),40px);row-gap:6px}
.s-offer__h{font-size:clamp(20px,calc(38*var(--u)),38px)}
.s-offer__btn{height:50px;padding:0 24px 0 28px;font-size:15px}
.s-offer__note{max-width:470px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.4}
@media (max-width:900px){.s-offer__in{padding:18px 20px 20px;row-gap:12px}}