/* ============================================================
   DECCAN ADS: brand system + styles
   Colour lives ONLY in the token blocks below.
   Components read semantic tokens (--bg/--surface/--text/--accent…),
   never brand hexes, so a dark section is one class: .on-dark
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  /* ---------- BRAND TOKENS ---------- */
  --color-primary:        #D92D20;  /* Deccan Red */
  --color-dark:           #111111;  /* Deccan Ink */
  --color-background:     #F8F5EF;  /* Deccan Cream */
  --color-white:          #FFFFFF;
  --color-muted:          #6B6B6B;  /* Warm Gray */

  /* Derived variations: same hues only, no new colours */
  --color-primary-hover:  #B0241A;  /* red, darkened for hover */
  --color-primary-press:  #8F1C14;
  --color-primary-text:   #C42318;  /* red that clears 4.5:1 on cream */
  --color-primary-light:  #F4655A;  /* red that clears 4.5:1 on ink */
  --color-primary-wash:   rgba(217,45,32,.08);
  --color-dark-2:         #1A1A1A;
  --color-cream-2:        #F1ECE2;  /* cream, one step down */
  --color-line:           #E4DED2;  /* warm gray hairline */

  /* ---------- SEMANTIC (remapped by .on-dark) ---------- */
  --bg:          var(--color-background);
  --surface:     var(--color-white);
  --surface-2:   var(--color-cream-2);
  --text:        var(--color-dark);
  --text-dim:    var(--color-muted);
  --line:        var(--color-line);
  --accent:      var(--color-primary);
  --accent-hover:var(--color-primary-hover);
  --accent-text: var(--color-primary-text);
  --on-accent:   var(--color-white);
  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 2px rgba(17,17,17,.05);
  --shadow-md:   0 14px 34px -22px rgba(17,17,17,.35);
  --tile-bg:     var(--color-cream-2);

  --max: 1240px;
  --pad: clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
  --r: 16px;
  --r-lg: 24px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);

  --f-display: "Manrope", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --f-sans: "Inter", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  color-scheme: light;
}

/* Ink sections: one class flips every component inside */
.on-dark{
  --bg:          var(--color-dark);
  --surface:     #171717;
  --surface-2:   #1E1E1E;
  --text:        var(--color-white);
  --text-dim:    #A7A29A;
  --line:        rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  --accent-text: var(--color-primary-light);
  --shadow-md:   0 26px 60px -34px #000;
  --tile-bg:     #171717;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; scroll-behavior:smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ html{ scroll-behavior:auto; } }

body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--f-sans);
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.6;
  letter-spacing:-.006em;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
figure,figcaption{ margin:0; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
button{ font:inherit; color:inherit; }
svg{ display:block; }
::selection{ background:var(--color-primary); color:var(--color-white); }

:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset:3px;
  border-radius:6px;
}

.wrap{ width:100%; max-width:var(--max); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:var(--pad); }
.sr-only{
  position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px;
  overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0 0 0 0); white-space:nowrap; border:0;
}
.skip{
  position:fixed; top:-100px; left:16px; z-index:200;
  background:var(--color-primary); color:var(--color-white);
  padding:12px 18px; border-radius:10px; font-weight:600;
  transition:top .2s var(--ease);
}
.skip:focus{ top:16px; }

/* ---------------- type ---------------- */
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--f-sans);
  font-size:12px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent-text); display:flex; align-items:center; margin:0 0 22px;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{
  margin:0; font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:-.022em; line-height:1.08; text-wrap:balance;
}
h2{ font-size:clamp(32px,4.4vw,52px); line-height:1.06; }
h3{ font-size:clamp(20px,2.1vw,25px); letter-spacing:-.018em; line-height:1.24; }
/* second line of a heading: same family, heavier, for emphasis */
.serif{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:800; font-style:normal; letter-spacing:-.028em; }
.lede{
  font-family:var(--f-sans); font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(16.5px,1.5vw,19px); color:var(--text-dim); line-height:1.65;
  max-width:62ch; margin:22px 0 0;
}
section{ position:relative; }
.sec{ padding-block:clamp(84px,11vw,140px); }
.sec-head{ max-width:820px; margin-bottom:clamp(48px,6vw,72px); }

/* ---------------- buttons ---------------- */
.btn{
  position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
  padding:15px 26px; border:1px solid transparent; border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--color-primary); color:var(--color-white);
  font-family:var(--f-sans); font-weight:600; font-size:15.5px; letter-spacing:-.006em;
  cursor:pointer; overflow:hidden; isolation:isolate;
  transition:background .3s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn:hover{ background:var(--color-primary-hover); transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.015); box-shadow:0 12px 26px -14px rgba(217,45,32,.7); }
.btn:active{ background:var(--color-primary-press); transform:translateY(0) scale(1); }
.btn .ico{ transition:transform .35s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .ico{ transform:translateX(3px); }

.btn-ghost{
  background:transparent; color:var(--text);
  border-color:var(--text); box-shadow:none;
}
.btn-ghost:hover{
  background:var(--text); color:var(--bg);
  box-shadow:none; transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.015);
}
.btn-ghost:active{ background:var(--text); }

.btn-sm{ padding:11px 18px; font-size:14px; }
.btn-lg{ padding:19px 34px; font-size:17px; }

.wa-ico{ width:18px; height:18px; flex:none; }

/* ---------------- nav ---------------- */
.nav{
  position:fixed; inset:0 0 auto; z-index:100;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:background .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.nav.is-stuck{
  background:rgba(248,245,239,.86);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom-color:var(--color-line);
}
.nav-in{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; height:74px; }

/* Logo: wordmark works as ink-on-cream, white-on-ink, red+ink, or mono */
.logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; }
.logo-mark{ width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:8px; flex:none; display:block; }
.logo-txt{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-size:17px; font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.01em; color:var(--text);
}
.logo-txt b{ font-weight:800; }
.logo-txt span{ color:var(--text-dim); font-weight:700; margin-left:.14em; }

.nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2px; }
.nav-links a{
  position:relative; padding:9px 14px; border-radius:999px;
  font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500; color:var(--text-dim);
  transition:color .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:14px; right:14px; bottom:4px; height:1.5px;
  background:var(--color-primary); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--text); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.is-active::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.nav-links a.is-active{ color:var(--text); }
.nav-cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }

.burger{
  display:none; width:42px; height:42px; border:1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--color-white); cursor:pointer; padding:0; place-items:center;
}
.burger span{ display:block; width:17px; height:1.5px; background:var(--color-dark); transition:transform .35s var(--ease), opacity .25s; }
.burger span+span{ margin-top:5px; }
.nav.is-open .burger span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav.is-open .burger span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.nav.is-open .burger span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-menu{
  position:fixed; inset:74px 0 auto; z-index:99;
  background:var(--color-background);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-line);
  padding:10px var(--pad) 26px;
  display:grid; gap:2px;
  transform:translateY(-8px); opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-menu.is-open{ opacity:1; transform:none; pointer-events:auto; }
.mobile-menu a{ padding:14px 4px; font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:700; font-size:20px; letter-spacing:-.02em; color:var(--color-dark); border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-line); }
.mobile-menu .btn{
  margin-top:20px; color:var(--color-white);
  padding:14px 22px; font-family:var(--f-sans); font-weight:600;
  font-size:15px; letter-spacing:-.006em; border-bottom:0;
}

/* ---------------- hero ---------------- */
.hero{
  position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center;
  padding-block:132px 88px; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--color-background);
}
.hero-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:clamp(32px,5vw,72px); align-items:center;
  width:100%;
}
.hero-copy{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
.hero h1{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(38px,5.9vw,76px);
  line-height:1.04; letter-spacing:-.032em; color:var(--color-dark);
}
.hero h1 .ln{ display:block; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:.09em; margin-bottom:-.09em; }
.hero h1 .ln i{
  display:block; font-style:normal;
  transform:translateY(105%);
  animation:rise .95s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.hero h1 .ln:nth-child(2) i{ animation-delay:.09s; }
.hero h1 em{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-style:normal; font-weight:800;
  color:var(--color-primary);
}
@keyframes rise{ to{ transform:none; } }

.hero .lede{ max-width:46ch; }
.hero-actions{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin-top:36px; }
.hero-note{
  margin-top:28px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-dim);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
}
.pulse{
  width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--color-primary); flex:none;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(217,45,32,.5); animation:pulse 2.6s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse{ 70%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 9px rgba(217,45,32,0); } 100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(217,45,32,0); } }

.fade-up{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); animation:fadeUp .9s var(--ease-out) forwards; }
.d1{ animation-delay:.2s } .d2{ animation-delay:.3s } .d3{ animation-delay:.4s } .d4{ animation-delay:.5s }
@keyframes fadeUp{ to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }

/* hero collage */
.collage{ position:relative; z-index:1; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:12px; }
.collage-col{ display:grid; gap:12px; will-change:transform; }
.collage-col:nth-child(1){ animation:drift 19s ease-in-out infinite; }
.collage-col:nth-child(2){ animation:drift 23s ease-in-out infinite reverse; margin-top:-26px; }
.collage-col:nth-child(3){ animation:drift 21s ease-in-out infinite .8s; }
@keyframes drift{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(-9px) } 50%{ transform:translateY(9px) } }

.tile{
  position:relative; border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--color-white); border:1px solid var(--color-line);
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px) scale(.96);
  animation:tileIn .8s var(--ease-out) forwards;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}
.collage-col:nth-child(2) .tile:first-child{ aspect-ratio:1/1; }
.collage-col:nth-child(3) .tile:first-child{ aspect-ratio:1/1.15; }
@keyframes tileIn{ to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }
.tile .art{ position:absolute; inset:0; background:var(--tile-bg); }
.tile .art img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
/* scrim keeps the label legible whatever the photo does down there */
.tile .art::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(17,17,17,0) 45%,rgba(17,17,17,.5) 100%);
}
.tile .lbl{
  position:absolute; left:10px; bottom:10px; z-index:2;
  font-family:var(--f-sans); font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:6px 10px; border-radius:999px; color:var(--color-dark);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.9); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
.tile .scan{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 40%,rgba(217,45,32,.12) 50%,transparent 60%);
  transform:translateY(-100%); animation:scan 7s linear infinite;
}
.collage-col:nth-child(2) .scan{ animation-delay:2.2s; }
.collage-col:nth-child(3) .scan{ animation-delay:4.4s; }
@keyframes scan{ 0%{transform:translateY(-100%)} 60%,100%{transform:translateY(100%)} }

.glow{ position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(90px); pointer-events:none; z-index:0; }
.glow-a{ width:44vw; height:44vw; top:-16vw; right:-12vw; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(217,45,32,.13),transparent 70%); }
.glow-b{ width:38vw; height:38vw; bottom:-18vw; left:-14vw; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(17,17,17,.07),transparent 70%); }

.grid-bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(17,17,17,.045) 1px,transparent 1px),
                   linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(17,17,17,.045) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:68px 68px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 78% 62% at 50% 38%,#000,transparent 72%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 78% 62% at 50% 38%,#000,transparent 72%);
}

/* ---------------- trust strip + marquee ---------------- */
.strip{ border-block:1px solid var(--color-line); background:var(--color-white); }
.strip-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
.strip-item{
  padding:36px 28px; border-right:1px solid var(--color-line);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;
}
.strip-item:first-child{ padding-left:0; }
.strip-item:last-child{ border-right:0; }
.strip-item .k{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px); font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.03em; line-height:1;
  display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:2px; color:var(--color-dark);
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}
.strip-item .k span{ color:var(--color-primary); }
.strip-item .v{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-dim); }

.marquee{
  overflow:hidden; border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-line); background:var(--color-background);
  padding-block:15px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);
}
.marquee-track{ display:flex; margin:0; padding:0; width:max-content; animation:slide 46s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
@keyframes slide{ to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
.marquee-track li{
  list-style:none; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:34px; padding-inline:17px;
  font-size:14px; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0; color:var(--text-dim); white-space:nowrap;
}
.marquee-track li::after{ content:""; width:4px; height:4px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--color-primary); }

/* ---------------- reveal (scroll) ---------------- */
.rv{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease-out), transform .8s var(--ease-out); }
.rv.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.rv[data-d="1"]{ transition-delay:.08s } .rv[data-d="2"]{ transition-delay:.16s }
.rv[data-d="3"]{ transition-delay:.24s } .rv[data-d="4"]{ transition-delay:.32s }
.rv[data-d="5"]{ transition-delay:.4s }  .rv[data-d="6"]{ transition-delay:.48s }

/* ---------------- flow diagram ---------------- */
.flow{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(36px,6vw,80px); align-items:center; }
.flow-chart{ position:relative; display:grid; gap:10px; }
.flow-node{
  position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;
  padding:20px 22px; border-radius:var(--r); border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--surface); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.flow-node.is-core{
  background:var(--color-dark); border-color:var(--color-dark); color:var(--color-white);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}
.flow-node .n{
  width:44px; height:44px; flex:none; border-radius:11px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:var(--color-cream-2); border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--color-primary);
}
.flow-node.is-core .n{ background:var(--color-primary); color:var(--color-white); border-color:transparent; }
.flow-node h4{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-size:17px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.015em; }
.flow-node p{ margin:5px 0 0; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-dim); line-height:1.45; }
.flow-node.is-core p{ color:#B9B4AC; }
.flow-link{ display:grid; place-items:center; height:24px; }
.flow-link svg{ overflow:visible; }
.flow-link line{
  stroke:var(--color-primary); stroke-width:1.5; stroke-dasharray:4 5; opacity:.75;
  animation:dash 1.3s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes dash{ to{ stroke-dashoffset:-18; } }

/* ---------------- category bento (ink section) ---------------- */
.bento{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:12px; }
.cat{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--surface);
  min-height:252px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:24px; isolation:isolate;
  transition:border-color .45s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.cat.wide{ grid-column:span 2; }
.cat.tall{ grid-row:span 2; }
.cat:hover{ border-color:var(--color-primary); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.cat-art{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-2; transition:transform 1s var(--ease); }
.cat:hover .cat-art{ transform:scale(1.07); }
.cat-art img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
  background:var(--surface);
}
/* scrim: photo stays visible up top, copy stays readable at the bottom */
.cat::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(17,17,17,.58) 0%,
    rgba(17,17,17,.22) 30%,
    rgba(17,17,17,.84) 72%,
    rgba(17,17,17,.96) 100%);
}
.cat h3{ font-size:22px; color:var(--text); }
.cat p{ margin:8px 0 0; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-dim); line-height:1.5; max-width:34ch; }
.cat .go{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-top:0;
  font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:var(--accent-text);
  max-height:0; opacity:0; overflow:hidden;
  transition:max-height .45s var(--ease), opacity .35s var(--ease), margin .45s var(--ease);
}
.cat:hover .go, .cat:focus-within .go{ max-height:40px; opacity:1; margin-top:16px; }
.cat .tag{
  position:absolute; top:20px; left:24px; z-index:1;
  font-family:var(--f-sans); font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-dim); font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}
.cat-link{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:3; }
@media (hover:none){ .cat .go{ max-height:40px; opacity:1; margin-top:14px; } }

/* ---------------- plans ---------------- */
.plans{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; align-items:stretch; }
.plan{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--r-lg); border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--surface);
  padding:32px 28px 28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:22px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
}
.plan:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:#D6CFC0; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.plan.featured{
  background:var(--color-dark); border-color:var(--color-dark); color:var(--color-white);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  --text-dim:#A7A29A; --line:rgba(255,255,255,.14); --accent-text:var(--color-primary-light);
}
.plan.featured:hover{ border-color:var(--color-primary); }
.plan-no{ font-family:var(--f-sans); font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-dim); }
.plan h3{ font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,30px); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.028em; margin-top:8px; }
.plan .sub{ margin:10px 0 0; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-dim); line-height:1.5; }
.plan .price{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:4px;
  padding-top:20px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.plan .price .tbd{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-style:normal; font-size:32px; font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.03em; color:var(--accent-text); font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}
.plan .price small{ font-size:13px; color:var(--text-dim); font-weight:400; }
.plan ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:12px; }
.plan li{ display:flex; gap:11px; font-size:15px; color:var(--text-dim); line-height:1.45; }
.plan li svg{ flex:none; margin-top:4px; color:var(--color-primary); }
.plan.featured li svg{ color:var(--color-primary-light); }
.plan .btn{ width:100%; margin-top:auto; }
.plan.featured .btn-ghost{ border-color:var(--color-white); color:var(--color-white); }
.plan.featured .btn-ghost:hover{ background:var(--color-white); color:var(--color-dark); }
.ribbon{
  position:absolute; top:0; right:24px;
  font-family:var(--f-sans); font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.09em; text-transform:uppercase;
  background:var(--color-primary); color:var(--color-white);
  padding:6px 12px; border-radius:0 0 8px 8px;
}
.plans-note{ margin-top:26px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-dim); text-align:center; }

/* ---------------- steps ---------------- */
.steps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
.step{ position:relative; padding:34px 26px 30px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.step::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-1px; left:0; height:2px; width:0;
  background:var(--color-primary);
  transition:width 1.1s var(--ease-out);
}
.step.in::before{ width:100%; }
.step .num{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-style:normal; font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(40px,4.4vw,56px); letter-spacing:-.04em;
  line-height:1; color:var(--color-line); font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
  transition:color .6s var(--ease);
}
.step.in .num{ color:var(--color-primary); }
.step h3{ font-size:20px; margin-top:18px; }
.step p{ margin:10px 0 0; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-dim); line-height:1.5; }

/* ---------------- hyderabad map (ink section) ---------------- */
.map-sec{ overflow:hidden; }
.map-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.92fr 1.08fr; gap:clamp(36px,6vw,72px); align-items:center; }
.map-holder{ position:relative; }
.map-holder svg{ width:100%; height:auto; overflow:visible; }
.map-orr{ fill:url(#orrGlow); stroke:rgba(248,245,239,.24); stroke-width:1.5; }
.map-net{ stroke:rgba(248,245,239,.15); stroke-width:1; fill:none; stroke-linecap:round; }
/* ORR-belt areas: present, but quieter than the core eight */
.pt--outer .core{ opacity:.65; }
.pt--outer .map-label{ fill:#857F77; }
.pt .core{ fill:var(--color-primary); }
.pt .ring{ fill:none; stroke:var(--color-primary); stroke-width:1.3; animation:ping 3.4s var(--ease-out) infinite; }
@keyframes ping{ 0%{ r:4; opacity:.9 } 70%,100%{ r:20; opacity:0 } }
.map-label{ font-size:13.5px; font-weight:500; fill:#CFCAC2; font-family:var(--f-sans); letter-spacing:.05em; }
.areas{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:9px; margin-top:30px; }
.chip{
  padding:9px 15px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-dim); background:transparent;
  transition:color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
}
.chip:hover{ color:var(--color-white); border-color:var(--color-primary); background:rgba(217,45,32,.18); }
.disclaim{ margin-top:24px; font-size:13px; color:var(--text-dim); max-width:48ch; }

/* ---------------- why grid ---------------- */
.why{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px;
  background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-lg); overflow:hidden;
}
.why-item{ background:var(--surface); padding:34px 30px 38px; transition:background .4s var(--ease); }
.why-item:hover{ background:var(--color-cream-2); }
.why-item .ic{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:11px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:var(--color-primary-wash); color:var(--color-primary); margin-bottom:22px;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), background .45s var(--ease), color .45s var(--ease);
}
.why-item:hover .ic{ transform:translateY(-3px); background:var(--color-primary); color:var(--color-white); }
.why-item h3{ font-size:19px; }
.why-item p{ margin:10px 0 0; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-dim); line-height:1.55; }

/* ---------------- partner ---------------- */
.partner{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:var(--r-lg); border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--surface);
  padding:clamp(34px,5vw,60px);
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr; gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px); align-items:center;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.partner h2{ font-size:clamp(29px,3.6vw,44px); }
.partner-visual{ display:grid; gap:10px; }
.pv-row{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; padding:16px 18px;
  border-radius:12px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--color-background);
  font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-dim);
}
.pv-row b{ color:var(--text); font-weight:600; }
.pv-row .dotx{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--color-primary); flex:none; }

/* ---------------- final cta (ink section) ---------------- */
.final{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; text-align:center;
  padding-block:clamp(100px,13vw,160px);
}
.final h2{ font-size:clamp(36px,5.4vw,68px); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.032em; line-height:1.06; }
.final .lede{ margin-inline:auto; }
.final .hero-actions{ justify-content:center; }
.final .btn-ghost{ border-color:var(--color-white); color:var(--color-white); }
.final .btn-ghost:hover{ background:var(--color-white); color:var(--color-dark); }
.final-rays{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(56% 58% at 50% 112%,rgba(217,45,32,.4),transparent 70%);
}
.final .wrap{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

/* ---------------- footer (ink section) ---------------- */
.foot{ padding-block:64px 34px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.foot .logo-txt{ color:var(--color-white); }
.foot h4{ font-family:var(--f-sans); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-dim); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:18px; }
.foot-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap:40px; }
.foot ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:11px; }
.foot a{ font-size:15px; color:var(--text-dim); transition:color .3s var(--ease); }
.foot a:hover{ color:var(--color-primary-light); }
.foot .logo:hover{ color:var(--color-white); }
.foot-tag{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-style:normal; font-weight:800; font-size:21px; letter-spacing:-.028em; color:var(--color-white); margin:14px 0 0; }
.foot-note{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-dim); margin-top:14px; max-width:34ch; }
/* photo credits: licence requirement, kept out of the way until asked for */
.credits{ font-size:12px; color:var(--text-dim); }
.credits summary{
  cursor:pointer; list-style:none; opacity:.55;
  transition:opacity .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);
}
.credits summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.credits summary:hover{ opacity:1; color:var(--color-primary-light); }
.credits[open] summary{ opacity:1; margin-bottom:12px; }
.credits ul{
  list-style:none; margin:0 0 10px; padding:0;
  display:grid; gap:6px; max-width:80ch; font-size:11.5px; line-height:1.5; opacity:.75;
}
.credits p{ margin:0; font-size:11.5px; opacity:.6; }
.credits a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; }
.credits a:hover{ color:var(--color-primary-light); }

.foot-bottom{
  margin-top:52px; padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px 20px; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-dim);
}
.socials{ display:flex; gap:9px; }
.socials a{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:10px; border:1px solid var(--line);
  display:grid; place-items:center; color:var(--text-dim);
  transition:color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.socials a:hover{ color:var(--color-white); border-color:var(--color-primary); background:var(--color-primary); transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------------- sticky mobile CTA ---------------- */
.sticky-cta{
  position:fixed; left:16px; right:16px; z-index:90;
  bottom:calc(14px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  display:none;
  transform:translateY(150%); transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.sticky-cta.show{ transform:none; }
.sticky-cta .btn{
  width:100%; padding:13px 20px; font-size:14.5px; gap:8px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px -8px rgba(17,17,17,.5), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.16) inset;
}
.sticky-cta .wa-ico{ width:16px; height:16px; }

/* ---------------- responsive ---------------- */
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .bento{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .cat.tall{ grid-row:span 1; }
  .why{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .foot-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:34px; }
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; }
  .hero{ padding-block:112px 72px; }
  .collage{ max-width:560px; }
  .flow, .map-grid, .partner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .plans{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .plan.featured{ order:-1; }
  .steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .strip-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .strip-item{ padding-left:0; }
  .strip-item:nth-child(2n){ border-right:0; padding-left:28px; }
  .strip-item:nth-child(-n+2){ border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-line); }
  .nav-links, .nav-cta .btn{ display:none; }
  .burger{ display:grid; }
  .sticky-cta{ display:block; }
  .foot{ padding-bottom:110px; }
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  body{ font-size:16px; }
  .bento{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cat.wide{ grid-column:span 1; }
  .why{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .step{ padding:26px 0 24px; }
  .strip-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .strip-item{ border-right:0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-line); padding:24px 0; }
  .strip-item:nth-child(2n){ padding-left:0; }
  .strip-item:last-child{ border-bottom:0; }
  .foot-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-actions .btn{ width:100%; }
  .btn-lg{ padding:14px 22px; font-size:15px; }
  .partner{ padding:28px 22px 32px; }
}

/* ---------------- reduced motion ---------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important;
    transition-duration:.001ms !important;
  }
  .rv{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .hero h1 .ln i{ transform:none; }
  .fade-up{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .tile{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .sticky-cta{ transform:none; }
  .step::before{ width:100%; }
}