:root {
  --bg: #050505;
  --bg-alt: #0c0604;
  --panel: #1a0d07;
  --panel-soft: #24120a;
  --panel-dark: #120804;
  --accent: #e53935;           /* Red 600 */
  --accent-rgb: 229,57,53;     /* For shadows/overlays */
  --accent-darker: #c62828;    /* Red 800 for borders/hover */
  --text: #f3f3f3;
  --text-dim: #c3c3c3;
  --radius: 6px;
  --trans: 0.35s cubic-bezier(.4,.14,.3,1);
  --max: 1220px;
  --shadow: 0 4px 18px -4px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  --visual-col-size: 432px; /* shared size for right column visuals */
  font-family: system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Ubuntu,sans-serif;
}

/* Cross-section alignment: ensure all right-side image columns start at the same x-position */
:root {
  --split-left: minmax(0, 640px); /* shared text column width */
  --split-gap: 4rem;              /* shared gutter between text and images */
  --tile-radius: 12px;            /* consistent corner radius for all tiles */
}

/* Apply the same two-column grid to About, Services and Growth sections */
.about-wrap,
.services-layout-alt,
.growth-layout {
  grid-template-columns: var(--split-left) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--split-gap);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Unify tile rounding so edges line up visually when scrolling */
.about-tile,
.services-visual .ph-box,
.growth-visual .ph-box {
  border-radius: var(--tile-radius);
}

/* Reset / Base */
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.45;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
h1,h2,h3 { line-height: 1.15; margin: 0 0 .6em; font-weight: 700; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.section { padding: 4.5rem 0; position: relative; }
.section.alt-bg { background: linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg-alt),var(--bg)); }

.gradient-bg {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 40%, rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.08), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(125deg,#120603,#050505);
}
.gradient-bg-soft {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.07), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#0a0402,#050505);
}

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }

/* Header / Nav */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(5,5,5,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #141414;
}
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; min-height: 64px; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.brand-img { height: 28px; width: auto; display: block; }
.nav-menu {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex; gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.nav-menu a {
  color: var(--text); font-weight: 500;
  padding: .5rem .15rem; position: relative;
}
.nav-menu a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 2px; width: 0; background: var(--accent);
  transition: width var(--trans);
}
.nav-menu a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block; width: 26px; height: 3px; margin: 5px 0;
  background: var(--text); transition: var(--trans);
}

/* Original hero (kept for backward compatibility) */
.hero { padding: 6rem 0 5rem; }
.hero-focus {
  padding: 5.2rem 0 4.6rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 22% 38%, rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.10), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(115deg,#140703,#050505 48%,#050505);
}
.hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.6rem,4.2vw,3.4rem); margin: 0 0 1.2rem; }
.hero-title .block { display: inline-block; }
.hero-lead { max-width: 52ch; margin-bottom: 1.9rem; }

/* === Refined Hero (reference-aligned) =================================== */
.hero-refined {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 2rem 5rem;
  background: #000;
}
.hero-refined .hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(124,45,18,0.30), #000 58%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 72rem; /* ~max-w-6xl */
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.hero-copy,
.hero-refined .hero-copy { max-width: 48rem; }
.hero-heading {
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-size: clamp(2.9rem,5vw,3.75rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.hero-heading .accent { color: var(--accent); }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem,1.25vw,1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #d1d5db;
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
  max-width: 48rem;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: row; }
}
.hero-primary.btn-accent {
  --btn-bg: var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: #d96809;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px -10px rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.65);
}
.hero-primary.btn-accent:hover { background: #e86f08; }
.btn-outline-accent,
.hero-outline.btn-outline-accent {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.btn-outline-accent:hover,
.hero-outline.btn-outline-accent:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.10);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.hero.hero-refined { padding-top: 5rem; padding-bottom: 5rem; }

/* Accent utility for hero text */
.hero .accent {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* Generic CTA group */
.cta-group { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Placeholder tiles (legacy visuals) */
.placeholder-tile {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg,#3a1c0d,#2a1409);
  border-radius: 14px;
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.placeholder-tile::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(255,255,255,.07),transparent 60%);
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}
.placeholder-tile.tall { aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
.placeholder-tile.darker { background: linear-gradient(145deg,#2a1409,#1d0d07); }
.tile-row { display: flex; gap: 1.1rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }

/* Split layout (legacy) */
.split {
  display: grid;
  gap: 3rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(340px,1fr));
  align-items: start;
}

/* Cards */
.card-stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
.feature-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,var(--panel),var(--panel-dark));
  border: 1px solid #2a1810;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.3rem 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card.small { padding: 1rem 1rem 1.1rem; }
.feature-card h3 { margin: 0 0 .4rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.feature-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 15%,rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.15),transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: var(--trans);
}
.feature-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Differences (original grid variant) */
.diff-grid {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));
}
.diff-card {
  background: linear-gradient(170deg,var(--panel),var(--panel-soft));
  border: 1px solid #2b170d;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem 1.55rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--trans);
}
.diff-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  border-color: #3a200f;
}
.icon-badge {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.5);
}

/* Original services layout (legacy) */
.services-layout {
  display: grid;
  gap: 3rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(360px,1fr));
  align-items: start;
}
.services-text h2 { margin-top: 0; }
.check-list {
  list-style: none; margin: 1.2rem 0 2rem; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .9rem;
}
.check-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.9rem; font-size: .95rem; }
.check-list li::before {
  content: "✔"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .1rem;
  font-size: .95rem; color: var(--accent);
}
.check-list span { display: block; color: var(--text-dim); margin-top: .15rem; }

/* Contact form */
.inline-cta { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.contact-form {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .9rem;
  max-width: 420px;
}
.contact-form label {
  font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .5px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .35rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-dim);
}
.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
  background: #111;
  border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
  color: var(--text);
  padding: .75rem .85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font: inherit;
  transition: var(--trans);
}
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.form-status { min-height: 1.1rem; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--accent); }

/* === Custom Reworked Sections (About, Differentiators row, Services/Growth) === */
.about-section { background:#050505; padding-top: 4.2rem; }
.about-layout {
  display: grid;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0,620px) minmax(0,1fr);
  align-items: start;
}
.about-text p { font-size: .93rem; }
.about-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.8rem; }
.feature-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,#1a0d07,#120804 80%);
  border: 1px solid #2c180d;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.45rem 1.7rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-panel::before {
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 15%,rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.22),transparent 60%);
  opacity:0; transition: var(--trans);
}
.feature-panel:hover::before { opacity:1; }

.diff-section { background:#050505; padding-top: 4.2rem; }
.diff-heading { margin-left: clamp(1rem,4vw,2.2rem); margin-bottom: 2.2rem; }
.diff-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 0 clamp(1rem,4vw,2.2rem);
}
.diff-row .diff-card {
  flex: 1 1 300px;
  min-width: 280px;
  background: #070707;
  border: 1px solid #2b170d;
  padding: 1.55rem 1.3rem 1.7rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: var(--trans);
}
.diff-row .diff-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #3a200f;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.65);
}
.diff-row .diff-card p { font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* Reworked Services (primary) */
.services-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,#120703,#050505);
  padding-top: 4.8rem;
}
.services-layout-alt {
  display: grid;
  gap: 4rem;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0,660px) minmax(0,1fr);
  align-items: start;
}
.services-left h2 { margin-top: 0; }
.service-checks {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 2rem 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 780px;
}
.check-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: .95rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.check-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.6);
  margin-top: .15rem;
}
.check-item strong { font-size: .93rem; display: block; }
.check-item p {
  margin: .25rem 0 0;
  font-size: .78rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.services-visual {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  align-content: start;
}
.ph-box {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg,#3a1c0d,#2a1409);
  border-radius: 10px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #2e1a0f;
}
.ph-box::after {
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(255,255,255,.08),transparent 65%);
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}
.ph-box.tall { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
.ph-box.wide { aspect-ratio: 8 / 3; }
.ph-box.darker { background: linear-gradient(160deg,#2a1409,#1d0d07); }

/* Growth Section */
.growth-section { background:#050505; padding-top: 5rem; }
.growth-layout {
  display: grid;
  gap: 4.4rem;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0,690px) minmax(0,1fr);
  align-items: start;
}
.growth-text h2 { margin: 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: clamp(2rem,3.2vw,2.55rem); }
.growth-lead {
  margin: 0 0 2.1rem;
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  max-width: 56ch;
}
.growth-text .service-checks.compact { margin-top: 0; gap: 1rem; }
.growth-visual {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.6rem;
}
.growth-visual .ph-box.wide {
  aspect-ratio: 8 / 3; /* large top banner */
}
.growth-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); /* two side-by-side */
  gap: 1.6rem;
}
.growth-row .ph-box {
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 3; /* shorter rectangles */
}
/* Stack the bottom pair on small screens */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .growth-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Utility */
.hide-mobile { display: inline; }

/* CTA Band */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 4.8rem 0 4.4rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.16), transparent 72%);
  opacity:.55;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.cta-inner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem,3.1vw,2.5rem);
  margin:0 0 1rem;
  font-weight:700;
}
.cta-sub {
  margin:0 auto 2.15rem;
  max-width:70ch;
  font-size:1.05rem;
  font-weight:500;
  color:#181818;
}
.cta-actions { display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:1.1rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.btn-dark {
  background:#050505;
  border:1px solid #121212;
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
.btn-dark:hover { background:#111; }
.btn-outline-dark {
  background:transparent;
  border:1px solid #181818;
  color:#121212;
  font-weight:600;
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover { background:rgba(0,0,0,.08); color:#000; }

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  background:#070707;
  border-top:1px solid #141414;
  padding-top:3.3rem;
  font-size:.9rem;
  color:var(--text-dim);
}
.footer-top { padding-bottom:2.4rem; }
.footer-grid {
  display:grid;
  gap:2.8rem;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(210px,1fr));
}
.footer-brand {
  margin:0 0 .9rem;
  font-size:1.15rem;
  color:var(--text);
}
.footer-desc {
  margin:0;
  font-size:.85rem;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:#bdbdbd;
  max-width:26ch;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  margin:0 0 .85rem;
  font-size:.95rem;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--text);
  letter-spacing:.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.footer-links {
  list-style:none;
  margin:0; padding:0;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  gap:.55rem;
}
.footer-links a {
  color:#bcbcbc;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:.86rem;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color:var(--accent); }
.social-links { display:flex; gap:.7rem; margin:.25rem 0 1rem; }
.social {
  width:38px; height:38px;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:#15202b;
  color:#e4e8ec;
  border-radius:50%;
  font-size:.9rem;
  transition:var(--trans);
  text-decoration:none;
  border:1px solid #1f2a33;
}
.social:hover { background:var(--accent); color:#fff; border-color:#a74d00; }
.social svg { width:16px; height:16px; display:block; }
.connect-text { margin:0; font-size:.75rem; line-height:1.5; color:#a5a5a5; }
.footer-divider { border:0; border-top:1px solid #131313; margin:2.2rem 0 1.4rem; }
.footer-bottom {
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
  font-size:.75rem;
  color:#888;
  padding-bottom:2.4rem;
  text-align:center;
}
.footer-flex { display:none !important; }

/* Buttons (base) */
.btn {
  --btn-bg: var(--panel-soft);
  --btn-border: #3a2113;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .45rem;
  padding: .85rem 1.2rem;
  font: inherit;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--btn-border);
  background: var(--btn-bg);
  color: var(--text);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--trans);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn.small { padding: .55rem .95rem; font-size: .8rem; }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn-accent {
  --btn-bg: linear-gradient(160deg,var(--accent),#c05a00);
  --btn-border: #a74d00;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.6);
}
.btn-accent:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px -8px rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.7); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: #3a281e;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.12);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.btn.full { width: 100%; }

/* Flat accent override (screenshot parity) */
.btn.btn-accent {
  --btn-bg: var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -8px rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.55);
}
.btn.btn-accent:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.07);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px -10px rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.65);
}

/* Modals */
.modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.65);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4vh 1.2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--trans);
  z-index: 200;
}
.modal[open] { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.modal-dialog {
  background: #0d0d0d;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid #262626;
  animation: popIn .5s var(--trans);
}
@keyframes popIn {
  0% { transform: translateY(18px) scale(.97); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: .6rem; right: .6rem;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #181818;
  color: #eee;
  border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: var(--trans);
}
.modal-close:hover { background: #222; color: var(--accent); }

/* Animations */
.stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .85rem; }
.animate-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  transition: .85s cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.26,1) .05s;
  will-change: transform,opacity;
}
.animate-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.delay-1 { transition-delay: .18s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: .32s; }

/* Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .about-layout,
  .services-layout-alt,
  .growth-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-visual { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(140px,1fr)); }
  .growth-visual { order: -1; }
  .diff-row { padding: 0 1.4rem; }
  .diff-heading { margin-left: 1.4rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 64px; right: 0; left: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #090909;
    padding: 1rem 2rem 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #141414;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height var(--trans);
  }
  .nav-menu.open { max-height: 420px; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .hero { padding-top: 5rem; }
  .cta-inner h2 { font-size: 1.95rem; }
  .footer-grid { gap: 2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .hero-heading { font-size: 2.5rem; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2.3rem; }
  .hide-mobile { display: none; }
  .service-checks { gap: 1rem; }
  .check-item p { font-size: .75rem; }
}

/* Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .animate-in { opacity: 1; transform: none !important; }
  .animate-in.visible { transition: none; }
  .btn, .diff-card, .feature-card, .modal-dialog { transition: none; }
  .cta-band::before { display: none; }
}

/* Focus */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* About (refined layout + visual panel) */
.about-wrap {
  display: grid;
  gap: 4rem;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0,640px) minmax(0,1fr);
  align-items: start;
}
.about-left h2 { margin-top: 0; font-size: clamp(1.9rem,2.6vw,2.2rem); }
.about-left p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.75; }

.about-tile {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(170deg,#3a1c0d,#1f1009 60%);
  border: 1px solid #2c180d;
  min-height: 460px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-tile::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 420px at 70% -10%, rgba(255,255,255,.06), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.55), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-tile-content {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem 1.4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 35%, rgba(0,0,0,.78) 100%);
}
.about-tile-content h3 {
  margin: 0 0 .35rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.about-tile-content p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #d6d6d6;
  font-size: .9rem;
}

/* Services – make right-hand visual blocks square (not tall) */
.services-visual .ph-box,
.services-visual .ph-box.tall {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; /* force square */
}

/* Optional: ensure a 2x2 grid on larger screens */
@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .services-visual {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

/* Match growth visuals box to services visuals: 432x432 on wide screens */
@media (min-width: 1080px) {
  /* Optional: also lock services container so both are identical */
  .services-visual {
    width: var(--visual-col-size);
    height: var(--visual-col-size);
  }

  .growth-visual {
    width: var(--visual-col-size);
    height: var(--visual-col-size);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;   /* top row (wide) + bottom row (pair) */
    grid-template-rows: 2fr 1fr;  /* tall wide tile above, shorter pair below */
    gap: 1rem;                    /* compact gap to fit within 432px total */
  }

  /* Override earlier aspect-ratio constraints so tiles fill the fixed grid */
  .growth-visual .ph-box.wide,
  .growth-row .ph-box {
    aspect-ratio: auto;
  }

  .growth-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    height: 100%;
  }

  .growth-row .ph-box { height: 100%; }
}

/* Skip link (a11y) */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0;
  background: #111; color: #fff; padding: .6rem .9rem;
  border-radius: 6px; z-index: 1000;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 1rem; top: 1rem; outline: 2px solid var(--accent); }
/* Progressive render for heavier sections */
.services-section,
.growth-section {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: 800px; /* fallback size to avoid layout shift */
}

/* Images for hero/about/services */
.hero-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.hero-media picture, .hero-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; object-fit: cover; }
.hero .container, .hero .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.about-tile .tile-img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.ph-box picture, .ph-box img { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; object-fit: cover; }

/* Hero image scrolls inside the hero: reveal from top to bottom as page scrolls */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden; /* hide the moving image overflow */
}
.hero-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;            /* make the image taller than the hero */
  object-fit: cover;       /* keep cover, we’ll slide it */
  transform: translateY(var(--heroShift, 0px)); /* updated via JS */
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero .container,
.hero .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Respect motion preferences */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-media img { transform: none !important; }
}