/* ============================================================
   CleanAdvance LDA — Homepage v2 ("hm-" namespace)
   A bolder, darker, more condensed homepage layout.
   Scoped to index.html only; inner pages are unaffected.
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --lime: #B9E351;
  --lime-deep: #8FB92E;
}

/* ---------- shared section rhythm ---------- */
.hm-section{ padding: 108px 0; position:relative; }
.hm-dark{ background: var(--navy); color: var(--text-inverse); }
.hm-dark p{ color: var(--text-inverse-soft); }
.hm-alt{ background: var(--bg-alt); }
.hm-kicker{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--forest-dark); margin-bottom:18px;
}
.hm-dark .hm-kicker{ color: var(--lime); }
.hm-kicker::before{ content:""; width:22px; height:2px; background: var(--lime-deep); }
.hm-dark .hm-kicker::before{ background: var(--lime); }
.hm-h2{ font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.025em; line-height:1.12; max-width:760px; }
.hm-lede{ font-size:1.05rem; max-width:640px; color: var(--text-soft); }
.hm-dark .hm-lede{ color: var(--text-inverse-soft); }
.hm-head{ margin-bottom:56px; }
.hm-head.center{ text-align:center; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
.hm-head.center .hm-h2, .hm-head.center .hm-lede{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

/* ---------- Problem section: heading left, tags right (matches the reference layout — not centered) ---------- */
.hm-problem-row{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; gap:40px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:30px; }
.hm-problem-row .hm-head{ max-width:560px; flex:1 1 380px; }
.hm-problem-row .hm-tags{ justify-content:flex-end; max-width:460px; flex:1 1 320px; }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .hm-problem-row .hm-tags{ justify-content:flex-start; max-width:none; }
}

/* ---------- 1. HERO ---------- */
.hm-hero{
  position:relative; min-height: 96vh; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
  padding-top: calc(150px + var(--utilbar-h)); padding-bottom: 70px;
  color:#fff; overflow:hidden;
}
.hm-hero-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.hm-hero-bg img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.hm-hero-bg::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(13,27,42,.78) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,.52) 42%, rgba(13,27,42,.26) 68%, rgba(13,27,42,.06) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(13,27,42,.6) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,.08) 46%, rgba(13,27,42,.02) 100%);
}
.hm-hero-inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .85fr; gap:60px; align-items:end; width:100%; }
.hm-hero-kicker{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--lime); margin-bottom:26px;
}
.hm-hero-kicker::before{ content:""; width:34px; height:2px; background: var(--lime); }
/* ---- Canonical hero title: identical size + format on every page ---- */
.hm-hero h1,
.hm-pagehero h1{
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 3rem); line-height:1.1; font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.025em; color:#fff; margin:0 0 26px; max-width:none;
}
/* the accented phrase of any hero title */
.hm-hero h1 em,
.hm-pagehero h1 em{ font-style:normal; color: var(--lime); }
.hm-hero-sub{ font-size:1.08rem; line-height:1.65; color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); max-width:540px; margin:0 0 34px; }
.hm-hero-actions{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:26px; }
.hm-hero-tag{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.1em; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); text-transform:uppercase; padding-left:90px; }

/* Floating "partner brief" card */
.hm-brief{
  background: rgba(13,27,42,.66);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 34px 32px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.hm-brief-top{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--lime); margin-bottom:22px; }
.hm-brief h3{ color:#fff; font-size:1.35rem; margin:0 0 14px; line-height:1.25; }
.hm-brief p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size:.92rem; margin:0 0 22px; }
.hm-brief-list{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding-top:20px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:13px; }
.hm-brief-list li{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; font-size:.86rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.hm-brief-list svg{ width:15px; height:15px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; color: var(--lime); }

.hm-footline{ position:relative; z-index:2; margin-top:56px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.76rem; letter-spacing:.06em; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.hm-footline b{ color: var(--lime); font-weight:700; }

/* ---------- 2. PROBLEM ---------- */
.hm-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin: 8px 0 30px; }
.hm-tag{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding:11px 20px; border-radius:999px;
  background: rgba(216,80,60,.08); border:1px solid rgba(216,80,60,.28); color:#a3402c;
  font-size:.86rem; font-weight:600;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-tag{ background: rgba(248,113,113,.1); border-color: rgba(248,113,113,.3); color:#fca5a5; }
.hm-tag .dot{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background: currentColor; }
.hm-resolve{ font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:600; color: var(--text); max-width:640px; }

/* ---------- 3. DIFFERENCE (dark, text + stats + photo) ---------- */
.hm-diff2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap:70px; align-items:center; }
.hm-diff2-text .hm-kicker{ justify-content:flex-start; }
.hm-diff2-lede{ font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.7; color:rgba(255,255,255,.68); max-width:480px; margin:22px 0 34px; }
.hm-diff2-pillars{ list-style:none; margin:0 0 34px; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
.hm-diff2-pillars li{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:baseline; gap:4px 12px; padding-bottom:18px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.hm-diff2-pillars li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0; }
.hm-diff2-pillars b{ color:#fff; font-size:1.02rem; min-width:150px; }
.hm-diff2-pillars span{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size:.92rem; }
.hm-diff2-stats{ display:flex; gap:40px; padding-top:28px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.hm-diff2-stats div{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
.hm-diff2-stats b{ font-size:2rem; font-weight:800; color: var(--lime); line-height:1; }
.hm-diff2-stats span{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.hm-diff2-photo{ position:relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio: 1/1.05; }
.hm-diff2-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.hm-diff2-caption{
  position:absolute; left:20px; right:20px; bottom:20px; padding:20px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(13,27,42,.78); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.hm-diff2-caption h4{ color: var(--lime); font-size:1.05rem; margin:0 0 6px; }
.hm-diff2-caption p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size:.88rem; margin:0; }

/* ---------- 4. SERVICES (light, photo cards) ---------- */
.hm-svc-lede{ font-size:1.05rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin-top:14px; }
.hm-svc-cards{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap:30px; }
.hm-svc-card{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; text-decoration:none; color:inherit;
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  background: var(--bg); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.hm-svc-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -20px rgba(13,27,42,.22); border-color: transparent; }
.hm-svc-card-photo{ position:relative; aspect-ratio: 16/11; overflow:hidden; }
.hm-svc-card-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.hm-svc-card:hover .hm-svc-card-photo img{ transform: scale(1.06); }
.hm-svc-card-num{
  position:absolute; top:16px; left:16px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  min-width:38px; height:38px; padding:0 4px; border-radius:50%; background: rgba(13,27,42,.72); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: var(--lime); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:700;
}
.hm-svc-card-body{ padding:30px 28px 30px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; }
.hm-svc-card-body h3{ font-size:1.15rem; margin:0 0 12px; letter-spacing:-.03em; text-wrap:nowrap; }
.hm-svc-card-d{ font-size:1rem; font-weight:500; line-height:1.6; color: var(--text-soft); margin:0 0 22px; max-width:34ch; }
.hm-svc-card-d2{ font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.6; color: var(--text-soft); margin:0 0 22px; }
.hm-svc-arrow{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-weight:600; font-size:.88rem; color: var(--forest-dark); white-space:nowrap; margin-top:auto; }
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-svc-arrow{ color: var(--emerald); }
.hm-svc-arrow svg{ transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.hm-svc-card:hover .hm-svc-arrow svg{ transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ---------- 5. PRODUCTS (photo cards) ---------- */
.hm-prod-grid2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; }
.hm-prod-card2{
  position:relative; display:block; aspect-ratio: 3/4; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  text-decoration:none; color:inherit; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.hm-prod-card2:hover{ transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -20px rgba(13,27,42,.28); }
.hm-prod-card2 img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.hm-prod-card2:hover img{ transform: scale(1.06); }
.hm-prod-card2-overlay{
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; padding:22px 22px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(13,27,42,.88) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,.35) 60%, rgba(13,27,42,0) 100%);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;
}
.hm-prod-card2-t{ color:#fff; font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700; line-height:1.25; letter-spacing:-.02em; }
.hm-prod-card2-x{
  color: var(--ca-green-fresh); font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:.68rem;
  font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; white-space:nowrap;
  opacity:.85; transform: translateX(0); transition: opacity .35s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.hm-prod-card2:hover .hm-prod-card2-x{ opacity:1; transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- 6. JOURNEY (dark, process flow) ---------- */
.hm-flow-card{ background: var(--navy); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 64px 48px; }
.hm-flow{ position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap:0; margin-top:10px; }
.hm-flow::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:23px; left:12.5%; right:12.5%; height:1px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.25) 0 8px, transparent 8px 16px);
}
.hm-flow-step{ position:relative; padding: 0 22px; text-align:left; }
.hm-flow-num{
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--navy); border:1px solid var(--lime);
  color: var(--lime); font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:22px; position:relative; z-index:1; font-size:1.05rem;
}
.hm-flow-step h4{ color:#fff; font-size:1.05rem; margin:0 0 10px; }
.hm-flow-step p{ font-size:.85rem; margin:0; line-height:1.55; }
.hm-flow-center{ text-align:center; margin-top:60px; padding-top:40px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.hm-flow-center b{ font-family:var(--font-display); letter-spacing:.04em; color:#fff; font-size:1.1rem; }
.hm-flow-center span{ display:block; margin-top:6px; color: var(--lime); font-size:.9rem; }

/* ---------- 7. NETWORK (dark, cinematic) ---------- */
.hm-network{ text-align:center; }
.hm-globe-wrap{ max-width:440px; margin:0 auto; position:relative; }
.hm-network .region-tags{ justify-content:center; margin-top:36px; }
.hm-net-stats{ display:flex; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px 34px; margin-top:44px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.hm-net-stats b{ color:#fff; font-weight:700; }
.hm-net-stats .sep{ color: var(--lime); }

/* ---------- 8. TECHNICAL / COMMERCIAL SPLIT ---------- */
.hm-diff .hm-head{ max-width:760px; }
.hm-diff .hm-lede{ margin-top:18px; }
.hm-diff-visual{ position:relative; margin-top:40px; }
.hm-diff-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; gap:0; align-items:stretch; position:relative; }

.hm-diff-panel{ position:relative; }
.hm-diff-panel-inner{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; height:100%; min-height:360px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  padding:34px 32px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.hm-diff-panel--tech .hm-diff-panel-inner{ border-color: rgba(185,227,81,.3); }
.hm-diff-panel--comm .hm-diff-panel-inner{ border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.32); }
.hm-diff-panel-photo{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; z-index:0; }
.hm-diff-panel-network{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; z-index:0; opacity:.9; }
.hm-diff-panel-overlay{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,27,42,.9) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,.82) 55%, rgba(13,27,42,.94) 100%);
}
.hm-diff-panel--comm .hm-diff-panel-overlay{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,16,24,.92) 0%, rgba(11,16,24,.84) 55%, rgba(11,16,24,.95) 100%);
}
.hm-diff-panel-content{ position:relative; z-index:2; display:flex; flex-direction:column; height:100%; }
.hm-diff-panel-head{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:26px; }
.hm-diff-panel-head--right{ justify-content:flex-end; text-align:right; }
.hm-diff-panel-head h4{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.76rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0; }
.hm-diff-panel--tech h4{ color: var(--lime); }
.hm-diff-panel--comm h4{ color: var(--gold); }
.hm-diff-hex{
  flex-shrink:0; width:44px; height:44px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  clip-path: polygon(25% 5%, 75% 5%, 100% 50%, 75% 95%, 25% 95%, 0% 50%);
}
.hm-diff-hex svg{ width:22px; height:22px; }
.hm-diff-hex--tech{ background: rgba(185,227,81,.14); color: var(--lime); }
.hm-diff-hex--comm{ background: rgba(201,162,39,.16); color: var(--gold); }
.hm-diff-panel-content ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
.hm-diff-panel-content li{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; font-size:1rem; font-weight:600; color:#fff;
  padding-bottom:14px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.hm-diff-panel-content li svg{ width:16px; height:16px; flex-shrink:0; }
.hm-diff-panel--tech li svg{ color: var(--lime); }
.hm-diff-panel--comm li svg{ color: var(--gold); }
.hm-diff-list--right{ align-items:flex-end; }
.hm-diff-list--right li{ align-self:flex-end; }

.hm-split-mid{ position:relative; z-index:2; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px; padding:0 34px; }
.hm-split-mid-ring{
  position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; width:96px; height:96px; margin:-48px 0 0 -48px;
  border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(185,227,81,.35); pointer-events:none;
  animation: hmDiffPulse 3.6s ease-out infinite;
}
.hm-split-mid-ring--2{ animation-delay:1.8s; }
@keyframes hmDiffPulse{
  0%{ transform:scale(.7); opacity:.8; }
  100%{ transform:scale(1.9); opacity:0; }
}
.hm-split-mid .badge{ position:relative; z-index:2; width:92px; height:92px; border-radius:50%; background:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding:8px; }
.hm-split-mid .badge img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; }
.hm-split-mid-name{ position:relative; z-index:2; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.01em; white-space:nowrap; }
.hm-dark .hm-split-mid-name{ color:#fff; }
.hm-split-mid-tag{ position:relative; z-index:2; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.64rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; text-align:center; line-height:1.6; color: var(--text-soft); }
.hm-dark .hm-split-mid-tag{ color: var(--lime); }
.hm-split-mid::before, .hm-split-mid::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:50%; height:1px; width:34px; pointer-events:none;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--lime) 0 6px, transparent 6px 16px);
  background-size:200% 100%; opacity:.6;
  animation: hmDiffFlow 3.2s linear infinite;
}
.hm-split-mid::before{ right:100%; }
.hm-split-mid::after{ left:100%; }
@keyframes hmDiffFlow{ from{ background-position:0 0; } to{ background-position:-200% 0; } }

.hm-diff-statement{ margin-top:56px; padding-top:40px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); text-align:center; }
.hm-diff-statement-lead{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.3vw,1.75rem); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.01em; margin:0 0 14px; }
.hm-dark .hm-diff-statement-lead{ color:#fff; }
.hm-diff-statement-body{ max-width:640px; margin:0 auto; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.7; color: var(--text-soft); }
.hm-dark .hm-diff-statement-body{ color: var(--text-inverse-soft); }

.hm-diff-stats{ margin-top:44px; display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap:28px; }
.hm-diff-stat{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px; }
.hm-diff-stat .ic{ flex-shrink:0; width:34px; height:34px; color: var(--lime); }
.hm-diff-stat .ic svg{ width:100%; height:100%; }
.hm-diff-stat div{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; }
.hm-diff-stat b{ font-size:.95rem; font-weight:700; }
.hm-dark .hm-diff-stat b{ color:#fff; }
.hm-diff-stat span{ font-size:.82rem; color: var(--text-soft); }
.hm-dark .hm-diff-stat span{ color: var(--text-inverse-soft); }

@media (max-width:1100px){
  .hm-diff-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:26px; }
  .hm-split-mid{ order:-1; flex-direction:row; justify-content:center; padding:8px 0 18px; }
  .hm-split-mid::before, .hm-split-mid::after{ display:none; }
  .hm-split-mid-ring{ display:none; }
  .hm-diff-panel-head--right{ justify-content:flex-start; text-align:left; flex-direction:row; }
  .hm-diff-stats{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .hm-diff-stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* ---------- 9. FINAL CTA ---------- */
.hm-final.section-pattern-bg{ background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest) 0%, #1f9e6e 45%, var(--emerald) 100%); }
.hm-final{ text-align:center; }
.hm-final .hm-kicker{ color:#fff; }
.hm-final .hm-kicker::before{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.hm-final h2{ font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); color:#fff; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin:0 0 22px; }
.hm-final-points{ display:flex; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px 28px; font-size:1rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-bottom:22px; }
.hm-final-points span{ position:relative; }
.hm-final-line{ max-width:560px; margin:0 auto 36px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size:1rem; }
.hm-final-actions{ display:flex; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; }

/* ---------- INNER-PAGE HERO (dark, photo, bold — same language as the homepage hero) ---------- */
.hm-pagehero{
  position:relative; min-height: 54vh; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end; align-items:stretch;
  padding-top: calc(150px + var(--utilbar-h)); padding-bottom: 64px;
  color:#fff; overflow:hidden; background: var(--navy);
}
.hm-pagehero-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.hm-pagehero-bg img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.hm-pagehero-bg::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13,27,42,.86) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,.62) 40%, rgba(13,27,42,.34) 72%, rgba(13,27,42,.1) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(13,27,42,.55) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,.06) 50%, rgba(13,27,42,.02) 100%);
}
.hm-pagehero > .container{ position:relative; z-index:2; width:100%; }
.hm-pagehero-inner{ max-width:880px; }
.hm-pagehero .breadcrumb{ position:relative; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:500; font-size:.8rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); letter-spacing:.01em; margin-bottom:22px; }
.hm-pagehero .breadcrumb a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.hm-pagehero .breadcrumb a:hover{ color: var(--lime); }
.hm-pagehero-kicker{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--lime); margin-bottom:22px; }
.hm-pagehero-kicker::before{ content:""; width:34px; height:2px; background: var(--lime); flex-shrink:0; }
.hm-pagehero p{ font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.65; color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); max-width:560px; margin:0 0 8px; }
.hm-pagehero-actions{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; margin-top:28px; }
@media (max-width:720px){
  .hm-pagehero{ min-height:auto; padding-top:122px; padding-bottom:54px; }
  .hm-pagehero p{ font-size:.96rem; }
}

/* keep the kicker legible on the glowing green "section-brand" panel now that it shares .hm-kicker */
.section-brand .hm-kicker{ color:#ffffff; }
.section-brand .hm-kicker::before{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }

@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .hm-hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hm-diff2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:44px; }
  .hm-diff2-photo{ aspect-ratio:16/10; max-width:480px; }
  .hm-svc-cards{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .hm-prod-grid2{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .hm-prod-card2{ aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
  .hm-flow{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; row-gap:40px; }
  .hm-flow::before{ display:none; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .hm-section{ padding:76px 0; }
  .hm-hero{ min-height:auto; padding-top:110px; padding-bottom:130px; }
  .hm-hero-kicker{ margin-bottom:16px; }
  .hm-hero h1, .hm-pagehero h1{ font-size:2rem; margin-bottom:18px; }
  .hm-hero-sub{ font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.5; margin-bottom:20px; }
  .hm-hero-actions{ margin-bottom:0; }
  .hm-hero-tag{ display:none; }
  .hm-brief{ margin-top:194px; }
  .hm-diff2-stats{ gap:26px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .hm-svc-cards{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hm-prod-grid2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hm-prod-card2{ aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
  .hm-flow{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hm-flow-card{ padding:40px 26px; }
}

/* ================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — Company Overview redesign
   ================================================================ */
.hm-hero--about .hm-hero-tag{ padding-left:0; }

/* ---- Who We Are: 3-step sequence (light) ---- */
.ab-steps{
  position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:0; margin-top:60px; border-top:1px solid var(--border);
}
.ab-step{
  position:relative; padding:30px 40px 4px 0;
  transition: background .4s ease;
}
.ab-step + .ab-step{ padding-left:40px; border-left:1px solid var(--border); }

/* the green rule: draws itself in when the column scrolls into view,
   then re-draws on hover */
.ab-step::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-1px; left:0; height:2px;
  background: var(--forest);
  width:0; transform-origin:left center;
  transition: width .55s cubic-bezier(.22,.68,.28,1);
}
.ab-step + .ab-step::before{ left:-1px; }
.ab-step.aos-animate::before{ width:100%; transition-delay:.18s; }
.ab-step:hover::before{
  width:100%;
  animation: abRuleSweep .6s cubic-bezier(.22,.68,.28,1);
}
@keyframes abRuleSweep{ from{ clip-path:inset(0 100% 0 0); } to{ clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0); } }

.ab-step-num{
  display:block; margin:0 0 18px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.18em; color: var(--forest);
  transition: letter-spacing .4s ease;
}
.ab-step:hover .ab-step-num{ letter-spacing:.26em; }
.ab-step h4{
  font-size:1.18rem; font-weight:700; margin:0 0 10px; letter-spacing:-.02em;
  transition: color .3s ease;
}
.ab-step:hover h4{ color: var(--forest-dark); }
.ab-step p{ font-size:.94rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin:0; line-height:1.6; max-width:34ch; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .ab-step::before{ transition:none; }
  .ab-step.aos-animate::before{ width:100%; }
  .ab-step:hover::before{ animation:none; }
  .ab-step-num, .ab-step h4{ transition:none; }
}

/* ---- Our Approach: editorial layout ---- */
.ab-editorial{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr; gap:64px; align-items:start; }
.ab-editorial-head{ position:sticky; top:140px; }
.ab-editorial-head .hm-h2{ margin:0; }
.ab-editorial-body{ border-left:1px solid var(--border); padding-left:44px; }
.ab-editorial-body p{ font-size:1.15rem; line-height:1.7; color: var(--text-soft); margin:0 0 26px; }
.ab-editorial-body p:first-child{ font-size:1.35rem; font-weight:600; color: var(--text); }
[data-theme="dark"] .ab-editorial-body p:first-child{ color: var(--text-inverse); }

/* ---- What Guides Us: minimalist cards ---- */
.ab-guide-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap:2px; background: var(--border); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; margin-top:20px; }
.ab-guide-card{ position:relative; background: var(--bg); padding:38px 30px; transition: background .3s var(--ease); }
.ab-guide-card::before{ content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:0; height:2px; background: var(--gold); transition: width .35s var(--ease); }
.ab-guide-card:hover{ background: var(--bg-alt); }
.ab-guide-card:hover::before{ width:100%; }
.ab-guide-num{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom:26px; }
.ab-guide-card h4{ font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700; margin:0 0 12px; letter-spacing:-.01em; font-family: var(--font-display); }
.ab-guide-card p{ font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.6; color: var(--text-soft); margin:0; }

/* ---- Our Position: dark premium flow ---- */
.ab-position .hm-head.center{ max-width:760px; }
.ab-position-flow{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:0; margin-top:56px; flex-wrap:nowrap; }
.ab-position-node{ flex:0 1 260px; text-align:center; }
.ab-position-label{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--lime); margin-bottom:10px; }
.ab-position-node p{ font-size:.92rem; color: var(--text-inverse-soft); margin:0; }
.ab-position-node--hub{ flex:0 0 auto; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding:0 12px; }
.ab-position-badge{ width:80px; height:80px; border-radius:50%; background:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:8px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.ab-position-badge img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; }
.ab-position-hub-name{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1rem; color:#fff; letter-spacing:-.01em; white-space:nowrap; }
.ab-position-line{
  flex:1 1 auto; height:1px; min-width:40px; max-width:160px; margin-top:-30px;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--lime) 0 6px, transparent 6px 16px);
  background-size:200% 100%; opacity:.6;
  animation: hmDiffFlow 3.2s linear infinite;
}
.ab-position-highlight{
  text-align:center; margin:52px auto 0; max-width:520px; padding:16px 28px;
  border:1px solid rgba(185,227,81,.35); border-radius:999px;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; color:#fff;
}

/* ---- Our Network ---- */
.ab-network{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; color:#fff; }
.ab-network-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.ab-network-bg img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.ab-network-overlay{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13,27,42,.92) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,.8) 45%, rgba(13,27,42,.55) 100%);
}
.ab-network-content{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:640px; }
.ab-network .hm-kicker{ color: var(--lime); }
.ab-network .hm-kicker::before{ background: var(--lime); }
.ab-network .hm-h2{ color:#fff; }
.ab-network .hm-lede{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.ab-network-regions{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-top:32px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.ab-network-regions .sep{ color: var(--lime); font-weight:400; }

@media (max-width:1100px){
  .ab-editorial{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:30px; }
  .ab-editorial-head{ position:static; }
  .ab-editorial-body{ border-left:none; padding-left:0; border-top:1px solid var(--border); padding-top:30px; }
  .ab-guide-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .ab-position-flow{ flex-wrap:wrap; row-gap:28px; }
  .ab-position-line{ display:none; }
  .ab-position-node{ flex-basis:auto; width:100%; }
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .ab-who-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:44px; }
  .ab-facts{ padding:26px 26px 6px; }
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .ab-steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0; margin-top:52px; }
  .ab-step{ padding:26px 0 26px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
  .ab-step:first-child{ border-top:0; }
  .ab-step + .ab-step{ padding-left:0; border-left:0; }
  .ab-step + .ab-step::before{ left:0; }
  .ab-step p{ max-width:none; }
  .ab-guide-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ab-network-regions{ font-size:.85rem; gap:10px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   CONSULTING PAGE
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- Hero tweak ---- */
.hm-hero--cons .hm-hero-tag{ padding-left:0; }

/* ---- 02 Engineering that works in practice ---- */
.cn-practice{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr .85fr; gap:70px; align-items:center; }
.cn-practice .hm-lede{ margin-top:20px; }
.cn-schema{ position:relative; color: var(--forest); }
[data-theme="dark"] .cn-schema{ color: var(--emerald); }
.cn-schema svg{ width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }
.cn-schema-dash{ stroke: var(--lime-deep); opacity:.9; stroke-dasharray:5 9; animation: cnDash 2.6s linear infinite; }
@keyframes cnDash{ to{ stroke-dashoffset:-56; } }
.cn-schema-caption{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:12px; margin-top:22px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--text-soft);
}
.cn-schema-arrow{ color: var(--lime-deep); }

/* ---- 03 What we provide ---- */
/* separated cards rather than one flush table */
.cn-services{ display:grid; gap:20px; border-top:0; }
.cn-service{
  position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns: 74px 1fr auto; gap:28px; align-items:center;
  padding:38px 34px; color:inherit; text-decoration:none;
  background: var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:6px;
  overflow:hidden; isolation:isolate;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease),
              border-color .4s var(--ease), background .4s var(--ease);
}
.cn-service::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:3px; z-index:2;
  background: var(--forest); transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:top; transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.cn-service:hover{
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(46,139,87,.42);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px -22px rgba(13,31,26,.35);
}
.cn-service:hover::before{ transform:scaleY(1); }

/* photographic background behind each service title.
   Sits under the copy, faded and masked so the text never fights it;
   it lifts and warms on hover. */
.cn-service-bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0; overflow:hidden; z-index:0;
  border-radius:2px; pointer-events:none;
}
.cn-service-bg img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
  opacity:.30; filter:saturate(.72);
  transform:scale(1.04);
  transition: opacity .55s var(--ease), transform 1.1s var(--ease), filter .55s var(--ease);
}
/* the photo builds from nothing behind the copy to full strength in the
   open space on the right — the title always sits on clean ground */
.cn-service-bg{
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.09) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,.62) 56%, #000 74%, rgba(0,0,0,.34) 88%, transparent 96%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.09) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,.62) 56%, #000 74%, rgba(0,0,0,.34) 88%, transparent 96%);
}
.cn-service:nth-child(1) .cn-service-bg img{ object-position: 58% 46%; }
.cn-service:nth-child(2) .cn-service-bg img{ object-position: 72% 52%; }
.cn-service:nth-child(3) .cn-service-bg img{ object-position: 62% 50%; }
.cn-service:hover .cn-service-bg img{ opacity:.48; transform:scale(1); filter:saturate(1); }
/* keep the row content above the photo */
.cn-service-num,
.cn-service-main,
.cn-service-go{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

[data-theme="dark"] .cn-service-bg img{ opacity:.26; }
[data-theme="dark"] .cn-service:hover .cn-service-bg img{ opacity:.42; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .cn-service-bg img{ transition:none; transform:none; }
  .cn-service:hover .cn-service-bg img{ transform:none; }
}
.cn-service-num{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em;
  color: var(--text-soft); opacity:.45; transition: color .35s var(--ease), opacity .35s var(--ease);
}
.cn-service:hover .cn-service-num{ color: var(--forest); opacity:1; }
.cn-service-main h3{ font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin:0 0 10px; }
.cn-service-tags{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-bottom:12px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.68rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--forest-dark);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .cn-service-tags{ color: var(--emerald); }
.cn-service-tags i{ font-style:normal; opacity:.4; }
.cn-service-main p{ font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.6; color: var(--text-soft); margin:0; max-width:640px; }
.cn-service-go{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; white-space:nowrap;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--forest-dark);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .cn-service-go{ color: var(--emerald); }
.cn-service-go svg{ width:16px; height:16px; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.cn-service:hover .cn-service-go svg{ transform: translateX(6px); }

/* ---- 04 Our approach ---- */
.cn-steps{ position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap:34px; margin-top:20px; }
.cn-steps::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:21px; left:calc(12.5% + 26px); right:calc(12.5% + 26px); height:1px;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border) 0 7px, transparent 7px 15px);
}
.cn-step{ position:relative; }
.cn-step-num{
  position:relative; z-index:1; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; margin-bottom:24px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; color: var(--forest-dark);
  background: var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--forest);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .cn-step-num{ color: var(--emerald); border-color: var(--emerald); }
.cn-step h4{ font-size:1.08rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.01em; margin:0 0 9px; }
.cn-step p{ font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.6; color: var(--text-soft); margin:0; }

/* ---- 05 Biodiesel specialisation ---- */
.cn-bio{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap:64px; align-items:center; }
.cn-bio-visual{ position:relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
.cn-bio-visual img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.cn-bio-visual::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(13,27,42,.72) 100%);
}
.cn-bio-stamp{
  position:absolute; left:24px; bottom:24px; z-index:2;
  padding:14px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(13,27,42,.55); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}
.cn-bio-stamp b{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.15rem; color:#fff; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.cn-bio-stamp span{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--lime); }
.cn-bio-body .hm-lede{ margin-top:18px; }
.cn-bio-label{
  margin:34px 0 16px; padding-top:22px; border-top:1px solid var(--border);
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.13em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--text-soft);
}
.cn-bio-list{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
.cn-bio-list li{
  padding:9px 16px; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.86rem; font-weight:500; color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);
}
.cn-bio-list li:hover{ border-color: var(--forest); color: var(--forest-dark); }
[data-theme="dark"] .cn-bio-list li:hover{ color: var(--emerald); border-color: var(--emerald); }

/* ---- 06 Engineering + commercial perspective ---- */
.cn-perspective .hm-head.center{ max-width:760px; }
.cn-chain{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-top:60px; flex-wrap:nowrap; }
.cn-chain-node{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:14px; flex:0 0 auto; }
.cn-chain-dot{
  width:14px; height:14px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--lime);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(185,227,81,.14);
}
.cn-chain-node--end .cn-chain-dot{ background:#fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.cn-chain-label{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff; white-space:nowrap;
}
.cn-chain-line{
  flex:1 1 auto; height:1px; min-width:36px; max-width:150px; margin:0 18px; align-self:flex-start; margin-top:6px;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--lime) 0 6px, transparent 6px 16px);
  background-size:200% 100%; opacity:.55;
  animation: hmDiffFlow 3.2s linear infinite;
}

/* ---- 07 Why CleanAdvance ---- */
.cn-why{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap:70px; align-items:start; }
.cn-why-head .hm-lede{ margin-top:20px; }
.cn-why-points{ border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.cn-why-point{ padding:28px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.cn-why-label{
  display:block; margin-bottom:10px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.13em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--forest-dark);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .cn-why-label{ color: var(--emerald); }
.cn-why-point p{ font-size:1rem; line-height:1.6; color: var(--text-soft); margin:0; }

/* ---- Consulting responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .cn-practice{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:44px; }
  .cn-bio{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
  .cn-bio-visual{ aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
  .cn-why{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
  .cn-steps{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap:34px 28px; }
  .cn-steps::before{ display:none; }
  .cn-chain{ flex-wrap:wrap; gap:22px 0; }
  .cn-chain-line{ max-width:80px; margin:0 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .cn-service{ grid-template-columns: 46px 1fr; gap:16px; padding:28px 4px; }
  .cn-service-go{ grid-column: 2; margin-top:4px; }
  .cn-service:hover{ padding-left:12px; }
  .cn-service-main h3{ font-size:1.22rem; }
  .cn-steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; }
  .cn-step-num{ width:40px; height:40px; margin-bottom:16px; }
  .cn-chain{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:0; margin-top:40px; }
  .cn-chain-node{ flex-direction:row; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
  .cn-chain-line{
    width:1px; height:34px; min-width:0; max-width:none; margin:6px 0 6px 6px; align-self:flex-start;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, var(--lime) 0 6px, transparent 6px 16px);
    background-size:100% 200%; animation:none;
  }
  .cn-schema-caption{ font-size:.62rem; gap:8px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   MARKET EXPANSION PAGE
   ========================================================= */

.hm-hero--exp .hm-hero-tag{ padding-left:0; }

/* ---- Hero bridge chain (Manufacturer → CleanAdvance → Market → Customer) ---- */
.ex-bridge-chain{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding-top:20px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.ex-bridge-chain li{
  position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; padding:9px 0;
  font-size:.9rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}
.ex-bridge-chain li:not(:last-child)::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:5px; top:30px; bottom:-4px; width:1px;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(185,227,81,.7) 0 4px, transparent 4px 10px);
}
.ex-bridge-dot{
  width:11px; height:11px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}
.ex-bridge-dot--hub{ background: var(--lime); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(185,227,81,.16); }
.ex-bridge-hub{ font-weight:700; color:#fff; }

/* ---- 02 Why it matters ---- */
.ex-matters{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap:70px; align-items:center; }
.ex-matters-visual{ border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio: 5/4; }
.ex-matters-visual img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.ex-regions-line{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-top:34px; padding-top:26px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border);
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--text);
}
.ex-regions-line i{ font-style:normal; color: var(--forest); }
[data-theme="dark"] .ex-regions-line i{ color: var(--emerald); }

/* ---- 03 What we provide: six cards ----
   Tinted gradient surfaces with a soft corner glow behind the numeral.
   Shared by Expansion and Trading. */
.ex-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px;
  background:none; border:0; border-radius:0; overflow:visible; margin-top:26px;
}
.ex-cell{
  position:relative; isolation:isolate; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(46,139,87,.2); border-radius:12px;
  padding:56px 32px 38px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(158deg, #f6f9f7 0%, #eef4f0 45%, #e2ece5 100%);
  transition: transform .55s var(--ease), box-shadow .55s var(--ease),
              border-color .45s var(--ease);
}
/* soft green glow behind the corner numeral */
.ex-cell::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; z-index:-1;
  top:-70px; right:-70px; width:220px; height:220px; border-radius:50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,139,87,.26) 0%, rgba(46,139,87,.09) 45%, transparent 70%);
  transition: transform .8s var(--ease), opacity .6s var(--ease);
}
.ex-cell:hover::after{ transform: scale(1.28); opacity:1; }
/* the green rule draws across the top */
.ex-cell::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:0; height:3px; z-index:1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ca-green-dark), var(--ca-green));
  transition: width .6s var(--ease);
}
.ex-cell:hover{
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: rgba(46,139,87,.4);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -26px rgba(13,31,26,.34);
}
.ex-cell:hover::before{ width:100%; }

/* large ghost numeral in the corner */
.ex-cell-num{
  position:absolute; top:16px; right:26px; z-index:0;
  font-family:'Sora','Inter',sans-serif; font-size:3.4rem; font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.05em; line-height:1;
  transition: opacity .5s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.ex-cell:hover .ex-cell-num{ transform: translateY(-3px); }

.ex-cell h3{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  font-size:1.14rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin:0 0 12px;
}
.ex-cell p{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  font-size:.93rem; line-height:1.66; color: var(--text-soft); margin:0;
}

/* dark theme: ink surfaces rather than paper */
[data-theme="dark"] .ex-cell{
  background: linear-gradient(158deg, #16332a 0%, #12291f 55%, #0f2119 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .ex-cell::after{
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185,227,81,.14) 0%, rgba(185,227,81,.04) 45%, transparent 70%);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .ex-cell:hover{ border-color: rgba(185,227,81,.32); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .ex-cell, .ex-cell::before, .ex-cell::after, .ex-cell-num{ transition:none; }
  .ex-cell:hover{ transform:none; }
  .ex-cell:hover::after{ transform:none; }
}

/* ---- 04 A clear path forward (dark journey) ---- */
.ex-path-flow{ position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap:32px; margin-top:20px; }

/* ---- the connecting track ----
   A dim rail runs behind all four nodes; a bright green line draws
   itself along it, left to right, as the section scrolls into view. */
.ex-path-line{
  /* runs from the centre of node 01 to the centre of node 04:
     columns are (100% - 3*32px)/4 wide and each node is 48px, so the
     first centre sits at 24px and the last at 75% + 24px */
  position:absolute; top:23px; left:24px; right:calc(25% - 48px); height:2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.13); border-radius:2px; overflow:hidden;
}
.ex-path-line-fill{
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:block; transform-origin:left center;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ca-green) 0%, var(--lime) 100%);
  transition: transform 2.2s cubic-bezier(.25,.8,.3,1) .25s;
}
.ex-path-flow.aos-animate .ex-path-line-fill{ transform: scaleX(1); }
/* a travelling glint that keeps the route feeling live */
.ex-path-line::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; width:22%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.55), transparent);
  animation: exPathGlint 3.6s cubic-bezier(.5,0,.5,1) 2.4s infinite;
}

@keyframes exPathGlint{
  0%   { transform: translateX(-120%); opacity:0; }
  12%  { opacity:1; }
  60%  { opacity:1; }
  100% { transform: translateX(560%); opacity:0; }
}

.ex-path-step{ position:relative; }
/* chevron sitting on the rail between each pair of nodes */
.ex-path-step:not(:last-child)::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:17px; right:-22px; z-index:2;
  width:11px; height:11px; border-right:2px solid var(--lime); border-top:2px solid var(--lime);
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(.4); opacity:0; border-radius:1px;
  transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1);
}
.ex-path-flow.aos-animate .ex-path-step:not(:last-child)::after{ opacity:.85; transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1); }
.ex-path-flow.aos-animate .ex-path-step:nth-child(2)::after{ transition-delay:.85s; }
.ex-path-flow.aos-animate .ex-path-step:nth-child(3)::after{ transition-delay:1.35s; }
.ex-path-flow.aos-animate .ex-path-step:nth-child(4)::after{ transition-delay:1.85s; }

.ex-path-num{
  position:relative; z-index:3; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%; margin-bottom:24px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; color: var(--lime);
  background: var(--navy); border:2px solid rgba(185,227,81,.5);
  transition: border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .5s ease, transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1);
}
/* each node lights up as the line reaches it */
.ex-path-flow.aos-animate .ex-path-num{
  border-color: var(--lime);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(185,227,81,.10);
}
.ex-path-flow.aos-animate .ex-path-step:nth-child(2) .ex-path-num{ transition-delay:.35s; }
.ex-path-flow.aos-animate .ex-path-step:nth-child(3) .ex-path-num{ transition-delay:.9s; }
.ex-path-flow.aos-animate .ex-path-step:nth-child(4) .ex-path-num{ transition-delay:1.45s; }
.ex-path-flow.aos-animate .ex-path-step:nth-child(5) .ex-path-num{ transition-delay:2s; }

.ex-path-step:hover .ex-path-num{ transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(185,227,81,.14); }
.ex-path-step h4{ color:#fff; font-size:1.08rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.01em; margin:0 0 9px; }
.ex-path-step p{ font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.6; color: var(--text-inverse-soft); margin:0; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .ex-path-line-fill{ transition:none; transform: scaleX(1); }
  .ex-path-line::after{ animation:none; display:none; }
  .ex-path-step:not(:last-child)::after{ transition:none; opacity:.85; transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1); }
  .ex-path-num{ transition:none; }
}

/* ---- 05 Why CleanAdvance: three differentiators ---- */
.ex-diff{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap:44px; margin-top:16px; }
.ex-diff-item{ padding-top:22px; border-top:2px solid var(--forest); }
[data-theme="dark"] .ex-diff-item{ border-top-color: var(--emerald); }
.ex-diff-label{
  display:block; margin-bottom:12px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.74rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.13em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--text);
}
.ex-diff-item p{ font-size:.98rem; line-height:1.62; color: var(--text-soft); margin:0; }

/* ---- 06 Geographic reach: globe ---- */
.ex-reach-inner{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr .9fr; gap:70px; align-items:center; }
.ex-reach-copy .hm-h2{ color:#fff; }
.ex-reach-regions{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-top:34px; padding-top:26px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff;
}
.ex-reach-regions i{ font-style:normal; color: var(--lime); font-weight:400; }
.ex-globe{ position:relative; color:#fff; }
.ex-globe svg{ width:100%; height:auto; display:block; max-width:460px; margin:0 auto; }
.ex-globe-arc{ animation: exArc 3.6s linear infinite; }
.ex-globe-arc--b{ animation-duration:4.4s; }
@keyframes exArc{ to{ stroke-dashoffset:-52; } }
.ex-globe-hub{ animation: exHub 3s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin:186px 176px; }
@keyframes exHub{ 0%,100%{ opacity:1; } 50%{ opacity:.7; } }
.ex-globe-tag{
  display:block; text-align:center; margin-top:18px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.68rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.13em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}

/* ---- 07 CTA supporting line ---- */
.ex-cta-tag{
  margin-top:18px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}

/* ---- Expansion responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .ex-matters{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:42px; }
  .ex-matters-visual{ aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
  .ex-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap:16px; }
  .ex-path-flow{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap:34px 28px; }
  .ex-path-line{ display:none; }
  .ex-path-step:not(:last-child)::after{ display:none; }
  .ex-diff{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; }
  .ex-reach-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:46px; }
  .ex-globe svg{ max-width:380px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .ex-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ex-cell{ padding:32px 26px; }
  .ex-path-flow{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; }
  .ex-path-num{ width:42px; height:42px; margin-bottom:16px; }
  .ex-regions-line, .ex-reach-regions{ font-size:.78rem; gap:10px; }
  .ex-globe svg{ max-width:300px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — editorial rebuild
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- Single-column editorial hero (no side panel) ---- */
.hm-hero--solo .hm-hero-inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.hm-hero--solo .hm-hero-inner > div{ max-width:820px; }
.hm-hero--about .hm-hero-sub{ max-width:620px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.hm-hero--about .hm-hero-sub + .hm-hero-sub{ margin-bottom:34px; }

/* ---- Mission & Vision: two large editorial blocks ---- */
/* ---- Mission & Vision: photographic panels ---- */
.ab-mv{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap:20px;
  background:none; border:0; border-radius:0; overflow:visible; margin-top:24px;
}
.ab-mv-block{
  position:relative; isolation:isolate; overflow:hidden;
  min-height:360px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:48px 44px 44px;
  border-radius:10px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: var(--ca-ink);
  transition: transform .55s var(--ease), box-shadow .55s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease);
}
.ab-mv-photo{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-2; display:block; overflow:hidden; }
.ab-mv-photo img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: transform 1.4s var(--ease);
}
.ab-mv-block:hover .ab-mv-photo img{ transform: scale(1); }
/* the scrim: dark at the foot where the copy sits, clearing toward the top */
.ab-mv-block::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(8,20,16,.94) 0%, rgba(8,20,16,.74) 38%, rgba(8,20,16,.30) 70%, rgba(8,20,16,.14) 100%);
  transition: opacity .5s var(--ease);
}
/* the green rule draws across the top */
.ab-mv-block::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:0; height:3px; z-index:1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ca-green), var(--ca-green-fresh));
  transition: width .6s var(--ease);
}
.ab-mv-block:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(185,227,81,.35);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 54px -26px rgba(6,18,14,.6);
}
.ab-mv-block:hover::before{ width:100%; }

.ab-mv-label{
  position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--ca-green-fresh);
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.ab-mv-label::before{
  content:""; width:26px; height:2px; background: var(--ca-yellow); flex-shrink:0;
}
.ab-mv-block h3{
  position:relative; color:#fff; font-size:1.5rem; line-height:1.22;
  letter-spacing:-.03em; margin:0 0 14px; max-width:22ch;
}
.ab-mv-block p{
  position:relative; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); margin:0; max-width:44ch;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .ab-mv-block, .ab-mv-block::before, .ab-mv-photo img{ transition:none; }
  .ab-mv-block:hover{ transform:none; }
  .ab-mv-photo img{ transform:none; }
}

/* ---- Our People ---- */
.ab-people-inner{ max-width:680px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center; }
.ab-people-inner .hm-h2{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; color:#fff; }
.ab-people-inner .hm-lede{ margin:18px auto 0; }
.ab-people-line{
  margin:26px auto 34px; padding-top:24px; max-width:420px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.12rem; font-weight:700; color:#fff; letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.ab-people .btn-outline{ color:#fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.ab-people .btn-outline:hover{ border-color:#fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }

/* ---- About responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .ab-mv{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ab-mv-block{ padding:44px 34px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .ab-mv-block{ padding:36px 26px; }
  .ab-people-line{ font-size:1.02rem; }
}

/* hero text columns sized so each headline line fits without re-wrapping */
.hm-hero--exp .hm-hero-inner,
.hm-hero--cons .hm-hero-inner{ grid-template-columns: 1.45fr .8fr; }

/* =========================================================
   HOME — INTERNATIONAL NETWORK (light, sectioned)
   ========================================================= */
.hm-net2{ background: var(--bg-alt); }

/* block 1 — intro + globe */
.hm-net2-top{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr .9fr; gap:70px; align-items:center; }
.hm-net2-copy .hm-lede{ margin-top:20px; }

.hm-net2-list{ list-style:none; margin:38px 0 0; padding:0; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.hm-net2-list li{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: 14px 1fr auto; align-items:center; gap:16px;
  padding:16px 2px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  transition: padding-left .3s var(--ease);
}
.hm-net2-list li:hover{ padding-left:10px; }
.hm-net2-dot{ width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--forest); justify-self:center; }
.hm-net2-dot--hub{ background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,162,39,.18); }
.hm-net2-name{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.02rem; letter-spacing:-.01em; color: var(--text); }
.hm-net2-role{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.68rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--text-soft);
}

.hm-net2-globe{ color: var(--navy); }
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-net2-globe{ color:#fff; }
.hm-net2-globe svg{ width:100%; height:auto; display:block; max-width:420px; margin:0 auto; }
.hm-net2-arc{ animation: hmNet2Arc 3.4s linear infinite; }
.hm-net2-arc--b{ animation-duration:4.2s; }
.hm-net2-arc--c{ animation-duration:3.8s; }
@keyframes hmNet2Arc{ to{ stroke-dashoffset:-52; } }

/* block 2 — figures */
.hm-net2-stats{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px;
  margin-top:72px; background: var(--border);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
}
.hm-net2-stat{ background: var(--bg); padding:34px 30px; text-align:center; }
.hm-net2-stat b{
  display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2.4rem; font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.03em; color: var(--forest-dark); line-height:1; margin-bottom:10px;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-net2-stat b{ color: var(--emerald); }
.hm-net2-stat span{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.13em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--text-soft);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .hm-net2-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; }
  .hm-net2-globe svg{ max-width:340px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .hm-net2-globe svg{ max-width:280px; }
  .hm-net2-stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr; margin-top:52px; }
  .hm-net2-stat{ padding:26px 22px; }
  .hm-net2-stat b{ font-size:2rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOME — WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT on a cream background
   (light counterpart to the original dark treatment)
   ========================================================= */
.hm-diff--light{ background: var(--bg-alt); }

/* photo panels: keep the imagery, wash it in cream so text reads dark */
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-inner{ border-color: var(--border); background: var(--bg); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--tech .hm-diff-panel-inner{ border-color: rgba(46,139,87,.34); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--comm .hm-diff-panel-inner{ border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.40); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-photo{ opacity:.30; }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-overlay{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(250,248,243,.90) 0%, rgba(250,248,243,.80) 50%, rgba(250,248,243,.93) 100%);
}
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--comm .hm-diff-panel-overlay{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(250,248,243,.91) 0%, rgba(250,248,243,.82) 50%, rgba(250,248,243,.94) 100%);
}

/* panel headings + list rows */
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--tech h4{ color: var(--forest-dark); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--comm h4{ color: #9a7c1c; }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-hex--tech{ background: rgba(46,139,87,.12); color: var(--forest-dark); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-hex--comm{ background: rgba(201,162,39,.16); color: #9a7c1c; }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-content li{ color: var(--text); border-bottom-color: var(--border); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--tech li svg{ color: var(--forest); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--comm li svg{ color: var(--gold); }

/* centre hub */
.hm-diff--light .hm-split-mid .badge{
  background:#fff; box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(22,35,29,.14), 0 0 0 1px var(--border);
}
.hm-diff--light .hm-split-mid-name{ color: var(--text); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-split-mid-tag{ color: var(--forest-dark); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-split-mid-ring{ border-color: rgba(46,139,87,.4); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-split-mid::before,
.hm-diff--light .hm-split-mid::after{
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--forest) 0 6px, transparent 6px 16px);
  opacity:.75;
}

/* closing statement + stat row */
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-statement{ border-top-color: var(--border); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-statement-lead{ color: var(--text); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-statement-body{ color: var(--text-soft); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-stat .ic{ color: var(--forest); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-stat b{ color: var(--text); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-stat span{ color: var(--text-soft); }

/* dark theme: the cream wash and light-mode accents must not carry over */
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-photo{ opacity:1; }
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-overlay{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,27,42,.9) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,.82) 55%, rgba(13,27,42,.94) 100%);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--comm .hm-diff-panel-overlay{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,16,24,.92) 0%, rgba(11,16,24,.84) 55%, rgba(11,16,24,.95) 100%);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-inner{ background:transparent; }
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--tech .hm-diff-panel-inner{ border-color: rgba(185,227,81,.3); }
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--comm .hm-diff-panel-inner{ border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.32); }
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-content li{ color:#fff; border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--tech h4,
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-diff-hex--tech{ color: var(--lime); }
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-diff-hex--tech{ background: rgba(185,227,81,.14); }
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--comm h4,
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-diff-hex--comm{ color: var(--gold); }
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-diff-hex--comm{ background: rgba(201,162,39,.16); }
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--tech li svg{ color: var(--lime); }
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-split-mid-tag{ color: var(--lime); }
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-split-mid-ring{ border-color: rgba(185,227,81,.35); }
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-split-mid::before,
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-split-mid::after{
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--lime) 0 6px, transparent 6px 16px);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .hm-diff--light .hm-diff-stat .ic{ color: var(--lime); }

/* ---- cream section: deeper panel fill + stronger green accent ---- */
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-inner{ background:#E2DACB; }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-photo{ opacity:.22; }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-overlay{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(226,218,203,.92) 0%, rgba(222,213,197,.86) 50%, rgba(219,210,193,.94) 100%);
}
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--comm .hm-diff-panel-overlay{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(226,218,203,.93) 0%, rgba(222,213,197,.87) 50%, rgba(219,210,193,.95) 100%);
}
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--tech .hm-diff-panel-inner{ border-color: rgba(46,139,87,.45); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--comm .hm-diff-panel-inner{ border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.48); }
/* keep the green reading as the highlight against the deeper panel */
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--tech h4{ color: var(--forest); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-hex--tech{ background: rgba(46,139,87,.18); color: var(--forest); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--tech li svg{ color: var(--forest); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-content li{ border-bottom-color: rgba(22,35,29,.14); }

/* ---- deeper green across the cream "Why We're Different" panels ---- */
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--tech h4{ color: var(--forest-dark); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-hex--tech{ background: rgba(31,107,65,.16); color: var(--forest-dark); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--tech li svg{ color: var(--forest-dark); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--tech .hm-diff-panel-inner{ border-color: rgba(31,107,65,.5); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-split-mid-tag{ color: var(--forest-dark); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-split-mid-ring{ border-color: rgba(31,107,65,.45); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-split-mid::before,
.hm-diff--light .hm-split-mid::after{
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--forest-dark) 0 6px, transparent 6px 16px);
}
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-stat .ic{ color: var(--forest-dark); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-kicker{ color: var(--forest-dark); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-kicker::before{ background: var(--forest-dark); }

/* =========================================================
   "Why We're Different": cream section, but the two panels
   keep the original dark treatment (photo-backed, white text)
   ========================================================= */
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-inner{ background:transparent; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--tech .hm-diff-panel-inner{ border-color: rgba(185,227,81,.3); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--comm .hm-diff-panel-inner{ border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.32); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-photo{ opacity:1; }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-overlay{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,27,42,.9) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,.82) 55%, rgba(13,27,42,.94) 100%);
}
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--comm .hm-diff-panel-overlay{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,16,24,.92) 0%, rgba(11,16,24,.84) 55%, rgba(11,16,24,.95) 100%);
}
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel-content li{ color:#fff; border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--tech h4{ color: var(--lime); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-hex--tech{ background: rgba(185,227,81,.14); color: var(--lime); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--tech li svg{ color: var(--lime); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--comm h4{ color: var(--gold); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-hex--comm{ background: rgba(201,162,39,.16); color: var(--gold); }
.hm-diff--light .hm-diff-panel--comm li svg{ color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- Home final CTA as a contained brand-gradient banner ---- */
.hm-final-banner{ text-align:left; align-items:center; }
.hm-final-banner-copy{ max-width:620px; }
.hm-final-banner .hm-kicker{ color:#fff; margin-bottom:14px; }
.hm-final-banner .hm-kicker::before{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.hm-final-banner h2{
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); color:#fff; font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.025em; line-height:1.14; margin:0 0 18px;
}
.hm-final-banner .hm-final-points{
  display:flex; justify-content:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px 24px;
  font-size:.98rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.9); margin-bottom:16px;
}
.hm-final-banner .hm-final-line{
  max-width:520px; margin:0; color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size:.98rem; line-height:1.6;
}
.hm-final-banner .hm-final-actions{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; flex-shrink:0; }
.hm-final-banner .btn-outline{ color:#fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.hm-final-banner .btn-outline:hover{ border-color:#fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .hm-final-banner{ align-items:flex-start; }
  .hm-final-banner .hm-final-actions{ flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; width:100%; }
}

/* ---- Trading: material list ---- */
.td-materials{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap:1px; background: var(--border);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; margin-top:20px; }
.td-material{ position:relative; background: var(--bg); padding:36px 26px; text-decoration:none; color:inherit;
  transition: background .3s var(--ease); display:block; }
.td-material::before{ content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:0; height:2px;
  background: var(--forest); transition: width .4s var(--ease); }
.td-material:hover{ background: var(--bg-alt); }
.td-material:hover::before{ width:100%; }
.td-material-num{ display:block; margin-bottom:20px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem;
  font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em; color: var(--forest-dark); opacity:.6; }
.td-material h3{ font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.01em; margin:0 0 9px; }
.td-material p{ font-size:.86rem; line-height:1.55; color: var(--text-soft); margin:0; }
.td-path-flow{ grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); }
.td-path-flow .ex-path-line{ left:24px; right:calc(20% - 48px); }
/* five nodes: shift the chevron stagger one step further along */
.td-path-flow.aos-animate .ex-path-step:nth-child(5)::after{ transition-delay:2.35s; }
.td-path-flow.aos-animate .ex-path-step:nth-child(6) .ex-path-num{ transition-delay:2.5s; }

/* ---- Category bands: photo + specification ---- */
.td-cat{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,.85fr) minmax(0,1.15fr);
  gap:64px; align-items:center;
}
.td-cat--flip .td-cat-media{ order:2; }
.td-cat-media{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}
.td-cat-media img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
  transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1);
}
.td-cat:hover .td-cat-media img{ transform: scale(1.045); }
/* green corner rule tying the photo to the brand */
.td-cat-media::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0;
  width:64px; height:4px; background: var(--forest);
}
.td-cat--flip .td-cat-media::after{ left:auto; right:0; }
.td-cat-body .hm-h2{ margin-top:6px; }
.td-cat-body p{ max-width:52ch; }

@media (max-width:980px){
  .td-cat{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:34px; }
  .td-cat--flip .td-cat-media{ order:0; }
  .td-cat-media{ aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
}
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .td-materials{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .td-path-flow{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .td-materials{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .td-path-flow{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .td-material{ padding:28px 22px; }
}

/* ---- Products: category index ---- */
.pr-index{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6,1fr); gap:1px; background: var(--border);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; }
.pr-index a{ background: var(--bg); padding:22px 18px; text-decoration:none; color:inherit;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; transition: background .3s var(--ease); }
.pr-index a:hover{ background: var(--bg-alt); }
.pr-index span{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.68rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em;
  color: var(--forest-dark); opacity:.65; }
.pr-index b{ font-size:.9rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.01em; line-height:1.3; }
@media (max-width:1100px){ .pr-index{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .pr-index{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }

/* ---- Global footer refinements ---- */
.footer-positioning{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.13em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--emerald); margin:0 0 12px;
}
.footer-est{
  margin-top:16px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; opacity:.6;
}
.footer-contact li{ margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.55; }
.footer-legal{ display:inline-flex; gap:22px; }
.footer-legal a{ opacity:.75; }
.footer-legal a:hover{ opacity:1; }

/* four-item variant of the shared bordered grid */
.ex-grid--4{ grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }
@media (max-width:1100px){ .ex-grid--4{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:720px){ .ex-grid--4{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   CONSULTING · 02 — practice band + approach steps
   Curved-edge photo panel, then a 01/02/03 sequence.
   ========================================================= */
.cn-practice-band{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.cn-practice2{
  position:relative;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);
  align-items:center;
  min-height:560px;
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow:hidden;
  max-width:100%;
}
.cn-practice2-copy{
  padding: 96px 64px 96px max(28px, calc((100vw - 1240px) / 2));
  max-width:720px;
}
.cn-practice2-copy .hm-lede{ max-width:52ch; }

/* the photo runs to the right edge of the page with a concave left edge */
.cn-practice2-media{
  position:absolute; top:0; right:0; bottom:0; width:56%;
  overflow:hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 128% 185% at 100% 50%, #000 60%, transparent 60.35%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 128% 185% at 100% 50%, #000 60%, transparent 60.35%);
}
.cn-practice2-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
/* thin green line tracing the curve */
.cn-practice2-media::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 128% 185% at 100% 50%,
              transparent 59.75%, var(--forest) 59.75%, var(--forest) 60.35%, transparent 60.4%);
  opacity:.6;
}

/* ---- the approach sequence ---- */
.cn-approach{ background: var(--bg-alt); padding: 74px 0 84px; }
.cn-approach-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap:0; }
.cn-approach-step{ position:relative; padding-right:48px; }
.cn-approach-step + .cn-approach-step{ padding-left:48px; }
.cn-approach-step + .cn-approach-step::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:58px; bottom:6px; width:1px; background: var(--border);
}
.cn-approach-top{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-bottom:26px; }
.cn-approach-num{
  font-family:'Sora','Inter',sans-serif; font-size:2.5rem; font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.04em; line-height:1; color: var(--forest);
}
.cn-approach-badge{
  flex-shrink:0; width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background: var(--ca-ink); color: var(--ca-fresh);
}
.cn-approach-badge svg{ width:23px; height:23px; }
/* solid green rule that fades into a dotted run toward the next step */
.cn-approach-line{
  flex:1; height:2px; min-width:24px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--forest) 0 46%, transparent 46%),
    radial-gradient(circle, var(--border) 1.2px, transparent 1.3px) 0 50%/9px 3px repeat-x;
}
.cn-approach-step:last-child .cn-approach-line{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--forest) 0 46%, transparent 46%);
}
.cn-approach-step h4{
  font-size:.92rem; font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em;
  margin:0 0 12px; color: var(--text);
}
.cn-approach-step p{ font-size:1rem; line-height:1.65; color: var(--text-soft); margin:0; max-width:26ch; }

@media (max-width:1000px){
  .cn-practice2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; min-height:0; }
  .cn-practice2-copy{ padding:72px 28px 40px; max-width:none; }
  .cn-practice2-media{
    position:relative; width:100%; height:320px;
    -webkit-mask-image:none; mask-image:none;
  }
  .cn-practice2-media::after{ display:none; }
  .cn-approach-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0; }
  .cn-approach-step{ padding:26px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
  .cn-approach-step:first-child{ border-top:0; padding-top:0; }
  .cn-approach-step + .cn-approach-step{ padding-left:0; }
  .cn-approach-step + .cn-approach-step::before{ display:none; }
  .cn-approach-step p{ max-width:none; }
}

/* narrow screens: the row has no open right-hand space, so the photo
   steps well back rather than sitting under the copy */
@media (max-width:820px){
  .cn-service-bg{
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.5) 55%, #000 100%);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.5) 55%, #000 100%);
  }
  .cn-service-bg img{ opacity:.12; }
  .cn-service:hover .cn-service-bg img{ opacity:.16; }
  [data-theme="dark"] .cn-service-bg img{ opacity:.16; }
}

/* =========================================================
   JOURNEY FLOW — stacked layouts keep the connection
   Below 900px the horizontal rail becomes a vertical timeline
   so the steps still read as one linked sequence.
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .ex-path-flow,
  .ex-path-flow.td-path-flow{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0; margin-top:10px; }
  .ex-path-line{ display:none; }

  /* the rail is the step's own left border, so it always spans the
     full height of the step no matter how long the copy runs */
  .ex-path-step{
    position:relative; margin-left:24px; padding:0 0 40px 52px;
    border-left:2px solid rgba(185,227,81,.42);
  }
  .ex-path-step:last-child{ border-left-color:transparent; padding-bottom:0; }
  .ex-path-step:not(:last-child)::after{ display:none !important; }

  .ex-path-num{
    position:absolute; left:-25px; top:0; margin-bottom:0;
    width:48px; height:48px;
  }
  .ex-path-step h4{ margin:12px 0 9px; }
  .ex-path-step p{ max-width:46ch; }
}

/* =========================================================
   EXPANSION GLOBE — night view of Earth
   Real coastlines with city lights, seen from 10E 25N.
   ========================================================= */
.ex-globe--night svg{ overflow:visible; }
/* a faint halo so the sphere sits in space rather than on the panel */
.ex-globe--night{ filter: drop-shadow(0 0 46px rgba(90,170,220,.16)); }
/* the lights breathe very slightly, at staggered rates */
.ex-globe-lights circle{
  opacity:.9;
  animation: exCityTwinkle 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ex-globe-lights circle:nth-child(3n)  { animation-duration:7.5s;  animation-delay:-1.4s; }
.ex-globe-lights circle:nth-child(3n+1){ animation-duration:6.4s;  animation-delay:-3.1s; }
.ex-globe-lights circle:nth-child(5n)  { animation-duration:9s;    animation-delay:-2.2s; }
@keyframes exCityTwinkle{
  0%,100%{ opacity:.55; }
  50%    { opacity:1; }
}
/* the destination markers pulse gently */
.ex-globe-node circle:nth-child(odd){ animation: exNodePulse 3.8s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin:center; }
.ex-globe-node circle:nth-child(3){ animation-delay:-1.3s; }
.ex-globe-node circle:nth-child(5){ animation-delay:-2.6s; }
@keyframes exNodePulse{
  0%,100%{ opacity:.75; }
  50%    { opacity:1; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .ex-globe-lights circle,
  .ex-globe-node circle{ animation:none; opacity:.9; }
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT · 01 — COMPANY OVERVIEW
   A compact two-column opening: copy left, one strong
   industrial photograph running to the right page edge.
   ========================================================= */
.ab-open{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background: var(--ca-ink);
}
.ab-open-inner{
  position:relative;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.02fr) minmax(0,.98fr);
  align-items:center;
  min-height:496px;
}
.ab-open-copy{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  padding: 150px 64px 78px max(28px, calc((100vw - 1240px) / 2));
  max-width:760px;
}

/* ---- headline: two lines, each revealed behind its own mask ---- */
.ab-open-h1{
  font-family:'Sora','Inter',-apple-system,sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.1vw, 2.7rem);
  font-weight:700;                /* premium, not heavy */
  line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.032em;
  color:#fff; margin:0 0 24px; max-width:none; white-space:nowrap;
}
.ab-open-h1 em{ font-style:normal; color: var(--ca-green-fresh); }
.ab-line{ display:block; overflow:hidden; }
.ab-line > *{
  display:inline-block;
  transform: translateY(105%);
  animation: abLineUp .95s cubic-bezier(.22,.75,.24,1) forwards;
}
.ab-line:nth-child(1) > *{ animation-delay:.14s; }
.ab-line:nth-child(2) > *{ animation-delay:.28s; }
@keyframes abLineUp{ to{ transform: translateY(0); } }

/* ---- everything else rises gently after the headline ---- */
.ab-rise{
  opacity:0; transform: translateY(16px);
  animation: abRise .85s cubic-bezier(.22,.75,.24,1) forwards;
  animation-delay:.10s;
}
.ab-rise--2{ animation-delay:.52s; }
.ab-rise--3{ animation-delay:.66s; }
.ab-rise--4{ animation-delay:.80s; }
@keyframes abRise{ to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }

.ab-open-lede{
  font-size:1.06rem; line-height:1.72; font-weight:400;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.80);
  margin:0 0 34px; max-width:48ch;
}
.ab-open-tag{
  margin-top:34px; padding-top:22px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:.68rem; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
/* refined CTA hover just for this section */
.ab-open .btn{ transition: background .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease),
                           color .3s var(--ease), transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1); }
.ab-open .btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-open .btn-outline{ color:#fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.42); background:transparent; }
.ab-open .btn-outline:hover{ color: var(--ca-green-fresh); border-color: var(--ca-green-fresh); }

/* ---- the photograph ---- */
.ab-open-media{
  position:absolute; top:0; right:0; bottom:0; width:52%;
  overflow:hidden; z-index:1;
  clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
  animation: abMediaIn 1.25s cubic-bezier(.22,.75,.24,1) both;
}
@keyframes abMediaIn{
  from{ clip-path: inset(0 0 0 100%); }
  to  { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); }
}
.ab-open-media img{
  width:100%; height:118%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
  transform: translateY(var(--ab-par, 0px)) scale(1.02);
  will-change: transform;
}
/* a soft seam so the photo melts into the dark panel */
.ab-open-media-seam{
  position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      var(--ca-ink) 0%, rgba(13,31,26,.78) 16%, rgba(13,31,26,.22) 42%, rgba(13,31,26,0) 66%);
}

@media (max-width:1000px){
  .ab-open-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; min-height:0; }
  .ab-open-copy{ padding:46px 28px 58px; max-width:none; order:2; }
  .ab-open-h1{ max-width:none; white-space:normal; }
  .ab-open-media{
    position:relative; width:100%; height:320px; order:1;
    animation-duration:1s;
  }
  .ab-open-media img{ height:100%; transform:none; }
  .ab-open-media-seam{
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, var(--ca-ink) 0%, rgba(13,31,26,.55) 34%, rgba(13,31,26,0) 78%);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .ab-line > *{ transform:none; animation:none; }
  .ab-rise{ opacity:1; transform:none; animation:none; }
  .ab-open-media{ animation:none; clip-path:none; }
  .ab-open-media img{ transform:none; }
  .ab-open .btn:hover{ transform:none; }
}