/* ============================================================================
   HAYDER H. MAALA — Executive Digital Presence
   v2 · "Command Center" — dark navy glass canvas · muted gold · live/interactive
   Type: Space Grotesk (display) · Manrope (UI/body) · JetBrains Mono (data/labels)
   ============================================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Space+Grotesk:wght@400;500;700&display=swap');

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root{
  color-scheme:dark;
  /* Canvas — deep navy near-black */
  --bg:#080B14;
  --bg-2:#0B0F1A;
  --bg-3:#0F1420;
  --bg-navy:#0A1020;

  /* Glass surfaces */
  --panel:rgba(255,255,255,.045);
  --panel-2:rgba(255,255,255,.065);
  --panel-solid:#14161C;
  --panel-solid-2:#181b22;
  --hair:rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  --hair-2:rgba(255,255,255,.17);
  --hair-gold:rgba(62,139,255,.32);

  /* Text */
  --text:#E9EEF5;
  --text-2:#AFBBCB;
  --muted:#8A97A9;
  --muted-2:#67738A;
  --on-gold:#0A1220;

  /* Accent — muted executive gold (the one accent) */
  --gold:#F4C04E;
  --gold-2:#FFD470;
  --gold-deep:#D9A43A;
  --gold-soft:rgba(62,139,255,.13);
  --gold-line:rgba(62,139,255,.46);
  --blue:#3E8BFF; --blue-2:#8FE8FF; --blue-deep:#2E7BF0;
  /* Auros surface stack (blue-kept): canvas -> deep(recessed) -> kelp(raised card) */
  --kelp:#101d33; --kelp-2:#17263f; --deep:#05070E;

  /* category tints (muted, used only for legend/filter dots + tooltip) */
  --c-academic:#F4C04E;
  --c-exec:#6FA8C7;
  --c-diploma:#86B29A;
  --c-cert:#C7B489;
  --c-leader:#CC9A76;
  --c-eco:#7FB0AE;

  /* Fonts */
  --display:'Space Grotesk','Manrope',sans-serif;
  --sans:'Manrope',system-ui,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;
  --mono:'JetBrains Mono',ui-monospace,'SFMono-Regular',monospace;

  /* Radius */
  --r-xs:6px; --r-sm:10px; --r:14px; --r-lg:20px; --r-xl:28px;

  /* Shadow (deep, tinted to navy) */
  --shadow-sm:none;
  --shadow:none;
  --shadow-lg:none;
  --glow-gold:0 0 0 1px var(--hair-2);

  /* Motion */
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.52,.01,0,1);
  --ease-out:cubic-bezier(.52,.01,0,1);
  --spring:cubic-bezier(.34,1.3,.5,1);

  --maxw:1300px;
  --gutter:clamp(20px,4.4vw,60px);
  --nav-h:76px;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-behavior:smooth}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}}
body{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  font-size:1.0625rem;
  line-height:1.7;
  font-weight:400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  position:relative;
}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;background:none;border:none;color:inherit}
img,svg{display:block;max-width:100%}
ul{list-style:none}
::selection{background:var(--gold);color:var(--on-gold)}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-2);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:5px}

/* ---------- Ambient background (site-wide, fixed) ---------- */
body::before{
  content:"";position:fixed;inset:-12%;z-index:-3;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(46% 40% at 80% 2%, rgba(62,139,255,.16), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(52% 48% at 6% 14%, rgba(120,90,255,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 44% at 50% 110%, rgba(244,192,78,.06), transparent 66%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-navy), var(--bg) 42%, #05070E 100%);
  animation:ambientDrift 30s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ambientDrift{0%,100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate3d(1.6%,-2.2%,0) scale(1.06)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body::before{animation:none}}
body::after{
  content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-2;pointer-events:none;opacity:.5;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.028) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.028) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:58px 58px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(130% 100% at 50% 0%, #000 30%, transparent 78%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(130% 100% at 50% 0%, #000 30%, transparent 78%);
}
/* film grain */
.grain{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.035;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}

.skip{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:0;z-index:400;background:var(--gold);color:var(--on-gold);
  padding:12px 18px;border-radius:0 0 10px 0;font-weight:700}
.skip:focus{left:0}

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1,h2,h3,h4{color:#fff;line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500}
h1,.h1{font-size:clamp(2.7rem,7.4vw,6.6rem);line-height:1.0;letter-spacing:-.03em}
h2,.h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.4vw,3.4rem);letter-spacing:-.028em;line-height:1.04}
h3,.h3{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,1.9vw,1.65rem);letter-spacing:-.015em}
h4,.h4{font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
p{color:var(--text-2)}
strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:600}
.lede{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.55vw,1.32rem);line-height:1.6;color:var(--text-2);font-weight:400}
.container--narrow p + p{margin-top:1.15em}
.pub p + p{margin-top:.6em}
.muted{color:var(--muted)}
.tnum{font-family:var(--mono);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;font-feature-settings:"tnum"}

/* eyebrow / kicker */
.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:var(--display);font-size:.92rem;
  font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--gold-2)}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:22px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0;box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--gold)}
.eyebrow--plain::before{display:none}
.eyebrow--light{color:var(--gold-2)}
.eyebrow--light::before{background:var(--gold-2)}
.eyebrow--center{justify-content:center}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container{width:100%;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--gutter)}
.container--narrow{max-width:980px}
.section{padding:clamp(80px,11vw,150px) 0;position:relative}
.section--tight{padding:clamp(48px,6vw,84px) 0}
.section--alt{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.018), rgba(255,255,255,.01))}
.section--band{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,12,22,.6), rgba(10,20,34,.5));
  border-top:1px solid var(--hair);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.section-head{max-width:780px;margin-bottom:clamp(38px,5vw,64px)}
.section-head .eyebrow{margin-bottom:20px}
.section-head p{margin-top:18px;font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--muted)}
.section-head--split{max-width:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:32px;flex-wrap:wrap}

.grid{display:grid;gap:clamp(16px,2vw,22px)}
.grid-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.timeline-cols{align-items:start;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,56px)}

/* ---------- Glass card base ---------- */
.glass{background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%)}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;padding:15px 26px;border-radius:6px;
  font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:500;font-size:.9rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;white-space:nowrap;
  border:1px solid transparent;transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease)}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(1px)}
.btn svg{width:17px;height:17px;transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px)}
.btn--gold{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue) 0%,var(--blue-2) 100%);color:#08131f;font-weight:500;border-color:transparent}
.btn--gold:hover{filter:brightness(1.08);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn--gold svg{color:#08131f}
.btn--navy{background:var(--panel-2);color:var(--text);border-color:var(--hair-2)}
.btn--navy:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.btn--ghost{border-color:var(--hair-2);color:var(--text);background:rgba(255,255,255,.02)}
.btn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold-line);background:var(--gold-soft);color:var(--gold-2)}
.btn--ghost-light{border-color:var(--hair-2);color:var(--text);background:rgba(255,255,255,.03)}
.btn--ghost-light:hover{border-color:var(--gold-line);background:var(--gold-soft);color:var(--gold-2)}
.btn--sm{padding:10px 18px;font-size:.9rem}
.btn--big{padding:16px 30px;font-size:1.02rem}

.textlink{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-weight:600;color:var(--gold-2);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:.3s var(--ease);padding-bottom:2px}
.textlink svg{width:15px;height:15px;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.textlink:hover{border-color:var(--gold-line)}
.textlink:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px)}
.textlink--light{color:var(--text)}
.textlink--light:hover{color:var(--gold-2);border-color:var(--gold-line)}

/* ---------- Tags / chips ---------- */
.tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:500;
  color:var(--text-2);padding:6px 13px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--hair);background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.tag--sm{font-size:.74rem;padding:5px 11px}
.tag--light{color:var(--text-2);border-color:var(--hair);background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)}
.tag--gold{color:var(--gold-2);border-color:var(--gold-line);background:var(--gold-soft)}
.tag:hover{border-color:var(--hair-2);color:var(--text)}

/* ============================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================================ */
.nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;padding:14px var(--gutter) 0;
  transition:padding .45s var(--ease)}
.nav__row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;max-width:1440px;margin:0 auto;
  padding:8px 0;border-radius:0;background:transparent;border:0;transition:none}
.nav__brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;margin-right:auto}
.nav__mark{width:42px;height:42px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:11px;display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(244,192,78,.22),rgba(244,192,78,.06));
  border:1px solid var(--hair-gold);font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--gold-2);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.nav__name{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.15}
.nav__name b{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;color:#fff;letter-spacing:.01em}
.nav__name span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.22em;color:var(--muted)}
.nav__links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1px}
.nav__links a{position:relative;padding:9px 11px;white-space:nowrap;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:400;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--text-2);border-radius:0;transition:color .5s var(--ease)}
.nav__links a:hover,.nav__links a[aria-current="page"]{color:#fff}
.nav__cta{margin-left:8px;border-radius:5px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;font-size:.78rem;padding:10px 16px}
.nav__burger{display:none;width:44px;height:44px;flex-shrink:0;border-radius:11px;border:1px solid var(--hair-2);
  flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:5px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03)}
.nav__burger span{width:18px;height:1.6px;background:#fff;border-radius:2px;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),opacity .3s}
.nav__burger.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(3.3px) rotate(45deg)}
.nav__burger.open span:nth-child(2){transform:translateY(-3.3px) rotate(-45deg)}
.nav.is-solid .nav__row{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);background:rgba(8,11,20,.7);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}

.navmenu{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:99;background:rgba(6,12,22,.9);
  backdrop-filter:blur(24px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(24px);
  padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + 30px) var(--gutter) 40px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-8px);transition:opacity .4s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease),visibility .4s}
.navmenu.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.navmenu a{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:16px;padding:15px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);
  font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--text-2)}
.navmenu a .idx{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.08em}
.navmenu a[aria-current="page"]{color:#fff}
.navmenu__foot{margin-top:auto;padding-top:26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}
body.menu-open{overflow:hidden}

/* ============================================================================
   HERO — command center
   ============================================================================ */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:100dvh;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;
  padding-top:calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(20px,4vw,54px));padding-bottom:clamp(48px,7vw,90px)}
.hero__canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:0;opacity:.9}
.hero__veil{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 50% at 30% 42%, transparent, rgba(6,12,22,.55) 100%)}
.hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;
  gap:clamp(30px,5vw,64px);align-items:center}
.hero__lead{max-width:640px}
.hero__kicker{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:26px;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid var(--hair);background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--text-2)}
.hero__kicker .live{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(244,192,78,.6);
  animation:livePulse 2.4s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes livePulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(244,192,78,.6)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(244,192,78,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(244,192,78,0)}}
.hero h1{color:#fff;margin-bottom:22px}
.hero h1 .accent{background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.hero__sub{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.5vw,1.24rem);color:var(--gold-2);line-height:1.5}
.hero__lede{margin-top:20px;max-width:54ch;color:var(--text-2);font-size:clamp(1rem,1.2vw,1.1rem)}
.hero__cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:32px}
.hero__chips{margin-top:34px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
.hero__chips .eyebrow{margin-bottom:14px}

/* command panel (right) */
.hero__panel{position:relative}
.cmd{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:7px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.09),rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border:1px solid var(--hair);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.cmd__inner{border-radius:calc(var(--r-xl) - 6px);border:1px solid var(--hair);overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(11,21,35,.97),rgba(7,14,24,.99))}
.cmd__head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.cmd__avatar{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold-deep));color:var(--on-gold);font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem}
.cmd__head b{display:block;color:#fff;font-size:.98rem;font-weight:600;font-family:var(--display)}
.cmd__head span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--muted)}
.cmd__status{margin-left:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--gold-2)}
.cmd__status i{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);animation:livePulse 2.4s var(--ease) infinite}
.cmd__map{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:rgba(4,9,16,.5)}
.cmd__map canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%}
.cmd__maptag{position:absolute;left:14px;bottom:12px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.cmd__maptag i{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--gold)}
.cmd__metrics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1px;background:var(--hair)}
.cmd__metric{padding:16px 18px;background:rgba(9,17,28,.85)}
.cmd__metric .v{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:1.5rem;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1}
.cmd__metric .v .suffix{color:var(--gold-2)}
.cmd__metric .l{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.58rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--muted);margin-top:7px}

/* floating metric cards */
.floatcard{position:absolute;z-index:3;border-radius:14px;padding:13px 16px;min-width:150px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(14,25,39,.98),rgba(9,17,28,.99));border:1px solid var(--hair-2);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);animation:float 7s var(--ease) infinite}
.floatcard .v{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:1.35rem;color:#fff;line-height:1}
.floatcard .v .suffix{color:var(--gold-2)}
.floatcard .l{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.56rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--muted);margin-top:6px}
.floatcard--a{top:-26px;left:-34px;animation-delay:-1s}
.floatcard--b{bottom:-24px;right:-30px;animation-delay:-3.5s}
@keyframes float{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-9px)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.floatcard{animation:none}.hero__kicker .live,.cmd__status i{animation:none}}

/* ---------- Metric strip (glass) ---------- */
.metric{padding:32px 28px;border-radius:16px;background:var(--kelp);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.metric::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(240px circle at var(--mx,10%) var(--my,0%), rgba(244,192,78,.13), transparent 60%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s var(--ease)}
.metric:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:var(--kelp-2)}
.metric:hover::after{opacity:1}
.metric__val{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,3.6vw,3.2rem);line-height:1;
  color:var(--blue-2);letter-spacing:-.03em}
.metric__val .suffix{color:var(--blue-2)}
.metric__label{margin-top:12px;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.45}
.metric--onnavy .metric__val{color:#fff}
.metric--onnavy .metric__val .suffix{color:var(--gold-2)}
.metric--onnavy .metric__label{color:var(--muted)}

/* ============================================================================
   PAGE HEADER (inner pages)
   ============================================================================ */
.pagehead{position:relative;padding-top:calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(46px,6vw,84px));padding-bottom:clamp(46px,6vw,80px);overflow:hidden}
.pagehead__mesh{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(52% 120% at 88% -20%, rgba(62,139,255,.18), transparent 56%),
    radial-gradient(42% 90% at 6% 0%, rgba(120,90,255,.12), transparent 60%)}
.pagehead__inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:880px}
.pagehead .crumbs{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:20px}
.pagehead .crumbs a:hover{color:var(--gold-2)}
.pagehead h1{color:#fff;margin-bottom:20px}
.pagehead p{color:var(--text-2);font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.4vw,1.26rem);max-width:62ch}

/* ---------- Snapshot ---------- */
.snapshot{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px}
.snapshot__col{padding:clamp(26px,2.6vw,36px);border-radius:var(--r-lg);background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--hair);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease)}
.snapshot__col:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--hair-gold);background:var(--panel-2)}
.snapshot__n{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--gold-2);letter-spacing:.14em}
.snapshot__col h3{margin:16px 0 12px}
.snapshot__col p{font-size:.98rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* ============================================================================
   CARDS (expertise / capability matrix / leadership / generic)
   ============================================================================ */
.card{position:relative;background:var(--kelp);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-radius:16px;padding:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);
  box-shadow:none;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease);overflow:hidden}
.card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--mx,20%) var(--my,10%), rgba(244,192,78,.14), transparent 62%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s var(--ease)}
.card--hover:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:var(--kelp-2)}
.card--hover:hover::before{opacity:1}
.card__ic{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:22px;
  background:var(--gold-soft);border:1px solid var(--hair-gold);color:var(--gold-2);
  transition:transform .45s var(--spring)}
.card--hover:hover .card__ic{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.05)}
.card__ic svg{width:23px;height:23px}
.card h3{margin-bottom:10px;position:relative}
.card p{font-size:.98rem;color:var(--muted);position:relative}
.card__num{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--gold-2);letter-spacing:.12em}

/* capability chips revealed on hover (expertise) */
.card .tags{transition:opacity .4s var(--ease)}

/* ============================================================================
   STRATEGIC WORK — initiative cards
   ============================================================================ */
.initiative{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:26px;padding:clamp(26px,3vw,40px);
  border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--r-lg);background:var(--panel);overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease)}
.initiative::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(320px circle at var(--mx,100%) var(--my,0%), rgba(244,192,78,.11), transparent 60%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s var(--ease)}
.initiative:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:var(--hair-gold);background:var(--panel-2)}
.initiative:hover::before{opacity:1}
.initiative__n{font-family:var(--display);font-size:2.5rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em;
  -webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--gold-line);color:transparent}
.initiative h3{margin-bottom:16px;position:relative}
.initiative__rows{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:13px;margin-bottom:18px;position:relative}
.initiative__rows>div{display:grid;grid-template-columns:100px 1fr;gap:14px;font-size:.96rem}
.initiative__rows .k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.66rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--gold-2);padding-top:4px}
.initiative__rows .val{color:var(--text-2)}

/* ---------- Value cards / caps / relevant ---------- */
.value{padding:30px;border-radius:var(--r-lg);background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--hair);transition:.4s var(--ease)}
.value:hover{border-color:var(--hair-gold);background:var(--panel-2)}
.value__n{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--gold-2);line-height:1;font-weight:600}
.value h3{margin:16px 0 12px}
.value p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.98rem}
.caps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;margin:20px 0}
.caps li{position:relative;padding-left:22px;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--text-2)}
.caps li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:9px;width:11px;height:1.5px;background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 6px var(--gold)}
.relevant{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);border-top:1px solid var(--hair);padding-top:16px;margin-top:4px}
.relevant b{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.66rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--gold-2);display:block;margin-bottom:6px;font-weight:500}

/* ============================================================================
   TIMELINE
   ============================================================================ */
.timeline{position:relative;padding-left:34px}
.timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:7px;top:6px;bottom:6px;width:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--gold-line),var(--hair))}
.titem{position:relative;padding-bottom:34px}
.titem:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.titem::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-33px;top:6px;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--bg-2);border:1px solid var(--hair-2);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(6,12,22,.9)}
.titem--now::before{border-color:var(--gold);background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(6,12,22,.9),0 0 16px var(--gold)}
.titem__period{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--gold-2);font-weight:500}
.titem__role{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:1.15rem;color:#fff;margin:5px 0 3px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.titem__org{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem}
.titem__org b{color:var(--text-2);font-weight:600}

/* ============================================================================
   EXPERIENCE — expandable
   ============================================================================ */
.xp{background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease),background .3s var(--ease)}
.xp+.xp{margin-top:14px}
.xp[open]{box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:var(--hair-gold);background:var(--panel-2)}
.xp__head{width:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;padding:clamp(20px,2.4vw,26px);text-align:left}
.xp__badge{flex-shrink:0;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:var(--gold-soft);border:1px solid var(--hair-gold);color:var(--gold-2);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:500}
.xp__main{flex:1;min-width:0}
.xp__role{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(1.08rem,1.6vw,1.3rem);color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.xp__org{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-top:3px}
.xp__org b{color:var(--text-2);font-weight:600}
.xp__period{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.76rem;color:var(--gold-2);white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0}
.xp__toggle{flex-shrink:0;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--hair-2);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--muted);transition:transform .4s var(--ease),background .3s,color .3s}
.xp__toggle svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.xp[open] .xp__toggle{transform:rotate(180deg);background:var(--gold-soft);color:var(--gold-2);border-color:var(--hair-gold)}
.xp__body{padding:0 clamp(20px,2.4vw,26px) clamp(22px,2.4vw,28px)}
.xp__summary{color:var(--text-2);border-top:1px solid var(--hair);padding-top:22px;margin-bottom:24px;max-width:74ch}
.xp__cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:34px}
.xp__cols h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--gold-2);margin-bottom:14px;font-weight:500}
.xp__list li{position:relative;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:10px;color:var(--text-2);font-size:.95rem}
.xp__list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:9px;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--hair-2)}
.xp__wins li{position:relative;padding-left:24px;margin-bottom:11px;color:var(--text);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:500}
.xp__wins li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:6px;width:10px;height:10px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(244,192,78,.6)}
.xp__wins b{color:var(--gold-2);font-weight:700;font-family:var(--mono)}
.xp__value{margin-top:22px;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--gold-soft);border:1px solid var(--hair-gold);font-size:.95rem;color:var(--text-2)}
.xp__value b{color:var(--gold-2)}
summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer}

/* ============================================================================
   EDUCATION
   ============================================================================ */
.edu-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.edu-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:110px 1fr auto;gap:24px;align-items:baseline;
  padding:22px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);transition:.35s var(--ease)}
.edu-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.edu-row:hover{padding-left:12px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-soft),transparent)}
.edu-row .yr{font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:500;color:var(--gold-2);font-size:.9rem}
.edu-row h3{font-size:1.1rem}
.edu-row .inst{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;margin-top:3px}
.edu-row .place{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--gold-2);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;white-space:nowrap}
.certgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px}
.cert{padding:20px;border-radius:var(--r);border:1px solid var(--hair);background:var(--panel);transition:.35s var(--ease)}
.cert:hover{border-color:var(--hair-gold);transform:translateY(-3px);background:var(--panel-2)}
.cert b{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:.98rem;color:#fff;margin-bottom:5px;font-family:var(--display)}
.cert span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* publication research card */
.pub{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:26px;padding:clamp(26px,3vw,38px);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);border:1px solid var(--hair-gold);overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(244,192,78,.09), rgba(10,20,34,.6))}
.pub::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-40px;top:-40px;width:220px;height:220px;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,192,78,.14), transparent 65%)}
.pub__mark{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0;
  background:var(--gold-soft);border:1px solid var(--hair-gold);color:var(--gold-2)}
.pub__tag{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--gold-2)}
.pub h3{color:#fff;margin:10px 0 12px}
.pub p{color:var(--text-2);font-size:.96rem}

/* ---------- Article (thought leadership) ---------- */
.article{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:26px;border-radius:var(--r-lg);background:var(--panel);
  border:1px solid var(--hair);height:100%;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease)}
.article:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:var(--hair-gold);background:var(--panel-2)}
.article__cat{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.66rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--gold-2)}
.article h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin:14px 0 12px;line-height:1.3}
.article p{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:20px}
.article__foot{margin-top:auto;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding-top:16px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--hair);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.06em}

/* impact chips */
.impact-areas{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.impact-areas span{padding:10px 18px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--hair);background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  font-size:.9rem;color:var(--text-2);font-weight:500;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.impact-areas span:hover{border-color:var(--hair-gold);color:var(--gold-2);background:var(--gold-soft)}

/* ============================================================================
   CONTACT
   ============================================================================ */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:clamp(30px,5vw,60px);align-items:start}
.contact-detail{display:flex;gap:16px;padding:18px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.contact-detail:last-of-type{border-bottom:none}
.contact-detail__ic{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;flex-shrink:0;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:var(--gold-soft);border:1px solid var(--hair-gold);color:var(--gold-2)}
.contact-detail__ic svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.contact-detail .k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.66rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--gold-2)}
.contact-detail .v{font-weight:600;color:#fff;font-size:1.02rem;word-break:break-word}
.contact-detail a.v:hover{color:var(--gold-2)}
.form{background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:clamp(26px,3vw,38px);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px)}
.field{margin-bottom:20px}
.field label{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:8px;font-weight:500}
.field label .req{color:var(--gold-2)}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{width:100%;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1rem;color:var(--text);
  padding:13px 15px;border:1px solid var(--hair-2);border-radius:var(--r-sm);background:rgba(4,9,16,.5);
  transition:border-color .25s,box-shadow .25s}
.field select option{background:var(--panel-solid);color:var(--text)}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:130px}
.field input::placeholder,.field textarea::placeholder{color:var(--muted)}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold-line);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(244,192,78,.16)}
.field--row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.form__note{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:6px}
.form__status{margin-top:16px;font-size:.94rem;font-weight:600;display:none}
.form__status.show{display:block}
.form__status.ok{color:var(--gold-2)}
.form__status.err{color:#E0917B}

/* ============================================================================
   CTA band
   ============================================================================ */
.ctaband{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--hair-gold);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(244,192,78,.12), rgba(10,20,34,.7))}
.ctaband::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.5;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:40px 40px;mask-image:radial-gradient(90% 90% at 50% 0,#000,transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(90% 90% at 50% 0,#000,transparent 75%)}
.ctaband__inner{position:relative;padding:clamp(44px,6vw,76px);text-align:center;max-width:780px;margin:0 auto}
.ctaband h2{color:#fff;margin-bottom:18px}
.ctaband p{color:var(--text-2);margin-bottom:32px;font-size:1.08rem}

/* ============================================================================
   FOOTER (with network strip)
   ============================================================================ */
.footer{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(4,8,15,.7));
  border-top:1px solid var(--hair);padding:clamp(52px,6vw,80px) 0 32px;overflow:hidden}
.footer__strip{position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto 0;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold-line),transparent)}
.footer__top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:36px;padding-bottom:44px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.footer__brand .nav__mark{margin-bottom:18px}
.footer__brand b{display:block;color:#fff;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:600;font-family:var(--display)}
.footer__brand p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-top:10px;max-width:36ch}
.footer__col h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--gold-2);margin-bottom:16px;font-weight:500}
.footer__col a,.footer__col p{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;padding:5px 0;transition:color .3s}
.footer__col a:hover{color:var(--gold-2)}
.footer__bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-top:26px;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted)}
.footer__bottom a:hover{color:var(--gold-2)}

/* ============================================================================
   WORLD MAP — Global Learning & Certification Footprint
   ============================================================================ */
.cmap__top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.35fr;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,54px);align-items:center;margin-bottom:clamp(28px,3vw,44px)}
.cmap__intro .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.cmap__intro p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:16px;font-size:1.02rem;max-width:44ch}
.cmap__stats{display:flex;gap:26px;margin-top:26px}
.cmap__stat b{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:1.7rem;color:#fff;display:block;line-height:1}
.cmap__stat span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--muted);margin-top:5px;display:block}

.cmap__stage{position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:1000/430;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--hair);background:radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0,rgba(11,22,38,.6),rgba(4,9,16,.85));
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.cmap__stage canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%}
.cmap__markers{position:absolute;inset:0}
.cpin{position:absolute;transform:translate(calc(-50% + var(--offx,0px)),calc(-50% + var(--offy,0px)));
  width:26px;height:26px;display:grid;place-items:center;z-index:2}
.cpin__dot{position:relative;width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);
  border:2px solid var(--bg);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--gold),0 0 12px rgba(244,192,78,.8);transition:transform .35s var(--spring)}
.cpin__pulse{position:absolute;width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--gold);animation:cpinPulse 2.8s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes cpinPulse{0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.7}70%,100%{transform:scale(3.6);opacity:0}}
.cpin--home{width:34px;height:34px}
.cpin--home .cpin__dot{width:14px;height:14px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%,#fff,var(--gold))}
.cpin--home .cpin__pulse{width:14px;height:14px}
.cpin:hover{z-index:6}
.cpin:hover .cpin__dot,.cpin.is-active .cpin__dot{transform:scale(1.5)}
.cpin.dim{opacity:.28;filter:saturate(.4)}
.cpin.dim .cpin__pulse{animation:none}
/* touch devices: expand pin hit area to the 44px WCAG minimum (visual dot unchanged) */
@media (pointer:coarse){.cpin{width:44px;height:44px}.cmap__filter{padding:9px 14px}}

.cmap__tip{position:absolute;z-index:8;top:0;left:0;pointer-events:none;max-width:260px;
  max-height:calc(100% - 16px);overflow-y:auto;padding:13px 15px;border-radius:14px;
  background:rgba(9,17,28,.94);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);border:1px solid var(--hair-2);box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px) scale(.97);transition:opacity .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--spring)}
.cmap__tip.show{opacity:1;transform:none}
.cmap__tip .t-city{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:#fff}
.cmap__tip .t-sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:11px;font-family:var(--mono);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;margin-top:3px}
.cmap__tip ul{margin-top:10px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px}
.cmap__tip li{display:flex;gap:9px;font-size:12px;line-height:1.35;color:var(--text-2)}
.cmap__tip li i{flex-shrink:0;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;margin-top:5px;background:var(--gold)}
.cmap__tip li .m{display:block}
.cmap__tip li .m b{color:#fff;font-weight:600}
.cmap__tip li .m span{color:var(--muted);font-size:11px}

.cmap__legend{position:absolute;left:16px;bottom:14px;z-index:3;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.cmap__filter{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;
  padding:7px 12px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--hair);background:rgba(9,17,28,.7);color:var(--muted);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.cmap__filter i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:2px}
.cmap__filter:hover{color:var(--text);border-color:var(--hair-2)}
.cmap__filter.is-on{color:#fff;border-color:var(--hair-gold);background:var(--gold-soft)}

.cmap__cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)}
.rcard{border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:22px;background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--hair);transition:.4s var(--ease)}
.rcard.is-active{border-color:var(--hair-gold);background:var(--panel-2)}
.rcard.dim{opacity:.4}
.rcard__top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:16px}
.rcard__flag{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--gold-2);
  padding:4px 8px;border:1px solid var(--hair-gold);border-radius:6px;background:var(--gold-soft)}
.rcard__city{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:1.08rem;color:#fff}
.rcard__count{margin-left:auto;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted)}
.rcard__list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.rcard__item{display:flex;gap:11px}
.rcard__item.dim{opacity:.3}
.rcard__item .dot{flex-shrink:0;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:2px;margin-top:6px;background:var(--gold)}
.rcard__item .prog{font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--text);line-height:1.3}
.rcard__item .inst{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);font-family:var(--mono);margin-top:2px}
.rcard__item .meta{margin-left:auto;text-align:right;flex-shrink:0}
.rcard__item .yr{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;color:var(--gold-2)}
.rcard__item .cat{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.58rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--muted);margin-top:2px}

/* ---------- Reveal ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);filter:blur(9px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-out),transform .9s var(--ease-out),filter .9s var(--ease-out)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none}
.reveal[data-d="1"]{transition-delay:.08s}
.reveal[data-d="2"]{transition-delay:.16s}
.reveal[data-d="3"]{transition-delay:.24s}
.reveal[data-d="4"]{transition-delay:.32s}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;transition:none}
  .cpin__pulse{animation:none}}

/* ============================================================================
   LIVE INTERACTIONS
   ============================================================================ */
/* scroll progress */
.scrollbar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;z-index:200;pointer-events:none;background:transparent}
.scrollbar i{display:block;height:100%;width:0;transform-origin:left;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-deep),var(--gold-2));box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(244,192,78,.7)}

/* 3D tilt (JS-driven; base rule only sets the return transition) */
[data-tilt]{transition:transform .55s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease)}
[data-tilt].is-tilting{transition:transform .1s linear,box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease)}

/* (ambient grid is intentionally static — motion comes from the hero canvas + aurora,
   avoiding a continuous full-screen background-position repaint) */

/* drifting gold aurora behind hero */
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:0;width:60vw;height:60vw;max-width:820px;max-height:820px;
  right:-6vw;top:-10vw;border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none;filter:blur(20px);
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,192,78,.12), transparent 62%);
  animation:auroraDrift 22s var(--ease) infinite alternate}
@keyframes auroraDrift{0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}100%{transform:translate(-5vw,4vw) scale(1.12)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero::after{animation:none}}

/* ---------- Utilities ---------- */
.center{text-align:center}.mx-auto{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.mt-s{margin-top:16px}.mt-m{margin-top:28px}.mt-l{margin-top:44px}
.maxw-60{max-width:60ch}
.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}
@media (max-width:700px){.hide-mobile{display:none}}

/* ============================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================================ */
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .nav__links,.nav__cta{display:none}
  .nav__burger{display:flex}
  .hero__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}
  .hero__panel{max-width:560px}
  .floatcard--a{left:-10px}
  .floatcard--b{right:-10px}
  .cmap__top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .grid-3,.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .snapshot{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .xp__cols{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}
  .certgrid,.cmap__cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .footer__top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:30px}
  .initiative__rows>div{grid-template-columns:92px 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  :root{--nav-h:66px}
  .grid-2,.grid-3,.grid-4{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .certgrid,.cmap__cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .field--row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero__cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .hero__cta .btn{justify-content:center}
  .cmd__metrics{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .floatcard{display:none}
  .initiative{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}
  .initiative__rows>div{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2px}
  .initiative__rows .k{padding-top:0}
  .edu-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px}
  .edu-row .place{order:-1}
  .footer__top{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .xp__head{flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px}
  .xp__period{order:3;width:100%}
  .cmap__stage{aspect-ratio:auto;min-height:250px}
  .cmap__legend{left:8px;right:8px;bottom:8px;flex-wrap:nowrap;overflow-x:auto;justify-content:flex-start;
    scrollbar-width:none;padding:2px 0}
  .cmap__legend::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .cmap__filter{flex-shrink:0}
  .cmap__stats{gap:18px}
  .navmenu a{font-size:1.4rem}
  .section-head--split{align-items:flex-start}
}

.nav__mark .nav__logo{width:24px;height:auto;display:block}
.footer__mono .nav__logo,.footer__brand .nav__mark .nav__logo{width:26px}