:root{
  --bg:#f6f5f1;
  --paper:#fbfaf7;
  --ink:#121212;
  --muted:#6d6a64;
  --line:#d7d3ca;
  --accent:#a6432e;
  --accent-soft:#eadbd3;
  --dark:#141414;
  --max:1180px;
  --reading:760px;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:auto}
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:Inter,system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
  line-height:1.65;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
img{display:block;max-width:100%}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button,input,textarea,select{font:inherit}
.container{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px}

/* Accessibility */
.skip-link{
  position:absolute;left:20px;top:-90px;z-index:2000;
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;
  border:1px solid #fff;
}
.skip-link:focus{top:18px}

/* Header / wordmark */
.site-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;
  background:rgba(246,245,241,.94);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(130%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav{
  min-height:82px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px;
}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:14px}
.logo{
  font-size:.98rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.brand-tag{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.68rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-right,.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center}
.nav-right{gap:18px}
.nav-links{gap:24px}
.nav-links a{
  font-size:.84rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  padding:29px 0 26px;
  border-bottom:2px solid transparent;
}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{border-bottom-color:var(--accent)}
.menu-btn{
  display:none;
  background:transparent;
  border:1px solid var(--ink);
  padding:8px 11px;
  border-radius:0;
  font-size:.78rem;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
}
.mobile-menu{display:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:8px 24px 20px}
.mobile-menu.open{display:block}
.mobile-menu a{
  display:block;
  padding:14px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:.9rem;
}

/* Typography */
.eyebrow{
  color:var(--accent);
  font-size:.70rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
h1,h2{
  font-family:"Inter Tight",Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:-.045em;
}
h1{
  margin:0 0 22px;
  max-width:920px;
  font-size:clamp(3.1rem,6vw,6rem);
  line-height:.96;
}
h2{
  margin:0 0 20px;
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.2vw,3.7rem);
  line-height:1.02;
}
h3{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;
  font-size:1.02rem;
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.35;
}
p{margin:0 0 16px}
.subhead{
  max-width:760px;
  font-size:1.22rem;
  line-height:1.55;
}
.lead{
  max-width:680px;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:1rem;
}
.muted{color:var(--muted)}
.small{font-size:.88rem}

/* Layout */
section{padding:72px 0}
.hero{padding:86px 0 54px}
.page-intro{padding:82px 0 42px}
.hero-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(320px,.72fr);
  gap:64px;
  align-items:end;
}
.grid-2,.split{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:46px;
  align-items:start;
}
.grid-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px}
.keyline{height:1px;background:var(--line);margin:34px 0}
.section-rule{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:28px}

/* Hero imagery */
.hero-card{
  background:transparent;
  border:0;
  box-shadow:none;
}
.hero-card img{
  width:100%;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  object-fit:cover;
}
.caption{
  border:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  margin-top:12px;
  padding:10px 0 0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}

/* Buttons */
.cta-row{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:30px}
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  min-height:44px;
  padding:11px 16px;
  border:1px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius:0;
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  transition:background .2s,color .2s,border-color .2s;
}
.btn:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.btn.primary{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.btn.primary:hover{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent)}
.btn.accent{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);color:#fff}

/* Open editorial sections rather than "dashboard cards" */
.card{
  background:transparent;
  border:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:0;
  box-shadow:none;
  padding:24px 0 0;
}
.card.dark{
  background:var(--dark);
  color:#f7f7f7;
  border:0;
  padding:32px;
}
.card.dark .muted{color:#c7c7c7}

/* Credibility */
.credibility-strip{
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--ink);
  border-radius:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:0;
}
.credibility-items{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
}
.credibility-item{
  padding:22px 20px 22px 0;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
}
.credibility-item:not(:first-child){padding-left:20px}
.credibility-item:last-child{border-right:0}
.credibility-item strong{
  display:block;
  font-size:.86rem;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  margin-bottom:5px;
}
.credibility-item span{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.76rem;
}
.experience-line{
  margin-top:12px;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.78rem;
}

/* Primary service */
.focus-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.7fr) minmax(260px,.7fr);
  gap:68px;
  align-items:start;
}
.production-card{padding:0;border-top:0}
.production-card h2{max-width:760px}
.production-points{
  margin-top:36px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.production-point{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:220px 1fr;
  gap:28px;
  padding:18px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.production-point strong{
  font-size:.88rem;
  font-weight:700;
}
.secondary-card{
  border:0;
  border-left:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:4px 0 4px 28px;
  background:transparent;
}
.secondary-card h3{
  font-family:"Inter Tight",Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;
  font-size:1.8rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
}

/* Why local */
.local-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.local-card{
  border:0;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:24px 28px 26px 0;
}
.local-card:not(:first-child){padding-left:28px}
.local-card:last-child{border-right:0}
.local-card::before{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:46px;
  color:var(--accent);
  font-size:.7rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
}
.local-card:nth-child(1)::before{content:"01 — OUTREACH"}
.local-card:nth-child(2)::before{content:"02 — APPROVALS"}
.local-card:nth-child(3)::before{content:"03 — ON THE GROUND"}

/* Work / editorial case */
.work-card{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
  padding-top:0;
  overflow:visible;
}
.work-card .media{min-height:460px}
.work-card .media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.work-card .content{
  padding:32px 0 0 40px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:flex-start;
}
.statline{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.74rem;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:0 0 28px;
}

/* Images */
.feature-image{
  border:0;
  border-radius:0;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.feature-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}

/* Editorial testimonial */
.band{
  background:var(--dark);
  color:#f4f2ed;
  padding:88px 0;
}
.band .eyebrow{color:#c97660 !important}
.quote{
  margin:28px 0 0;
  padding:0;
  border:0;
  max-width:720px;
  font-family:"Source Serif 4",Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.3vw,2rem);
  line-height:1.38;
  letter-spacing:-.025em;
}

/* Work listing */
.work-card + .work-card{margin-top:56px}

/* Services / steps */
.steps{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.step{
  padding:24px 26px 24px 0;
  border:0;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
}
.step:not(:first-child){padding-left:26px}
.step:last-child{border-right:0}
.step .num{
  margin-bottom:48px;
  color:var(--accent);
  font-size:.68rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.notice{
  display:inline-block;
  padding:7px 10px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:0;
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.78rem;
}

/* Video */
.embed{
  position:relative;
  padding-bottom:56.25%;
  height:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:0;
}
.embed iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%}

/* About timeline */
.timeline{border-top:1px solid var(--ink)}
.timeline-item{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:220px 1fr;
  gap:34px;
  padding:22px 0;
  border-top:0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.timeline-label{
  color:var(--accent);
  font-size:.75rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* Forms */
.contact-form{display:grid;gap:18px}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px}
label{
  font-size:.75rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
input,textarea,select{
  width:100%;
  margin-top:7px;
  padding:12px 0;
  border:0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius:0;
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--ink);
  outline:none;
}
input:focus,textarea:focus,select:focus{border-bottom-color:var(--accent)}
textarea{min-height:150px;resize:vertical}
.optional{font-weight:400;color:var(--muted);font-size:.7rem;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0}

/* Footer */
.footer{
  padding:38px 0 52px;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.82rem;
}
.footer .grid-2{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:26px}

/* Placeholder locale */
.placeholder{max-width:720px;margin:100px auto;padding:0 24px;text-align:center}


/* Launch audit: keyboard focus */
:where(a,button,input,textarea,select):focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset:3px;
}
.menu-btn{cursor:pointer}
.footer a{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;text-decoration-thickness:1px}

/* Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
  .btn,.nav-links a{transition:all .2s ease}
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:980px){
  .nav-links{display:none}
  .menu-btn{display:block}
  .brand-tag{display:none}
  .hero-grid,.grid-2,.grid-3,.split,.focus-grid,.work-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero-grid{gap:36px}
  .secondary-card{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:26px 0 0}
  .credibility-items{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .credibility-item:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .credibility-item:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .local-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .local-card,.local-card:not(:first-child){
    padding:22px 0;
    border-right:0;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .local-card:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .local-card::before{margin-bottom:20px}
  .work-card .content{padding:28px 0 0}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .container{padding:0 20px}
  section{padding:54px 0}
  .hero{padding:58px 0 42px}
  .page-intro{padding:58px 0 28px}
  h1{font-size:clamp(2.7rem,13vw,4.5rem)}
  h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,10vw,3rem)}
  .credibility-items,.steps,.form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .credibility-item,.credibility-item:not(:first-child){
    padding:16px 0;
    border-right:0;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .credibility-item:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .production-point{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px}
  .step,.step:not(:first-child){
    padding:20px 0;
    border-right:0;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .step:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .step .num{margin-bottom:18px}
  .timeline-item{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px}
  .band{padding:62px 0}
}


/* v4.2 typography balance */
.hero h1{
  max-width:860px;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.page-intro h1,
section h2{
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.quote{
  font-style:normal;
}


/* =========================================================
   v5 ART DIRECTION
   Stronger visual identity while preserving the 60/40 system:
   60% Minimal Japanese International / 40% Editorial Premium
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  --accent:#a13f2c;
  --accent-deep:#7f2f20;
  --ink:#101010;
  --bg:#f3f1ec;
  --paper:#faf8f4;
}

/* HERO — graphic, asymmetrical, image-forward */
.v5-hero{
  padding:0;
  min-height:760px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--bg);
}
.v5-hero-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0, .9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  min-height:760px;
}
.v5-hero-copy{
  position:relative;
  padding:78px 54px 52px max(32px, calc((100vw - var(--max))/2 + 32px));
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.v5-hero-copy::before{
  content:"DG";
  position:absolute;
  left:-18px;
  bottom:-110px;
  font-family:"Inter Tight",Inter,sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:18rem;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.08em;
  color:rgba(16,16,16,.035);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.v5-hero .eyebrow{margin-bottom:24px}
.v5-hero h1{
  max-width:760px;
  font-size:clamp(3.8rem,6.5vw,7.2rem);
  line-height:.88;
  letter-spacing:-.06em;
  margin-bottom:28px;
}
.v5-hero .subhead{
  max-width:620px;
  font-size:1.12rem;
  line-height:1.55;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.v5-hero .lead{
  max-width:560px;
  font-size:.93rem;
}
.v5-hero-media{
  position:relative;
  min-height:760px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#ddd;
}
.v5-hero-media img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 36%;
}
.v5-hero-media::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.02) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.18) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.v5-vertical-tag{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:3;
  right:0;
  top:0;
  height:100%;
  width:42px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  writing-mode:vertical-rl;
  transform:rotate(180deg);
  background:rgba(16,16,16,.92);
  color:#fff;
  font-size:.68rem;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.v5-hero-chip{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:4;
  left:0;
  bottom:0;
  background:var(--accent);
  color:#fff;
  padding:20px 24px 18px;
  width:min(390px,75%);
}
.v5-hero-chip strong{
  display:block;
  font-size:.86rem;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}
.v5-hero-chip span{
  font-size:.76rem;
  opacity:.82;
}

/* Credibility — cleaner and more graphic */
.v5-credentials{
  padding:0;
}
.v5-credentials .container{
  padding-top:24px;
  padding-bottom:24px;
}
.v5-credentials-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.v5-cred{
  padding:19px 22px 20px 0;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
}
.v5-cred:not(:first-child){padding-left:22px}
.v5-cred:last-child{border-right:0}
.v5-cred b{
  display:block;
  font-size:.84rem;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  margin-bottom:3px;
}
.v5-cred span{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.74rem;
}

/* Production — one large composition, not cards */
.v5-production{
  padding:92px 0 84px;
}
.v5-production-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.78fr) minmax(0,1.22fr);
  gap:72px;
  align-items:start;
}
.v5-section-number{
  font-family:"Inter Tight",Inter,sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(6rem,11vw,10rem);
  line-height:.8;
  letter-spacing:-.08em;
  color:var(--accent-soft);
  margin-bottom:26px;
}
.v5-production-copy h2{
  max-width:760px;
  font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5vw,5rem);
}
.v5-production-list{
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
  margin-top:14px;
}
.v5-service-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:210px 1fr;
  gap:34px;
  padding:22px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.v5-service-row .label{
  font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent);
  font-weight:700;
}
.v5-service-row p{margin:0;color:var(--muted)}

/* Big color statement */
.v5-statement{
  padding:0;
  background:var(--accent);
  color:#fff;
}
.v5-statement-inner{
  min-height:360px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.35fr .65fr;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.v5-statement-copy{
  padding:64px max(32px, calc((100vw - var(--max))/2 + 32px));
  padding-right:48px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
}
.v5-statement-copy h2{
  margin:0;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:clamp(3.2rem,6vw,6rem);
  line-height:.9;
  max-width:820px;
}
.v5-statement-meta{
  border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  padding:48px 42px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:flex-end;
}
.v5-statement-meta p{
  margin:0;
  max-width:310px;
  font-size:.9rem;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
}

/* WHY LOCAL — image + three tight reasons */
.v5-local{
  padding:92px 0;
}
.v5-local-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr;
  gap:58px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.v5-local-photo{
  min-height:540px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.v5-local-photo img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
}
.v5-local-photo .photo-label{
  position:absolute;
  left:18px;
  bottom:18px;
  background:rgba(16,16,16,.92);
  color:#fff;
  padding:10px 12px;
  font-size:.68rem;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.v5-local-reasons{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
}
.v5-local-reasons h2{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,4.3vw,4.2rem)}
.v5-reason{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:64px 1fr;
  gap:18px;
  padding:20px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.v5-reason:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.v5-reason .n{
  color:var(--accent);
  font-size:.76rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  font-weight:700;
}
.v5-reason p{margin:0;color:var(--muted)}

/* Featured Work — cinematic / poster-like */
.v5-work{
  padding:0 0 96px;
}
.v5-work-stage{
  position:relative;
  min-height:680px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#111;
}
.v5-work-stage img{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 40%;
  filter:saturate(.92) contrast(1.02);
}
.v5-work-stage::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,.78) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.45) 44%, rgba(0,0,0,.08) 76%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(0,0,0,.34) 100%);
}
.v5-work-overlay{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  min-height:680px;
  padding:64px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  color:#fff;
}
.v5-work-index{
  position:absolute;
  top:38px;
  right:44px;
  font-family:"Inter Tight",Inter,sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(5rem,10vw,9rem);
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:-.07em;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}
.v5-work-overlay .eyebrow{color:#e3a592}
.v5-work-overlay h2{
  max-width:760px;
  font-size:clamp(3.5rem,6vw,6.3rem);
  line-height:.9;
  color:#fff;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.v5-work-meta{
  max-width:620px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-size:.92rem;
}
.v5-work-overlay .btn{border-color:#fff;color:#fff}
.v5-work-overlay .btn.primary{background:#fff;color:#111;border-color:#fff}
.v5-work-overlay .btn.primary:hover{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);color:#fff}

/* Testimonial — editorial, but image-backed */
.v5-testimonial{
  background:var(--dark);
  color:#f4f2ed;
  padding:0;
}
.v5-testimonial-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:.72fr 1.28fr;
  min-height:620px;
}
.v5-testimonial-photo{
  min-height:620px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.v5-testimonial-photo img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  filter:saturate(.75);
}
.v5-testimonial-copy{
  padding:76px 72px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
}
.v5-testimonial-copy .eyebrow{color:#d18a76}
.v5-testimonial-copy blockquote{
  margin:0 0 30px;
  font-family:"Source Serif 4",Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,3.15rem);
  line-height:1.24;
  letter-spacing:-.025em;
}
.v5-testimonial-copy p{color:#d7d4ce}

/* Secondary research pathway */
.v5-research-path{
  padding:72px 0 86px;
}
.v5-research-line{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:180px 1fr auto;
  gap:30px;
  align-items:center;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:26px 0;
}
.v5-research-line .tag{
  color:var(--accent);
  font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}
.v5-research-line h3{
  margin:0;
  font-family:"Inter Tight",Inter,sans-serif;
  font-size:1.8rem;
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
  font-weight:600;
}

/* Contact close */
.v5-contact-close{
  padding:0 0 96px;
}
.v5-contact-panel{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;
  background:var(--paper);
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.v5-contact-main{
  padding:48px 48px 50px 0;
}
.v5-contact-side{
  padding:48px 0 50px 46px;
  border-left:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--muted);
}
.v5-contact-main h2{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,4.6vw,4.5rem)}

/* responsive */
@media(max-width:980px){
  .v5-hero-grid,
  .v5-production-grid,
  .v5-statement-inner,
  .v5-local-grid,
  .v5-testimonial-grid,
  .v5-contact-panel{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .v5-hero-copy{
    padding:64px 32px 48px;
  }
  .v5-hero-media{min-height:560px}
  .v5-statement-meta{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
  .v5-local-photo{min-height:480px}
  .v5-testimonial-copy{padding:58px 32px}
  .v5-contact-side{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:30px 0 0}
  .v5-contact-main{padding-right:0}
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .v5-hero{min-height:auto}
  .v5-hero-grid{min-height:auto}
  .v5-hero h1{font-size:clamp(3.1rem,15vw,5rem)}
  .v5-hero-media{min-height:430px}
  .v5-hero-chip{width:calc(100% - 42px)}
  .v5-credentials-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .v5-cred:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .v5-cred:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .v5-production{padding:64px 0}
  .v5-section-number{font-size:7rem}
  .v5-service-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px}
  .v5-statement-copy{padding:44px 20px}
  .v5-statement-meta{padding:28px 20px}
  .v5-work-stage,.v5-work-overlay{min-height:590px}
  .v5-work-overlay{padding:36px 22px}
  .v5-work-index{top:22px;right:22px}
  .v5-testimonial-photo{min-height:420px}
  .v5-research-line{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px}
}


/* v5.1 testimonial collage */
.v5-testimonial-grid{grid-template-columns:.92fr 1.08fr;align-items:stretch}
.v5-testimonial-media{
  min-height:620px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-rows:1.08fr .92fr;
  gap:1px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.v5-tile{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  min-height:0;
  background:#1a1a1a;
}
.v5-tile img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}
.v5-tile.primary img{object-position:center 34%}
.v5-tile.secondary img{object-position:center center}
.v5-tile-caption{
  position:absolute;
  left:16px;
  right:16px;
  bottom:16px;
  background:rgba(16,16,16,.9);
  color:#fff;
  padding:11px 12px;
}
.v5-tile-caption strong{
  display:block;
  font-size:.68rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:5px;
}
.v5-tile-caption span{
  display:block;
  font-size:.78rem;
  line-height:1.35;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.84);
}
.v5-testimonial-copy .small-note{
  margin-top:14px;
  font-size:.74rem;
  line-height:1.5;
  color:#a9a59d;
}
.v5-testimonial-copy .small-note a{color:#d7d4ce}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .v5-testimonial-media{min-height:auto;grid-template-rows:360px 320px}
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .v5-testimonial-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .v5-testimonial-media{grid-template-rows:300px 260px}
}


/* v5.2 — image focal-point tuning */
.v5-hero-media .hero-image{ object-position: 20% 20% !important; }
.v5-local-photo .tokyo2020-image{ object-position: 4% 20% !important; transform: scale(1.06); }
.v5-work-stage .featured-work-image{ object-position: 52% 20% !important; }
.v5-tile.primary .interpret-image{ object-position: 50% 18% !important; }
.v5-tile.secondary .team-image{ object-position: 50% 16% !important; }
.v5-testimonial-media{ grid-template-rows: 1.1fr .9fr; }
.v5-tile-caption{ max-width: calc(100% - 32px); }
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .v5-hero-media .hero-image{ object-position: 18% 22% !important; }
  .v5-local-photo .tokyo2020-image{ object-position: 3% 22% !important; transform: scale(1.04); }
  .v5-work-stage .featured-work-image{ object-position: 54% 18% !important; }
  .v5-tile.primary .interpret-image{ object-position: 50% 16% !important; }
  .v5-tile.secondary .team-image{ object-position: 50% 14% !important; }
}


/* v5.4 — horizontal photo treatment for main sections */
.v5-hero{
  min-height:auto;
}
.v5-hero-grid{
  grid-template-columns:1fr;
  min-height:auto;
}
.v5-hero-copy{
  padding:82px max(32px, calc((100vw - var(--max))/2 + 32px)) 56px;
}
.v5-hero h1{
  max-width:900px;
}
.v5-hero-media{
  min-height:0;
  aspect-ratio:16 / 8.8;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.v5-hero-media img,
.v5-hero-media .hero-image{
  object-position:50% 24% !important;
}
.v5-vertical-tag{
  width:38px;
}
.v5-hero-chip{
  width:min(430px, 78%);
}

.v5-local{
  padding:84px 0;
}
.v5-local-grid{
  grid-template-columns:1fr;
  gap:34px;
}
.v5-local-photo{
  min-height:0;
  aspect-ratio:16 / 9;
}
.v5-local-photo img,
.v5-local-photo .tokyo2020-image{
  object-position:26% 24% !important;
  transform:none !important;
}
.v5-local-reasons h2{
  max-width:840px;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.v5-local-reasons > .eyebrow,
.v5-local-reasons > p.lead{
  max-width:760px;
}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .v5-hero-copy{
    padding:70px 28px 44px;
  }
  .v5-hero-media{
    aspect-ratio:16 / 10;
  }
  .v5-local-photo{
    aspect-ratio:16 / 10;
  }
}

@media(max-width:720px){
  .v5-hero-copy{
    padding:62px 22px 36px;
  }
  .v5-hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.9rem, 13vw, 4.5rem);
  }
  .v5-hero-media{
    aspect-ratio:4 / 3;
  }
  .v5-hero-media img,
  .v5-hero-media .hero-image{
    object-position:42% 24% !important;
  }
  .v5-local-photo{
    aspect-ratio:4 / 3;
  }
  .v5-local-photo img,
  .v5-local-photo .tokyo2020-image{
    object-position:22% 24% !important;
  }
}


/* v5.5 — featured work split layout to keep Tsunami-san visible */
.v5-work-stage{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(360px,.9fr) minmax(420px,1.1fr);
  min-height:640px;
  background:#111;
}
.v5-work-stage > img,
.v5-work-stage .featured-work-image{
  position:relative;
  grid-column:2;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:52% 36%;
  filter:saturate(.96) contrast(1.01);
}
.v5-work-stage::after{
  display:none;
}
.v5-work-overlay{
  grid-column:1;
  min-height:unset;
  padding:118px 54px 54px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#131313 0%, #0f0f0f 100%);
  color:#fff;
}
.v5-work-overlay h2{
  max-width:480px;
  font-size:clamp(3rem,5vw,5.2rem);
}
.v5-work-meta{
  max-width:500px;
}
.v5-work-index{
  top:26px;
  left:54px;
  right:auto;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  z-index:3;
}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .v5-work-stage{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    min-height:auto;
  }
  .v5-work-stage > img,
  .v5-work-stage .featured-work-image{
    grid-column:1;
    order:1;
    min-height:360px;
    object-position:center 34%;
  }
  .v5-work-overlay{
    grid-column:1;
    order:2;
    padding:54px 34px 42px;
  }
  .v5-work-index{
    left:auto;
    right:26px;
    top:18px;
  }
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .v5-work-stage > img,
  .v5-work-stage .featured-work-image{
    min-height:300px;
  }
  .v5-work-overlay h2{
    font-size:clamp(2.35rem,12vw,3.4rem);
  }
}


/* v5.5b — refine featured work split layout */
.v5-work-stage{
  grid-template-rows:1fr;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.v5-work-stage > img,
.v5-work-stage .featured-work-image{
  grid-row:1;
  align-self:stretch;
}
.v5-work-overlay{
  grid-row:1;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  height:100%;
}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .v5-work-stage{
    grid-template-rows:auto auto;
  }
  .v5-work-stage > img,
  .v5-work-stage .featured-work-image,
  .v5-work-overlay{
    grid-row:auto;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   CASE STUDY — Briobecca Urayasu / Shamge Films
   ========================================================= */
.case-page{background:var(--bg)}
.case-hero{padding:0 0 36px}
.case-hero-copy{padding-top:86px;padding-bottom:44px}
.case-hero-copy h1{max-width:1000px;font-size:clamp(4rem,7.5vw,7.4rem);line-height:.9}
.case-deck{font-family:"Inter Tight",Inter,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.3vw,2rem);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:0 0 14px}
.case-hero-media{position:relative;max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;aspect-ratio:16/8.6;overflow:hidden;background:#ddd}
.case-hero-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 36%}
.case-hero-media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.28) 100%);pointer-events:none}
.case-hero-stamp{position:absolute;z-index:2;left:24px;bottom:20px;max-width:650px;background:rgba(16,16,16,.92);color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;font-size:.71rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}

.case-snapshot{padding:0 0 64px}
.case-snapshot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.case-snapshot-grid>div{padding:20px 22px 22px 0;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.case-snapshot-grid>div:not(:first-child){padding-left:22px}
.case-snapshot-grid>div:last-child{border-right:0}
.case-snapshot-grid span{display:block;color:var(--accent);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px}
.case-snapshot-grid strong{display:block;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.45}

.case-overview{padding:62px 0 96px}
.case-overview-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.82fr 1.18fr;gap:70px;align-items:start}
.case-overview-grid h2{max-width:640px}
.case-overview-grid>div:first-child p{max-width:640px}
.case-video-frame{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#111;border:1px solid #222;overflow:hidden}
.case-video-frame iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}

.case-role{padding:92px 0;background:var(--paper);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.case-role-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.78fr 1.22fr;gap:72px;align-items:start}
.case-big-number{font-family:"Inter Tight",Inter,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(7rem,12vw,11rem);font-weight:700;line-height:.76;letter-spacing:-.08em;color:var(--accent-soft);margin-bottom:30px}
.case-role-intro h2{max-width:560px}
.case-role-list{border-top:1px solid var(--ink)}
.case-role-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px 1fr;gap:18px;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.case-role-row>span{color:var(--accent);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em}
.case-role-row h3{font-size:1.06rem;margin-bottom:5px}
.case-role-row p{color:var(--muted);margin:0;max-width:650px}

.case-onset{padding:96px 0}
.case-onset-heading{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.5fr 1.5fr;gap:40px;align-items:end;margin-bottom:36px}
.case-onset-heading h2{max-width:720px;margin:0}
.case-onset-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;align-items:start}
.case-portrait-tile{margin:0;position:relative;background:#111;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:3/4}
.case-portrait-tile img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 22%}
.case-portrait-tile:nth-child(2) img{object-position:center 18%}
.case-portrait-tile figcaption{position:absolute;left:18px;right:18px;bottom:18px;background:rgba(16,16,16,.9);color:#fff;padding:12px 14px}
.case-portrait-tile figcaption strong{display:block;font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px}
.case-portrait-tile figcaption span{display:block;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.4}
.case-photo-credit{margin-top:12px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.74rem}
.case-photo-credit a{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}

.case-outcome{padding:86px 0;background:var(--accent);color:#fff}
.case-outcome-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr .85fr;gap:72px;align-items:start}
.case-outcome .eyebrow{color:#f3c1b4}
.case-outcome h2{color:#fff;max-width:720px;margin:0}
.case-outcome p{max-width:620px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.86)}
.case-outcome strong{color:#fff}

.case-testimonial{padding:96px 0;background:var(--dark);color:#f4f2ed}
.case-testimonial-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.28fr 1.72fr;gap:36px;align-items:start}
.case-quote-mark{font-family:"Source Serif 4",Georgia,serif;font-size:12rem;line-height:.7;color:var(--accent);opacity:.9}
.case-testimonial .eyebrow{color:#d18a76}
.case-testimonial blockquote{margin:0 0 32px;max-width:1000px;font-family:"Source Serif 4",Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.25vw,3.2rem);line-height:1.28;letter-spacing:-.025em}
.case-testimonial p{color:#d7d4ce}

.case-next{padding:86px 0}
.case-next-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:70px;border-top:1px solid var(--ink);padding-top:36px}
.case-next-grid h2{max-width:720px}
.case-next-grid>div:last-child{padding-top:32px}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .case-hero-copy{padding-top:66px}
  .case-hero-media{aspect-ratio:16/10}
  .case-snapshot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .case-snapshot-grid>div:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .case-snapshot-grid>div:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .case-overview-grid,.case-role-grid,.case-outcome-grid,.case-next-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .case-onset-heading{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px}
  .case-testimonial-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .case-quote-mark{font-size:7rem;margin-bottom:-24px}
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .case-hero-copy{padding-top:56px;padding-bottom:32px}
  .case-hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(3.1rem,14vw,4.7rem)}
  .case-hero-media{aspect-ratio:4/3}
  .case-hero-media img{object-position:58% 32%}
  .case-hero-stamp{left:14px;right:14px;bottom:14px;max-width:none;font-size:.62rem}
  .case-snapshot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .case-snapshot-grid>div,.case-snapshot-grid>div:not(:first-child){padding:16px 0;border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .case-snapshot-grid>div:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .case-overview,.case-onset,.case-role,.case-testimonial,.case-next{padding-top:62px;padding-bottom:62px}
  .case-onset-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .case-portrait-tile{aspect-ratio:4/5}
  .case-outcome{padding:62px 0}
  .case-next-grid{gap:10px}
  .case-next-grid>div:last-child{padding-top:0}
}


/* Briobecca case v2 — final polish after content review */
.case-hero-value{
  max-width:850px;
  margin:4px 0 0;
  font-size:clamp(1.08rem,1.7vw,1.34rem);
  line-height:1.55;
  color:#383630;
  font-weight:600;
}
.case-page p{
  font-size:1rem;
}
.case-page .lead{
  font-size:1.04rem;
  color:#504d47;
}
.case-snapshot-grid span{font-size:.7rem}
.case-snapshot-grid strong{font-size:.91rem;line-height:1.5}
.case-role-row p{
  color:#56524c;
  font-size:.98rem;
  line-height:1.62;
}
.case-photo-credit{
  color:#5d5953;
  font-size:.82rem;
  line-height:1.55;
}
.case-portrait-tile figcaption span{
  font-size:.86rem;
  line-height:1.48;
}
.case-portrait-tile figcaption strong{
  font-size:.73rem;
}

/* Deliberate video poster instead of a fragile embedded iframe */
.case-film-poster{
  position:relative;
  display:block;
  aspect-ratio:16/9;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#111;
  border:1px solid #242424;
  color:#fff;
}
.case-film-poster img{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 30%;
}
.case-film-shade{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,.08) 20%,rgba(0,0,0,.6) 100%);
}
.case-play{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:46%;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:78px;
  height:78px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding-left:5px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  background:rgba(16,16,16,.78);
  border-radius:50%;
  font-size:1.55rem;
  transition:transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.case-film-poster:hover .case-play{
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.06);
  background:var(--accent);
}
.case-film-label{
  position:absolute;
  left:22px;
  right:22px;
  bottom:20px;
  z-index:2;
}
.case-film-label strong{
  display:block;
  font-size:1rem;
  margin-bottom:3px;
}
.case-film-label small{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.76);
  font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}

/* Pull On Set heading into the image block */
.case-onset-heading{
  display:block;
  max-width:820px;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.case-onset-heading .eyebrow{margin-bottom:10px}
.case-onset-heading h2{margin:0 0 10px;max-width:720px}
.case-onset-heading p{
  margin:0;
  color:#5a5650;
  max-width:760px;
}

/* Outcome: stronger result statement and clear film link */
.case-outcome-grid > div:last-child{
  padding-top:10px;
}
.case-outcome p{
  font-size:1.02rem;
  line-height:1.66;
}
.case-outcome-btn{
  border-color:#fff;
  color:#fff;
  background:transparent;
}
.case-outcome-btn:hover{
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--accent);
}

/* Final CTA hierarchy */
.case-final-actions{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:20px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:28px;
}
.case-back-link{
  font-size:.82rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#4d4943;
  text-decoration:underline;
  text-underline-offset:5px;
}
.case-back-link:hover{color:var(--accent)}

@media(max-width:720px){
  .case-hero-value{font-size:1.03rem}
  .case-page p{font-size:.98rem}
  .case-role-row p{font-size:.96rem}
  .case-photo-credit{font-size:.78rem}
  .case-film-label{left:16px;right:16px;bottom:14px}
  .case-play{width:64px;height:64px;font-size:1.25rem}
  .case-onset-heading{margin-bottom:16px}
  .case-final-actions{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}
}


/* =========================================================
   SERVICES PAGE v1
   DG Sports Media — v5.5 visual language
   ========================================================= */
.svc-hero{padding:82px 0 0}
.svc-hero-copy{max-width:960px;margin-bottom:48px}
.svc-hero h1{max-width:980px;font-size:clamp(3.4rem,6vw,6.4rem);line-height:.92}
.svc-hero .subhead{max-width:820px;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--ink)}
.svc-hero .lead{max-width:800px;font-size:1rem}
.svc-hero-media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/7.2;overflow:hidden;border-top:1px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.svc-hero-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 34%;display:block}
.svc-hero-tag{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;padding:16px 22px;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700}

.svc-intro-strip{padding:24px 0 0}
.svc-intro-strip-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.svc-intro-item{padding:18px 20px 18px 0;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.svc-intro-item:not(:first-child){padding-left:20px}
.svc-intro-item:last-child{border-right:0}
.svc-intro-item strong{display:block;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.03em}
.svc-intro-item span{display:block;margin-top:4px;font-size:.74rem;color:var(--muted)}

.svc-services{padding:96px 0 86px}
.svc-services-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.72fr 1.28fr;gap:64px;align-items:end;margin-bottom:46px}
.svc-services-head .big-index{font-family:'Inter Tight',Inter,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(6rem,11vw,10rem);line-height:.78;letter-spacing:-.08em;color:var(--accent-soft)}
.svc-services-head h2{max-width:760px;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,4.7vw,4.8rem)}
.svc-service-list{border-top:1px solid var(--ink)}
.svc-service{display:grid;grid-template-columns:120px minmax(260px,.72fr) minmax(0,1.28fr);gap:34px;padding:32px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);align-items:start}
.svc-service-num{font-family:'Inter Tight',Inter,sans-serif;font-size:3rem;line-height:1;color:var(--accent-soft);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.06em}
.svc-service h3{font-family:'Inter Tight',Inter,sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.035em;margin:2px 0 0}
.svc-service-copy{max-width:700px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.98rem}
.svc-service-copy p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.svc-approval-note{margin-top:16px;border-left:3px solid var(--accent);padding:10px 0 10px 16px;color:var(--ink);font-size:.86rem}

.svc-process{background:var(--dark);color:#f4f2ed;padding:88px 0}
.svc-process .eyebrow{color:#d18a76}
.svc-process h2{max-width:760px;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5vw,4.9rem)}
.svc-process-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);margin-top:48px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.svc-step{padding:26px 28px 30px 0;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.svc-step:not(:first-child){padding-left:28px}
.svc-step:last-child{border-right:0}
.svc-step .n{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.16em;color:#d18a76;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:48px}
.svc-step h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.08rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.svc-step p{color:#bebbb5;font-size:.9rem;margin:0}
.svc-rate-note{margin-top:20px;color:#bbb7b0;font-size:.82rem}

.svc-case{padding:92px 0}
.svc-case-stage{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;border-top:1px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);min-height:520px}
.svc-case-image{overflow:hidden;min-height:520px}
.svc-case-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 26%;display:block}
.svc-case-copy{padding:54px 0 54px 48px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.svc-case-copy h2{max-width:540px;font-size:clamp(2.5rem,4.2vw,4.3rem)}
.svc-case-copy p{max-width:540px;color:var(--muted)}
.svc-case-meta{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:20px}

.svc-close{padding:0 0 100px}
.svc-close-panel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;border-top:1px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--paper)}
.svc-close-main{padding:50px 50px 54px 0}
.svc-close-main h2{max-width:720px;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,4.8vw,4.7rem)}
.svc-close-side{border-left:1px solid var(--line);padding:50px 0 54px 44px;color:var(--muted);display:flex;align-items:flex-end}
.svc-close-side p{margin:0;max-width:330px}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .svc-intro-strip-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .svc-intro-item:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .svc-intro-item:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .svc-services-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}
  .svc-service{grid-template-columns:80px 1fr;gap:22px}
  .svc-service-copy{grid-column:2}
  .svc-process-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .svc-step:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .svc-step:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
  .svc-case-stage,.svc-close-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .svc-case-copy{padding:42px 0 0}
  .svc-close-side{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:30px 0 0}
  .svc-close-main{padding-right:0}
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .svc-hero{padding-top:58px}
  .svc-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,13vw,4.5rem)}
  .svc-hero-media{aspect-ratio:4/3}
  .svc-hero-media img{object-position:45% 28%}
  .svc-intro-strip-inner,.svc-process-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .svc-intro-item,.svc-intro-item:not(:first-child){padding:14px 0;border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .svc-intro-item:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .svc-services{padding:64px 0}
  .svc-service{grid-template-columns:56px 1fr;gap:16px;padding:26px 0}
  .svc-service-num{font-size:2.2rem}
  .svc-service h3{font-size:1.38rem}
  .svc-step,.svc-step:not(:first-child){padding:22px 0;border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
  .svc-step:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .svc-step .n{margin-bottom:18px}
  .svc-case-image{min-height:320px}
  .svc-case-stage{min-height:0}
}


/* =========================================================
   SPORTS RESEARCH PAGE v1
   Business-oriented, analytical, still within DG visual system
   ========================================================= */
.res-hero{
  padding:0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.res-hero-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(360px,.85fr);
  min-height:720px;
}
.res-hero-copy{
  padding:92px 64px 74px max(32px, calc((100vw - var(--max))/2 + 32px));
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
}
.res-hero-copy h1{
  max-width:900px;
  font-size:clamp(3.6rem,6vw,6.5rem);
  line-height:.9;
  letter-spacing:-.055em;
}
.res-hero-copy .subhead{max-width:760px}
.res-hero-copy .lead{max-width:720px}
.res-hero-board{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--dark);
  color:#fff;
  min-height:720px;
  padding:54px 48px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;
  border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.res-hero-board::before,
.res-hero-board::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.res-hero-board::before{
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.075) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.075) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:72px 72px;
}
.res-hero-board::after{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0 56%, rgba(161,63,44,.92) 56% 72%, transparent 72%);
  opacity:.9;
}
.res-board-top,
.res-board-bottom{position:relative;z-index:2}
.res-board-kicker{
  font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#d8d4ce;
}
.res-board-big{
  margin-top:26px;
  font-family:"Inter Tight",Inter,sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(4.8rem,8vw,8rem);
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:.82;
  letter-spacing:-.07em;
}
.res-board-big span{display:block;color:#d8d4ce;font-size:.38em;letter-spacing:.02em;margin-top:14px}
.res-board-tags{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:1px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}
.res-board-tags span{
  background:rgba(20,20,20,.92);
  padding:14px 15px;
  font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

.res-proof{
  padding:0;
}
.res-proof-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.res-proof-item{
  padding:20px 22px 22px 0;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
}
.res-proof-item:not(:first-child){padding-left:22px}
.res-proof-item:last-child{border-right:0}
.res-proof-item strong{display:block;font-size:.84rem;margin-bottom:4px}
.res-proof-item span{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--muted)}

.res-areas{padding:92px 0}
.res-section-head{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:180px 1fr;
  gap:40px;
  align-items:start;
  margin-bottom:42px;
}
.res-big-index{
  font-family:"Inter Tight",Inter,sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(6rem,10vw,9rem);
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:.78;
  letter-spacing:-.08em;
  color:var(--accent-soft);
}
.res-section-head h2{max-width:830px}
.res-area-list{border-top:1px solid var(--ink)}
.res-area{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:80px minmax(250px,.72fr) minmax(0,1.28fr);
  gap:26px;
  align-items:start;
  padding:28px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.res-area-num{
  color:var(--accent);
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
}
.res-area h3{
  font-family:"Inter Tight",Inter,sans-serif;
  font-size:1.45rem;
  letter-spacing:-.025em;
}
.res-area p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);max-width:720px}
.res-area-tags{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:8px;
  margin-top:12px;
}
.res-area-tags span{
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:5px 8px;
  font-size:.68rem;
  color:var(--muted);
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}

.res-process{
  background:var(--dark);
  color:#f4f2ed;
  padding:88px 0 82px;
}
.res-process .eyebrow{color:#d18a76}
.res-process h2{max-width:800px;color:#fff}
.res-process-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  margin-top:46px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}
.res-step{
  padding:28px 26px 30px 0;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.res-step:not(:first-child){padding-left:26px}
.res-step:last-child{border-right:0}
.res-step .n{
  color:#d18a76;
  font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:48px;
}
.res-step h3{color:#fff}
.res-step p{color:#bbb7b0;font-size:.92rem}
.res-process-note{margin-top:18px;color:#9e9a94;font-size:.8rem}

.res-experience{padding:92px 0}
.res-experience-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.82fr) minmax(0,1.18fr);
  gap:64px;
  align-items:start;
}
.res-experience-visual{
  position:relative;
  min-height:520px;
  background:var(--accent);
  color:#fff;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:46px;
}
.res-experience-visual::after{
  content:"JP";
  position:absolute;
  right:-22px;
  bottom:-74px;
  font-family:"Inter Tight",Inter,sans-serif;
  font-size:17rem;
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.09em;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.res-experience-visual .eyebrow{color:#f4d7cd}
.res-experience-visual h2{color:#fff;max-width:500px}
.res-exp-list{
  margin-top:44px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.38);
}
.res-exp-list div{
  padding:13px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  font-size:.82rem;
}
.res-experience-copy{padding-top:6px}
.res-experience-copy h2{max-width:720px}
.res-experience-copy p{max-width:720px;color:var(--muted)}
.res-output-list{
  margin-top:30px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
}
.res-output{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:190px 1fr;
  gap:24px;
  padding:16px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.res-output strong{font-size:.8rem}
.res-output span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}
.res-conf-note{margin-top:18px;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted)}

.res-context{padding:0 0 92px}
.res-context-stage{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.res-context-image{min-height:420px;overflow:hidden}
.res-context-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 22%}
.res-context-copy{
  padding:46px 0 46px 46px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
}
.res-context-copy h2{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4vw,4rem);max-width:560px}
.res-context-copy p{color:var(--muted);max-width:540px}

.res-close{padding:0 0 96px}
.res-close-panel{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.res-close-main{padding:50px 50px 52px 0}
.res-close-main h2{font-size:clamp(2.7rem,4.8vw,4.8rem);max-width:760px}
.res-close-side{
  padding:50px 0 52px 48px;
  border-left:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--muted);
}
.res-text-link{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-top:18px;
  font-size:.75rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;
}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .res-hero-grid,.res-experience-grid,.res-context-stage,.res-close-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .res-hero-copy{padding:70px 30px 52px}
  .res-hero-board{min-height:520px;border-left:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
  .res-proof-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .res-proof-item:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .res-proof-item:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .res-process-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .res-step:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .res-step:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
  .res-context-copy{padding:38px 0 0}
  .res-close-side{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:28px 0 0}
  .res-close-main{padding-right:0}
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .res-hero-copy{padding:58px 20px 40px}
  .res-hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(2.9rem,13vw,4.7rem)}
  .res-hero-board{padding:34px 22px;min-height:460px}
  .res-board-tags{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .res-proof-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .res-proof-item,.res-proof-item:not(:first-child){padding:15px 0;border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .res-section-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px}
  .res-big-index{font-size:6rem}
  .res-area{grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;gap:16px}
  .res-area-copy{grid-column:2}
  .res-process-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .res-step,.res-step:not(:first-child){padding:20px 0;border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
  .res-step .n{margin-bottom:16px}
  .res-experience-visual{min-height:440px;padding:32px 24px}
  .res-output{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:4px}
  .res-context-image{min-height:300px}
}


/* =========================================================
   ABOUT v1 — personal credibility / experience page
   ========================================================= */
.about-hero{
  padding:84px 0 0;
}
.about-hero-copy{
  max-width:980px;
  padding-bottom:48px;
}
.about-hero h1{
  max-width:980px;
  font-size:clamp(3.6rem,6.8vw,7rem);
  line-height:.9;
}
.about-hero .subhead{
  max-width:800px;
  font-size:1.2rem;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.about-hero .lead{
  max-width:740px;
}
.about-hero-photo{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:16 / 7.6;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#ddd;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.about-hero-photo img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:50% 38%;
}
.about-photo-tag{
  position:absolute;
  left:max(22px, calc((100vw - var(--max))/2 + 32px));
  bottom:20px;
  background:rgba(16,16,16,.92);
  color:#fff;
  padding:10px 13px;
  font-size:.68rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

.about-proof{padding:0}
.about-proof .container{padding-top:22px;padding-bottom:22px}
.about-proof-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.about-proof-item{
  padding:20px 20px 20px 0;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
}
.about-proof-item:not(:first-child){padding-left:20px}
.about-proof-item:last-child{border-right:0}
.about-proof-item strong{display:block;font-size:.86rem;margin-bottom:4px}
.about-proof-item span{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.76rem;line-height:1.45}

.about-story{padding:88px 0}
.about-story-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.92fr) minmax(0,1.08fr);
  gap:64px;
  align-items:start;
}
.about-story-photo{
  position:sticky;
  top:110px;
  aspect-ratio:16 / 10;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#ddd;
}
.about-story-photo img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:50% 27%;
}
.about-story-photo figcaption{
  position:absolute;
  left:14px;
  bottom:14px;
  background:rgba(16,16,16,.9);
  color:#fff;
  padding:9px 11px;
  font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.about-story-copy h2{max-width:720px}
.about-story-copy p{font-size:1rem;max-width:720px}
.about-story-lede{
  font-family:"Source Serif 4",Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2vw,1.8rem)!important;
  line-height:1.45;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin-bottom:30px!important;
}

.about-principles{
  margin-top:36px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
}
.about-principle{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:72px 190px 1fr;
  gap:18px;
  padding:18px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.about-principle .n{color:var(--accent);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;font-weight:700}
.about-principle strong{font-size:.88rem}
.about-principle span{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}

.about-experience{
  background:var(--dark);
  color:#f4f2ed;
  padding:88px 0 94px;
}
.about-experience .eyebrow{color:#d18a76}
.about-experience h2{max-width:780px;color:#fff}
.about-timeline{
  margin-top:46px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.34);
}
.about-timeline-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:190px minmax(240px,.9fr) minmax(0,1.1fr);
  gap:30px;
  padding:23px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.17);
}
.about-timeline-row .org{
  color:#d18a76;
  font-size:.72rem;
  line-height:1.45;
  letter-spacing:.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}
.about-timeline-row h3{color:#fff;font-size:1rem;margin:0}
.about-timeline-row p{margin:0;color:#c8c5bf;font-size:.9rem}

.about-languages{padding:88px 0}
.about-languages-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:.75fr 1.25fr;
  gap:60px;
  align-items:start;
}
.about-lang-display{
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
}
.about-lang-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:86px 1fr;
  align-items:baseline;
  padding:19px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.about-lang-code{
  font-family:"Inter Tight",Inter,sans-serif;
  font-size:2.7rem;
  letter-spacing:-.05em;
  color:var(--accent);
  font-weight:600;
}
.about-lang-name{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}
.about-languages-copy h2{max-width:650px}
.about-languages-copy p{max-width:650px}

.about-context{padding:0 0 92px}
.about-context-stage{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;
  background:var(--paper);
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.about-context-image{
  aspect-ratio:16 / 9;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.about-context-image img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:20% 22%;
}
.about-context-copy{
  padding:52px 46px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
}
.about-context-copy h2{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,4vw,4rem)}
.about-context-copy p{color:var(--muted)}
.about-context-links{display:flex;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:18px}
.about-text-link{
  font-size:.76rem;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink);
  padding-bottom:3px;
}

.about-close{padding:0 0 94px}
.about-close-panel{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.about-close-main{padding:48px 48px 50px 0}
.about-close-main h2{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,4.8vw,4.7rem);max-width:800px}
.about-close-side{padding:48px 0 50px 46px;border-left:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--muted)}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .about-proof-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .about-proof-item:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .about-proof-item:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .about-story-grid,.about-languages-grid,.about-context-stage,.about-close-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .about-story-photo{position:relative;top:auto;aspect-ratio:16/9}
  .about-timeline-row{grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;gap:20px}
  .about-timeline-row p{grid-column:2}
  .about-context-copy{padding:42px 0 0}
  .about-close-side{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:30px 0 0}
  .about-close-main{padding-right:0}
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .about-hero{padding-top:58px}
  .about-hero-copy{padding-bottom:34px}
  .about-hero-photo{aspect-ratio:4/3}
  .about-hero-photo img{object-position:48% 38%}
  .about-proof-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .about-proof-item,.about-proof-item:not(:first-child){padding:15px 0;border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .about-proof-item:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .about-story{padding:62px 0}
  .about-principle{grid-template-columns:48px 1fr;gap:10px}
  .about-principle span{grid-column:2}
  .about-experience{padding:64px 0}
  .about-timeline-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:7px}
  .about-timeline-row p{grid-column:auto}
  .about-languages{padding:64px 0}
  .about-context{padding-bottom:64px}
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTACT PAGE v1
   ========================================================= */
.contact-hero{
  padding:0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.contact-hero-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.2fr) minmax(330px,.8fr);
  min-height:610px;
}
.contact-hero-copy{
  padding:92px 70px 76px max(32px, calc((100vw - var(--max))/2 + 32px));
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
}
.contact-hero-copy h1{
  max-width:860px;
  font-size:clamp(3.6rem,6.5vw,6.7rem);
  line-height:.9;
}
.contact-hero-copy .subhead{
  max-width:700px;
  font-size:1.18rem;
}
.contact-direct{
  background:var(--accent);
  color:#fff;
  padding:70px 56px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;
}
.contact-direct .eyebrow{color:#f3c6b9}
.contact-direct h2{
  color:#fff;
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3.6rem);
  max-width:420px;
}
.contact-direct a{color:#fff}
.contact-direct .contact-line{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  padding:16px 0;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:110px 1fr;
  gap:18px;
  font-size:.9rem;
}
.contact-direct .contact-line:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35)}
.contact-direct .contact-key{
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.68rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  font-weight:700;
  opacity:.75;
}

.contact-form-section{padding:96px 0}
.contact-form-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(280px,.65fr);
  gap:70px;
  align-items:start;
}
.contact-form-panel{
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
  padding-top:28px;
}
.contact-form-panel h2{
  max-width:760px;
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem,4.8vw,4.7rem);
  margin-bottom:34px;
}
.contact-form{
  display:grid;
  gap:24px;
}
.contact-form .form-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:28px;
}
.contact-form label{
  display:block;
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea,
.contact-form select{
  width:100%;
  margin-top:8px;
  padding:12px 0 13px;
  border:0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius:0;
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--ink);
  font:inherit;
  font-size:.98rem;
  outline:none;
}
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus,
.contact-form select:focus{border-bottom-color:var(--accent)}
.contact-form textarea{min-height:150px;resize:vertical}
.contact-form .optional{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.67rem;
  font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:0;
  text-transform:none;
}
.contact-form .form-note{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.82rem;
  line-height:1.55;
}
.contact-form .submit-row{
  display:flex;
  gap:18px;
  align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:8px;
}
.contact-side{
  position:sticky;
  top:120px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top:26px;
}
.contact-side h3{
  font-family:"Inter Tight",Inter,sans-serif;
  font-size:1.65rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.contact-checklist{
  list-style:none;
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.contact-checklist li{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:34px 1fr;
  gap:14px;
  padding:15px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.9rem;
}
.contact-checklist .num{color:var(--accent);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em}
.contact-side .reassure{
  margin-top:28px;
  padding:22px 0 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.9rem;
}

.contact-next{
  background:var(--dark);
  color:#f4f2ed;
  padding:84px 0;
}
.contact-next .eyebrow{color:#d48a77}
.contact-next h2{color:#fff;max-width:760px}
.next-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  margin-top:42px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24);
}
.next-step{
  padding:26px 26px 28px 0;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}
.next-step:not(:first-child){padding-left:26px}
.next-step:last-child{border-right:0}
.next-step .step-no{
  display:block;
  color:#d48a77;
  font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.15em;
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:36px;
}
.next-step h3{color:#fff;font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:9px}
.next-step p{color:#bdb9b2;font-size:.88rem;margin:0}

.contact-bottom{
  padding:78px 0 92px;
}
.contact-bottom-panel{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto;
  gap:42px;
  align-items:end;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:40px 0;
}
.contact-bottom-panel h2{margin-bottom:10px;max-width:760px}
.contact-bottom-panel p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);max-width:700px}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .contact-hero-grid,.contact-form-grid,.contact-bottom-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .contact-hero-copy{padding:72px 32px 58px}
  .contact-direct{padding:46px 32px}
  .contact-side{position:static}
  .next-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .next-step,.next-step:not(:first-child){padding:22px 0;border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
  .next-step:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .next-step .step-no{margin-bottom:14px}
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .contact-hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(3rem,14vw,4.8rem)}
  .contact-form-section{padding:68px 0}
  .contact-form .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}
  .contact-direct .contact-line{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:5px}
  .contact-next{padding:62px 0}
  .contact-bottom{padding:58px 0 72px}
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE / RESPONSIVE AUDIT — launch polish
   Tested at 320, 360, 390, 768, 981 and 1024 CSS px.
   ========================================================= */
.menu-btn{
  min-height:44px;
  min-width:68px;
}
.logo{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:44px;
}

@media(max-width:720px){
  /* About was the only page whose minimum H1 size stayed desktop-large. */
  .about-hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.9rem,13vw,4.5rem);
    line-height:.92;
  }

  /* Avoid intrinsic grid width creating a tiny horizontal scroll at 320px. */
  .v5-statement-copy,
  .v5-statement-meta{
    min-width:0;
  }

  /* Give form controls a comfortable mobile tap height. */
  .contact-form input,
  .contact-form select{
    min-height:44px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:360px){
  /* Keep the wordmark + menu comfortably inside very narrow phones. */
  .nav{gap:12px}
  .logo{
    font-size:.9rem;
    letter-spacing:.13em;
  }
}


/* Privacy / form-live additions */
.privacy-copy{max-width:780px}
.privacy-copy h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.4rem);margin-top:44px;margin-bottom:14px}
.privacy-copy h2:first-child{margin-top:0}
.privacy-copy a,.form-note a,.footer-privacy{text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:3px}
.contact-form button[type="submit"]{cursor:pointer}