/* ==========================================================================
   CREATORS CONCIERGE — Option B
   Font & Color Package: Olive Gold · Slate Blue · Warm Cream
   Fonts: Playfair Display · Pinyon Script · Montserrat · PT Serif
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* ── Core Palette ── */
  --color-cream: #e4dad3;
  --color-olive: #7d7834;
  --color-slate: #9cadb7;

  /* ── Derived Colors ── */
  --color-cream-light: #f2ede9;
  --color-olive-dark: #5a5626;
  --color-olive-light: #a5a15e;
  --color-slate-dark: #7a9099;
  --color-slate-light: #c8d5db;

  /* ── Neutrals ── */
  --white: #ffffff;
  --black: #000000;
  --gray-50: #fafafa;
  --gray-100: #f5f5f5;
  --gray-200: #e5e5e5;
  --gray-300: #d4d4d4;
  --gray-400: #a3a3a3;
  --gray-500: #737373;
  --gray-600: #525252;
  --gray-700: #404040;
  --gray-800: #262626;
  --gray-900: #171717;

  /* ── Semantic ── */
  --accent: var(--color-olive);
  --accent-hover: var(--color-olive-dark);
  --accent-light: var(--color-olive-light);
  --border-color: var(--color-slate-light);
  --bg-alt: var(--color-cream-light);

  /* ── Typography ── */
  --font-display: 'Pinyon Script', cursive;
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-ui: 'Montserrat', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'PT Serif', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;

  --gutter: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --nav-height: 72px;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   RESET
   ========================================================================== */

*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { font-size: 16px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font: inherit; color: inherit; }
em { font-style: italic; }
::selection { background: var(--color-olive); color: var(--white); }


/* ==========================================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */

.t-hero {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.t-display-xl {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.t-display-lg {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.t-display-md {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.t-display-sm {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.t-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-slate-dark);
}

.t-body-lg { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--black); }
.t-body { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--black); }
.t-body-sm { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--gray-600); }

.t-accent { color: var(--accent); }
.t-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Script font for em/italic in headings — the "highlight" word */
.t-hero em,
.t-display-xl em,
.t-display-lg em,
.t-display-md em,
.t-display-sm em,
.cc-section-header__title em,
.cc-cta__title em {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Text splitting — GSAP animation ready */
.split-line { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.split-line-inner { display: block; transform: translateY(110%); }

/* Word reveal — show normally */
.word-reveal .word { display: inline; opacity: 1; margin-right: 0; }


/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  height: var(--nav-height);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.cc-nav--scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gray-200);
}

.cc-nav__logo-img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0);
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.cc-nav__logo-img:hover { opacity: 0.5; }

.cc-nav__menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.5rem; }
.cc-nav__links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; }

.cc-nav__link {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--black);
  transition: color 0.3s;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.cc-nav__link:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.cc-nav__link--active { color: var(--accent); }
.cc-nav__link::after { display: none; }

.cc-nav__cta {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--accent);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: background 0.3s;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.cc-nav__cta:hover { background: var(--accent-hover); transform: none; }

/* Hamburger */
.cc-nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 28px;
  height: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}
.cc-nav__toggle span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gray-900);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.cc-nav__toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 0; }
.cc-nav__toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.cc-nav__toggle span:nth-child(3) { bottom: 0; }
.cc-nav__toggle--open span:nth-child(1) { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }
.cc-nav__toggle--open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.cc-nav__toggle--open span:nth-child(3) { bottom: 50%; transform: translateY(50%) rotate(-45deg); }
.cc-nav__toggle--open span { background: var(--white); }

/* Full-screen overlay */
.cc-nav__overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--color-olive);
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.cc-nav__overlay--open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

.cc-nav__overlay-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  padding: 0.2em 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
  display: block;
}
.cc-nav__overlay-link:hover { opacity: 0.5; }


/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.cc-btn:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--white); transform: none; }

.cc-btn--filled,
.cc-btn--gradient {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.cc-btn--filled:hover,
.cc-btn--gradient:hover {
  background: var(--accent-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-hover);
  color: var(--white);
}

.cc-btn--large { padding: 1rem 2.5rem; }
.cc-btn--small { padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }

.cc-btn--on-dark { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); color: var(--white); }

/* Buttons inside dark CTA sections */
.cc-cta .cc-btn { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); color: var(--white); }
.cc-cta .cc-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.cc-cta .cc-btn--gradient {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.cc-cta .cc-btn--gradient:hover { background: var(--accent-hover); border-color: var(--accent-hover); }

/* Arrow link */
.cc-arrow-link {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.cc-arrow-link:hover { color: var(--accent-hover); }
.cc-arrow-link__line { display: none; }


/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT & SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-section {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 10vh, 8rem) var(--gutter);
}
.cc-section--alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.cc-section--dark { background: var(--gray-900); color: var(--white); }
.cc-section--flush-top { padding-top: 0; }

.cc-container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; }
.cc-container--content { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; }
.cc-container--narrow { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }

.cc-section-header { margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.cc-section-header--center { text-align: center; }
.cc-section-header__eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cc-section-header__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.cc-section-header__desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  max-width: 500px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.cc-section-header--center .cc-section-header__desc { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.cc-divider { width: 40px; height: 2px; background: var(--accent); }
.cc-divider--center { margin: 0 auto; }


/* ==========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
}
.cc-hero--short { min-height: 80vh; }
.cc-hero--compact {
  min-height: 60vh;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 2rem);
}

.cc-hero__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.cc-hero__video,
.cc-hero__image { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.cc-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}
.cc-hero--dark-overlay .cc-hero__overlay {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.cc-hero--dark-overlay { color: var(--white); }
.cc-hero--dark-overlay .cc-hero__subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.cc-hero--dark-overlay .t-eyebrow { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* Hide decorative elements from old design */
.cc-hero__bg,
.cc-hero__noise,
.cc-hero__bg-gradient { display: none; }

.cc-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.cc-hero__eyebrow { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.cc-hero__title { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.cc-hero__title em { font-style: italic; }

.cc-hero__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);
  color: var(--gray-600);
  max-width: 500px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cc-hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cc-hero__scroll { display: none; }


/* ==========================================================================
   STATEMENT
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-statement {
  padding: clamp(6rem, 12vh, 10rem) var(--gutter);
  background: var(--white);
}
.cc-statement__text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.4;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.cc-statement__body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   DUAL CTA
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-dual-cta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 60vh;
}
.cc-dual-cta__panel {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cc-dual-cta__panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gray-900);
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cc-dual-cta__panel:hover::before { opacity: 0.3; }
.cc-dual-cta__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.cc-dual-cta__bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.cc-dual-cta__panel:hover .cc-dual-cta__bg img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.cc-dual-cta__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; color: var(--white); }
.cc-dual-cta__label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.cc-dual-cta__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.cc-dual-cta__link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.cc-dual-cta__panel:hover .cc-dual-cta__link { opacity: 1; }


/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES — Flat cards, no glass
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cc-service-card {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.cc-service-card:hover { border-color: var(--color-slate); transform: none; }
.cc-service-card__number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-slate-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.cc-service-card:hover .cc-service-card__number { color: var(--accent); }
.cc-service-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.cc-service-card__desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--gray-600);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   STATS
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-stats {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vh, 5rem) var(--gutter);
  background: var(--color-cream-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.cc-stats__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cc-stat { text-align: center; padding: 2rem; }
.cc-stat:not(:last-child) { border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color); }
.cc-stat::after { display: none !important; }
.cc-stat__number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.cc-stat__label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO / WORK — Image + text below (Buck style)
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cc-work-grid--variable { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

.cc-work-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  border-radius: 0;
  aspect-ratio: auto;
}
.cc-work-item--wide { aspect-ratio: auto; }
.cc-work-item--square { aspect-ratio: auto; }

.cc-work-item img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.cc-work-item:hover img { opacity: 0.7; transform: none; }

.cc-work-item__overlay {
  position: relative;
  background: none;
  padding: 1rem 0 0;
  opacity: 1;
  inset: auto;
  display: block;
}
.cc-work-item__category {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-slate-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  display: block;
}
.cc-work-item__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--black);
}
.cc-work-item__brand {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  display: block;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

/* Horizontal scroll → simple grid */
.cc-hscroll { overflow: visible; position: static; }
.cc-hscroll__track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  max-width: calc(var(--max-width) + var(--gutter) * 2);
  margin: 0 auto;
  transform: none !important;
}
.cc-hscroll__item {
  flex: none;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.cc-hscroll__item img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.cc-hscroll__item:hover img { opacity: 0.7; transform: none; }
.cc-hscroll__info { padding: 0.75rem 0; }
.cc-hscroll__name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; }
.cc-hscroll__meta {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-dark);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   BRAND MARQUEE
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-marquee-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.cc-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
}
.cc-marquee::before,
.cc-marquee::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 120px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cc-marquee::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--white), transparent); }
.cc-marquee::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--white), transparent); }
.cc-marquee--alt::before { background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-alt), transparent); }
.cc-marquee--alt::after { background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-alt), transparent); }

.cc-marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6rem;
  animation: marquee 35s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.cc-marquee--reverse .cc-marquee__track {
  animation: marquee-reverse 35s linear infinite;
}
.cc-marquee--slow .cc-marquee__track { animation-duration: 45s; }
.cc-marquee--fast .cc-marquee__track { animation-duration: 28s; }

.cc-marquee__track img {
  width: 360px;
  height: 160px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cc-marquee__track img:hover { opacity: 1; }


/* ==========================================================================
   VALUE CARDS — Flat, no glass
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-value-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cc-value-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.cc-value-card:hover { border-color: var(--color-slate); transform: none; }
.cc-value-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.cc-value-card:hover .cc-value-card__image { opacity: 0.8; transform: none; }
.cc-value-card__body { padding: 2rem; }
.cc-value-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.cc-value-card__title em { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: normal; }
.cc-value-card__text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--gray-600);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIAL
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-testimonial { text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cc-testimonial__mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 0.5;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.cc-testimonial__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2vw, 1.375rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.cc-testimonial__cite {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: block;
  font-style: normal;
}
.cc-testimonial__role {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-dark);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-cta {
  padding: clamp(6rem, 12vh, 10rem) var(--gutter);
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--gray-900);
  color: var(--white);
}
.cc-cta__content { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cc-cta__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.cc-cta__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  max-width: 450px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.cc-cta__buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-founder {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cc-founder__image-wrapper { overflow: hidden; }
.cc-founder__image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.cc-founder__image-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.cc-founder__eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.cc-founder__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.cc-founder__bio {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--gray-600);
}
.cc-founder__bio p + p { margin-top: 1.25rem; }


/* ==========================================================================
   LOGO GRID
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-logo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.cc-logo-grid__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.cc-logo-grid__item:hover { background: var(--color-cream-light); }
.cc-logo-grid__item img {
  height: 24px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0);
  opacity: 0.2;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.cc-logo-grid__item:hover img { opacity: 0.6; }


/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT / FORMS
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

.cc-form__group { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.cc-form__label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.cc-form__input,
.cc-form__select,
.cc-form__textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-cream-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--black);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  outline: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}
.cc-form__input:focus,
.cc-form__select:focus,
.cc-form__textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.cc-form__textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.cc-form__select {
  cursor: pointer;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23737373' fill='none' stroke-width='1.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.cc-calendly-placeholder {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 350px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--gray-50);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESS
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-process {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.cc-process::before { display: none; }
.cc-process__step { text-align: center; padding: 0 1rem; position: relative; }
.cc-process__number {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.cc-process__step:hover .cc-process__number { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); transform: none; }
.cc-process__title {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.cc-process__desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--gray-600);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

.cc-footer {
  background: var(--gray-900);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem) var(--gutter) 2rem;
}
.cc-footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}
.cc-footer__logo {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.cc-footer__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 280px;
}
.cc-footer__col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.cc-footer__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
.cc-footer__links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.cc-footer__links a:hover { opacity: 0.5; }

.cc-footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cc-footer__legal { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.cc-footer__social { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; }
.cc-footer__social a {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.cc-footer__social a:hover { opacity: 0.5; }


/* ==========================================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATION (IntersectionObserver)
   ========================================================================== */

[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
[data-reveal].revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Neutralize old GSAP animation system */
[data-animate] { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }

/* Preloader — hidden (not used in Option B) */
.cc-preloader { display: none; }


/* ==========================================================================
   HERO — Typographic with curtain reveal (Landing Page)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Curtain overlay that slides away */
.cc-hero-curtain {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  background: var(--color-cream);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: curtainSlideUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1) 0.4s forwards;
}

.cc-hero-curtain__logo {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: curtainLogoIn 0.3s ease 0.05s forwards, curtainLogoOut 0.25s ease 0.3s forwards;
}

.cc-hero--typographic {
  background: var(--white);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cc-hero--typographic .cc-hero__content {
  max-width: 1000px;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 2rem) var(--gutter) 4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Script font for non-C words in hero */
.cc-hero__title-script {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1.15em;
}

/* GSAP hero — elements hidden until JS animates them */
.cc-hero--typographic .cc-hero__title { opacity: 0; }
.cc-hero--typographic .cc-hero__eyebrow { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
.cc-hero--typographic .cc-hero__subtitle { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
.cc-hero--typographic .cc-hero__ctas { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }

/* Accent line grows from center (GSAP animated) */
.cc-hero__accent-line {
  width: 80px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  margin: 2rem auto;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

/* Floating accent shapes (decorative) */
.cc-hero__shapes {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cc-hero__shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
}

.cc-hero__shape--1 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-cream) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 5%; right: -8%;
  animation: heroShapeIn 2s ease 1.2s forwards, heroShapeFloat 22s ease-in-out 3.2s infinite;
}

.cc-hero__shape--2 {
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-slate-light) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: 10%; left: -5%;
  animation: heroShapeIn 2s ease 1.5s forwards, heroShapeFloat 28s ease-in-out 3.5s infinite;
}

.cc-hero__shape--3 {
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-olive-light) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 55%; right: 8%;
  animation: heroShapeIn 2s ease 1.8s forwards, heroShapeFloat 20s ease-in-out 3.8s infinite;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   KEYFRAMES
   ========================================================================== */

@keyframes marquee { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes marquee-reverse { 0% { transform: translateX(-50%); } 100% { transform: translateX(0); } }

/* Curtain: brand-color overlay slides up to reveal hero */
@keyframes curtainSlideUp {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-100%); pointer-events: none; }
}

@keyframes curtainLogoIn {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.8); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

@keyframes curtainLogoOut {
  0% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Hero text lines slide up from below the clip mask */
@keyframes heroSlideUp {
  0% { transform: translateY(120%); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes heroLineGrow {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleX(1); }
}

@keyframes heroShapeIn {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.6); }
  100% { opacity: 0.35; transform: scale(1); }
}

@keyframes heroShapeFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  25% { transform: translate(12px, -18px) scale(1.04); }
  50% { transform: translate(-8px, 12px) scale(0.96); }
  75% { transform: translate(10px, 6px) scale(1.02); }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.text-muted { color: var(--gray-500); }
.text-secondary { color: var(--gray-600); }
.text-accent { color: var(--accent); }
.mb-sm { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-md { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mb-lg { margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.mb-xl { margin-bottom: 6rem; }
.mt-md { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mt-lg { margin-top: 4rem; }


/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (<=1024px)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cc-dual-cta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cc-services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cc-stats__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cc-stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .cc-work-grid, .cc-work-grid--variable { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cc-hscroll__track { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cc-value-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cc-founder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .cc-contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cc-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .cc-process { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cc-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (<=768px)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cc-nav__menu { display: none; }
  .cc-nav__toggle { display: block; }

  .cc-hero { min-height: 90svh; }
  .cc-hero--compact { min-height: auto; padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 3rem) var(--gutter) 3rem; }
  .t-hero { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 10vw, 3.5rem); }

  .cc-stats__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cc-stat { border-right: none !important; }
  .cc-work-grid, .cc-work-grid--variable { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cc-hscroll__track { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cc-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .cc-process { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cc-dual-cta__panel { min-height: 45vh; }
  .cc-value-card__image { height: 220px; }

  .cc-footer { padding: 3rem var(--gutter) 1.5rem; }
  .cc-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .cc-footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; text-align: center; }

  .cc-cta__buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .cc-cta__buttons .cc-btn { width: 100%; max-width: 300px; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — SMALL MOBILE (<=480px)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .t-hero { font-size: 2rem; }
  .cc-hero__ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .cc-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cc-stats__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cc-stat { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); padding-bottom: 1.5rem; }
  .cc-stat:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .cc-hscroll__track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cc-process { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cc-section-header__title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 8vw, 2rem); }
}