/* =========================================================
   SYNAPLAB — Design System
   Palette:  #FFFFFF (canvas) · #741513 (maroon) · #FF6700 (red)
             #1754D1 (blue) · #13133F (navy)
   Type:     Playfair Display (display) / Inter (body + UI)
   Signature: the "synapse" — nodes + connecting pulses, used as
   hero animation, a section-divider motif, and card corner marks.
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --maroon:#741513;
  --red:#FF6700;
  --blue:#1754D1;
  --navy:#13133F;

  --ink:#161629;
  --ink-soft:#4b4b63;
  --line:#e7e7ef;
  --surface:#f7f7fb;

  --grad-brand: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--maroon) 0%, var(--red) 45%, var(--blue) 100%);
  --grad-navy: radial-gradient(120% 140% at 15% 0%, #1c1c56 0%, var(--navy) 45%, #0b0b26 100%);

  --font-display: "Playfair Display", "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 18px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;

  --shadow-card: 0 1px 2px rgba(19,19,63,.04), 0 12px 32px -12px rgba(19,19,63,.18);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(19,19,63,.35);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.32,1);
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){ /* keep brand consistent regardless of OS scheme */ }

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; margin:0; line-height:1.08; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
p{ margin:0; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; }

.skip-link{
  position:absolute; left:-999px; top:0; background:var(--navy); color:#fff;
  padding:12px 18px; z-index:200; border-radius:0 0 8px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus{ left:0; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

/* ambient cursor glow — subtle, desktop only */
.synapse-cursor-glow{
  position:fixed; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:0; mix-blend-mode:normal;
}

/* =========================================================
   Layout helpers
   ========================================================= */
.container{ width:min(1220px, 92%); margin-inline:auto; }
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--red); margin-bottom:14px;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:""; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(23,84,209,.15);
}
.section{ padding:104px 0; position:relative; }
.section--tight{ padding:80px 0; }
.section--surface{ background:var(--surface); }
.section-head{ max-width:760px; margin-bottom:56px; }
.section-head.center{ margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; }
.section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem); }
.section-head p.lede{ margin-top:16px; font-size:1.09rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.65; }

/* section head paired with a supporting image */
.section-head-media{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:56px;
}
.section-head-text .lede{ margin-top:16px; font-size:1.09rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.65; }
.section-head-image{
  position:relative; aspect-ratio:5/4; border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.section-head-image img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.section-head-image.img-missing{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--surface), #eceef7);
}
.section-head-image.img-missing img{ display:none; }
.section-head-image.img-missing::after{
  content:"SYNAPLAB"; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:.85rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em; color:rgba(19,19,63,.22);
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .section-head-media{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px; }
  .section-head-image{ order:-1; max-width:420px; margin-inline:auto; width:100%; }
}

.pillars-section{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.pillars-section .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger > *{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:.02s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.09s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.16s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.23s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:.30s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:.37s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(7){ transition-delay:.44s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(8){ transition-delay:.51s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(9){ transition-delay:.58s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(10){ transition-delay:.65s; }

/* =========================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================= */
.btn{
  position:relative; isolation:isolate; overflow:hidden;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
  padding:15px 28px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:700; font-size:.96rem;
  border:1px solid transparent; transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease);
  white-space:normal; text-align:center; max-width:100%;
}
.btn--sm{ padding:11px 20px; font-size:.86rem; }

/* continuous shine sweep, sits above the button surface, below the label */
.btn::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; z-index:0; top:0; left:-75%; width:45%; height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.55), transparent);
  transform:skewX(-18deg);
  animation:ctaShine 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.btn > *{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
@keyframes ctaShine{
  0%{ left:-75%; }
  38%{ left:130%; }
  100%{ left:130%; }
}

.btn--primary{
  background:var(--grad-brand); background-size:180% 180%; background-position:0% 50%;
  color:#fff; box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(255,103,0,.55);
  animation:ctaGlow 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.btn--primary:hover{ background-position:100% 50%; transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.015); box-shadow:0 20px 42px -10px rgba(255,103,0,.75); }
@keyframes ctaGlow{
  0%,100%{ box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(255,103,0,.55); }
  50%{ box-shadow:0 18px 42px -10px rgba(255,103,0,.85), 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,103,0,.09); }
}

.btn--ghost-dark{
  background:transparent; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.35); color:#fff;
  animation:ghostPulseDark 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.btn--ghost-dark:hover{ border-color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.015); }
@keyframes ghostPulseDark{
  0%,100%{ border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.32); box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0); }
  50%{ border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
}

.btn--ghost{
  background:transparent; border-color:var(--line); color:var(--navy);
  animation:ghostPulseLight 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.btn--ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--navy); transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.015); }
@keyframes ghostPulseLight{
  0%,100%{ border-color:var(--line); box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(23,84,209,0); }
  50%{ border-color:var(--blue); box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(23,84,209,.12); }
}

.btn--block{ width:100%; }
.btn svg{ flex:none; width:16px; height:16px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease); animation:arrowNudge 1.7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.btn:hover svg{ animation-play-state:paused; transform:translateX(5px); }
@keyframes arrowNudge{
  0%,100%{ transform:translateX(0); }
  50%{ transform:translateX(4px); }
}

/* =========================================================
   Header
   ========================================================= */
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(19,19,63,.07);
  transition:background .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled{
  background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px -18px rgba(19,19,63,.35);
}
.header-inner{
  width:min(1280px, 94%); margin-inline:auto;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px;
  height:78px;
}
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.brand-logo-img{ display:block; height:80px; width:auto; max-width:180px; object-fit:contain; }
.brand--footer .brand-logo-img{ height:30px; }
.brand-word{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.34rem; letter-spacing:.01em;
  color:var(--navy);
}
.main-nav ul{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.main-nav > ul > li > a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px;
  padding:10px 14px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:600; font-size:.94rem; color:var(--ink);
  transition:background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.main-nav > ul > li > a:hover{ background:var(--surface); color:var(--maroon); }
.main-nav > ul > li > a.is-active{ background:var(--surface); color:var(--red); font-weight:700; }
.caret{ font-size:.7em; opacity:.6; }

.has-mega{ position:relative; }
.mega-panel{
  position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 14px); left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  width:560px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -20px rgba(19,19,63,.3);
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity .28s var(--ease), transform .28s var(--ease), visibility .28s;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.has-mega:hover .mega-panel, .has-mega:focus-within .mega-panel{
  opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.mega-col{ padding:22px 24px; }
.mega-col a{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; padding:8px 0; font-weight:600; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink); border-bottom:1px solid transparent; }
.mega-col a:hover{ color:var(--red); }
.mega-col a.is-active{ color:var(--red); font-weight:700; }
.mega-col a svg{ flex:none; width:17px; height:17px; stroke:var(--blue); fill:none; stroke-width:1.8; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; transition:stroke .25s ease; }
.mega-col a:hover svg{ stroke:var(--red); }
.mega-col a.is-active svg{ stroke:var(--red); }
.mega-eyebrow{ display:block; font-size:.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:8px; }
.mega-col--cta{ background:var(--surface); }
.mega-col--cta p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5; margin:8px 0 16px; }
.mega-btn{
  display:block; width:100%; box-sizing:border-box; text-align:center;
  background:var(--navy); font-weight:700; font-size:.82rem; line-height:1.4;
  padding:12px 18px; border-radius:12px; transition:background .3s ease;
}
.mega-col--cta .mega-btn{ color:#fff; }
.mega-col--cta .mega-btn:hover{ color:#fff; background:var(--red); }

.header-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.menu-toggle{ display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:none; padding:6px; }
.menu-toggle span{ width:22px; height:2px; background:var(--navy); border-radius:2px; transition:transform .3s ease, opacity .3s ease; }
.menu-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.menu-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav{
  position:fixed; inset:78px 0 0 0; background:#fff; z-index:99;
  transform:translateY(-8px); opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, visibility .3s;
  overflow-y:auto; padding:10px 0 40px;
}
.mobile-nav.is-open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0); pointer-events:auto; }
.mobile-nav ul{ width:90%; margin-inline:auto; }
.mobile-nav > ul > li > a{ display:block; padding:15px 6px; font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.mobile-nav > ul > li > a.is-active{ color:var(--red); }
.mobile-nav li.mobile-sub a{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-weight:500; font-size:.92rem; padding-left:18px; color:var(--ink-soft); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.mobile-nav li.mobile-sub a.is-active{ color:var(--red); font-weight:700; }
.mobile-nav li.mobile-sub a.is-active svg{ stroke:var(--red); }
.mobile-nav li.mobile-sub a svg{ flex:none; width:16px; height:16px; stroke:var(--blue); fill:none; stroke-width:1.8; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.mobile-nav .btn{ margin-top:20px; }

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .main-nav{ display:none; }
  .header-actions .btn--sm{ display:none; }
  .menu-toggle{ display:flex; }
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO — synapse network canvas on navy gradient mesh
   ========================================================= */
.hero{
  position:relative; background:var(--grad-navy); color:#fff;
  padding:36px 0 0;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero::before{ /* film-grain / vignette to keep flat gradient from looking cheap */
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 50% at 82% 8%, rgba(23,84,209,.35), transparent 60%),
             radial-gradient(50% 40% at 8% 92%, rgba(116,21,19,.4), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
#synapseCanvas{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; opacity:.5; }
.hero-inner{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  width:min(1180px, 92%); margin-inline:auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr; gap:56px; align-items:center;
  padding:36px 0 90px;
}
.hero-media{
  position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/5; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  box-shadow:0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,10,.6);
}
.hero-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.hero-media-glow{
  position:absolute; inset:-30%; z-index:-1; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(45% 45% at 78% 20%, rgba(23,84,209,.5), transparent 60%),
             radial-gradient(45% 45% at 22% 85%, rgba(255,103,0,.45), transparent 60%);
  filter:blur(10px);
}
/* graceful placeholder while the real photo hasn't been uploaded yet */
.hero-media.img-missing img{ display:none; }
.hero-media.img-missing{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, #1c1c56, #0b0b26 70%);
}
.hero-media.img-missing::after{
  content:"SYNAPLAB"; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.1rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em; color:rgba(255,255,255,.28);
}
.hero-copy{ text-align:left; }
.hero-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding:8px 16px; border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em; color:#dfe1ff; margin-bottom:28px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.hero-badge .dot{
  position:relative; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:#5ee6a8;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(94,230,168,.18);
  animation:heroDotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-badge .dot::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:-6px; border-radius:50%; border:1.5px solid #5ee6a8;
  animation:heroDotRing 2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroDotPulse{
  0%,100%{ transform:scale(1); }
  50%{ transform:scale(1.25); }
}
@keyframes heroDotRing{
  0%{ opacity:.65; transform:scale(.4); }
  100%{ opacity:0; transform:scale(1.8); }
}
.hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3.4rem); color:#fff; letter-spacing:-.015em;
}
.hero h1 em{ font-style:italic; background:linear-gradient(100deg,#ff9d8a,#ffd0a8 45%,#9db8ff 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent; }
.hero p.hero-sub{
  margin:24px 0 0; max-width:560px; font-size:1.08rem; line-height:1.7; color:#c7c9ec;
}
.hero-ctas{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-top:36px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-trust{
  margin-top:38px; font-size:.86rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#8d90c2; font-weight:600;
}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; padding-top:24px; }
  .hero-media{ aspect-ratio:4/5; max-width:460px; width:100%; margin-inline:auto; }
  .hero-copy{ text-align:center; }
  .hero-ctas{ justify-content:center; }
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .hero-media{ aspect-ratio:1/1.15; max-width:100%; }
}

/* marquee ribbon */
.marquee-band{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon), var(--red));
  overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.marquee-track{
  display:flex; width:max-content;
  animation:marquee 32s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track:hover{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.marquee-item{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  padding:16px 40px; white-space:nowrap; color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:.98rem;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}
.marquee-item strong{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.15rem; }
.marquee-item .sep{ opacity:.6; font-weight:400; }
@keyframes marquee{
  from{ transform:translateX(0); }
  to{ transform:translateX(-50%); }
}

/* =========================================================
   Trust & Authority — stat cards
   ========================================================= */
.stat-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5, 1fr); gap:18px;
}
.stat-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:26px 22px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  transform-style:preserve-3d; transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.stat-card::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-40%; right:-40%; width:120px; height:120px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(23,84,209,.12), transparent 70%);
}
.stat-card:hover{ box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }
.stat-num{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:2.15rem; color:var(--maroon);
  display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:2px;
}
.stat-label{ margin-top:8px; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.45; font-weight:500; }

@media (max-width:1080px){ .stat-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:640px){ .stat-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }

/* =========================================================
   "When organizations engage" — static card grid
   ========================================================= */
.situation-carousel{ margin:8px 0 40px; }
.situation-track{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap:20px;
}
.situation-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:26px 24px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); position:relative;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
  will-change:transform;
}
.situation-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-10px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); }
.situation-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:24px; right:24px; height:3px; border-radius:0 0 3px 3px;
  background:var(--blue);
}
.situation-card:nth-child(3n+2)::before{ background:var(--red); }
.situation-card:nth-child(3n+3)::before{ background:var(--maroon); }
.situation-card h3{ font-size:1.12rem; margin-bottom:0; color:var(--navy); }
.situation-card p{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; }

.situation-cta{ text-align:center; margin-top:48px; }

/* =========================================================
   Five Service Pillars — signature 3D tilt cards
   ========================================================= */
.pillar-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5, 1fr); gap:20px; align-items:stretch;
}
.pillar-card{
  --mx:50%; --my:50%;
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:2px; height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(19,19,63,.12), rgba(19,19,63,.03));
  transition:transform .12s linear, box-shadow .4s ease;
  transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform;
}
.pillar-card:hover{ box-shadow:0 40px 70px -25px rgba(19,19,63,.4); }
.pillar-card-inner{
  background:#fff; border-radius:calc(var(--radius-lg) - 2px); padding:30px 24px 26px;
  height:100%; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.pillar-card-inner::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; transition:opacity .4s ease;
  background:radial-gradient(220px 220px at var(--mx) var(--my), rgba(23,84,209,.14), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card-inner::before{ opacity:1; }
.pillar-icon{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:13px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:16px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), #3f7ae0);
  box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(23,84,209,.55);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.pillar-card:nth-child(2) .pillar-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), #ff8c3f); box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(255,103,0,.55); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(3) .pillar-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon), #9c2e2b); box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(116,21,19,.55); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(4) .pillar-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), #2b2b70); box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(19,19,63,.55); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(5) .pillar-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--maroon)); box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(23,84,209,.5); }
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon{ transform:scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg); }
.pillar-icon svg{ width:22px; height:22px; stroke:#fff; fill:none; stroke-width:1.8; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.pillar-card h3{ font-size:1.2rem; margin:2px 0 16px; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.25; }
.pillar-card ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; margin-bottom:20px; flex:1 1 auto; }
.pillar-card ul li{
  font-size:.86rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.45; padding-left:16px; position:relative;
}
.pillar-card ul li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.55em; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--red);
}
.pillar-link{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px;
  font-weight:700; font-size:.86rem; color:var(--maroon);
  margin-top:auto; padding:12px 16px; border-radius:999px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--line); background:var(--surface);
  transition:background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.pillar-link:hover, .pillar-card:hover .pillar-link{
  background:var(--maroon); border-color:var(--maroon); color:#fff;
}
.pillar-link svg{ flex:none; width:15px; height:15px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-link svg{ transform:translateX(4px); }

@media (max-width:1180px){ .pillar-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:720px){ .pillar-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr;} .pillar-card{ height:auto; } }

/* =========================================================
   How SYNAPLAB Works — process cards (reflows cleanly at any width)
   ========================================================= */
.process-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:24px;
}
.process-grid--single-row{ grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .process-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .process-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.process-card{
  position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:30px 24px 26px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.process-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:4px;
  background:var(--grad-brand); background-size:400% 100%; background-position:0% 0%;
  animation:processBar 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.process-card:nth-child(2)::before{ animation-delay:-1.2s; }
.process-card:nth-child(3)::before{ animation-delay:-2.4s; }
.process-card:nth-child(4)::before{ animation-delay:-3.6s; }
.process-card:nth-child(5)::before{ animation-delay:-4.8s; }
@keyframes processBar{
  0%,100%{ background-position:0% 0%; }
  50%{ background-position:100% 0%; }
}
.process-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }

.process-badge{
  position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; margin-bottom:18px;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:1rem; color:#fff;
  background:var(--grad-brand);
  box-shadow:0 10px 20px -9px rgba(255,103,0,.6);
}
.process-badge::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:-5px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,103,0,.4);
  animation:badgePulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
.process-card:nth-child(2) .process-badge::after{ animation-delay:.3s; }
.process-card:nth-child(3) .process-badge::after{ animation-delay:.6s; }
.process-card:nth-child(4) .process-badge::after{ animation-delay:.9s; }
.process-card:nth-child(5) .process-badge::after{ animation-delay:1.2s; }
@keyframes badgePulse{
  0%{ opacity:.7; transform:scale(.8); }
  100%{ opacity:0; transform:scale(1.5); }
}

.process-card h3{ font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.3; }
.process-card p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:16px; }
.process-card ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.process-card ul li{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--ink-soft); padding-left:14px; position:relative; }
.process-card ul li::before{ content:"—"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--blue); }

/* decorative sequence connector — desktop only, purely cosmetic; only within a row of 3, never after the last card */
@media (min-width:901px){
  .process-card:not(:nth-child(3n)):not(:last-child)::after{
    content:"›"; position:absolute; top:26px; right:-16px; z-index:2;
    font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.5rem; line-height:1; color:var(--line);
  }
}

.process-note{
  margin-top:48px; text-align:center; font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; font-size:1.15rem;
  color:var(--maroon); max-width:900px; margin-inline:auto;
}
@media (max-width:820px){ .process-note{ font-size:1.05rem; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .process-note{ font-size:.95rem; } }

/* =========================================================
   Business Outcomes — icon grid
   ========================================================= */
.outcome-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.outcome-card{
  position:relative; padding:30px 26px 26px; border-radius:var(--radius-md); background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line); overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.outcome-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:3px;
  background:var(--grad-brand); transform:scaleY(.3); transform-origin:top;
  opacity:.55; transition:transform .5s var(--ease), opacity .5s ease;
}
.outcome-card:hover::before{ transform:scaleY(1); opacity:1; }
.outcome-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }
.outcome-index{
  position:absolute; top:22px; right:24px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700;
  font-size:.72rem; color:var(--line); letter-spacing:.06em;
}
.outcome-icon{
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:20px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), #3f7ae0);
  box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(23,84,209,.55);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(3n+2) .outcome-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), #ff8c3f); box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(255,103,0,.55); }
.outcome-card:nth-child(3n+3) .outcome-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon), #9c2e2b); box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(116,21,19,.55); }
.outcome-card:hover .outcome-icon{ transform:scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg); }
.outcome-icon svg{ width:22px; height:22px; stroke:#fff; fill:none; stroke-width:1.8; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.outcome-card h3{ font-size:1.04rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:10px; }
.outcome-card p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; }
.outcome-cta{ text-align:center; margin-top:44px; }

@media (max-width:900px){ .outcome-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .outcome-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Why SYNAPLAB — feature list w/ accent rule
   ========================================================= */
.why-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; }
.why-card{ background:#fff; padding:32px 28px; transition:background .35s ease; }
.why-card:hover{ background:var(--surface); }
.why-tag{ font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--blue); }
.why-card h3{ font-size:1.08rem; color:var(--navy); margin:12px 0 10px; }
.why-card p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; }
.why-cta{ text-align:center; margin-top:44px; }

@media (max-width:900px){ .why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Final CTA
   ========================================================= */
.final-cta{
  background:var(--grad-navy); color:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.final-cta::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(45% 60% at 10% 100%, rgba(255,103,0,.35), transparent 60%),
             radial-gradient(40% 50% at 92% 0%, rgba(23,84,209,.35), transparent 60%);
}
.final-cta .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.final-cta-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; }
.final-cta h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,2.7rem); }
.final-cta > .container > .final-cta-grid > div:first-child > p{ margin-top:18px; color:#c7c9ec; font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.7; max-width:520px; }
.expect-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
.expect-item{ display:flex; gap:14px; }
.expect-item .mark{
  flex:none; width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; color:#fff; font-size:.9rem;
}
.expect-item h4{ font-size:.96rem; color:#fff; margin-bottom:4px; }
.expect-item p{ font-size:.85rem; color:#a9acd6; line-height:1.55; }
.final-cta-actions{ margin-top:40px; display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.final-cta-note{ margin-top:26px; font-size:.85rem; color:#8d90c2; max-width:480px; }

@media (max-width:900px){ .final-cta-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; } }

/* =========================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer{ background:#0c0c26; color:#ffffff; padding:80px 0 0; }
.footer-top{
  width:min(1220px,92%); margin-inline:auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:56px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.footer-brand .brand-word{ color:#fff; }
.footer-statement{ margin-top:18px; font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.7; color:#ffffff; max-width:340px; }
.footer-tagline{ margin-top:16px; font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#ffffff; font-weight:600; }
.footer-col h3{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff; margin-bottom:18px; font-weight:700; }
.footer-col ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.footer-col a{ font-size:.88rem; color:#ffffff; transition:color .25s ease; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.footer-contact-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.footer-contact-list li{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:.88rem; color:#ffffff; }
.footer-contact-list li svg{ flex:none; width:17px; height:17px; color:#7c7fb0; }
.footer-contact-list li a{ color:#ffffff; transition:color .25s ease; }
.footer-contact-list li a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.footer-bottom{
  width:min(1220px,92%); margin-inline:auto; padding:26px 0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;
  font-size:.8rem; color:#ffffff;
}
.footer-legal{ display:flex; gap:20px; }
.footer-legal a:hover{ color:#fff; }

@media (max-width:900px){ .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Inner-page hero (About, Services, etc.) — text-only, shorter
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero{
  position:relative; background:var(--grad-navy); color:#fff; overflow:hidden;
  padding:56px 0 76px;
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(55% 55% at 85% 10%, rgba(23,84,209,.32), transparent 60%),
             radial-gradient(45% 45% at 8% 95%, rgba(255,103,0,.28), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
#pageHeroCanvas{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; opacity:.45; }
.page-hero-inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; width:min(880px,90%); margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; }
.page-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.1rem, 4.2vw, 3.2rem); color:#fff; letter-spacing:-.015em; }
.page-hero p.page-hero-sub{ margin:22px auto 0; max-width:680px; font-size:1.08rem; line-height:1.7; color:#c7c9ec; }
.page-hero-ctas{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:16px; margin-top:34px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.page-hero-note{ margin-top:30px; font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#8d90c2; font-weight:600; }

/* =========================================================
   Compact two-column value/principle list (no card chrome —
   used where a page already has plenty of cards elsewhere)
   ========================================================= */
.value-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
.value-item{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:24px 26px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.value-item:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }
.value-item h4{ font-size:1rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:8px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; }
.value-item p{ font-size:.87rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .value-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Simple two-column split block (Leadership Model, etc.)
   ========================================================= */
.split-columns{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:32px; }
.split-col{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:30px 28px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
}
.split-col h3{ font-size:1.08rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:16px; }
.split-col ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.split-col ul li{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.55; padding-left:16px; position:relative; }
.split-col ul li::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.55em; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue); }
.split-col:nth-child(2) ul li::before{ background:var(--red); }
@media (max-width:760px){ .split-columns{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   FAQ accordion
   ========================================================= */
.faq-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; max-width:840px; margin-inline:auto; }
.faq-item{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.faq-item.is-open{ border-color:transparent; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); }
.faq-question{
  width:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px;
  background:none; border:none; text-align:left; padding:20px 24px; cursor:pointer;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1rem; color:var(--navy);
}
.faq-icon{
  flex:none; width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--surface);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; position:relative; transition:background .3s ease;
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon{ background:var(--red); }
.faq-icon::before, .faq-icon::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; background:var(--navy); transition:background .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.faq-icon::before{ width:12px; height:2px; }
.faq-icon::after{ width:2px; height:12px; }
.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon::before, .faq-item.is-open .faq-icon::after{ background:#fff; }
.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon::after{ transform:rotate(90deg) scaleY(0); }
.faq-answer{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .4s var(--ease); }
.faq-answer-inner{ padding:0 24px 22px; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.65; }

/* =========================================================
   Founder / leadership network intro block
   ========================================================= */
.network-block{
  background:var(--surface); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:48px 44px;
  text-align:center; max-width:760px; margin-inline:auto;
}
.network-block p{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.5; }
.network-block .btn{ margin-top:28px; }

/* =========================================================
   Leadership / Founder profile card (About page)
   ========================================================= */
.leader-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:32px;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:300px 1fr;
  transition:box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.leader-card:hover{ box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); }
.leader-photo{
  position:relative; background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--surface), #eceef7);
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
}
.leader-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.leader-photo.img-missing img{ display:none; }
.leader-photo.img-missing::after{
  content:"SYNAPLAB"; position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.14em; color:rgba(19,19,63,.22);
}
.leader-info{ padding:32px 34px; }
.leader-role{ font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--red); }
.leader-name{ font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--navy); margin:6px 0 16px; }
.leader-positioning{ font-size:.94rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:20px; }
.leader-block-label{ font-size:.74rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:10px; }
.leader-overview{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:8px 20px; margin-bottom:22px; }
.leader-overview li{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5; padding-left:15px; position:relative; }
.leader-overview li::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.5em; width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue); }
.leader-expertise{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-bottom:22px; }
.leader-expertise span{
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px; padding:6px 14px;
}
.leader-philosophy{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--navy);
  line-height:1.6; border-left:3px solid var(--red); padding-left:16px; margin-bottom:22px;
}
.leader-links{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px 22px; }
.leader-links a{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-size:.85rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--maroon);
}
.leader-links a svg{ width:15px; height:15px; }
.leader-links a:hover{ color:var(--red); }

@media (max-width:780px){
  .leader-card{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .leader-photo{ aspect-ratio:16/9; }
  .leader-overview{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Founder Spotlight (About page) — dark carousel + preview cards
   ========================================================= */
.founder-spotlight-section{
  position:relative; background:var(--grad-navy); color:#fff; overflow:hidden;
}
.founder-spotlight-section::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(55% 55% at 88% 10%, rgba(23,84,209,.35), transparent 60%),
             radial-gradient(45% 45% at 6% 95%, rgba(255,103,0,.3), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.founder-spotlight-section .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

.founder-spotlight{ position:relative; min-height:380px; padding:0 64px; }
.founder-slide{
  display:none; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr; gap:40px; align-items:center;
}
.founder-slide.is-active{ display:grid; }
.founder-slide-text h3{ font-size:2rem; color:#fff; margin-bottom:8px; }
.founder-role{ display:block; font-size:.95rem; font-weight:700; color:#ffb27a; margin-bottom:18px; }
.founder-slide-text p{ font-size:1rem; line-height:1.75; color:#c7c9ec; max-width:560px; margin-bottom:24px; }
.founder-linkedin{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:38px; height:38px;
  border-radius:8px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  transition:background .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.founder-linkedin svg{ width:18px; height:18px; color:#fff; }
.founder-linkedin:hover{ background:var(--red); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.founder-slide-photo{
  position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/5; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); box-shadow:0 30px 60px -25px rgba(0,0,10,.6);
}
.founder-slide-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.founder-slide-photo.img-missing img{ display:none; }
.founder-slide-photo.img-missing::after{
  content:"SYNAPLAB"; position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem; letter-spacing:.14em; color:rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}

.spotlight-arrow{
  position:absolute; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); z-index:2;
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition:background .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.spotlight-arrow:hover{ background:var(--red); border-color:var(--red); }
.spotlight-arrow svg{ width:20px; height:20px; }
.spotlight-arrow--prev{ left:0; }
.spotlight-arrow--next{ right:0; }

.founder-preview-row{
  margin-top:48px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:1px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.14); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.founder-preview-card{
  display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start; padding:24px 26px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  cursor:pointer; transition:background .3s ease;
}
.founder-preview-card:hover{ background:#fff; }
.founder-preview-photo{ position:relative; flex:none; width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; overflow:hidden; background:var(--surface); }
.founder-preview-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.founder-preview-photo.img-missing img{ display:none; }
.founder-preview-photo.img-missing::after{
  content:"S"; position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; color:var(--ink-soft); background:var(--surface);
}
.founder-preview-linkedin{
  position:absolute; bottom:-2px; right:-2px; width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--blue); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border:2px solid #fff;
}
.founder-preview-linkedin svg{ width:11px; height:11px; color:#fff; }
.founder-preview-text h4{ font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--navy); font-family:var(--font-display); margin-bottom:2px; }
.founder-preview-text span{ display:block; font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--red); margin-bottom:8px; }
.founder-preview-text p{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5; }

@media (max-width:820px){
  .founder-spotlight{ padding:0 8px; }
  .founder-slide{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px; }
  .founder-slide-photo{ order:-1; max-width:320px; margin-inline:auto; }
  .spotlight-arrow{ display:none; }
  .founder-preview-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Team grid (About page) — simple photo + name + role cards
   ========================================================= */
.team-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); gap:32px 24px; text-align:center;
}
.team-member-photo{
  position:relative; width:96px; height:96px; border-radius:50%; overflow:hidden;
  margin:0 auto 16px; background:var(--surface); border:3px solid var(--surface);
  transition:border-color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.team-member:hover .team-member-photo{ border-color:var(--blue); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.team-member-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.team-member-photo.img-missing img{ display:none; }
.team-member-photo.img-missing::after{
  content:"S"; position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.team-member h4{ font-size:.95rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.team-member h4 a{ color:var(--maroon); transition:color .25s ease; }
.team-member h4 a:hover{ color:var(--red); }
.team-member span{ display:block; font-size:.8rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.4; }

@media (max-width:900px){ .team-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .team-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:28px 16px; } }

/* =========================================================
   Team pill cards (About page) — 2-column, rounded stadium cards
   ========================================================= */
.team-pill-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px;
}
.team-pill-card{
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:24px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px;
  padding:30px 34px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.team-pill-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }
.team-pill-photo{
  flex:none; width:92px; height:92px; border-radius:50%; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--surface); position:relative;
}
.team-pill-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.team-pill-photo.img-missing img{ display:none; }
.team-pill-photo.img-missing::after{
  content:"S"; position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.team-pill-text{ padding-top:4px; }
.team-pill-name{ font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:6px; }
.team-pill-designation{
  display:block; font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--red); margin-bottom:10px;
}
.team-pill-expertise{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.55; margin-bottom:18px; }
.team-pill-link{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; border:1.5px solid var(--red); color:var(--red);
  font-weight:700; font-size:.82rem; padding:10px 20px; border-radius:999px;
  transition:background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.team-pill-link svg{ width:14px; height:14px; }
.team-pill-link:hover{ background:var(--red); color:#fff; }

@media (max-width:860px){
  .team-pill-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .team-pill-card{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); text-align:left; padding:28px 26px; }
  .team-pill-photo{ margin-bottom:6px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Purpose / Mission / Vision cards (About page) — real cards,
   fully responsive (this replaces the old joined-strip layout
   that used to force 3 columns even on mobile)
   ========================================================= */
.pmv-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap:20px; max-width:900px; margin-inline:auto; }
.pmv-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:36px 32px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.pmv-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }
.pmv-icon{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--grad-brand); margin-bottom:20px;
}
.pmv-icon svg{ width:26px; height:26px; stroke:#fff; fill:none; stroke-width:1.7; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.pmv-card h3{ font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:16px; line-height:1.3; }
.pmv-card p{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.7; }

@media (max-width:900px){ .pmv-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .pmv-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Site-wide "soft-clay 3D" icon badges — styled after the
   tactile, Blender-rendered look of modern 3D icon sets
   (rounded clay material, sphere-like gradient shading, a
   glossy specular highlight, and an embossed glyph) rather
   than a flat color chip with a thin line icon on top.
   Retrofits every icon badge site-wide (pillar cards, outcome
   cards, process steps) through the shared classes — no HTML
   changes needed, pure CSS/SVG, no images or icon libraries.
   ========================================================= */
.pillar-icon, .outcome-icon, .process-badge{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:30% !important;
  box-shadow:
    inset -7px -9px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.28),
    inset 6px 7px 10px rgba(255,255,255,.4),
    0 14px 24px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.42);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.process-badge{ border-radius:38% !important; }

/* sphere-like shading: bright highlight corner fading into the base color, then a deeper shadow corner — this is what reads as "clay render" instead of a flat fill */
.pillar-icon{ background-image:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 26% 20%, #a9c9ff 0%, var(--blue) 40%, #0c3583 100%); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(2) .pillar-icon{ background-image:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 26% 20%, #ffd0a8 0%, var(--red) 42%, #8a2a00 100%); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(3) .pillar-icon{ background-image:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 26% 20%, #e2a6a0 0%, var(--maroon) 42%, #480d0c 100%); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(4) .pillar-icon{ background-image:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 26% 20%, #9d9de0 0%, var(--navy) 45%, #08081f 100%); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(5) .pillar-icon{ background-image:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 26% 20%, #a9c9ff 0%, var(--blue) 30%, var(--maroon) 75%, #3a0908 100%); }

.outcome-icon{ background-image:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 26% 20%, #a9c9ff 0%, var(--blue) 40%, #0c3583 100%); }
.outcome-card:nth-child(3n+2) .outcome-icon{ background-image:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 26% 20%, #ffd0a8 0%, var(--red) 42%, #8a2a00 100%); }
.outcome-card:nth-child(3n+3) .outcome-icon{ background-image:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 26% 20%, #e2a6a0 0%, var(--maroon) 42%, #480d0c 100%); }

/* glossy specular highlight — a small soft ellipse of light, like a rendered clay surface catching a studio light */
.pillar-icon::before, .outcome-icon::before, .process-badge::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:14%; left:18%; width:46%; height:34%;
  border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.75); filter:blur(4px);
  transform:rotate(-18deg); pointer-events:none;
}

/* soft ambient shadow pooling in the opposite corner, for grounded depth */
.pillar-icon::after, .outcome-icon::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:inherit; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(50% 45% at 80% 85%, rgba(0,0,0,.35), transparent 70%);
}
/* process-badge already uses ::after for its pulsing ring elsewhere in this
   file; keep that intact by layering the ambient shadow into its background
   instead of a second ::after */
.process-badge{
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(50% 45% at 80% 85%, rgba(0,0,0,.3), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 26% 20%, #ffd0a8 0%, var(--red) 35%, var(--maroon) 75%, #3a0908 100%);
}
.process-badge::before{ z-index:1; }

/* embossed glyph: raised white icon with a soft dark shadow beneath it,
   like a shape pressed into (or popping out of) the clay surface */
.pillar-icon svg, .outcome-icon svg{
  stroke-width:2.1;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 1.5px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.35)) drop-shadow(0 -1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.25));
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.process-badge span, .process-badge{ position:relative; }

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon,
.outcome-card:hover .outcome-icon,
.process-card:hover .process-badge{
  transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:
    inset -7px -9px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.28),
    inset 6px 7px 10px rgba(255,255,255,.4),
    0 20px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .pillar-icon, .outcome-icon, .process-badge{ transition:none !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Service pillar cards on /services — extra meta blocks
   (Best suited for / Business outcome) between the capability
   list and the CTA link
   ========================================================= */
.pillar-meta{ margin-bottom:14px; }
.pillar-meta-label{
  display:block; font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--blue); margin-bottom:4px;
}
.pillar-meta p{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5; }

/* =========================================================
   Service pillar cards (Services Overview page) — image-led,
   trimmed to a short bullet list and a single button. Separate
   from the homepage's .pillar-card so that component is untouched.
   ========================================================= */
.service-pillar-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:24px; }
.service-pillar-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.service-pillar-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }
.service-pillar-image{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/3; background:var(--surface); }
.service-pillar-image img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.service-pillar-image.img-missing img{ display:none; }
.service-pillar-image.img-missing::after{
  content:"SYNAPLAB"; position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.14em; color:rgba(19,19,63,.22);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--surface), #eceef7);
}
.service-pillar-body{ padding:26px 24px 28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1 1 auto; }
.service-pillar-body h3{ font-size:1.14rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.28; }
.service-pillar-body ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; margin-bottom:22px; flex:1 1 auto; }
.service-pillar-body ul li{
  font-size:.87rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.45; padding-left:16px; position:relative;
}
.service-pillar-body ul li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.55em; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--red);
}
.service-pillar-body .btn{ align-self:flex-start; }

@media (max-width:1080px){ .service-pillar-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .service-pillar-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Capability strip (individual service pages) — compact
   icon + label cards with no body copy, for a short list of
   named capability areas
   ========================================================= */
.capability-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); gap:20px; }
.capability-grid--cols-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); }
.capability-grid--cols-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .capability-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .capability-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.capability-card{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; text-align:center;
  gap:16px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:32px 20px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.capability-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }
.capability-card h3{ font-size:1rem; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.35; }

/* centered single-column final CTA variant, for pages with no
   "what to expect" list — just a heading, copy, and buttons */
.final-cta--centered .final-cta-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
.final-cta--centered .final-cta-grid > div{ max-width:700px; margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; }
.final-cta--centered .final-cta-grid > div:first-child > p{ margin-inline:auto; }
.final-cta--centered .final-cta-actions{ justify-content:center; }
.final-cta--centered .final-cta-note{ margin-inline:auto; }

/* =========================================================
   Audience cards with optional "Typical needs" sub-list
   (used where a service page's "Who It's For" section has
   richer content than a single paragraph)
   ========================================================= */
.audience-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap:20px; align-items:start; }
.audience-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:28px 26px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.audience-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }
.audience-card h3{ font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--navy); margin:14px 0 10px; line-height:1.3; }
.audience-card p.audience-desc{ font-size:.89rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:16px; }
.audience-needs-label{
  display:block; font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--blue); margin-bottom:8px;
}
.audience-card ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:7px; }
.audience-card ul li{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5; padding-left:15px; position:relative; }
.audience-card ul li::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.55em; width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--red); }

/* =========================================================
   Contact page — help-category cards (icon + title + bullets)
   ========================================================= */
.help-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:20px; }
.help-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:28px 26px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.help-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }
.help-card h3{ font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--navy); margin:14px 0 14px; line-height:1.3; }
.help-card ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.help-card ul li{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5; padding-left:15px; position:relative; }
.help-card ul li::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.55em; width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--red); }

@media (max-width:1000px){ .help-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:620px){ .help-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Contact page — direct contact detail cards
   ========================================================= */
.contact-info-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:20px; }
.contact-info-card{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; text-align:center; gap:14px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:32px 24px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.contact-info-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }
.contact-info-card h3{ font-size:.95rem; color:var(--navy); }
.contact-info-card a, .contact-info-card p{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5; }
.contact-info-card a{ font-weight:700; color:var(--maroon); }
.contact-info-card a:hover{ color:var(--red); }

@media (max-width:820px){ .contact-info-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Contact page — the actual contact form
   ========================================================= */
.contact-form-panel{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:44px 40px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); max-width:920px; margin-inline:auto;
}
.contact-form-intro{ margin-bottom:32px; }
.contact-form-intro p{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.65; margin-top:10px; }
.form-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:22px 24px; }
.form-group{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:7px; }
.form-group--full{ grid-column:1 / -1; }
.form-group label{ font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); }
.form-group .hint{ font-size:.76rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:400; }
.form-group input[type="text"],
.form-group input[type="email"],
.form-group input[type="tel"],
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea{
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink);
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; padding:12px 14px;
  background:var(--surface); transition:border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--blue); background:#fff; }
.form-group textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:100px; font-family:var(--font-body); }
.form-consent{
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; font-size:.82rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5;
}
.form-consent input{ margin-top:3px; flex:none; }
.form-actions{ margin-top:8px; }
.form-note{
  margin-top:22px; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6;
  border-left:3px solid var(--line); padding-left:14px;
}
.form-status{
  margin-bottom:24px; padding:14px 18px; border-radius:10px; font-size:.88rem; font-weight:600;
}
.form-status--success{ background:#eafaf0; color:#1b7a43; border:1px solid #b9e8c9; }
.form-status--error{ background:#fdecec; color:var(--red); border:1px solid #f7c6c2; }

@media (max-width:700px){
  .contact-form-panel{ padding:32px 24px; }
  .form-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Case study cards
   ========================================================= */
.case-study-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:24px; }
.case-study-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.case-study-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }
.case-study-image{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/10; background:var(--surface); }
.case-study-image img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.case-study-image.img-missing img{ display:none; }
.case-study-image.img-missing::after{
  content:"SYNAPLAB"; position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.14em; color:rgba(19,19,63,.22);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--surface), #eceef7);
}
.case-study-tag{
  position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; background:rgba(19,19,63,.85); color:#fff;
  font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:6px 12px; border-radius:999px;
}
.case-study-body{ padding:26px 24px 28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; }
.case-study-client{ font-size:.76rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--red); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em; margin-bottom:10px; }
.case-study-body h3{ font-size:1.08rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.32; }
.case-study-row{ margin-bottom:12px; }
.case-study-row-label{ display:block; font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.05em; color:var(--blue); margin-bottom:3px; }
.case-study-row p{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5; }
.case-study-body .btn{ margin-top:auto; align-self:flex-start; }

@media (max-width:1080px){ .case-study-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .case-study-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Insight / article cards
   ========================================================= */
.insight-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap:28px; }
.insight-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.insight-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }
.insight-image{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/10; background:var(--surface); }
.insight-image img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.insight-image.img-missing img{ display:none; }
.insight-image.img-missing::after{
  content:"SYNAPLAB"; position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.14em; color:rgba(19,19,63,.22);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--surface), #eceef7);
}
.insight-body{ padding:26px 26px 28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; }
.insight-meta{ margin-bottom:14px; }
.insight-category{
  display:inline-block; font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--red); text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.05em; background:var(--surface); padding:5px 12px; border-radius:999px;
}
.insight-body h3{ font-size:1.12rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:12px; line-height:1.35; }
.insight-body p.insight-excerpt{ font-size:.87rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:18px; flex:1; }
.insight-meta-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; margin-bottom:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.insight-meta-row span{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.insight-meta-row svg{ width:14px; height:14px; flex:none; stroke:var(--ink-soft); fill:none; stroke-width:1.8; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.insight-link{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-weight:700; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--maroon);
  align-self:flex-start;
}
.insight-link svg{ width:14px; height:14px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.insight-card:hover .insight-link svg{ transform:translateX(4px); }

@media (max-width:640px){ .insight-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Process story cards — infographic-style step cards with a
   circular icon badge overlapping the top edge, a large step
   number, an underline accent, and a bulleted outcome list.
   Colors cycle through the brand palette per step.
   ========================================================= */
.process-story-grid{
  position:relative;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(6, 1fr); gap:16px;
  margin-top:64px; padding-top:38px;
}
/* 3D connecting rail linking every icon in the sequence */
.process-story-grid::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:6px; left:8.5%; right:8.5%; height:7px; z-index:0;
  border-radius:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue) 20%, var(--red) 40%, var(--red) 60%, var(--maroon) 80%, var(--maroon) 100%);
  box-shadow:0 3px 5px rgba(19,19,63,.3), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,255,.55), inset 0 -1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
/* raised 3D chevron at each junction along the rail, pointing to the next step */
.process-story-connector{
  position:absolute; top:-6px; width:19px; height:19px; z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg, #fff, #d8dae8);
  border-radius:50%; box-shadow:0 3px 6px rgba(19,19,63,.35), inset 0 1px 1px #fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.process-story-connector svg{ width:10px; height:10px; stroke:var(--navy); }
.process-story-card{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:44px 22px 26px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  text-align:center;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.process-story-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); }
.process-story-card::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; height:38%;
  border-radius:0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(23,84,209,.14), transparent);
  pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
}
.process-story-card:nth-child(3n+2)::after{ background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255,103,0,.14), transparent); }
.process-story-card:nth-child(3n+3)::after{ background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(116,21,19,.14), transparent); }

.process-story-icon{
  position:absolute; top:-30px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:#fff;
  border:3px solid var(--blue); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px -8px rgba(19,19,63,.3); z-index:1;
}
.process-story-card:nth-child(3n+2) .process-story-icon{ border-color:var(--red); }
.process-story-card:nth-child(3n+3) .process-story-icon{ border-color:var(--maroon); }
.process-story-icon svg{ width:28px; height:28px; stroke:var(--blue); fill:none; stroke-width:1.6; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.process-story-card:nth-child(3n+2) .process-story-icon svg{ stroke:var(--red); }
.process-story-card:nth-child(3n+3) .process-story-icon svg{ stroke:var(--maroon); }

.process-story-number{
  position:relative; z-index:1; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800;
  font-size:2.1rem; color:var(--blue); margin-top:22px; line-height:1;
}
.process-story-card:nth-child(3n+2) .process-story-number{ color:var(--red); }
.process-story-card:nth-child(3n+3) .process-story-number{ color:var(--maroon); }
.process-story-underline{
  position:relative; z-index:1; width:34px; height:3px; margin:10px auto 16px; border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--blue);
}
.process-story-card:nth-child(3n+2) .process-story-underline{ background:var(--red); }
.process-story-card:nth-child(3n+3) .process-story-underline{ background:var(--maroon); }

.process-story-card h3{ position:relative; z-index:1; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:16px; line-height:1.3; }
.process-story-card ul{ position:relative; z-index:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; text-align:left; }
.process-story-card ul li{ font-size:.83rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.45; padding-left:16px; position:relative; }
.process-story-card ul li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.4em; width:7px; height:7px; background:var(--blue);
  transform:rotate(45deg);
}
.process-story-card:nth-child(3n+2) ul li::before{ background:var(--red); }
.process-story-card:nth-child(3n+3) ul li::before{ background:var(--maroon); }

@media (max-width:1080px){
  .process-story-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px 20px; }
  .process-story-grid::before, .process-story-connector{ display:none; }
}
@media (max-width:640px){ .process-story-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:340px; margin-inline:auto; } }