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/* === CINEMATIC 3D SCROLL OPENING: THE WOLF VFX === */
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body.home-cinematic{background:#020304;color:#f4f5f6}
body.home-cinematic .site-header{background:rgba(2,3,4,.65);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);backdrop-filter:blur(24px)}
body.home-cinematic .site-header.scrolled{background:rgba(2,3,4,.95);border-bottom-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}

/* Brand with original logo mark */
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;min-width:180px}
.brand-logo-img{height:76px;width:auto;object-fit:contain;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,.25));transition:transform .3s var(--ease),filter .3s var(--ease)}
.brand:hover .brand-logo-img{transform:scale(1.06);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(0,240,255,.5))}

/* Cinematic Opening Section */
.cinematic-opening{
  height:300vh;
  position:relative;
  background:#020304;
  isolation:isolate;
  overflow:clip;
}
.cinematic-opening .opening-sticky{
  height:100svh;
  position:sticky;
  top:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, #080c10 0%, #030405 65%, #010203 100%);
}

/* Smoke & Particle Canvas */
#smoke-canvas{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:3;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
}

/* Atmospheric Background Layers */
.opening-backdrop{
  position:absolute;
  inset:-10%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 45%, rgba(0,240,255,.07) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 65%, rgba(14,165,233,.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 0%, transparent 60%);
  transform:scale(1.05);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:1;
}

.opening-grid{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  opacity:.12;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.1) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:60px 60px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
  transform:perspective(700px) rotateX(68deg) scale(2) translateY(28%);
  transform-origin:center bottom;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:2;
}

/* Cinematic 3D Wolf Stage */
.wolf-3d-stage{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:46%;
  width:min(44vw, 540px);
  min-width:280px;
  aspect-ratio:1024 / 682;
  transform:translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
  perspective:1200px;
  z-index:5;
  opacity:var(--scroll-opacity, 1);
  will-change:transform, opacity;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.wolf-stage-inner{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  position:relative;
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
}

/* Wolf Face Structure Layer (Emerges from smoke) */
.wolf-face-layer{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:contain;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateZ(10px);
  transition:opacity 2s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  will-change:transform, opacity;
  z-index:2;
}
.face-revealed .wolf-face-layer{
  opacity:1;
}

/* Wolf Eyes Glowing Layer (Ignites first from darkness) */
.wolf-eyes-layer{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:contain;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateZ(30px);
  transition:opacity 1.2s ease-out;
  will-change:transform, opacity;
  z-index:4;
}
.eyes-ignited .wolf-eyes-layer{
  opacity:1;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(0,240,255,.8));
}

/* Volumetric Eye Light Flares */
.wolf-eyes-glow{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:5;
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 1.2s ease;
  transform:translateZ(35px);
  will-change:transform, opacity;
}
.eyes-ignited .wolf-eyes-glow{
  opacity:1;
}

.eye-beam{
  position:absolute;
  top:33%;
  width:11%;
  aspect-ratio:1;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,1) 0%, rgba(0,240,255,.85) 30%, rgba(14,165,233,.3) 65%, transparent 80%);
  border-radius:50%;
  transform:translate(-50%, -50%);
  filter:blur(3px);
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
  will-change:transform, opacity;
  animation:beamPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.eye-beam.left{ left:38.5%; }
.eye-beam.right{ left:61.5%; }

@keyframes beamPulse{
  0%{ transform:translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9); opacity:.7; }
  50%{ transform:translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2); opacity:1; }
  100%{ transform:translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.95); opacity:.75; }
}



/* Dynamic Specular Gleam Overlay */
.wolf-specular-layer{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle 180px at var(--light-x, 50%) var(--light-y, 40%), rgba(255,255,255,.35) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
  mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  /* Clip the gleam to the wolf artwork so it never lights the empty background */
  -webkit-mask:url('../images/wolf_emblem.png') center / contain no-repeat;
  mask:url('../images/wolf_emblem.png') center / contain no-repeat;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 1.5s ease;
  z-index:6;
}
.face-revealed .wolf-specular-layer{
  opacity:1;
}

/* Original THE WOLF VFX Logo Reveal (Unchanged) */
.wolf-logo-reveal{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  opacity:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:8;
  will-change:opacity;
}
.wolf-logo-reveal img{
  width:min(50vw, 580px);
  max-width:90vw;
  height:auto;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 35px rgba(255,255,255,.35)) drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(0,240,255,.25));
}

/* Cinematic Flash Transition Overlay */
.opening-flash{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #ffffff 0%, rgba(210,245,255,.9) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 80%);
  opacity:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:20;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
  will-change:opacity;
}

/* Opening Typography and Information */
.opening-copy{
  position:relative;
  z-index:10;
  width:100%;
  text-align:center;
  padding:0 24px;
  margin-top:auto;
  margin-bottom:80px;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(30px);
  transition:opacity 1.8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform 1.8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  pointer-events:auto;
}
.stage-ready .opening-copy{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}
/* Scroll-driven fade lives on the inner wrapper so it never fights the intro transition */
.opening-copy-inner{
  will-change:opacity, transform;
}

.opening-kicker{
  font-size:.65rem;
  letter-spacing:.45em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#9eb1c0;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.opening-title{
  font:600 clamp(3.5rem, 11vw, 9.5rem)/.82 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing:-.045em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:0;
  text-shadow:0 12px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
}
.opening-title span{
  display:block;
  color:#cbd5e1;
  font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  font-size:0.55em;
  margin-top:4px;
}
.opening-subtitle{
  font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.28em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#94a3b8;
  margin-top:20px;
}

/* Bottom Bar & Interactive Controls */
.opening-bottom{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:12;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  bottom:24px;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
  color:#8e9aa5;
  font-size:.62rem;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  padding:0 max(28px, calc((100vw - var(--max)) / 2));

  will-change:opacity;
}

.opening-controls{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
}
.ctrl-btn{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color:#e2e8f0;
  padding:7px 14px;
  font-size:.58rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  border-radius:2px;
  cursor:pointer;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  transition:all .3s var(--ease);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.ctrl-btn:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border-color:rgba(0,240,255,.6);
  color:#fff;
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow:0 0 15px rgba(0,240,255,.2);
}
.ctrl-btn.active{
  background:rgba(0,240,255,.15);
  border-color:#00f0ff;
  color:#00f0ff;
  box-shadow:0 0 15px rgba(0,240,255,.3);
}

.opening-scroll{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:color .3s;
}
.opening-scroll:hover{
  color:#fff;
}
.opening-scroll i{
  display:block;
  width:46px;
  height:1px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.opening-scroll i:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:#00f0ff;
  animation:scrollLaser 2s cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1) infinite;
  transform:translateX(-100%);
}
@keyframes scrollLaser{
  to{ transform:translateX(100%); }
}

.opening-vertical{
  position:absolute;
  right:32px;
  top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  writing-mode:vertical-rl;
  font-size:.58rem;
  letter-spacing:.32em;
  color:#73808c;
  z-index:10;

  will-change:opacity;
}
.opening-corner{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:10;
  left:max(28px, calc((100vw - var(--max)) / 2));
  top:calc(var(--header) + 26px);
  font-size:.62rem;
  letter-spacing:.24em;
  color:#8694a0;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;

  will-change:opacity;
}
.opening-corner:before{
  content:"";
  width:6px;
  height:6px;
  background:#00f0ff;
  border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:0 0 10px #00f0ff;
  animation:beaconPulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes beaconPulse{
  0%,100%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
  50%{ opacity:.4; transform:scale(0.8); }
}

/* Original Logo Showcase Card (After Scroll) */
.logo-showcase-band{
  padding:70px 0;
  border-block:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(14,165,233,.08) 0%, rgba(5,7,9,.95) 70%, #020304 100%);
  text-align:center;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.logo-showcase-band:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 50%, transparent);
  animation:sheenSweep 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes sheenSweep{
  0%,20%{ transform:translateX(-100%); }
  60%,100%{ transform:translateX(100%); }
}
.logo-showcase-img{
  max-width:min(440px, 85vw);
  height:auto;
  margin:0 auto 24px;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.8)) drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(0,240,255,.2));
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), filter .4s var(--ease);
}
.logo-showcase-img:hover{
  transform:scale(1.03);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.9)) drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(0,240,255,.45));
}

.home-intro-after{
  padding-top:110px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media(max-width:980px){
  .wolf-3d-stage{ width:min(65vw, 440px); top:42%; }
  .opening-title{ font-size:clamp(3rem, 14vw, 6.5rem); }
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .cinematic-opening{ height:250vh; }
  .wolf-3d-stage{ width:96vw; min-width:0; top:38%; }
  .opening-vertical{ display:none; }
  .opening-corner{ top:calc(var(--header) + 14px); font-size:.62rem; letter-spacing:.18em; }
  .opening-copy{ margin-bottom:128px; }
  .opening-kicker{ font-size:.62rem; letter-spacing:.24em; }
  .opening-subtitle{ font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.16em; }
  /* Bottom bar: controls row on top, scroll cue centred below, nothing wraps */
  .opening-bottom{
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:14px;
    font-size:.62rem;
    letter-spacing:.16em;
    padding-inline:16px;
    bottom:max(18px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  }
  .opening-controls{ gap:10px; }
  .ctrl-btn{ padding:10px 14px; font-size:.62rem; letter-spacing:.14em; white-space:nowrap; min-height:40px; }
  .opening-scroll{ white-space:nowrap; padding:6px 0; }
}

/* =======================================================
   REFERENCE DESIGN: ABOUT US PAGE
   ======================================================= */
.about-hero-ref{
  min-height:min(720px, 85vh);
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2,3,4,.92) 0%, rgba(2,3,4,.6) 40%, rgba(2,3,4,.1) 100%),
             linear-gradient(0deg, #020304 0%, transparent 40%),
             url('../images/founders_mountain_hero.jpg') center 30%/cover no-repeat;
  padding:calc(var(--header) + 70px) 0 80px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.about-hero-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1.3fr;
  gap:clamp(30px, 5vw, 80px);
  align-items:center;
  width:100%;
}
.about-hero-tagline{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:4px;
  border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  padding-left:18px;
  font-size:.68rem;
  letter-spacing:.3em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#94a3b8;
  font-weight:600;
}
.about-hero-tagline span:nth-child(1){ color:#f8fafc; }
.about-hero-tagline span:nth-child(2){ color:#38bdf8; }

.about-hero-content .eyebrow{
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.about-hero-content h1{
  font:600 clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem)/.92 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:0 0 24px;
}
.about-hero-content h1 span{
  display:block;
  color:#cbd5e1;
}
.about-hero-content p{
  font-size:.88rem;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:#94a3b8;
  margin:0 0 16px;
  max-width:540px;
}

/* Founders Section Grid */
.founders-section{
  padding:90px 0;
  background:#020304;
  position:relative;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.founders-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr 1.1fr 1.2fr;
  gap:24px;
  align-items:stretch;
}

.founders-intro{
  padding-right:15px;
}
.founders-intro .eyebrow{
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.founders-intro h2{
  font:600 clamp(2.2rem, 3.2vw, 3rem)/.95 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:0 0 20px;
}
.founders-intro p{
  font-size:.82rem;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:#94a3b8;
  margin:0 0 14px;
}

.founder-card{
  background:#090d10;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  padding:16px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  transition:border-color .3s, transform .3s;
}
.founder-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(0,240,255,.4);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.founder-img-wrap{
  width:100%;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#000;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.founder-img-wrap img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.1);
  transition:transform .7s var(--ease), filter .5s;
}
.founder-card:hover .founder-img-wrap img{
  transform:scale(1.05);
  filter:grayscale(.7) contrast(1.15);
}
.founder-card h3{
  font:600 1.25rem/1 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:0 0 4px;
  color:#f8fafc;
}
.founder-card .founder-role{
  font-size:.56rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#38bdf8;
  margin-bottom:12px;
  display:block;
}
.founder-card p{
  font-size:.76rem;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:#8e9aa5;
  margin:0 0 auto;
}
.founder-signature{
  font-family:'Brush Script MT', 'Segoe Script', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size:1.4rem;
  color:#cbd5e1;
  margin-top:16px;
  padding-top:10px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  letter-spacing:1px;
}

/* Wolf Eye Story Panel */
.story-panel{
  position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2,3,4,.4) 0%, rgba(2,3,4,.85) 100%),
             url('../images/wolf_portrait_side.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  padding:30px 24px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  min-height:360px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.story-panel:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 40%, transparent 20%, #020304 90%);
}
.story-panel-content{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}
.story-panel-title{
  font:600 1.1rem/1 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff;
  margin-bottom:6px;
}
.story-panel-tags{
  font-size:.54rem;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#94a3b8;
  margin-bottom:28px;
}
.play-story-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  background:none;
  border:none;
  color:#fff;
  cursor:pointer;
  padding:0;
}
.play-story-icon{
  width:46px;
  height:46px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  font-size:.9rem;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.play-story-btn:hover .play-story-icon{
  border-color:#00f0ff;
  background:rgba(0,240,255,.2);
  transform:scale(1.08);
  box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(0,240,255,.4);
}
.play-story-label strong{
  display:block;
  font-size:.65rem;
  letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.play-story-label span{
  font-size:.55rem;
  letter-spacing:.15em;
  color:#94a3b8;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* Values / Pillars Banner */
.values-banner{
  padding:50px 0;
  background:#040608;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.values-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr) 1.2fr;
  gap:24px;
  align-items:center;
}
.value-item{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:14px;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  padding-right:16px;
}
.value-icon{
  font-size:1.4rem;
  line-height:1;
}
.value-item h4{
  font:600 .86rem/1 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:0 0 6px;
  color:#f1f5f9;
}
.value-item p{
  font-size:.72rem;
  line-height:1.5;
  color:#8e9aa5;
  margin:0;
}
.values-cta-card{
  padding-left:14px;
}
.values-cta-card span{
  display:block;
  font-size:.56rem;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#94a3b8;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}
.values-cta-card strong{
  display:block;
  font:600 1.1rem/1 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.btn-ref-outline{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  padding:8px 16px;
  font-size:.58rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff;
  transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.btn-ref-outline:hover{
  border-color:#00f0ff;
  background:rgba(0,240,255,.1);
  color:#00f0ff;
  box-shadow:0 0 15px rgba(0,240,255,.25);
}

/* =======================================================
   REFERENCE DESIGN: SERVICES PAGE & GRID
   ======================================================= */
.services-hero-ref{
  min-height:min(720px, 85vh);
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2,3,4,.94) 0%, rgba(2,3,4,.6) 45%, rgba(2,3,4,.15) 100%),
             linear-gradient(0deg, #020304 0%, transparent 40%),
             url('../images/services_hero_wolf_sky.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding:calc(var(--header) + 70px) 0 80px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.services-hero-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr;
  gap:40px;
  align-items:center;
  width:100%;
}
.services-hero-content .eyebrow{
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.services-hero-content h1{
  font:600 clamp(3.2rem, 6.5vw, 5.8rem)/.88 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:0 0 24px;
}
.services-hero-content h1 span{
  display:block;
  color:#cbd5e1;
}
.services-hero-content p{
  font-size:.92rem;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:#94a3b8;
  margin:0 0 28px;
  max-width:540px;
}
.services-hero-track{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:flex-end;
  gap:12px;
  font-size:.62rem;
  letter-spacing:.32em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#64748b;
  font-weight:600;
}
.services-hero-track span:last-child{
  color:#38bdf8;
}

/* 8-Card Services Grid */
.services-ref-section{
  padding:90px 0;
  background:#020304;
}
.services-ref-header{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 2fr 1fr;
  gap:32px;
  align-items:end;
  margin-bottom:48px;
  padding-bottom:28px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.services-ref-header h2{
  font:600 2.4rem/.95 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:8px 0 0;
}
.services-ref-header p{
  font-size:.84rem;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:#94a3b8;
  margin:0;
}
.services-ref-header .ref-subcue{
  text-align:right;
  font-size:.62rem;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#e2e8f0;
  font-weight:600;
}

.services-ref-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap:20px;
}

.service-ref-card{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr;
  background:#070a0d;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
.service-ref-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(0,240,255,.45);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.service-ref-info{
  padding:24px 22px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;
}
.service-ref-no{
  font-size:.56rem;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#94a3b8;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}
.service-ref-info h3{
  font:600 1.4rem/1.05 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff;
  margin:0 0 14px;
}
.service-ref-list{
  list-style:none;
  padding:0;
  margin:0 0 18px;
}
.service-ref-list li{
  font-size:.72rem;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:#8e9aa5;
}
.service-ref-link{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-size:.58rem;
  letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#38bdf8;
  transition:color .2s, transform .2s;
}
.service-ref-card:hover .service-ref-link{
  color:#00f0ff;
  transform:translateX(3px);
}
.service-ref-thumb{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  min-height:220px;
  overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
  background:#000;
}
.service-ref-thumb img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  filter:contrast(1.05);
  transition:transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.service-ref-card:hover .service-ref-thumb img{
  transform:scale(1.06);
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Reference sections */
@media(max-width:1080px){
  .founders-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .values-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap:20px; }
  .value-item{ border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); padding-bottom:14px; }
  .values-cta-card{ grid-column:1/-1; padding-left:0; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); padding-top:14px; }
  .services-ref-header{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:16px; }
  .services-ref-header .ref-subcue{ text-align:left; }
}

@media(max-width:768px){
  .about-hero-grid, .services-hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .services-hero-track{ align-items:flex-start; }
  .founders-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .services-ref-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .service-ref-card{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .service-ref-thumb{ min-height:180px; }
  .values-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .eye-beam, .opening-scroll i:after, .logo-showcase-band:before{ animation:none!important; }
  .wolf-face-layer, .wolf-eyes-layer{ transition:none!important; opacity:1!important; }
  .cinematic-opening{ height:auto; min-height:100svh; }
  .cinematic-opening .opening-sticky{ position:relative; }
}


/* === SERVICES STRIP === */
.services-strip{
  padding:54px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#040506 0%,#08090b 50%,#040506 100%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--softline);
}
.services-strip-inner{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;
  align-items:center;
  gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);
}
.services-strip-intro{
  padding-right:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  min-height:120px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
}
.services-strip-kicker{
  font-size:.58rem;
  letter-spacing:.42em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.services-strip-title{
  margin:0;
  font:300 clamp(1.5rem,2.3vw,2.1rem)/1.12 'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.services-strip-list{
  list-style:none;
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(7,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:clamp(8px,1.4vw,20px);
}
.strip-item{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  text-decoration:none;
  color:inherit;
}
.strip-thumb{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  max-width:120px;
  aspect-ratio:1;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.strip-thumb img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.25) brightness(.82);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 48%,#000 34%,transparent 70%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 48%,#000 34%,transparent 70%);
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease),filter .6s var(--ease);
}
.strip-smoke{
  width:92%;
  height:auto;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease),filter .6s var(--ease);
  filter:brightness(.9);
}
.strip-sphere{
  width:58%;
  aspect-ratio:1;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 34% 28%,#fff 0,#f0f0f0 5%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 16%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 40% 36%,#cfcfcf 0,#7a7a7a 26%,#262626 56%,#050505 74%);
  box-shadow:
    inset -6px -8px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.85),
    inset 4px 3px 10px rgba(255,255,255,.12),
    0 18px 22px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
  position:relative;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease),filter .6s var(--ease);
  filter:brightness(.9);
}
.strip-sphere:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:12%;
  right:12%;
  bottom:-18%;
  height:12%;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(255,255,255,.14),transparent 70%);
}
.strip-label{
  font-size:.56rem;
  letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#c9cfd4;
  text-align:center;
  white-space:nowrap;
  position:relative;
  padding-bottom:6px;
  transition:color .3s var(--ease);
}
.strip-label:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  bottom:0;
  width:0;
  height:1px;
  background:#00f0ff;
  box-shadow:0 0 8px #00f0ff;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  transition:width .4s var(--ease);
}
.strip-item:hover .strip-thumb img,
.strip-item:focus-visible .strip-thumb img,
.strip-item:hover .strip-smoke,
.strip-item:focus-visible .strip-smoke,
.strip-item:hover .strip-sphere,
.strip-item:focus-visible .strip-sphere{
  transform:scale(1.08) translateY(-3px);
  filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.3) brightness(1.08);
}
.strip-item:hover .strip-label,
.strip-item:focus-visible .strip-label{ color:#fff; }
.strip-item:hover .strip-label:after,
.strip-item:focus-visible .strip-label:after{ width:70%; }

@media(max-width:1100px){
  .services-strip-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .services-strip-intro{ border-right:0; padding-right:0; min-height:0; }
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .services-strip{ padding:40px 0; }
  .services-strip-list{
    display:flex;
    overflow-x:auto;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    gap:14px;
    padding-bottom:8px;
    scrollbar-width:none;
  }
  .services-strip-list::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
  .services-strip-list li{ flex:0 0 104px; scroll-snap-align:start; }
}
.strip-thumb--bright img{
  filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.9) brightness(.5);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 52%,#000 22%,transparent 52%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 52%,#000 22%,transparent 52%);
}
.strip-item:hover .strip-thumb--bright img{ filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.9) brightness(.62); }

/* Mobile legibility & tap targets */
@media(max-width:720px){
  .strip-label, .service-ref-no{ font-size:.64rem; }
  .service-ref-link{ font-size:.66rem; padding-block:12px; margin-block:-6px; }
}
@media(max-width:720px){ .brand-logo-img{ height:62px; } }