:root{
    /* --- colour --- */
    --color-purple:        #7A2A8E; /* brand / logo purple */
    --color-purple-dark:   #551D63; /* footer + hover depth */
    --color-olive:         #75825A; /* accent — nudged slightly off #707D56 for a touch more contrast on cream */
    --color-olive-dark:    #5C6647;
    --color-bg:            #FCFCFA; /* primary off-white */
    --color-ink:           #241726; /* near-black with a purple undertone, instead of flat black */
    --color-ink-soft:      #5B4E5C;
    --color-line:          rgba(36,23,38,0.12);
    --color-cream-card:    #F5F3EE;
    --shadow-soft:          0 20px 50px rgba(36,23,38,0.16);

    --fruit-cherry:     #A6293C;
    --fruit-kiwi:       #8AA33C;
    --fruit-peach:      #E2924B;
    --fruit-nectarine:  #D9714B;
    --fruit-apricot:    #DDA13B;

    /* --- type --- */
    --font-display:  sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;


    /* --- layout --- */
    --nav-height: 84px;
    --nav-height-stuck: 72px;
    --max-width: 1240px;
    --radius-soft: 18px; /* the "slightly rounded, not obnoxious" corner used on the tinted panel + product cards */
    
  }

  *{ box-sizing: border-box; }
  html{ scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body{
    margin:0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    color: var(--color-ink);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.55;
    position: relative;
    
  }

  /* subtle background grain*/
  body::before{
    content:"";
    position: fixed;
    inset:0;
    z-index: 500;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.05;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
  }

  img{ max-width: 100%; display:block; }
  a{ color: inherit; text-decoration:none; }
  ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
  .visually-hidden{
    position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden;
    clip:rect(0,0,0,0); white-space:nowrap; border:0; padding:0; margin:-1px;
  }

  h1,h2,h3{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-ink);
    
  }

  .eyebrow{
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-olive-dark);
  }

  .btn{
    display:inline-block;
    padding: 0.9em 1.9em;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 1px solid currentColor;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  }
  .btn--solid{
    background: var(--color-olive);
    border-color: var(--color-olive);
    color: #fff;
  }
  .btn--solid:hover{ background: var(--color-olive-dark); border-color: var(--color-olive-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .btn--ghost{
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
  }
  .btn--ghost:hover{ background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }

  .lang-switch{
  position: fixed;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  z-index: 200;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-purple);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(36,23,38,0.18);
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.lang-switch:hover{
  background: var(--color-purple);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .lang-switch{ top: 12px; left: 12px; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 0.72rem; }
}

.cookie-banner{
  position: fixed;
  left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px;
  z-index: 300;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--color-purple-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(36,23,38,0.3);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.cookie-banner[hidden]{ display: none; }
.cookie-banner p{ margin: 0; flex: 1 1 240px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); }
.cookie-banner a{ color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }
.cookie-banner-actions{ display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cookie-btn{
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.cookie-btn--solid{ background: var(--color-olive); color: #fff; }
.cookie-btn--ghost{ background: transparent; color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

  /* ===========================================================
     2. HEADER / NAV
  =========================================================== */
  .site-header{
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left:0; right:0;
    z-index: 100;
    height: var(--nav-height);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    background: transparent;
    transition: background .35s ease, height .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
  }
  .site-header.is-stuck{
    height: var(--nav-height-stuck);
    background: rgba(252,252,250,0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--color-line);
  }

  .nav-bar{
    width:100%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto;
    align-items:center;
    gap: 24px;
    min-height: 40px;
  }

  .nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 28px; }
  .nav-links--left{ justify-content:flex-start; }
  .nav-links--right{ justify-content:flex-end; }

  .nav-links a{
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    
    color: #fff;
    transition: color .25s ease;
    padding: 6px 0;
  }
  .is-stuck .nav-links a{ color: var(--color-ink); }
  .nav-links a:hover{ color: var(--color-olive); }
  .is-stuck .nav-links a:hover{ color: var(--color-purple); }

  .has-dropdown{ position: relative; }
  .has-dropdown > a::after{
    content:"";
    display:inline-block;
    width: 0; height: 0;
    margin-left: 6px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
    border-right: 4px solid transparent;
    border-top: 5px solid currentColor;
  }
  .dropdown{
    position:absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    min-width: 180px;
    opacity:0;
    pointer-events:none;
    transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(36,23,38,0.12);
  }
  .has-dropdown:hover .dropdown,
  .has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown{
    opacity:1;
    pointer-events:auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(2px);
  }
  .dropdown a{
    color: var(--color-ink) !important;
    display:block;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .dropdown a:hover{ background: var(--color-cream-card); }

  .nav-logo-slot{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .nav-logo{
    height: 44px;
    max-height: 100%;
    width:auto;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px) scale(0.85);
    transition: opacity .1s linear;
  }

  .nav-contact{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-left: 18px;
    margin-left: 4px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  }
  .is-stuck .nav-contact{ border-left-color: var(--color-line); }
  .nav-contact a{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    width: 30px; height: 30px;
    color: #fff;
    transition: color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .is-stuck .nav-contact a{ color: var(--color-ink); }
  .nav-contact a:hover{ color: #fff; background: var(--color-olive); }
  .is-stuck .nav-contact a:hover{ color: #fff; background: var(--color-purple); }
  .nav-contact svg{ width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 2; }

  .nav-toggle{
    display:none;
    background:none;
    border:none;
    width: 28px; height:20px;
    position:relative;
    cursor:pointer;
  }
  .nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle::before, .nav-toggle::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
    background:#fff;
    transition: background .3s ease;
  }
  .is-stuck .nav-toggle span, .is-stuck .nav-toggle::before, .is-stuck .nav-toggle::after{ background: var(--color-ink); }
  .nav-toggle::before{ top:0; }
  .nav-toggle span{ top:9px; }
  .nav-toggle::after{ bottom:0; }

  /* ===========================================================
     3. HERO
  =========================================================== */
  .hero{
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    overflow:hidden;
    color:#fff;
    text-align:center;
  }

  .hero-viewport{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-track{
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 1s ease;
}
.hero-slide{
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

  .hero-carousel {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  z-index: 0; 
}

.hero-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
}

.hero-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
  .hero-overlay{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    z-index:1;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(36,23,38,0.55) 0%, rgba(36,23,38,0.35) 45%, rgba(85,29,99,0.65) 100%);
  }
  .hero-content{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 0 24px;
    max-width: 900px;
  }
  .hero-logo{
    height: 120px;
    width:auto;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
  }
  .hero-eyebrow{
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  }
  .hero-title{
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 9vw, 7.5rem);
    color:#fff;
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: none;
  }
  .hero-tagline{
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    max-width: 560px;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .hero-cta{ margin-top: 10px; color:#fff; }

  .scroll-cue{
    position:absolute;
    bottom: 28px; left:50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index:2;
    width: 22px; height: 36px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .scroll-cue::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    top:6px; left:50%;
    width:4px; height:8px;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: cue 1.8s ease infinite;
  }
  @keyframes cue{
    0%{ opacity:1; top:6px; }
    70%{ opacity:0; top:18px; }
    100%{ opacity:0; top:6px; }
  }

  /* ===========================================================
     4. WHY US
  =========================================================== */
  .why-us{
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 88px 32px 40px;
  }
  .why-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    
  }
  .why-item{ text-align:center; }
  .why-icon{
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-cream-card);
    color: var(--color-purple);
    text-transform: none;
  }
  .why-icon svg{ width: 26px; height: 26px; stroke: currentColor; fill:none; stroke-width: 1.6; }
  .why-item h3{ font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .why-item p{ font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--color-ink-soft); max-width: 240px; margin: 0 auto; }

  /* ===========================================================
     5. PAGE SECTIONS
  =========================================================== */
  section.page-section{
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 110px 32px;
  }
  .section-head{
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .section-head h2{ font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); margin-top: 10px;  }
  .section-head p{ color: var(--color-ink-soft); margin-top: 16px; }

  .card-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .card{
    background: var(--color-cream-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 32px;
  }
  .card h3{ font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--color-purple); }
  .card p{ color: var(--color-ink-soft); margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.95rem; }

  /* --- product cards: photo background, description tucked below the fold
         until hover/focus lifts it into view --- */
  .product-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .product-card{
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(36,23,38,0.14);
    transition: box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
    
  }
  .product-card:hover,
  .product-card:focus-within{
    box-shadow: 0 24px 46px rgba(36,23,38,0.24);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
  .product-card-info{
    position: absolute;
    left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
    padding: 20px 22px 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(36,23,38,0.2) 30%, rgba(36,23,38,0.94) 100%);
    color:#fff;
    transform: translateY(calc(100% - 60px)); /* leaves just the title*/
    transition: transform .4s ease;
  }
  .product-card:hover .product-card-info,
  .product-card:focus-within .product-card-info{
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .product-card-info h3{
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color:#fff;
  }
  .product-card-info p{
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .3s ease .05s;
  }
  .product-card:hover .product-card-info p,
  .product-card:focus-within .product-card-info p{
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .product-card:focus-within{ outline: 2px solid var(--color-olive); outline-offset: 3px; }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .product-card-info{ transition: none; }
    .product-card-info p{ transition: none; }
  }

  /* --- sourcing map --- */
  .map-wrap{
    position: relative;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    min-height: 200px;
  }
  .map-svg{
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
  }
  .map-svg .country{
    fill: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    stroke-width: 0.6;
  }
  .map-loading{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .map-dot{
    fill: var(--color-cream-card);
    stroke: #fff;
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: fill .2s ease, r .2s ease;
  }
  .map-dot-hit{
    fill: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .map-dot-pulse{
    fill: none;
    stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform-box: fill-box;
    transform-origin: center;
    animation: dotPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
  }
  .map-dot:hover, .map-dot.is-active{ fill: #fff; }
  .map-dot.is-active{ fill: var(--color-olive); }
  @keyframes dotPulse{
    0%{ transform: scale(0.7); opacity: 0.8; }
    100%{ transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
  }
  .map-popup{
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 20;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-ink);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 14px 18px 16px;
    min-width: 170px;
    max-width: 220px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(36,23,38,0.28);
  }
  .map-popup[hidden]{ display: none; }
  .map-popup::after{
    content:"";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-left: 8px solid transparent;
    border-right: 8px solid transparent;
    border-top: 8px solid #fff;
  }
  .map-popup h4{
    margin: 0 18px 6px 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-purple);
  }
  .map-popup p{
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-ink-soft);
  }
  .map-popup-close{
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px; right: 8px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-ink-soft);
    padding: 4px;
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .map-dot-pulse{ animation: none; }
  }

.values-wheel-wrap{
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 88px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(480px, 720px) 440px;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.values-wheel-svg{
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: visible;
}

.wheel-wedge{
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.62;
  transition: opacity .2s ease;
}
.wheel-wedge:hover,
.wheel-wedge:focus-visible,
.wheel-wedge.is-active{
  opacity: 1;
  outline: none;
}

.wheel-hub-circle{ fill: var(--color-purple); }
.wheel-hub-text{
  fill: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.wheel-label{
  fill: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.wheel-detail{
  background: var(--color-cream-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-soft);
  padding: 44px 48px;
  min-height: 280px;
}
.wheel-detail .eyebrow{ color: var(--color-olive-dark); margin: 0; }
.wheel-detail h3{ font-size: 1.75rem; margin: 10px 0 16px; color: var(--color-purple); }
.wheel-detail ul{
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.wheel-detail li{
  color: var(--color-ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding-left: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.wheel-detail li::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0.55em;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-olive);
}

@media (max-width: 1000px){
  .values-wheel-wrap{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; justify-items: center; }
  .wheel-detail{ width: 100%; max-width: 500px; }
}

  .story-split{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items:center;
  }
  .story-split img{ border-radius: 6px; }
  .story-block + .story-block{ margin-top: 64px; }
  .story-block h3{ color: var(--color-olive-dark); font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .story-block p{ color: var(--color-ink-soft); }

  .section--tint{
    background: var(--color-purple);
    color:#fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-soft);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    margin-top: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .section--tint .section-head p{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
  .section--tint h2{ color:#fff; }

  /* ===========================================================
     5b. GET IN TOUCH — quick-enquiry card
  =========================================================== */
  .contact-cta{
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    padding: 0 32px;
  }
  .contact-card{
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple) 0%, var(--color-purple-dark) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-soft);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    padding: 64px 48px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
    color: #fff;
  }
  .contact-card-copy .eyebrow{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
  .contact-card-copy h2{ color:#fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); margin-top: 10px; }
  .contact-card-copy p{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); margin-top: 14px; max-width: 420px; }
  .contact-card-direct{
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .contact-card-direct a{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
  }
  .contact-card-direct a:hover{ color: var(--color-cream-card); border-color: var(--color-cream-card); }
  .contact-card-direct svg{ width: 15px; height: 15px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 2; }

  .contact-form{
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(36,23,38,0.2);
  }
  .contact-form label{
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-ink-soft);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .contact-form input,
  .contact-form textarea{
    width: 100%;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-ink);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    transition: border-color .2s ease;
  }
  .contact-form textarea{ resize: vertical; min-height: 90px; }
  .contact-form input:focus,
  .contact-form textarea:focus{
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-purple);
  }
  .contact-form .btn--solid{
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .contact-form-note{
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-ink-soft);
    margin-top: -4px;
  }
  .contact-form-status{
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-olive-dark);
    display: none;
  }
  .contact-form-status.is-visible{ display: block; }

  @media (max-width: 900px){
    .contact-card{
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      padding: 40px 28px;
    }
  }

  /* ===========================================================
     6. FOOTER
  =========================================================== */
  .site-footer{
    background: var(--color-purple-dark);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    padding: 72px 32px 32px;
  }
  .footer-inner{
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .footer-brand img{ height: 40px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .footer-brand p{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 0.9rem; max-width: 280px; }
  .footer-col h4{
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .footer-col ul li{ margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .footer-col a{ font-size: 0.92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
  .footer-col a:hover{ color: var(--color-olive); }
  .footer-bottom{
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 56px auto 0;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  }

  

  /* ===========================================================
     7. RESPONSIVE
  =========================================================== */
  @media (max-width: 900px){
    .nav-links--left, .nav-links--right{
      position: fixed;
      top: var(--nav-height-stuck);
      left:0; right:0;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items:flex-start;
      background: var(--color-bg);
      padding: 24px 32px;
      gap: 18px;
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      opacity:0;
      pointer-events:none;
      transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(36,23,38,0.12);
    }
    .nav-links--right{ top: calc(var(--nav-height-stuck) + 190px); }
    .site-header.nav-open .nav-links--left,
    .site-header.nav-open .nav-links--right{
      opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .nav-links a, .is-stuck .nav-links a{ color: var(--color-ink); }
    .nav-toggle{ display:block; }
    .nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle::before, .nav-toggle::after{ background: #fff; }
    .is-stuck .nav-toggle span, .is-stuck .nav-toggle::before, .is-stuck .nav-toggle::after{ background: var(--color-ink); }

    .nav-contact{ display:none; }

    .story-split{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .footer-inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 560px){
    .nav-bar{ grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; padding: 0 20px; }
    .footer-inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    html{ scroll-behavior: auto; }
    .nav-logo, .hero-logo, .site-header{ transition: none !important; }
    .scroll-cue::before{ animation: none; }
  }