/* no italics — kill ball-terminal Instrument Serif italic sitewide */
em, i, cite, .serif-italic,
h1 em, h2 em, h3 em, h4 em,
.s-title em, .ph-h1 em, .srv-h2 em, .ah-h1 em,
.fn-hero h1 em, .ed-hero h1 em, .hero h1 em {
  font-style: normal !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Enlyst HR — doctrine craft layer (Practice 01)
   Namespace: dc-* · Bunny fonts only · HR blue #2D5BE3
   Motion: dc-flow · dc-pulse · dc-ring · dc-rise · dc-drift — hard-stopped
   Ref: reference/MASTERPIECE-SPEC.md · MOTION_AND_ATMOSPHERE.md
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  --dc-accent:   #2D5BE3;
  --dc-sky:      #93B4FF;
  --dc-sky-dim:  rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.55);
  --dc-line:     rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.16);
  --dc-plane:    #070C1A;
  --dc-ease:     var(--ease-emphasize, cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1));
  --craft-ease:  var(--ease-emphasize, cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1));
  --craft-shadow-soft: 0 12px 32px rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.12);
  /* Instrument Serif italic has a ball-terminal y — use Inter for inline emphasis only */
  --emphasis-font: var(--sans, 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif);
}

/* ── Nav logo wordmark: Inter only — Instrument Serif ball-terminal y is logo headache ─── */
.brand-wordmark,
.nav-logo-name {
  font-family: var(--sans, 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0;
  paint-order: normal;
}

/* Footer logo — same as nav (Inter; no Instrument Serif ball-terminal y) */
.footer-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--sans, 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0;
  paint-order: normal;
}

/* ── Italic emphasis: Inter italic 400, never Instrument Serif italic ─ */
em,
i,
.serif-italic {
  font-family: var(--emphasis-font) !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

/* Block-level serif+italic titles (articles, about, decorative ghosts) */
.ahf-title,
.featured-body h2,
.article-card h3,
.blog-ph-title,
.ofc-title,
.belief-sub,
.values-intro-note p,
.hs-quote blockquote,
.pm-left blockquote,
.vf-principle,
.srv-panel-ghost,
.fv-ghost,
.b-cell .ghost-num,
.vm-ghost,
.value-featured-ghost,
.hh-word {
  font-family: var(--emphasis-font) !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

/* ── Shared motion primitives ──────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes dc-drift {
  from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(4rem, -3rem, 0) scale(1.12); }
}
@keyframes dc-flow { to { background-position: 0 21px; } }
@keyframes dc-march { to { stroke-dashoffset: -28; } }
@keyframes dc-pulse-k {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.12); }
}
@keyframes dc-ring-k {
  0%   { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.62); }
  100% { opacity: 0;   transform: scale(1.5); }
}
@keyframes dc-lift-k {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.45; }
  50%      { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes dc-cue {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.25; }
  50%      { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes hero-orb-drift {
  from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(3rem, -2rem, 0); }
}
@keyframes orb-float {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translate(3%, 7%) scale(1.06); }
  100% { transform: translate(-3%, -4%) scale(0.97); }
}
@keyframes ticker {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@keyframes hero-enter {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(var(--rise-lg, 28px)); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
@keyframes claim-em-settle {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(calc(var(--rise-sm, 14px) * 1.2)); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; letter-spacing: inherit; }
}
@keyframes spine-node-bloom {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(147, 180, 255, 0); transform: scale(0.85); }
  60%  { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.75); transform: scale(1.08); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.65); transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ── Nav / CTA polish ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav.scrolled {
  backdrop-filter: saturate(1.2) blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(1.2) blur(18px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.08), 0 12px 40px rgba(13, 26, 64, 0.06);
}
.btn-primary,
.nav-cta-btn {
  transition:
    transform var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--craft-ease),
    box-shadow var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--craft-ease),
    background var(--motion-fast, 150ms) var(--ease-out, ease);
}
.btn-primary:hover,
.nav-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.35);
}

/* ── Hero atmosphere (ecosystem-grade, one moment per page) ─────────── */
.hero-atmosphere {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.55;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
}
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  animation: hero-orb-drift var(--orb-drift-a, 28s) var(--dc-ease) infinite alternate;
}
.hero-orb-a {
  width: min(480px, 72vw);
  height: min(480px, 72vw);
  top: -12%;
  right: -8%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.45), transparent 68%);
}
.hero-orb-b {
  width: min(360px, 55vw);
  height: min(360px, 55vw);
  bottom: 8%;
  left: -10%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.28), transparent 70%);
  animation-duration: var(--orb-drift-b, 34s);
  animation-delay: calc(var(--stagger-4, 0.4s) * -20);
}
.hero .wrap,
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.page-hero,
.articles-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero .wrap,
.articles-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Hero reversal type — Instrument Serif command */
.hero-claim {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 6.8vw, 5.5rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--ink, #0D1A3A);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  max-width: 14ch;
}
.hero-claim .hero-quiet {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(13, 26, 58, 0.42);
}
.hero-claim em {
  display: block;
  font-style:normal;
  color: var(--blue, var(--dc-accent));
  animation: claim-em-settle var(--claim-settle-duration, 1.1s) var(--dc-ease) forwards;
  animation-delay: var(--stagger-3, 0.3s);
  opacity: 0;
}
.hero-enter {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hero-enter var(--hero-enter-duration, 0.9s) var(--dc-ease) forwards;
}
.hero-enter-1 { animation-delay: var(--stagger-1, 0.1s); }
.hero-enter-2 { animation-delay: var(--stagger-2, 0.2s); }
.hero-enter-3 { animation-delay: var(--stagger-3, 0.3s); }
.hero-enter-4 { animation-delay: var(--stagger-4, 0.4s); }
.hero-enter-5 { animation-delay: var(--stagger-5, 0.55s); }
.hero-lede {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.1875rem);
  color: var(--ink2, #3A4D7A);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 32rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.hero-portrait-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.hero-portrait-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 6%;
  width: 120%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.38), transparent 62%);
  filter: blur(48px);
}
.hero-portrait-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: top center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 28px 56px rgba(13, 26, 58, 0.32));
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .hero-claim { letter-spacing: -0.038em; }
}

/* ── dc-band — section shell with local weather ─────────────────────── */
.dc-band {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
}
.dc-band .dc-atmos {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dc-band > .wrap,
.dc-band > .dc-wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ── dc-plane — carved analytical register ─────────────────────────── */
.dc-plane {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dc-plane);
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 8.5rem) 0;
  margin-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.14);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.14);
}
.dc-plane::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 44px 44px;
}
.dc-plane > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.dc-atmos {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dc-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(110px);
  opacity: 0.45;
  animation: dc-drift var(--orb-drift-a, 28s) var(--dc-ease) infinite alternate;
}
.dc-orb-a {
  width: 34rem;
  height: 34rem;
  top: -10rem;
  left: -10rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.62), transparent 68%);
}
.dc-orb-b {
  width: 26rem;
  height: 26rem;
  bottom: -8rem;
  right: -8rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.3), transparent 70%);
  animation-duration: var(--orb-drift-c, 38s);
  animation-delay: calc(var(--stagger-5, 0.55s) * -18);
}

.dc-wrap {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
}

/* ── Kicker (eyebrow-rule) ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.dc-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-sky-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.dc-band:not(.dc-plane) .dc-kicker { color: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.72); }
.page-hero .dc-kicker,
.articles-hero .dc-kicker { color: var(--dc-accent); }
.page-hero .dc-kicker::before,
.articles-hero .dc-kicker::before { background: var(--dc-accent); }
.dc-kicker::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  flex: none;
  background: var(--dc-accent);
}

/* ── Reversal claim ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.dc-claim {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6.4vw, 5.25rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 17ch;
  margin: 0;
}
.dc-claim .dc-quiet {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.34);
}
.dc-claim em {
  display: block;
  font-style:normal;
  color: var(--dc-sky);
}

.dc-svc-claim {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  max-width: 16ch;
}
.dc-svc-claim .dc-quiet {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  font-size: 0.72em;
}
.dc-svc-claim em {
  display: block;
  font-style:normal;
  color: var(--dc-sky);
}

/* ── Argument band (dc-argument · dc-case) ─────────────────────────── */
.dc-argument,
.dc-case {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-line);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .dc-argument,
  .dc-case { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
}
.dc-argument-h,
.dc-case-h {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.16;
  letter-spacing: -0.024em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  margin: 0;
}
.dc-argument-h em,
.dc-case-h em { font-style:normal; color: var(--dc-sky); }
.dc-argument-p p,
.dc-case-p p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.56);
  margin: 0;
}
.dc-argument-p p + p,
.dc-case-p p + p { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.dc-argument-p strong,
.dc-case-p strong { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); font-weight: 500; }

/* ── Spine + chapters (text · evidence) ──────────────────────────── */
.dc-spine,
.dc-rig {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  padding-left: clamp(1.75rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
}
.dc-spine::before,
.dc-rig::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 5px;
  top: 1.5rem;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  width: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.5) 0 6px,
    transparent 6px 15px
  );
  animation: dc-flow var(--spine-flow-duration, 2.6s) linear infinite;
}
.dc-spine::after {
  content: "THINK · ACT · PROTECT";
  position: absolute;
  left: -6px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: rotate(-90deg) translateX(50%);
  transform-origin: left center;
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.38);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.dc-rig::after { display: none; }

.dc-chapter,
.dc-instr {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem) 0;
}
.dc-chapter + .dc-chapter,
.dc-instr + .dc-instr { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); }
.dc-chapter::before,
.dc-instr::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: calc(-1 * clamp(1.75rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem) + 1px);
  top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dc-plane, #070C1A);
  border: 2px solid var(--dc-sky);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.65);
}
.dc-band:not(.dc-plane) .dc-chapter::before,
.dc-band:not(.dc-plane) .dc-instr::before {
  background: var(--void, #0A0A0F);
}

.dc-chapter {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .dc-chapter { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); align-items: start; }
}

.dc-chapter-idx,
.dc-instr-num {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-sky);
  margin: 0 0 0.625rem;
}
.dc-chapter-h,
.dc-instr-head h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.9vw, 2.125rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.024em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 0.875rem;
}
.dc-chapter-h em,
.dc-instr-head h3 em { font-style:normal; color: var(--dc-sky); }
.dc-chapter-p,
.dc-instr-lede {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 36rem;
}
.dc-instr-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}
.dc-instr-tag {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3125rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.dc-instr-lede { max-width: 46rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.dc-scope {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.022);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 0.875rem;
  padding: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}
.dc-instr svg,
.dc-chapter svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; overflow: visible; }
.dc-instr figcaption,
.dc-chapter figcaption {
  margin-top: 0.875rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
  max-width: 44rem;
}
.dc-instr figcaption strong,
.dc-chapter figcaption strong { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); font-weight: 500; }

/* SVG typography */
.dc-t {
  font-family: 'DM Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.dc-t.big  { font-size: 14px; fill: #fff; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.dc-t.dim  { font-size: 9.5px; fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.36); }
.dc-t.key  { font-size: 15px; fill: var(--dc-sky); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }

.dc-dash  { stroke-dasharray: 6 8; animation: dc-march var(--march-duration, 1.9s) linear infinite; }
.dc-pulse { animation: dc-pulse-k var(--pulse-duration, 2.6s) ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box; }
.dc-ring  { animation: dc-ring-k var(--ring-duration, 3.2s) ease-out infinite; transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box; }
.dc-lift  { animation: dc-lift-k var(--lift-duration, 3.6s) ease-in-out infinite; }
.dc-instr.on::before,
.dc-chapter.on::before {
  animation: spine-node-bloom var(--motion-slow, 400ms) var(--dc-ease) forwards;
}

/* Evidence panel */
.dc-evidence {
  border: 1px solid rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 0.875rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.625rem;
}
.dc-evidence-l {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-sky-dim);
  padding-bottom: 0.875rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.875rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.14);
}
.dc-evidence ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.dc-evidence li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.dc-evidence li + li { margin-top: 0.75rem; }
.dc-evidence li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.6em;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dc-accent);
}
.dc-evidence strong { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); font-weight: 500; }

/* Verdict + motto */
.dc-verdict {
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--dc-accent);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.14), rgba(45, 91, 227, 0));
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  border-radius: 0 0.75rem 0.75rem 0;
}
.dc-verdict-l {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-sky-dim);
  margin: 0 0 0.875rem;
}
.dc-verdict p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
  max-width: 54rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.dc-verdict em { font-style:normal; color: var(--dc-sky); }

.dc-motto {
  margin-top: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-line);
  text-align: center;
}
.dc-motto blockquote {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 4.2vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 1.16;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 22ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.dc-motto blockquote em { font-style:normal; color: var(--dc-sky); }
.dc-motto cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
}

/* Journal index framing */
.dc-journal-head {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.dc-journal-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.024em;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 20ch;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.dc-journal-head h2 em { font-style:normal; color: var(--dc-sky); }
.dc-journal-meta {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  max-width: 28ch;
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-align: right;
}

/* Reveal + hero cue */
.dc-rise {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(var(--rise-lg, 28px));
  transition:
    opacity var(--reveal-duration-plane, 1.05s) var(--dc-ease),
    transform var(--reveal-duration-plane, 1.05s) var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-rise.on { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.dc-hero-cue {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
}
.page-hero .dc-hero-cue,
.articles-hero .dc-hero-cue { color: rgba(13, 26, 58, 0.45); }
.dc-hero-cue::before {
  content: "";
  width: 2px;
  height: 2.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--dc-accent), transparent);
  animation: dc-cue var(--cue-pulse-duration, 2.8s) var(--dc-ease) infinite;
}

/* Service band reversal strip */
.dc-svc-strip {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Scroll reveal helper (pages using .rv) */
.rv {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(var(--rise-md, 22px));
  transition:
    opacity var(--reveal-duration, 0.85s) var(--craft-ease),
    transform var(--reveal-duration, 0.85s) var(--craft-ease);
}
.rv.on { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Page-level atmosphere — token-backed (index + siblings) */
.glow-orb {
  animation: orb-float var(--orb-float-duration, 22s) ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.ticker-track {
  animation: ticker var(--ticker-duration, 50s) linear infinite;
}
.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* HR-only atmosphere: no purple division chrome */
.glow-orb-hr-2 {
  background: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.14) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .dc-spine,
  .dc-rig { padding-left: 1.25rem; }
  .dc-chapter::before,
  .dc-instr::before { left: -1.25rem; top: 2rem; width: 9px; height: 9px; }
  .dc-spine::after { display: none; }
  .dc-t { font-size: 13px; }
  .dc-t.dim { font-size: 11px; }
  .dc-journal-meta { text-align: left; }
}

/* ── Service visuals: hiring signpost journey ─────────────────────── */
@keyframes dc-signpost-rise {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(var(--rise-md, 22px)); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
@keyframes dc-path-march {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: -48; }
}
@keyframes dc-gauge-sweep {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: 126; }
  to   { stroke-dashoffset: 42; }
}
@keyframes dc-needle-settle {
  from { transform: rotate(-72deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(18deg); }
}

.dc-hire-journey {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  min-height: 440px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dc-hire-journey::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--dc-accent);
}
.dc-hire-journey-label {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.dc-hire-path-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
}
.dc-hire-path-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  overflow: visible;
}
.dc-hire-path-line {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.22);
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-dasharray: 8 10;
  animation: dc-path-march var(--march-duration, 1.9s) linear infinite;
}
.dc-hire-signposts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.dc-signpost {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(var(--rise-md, 22px));
}
.dc-hire-journey.on .dc-signpost {
  animation: dc-signpost-rise var(--reveal-duration, 0.85s) var(--dc-ease) forwards;
}
.dc-hire-journey.on .dc-signpost:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: var(--stagger-1, 0.1s); }
.dc-hire-journey.on .dc-signpost:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: var(--stagger-2, 0.2s); }
.dc-hire-journey.on .dc-signpost:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: var(--stagger-3, 0.3s); }
.dc-hire-journey.on .dc-signpost:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: var(--stagger-4, 0.4s); }
.dc-hire-journey.on .dc-signpost:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: var(--stagger-5, 0.55s); }
.dc-hire-journey.on .dc-signpost:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: var(--stagger-6, 0.65s); }
.dc-hire-journey.on .dc-signpost:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: calc(var(--stagger-6, 0.65s) + 0.12s); }
.dc-signpost-pole {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 2rem;
}
.dc-signpost-num {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.dc-signpost-board {
  width: 1.75rem;
  height: 1.125rem;
  border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--dc-accent), rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.55));
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.35);
  position: relative;
}
.dc-signpost-board::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 2px;
  height: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.45);
}
.dc-signpost.active .dc-signpost-board {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #93B4FF, var(--dc-accent));
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.55);
}
.dc-signpost-h {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.dc-signpost-p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  margin: 0;
}
.dc-hire-foot {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.dc-hire-foot-num {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.dc-hire-foot-lbl {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  max-width: 14rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── Service visuals: performance cockpit ─────────────────────────── */
.dc-cockpit {
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(13, 26, 64, 0.65) 0%, rgba(6, 13, 32, 0.85) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.18);
  min-height: 440px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dc-cockpit::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold, #C4A24A);
}
.dc-cockpit-chrome {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.12);
}
.dc-cockpit-title {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.75);
}
.dc-cockpit-badge {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.25);
  color: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.85);
}
.dc-cockpit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex: 1;
}
@media (min-width: 520px) {
  .dc-cockpit-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.dc-gauge-panel {
  padding: 1rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.dc-gauge-panel.wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
}
@media (min-width: 520px) {
  .dc-gauge-panel.wide { grid-column: span 1; }
}
.dc-gauge-svg {
  width: 72px;
  height: 44px;
  overflow: visible;
}
.dc-gauge-arc {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  stroke-width: 6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
}
.dc-gauge-fill {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--gold, #C4A24A);
  stroke-width: 6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 126;
  stroke-dashoffset: 126;
}
.dc-cockpit.on .dc-gauge-fill {
  animation: dc-gauge-sweep 1.4s var(--dc-ease) forwards;
}
.dc-cockpit.on .dc-gauge-panel:nth-child(1) .dc-gauge-fill { animation-delay: var(--stagger-1, 0.1s); }
.dc-cockpit.on .dc-gauge-panel:nth-child(2) .dc-gauge-fill { animation-delay: var(--stagger-2, 0.2s); }
.dc-cockpit.on .dc-gauge-panel:nth-child(3) .dc-gauge-fill { animation-delay: var(--stagger-3, 0.3s); }
.dc-cockpit.on .dc-gauge-panel:nth-child(4) .dc-gauge-fill { animation-delay: var(--stagger-4, 0.4s); }
.dc-cockpit.on .dc-gauge-panel:nth-child(5) .dc-gauge-fill { animation-delay: var(--stagger-5, 0.55s); }
.dc-cockpit.on .dc-gauge-panel:nth-child(6) .dc-gauge-fill { animation-delay: var(--stagger-6, 0.65s); }
.dc-gauge-label {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.dc-gauge-val {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.dc-gauge-sub {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  max-width: 11rem;
}
.dc-cockpit-rail {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.1);
}
.dc-cockpit-chip {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3125rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

/* ── Service visuals: training tier cards ─────────────────────────── */
.dc-tier-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  min-height: 440px;
}
.dc-tier-card {
  flex: 1;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.375rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  transition:
    border-color var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease),
    background var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-tier-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.28);
}
.dc-tier-card.tier-upper {
  border-color: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.22);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.06) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 100%);
}
.dc-tier-card.tier-upper:hover { border-color: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.4); }
.dc-tier-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.dc-tier-kicker {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-sky-dim);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.dc-tier-h {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.dc-tier-h em { font-style:normal; color: var(--dc-sky); }
.dc-tier-topics {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.375rem;
}
.dc-tier-topics li {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.12);
  color: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.18);
}
.dc-tier-card.tier-upper .dc-tier-topics li {
  background: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.1);
  color: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.9);
  border-color: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.2);
}
.dc-tier-doors {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.375rem;
}
.dc-tier-door {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  padding: 0.3125rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: color var(--motion-fast, 150ms), border-color var(--motion-fast, 150ms);
}
.dc-tier-door:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.45);
}

/* ── Home: ecosystem programme doors ─────────────────────────────── */
.dc-programs {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
}
.dc-programs-intro {
  max-width: 36rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.dc-programs-intro h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 0.875rem;
}
.dc-programs-intro h2 em { font-style:normal; color: var(--dc-sky); }
.dc-programs-intro p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin: 0;
}
.dc-programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .dc-programs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.dc-program-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease),
    border-color var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease),
    background var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-program-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--dc-accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--motion-slow, 400ms) var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.28);
}
.dc-program-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.dc-program-card.prog-forge::before { background: var(--gold, #C4A24A); }
.dc-program-card.prog-ai::before { background: #5B8FE8; }
.dc-program-card.prog-entrepreneur::before { background: var(--amber, #C4620A); }
.dc-program-num {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
}
.dc-program-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 2.5vw, 1.625rem);
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.12;
}
.dc-program-card h3 em { font-style:normal; color: var(--dc-sky); }
.dc-program-card p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.dc-program-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  transition: color var(--motion-fast, 150ms);
}
.dc-program-cta:hover { color: #fff; }
.dc-program-cta svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Home: partner & recognition strip ───────────────────────────── */
.dc-partner-band {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.dc-partner-intro {
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}
.dc-partner-intro h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
.dc-partner-intro h2 em { font-style:normal; color: var(--dc-sky); }
.dc-partner-intro p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
  margin: 0;
}
.dc-partner-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.dc-partner-chip {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.625rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  transition:
    border-color var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease),
    background var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease),
    color var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-partner-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.28);
  color: #fff;
}
.dc-partner-chip.tier-a {
  border-color: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.22);
  background: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.08);
}
.dc-partner-chip.tier-a:hover { border-color: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.45); }
.dc-partner-chip .chip-id {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  text-transform: none;
}
.dc-partner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .dc-partner-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.dc-partner-card {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.dc-partner-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 0.375rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.dc-partner-card .pc-role {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-sky-dim);
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
}
.dc-partner-card p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
  margin: 0;
}
.dc-recognition {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.15);
  background: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.04);
}
.dc-recognition-l {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
}
.dc-recognition p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
  margin: 0;
}
.dc-recognition strong { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); font-weight: 500; }

.dc-about-facts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .dc-about-facts { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .dc-about-facts { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}
.dc-fact {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0.875rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}
.dc-fact-val {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.dc-fact-lbl {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── Partner marquee strip ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.dc-partner-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.dc-partner-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: dc-partner-scroll var(--marquee-duration, 38s) linear infinite;
}
.dc-partner-marquee:hover .dc-partner-marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes dc-partner-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.dc-partner-plate {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.125rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: border-color var(--motion-fast, 150ms), background var(--motion-fast, 150ms);
}
.dc-partner-plate:hover {
  background: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
}
.dc-partner-plate.plate-hero {
  background: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.32);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.dc-partner-plate.plate-hero .plate-id {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.65);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  text-transform: none;
}
.dc-recognition-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.dc-recognition-plate {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.625rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.22);
  background: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.07);
  color: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.92);
}

/* ── About · Leadership carousel & office collage ──────────────────── */
.dc-media-band {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.dc-media-intro {
  max-width: 38rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.dc-media-intro h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-top: 0.875rem;
}

.dc-media-intro h2 em {
  font-style:normal;
  color: var(--dc-sky);
}

.dc-media-intro p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.dc-media-note {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

/* Director carousel */
.dc-directors-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.dc-directors-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 -0.25rem;
  padding: 0.25rem;
}

.dc-directors-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.dc-directors-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.dc-director-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 0.67rem);
  min-width: calc(33.333% - 0.67rem);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition:
    border-color var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease),
    transform var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease);
}

.dc-director-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.22);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.dc-media-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dc-media-frame::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(7, 12, 26, 0.85) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.dc-media-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  filter: grayscale(12%);
}

.dc-media-frame img.is-missing,
.dc-media-frame img:not([src]),
.dc-media-frame img[src=""] {
  display: none;
}

.dc-media-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.dc-media-frame img:not(.is-missing):not([src=""]) ~ .dc-media-placeholder {
  display: none;
}

.dc-media-placeholder svg {
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.dc-media-placeholder span {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.dc-director-cap {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.375rem;
}

.dc-director-name {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.dc-director-role {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-sky-dim);
  margin-top: 0.375rem;
}

.dc-carousel-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.dc-carousel-btn {
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    background var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease),
    border-color var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease),
    color var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease);
}

.dc-carousel-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.4);
  color: #fff;
}

.dc-carousel-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dc-carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.dc-carousel-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    background var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease),
    transform var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease);
}

.dc-carousel-dot.active {
  background: var(--dc-accent);
  transform: scale(1.35);
}

/* Office collage */
.dc-office-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.dc-office-cell {
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition:
    border-color var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease),
    transform var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease);
}

.dc-office-cell:hover {
  border-color: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.dc-office-cell .dc-media-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.dc-office-cap {
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .dc-director-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.5rem);
    min-width: calc(50% - 0.5rem);
  }
  .dc-office-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .dc-director-card {
    flex: 0 0 85%;
    min-width: 85%;
  }
  .dc-office-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── About · programme door portals ─────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes dc-portal-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}
@keyframes dc-portal-glow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 0.95; transform: scale(1.12); }
}
@keyframes dc-portal-march {
  to { background-position: 0 28px; }
}
@keyframes dc-portal-shimmer {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-120%) skewX(-12deg); }
  100% { transform: translateX(220%) skewX(-12deg); }
}
@keyframes dc-portal-handle-breathe {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); }
}
@keyframes dc-portal-enter {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px) scale(0.96); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
@keyframes dc-tier-rise {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px) scale(0.97); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
@keyframes dc-wf-packet {
  0%   { offset-distance: 0%; opacity: 0; }
  8%   { opacity: 1; }
  92%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { offset-distance: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes dc-wf-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.35; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0.9; }
}
@keyframes dc-wf-path-march {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: -56; }
}

/* ── Index-native programme spotlights (Forge gold · Route amber) ─── */
.dc-prog-spot {
  --spot-accent: #C4A24A;
  --spot-glow: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.35);
  --spot-deep: rgba(40, 32, 12, 0.55);
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.dc-prog-spot--forge {
  --spot-accent: #C4A24A;
  --spot-glow: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.4);
  --spot-deep: rgba(40, 32, 12, 0.6);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 85% 40%, rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.12), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.04), transparent 40%);
}
.dc-prog-spot--route {
  --spot-accent: #C4620A;
  --spot-glow: rgba(196, 98, 10, 0.4);
  --spot-deep: rgba(40, 20, 6, 0.6);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 15% 50%, rgba(196, 98, 10, 0.14), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(196, 98, 10, 0.05), transparent 42%);
}
.dc-prog-spot-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .dc-prog-spot-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 1fr) minmax(280px, 1.15fr);
  }
  .dc-prog-spot-layout--flip .dc-prog-spot-copy { order: 2; }
  .dc-prog-spot-layout--flip .dc-prog-spot-prove { order: 1; }
}
.dc-prog-spot-kicker {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--spot-accent);
  margin: 0 0 0.875rem;
}
.dc-prog-spot-title {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.dc-prog-spot-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--spot-accent);
}
.dc-prog-spot-lead {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  max-width: 36rem;
}
.dc-prog-beats {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}
.dc-prog-beats li {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  padding-left: 1rem;
  border-left: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--spot-accent) 55%, transparent);
}
.dc-prog-beats strong { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); font-weight: 600; }
.dc-prog-spot-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--spot-accent);
  transition: color 150ms ease, transform 150ms ease;
}
.dc-prog-spot-cta:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.dc-prog-spot-prove {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--spot-deep), rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.85));
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--spot-accent) 35%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 48px var(--spot-glow);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dc-prog-spot-prove::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 40%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--spot-accent) 12%, transparent) 50%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.dc-prog-flow.on::before {
  animation: dc-prog-shimmer 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes dc-prog-shimmer {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 100% 0; }
  50% { background-position: 0% 0; }
}

.dc-prog-flow-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.dc-prog-flow-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  min-width: 4.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 0.625rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition:
    border-color 280ms ease,
    color 280ms ease,
    background 280ms ease,
    box-shadow 280ms ease;
}
.dc-prog-flow-step b {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}
.dc-prog-flow.on .dc-prog-flow-step {
  animation: dc-prog-step-in 0.55s var(--dc-ease, cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1)) forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.12s);
}
.dc-prog-flow-step.is-lit {
  color: #fff;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--spot-accent) 18%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04));
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--spot-accent) 65%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--spot-glow);
}
.dc-prog-flow-step.is-lit b { color: var(--spot-accent); }
.dc-prog-flow-join {
  width: 1.25rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--spot-accent) 20%, transparent), var(--spot-accent));
  opacity: 0.45;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .dc-prog-flow-join { display: none; }
  .dc-prog-flow-track { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

.dc-prog-proof {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.625rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.dc-prog-proof-cell {
  padding: 0.875rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  text-align: center;
}
.dc-prog-proof-cell b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--spot-accent);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.dc-prog-proof-cell span {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
@keyframes dc-prog-step-in {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .dc-prog-flow.on .dc-prog-flow-step {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
  .dc-prog-flow.on::before,
  .dc-prog-spot-prove::before { animation: none !important; }
}

.dc-portals-band {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.dc-portals-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.04) 50%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-portals-intro {
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  max-width: 40rem;
}
.dc-portals-kicker {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.dc-portals-title {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #fff;
}
.dc-portals-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.95);
}
.dc-portals-lead {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.dc-portal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(0.625rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .dc-portal-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .dc-portal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.dc-portal {
  --portal-accent: #2D5BE3;
  --portal-glow: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.45);
  --portal-deep: rgba(13, 26, 64, 0.92);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  min-height: clamp(220px, 32vw, 340px);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  isolation: isolate;
  animation: dc-portal-float 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition:
    transform var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease),
    box-shadow var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-portal:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.dc-portal:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: -1.2s; }
.dc-portal:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: -2.4s; }
.dc-portal:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: -3.6s; }

.dc-portal::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(165deg, var(--portal-accent) 0%, var(--portal-deep) 72%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.dc-portal::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -55deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 10px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 10px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 11px
  );
  animation: dc-portal-march 3.2s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-portal-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 70%;
  height: 55%;
  top: -15%;
  right: -20%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--portal-glow);
  filter: blur(48px);
  z-index: 0;
  animation: dc-portal-glow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-portal-shine {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-portal-shine::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), transparent);
  animation: dc-portal-shimmer 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.dc-portal-frame {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0.625rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 0.625rem;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: border-color var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-portal-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  right: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-portal-handle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 1.25rem;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0.5rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  z-index: 3;
  animation: dc-portal-handle-breathe 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease), background var(--motion-base, 220ms) var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-portal-grid.on .dc-portal {
  animation:
    dc-portal-enter 0.85s var(--dc-ease) backwards,
    dc-portal-float 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.dc-portal-grid.on .dc-portal:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s, 0s; }
.dc-portal-grid.on .dc-portal:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.1s, -1.2s; }
.dc-portal-grid.on .dc-portal:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s, -2.4s; }
.dc-portal-grid.on .dc-portal:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.3s, -3.6s; }
.dc-portal-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 85%;
}
.dc-portal-tag {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.dc-portal-title {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.625rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 0.375rem;
}
.dc-portal-sub {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 18rem;
}
.dc-portal-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transition: color var(--motion-fast, 150ms), transform var(--motion-fast, 150ms);
}
.dc-portal:hover {
  transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 48px var(--portal-glow);
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.dc-portal:hover .dc-portal-frame { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45); }
.dc-portal:hover .dc-portal-handle {
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.dc-portal:hover .dc-portal-arrow {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.dc-portal--foundation {
  --portal-accent: #C4A24A;
  --portal-glow: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.5);
  --portal-deep: rgba(40, 32, 12, 0.94);
}
.dc-portal--ai {
  --portal-accent: #5B8FE8;
  --portal-glow: rgba(91, 143, 232, 0.5);
  --portal-deep: rgba(13, 26, 64, 0.94);
}
.dc-portal--forge {
  --portal-accent: #2D5BE3;
  --portal-glow: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.55);
  --portal-deep: rgba(6, 13, 32, 0.95);
}
.dc-portal--entrepreneur {
  --portal-accent: #C4620A;
  --portal-glow: rgba(196, 98, 10, 0.5);
  --portal-deep: rgba(40, 20, 6, 0.94);
}

/* ── About · values spine strip ───────────────────────────────────── */
.dc-values-band {
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.dc-values-spine {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}
.dc-values-spine::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.5rem;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--dc-accent), rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.4), var(--dc-accent), transparent);
  animation: dc-flow var(--spine-flow-duration, 2.6s) linear infinite;
  background-size: 100% 21px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dc-values-spine {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .dc-values-spine::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .dc-values-spine { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.dc-value-node {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
}
.dc-value-glyph {
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 0.625rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.25);
  animation: dc-pulse-k var(--pulse-duration, 2.6s) ease-in-out infinite;
}
.dc-value-node:nth-child(2) .dc-value-glyph { animation-delay: -0.5s; }
.dc-value-node:nth-child(3) .dc-value-glyph { animation-delay: -1s; }
.dc-value-node:nth-child(4) .dc-value-glyph { animation-delay: -1.5s; }
.dc-value-node:nth-child(5) .dc-value-glyph { animation-delay: -2s; }
.dc-value-glyph svg {
  width: 1.125rem;
  height: 1.125rem;
  stroke: var(--dc-sky);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.75;
}
.dc-value-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.dc-value-line {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
}

.dc-about-hero-slim {
  padding: calc(var(--bar, 2.25rem) + var(--nav, 4.5rem) + 3rem) 0 2rem;
}
.dc-about-hero-slim h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 14ch;
}
.dc-about-hero-slim h1 em {
  font-family: var(--emphasis-font) !important;
  font-style:normal;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.dc-about-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.dc-about-stat-n {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}
.dc-about-stat-l {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.dc-about-lead-compact {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
}
.dc-about-lead-compact a {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dc-sky);
  margin-right: 1rem;
}
.dc-about-lead-compact a:hover { color: #fff; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .dc-portal,
  .dc-portal-glow,
  .dc-portal::after,
  .dc-portal-shine::after,
  .dc-portal-handle,
  .dc-portal-grid.on .dc-portal,
  .dc-value-glyph,
  .dc-values-spine::before {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .dc-portal:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
}

/* ── Framework orbit — four practices around Framework core ───────── */
@keyframes dc-orbit-spin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes dc-orbit-counter {
  from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-360deg); }
}
.dc-orbit-band { margin-top: 3rem; }
.dc-orbit {
  --orbit-size: min(520px, 88vw);
  position: relative;
  width: var(--orbit-size);
  height: var(--orbit-size);
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}
.dc-orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 12%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.35);
  animation: dc-orbit-spin 48s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-orbit-ring::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 14%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.18);
}
.dc-orbit-core {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 7.5rem; height: 7.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(196,162,74,.35), rgba(13,26,64,.95) 70%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 48px rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.25);
  z-index: 3;
}
.dc-orbit-core-k {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(196, 162, 74, 0.85);
}
.dc-orbit-core-t {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.dc-orbit-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 7.25rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(7, 12, 26, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.25s var(--dc-ease), box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.dc-orbit-node:hover {
  border-color: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05) !important;
  z-index: 4;
}
.dc-orbit-node.is-active {
  border-color: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.55);
  background: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.18);
}
.dc-orbit-node:nth-child(3) { transform: translate(-50%, calc(-50% - 38%)); }
.dc-orbit-node:nth-child(4) { transform: translate(calc(-50% + 38%), -50%); }
.dc-orbit-node:nth-child(5) { transform: translate(-50%, calc(-50% + 38%)); }
.dc-orbit-node:nth-child(6) { transform: translate(calc(-50% - 38%), -50%); }
.dc-orbit-n {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.dc-orbit-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0.2rem 0;
}
.dc-orbit-d {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .dc-orbit {
    --orbit-size: auto;
    height: auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .dc-orbit-ring { display: none; }
  .dc-orbit-core {
    position: relative;
    top: auto; left: auto;
    transform: none;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    border-radius: 0.875rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .dc-orbit-node {
    position: relative;
    top: auto; left: auto;
    width: 100%;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .dc-orbit-node:hover { transform: none !important; }
}

/* Values detail cards on about */
.dc-values-detail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.875rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.dc-values-detail article {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 0.875rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}
.dc-values-detail .vd-n {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-sky);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.dc-values-detail h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.dc-values-detail p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-enter,
  .hero-claim em {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    animation: none !important;
    letter-spacing: inherit;
  }
  .dc-instr.on::before,
  .dc-chapter.on::before {
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none;
  }
  .dc-plane::before { opacity: 0.5; }
  .dc-rise,
  .rv { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .dc-signpost {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .dc-hire-path-line { animation: none !important; }
  .dc-gauge-fill {
    stroke-dashoffset: 42;
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .dc-partner-marquee-track { animation: none !important; flex-wrap: wrap; width: 100%; }
  .dc-directors-track { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .dc-director-card,
  .dc-office-cell { transition: none; }
  .dc-director-card:hover,
  .dc-office-cell:hover { transform: none; }
  .dc-orbit-ring { animation: none !important; }
  .dc-tier-stack .dc-tier-card {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .dc-wf-packet,
  .dc-workflow-path-line,
  .dc-wf-pulse,
  .dc-portal-handle { animation: none !important; }
  .dc-wf-packet { opacity: 0.7; left: 50%; top: 50%; }
  .dc-wf-node.is-lit,
  .dc-wf-stage.is-lit { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOME — proving service compositions + partner workflow rig
   Structure → Information → Atmosphere → Hero → Glow
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.dc-home-services {
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 7rem) 0;
}
.dc-svc-proof {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .dc-svc-proof {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 0.9fr) 1.35fr;
  }
  .dc-svc-proof--flip .dc-svc-proof-copy { order: 2; }
  .dc-svc-proof--flip .dc-hire-journey,
  .dc-svc-proof--flip .dc-cockpit,
  .dc-svc-proof--flip .dc-tier-stack { order: 1; }
}
.dc-svc-proof-num {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.75);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
.dc-svc-proof-copy h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.125rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
.dc-svc-proof-copy h3 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--dc-sky, #93B4FF); }
.dc-svc-proof-copy p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  max-width: 28rem;
}
.dc-svc-proof-link {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.dc-svc-proof-link:hover { color: #fff; }

/* Home hiring rail — horizontal signposts; active board glows as it marches */
.dc-hire-journey--home {
  min-height: 0;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
}
.dc-hire-signposts--rail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .dc-hire-signposts--rail {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}
.dc-hire-signposts--rail .dc-signpost {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.35rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  justify-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.dc-hire-signposts--rail .dc-signpost-h {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
}
.dc-hire-signposts--rail .dc-signpost.active {
  background: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.25);
}
.dc-hire-signposts--rail .dc-signpost.active .dc-signpost-h {
  color: #fff;
}

/* Home cockpit — tighter */
.dc-cockpit--home {
  min-height: 0;
}
.dc-cockpit--home .dc-cockpit-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 520px) {
  .dc-cockpit--home .dc-cockpit-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

/* Home tiers — stack rises into place */
.dc-tier-stack--home {
  min-height: 0;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}
.dc-tier-stack--home .dc-tier-card {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px) scale(0.97);
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
}
.dc-tier-stack--home.on .dc-tier-card {
  animation: dc-tier-rise 0.75s var(--dc-ease) forwards;
}
.dc-tier-stack--home.on .dc-tier-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.08s; }
.dc-tier-stack--home.on .dc-tier-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.22s; }
.dc-tier-stack--home.on .dc-tier-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.36s; }

/* Workflow × partners — packets prove platform-aligned process */
.dc-workflow-band {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}
.dc-workflow-rig {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(13, 26, 64, 0.55) 0%, rgba(6, 13, 32, 0.88) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dc-workflow-rig::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4285F4, #00A4EF, #0071C5);
}
.dc-workflow-lane {
  position: relative;
  height: 5.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.dc-workflow-path {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.dc-workflow-path-line {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.28);
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-dasharray: 10 12;
  animation: dc-wf-path-march 2s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes dc-wf-packet-x {
  0%   { left: 2%;  top: 48%; opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  25%  { left: 28%; top: 22%; }
  50%  { left: 52%; top: 58%; }
  75%  { left: 76%; top: 28%; }
  90%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { left: 96%; top: 50%; opacity: 0; }
}
.dc-wf-packet {
  position: absolute;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #93B4FF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.85);
  /* left/top path — works without offset-path support */
  animation: dc-wf-packet-x 4.8s linear infinite;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.85s);
}
.dc-workflow-platforms {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .dc-workflow-platforms { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.dc-wf-node {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 0.875rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition:
    border-color 0.35s var(--dc-ease),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--dc-ease),
    background 0.35s var(--dc-ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dc-wf-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem; right: 0.85rem;
  width: 0.55rem; height: 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.dc-wf-node.is-lit {
  border-color: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.4);
  background: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 36px rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.22);
}
.dc-wf-node.is-lit .dc-wf-pulse {
  animation: dc-wf-pulse 1.1s ease-in-out infinite;
  opacity: 1;
}
.dc-wf-node--google { color: #8AB4F8; }
.dc-wf-node--microsoft { color: #6EC6FF; }
.dc-wf-node--intel { color: #6BB3FF; }
.dc-wf-name {
  font-family: var(--serif, 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.dc-wf-role {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.7);
}
.dc-wf-job {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.dc-workflow-stages {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}
.dc-wf-stage {
  font-family: var(--mono, 'DM Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition: color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.dc-wf-stage.is-lit {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(147, 180, 255, 0.45);
  background: rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(45, 91, 227, 0.3);
}