:root{
  --black:#050608;
  --black2:#0b0e13;
  --panel:#12161b;
  --panel2:#171b21;
  --red:#ff3038;
  --red2:#c91f2a;
  --white:#fff;
  --muted:#adb1b8;
  --line:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  --light:#f3f3f4;
  --text:#13151a;
  --shell:1240px;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{margin:0;font-family:Inter,Arial,sans-serif;background:var(--black);color:white;line-height:1.55}
img,video{display:block;max-width:100%}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit}
button,input,textarea,select{font:inherit}
.shell{width:min(calc(100% - 42px),var(--shell));margin:auto}
.header{height:86px;background:rgba(11,14,19,.97);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;backdrop-filter:blur(14px)}
.header-inner{height:100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:250px 1fr auto;gap:24px;align-items:center}
.logo img{width:220px;height:60px;object-fit:contain;object-position:left;background:transparent}
.nav{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:25px}
.nav a{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;position:relative;padding:33px 0 27px}
.nav a:after{content:"";position:absolute;height:2px;background:var(--red);left:0;right:100%;bottom:19px;transition:.2s}
.nav a:hover:after,.nav a.active:after{right:0}
.menu-button{display:none}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:46px;padding:0 22px;border-radius:3px;font-size:13px;font-weight:800;border:1px solid transparent}
.btn-red{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),var(--red2))}
.btn-outline{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);background:rgba(0,0,0,.22)}
.btn-dark{background:#0d1014}
.hero{position:relative;min-height:500px;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden}
.hero-video,.hero-image{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.media-fallback{position:absolute;inset:0;background:
radial-gradient(circle at 75% 35%,rgba(255,48,56,.18),transparent 30%),
linear-gradient(135deg,#252a31,#111419 70%);display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;color:#c4c7cc}
.media-fallback span{display:block;color:var(--red);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.16em;font-weight:900}
.media-fallback strong{font-size:16px}
.hero-shade{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(3,4,6,.93),rgba(3,4,6,.72) 50%,rgba(3,4,6,.2))}
.hero-content{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:85px 0}
.eyebrow{color:var(--red);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:900;margin:0 0 12px}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(3.1rem,6vw,6rem);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.06em;margin:0 0 20px;max-width:900px}
.hero p{max-width:730px;font-size:18px;color:#e5e6e8;margin:0 0 27px}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.quick-capabilities{background:#11151a;border-block:1px solid var(--line)}
.quick-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}
.quick-item{min-height:96px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-right:1px solid var(--line);padding:15px}
.quick-item:last-child{border-right:0}
.quick-icon{font-size:31px;color:var(--red);font-weight:900}
.quick-item strong{font-size:13px;line-height:1.18}
.section{padding:88px 0}
.section-dark{background:#171a1f}
.section-black{background:#090b0e}
.section-light{background:var(--light);color:var(--text)}
.section-heading{max-width:780px;margin-bottom:36px}
.section-heading.centered{text-align:center;margin-inline:auto}
.section-heading h2{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,4vw,4.2rem);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:0 0 14px}
.section-heading p{color:#b8bbc1;margin:0}
.section-light .section-heading p{color:#62666d}
.red-line{width:46px;height:3px;background:var(--red);margin-top:12px}
.centered .red-line{margin-inline:auto}
.card-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.card{background:#12161b;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:5px;overflow:hidden}
.card-media{height:245px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.card-media img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:2}
.card-media img.error{display:none}
.slot{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#292e36,#111419);display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;color:#d4d6da;padding:18px}
.slot small{display:block;color:var(--red);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.12em;margin-top:5px}
.card-body{padding:22px}
.card h3{font-size:21px;margin:0 0 7px}
.meta{font-size:12px;color:#e0e1e4;margin:0 0 12px}
.card p{font-size:14px;color:#b4b7bd;margin:0 0 16px}
.text-link{color:var(--red);font-weight:800;font-size:13px}
.service-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
.service-card{padding:28px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #dadce0;border-radius:5px;min-height:230px}
.service-card .icon{font-size:33px;color:var(--red);margin-bottom:20px}
.service-card h3{font-size:21px;margin:0 0 10px}
.service-card p{color:#5f636b;margin:0}
.feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:26px}
.feature-panel{background:#12161b;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:28px}
.feature-panel h3{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:22px}
.feature-panel p{margin:0;color:#b5b8be}
.why{background:#0a0d11;padding:58px 0}
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.why-grid article{display:grid;grid-template-columns:46px 1fr;gap:14px;padding:18px 24px;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.why-grid article:last-child{border-right:0}
.why-icon{color:var(--red);font-size:29px;font-weight:900}
.why-grid h3{font-size:14px;margin:0 0 6px}
.why-grid p{font-size:11px;color:#b4b7bd;margin:0}
.cta{background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--red2),var(--red));padding:42px 0}
.cta-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:28px}
.cta h2{font-size:34px;margin:0 0 3px;letter-spacing:-.04em}
.cta p{margin:0}
.footer{background:#050608;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:28px 0;color:#999da4}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:230px 1fr auto;gap:25px;align-items:center;font-size:12px}
.footer img{width:200px;height:55px;object-fit:contain;background:transparent}
.subhero{position:relative;min-height:360px;display:flex;align-items:end;overflow:hidden}
.subhero .hero-content{padding:90px 0 55px}
.subhero h1{font-size:clamp(3rem,5vw,5.5rem)}
.breadcrumbs{font-size:12px;color:#d5d7da;margin-bottom:12px}
.breadcrumbs a{color:var(--red)}
.project-filters{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:28px}
.filter{padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid #cfd1d5;background:#fff;border-radius:3px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800}
.filter.active{background:var(--red);border-color:var(--red);color:white}
.project-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr;gap:35px}
.project-copy h2{font-size:34px;margin:0 0 14px}
.project-copy p{color:#555a62}
.facts{background:#12161b;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:25px}
.fact{padding:11px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.fact:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.fact small{display:block;color:var(--red);font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em}
.gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:15px}
.gallery-item{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#15191f}
.gallery-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.gallery-item .slot{font-size:12px}
.badge-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:15px}
.badge{background:#12161b;border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:3px solid var(--red);padding:22px;min-height:155px}
.badge h3{font-size:16px;margin:0 0 8px}
.badge p{font-size:12px;color:#b4b7bd;margin:0}
.timeline{display:grid;gap:14px}
.timeline-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:100px 1fr;gap:20px;border-left:3px solid var(--red);padding:10px 0 10px 20px}
.timeline-year{font-weight:900;color:var(--red)}
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:40px}
.contact-card{background:#12161b;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:28px}
.contact-form{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.contact-form .full{grid-column:1/-1}
.contact-form input,.contact-form textarea,.contact-form select{width:100%;background:#0d1014;color:white;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:13px;border-radius:3px}
.contact-form textarea{min-height:150px}
@media(max-width:1040px){
  .header-inner{grid-template-columns:215px 1fr auto}.nav{gap:14px}.nav a{font-size:11px}.quick-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .card-grid,.service-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.badge-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.project-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .header{height:72px}.header-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr auto}.logo img{width:190px;height:50px}.header .btn-red{display:none}
  .menu-button{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;background:none;border:0}.menu-button span{width:24px;height:2px;background:white}
  .nav{display:none;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:72px;background:#0b0e13;flex-direction:column;padding:18px 22px}.nav.open{display:flex}.nav a{padding:11px 0}
  .hero{min-height:610px}.hero h1{font-size:3.4rem}.quick-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.quick-item:nth-child(even){border-right:0}
  .card-grid,.service-grid,.feature-grid,.badge-grid,.why-grid,.gallery,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .why-grid article{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}.cta-inner{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .contact-form{grid-template-columns:1fr}.contact-form .full{grid-column:auto}
}


/* =========================================================
   APPROVED HOMEPAGE PROPORTIONS — MOCKUP MATCH
   These rules affect the homepage only.
   ========================================================= */
.home-page .header{
  height:72px;
}
.home-page .header-inner{
  grid-template-columns:225px 1fr auto;
  gap:20px;
}
.home-page .logo img{
  width:205px;
  height:52px;
}
.home-page .nav{
  gap:23px;
}
.home-page .nav a{
  font-size:12px;
  padding:27px 0 22px;
}
.home-page .nav a:after{
  bottom:15px;
}
.home-page .header .btn{
  min-height:38px;
  padding-inline:18px;
  font-size:12px;
}

/* Compact hero: approved desktop mockup, not oversized landing-page proportions */
.home-page .hero{
  min-height:0;
  height:390px;
}
.home-page .hero-content{
  padding:42px 0;
}
.home-page .hero-content .eyebrow{
  font-size:9px;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.home-page .hero h1{
  max-width:620px;
  font-size:clamp(2.75rem,4.25vw,4.25rem);
  line-height:.94;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.home-page .hero p{
  max-width:590px;
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.4;
  margin-bottom:17px;
}
.home-page .hero-actions{
  gap:10px;
}
.home-page .hero-actions .btn{
  min-height:38px;
  padding:0 17px;
  font-size:11px;
}

/* Capability strip directly under hero */
.home-page .quick-item{
  min-height:72px;
  padding:10px;
  gap:10px;
}
.home-page .quick-icon{
  font-size:25px;
}
.home-page .quick-item strong{
  font-size:10px;
}

/* Dense homepage sections so projects and services appear immediately */
.home-page .section{
  padding:30px 0 34px;
}
.home-page .section-heading{
  margin-bottom:17px;
}
.home-page .section-heading .eyebrow{
  font-size:9px;
  margin-bottom:3px;
}
.home-page .section-heading h2{
  font-size:25px;
  margin-bottom:5px;
}
.home-page .red-line{
  width:38px;
  height:2px;
  margin-top:5px;
}
.home-page .card-grid{
  gap:16px;
}
.home-page .card-media{
  height:155px;
}
.home-page .card-body{
  padding:13px 14px 15px;
}
.home-page .card h3{
  font-size:15px;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}
.home-page .meta{
  font-size:9px;
  margin-bottom:7px;
}
.home-page .card p{
  font-size:10px;
  line-height:1.4;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.home-page .text-link{
  font-size:10px;
}
.home-page .service-grid{
  gap:12px;
}
.home-page .service-card{
  min-height:125px;
  padding:18px;
}
.home-page .service-card .icon{
  font-size:26px;
  margin-bottom:9px;
}
.home-page .service-card h3{
  font-size:15px;
  margin-bottom:6px;
}
.home-page .service-card p{
  font-size:10px;
  line-height:1.4;
}

/* Compact credibility band */
.home-page .why{
  padding:22px 0 25px;
}
.home-page .why .section-heading{
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.home-page .why-grid article{
  min-height:78px;
  grid-template-columns:36px 1fr;
  gap:10px;
  padding:11px 16px;
}
.home-page .why-icon{
  font-size:23px;
}
.home-page .why-grid h3{
  font-size:10px;
  margin-bottom:3px;
}
.home-page .why-grid p{
  font-size:8.5px;
  line-height:1.3;
}

/* Approved narrow CTA strip */
.home-page .cta{
  padding:18px 0;
}
.home-page .cta h2{
  font-size:24px;
}
.home-page .cta p{
  font-size:10px;
}
.home-page .cta .btn{
  min-height:36px;
  font-size:11px;
}
.home-page .footer{
  padding:17px 0;
}
.home-page .footer img{
  width:170px;
  height:42px;
}

/* Laptop sizing */
@media (max-width:1100px) and (min-width:761px){
  .home-page .header-inner{
    grid-template-columns:190px 1fr auto;
  }
  .home-page .logo img{
    width:175px;
  }
  .home-page .nav{
    gap:13px;
  }
  .home-page .nav a{
    font-size:10px;
  }
  .home-page .hero{
    height:370px;
  }
  .home-page .hero h1{
    font-size:3.25rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile remains readable rather than being compressed like desktop */
@media(max-width:760px){
  .home-page .header{
    height:72px;
  }
  .home-page .hero{
    height:520px;
  }
  .home-page .hero-content{
    padding:50px 0;
  }
  .home-page .hero h1{
    font-size:3rem;
  }
  .home-page .hero p{
    font-size:13px;
  }
  .home-page .section{
    padding:45px 0;
  }
  .home-page .card-media{
    height:220px;
  }
  .home-page .service-card{
    min-height:170px;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   POSITIONING + FUNCTIONAL PROJECT FILTERS
   ========================================================= */
.positioning-strip{
  background:#0d1014;
  border-block:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:22px 0;
}
.positioning-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:16px;
}
.positioning-item{
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:#12161b;
  padding:20px;
}
.positioning-item strong{
  display:block;
  font-size:15px;
  margin-bottom:5px;
}
.positioning-item p{
  color:#b4b7bd;
  font-size:12px;
  margin:0;
}
.delivery-role{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:28px;
  padding:0 10px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,48,56,.65);
  color:var(--red);
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:10px;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.project-card-wrap[hidden]{
  display:none !important;
}
.project-empty{
  border:1px dashed #b9bcc2;
  padding:30px;
  text-align:center;
  color:#666b72;
  background:#fff;
}
.project-filters .filter{
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .18s ease,color .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,transform .18s ease;
}
.project-filters .filter:hover{
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  border-color:var(--red);
}
.project-filters .filter.active{
  box-shadow:0 5px 16px rgba(255,48,56,.18);
}
.role-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
  gap:14px;
}
.role-card{
  background:#12161b;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-top:3px solid var(--red);
  padding:22px;
  min-height:170px;
}
.role-card h3{
  margin:0 0 8px;
  font-size:16px;
}
.role-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:#b4b7bd;
  font-size:12px;
}
.origin-layout{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:.82fr 1.45fr .8fr;
  gap:26px;
}
.origin-intro,
.origin-side{
  background:#12161b;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:27px;
}
.origin-intro h3{
  font-size:30px;
  line-height:1.05;
  margin:0 0 15px;
}
.origin-intro p,
.origin-side p{
  color:#b4b7bd;
  font-size:13px;
}
.progression{
  display:grid;
  gap:0;
}
.progression-item{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:95px 1fr;
  gap:21px;
  padding:0 0 28px;
}
.progression-item:not(:last-child):before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:46px;
  top:74px;
  bottom:0;
  width:2px;
  background:var(--red);
}
.progression-marker{
  width:94px;
  height:94px;
  border:2px solid var(--red);
  border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  text-align:center;
  font-weight:900;
  color:white;
  background:#0c0f13;
}
.progression-copy{
  padding-top:10px;
}
.progression-copy h3{
  font-size:22px;
  margin:0 0 6px;
}
.progression-copy p{
  color:#b4b7bd;
  margin:0;
  font-size:13px;
}
.origin-side .mini-proof{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:42px 1fr;
  gap:13px;
  padding:17px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.origin-side .mini-proof:last-child{
  border-bottom:0;
}
.mini-proof .icon{
  color:var(--red);
  font-size:26px;
}
.mini-proof h4{
  margin:0 0 4px;
  font-size:14px;
}
.mini-proof p{
  margin:0;
  font-size:11px;
}
@media(max-width:1000px){
  .role-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .origin-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .positioning-grid,.role-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .progression-item{grid-template-columns:75px 1fr}
  .progression-marker{width:74px;height:74px;font-size:13px}
  .progression-item:not(:last-child):before{left:36px;top:62px}
}


/* REQUEST PRICING FORM */
.contact-form input[type="date"]{
  color:#fff;
  color-scheme:dark;
}
.contact-form input[type="date"]::-webkit-calendar-picker-indicator{
  filter:invert(1);
  opacity:.8;
}


/* PROJECT FACT VALUES */
.facts,
.fact{
  color:#fff;
}
.fact small{
  color:var(--red);
}


/* =========================================================
   PROJECT GALLERY IMAGE DISPLAY FIX
   Keeps the placeholder behind the uploaded project photo.
   ========================================================= */
.gallery-item img{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
}
.gallery-item .slot{
  z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.gallery-item img[style*="display: none"] + .slot{
  z-index:3;
}

/* OLD NAVY PROJECT SCOPE */
.scope-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:28px}
.scope-card{padding:22px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035)}
.scope-card h3{margin:0 0 9px;color:#fff;font-size:1.02rem}
.scope-card p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65}
@media(max-width:900px){.scope-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media(max-width:620px){.scope-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* FINAL SEO CONTENT SECTIONS */
.seo-scope-section .section-heading{max-width:900px}
.seo-scope-grid .service-card h3{margin-top:0}
.related-capabilities p{max-width:900px}
.related-capabilities a{
  color:var(--red);
  font-weight:800;
  text-decoration:none;
}
.related-capabilities a:hover{text-decoration:underline}




/* INSTAGRAM FOOTER LINK — ICON VERSION */
.footer-social-link{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  min-height:38px;
  padding:7px 12px 7px 9px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  color:#fff;
  text-decoration:none;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:
    color .2s ease,
    border-color .2s ease,
    background .2s ease,
    transform .2s ease;
}
.footer-social-link:hover{
  color:#fff;
  border-color:rgba(223,35,40,.7);
  background:rgba(223,35,40,.12);
  transform:translateY(-1px);
}
.footer-social-link:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--red);
  outline-offset:3px;
}
.instagram-icon{
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  width:24px;
  height:24px;
  flex:0 0 24px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--red);
  color:#fff;
}
.instagram-icon svg{
  width:15px;
  height:15px;
  fill:none;
  stroke:currentColor;
  stroke-width:1.8;
  stroke-linecap:round;
  stroke-linejoin:round;
}
.instagram-icon .instagram-icon-dot{
  fill:currentColor;
  stroke:none;
}
.footer-social-link strong{
  font-size:.88rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
}
.footer-social-fallback{
  padding:16px;
  text-align:center;
  background:#080808;
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .footer-social-link{
    white-space:normal;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   V15 LAUNCH CANDIDATE — CRAWL, ACCESSIBILITY & PERFORMANCE
   ========================================================= */
.breadcrumbs{
  position:relative;
  z-index:5;
  background:#0b0b0b;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.breadcrumbs .shell{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:9px;
  min-height:38px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  font-size:.76rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.035em;
}
.breadcrumbs a{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  text-decoration:none;
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover{color:var(--red)}
.breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"]{color:#fff}
.breadcrumb-sep{color:var(--red);opacity:.8}

img{
  max-width:100%;
}
.gallery-item,
.project-card-media,
.media-fallback{
  contain:layout paint;
}
.gallery-item{
  content-visibility:auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size:420px 300px;
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .breadcrumbs .shell{
    min-height:36px;
    font-size:.7rem;
  }
}


/* HOMEPAGE HERO VIDEO FRAMING — V16
   Pulls the cover video back slightly without changing the hero section size. */
.hero{
  background:#000;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-video{
  inset:2%;
  width:96%;
  height:96%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center center;
}



/* Keep the full hero visually filled while the video remains pulled back. */
.hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  background:#000;
}

/* Preserve the existing hero layers above the black background. */
.hero-video,
.hero-image,
.media-fallback{
  z-index:1;
}
.hero-shade{
  z-index:2;
}
.hero-content{
  z-index:3;
}

/* Slightly less pullback on narrow phones so the video remains readable. */
@media(max-width:700px){
  .hero-video{
    inset:8%;
    width:84%;
    height:84%;
  }
}



/* Keep hero text and overlays above the video. */
.hero-video,
.hero-image,
.media-fallback{
  z-index:1;
}
.hero-shade{
  z-index:2;
}
.hero-content{
  z-index:3;
}

@media(max-width:700px){
  .hero-video{
    inset:3%;
    width:94%;
    height:94%;
  }
}



/* Blend the right-side video into the dark headline area. */
.hero::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:2;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      #08090b 0%,
      rgba(8,9,11,.98) 20%,
      rgba(8,9,11,.82) 37%,
      rgba(8,9,11,.34) 54%,
      rgba(8,9,11,.05) 74%,
      rgba(8,9,11,0) 100%
    );
}

.hero-shade{
  z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(0,0,0,.12) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,.04) 52%,
    rgba(0,0,0,.42) 100%
  );
}

.hero-content{
  position:relative;
  z-index:3;
  max-width:58%;
}

/* Tablet: retain the split composition with slightly more image width. */
@media(max-width:980px){
  .hero-video{
    width:74%;
  }
  .hero-content{
    max-width:64%;
  }
}

/* Phone: use the full background video while preserving text contrast. */
@media(max-width:700px){
  .hero-video{
    top:0;
    right:0;
    bottom:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-position:center center;
  }

  .hero::after{
    background:
      linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(8,9,11,.93) 0%,
        rgba(8,9,11,.75) 55%,
        rgba(8,9,11,.28) 100%
      ),
      linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(8,9,11,.12) 0%,
        rgba(8,9,11,.28) 55%,
        rgba(8,9,11,.68) 100%
      );
  }

  .hero-content{
    max-width:100%;
  }
}


/* HOMEPAGE HERO VIDEO CENTERED — V20
   Slightly smaller than V19, centered, with headline overlay retained. */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  background:#08090b;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.hero-video{
  position:absolute;
  top:3%;
  left:50%;
  right:auto;
  bottom:auto;
  width:64%;
  height:94%;
  max-width:none;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center center;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  z-index:1;
}

.hero::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:2;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(8,9,11,.94) 0%,
      rgba(8,9,11,.76) 26%,
      rgba(8,9,11,.42) 48%,
      rgba(8,9,11,.16) 72%,
      rgba(8,9,11,.08) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(8,9,11,.10) 0%,
      rgba(8,9,11,.04) 55%,
      rgba(8,9,11,.45) 100%
    );
}

.hero-shade{
  z-index:2;
  background:transparent;
}

.hero-content{
  position:relative;
  z-index:3;
  max-width:62%;
}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .hero-video{
    width:70%;
    height:94%;
  }

  .hero-content{
    max-width:68%;
  }
}

@media(max-width:700px){
  .hero-video{
    top:2%;
    left:50%;
    width:92%;
    height:96%;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
  }

  .hero::after{
    background:
      linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(8,9,11,.90) 0%,
        rgba(8,9,11,.68) 58%,
        rgba(8,9,11,.22) 100%
      ),
      linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(8,9,11,.08) 0%,
        rgba(8,9,11,.24) 55%,
        rgba(8,9,11,.62) 100%
      );
  }

  .hero-content{
    max-width:100%;
  }
}


/* CLEAN IMAGE-FREE SUBPAGE HEROES — V21
   Used on Commercial, Projects, and Contact until final hero photography is added. */
.hero-no-media{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 74% 38%, rgba(210,28,35,.12), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 28% 115%, rgba(52,68,92,.34), transparent 48%),
    linear-gradient(118deg, #090a0d 0%, #11141a 48%, #202735 100%);
}

.hero-no-media .hero-shade{
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(5,6,8,.68) 0%,
      rgba(5,6,8,.32) 52%,
      rgba(5,6,8,.10) 100%
    );
}

.hero-no-media::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:44px 44px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,.2), rgba(0,0,0,.75));
}

.hero-no-media .hero-content{
  position:relative;
  z-index:3;
}

    
/* COMPACT CONTACT HERO */
.contact-page-hero {
  min-height: 260px !important;
  padding-top: 52px !important;
  padding-bottom: 52px !important;
}

.contact-page-hero .hero-content {
  padding-top: 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .contact-page-hero {
    min-height: 220px !important;
    padding-top: 38px !important;
    padding-bottom: 38px !important;
  }
}


/* FINAL COMPACT PROJECTS CONTACT AND CIVIL HERO FIX */
.projects-page-hero,
.contact-page-hero{
  min-height:220px !important;
  padding-top:38px !important;
  padding-bottom:38px !important;
}

.projects-page-hero .hero-content,
.contact-page-hero .hero-content{
  padding-top:0 !important;
  padding-bottom:0 !important;
}

.contact-transition{
  position:relative;
  height:58px;
  padding:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      #0b0c0f 0%,
      #11141a 52%,
      #f4f4f2 100%
    );
  overflow:hidden;
}

.contact-transition .shell{
  position:relative;
  height:100%;
}

.contact-transition span{
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  top:50%;
  height:1px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(210,28,35,.15) 15%,
      rgba(210,28,35,.8) 50%,
      rgba(210,28,35,.15) 85%,
      transparent 100%
    );
}

.contact-form-section{
  padding-top:70px !important;
}

@media(max-width:700px){
  .projects-page-hero,
  .contact-page-hero{
    min-height:205px !important;
    padding-top:32px !important;
    padding-bottom:32px !important;
  }

  .contact-transition{
    height:42px;
  }

  .contact-form-section{
    padding-top:50px !important;
  }
}


/* REQUEST PRICING HERO AND PUBLIC WORKS CTA FIX */
.contact-page-hero{
  min-height:195px !important;
  padding-top:28px !important;
  padding-bottom:28px !important;
}

.contact-page-hero .hero-content{
  padding-top:0 !important;
  padding-bottom:0 !important;
}

.service-card-status{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  margin-top:18px;
  color:var(--red);
  font-size:.76rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

@media(max-width:700px){
  .contact-page-hero{
    min-height:185px !important;
    padding-top:24px !important;
    padding-bottom:24px !important;
  }
}


/* DJD CONTACT FORM STATUS */
.form-honeypot{
  position:absolute !important;
  left:-10000px !important;
  width:1px !important;
  height:1px !important;
  overflow:hidden !important;
}

.form-status{
  display:none;
  margin-top:18px;
  padding:14px 16px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  line-height:1.5;
}

.form-status:not(:empty){
  display:block;
}

.form-status-success{
  color:#dff7e5;
  border-color:rgba(61,180,92,.55);
  background:rgba(61,180,92,.12);
}

.form-status-error{
  color:#ffdede;
  border-color:rgba(210,28,35,.65);
  background:rgba(210,28,35,.12);
}

.contact-form button[disabled],
.contact-form input[type="submit"][disabled]{
  cursor:wait;
  opacity:.68;
}