/* ============================================================
   Selecta Biotech SE — shared stylesheet
   Editorial "New Frontier" layout · Selecta brand
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --orange:#fcb13f;        /* brand yellow — primary accent (kept) */
  --orange-deep:#d0861d;
  --orange-soft:#fde5bf;
  --green:#5bc97f;         /* New Frontier green — secondary accent */
  --teal:#00a3ad;          /* New Frontier teal */
  --navy:#002d4e;          /* New Frontier deep navy */
  --blue:#0D518C;          /* blue accent */
  --blue-soft:#e2edf6;
  --cream:#f8fafc;         /* New Frontier light background (cool) */
  --cream-2:#eef2f6;
  --ink:#13211c;           /* New Frontier dark green-charcoal — text + dark sections */
  --ink-2:#0c1512;         /* deepest dark (hero / footer / panels) */
  --slate:#42525a;
  --muted:#64748b;
  --line:#e2e8f0;
  --line-2:#eef2f6;
  --white:#ffffff;
  --font-display:"Roboto", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-sans:"Roboto", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;
  --maxw:1240px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

/* scroll progress bar (New Frontier style) */
.scroll-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;z-index:200;background:rgba(128,128,128,.16);pointer-events:none}
.scroll-progress i{display:block;height:100%;width:100%;background:var(--orange);transform-origin:0 50%;transform:scaleX(0);box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(252,177,63,.55)}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){.scroll-progress i{transition:transform .08s linear}}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-padding-top:90px}
body{font-family:var(--font-sans);color:var(--ink);background:var(--white);line-height:1.6;font-weight:400;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:400;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.01em}
::selection{background:var(--orange);color:#13211c}

.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange-deep);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:26px;height:1.5px;background:var(--orange);display:inline-block}
.eyebrow.light{color:var(--orange)}
.lead{font-size:19px;color:var(--slate);font-weight:400;max-width:62ch}

/* ============ BUTTONS ============ */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--orange);color:#13211c !important;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),background .25s;border:1px solid var(--orange);cursor:pointer}
.btn:hover{background:#ffbe5c;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 30px -10px rgba(252,177,63,.6)}
.btn.ghost{background:transparent;color:#fff !important;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.35)}
.btn.ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);box-shadow:none}
.btn.dark{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);color:#fff !important}
.btn.dark:hover{background:#21342f;box-shadow:0 12px 30px -12px rgba(27,37,49,.5)}
.btn.outline{background:transparent;color:var(--ink) !important;border-color:var(--line)}
.btn.outline:hover{background:var(--cream);box-shadow:none}
.btn .arr{transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover .arr{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ============ NAV ============ */
header.nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;transition:background .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),padding .4s var(--ease);padding:22px 0}
header.nav.solid,header.nav.always{background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);backdrop-filter:saturate(160%) blur(14px);box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--line-2);padding:14px 0}
.nav-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:21px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#fff;transition:color .4s var(--ease)}
header.nav.solid .logo,header.nav.always .logo{color:var(--ink)}
.logo .mark{width:34px;height:34px;flex:0 0 34px}
.logo small{display:block;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.32em;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);line-height:1;margin-top:3px}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:30px}
.nav-links>a,.dd>.dd-t{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:400;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);transition:color .25s;position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;cursor:pointer}
.nav-links>a:not(.btn)::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-5px;width:0;height:1.5px;background:var(--orange);transition:width .3s var(--ease)}
.nav-links>a:not(.btn):hover::after{width:100%}
header.nav.solid .nav-links>a,header.nav.solid .dd>.dd-t,header.nav.always .nav-links>a,header.nav.always .dd>.dd-t{color:var(--slate)}
header.nav.solid .nav-links>a:hover,header.nav.always .nav-links>a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.nav-links>a.btn::after{display:none}
.cv{font-size:9px;opacity:.7;transition:transform .25s}
/* dropdown */
.dd{position:relative}
.dd-menu{position:absolute;top:100%;left:-14px;padding-top:14px;min-width:230px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(8px);transition:opacity .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease),visibility .25s}
.dd-menu .inner{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 22px 50px -24px rgba(27,37,49,.4);padding:8px;overflow:hidden}
.dd-menu a{display:block;font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);padding:11px 14px;border-radius:4px;transition:background .2s,color .2s}
.dd-menu a:hover{background:var(--cream);color:var(--ink)}
.dd:hover .dd-menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.dd:hover .cv{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.burger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;cursor:pointer;padding:6px}
.burger span{width:24px;height:2px;background:#fff;transition:.3s}
header.nav.solid .burger span,header.nav.always .burger span{background:var(--ink)}

/* ============ HERO (home) ============ */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center;background:var(--ink-2);overflow:hidden;color:#fff}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(900px 600px at 78% 28%,rgba(252,177,63,.16),transparent 60%),radial-gradient(700px 500px at 15% 90%,rgba(13,81,140,.22),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(180deg,#0e1a16 0%,#081310 100%)}
.hero-svg{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;opacity:.9}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:3;padding-top:120px;padding-bottom:80px}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:40px;align-items:center}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(40px,6.2vw,82px);font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.025em;margin:26px 0 0}
.hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--orange);font-weight:400}
.hero .lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.74);margin-top:26px;font-size:20px}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:16px;margin-top:38px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:46px;padding:11px 16px 11px 11px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:3px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.hero-badge b{color:#fff;font-weight:700}
.hero-badge .tm{display:grid;place-items:center;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--orange);color:#13211c;font-weight:900;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:15px}
.scrollcue{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:28px;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:3;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.25em;text-transform:uppercase;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.scrollcue .ln{width:1px;height:42px;background:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05),var(--orange));position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.scrollcue .ln::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:-50%;left:0;width:100%;height:50%;background:var(--orange);animation:cue 2.2s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes cue{0%{top:-50%}60%,100%{top:100%}}
.helix-card{position:relative;aspect-ratio:1/1.05;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:6px;background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(255,255,255,.05),rgba(255,255,255,0));overflow:hidden;backdrop-filter:blur(2px)}
.helix-card .tag{position:absolute;top:18px;left:18px;z-index:4;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);font-weight:700}
.helix-card .cap{position:absolute;bottom:18px;left:18px;right:18px;z-index:4;font-family:var(--font-display);font-style:italic;font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}

/* ============ PAGE HERO (subpages) ============ */
.phero{position:relative;background:var(--ink-2);color:#fff;overflow:hidden;padding:160px 0 80px}
.phero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(800px 480px at 85% 10%,rgba(252,177,63,.16),transparent 60%),radial-gradient(600px 460px at 5% 110%,rgba(13,81,140,.20),transparent 60%)}
.phero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.crumb{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);display:flex;gap:9px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:22px}
.crumb a:hover{color:var(--orange)}
.crumb .sep{opacity:.4}
.crumb .cur{color:var(--orange)}
.phero h1{font-size:clamp(34px,5.4vw,66px);font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.phero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--orange);font-weight:400}
.phero .lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);margin-top:24px;font-size:19px}
.phero-svg{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.5;z-index:1}

/* ============ SECTION SCAFFOLD ============ */
section{position:relative}
.pad{padding:110px 0}.pad-sm{padding:84px 0}
.center{text-align:center}.center .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.section-head{max-width:780px}
.section-head.center{margin:0 auto}
.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4.2vw,52px);font-weight:300;margin:20px 0 0}
.section-head h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--orange-deep)}
.section-head .lead{margin-top:22px}
.bg-cream{background:var(--cream)}.bg-cream2{background:var(--cream-2)}
.bg-ink{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}.bg-ink2{background:var(--ink-2);color:#fff}

/* longform prose */
.prose{max-width:760px}
.prose p{font-size:17.5px;color:var(--slate);line-height:1.75;margin-top:22px}
.prose p:first-child{margin-top:0}
.prose p.first{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:23px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.5;font-weight:300}
.prose h3{font-size:27px;font-weight:400;margin:48px 0 4px}
.pull{font-family:var(--font-display);font-style:italic;font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(24px,3.2vw,34px);line-height:1.35;color:var(--ink);border-left:3px solid var(--orange);padding:6px 0 6px 28px;margin:46px 0}

/* ============ STATEMENT ============ */
.statement .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr .9fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.statement .big{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,42px);line-height:1.28;letter-spacing:-.01em;max-width:20ch}
.statement .big b{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.statement .big span{color:var(--orange-deep);font-style:italic;font-weight:400}
.statement .aside{border-left:2px solid var(--orange);padding-left:26px}
.statement .aside p{color:var(--slate);font-size:16px}
.statement .aside p+p{margin-top:16px}

/* ============ STATS ============ */
.stats .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px}
.stat{padding:8px 24px;border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.stat .n{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,60px);line-height:1;color:var(--orange)}
.stat .n small{font-size:.5em;color:#fff;font-weight:400}
.stat .l{margin-top:14px;font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);max-width:24ch}

/* ============ FEATURE LIST / TWO-COL ============ */
.twocol{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
.twocol.rev .vis{order:-1}
.feat-list{margin-top:34px;display:grid;gap:2px}
.feat{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:18px;padding:20px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.feat:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.feat .ic{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--cream-2);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--orange-deep);flex:0 0 40px}
.feat h4{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:16.5px}
.feat p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:5px}
.panel{position:relative;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink-2);aspect-ratio:1/1.04;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.panel .tag{position:absolute;top:22px;left:22px;z-index:5;color:var(--orange);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700}
.panel .cap{position:absolute;left:22px;right:22px;bottom:22px;z-index:5;color:#fff}
.panel .cap b{font-family:var(--font-display);font-style:italic;font-weight:500;font-size:19px;display:block}
.panel .cap span{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}

/* ============ FEATURE GRID (cards) ============ */
.fgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:52px}
.fcard{padding:32px 28px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;background:#fff;transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease)}
.fcard:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 26px 60px -32px rgba(27,37,49,.3)}
.fcard .ic{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:4px;background:var(--cream-2);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--orange-deep);margin-bottom:18px}
.fcard h4{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:17px}
.fcard p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:8px}
.fcard .num{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:14px;color:var(--orange-deep);font-style:italic;margin-bottom:6px;display:block}

/* ============ THERAPEUTICS CARDS (home) ============ */
.tgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:52px}
.tcard{position:relative;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease)}
.tcard:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 30px 70px -34px rgba(27,37,49,.34)}
.tcard .top{height:150px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink-2)}
.tcard .body{padding:28px 26px 30px}
.tcard .lead-pill{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange-deep);background:var(--orange-soft);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:20px;display:inline-block;margin-bottom:14px}
.tcard h3{font-size:24px;font-weight:400}
.tcard p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:10px}
.tcard .rd{margin-top:18px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--orange-deep);display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center}
.tcard:hover .rd .arr{transform:translateX(4px)}
.rd .arr{transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}

/* ============ PIPELINE TABLE ============ */
.pipe-table{margin-top:48px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.pipe-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 2.6fr .9fr;gap:24px;align-items:center;padding:26px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:background .3s}
.pipe-row:hover{background:var(--cream-2)}
.pipe-row.head{padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--ink)}
.pipe-row.head span{font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--muted)}
.pipe-prog .prog-area{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:21px;font-weight:500}
.pipe-prog .sub{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:2px}
.pill{display:inline-block;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:30px;background:var(--orange-soft);color:var(--orange-deep)}
.pill.blue{background:var(--blue-soft);color:var(--blue)}
.pill.ghost{background:#eef0f3;color:var(--muted)}
.track{position:relative;height:8px;border-radius:8px;background:#dbe3ec}
.track i{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:100%;border-radius:8px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--orange),var(--orange-deep));display:block}
.track .stage{position:absolute;top:-26px;font-size:11px;color:var(--slate);transform:translateX(-50%);white-space:nowrap}
.pipe-stage{text-align:right;font-size:13px;color:var(--slate);font-weight:700}
/* stage legend */
.stages-legend{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:34px}
.stages-legend span{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);padding:7px 13px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:30px;background:#fff;position:relative}
.stages-legend span b{color:var(--orange-deep);font-weight:700;margin-right:6px}

/* ============ COMPARISON TABLE ============ */
.compare{margin-top:50px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden}
.compare .crow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr 1.1fr;gap:0}
.compare .crow>div{padding:20px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.compare .chead>div{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:14px;border-bottom:none;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.compare .chead .lead-col{background:var(--orange);color:#13211c}
.compare .crow:not(.chead)>div:first-child{font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink);background:var(--cream)}
.compare .crow:not(.chead)>div:nth-child(2){font-size:14.5px;color:var(--slate)}
.compare .crow:not(.chead)>div:last-child{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink);background:var(--cream-2);font-weight:700;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.compare .crow:last-child>div{border-bottom:none}
.compare .tag-bad{color:#b94a4a}
.compare .tag-good{color:var(--orange-deep)}

/* metric chips */
.metrics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:46px}
.metric{padding:26px 22px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.metric .v{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:40px;color:var(--orange-deep);line-height:1}
.metric .k{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:12px}

/* ============ TEAM ============ */
.team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:52px}
.member{display:grid;grid-template-columns:96px 1fr;gap:24px;padding:30px 28px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;background:#fff;align-items:start;transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease)}
.member:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 24px 56px -32px rgba(27,37,49,.3)}
.avatar{width:96px;height:96px;border-radius:8px;background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--ink),#21342f);display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:30px;color:var(--orange);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.02em}
.member .role{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange-deep)}
.member h4{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:500;font-size:21px;margin:6px 0 10px}
.member p{font-size:14px;color:var(--slate)}
/* values */
.values{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:30px}
.values span{font-family:var(--font-display);font-style:italic;font-size:16px;color:var(--ink);padding:8px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:30px;background:#fff}

/* ============ RECOGNITION / AWARDS ============ */
.recog .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.award{display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:flex-start;padding:26px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.award:first-of-type{border-top:none}
.award .yr{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:15px;color:var(--orange);min-width:54px;font-style:italic}
.award h4{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:17px}
.award p{font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-top:4px}
.partners{margin-top:30px;padding-top:34px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.partners .pl{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:20px}
.plogos{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px}
.plogo{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:15px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);padding:11px 18px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:3px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.02)}
/* award cards (news page, light) */
.award-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:46px}
.acard{display:flex;gap:20px;padding:26px 24px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;background:#fff;align-items:flex-start}
.acard .medal{width:48px;height:48px;flex:0 0 48px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--orange-soft);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--orange-deep)}
.acard .yr{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--orange-deep);letter-spacing:.06em}
.acard h4{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:16px;margin:4px 0 4px;color:var(--ink)}
.acard p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted)}

/* ============ NEWS / ARTICLES ============ */
.news .top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:30px}
.news-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:8px;margin-top:50px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.article{padding:30px 28px 34px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);transition:background .3s}
.article:last-child{border-right:none}
.article:hover{background:var(--cream)}
.article .meta{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase}
.article .meta .dot{width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--orange)}
.article h3{font-size:22px;font-weight:400;margin:18px 0 14px;line-height:1.22}
.article p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--slate)}
.article .rd{margin-top:20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--orange-deep);display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center}
.article:hover .rd .arr{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* publication list */
.pub-list{margin-top:44px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.pub{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;gap:26px;align-items:baseline;padding:24px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:background .25s}
.pub:hover{background:var(--cream)}
.pub .idx{font-family:var(--font-display);font-style:italic;font-size:17px;color:var(--orange-deep);min-width:34px}
.pub h4{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:400;font-size:19px;line-height:1.32;color:var(--ink)}
.pub .date{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;letter-spacing:.03em}
/* media list */
.media-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:44px}
.mitem{padding:28px 26px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;background:#fff;transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease)}
.mitem:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 24px 56px -34px rgba(27,37,49,.3)}
.mitem .src{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange-deep)}
.mitem h4{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:400;font-size:21px;margin-top:12px;line-height:1.3;color:var(--ink)}
/* sub-nav (news sections) */
.subnav{position:sticky;top:62px;z-index:40;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.subnav .wrap{display:flex;gap:8px;padding-top:14px;padding-bottom:14px;overflow-x:auto}
.subnav a{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--slate);padding:8px 16px;border-radius:30px;white-space:nowrap;transition:background .2s,color .2s}
.subnav a:hover,.subnav a.on{background:var(--cream-2);color:var(--orange-deep)}

/* ============ ADVANTAGE CARDS ============ */
.adv .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:30px;margin-top:54px}
.card{padding:38px 34px;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease)}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 26px 60px -30px rgba(27,37,49,.3)}
.card.dark{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.card .kh{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--muted)}
.card.dark .kh{color:var(--orange)}
.card h3{font-size:26px;font-weight:400;margin:16px 0 16px}
.card ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:13px;margin-top:8px}
.card li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:13px;font-size:15px;color:var(--slate);align-items:start}
.card.dark li{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
.card li svg{margin-top:3px;flex:0 0 auto}

/* ============ TIMELINE ============ */
.journey .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
.timeline{display:grid;gap:0;margin-top:10px}
.tl{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:22px;padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.tl:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.tl .yr{font-family:var(--font-display);font-style:italic;font-size:18px;color:var(--orange-deep);min-width:64px}
.tl h4{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:16px}
.tl p{font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:3px}

/* ============ CTA ============ */
.cta{background:var(--ink-2);color:#fff;text-align:center;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.cta::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(700px 380px at 50% 0%,rgba(252,177,63,.18),transparent 65%)}
.cta .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.cta h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4.8vw,58px);font-weight:300}
.cta h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--orange)}
.cta .lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);margin:24px auto 0}
.cta-row{display:flex;gap:16px;justify-content:center;margin-top:40px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ============ CONTACT ============ */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;margin-top:10px}
.cinfo .row{display:flex;gap:18px;padding:24px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.cinfo .row:first-child{border-top:none;padding-top:0}
.cinfo .ic{width:44px;height:44px;flex:0 0 44px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--cream-2);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--orange-deep)}
.cinfo .k{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.cinfo .v{font-size:16px;color:var(--ink);margin-top:4px}
.cinfo .v a:hover{color:var(--orange-deep)}
.legal-box{margin-top:30px;padding:24px 26px;background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);line-height:1.9}
.legal-box b{color:var(--ink)}
.form{padding:36px 34px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 30px 70px -50px rgba(27,37,49,.4)}
.form h3{font-size:24px;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:6px}
.form .fl{display:block;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);margin:18px 0 7px;letter-spacing:.02em}
.form input,.form textarea{width:100%;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);padding:13px 15px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;background:var(--cream);transition:border .2s,box-shadow .2s}
.form input:focus,.form textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--orange);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(252,177,63,.18);background:#fff}
.form textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:120px}
.form .btn{margin-top:24px;width:100%;justify-content:center}
.form .note{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:14px;text-align:center}
.form-status{font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;margin-top:16px;padding:0;text-align:center;display:none}
.form-status.ok,.form-status.err{display:block;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:2px}
.form-status.ok{background:#e9f7ef;color:#1c7a44;border:1px solid #bfe6ce}
.form-status.err{background:#fdecec;color:#b3261e;border:1px solid #f4c7c3}

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
footer{background:#0b120f;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);padding:80px 0 36px}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:40px}
.foot-brand .logo{color:#fff;margin-bottom:18px}
.foot-brand p{font-size:14px;max-width:30ch;line-height:1.7}
footer h5{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);margin-bottom:18px}
footer ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:11px}
footer ul a{font-size:14.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);transition:color .2s}
footer ul a:hover{color:var(--orange)}
.foot-contact p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
.foot-contact a:hover{color:var(--orange)}
.foot-bottom{margin-top:56px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.foot-bottom .reg{display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ============ REVEAL ============ */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.reveal.d1{transition-delay:.08s}.reveal.d2{transition-delay:.16s}.reveal.d3{transition-delay:.24s}.reveal.d4{transition-delay:.32s}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1 !important;transform:none !important}.scrollcue .ln::after{animation:none}}

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media(max-width:980px){
  .hero-grid,.statement .grid,.twocol,.recog .grid,.journey .grid,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:42px}
  .twocol.rev .vis{order:0}
  .stats .grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:30px 14px}
  .adv .grid,.foot-grid,.fgrid,.tgrid,.team-grid,.award-grid,.media-grid,.metrics{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .news-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .article{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .helix-card{max-width:420px}
  .pipe-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px 18px}
  .pipe-row .pipe-bar-cell,.pipe-stage{display:none}
  .pipe-row.head{display:none}
  .fgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .wrap{padding:0 20px}
  .pad{padding:74px 0}.pad-sm{padding:58px 0}
  .nav-links{position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:min(86vw,360px);background:var(--ink);flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:flex-start;gap:6px;padding:96px 32px 40px;transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .4s var(--ease);box-shadow:-20px 0 60px rgba(0,0,0,.3);overflow-y:auto}
  .nav-links.open{transform:none}
  .nav-links>a,.dd>.dd-t{color:#fff !important;font-size:18px;padding:12px 0}
  .nav-links>a.btn{font-size:15px;margin-top:14px}
  .dd{width:100%}
  .dd-menu{position:static;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;padding-top:0;min-width:0;display:none}
  .dd.mopen .dd-menu{display:block}
  .dd-menu .inner{background:transparent;border:none;box-shadow:none;padding:0 0 8px 14px}
  .dd-menu a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);padding:9px 0}
  .dd-menu a:hover{background:none;color:var(--orange)}
  .dd>.dd-t .cv{margin-left:auto}
  .burger{display:flex;z-index:120}
  .burger.x span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
  .burger.x span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
  .burger.x span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}
  .burger.x span{background:#fff !important}
  .stats .grid,.adv .grid,.foot-grid,.fgrid,.tgrid,.team-grid,.award-grid,.media-grid,.metrics{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .stat{border-left:none;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding:18px 0}
  .member{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .compare .crow{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .compare .crow>div{border-left:none !important}
  .compare .chead{display:none}
  .pub{grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:14px}
  .pub .date{grid-column:2;white-space:normal}
  .foot-bottom{flex-direction:column}
  .subnav{top:56px}
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO BACKGROUND VIDEO (New Frontier style full-bleed)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-media{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink-2)}
.hero-vid{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.hero-media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(13,19,26,.58) 0%,rgba(13,19,26,.74) 55%,rgba(13,19,26,.92) 100%),
             radial-gradient(900px 600px at 78% 28%,rgba(252,177,63,.14),transparent 60%),
             radial-gradient(700px 500px at 12% 95%,rgba(13,81,140,.20),transparent 60%)}
/* once a real video is playing, calm the decorative helix strands so the footage reads */
.hero.has-video .hero-svg{opacity:.22}

/* ============================================================
   CLASSIC IMAGE LOGO (Selecta wordmark) — swaps by nav state
   ============================================================ */
.logo{gap:0}
.logo img{height:30px;width:auto;display:block}
.logo .logo-dark{display:none}                                   /* default: transparent nav over dark/video → orange+white logo */
header.nav.solid .logo .logo-light,header.nav.always .logo .logo-light{display:none}
header.nav.solid .logo .logo-dark,header.nav.always .logo .logo-dark{display:block}   /* white bar → dark logo */
body.menu-open .logo .logo-light{display:block}                  /* mobile overlay is dark → light logo */
body.menu-open .logo .logo-dark{display:none}
footer .logo img{height:28px}
@media(max-width:680px){.logo img{height:24px}footer .logo img{height:24px}}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT — "Premium Healthcare" style (New Frontier), yellow accent
   ============================================================ */
/* full-bleed hero */
.ahero{position:relative;min-height:80vh;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;background:var(--ink-2);overflow:hidden;color:#fff;padding:170px 0 70px}
.ahero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(900px 620px at 82% 18%,rgba(252,177,63,.20),transparent 60%),radial-gradient(720px 520px at 4% 105%,rgba(13,81,140,.22),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(180deg,#0e1a16,#0b120f)}
.ahero-svg{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.5;z-index:1}
.ahero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%}
.ahero .eyebrow{color:var(--orange)}
.ahero h1{font-size:clamp(40px,6.6vw,90px);font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.038em;line-height:.97;margin-top:22px;max-width:15ch}
.ahero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--orange)}
.ahero .lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.74);margin-top:24px;max-width:60ch}

/* big intro statement + signature line */
.intro-xl{max-width:940px}
.intro-xl .big{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(23px,3.1vw,37px);line-height:1.34;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink)}
.intro-xl .big b{font-weight:500}
.intro-xl .big em{font-style:italic;color:var(--orange-deep)}
.intro-xl .sign{margin-top:34px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;font-family:var(--font-display);font-style:italic;font-size:20px;color:var(--orange-deep)}
.intro-xl .sign::before{content:"";width:40px;height:1px;background:var(--orange)}

/* premium image cards (4:5) */
.pcards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:54px}
.pcard{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease)}
.pcard:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 28px 60px -36px rgba(27,37,49,.32)}
.pcard .vis{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink-2)}
.pcard .vis .lbl{position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;z-index:3;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:var(--orange)}
.pcard .body{padding:22px 22px 26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;flex:1}
.pcard h4{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:400;font-size:22px;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.pcard p{font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);flex:1;line-height:1.6}
.pcard .go{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange-deep);margin-top:4px}
.pcard .go svg{transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.pcard:hover .go svg{transform:translate(2px,-2px)}

/* expert spotlight portraits */
.exp-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:50px}
.exp .portrait{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(155deg,#13211c,#21342f);display:grid;place-items:center}
.exp .portrait::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(120% 80% at 70% 15%,rgba(252,177,63,.22),transparent 60%)}
.exp .portrait .mono{position:relative;z-index:2;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(38px,4vw,56px);color:var(--orange);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.02em}
/* real team photo covers the monogram fallback; keep a subtle bottom shade */
.exp .portrait img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 22%;z-index:3}
.exp .portrait.has-photo::after{z-index:4;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(12,21,18,0) 54%,rgba(12,21,18,.34))}
.exp .eyebrow{margin-top:18px;color:var(--orange-deep);font-size:11px}
.exp h4{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:500;font-size:21px;margin-top:9px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.exp p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:7px;line-height:1.6}

/* accordion (Centres of Excellence style) */
.acc{margin-top:8px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.acc-item{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.acc-h{width:100%;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:20px;text-align:left;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:24px 2px;font-family:inherit;transition:opacity .2s}
.acc-h:hover{opacity:.85}
.acc-h .num{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.22em;color:var(--orange);min-width:34px;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.acc-h .t{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(20px,2.5vw,28px);letter-spacing:-.015em;color:#fff;flex:1}
.acc-h .pl{font-size:26px;font-weight:300;color:var(--orange);transition:transform .3s var(--ease);line-height:1}
.acc-item.open .acc-h .pl{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.acc-p{overflow:hidden;max-height:0;transition:max-height .35s var(--ease)}
.acc-p .inner{padding:0 2px 26px 54px;font-size:15.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.68);max-width:64ch;line-height:1.7}

@media(max-width:980px){.pcards,.exp-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:680px){.pcards,.exp-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ahero{min-height:auto;padding:130px 0 56px}.acc-p .inner{padding-left:34px}}

/* ============================================================
   OUR STORY — "Our Story" style (New Frontier), yellow accent
   ============================================================ */
/* founder's message */
.founder{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.78fr 1.22fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.founder .portrait{position:relative;aspect-ratio:2/3;border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(155deg,#13211c,#21342f);display:grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.founder .portrait::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(120% 80% at 70% 12%,rgba(252,177,63,.22),transparent 60%)}
.founder .portrait .mono{position:relative;z-index:2;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(48px,6vw,80px);color:var(--orange);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.02em}
.founder .portrait img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 18%;z-index:3}
.founder .portrait.has-photo::after{z-index:4;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(12,21,18,0) 58%,rgba(12,21,18,.36))}
.founder blockquote{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(22px,2.9vw,33px);line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink);margin:18px 0 0}
.founder blockquote em{font-style:italic;color:var(--orange-deep)}
.founder .who{margin-top:28px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.founder .who::before{content:"";width:40px;height:1px;background:var(--orange)}
.founder .who .nm{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:20px;font-weight:500}
.founder .who .rl{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange-deep);margin-top:2px}

/* phased journey timeline (sticky) */
.story-phase{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:54px;padding:66px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.story-phase:first-of-type{border-top:none;padding-top:8px}
.sp-sticky{position:sticky;top:104px;align-self:start}
.sp-range{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:600;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange-deep)}
.sp-theme{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(25px,3.2vw,40px);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.06;margin-top:14px}
.sp-desc{font-size:15px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:16px;max-width:40ch;line-height:1.7}
.sp-vis{margin-top:28px;position:relative;aspect-ratio:3/2;border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--ink-2)}
.sp-miles{position:relative}
.sp-miles::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:6px;top:10px;bottom:10px;width:1px;background:var(--line)}
.sp-mile{position:relative;padding:0 0 32px 36px}
.sp-mile:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.sp-mile::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:1px;top:6px;width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--orange)}
.sp-mile .yr{font-family:var(--font-display);font-style:italic;font-size:16px;color:var(--orange-deep)}
.sp-mile h4{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:600;font-size:16.5px;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ink)}
.sp-mile p{font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:6px;max-width:54ch;line-height:1.65}

@media(max-width:880px){
  .founder{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}
  .founder .portrait{max-width:300px}
  .story-phase{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px;padding:48px 0}
  .sp-sticky{position:static}
  .sp-vis{max-width:420px}
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW FRONTIER REFINEMENT LAYER
   editorial · sharp-edged · airy · restrained weights
   (appended last so it wins on equal specificity)
   ============================================================ */

/* — sharp, flat editorial surfaces (radius 1–2px, no rounded cards) — */
.card,.fcard,.tcard,.panel,.helix-card,.member,.acard,.mitem,.metric,
.compare,.form,.form input,.form textarea,.legal-box,.dd-menu .inner,
.cinfo .ic,.feat .ic,.fcard .ic,.acard .medal,.hero-badge,.btn{border-radius:1px}
.avatar{border-radius:2px}
.tcard .top{border-radius:0}
.logo .mark,.hero-badge .tm{border-radius:2px}

/* — flatter hover: lift by a hair, whisper of a shadow (no SaaS glow) — */
.card:hover,.fcard:hover,.tcard:hover,.member:hover,.mitem:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 36px -30px rgba(27,37,49,.55)}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:none}
.btn.dark:hover,.btn:hover{box-shadow:none}

/* — restrained type weights (New Frontier uses essentially 400/500) — */
.feat h4,.fcard h4,.acard h4,.tcard .lead-pill,.member .role,.mitem .src,
.article .meta,.pipe-row.head span,.compare .chead>div,.cinfo .k,
.stages-legend span b,.form .fl{font-weight:600}
.btn{font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.005em}
.eyebrow{font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.26em;font-size:11.5px}
footer h5,.partners .pl{font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em}

/* — big, tight, editorial display headlines — */
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(44px,7vw,96px);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.04em}
.phero h1{font-size:clamp(38px,5.9vw,80px);line-height:1.0;letter-spacing:-.036em}
.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(33px,4.9vw,64px);line-height:1.0;letter-spacing:-.035em}
.cta h2{font-size:clamp(34px,5.4vw,70px);line-height:1.0;letter-spacing:-.035em}
.statement .big{line-height:1.18;letter-spacing:-.02em}
h1,h2,h3,h4{line-height:1.03;letter-spacing:-.024em}

/* — narrower editorial measure, more air — */
.section-head{max-width:840px}
.prose{max-width:720px}
.prose p{font-size:18px;line-height:1.8}
.lead{max-width:58ch}
.pad{padding:130px 0}
.pad-sm{padding:96px 0}
.section-head .lead{margin-top:26px}

/* — hairline rules instead of chunky borders where it reads editorial — */
.pipe-row,.feat,.tl,.pub,.award,.news-grid,.pipe-table{border-color:rgba(27,37,49,.10)}

/* — refined eyebrow tick — */
.eyebrow::before{width:30px;height:1px}

/* — clickable news / media / publication items — */
a.article,a.mitem{display:block;color:inherit}
.mitem .rd{margin-top:18px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--orange-deep);display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center}
.mitem:hover .rd .arr{transform:translateX(4px)}
a.pub{cursor:pointer}
.pub .arr{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-4px);transition:opacity .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease);color:var(--orange-deep);font-weight:700}
a.pub:hover .arr{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)}
a.pub:hover h4{color:var(--orange-deep)}
.pub h4{transition:color .25s var(--ease)}

/* ============================================================
   HORIZONTAL NAV + MEGA-MENU (desktop) / OVERLAY (mobile)
   New Frontier style
   ============================================================ */

/* toggle button shared shell */
.menu-toggle{display:none;align-items:center;gap:13px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;color:#fff;padding:6px 2px;z-index:120;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent}
header.nav.solid .menu-toggle,header.nav.always .menu-toggle{color:var(--ink)}
.menu-toggle .mt-txt{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:600;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase}
.menu-toggle .mt-ico{position:relative;width:26px;height:11px;display:inline-block;flex:0 0 26px}
.menu-toggle .mt-ico i{position:absolute;left:0;width:26px;height:1.5px;background:currentColor;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),opacity .25s}
.menu-toggle .mt-ico i:nth-child(1){top:1px}
.menu-toggle .mt-ico i:nth-child(2){bottom:1px}
.menu-toggle.x .mt-ico i:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(4px) rotate(45deg)}
.menu-toggle.x .mt-ico i:nth-child(2){transform:translateY(-4px) rotate(-45deg)}

/* mega-menu shared pieces (built by JS, styled here) */
.dd-mega{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0e1a16 0%,#081310 100%);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);box-shadow:0 34px 60px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-10px);pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .32s var(--ease),transform .32s var(--ease),visibility .32s;z-index:80}
.dm-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.92fr 1.5fr .85fr;gap:46px;align-items:start;padding:48px 0 52px}
.dm-eyebrow{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:600;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange)}
.dm-head{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:31px;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#fff;margin-top:16px}
.dm-all{display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;margin-top:24px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.dm-all:hover{color:var(--orange)}
.dm-links{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0 36px;align-self:center}
.dm-links a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:17px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);font-size:17px;transition:color .25s var(--ease),padding-left .25s var(--ease)}
.dm-links a:hover{color:var(--orange);padding-left:6px}
.dm-links a svg{flex:0 0 auto;opacity:.45;transition:opacity .25s,transform .25s var(--ease)}
.dm-links a:hover svg{opacity:1;transform:translate(2px,-2px)}
.dm-media{position:relative;border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3;background:var(--ink-2);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.dm-media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 70% 20%,rgba(252,177,63,.25),transparent 60%)}

/* ===================== DESKTOP (≥ 981px) ===================== */
@media(min-width:1141px){
  .menu-toggle{display:none !important}
  .nav-links{position:static !important;width:auto !important;height:auto;max-width:none;background:none !important;
    display:flex !important;flex-direction:row;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-end;gap:4px;
    padding:0;margin:0;opacity:1 !important;visibility:visible !important;pointer-events:auto !important;
    transform:none !important;overflow:visible;box-shadow:none;transition:none}
  .nav-links>a,.dd>.dd-t{font-family:var(--font-sans) !important;font-weight:600;font-size:12.5px !important;
    letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:12px 15px !important;line-height:1;
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.84) !important;
    opacity:1 !important;transform:none !important;position:relative;cursor:pointer}
  header.nav.solid .nav-links>a,header.nav.solid .dd>.dd-t,header.nav.always .nav-links>a,header.nav.always .dd>.dd-t{color:var(--slate) !important}
  .nav-links>a:hover,.dd>.dd-t:hover,.dd:hover>.dd-t,.dd.hovering>.dd-t,.dd.active>.dd-t,.nav-links>a.active{color:var(--orange) !important}
  header.nav.solid .nav-links>a:hover,header.nav.always .nav-links>a:hover,header.nav.solid .dd:hover>.dd-t,header.nav.always .dd:hover>.dd-t,header.nav.solid .dd.active>.dd-t,header.nav.always .dd.active>.dd-t,header.nav.solid .nav-links>a.active,header.nav.always .nav-links>a.active{color:var(--orange-deep) !important}
  /* underline */
  .nav-links>a::after,.dd>.dd-t::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:15px;right:15px;bottom:4px;height:1.5px;background:currentColor;transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .3s var(--ease);display:block !important;width:auto}
  .nav-links>a:hover::after,.dd:hover>.dd-t::after,.dd.hovering>.dd-t::after,.dd.active>.dd-t::after,.nav-links>a.active::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
  /* caret */
  .cv{display:inline-block;font-size:8px;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
  .dd:hover .cv,.dd.hovering .cv{transform:rotate(180deg)}
  /* contact = button, pushed right */
  .nav-links>a.btn{margin-left:16px;text-transform:none !important;letter-spacing:.01em !important;font-size:13px !important;
    font-weight:700;color:#13211c !important;background:var(--orange) !important;padding:11px 20px !important;border-radius:1px;border:1px solid var(--orange)}
  .nav-links>a.btn::after{display:none !important}
  .nav-links>a.btn:hover{background:#ffbe5c !important;color:#13211c !important;transform:translateY(-1px)}
  /* hide mobile bits */
  .menu-foot{display:none !important}
  .dd-menu{display:none !important}
  /* mega reveal on hover (hover-intent keeps it open via .hovering) */
  .dd{position:static}
  .dd:hover .dd-mega,.dd.hovering .dd-mega{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;pointer-events:auto}
}

/* ===================== MOBILE (≤ 980px) ===================== */
@media(max-width:1140px){
  .menu-toggle{display:inline-flex}
  .dd-mega{display:none !important}
  body.menu-open .menu-toggle,body.menu-open header.nav.solid .menu-toggle,body.menu-open header.nav.always .menu-toggle{color:#fff}
  .menu-toggle:hover .mt-txt{color:var(--orange)}
  body.menu-open header.nav{background:transparent !important;box-shadow:none !important;backdrop-filter:none !important}
  body.menu-open header.nav .logo,body.menu-open header.nav.solid .logo,body.menu-open header.nav.always .logo{color:#fff}
  /* overlay */
  .nav-links{position:fixed !important;inset:0;width:100% !important;height:100%;max-width:none;
    display:flex !important;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:stretch;gap:0;
    background:linear-gradient(165deg,#0e1a16 0%,#0b120f 100%);
    padding:104px 0 40px;margin:0;transform:none !important;border:0;box-shadow:none;
    opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),visibility .5s;z-index:90;overflow-y:auto}
  .nav-links.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto}
  .nav-links>a,.nav-links>.dd,.nav-links>.menu-foot{width:100%;max-width:var(--maxw);margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-left:32px;padding-right:32px}
  .nav-links>a,.nav-links .dd>.dd-t{font-family:var(--font-display) !important;font-weight:300;
    font-size:clamp(28px,8.5vw,44px) !important;line-height:1.16;letter-spacing:-.02em;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.94) !important;display:block;padding:7px 32px !important;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:color .25s var(--ease),opacity .6s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease)}
  .nav-links>a::after{display:none !important}
  .nav-links>a:hover,.nav-links .dd>.dd-t:hover{color:var(--orange) !important}
  .nav-links.open>a,.nav-links.open .dd>.dd-t{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .nav-links.open>*:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.04s}.nav-links.open>*:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.09s}
  .nav-links.open>*:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.14s}.nav-links.open>*:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.19s}
  .nav-links.open>*:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.24s}.nav-links.open>*:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.29s}
  .nav-links .dd{display:block}
  .nav-links .dd .cv{display:none}
  .nav-links .dd-menu{position:static !important;opacity:1 !important;visibility:visible !important;transform:none !important;padding:0;min-width:0;display:block !important}
  .nav-links .dd-menu .inner{background:none;border:0;box-shadow:none;padding:0 32px 10px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 26px}
  .nav-links .dd-menu a{display:inline-block;font-size:14.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.46);padding:4px 0;border:0}
  .nav-links .dd-menu a:hover{background:none;color:var(--orange)}
  .nav-links>a.btn{background:none !important;border:0 !important;box-shadow:none !important;border-radius:0 !important;color:var(--orange) !important;font-weight:400;margin-top:4px}
  .nav-links>a.btn:hover{transform:none;color:#ffce7a !important}
  .menu-foot{margin-top:auto;padding:30px 32px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .6s var(--ease) .34s,transform .6s var(--ease) .34s}
  .nav-links.open .menu-foot{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .menu-foot .mf-col{font-size:13.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);line-height:1.7}
  .menu-foot .mf-k{display:block;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:600;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);margin-bottom:9px}
  .menu-foot a:hover{color:#fff}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .nav-links{padding:92px 0 32px}
  .nav-links>a,.nav-links .dd>.dd-t{font-size:clamp(26px,8vw,38px) !important;padding:6px 20px !important}
  .nav-links>a,.nav-links>.dd,.nav-links>.menu-foot{padding-left:0;padding-right:0}
  .nav-links .dd-menu .inner{padding:0 20px 10px}
  .menu-foot{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px;padding:26px 20px 0}
}

@media(max-width:680px){
  .pad{padding:84px 0}.pad-sm{padding:64px 0}
  .hero h1{line-height:1.0}
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW FRONTIER PALETTE — nav always dark + blue/green glows
   (appended last so it wins on equal specificity)
   ============================================================ */
/* — top menu stays dark in every state (scrolled, subpages) — */
header.nav.solid,header.nav.always{
  background:rgba(11,18,15,.82) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(16px);backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(16px);
  box-shadow:inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.07) !important}
/* logo: always the light (orange + white) version */
header.nav .logo .logo-dark{display:none !important}
header.nav .logo .logo-light{display:block !important}
/* nav links + toggle: always light */
header.nav.solid .nav-links>a,header.nav.always .nav-links>a,
header.nav.solid .dd>.dd-t,header.nav.always .dd>.dd-t{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85) !important}
header.nav.solid .nav-links>a:hover,header.nav.always .nav-links>a:hover,
header.nav.solid .dd:hover>.dd-t,header.nav.always .dd:hover>.dd-t,
header.nav.solid .dd.active>.dd-t,header.nav.always .dd.active>.dd-t,
header.nav.solid .nav-links>a.active,header.nav.always .nav-links>a.active{color:var(--orange) !important}
header.nav.solid .menu-toggle,header.nav.always .menu-toggle{color:#fff !important}
header.nav.solid .logo,header.nav.always .logo{color:#fff}

/* — dark sections: deep green-black base + blue/green/teal glows (yellow stays the hero) — */
.hero::before{background:
  radial-gradient(840px 580px at 80% 24%,rgba(252,177,63,.16),transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(720px 540px at 12% 88%,rgba(0,163,173,.20),transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(760px 640px at 52% 118%,rgba(91,201,127,.14),transparent 62%),
  linear-gradient(180deg,#0e1a16 0%,#070f0d 100%) !important}
.ahero::before{background:
  radial-gradient(880px 600px at 82% 18%,rgba(252,177,63,.18),transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(720px 520px at 6% 104%,rgba(0,163,173,.20),transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(720px 620px at 48% 120%,rgba(91,201,127,.13),transparent 62%) !important}
.phero::before{background:
  radial-gradient(800px 480px at 85% 10%,rgba(252,177,63,.16),transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(620px 480px at 4% 108%,rgba(0,163,173,.20),transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(640px 520px at 50% 124%,rgba(91,201,127,.12),transparent 62%) !important}
.cta::before{background:
  radial-gradient(680px 380px at 50% 0%,rgba(252,177,63,.18),transparent 65%),
  radial-gradient(680px 420px at 88% 110%,rgba(0,163,173,.18),transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(620px 420px at 8% 120%,rgba(91,201,127,.13),transparent 62%) !important}

/* a touch of the blue/green combo on supporting accents */
.pill.blue{background:#e0f3f1;color:var(--teal)}
.stat .n small{color:var(--green)}

/* ============================================================
   PARTNERS — logo strip (real institution logos)
   ============================================================ */
.partner-logos{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:40px 56px;margin-top:44px}
.partner-logos a,.partner-logos span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.partner-logos img{height:52px;width:auto;max-width:190px;object-fit:contain;
  filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.6;transition:filter .3s var(--ease),opacity .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease)}
.partner-logos a:hover img,.partner-logos span:hover img{filter:grayscale(0);opacity:1;transform:translateY(-2px)}
@media(max-width:680px){.partner-logos{gap:30px 34px}.partner-logos img{height:42px;max-width:150px}}

/* ============================================================
   REAL IMAGERY — fill visual placeholders (Selecta licensed photos)
   ============================================================ */
/* full-bleed hero background photos (subpage heroes) */
.hero-photo{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:0;opacity:.42}
.ahero::before,.phero::before{z-index:1}
/* impact-row big-stat panels */
.impact-vis img.iv-svg{object-fit:cover;opacity:1}
/* premium cards (about) */
.pcard .vis>img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:0}
.pcard .vis::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,13,11,.5),rgba(8,13,11,.04) 42%,rgba(8,13,11,.12))}
.pcard .vis .lbl{z-index:3}
/* dark panels (technology / therapeutics) */
.panel>img.panel-img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:0}
.panel .panel-shade{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,13,11,.32),rgba(8,13,11,.86)),radial-gradient(110% 80% at 80% 8%,rgba(252,177,63,.16),transparent 60%)}
.panel .tag,.panel .cap{z-index:4}
/* story-phase visuals (our-story) */
.sp-vis>img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
/* home therapeutics card tops */
.tcard .top>img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.tcard .top::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,13,11,.15),rgba(8,13,11,.45))}
/* generic photo band */
.photo-band{position:relative;min-height:340px;overflow:hidden;display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;color:#fff}
.photo-band>img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:0}
.photo-band::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,13,11,.55),rgba(8,13,11,.72))}
.photo-band .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}

/* ============================================================
   IMPACT — alternating theme rows (New Frontier /impact style)
   ============================================================ */
.impact-row{padding:92px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.impact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.02fr .98fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.impact-row.rev .impact-vis{order:-1}
.impact-text h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.8vw,46px);font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.05;margin-top:18px}
.impact-text h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--orange-deep)}
.impact-text .lead{margin-top:20px}
.impact-metrics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px;margin-top:34px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:28px}
.im .v{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(24px,2.9vw,36px);color:var(--orange-deep);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.im .v small{font-size:.5em;color:var(--orange-deep);font-weight:400}
.im .k{font-size:13px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:9px;line-height:1.45}
/* big-stat visual panel */
.impact-vis{position:relative;border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:5/4;background:var(--ink-2);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.impact-vis .iv-svg{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.85}
.impact-vis::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(12,21,18,.1),rgba(12,21,18,.78)),radial-gradient(120% 80% at 78% 12%,rgba(252,177,63,.22),transparent 60%),radial-gradient(110% 80% at 10% 100%,rgba(0,163,173,.20),transparent 60%)}
.iv-stat{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:3;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;padding:36px}
.iv-stat .lbl{position:absolute;top:30px;left:36px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);font-weight:600}
.iv-stat .v{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(46px,7vw,84px);color:#fff;line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.035em}
.iv-stat .v small{font-size:.42em;color:var(--orange);font-weight:400}
.iv-stat .k{font-size:15px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.74);margin-top:12px;max-width:26ch;line-height:1.5}
@media(max-width:880px){
  .impact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .impact-row.rev .impact-vis{order:0}
  .impact-vis{max-width:480px}
}
@media(max-width:560px){.impact-metrics{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}}

/* ============================================================
   OUR ECOSYSTEM — interactive radial diagram (platform + 5 molecules)
   ============================================================ */
.eco-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;margin-top:52px}
.eco-stage{position:relative;width:100%;max-width:540px;aspect-ratio:1/1;margin:0 auto}
.eco-lines{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:1}
.eco-lines line{stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.13);stroke-width:.4;transition:stroke .25s}
.eco-item{position:absolute;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font-family:inherit;color:#fff;text-align:center;z-index:2;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent}
/* core */
.eco-core{left:50%;top:50%;width:36%;aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(252,177,63,.45);
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 32%,rgba(252,177,63,.20),transparent 70%),radial-gradient(circle at 70% 90%,rgba(0,163,173,.18),transparent 70%),#0e1a16;
  display:grid;place-content:center;box-shadow:0 0 50px -12px rgba(252,177,63,.45);transition:border-color .25s,box-shadow .25s}
.eco-core .ec-k{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);font-weight:600}
.eco-core .ec-t{font-size:clamp(15px,2vw,22px);font-weight:500;margin-top:3px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.eco-core.active,.eco-core:hover{border-color:var(--orange);box-shadow:0 0 60px -8px rgba(252,177,63,.6)}
/* nodes */
.eco-node .dot{width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(3px);backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
  display:grid;place-content:center;transition:border-color .25s var(--ease),background .25s,transform .25s var(--ease)}
.eco-node .dot b{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;letter-spacing:.01em}
.eco-node .dot small{display:block;font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);margin-top:2px}
.eco-node:hover .dot,.eco-node.active .dot{border-color:var(--orange);background:rgba(252,177,63,.16);transform:scale(1.08)}
.eco-node.active .dot small{color:rgba(252,177,63,.85)}
/* detail panel */
.eco-panel{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:4px;padding:36px 34px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);min-height:300px}
.ep-eyebrow{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange)}
.ep-title{font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,40px);font-weight:300;margin-top:12px;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.05}
.ep-meta{font-size:14.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-top:10px}
.ep-stage{display:inline-block;margin-top:18px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);background:var(--orange);padding:5px 13px;border-radius:30px}
.ep-stage:empty{display:none}
.ep-desc{font-size:15.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);line-height:1.72;margin-top:20px;max-width:46ch}
@media(max-width:880px){
  .eco-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .eco-stage{max-width:380px}
  .eco-node .dot{width:60px;height:60px}
  .eco-node .dot b{font-size:11px}
  .eco-panel{min-height:0}
}

/* ============================================================
   LANGUAGE SWITCHER (EN · SK · DE)
   ============================================================ */
/* dropdown trigger — shows current language code + caret, like the nav dropdowns */
.lang-switch{position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;margin-left:12px}
.lang-current{appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;border:0;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:600;
  font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.84);
  padding:12px 4px;line-height:1;transition:color .25s var(--ease)}
.lang-current .cv{display:inline-block;font-size:8px;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.lang-switch:hover .lang-current,.lang-switch.open .lang-current{color:var(--orange)}
.lang-switch:hover .lang-current .cv,.lang-switch.open .lang-current .cv{transform:rotate(180deg)}
header.nav.solid .lang-current,header.nav.always .lang-current{color:var(--slate)}
header.nav.solid .lang-switch:hover .lang-current,header.nav.always .lang-switch:hover .lang-current,
header.nav.solid .lang-switch.open .lang-current,header.nav.always .lang-switch.open .lang-current{color:var(--orange-deep)}
/* dropdown panel */
.lang-menu{position:absolute;top:100%;right:0;min-width:160px;background:#12201b;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:2px;box-shadow:0 22px 54px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  padding:6px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(7px);
  transition:opacity .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease),visibility .25s;z-index:130}
.lang-switch:hover .lang-menu,.lang-switch:focus-within .lang-menu,.lang-switch.open .lang-menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.lang-menu button{appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;border:0;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;
  text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:13px;font-weight:500;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  padding:9px 12px;border-radius:2px;display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:baseline;white-space:nowrap;
  transition:background .2s var(--ease),color .2s var(--ease)}
.lang-menu button b{font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.06em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.42);min-width:20px}
.lang-menu button:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);color:#fff}
.lang-menu button.active,.lang-menu button.active b{color:var(--orange)}
/* keep nav items on one line across languages (SK/DE run longer than EN) */
.nav-links>a,.nav-links .dd-t,.nav-inner .btn{white-space:nowrap}
/* full-screen mobile overlay: bigger trigger, menu expands in place (accordion) */
@media(max-width:1140px){
  .lang-switch{margin:30px 32px 0;align-self:flex-start;display:block}
  .lang-current{font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.16em;padding:8px 0}
  .lang-menu{position:static;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;box-shadow:none;background:transparent;
    border:0;padding:0;min-width:0;max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .32s var(--ease)}
  .lang-switch.open .lang-menu{max-height:220px;padding:6px 0 0}
  .lang-menu button{font-size:16px;padding:9px 0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
  .lang-menu button b{color:rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
}
/* trim desktop nav padding a touch so the longer SK/DE labels + switch fit */
@media(min-width:1141px){
  .nav-links>a,.dd>.dd-t{padding-left:11px !important;padding-right:11px !important}
  .nav-links>a.btn{margin-left:10px !important;padding-left:16px !important;padding-right:16px !important}
}

/* ============================================================
   FUNDING BAND (Recovery & Resilience Plan acknowledgement)
   light strip above the footer so the official color logo stays legible
   ============================================================ */
.funding-band{background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:24px 0}
.funding-band .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:28px;flex-wrap:wrap;text-align:left}
.funding-band img{height:48px;width:auto;flex:0 0 auto}
.funding-band p{margin:0;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--muted);max-width:56ch}
.funding-band strong{color:var(--slate);font-weight:600}
@media(max-width:680px){.funding-band .wrap{flex-direction:column;gap:14px;text-align:center}.funding-band p{font-size:12px}}

/* ============================================================
   PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT JOURNEY (process stepper, light section)
   ============================================================ */
.pipe-journey{margin:6px 0 40px}
.pj-labels{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(8,1fr);margin-bottom:14px;gap:0}
.pj-plabel{font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:7px 10px;border-radius:2px;text-align:center;align-self:start}
.pj-plabel.preclin{grid-column:1 / 6;background:rgba(252,177,63,.16);color:var(--orange-deep);margin-right:6px}
.pj-plabel.clinical{grid-column:6 / 9;background:rgba(91,201,127,.14);color:var(--green);margin-left:6px}
.pj-flow{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(8,1fr);margin:0;padding:0}
.pj-step{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;padding:0 6px}
.pj-step::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:17px;right:50%;width:100%;height:2px;background:var(--line);z-index:0}
.pj-step:first-child::before{display:none}
.pj-step.c:first-of-type::before,.pj-step.c + .pj-step.c::before{background:rgba(91,201,127,.42)}
.pj-step.p::before{background:rgba(252,177,63,.5)}
.pj-n{position:relative;z-index:1;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--line);color:var(--slate)}
.pj-step.p .pj-n{border-color:var(--orange);color:var(--orange-deep)}
.pj-step.c .pj-n{border-color:var(--green);color:var(--green)}
.pj-t{margin-top:11px;font-size:12px;line-height:1.35;color:var(--slate);max-width:13ch}
.pj-note{margin:22px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);text-align:center}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .pipe-journey{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;padding-bottom:6px}
  .pj-labels,.pj-flow{grid-template-columns:repeat(8,120px);min-width:960px}
  .pj-plabel.preclin{grid-column:1 / 6}.pj-plabel.clinical{grid-column:6 / 9}
}

/* pipeline: program that has crossed into clinical development */
.pipe-bar-cell i.clin{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--orange) 0%,var(--orange) 55%,var(--green) 95%) !important}
.pipe-stage.clin{color:var(--green);font-weight:600}

/* funding support inside the Partners section (homepage, white bg) */
.partners-funding{margin:46px auto 0;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);max-width:720px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.partners-funding .pf-label{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.partners-funding img{height:54px;width:auto;filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.6;transition:filter .3s var(--ease),opacity .3s var(--ease)}
.partners-funding img:hover{filter:grayscale(0);opacity:1}
.partners-funding p{margin:0;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--muted);max-width:58ch}

/* development journey when placed inside the dark ecosystem section */
.eco .pipe-journey{margin:46px 0 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding-top:38px}
.eco .pj-n{background:transparent;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.28);color:#fff}
.eco .pj-step.p .pj-n{border-color:var(--orange);color:var(--orange)}
.eco .pj-step.c .pj-n{border-color:#7db2e6;color:#9cc7ee}
.eco .pj-t{color:rgba(255,255,255,.64)}
.eco .pj-step::before{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.eco .pj-step.p::before{background:rgba(252,177,63,.45)}
.eco .pj-step.c::before,.eco .pj-step.c + .pj-step.c::before{background:rgba(125,178,230,.5)}
.eco .pj-note{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.eco .pj-plabel.preclin{background:rgba(252,177,63,.18);color:#fcb13f}
.eco .pj-plabel.clinical{background:rgba(125,178,230,.16);color:#9cc7ee}

/* ============================================================
   MEDIA & PRESS — on-page article lightbox
   ============================================================ */
.media-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;display:none}
.media-modal.open{display:block}
.mm-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(8,15,12,.62);backdrop-filter:blur(3px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(3px);opacity:0;transition:opacity .32s var(--ease)}
.media-modal.open .mm-backdrop{opacity:1}
.mm-panel{position:absolute;inset:2vh 2vw;max-width:none;margin:0 auto;background:#fff;border-radius:4px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px) scale(.98);transition:opacity .38s var(--ease),transform .38s var(--ease)}
.media-modal.open .mm-panel{opacity:1;transform:none}
.mm-head{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;padding:16px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);flex:0 0 auto}
.mm-src{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--orange-deep)}
.mm-title{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(15px,1.9vw,20px);line-height:1.28;margin:6px 0 0;color:var(--ink)}
.mm-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex:0 0 auto}
.mm-open{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--slate);white-space:nowrap;padding:8px 13px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:2px;transition:color .2s,border-color .2s}
.mm-open:hover{color:var(--orange-deep);border-color:var(--orange)}
.mm-close{display:grid;place-items:center;width:38px;height:38px;border:0;background:var(--cream-2);border-radius:2px;color:var(--slate);cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s,color .2s}
.mm-close:hover{background:#e4e9ee;color:var(--ink)}
.mm-body{position:relative;flex:1 1 auto;background:var(--cream)}
.mm-frame{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;background:#fff}
.mm-loader{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:16px;text-align:center;padding:28px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted);max-width:none}
.mm-loader.hide{display:none}
.mm-loader .mm-msg{max-width:42ch}
.mm-spin{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;border:2.5px solid var(--line);border-top-color:var(--orange);animation:mmspin .8s linear infinite}
@keyframes mmspin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.mitem{cursor:pointer}
@media(max-width:680px){.mm-panel{inset:0;border-radius:0}.mm-head{padding:14px 16px}.mm-open span,.mm-open{font-size:12px}}

/* news article inline media (photos & video) */
.article-media{margin:34px 0}
.article-media img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:3px}
.article-video{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:contain;background:#0c1512;border-radius:3px}
.article-media figcaption{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px;text-align:center}

/* media lightbox: fullscreen button + fullscreen state */
.mm-full{display:grid;place-items:center;width:38px;height:38px;border:0;background:var(--cream-2);border-radius:2px;color:var(--slate);cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s,color .2s}
.mm-full:hover{background:#e4e9ee;color:var(--ink)}
.mm-panel:fullscreen{inset:0;max-width:none;border-radius:0;width:100vw;height:100vh}
.mm-panel:-webkit-full-screen{inset:0;max-width:none;border-radius:0;width:100vw;height:100vh}
.mm-panel:fullscreen .mm-body,.mm-panel:-webkit-full-screen .mm-body{flex:1 1 auto}

/* footer donate / support button (links to MediSCINE) */
.foot-donate{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:22px;padding:10px 16px;border:1px solid var(--orange);border-radius:2px;color:var(--orange);font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;line-height:1;transition:background .2s var(--ease),color .2s var(--ease)}
.foot-donate:hover{background:var(--orange);color:#0c1512}
.foot-donate svg{flex:0 0 auto}

/* impact metrics: four-column variant (rows 2–5) */
.impact-metrics.four{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
@media(max-width:920px){.impact-metrics.four{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.impact-metrics.four{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* before/after uptake slider */
.ba-tabs{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-bottom:16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ba-tab{appearance:none;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font:inherit;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;padding:9px 16px;border-radius:999px;cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s,color .2s,border-color .2s}
.ba-tab:hover{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.32)}
.ba-tab.is-active{background:var(--orange);border-color:var(--orange);color:#141414}
.ba-stage{position:relative;aspect-ratio:1344/460;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4);cursor:ew-resize;touch-action:none}
.ba-slide{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .35s ease}
.ba-slide.is-active{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
.ba-slide img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;-webkit-user-drag:none;user-select:none}
.ba-after{position:absolute;inset:0}
.ba-before{position:absolute;inset:0;clip-path:inset(0 calc(100% - var(--x)) 0 0);will-change:clip-path}
.ba-divider{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:var(--x);width:2px;background:var(--orange);transform:translateX(-1px);pointer-events:none;box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.ba-handle{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;width:38px;height:38px;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);border-radius:50%;background:var(--orange);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.ba-handle::before,.ba-handle::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:50%;width:0;height:0;border-top:5px solid transparent;border-bottom:5px solid transparent;transform:translateY(-50%)}
.ba-handle::before{left:9px;border-right:7px solid #141414}
.ba-handle::after{right:9px;border-left:7px solid #141414}
.ba-lbl{position:absolute;bottom:12px;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:#fff;background:rgba(0,0,0,.55);padding:5px 10px;border-radius:4px;pointer-events:none}
.ba-lbl-b{left:12px}
.ba-lbl-a{right:12px;color:var(--orange)}
.ba-note{margin-top:14px;font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);text-align:center}