/* Elementor CSS for ubind News & Media page. Paste into Elementor Pro Custom CSS or WordPress Additional CSS. */
/* ============================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS - shared ubind system (brand jade #39b591)
============================================================ */
    :root {
	/* tokens now in the uBind Design Tokens plugin */
}

    * {
      box-sizing: border-box;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

    html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    }

    body {
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
      color: var(--ink-900);
      background: var(--paper);
      line-height: 1.55;
      font-size: 16px;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }
    
    .btn-primary:hover{
        color:white;
    }
    .btn-ghost:hover{
        color:white;
    }
    .btn-outline:hover{
        color:white;
    }

    img,
    svg {
      display: block;
      max-width: 100%;
    }

    a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    button {
      font: inherit;
      cursor: pointer;
      border: none;
      background: none;
      color: inherit;
    }

    ::selection {
      background: var(--emerald-500);
      color: #fff;
    }

    .container {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: var(--maxw);
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 32px;
    }

    @media (max-width:600px) {
      .container {
        padding: 0 20px;
      }
    }

    .block {
      position: relative;
    }

    .eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: .14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--emerald-400);
    }

    .eyebrow .dot {
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background: var(--emerald-500);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(31, 166, 122, .18);
      animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes pulse {

      0%,
      100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(31, 166, 122, .18);
      }

      50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(31, 166, 122, .04);
      }
    }

    .h-display {
      font-family: var(--font-soho-gothic-pro);
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: -.028em;
      line-height: 1.05;
      font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144;
    }

    

    /* BUTTONS */
    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 10px;
      padding: 14px 22px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 15px;
      letter-spacing: -.005em;
      white-space: nowrap;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .25s, background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
    }

    .btn-primary {
      background: var(--emerald-500);
      color: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .18) inset, 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(31, 166, 122, .5);
    }

    .btn-primary:hover {
      background: var(--emerald-600);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .18) inset, 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(31, 166, 122, .6);
    }

    .btn-ghost {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
      color: #fff;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }

    .btn-ghost:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .btn-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: #fff;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
    }

    .btn-outline:hover {
      border-color: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .arrow-svg {
      transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out);
    }

    .btn:hover .arrow-svg {
      transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    /* ============================================================
   NAV - glass pill with CSS-first mobile menu
============================================================ */
    .nav-wrap {
      position: fixed;
      top: 18px;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      z-index: 100;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), opacity .3s;
    }

    .nav-wrap.hidden {
      transform: translateY(-140%);
      opacity: 0;
    }

    .nav {
      pointer-events: auto;
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 10px 14px 10px 22px;
      background: rgba(11, 17, 15, .6);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
      border-radius: 999px;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
      transition: background .3s;
    }

    .nav.scrolled {
      background: rgba(5, 8, 7, .85);
    }

    .nav-logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 17px;
      letter-spacing: -.02em;
      padding-right: 6px;
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
    }

    .nav-logo .logo-mark {
      width: 30px;
      height: 30px;
    }

    .nav-logo .u {
      color: var(--emerald-400);
    }

    .persona-pill {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
      font-size: 10px;
      background: rgba(31, 166, 122, .18);
      border: 1px solid rgba(31, 166, 122, .3);
      color: var(--emerald-300);
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      letter-spacing: .08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-left: 4px;
    }

    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 2px;
      margin: 0 6px 0 14px;
    }

    .nav-link {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
      font-size: 14px;
      padding: 8px 13px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      transition: background .2s, color .2s;
      position: relative;
    }

    .nav-link:hover {
      color: #fff;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    }

    .nav-link.active {
      color: var(--emerald-300);
      background: rgba(31, 166, 122, .14);
    }

    .nav-cta {
      font-size: 14px;
      padding: 10px 18px;
    }

    .nav-toggle-cb {
      display: none;
    }

    .nav-burger {
      display: none;
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      cursor: pointer;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
      margin-left: 4px;
    }

    .nav-burger span {
      display: block;
      width: 18px;
      height: 2px;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out), opacity .2s;
    }

    .nav-toggle-cb:checked~.nav-burger span:nth-child(1) {
      transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
    }

    .nav-toggle-cb:checked~.nav-burger span:nth-child(2) {
      opacity: 0;
    }

    .nav-toggle-cb:checked~.nav-burger span:nth-child(3) {
      transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    @media (max-width:920px) {
      .nav {
        padding: 8px 8px 8px 16px;
      }

      .nav-burger {
        display: flex;
      }

      .nav-links {
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(100% + 12px);
        right: 0;
        left: 0;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 4px;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 10px;
        background: rgba(8, 17, 14, .92);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
        border-radius: 18px;
        box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-10px) scale(.98);
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: opacity .25s var(--ease-out), transform .25s var(--ease-out);
        transform-origin: top;
      }

      .nav-link {
        padding: 12px 14px;
        font-size: 15px;
      }

      .nav-toggle-cb:checked~.nav-links {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        pointer-events: auto;
      }
    }

    /* ============================================================
   HERO - split: headline + featured latest story
============================================================ */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: auto;
      background: var(--ink-1000);
      color: #fff;
      overflow: hidden;
      isolation: isolate;
    }

    .hero-mesh {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: -3;
      background:
        radial-gradient(70% 60% at 18% 20%, rgba(31, 166, 122, .45) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(60% 50% at 88% 30%, rgba(105, 224, 176, .22) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(80% 70% at 50% 100%, rgba(18, 138, 95, .32) 0%, transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #061a14 0%, #08231b 60%, #050d0b 100%);
      animation: mesh-shift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    @keyframes mesh-shift {
      0% {
        filter: hue-rotate(0deg) saturate(1);
      }

      100% {
        filter: hue-rotate(-8deg) saturate(1.15);
      }
    }

    .hero-grid-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: -2;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 64px 64px;
      -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
      mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
      animation: grid-pan 30s linear infinite;
    }

    @keyframes grid-pan {
      from {
        background-position: 0 0;
      }

      to {
        background-position: 64px 64px;
      }
    }

    .glow-orb {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(60px);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: -1;
    }

    .orb-1 {
      width: 520px;
      height: 520px;
      right: -120px;
      top: 18%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31, 166, 122, .5) 0%, transparent 60%);
      animation: drift1 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    .orb-2 {
      width: 380px;
      height: 380px;
      left: -80px;
      bottom: 6%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(105, 224, 176, .35) 0%, transparent 60%);
      animation: drift2 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    @keyframes drift1 {
      to {
        transform: translate(-40px, 40px);
      }
    }

    @keyframes drift2 {
      to {
        transform: translate(40px, -30px);
      }
    }

    .hero-inner {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.04fr .96fr;
      gap: 56px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    @media (max-width:960px) {
      .hero-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 44px;
      }
    }

    .hero-eyebrow {
      color: var(--emerald-300);
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .hero h1 {
      font-size: clamp(38px, 5.4vw, 68px);
    }

    .hero-sub {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
      font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 19px);
      max-width: 560px;
      margin-top: 22px;
    }

    .hero-ctas {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-top: 34px;
    }

    .hero-chips {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-top: 34px;
    }

    .hero-chip {
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: .06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
      padding: 7px 13px;
      border-radius: 999px;
    }

    /* Featured story card (hero right) */
    .feature-card {
      position: relative;
      display: block;
      border-radius: var(--r-xl);
      overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 28, 23, .9), rgba(8, 17, 14, .92));
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
      box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7);
      transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), border-color .4s, box-shadow .4s;
    }

    .feature-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      border-color: rgba(31, 166, 122, .45);
      box-shadow: 0 50px 110px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .8), 0 0 0 1px rgba(31, 166, 122, .25);
    }

    .feature-visual {
      position: relative;
      aspect-ratio: 16/9;
      overflow: hidden;
      background:
        radial-gradient(120% 120% at 80% 10%, rgba(57, 181, 145, .35), transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(120% 120% at 10% 100%, rgba(31, 166, 122, .3), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #0a3d31, #062b22);
    }

    .feature-visual svg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      opacity: .7;
      transition: transform .8s var(--ease-out);
    }

    .feature-card:hover .feature-visual svg {
      transform: scale(1.06) rotate(2deg);
    }

    .feature-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 16px;
      left: 16px;
      z-index: 2;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 7px;
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
      font-size: 10px;
      letter-spacing: .1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #04130d;
      background: var(--emerald-300);
      padding: 6px 12px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .feature-body {
      padding: 26px 26px 30px;
    }

    .feature-body .chip-cat {
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .feature-title {
      font-family: var(--font-soho-gothic-pro);
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: -.02em;
      line-height: 1.08;
      font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 29px);
      color: #fff;
    }

    .feature-card:hover .feature-title {
      color: var(--emerald-200);
    }

    .feature-excerpt {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .66);
      font-size: 15px;
      margin-top: 14px;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .feature-foot {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      margin-top: 22px;
    }

    .feature-meta {
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
      font-size: 12px;
      letter-spacing: .05em;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
    }

    /* read-more pill (shared) */
    .read-more {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 7px;
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--emerald-300);
      transition: gap .25s var(--ease-out), color .2s;
    }

    .read-more svg {
      transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out);
    }

    /* ============================================================
   STORIES - filter bar + responsive grid of cards
============================================================ */
    .stories {
      background: var(--paper);
      color: var(--ink-900);
      position: relative;
    }

    .stories::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      background:
        radial-gradient(55% 45% at 10% 0%, rgba(57, 181, 145, .10), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(50% 45% at 94% 6%, rgba(105, 224, 176, .12), transparent 62%);
    }

    .stories>.container {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .stories .section-head {
      margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .section-head {
      max-width: 760px;
    }

    .section-head h2 {
      font-size: clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 52px);
      margin-top: 16px;
      color: var(--ink-1000);
    }

    .section-head p {
      color: var(--ink-500);
      margin-top: 16px;
      font-size: 16.5px;
    }

    .filter-bar {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin: 8px 0 40px;
    }

    @media (max-width:600px) {
      .filter-bar {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 8px;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scrollbar-width: none;
      }

      .filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
      }
    }

    .chip {
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
      font-size: 12px;
      letter-spacing: .05em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-600);
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid var(--ink-200);
      padding: 9px 16px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      transition: transform .2s var(--ease-out), background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
    }

    .chip:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      color: var(--emerald-700);
      border-color: var(--emerald-300);
      background: var(--emerald-50);
    }

    .chip.is-active {
      color: #fff;
      background: var(--emerald-500);
      border-color: transparent;
      font-weight: 600;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(31, 166, 122, .6);
    }

    .news-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
    }

    @media (max-width:980px) {
      .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
    }

    @media (max-width:620px) {
      .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    /* Category accent colours - bright defaults (used on the dark hero featured card) */
    .cat-industry {
      --cat: var(--emerald-400);
      --cat-soft: rgba(57, 181, 145, .16);
    }

    .cat-press {
      --cat: var(--sky);
      --cat-soft: rgba(97, 197, 255, .16);
    }

    .cat-product {
      --cat: var(--citrus);
      --cat-soft: rgba(216, 255, 90, .14);
    }

    .cat-media {
      --cat: var(--magenta);
      --cat-soft: rgba(232, 121, 249, .16);
    }

    /* Category accent colours - deeper variants tuned for light backgrounds */
    .stories .cat-industry {
      --cat: #128a5f;
      --cat-soft: #e7f7ef;
    }

    .stories .cat-press {
      --cat: #1689c9;
      --cat-soft: #e7f4fc;
    }

    .stories .cat-product {
      --cat: #6f9b07;
      --cat-soft: #f2f9dd;
    }

    .stories .cat-media {
      --cat: #bb46d6;
      --cat-soft: #fbecfd;
    }

    .chip-cat {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 7px;
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
      font-size: 12px;
      letter-spacing: .1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--cat);
      background: var(--cat-soft);
      border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat) 30%, transparent);
      padding: 5px 10px;
      border-radius: 999px;
    }

    @supports not (color: color-mix(in srgb, red, blue)) {
      .chip-cat {
        border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
      }
    }

    .news-card {
      position: relative;
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
      border-radius: var(--r-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out), border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s, opacity .35s;
    }

    .news-card .card-link {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .news-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat) 40%, var(--ink-100));
      box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -22px rgba(31, 166, 122, .28);
    }

    @supports not (color: color-mix(in srgb, red, blue)) {
      .news-card:hover {
        border-color: var(--emerald-300);
      }
    }

    .thumb {
      position: relative;
      aspect-ratio: 16/10;
      overflow: hidden;
      background:
        radial-gradient(130% 130% at 80% 6%, var(--cat-soft), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(150deg, var(--emerald-50) 0%, #eef6f1 60%, #e9f3ed 100%);
    }

    .thumb::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .5));
    }

    .thumb-motif {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      color: var(--cat);
      opacity: .5;
      transition: transform .7s var(--ease-out), opacity .4s;
    }

    .news-card:hover .thumb-motif {
      transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-4px);
      opacity: .8;
    }

    .thumb-index {
      position: absolute;
      top: 14px;
      right: 18px;
      z-index: 1;
      font-family: var(--font-soho-gothic-pro);
      font-size: 40px;
      font-weight: 300;
      font-style: italic;
      color: rgba(18, 138, 95, .18);
      line-height: 1;
      transition: color .3s;
    }

    .news-card:hover .thumb-index {
      color: rgba(18, 138, 95, .32);
    }

    .thumb-cat {
      position: absolute;
      left: 16px;
      bottom: 14px;
      z-index: 1;
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
      font-size: 10px;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--cat);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .card-body {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      flex: 1;
      padding: 20px 20px 22px;
    }

    .card-body .chip-cat {
      align-self: flex-start;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-soho-gothic-pro);
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: -.015em;
      line-height: 1.15;
      font-size: 19px;
      color: var(--ink-1000);
      transition: color .25s;
    }

    .news-card:hover .card-title {
      color: var(--emerald-700);
    }

    .card-excerpt {
      color: var(--ink-500);
      font-size: 13.5px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-top: 12px;
    }

    .card-foot {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      margin-top: auto;
      padding-top: 18px;
    }

    .card-foot .card-meta {
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
      font-size: 10.5px;
      letter-spacing: .05em;
      color: var(--ink-400);
    }

    .news-card .read-more {
      color: var(--emerald-600);
    }

    .news-card:hover .read-more {
      gap: 11px;
      color: var(--cat);
    }

    .news-card:hover .read-more svg {
      transform: translateX(3px);
    }

    .news-empty {
      grid-column: 1/-1;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 60px 20px;
      color: var(--ink-400);
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
      font-size: 13px;
      display: none;
    }

    /* ============================================================
   PRESS - media enquiries (light)
============================================================ */
    .press {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper), var(--emerald-50));
      color: var(--ink-900);
    }

    .press-grid {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr;
      gap: 48px;
      align-items: center;
      border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
      border-radius: var(--r-xl);
      padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px);
      background: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -40px rgba(31, 166, 122, .3);
    }

    .press-grid::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      width: 340px;
      height: 340px;
      right: -120px;
      top: -150px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(57, 181, 145, .16), transparent 70%);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .press-grid>* {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    @media (max-width:860px) {
      .press-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 34px;
      }
    }

    .press h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-soho-gothic-pro);
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: -.02em;
      font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px);
      line-height: 1.05;
      color: var(--ink-1000);
    }

    .press p {
      color: var(--ink-500);
      margin-top: 16px;
      font-size: 16px;
      max-width: 48ch;
    }

    .press-contacts {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .press-contact {
      display: flex;
      gap: 14px;
      align-items: flex-start;
      padding: 16px 18px;
      border-radius: var(--r-md);
      background: var(--paper);
      border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
      transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out), border-color .25s, background .25s, box-shadow .25s;
    }

    .press-contact:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      border-color: var(--emerald-300);
      background: var(--emerald-50);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -18px rgba(31, 166, 122, .4);
    }

    .press-contact .ic {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald-50), var(--emerald-100));
      border: 1px solid var(--emerald-200);
      color: var(--emerald-700);
    }

    .press-contact>span:last-child {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .press-contact .lbl {
      display: block;
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
      font-size: 10px;
      letter-spacing: .1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-450);
    }

    .press-contact .val {
      display: block;
      font-size: 15px;
      color: var(--ink-900);
      font-weight: 500;
      margin-top: 3px;
    }

    .press-actions {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-top: 26px;
    }

    .press .btn-outline {
      color: var(--ink-900);
      border-color: var(--ink-200);
    }

    .press .btn-outline:hover {
      border-color: var(--ink-900);
    }

    /* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER - bright emerald-tinted accent
============================================================ */
@media (max-width:520px) {
}

@keyframes pop {
      from {
        transform: scale(.92);
        opacity: 0;
      }

      to {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
      }
    }

    /* ============================================================
   FINAL CTA
============================================================ */
    .final-cta {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-1000), var(--emerald-950));
      color: #fff;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .final-cta h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-soho-gothic-pro);
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: -.02em;
      font-size: clamp(30px, 4.4vw, 52px);
      line-height: 1.04;
      max-width: 20ch;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .final-cta p {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .66);
      margin: 18px auto 0;
      max-width: 60ch;
      font-size: 16.5px;
    }

    .final-cta .ctas {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-top: 32px;
    }

    .final-cta .phone {
      margin-top: 24px;
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
      font-size: 13px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
    }

    .final-cta .phone a {
      color: var(--emerald-300);
    }

    /* FOOTER */
    footer {
      background: #050807;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
      padding: 80px 0 40px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    }

    .footer-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 40px;
      margin-bottom: 60px;
    }

    @media (max-width:900px) {
      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width:540px) {
      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    .footer-brand {
      max-width: 340px;
    }

    .footer-brand .logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 22px;
      letter-spacing: -.02em;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .footer-brand .tag {
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
      font-size: 12px;
      color: var(--emerald-400);
      letter-spacing: .1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .footer-brand p {
      font-size: 14.5px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-top: 16px;
    }

    .footer-social {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .footer-social a {
      width: 38px;
      height: 38px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
      transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out), color .25s, border-color .25s, background .25s;
    }

    .footer-social a:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      color: var(--emerald-300);
      border-color: rgba(31, 166, 122, .4);
      background: rgba(31, 166, 122, .1);
    }

    .footer-col h5 {
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 13px;
      font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
      letter-spacing: .1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .footer-col ul {
      list-style: none;
    }

    .footer-col li {
      padding: 6px 0;
    }

    .footer-col a {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
      font-size: 14px;
      transition: color .2s;
    }

    .footer-col a:hover {
      color: var(--emerald-400);
    }

    .footer-bottom {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      padding-top: 30px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
      font-size: 13px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .footer-bottom a {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
      margin-left: 18px;
      transition: color .2s;
    }

    .footer-bottom a:hover {
      color: #fff;
    }

    /* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
============================================================ */
    .reveal.reveal-armed:not(.visible) {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(26px);
      transition: opacity .7s var(--ease-out), transform .7s var(--ease-out);
    }

    .reveal.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .reveal-stagger.reveal-armed:not(.visible)>* {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(26px);
      transition: opacity .6s var(--ease-out), transform .6s var(--ease-out);
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>* {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(1) {
      transition-delay: 0s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(2) {
      transition-delay: .06s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(3) {
      transition-delay: .12s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(4) {
      transition-delay: .18s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(5) {
      transition-delay: .24s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(6) {
      transition-delay: .3s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(7) {
      transition-delay: .36s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(8) {
      transition-delay: .42s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(9) {
      transition-delay: .48s;
    }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {

      *,
      *::before,
      *::after {
        animation-duration: .001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: .001ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
      }

      .reveal,
      .reveal-stagger>* {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
      }
    }

    /* NEWSLETTER MAILCHIMP INTEGRATION */
/* Moved out of this widget's inline <style> so it is served as a cacheable file. */
/* Elementor CSS for ubind News & Media page. Paste into Elementor Pro Custom CSS or WordPress Additional CSS. */
    

    /* ============================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS - shared ubind system (brand jade #39b591)
============================================================ */
    :root {
	/* tokens now in the uBind Design Tokens plugin */
}

    * {
        box-sizing: border-box;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
    }

    html {
        scroll-behavior: smooth;
        -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
        -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    }

    body {
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
        color: var(--ink-900);
        background: var(--paper);
        line-height: 1.55;
        font-size: 16px;
        overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    .btn-primary:hover {
        color: white;
    }

    .btn-ghost:hover {
        color: white;
    }

    .btn-outline:hover {
        color: white;
    }

    img,
    svg {
        display: block;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    a {
        color: inherit;
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    button {
        font: inherit;
        cursor: pointer;
        border: none;
        background: none;
        color: inherit;
    }

    ::selection {
        background: var(--emerald-500);
        color: #fff;
    }

    .container {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: var(--maxw);
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 32px;
    }

    @media (max-width:600px) {
        .container {
            padding: 0 20px;
        }
    }

    .block {
        position: relative;
    }

    .eyebrow {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
        font-size: 12px;
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: .14em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--emerald-400);
    }

    .eyebrow .dot {
        width: 6px;
        height: 6px;
        background: var(--emerald-500);
        border-radius: 50%;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(31, 166, 122, .18);
        animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes pulse {

        0%,
        100% {
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(31, 166, 122, .18);
        }

        50% {
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(31, 166, 122, .04);
        }
    }

    .h-display {
        font-family: var(--font-soho-gothic-pro);
        font-weight: 400;
        letter-spacing: -.028em;
        line-height: 1.05;
        font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144;
    }

    

    /* BUTTONS */
    .btn {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 14px 22px;
        border-radius: 999px;
        font-weight: 500;
        font-size: 15px;
        letter-spacing: -.005em;
        white-space: nowrap;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .25s, background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
    }

    .btn-primary {
        background: var(--emerald-500);
        color: #fff;
        box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .18) inset, 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(31, 166, 122, .5);
    }

    .btn-primary:hover {
        background: var(--emerald-600);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .18) inset, 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(31, 166, 122, .6);
    }

    .btn-ghost {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
        color: #fff;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }

    .btn-ghost:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .btn-outline {
        background: transparent;
        color: #fff;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
    }

    .btn-outline:hover {
        border-color: #fff;
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .arrow-svg {
        transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out);
    }

    .btn:hover .arrow-svg {
        transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    /* ============================================================
   NAV - glass pill with CSS-first mobile menu
============================================================ */
    .nav-wrap {
        position: fixed;
        top: 18px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        z-index: 100;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), opacity .3s;
    }

    .nav-wrap.hidden {
        transform: translateY(-140%);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .nav {
        pointer-events: auto;
        position: relative;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 10px 14px 10px 22px;
        background: rgba(11, 17, 15, .6);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
        border-radius: 999px;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
        transition: background .3s;
    }

    .nav.scrolled {
        background: rgba(5, 8, 7, .85);
    }

    .nav-logo {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        color: #fff;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 17px;
        letter-spacing: -.02em;
        padding-right: 6px;
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
    }

    .nav-logo .logo-mark {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }

    .nav-logo .u {
        color: var(--emerald-400);
    }

    .persona-pill {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
        font-size: 10px;
        background: rgba(31, 166, 122, .18);
        border: 1px solid rgba(31, 166, 122, .3);
        color: var(--emerald-300);
        padding: 4px 10px;
        border-radius: 999px;
        letter-spacing: .08em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        margin-left: 4px;
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 2px;
        margin: 0 6px 0 14px;
    }

    .nav-link {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 8px 13px;
        border-radius: 999px;
        transition: background .2s, color .2s;
        position: relative;
    }

    .nav-link:hover {
        color: #fff;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    }

    .nav-link.active {
        color: var(--emerald-300);
        background: rgba(31, 166, 122, .14);
    }

    .nav-cta {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 10px 18px;
    }

    .nav-toggle-cb {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-burger {
        display: none;
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        cursor: pointer;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 5px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
        margin-left: 4px;
    }

    .nav-burger span {
        display: block;
        width: 18px;
        height: 2px;
        background: #fff;
        border-radius: 2px;
        transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out), opacity .2s;
    }

    .nav-toggle-cb:checked~.nav-burger span:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
    }

    .nav-toggle-cb:checked~.nav-burger span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .nav-toggle-cb:checked~.nav-burger span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    @media (max-width:920px) {
        .nav {
            padding: 8px 8px 8px 16px;
        }

        .nav-burger {
            display: flex;
        }

        .nav-links {
            position: absolute;
            top: calc(100% + 12px);
            right: 0;
            left: 0;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: stretch;
            gap: 4px;
            margin: 0;
            padding: 10px;
            background: rgba(8, 17, 14, .92);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
            border-radius: 18px;
            box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(-10px) scale(.98);
            pointer-events: none;
            transition: opacity .25s var(--ease-out), transform .25s var(--ease-out);
            transform-origin: top;
        }

        .nav-link {
            padding: 12px 14px;
            font-size: 15px;
        }

        .nav-toggle-cb:checked~.nav-links {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
            pointer-events: auto;
        }
    }

    /* ============================================================
   HERO - split: headline + featured latest story
============================================================ */
    .hero {
        position: relative;
        min-height: auto;
        background: var(--ink-1000);
        color: #fff;
        overflow: hidden;
        isolation: isolate;
    }

    .hero-mesh {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        z-index: -3;
        background:
            radial-gradient(70% 60% at 18% 20%, rgba(31, 166, 122, .45) 0%, transparent 60%),
            radial-gradient(60% 50% at 88% 30%, rgba(105, 224, 176, .22) 0%, transparent 60%),
            radial-gradient(80% 70% at 50% 100%, rgba(18, 138, 95, .32) 0%, transparent 70%),
            linear-gradient(180deg, #061a14 0%, #08231b 60%, #050d0b 100%);
        animation: mesh-shift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    @keyframes mesh-shift {
        0% {
            filter: hue-rotate(0deg) saturate(1);
        }

        100% {
            filter: hue-rotate(-8deg) saturate(1.15);
        }
    }

    .hero-grid-bg {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        z-index: -2;
        background-image:
            linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 1px, transparent 1px),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 1px, transparent 1px);
        background-size: 64px 64px;
        -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
        mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
        animation: grid-pan 30s linear infinite;
    }

    @keyframes grid-pan {
        from {
            background-position: 0 0;
        }

        to {
            background-position: 64px 64px;
        }
    }

    .glow-orb {
        position: absolute;
        border-radius: 50%;
        filter: blur(60px);
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: -1;
    }

    .orb-1 {
        width: 520px;
        height: 520px;
        right: -120px;
        top: 18%;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31, 166, 122, .5) 0%, transparent 60%);
        animation: drift1 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    .orb-2 {
        width: 380px;
        height: 380px;
        left: -80px;
        bottom: 6%;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(105, 224, 176, .35) 0%, transparent 60%);
        animation: drift2 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    @keyframes drift1 {
        to {
            transform: translate(-40px, 40px);
        }
    }

    @keyframes drift2 {
        to {
            transform: translate(40px, -30px);
        }
    }

    .hero-inner {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1.04fr .96fr;
        gap: 56px;
        align-items: center;
    }

    @media (max-width:960px) {
        .hero-inner {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 44px;
        }
    }

    .hero-eyebrow {
        color: var(--emerald-300);
        margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: clamp(38px, 5.4vw, 68px);
    }

    .hero-sub {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
        font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 19px);
        max-width: 560px;
        margin-top: 22px;
    }

    .hero-ctas {
        display: flex;
        gap: 12px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        margin-top: 34px;
    }

    .hero-chips {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 8px;
        margin-top: 34px;
    }

    .hero-chip {
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: .06em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
        padding: 7px 13px;
        border-radius: 999px;
    }

    /* Featured story card (hero right) */
    .feature-card {
        position: relative;
        display: block;
        border-radius: var(--r-xl);
        overflow: hidden;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 28, 23, .9), rgba(8, 17, 14, .92));
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
        box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7);
        transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), border-color .4s, box-shadow .4s;
    }

    .feature-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
        border-color: rgba(31, 166, 122, .45);
        box-shadow: 0 50px 110px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .8), 0 0 0 1px rgba(31, 166, 122, .25);
    }

    .feature-visual {
        position: relative;
        aspect-ratio: 16/9;
        overflow: hidden;
        background:
            radial-gradient(120% 120% at 80% 10%, rgba(57, 181, 145, .35), transparent 55%),
            radial-gradient(120% 120% at 10% 100%, rgba(31, 166, 122, .3), transparent 60%),
            linear-gradient(135deg, #0a3d31, #062b22);
    }

    .feature-visual svg {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        opacity: .7;
        transition: transform .8s var(--ease-out);
    }

    .feature-card:hover .feature-visual svg {
        transform: scale(1.06) rotate(2deg);
    }

    .feature-badge {
        position: absolute;
        top: 16px;
        left: 16px;
        z-index: 2;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 7px;
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: .1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: #04130d;
        background: var(--emerald-300);
        padding: 6px 12px;
        border-radius: 999px;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .feature-body {
        padding: 26px 26px 30px;
    }

    .feature-body .chip-cat {
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .feature-title {
        font-family: var(--font-soho-gothic-pro);
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: -.02em;
        line-height: 1.08;
        font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 29px);
        color: #fff;
    }

    .feature-card:hover .feature-title {
        color: var(--emerald-200);
    }

    .feature-excerpt {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .66);
        font-size: 15px;
        margin-top: 14px;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .feature-foot {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        margin-top: 22px;
    }

    .feature-meta {
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
        font-size: 12px;
        letter-spacing: .05em;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
    }

    /* read-more pill (shared) */
    .read-more {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 7px;
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: var(--emerald-300);
        transition: gap .25s var(--ease-out), color .2s;
    }

    .read-more svg {
        transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out);
    }

    /* ============================================================
   STORIES - filter bar + responsive grid of cards
============================================================ */
    .stories {
        background: var(--paper);
        color: var(--ink-900);
        position: relative;
    }

    .stories::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        background:
            radial-gradient(55% 45% at 10% 0%, rgba(57, 181, 145, .10), transparent 60%),
            radial-gradient(50% 45% at 94% 6%, rgba(105, 224, 176, .12), transparent 62%);
    }

    .stories>.container {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .stories .section-head {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .section-head {
        max-width: 760px;
    }

    .section-head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 52px);
        margin-top: 16px;
        color: var(--ink-1000);
    }

    .section-head p {
        color: var(--ink-500);
        margin-top: 16px;
        font-size: 16.5px;
    }

    .filter-bar {
        display: flex;
        gap: 10px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        margin: 8px 0 40px;
    }

    @media (max-width:600px) {
        .filter-bar {
            flex-wrap: nowrap;
            overflow-x: auto;
            padding-bottom: 8px;
            -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
            scrollbar-width: none;
        }

        .filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
            display: none;
        }
    }

    .chip {
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
        font-size: 12px;
        letter-spacing: .05em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--ink-600);
        background: #fff;
        border: 1px solid var(--ink-200);
        padding: 9px 16px;
        border-radius: 999px;
        white-space: nowrap;
        transition: transform .2s var(--ease-out), background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
    }

    .chip:hover {
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        color: var(--emerald-700);
        border-color: var(--emerald-300);
        background: var(--emerald-50);
    }

    .chip.is-active {
        color: #fff;
        background: var(--emerald-500);
        border-color: transparent;
        font-weight: 600;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(31, 166, 122, .6);
    }

    .news-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }

    @media (max-width:980px) {
        .news-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
    }

    @media (max-width:620px) {
        .news-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
    }

    /* Category accent colours - bright defaults (used on the dark hero featured card) */
    .cat-industry {
        --cat: var(--emerald-400);
        --cat-soft: rgba(57, 181, 145, .16);
    }

    .cat-press {
        --cat: var(--sky);
        --cat-soft: rgba(97, 197, 255, .16);
    }

    .cat-product {
        --cat: var(--citrus);
        --cat-soft: rgba(216, 255, 90, .14);
    }

    .cat-media {
        --cat: var(--magenta);
        --cat-soft: rgba(232, 121, 249, .16);
    }

    /* Category accent colours - deeper variants tuned for light backgrounds */
    .stories .cat-industry {
        --cat: #128a5f;
        --cat-soft: #e7f7ef;
    }

    .stories .cat-press {
        --cat: #1689c9;
        --cat-soft: #e7f4fc;
    }

    .stories .cat-product {
        --cat: #6f9b07;
        --cat-soft: #f2f9dd;
    }

    .stories .cat-media {
        --cat: #bb46d6;
        --cat-soft: #fbecfd;
    }

    .chip-cat {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 7px;
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
        font-size: 12px;
        letter-spacing: .1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: var(--cat);
        background: var(--cat-soft);
        border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat) 30%, transparent);
        padding: 5px 10px;
        border-radius: 999px;
    }

    @supports not (color: color-mix(in srgb, red, blue)) {
        .chip-cat {
            border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
        }
    }

    .news-card {
        position: relative;
        background: #fff;
        border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
        border-radius: var(--r-lg);
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out), border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s, opacity .35s;
    }

    .news-card .card-link {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        height: 100%;
    }

    .news-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
        border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat) 40%, var(--ink-100));
        box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -22px rgba(31, 166, 122, .28);
    }

    @supports not (color: color-mix(in srgb, red, blue)) {
        .news-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--emerald-300);
        }
    }

    .thumb {
        position: relative;
        aspect-ratio: 16/10;
        overflow: hidden;
        background:
            radial-gradient(130% 130% at 80% 6%, var(--cat-soft), transparent 60%),
            linear-gradient(150deg, var(--emerald-50) 0%, #eef6f1 60%, #e9f3ed 100%);
    }

    .thumb::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .5));
    }

    .thumb-motif {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        color: var(--cat);
        opacity: .5;
        transition: transform .7s var(--ease-out), opacity .4s;
    }

    .news-card:hover .thumb-motif {
        transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-4px);
        opacity: .8;
    }

    .thumb-index {
        position: absolute;
        top: 14px;
        right: 18px;
        z-index: 1;
        font-family: var(--font-soho-gothic-pro);
        font-size: 40px;
        font-weight: 300;
        font-style: italic;
        color: rgba(18, 138, 95, .18);
        line-height: 1;
        transition: color .3s;
    }

    .news-card:hover .thumb-index {
        color: rgba(18, 138, 95, .32);
    }

    .thumb-cat {
        position: absolute;
        left: 16px;
        bottom: 14px;
        z-index: 1;
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: .12em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--cat);
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .card-body {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        flex: 1;
        padding: 20px 20px 22px;
    }

    .card-body .chip-cat {
        align-self: flex-start;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .card-title {
        font-family: var(--font-soho-gothic-pro);
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: -.015em;
        line-height: 1.15;
        font-size: 19px;
        color: var(--ink-1000);
        transition: color .25s;
    }

    .news-card:hover .card-title {
        color: var(--emerald-700);
    }

    .card-excerpt {
        color: var(--ink-500);
        font-size: 13.5px;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-top: 12px;
    }

    .card-foot {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        margin-top: auto;
        padding-top: 18px;
    }

    .card-foot .card-meta {
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
        font-size: 10.5px;
        letter-spacing: .05em;
        color: var(--ink-400);
    }

    .news-card .read-more {
        color: var(--emerald-600);
    }

    .news-card:hover .read-more {
        gap: 11px;
        color: var(--cat);
    }

    .news-card:hover .read-more svg {
        transform: translateX(3px);
    }

    .news-empty {
        grid-column: 1/-1;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 60px 20px;
        color: var(--ink-400);
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
        font-size: 13px;
        display: none;
    }

    /* ============================================================
   PRESS - media enquiries (light)
============================================================ */
    .press {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper), var(--emerald-50));
        color: var(--ink-900);
    }

    .press-grid {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr;
        gap: 48px;
        align-items: center;
        border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
        border-radius: var(--r-xl);
        padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px);
        background: #fff;
        box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -40px rgba(31, 166, 122, .3);
    }

    .press-grid::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        width: 340px;
        height: 340px;
        right: -120px;
        top: -150px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(57, 181, 145, .16), transparent 70%);
        border-radius: 50%;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .press-grid>* {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    @media (max-width:860px) {
        .press-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 34px;
        }
    }

    .press h2 {
        font-family: var(--font-soho-gothic-pro);
        font-weight: 400;
        letter-spacing: -.02em;
        font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px);
        line-height: 1.05;
        color: var(--ink-1000);
    }

    .press p {
        color: var(--ink-500);
        margin-top: 16px;
        font-size: 16px;
        max-width: 48ch;
    }

    .press-contacts {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .press-contact {
        display: flex;
        gap: 14px;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 16px 18px;
        border-radius: var(--r-md);
        background: var(--paper);
        border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
        transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out), border-color .25s, background .25s, box-shadow .25s;
    }

    .press-contact:hover {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
        border-color: var(--emerald-300);
        background: var(--emerald-50);
        box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -18px rgba(31, 166, 122, .4);
    }

    .press-contact .ic {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        display: grid;
        place-items: center;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald-50), var(--emerald-100));
        border: 1px solid var(--emerald-200);
        color: var(--emerald-700);
    }

    .press-contact>span:last-child {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .press-contact .lbl {
        display: block;
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: .1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--ink-450);
    }

    .press-contact .val {
        display: block;
        font-size: 15px;
        color: var(--ink-900);
        font-weight: 500;
        margin-top: 3px;
    }

    .press-actions {
        display: flex;
        gap: 12px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        margin-top: 26px;
    }

    .press .btn-outline {
        color: var(--ink-900);
        border-color: var(--ink-200);
    }

    .press .btn-outline:hover {
        border-color: var(--ink-900);
    }

    /* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER - bright emerald-tinted accent
============================================================ */
@media (max-width:520px) {
}

@keyframes pop {
        from {
            transform: scale(.92);
            opacity: 0;
        }

        to {
            transform: scale(1);
            opacity: 1;
        }
    }

    /* ============================================================
   FINAL CTA
============================================================ */
    .final-cta {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-1000), var(--emerald-950));
        color: #fff;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .final-cta h2 {
        font-family: var(--font-soho-gothic-pro);
        font-weight: 400;
        letter-spacing: -.02em;
        font-size: clamp(30px, 4.4vw, 52px);
        line-height: 1.04;
        max-width: 20ch;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .final-cta p {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .66);
        margin: 18px auto 0;
        max-width: 60ch;
        font-size: 16.5px;
    }

    .final-cta .ctas {
        display: flex;
        gap: 12px;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        margin-top: 32px;
    }

    .final-cta .phone {
        margin-top: 24px;
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
        font-size: 13px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
    }

    .final-cta .phone a {
        color: var(--emerald-300);
    }

    /* FOOTER */
    footer {
        background: #050807;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
        padding: 80px 0 40px;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    }

    .footer-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
    }

    @media (max-width:900px) {
        .footer-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width:540px) {
        .footer-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
    }

    .footer-brand {
        max-width: 340px;
    }

    .footer-brand .logo {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        color: #fff;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 22px;
        letter-spacing: -.02em;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .footer-brand .tag {
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
        font-size: 12px;
        color: var(--emerald-400);
        letter-spacing: .1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .footer-brand p {
        font-size: 14.5px;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-top: 16px;
    }

    .footer-social {
        display: flex;
        gap: 10px;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .footer-social a {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        display: grid;
        place-items: center;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
        transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out), color .25s, border-color .25s, background .25s;
    }

    .footer-social a:hover {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
        color: var(--emerald-300);
        border-color: rgba(31, 166, 122, .4);
        background: rgba(31, 166, 122, .1);
    }

    .footer-col h5 {
        color: #fff;
        font-size: 13px;
        font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
        letter-spacing: .1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .footer-col ul {
        list-style: none;
    }

    .footer-col li {
        padding: 6px 0;
    }

    .footer-col a {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
        font-size: 14px;
        transition: color .2s;
    }

    .footer-col a:hover {
        color: var(--emerald-400);
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        padding-top: 30px;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
        font-size: 13px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .footer-bottom a {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
        margin-left: 18px;
        transition: color .2s;
    }

    .footer-bottom a:hover {
        color: #fff;
    }

    /* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
============================================================ */
    .reveal.reveal-armed:not(.visible) {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(26px);
        transition: opacity .7s var(--ease-out), transform .7s var(--ease-out);
    }

    .reveal.visible {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .reveal-stagger.reveal-armed:not(.visible)>* {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(26px);
        transition: opacity .6s var(--ease-out), transform .6s var(--ease-out);
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>* {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(1) {
        transition-delay: 0s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(2) {
        transition-delay: .06s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(3) {
        transition-delay: .12s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(4) {
        transition-delay: .18s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(5) {
        transition-delay: .24s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(6) {
        transition-delay: .3s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(7) {
        transition-delay: .36s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(8) {
        transition-delay: .42s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(9) {
        transition-delay: .48s;
    }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {

        *,
        *::before,
        *::after {
            animation-duration: .001ms !important;
            animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
            transition-duration: .001ms !important;
            scroll-behavior: auto !important;
        }

        .reveal,
        .reveal-stagger>* {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: none;
        }
    }

    /* NEWSLETTER MAILCHIMP INTEGRATION */

/* Seam: .press ends on --emerald-50 and the subscribe band below it starts there, so the
   two run together as one mint field with nothing marking the join. The newsletter block
   owns that gradient and is used on other routes under a different band, so the rule is
   declared here, on the page whose stacking makes it a seam. */
.ubind-newsletter--emerald {
    border-top: var(--ub-seam-tint);
}