/* ============================================================================
   VEXUS — RE-IMAGINED HOMEPAGE  ·  obsidian-cinematic · network-framed
   Standalone sheet (homepage only). Namespaced `vx-` so it never collides with
   vexus.css (the paper-system the other 52 pages use). All light + motion is
   vanilla CSS — no GSAP/Lenis. Reduced-motion + JS-off both render complete.
   ============================================================================ */

/* ── SELF-HOSTED FONTS (zero CDN → cookieless preserved) ── */
@font-face{font-family:'Bebas Neue';src:url('/assets/bebas-neue-latin.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:100 900;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'Montserrat';src:url('/assets/montserrat-latin-700.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:700;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'Inter';src:url('/assets/inter-latin.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:100 900;font-display:swap;unicode-range:U+0000-00FF,U+0131,U+0152-0153,U+2000-206F,U+2122,U+2191,U+2192,U+2212,U+25CF}
@font-face{font-family:'Inter';src:url('/assets/inter-latin-ext.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:100 900;font-display:swap;unicode-range:U+0100-024F,U+1E00-1EFF,U+20A0-20CF}
@font-face{font-family:'JetBrains Mono';src:url('/assets/jetbrains-mono-latin.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:100 800;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond';src:url('/assets/cormorant-italic.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:300 600;font-style:italic;font-display:swap}

/* ── TOKENS ── */
:root{
  --obsidian:#080706; --veil:#070504; --ob2:#110E08; --ob3:#17120A; --panel:#13100A;
  --gold:#CC9A41; --gold-bright:#ECD18C; --gold-satin:#A8843A; --champ:#EBD9A6;
  --gold-ambient:#CC9A41; --gold-label:#BD8D3A; --gold-border:rgba(189,141,58,.45); --white:#F3F1F1; --subtext:#CCCCCC; --label:#888888;
  --foil:linear-gradient(135deg,#9A6E1A 0%,#D8A04B 38%,#ECD18C 50%,#D8A04B 62%,#9A6E1A 100%);
  --txt:#F2EEE3; --dim:#D6CFBF; --mut:#B4AC9C; --faint:#998F7B; --line:rgba(201,162,39,.22); --line2:rgba(242,238,227,.08);
  --disp:'Bebas Neue','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;
  --serif:'Inter','Segoe UI',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --body:'Inter','Segoe UI',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --mono:'JetBrains Mono',Consolas,monospace;
  --s1:8px; --s2:16px; --s3:24px; --s4:32px; --s5:48px; --s6:64px; --s7:96px;
  --wrap:1240px; --pad:40px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --grain:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.55'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ── RESET / BASE ── */
*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body.vx-home{background:var(--obsidian);color:var(--txt);font-family:var(--body);font-weight:300;line-height:1.65;letter-spacing:-.005em;overflow-x:hidden;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility}
.vx-home img{display:block;max-width:100%}
.vx-home a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
.vx-home h1,.vx-home h2,.vx-home h3{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:800;line-height:1;letter-spacing:.045em}
.vx-wrap{max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;width:100%;padding:0 var(--pad)}
::selection{background:var(--gold);color:var(--obsidian)}
.vx-sr{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}
.vx-home a:focus-visible,.vx-home button:focus-visible,.vx-home input:focus-visible,.vx-home summary:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-bright);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:3px}
.vx-skip{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:0;z-index:200;background:var(--gold);color:var(--obsidian);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:12px 18px}
.vx-skip:focus{left:12px;top:12px}

/* ── KEYFRAMES ── */
@keyframes vx-shine{to{background-position:280% center}}
@keyframes vx-breathe{from{opacity:.62;transform:scale(1)}to{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.08)}}
@keyframes vx-fade{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* ── GRAIN over obsidian (~5%) ── */
.vx-home::after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;background-image:var(--grain);background-size:160px;opacity:.05;pointer-events:none;z-index:120;mix-blend-mode:overlay}

/* ── FOIL / SERIF ACCENT ── */
.vx-foil{background:var(--foil);background-size:280% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;animation:vx-shine 6s linear infinite}
.vx-serif{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0}
.vx-serif.vx-foil{font-weight:500}
.vx-ul{background:linear-gradient(transparent 60%,rgba(227,188,63,.30) 60% 92%,transparent 92%)}

/* ════════════════════════ HEADER ════════════════════════ */
.vx-head{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:70}
.vx-util{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:10px var(--pad);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint)}
.vx-util .r a{color:var(--mut);margin-left:18px;display:inline-block}
.vx-util .r a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-logobar{display:flex;justify-content:center;padding:8px 0 6px}
.vx-logo{display:block;line-height:0}
.vx-lockup-svg,.vx-lockup-img{height:80px;width:auto;display:block;filter:drop-shadow(0 5px 20px rgba(201,162,39,.13))}
.vx-logo picture{display:block;line-height:0}
.vx-navrow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;align-items:center;gap:20px;padding:16px var(--pad) 18px;position:relative}
/* screenshot #1 — gold rule flanks the centred lockup, breaking around the wordmark */
.vx-navrow::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:var(--pad);right:var(--pad);bottom:0;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(201,162,39,.5) 7%,rgba(201,162,39,.62) calc(50% - 178px),transparent calc(50% - 178px),transparent calc(50% + 178px),rgba(201,162,39,.62) calc(50% + 178px),rgba(201,162,39,.5) 93%,transparent)}
/* ≤880px: lockup left-aligns in the burger layout — hide the centred-window rule (was leaving a stray gold dash) */
@media(max-width:880px){.vx-navrow::after{display:none}}
.vx-search{justify-self:start;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mut)}
.vx-search:hover{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-nav{display:flex;justify-self:start;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;gap:26px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.vx-navitem{position:static}
.vx-logo{justify-self:center}
.vx-navlink,.vx-navlink-r{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E4DECF;white-space:nowrap;padding:8px 0 18px;margin-bottom:-12px;cursor:pointer;background:none;border:0;text-decoration:none}
.vx-navlink-r{padding:10px 0;margin-bottom:0}
.vx-navlink-r:hover{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-navlink:hover,.vx-navitem:hover .vx-navlink,.vx-navitem:focus-within .vx-navlink{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-navlink .vx-caret{font-size:7px;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-actions{justify-self:end;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px}
.vx-quote{font-family:'Montserrat','Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#DDA947,#C5953E);color:#000;border:1px solid #8A6D30;box-shadow:0 2px 9px -4px rgba(0,0,0,.5),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,244,214,.28);border-radius:5px;padding:10px 20px;font-weight:700;transition:filter .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease)}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){.vx-quote:hover{filter:brightness(1.07);transform:translateY(-1px)}}

/* mega panels — full-width drop bar */
.vx-mega{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:100%;z-index:40;display:none;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,8,5,.98),rgba(10,8,5,.99));border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
.vx-mega::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-26px;height:26px}/* hover bridge */
.vx-navitem:hover>.vx-mega,.vx-navitem:focus-within>.vx-mega{display:block}
.vx-mega-in{max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:30px var(--pad) 34px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:30px}
.vx-mcol h3{font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:500;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright);margin-bottom:14px}
.vx-mcol a{display:block;padding:7px 0;font-size:15px;color:var(--dim);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line2);transition:color .2s,padding .2s}
.vx-mcol a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright);padding-left:6px}
.vx-mcol a b{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:700;font-size:17px;letter-spacing:.4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;display:block}
.vx-mcol a:hover b{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-mcol a span{font-size:13px;color:var(--mut)}
.vx-mega-foot{grid-column:1/-1;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:6px;padding-top:18px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint)}
.vx-mega-foot a{color:var(--gold)}

/* mobile burger + drawer (reuses vexus.js: .nav-burger / #vx-drawer / .drawer-close) */
.nav-burger{display:none;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;width:44px;height:44px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:5px;padding:10px}
.nav-burger span{display:block;height:2px;width:100%;background:var(--gold-bright);transition:transform .25s,opacity .2s}
.drawer{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:150;background:var(--obsidian);display:none;flex-direction:column;padding:22px var(--pad) 40px;overflow-y:auto}
.drawer.open{display:flex}
.drawer-top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:18px}
.drawer-top .vx-lockup-svg,.drawer-top .vx-lockup-img{height:44px}
.drawer-close{background:none;border:0;color:var(--gold-bright);font-size:34px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;width:44px;height:44px}
.drawer .vx-quote{text-align:center;display:block;border-radius:5px;padding:15px}
.drawer-links{margin-top:16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.drawer-links a{padding:16px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--dim);font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:700;font-size:22px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px}
.drawer-links a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.drawer-links a small{display:block;font-family:var(--body);font-weight:300;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;color:var(--mut);margin-top:2px}
.drawer-util{margin-top:18px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.drawer-util a{color:var(--gold)}
body.no-scroll{overflow:hidden}

/* ════════════════════════ HERO ════════════════════════ */
.vx-hero{position:relative;min-height:100vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow:hidden;padding-top:clamp(140px,17vh,176px)}
.vx-art{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.vx-art img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:60% center}
.vx-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:
  linear-gradient(96deg,rgba(7,5,4,.85) 0%,rgba(7,5,4,.58) 28%,rgba(7,5,4,.24) 52%,rgba(7,5,4,.05) 74%,transparent 100%),
  linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(7,5,4,.5) 0%,transparent 20%,transparent 68%,rgba(7,5,4,.58) 100%)}
.vx-vig{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:radial-gradient(128% 98% at 50% 40%,transparent 58%,#070504 100%)}
.vx-spot{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:radial-gradient(40% 38% at 26% 46%,rgba(227,188,63,.16),rgba(168,134,27,.05) 42%,transparent 70%);animation:vx-breathe 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.vx-hero-in,.vx-stats,.vx-honest{position:relative;z-index:10}
.vx-hero-in{flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;width:100%;padding:16px var(--pad) 4px}
.vx-eye{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);animation:vx-fade 1.2s var(--ease) .25s forwards}
.vx-hero h1{font-size:clamp(40px,5.4vw,76px);line-height:.95;color:#fff;margin-top:10px;max-width:16ch;text-shadow:0 2px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5);opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);animation:vx-fade 1.4s var(--ease) .45s forwards}
.vx-hero .vx-sub{margin-top:14px;max-width:540px;color:var(--dim);font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.6;opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);animation:vx-fade 1.4s var(--ease) .75s forwards}
.vx-tool{margin-top:18px;max-width:560px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);animation:vx-fade 1.4s var(--ease) 1.0s forwards}
.vx-field{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:stretch;background:rgba(10,8,4,.62);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:13px;padding:10px 10px 10px 22px;backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.vx-field input{flex:1;min-width:0;background:transparent;border:0;outline:0;color:#fff;font-family:var(--body);font-size:15px}
.vx-field input::placeholder{color:#9b8f78}
.vx-go{font-family:'Montserrat','Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#DDA947,#C5953E);color:#000;border:1px solid #8A6D30;border-radius:5px;padding:13px 22px;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:700;transition:filter .25s var(--ease)}
.vx-go:hover{filter:brightness(1.07)}
.vx-alt{margin-top:16px;display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.vx-ghost{font-family:'Montserrat','Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#000;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#DDA947,#C5953E);border:1px solid #8A6D30;box-shadow:0 2px 9px -4px rgba(0,0,0,.5),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,244,214,.28);border-radius:5px;padding:12px 26px;font-weight:700;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.vx-ghost:hover{filter:brightness(1.06);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.vx-altlink{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mut)}
.vx-altlink a{color:var(--gold-bright);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.45);padding-bottom:2px}
.vx-altlink a:hover{color:#fff}

/* ── HERO STAT STRIP ── */
.vx-stats{max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;width:100%;padding:6px var(--pad) 12px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0;opacity:0;animation:vx-fade 1.5s var(--ease) 1.25s forwards}
.vx-stat{padding-right:40px;margin-right:40px;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.vx-stat:last-child{border-right:0;margin-right:0;padding-right:0}
.vx-stat .num{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(32px,4.2vw,50px);line-height:1;background:var(--foil);background-size:240% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.vx-stat .lab{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mut);margin-top:7px}
.vx-honest{max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;width:100%;padding:0 var(--pad) 18px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint)}
.vx-honest b{color:var(--gold-bright)}

/* ════════════════════════ BANDS (shared) ════════════════════════ */
.vx-band{position:relative;padding:clamp(72px,10vw,116px) 0;overflow:hidden}
.vx-glow{position:absolute;z-index:0;width:60vw;height:60vw;max-width:760px;max-height:760px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(201,162,39,.10),transparent 70%);filter:blur(8px);pointer-events:none}
.vx-glow.l{left:-18vw;top:-12%}.vx-glow.r{right:-20vw;bottom:-14%}
.vx-band .vx-wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.vx-kick{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-label);margin-bottom:22px}
.vx-lead{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(34px,5.2vw,68px);color:#fff;line-height:1.02;max-width:17ch}
.vx-body{max-width:560px;margin-top:24px;color:var(--mut);font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.7}
.vx-hr{width:60px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);opacity:.7;margin-top:34px}
.vx-center{text-align:center}
.vx-center .vx-lead,.vx-center .vx-body{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.vx-center .vx-hr{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* reveal (JS-on only → JS-off renders complete) */
html.js .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease);transition-delay:var(--d,0ms)}
html.js .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ── THE STANDARD ── */
.vx-standard{background:radial-gradient(80% 100% at 50% 0%,#15110A,#080706 62%);text-align:center}
.vx-mark{display:block;width:clamp(132px,18vw,224px);aspect-ratio:1/1;margin:0 auto 10px;background:var(--foil);background-size:300% auto;animation:vx-shine 7s linear infinite;filter:drop-shadow(0 12px 50px rgba(227,188,63,.22));
  -webkit-mask:url(/assets/vexus-mark-gold.svg) center/contain no-repeat;mask:url(/assets/vexus-mark-gold.svg) center/contain no-repeat}
.vx-engrule{max-width:520px;margin:32px auto 0;height:30px;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='30' viewBox='0 0 120 30'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%23C9A227' stroke-width='0.6'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 15h40M80 15h40'/%3E%3Cpath d='M52 8l8 7-8 7M68 8l-8 7 8 7'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='60' cy='15' r='2.4'/%3E%3Cpath d='M10 11v8M20 9v12M30 11v8M90 11v8M100 9v12M110 11v8'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:repeat-x;background-position:center;opacity:.65}

/* ── SERVICES ── */
.vx-svc{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(238px,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:48px}
.vx-card{display:block;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#13100A,#0E0B07);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:28px 24px;transition:border-color .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease)}
.vx-card:hover{border-color:rgba(227,188,63,.45);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.vx-card .n{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-card h3{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:700;font-size:25px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.4px;color:#fff;margin:12px 0 8px}
.vx-card p{font-size:14px;color:var(--mut);line-height:1.6}
.vx-card .go{margin-top:16px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright)}

/* ── TWO-SIDED (diagonal cut) ── */
.vx-two{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#0E0B07,#080706);position:relative}
.vx-two::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;right:0;width:46%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#16120B,#0E0B07);clip-path:polygon(22% 0,100% 0,100% 100%,0 100%);opacity:.7;z-index:0}
.vx-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin-top:44px}
.vx-side{background:rgba(12,9,5,.72);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:34px 30px;backdrop-filter:blur(4px);transition:border-color .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease)}
.vx-side:hover{border-color:rgba(227,188,63,.5);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.vx-side .k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-side h3{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:800;font-size:30px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.4px;color:#fff;margin:12px 0 10px}
.vx-side p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--mut);min-height:48px;line-height:1.6}
.vx-cta{margin-top:20px}
.btn-foil{display:inline-block;font-family:'Montserrat','Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#DDA947,#C5953E);color:#000;border:1px solid #8A6D30;box-shadow:0 2px 9px -4px rgba(0,0,0,.5),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,244,214,.28);border-radius:5px;padding:15px 32px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;transition:filter .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease)}
.btn-foil:hover{filter:brightness(1.06);transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 4px 16px -4px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
.btn-ghost{display:inline-block;font-family:'Montserrat','Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#000;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#DDA947,#C5953E);border:1px solid #8A6D30;box-shadow:0 2px 9px -4px rgba(0,0,0,.5),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,244,214,.28);border-radius:5px;padding:14px 30px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(201,162,39,.1);border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-1px)}

/* ── OPERATOR APPLY (CASL waitlist) ── */
.vx-apply{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0E0B07,#080706);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.vx-applybox{max-width:780px;margin:40px auto 0;border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:2px solid var(--gold);border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;background:rgba(18,15,8,.6);padding:clamp(26px,4vw,44px)}
.vx-apply-preview{margin:20px 0 0}
.vx-apply-success{max-width:780px;margin:40px auto 0;border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:2px solid var(--gold);border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;background:rgba(18,15,8,.6);padding:clamp(26px,4vw,44px)}
.vx-apply-success .btn-foil{margin-top:12px}
.vx-form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:18px}
.vx-fg{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;margin-top:18px}
.vx-fg label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.vx-fg input,.vx-fg textarea{background:var(--ob2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;color:#fff;font-family:var(--body);font-size:15px;padding:13px 15px;outline:0;transition:border-color .2s}
.vx-fg input:focus,.vx-fg textarea:focus{border-color:var(--gold)}
.vx-fg textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:88px;line-height:1.6}
.vx-consent{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:flex-start;margin-top:20px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--mut);line-height:1.6}
.vx-consent input{width:18px;height:18px;margin-top:3px;accent-color:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0}
.vx-form-foot{margin-top:22px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.vx-form-note{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint)}

/* ── RESCUE ── */
.vx-rescue{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#140d07,#080706 70%)}
.vx-rescue .cta-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:30px;align-items:center}
.vx-phone{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--mut)}
.vx-phone b{color:var(--gold-bright)}

/* ── PROOF ── */
.vx-proof{background:#0E0B07;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.vx-pstats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:20px;text-align:center;margin-top:8px}
.vx-pstat .num{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,60px);line-height:1;background:var(--foil);background-size:240% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.vx-pstat .lab{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mut);margin-top:8px}
.vx-case{margin-top:46px;display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:flex-start;background:linear-gradient(120deg,#13100A,#0C0906);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:2px solid var(--gold);border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;padding:30px 32px;max-width:840px}
.vx-face{flex:0 0 64px;width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%,#2a2412,#0E0B07);border:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8.5px;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--faint);text-align:center;line-height:1.3}
.vx-case .q{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:22px;color:#EFE9DB;line-height:1.45}
.vx-case .who{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright);margin-top:14px}
.vx-case .who b{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-pnote{margin-top:22px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint)}
.vx-pnote b{color:var(--gold-bright)}

/* ── CLOSE ── */
.vx-close{position:relative;text-align:center;padding:clamp(96px,14vw,150px) 0;overflow:hidden}
.vx-close .vx-spot{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background:radial-gradient(50% 60% at 50% 50%,rgba(227,188,63,.14),transparent 66%);animation:vx-breathe 13s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.vx-close .in{position:relative;z-index:2}
.vx-close h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(64px,13vw,148px);color:#fff;line-height:1}
.vx-close .vx-sub{margin:18px auto 0;max-width:440px;color:var(--mut)}
.vx-close .btn-foil{margin-top:36px}

/* ── FOOTER ── */
.vx-foot{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:54px 0 60px;text-align:center}
.vx-foot .vx-lockup-svg{height:52px;margin:0 auto}
.vx-ftag{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:19px;color:var(--gold-bright);margin-top:14px}
.vx-fmeta{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);margin-top:20px;line-height:2}
.vx-fmeta a{color:var(--gold)}

/* ════════════════════════ RESPONSIVE ════════════════════════ */
@media(max-width:1040px){
  .vx-nav{gap:18px}
  .vx-mega-in{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:880px){
  :root{--pad:22px}
  .vx-search,.vx-nav,.vx-navlink-r,.vx-actions .vx-quote{display:none}
  .nav-burger{display:flex}
  .vx-navrow{grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;padding-bottom:12px}
  .vx-navrow .vx-lockup-svg,.vx-navrow .vx-lockup-img{height:48px}
  .vx-actions{justify-self:end}
  .vx-hero{min-height:auto}
  .vx-hero-in{padding-top:40px;padding-bottom:28px}
  .vx-hero h1{margin-top:12px}
  .vx-stat{padding-right:24px;margin-right:24px}
  .vx-split{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .vx-form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .vx-case{flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .vx-stats{gap:14px 0}
  .vx-stat{flex:0 0 calc(50% - 24px);border-right:0;padding-right:0;margin-right:0}
  .vx-field{flex-wrap:wrap;border-radius:14px;padding:12px}
  .vx-field input{flex:1 0 100%;padding:6px 8px}
  .vx-go{width:100%}
}

/* ── REDUCED MOTION → complete, still ── */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
  .vx-home *,.vx-home *::before,.vx-home *::after{animation:none!important;transition:none!important}
  .vx-eye,.vx-hero h1,.vx-hero .vx-sub,.vx-tool,.vx-stats{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
  html.js .reveal{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
  .vx-foil,.vx-mark,.vx-stat .num,.vx-pstat .num{background-position:50% center!important}
}
/* ── reduced-data: drop grain ── */
@media(prefers-reduced-data:reduce){.vx-home::after{display:none}}

/* ── PRINT ── */
@media print{
  .vx-head,.drawer,.nav-burger,.vx-art,.vx-scrim,.vx-vig,.vx-spot,.vx-glow{display:none!important}
  body.vx-home{background:#fff;color:#000}
  .vx-home a{color:#000;text-decoration:underline}
}


/* ════════════════════════ LOCATIONS — interactive Canada finder ════════════════════════ */
.vx-loc{background:radial-gradient(92% 120% at 50% -8%,#13100A,#080706 62%)}
.vx-loc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);align-items:center;margin-top:46px}
.vx-map{position:relative}
.vx-canada{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;overflow:visible}
.vx-prov{fill:rgba(201,162,39,.045);stroke:rgba(201,162,39,.34);stroke-width:.8;stroke-linejoin:round;transition:fill .3s var(--ease),stroke .3s var(--ease)}
.vx-prov:hover{fill:rgba(227,188,63,.10);stroke:rgba(227,188,63,.6)}
.vx-prov-on{fill:rgba(227,188,63,.16);stroke:var(--gold-bright);stroke-width:1.2;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(227,188,63,.4))}
a.vx-prov-link{cursor:pointer}
a.vx-prov-link:hover .vx-prov-on{fill:rgba(227,188,63,.3)}
a.vx-prov-link:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-bright);outline-offset:3px}
a.vx-prov-link:focus-visible .vx-prov-on{stroke:#fff}
.vx-map-cap{margin-top:14px;display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint)}
.vx-map-cap .live::before{content:"●";color:var(--gold-bright);margin-right:6px}
.vx-map-cap .soon::before{content:"●";color:var(--gold-satin);opacity:.5;margin-right:6px}
/* selector card */
.vx-finder{background:rgba(15,12,7,.72);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:30px 28px;backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.vx-finder .k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.vx-finder .k b{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-select{position:relative;margin-top:18px}
.vx-select select{width:100%;appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;background:var(--ob2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;color:#fff;font-family:var(--body);font-size:15px;padding:14px 40px 14px 16px;cursor:pointer;outline:0}
.vx-select select:focus{border-color:var(--gold)}
.vx-select::after{content:"▾";position:absolute;right:16px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);color:var(--gold-satin);pointer-events:none;font-size:11px}
.vx-finder .btn-foil{margin-top:16px;display:block;text-align:center}
.vx-finder .note{margin-top:16px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);line-height:1.8}
.vx-finder .note b{color:var(--gold-satin)}
/* province list grid */
.vx-provlist{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line2);border:1px solid var(--line2);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;margin-top:48px}
.vx-provcell{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;background:#0E0B07;padding:17px 18px}
.vx-provcell .nm{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.4px;color:var(--mut);line-height:1.1}
.vx-provcell .cd{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--faint)}
.vx-provcell.on{background:#16120B}
.vx-provcell.on .nm{color:#fff}
a.vx-provcell{transition:background .25s var(--ease)}
a.vx-provcell:hover{background:#1b1509}
a.vx-provcell:hover .nm{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-provcell .tag{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);border:1px solid var(--line2);padding:3px 6px;border-radius:3px;white-space:nowrap}
.vx-provcell.on .tag{color:#080706;background:var(--gold-bright);border-color:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-provmore{margin-top:16px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint)}
.vx-locstats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:20px;text-align:center;margin-top:52px;padding-top:40px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
@media(max-width:880px){.vx-loc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}.vx-provlist{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.vx-provlist{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* ── corrected logos (header wordmark transparent two-tone · footer lockup) ── */
.vx-logo-svg{height:38px;width:auto;display:block;filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 18px rgba(201,162,39,.14))}
.drawer-top .vx-logo-svg{height:30px}
.vx-foot-logo{height:54px;width:auto;margin:0 auto;display:block}
.vx-logobar{padding:14px 0 10px}

/* ── header legibility scrim over the cinematic art ── */
.vx-head::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:230px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(7,5,4,.9),rgba(7,5,4,.5) 42%,transparent);z-index:-1;pointer-events:none}


/* ════════ PHASE B — HOMEPAGE BANDS (D72) ════════ */

/* ════════════ THE NETWORK — editorial node-graph band ════════════ */
.vx-network{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#080706 0%,#080706 52%,#080706 100%);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.vx-network-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:clamp(36px,5vw,72px);align-items:center}

/* editorial column */
.vx-network-copy .vx-body{max-width:46ch;margin-top:20px}

/* honest stat strip (reuses live figures only) */
.vx-network-stats{list-style:none;padding:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0;margin-top:36px}
.vx-network-stat{flex:1 1 0;min-width:96px;padding:0 clamp(14px,1.6vw,22px);border-left:1px solid rgba(212,168,50,.3);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.vx-network-stat:first-child{padding-left:0;border-left:0}
.vx-network-stat .num{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,44px);line-height:1;letter-spacing:.02em;background:var(--foil);background-size:240% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.vx-network-stat .num .vx-foil{background:var(--foil);background-size:240% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.vx-network-stat .lab{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mut);margin-top:9px;line-height:1.4}
.vx-network-cta{margin-top:38px}

/* node-graph motif */
.vx-network-motif{position:relative;align-self:center}
.vx-network-graph{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-width:480px;margin:0 auto;color:var(--gold);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 12px 40px rgba(201,162,39,.14))}
.vx-net-links{stroke:var(--gold);opacity:.34}
.vx-net-nodes circle{fill:#0E0B07;stroke:var(--gold);stroke-width:1.5}
.vx-net-anchor{fill:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-net-anchor-ring{fill:none;stroke:var(--gold-bright);stroke-width:1.5;opacity:.55;transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:vx-net-ring 5.5s ease-in-out infinite}
.vx-net-pulse{fill:var(--gold-bright);opacity:.9;offset-path:path('M220,210 L350,78');offset-distance:0%;animation:vx-net-travel 4.2s linear infinite}
@keyframes vx-net-ring{0%,100%{opacity:.22;r:22px}50%{opacity:.6;r:26px}}
@keyframes vx-net-travel{0%{offset-distance:0%;opacity:0}12%{opacity:.95}88%{opacity:.95}100%{offset-distance:100%;opacity:0}}

/* thin gold L-bracket flourish, top-right of motif */
.vx-network-bracket{position:absolute;top:-6px;right:-6px;width:34px;height:34px;border-top:1px solid var(--gold);border-right:1px solid var(--gold);opacity:.6;pointer-events:none}

/* motif concept tags */
.vx-network-tags{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:8px 10px;margin-top:24px;padding:0}
.vx-network-tags li{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dim);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:40px;padding:7px 14px;background:rgba(18,15,8,.4)}

/* ── responsive ── */
@media(max-width:880px){
  .vx-network-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
  .vx-network-motif{order:-1;max-width:420px;margin:0 auto;width:100%}
  .vx-network-copy .vx-body{max-width:none}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .vx-network-stats{gap:18px 0}
  .vx-network-stat{flex:1 1 calc(50% - 1px);min-width:0;padding:0 14px;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
  .vx-network-stat:first-child,.vx-network-stat:nth-child(3){padding-left:0;border-left:0}
  .vx-network-stat:nth-child(n+3){margin-top:18px}
  .vx-network-bracket{width:26px;height:26px}
}

/* reduced-motion: graph fully formed, no pulse/ring drift */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .vx-net-pulse{display:none}
  .vx-net-anchor-ring{animation:none;opacity:.45;r:24px}
}

/* ── SERVICES (grid of real services · consistent icon language) ── */
.vx-services-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));
  gap:16px;margin-top:48px;
  position:relative;
}
/* thin gold L-bracket frame around the grid (engraved accent, no raster) */
.vx-services-grid::before,
.vx-services-grid::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;width:26px;height:26px;pointer-events:none;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.vx-services-grid::before{top:-14px;left:-14px;border-right:0;border-bottom:0}
.vx-services-grid::after{bottom:-14px;right:-14px;border-left:0;border-top:0}

.vx-services-card{
  position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  min-height:212px;padding:26px 24px;
}
/* icon frame — consistent across every card */
.vx-services-ic{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:11px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(201,162,39,.10),rgba(201,162,39,0) 70%);
  color:var(--gold-bright);
  margin-bottom:18px;
  transition:border-color .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease);
}
.vx-services-ic svg{width:26px;height:26px;display:block}
.vx-services-card:hover .vx-services-ic,
.vx-services-card:focus-visible .vx-services-ic{
  border-color:rgba(227,188,63,.5);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(227,188,63,.20),rgba(201,162,39,0) 72%);
  color:var(--champ);
}
.vx-services-card .n{
  position:absolute;top:24px;right:24px;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--gold-satin);
}
.vx-services-card h3{margin:0 0 8px}
.vx-services-card p{flex:1}
.vx-services-card .go{margin-top:18px}

/* first tile "active" — echoes the highlighted mockup tile (single accent, not a flood) */
.vx-services-card.is-active{
  border-color:rgba(227,188,63,.5);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(227,188,63,.12),0 22px 60px -28px rgba(227,188,63,.45);
}
.vx-services-card.is-active::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:12px;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 18% 0%,rgba(227,188,63,.12),transparent 60%);
}
.vx-services-card.is-active .vx-services-ic{
  border-color:rgba(227,188,63,.5);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(227,188,63,.22),rgba(201,162,39,0) 72%);
  color:var(--champ);
}

/* CTA row */
.vx-services-foot{
  margin-top:46px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:16px;text-align:center;
}
.vx-services-note{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);
}
/* services intro centered to match the services-grid render (dashed eyebrow + heading centered; tile grid stays left-aligned) */
.vx-services .vx-kick{justify-content:center;width:fit-content;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.vx-services .vx-lead,.vx-services .vx-body{text-align:center;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

@media(max-width:880px){
  .vx-services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);margin-top:40px}
  .vx-services-card{min-height:0}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .vx-services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}
  .vx-services-grid::before,.vx-services-grid::after{display:none}
  .vx-services-card{padding:22px 20px}
  .vx-services-card .n{top:22px;right:20px}
  .vx-services-foot .btn-foil{width:100%;text-align:center}
}

/* ===== INDUSTRIES — by-industry icon grid ===== */
.vx-industries .vx-hr{margin-bottom:6px}
.vx-ind-grid{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:52px 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;text-align:left}
.vx-ind-tile{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#13100A,#0E0B07);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:26px 22px 22px;overflow:hidden;transition:border-color .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease)}
/* inner gold spotlight wash on hover */
.vx-ind-tile::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 22% 0%,rgba(201,162,39,.12),transparent 60%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s var(--ease);pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
.vx-ind-tile:hover{border-color:rgba(227,188,63,.45);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.vx-ind-tile:hover::after{opacity:1}
.vx-ind-tile:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-bright);outline-offset:3px}
.vx-ind-tile>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
/* thin gold L-bracket corner flourish (top-left) */
.vx-ind-tile::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;width:14px;height:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-left:1px solid var(--line);transition:border-color .35s var(--ease);z-index:1;pointer-events:none}
.vx-ind-tile:hover::before{border-color:var(--gold)}
/* icon plate */
.vx-ind-ico{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(201,162,39,.07);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--gold-bright);margin-bottom:18px;transition:background .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease)}
.vx-ind-ico svg{width:24px;height:24px;display:block}
.vx-ind-tile:hover .vx-ind-ico{background:rgba(201,162,39,.13);border-color:rgba(227,188,63,.45)}
.vx-ind-tile h3{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:700;font-size:23px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.4px;color:#fff;margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.05}
.vx-ind-tile p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--mut);line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 18px}
.vx-ind-go{margin-top:auto;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright);transition:letter-spacing .3s var(--ease)}
.vx-ind-tile:hover .vx-ind-go{letter-spacing:.22em}
@media(max-width:880px){
  .vx-ind-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:42px}
  .vx-ind-tile{padding:24px 20px 20px}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .vx-ind-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px}
  .vx-ind-tile{padding:22px 20px 18px}
  .vx-ind-tile h3{font-size:22px}
  .vx-ind-tile p{font-size:14px}
}

/* ════════════════════════ HOW IT WORKS — process steps ════════════════════════ */
.vx-how{background:radial-gradient(86% 120% at 50% -10%,#100D08,#080706 60%);text-align:center}

/* eyebrow flanked by short gold rules (centered) */
.vx-how-eye{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.vx-how-eye::before,.vx-how-eye::after{content:"";width:30px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);opacity:.55}

.vx-how .vx-lead{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* 3-up grid with gold hairline connectors between columns */
.vx-how-steps{list-style:none;margin:clamp(40px,6vw,64px) auto 0;max-width:1040px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(20px,3vw,40px);text-align:center}
.vx-how-step{position:relative;padding:0 clamp(8px,2vw,24px)}
/* vertical gold connector between steps (skip first) */
.vx-how-step + .vx-how-step::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:6%;bottom:6%;width:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,var(--line) 14%,var(--line) 86%,transparent)}

/* oversized foil numeral */
.vx-how-num{display:block;font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:800;line-height:.86;
  font-size:clamp(60px,9vw,104px);letter-spacing:.02em;
  background:var(--foil);background-size:240% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  animation:vx-shine 6s linear infinite}

/* consistent stroked-gold icon */
.vx-how-ico{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:54px;height:54px;
  margin:18px auto 22px;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-how-ico svg{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(201,162,39,.18))}

.vx-how-t{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,28px);
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#fff;margin-bottom:12px}
.vx-how-b{max-width:30ch;margin:0 auto;color:var(--mut);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65}

.vx-how-more{display:inline-block;margin-top:18px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;
  letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.4);padding-bottom:3px;transition:color .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease)}
.vx-how-more:hover{color:#fff;border-color:var(--gold)}

/* closing CTA row */
.vx-how-cta{margin-top:clamp(44px,6vw,64px);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  gap:clamp(16px,3vw,28px);flex-wrap:wrap}
.vx-how-link{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--mut);transition:color .25s var(--ease)}
.vx-how-link:hover{color:var(--gold-bright)}

@media(max-width:880px){
  .vx-how-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:420px;gap:0}
  .vx-how-step{padding:34px 8px}
  /* swap vertical connector for horizontal divider when stacked */
  .vx-how-step + .vx-how-step::before{left:18%;right:18%;top:0;bottom:auto;width:auto;height:1px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--line) 16%,var(--line) 84%,transparent)}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .vx-how-num{font-size:clamp(56px,18vw,72px)}
  .vx-how-cta .btn-foil{width:100%;text-align:center}
}

/* ════════════ CASE STUDY — SUCCESS STORY ════════════ */
.vx-case-study{background:radial-gradient(96% 120% at 78% -10%,#13100A,#080706 60%)}
.vx-casest-eyebrow{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px}
.vx-casest-eyebrow span{color:var(--gold-satin);font-size:8px;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.vx-casest-head{max-width:none;margin-bottom:8px}

.vx-casest-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);align-items:center;margin-top:48px}

/* LEFT · dossier */
.vx-casest-logo{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:40px;padding:10px 18px;border:1px dashed var(--line);border-radius:8px;background:rgba(15,12,7,.5);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint)}
.vx-casest-pull{margin-top:24px;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(19px,2.2vw,24px);line-height:1.4;color:#EFE9DB}
.vx-casest-body{margin-top:18px;max-width:52ch;color:var(--mut);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.7}

.vx-casest-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:34px;padding-top:30px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.vx-casest-stat .num{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,46px);line-height:1;background:var(--foil);background-size:240% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.vx-casest-stat .lab{margin-top:8px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mut);line-height:1.4}

.vx-casest-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:32px;align-items:center}

/* RIGHT · CSS-art coverage panel */
.vx-casest-panel{position:relative;margin:0;padding:34px 30px 26px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;background:
  radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 116%,rgba(227,188,63,.16),transparent 60%),
  linear-gradient(165deg,#13100A,#0B0805);
  background-blend-mode:screen,normal;overflow:hidden}
.vx-casest-panel::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(201,162,39,.18) 1px,transparent 1.4px);background-size:22px 22px;opacity:.4;pointer-events:none}
.vx-casest-corner{position:absolute;width:18px;height:18px;border:1px solid var(--gold-satin);opacity:.7;pointer-events:none}
.vx-casest-corner.tl{top:12px;left:12px;border-right:0;border-bottom:0}
.vx-casest-corner.tr{top:12px;right:12px;border-left:0;border-bottom:0}
.vx-casest-corner.bl{bottom:42px;left:12px;border-right:0;border-top:0}
.vx-casest-corner.br{bottom:42px;right:12px;border-left:0;border-top:0}

.vx-casest-net{position:relative;width:100%;height:auto;max-height:340px;display:block}
.vx-casest-pins .pin circle{fill:rgba(227,188,63,.18);stroke:var(--gold-bright);stroke-width:1.4;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(227,188,63,.5))}
.vx-casest-pins .pin{animation:vx-casest-glow 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.vx-casest-pins .pin:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.5s}
.vx-casest-pins .pin:nth-child(3){animation-delay:1s}
.vx-casest-pins .pin:nth-child(4){animation-delay:1.5s}
.vx-casest-pins .pin:nth-child(5){animation-delay:2s}
.vx-casest-pins .pin:nth-child(6){animation-delay:2.5s}
.vx-casest-origin{fill:var(--gold-bright);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(227,188,63,.8))}
.vx-casest-origin-ring{fill:none;stroke:var(--gold-bright);stroke-width:1.2;opacity:.55;animation:vx-casest-pulse 3.2s ease-out infinite}
@keyframes vx-casest-glow{from{opacity:.55}to{opacity:1}}
@keyframes vx-casest-pulse{0%{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;transform:scale(.7);opacity:.7}100%{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;transform:scale(1.6);opacity:0}}
.vx-casest-cap{position:relative;margin-top:8px;text-align:center;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);line-height:1.5}

/* honest note */
.vx-casest-note{margin-top:36px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);line-height:1.7;max-width:78ch}
.vx-casest-note b{color:var(--gold-bright)}

/* ── responsive ── */
@media(max-width:880px){
  .vx-casest-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}
  .vx-casest-panel{order:-1}
  .vx-casest-net{max-height:280px}
  .vx-casest-corner.bl,.vx-casest-corner.br{bottom:40px}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .vx-casest-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px;text-align:left}
  .vx-casest-cta .btn-foil,.vx-casest-cta .btn-ghost{flex:1 0 100%;text-align:center}
  .vx-casest-eyebrow span{display:none}
}
/* reduced motion: pins/origin render static & complete */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .vx-casest-pins .pin,.vx-casest-origin-ring{animation:none!important}
  .vx-casest-origin-ring{opacity:.45}
  .vx-casest-pins .pin circle{opacity:1}
  .vx-casest-stat .num{background-position:50% center!important}
}

/* ════════════════════════ CLOSING CTA — bold pre-footer ════════════════════════ */
.vx-cta{padding:clamp(84px,12vw,140px) 0;isolation:isolate}
/* full-bleed cinematic art bleeds to the right edge */
.vx-cta-art{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;overflow:hidden}
.vx-cta-art img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:72% center}
/* scrim: near-solid obsidian on the left, clears toward the gold-lit right */
.vx-cta-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:
  linear-gradient(96deg,var(--veil) 0%,rgba(7,5,4,.96) 26%,rgba(7,5,4,.74) 52%,rgba(7,5,4,.34) 74%,rgba(7,5,4,.12) 100%),
  linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(7,5,4,.55) 0%,transparent 26%,transparent 64%,rgba(7,5,4,.62) 100%)}
/* gold spotlight breathing from lower-right */
.vx-cta-glow{z-index:1;right:-14vw;bottom:-22%;background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(227,188,63,.16),transparent 72%);animation:vx-breathe 13s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.vx-cta .vx-wrap{position:relative;z-index:3}
/* thin gold L-bracket flourish (top-right) — replaces the mockup seal, no 2nd ceremony */
.vx-cta-bracket{position:absolute;z-index:2;top:clamp(26px,4vw,46px);right:clamp(26px,4vw,46px);width:54px;height:54px;border-top:1px solid var(--gold);border-right:1px solid var(--gold);opacity:.55;pointer-events:none}

.vx-cta-in{max-width:760px}
.vx-cta-lead{max-width:14ch;text-shadow:0 2px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.vx-cta-body{color:var(--dim);max-width:500px}

/* actions */
.vx-cta-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;align-items:center;margin-top:34px}

/* meta row */
.vx-cta-meta{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:10px 0;margin-top:34px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint)}
.vx-cta-meta li{padding:0 18px;border-right:1px solid var(--line2);line-height:1}
.vx-cta-meta li:last-child{border-right:0}
.vx-cta-meta li:first-child{padding-left:0}
.vx-cta-mark{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-cta-mark svg{display:block}

/* ── tablet / collapse ── */
@media(max-width:880px){
  .vx-cta{padding:clamp(64px,12vw,96px) 0}
  .vx-cta-art img{object-position:62% center}
  /* darker, vertical scrim so text stays AA over the portrait crop */
  .vx-cta-scrim{background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(7,5,4,.78) 0%,rgba(7,5,4,.62) 40%,rgba(7,5,4,.82) 100%)}
  .vx-cta-bracket{display:none}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .vx-cta-meta{gap:9px 0}
  .vx-cta-meta li{flex:0 0 100%;border-right:0;padding:0;line-height:1.9}
  .vx-cta-meta li:first-child{padding-left:0}
  .vx-cta-actions .btn-foil,.vx-cta-actions .btn-ghost{flex:1 1 auto;text-align:center}
}

/* ── FOOTER (refined) ── */
.vx-footer{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:clamp(56px,7vw,84px);padding-bottom:clamp(28px,4vw,40px)}
.vx-footer .vx-wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* visually-hidden label helper */
.vx-vh{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}

/* upper grid */
.vx-footer-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(280px,1.1fr) 1.4fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,88px);align-items:start}

/* brand column */
.vx-footer-logo{width:clamp(150px,20vw,190px);height:auto;display:block}
.vx-footer-tag{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(17px,1.8vw,20px);margin-top:18px;line-height:1.3}
.vx-footer-meta{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);margin-top:14px;line-height:1.9}

/* email capture */
.vx-footer-sub{margin-top:clamp(22px,3vw,30px);max-width:420px}
.vx-footer-subkick{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mut);margin-bottom:12px}
.vx-footer-subrow{display:flex;gap:8px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:44px;padding:5px 5px 5px 6px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.015);transition:border-color .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease)}
.vx-footer-subrow:focus-within{border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(201,162,39,.10)}
.vx-footer-input{flex:1 1 auto;min-width:0;background:transparent;border:0;outline:0;color:var(--txt);font-family:var(--body);font-size:14px;padding:10px 8px 10px 14px}
.vx-footer-input::placeholder{color:var(--faint)}
.vx-footer-subbtn{flex:0 0 auto;padding:11px 22px;font-size:10px}

/* nav columns */
.vx-footer-nav{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(20px,3vw,40px)}
.vx-footer-col{position:relative;padding-left:clamp(0px,1.4vw,22px)}
.vx-footer-col + .vx-footer-col::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:2px;bottom:2px;width:1px;background:var(--line2)}
.vx-footer-h{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright);margin:0 0 16px}
.vx-footer-col ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
.vx-footer-col a{font-family:var(--body);font-size:13.5px;color:var(--mut);text-decoration:none;transition:color .25s var(--ease)}
.vx-footer-col a:hover,.vx-footer-col a:focus-visible{color:var(--txt)}

/* lower util bar */
.vx-footer-bar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;align-items:center;gap:24px;margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,60px);padding-top:clamp(24px,3vw,32px);border-top:1px solid var(--line2)}
.vx-footer-legal{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);line-height:2;margin:0}
.vx-footer-mid{justify-self:center;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.vx-footer-map{width:clamp(96px,11vw,128px);height:auto;color:var(--gold-satin);opacity:.32}
.vx-footer-gold{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright)}

/* social tiles */
.vx-footer-social{justify-self:end;list-style:none;display:flex;gap:10px;margin:0;padding:0}
.vx-footer-social a{display:grid;place-items:center;width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:9px;color:var(--gold);transition:color .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease)}
.vx-footer-social a:hover,.vx-footer-social a:focus-visible{color:var(--gold-bright);border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(201,162,39,.06);transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* tablet */
@media (max-width:880px){
  .vx-footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:clamp(36px,7vw,52px)}
  .vx-footer-nav{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:32px 28px}
  .vx-footer-col{padding-left:0}
  .vx-footer-col + .vx-footer-col::before{display:none}
  .vx-footer-bar{grid-template-columns:1fr;justify-items:center;text-align:center;gap:22px}
  .vx-footer-legal{text-align:center}
  .vx-footer-social{justify-self:center}
  .vx-footer-sub{max-width:none}
}

/* phone */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .vx-footer-nav{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px 20px}
  .vx-footer-subrow{flex-wrap:wrap;border-radius:18px;padding:8px}
  .vx-footer-input{flex:1 1 100%;padding:8px 6px 8px 10px}
  .vx-footer-subbtn{flex:1 1 100%;text-align:center;justify-content:center}
  .vx-footer-col a{font-size:14px}
}

/* ╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  D78 HOME-BUILD — homepage rebuilt to Nate's mockups        ║
   ║  (sections 3–13; obsidian + two-gold; honest copy)          ║
   ╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ */

/* ════ 3 · BY THE NUMBERS — ultra-thin stat strip ════ */
.vx-bynumbers{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0A0B0E,#080706 50%,#0A0B0E);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden}
.vx-bynum-row{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto repeat(4,1fr);align-items:center;min-height:94px}
.vx-bynum-label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.34em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);padding-right:clamp(18px,3vw,44px);white-space:nowrap}
.vx-bynum-stat{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:3px;padding:14px clamp(16px,2.4vw,34px);border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.vx-bynum-stat .num{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,44px);line-height:1;letter-spacing:.01em;background:var(--foil);background-size:240% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.vx-bynum-stat .lab{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mut)}
@media(max-width:880px){
  .vx-bynum-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;min-height:0}
  .vx-bynum-label{grid-column:1 / -1;padding:18px 0 6px;text-align:center}
  .vx-bynum-stat{padding:16px 18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line2)}
  .vx-bynum-stat:nth-child(odd){border-left:0}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .vx-bynum-stat .num{font-size:clamp(26px,8vw,38px)}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.vx-bynum-stat .num{background-position:50% center}}

/* ════ 4 · THE STANDARD — gold seal + four pillars (ceremony) ════ */
.vx-standard{background:
  linear-gradient(transparent 96%,rgba(201,162,39,.05) 96%) 0 0/100% 42px,
  linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 96%,rgba(201,162,39,.05) 96%) 0 0/42px 100%,
  radial-gradient(82% 104% at 50% 0%,#15110A,#080706 64%)}
.vx-seal{position:relative;display:block;width:clamp(140px,18vw,190px);margin:0 auto 16px}
.vx-seal-halo{position:absolute;inset:-20%;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(227,188,63,.20),transparent 72%);filter:blur(6px);animation:vx-breathe 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;pointer-events:none}
.vx-seal-img{position:relative;display:block;width:100%;height:auto;filter:drop-shadow(0 12px 44px rgba(227,188,63,.22))}
.vx-standard-lead{max-width:none;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.vx-standard-sub{max-width:58ch;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.vx-pillars{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:clamp(40px,5vw,60px) 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;text-align:left}
.vx-pillar{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:30px 26px 26px;position:relative}
.vx-pillar:hover{border-color:rgba(227,188,63,.45);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.vx-pillar-ic{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(201,162,39,.10),rgba(201,162,39,0) 70%);color:var(--gold-bright);margin-bottom:18px;transition:border-color .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease)}
.vx-pillar-ic svg{width:26px;height:26px;display:block}
.vx-pillar:hover .vx-pillar-ic{border-color:rgba(227,188,63,.5);background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(227,188,63,.2),transparent 72%);color:var(--champ)}
.vx-pillar h3{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,30px);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;background:var(--foil);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1}
.vx-pillar-sub{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mut);margin:0 0 22px}
.vx-pillar-more{margin-top:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-family:'Montserrat','Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#DDA947,#C5953E);color:#000;border:1px solid #8A6D30;box-shadow:0 2px 9px -4px rgba(0,0,0,.5),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,244,214,.28);border-radius:5px;padding:11px 24px;font-weight:700;transition:filter .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease)}
.vx-pillar-more:hover{filter:brightness(1.06);transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 4px 14px -4px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
@media(max-width:880px){.vx-pillars{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.vx-pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:13px}.vx-pillar{padding:24px 22px}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.vx-seal-halo{animation:none}}

/* ════ 5 · OUR NETWORK — cinematic plate (reuses .vx-network-stat row) ════ */
.vx-network{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#06070A}
.vx-network-art{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.vx-network-art img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:62% center}
.vx-network-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:
  linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(8,9,12,.93),rgba(8,9,12,.8) 34%,rgba(8,9,12,.4) 66%,rgba(8,9,12,.58)),
  linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,9,12,.5),transparent 28%,transparent 60%,rgba(8,9,12,.72))}
.vx-network .vx-wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.vx-network-in{max-width:600px}
.vx-network-lead{max-width:15ch}
.vx-network-sub{color:var(--dim);max-width:52ch}
.vx-network-cta{margin-top:32px}
.vx-network-stat .lab{color:var(--dim)}
@media(max-width:880px){.vx-network-art img{object-position:66% center}.vx-network-scrim{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,9,12,.82),rgba(8,9,12,.62) 40%,rgba(8,9,12,.86))}}
@media(max-width:560px){.vx-network-cta{width:100%;text-align:center}}

/* ════ 6 · SERVICES — 10-tile compact grid (mockup 06) ════ */
.vx-svc10-grid{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:clamp(40px,5vw,52px) 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:14px}
.vx-svc10-tile{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%;padding:24px 18px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#13100A,#0E0B07);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;transition:border-color .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease)}
.vx-svc10-tile:hover,.vx-svc10-tile:focus-visible{border-color:rgba(227,188,63,.5);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.vx-svc10-tile:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-bright);outline-offset:3px}
.vx-svc10-ic{color:var(--gold-bright);margin-bottom:16px;transition:color .35s var(--ease)}
.vx-svc10-ic svg{width:44px;height:44px;display:block}
.vx-svc10-tile:hover .vx-svc10-ic{color:var(--champ)}
.vx-svc10-tile h3{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:700;font-size:18px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;color:#fff;margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.06}
.vx-svc10-sub{font-family:var(--body);font-size:12px;color:var(--mut);line-height:1.5;margin:0}
.vx-svc10-tile.is-active{border-color:rgba(227,188,63,.85);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#1a140A,#0E0B07);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(227,188,63,.3),0 0 24px rgba(227,188,63,.28),0 22px 60px -30px rgba(227,188,63,.6)}
.vx-svc10-tile.is-active .vx-svc10-ic{color:var(--champ)}
@media(max-width:980px){.vx-svc10-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.vx-svc10-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px}.vx-svc10-tile{padding:20px 16px}}
@media(max-width:360px){.vx-svc10-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ════ 8 · THE RESCUE LANE — emergency band (mockup 08) ════ */
.vx-rescue{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#06070A;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.vx-rescue-art{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.vx-rescue-art img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center}
.vx-rescue-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:
  linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(6,7,10,.94),rgba(6,7,10,.82) 40%,rgba(6,7,10,.6) 100%),
  linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,7,10,.55),transparent 22%,rgba(6,7,10,.6) 70%,rgba(6,7,10,.92))}
.vx-rescue .vx-wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.vx-rescue-kick{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.vx-rescue-dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold-bright);box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(227,188,63,.6);animation:vx-rescue-pulse 2.2s ease-out infinite}
@keyframes vx-rescue-pulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(227,188,63,.55)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 9px rgba(227,188,63,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(227,188,63,0)}}
.vx-rescue-lead{max-width:18ch}
.vx-rescue-sub{color:var(--dim);max-width:54ch}
.vx-rescue-moments-h{margin:clamp(40px,5vw,56px) 0 18px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mut)}
.vx-rescue-moments{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px}
.vx-rescue-moment{background:rgba(14,11,7,.72);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:2px solid var(--gold);border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;padding:22px 20px;backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}
.vx-rescue-mic{display:inline-flex;color:var(--gold-bright);margin-bottom:14px}
.vx-rescue-mic svg{width:26px;height:26px;display:block}
.vx-rescue-moment h3{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:700;font-size:18px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;color:#fff;margin:0 0 7px;line-height:1.08}
.vx-rescue-moment p{font-size:13px;color:var(--mut);line-height:1.55;margin:0}
.vx-rescue-quotes{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:clamp(34px,4vw,44px) 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px}
.vx-rescue-quote{position:relative;background:rgba(19,16,10,.66);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:24px 24px 22px;backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}
.vx-rescue-qmark{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:46px;line-height:.5;height:22px;display:block;background:var(--foil);background-size:280% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.vx-rescue-qtext{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--mut);margin:10px 0 16px}
.vx-rescue-qattr{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0}
.vx-rescue-qattr b{color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:500}
.vx-rescue-qattr span{color:var(--faint)}
.vx-rescue-note{margin-top:20px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint)}
.vx-rescue-bar{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:18px 28px;margin-top:clamp(34px,4vw,44px);padding:22px clamp(22px,3vw,34px);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(26,20,10,.9),rgba(12,9,6,.8))}
.vx-rescue-bar-h{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,30px);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#fff}
.vx-rescue-phone{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);letter-spacing:.04em;background:var(--foil);background-size:240% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;margin-right:auto}
@media(max-width:880px){
  .vx-rescue-moments{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .vx-rescue-quotes{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .vx-rescue-scrim{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,7,10,.82),rgba(6,7,10,.6) 30%,rgba(6,7,10,.92))}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .vx-rescue-moments{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .vx-rescue-bar{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px}
  .vx-rescue-phone{margin-right:0}
  .vx-rescue-bar .btn-foil{width:100%;text-align:center}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.vx-rescue-dot{animation:none}}

/* ════ 9 · INDUSTRIES WE POWER — capability tiles (mockup 09 top) ════ */
.vx-cap-grid{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:clamp(36px,4vw,48px) 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr);gap:12px}
.vx-cap-tile{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;padding:24px 12px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#13100A,#0E0B07);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;transition:border-color .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease)}
.vx-cap-tile:hover{border-color:rgba(227,188,63,.45);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.vx-cap-ic{color:var(--gold-bright);margin-bottom:14px}
.vx-cap-ic svg{width:30px;height:30px;display:block}
.vx-cap-tile h3{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;color:#fff;margin:0 0 5px;line-height:1.1}
.vx-cap-tile p{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mut);line-height:1.4;margin:0}
.vx-cap-cta{margin-top:clamp(34px,4vw,44px)}
@media(max-width:880px){.vx-cap-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.vx-cap-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:10px}.vx-cap-tile{padding:20px 12px}}

/* ════ 10 · EQUIPMENT & FEATURES (mockup 09 bottom) ════ */
.vx-equip{background:radial-gradient(90% 120% at 78% -8%,#13100A,#080706 62%);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.vx-equip-head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px)}
.vx-equip-headtext{flex:1 1 auto}
.vx-equip-head .vx-lead{max-width:16ch}
.vx-equip-head .vx-body{margin-top:18px;max-width:56ch}
.vx-equip-seal{flex:0 0 auto;width:clamp(78px,9vw,108px);line-height:0}
.vx-equip-seal svg{width:100%;height:auto;filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 30px rgba(227,188,63,.2))}
.vx-equip-grid{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:clamp(36px,5vw,52px) 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}
.vx-equip-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:28px 24px}
.vx-equip-card:hover{border-color:rgba(227,188,63,.45);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.vx-equip-ic{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:11px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:rgba(201,162,39,.06);color:var(--gold-bright);margin-bottom:16px;transition:border-color .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease)}
.vx-equip-card:hover .vx-equip-ic{border-color:rgba(227,188,63,.5);background:rgba(201,162,39,.12)}
.vx-equip-ic svg{width:26px;height:26px;display:block}
.vx-equip-card h3{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:700;font-size:20px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;color:#fff;margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.08}
.vx-equip-card p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--mut);line-height:1.6;margin:0}
@media(max-width:880px){.vx-equip-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.vx-equip-head{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:22px}}
@media(max-width:560px){.vx-equip-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ════ 11 · CLIENT SUCCESS — illustrative + proof-case plate ════ */
.vx-casest-tag{margin:14px 0 0}
.vx-casest-tag span{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:40px;padding:6px 16px;background:rgba(201,162,39,.06)}
.vx-casest-illus{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mut);margin-top:4px}
.vx-casest-plate{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:0;opacity:.42}
.vx-casest-plate-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(11,8,5,.16),rgba(11,8,5,.52))}
.vx-casest-panel .vx-casest-net{position:relative;z-index:1}
.vx-casest-panel .vx-casest-corner{z-index:2}
.vx-casest-seal{position:absolute;top:16px;right:16px;width:clamp(46px,6vw,60px);line-height:0;z-index:2}
.vx-casest-seal svg{width:100%;height:auto;filter:drop-shadow(0 6px 20px rgba(227,188,63,.25))}
.vx-casest-panel .vx-casest-cap{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* ════ 12 · FINAL CTA — strip tweak (mockup 12-alt) ════ */
.vx-cta-strip .vx-cta-mark{gap:8px;color:var(--gold-bright)}

/* ════ 13 · FOOTER — D78 variant: centred brand · who-we-serve/services/locations/company · phone+social (mockup 13) ════ */
.vx-footer-brand-c{text-align:center;margin-bottom:clamp(40px,5vw,58px)}
.vx-footer-brand-c .vx-footer-logo{margin:0 auto}
.vx-footer-brand-c .vx-footer-tag{margin-top:16px}
.vx-footer-brand-c .vx-footer-meta{margin-top:12px}
.vx-footer-phone{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,28px);letter-spacing:.05em;justify-self:center;background:var(--foil);background-size:240% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.vx-footer-legal a{color:var(--mut);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;transition:color .25s var(--ease)}
.vx-footer-legal a:hover,.vx-footer-legal a:focus-visible{color:var(--gold-bright)}

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  D79 PREMIUM PASS — warm beveled panels + depth (match mockups) ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ */

/* D · tighter vertical rhythm — less ocean-of-black, match mockup density */
.vx-band{padding:clamp(56px,7.5vw,92px) 0}

/* C · warm beveled premium cards: Standard pillars · Services · Industries · Equipment */
.vx-pillar,.vx-svc10-tile,.vx-cap-tile,.vx-equip-card{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(42,33,12,.50),rgba(12,10,6,.85));
  border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.32);
  border-radius:6px;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(230,206,142,.22),0 10px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.vx-pillar-ic,.vx-svc10-ic,.vx-cap-ic,.vx-equip-ic{color:var(--gold-bright)}
/* featured / active tile */
.vx-svc10-tile.is-active{
  border-color:rgba(201,168,76,.7);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,.5),0 12px 40px rgba(120,90,20,.25);
}
/* hover gated to true hover + fine pointer (no sticky tap states) */
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .vx-pillar:hover,.vx-svc10-tile:hover,.vx-cap-tile:hover,.vx-equip-card:hover{
    border-color:rgba(201,168,76,.6);transform:translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(230,206,142,.30),0 16px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  }
}

/* D · §4 The Standard — warm rack interior, scrimmed for AA + warm radial behind the seal */
.vx-standard{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,9,12,.80),rgba(8,9,12,.91)),
    radial-gradient(60% 42% at 50% 16%,rgba(201,168,76,.14),transparent 70%),
    url(/assets/bg/standard-hero-1356.webp) center/cover no-repeat,
    #080706}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .vx-standard{background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,9,12,.82),rgba(8,9,12,.92)),
    radial-gradient(72% 40% at 50% 14%,rgba(201,168,76,.13),transparent 70%),
    url(/assets/bg/standard-hero-768.webp) center/cover no-repeat,#080706}
}
.vx-seal{width:clamp(150px,19vw,200px)}

/* D · warm gold wash on the otherwise-flat marketing bands */
.vx-services,.vx-industries{background:radial-gradient(82% 62% at 50% -2%,rgba(201,168,76,.08),transparent 60%),#080706}
.vx-equip{background:radial-gradient(80% 60% at 78% -6%,rgba(201,168,76,.10),transparent 62%),radial-gradient(90% 120% at 78% -8%,#15110A,#080706 62%)}



/* ════ D83 FOUNDATION-LOCK — homepage cards re-skin to .vx-panel base + frame ════ */
.vx-pillar,.vx-svc10-tile,.vx-cap-tile,.vx-equip-card{background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(30,22,8,.45),rgba(8,7,6,.9));border:1px solid rgba(216,160,75,.55);border-radius:6px;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(236,209,140,.16),0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
/* Four-Pillars / Standard feature section — gold corner-bracket frame */
.vx-standard .vx-wrap{position:relative}
.vx-standard .vx-wrap::before,.vx-standard .vx-wrap::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:30px;height:30px;pointer-events:none;z-index:3}
.vx-standard .vx-wrap::before{top:-6px;left:-6px;border-top:1px solid var(--gold-deep);border-left:1px solid var(--gold-deep)}
.vx-standard .vx-wrap::after{bottom:-6px;right:-6px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--gold-deep);border-right:1px solid var(--gold-deep)}


/* D86 generic band-plate system (uniform across card bands) */
.vx-plate{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;overflow:hidden}
.vx-plate img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;filter:brightness(1.14) contrast(1.07) saturate(1.08)}
/* directional scrim — drops to ~.43 through the middle so the photo breathes, darkens band edges for blending */
.vx-plate-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,7,6,.72) 0%,rgba(8,7,6,.44) 26%,rgba(8,7,6,.42) 66%,rgba(8,7,6,.8) 100%)}
/* legibility insurance for headers over the brighter plate (card text rides its own tiles) */
.vx-services .vx-lead,.vx-services .vx-body,.vx-how .vx-lead,.vx-how .vx-body,.vx-industries .vx-lead,.vx-industries .vx-body,.vx-equip .vx-lead,.vx-equip .vx-body{text-shadow:0 2px 22px rgba(4,3,2,.66)}
@media(max-width:768px){.vx-plate-scrim{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,7,6,.8),rgba(8,7,6,.58) 40%,rgba(8,7,6,.85))}}

/* screenshot #2 — gold-gradient headings on every card/tile (matches .vx-pillar) */
.vx-svc10-tile h3,.vx-cap-tile h3,.vx-equip-card h3,.vx-rescue-moment h3{background:var(--foil);background-size:240% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}

/* ══ RECRAFT MOCKUP-GRADE FINISH — strokes pass 1 (numbers/pillars/process/cta) ══ */
.vx-stat{border-right-color:rgba(201,162,39,.28)}
.vx-stat .num{font-size:clamp(38px,4.8vw,58px)}
.vx-stat .lab{color:#D9D4C7;font-size:9.5px}
.vx-standard{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.vx-standard::before,.vx-standard::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:440px;height:440px;pointer-events:none;opacity:.5;background:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,rgba(201,162,39,.16) 0 1px,transparent 1px 46px),repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg,rgba(201,162,39,.16) 0 1px,transparent 1px 46px)}
.vx-standard::before{top:-60px;left:-60px;-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(closest-side at 0 0,#000,transparent);mask-image:radial-gradient(closest-side at 0 0,#000,transparent)}
.vx-standard::after{top:-60px;right:-60px;left:auto;-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(closest-side at 100% 0,#000,transparent);mask-image:radial-gradient(closest-side at 100% 0,#000,transparent)}
.vx-pillar{overflow:hidden}
.vx-pillar::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(154,110,26,.25),#E3BC3F 30%,#F4E3A1 50%,#E3BC3F 70%,rgba(154,110,26,.25));box-shadow:0 1px 8px rgba(227,188,63,.35)}
.vx-pillar-sub{position:relative;padding-bottom:14px}
.vx-pillar-sub::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:44px;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent)}
.vx-standard .vx-seal-halo{background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(227,188,63,.30),transparent 74%)}
.vx-eye-dia::before{content:"\25C6";margin-right:12px;font-size:7px;vertical-align:2px;color:var(--gold)}
.vx-eye-dia::after{content:"\25C6";margin-left:12px;font-size:7px;vertical-align:2px;color:var(--gold)}
.vx-how-num{font-size:clamp(64px,7.5vw,104px);line-height:.95}
@media(min-width:881px){.vx-how-step + .vx-how-step::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:14px;bottom:14px;width:1px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(201,162,39,.4),transparent)}}
.vx-cta-in{max-width:860px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center}
.vx-cta-lead{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;max-width:20ch}
.vx-cta-body{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.vx-cta-actions{justify-content:center}
.vx-cta-meta{justify-content:center}
.vx-cta-rule{position:relative;height:1px;max-width:560px;margin:30px auto 0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(201,162,39,.55),transparent)}
.vx-cta-rule::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:-2px;width:90px;height:5px;transform:translateX(-50%);background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(244,227,161,.9),transparent);filter:blur(1.5px)}
/* case panel: explicit ratio now the plate carries the art */
.vx-casest-panel{aspect-ratio:1356/768}
.vx-casest-plate{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.vx-casest-cap{position:absolute;left:18px;right:18px;top:auto;bottom:12px;text-align:left}
.vx-casest-plate{filter:brightness(1.08) contrast(1.04)}
/* network band CTA: mockup outlined ghost, gold visible */
.vx-network-cta.vx-ghost{border-color:#8A6D30}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){.vx-network-cta.vx-ghost:hover{filter:brightness(1.06)}}


/* ══ V3 RECRAFT TEMPLATE — 2026-07-22 · Nate's card/button spec + screenshots:
   sharp uniform-gold-border cards · flat-gold buttons · full-bleed nav rule
   meeting the lockup at the WAREHOUSING line ══ */

/* header — rule crosses the bar exactly at the wordmark (lockup 64px · band center 71.1%) */
.vx-navrow::after{top:auto;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(201,168,76,.20) 24%,rgba(201,168,76,.20) 76%,transparent)}
/* links + actions ride the VEXUS line (above the rule), like the mock */
.vx-nav,.vx-actions{padding-bottom:0}
@media(max-width:880px){.vx-nav,.vx-actions{padding-bottom:0}}

/* the standard — lattice runs the full band edges (mock), corner brackets retired */
.vx-standard::before,.vx-standard::after{width:min(430px,28vw);height:100%;top:0;opacity:.6;background:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,rgba(201,162,39,.17) 0 1px,transparent 1px 46px),repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg,rgba(201,162,39,.17) 0 1px,transparent 1px 46px)}
.vx-standard::before{left:0;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#000 12%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#000 12%,transparent)}
.vx-standard::after{right:0;left:auto;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(270deg,#000 12%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(270deg,#000 12%,transparent)}
.vx-standard .vx-wrap::before,.vx-standard .vx-wrap::after{display:none}

/* pillar cards — the template: flat #0D0D0D · uniform 1px gold border · near-sharp · centered */
.vx-pillars{gap:12px}
.vx-pillar{align-items:center;text-align:center;background:#0D0D0D;border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.68);border-radius:4px;box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45);padding:34px 22px 26px}
.vx-pillar::before{display:none}
.vx-pillar-ic{width:auto;height:auto;border:0;background:none;border-radius:0;margin:6px 0 18px}
.vx-pillar-ic svg{width:96px;height:96px;stroke-width:1.05}
.vx-pillar h3{font-size:clamp(26px,2.9vw,34px);letter-spacing:.08em}
.vx-pillar-sub{color:#9A7B3A;letter-spacing:.2em;margin-bottom:26px;padding-bottom:16px}
.vx-pillar-sub::after{left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:min(150px,72%);background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(201,168,76,.55),transparent)}
.vx-pillar-more{align-self:center}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){.vx-pillar:hover{border-color:#C9A84C;transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}}
@media(max-width:880px){.vx-pillar-ic svg{width:72px;height:72px}}
@media(max-width:560px){.vx-pillar{padding:28px 20px 24px}.vx-pillar-ic svg{width:80px;height:80px}}

/* card families — sharp, flat, tinted uniform border */
.vx-svc10-tile,.vx-cap-tile,.vx-equip-card{border-radius:4px;background:linear-gradient(172deg,#121009,#0C0A07);border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.42);box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.42)}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){.vx-svc10-tile:hover,.vx-cap-tile:hover,.vx-equip-card:hover{border-color:rgba(201,168,76,.78);box-shadow:0 16px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5);transform:translateY(-4px)}}
.vx-casest-panel{border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden}

/* V5.1 — homepage anchor buttons: beat the `.vx-home a{color:inherit}` reset (0,1,1) with .vx-home-scoped selectors (0,2,0) so black text applies */
.vx-home .vx-quote,.vx-home .vx-go,.vx-home .vx-ghost,.vx-home .btn-foil,.vx-home .btn-ghost,.vx-home .vx-pillar-more{color:#000}