/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FILO'S GELATO — Concept C
   Premium Italian gelato manufacturing & hospitality
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
:root{
  /* ── Concept D — pastel / candy palette ── */
  --cream:#FBF6F1;          /* main light background */
  --cream-2:#F4E9DE;        /* alt light background (from sand) */
  --ink:#43291C;            /* chocolate — dark sections / base text */
  --ink-2:#4E3122;
  --ink-soft:#5C4436;       /* body paragraph text */
  --pistachio:#6E9A44;      /* green accent (deep enough for text on light) */
  --pistachio-deep:#557A38; /* deep green — kept as dark accent for TEXT (diet chips, timeline, contact links) */
  --chip:#DE6C95;           /* service-icon & story-badge chip color (was green) */
  --rose:#DE6C95;           /* strawberry pink — accents, swatches */
  --gold:#E0AA7B;           /* caramel — primary buttons */
  --gold-bright:#E9B486;    /* headings on the dark proof band */
  --green-deep:#234B4F;     /* deep teal — proof / credibility band */
  --gold-deep:#B0762F;      /* deeper caramel — eyebrows / hover */
  --blush:#EBDAC9;
  --line:rgba(67,41,28,.14);
  --shadow:0 24px 60px -28px rgba(67,41,28,.4);
  --shadow-sm:0 12px 30px -18px rgba(67,41,28,.5);
  --r:18px;
  --maxw:1200px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --ff-display:"Shrikhand",Georgia,serif;
  --ff-accent:"Montserrat",system-ui,sans-serif;
  --ff-body:"Poppins",system-ui,sans-serif;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-padding-top:84px}
body{
  font-family:var(--ff-body);
  background:var(--cream);
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.65;
  font-size:17px;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}

/* ─── shared ─── */
.section{padding:110px 24px}
.section__head{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto 60px}
.section__head--center{text-align:center;max-width:760px}
.section__sub{margin-top:18px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:19px}
.section__sub--light{color:rgba(247,240,230,.78)}
.eyebrow{font:700 12.5px/1 var(--ff-body);letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep)}
.eyebrow--light{color:var(--gold)}
.h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.4rem);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-top:14px}
.h2--light{color:var(--cream)}
.h2 em,.hero__title em{font-style:italic;color:var(--pistachio);font-weight:500}
p{color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* ─── buttons ─── */
.btn{display:inline-block;font:700 15px/1 var(--ff-body);letter-spacing:.01em;padding:16px 28px;border-radius:999px;
  cursor:pointer;border:1.5px solid transparent;transition:.3s var(--ease);text-align:center}
.btn--gold{background:var(--gold);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 12px 26px -12px var(--gold-deep)}
.btn--gold:hover{background:var(--gold-deep);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--ink{background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream)}
.btn--ink:hover{background:var(--pistachio-deep);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--ghost-light{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);color:#fff}
.btn--ghost-light:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--full{width:100%;padding:18px}

/* ─── NAV ─── */
.nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:50;transition:.4s var(--ease)}
.nav__inner{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:18px 24px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px}
.nav__brand{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1;color:#fff;transition:color .4s}
.nav__brand-mark{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:600;font-size:26px;letter-spacing:.01em}
.nav__brand-sub{font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:5px;opacity:.85}
.nav__links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:24px}
.nav__links a{font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:#fff;opacity:.94;transition:.25s;white-space:nowrap}
.nav__links a:hover{opacity:1;color:var(--gold)}
.nav__cta{border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);padding:10px 18px;border-radius:999px}
.nav__cta:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink)!important}
.nav__toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:6px}
.nav__toggle span{width:26px;height:2px;background:#fff;transition:.3s}
.nav.is-stuck{background:var(--cream-2);box-shadow:0 6px 24px -16px rgba(33,26,21,.5)}
.nav.is-stuck .nav__brand,.nav.is-stuck .nav__links a{color:var(--ink)}
.nav.is-stuck .nav__links a:hover{color:var(--gold-deep)}
.nav.is-stuck .nav__cta{border-color:var(--ink)}
.nav.is-stuck .nav__cta:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream)!important}
.nav.is-stuck .nav__toggle span{background:var(--ink)}

/* ─── HERO ─── */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:92svh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;padding:150px 24px 110px;color:#fff;overflow:hidden}
.hero__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.hero__bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 40%}
.hero__veil{position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(18,11,5,.60) 0%,rgba(18,11,5,.50) 45%,rgba(18,11,5,.58) 100%),
    linear-gradient(105deg,rgba(18,11,5,.72) 0%,rgba(18,11,5,.30) 55%,rgba(18,11,5,.15) 100%)}
.hero__content{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;width:100%;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;text-align:left;
  text-shadow:0 2px 22px rgba(12,7,2,.5),0 1px 4px rgba(12,7,2,.4)}
.hero__title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5.4vw,4.6rem);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.015em;margin:20px 0 24px;max-width:min(18ch,100%);overflow-wrap:break-word}
.hero__lede{font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.6vw,1.28rem);max-width:min(60ch,100%);color:rgba(255,255,255,.94)}
.hero__actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:36px}
.hero__actions .btn{text-shadow:none}
.hero__scroll{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:26px;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:2;width:26px;height:42px;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);border-radius:14px}
.hero__scroll span{position:absolute;left:50%;top:9px;width:3px;height:8px;border-radius:2px;background:#fff;transform:translateX(-50%);animation:scroll 1.6s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes scroll{0%{opacity:0;top:9px}40%{opacity:1}80%{opacity:0;top:22px}100%{opacity:0}}

/* ─── TRUST BAR ─── */
.trust{background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream);padding:34px 24px}
.trust__inner{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px 32px}
.trust__lead{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:20px;color:var(--cream);font-weight:400;flex:0 0 auto}
.trust__lead em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold)}
.trust__lanes{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.trust__lanes a{display:inline-block;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;padding:8px 15px;border:1px solid rgba(247,240,230,.28);border-radius:999px;color:rgba(247,240,230,.9);transition:.25s}
.trust__lanes a:hover{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--ink)}

/* ─── SERVICES / WHAT WE DO ─── */
.services{background:var(--cream)}
.svc-grid{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.svc{background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:36px 32px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:.35s var(--ease)}
.svc:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.svc__ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--pistachio-deep);color:var(--cream);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:22px}
.svc__ic svg{width:26px;height:26px}
.svc h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:500;font-size:23px;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:1.15}
.svc p{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6;flex:1}
.svc__cta{margin-top:18px;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:var(--gold-deep);transition:.25s}
.svc:hover .svc__cta{color:var(--pistachio-deep)}

/* ─── MANUFACTURING ─── */
.mfg{background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream)}
.mfg__grid{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
.mfg__media img{border-radius:var(--r);box-shadow:var(--shadow);width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3.4;object-fit:cover}
.mfg__lead{color:rgba(247,240,230,.82);margin-top:18px;font-size:18px}
.chips{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:30px}
.chips li{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;padding:9px 15px;border:1px solid rgba(247,240,230,.24);border-radius:999px;color:rgba(247,240,230,.9)}
.mfg__tag{margin-top:30px;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-style:italic;font-size:22px;color:var(--gold)}

/* ─── LANE (service deep-dives) ─── */
.lane{background:var(--cream)}
.lane--alt{background:var(--cream-2)}
.lane__grid{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
.lane__grid--reverse .lane__media{order:2}
.lane__media img{border-radius:var(--r);box-shadow:var(--shadow);width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3.2;object-fit:cover}
.lane__body p{margin-top:16px;font-size:17px}
.ticks{list-style:none;margin:26px 0 30px;display:grid;gap:12px}
.ticks--2col{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px 24px}
.ticks li{position:relative;padding-left:30px;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--ink)}
.ticks li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:2px;width:19px;height:19px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--pistachio);
  -webkit-mask:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'><path fill='white' d='M9.5 16.2 5.3 12l-1.4 1.4 5.6 5.6 12-12-1.4-1.4z'/></svg>") center/13px no-repeat;
  mask:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'><path fill='white' d='M9.5 16.2 5.3 12l-1.4 1.4 5.6 5.6 12-12-1.4-1.4z'/></svg>") center/13px no-repeat;
  background-color:var(--pistachio)}
.ticks li::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:2px;width:19px;height:19px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--pistachio);opacity:.35}

/* ─── FLAVORS ─── */
.flavors{background:var(--cream)}
.flavor-grid{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px}
.flavor{background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:34px 30px;transition:.35s var(--ease);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.flavor::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto 0;height:5px;background:var(--swatch,var(--gold));opacity:.9}
.flavor:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.flavor__dot{display:block;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--swatch,var(--gold));box-shadow:inset 0 -8px 16px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.25);margin-bottom:20px}
.flavor h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:500;font-size:23px;margin-bottom:9px}
.flavor p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.55}
.diet{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:40px auto 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px}
.diet__label{font-weight:700;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-right:4px}
.diet__chip{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;padding:9px 16px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--blush);color:var(--pistachio-deep);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.flavors__note{text-align:center;margin-top:40px;font-size:18px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.flavors__note a{color:var(--gold-deep);font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:.25s}
.flavors__note a:hover{border-color:var(--gold-deep)}

/* ─── MARQUEE ─── */
.marquee{background:var(--pistachio-deep);color:var(--cream);overflow:hidden;padding:18px 0}
.marquee__track{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:28px;white-space:nowrap;animation:marq 34s linear infinite;will-change:transform}
.marquee__track span{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-style:italic;font-size:24px;color:var(--cream)}
.marquee__track i{color:var(--gold);font-size:13px;font-style:normal}
@keyframes marq{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ─── STORY ─── */
.story{background:var(--cream-2)}
.story__grid{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;gap:72px;align-items:center}
.story__media{position:relative}
.story__img{border-radius:var(--r);box-shadow:var(--shadow);width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover}
.story__badge{position:absolute;right:-24px;bottom:-24px;background:var(--pistachio-deep);color:var(--cream);width:148px;height:148px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-content:center;text-align:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow);border:6px solid var(--cream-2)}
.story__badge-num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:38px;line-height:1}
.story__badge-label{font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:5px}
.story__body p{margin-top:18px}
.timeline{list-style:none;margin:30px 0 0;border-left:2px solid var(--gold)}
.timeline li{position:relative;padding:10px 0 10px 26px;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--ink)}
.timeline li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-7px;top:16px;width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);border:2px solid var(--cream-2)}
.timeline b{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:600;color:var(--pistachio-deep);margin-right:8px}
.story__kicker{margin-top:26px;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-style:italic;font-size:22px;color:var(--ink)}

/* ─── PROOF ─── */
.proof{background:var(--green-deep);color:var(--cream)}
.proof .eyebrow--light{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.proof__inner{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto}
.proof__head{margin-bottom:52px}
.proof__grid{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:2px;background:rgba(247,240,230,.16);border:1px solid rgba(247,240,230,.16);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden}
.proof__grid li{background:var(--green-deep);padding:30px 28px}
.proof__grid b{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:500;font-size:20px;color:var(--gold-bright);margin-bottom:8px}
.proof__grid li{color:rgba(247,240,230,.85);font-size:15px}

/* ─── NEGOZIO ─── */
.negozio{background:var(--cream)}
.negozio__grid{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
.negozio__media img{border-radius:var(--r);box-shadow:var(--shadow);width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/4.4;object-fit:cover}
.negozio__body p{margin-top:16px}
.negozio__meta{margin:28px 0 30px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.negozio__meta div{padding:15px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:16px;color:var(--ink)}
.negozio__meta span{display:inline-block;width:70px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-right:8px}

/* ─── CONTACT ─── */
.contact{background:var(--cream-2)}
.contact__grid{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;gap:64px;align-items:start}
.contact__info p{margin-top:16px}
.contact__list{list-style:none;margin:30px 0 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.contact__list li{padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:15.5px;color:var(--ink)}
.contact__list span{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-bottom:4px;font-weight:700}
.contact__list a{color:var(--pistachio-deep);font-weight:600}
.contact__list a:hover{color:var(--gold-deep)}
.contact__partner{margin-top:22px;font-size:14.5px;font-style:italic;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.contact__form{background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:38px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.contact__form-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:500;font-size:25px;margin-bottom:22px}
.hp{position:absolute!important;left:-9999px!important;width:1px;height:1px;opacity:0}
.fld-row{display:flex;gap:16px;margin-bottom:16px}
.fld{display:block;flex:1;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:700}
.fld--block{margin-bottom:16px}
.req{color:var(--rose)}
.fld input,.fld select,.fld textarea{display:block;margin-top:8px;font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:16px;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:14px 15px;outline:none;transition:.2s;width:100%}
.fld select{appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%234A3F38' stroke-width='2'><path d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/></svg>");background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 14px center;background-size:18px;padding-right:42px;cursor:pointer}
.fld input:focus,.fld select:focus,.fld textarea:focus{border-color:var(--pistachio);background:#fff}
.fld textarea{min-height:120px;resize:vertical}
.contact__status{margin-top:14px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;min-height:1em}
.contact__status.is-ok{color:var(--pistachio-deep)}
.contact__status.is-err{color:var(--rose)}

/* ─── FOOTER ─── */
.footer{background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream);padding:70px 24px 30px}
.footer__inner{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:40px;justify-content:space-between;padding-bottom:40px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.footer__mark{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:30px;font-weight:600}
.footer__brand{max-width:360px}
.footer__brand p{color:rgba(247,240,230,.7);margin-top:12px;font-size:15px}
.footer__addr{font-size:13.5px!important;color:rgba(247,240,230,.55)!important}
.footer__nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px 24px;align-content:flex-start;max-width:340px}
.footer__nav a,.footer__social a{color:rgba(247,240,230,.82);font-size:15px;transition:.25s}
.footer__nav a:hover,.footer__social a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.footer__social{display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:flex-start}
.footer__base{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:24px auto 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:space-between;font-size:13px;color:rgba(247,240,230,.5)}

/* ─── REVEAL ─── */
[data-reveal]{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease)}
[data-reveal].is-in{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  [data-reveal]{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  .marquee__track,.hero__scroll span{animation:none}
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
}

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */
@media(max-width:1040px){
  .nav__links{gap:18px}
  .nav__links a{font-size:13.5px}
  .svc-grid,.proof__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .nav__links{position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:min(84vw,360px);background:var(--cream-2);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-start;gap:22px;padding:48px 40px;transform:translateX(100%);transition:.4s var(--ease);box-shadow:var(--shadow);overflow-y:auto}
  .nav__links a{color:var(--ink);font-size:19px}
  .nav__cta{border-color:var(--ink)}
  .nav.is-open .nav__links{transform:none}
  .nav__toggle{display:flex;z-index:60}
  .nav.is-open .nav__toggle span{background:var(--ink)}
  .nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
  .nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
  .nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}
  .mfg__grid,.lane__grid,.story__grid,.negozio__grid,.contact__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
  .lane__grid--reverse .lane__media{order:0}
  .story__media,.negozio__media{max-width:460px;margin:0 auto}
  .mfg__media,.lane__media{max-width:560px}
  .trust__inner{justify-content:center;text-align:center}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .section{padding:72px 20px}
  .svc-grid,.flavor-grid,.proof__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ticks--2col{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .fld-row{flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
  .hero{min-height:auto;padding:120px 20px 72px}
  .hero__title{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,6.2vw,2.2rem);line-height:1.06}
  .h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,5.4vw,2.05rem);line-height:1.08}
  .hero__actions{width:100%}
  .hero__actions .btn{width:100%}
  .hero__scroll{display:none}
  .story__badge{width:118px;height:118px;right:-8px}
  .footer__inner{flex-direction:column;gap:28px}
  .trust__lead{font-size:18px}
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONCEPT D — accent font role + palette tweaks
   (dev font picker drives --ff-display / --ff-accent / --ff-body)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.eyebrow,.nav__brand-sub,.section__sub,.trust__lanes a,.chips li,.diet__chip,.svc__cta,
.fld,.contact__list span,.negozio__meta span,.timeline b,.footer__addr{font-family:var(--ff-accent)}
.btn--gold{color:var(--ink)}
.marquee{background:var(--rose)}
.marquee__track span{color:#fff}
.marquee__track i{color:var(--gold)}
.svc__ic,.story__badge{background:var(--chip);color:#fff}

/* ── Proof / founder section — cleaner, more professional ── */
.proof{background:var(--ink)}
.proof__grid li{background:var(--ink)}
.proof__grid b.proof__title{font-family:var(--ff-accent);font-weight:600!important;font-style:normal;font-size:17px!important;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.proof__lede{max-width:640px;margin:22px auto 0;color:rgba(247,240,230,.82);font-size:17px;font-family:var(--ff-body)}

/* footer design credit */
.footer__credit a{color:rgba(247,240,230,.72);text-decoration:none;transition:color .25s}
.footer__credit a:hover{color:var(--gold);text-decoration:underline}