/* ============ VINC LAB — Styles ============ */
:root {
  --navy-950: #040c22;
  --navy-900: #061331;
  --navy-800: #0a1f44;
  --navy-700: #12295a;
  --blue: #0b46c2;
  --blue-bright: #2f6bff;
  --teal: #13a8a8;
  --teal-bright: #2bd4c9;
  --ink: #0f1b33;
  --muted: #5b6b86;
  --line: #e3e9f3;
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bg-alt: #f5f8fd;
  --grad: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--teal-bright));
  --radius: 18px;
  --shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(10, 31, 68, .18);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(10, 31, 68, .28);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}

[hidden] { display: none !important; }
* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 80px; }
body {
  font-family: Inter, system-ui, sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: Montserrat, Inter, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy-800); }
h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
svg { fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.container { width: min(1200px, 100% - 32px); margin-inline: auto; }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
  padding: .9rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), background .3s;
}
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn-primary { background: var(--grad); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -10px rgba(47, 107, 255, .7); }
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(43, 212, 201, .6); }
.btn-ghost { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-sm { padding: .55rem 1.1rem; font-size: .88rem; }

/* ---------- Loader ---------- */
.loader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 100; background: var(--navy-950);
  display: grid; place-content: center; gap: 22px; justify-items: center;
  transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), visibility .7s;
}
.loader.done { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.loader-mark {
  width: 78px; height: 78px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: url(../assets/logo.jpg) 50% 18% / 175% no-repeat, #fff;
  animation: pulse 1.6s var(--ease) infinite;
}
.loader-bar { width: 140px; height: 3px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; }
.loader-bar span { display: block; height: 100%; width: 40%; background: var(--grad); animation: load 1.1s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes load { 0% { transform: translateX(-100%); } 100% { transform: translateX(260%); } }
@keyframes pulse { 50% { transform: scale(.92); box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(43,212,201,.08); } }

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
.nav { position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto; z-index: 50; transition: background .4s, box-shadow .4s, padding .4s; padding: 18px 0; }
.nav.scrolled { background: rgba(255,255,255,.86); backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.4); box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--line), 0 8px 30px -18px rgba(10,31,68,.3); padding: 10px 0; }
.nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; }
.brand-mark {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; flex: none;
  background: url(../assets/logo.jpg) 50% 18% / 175% no-repeat, #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.brand-text { font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; letter-spacing: .04em; color: #fff; transition: color .4s; }
.brand-text b { font-weight: 900; }
.nav.scrolled .brand-text { color: var(--navy-800); }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.8rem; }
.nav-links a:not(.btn) { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: .93rem; font-weight: 500; position: relative; transition: color .3s; }
.nav-links a:not(.btn)::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -6px; width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover { color: #fff; }
.nav.scrolled .nav-links a:not(.btn) { color: var(--muted); }
.nav.scrolled .nav-links a:not(.btn):hover, .nav.scrolled .nav-links a.active { color: var(--navy-800); }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; width: 40px; height: 40px; cursor: pointer; position: relative; }
.nav-toggle span { position: absolute; left: 9px; right: 9px; height: 2px; background: #fff; transition: transform .35s var(--ease), top .35s; }
.nav-toggle span:first-child { top: 15px; } .nav-toggle span:last-child { top: 23px; }
.nav.scrolled .nav-toggle span { background: var(--navy-800); }
.nav.open .nav-toggle span:first-child { top: 19px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav.open .nav-toggle span:last-child { top: 19px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: min(100vh, 980px); background: var(--navy-950); color: #fff; padding: 120px 0 40px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 72% 42%, rgba(47,107,255,.28), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(40% 50% at 90% 85%, rgba(43,212,201,.16), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(50% 60% at 0% 0%, rgba(18,41,90,.9), transparent 70%);
}
.hero-bg::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(70% 70% at 60% 45%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
}
.hero-grid { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; }
.eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-bright); padding: .45rem .9rem; border: 1px solid rgba(43,212,201,.3); border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(43,212,201,.06); }
.eyebrow .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal-bright); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(43,212,201,.7); animation: ping 2s infinite; }
@keyframes ping { 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(43,212,201,0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(43,212,201,0); } }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4.6vw, 4.1rem); font-weight: 900; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 1.3rem 0 1.1rem; color: #fff; }
.grad { background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.grad-2 { background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--teal-bright), #8fe9ff); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.hero-lead { font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.hero-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); margin-top: .5rem; max-width: 520px; }
.hero-cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem; margin-top: 2rem; }

.hero-visual { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1; width: 100%; max-width: 620px; justify-self: center; }
#hero-canvas { position: absolute; inset: -8%; width: 116%; height: 116%; display: block; cursor: grab;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(closest-side, #000 72%, transparent 100%); mask-image: radial-gradient(closest-side, #000 72%, transparent 100%); }
#hero-canvas:active { cursor: grabbing; }
.hero-fallback { display: none; position: absolute; inset: 12%; width: 76%; border-radius: 24px; }
.no-webgl #hero-canvas { display: none; }
.no-webgl .hero-fallback { display: block; }
.orbit-label {
  position: absolute; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .4rem .8rem; border-radius: 999px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  background: rgba(10,31,68,.55); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .9s var(--ease) forwards, float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orbit-label::before { content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; margin-right: .5rem; vertical-align: middle; background: var(--teal-bright); }
.l1 { top: 6%; left: 8%; animation-delay: 2.2s, 2.2s; }
.l2 { top: 46%; right: -2%; animation-delay: 2.4s, 3s; }
.l2::before { background: var(--blue-bright); }
.l3 { bottom: 6%; left: 14%; animation-delay: 2.6s, 3.6s; }
@keyframes float { 50% { translate: 0 -10px; } }
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.stats { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); margin-top: 3rem; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius: var(--radius); background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
.stat { padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem; }
.stat + .stat { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.stat b { display: block; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 2.1rem; font-weight: 800; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.stat span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: .88rem; }
.scroll-hint { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 18px; translate: -50% 0; width: 24px; height: 38px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); border-radius: 14px; }
.scroll-hint span { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 7px; width: 4px; height: 8px; margin-left: -2px; border-radius: 2px; background: #fff; animation: wheel 1.8s infinite; }
@keyframes wheel { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0); } 30% { opacity: 1; } 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); } }

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section { padding: 110px 0; position: relative; }
.section-alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.kicker { display: inline-block; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.kicker::before { content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--grad); vertical-align: middle; margin-right: .6rem; }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 3.2rem; }
.section-head p { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* About */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
.about-grid p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.about-grid p.big { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.55; }
.values { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.values div { padding: 1.1rem; border-radius: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s; }
.values div:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.values b { display: block; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; color: var(--navy-800); }
.values span { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* Pillars */
.pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.6rem; perspective: 1200px; }
.pillar {
  position: relative; padding: 2.2rem 2rem; border-radius: 22px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform-style: preserve-3d; transition: transform .25s ease-out, box-shadow .4s;
  overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;
}
.pillar::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(400px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(43,212,201,.12), transparent 45%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s; pointer-events: none; }
.pillar:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.pillar:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.pillar-num { position: absolute; top: 1.2rem; right: 1.5rem; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 3.4rem; color: var(--bg-alt); line-height: 1; transform: translateZ(10px); }
.pillar-icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; background: var(--grad); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; transform: translateZ(40px); box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -10px rgba(47,107,255,.6); }
.pillar-icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.pillar h3 { transform: translateZ(30px); margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.pillar p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; transform: translateZ(20px); }
.pillar ul { list-style: none; margin-top: 1.3rem; display: grid; gap: .55rem; transform: translateZ(20px); }
.pillar li { display: flex; gap: .6rem; align-items: center; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy-700); }
.pillar li::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--teal); transform: rotate(45deg); flex: none; }

.converge { margin-top: 4rem; padding: 2.6rem; border-radius: 26px; background: var(--navy-900); color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.converge::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 500px; height: 500px; right: -150px; top: -250px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,107,255,.35), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.converge h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.7rem; }
.converge-head { margin-bottom: 2rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.converge-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cv { padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09); transition: background .4s, transform .4s var(--ease); }
.cv:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.cv small { color: var(--teal-bright); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; font-size: .75rem; text-transform: uppercase; }
.cv h4 { font-size: 1.08rem; margin: .4rem 0 .5rem; }
.cv p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); font-size: .9rem; }

/* Projects */
.projects { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.4rem; }
.project { padding: 1.7rem; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s, border-color .45s; }
.project::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; width: 100%; background: var(--grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.project:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.project:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.project-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.area-chip { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); }
.status { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; padding: .25rem .7rem; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(19,168,168,.1); color: var(--teal); }
.status.Completed { background: rgba(11,70,194,.08); color: var(--blue); }
.status.Planned { background: #f1f3f8; color: var(--muted); }
.project h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; flex: 1; }
.tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; }
.tags span { font-size: .75rem; padding: .25rem .6rem; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--muted); }

/* Moving tickers */
.ticker { position: relative; height: 460px; overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent); }
.ticker-track { animation: tk-up var(--dur, 40s) linear infinite; will-change: transform; }
.ticker.down .ticker-track { animation-direction: reverse; }
.ticker:hover .ticker-track, .ticker:focus-within .ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes tk-up { from { transform: translateY(0); } to { transform: translateY(-50%); } }
.ticker.static { height: auto; -webkit-mask-image: none; mask-image: none; }
.ticker.static .ticker-track { animation: none; }
.ticker-empty { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; color: var(--muted); border: 2px dashed var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); }
.tk-card { margin-bottom: 1rem; padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem; border-radius: var(--radius); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -14px rgba(10,31,68,.35); transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.tk-card:hover { border-color: rgba(47,107,255,.35); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.tk-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: .6rem; margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.tk-card h4 { font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--navy-800); letter-spacing: 0; }
.tk-card .tags { margin-top: .8rem; }
.tk-year { font: 800 .8rem Montserrat, sans-serif; color: #fff; background: var(--grad); padding: .2rem .6rem; border-radius: 6px; }
.tk-venue { margin-top: .35rem; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal); }
.tk-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; margin-top: .7rem; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }
.tk-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.tk-link:hover { color: var(--teal); }

/* Research work: current | upcoming */
.work-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.6rem; align-items: start; }
.work-col { padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem .4rem; border-radius: 24px; background: var(--bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.work-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.work-head h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; flex: 1; }
.work-count { font: 700 .8rem Inter, sans-serif; color: var(--blue); background: rgba(47,107,255,.1); padding: .2rem .65rem; border-radius: 999px; }
.pulse { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: #12b886; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(18,184,134,.6); animation: ping 2s infinite; }
.pulse.next { background: #f59f00; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245,159,0,.6); }
.work-col .ticker { height: 400px; }
.work-col .ticker.static { padding-bottom: 1rem; }

/* Publications: intro + ticker */
.pubs-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr; gap: 3.5rem; align-items: center; }
.pubs-intro p { color: var(--muted); margin: 1rem 0 1.8rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.pub-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: .8rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.pub-stats div { padding: 1rem; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.pub-stats b { display: block; font: 800 1.6rem Montserrat, sans-serif; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.pub-stats span { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); }
.pub-ticker { height: 540px; }

/* Team */
.leads { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.lead { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-radius: 26px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s; }
.lead:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.lead-photo { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.4; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #e9eff9, #cfdcf2); }
.lead-photo::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0; height: 35%; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(6,19,49,.35)); pointer-events: none; }
.lead-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 12%; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease); }
.lead:hover .lead-photo img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.lead-photo span { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; font: 800 4rem Montserrat, sans-serif; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--teal)); }
.lead-body { position: relative; padding: 1.8rem 2rem 2rem; flex: 1; }
.lead-body::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 100%; height: 3px; background: var(--grad); }
.lead-badge { display: inline-block; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); background: rgba(47,107,255,.08); padding: .3rem .75rem; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.lead h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.lead p { color: var(--muted); }
.lead .socials { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .45rem; }
.lead .socials a { padding: .42rem .8rem .42rem .45rem; font-size: .8rem; gap: .45rem; }
.sl i { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 6px; font-style: normal; color: #fff; flex: none; }
.sl i svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.sl i b { font: 800 .62rem Inter, sans-serif; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.sl-scholar i { background: #4285f4; }
.sl-researchgate i { background: #00ccbb; }
.sl-linkedin i { background: #0a66c2; }
.sl-email i { background: var(--navy-700); }
.lead-photo { background: #0a1f44; }
.members-head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 3rem 0 1.4rem; padding-bottom: 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.members-head span { color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem; }
.member-role { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-700) !important; }
.member-intro { margin-top: .7rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.member-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; margin-top: .8rem; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }
.member-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.member-join { border: 2px dashed #c9d5ea; background: transparent; display: block; }
.member-join .avatar { background: rgba(47,107,255,.08); color: var(--blue); }
.member-join .avatar svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.member-join:hover { border-color: var(--teal); background: #fff; }
.pi { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; align-items: center; padding: 2.4rem; border-radius: 26px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.avatar { aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 22px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--teal)); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.pi .avatar { font-size: 4rem; }
.pi-role { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; margin: .3rem 0 1rem; }
.pi h3 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
.pi p { color: var(--muted); }
.socials { display: flex; gap: .6rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.socials a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; padding: .5rem 1rem; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-700); transition: all .3s; }
.socials a:hover { border-color: var(--blue-bright); color: var(--blue); background: rgba(47,107,255,.05); }
.members { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(230px, 1fr)); gap: 1.2rem; }
.member { padding: 1.3rem; border-radius: var(--radius); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); text-align: center; transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s; }
.member:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.member .avatar { width: 92px; margin: 0 auto 1rem; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 1.6rem; }
.member h4 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy-800); }
.member p { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.member small { display: inline-block; margin-top: .5rem; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal); }

/* Publications */
.filters { display: inline-flex; gap: .3rem; padding: .3rem; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--line); margin-bottom: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.filters button { border: 0; background: none; font: 600 .88rem Inter, sans-serif; color: var(--muted); padding: .55rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s; }
.filters button.active { background: #fff; color: var(--navy-800); box-shadow: 0 2px 10px -3px rgba(10,31,68,.2); }
.pubs { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: .9rem; }
.pub { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr auto; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: center; padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, transform .4s var(--ease); }
.pub:hover { border-color: rgba(47,107,255,.35); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateX(4px); }
.pub.hide { display: none; }
.pub-year { font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--blue); }
.pub h4 { font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-800); letter-spacing: 0; line-height: 1.45; }
.pub p { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--muted); }
.pub p i { color: var(--teal); font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; }
.pub a { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--navy-700); transition: all .3s; }
.pub a svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.pub a:hover { background: var(--grad); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; }

/* News */
.news-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr; gap: 4rem; }
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 2rem; }
.timeline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 6px; top: 6px; bottom: 6px; width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(var(--blue-bright), var(--teal-bright), transparent); }
.tl { position: relative; padding-bottom: 2rem; }
.tl::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -2rem; top: 6px; width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; border: 3px solid var(--blue-bright); }
.tl time { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); }
.tl h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--navy-800); margin: .2rem 0 .3rem; }
.tl p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .93rem; }

/* Join / Contact */
.join { background: var(--navy-950); color: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
.join-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; background: radial-gradient(50% 50% at 15% 10%, rgba(47,107,255,.25), transparent 70%), radial-gradient(40% 50% at 95% 90%, rgba(43,212,201,.18), transparent 70%); }
.join .container { position: relative; }
.section-head.light h2 { color: #fff; }
.opps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.opp { padding: 1.6rem; border-radius: var(--radius); background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); transition: transform .45s var(--ease), background .4s, border-color .4s; }
.opp:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-color: rgba(43,212,201,.4); }
.opp-ico { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(43,212,201,.12); color: var(--teal-bright); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.opp-ico svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.opp h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.opp p { font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 3rem; padding: 2.6rem; border-radius: 26px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.contact-info h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.ci-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-bright); padding: .35rem .8rem; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(43,212,201,.3); background: rgba(43,212,201,.06); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.ci-badge .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal-bright); }
.ci-intro { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; max-width: 460px; }
.ci-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: .8rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
.ci-list li { display: flex; gap: .9rem; align-items: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.ci-list small { display: block; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.ci-list a, .ci-list div > span { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 500; }
.ci-ico { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; background: rgba(43,212,201,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(43,212,201,.18); }
.ci-ico svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--teal-bright); }
.contact-info a:hover { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.ci-block + .ci-block { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.ci-label { display: block; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.ci-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }
.ci-chips span { font-size: .82rem; padding: .4rem .8rem; border-radius: 999px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); transition: border-color .3s, background .3s; }
.ci-chips span:hover { border-color: rgba(43,212,201,.5); background: rgba(43,212,201,.08); }
.ci-social { display: flex; gap: .55rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ci-social a { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s, border-color .3s; }
.ci-social a:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: var(--grad); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; }
.ci-social b { font: 800 .85rem Inter, sans-serif; }
.ci-social svg.fill { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: currentColor; stroke: none; }
.contact-form { display: grid; gap: .9rem; align-content: start; }
.contact-form .row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .9rem; }
.contact-form input, .contact-form select, .contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: .95rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 12px; font: inherit; font-size: .95rem; color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); outline: none; transition: border-color .3s, background .3s;
}
.contact-form select option { color: var(--ink); }
.contact-form ::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.contact-form :focus { border-color: var(--teal-bright); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.contact-form .btn { justify-self: start; }
.contact-form .btn:disabled { opacity: .6; cursor: wait; }
.form-status { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); min-height: 1.2em; }
.form-status.ok { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.form-status.err { color: #ffb4a8; }

/* Footer */
.footer { background: var(--navy-950); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); padding: 2rem 0; font-size: .88rem; }
.footer-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer .brand-mark { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 9px; }

/* Reveal */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 1s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease); transition-delay: var(--d, 0s); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual { order: -1; max-width: 420px; margin-top: -10px; }
  .pillars, .converge-grid, .projects { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .leads { gap: 1.2rem; }
  .opps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-grid, .news-grid, .contact-grid, .pubs-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed; inset: 64px 16px auto; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
    background: #fff; border-radius: 18px; padding: .8rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px) scale(.98); pointer-events: none; transition: all .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav.open .nav-links { opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
  .nav-links a:not(.btn) { color: var(--navy-800) !important; padding: .8rem 1rem; border-radius: 10px; }
  .nav-links a:not(.btn)::after { display: none; }
  .nav-links a:not(.btn):hover { background: var(--bg-alt); }
  .nav-links .btn { justify-content: center; margin-top: .5rem; }
  .nav.open { background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); }
  .nav.open .brand-text { color: var(--navy-800); }
  .nav.open .nav-toggle span { background: var(--navy-800); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; }
  .stat:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
  .stat { padding: 1.1rem; }
  .stat b { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .pillars, .converge-grid, .projects, .opps, .values, .leads, .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pub-ticker { height: 460px; }
  .work-col .ticker { height: 340px; }
  .lead-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .pi { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 1.6rem; text-align: center; }
  .pi .avatar { width: 160px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .socials { justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .pub { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: .6rem 1rem; padding: 1.1rem; }
  .pub-year { grid-column: 1 / -1; font-size: 1rem; }
  .contact-grid, .converge { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .contact-form .row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .orbit-label { display: none; }
  .scroll-hint { display: none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* "Email copied" notice */
.copy-tip { position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 28px; z-index: 60; transform: translate(-50%, 20px); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; padding: .75rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--navy-900); color: #fff; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.45); border: 1px solid rgba(43,212,201,.35); transition: opacity .3s, transform .4s var(--ease); }
.copy-tip.show { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }

/* ---------- All publications page ---------- */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-950); color: #fff; padding: 140px 0 60px; }
.page-hero .container { position: relative; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; margin: .8rem 0 .6rem; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); max-width: 620px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.back-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal-bright); }
.back-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.back-link:hover svg { transform: translateX(-4px); }
.page-stats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.page-stats div { padding: .9rem 1.3rem; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); min-width: 150px; }
.page-stats b { display: block; font: 800 1.6rem Montserrat, sans-serif; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.page-stats span { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.pubs-page { padding-top: 50px; }
.pub-toolbar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.pub-toolbar .filters { margin: 0; }
.search { position: relative; flex: 1 1 280px; }
.search svg { position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 50%; translate: 0 -50%; width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--muted); }
.search input, .pub-toolbar select { width: 100%; padding: .75rem 1rem .75rem 2.6rem; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--bg-alt); font: inherit; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink); outline: none; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.pub-toolbar select { width: auto; padding-left: 1rem; cursor: pointer; }
.search input:focus, .pub-toolbar select:focus { border-color: var(--blue-bright); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(47,107,255,.12); }
.result-count { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.year-group + .year-group { margin-top: 2.4rem; }
.year-head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: .8rem; font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-bottom: .6rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line); }
.year-head span { background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.year-head small { font: 500 .85rem Inter, sans-serif; color: var(--muted); }
.pubs-page .pub { grid-template-columns: 170px 1fr auto; }
.pubs-page .pub p b { color: var(--navy-800); font-weight: 700; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .page-hero { padding: 110px 0 40px; }
  .pubs-page .pub { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; }
  .pubs-page .pub .area-chip { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .pub-toolbar select { width: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- Multi-page layout ---------- */
.container.narrow { width: min(820px, 100% - 32px); }
.page-hero .kicker { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.section.page-top { padding-top: 150px; }
.page-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.2rem); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1.12; }
.split-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; max-width: none; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.link-more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); padding-bottom: .4rem; }
.link-more svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.link-more:hover svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* home: compact research pillars */
.pillar-mini { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.pillar-mini p { flex: 1; }
.pillar-mini .more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); transform: translateZ(20px); }
.pillar-mini .more svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.pillar-mini:hover .more svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* home: founders preview */
.team-preview { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 1.4rem; }
.tp-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.4rem; padding: 1.4rem; border-radius: 22px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s; }
.tp-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.tp-photo { width: 110px; height: 110px; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; flex: none; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--teal)); display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; font: 800 2rem Montserrat, sans-serif; }
.tp-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 12%; }
.tp-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-top: .1rem; }
.tp-card p { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; margin-top: .2rem; }
.tp-card .lead-badge { margin-bottom: .4rem; }

/* home: call to action band */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-950); color: #fff; padding: 90px 0; }
.cta-inner { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-inner h2 { color: #fff; max-width: 640px; }
.cta-inner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin-top: .8rem; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: .8rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* footer */
.footer { padding: 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; padding: 3.2rem 0 2.4rem; }
.footer-grid h4 { font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-grid a, .footer-grid span { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); font-size: .9rem; padding: .22rem 0; transition: color .25s; }
.footer-grid a:hover { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.f-brand .brand { display: flex; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.f-brand p { max-width: 320px; font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); }
.footer-grid .f-cta { color: var(--teal-bright); font-weight: 600; margin-top: .4rem; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding: 1.3rem 0; font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.footer .brand-mark { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .f-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .section.page-top { padding-top: 120px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tp-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .cta-band { padding: 70px 0; }
}

/* ---------- About page ---------- */
.vinc-letters { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
.vl { position: relative; padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 22px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s; }
.vl:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.vl b { display: block; font: 900 4.2rem/1 Montserrat, sans-serif; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.vl h3 { margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.vl p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; }
.mv-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.6rem; }
.mv-card { padding: 2.2rem; border-radius: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.mv-card p { font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink); }
.mv-card.dark { background: var(--navy-900); border-color: transparent; }
.mv-card.dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.mv-ico { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--grad); color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.mv-ico svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
.val { padding: 1.6rem; border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--bg-alt); transition: transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s; }
.val:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(47,107,255,.35); }
.val span { font: 800 .85rem Montserrat, sans-serif; color: var(--teal); }
.val h3 { margin: .5rem 0 .4rem; }
.val p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; }
.steps-row { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; counter-reset: s; }
.steps-row li { position: relative; padding: 1.6rem; border-radius: 18px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.steps-row li:not(:last-child)::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 2.55rem; right: -1.2rem; width: 1.2rem; height: 2px; background: var(--grad); }
.steps-row b { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--grad); color: #fff; font: 800 1rem Montserrat, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.steps-row h3 { margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.steps-row p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; }
.about-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
.about-stats div { padding: 1.6rem; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--navy-900); }
.about-stats b { display: block; font: 800 2.4rem Montserrat, sans-serif; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.about-stats span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: .9rem; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .vinc-letters, .values-grid, .steps-row, .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .steps-row li::after { display: none; }
  .mv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .vinc-letters, .values-grid, .steps-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}