:root{
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bg-2:#f6f7f9;
  --card:#ffffff;
  --text:#0b0c0e;
  --muted:#5a6472;
  --line: rgba(11,12,14,.12);
  --surface: rgba(11,12,14,.02);

  --dark-bg: #243c50;
  --dark-surface: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  --dark-line: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  --dark-text: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  --dark-muted: rgba(255,255,255,.68);

  --accent:#2b465e;
  --accent-2:#1f2937;
  --accent-warm: #ffba76;
  --accent-mint: #2F7A6B;
  --accent-tint: rgba(6,50,85,.08);
  --warm-tint: rgba(255,186,118,.22);

  --radius: 5px;
  --radius-sm: 5px;

  --container: 1200px;
  --narrow: 880px;

  --space-1: 12px;
  --space-2: 16px;
  --space-3: 24px;
  --space-4: 32px;
  --space-5: 48px;
  --space-6: 72px;

  --fs-0: 14px;
  --fs-1: 16px;
  --fs-2: 18px;
  --fs-3: 22px;
  --fs-4: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 36px);
  --fs-5: clamp(38px, 4.2vw, 48px);
}

*{ box-sizing:border-box; }

html, body{ 
  min-height: 100%; 
}

html{
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

section[id]{
  scroll-margin-top: 70px;
}

main{
  flex: 1;
}

.innerpage{
  padding-top: 110px;
}

body{
  margin:0;
  font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, "Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji";
  background-color: var(--bg);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1200px 560px at 12% -10%, rgba(11,12,14,.06), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(980px 520px at 92% 8%, rgba(11,12,14,.05), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 50% 110%, rgba(11,12,14,.035), transparent 55%);
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  color:var(--text);
  line-height:1.65;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
a:not(.btn):hover{ text-decoration:underline; }
/* Inline text links (Fließtext, Fineprint, Prosa) */
p a,
li a,
.fineprint a,
.prose a{
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(6,50,85,.35);
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
}

p a:focus-visible,
li a:focus-visible{
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-warm);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

p a:hover,
li a:hover,
.fineprint a:hover,
.prose a:hover{
  text-decoration-color: var(--accent);
}

.section-alt p a,
.site-footer p a{
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  text-decoration-color: rgba(255,186,118,.6);
}

.section-alt p a:hover,
.site-footer p a:hover{
  text-decoration-color: var(--accent-warm);
}

.skip-link{
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  transform: translateY(-120%);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.skip-link:focus,
.skip-link:focus-visible{
  transform: translateY(12px);
}

.container{
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-3);
}
.container.narrow{
  max-width: var(--narrow);
}

.bridge{ margin-top: var(--space-3); }

.site-header{
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.header-inner{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
}

.brand{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  text-decoration:none;
}

.brand:hover,
.brand:focus,
.brand:focus-visible{
  text-decoration:none;
}

.brand-logo{
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 200ms ease-out;
}

.brand-text{ 
  display:flex; 
  flex-direction:column; 
  line-height:1.2; 
  margin-left: 10px;
}
.brand-name{ font-weight: 650; letter-spacing:.2px; }
.brand-tag{ font-size: var(--fs-0); color: var(--muted); }

.brand:focus-visible{
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-warm);
  outline-offset: 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.site-nav{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--fs-0);
  color: var(--accent-2);
}

.site-nav a{
  text-decoration:none;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background-color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, color .15s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.site-nav a:hover{
  text-decoration:none;
  background: rgba(11,12,14,.04);
  border-color: rgba(11,12,14,.08);
}

.site-nav a:focus-visible{
  outline: 2px solid rgba(255,186,118,.65);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.site-nav .nav-cta{
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,12,14,.14);
  background: rgba(11,12,14,.03);
}

.site-nav .nav-cta:hover{
  background: rgba(255,186,118,.22);   /* warm-tint */
  border-color: rgba(255,186,118,.55);
}

.nav-toggle{
  display:none;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(11,12,14,.04);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 5px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
}

.mobile-nav{
  display:none;
  padding: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}
.mobile-nav a{
  display:block;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--accent-2);
}

.section-break{
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
}

.hero-video{
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Full-bleed background */
.hero-video__bg{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Readability overlay */
.hero-video__overlay{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  /* soft dark + slight gradient (no harsh “black veil”) */
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10,10,12,.3), rgba(10,10,12,.55)),
    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 40%, rgba(10,10,12,.20), rgba(10,10,12,.65));
}

/* Centered text layer */
.hero-video__content{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: clamp(56px, 9vh, 120px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 9vh, 120px);
  max-width: 80%;
}

/* Ensure hero text is readable on video */
.hero-video .eyebrow{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}

.hero-video h1{
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-video .lede{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 22px);
}

/* Scroll handoff control */
.hero-video__scroll{
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 18px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;

  width: 42px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.40);
  background: rgba(10,10,12,.20);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);

  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hero-video__scroll-dot{
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  animation: heroScrollDot 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heroScrollDot{
  0%   { transform: translateY(-8px); opacity: .45; }
  50%  { transform: translateY(6px);  opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-8px); opacity: .45; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .hero-video__scroll-dot{ animation: none; }
  .hero-video__bg{ display: none; }
  .hero-video{
    background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 40%, rgba(10,10,12,.35), rgba(10,10,12,.85));
  }
}

/* Mobile tweaks */
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .hero-video__content{
    padding-top: 72px;
    padding-bottom: 84px;
    max-width: 95%;
  }
  .hero-video__scroll{
    bottom: 14px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 54px;
  }
}
#hero-after{
  padding: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-5);
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: normal;
}

.pillar-icon{
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.hero-pillars{
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-pillars span{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px; 
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--card) 70%, transparent);
  font-size: var(--fs-0);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

@media (max-width: 560px){
  .hero-pillars{
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero-pillars span{
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start; /* Icon links, Text links */
  }
}

.eyebrow{
  font-size: var(--fs-0);
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
h1{
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  line-height:1.1;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  letter-spacing: -0.6px;
}
.lede{
  font-size: var(--fs-2);
  color: var(--accent-2);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}
.hero-points{
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: var(--accent-2);
}
.hero-points li{ margin: 8px 0; }

.cta-row{
  display:flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items:center;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.cta-row.center{ justify-content:center; }

/* =========================
   HERO PROOF GALLERY
   ========================= */

.hero-proof {
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.hero-proof__item {
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.hero-proof__item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 170px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hero-proof__item figcaption {
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Hover sehr subtil – keine "Marketing" Animation */
.hero-proof__item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

/* Responsive: 2 Spalten */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-proof {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .hero-proof__item img {
    height: 140px;
  }
}

/* Responsive: 1 Spalte */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hero-proof {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-proof__item img {
    height: 170px;
  }
}

.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size: var(--fs-0);
  letter-spacing:.2px;
}
.btn-primary{
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(11,12,14,.18);
}
.btn-primary:hover{ 
  text-decoration:none; 
  background: var(--accent-warm);
  color: var(--text);
}

.btn-primary:focus-visible{
  outline-color: #ffba76;
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

.section-alt .btn-primary {
  background: hsl(208, 37%, 35%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.section-alt .btn-primary:hover{ 
  text-decoration:none; 
  background: var(--accent-warm);
  color: var(--text);
}

.btn-ghost{
  background: rgba(11,12,14,.04);
  color: var(--accent-2);
}
.btn-ghost:hover{ text-decoration:none; background: var(--accent-warm); }

.btn-link:hover{
  background: transparent;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.micro{
  font-size: var(--fs-0);
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-visual{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.visual-frame{
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  overflow:hidden;
}

.visual-placeholder{
  height: 320px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  text-align:center;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: var(--space-4);
}
.visual-placeholder small{ margin-top: 8px; opacity:.9; }

.visual-strip{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.thumb{
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  text-align:center;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.section{
  padding: var(--space-6) 0;
}

.section-alt{
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 10% -10%, rgba(255,186,118,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 90% 10%, rgba(6,50,85,.22), transparent 55%),
    var(--dark-bg);
  color: var(--dark-text);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dark-line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-line);
}

/* Dark theme: typography via inheritance */
.section-alt .muted{
  color: var(--dark-muted);
}

.section-alt a{
  color: inherit;
}

.section-alt .lede-sm{
  color: var(--dark-text);
}

.section-alt .card,
.section-alt .case,
.section-alt .step,
.section-alt .principles,
.section-alt .trust-item{
  background: var(--dark-surface);
  border-color: var(--dark-line);
}

.section-alt .card p,
.section-alt .case-body p,
.section-alt .step p,
.section-alt .principles-usp,
.section-alt .checklist li{
  color: var(--dark-text);
}

.section-alt .meta,
.section-alt .micro,
.section-alt .card-foot,
.section-alt .trust-item span{
  color: var(--dark-muted) !important;
}

/* =========================
   Fixes for new section-alt usage
   ========================= */

/* 1) Hero-pillars in dark sections: zu hell -> dunkle Chip-Flächen + korrekter Text */
.section-alt .hero-pillars span{
  background: var(--dark-surface);
  border-color: var(--dark-line);
  color: var(--dark-text);
}
.section-alt .hero-pillars span strong{
  color: var(--dark-text);
}
.section-alt .pillar-icon{
  opacity: .95;
}

/* 2) btn-link in dark sections: wirkt zu dunkel/zu wenig CTA -> dezente Outline wie Button */
.section-alt .btn{
  border-color: var(--dark-line);
}

/* btn-link bleibt „tertiary“, bekommt aber eine klare Kontur */
.section-alt .btn-link{
  color: var(--dark-text);
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}
.section-alt .btn-link:hover{
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}

/* 3) Eyebrow in cases: zu dunkel -> dark-muted */
.section-alt .eyebrow{
  color: var(--dark-muted);
}

/* 4) Step numbers: warm auf hellem Hintergrund fraglich -> auf hell Accent, auf dark warm */
.step-num{
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.section-alt .step-num{
  color: var(--accent-warm);
}

/* 5) Kontaktformular in section-alt: Labels/Meta/Inputs zu dunkel -> wie dunkle Cards */
.section-alt .contact-form{
  background: var(--dark-surface);
  border-color: var(--dark-line);
}

.section-alt .contact-form label span{
  color: var(--dark-muted);
}

.section-alt input,
.section-alt textarea{
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color: var(--dark-text);
}

.section-alt input::placeholder,
.section-alt textarea::placeholder{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}

.section-alt input:focus,
.section-alt textarea:focus{
  border-color: rgba(255,186,118,.65);
  outline: none;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}

.section-alt .field-meta,
.section-alt .char-hint,
.section-alt .char-count{
  color: var(--dark-muted);
}

.section-alt .form-status{
  border-color: var(--dark-line);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  color: var(--dark-text);
}

.section-alt .fineprint{
  color: var(--dark-muted);
}

.section-alt input:not(:placeholder-shown){
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  color: var(--dark-text);
}

/* =========================
   Fix: Browser autofill (Chrome / Safari)
   ========================= */

.section-alt input:-webkit-autofill,
.section-alt input:-webkit-autofill:hover,
.section-alt input:-webkit-autofill:focus,
.section-alt textarea:-webkit-autofill{
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--dark-text);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0px 1000px rgba(0,0,0,.18) inset;
  transition: background-color 9999s ease-in-out 0s;
}

.hero-points li::marker{ color: var(--accent); }           
.section-alt .checklist li::before{ color: var(--accent-warm); opacity: 1;}

.section-alt .btn-ghost{
  background: rgba(255,186,118,.22); 
  border-color: rgba(255,186,118,.55);
  color: var(--dark-text);
}

.section-alt .btn-ghost:hover{
  background: rgba(255,186,118,.28);
  border-color: var(--accent-warm);
  color: var(--dark-text);
}

/* Trust strip */
.trust-strip{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}
.trust-item{
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.trust-item strong{
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  font-weight: 600;      /* statt sehr fett */
  letter-spacing: .2px; /* minimal technisch */
}



.trust-item span{
  display:block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: var(--fs-0);
  color: var(--muted);
}

.trust-item .muted{
  font-size: var(--fs-0);
  line-height: 1.5;
  opacity: .85;
}

.accent{ color: var(--accent-warm); }
.section-alt .accent{ color: var(--accent-warm); }

.section-head{
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
h2{
  font-size: var(--fs-4);
  line-height:1.2;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}
.lede-sm{
  font-size: var(--fs-2);
  color: var(--accent-2);
  margin: 0;
}
/* p{ margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); } */
.muted{ color: var(--muted); }

.two-col{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items:start;
}
.checklist{
  list-style:none;
  padding:0;
  margin:0;
}
.checklist li{
  padding-left: 26px;
  margin: 14px 0;
  position:relative;
  color: var(--accent-2);
}
.checklist li::before{
  content:"•";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:0;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity:.9;
}

.icon-badge{
  height: 45px;
  width: auto;
  
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.icon-img{
  height: 45px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.icon{
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
}

.icon path, .icon line, .icon polyline, .icon rect, .icon circle{
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  fill: none;
}

.cards{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.card{
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: start;
  height: 100%;
}
.card h3{
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-3);
  letter-spacing:-.2px;
}
.card p{ color: var(--accent-2); }
.card-foot{
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  color: var(--muted) !important;
  font-size: var(--fs-0);
}

/* dezenter Hover – keine Animationen */

.case-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.case{
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;
  background: var(--surface);
  text-decoration:none !important;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  min-height: 360px;
}
.case:hover{ background: rgba(11,12,14,.04); }
.case-media{
  height: 170px;
  background: var(--surface);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.case-body{
  padding: var(--space-4);
}
.case-body h3{
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-3);
}
.case-body p{ color: var(--accent-2); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.meta{
  color: var(--muted) !important;
  font-size: var(--fs-0);
  margin: 0;
}

.steps{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.step{
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--surface);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}
.step h3{
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-3);
}

.step p{ 
  color: var(--accent-2); 
  margin:0; 
}

.reserved{
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(11,12,14,.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
}
.reserved-inner{
  padding: var(--space-4);
}

.contact .lede-sm{ margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.contact-points{
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  color: var(--accent-2);
}

.fineprint{
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-0);
  color: var(--muted);
}

.hp{ display:none; }

.site-footer{
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  color: var(--dark-text);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dark-line);
}

.site-footer .muted{ color: var(--dark-muted); }

.site-footer a{
  color: var(--dark-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-footer a:hover{
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--accent-warm);
  color: var(--dark-text);
}

.footer-inner{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-links{
  display:flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-0);
}

/* Principles block (Arbeitsweise) */
.principles{
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--surface);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
}
.principles-lead{
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  color: var(--accent-2);
}
.principles-quote{
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-3);
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}
.principles-usp{
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--accent-2);
}

.contact-form{
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--surface);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.contact-form label{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.contact-form label span{
  font-size: var(--fs-0);
  color: var(--muted);
}

.contact-form .fineprint a{
  font-weight: 500;
}

input, textarea{
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,12,14,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  padding: 10px;
}

input{ 
  min-height: 44px; 
  border-radius: 5px;
}

textarea{
  max-width: 100%;
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 140px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

input:focus, textarea:focus{
  border-color: rgba(6,50,85,.35);
}

.contact-details{
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.contact-lines{
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.contact-lines a{
  text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-lines a:hover{
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Legal / Prose */
.page-title{
  font-size: var(--fs-4);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.prose{
  max-width: var(--narrow);
}

.prose h2{
  font-size: var(--fs-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.prose h3{
  font-size: var(--fs-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.prose p,
.prose li{
  color: var(--accent-2);
}

.prose .muted{
  color: var(--muted);
}

.prose ul{
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}

.prose .legal-block{
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-meta{
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dark-line);
  font-size: var(--fs-0);
  color: var(--dark-muted);
}

.footer-social{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration:none;
}

.footer-social .social-icon{
  height: 16px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Contact form UX */
.field-meta{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-0);
  color: var(--muted);
}

.char-count{
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.char-hint{
  color: var(--muted);
}

.field-error{
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-0);
  color: #b91c1c;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Contact form status
---------------------------------------- */

.form-status{
  display: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  background: rgba(11,12,14,.03);
  color: var(--accent-2);

  /* motion / visibility */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  transition: opacity 160ms ease, transform 160ms ease;
}

.form-status.is-visible{
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.form-status.is-success{
  border-color: rgba(47,122,107,.35);
  background: rgba(47,122,107,.10);
}

.form-status.is-error{
  border-color: rgba(220,38,38,.30);
  background: rgba(220,38,38,.08);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .form-status{
    transition: none;
    transform: none;
  }
}






.contact-form .btn[disabled]{
  opacity: .55;
}

.contact-form.is-sending{
  opacity: .95;
}

.contact-form.is-sending .btn{
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .trust-strip{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-nav{ display:none; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:inline-flex; }
  .mobile-nav{ display:none; }                  
  .mobile-nav:not([hidden]){ display:grid; gap: var(--space-2); }
  .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .two-col{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cards{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .case-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .steps{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px){
  .cards{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .visual-placeholder{ height: 240px; }
  .header-inner{
    padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  }
  .mobile-nav a{
    padding: 14px 0;
  }
  .container{
    padding-left: var(--space-2);
    padding-right: var(--space-2);
  }
  .section{
    padding: var(--space-5) 0; /* 48px */
  }
#hero-after{
    padding: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-4);
  }
  .visual-strip{
    gap: var(--space-1);
  }
  .thumb{
    padding: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--fs-0);
  }
  .card{
    padding: var(--space-3);
  }
  .case-body{
    padding: var(--space-3);
  }
  .case{
    min-height: unset;
  }
  .step{
    padding: var(--space-3);
  }
  .cta-row{
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .cta-row .btn{
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  h1{
    font-size: clamp(30px, 8vw, 36px);
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  p{
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  }
  .footer-inner{ flex-direction: column; }
  .footer-links{ width: 100%; }
  .prose .legal-block{ padding: var(--space-3); }
}

/* ============================
   Split Rows (Option B)
   ============================ */

.case-splits{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

/* Jede Zeile: groß, editorial, keine Card-Optik */
.case-split{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items:center;
}

/* Alternate layout */
.case-split.reverse{
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
}

.case-split.reverse .case-split-media{
  order: 2;
}

.case-split.reverse .case-split-content{
  order: 1;
}

/* Bildbühne */
.case-split-media{
  display:block;
  position:relative;
  border-radius: 5px;
  overflow:hidden;
  text-decoration:none;
  color: inherit;

  /* Subtile Bühne statt Card-Border */
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

/* Ratio erzwingt visuelle Präsenz */
.case-split-media .visual-placeholder{
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 440px;
}

/* Falls du echte <img> nutzt, hilft das direkt */
.case-split-media img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Hover wirkt wie „Bühne“, nicht wie Button */
.case-split-media::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0);
  transition: background .18s ease;
}

.case-split-media:hover::after{
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}

/* Fokus sichtbar */
.case-split-media:focus-visible{
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Content */
.case-split-content{
  max-width: 52ch;
}

.case-split-content h3{
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.case-split-content p{
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
}

.case-split-actions{
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

/* Optional: wenn du noch keine .text-link Klasse hast */
.text-link{
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.text-link:hover{
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Responsive: untereinander, Bild zuerst */
@media (max-width: 920px){
  .case-split,
  .case-split.reverse{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--dark-line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.10);
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }

  .case-split.reverse .case-split-media,
  .case-split.reverse .case-split-content{
    order: initial;
  }

  .case-split-media .visual-placeholder{
    min-height: 320px;
  }

  .case-split-content{
    max-width: 80ch;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  }
}

/* Sehr klein: etwas kompakter */
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .case-splits{
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .case-split-media .visual-placeholder{
    min-height: 260px;
  }
}


/* =========================
   Subtle motion system (Scroll reveal)
   ========================= */

:root{
  --reveal-duration: 520ms;
  --reveal-ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  --reveal-distance: 14px;
}

/* Basisklasse: unsichtbar + leicht versetzt */
.reveal{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(var(--reveal-distance));
  transition:
    opacity var(--reveal-duration) var(--reveal-ease),
    transform var(--reveal-duration) var(--reveal-ease);
  /* will-change: opacity, transform; */
  will-change: auto;
}

/* Varianten */
.reveal[data-reveal="up"]{ transform: translateY(var(--reveal-distance)); }
.reveal[data-reveal="down"]{ transform: translateY(calc(var(--reveal-distance) * -1)); }
.reveal[data-reveal="left"]{ transform: translateX(calc(var(--reveal-distance) * -1)); }
.reveal[data-reveal="right"]{ transform: translateX(var(--reveal-distance)); }
.reveal[data-reveal="none"]{ transform: none; }

/* Aktiv im Viewport */
.reveal.is-inview{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  /* will-change: auto; */
}

.card.reveal.is-inview,
.step.reveal.is-inview,
.trust-item.reveal.is-inview{
  transition:
    opacity var(--reveal-duration) var(--reveal-ease),
    transform 180ms ease,
    border-color 180ms ease,
    background-color 180ms ease,
    box-shadow 180ms ease;
    transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
}

.card.reveal.is-inview:hover,
.step.reveal.is-inview:hover,
.trust-item.reveal.is-inview:hover{
  transition-delay: 0ms;
}


/* Alternative: Delay via CSS Custom Property (robust) */
.reveal{
  transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
}

/* =========================
   Subtle hover micro-interactions
   ========================= */

/* Cards & Steps: minimaler Lift, kein „spring“ */
.card,
.step,
.trust-item{
  transition: border-color 180ms ease, background-color 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease;
}


.card:hover,
.step:hover,
.trust-item:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(11,12,14,.08);
  border-color: rgba(11,12,14,.18);
}

/* Dark sections: Schatten sehr subtil halten */
.section-alt .card:hover,
.section-alt .step:hover,
.section-alt .trust-item:hover{
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.20);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}

/* Case media: optional minimaler Zoom (sehr dezent) */
.case-split-media img{
  transition: transform 260ms ease;
}

.case-split-media:hover img{
  transform: scale(1.01);
}

/* =========================
   Reduced motion
   ========================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .reveal{
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .card, .step, .trust-item, .case-split-media img{
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .card:hover, .step:hover, .trust-item:hover{
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }

  .case-split-media:hover img{
    transform: none !important;
  }
}


.case-meta{
  margin-left: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  opacity: .85;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 500;
}


.case-split-lifecycle .case-split-content{
  position: relative;
}

.case-split-lifecycle .case-split-content::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left: -14px;
  top: 6px;
  bottom: 6px;
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,186,118,.55);
}


#cases .case-split-content p{
  text-align: justify;
  hyphens: auto;
  -webkit-hyphens: auto;
  -ms-hyphens: auto;
}