/* =============================================================
   The Presida — Sender Readiness & Deliverability Risk Audits
   Design system: editorial advisory (serif display) + technical
   evidence (mono) on a warm "paper" surface. Restrained, premium.
   ============================================================= */

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* Surfaces */
  --paper:        #F2EEE5;   /* page background — warm parchment      */
  --surface:      #FCFBF7;   /* raised cards                           */
  --surface-2:    #ECE7DB;   /* subtle inset fills                     */
  --surface-3:    #E3DDCF;   /* deeper inset                           */

  /* Ink */
  --ink:          #15171A;
  --ink-2:        #303439;
  --muted:        #6B6F77;
  --muted-2:      #8A8E95;

  /* Lines */
  --line:         rgba(24, 26, 28, 0.11);
  --line-strong:  rgba(24, 26, 28, 0.20);
  --line-faint:   rgba(24, 26, 28, 0.055);

  /* Brand — deep navy / charcoal ink + brass.
     (Variable names kept as --forest* for continuity; the brand colour is
     now a deep ink-navy, not green. Green survives only as a status colour
     via the --risk-low / "present" tokens.) */
  --forest:       #16212F;   /* primary dark — ink-navy / charcoal */
  --forest-deep:  #0C1118;   /* deepest ink-navy (footer, code, deep bands) */
  --navy-2:       #233650;   /* navy mid — gradient lift on dark bands     */
  --forest-line:  rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);

  /* Brass — treated as a metal: a base, a soft mid, a bright highlight,
     plus a metallic gradient used for hairlines, rules and accents. */
  --brass:        #9A7B3F;
  --brass-soft:   #BE9E61;
  --brass-bright: #DcBe84;   /* specular highlight on the metal */
  --brass-deep:   #7C6230;
  --brass-tint:   rgba(154, 123, 63, 0.12);
  --brass-metal:  linear-gradient(135deg, #E2C98E 0%, #B6975C 38%, #8C6E36 72%, #C9AE72 100%);
  --brass-line:   linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--brass-soft) 22%, var(--brass-bright) 50%, var(--brass-soft) 78%, transparent);
  --oxblood:      #7A312E;
  --sage:         #73806A;
  --steel:        #5C6876;
  --porcelain:    #FFFEFA;
  --smoke:        #D9D3C7;

  /* Risk scale — used only in evidence/risk contexts */
  --risk-low:     #2E7355;
  --risk-low-bg:  rgba(46, 115, 85, 0.12);
  --risk-med:     #A9792B;
  --risk-med-bg:  rgba(169, 121, 43, 0.14);
  --risk-high:    #9E3B2E;
  --risk-high-bg: rgba(158, 59, 46, 0.12);
  --risk-info:    #2F5A78;
  --risk-info-bg: rgba(47, 90, 120, 0.12);

  /* Type */
  --font-display: "Newsreader", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-sans:    "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    "IBM Plex Mono", ui-monospace, "SFMono-Regular", Menlo, monospace;

  /* Shape */
  --radius-sm: 9px;
  --radius:    16px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;

  /* Shadow — soft, low, premium. Two-part: a tight contact shadow plus a
     wide ambient cast. Tuned cool to read as ink, not grey. */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(16, 20, 28, 0.05), 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 20, 28, 0.05);
  --shadow:    0 2px 6px rgba(16, 20, 28, 0.05), 0 14px 30px rgba(16, 20, 28, 0.09);
  --shadow-lg: 0 6px 16px rgba(16, 20, 28, 0.07), 0 28px 64px rgba(16, 20, 28, 0.13);
  --shadow-xl: 0 30px 84px rgba(12, 17, 24, 0.20), 0 10px 28px rgba(12, 17, 24, 0.12);
  /* Brass ambient glow for featured / hovered premium surfaces */
  --glow-brass: 0 18px 50px -18px rgba(154, 123, 63, 0.42);
  /* Inner highlight ring — the "machined edge" on premium cards */
  --edge-light: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  --edge-dark:  inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

  /* Layout */
  --container: 1180px;
  --container-narrow: 880px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 5vw, 56px);
  --section-y: clamp(68px, 9vw, 132px);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}

/* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 96px;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  background-color: var(--paper);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(24, 26, 28, 0.030) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Warm tonal wash + faint blueprint grid that fades down the page —
   gives the parchment depth without ever reading as a "pattern". */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 85% -8%, rgba(190, 158, 97, 0.10), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(90% 70% at 8% 4%, rgba(35, 54, 80, 0.05), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(154, 123, 63, 0.030) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 20, 28, 0.022) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: auto, auto, 96px 96px, 96px 96px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.55), rgba(0,0,0,0.10) 46%, transparent 80%);
}

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

a {
  color: var(--forest);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
}
a:hover { color: var(--brass); }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  margin: 0 0 0.5em;
  text-wrap: balance;
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
}
/* Emphasis word inside a serif heading — set in elegant italic brass */
h1 em, h2 em, h3 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--brass);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.band-dark h1 em, .band-dark h2 em, .band-dark h3 em,
.hero--dark h1 em { color: var(--brass-soft); }

p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

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

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--brass);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ---------- Layout primitives ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
.container.narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); }

.section { padding-block: var(--section-y); }
.section.tight { padding-block: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px); }

.section-luxe,
.review-stage,
.artifact-stage,
.pricing-stage,
.contact-stage,
.founder-stage,
.method-principles-stage,
.report-artifact-stage {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-luxe::before,
.review-stage::before,
.artifact-stage::before,
.pricing-stage::before,
.contact-stage::before,
.founder-stage::before,
.method-principles-stage::before,
.report-artifact-stage::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0 42%, rgba(154,123,63,0.06) 42% 42.25%, transparent 42.25% 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,254,250,0.52), transparent 38%, rgba(230,225,213,0.18));
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.section-luxe > .container,
.review-stage > .container,
.artifact-stage > .container,
.pricing-stage > .container,
.contact-stage > .container,
.founder-stage > .container,
.method-principles-stage > .container,
.report-artifact-stage > .container {
  position: relative;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--forest);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) 0;
  z-index: 200;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Typographic scale ---------- */
.display {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.2rem); }
.h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); }
.h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem); }
.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 1.6vw, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7em;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass);
  margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass-bright), var(--brass) 70%, transparent);
}
.eyebrow.center { justify-content: center; }
.eyebrow.center::before {
  width: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--brass-bright), transparent);
}

.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.kicker-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--brass);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); }
.section-head.center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  --btn-pad-y: 0.94em;
  --btn-pad-x: 1.6em;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6em;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  padding: var(--btn-pad-y) var(--btn-pad-x);
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease-out), background 0.2s ease, color 0.18s ease,
              border-color 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn svg { width: 1.05em; height: 1.05em; }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
/* Light sheen that sweeps across solid buttons on hover */
.btn-primary::after, .btn-brass::after, .btn-on-dark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.22) 48%, transparent 62%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn-primary:hover::after, .btn-brass:hover::after, .btn-on-dark:hover::after { transform: translateX(120%); }

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1e2c3d, var(--forest) 55%, var(--forest-deep));
  color: #F4F1EA;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--edge-light);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--brass); color: var(--ink); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

.btn-brass {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #C9A75E, var(--brass) 60%, var(--brass-deep));
  color: #2a2113;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.btn-brass:hover { color: #241c0f; box-shadow: var(--glow-brass), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

.btn-on-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffefb, var(--paper));
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.btn-on-dark:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--forest-deep); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -14px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }

.btn-ghost-on-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--forest-line);
}
.btn-ghost-on-dark:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color: #fff; }

.btn-lg { font-size: 1.02rem; --btn-pad-y: 1.05em; --btn-pad-x: 1.8em; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

.btn-text {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45em;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--forest);
}
.btn-text svg { width: 1em; height: 1em; transition: transform 0.18s ease; }
.btn-text:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

.btn-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }

/* ---------- Header / nav ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(242, 238, 229, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(170%) blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(170%) blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.site-header::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -1px;
  width: var(--scroll-progress, 0%);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--brass-bright), var(--brass), var(--steel));
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(190,158,97,0.5);
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
  background: rgba(243, 239, 231, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -18px rgba(12,17,24,0.5);
}
.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  height: 76px;
}
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.brand:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.brand-mark { width: 36px; height: 36px; flex: none; border-radius: 9px; object-fit: cover; }
img.brand-mark {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(12,17,24,0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(190,158,97,0.28), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.site-footer img.brand-mark { box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(190,158,97,0.36); }
.brand-name {
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.brand-name .thin { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400; }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.nav-links a {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  transition: color 0.18s ease, background 0.18s ease;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 4px;
  height: 1.5px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass), var(--brass-bright));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--forest); font-weight: 600; }
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.nav-toggle svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.nav-toggle .icon-close { display: none; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon-open { display: none; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon-close { display: block; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; padding-top: clamp(30px, 4vw, 58px); padding-bottom: clamp(30px, 4vw, 58px); overflow: hidden; }
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-eyebrow-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.pill .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--risk-low); }
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: 0.55em; }
.hero .lead { max-width: 36ch; }
.hero-cta { margin-top: 34px; }
.hero-assurance {
  margin-top: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.hero-assurance span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.hero-assurance svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--forest); flex: none; }

/* ---------- Generic grids ---------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 28px); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.card {
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.7), transparent 40%),
    var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), var(--edge-light);
}
.card.flush { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }

.feature-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Brass capillary line that draws across the top edge on hover */
.feature-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--brass-soft), var(--brass-bright), var(--brass-soft), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 2;
}
.feature-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.feature-icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.8), transparent),
    var(--surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--forest);
  box-shadow: var(--edge-light), 0 6px 14px -8px rgba(16,20,28,0.4);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.feature-icon svg { width: 23px; height: 23px; transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out); }
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
  color: var(--brass);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.9), transparent),
    var(--brass-tint);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.feature-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 0; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.feature-card p { font-size: 0.96rem; margin: 0; color: var(--ink-2); }

.icon-badge {
  position: relative;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent),
    var(--brass-tint);
  color: var(--brass);
  border: 1px solid rgba(154,123,63,0.22);
  box-shadow: var(--edge-light);
}
.icon-badge svg { width: 21px; height: 21px; }

/* numbered list / steps */
.steps { counter-reset: step; display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.step {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 26px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.step:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.step-num {
  counter-increment: step;
  position: relative;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  flex: none;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--brass);
  border: 1px solid rgba(154,123,63,0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(190,158,97,0.16), transparent 70%);
  box-shadow: var(--edge-light);
}
.step-num::before { content: "0" counter(step); }
/* On dark process band, lift the badge to glow */
.band-dark .step-num {
  color: var(--brass-bright);
  border-color: rgba(190,158,97,0.5);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(190,158,97,0.22), transparent 70%),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12), 0 6px 16px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.band-dark .step { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.band-dark .step:last-child { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.24rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.step p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-2); }

/* ---------- "What this is / is not" ---------- */
.compare { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.compare-col {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
  background: var(--surface);
}
.compare-col h3 { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.compare-list { list-style: none; margin: 20px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 15px; }
.compare-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 34px; font-size: 0.97rem; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.5; }
.compare-list li::before {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1px;
  width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}
.compare-yes li::before {
  content: "✓"; color: #8fd4b3;
  background: rgba(46,115,85,0.22);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(127,191,160,0.4);
}
.compare-no  li::before {
  content: "✕"; color: #e0a99e;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  background: rgba(158,59,46,0.22);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(217,139,126,0.35);
}
.compare-no { background: var(--surface-2); }

/* ---------- Mono / evidence blocks ---------- */
.mono { font-family: var(--font-mono); }
.code-block {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  background: var(--forest-deep);
  color: #d8e0db;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.code-block .c-key { color: var(--brass-soft); }
.code-block .c-ok  { color: #7fbfa0; }
.code-block .c-warn{ color: #e0b066; }
.code-block .c-bad { color: #d98b7e; }
.code-block .c-dim { color: #7d8a84; }

.tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--surface-2);
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
.tag-id { color: var(--brass); border-color: var(--brass-tint); background: var(--brass-tint); }

/* risk severity chips */
.sev { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600; }
.sev::before { content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; }
.sev-low  { color: var(--risk-low);  background: var(--risk-low-bg); }
.sev-low::before  { background: var(--risk-low); }
.sev-med  { color: var(--risk-med);  background: var(--risk-med-bg); }
.sev-med::before  { background: var(--risk-med); }
.sev-high { color: var(--risk-high); background: var(--risk-high-bg); }
.sev-high::before { background: var(--risk-high); }
.sev-info { color: var(--risk-info); background: var(--risk-info-bg); }
.sev-info::before { background: var(--risk-info); }

/* ---------- Report / document preview ---------- */
.doc {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.doc-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: var(--forest);
  color: #e9efec;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.doc-bar .doc-meta { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); text-transform: uppercase; }
.doc-bar .doc-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; color: #fff; }
.doc-body { padding: clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px); }
.doc-watermark {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted-2);
  border: 1px dashed var(--line-strong);
  padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 6px; display: inline-block;
}
.finding {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  background: var(--surface);
}
.finding + .finding { margin-top: 16px; }
.finding-head { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.finding-head h4 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin: 0; flex: 1 1 auto; }
.finding dl { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 132px 1fr; gap: 8px 16px; margin: 0; }
.finding dt { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); padding-top: 3px; }
.finding dd { margin: 0; font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--ink-2); }

/* ---------- Tables (risk register) ---------- */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--surface); }
table.register { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 680px; font-size: 0.92rem; }
table.register th, table.register td { text-align: left; padding: 15px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); vertical-align: top; }
table.register thead th {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted); background: var(--surface-2); font-weight: 500;
}
table.register tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
table.register td .mono { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink); }
table.register td.col-finding { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }

/* ---------- Pricing ---------- */
.pricing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; align-items: stretch; }
.price-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.price-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--forest);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, var(--surface));
}
.price-badge {
  position: absolute; top: -13px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--forest); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 999px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.price-name { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.price-tagline { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); min-height: 2.6em; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.price-amount { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.price-amount .amount { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.6rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1; }
.price-amount .unit { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); }
.price-note { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--brass); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.price-features { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 26px; padding: 22px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; gap: 12px; flex: 1 1 auto; }
.price-features li { position: relative; padding-left: 28px; font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
.price-features li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 7px;
  width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brass-tint);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%239A7B3F' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 11px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center;
}
.price-best { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-faint); }
.price-best strong { color: var(--ink-2); }

.addon-card {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 24px; align-items: center;
  background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
}
.addon-card .amount { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.1rem; color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Dark band / CTA ---------- */
.band-dark {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 520px at 82% -10%, rgba(34, 50, 74, 0.55), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 0% 110%, rgba(154, 123, 63, 0.10), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--forest), var(--forest-deep));
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.band-dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.band-dark > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.band-dark h1, .band-dark h2, .band-dark h3 { color: #fff; }
.band-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--brass-soft); }
.band-dark .eyebrow::before { background: var(--brass-soft); }
.band-dark .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.band-dark a { color: var(--brass-soft); }
.band-dark a:hover { color: #fff; }

.cta-band { text-align: center; }
.cta-band .section-head { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); transition: background 0.25s ease; }
.faq-item:hover { background: rgba(154,123,63,0.04); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;
  padding: 26px 6px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.18rem; color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--forest); }
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] { color: var(--forest); }
.faq-icon {
  flex: none; width: 30px; height: 30px; position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-icon::before, .faq-icon::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; background: var(--brass); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-icon::before { width: 12px; height: 2px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.faq-icon::after  { width: 2px; height: 12px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.faq-q:hover .faq-icon { border-color: var(--brass); }
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
  background: var(--brass); border-color: var(--brass);
}
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon::before,
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon::after { background: #fff; }
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); opacity: 0; }
.faq-a { overflow: hidden; max-height: 0; transition: max-height 0.35s var(--ease-out); }
.faq-a-inner { padding: 0 6px 28px; max-width: 72ch; color: var(--ink-2); }
.faq-a-inner p { font-size: 0.98rem; }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 44px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.field label .req { color: var(--brass); }
.field .hint { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  transition: border-color 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, background 0.18s ease;
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--muted-2); }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--forest);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 58, 48, 0.12);
  background: #fff;
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.form-note {
  font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px 16px; margin-top: 4px;
}
.form-feedback { display: none; font-size: 0.92rem; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); margin-top: 4px; }
.form-feedback.show { display: block; }
.form-feedback.ok { background: var(--risk-low-bg); color: var(--risk-low); border: 1px solid rgba(46,115,85,0.3); }

/* ---------- Logos / signal strip ---------- */
.signal-strip { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 12px; align-items: center; }
.signal-strip .chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.7), var(--surface));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: var(--edge-light);
}

/* ---------- Stat / assurance row ---------- */
.assure-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.assure {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px;
  background: var(--surface);
}
.assure .num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.assure .label { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* divider */
.rule { height: 1px; background: var(--line); border: none; margin: 0; }

/* prose for legal pages */
.prose { max-width: 72ch; }
.prose h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2em; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; margin-top: 1.6em; }
.prose p, .prose li { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 1rem; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.3em; margin: 0 0 1.2em; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: 0.5em; }
.prose .updated { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 380px at 88% -10%, rgba(35,54,80,0.5), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 0% 0%, rgba(154,123,63,0.07), transparent 55%),
    var(--forest-deep);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding-block: clamp(54px, 6vw, 88px) 36px;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--brass-line); opacity: 0.6;
}
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
.footer-brand .brand-name { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 16px; max-width: 34ch; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); }
.footer-col h4 { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass-soft); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 500; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.footer-col a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-disclaimer {
  margin-top: 44px; padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--forest-line);
  font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); max-width: 78ch;
}
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 26px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 24px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.footer-bottom .footer-legal { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }

/* ---------- Misc helpers ---------- */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.stack > * + * { margin-top: 1.1em; }
.stack-lg > * + * { margin-top: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); }
.flow-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.flow-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 32px; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.flow-list li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border-radius: 5px; background: var(--brass-tint);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%239A7B3F' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center;
}
.lined-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.lined-list li { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.lined-list li:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.lined-list .li-mark { color: var(--brass); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; padding-top: 3px; flex: none; }

.callout {
  border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brass);
  background: var(--surface-2); padding: 22px 24px;
}
.callout h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.callout p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink-2); }

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual { order: -1; max-width: 520px; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .assure-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta .btn { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  /* Open menu: let the header wrap so links and the CTA stack in normal flow
     (the CTA is a separate sibling of .nav-links, so it must be re-ordered in,
     not absolutely positioned beside it — that caused it to overflow). */
  .site-header.menu-open .nav {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    height: auto;
    gap: 0 24px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .site-header.menu-open .nav-toggle { order: 1; }
  .site-header.menu-open nav[aria-label="Primary"] { order: 2; flex: 0 0 100%; }
  .site-header.menu-open .nav-cta { order: 3; flex: 0 0 100%; }
  .site-header.menu-open .nav-links {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 2px;
    width: 100%; margin-top: 12px; padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .site-header.menu-open .nav-links a { padding: 13px 6px; font-size: 1.05rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
  .site-header.menu-open .nav-cta .btn { display: inline-flex; width: 100%; margin-top: 12px; }
  .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 460px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .price-card.featured { order: -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .assure-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .addon-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: left; }
  .finding dl { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2px 0; }
  .finding dt { padding-top: 10px; }
  .btn-row .btn { width: 100%; }
  .hero-cta .btn { width: 100%; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .btn, .btn-text svg, .faq-icon::before, .faq-icon::after { transition: none; }
}

/* =============================================================
   Premium polish pass — image-backed hero, media frames, motion
   ============================================================= */

/* ---- Dark image hero ---- */
.hero--dark {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--forest-deep);
}
.hero--dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2;
  background: url("../img/hero-technical-advisory-bg.png") center / cover no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  animation: heroDrift 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero--dark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(8,12,18,0.95) 0%, rgba(11,16,23,0.78) 46%, rgba(11,16,23,0.40) 100%),
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 88% 6%, rgba(154,123,63,0.10), transparent 60%);
}
.hero--dark .container {
  min-height: 0;
}
.hero--dark .display {
  max-width: 15ch;
  font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 3.85vw, 3.1rem);
}
.hero--dark .hero-copy {
  padding-block: clamp(14px, 3vw, 38px);
}
.hero--dark .lead {
  max-width: 38ch;
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.35vw, 1.16rem);
}
.hero--dark .hero-visual {
  transform: translateY(10px) rotate(0.6deg);
  width: min(42vw, 460px);
  justify-self: end;
}
.hero-visual svg {
  width: 100%;
}
.hero--dark .hero-visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 26px;
  transform: rotate(-1.2deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero--dark .hero-visual::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 12%;
  right: 9%;
  bottom: -34px;
  height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(154,123,63,0.58), transparent);
  filter: blur(18px);
  opacity: 0.75;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes heroDrift { from { transform: scale(1.04); } to { transform: scale(1.10); } }

.hero--dark h1 { color: #fff; }
.hero--dark .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80); }
.hero--dark .pill {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.hero--dark .hero-assurance { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); }
.hero--dark .hero-assurance svg { color: var(--brass-soft); }
.hero--dark .hero-visual svg { filter: drop-shadow(0 26px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.45)); }

/* ---- Media frames (report / process trust visuals) ---- */
.media-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--surface-3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow 0.45s ease;
}
.media-frame img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.media-frame:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.media-frame.on-dark {
  border-color: var(--forest-line);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.40);
  background: #0c1118;
}
.media-frame .frame-label {
  position: absolute; left: 16px; bottom: 14px; z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  background: rgba(8,12,18,0.55); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px; backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
figure.media-figure { margin: 0; }
figure.media-figure figcaption {
  margin-top: 14px; font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.band-dark figure.media-figure figcaption { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* ---- Hover / interaction polish ---- */
.feature-card, .assure, .compare-col, .price-card {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.feature-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% -10%, rgba(190,158,97,0.10), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.feature-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.feature-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.feature-card:hover, .assure:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--glow-brass), var(--edge-light);
  border-color: rgba(154,123,63,0.32);
}
.price-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--glow-brass); }
.price-card.featured:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-brass:hover, .btn-on-dark:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-primary:active, .btn-brass:active, .btn-on-dark:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.chip { transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease; }
a.chip:hover { border-color: var(--brass); color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* eyebrow brass line: gentle grow-in when its section reveals */
.reveal .eyebrow::before { transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.6s ease 0.15s; }
.reveal.in .eyebrow::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero--dark::before { animation: none; transform: scale(1.05); }
  .media-frame, .feature-card, .assure, .price-card, .chip,
  .btn-primary, .btn-brass, .btn-on-dark { transition: none; }
  .media-frame:hover, .feature-card:hover, .assure:hover, .price-card:hover,
  .btn-primary:hover, .btn-brass:hover, .btn-on-dark:hover { transform: none; }
  .reveal .eyebrow::before { transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* =============================================================
   Final cohesion pass — context band, buyer tiles, safety panel,
   intake steps, brass rules, deliverable framing
   ============================================================= */

/* Compact "trusted across the stack" band — kills the post-hero gap */
.context-band {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.6), transparent),
    var(--surface);
  position: relative;
}
.context-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -1px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--brass-line); opacity: 0.5;
}
.context-band .context-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px 26px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding-block: 18px;
}
.context-band .eyebrow { margin: 0; }
.context-band .signal-strip { gap: 8px 10px; }

/* Buyer-situation tiles */
.who-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass);
}
.who-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 4px 0 0; }

/* Brass section rule with optional label */
.brass-rule { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.brass-rule::before, .brass-rule::after { content: ""; height: 1px; background: var(--line); flex: 1; }
.brass-rule span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass); white-space: nowrap;
}

/* FAQ two-column with a sticky safety summary */
.faq-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 330px; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px); align-items: start; }
.safety-panel {
  position: sticky; top: 96px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--forest), var(--forest-deep));
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); overflow: hidden;
}
.safety-panel::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(560px 280px at 92% -10%, rgba(34,50,74,0.6), transparent 62%);
}
.safety-panel > * { position: relative; }
.safety-panel .eyebrow { color: var(--brass-soft); }
.safety-panel .eyebrow::before { background: var(--brass-soft); }
.safety-panel h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.safety-panel .panel-sub { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.safety-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.safety-list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); line-height: 1.45; }
.safety-list svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--brass-soft); flex: none; margin-top: 2px; }
.safety-panel .panel-foot { margin-top: 22px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--forest-line); font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .faq-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .safety-panel { position: static; order: -1; }
}

/* Intake 1-2-3 cue (contact) */
.intake-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; }
.intake-step { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 16px 16px; }
.intake-step .n { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--brass); }
.intake-step h4 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin: 7px 0 3px; }
.intake-step p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .intake-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Hero snapshot card — premium framing + floating proof tag */
.snapshot-wrap { position: relative; }
.snapshot-wrap .snapshot-tag {
  position: absolute; right: 8px; bottom: -14px; z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--brass); color: #fff; padding: 7px 13px; border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);
}
.snapshot-wrap .snapshot-tag .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .snapshot-wrap .snapshot-tag { right: 50%; transform: translateX(50%); } }

/* Tighter section helper */
.section.compact { padding-block: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px); }

/* Service ladder (Services page) */
.ladder-tile {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  color: var(--ink); position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.ladder-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.ladder-tile .ladder-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.16rem; line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 2px; }
.ladder-tile .ladder-price { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--brass); }
.ladder-tile.is-key { border-color: var(--forest); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.ladder-tile .ladder-flag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff; background: var(--forest); padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: 999px;
  align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Founder card (About) */
.founder-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 34px); }
.founder-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass), var(--brass-soft));
}
.founder-id { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.founder-mark { width: 52px; height: 52px; flex: none; }
.expect-list { list-style: none; margin: 20px 0 0; padding: 18px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.expect-list li { display: flex; gap: 11px; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
.expect-list svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--brass); flex: none; margin-top: 3px; }

/* =============================================================
   Signature premium layer
   ============================================================= */

.problem-stage .grid-3 {
  grid-template-columns: 1.18fr 0.91fr 0.91fr;
}
.problem-stage .feature-card:first-child {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(23,34,48,0.98), rgba(14,20,28,0.96)),
    var(--forest);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.problem-stage .feature-card:first-child h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.42rem; }
.problem-stage .feature-card:first-child p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.76); }
.problem-stage .feature-card:first-child .feature-icon {
  color: var(--brass-soft);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
}

.advisory-stage .lined-list {
  padding: clamp(18px, 2.6vw, 30px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.055), rgba(255,255,255,0.018));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.philosophy-stage {
  padding-block: clamp(80px, 11vw, 164px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.philosophy-stage::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(60% 75% at 50% 40%, rgba(190,158,97,0.08), transparent 70%);
}
.philosophy-stage .narrow {
  max-width: 1000px;
  position: relative;
}
/* Oversized open-quote, set as a faint serif watermark above the statement */
.philosophy-stage .narrow::before {
  content: "\201C";
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 12vw, 9rem);
  line-height: 0.5;
  color: var(--brass);
  opacity: 0.18;
  margin-bottom: 0.1em;
}
.philosophy-stage h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.9vw, 4.2rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.04;
}
.philosophy-stage .lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.16rem, 1.7vw, 1.4rem);
  max-width: 70ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.review-stage .grid-3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
}
.review-stage .feature-card {
  grid-column: span 2;
  min-height: 260px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.review-stage .feature-card:nth-child(1),
.review-stage .feature-card:nth-child(4) {
  grid-column: span 3;
}
.review-stage .feature-card:nth-child(3) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--forest), var(--forest-deep));
  border-color: var(--forest);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.review-stage .feature-card:nth-child(3) h3,
.review-stage .feature-card:nth-child(3) p { color: #fff; }
.review-stage .feature-card:nth-child(3) p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.76); }
.review-stage .feature-card:nth-child(3) .icon-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
}

.audience-stage .grid-4 {
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.audience-stage .who-card,
.audience-stage .grid-3 .feature-card {
  border-radius: 0;
  border: 0;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: none;
  background: transparent;
}
.audience-stage .who-card:last-child,
.audience-stage .grid-3 .feature-card:last-child { border-right: 0; }

.process-stage .media-frame,
.artifact-stage .media-frame,
.report-artifact-stage .media-frame,
.remediation-stage .media-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 1.18 / 1;
}
.media-frame img {
  transform: scale(1.01);
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), filter 0.7s ease;
}
.media-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.045);
  filter: saturate(1.06) contrast(1.03);
}

.artifact-stage .hero-grid,
.report-artifact-stage .hero-grid {
  gap: clamp(44px, 6vw, 86px);
}
.artifact-stage .doc,
.report-artifact-stage .doc {
  transform: rotate(-0.4deg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.artifact-stage .doc::before,
.report-artifact-stage .doc::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass), var(--steel), var(--oxblood));
}
.finding {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,254,250,0.9), rgba(244,241,234,0.68)),
    var(--surface);
}

.offers-stage .grid-3 {
  align-items: stretch;
}
.offers-stage .feature-card {
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding-top: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 38px);
}
.offers-stage .kicker-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
}
.offer-flag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass);
  background: var(--brass-tint);
  border: 1px solid rgba(154,123,63,0.25);
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  align-self: center;
}
.offers-stage .feature-card h3 { font-size: 1.32rem; }
.offers-stage .feature-card:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), var(--glow-brass);
  border-color: rgba(154,123,63,0.4);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, rgba(244,241,234,0.92));
}
.offers-stage .feature-card:nth-child(2)::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.offers-stage .feature-card:nth-child(2):hover {
  transform: translateY(-18px);
}

.boundary-stage .compare {
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.13);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 34px 76px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.boundary-stage .compare-col {
  border: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
}

.trust-stage .assure-row {
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.trust-stage .assure {
  position: relative;
  border: 0;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.42), transparent),
    var(--surface);
  min-height: 200px;
  padding: 30px 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-stage .assure::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 26px; width: 30px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--brass-metal);
  border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.trust-stage .assure:hover { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.7), transparent), var(--surface); }
.trust-stage .assure:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.trust-stage .assure:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.trust-stage .assure .num {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2.1rem);
  color: var(--forest);
}

.final-cta-stage {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.final-cta-stage::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(780px, 78vw);
  height: 1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--brass-soft), transparent);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 0 52%, rgba(154,123,63,0.075) 52% 52.4%, transparent 52.4%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,254,250,0.52), transparent);
}
.page-hero > .container { position: relative; }

.pricing-stage .pricing-grid {
  gap: clamp(16px, 2.3vw, 30px);
  align-items: stretch;
}
.pricing-stage .price-card {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pricing-stage .price-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--smoke), var(--brass), var(--steel));
}
.pricing-stage .price-card.featured {
  transform: translateY(-16px);
  border-color: rgba(154,123,63,0.55);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.pricing-stage .price-card.featured::before {
  height: 7px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass), var(--forest), var(--oxblood));
}
.pricing-stage .price-card.featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-22px);
}
.price-badge {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(14,20,28,0.22);
}
.addon-card {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,254,250,0.85), rgba(238,234,224,0.92)),
    var(--surface-2);
}

.value-stage .card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.value-stage .grid-3 .card:nth-child(2),
.value-stage .grid-3 .card:nth-child(5) {
  transform: translateY(18px);
}

.contact-stage .hero-grid {
  gap: clamp(42px, 6vw, 88px);
}
.contact-stage .callout {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.54), rgba(238,234,224,0.9)),
    var(--surface-2);
}
.intake-steps {
  counter-reset: intake;
}
.intake-step {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.intake-step::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 16px 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass), transparent);
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.concierge-form {
  position: sticky;
  top: 98px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-color: rgba(154,123,63,0.32);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.concierge-form::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass), var(--forest), var(--steel));
}
.concierge-form > * {
  position: relative;
}
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}

.faq-stage .faq-list {
  background: rgba(255,254,250,0.58);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.faq-stage .faq-item {
  padding-inline: clamp(16px, 2vw, 26px);
}
.faq-stage .faq-q {
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.4vw, 1.28rem);
}
.safety-panel {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.13);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.founder-card {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(154,123,63,0.34);
}
.principles-stage .card,
.evidence-stage .card,
.method-principles-stage .feature-card {
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.reveal {
  transition-duration: 0.75s;
  transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.reveal.reveal-fast {
  transition-duration: 0.45s;
}
.reveal.in {
  transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
}

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero--dark .container {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero--dark .display {
    max-width: 13.5ch;
  }
  .hero--dark .hero-copy {
    padding-block: clamp(10px, 2vw, 28px);
  }
  .hero-visual {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .problem-stage .grid-3,
  .review-stage .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .review-stage .feature-card,
  .review-stage .feature-card:nth-child(1),
  .review-stage .feature-card:nth-child(4) {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
  .concierge-form {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .pricing-stage .price-card.featured,
  .pricing-stage .price-card.featured:hover,
  .offers-stage .feature-card:nth-child(2),
  .offers-stage .feature-card:nth-child(2):hover,
  .value-stage .grid-3 .card:nth-child(2),
  .value-stage .grid-3 .card:nth-child(5) {
    transform: none;
  }
  .audience-stage .grid-4,
  .trust-stage .assure-row,
  .boundary-stage .compare {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
  }
  .audience-stage .who-card,
  .audience-stage .grid-3 .feature-card,
  .trust-stage .assure {
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .audience-stage .who-card:last-child,
  .audience-stage .grid-3 .feature-card:last-child,
  .trust-stage .assure:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .hero {
    padding-top: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .hero--dark .display {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 9.2vw, 2.38rem);
  }
  .hero--dark .hero-visual {
    transform: none;
    width: 46%;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    margin-bottom: 0.38em;
  }
  .hero .lead {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .hero-cta {
    margin-top: 18px;
  }
  .hero-assurance {
    display: none;
  }
  .snapshot-wrap .snapshot-tag {
    bottom: -8px;
    font-size: 0.5rem;
    padding: 5px 8px;
  }
  .problem-stage .grid-3,
  .review-stage .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .review-stage .feature-card {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .process-stage .media-frame,
  .artifact-stage .media-frame,
  .report-artifact-stage .media-frame,
  .remediation-stage .media-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 0.92;
  }
  .trust-stage .assure-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   Home — section RE-COMPOSITIONS
   Replacing the "row of boxes" card grids with purpose-built
   editorial / forensic layouts. Each section gets its own
   structural language so the page stops repeating itself.
   ============================================================= */

/* ---- 1 · PROBLEM — asymmetric editorial split + incident list ---- */
.problem-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr;
  gap: clamp(34px, 5vw, 84px);
  align-items: start;
}
.problem-intro .lead { max-width: 44ch; }
@media (min-width: 921px) {
  .problem-intro { position: sticky; top: 104px; }
}
.incident-list {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.incident {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 26px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 32px) 6px clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 32px) 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: padding 0.4s var(--ease-out), background 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.incident::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 24px; bottom: 24px; width: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--brass-metal);
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top center;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out);
}
.incident:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(154,123,63,0.07), transparent 72%);
  padding-left: 32px;
}
.incident:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.incident-no {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 0.9;
  color: var(--brass);
  font-feature-settings: "lnum" 1;
}
.incident-main h3 { font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 1.7vw, 1.34rem); margin: 0 0 9px; }
.incident-main p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 0.97rem; max-width: 54ch; }

/* ---- 2 · WHAT WE REVIEW — framed inspection manifest ---- */
.manifest {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.55), transparent 26%),
    var(--surface);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow), var(--edge-light);
}
.manifest-row {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 30px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.manifest-row:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
.manifest-row:nth-last-child(1),
.manifest-row:nth-last-child(2) { border-bottom: 0; }
.manifest-row::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
  background: var(--brass-metal);
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.manifest-row:hover { background: rgba(154,123,63,0.05); }
.manifest-row:hover::after { transform: scaleY(1); }
.manifest-no {
  align-self: start;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--brass);
  border: 1px solid rgba(154,123,63,0.3);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent),
    var(--brass-tint);
  box-shadow: var(--edge-light);
}
.manifest-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.12rem; margin: 5px 0 7px;
  display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: baseline; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.manifest-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted-2);
}
.manifest-text p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--ink-2); }

/* ---- 3 · WHO IT'S FOR — editorial columns with hairline dividers ---- */
.audience-rule {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.audience-rule::before { content: ""; height: 2px; flex: 1; background: var(--brass-line); opacity: 0.7; }
.audience-rule span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass); white-space: nowrap;
}
.audience-rule::after { content: ""; height: 2px; flex: 1; background: var(--brass-line); opacity: 0.7; }
.audience-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.audience-col {
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px 26px 10px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.audience-col:first-child { border-left: 0; padding-left: 4px; }
.audience-col::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: -1px; top: 0; width: 40px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--brass-metal);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-1px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, width 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}
.audience-col:first-child::before { left: 0; }
.audience-col:hover::before { opacity: 1; width: 64px; }
.audience-col .audience-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass);
}
.audience-col h3 { font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 1.5vw, 1.24rem); margin: 14px 0 9px; }
.audience-col p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0; }

/* ---- 4 · TRUST — framed assurance certificate ---- */
.assurance-panel {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent 22%),
    var(--surface);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--edge-light);
  position: relative;
}
.assurance-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--brass-metal);
}
.assurance-line {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(180px, 240px) 1fr;
  gap: 10px 32px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(22px, 2.7vw, 30px) clamp(24px, 3.2vw, 40px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.assurance-line:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.assurance-line:hover { background: rgba(154,123,63,0.045); }
.assurance-key {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  color: var(--forest); line-height: 1;
}
.assurance-key::before {
  content: ""; flex: none;
  width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brass-metal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--brass-tint);
}
.assurance-line p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 0.98rem; }

/* ---- responsive for re-composed sections ---- */
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .problem-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .audience-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .audience-col { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 24px 4px 8px; }
  .audience-col:nth-child(odd) { padding-right: 18px; }
  .audience-col:nth-child(even) { padding-left: 18px; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .manifest { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .manifest-row { border-right: 0 !important; }
  .manifest-row:nth-last-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .audience-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .audience-col,
  .audience-col:nth-child(even) { border-left: 0; padding: 22px 2px 6px; }
  .audience-col:first-child { border-top: 0; }
  .assurance-line { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .incident { gap: 16px; }
}

/* ---- 5 · OFFERS — give the tiers substance (tier label + deliverables) ---- */
.offer-tier {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.64rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass);
}
.offers-stage .offer-card .kicker-num { margin-top: 12px; }
.offer-points {
  list-style: none; margin: 6px 0 0; padding: 18px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid; gap: 10px;
}
.offer-points li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 26px;
  font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink-2);
}
.offer-points li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 4px;
  width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brass-tint);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%239A7B3F' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center;
}

/* =============================================================
   HOMEPAGE — RICH REDESIGN v2
   Atmosphere, depth, warm light and bespoke visuals. Replaces the
   flat editorial sections with composed "scenes" that have soul.
   ============================================================= */

/* ---- Deep atmospheric scene (richer than .band-dark) ---- */
.scene {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1150px 620px at 80% -12%, rgba(46, 68, 100, 0.70), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 720px at 2% 116%, rgba(154, 123, 63, 0.20), transparent 56%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0e1620, #0a0f17 55%, #0c121b);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}
.scene--warm {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1000px 560px at 18% -10%, rgba(154, 123, 63, 0.30), transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(900px 680px at 95% 110%, rgba(46, 68, 100, 0.55), transparent 56%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0c1119, #0b1017 60%, #0d1320);
}
.scene::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(130% 95% at 50% 0%, #000 28%, transparent 82%);
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.scene::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  opacity: 0.22;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(100% 100% at 72% 8%, #000, transparent 72%);
}
.scene > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.scene h1, .scene h2, .scene h3, .scene h4 { color: #fff; }
.scene .eyebrow { color: var(--brass-soft); }
.scene .eyebrow::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass-bright), transparent); }
.scene .lead { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74); }
.scene .muted { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); }
.scene a:not(.btn) { color: var(--brass-soft); }
.scene a:not(.btn):hover { color: #fff; }

/* warm-lit light scene — for the few light sections, never flat cream */
.lit {
  position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 85% -8%, rgba(190, 158, 97, 0.16), transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(760px 600px at -5% 108%, rgba(35, 54, 80, 0.10), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f6f2e9, var(--paper));
}
.lit::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(24,26,28,0.05) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.lit > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---- Glassmorphic glow-card ---- */
.glow-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.018));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 64px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease;
}
.glow-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(190, 158, 97, 0.85), transparent);
}
.glow-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -45%; right: -22%; width: 65%; height: 85%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(190, 158, 97, 0.24), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.55s ease; pointer-events: none;
}
.glow-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 158, 97, 0.42);
  box-shadow: 0 46px 88px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 0 1px rgba(190, 158, 97, 0.18),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}
.glow-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.glow-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---- Glowing halo icon ---- */
.halo {
  position: relative; width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 17px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none;
  color: var(--brass-bright);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 32%, rgba(190, 158, 97, 0.32), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 158, 97, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px -6px rgba(190, 158, 97, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}
.halo svg { width: 27px; height: 27px; }
.halo.is-amber { color: #e7c07e; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 32%, rgba(201,156,71,0.34), rgba(255,255,255,0.04)); border-color: rgba(201,156,71,0.45); box-shadow: 0 0 30px -6px rgba(201,156,71,0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }
.halo.is-red { color: #e29b8e; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 32%, rgba(190,80,64,0.34), rgba(255,255,255,0.04)); border-color: rgba(190,80,64,0.45); box-shadow: 0 0 30px -6px rgba(190,80,64,0.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.halo.is-steel { color: #9db6cf; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 32%, rgba(80,110,150,0.34), rgba(255,255,255,0.04)); border-color: rgba(120,150,190,0.45); box-shadow: 0 0 30px -6px rgba(90,130,180,0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.halo.is-green { color: #8fd4b3; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 32%, rgba(46,140,100,0.34), rgba(255,255,255,0.04)); border-color: rgba(60,150,110,0.45); box-shadow: 0 0 30px -6px rgba(46,140,100,0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }

/* watermark numeral for cards */
.card-no {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 22px; z-index: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 3.4rem; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* ---- Problem scene ---- */
.problem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(18px, 2vw, 26px);
}
.problem-grid .glow-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.problem-grid h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.7vw, 1.4rem); margin: 4px 0 0; }
.problem-grid p { margin: 0; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); font-size: 0.97rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .problem-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 540px; } }

/* ---- Light rich card (lux) for .lit sections ---- */
.lux-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 34px);
  background: linear-gradient(168deg, #fffefb, #f6f2e8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 26, 28, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -34px rgba(16, 20, 28, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease;
}
.lux-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto; height: 3px; background: var(--brass-metal); opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s ease; }
.lux-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -40%; right: -20%; width: 60%; height: 80%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(190,158,97,0.16), transparent 70%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s ease; pointer-events: none; }
.lux-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); border-color: rgba(190,158,97,0.42); box-shadow: 0 46px 82px -34px rgba(16,20,28,0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(190,158,97,0.16), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.lux-card:hover::before, .lux-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.lux-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.halo.on-light { color: var(--brass); background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 32%, rgba(190,158,97,0.22), rgba(255,255,255,0.6)); border-color: rgba(190,158,97,0.38); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -8px rgba(190,158,97,0.5), inset 0 1px 0 #fff; }
.card-no.on-light { color: rgba(24,26,28,0.06); }

/* ---- Context marquee ---- */
.marquee-band { padding-block: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px); }
.marquee { position: relative; margin-top: 18px; overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 11%, #000 89%, transparent);
          mask: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 11%, #000 89%, transparent); }
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 14px; width: max-content; animation: marquee 36s linear infinite; }
.marquee-band:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee .m-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; white-space: nowrap;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.1), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  padding: 11px 20px; border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
}
.marquee .m-chip::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brass-soft); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(190,158,97,0.8); }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---- Review constellation grid (dark) ---- */
.review-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 24px); }
.review-grid .glow-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; min-height: 220px; }
.review-grid .sig-label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.review-grid h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 0; }
.review-grid .sig-tag { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.58rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(190,158,97,0.3); padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 999px; }
.review-grid p { margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.93rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .review-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .review-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Audience rich light cards ---- */
.aud-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 22px); }
.aud-grid .lux-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.aud-grid .aud-tag { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass); }
.aud-grid h3 { font-size: 1.16rem; margin: 0; }
.aud-grid p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .aud-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .aud-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Boundary glass columns (dark) ---- */
.boundary-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 28px); }
.boundary-card { position: relative; border-radius: 20px; padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 64px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.85), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.boundary-card.is-yes { background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(46,140,100,0.16), rgba(255,255,255,0.015)); border-color: rgba(80,180,130,0.28); }
.boundary-card.is-no { background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(190,80,64,0.14), rgba(0,0,0,0.12)); border-color: rgba(200,100,84,0.24); }
.boundary-card > h3 { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 0 0 20px; }
.bl { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.bl li { position: relative; padding-left: 34px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.bl li::before { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1px; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; }
.bl.yes li::before { content: "\2713"; color: #8fd4b3; background: rgba(46,140,100,0.24); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(143,212,179,0.4), 0 0 14px -4px rgba(46,140,100,0.7); }
.bl.no li::before { content: "\2715"; font-size: 0.64rem; color: #e6a99e; background: rgba(190,80,64,0.24); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(230,169,158,0.35); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .boundary-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Process: glowing steps on scene ---- */
.scene .step { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.scene .step:last-child { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.scene .step h3 { color: #fff; }
.scene .step p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.74); }
.scene .step-num { color: var(--brass-bright); border-color: rgba(190,158,97,0.5);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(190,158,97,0.28), transparent 70%), rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px -6px rgba(190,158,97,0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }

/* ---- FAQ on dark scene ---- */
.scene .faq-list { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.scene .faq-item { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.scene .faq-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); }
.scene .faq-q { color: #fff; }
.scene .faq-q:hover, .scene .faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] { color: var(--brass-soft); }
.scene .faq-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.scene .faq-a-inner { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.74); }

/* ---- Philosophy as warm lit moment ---- */
.philo-orbit { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.philo-orbit svg { width: min(680px, 92%); height: auto; opacity: 0.55; }

/* ---- Advisory glowing number nodes (dark scene) ---- */
.scene .lined-list li { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important; align-items: center; }
.scene .lined-list li:first-child { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important; }
.scene .lined-list .li-mark {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--brass-bright) !important; flex: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(190,158,97,0.45);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(190,158,97,0.26), transparent 70%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px -6px rgba(190,158,97,0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
}

/* CTA scene glow accent */
.final-cta-stage.scene::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--brass), transparent); }

/* =============================================================
   RICH REDESIGN v3 — light-dominant palette, 3D depth & motion
   ============================================================= */

/* 3D tilt: cards get a perspective base; JS sets the rotation inline */
.tilt { transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform; }
.tilt .tilt-pop { transform: translateZ(28px); }

/* Light marquee variant */
.lit .m-chip {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  background: linear-gradient(168deg, #fffefb, #f2ede2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24,26,28,0.09);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -12px rgba(16,20,28,0.4), inset 0 1px 0 #fff;
}
.lit .m-chip::before { background: var(--brass); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(154,123,63,0.6); }

/* Problem cards on light (reuse lux-card with colored halos) */
.problem-stage.lit .problem-grid .lux-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.problem-stage.lit .problem-grid h3 { font-size: clamp(1.18rem,1.6vw,1.34rem); margin: 0; }
.problem-stage.lit .problem-grid p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 0.96rem; }
.halo.is-amber.on-light { color: #a9792b; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 32%, rgba(201,156,71,0.22), rgba(255,255,255,0.6)); border-color: rgba(201,156,71,0.42); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -8px rgba(201,156,71,0.55), inset 0 1px 0 #fff; }
.halo.is-steel.on-light { color: #3f5d78; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 32%, rgba(63,93,120,0.18), rgba(255,255,255,0.6)); border-color: rgba(63,93,120,0.38); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -8px rgba(63,93,120,0.45), inset 0 1px 0 #fff; }
.halo.is-red.on-light { color: #9e3b2e; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 32%, rgba(158,59,46,0.18), rgba(255,255,255,0.6)); border-color: rgba(158,59,46,0.38); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -8px rgba(158,59,46,0.45), inset 0 1px 0 #fff; }

/* Advisory list on light (glowing brass numbered nodes) */
.advisory-stage.lit .lined-list { padding: clamp(20px,2.6vw,30px); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(168deg,#fffefb,#f6f2e8); border: 1px solid rgba(24,26,28,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -34px rgba(16,20,28,0.5), inset 0 1px 0 #fff; }
.advisory-stage.lit .lined-list li { border-color: var(--line); align-items: center; }
.advisory-stage.lit .lined-list li:first-child { border-top: 0; }
.advisory-stage.lit .lined-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.advisory-stage.lit .lined-list .li-mark {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none;
  color: var(--brass) !important; border: 1px solid rgba(190,158,97,0.4);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(190,158,97,0.2), #fff);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -8px rgba(190,158,97,0.5), inset 0 1px 0 #fff;
}
.advisory-stage.lit .lined-list li strong { color: var(--ink) !important; }
.advisory-stage.lit .lined-list li span:not(.li-mark) { color: var(--ink-2) !important; }

/* ---- Process: premium zigzag timeline (no image) ---- */
.timeline { position: relative; max-width: 940px; margin: 0 auto; }
.timeline::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 8px; bottom: 8px; left: 50%; width: 2px; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--brass) 8%, var(--brass-soft) 50%, var(--brass) 92%, transparent);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.tl-item { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.tl-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.tl-node {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 22px; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--brass);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, #fffdf7, #f3ecdd);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190,158,97,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -8px rgba(190,158,97,0.6), inset 0 1px 0 #fff, 0 0 0 6px rgba(244,241,234,0.9);
}
.tl-card {
  background: linear-gradient(168deg,#fffefb,#f6f2e8); border: 1px solid rgba(24,26,28,0.08);
  border-radius: 18px; padding: 22px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 54px -32px rgba(16,20,28,0.5), inset 0 1px 0 #fff;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease;
}
.tl-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(190,158,97,0.4); box-shadow: 0 40px 72px -32px rgba(16,20,28,0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(190,158,97,0.15), inset 0 1px 0 #fff; }
.tl-card h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; margin: 0 0 7px; }
.tl-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
.tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-card { grid-column: 1; margin-right: 52px; text-align: right; }
.tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-card { grid-column: 2; margin-left: 52px; }
.tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-card { justify-self: end; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .timeline { max-width: 100%; }
  .timeline::before { left: 25px; }
  .tl-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tl-node { left: 25px; }
  .tl-item .tl-card, .tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-card, .tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-card {
    grid-column: 1; margin: 0 0 0 64px; text-align: left; justify-self: stretch;
  }
}

/* ---- Deliverable: anatomy legend + finding showcase ---- */
.deliverable-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: clamp(32px,4vw,64px); align-items: center; }
.anatomy { list-style: none; margin: 26px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.anatomy li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: baseline; padding: 14px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.anatomy li:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.anatomy .a-key { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass); white-space: nowrap; padding-top: 2px; }
.anatomy .a-desc { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
.deliverable-grid .doc { transform: rotate(-0.5deg); transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.5s ease; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .deliverable-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Trust: premium 3D security cards ---- */
.trust-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: clamp(16px,1.8vw,22px); }
.trust-grid .lux-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.trust-grid .t-key { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--forest); margin: 2px 0 0; }
.trust-grid p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Pricing value: premium 3D cards ---- */
.value-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: clamp(16px,1.8vw,24px); }
.value-grid .lux-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.value-grid h3 { font-size: 1.16rem; margin: 0; }
.value-grid p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .value-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .value-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Methodology six fields: premium numbered cards ---- */
.fields-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: clamp(16px,1.8vw,22px); }
.field-card { position: relative; }
.field-card .f-no {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 22px; font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem; line-height: 1; color: rgba(24,26,28,0.06);
}
.field-card .halo { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.field-card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.field-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .fields-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .fields-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* gentle float for halo icons (motion, not gimmick) */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .halo.floaty { animation: floaty 5.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes floaty { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-5px); } }
}

/* =============================================================
   REFINEMENT v4 — glossy/glassy 3D cards, hero balance, readability
   ============================================================= */

/* All premium cards share a 3D base so icons can pop on tilt */
.lux-card, .glow-card, .boundary-card, .price-card, .tl-card, .doc.tilt { transform-style: preserve-3d; }

/* ---- Glossy light card ---- */
.lux-card {
  border-radius: 22px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(116deg, transparent 26%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 42%, transparent 54%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #f8f3e9 26%, #f0e8d8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.95),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.35),
    0 2px 5px rgba(16,20,28,0.05),
    0 30px 58px -30px rgba(16,20,28,0.5);
}
.lux-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(190,158,97,0.5);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.95),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(190,158,97,0.22),
    0 46px 84px -32px rgba(16,20,28,0.55),
    0 28px 60px -42px rgba(190,158,97,0.6);
}

/* Readability — larger, calmer copy inside every card */
.lux-card h3, .glow-card h3, .tl-card h3, .boundary-card > h3 { letter-spacing: -0.012em; }
.lux-card h3, .glow-card h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.5vw, 1.36rem); }
.lux-card p, .glow-card p, .tl-card p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.58; }
.aud-grid p, .value-grid p, .field-card p, .trust-grid p, .problem-grid p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-2); }

/* Glossier, larger halo + glass icon plate */
.halo { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 19px; }
.halo svg { width: 29px; height: 29px; }
.halo::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.65), transparent 55%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen; opacity: 0.7;
}
.halo.on-light {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #f4ebd8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190,158,97,0.42);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 #fff, inset 0 -7px 14px rgba(190,158,97,0.14), 0 14px 26px -8px rgba(190,158,97,0.55);
}
.halo.on-light::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.85), transparent 52%); opacity: 0.85; }

/* ---- Problem cards — drop the numerals, lead with the glowing icon ---- */
.problem-stage .card-no { display: none; }
.problem-grid .lux-card { gap: 18px; padding-top: clamp(28px,3.2vw,38px); }

/* ---- Audience cards: a touch more presence ---- */
.aud-grid .lux-card { gap: 16px; }
.aud-grid h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.aud-grid .aud-tag { font-size: 0.66rem; }

/* ---- Deliverable: richer, larger legend ---- */
.deliverable-grid .anatomy { margin-top: 28px; }
.anatomy li { padding: 17px 0; gap: 20px; }
.anatomy .a-key { font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.anatomy .a-desc { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ink-2); }
.deliverable-grid .lead-in { font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink-2); max-width: 46ch; }

/* ---- Boundary cards: glossy glass, larger type ---- */
.boundary-card { border-radius: 22px; }
.boundary-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto; height: 45%; border-radius: 22px 22px 0 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent);
}
.boundary-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.boundary-card.is-yes:hover { border-color: rgba(120,210,160,0.5); box-shadow: 0 46px 84px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.85), 0 0 0 1px rgba(120,210,160,0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.boundary-card.is-no:hover { border-color: rgba(220,130,112,0.5); box-shadow: 0 46px 84px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.85), 0 0 0 1px rgba(220,130,112,0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.boundary-card > h3 { font-size: 1.46rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.bl li { font-size: 1.02rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); }

/* ---- Trust cards: bigger key, more presence ---- */
.trust-grid .lux-card { gap: 17px; padding: clamp(28px,3vw,36px); }
.trust-grid .t-key { font-size: 1.6rem; }

/* ---- Methodology remediation image: fit naturally, no zoom/crop ---- */
.report-artifact-stage .media-frame { aspect-ratio: auto; background: var(--surface); }
.report-artifact-stage .media-frame img { transform: none; object-fit: contain; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.report-artifact-stage .media-frame:hover img { transform: none; filter: none; }

/* =============================================================
   HERO — balanced, premium, readable on every device
   ============================================================= */
.hero--dark .hero-grid { gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 64px); align-items: center; }
.hero--dark .hero-visual {
  width: min(46vw, 540px);
  transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  justify-self: end;
}
/* soft halo behind the snapshot to fill the void with light */
.hero--dark .hero-visual::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -12% -8% -16% -10%; z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 60% 40%, rgba(190,158,97,0.22), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(10px); opacity: 0.9;
  left: -10%; right: -8%; bottom: -16%; height: auto;
}
/* floating glass status chip — adds depth, balances the column */
.hero-float {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.14), rgba(255,255,255,0.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  padding: 9px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero-float--tl { top: -18px; left: -14px; }
.hero-float .pulse { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #7fd0a6; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(127,208,166,0.7); animation: pulse 2.4s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(127,208,166,0.55); } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(127,208,166,0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(127,208,166,0); } }

/* Mobile: text first, snapshot below as a supporting visual */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero--dark .hero-visual { order: 0; width: min(86vw, 460px); margin: 8px auto 0; transform: none; }
  .hero-float--tl { top: -14px; left: 4%; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .hero--dark .hero-visual { width: 100%; }
  .snapshot-wrap .snapshot-tag { bottom: -10px; font-size: 0.56rem; padding: 6px 10px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero-float .pulse { animation: none; } }

/* =============================================================
   ABOUT — premium founder section (portrait + practice intent)
   ============================================================= */
.founder-stage.lit { padding-top: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px); }
.founder-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 84px); align-items: center; }
.founder-portrait {
  position: relative; border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(168deg, #f6f0e3, #ecdec1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95),
    0 30px 60px -28px rgba(16, 20, 28, 0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(190, 158, 97, 0.16);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  max-width: 460px;
  justify-self: start;
}
.founder-portrait::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(12, 17, 24, 0.62)),
    linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(190, 158, 97, 0.10) 50%, transparent 70%);
}
.founder-portrait img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 22%;
  display: block;
  filter: saturate(1.02) contrast(1.02);
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.founder-portrait:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.founder-portrait .portrait-meta {
  position: absolute; left: clamp(20px, 3vw, 28px); right: clamp(20px, 3vw, 28px);
  bottom: clamp(20px, 3vw, 26px); z-index: 3;
  color: #fff;
}
.portrait-meta .p-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0;
}
.portrait-meta .p-role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-soft); margin: 6px 0 0;
}
.portrait-meta .p-tag {
  position: absolute; top: -45px; left: 0;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.16), rgba(255,255,255,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.portrait-meta .p-tag::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brass-bright); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(190,158,97,0.7); }

.founder-prose .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.founder-prose h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem); margin: 0 0 18px; letter-spacing: -0.022em; }
.founder-prose .lead { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.18rem); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink-2); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.founder-prose p { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.62; color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.founder-meta-row {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 22px 36px; margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 18px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.fm-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.fm-item .fm-key { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass); }
.fm-item .fm-val { font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.fm-item a.fm-val { color: var(--forest); text-decoration: none; }
.fm-item a.fm-val:hover { color: var(--brass); }

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .founder-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .founder-portrait { justify-self: center; max-width: 380px; width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .founder-meta-row { gap: 18px 28px; }
}