/* ============================================================
     Luxia (custom serif) — loaded as a single family with two
     OTFs mapped to weight ranges. Regular covers 400-500, Display
     covers 600-900. Italic is synthesised when needed.
     ============================================================ */
  @font-face {
    font-family: "Luxia";
    src: url("Luxia-Regular.otf") format("opentype");
    font-weight: 400 500;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
  }
  @font-face {
    font-family: "Luxia";
    src: url("Luxia-Display.otf") format("opentype");
    font-weight: 600 900;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
  }

  /* ============================================================
     SERIF FONT SWAP
     ------------------------------------------------------------
     One line decides which serif powers every headline / display
     surface on the site. Comment the active line and uncomment
     the other to switch.
     ============================================================ */
  :root {
    --font-serif: var(--font-serif);
    /* --font-serif: "Luxia", var(--font-serif); */
  }

  html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; min-height: 100%; background: #03100d; overflow-x: hidden; }
  body { font-family: "DM Sans", system-ui, sans-serif; color: var(--text-primary); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  * { box-sizing: border-box; }

  /* ===== THE HERO DIV — 100vw x 100vh, self-contained ===== */
  #aurora-hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: crosshair;
    background: radial-gradient(#15713a26, #000000a1);
  }

  /* slow-drifting aurora veil */
  #aurora-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -25%;
    background:
      radial-gradient(40% 55% at 30% 40%, rgba(110, 231, 183, 0.17), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(45% 60% at 72% 55%, rgba(45, 212, 160, 0.19), transparent 62%),
      radial-gradient(38% 50% at 55% 30%, rgba(56, 189, 200, 0.14), transparent 60%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
    opacity: 0.8;
    animation: drift 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  @keyframes drift {
    0%   { transform: translate3d(-3%, -2%, 0) scale(1.05) rotate(0deg); }
    50%  { transform: translate3d(4%, 3%, 0) scale(1.12) rotate(4deg); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-2%, 2%, 0) scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg); }
  }

  #aurora-hero canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; display: block; }

  /* vignette to deepen edges */
  .vignette {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(130% 120% at 50% 50%, transparent 55%, rgba(2, 9, 7, 0.6) 100%);
  }

  /* ===== centered hero copy ===== */
  .hero-copy {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 4; pointer-events: none;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    text-align: center; padding: 0 24px;
  }
  /* backed-by badge above the headline */
  .hero-badge {
    pointer-events: auto;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55em;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem; padding: 0.42em 0.9em;
    border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(236, 255, 246, 0.9); text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease);
  }
  .hero-badge:hover { border-color: rgba(143, 233, 194, 0.45); background: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.12); color: #fff; }
  .hero-badge .ba-label { color: rgba(236, 255, 246, 0.6); letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
  .hero-badge svg { height: 15px; width: auto; display: block; }

  .hero-copy h1 {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-optical-sizing: auto;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.2vw, 5.2rem);
    line-height: 1.04;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    color: #ecfff6;
  }
  .hero-copy h1 i {
    font-style: italic;
    color: #4bdb99
  }
  .hero-copy p {
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
    font-family: "DM Sans", system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.75vw, 1.5rem);
    line-height: 1.45;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: rgba(241, 248, 245, 0.96);
    max-width: 40ch;
    text-wrap: balance;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 24px rgba(3, 20, 14, 0.5);
  }

  /* ===== signal tooltip (black card) ===== */
  .signal-tip {
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; z-index: 6; pointer-events: none;
    width: max-content; max-width: 264px; padding: 11px 13px 12px;
    background: rgba(7, 14, 11, 0.92);
    border: 1px solid rgba(120, 230, 180, 0.22);
    border-radius: 11px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    font-family: "DM Sans", system-ui, sans-serif;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(5px) scale(0.97);
    transition: opacity .16s ease, transform .16s ease;
  }
  .signal-tip.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  .signal-tip .k {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #7fe6b6; margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .signal-tip .k::before {
    content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #5ee0a0; box-shadow: 0 0 9px #5ee0a0;
  }
  .signal-tip .h { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.34; font-weight: 400; color: #eafff5; }

  /* ===== brand vars for chrome + buttons ===== */
  :root {
    --mint:#4ecf8f; --mint-bright:#6fe6a8; --evergreen:#2a9d6c;
    --pine:#1f6b4e; --fjord-blue:#1e3348;
    --border-strong: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
    --chrome-text: rgba(228,244,235,0.82);
    --ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  }

  /* ===== TOP STRIP (tiny announcement bar) ===== */
  .topstrip {
    --strip-h: 26px;
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 31; width: 100%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    height: var(--strip-h);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pine), var(--evergreen) 45%, #4a3f73);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    filter: saturate(0.85) brightness(0.97);
  }
  .topstrip-cta {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45em; cursor: pointer;
    background: none; border: 0; padding: 0.2em 0.45em; border-radius: 5px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: #e9f6ef; transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .topstrip-cta .arrow { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); flex-shrink: 0; }
  .topstrip-cta:hover { color: #fff; }
  .topstrip-cta:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
  .topstrip-cta:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--mint-bright); outline-offset: 2px; }
  .topstrip-x {
    position: absolute; right: 0.5rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: grid; place-items: center; width: 20px; height: 20px;
    background: none; border: 0; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer;
    color: rgba(233, 246, 239, 0.65); transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  }
  .topstrip-x:hover { color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); }
  .topstrip-x:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--mint-bright); outline-offset: 1px; }

  /* shift the fixed chrome down to make room for the strip (pages that opt in) */
  body.has-topstrip .topbar { top: 26px; }
  body.has-topstrip .mobile-menu { top: 94px; }

  /* ===== TOP BAR (frosted dark) ===== */
  .topbar {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 30;
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
    background: rgba(6, 16, 12, 0.5);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .tb-inner {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem;
    width: min(1180px, 92vw); margin: 0 auto; height: 68px;
  }
  /* brand: 20% container (NOT a link, keeps centre nav centred) holding a logo-only link */
  .brand { display: flex; align-items: center; }
  .brand-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; text-decoration: none; }
  .brand-word { display: inline-flex; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: #f0fbf5; line-height: 1; }
  .brand-word span { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-7px); transition: opacity 0.32s var(--ease), transform 0.32s var(--ease); }
  .brand-link:hover .brand-word span, .brand-link:focus-visible .brand-word span { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .brand-word span:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.02s; }
  .brand-word span:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.07s; }
  .brand-word span:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
  .brand-word span:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.17s; }
  .brand-word span:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
  .brand-logo {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 38% 32%, rgba(143, 233, 194, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04));
    border: 1px solid rgba(143, 233, 194, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  }
  .brand-logo img { width: 23px; height: 23px; object-fit: contain; display: block; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(124, 240, 150, 0.45)); }
  .brand-name { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: #f0fbf5; }

  .tb-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.2rem; }
  .tb-nav a {
    position: relative; text-decoration: none; font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500; color: var(--chrome-text); padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 8px; transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .tb-nav a::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0.9rem; right: 0.9rem; bottom: 0.34rem; height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--mint); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease);
  }
  .tb-nav a:hover { color: #fff; }
  .tb-nav a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

  .tb-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; justify-content: end;}
  .topbar .btn { padding: 0.62em 1.2em; font-size: 0.85rem; }

  .tb-burger { display: none; }

  /* ===== BUTTONS (shared) ===== */
  .btn {
    --mx: 50%; --my: 50%; position: relative; isolation: isolate;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5em;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.01em; line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer; padding: 0.95em 1.65em; border-radius: 999px; border: none; text-decoration: none;
    color: #eef3ee; background: none; transition: box-shadow 0.32s var(--ease), border-color 0.32s var(--ease);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .btn .label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5em; }
  .btn .arrow { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); flex-shrink: 0; }
  .btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
  .btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--mint-bright); outline-offset: 3px; }

  .btn--primary {
    background: linear-gradient(122deg, var(--mint) -10%, var(--evergreen) 38%, var(--pine) 72%, var(--fjord-blue) 118%);
    color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(20, 80, 55, 0.4);
  }
  .btn--primary::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; border-radius: inherit;
    background: radial-gradient(120px 120px at var(--mx) var(--my), var(--mint-bright), transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
  }
  .btn--primary:hover::before { opacity: 0.9; }

  .btn--ghost { border: 1px solid var(--border-strong); color: #eef3ee; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03); overflow: hidden; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);}
  .btn--ghost::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; border-radius: inherit;
    background: radial-gradient(140px 140px at var(--mx) var(--my), rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.22), transparent 65%);
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
  }
  .btn--ghost::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px; z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(120px 120px at var(--mx) var(--my), var(--mint), transparent 70%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
  }
  .btn--ghost:hover { border-color: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.4); }
  .btn--ghost:hover::before, .btn--ghost:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

  /* ===== HERO CTA ROW ===== */
  .hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; margin-top: 2.1rem; pointer-events: auto; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }

  /* ===== MOBILE MENU (sits below the fixed bar — bar never moves) ===== */
  .mobile-menu {
    position: fixed; top: 68px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 25; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 4vh, 2rem) clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 3rem) 2.4rem;
    background: rgba(5, 13, 10, 0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(140%); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(140%);
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease), visibility 0.35s;
  }
  .mobile-menu.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
  .mm-nav { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 0; }
  .mm-nav a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--chrome-text);
    text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1;
    padding: 1.15rem 0.25rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease), transform 0.5s var(--ease), color 0.2s;
  }
  .mm-nav a::after {
    content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-right: 2px solid currentColor; border-top: 2px solid currentColor;
    transform: rotate(45deg); opacity: 0.4; transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), opacity 0.2s; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .mm-nav a:hover, .mm-nav a:focus-visible { color: #fff; }
  .mm-nav a:hover::after { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(45deg) translate(2px, -2px); }
  .mobile-menu.open .mm-nav a { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .mobile-menu.open .mm-nav a:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
  .mobile-menu.open .mm-nav a:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
  .mobile-menu.open .mm-nav a:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
  .mobile-menu.open .mm-nav a:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
  .mm-cta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; }
  .mm-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 1.05em; font-size: 1rem; }

  /* ===== TRUST BANNER (marquee) ===== */
  .trust-banner {
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 5;
    display: flex; justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.8rem clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.2rem) 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 12, 9, 0) 0%, rgba(4, 12, 9, 0.5) 55%, rgba(4, 12, 9, 0.78) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }
  /* content matches .wrap so the marquee never runs out of width on ultrawide/4K */
  .trust-inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; width: 100%; max-width: 1180px; }
  .trust-label {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(180, 210, 192, 0.4);
    white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; line-height: 1;position: relative;top:-4px;
  }
  .marquee {
    position: relative; width: 100%; overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
  }
  .marquee-track { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 1.9rem; }
  .trust-logo {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 0; transform: translate(0, -50%);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; color: rgba(214, 235, 224, 0.5);
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.2rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; white-space: nowrap;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .trust-logo svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; opacity: 0.75; flex-shrink: 0; }

  /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
  @media (min-width: 861px) { .mobile-menu { display: none; } }
  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    .tb-nav, .tb-cta { display: none; }
    .tb-burger {
      display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 5px;
      width: 48px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); cursor: pointer; padding: 0 12px;
    }
    .tb-burger span { display: block; height: 2px; background: #dff5ea; border-radius: 2px; transform-origin: center; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.2s var(--ease); }
    /* morph the three bars into an X in place — they don't shift position */
    .tb-burger.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
    .tb-burger.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
    .tb-burger.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 540px) { .trust-label { display: none; } }

  /* ============================================================
     PAGE SYSTEM  —  brand-guidelines tokens, reused everywhere
     KISS / DRY: one container, one type scale, reusable layouts
     ============================================================ */
  :root {
    --phi: 1.618033988749895;
    --forest-deep: #11422e; --forest-floor: #0b3224;
    --lilac: #b8a9d4; --lilac-deep: #8b74b8;
    --stone: #9a978f; --mist: #e8eae5;
    --ink: #07100c; --ink-2: #0a160f;
    --gold: #d4af37; --navy: #141f2f;
    --green: var(--mint); --red: #ef6b6b; --amber: #d4af37; --sage: #a3b89a;

    --text-primary: #eef3ee; --text-secondary: #b7c2b9; --text-muted: #7c857d;
    --border-subtle: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); --border-strong-2: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);

    --sp-sm: calc(1rem / var(--phi));
    --sp-md: 1rem;
    --sp-lg: calc(1rem * var(--phi));
    --sp-xl: calc(1rem * var(--phi) * var(--phi));
    --sp-2xl: calc(1rem * var(--phi) * var(--phi) * var(--phi));

    --fz-label: clamp(0.7rem, 0.5vw + 0.58rem, 0.78rem);
    --fz-body: clamp(0.95rem, 0.4vw + 0.85rem, 1.05rem);
    --fz-body-lg: calc(var(--fz-body) * var(--phi));
    --fz-h4: calc(var(--fz-body) * 1.33);
    --fz-h3: calc(var(--fz-body) * var(--phi));
    --fz-h2: calc(var(--fz-body) * var(--phi) * var(--phi));
    --fz-h1: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw + 1rem, 3.4rem);
    --radius: 14px;
  }

  /* fixed aurora atmosphere behind the scrolling page (hero sits on top) */
  .atmos {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -2; pointer-events: none;
    background:
      radial-gradient(60% 50% at 12% 8%,  rgba(78,207,143,0.10), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(55% 50% at 88% 14%, rgba(184,169,212,0.08), transparent 58%),
      radial-gradient(70% 60% at 50% 108%, rgba(31,107,78,0.28), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 40%, var(--ink-2) 0%, var(--ink) 72%);
  }
  /* film grain — the cheap-to-add detail that makes dark UIs feel expensive */
  .atmos::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.05; mix-blend-mode: overlay; pointer-events: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  }

  /* ============================================================
     Decorative background — apply per-section
     ------------------------------------------------------------
     .has-grid-bg → soft dotted grid pattern behind the section,
     masked by a radial fade so it never competes with the copy.
     ============================================================ */
  .has-grid-bg { position: relative; }
  .has-grid-bg::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 26px 26px; background-position: center;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 80% at 50% 50%, black 25%, transparent 80%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 80% at 50% 50%, black 25%, transparent 80%);
  }
  .has-grid-bg > .wrap, .has-grid-bg > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  main { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: block; }

  /* ---- container: every section aligns to this ---- */
  .wrap { width: min(1180px, 92vw); margin: 0 auto; }
  .section { padding: clamp(4rem, 11vh, 8rem) 0; position: relative; }
  .section--tight { padding: clamp(2.5rem, 7vh, 5rem) 0; }

  /* ---- typography system ---- */
  .page-h2, .split-copy h2, .sec-head h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.08; text-wrap: balance;
    font-size: var(--fz-h2); color: var(--text-primary);
  }
  .accent-i { color: var(--mint); font-style: italic; }
  .accent-red { color: var(--red); font-style: italic; }

  /* problem section: lighter forest band + red accent (cost of waiting).
     Scoped under #problem so specificity beats the base .kicker/.step-num. */
  #problem {
    background:
      radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% -10%, rgba(239, 107, 107, 0.06), transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #05090b 0%, #02060a 60%, #04080b 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  }
  #problem .kicker { color: var(--red); }
  #problem .kicker::before { background: var(--red); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--red); }
  #problem .step-num {
    color: var(--red);
    border-color: rgba(239, 107, 107, 0.4);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 36% 30%, rgba(239, 107, 107, 0.22), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(239, 107, 107, 0.18), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  }
  /* two-column problem layout: copy left, ticking excuses right */
  .problem-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 61% 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center; }
  @media (max-width: 880px) { .problem-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; } }
  .problem-aside { padding-left: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
  .excuse-eyebrow { color: rgba(239, 107, 107, 0.9); display: block; margin-bottom: var(--sp-md); }
  .excuses { position: relative; height: 3.6em; }
  .excuse {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.4vw + 1rem, 1.95rem); line-height: 1.15; color: var(--text-primary);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); transition: opacity 0.55s var(--ease), transform 0.55s var(--ease);
  }
  .excuse.is-active { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .excuse.is-out { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-16px); }
  .excuse-meter { margin-top: var(--sp-lg); height: 3px; width: 100%; max-width: 220px; border-radius: 3px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); overflow: hidden; }
  .excuse-meter i { display: block; height: 100%; width: 100%; border-radius: inherit; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), #ff9e9e); transform-origin: left; animation: excuse-tick 2.4s linear infinite; }
  @keyframes excuse-tick { 0% { transform: scaleX(0); } 100% { transform: scaleX(1); } }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .excuse-meter i { animation: none; transform: scaleX(1); } }
  .kicker {
    font-size: var(--fz-label); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.34em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mint);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7em;
  }
  .kicker::before { content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mint); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--mint); }
  .eyebrow { font-size: var(--fz-label); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); }
  .lede { font-size: var(--fz-body-lg); color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.5; max-width: 44ch; }
  .body-text { color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 64ch; line-height: 1.6; font-size: var(--fz-body); }
  .sec-head { max-width: 760px; }
  .sec-head h2 { margin: var(--sp-sm) 0 var(--sp-md); }

  /* ---- reusable SPLIT layout (visual / copy) ---- */
  .split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem); align-items: center; }

  /* value-prop bands: equal top/bottom rhythm + alternating backgrounds.
     Odd bands stay dark; even bands get a faint light wash, so adjacent
     bands separate on tone alone — no dividers needed. */
  .value-band { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 12vh, 8rem); position: relative; }
  .value-band > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  /* golden-ratio motif layered softly behind the prediction-cards band */
  .band-deco { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
  .band-deco--phi svg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; opacity: 0.3;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.1));
  }
  .band-deco--phi svg * { vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke; }
  /* the φ motif only reads in the two-column layout — hide once it stacks */
  @media (max-width: 880px) { .band-deco { display: none; } }
  .vb-1 { background: radial-gradient(60% 90% at 14% 16%, rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.11), transparent 62%); }
  .vb-2 { background: radial-gradient(58% 100% at 90% 50%, rgba(184, 169, 212, 0.14), transparent 62%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025); }
  .vb-3 { background: radial-gradient(62% 95% at 16% 86%, rgba(56, 189, 200, 0.12), transparent 62%); }
  .vb-4 { background: radial-gradient(85% 100% at 50% 120%, rgba(31, 107, 78, 0.22), transparent 64%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025); }
  .vb-5 { background: radial-gradient(72% 95% at 50% 0%, rgba(56, 189, 200, 0.10), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(60% 85% at 18% 90%, rgba(184, 169, 212, 0.07), transparent 62%); }
  .split--reverse .split-media { order: 2; }
  .split-copy h2 { margin: var(--sp-sm) 0 var(--sp-md); }
  .split-copy .body-text { margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg); }
  .split-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; margin: var(--sp-md) 0 var(--sp-lg); }
  .split-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.5rem; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: var(--fz-body); line-height: 1.45; }
  .split-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.6em; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mint); box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(78,207,143,0.6); }
  .tag-soon { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5em; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lilac); padding: 0.3em 0.8em; border: 1px solid rgba(184,169,212,0.35); border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(184,169,212,0.08); }
  @media (max-width: 880px) {
    .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.2rem; }
    .split--reverse .split-media { order: 0; }
  }

  /* a soft framed surface used for several visuals */
  .media-frame {
    position: relative; border-radius: 18px; padding: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* ============ value-prop visuals (lifted from board deck) ============ */
  /* radar */
  .radar { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 440px; aspect-ratio: 1/1; margin: 0 auto; }
  .radar-ring { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); width: var(--d); height: var(--d); border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); pointer-events: none; }
  .radar-ring[data-tier="close"]    { --d: 32%; border-color: rgba(142,229,179,0.34); }
  .radar-ring[data-tier="watch"]    { --d: 58%; border-color: rgba(142,229,179,0.16); }
  .radar-ring[data-tier="emerging"] { --d: 82%; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .radar-ring[data-tier="horizon"]  { --d: 100%; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-style: dashed; }
  .radar-ring-label { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); background: rgba(12,16,14,0.92); padding: 0.15em 0.7em; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.55rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
  .radar-ring[data-tier="close"] .radar-ring-label { color: rgba(142,229,179,0.95); }
  .radar-cross { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
  .radar-cross::before, .radar-cross::after { content: ""; position: absolute; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
  .radar-cross::before { left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 1px; }
  .radar-cross::after { top: 50%; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px; }
  .radar-sweep { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 50%; height: 50%; transform-origin: 0 100%; transform: translate(0,-100%); background: conic-gradient(from 0deg at 0% 100%, rgba(78,207,143,0.22) 0deg, transparent 42deg); animation: radar-rotate 9s linear infinite; pointer-events: none; border-radius: 0 999px 0 0; mix-blend-mode: screen; }
  @keyframes radar-rotate { to { transform: translate(0,-100%) rotate(-360deg); } }
  .radar-center { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); width: 22%; height: 22%; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(142,229,179,0.35); background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(78,207,143,0.22), rgba(78,207,143,0.04) 60%, transparent 100%); display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(78,207,143,0.18); }
  .radar-center .rc-label { font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.5rem; color: rgba(142,229,179,0.9); }
  .radar-center .rc-name { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem; color: #fff; }
  .radar-dot { --radius: 25%; --angle: 0deg; position: absolute; left: calc(50% + sin(var(--angle)) * var(--radius)); top: calc(50% - cos(var(--angle)) * var(--radius)); transform: translate(-50%,-50%); width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(12,20,15,0.95); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(8,14,10,0.8), 0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-secondary); z-index: 3; }
  .radar-dot[data-tier="close"] { border-color: rgba(142,229,179,0.75); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(8,14,10,0.8), 0 0 18px rgba(78,207,143,0.45); }
  .radar-dot[data-tier="close"]::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -3px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(142,229,179,0.45); animation: radar-pulse 2.4s ease-out infinite; }
  .radar-dot[data-tier="watch"] { border-color: rgba(142,229,179,0.42); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(8,14,10,0.8), 0 0 14px rgba(78,207,143,0.22); }
  .radar-dot[data-tier="emerging"] { opacity: 0.92; }
  .radar-dot[data-tier="horizon"]  { opacity: 0.7; }
  @keyframes radar-pulse { 0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; } 70% { transform: scale(1.95); opacity: 0; } 100% { transform: scale(1.95); opacity: 0; } }
  .legend { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem 0.85rem; margin-top: var(--sp-md); font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
  .legend span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .legend i { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
  .legend i.close { background: var(--mint); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(78,207,143,0.6); }
  .legend i.watch { background: rgba(142,229,179,0.5); }
  .legend i.emerging { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
  .legend i.horizon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

  /* topic chips (tracked concepts) — central tag cloud */
  .topics { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-content: center; gap: 0.45rem 0.5rem; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .topic { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025); font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--text-secondary); letter-spacing: 0.005em; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s, transform 0.15s var(--ease); }
  .topic:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); color: var(--text-primary); transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .topic:active { transform: translateY(0); }
  .topic:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--mint-bright); outline-offset: 3px; }
  .topic .tick { width: 17px; height: 17px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s; }
  .topic .tick svg { width: 9px; height: 9px; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.2s; }
  .topic.is-on { background: rgba(78,207,143,0.16); border-color: rgba(78,207,143,0.6); color: #eafff5; box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(78,207,143,0.18); }
  .topic.is-on .tick { background: var(--mint); border-color: var(--mint); }
  .topic.is-on .tick svg { opacity: 1; stroke: #0c0e0d; }

  /* prediction cards */
  .pred-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-lg); }
  .pred-card { --fs-xs: 0.75rem; --fs-sm: 0.875rem; --fs-md: 1.35rem; --pred-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); background: rgba(26,24,30,0.55); border: 1px solid rgba(184,169,212,0.08); padding: var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-lg) calc(var(--sp-lg) + 1rem); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); transition: background 0.2s; }
  .pred-card:hover { background: rgba(36,33,42,0.7); }
  .pred-card--feature { padding: var(--sp-xl) var(--sp-xl) var(--sp-lg) calc(var(--sp-xl) + 0.5rem); }
  /* roomier, clearer hierarchy on the feature card */
  .pred-card--feature .pred-header { margin-bottom: var(--sp-md); }
  .pred-card--feature .pred-cat { margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
  .pred-card--feature h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.16; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
  .pred-card--feature .pred-body > p { font-size: 0.92rem; }
  .pred-card--feature .pred-confidence { margin-top: var(--sp-lg); }
  .pred-card--feature .pred-impact { margin-top: var(--sp-lg); }
  .pred-card--feature .pred-dates { margin-top: var(--sp-lg); padding-top: var(--sp-md); }

  /* ---- featured single card: cursor-tracking 3D tilt + moving sheen ---- */
  .pred-stage { position: relative; perspective: 820px; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
  .pred-card--feature {
    --rx: 0deg; --ry: 0deg; --mx: 50%; --my: 0%;
    width: 100%; max-width: 430px; transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transform: rotateX(var(--rx)) rotateY(var(--ry));
    transition: transform 0.1s linear, box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
    box-shadow: 0 34px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    will-change: transform;
  }
  /* long, graceful settle when the cursor leaves */
  .pred-card--feature.is-returning { transition: transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(.12,.86,.18,1), box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease); }
  .pred-card--feature.is-active { background: rgba(26,24,30,0.55); box-shadow: 0 60px 120px rgba(0,0,0,0.62), 0 0 0 1px rgba(184,169,212,0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.09); }
  .pred-sheen {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none; z-index: 4;
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease); mix-blend-mode: screen;
    background: radial-gradient(380px 380px at var(--mx) var(--my), rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 60%);
  }
  .pred-card--feature.is-active .pred-sheen { opacity: 1; }
  .pred-body { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

  /* confidence bars — flat, rounded, lit */
  .pred-confidence { margin-top: var(--sp-md); }
  .conf-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
  .conf-val { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--mint); letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; }
  .conf-bars { display: flex; gap: 4px; }
  .conf-bars i { flex: 1; height: 7px; border-radius: 4px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; }
  .conf-bars i.lit { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--evergreen), var(--mint)); box-shadow: 0 0 9px rgba(78,207,143,0.55); }

  /* impact callout */
  .pred-impact { margin-top: var(--sp-md); padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(78,207,143,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(78,207,143,0.2); }
  .pred-impact-label { display: block; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mint); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
  .pred-impact p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.45; }
  .pred-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 120px; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--glow, transparent), transparent); opacity: 0.1; pointer-events: none; }
  .pred-line { position: absolute; left: 0.8rem; top: 0.9rem; bottom: 0.9rem; width: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--line-bg, rgba(255,255,255,0.25)); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--line-shadow, transparent), 0 0 20px var(--line-shadow, transparent); }
  .pred-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; gap: 1rem; }
  .pred-cat { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
  .pred-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-primary); font-size: var(--fs-md); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
  .pred-card > p, .pred-card .pred-body > p { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.55; margin: 0; }
  .pred-dates { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-lg); margin-top: var(--sp-md); padding-top: 0.6rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--pred-border); font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-muted); flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .pred-card[data-impact="high"]   { --glow: var(--red);   --line-bg: #ff9e9e; --line-shadow: rgba(239,107,107,0.55); }
  .pred-card[data-impact="medium"] { --glow: var(--amber); --line-bg: #f0d060; --line-shadow: rgba(212,175,55,0.5); }
  .pred-card[data-impact="low"]    { --glow: var(--sage);  --line-bg: #8edba4; --line-shadow: rgba(163,184,154,0.45); }
  .pred-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4em; padding: 0.3em 0.7em; border-radius: 999px; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; }
  .pred-card[data-status="forming"] .pred-badge { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.15); color: var(--amber); }
  .pred-card[data-status="active"] .pred-badge { background: rgba(78,207,143,0.15); color: var(--green); }
  .pred-card[data-status="resolved"] .pred-badge { background: rgba(163,184,154,0.15); color: var(--sage); }
  .impact-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4em; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; }
  .pred-card[data-impact="high"] .impact-badge { color: var(--red); }
  .pred-card[data-impact="medium"] .impact-badge { color: var(--amber); }
  .pred-card[data-impact="low"] .impact-badge { color: var(--sage); }
  .beacon { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; display: inline-block; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .pred-card[data-impact="high"] .beacon { animation: pulse-high 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; box-shadow: 0 0 6px currentColor; }
  @keyframes pulse-high { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 6px currentColor; } 50% { opacity: 0.35; transform: scale(0.8); box-shadow: 0 0 14px currentColor, 0 0 24px currentColor; } }

  /* monday digest — outlook hero card */
  /* Monday Digest card — beige to match the sample-briefing email */
  .outlook-hero { position: relative; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16/10; width: 100%; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; background: #f3efe6; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.06) inset; }
  .outlook-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(20,17,13,0.12) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 18px 18px; -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 70% at 50% 50%, black 35%, transparent 80%); mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 70% at 50% 50%, black 35%, transparent 80%); opacity: 0.6; }
  .outlook-hero .strip { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 28%; background: linear-gradient(95deg, rgb(72, 180, 126), rgb(157, 140, 188) 52%, rgb(44, 142, 100)); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 0%, transparent 100%); mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 0%, transparent 100%); opacity: 1; }
  .outlook-hero .oh-inner { position: absolute; inset: 0; padding: clamp(1rem, 4vmin, 1.5rem); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; color: #14110d; }
  .outlook-hero .oh-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(8,30,20,0.5); }
  .outlook-hero .oh-top .oh-brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5em; }
  .outlook-hero .oh-logo-c { width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: #0a0d0b; display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }
  .outlook-hero .oh-logo { width: 11px; height: 11px; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
  .outlook-hero .oh-mid { text-align: center; padding: 0 1rem; }
  .outlook-hero .oh-series { font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.6rem; color: #8a7f6c; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
  .outlook-hero h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.4vw + 0.4rem, 2.1rem); color: #14110d; line-height: 1.08; }
  .outlook-hero h3 em { color: #2f6b50; font-style: italic; }
  .outlook-hero .oh-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .outlook-hero .oh-bubble { width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(20,17,13,0.2); background: rgba(20,17,13,0.04); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 0.55rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(20,17,13,0.55); }
  .outlook-hero .oh-bubble.on { background: rgba(47,107,80,0.18); border-color: rgba(47,107,80,0.6); color: #14110d; }

  /* coming-soon dual cards */
  /* "Where you already live" channels — 3-up, one live, two upcoming */
  .soon-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-md); }
  @media (max-width: 880px) { .soon-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.85rem; } }
  .soon-card {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-lg) calc(var(--sp-lg) + 0.2rem);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.022);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.45rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  }
  /* subtle directional glow per card, scoped by status */
  .soon-card::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.55; transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
    background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 0% 0%, var(--soon-glow, transparent), transparent 60%);
  }
  .soon-card:hover { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .soon-card:hover::before { opacity: 0.85; }
  .soon-card .soon-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
  .soon-card .soon-ic {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center;
    background: var(--soon-ic-bg, rgba(184, 169, 212, 0.1));
    border: 1px solid var(--soon-ic-bd, rgba(184, 169, 212, 0.25));
    color: var(--soon-ic-fg, var(--lilac));
    transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.3s var(--ease);
  }
  .soon-card .soon-ic--img img { width: 44px; height: 44px; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
  .soon-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: var(--fz-h4); color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.18; }
  .soon-card p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }

  /* status pill (top-right) */
  .soon-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45em;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.25em 0.65em; border-radius: 999px; line-height: 1;
    color: var(--badge-fg); background: var(--badge-bg); border: 1px solid var(--badge-bd);
  }
  .soon-badge::before {
    content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: currentColor; box-shadow: 0 0 8px currentColor;
  }

  /* LIVE variant — mint */
  .soon-card[data-status="live"] {
    --soon-glow: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.10);
    --soon-ic-bg: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.10);
    --soon-ic-bd: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.35);
    --soon-ic-fg: var(--mint);
    --badge-fg: var(--mint); --badge-bg: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.10); --badge-bd: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.35);
  }
  .soon-card[data-status="live"] .soon-badge::before { animation: live-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes live-pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 8px currentColor; }
    50%      { opacity: 0.45; box-shadow: 0 0 14px currentColor, 0 0 22px currentColor; }
  }

  /* SOON variant — lilac (the existing look, just tokenised) */
  .soon-card[data-status="soon"] {
    --soon-glow: rgba(184, 169, 212, 0.08);
    --soon-ic-bg: rgba(184, 169, 212, 0.10);
    --soon-ic-bd: rgba(184, 169, 212, 0.25);
    --soon-ic-fg: var(--lilac);
    --badge-fg: var(--lilac); --badge-bg: rgba(184, 169, 212, 0.10); --badge-bd: rgba(184, 169, 212, 0.30);
  }

  /* ---- iPad scroll-rotation demo placeholder ---- */
  .demo-stage { perspective: 1400px; perspective-origin: 50% 30%; padding: clamp(2rem, 8vh, 6rem) 0; display: grid; place-items: center; }
  .ipad {
    --rx: 72deg; width: min(860px, 88vw); aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    transform: rotateX(var(--rx)) translateZ(0); transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: transform 0.08s linear; will-change: transform;
    border-radius: 26px; padding: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1a2620, #0a120e);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 60px 120px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.04) inset, 0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06) inset;
  }
  .ipad-screen { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 30%, rgba(78,207,143,0.18), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(150deg, #0a1813 0%, #07120d 100%); display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
  .ipad-screen::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 22px 22px; -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, black 40%, transparent 85%); mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, black 40%, transparent 85%); }
  .ipad-screen.is-playing::after { opacity: 0; }
  .ipad-video { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; background: #04140d; z-index: 1; }
  .ipad-play { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; border: none; background: none; font: inherit; color: inherit; position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; place-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease); }
  .ipad-screen.is-playing .ipad-play { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
  .ipad-play .play-btn { width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mint), var(--evergreen)); box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(78,207,143,0.45); transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease); }
  .ipad-play:hover .play-btn { transform: scale(1.06); }
  .ipad-play .play-btn svg { margin-left: 4px; }
  .ipad-play span { font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(230,245,238,0.66); }
  .demo-cap { text-align: center; margin-top: var(--sp-xl); }

  /* ---- how it works: 4 numbered columns ---- */
  .steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-lg); margin-top: var(--sp-2xl); }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 520px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .step { position: relative; }
  .step-num { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--mint); background: radial-gradient(circle at 36% 30%, rgba(143,233,194,0.22), rgba(255,255,255,0.03)); border: 1px solid rgba(143,233,194,0.35); box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(78,207,143,0.18), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12); margin-bottom: var(--sp-md); }
  .step h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: var(--fz-h4); color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
  .step p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: var(--fz-body); line-height: 1.5; }

  /* ---- CTA finale with glowing dot field ---- */
  .cta-dots { position: relative; min-height: clamp(320px, 44vh, 440px); overflow: hidden; border-radius: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); background: linear-gradient(168deg, #03150f 0%, #071c17 40%, #061a14 100%); box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05); display: grid; place-items: center; }
  .cta-dots canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; z-index: 0; }
  .cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4.5vh, 3rem) 1.5rem; display: grid; justify-items: center; gap: var(--sp-sm); max-width: 640px; }
  .cta-content h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.04; font-size: var(--fz-h1); color: #fff; text-wrap: balance; text-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(3,20,14,0.5); }
  .cta-content h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--mint-bright); }
  .cta-sub { font-size: var(--fz-body-lg); line-height: 1.5; max-width: 46ch; margin: 0 auto; color: var(--text-secondary); }
  .cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; margin-top: var(--sp-sm); }

  /* ---- footer ---- */
  /* ============================================================
     SCROLL-STOPPING FOOTER
     ============================================================ */
  .site-footer {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    margin-top: clamp(3rem, 8vh, 6rem);
    /* static Nordic aurora blooming up from the bottom edge onto a black base */
    background:
      radial-gradient(62% 75% at 34% 120%, rgba(42, 157, 108, 0.42), transparent 70%),    /* evergreen, centre-left */
      radial-gradient(58% 78% at 70% 114%, rgba(139, 116, 184, 0.30), transparent 70%),   /* lilac, centre-right */
      radial-gradient(56% 80% at 30% 114%, rgba(56, 189, 200, 0.26), transparent 70%),    /* teal aqua, left */
      radial-gradient(80% 72% at 50% 122%, rgba(31, 107, 78, 0.42), transparent 66%),     /* forest core, centre bottom */
      #04080a;
  }
  /* dotted-grid texture behind the footer (masked to fade up) */
  .site-footer::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 70%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 70%);
  }
  .footer-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  .footer-top {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    padding: clamp(3rem, 7vh, 5rem) 0 var(--sp-2xl);
  }
  @media (max-width: 860px) { .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.2rem; } }
  @media (max-width: 520px) { .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-md); max-width: 30ch; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-brand p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: var(--fz-body); line-height: 1.55; }
  .footer-brand .btn { align-self: flex-start; }

  .footer-col h4 {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  }
  .footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; }
  .footer-col a, .footer-col button.linklike {
    appearance: none; background: none; border: 0; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; font: inherit; text-align: left;
    color: var(--text-secondary); text-decoration: none; font-size: var(--fz-body);
    transition: color 0.2s var(--ease);
  }
  .footer-col a:hover, .footer-col button.linklike:hover { color: var(--mint); }
  .footer-col .foot-soon { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fz-body); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5em; }
  .footer-col .foot-soon::after {
    content: "Soon"; font-size: 0.55rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--lilac); border: 1px solid rgba(184, 169, 212, 0.3); border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.15em 0.5em;
  }

  /* giant wordmark watermark + right-aligned registered details */
  .footer-mark-row {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--sp-lg);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-wordmark {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 0.8;
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 19vw, 17rem); color: transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(238, 243, 238, 0.22), rgba(238, 243, 238, 0.04));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    padding: 0 0 0.06em; margin: 0; user-select: none; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .footer-reg { text-align: right; padding-bottom: clamp(0.6rem, 2vh, 1.4rem); }
  .footer-reg p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.6; }
  .footer-reg .frl { font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
  @media (max-width: 600px) { .footer-reg { text-align: left; } }

  /* centred legal row: equal-width flanks keep the middle truly centred */
  .footer-bottom {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg);
    padding: var(--sp-lg) 0 var(--sp-2xl); border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  }
  .footer-bottom .footer-fine { justify-self: start; }
  .footer-bottom .footer-legal { justify-self: center; }
  .footer-bottom .footer-socials { justify-self: end; }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .footer-bottom { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: var(--sp-md); }
    .footer-bottom .footer-fine, .footer-bottom .footer-legal, .footer-bottom .footer-socials { justify-self: center; }
  }
  .footer-legal { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg); align-items: center; }
  .footer-legal a, .footer-legal button.linklike {
    appearance: none; background: none; border: 0; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; font: inherit;
    color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.78rem; transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .footer-legal a:hover, .footer-legal button.linklike:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }
  .footer-fine { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; }
  .footer-socials a {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: color 0.2s var(--ease), border-color 0.2s var(--ease), background 0.2s var(--ease);
  }
  .footer-socials a:hover { color: var(--mint); border-color: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.4); background: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.08); }

  /* ============================================================
     MODALS (book-a-call + sample briefing) — injected by paldo-ui.js
     ============================================================ */
  .pmodal {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200; display: grid; place-items: center;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease), visibility 0.3s;
  }
  .pmodal.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  .pmodal-backdrop {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(3, 9, 7, 0.72);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }
  .pmodal-panel {
    position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; max-width: 560px; max-height: 88vh; overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 22px; border: 1px solid var(--border-strong-2);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0c1a14 0%, #07120d 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.98); transition: transform 0.32s var(--ease);
  }
  /* the panel itself doesn't scroll; an inner scroll-area does, with a themed bar */
  .pmodal-scroll { max-height: 88vh; overflow-y: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain; border-radius: inherit; }
  .pmodal-scroll { scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: rgba(78,207,143,0.4) transparent; }
  .pmodal-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 9px; }
  .pmodal-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
  .pmodal-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(143,233,194,0.22); border-radius: 999px; border: 3px solid transparent; background-clip: padding-box; }
  .pmodal-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: rgba(143,233,194,0.4); background-clip: padding-box; }
  .briefing-panel .pmodal-scroll { scrollbar-color: rgba(20,17,13,0.3) transparent; }
  .briefing-panel .pmodal-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(20,17,13,0.22); background-clip: padding-box; }
  .pmodal.open .pmodal-panel { transform: none; }
  .pmodal-panel--wide { max-width: 620px; }
  .pmodal-close {
    position: absolute; top: 0.9rem; right: 0.9rem; z-index: 3;
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); background: rgba(8, 18, 13, 0.7); color: #eafff5;
    display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  }
  .pmodal-close:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); border-color: var(--border-strong-2); }
  .pmodal-head { padding: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 2rem) clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 2rem) 0.4rem; }
  .pmodal-head .kicker { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .pmodal-head h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: var(--fz-h2); letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--text-primary); margin: var(--sp-sm) 0 0.4rem; line-height: 1.1; }
  .pmodal-head p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: var(--fz-body); line-height: 1.5; }
  .pmodal-body { padding: var(--sp-md) clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 2rem) clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 2rem); }
  .calendly-frame { width: 100%; height: 640px; border: 0; border-radius: 12px; background: #fff; display: block; }
  .calendly-loading { display: grid; place-items: center; height: 200px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fz-body); }

  /* ============================================================
     SAMPLE BRIEFING (email preview) — cream, editorial, anonymous
     ============================================================ */
  .briefing-panel { max-width: 720px; background: #f3efe6 !important; border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.08) !important; }
  .briefing-panel .pmodal-close { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.06); border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.12); color: #2a2a28; }
  .briefing-panel .pmodal-close:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
  .brief { color: #1c1b18; padding: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; }
  .brief-mast { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; }
  .brief-mast .mk {
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 9px; background: #14110d; display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .brief-mast .mk svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .brief-mast .mk img { width: 22px; height: 22px; object-fit: contain; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
  .brief-cta .bc-logo img { width: 30px; height: 30px; object-fit: contain; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: 0.95; }
  .brief-mast .bm-name { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: #14110d; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
  .brief-mast .bm-sub { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #8a7f6c; }
  .brief-rule { height: 1px; background: #14110d; margin: 1rem 0; opacity: 0.85; }
  .brief-rule--thin { background: rgba(20,17,13,0.18); margin: 1.4rem 0; }
  .brief h2.brief-head {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.6vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1.1; color: #14110d; margin: 0.4rem 0 0;
  }
  .brief-greeting { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.6vw, 1.4rem); line-height: 1.4; color: #3f6b53; margin: 1.3rem 0 1.3rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
  .brief-eyebrow { font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8a7f6c; }

  /* decision-surface bullets (on the beige panel) */
  .brief-decisions { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
  .brief-decisions li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.5rem; font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.52; color: #45433d; }
  .brief-decisions li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0.25rem; top: 0.6em; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #3f6b53; }
  .brief-decisions strong { color: #14110d; font-weight: 600; }
  .brief-decisions .bd-move { color: #2f6b50; font-weight: 600; }

  /* audio button — visual sample only, non-interactive */
  .brief-audio-btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6em; cursor: default; -webkit-user-select: none; user-select: none;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.13em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff; border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.9em 1.45em;
    background: linear-gradient(122deg, var(--mint) -10%, var(--evergreen) 45%, var(--pine) 95%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(20, 80, 55, 0.3);
  }
  .brief-audio-btn .ico { display: inline-flex; }
  .brief-audio-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

  /* section cards */
  .brief-card { margin-top: 1.5rem; border-radius: 18px; padding: clamp(1.1rem, 3vw, 1.5rem); }
  .brief-card--key { background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(20,17,13,0.07); box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(20,17,13,0.05); }
  .brief-card--signals { background: #ebe8f7; border: 1px solid rgba(83,64,148,0.16); }
  .brief-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5em; font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.17em; text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.45em 0.85em; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .brief-tag--key { background: rgba(20,17,13,0.06); color: #14110d; }
  .brief-tag--key::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 1px; background: #14110d; }
  .brief-tag--signals { background: rgba(83,64,148,0.16); color: #4a3c86; }
  .brief-tag--signals::before { content: "\25C7"; font-size: 0.85em; line-height: 1; }

  .brief-event { display: flex; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.05rem 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(20,17,13,0.16); }
  .brief-event:last-of-type { border-bottom: 0; }
  .brief-card--signals .brief-event { border-bottom-color: rgba(83,64,148,0.22); }
  .brief-logo { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid rgba(20,17,13,0.12); background: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
  .brief-logo svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
  .brief-logo--solid { border: 0; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1; }
  .bl-letter { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.35rem; color: #1b1b1b; line-height: 1; }
  .brief-event .cat { font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8a7f6c; }
  .brief-card--signals .brief-event .cat { color: #6a5aa6; }
  .brief-event h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.16rem; line-height: 1.2; color: #14110d; margin: 0.28rem 0 0; }

  /* section card CTA — visual sample only, non-interactive */
  .brief-cardcta {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55em; margin-top: 1.2rem; cursor: default; -webkit-user-select: none; user-select: none;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.9em 1.35em;
  }
  .brief-cardcta--dark { background: #14110d; color: #fff; }
  .brief-cardcta .bcc-arrow { font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1; }

  .brief-watch-intro { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #5a564d; margin: 0.5rem 0 0; }
  .brief-cta-btn { cursor: default; -webkit-user-select: none; user-select: none; }
  .brief-watch {
    margin-top: 1.4rem; border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.2rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    background: #e7eee4; border: 1px solid rgba(63,107,83,0.25);
  }
  .brief-target-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45em; font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; background: #2f6b50;
    border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.4em 0.85em; margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  }
  .brief-watch .loc { font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #3f6b53; }
  .brief-watch h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.15; color: #14110d; margin: 0.3rem 0 0.8rem; }
  .brief-watch .wlabel { font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #3f6b53; margin-top: 0.7rem; }
  .brief-watch p { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #3a3a35; margin: 0.2rem 0 0; }
  .brief-watch .action { font-weight: 600; color: #14110d; }
  .brief-cta {
    margin-top: 1.4rem; border-radius: 16px; padding: 2.2rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, #0a1f17, #08160f);
  }
  .brief-cta::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.5;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(120,210,160,0.5) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 18px 18px;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 45%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 45%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
  }
  .brief-cta > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .brief-cta .bc-logo { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 13px; background: rgba(8,32,28,0.8); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 auto 1rem; }
  .brief-cta h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.7rem; line-height: 1.1; color: #f3efe6; margin: 0 0 0.5rem; }
  .brief-cta p { color: rgba(230,245,238,0.7); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 38ch; margin: 0 auto 1.3rem; }
  .brief-disclaimer { text-align: center; font-size: 0.7rem; color: #a89f8d; margin-top: 1.2rem; }

  /* ============================================================
     COOKIE CONSENT BANNER — injected by paldo-ui.js
     ============================================================ */
  .cookie-bar {
    position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: clamp(0.8rem, 3vw, 1.6rem); transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(140%);
    z-index: 150; width: min(680px, 94vw);
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(8, 18, 13, 0.92); border: 1px solid var(--border-strong-2);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .cookie-bar.show { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
  .cookie-bar p { flex: 1; min-width: 220px; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.45; margin: 0; }
  .cookie-bar p a { color: var(--mint); text-decoration: none; }
  .cookie-bar p a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
  .cookie-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .cookie-actions .btn { padding: 0.6em 1.1em; font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .cookie-btn-ghost {
    appearance: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.6em 1.1em; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--border-strong-2);
    background: none; color: var(--text-secondary); transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  }
  .cookie-btn-ghost:hover { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

  body.pmodal-lock { overflow: hidden; }

  /* ---- legal / prose pages ---- */
  .legal { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .legal .draft-callout {
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35); background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2xl);
    color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.55;
  }
  .legal .draft-callout strong { color: var(--gold); }
  .legal h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: var(--fz-h4); color: var(--text-primary); letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: var(--sp-lg) 0 var(--sp-sm); }
  .legal h3 { font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-primary); margin: var(--sp-md) 0 var(--sp-sm); letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
  .legal p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: var(--fz-body); line-height: 1.55; margin: 0 0 var(--sp-sm); }
  .legal ul { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: var(--fz-body); line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 1.2rem; margin: 0 0 var(--sp-md); }
  .legal li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
  .legal a { color: var(--mint); text-decoration: none; }
  .legal a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
  .legal .updated { font-size: var(--fz-label); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); }

  /* ---- scanning ripple (platform overview background) ---- */
  .ripple-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .ripple-section > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .ripple-canvas {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 95% at 80% 50%, #000 20%, transparent 78%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 95% at 80% 50%, #000 20%, transparent 78%);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  /* ---- step icons (line set) ---- */
  .step-ic { width: 40px; height: 40px; margin-bottom: var(--sp-md); color: var(--mint); }
  .step-ic svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
  .step-ic svg .fillc { fill: currentColor; stroke: none; }
  .step-ic svg .dim { opacity: 0.4; }

  /* ---- step CARDS with a top gradient bar that fills on hover ---- */
  .steps--cards { gap: var(--sp-md); }
  .steps--cards .step {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: var(--sp-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
  }
  .steps--cards .step::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--evergreen), var(--mint) 55%, var(--mint-bright));
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease);
  }
  .steps--cards .step:hover {
    border-color: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.32); background: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.045);
    transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  }
  .steps--cards .step:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .steps--cards .step:hover .step-ic { color: var(--mint-bright); }
  .step-ic { transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }

  /* ---- scroll reveal ---- */
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease); }
  .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

  /* ---- about: "level the field" particle canvas ---- */
  .level-stage {
    position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 5 / 4; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
    background:
      radial-gradient(70% 90% at 30% 35%, rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.10), transparent 65%),
      radial-gradient(60% 80% at 80% 75%, rgba(184, 169, 212, 0.07), transparent 65%),
      linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(11, 50, 36, 0.35), rgba(7, 16, 12, 0.55));
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04), 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  }
  .level-canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
  /* fine-pointer only: hide the OS cursor over the canvas so the drawn node IS the cursor */
  @media (pointer: fine) { .level-canvas { cursor: none; } }

  /* ---- about: rotating dotted globe ---- */
  .globe-stage {
    position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .globe-stage canvas { display: block; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }

  /* ---- reusable sub-page hero (50vh, sits under the fixed bar) ---- */
  .page-hero {
    position: relative; min-height: 50vh;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center;
    padding: calc(68px + clamp(2.5rem, 7vh, 5rem)) 24px clamp(2.5rem, 7vh, 5rem);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background: radial-gradient(70% 95% at 50% 0%, rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.10), transparent 62%);
  }
  .page-hero .kicker { justify-content: center; color: var(--lilac); }
  .page-hero .kicker::before { background: var(--lilac); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--lilac); }
  .page-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.04;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw + 1rem, 4.4rem); color: var(--text-primary); text-wrap: balance;
    margin: var(--sp-md) 0 0;
  }
  .page-hero h1 em, .page-hero h1 .accent-i { font-style: italic; color: var(--mint); }
  /* subtitle matches the index hero paragraph exactly */
  .page-hero .lede {
    margin: 1.45rem auto 0; max-width: 38ch; text-align: center;
    font-family: "DM Sans", system-ui, sans-serif; font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem); line-height: 1.46; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: rgba(239, 247, 244, 0.897); text-wrap: balance;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 24px rgba(3, 20, 14, 0.5);
  }

  /* ---- team grid (photo placeholders) ---- */
  .team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-lg); margin-top: var(--sp-2xl); }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 460px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .team-card .photo {
    position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
    display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(78,207,143,0.12), rgba(11,50,36,0.4) 60%, rgba(7,16,12,0.6));
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  }
  .team-card .photo svg { width: 38%; height: 38%; color: rgba(214, 235, 224, 0.28); }
  .team-card .photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
  .team-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: var(--fz-h4); color: var(--text-primary); }
  .team-card .role { font-size: var(--fz-label); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mint); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 0.2rem; }
  .team-card .bio { margin-top: 0.55rem; font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text-secondary); }

  /* ---- forms (contact) ---- */
  .field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: var(--sp-md); }
  .field label { font-size: var(--fz-label); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; }
  .field input, .field textarea {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-size: var(--fz-body); color: var(--text-primary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem; width: 100%; transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
  }
  .field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
  .field input:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.5); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.12); }
  .field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
  .form-note { font-size: var(--fz-label); color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: var(--sp-sm); }
  .form-thanks { padding: var(--sp-xl); border: 1px solid rgba(78,207,143,0.3); border-radius: var(--radius); background: rgba(78,207,143,0.07); }
  .form-thanks h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: var(--fz-h3); margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm); }
  .form-thanks p { color: var(--text-secondary); }

  .form-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-md); }
  .form-success {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55em;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem; border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(78,207,143,0.35); background: rgba(78,207,143,0.1);
    color: #eef3ee; font-size: var(--fz-label); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.3;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); transition: opacity 0.32s var(--ease), transform 0.32s var(--ease);
  }
  .form-success[hidden] { display: none; }
  .form-success.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .form-success-tick {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(122deg, var(--mint) -10%, var(--evergreen) 60%, var(--pine) 120%);
  }

  /* ---- contact layout + detail cards (reuses tokens) ---- */
  .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
  @media (max-width: 760px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .contact-list { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-lg); list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: var(--sp-md) 0 0; }
  .contact-list li { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: flex-start; }
  .contact-list .ci { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--mint); background: rgba(78,207,143,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(78,207,143,0.25); }
  .contact-list .ct-label { font-size: var(--fz-label); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
  .contact-list .ct-val { color: var(--text-primary); font-size: var(--fz-body); }
  .contact-list a.ct-val { text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
  .contact-list a.ct-val:hover { color: var(--mint); }

  /* ---- pull-quote (customer testimonial) ---- */
  .pull-quote { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
  .pull-quote blockquote { margin: 0; padding: 0 clamp(0.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
  .pull-quote blockquote p {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.32; color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.1vw + 0.6rem, 2rem);
    text-wrap: balance; margin: 0;
  }
  .pull-quote blockquote p .q { color: var(--mint); font-style: italic; }
  .pull-quote figcaption {
    margin-top: var(--sp-xl);
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4em 1.1em;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted);
  }
  .pull-quote figcaption .role { color: var(--text-secondary); }
  .pull-quote figcaption span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.1em; }
  .pull-quote figcaption span:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "·"; opacity: 0.55; margin-left: -0.2em;
  }

  /* ---- FAQ accordion ---- */
  .faq-list { display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .faq-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.022); overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease);
  }
  .faq-item:hover { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035); }
  .faq-item.open { border-color: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.32); background: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.04); }
  .faq-q {
    appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; width: 100%; border: 0; background: none;
    font: inherit; color: var(--text-primary); text-align: left; cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.05rem 1.25rem; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500;
    font-size: var(--fz-h4); line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  }
  .faq-q:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--mint-bright); outline-offset: -3px; }
  .faq-toggle {
    flex-shrink: 0; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease);
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-toggle {
    transform: rotate(45deg); color: var(--mint);
    border-color: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.5); background: rgba(78, 207, 143, 0.12);
  }
  /* answer expands by animating max-height + opacity */
  .faq-a { max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s var(--ease); }
  .faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 720px; opacity: 1; }
  .faq-a-inner { padding: 0 1.25rem 1.15rem; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: var(--fz-body); line-height: 1.6; }
  .faq-a-inner em { color: var(--text-primary); font-style: normal; font-weight: 500; }

  /* ---- scroll reveal ---- */
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease); }
  .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
    .ipad { transition: none; --rx: 10deg; }
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    .radar-sweep, .radar-dot[data-tier="close"]::after, .pred-card[data-impact="high"] .beacon { animation: none; }
  }