/* =========================================================
   WISE EQUITY — v2  ·  "The Private-Advisory Broadsheet"
   Dark + Light themes. Playfair Display (display) + Georgia (body).
   Palette tokens are fixed; semantic tokens flip per theme.
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  /* ---- fixed palette ---- */
  --green-deep:   #1a3c2a;
  --green-deeper: #0f2418;
  --green-black:  #0a1a10;
  --green-soft:   #234b36;
  --gold:         #c9a84c;
  --gold-bright:  #dcbf6a;
  --gold-dark:    #b8942f;
  --cream:        #f8f5ef;
  --tan:          #ede8df;
  --paper:        #f6f3ec;

  --font-head: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-label: "Montserrat", -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --wrap: 1200px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);

  /* ---- semantic tokens · DARK (default) ---- */
  --bg:              var(--green-deeper);
  --text:            #eceae3;
  --text-soft:       rgba(236,234,227,.62);
  --text-faint:      rgba(236,234,227,.40);
  --heading:         var(--cream);
  --accent:          var(--gold);
  --accent-2:        var(--gold-bright);
  --accent-ink:      var(--gold);
  --hair:            rgba(201,168,76,.28);
  --hair-soft:       rgba(236,234,227,.12);
  --panel:           var(--green-deeper);
  --panel-hover:     var(--green-deep);
  --node-bg:         var(--green-black);
  --overlay-bg:      var(--green-black);
  --header-scrolled: rgba(10,26,16,.82);
  --grain:           rgba(201,168,76,.035);
  --insert-bg:       var(--cream);
  --ghost-border:    rgba(236,234,227,.35);
  --logo-filter:     brightness(0) invert(1);
}

[data-theme="light"] {
  --bg:              var(--paper);
  --text:            #2b342e;
  --text-soft:       rgba(43,52,46,.72);
  --text-faint:      rgba(43,52,46,.48);
  --heading:         var(--green-deep);
  --accent:          var(--gold-dark);
  --accent-2:        var(--gold-dark);
  --accent-ink:      var(--gold-dark);
  --hair:            rgba(184,148,47,.42);
  --hair-soft:       rgba(26,60,42,.14);
  --panel:           #ffffff;
  --panel-hover:     #fbf9f3;
  --node-bg:         #ffffff;
  --overlay-bg:      #ffffff;
  --header-scrolled: rgba(246,243,236,.88);
  --grain:           rgba(26,60,42,.05);
  --insert-bg:       var(--tan);
  --ghost-border:    rgba(26,60,42,.32);
  --logo-filter:     grayscale(1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-padding-top: 104px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 17px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--green-black); }
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset: 3px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 11px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(201,168,76,.32); background-clip: padding-box; border: 3px solid transparent; border-radius: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background-color: rgba(201,168,76,.55); }
/* smooth theme cross-fade on key surfaces */
body, .site-header, .chapter, .insert, .outcome-list li, .voice, .flow-node,
.badge, .strat-row, .ledger, .hero-figure img, .theme-toggle, .dropdown, .mobile-drawer {
  transition: background-color .4s var(--ease), color .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.015em; color: var(--heading); text-wrap: balance; }

.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--wrap); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; }

/* ---- atmosphere: fine grid + mask ---- */
.grain {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; opacity: .5;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--grain) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--grain) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 60% at 50% 0%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
}
main, .site-header, .site-footer, .chapter-rail { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ---- eyebrow ---- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink);
}
.eyebrow.center { justify-content: center; }
.eyebrow-rule { width: 42px; height: 1px; background: var(--accent); opacity: .7; }

/* =========================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 15px 30px; border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: 0;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .35s var(--ease);
}
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.74rem; }
.btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--green-black); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-bright); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(201,168,76,.25); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--heading); border-color: var(--ghost-border); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-2); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ---- theme toggle ---- */
.theme-toggle {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 1px solid var(--hair); background: transparent;
  color: var(--h-accent, var(--accent-ink)); cursor: pointer; border-radius: 0;
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);
}
.theme-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-2); }
.theme-toggle .ic { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.theme-toggle .ic-moon { display: none; }
[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle .ic-sun { display: none; }
[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle .ic-moon { display: inline; }

/* =========================================================
   CHAPTER RAIL
   ========================================================= */
.chapter-rail { position: fixed; left: 26px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 40; }
.chapter-rail ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.chapter-rail a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 7px 0; opacity: .7; transition: opacity .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease); }
.chapter-rail a:hover, .chapter-rail a.active { opacity: 1; }
.ci-num { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--accent-ink); width: 20px; transition: color .35s var(--ease); }
.ci-label {
  font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text);
  max-width: 0; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; opacity: 0; padding: 0; border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: max-width .4s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease), padding .4s var(--ease), background-color .35s var(--ease);
}
/* expanded label sits on a chip so it stays legible over any content */
.chapter-rail a:hover .ci-label {
  max-width: 280px; opacity: 1; padding: 4px 10px;
  background: var(--overlay-bg); border-color: var(--hair-soft);
}
/* auto-expand the active label only when there's clear runway beside the content column */
@media (min-width: 1460px) {
  .chapter-rail a.active .ci-label {
    max-width: 280px; opacity: 1; padding: 4px 10px;
    background: var(--overlay-bg); border-color: var(--hair-soft);
  }
}
.chapter-rail a.active .ci-num::after { content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 16px; height: 1px; background: var(--accent); vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 6px; }
/* rail over the always-light calculator insert */
.chapter-rail.on-light .ci-num { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.chapter-rail.on-light .ci-label { color: var(--green-deep); }
.chapter-rail.on-light a:hover .ci-label { background: #ffffff; border-color: rgba(26,60,42,.16); }
@media (min-width: 1460px) {
  .chapter-rail.on-light a.active .ci-label { background: #ffffff; border-color: rgba(26,60,42,.16); }
}
.chapter-rail.on-light a.active .ci-num::after { background: var(--gold-dark); }

/* =========================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(26,60,42,.12);
  transition: background .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
  --h-text: #23392c; --h-heading: var(--green-deep); --h-accent: var(--gold-dark);
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10,26,16,.14); }
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 88px; gap: 30px; }
.brand-logo { height: 40px; width: auto; }
/* the menu bar is always white with the full-colour logo */
.site-header .logo-dark { display: none; }
.site-header .logo-light { display: block; }
.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; margin-left: auto; }
.nav-link { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--h-text); background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; position: relative; padding: 6px 0; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; line-height: 1.2; transition: color .3s var(--ease); }
.nav-link::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px; width: 0; background: var(--h-accent); transition: width .3s var(--ease); }
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--h-heading); }
.nav-link:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-toggle .caret { font-size: 0.55rem; margin-left: 3px; color: var(--h-accent); }
.nav-item.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.dropdown { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 16px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); background: var(--overlay-bg); border: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.35); min-width: 232px; padding: 10px 0; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown, .nav-item.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.dropdown a { display: block; padding: 9px 24px; font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-soft); transition: all .2s; }
.dropdown a:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,.08); color: var(--accent-2); }
.header-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }
.header-phone { font-family: var(--font-label); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--h-heading); transition: color .3s var(--ease); }
.header-phone:hover { color: var(--h-accent); }

.menu-btn { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px; }
.menu-btn span { width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--h-heading); transition: .3s var(--ease); }
.menu-btn.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-btn.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.menu-btn.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
.mobile-drawer { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; background: inherit; border-top: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); padding: 16px 40px 28px; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .4s var(--ease); }
.mobile-drawer a { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.92rem; padding: 11px 0; color: var(--h-text); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
.mobile-drawer .btn { margin-top: 16px; }
.mobile-drawer .drawer-phone { font-weight: 600; border-bottom: none; color: var(--h-accent); }
.mobile-drawer.open { display: flex; max-height: 760px; }
.drawer-theme { width: auto; height: auto; border: none; justify-content: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--h-text); font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.92rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
.drawer-theme:hover { border-color: transparent; color: var(--accent-2); }
.drawer-theme .tt-label { text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================= */
.hero { padding: clamp(30px, 4.4vw, 60px) 0 clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px); position: relative; overflow: hidden; overflow: clip; }
.hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -10%; left: 50%; width: 900px; height: 600px; transform: translateX(-38%); background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201,168,76,.12), transparent 62%); pointer-events: none; }
.hero-top { margin-bottom: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 32px); }
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.32fr 0.94fr; gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 68px); align-items: stretch; }
.hero-lead { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.hero-lead h1 { font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 3.85vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.08; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.hero-sub { font-family: var(--font-head); font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.7vw, 1.4rem); color: var(--accent-2); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.hero-lede { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.cta-note { font-family: var(--font-head); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.hero-trust { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 26px; margin-top: auto; }
.hero-trust li { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--text-soft); position: relative; padding-left: 20px; }
.hero-trust li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; width: 10px; height: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--accent); transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }

/* the figure is absolutely positioned inside its cell so the LEFT column
   alone defines the hero height — the image always matches it exactly */
.hero-media { display: flex; position: relative; }
.hero-figure { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; width: 100%; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-figure img { width: 100%; flex: 1 1 auto; min-height: 0; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 34%; border: 1px solid var(--hair); animation: heroSettle 2.6s var(--ease) both; }
@keyframes heroSettle { from { transform: scale(1.045); } to { transform: scale(1); } }
.hero-figure::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; right: 10px; bottom: 58px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.35); pointer-events: none; mix-blend-mode: screen; }
.hero-figure figcaption { font-family: var(--font-head); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin-top: 14px; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 2px solid var(--accent); flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* ---- ledger figures ---- */
.ledger { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); margin-top: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 60px); border-top: 1px solid var(--hair); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair); }
.ledger-item { padding: 26px 24px; border-left: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
.ledger-item:first-child { border-left: none; padding-left: 0; }
.ledger-num { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent-2); line-height: 1; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.ledger-label { display: block; font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-faint); margin-top: 12px; }

/* =========================================================
   CHAPTERS (shared)
   ========================================================= */
.chapter { padding: clamp(64px, 8.5vw, 130px) 0; position: relative; }
.chapter-head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: clamp(30px, 4vw, 52px); }
.chapter-mark { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent); line-height: 0.8; }
.chapter-kicker { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink); }
.chapter h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 3rem); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.lede { font-size: 1.14rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ---- 01 problem ---- */
.problem-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 68px); align-items: start; }
.problem-lead h2 { max-width: 15ch; }
.problem-lead .lede { margin: 1.2rem 0 2rem; max-width: 46ch; }
.pain-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.pain-list li { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 16px; padding: 18px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); font-size: 1.06rem; color: var(--text); }
.pain-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
.pain-list .idx { font-family: var(--font-head); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--accent-ink); min-width: 26px; }

/* problem quote — deliberate dark accent card in BOTH themes */
.problem-quote { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--green-deep), var(--green-black)); border: 1px solid var(--hair); padding: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px); position: relative; }
.problem-quote::before { content: "\201C"; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 5rem; color: rgba(201,168,76,.3); position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 22px; line-height: 1; }
.problem-quote blockquote { font-family: var(--font-head); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); line-height: 1.45; color: var(--cream); margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.problem-quote cite { display: block; font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.78rem; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 1.6rem; }

.problem-close { max-width: 760px; margin: clamp(46px, 6vw, 80px) 0 clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); }
.close-lead { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); color: var(--accent-2); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.problem-close p:last-child { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 1.12rem; }

.transform { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); border: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
.transform li { padding: 26px 24px; border-left: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); position: relative; }
.transform li:first-child { border-left: none; }
.transform li::after { content: "\2192"; position: absolute; right: -9px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.1rem; background: var(--bg); padding: 2px; z-index: 3; }
.transform li:last-child::after { display: none; }
.tf-k { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--heading); }
.tf-v { display: block; font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-faint); margin-top: 6px; }

/* =========================================================
   02 · THE ASSESSMENT (light insert in both themes)
   ========================================================= */
.insert { background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--green-deep), var(--green-black)); color: var(--cream); padding: clamp(44px, 5.5vw, 78px) 0; }
.insert .chapter-head { margin-bottom: clamp(16px, 2vw, 26px); }
.insert::before, .insert::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--hair); }
.insert::before { top: 0; } .insert::after { bottom: 0; }
.chapter-head.on-light .chapter-mark { color: var(--gold); }
.chapter-head.on-light .chapter-kicker { color: var(--gold); }
.insert-head { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 30px); }
.insert-head h2 { color: var(--cream); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.insert-head h2::after { content: ""; display: block; width: 52px; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); margin: 1.1rem auto 0; }
.insert-head p { color: rgba(236,234,227,.62); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.insert .chapter-head { justify-content: center; }

/* =========================================================
   03 · THE STRATEGY (editorial table)
   ========================================================= */
.strategy-intro { max-width: 780px; margin-bottom: clamp(30px, 4vw, 50px); }
.strategy-intro .lede { margin-top: 1rem; }
.strat-table { border-top: 1px solid var(--hair); }
.strat-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: 30px; padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px) 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); position: relative; transition: padding .4s var(--ease); }
.strat-row::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,.07), transparent 60%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s var(--ease); }
.strat-row::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; transition: transform .45s var(--ease); }
.strat-row:hover { padding-left: 20px; }
.strat-row:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.strat-row:hover::after { transform: scaleY(1); }
.strat-idx { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--accent-ink); font-weight: 600; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.strat-body { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.strat-name { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); font-weight: 500; color: var(--heading); transition: color .3s; }
.strat-desc { display: block; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin-top: 6px; max-width: 60ch; }
.strat-arrow { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--text-faint); position: relative; z-index: 2; transition: transform .35s var(--ease), color .35s; }
.strat-row:hover .strat-name { color: var(--accent-2); }
.strat-row:hover .strat-arrow { color: var(--accent); transform: translateX(8px); }
.strategy-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 30px; margin-top: clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.strategy-foot p { max-width: 62ch; font-style: italic; color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.98rem; }

/* home strategy cards — all four visible in one fold */
.strategy-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.scard { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); padding: 30px 26px 26px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease); }
.scard::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.scard:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(10,26,16,.22); border-color: var(--hair); background: var(--panel-hover); }
.scard:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.scard-idx { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent-ink); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.scard-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.7vw, 1.55rem); font-weight: 500; color: var(--heading); margin-bottom: 10px; transition: color .3s; }
.scard:hover .scard-name { color: var(--accent-2); }
.scard-desc { font-size: 0.97rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.62; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.scard-link { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink); display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; transition: gap .3s var(--ease); }
.scard:hover .scard-link { gap: 14px; }

/* =========================================================
   04 · THE PROCESS (horizontal connected flow)
   ========================================================= */
.flow { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 40px); position: relative; margin-top: clamp(30px, 4vw, 52px); }
.flow::before { display: none; }
.flow-step { position: relative; padding: 30px 26px 28px; background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); transition: transform .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease); }
.flow-step:nth-child(2) { border-top-style: double; border-top-width: 4px; }
.flow-step:nth-child(even) { background: var(--panel-hover); }
.flow-step:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(10,26,16,.2); }
.flow-step-num { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 20px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; font-size: 2.7rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--accent); opacity: .16; pointer-events: none; }
.fic { width: 30px; height: 30px; color: var(--accent); transition: color .4s var(--ease); }
.flow-step:hover .fic { color: var(--green-black); }
.flow-node { width: 78px; height: 78px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--hair); background: var(--node-bg); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; margin-bottom: 26px; transition: transform .4s var(--ease), background .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease); }
.flow-node::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -6px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s var(--ease), inset .4s var(--ease); }
.flow-num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--accent); transition: color .4s var(--ease); }
.flow-step:hover .flow-node { transform: translateY(-4px); background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(201,168,76,.22); }
.flow-step:hover .flow-num { color: var(--green-black); }
.flow-step:hover .flow-node::after { opacity: 1; inset: -10px; }
.flow-tag { display: block; font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.flow-step h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.flow-step p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.98rem; }

/* =========================================================
   05 · THE OUTCOME
   ========================================================= */
.outcome-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 70px); align-items: start; }
.outcome-lead h2 { max-width: 12ch; }
.outcome-lead .lede { margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.outcome-list { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: var(--hair-soft); border: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
.outcome-list li { background: var(--panel); padding: 30px 28px; transition: background .35s var(--ease); }
.outcome-list li:hover { background: var(--panel-hover); }
.outcome-list h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--heading); }
.outcome-list h3::before { content: ""; display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.outcome-list p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.98rem; }

/* labelled example figure inside the outcome lead */
.outcome-stat { margin-top: 2rem; border: 1px solid var(--hair); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); background: var(--panel); padding: 24px 26px; display: block; }
.outcome-stat .os-label { display: block; font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.outcome-stat .os-num { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent-2); line-height: 1.1; }
.outcome-stat .os-num sup { font-size: 45%; color: var(--accent-ink); }
.outcome-stat .os-note { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--text-faint); margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* =========================================================
   PARTNERS / COMPLIANCE
   ========================================================= */
.partners { padding: clamp(50px, 6vw, 80px) 0; background: var(--cream); border-top: 1px solid var(--hair); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair); }
.partners-kicker { text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #5c6b62; margin-bottom: 2.4rem; }
/* slow institutional logo marquee — pauses on hover */
.partners-marquee {
  overflow: hidden; overflow: clip;
  max-width: 100%;
  contain: layout paint;   /* Android computes fit-width zoom from the 1700px track without this */
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: marquee 38s linear infinite; }
.partners-marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-group { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(44px, 6vw, 84px); padding-right: clamp(44px, 6vw, 84px); }
.marquee-group img { height: 40px; width: auto; filter: none; opacity: 1; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.marquee-group img:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee-track { animation: none; width: auto; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  .marquee-group[aria-hidden] { display: none; }
  .marquee-group { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; padding-right: 0; }
}
.badges-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 2.6rem; }
.badge { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--text); border: 1px solid var(--hair); padding: 11px 20px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; }
.partners .badge { color: var(--green-deep); border-color: rgba(26,60,42,.2); }
.partners .badge::before { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.badge::before { content: "\2713"; color: var(--accent); }

/* =========================================================
   06 · IN THEIR WORDS
   ========================================================= */
.voices { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--hair-soft); border: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
#voices.chapter { padding-bottom: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 54px); }
.voice { background: var(--panel); padding: clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 44px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: background .35s var(--ease); }
.voice:hover { background: var(--panel-hover); }
.voice .stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 4px; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.voice blockquote { font-family: var(--font-head); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem); line-height: 1.5; color: var(--heading); flex-grow: 1; position: relative; padding-top: 34px; }
.voice blockquote::before { content: "\201C"; position: absolute; top: -6px; left: -4px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 4rem; color: rgba(201,168,76,.35); line-height: 1; }
.voice figcaption { margin-top: 1.8rem; padding-top: 1.4rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
.v-name { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--accent-2); }
.v-meta { display: block; font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-faint); margin-top: 6px; }

/* =========================================================
   FINAL CTA
   ========================================================= */
.final-cta { text-align: center; padding: clamp(44px, 5.5vw, 84px) 0 clamp(70px, 9vw, 140px); position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 100% at 50% 100%, rgba(201,168,76,.10), transparent 70%); }
.final-cta .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-watermark {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-style: italic; font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 14vw, 13rem); white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--heading); opacity: .045; pointer-events: none; user-select: none; z-index: 1;
}
.final-cta .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
.final-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 500; max-width: 18ch; margin: 0 auto 1.3rem; }
.final-cta > .wrap > p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 1.14rem; max-width: 60ch; margin: 0 auto 2.4rem; }
.final-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; }
.final-fine { margin-top: 2.4rem; font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-faint) !important; }

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER — always dark (brand anchor) in both themes
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer { background: var(--green-black); border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.2); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 40px; padding: clamp(56px, 6vw, 88px) 40px clamp(40px, 4vw, 56px); }
.footer-logo { height: 40px; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.75; color: rgba(236,234,227,.62); max-width: 340px; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-lic { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.75; color: rgba(236,234,227,.5) !important; max-width: 360px; }
.footer-col h4 { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; }
.footer-col a, .footer-contact p { display: block; font-size: 0.92rem; color: rgba(236,234,227,.62); padding: 5px 0; transition: color .25s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.footer-contact p { padding: 3px 0; line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(236,234,227,.12); }
.footer-bottom-inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; padding-top: 24px; padding-bottom: 24px; }
.footer-bottom p, .footer-legal a { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(236,234,227,.4); }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* =========================================================
   INSTITUTIONAL DETAILS
   ========================================================= */
/* reading progress hairline */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 2px; width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-bright));
  z-index: 80; pointer-events: none;
}

/* regulatory utility bar — stays dark in both themes, matches footer */
.utility-bar { background: var(--green-black); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.16); }
.utility-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 9px; padding-bottom: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(236,234,227,.55);
}
.utility-inner a { color: rgba(236,234,227,.75); transition: color .25s; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.utility-inner a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.u-sep { color: rgba(201,168,76,.5); margin: 0 10px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .utility-bar { display: none; } }

/* footer legalese */
.footer-legalese {
  font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.72rem; line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(236,234,227,.38); max-width: 860px;
  padding-top: 26px; margin-bottom: -4px;
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE STICKY CTA (bottom bar, phones only)
   ========================================================= */
.mobile-cta-bar { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .mobile-cta-bar {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 45; /* under the header/drawer (50) */
    padding: 15px 20px calc(15px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--green-black);
    font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 26px rgba(10, 26, 16, .28);
  }
  .mobile-cta-bar:active { background: var(--gold-bright); }
  /* keep page content (esp. the footer) clear of the fixed bar */
  body { padding-bottom: 58px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   REVEAL
   ========================================================= */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1180px) { .chapter-rail { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero-media { max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
  .hero-figure { position: static; inset: auto; }
  .hero-figure img { aspect-ratio: 4/5; min-height: 0; flex: 0 0 auto; }
  .problem-layout, .outcome-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .voices { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
  .strategy-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .flow::before { display: none; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .wrap { padding: 0 22px; }
  .main-nav, .header-cta { display: none; }
  .menu-btn { display: flex; }
  .ledger { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ledger-item:nth-child(3), .ledger-item:nth-child(2) { border-left: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
  .ledger-item:nth-child(odd) { border-left: none; padding-left: 0; }
  .ledger-item:nth-child(3), .ledger-item:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
  .transform, .outcome-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .transform li::after { display: none; }
  .strat-row { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; }
  .strat-arrow { display: none; }
  .strategy-foot { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .ledger, .transform, .outcome-list, .flow, .strategy-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ledger-item, .transform li { border-left: none !important; padding-left: 0 !important; border-top: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
  .hero-actions .btn, .final-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* =========================================================
   SUBPAGES — shared page hero, prose, splits
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero { padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px) 0 clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 60px); position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); overflow: hidden; overflow: clip; }
.page-hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -30%; left: 58%; width: 760px; height: 520px; transform: translateX(-50%); background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201,168,76,.10), transparent 62%); pointer-events: none; }
.crumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-faint); margin-bottom: clamp(20px, 3vw, 34px); }
.crumb a { color: var(--text-soft); transition: color .25s; }
.crumb a:hover { color: var(--accent-2); }
.crumb .sep { color: var(--accent); }
.page-hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.page-title { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.6vw, 4rem); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.06; max-width: 20ch; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.page-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent-2); }
.page-lede { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.22rem); color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 62ch; }
.page-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 2rem; }
.page-hero-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 28px; margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.page-hero-meta li { list-style: none; font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--text-soft); position: relative; padding-left: 20px; }
.page-hero-meta li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; width: 8px; height: 8px; border: 1px solid var(--accent); transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }

/* prose — long-form typographic content */
.prose { max-width: 780px; }
.prose h2 { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); margin: 2.4em 0 0.7em; }
.prose h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.prose h2::after { content: ""; display: block; width: 34px; height: 2px; background: var(--accent); margin-top: 14px; }
.prose h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.9vw, 1.5rem); margin: 1.8em 0 0.6em; }
.prose p { margin: 0 0 1.15em; color: var(--text); }
.prose p b, .prose p strong, .prose li b, .prose li strong { color: var(--heading); }
.prose a { color: var(--accent-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair); transition: border-color .25s; }
.prose a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--accent-2); }
.prose ul, .prose ol { margin: 0 0 1.3em; padding-left: 6px; list-style: none; }
.prose ul li, .prose ol li { position: relative; padding: 6px 0 6px 30px; }
.prose ul li::before { content: "—"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--accent); }
.prose ol { counter-reset: prose-ol; }
.prose ol li { counter-increment: prose-ol; }
.prose ol li::before { content: counter(prose-ol, decimal-leading-zero); position: absolute; left: 0; font-family: var(--font-head); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.9em; color: var(--accent-ink); }
.prose blockquote { border-left: 2px solid var(--accent); padding: 6px 0 6px 24px; margin: 1.8em 0; font-family: var(--font-head); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.15em; color: var(--heading); }
.prose table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.6em 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.prose th { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink); text-align: left; }
.prose th, .prose td { padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
.prose tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--panel-hover); }

/* two-column: prose + sticky aside */
.page-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 80px); align-items: start; }
.page-aside { position: sticky; top: 130px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.aside-card { border: 1px solid var(--hair); padding: 28px 26px; background: var(--panel); }
.aside-card h3 { font-size: 1.38rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.aside-card p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.aside-card .btn { width: 100%; }
.aside-card + .aside-card { margin-top: 0; }
.aside-facts { list-style: none; }
.aside-facts li { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; padding: 11px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.aside-facts li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.aside-facts .k { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-faint); }
.aside-facts .v { color: var(--heading); font-weight: 600; text-align: right; }

/* divider between calculator and booking calendar inside the insert */
.insert-divider { text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.15rem; color: rgba(236,234,227,.6); margin: clamp(30px, 4vw, 48px) 0 clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 28px); }

/* booking insert (GHL widget) */
.booking-frame { width: 100%; height: 760px; border: 0; background: transparent; }

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq { max-width: 860px; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
.faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
.faq-q { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px; width: 100%; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; text-align: left; padding: 22px 4px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.3rem); color: var(--heading); transition: color .25s; }
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--accent-2); }
.faq-plus { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.faq-item.open .faq-plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .45s var(--ease); }
.faq-a-inner { padding: 0 4px 24px; color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 68ch; }

/* =========================================================
   EDUCATION CENTRE — listing
   ========================================================= */
.blog-filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: clamp(30px, 4vw, 48px); }
.blog-filters-label { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-faint); margin-right: 8px; }
.blog-filter { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-soft); background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); padding: 9px 16px; cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
.blog-filter:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--heading); }
.blog-filter.is-active { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--green-black); }
.blog-filter-count { font-size: 0.66rem; opacity: .65; }
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.bcard { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); transition: transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease); }
.bcard:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--hair); box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(10,26,16,.18); background: var(--panel-hover); }
.bcard-img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.bcard-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.bcard:hover .bcard-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.bcard-content { padding: 24px 24px 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.bcard-meta { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink); margin-bottom: 12px; display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.bcard-meta .dot { color: var(--text-faint); }
.bcard-meta .bdate { color: var(--text-faint); letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.bcard-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--heading); margin-bottom: 10px; transition: color .3s; }
.bcard:hover .bcard-title { color: var(--accent-2); }
.bcard-excerpt { font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.6; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 18px; flex: 1; }
.bcard-read { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink); margin-top: auto; display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; transition: gap .3s var(--ease); }
.bcard:hover .bcard-read { gap: 14px; }
.blog-empty { padding: 60px 0; text-align: center; color: var(--text-faint); font-style: italic; }

/* =========================================================
   BLOG POST
   ========================================================= */
.bp-hero { padding: clamp(30px, 4vw, 56px) 0 0; position: relative; }
.bp-category { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green-black); background: var(--gold); padding: 6px 14px; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.bp-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.08; max-width: 24ch; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.bp-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent-2); }
.bp-subtitle { font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 66ch; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.bp-metabar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: clamp(18px, 2.6vw, 40px); border-top: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); padding: 16px 0; margin-bottom: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 44px); }
.bp-author-chip { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.bp-avatar { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--hair); overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.bp-avatar img { width: 70%; height: 70%; object-fit: contain; }
.bp-author-name { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--heading); }
.bp-author-role { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--text-faint); }
.bp-meta-item .k { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-faint); display: block; }
.bp-meta-item .v { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--heading); }
.bp-share { margin-left: auto; display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.bp-share a, .bp-share button { width: 34px; height: 34px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); background: transparent; color: var(--text-soft); cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
.bp-share a:hover, .bp-share button:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-2); }
.bp-heroimg { margin-bottom: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 60px); border: 1px solid var(--hair); position: relative; }
.bp-heroimg img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 21/9; object-fit: cover; }
.bp-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 250px 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 80px); align-items: start; padding-bottom: clamp(50px, 7vw, 100px); }
.bp-toc { position: sticky; top: 130px; }
.bp-toc-label { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.bp-toc ol { list-style: none; border-left: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
.bp-toc a { display: block; font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-soft); padding: 7px 0 7px 16px; margin-left: -1px; border-left: 1px solid transparent; transition: all .25s; line-height: 1.45; }
.bp-toc a:hover { color: var(--heading); }
.bp-toc a.is-active { color: var(--accent-2); border-left-color: var(--accent); }
.bp-body { max-width: 720px; font-size: 1.04rem; }
.bp-body > p:first-of-type { font-size: 1.14rem; color: var(--heading); }
.bp-body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 1.95rem); margin: 2.2em 0 0.65em; scroll-margin-top: 130px; }
.bp-body h2::after { content: ""; display: block; width: 34px; height: 2px; background: var(--accent); margin-top: 12px; }
.bp-body h3 { font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem); margin: 1.7em 0 0.55em; scroll-margin-top: 130px; }
.bp-body p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }
.bp-body p b, .bp-body p strong, .bp-body li b, .bp-body li strong { color: var(--heading); }
.bp-body a { color: var(--accent-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair); }
.bp-body a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--accent-2); }
.bp-body ul, .bp-body ol { margin: 0 0 1.25em; list-style: none; }
.bp-body ul li, .bp-body ol li { position: relative; padding: 5px 0 5px 28px; }
.bp-body ul li::before { content: "—"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--accent); }
.bp-body ol { counter-reset: bp-ol; }
.bp-body ol li { counter-increment: bp-ol; }
.bp-body ol li::before { content: counter(bp-ol, decimal-leading-zero); position: absolute; left: 0; font-family: var(--font-head); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.88em; color: var(--accent-ink); }
.bp-body blockquote { border-left: 2px solid var(--accent); padding: 6px 0 6px 22px; margin: 1.7em 0; font-family: var(--font-head); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.12em; color: var(--heading); }
.bp-body table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.5em 0; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.bp-body th { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink); text-align: left; }
.bp-body th, .bp-body td { padding: 11px 13px; border: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
.bp-figure { margin: 2em 0; border: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
.bp-figure img { width: 100%; }
.bp-cta-card { border: 1px solid var(--hair); background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--green-deep), var(--green-black)); padding: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 44px); margin: 2.6em 0; }
.bp-cta-card .k { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.bp-cta-card h3 { color: var(--cream); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.7rem); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.bp-cta-card p { color: rgba(236,234,227,.72); font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 56ch; }
.bp-authorcard { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 22px; border: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); background: var(--panel); padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px); margin: clamp(40px, 5vw, 70px) 0; }
.bp-authorcard .bp-avatar { width: 58px; height: 58px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.bp-authorcard-info { flex: 1; min-width: 260px; }
.bp-authorcard-info .n { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--heading); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.bp-authorcard-info .b { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.94rem; max-width: 60ch; }
.bp-related { border-top: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); padding: clamp(50px, 7vw, 90px) 0; }
.bp-related-head { display: flex; align-items: end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 44px); }
.bp-related-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .page-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-aside { position: static; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .page-aside .aside-card { flex: 1 1 300px; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .bp-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bp-toc { position: static; order: -1; border: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); padding: 20px 22px; }
  .bp-toc ol { border-left: none; }
  .bp-toc a { padding-left: 0; border-left: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bp-share { margin-left: 0; }
  .bp-heroimg img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT / SHARED SUBPAGE EXTRAS
   ========================================================= */
.flow.flow-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .flow.flow-5 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 460px) { .flow.flow-5 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.outcome-list.cols-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .outcome-list.cols-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .outcome-list.cols-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.note-aside { border: 1px solid var(--hair); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 24px 28px; margin-top: 34px; max-width: 900px; }
.note-aside .k { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink); display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.note-aside p { color: var(--text-soft); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.98rem; }

/* founder profile */
.founder { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 70px); align-items: start; }
.founder-media { position: relative; }
.founder-media img { width: 100%; border: 1px solid var(--hair); }
.founder-media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.35); pointer-events: none; mix-blend-mode: screen; }
.founder-name { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.founder-role { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink); display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.founder-creds { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-faint); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; padding-bottom: 1.4rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hair-soft); }
.founder-bio p { margin-bottom: 1.05em; color: var(--text); }
.founder-quote { font-family: var(--font-head); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--accent-2); margin-top: 1.4rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .founder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .founder-media { max-width: 340px; } }

/* hero variant with side image on subpages */
.page-hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 70px); align-items: center; }
.page-hero-media img { width: 100%; border: 1px solid var(--hair); aspect-ratio: 16/10; object-fit: cover; }
.page-hero-media { position: relative; }
.page-hero-media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.35); pointer-events: none; mix-blend-mode: screen; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .page-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.flow.flow-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .flow.flow-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 460px) { .flow.flow-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.split-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px); align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .split-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }