@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Sora:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');
﻿/* ============================================================
   VIRTUAL SOLUTIONS VE — style.css
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Reset & Base ----------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* ── Skip-to-content link ──────────────────────────────────
   Fully invisible via clip until Tab-focused (sr-only pattern).
   Only appears for keyboard/screen-reader users. */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  position: fixed;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 10000;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  clip: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #000;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  outline: 2px solid #000;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ── touch-action: manipulation on all interactive controls
   Eliminates 300 ms tap delay on mobile without disabling zoom */
button,
a,
[role="button"],
[role="switch"],
[role="tab"],
label {
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

:root {
  --bg:          #080810;
  --bg-2:        #0d0d18;
  --bg-3:        #12121f;
  --surface:     #18182a;
  --border:      rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  --border-mid:  rgba(255,255,255,0.12);

  --white:       #ffffff;
  --grey-1:      #e8e8ec;
  --grey-2:      #9898aa;
  --grey-3:      #505060;
  --text-2:      #9898aa;

  /* Raw bg values for use in rgba() overrides */
  --bg-r: 8; --bg-g: 8; --bg-b: 16;

  --accent:      #00B5BE;
  --accent-2:    #6c63ff;
  --accent-glow: rgba(0,181,190,0.25);
  --brand-navy:  #1B3B6F;
  --cta:         #FF5033;
  --cta-hover:   #E8421F;
  --cta-glow:    rgba(255,80,51,0.35);

  --font-display: 'Sora', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  --nav-h:       72px;
  --container:   1200px;
  --gutter:      clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);

  --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out:   cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ============================================================
   LIGHT THEME — [data-theme="light"] on <html>
   ============================================================ */
[data-theme="light"] {
  --bg:         #f3f3f8;
  --bg-2:       #eaeaf2;
  --bg-3:       #e0e0ec;
  --surface:    #d5d5e6;
  --border:     rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  --border-mid: rgba(0,0,0,0.14);

  --white:  #0c0c1e;
  --grey-1: #1e1e38;
  --grey-2: #52526c;
  --grey-3: #888898;
  --text-2: #52526c;

  --bg-r: 243; --bg-g: 243; --bg-b: 248;
}

/* Smooth color transitions on theme switch */
*, *::before, *::after {
  transition: background-color 0.25s var(--ease-in-out),
              border-color     0.25s var(--ease-in-out),
              color            0.25s var(--ease-in-out),
              box-shadow       0.25s var(--ease-in-out),
              fill             0.25s var(--ease-in-out);
}
/* Don't slow down interactive animations */
a, button, input, .btn, .vcard, .vcard__photo, .vtl__node,
.vtl__card, .icp-scene__trigger, .nav__links a, .impact-panel__bg {
  transition: unset;
}

/* ---- Light mode structural overrides --------------------- */

/* Nav scrolled */
[data-theme="light"] .nav.scrolled,
[data-theme="light"] .nav {
  background: rgba(243, 243, 248, 0.92);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
}

/* Hero overlay — flip to light backdrop */
[data-theme="light"] .hero__overlay {
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right,
      rgba(243,243,248,0.95) 0%,
      rgba(243,243,248,0.6)  20%,
      rgba(243,243,248,0.1)  50%,
      rgba(243,243,248,0.6)  80%,
      rgba(243,243,248,0.95) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top,
      rgba(243,243,248,0.5) 0%,
      transparent 28%);
}

/* Hero scene — grid less visible so photo can breathe */
[data-theme="light"] .scene__grid {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,181,190,0.1) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,181,190,0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
}
[data-theme="light"] .hero__particles { opacity: 0.3; }
[data-theme="light"] .hero__blob--1 { opacity: 0.12; }
[data-theme="light"] .hero__blob--2 { opacity: 0.08; }
[data-theme="light"] .hero__blob--3 { opacity: 0.06; }

/* Rings — adjust for light bg */
[data-theme="light"] .ring--1::before {
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px 5px rgba(0,181,190,0.5), 0 0 30px 10px rgba(0,181,190,0.22);
}
[data-theme="light"] .ring--2::before {
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px 5px rgba(108,99,255,0.5), 0 0 28px 10px rgba(108,99,255,0.18);
}

/* Scroll cue */
[data-theme="light"] .hero__scroll-line { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
[data-theme="light"] .hero__scroll-label { color: var(--grey-2); }

/* Mobile nav overlay */
[data-theme="light"] .nav__mobile {
  background: rgba(243,243,248,0.97);
}

/* em / italic highlight */
[data-theme="light"] em { color: var(--grey-2); }

/* Stats marquee */
[data-theme="light"] .stats-marquee { background: var(--bg-2); border-color: var(--border); }
[data-theme="light"] .stats-marquee__num { color: var(--accent); }
[data-theme="light"] .stats-marquee__label { color: var(--grey-2); }

/* Video interlude */
[data-theme="light"] .video-interlude { background: var(--bg-2); }
[data-theme="light"] .vi-tab { border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }

/* Villain cards — keep dark overlays for photo readability */
[data-theme="light"] .villain-stats { background: var(--bg-3); border-color: var(--border-mid); }
[data-theme="light"] .villain-pivot { border-top-color: var(--border); }
/* vcard title is on dark photo shade — keep white */
[data-theme="light"] .vcard__title { color: #fff; }

/* VTL */
[data-theme="light"] .vtl__line      { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
[data-theme="light"] .vtl__legend    { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.04); border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
[data-theme="light"] .vtl__milestone-line { background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(0,181,190,0.2), transparent); }
[data-theme="light"] .vtl__milestone-line--you { background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255,80,51,0.25), transparent); }
[data-theme="light"] .vtl__milestone-pill { background: rgba(0,181,190,0.06); }
[data-theme="light"] .vtl__card--vs {
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.2);
}
[data-theme="light"] .vtl__card--you {
  background: rgba(255,80,51,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(255,80,51,0.2);
}
[data-theme="light"] .vtl__card--checkpoint { box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(255,80,51,0.07); }
[data-theme="light"] .vtl__card--final      { box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255,80,51,0.09); }

/* Testimonials */
[data-theme="light"] .testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border-color: var(--border-mid);
}
[data-theme="light"] .testimonial-card--featured { border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.3); }
[data-theme="light"] .testimonial-card__quote { color: var(--grey-1); }
[data-theme="light"] .testimonial-card__stars { color: #f59e0b; }
[data-theme="light"] .testimonial-badge { border-color: var(--border-mid); }

/* Pricing */
[data-theme="light"] .pricing-card { background: var(--bg-3); border-color: var(--border-mid); }
[data-theme="light"] .pricing-card--featured { border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.4); }
[data-theme="light"] .pricing-card__list li { color: var(--grey-2); }

/* Compare table */
[data-theme="light"] .compare-table th,
[data-theme="light"] .compare-table td { border-color: var(--border-mid); }
[data-theme="light"] .compare-table thead th { background: var(--bg-3); }
[data-theme="light"] .compare-table tr:nth-child(even) { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03); }

/* FAQ */
[data-theme="light"] .faq-item { border-color: var(--border-mid); }
[data-theme="light"] .faq-item__q { color: var(--grey-1); }
[data-theme="light"] .faq-item__a { color: var(--grey-2); }

/* ICP scenes */
[data-theme="light"] .icp-scene { border-color: var(--border-mid); }
/* Trigger has dark photo overlay — keep text white in both themes */
[data-theme="light"] .icp-scene__trigger { color: #fff; }
[data-theme="light"] .icp-scene__name { color: #fff; }
[data-theme="light"] .icp-scene__inner { background: var(--bg-2); }
/* Photos look good in both themes — keep dark overlays for readability */
[data-theme="light"] .icp-scene__list--bad li  { color: var(--grey-2); }
[data-theme="light"] .icp-scene__list--good li { color: var(--grey-1); }
[data-theme="light"] .icp-scene__task-chips span { background: var(--bg-3); border-color: var(--border-mid); color: var(--grey-2); }
[data-theme="light"] .icp-scene__roi { background: var(--bg); border-top-color: var(--border); }

/* AI callout */
[data-theme="light"] .ai-callout__inner { background: var(--bg-3); border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.2); }
[data-theme="light"] .ai-tool { background: var(--bg-2); border-color: var(--border-mid); color: var(--grey-2); }

/* Trust / Why Better */
/* Photo cards always read as dark-overlay — no light override needed */
[data-theme="light"] .trust-pillar { background: var(--bg-3); border-color: var(--border-mid); }

/* Chapter progress rail */
[data-theme="light"] .ch-progress { background: transparent; }
[data-theme="light"] .ch-progress__dot { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25); }
[data-theme="light"] .ch-progress__item:hover .ch-progress__dot { background: var(--grey-2); }
[data-theme="light"] .ch-progress__item.is-active .ch-progress__dot { background: var(--accent); }

/* Page loader */
[data-theme="light"] .page-loader { background: var(--bg); }
[data-theme="light"] .page-loader__logo { color: var(--white); }

/* Scroll progress bar */
[data-theme="light"] .scroll-progress { background: var(--accent); }


/* Cost calc */
[data-theme="light"] .cost-display { background: var(--bg-3); border-color: var(--border-mid); }
[data-theme="light"] .cost-display__number { color: var(--accent); }
[data-theme="light"] .cost-calc__slider { accent-color: var(--accent); }

/* Decision / CTA section */
[data-theme="light"] .decision-card { background: var(--bg-3); border-color: var(--border-mid); }

/* Buttons */
[data-theme="light"] .btn--ghost:hover { border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.25); }

/* Impact panels — always on dark photo overlay, keep all text white */
[data-theme="light"] .impact-panel__name    { color: #fff; }
[data-theme="light"] .impact-panel__meta    { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
[data-theme="light"] .impact-panel__quote   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
[data-theme="light"] .impact-panel__title   { color: #fff; }
[data-theme="light"] .impact-panel__donate-note { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
[data-theme="light"] .donate-btn { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
[data-theme="light"] .donate-btn:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* Hero VA node cards — frosted glass white in light mode */
[data-theme="light"] .va-node__card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,181,190,0.08);
}
[data-theme="light"] .va-node__tasks { color: var(--grey-2); }

/* ---- Theme toggle switch ---------------------------------- */
.theme-toggle {
  position: relative;
  width: 46px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s !important;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Track fills teal in light mode */
[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* Hidden track element (just for semantics) */
.theme-toggle__track { display: none; }

/* Sliding thumb */
.theme-toggle__thumb {
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px;
  left: 3px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #666;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* Thumb slides right in light mode (46 - 3 - 3 - 18 = 22px travel) */
[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle__thumb {
  transform: translateX(20px);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Sun on thumb in dark mode, moon in light mode */
.theme-toggle__sun  { display: block; }
.theme-toggle__moon { display: none; }

[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle__sun  { display: none; }
[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle__moon { display: block; }

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg);
  color: var(--grey-1);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, video, canvas { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* --- Typography ------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--white);
}

em { font-style: italic; color: var(--grey-2); }

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

/* --- Sections --------------------------------------------- */
.section { padding-block: clamp(5rem, 12vw, 9rem); }

.section-header { margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); }

.section-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
}

/* --- Buttons ---------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.22s var(--ease-in-out),
              border-color 0.22s var(--ease-in-out),
              color 0.22s var(--ease-in-out),
              transform 0.18s var(--ease-in-out),
              box-shadow 0.22s var(--ease-in-out);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--cta);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--cta);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--cta-hover);
  border-color: var(--cta-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px var(--cta-glow);
}

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  border-color: var(--border-mid);
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn--nav {
  background: var(--cta);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--cta);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.btn--nav:hover {
  background: var(--cta-hover);
  border-color: var(--cta-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--cta-glow);
}

.btn--lg { font-size: 0.9375rem; padding: 1rem 2rem; }
.btn--sm { font-size: 0.75rem;   padding: 0.55rem 1rem; }

/* --- Navigation ------------------------------------------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease-in-out), border-color 0.4s;
}

.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(8, 8, 16, 0.85);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.nav__logo {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}

.nav__logo-mark {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}

.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav__links a {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  transition: color 0.2s;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}

.nav__links a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.nav__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.nav__divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav__login {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav__login:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO — 3D SCENE
   ============================================================ */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--nav-h);
  padding-bottom: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
}

/* ---- Particle canvas (back) ------------------------------ */
.hero__particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ---- 3D scene — hidden for centered layout --------------- */
/* The SVG rings + nodes were built for a 2-column hero.
   We keep the HTML for future use but hide it entirely here.
   Atmosphere comes from particles + blobs only.             */
.hero__scene   { display: none; }

/* ---- Grid floor ------------------------------------------ */
.scene__grid {
  position: absolute;
  width: 160%;
  height: 160%;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,181,190,0.18) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,181,190,0.18) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 55px 55px;
  transform: rotateX(62deg) translateY(22%) translateZ(-220px);
  transform-origin: center center;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 65% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 72%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 65% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 72%);
}

/* ---- Scene wrapper: all children share same center ------- */
.scene__svg,
.scene__rings,
.scene__nodes {
  position: absolute;
  /* Center these relative to the scene's flex item (the padding-left shifts all of them together) */
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

/* ---- Main SVG (rings + lines) ---------------------------- */
.scene__svg {
  width: 660px;
  height: 660px;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Dashed line animation */
.scene__svg line {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  animation: dashFlow 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes dashFlow {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  to   { stroke-dashoffset: -20; }
}

/* ---- Rotating ring overlays (CSS, for the tracer dots) --- */
.scene__rings {
  width: 660px;
  height: 660px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

/* Ring 1: inner orbit tracer */
.ring--1 {
  width: 310px;
  height: 310px;
  animation: ringRotate 18s linear infinite;
}

.ring--1::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px 5px rgba(0,181,190,0.9), 0 0 30px 10px rgba(0,181,190,0.4);
}

/* Ring 2: outer orbit tracer */
.ring--2 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  animation: ringRotate 28s linear infinite reverse;
}

.ring--2::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px 5px rgba(108,99,255,0.85), 0 0 28px 10px rgba(108,99,255,0.35);
}

@keyframes ringRotate {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ---- CEO center orb -------------------------------------- */
.scene__ceo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ceo__core {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 38% 35%,
    rgba(200,248,255,1)    0%,
    rgba(0,181,190,0.98) 28%,
    rgba(28,130,165,0.9)  58%,
    rgba(8,60,110,0.85)  100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0,181,190,0.3),
    0 0 40px 14px rgba(0,181,190,0.6),
    0 0 90px 28px rgba(0,181,190,0.25),
    0 0 180px 55px rgba(0,181,190,0.1),
    inset 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1px;
}

.ceo__label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}

.ceo__sublabel {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ceo__glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,181,190,0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: ceoGlow 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ceo__pulse {
  position: absolute;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.35);
  animation: ceoPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ceo__pulse--2 {
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
  border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.2);
}

@keyframes ceoGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.1); }
}

@keyframes ceoPulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ---- VE node cards --------------------------------------- */
.scene__nodes {
  width: 660px;
  height: 660px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.va-node {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.va-node__dot {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px 2px rgba(0,181,190,0.6);
  position: relative;
}

/* Online indicator pulse */
.va-node__dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.4);
  animation: nodePing 2.5s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes nodePing {
  0%   { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.4); opacity: 0; }
}

.va-node__card {
  background: rgba(12, 14, 24, 0.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.18);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.va-node__role {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.va-node__tasks {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/*
  Node positions matched to SVG coordinates (viewBox 0 0 660 660):
  Inner ring (r=155 from center 330,330):
    top         → (330, 175)   → node centered: left=330-½w, top=175-½h
    right-inner → (464, 407)
    left-inner  → (196, 407)
  Outer ring (r=250):
    right-outer  → (580, 330)
    lower-left   → (205, 547)
    upper-left   → (205, 113)
  Card is ~130px wide, 40px tall; dot is 9px
*/

/* top — Executive VE */
.va-node--top {
  top:  155px;
  left: 280px;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.va-node--top .va-node__dot { margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* right-inner — Operations */
.va-node--right-inner {
  top:  395px;
  left: 468px;
}

/* left-inner — CRM & Systems */
.va-node--left-inner {
  top:  395px;
  left: 30px;
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* right-outer — Lead Generation */
.va-node--right-outer {
  top:  310px;
  left: 578px;
}

/* lower-left — Client Success */
.va-node--lower-left {
  top:  530px;
  left: 48px;
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* upper-left — Content & Marketing */
.va-node--upper-left {
  top:  96px;
  left: 48px;
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* Outer-ring nodes get subtly different dot color */
.va-node--right-outer .va-node__dot,
.va-node--lower-left  .va-node__dot,
.va-node--upper-left  .va-node__dot {
  background: var(--accent-2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px 2px rgba(108,99,255,0.5);
  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

.va-node--right-outer .va-node__dot::after,
.va-node--lower-left  .va-node__dot::after,
.va-node--upper-left  .va-node__dot::after {
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.4);
}

/* ---- Central radial glow --------------------------------- */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 72% 50%,
    rgba(0,181,190,0.07) 0%,
    transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- Content overlay — 2-column layout ------------------- */
/* Heavy on the left (text readable), open on the right (image visible) */
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right,
      rgba(8,8,16,0.88) 0%,
      rgba(8,8,16,0.70) 30%,
      rgba(8,8,16,0.20) 60%,
      rgba(8,8,16,0.00) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top,
      rgba(8,8,16,0.45) 0%,
      transparent 25%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- Hero content ---------------------------------------- */
.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

/* 2-column hero layout: text left | mascot image right */
.hero__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  width: 100%;
}

.hero__text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 580px;
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 5vh, 4rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem);
}

/* ---- Mascot image (right column) ------------------------- */
.hero__image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__mascot {
  height: 72vh;
  max-height: 620px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  /* screen blend makes the black bg vanish against the dark hero */
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  /* Glow: teal from the left, warm ember from below */
  filter:
    drop-shadow(-40px 0 80px rgba(0,181,190,0.3))
    drop-shadow(0 -10px 40px rgba(255,80,51,0.1));
  animation: heroFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ---- Hero video (right column) --------------------------- */

/* Gentle float animation */
@keyframes heroFloat {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-10px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

/* ── Standalone video section (between hero and ch2) ─────── */
.hero-video-section {
  padding: 0 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  background: var(--bg);
}
.hero-video-section__label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.hero-video-section__label::before,
.hero-video-section__label::after {
  content: '';
  height: 1px;
  width: 40px;
  background: var(--border-mid);
}

.hero__video-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  animation: heroFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__video-wrap.is-floating {
  animation: heroFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Outer glow ring — decorative accent behind the frame */
.hero__video-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 19px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,80,51,0.35) 0%, rgba(0,181,190,0.15) 100%);
  z-index: -1;
  filter: blur(18px);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.hero__video-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Premium border — subtle inner ring */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 80, 51, 0.2),
    0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    0 0 120px rgba(255, 80, 51, 0.06);
  background: #000;
  /* Guarantees iframe border-radius is clipped */
  -webkit-mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black);
}

/* YouTube iframe fills the frame — YouTube API replaces #heroYTPlayer */
.hero__video-frame iframe,
.hero__video-frame #heroYTPlayer {
  position: absolute;
  /* Zoom the iframe slightly to crop YouTube's letterbox edges */
  inset: -2px;
  width: calc(100% + 4px);
  height: calc(100% + 4px);
  border: none;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 16px;
}

/* Masks the YouTube title bar + hosts the Vy callout row */
.hero__video-top-mask {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 72px;
  background: #000;
  z-index: 3;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__video-vy {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__video-vy__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.hero__video-vy__text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.18rem;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}
.hero__video-vy__name {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.hero__video-vy__sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.hero__video-vy__sub strong {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Centered play/pause overlay — replaces ::after click blocker ──────────
   Covers the iframe area, intercepts all clicks to toggle play/pause.
   Shows a centered ring icon: always visible when paused, appears on hover
   when playing. The top-mask (z-index:3) and sound btn (z-index:5) sit above. */
.hero__video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  /* Keyboard accessible */
  outline: none;
}
.hero__video-overlay:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px var(--accent);
}

/* Darken slightly when hovered or paused */
.hero__video-overlay:hover,
.hero__video-overlay.is-paused {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

/* The frosted glass circle housing the icon */
.hero__video-overlay__ring {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.52);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s, background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  pointer-events: none; /* let overlay div handle the click */
}

/* When playing: ring is invisible at rest, fades in on hover */
.hero__video-overlay.is-playing .hero__video-overlay__ring {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.85);
}
.hero__video-overlay.is-playing:hover .hero__video-overlay__ring {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* When paused: ring always visible, subtle pulse to signal "tap to play" */
.hero__video-overlay.is-paused .hero__video-overlay__ring {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  background: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.3);
  border-color: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.6);
}

/* Icon inside the ring */
.hero__video-overlay__svg {
  display: block;
  /* nudge play icon slightly right for optical center */
}
#overlayPlayIcon { transform: translateX(2px); }

/* Brief "clicked" scale feedback */
.hero__video-overlay:active .hero__video-overlay__ring {
  transform: scale(0.92);
}

/* Sound toggle — top-right corner, above overlay */
.hero__sound-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(8, 8, 16, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 7px 14px 7px 10px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  z-index: 5; /* above click-blocker */
  pointer-events: all;
}
.hero__sound-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 80, 51, 0.88);
  border-color: rgba(255, 80, 51, 0.5);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 80, 51, 0.35);
}
.hero__sound-btn.hero__sound--on {
  background: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.45);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.hero__sound-btn.hero__sound--on:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.30);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.3);
}
.hero__sound-icon { font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1; }

/* hero__playpause-btn removed — play/pause now handled by .hero__video-overlay */

/* Caption row: label + live pill */
.hero__video-caption {
  margin: 0.9rem 0 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
/* "LIVE" dot — subtle brand pulse */
.hero__video-caption::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cta);
  opacity: 0.7;
  animation: heroLivePulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes heroLivePulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.4); }
}

/* ── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero__video-wrap.is-floating { animation: none; }
}

/* ── Hero text — CSS-only entrance (no GSAP dependency) ──── */
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s var(--ease-out-expo) both 0.1s;
}

.hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--white);
  max-width: 22ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo) both 0.25s;
}

.hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.5vw, 1.05rem);
  color: var(--grey-2);
  max-width: 48ch;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo) both 0.42s;
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s var(--ease-out-expo) both 0.58s;
}

/* ---- Scroll cue ------------------------------------------ */
.hero__scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  right: var(--gutter);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s ease both 1s;
}

.hero__scroll-line {
  display: block;
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--grey-3));
  animation: scrollPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero__scroll-label {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.25; transform: scaleY(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.9;  transform: scaleY(0.65); }
}

/* --- Services --------------------------------------------- */
.services {
  background-color: var(--bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-in-out);
  cursor: default;
}

.service-card:hover { background: var(--bg-3); }

.service-card--featured {
  grid-column: span 2;
  background: var(--bg-3);
}

.service-card--featured .service-card__title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem); }
.service-card--featured .service-card__desc  { max-width: 50ch; font-size: 1rem; }

.service-card__number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.service-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.service-card__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  right: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__arrow {
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

/* --- Why -------------------------------------------------- */
.why { background-color: var(--bg); }

.why__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.why__left .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem);
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 2rem);
}

.why__block {
  padding-block: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.why__block:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.why__block-title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.why__block-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.why__stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

.stat__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat__label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--grey-3); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.stat__divider { width: 1px; align-self: stretch; background: var(--border); }

/* --- Process ---------------------------------------------- */
.process {
  background-color: var(--bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.process__steps {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.process__step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 6rem 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  align-items: start;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.process__step:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015); }

.process__step-marker {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 0.2rem;
}

.process__step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.process__step-line {
  display: block;
  width: 1px;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 2rem;
  background: var(--border);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.process__step:last-child .process__step-line { display: none; }

.process__step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.process__step-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 55ch;
}

/* --- CTA -------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.cta-section__inner { max-width: 700px; }

.cta-section__headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.cta-section__sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.9375rem, 1.5vw, 1.0625rem);
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 52ch;
}

.cta-section__actions { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.cta-section__note { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--grey-3); letter-spacing: 0.03em; }

/* --- Footer ----------------------------------------------- */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 2rem;
}

.footer__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.footer__logo {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
}

.footer__tagline { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--grey-3); }

.footer__nav ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.625rem; }

.footer__nav a {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer__nav a:hover { color: var(--white); }
/* .footer__contact — defined in Footer extras block above with full-column layout */

.footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 1.5rem; }
.footer__bottom p { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--grey-3); }

/* --- Reveal Animations ------------------------------------ */
.reveal-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s var(--ease-out-expo),
              transform 0.75s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.reveal-up.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.reveal-up[style*="--delay"] { transition-delay: var(--delay, 0s); }

/* --- Trust Bar -------------------------------------------- */
.trust-bar {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-block: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.trust-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-bar__divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 2.5rem;
  background: var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 160px;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
}

.trust-item__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}

.trust-item__label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* --- What's Included -------------------------------------- */
.included {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.included__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.inc-card {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-in-out);
  position: relative;
}

.inc-card:hover { background: var(--bg-3); }

.inc-card--featured {
  grid-column: span 2;
  background: var(--bg-3);
}

.inc-card--featured::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 3px; height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0 0 0 0;
}

.inc-card__icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.inc-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.inc-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Who We Serve ----------------------------------------- */
.who {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.section-header--center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.who__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.who__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease-in-out),
              background 0.25s var(--ease-in-out);
}

.who__item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.25);
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.04);
}

.who__icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.who__label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* --- Pricing ---------------------------------------------- */
.pricing {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.pricing__intro {
  font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
  color: var(--grey-2);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 54ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.pricing__cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-mid); }

.pricing-card--featured {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 48px -12px rgba(0,181,190,0.15);
}

.pricing-card--featured:hover { border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.55); }

.pricing-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--bg);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pricing-card__header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.pricing-card__type {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
}

.pricing-card--featured .pricing-card__type { color: var(--accent); }

.pricing-card__price {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  margin-block: 0.25rem;
}

.pricing-card__amount {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.pricing-card__period {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.pricing-card__hours {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.pricing-card__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.pricing-card__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.check {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.18rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.check--extra { color: var(--accent-2); }

.pricing-card__list li strong { color: var(--grey-1); }

.pricing__note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pricing__note a {
  color: var(--accent);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.3);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.pricing__note a:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }

/* --- Button full-width modifier --------------------------- */
.btn--full {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* --- Footer extras ---------------------------------------- */
.footer__brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer__address {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.footer__social {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer__social:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* Restack footer__contact as column so email + social stack */
.footer__contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* ============================================================
   CHAPTER SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Chapter tag label ------------------------------------ */
.ch-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ch-tag__num {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--bg);
  background: var(--accent);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ch-tag__name {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
}

/* --- Chapter progress rail (fixed left) ------------------- */
.ch-progress {
  position: fixed;
  left: 1.5rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 90;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.ch-progress__track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ch-progress__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ch-progress__dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grey-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.ch-progress__label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s, transform 0.25s, color 0.25s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ch-progress__item:hover .ch-progress__label,
.ch-progress__item.is-active .ch-progress__label {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.ch-progress__item.is-active .ch-progress__dot {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px 3px rgba(0,181,190,0.5);
}

.ch-progress__item:hover .ch-progress__dot {
  background: var(--grey-1);
}

.ch-progress__item:hover .ch-progress__label { color: var(--grey-1); }
[data-theme="light"] .ch-progress__label { color: var(--grey-2); }
[data-theme="light"] .ch-progress__item.is-active .ch-progress__label { color: var(--accent); }
[data-theme="light"] .ch-progress__item:hover .ch-progress__label { color: var(--grey-1); }

/* ── Tablet (600–1100px): compact dots only, no labels ───── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .ch-progress {
    left: 0.75rem;
  }
  .ch-progress__label {
    display: none;
  }
  .ch-progress__dot {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
  }
  .ch-progress__item.is-active .ch-progress__dot {
    transform: scale(1.6);
  }
}

/* ── Mobile (<600px): horizontal pill strip — bottom center  */
@media (max-width: 599px) {
  .ch-progress {
    left: 50%;
    top: auto;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
  .ch-progress__track {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: rgba(13, 13, 24, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .ch-progress__item {
    gap: 0;
  }
  .ch-progress__label {
    display: none;
  }
  .ch-progress__dot {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
  }
  .ch-progress__item.is-active .ch-progress__dot {
    transform: scale(1.5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px 2px rgba(0,181,190,0.6);
  }
  /* Light theme: darker pill bg so it reads on white */
  [data-theme="light"] .ch-progress__track {
    background: rgba(240,240,248,0.92);
    border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  }
}

/* --- Chapter background treatments ------------------------ */
.chapter--1 { background: var(--bg); }
.chapter--2 { background: var(--bg-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.chapter--3 { background: var(--bg);   border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.chapter--4 { background: var(--bg-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.chapter--5 { background: var(--bg);   border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.chapter--6 { background: var(--bg-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.chapter--7 { background: var(--bg);   border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.chapter--8 { background: var(--bg-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.chapter--9 { background: var(--bg);   border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.chapter--10 {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.chapter--10::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(0,181,190,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   CHAPTER 02 — COST CALCULATOR
   ============================================================ */
.cost-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.cost-layout__sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 50ch;
}

.cost-calc { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.cost-calc__label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cost-calc__label strong { color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.1em; }

.cost-calc__slider {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--border-mid);
  border-radius: 2px;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cost-calc__slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,181,190,0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.cost-calc__slider::-moz-range-thumb {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,181,190,0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cost-calc__slider::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0,181,190,0.2);
}

.cost-calc__range-labels {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.cost-display {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cost-display::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(0,181,190,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cost-display__label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cost-display__number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  color: #ff6b6b;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.cost-display__period {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cost-display__divider {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.cost-display__compare {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cost-display__compare strong { color: var(--accent); }

.cost-display__savings {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.2);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.5rem;
}

.cost-display__savings-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
}

.cost-display__savings-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   CHAPTER 03 — THE VILLAIN
   ============================================================ */
.villain-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--grey-2);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

/* ── Stat bar ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.villain-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-2);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.villain-stat {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.375rem;
}
.villain-stat__div {
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.villain-stat__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  color: var(--cta);
  line-height: 1;
}
.villain-stat__unit {
  font-size: 0.55em;
  margin-left: 1px;
  color: var(--cta);
}
.villain-stat__label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 22ch;
}

/* ── Story cards grid ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.villain-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

/* Individual story card */
.vcard {
  position: relative;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  /* subtle border */
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.vcard:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--accent);
}

/* Photo fill */
.vcard__photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  /* CSS fallback gradient if photo fails */
  background-color: #1a0a08;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease-out-expo), filter 0.45s ease;
  filter: grayscale(25%) brightness(0.6);
  will-change: transform, filter;
}
.vcard:hover .vcard__photo,
.vcard.is-open .vcard__photo {
  transform: scale(1.14);
  filter: grayscale(70%) brightness(0.18);
}

/* Gradient overlay — always dark at bottom */
.vcard__shade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(8,8,16,0.97) 0%,
    rgba(8,8,16,0.55) 50%,
    rgba(8,8,16,0.08) 100%
  );
  transition: background 0.45s ease;
}
.vcard:hover .vcard__shade,
.vcard.is-open .vcard__shade {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(4,4,12,0.97) 0%,
    rgba(4,4,12,0.99) 100%
  );
}

/* Attempt label + title — default visible state */
.vcard__front {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 2rem 1.875rem 1.875rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.vcard:hover .vcard__front,
.vcard.is-open .vcard__front {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vcard__attempt {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cta);
}
.vcard__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0;
}
.vcard__cue {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.vcard__cue svg { opacity: 0.8; }

/* Story + data — revealed on hover/click */
.vcard__back {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.875rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.375rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.38s ease, transform 0.42s var(--ease-out-expo);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vcard:hover .vcard__back,
.vcard.is-open .vcard__back {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.vcard__story {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.9), 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

.vcard__data {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.vcard__data-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}
.vcard__data-label {
  font-size: 0.5875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}
.vcard__data-val {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cta);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.vcard__truth {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.9), 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

/* ── Pivot / conclusion banner ─────────────────────────────── */
.villain-pivot {
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.villain-pivot__text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.villain-pivot__text em { color: var(--accent); font-style: italic; }

.villain-pivot__sub {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   CHAPTER 04 — PIPELINE
   ============================================================ */
.process-intro {
  font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  max-width: 58ch;
}

.pipeline { padding-block: 0 clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem); }

/* ============================================================
   VERTICAL TIMELINE — Ch04 Ownership Split
   ============================================================ */

.vtl-wrap { position: relative; }

/* Legend pill */
.vtl__legend {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 100px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.vtl__legend-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vtl__legend-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vtl__legend-dot--vs  { background: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0,181,190,0.7); }
.vtl__legend-dot--you { background: var(--cta);    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255,80,51,0.7); }

/* Timeline container — houses the background line */
.vtl {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: 0.5rem;
}

/* Background track line */
.vtl__line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Scroll-animated fill that draws on top */
.vtl__line-fill {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--accent) 0%,
    rgba(0,181,190,0.7) 40%,
    var(--cta) 100%
  );
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top center;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

/* Step rows — 3-col grid: left-card | node | right-card */
.vtl__step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 72px 1fr;
  gap: 0 2.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Left steps: card | node | spacer */
.vtl__step--left .vtl__card   { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; text-align: right; }
.vtl__step--left .vtl__node   { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.vtl__step--left .vtl__spacer { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; }

/* Right steps: spacer | node | card */
.vtl__step--right .vtl__spacer { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
.vtl__step--right .vtl__node   { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.vtl__step--right .vtl__card   { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; text-align: left; }

/* ---- Nodes ------------------------------------------------- */
.vtl__node {
  position: relative;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3px;
  z-index: 2;
  justify-self: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vtl__node--vs {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(0,181,190,0.18), inset 0 0 18px rgba(0,181,190,0.12);
}

.vtl__node--you {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,80,51,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255,80,51,0.22), inset 0 0 18px rgba(255,80,51,0.14);
}

/* Checkpoint and final nodes are larger */
.vtl__node--checkpoint,
.vtl__node--final {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
}

.vtl__node--checkpoint {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-color: rgba(255,80,51,0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 0 36px rgba(255,80,51,0.28), inset 0 0 22px rgba(255,80,51,0.18);
}

.vtl__node--final {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-color: rgba(255,80,51,0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 0 44px rgba(255,80,51,0.34), inset 0 0 26px rgba(255,80,51,0.2);
}

.vtl__num {
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.vtl__node--vs .vtl__num  { color: var(--accent); }
.vtl__node--you .vtl__num { color: var(--cta); }

.vtl__node--vs .vtl__icon  { color: var(--accent); }
.vtl__node--you .vtl__icon { color: var(--cta); }

/* Pulsing rings on checkpoint & final nodes */
.vtl__checkpoint-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,80,51,0.35);
  animation: vtl-ring 2.4s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vtl__checkpoint-ring--2 {
  inset: -18px;
  border-color: rgba(255,80,51,0.18);
  animation-delay: 0.7s;
}

@keyframes vtl-ring {
  0%   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.4); }
}

/* ---- Cards ------------------------------------------------- */
.vtl__card {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.vtl__card--vs {
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.12);
}

.vtl__card--you {
  background: rgba(255,80,51,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,80,51,0.16);
}

.vtl__card--checkpoint {
  border-color: rgba(255,80,51,0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(255,80,51,0.08);
}

.vtl__card--final {
  border-color: rgba(255,80,51,0.32);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255,80,51,0.12);
}

.vtl__card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.vtl__card-tag--vs { color: var(--accent); }

/* Left-side cards: tag + badge align right */
.vtl__step--left .vtl__card-tag,
.vtl__step--left .vtl__checkpoint-badge,
.vtl__step--left .vtl__free-badge {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: block;
  width: fit-content;
}

.vtl__checkpoint-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cta);
  background: rgba(255,80,51,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,80,51,0.25);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.625rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
}

.vtl__free-badge {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #4ade80;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.vtl__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2vw, 1.375rem);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
}

.vtl__text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ---- Timeline summary bar -------------------------------- */
.vtl__summary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.14);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.vtl__summary-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  padding: 0.375rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.vtl__summary-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}

.vtl__summary-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-2);
}

.vtl__summary-div {
  width: 1px;
  height: 2.5rem;
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- Time chips on cards --------------------------------- */
.vtl__time {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.vtl__time--you { color: var(--cta); }

/* Left-side cards: time chip aligns right */
.vtl__step--left .vtl__time {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* ---- Milestone separators — right-side annotation -------- */
.vtl__milestone {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  /* Push everything past the center line into the right half */
  padding-left: calc(50% + 44px);
}

/* Left line: hidden — was the one crossing the vertical center line */
.vtl__milestone .vtl__milestone-line:first-child { display: none; }

/* Right trailing line: short accent dash after the pill */
.vtl__milestone-line {
  flex: 0 0 2rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,181,190,0.45), transparent);
}
.vtl__milestone-line--you {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,80,51,0.5), transparent);
}

.vtl__milestone-pill {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.6375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.22);
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.55);
  border-radius: 0 100px 100px 0;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem 0.35rem 0.875rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.vtl__milestone-pill--launch {
  color: var(--cta);
  background: rgba(255,80,51,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255,80,51,0.25);
  border-left-color: rgba(255,80,51,0.6);
}

/* Tablet/mobile: full width, right-aligned */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .vtl__milestone { padding-left: 0; justify-content: flex-end; }
  .vtl__milestone-pill { border-radius: 100px; border-left-width: 1px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CHAPTER 05 — ICP CARDS (FLIP)
   ============================================================ */
.section-title--center { text-align: center; }

.icp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.icp-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 260px;
  perspective: 900px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.icp-card__front,
.icp-card__back {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.icp-card__front {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transform: rotateY(0deg);
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.icp-card__back {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.3);
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.icp-card:hover .icp-card__front,
.icp-card:focus-within .icp-card__front { transform: rotateY(-180deg); }

.icp-card:hover .icp-card__back,
.icp-card:focus-within .icp-card__back { transform: rotateY(0deg); }

.icp-card__icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.icp-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.icp-card__teaser {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  font-style: italic;
}

.icp-card__pain {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.icp-card__solve {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================================
   CHAPTER 06 — COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================================ */
.compare-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  min-width: 560px;
}

.compare-table thead tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
}

.compare-table th {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: left;
}

.compare-table th:first-child { color: var(--grey-3); }

.compare-table__bad {
  color: var(--grey-3);
  background: rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.04);
}

.compare-table__good {
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.04);
}

.compare-table__row td {
  padding: 0.875rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.compare-table__row:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }

.compare-table__row td:first-child { color: var(--grey-2); }

.compare-table__row:hover td { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015); }

.compare-table__row .compare-table__bad { background: transparent; }
.compare-table__row .compare-table__good { background: transparent; }

.compare-x {
  color: #ff6b6b;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.compare-check {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================================
   CHAPTER 07 — TESTIMONIALS + FOUNDER
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Featured standalone card ───────────────────────────── */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
}

/* ── Testimonial Carousel ───────────────────────────────── */
.tc-carousel {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.tc-track-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.tc-track {
  display: flex;
  /* will-change applied by JS only during animation — avoids permanent compositing layer */
  /* transition applied via JS */
}

.tc-slide {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  /* width always 100% — set by JS */
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Cards inside carousel — constrained width on large screens */
.tc-slide .testimonial-card {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ── Controls row ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.tc-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* Prev / Next buttons */
.tc-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--grey-1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tc-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #000;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.tc-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: default;
  transform: none;
}

/* Dot indicators */
.tc-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* .tc-dot visuals (size, color, transitions) live in UI/UX upgrades block at EOF
   using ::before pseudo for a larger touch area without layout disruption */
.tc-dot {
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tc-dot:hover:not(.tc-dot--active)::before {
  background: var(--grey-2);
}

/* Light theme adjustments */
[data-theme="light"] .tc-btn { background: var(--bg-3); border-color: var(--border-mid); color: var(--grey-1); }

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.testimonial-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-mid); }

.testimonial-card__stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.testimonial-card__quote {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: normal;
  flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.testimonial-card__avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-card__name {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}

.testimonial-card__role {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.testimonial-card__avatar--photo {
  background: none;
  object-fit: cover;
  font-size: 0;
}

/* Featured card — standalone full-width */
.testimonial-card--featured {
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.22);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-2) 0%, #13132a 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card--featured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 3px; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent), var(--accent-2));
}

.testimonial-card--featured .testimonial-card__author {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.testimonial-card__quote--lg {
  font-size: clamp(0.9375rem, 1.4vw, 1.0625rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.testimonial-card__verified {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.25);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  align-self: center;
}

/* ── Testimonial Badges ──────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonial-card__badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.testimonial-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--grey-3);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.testimonial-badge--li {
  color: #0a66c2;
  border-color: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.35);
  background: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.07);
}

.testimonial-badge--verified {
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.3);
  background: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.07);
}

/* ── Authority Strip ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.authority-strip {
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

.authority-strip__eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.authority-strip__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.authority-card {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.authority-card__bookbadge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.25);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.8rem;
}

.authority-card__quote {
  font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.2vw, 0.9375rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  font-style: italic;
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0;
}

.authority-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  padding-top: 0.875rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.authority-card__avatar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.authority-card__name {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0;
}

.authority-card__bio {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin: 0.15rem 0 0;
}

/* Inline single-card variant (used in cost section and throughout) */
.authority-card--inline {
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

/* Initials avatar — fallback when no photo is provided */
.authority-card__avatar--initials {
  background: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.12);
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Hero Authority Pull-Quote ───────────────────────────── */
.hero__authority {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.125rem;
  background: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.hero__authority-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero__authority-avatar--photo {
  object-fit: cover;
  background: none;
  font-size: 0;
}

.hero__authority-quote {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
}

.hero__authority-credit {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Section Top — ch-tag + chapter-quote in a horizontal row */
.section-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* ── Chapter Quote — unified format, all sections */
.chapter-quote {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
  max-width: 480px;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.125rem;
  background: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.05);
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.5);
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  /* 3D animation starts invisible — GSAP controls entrance */
  opacity: 0;
}

.chapter-quote__avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.08);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.chapter-quote__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.chapter-quote__text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  margin: 0;
}

.chapter-quote__credit {
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .section-top { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .chapter-quote { max-width: 100%; min-width: unset; }
}

/* ── Section Quote — Tier 2: compact contextual strip */
.section-quote {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.04);
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.35);
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  max-width: 680px;
}

.section-quote__avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.35);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.section-quote__avatar--initials {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  background: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.section-quote__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.375rem;
}

.section-quote__text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
}

.section-quote__credit {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Authority Block — Tier 1: centered high-impact quote card */
.authority-block {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3rem) clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  background: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.045);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.18);
  border-radius: 10px;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.authority-block::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 9rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.12);
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.5rem;
  left: 1rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.authority-block__avatar {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: 1.375rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.08);
}

.authority-block__avatar--initials {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.1);
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 auto 1.375rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.08);
}

.authority-block__text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 2.2vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  margin: 0 0 1.375rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.authority-block__credit {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.authority-block__credit em {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ── Dan Martell cite avatar (in time-research block) ────── */
.time-research__cite-avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.3);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ── Testimonial Hero (featured client) ─────────────────── */
.testimonial-hero {
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.testimonial-hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-2) 0%, #13132a 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(0,181,190,0.06), 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* left accent bar */
.testimonial-hero__inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 3px; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent), var(--accent-2));
}

/* subtle background glow */
.testimonial-hero__inner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,181,190,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Left column ── */
.testimonial-hero__left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-hero__avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial-hero__avatar {
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.45);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-2), var(--accent));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0,181,190,0.2);
}

.testimonial-hero__photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.testimonial-hero__initials {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.testimonial-hero__avatar-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,181,190,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: ceoGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.testimonial-hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.testimonial-hero__name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.testimonial-hero__role {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.testimonial-hero__role strong {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testimonial-hero__stars {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #f59e0b;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* ── Right column ── */
.testimonial-hero__right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.25);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  width: fit-content;
}

.testimonial-hero__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.8vw, 1.375rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  border: none;
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonial-hero__quote::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: -0.25rem;
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.5;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: normal;
}

.testimonial-hero__context {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ── Muted placeholder cards ── */
.testimonial-card--muted {
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-card__placeholder-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .testimonial-hero__left {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .testimonial-hero__meta { align-items: flex-start; }
  .testimonial-hero__stars { letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .testimonial-hero__left {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .testimonial-hero__meta { align-items: center; }
}

/* Founder block */
.founder-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-block::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 3px; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent), var(--accent-2));
}

.founder-block__photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.founder-block__photo {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.35);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.founder-block__glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,181,190,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: ceoGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.founder-block__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-block__sig { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }

.founder-block__name {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}

.founder-block__company {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.founder-block__location {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
}

/* ============================================================
   CHAPTER 08 — PROMISE + CHARITY
   ============================================================ */
.promise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
}

.promise-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.promise-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-mid); }

.promise-card--main {
  border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.25);
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.03);
}

.promise-card__icon {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.promise-card--main .promise-card__icon { color: var(--accent); }

.promise-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.promise-card__text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.promise-card__text:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Charity block */
/* ── Impact Duo — Founder + Charity side by side ─────────── */
.impact-duo {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.impact-panel {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

/* Photo background */
.impact-panel__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  filter: brightness(0.45) saturate(0.7);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease-out-expo), filter 0.45s ease;
  will-change: transform, filter;
}
.impact-panel:hover .impact-panel__bg {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  filter: brightness(0.38) saturate(0.6);
}

/* Gradient shade — founder: dark neutral */
.impact-panel__shade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(8,8,16,0.98)  0%,
    rgba(8,8,16,0.72)  45%,
    rgba(8,8,16,0.12) 100%
  );
}
/* Charity: warm navy tint */
.impact-panel__shade--warm {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(15,30,70,0.98) 0%,
    rgba(15,30,70,0.70) 45%,
    rgba(8,8,16,0.08)  100%
  );
}

/* Content */
.impact-panel__body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.impact-panel__label {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Founder avatar row */
.impact-panel__avatar-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}
.impact-panel__avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,181,190,0.1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.impact-panel__name {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0;
}
.impact-panel__meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Quote */
.impact-panel__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(0.9375rem, 1.6vw, 1.125rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.55);
}

/* Charity content */
.impact-panel__flag {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.impact-panel__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
}
.impact-panel__text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin: 0;
}
.impact-panel__text strong { color: var(--accent); }
.impact-panel__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin: 0;
}
.impact-panel__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.impact-panel__donate-note {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Mobile: stack panels */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .impact-duo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .impact-panel { min-height: 440px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .impact-panel { min-height: 380px; }
  .impact-panel__body { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem; }
}

.charity-block {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27,59,111,0.25) 0%, rgba(0,181,190,0.06) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27,59,111,0.4);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.charity-block__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.charity-block__flag {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.charity-block__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.charity-block__text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.charity-block__text strong { color: var(--accent); }

.charity-block__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   CHAPTER 09 — FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.faq-list {
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.faq-item__trigger {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.9375rem, 1.4vw, 1.0625rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.faq-item__trigger:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.faq-item__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.3s;
  position: relative;
}

.faq-item__icon::before,
.faq-item__icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
}

.faq-item__icon::before { width: 10px; height: 1.5px; }
.faq-item__icon::after  { width: 1.5px; height: 10px; }

.faq-item__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-item__icon::after {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq-item__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-item__icon {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.faq-item__body {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.faq-item__body.is-open { max-height: 600px; }

.faq-item__body p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   CHAPTER 10 — THE DECISION
   ============================================================ */
.decision-inner {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.decision-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-block: 1.25rem;
}

.decision-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.875rem);
  color: var(--grey-2);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.decision-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.decision-card {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.decision-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-mid); }

.decision-card--featured {
  border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 48px -12px rgba(0,181,190,0.18);
}

.decision-card--featured:hover { border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.65); }

.decision-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--bg);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.decision-card__header { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }

.decision-card__plan {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
}

.decision-card--featured .decision-card__plan { color: var(--accent); }

.decision-card__price {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.decision-card__price span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.decision-card__detail {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
}

.decision-card__line {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex: 1;
}

.decision-or {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-block: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.decision-or__line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}

.decision-call {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.decision-call__text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.decision-call__sub {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  max-width: 52ch;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.decision-call__note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* ============================================================
   AI-READY CALLOUT
   ============================================================ */
.ai-callout {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(0,181,190,0.05) 0%,
    rgba(108,99,255,0.07) 60%,
    rgba(27,59,111,0.12) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108,99,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-callout::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(108,99,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ai-callout__inner {
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ai-callout__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108,99,255,0.4);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ai-callout__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ai-callout__text {
  font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 64ch;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ai-tools {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ai-tool {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.ai-tool:hover {
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.4);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ============================================================
   IC (INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR) CALLOUT
   ============================================================ */
.ic-callout {
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.ic-callout__icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ic-callout__title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
}

.ic-callout__text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.ic-callout__text strong { color: var(--accent); }

/* IC callout bullet list */
.ic-callout__bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0.625rem 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.ic-callout__bullets li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.ic-callout__bullets .check {
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-style: normal;
  margin-top: 0.05rem;
}
[data-theme="light"] .ic-callout__bullets li { color: var(--grey-2); }

/* ============================================================
   DONATE BUTTON
   ============================================================ */
.donate-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.22s, border-color 0.22s, transform 0.18s, box-shadow 0.22s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.donate-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* ============================================================
   CALENDLY SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.calendly-section {
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.calendly-section__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.calendly-section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-block: 1rem 0.875rem;
}

.calendly-section__sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
  color: var(--grey-2);
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.calendly-widget-wrap {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px -15px rgba(0,181,190,0.12);
}

.calendly-widget-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--accent), var(--accent-2), var(--cta));
  z-index: 1;
}

.calendly-inline-widget {
  display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   DONATE SECTION IN CHARITY
   ============================================================ */
.charity-block__actions {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.charity-block__actions .donate-btn {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.charity-block__donate-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Footer charity note */
.footer__charity {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --- Reduced Motion --------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }

  .reveal-up { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }

  .hero__eyebrow, .hero__headline,
  .hero__sub, .hero__actions,
  .hero__trust, .hero__scroll-cue {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  .hero__scroll-line { animation: none; }
  .ring { animation: none; }
  .orb__glow, .orb__pulse { animation: none; }

  * { transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
}

/* --- Responsive ------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .service-card--featured { grid-column: span 2; }

  .why__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .why__left .section-title { position: static; }

  .scene__svg, .scene__rings, .scene__nodes { width: 520px; height: 520px; }
  .ring--1 { width: 245px; height: 245px; }
  .ring--2 { width: 395px; height: 395px; }

  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__contact { grid-column: span 2; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: flex-start; }

  /* Included — collapse featured card */
  .included__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .inc-card--featured { grid-column: span 2; }

  /* Who — 2 cols */
  .who__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  /* Pricing — stack */
  .pricing__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 480px; }

  /* Cost layout */
  .cost-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Villain */
  .villain-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .villain-stats { flex-direction: column; }
  .villain-stat__div { width: 100%; height: 1px; }
  .vcard { height: 340px; }

  /* ICP grid — 2 col */
  .icp-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* Founder */
  .founder-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .founder-block__photo-wrap { margin-inline: auto; }

  /* Promise */
  .promise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Decision */
  .decision-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 480px; margin-inline: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --nav-h: 60px; }

  .hero__overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8,8,16,0.45) 0%, rgba(8,8,16,0.88) 65%, rgba(8,8,16,0.98) 100%);
  }

  /* Scale scene down on tablet */
  .hero__scene { transform: scale(0.62); transform-origin: center 48%; }

  .br--desktop { display: none; }

  .services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-card--featured { grid-column: span 1; }

  .why__stats { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .stat { flex: 0 0 50%; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 1.25rem; }
  .stat:nth-child(odd):not(:last-child) { border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .stat__divider { display: none; }

  .process__step { grid-template-columns: 3.5rem 1fr; gap: 1rem; }

  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__contact { grid-column: span 1; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: flex-start; }

  /* Trust bar — hide dividers, wrap */
  .trust-bar__divider { display: none; }
  .trust-item { min-width: 45%; padding: 0.625rem 1rem; }

  /* Included — single col */
  .included__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .inc-card--featured { grid-column: span 1; }

  /* Who — 2 col on tablet */
  .who__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* Pricing — 1 col full width */
  .pricing__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 100%; }

  /* ICP — single col */
  .icp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .icp-card { height: auto; perspective: none; }
  .icp-card__front { position: relative; inset: auto; transform: none; border-radius: 6px; }
  .icp-card__back { display: none; }

  /* Testimonials — single col */
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Promise */
  .promise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Charity */
  .charity-block__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .charity-block__flag { font-size: 2.5rem; }

  /* Decision */
  .decision-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 100%; }

  /* Who — single col on 480px (applied earlier) */
}

/* ============================================================
   TIME RESEARCH BLOCK
   ============================================================ */
.time-research {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.time-research__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.time-research__quote em { color: var(--accent); font-style: italic; }
.time-research__quote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
}

.time-research__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .time-research__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .time-research__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 768px)  { .authority-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.trs {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.trs__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.trs__unit {
  font-size: 0.55em;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.trs__label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex: 1;
}
.trs__source {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.trs__source-logo {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.time-research__bottom {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}
.time-research__bottom strong { color: var(--white); }

/* ============================================================
   ICP SCENARIOS
   ============================================================ */
.icp-scenarios__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}
.icp-scenarios__title em { color: var(--grey-2); }

.icp-scene {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s;
}
.icp-scene:has(.icp-scene__trigger[aria-expanded="true"]) {
  border-color: var(--border-mid);
}

.icp-scene__trigger {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 96px;
  /* Left accent bar */
  transition: none;
}

/* Left accent stripe animates in on hover/open */
.icp-scene__trigger::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
  z-index: 3;
}
.icp-scene__trigger:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.icp-scene__trigger[aria-expanded="true"]::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
  background: var(--cta);
}

/* Photo background */
.icp-scene__photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.28) saturate(0.55);
  transform: scale(1.06);
  transition: filter 0.45s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.icp-scene__trigger:hover .icp-scene__photo,
.icp-scene__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .icp-scene__photo {
  filter: brightness(0.2) saturate(0.45);
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Gradient overlay over the photo */
.icp-scene__photo-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(8,8,16,0.88) 0%,
    rgba(8,8,16,0.55) 55%,
    rgba(8,8,16,0.18) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.icp-scene__icon {
  font-size: 1.875rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
}

/* Text wrapper: name + teaser stacked */
.icp-scene__trigger-text {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.icp-scene__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 2vw, 1.3125rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.icp-scene__teaser {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.icp-scene__chevron {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-right: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.2s;
  margin-top: -4px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.icp-scene__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .icp-scene__chevron {
  transform: rotate(-135deg);
  border-color: var(--cta);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.icp-scene__body {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: var(--surface);
}
.icp-scene__body[hidden] { display: none; }

.icp-scene__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .icp-scene__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.icp-scene__col-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.icp-scene__col--before .icp-scene__col-label { color: #ff6b6b; }
.icp-scene__col--after  .icp-scene__col-label { color: var(--accent); }

.icp-scene__list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}
.icp-scene__list li {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}
.icp-scene__list--bad  li::before { content: '✗'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: #ff6b6b; font-size: 0.75rem; top: 2px; }
.icp-scene__list--good li::before { content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.75rem; top: 2px; }

.icp-scene__damage, .icp-scene__gain {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.icp-scene__damage-hrs { color: #ff6b6b; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.icp-scene__gain-hrs   { color: var(--accent); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; }

.icp-scene__tasks { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.icp-scene__tasks-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.icp-scene__task-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.icp-scene__task-chips span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--grey-2);
}

.icp-scene__roi {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .icp-scene__roi { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.icp-scene__roi-block {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.icp-scene__roi-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.icp-scene__roi-desc {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* teaser hidden on mobile */
@media (max-width: 640px) { .icp-scene__teaser { display: none; } }

/* ============================================================
   SAVINGS PANEL
   ============================================================ */
.savings-panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .savings-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.savings-panel__left,
.savings-panel__right {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.savings-panel__right {
  border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0,181,190,0.04) 0%, var(--bg-3) 60%);
}

.savings-panel__label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.savings-panel__breakdown { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.savings-panel__line {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  gap: 1rem;
}
.savings-panel__line span:first-child { flex: 1; }
.savings-panel__bad  { color: #ff6b6b; font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap; }
.savings-panel__good { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap; }

.savings-panel__total-bad,
.savings-panel__total-good {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}
.savings-panel__total-bad  span:last-child { color: #ff6b6b; }
.savings-panel__total-good span:last-child { color: var(--accent); }

.savings-panel__savings-callout {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,181,190,0.15), rgba(0,181,190,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.savings-panel__savings-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
}
.savings-panel__savings-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.savings-panel__savings-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY BETTER THAN DIRECT HIRES
   ============================================================ */
.why-better {
  margin-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
}
.why-better__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .why-better__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .why-better__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.why-better__item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
  min-height: 300px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.why-better__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

/* Full-bleed photo */
.why-better__photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.45) saturate(0.6);
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: filter 0.5s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.why-better__item:hover .why-better__photo {
  filter: brightness(0.35) saturate(0.5);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Dark gradient so text is always readable */
.why-better__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(8,8,16,0.97) 0%,
    rgba(8,8,16,0.72) 45%,
    rgba(8,8,16,0.15) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Text content pinned to bottom */
.why-better__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.why-better__title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
}
.why-better__text {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   BUILT ON TRUST
   ============================================================ */
.trust-section {
  margin-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.trust-section__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.trust-section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.trust-section__title em { color: var(--grey-2); }
.trust-section__sub {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.trust-section__pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .trust-section__pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .trust-section__pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.trust-pillar {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.25s;
}
.trust-pillar:hover { border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.3); }

.trust-pillar__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(0,181,190,0.15);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.trust-pillar__title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
}
.trust-pillar__text {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM LAYER — Apple-level polish
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Scroll Progress Bar ---------------------------------- */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-2) 50%, var(--cta) 100%);
  z-index: 200;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
  will-change: width;
}

/* --- Custom Cursor ---------------------------------------- */
.cursor-dot,
.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform, left, top;
}
.cursor-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--white);
  z-index: 9999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  transition: width 0.2s var(--ease-out-expo), height 0.2s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.cursor-ring {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.55);
  z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
              height 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
              border-color 0.3s;
}
.cursor-ring.is-hovering {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-color: rgba(255, 80, 51, 0.75);
}
.cursor-ring.is-clicking {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-color: rgba(255, 80, 51, 1);
}
/* Hide on touch devices */
@media (hover: none) {
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
}

/* --- Cursor Spotlight ------------------------------------- */
.cursor-spotlight {
  position: fixed;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.055) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  will-change: left, top;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* --- Page Loader ------------------------------------------ */
.page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: var(--bg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out-expo), visibility 0.7s;
}
.page-loader.is-done {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-loader__logo {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: loaderFadeIn 0.5s 0.15s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}
.page-loader__logo img {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.page-loader__bar-wrap {
  width: 140px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-mid);
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: loaderFadeIn 0.5s 0.25s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}
.page-loader__bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--cta));
  animation: loaderBarFill 1.2s 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}
@keyframes loaderFadeIn { to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes loaderBarFill { to { width: 100%; } }

/* --- Noise Grain Texture ---------------------------------- */
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9990;
  opacity: 0.028;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='300' height='300'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.75' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='300' height='300' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 200px 200px;
  background-repeat: repeat;
}

/* --- Hero Ambient Blobs ----------------------------------- */
.hero__blobs {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
}
.hero__blob--1 {
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  background: var(--accent);
  top: -200px;
  right: -80px;
  opacity: 0.28;
  animation: blobDrift1 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__blob--2 {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: var(--accent-2);
  bottom: -80px;
  left: 25%;
  opacity: 0.2;
  animation: blobDrift2 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__blob--3 {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: var(--cta);
  top: 35%;
  left: 8%;
  opacity: 0.13;
  animation: blobDrift3 24s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes blobDrift1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33%       { transform: translate(-50px, 35px) scale(1.08); }
  66%       { transform: translate(25px, -25px) scale(0.94); }
}
@keyframes blobDrift2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%       { transform: translate(40px, -50px) scale(1.12); }
}
@keyframes blobDrift3 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33%       { transform: translate(25px, 35px) scale(1.05); }
  66%       { transform: translate(-25px, 12px) scale(0.97); }
}

/* --- Hero Headline sizing (tuned for 2-line copy) --------- */
.hero__headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.032em !important;
  line-height: 1.02 !important;
  max-width: 20ch !important;
}
.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.22) !important;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem !important;
  font-size: 0.6875rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em !important;
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
}
.hero__eyebrow::before {
  content: '●';
  font-size: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.8;
  animation: eyebrowPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes eyebrowPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.8; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.3; }
}

/* --- Stats Marquee --------------------------------------- */
.stats-marquee {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-block: 1.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.stats-marquee::before,
.stats-marquee::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stats-marquee::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-2), transparent);
}
.stats-marquee::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-2), transparent);
}
.stats-marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 32s linear infinite;
}
.stats-marquee__track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.stats-marquee__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-inline: 2.75rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.stats-marquee__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stats-marquee__label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ── Video Interlude ---------------------------------------- */
.video-interlude {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 8rem) 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.video-interlude::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 30%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,181,190,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.video-interlude .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Two-column layout */
.video-interlude__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem);
}

/* LEFT — portrait video column (9:16) */
.video-interlude__video-col {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: clamp(260px, 32%, 360px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.video-interlude__embed-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0,181,190,0.3),
    0 0 80px rgba(0,181,190,0.15),
    0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}
.video-interlude__iframe {
  /* Facebook's embedded player has a ~65px page-header bar at the top.
     We shift the iframe up exactly that amount so the header is hidden
     above the container, and the 9:16 video content fills the box.
     The iframe HTML height attr (625) = 560 (9:16 of 315px wide) + 65 (header). */
  position: absolute;
  top: -65px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100% + 65px);
  border: none;
  display: block;
}
.video-interlude__play-hint {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.video-interlude__embed-wrap.is-loaded .video-interlude__play-hint {
  opacity: 0;
}
.video-interlude__credit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
}
.video-interlude__credit svg { color: #1877f2; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Video tab switcher */
.video-interlude__tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.625rem;
}
.vi-tab {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.vi-tab:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }
.vi-tab.is-active { border-color: var(--accent); background: rgba(0,181,190,0.12); }
.vi-tab__dot {
  display: block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grey-3);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.vi-tab.is-active .vi-tab__dot { background: var(--accent); }
.vi-tab:hover .vi-tab__dot { background: var(--accent); }

/* RIGHT — copy column */
.video-interlude__copy-col {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.video-interlude__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0.875rem 0 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.video-interlude__title em {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-style: italic;
}
.video-interlude__sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 44ch;
}
.video-interlude__points {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}
.vi-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.vi-point:hover {
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.2);
}
.vi-point__icon {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1em;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.vi-point p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive — stack on mobile */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .video-interlude__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .video-interlude__video-col {
    /* Portrait video: cap at 280px on mobile so it doesn't become full-screen tall */
    width: clamp(200px, 60%, 280px);
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .video-interlude__copy-col {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .vi-point {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .video-interlude__sub {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* --- 3D Card Tilt ---------------------------------------- */
.tilt-card {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.1s ease-out;
  will-change: transform;
}
.tilt-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 0 1px var(--border-mid);
}

/* --- Word-by-Word Reveal ---------------------------------- */
.word-reveal {
  overflow: visible;
}
.word-reveal .word {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s var(--ease-out-expo),
              transform 0.65s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.word-reveal.is-visible .word { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.word-reveal.is-visible .word:nth-child(1)  { transition-delay: 0.00s; }
.word-reveal.is-visible .word:nth-child(2)  { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.word-reveal.is-visible .word:nth-child(3)  { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.word-reveal.is-visible .word:nth-child(4)  { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.word-reveal.is-visible .word:nth-child(5)  { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.word-reveal.is-visible .word:nth-child(6)  { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
.word-reveal.is-visible .word:nth-child(7)  { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.word-reveal.is-visible .word:nth-child(8)  { transition-delay: 0.42s; }
.word-reveal.is-visible .word:nth-child(9)  { transition-delay: 0.48s; }
.word-reveal.is-visible .word:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 0.54s; }

/* --- Button Enhancements ---------------------------------- */
.btn--primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn--primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn--primary:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* --- Nav Underline Hover ---------------------------------- */
.nav__links a {
  position: relative;
}
.nav__links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.nav__links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

/* --- Gradient Divider Lines ------------------------------- */
.divider-glow {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    var(--border-mid) 20%,
    rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.25) 50%,
    var(--border-mid) 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  margin-block: 0;
}

/* --- Section title larger at desktop --------------------- */
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
}

/* --- Reduced motion overrides ---------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring, .cursor-spotlight { display: none; }
  .hero__blob { animation: none; }
  .stats-marquee__track { animation: none; }
  .page-loader { display: none; }
  .word-reveal .word { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HAMBURGER NAV — mobile menu
   ============================================================ */
.nav__burger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
}
.nav__burger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease-out-expo), opacity 0.2s;
  transform-origin: center;
}
.nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav overlay */
.nav__mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--nav-h);
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 8, 16, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 98;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding: 2rem var(--gutter) 4rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.nav__mobile.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: all;
}
.nav__mobile-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.nav__mobile-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--grey-1);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  min-height: 44px;
}
.nav__mobile-links a:hover,
.nav__mobile-links a:focus { color: var(--accent); background: rgba(0,181,190,0.05); }

.nav__mobile-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.nav__mobile-actions .btn { min-height: 52px; font-size: 0.9375rem; }

/* ============================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE — tablet ≤768px, phone ≤480px, small ≤430px
   ============================================================ */

/* ── 1024px: VTL switches to single-rail (covers all tablets + mobile) ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  /* VTL — single-rail layout: node on left, card on right */
  .vtl__step { grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 0 1.25rem; min-width: 0; }
  .vtl__step--left .vtl__card,
  .vtl__step--right .vtl__card   { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; text-align: left; min-width: 0; }
  .vtl__step--left .vtl__node,
  .vtl__step--right .vtl__node   { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
  .vtl__step--left .vtl__spacer,
  .vtl__step--right .vtl__spacer { display: none; }
  .vtl__step--left .vtl__card-tag,
  .vtl__step--left .vtl__checkpoint-badge,
  .vtl__step--left .vtl__free-badge { margin-left: 0; }
  /* Time chip: reset right-align on left steps */
  .vtl__step--left .vtl__time { margin-left: 0; justify-content: flex-start; }
  .vtl__line { left: 28px; }
  .vtl__node { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
  .vtl__node--checkpoint, .vtl__node--final { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
  /* Prevent timeline from overflowing the container */
  .vtl-wrap { overflow-x: hidden; }
  .vtl__card { word-break: break-word; }
}

/* ── 768px: show hamburger, hide desktop nav links ────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav__links  { display: none; }
  .nav__login  { display: none; }
  .nav__divider { display: none; }
  .nav__burger { display: flex; }
  .nav__mobile { display: flex; }

  /* Section padding tighter on tablet */
  .section { padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem); }

  /* Founder photo smaller */
  .founder-block__photo { width: 160px; height: 160px; }
  .founder-block__glow  { width: 200px; height: 200px; }

  /* Pricing cards — full width on tablet */
  .pricing__cards { max-width: 100%; }

  /* Decision cards — full width on tablet */
  .decision-cards { max-width: 100%; }

  /* Chapter-quote — full width, no min-width constraint */
  .chapter-quote { min-width: unset; max-width: 100%; }

  /* ICP teaser hidden on small screens */
  .icp-scene__teaser { display: none; }
  .icp-scene__trigger { padding: 1.125rem 1.25rem; min-height: 76px; }

  /* Promise grid already collapses — ensure gap reduces */
  .promise-grid { gap: 1rem; }

  /* Charity block centered on tablet */
  .charity-block__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }

  /* Compare table scroll hint */
  .compare-wrap::after {
    content: '← scroll →';
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    color: var(--grey-3);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 0.625rem;
  }

  /* Section-top: stack on tablet */
  .section-top { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
}

/* ── 600px: tighten further ───────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  /* Hero: content-height on mobile (overridden by 768px block below anyway) */
  .hero { min-height: auto; }

  /* Hero headline */
  .hero__headline { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9vw, 3.2rem); }

  /* Section title */
  .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.8rem); }

  /* Section top - no absolute for hero (already display:none above) */

  /* Cost layout sub */
  .cost-layout__sub { max-width: 100%; }

  /* Compare table — reduce cell padding */
  .compare-wrap { margin-inline: calc(var(--gutter) * -0.5); }
  .compare-table th,
  .compare-table td { padding: 0.625rem 0.875rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }
  .compare-check,
  .compare-x { font-size: 0.8rem; }

  /* Villain cards on small screens */
  .vcard { height: 300px; }
  .villain-stat { padding: 1.125rem 1.25rem; }

  /* FAQ trigger padding */
  .faq-item__trigger { padding: 1rem 0; min-height: 44px; }

  /* ROI grid already collapses at 600px — handled */

  /* Pricing note */
  .pricing__note { font-size: 0.875rem; text-align: center; }

  /* Calendar widget — full calendar visible */
  .calendly-inline-widget { height: 900px !important; }

  /* Section tag smaller */
  .section-tag { font-size: 0.625rem; }

  /* Stats marquee — smaller text */
  .stats-marquee__num  { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .stats-marquee__item { padding-inline: 1.75rem; }

  /* Video interlude — full width on stack */
  .video-interlude__video-col { min-width: unset; width: 100%; }
  .video-interlude__copy-col  { text-align: left; align-items: flex-start; }

  /* ICP scene trigger font */
  .icp-scene__name { font-size: 0.9375rem; }
  .icp-scene__trigger { min-height: 56px; }
}

/* ── 768px: collapse hero to single column ────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Reset full-viewport stretch so hero fits content naturally */
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  /* Hide scroll cue — not needed when hero isn't full-screen */
  .hero__scroll-cue { display: none; }

  /* Single-column: mascot on top, text below */
  .hero__layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    min-height: auto;
    gap: 0;
    padding-top: 0;
    align-items: start;
  }

  /* Show mascot above text — small and centred */
  .hero__image-wrap {
    display: flex;
    order: -1;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
    pointer-events: none;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }

  .hero__mascot {
    height: 32vh;
    max-height: 230px;
    filter:
      drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(0,181,190,0.25))
      drop-shadow(0 -6px 20px rgba(255,80,51,0.08));
  }

  /* Text block — centred */
  .hero__text {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 5vh, 3.5rem);
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero__eyebrow { text-align: center; }

  .hero__actions {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Trust strip — centred and wraps */
  .hero__trust {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.3rem 0.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  /* Hide long-form separators on mobile trust strip */
  .hero__trust-sep { display: none; }
  .hero__trust-text {
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  /* Lighter gradient so mascot top is visible */
  .hero__overlay {
    background:
      linear-gradient(to bottom,
        rgba(8,8,16,0.10) 0%,
        rgba(8,8,16,0.50) 45%,
        rgba(8,8,16,0.95) 75%,
        rgba(8,8,16,1.00) 100%);
  }
}

/* ── 480px: phone optimisation ────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Nav height */
  :root { --nav-h: 56px; }

  /* Hero mascot — compact on small phones */
  .hero__mascot { height: 26vh; max-height: 190px; }

  /* Hero headline tighter */
  .hero__headline { font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 2.8rem); max-width: 100%; }
  .hero__sub { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.6; }

  /* VTL — slim single-col */
  .vtl__step { grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 0 0.875rem; }
  .vtl__line { left: 22px; }
  .vtl__node { width: 42px; height: 42px; }
  .vtl__node--checkpoint, .vtl__node--final { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
  .vtl__num { font-size: 0.5rem; }
  .vtl__card { padding: 1rem 1.125rem; }

  /* Cost display number */
  .cost-display__number { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 12vw, 3.5rem); }

  /* Testimonial card padding */
  .testimonial-card { padding: 1.25rem; }
  .testimonial-card__quote { font-size: 0.875rem; }

  /* Decision headline */
  .decision-headline { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 8vw, 2.25rem); }

  /* Promise card padding */
  .promise-card { padding: 1.25rem; }

  /* Trust pillars gap */
  .trust-section__pillars { gap: 1rem; }
  .trust-pillar { padding: 1.25rem; }

  /* Charity flag smaller */
  .charity-block__flag { font-size: 2rem; }

  /* Cost calc slider — bigger hit area */
  .cost-calc__slider { height: 5px; }
  .cost-calc__slider::-webkit-slider-thumb { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
  .cost-calc__slider::-moz-range-thumb { width: 28px; height: 28px; }

  /* Chapter-quote avatar smaller */
  .chapter-quote__avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .chapter-quote__text { font-size: 0.875rem; }
  .chapter-quote { padding: 0.75rem; }

  /* Section padding */
  .section { padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 4rem); }

  /* Why better grid */
  .why-better__grid { gap: 0.875rem; }
  .why-better__item { min-height: 260px; }
  .why-better__content { padding: 1.25rem; }

  /* Founder block photo */
  .founder-block__photo { width: 130px; height: 130px; }
  .founder-block__glow  { width: 170px; height: 170px; }
  .founder-block__quote { font-size: 1.05rem; }

  /* Compare table cell padding */
  .compare-table th,
  .compare-table td { padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem; font-size: 0.75rem; }

  /* ICP scene body inner padding */
  .icp-scene__body { padding: 1rem; }
  .icp-scene__col { padding: 1rem; }
  .icp-scene__task-chips { gap: 0.375rem; }
  .icp-scene__task-chips span { font-size: 0.6875rem; padding: 0.3rem 0.625rem; }

  /* Video interlude copy */
  .video-interlude__title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 7vw, 2rem); }
  .video-interlude__sub { font-size: 0.875rem; }
  .vi-point p { font-size: 0.875rem; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer__brand { text-align: center; }
  .footer__nav ul { align-items: center; }
  .footer__contact { align-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .footer__address { font-size: 0.8125rem; }
}

/* ── 430px: small phone catch-all ─────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 430px) {
  /* Tighten gutter */
  :root { --gutter: 1rem; }

  /* Nav logo text — hide on very small if needed */
  .nav__logo { font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .nav__logo-mark { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

  /* Hero headline */
  .hero__headline { font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 9.5vw, 2.5rem); }

  /* Section title */
  .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 8vw, 2.25rem); }

  /* Pricing card amount */
  .pricing-card__amount { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 10vw, 2.75rem); }
  .decision-card__price { font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 2.5rem); }

  /* Calendly widget */
  .calendly-inline-widget { height: 780px !important; }

  /* Cost display number */
  .cost-display__number { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 11vw, 3rem); }

  /* ICP trigger */
  .icp-scene__trigger { padding: 0.875rem 1rem; }

  /* FAQ trigger */
  .faq-item__trigger { font-size: 0.9375rem; }

  /* Testimonial card */
  .testimonial-card { padding: 1rem; }
  .testimonial-card__stars { font-size: 0.875rem; }

  /* Chapter progress pill — smaller dots on tiny phones */
  .ch-progress__dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; }
  .ch-progress__track { padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem; gap: 0.3rem; }

  /* Stats marquee */
  .stats-marquee__num { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .stats-marquee__label { font-size: 0.5625rem; }
  .stats-marquee__item { padding-inline: 1.25rem; gap: 0.875rem; }

  /* VTL smallest */
  .vtl__step { grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr; gap: 0 0.625rem; }
  .vtl__line { left: 19px; }
  .vtl__node { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
  .vtl__node--checkpoint, .vtl__node--final { width: 42px; height: 42px; }

  /* Video interlude gap */
  .video-interlude__points { gap: 0.875rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONVERSION ELEMENTS — hero trust strip, self-serve links,
   sticky mobile CTA
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Hero trust strip ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero__trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s var(--ease-out-expo) both 0.72s;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
}
.hero__trust-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}
.hero__trust-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
.hero__trust-text { white-space: nowrap; }
[data-theme="light"] .hero__trust          { color: var(--grey-3); }
[data-theme="light"] .hero__trust-sep      { color: var(--border-mid); }
[data-theme="light"] .hero__trust-stars    { color: #d97706; }

/* hero__trust reduced motion handled by global block above */

/* ── Pricing card self-serve link ─────────────────────────── */
.pricing-card__self-serve {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.7375rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.pricing-card__self-serve:hover { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: underline; }

/* On dark/featured card the text needs to start lighter */
.pricing-card__self-serve--on-dark { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); }
.pricing-card__self-serve--on-dark:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); text-decoration: underline; }

[data-theme="light"] .pricing-card__self-serve          { color: var(--grey-2); }
[data-theme="light"] .pricing-card__self-serve:hover    { color: var(--accent); }
[data-theme="light"] .pricing-card__self-serve--on-dark { color: var(--grey-3); }


/* ── Touch devices: increase tap areas globally ────────────── */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  .nav__links a,
  .nav__login,
  .btn { min-height: 44px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }

  .faq-item__trigger { min-height: 52px; }
  .icp-scene__trigger { min-height: 56px; }
  .ch-progress__item { min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px; }

  /* Disable magnetic button effect on touch */
  .btn--primary, .btn--nav { transform: none !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   VE VS VA DISTINCTION BLOCK
   ============================================================ */
.ve-vs-va {
  margin-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
}

.ve-vs-va__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 48px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
}

.ve-vs-va__col { padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); }

.ve-vs-va__col--va {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.ve-vs-va__col--ve {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(0,181,190,0.09) 0%, rgba(0,181,190,0.04) 100%);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.2);
  position: relative;
}
.ve-vs-va__col--ve::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,181,190,0.6), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ve-vs-va__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.5875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.125rem;
}
.ve-vs-va__badge--ve {
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.28);
}

.ve-vs-va__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.375rem;
}
.ve-vs-va__col--va .ve-vs-va__heading { color: var(--grey-2); }
.ve-vs-va__col--ve .ve-vs-va__heading { color: var(--white); }

.ve-vs-va__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}
.ve-vs-va__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ve-vs-va__list li::before {
  content: '–';
  color: var(--grey-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.05em;
}
.ve-vs-va__col--ve .ve-vs-va__list li { color: var(--grey-1); }
.ve-vs-va__col--ve .ve-vs-va__list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  margin-top: 0.2em;
}

.ve-vs-va__divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.2);
  position: relative;
}
.ve-vs-va__vs {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 0.5875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  text-orientation: mixed;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.25rem;
}

.ve-vs-va__tagline {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--grey-2);
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.ve-vs-va__tagline em { color: var(--accent); font-style: italic; }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .ve-vs-va__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ve-vs-va__divider {
    height: 40px;
    width: 100%;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  }
  .ve-vs-va__divider::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .ve-vs-va__vs {
    writing-mode: initial;
    text-orientation: initial;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
  .ve-vs-va__col--va { opacity: 0.72; }
}
[data-theme="light"] .ve-vs-va__grid { background: var(--bg-3); }
[data-theme="light"] .ve-vs-va__vs   { background: var(--bg-3); }
[data-theme="light"] .ve-vs-va__col--ve { background: rgba(0,181,190,0.05); }

/* ============================================================
   3-COLUMN COMPARE TABLE — middle "Typical VA Agency" column
   ============================================================ */
.compare-table__mid {
  color: var(--grey-2);
  background: rgba(255,160,0,0.03);
}
.compare-partial {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #d97706;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.compare-table__row .compare-table__mid { background: transparent; }
[data-theme="light"] .compare-table__mid { background: rgba(255,160,0,0.04); }

/* ============================================================
   AI CAPABILITIES STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.ai-strip {
  margin-top: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(0,181,190,0.07) 0%,
    rgba(108,99,255,0.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.22);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ai-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,181,190,0.11), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ai-strip__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.ai-strip__tag {
  font-size: 0.5875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}
.ai-strip__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ai-strip__headline em { color: var(--accent); font-style: italic; }
.ai-strip__sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.ai-strip__right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.ai-strip__stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}
.ai-strip__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.ai-strip__stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.ai-strip__tools {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.ai-strip__tool {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.875rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ai-strip__tool-dot {
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ai-strip__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
[data-theme="light"] .ai-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(0,181,190,0.06) 0%,
    rgba(108,99,255,0.03) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.18);
}
[data-theme="light"] .ai-strip__tool {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  color: var(--grey-1);
}

/* ============================================================
   LEAD CAPTURE — book offer card
   ============================================================ */

/* ── 3D Book Mockup ──────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes bookFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-22deg) rotateX(3deg) translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-22deg) rotateX(3deg) translateY(-10px); }
}

.book-mockup {
  position: relative;
  width: 200px;
  height: 270px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  animation: bookFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* Spine — left edge */
.book-mockup__spine {
  position: absolute;
  left: -18px;
  top: 4px;
  bottom: 4px;
  width: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #08080f, #1a1a2e);
  border-radius: 3px 0 0 3px;
  transform: rotateY(90deg) translateZ(-10px);
  /* Fake perspective with skew */
  transform: skewY(-1deg);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

/* Cover face */
.book-mockup__cover {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f0f1e 0%, #0d0d18 60%, #121224 100%);
  border-radius: 3px 8px 8px 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 22px 18px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,80,51,0.1),
    0 0 60px rgba(255,80,51,0.12);
}

/* Accent stripe at very top */
.book-mockup__accent-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cta) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
}

.book-mockup__eyebrow {
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cta);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  margin: 8px 0 10px;
}

.book-mockup__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 400;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.book-mockup__desc {
  font-size: 9px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.book-mockup__divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  margin: 14px 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.book-mockup__chapters {
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Spacer pushes footer to bottom */
.book-mockup__footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.book-mockup__logo {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.book-mockup__brand {
  font-size: 7.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* Pages edge — right side */
.book-mockup__pages {
  position: absolute;
  right: -7px;
  top: 5px;
  bottom: 5px;
  width: 9px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    #c8c8d4 0px,
    #c8c8d4 1px,
    #e4e4ee 1px,
    #e4e4ee 4px
  );
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
  box-shadow: 2px 0 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Shadow below book */
.book-mockup__shadow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 30px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Proof strip below book */
.book-side__proof {
  text-align: center;
}
.book-side__stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.book-side__line {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.book-side__sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
}

/* ── Lead capture grid ───────────────────────────────────── */
.lead-capture {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  background: var(--bg-2);
}

/* Book side */
.lead-capture__book-side {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0e0e1c 0%, #0a0a14 100%);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ── Visual panel (left) — kept for CSS compat ─────────── */
.lead-capture__visual {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lead-capture__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  filter: brightness(0.45) saturate(0.75);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.lead-capture:hover .lead-capture__img { transform: scale(1.03); }

.lead-capture__visual-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(8, 8, 18, 0.97) 0%,
    rgba(8, 8, 18, 0.55) 45%,
    rgba(8, 8, 18, 0.05) 100%
  );
}

.lead-capture__visual-inner {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}

.lead-capture__visual-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.lead-capture__perks {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.lead-capture__perks li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(232, 232, 236, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.lead-capture__perk-icon {
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.lead-capture__trust-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.875rem;
}

/* ── Form panel (right) ───────────────────────────────────── */
.lead-capture__panel {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lead-capture__tag {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.lead-capture__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.lead-capture__sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.lead-capture__form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.lead-capture__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.lead-capture__field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.375rem;
}

.lead-capture__label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.lead-capture__req { color: var(--cta); }

.lead-capture__input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.8125rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.lead-capture__input::placeholder { color: var(--grey-3); }
.lead-capture__input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: rgba(0, 181, 190, 0.55);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}
.lead-capture__select { cursor: pointer; }
.lead-capture__select option { background: var(--bg-3); color: var(--white); }

.lead-capture__btn { margin-top: 0.25rem; }

.lead-capture__status {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 1.2em;
  color: var(--grey-2);
}
.lead-capture__status--success { color: var(--accent); }
.lead-capture__status--error   { color: var(--cta); }

.lead-capture__disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ── Responsive ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .lead-capture {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .lead-capture__book-side {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .book-mockup {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .book-side__proof {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .lead-capture__visual {
    min-height: 260px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .lead-capture__book-side {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .book-side__proof {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .lead-capture__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── Light theme ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
[data-theme="light"] .lead-capture { border-color: var(--border); }
[data-theme="light"] .lead-capture__panel { background: var(--bg-2); }
[data-theme="light"] .lead-capture__visual-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(240, 240, 248, 0.97) 0%,
    rgba(240, 240, 248, 0.5) 45%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}
[data-theme="light"] .lead-capture__visual-eyebrow,
[data-theme="light"] .lead-capture__perk-icon { color: var(--accent); }
[data-theme="light"] .lead-capture__perks li { color: var(--grey-1); }
[data-theme="light"] .lead-capture__trust-badge {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  border-color: var(--border);
  color: var(--grey-2);
}
[data-theme="light"] .lead-capture__input {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-color: var(--border);
  color: var(--grey-1);
}
[data-theme="light"] .lead-capture__select option { background: var(--bg); color: var(--grey-1); }

/* ============================================================
   AUDIT FIXES — Batch 2026-06
   ============================================================ */


/* ── #3 Rating Badge ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.rating-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.rating-badge__stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.rating-badge__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.rating-badge__score {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}
.rating-badge__label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.rating-badge__divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--border-mid);
}
.rating-badge__count {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.rating-badge__num {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.rating-badge__sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── #8 Chapter progress — show labels only on hover/active ── */
.ch-progress__label {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ch-progress__item:hover .ch-progress__label,
.ch-progress__item.is-active .ch-progress__label {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── #9 Sticky mid-page CTA bar ───────────────────────────── */
.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(120%);
  z-index: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.3);
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,181,190,0.08);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 2rem);
}
.sticky-cta:not([hidden]) {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
/* When hidden attr is present, keep it invisible */
.sticky-cta[hidden] { display: flex; visibility: hidden; }
.sticky-cta__text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.sticky-cta__btn { padding: 0.45rem 1rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.sticky-cta__close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  padding: 0.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.sticky-cta__close:hover { color: var(--white); }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sticky-cta__text { display: none; }
}

/* ── #11 Tools strip ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.tools-strip {
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.tools-strip__label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.tools-strip__logos {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem 0;
}
.tools-strip__tool {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.tools-strip__tool:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.tools-strip__sep {
  color: var(--border-mid);
  padding: 0 0.1rem;
}

/* ── #12 Promise card icon glow ───────────────────────────── */
.promise-card__icon {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0,181,190,0.18);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
.promise-card:hover .promise-card__icon {
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(0,181,190,0.3);
}

/* ── #13 Footer CTA row ───────────────────────────────────── */
.footer__cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.footer__cta-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.footer__cta-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.footer__cta-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  max-width: 480px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer__cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .footer__cta-sub { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ── #14 Hero trust avatar ───────────────────────────────── */
.hero__trust-avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   AUDIT BATCH — June 2026
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. Vy sub-text — raise to readable minimum */
.hero__video-vy__sub { font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* 2. ICP scene icon — switch from emoji font-size to SVG display */
.icp-scene__icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  background: rgba(0,181,190,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,181,190,0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.icp-scene__icon svg { display: block; }

/* 3. Pricing urgency chip */
.pricing-card__urgency {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #4ade80;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.pricing-card__urgency::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ade80;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #4ade80;
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

/* 4. Pricing self-serve — visual separation from primary CTA */
.pricing-card__self-serve {
  margin-top: 0.875rem !important;
  padding-top: 0.875rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.pricing-card--featured .pricing-card__self-serve {
  border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

/* 5. Promise card — 30-day guarantee stamp */
.promise-card--main { position: relative; overflow: visible; }
.promise-card__stamp {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1rem;
  right: -1rem;
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(0,181,190,0.45);
  z-index: 2;
  line-height: 1;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.promise-card__stamp-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #000;
  line-height: 1;
}
.promise-card__stamp-unit {
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.promise-card__stamp-label {
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .promise-card__stamp { width: 60px; height: 60px; top: -0.75rem; right: -0.75rem; }
  .promise-card__stamp-num { font-size: 1.25rem; }
}

/* 6. Rating badge source */
.rating-badge__source {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.rating-badge__source:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* 7. Lead capture peek bullets */
.lead-capture__peek {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.lead-capture__peek li {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.lead-capture__peek li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.05em;
}

/* 8. FAQ group labels */
.faq-group-label {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 1.25rem 0 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.faq-group-label:first-child { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; }

/* 9. Cost display CTA */
.cost-display__cta {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* 10. VTL milestone launch pill — ensure SVG aligns */
.vtl__milestone-pill--launch svg { vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.3rem; }

/* ============================================================
   UI/UX PRO MAX — Accessibility & Interaction Upgrades
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Global focus-visible ring — consistent 2px teal outline
   Applied to every interactive element that lacks its own ring */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
/* Remove outline for mouse users — only show on keyboard nav */
:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
  outline: none;
}

/* ── Nav links — keyboard focus indicator ───────────────── */
.nav__links a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ── Hamburger burger button ─────────────────────────────── */
.nav__burger:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ── Theme toggle ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.theme-toggle:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ── Video control buttons ───────────────────────────────── */
.hero__sound-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ── Carousel prev/next buttons — upgrade to 44×44 touch min */
.tc-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}
.tc-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ── Carousel dots — bigger hit area (8px visual, 44px touch) */
.tc-dot {
  position: relative;
  padding: 18px 6px;   /* expands hit area to ~44px tall */
  margin: -18px -6px;  /* negative margin cancels layout expansion */
  background: transparent;  /* reset — real background on ::before */
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.tc-dot::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border-mid);
  transition: background 0.25s, width 0.25s, border-radius 0.25s;
}
.tc-dot--active::before {
  background: var(--accent);
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.tc-dot:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ── Chapter progress rail items — expand touch target ────── */
.ch-progress__item {
  padding: 10px 6px;       /* minimum 44px hit height */
  margin: -10px -6px;      /* cancel layout expansion */
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.ch-progress__item:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ── FAQ toggle buttons ──────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-item__q:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ── Sticky CTA close button ─────────────────────────────── */
.sticky-cta__close:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ── Light theme dot overrides — use ::before now ───────── */
[data-theme="light"] .tc-dot::before { background: var(--border-mid); }
[data-theme="light"] .tc-dot--active::before { background: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================================
   UPGRADE BATCH — skeleton · swipe hint · font floors ·
   card animation · scroll-spy · crossfade · reduced-motion
   ============================================================ */

/* ── 1. Video loading skeleton ────────────────────────────── */
.hero__video-skeleton {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1; /* below overlay (2) and top-mask (3) */
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--bg-3);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.hero__video-skeleton__shimmer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.045) 45%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.07) 50%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.045) 55%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  animation: skeleton-sweep 2s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes skeleton-sweep {
  0%   { background-position: 150% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -150% 0; }
}
.hero__video-skeleton__icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  transform: translateX(2px); /* optical center for play icon */
}
/* JS adds .is-loaded → fades out then display:none */
.hero__video-skeleton.is-loaded {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── 2. Carousel swipe hint ───────────────────────────────── */
.tc-swipe-hint {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--grey-3);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  /* JS adds .is-visible to trigger animation */
}
.tc-swipe-hint.is-visible {
  animation: swipe-hint-in 0.45s 0.6s ease forwards,
             swipe-hint-out 0.35s 3.2s ease forwards;
}
.tc-swipe-hint__arrow--left {
  animation: nudge-left 1.1s 0.9s ease-in-out 2;
}
.tc-swipe-hint__arrow--right {
  animation: nudge-right 1.1s 0.9s ease-in-out 2;
}
@keyframes swipe-hint-in  { to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes swipe-hint-out { to { opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes nudge-left  {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
  40%      { transform: translateX(-4px); }
}
@keyframes nudge-right {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
  40%      { transform: translateX(4px); }
}

/* ── 3. Font size floors (WCAG 12px minimum) ─────────────── */
.ceo__label    { font-size: 0.75rem; }  /* was 0.6rem (9.6px) → now 12px */
.ceo__sublabel { font-size: 0.65rem; }  /* was 0.5rem (8px)   → now 10.4px */

/* ── 4. Testimonial card enter animation ─────────────────── */
@keyframes card-enter {
  from { opacity: 0.55; transform: scale(0.965); }
  to   { opacity: 1;    transform: scale(1); }
}
.tc-slide.is-active .testimonial-card {
  animation: card-enter 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}

/* ── 5. Nav scroll-spy active link ───────────────────────── */
.nav__links a.is-spy-active {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.nav__links a.is-spy-active::after {
  /* reuse the underline the nav already has on hover */
  width: 100%;
}

/* ── 6. Carousel crossfade blend ─────────────────────────── */
.tc-slide {
  transition: opacity 0.26s ease;
}
.tc-track.is-transitioning .tc-slide {
  opacity: 0.65;
}
.tc-track.is-transitioning .tc-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── 7. Reduced-motion overrides ─────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  /* Skeleton: no sweeping shimmer */
  .hero__video-skeleton__shimmer { animation: none; }
  /* Swipe hint: no nudge arrows, still show text */
  .tc-swipe-hint__arrow--left,
  .tc-swipe-hint__arrow--right  { animation: none; }
  /* Card enter: instant, no scale */
  .tc-slide.is-active .testimonial-card { animation: none; }
  /* Crossfade: no opacity dip */
  .tc-slide { transition: none; }
}


/* Homepage free-funnel teasers — stack on mobile + hover */
.free-funnels > a:hover { border-color: var(--accent) !important; transform: translateY(-3px); }
@media (max-width: 680px) { .free-funnels { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; } }

/* ============================================================
   UNIFIED NAV (.snav) — same component as institutional pages
   Fixed, theme-aware via [data-theme]. Reuses brand vars.
   ============================================================ */
.snav { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100; background: rgba(8,8,16,0.72); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
[data-theme="light"] .snav { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
.snav__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; height: 68px; }
.snav__logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; text-decoration: none; }
.snav__logo img { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 8px; }
.snav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; margin-left: auto; list-style: none; }
.snav__links a { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--grey-2); padding: 8px 13px; border-radius: 8px; transition: color .2s, background .2s; text-decoration: none; }
.snav__links a:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
[data-theme="light"] .snav__links a:hover { background: rgba(15,20,40,0.05); }
.snav__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.snav__actions .btn { padding: 9px 17px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.snav__login { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--grey-2); padding: 8px 6px; text-decoration: none; }
.snav__login:hover { color: var(--white); }
.snav__toggle { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 9px; border: 1px solid var(--border-mid); background: transparent; color: var(--grey-2); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; flex-shrink: 0; transition: color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.snav__toggle:hover { color: var(--white); border-color: var(--accent); }
.snav__toggle .moon { display: none; } .snav__toggle .sun { display: block; }
[data-theme="light"] .snav__toggle .sun { display: none; } [data-theme="light"] .snav__toggle .moon { display: block; }
.snav__burger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; width: 40px; height: 40px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; }
.snav__burger span { width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--grey-1); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform .25s, opacity .25s; }
.snav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.snav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.snav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
.snav__mobile { display: none; position: fixed; inset: 68px 0 0; z-index: 99; background: rgba(8,8,16,0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); padding: 1.5rem clamp(1.1rem,4vw,2rem); flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
[data-theme="light"] .snav__mobile { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98); }
.snav__mobile.is-open { display: flex; }
.snav__mobile a { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--grey-1); padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none; }
.snav__mobile a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.snav__mobile .btn { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .snav__links, .snav__login { display: none; } .snav__burger { display: flex; } }

/* ── Universal footer (shared with institutional pages) ─────── */
.sfooter { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--bg-2); padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) 2rem; }
.sfooter .container { max-width: 1200px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(1.1rem, 4vw, 2rem); }
.sfooter__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.sfooter__brand-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.sfooter__brand-logo img { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 8px; }
.sfooter__tag { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--grey-2); max-width: 34ch; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.sfooter__col h4 { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-3); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.sfooter__col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sfooter__col a { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--grey-2); text-decoration: none; }
.sfooter__col a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.sfooter__social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 1rem; }
.sfooter__social a { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 9px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--grey-2); }
.sfooter__social a:hover { color: var(--accent); border-color: rgba(0,181,190,0.3); }
[data-theme="light"] .sfooter__social a { background: rgba(15,20,40,0.03); }
.sfooter__charity { color: var(--grey-2); }
.sfooter__bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 1.5rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--grey-3); }
.sfooter__bottom p { margin: 0; }
.sfooter__bottom a { color: var(--grey-3); text-decoration: none; }
.sfooter__bottom a:hover { color: var(--grey-1); }
@media (max-width: 940px) { .sfooter__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .sfooter__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .sfooter__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }

/* ── Motion polish: press feedback, nav elevation, tabular figures ── */
.btn { transition: background-color .25s var(--ease-in-out), border-color .25s var(--ease-in-out), color .25s var(--ease-in-out), box-shadow .25s var(--ease-in-out), fill .25s var(--ease-in-out), transform .12s var(--ease-in-out); }
.btn:active { transform: scale(0.97); }
.snav { transition: background .25s var(--ease-in-out), box-shadow .25s var(--ease-in-out); }
.snav.is-scrolled { background: rgba(8,8,16,0.93); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.28); }
[data-theme="light"] .snav.is-scrolled { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15,20,40,0.10); }
.stat__num, .cost-display__num, .pricing__amount { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .btn:active { transform: none; } }

/* ── Press feedback for the unified nav toggle ── */
.snav__toggle { transition: transform .12s ease, color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.snav__toggle:active { transform: scale(0.9); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .snav__toggle:active { transform: none; } }

/* Press feedback on pricing CTA links — match portal tactility */
.pricing-card__self-serve { transition: transform .14s ease, background .25s, border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s; }
.pricing-card__self-serve:active { transform: scale(0.98); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .pricing-card__self-serve:active { transform: none; } }

/* ═══ Nav dropdown — Who We Serve ▾ (shared with site.css) ═══ */
.snav__has-sub { position: relative; }
.snav__has-sub > a::after { content: '▾'; font-size: .7em; margin-left: 5px; opacity: .7; display: inline-block; transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
.snav__has-sub:hover > a::after, .snav__has-sub:focus-within > a::after { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.snav__sub { position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border-mid); border-radius: 16px; padding: 8px; box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -22px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .18s var(--ease), transform .18s var(--ease); z-index: 200; }
.snav__has-sub:hover .snav__sub, .snav__has-sub:focus-within .snav__sub { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(2px); }
.snav__mega { min-width: 290px; }
.snav__mega--2 { min-width: 470px; }
.snav__mega-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2px; }
.snav__mega-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2px 6px; }
.snav__mi { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px; padding: 9px 11px; border-radius: 12px; text-decoration: none; transition: background .15s var(--ease); }
.snav__mi:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
[data-theme="light"] .snav__mi:hover { background: rgba(15,20,40,0.05); }
.snav__mi-ic { flex-shrink: 0; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 9px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--accent); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 12%, transparent); border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 26%, transparent); }
.snav__mi-ic .ico { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.snav__mi-tx { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; min-width: 0; }
.snav__mi-t { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.2; }
.snav__mi-d { font-size: .735rem; color: var(--grey-3); line-height: 1.3; white-space: nowrap; }
.snav__mi.is-current .snav__mi-t { color: var(--accent); }
.snav__sub-all { display: block; margin-top: 4px; padding: 10px 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; font-size: .82rem; text-decoration: none; transition: background .15s var(--ease); }
.snav__sub-all:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 10%, transparent); }
.snav__mobile-sub { padding-left: 2rem !important; font-size: .92rem !important; opacity: .82; }

/* ═══ inline SVG icons (emoji replacement) ═══ */
.ico { display: inline-block; width: 1em; height: 1em; vertical-align: -0.15em; flex: none; }
.card__icon .ico { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.snav__mobile-sub .ico { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--accent); }
.snav__mobile-sub .ico { margin-right: 8px; }
.role-card__icon, .ns-hero__glyph { color: var(--accent); }
.sfooter__charity .ico { color: var(--cta); margin-right: 5px; vertical-align: -0.18em; }

/* Forge-style display weighting */
h1, h2, h3, .section-title, .hero__headline, .hpx__title, .hpx__name { font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.022em; }
.hpx__title em, .hero__headline em, .section-title em { font-style: normal; }
