/* Attrio shared stylesheet. Fonts are self-hosted in /fonts (CSP font-src self). */
/* IBM Plex Mono 400 normal · latin-ext */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url(/fonts/ibm-plex-mono-400-normal-latin-ext.woff2) format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0100-02BA, U+02BD-02C5, U+02C7-02CC, U+02CE-02D7, U+02DD-02FF, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+1D00-1DBF, U+1E00-1E9F, U+1EF2-1EFF, U+2020, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20C0, U+2113, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF;
}
/* IBM Plex Mono 400 normal · latin */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url(/fonts/ibm-plex-mono-400-normal-latin.woff2) format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}
/* IBM Plex Mono 500 normal · latin-ext */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url(/fonts/ibm-plex-mono-500-normal-latin-ext.woff2) format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0100-02BA, U+02BD-02C5, U+02C7-02CC, U+02CE-02D7, U+02DD-02FF, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+1D00-1DBF, U+1E00-1E9F, U+1EF2-1EFF, U+2020, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20C0, U+2113, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF;
}
/* IBM Plex Mono 500 normal · latin */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url(/fonts/ibm-plex-mono-500-normal-latin.woff2) format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}
/* Instrument Serif 400 italic · latin-ext */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Instrument Serif';
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url(/fonts/instrument-serif-400-italic-latin-ext.woff2) format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0100-02BA, U+02BD-02C5, U+02C7-02CC, U+02CE-02D7, U+02DD-02FF, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+1D00-1DBF, U+1E00-1E9F, U+1EF2-1EFF, U+2020, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20C0, U+2113, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF;
}
/* Instrument Serif 400 italic · latin */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Instrument Serif';
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url(/fonts/instrument-serif-400-italic-latin.woff2) format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}
/* Instrument Serif 400 normal · latin-ext */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Instrument Serif';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url(/fonts/instrument-serif-400-normal-latin-ext.woff2) format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0100-02BA, U+02BD-02C5, U+02C7-02CC, U+02CE-02D7, U+02DD-02FF, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+1D00-1DBF, U+1E00-1E9F, U+1EF2-1EFF, U+2020, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20C0, U+2113, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF;
}
/* Instrument Serif 400 normal · latin */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Instrument Serif';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url(/fonts/instrument-serif-400-normal-latin.woff2) format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}
/* Space Grotesk 300-700 normal · latin-ext */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 300 700;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url(/fonts/space-grotesk-300-700-normal-latin-ext.woff2) format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0100-02BA, U+02BD-02C5, U+02C7-02CC, U+02CE-02D7, U+02DD-02FF, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+1D00-1DBF, U+1E00-1E9F, U+1EF2-1EFF, U+2020, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20C0, U+2113, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF;
}
/* Space Grotesk 300-700 normal · latin */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 300 700;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url(/fonts/space-grotesk-300-700-normal-latin.woff2) format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}

:root{
  --g1:#9FA5D5;   /* deep blue */
  --g2:#B4BEC4;   /* purple */
  --g3:#E8F5C8;   /* magenta */
  --grad:linear-gradient(100deg,#9FA5D5 0%,#B4BEC4 45%,#CBDCA8 72%,#E8F5C8 100%);
  --grad-soft:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(159,165,213,.12),rgba(180,190,196,.12) 52%,rgba(232,245,200,.12));
  --accent:#5A62B0;        /* mid-stop, for solid single-colour needs */
  --accent-deep:#4A52A0;   /* passes AA on white for text */
  --accent-wash:rgba(159,165,213,.12);
    --paper:#FCFCFA;
    --white:#FFFFFF;
    --ink:#15171C;
    --ink-2:#3A3E46;
    --muted:#6B7079;
    --muted-2:#6B7079;
    --line:rgba(21,23,28,.08);
    --line-soft:rgba(21,23,28,.05);

    --gold:#5A62B0;
    --gold-lt:#9FA5D5;
    --gold-deep:#4A52A0;
    --gold-wash:rgba(159,165,213,.12);

    --sky:#9BB6D8;
    --sky-wash:#EEF0FA;
    --mint:#A9CDB7;
    --mint-wash:#F1F8EC;
    --blush:#B9C0A0;
    --blush-wash:#F4F7EC;
    --lav:#AEB4D8;
    --lav-wash:#F0F1FA;
    --sand-wash:#F2F3FB;

    --sans:"Space Grotesk",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,system-ui,sans-serif;
    --serif:"Instrument Serif",Georgia,serif;
    --mono:"IBM Plex Mono",ui-monospace,monospace;

    --r-sm:14px; --r:20px; --r-lg:30px; --pill:100px;
    --sh-sm:0 2px 10px rgba(21,23,28,.05);
    --sh:0 24px 60px -24px rgba(30,32,42,.18), 0 6px 18px -8px rgba(30,32,42,.10);
    --sh-lg:0 50px 110px -40px rgba(40,42,58,.28), 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(30,32,42,.12);
    --maxw:1160px;
    --ease:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}}
  body{
    background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);
    font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:400;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  ::selection{background:var(--gold-wash);color:var(--ink)}
  :focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-deep);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px}
  .btn:focus-visible,.nav-cta:focus-visible{outline-offset:4px}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
  img{max-width:100%;display:block}
  .wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px}

  /* type */
  .eyebrow{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.7em}
  .eyebrow::before{content:"";width:26px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);opacity:.55}
  .eyebrow.c{justify-content:center}
  h1,h2,h3{font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.025em;line-height:1.04}
  .ser{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-style:italic;letter-spacing:-.01em;font-size:1.12em;line-height:.92;display:inline-block;padding:0 .06em .24em;margin-bottom:-.24em;background-image:linear-gradient(100deg,#9FA5D5 0%,#AEB6C8 25%,#B4BEC4 50%,#CBDCA8 72%,#E8F5C8 100%);background-size:200% 100%;background-repeat:repeat;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent;animation:shimmerSweep 7s linear infinite}@keyframes shimmerSweep{from{background-position:200% 0}to{background-position:0% 0}}@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ser{animation:none;background-position:50% 0}}
  .lead{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:400;line-height:1.62;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .kicker{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2)}

  section{position:relative}
  section[id],header[id]{scroll-margin-top:84px}
  @media(max-width:920px){section[id],header[id]{scroll-margin-top:70px}}
  .band{padding:130px 0}
  .band-tight{padding:100px 0}
  .sec-head{max-width:720px}
  .sec-head.c{margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
  .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.6vw,3.5rem);margin:22px 0 20px}
  .sec-head .lead{max-width:640px}
  .sec-head.c .lead{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

  /* washes */
  .w-sand{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--white),var(--sand-wash))}
  .w-sky{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--white),var(--sky-wash))}
  .w-mint{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--white),var(--mint-wash))}
  .w-lav{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--white),var(--lav-wash))}
  .w-white{background:var(--white)}

  /* buttons */
  .btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;padding:13px 24px;border-radius:12px;cursor:pointer;border:1px solid transparent;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),background .3s,color .3s,border-color .3s;white-space:nowrap}
  
  .btn-gold:hover,.btn-ink:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 16px 38px -10px rgba(138,106,50,.62)}
  .nav-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 12px 26px -10px rgba(138,106,50,.6)}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){}
    .btn-ghost{background:#fff;color:#2A2E4A;-webkit-text-fill-color:#2A2E4A;border:1px solid rgba(20,26,36,.14);border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(20,26,36,.04)}
  .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold-deep);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--sh-sm)}
  .btn .arw{transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
  .btn:hover .arw{transform:translateX(4px)}

  /* reveal */
  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity 1s var(--ease),transform 1s var(--ease)}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .reveal.d1{transition-delay:.08s}.reveal.d2{transition-delay:.16s}.reveal.d3{transition-delay:.24s}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}}

  /* progress + nav */
  #progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:2px;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt));z-index:200;transition:width .1s linear}
  nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:150;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
    padding:20px 32px;transition:padding .4s var(--ease),background .4s,box-shadow .4s,border-color .4s;border-bottom:1px solid transparent}
  nav.scrolled{background:rgba(252,252,250,.72);backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(20px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(20px);padding:11px 32px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
  .brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-weight:700;font-size:1.55rem;letter-spacing:-.03em}
  .brand .mk{width:42px;height:42px;flex:none;overflow:visible}.brand .mk .r1{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:mk1 34s linear infinite}.brand .mk .r2{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:mk2 24s linear infinite}.brand .mk .r3{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:mk3 18s linear infinite}.brand:hover .mk .r1{animation-duration:12s}.brand:hover .mk .r2{animation-duration:9s}.brand:hover .mk .r3{animation-duration:7s}@keyframes mk1{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}@keyframes mk2{to{transform:rotate(-360deg)}}@keyframes mk3{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.brand .mk .r1,.brand .mk .r2,.brand .mk .r3{animation:none}}
  .brand .tag{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);font-weight:400;border-left:1px solid var(--line);padding-left:11px;margin-left:3px}
  .nav-links{display:flex;gap:32px;align-items:center}
  .nav-links a{position:relative;display:inline-block;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-2);transition:color .28s var(--ease),transform .28s var(--ease)}
  .nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a:focus-visible{color:#0A0C10;transform:translateY(-1px)}
  .nav-links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-4px;height:1.5px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#5A62B0,#9AB06A);border-radius:2px;transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
  .nav-links a:hover::after,.nav-links a:focus-visible::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
  
  .nav-cta{padding:10px 20px;border-radius:var(--pill);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s}
  .nav-toggle{display:none;align-items:center;gap:10px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink);padding:6px 2px;font-family:var(--sans);transition:opacity .3s}
  .nav-toggle-label{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink)}
  .nav-toggle-icon{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:5px;width:28px;flex:none}
  .nav-toggle:hover,.nav-toggle:focus-visible{border-color:var(--gold);background:#fff}
  .nav-toggle:active{transform:scale(.94)}
  .nav-toggle .ln{width:100%;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--ink);transition:all .4s var(--ease)}
  .nav-toggle .ln:nth-child(1){}
  .nav-toggle .ln:nth-child(2){}
  .nav-toggle:hover .ln{background:var(--gold-deep)}
  .nav-toggle.open .ln:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(3.5px) rotate(45deg)}
  .nav-toggle.open .ln:nth-child(2){transform:translateY(-3.5px) rotate(-45deg)}
  @media(min-width:1081px) and (max-width:1300px){
    .nav-links{gap:20px}
    .nav-links a{font-size:.86rem}
    nav{padding:20px 24px}
    .nav-cta{padding:10px 16px;font-size:.85rem}
  }
  @media(max-width:1080px){.nav-links{display:none}.nav-toggle{display:inline-flex}}
  .mobile-menu{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(252,252,250,.98);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);z-index:180;display:none;flex-direction:column;padding:96px 32px;gap:4px}
  .mobile-menu.open{display:flex}
  .mobile-menu a{font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.02em;padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
  .mobile-menu .close{position:absolute;top:22px;right:26px;background:none;border:1px solid var(--line);width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink);padding:0;transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s var(--ease)}
  .mobile-menu .close:hover{border-color:var(--gold);transform:rotate(90deg)}
  .mobile-menu .close::before,.mobile-menu .close::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:17px;height:1.4px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--ink);transform-origin:center}
  .mobile-menu .close::before{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(45deg)}
  .mobile-menu .close::after{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(-45deg)}
  .mobile-menu a{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease)}
  .mobile-menu.open a{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.06s}
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.11s}
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.16s}
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.21s}
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.26s}
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.31s}

  /* =============== HERO =============== */
  .hero{position:relative;padding:180px 0 90px;overflow:hidden;text-align:center}
  .hero-mesh{position:absolute;inset:-10% -10% 0 -10%;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(38% 40% at 16% 18%, rgba(180,146,79,.16), transparent 62%),
      radial-gradient(40% 42% at 84% 14%, rgba(155,182,216,.20), transparent 62%),
      radial-gradient(42% 46% at 82% 74%, rgba(169,205,183,.22), transparent 64%),
      radial-gradient(40% 44% at 15% 80%, rgba(230,184,172,.18), transparent 64%),
      radial-gradient(50% 40% at 50% 50%, rgba(195,190,221,.10), transparent 70%);
    filter:blur(6px);
  }
  .hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
  .hero h1 .ser{font-size:1.05em}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(3rem,7vw,6rem);margin:26px auto 30px;max-width:14ch;font-weight:200;line-height:1.1;padding-bottom:.08em}
  .hero .lead{max-width:600px;margin:0 auto 38px}
  .hero-ctas{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:34px}
  .hero-chips{display:flex;gap:10px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .hchip{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-2);background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:8px 15px;border-radius:var(--pill);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
  .hchip b{color:var(--gold-deep);font-weight:700}

  /* floating dashboard */
  .hero-stage{position:relative;z-index:2;margin:70px auto 0;max-width:1080px;perspective:1600px}
  .dash{background:rgba(255,255,255,.8);backdrop-filter:blur(24px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.9);border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);overflow:hidden;text-align:left}
  .dash-top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:18px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);background:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
  .dash-top .id{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .dash-top .id .badge{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;background:var(--gold);padding:4px 9px;border-radius:6px}
  .dash-top .meta{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;color:var(--muted-2);letter-spacing:.06em}
  .dash-live{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--mint);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em}
  .dash-live::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:#5FB584;box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(95,181,132,.5);animation:pulse 2.4s infinite}
  @keyframes pulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(95,181,132,.5)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(95,181,132,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(95,181,132,0)}}
  .dash-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr 1fr}
  @media(max-width:720px){.dash-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .dash-cell{padding:26px 28px}
  .dash-cell.brdr{border-right:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
  @media(max-width:720px){.dash-cell.brdr{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}}
  .dash-h{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:20px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}
  .cite{display:grid;grid-template-columns:132px 1fr 46px;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:18px}
  .cite:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
  .cite .nm{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-2)}
  .cite .tr{height:9px;background:rgba(90,98,176,.09);border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden}
  .cite .fl{display:block;height:100%;width:var(--w,0);border-radius:20px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#8A90D0,#9FA5D5 40%,#B8C69E 75%,#CDE39A);box-shadow:0 1px 5px -1px rgba(120,130,180,.45);animation:barGrow 1.3s var(--ease) both}
  @keyframes barGrow{from{width:0}to{width:var(--w,0)}}
  .cite:nth-child(2) .fl{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt))}
  .cite:nth-child(3) .fl{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--sky),#B6CBE4)}
  .cite:nth-child(4) .fl{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--mint),#C1DBCB)}
  .cite:nth-child(5) .fl{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--lav),#D2CEE7)}
  .cite .pc{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent-deep);text-align:right}
  .kpis{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:22px 18px}
  .kpi .k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:6px}
  .kpi .v{font-size:2rem;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1}
  .kpi .v b{font-weight:400;color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .kpi .v small{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted-2)}
  .kpi .d{font-size:.72rem;color:#5FB584;font-weight:600;margin-top:5px}

  /* logos strip */
  .trust{padding:56px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
  .trust p{text-align:center;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:28px}
  .trust-row{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:56px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
  .trust-row span{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:-.01em}

  /* =============== THESIS =============== */
  .thesis-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;margin-top:60px}
  @media(max-width:920px){.thesis-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}}
  .chart-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:30px;box-shadow:var(--sh)}
  .chart-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:8px}
  .chart-head .t{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2)}
  .legend{display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .legend span{font-size:.76rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-2);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
  .legend i{width:16px;height:3px;border-radius:2px;display:block}
  .i-paid{background:#9AA0A8;transition:background .4s}
  .i-owned{background:#5A62B0}
  svg.chart{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin-top:6px}
  .chart-cap{margin-top:14px;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);background:var(--gold-wash);font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.6;min-height:70px;transition:background .4s}
  .chart-cap.off{background:var(--blush-wash)}
  .chart-cap b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:700}
  .switch{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;cursor:pointer;user-select:none;margin-top:18px}
  .switch .tk{width:52px;height:30px;border-radius:20px;background:rgba(21,23,28,.12);position:relative;transition:background .3s}
  .switch .kn{position:absolute;top:3px;left:3px;width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.2);transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
  .switch.on .tk{background:var(--blush)}
  .switch.on .kn{transform:translateX(22px)}
  .switch .lb{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-2)}

  .thesis-copy h3{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.4rem);margin:18px 0 8px;font-weight:300}
  .tps{margin-top:12px}
  .tp{display:flex;gap:18px;padding:20px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
  .tp .n{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;min-width:34px}
  .tp p{font-size:.98rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6}
  .tp p b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}

  /* pull quote */
  .pull{padding:110px 0;text-align:center}
  .pull p{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4.4vw,3.1rem);font-weight:200;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.2;max-width:16ch;margin:0 auto}
  .pull .kicker{display:block;margin-bottom:26px}

  /* =============== HIDDEN TAX =============== */
  .tax-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;margin-top:56px}
  @media(max-width:820px){.tax-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .tax-card{border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:34px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--white);box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s}
  .tax-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--sh)}
  .tax-card.strong{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,var(--sand-wash));border-color:rgba(180,146,79,.28)}
  .tax-tag{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 13px;border-radius:var(--pill);display:inline-block;margin-bottom:22px}
  .tax-card.weak .tax-tag{color:var(--muted);background:rgba(21,23,28,.05)}
  .tax-card.strong .tax-tag{color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold-lt),var(--gold))}
  .tax-card h3{font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:6px}
  .tax-card .sub{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:26px}
  .cpc{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:4px}
  .cpc .big{font-size:3.8rem;font-weight:200;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1}
  .tax-card.weak .cpc .big{color:var(--blush)}
  .tax-card.strong .cpc .big{color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .cpc .u{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted-2);margin-left:6px}
  .qbar{height:9px;border-radius:20px;background:rgba(21,23,28,.06);overflow:hidden;margin:22px 0 9px}
  .qbar i{display:block;height:100%;border-radius:20px;width:0;transition:width 1.4s var(--ease)}
  .tax-card.weak .qbar i{background:var(--blush)}
  .tax-card.strong .qbar i{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt))}
  .qlab{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--muted-2);letter-spacing:.02em}
  .tax-card p.note{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:20px;line-height:1.55}
  .tax-punch{text-align:center;margin-top:46px;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,3vw,1.9rem);font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink-2)}
  .tax-punch b{color:var(--gold-deep);font-weight:500}

  /* =============== FRONTIER =============== */
  .tl{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:56px}
  @media(max-width:820px){.tl{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .tl-col{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:32px;position:relative;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s,border-color .4s}
  .tl-col:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--sh)}
  
  .tl-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:2.2rem;color:var(--muted-2);line-height:1;margin-bottom:16px}
  .tl-col.now .tl-num{color:var(--gold)}
  .tl-era{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:8px}
  .tl-h{font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
  .tl-col.now .tl-h{color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .tl-d{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65}

  /* =============== PLATFORM =============== */
  .plat{margin-top:56px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg)}
  .plat-top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:20px 26px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,rgba(247,241,228,.4))}
  .plat-top .id{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .plat-top .id .badge{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;background:var(--gold);padding:4px 9px;border-radius:6px}
  .plat-top .meta{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;color:var(--muted-2);letter-spacing:.05em}
  .plat-kpis{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  @media(max-width:820px){.plat-kpis{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
  .pk{padding:30px 28px;border-right:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
  .pk:nth-child(4){border-right:0}
  @media(max-width:820px){.pk:nth-child(2){border-right:0}}
  .pk .k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:12px}
  .pk .v{font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:200;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1}
  .pk .v b{font-weight:400;color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .pk .v small{font-size:1rem;color:var(--muted-2)}
  .pk .d{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;color:#5FB584;margin-top:9px}
  .pk .d.g{color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .plat-low{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr}
  @media(max-width:820px){.plat-low{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .plat-panel{padding:28px}
  .plat-panel.brdr{border-right:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
  @media(max-width:820px){.plat-panel.brdr{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}}
  .plat-panel h4,.plat-panel .panel-h{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:20px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between}
  .mt{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.88rem}
  .mt{table-layout:fixed}.mt th{text-align:center;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);font-weight:400;padding:0 0 14px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}.mt th:first-child{text-align:left;padding-left:0;width:40%}.mt th.n{width:20%}
  .mt td{padding:13px 0 13px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);color:var(--muted);vertical-align:middle}
  .mt td:first-child{padding-left:0}
  .mt td.ch{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
  .mt td.num{font-family:var(--mono);text-align:center;font-size:.82rem}
  .mt td .up{color:var(--gold-deep);font-weight:500}
  .mt tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}
  .mods{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
  .mod{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px}
  .mod .ml{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-2);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px}
  .mod .ml i{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#5FB584;flex:none}
  .mod .mv{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--gold-deep);font-weight:500}

  /* =============== UNDER THE HOOD =============== */
  .hood{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.92fr 1.08fr;gap:44px;margin-top:56px;align-items:start}
  @media(max-width:920px){.hood{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .hood-tabs{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
  .htab{text-align:left;background:none;border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);padding:20px 6px;cursor:pointer;display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:center;transition:padding-left .3s var(--ease);color:inherit;width:100%}
  .htab:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
  .htab .hn{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--muted-2);min-width:32px;transition:color .3s}
  .htab .ht{font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--muted);transition:color .3s;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.2}
  .htab .hx{margin-left:auto;color:var(--muted-2);transition:transform .3s var(--ease),color .3s;font-size:1.1rem}
  .htab:hover{padding-left:14px}.htab:hover .ht{color:var(--ink-2)}
  .htab.active .hn{color:var(--gold)}
  .htab.active .ht{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
  .htab.active .hx{color:var(--gold);transform:translateX(3px)}

  .hood-panel{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:38px;min-height:440px;position:sticky;top:100px;box-shadow:var(--sh)}
  @media(max-width:920px){.hood-panel{position:static}}
  .hp-tag{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:16px}
  .hood-panel h3{font-size:1.85rem;font-weight:300;margin-bottom:16px;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.1}
  .hood-panel p{font-size:.98rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:24px}
  .hp-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:13px;margin-bottom:26px}
  .hp-list div{display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.5}
  .hp-list div::before{content:"";width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:6px;background:var(--gold-wash);color:var(--gold-deep);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.7rem;flex:none;margin-top:2px}
  .hp-list div::before{content:"✓"}
  .code{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;background:#181B22;border-radius:var(--r-sm);padding:20px;color:#C7CCD6;line-height:1.75;overflow-x:auto;white-space:pre}
  .code .t{color:#E6A9A0}.code .a{color:#D8BC7E}.code .s{color:#A6D6B8}.code .m{color:#8A93A3}

  /* =============== LOOP =============== */
  .loop{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:56px}
  @media(max-width:900px){.loop{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
  @media(max-width:560px){.loop{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
  .lstep{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:24px 20px;position:relative;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s}
  .lstep:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--sh)}
  .lstep .ln{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:14px}
  .lstep .lt{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:8px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
  .lstep .ld{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.55}

  /* =============== PRACTICE =============== */
  .prac{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:56px}
  @media(max-width:900px){.prac{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
  @media(max-width:640px){.prac{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .pcard{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:30px;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s,border-color .4s}
  .pcard:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--sh);border-color:rgba(180,146,79,.3)}
  .pcard .pn{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2)}
  .pcard h3{font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:400;margin:12px 0 14px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
  .pcard .prob{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);margin-bottom:18px}
  .pcard .plab{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-bottom:14px}
  .pcard ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
  .pcard li{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-2);display:flex;gap:10px;line-height:1.5}
  .pcard li::before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);margin-top:7px;flex:none}

  /* =============== BEFORE / AFTER =============== */
  .ba{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;margin-top:56px}
  @media(max-width:820px){.ba{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .bacol{border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:36px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--white)}
  .bacol.after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,var(--sand-wash));border-color:rgba(180,146,79,.28)}
  .bah{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:26px;padding-bottom:20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
  .bah .ti{font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.02em}
  .bacol.before .bah .ti{color:var(--muted)}
  .bacol.after .bah .ti{color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .bah .sc{font-size:3rem;font-weight:200;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1;text-align:right}
  .bacol.before .bah .sc{color:var(--blush)}
  .bacol.after .bah .sc{color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .bah .sc small{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);font-weight:400;margin-top:4px}
  .bacol ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:15px}
  .bacol li{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-2);display:flex;gap:12px;line-height:1.5}
  .bacol.before li::before{content:"×";color:var(--blush);font-weight:700;flex:none;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.35}
  .bacol.after li::before{content:"✓";color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;flex:none}

  /* =============== FINAL =============== */
  .final{padding:150px 0;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  .final-mesh{position:absolute;inset:-20%;pointer-events:none;
    background:
      radial-gradient(30% 40% at 20% 30%, rgba(180,146,79,.16), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(34% 40% at 80% 25%, rgba(155,182,216,.18), transparent 62%),
      radial-gradient(36% 44% at 75% 80%, rgba(169,205,183,.2), transparent 64%),
      radial-gradient(34% 40% at 22% 78%, rgba(230,184,172,.16), transparent 64%);
    filter:blur(8px)}
  .final .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
  .final h2{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.4vw,4.2rem);font-weight:200;letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:1.05;max-width:16ch;margin:22px auto 24px}
  .final .lead{max-width:600px;margin:0 auto 38px}
  .final-ctas{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .final-note{margin-top:26px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2)}

  /* =============== FOOTER =============== */
  footer{background:var(--white);border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);padding:76px 0 36px}
  .foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.7fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px}
  @media(max-width:820px){.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
  .foot-brand .brand{margin-bottom:16px;font-size:1.85rem}
  .foot-brand .brand .mk{width:50px;height:50px}
  .foot-brand p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);max-width:300px;line-height:1.7}
  .foot-col .foot-h{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-bottom:18px}
  .foot-col a{display:block;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-2);margin-bottom:12px;transition:color .25s}
  .foot-col a:hover{color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .foot-bot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-top:60px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px}
  .foot-bot p{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted-2)}
  .foot-bot .soc{display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:center}
  .foot-bot .soc span{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted-2)}
  .foot-bot a{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);transition:color .25s}
  .foot-bot a:hover{color:var(--gold-deep)}

  @media(max-width:920px){.band{padding:90px 0}.pull{padding:80px 0}.hero{padding:150px 0 70px}.wrap{padding:0 22px}nav{padding:16px 22px}}

  /* ===== CPC calculator ===== */
  .calc{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;margin-top:56px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh)}
  @media(max-width:820px){.calc{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .calc-main{padding:40px;border-right:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
  @media(max-width:820px){.calc-main{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}}
  .calc-badge{display:inline-block;font-size:.66rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 13px;border-radius:var(--pill);color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold-lt),var(--gold));margin-bottom:22px;transition:background .3s}
  .calc-badge.mid{background:var(--muted-2)}
  .calc-badge.low{background:var(--blush);color:#7a4a3d}
  .calc-k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:6px}
  .calc-cpc{font-size:5.2rem;font-weight:200;letter-spacing:-.05em;line-height:1;color:var(--gold-deep);transition:color .3s}
  .calc-cpc.low{color:#C98A7B}
  .calc-bar{height:10px;border-radius:20px;background:rgba(21,23,28,.06);overflow:hidden;margin:28px 0 8px}
  .calc-bar i{display:block;height:100%;border-radius:20px;width:92%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-deep),var(--gold-lt));transition:width .2s ease}
  .calc-scale{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:24px}
  #foundSlider{-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;width:100%;height:5px;border-radius:20px;background:var(--gold);outline:none;cursor:pointer}
  #foundSlider::-webkit-slider-thumb{-webkit-appearance:none;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--gold);box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(180,146,79,.45);cursor:grab}
  #foundSlider::-webkit-slider-thumb:active{transform:scale(1.1)}
  #foundSlider::-moz-range-thumb{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--gold);box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(180,146,79,.45);cursor:grab}
  .calc-slabel{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--muted-2);margin-top:14px;text-align:center}
  .calc-side{padding:40px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,var(--sand-wash))}
  .calc-metric{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
  .cm-k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:4px}
  .cm-v{font-size:2rem;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--ink)}
  .cm-v small{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted-2);font-weight:400}
  .calc-note{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;margin-top:auto;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);padding-top:16px}

  /* ===== AI answer simulator ===== */
  .sim-intro{margin-top:72px}
  .sim-h{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.2rem);font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.025em;margin-top:14px;max-width:22ch}
  .sim{margin-top:28px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh)}
  .sim-bar{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:18px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,var(--sky-wash))}
  .sim-engine{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem}
  .sim-dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--sky);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(155,182,216,.25)}
  .sim-toggle{display:flex;background:rgba(21,23,28,.05);border-radius:var(--pill);padding:4px}
  .sim-toggle .st{border:0;background:none;font:inherit;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);padding:8px 16px;border-radius:var(--pill);cursor:pointer;transition:all .25s}
  .sim-toggle .st.active{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);box-shadow:var(--sh-sm)}
  .sim-q{padding:22px 24px 0;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2)}
  .sim-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;padding:14px 24px 22px}
  .sim-chips .sq{border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;font:inherit;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-2);padding:9px 15px;border-radius:var(--pill);cursor:pointer;transition:all .25s}
  .sim-chips .sq:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .sim-chips .sq.active{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink)}
  .sim-answer{padding:28px 26px 32px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);background:var(--paper);min-height:200px}
  .sim-typing{font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.75;color:var(--ink);min-height:84px}
  .sim-typing b.hl{color:var(--gold-deep);font-weight:700;background:var(--gold-wash);padding:1px 6px;border-radius:6px}
  .sim-typing .cursor{display:inline-block;width:2px;height:1.05em;background:var(--gold);margin-left:2px;vertical-align:text-bottom;animation:blink 1s step-end infinite}
  @keyframes blink{50%{opacity:0}}
  .sim-cite-label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);margin:22px 0 12px}
  .sim-cites{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;align-items:center}
  .sim-cites .cc{font-size:.8rem;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:var(--pill);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--muted);background:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
  .sim-cites .cc.hl{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold-deep);background:var(--gold-wash);font-weight:600}
  .sim-cites .cc.hl::before{content:"\2605";font-size:.7rem}
  .sim-warn{font-size:.85rem;color:#C07C6E;font-weight:500}

  /* ===== self-check gauge ===== */
  .gauge-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;margin-top:52px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:48px;box-shadow:var(--sh)}
  @media(max-width:820px){.gauge-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;text-align:center;padding:36px}}
  .gauge-ring{position:relative;width:220px;height:220px;margin:0 auto}
  .gauge-ring svg{width:220px;height:220px;transform:rotate(-90deg)}
  .gauge-center{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
  .gauge-center .n{font-size:3.8rem;font-weight:200;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1}
  .gauge-center .l{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);margin-top:8px}
  .gauge-checks{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
  .gc{text-align:left;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;font:inherit;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink-2);padding:16px 18px;border-radius:14px;cursor:pointer;transition:all .25s;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
  .gc::before{content:"";width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:7px;border:1.6px solid var(--line);flex:none;transition:all .25s;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.78rem;color:#fff}
  .gc:hover{border-color:var(--gold)}
  .gc.on{border-color:var(--gold);background:var(--gold-wash)}
  .gc.on::before{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);content:"\2713"}
  .gauge-cta{text-align:center;margin-top:32px}

  .hero-stage .plat{margin-top:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,.86);backdrop-filter:blur(24px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(24px);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);text-align:left}
  .hero-stage .plat-top{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.7),rgba(247,241,228,.5))}
  #platform .dash{margin-top:56px;background:var(--white);box-shadow:var(--sh)}

  /* ===== side-by-side comparison ===== */
  .vs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;gap:20px;align-items:stretch;margin-top:56px}
  .vs-card{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:32px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s}
  .vs-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--sh)}
  .vs-card.strong{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,var(--sand-wash));border-color:rgba(180,146,79,.3)}
  .vs-tag{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 13px;border-radius:var(--pill);display:inline-block;margin-bottom:20px}
  .vs-card.weak .vs-tag{color:var(--muted);background:rgba(21,23,28,.05)}
  .vs-card.strong .vs-tag{color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold-lt),var(--gold))}
  .vs-card h3{font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
  .vs-sub{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:22px;line-height:1.5}
  .vs-cpc{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:9px;padding-bottom:20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);margin-bottom:20px}
  .vs-big{font-size:3.4rem;font-weight:200;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1}
  .vs-card.weak .vs-big{color:#C98A7B}
  .vs-card.strong .vs-big{color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .vs-u{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted-2)}
  .vs-list{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
  .vs-list li{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-2);display:flex;gap:10px;line-height:1.5}
  .vs-card.weak .vs-list li::before{content:"\00d7";color:#C98A7B;font-weight:700;flex:none}
  .vs-card.strong .vs-list li::before{content:"\2713";color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;flex:none}
  .vs-mid{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
  .vs-mid span{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--muted-2);width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line);display:grid;place-items:center;background:#fff}
  @media(max-width:820px){.vs{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}.vs-mid span{width:44px;height:44px;font-size:1.2rem}}
  .calc{margin-top:24px!important}

  /* ===== contact form ===== */
  .cform{max-width:760px;margin:48px auto 0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:40px;box-shadow:var(--sh)}
  .cf-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin-bottom:20px}
  @media(max-width:640px){.cf-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}.cform{padding:26px}}
  .cf-field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
  .cf-field.full{margin-bottom:24px}
  .cf-field label{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-2);letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .cf-field label .opt{color:var(--muted-2);font-weight:400}
  .cf-field input,.cf-field select,.cf-field textarea{
    font:inherit;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);background:var(--paper);
    border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px;width:100%;
    transition:border-color .25s,box-shadow .25s,background .25s;-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none}
  .cf-field select{background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' fill='none' stroke='%2371767F' stroke-width='1.6' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 16px center;background-size:12px;padding-right:42px}
  .cf-field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:110px;line-height:1.6}
  .cf-field input:focus,.cf-field select:focus,.cf-field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(180,146,79,.13)}
  .cf-field input.err,.cf-field textarea.err{border-color:#D89A8C;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(216,154,140,.14)}
  .cf-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .cf-note{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--muted-2)}
  .cf-status{margin-top:16px;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;display:none}
  .cf-status.show{display:block}
  .cf-status.ok{color:#4E9A74}
  .cf-status.bad{color:#C07C6E}

  /* ===== mobile refinement ===== */
  @media(max-width:820px){
    body{font-size:16px}
    .band{padding:72px 0}
    .band-tight{padding:56px 0}
    .pull{padding:64px 0}
    .sec-head h2{margin:16px 0 14px}
    .lead{font-size:1.05rem}
    .hero{padding:120px 0 56px}
    .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,10vw,3.6rem);max-width:100%}
    .hero .lead{font-size:1.02rem}
    .hero-stage{margin-top:44px}
    .hero-ctas .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
    .hero-chips{gap:8px}
    .hchip{font-size:.72rem;padding:7px 12px}
    .trust{padding:38px 0}
    .trust-row{gap:20px 26px}
    .trust-row span{font-size:1.15rem}
    /* dashboards */
    .plat-kpis{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .pk{padding:20px 18px}
    .pk .v{font-size:2rem}
    .pk .k{font-size:.56rem;margin-bottom:8px}
    .pk .d{font-size:.68rem}
    .plat-panel{padding:20px}
    .mt{font-size:.8rem}
    .mt th{font-size:.54rem;letter-spacing:.05em}
    .mt th:first-child{width:40%}
    .mt td.num{font-size:.76rem}
    .dash-cell{padding:20px}
    .cite{grid-template-columns:104px 1fr 38px;gap:9px}
    .cite .nm{font-size:.78rem}
    .kpis{gap:18px 14px}
    .kpi .v{font-size:1.65rem}
    /* calculator */
    .calc-main,.calc-side{padding:26px}
    .calc-cpc{font-size:3.6rem}
    .calc-scale{font-size:.66rem}
    #foundSlider::-webkit-slider-thumb{width:32px;height:32px}
    .cm-v{font-size:1.65rem}
    /* simulator */
    .sim-bar{padding:14px 16px}
    .sim-toggle{width:100%}
    .sim-toggle .st{flex:1;padding:10px 8px;font-size:.78rem}
    .sim-q,.sim-chips{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px}
    .sim-chips .sq{font-size:.8rem;padding:8px 13px}
    .sim-answer{padding:22px 16px 26px}
    .sim-typing{font-size:.98rem}
    /* hood */
    .hood-panel{padding:26px;min-height:0}
    .hood-panel h3{font-size:1.5rem}
    .htab{padding:16px 4px;gap:12px}
    .htab .ht{font-size:1.02rem}
    .htab .hn{font-size:1.05rem;min-width:26px}
    .code{font-size:.68rem;padding:15px}
    /* gauge */
    .gauge-wrap{padding:28px 22px}
    .gauge-ring,.gauge-ring svg{width:180px;height:180px}
    .gauge-center .n{font-size:3rem}
    .gc{font-size:.9rem;padding:14px 15px}
    /* cards */
    .tl-col,.pcard,.bacol,.vs-card{padding:26px}
    .vs-big{font-size:2.9rem}
    .final{padding:96px 0}
    .final-ctas .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
    .foot-grid{gap:32px 24px}
    .chart-card{padding:22px}
    .chart-cap{font-size:.84rem;padding:14px}
    .loop{gap:10px}
    .lstep{padding:20px 16px}
  }
  @media(max-width:520px){
    .wrap{padding:0 18px}
    .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,11vw,3rem)}
    .plat-kpis{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .pk{border-right:0!important}
    .loop{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .prac{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .trust-row{gap:14px 20px}
    .trust-row span{font-size:1rem}
    .sim-chips .sq{font-size:.76rem}
    .legend{gap:12px}
    .legend span{font-size:.7rem}
  }
  /* larger tap targets on touch devices */
  @media(hover:none){
    .btn{padding:16px 26px}
    .gc,.sq,.st,.htab{min-height:44px}
  }

  /* ===== case studies teaser ===== */
  .cs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:52px}
  @media(max-width:900px){.cs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
  @media(max-width:640px){.cs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .cs-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:30px;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s,border-color .4s;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
  .cs-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--sh);border-color:rgba(180,146,79,.32)}
  .cs-meta{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:14px}
  .cs-stat{font-size:3.2rem;font-weight:200;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1;color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .cs-stat small{font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:400}
  .cs-statlab{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);margin:8px 0 16px}
  .cs-body{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);margin-top:auto}
  .cs-cta{text-align:center;margin-top:44px}
  .cs-disc{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted-2);text-align:center;margin-top:26px;max-width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;line-height:1.6}
  nav.scrolled .brand .mk{width:36px;height:36px;transition:width .35s var(--ease),height .35s var(--ease)}
  .brand .mk{transition:width .35s var(--ease),height .35s var(--ease)}

  .case{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.44fr .56fr;gap:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:24px;box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);transition:box-shadow .4s,transform .4s var(--ease)}
  .case:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh);transform:translateY(-3px)}
  @media(max-width:860px){.case{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .case-l{padding:38px;background:linear-gradient(170deg,#fff,var(--sand-wash));border-right:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
  @media(max-width:860px){.case-l{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);padding:28px}}
  .case-n{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:2.2rem;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;margin-bottom:16px}
  .case-meta{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:10px}
  .case-l h3{font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:18px}
  .case-head{font-size:2.9rem;font-weight:200;letter-spacing:-.04em;color:var(--gold-deep);line-height:1}
  .case-head small{font-size:1rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--muted)}
  .case-headlab{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);margin-top:8px}
  .case-r{padding:38px}
  @media(max-width:860px){.case-r{padding:28px}}
  .case-block{margin-bottom:20px}
  .case-k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-bottom:8px}
  .case-block p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65}
  .case-res{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
  @media(max-width:520px){.case-res{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
  .cr .v{font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--ink);line-height:1}
  .cr .k{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted-2);margin-top:5px;line-height:1.4}
  .band-stats{border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);padding:44px 0;background:#fff}
  .bs-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:28px;text-align:center}
  @media(max-width:760px){.bs-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:26px}}
  .bs .n{font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:200;letter-spacing:-.04em;color:var(--gold-deep);line-height:1}
  .bs .l{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px}
  .cs-stats{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:34px;margin:0 0 34px;box-shadow:var(--sh-sm)}
  .cs-stats .bs-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;text-align:center}
  @media(max-width:760px){.cs-stats{padding:26px}.cs-stats .bs-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px}}
  #cases .sec-head{margin-bottom:44px}

  .gauge-intro{text-align:center;margin:64px auto 0;max-width:640px}
  .gauge-h{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.1rem);font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.025em;margin:14px 0 10px}
  .gauge-p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem}
  .gauge-wrap{margin-top:28px}
  #contact .final-note{margin-top:22px}
  #contact .lead{max-width:640px;margin:0 auto 6px}
  #contact .cform{margin-top:40px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(18px)}
  #contact .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
  .hl-stat{background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap}
  









/* gradient accents */
.grad-text,.plat-kpis .v b,.eyebrow b,.stat .n,.hl-stat{
  background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.eyebrow{color:var(--accent-deep)}
.brandlogo{color:var(--ink)}
.hero-mesh{background:
  radial-gradient(60% 50% at 15% 0%,rgba(159,165,213,.10),transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(55% 45% at 90% 10%,rgba(232,245,200,.10),transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(50% 40% at 60% 30%,rgba(180,190,196,.08),transparent 60%)}
.badge{background:var(--grad);color:#fff}
a.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--accent-deep)}
.up{color:var(--accent-deep)}

  .brand{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink)}
  .brandlogo{display:block;width:132px;height:auto;color:inherit;transition:width .35s var(--ease),opacity .3s}
  .brand:hover .brandlogo{opacity:.78}
  nav.scrolled .brandlogo{width:116px}
  .foot-brand .brandlogo{width:170px;margin-bottom:16px}
  @media(max-width:820px){.brandlogo{width:112px}nav.scrolled .brandlogo{width:100px}.foot-brand .brandlogo{width:140px}}

/* ===== periwinkle/lime contrast (final) ===== */
.btn-gold,.btn-ink,.nav-cta{color:#2A2E4A!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#2A2E4A!important;font-weight:700}
.btn-gold .arw,.nav-cta .arw,.btn-gold span,.nav-cta span{color:#2A2E4A;-webkit-text-fill-color:#2A2E4A}
.hl-stat,.grad-text,.plat-kpis .v b,.pk .v b,.stat .n{
  background-image:linear-gradient(100deg,#5A62B8,#525AAA 50%,#5E6A78)!important;
  -webkit-background-clip:text!important;background-clip:text!important;
  color:transparent!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent!important}
.eyebrow{color:#5A62B0}
.up{color:#5A62B0}

/* ===== velvety gloss gradient text ===== */
.ser,.grad-text{
  background-image:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 0%,transparent 38%,rgba(255,255,255,.0) 42%,rgba(255,255,255,.5) 50%,rgba(255,255,255,.0) 58%,transparent 62%,transparent 100%), linear-gradient(100deg,#8189C4 0%,#8E99A4 44%,#9CB36C 72%,#A6C06A 100%);
  background-size:250% 100%, 100% 100%;
  background-position:150% 0, 0 0;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  color:transparent!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent!important;
  animation:gloss 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* small inline stat: solid deep-periwinkle gradient, no sweep (too short to gloss cleanly) */
.hl-stat{
  background-image:linear-gradient(100deg,#5A62B0,#6E7A9A)!important;
  -webkit-background-clip:text!important;background-clip:text!important;
  color:transparent!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent!important;
  animation:none!important;font-weight:700}
@keyframes gloss{
  0%{background-position:150% 0,0 0}
  55%,100%{background-position:-50% 0,0 0}
}
/* KPI numbers + small stats keep the deeper periwinkle gradient but also get the sheen */
.plat-kpis .v b,.pk .v b,.stat .n{
  background-image:linear-gradient(100deg,#5A62B8,#525AAA 45%,#6A7688 100%)!important;
  -webkit-background-clip:text!important;background-clip:text!important;
  color:transparent!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent!important;animation:none!important}
/* ===== CTA: solid gradient with a moving velvet sheen ===== */


55%,100%{background-position:-60% 0}}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ser,.hl-stat,.grad-text,.plat-kpis .v b,.pk .v b,.stat .n{animation:none;background-position:0 0,0 0}
  
}

  /* ===== Intelligence / blog ===== */
  .posts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:8px}
  .post{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:26px 24px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .3s}
  .post:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--sh);border-color:transparent}
  .post-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:16px}
  .post-cat{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;padding:5px 11px;border-radius:var(--pill);background:var(--grad);color:#2A2E4A}
  .post-read{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--muted-2)}
  .post-title{font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.28;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0 0 10px}
  .post-teaser{font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink-2);margin:0 0 20px;flex:1}
  .post-more{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;color:var(--accent-deep);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
  .post:hover .post-more .arw{transform:translateX(4px)}
  .post-more .arw{transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
  .posts-cta{text-align:center;margin-top:32px}
  @media(max-width:900px){.posts{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:480px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}}


  .pk .v .uplus{font-size:.55em;font-weight:400;vertical-align:.15em;margin-left:1px;color:var(--accent-deep);-webkit-text-fill-color:var(--accent-deep)}
  .pk .v .uyr{font-size:.42em;font-weight:400;color:var(--muted-2);-webkit-text-fill-color:var(--muted-2);margin-left:2px}
.foot-contact{margin-top:14px;font-size:.85rem}.foot-contact a{color:var(--accent-deep);text-decoration:none}.foot-contact a:hover{text-decoration:underline}.lead-2{font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:-6px}.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:0;z-index:1000;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:10px 18px;border-radius:0 0 8px 0;font-size:.85rem}.skip-link:focus{left:0}
  /* ===== FAQ ===== */
  .faq-list{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
  .faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:4px 0}
  .faq-item summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;padding:22px 4px;font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink)}
  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
  .faq-ic{position:relative;width:14px;height:14px;flex:none}
  .faq-ic::before,.faq-ic::after{content:"";position:absolute;background:var(--accent-deep);border-radius:2px;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
  .faq-ic::before{top:6px;left:0;width:14px;height:2px}
  .faq-ic::after{top:0;left:6px;width:2px;height:14px}
  .faq-item[open] .faq-ic::after{transform:scaleY(0)}
  .faq-a{padding:0 4px 24px;max-width:660px}
  .faq-a p{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink-2);margin:0}

  /* ===== brand gradient CTAs (aelle shape, no gloss) ===== */
  .btn-gold,.btn-ink,.nav-cta{
    background:linear-gradient(100deg,#9FA5D5 0%,#B4BEC4 45%,#CBDCA8 72%,#E8F5C8 100%);
    color:#2A2E4A;-webkit-text-fill-color:#2A2E4A;font-weight:700;
    border:none;border-radius:12px;
    box-shadow:0 2px 10px -3px rgba(120,130,180,.35);
  }
  .btn-gold .arw,.btn-ink .arw,.nav-cta .arw{color:#2A2E4A;-webkit-text-fill-color:#2A2E4A}
  .btn-gold:hover,.btn-ink:hover,.nav-cta:hover{
    transform:translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow:0 8px 22px -6px rgba(120,130,180,.5);
  }
  .nav-cta{padding:11px 20px;font-size:.9rem}

  /* ===== HERO ENTRANCE (dramatic on load) ===== */
  @keyframes heroWordIn{
    0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px) rotateX(-40deg);filter:blur(8px)}
    60%{filter:blur(0)}
    100%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) rotateX(0);filter:blur(0)}
  }
  @keyframes heroEyebrow{
    0%{opacity:0;letter-spacing:.5em;transform:translateY(-10px)}
    100%{opacity:1;letter-spacing:.16em;transform:translateY(0)}
  }
  @keyframes heroRise{
    0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px)}
    100%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
  }
  @keyframes heroSheen{
    0%{background-position:200% 0}
    100%{background-position:-80% 0}
  }
  @keyframes heroGlow{
    0%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.7)}
    100%{opacity:.55;transform:scale(1)}
  }
  /* the h1 becomes a flex-wrap of animated words */
  .hero h1.hero-anim{perspective:900px}
  .hero h1.hero-anim .w{display:inline-block;opacity:0;transform-origin:50% 100%;animation:heroWordIn .9s var(--ease) forwards}
  .hero h1.hero-anim .ser{display:inline-block}
  /* the gradient word: entrance THEN continuous shimmer */
  .hero h1.hero-anim .ser.w{
    animation:heroWordIn .9s var(--ease) forwards, gloss 5.5s ease-in-out 1.4s infinite;
  }
  /* eyebrow + lead + ctas + chips staged entrance (override generic reveal on hero only) */
  .hero .eyebrow.hero-eb{opacity:0;animation:heroEyebrow .9s var(--ease) .1s forwards}
  .hero .hero-stage{opacity:0;animation:heroRise .9s var(--ease) forwards}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .hero h1.hero-anim .w,.hero h1.hero-anim .ser.w,.hero .eyebrow.hero-eb,.hero .hero-stage{animation:none;opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none}
  }

  /* ===== methodology ===== */
  .method-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:48px}
  @media(max-width:960px){.method-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .method-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:32px 28px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px -34px rgba(30,32,42,.2)}
  .method-n{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-bottom:14px}
  .method-card h3{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0 0 14px;line-height:1.25}
  .method-card p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 12px}
  .method-card p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
  .method-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 14px}
  .method-list li{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.5;padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .method-list li:last-child{border-bottom:none}
  .method-foot{text-align:center;max-width:640px;margin:40px auto 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.6;font-style:italic}


  /* ===== cookie notice (dark corner card) ===== */
  .cookie-bar{position:fixed;right:24px;bottom:24px;z-index:300;max-width:340px;
    background:#1A1D2E;border-radius:16px;
    box-shadow:0 24px 50px -20px rgba(20,22,40,.5);
    padding:22px 24px;color:#E8EAF2;
    transform:translateY(calc(100% + 32px));opacity:0;
    transition:transform .55s var(--ease),opacity .55s var(--ease)}
  .cookie-bar.show{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1}
  .cookie-text{font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.55;color:#C7CBDB;margin:0 0 16px}
  .cookie-text a{color:#B8C0E8;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}
  .cookie-actions{display:flex;gap:8px}
  .cookie-btn{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;
    padding:9px 18px;border-radius:10px;cursor:pointer;border:1px solid transparent;
    transition:transform .2s var(--ease),box-shadow .2s var(--ease),background .2s,border-color .2s;
    white-space:nowrap}
  .cookie-accept{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#9FA5D5 0%,#B4BEC4 45%,#CBDCA8 72%,#E8F5C8 100%);
    background-repeat:no-repeat;color:#2A2E4A;-webkit-text-fill-color:#2A2E4A;
    box-shadow:0 2px 10px -3px rgba(120,130,180,.4)}
  .cookie-accept:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 20px -6px rgba(120,130,180,.55)}
  .cookie-reject{background:transparent;color:#C7CBDB;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22)}
  .cookie-reject:hover{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);color:#E8EAF2}
  /* mobile: full-width card pinned to the bottom with side gutters */
  @media(max-width:560px){
    .cookie-bar{left:12px;right:12px;bottom:12px;max-width:none;padding:18px 20px;border-radius:14px}
    .cookie-actions{gap:10px}
    .cookie-btn{flex:1;text-align:center;padding:11px 16px;font-size:.84rem}
  }
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.cookie-bar{transition:opacity .3s}}


/* ===== multi-page additions ===== */
.nav-links a.current{color:#0A0C10}
.nav-links a.current::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
/* page hero (inner pages) - smaller than home hero */
.page-hero{position:relative;padding:150px 0 60px;text-align:center;overflow:hidden}
.page-hero .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.5vw,4.2rem);font-weight:300;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.025em;max-width:16ch;margin:22px auto 0}
.page-hero .lead{max-width:620px;margin:24px auto 0;color:var(--ink-2);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.6}
/* footer sitemap columns */
.foot-sitemap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;margin-bottom:48px}
@media(max-width:820px){.foot-sitemap{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px}}
@media(max-width:480px){.foot-sitemap{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* home proof snapshot */
.home-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:44px;max-width:900px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
@media(max-width:640px){.home-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}}
.home-stats .hs{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:32px 24px;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 20px 50px -34px rgba(30,32,42,.2)}
.home-stats .v{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.02em;background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;line-height:1}
.home-stats .k{color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem;margin-top:10px}

/* home: authority engine block */
.engine-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:44px;max-width:960px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
@media(max-width:760px){.engine-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}}
.eng-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:30px 26px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px -34px rgba(30,32,42,.2)}
.eng-n{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-bottom:12px}
.eng-card p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0}

/* ===== multipage shell additions (merged from live) ===== */
.nav-links a.nav-cta::after{display:none}
.mobile-menu a.current{color:var(--accent-deep)}
.mobile-menu.open ~ .cookie-bar{opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.post.soon{cursor:default}
.post.soon:hover{transform:none;box-shadow:none;border-color:var(--line)}
.post-soon{align-self:flex-start;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;color:var(--muted);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--pill);padding:5px 11px}

/* ===== enhanced compounding loop ===== */
.loop-flow{display:flex;align-items:stretch;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-top:48px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.loop-flow .lstep{flex:1;min-width:150px;max-width:200px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:24px 18px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px -36px rgba(30,32,42,.22);text-align:left}
.loop-flow .ln{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-bottom:12px}
.loop-flow .lt{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:8px}
.loop-flow .ld{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.5}
.loop-flow .larrow{display:flex;align-items:center;color:#B4BEC4;font-size:1.3rem;flex:none}
@media(max-width:820px){.loop-flow .larrow{transform:rotate(90deg);width:100%;justify-content:center;height:20px}.loop-flow .lstep{max-width:none;width:100%}}
.loop-compound{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;max-width:760px;margin:28px auto 0;background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(159,165,213,.14),rgba(232,245,200,.18));border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:24px 28px}
.loop-compound .lc-arc{font-size:2rem;background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;flex:none;line-height:1}
.loop-compound .lc-text{font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.6}
.loop-compound .lc-text b{color:var(--ink)}
@media(max-width:560px){.loop-compound{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;gap:12px}}