:root {
    --navy:   #0A1628;
    --navy-2: #1A2740;
    --navy-3: #2A3A5C;
    --teal:   #0F6E56;
    --teal-d: #094B3B;
    --teal-l: #E6F1ED;
    --amber:  #BA7517;
    --amber-d:#6E4810;
    --amber-l:#FBF1DF;
    --ink:    #1A1F2E;
    --body:   #333333;
    --mute:   #6B7280;
    --rule:   #E5E7EB;
    --rule-2: #D1D5DB;
    --paper:  #FFFFFF;
    --paper-2:#FAFAF7;
    --max:    1200px;
    --prose:  720px;
  }

  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
  html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body {
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--paper);
    color: var(--body);
    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-feature-settings: 'cv11','ss03','tnum';
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  }
  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
  img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
  ::selection { background: var(--amber); color: var(--paper); }

  .wrap { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px); }
  .prose { max-width: var(--prose); }
  .center-prose { max-width: var(--prose); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

  /* ---------- typography ---------- */
  h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
  h1 { font-size: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 56px); line-height: 1.04; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em; text-wrap: balance; }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 36px); line-height: 1.12; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
  h3 { font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 24px); line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 600; }
  .h-amber { color: var(--amber-d); }

  .eyebrow {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;
    font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--amber-d); font-weight: 500;
  }
  .small { font-size: 14px; color: var(--mute); }
  .meta { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 12px; color: var(--mute); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
  .tnum { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

  /* ---------- buttons ---------- */
  .btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    font: 500 15px 'Inter', sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.005em;
    background: var(--amber); color: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--amber); border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer; transition: background .15s, transform .12s, box-shadow .15s;
    text-align: center; line-height: 1;
  }
  .btn:hover { background: var(--amber-d); border-color: var(--amber-d); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(186,117,23,0.22); }
  .btn .ar { transition: transform .15s; }
  .btn:hover .ar { transform: translateX(3px); }
  .btn-ghost {
    background: transparent; color: var(--teal); border: 1px solid var(--teal);
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--teal); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--teal); }
  .btn-navy { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--paper); }
  .btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-2); border-color: var(--navy-2); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10,22,40,0.25); }
  .btn-sm { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 13.5px; border-radius: 5px; }
  nav.main .cta-wrap .btn-sm { white-space: nowrap; }

  /* ---------- topbar / nav ---------- */
  .topbar {
    background: var(--navy); color: #D4DCEE;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .topbar .wrap {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding-top: 9px; padding-bottom: 9px; gap: 18px;
  }
  .topbar a:hover { color: var(--paper); }
  .topbar .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #4ADE80; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 8px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(74,222,128,0.18); }

  nav.main {
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  nav.main .wrap {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center; gap: 32px;
    padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .logo {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  }
  .logo .mark {
    width: 4px; height: 26px; background: var(--amber);
    border-radius: 1px;
  }
  nav.main ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; gap: 30px; justify-content: center; }
  nav.main ul a { color: var(--navy); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500; transition: color .15s; }
  nav.main ul a:hover { color: var(--amber-d); }
  nav.main ul a.active { color: var(--amber-d); }
  nav.main .cta-wrap { display: flex; gap: 10px; }

  /* ---------- sections ---------- */
  section { padding: clamp(44px, 5.5vw, 78px) 0; }
  section.tight { padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px) 0; }
  section.dark { background: var(--navy); color: #C4CCDB; }
  section.dark h1, section.dark h2, section.dark h3 { color: var(--paper); }
  section.dark h2 { color: #4FD1AF; }
  section.dark .eyebrow { color: #E5B66A; }
  section.dark .small { color: #8E9AB0; }
  section.cream { background: var(--paper-2); }

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .hero { padding: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 36px) 0 clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 48px); }
  .hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.45fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: start; }
  .hero-grid > * { min-width: 0; }
  .hero h1 { margin-top: 22px; }
  .hero .sub {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 1.5vw, 22px); line-height: 1.45; color: var(--navy-2);
    margin: 24px 0 0; max-width: 56ch; font-weight: 500;
  }
  .hero p.lead { font-size: 16px; color: var(--body); margin: 22px 0 32px; max-width: 60ch; }
  .hero .cta-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
  .hero .cta-row .micro { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--mute); margin-left: 4px; }

  /* anchor stat card */
  .anchor-card {
    background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper);
    padding: 36px 32px 32px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(10,22,40,0.35);
  }
  .anchor-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 6px; height: 100%;
    background: var(--amber);
  }
  .anchor-card .lbl {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(91,207,181,0.65); font-weight: 500;
  }
  .anchor-card .big {
    font-size: clamp(72px, 8vw, 104px); font-weight: 900; line-height: 0.95; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin: 14px 0 4px; color: var(--paper); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  }
  .anchor-card .big sup { font-size: 0.32em; vertical-align: top; margin-left: 4px; color: var(--amber); font-weight: 800; }
  .anchor-card .desc { font-size: 14.5px; color: #B8C2D6; max-width: 38ch; }
  .anchor-card .legend { margin-top: 22px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid #2A3A5C; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 6px 16px; color: #8E9AB0; }
  .anchor-card .legend b { color: var(--paper); font-weight: 600; }

  /* ---------- proof stat bar ---------- */
  .proof-bar {
    background: var(--teal-l);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .proof-bar .grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .proof-bar .cell { padding: 32px 28px; border-right: 1px solid #C9DDD5; }
  .proof-bar .cell:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .proof-bar .n {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 4.4vw, 54px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  }
  .proof-bar .n small { font-size: 0.45em; color: var(--amber-d); font-weight: 700; }
  .proof-bar .lbl { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--navy-2); line-height: 1.4; max-width: 28ch; }

  /* ---------- quick-answer ---------- */
  .qa {
    background: var(--amber-l);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--amber);
    padding: 22px 26px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    max-width: var(--prose);
    border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  }
  .qa .qa-lbl {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--amber-d); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 600;
  }
  .qa p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.55; font-weight: 500; }
  .qa p strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }

  /* ---------- section head ---------- */
  .sec-head { margin-bottom: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 40px); }
  .sec-head .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .sec-head h2 { max-width: 20ch; }
  .sec-head .lede { font-size: 17.5px; color: var(--body); max-width: var(--prose); margin-top: 18px; }
  section.dark .sec-head .lede { color: #C4CCDB; }

  /* ---------- pattern section ---------- */
  .pattern-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0; margin-top: 36px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .pattern { padding: 32px 28px 28px 0; border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .pattern:nth-child(2) { padding-left: 32px; padding-right: 32px; }
  .pattern:last-child { border-right: none; padding-left: 32px; padding-right: 0; }
  .pattern .num {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--amber-d); font-weight: 500;
  }
  .pattern h3 { color: var(--navy); margin: 12px 0 12px; font-size: 22px; }
  .pattern p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--body); margin: 0; }
  .pattern .stat {
    display: inline-block; margin-top: 16px; padding: 6px 12px;
    background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper); border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .pattern .stat b { color: var(--amber); font-weight: 700; }

  /* ---------- ICP two-up ---------- */
  .icp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-top: 12px; }
  .icp {
    background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-top: 4px solid var(--teal);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
  }
  .icp:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -16px rgba(10,22,40,0.12); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .icp.b { border-top-color: var(--amber); }
  .icp .tag {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--teal-d); font-weight: 600;
  }
  .icp.b .tag { color: var(--amber-d); }
  .icp h3 { margin: 10px 0 14px; font-size: 24px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
  .icp p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--body); margin: 0 0 14px; }
  .icp .monologue {
    margin-top: 18px; padding: 16px 20px;
    background: var(--paper-2); border-left: 3px solid var(--navy-2);
    font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--navy-2); font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  .icp .monologue .who { font-style: normal; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mute); margin-bottom: 8px; display: block; font-weight: 600; }

  /* ---------- $72M section ---------- */
  .anchor-section { background: var(--navy); color: #C4CCDB; }
  .anchor-section h2 { color: #4FD1AF; }
  .anchor-section .big-num {
    font-size: clamp(96px, 14vw, 200px); font-weight: 900; line-height: 0.9; letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    color: var(--paper); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  }
  .anchor-section .big-num sup { font-size: 0.3em; color: var(--amber); }
  .anchor-stats {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0; margin-top: 36px; border-top: 1px solid #2A3A5C; border-bottom: 1px solid #2A3A5C;
  }
  .anchor-stats .c { padding: 26px 28px; border-right: 1px solid #2A3A5C; }
  .anchor-stats .c:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .anchor-stats .v { font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--paper); letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
  .anchor-stats .v small { font-size: 0.5em; color: var(--amber); font-weight: 700; }
  .anchor-stats .k { font-size: 13px; color: #8E9AB0; margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.4; max-width: 26ch; }
  .anchor-body { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; margin-top: 40px; }
  .anchor-body p { color: #C4CCDB; font-size: 16px; max-width: 56ch; }
  .anchor-body p + p { margin-top: 16px; }
  .anchor-body em { color: var(--paper); font-style: italic; }

  /* ---------- EU access ---------- */
  .eu-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: end; }
  .eu-stats {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 24px;
  }
  .eu-stat {
    border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 4px; padding: 22px 22px 20px;
    background: var(--paper);
  }
  .eu-stat .n { font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--teal); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
  .eu-stat .l { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--navy-2); margin-top: 8px; }

  .inst-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 0; margin-top: 40px;
    border: 1px solid #1A2740;
    background: var(--navy);
  }
  .inst {
    padding: 26px 22px; border-right: 1px solid #1A2740; border-bottom: 1px solid #1A2740;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 170px;
  }
  .inst:nth-child(6n) { border-right: none; }
  .inst:nth-last-child(-n+6) { border-bottom: none; }
  .inst .code { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: #E5B66A; font-weight: 500; }
  .inst .name { font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.05; font-weight: 700; margin: 12px 0 10px; color: var(--paper); letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
  .inst .desc { font-size: 12.5px; color: #8E9AB0; line-height: 1.5; }
  .inst .pill { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 12px; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; color: #4FD1AF; letter-spacing: 0.06em; font-weight: 500; }

  /* ---------- vs table ---------- */
  .vs-wrap { margin-top: 36px; }
  .vs {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--paper);
  }
  .vs > div { padding: 18px 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--body); }
  .vs > div:nth-child(-n+4) {
    border-top: none; background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper);
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 14px 22px; font-weight: 500;
  }
  .vs > div:nth-child(4n) { border-right: none; }
  .vs .rh { background: var(--paper-2); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
  .vs .yes { color: var(--teal-d); font-weight: 500; }
  .vs .no { color: var(--mute); }
  .vs .own { background: #FFF8EE; }
  .vs .own.yes { color: var(--amber-d); font-weight: 600; }

  /* ---------- after-diagnostic ---------- */
  .after {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: start;
  }
  .after-tiers { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
  .tier {
    background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 22px 26px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 20px; align-items: center;
  }
  .tier h4 { margin: 0; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
  .tier p { margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--body); }
  .tier .price { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--amber-d); white-space: nowrap; }

  /* ---------- ESTIMATOR ---------- */
  .estimator-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper-2) 0%, var(--paper) 100%); }
  .estimator {
    background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -28px rgba(10,22,40,0.18);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .est-left { padding: 44px; border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); background: var(--paper); }
  .est-right { padding: 44px; background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .est-left h3 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 6px; font-weight: 700; }
  .est-left .est-sub { color: var(--mute); font-size: 14.5px; margin: 0 0 24px; }

  .field { margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .field label {
    display: block; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .field .hint { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; color: var(--mute); font-weight: 400; margin-left: 6px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }

  .seg {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 4px;
    background: var(--paper-2); padding: 4px; border-radius: 5px;
  }
  .seg button {
    border: 1px solid transparent; background: transparent;
    padding: 9px 8px; font: 500 12px 'Inter', sans-serif; color: var(--navy-2); cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 4px; transition: all .15s;
  }
  .seg button:hover { background: var(--paper); }
  .seg button.on { background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper); }

  .slider-wrap { padding: 4px 2px 0; }
  .slider-wrap .row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .slider-wrap .val { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 14px; color: var(--amber-d); font-weight: 600; }
  input[type=range] {
    -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
    width: 100%; height: 4px; background: var(--rule); border-radius: 2px; outline: none;
  }
  input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-thumb {
    -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
    width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--amber); cursor: pointer; border: 3px solid var(--paper);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--amber);
  }
  input[type=range]::-moz-range-thumb {
    width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--amber); cursor: pointer; border: 3px solid var(--paper);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--amber);
  }
  .est-cta { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 8px; align-items: center; }
  .est-cta .reset { background: transparent; border: none; color: var(--mute); font-size: 12.5px; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; }

  .est-right .est-lbl {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #E5B66A; font-weight: 500;
  }
  .est-result {
    font-size: clamp(54px, 6.5vw, 80px); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 0.95;
    color: var(--paper); margin: 14px 0 4px; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  }
  .est-range { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 13px; color: #8E9AB0; }
  .est-tier { margin-top: 22px; }
  .pill-tier {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 100px; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .pill-tier .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; }
  .pill-tier.high { background: rgba(220,38,38,0.15); color: #FCA5A5; }
  .pill-tier.high .dot { background: #EF4444; }
  .pill-tier.med { background: rgba(186,117,23,0.18); color: #E5B66A; }
  .pill-tier.med .dot { background: var(--amber); }
  .pill-tier.low { background: rgba(15,110,86,0.2); color: #4FD1AF; }
  .pill-tier.low .dot { background: #10B981; }

  .est-interp { color: #B8C2D6; font-size: 14.5px; margin: 22px 0 0; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 38ch; }
  .est-bench { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid #2A3A5C; }
  .est-bench .row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 14px; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11.5px; color: #8E9AB0; padding: 5px 0; }
  .est-bench .row b { color: #E5B66A; font-weight: 500; }
  .est-foot { margin-top: 22px; }

  /* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
  .faq-section { background: var(--paper-2); }
  .faq { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .faq details {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
    padding: 22px 0;
  }
  .faq details:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .faq summary {
    list-style: none; cursor: pointer;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 20px; align-items: start;
    font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.35;
  }
  .faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .faq summary::after {
    content: '+'; font-size: 26px; line-height: 0.8; color: var(--amber); font-weight: 400;
    transition: transform .2s; padding-top: 4px;
  }
  .faq details[open] summary::after { content: '–'; }
  .faq .a { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--body); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 70ch; }
  .faq .a p + p { margin-top: 10px; }

  /* ---------- SIGNAL Brief subscribe ---------- */
  .signal-cta {
    background: var(--teal-l);
    border: 1px solid #B6D9CC;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
    padding: 28px 32px;
    margin-top: 60px; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 32px; align-items: center;
  }
  .signal-cta h4 { color: var(--teal-d); margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; }
  .signal-cta p { margin: 0; color: var(--navy-2); font-size: 14.5px; }
  .signal-form { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
  .signal-form input {
    flex: 1; padding: 12px 14px; font: 400 14px Inter, sans-serif;
    border: 1px solid var(--rule-2); border-radius: 4px; background: var(--paper); color: var(--navy);
  }
  .signal-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); }
  .signal-form button {
    padding: 12px 18px; font: 500 13.5px Inter; background: var(--teal); color: var(--paper); border: none; border-radius: 4px; cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .signal-form button:hover { background: var(--teal-d); }

  /* ---------- final CTA ---------- */
  .final {
    background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper);
    padding: clamp(52px, 6.5vw, 90px) 0;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .final h2 {
    color: var(--paper); font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px); line-height: 1.0; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    max-width: 22ch; margin: 0 auto; font-weight: 800;
  }
  .final h2 .em { color: #E5B66A; }
  .final p { color: #B8C2D6; max-width: 56ch; margin: 22px auto 32px; font-size: 17px; }
  .final .cta-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  footer { background: #050A14; color: #8E9AB0; padding: 60px 0 28px; font-size: 13.5px; }
  footer .wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
  footer .logo { color: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 18px; }
  footer .desc { font-size: 13px; max-width: 32ch; line-height: 1.55; }
  footer h4 {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #E5B66A; margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: 500;
  }
  footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 9px; }
  footer ul a { color: #8E9AB0; }
  footer ul a:hover { color: var(--paper); }
  footer .legal { grid-column: 1/-1; padding-top: 28px; margin-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid #1A2740; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; color: #6B7280; }


  /* ---- pricing pill in hero card ---- */
  .pricing-pill {
    margin-top: 22px; padding: 16px 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(186,117,23,0.18) 0%, rgba(186,117,23,0.06) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(229,182,106,0.35); border-radius: 4px;
  }
  .pricing-pill .pp-h {
    display: block; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #E5B66A; margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .pricing-pill .pp-b { display: block; color: var(--paper); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; }
  .pricing-pill .pp-b .amp { color: var(--amber); margin: 0 4px; font-weight: 800; }
  .pricing-pill .pp-b sup { color: var(--amber); font-size: 0.7em; }
  .pricing-pill .pp-f { display: block; font-size: 12.5px; color: #B8C2D6; margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.45; }
  .pricing-pill .pp-f .ft { color: #8E9AB0; font-size: 11px; }

  /* ---- vs-table checkmarks ---- */
  .vs .ck { color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; margin-right: 8px; font-size: 15px; display: inline-block; width: 14px; }
  .vs .x  { color: #C0C7D2; font-weight: 600; margin-right: 8px; font-size: 14px; display: inline-block; width: 14px; }
  .vs > div.own { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFF8EE 0%, #FBF1DF 100%); }
  .vs > div.own.yes { color: var(--amber-d); font-weight: 600; }
  .vs > div.own.yes em { font-style: italic; color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; }

  /* ---- hamburger nav ---- */
  .nav-burger {
    display: none;
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    background: var(--paper); cursor: pointer; border-radius: 4px;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 0;
  }
  .nav-burger span { width: 16px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy); position: relative; transition: all 0.2s; }
  .nav-burger span::before, .nav-burger span::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; width: 16px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy); transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .nav-burger span::before { top: -5px; }
  .nav-burger span::after { top: 5px; }
  .nav-burger.open span { background: transparent; }
  .nav-burger.open span::before { top: 0; transform: rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-burger.open span::after { top: 0; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

  .mobile-panel {
    position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 320px; max-width: 92vw;
    background: var(--paper); z-index: 60;
    transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--rule);
    box-shadow: -16px 0 40px -8px rgba(10,22,40,0.15);
    padding: 80px 28px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  }
  .mobile-panel.open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .mobile-panel ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 28px; display: grid; gap: 0; }
  .mobile-panel ul a {
    color: var(--navy); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 500; padding: 14px 0;
    display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .mobile-panel ul a:hover { color: var(--amber-d); }
  .mobile-panel .cta-stack { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
  .mobile-overlay {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(10,22,40,0.45);
    z-index: 55; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.2s;
  }
  .mobile-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
  body.nav-locked { overflow: hidden; }

  /* ---- media features strip ---- */
  .media-strip { padding: 32px 0 28px; background: var(--paper); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .media-strip .wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: max-content 1fr; gap: 36px; align-items: center; }
  .media-strip .lead {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--mute); max-width: 14ch; line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .media-strip .names {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 22px 38px; align-items: baseline;
  }
  .media-strip .names span {
    font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-2); letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  }
  .media-strip .names span.italic { font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); }
  .media-strip .names span.serif { font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: 500; }

  /* ---- more proof cards ---- */
  .proof-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin-top: 8px; }
  .proof-card {
    background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 24px 22px 22px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform .15s, box-shadow .2s;
  }
  .proof-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -10px rgba(10,22,40,0.1); }
  .proof-card .badge {
    align-self: flex-start; padding: 3px 8px;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 1px solid var(--teal); color: var(--teal-d); font-weight: 600; border-radius: 3px;
  }
  .proof-card .badge.anon { border-color: var(--mute); color: var(--mute); }
  .proof-card h4 { margin: 16px 0 4px; color: var(--navy); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; }
  .proof-card .pm { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; color: var(--mute); }
  .proof-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--body); margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.5; }
  .proof-card .stat {
    margin-top: auto; padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: end; gap: 12px;
  }
  .proof-card .stat .n { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 0.95; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
  .proof-card .stat .l {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--mute); text-align: right; max-width: 14ch; line-height: 1.3;
  }

  /* ---- principals block ---- */
  .principals { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 36px; }
  .principal {
    background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 28px 30px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr; gap: 22px;
  }
  .principal .pa {
    width: 90px; height: 108px;
    background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 38px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    position: relative;
  }
  .principal .pa::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 5px; border: 1px solid var(--navy-3);
  }
  .principal.julia .pa { background: var(--teal); }
  .principal.tyler .pa { background: var(--navy); }
  .principal .name { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
  .principal .role {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--amber-d); margin-top: 4px; font-weight: 600;
  }
  .principal p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--body); margin: 12px 0 12px; line-height: 1.55; }
  .principal .creds {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--mute);
    display: grid; gap: 4px; line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .principal .creds .row { padding-left: 14px; position: relative; }
  .principal .creds .row::before { content: '▸'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--amber); }

  /* ---- data & compliance block ---- */
  .compliance {
    background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
    padding: 32px 36px; margin-top: 12px; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: 36px; align-items: start;
  }
  .compliance h3 { color: var(--teal-d); font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .compliance p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--body); margin: 0; }
  .compliance .compliance-list {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px 18px;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 12px; color: var(--navy-2);
  }
  .compliance .compliance-list b { color: var(--teal-d); font-weight: 700; }

  /* ---- estimator email capture (post-result) ---- */
  .est-capture {
    margin-top: 20px; padding: 18px 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid #2A3A5C; border-radius: 4px;
    display: none;
  }
  .est-capture.show { display: block; animation: slidein 0.3s ease; }
  @keyframes slidein { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
  .est-capture .ec-h {
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .est-capture .ec-s {
    font-size: 12.5px; color: #B8C2D6; margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .est-capture form { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .est-capture input {
    flex: 1; min-width: 160px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid #3A4A6C; padding: 9px 12px; font: 400 13px Inter; border-radius: 4px;
  }
  .est-capture input::placeholder { color: #8E9AB0; }
  .est-capture input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--amber); }
  .est-capture button {
    padding: 9px 16px; font: 600 12.5px Inter; background: var(--amber); color: var(--paper);
    border: none; border-radius: 4px; cursor: pointer;
  }
  .est-capture button:hover { background: var(--amber-d); }
  .est-capture.done { display: block; }
  .est-capture.done .ec-h { color: #4FD1AF; }
  .est-capture .done-msg { font-size: 13px; color: #4FD1AF; }
  .est-capture .done-msg b { color: var(--paper); }

  /* ---- final pricing chip ---- */
  .final-pricing {
    display: inline-block; max-width: 56ch; margin: 0 auto 24px !important;
    padding: 12px 24px; background: rgba(186,117,23,0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(229,182,106,0.4); border-radius: 100px;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #E5B66A; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }
  .final-pricing sup { color: var(--amber); }

  /* ---- responsive additions ---- */
  @media (max-width: 920px) {
    .nav-burger { display: inline-flex; }
    .proof-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .principals { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .compliance { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 24px 26px; }
    .media-strip .wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
    .pricing-pill { padding: 12px 14px; }
    .pricing-pill .pp-b { font-size: 14px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .proof-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .principal { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .principal .pa { width: 70px; height: 84px; font-size: 28px; }
  }

  /* ---------- responsive ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 920px) {
    .hero-grid, .eu-head, .after, .estimator, .signal-cta, .anchor-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .vs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .vs > div { border-right: none; }
    .icp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .est-left, .est-right { padding: 32px; }
    .est-left { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
    .pattern-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pattern { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 28px 0 28px !important; }
    .pattern:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .inst-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
    .inst:nth-child(3n) { border-right: none; }
    .inst:nth-child(6n) { border-right: 1px solid #1A2740; }
    .inst:nth-last-child(-n+3) { border-bottom: none; }
    .inst:nth-last-child(-n+6):not(:nth-last-child(-n+3)) { border-bottom: 1px solid #1A2740; }
    .anchor-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .anchor-stats .c { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #2A3A5C; }
    .anchor-stats .c:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    nav.main ul { display: none; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 700px) {
    .proof-bar .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .proof-bar .cell:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
    .proof-bar .cell:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid #C9DDD5; }
    .inst-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .inst { border-right: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #1A2740 !important; }
    .inst:last-child { border-bottom: none !important; }
    footer .wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .seg { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .eu-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }


/* =============================================================
   PARK · GREEN · INTERACTIVE LAYER
   Additive — does not override base palette.
   Goal: introduce park-green identity + proximity interactions
   without changing the brand chassis (Navy / Teal / Amber).
   Respects prefers-reduced-motion.
   ============================================================= */

:root {
  --leaf:        #4F9D60;
  --leaf-1:      #6BB37C;
  --leaf-d:      #2F7A40;
  --leaf-deep:   #1F5A2F;
  --leaf-glow:   rgba(79,157,96,0.28);
  --leaf-glow-l: rgba(107,179,124,0.16);
  --moss:        #3F8253;
}

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

/* ---- hero ambient · soft green wash on hero only ---- */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; pointer-events: none;
  top: -180px; right: -160px; width: 680px; height: 680px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, var(--leaf-glow-l) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(8px);
  animation: parkPulse 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; pointer-events: none;
  bottom: -240px; left: -140px; width: 520px; height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(15,110,86,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(6px);
  animation: parkPulse 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate -2s;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero .wrap, .hero > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@keyframes parkPulse {
  0%   { opacity: 0.55; transform: scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0.95; transform: scale(1.06); }
}

/* ---- topbar status dot · breathing ---- */
.topbar .dot {
  animation: dotPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes dotPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(74,222,128,0.18); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(74,222,128,0.32); }
}

/* ---- eyebrow · subtle dot before label, leaf-pulse ---- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--leaf); flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79,157,96,0.18);
  animation: leafTwinkle 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
section.dark .eyebrow::before { background: var(--leaf-1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(107,179,124,0.22); }
@keyframes leafTwinkle {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1);   box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79,157,96,0.18); }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.4); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(79,157,96,0.0); }
}

/* ---- logo mark · subtle "growing" pulse ---- */
.logo .mark {
  transition: background 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.logo:hover .mark {
  background: var(--leaf);
  height: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--leaf-glow);
}

/* ---- nav links · animated green underline ---- */
nav.main ul a {
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
}
nav.main ul a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 100%; bottom: -6px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--leaf);
  transition: right 0.25s ease;
}
nav.main ul a:hover { color: var(--leaf-d); }
nav.main ul a:hover::after { right: 0; }
nav.main ul a.active::after { right: 0; background: var(--amber); }

/* ---- buttons · proximity glow halo ---- */
.btn {
  position: relative; isolation: isolate;
  transition: background 0.18s, transform 0.18s, box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.18s;
}
.btn::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -2px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), var(--leaf-glow), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.2s; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
}
.btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px var(--leaf-glow), 0 4px 12px rgba(186,117,23,0.18); }
.btn.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--leaf); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--leaf);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px var(--leaf-glow);
}

/* ---- generic CARD spotlight (proximity light) ---- */
/* Applied to all key interactive cards. JS sets --mx/--my from mousemove. */
.path, .icp, .proof-card, .principal, .tier, .why-card, .fear-card, .seq-step,
.moat, .qual-yes, .qual-no, .reader, .dual-card, .map-card, .fw-card, .inst,
.eu-stat, .case, .compliance {
  position: relative; isolation: isolate;
  --mx: 50%; --my: 50%;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
}
.path::after, .icp::after, .proof-card::after, .principal::after, .tier::after,
.why-card::after, .fear-card::after, .seq-step::after, .moat::after,
.qual-yes::after, .qual-no::after, .reader::after, .dual-card::after,
.map-card::after, .fw-card::after, .inst::after, .eu-stat::after, .case::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--mx) var(--my), var(--leaf-glow-l), transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.25s ease; z-index: 0; border-radius: inherit;
}
.path:hover::after, .icp:hover::after, .proof-card:hover::after, .principal:hover::after,
.tier:hover::after, .why-card:hover::after, .fear-card:hover::after, .seq-step:hover::after,
.moat:hover::after, .qual-yes:hover::after, .qual-no:hover::after, .reader:hover::after,
.dual-card:hover::after, .map-card:hover::after, .fw-card:hover::after, .inst:hover::after,
.eu-stat:hover::after, .case:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
/* keep card contents above the spotlight */
.path > *, .icp > *, .proof-card > *, .principal > *, .tier > *, .why-card > *, .fear-card > *,
.seq-step > *, .moat > *, .qual-yes > *, .qual-no > *, .reader > *, .dual-card > *,
.map-card > *, .fw-card > *, .inst > *, .eu-stat > *, .case > * {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* Strengthen hover affordance on the most clickable cards */
.proof-card:hover, .map-card:hover, .dual-card:hover, .path:hover, .icp:hover {
  border-color: var(--leaf);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -20px var(--leaf-glow), 0 8px 16px -8px rgba(10,22,40,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* dark-section variants use deeper leaf */
section.dark .moat:hover { border-top-color: var(--leaf-1); box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -20px rgba(79,157,96,0.32); }
section.dark .inst:hover { background: rgba(79,157,96,0.06); }

/* ---- FAQ summary · green hover bar ---- */
.faq details summary {
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
  position: relative; padding-left: 18px;
}
.faq details summary::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 4px; bottom: 4px; width: 3px;
  background: var(--leaf); border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.faq details:hover summary { color: var(--leaf-d); }
.faq details:hover summary::before,
.faq details[open] summary::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.faq details[open] summary::before { background: var(--amber); }
.faq details summary::after { transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s; }
.faq details:hover summary::after { color: var(--leaf-d); }

/* ---- form inputs · green focus ring (was teal) ---- */
.signal-form input:focus,
.brief-form input:focus,
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus,
.est-capture input:focus {
  border-color: var(--leaf);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79,157,96,0.15);
  outline: none;
}
.signal-form button:hover,
.brief-form button:hover {
  background: var(--leaf-d);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--leaf-glow);
}

/* ---- anchor card · subtle green pulse on the big number ---- */
.anchor-card .big { transition: text-shadow 0.4s ease, color 0.2s; }
.anchor-card:hover .big { text-shadow: 0 0 28px var(--leaf-glow); }
.anchor-card { position: relative; isolation: isolate; transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.25s ease; }
.anchor-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: -1;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(79,157,96,0.22), transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.anchor-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.anchor-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 32px 80px -28px var(--leaf-glow), 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(10,22,40,0.35); }

/* ---- proof-bar cell · soft green wash on hover ---- */
.proof-bar .cell { transition: background 0.2s ease; }
.proof-bar .cell:hover { background: rgba(79,157,96,0.06); }

/* ---- vs-table · row highlight ---- */
.vs > div:not(:nth-child(-n+4)) { transition: background 0.2s ease; }
.vs .rh:hover, .vs .own:hover { background: rgba(79,157,96,0.04); }

/* ---- estimator · pricing pill spotlight ---- */
.pricing-pill { position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.pricing-pill:hover { border-color: rgba(79,157,96,0.5); }
.pricing-pill::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), rgba(79,157,96,0.18), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.25s;
}
.pricing-pill:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ---- estimator inputs / sliders · greener thumbs ---- */
input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  background: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--amber), 0 0 0 6px rgba(79,157,96,0);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
}
input[type=range]:hover::-webkit-slider-thumb,
input[type=range]:focus::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--amber), 0 0 0 6px rgba(79,157,96,0.25);
}
.seg button { transition: background 0.18s, color 0.18s, transform 0.15s; }
.seg button:hover { background: rgba(79,157,96,0.10); color: var(--leaf-d); }
.seg button.on { background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper); }
.seg button.on:hover { background: var(--leaf-deep); }

/* ---- counters · prevent text reflow during animation ---- */
.tnum, .anchor-card .big, .proof-bar .n, .stats-row .num,
.anchor-stats .v, .fear-stat b, .why-stat b, .stat .n, .map-n {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
[data-counter-animating] { will-change: contents; }

/* ---- final CTA · green accent on hover ---- */
.final h2 .em { transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease; }
.final:hover h2 .em { color: var(--leaf-1); text-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--leaf-glow); }

/* ---- footer brand mark hover ---- */
footer .logo { transition: color 0.2s; }
footer .logo:hover { color: var(--leaf-1); }
footer .logo:hover .mark { background: var(--leaf); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--leaf-glow); }
footer ul a { transition: color 0.15s, padding-left 0.2s; }
footer ul a:hover { color: var(--leaf-1); padding-left: 4px; }

/* ---- site-map cards · stronger lift on hover ---- */
.map-card:hover { border-color: var(--leaf); box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -16px var(--leaf-glow); }
.map-card:hover .map-n { color: var(--leaf-d); transition: color 0.2s ease; }

/* ---- reduced motion respect ---- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
  .hero::before, .hero::after { animation: none; }
}

/* =============== end PARK · GREEN · INTERACTIVE LAYER =============== */



/* =============================================================
   BLOG · SIGNAL Insights — article hub + single-post components
   Built per cluster map v3 (151 articles · 5 clusters + Tools + PPM + RevOps).
   GEO > SEO > Conversion hierarchy. Triple schema stack per article.
   ============================================================= */

/* ----- cluster color tokens ----- */
:root {
  --c-c0: var(--teal);
  --c-c0-l: var(--teal-l);
  --c-c1: var(--amber);
  --c-c1-l: var(--amber-l);
  --c-c2: var(--navy-2);
  --c-c2-l: #E3E7F0;
  --c-c3: var(--leaf);
  --c-c3-l: rgba(79,157,96,0.12);
  --c-c4: var(--teal-d);
  --c-c4-l: rgba(9,75,59,0.10);
  --c-c5: var(--leaf-d);
  --c-c5-l: rgba(47,122,64,0.10);
  --c-ppm: var(--amber-d);
  --c-ppm-l: rgba(110,72,16,0.10);
  --c-ro: var(--moss);
  --c-ro-l: rgba(63,130,83,0.12);
  --c-c7: var(--navy-3);
  --c-c7-l: rgba(42,58,92,0.10);
}

/* ----- cluster tag pill ----- */
.cluster-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid;
  background: transparent;
}
.cluster-tag::before {
  content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: currentColor;
}
.cluster-tag.c0  { color: var(--c-c0);  border-color: var(--c-c0);  background: var(--c-c0-l); }
.cluster-tag.c1  { color: var(--c-c1);  border-color: var(--c-c1);  background: var(--c-c1-l); }
.cluster-tag.c2  { color: var(--c-c2);  border-color: var(--c-c2);  background: var(--c-c2-l); }
.cluster-tag.c3  { color: var(--c-c3);  border-color: var(--c-c3);  background: var(--c-c3-l); }
.cluster-tag.c4  { color: var(--c-c4);  border-color: var(--c-c4);  background: var(--c-c4-l); }
.cluster-tag.c5  { color: var(--c-c5);  border-color: var(--c-c5);  background: var(--c-c5-l); }
.cluster-tag.ppm { color: var(--c-ppm); border-color: var(--c-ppm); background: var(--c-ppm-l); }
.cluster-tag.ro  { color: var(--c-ro);  border-color: var(--c-ro);  background: var(--c-ro-l); }
.cluster-tag.c7  { color: var(--c-c7);  border-color: var(--c-c7);  background: var(--c-c7-l); }

/* ----- funnel pill ----- */
.funnel-tag {
  display: inline-block; padding: 2px 8px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mute); background: var(--paper-2);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ----- blog hub layout ----- */
.blog-hub-hero { padding: clamp(60px,8vw,100px) 0 clamp(36px,5vw,56px); }
.blog-hub-hero h1 { max-width: 22ch; }
.blog-hub-hero .lede { margin-top: 22px; }

/* cluster filter strip */
.cluster-filter {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 14px 0; margin: 0 0 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  align-items: center;
}
.cluster-filter .label {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--mute); margin-right: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.cluster-filter button {
  border: 1px solid var(--rule); background: var(--paper);
  padding: 8px 14px; font: 500 12.5px 'Inter', sans-serif;
  cursor: pointer; border-radius: 100px; color: var(--body);
  transition: all .15s;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.cluster-filter button::before {
  content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--rule-2);
}
.cluster-filter button:hover { border-color: var(--leaf); color: var(--leaf-d); }
.cluster-filter button.on { background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--navy); }
.cluster-filter button.on::before { background: var(--leaf); }
.cluster-filter button[data-cluster=c0].on  { background: var(--c-c0);  border-color: var(--c-c0); }
.cluster-filter button[data-cluster=c1].on  { background: var(--c-c1);  border-color: var(--c-c1); }
.cluster-filter button[data-cluster=c2].on  { background: var(--c-c2);  border-color: var(--c-c2); }
.cluster-filter button[data-cluster=c3].on  { background: var(--c-c3);  border-color: var(--c-c3); }
.cluster-filter button[data-cluster=c4].on  { background: var(--c-c4);  border-color: var(--c-c4); }
.cluster-filter button[data-cluster=c5].on  { background: var(--c-c5);  border-color: var(--c-c5); }
.cluster-filter .count { color: var(--mute); font-size: 11px; margin-left: 4px; }

/* featured article (full-width hero card) */
.featured {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden; margin-top: 40px;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.featured:hover { box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -24px var(--leaf-glow); transform: translateY(-2px); text-decoration: none; }
.featured .meta { padding: 44px 48px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.featured .meta .tags { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.featured h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 42px); line-height: 1.08; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 14px; max-width: 22ch; }
.featured .excerpt { color: var(--body); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 50ch; }
.featured .byline { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; font-size: 13px; color: var(--mute); font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.featured .author-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--navy); }
.featured .author-chip .avatar { width: 26px; height: 26px; background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper); border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }
.featured .author-chip.julia .avatar { background: var(--teal); }
.featured .visual {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 60%, var(--teal-d) 100%);
  display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 36px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.featured .visual::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side at 70% 30%, rgba(79,157,96,0.35), transparent 60%);
}
.featured .visual .big-stat {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-size: clamp(72px, 9vw, 132px); font-weight: 900; color: var(--paper); letter-spacing: -0.035em; line-height: 0.9; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; text-align: center;
}
.featured .visual .big-stat sup { font-size: 0.32em; color: #E5B66A; vertical-align: top; }
.featured .visual .stat-label { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-top: 14px; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: #C4CCDB; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: center; max-width: 22ch; }

/* article grid */
.article-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.article-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 26px 26px 22px; transition: all .2s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  --mx: 50%; --my: 50%;
}
.article-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(400px circle at var(--mx) var(--my), var(--leaf-glow-l), transparent 50%);
  transition: opacity .25s; z-index: 0; border-radius: inherit;
}
.article-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.article-card:hover { border-color: var(--leaf); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -16px var(--leaf-glow); text-decoration: none; }
.article-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.article-card .tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.article-card h3 { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.article-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--body); margin: 0 0 16px; flex: 1; line-height: 1.55; }
.article-card .foot {
  padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; color: var(--mute);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.article-card .foot .read-time { color: var(--leaf-d); }

/* ----- single-post layout ----- */
.post-hero { padding: clamp(50px, 7vw, 90px) 0 clamp(32px, 4vw, 50px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.post-hero .tags { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.post-hero h1 { max-width: 24ch; font-size: clamp(36px,4.6vw,56px); line-height: 1.05; }
.post-hero .lede { font-size: clamp(18px, 1.5vw, 21px); line-height: 1.5; color: var(--body); max-width: 64ch; margin-top: 22px; font-weight: 400; }
.post-hero .byline {
  margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px 28px; align-items: center;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--mute);
}
.post-hero .author-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--navy); }
.post-hero .author-chip .avatar { width: 32px; height: 32px; background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper); border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }
.post-hero .author-chip.julia .avatar { background: var(--teal); }
.post-hero .meta-row b { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }

/* article layout — main + sidebar TOC */
.post-layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr 240px; gap: 48px;
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0;
}
.post-toc { position: sticky; top: 100px; align-self: start; max-height: calc(100vh - 120px); overflow-y: auto; }
.post-toc .toc-h { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--mute); margin-bottom: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.post-toc ol { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; counter-reset: toc; display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.post-toc li { counter-increment: toc; }
.post-toc a {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 24px 1fr; gap: 8px; padding: 8px 0;
  color: var(--mute); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent; padding-left: 12px;
  transition: all .15s; text-decoration: none;
}
.post-toc a::before { content: counter(toc, decimal-leading-zero); font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; color: var(--rule-2); }
.post-toc a:hover, .post-toc a.active { color: var(--leaf-d); border-left-color: var(--leaf); }
.post-toc a:hover::before, .post-toc a.active::before { color: var(--leaf); }

.post-aside { position: sticky; top: 100px; align-self: start; }
.post-aside .a-h { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--mute); margin-bottom: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.post-aside .a-cta {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper); padding: 24px 22px;
  border-radius: 4px; border-left: 4px solid var(--amber);
}
.post-aside .a-cta .a-stat { font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--paper); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.025em; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.post-aside .a-cta .a-stat sup { color: var(--amber); font-size: 0.4em; }
.post-aside .a-cta p { font-size: 13px; color: #B8C2D6; margin: 0 0 16px; line-height: 1.5; }
.post-aside .a-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 11px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
.post-aside .a-cta .btn-ghost { color: #E5B66A; border-color: #E5B66A; }
.post-aside .a-cta .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--amber); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--amber); }

/* article body typography */
.article-body { max-width: 648px; }
.article-body > * + * { margin-top: 1.2em; }
.article-body h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.8vw, 34px); line-height: 1.15; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin-top: 2.4em; scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
.article-body h2::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 36px; height: 3px; background: var(--leaf); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.article-body h2:first-child::before { display: none; }
.article-body h3 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; margin-top: 1.6em; }
.article-body p { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.72; color: var(--ink); }
.article-body p strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
.article-body a { color: var(--leaf-d); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--leaf); transition: all .15s; }
.article-body a:hover { background: var(--c-c3-l); color: var(--leaf-deep); text-decoration: none; }
/* Buttons inside article body keep their .btn styling — not the prose-anchor styling */
.article-body a.btn,
.article-body a.btn:hover { color: var(--paper); border-bottom: none; background: var(--amber); border-color: var(--amber); }
.article-body a.btn:hover { background: var(--amber-d); border-color: var(--amber-d); }
/* Insight Moment CTA button — amber bg, white text per brand convention (overrides prior navy-on-amber idea) */
.article-body .insight-cta .btn,
.article-body .insight-cta .btn:hover { color: var(--paper); background: var(--amber); border-color: var(--amber); border-bottom: none; }
.article-body .insight-cta .btn:hover { background: var(--amber-d); border-color: var(--amber-d); }
/* Estimator embed button — same amber-on-white treatment */
.article-body .est-embed .btn,
.article-body .est-embed .btn:hover { color: var(--paper); background: var(--amber); border-color: var(--amber); border-bottom: none; }
.article-body .est-embed .btn:hover { background: var(--amber-d); border-color: var(--amber-d); }
/* Footer CTA cards inside article body */
.article-body .post-footer-ctas a,
.article-body .post-footer-ctas a:hover { border-bottom: none; }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { padding-left: 24px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.72; color: var(--ink); }
.article-body ul li, .article-body ol li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.article-body ul li::marker { color: var(--leaf-d); }

/* Quick Answer block - mandatory at top of article */
.article-body .qa {
  background: var(--amber-l); border-left: 4px solid var(--amber);
  padding: 22px 26px; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  margin: 0 0 40px;
}
.article-body .qa .qa-lbl {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber-d); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 600;
}
.article-body .qa p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.55; font-weight: 500; }

/* Pull quote */
.article-body .pull {
  margin: 1.8em 0;
  padding: 0 0 0 32px; border-left: 4px solid var(--leaf);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500; font-style: italic; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  max-width: 60ch;
}
.article-body .pull .attr {
  display: block; margin-top: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--mute); font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Inline Insight CTA (placed at peak-insight sentence) */
.article-body .insight-cta {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 4px; border-left: 6px solid var(--amber);
  padding: 28px 32px; margin: 2.4em 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 24px; align-items: center;
}
.article-body .insight-cta .ic-h { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: #E5B66A; margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; }
.article-body .insight-cta h3 { color: var(--paper); margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.2; max-width: 28ch; }
.article-body .insight-cta p { color: #B8C2D6; font-size: 14.5px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 50ch; }
.article-body .insight-cta .btn { white-space: nowrap; }

/* Methodology callout (numbered step or quick reference) */
.article-body .method-callout {
  background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  padding: 22px 28px; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; margin: 1.8em 0;
}
.article-body .method-callout h4 { font-size: 14px; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--teal-d); margin-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; }
.article-body .method-callout p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
.article-body .method-callout p + p { margin-top: 10px; }
.article-body .method-callout ul { font-size: 15px; margin-top: 8px; }

/* inline stat row */
.article-body .stat-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  margin: 2em 0;
}
.article-body .stat-row .stat {
  padding: 22px 18px; border-right: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.article-body .stat-row .stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.article-body .stat-row .stat .v { font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.article-body .stat-row .stat .v small { font-size: 0.5em; color: var(--amber-d); font-weight: 700; }
.article-body .stat-row .stat .l { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--mute); margin-top: 8px; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* Article FAQ (at bottom of post) */
.article-body .post-faq {
  margin-top: 60px; padding-top: 36px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.article-body .post-faq h2 { margin-top: 0; }
.article-body .post-faq h2::before { display: none; }

/* Author bio block at end of post */
.author-bio {
  margin-top: 56px; padding: 28px 32px; background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 4px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr; gap: 24px; align-items: start;
}
.author-bio .ab-avatar {
  width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper); display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.author-bio.julia .ab-avatar { background: var(--teal); }
.author-bio .ab-name { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.author-bio .ab-role { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--amber-d); margin-bottom: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; }
.author-bio p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--body); margin: 0; }
.author-bio .ab-links { margin-top: 12px; display: flex; gap: 12px; font-size: 13px; }
.author-bio .ab-links a { color: var(--leaf-d); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--leaf); }

/* Related articles */
.related-section { padding: clamp(50px, 7vw, 80px) 0; background: var(--paper-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.related-section h2 { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 32px); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }

/* Estimator embed (compact, mid-article) */
.article-body .est-embed {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%); color: var(--paper);
  padding: 32px 36px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 2.4em 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 32px; align-items: center;
}
.article-body .est-embed h3 { color: var(--paper); margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.2; max-width: 22ch; }
.article-body .est-embed p { color: #C4CCDB; font-size: 14.5px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 50ch; }
.article-body .est-embed .est-cta-mini { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.article-body .est-embed .est-cta-mini .stat { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; color: #E5B66A; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.article-body .est-embed .est-cta-mini .stat b { color: var(--paper); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; display: block; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-top: 4px; }

/* compare table inside article */
.article-body table.compare {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; margin: 1.8em 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;
}
.article-body table.compare th, .article-body table.compare td { padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); vertical-align: top; }
.article-body table.compare th:last-child, .article-body table.compare td:last-child { border-right: none; }
.article-body table.compare thead th { background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper); font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; }
.article-body table.compare tbody th { background: var(--paper-2); color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.article-body table.compare .own { background: #FFF8EE; color: var(--amber-d); font-weight: 600; }

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .post-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .post-toc, .post-aside { position: static; max-height: none; }
  .post-toc ol { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
  .post-toc li { flex: 0 0 auto; }
  .post-toc a { padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 100px; border-left: 1px solid var(--rule); grid-template-columns: auto; }
  .post-toc a::before { display: none; }
  .article-body .insight-cta, .article-body .est-embed { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured .visual { min-height: 280px; }
  .article-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .article-grid, .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured .meta { padding: 32px 28px; }
  .article-body .stat-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-body .stat-row .stat { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .article-body .stat-row .stat:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .author-bio { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* =============== end BLOG components =============== */



/* =============================================================
   BRAND REFINEMENT — teal-dominant, amber for CTAs ONLY
   Restores the visual hierarchy: teal everywhere, amber for the
   asymmetric conversion moment. Mirrors the actual Innovation
   Park logo (deep teal #028573 with white geometric mark).
   ============================================================= */

:root {
  /* Brand teal — sampled from the actual logo */
  --brand:        #028573;
  --brand-d:      #0F6E56;   /* deeper for hover */
  --brand-deep:   #094B3B;   /* deepest */
  --brand-l:      #D6EDE8;   /* light teal — Quick Answer bg per Design Prompt */
  --brand-glow:   rgba(2,133,115,0.22);
  /* Cream — per Design Prompt #F2EEE5 for hero/callout */
  --cream:        #F2EEE5;
  --cream-2:      #ECE7DA;
  /* Amber light — per Design Prompt #F5E6C8 for Insight Moment CTA */
  --insight-bg:   #F5E6C8;
}

/* ---- Logo · use the actual PNG with transparent bg ---- */
.logo {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  font-size: 0; color: transparent; /* hide the text label visually */
  width: 220px; height: 48px;
  background-image: url('ip-logo-navy.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; background-position: left center;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo .mark { display: none; }
.logo:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

/* Dark-section logo · use the white-on-transparent variant */
section.dark .logo,
.section.dark .logo,
footer .logo {
  background-image: url('ip-logo-white.png');
}
footer .logo { width: 220px; height: 48px; }
footer .logo:hover .mark { display: none; }

/* Mobile panel hamburger logo space */
.mobile-panel .logo { background-image: url('ip-logo-navy.png'); }

/* ---- Pull amber back from non-CTA surfaces ---- */
/* Eyebrows: teal instead of amber */
.eyebrow { color: var(--brand-d); }
.eyebrow::before { background: var(--brand); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(2,133,115,0.20); animation: leafTwinkle 4.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
section.dark .eyebrow { color: #5BCFB5; }
section.dark .eyebrow::before { background: #5BCFB5; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(91,207,181,0.25); }

/* topbar dot stays teal-green (was already) */
.topbar .dot { background: var(--brand-l); animation: dotPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* ---- Buttons: amber stays for CTAs (the asymmetric moment) ---- */
.btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px var(--brand-glow), 0 4px 12px rgba(186,117,23,0.18); }

/* ---- Anchor card lbl was amber → teal so amber stays unique to CTA ---- */
.anchor-card .lbl { color: #5BCFB5; }
.anchor-card .legend b { color: var(--paper); }

/* Hero anchor card · subtle geometric cutout corner (mirrors the logo mark) */
.anchor-card { position: relative; }
.anchor-card::after {
  /* keep the spotlight effect — but also add a corner accent */
}
.anchor-card .corner-cut {
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: var(--brand);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- Geometric kite-mark accent on key surfaces ---- */
/* A small "park" mark icon as a decoration */
.kite-mark {
  display: inline-block; width: 22px; height: 22px;
  background: currentColor;
  -webkit-mask: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 32 32'><path d='M28 4 L4 16 L13 19 L10 28 L17 22 L28 4 Z'/></svg>") center/contain no-repeat;
          mask: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 32 32'><path d='M28 4 L4 16 L13 19 L10 28 L17 22 L28 4 Z'/></svg>") center/contain no-repeat;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Cluster tag default uses teal not amber (amber reserves for special "BOFU" highlights) */
.cluster-tag.c1, .cluster-tag.ppm { /* keep amber for Healthcare cluster since brand-distinguishable */ }

/* Final CTA — amber STAYS dominant (this is the conversion moment) */
.final h2 .em { color: #E5B66A; }

/* SIGNAL cta subscribe — pull amber */
.signal-cta { border-left-color: var(--brand); background: var(--brand-l); }
.signal-cta h4 { color: var(--brand-deep); }
.signal-cta button { background: var(--brand); }
.signal-cta button:hover { background: var(--brand-d); }

/* form focus rings — already teal, keep */

/* Featured blog card visual — make teal-dominant */
.featured .visual {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand) 0%, var(--brand-d) 60%, var(--brand-deep) 100%);
}
.featured .visual::before {
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side at 70% 30%, rgba(245,230,200,0.30), transparent 60%);
}
.featured .visual .big-stat sup { color: #F5E6C8; }
.featured .visual .stat-label { color: #D6EDE8; }

/* Article body — Quick Answer block matches Design Prompt: light teal bg + amber left border */
.article-body .qa { background: var(--brand-l); border-left-color: var(--amber); }
.article-body .qa .qa-lbl { color: var(--amber-d); }

/* Insight Moment CTA — per Design Prompt #F5E6C8 bg, amber border, navy text on amber button */
.article-body .insight-cta {
  background: var(--insight-bg);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--amber);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--amber);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  margin: 2.4em 0;
}
.article-body .insight-cta .ic-h { color: var(--amber-d); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.article-body .insight-cta h3 { color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.25; max-width: none; }
.article-body .insight-cta p { color: var(--ink); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0 0 16px; max-width: none; }
.article-body .insight-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--amber); font-weight: 700; padding: 14px 18px; }
.article-body .insight-cta .btn:hover { background: var(--amber-d); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--amber-d); }
.article-body .insight-cta .ic-alt { display: block; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--mute); }
.article-body .insight-cta .ic-alt a { color: var(--brand-d); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--brand); }

/* Article body — Arial per Design Prompt */
.article-body { font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; }
.article-body h2, .article-body h3 { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; } /* heads stay Inter for brand */

/* Reading progress bar (top of viewport, teal fill) */
.reading-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0%;
  background: var(--brand); z-index: 100;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* Sticky CTA top bar for blog posts (Get SIGNAL Brief, persists during scroll) */
.post-sticky-bar {
  background: var(--brand-deep); color: var(--paper);
  position: relative; z-index: 30;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--brand); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--brand);
}
.post-sticky-bar .wrap { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 18px; padding: 10px 0; }
.post-sticky-bar .pb-msg { font-size: 13.5px; color: #D6EDE8; }
.post-sticky-bar .pb-msg b { color: var(--paper); font-weight: 600; }
.post-sticky-bar .btn { padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 12.5px; }

/* Mobile bottom CTA bar for blog posts (Revenue Leak Estimator) */
.mobile-bottom-cta {
  display: none; position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 40;
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper);
  padding: 12px 16px; border-top: 3px solid var(--amber);
  align-items: center; gap: 12px; justify-content: space-between;
}
.mobile-bottom-cta .mb-l { font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.35; flex: 1; }
.mobile-bottom-cta .mb-l b { color: #E5B66A; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; display: block; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.mobile-bottom-cta .btn { padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 12.5px; white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .mobile-bottom-cta { display: flex; }
  .article-body { padding-bottom: 80px; }
}

/* Three-card article footer (book call / SIGNAL / Estimator) */
.post-footer-ctas {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px;
  margin: 56px 0;
}
.pfc {
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 28px 28px 24px; border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: all .2s;
  --mx: 50%; --my: 50%; position: relative; isolation: isolate;
}
.pfc::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(360px circle at var(--mx) var(--my), var(--brand-glow), transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .25s; pointer-events: none; border-radius: inherit; z-index: 0;
}
.pfc:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.pfc:hover { border-color: var(--brand); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -16px var(--brand-glow); text-decoration: none; }
.pfc > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.pfc .pfc-tag { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--brand-d); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; }
.pfc.amber .pfc-tag { color: var(--amber-d); }
.pfc h3 { margin: 12px 0 8px; font-size: 19px; color: var(--navy); }
.pfc p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--body); margin: 0 0 18px; flex: 1; }
.pfc .pfc-go { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 12px; color: var(--navy); padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.pfc.amber { border-top: 4px solid var(--amber); }
.pfc.brand { border-top: 4px solid var(--brand); }
.pfc.leaf { border-top: 4px solid var(--leaf); }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .post-footer-ctas { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Sidebar Revenue Leak Estimator (compact, sticky on right column) */
.sidebar-estimator {
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-top: 4px solid var(--amber);
  padding: 20px 22px; border-radius: 4px;
}
.sidebar-estimator h4 { font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.sidebar-estimator p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--body); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.5; }
.sidebar-estimator .sbe-result {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper);
  padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.sidebar-estimator .sbe-result .v { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.sidebar-estimator .sbe-result .v sup { color: var(--amber); font-size: 0.4em; }
.sidebar-estimator .sbe-result .l { font-size: 11px; color: #B8C2D6; margin-top: 4px; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.sidebar-estimator label { display: block; font-size: 12px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; margin: 10px 0 4px; }
.sidebar-estimator input[type=range] { width: 100%; }
.sidebar-estimator .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 10px; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 14px; }

/* breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumbs { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--mute); padding: 18px 0; }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--mute); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--brand-d); }
.breadcrumbs .sep { color: var(--rule-2); }

/* ---- nav item wrap stability + logo guard ---- */
nav.main ul a { white-space: nowrap; }
nav.main ul { flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: clamp(16px, 2.2vw, 30px); }
nav.main .wrap { gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px); align-items: center; }
/* Keep the horizontal menu in its compact spacing across the whole range
   where it must still fit on one line (up to the hamburger threshold and
   a bit beyond), so it never overflows the bar. */
@media (max-width: 1240px) {
  nav.main ul { gap: 18px; }
  nav.main ul a { font-size: 13.5px; }
}
/* Collapse to the hamburger BEFORE the inline menu would overflow.
   Below ~1024px the 7-item menu + CTA can no longer fit beside the logo,
   so switch to the off-canvas panel here (placed after the base nav rules
   so it reliably overrides display:flex / the old 920px threshold). */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  nav.main ul { display: none; }
  .nav-burger { display: inline-flex; }
}
/* On small phones, drop the inline CTA so logo + hamburger never crowd;
   the slide-out panel still carries the booking CTA. */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  nav.main .cta-wrap .btn-sm { display: none; }
}
/* Logo: ensure the background loads even if file path differs slightly; provide visible fallback */
.logo { background-color: transparent; min-width: 140px; }
.logo .visually-hidden {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap;
}

/* =============== end BRAND REFINEMENT =============== */



/* =============================================================
   DROPDOWN NAV · multi-tier navigation
   ============================================================= */
.has-sub { position: relative; }
.has-sub .nav-trigger {
  background: transparent; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font: 500 14px Inter, system-ui, sans-serif; color: var(--navy);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 0;
  transition: color 0.18s;
  position: relative;
}
.has-sub .nav-trigger:hover { color: var(--brand-d); }
.has-sub .nav-trigger .caret { transition: transform 0.2s; opacity: 0.65; }
.has-sub:hover .nav-trigger .caret,
.has-sub:focus-within .nav-trigger .caret,
.has-sub.open .nav-trigger .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); opacity: 1; }
.has-sub.active .nav-trigger { color: var(--brand-d); }
.has-sub.active .nav-trigger::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 18px; bottom: -22px; height: 2px; background: var(--amber);
}

/* Underline animation on hover (match plain nav-link behavior) */
.has-sub .nav-trigger::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 100%; bottom: -22px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--leaf);
  transition: right 0.25s ease;
}
.has-sub:hover .nav-trigger::before { right: 18px; }

.sub-menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 18px); left: -16px;
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px; min-width: 340px; list-style: none; margin: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -24px rgba(10,22,40,0.22), 0 8px 16px -8px rgba(10,22,40,0.06);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: opacity 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
  z-index: 60;
}
/* invisible bridge so hover doesn't break when mousing into submenu */
.sub-menu::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -20px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 20px;
}
.has-sub:hover .sub-menu,
.has-sub:focus-within .sub-menu,
.has-sub.open .sub-menu {
  opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0);
}
.sub-menu li { padding: 0; }
.sub-menu a {
  display: block; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--navy); transition: background 0.15s, transform 0.15s; text-decoration: none;
}
.sub-menu a:hover { background: var(--brand-l); transform: translateX(2px); }
.sub-menu a b { display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; color: var(--navy); }
.sub-menu a span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--mute); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.45; display: block; }
.sub-menu a:hover b { color: var(--brand-deep); }

/* Mobile panel section labels */
.mobile-panel ul li.mp-section {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mute);
  padding: 16px 0 4px; border-bottom: none !important; margin-top: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.mobile-panel ul li.mp-section:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.mobile-panel ul li.mp-section + li a { padding-top: 8px; }
/* indent sub items in mobile panel slightly */
.mobile-panel ul li.mp-section ~ li a { padding-left: 0; }

/* On constrained viewports, ensure nav has room */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .sub-menu { min-width: 300px; }
}
/* =============== end DROPDOWN NAV =============== */

/* ============= ICP BIFURCATE (homepage hero) ============= */
.icp-toggle { margin-top: 40px; }
.cta-row { align-items: center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-secondary {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--brand-d); font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px dotted var(--brand-l);
  padding: 4px 2px; transition: all .15s;
}
.cta-secondary:hover { color: var(--brand-deep); border-bottom-color: var(--brand); border-bottom-style: solid; }
.icp-bifurcate { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin: 14px 0 0; }
.monoline { background: var(--paper-2); border-left: 3px solid var(--rule-2); padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; opacity: 0.55; transition: opacity 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease; }
.monoline.a { border-left-color: var(--teal); }
.monoline.b { border-left-color: var(--amber); }
.icp-toggle button.on ~ .monoline,
.icp-bifurcate .monoline { /* selectors handled by JS — keep static defaults */ }
.monoline:hover { opacity: 1; }
.monoline .lbl { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mute); font-weight: 600; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.monoline.a .lbl { color: var(--brand-d); }
.monoline.b .lbl { color: var(--amber-d); }
.monoline p { margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.45; font-style: italic; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .icp-bifurcate { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
/* When toggle is active for one ICP, dim the other; both selected = both at .55 */
.monoline.active { opacity: 1; filter: none; }
/* ============= end ICP BIFURCATE ============= */

/* ============= DORMANCY BENCHMARK REPORT (homepage waitlist) ============= */
.dbr { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 36px; align-items: start;
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-left: 4px solid var(--amber);
  padding: 44px 48px; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
}
.dbr h2 { margin: 12px 0 18px; }
.dbr .dbr-lede { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--body); margin: 0 0 22px; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 56ch; }
.dbr .brief-form { max-width: 460px; margin-top: 0; }
.dbr .dbr-foot { font-size: 12px; color: var(--mute); margin: 12px 0 0; }
.dbr-right { background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper); padding: 24px 28px; border-radius: 4px; }
.dbr-spec { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.dbr-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr; gap: 14px; font-size: 13px; color: #B8C2D6; border-top: 1px solid #2A3A5C; padding-top: 12px; }
.dbr-row:first-child { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; }
.dbr-row b { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: #E5B66A; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 1px; }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .dbr { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 32px 28px; }
}
/* ============= end DBR ============= */


/* =============================================================
   18-RECOMMENDATIONS LAYER · all conversion-neutral upgrades
   ============================================================= */

/* ---- #2 Named testimonial block ---- */
.named-testimonial {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: start;
  margin: 36px 0;
}
.named-testimonial .avatar {
  width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-d); color: var(--paper);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  position: relative;
}
.named-testimonial .avatar::after { content:''; position:absolute; inset:4px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); border-radius:50%; }
.named-testimonial blockquote {
  margin: 0; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic; max-width: 56ch;
}
.named-testimonial .attr {
  margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 12px; color: var(--mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 16px; align-items: center;
}
.named-testimonial .attr b { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.named-testimonial .attr a { color: var(--brand-d); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--brand-l); }
.named-testimonial .attr a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--brand); }

/* ---- #5 Floating scroll-reveal CTA chip ---- */
.scroll-cta {
  position: fixed; bottom: 24px; right: 24px; z-index: 45;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.scroll-cta.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
.scroll-cta .btn {
  background: var(--amber); color: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(186,117,23,0.45), 0 4px 12px rgba(10,22,40,0.18);
  padding: 14px 20px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
}
.scroll-cta .btn:hover { background: var(--amber-d); }
.scroll-cta .sc-meta {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--mute); margin-bottom: 4px; text-align: right;
}
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .scroll-cta { bottom: 16px; right: 16px; left: 16px; }
  .scroll-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .scroll-cta .sc-meta { text-align: center; }
  /* Don't overlap with existing mobile bottom CTA */
  .scroll-cta.has-bottom-bar { bottom: 80px; }
}

/* ---- #4 Diagnostic PDF preview component ---- */
.pdf-preview {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper-2) 0%, var(--paper) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
}
.pdf-preview .pdf-meta h3 { font-size: 22px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.pdf-preview .pdf-meta p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--body); margin: 0 0 16px; line-height: 1.55; }
.pdf-preview .pdf-meta .pdf-spec { display: grid; gap: 6px; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--mute); margin-top: 18px; }
.pdf-preview .pdf-meta .pdf-spec b { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.pdf-mock {
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -16px rgba(10,22,40,0.18), 0 8px 16px -8px rgba(10,22,40,0.06);
  position: relative;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.pdf-mock::before {
  content: 'REDACTED · SAMPLE'; position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 14px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--mute); background: var(--paper-2); padding: 2px 6px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 3px;
}
.pdf-mock .pdf-h { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10px; color: var(--mute); letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.pdf-mock .pdf-t { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.2; }
.pdf-mock .pdf-bar { height: 8px; background: var(--paper-2); border-radius: 2px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.pdf-mock .pdf-bar > i { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; background: var(--brand); }
.pdf-mock .pdf-bar.high > i { background: var(--amber); }
.pdf-mock .pdf-bar.warn > i { background: #C53030; }
.pdf-mock .pdf-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr 50px; gap: 10px; font-size: 11px; color: var(--body); margin-bottom: 10px; align-items: center; }
.pdf-mock .pdf-row b { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.pdf-mock .pdf-row .pct { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; color: var(--mute); text-align: right; font-size: 10.5px; }
.pdf-mock .pdf-foot { margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--rule); font-size: 10px; color: var(--mute); font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .pdf-preview { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 24px; } }

/* ---- #11 Engagement letter excerpt ---- */
.engagement-excerpt {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 32px 36px; margin: 32px 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.engagement-excerpt::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute; top: -20px; right: 28px;
  font-family: 'Inter', serif; font-size: 200px; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); pointer-events: none;
}
.engagement-excerpt .ee-h {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: #E5B66A; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: 600;
}
.engagement-excerpt h3 { color: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 22px; }
.engagement-excerpt .ee-lines { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.engagement-excerpt .ee-line {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 28px 1fr; gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 0; border-top: 1px solid #1A2740;
  font-size: 14.5px; color: #C4CCDB; line-height: 1.55;
}
.engagement-excerpt .ee-line:first-child { border-top: none; }
.engagement-excerpt .ee-line .ee-n { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; color: #E5B66A; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 2px; }
.engagement-excerpt .ee-line b { color: var(--paper); font-weight: 600; }
.engagement-excerpt .ee-foot { margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid #1A2740; font-size: 12px; color: #8E9AB0; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; }

/* ---- #12 Author byline strip ---- */
.byline-strip {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 12px 20px;
  padding: 12px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin: 32px 0 0;
}
.byline-strip .bs-authors { display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.byline-strip .bs-mini-avatar {
  width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-d); color: var(--paper); display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  margin-left: -8px; border: 2px solid var(--paper);
}
.byline-strip .bs-mini-avatar:first-of-type { margin-left: 0; }
.byline-strip .bs-mini-avatar.julia { background: var(--brand); }
.byline-strip .bs-mini-avatar.tyler { background: var(--navy); }
.byline-strip a { color: var(--brand-d); border-bottom: 1px dotted var(--brand-l); }
.byline-strip a:hover { border-bottom-style: solid; }
.byline-strip b { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- #13 Real-photo portrait slot (placeholder until real photos) ---- */
.portrait-slot {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand) 0%, var(--brand-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.portrait-slot.julia { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand) 0%, var(--brand-deep) 100%); }
.portrait-slot.tyler { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%); }
.portrait-slot .ps-mono {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 0.42em; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}

/* ---- #14 Monthly pattern card ---- */
.monthly-pattern {
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-top: 4px solid var(--amber);
  padding: 32px 36px; border-radius: 4px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.monthly-pattern .mp-lbl {
  background: var(--amber-l); color: var(--amber-d);
  padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-weight: 600; text-align: center; min-width: 140px; line-height: 1.4;
}
.monthly-pattern .mp-lbl b { display: block; color: var(--navy); font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: -0.005em; margin-top: 6px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; }
.monthly-pattern h3 { font-size: 22px; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 10px; }
.monthly-pattern p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--body); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 64ch; }
.monthly-pattern .mp-stat { margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--rule); display: inline-flex; gap: 16px; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--mute); }
.monthly-pattern .mp-stat b { color: var(--amber-d); }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .monthly-pattern { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 24px; } .monthly-pattern .mp-lbl { justify-self: start; } }

/* ---- #17 ICP toggle in hero ---- */
.icp-toggle {
  display: inline-flex; gap: 0;
  background: var(--paper-2); padding: 4px; border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.icp-toggle button {
  background: transparent; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font: 500 13px 'Inter', sans-serif; color: var(--mute);
  padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.18s;
}
.icp-toggle button:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.icp-toggle button.on { background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper); font-weight: 600; }
.icp-toggle button.on.a { background: var(--brand); }
.icp-toggle button.on.b { background: var(--amber); }
.monoline { transition: opacity 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease; }
.monoline.dim { opacity: 0.35; filter: saturate(0.4); }

/* ---- #9 Mid-section CTA blocks ---- */
.mid-cta {
  background: var(--brand-l); border: 1px solid #B6D9CC;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand);
  padding: 26px 32px; margin: 0; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 24px; align-items: center;
}
.mid-cta h4 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 17px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
.mid-cta p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--body); max-width: 56ch; line-height: 1.5; }
.mid-cta .btn { white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .mid-cta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- #8 Diag-expandable in anchor card ---- */
.anchor-card details.what-is {
  margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid #2A3A5C;
}
.anchor-card details.what-is summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #E5B66A; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
}
.anchor-card details.what-is summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.anchor-card details.what-is summary::after { content: '+'; font-size: 16px; color: #E5B66A; }
.anchor-card details.what-is[open] summary::after { content: '–'; }
.anchor-card details.what-is .what-body { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #B8C2D6; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ---- #10 Press logo with hover headline ---- */
.media-strip .names span { position: relative; cursor: default; }
.media-strip .names span[data-headline]:hover::after {
  content: attr(data-headline);
  position: absolute; bottom: calc(100% + 8px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: 500; font-size: 12px;
  padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 4px; white-space: nowrap;
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(10,22,40,0.25);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.media-strip .names span[data-headline]:hover::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: calc(100% + 2px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--navy); z-index: 5; pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .media-strip .names span[data-headline]:hover::after,
  .media-strip .names span[data-headline]:hover::before { display: none; }
}

/* ---- Topbar live timestamp microcopy ---- */
.topbar .live-ts {
  margin-left: 12px; color: var(--brand-l); opacity: 0.7;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px;
}

/* ---- 5 patterns expansion: keep pattern-grid 3-col on desktop, but add 2 more rows ---- */
.pattern-grid.five { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.pattern-grid.five .pattern.full-row { grid-column: span 3; padding-left: 0 !important; padding-right: 0 !important; border-right: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); padding-top: 32px; margin-top: 12px; }
.pattern-grid.five .pattern.span-2 { padding-right: 32px; border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .pattern-grid.five { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .pattern-grid.five .pattern.full-row { grid-column: span 1; } }

/* =============== end 18-REC LAYER =============== */


/* =============================================================
   MEDIA STRIP V2 — actual-style press logos in SVG
   Replaces the text-only strip with a visually distinct section.
   ============================================================= */
.media-strip-v2 {
  background: var(--navy); color: #C4CCDB;
  padding: 56px 0 52px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-2);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.media-strip-v2::before {
  /* IP geometric kite mark as ambient brand accent */
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -80px; right: -60px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background-image: url('logo-mark-white.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.04; pointer-events: none;
  transform: rotate(-12deg);
}
.media-strip-v2 .ms2-head {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #E5B66A;
}
.media-strip-v2 .ms2-head b { color: var(--paper); font-weight: 600; }
.media-strip-v2 .ms2-head .ms2-rule { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--navy-3); }
.media-strip-v2 .ms2-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: var(--navy-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-2);
}
.media-strip-v2 .ms2-cell {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  transition: background 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.media-strip-v2 .ms2-cell:hover { background: #11203B; }
.media-strip-v2 .ms2-logo {
  height: 32px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.media-strip-v2 .ms2-logo svg { height: 100%; width: auto; max-width: 100%; }
.media-strip-v2 .ms2-headline {
  font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; color: #B8C2D6;
  margin: 0;
}
.media-strip-v2 .ms2-cell .ms2-headline b { color: var(--paper); font-weight: 500; }
.media-strip-v2 .ms2-cell .ms2-tag {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: #6B7280; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: auto; padding-top: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .media-strip-v2 .ms2-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .media-strip-v2 .ms2-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .media-strip-v2 { padding: 40px 0 36px; }
}

/* Lighter variant for the topbar accent (cutout kite) */
.cutout-accent {
  display: inline-block; width: 16px; height: 16px;
  background: currentColor;
  -webkit-mask: url('logo-mark-white.png') center/contain no-repeat;
          mask: url('logo-mark-white.png') center/contain no-repeat;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* =============== end MEDIA STRIP V2 =============== */


/* =============================================================
   MEDIA STRIP COMPACT — single-line inside hero · first-screen
   ============================================================= */
.media-compact {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 14px 28px;
  padding: 14px 18px; margin: 24px 0 0;
  background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.media-compact .mc-h {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mute);
  padding-right: 14px; border-right: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.media-compact .mc-logos {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
  gap: 14px 22px; flex: 1; min-width: 0;
}
.media-compact .mc-logo {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; height: 18px;
  color: var(--navy); opacity: 0.7; transition: opacity 0.18s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.media-compact .mc-logo:hover { opacity: 1; }
.media-compact .mc-logo svg { height: 100%; width: auto; max-width: 140px; }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .media-compact { padding: 12px 14px; gap: 10px 18px; }
  .media-compact .mc-h { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; padding-bottom: 4px; flex: 1 0 100%; }
  .media-compact .mc-logo { height: 16px; }
}
/* =============== end MEDIA STRIP COMPACT =============== */


/* =============================================================
   SOCIAL PROOF BAR — full-bleed, navy, screen-width adaptive
   ============================================================= */
.social-bar {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--navy); color: #C4CCDB;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-2);
  margin-top: -32px;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.social-bar .sb-inner {
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 36px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.social-bar .sb-label {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #E5B66A;
  font-weight: 600; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.social-bar .sb-logos {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(10px, 1.6vw, 30px); flex-wrap: nowrap; justify-content: center;
  flex: 1; min-width: 0;
}
.social-bar .sb-logo {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  height: clamp(15px, 1.55vw, 22px); min-width: 0; flex: 0 1 auto;
  color: var(--paper); opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.18s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.social-bar .sb-logo:hover { opacity: 1; }
.social-bar .sb-logo svg {
  height: 100%; width: auto; max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.social-bar .sb-sep {
  width: 1px; height: 16px; background: var(--navy-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.social-bar .sb-meta {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px;
  color: #8E9AB0; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .social-bar { padding: 14px 0; }
  .social-bar .sb-inner { gap: 12px clamp(14px,3vw,24px); }
  /* wrap once into exactly two even rows of four logos */
  .social-bar .sb-logos {
    flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px clamp(12px, 3vw, 22px);
  }
  .social-bar .sb-logo {
    height: 18px;
    flex: 1 1 calc((100% - 3 * clamp(12px, 3vw, 22px)) / 4);
  }
  .social-bar .sb-label { flex: 1 0 100%; padding-bottom: 4px; }
  .social-bar .sb-meta { flex: 1 0 100%; padding-top: 4px; }
  .social-bar .sb-sep { display: none; }
}
/* =============== end SOCIAL PROOF BAR =============== */


/* =============== VERUSEN-INSPIRED CONVERSION COMPONENTS (Q2 2026) =============== */

/* ---------- Key Takeaways block (30-sec read) ---------- */
.key-takeaways {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--leaf);
  padding: 28px 32px 22px;
  margin: 28px 0 44px;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
}
.key-takeaways .kt-lbl {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--leaf-d); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 600;
}
.key-takeaways .kt-sub {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--mute); margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.key-takeaways ol {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  counter-reset: kt;
  display: grid; gap: 14px;
}
.key-takeaways ol li {
  counter-increment: kt;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr; gap: 14px;
  align-items: start;
  font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--body);
}
.key-takeaways ol li::before {
  content: counter(kt, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--leaf-d);
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 4px 0; border-radius: 4px; text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.key-takeaways ol li b,
.key-takeaways ol li strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Verified-outcome disclosure on stats ---------- */
.verified-note {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--leaf-d);
  background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--leaf);
  padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.verified-note::before {
  content: '✓'; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px;
}

/* ---------- Stat source citation ---------- */
.stat-source {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em; color: var(--mute);
  margin-top: 12px; padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--rule);
}
.stat-source b { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Inline Definition box ---------- */
.definition {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--teal);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin: 24px 0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--body);
}
.definition .def-lbl {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-d); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.definition .def-term {
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
}
.definition a { color: var(--teal-d); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }

/* ---------- 3-step "How to get started" ladder ---------- */
.start-ladder {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px;
  margin: 32px 0 20px;
  counter-reset: ladder;
}
.start-step {
  counter-increment: ladder;
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--amber);
  padding: 28px 26px 22px; border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: all .18s ease;
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
}
.start-step:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -16px rgba(10,22,40,0.15);
  transform: translateY(-2px); text-decoration: none;
}
.start-step::before {
  content: counter(ladder);
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--amber-d);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.start-step h4 {
  margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 17px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.start-step p {
  margin: 0; flex: 1;
  color: var(--body); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55;
}
.start-step .ss-meta {
  margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--amber-d); font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- "What we won't ask for" anti-objection block ---------- */
.no-ask {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #C4CCDB;
  padding: 22px 28px; border-radius: 4px;
  margin: 20px 0 28px;
  font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--amber);
}
.no-ask b {
  color: var(--paper); font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ---------- Final "Two ways to start" band with trust strip ---------- */
.final-band {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper);
  padding: clamp(42px, 5vw, 70px) 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.final-band::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 30%, rgba(217,150,76,0.10), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.final-band .fb-eyebrow {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber); margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: 600;
}
.final-band h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--paper); max-width: 22ch; margin: 0 0 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em; font-weight: 700;
}
.final-band .fb-sub {
  font-size: 17px; color: #C4CCDB; max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 0 0 32px; line-height: 1.5;
}
.final-band .fb-cta-row {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.final-band .fb-cta-row .btn { padding: 14px 22px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.final-band .btn-ghost {
  background: transparent; color: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid #2A3A5C;
}
.final-band .btn-ghost:hover { background: #1A2745; border-color: var(--paper); }

/* trust strip */
.trust-strip {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #2A3A5C;
  padding-top: 28px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.trust-strip > div {
  padding: 0 18px;
  border-left: 1px solid #2A3A5C;
}
.trust-strip > div:first-child { border-left: none; padding-left: 0; }
.trust-strip .ts-n {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.6vw, 28px);
  color: var(--paper); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.0; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.trust-strip .ts-l {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8E9AB0; font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.trust-strip .ts-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--amber);
  border: 1px solid var(--amber); padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .start-ladder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px 0; }
  .trust-strip > div:nth-child(3) { border-left: none; padding-left: 0; }
  .trust-strip > div:nth-child(odd) { border-left: none; padding-left: 0; }
}

/* =============== end VERUSEN-INSPIRED COMPONENTS =============== */


/* legal small-print */
.fineprint { max-width: 760px; margin: 14px auto 0; font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--mute); letter-spacing: 0.005em; }


/* ===== embedded free tool (homepage) + skip link (a11y) ===== */
.home-tool-frame { width:100%; max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto; display:block; border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:14px; background:#ECE7DD; box-shadow:0 24px 50px -30px rgba(10,22,40,.30); overflow:hidden; height:1560px; }
@media (max-width:1000px){ .home-tool-frame{ height:2000px; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .home-tool-frame{ height:2240px; border-radius:10px; } }
.tool-note { max-width:1180px; margin:14px auto 0; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--mute); text-align:center; }
.tool-note a { color:var(--teal); }
.skip-link { position:absolute; left:-999px; top:0; z-index:200; background:var(--navy); color:#fff; padding:10px 16px; border-radius:0 0 8px 0; font-size:14px; font-weight:600; text-decoration:none; }
.skip-link:focus { left:0; outline:2px solid var(--amber); }


/* ===== blog featured image (between hero and body) ===== */
.post-featured { max-width: 1100px; margin: 6px auto 4px; padding: 0 clamp(16px,4vw,24px); }
.post-featured img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); box-shadow: 0 26px 54px -34px rgba(10,22,40,.45); }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .post-featured img { border-radius: 10px; } }

/* blog index card thumbnails */
.article-card .card-thumb { display:block; width:100%; aspect-ratio: 1200/630; margin:0 0 14px; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--rule); background:var(--navy); }
.article-card .card-thumb img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }


/* ===== site search ===== */
.nav-search-btn { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; cursor:pointer; color:var(--navy); background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--rule); padding:8px 12px; border-radius:6px; font:500 13.5px Inter,sans-serif; transition:background .15s,color .15s,border-color .15s; }
.nav-search-btn .nsb-label { line-height:1; }
.nav-search-btn:hover { background:var(--teal-l); color:var(--teal-d); border-color:var(--teal); }
.m-search-row { margin-top:10px; }
.m-search-btn { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:9px; width:100%; padding:13px; border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:6px; background:var(--paper); color:var(--navy); font:500 14px Inter,sans-serif; cursor:pointer; }
.m-search-btn:hover { border-color:var(--teal); color:var(--teal-d); }

.search-overlay { position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:120; display:none; background:rgba(10,22,40,.55); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(3px); backdrop-filter:blur(3px); padding:11vh 20px 20px; }
.search-overlay.open { display:block; }
.search-box { max-width:600px; margin:0 auto; background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:14px; box-shadow:0 36px 90px -24px rgba(10,22,40,.55); overflow:hidden; }
.search-input-row { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding:16px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); }
.search-input-row svg { color:var(--mute); flex:none; }
.search-input-row input { flex:1; min-width:0; border:none; outline:none; background:transparent; font:500 17px Inter,sans-serif; color:var(--navy); }
.search-close { flex:none; border:1px solid var(--rule); background:var(--paper-2,#FAFAF7); color:var(--mute); font:600 11px 'JetBrains Mono',monospace; padding:5px 9px; border-radius:5px; cursor:pointer; }
.search-results { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:6px; max-height:56vh; overflow:auto; }
.search-result a { display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; gap:2px 12px; padding:11px 12px; border-radius:9px; text-decoration:none; }
.search-result.active a, .search-result a:hover { background:var(--teal-l); }
.sr-cat { grid-row:1 / 3; align-self:center; font:600 9.5px 'JetBrains Mono',monospace; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--teal-d); background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:99px; padding:5px 9px; white-space:nowrap; height:fit-content; }
.sr-t { font-size:14.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.3; }
.sr-d { font-size:12.5px; color:var(--mute); line-height:1.4; }
.search-hint, .search-empty { padding:22px; text-align:center; color:var(--mute); font-size:13px; }
@media (max-width:600px){ .search-overlay { padding:7vh 12px 12px; } .search-input-row input { font-size:16px; } }
