/* ============================================================
   CLERITAS — Design System v3 "Chambers"
   Deep navy · Terracotta · Warm cream — no bright blue.
   Cormorant Garamond (display) · Inter (body)
   NOTE: variable/class names retained from v2 so all pages inherit.
   --gold now carries the terracotta accent.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --navy: #1E3347;
  --navy-deep: #0A1628;
  --navy-soft: #1A2F4A;
  --cream: #FAF5EC;
  --cream-dark: #F2E8DA;
  --gold: #C4622D;            /* terracotta accent (name kept for compatibility) */
  --gold-light: #D77A40;
  --gold-faint: rgba(196, 98, 45, 0.10);
  --ink: #1A1A1A;
  --ink-soft: #5E6B78;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --rule: #D8CDB8;
  --red: #B53A2C;
  --red-soft: #FBF0ED;
  --green: #38814F;
  --amber: #C98A1E;
  --serif: "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, serif;
  --sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --radius: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(30, 51, 71, 0.06), 0 12px 32px rgba(30, 51, 71, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 1px 3px rgba(30, 51, 71, 0.08), 0 24px 48px rgba(30, 51, 71, 0.14), 0 8px 16px rgba(30, 51, 71, 0.06);
  --maxw: 1180px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --hero-grad: radial-gradient(ellipse at top, #1A2F4A 0%, #0A1628 70%);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; }
::selection { background: rgba(196, 98, 45, 0.22); }

h1, h2, h3, .display {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-wrap: balance;
  margin: 0;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5.8vw, 4.6rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem); font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin: 0; }
h1 em, h2 em, h3 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }
p { margin: 0 0 1rem; }

.wrap { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 6vw; }
section { padding: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 8.5rem) 0; position: relative; }

/* Hairline drop into sections — quiet editorial rhythm */
.section-tick { position: relative; }
.section-tick::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1px; height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--gold));
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 34px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }

.lede {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.9vw, 1.45rem);
  color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 46rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.45;
}
.body-copy { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ---------- Film grain — the analogue veil over everything ---------- */
.grain {
  position: fixed; inset: -50%; width: 200%; height: 200%;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 999; opacity: 0.05;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='240' height='240'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='240' height='240' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation: grainShift 9s steps(6) infinite;
}
@keyframes grainShift {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0); } 20% { transform: translate(-2%,3%); }
  40% { transform: translate(3%,-2%); } 60% { transform: translate(-3%,-3%); }
  80% { transform: translate(2%,2%); }
}

/* ---------- Navigation ---------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), padding 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.45s var(--ease);
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(250, 245, 236, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(30, 51, 71, 0.08);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
}
.nav.nav-hidden { transform: translateY(-110%); }
.nav-inner { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 6vw; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.nav-logo { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.nav-logo span { color: var(--gold); }
.nav.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .nav-logo,
.nav.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .nav-links > a,
.nav.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .nav-drop > a { color: var(--cream); }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.6rem; }
.nav-links > a, .nav-drop > a {
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy);
  position: relative; padding: 0.3rem 0; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.nav-links > a::after, .nav-drop > a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 100%; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-expo);
}
.nav-links > a:hover::after, .nav-drop > a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.nav-drop { position: relative; }
.nav-drop-menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 14px); left: -1.2rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(170%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(170%);
  border-radius: 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(216, 205, 184, 0.5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 0.7rem 0; min-width: 290px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.98);
  transition: all 0.32s var(--ease-expo);
}
.nav-drop:hover .nav-drop-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.nav-drop-menu a {
  display: block; padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, padding-left 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.nav-drop-menu a:hover { background: var(--gold-faint); color: var(--navy); padding-left: 1.7rem; }
.nav-drop-menu a small { display: block; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.74rem; }
.nav-links > a, .nav-drop > a { white-space: nowrap; }
.nav-drop-menu.nav-drop-wide { min-width: 322px; }
@media (min-width: 1201px) and (max-width: 1480px){ .nav-links { gap: 0.9rem; font-size: 0.9rem; } .nav-links .btn { padding: 0.62rem 1.2rem; } }
/* Eight top-level items plus the button: switch to the mobile menu below 1200px so nothing collides. */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .nav-links { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: var(--navy-deep); flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 1.6rem; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease); }
  .nav-links.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  .nav-links > a, .nav-drop > a { color: var(--cream) !important; font-size: 1.3rem; white-space: normal; }
  .nav-drop-menu { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none; text-align: center; display: none; backdrop-filter: none; }
  .nav-drop-menu.nav-drop-wide { min-width: 0; }
  .nav-drop.open .nav-drop-menu { display: block; }
  .nav-drop-menu a { color: rgba(250,245,236,0.7); }
  .nav .nav-burger { display: block; }
  .nav-burger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-burger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .nav-burger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg); }
}

/* ---------- Editorial illustrations ---------- */
.illo-sec { padding: clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.6rem) 0; }
.illo-figure { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); position: relative; }
.illo-figure img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.illo-figure figcaption { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 2.2rem 1.4rem 1rem; font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1rem,1.8vw,1.25rem); color: var(--cream); background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(10,22,40,0.78)); text-align: center; }
.illo-sec.narrow .illo-figure { max-width: 600px; }

/* nav dropdown group labels (current vs historical) */
.nav-drop-menu .nav-drop-label {
  display: block; padding: 0.7rem 1rem 0.25rem; margin-top: 0.3rem;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(30,51,71,0.12);
}
.nav-drop-menu .nav-drop-label:first-child { border-top: 0; margin-top: 0; }

/* ---------- Buttons — shimmer-sweep, spring hover ---------- */
.btn {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem; border-radius: 100px; cursor: pointer;
  border: none; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: transform 0.18s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-expo), background 0.3s var(--ease-expo), color 0.3s var(--ease-expo);
}
.btn::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.28) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-110%); transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-expo); z-index: 1;
}
.btn > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.btn:hover::before { transform: translateX(110%); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.97); transition-duration: 80ms; }
.btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: #FFF7EE; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(196,98,45,0.12); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: #A8542A; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(196, 98, 45, 0.35); }
.btn-navy { background: var(--navy-deep); color: var(--cream); }
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(30, 51, 71, 0.32); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--navy); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost-light { background: rgba(250,245,236,0.06); color: var(--cream); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(250,245,236,0.45); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
.btn-ghost-light:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn .arrow { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-expo); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }
.btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 3px; }
.btn[disabled] { opacity: 0.55; pointer-events: none; }

.nav-burger { display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; z-index: 102; padding: 6px; }
.nav-burger span { display: block; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy); margin: 6px 0; transition: 0.3s var(--ease); }
.nav.on-dark:not(.scrolled) .nav-burger span { background: var(--cream); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  min-height: 96vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: var(--hero-grad);
  color: var(--cream); padding-top: 7rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -220px; left: -220px; width: 760px; height: 760px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196, 98, 45, 0.16) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none; filter: blur(44px); z-index: 1;
}
.hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center bottom, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.38) 100%);
}
.hero h1 { color: var(--cream); }
.hero h1 em { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero .lede { color: rgba(250, 245, 236, 0.82); }
.hero .wrap, .hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 2.6rem; }
.hero-meta { display: flex; gap: 2.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 3.8rem; padding-top: 2.2rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(250,245,236,0.13); }
.hero-meta .m { font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(250,245,236,0.6); max-width: 15rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.hero-meta .m strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-light); line-height: 1.2; font-style: normal; }
.hero.hero-sub { min-height: 64vh; }

/* WebGL ink canvas — one per page, sits behind hero content */
.hero-webgl { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; } /* legacy hook */

/* Scroll cue */
.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 2.2rem; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250,245,236,0.55);
}
.scroll-cue::after {
  content: ""; width: 1px; height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent);
  animation: cueDrop 2.2s var(--ease-expo) infinite;
}
@keyframes cueDrop {
  0% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; opacity: 0; }
  30% { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(1) translateY(10px); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Split-text machinery */
.st-line { display: block; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 0.08em; margin-bottom: -0.08em; }
.st-inner { display: block; will-change: transform; }

/* ---------- Rules & marquee ---------- */
.rule-gold { width: 64px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin: 1.6rem 0; border: none; }

.marquee { overflow: hidden; padding: 1.7rem 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(30,51,71,0.08); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30,51,71,0.08); background: var(--cream-dark); }
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 4rem; white-space: nowrap; will-change: transform; animation: marquee 44s linear infinite; }
.marquee-track span { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.marquee-track span::after { content: "·"; margin-left: 4rem; color: var(--gold); }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 1.6rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.card {
  --mx: 50%; --my: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top, #FFFFFF 0%, #FCF8F0 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 205, 184, 0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.4rem 2.2rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-expo), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-expo), border-color 0.35s var(--ease-expo);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; contain: layout paint;
}
.card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(560px circle at var(--mx) var(--my), rgba(196, 98, 45, 0.09), transparent 42%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease-expo);
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(196, 98, 45, 0.45); }
.card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.card p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.card .card-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; margin-top: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gold);
  transition: gap 0.3s var(--ease-expo);
}
.card:hover .card-link { gap: 0.75rem; }
.card-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--gold-faint);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), background 0.35s;
}
.card:hover .card-icon { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08); background: rgba(196,98,45,0.16); }

.card-dark { background: var(--hero-grad); border-color: rgba(196,98,45,0.3); }
.card-dark h3 { color: var(--cream); }
.card-dark p { color: rgba(250,245,236,0.72); }

/* ---------- Stats band ---------- */
.stats-band { background: var(--hero-grad); color: var(--cream); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.stats-band::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -160px; right: -160px; width: 560px; height: 560px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,98,45,0.13), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(40px); pointer-events: none;
}
.stats-band .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.stats-band .grid { gap: 3rem; }
.stat strong {
  display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 4.8vw, 4rem); color: var(--gold-light); line-height: 1.1;
}
.stat span { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(250,245,236,0.68); display: block; margin-top: 0.5rem; max-width: 16rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.stat .src { font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(250,245,236,0.38); display: block; margin-top: 0.45rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* ---------- Tiers ---------- */
.tiers { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.6rem; margin-top: 3rem; align-items: stretch; }
.tier {
  --mx: 50%; --my: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top, #FFFFFF 0%, #FCF8F0 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216,205,184,0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2.6rem 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-expo), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-expo), border-color 0.35s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; contain: layout paint;
}
.tier::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(560px circle at var(--mx) var(--my), rgba(196,98,45,0.08), transparent 42%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease-expo);
}
.tier:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(196,98,45,0.4); }
.tier:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.tier > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.tier.featured { background: var(--hero-grad); color: var(--cream); transform: scale(1.03); border-color: rgba(196,98,45,0.45); }
.tier.featured:hover { transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-5px); }
.tier.featured h3, .tier.featured .tier-price { color: var(--cream); }
.tier.featured p, .tier.featured li { color: rgba(250,245,236,0.78); }
.tier .tag {
  align-self: flex-start; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-faint);
  padding: 0.32rem 0.95rem; border-radius: 100px; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.tier.featured .tag { background: rgba(196,98,45,0.22); color: var(--gold-light); }
.tier h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.tier-price { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin: 1rem 0 0.2rem; }
.tier-price small { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; opacity: 0.7; }
.tier ul { list-style: none; margin: 1.6rem 0 2rem; padding: 0; flex: 1; }
.tier li { padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.7rem; position: relative; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.tier li::before { content: "—"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); }

/* ---------- Split layout ---------- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem); align-items: center; }
.split-media {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(10,22,40,0.35), 0 8px 16px rgba(10,22,40,0.15);
  aspect-ratio: 4/4.6; position: relative;
  background: var(--hero-grad);
}
.split-media .inner-quote {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center; padding: 3rem; color: var(--cream);
}
.inner-quote blockquote { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.95rem); font-style: italic; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--cream); margin: 0; }
.inner-quote blockquote em { color: var(--gold-light); }
.inner-quote cite { display: block; margin-top: 1.6rem; font-style: normal; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gold-light); letter-spacing: 0.22em; }

/* ---------- Steps ---------- */
.steps { counter-reset: step; margin-top: 3rem; }
.step {
  counter-increment: step; position: relative;
  padding: 2.2rem 0 2.2rem 7.6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(30,51,71,0.1);
  transition: padding-left 0.4s var(--ease-expo), background 0.4s;
}
.step:hover { padding-left: 8.2rem; }
.step:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30,51,71,0.1); }
.step::before {
  content: "0" counter(step); position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2.4rem;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
}
.step h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.step p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 44rem; }

/* ---------- Traffic light ---------- */
.tl-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2.6rem; }
.tl {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top, #FFFFFF 0%, #FCF8F0 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216,205,184,0.5); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-top: 5px solid; contain: layout paint;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-expo), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-expo);
}
.tl:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.tl.green { border-top-color: var(--green); }
.tl.amber { border-top-color: var(--amber); }
.tl.red { border-top-color: var(--red); }
.tl h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.tl p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-list { margin-top: 2.6rem; max-width: 52rem; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30,51,71,0.12); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; background: none; border: none; text-align: left; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 1.5rem 3rem 1.5rem 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); position: relative;
  transition: color 0.25s, padding-left 0.3s var(--ease-expo);
}
.faq-item:hover .faq-q { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 0.4rem; }
.faq-q::after {
  content: "+"; position: absolute; right: 0.4rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-expo);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q::after { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.5s var(--ease-expo); }
.faq-a p { padding: 0 0 1.6rem; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 46rem; }

/* ---------- Intermission quote band ---------- */
.intermission {
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: 64px 24px; text-align: center; position: relative;
}
.intermission::before, .intermission::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 40px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
}
.intermission::before { top: 30px; }
.intermission::after { bottom: 30px; }
.intermission .quote {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 1.65rem); font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.45; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; color: #fff;
}
.intermission .quote em { color: var(--gold-light); }
.intermission .attrib { display: block; margin-top: 18px; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cream); opacity: 0.75; font-family: var(--sans); font-style: normal; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--hero-grad);
  color: var(--cream); text-align: center; overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -160px; left: -160px; width: 620px; height: 620px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,98,45,0.15), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(42px); pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--cream); max-width: 46rem; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta-band .lede { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.cta-band .hero-ctas { justify-content: center; }
.cta-band .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ---------- Waitlist / forms ---------- */
.wl-form { display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; max-width: 34rem; margin: 2.4rem auto 0; }
.wl-form input {
  flex: 1; padding: 1rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 100px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(250,245,236,0.28);
  background: rgba(250,245,236,0.07); color: var(--cream); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.95rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.wl-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(250,245,236,0.45); }
.wl-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(196,98,45,0.18); }

.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; margin-top: 2.4rem; }
.form-grid .full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label { display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.45rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(30,51,71,0.15); background: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(196,98,45,0.14);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.form-status { margin-top: 1.4rem; font-size: 0.92rem; display: none; padding: 1rem 1.3rem; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.form-status.ok { display: block; background: rgba(56,129,79,0.1); color: var(--green); border: 1px solid rgba(56,129,79,0.3); }
.form-status.err { display: block; background: var(--red-soft); color: var(--red); border: 1px solid rgba(181,58,44,0.3); }

/* ---------- Article / prose ---------- */
.prose { max-width: 46rem; margin: 0 auto; }
.prose p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: var(--ink); }
.prose h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem); margin: 3rem 0 1.2rem; }
.prose h3 { margin: 2.4rem 0 1rem; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { margin: 0 0 1.5rem 1.4rem; color: var(--ink); padding: 0; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.prose blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 0.4rem 0 0.4rem 1.6rem; margin: 2rem 0;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--navy);
}
.prose .note {
  background: var(--gold-faint); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 2rem 0; border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.prose blockquote cite {
  display: block; margin-top: 0.9rem; font-family: var(--sans); font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.article-meta { display: flex; gap: 1.4rem; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

/* ---------- Tables ---------- */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 2.6rem; }
table.ctable { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.ctable th { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; }
.ctable td { padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.92rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(30,51,71,0.08); color: var(--ink-soft); vertical-align: top; }
.ctable td:first-child { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.ctable tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #FCF8F0; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer { background: var(--navy-deep); color: rgba(250,245,236,0.68); padding: 5rem 0 2.5rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
footer::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: -220px; right: -180px; width: 560px; height: 560px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,98,45,0.1), transparent 60%); filter: blur(40px); pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.footer-logo { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cream); letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.footer-logo span { color: var(--gold); }
footer h4 { color: var(--cream); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
footer a { display: block; color: rgba(250,245,236,0.62); font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 0.3rem 0; transition: color 0.25s, padding-left 0.3s var(--ease-expo); }
footer a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); padding-left: 0.35rem; }
.footer-note { margin-top: 3.5rem; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(250,245,236,0.1); font-size: 0.76rem; color: rgba(250,245,236,0.38); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.footer-tagline { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 22rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---------- Reveal (JS adds .is-visible; batched) ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(34px); }
.no-js .reveal, .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
[data-stagger] > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(34px); }
.no-js [data-stagger] > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Scroll progress ---------- */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; z-index: 200;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(0); pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- Scroll-scrub quote (homepage flagship) ---------- */
.pin-quote { background: var(--cream); }
.pin-quote .pq-text {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1.22;
  color: var(--navy); max-width: 60rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; text-wrap: balance;
}
.pin-quote .pq-text .w { opacity: 0.12; transition: none; }
.pin-quote .pq-text .w.accent { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }

/* ---------- Anatomy of a claim — pinned scrub sequence ---------- */
.claim-seq { background: var(--hero-grad); color: var(--cream); overflow: visible; }
.claim-stage { min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--hero-grad); z-index: 1; }
.claim-stage::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -200px; right: -200px; width: 640px; height: 640px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,98,45,0.13), transparent 60%); filter: blur(42px); pointer-events: none;
}
.claim-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; }
.claim-head h2 { color: var(--cream); }
.claim-track { position: relative; margin-top: 3rem; min-height: 440px; }
.claim-card {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  padding-top: 5rem;                       /* clears the chapter rail above */
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; gap: 2.6rem; align-items: start;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
}
.claim-card .cnum { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 3.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
.claim-card h3 { color: var(--cream); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.claim-card p { color: rgba(250,245,236,0.78); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 42rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.claim-card .verdict { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.claim-progress {
  display: flex; gap: 0.7rem;
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; margin: 0; z-index: 3;
}
.claim-progress .seg {
  flex: 1; height: 18px; position: relative; cursor: pointer;
  background: none; border: none;
}
.claim-progress .seg::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 8px; height: 2px;
  background: rgba(250,245,236,0.16); transition: background 0.25s, height 0.25s, top 0.25s;
}
.claim-progress .seg:hover::before,
.claim-progress .seg:focus-visible::before { background: rgba(250,245,236,0.32); height: 4px; top: 7px; }
.claim-progress .seg:focus-visible { outline: 1px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 3px; }
.claim-progress .seg i {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 8px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; display: block;
  transition: height 0.25s, top 0.25s;
}
.claim-progress .seg:hover i { height: 4px; top: 7px; }

/* ---------- Risk quiz shell ---------- */
.rq-shell {
  max-width: 720px; margin: 3rem auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.07) 0%, rgba(255,240,220,0.03) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 220, 180, 0.16); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); min-height: 360px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.14), 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.rq-progress { height: 3px; background: rgba(250,245,236,0.14); border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; overflow: hidden; }
.rq-progress-fill { height: 100%; background: var(--gold); transition: width 0.5s var(--ease-expo); }
.rq-count { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.26em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 600; }
.rq-q { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem); color: var(--cream); line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.rq-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.rq-score { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 7vw, 5.4rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-light); line-height: 1; }
.rq-band { font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.26em; color: var(--cream); margin: 0.6rem 0 1rem; font-weight: 600; }
.rq-verdict { color: rgba(250,245,236,0.8); max-width: 34rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.rq-small { font-size: 0.74rem; color: rgba(250,245,236,0.42); margin-top: 1.6rem; max-width: 34rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---------- Breadcrumbs / utility ---------- */
.crumbs { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: rgba(250,245,236,0.5); margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.crumbs a { color: rgba(250,245,236,0.72); transition: color 0.2s; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.bg-white { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #FFFFFF, #FCF8F0); }
.bg-dark { background: var(--hero-grad); color: var(--cream); }
.bg-dark h2, .bg-dark h3 { color: var(--cream); }
.bg-dark .lede, .bg-dark p { color: rgba(250,245,236,0.75); }
.center { text-align: center; }
.center .lede, .center .eyebrow { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: 1rem; } .mt-2 { margin-top: 2rem; } .mt-3 { margin-top: 3rem; }
.small { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal, [data-stagger] > * { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .grain { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-4, .tl-row, .tiers { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .tier.featured { transform: none; }
  .tier.featured:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4, .tl-row, .tiers, .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; background: var(--navy-deep);
    flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 1.6rem;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav-links.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  .nav-links > a, .nav-drop > a { color: var(--cream) !important; font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .nav-drop-menu { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none; text-align: center; display: none; backdrop-filter: none; }
  .nav-drop.open .nav-drop-menu { display: block; }
  .nav-drop-menu a { color: rgba(250,245,236,0.7); }
  .nav-drop-menu a:hover { background: transparent; padding-left: 1.4rem; }
  .nav-burger { display: block; }
  .nav-burger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-burger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .nav-burger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg); }
  .step { padding-left: 0; }
  .step:hover { padding-left: 0; }
  .step::before { position: static; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
  .wl-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .claim-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .grain { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Brand mark in nav ---------- */
.nav-logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
.nav-mark { display: block; width: 34px; height: 34px; object-fit: contain; }
.nav-mark-dark { display: none; }
.nav.scrolled .nav-mark-light { display: none; }
.nav.scrolled .nav-mark-dark { display: block; }

/* ---------- Illustration figures & score promo ---------- */
.promo-illo { margin: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.promo-illo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 4/3.2; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-expo); }
.promo-illo:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.split-media .media-illo { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.34; }
.split-media .inner-quote { position: relative; z-index: 2; background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(10,22,40,0.55), rgba(10,22,40,0.75)); }

/* ============================================================
   EXHIBIT A — interactive record comparator
   ============================================================ */
.record-lab { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #FFFFFF, #FCF8F0); position: relative; z-index: 5; isolation: isolate; }
.claim-seq { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cw-sticky { background: var(--hero-grad); z-index: 1; }
.rl-stage {
  position: relative; max-width: 860px; margin: 3.4rem auto 0;
  touch-action: pan-y; user-select: none; -webkit-user-select: none;
}
.rl-stage.dragging { cursor: ew-resize; }
.rl-doc {
  --cutpx: 9999px;
  position: relative; background: #FBF7EE;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,51,71,0.14); border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.8) inset, 0 30px 70px rgba(30,51,71,0.18), 0 6px 18px rgba(30,51,71,0.08);
  padding: 2.6rem 0 2.2rem; overflow: hidden;
}
/* faint ruled-paper texture */
.rl-doc::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0 31px, rgba(30,51,71,0.03) 31px 32px);
}
.rl-head { padding: 0 3rem 1.4rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--navy); margin: 0 2.2rem 0.4rem; padding-left: 0.8rem; padding-right: 0.8rem; }
.rl-head .t { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.rl-head .t small { display: block; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: 0.3rem; }
.rl-head .meta { text-align: right; font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

.rl-row { position: relative; display: grid; margin: 0 2.2rem; border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(30,51,71,0.14); cursor: help; }
.rl-row:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.rl-side { grid-area: 1 / 1; padding: 0.95rem 0.8rem; background: #FBF7EE; min-width: 0; }
.rl-side .k { font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.rl-side .v { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.55; }
.rl-side.bad .v.gap {
  color: var(--red); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(181,58,44,0.06) 0 8px, transparent 8px 16px);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(181,58,44,0.45); border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem; display: inline-block;
}
.rl-side.bad .flag, .rl-side.good .seal {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 3px; margin-left: 0.55rem; vertical-align: 1px;
}
.rl-side.bad .flag { color: var(--red); border: 1px solid rgba(181,58,44,0.5); }
.rl-side.good .seal { color: var(--green); border: 1px solid rgba(56,129,79,0.5); }
.rl-side.good { clip-path: inset(-2% -2% -2% var(--cutpx)); background: #F6F1E4; }
.rl-side.good .v { color: #223041; }

/* stamps */
.rl-stamp {
  position: absolute; top: 7rem; right: 2.6rem; z-index: 4;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem; border: 3px double; border-radius: 4px;
  transform: rotate(7deg); opacity: 0.85; pointer-events: none; mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}
.rl-stamp.bad { color: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); }
.rl-stamp.good { color: var(--green); border-color: var(--green); clip-path: inset(-20% -20% -20% calc(var(--cutpx) - 100% + 100px)); }
.rl-doc > .rl-stamp.good { position: absolute; }

/* seam + handle */
.rl-seam {
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; z-index: 5; pointer-events: none;
  left: var(--cutpx);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--gold) 12%, var(--gold) 88%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(196,98,45,0.55);
}
.rl-handle {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; z-index: 6; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; cursor: ew-resize;
  background: var(--gold); color: #FFF7EE; border: none;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 2px;
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -1px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(196,98,45,0.18), 0 10px 26px rgba(196,98,45,0.45);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-expo), transform 0.2s var(--ease-spring);
  animation: rlPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.rl-handle:hover { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08); animation-play-state: paused; }
.rl-handle:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--navy); outline-offset: 4px; }
@keyframes rlPulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(196,98,45,0.18), 0 10px 26px rgba(196,98,45,0.45); }
  50%     { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(196,98,45,0.08), 0 10px 26px rgba(196,98,45,0.45); }
}

/* side labels */
.rl-label {
  position: absolute; top: -2.4rem; font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.rl-label-bad { left: 0.2rem; color: var(--red); }
.rl-label-good { right: 0.2rem; color: var(--green); }

/* floating annotation */
.rl-note {
  position: absolute; z-index: 8; max-width: 320px; pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--navy-deep); color: var(--cream);
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.5;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(10,22,40,0.45);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); transition: opacity 0.22s var(--ease-expo), transform 0.22s var(--ease-expo);
}
.rl-note.on { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.rl-note.is-good { border-left-color: var(--green); }

/* verdict crossfade */
.rl-verdict { position: relative; max-width: 860px; margin: 2rem auto 0; min-height: 4.6rem; text-align: center; }
.rl-verdict span {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 1.45; transition: none;
}
.rl-verdict .v-bad { color: var(--red); }
.rl-verdict .v-good { color: var(--green); }
.rl-hint { text-align: center; margin-top: 1.2rem; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-soft); }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .rl-head { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; }
  .rl-row { margin: 0 1.1rem; }
  .rl-doc { padding-top: 4.6rem; }
  .rl-stamp { top: 1.2rem; right: 1.2rem; font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .rl-note { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   THE WEB OF A CLAIM — scroll constellation
   ============================================================ */
.claim-web { background: var(--hero-grad); padding: 0; color: var(--cream); }
.cw-sticky { min-height: 100vh; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.cw-head { text-align: center; padding-top: 4.5rem; position: relative; z-index: 5; }
.cw-head h2 { color: var(--cream); }
.cw-field {
  position: relative; width: min(1240px, 94vw); height: min(66vh, 640px);
  margin: 2rem auto 4rem; will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.cw-lines { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; pointer-events: none; }
.cw-lines line { stroke: rgba(212, 182, 124, 0.32); stroke-width: 1; }
.cw-frag {
  position: absolute; margin: 0; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: clamp(88px, 9vw, 132px); pointer-events: none;
}
.cw-frag img {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 5px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250,245,236,0.25); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.cw-frag figcaption {
  font-size: 0.58rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: rgba(250,245,236,0.6);
  margin-top: 0.4rem; line-height: 1.45; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.cw-chip {
  width: auto; max-width: 180px;
  background: #F6F1E4; color: var(--navy); border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem; font-size: 0.62rem; line-height: 1.5; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); border: 1px solid rgba(30,51,71,0.15);
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 500;
}
.cw-frag[data-d="1"] { z-index: 1; opacity: 0.9; }
.cw-frag[data-d="2"] { z-index: 2; }
.cw-frag[data-d="3"] { z-index: 3; }
.cw-q {
  position: absolute; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.9vw, 1.55rem); color: var(--cream);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 4;
}
.cw-resolve {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 6;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center; padding: 0 6vw; visibility: hidden;
}
.cw-resolve img.mark { width: 64px; height: 64px; object-fit: contain; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.cw-resolve h2 { color: var(--cream); max-width: 46rem; }
.cw-resolve .lede { color: rgba(250,245,236,0.78); text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.cw-rule { width: 72px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin: 1.8rem 0; transform-origin: center; }
.cw-hint {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1.6rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(250,245,236,0.4); z-index: 5;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .cw-frag { width: 74px; }
  .cw-chip { max-width: 130px; font-size: 0.55rem; }
  .cw-q { font-size: 0.95rem; white-space: normal; max-width: 160px; text-align: center; }
  .cw-field { height: 62vh; }
}

/* ---------- Button sizing refinements ---------- */
.btn { white-space: nowrap; }
.nav-links .btn { padding: 0.75rem 1.7rem; }

/* ---------- Anatomy-of-a-claim illustrations ---------- */
.claim-card { grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr minmax(240px, 320px); }
.claim-illo { margin: 0; align-self: center; }
.claim-illo img {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3.4; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250,245,236,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .claim-card { grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr; }
  .claim-illo { display: none; }
}

/* nav tidy (2026-07-15): guard wordmark from links + secondary gold-outline CTA */
.nav-inner { gap: 2rem; }
.btn-gold-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--gold); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--gold); }
.btn-gold-ghost:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(196,98,45,0.32); }


/* governance interactive: guidance chips + primary-button hint */
.gvi-step{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.6rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;background:var(--navy);padding:0.28em 0.7em;border-radius:999px;margin-right:0.5em;vertical-align:middle;}
.gvi-step-good{background:var(--green);} .gvi-step-bad{background:var(--red);}
.gvi-cap-line b{color:var(--navy);font-weight:700;}
/* shared prescriptive "how to use this" guide for the scroll/toggle interactives */
.ix-guide{max-width:46rem;margin:1.5rem auto 0;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.8;color:var(--ink-soft);text-align:center;}
.ix-guide .gvi-step{margin-top:.2em;margin-bottom:.2em;}
.ix-guide b{color:var(--navy);font-weight:700;}
.ix-guide.ix-guide-dark{color:rgba(250,245,236,0.82);}
.ix-guide.ix-guide-dark b{color:var(--cream,#faf5ec);}
@media(min-width:900px){.ix-guide{text-align:left;}}
@keyframes gviHint{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 10px 22px -12px rgba(196,98,45,0.9);}50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(196,98,45,0.18),0 10px 22px -12px rgba(196,98,45,0.9);}}
.gvi-drop.gvi-pulse{animation:gviHint 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.gvi-drop.gvi-pulse{animation:none;}}
/* floating Readiness Score CTA */
.gvi-float{position:fixed;right:20px;bottom:20px;z-index:90;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:0.5em;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.85rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;background:var(--gold);padding:0.85rem 1.35rem;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:0 12px 30px -8px rgba(196,98,45,0.6);transition:transform 0.18s var(--ease),box-shadow 0.18s var(--ease);}
.gvi-float:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 16px 36px -8px rgba(196,98,45,0.75);color:#fff;}
.gvi-float .ar{transition:transform 0.18s var(--ease);}
.gvi-float:hover .ar{transform:translateX(3px);}
@media (max-width:520px){.gvi-float{right:14px;bottom:14px;padding:0.72rem 1.1rem;font-size:0.8rem;}}


/* expert callout (Prof Jeeva) */
.expert-note{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.1rem;max-width:660px;margin:0 auto;padding:1.1rem 1.4rem;background:var(--cream-dark);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);}
.expert-note-img{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex:0 0 auto;box-shadow:0 4px 12px -6px rgba(30,51,71,0.4);}
.expert-note p{margin:0;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink-soft);}
.expert-note strong{color:var(--navy);}
.expert-note a{color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;}
@media(max-width:520px){.expert-note{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;}}