/* ==========================================================================
   UNCAPPED CLOSERS — CENTRAL STYLESHEET  (v2 · "Break the Ceiling" redesign)
   Single source of truth for site styling. Edit the variables below to
   restyle the whole site. Class names from v1 are preserved, so every page
   inherits the new look; new components are in sections 17+.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- 1. VARIABLES -------------------------------------------------- */
:root{
  /* Core palette */
  --ink:      #0B0B0C;   /* page background: warm near-black */
  --ink-2:    #111112;
  --panel:    #171718;   /* cards / depth */
  --gold:     #C9A96A;   /* champagne gold: the single accent */
  --gold-2:   #EAD9AE;   /* highlight */
  --gold-3:   #A0813F;   /* deep gold / shadow */
  --on-gold:  #14110A;   /* text that sits on gold */
  --bone:     #F6F3EC;   /* primary type on dark (ivory) */
  --steel:    #A8A398;   /* secondary labels (warm grey) */
  --ivory:    #F6F2EA;
  --ivory-2:  #EDE6D8;
  --ink-text: #14130F;   /* type on ivory */
  --ink-soft: #46423A;

  /* Signature finish: brushed champagne gold */
  --grad:      linear-gradient(135deg, #EAD9AE 0%, #C9A96A 48%, #A0813F 100%);
  --grad-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,169,106,.16), rgba(201,169,106,.05));

  /* v1 names kept so older inline styles keep working */
  --obsidian:  var(--ink);
  --graphite:  var(--panel);
  --line:      rgba(246,243,236,0.16);
  --line-soft: rgba(246,243,236,0.09);
  --bone-dim:  rgba(246,243,236,0.74);
  --focus-ring:#C9A96A;

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --fs-eyebrow: 0.78rem;
  --fs-body:    1.0625rem;
  --fs-lead:    1.25rem;

  /* Spacing scale */
  --space-1: 0.5rem;
  --space-2: 1rem;
  --space-3: 1.5rem;
  --space-4: 2.5rem;
  --space-5: 4rem;
  --space-6: 6.5rem;
  --space-7: 9rem;

  /* Layout */
  --content-max: 1200px;
  --content-pad: 1.5rem;
  --radius: 999px;       /* buttons are pills */
  --radius-card: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --dur: 200ms;
  --header-h: 84px;
}

/* ---------- 2. RESET / GLOBAL --------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after{ box-sizing: border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
html.menu-open{ overflow: hidden; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after{ animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}
body{
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--bone);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  font-variant-numeric: lining-nums;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, video{ max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a{ color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol{ margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
button{ font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, p, figure{ margin: 0; }
svg{ display: block; }
::selection{ background: var(--gold); color: var(--on-gold); }

.skip-link{
  position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0;
  background: var(--bone); color: var(--ink);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem; z-index: 300; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 0 0 12px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus{ left: var(--content-pad); top: var(--content-pad); }

a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible, select:focus-visible{
  outline: 2px solid var(--focus-ring);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ---------- 3. TYPOGRAPHY -------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3{
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-variant-numeric: lining-nums;
}
h1{ font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.75rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.04; }
h2{ font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
h3{ font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.005em; }

.lead{ font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: var(--bone-dim); max-width: 62ch; }
p + p{ margin-top: 1em; }
.measure{ max-width: 66ch; }

.eyebrow{
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content: ""; width: 1.8rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
}
.section-head{ margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.section-head h2{ max-width: 22ch; }

.grad-text{
  font-style: italic;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
  padding-right: .08em;
}
@keyframes gradShift{ 0%{ background-position: 0% 0; } 100%{ background-position: 200% 0; } }

/* ---------- 4. LAYOUT ------------------------------------------------------ */
.wrap{ max-width: var(--content-max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--content-pad); position: relative; }
main section{ padding: var(--space-6) 0; position: relative; }
.section-tight{ padding: var(--space-5) 0; }

.grid{ display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); }
.grid-2{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4{ grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .grid-2{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-3, .grid-4{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 620px){
  .grid-3, .grid-4{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.divider{ height: 1px; background: var(--line); border: none; margin: var(--space-5) 0; }

.panel{
  background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-4);
}

/* Light sections: soft lavender → peach, with colour blooms */
.on-bone{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ivory) 0%, var(--ivory-2) 100%);
  color: var(--ink-text);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.on-bone::before, .on-bone::after{
  content: ""; position: absolute; pointer-events: none;
}
.on-bone::before{ width: 720px; height: 720px; left: -260px; top: -240px; background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(201,169,106,.28), transparent); }
.on-bone::after{ width: 680px; height: 680px; right: -240px; bottom: -260px; background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(201,169,106,.22), transparent); }
.on-bone > .wrap{ z-index: 1; }
.on-bone .eyebrow{ color: #7A5D24; }
.on-bone .eyebrow::before{ background: #7A5D24; }
.on-bone .lead, .on-bone p{ color: var(--ink-soft); }
.on-bone h2, .on-bone h3{ color: var(--ink-text); }
.on-bone .card{ background: #FCFAF5 !important; border-color: rgba(20,19,15,.10) !important; box-shadow: 0 14px 40px -24px rgba(60,45,15,.35); }
.on-bone .card h3{ color: var(--ink-text) !important; }
.on-bone .card p{ color: var(--ink-soft) !important; }
.on-bone .panel{ background: #FCFAF5 !important; border-color: rgba(20,19,15,.10) !important; box-shadow: 0 14px 40px -24px rgba(60,45,15,.35); }
.on-bone .panel h3{ color: var(--ink-text); }

/* ---------- 5. HEADER / NAV ------------------------------------------------ */
.site-header{
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
/* Blur/background live on a pseudo-element, NOT on .site-header itself.
   backdrop-filter (like transform) turns its element into the containing
   block for position:fixed descendants — that collapsed the mobile menu
   (.nav-links) to the header's height. Keep filter/transform/will-change
   off .site-header and its ancestors. */
.site-header::before{
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: rgba(11,11,12,0.0);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled{ border-bottom-color: var(--line-soft); }
.site-header.is-scrolled::before{ opacity: 1; background: rgba(11,11,12,0.78); }
.scroll-progress{
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -1px; height: 3px; width: 100%;
  background: var(--grad); transform-origin: 0 50%; transform: scaleX(0);
}
.nav-inner{
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-h);
}
.brand{ display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; gap: 0.4rem; }
.brand-logo{ height: 38px; width: auto; display: block; }
.footer-col .brand-logo{ height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.brand-tag{
  font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--steel); white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links{ display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); }
.nav-links a:not(.btn){
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bone-dim);
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
}
.nav-links a:not(.btn)::after{
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: 0 50%;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover, .nav-links a[aria-current="page"], .nav-links a.active{ color: #fff; }
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover::after, .nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after{ transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-cta{ display: none; padding-left: 1.8rem !important; padding-right: 1.8rem !important; }
@media (min-width: 861px){ .nav-cta{ display: inline-flex; } }

.menu-toggle{ display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.menu-icon{ position: relative; width: 24px; height: 16px; }
.menu-icon span, .menu-icon i{
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--bone);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), opacity var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.menu-icon span{ top: 0; }
.menu-icon i.mid{ top: 50%; margin-top: -1px; }
.menu-icon i.bot{ bottom: 0; }
[data-nav-open="true"] .menu-icon span{ transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
[data-nav-open="true"] .menu-icon i.mid{ opacity: 0; }
[data-nav-open="true"] .menu-icon i.bot{ transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .nav-links{
    position: fixed;
    inset: var(--header-h) 0 0 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(600px 400px at 90% 0%, rgba(201,169,106,.16), transparent 70%),
      radial-gradient(500px 400px at 0% 100%, rgba(160,129,63,.12), transparent 70%),
      var(--ink);
    flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-2);
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--content-pad);
    transform: translateY(-8px); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease), visibility var(--dur);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  [data-nav-open="true"] .nav-links{ opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
  .nav-links a:not(.btn){
    font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em; text-transform: none; color: #fff;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px);
    transition: opacity .5s var(--ease-out), transform .5s var(--ease-out);
  }
  [data-nav-open="true"] .nav-links a{ opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  [data-nav-open="true"] .nav-links a:nth-child(1){ transition-delay: .05s; }
  [data-nav-open="true"] .nav-links a:nth-child(2){ transition-delay: .10s; }
  [data-nav-open="true"] .nav-links a:nth-child(3){ transition-delay: .15s; }
  [data-nav-open="true"] .nav-links a:nth-child(4){ transition-delay: .20s; }
  [data-nav-open="true"] .nav-links a:nth-child(5){ transition-delay: .25s; }
  .nav-cta{ display: inline-flex; margin-top: var(--space-2); }
  .menu-toggle{ display: inline-flex; }
}

/* ---------- 6. BUTTONS ------------------------------------------------------ */
.btn{
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active{ transform: translateY(0) scale(.98); }
.btn-primary{
  background: var(--grad); background-size: 160% 100%; background-position: 0 0;
  color: var(--on-gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -14px rgba(201,169,106,.55);
}
.btn-primary:hover{ background-position: 100% 0; box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -14px rgba(201,169,106,.75); }
.btn-primary::after{ /* shine sweep */
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: -60%; width: 40%; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.5), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg); transition: left .7s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn-primary:hover::after{ left: 130%; }
.btn-ghost{ border-color: rgba(201,169,106,.45); color: var(--bone); background: transparent; }
.btn-ghost:hover{ border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,169,106,.10); }
.btn-dark{ background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.btn-dark:hover{ background: #1d1b17; box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.6); border-color: var(--gold); }
.btn-light{ background: var(--bone); color: var(--ink) !important; box-shadow: 0 14px 40px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.btn-light:hover{ box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.6); }
.btn-wide{ width: 100%; }
.btn[disabled]{ opacity: 0.5; cursor: not-allowed; }
.actions{ display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }

/* ---------- 7. HERO --------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero{ padding: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-6); position: relative; isolation: isolate; }
main{ overflow-x: clip; }
.hero-inner{ max-width: 46rem; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero h1{ text-wrap: balance; }
.hero .lead{ margin-top: var(--space-3); }
.hero .actions{ margin-top: var(--space-4); }

/* aurora background (works for every page's hero) */
.hero::before, .hero::after{
  content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; will-change: transform;
}
.hero::before{
  width: 860px; height: 860px; right: -300px; top: -340px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(201,169,106,.20), rgba(201,169,106,.07) 50%, transparent);
  animation: floatA 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero::after{
  width: 760px; height: 760px; left: -300px; bottom: -380px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(160,129,63,.16), rgba(160,129,63,.05) 55%, transparent);
  animation: floatB 17s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes floatA{ to{ transform: translate(-80px, 60px) scale(1.15); } }
@keyframes floatB{ to{ transform: translate(90px, -50px) scale(1.2); } }

/* Home hero extras */
.hero-home{ padding: calc(var(--space-6) - 1rem) 0 var(--space-6); min-height: min(92vh, 860px); display: flex; align-items: center; }
.hero-home > .wrap{ width: 100%; }
.hero-grid{ align-items: center; gap: 3rem; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.hero-grain{
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; opacity: .5;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 40%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 40%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
}
/* drop-in hero video slot: add /assets/video/hero.mp4 and it fades in */
.hero-video{
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: -2;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.2s var(--ease);
}
.hero-video.is-ready{ opacity: .38; }
.hero-video-veil{
  display: none; /* only shown once a hero video is playing */
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,11,12,.35), var(--ink) 98%);
}

.hero-visual{ position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.08; width: 100%; max-width: 520px; margin-inline: auto; }
.hero-visual .ring{
  position: absolute; inset: 6%; border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, #6b5427, #EAD9AE, #A0813F, #3b2f16, #C9A96A, #6b5427);
  animation: spin 26s linear infinite;
}
.hero-visual .ring::after{ content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ink); }
@keyframes spin{ to{ transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.hero-visual .halo{
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  transform: scale(1.25);
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(201,169,106,.30), rgba(201,169,106,.10) 55%, transparent);
  animation: pulse 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes pulse{ from{ opacity: .55; transform: scale(1.15);} to{ opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.3);} }
.hero-visual .portrait{
  position: absolute; inset: 9%; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1c1913, #3a3020 70%, #6a5530);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
}
.hero-visual .portrait img{
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; mix-blend-mode: luminosity; opacity: .96;
}
.hero-visual .portrait::after{ /* colour grade over the B&W photo */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(234,217,174,.28), rgba(0,0,0,.18) 70%);
  mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
}
.hero-visual .chip{
  position: absolute; z-index: 3;
  padding: .8rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(14,14,15,.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,106,.32);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2;
  animation: bob 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.chip small{ font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--steel); font-weight: 600; }
.chip strong{ font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; font-variant-numeric: lining-nums; }
.chip strong em{ font-style: normal; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.chip-a{ top: 6%; left: -4%; }
.chip-b{ bottom: 14%; right: -6%; animation-delay: -2s; }
.chip-c{ bottom: 3%; left: 0%; animation-delay: -4s; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; padding: .6rem 1rem; }
.chip-c .dot{ width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,169,106,.2); animation: ping 2.6s infinite; }
@keyframes bob{ from{ transform: translateY(-6px);} to{ transform: translateY(8px);} }
@keyframes ping{ 50%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(201,169,106,0); } }
.hero-visual .tagline{
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: -2.6rem; transform: translateX(-50%); white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--steel); font-weight: 600;
}
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .hero-home{ min-height: 0; }
  .hero-visual{ max-width: 380px; margin-top: var(--space-3); }
  .chip-a{ left: 0; } .chip-b{ right: 0; }
}

.scroll-cue{
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 1.4rem; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 26px; height: 42px; border: 2px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; z-index: 2;
}
.scroll-cue::after{
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 8px; width: 4px; height: 8px; margin-left: -2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--grad); animation: wheel 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes wheel{ 0%{ opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0);} 30%{ opacity: 1;} 100%{ opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px);} }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .scroll-cue{ display: none; } }

/* ---------- 8. PHOTO / MEDIA ------------------------------------------------ */
.media-frame{
  position: relative; background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; overflow: hidden;
}
.media-frame.wide{ aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
.media-frame img{ position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 18%; }
.media-frame.avatar{ aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; border-radius: 50%; max-width: 220px; }
.media-frame.avatar img{ object-position: center; }
.media-frame .media-label{
  padding: var(--space-3); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--steel);
  text-transform: uppercase; width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11,11,12,0.7), transparent 120%);
}
.media-frame .media-mark{
  position: absolute; top: var(--space-3); left: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.7rem; color: #fff; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-weight: 600;
}
figcaption{ margin-top: var(--space-2); font-size: 0.8125rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--steel); }

/* ---------- 9. CARDS -------------------------------------------------------- */
.card{
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06), rgba(255,255,255,.02)), var(--panel);
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.card::before{ /* gradient edge that lights up on hover */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -1px; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px; pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover::before{ opacity: 1; }
.card:hover{ box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.9); }
.card h3{ margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.card p{ color: var(--bone-dim); font-size: 0.97rem; }
.card .num{
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.card .icon{
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--grad); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -14px rgba(201,169,106,.6);
}
.card .icon svg{ width: 26px; height: 26px; stroke: var(--on-gold); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

.card-feature{ background: var(--ink); color: var(--bone); border-color: var(--gold); }
.card-feature p{ color: var(--bone-dim); }
.card-feature .tag{
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--grad); color: var(--on-gold); padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

/* ---------- 10. LISTS -------------------------------------------------------- */
.check-list li, .plain-list li, .cross-list li{
  padding: 0.85rem 0 0.85rem 2rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  color: var(--bone-dim); font-size: 0.97rem; position: relative;
}
.check-list li::before{
  content: "\2713"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.95rem;
  width: 1.3rem; height: 1.3rem; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--grad); color: var(--on-gold); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 800;
}
.cross-list li::before{ content: "\2715"; position: absolute; left: .15rem; top: 0.85rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }
.plain-list li::before{ content: "\2014"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.85rem; color: var(--gold); }
.on-bone .check-list li, .on-bone .plain-list li, .on-bone .cross-list li{ color: var(--ink-soft) !important; border-color: rgba(20,19,15,.12) !important; }
.on-bone .plain-list li::before, .on-bone .cross-list li::before{ color: #7A5D24; }

/* ---------- 11. STATS / CASE STUDIES ---------------------------------------- */
.stat-card{
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.07), rgba(255,255,255,.02)), var(--panel);
  transition: box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.stat-card::after{
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -100px; top: -100px; width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(201,169,106,.9), rgba(201,169,106,.3) 50%, transparent); opacity: .16; transition: opacity .4s var(--ease);
}
.stat-card:hover{ border-color: rgba(201,169,106,.5); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.9); }
.stat-card:hover::after{ opacity: .3; }
.stat-big{
  display: block; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.75rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-variant-numeric: lining-nums;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; width: fit-content;
}
.stat-label{
  position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-3);
}
.stat-card h3{ position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.stat-card p{ position: relative; z-index: 1; color: var(--bone-dim); font-size: 0.97rem; }

/* animated before/after bars inside stat cards */
.bars{ position: relative; z-index: 1; margin: var(--space-3) 0 0; display: grid; gap: .55rem; }
.bar{ display: grid; grid-template-columns: 4.2rem 1fr; gap: .8rem; align-items: center; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--steel); }
.bar i{ display: block; height: 10px; border-radius: 99px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.bar i::after{
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; width: var(--w, 50%); border-radius: inherit; background: var(--grad);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: 0 50%; transition: transform 1.4s var(--ease-out) .2s;
}
.bar.before i::after{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.is-visible .bar i::after, .bars.is-visible .bar i::after{ transform: scaleX(1); }

/* ---------- 12. FORMS -------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-field{ margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
label{ display: block; font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.03em; color: var(--steel); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
label .req{ color: var(--gold); }
input[type="text"], input[type="email"], input[type="tel"], select, textarea{
  width: 100%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--bone);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus{
  border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,169,106,.18); outline: none;
}
select option{ background: var(--panel); color: var(--bone); }
textarea{ min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.field-hint{ font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--steel); margin-top: 0.4rem; }
fieldset{ border: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); }
legend{ font-size: 0.8125rem; letter-spacing: 0.03em; color: var(--steel); padding: 0; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.radio-row, .checkbox-row{ display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.radio-row input, .checkbox-row input{ width: auto; margin-top: 0.3rem; accent-color: var(--gold); }
.radio-row label, .checkbox-row label{ color: var(--bone-dim); margin: 0; }
.form-status{ margin-top: var(--space-3); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.form-status[data-state="error"]{ color: #ffb3c9; }
.form-status[data-state="success"]{ color: #8dffc8; }
/* forms inside light sections */
.on-bone input[type="text"], .on-bone input[type="email"], .on-bone input[type="tel"], .on-bone select, .on-bone textarea{
  background: #fff; color: var(--ink-text); border-color: rgba(20,19,15,.2);
}
.on-bone label, .on-bone legend, .on-bone .field-hint{ color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------- 13. FOOTER ------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer{ position: relative; padding: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-4); background: var(--ink-2); }
.site-footer::before{ content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--grad); }
.footer-grid{ display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4); }
.footer-col h4{ font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); font-weight: 700; }
.footer-col a{ display: block; color: var(--bone-dim); padding: 0.3rem 0; font-size: 0.92rem; transition: color var(--dur), transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out); }
.footer-col a:hover{ color: #fff; transform: translateX(4px); }
.footer-bottom{
  margin-top: var(--space-4); padding-top: var(--space-3); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2); font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--steel);
}
.footer-bottom a{ color: var(--steel); }
.footer-bottom a:hover{ color: #fff; }

/* ---------- 14. UTILITIES ---------------------------------------------------- */
.sr-only{ position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.text-center{ text-align: center; }
.mt-0{ margin-top: 0 !important; }
.center-col{ max-width: 42rem; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ---------- 15. 404 / THANK YOU / LEGAL -------------------------------------- */
.status-page{ min-height: 60vh; display: flex; align-items: center; padding: var(--space-7) 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.status-code{ font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; }
.legal h2{ font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: var(--space-5); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.legal h2:first-of-type{ margin-top: 0; }
.legal p, .legal li{ color: var(--bone-dim); }
.legal ul{ padding-left: 1.4rem; list-style: disc; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.legal li{ padding: 0.2rem 0; }
.legal strong{ color: var(--bone); }

/* ---------- 16. RESPONSIVE -------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 720px){
  main section{ padding: var(--space-5) 0; }
  .footer-grid{ flex-direction: column; }
  .hero{ padding: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-4); }
  .hero-home{ padding-top: var(--space-4); }
  .btn{ padding: .95rem 1.5rem; }
}

/* ======================================================================
   17. HOME PAGE COMPONENTS
   ====================================================================== */

/* Marquee ticker */
.marquee{
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 1.1rem 0; border-block: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,169,106,.04), rgba(201,169,106,.10), rgba(201,169,106,.04));
  border-color: rgba(201,169,106,.22);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
main section.marquee{ padding: 1.1rem 0; }
.marquee-track{ display: flex; width: max-content; animation: marquee 60s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{ animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-group{ display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.marquee-group span{
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); letter-spacing: 0;
  white-space: nowrap; padding: 0 1.6rem; color: #fff;
}
.marquee-group span::after{ content: "◆"; margin-left: 3.2rem; color: var(--gold); font-size: .5em; vertical-align: middle; }
.marquee-group span:nth-child(even){ color: var(--gold-2); }
@keyframes marquee{ to{ transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* Story: income climb chart */
.story-grid{ grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .story-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }
.sticky-col{ position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 2rem); }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .sticky-col{ position: static; } }
.climb{
  margin-top: var(--space-4); padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-3) var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.07), rgba(255,255,255,.02)), var(--panel);
}
.climb-title{ font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--steel); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.climb-bars{ display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: .9rem; height: 190px; }
.climb-bar{ flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; align-items: center; height: 100%; gap: .5rem; }
.climb-bar b{ font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0; font-variant-numeric: lining-nums; }
.climb-bar i{
  display: block; width: 100%; height: var(--h); border-radius: 12px 12px 4px 4px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: 50% 100%; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-out);
}
.climb-bar:nth-child(2) i{ transition-delay: .12s; }
.climb-bar:nth-child(3) i{ transition-delay: .24s; }
.climb-bar:nth-child(4) i{ transition-delay: .4s; background: var(--grad); box-shadow: 0 0 40px -10px rgba(201,169,106,.55); }
.climb.is-visible .climb-bar i{ transform: scaleY(1); }
.climb-bar small{ font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--steel); text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; }
.pullquote{
  position: relative; margin: var(--space-4) 0; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-3) var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem); font-weight: 500; font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0; line-height: 1.35; color: #fff;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent; border-image: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-2), var(--gold-3)) 1;
}

/* Problem: 3-part read */
.triad{ display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr; gap: .8rem; align-items: stretch; margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.triad .node{
  background: #FCFAF5; border: 1px solid rgba(20,19,15,.10); border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.1rem 1rem; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px -26px rgba(60,45,15,.4); font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.triad .node b{ display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-text); margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.triad .node.mid{ background: var(--ink); color: rgba(246,243,236,.82); border-color: var(--gold); }
.triad .node.mid b{ color: var(--gold-2); }
.triad .arrow{ align-self: center; color: #7A5D24; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; }
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .triad{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .triad .arrow{ transform: rotate(90deg); justify-self: center; }
}

/* Spotlight (founder) */
.spotlight{ grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .spotlight{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; } }
.photo-stack{ position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 480px; margin-inline: auto; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.1; }
.photo-stack .p{
  position: absolute; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 28px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}
.photo-stack .p img{ width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.photo-stack .p1{ inset: 0 14% 12% 0; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1c1913, #3a3020 70%, #6a5530); z-index: 1; transform: rotate(-3deg); }
.photo-stack .p1 img{ object-position: center 25%; }
.photo-stack .p2{ inset: 44% 0 0 48%; z-index: 2; transform: rotate(3deg); }
.photo-stack .p2 img{ object-position: center 12%; }
.photo-stack .p2::after{ content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(234,217,174,.16), rgba(0,0,0,.12) 70%); mix-blend-mode: soft-light; }
.photo-stack .p1 img{ mix-blend-mode: luminosity; }
.photo-stack .sticker{
  position: absolute; z-index: 3; right: -2%; top: 4%; padding: .7rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--grad); color: var(--on-gold); font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -14px rgba(201,169,106,.6); transform: rotate(6deg); animation: bob 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.big-quote{
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.015em; line-height: 1.15;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.big-quote::before{ content: "“"; display: block; font-size: 7rem; line-height: .7; height: 3.2rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.byline{ margin-top: var(--space-3); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .9rem; color: var(--steel); font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; }
.byline::before{ content: ""; width: 2.4rem; height: 2px; background: var(--grad); border-radius: 2px; }

/* Reels row (drop-in vertical videos) */
.reels{ display: flex; gap: 1rem; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding: .5rem var(--content-pad) 1.5rem; margin: 0 calc(var(--content-pad) * -1); scrollbar-width: none; }
.reels::-webkit-scrollbar{ display: none; }
.reel{
  position: relative; flex: 0 0 min(240px, 62vw); aspect-ratio: 9 / 16; scroll-snap-align: start;
  border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.reel:hover{ transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -28px rgba(0,0,0,.9); border-color: var(--gold); }
.reel video, .reel img{ width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Final CTA: deep ink with a quiet gold glow and hairline frame */
.cta-gradient{
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 360px at 50% 0%, rgba(201,169,106,.16), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #111112, #0B0B0C);
  color: var(--bone); overflow: hidden; text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,106,.35);
}
.cta-gradient::before, .cta-gradient::after{ content: none; }
.cta-gradient .eyebrow{ color: var(--gold); }
.cta-gradient h2{ color: var(--bone); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem); }
.cta-gradient p{ color: var(--bone-dim) !important; }
.cta-gradient a.mail{ color: var(--gold-2); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* =====================================================================
   18. SCROLL REVEAL + MOTION (progressive enhancement: needs html.js)
   ====================================================================== */
.js [data-reveal]{
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .9s var(--ease-out), transform .9s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 90ms);
}
.js [data-reveal="left"]{ transform: translateX(-36px); }
.js [data-reveal="right"]{ transform: translateX(36px); }
.js [data-reveal="zoom"]{ transform: scale(.92); }
.js [data-reveal].is-visible{ opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* split headline words */
.split-word{ display: inline-block; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(.6em); filter: blur(6px);
  transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-out), transform .8s var(--ease-out), filter .8s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--w, 0) * 70ms + 120ms); }
.is-split .split-word{ opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }

[data-tilt]{ transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); will-change: transform; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .js [data-reveal], .split-word{ opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; filter: none !important; }
  .marquee-track{ animation: none; }
  .climb-bar i, .bar i::after{ transform: none !important; }
}

/* once a reveal has finished, hand the transform back to the tilt effect */
.js [data-reveal].is-done{ transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), opacity .3s; transition-delay: 0s; }

/* hero portrait: gentle pointer-driven 3D tilt (set by main.js) */
.hero-visual{ transform: perspective(1100px) rotateX(var(--rx, 0deg)) rotateY(var(--ry, 0deg)); transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out); }
.chip{ transition: translate .35s var(--ease-out); }


/* ---------- 19. REFINEMENTS ------------------------------------------------- */
/* highlighted pricing card inside a light section */
.on-bone .card.card-feature{ background: var(--ink) !important; border-color: var(--gold) !important; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.6); }
.on-bone .card.card-feature h3{ color: var(--gold-2) !important; }
.on-bone .card.card-feature p{ color: var(--bone-dim) !important; }
.on-bone .card.card-feature li{ color: var(--bone) !important; border-color: rgba(246,243,236,.16) !important; }
.on-bone .card.card-feature .plain-list li::before{ color: var(--gold); }

/* dark button on a dark section would vanish: promote it to the brand gradient */
main section:not(.on-bone):not(.cta-gradient) .btn-dark{
  background: var(--grad); color: var(--on-gold); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -14px rgba(201,169,106,.55);
}
main section:not(.on-bone):not(.cta-gradient) .btn-dark:hover{ box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -14px rgba(201,169,106,.75); background: var(--grad); }

/* About page photo stack sits in a narrower column */
.about-photo{ margin-top: var(--space-4); max-width: 360px; margin-inline: 0; }

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .hero-visual{ margin-bottom: 3rem; }
}

.hero-video.is-ready + .hero-video-veil{ display: block; }