/* ============================================================================
   SURVIVING THE FEDS — Global Stylesheet
   Theme: Dark · Bold · Defiant · Premium
   All brand colors are CSS variables — change --accent to match the official
   logo and the entire site re-skins instantly.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Cross-document view transitions (Chrome 126+, degrades gracefully) - */
@view-transition { navigation: auto; }

::view-transition-old(root) {
  animation: 260ms cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) both vt-out;
}
::view-transition-new(root) {
  animation: 300ms cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) both vt-in;
}

@keyframes vt-out {
  from { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  to   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
}
@keyframes vt-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  ::view-transition-old(root),
  ::view-transition-new(root) { animation: none; }
}

/* ---- Fonts -------------------------------------------------------------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..144,300;0,9..144,400;0,9..144,500;0,9..144,600;0,9..144,700;1,9..144,300;1,9..144,400&family=Hanken+Grotesk:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Oswald:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ---- Design tokens ------------------------------------------------------ */
:root {
  /* Base canvas */
  --bg:        #0A0B0E;   /* near-black */
  --bg-2:      #0E1014;   /* alternate section */
  --surface:   #14171D;   /* cards */
  --surface-2: #1B1F27;   /* elevated cards */
  --border:    #262B34;   /* steel hairline */
  --border-2:  #353C48;

  /* Type */
  --text:      #F3F4F6;
  --text-soft: #D3D7DD;
  --muted:     #9AA2AC;
  --faint:     #5B626D;

  /* Brand accents — matched to the official Surviving the Feds logo
     (black + orange + silver). Change --accent to re-skin the whole site. */
  --accent:      #E87722;  /* brand orange (CTAs, energy, highlights) */
  --accent-deep: #B85A14;
  --accent-glow: rgba(232,119,34,.42);
  --gold:        #C9D0D8;  /* brand silver/steel — used sparingly (metallic accents) */

  /* Typography families */
  --font-display: 'Fraunces', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-label:   'Oswald', 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Hanken Grotesk', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  /* Layout */
  --max:   1240px;
  --max-narrow: 760px;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);

  /* Z-index scale */
  --z-nav: 100;
  --z-overlay: 200;
  --z-top: 300;
}

/* ---- Reset -------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

body {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.78;
  letter-spacing: -.003em;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  font-feature-settings: "kern", "liga", "calt";
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

img, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
::selection { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }

/* Film-grain / noise overlay for cinematic depth */
body::after {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .05;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
main, header, footer { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ---- Layout helpers ----------------------------------------------------- */
.container { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.narrow { max-width: var(--max-narrow); }
.center { text-align: center; }
.section { padding: clamp(58px, 6vw, 104px) 0; position: relative; }
.section--alt { background: var(--bg-2); }
.divider { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }

/* ---- Typography --------------------------------------------------------- */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 34px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
  display: inline-block;
}
.eyebrow.center { justify-content: center; }

h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.5vw, 5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem); }

.display-italic { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: var(--text-soft); }
.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.32rem);
  color: var(--text-soft);
  max-width: 64ch;
  line-height: 1.72;
  letter-spacing: -.006em;
}
.lead.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.accent { color: var(--accent); }
.gold { color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- Buttons ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.btn {
  --b: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s, color .25s, border-color .25s;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px -8px var(--accent-glow);
}
.btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 18px 48px -10px var(--accent-glow); }

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  border-color: var(--border-2);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.btn--gold { background: var(--gold); color: #14181d; box-shadow: 0 10px 36px -8px rgba(201,208,216,.35); }
.btn--gold:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ---- Header / Navigation ------------------------------------------------ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-nav);
  transition: background .35s var(--ease), backdrop-filter .35s, border-color .35s, padding .35s var(--ease);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  padding: 22px 0;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10,11,14,.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
  padding: 14px 0;
}
.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.brand img { height: 64px; width: auto; transition: height .35s var(--ease); }
.scrolled .brand img { height: 52px; }

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: .92rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px; right: 18px; bottom: 4px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--text); }
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link[aria-current="page"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }

/* Hamburger (mobile + mega trigger) */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: var(--z-top);
}
.nav-toggle span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px; right: 12px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .2s;
}
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 16px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 22px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 28px; }
body.menu-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
body.menu-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
body.menu-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Full-screen overlay mega-menu */
.nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-overlay);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0b0d11 0%, #120c0e 60%, #0b0d11 100%);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity .4s var(--ease), visibility .4s;
}
body.menu-open .nav-overlay { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.nav-overlay::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(600px 400px at 80% 20%, var(--accent-glow), transparent 70%);
  opacity: .25; pointer-events: none;
}
.overlay-menu {
  align-self: center;
  padding: 0 8vw;
}
.overlay-menu a {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  position: relative;
  width: max-content;
  max-width: 100%;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: color .3s, transform .5s var(--ease), opacity .5s var(--ease);
}
.overlay-menu a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.overlay-menu a .idx {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  vertical-align: super;
  margin-right: 14px;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
}
body.menu-open .overlay-menu a { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
body.menu-open .overlay-menu a:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .12s; }
body.menu-open .overlay-menu a:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .19s; }
body.menu-open .overlay-menu a:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .26s; }
body.menu-open .overlay-menu a:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .33s; }

.overlay-aside {
  align-self: center;
  padding: 0 8vw 0 0;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-left: 5vw;
}
.overlay-aside .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.overlay-aside .tagline-mini {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.overlay-aside .contact-line { color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.overlay-aside .contact-line a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ---- Hero --------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 70% 10%, rgba(232,119,34,.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at 10% 90%, rgba(201,208,216,.06), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0A0B0E 0%, #0d0f14 100%);
}
.hero-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.hero h1 { margin-bottom: 28px; max-width: 16ch; }
.hero .lead { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; align-items: center; }

/* The brand equation */
.equation {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
}
.equation .op { color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.3em; }
.equation .free { color: var(--gold); }

.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.scroll-cue .line { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: linear-gradient(var(--accent), transparent); animation: cue 2s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes cue { 0%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top} 40%{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top} 60%{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:bottom} 100%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:bottom} }

/* ---- Marquee ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-2);
  padding: 22px 0;
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 56px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 32s linear infinite;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-item {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 56px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-item::after { content: "✦"; color: var(--accent); font-style: normal; font-size: 1rem; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---- Section heading block --------------------------------------------- */
.sec-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.sec-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.sec-head p.lead { margin-top: 18px; }

/* ---- Generic cards / grids --------------------------------------------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

.card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px 32px;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s, background .35s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--border-2); background: var(--surface-2); }
.card .card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: block;
}
.card .icon-wrap {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(232,119,34,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,119,34,.25);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.card .icon-wrap svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.card p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.72; }

.card--feature::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.card--feature:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* ---- Stats -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.stat { text-align: center; padding: 28px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--surface); }
.stat .num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); line-height: 1; }
.stat .num .accent { color: var(--accent); }
.stat .label { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 12px; }

/* ---- Founder / about ---------------------------------------------------- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.founder-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 420px;
}
.founder-portrait {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(232,119,34,.18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #1b1f27, #0e1014);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.founder-portrait .initials { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent); }
.founder-portrait img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.founder-plate { padding: 20px 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.founder-plate strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-label); letter-spacing: .08em; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.founder-plate span { color: var(--muted); font-size: .85rem; }
.founder-bio p { color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.pull-quote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 6px 0 6px 26px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 28px 0;
}

/* ---- Services preview --------------------------------------------------- */
.soon-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,208,216,.3);
  background: rgba(201,208,216,.06);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ---- Book showcase ------------------------------------------------------ */
.book {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 48px 0;
}
.book:nth-child(even) .book-cover { order: 2; }
.book-cover-shell {
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1400px;
}
.book-cover {
  aspect-ratio: 2/3;
  border-radius: 4px 10px 10px 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d222b, #0f1216);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-2);
  box-shadow: -18px 22px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.9), inset 6px 0 12px -8px rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  transform: rotateY(-14deg) rotateX(3deg);
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.book-cover::before { /* spine */
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,.55), transparent);
}
.book-cover-shell:hover .book-cover { transform: rotateY(-4deg) rotateX(1deg) translateY(-6px); }
.book-cover .bc-series { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); }
.book-cover .bc-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.12; color: #fff; }
.book-cover .bc-rule { width: 44px; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); margin: 14px 0; }
.book-cover .bc-sub { font-size: .76rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.45; }
.book-cover .bc-author { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.book-cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; }

.book-meta .vol { font-family: var(--font-label); letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.book-meta h3 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.book-meta .subtitle { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.book-meta p { color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 22px; max-width: 62ch; line-height: 1.75; }
.formats { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.format-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-2); border-radius: 50px; padding: 8px 18px; color: var(--text-soft);
}
.book-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---- Blog --------------------------------------------------------------- */
.post-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.post-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s;
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--accent); }
.post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #161a21, #0e1014);
  position: relative;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.post-thumb::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(400px 200px at 30% 20%, var(--accent-glow), transparent 70%);
  opacity: .3;
}
.post-thumb .ph-mark { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--border-2); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.post-thumb img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.post-body { padding: 26px 26px 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-cat { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.post-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.post-card p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; }
.post-date { color: var(--faint); font-size: .82rem; margin-top: 18px; font-family: var(--font-label); letter-spacing: .08em; }

/* Single post / article body */
.article { padding: 150px 0 90px; }
.article-header { max-width: var(--max-narrow); margin: 0 auto 48px; text-align: center; }
.article-header h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); margin: 18px 0 22px; }
.article-meta { color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-label); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8rem; }
.article-tools { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: var(--max-narrow); margin: 0 auto 40px; }
.tools-hint { color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.tools-hint strong { color: var(--text-soft); }
.prose { max-width: var(--max-narrow); margin: 0 auto; font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-soft); }
.prose h2 { font-size: 1.9rem; margin: 48px 0 18px; color: var(--text); }
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 36px 0 14px; color: var(--text); }
.prose p { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { margin: 0 0 24px 24px; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.prose a { color: var(--accent); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,119,34,.4); }
.prose a:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }
.prose blockquote { border-left: 3px solid var(--accent); padding-left: 24px; font-style: italic; font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--text); margin: 30px 0; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.prose strong { color: var(--text); }
.prose code { background: var(--surface-2); padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: .9em; }
.prose hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin: 40px 0; }

/* ---- Journal Command Center (split-pane reader) -------------------------- */
body.journal-page {
  overflow-y: hidden;
  overflow-x: auto; /* allow horizontal scroll when zoomed — accessibility */
  height: 100vh;
}

.journal-layout {
  display: flex;
  height: calc(100vh - 80px);
  margin-top: 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-width: 580px; /* prevent extreme clip on zoom */
}

/* ---- Sidebar ---- */
.journal-sidebar {
  width: 300px;
  min-width: 260px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--surface);
}

.journal-sidebar-head {
  padding: 28px 24px 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.journal-sidebar-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 10px; }

.journal-sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--text);
}

.journal-sidebar-sub {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .86rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.journal-nav {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.journal-item {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: background .18s, border-color .18s;
}

.journal-item:hover { background: var(--surface-2); }

.journal-item--active {
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border-left-color: var(--accent);
  padding-left: 21px;
}

.journal-item-cat {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.journal-item-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.journal-item-date {
  display: block;
  font-size: .76rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  letter-spacing: .07em;
}

/* ---- Reader pane (silver-grey, light) ---- */
.journal-reader {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  background: #ECEEF1; /* silver-grey from Start Here */
  position: relative; /* for welcome overlay */
}

/* Welcome fades out as overlay when article loads */
.journal-welcome {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #ECEEF1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: opacity 0.38s ease;
}

.journal-welcome.is-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.journal-welcome-inner { max-width: 520px; }
.journal-welcome-inner .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.journal-welcome-inner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #1C2533;
}
.journal-welcome-inner .lead { color: #4A5568; font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* Article fade-in */
#journal-article { transition: opacity 0.38s ease; }
#journal-article.fade-enter { opacity: 0; }

.journal-article { padding-bottom: 0; }

.journal-back-btn {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 24px 28px 0;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: #4A5568;
  border-color: #BEC6CF;
}

.journal-back-btn:hover { border-color: #8A9BAC; color: #1C2533; }
.journal-back-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.journal-article-head {
  max-width: var(--max-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 56px 28px 36px;
  text-align: center;
}

.journal-article-head h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 14px 0 16px;
  color: #1C2533;
}

/* Light-reader text overrides */
.journal-reader .eyebrow { color: var(--accent); }
.journal-reader .article-meta { color: #6B7A8D; }
.journal-reader .tools-hint { color: #6B7A8D; }
.journal-reader .tools-hint strong { color: #3A4A5C; }

.journal-reader .prose {
  color: #3A4A5C;
  padding: 0 28px;
}
.journal-reader .prose h2 { color: #1C2533; }
.journal-reader .prose h3 { color: #1C2533; }
.journal-reader .prose strong { color: #1C2533; }
.journal-reader .prose blockquote {
  color: #1C2533;
  border-left-color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(232,119,34,.05);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.journal-reader .prose hr { border-top-color: #C8D0D9; }
.journal-reader .prose code { background: rgba(0,0,0,.07); color: #1C2533; }
.journal-reader .prose a { color: var(--accent-deep); border-bottom-color: rgba(184,90,20,.3); }
.journal-reader .prose a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--accent-deep); }

/* Image layout: alternating float with text-wrap */
.prose-img {
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #C8D0D9;
  display: block;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.prose-img-para { overflow: auto; } /* clearfix */
.prose-img--left  { float: left;  max-width: 48%; margin: 4px 28px 20px 0; }
.prose-img--right { float: right; max-width: 48%; margin: 4px 0 20px 28px; }
.prose-img--full  { float: none; clear: both; max-width: 100%; margin: 28px auto; border-radius: 10px; }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .prose-img--left, .prose-img--right {
    float: none; max-width: 100%; margin: 16px 0;
  }
}

.journal-tools {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 26px;
}

/* CTA stays dark for contrast at bottom of reader */
.journal-cta {
  margin-top: 70px;
  padding: 72px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d0f14, #07080a);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
}
.journal-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--text); }
.journal-cta .lead { margin-bottom: 32px; color: var(--text-soft); }
.journal-cta-inner { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.journal-page { overflow-y: auto; overflow-x: auto; height: auto; }

  .journal-layout {
    flex-direction: column;
    height: auto;
    margin-top: 72px;
    overflow: visible;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 72px);
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .journal-sidebar {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    max-height: none;
  }

  .journal-welcome {
    position: static;
    min-height: 50vh;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .journal-reader { overflow: visible; display: none; background: #ECEEF1; }

  body.journal-reading .journal-sidebar { display: none; }
  body.journal-reading .journal-reader { display: block; }

  .journal-back-btn { display: flex; }
  .journal-article-head { padding-top: 28px; }
}

/* Print */
@media print {
  body.journal-page { overflow: visible; height: auto; }
  .journal-layout { height: auto; overflow: visible; display: block; }
  .journal-sidebar { display: none !important; }
  .journal-reader { overflow: visible; background: #fff; }
  .journal-back-btn, .journal-tools, .journal-cta { display: none !important; }
  .journal-welcome { position: static; display: none !important; }
  .journal-article .prose { padding: 0; color: #000; }
  .prose-img--left, .prose-img--right { float: none; max-width: 80%; margin: 12px auto; }
}

/* ---- Callout / disclaimer ----------------------------------------------- */
.callout {
  display: flex; gap: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232,119,34,.09), rgba(201,208,216,.04));
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px 28px;
}
.callout svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.callout p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: .98rem; }

/* ---- CTA band ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band {
  text-align: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 50% 0%, rgba(232,119,34,.18), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0d0f14, #0A0B0E);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.cta-band h2 { max-width: 18ch; margin: 0 auto 22px; }
.cta-band .lead { margin: 0 auto 36px; }

/* ---- Footer ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer { background: #07080a; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 72px 0 36px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.footer-brand img { height: 76px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; max-width: 34ch; }
.footer-col h4 { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-col a { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; padding: 6px 0; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 28px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; color: var(--faint); font-size: .82rem; }
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--faint); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--muted); }

/* ---- Scroll reveal ------------------------------------------------------ */
[data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease-out), transform .7s var(--ease-out); }
[data-reveal].in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: .08s; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: .16s; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: .24s; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="4"] { transition-delay: .32s; }

/* ---- Responsive --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .grid-3, .post-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .split, .book, .book:nth-child(even) .book-cover { grid-template-columns: 1fr; order: 0; }
  .book-cover-shell { max-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .nav-overlay { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .overlay-aside { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta .btn { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .grid-3, .grid-2, .post-grid, .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats { gap: 16px; }
  .hero { padding-top: 120px; }
}

/* ---- Print / Save-as-PDF utilities ------------------------------------- */
.print-only { display: none; }

/* ---- Print layout (article → mailable PDF) ----------------------------- */
@media print {
  /* Reset to clean black-on-white, drop all chrome */
  :root { --text:#000; }
  html, body { background: #fff !important; color: #000 !important; font-size: 12pt; }
  body::after { display: none !important; }            /* remove grain */
  .site-header, .nav-overlay, .site-footer, .cta-band,
  .screen-only, .scroll-cue, .marquee { display: none !important; }
  main, .article { padding: 0 !important; }
  .container { max-width: none; padding: 0; }

  .screen-only { display: none !important; }
  .print-only { display: block !important; }

  @page { margin: 18mm 16mm 22mm; }

  /* Logo, upper-left */
  .print-brand { margin-bottom: 14pt; }
  .print-brand img { height: 64px; width: auto; }

  /* Article header */
  .article-header { text-align: left !important; max-width: none; margin: 0 0 18pt; }
  .article-header .eyebrow { color: #000 !important; margin-bottom: 8pt; }
  .article-header .eyebrow::before { background: #000; }
  #a-title { font-size: 24pt !important; margin: 6pt 0 10pt; color: #000; }
  .article-meta { color: #333 !important; font-size: 9pt; }

  /* Body copy */
  .prose { max-width: none; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.55; color: #000; }
  .prose h2 { font-size: 15pt; margin: 18pt 0 6pt; color:#000; }
  .prose h3 { font-size: 13pt; margin: 14pt 0 5pt; color:#000; }
  .prose p, .prose li { color: #000; margin-bottom: 9pt; }
  .prose a { color: #000; border: 0; text-decoration: underline; }
  .prose blockquote { border-left: 3px solid #000; color:#000; font-size: 13pt; }
  .prose h2, .prose h3 { break-after: avoid; }
  .prose p, .prose blockquote, .prose li { break-inside: avoid; }

  /* Book promo block */
  .print-books { margin-top: 22pt; padding-top: 12pt; border-top: 2px solid #000; break-inside: avoid; }
  .print-books h2 { font-size: 15pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; }
  .print-books-note { font-size: 10.5pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; }
  .print-book { margin-bottom: 12pt; break-inside: avoid; }
  .print-book h3 { font-size: 12.5pt; margin-bottom: 3pt; }
  .print-book p { font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 1.45; margin-bottom: 3pt; }
  .print-link { font-size: 11pt; }
  .print-disclaimer { font-size: 8.5pt; color: #444; margin-top: 10pt; font-style: italic; }

  /* Catch-phrase running footer, centered at the bottom of every page */
  .print-running-foot {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 6mm; left: 0; right: 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-label);
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 8.5pt;
    color: #000;
  }
}

/* ============================================================================
   IMAGERY-DRIVEN COMPONENTS (added with real photography + covers)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Photographic hero (full-bleed splash) ----------------------------- */
.hero--photo { min-height: 86svh; align-items: center; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0b0d11 0%, #16100b 55%, #0b0d11 100%); }
.hero-photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-color: #0d0f14;            /* fallback if image is missing */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: 72% center;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.hero-scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,9,11,.96) 0%, rgba(8,9,11,.88) 32%, rgba(8,9,11,.5) 64%, rgba(8,9,11,.35) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(8,9,11,.85) 0%, transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 78% 30%, rgba(232,119,34,.18), transparent 70%);
}
.hero--photo .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-content { max-width: 760px; }
/* Hero lead: an elegant, lighter serif "deck" under the headline */
.hero--photo .hero-content .lead {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(1.24rem, 1.9vw, 1.62rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: #C8CDD4;
  max-width: 56ch;
}
.hero--photo .hero-content .lead em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: #fff; }

/* Reusable elegant serif "deck" for page intros */
.lead.deck {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(1.22rem, 1.8vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: #C8CDD4;
}
.lead.deck em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: var(--text); }
.lead.deck strong { font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); }
.hero-trust {
  margin-top: 26px;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.hero-trust .dot { color: var(--accent); margin: 0 8px; }

/* Hero line 1 dims a touch so the payoff line carries the impact */
.hl-feds { animation: feds-dim 1s var(--ease) 1.05s forwards; }
@keyframes feds-dim { to { color: var(--muted); } }

/* Animated, colored, slightly larger payoff: "Now so do you."
   Reveals left-to-right, color coming up as the words paint in. */
.hl-now {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.12em;
  color: var(--accent);
  animation: now-reveal 2.7s cubic-bezier(.45,.05,.35,1) .55s both;
}
@supports ((-webkit-background-clip: text) or (background-clip: text)) {
  .hl-now {
    background: linear-gradient(95deg, #ff7a1a 0%, #ffc27a 55%, #ff7a1a 100%);
    background-size: 220% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    animation: now-reveal 2.7s cubic-bezier(.45,.05,.35,1) .55s both, hl-shimmer 6s ease-in-out 2.6s infinite;
  }
}
@keyframes hl-shimmer { 0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; } 50% { background-position: 100% 50%; } }
@keyframes now-reveal {
  0%   { clip-path: inset(0 100% -0.2em 0);   opacity: .25; filter: brightness(.7); }
  100% { clip-path: inset(0 -0.06em -0.2em 0); opacity: 1;   filter: brightness(1.06) drop-shadow(0 3px 20px rgba(232,119,34,.3)); }
}

/* ---- Editorial split section header ------------------------------------ */
@media (min-width: 1000px) {
  .sec-head.split-head {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.08fr) minmax(0,.92fr);
    gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 76px);
    align-items: end;
    max-width: none;
  }
  .sec-head.split-head .lead { margin: 0; max-width: 50ch; }
}

/* ---- Promise / values strip -------------------------------------------- */
.promise { background: var(--bg-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.promise .container { padding-top: 38px; padding-bottom: 38px; }
.promise-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.promise-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.promise-item svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.promise-item strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-label); letter-spacing: .04em; font-size: .98rem; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.promise-item span { color: var(--muted); font-size: .86rem; line-height: 1.5; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .promise-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .promise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Cinematic image quote band ---------------------------------------- */
.quote-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: clamp(84px, 13vw, 170px) 0; text-align: center; }
.quote-band .qb-photo { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.quote-band .qb-scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(8,9,11,.94), rgba(8,9,11,.66) 50%, rgba(8,9,11,.88));
}
.quote-band .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.quote-band blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.6vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.28;
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 20ch;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
}
.quote-band .qb-cite { font-family: var(--font-label); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--accent); }

/* ---- Real book covers --------------------------------------------------- */
.cover-img {
  display: block; width: 100%;
  border-radius: 3px 9px 9px 3px;
  box-shadow: -14px 18px 44px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.85), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
.book-photo {
  display: block; width: 100%;
  border-radius: 3px 10px 10px 3px;
  box-shadow: -20px 24px 64px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.92), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  transform: rotateY(-13deg) rotateX(3deg);
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.book-cover-shell:hover .book-photo { transform: rotateY(-4deg) rotateX(1deg) translateY(-6px); }

/* ---- Reviews ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.reviews-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.review { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.review .stars { color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.review blockquote { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 18px; flex: 1; }
.review cite { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-soft); font-style: normal; }
.review .src { display: block; color: var(--faint); font-size: .76rem; margin-top: 4px; letter-spacing: .04em; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- CTA band with photo ----------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band--photo { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); background: #0A0B0E; }
.cta-band--photo .cta-photo { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; opacity: .5; }
.cta-band--photo .cta-scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(700px 420px at 50% 0%, rgba(232,119,34,.22), transparent 65%), linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(8,9,11,.96), rgba(8,9,11,.78));
}
.cta-band--photo .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ---- Books-teaser cards: lift on desktop ------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: 1000px) {
  .home-book-card { padding: 30px 30px !important; }
}

/* ---- Interior page hero (photo-backed) --------------------------------- */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 168px 0 72px; }
.page-hero .ph-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; opacity: .3; }
.page-hero .ph-scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(0deg, var(--bg) 4%, transparent 60%), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,9,11,.92), rgba(8,9,11,.55) 70%), radial-gradient(600px 360px at 80% 30%, rgba(232,119,34,.16), transparent 70%); }
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.4rem); margin: 16px 0 14px; }
.page-hero .ph-sub { font-family: var(--font-label); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-soft); }

/* ---- Author testimonial (founder section) ------------------------------ */
.author-testimonial { margin-top: 28px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 3px solid var(--accent); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px 26px; }
.author-testimonial .stars { color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: .85rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.author-testimonial p { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; color: var(--text); font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.author-testimonial .at-cite { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---- Per-book pull review (Books page) --------------------------------- */
.book-quote { margin-top: 28px; border-left: 3px solid var(--accent); padding: 4px 0 4px 22px; }
.book-quote .stars { color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: .85rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.book-quote p { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; color: var(--text); font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 8px; max-width: 60ch; }
.book-quote .bq-cite { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---- Books page: subtle photographic context per book ------------------ */
.book-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.book-section-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; opacity: .08; }
.book-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---- Rules (Start Here page) ------------------------------------------- */
.rule { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 4px solid var(--accent); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 36px 34px; }
.rule + .rule { margin-top: 24px; }
.rule .rule-num { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.rule h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.7rem); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.rule p { color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 65ch; }
.rule .rule-ghost { position: absolute; top: -18px; right: 20px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 9rem; line-height: 1; color: rgba(255,255,255,.035); pointer-events: none; user-select: none; }

/* ---- Checklist (Is My Lawyer Any Good page) ---------------------------- */
.checklist { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.checklist li { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 20px 22px; }
.checklist li svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; color: var(--accent); }
.checklist li strong { display: block; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; font-family: var(--font-label); letter-spacing: .02em; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.checklist li span { color: var(--muted); font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---- Podcast feature --------------------------------------------------- */
.podcast-card { display: flex; gap: 28px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px 32px; }
.podcast-card .pc-icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; flex-shrink: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(232,119,34,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(232,119,34,.28); color: var(--accent); }
.podcast-card .pc-icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.podcast-card .pc-body { flex: 1; min-width: 240px; }
.podcast-card .pc-label { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.podcast-card h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.podcast-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; }

/* ---- Emergency / triage (Start Here) ----------------------------------- */
.checklist--avoid li { border-left: 3px solid #E5544B; }
.checklist--avoid li svg { color: #E5544B; }
.reassure { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232,119,34,.12), rgba(201,208,216,.04)); border: 1px solid var(--border-2); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); text-align: center; }
.reassure h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.reassure .lead { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.faq-item { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 26px 0; }
.faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-item h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--text); }
.faq-item p { color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 72ch; }
.now-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-family: var(--font-label); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .76rem; color: #ffd9b0; background: rgba(232,119,34,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(232,119,34,.4); border-radius: 50px; padding: 7px 16px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.now-pill .dotpulse { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(232,119,34,.6); animation: pulse 2s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(232,119,34,.55); } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(232,119,34,0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(232,119,34,0); } }

/* ============================================================================
   LIGHT THEME — scoped to the welcoming "Start Here" page only.
   A bright, safe, no-judgment space. Re-skins shared components via tokens.
   ========================================================================== */
body.theme-light {
  --bg:        #FBF8F3;
  --bg-2:      #F3ECE1;
  --surface:   #FFFFFF;
  --surface-2: #FBF7F0;
  --border:    #EAE2D6;
  --border-2:  #DBD1C2;
  --text:      #221F1A;
  --text-soft: #4C463E;
  --muted:     #756E64;
  --faint:     #A79E91;
  --accent:      #D9641E;
  --accent-deep: #AF480E;
  --accent-glow: rgba(217,100,30,.28);
  color: var(--text);
}
body.theme-light::after { opacity: .018; }
body.theme-light .site-header.scrolled { background: rgba(255,251,245,.9); border-bottom-color: var(--border); }
body.theme-light .site-footer { background: #F3ECE1; border-top-color: var(--border); }
body.theme-light .nav-overlay { background: linear-gradient(160deg,#FFF8EF,#F3ECE1); }
body.theme-light .nav-overlay::before { opacity: .12; }
body.theme-light .overlay-menu a { color: var(--text-soft); }
body.theme-light .lead.deck { color: var(--text-soft); }

/* Welcoming light hero */
.hero-light {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(120px, 15vw, 175px) 0 clamp(44px, 6vw, 74px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 620px at 72% -12%, #FFE7CC 0%, transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(800px 500px at 0% 0%, #FFF3E2 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FFF9F1 0%, #FBF8F3 100%);
}
.hero-light .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-light h1 { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5vw, 3.7rem); margin: 18px 0 18px; max-width: 20ch; }
.hero-light .ph-sub { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 300; font-style: normal; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.9vw, 1.55rem); line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text-soft); letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; max-width: 52ch; }
.welcome-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-label); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .76rem;
  color: var(--accent-deep); background: rgba(217,100,30,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(217,100,30,.3);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 8px 16px;
}
.welcome-pill svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* Friendly numbered steps (actionable intel) */
.steps { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 22px; align-items: start; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 30px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(80,60,30,.04), 0 8px 24px -18px rgba(80,60,30,.18); }
.step-n { width: 46px; height: 46px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 13px; background: var(--accent); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.step h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step p { color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.step p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.step .step-key { color: var(--accent-deep); font-weight: 600; font-style: italic; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .step { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; } .step-n { width: 42px; height: 42px; } }

/* Image placeholder (swap with licensed stock) */
.img-ph { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE7CC, #F6ECDD); border: 1px dashed var(--border-2); min-height: 280px; display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; }
.img-ph span { font-family: var(--font-label); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .76rem; color: #9a8a72; padding: 18px 22px; max-width: 36ch; line-height: 1.5; }

/* Mini how-to card (e.g., PACER steps) inside a step */
.mini-card { margin-top: 16px; background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 20px 22px; }
.mini-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-label); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .76rem; color: var(--accent-deep); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mini-card ol { margin: 0 0 16px 18px; }
.mini-card ol li { margin-bottom: 7px; color: var(--text-soft); }
.mini-card .fineprint { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* Myth vs. Fact column set */
.myths { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.myth-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.myth-head span { font-family: var(--font-label); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8rem; }
.myth-head .mh-myth { color: #B0492E; }
.myth-head .mh-fact { color: var(--accent-deep); }
.myth-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: stretch; }
.myth-row .myth, .myth-row .fact { border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px 24px; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.myth-row .myth { background: #F8ECE7; border-color: #EFD8CE; }
.myth-row .fact { background: var(--surface); border-left: 3px solid var(--accent); }
.mf-tag { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-label); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .68rem; margin-bottom: 9px; }
.myth .mf-tag { color: #B0492E; }
.fact .mf-tag { color: var(--accent-deep); }
.myth p { color: #74605A; font-style: italic; }
.fact p { color: var(--text-soft); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .myth-head { display: none; }
  .myth-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .myth-row .myth { border-bottom-left-radius: 0; border-bottom-right-radius: 0; }
  .myth-row .fact { border-top-left-radius: 0; border-top-right-radius: 0; border-left-width: 3px; }
}

/* ============================================================================
   HOMEPAGE REDESIGN — Statement Hero + New Components
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Statement hero (type-first, no photo) ------------------------------ */
.hero--statement {
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 148px 0 100px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-statement-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 700px at 65% -10%, rgba(232,119,34,.14), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(600px 500px at -5% 110%, rgba(201,208,216,.05), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
}

.hero-statement-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 40%, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 40%, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
}

.hero--statement .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.hero-inner { max-width: 960px; }

.hero-eyebrow {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hero-fade-up .7s var(--ease-out) .15s forwards;
}

.hero-statement-h1 {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .06em;
  margin: 26px 0 36px;
  font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 9vw, 8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: .98;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
  max-width: 14ch;
}

/* Line 1 — fully static, appears immediately */
.hsl-dim {
  color: var(--text-soft);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Line 2 — hidden until JS types each character in */
.hsl-bright {
  color: var(--text);
  opacity: 0; /* JS sets to 1 before splitting chars */
}

/* "can" — larger, orange, warm glow via child .tw-char */
.hl-can {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.22em;
  font-style: normal;
}

.hl-can .tw-char {
  text-shadow:
    0 0 26px rgba(232,119,34,.75),
    0 0 58px rgba(232,119,34,.3);
}

/* "get through this." — italic gradient, descender-safe */
.hl-em {
  font-style: italic;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.22em;
  margin-bottom: -0.22em;
}

@supports ((-webkit-background-clip: text) or (background-clip: text)) {
  .hl-em {
    background: linear-gradient(98deg, #E87722 0%, #ffaa5e 48%, #E87722 100%);
    background-size: 240% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    animation: hl-shimmer 7s ease-in-out 2.5s infinite;
  }
}

/* Individual character spans injected by initTypewriter() in main.js */
.tw-char {
  display: inline;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: tw-char-in 0.04s ease var(--tw-delay, 0s) forwards;
}

@keyframes tw-char-in {
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Deck and CTAs enter after typewriter finishes (~2.05s) */
.hero-statement-deck {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 1.85vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.62;
  letter-spacing: .002em;
  color: #B8BFC8;
  max-width: 54ch;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hero-fade-up .85s var(--ease-out) 2.25s forwards;
}

.hero-statement-deck strong {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-statement-actions {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hero-fade-up .85s var(--ease-out) 2.5s forwards;
}

.hero-statement-sub {
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--faint);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hero-fade-up .7s var(--ease-out) 2.7s forwards;
}

@keyframes hero-fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-eyebrow,
  .hsl-dim,
  .hsl-bright,
  .tw-char,
  .hero-statement-deck,
  .hero-statement-actions,
  .hero-statement-sub {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: none;
    transform: none;
    clip-path: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero--statement { padding-top: 120px; }
  .hero-statement-h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 14vw, 4.8rem); }
}

/* ---- Routing paths ------------------------------------------------------- */
.section--routing {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.section--routing .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: 36px; }

.routing-paths {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.route-path {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr 36px;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .22s;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.route-path:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }

.route-path:hover { background: rgba(232,119,34,.04); padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; margin-left: -16px; margin-right: -16px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border-color: transparent; transition: background .22s, padding .22s var(--ease), margin .22s var(--ease); }

.route-num {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: .76rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.route-body strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  transition: color .22s;
}

.route-path:hover .route-body strong { color: var(--accent); }

.route-body span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 58ch;
}

.route-arrow {
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  color: var(--border-2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color .22s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}

.route-path:hover .route-arrow {
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .route-path {
    grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr 24px;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 24px 0;
  }
  .route-path:hover { padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: -10px; }
}

/* ---- Credibility strip -------------------------------------------------- */
.cred-strip {
  padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 136px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 60% 50%, rgba(232,119,34,.07), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg-2) 50%, var(--bg) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.cred-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: clamp(28px, 6vw, 96px);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 960px;
}

.cred-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(8rem, 18vw, 16rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: .88;
  letter-spacing: -.05em;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--accent);
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  user-select: none;
}

.cred-number::after {
  content: "years";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: .12em;
  left: .06em;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: .11em;
  letter-spacing: .28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0;
}

.cred-text p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 44ch;
}

.cred-text strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .cred-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .cred-number { font-size: clamp(7rem, 28vw, 10rem); margin: 0 auto; }
  .cred-number::after { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ---- Single testimonial ------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonial-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2) 0%, var(--bg) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.testimonial-single {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.ts-stars {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.testimonial-single p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.38;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.testimonial-single cite {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-style: normal;
  display: block;
}

.testimonial-single cite span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 5px;
  color: var(--faint);
  font-size: .74rem;
}

/* ---- Reduced motion ----------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  [data-reveal] { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .marquee-track { animation: none; }
}