/* =========================================================
   Investors Growth Hack — shared stylesheet
   Fonts: Fraunces (display) + Manrope (body) via Google Fonts
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  --ink: #0d1b2a;
  --ink-2: #14263a;
  --ink-3: #1d3450;
  --paper: #f7f4ee;
  --paper-2: #efe9de;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --brass: #c58b3a;
  --brass-2: #e0a95a;
  --sage: #3f7d6b;
  --text: #1b2533;
  --muted: #5d6878;
  --muted-on-dark: #a9b6c6;
  --line: #e2dccf;
  --line-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

  --font-display: "Fraunces", Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: "Manrope", system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, sans-serif;

  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.06), 0 12px 32px -12px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.18);
  --container: 1160px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; }

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 0.5em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4.1rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
em.accent, .accent { font-style: italic; color: var(--brass); }
.lead { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--muted); max-width: 640px; }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass); margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 26px; height: 1px; background: currentColor; }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.small { font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section { padding: 104px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 64px 0; }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head.center .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.split.top { align-items: start; }
.bg-white { background: var(--white); }
.bg-sand { background: var(--paper-2); }
.dark { background: var(--ink); color: #dfe6ee; }
.dark h1, .dark h2, .dark h3, .dark h4 { color: var(--white); }
.dark .lead, .dark .muted { color: var(--muted-on-dark); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.98rem; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-primary { background: var(--brass); color: var(--ink); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--brass-2); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(197, 139, 58, 0.8); }
.btn-dark { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); }
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--ink-3); }
.btn-ghost { border-color: var(--line); color: var(--ink); background: transparent; }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--ink); }
.dark .btn-ghost { border-color: var(--line-dark); color: var(--white); }
.dark .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--white); }
.btn-sm { padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.btn .arrow { transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 32px; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.nav-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 76px; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; text-decoration: none; color: var(--white); }
.brand-mark { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
.brand-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.site-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.site-nav a:not(.btn) {
  color: #c6d1de; text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem; border-radius: 8px; transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.site-nav a:not(.btn):hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); }
.site-nav a.active { color: var(--brass-2); }
.site-nav .btn { margin-left: 10px; }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-radius: 10px;
  background: transparent; cursor: pointer; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
}
.nav-toggle span { width: 18px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:first-child { transform: translateY(4px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:last-child { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 96px 0 112px; }
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
}
.hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; width: 620px; height: 620px; right: -160px; top: -220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 139, 58, 0.22), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none;
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-page { padding: 88px 0 80px; }
.hero-page h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 3.5rem); max-width: 860px; }
.trust-line {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 22px; margin-top: 30px;
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted-on-dark);
}
.trust-line span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; }
.trust-line svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--brass-2); }

/* Pipeline visual (signature element) */
.pipeline-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-2), #0f2134);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
.pipeline-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.pipeline-top h4 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: 0; }
.live-dot { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted-on-dark); }
.live-dot::before {
  content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #5ec29e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(94, 194, 158, 0.7); animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse { 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(94, 194, 158, 0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(94, 194, 158, 0); } }
.stage { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 34px 1fr; gap: 14px; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; }
.stage + .stage { border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-dark); }
.stage-num {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); background: var(--brass);
}
.stage-name { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.stage-name small { font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted-on-dark); }
.bar { height: 8px; border-radius: 99px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.bar i {
  position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; border-radius: 99px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass), var(--brass-2));
  width: 0; transition: width 1.4s var(--ease);
}
.is-visible .bar i { width: var(--w); }
.bar i::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-100%); animation: shimmer 2.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmer { to { transform: translateX(100%); } }
.pipeline-foot {
  margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted-on-dark);
}
.booked-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(94, 194, 158, 0.12); color: #8fe0c2; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px; transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.card .icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--paper-2); color: var(--brass); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.card .icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.dark .card { background: var(--ink-2); border-color: var(--line-dark); color: #dfe6ee; }
.dark .card .icon { background: rgba(197, 139, 58, 0.14); }
.dark .card p { color: var(--muted-on-dark); }
.card-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.6rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--brass); margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* ---------- Problem block ---------- */
.symptoms { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.symptom {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 22px 24px;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.symptom b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--ink); display: block; }
.symptom span { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.symptom .x {
  flex: none; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: #f6e3df; color: #b2483a; font-weight: 800;
}

/* ---------- Steps ---------- */
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; counter-reset: step; position: relative; }
.steps::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 23px; left: 24px; right: 24px; height: 1px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass) 0 6px, transparent 6px 12px);
}
.step { position: relative; padding-right: 28px; }
.step-dot {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--brass);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--brass); margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.bg-white .step-dot { background: var(--white); }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.97rem; }

/* Timeline (How it works page) */
.timeline { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 28px; }
.timeline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 27px; top: 10px; bottom: 10px; width: 1px; background: var(--line); }
.phase { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.phase-dot {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--ink); color: var(--brass-2);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.35rem;
}
.phase-body { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px; }
.phase-body .tag { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sage); }
.phase-body h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-top: 6px; }
.phase-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: 28px; margin-top: 10px; }
.you-get { background: var(--paper); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px 22px; }
.you-get h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 10px; }

/* ---------- Lists ---------- */
.check-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.check-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 32px; }
.check-list li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 4px; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(63, 125, 107, 0.14) url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%233f7d6b' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M5 12l5 5L20 7'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / 12px no-repeat;
}
.dark .check-list li::before {
  background-color: rgba(197, 139, 58, 0.16);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23e0a95a' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M5 12l5 5L20 7'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.x-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.x-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 32px; }
.x-list li::before {
  content: "×"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2px; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1;
  background: rgba(178, 72, 58, 0.12); color: #b2483a;
}

/* ---------- Principles (USP) ---------- */
.principle { padding: 30px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 70px 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.principle .n { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--brass-2); }
.principle h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 0.3em; }
.principle p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted-on-dark); font-size: 0.97rem; }

/* ---------- Feature / promo band ---------- */
.promo {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 28px; padding: 56px;
}
.book {
  width: 220px; aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 6px 14px 14px 6px; position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-3), var(--ink));
  box-shadow: inset 8px 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 18px 24px 40px -18px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.6);
  transform: perspective(900px) rotateY(-14deg); transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
  padding: 26px 22px 22px 30px; color: var(--white); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.book:hover { transform: perspective(900px) rotateY(-4deg); }
.book small { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass-2); font-weight: 800; }
.book strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.45rem; line-height: 1.12; margin-top: 12px; }
.book .book-lines { margin-top: auto; display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.book .book-lines i { height: 4px; border-radius: 4px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14); }
.book .book-lines i:nth-child(1) { width: 80%; background: var(--brass); }
.book .book-lines i:nth-child(2) { width: 60%; }
.book .book-lines i:nth-child(3) { width: 40%; }
.book.lg { width: 280px; }

/* ---------- Founding / notice ---------- */
.notice {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 22px 26px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.notice svg { flex: none; width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--sage); margin-top: 2px; }
.notice b { color: var(--ink); }
.dark .notice { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); border-color: var(--line-dark); color: var(--muted-on-dark); }
.dark .notice b { color: var(--white); }

.terms { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; background: var(--white); }
.terms div { padding: 26px; }
.terms div + div { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.terms b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--ink); }
.terms span { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Scorecard mock ---------- */
.scorecard { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.scorecard-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 18px 24px; background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.scorecard-head span { color: var(--muted-on-dark); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.scorecard table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.93rem; }
.scorecard th, .scorecard td { text-align: left; padding: 14px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.scorecard th { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 800; background: var(--paper); }
.scorecard td:last-child, .scorecard th:last-child { text-align: right; }
.scorecard tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.pill { display: inline-block; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: 99px; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; background: var(--paper-2); color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px 0; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.22rem; color: var(--ink);
}
.faq-q .plus { flex: none; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line); position: relative; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.2s; }
.faq-q .plus::before, .faq-q .plus::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 11px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--ink); transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.faq-q .plus::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); transition: opacity 0.2s; }
.faq-item.open .plus { transform: rotate(180deg); background: var(--paper-2); }
.faq-item.open .plus::after { opacity: 0; }
.faq-a { display: grid; grid-template-rows: 0fr; transition: grid-template-rows 0.35s var(--ease); }
.faq-a > div { overflow: hidden; }
.faq-a p { color: var(--muted); padding-bottom: 24px; margin: 0; max-width: 700px; }
.faq-item.open .faq-a { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 28px; padding: 72px 56px; text-align: center; background: var(--ink); color: #dfe6ee; }
.cta-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 520px; height: 520px; left: 50%; top: -60%; transform: translateX(-50%); background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 139, 58, 0.25), transparent 65%); }
.cta-band > * { position: relative; }
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--white); max-width: 720px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.cta-band p { color: var(--muted-on-dark); }
.cta-band .btn-row { justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- Blog ---------- */
.filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.chip {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border-radius: 99px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--muted); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
}
.chip:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); }
.chip.active { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--ink); }
.post {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.post:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.post-thumb { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; position: relative; background: var(--ink); overflow: hidden; }
.post-thumb::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
}
.post-thumb span { position: absolute; left: 22px; bottom: 18px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 3rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--brass); opacity: 0.9; }
.post-thumb.t2 { background: var(--sage); }
.post-thumb.t2 span { color: var(--paper); }
.post-thumb.t3 { background: var(--ink-3); }
.post-body { padding: 24px 26px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-meta { display: flex; gap: 12px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.post-meta .cat { color: var(--brass); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.post h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.post p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.post .read { margin-top: auto; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink); }
.post.featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; flex-direction: row; }
.post.featured .post-thumb { aspect-ratio: auto; flex: 1.1; min-height: 320px; }
.post.featured .post-body { flex: 1; padding: 44px; justify-content: center; }
.post.featured h3 { font-size: 2rem; }
.post.hidden { display: none; }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 40px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.dark .form-card { color: var(--text); }
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.85rem 1rem; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--paper); color: var(--text); transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.field textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--brass); background: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(197, 139, 58, 0.16);
}
.field.error input, .field.error select, .field.error textarea { border-color: #b2483a; }
.field .err { display: none; font-size: 0.8rem; color: #b2483a; }
.field.error .err { display: block; }
.consent { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.consent input { margin-top: 4px; accent-color: var(--brass); }
.form-success { display: none; text-align: center; padding: 20px 0; }
.form-success .tick { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 18px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(63, 125, 107, 0.14); color: var(--sage); }
.form-success .tick svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
form.sent .form-fields { display: none; }
form.sent .form-success { display: block; }
.embed-slot {
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 34px; text-align: center;
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; background: var(--paper);
}
.next-steps { counter-reset: n; display: grid; gap: 18px; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.next-steps li { counter-increment: n; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.next-steps li::before {
  content: counter(n); width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--brass-2); font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.next-steps b { display: block; color: var(--ink); }
.next-steps span { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; }

/* ---------- Founder ---------- */
.founder { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: 44px; align-items: center; }
.founder-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--paper-2), #e2d8c6);
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; text-align: center; padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.founder-photo svg { width: 56px; height: 56px; margin: 0 auto 10px; opacity: 0.5; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink); color: var(--muted-on-dark); padding: 80px 0 32px; font-size: 0.93rem; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 48px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.site-footer h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.site-footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.site-footer a { text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--brass-2); }
.footer-brand p { max-width: 300px; margin-top: 18px; }
.footer-legal { padding-top: 28px; display: grid; gap: 14px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: #7f8ea0; }
.footer-legal .row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal.d1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal.d2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal.d3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .bar i { width: var(--w); }
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 40px; }
  .steps::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .section { padding: 76px 0; }
  .split, .promo, .founder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .phase-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post.featured { flex-direction: column; }
  .post.featured .post-thumb { min-height: 220px; }
  .post.featured .post-body { padding: 28px; }
  .terms { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .terms div + div { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .promo { padding: 40px 28px; }
  .founder-photo { max-width: 260px; }

  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .site-nav {
    position: fixed; inset: 76px 0 auto 0; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 2px;
    background: var(--ink); padding: 16px 24px 28px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
    transform: translateY(-8px); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
  }
  .site-nav.open { transform: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  .site-nav a:not(.btn) { padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .site-nav .btn { margin: 14px 0 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4, .steps, .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero { padding: 64px 0 80px; }
  .cta-band { padding: 52px 22px; }
  .form-card { padding: 26px 20px; }
  .phase { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .timeline::before { display: none; }
  .phase-body { padding: 24px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .principle { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; }
  .scorecard th, .scorecard td { padding: 12px 14px; }
  .btn-row .btn { width: 100%; }
}
.consent.error { color: #b2483a; }


/* =========================================================
   ARTICLE + RESOURCES ADDITIONS
   ========================================================= */
.crumbs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted-on-dark); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.crumbs a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--muted-on-dark); }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--brass-2); }
.crumbs span { opacity: 0.5; }
.article-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.3rem); max-width: 900px; }
.byline { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px 22px; margin-top: 26px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted-on-dark); }
.byline .avatar { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brass); color: var(--ink); display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.byline b { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }

.article-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 240px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 64px; padding: 72px 0 40px; }
.toc { position: sticky; top: 100px; align-self: start; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.toc h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.toc ol { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 2px; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.toc a { display: block; padding: 6px 0 6px 16px; margin-left: -1px; border-left: 2px solid transparent; text-decoration: none; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.4; transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s; }
.toc a:hover, .toc a.active { color: var(--ink); border-left-color: var(--brass); }
.toc .toc-cta { margin-top: 26px; padding: 18px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--ink); color: var(--muted-on-dark); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.toc .toc-cta b { display: block; color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.toc .toc-cta a { display: inline-block; margin-top: 10px; border: 0; padding: 0; color: var(--brass-2); font-weight: 700; }

.prose { max-width: 740px; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.prose h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem); margin: 2.2em 0 0.6em; scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 1.8em 0 0.5em; }
.prose p, .prose li { color: #2b3544; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.3em; margin: 0 0 1.2em; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: 0.45em; }
.prose a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration-color: var(--brass); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.prose a:hover { color: var(--brass); }
.prose strong { color: var(--ink); }
.prose > :first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.answer-box { border-left: 4px solid var(--brass); background: var(--white); border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0; padding: 24px 28px; margin: 0 0 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.answer-box .label { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.answer-box p { margin: 0; font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--ink); }
.takeaways { background: var(--paper-2); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px 30px; margin: 0 0 36px; }
.takeaways h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.takeaways ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2em; }

.stat-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 28px 0 32px; }
.stat { background: var(--ink); color: var(--muted-on-dark); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px 20px 18px; }
.stat b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 2.1rem; line-height: 1.05; color: var(--brass-2); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.stat span { font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.45; display: block; }
.stat small { display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-size: 0.72rem; opacity: 0.7; }

.chart-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 24px 24px 18px; margin: 30px 0 34px; }
.chart-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink); margin: 0 0 4px; letter-spacing: 0; }
.chart-card .sub { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.chart-box { position: relative; height: 300px; }
.chart-card figcaption { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.chart-card .model-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 99px; background: rgba(63,125,107,.12); color: var(--sage); margin-left: 6px; vertical-align: middle; }

.data-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 22px 0 30px; font-size: 0.95rem; background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.data-table th, .data-table td { padding: 13px 16px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); vertical-align: top; }
.data-table th { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; font-weight: 700; }
.data-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; }

.callout { display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 20px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: rgba(197,139,58,.09); border: 1px solid rgba(197,139,58,.3); margin: 26px 0; font-size: 0.98rem; }
.callout svg { flex: none; width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--brass); margin-top: 3px; }
.callout p { margin: 0; }
.steps-list { counter-reset: s; list-style: none; padding: 0 !important; }
.steps-list li { counter-increment: s; position: relative; padding: 4px 0 14px 50px; }
.steps-list li::before { content: counter(s); position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ink); color: var(--brass-2); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-display); }

.inline-cta { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 20px; align-items: center; background: var(--ink); color: var(--muted-on-dark); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px 30px; margin: 40px 0; }
.inline-cta b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.inline-cta p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted-on-dark); }

.article-faq { margin-top: 10px; }
.article-faq .faq { max-width: none; }
.sources { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); }
.sources ol { padding-left: 1.2em; }
.sources li { margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--muted); }
.sources a { color: var(--muted); }
.author-box { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr; gap: 18px; padding: 24px; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); margin: 36px 0 10px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.author-box .avatar { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brass); color: var(--ink); display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.author-box b { color: var(--ink); }
.disclaimer { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 18px; margin-top: 30px; }

/* ---------- Resources / tools ---------- */
.res-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-decoration: none; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s; }
.res-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.res-card .type { display: inline-flex; align-self: flex-start; gap: 6px; align-items: center; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 99px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.type.tool { background: rgba(197,139,58,.14); color: #9a6a26; }
.type.template { background: rgba(63,125,107,.13); color: var(--sage); }
.type.guide { background: var(--paper-2); color: var(--muted); }
.res-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.res-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.res-card .go { margin-top: auto; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.92rem; }

.tool-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start; }
.tool-panel { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 30px; }
.tool-panel h3 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.range-field { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.range-field label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.range-field label output { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--brass); }
.range-field input[type=range] { width: 100%; accent-color: var(--brass); }
.range-field .hint { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 4px; }
.result-panel { background: var(--ink); color: var(--muted-on-dark); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 30px; position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.result-panel h3 { color: var(--white); }
.result-big { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 3.2rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--brass-2); margin: 6px 0 4px; }
.result-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin: 22px 0; }
.result-grid div { background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px; }
.result-grid b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--white); }
.result-grid span { font-size: 0.78rem; }
.funnel-viz { display: grid; gap: 8px; margin: 18px 0; }
.funnel-viz .fv { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.funnel-viz .fv i { height: 26px; border-radius: 6px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass), var(--brass-2)); min-width: 6px; transition: width .4s var(--ease); }
.funnel-viz .fv span { white-space: nowrap; }

.quiz-q { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px 24px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.quiz-q h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: 0; color: var(--ink); }
.opts { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.opts label { cursor: pointer; }
.opts input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.opts span { display: inline-block; padding: 0.55rem 1rem; border-radius: 99px; border: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); transition: all .2s; background: var(--paper); }
.opts input:checked + span { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--ink); }
.opts input:focus-visible + span { outline: 2px solid var(--brass); outline-offset: 2px; }
.score-meter { height: 12px; border-radius: 99px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); overflow: hidden; margin: 14px 0 8px; }
.score-meter i { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b2483a, var(--brass), #5ec29e); transition: width .5s var(--ease); }
.check-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); cursor: pointer; }
.check-item input { margin-top: 5px; width: 18px; height: 18px; accent-color: var(--sage); flex: none; }
.check-item b { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.check-item span { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); }
.timeline-out { display: grid; gap: 10px; margin-top: 8px; }
.tl-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; gap: 14px; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.tl-row b { color: var(--brass-2); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.tl-row strong { color: var(--white); display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.tl-row span { font-size: 0.82rem; }

.locked { display: none; }
.unlocked .locked { display: block; }
.unlocked .gate { display: none; }
.template-block { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px 26px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.template-block h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.template-block h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.template-block pre { white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.95rem; background: var(--paper); padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: 10px; margin: 10px 0 0; color: var(--text); }
.copy-btn { margin-top: 10px; }
.preview-list { columns: 2; column-gap: 28px; }
@media print { .site-header, .site-footer, .gate, .toc, .btn, .inline-cta { display: none !important; } .locked { display: block !important; } }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .toc { display: none; }
  .tool-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .result-panel { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .inline-cta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .result-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .preview-list { columns: 1; }
  .chart-box { height: 260px; }
  .prose { font-size: 1.02rem; }
}

/* thumbnails */
.post-thumb img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 1; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.post:hover .post-thumb img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.featured-img { margin: 0 0 32px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); aspect-ratio: 1200 / 630; background: var(--ink); }
.featured-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.series-box { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 150px 1fr; gap: 20px; align-items: center; padding: 18px; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); margin: 0 0 30px; text-decoration: none; }
.series-box img { width: 150px; border-radius: 10px; aspect-ratio: 1200/630; object-fit: cover; }
.series-box .label { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass); }
.series-box b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--ink); margin: 4px 0; }
.series-box span { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); }
.pager { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 40px; }
.pager a, .pager span { min-width: 42px; height: 42px; padding: 0 12px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); display: grid; place-items: center; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); }
.pager a:hover { border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--ink); }
.pager .cur { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--ink); }
.archive-list .post h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .series-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .series-box img { width: 100%; } }
/* stop Manrope turning "(c)" into a copyright sign */
body, input, select, textarea, button { font-variant-ligatures: no-common-ligatures no-contextual; font-feature-settings: "liga" 0, "calt" 0; }
.post-thumb { aspect-ratio: 1200 / 630; }
.post.featured .post-thumb { min-height: 0; aspect-ratio: 1200 / 630; align-self: center; flex: 1.2; }


/* =========================================================
   V2: MEDIA / NEWSLETTER LAYER
   ========================================================= */
.site-nav a.btn { color: var(--ink) !important; }
.nl-form { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.nl-row { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.nl-row input[type=email], .nl-row input[type=text] { flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 0; padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text); }
.dark .nl-row input[type=email], .dark .nl-row input[type=text] { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); color: var(--white); }
.dark .nl-row input::placeholder { color: #8d9bad; }
.nl-row input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--brass); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(197,139,58,.2); }
.nl-tracks { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.nl-tracks label { cursor: pointer; }
.nl-tracks input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.nl-tracks span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem; border-radius: 99px; border: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--muted); background: var(--white); transition: all .2s; }
.dark .nl-tracks span { background: transparent; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #c6d1de; }
.nl-tracks input:checked + span { background: var(--brass); border-color: var(--brass); color: var(--ink); }
.nl-tracks input:focus-visible + span { outline: 2px solid var(--brass); outline-offset: 2px; }
.nl-fine { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.dark .nl-fine { color: #8d9bad; }
.nl-fine a { color: inherit; }
.nl-ok { display: none; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(63,125,107,.14); color: var(--sage); font-weight: 700; }
.dark .nl-ok { color: #8fe0c2; }
.nl-form.done .nl-ok { display: block; }
.nl-form.done .nl-hide { display: none; }
.subs-line { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 6px; }
.dark .subs-line { color: var(--muted-on-dark); }
.subs-line .faces { display: flex; }
.subs-line .faces i { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--ink); margin-left: -8px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brass), var(--brass-2)); }
.subs-line .faces i:nth-child(2) { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3f7d6b, #6fae99); }
.subs-line .faces i:nth-child(3) { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d3450, #5d7ea6); }
.subs-line .faces i:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.subs-line b { color: var(--ink); }
.dark .subs-line b { color: var(--white); }

/* issue preview */
.issue { background: var(--white); color: var(--text); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.55); overflow: hidden; }
.issue-top { background: var(--paper-2); padding: 16px 22px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.issue-top b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink); }
.issue-body { padding: 22px; display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.issue-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.issue-item .ic { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--paper-2); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--brass); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.issue-item small { display: block; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass); }
.issue-item b { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.issue-item span { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); }
.issue-item.sponsored .ic { background: rgba(63,125,107,.12); color: var(--sage); }
.issue-item.sponsored small { color: var(--sage); }

/* track cards */
.track-card { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 36px; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 100%; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s; }
.track-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.track-card.inv { background: var(--ink); color: #dfe6ee; }
.track-card.spo { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.track-card h3 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.track-card.inv h3 { color: var(--white); }
.track-card p { color: var(--muted); }
.track-card.inv p { color: var(--muted-on-dark); }
.track-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 14px 0 24px; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.track-card li { padding-left: 22px; position: relative; font-size: .95rem; }
.track-card li::before { content: "→"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--brass); }
.track-card .go { margin-top: auto; font-weight: 800; color: var(--brass); }

/* audience */
.aud-bars { display: grid; gap: 14px; margin-top: 18px; }
.aud-bar span { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.aud-bar i { display: block; height: 10px; border-radius: 99px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); overflow: hidden; }
.aud-bar i b { display: block; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass), var(--brass-2)); border-radius: 99px; }
.big-count { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem); line-height: 1; color: var(--brass-2); }
.std-list { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.std { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.std .n { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(197,139,58,.14); color: var(--brass); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.std b { display: block; color: var(--ink); }
.dark .std b { color: var(--white); }
.std span { font-size: .93rem; color: var(--muted); }
.dark .std span { color: var(--muted-on-dark); }

/* newsletter band (sitewide, above footer) */
.nl-band { background: var(--paper-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 64px 0; }
.nl-band .container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.nl-band h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nl-side { background: var(--ink); color: var(--muted-on-dark); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; margin-top: 26px; }
.nl-side b { display: block; color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.nl-side p { font-size: .85rem; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.nl-side .nl-row input { padding: .7rem .9rem; font-size: .9rem; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); color: #fff; }
.nl-side .btn { width: 100%; padding: .7rem 1rem; }
.end-nl { background: var(--ink); color: var(--muted-on-dark); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 30px; margin: 40px 0; }
.end-nl h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.end-nl p { color: var(--muted-on-dark); }

/* tabs on archive */
.track-tabs { display: inline-flex; padding: 5px; border-radius: 99px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); gap: 4px; margin-top: 26px; }
.track-tabs a { padding: .6rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 99px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; color: #c6d1de; }
.track-tabs a.on, .track-tabs a:hover { background: var(--brass); color: var(--ink); }
.series-nav { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin: 30px 0; }
.series-nav a { display: block; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); text-decoration: none; }
.series-nav a small { display: block; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.series-nav a b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.series-nav a.next { text-align: right; }
.sponsored-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 99px; background: rgba(63,125,107,.14); color: var(--sage); }
.legacy .prose > p:first-of-type { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink); }

/* never underline cards (guards against WordPress theme CSS if mixed) */
a.post, a.post *, a.res-card, a.res-card *, a.series-box, a.series-box *, a.track-card, a.track-card *, a.btn, a.chip, .site-nav a, .site-footer a { text-decoration: none !important; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nl-band .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .series-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}