/* ============================================================
   GOLDBAR — Site styles
   Builds on colors_and_type.css. Responsive editorial site.
   Design width: 1440 (scales down to 360 mobile).
   ============================================================ */

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body {
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  background: var(--ink-900);
  color: var(--fg-1);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
body { overflow-x: hidden; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

::selection { background: var(--gold-400); color: var(--ink-paper); }

/* ----------- LAYOUT ----------- */
.wrap {
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 56px;
}
.wrap--narrow { max-width: 980px; }
.wrap--wide { max-width: 1620px; }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .wrap { padding: 0 24px; }
}

.section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.section--tight { padding: 56px 0; }
.section--xl { padding: 104px 0; }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .section--xl { padding: 72px 0; }
}

.rule {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--hairline);
  width: 100%;
}
.rule--strong { background: rgba(244,239,226,0.18); }
.tick {
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

/* ----------- TYPE ----------- */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}
.eyebrow--cream { color: var(--cream-200); }

.h-display {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.8vw, 70px);
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--fg-1);
  margin: 0;
}
.h-1 {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--fg-1);
  margin: 0;
}
.h-2 {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  color: var(--fg-1);
  margin: 0;
}
.h-3 {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.2vw, 32px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  color: var(--fg-1);
  margin: 0;
}
.lede {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.2vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  letter-spacing: -0.002em;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 640px;
}
.body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--fg-2);
  margin: 0;
}
.caption {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fg-3);
}
.it { font-style: italic; }
.gold { color: var(--accent); }
.cream { color: var(--cream-100); }
.dim { color: var(--cream-300); }
.serif { font-family: var(--serif-display); font-weight: 500; }
.mono { font-family: var(--mono); }

.gold-grad {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* ----------- BUTTONS ----------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1;
  border: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn--primary {
  color: #2a1f08;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F5DC8A 0%, #E2C57A 38%, #B8923D 70%, #9A7626 100%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1.5px 0 rgba(255, 240, 200, 0.85),
    inset 0 -1.5px 0 rgba(80, 50, 10, 0.35),
    0 8px 28px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.35),
    0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 200, 0.4);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1.5px 0 rgba(255, 240, 200, 0.95),
    inset 0 -1.5px 0 rgba(80, 50, 10, 0.4),
    0 12px 36px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.5),
    0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244,239,226,0.28);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }

.btn .arrow { font-family: var(--serif-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 18px; }

/* ----------- NAV ----------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(120%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(120%);
  background: rgba(10,10,11,0.65);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.nav__inner {
  max-width: 1620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 22px 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
}
.nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--cream-100);
}
.nav__logo .dot { color: var(--accent); }
.nav__logo img { height: 34px; width: auto; }
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--cream-200);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.nav__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.nav__cta .login {
  color: var(--cream-200);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.nav__cta .login:hover { color: var(--accent); }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .nav__inner { padding: 16px 24px; }
  .nav__links { display: none; }
}

/* ----------- HERO ----------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 0 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1400px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.18) 0%, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.05) 35%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero__copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 8px 14px 8px 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244,239,226,0.14);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  width: fit-content;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--cream-200);
}
.hero__eyebrow .pill {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--ink-paper);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero__h {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 5.2vw, 84px);
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--cream-100);
}
.hero__h .it { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
.hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.55vw, 25px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  max-width: 580px;
}
.hero__cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 8px; }
.hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--cream-100);
}
.hero__meta .dot { width: 5px; height: 5px; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 50%; }

.hero__portrait {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.hero__portrait image-slot {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__portrait::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,169,97,0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}
/* caption overlay — names + "supported by" */
.hero__duo-cap {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 56px 22px 20px;
  border-radius: 0 0 14px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(8,8,9,0.82) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__duo-cap .lead { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; min-width: 0; }
.hero__duo-cap .lead .role {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  order: 2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero__duo-cap .lead .name {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  order: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero__duo-cap .support {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 4px;
  text-align: right;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.hero__duo-cap .support .lbl {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 8.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-paper);
  background: var(--accent);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero__duo-cap .support .who {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--cream-200);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; }
  .hero__portrait { margin-left: 0; max-width: 360px; }
}

/* ----------- LOGOS BAR ----------- */
.logos {
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.logos__label {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.logos__marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.logos__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 96px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: logos-scroll 38s linear infinite;
}
.logos__marquee:hover .logos__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes logos-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .logos__track { animation: none; }
}
.logos__track .logo {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.logos__track .logo.sans {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.logos__track .logo.mono {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.logos__track .logo.lower {
  text-transform: lowercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-size: 26px;
}
.logos__track .logo--img {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.logos__track .logo--img img {
  max-height: 24px;
  max-width: 140px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.logos__track .logo--keepcolor img {
  filter: none;
  max-height: 28px;
}
.logos__track .logo--lg img {
  max-height: 48px;
  max-width: 150px;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .logos__track { gap: 56px; }
}

/* ----------- EQUATION (Powered by People, Enhanced by AI) ----------- */
.equation {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.equation__cell {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.0) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.22);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  min-height: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.equation__cell::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.equation__op {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 56px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.equation__head {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 32px;
}
.equation__visual {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  height: 150px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
.equation__visual image-slot {
  width: 130px;
  height: 150px;
}
.equation__visual .gicon-badge {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 38%, rgba(201,169,97,0.22) 0%, rgba(201,169,97,0.06) 45%, transparent 72%),
    var(--ink-800);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,235,180,0.18),
    0 0 60px rgba(201,169,97,0.28);
}
.equation__visual .gicon-badge::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.equation__visual .gicon-badge img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.45));
}
.equation__visual .eq-portrait {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,235,180,0.18),
    0 0 50px rgba(201,169,97,0.2);
}
.equation__visual .eq-portrait::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.equation__visual .eq-portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}
.formula-h { white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .formula-h { white-space: normal; }
}

/* ===========================================================
   EQUATION — interactive build sequence + flow animation
   =========================================================== */
.equation { position: relative; }

/* Entrance: cells + operators rise and fade in, staggered L→R */
.equation .equation__cell,
.equation .equation__op {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.7s var(--ease-out),
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.equation.in-view .equation__cell,
.equation.in-view .equation__op {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.equation.in-view .equation__cell:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.equation.in-view .equation__op:nth-child(2)   { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
.equation.in-view .equation__cell:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.45s; }
.equation.in-view .equation__op:nth-child(4)   { transition-delay: 0.70s; }
.equation.in-view .equation__cell:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.85s; }
.equation.in-view .equation__op:nth-child(6)   { transition-delay: 1.10s; }
.equation.in-view .equation__cell:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 1.25s; }

/* Hover: lift + gold edge */
.equation__cell {
  cursor: default;
  will-change: transform;
}
.equation .equation__cell:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,169,97,0.25);
}
/* When hovering any cell, dim the others to spotlight the focus */
.equation:hover .equation__cell { opacity: 0.5; }
.equation:hover .equation__cell:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* Operators pulse in sequence — the "assembly" flow, looping */
.equation.in-view .equation__op {
  animation: opFlow 5.4s var(--ease-standard) infinite;
}
.equation.in-view .equation__op:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.equation.in-view .equation__op:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 2.1s; }
.equation.in-view .equation__op:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 2.7s; }
@keyframes opFlow {
  0%, 100%  { transform: scale(1); color: var(--accent); text-shadow: none; }
  6%        { transform: scale(1.28); color: var(--gold-100); text-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(201,169,97,0.65); }
  14%       { transform: scale(1); color: var(--accent); text-shadow: none; }
}

/* Result cell breathes a gold glow once the flow "arrives" */
.equation.in-view .equation__cell--result {
  animation: resultGlow 5.4s var(--ease-standard) infinite;
  animation-delay: 2.9s;
}
@keyframes resultGlow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: none; border-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.4); }
  10%      { box-shadow: 0 0 48px rgba(201,169,97,0.28); border-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.85); }
  22%      { box-shadow: none; border-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.4); }
}

/* Execution rows light up one-by-one, looping like a printout */
.equation.in-view .exec__row {
  animation: execPulse 5.4s var(--ease-standard) infinite;
}
.equation.in-view .exec__row:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 3.0s; }
.equation.in-view .exec__row:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 3.2s; }
.equation.in-view .exec__row:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 3.4s; }
.equation.in-view .exec__row:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 3.6s; }
.equation.in-view .exec__row:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 3.8s; }
@keyframes execPulse {
  0%, 100% { background: transparent; }
  4%       { background: rgba(201,169,97,0.12); }
  16%      { background: transparent; }
}
.equation.in-view .exec__row .exec__ico {
  animation: icoPulse 5.4s var(--ease-standard) infinite;
}
.equation.in-view .exec__row:nth-child(1) .exec__ico { animation-delay: 3.0s; }
.equation.in-view .exec__row:nth-child(2) .exec__ico { animation-delay: 3.2s; }
.equation.in-view .exec__row:nth-child(3) .exec__ico { animation-delay: 3.4s; }
.equation.in-view .exec__row:nth-child(4) .exec__ico { animation-delay: 3.6s; }
.equation.in-view .exec__row:nth-child(5) .exec__ico { animation-delay: 3.8s; }
@keyframes icoPulse {
  0%, 100% { background: rgba(201,169,97,0.12); color: var(--accent); box-shadow: none; }
  6%       { background: rgba(201,169,97,0.3); color: var(--gold-50); box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(201,169,97,0.5); }
  18%      { background: rgba(201,169,97,0.12); color: var(--accent); box-shadow: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .equation .equation__cell,
  .equation .equation__op { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .equation.in-view .equation__op,
  .equation.in-view .equation__cell--result,
  .equation.in-view .exec__row,
  .equation.in-view .exec__row .exec__ico { animation: none; }
}
.equation__visual .claude-mark {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  color: var(--cream-100);
  font-size: 42px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.equation__visual .claude-mark .star {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  color: #D97757;
}
.equation__body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--cream-200);
  text-align: center;
}
.equation__body strong { color: var(--cream-100); font-weight: 600; }

/* Equation bullet lists (Goldbar Training + Claude AI) */
.eq-bullets {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
}
.eq-bullet {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--cream-200);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.eq-check {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.equation__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  width: 100%;
}
.equation__list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 28px 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--cream-200);
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.equation__list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.equation__list li .ico {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: rgba(201,169,97,0.1);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Executive Execution — revamped deliverables ledger */
.equation__cell--result {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201,169,97,0.07) 0%, rgba(201,169,97,0.015) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.4);
}
.exec {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.exec__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 34px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.exec__row:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.exec__ico {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(201,169,97,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.28);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 15px;
}
.exec__text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.exec__text b {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.exec__text span {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--cream-300);
}
.exec__foot {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .equation {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .equation__op { font-size: 32px; padding: 8px 0; }
  .equation__cell { min-height: 0; }
}

/* ----------- OPERATORS GRID (the Athena move) ----------- */
.operators {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.operator {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.operator:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.operator__photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  width: 100%;

  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-800);
}
.operator__photo image-slot {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.operator__photo img.operator__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}
.operator__photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,169,97,0.18);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.operator__num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  background: rgba(10,10,11,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 6px 12px 6px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  z-index: 2;
}
.operator__num .flag {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
}
.operator__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: rgba(10,10,11,0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  z-index: 2;
}
.operator__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.operator__role {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.operator__name {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--cream-100);
}
.operator__quote {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--cream-200);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.operator__client {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--cream-200);
  margin-top: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.operator__client b { color: var(--cream-100); font-weight: 500; }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .operators { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .operators { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ----------- FEATURED CASE STUDY ----------- */
.featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.featured__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-800);
}
.featured__media image-slot { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.featured__media img.featured__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}
.featured__media .play {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.featured__media .play__circle {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10,10,11,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 24px;
  padding-left: 6px;
}
.featured__media .tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  background: rgba(10,10,11,0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.featured__media .tag::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--danger);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

/* ----------- VIDEO LIGHTBOX ----------- */
.vlb {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4vw;
}
.vlb.is-open { display: flex; }
.vlb__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6,6,7,0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.vlb__dialog {
  position: relative;
  width: min(1100px, 92vw);
  z-index: 1;
}
.vlb__frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.vlb__frame iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}
.vlb__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -48px;
  right: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  background: rgba(20,20,22,0.8);
  color: var(--cream-100);
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.vlb__close:hover { background: rgba(40,40,44,0.9); border-color: var(--accent); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .vlb__close { top: -44px; }
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; }
}
.featured__copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
.featured__pull {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 2.4vw, 36px);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 32px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
}
.featured__byline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.featured__byline .dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); }
.featured__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.featured__stats .stat__num {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: 38px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.featured__stats .stat__label {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fg-3);
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}
.featured--reverse .featured__media { order: 2; }

/* ----------- TIMELINE (How It Works) ----------- */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.timeline__line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: calc(16.66% + 20px);
  right: calc(16.66% + 20px);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,169,97,0.4) 20%, rgba(201,169,97,0.4) 80%, transparent);
  z-index: 0;
}
.timeline__step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 0 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.timeline__node {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.4);
  background: var(--ink-paper);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.timeline__node--gold {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,169,97,0.15), 0 0 16px rgba(201,169,97,0.3);
}
.timeline__node--live {
  border-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.6);
  background: rgba(201,169,97,0.15);
}
.timeline__card {
  background: var(--ink-800);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.timeline__card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.timeline__card--featured {
  border-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(201,169,97,0.07) 0%, var(--ink-800) 55%);
}
.timeline__card--featured:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(201,169,97,0.1);
}
.timeline__num {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 52px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(201,169,97,0.18);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: -4px;
}
.timeline__card--featured .timeline__num { color: rgba(201,169,97,0.35); }
.timeline__phase {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.timeline__h {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.timeline__body {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--fg-2);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.timeline__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 4px; }
.ttag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--cream-200);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
}
.timeline__live-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(201,169,97,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.25);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .timeline__line { display: none; }
  .timeline__step { align-items: flex-start; }
  .timeline__node { display: none; }
}

/* ----------- HOW IT WORKS / STEPS ----------- */
.steps--rich {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.step--rich {
  background: var(--ink-800);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  cursor: default;
}
.step--rich:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.step--featured {
  border-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(201,169,97,0.08) 0%, var(--ink-800) 55%);
}
.step--featured:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(201,169,97,0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,169,97,0.2);
}
.step__tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.step__icon {
  height: 72px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.step__dual-icon { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.step__plus {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1;
}
.step__live-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(201,169,97,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.3);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.step__bullets { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; flex: 1; }
.step__meta--bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.step__day {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.step__arrow {
  color: var(--fg-3);
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.step--rich:hover .step__arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.step__live {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.step__glow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,169,97,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.step__glow--gold {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,169,97,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 1;
}
.step--rich:hover .step__glow { opacity: 1; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .steps--rich { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ----------- HOW IT WORKS / STEPS ----------- */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.step {
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 0%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.step__num {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 48px;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.step__h {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.step__body {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--fg-2);
}
.step__meta {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ----------- COMPARISON ----------- */
.compare {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.compare__col {
  padding: 48px 40px;
}
.compare__col--them {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015);
}
.compare__col--us {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201,169,97,0.05) 0%, rgba(201,169,97,0.02) 100%);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.compare__head { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; padding-bottom: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.compare__title {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.compare__col--them .compare__title { color: var(--cream-200); }
.compare__col--us .compare__title { color: var(--accent); }
.compare__sub { font-size: 13px; color: var(--fg-3); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.compare__cost {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 56px;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.compare__col--them .compare__cost { color: var(--cream-200); }
.compare__col--us .compare__cost { color: var(--cream-100); }
.compare__cost small { font-size: 16px; color: var(--fg-3); letter-spacing: 0.02em; margin-left: 6px; font-weight: 400; }
.compare__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.compare__list li {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--cream-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}
.compare__list li::before {
  content: "";
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-top: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.compare__col--them .compare__list li::before {
  background: rgba(193, 110, 90, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(193, 110, 90, 0.45);
}
.compare__col--us .compare__list li::before {
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
}
.compare__col--them .compare__list li { color: var(--cream-300); }
.compare__col--us .compare__list li { color: var(--cream-100); }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .compare__col--us { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
}

/* ----------- TESTIMONIALS ----------- */
.tests {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.test {
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.test__quote {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 1.8vw, 28px);
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  margin: 0;
}
.test__quote::before {
  content: "“";
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: 64px;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 0.3;
  margin-right: 6px;
  vertical-align: -0.25em;
}
.test__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.test__author image-slot { width: 76px; height: 76px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.test__author .info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.test__author .name { font-family: var(--serif-display); font-size: 18px; color: var(--cream-100); letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
.test__author .role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--fg-3); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.test__stat {
  margin-left: auto;
  text-align: right;
}
.test__stat .num {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.test__stat .lbl {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fg-3);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .tests { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ----------- TRAINING (Claude AI) ----------- */
/* ----------- ELECTRIC VISUAL ----------- */
.training {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.training__visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.training__visual img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 16px;
}
.elec-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #06060a;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(201,169,97,0.06) inset;
}
.ev-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 38%, rgba(201,169,97,0.13) 0%, rgba(80,120,255,0.04) 55%, transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 50% 90%, rgba(201,169,97,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.ev-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ev-figure {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 78%;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ev-figure img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  filter: contrast(1.04) brightness(1.05);
}
.ev-fade {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 22%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #06060a 0%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.ev-aura {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 90%;
  height: 55%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(201,169,97,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(24px);
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Tech chips */
.ev-chip {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(10,10,14,0.94);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.20);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 6px 12px 6px 8px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cream-200);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  z-index: 4;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.ev-chip img { flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 3px; }
/* Floating particles */
.ev-p {
  position: absolute;
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,169,97,0.55);
  animation: ev-float var(--t, 4s) ease-in-out var(--d, 0s) infinite;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ev-float {
  0%,100% { opacity: 0.15; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 0.85; transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.8); }
}

.training__copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.training__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.training__list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: baseline;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--cream-200);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.training__list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.training__list li .roman {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}
.training__list li strong { color: var(--cream-100); font-weight: 500; font-family: var(--serif-display); font-size: 20px; }
.training__list li p { margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 16px; color: var(--fg-2); line-height: 1.6; }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .training { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; }
  .training__visual { max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; aspect-ratio: 3/4; }
}

/* ----------- FAQ ----------- */
.faq {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 56px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.faq__item {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding: 28px 0;
}
.faq__item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
.faq__q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
}
.faq__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__q .num {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
}
.faq__q .text {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 26px);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  flex: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.faq__q .plus {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq__item[open] .faq__q .plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq__a {
  padding: 16px 0 0 32px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--fg-2);
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* ----------- FINAL CTA ----------- */
.finale {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 160px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.finale::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.finale__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.finale__h {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 96px);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 980px;
  color: var(--cream-100);
}
.finale__h .it { font-style: italic; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.finale__sub {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.3vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--fg-2);
  margin: 32px auto 48px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.finale__cta { display: inline-flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.finale__meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fg-3);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.finale__meta .item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.finale__meta .item::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ----------- COMPARE LIST GOLD ----------- */
.compare__list--gold li {
  color: var(--cream-100);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.compare__list--gold li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

/* ----------- FOUNDER NOTE ----------- */
.founder-section { background: var(--ink-paper); }
.founder-note {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.founder-note__copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.founder-note__headline {
  font-size: clamp(52px, 6vw, 88px);
  line-height: 1.0;
  margin: 0;
}
.founder-note__body {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 26px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--cream-200);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0;
}
.founder-note__byline {
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.founder-note__name {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.founder-note__role {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--fg-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.founder-note__figures {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: end;
}
.founder-note__figures--single {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.founder-fig {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.14);
  background: #0e0e10;
}
.founder-note__figures--single .founder-fig {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  background: transparent;
}
.founder-fig__video {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  aspect-ratio: 2/3;
  filter: contrast(1.04) brightness(0.97);
}
.founder-note__figures--single .founder-fig__video {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  object-fit: unset;
  filter: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.founder-fig__fade {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 45%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,10,0.92) 0%, rgba(8,8,10,0.4) 55%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.founder-note__figures--single .founder-fig__fade {
  display: none;
}
.founder-fig__label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 20px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.founder-fig__label .fn {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.founder-fig__label .fr {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .founder-note { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .founder-note__figures { max-width: 480px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .founder-note__figures { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

  padding: 64px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 0%, transparent 100%);
  position: relative;
}
.note__eyebrow { color: var(--accent); }
.note__body {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2vw, 30px);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  margin-top: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.note__sig {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.note__sig image-slot { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
.note__sig .info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.note__sig .name { font-family: var(--serif-display); font-size: 20px; color: var(--cream-100); letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
.note__sig .role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--fg-3); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .note { padding: 40px 28px; }
}

/* ----------- FOOTER ----------- */
.footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
}
.footer__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.footer__brand .logo {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--cream-100);
}
.footer__brand .logo .dot { color: var(--accent); }
.footer__logo {
  height: 34px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.footer__brand p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--fg-3);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  max-width: 360px;
}
.footer__col h4 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.footer__col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.footer__col a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--cream-200); }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.footer__email {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 8px;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.footer__email:hover { opacity: 0.7; }
.footer__legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.footer__legal a {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--fg-3);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer__legal a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 32px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--fg-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
}

/* ----------- MARQUEE (scrolling quotes) ----------- */
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  position: relative;
}
.marquee::before, .marquee::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 200px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.marquee::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink-900), transparent); }
.marquee::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--ink-900), transparent); }
.marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
  animation: scroll 60s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.marquee__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--cream-200);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.marquee__item .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
@keyframes scroll {
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ----------- SECTION HEAD ----------- */
.shead {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.shead__left { max-width: 720px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.shead__right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; align-items: flex-end; text-align: right; }
.shead__count {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--accent);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.shead__sub {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fg-3);
}
.shead--center { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
.shead--center .shead__left { align-items: center; text-align: center; max-width: 720px; }

/* ----------- CASE STUDY PAGE SPECIFIC ----------- */
.cs-hero {
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
}
.cs-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1200px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center top, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cs-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cs-hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-200);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.cs-hero__meta .dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 50%; }
.cs-hero__h {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 80px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  margin: 0;
}
.cs-hero__h .it { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
.cs-hero__media {
  margin-top: 24px;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-800);
  position: relative;
}
.cs-hero__media image-slot { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.cs-hero__media .play {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.cs-hero__media .play__circle {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10,10,11,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 28px;
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.cs-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin: 56px auto 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.cs-stats .stat {
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.cs-stats .stat:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.cs-stats .stat__num {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.cs-stats .stat__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fg-3);
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .cs-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cs-stats .stat:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
  .cs-stats .stat:nth-child(1), .cs-stats .stat:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
}

/* Interview Q&A */
.qa {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 56px;
}
.qa__item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.qa__q {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.qa__h {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 34px);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  margin: 0;
}
.qa__a {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--cream-200);
  margin: 0;
}
.qa__a + .qa__a { margin-top: 16px; }
.qa__pull {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 36px);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--cream-100);
  margin: 16px 0;
  padding: 24px 0 24px 32px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
}

/* Side rail for case study */
.cs-byline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.cs-byline image-slot { width: 64px; height: 64px; }
.cs-byline .info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.cs-byline .name { font-family: var(--serif-display); font-size: 22px; color: var(--cream-100); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.cs-byline .role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--fg-3); letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.cs-byline .stat__num {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}
.cs-byline .stat__lbl {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fg-3);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* small utility */
.center-text { text-align: center; }
.mt-32 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mt-48 { margin-top: 48px; }
.mt-64 { margin-top: 64px; }
.gap-12 { gap: 12px; }
.flex { display: flex; }
.center-flex { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }