/* ==========================================================
   BCAL ENERGY — v11 STYLESHEET
   Single family: Bricolage Grotesque (variable: opsz, wght)
   ========================================================== */

:root {
  --void: #050807;
  --ink-0: #0a0e0c;
  --ink-1: #11181a;
  --ink-2: #1a2426;
  --ink-3: #6b7873;
  --ink-4: #9ba79f;
  --paper: #f6f3ec;
  --paper-2: #ecede4;
  --paper-3: #e2e6db;
  --paper-4: #d6dccd;

  --line: #1a242688;
  --line-soft: #1a24261a;
  --line-faint: #1a24260f;

  --teal: #0f5e54;
  --teal-bright: #22d3a5;
  --aurora: #7fdfff;
  --gold: #e8c576;
  --gold-deep: #c9a14a;
  --amber: #e69148;
  --rust: #b04a24;

  --display: "Instrument Serif", "EB Garamond", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans: "Instrument Sans", "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --mono: "JetBrains Mono", "IBM Plex Mono", "SF Mono", Menlo, monospace;

  --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.87, 0, 0.13, 1);
  --ease-soft: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* ====== BASE ====== */
* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html, body { width: 100%; overflow-x: hidden; }
body {
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink-1);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-weight: 400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01", "cv11";
}
body.is-loading { overflow: hidden; height: 100vh; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
strong { font-weight: 600; }
em { font-style: italic; }
img, svg, canvas { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: transparent; color: inherit; }
::selection { background: var(--teal-bright); color: var(--ink-0); }
::-moz-selection { background: var(--teal-bright); color: var(--ink-0); }

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  body, a, button, [data-hover], [data-magnetic] { cursor: none; }
}

/* "Mono" labels: same family with widened letter-spacing + uppercase */
.mono, .chapter-num, .eyebrow, .vise-num, .verdict, .pc-meta, .cell-no,
.platform-credit, .trust-label, .closer-eyebrow, .closer-meta .item .k,
.hero-trust .k, .footer-brand, .preloader-tag, .footer-meta {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================
   BOOT + PRELOADER
   ========================================================== */
.preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9998;
  background: var(--ink-0);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo), visibility 0.9s;
}
.preloader.gone { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.preloader-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px circle at 50% 50%, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.20), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px circle at 50% 60%, rgba(127, 223, 255, 0.07), transparent 70%);
  animation: preGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes preGlow {
  0%,100% { opacity: 0.75; transform: scale(1); }
  50%     { opacity: 1;    transform: scale(1.08); }
}
.preloader-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 28px;
}
.preloader-mark { animation: fadeRise 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.05s both; }
.pre-mark-bg {
  stroke-dasharray: 400; stroke-dashoffset: 400;
  animation: drawStroke 1.2s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.25s forwards;
}
@keyframes drawStroke { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
.pre-orbit { animation: orbit 16s linear infinite; transform-origin: 50px 50px; }
@keyframes orbit { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.preloader-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  color: var(--paper);
  display: flex;
}
.preloader-wordmark span {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: fadeRise 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}
.preloader-wordmark .sp { width: 0.5em; }
.preloader-wordmark span:nth-child(1)  { animation-delay: 0.40s; }
.preloader-wordmark span:nth-child(2)  { animation-delay: 0.46s; }
.preloader-wordmark span:nth-child(3)  { animation-delay: 0.52s; }
.preloader-wordmark span:nth-child(4)  { animation-delay: 0.58s; }
.preloader-wordmark span:nth-child(6)  { animation-delay: 0.66s; }
.preloader-wordmark span:nth-child(7)  { animation-delay: 0.72s; }
.preloader-wordmark span:nth-child(8)  { animation-delay: 0.78s; }
.preloader-wordmark span:nth-child(9)  { animation-delay: 0.84s; }
.preloader-wordmark span:nth-child(10) { animation-delay: 0.90s; }
.preloader-wordmark span:nth-child(11) { animation-delay: 0.96s; }
.preloader-tag {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--ink-4);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeRise 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.15s forwards;
}
.preloader-progress {
  width: 240px; height: 1px;
  background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeRise 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.3s forwards;
}
.preloader-progress span {
  display: block; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-bright), var(--aurora), var(--gold));
  width: 0%;
  animation: preBar 1.6s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.4s forwards;
}
@keyframes preBar { to { width: 100%; } }
@keyframes fadeRise {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ==========================================================
   CUSTOM CURSOR
   ========================================================== */
.cursor-dot, .cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9990;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  will-change: transform;
}
.cursor-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform 0.18s var(--ease-out-expo), opacity 0.2s, width 0.25s, height 0.25s;
}
.cursor-ring {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--paper);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform 0.32s var(--ease-out-expo), width 0.28s var(--ease-spring), height 0.28s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.cursor-ring.is-hover {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.06);
  border-color: var(--teal-bright);
}
.cursor-ring.is-down { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.85); }
@media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) {
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring, .cursor-trail, .cursor-spotlight { display: none; }
}

/* Cursor context labels — switch off mix-blend only while label is showing */
.cursor-ring.has-label { mix-blend-mode: normal !important; }
.cursor-ring .cursor-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 8.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--paper);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity 0.25s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.cursor-ring.has-label .cursor-label { opacity: 1; }
.cursor-ring.has-label {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  background: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.95);
  border-color: var(--teal-bright);
}
/* When ring carries a label, keep the dot subtle */
.cursor-ring.has-label ~ .cursor-dot { opacity: 0.4; }

/* Cursor electron trail (dark sections only) */
.cursor-trail {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--teal-bright), 0 0 18px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9989;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.cursor-trail.gold { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold), 0 0 18px rgba(232, 197, 118, 0.4); }
.cursor-trail.cyan { background: var(--aurora); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--aurora), 0 0 18px rgba(127, 223, 255, 0.4); }
.cursor-trail.is-alive { animation: trailFade 1s ease-out forwards; }
@keyframes trailFade {
  0%   { opacity: 0.9; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
  60%  { opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { opacity: 0;   transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.2); }
}

/* Cursor spotlight (dark sections only) */
.cursor-spotlight {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.16) 0%, rgba(232, 197, 118, 0.06) 35%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.cursor-spotlight.is-dark { opacity: 1; }

/* ==========================================================
   GRAIN
   ========================================================== */
.grain {
  position: fixed; inset: -50%; z-index: 9985;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.06;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0.9 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
  background-size: 200px 200px;
  animation: grainDrift 1.2s steps(6) infinite;
}
@keyframes grainDrift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0,0); }
  10%  { transform: translate(-5%,-2%); }
  20%  { transform: translate(-8%,3%); }
  30%  { transform: translate(2%,-4%); }
  40%  { transform: translate(-3%,7%); }
  50%  { transform: translate(-7%,3%); }
  60%  { transform: translate(8%,-2%); }
  70%  { transform: translate(3%,5%); }
  80%  { transform: translate(-5%,-6%); }
  90%  { transform: translate(4%,3%); }
  100% { transform: translate(-2%,-3%); }
}

/* ==========================================================
   SCROLL PROGRESS
   ========================================================== */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  z-index: 9991;
}
.scroll-progress span {
  display: block; height: 100%; width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-bright), var(--aurora), var(--gold));
  transition: width 0.06s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================
   TOP NAV
   ========================================================== */
.topnav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.72);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  transition: background 0.5s var(--ease-soft), border-color 0.5s, transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.topnav.is-dark {
  background: rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.6);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--paper);
}
.topnav.is-hidden { transform: translateY(-100%); }
.topnav-inner {
  max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}
.brand {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.brand-text em {
  font-style: italic;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-left: 2px;
}
.topnav.is-dark .brand-text em { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.brand-mark {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: var(--ink-1); color: var(--paper);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), background 0.4s;
}
.brand-mark.sm { width: 22px; height: 22px; font-size: 14px; }
.topnav.is-dark .brand-mark { background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink-0); }
.brand:hover .brand-mark { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06); }
.topnav-links {
  display: flex; gap: 32px;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500;
}
.topnav-links a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 2px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.topnav-links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  height: 1px; width: 100%;
  background: currentColor;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.topnav-links a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.topnav.is-dark .topnav-links a:hover { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.topnav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.topnav-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-1);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.topnav-cta svg { transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo); }
.topnav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--ink-1); color: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.18);
}
.topnav-cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.topnav.is-dark .topnav-cta {
  border-color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.32);
  color: var(--paper);
}
.topnav.is-dark .topnav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink-0); border-color: var(--paper);
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .topnav-links { display: none; }
  .topnav-inner { padding: 12px 18px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   CHAPTER RAIL
   ========================================================== */
.chapter-rail {
  position: fixed; right: 24px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 90;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px;
}
.rail-dot {
  position: relative;
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink-1);
  opacity: 0.22;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.5s var(--ease-spring), background 0.4s;
}
.rail-dot::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -8px; }
.rail-dot.active { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.4); background: var(--teal-bright); }
.rail-dot.in-dark { background: var(--paper); }
.rail-dot.in-dark.active { background: var(--teal-bright); }
.rail-label {
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 16px); top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(8px);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.rail-dot.in-dark .rail-label { color: var(--paper); }
.rail-dot:hover .rail-label { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .chapter-rail { display: none; } }

/* ==========================================================
   AMBIENT CANVAS
   ========================================================== */
.ambient-canvas {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.55;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

/* ==========================================================
   CHAPTER FRAME + TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================== */
main { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.chapter {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 16vh 32px 14vh;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background-color 0.6s var(--ease-soft);
}
.chapter-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.chapter-num {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.chapter-num::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 32px; height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.ch-reveal .chapter-num,
.ch-platform .chapter-num,
.ch-closer .closer-eyebrow { color: var(--ink-4); }

/* Story headings — Instrument Serif for h1/closer (gorgeous editorial),
   Instrument Sans bold for h2.story (Instrument Serif only ships weight 400,
   so h2 headings looked too thin on light backgrounds) */
h1.hero-title, .closer-h {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  line-height: 0.98;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
}
h2.story {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 0.98;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
}
h1.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 8vw, 124px);
  max-width: 18ch;
}
h2.story {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.6vw, 84px);
  max-width: 24ch;
}
.closer-h {
  font-size: clamp(46px, 7.2vw, 112px);
  max-width: 18ch;
  color: var(--paper);
}

/* The EM emphasis — Instrument Serif's gorgeous italic + solid color + glow.
   Always pull em into the serif even when parent heading is sans (h2.story). */
h1.hero-title em,
h2.story em,
.closer-h em,
.hero-deck em,
.alt-card h3 em {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
/* Underline brush under the em — animates in via JS */
h1.hero-title em::after,
h2.story em::after,
.closer-h em::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 2%; right: 2%;
  bottom: -0.04em;
  height: 0.10em;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--teal-bright) 12%, var(--gold) 88%, transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.4s;
  border-radius: 999px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.is-revealed h1.hero-title em::after,
.is-revealed h2.story em::after,
.is-revealed .closer-h em::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Dark-section em: shift to brighter teal */
.ch-reveal h2.story em,
.ch-platform h2.story em,
.closer-h em {
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  text-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.4);
}

/* Deck */
.deck, .hero-deck {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(19px, 1.85vw, 26px);
  line-height: 1.45;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 0 36px;
}
.ch-reveal .deck, .ch-platform .deck, .ch-closer .closer-prose { color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.78); }
.body-prose { font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink-2); max-width: 600px; }
.body-prose p + p { margin-top: 18px; }
.ch-reveal .body-prose { color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.82); }

/* ==========================================================
   SPLIT TEXT REVEAL
   ========================================================== */
.split-chars .char,
.split-words .word,
.split-line {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(110%) rotateZ(3deg);
  transform-origin: bottom left;
}
.split-chars.is-revealed .char,
.split-words.is-revealed .word,
.split-line.is-revealed {
  animation: charReveal 1.05s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}
@keyframes charReveal { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) rotateZ(0); } }
.split-line {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}
.split-line.is-revealed { animation: lineReveal 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards; }
@keyframes lineReveal { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

.reveal-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
  transition: opacity 1s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 1s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.reveal-up.is-revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ==========================================================
   CH 1 — HERO with 3D MODULE
   ========================================================== */
.ch-hero {
  background: var(--paper);
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: 14vh;
  padding-bottom: 8vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-canvas,
.closer-canvas,
.ambient-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: block;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ambient-canvas { position: fixed; }
.hero-canvas { z-index: 0; }
.hero-vignette {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px circle at 18% 22%, rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.6), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(900px circle at 82% 78%, rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.55), transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.eyebrow {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.pulse-dot {
  display: inline-block; width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--teal-bright); border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.22);
  animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.22); transform: scale(1); }
  50%     { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0); transform: scale(1.15); }
}
.hero-deck {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.65vw, 23px);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 600px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin: 0 0 36px;
}
.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.hero-trust {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  max-width: 560px;
}
.hero-trust > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.hero-trust .k {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  color: var(--ink-3);
}
.hero-trust .v {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-1);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .hero-3d { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn-primary, .btn-ghost {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.4s, background 0.35s, color 0.35s, border-color 0.35s;
  overflow: hidden;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--ink-0); color: var(--paper); }
.btn-primary::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--teal-bright), var(--aurora), var(--gold));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo);
  z-index: 0;
}
.btn-primary span, .btn-primary svg { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.btn-primary:hover { color: var(--ink-0); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.32); }
.btn-primary:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.btn-primary svg { transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo); }
.btn-primary:hover svg { transform: translateX(5px); }
.btn-primary.big { padding: 18px 32px; font-size: 15.5px; }
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.28);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.04); border-color: var(--ink-1); }
.btn-ghost.big { padding: 18px 32px; font-size: 15.5px; }
.ch-closer .btn-ghost { color: var(--paper); border-color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.32); }
.ch-closer .btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.06); border-color: var(--paper); }

.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3vh; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeIn 1s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.8s forwards;
}
@keyframes fadeIn { to { opacity: 0.85; } }
.scroll-cue .line {
  width: 1px; height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--ink-3), transparent);
  animation: scrollCue 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollCue {
  0%,100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: translateY(0); }
  50%     { opacity: 1;   transform: translateY(8px); }
}

/* ==========================================================
   3D FUEL CELL MODULE
   ========================================================== */
.hero-3d {
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1600px;
  height: 520px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.fc-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 280px;
  height: 380px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.fc-module {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  animation: spin3d 28s linear infinite;
  transform: rotateX(-12deg) rotateY(0deg);
}
@keyframes spin3d {
  from { transform: rotateX(-12deg) rotateY(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotateX(-12deg) rotateY(360deg); }
}
.fc-module .face {
  position: absolute;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1c2426 0%, #0f1517 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
    inset 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.fc-module .front {
  width: 280px; height: 380px;
  transform: translateZ(70px);
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
}
.fc-module .back {
  width: 280px; height: 380px;
  transform: rotateY(180deg) translateZ(70px);
  padding: 20px;
}
.fc-module .left {
  width: 140px; height: 380px;
  left: 70px;
  transform: rotateY(-90deg) translateZ(70px);
  padding: 20px 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, #161e20 0%, #0a0f11 100%);
}
.fc-module .right {
  width: 140px; height: 380px;
  left: 70px;
  transform: rotateY(90deg) translateZ(70px);
  padding: 20px 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, #161e20 0%, #0a0f11 100%);
}
.fc-module .top {
  width: 280px; height: 140px;
  top: 120px;
  transform: rotateX(90deg) translateZ(190px);
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, #1c2426 0%, #0a0f11 100%);
}
.fc-module .bottom {
  width: 280px; height: 140px;
  top: 120px;
  transform: rotateX(-90deg) translateZ(190px);
  background: #050807;
}

/* FRONT face details */
.face-vents {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 4px;
  height: 36px;
}
.face-vents span {
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, #050807 0 2px, #1c2426 2px 4px);
  border-radius: 1px;
  border: 1px solid #050807;
}
.face-label {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}
.fl-top {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--paper);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.fl-mid {
  font-size: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-4);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.fl-bottom {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
}
.fl-bottom .led {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--teal-bright);
  animation: ledPulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ledPulse {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--teal-bright); }
  50%     { opacity: 0.5; box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--teal-bright); }
}
.face-door {
  flex: 1;
  margin: 14px 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 8%, transparent 92%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
}
.face-door::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px; top: 50%;
  width: 4px; height: 30px;
  background: var(--ink-3);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.face-brand {
  font-size: 8.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-4);
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* BACK face — pipes + conduit */
.face-pipes {
  position: relative;
  height: 70%;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-around;
}
.pipe {
  width: 14px; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-3) 0%, #383e3c 50%, var(--ink-3) 100%);
  border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;
  position: relative;
}
.pipe::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  top: -14px;
  width: 22px; height: 14px;
  background: var(--ink-3);
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
}
.pipe-1 { height: 70%; }
.pipe-2 { height: 85%; }
.pipe-3 { height: 60%; }
.face-conduit {
  margin-top: 16px;
  height: 18px;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, #1c2426 0 8px, #050807 8px 10px);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* SIDES */
.face-side-vents {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 12px 0;
}
.face-side-vents span {
  flex: 1;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, #050807 0 2px, #1c2426 2px 4px);
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.face-gauge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border: 2px solid var(--ink-4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #050807 50%, var(--ink-1) 100%);
}
.face-gauge::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 9px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--amber);
  transform-origin: 0 50%;
  transform: rotate(-35deg);
}
.face-stripe {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px; left: 12px; right: 12px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-bright), var(--gold));
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.5);
}

/* TOP */
.face-exhaust {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 30px;
}
.face-exhaust span {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border: 2px solid var(--ink-3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, #050807 30%, var(--ink-1) 80%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Shadow + orbit */
.fc-shadow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotateX(90deg);
  width: 320px; height: 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: -1;
}
.fc-floor {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 400px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--teal-bright), transparent);
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.fc-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.fc-orbit .electron-3d {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  margin: -4px 0 0 -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--teal-bright), 0 0 24px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.5);
}
.fc-orbit .electron-3d.gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold), 0 0 24px rgba(232, 197, 118, 0.4);
}
.fc-orbit .electron-3d.cyan {
  background: var(--aurora);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--aurora), 0 0 24px rgba(127, 223, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Floating spec tags around the module */
.fc-tag {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  z-index: 5;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.08);
  animation: tagFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.fc-tag .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--teal-bright);
}
.fc-tag-1 { top: 10%; right: -10%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.fc-tag-2 { bottom: 28%; left: -18%; animation-delay: 2s; }
.fc-tag-3 { bottom: 6%; right: -8%; animation-delay: 4s; }
.fc-tag-2 .dot { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--gold); }
.fc-tag-3 .dot { background: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--amber); }
@keyframes tagFloat {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%     { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .fc-tag-1 { right: 2%; }
  .fc-tag-2 { left: 0; }
  .fc-tag-3 { right: 2%; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-3d { height: 380px; }
  .fc-stage { width: 210px; height: 290px; transform: scale(0.85); }
  .fc-tag { font-size: 9.5px; padding: 5px 8px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   MARQUEE
   ========================================================== */
.marquee-strip {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink-0); color: var(--paper);
  padding: 30px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}
.marquee-strip::before, .marquee-strip::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 14vw;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.marquee-strip::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--ink-0), transparent); }
.marquee-strip::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left,  var(--ink-0), transparent); }
.marquee { overflow: hidden; }
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 48px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 48px);
  color: var(--paper);
  animation: marquee 56s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.marquee-track span { display: inline-block; }
.marquee-track .m-dot {
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  font-size: 0.4em;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================
   CH 2 — PRODUCTS (FOUR PRACTICES)
   ========================================================== */
.ch-products {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 14vh 32px 14vh;
}
.products-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.product-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 26px 24px 24px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow 0.55s, border-color 0.4s, background 0.4s;
  min-height: 380px;
}
.pc-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.14), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.product-card.p2 .pc-glow { background: radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(230, 145, 72, 0.14), transparent 60%); }
.product-card.p3 .pc-glow { background: radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(127, 223, 255, 0.16), transparent 60%); }
.product-card.p4 .pc-glow { background: radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(232, 197, 118, 0.18), transparent 60%); }
.product-card:hover {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-color: rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.10);
}
.product-card:hover .pc-glow { opacity: 1; }
.product-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.product-card.p2::before { background: var(--amber); }
.product-card.p3::before { background: var(--aurora); }
.product-card.p4::before { background: var(--gold); }
.product-card.is-revealed::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.pc-num {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  line-height: 1;
}
.pc-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pc-price, .pc-time {
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.pc-paid {
  background: var(--ink-1); color: var(--paper);
}
.pc-free {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-bright), var(--aurora));
  color: var(--ink-0);
}
.pc-time {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.product-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.16;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  margin: 0;
}
.product-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  flex: 1;
}
.pc-includes {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-soft);
  padding-top: 12px;
}
.pc-includes li {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.pc-includes li::before {
  content: "+";
  position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.product-card.p2 .pc-includes li::before { color: var(--amber); }
.product-card.p3 .pc-includes li::before { color: var(--aurora); }
.product-card.p4 .pc-includes li::before { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.pc-cta {
  margin-top: 12px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-1);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: gap 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), color 0.3s;
}
.pc-cta:hover { gap: 12px; color: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }
.products-foot {
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.link-arrow {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: gap 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), color 0.3s;
}
.link-arrow:hover { gap: 14px; color: var(--teal); }
.link-arrow span { transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo); }
.link-arrow:hover span { transform: translateX(4px); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .products-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .products-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   CH 3 — VISES
   ========================================================== */
.ch-problem {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.vise-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.vise {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px 26px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow 0.55s, border-color 0.4s;
}
.vise::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--rust);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.vise.is-revealed::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.vise:hover { border-color: var(--rust); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.08); }
.vise-num {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--rust);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.vise-bignum {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 5.6vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--rust);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(176, 74, 36, 0.15);
}
.vise h3 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.vise p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin: 0;
}
.vise-stat {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--rust);
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(176, 74, 36, 0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .vise-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   CH 4 — ALTERNATIVES
   ========================================================== */
.ch-alt {
  background: var(--paper-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.alt-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-top: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
.alt-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow 0.55s, border-color 0.4s;
}
.alt-card:hover { border-color: var(--rust); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.10); }
.alt-icon {
  color: var(--rust);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out-expo), color 0.3s;
}
.alt-card:hover .alt-icon { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05); color: var(--amber); }
.verdict {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--rust);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.verdict::before {
  content: "✕"; font-size: 11px;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rust); border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.alt-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 350;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 2.8vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.alt-card h3 em {
  color: var(--rust);
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(176, 74, 36, 0.18);
}
.alt-card p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.strike {
  text-decoration: line-through;
  text-decoration-color: var(--rust);
  text-decoration-thickness: 2px;
  color: var(--ink-3);
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .alt-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; } }

/* ==========================================================
   CH 5 — REVEAL
   ========================================================== */
.ch-reveal {
  background: var(--ink-0);
  color: var(--paper);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.ch-reveal .chapter-num { color: var(--ink-4); }
.ch-reveal h2.story { color: var(--paper); }
.reveal-aurora {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px circle at 18% 28%, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.14), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px circle at 82% 70%, rgba(232, 197, 118, 0.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(500px circle at 50% 50%, rgba(127, 223, 255, 0.06), transparent 60%);
  animation: auroraDrift 22s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
@keyframes auroraDrift {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  33%     { transform: translate(3%,-2%) scale(1.06); }
  66%     { transform: translate(-2%,3%) scale(1.04); }
}
.reveal-twin {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.diagram-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.diagram-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(600px circle at 50% 50%, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.06), transparent 60%);
}
.fc-diagram { width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* CSS transitions on SVG presentation attributes — JS sets the target value
   (more reliable across browsers than CSS keyframe animations on SVG attrs). */
.fc-diagram .fc-frame      { transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.6s var(--ease-out-expo); }
.fc-diagram .fc-cells > *  { transition: opacity 0.55s var(--ease-out-expo); }
.fc-diagram .fc-pipes > *  { transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.2s var(--ease-out-expo); }
.fc-diagram .fc-bldg       { transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo); }
.fc-diagram .fc-labels     { transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out-expo); }
.reveal-callouts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 72px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.callout {
  position: relative;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--teal-bright);
  padding: 16px 0 18px 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.04), transparent 50%);
}
.callout .num {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.2vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  text-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.callout .lbl {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.62);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .reveal-twin { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .reveal-callouts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   CH 6 — PLATFORM
   ========================================================== */
.ch-platform {
  background: var(--ink-1);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding-top: 14vh; padding-bottom: 14vh;
}
.ch-platform .chapter-num { color: var(--ink-4); }
.ch-platform h2.story { color: var(--paper); }
.platform-credit {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--ink-4);
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}
.platform-credit strong { color: var(--paper); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }

.spec-cinema {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.spec-cinema .cell {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 28px;
  background: var(--ink-1);
  transition: background 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.spec-cinema .cell::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(180px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.14), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.spec-cinema .cell:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.spec-cinema .cell:hover { background: #1b2729; }
.spec-cinema .cell-no {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-4);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.spec-cinema .cell .v {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--paper);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.spec-cinema .cell .v small {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink-4);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.spec-cinema .cell .l {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: var(--ink-4);
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .spec-cinema { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .spec-cinema { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.platform-detail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  margin-top: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.platform-detail p {
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.78);
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  max-width: 600px;
}
.platform-fleet {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--teal-bright);
  padding-left: 24px;
}
.platform-fleet .v {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 64px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--paper);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.platform-fleet .l {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .platform-detail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }

/* ==========================================================
   CH 6 — MODELS / LEADERSHIP / CONCLUSION (light section)
   ========================================================== */
.ch-models {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  color: var(--ink-1);
}
.ch-models h2.story { color: var(--ink-1); }
.ch-models .deck { color: var(--ink-2); }
.ch-models .body-prose { color: var(--ink-2); }

/* ==========================================================
   CLOSER
   ========================================================== */
.ch-closer {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--void);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 18vh 32px 14vh;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
}
.closer-canvas {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.closer-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.closer-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.closer-prose {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.9vw, 24px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.78);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 0 44px;
}
.closer-cta-row {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.closer-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.closer-meta .item .k {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-4);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.closer-meta .item .v {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--paper);
  font-weight: 400;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .closer-meta { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ==========================================================
   TRUST STRIP
   ========================================================== */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: 56px 32px;
}
.trust-inner { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.trust-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px 42px;
}
.trust-badge {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  width: 92px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}
.trust-badge:hover { opacity: 0.85; transform: translateY(-4px); }
.trust-badge svg { filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10)); border-radius: 50%; }
.trust-badge span {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.trust-badge span em {
  display: block; font-style: normal;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink-4); margin-top: 2px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .trust-badges { gap: 22px 26px; }
  .trust-badge { width: 76px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================== */
footer.site {
  background: var(--void);
  color: var(--ink-4);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-size: 12.5px;
}
.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px;
}
.footer-brand {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  color: var(--paper);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
}
.footer-brand .brand-mark.sm { background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink-0); }
.footer-meta { display: flex; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.footer-meta span { letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; font-size: 12.5px; }
.footer-meta a { transition: color 0.3s; letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; font-size: 12.5px; }
.footer-meta a:hover { color: var(--teal-bright); }

/* ==========================================================
   MAGNETIC / TILT
   ========================================================== */
[data-magnetic] { transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo); }
.tilt-card { transform-style: preserve-3d; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo); will-change: transform; }

/* ==========================================================
   SUBPAGE LAYOUT (about, technology, markets, contact)
   ========================================================== */
.subpage {
  padding-top: 96px;
}
.subpage .ch-hero {
  min-height: 65vh;
  padding-top: 12vh; padding-bottom: 8vh;
}
.subpage h1.story {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 104px);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  max-width: 18ch;
}
.subpage h2.story { font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 72px); }
.spec-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-top: 28px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 14.5px;
}
.spec-table th, .spec-table td {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.spec-table th {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.spec-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--paper-2); }
.spec-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.spec-table td { color: var(--ink-2); }
.spec-table tr:hover td { background: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.06); }

.pull-quote {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 350;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.3vw, 30px);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  margin: 36px 0;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal-bright);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.04), transparent 80%);
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
}
.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--line-soft), transparent);
  margin: 0;
}
.ch-thesis { background: var(--paper-3); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.ch-process { background: var(--paper); }
.ch-process .process-grid,
.ch-markets-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 18px; margin-top: 48px;
}
.process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
.ch-markets-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .ch-markets-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .process-grid, .ch-markets-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.process-step, .market-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow 0.5s, border-color 0.4s;
}
.process-step:hover, .market-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.08);
  background: var(--paper);
  border-color: rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.16);
}
.process-step .num, .market-card .num {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.process-step h4, .market-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 19px;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.process-step p, .market-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Contact form-ish layout */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 56px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }
.contact-card {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.contact-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.contact-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 14px 0; }
.contact-card ul li {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  padding: 8px 0 8px 22px;
  position: relative;
}
.contact-card ul li::before {
  content: "→"; position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.contact-email-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: var(--ink-0); color: var(--paper);
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.contact-email-btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.3); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ==========================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ========================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
  .marquee-track, .fc-module, .pre-orbit, .reveal-aurora { animation: none !important; }
  .preloader { display: none !important; }
  .split-chars .char, .split-words .word, .split-line { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .reveal-up { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   HERO IMAGE STAGE — real FuelCell Energy product imagery
   Cinematic "specimen case" treatment with scan lines, grid,
   floating spec tags, parallax tilt, glow pad, electron orbit.
   ========================================================== */
.hero-3d { /* keep CSS, but make it host the image stage now */
  position: relative;
  height: 560px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  perspective: 1600px;
}
.hero-img-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.hero-img-frame {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-0);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 80px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.18),
    0 80px 160px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.10),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.04);
}
.hero-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(0.85) contrast(1.06) brightness(0.92);
  transition: filter 0.6s, transform 8s linear;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  animation: heroImgDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroImgDrift {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1.05) translate(0, 0); }
  50%     { transform: scale(1.08) translate(-1%, -1%); }
}
.hero-img-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    /* teal tint */
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.08) 0%, transparent 30%, rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.4) 100%),
    /* vignette */
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 40%, transparent 40%, rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.6) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}
/* Animated scan line */
.hero-img-scan {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.7), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.7);
  animation: scanSweep 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes scanSweep {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0; }
  10%     { opacity: 1; }
  90%     { opacity: 1; }
  50%     { transform: translateY(560px); opacity: 1; }
}
/* Measurement grid */
.hero-img-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
/* Corner brackets */
.hero-img-frame::before,
.hero-img-frame::after,
.hero-img-stage::before,
.hero-img-stage::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-color: var(--teal-bright);
  border-style: solid;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 4;
}
.hero-img-frame::before { top: 10px; left: 10px; border-width: 1.5px 0 0 1.5px; }
.hero-img-frame::after  { top: 10px; right: 10px; border-width: 1.5px 1.5px 0 0; }
.hero-img-stage::before { bottom: 10px; left: 10px; border-width: 0 0 1.5px 1.5px; }
.hero-img-stage::after  { bottom: 10px; right: 10px; border-width: 0 1.5px 1.5px 0; }

/* Glow pad under the frame */
.hero-img-glow {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; bottom: -50px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80%; height: 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.25), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Image credit */
.hero-img-credit {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px; left: 14px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.55);
  background: rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Spec tags floating around the stage */
.hero-spec-tag {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  z-index: 6;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.12);
  animation: tagFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-spec-tag .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--teal-bright);
}
.hero-spec-tag.tag-1 { top: -18px; right: -10%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.hero-spec-tag.tag-2 { bottom: 22%; left: -16%; animation-delay: 2s; }
.hero-spec-tag.tag-3 { bottom: -16px; right: 8%; animation-delay: 4s; }
.hero-spec-tag.tag-2 .dot { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold); }
.hero-spec-tag.tag-3 .dot { background: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--amber); }

/* Connector lines from tags to image (decorative) */
.hero-spec-tag::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 30px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-bright), transparent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.hero-spec-tag.tag-1::after { right: 100%; top: 50%; }
.hero-spec-tag.tag-2::after { left: 100%; top: 50%; transform: rotate(180deg); transform-origin: left center; }
.hero-spec-tag.tag-3::after { right: 100%; top: 50%; }

/* Electron orbit ring around the frame */
.hero-orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: orbitSpin 32s linear infinite;
}
.hero-orbit-ring::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--teal-bright);
  top: -5px; left: 30%;
}
.hero-orbit-ring::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold);
  bottom: -3px; right: 30%;
}
@keyframes orbitSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-3d { height: 460px; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-spec-tag.tag-1 { right: 0; top: -18px; }
  .hero-spec-tag.tag-2 { left: -4px; }
  .hero-spec-tag.tag-3 { right: 4px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-3d { height: 360px; }
  .hero-spec-tag { font-size: 9.5px; padding: 5px 9px; }
  .hero-orbit-ring { inset: -16px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   TECH PAGE — image hero treatment (same component)
   ========================================================== */
.tech-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .tech-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   MARKETS — California map SVG
   ========================================================== */
.ca-map-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin: 56px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0d1415, #050807);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.ca-map-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px circle at 30% 40%, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(500px circle at 70% 70%, rgba(232, 197, 118, 0.07), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ca-map-header {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.ca-map-title {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--paper);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.ca-map-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--teal-bright); }
.ca-map-legend {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-4);
}
.ca-map-legend span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.ca-map-legend i {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--teal-bright);
}
.ca-map-legend i.gold { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold); }
.ca-map-legend i.amber { background: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--amber); }
.ca-map-svg {
  width: 100%; height: auto;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: block;
}
.ca-map-svg .ca-shape {
  fill: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.06);
  stroke: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.4);
  stroke-width: 1.2;
  stroke-dasharray: 2400;
  stroke-dashoffset: 2400;
  animation: caDraw 3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s forwards;
}
@keyframes caDraw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
.ca-map-svg .pge-zone {
  fill: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.04);
  stroke: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.25);
  stroke-width: 0.8;
  stroke-dasharray: 4 4;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: zoneFade 1.6s ease-out 2s forwards;
}
@keyframes zoneFade { to { opacity: 1; } }
.ca-map-marker {
  fill: var(--teal-bright);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.9));
  opacity: 0;
  animation: markerPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite, markerFadeIn 0.6s ease-out forwards;
}
.ca-map-marker.gold { fill: var(--gold); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(232, 197, 118, 0.9)); }
.ca-map-marker.amber { fill: var(--amber); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(230, 145, 72, 0.9)); }
@keyframes markerPulse {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50%     { transform: scale(1.25); }
}
@keyframes markerFadeIn { to { opacity: 1; } }
.ca-map-svg .marker-1 { animation-delay: 2.4s, 2.4s; }
.ca-map-svg .marker-2 { animation-delay: 2.6s, 2.6s; }
.ca-map-svg .marker-3 { animation-delay: 2.8s, 2.8s; }
.ca-map-svg .marker-4 { animation-delay: 3.0s, 3.0s; }
.ca-map-svg .marker-5 { animation-delay: 3.2s, 3.2s; }
.ca-map-svg .marker-6 { animation-delay: 3.4s, 3.4s; }
.ca-map-svg .marker-7 { animation-delay: 3.6s, 3.6s; }
.ca-map-svg .marker-label {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  fill: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.78);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: zoneFade 0.6s ease-out forwards;
  animation-delay: 3.8s;
}
.ca-map-footer {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-4);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================
   ABOUT — editorial hero portrait
   ========================================================== */
.editorial-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .editorial-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }
.editorial-portrait {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1c2426, #0a0e0c);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.editorial-portrait::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 40% 30%, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.10), transparent 50%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.03) 0 1px, transparent 1px 40px);
}
.editorial-portrait::after {
  content: "BR";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(120px, 16vw, 220px);
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.06);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.editorial-portrait .ep-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; left: 20px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  background: rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.6);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.editorial-portrait .ep-name {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px; left: 24px; right: 24px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.editorial-portrait .ep-name h3 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
  color: var(--paper);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.editorial-portrait .ep-name h3 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--teal-bright); }
.editorial-portrait .ep-name .role {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-4);
}
.editorial-portrait .ep-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--teal-bright);
}
.editorial-portrait .ep-corner.tl { top: 10px; left: 10px; border-width: 1.5px 0 0 1.5px; }
.editorial-portrait .ep-corner.tr { top: 10px; right: 10px; border-width: 1.5px 1.5px 0 0; }
.editorial-portrait .ep-corner.bl { bottom: 10px; left: 10px; border-width: 0 0 1.5px 1.5px; }
.editorial-portrait .ep-corner.br { bottom: 10px; right: 10px; border-width: 0 1.5px 1.5px 0; }

/* Editorial pull-quote — giant italic */
.editorial-quote {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 48px);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  position: relative;
  padding: 12px 0 12px 32px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.editorial-quote::before {
  content: """;
  position: absolute;
  left: -8px; top: -32px;
  font-size: 120px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.ch-reveal .editorial-quote { color: var(--paper); }

/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT — envelope animation
   ========================================================== */
.envelope-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin: 40px auto;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
}
.envelope-svg {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.envelope-flap, .envelope-body, .envelope-shadow {
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.envelope-wrap:hover .envelope-flap { transform: rotateX(-20deg); }
.envelope-body { fill: var(--ink-1); stroke: var(--teal-bright); stroke-width: 1.5; }
.envelope-flap { fill: var(--ink-0); stroke: var(--teal-bright); stroke-width: 1.5; transform-origin: top center; }
.envelope-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 800;
  stroke-dashoffset: 800;
  animation: envDraw 2.2s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.4s forwards;
}
.envelope-paper {
  fill: var(--paper);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: zoneFade 0.6s ease-out 1.4s forwards;
}
.envelope-text {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  fill: var(--ink-3);
  font-size: 5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: zoneFade 0.6s ease-out 1.8s forwards;
}
.envelope-glow {
  filter: url(#envGlow);
}
@keyframes envDraw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
.envelope-particle {
  fill: var(--teal-bright);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--teal-bright));
  opacity: 0;
  animation: envParticle 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.envelope-particle.p1 { animation-delay: 0s; }
.envelope-particle.p2 { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.envelope-particle.p3 { animation-delay: 1.6s; }
.envelope-particle.p4 { animation-delay: 2.4s; }
@keyframes envParticle {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translate(0, 0); }
  20%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(60px, -120px); }
}

/* ==========================================================
   ENGAGEMENT — stages flow line
   ========================================================== */
.stages-flow {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--teal-bright) 8%, var(--gold) 92%, transparent);
  z-index: 0;
  transform-origin: left;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 2.2s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.stage-rail.is-revealed .stages-flow { transform: scaleX(1); }
.stage-rail { position: relative; }

/* ==========================================================
   18. LIVE PG&E TOU CLOCK
   ========================================================== */
.tou-clock {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  margin-left: 14px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: border-color 0.4s, background 0.4s, color 0.4s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.tou-clock:hover { border-color: var(--ink-2); background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.95); }
.tou-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.2);
  animation: pulseDot 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tou-meta { display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; line-height: 1.1; }
.tou-period-row { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px; }
.tou-time { color: var(--ink-3); font-weight: 500; font-size: 9px; opacity: 0.85; }
.tou-period { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; font-size: 9.5px; }
.tou-rate { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 13px; color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; font-weight: 400; }

/* Tooltip on hover */
.tou-clock { position: relative; }
.tou-tip {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-4px);
  width: 320px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-0), #11181a);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.32), 0 0 30px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.12);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
  z-index: 200;
  white-space: normal;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}
.tou-tip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 100%; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border: 6px solid transparent;
  border-bottom-color: var(--ink-0);
}
.tou-clock:hover .tou-tip { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.tou-tip-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.tou-tip-body {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  font-family: var(--sans);
}
.tou-tip-body em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }
.tou-tip-foot {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 8.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ink-4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.topnav.is-dark .tou-rate { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.tou-clock[data-tou="rust"] .tou-rate { color: var(--rust); }
.tou-clock[data-tou="amber"] .tou-rate { color: var(--amber); }
.tou-clock[data-tou="rust"] .tou-dot { background: var(--rust); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(176, 74, 36, 0.25); }
.tou-clock[data-tou="rust"] .tou-period { color: var(--rust); }
.tou-clock[data-tou="amber"] .tou-dot { background: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(230, 145, 72, 0.22); }
.tou-clock[data-tou="amber"] .tou-period { color: var(--amber); }
.topnav.is-dark .tou-clock { background: rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.5); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); color: var(--paper); }
.topnav.is-dark .tou-clock .tou-time { color: var(--ink-4); }
.topnav.is-dark .tou-clock[data-tou="teal"] .tou-period { color: var(--teal-bright); }
@media (max-width: 1180px) { .tou-clock { display: none; } }

/* ==========================================================
   19. PAGE TRANSITION CURTAIN
   ========================================================== */
.page-curtain {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 9994;
  background: var(--void);
  pointer-events: none;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 100% 100%);
  transition: clip-path 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}
.page-curtain::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-bright) 0%, var(--aurora) 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
  opacity: 0.18;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-curtain.is-active { clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%); pointer-events: all; }
.page-curtain.is-reveal { clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0 0, 0 100%, 0 100%); transition: none; }
.page-curtain-mark {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: opacity 0.4s 0.15s, transform 0.4s 0.15s var(--ease-spring);
}
.page-curtain.is-active .page-curtain-mark { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* ==========================================================
   20. PARALLAX DEPTH — elements get --depth-y from JS
   ========================================================== */
[data-depth] {
  transform: translateY(var(--depth-y, 0));
  will-change: transform;
  transition: none;
}

/* ==========================================================
   21. COMMAND PALETTE — press / to open
   ========================================================== */
.cmd-palette {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 9995;
  display: none;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 12vh;
}
.cmd-palette.is-open { display: flex; animation: cmdFade 0.25s ease-out; }
@keyframes cmdFade { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
.cmd-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
}
.cmd-panel {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: min(640px, calc(100% - 32px));
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #11181a, #0a0e0c);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: cmdSlideIn 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
@keyframes cmdSlideIn { from { transform: translateY(-12px); opacity: 0; } to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; } }
.cmd-input-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.cmd-slash {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  width: 24px; text-align: center;
}
.cmd-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  outline: 0;
  color: var(--paper);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.cmd-input::placeholder { color: var(--ink-4); }
.cmd-hint {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-4);
}
.cmd-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 8px;
  margin: 0;
  max-height: 50vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.cmd-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.18s;
}
.cmd-item.is-active, .cmd-item:hover { background: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.12); }
.cmd-kind {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 8.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-4);
  padding: 3px 7px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  width: 48px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cmd-kind.page { color: var(--teal-bright); background: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.1); }
.cmd-kind.prod { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(232, 197, 118, 0.1); }
.cmd-kind.act  { color: var(--aurora); background: rgba(127, 223, 255, 0.1); }
.cmd-label { flex: 1; color: var(--paper); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500; }
.cmd-tag {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--ink-4);
}
.cmd-foot {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-4);
}
.cmd-foot kbd {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  margin: 0 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  color: var(--paper);
}

/* ==========================================================
   22. ELECTRON STORM PARTICLES
   ========================================================== */
.storm-particle {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--teal-bright), 0 0 28px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.45);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9988;
  transform: translate(var(--cx), var(--cy)) scale(0);
  animation: stormBurst 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.storm-particle.gold { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold), 0 0 28px rgba(232, 197, 118, 0.45); }
.storm-particle.cyan { background: var(--aurora); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--aurora), 0 0 28px rgba(127, 223, 255, 0.45); }
@keyframes stormBurst {
  0%   { transform: translate(var(--cx), var(--cy)) scale(0); opacity: 1; }
  20%  { transform: translate(calc(var(--cx) + var(--dx) * 0.2), calc(var(--cy) + var(--dy) * 0.2)) scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(calc(var(--cx) + var(--dx)), calc(var(--cy) + var(--dy))) scale(0.2); opacity: 0; }
}
.storm-flash {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.5), rgba(34, 211, 165, 0) 60%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9987;
  animation: stormFlash 0.8s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes stormFlash {
  0% { width: 0; height: 0; opacity: 1; }
  100% { width: 1800px; height: 1800px; opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   23. EASTER EGG VISUALS (10 triggers)
   ========================================================== */

/* Hint chip (bottom-right) — fades in after 4.5s on first load */
.egg-hint {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 22px; right: 22px;
  z-index: 9986;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.3);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--paper);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo), background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.egg-hint.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; cursor: pointer; }
.egg-hint:hover { background: rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.9); border-color: var(--teal-bright); }
.egg-hint .dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--teal-bright);
  animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.egg-hint kbd {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 1px 5px;
  margin: 0 1px;
  background: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.35);
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 9px;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* 2. Brand sweep — giant italic B flies across */
.egg-brand-sweep {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%; left: -240px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 9988;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: brandSweep 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.6));
}
@keyframes brandSweep {
  0%   { left: -240px; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-12deg) scale(0.7); }
  30%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { left: calc(100% + 240px); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(12deg) scale(1.1); }
}

/* 5. Big flash — full-screen plasma flash */
.egg-big-flash {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 9987;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.6) 0%, rgba(232, 197, 118, 0.3) 30%, transparent 70%);
  animation: bigFlashKf 1.2s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes bigFlashKf {
  0%   { opacity: 0; }
  20%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* 6. PSPS blackout — simulated outage */
.egg-psps {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 9987;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--void);
  animation: pspsFlicker 2.4s steps(1) forwards;
}
@keyframes pspsFlicker {
  0%   { opacity: 0; }
  5%   { opacity: 0.9; }
  8%   { opacity: 0.2; }
  10%  { opacity: 0.95; }
  20%  { opacity: 0.95; }
  22%  { opacity: 0.3; }
  25%  { opacity: 0.95; }
  90%  { opacity: 0.95; }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}
.egg-psps-label {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 9988;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--rust);
  background: rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.85);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(176, 74, 36, 0.5);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  animation: bigFlashKf 2.4s ease-out forwards;
}
.egg-psps-label .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--rust);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--rust);
  animation: pulseDot 0.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 7. Intensified trail (for 10s) — emit more often, brighter */
body.egg-trail-intense .cursor-trail {
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--teal-bright), 0 0 36px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.7);
}

/* 8. Neon pulse — all teal-bright elements glow brighter */
body.egg-neon { animation: neonHueShift 5s ease-in-out forwards; }
body.egg-neon .pulse-dot,
body.egg-neon .tou-dot,
body.egg-neon .product-card.is-revealed::before,
body.egg-neon .led {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.3) !important;
  filter: brightness(1.3) saturate(1.5);
}
@keyframes neonHueShift {
  0%,100% { filter: none; }
  50%     { filter: hue-rotate(-12deg) saturate(1.18); }
}

/* 9. Zen mode — hide all chrome, just content */
body.egg-zen .topnav,
body.egg-zen .chapter-rail,
body.egg-zen .scroll-progress,
body.egg-zen .egg-hint,
body.egg-zen .tou-clock,
body.egg-zen .grain { display: none; }

/* 10. Konami card */
.egg-konami-card {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 9996;
  background: rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  animation: cmdFade 0.35s ease-out;
}
.egg-kk-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: min(560px, calc(100% - 40px));
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #11181a, #0a0e0c);
  padding: 36px 36px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.6), 0 0 60px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.2);
  color: var(--paper);
  animation: cmdSlideIn 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.egg-kk-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.egg-kk-name {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.egg-kk-blurb {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.82);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.egg-kk-meta {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-4);
}
.egg-kk-meta a { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.egg-kk-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; right: 14px;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--ink-4);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.egg-kk-close:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--paper); }

/* ==========================================================
   21c. PLATFORM-AGNOSTIC OPTIONS (technology page)
   ========================================================== */
.platform-options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 36px 0 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .platform-options { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.po {
  position: relative;
  padding: 26px 24px 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo), background 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.po:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); border-color: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.3); }
.po-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  background: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.12);
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.po h4 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.po ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.po li {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.78);
  padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.po li::before {
  content: "›";
  position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.po-vendors {
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--ink-4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================
   21d. IMPORTANT DATES — URGENCY TIMELINE (technology page)
   ========================================================== */
.ch-dates {
  background: var(--ink-0);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.ch-dates .chapter-num { color: var(--ink-4); }
.ch-dates h2.story { color: var(--paper); }
.ch-dates h2.story em { color: var(--rust); text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(176, 74, 36, 0.4); }
.ch-dates .deck { color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.82); }

.dates-rail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}
@media (max-width: 1280px) { .dates-rail { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 800px)  { .dates-rail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.date-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #11181a, #0a0e0c);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 24px 22px 22px;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow 0.55s, border-color 0.4s;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.date-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.date-card.urgent::before { background: var(--rust); }
/* Light up the bar when section is in view (uses reveal-up trigger upward) */
.reveal-up.is-revealed ~ .dates-rail .date-card::before,
.dates-rail .date-card.is-revealed::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.date-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--teal-bright); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.15); }
.date-card.urgent:hover { border-color: var(--rust); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(176, 74, 36, 0.18); }
.date-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.12);
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.date-card.urgent .date-tag { background: rgba(176, 74, 36, 0.18); color: var(--rust); }
.date-when {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.date-card.urgent .date-when { color: var(--rust); }
.date-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.date-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.78);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.date-card p strong { color: var(--paper); font-weight: 600; }
.date-impact {
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.date-card.urgent .date-impact { color: var(--rust); }
.dates-cta {
  margin-top: 44px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: rgba(176, 74, 36, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(176, 74, 36, 0.25);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px;
}
.dates-cta-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--rust);
}

/* ==========================================================
   22a. MEANINGFUL FLOW ANIMATIONS — narrative motion across pages
   Each one tells a story: a journey, a transmission, a continuum.
   ========================================================== */

/* Engagement page: glowing traveler walks the stages-flow line */
.stages-flow { position: absolute; overflow: visible; }
.flow-traveler {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 2px var(--teal-bright),
    0 0 14px var(--teal-bright),
    0 0 28px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.6);
  animation: flowTravelerWalk 6s linear infinite;
}
.flow-traveler::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 100%; top: 50%;
  width: 80px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.6));
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
@keyframes flowTravelerWalk {
  0%   { left: 0%; }
  100% { left: 100%; }
}
.stage-rail:not(.is-revealed) .flow-traveler { display: none; }

/* About page: glowing dot travels along the career timeline rail */
.ct-line { position: relative; overflow: visible; }
.ct-traveler {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 2px var(--teal-bright),
    0 0 12px var(--teal-bright),
    0 0 24px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.5);
  animation: ctTraveler 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ct-traveler::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 100%; top: 50%;
  width: 60px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.55));
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
@keyframes ctTraveler {
  0%   { left: 0%; }
  44%  { left: 100%; }
  56%  { left: 100%; }
  100% { left: 0%; }
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .ct-traveler { display: none; } }

/* Markets page: radiating particles already use SVG <circle> inside .flow-radiate */
.flow-radiate circle { transition: none; }

/* ==========================================================
   22b. PRACTICES PAGE — 5 unique wow
   ========================================================== */
.commit-axis { margin: 8px 0 36px; padding: 22px 24px; background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: 8px; }
.ca-eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-2); margin-bottom: 22px; font-weight: 600; }
.ca-track { position: relative; height: 56px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ca-line { position: absolute; left: 8%; right: 12%; top: 50%; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-bright), var(--gold)); transform: translateY(-50%); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(34,211,165,0.3); }
.ca-pt { position: absolute; left: var(--at); top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 12px; text-align: center; transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring); }
.ca-pt::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--paper); border: 2px solid var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(34,211,165,0.15); transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; }
.ca-pt:hover { transform: translate(-50%, -56%); }
.ca-pt:hover::before { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.25); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(34,211,165,0.25); }
.ca-pt-label { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: -2px; transform: translateX(-50%); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--ink-1); white-space: nowrap; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; }
.ca-pt-sub { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: -6px; transform: translateX(-50%); font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 15px; color: var(--teal); white-space: nowrap; }
.ca-foot { padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ink-2); text-transform: uppercase; }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .commit-axis { padding: 18px 16px; }
  .ca-track { height: auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .ca-line { display: none; }
  .ca-pt { position: relative; left: auto !important; top: auto; transform: none; padding: 16px 12px; background: var(--paper); border-radius: 6px; }
  .ca-pt::before { position: relative; left: auto; top: auto; transform: none; display: inline-block; margin-right: 8px; vertical-align: middle; }
  .ca-pt-label, .ca-pt-sub { position: static; transform: none; display: block; }
  .ca-pt-sub { margin-bottom: 4px; }
}

.quick-pick { margin: 16px 0 48px; padding: 28px 28px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-0), #11181a); color: var(--paper); border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.quick-pick::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(600px circle at 80% 30%, rgba(34,211,165,0.12), transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; }
.qp-eyebrow { position: relative; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-bright); margin-bottom: 22px; font-weight: 600; }
.qp-q { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr auto; gap: 18px; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.qp-q-num { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--ink-4); }
.qp-q-text { font-family: var(--display); font-style: normal; font-size: 17px; color: var(--paper); line-height: 1.3; }
.qp-q-text em { font-style: italic; color: var(--teal-bright); }
.qp-opts { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.qp-opt { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 999px; background: transparent; color: rgba(246,243,236,0.7); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s; }
.qp-opt:hover { background: rgba(34,211,165,0.08); color: var(--paper); border-color: rgba(34,211,165,0.4); }
.qp-opt.is-active { background: var(--teal-bright); color: var(--ink-0); border-color: var(--teal-bright); font-weight: 600; }
.qp-out { position: relative; margin-top: 18px; padding: 18px 20px; background: rgba(34,211,165,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,165,0.25); border-radius: 8px; }
.qp-out-eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-bright); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.qp-out-label { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 21px; color: var(--paper); transition: color 0.3s; }
.qp-out.has-pick { background: rgba(34,211,165,0.18); border-color: var(--teal-bright); }
.qp-out.has-pick .qp-out-label { color: var(--teal-bright); }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .qp-q { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; padding: 16px 0; }
  .qp-opts { width: 100%; }
  .qp-opt { flex: 1; text-align: center; }
}

.product-card .card-counter { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 12px; padding-top: 10px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-soft); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ink-2); text-transform: uppercase; }
.product-card .cc-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal-bright); box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--teal-bright); animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite; flex-shrink: 0; }
.product-card .cc-n { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 14px; color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; }
.product-card .cc-l { color: var(--ink-2); }

.product-card .day-peek { position: absolute; right: -8px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(8px); width: 240px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-0), #11181a); color: var(--paper); border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.35s, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo); z-index: 10; border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,165,0.25); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); }
.product-card:hover .day-peek { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }
.dp-head { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-bright); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.day-peek ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.day-peek li { font-size: 11.5px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgba(246,243,236,0.82); padding: 4px 0 4px 14px; position: relative; }
.day-peek li::before { content: "›"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--teal-bright); font-weight: 600; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .product-card .day-peek { display: none; } }

.products-grid.has-beam { position: relative; }
.products-grid.has-beam::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -40px; background: radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(34,211,165,0.08), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s; opacity: 0; }
.products-grid.has-beam:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.product-card.is-pulse { animation: cardPulse 1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) 3; }
@keyframes cardPulse {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(10,14,12,0.10); }
  50%     { transform: scale(1.03); box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(34,211,165,0.35), 0 0 0 4px rgba(34,211,165,0.15); }
}

/* ==========================================================
   23a. CAL.COM CTA — secondary button + floating pill + block
   ========================================================== */
.cal-secondary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.cal-secondary .cal-icon { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; }
.cal-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--teal-bright); background: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.06); }

/* Floating Cal pill (bottom-left, every page) */
.cal-pill {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 22px; left: 22px;
  z-index: 9986;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-0), #11181a);
  color: var(--paper);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.25);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo), background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.18), 0 0 30px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.12);
}
.cal-pill.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.cal-pill:hover { border-color: var(--teal-bright); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #11181a, #1a2426); }
.cal-pill-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: -2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-bright), var(--aurora), var(--gold));
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.cal-pill:hover .cal-pill-glow { opacity: 0.35; }
.cal-pill-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--teal-bright);
  animation: pulseDot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.cal-pill-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; line-height: 1.1; }
.cal-pill-eyebrow { color: var(--teal-bright); font-size: 8.5px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; }
.cal-pill-text { color: var(--paper); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: none; font-weight: 500; }
.cal-pill-arrow { color: var(--paper); transition: transform 0.3s; }
.cal-pill:hover .cal-pill-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cal-pill { bottom: 14px; left: 14px; padding: 8px 12px 8px 10px; }
  .cal-pill-meta { display: none; }
}

/* Cal block on contact page (faux calendar visual) */
.cal-block {
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding: 28px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-0), #11181a);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.2);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: 32px; align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.cal-block::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(600px circle at 80% 20%, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.14), transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .cal-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; } }
.cal-block-left { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cal-block-eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-bright); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cal-block-title { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 36px); line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.015em; color: var(--paper); margin: 0 0 12px; }
.cal-block-blurb { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.78); margin: 0 0 20px; }
.cal-block-right { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cal-cal-svg { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; }
.cal-month { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-bright); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.cal-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cd { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; padding: 6px 0; text-align: center; color: var(--ink-4); border-radius: 4px; transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s; }
.cd.l { color: rgba(246,243,236,0.4); font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; }
.cd.active { background: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.18); color: var(--teal-bright); font-weight: 500; }
.cd:not(.l):not(.active):hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); color: var(--paper); }
.cal-slots { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); }
.cal-slot { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; padding: 6px 8px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); border-radius: 4px; color: var(--ink-4); text-align: center; transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s; }
.cal-slot.is-pick { background: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.16); color: var(--teal-bright); border-color: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.4); }
.cal-slot:not(.is-pick):hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); color: var(--paper); }

/* Clickable envelope on contact page */
.envelope-clickable { display: block; position: relative; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo); }
.envelope-clickable:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.envelope-hint {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px; right: 8px;
  z-index: 5;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-0);
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s, transform 0.35s;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.4);
}
.envelope-clickable:hover .envelope-hint { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.envelope-clickable:hover .envelope-flap { transform: rotateX(-25deg); }

/* ==========================================================
   23b. HOMEPAGE — THESIS LINK SECTION
   ========================================================== */
.ch-thesis-link {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.thesis-link-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .thesis-link-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; } }
.thesis-link-left h2 { margin-bottom: 24px; }

.thesis-link-card {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-1), var(--ink-0));
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 32px 32px 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow 0.55s, border-color 0.4s;
}
.thesis-link-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(500px circle at 80% 30%, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.12), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.thesis-link-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.18), 0 0 50px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--teal-bright);
}
.thesis-link-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.tlc-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
}
.tlc-toc {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 18px;
}
.tlc-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), color 0.3s;
}
.thesis-link-card:hover .tlc-item { transform: translateX(4px); }
.tlc-item:hover { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.tlc-n {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--ink-4);
  width: 24px;
}
.tlc-l {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.tlc-cta {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.tlc-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  font-size: 16px;
}
.thesis-link-card:hover .tlc-arrow { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* ==========================================================
   24. PER-PAGE WOW STYLES
   ========================================================== */

/* ---- HOME · vise card flip ---- */
.vise { perspective: 1200px; }
.vise-back {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  padding: 32px 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-1), var(--ink-0));
  color: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.vise > *:not(.vise-back) { backface-visibility: hidden; -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden; }
.vise { transform-style: preserve-3d; transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo); }
.vise.is-flipped { transform: rotateY(180deg); }
/* .vise-back stays at rotateY(180deg) so when parent flips, it reads correctly */
.vise-back-eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-bright); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.vise-back p { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--paper); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.vise-back-hint { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--ink-4); }

/* ---- HOME · hero image explode state ---- */
.hero-img-stage.is-exploded .hero-img-frame {
  animation: heroExplode 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
@keyframes heroExplode {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); filter: none; }
  30%  { transform: scale(1.04) rotate(-1deg); filter: hue-rotate(20deg) saturate(1.5); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); filter: none; }
}

/* ---- HOME · product card hover-reveal includes ---- */
.product-card .pc-includes-hover { transition: max-height 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo), opacity 0.5s; }

/* ---- HOME · marquee scroll-past ---- */
.marquee-strip.has-passed .marquee-track { animation-duration: 90s; }

/* ---- TECH · spec cell flip ---- */
.spec-cinema .cell { perspective: 1200px; cursor: pointer; }
.cell-back {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-0), #11181a);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.spec-cinema .cell { transform-style: preserve-3d; transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out-expo); }
.spec-cinema .cell.is-flipped { transform: rotateY(180deg); }
/* .cell-back stays at rotateY(180deg) so when parent flips, it reads correctly */
.spec-cinema .cell > *:not(.cell-back) { backface-visibility: hidden; -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden; }
.cell-back-eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-bright); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.cell-back p { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--paper); margin: 0 0 10px; }
.cell-back-hint { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 8.5px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--ink-4); }
.spec-cinema .cell.is-highlighted { background: #243032 !important; transform: translateY(-3px); transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), background 0.3s; }
.spec-cinema .cell.is-highlighted::before { opacity: 1; }

/* ---- TECH · efficiency bars ---- */
.eff-bars { margin-top: 48px; padding: 32px 28px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); border-radius: 8px; }
.eff-bars-eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-4); margin-bottom: 20px; display: block; }
.eff-bar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr 56px; gap: 14px; align-items: center; padding: 8px 0; }
.eff-label { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.82); }
.eff-track { height: 10px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); border-radius: 999px; overflow: hidden; }
.eff-fill { display: block; height: 100%; width: var(--pct); border-radius: 999px; transform-origin: left; animation: effBarFill 1.4s var(--ease-out-expo) both; }
.eff-fill.grid { background: var(--rust); }
.eff-fill.fce  { background: var(--teal-bright); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.5); }
.eff-fill.chp  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-bright), var(--gold)); box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.4); }
@keyframes effBarFill { from { transform: scaleX(0); } to { transform: scaleX(1); } }
.eff-val { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--paper); text-align: right; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .eff-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4px; } .eff-val { text-align: left; } }

/* ---- TECH · size compare ---- */
.size-compare { margin-top: 48px; padding: 32px 28px; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: 8px; }
.size-compare-eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.size-compare-row { display: flex; gap: 32px; align-items: flex-end; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.size-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex: 1; min-width: 140px; }
.size-icon { background: var(--ink-1); border-radius: 4px; }
.size-fce  { width: 174px; height: 126px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1c2426, #0a0e0c); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.16); }
.size-cntr { width: 120px; height: 36px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-2), var(--ink-1)); }
.size-car  { width: 57px;  height: 30px; background: var(--ink-3); border-radius: 6px; }
.size-label { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--ink-1); }
.size-meta { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ink-3); text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ---- TECH · pull-quote ripple ---- */
.pull-quote.is-rippled { animation: pqRipple 1.2s ease-out; }
@keyframes pqRipple {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.4); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 50px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0); }
}

/* ---- MARKETS · highlight + tooltip + queue viz ---- */
.vertical.is-highlighted { background: var(--ink-0) !important; color: var(--paper) !important; transform: translateY(-6px) !important; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.18) !important; border-color: var(--teal-bright) !important; }
.vertical.is-highlighted .num, .vertical.is-highlighted h3, .vertical.is-highlighted p { color: var(--paper); }
.vertical.is-highlighted .tag { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.air-cell { position: relative; }
.air-tooltip { position: absolute; top: -32px; left: 16px; right: 16px; padding: 7px 12px; background: var(--ink-0); color: var(--paper); border-radius: 4px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s; }
.air-cell:hover .air-tooltip { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.vertical-note { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo), margin 0.4s; margin-top: 0; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--teal); padding: 0; }
.vertical.is-expanded .vertical-note { max-height: 80px; margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px dashed rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.25); }
.vertical.spotlight.is-expanded .vertical-note { color: var(--teal-bright); border-top-color: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.4); }

.queue-viz { margin-top: 28px; padding: 24px 22px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.queue-viz-eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-4); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.queue-viz-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.queue-bar { position: relative; }
.queue-fill { display: block; height: 12px; border-radius: 999px; transform-origin: left; animation: effBarFill 1.6s var(--ease-out-expo) both; }
.queue-fill.pge { background: var(--rust); width: var(--pct); }
.queue-fill.bcal { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-bright), var(--gold)); width: var(--pct); box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.4); }
.queue-label { display: block; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--paper); margin-top: 6px; }

/* ---- ABOUT · career timeline ---- */
.career-timeline { margin: 48px 0 0; padding: 32px 28px; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: 8px; }
.ct-eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ct-rail { position: relative; padding: 12px 0 0; min-height: 120px; }
.ct-line { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 28px; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-bright) 0%, var(--gold) 100%); }
.ct-point { position: absolute; left: var(--at); top: 0; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 160px; text-align: center; }
.ct-point::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 22px; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--paper); border: 2px solid var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.15); }
.ct-year { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 22px; color: var(--ink-1); margin-bottom: 36px; }
.ct-note { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.5; text-transform: uppercase; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .ct-rail { padding: 12px 0 0; } .ct-line { display: none; } .ct-point { position: relative; left: auto !important; top: auto; transform: none; width: 100%; text-align: left; padding: 14px 0 14px 28px; } .ct-point::before { left: 6px; top: 18px; } .ct-year { margin-bottom: 6px; } }

/* ---- ABOUT · portrait develop ---- */
.editorial-portrait.is-developed::before { filter: brightness(1.4) saturate(1.4); transition: filter 1.2s; }

/* ---- ABOUT · principles strip ---- */
.principles-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 12px; padding: 24px 0; margin: 32px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); }
.principle { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px; padding: 0 12px; border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); }
.principle:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.p-num { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 24px; color: var(--teal-bright); line-height: 1; }
.p-text { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--paper); text-transform: uppercase; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .principles-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; } .principle { border-left: 0; padding: 0; } }

/* ---- ABOUT · body prose shimmer ---- */
.p-shimmer.is-revealed { animation: pShimmer 1.4s ease-out 0.3s both; }
@keyframes pShimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

/* ---- CONTACT · typing electrons ---- */
.type-electron {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--teal-bright);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9988;
  animation: typeElectron 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}
@keyframes typeElectron {
  0%   { transform: translate(var(--sx), var(--sy)) scale(0.4); opacity: 0; }
  20%  { opacity: 1; transform: translate(var(--sx), var(--sy)) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(var(--ex), var(--ey)) scale(0.2); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ---- CONTACT · submit button intensity ---- */
form.contact button {
  background: hsl(calc(0deg + 162 * var(--fill, 0)), 80%, calc(8% + 32% * var(--fill, 0))) !important;
  color: var(--paper);
}

/* ---- CONTACT · founder-online ---- */
.founder-online { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 12px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-bright); }
.founder-online .fo-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal-bright); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.18); animation: pulseDot 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* ---- CONTACT · FAQ accordion ---- */
.faq-accord { margin-top: 32px; padding: 24px 24px; background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: 8px; }
.faq-eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.faq-item { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.faq-item summary { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 18px; color: var(--ink-1); cursor: pointer; padding-right: 24px; position: relative; list-style: none; }
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after { content: "+"; position: absolute; right: 4px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 22px; color: var(--teal); transition: transform 0.3s; }
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: "−"; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg); }
.faq-a { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.6; padding-top: 10px; }

/* ---- CONTACT · CA time strip ---- */
.ca-time-strip { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; margin: 28px 0; padding: 20px 24px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-0), #11181a); color: var(--paper); border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); }
.cts-tag { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-bright); }
.cts-time { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 32px; line-height: 1; color: var(--paper); }
.cts-time small { font-family: var(--mono); font-style: normal; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--ink-4); margin-left: 4px; }
.cts-date { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ink-4); text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ---- ENGAGEMENT · stage substeps + progress + timeline ---- */
.stage-substeps { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; transition: max-height 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo); }
.stage.is-expanded .stage-substeps { max-height: 240px; margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px dashed rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.25); }
.stage-substeps li { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--ink-2); padding: 4px 0 4px 16px; position: relative; }
.stage-substeps li::before { content: "→"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; }
.engagement-progress { position: relative; height: 6px; background: var(--paper-2); border-radius: 999px; margin: 12px 0 36px; overflow: hidden; }
.ep-fill { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-bright), var(--gold)); transition: width 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.4); }
.ep-label { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 0; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--ink-3); text-transform: uppercase; }
.timeline-strip { margin-top: 48px; padding: 26px 30px; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: 8px; }
.ts-eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); margin-bottom: 26px; }
.ts-track { position: relative; height: 36px; }
.ts-track::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 50%; height: 1px; background: var(--line); transform: translateY(-50%); }
.ts-tick { position: absolute; left: var(--at); top: 0; transform: translateX(-50%); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ink-3); padding-top: 22px; }
.ts-tick::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 12px; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal-bright); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.18); }
.ts-progress { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-bright), var(--gold)); transform: translateY(-50%); width: 78%; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.5); }

.scope-card.has-focus li:not(:hover) { opacity: 0.4; transition: opacity 0.3s; }

/* ---- INCENTIVE · SGIP tooltip + ITC calc ---- */
.sgip-step { position: relative; cursor: pointer; }
.sgip-tooltip { position: absolute; bottom: calc(100% + 8px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); padding: 6px 10px; background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink-1); border-radius: 4px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; white-space: nowrap; transition: opacity 0.3s; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); z-index: 2; }
.sgip-step:hover .sgip-tooltip { opacity: 1; }

.itc-calc { margin: 56px 0; padding: 36px 32px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-0), #11181a); color: var(--paper); border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.itc-calc::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(600px circle at 80% 30%, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.12), transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; }
.itc-calc-eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-bright); margin-bottom: 24px; position: relative; }
.itc-calc-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative; }
.itc-calc-row label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ink-4); text-transform: uppercase; }
.itc-calc-row label span:last-child { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 20px; color: var(--paper); letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; font-weight: 400; }
.itc-slider { -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; width: 100%; height: 6px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); outline: none; }
.itc-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb { -webkit-appearance: none; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal-bright); cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.6); }
.itc-slider::-moz-range-thumb { width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal-bright); cursor: pointer; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.6); }
.itc-calc-out { margin-top: 24px; padding: 20px 22px; background: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.06); border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.2); position: relative; }
.itc-out-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 6px 0; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.itc-out-row span:first-child { color: var(--ink-4); }
.itc-out-row span:last-child { color: var(--paper); font-weight: 600; }
.itc-out-row:last-child span:last-child { color: var(--teal-bright); font-size: 18px; }
.itc-calc-foot { margin-top: 18px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ink-4); position: relative; }

.scenario-pick { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; margin: 32px 0 18px; }
.sp-eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); margin-right: 8px; }
.sp-opt { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 7px 14px; background: var(--paper-2); color: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s; }
.sp-opt:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }
.sp-opt.is-active { background: var(--ink-0); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--ink-0); }

.pool-sample { margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-soft); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--teal); text-transform: uppercase; }
.stack-total { margin-top: 12px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ink-3); text-transform: uppercase; }
.stack-total strong { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 22px; color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; font-weight: 400; }

/* ---- DG WIRE · subscriber counter + ticker + popover ---- */
.sub-counter { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; padding-top: 28px; margin-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); }
.sub-c-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.sub-c-num { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 32px; color: var(--teal-bright); line-height: 1; }
.sub-c-num small { font-family: var(--mono); font-style: normal; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-4); margin-left: 2px; }
.sub-c-lbl { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--ink-4); text-transform: uppercase; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .sub-counter { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; } }

.headline-ticker { margin: 36px 0; padding: 18px 0; background: var(--paper); border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.ht-eyebrow { padding: 0 22px 10px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); }
.ht-track { display: flex; gap: 28px; padding: 0 22px; white-space: nowrap; font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 19px; color: var(--ink-1); animation: marquee 36s linear infinite; }
.ht-sep { color: var(--teal-bright); font-style: normal; }

.topic-tag { position: relative; }
.topic-popover { position: absolute; bottom: calc(100% + 10px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px); min-width: 220px; max-width: 280px; padding: 10px 14px; background: var(--ink-0); color: var(--paper); border-radius: 6px; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s; box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); z-index: 4; }
.topic-popover::after { content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: -5px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg); width: 10px; height: 10px; background: var(--ink-0); }
.topic-tag:hover .topic-popover { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }

.confirm-preview { margin-top: 18px; padding: 18px 18px; background: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.2); border-radius: 8px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--paper); }
.cp-head { color: var(--teal-bright); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 9.5px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.cp-from, .cp-to, .cp-subj { padding: 2px 0; color: var(--ink-4); }
.cp-to-val { color: var(--paper); }
.cp-body { margin-top: 8px; padding-top: 8px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.75); font-family: var(--sans); }

.wire-stack .wire-paper.is-front { transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(0) scale(1.04); z-index: 10; box-shadow: 0 60px 120px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.5), 0 0 60px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.25); }

/* ---- PFSA · v11 sections ---- */
.pfsa-14-day,
.pfsa-sample,
.pfsa-zip,
.pfsa-pricing,
.pfsa-rate-ctx { padding: 60px 32px; }
.pfsa-14-day { background: var(--paper-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.pfsa-sample { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-0), #11181a); color: var(--paper); }
.pfsa-zip { background: var(--paper); }
.pfsa-pricing { background: var(--paper-3); }
.pfsa-rate-ctx { background: var(--ink-1); color: var(--paper); }
.pfsa-14-inner, .pfsa-sample-inner, .pfsa-zip-inner, .pfsa-pricing-inner, .pfsa-rate-inner { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.pfsa-14-eyebrow, .pfsa-sample-eyebrow, .pfsa-zip-eyebrow, .pfsa-pricing-eyebrow, .pfsa-rate-eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.pfsa-sample-eyebrow, .pfsa-rate-eyebrow { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.pfsa-14-title, .pfsa-sample-title, .pfsa-pricing-title { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 60px); line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin: 0 0 28px; }
.pfsa-sample-title { color: var(--paper); }
.pfsa-14-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr); gap: 8px; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .pfsa-14-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 700px)  { .pfsa-14-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.pfsa-day { background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); padding: 14px 12px; border-radius: 6px; transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow 0.5s; opacity: 0; animation: fadeRise 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards; animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * 0.04s); }
.pfsa-day:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.08); }
.pfsa-day-n { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 22px; color: var(--teal); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.pfsa-day-l { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.4; text-transform: uppercase; }
.pfsa-sample-pages { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .pfsa-sample-pages { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.ps-page { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 18px; transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s; }
.ps-page:hover { background: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.08); border-color: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.3); }
.ps-n { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--teal-bright); text-transform: uppercase; }
.ps-t { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 16px; color: var(--paper); }
.pfsa-zip-row { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: center; margin: 28px 0 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pfsa-zip-input { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-align: center; padding: 16px 22px; background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: 6px; color: var(--ink-1); width: 200px; transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; }
.pfsa-zip-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal-bright); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.12); }
.pfsa-zip-out { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.pfsa-zip-l { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--ink-3); text-transform: uppercase; }
.pfsa-zip-v { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 22px; color: var(--ink-3); transition: color 0.3s; }
.pfsa-zip-v[data-s="ok"]   { color: var(--teal); }
.pfsa-zip-v[data-s="wait"] { color: var(--amber); }
.pfsa-zip-v[data-s="no"]   { color: var(--rust); }
.pfsa-zip-foot { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ink-3); text-transform: uppercase; }
.pfsa-pricing-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 32px 0 0; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: 6px; }
.pfsa-pricing-list li { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 16px 22px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-2); }
.pfsa-pricing-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.pfsa-pricing-list li span:first-child { font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-1); }
.pfsa-pricing-list li span:last-child { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--teal); text-transform: uppercase; }
.pfsa-rate-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin: 28px 0 14px; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .pfsa-rate-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.pfsa-rate-cell { padding: 22px 20px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); border-radius: 8px; }
.prv { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 42px; color: var(--teal-bright); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.prl { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ink-4); line-height: 1.5; text-transform: uppercase; }
.pfsa-rate-foot { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ink-4); text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ==========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .chapter { padding: 12vh 20px 10vh; min-height: auto; }
  h1.hero-title { font-size: clamp(40px, 11vw, 68px); }
  h2.story { font-size: clamp(32px, 9vw, 56px); }
  .ch-hero { padding-top: 12vh; }
  .hero-cta-row { gap: 10px; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-ghost { padding: 12px 18px; font-size: 13.5px; }
  .vise { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .alt-card { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .platform-credit { font-size: 10.5px; }
  .closer-meta { gap: 20px; }
  .tou-clock { display: none; }
  .egg-hint { bottom: 14px; right: 14px; font-size: 9px; padding: 6px 10px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   25. ABOVE-FOLD CREDENTIALS RIBBON  (after hero, before marquee)
   ========================================================== */
.creds-ribbon {
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper) 0%, var(--paper-2) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: 26px 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.creds-ribbon::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(420px circle at 14% 50%, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.06), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(420px circle at 86% 50%, rgba(232, 197, 118, 0.05), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.creds-inner {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
}
.creds-label {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.creds-label::after {
  content: ""; display: inline-block;
  width: 36px; height: 1px; background: var(--line);
}
.creds-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 4px 0;
}
.creds-list li {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.creds-list li:last-child { border-right: none; }
.creds-list .k {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
}
.creds-list .v {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .creds-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .creds-list { gap: 6px 0; }
  .creds-list li { padding: 4px 12px; font-size: 12px; }
  .creds-list .v { font-size: 14px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   26. LIVE SCOREBOARD  (after marquee, before products)
   ========================================================== */
.ch-scoreboard {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink-0);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  padding: 12vh 32px 12vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ch-scoreboard::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px circle at 18% 28%, rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px circle at 82% 76%, rgba(127, 223, 255, 0.06), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ch-scoreboard .chapter-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ch-scoreboard .chapter-num { color: var(--ink-4); }
.ch-scoreboard h2 { color: var(--paper); }
.ch-scoreboard .deck { color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.72); }
.scoreboard-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  margin-top: 56px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sb-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink-0);
  padding: 36px 28px 30px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  transition: background 0.5s, transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sb-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--teal-bright), transparent);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s;
}
.sb-card:hover { background: #0f1614; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.sb-card:hover::after { opacity: 0.9; }
.sb-pulse {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.6);
  animation: sbPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes sbPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.6); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 211, 165, 0); }
}
.sb-tag {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-4);
}
.sb-value {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 5.4vw, 72px);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--paper);
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #b8c7c1 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.sb-unit {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--teal-bright);
}
.sb-rule { height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.sb-rule span {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%; width: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--teal-bright), transparent);
  animation: sbScan 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes sbScan { 0% { transform: translateX(-100%); } 100% { transform: translateX(350%); } }
.sb-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.72);
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--display);
}
.sb-sub strong { color: var(--paper); font-style: normal; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 500; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .scoreboard-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .scoreboard-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   27. COMPARISON MATRIX  (after why-now, before thesis-link)
   ========================================================== */
.ch-vs {
  background: var(--paper-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: 14vh 32px 14vh;
}
.vs-table {
  margin-top: 56px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1.1fr 1fr 1.1fr 1fr;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.06);
}
.vs-head {
  display: contents;
}
.vs-head .vs-h {
  background: var(--ink-0);
  color: var(--paper);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 22px 18px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.vs-head .vs-h:last-child { border-right: none; }
.vs-head .vs-bcal { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f5e54, #0a3b35); color: var(--paper); position: relative; }
.vs-head .vs-bcal::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-bright), var(--aurora));
}
.vs-row {
  display: contents;
}
.vs-row > div {
  padding: 22px 18px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  background: var(--paper);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.vs-row > div:last-child { border-right: none; }
.vs-row > .vs-criterion {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  background: var(--paper-2);
}
.vs-row:hover > div { background: #f9f6ee; }
.vs-row:hover > .vs-criterion { background: #f0eedf; }
.vs-row > .vs-cell { position: relative; padding-left: 38px; }
.vs-row > .vs-cell::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 50%;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  color: var(--ink-3);
}
.vs-row > .vs-cell.yes::before {
  content: "✓";
  background: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.18);
  color: #0f5e54;
}
.vs-row > .vs-cell.no::before {
  content: "✕";
  background: rgba(176, 74, 36, 0.16);
  color: var(--rust);
}
.vs-row > .vs-cell.partial::before {
  content: "~";
  background: rgba(232, 197, 118, 0.22);
  color: #8a6b1d;
}
.vs-row > .vs-cell.yes { color: var(--ink-1); }
.vs-row > .vs-cell.no { color: var(--ink-3); text-decoration: line-through; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-decoration-color: rgba(176,74,36,0.4); }
.vs-foot {
  margin-top: 28px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .vs-table {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .vs-head .vs-h:nth-child(n+3), .vs-row > div:nth-child(n+3) { display: none; }
  .vs-mobile-toggle { display: block; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .vs-table { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vs-row > div { border-right: none; }
  .vs-row > .vs-criterion { padding: 14px 18px 8px; background: var(--ink-1); color: var(--paper); }
  .vs-row > .vs-criterion::before {
    content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 12px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--teal-bright); margin-right: 8px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   28. CALIFORNIA COVERAGE MAP
   ========================================================== */
.ch-coverage {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: 14vh 32px 14vh;
}
.coverage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  margin-top: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.coverage-map {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--paper-2), var(--paper-3));
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.coverage-map::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10,14,12,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10,14,12,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.ca-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ca-svg path {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 30px rgba(15, 94, 84, 0.18));
}
.cov-pin circle {
  fill: var(--teal-bright);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.8));
  animation: covPin 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: center;
}
.cov-pin text {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  fill: var(--ink-1);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
@keyframes covPin {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
}
.cov-pin.pin-1 circle { animation-delay: 0s; }
.cov-pin.pin-2 circle { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.cov-pin.pin-3 circle { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.cov-pin.pin-4 circle { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.cov-pin.pin-5 circle { animation-delay: 1.6s; }
.cov-pin.pin-6 circle { animation-delay: 2.0s; }
.cov-pin circle:nth-of-type(2) {
  fill: none; stroke: var(--teal-bright); stroke-width: 1;
  animation: covRing 3.4s ease-out infinite;
  opacity: 0;
}
@keyframes covRing {
  0% { r: 5; opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { r: 18; opacity: 0; }
}
.coverage-legend {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px;
}
.cl-row {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.cl-row:first-child { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; }
.cl-dot {
  width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cl-dot.in { background: var(--teal-bright); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34,211,165,0.16); }
.cl-dot.out { background: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(230,145,72,0.16); }
.cl-dot.off { background: var(--rust); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(176,74,36,0.14); }
.cl-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.cl-text strong {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.cl-text span { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); }
.coverage-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.csat {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.csat .k {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
}
.csat .v { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-1); font-weight: 500; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .coverage-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .cov-pin text { font-size: 12px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   29. DEAL ANATOMY  (5-step horizontal stepper)
   ========================================================== */
.ch-anatomy {
  background: var(--ink-1);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  padding: 14vh 32px 14vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.ch-anatomy::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px circle at 50% 40%, rgba(34,211,165,0.06), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ch-anatomy .chapter-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ch-anatomy .chapter-num { color: var(--ink-4); }
.ch-anatomy h2 { color: var(--paper); }
.ch-anatomy .deck { color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.72); }
.anatomy-rail {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0; margin: 64px 0 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ana-step {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink-1);
  padding: 32px 24px 28px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  min-height: 280px;
  transition: background 0.5s, transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.ana-step:hover { background: #1f2a2c; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ana-step::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-bright), var(--aurora));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.ana-step:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.ana-step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute; top: 32px; right: -12px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--ink-1);
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.ana-num {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ana-when {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-4);
}
.ana-step h4 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--paper);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0;
}
.ana-step p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.ana-deliv {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .anatomy-rail { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ana-step:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .anatomy-rail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   30. SAVINGS / BILL STACK VISUALIZER
   ========================================================== */
.ch-stack {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: 14vh 32px 14vh;
}
.bill-stack-wrap {
  margin-top: 56px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 60px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: end;
}
.bs-col {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.bs-label {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  text-align: center;
}
.bs-bar {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column-reverse;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.05);
}
.bs-bar-before { height: 540px; }
.bs-bar-after { height: 346px; align-self: end; }
.bs-seg {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 0 16px;
  color: var(--paper);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-origin: bottom;
  animation: bsRise 1.2s var(--ease-out-expo) both;
}
.bs-seg span {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
@keyframes bsRise {
  from { transform: scaleY(0); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.seg-energy { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #b04a24, #8c3a1c); animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.seg-demand { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #c4651e, #a3531a); animation-delay: 0.18s; }
.seg-tou { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #d6802b, #b86d23); animation-delay: 0.26s; }
.seg-pcia { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #d18027, #a96720); animation-delay: 0.34s; }
.seg-psps { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #6b3b1a, #4a2812); color: var(--paper); animation-delay: 0.42s; }
.seg-ppa { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #22d3a5, #0f5e54); color: var(--ink-0); animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.seg-ppa span { color: var(--ink-0); }
.seg-residual { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #6b7873, #4a5550); animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.bs-total {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 6px;
}
.bs-savings {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--sans);
}
.bs-arrow {
  align-self: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--teal);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 240px;
}
.bs-foot {
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  font-family: var(--display);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .bill-stack-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .bs-arrow { padding-bottom: 0; transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .bs-bar-before { height: 420px; }
  .bs-bar-after { height: 270px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   31. PEOPLE PILLAR  (founder + advisors)
   ========================================================== */
.ch-people {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: 14vh 32px 14vh;
}
.people-grid {
  margin-top: 56px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}
.person-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 36px 32px 32px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow 0.55s, border-color 0.4s;
}
.person-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(15, 94, 84, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.08);
}
.person-card.founder::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-bright), var(--aurora), var(--gold));
}
.pc-avatar {
  width: 88px; height: 88px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--ink-0));
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(15, 94, 84, 0.25);
}
.pc-avatar::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -8px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(15, 94, 84, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: avatarOrbit 28s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes avatarOrbit { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.pc-initials {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--paper);
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.pc-name {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.pc-role {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.pc-bio {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
.pc-bio-soft { color: var(--ink-3); font-style: italic; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 16px; }
.pc-links {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.pc-links a {
  color: var(--ink-1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-1);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.pc-links a:hover { color: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }
.pc-mini {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pc-mini-row {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  background: var(--paper-2);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.pc-mini-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.pc-mini-row:hover { background: var(--paper); }
.pc-mini-tag {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-1);
}
.pc-mini-line {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-3);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .people-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   32. FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================== */
.ch-faq {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: 14vh 32px 14vh;
}
.faq-list {
  margin-top: 48px;
  list-style: none; padding: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  max-width: 1100px;
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.faq-item:hover { background: var(--paper-2); }
.faq-item details {
  padding: 0;
}
.faq-item summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 26px 18px 26px 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.faq-q { flex: 1; }
.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.faq-icon::before, .faq-icon::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  background: var(--ink-1);
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), background 0.3s;
}
.faq-icon::before { width: 14px; height: 2px; }
.faq-icon::after { width: 2px; height: 14px; }
.faq-item details[open] .faq-icon {
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  border-color: var(--teal-bright);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.faq-item details[open] .faq-icon::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scaleY(0); }
.faq-item details[open] .faq-icon::before { background: var(--ink-0); }
.faq-item details[open] summary { color: var(--teal); }
.faq-a {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 56px 26px 0;
  animation: faqOpen 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
@keyframes faqOpen { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.faq-a p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  max-width: 780px;
}
.faq-a p + p { margin-top: 10px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .faq-a { padding-right: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   33. EXPANDED FOOTER  (replaces .site)
   ========================================================== */
footer.site-v2 {
  background: var(--ink-0);
  color: var(--ink-4);
  padding: 80px 32px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.footer-grid {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.ft-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.ft-col a {
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.7);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: color 0.25s;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.ft-col a:hover { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.ft-h {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--paper);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ft-brand .ft-mark {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.brand-mark.md {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink-0);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic;
  font-size: 22px; border-radius: 4px;
}
.ft-name {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--paper);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.ft-tag {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 10px 0 16px;
  max-width: 360px;
}
.ft-creds {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.45);
}
.ft-creds span::before {
  content: "·"; margin-right: 8px; color: var(--teal-bright);
}
.ft-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 6px 4px 18px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  max-width: 360px;
}
.ft-form input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 10px 0;
}
.ft-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.4); }
.ft-form input:focus { outline: none; }
.ft-form button {
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  color: var(--ink-0);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.ft-form button:hover { background: var(--aurora); transform: translateX(2px); }
.ft-form button.done { background: var(--gold); }
.ft-fine {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.4);
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.footer-base {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px;
  padding: 22px 0;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.4);
}
.footer-base a { color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.6); }
.footer-base a:hover { color: var(--teal-bright); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-base { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   34. STICKY DG WIRE PILL
   ========================================================== */
.sticky-pill {
  position: fixed;
  right: 22px;
  bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 95;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: var(--ink-0);
  color: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.30), 0 0 0 1px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.sticky-pill.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.sticky-pill:hover { box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(10, 14, 12, 0.40), 0 0 0 1px rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.4); }
.sticky-pill a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.sticky-pill .sp-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34,211,165,0.6);
  animation: sbPulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}
.sticky-pill strong {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
}
.sp-close {
  width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--ink-4);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.sp-close:hover { background: var(--rust); color: var(--paper); }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .sticky-pill { right: 14px; bottom: 14px; padding: 8px 10px 8px 14px; }
  .sticky-pill a { font-size: 12px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   35. HERO HARD-STAT BADGE
   ========================================================== */
.hero-hardstat {
  margin-top: 22px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 12px;
  background: rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.hero-hardstat::before {
  content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 211, 165, 0.45);
  animation: sbPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-hardstat strong {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  text-transform: none;
}

/* ==========================================================
   36. SECTION DIVIDER MARK (consistent rhythm between additions)
   ========================================================== */
.section-mark {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.section-mark::before {
  content: ""; width: 30px; height: 1px; background: var(--teal-bright);
}
.ch-anatomy .section-mark, .ch-scoreboard .section-mark { color: var(--ink-4); }
.ch-anatomy .section-mark::before, .ch-scoreboard .section-mark::before { background: var(--teal-bright); }