/* ==========================================================================
   BRNDED — Dark Vintage Editorial Cinema Landing Page
   ==========================================================================
   Design DNA: Film Noir · Aged Leather · Editorial Magazine · Cinematic Warmth
   Philosophy: A luxury whiskey brand's editorial catalog meets a premium
               film noir poster meets Kinfolk magazine — all printed on
               dark stock paper. Rich, warm, tactile, cinematic.
   Palette:    Warm near-black #141210 · Cream #f0ece4 · Aged Gold #d4943c
   Fonts:      Fraunces (HERO — everything) · Poppins (accent — nav/btn only)
   ========================================================================== */


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §0  GOOGLE FONTS IMPORT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..144,100..900;1,9..144,100..900&family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap');


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §1  DESIGN TOKENS — Custom Properties
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* ── Dark Mode Color Palette ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
  /* Backgrounds — warm blacks with brown undertone, NOT blue-black */
  --color-bg:               #141210;
  --color-bg-elevated:      #1e1b17;
  --color-bg-surface:       #262320;
  --color-bg-subtle:        #302c28;

  /* Cream text palette — warm off-whites */
  --color-cream:            #f0ece4;
  --color-cream-muted:      rgba(240, 236, 228, 0.65);
  --color-cream-faint:      rgba(240, 236, 228, 0.35);

  /* Aged gold — muted, warm, NOT bright yellow */
  --color-gold:             #d4943c;
  --color-gold-light:       #e8b86e;
  --color-gold-dark:        #b07828;
  --color-gold-glow:        rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.08);

  /* Borders — very subtle warm lines */
  --color-border:           rgba(240, 236, 228, 0.08);
  --color-border-hover:     rgba(240, 236, 228, 0.15);
  --color-border-gold:      rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.30);

  /* Semantic helpers */
  --color-error-muted:      rgba(180, 90, 70, 0.6);

  /* ── Typography ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  --font-primary:   'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --font-accent:    'Poppins', sans-serif;

  /* Modular type scale */
  --text-2xs:     0.625rem;    /* 10px  */
  --text-xs:      0.75rem;     /* 12px  */
  --text-sm:      0.875rem;    /* 14px  */
  --text-base:    1rem;        /* 16px  */
  --text-md:      1.125rem;    /* 18px  */
  --text-lg:      1.25rem;     /* 20px  */
  --text-xl:      1.5rem;      /* 24px  */
  --text-2xl:     2rem;        /* 32px  */
  --text-3xl:     2.5rem;      /* 40px  */
  --text-4xl:     3rem;        /* 48px  */
  --text-5xl:     3.75rem;     /* 60px  */
  --text-6xl:     4.5rem;      /* 72px  */
  --text-7xl:     6rem;        /* 96px  */
  --text-8xl:     8rem;        /* 128px */

  /* Leading (line-height) */
  --leading-none:     1.0;
  --leading-tight:    1.1;
  --leading-snug:     1.25;
  --leading-normal:   1.6;
  --leading-relaxed:  1.75;
  --leading-loose:    1.85;

  /* Tracking (letter-spacing) */
  --letter-tighter:  -0.04em;
  --letter-tight:    -0.03em;
  --letter-normal:    0;
  --letter-wide:      0.06em;
  --letter-wider:     0.12em;
  --letter-widest:    0.15em;

  /* ── Spacing ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  --space-2xs:    0.125rem;    /* 2px   */
  --space-xs:     0.25rem;     /* 4px   */
  --space-sm:     0.5rem;      /* 8px   */
  --space-md:     1rem;        /* 16px  */
  --space-lg:     1.5rem;      /* 24px  */
  --space-xl:     2rem;        /* 32px  */
  --space-2xl:    3rem;        /* 48px  */
  --space-3xl:    4rem;        /* 64px  */
  --space-4xl:    5rem;        /* 80px  */
  --space-5xl:    6rem;        /* 96px  */
  --space-6xl:    7.5rem;      /* 120px */
  --space-7xl:    10rem;       /* 160px */

  /* ── Sizing ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  --container-max:    1200px;
  --container-narrow: 760px;
  --container-wide:   1440px;

  /* ── Shadows — minimal warm glows, NOT heavy box-shadows ──────────── */
  --shadow-glow:    0 4px 30px rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.06);
  --shadow-card:    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-lift:    0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  --shadow-gold:    0 4px 20px rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.12);

  /* ── Borders — vintage = square edges ───────────────────────────────── */
  --radius-none:    0;
  --radius-sm:      2px;
  --radius-md:      4px;
  --radius-full:    9999px;

  /* ── Transitions ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  --ease-out:       cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out:    cubic-bezier(0.42, 0, 0.58, 1);
  --ease-spring:    cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --ease-elegant:   cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  --duration-fast:      150ms;
  --duration-normal:    300ms;
  --duration-slow:      500ms;
  --duration-slower:    800ms;
  --duration-slowest:   1200ms;

  /* ── Z-Index Scale ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  --z-base:       1;
  --z-dropdown:   100;
  --z-sticky:     200;
  --z-nav:        500;
  --z-overlay:    600;
  --z-modal:      700;
  --z-grain:      9999;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §2  RESET / NORMALIZE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.75;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-normal);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img,
picture,
video,
canvas,
svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

input,
button,
textarea,
select {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  font-weight: 400;
}

p {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

/* Gold selection — like highlighting with gilded foil on dark paper */
::selection {
  background: rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

::-moz-selection {
  background: rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

body.no-scroll {
  overflow: hidden;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §3  GRAIN TEXTURE & WARM FILM OVERLAY
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Two pseudo-elements create the signature Brnded cinematic texture:
   1. ::before — SVG feTurbulence noise at 4% opacity (subtle film grain)
   2. ::after  — radial gold glow from center (warm ambient light)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-grain);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.04;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 512 512' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-size: 512px 512px;
}

/* Warm ambient gold glow from center */
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: calc(var(--z-grain) - 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 40%,
    rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.03) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §4  TYPOGRAPHY SYSTEM
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Fraunces is the HERO font. Used for EVERYTHING:
   headings, body, quotes, captions, most UI text.
   Poppins only for: nav labels, buttons, badges, eyebrows, tiny functional.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ── ALL body text: Fraunces 400, warm cream ── */
body,
p,
li,
td,
th,
blockquote,
figcaption,
.card__text,
.step__text,
.faq__answer-inner,
.problem__item,
.comparison__list li,
.workflow__stage-text,
.trust-card__text,
.showcase__overlay-text {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.75;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-normal);
}

/* ── Headings — Fraunces, editorial weights ── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.heading {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-tight);
}

h1, .h1 {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-4xl), 8vw, var(--text-8xl));
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

h2, .h2 {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 5vw, var(--text-5xl));
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

h3, .h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h4, .h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h5, .h5 {
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  font-weight: 600;
}

h6, .h6 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── THE SIGNATURE: gold italic emphasized headings ── */
h1 em, .h1 em,
h2 em, .h2 em {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

h3 em {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ── Body Typography Utilities ── */
.text-2xs  { font-size: var(--text-2xs); }
.text-xs   { font-size: var(--text-xs); }
.text-sm   { font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.text-base { font-size: var(--text-base); }
.text-md   { font-size: var(--text-md); }
.text-lg   { font-size: var(--text-lg); }
.text-xl   { font-size: var(--text-xl); }

/* ── Lead paragraph — Fraunces italic, muted cream ── */
.lead {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  max-width: 55ch;
}

.lead em {
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ── Eyebrow — POPPINS (one of few uses), uppercase, gold ── */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-widest);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Decorative gold dash before eyebrow */
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Font family toggles ── */
.serif  { font-family: var(--font-primary); }
.sans   { font-family: var(--font-accent); }
.italic { font-style: italic; }

/* ── Color utilities ── */
.text-gold  { color: var(--color-gold); }
.text-muted { color: var(--color-cream-muted); }
.text-light { color: var(--color-cream-muted); }
.text-faint { color: var(--color-cream-faint); }

/* ── Weight utilities ── */
.font-thin     { font-weight: 100; }
.font-light    { font-weight: 300; }
.font-regular  { font-weight: 400; }
.font-medium   { font-weight: 500; }
.font-semibold { font-weight: 600; }
.font-bold     { font-weight: 700; }

/* ── Drop Cap — oversized Fraunces italic in gold ── */
.drop-cap::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  float: left;
  font-size: 4.2em;
  line-height: 0.78;
  padding-right: 0.12em;
  padding-top: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: -0.1em;
}

/* ── Pull Quote — large italic with gold border ── */
.pull-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 2.5vw, var(--text-2xl));
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: var(--space-xl);
  margin-block: var(--space-2xl);
  position: relative;
}

.pull-quote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.35;
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.35em;
  left: 0.15em;
  line-height: 1;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §5  LAYOUT UTILITIES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ── Container ── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.container--narrow {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
}

.container--wide {
  max-width: var(--container-wide);
}

/* ── Section ── */
.section {
  padding-block: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 8rem);
  position: relative;
}

/* Section backgrounds — for visual rhythm in dark mode */
.section--dark {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.section--cream,
.section--surface {
  background: var(--color-bg-elevated);
}

/* ── Section Header ── */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.section-header--left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-inline: 0;
}

.section-header .eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
}

.section-header--left .eyebrow {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* ── Flex utilities ── */
.flex          { display: flex; }
.flex-col      { flex-direction: column; }
.flex-wrap     { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.items-center  { align-items: center; }
.items-start   { align-items: flex-start; }
.items-end     { align-items: flex-end; }
.justify-center   { justify-content: center; }
.justify-between  { justify-content: space-between; }
.justify-end      { justify-content: flex-end; }
.gap-xs   { gap: var(--space-xs); }
.gap-sm   { gap: var(--space-sm); }
.gap-md   { gap: var(--space-md); }
.gap-lg   { gap: var(--space-lg); }
.gap-xl   { gap: var(--space-xl); }
.gap-2xl  { gap: var(--space-2xl); }
.gap-3xl  { gap: var(--space-3xl); }

/* ── Grid utilities ── */
.grid       { display: grid; }
.grid-2     { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3     { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4     { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* ── Text alignment ── */
.text-left   { text-align: left; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-right  { text-align: right; }

/* ── Spacing utilities ── */
.mx-auto { margin-inline: auto; }
.mt-sm   { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.mt-md   { margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.mt-lg   { margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.mt-xl   { margin-top: var(--space-xl); }
.mt-2xl  { margin-top: var(--space-2xl); }
.mt-3xl  { margin-top: var(--space-3xl); }
.mb-sm   { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.mb-md   { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.mb-lg   { margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.mb-xl   { margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }
.mb-2xl  { margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }
.mb-3xl  { margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl); }

/* ── Visibility ── */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.hidden    { display: none !important; }
.invisible { visibility: hidden; }

/* ── Max-width helpers ── */
.max-w-prose { max-width: 58ch; }
.max-w-sm    { max-width: 24rem; }
.max-w-md    { max-width: 32rem; }
.max-w-lg    { max-width: 48rem; }


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §6  BUTTONS
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   POPPINS font — one of the few places it's used.
   Vintage aesthetic: minimal border-radius (2px), uppercase, letter-spaced.
   Dark mode: gold on dark, cream outlines, ghost reveals.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Primary — Gold on dark */
.btn--primary {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn--primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Secondary — Outline, cream border */
.btn--secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
}

.btn--secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn--secondary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Ghost — Minimal, underline reveal on hover */
.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding: 0.875rem 0;
  border: none;
  position: relative;
}

.btn--ghost::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.4rem;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.btn--ghost:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

/* Large variant */
.btn--lg {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

/* Small variant */
.btn--sm {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
}

/* Full width */
.btn--full {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Button arrow icon — slides right on hover */
.btn-arrow {
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
  font-size: 1.1em;
}

.btn:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Button arrow SVG */
.btn .btn-arrow svg {
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.btn:hover .btn-arrow svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §7  BADGES & PILLS
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   POPPINS font. Vintage stamp aesthetic — slight rotation,
   thin border, like old postage stamps on dark stock.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.375rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.badge--stamp {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: transparent;
  transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
}

.badge--gold {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-bg);
}

.badge--dark {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
}

.badge--outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-hover);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
}

.pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-wide);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §8  CARDS (General)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Vintage double borders (border + outline-offset).
   Dark elevated surfaces with subtle gold hover.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.card {
  background: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  outline: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out),
              outline-color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}

.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-gold);
  outline-color: rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.1);
}

.card--dark {
  background: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}

.card--flat {
  outline: none;
  outline-offset: 0;
}

.card--surface {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §9  DECORATIVE ELEMENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ── Ornament divider — gold dashes with diamond ── */
.ornament-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-block: var(--space-xl);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.ornament-divider::before,
.ornament-divider::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.35;
}

/* ── Gold dot accent ── */
.gold-dot {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ── Decorative border frame ── */
.frame {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  outline: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §10  NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  transition: all var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav__inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.nav__logo {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.nav__logo em,
.nav__logo span.gold {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-style: normal;
}

.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  transition: color 200ms var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav__cta {
  margin-left: var(--space-md);
}

/* Scrolled state — frosted dark glass */
.nav.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.92);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
}

/* ── Mobile hamburger ── */
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.nav__toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--color-cream);
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.nav__toggle.is-active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(4px, 4px);
}

.nav__toggle.is-active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.nav__toggle.is-active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(4px, -4px);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §11  HERO
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 6rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero__title {
  max-width: 12ch;
}

.hero__title em {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

.hero__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  max-width: 42ch;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.hero__subtitle em {
  font-style: italic;
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.hero__stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero__stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-wider);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

/* ── Hero decorative frame ── */
.hero__decoration {
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 500px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  right: -5%;
  top: 10%;
  opacity: 0.3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__float-badge {
  position: absolute;
  right: 10%;
  bottom: 25%;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* ── Typewriter cursor ── */
.typed-cursor {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 100;
  animation: cursorBlink 0.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.typewriter {
  /* JS targeting class */
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §12  PROBLEM SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.problem {
  background: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.problem::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.04) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.problem__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.problem__headline h2 em {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

.problem__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.problem__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.problem__item-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 2.5rem;
}

.problem__item strong {
  color: var(--color-cream);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.problem__item p,
.problem__item-text {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §13  STEPS (How It Works)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.steps__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  position: relative;
}

/* Connecting line across steps */
.steps__grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  z-index: 0;
}

.step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Step number — bare italic, like a magazine page number */
.step__number {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

.step__text {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 30ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §14  WORKFLOW
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.workflow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  outline: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  background: var(--color-bg-elevated);
}

.workflow__stage {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.workflow__stage--human {
  border: 2px dashed var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.04);
}

.workflow__stage-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.workflow__stage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

.workflow__stage-text {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.workflow__arrow {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0.5;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §15  TRUST GRID & CARDS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.trust-grid--2x2 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.trust-card {
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  outline: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  background: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  transition: border-color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out),
              outline-color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.trust-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-gold);
  outline-color: rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.1);
}

.trust-card.card--dark {
  background: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}

.trust-card__icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  opacity: 0.85;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.trust-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.trust-card__text {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §16  SHOWCASE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.showcase__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.showcase__grid--editorial :first-child {
  grid-row: span 2;
}

.showcase__item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
  background: var(--color-bg-elevated);
}

.showcase__item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-gold);
}

.showcase__item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--duration-slower) var(--ease-out);
}

.showcase__item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.showcase__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.85) 0%,
    transparent 60%
  );
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.showcase__item:hover .showcase__overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.showcase__overlay-text {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §17  COMPARISON (Before / After)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.comparison {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.comparison__side {
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
}

.comparison__side--before {
  background: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.comparison__side--after {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gold);
}

.comparison__label {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-widest);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
}

.comparison__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.comparison__list li {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.comparison__list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.comparison__side--before .comparison__list li::before {
  content: '✕';
  color: rgba(180, 90, 70, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.7em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.comparison__side--after .comparison__list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §18  PRICING
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pricing-compare {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.pricing-compare__card {
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.pricing-compare__card--old {
  background: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.pricing-compare__card--new {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline: 1px solid rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.25);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.pricing-compare__card-label {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-widest);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.pricing-compare__price {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-block: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

.pricing-compare__price--struck {
  text-decoration: line-through;
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
}

.pricing-compare__price--gold {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.pricing-compare__price-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-block: var(--space-md);
}

.pricing-compare__price--old {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  text-decoration: line-through;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.pricing-compare__period {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
}

.pricing-compare__note {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.pricing-compare__vs {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
}

.pricing-compare__features {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  text-align: left;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.pricing-compare__features li {
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.feature-dash {
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.feature-check {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pricing-compare__fine-print {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  font-style: italic;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §19  TESTIMONIALS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.testimonials__track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.testimonial {
  flex: 0 0 min(100%, 480px);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  outline: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  background: var(--color-bg-elevated);
}

.testimonial__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.testimonial__quote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.5rem;
  left: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.35;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.testimonial__avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial__avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial__name {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

.testimonial__role {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §20  FAQ ACCORDION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq__list {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.faq__item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.faq__question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  transition: color 200ms var(--ease-out);
}

.faq__question:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ── Plus/minus icon ── */
.faq__icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq__icon::before,
.faq__icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--color-cream-faint);
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out),
              opacity var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
  transform-origin: center;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
}

.faq__icon::before {
  width: 16px;
  height: 1px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.faq__icon::after {
  width: 1px;
  height: 16px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.faq__item.is-open .faq__icon::after {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
  opacity: 0;
}

/* ── Answer ── */
.faq__answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--duration-slow) ease-out;
}

.faq__item.is-open .faq__answer {
  max-height: 500px;
}

.faq__answer-inner {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 60ch;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §21  FINAL CTA
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-final {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding-block: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 10rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-final::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.06) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-final__title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 5vw, var(--text-6xl));
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.cta-final__title em {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

.cta-final__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  max-width: 45ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  font-style: italic;
}

.cta-final__fine-print {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §21b  WORDMARK LOCKUP — Full-width typographic element before footer
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   A dramatic oversized "Brnded." spanning the full viewport width.
   Pure editorial magazine typography — the brand name as art.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.wordmark-lockup {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.wordmark-lockup__text {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 200;
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 18vw, 22rem);
  line-height: 0.85;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--color-border-hover);
  text-stroke: 1px var(--color-border-hover);
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 600ms ease-out, -webkit-text-stroke-color 600ms ease-out;
}

/* The dot is gold */
.wordmark-lockup__text::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline;
}

.wordmark-lockup:hover .wordmark-lockup__text {
  color: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--color-border-gold);
}

/* Subtle gold glow behind on hover */
.wordmark-lockup::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  top: 0;
  left: 20%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, var(--color-gold-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 600ms ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.wordmark-lockup:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Mobile: slightly less extreme sizing */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .wordmark-lockup {
    padding-block: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  }
  .wordmark-lockup__text {
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 20vw, 8rem);
  }
}



/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §21c  CONTACT PAGE — Hero, Form, Info Panel
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Premium editorial contact page. Two-column layout: form left, info right.
   All inputs use Fraunces with dark elevated bg and subtle gold focus.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Contact Hero — shorter than main hero */
.contact-hero {
  min-height: auto;
  padding-top: clamp(8rem, 14vw, 12rem);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
  display: block;
}

.contact-hero__content {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.contact-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 6vw, var(--text-6xl));
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.contact-hero__title em {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

.contact-hero__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 48ch;
}

/* Contact Section */
.contact-section {
  padding-top: 0;
}

/* Contact Grid — 2 columns */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: var(--space-4xl);
  align-items: start;
}

/* ── Form Wrapper ── */
.contact-form-wrapper {
  padding: var(--space-3xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  outline: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  background: var(--color-bg-elevated);
}

/* ── Form Elements ── */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-hover);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: border-color 300ms ease-out, box-shadow 300ms ease-out;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}

.form-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  font-style: italic;
}

.form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.1);
}

.form-input:hover:not(:focus) {
  border-color: var(--color-border-gold);
}

/* Textarea */
.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 140px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Select Wrapper */
.form-select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.form-select {
  cursor: pointer;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.form-select option {
  background: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

.form-select__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 200ms;
}

.form-select:focus ~ .form-select__arrow {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Checkbox Group */
.form-checkbox-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.form-checkbox {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 200ms;
}

.form-checkbox:hover {
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

.form-checkbox input[type="checkbox"] {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.form-checkbox__mark {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-hover);
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: border-color 200ms, background 200ms;
}

.form-checkbox__mark::after {
  content: '';
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 1px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0);
  transition: opacity 200ms, transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.form-checkbox input:checked ~ .form-checkbox__mark {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.form-checkbox input:checked ~ .form-checkbox__mark::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.form-checkbox input:focus-visible ~ .form-checkbox__mark {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Form Disclaimer */
.form-disclaimer {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

/* ── Info Panel (Right Side) ── */
.contact-info {
  position: sticky;
  top: 6rem;
}

.contact-info__card {
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  outline: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  background: var(--color-bg-elevated);
}

.contact-info__section {
  /* Spacing handled by ornament dividers between */
}

.contact-info__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.contact-info__text {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Steps in info panel */
.contact-info__steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.contact-info__step {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info__step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 2rem;
}

.contact-info__step strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-info__step p {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Direct Contact Details */
.contact-info__detail {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.contact-info__detail:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.contact-info__detail-label {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
}

.contact-info__detail-value {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  transition: color 200ms;
}

a.contact-info__detail-value:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ── Contact Page Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-hero {
    padding-top: 7rem;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .contact-hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 8vw, var(--text-4xl));
  }

  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
  }

  .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .contact-info {
    position: static;
  }

  .contact-info__card {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .form-checkbox-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-grid {
    gap: var(--space-4xl);
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §22  FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: var(--space-4xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.footer__brand {
  max-width: 280px;
}

.footer__logo {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer__logo em,
.footer__logo span.gold {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-style: normal;
}

.footer__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
}

.footer__tagline em {
  font-style: italic;
}

.footer__col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-widest);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer__link {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  transition: color 200ms var(--ease-out);
}

.footer__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
}

.footer__bottom a {
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  transition: color 200ms var(--ease-out);
}

.footer__bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.footer__social a {
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  transition: color 200ms var(--ease-out);
}

.footer__social a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §23  KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes scaleIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.92);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

@keyframes shimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: -200% center;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
}

@keyframes pulse-gold {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.3);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(212, 148, 60, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes cursorBlink {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes rotateIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: rotate(-5deg) scale(0.95);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes slideUp {
  from {
    transform: translateY(100%);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes gentlePulse {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §24  SCROLL ANIMATION CLASSES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ── Animate on scroll — base state ── */
.animate-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 800ms ease-out,
              transform 800ms ease-out;
}

.animate-on-scroll.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ── Stagger children ── */
.stagger-children > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 500ms ease-out,
              transform 500ms ease-out;
}

.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(1) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition-delay: 0ms;
}

.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition-delay: 100ms;
}

.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(3) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition-delay: 200ms;
}

.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(4) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition-delay: 300ms;
}

.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(5) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition-delay: 400ms;
}

.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(6) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition-delay: 500ms;
}

.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(7) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition-delay: 600ms;
}

.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(8) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition-delay: 700ms;
}

/* ── Hover lift ── */
.hover-lift {
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.hover-lift:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

/* ── Pulse gold ring ── */
.pulse-gold {
  animation: pulse-gold 2.5s infinite;
}

/* ── Link reveal — underline grows on hover ── */
.link-reveal {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.link-reveal::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.link-reveal:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* ── Shimmer gold text ── */
.shimmer-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--color-gold-dark) 0%,
    var(--color-gold-light) 25%,
    var(--color-gold) 50%,
    var(--color-gold-light) 75%,
    var(--color-gold-dark) 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: shimmer 3s linear infinite;
}

/* ── Delay utilities ── */
.delay-100 { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.delay-200 { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.delay-300 { transition-delay: 300ms; }
.delay-400 { transition-delay: 400ms; }
.delay-500 { transition-delay: 500ms; }
.delay-600 { transition-delay: 600ms; }

/* ── Animation from direction variants ── */
.animate-on-scroll.from-left {
  transform: translateX(-30px);
}

.animate-on-scroll.from-right {
  transform: translateX(30px);
}

.animate-on-scroll.from-left.is-visible,
.animate-on-scroll.from-right.is-visible {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.animate-on-scroll.scale-in {
  transform: scale(0.92);
}

.animate-on-scroll.scale-in.is-visible {
  transform: scale(1);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §25  RESPONSIVE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ── ≤ 767px — Mobile ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

  /* ── Navigation: fullscreen overlay ── */
  .nav__links {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .nav__links.is-open {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  /* Editorial mobile nav — Fraunces italic, larger */
  .nav__links .nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: 400;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--color-cream);
  }

  .nav__links .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
  }

  .nav__toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav__cta {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  }

  /* ── Hero ── */
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 8rem;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
  }

  .hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 10vw, var(--text-5xl));
    max-width: none;
  }

  .hero__decoration {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero__float-badge {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero__meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .hero__subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    max-width: none;
  }

  /* ── Problem ── */
  .problem__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
  }

  /* ── Steps ── */
  .steps__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .steps__grid::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .step {
    display: flex;
    text-align: left;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .step__number {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .step__text {
    max-width: none;
    margin-inline: 0;
  }

  /* ── Workflow ── */
  .workflow {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .workflow__arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* ── Showcase ── */
  .showcase__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }

  .showcase__grid--editorial :first-child {
    grid-row: auto;
  }

  /* ── Comparison ── */
  .comparison {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }

  /* ── Pricing ── */
  .pricing-compare {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .pricing-compare__card--new {
    transform: none;
    order: -1;
  }

  .pricing-compare__vs {
    display: none;
  }

  /* ── Trust grid ── */
  .trust-grid,
  .trust-grid--2x2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }

  /* ── Testimonials ── */
  .testimonial {
    flex: 0 0 85vw;
  }

  /* ── Footer ── */
  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .footer__bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* ── Ornament ── */
  .ornament-divider {
    max-width: 160px;
  }

  /* ── Section header ── */
  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  }

  /* ── General spacing reduction ── */
  .section {
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5rem);
  }
}


/* ── 768px+ — Tablet ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 768px) {

  .problem__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .comparison {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .trust-grid--2x2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .showcase__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  }
}


/* ── 1024px+ — Desktop ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {

  .steps__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .step {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .step__number {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .step__text {
    max-width: 30ch;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .showcase__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .pricing-compare {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  }

  .pricing-compare__vs {
    display: block;
  }

  .hero__title {
    max-width: 12ch;
  }
}


/* ── 1440px+ — Large desktop ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 1440px) {

  :root {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .container {
    padding-inline: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  }

  .section {
    padding-block: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 10rem);
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
  }

  .hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(var(--text-5xl), 7vw, var(--text-8xl));
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §26  REDUCED MOTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .animate-on-scroll,
  .stagger-children > * {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  .hover-lift:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §27  PRINT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media print {

  /* Hide interactive / decorative elements */
  .nav,
  .nav__toggle,
  .hero__decoration,
  .hero__float-badge,
  .ornament-divider,
  .cta-final,
  .testimonials__track,
  .btn,
  footer,
  .footer {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Remove grain + warm overlay */
  body::before,
  body::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Normalize to readable print */
  body {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: #1a1a1a !important;
    font-size: 12pt;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    color: #1a1a1a !important;
    page-break-after: avoid;
  }

  h1 em, h2 em {
    color: #8a6520 !important;
  }

  .section {
    padding-block: 1.5rem;
    page-break-inside: avoid;
  }

  .container {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .section--cream,
  .section--surface,
  .section--dark,
  .problem {
    background: #fff !important;
  }

  a {
    color: #1a1a1a !important;
    text-decoration: underline;
  }

  a[href]::after {
    content: ' (' attr(href) ')';
    font-size: 0.8em;
    color: #666;
  }

  img {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    page-break-inside: avoid;
  }

  .trust-grid,
  .steps__grid,
  .showcase__grid,
  .comparison,
  .pricing-compare {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .card,
  .trust-card,
  .testimonial {
    border-color: #ccc !important;
    outline: none !important;
    background: #fff !important;
  }

  .eyebrow {
    color: #8a6520 !important;
  }

  .eyebrow::before {
    background: #8a6520 !important;
  }

  .lead {
    color: #444 !important;
  }

  .text-gold {
    color: #8a6520 !important;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §  EXTRA — Utility classes & compatibility
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ── Smooth image placeholders ── */
.img-placeholder {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

/* ── Gold rule / horizontal separator ── */
.rule-gold {
  border: none;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.25;
  margin-block: var(--space-2xl);
}

/* ── Section alternation helper ── */
.section:nth-child(even) {
  /* Subtle alternation can be handled via explicit classes */
}

/* ── Focus visible for accessibility ── */
*:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

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

/* ── Scrollbar styling (webkit) ── */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
}

/* Firefox scrollbar */
* {
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--color-bg-subtle) var(--color-bg);
}

/* ── Overflow helpers ── */
.overflow-hidden { overflow: hidden; }
.overflow-auto   { overflow: auto; }

/* ── Aspect ratio helpers ── */
.aspect-square  { aspect-ratio: 1; }
.aspect-video   { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.aspect-photo   { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
.aspect-wide    { aspect-ratio: 2.35 / 1; }

/* ── Position helpers ── */
.relative { position: relative; }
.absolute { position: absolute; }
.fixed    { position: fixed; }
.sticky   { position: sticky; top: 0; }

/* ── Width helpers ── */
.w-full { width: 100%; }
.h-full { height: 100%; }

/* ── Cursor helpers ── */
.cursor-pointer { cursor: pointer; }

/* ── Opacity helpers ── */
.opacity-50 { opacity: 0.5; }
.opacity-75 { opacity: 0.75; }
.opacity-0  { opacity: 0; }

/* ── Transition helpers ── */
.transition-all    { transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out); }
.transition-fast   { transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out); }
.transition-slow   { transition: all var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out); }
.transition-slower { transition: all var(--duration-slower) var(--ease-out); }

/* ── No-select for decorative text ── */
.no-select {
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  -moz-user-select: none;
  -ms-user-select: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* ── Truncate text ── */
.truncate {
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── Line clamp ── */
.line-clamp-2 {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.line-clamp-3 {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── Backdrop blur utility ── */
.backdrop-blur {
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

/* ── Dark overlay for image backgrounds ── */
.overlay-dark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.65);
  z-index: 1;
}

.overlay-gradient::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.9) 0%,
    rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.3) 40%,
    rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.6) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Border utilities ── */
.border-gold {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gold);
}

.border-subtle {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.border-top {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.border-bottom {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* ── Interactive highlight ── */
.highlight-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.12),
    rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.04)
  );
  padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

/* ── Icon wrapper ── */
.icon-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.icon-wrap--lg {
  width: 3.5rem;
  height: 3.5rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* ── Stat display ── */
.stat {
  text-align: center;
}

.stat__value {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat__label {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-wider);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

/* ── Tag / Chip ── */
.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2xs);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.tag--gold {
  border-color: var(--color-border-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ── Divider ── */
.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  margin-block: var(--space-xl);
}

.divider--gold {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.25;
}

/* ── Blockquote styling ── */
blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  padding-left: var(--space-xl);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  margin-block: var(--space-xl);
}

blockquote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
}

/* ── Code/pre on dark ── */
code {
  font-family: 'SF Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;
  font-size: 0.85em;
  padding: 0.15em 0.4em;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

pre {
  background: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

pre code {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

/* ── Table styling ── */
table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

th {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-wider);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  text-align: left;
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-hover);
}

td {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  padding: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(212, 148, 60, 0.02);
}

/* ── Tooltip ── */
.tooltip {
  position: relative;
}

.tooltip::after {
  content: attr(data-tooltip);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 200ms var(--ease-out),
              transform 200ms var(--ease-out);
}

.tooltip:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-4px);
}

/* ── Progress bar ── */
.progress {
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.progress__bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: width var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

/* ── Notification dot ── */
.dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}

.dot--pulse {
  animation: pulse-gold 2s infinite;
}

/* ── Skip-to-content (accessibility) ── */
.skip-to-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: top 200ms;
}

.skip-to-content:focus {
  top: var(--space-md);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §CONTACT FORM STATES — Errors, Success, Loading
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Spin keyframe for loading spinner */
@keyframes spin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Inline field error text */
.form-error {
  display: none;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #cf6a5a;
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Error state on inputs */
.form-input.is-error {
  border-color: #cf6a5a !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(207, 106, 90, 0.2);
}

/* Error banner */
.form-banner {
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  border: 1px solid;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}

.form-banner--error {
  border-color: rgba(207, 106, 90, 0.3);
  background: rgba(207, 106, 90, 0.08);
  color: #e8a090;
}

.form-banner--error p {
  margin: 0;
}

/* Loading button state */
.btn__loading {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
}

.btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.6;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Success state */
.contact-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-4xl) var(--space-xl);
}

.contact-success__icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.contact-success__icon svg {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.contact-success__title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md) 0;
}

.contact-success__text {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  max-width: 400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   §LEGAL PAGES — Privacy, Terms, Cookies
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.legal-hero {
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-4xl));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.legal-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md) 0;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}

.legal-hero__date {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-cream-faint);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-wider);
}

.legal-content {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5xl);
}

.legal-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-lg) 0;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.legal-content h2:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.legal-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-wide);
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-md) 0;
}

.legal-content p {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.legal-content ul,
.legal-content ol {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-cream-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg) 0;
  padding-left: var(--space-xl);
}

.legal-content li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.legal-content a {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-gold);
  transition: border-color 300ms ease;
}

.legal-content a:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.legal-content strong {
  color: var(--color-cream);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.legal-content em {
  font-style: italic;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .legal-hero__title {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }
  .legal-content h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
}