/* ============================================================
   CA MANAN VASA / ALTUS CORP — #NoGyaanOnlyGain
   One-file design system. Mobile-first. Plain CSS3.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- 0. RESET & BASE ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--black);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; height: auto; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: none; color: inherit; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--red); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 2px; }

/* ---------- 1. TOKENS ---------- */
:root {
  --red: #C21807;            /* chili red — primary accent */
  --red-alt: #E32227;        /* hover */
  --red-soft: rgba(194,24,7,0.08);
  --black: #0A0A0A;
  --dark-card: #FFFFFF;       /* legacy alias: now light */
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --grey-tint: #F7F6F4;
  --muted: #5B5B5B;
  --border-dark: rgba(10,10,10,0.10);
  --border-light: rgba(10,10,10,0.10);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --t-reveal: 0.7s;
  --t-hover: 0.25s;

  --maxw: 1200px;
  --pad-x: 1.25rem;          /* mobile gutter */
  --pad-y: 3.5rem;           /* mobile section padding */
  --gap: 1.5rem;
  --marquee-h: 44px;         /* height of the top sticky marquee strip */

  --h-font: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  :root { --pad-x: 2rem; --pad-y: 5rem; --gap: 2rem; }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --pad-x: 2.5rem; --pad-y: 6.5rem; }
}

/* ---------- 2. TYPOGRAPHY ---------- */
.h1, h1 {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 8vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.h2, h2 {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.h3 {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3.5vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--red);
}
.lede { font-size: clamp(1.075rem, 1.7vw, 1.225rem); color: var(--muted); }
.pull-quote { font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.75rem); line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 500; }

p + p { margin-top: 1rem; }

.red { color: var(--red); }
.italic { font-style: italic; }
.center { text-align: center; }
.no-wrap { white-space: nowrap; }

/* ---------- 3. LAYOUT ---------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding-left: var(--pad-x); padding-right: var(--pad-x); }
.section { padding-top: var(--pad-y); padding-bottom: var(--pad-y); position: relative; }
.section--dark,
.section--light { background: var(--white); color: var(--black); }
.section--dark .lede,
.section--light .lede { color: var(--muted); }
.section--tint { background: var(--grey-tint); color: var(--black); }
.section--red { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); }
.section--red .lede { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }

/* Force-light overrides: previously dark sections had inline white text */
main [style*="color:#fff"],
main [style*="color:rgba(255"],
main [style*="color: #fff"],
main [style*="color: rgba(255"] { color: var(--black) !important; }
main [style*="background:#0A0A0A"],
main [style*="background:rgb(10,10,10"] { background: var(--white) !important; border-color: var(--border-light) !important; }
/* Sticky CTA + skip-link + footer keep their dark/red treatment - exclude */
.sticky-cta [style*="color:#fff"],
.sticky-cta [style*="color: #fff"],
.closing-band [style*="color:#fff"],
.closing-band [style*="color: #fff"] { color: var(--white) !important; }

.section-head { max-width: 900px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1rem; display: inline-block; }
.section-head .lede { margin-top: 1rem; }

@media (min-width: 768px) { .section-head { margin-bottom: 3.5rem; } }

/* ---------- 4. BUTTONS / LINKS ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--t-hover) var(--ease), background var(--t-hover) var(--ease), color var(--t-hover) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-hover) var(--ease);
  min-height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--red-alt); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(226,7,31,0.45); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.btn--ghost-dark { background: transparent; color: var(--black); border-color: rgba(10,10,10,0.4); }
.btn--ghost-dark:hover { border-color: var(--black); background: rgba(10,10,10,0.04); }
.btn--lg { padding: 1.1rem 1.75rem; font-size: 1rem; }

.cta-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }

.link-underline {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--red);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.link-underline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.link-underline:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Hero CTA one-time pulse */
@keyframes pulse-once {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(226,7,31,0.5); }
  40% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(226,7,31,0); }
}
.pulse-once { animation: pulse-once 1.6s var(--ease) 0.8s 2; }

/* ---------- 5. GLOBAL ANIMATION SYSTEM ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity var(--t-reveal) var(--ease), transform var(--t-reveal) var(--ease);
  transition-delay: var(--rd, 0s);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.in-view { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Stagger children */
.stagger > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity var(--t-reveal) var(--ease), transform var(--t-reveal) var(--ease); }
.stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(1) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(2) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.13s; }
.stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(3) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.21s; }
.stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(4) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.29s; }
.stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(5) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.37s; }
.stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(6) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.45s; }
.stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(7) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.53s; }
.stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(8) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.61s; }
.stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(9) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.69s; }
.stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(n+10) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.77s; }

/* Clip-path mask wipe (used for accent reveals) */
.mask-wipe {
  clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
  transition: clip-path 0.9s var(--ease);
  transition-delay: var(--rd, 0.4s);
}
.mask-wipe.in-view { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); }

/* Word-by-word hero reveal */
.word {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(60%);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.hero.in-view .word { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.hero.in-view .word:nth-child(1)  { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.hero.in-view .word:nth-child(2)  { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.hero.in-view .word:nth-child(3)  { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
.hero.in-view .word:nth-child(4)  { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
.hero.in-view .word:nth-child(5)  { transition-delay: 0.34s; }
.hero.in-view .word:nth-child(6)  { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.hero.in-view .word:nth-child(7)  { transition-delay: 0.46s; }
.hero.in-view .word:nth-child(8)  { transition-delay: 0.52s; }
.hero.in-view .word:nth-child(9)  { transition-delay: 0.58s; }
.hero.in-view .word:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 0.64s; }
.hero.in-view .word:nth-child(n+11) { transition-delay: 0.70s; }

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER PAGE (The Implementation Letter)
   ============================================================ */
.newsletter-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .newsletter-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }
}
.newsletter-copy h2 { margin-top: 0.5rem; max-width: 22ch; }
.newsletter-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -40px rgba(10,10,10,0.18);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -100px; top: -100px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(194,24,7,0.10), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: blob-drift 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.newsletter-card-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.newsletter-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 1.7rem); line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.newsletter-card p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem; }
.newsletter-card form { display: grid; gap: 0.85rem; }
.newsletter-fine {
  font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.25rem !important;
}

/* Sample editions list */
.sample-list {
  display: grid; gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  list-style: none; padding: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .sample-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
}
.sample-list li {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.sample-list li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -22px rgba(10,10,10,0.18);
}
.sample-list .sample-num {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2rem; color: var(--red);
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.sample-list h3 {
  font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.sample-list p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* Welcome edition card */
.welcome-card {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--grey-tint);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.welcome-card p { color: var(--black); }
.welcome-card p + p { margin-top: 0.85rem; }

/* ============================================================
   VIDEO TESTIMONIALS PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
.filter-chip {
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--black);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.filter-chip:hover { border-color: var(--red); color: var(--red); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.filter-chip.is-active {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--red);
}

.video-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 700px) { .video-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .video-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.video-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.video-card.is-hidden { display: none; }
.video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -28px rgba(10,10,10,0.25);
}

.video-thumb {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--black);
}
.thumb-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(194,24,7,0.6), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, rgba(50,50,50,0.6), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a, #050505);
}
.thumb-initials {
  font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  text-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.thumb-pattern {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.video-play {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(194,24,7,0.65);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease);
  z-index: 2;
}
.video-play:hover { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); background: var(--red-alt); }
.video-play .play-tri {
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-left: 18px solid var(--white);
  border-top: 11px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 11px solid transparent;
  margin-left: 5px;
}
.video-dur {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.65rem; right: 0.65rem;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.18rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.video-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.65rem; left: 0.65rem;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.video-meta {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem;
}
.video-meta h3 {
  font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.2;
}
.video-meta .role { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.video-meta .role .red { color: var(--red); font-weight: 600; }
.video-meta blockquote {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--black);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--red);
  padding-left: 0.75rem;
}

.video-foot {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  max-width: 60ch;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.video-foot strong { color: var(--black); }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT BLOCK — apply form in the footer
   ============================================================ */
.contact-block {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }
}
.contact-intro h4 {
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--red); font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.contact-h2 {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4.5vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.contact-intro p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 42ch; }
.contact-direct {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.contact-direct a { color: inherit; transition: color 0.25s var(--ease); }
.contact-direct a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.contact-direct strong {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--red);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.contact-form {
  display: grid; gap: 0.9rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -40px rgba(10,10,10,0.18);
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .contact-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.9rem 1rem; padding: 2rem 1.75rem; }
  .contact-form .field--textarea,
  .contact-form .btn-contact-send,
  .contact-form .contact-fine { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

/* Re-use the .field floating-label styles already defined in the lead-magnet form */
.contact-form .field input,
.contact-form .field textarea,
.contact-form .field select {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 1.25rem 0.95rem 0.55rem;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  min-height: 56px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease);
  outline: none;
}
.contact-form .field--textarea textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
  padding: 0.95rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.contact-form .field--textarea textarea::placeholder { color: var(--muted); opacity: 0.85; }
.contact-form .field--select select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-form .field--select select:valid,
.contact-form .field--select select:not(:invalid):not(:placeholder-shown) { color: var(--black); }
.contact-form .field--select .ico {
  pointer-events: none;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.contact-form .field input:focus,
.contact-form .field textarea:focus,
.contact-form .field select:focus {
  border-color: var(--red);
  background: #fffdfc;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(194,24,7,0.10);
}
.contact-form .field input:focus + label,
.contact-form .field input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(0.78);
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.contact-form .field input:focus ~ .ico,
.contact-form .field select:focus ~ .ico { color: var(--red); opacity: 1; }

.btn-contact-send {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 56px;
  padding: 1rem 1.6rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.btn-contact-send::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-contact-send:hover { background: var(--red-alt); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -16px rgba(194,24,7,0.5); }
.btn-contact-send:hover::before { transform: translateX(100%); }
.btn-contact-send .arr { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.btn-contact-send:hover .arr { transform: translateX(5px); }

.contact-fine {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.contact-fine strong { color: var(--black); font-weight: 700; }

.contact-status {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--black);
  background: var(--red-soft);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.contact-status.is-visible { display: block; animation: faq-reveal 0.45s var(--ease) both; }

.btn-contact-send:disabled { opacity: 0.7; cursor: progress; }

/* ============================================================
   VIDEO PAGE — feature thumbnail + script transcript
   ============================================================ */
.video-feature {
  display: grid; gap: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .video-feature { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: center; }
}
.video-feature-frame {
  position: relative;
}
.video-feature-thumb {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--black);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -36px rgba(10,10,10,0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Real YouTube embed — same 16:10 framing as the old thumb */
.video-embed {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--black);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -36px rgba(10,10,10,0.4);
}
.video-embed iframe {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

/* YouTube bar — clickable, opens channel in a new tab */
.youtube-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.youtube-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.youtube-bar:hover {
  background: #ff0000;       /* YouTube red on hover */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -18px rgba(255,0,0,0.45);
  border-color: #ff0000;
}
.youtube-bar:hover::before { transform: translateX(100%); }
.youtube-bar .yt-mark {
  flex: 0 0 38px;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: #ff0000;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.youtube-bar:hover .yt-mark { background: var(--white); color: #ff0000; }
.youtube-bar .yt-mark svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--white); transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.youtube-bar:hover .yt-mark svg { color: #ff0000; }
.youtube-bar .yt-text {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.15rem;
  flex: 1; min-width: 0;
}
.youtube-bar .yt-text strong {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.youtube-bar .yt-text small {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.youtube-bar:hover .yt-text small { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.youtube-bar .yt-arr {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.youtube-bar:hover .yt-arr { transform: translateX(5px); }

.video-feature-caption {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.video-feature-meta h2 { margin-top: 0.5rem; max-width: 22ch; }
.video-feature-list {
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
  display: grid; gap: 0.6rem;
  list-style: none; padding: 0;
}
.video-feature-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.video-feature-list li::before {
  content: '▸';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0;
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 900;
}
.video-feature-list strong { color: var(--red); font-weight: 800; }

/* Script transcript — staged act cards */
.script-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  max-width: 900px;
}
.script-act {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.script-act:hover {
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -22px rgba(10,10,10,0.18);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.script-stage {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
}
.script-num {
  font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.75rem; color: var(--red);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1;
}
.script-time {
  font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.script-label {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  background: var(--red-soft);
  color: var(--red);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.script-act blockquote {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--black);
  font-style: normal;
}
.script-act blockquote strong { color: var(--red); font-weight: 700; }
.script-act blockquote em { color: var(--black); font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; }
.script-direction {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ============================================================
   PRIVACY POLICY — legal document layout
   ============================================================ */
.legal-doc {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.legal-block {
  padding: 1.5rem 0 1.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.legal-block:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.legal-block:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.legal-block h2 {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.8vw, 1.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--black);
}
.legal-block p {
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.legal-block strong { color: var(--black); font-weight: 700; }
.legal-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.legal-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.legal-list li::before {
  content: '▸';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0;
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* ============================================================
   ALWAYS-VISIBLE TEXT OVERRIDE
   User requested: no content should ever be hidden by animation.
   Decorative motion (badges, bars, marquee, hovers, counters)
   still works — only the opacity:0 starting states are removed.
   ============================================================ */
.reveal,
.stagger > *,
.word,
.flip-in,
.bounce-in,
.slide-l,
.slide-r,
.rise,
.mask-text,
.split-letters .ltr,
.hero .word,
.has-line,
.typed-line,
.dotted-divider,
.h2.brush::after { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }

.mask-wipe { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0) !important; }

.ikigai-diagram .ikigai-circle { opacity: 1 !important; transform: scale(1) !important; }
.ikigai-diagram .ikigai-center { opacity: 1 !important; }

/* Brush underline + has-line stay visible at their final width */
.h2.brush::after { width: 140px !important; }
.h2.has-line::after,
.h1.has-line::after { width: 64px !important; }
.typed-line::after { transform: scaleX(1) !important; }
.dotted-divider { width: 120px !important; }

/* Reduced motion — instant, no transforms */
@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;
  }
  .reveal, .stagger > *, .word { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .mask-wipe { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0) !important; }
}

/* ---------- 6. NAV / HEADER ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: var(--marquee-h); left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 80;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(10px);
  color: var(--black);
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.site-header.is-light { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); }
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px -18px rgba(10,10,10,0.25); }
.nav-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.25rem;
  min-height: 64px;
  padding-top: 0.5rem; padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  padding-left: var(--pad-x); padding-right: var(--pad-x);
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .nav-inner .brand { flex-shrink: 0; }
  .nav-links { flex: 1 1 auto; }
}
.brand {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
}
.brand .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--red); border-radius: 1px; display: inline-block; }
.brand .brand-logo {
  width: auto;
  height: 36px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .brand .brand-logo { height: 40px; } }
@media (min-width: 1280px) { .brand .brand-logo { height: 44px; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .brand .brand-logo { height: 32px; } }
.brand small { font-weight: 500; opacity: 0.6; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

.nav-links { display: none; gap: 0.85rem 1.05rem; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-end; }
.nav-links a { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em; opacity: 0.85; transition: opacity var(--t-hover) var(--ease); white-space: nowrap; }
.nav-links a:hover { opacity: 1; }
.nav-links .btn { padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem; font-size: 0.75rem; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) { .nav-links { display: flex; } }
@media (min-width: 1280px) { .nav-links { gap: 1rem 1.3rem; }  .nav-links a { font-size: 0.82rem; } }

.hamburger {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 110;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), opacity 0.2s var(--ease), top 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.hamburger span:nth-child(1) { top: 17px; }
.hamburger span:nth-child(2) { top: 22px; }
.hamburger span:nth-child(3) { top: 27px; }
.hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(1) { top: 22px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(3) { top: 22px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .hamburger { display: none; } }

.menu-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: 5rem 1.5rem 2.5rem;
  transform: translateY(-101%);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.menu-overlay nav a { border-bottom-color: var(--border-light) !important; }
.menu-overlay .menu-foot { color: var(--muted) !important; }
.menu-overlay .menu-foot a, .menu-overlay .menu-foot strong { color: var(--black) !important; }
.menu-overlay.is-open { transform: translateY(0); }
.menu-overlay nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
.menu-overlay nav a {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease), transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.menu-overlay.is-open nav a { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.menu-overlay.is-open nav a:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.menu-overlay.is-open nav a:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.menu-overlay.is-open nav a:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
.menu-overlay.is-open nav a:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
.menu-overlay.is-open nav a:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.34s; }
.menu-overlay.is-open nav a:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.menu-overlay.is-open nav a:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.46s; }
.menu-overlay.is-open nav a:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.52s; }
.menu-overlay .menu-foot {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.menu-overlay .menu-foot a { font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }
.menu-overlay .menu-foot strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.04em; font-size: 1.05rem; display: block; }

body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* Push content below sticky header — generous for the multi-row nav */
main { padding-top: calc(64px + var(--marquee-h)); }
@media (min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px) { main { padding-top: calc(100px + var(--marquee-h)); } }

/* ---------- 7. HERO ---------- */
.hero {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10% -10% auto auto;
  width: 70vmax; height: 70vmax;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(194,24,7,0.10), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(194,24,7,0.06), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  transform: translate3d(0,0,0);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: drift 22s linear infinite;
}
.hero::after {
  /* subtle grid pattern */
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10,10,10,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10,10,10,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}
@keyframes drift {
  0% { transform: translate(0,0) rotate(0); }
  50% { transform: translate(-3%, 2%) rotate(8deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0,0) rotate(0); }
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.hero-pre {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--red);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hero-pre::before { content: '▸'; margin-right: 0.5rem; color: var(--red); }

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 7.2vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-title .line { display: block; }
.hero-title .red-line { color: var(--red); font-style: italic; }
/* Extra breathing room before a new sentence in the hero title */
.hero-title .line.sentence-start { margin-top: 0.65em; }

/* ---------- Hero 2-column layout with founder portrait ---------- */
.hero .hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hero .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.45fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 3.25rem;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .hero .hero-grid { gap: 4rem; }
}
.hero .hero-text { min-width: 0; }
.hero-portrait {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  align-self: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  justify-self: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hero-portrait { justify-self: end; max-width: 100%; }
}
.hero-portrait img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 70px -32px rgba(10,10,10,0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  transition: filter 0.6s var(--ease), transform 0.6s var(--ease);
  will-change: filter, transform;
}
/* Home variant: grayscale on rest, full colour on hover */
.hero-portrait--home img { filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.02); }
.hero-portrait--home:hover img,
.hero-portrait--home:focus-within img {
  filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
/* About variant: always in full colour, gentle lift on hover */
.hero-portrait--about img { filter: none; }
.hero-portrait--about:hover img { transform: translateY(-2px); }

.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.075rem, 2.1vw, 1.3rem);
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 38ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hero-bridge {
  font-size: clamp(1.025rem, 1.85vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.hero-body { color: var(--muted); max-width: 56ch; font-size: 1.075rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.hero-body strong { color: var(--black); }
.hero-tag { color: var(--red); font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; }

.hero-id {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem 1.25rem;
}
.hero-id strong { color: var(--black); font-weight: 700; }
.hero-id .sep { color: rgba(10,10,10,0.25); }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero { padding-top: 5rem; padding-bottom: 5rem; }
}

/* Proof bar */
.proof-bar {
  background: var(--grey-tint);
  color: var(--black);
  padding: 1.5rem var(--pad-x);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.proof-bar-inner {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem 1rem;
}
.proof-stat .num {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--black);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.proof-stat .lbl {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}
.proof-stat .num .unit { color: var(--red); font-size: 0.85em; margin-left: 1px; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .proof-bar-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- 8. PROBLEM SECTION ---------- */
.problem .h2 { max-width: 22ch; }
.problem .you { color: var(--red); font-style: italic; }
.problem .not-fault { display: block; margin-top: 0.4rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: 600; font-style: normal; }
.problem .h3-mini { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--red); margin-top: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.problem p { max-width: 60ch; color: var(--muted); }
.problem .punch {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4.5vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.problem .punch em { color: var(--red); font-style: italic; }

/* ---------- 9. IKIGAI ---------- */
.ikigai .intro-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .ikigai .intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: center; } }

.ikigai-stack { display: grid; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.ikigai-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--t-hover) var(--ease), transform var(--t-hover) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-hover) var(--ease);
}
.ikigai-card:hover { border-color: var(--red); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -20px rgba(10,10,10,0.18); }
.ikigai-card summary {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.ikigai-card summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ikigai-card .num {
  color: var(--red);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ikigai-card .name { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.6vw, 1.35rem); }
.ikigai-card .chev {
  margin-left: auto;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--black);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--black);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.ikigai-card[open] .chev { transform: rotate(-135deg); }
.ikigai-card .body { padding-top: 1rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.ikigai-card .body .label { font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.72rem; }
.ikigai-card .body .fail {
  background: var(--red-soft); color: var(--black);
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
}
.ikigai-card .body .fail .label { color: var(--red); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; font-weight: 800; }

/* Desktop hero diagram — Hexagonal radial cluster with connecting rays */
.ikigai-diagram {
  display: none;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .ikigai-diagram { display: block; } }

/* SVG rays drawn behind nodes */
.ikigai-diagram .rays {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ikigai-diagram .rays line {
  stroke: var(--red);
  stroke-width: 1.25;
  stroke-dasharray: 240;
  stroke-dashoffset: 240;
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.1s var(--ease);
}
.ikigai-diagram.in-view .rays line { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
.ikigai-diagram.in-view .rays line:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.45s; }
.ikigai-diagram.in-view .rays line:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.55s; }
.ikigai-diagram.in-view .rays line:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.65s; }
.ikigai-diagram.in-view .rays line:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.75s; }
.ikigai-diagram.in-view .rays line:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.85s; }
.ikigai-diagram.in-view .rays line:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.95s; }
.ikigai-diagram .rays .pulse {
  stroke: var(--red);
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  fill: none;
  opacity: 0;
  stroke-dasharray: 8 8;
  animation: ray-pulse 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ray-pulse {
  0% { opacity: 0; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { opacity: 0; stroke-dashoffset: -100; }
}

.ikigai-circle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 30%; height: 30%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(194,24,7,0.45);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--black);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.6) translate(var(--tx, 0), var(--ty, 0));
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease),
              background 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease),
              box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -14px rgba(10,10,10,0.22);
  cursor: default;
}
.ikigai-circle::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(194,24,7,0.18);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.ikigai-circle:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(90deg); }

.ikigai-diagram.in-view .ikigai-circle { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
/* Hexagonal layout — 6 nodes at 30deg, 90deg, 150deg, 210deg, 270deg, 330deg around center (50%,50%), radius ~35% */
.ikigai-diagram.in-view .c1 { transition-delay: 0.12s; top: 5%;   left: 35%; }
.ikigai-diagram.in-view .c2 { transition-delay: 0.22s; top: 20%;  left: 65%; }
.ikigai-diagram.in-view .c3 { transition-delay: 0.32s; top: 50%;  left: 70%; }
.ikigai-diagram.in-view .c4 { transition-delay: 0.42s; top: 65%;  left: 35%; }
.ikigai-diagram.in-view .c5 { transition-delay: 0.52s; top: 50%;  left:  0%; }
.ikigai-diagram.in-view .c6 { transition-delay: 0.62s; top: 20%;  left:  5%; }

.ikigai-circle:hover {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -16px rgba(194,24,7,0.5);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.ikigai-circle:hover .lbl-num { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.ikigai-circle .lbl-num {
  display: block;
  color: var(--red);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.ikigai-circle .lbl-name { display: block; }

.ikigai-center {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 30%; height: 30%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,1),
    0 0 0 8px rgba(194,24,7,0.35),
    0 24px 50px -16px rgba(10,10,10,0.45);
  animation: gentle-pulse 3.5s var(--ease) infinite;
}
.ikigai-center small { display: block; margin-top: 0.25rem; font-size: 0.58rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; }
@keyframes gentle-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,1), 0 0 0 8px rgba(194,24,7,0.35), 0 24px 50px -16px rgba(10,10,10,0.45); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,1), 0 0 0 14px rgba(194,24,7,0.20), 0 28px 60px -10px rgba(194,24,7,0.45); }
}

.ikigai-center-tagline {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.ikigai-center-tagline .red { color: var(--red); }

/* ---------- 10. DOMAIN DEEP DIVES ---------- */
.domain {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.domain--dark { background: var(--white); color: var(--black); border-top-color: var(--border-light); }
.domain--light { background: var(--white); color: var(--black); }
.domain--tint { background: var(--grey-tint); color: var(--black); }
.domain--dark .domain-meta { color: var(--muted); }

.domain-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .domain-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr; gap: 3rem; } }

.domain-num {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 18vw, 12rem);
  line-height: 0.85;
  color: var(--red);
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
}
.domain--dark .domain-num { color: var(--red); }

.domain-name {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.domain-meta { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.domain--dark .domain-meta { color: var(--muted); }
.domain-strength { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.domain-fail {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--white);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.domain-fail .lbl { display: block; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; opacity: 0.9; }

.domain.alt .domain-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .domain.alt .domain-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr; }
  .domain.alt .domain-num-wrap { order: 2; text-align: right; }
  .domain.alt .domain-num { display: inline-block; }
}

.domain-num-wrap { position: relative; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .domain-num-wrap { position: sticky; top: 88px; }
}

/* ---------- 11. CORE INSIGHT ---------- */
.insight .h2 { max-width: 22ch; }
.insight .word-row { font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2.3vw, 1.15rem); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.insight .word-row span { padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem; border: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.18); border-radius: 999px; color: var(--black); }
.insight .word-row span:nth-child(odd) { border-color: rgba(194,24,7,0.5); color: var(--red); }
.insight .emph { color: var(--red); font-style: italic; }

/* ---------- 12. ORIGIN STORY ---------- */
.origin .narrative { max-width: 64ch; }
.origin .narrative p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.origin .narrative p strong { color: var(--black); }
.origin .pull {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.origin .pull blockquote {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--black);
  max-width: 28ch;
}
.origin .pull blockquote::before { content: '"'; color: var(--red); font-size: 1.3em; line-height: 0; vertical-align: -0.15em; margin-right: 0.1em; }
.origin .pull .by { display: block; margin-top: 1rem; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--red); }

.video-card {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  background: var(--grey-tint);
  color: var(--black);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
  transition: transform var(--t-hover) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-hover) var(--ease);
}
.video-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -22px rgba(10,10,10,0.25); }
.play-btn {
  flex: 0 0 56px; width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.play-btn::after {
  content: '';
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-left: 14px solid var(--white);
  border-top: 9px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 9px solid transparent;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

/* ---------- 13. WORK (Three Engagements) ---------- */
.work .grid { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .work .grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.work-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--t-hover) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-hover) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-hover) var(--ease);
}
.work-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--red); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -28px rgba(10,10,10,0.25); }
.work-card .lbl-num { color: var(--red); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.work-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.4rem; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.work-card .sub { font-size: 0.85rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.work-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); }
.work-card .links { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }

/* ---------- 14. RESULTS / STATS / TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.stats-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.stat-card {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t-hover) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-hover) var(--ease);
}
.stat-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: -30%; top: -30%;
  width: 120%; height: 120%; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(194,24,7,0.08), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -22px rgba(10,10,10,0.22); }
.stat-card:hover::after { transform: scale(1.2); }
.stat-card .pct { font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 900; font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 4rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--black); }
.stat-card .lbl { display: block; margin-top: 0.65rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stat-card .pct .unit { color: var(--red); }

.kpi-list { margin-top: 2.5rem; display: grid; gap: 0.85rem; }
.kpi-row {
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.25rem;
}
.kpi-row .name { font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.kpi-row .sector { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.kpi-row .result { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--black); }
.kpi-row .result strong { color: var(--red); }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .kpi-row { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.9fr 2fr; align-items: baseline; gap: 1.5rem; }
}

/* Testimonials — marquee desktop / carousel mobile */
.testimonials { background: var(--grey-tint); color: var(--black); }
.testimonials .quote-marquee {
  display: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
}
.testimonials .quote-track { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; width: max-content; animation: marquee 60s linear infinite; }
.testimonials .quote-marquee:hover .quote-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

@media (min-width: 900px) { .testimonials .quote-marquee { display: block; } .testimonials .quote-carousel { display: none; } }

.quote-card {
  flex: 0 0 320px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem;
  min-height: 220px;
  transition: transform var(--t-hover) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-hover) var(--ease);
}
.quote-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -22px rgba(10,10,10,0.18); }
.quote-card blockquote { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--black); font-style: italic; }
.quote-card .author { margin-top: auto; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); }
.quote-card .author strong { display: block; color: var(--black); font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; }
.quote-card .author .co { color: var(--red); font-weight: 600; }

.testimonials .quote-marquee {
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
}

/* Mobile carousel */
.quote-carousel { position: relative; }
.quote-carousel .track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0 1.25rem;
}
.quote-carousel .track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.quote-carousel .track .quote-card {
  flex: 0 0 86%;
  scroll-snap-align: center;
}
.quote-carousel .dots {
  display: flex; gap: 0.4rem; justify-content: center; margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.quote-carousel .dots button {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.25);
  transition: background var(--t-hover) var(--ease), width var(--t-hover) var(--ease);
  padding: 0; min-width: 0;
}
.quote-carousel .dots button[aria-current="true"] { background: var(--red); width: 18px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ---------- 15. RIGHT FIT ---------- */
.fit .head .h2 strong { color: var(--red); }
.fit-grid { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .fit-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; } }
.fit-col {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
}
.fit-col h3 {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
}
.fit-col h3 .tick { color: var(--red); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 900; }
.fit-col.no h3 .tick { color: var(--black); }
.fit-list li {
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex; gap: 0.65rem; align-items: flex-start;
}
.fit-list li::before {
  content: '';
  flex: 0 0 8px; height: 8px; margin-top: 0.55rem;
  background: var(--red); display: block;
}
.fit-col.no .fit-list li::before { background: var(--black); }
.fit-list li:first-child { border-top: 0; }

.fit-foot { margin-top: 2rem; max-width: 70ch; }
.fit-foot p { color: var(--muted); }
.fit-foot p strong { color: var(--black); }

/* ---------- 16. DOCTRINE ---------- */
.doctrine .hashtag {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 10vw, 6rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.doctrine .hashtag span { color: var(--red); }
.doctrine .creed { display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; margin: 2rem 0; }
.doctrine .creed p {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.6vw, 1.4rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.doctrine .creed em { color: var(--red); font-style: italic; }
.doctrine .statement {
  background: var(--grey-tint);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
}
.doctrine .statement blockquote { font-style: italic; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--black); }
.doctrine .statement .by { display: block; margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--red); font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ============================================================
   CREDENTIALS — text always 100% visible, animations are accents
   Trigger: .creds-anim.is-visible (added by IntersectionObserver)
   ============================================================ */

/* Base — all text fully visible, dark, high contrast */
.creds-anim .cap-row {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.85rem 3.25rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.creds-anim .cap-row::before {
  /* Numbered red badge — always visible, gentle pulse */
  content: attr(data-n);
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(194,24,7,0.55);
  animation: badge-pulse 2.4s var(--ease) infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--bd, 0s);
}
.creds-anim .cap-row:nth-child(1) { --bd: 0s; }
.creds-anim .cap-row:nth-child(2) { --bd: 0.4s; }
.creds-anim .cap-row:nth-child(3) { --bd: 0.8s; }
.creds-anim .cap-row:nth-child(4) { --bd: 1.2s; }
@keyframes badge-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(194,24,7,0.55); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(194,24,7,0); }
}
.creds-anim .cap-row p {
  color: var(--black);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.creds-anim .cap-row strong { color: var(--red); font-weight: 800; }

/* No fade-in: rows are 100% visible at all times. Only hover transitions. */
.creds-anim .cap-row {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.creds-anim .cap-row:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -20px rgba(194,24,7,0.35);
}

/* ---------- Stat cards: always visible, animated accent rises ---------- */
.creds-anim .creds-stats { display: grid; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .creds-anim .creds-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .creds-anim .creds-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }

.creds-anim .creds-stat {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.creds-anim .creds-stat::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--red);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease);
  transition-delay: var(--sd, 0s);
}
.creds-anim.is-visible .creds-stat::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.creds-anim .creds-stat:nth-child(1) { --sd: 0.10s; }
.creds-anim .creds-stat:nth-child(2) { --sd: 0.25s; }
.creds-anim .creds-stat:nth-child(3) { --sd: 0.40s; }
.creds-anim .creds-stat:nth-child(4) { --sd: 0.55s; }
.creds-anim .creds-stat .n {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--black);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), color 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.creds-anim .creds-stat .n .unit { color: var(--red); }
.creds-anim .creds-stat .l {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.creds-anim .creds-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -22px rgba(10,10,10,0.18); }
.creds-anim .creds-stat:hover .n { transform: scale(1.05); color: var(--red); }

/* ---------- Credentials strip: always-visible pills with travelling highlight ---------- */
.creds-anim .creds-strip {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  list-style: none; padding-left: 0;
}
.creds-anim .creds-strip li {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--black);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.creds-anim .creds-strip li::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: dot-blink 2s var(--ease) infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--db, 0s);
}
.creds-anim .creds-strip li::after { content: none; }
.creds-anim .creds-strip li:nth-child(1)  { --db: 0s; }
.creds-anim .creds-strip li:nth-child(2)  { --db: 0.15s; }
.creds-anim .creds-strip li:nth-child(3)  { --db: 0.30s; }
.creds-anim .creds-strip li:nth-child(4)  { --db: 0.45s; }
.creds-anim .creds-strip li:nth-child(5)  { --db: 0.60s; }
.creds-anim .creds-strip li:nth-child(6)  { --db: 0.75s; }
.creds-anim .creds-strip li:nth-child(7)  { --db: 0.90s; }
.creds-anim .creds-strip li:nth-child(8)  { --db: 1.05s; }
.creds-anim .creds-strip li:nth-child(9)  { --db: 1.20s; }
.creds-anim .creds-strip li:nth-child(10) { --db: 1.35s; }
.creds-anim .creds-strip li:nth-child(11) { --db: 1.50s; }
.creds-anim .creds-strip li:nth-child(12) { --db: 1.65s; }
@keyframes dot-blink {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.5; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
}
.creds-anim .creds-strip li:hover {
  color: var(--red);
  border-color: var(--red);
  background: var(--red-soft);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .creds-anim .cap-row,
  .creds-anim .cap-row::before,
  .creds-anim .creds-stat::before,
  .creds-anim .creds-strip li::before {
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }
}

/* ---------- 17. CREDENTIALS / WHAT MANAN BRINGS ---------- */
.creds .cap-list { display: grid; gap: 0.85rem; margin: 2rem 0; }
.cap-row {
  display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
.cap-row::before {
  content: '▸';
  color: var(--red); font-weight: 900;
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(2px);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.stagger.in-view .cap-row::before { animation: pop 0.6s var(--ease) forwards; }
@keyframes pop { 0% { transform: scale(0.6) translateY(2px); } 60% { transform: scale(1.25) translateY(2px); } 100% { transform: scale(1) translateY(2px); } }
.cap-row p { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.cap-row strong { color: var(--red); font-weight: 700; }

.creds-stats { display: grid; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .creds-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .creds-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.creds-stat { padding: 1.25rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.section--dark .creds-stat { border-top-color: var(--border-dark); }
.creds-stat .n { font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 900; font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.creds-stat .n .unit { color: var(--red); }
.creds-stat .l { display: block; margin-top: 0.4rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); }
.section--dark .creds-stat .l { color: var(--muted); }

.creds-strip {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.section--dark .creds-strip { border-top-color: var(--border-dark); }
.creds-strip li {
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.section--dark .creds-strip li { color: var(--black); }
.creds-strip li::after { content: '·'; margin-left: 1rem; color: var(--red); font-weight: 900; }
.creds-strip li:last-child::after { content: ''; }

/* Closing red band */
.closing-band {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: var(--pad-y) var(--pad-x);
  text-align: center;
}
.closing-band .h2 { font-style: italic; }
.closing-band p { font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 50ch; margin: 1rem auto 2rem; opacity: 0.95; }
.closing-band .btn--ghost { color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.closing-band .btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--red); border-color: var(--white); }
.closing-band .btn--primary { background: var(--white); color: var(--red); }
.closing-band .btn--primary:hover { background: var(--black); color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }

/* ---------- 18. COMPARISON TABLE ---------- */
.compare-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.compare-table {
  width: 100%; min-width: 760px;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.compare-table th, .compare-table td {
  padding: 1rem 0.9rem;
  vertical-align: top;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.compare-table thead th {
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted); font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black);
}
.compare-table thead th.mv { color: var(--red); background: rgba(226,7,31,0.03); }
.compare-table tbody td.mv { background: rgba(226,7,31,0.04); color: var(--black); font-weight: 600; }
.compare-table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.02); }
.compare-table tbody td:first-child { font-weight: 700; }

.compare-foot { max-width: 70ch; margin-top: 2rem; color: var(--muted); }
.compare-foot strong { color: var(--black); }

/* ---------- 19. FAQ ---------- */
.faq-list { display: grid; gap: 0.75rem; max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-item summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: background var(--t-hover) var(--ease);
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary:hover { background: var(--grey-tint); }
.faq-item .chev {
  flex: 0 0 14px;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.faq-item .chev::before, .faq-item .chev::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 12px; height: 2px; background: var(--red);
  transform-origin: center;
}
.faq-item .chev::before { transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.faq-item .chev::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.faq-item[open] .chev::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
.faq-item .body {
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 70ch;
}
.faq-item .qnum { color: var(--red); font-weight: 800; margin-right: 0.5rem; }

/* ---------- 20. PRESS / TRUST STRIP ---------- */
.trust { background: var(--grey-tint); padding: 2.5rem var(--pad-x); }
.trust h4 { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.trust-list {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--black);
}
.trust-list li { padding: 0.35rem 0; }
.trust-list li + li::before { content: '|'; color: rgba(0,0,0,0.2); margin-right: 1.25rem; }

/* ---------- 21. LEAD MAGNET ---------- */
.leadmag {
  background: var(--grey-tint);
  color: var(--black);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  display: grid; gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
}
.leadmag h3 { font-family: var(--h-font); font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.75rem); font-weight: 800; }
.leadmag p { color: var(--muted); }
.leadmag form { display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; }
.leadmag input {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  min-height: 44px;
}
.leadmag input::placeholder { color: var(--muted); }
.leadmag input:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--red); outline-offset: -1px; border-color: transparent; }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .leadmag form { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr auto; }
  .leadmag .btn { min-width: 200px; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ---------- 22. AUDIT PAGE ---------- */
.audit-q {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  display: grid; gap: 1rem;
}
.audit-q .num { color: var(--red); font-weight: 900; font-family: var(--h-font); font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1; }
.audit-q p { font-weight: 600; }
.audit-q .answers { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
.audit-q .answers label {
  flex: 1; padding: 0.85rem; text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--t-hover) var(--ease);
  min-height: 44px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.audit-q .answers input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.audit-q .answers label:has(input:checked) { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--red); }
.audit-q .answers label:hover { border-color: var(--red); }
.audit-result {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  background: var(--grey-tint); color: var(--black);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
}
.audit-result.is-visible { display: block; }
.audit-result h3 { font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; color: var(--red); }
.audit-result p { color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* ---------- 23. BLOG / CASE STUDIES ---------- */
.post-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }
@media (min-width: 700px) { .post-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .post-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.post-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform var(--t-hover) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-hover) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-hover) var(--ease);
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--red); box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -28px rgba(10,10,10,0.25); }
.post-card .meta { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--red); font-weight: 800; }
.post-card h3 { font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.25; }
.post-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.post-card .read-link { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--red); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.case-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  display: grid; gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: border-color var(--t-hover) var(--ease), transform var(--t-hover) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-hover) var(--ease);
}
.case-card:hover { border-color: var(--red); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -28px rgba(10,10,10,0.25); }
.case-card .meta { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--red); font-weight: 800; }
.case-card h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2rem); margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.case-card .numbers { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem 1.25rem; padding-top: 0.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.case-card .numbers li { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; }
.case-card .numbers li strong { color: var(--red); }
.case-card .block { display: grid; gap: 0.4rem; }
.case-card .block .label { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--black); }
.case-card .block p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.case-card blockquote {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
  padding-left: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.case-card blockquote .by { display: block; margin-top: 0.5rem; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--red); }

/* ---------- 24. SPEAKING ---------- */
.topic-grid { display: grid; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .topic-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.topic-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  display: grid; gap: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--t-hover) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-hover) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-hover) var(--ease);
}
.topic-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--red); box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -28px rgba(10,10,10,0.2); }
.topic-card .num { color: var(--red); font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1; }
.topic-card h3 { font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.topic-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.topic-card .meta { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--black); font-weight: 800; margin-top: 0.5rem; padding-top: 0.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }

/* ---------- 25. STICKY MOBILE CTA BAR ---------- */
.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  z-index: 70;
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  min-height: 56px;
  transform: translateY(110%);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.sticky-cta .btn--primary { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); }
.sticky-cta.is-visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.sticky-cta .lbl { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.sticky-cta .btn { padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .sticky-cta { display: none; } }

/* WhatsApp floating */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  right: 1rem; bottom: 5.5rem;
  z-index: 65;
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(37,211,102,0.55);
  transform: scale(0); opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.wa-float.is-visible { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
.wa-float svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .wa-float { bottom: 1.5rem; } }

/* ---------- 26. FOOTER ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--grey-tint);
  color: var(--black);
  padding: 4rem var(--pad-x) 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; gap: 2rem; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; } }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--red); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-col a { display: block; padding: 0.3rem 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); transition: color var(--t-hover) var(--ease); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.footer-brand .brand { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--black); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); max-width: 36ch; }
.footer-brand .phone { font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em; color: var(--black); margin-top: 1rem; display: inline-block; }
.footer-bottom {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 3rem auto 0;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem; justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted);
}

/* Footer map block */
.footer-map {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.footer-map h4 {
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--red); font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.footer-map .map-address {
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem; max-width: 60ch;
}
.footer-map .map-address .open-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-left: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--red); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: color 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.footer-map .map-address .open-link:hover { color: var(--red-alt); transform: translateX(3px); }
.footer-map .map-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -28px rgba(10,10,10,0.25);
  background: var(--grey-tint);
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.footer-map .map-frame:hover { box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -28px rgba(194,24,7,0.35); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-map .map-frame iframe {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  filter: grayscale(15%) contrast(0.97);
  transition: filter 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.footer-map .map-frame:hover iframe { filter: none; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-map .map-frame { height: 420px; }
}

/* ---------- 27. SKIP LINK ---------- */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 0;
  background: var(--red); color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  z-index: 200;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: top var(--t-hover) var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* ---------- 28. UTILITY ---------- */
.mt-1 { margin-top: 0.5rem; } .mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; } .mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; } .mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; } .mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; } .mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; } .mb-4 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.divider { border: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--border-light); margin: 2rem 0; }
.section--dark .divider { background: var(--border-light); }
.tag-red { display: inline-block; padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; background: var(--red-soft); color: var(--red); border-radius: 2px; }

/* ============================================================
   29. EXTRA UNIQUE ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */

/* Gradient shimmer on the .red accent words */
.red.shine,
.red-line.shine {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red) 0%, #ff5a3c 45%, var(--red) 60%, #ff5a3c 80%, var(--red) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: shine 3.5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes shine {
  0%   { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

/* Animated red underline beneath headings */
.h2.has-line, .h1.has-line {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.h2.has-line::after, .h1.has-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: -8px;
  width: 0; height: 4px;
  background: var(--red);
  transition: width 0.9s var(--ease) 0.2s;
}
.reveal.in-view .h2.has-line::after,
.reveal.in-view .h1.has-line::after,
.h2.has-line.in-view::after,
.h1.has-line.in-view::after { width: 64px; }

/* Marquee strip (subtle infinite scrolling tagline) */
.marquee-strip {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
/* Top variant: pinned above the nav, visible on every page */
.marquee-strip--top {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 90;
  height: var(--marquee-h);
  padding: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.marquee-strip .track {
  display: flex; gap: 3rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-slow 38s linear infinite;
  font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.7vw, 1.05rem);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-strip .track span { color: var(--black); }
.marquee-strip .track .dot { color: var(--red); margin: 0 0.4rem; }
@keyframes marquee-slow { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* Tilt-on-hover effect (utility) */
.tilt {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.tilt:hover { transform: perspective(900px) rotateX(2deg) rotateY(-2deg) translateY(-4px); }

/* Magnetic pulse (small attention pull) */
.magnet {
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.magnet:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02); }

/* Animated arrow on link */
.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--red);
}
.link-arrow .arr {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.link-arrow:hover .arr { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* Card flip reveal (subtle) */
.flip-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: perspective(800px) rotateX(-12deg) translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease);
  transition-delay: var(--rd, 0s);
}
.flip-in.in-view { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Letter-by-letter rise */
.split-letters .ltr {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(0.6em) rotate(8deg);
  transition: opacity 0.55s var(--ease), transform 0.55s var(--ease);
}
.split-letters.in-view .ltr { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Big number flicker counter accent */
.flicker {
  animation: flicker 2.6s steps(2, end) infinite;
}
@keyframes flicker {
  0%, 92%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  94% { opacity: 0.4; }
  96% { opacity: 1; }
  98% { opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* Subtle ambient blob (background decoration) */
.blob {
  position: absolute;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(194,24,7,0.10), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: blob-drift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 0;
}
@keyframes blob-drift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(20px, -30px) scale(1.1); }
}
.blob.tr { top: -120px; right: -120px; }
.blob.bl { bottom: -120px; left: -120px; animation-delay: -7s; }

/* Page-intro hero label drop */
.page-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--red);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194,24,7,0.4);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--red-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  animation: chip-pop 0.7s var(--ease);
}
@keyframes chip-pop {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-12px) scale(0.9); }
  60% { transform: translateY(2px) scale(1.04); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* Floating dots cursor accent (set via JS class is-cursor) */
.cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 200;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.15s linear;
}
.cursor-dot.is-on { opacity: 0.55; }
@media (hover: none), (max-width: 1024px), (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cursor-dot { display: none !important; }
}

/* Page section preview cards (used on slim homepage) */
.preview-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: visible;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--red) transparent;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 1rem;
  scroll-padding-left: 0.25rem;
}
.preview-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 6px; }
.preview-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--red); border-radius: 3px; }
.preview-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.preview-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t-hover) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-hover) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-hover) var(--ease);
  min-height: 240px;
  flex: 0 0 clamp(240px, 78vw, 300px);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}
.preview-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: auto -40% -40% auto;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(194,24,7,0.08), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
  transform: translate(20%, 20%);
}
.preview-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--red); box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -28px rgba(10,10,10,0.25); }
.preview-card:hover::before { transform: translate(-10%, -10%) scale(1.1); }
.preview-card .step {
  font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2.6rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--red);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.preview-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--h-font); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.35rem; letter-spacing: -0.015em; line-height: 1.2;
}
.preview-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; flex: 1; }
.preview-card .go {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--red); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.preview-card .go .arr { transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.preview-card:hover .go .arr { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* Hero scroll indicator */
.scroll-hint {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 2rem; padding: 0.6rem 0;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
}
.scroll-hint .line { width: 38px; height: 1px; background: var(--red); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.scroll-hint .line::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--white), transparent);
  animation: hint-slide 1.8s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes hint-slide { 0% { transform: translateX(-100%); } 100% { transform: translateX(100%); } }

/* Page hero (top of new pages) */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 8rem) var(--pad-x) clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.page-hero .lede { max-width: 60ch; }

/* Better hovers for hero CTA on light bg */
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--black); border-color: rgba(10,10,10,0.4); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--black); background: rgba(10,10,10,0.04); color: var(--black); }
.hero .btn--ghost { color: var(--black); border-color: rgba(10,10,10,0.35); }

/* Closing red band remains red (CTA contrast)  */
.closing-band .btn--ghost { color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.closing-band .btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--red); }

/* Force light text colors on previously-dark sections - secondary catch */
.section--dark p,
.section--dark .hero-bridge,
.section--dark .hero-sub,
.section--dark .hero-body { color: var(--muted); }
.section--dark strong { color: var(--black); }

/* Fix nav links on light header */
.nav-links a { color: var(--black); position: relative; }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--red); opacity: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   NAV DROPDOWN ("More")
   ============================================================ */
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.nav-dropdown-toggle {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  background: none; border: 0; padding: 0;
  font: inherit; cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: inherit;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.85;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.nav-dropdown-toggle:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--red); }
.nav-dropdown-toggle .chev {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65em;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.nav-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown-toggle .chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-dropdown-toggle.is-active {
  color: var(--red);
  opacity: 1;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 0.85rem);
  right: 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 56px -24px rgba(10,10,10,0.28);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.22s var(--ease), transform 0.22s var(--ease);
  z-index: 90;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu::before {
  /* small hover bridge — keeps menu open while crossing the gap */
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.85rem; left: 0; right: 0; height: 0.85rem;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu li { margin: 0; }
.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--black);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: background 0.2s var(--ease), color 0.2s var(--ease), padding-left 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--red-soft);
  color: var(--red);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 1;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a.is-active {
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--red-soft);
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a.is-active::after { content: none; }

/* Active page indicator — desktop nav */
.nav-links a.is-active {
  color: var(--red);
  opacity: 1;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.nav-links a.is-active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -6px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--red);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Active page indicator — mobile overlay menu */
.menu-overlay nav a.is-active {
  color: var(--red);
}
.menu-overlay nav a.is-active::before {
  content: '▸ ';
  color: var(--red);
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   30. FAQ — collapsed items + show-more button
   ============================================================ */
.faq-item.is-hidden {
  display: none;
}
.faq-item.is-revealing {
  display: block;
  animation: faq-reveal 0.55s var(--ease) both;
}
@keyframes faq-reveal {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.faq-more-btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--red);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.faq-more-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.35) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.faq-more-btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 38px -16px rgba(194,24,7,0.5); transform: translateY(-2px); background: var(--red-alt); }
.faq-more-btn:hover::before { transform: translateX(100%); }
.faq-more-btn .faq-more-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
  font-weight: 900;
}
.faq-more-btn.is-expanded .faq-more-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* ============================================================
   31. REDESIGNED LEAD-MAGNET FORM — floating labels, focus glow
   ============================================================ */
.leadmag {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -40px rgba(10,10,10,0.18);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.leadmag::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -80px; top: -80px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(194,24,7,0.08), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: blob-drift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.leadmag h3 { font-family: var(--h-font); font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.7rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.2; max-width: 28ch; }
.leadmag h3 .red { color: var(--red); }
.leadmag p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 50ch; }
.leadmag form { display: grid; gap: 0.85rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .leadmag form { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr auto; align-items: end; }
}

.field {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
}
.field input {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 1.25rem 0.95rem 0.55rem;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  min-height: 56px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease);
  outline: none;
}
.field input::placeholder { color: transparent; }
.field label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.95rem; top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  pointer-events: none;
  transform-origin: left top;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.field input:focus,
.field input:not(:placeholder-shown) {
  border-color: var(--red);
  background: #fffdfc;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(194,24,7,0.10);
}
.field input:focus + label,
.field input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(0.78);
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.field .ico {
  position: absolute; right: 0.95rem; top: 50%;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--muted);
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: opacity 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.field input:focus ~ .ico { color: var(--red); opacity: 1; }

.leadmag .btn-send {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 56px;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.6rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: background 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.leadmag .btn-send::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.leadmag .btn-send:hover { background: var(--red-alt); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -16px rgba(194,24,7,0.5); }
.leadmag .btn-send:hover::before { transform: translateX(100%); }
.leadmag .btn-send .arr { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.leadmag .btn-send:hover .arr { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ============================================================
   32. EXTRA UNIQUE ANIMATIONS (round 2)
   ============================================================ */

/* Top scroll progress bar */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), #ff5a3c);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  z-index: 90;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.08s linear, opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}

/* Ripple click effect (for primary buttons) */
.btn--primary { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.btn--primary .ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: scale(0);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  animation: ripple-anim 0.7s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
@keyframes ripple-anim {
  to { transform: scale(4); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Pulse ring on Apply CTA — once-on-load + repeating subtle */
.pulse-ring {
  position: relative;
}
.pulse-ring::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -6px;
  border: 2px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: inherit;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: pulse-ring 2.4s var(--ease) infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.96); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.12); }
}

/* Glow border sweep (for hover focus cards) */
.glow-border {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.glow-border::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent, var(--red), transparent 30%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
          mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
  animation: spin-conic 5s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.glow-border:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
@keyframes spin-conic { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* Text scramble accent — simple flicker on hover */
.scramble {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  transition: letter-spacing 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.scramble:hover { letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* 3D card hover light follow (uses CSS vars set by JS) */
.spotlight {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.spotlight::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(180px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(194,24,7,0.12), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.spotlight:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Slide-in-from-side reveals */
.slide-l { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease); transition-delay: var(--rd, 0s); }
.slide-r { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px);  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease); transition-delay: var(--rd, 0s); }
.slide-l.in-view, .slide-r.in-view { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Tilt-up-from-floor */
.rise { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(60px) rotateX(8deg); transform-origin: center bottom; transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease); transition-delay: var(--rd, 0s); }
.rise.in-view { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ============================================================
   33. DYNAMIC ANIMATIONS — round 3 (extra attractive)
   ============================================================ */

/* 3D mouse-tilt cards (vars set by JS) */
.tilt-3d {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
  --rx: 0deg; --ry: 0deg;
}
.tilt-3d:hover { transform: perspective(900px) rotateX(var(--rx)) rotateY(var(--ry)) translateY(-4px); }
.tilt-3d > * { transform: translateZ(0); }

/* Mesh gradient hero background (animated) */
.mesh-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(at 18% 20%, rgba(194,24,7,0.13), transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(at 80% 30%, rgba(255,100,80,0.10), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(at 60% 80%, rgba(194,24,7,0.10), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(at 25% 78%, rgba(255,160,120,0.08), transparent 45%);
  filter: blur(8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: mesh-shift 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes mesh-shift {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translate3d(-1.5%, 1%, 0) scale(1.05); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(2%, -1.5%, 0) scale(0.98); }
}

/* Floating decorative shapes (positioned absolutely by markup) */
.float-shape {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.85;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: float-y 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.float-shape.fs-ring {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--red);
}
.float-shape.fs-square {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: var(--red);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.float-shape.fs-dot {
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  background: var(--red);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.float-shape.fs-line {
  width: 60px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--red);
}
.float-shape.delay-1 { animation-delay: -2s; }
.float-shape.delay-2 { animation-delay: -4s; }
.float-shape.delay-3 { animation-delay: -1s; }
@keyframes float-y {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(10deg); }
}
.float-shape.fs-square { animation-name: float-y-rot; }
@keyframes float-y-rot {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) rotate(45deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-22px) rotate(95deg); }
}

/* Hand-drawn red underline beneath section H2s */
.h2.brush::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 0; height: 14px;
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center, var(--red) 32%, transparent 70%) repeat-x;
  background-size: 30px 14px;
  transition: width 1.2s var(--ease) 0.15s;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.reveal.in-view .h2.brush::after,
.h2.brush.in-view::after { width: 140px; }

/* Counter punch (briefly scale+glow when count finishes) */
@keyframes punch {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); text-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(194,24,7,0); }
  40%  { transform: scale(1.15); text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(194,24,7,0.55); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); text-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(194,24,7,0); }
}
.counter-done { animation: punch 0.7s var(--ease); }

/* Bouncy reveal — overshoot ease */
.bounce-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.94);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  transition-delay: var(--rd, 0s);
}
.bounce-in.in-view { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Text mask reveal — vertical wipe */
.mask-text {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black) 0 50%, var(--red) 50% 100%);
  background-size: 100% 200%;
  background-position: 0 0;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  transition: background-position 0.9s var(--ease);
}
.mask-text.in-view { background-position: 0 100%; }

/* Hover wiggle on chip/eyebrow */
.page-eyebrow:hover { animation: wiggle 0.6s var(--ease); }
@keyframes wiggle {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0); }
  25%      { transform: rotate(-3deg); }
  75%      { transform: rotate(3deg); }
}

/* Animated CTA arrow chase */
.btn--primary .arr,
.btn--lg .arr { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.btn--primary:hover .arr,
.btn--lg:hover .arr { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* Number marquee — vertical stat ticker */
.ticker { display: inline-block; position: relative; height: 1.05em; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: bottom; }
.ticker .strip {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  animation: tick 6s steps(1) infinite;
}
.ticker .strip span { display: block; line-height: 1; height: 1.05em; }
@keyframes tick {
  0%, 24%   { transform: translateY(0); }
  25%, 49%  { transform: translateY(-1.05em); }
  50%, 74%  { transform: translateY(-2.1em); }
  75%, 99%  { transform: translateY(-3.15em); }
}

/* Hero gradient orb following mouse (vars set by JS) */
.hero .mouse-orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(194,24,7,0.14), transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  top: 0; left: 0;
  transform: translate(var(--mx, -200px), var(--my, -200px)) translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.18s linear, opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero.has-orb .mouse-orb { opacity: 1; }
@media (hover: none), (max-width: 1024px) { .hero .mouse-orb { display: none; } }

/* Big number 'odometer-feel' on hover (subtle scale + accent) */
.stat-card .pct,
.proof-stat .num,
.creds-stat .n { transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), color 0.35s var(--ease); display: inline-block; }
.stat-card:hover .pct { transform: scale(1.05); color: var(--red); }
.proof-stat:hover .num { transform: scale(1.05); }
.creds-stat:hover .n { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* Section divider — animated dotted line that scrolls in */
.dotted-divider {
  height: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red) 0 6px, transparent 6px 14px);
  width: 0;
  margin: 2.5rem auto;
  max-width: 120px;
  transition: width 0.9s var(--ease) 0.2s;
}
.reveal.in-view .dotted-divider,
.dotted-divider.in-view { width: 120px; }

/* Glitch text effect on hover (subtle) */
.glitch {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.glitch::before, .glitch::after {
  content: attr(data-text);
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.glitch:hover::before {
  color: var(--red);
  transform: translate(-2px, 1px);
  opacity: 0.9;
  animation: glitch-1 0.6s linear infinite;
}
.glitch:hover::after {
  color: var(--red-alt);
  transform: translate(2px, -1px);
  opacity: 0.9;
  animation: glitch-2 0.6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes glitch-1 { 0%,100% { clip-path: inset(0 0 80% 0); } 50% { clip-path: inset(60% 0 10% 0); } }
@keyframes glitch-2 { 0%,100% { clip-path: inset(70% 0 0   0); } 50% { clip-path: inset(0  0 60% 0); } }

/* Tag/chip pop-bounce on stagger */
.creds-strip li {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.creds-strip li:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--red); }

/* "Sparkle" decoration that twinkles */
.sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
  animation: sparkle 2.6s var(--ease) infinite;
}
.sparkle.s2 { animation-delay: -1s; }
.sparkle.s3 { animation-delay: -1.8s; }
@keyframes sparkle {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(0.4); opacity: 0; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.2);  opacity: 0.85; }
}

/* Animated section title (typewriter underline) */
.typed-line {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}
.typed-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -6px;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  background: var(--red);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.in-view .typed-line::after,
.typed-line.in-view::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Animated parallax wrapper (data attribute steered by JS) */
.parallax { will-change: transform; }

/* ============================================================
   34. INTRO SPLASH PAGE — full viewport, very dynamic
   ============================================================ */
.intro-splash {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 500;
  background: #050505;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 4.5rem 1.25rem 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease), opacity 0.7s var(--ease), filter 0.7s var(--ease);
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
  min-height: 100vh;
}
body.intro-locked { overflow: hidden; }
.intro-splash.is-leaving {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(8px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Layered backdrop: animated mesh + grid + scanline */
.splash-mesh {
  position: absolute; inset: -20%;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(at 18% 28%, rgba(194,24,7,0.55), transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(at 78% 22%, rgba(255,90,60,0.32), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(at 62% 78%, rgba(194,24,7,0.55), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(at 25% 78%, rgba(255,140,90,0.25), transparent 45%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  animation: mesh-shift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.splash-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 25%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 25%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.splash-scan {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 0 2px, transparent 2px 5px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.splash-vignette {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 35%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 90%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating particles */
.splash-particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.splash-particles span {
  position: absolute;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: particle-rise 9s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes particle-rise {
  0%   { transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.6); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 0.9; }
  90%  { opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-110vh) scale(1.2); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Big orbit ring drawing in */
.splash-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: min(80vmin, 720px); height: min(80vmin, 720px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: spin-slow 60s linear infinite;
}
.splash-orbit::before, .splash-orbit::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 16%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.splash-orbit::after { inset: 32%; border-color: rgba(194,24,7,0.45); }
@keyframes spin-slow { to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); } }
.splash-orbit .planet {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(194,24,7,0.18), 0 0 30px rgba(194,24,7,0.65);
}

/* Center stage */
.splash-center {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem;
}
.splash-mark {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  animation: chip-pop 1s var(--ease) 0.2s both;
}
.splash-mark .dot-pulse {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red);
}
.splash-mark .dot-pulse::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--red);
  animation: ping 2s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes ping { 0% { transform: scale(0.7); opacity: 1; } 100% { transform: scale(1.8); opacity: 0; } }

.splash-headline {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 10vw, 7rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin: 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.splash-headline .splash-word {
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.splash-headline .ltr {
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(110%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.splash-headline.is-up .ltr { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.splash-headline .red {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), #ff7a5a, var(--red));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: shine 3.5s linear infinite;
}

.splash-tag {
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.4rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.splash-tag .hash {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, var(--red), #fff);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: shine 3s linear infinite;
}

/* Animated counter row — inline (number + label on the same line) */
.splash-stats {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  max-width: 880px;
}
.splash-stats > div {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: stat-rise 0.8s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.splash-stats > div:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.85s; }
.splash-stats > div:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 1.0s; }
.splash-stats > div:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 1.15s; }
.splash-stats > div:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 1.3s; }
@keyframes stat-rise { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.splash-stats .n {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.6vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.splash-stats .n .unit { color: var(--red); }
.splash-stats .l {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .splash-stats {
    gap: 0.5rem 0.6rem;
  }
  .splash-stats > div {
    padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .splash-stats .n { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .splash-stats .l { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
}

/* Big Enter button */
.splash-enter {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 2rem;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--h-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px -16px rgba(194,24,7,0.65);
  animation: enter-rise 0.9s var(--ease) 1.4s both;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
@keyframes enter-rise { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.9); } 100% { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.splash-enter::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.45) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}
.splash-enter:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: var(--red-alt); box-shadow: 0 22px 60px -16px rgba(194,24,7,0.8); }
.splash-enter:hover::before { transform: translateX(100%); }
.splash-enter::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid var(--red);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: pulse-ring 2.4s var(--ease) infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.splash-enter .arr { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.splash-enter:hover .arr { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* Click hint — sits inline below the Enter button (no overlap) */
.splash-hint {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 5;
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade-in-up 0.8s var(--ease) 1.7s forwards;
}
@keyframes fade-in-up { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } 100% { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.splash-hint .arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--red);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--red);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  animation: bounce-down 1.6s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes bounce-down {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(0,0); }
  50%      { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(4px, 4px); }
}

/* Corner brand strip */
.splash-corner {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem; left: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 6;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-weight: 700;
  animation: chip-pop 1s var(--ease) both;
}
.splash-corner .brand { color: #fff; }
.splash-corner .right { text-align: right; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .splash-corner { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; }
}

/* Apply reduce-motion overrides to new effects */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee-strip .track, .blob, .cursor-dot, .flicker, .red.shine, .red-line.shine,
  .ikigai-center, .hero::before, .hero::after, .pulse-ring::after,
  .glow-border::before, .leadmag::before, .scroll-progress,
  .mesh-bg, .float-shape, .ticker .strip, .sparkle, .hero .mouse-orb,
  .splash-mesh, .splash-particles span, .splash-orbit, .splash-enter::after,
  .splash-mark .dot-pulse::after, .splash-hint .arrow {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .flip-in, .split-letters .ltr, .slide-l, .slide-r, .rise, .bounce-in,
  .h2.brush::after, .dotted-divider, .typed-line::after, .mask-text,
  .splash-headline .ltr, .splash-stats > div, .splash-enter, .splash-hint, .splash-corner {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    background-position: 0 100% !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }
}