/* ============================================================
   SIO — BLOG / 404 / THANK YOU
   Premium layer on top of style.css (uses the same brand tokens)
   ============================================================ */

.blog-page{ --bl-radius:22px; --bl-radius-sm:14px; }

/* ---------- shared: soft section backdrops ---------- */
.blog-page .sec--soft{ background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FFFFFF 0%,#FBF7F0 100%); }
.blog-page .sec--tintwash{ background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--teal-tint) 0%,#F6FAF9 100%); }

/* ============================================================
   1. BLOG HERO
   ============================================================ */
.blog-hero{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:34px 0 46px;
  background:linear-gradient(158deg,#FCF6EA 0%,var(--cream) 46%,#F3E7D3 100%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.blog-hero::before,
.blog-hero::after{ content:""; position:absolute; border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none; }
.blog-hero::before{
  top:-190px; right:-120px; width:520px; height:520px;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(18,63,65,.16),transparent 72%);
}
.blog-hero::after{
  bottom:-230px; left:-160px; width:520px; height:520px;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(255,255,255,.75),transparent 70%);
}
.blog-hero-inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:880px; margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; }
.blog-hero .eyebrow{ display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; }
.blog-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2rem,4.1vw,3.15rem); letter-spacing:-.015em; line-height:1.12; margin-bottom:.42em;
}
.blog-hero h1 em{ font-style:normal; color:#2e7376; position:relative; display:inline-block; }
.blog-hero h1 em::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:.06em; height:.26em; z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(233,221,138,.9),rgba(233,221,138,.28));
  border-radius:4px;
}
.blog-hero .lede{ text-align:center; margin-inline:auto; max-width:64ch; color:#3F4C4B; }

/* search */
.blog-search{
  position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  max-width:620px; margin:30px auto 0; padding:7px 7px 7px 20px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.94); border:1px solid rgba(18,63,65,.14);
  border-radius:100px; box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(18,24,26,.10);
  transition:box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.blog-search:focus-within{ border-color:var(--teal); box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(18,63,65,.20); transform:translateY(-1px); }
.blog-search .icon{ width:19px; height:19px; color:var(--muted); flex:none; }
.blog-search input{
  flex:1; border:0; outline:0; background:transparent; font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:15.5px; color:var(--ink); padding:11px 0; min-width:0;
}
.blog-search input::placeholder{ color:#8A9695; }
.blog-search button{
  flex:none; border:0; cursor:pointer; width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--teal); color:#fff; display:grid; place-items:center;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(18,63,65,.30); transition:.2s ease;
}
.blog-search button:hover{ background:var(--ink-2); transform:scale(1.06); }
.blog-search button .icon{ color:#fff; width:19px; height:19px; }

/* trending chips */
.blog-trending{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  gap:9px; margin-top:20px; font-size:13.4px;
}
.blog-trending span{ color:var(--muted); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.blog-trending a{
  color:var(--teal); background:rgba(255,255,255,.7); border:1px solid rgba(18,63,65,.14);
  padding:5px 14px; border-radius:99px; text-decoration:none!important; transition:.18s ease;
}
.blog-trending a:hover{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; border-color:var(--teal); transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* hero stat strip */
.blog-hero-stats{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:14px; margin-top:30px;
}
.blog-hero-stat{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  border:1px solid rgba(18,63,65,.12); border-radius:14px; padding:11px 18px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
.blog-hero-stat .icon{ width:18px; height:18px; color:var(--teal); }
.blog-hero-stat b{ font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--ink); font-weight:700; line-height:1; }
.blog-hero-stat small{ display:block; font-size:11.6px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:2px; }

/* ============================================================
   2. STICKY CATEGORY BAR
   ============================================================ */
.blog-catbar{
  position:sticky; top:81px; z-index:35; background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);
  box-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(18,24,26,.05);
}
.blog-catbar-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; padding:13px 0; }
.blog-cats{
  display:flex; gap:9px; overflow-x:auto; scrollbar-width:none; padding:2px 0;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; flex:1;
}
.blog-cats::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
.cat-btn{
  flex:none; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; cursor:pointer;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); background:#fff; color:var(--ink);
  border-radius:100px; padding:9px 17px; font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:13.8px; font-weight:500; white-space:nowrap;
  transition:background .2s ease,color .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.cat-btn i{
  width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold-600); flex:none; display:block;
  transition:background .2s ease;
}
.cat-btn em{ font-style:normal; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--muted); font-weight:600; }
.cat-btn:hover{ border-color:var(--teal); color:var(--teal); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(18,24,26,.08); }
.cat-btn.active{ background:var(--teal); border-color:var(--teal); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(18,63,65,.26); }
.cat-btn.active i{ background:var(--gold); }
.cat-btn.active em{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.blog-catbar-count{ flex:none; font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); white-space:nowrap; }
.blog-catbar-count b{ color:var(--ink); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .blog-catbar-count{ display:none; } }

/* ============================================================
   3. FEATURED ARTICLE
   ============================================================ */
.feat-wrap{ padding:46px 0 10px; }
.feat-label{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:13px; margin-bottom:22px; }
.feat-label h2{ font-size:1.28rem; margin:0; letter-spacing:-.01em; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap; }
.feat-label .line{ flex:1; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line-2),transparent); }

.feat-card{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.06fr 1fr; gap:0; align-items:stretch;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:var(--bl-radius);
  overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(18,24,26,.08);
  transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1), box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.feat-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 34px 66px rgba(18,24,26,.16); border-color:#CFE0DE; }
.feat-media{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; min-height:340px; background:var(--teal-tint); }
.feat-media img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1); }
.feat-card:hover .feat-media img{ transform:scale(1.05); }
.feat-media::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(18,63,65,.30) 0%,rgba(18,63,65,0) 55%);
}
.feat-ribbon{
  position:absolute; z-index:2; top:18px; left:18px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
  background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); font-size:11.4px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.11em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:8px 15px; border-radius:99px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(18,24,26,.22);
}
.feat-ribbon .icon{ width:13px; height:13px; }
.feat-body{ padding:36px 38px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
.feat-body .post-cat{ margin-bottom:14px; }
.feat-body h3{ font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.1vw,1.85rem); line-height:1.26; letter-spacing:-.012em; margin-bottom:14px; }
.feat-body h3 a{
  color:var(--ink); text-decoration:none!important;
  background-image:linear-gradient(var(--gold),var(--gold));
  background-size:0 .16em; background-position:0 92%; background-repeat:no-repeat;
  transition:background-size .35s ease;
}
.feat-card:hover .feat-body h3 a{ background-size:100% .16em; }
.feat-body p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:15.6px; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:22px; }
.feat-body .btn{ align-self:flex-start; margin-top:6px; }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .feat-card{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .feat-media{ min-height:230px; }
  .feat-body{ padding:28px 24px 30px; }
}

/* ---------- shared meta / category chips ---------- */
.post-cat{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; font-size:11.4px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal-600);
}
.post-cat::before{ content:""; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold-600); flex:none; }
.post-meta{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-size:12.8px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:auto;
}
.post-meta .icon{ width:14px; height:14px; }
.post-meta i{ font-style:normal; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; }
.post-meta .dot{ width:3px; height:3px; border-radius:50%; background:#C4CFCE; flex:none; }
.post-author{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; }
.post-avatar{
  width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%; flex:none; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--teal) 0%,#2e7376 100%); color:#fff;
  font-size:11.4px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.02em; overflow:hidden;
}
.post-avatar img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:top center; }
.post-author b{ font-size:13.2px; color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }

/* ============================================================
   4. POST GRID
   ============================================================ */
.post-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; }
@media (max-width:1050px){ .post-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:22px; } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .post-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.post-card{
  position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column; background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:var(--bl-radius); overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(18,24,26,.06);
  transition:transform .32s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1), box-shadow .32s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.post-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:0 30px 56px rgba(18,24,26,.15); border-color:#CFE0DE; }
.post-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px; z-index:3;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--gold));
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1);
}
.post-card:hover::before{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.post-thumb{ position:relative; display:block; aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden; background:var(--teal-tint); }
.post-thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1); }
.post-card:hover .post-thumb img{ transform:scale(1.07); }
.post-read{
  position:absolute; z-index:2; right:12px; bottom:12px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  background:rgba(18,24,26,.72); backdrop-filter:blur(6px); color:#fff;
  font-size:11.4px; font-weight:600; padding:5px 11px; border-radius:99px;
}
.post-read .icon{ width:12px; height:12px; }
.post-body{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; padding:20px 22px 22px; }
.post-body h3{ font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.45; margin:11px 0 10px; letter-spacing:-.005em; }
.post-body h3 a{
  color:var(--ink); text-decoration:none!important;
  display:-webkit-box; -webkit-box-orient:vertical; -webkit-line-clamp:3; overflow:hidden;
  transition:color .2s ease;
}
.post-card:hover .post-body h3 a{ color:var(--teal); }
.post-excerpt{
  font-size:14.1px; line-height:1.68; color:var(--muted); margin:0 0 18px;
  display:-webkit-box; -webkit-box-orient:vertical; -webkit-line-clamp:2; overflow:hidden;
}
.post-foot{ border-top:1px dashed var(--line); padding-top:14px; margin-top:auto; }

.post-empty{
  grid-column:1/-1; text-align:center; padding:56px 20px; color:var(--muted);
  border:1px dashed var(--line-2); border-radius:var(--bl-radius); background:#fff;
}
.post-empty .icon{ width:34px; height:34px; color:#B9C6C5; margin:0 auto 12px; }
.post-empty b{ display:block; color:var(--ink); font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:5px; }

/* ---------- pagination ---------- */
.blog-pager{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:42px; }
.blog-pager .pg-info{
  font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); border:1px solid var(--line-2); background:#fff;
  border-radius:99px; padding:10px 18px; margin-right:6px;
}
.blog-pager a, .blog-pager span.pg{
  min-width:42px; height:42px; padding:0 14px; border-radius:99px; display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:14px; font-weight:600;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); background:#fff; color:var(--ink);
  text-decoration:none!important; transition:.2s ease;
}
.blog-pager a:hover{ border-color:var(--teal); color:var(--teal); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(18,24,26,.09); }
.blog-pager .is-current{ background:var(--teal); border-color:var(--teal); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(18,63,65,.24); }
.blog-pager .pg-gap{ border:0; background:transparent; color:var(--muted); min-width:24px; padding:0; }

/* ============================================================
   5. TOPIC CLUSTERS
   ============================================================ */
.topic-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:1050px){ .topic-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .topic-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.topic-card{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; display:block; text-decoration:none!important;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:18px; padding:26px 24px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(18,24,26,.05); transition:.28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1);
}
.topic-card::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; right:-42px; bottom:-42px; width:120px; height:120px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(233,221,138,.45),transparent 72%);
  transition:transform .4s ease;
}
.topic-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:#CFE0DE; box-shadow:0 26px 50px rgba(18,24,26,.14); }
.topic-card:hover::after{ transform:scale(1.35); }
.topic-ico{
  position:relative; z-index:1; width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:14px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:var(--teal-tint); color:var(--teal); margin-bottom:16px; transition:.28s ease;
}
.topic-card:hover .topic-ico{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; transform:translateY(-2px); }
.topic-ico .icon{ width:22px; height:22px; }
.topic-card h3{ position:relative; z-index:1; font-size:1.04rem; margin-bottom:7px; color:var(--ink); }
.topic-card p{ position:relative; z-index:1; font-size:13.7px; line-height:1.65; color:var(--muted); margin:0 0 12px; }
.topic-count{ position:relative; z-index:1; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal-600); }

/* ============================================================
   6. NEWSLETTER BAND
   ============================================================ */
.news-band{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:26px; padding:44px 46px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--teal) 0%,#0E3335 100%); color:#fff;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr; gap:38px; align-items:center;
  box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(18,63,65,.28);
}
.news-band::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-140px; right:-90px; width:360px; height:360px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(233,221,138,.28),transparent 70%); pointer-events:none;
}
.news-band::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; bottom:-170px; left:-110px; width:340px; height:340px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(255,255,255,.12),transparent 70%); pointer-events:none;
}
.news-band>*{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.news-band h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.45rem,2.4vw,2rem); margin-bottom:10px; }
.news-band h2 em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--gold); }
.news-band p{ color:#CFE2E0; font-size:15.2px; margin:0; max-width:52ch; }
.news-band small{ display:block; margin-top:12px; font-size:12.4px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.news-form{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.news-form input{
  flex:1; min-width:200px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28); background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color:#fff; border-radius:100px; padding:14px 22px; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:15px; outline:0;
  transition:.2s ease;
}
.news-form input::placeholder{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.news-form input:focus{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.16); border-color:var(--gold); }
.news-form .btn{ flex:none; }
.news-note{ font-size:12.4px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-top:12px!important; }
.news-done{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border:1px solid rgba(233,221,138,.4); border-radius:16px; padding:16px 20px; font-size:14.6px;
}
.news-done .icon{ width:22px; height:22px; color:var(--gold); flex:none; }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .news-band{ grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:34px 26px; gap:24px; border-radius:22px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   7. BLOG DETAIL — reading progress
   ============================================================ */
.read-progress{ position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px; z-index:130; background:transparent; pointer-events:none; }
.read-progress span{
  display:block; height:100%; width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--gold-600),var(--gold));
  box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(233,221,138,.6);
}

/* ---------- article hero ---------- */
.art-hero{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:26px 0 34px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,#FCF7EE 0%,var(--cream) 60%,#F4E9D6 100%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.art-hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-200px; right:-140px; width:500px; height:500px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(18,63,65,.14),transparent 72%); pointer-events:none;
}
.art-hero-inner{ position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:900px; }
.art-hero .crumb{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.art-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:11.6px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal-600);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.75); border:1px solid rgba(18,63,65,.14);
  padding:7px 16px; border-radius:99px; margin-bottom:18px;
}
.art-eyebrow .sep{ width:4px; height:4px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold-600); }
.art-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(1.85rem,3.6vw,2.85rem); line-height:1.16; letter-spacing:-.018em; margin-bottom:.5em; }
.art-standfirst{ font-size:clamp(16px,1.4vw,18px); line-height:1.75; color:#3F4C4B; max-width:70ch; margin-bottom:26px; }

.art-byline{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(18,63,65,.12); padding-top:20px;
}
.art-byline .post-author .post-avatar{ width:44px; height:44px; font-size:14px; }
.art-byline .post-author b{ font-size:14.6px; display:block; }
.art-byline .post-author small{ display:block; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:2px; }
.art-share{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; }
.art-share span{ font-size:12.6px; color:var(--muted); font-weight:600; }
.art-share a{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.85); border:1px solid rgba(18,63,65,.14); color:var(--teal);
  transition:.2s ease;
}
.art-share a:hover{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; border-color:var(--teal); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(18,63,65,.24); }
.art-share .icon{ width:16px; height:16px; }

.art-hero-media{
  position:relative; margin-top:30px; border-radius:24px; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(18,24,26,.20); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.art-hero-media img{ width:100%; height:auto; display:block; aspect-ratio:21/9; object-fit:cover; }

/* ---------- summary / TL;DR card ---------- */
.art-summary{
  position:relative; background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FFFDF7 0%,#FDF6E9 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-left:4px solid var(--gold-600);
  border-radius:18px; padding:26px 30px; margin:34px 0 0;
}
.art-summary-label{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:11.4px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#8A7526; margin-bottom:12px;
}
.art-summary-label .icon{ width:15px; height:15px; }
.art-summary p{ margin:0; font-size:15.6px; line-height:1.75; color:#3B4544; }
.art-summary ul{ margin:12px 0 0; padding:0; list-style:none; display:grid; gap:9px; }
.art-summary ul li{ position:relative; padding-left:26px; font-size:15px; line-height:1.65; color:#3B4544; }
.art-summary ul li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.55em; width:11px; height:11px; border-radius:3px;
  background:var(--gold-600); transform:rotate(45deg);
}

/* ============================================================
   8. ARTICLE LAYOUT (TOC + body)
   ============================================================ */
.art-layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:262px minmax(0,1fr); gap:52px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:991px){ .art-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0; } }

.art-aside{ position:sticky; top:104px; }
@media (max-width:991px){ .art-aside{ position:static; margin-bottom:34px; } }

.toc-box{ border-left:2px solid var(--line-2); padding-left:2px; }
.toc-label{
  font-size:11.4px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal-600); margin:0 0 14px 16px;
}
.toc-box ol{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.toc-box a{
  display:block; position:relative; padding:9px 12px 9px 16px; font-size:13.8px; line-height:1.5;
  color:var(--muted); text-decoration:none!important; border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;
  transition:color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.toc-box a::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:-2px; top:6px; bottom:6px; width:2px; border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--teal); opacity:0; transform:scaleY(.4); transition:.25s ease;
}
.toc-box a:hover{ color:var(--teal); background:rgba(232,241,240,.5); }
.toc-box a.is-active{ color:var(--teal); font-weight:600; background:var(--teal-tint); }
.toc-box a.is-active::before{ opacity:1; transform:scaleY(1); }

.aside-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:16px; padding:18px 20px;
  margin-top:22px; box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(18,24,26,.05);
}
.aside-card b{ display:block; font-size:14.2px; color:var(--ink); }
.aside-card small{ display:block; font-size:12.6px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:4px; }
.aside-cta{
  margin-top:18px; border-radius:18px; padding:24px 22px; color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--teal) 0%,#0E3335 100%);
  box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(18,63,65,.26);
}
.aside-cta h4{ color:#fff; font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.aside-cta p{ color:#CFE2E0; font-size:13.4px; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:16px; }
.aside-cta .btn{ width:100%; }

/* ---------- article body typography ---------- */
.art-body{ max-width:78ch; }
.art-body>p{ font-size:17px; line-height:1.82; color:#2E3A39; margin:0 0 1.15rem; }
.art-body>p.has-dropcap::first-letter{
  float:left; font-size:3.5rem; line-height:.86; font-weight:700; color:var(--teal);
  padding:6px 12px 0 0; margin-top:3px;
}
.art-body h2{
  font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.2vw,1.75rem); letter-spacing:-.012em; margin:44px 0 16px;
  padding-top:6px; scroll-margin-top:130px; position:relative;
}
.art-body h2::before{
  content:""; display:block; width:44px; height:3px; border-radius:3px; margin-bottom:14px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--gold));
}
.art-body h3{ font-size:1.16rem; margin:30px 0 12px; color:var(--ink); scroll-margin-top:130px; }
.art-body a{
  color:var(--teal); font-weight:500; text-decoration:underline; text-decoration-color:rgba(233,221,138,.9);
  text-decoration-thickness:2px; text-underline-offset:3px; transition:.18s ease;
}
.art-body a:hover{ color:var(--ink); text-decoration-color:var(--teal); }
.art-body strong{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }

.art-body ul,.art-body ol{ margin:0 0 1.3rem; padding-left:0; list-style:none; display:grid; gap:11px; }
.art-body ul li{ position:relative; padding-left:30px; font-size:16.4px; line-height:1.75; color:#2E3A39; }
.art-body ul li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:6px; top:.62em; width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:3px;
  background:var(--gold-600); transform:rotate(45deg);
}
.art-body ol{ counter-reset:artol; }
.art-body ol li{ position:relative; padding-left:38px; font-size:16.4px; line-height:1.75; color:#2E3A39; counter-increment:artol; }
.art-body ol li::before{
  content:counter(artol); position:absolute; left:0; top:.1em; width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:8px;
  background:var(--teal-tint); color:var(--teal); font-size:12.6px; font-weight:700;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
}

/* pull quote */
.art-quote{
  position:relative; margin:34px 0; padding:30px 34px 30px 62px; border-radius:20px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--teal-tint) 0%,#F2F8F7 100%);
  border:1px solid #D8E7E5;
}
.art-quote::before{
  content:"\201C"; position:absolute; left:24px; top:6px; font-size:4.6rem; line-height:1;
  color:var(--teal); opacity:.24; font-family:Georgia,serif;
}
.art-quote p{ margin:0 0 12px; font-size:1.1rem; line-height:1.68; color:var(--ink); font-weight:500; }
.art-quote cite{ font-style:normal; font-size:13.4px; color:var(--muted); font-weight:600; }
.art-quote cite b{ color:var(--teal); }

/* callout boxes */
.art-note{
  display:flex; gap:16px; margin:30px 0; padding:22px 24px; border-radius:18px;
  background:#FFFDF7; border:1px solid var(--line); border-left:4px solid var(--gold-600);
}
.art-note--teal{ background:#F3F9F8; border-color:#D8E7E5; border-left-color:var(--teal); }
.art-note-ico{
  flex:none; width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:12px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink);
}
.art-note--teal .art-note-ico{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; }
.art-note-ico .icon{ width:19px; height:19px; }
.art-note b{ display:block; font-size:14.6px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:5px; }
.art-note p{ margin:0; font-size:15.2px; line-height:1.7; color:#3B4544; }

/* stat row inside article */
.art-stats{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; margin:32px 0; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .art-stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.art-stat{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:16px; padding:22px 20px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(18,24,26,.05); text-align:center;
}
.art-stat b{ display:block; font-size:1.85rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--teal); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.02em; }
.art-stat small{ display:block; font-size:12.8px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.5; margin-top:7px; }

/* table */
.art-table-wrap{ overflow-x:auto; margin:30px 0; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:18px; background:#fff; box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(18,24,26,.05); }
.art-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; min-width:560px; }
.art-table th{
  background:var(--teal); color:#fff; font-size:12.6px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.05em;
  text-transform:uppercase; text-align:left; padding:15px 20px;
}
.art-table td{ padding:15px 20px; font-size:15px; color:#2E3A39; border-top:1px solid var(--line-2); vertical-align:top; }
.art-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){ background:#FAFCFC; }
.art-table td b{ color:var(--teal); }

/* inline CTA */
.art-inline-cta{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; margin:38px 0; padding:30px 32px; border-radius:20px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--ink) 0%,var(--ink-2) 100%); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.art-inline-cta::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; right:-70px; top:-70px; width:240px; height:240px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(233,221,138,.22),transparent 70%); pointer-events:none;
}
.art-inline-cta>div{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.art-inline-cta h4{ color:#fff; font-size:1.12rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.art-inline-cta p{ color:#C6D2CF; font-size:14.4px; margin:0; max-width:46ch; }
.art-inline-cta .btn{ position:relative; z-index:1; flex:none; }

/* figure */
.art-fig{ margin:32px 0; }
.art-fig img{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9; object-fit:cover; border-radius:18px; border:1px solid var(--line-2); box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(18,24,26,.10); }
.art-fig figcaption{ font-size:12.8px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:11px; text-align:center; }

/* tags + share footer */
.art-foot{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:44px; padding-top:26px; border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.art-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.art-tags a{
  font-size:12.8px; color:var(--teal); background:var(--teal-tint); border:1px solid #D8E7E5;
  padding:6px 14px; border-radius:99px; text-decoration:none!important; transition:.18s ease;
}
.art-tags a:hover{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; border-color:var(--teal); }
.art-foot .art-share a{ background:#fff; border-color:var(--line-2); }

/* author card */
.author-card{
  display:flex; gap:22px; align-items:flex-start; margin-top:34px; padding:28px 30px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,#FFFDF7 0%,#FBF5EA 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px;
}
.author-card .post-avatar{ width:74px; height:74px; font-size:22px; }
.author-card h4{ font-size:1.08rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.author-role{
  display:inline-block; font-size:11.6px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.09em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#8A7526; background:rgba(233,221,138,.42); border-radius:99px; padding:5px 13px; margin-bottom:12px;
}
.author-card p{ font-size:14.8px; line-height:1.72; color:#3B4544; margin:0 0 16px; }
@media (max-width:575px){ .author-card{ flex-direction:column; padding:24px 22px; gap:16px; } }

/* prev / next */
.art-nav{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; margin-top:34px; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .art-nav{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.art-nav a{
  display:block; padding:20px 22px; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:16px; background:#fff;
  text-decoration:none!important; box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(18,24,26,.05); transition:.25s ease;
}
.art-nav a:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:#CFE0DE; box-shadow:0 20px 42px rgba(18,24,26,.13); }
.art-nav small{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; font-size:11.6px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal-600); margin-bottom:9px;
}
.art-nav .icon{ width:14px; height:14px; }
.art-nav b{ display:block; font-size:15px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.5; }
.art-nav .nx{ text-align:right; }
.art-nav .nx small{ justify-content:flex-end; }

/* article FAQ */
.art-faq{ display:grid; gap:14px; margin-top:20px; }
.art-faq details{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(18,24,26,.05); transition:border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.art-faq details[open]{ border-color:#CFE0DE; box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(18,24,26,.10); }
.art-faq summary{
  list-style:none; cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; padding:19px 22px;
  font-weight:600; font-size:15.4px; color:var(--ink);
}
.art-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.art-faq summary .q{
  flex:none; width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:10px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:var(--teal-tint); color:var(--teal); font-size:12.6px; font-weight:700; transition:.2s ease;
}
.art-faq details[open] summary .q{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; }
.art-faq summary span.t{ flex:1; line-height:1.45; }
.art-faq summary .pm{ flex:none; position:relative; width:20px; height:20px; }
.art-faq summary .pm::before,.art-faq summary .pm::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; background:var(--teal-600);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%); transition:.25s ease;
}
.art-faq summary .pm::before{ width:13px; height:2px; border-radius:1px; }
.art-faq summary .pm::after{ width:2px; height:13px; border-radius:1px; }
.art-faq details[open] summary .pm::after{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(90deg); opacity:0; }
.art-faq .a{ padding:0 22px 20px 68px; font-size:15.2px; line-height:1.75; color:#3B4544; }
@media (max-width:575px){ .art-faq .a{ padding-left:22px; } }

/* ============================================================
   9. 404 PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.err-hero{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; text-align:center; padding:56px 0 62px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,#FCF7EE 0%,var(--cream) 55%,#F2E6D2 100%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.err-hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-200px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:760px; height:520px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(18,63,65,.13),transparent 72%); pointer-events:none;
}
.err-inner{ position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:760px; margin-inline:auto; }
.err-code{
  font-size:clamp(6.5rem,19vw,14rem); font-weight:700; line-height:.88; letter-spacing:-.05em;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--teal) 0%,#2e7376 42%,var(--gold-600) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  margin:0 0 6px; display:inline-block;
}
.err-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.2rem); margin-bottom:.55em; }
.err-hero .lede{ margin-inline:auto; max-width:56ch; text-align:center; }
.err-hero .blog-search{ margin-top:28px; }
.err-hero .btn-row{ justify-content:center; margin-top:26px; }

.err-links{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:1050px){ .err-links{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .err-links{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.err-link{
  display:flex; gap:15px; align-items:flex-start; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:18px; padding:22px 22px; text-decoration:none!important;
  box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(18,24,26,.05); transition:.28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1);
}
.err-link:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:#CFE0DE; box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(18,24,26,.14); }
.err-link .err-link-ico{
  flex:none; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:13px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:var(--teal-tint); color:var(--teal); transition:.25s ease;
}
.err-link:hover .err-link-ico{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; }
.err-link-ico .icon{ width:20px; height:20px; }
.err-link b{ display:block; font-size:15px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:4px; }
/* only the descriptive line — must not catch .err-link-ico or the content wrapper */
.err-link > span > span{ display:block; font-size:13.2px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.6; }

/* ============================================================
   10. THANK YOU PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.ty-hero{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; text-align:center; padding:52px 0 58px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,#F7FBFA 0%,var(--teal-tint) 55%,#DDEDEB 100%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.ty-hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-230px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:820px; height:560px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(255,255,255,.85),transparent 72%); pointer-events:none;
}
.ty-inner{ position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:720px; margin-inline:auto; }
.ty-check{
  width:104px; height:104px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 26px; position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--teal) 0%,#2e7376 100%); display:grid; place-items:center;
  box-shadow:0 20px 46px rgba(18,63,65,.32);
}
.ty-check svg{ position:relative; z-index:1; width:46px; height:46px; fill:none; stroke:#fff; stroke-width:2.6; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.ty-check svg{ animation:tyPop .5s .15s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1.4) backwards; }
@keyframes tyPop{ from{ transform:scale(.4); opacity:0 } to{ transform:none; opacity:1 } }
.ty-check::before,.ty-check::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid var(--teal);
  animation:tyPulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}
.ty-check::after{ animation-delay:1.3s; }
@keyframes tyPulse{
  0%{ transform:scale(1); opacity:.5 }
  70%{ transform:scale(1.45); opacity:0 }
  100%{ transform:scale(1.45); opacity:0 }
}
.ty-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.75rem); margin-bottom:.5em; }
.ty-hero h1 em{ font-style:normal; color:#2e7376; }
.ty-hero .lede{ margin-inline:auto; max-width:58ch; text-align:center; }
.ty-ref{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-top:22px; padding:11px 20px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.86); border:1px solid rgba(18,63,65,.14); border-radius:99px;
  font-size:13.4px; color:var(--muted);
}
.ty-ref b{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em; }
.ty-ref .icon{ width:16px; height:16px; color:var(--teal); }

/* next steps timeline */
.ty-steps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; position:relative; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .ty-steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:16px; } }
.ty-step{
  position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:20px;
  padding:28px 24px 26px; box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(18,24,26,.06); transition:.28s ease;
}
.ty-step:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:#CFE0DE; box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(18,24,26,.13); }
.ty-step-num{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:14px; display:grid; place-items:center; margin-bottom:16px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--teal) 0%,#2e7376 100%); color:#fff;
  font-size:15px; font-weight:700; box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(18,63,65,.26);
}
.ty-step h3{ font-size:1.04rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.ty-step p{ font-size:14.2px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--muted); margin:0; }
.ty-step-when{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; margin-top:14px; font-size:11.8px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal-600);
  background:var(--teal-tint); border-radius:99px; padding:5px 13px;
}

/* meanwhile cards */
.ty-explore{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .ty-explore{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.ty-card{
  display:block; text-decoration:none!important; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(18,24,26,.06); transition:.3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1);
}
.ty-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:#CFE0DE; box-shadow:0 28px 52px rgba(18,24,26,.15); }
.ty-card-thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/9; overflow:hidden; background:var(--teal-tint); }
.ty-card-thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1); }
.ty-card:hover .ty-card-thumb img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.ty-card-body{ padding:20px 22px 22px; }
.ty-card-body b{ display:block; font-size:1rem; color:var(--ink); margin:9px 0 7px; line-height:1.45; }
.ty-card-body p{ font-size:13.6px; line-height:1.65; color:var(--muted); margin:0; }

/* contact strip */
.ty-contact{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .ty-contact{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.ty-contact a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:15px; padding:20px 22px; border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  text-decoration:none!important; color:#fff; transition:.25s ease;
}
.ty-contact a:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.16); border-color:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.ty-contact-ico{
  flex:none; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:13px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:rgba(233,221,138,.18); color:var(--gold);
}
.ty-contact-ico .icon{ width:20px; height:20px; }
.ty-contact small{ display:block; font-size:11.8px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600; }
.ty-contact b{ display:block; font-size:15px; font-weight:600; margin-top:3px; }

/* ---------- shared small utils ---------- */
.blog-page .sec-head--left{ text-align:left; margin-inline:0; max-width:760px; }
.blog-page .sec-head--left .lede{ text-align:left; margin-inline:0; }
.blog-page .sec-head--left .eyebrow{ display:inline-flex; }

/* ============================================================
   11. EDITORIAL LAYOUT — blog index (split hero + mosaic + list)
   ============================================================ */
/* ---------- centred hero ---------- */
.bh{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:34px 0 56px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,#FBF6EC 0%,var(--cream) 52%,#F1E4CE 100%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.bh .crumb{ text-align:center; }
.bh::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-280px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); width:820px; height:620px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(255,255,255,.85),transparent 70%); pointer-events:none;
}
.bh::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); bottom:-180px; width:520px; height:360px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(18,63,65,.10),transparent 72%); pointer-events:none;
}
.bh-grid{ position:relative; z-index:2; display:block; }
.bh-left{ max-width:820px; margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; }

.bh-left h1{
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.4rem); line-height:1.15; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin-bottom:.44em;
}
.bh-left h1 em{ font-style:normal; color:#2e7376; position:relative; display:inline-block; }
.bh-left h1 em::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:.04em; height:.24em; z-index:-1; border-radius:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(233,221,138,.95),rgba(233,221,138,.25));
}
.bh-left .lede{ text-align:center; margin:0 auto 28px; max-width:62ch; color:#3F4C4B; }

/* rule + kicker above the h1 */
.bh-kicker{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:12px; margin-bottom:16px;
  font-size:11.6px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal-600);
}
.bh-kicker::before{ content:""; width:34px; height:2px; background:var(--gold-600); border-radius:2px; }
.bh-kicker::after{ content:""; width:34px; height:2px; background:var(--gold-600); border-radius:2px; }
.bh-kicker .icon{ width:15px; height:15px; }

/* squared search — deliberately not a pill */
.bsearch{
  display:flex; align-items:stretch; gap:0; max-width:620px; margin-inline:auto;
  background:#fff; border:1.5px solid rgba(18,63,65,.16); border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(18,24,26,.08); transition:border-color .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.bsearch:focus-within{ border-color:var(--teal); box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(18,63,65,.18); }
.bsearch-ico{ display:grid; place-items:center; padding-left:16px; color:var(--muted); }
.bsearch-ico .icon{ width:18px; height:18px; }
.bsearch input{
  flex:1; border:0; outline:0; background:transparent; padding:15px 14px; min-width:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:15px; color:var(--ink);
}
.bsearch input::placeholder{ color:#8C9897; }
.bsearch button{
  flex:none; border:0; cursor:pointer; background:var(--teal); color:#fff; padding:0 24px;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:14.4px; letter-spacing:.01em; transition:.2s ease;
}
.bsearch button:hover{ background:var(--ink-2); }

/* trending — underlined text links, not chips */
.bh-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:7px 18px; margin-top:20px; font-size:13.6px; }
.bh-tags b{ color:var(--muted); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.03em; }
.bh-tags a{
  color:var(--ink); text-decoration:none!important; padding-bottom:2px;
  border-bottom:1.5px solid rgba(18,63,65,.22); transition:.18s ease;
}
.bh-tags a:hover{ color:var(--teal); border-color:var(--teal); }

/* hero stats — inline dividers, no boxes */
.bh-facts{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:0 30px; margin-top:30px; }
.bh-fact{ position:relative; padding-right:30px; }
.bh-fact:last-child{ padding-right:0; }
.bh-fact + .bh-fact::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:-15px; top:6px; bottom:6px; width:1px; background:rgba(18,63,65,.18);
}
.bh-fact b{ display:block; font-size:1.35rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--teal); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.02em; }
.bh-fact small{ display:block; font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:3px; }

/* editor's pick — vertical overlay card */
.bh-pick{
  position:relative; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; overflow:hidden; border-radius:24px; min-height:440px;
  text-decoration:none!important; box-shadow:0 28px 62px rgba(18,24,26,.24);
  transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1), box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.bh-pick:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 40px 80px rgba(18,24,26,.32); }
.bh-pick img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1); }
.bh-pick:hover img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.bh-pick::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(12,26,28,.12) 0%,rgba(12,26,28,.55) 48%,rgba(12,26,28,.92) 100%);
}
.bh-pick-in{ position:relative; z-index:2; width:100%; display:flex; flex-direction:column; padding:30px 30px 28px; }
.bh-pick-badge{
  position:absolute; top:22px; left:24px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
  background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); font-size:10.8px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase; padding:8px 15px; border-radius:8px;
}
.bh-pick-badge .icon{ width:13px; height:13px; }
.bh-pick .post-cat{ color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:11px; }
.bh-pick .post-cat::before{ background:var(--gold); }
.bh-pick h2{
  color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.25rem,1.85vw,1.62rem); line-height:1.32; letter-spacing:-.01em; margin-bottom:12px;
}
.bh-pick p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size:14.4px; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 18px; }
.bh-pick-meta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:12.6px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.76); }
.bh-pick-meta .post-avatar{ width:30px; height:30px; border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.bh-pick-meta b{ color:#fff; font-weight:600; font-size:13px; }
.bh-pick-meta .dot{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
@media (max-width:991px){ .bh-pick{ min-height:340px; } }

/* ---------- top stories mosaic ---------- */
.mos{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.55fr 1fr; grid-template-rows:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .mos{ grid-template-columns:1fr; grid-template-rows:auto; } }
.mos-card{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:20px; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; min-height:212px;
  text-decoration:none!important; box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(18,24,26,.12);
  transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1), box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.mos-card--lg{ grid-row:span 2; min-height:444px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .mos-card--lg{ grid-row:auto; min-height:300px; } }
.mos-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 30px 58px rgba(18,24,26,.24); }
.mos-card img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1); }
.mos-card:hover img{ transform:scale(1.07); }
.mos-card::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(12,26,28,.05) 0%,rgba(12,26,28,.52) 52%,rgba(12,26,28,.9) 100%);
}
.mos-in{ position:relative; z-index:2; width:100%; display:flex; flex-direction:column; padding:24px 24px 22px; }
.mos-in .post-cat{ color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:9px; }
.mos-in .post-cat::before{ background:var(--gold); }
.mos-in h3{ color:#fff; font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.42; margin:0 0 10px; }
.mos-card--lg .mos-in h3{ font-size:clamp(1.2rem,1.7vw,1.5rem); line-height:1.3; }
.mos-card--lg .mos-in p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size:14.4px; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 14px; max-width:46ch; }
.mos-meta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; font-size:12.2px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.74); }
.mos-meta .dot{ width:3px; height:3px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.45); }

/* ---------- two-column main area ---------- */
.bm{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 328px; gap:56px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:1050px){ .bm{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:44px; } }

.bm-head{
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-bottom:16px; border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px;
}
.bm-head h2{ font-size:1.32rem; margin:0; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.bm-head span{ font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); }
.bm-head span b{ color:var(--ink); }

/* article rows */
.arow{
  position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns:292px minmax(0,1fr); gap:28px; align-items:center;
  padding:26px 18px 26px 18px; margin:0 -18px; border-radius:20px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);
  transition:background .28s ease, transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1), box-shadow .28s ease;
}
.arow:hover{ background:#fff; transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(18,24,26,.10); border-bottom-color:transparent; }
@media (max-width:620px){
  .arow{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:16px; padding:22px 14px; margin:0 -14px; }
}
.arow-thumb{
  position:relative; display:block; border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio:4/3;
  background:var(--teal-tint); box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(18,24,26,.10);
}
.arow-thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1); }
.arow:hover .arow-thumb img{ transform:scale(1.07); }
.arow-num{
  position:absolute; z-index:2; left:10px; top:10px; width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:9px;
  display:grid; place-items:center; background:rgba(12,26,28,.62); backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  color:#fff; font-size:12.4px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.arow-body h3{ font-size:1.18rem; line-height:1.4; margin:10px 0 9px; letter-spacing:-.008em; }
.arow-body h3 a{ color:var(--ink); text-decoration:none!important; transition:color .2s ease; }
.arow:hover .arow-body h3 a{ color:var(--teal); }
.arow-body p{
  font-size:14.4px; line-height:1.72; color:var(--muted); margin:0 0 14px;
  display:-webkit-box; -webkit-box-orient:vertical; -webkit-line-clamp:2; overflow:hidden;
}
.arow .post-meta{ margin-top:0; }
.arow-more{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; margin-top:12px; font-size:13.2px; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--teal); text-decoration:none!important; opacity:0; transform:translateX(-6px);
  transition:opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.arow:hover .arow-more{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.arow-more .icon{ width:15px; height:15px; }
@media (max-width:991px){ .arow-more{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }

.arow-empty{
  text-align:center; padding:52px 20px; color:var(--muted);
  border:1px dashed var(--line-2); border-radius:20px; background:#fff; margin-top:20px;
}
.arow-empty .icon{ width:32px; height:32px; color:#B9C6C5; margin:0 auto 12px; }
.arow-empty b{ display:block; color:var(--ink); font-size:1.04rem; margin-bottom:5px; }

/* load more */
.loadmore{ display:flex; justify-content:center; margin-top:34px; }
.loadmore .btn{ min-width:230px; justify-content:center; }
.loadmore-note{ text-align:center; font-size:12.8px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:14px; }

/* ---------- sidebar ---------- */
.bm-side{ position:sticky; top:100px; display:grid; gap:20px; }
@media (max-width:1050px){ .bm-side{ position:static; } }
.side-block{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:20px; padding:22px 22px 20px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(18,24,26,.06);
}
.side-title{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; font-size:11.4px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.13em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal-600); margin:0 0 16px;
}
.side-title .icon{ width:15px; height:15px; }

/* vertical category list */
.side-cats{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:2px; }
.side-cats button{
  width:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px; cursor:pointer;
  border:0; background:transparent; text-align:left; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:11px;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:14.2px; color:var(--ink); transition:.2s ease;
}
.side-cats button span{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.side-cats button i{ width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold-600); flex:none; }
.side-cats button em{ font-style:normal; font-size:11.8px; font-weight:700; color:var(--muted); }
.side-cats button:hover{ background:var(--teal-tint); color:var(--teal); }
.side-cats button.active{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; }
.side-cats button.active i{ background:var(--gold); }
.side-cats button.active em{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); }

/* most read — numbered */
.side-read{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:4px; counter-reset:mr; }
.side-read li{ counter-increment:mr; }
.side-read a{
  display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; padding:11px 8px; border-radius:12px;
  text-decoration:none!important; transition:background .2s ease;
}
.side-read a:hover{ background:#FBF7F0; }
.side-read a::before{
  content:counter(mr,decimal-leading-zero); flex:none; font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:700;
  color:var(--gold-600); line-height:1.2; letter-spacing:-.02em; min-width:26px;
}
.side-read b{ display:block; font-size:13.8px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.5; }
.side-read a:hover b{ color:var(--teal); }
.side-read small{ display:block; font-size:11.8px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:4px; }

/* sidebar newsletter */
.side-news{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:20px; padding:26px 22px; color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--teal) 0%,#0E3335 100%); box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(18,63,65,.28);
}
.side-news::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; right:-70px; top:-70px; width:210px; height:210px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(233,221,138,.28),transparent 70%); pointer-events:none;
}
.side-news>*{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.side-news h3{ color:#fff; font-size:1.06rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.side-news p{ color:#CFE2E0; font-size:13.4px; line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:16px; }
.side-news input{
  width:100%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28); background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); color:#fff;
  border-radius:12px; padding:12px 16px; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:14px; outline:0; margin-bottom:10px;
}
.side-news input::placeholder{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.side-news input:focus{ border-color:var(--gold); background:rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.side-news .btn{ width:100%; }
.side-news small{ display:block; font-size:11.6px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.58); margin-top:10px; }
.side-news .news-done{ margin-top:4px; }

/* sidebar audit cta */
.side-cta{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px; padding:24px 22px;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg,#FFFDF7 0%,#F8EDD9 100%);
}
.side-cta h3{ font-size:1.04rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.side-cta p{ font-size:13.4px; line-height:1.65; color:#4A5352; margin-bottom:16px; }
.side-cta .btn{ width:100%; }

/* ---------- topic band (dark) ---------- */
.tband-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:16px; }
@media (max-width:1050px){ .tband-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .tband-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.tband-card{
  display:block; text-decoration:none!important; padding:24px 22px; border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  transition:.28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1);
}
.tband-card:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-5px); }
.tband-ico{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:13px; display:grid; place-items:center; margin-bottom:15px;
  background:rgba(233,221,138,.16); color:var(--gold); transition:.25s ease;
}
.tband-card:hover .tband-ico{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); }
.tband-ico .icon{ width:20px; height:20px; }
.tband-card h3{ color:#fff; font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:7px; }
.tband-card p{ color:#B9C9C7; font-size:13.4px; line-height:1.65; margin:0 0 12px; }
.tband-card span{ font-size:11.6px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.09em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   12. EDITORIAL LAYOUT — article page (immersive hero + right TOC)
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- immersive hero ---------- */
.ahero{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; min-height:520px; display:flex; align-items:flex-end;
  background:var(--ink);
}
.ahero-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; }
.ahero-bg img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; opacity:.55; }
.ahero-bg::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(12,24,26,.55) 0%,rgba(12,24,26,.55) 30%,rgba(12,24,26,.94) 100%);
}
.ahero-in{ position:relative; z-index:2; width:100%; padding:44px 0 46px; max-width:920px; }
.ahero .crumb{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.66); margin-bottom:18px; font-size:13.2px; }
.ahero .crumb a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.86); }
.ahero .crumb a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.ahero-chips{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:9px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.ahero-chip{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; font-size:11.4px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:7px 14px; border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22); color:#fff;
}
.ahero-chip--gold{ background:var(--gold); border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); }
.ahero-chip .icon{ width:13px; height:13px; }
.ahero h1{
  color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.7vw,3rem); line-height:1.13; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin-bottom:.46em;
}
.ahero-stand{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size:clamp(15.5px,1.35vw,17.5px); line-height:1.75; max-width:66ch; margin-bottom:28px; }
.ahero-by{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:22px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.ahero-by .post-avatar{ width:46px; height:46px; font-size:14px; border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32); }
.ahero-by b{ display:block; color:#fff; font-size:14.8px; font-weight:600; }
.ahero-by small{ display:block; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size:12.6px; margin-top:2px; }
@media (max-width:767px){ .ahero{ min-height:auto; } .ahero-in{ padding:34px 0 36px; } }

/* ---------- sticky article toolbar ---------- */
.abar{
  position:sticky; top:81px; z-index:36; background:rgba(255,255,255,.95); backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.abar-in{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; padding:12px 0; }
.abar-title{
  font-size:13.8px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); margin:0; white-space:nowrap;
  overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis; max-width:52%;
}
.abar-title span{ color:var(--muted); font-weight:500; }
.abar-right{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; flex:none; }
.abar-right .lbl{ font-size:12.4px; color:var(--muted); font-weight:600; margin-right:2px; }
.abar-right a{
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:10px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); background:#fff; color:var(--teal); transition:.2s ease;
}
.abar-right a:hover{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; border-color:var(--teal); }
.abar-right .icon{ width:15px; height:15px; }
.abar-progress{ position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-1px; height:2px; background:transparent; }
.abar-progress span{ display:block; height:100%; width:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--gold)); }
@media (max-width:767px){ .abar-title{ display:none; } .abar-in{ justify-content:flex-end; } }

/* ---------- key takeaways row ---------- */
.take-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .take-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.take-card{
  position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:18px;
  padding:24px 22px; box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(18,24,26,.06); transition:.28s ease;
}
.take-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:#CFE0DE; box-shadow:0 22px 44px rgba(18,24,26,.12); }
.take-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:22px; top:0; width:36px; height:3px; border-radius:0 0 3px 3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--gold));
}
.take-ico{
  width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:12px; display:grid; place-items:center; margin-bottom:14px;
  background:var(--teal-tint); color:var(--teal);
}
.take-ico .icon{ width:19px; height:19px; }
.take-card b{ display:block; font-size:14.8px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:7px; }
.take-card p{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--muted); margin:0; }

/* ---------- body + right rail ---------- */
.a-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 296px; gap:60px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:1050px){ .a-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0; } }
.a-rail{ position:sticky; top:150px; display:grid; gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:1050px){ .a-rail{ position:static; margin-top:38px; } }

.toc2{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:18px; padding:20px 18px; box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(18,24,26,.06); }
.toc2 ol{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; counter-reset:t2; display:grid; gap:1px; }
.toc2 li{ counter-increment:t2; }
.toc2 a{
  display:flex; gap:11px; align-items:flex-start; padding:9px 11px; border-radius:10px;
  font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.5; color:var(--muted); text-decoration:none!important;
  transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.toc2 a::before{
  content:counter(t2,decimal-leading-zero); flex:none; font-size:11px; font-weight:700;
  color:var(--gold-600); padding-top:2px; letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.toc2 a:hover{ background:#FBF7F0; color:var(--teal); }
.toc2 a.is-active{ background:var(--teal-tint); color:var(--teal); font-weight:600; }
.toc2 a.is-active::before{ color:var(--teal); }

/* article body — chapter numbering instead of a bar */
.art-body{ counter-reset:chap; }
.art-body h2{ counter-increment:chap; }
.art-body h2::before{
  content:"Chapter " counter(chap,decimal-leading-zero);
  display:block; width:auto; height:auto; background:none; border-radius:0; margin-bottom:10px;
  font-size:11.2px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-600);
}
.art-body h2.no-chap{ counter-increment:none; }
.art-body h2.no-chap::before{ content:""; display:block; width:44px; height:3px; border-radius:3px; margin-bottom:14px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--gold)); }

/* related mosaic reuse */
.rel-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .rel-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.rel-grid .mos-card{ min-height:250px; }

/* list row visibility toggle */
.arow.is-hidden{ display:none; }

/* small mosaic tiles carry graphics with baked-in text — deepen the scrim */
.mos-card:not(.mos-card--lg)::after{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(12,26,28,.42) 0%,rgba(12,26,28,.74) 45%,rgba(12,26,28,.95) 100%);
}

/* ============================================================
   13. CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.ct-hero{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:30px 0 48px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,#FBF6EC 0%,var(--cream) 50%,#F1E4CE 100%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.ct-hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-240px; right:-160px; width:600px; height:600px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(18,63,65,.14),transparent 72%); pointer-events:none;
}
.ct-hero::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; bottom:-220px; left:-180px; width:540px; height:540px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(255,255,255,.8),transparent 70%); pointer-events:none;
}
.ct-hero-grid{ position:relative; z-index:2; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; }
@media (max-width:991px){ .ct-hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; } }
.ct-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2rem,3.9vw,3.05rem); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin-bottom:.42em; }
.ct-hero h1 em{ font-style:normal; color:#2e7376; position:relative; display:inline-block; }
.ct-hero h1 em::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:.04em; height:.24em; z-index:-1; border-radius:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(233,221,138,.95),rgba(233,221,138,.25));
}
.ct-hero .lede{ text-align:left; margin:0 0 28px; max-width:52ch; color:#3F4C4B; }

/* quick-contact tiles (hero right) */
.ct-quick{ display:grid; gap:14px; }
.ct-quick a{
  position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; padding:20px 22px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.86); border:1px solid rgba(18,63,65,.14); border-radius:18px;
  text-decoration:none!important; backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(18,24,26,.08);
  transition:transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1), box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.ct-quick a:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:var(--teal); box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(18,24,26,.16); }
.ct-quick-ico{
  flex:none; width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:14px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:var(--teal-tint); color:var(--teal); transition:.25s ease;
}
.ct-quick a:hover .ct-quick-ico{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; }
.ct-quick-ico .icon{ width:21px; height:21px; }
.ct-quick small{
  display:block; font-size:11.4px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:4px;
}
.ct-quick b{ display:block; font-size:15.4px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.4; word-break:break-word; }
.ct-quick .go{ margin-left:auto; flex:none; color:var(--teal); opacity:.5; transition:.25s ease; }
.ct-quick a:hover .go{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(3px); }
.ct-quick .go .icon{ width:17px; height:17px; }

.ct-hero-note{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-top:18px; font-size:12.8px; color:var(--muted);
}
.ct-hero-note .dotlive{
  width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--good); flex:none; position:relative;
}
.ct-hero-note .dotlive::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid var(--good);
  animation:ctPing 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ctPing{ 0%{ transform:scale(1); opacity:.6 } 70%,100%{ transform:scale(2.2); opacity:0 } }

/* ---------- form + info ---------- */
.ct-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.18fr .82fr; gap:44px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:991px){ .ct-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:34px; } }

.ct-card{
  position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:24px;
  padding:34px 36px 36px; box-shadow:0 14px 44px rgba(18,24,26,.09);
}
.ct-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0 0 auto 0; height:4px; border-radius:24px 24px 0 0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal) 0%,var(--gold) 100%);
}
@media (max-width:575px){ .ct-card{ padding:26px 22px 28px; border-radius:20px; } }
.ct-card h2{ font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.1vw,1.7rem); margin-bottom:10px; letter-spacing:-.012em; }
.ct-card .lede{ text-align:left; margin:0 0 28px; font-size:15.4px; max-width:56ch; }

.cf-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:575px){ .cf-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:16px; } }
.cf{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.cf--full{ grid-column:1/-1; }
.cf label{
  font-size:12.6px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em; color:var(--ink);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
}
.cf label .req{ color:#B4451F; font-weight:700; }
.cf input,
.cf textarea,
.cf select{
  width:100%; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:15px; color:var(--ink);
  background:#FCFDFD; border:1.5px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:12px;
  padding:13px 16px; outline:0; transition:border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.cf textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:132px; line-height:1.65; }
.cf input::placeholder,
.cf textarea::placeholder{ color:#96A2A1; }
.cf input:focus,
.cf textarea:focus,
.cf select:focus{ background:#fff; border-color:var(--teal); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(18,63,65,.09); }
.cf input.is-invalid,
.cf textarea.is-invalid{ border-color:#D08A7A; background:#FEF8F6; box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(208,138,122,.14); }

/* phone with country prefix */
.cf-phone{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:132px minmax(0,1fr); gap:10px; }
.cf-phone select{ padding-inline:12px; cursor:pointer; }
@media (max-width:400px){ .cf-phone{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.cf-consent{
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:11px; margin-top:20px;
  font-size:13px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--muted);
}
.cf-consent input{ width:auto; margin-top:3px; accent-color:var(--teal); flex:none; }
.cf-error{
  display:none; align-items:center; gap:9px; margin-top:18px; padding:12px 16px; border-radius:12px;
  background:#FEF3F0; border:1px solid #F0D3CA; color:#8C3C22; font-size:13.6px;
}
.cf-error[data-show="1"]{ display:flex; }
.cf-error .icon{ width:17px; height:17px; flex:none; }
.ct-form-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:24px; }
.ct-form-actions .btn{ min-width:190px; justify-content:center; }
.ct-form-actions small{ font-size:12.6px; color:var(--muted); }

/* success state */
.ct-sent{ text-align:center; padding:26px 10px 12px; }
.ct-sent-ico{
  width:74px; height:74px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 20px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--teal) 0%,#2e7376 100%); color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(18,63,65,.3);
}
.ct-sent-ico .icon{ width:32px; height:32px; stroke-width:2.4; }
.ct-sent h3{ font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.ct-sent p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:15px; max-width:44ch; margin:0 auto 20px; }

/* ---------- info column ---------- */
.ct-info{ display:grid; gap:18px; }
.ci-card{
  display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:20px; padding:22px 22px; box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(18,24,26,.06);
  text-decoration:none!important; transition:.28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1);
}
.ci-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:#CFE0DE; box-shadow:0 22px 44px rgba(18,24,26,.13); }
.ci-card .ci-ico{
  flex:none; width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:14px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:var(--teal-tint); color:var(--teal); transition:.25s ease;
}
.ci-card:hover .ci-ico{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; }
.ci-ico .icon{ width:20px; height:20px; }
.ci-card small{
  display:block; font-size:11.4px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal-600); margin-bottom:6px;
}
.ci-card b{ display:block; font-size:15px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.55; }
/* only the descriptive line — must not catch .ci-ico or the content wrapper */
.ci-card > span > span{ display:block; font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:5px; line-height:1.6; }

/* hours table */
.ct-hours{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:20px; padding:22px; box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(18,24,26,.06); }
.ct-hours ul{ list-style:none; margin:14px 0 0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:9px; }
.ct-hours li{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:14px;
  font-size:13.8px; color:var(--muted); padding-bottom:9px; border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line);
}
.ct-hours li:last-child{ border-bottom:0; padding-bottom:0; }
.ct-hours li b{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }
.ct-hours li.is-off b,
.ct-hours li.is-off{ color:#96A2A1; }

/* map */
.ct-map{
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--teal-tint);
  box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(18,24,26,.06);
}
.ct-map iframe{ display:block; width:100%; height:250px; border:0; filter:grayscale(.25) contrast(1.02); }
.ct-map-foot{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:14px 18px; background:#fff; border-top:1px solid var(--line-2); font-size:13.2px; color:var(--muted);
}
.ct-map-foot a{ font-weight:600; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.ct-map-foot .icon{ width:15px; height:15px; }

/* ---------- offices ---------- */
.ct-offices{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:22px; }
@media (max-width:767px){ .ct-offices{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.office-card{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:22px;
  padding:28px 28px 26px; box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(18,24,26,.06); transition:.3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1);
}
.office-card::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; right:-60px; bottom:-60px; width:170px; height:170px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(233,221,138,.42),transparent 72%); transition:transform .4s ease;
}
.office-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:#CFE0DE; box-shadow:0 26px 52px rgba(18,24,26,.14); }
.office-card:hover::after{ transform:scale(1.3); }
.office-card>*{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.office-flag{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; font-size:11.4px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal-600); background:var(--teal-tint);
  padding:7px 14px; border-radius:99px; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.office-card h3{ font-size:1.08rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.office-card address{ font-style:normal; font-size:14.6px; line-height:1.75; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:16px; }
.office-links{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px 18px; font-size:14px; }
.office-links a{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; font-weight:500; }
.office-links .icon{ width:15px; height:15px; }

/* ---------- promise strip ---------- */
.ct-promise{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:1050px){ .ct-promise{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .ct-promise{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.promise-card{
  padding:24px 22px; border-radius:18px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); transition:.28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1);
}
.promise-card:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-5px); }
.promise-ico{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:13px; display:grid; place-items:center; margin-bottom:15px;
  background:rgba(233,221,138,.16); color:var(--gold); transition:.25s ease;
}
.promise-card:hover .promise-ico{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); }
.promise-ico .icon{ width:20px; height:20px; }
.promise-card h3{ color:#fff; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:7px; }
.promise-card p{ color:#B9C9C7; font-size:13.4px; line-height:1.65; margin:0; }

/* ============================================================
   14. FREE WEBSITE ANALYSIS
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- dark hero ---------- */
.fa-hero{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:30px 0 48px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,#FBF6EC 0%,var(--cream) 50%,#F1E4CE 100%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.fa-hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-240px; right:-160px; width:600px; height:600px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(18,63,65,.14),transparent 72%); pointer-events:none;
}
.fa-hero::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; bottom:-220px; left:-180px; width:540px; height:540px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(255,255,255,.8),transparent 70%); pointer-events:none;
}
.fa-hero .crumb{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
.fa-hero-grid{ position:relative; z-index:2; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.06fr .94fr; gap:54px; align-items:center; }
@media (max-width:991px){ .fa-hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:38px; } }
.fa-kicker{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:18px;
  font-size:11.4px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.15em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal-600);
  background:var(--teal-tint); border:1px solid rgba(18,63,65,.16);
  padding:7px 16px; border-radius:99px;
}
.fa-kicker .icon{ width:14px; height:14px; }
.fa-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2rem,3.9vw,3.05rem); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin-bottom:.42em;
}
.fa-hero h1 em{ font-style:normal; color:#2e7376; position:relative; display:inline-block; }
.fa-hero h1 em::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:.04em; height:.24em; z-index:-1; border-radius:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(233,221,138,.95),rgba(233,221,138,.25));
}
.fa-hero .lede{ text-align:left; margin:0 0 28px; max-width:54ch; color:#3F4C4B; }

.fa-ticks{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px 26px; margin-top:24px; }
.fa-ticks span{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; font-size:13.6px; color:var(--muted); }
.fa-ticks .icon{ width:16px; height:16px; color:var(--teal); flex:none; }

/* ---------- hero visual slot ---------- */
.fa-hero-img{
  position:relative; border-radius:24px; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(18,24,26,.14); min-height:340px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.fa-hero-img img{ display:block; width:100%; height:auto; }
.fa-img-ph{
  display:none; padding:40px 24px; text-align:center; color:var(--muted);
}
.fa-hero-img.is-empty .fa-img-ph{ display:grid; justify-items:center; gap:6px; }
.fa-img-ph .icon{ width:34px; height:34px; color:#A9BEBC; margin-bottom:6px; }
.fa-img-ph b{ font-size:14.4px; font-weight:600; color:var(--teal); }
.fa-img-ph small{ font-size:12px; color:#8A9897; }
@media (max-width:991px){ .fa-hero-img{ min-height:240px; } }

/* ---------- trust strip ---------- */
.fa-trust{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:0; background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 10px 34px rgba(18,24,26,.08); margin-top:-42px; position:relative; z-index:5;
}
@media (max-width:860px){ .fa-trust{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:480px){ .fa-trust{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.fa-trust div{ padding:24px 22px; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid var(--line-2); }
.fa-trust div:last-child{ border-right:0; }
@media (max-width:860px){
  .fa-trust div:nth-child(2n){ border-right:0; }
  .fa-trust div:nth-child(-n+2){ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2); }
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .fa-trust div{ border-right:0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2); }
  .fa-trust div:last-child{ border-bottom:0; }
}
.fa-trust b{ display:block; font-size:1.65rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--teal); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.02em; }
.fa-trust small{ display:block; font-size:12.4px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:6px; line-height:1.5; }

/* ---------- two-step form ---------- */
.fa-form-wrap{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 320px; gap:44px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:991px){ .fa-form-wrap{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; } }

.fa-card{
  position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:24px;
  padding:32px 36px 34px; box-shadow:0 14px 44px rgba(18,24,26,.09);
}
@media (max-width:575px){ .fa-card{ padding:24px 20px 26px; border-radius:20px; } }

/* step rail */
.fa-steps{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0; margin-bottom:26px; }
.fa-step{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; flex:none; }
.fa-step-num{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:12px; display:grid; place-items:center; flex:none;
  background:var(--teal-tint); color:var(--teal); font-size:13.4px; font-weight:700;
  border:1.5px solid transparent; transition:.28s ease;
}
.fa-step.is-active .fa-step-num{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(18,63,65,.28); }
.fa-step.is-done .fa-step-num{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); }
.fa-step-num .icon{ width:17px; height:17px; }
.fa-step small{
  display:block; font-size:10.8px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:2px;
}
.fa-step b{ display:block; font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); white-space:nowrap; }
.fa-step.is-active b{ color:var(--teal); }
.fa-step-line{ flex:1; height:2px; margin:0 16px; border-radius:2px; background:var(--line-2); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.fa-step-line::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; width:0; border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--gold)); transition:width .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1);
}
.fa-steps[data-step="2"] .fa-step-line::after{ width:100%; }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .fa-step small{ display:none; }
  .fa-step b{ font-size:12.8px; white-space:normal; }
  .fa-step-line{ margin:0 10px; }
}

.fa-panel[hidden]{ display:none; }
.fa-panel h2{ font-size:clamp(1.28rem,2vw,1.6rem); margin-bottom:8px; letter-spacing:-.012em; }
.fa-panel .lede{ text-align:left; margin:0 0 26px; font-size:15px; max-width:56ch; }
.fa-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:26px; }
.fa-actions .btn{ min-width:180px; justify-content:center; }
.fa-actions small{ font-size:12.6px; color:var(--muted); }
.btn--back{
  background:transparent; color:var(--muted); border-color:var(--line-2); min-width:auto!important;
}
.btn--back:hover{ color:var(--teal); border-color:var(--teal); background:transparent; }

/* select with a visible caret */
.cf select{
  appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none; cursor:pointer; padding-right:42px;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%235C6867' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:right 15px center; background-size:16px;
}

/* ---------- side: what you get ---------- */
.fa-side{ position:sticky; top:100px; display:grid; gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:991px){ .fa-side{ position:static; } }
.fa-side-card{
  background:linear-gradient(155deg,#FFFDF7 0%,#F8EDD9 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px; padding:24px 22px;
}
.fa-side-card h3{ font-size:1.04rem; margin-bottom:14px; }
.fa-side-card ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:11px; }
.fa-side-card li{ position:relative; padding-left:28px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.65; color:#3B4544; }
.fa-side-card li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.34em; width:17px; height:17px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--teal); background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='white' stroke-width='3.4' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size:11px; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:center;
}
.fa-quote{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:20px; padding:22px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(18,24,26,.06);
}
.fa-quote p{ font-size:14.4px; line-height:1.72; color:#3B4544; margin:0 0 14px; }
.fa-quote-by{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; }
.fa-quote-by .post-avatar{ width:38px; height:38px; font-size:12.4px; }
.fa-quote-by b{ display:block; font-size:13.4px; color:var(--ink); }
.fa-quote-by small{ display:block; font-size:11.8px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:2px; }
.fa-stars{ display:flex; gap:3px; margin-bottom:12px; color:var(--gold-600); }
.fa-stars .icon{ width:15px; height:15px; fill:currentColor; stroke:none; }

/* ---------- what's inside grid ---------- */
.fa-inside{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .fa-inside{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .fa-inside{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.inside-card{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:20px;
  padding:26px 24px; box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(18,24,26,.06); transition:.3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1);
}
.inside-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:24px; top:0; width:38px; height:3px; border-radius:0 0 3px 3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--gold)); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1);
}
.inside-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:#CFE0DE; box-shadow:0 26px 50px rgba(18,24,26,.14); }
.inside-card:hover::before{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.inside-ico{
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:14px; display:grid; place-items:center; margin-bottom:16px;
  background:var(--teal-tint); color:var(--teal); transition:.28s ease;
}
.inside-card:hover .inside-ico{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; transform:translateY(-2px); }
.inside-ico .icon{ width:22px; height:22px; }
.inside-card h3{ font-size:1.04rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.inside-card p{ font-size:13.8px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--muted); margin:0 0 14px; }
.inside-card ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:7px; }
.inside-card li{ position:relative; padding-left:20px; font-size:12.8px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.55; }
.inside-card li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:2px; top:.5em; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--gold-600); transform:rotate(45deg);
}

/* ---------- how it works rail ---------- */
.fa-how{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .fa-how{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.how-item{ display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start; }
.how-num{
  flex:none; width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:16px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:rgba(233,221,138,.14); border:1px solid rgba(233,221,138,.3); color:var(--gold);
  font-size:16px; font-weight:700;
}
.how-item h3{ color:#fff; font-size:1.04rem; margin-bottom:7px; }
.how-item p{ color:#B9C9C7; font-size:13.8px; line-height:1.7; margin:0; }
.how-item .when{
  display:inline-block; margin-top:11px; font-size:11.4px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); background:rgba(233,221,138,.14);
  border-radius:99px; padding:5px 13px;
}

/* ============================================================
   15. PORTFOLIO
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- centered hero ---------- */
.pf-hero{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; text-align:center; padding:34px 0 46px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,#FBF6EC 0%,var(--cream) 52%,#F2E5D0 100%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.pf-hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-280px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:900px; height:600px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(18,63,65,.13),transparent 72%); pointer-events:none;
}
.pf-hero::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; bottom:-260px; right:-160px; width:520px; height:520px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(255,255,255,.8),transparent 70%); pointer-events:none;
}
.pf-hero-in{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:880px; margin-inline:auto; }
.pf-hero .crumb{ justify-content:center; }
.pf-hero .bh-kicker{ justify-content:center; }
.pf-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.05rem); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin-bottom:.42em; }
.pf-hero h1 em{ font-style:normal; color:#2e7376; position:relative; display:inline-block; }
.pf-hero h1 em::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:.04em; height:.24em; z-index:-1; border-radius:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(233,221,138,.95),rgba(233,221,138,.25));
}
.pf-hero .lede{ text-align:center; margin:0 auto 28px; max-width:62ch; color:#3F4C4B; }
.pf-hero .btn-row{ justify-content:center; }

/* stat rail under the hero copy */
.pf-rail{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:0 34px; margin-top:32px;
}
.pf-rail div{ position:relative; padding:0 17px; }
.pf-rail div + div::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:-17px; top:6px; bottom:6px; width:1px; background:rgba(18,63,65,.18);
}
.pf-rail b{ display:block; font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--teal); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.02em; }
.pf-rail small{ display:block; font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:4px; }

/* ---------- segmented filter ---------- */
.pf-tabs-wrap{ display:flex; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:38px; }
.pf-tabs{
  display:inline-flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:4px; padding:5px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:100px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(18,24,26,.08);
}
.pf-tab{
  border:0; background:transparent; cursor:pointer; border-radius:100px;
  padding:10px 21px; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:13.8px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink);
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; white-space:nowrap;
  transition:background .25s ease, color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.pf-tab em{ font-style:normal; font-size:11.4px; font-weight:700; color:var(--muted); }
.pf-tab:hover{ background:var(--teal-tint); color:var(--teal); }
.pf-tab.active{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(18,63,65,.26); }
.pf-tab.active em{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
@media (max-width:575px){ .pf-tab{ padding:9px 15px; font-size:13px; } }

/* ---------- project grid ---------- */
.pf-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; }
@media (max-width:1050px){ .pf-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:22px; } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .pf-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.pf-card.is-hidden{ display:none; }

.pf-card{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:20px; padding:14px 14px 20px; box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(18,24,26,.06);
  transition:transform .32s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1), box-shadow .32s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.pf-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:0 30px 56px rgba(18,24,26,.15); border-color:#CFE0DE; }

/* browser chrome frame */
.pf-frame{
  position:relative; border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  background:#fff; box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(18,24,26,.09);
}
.pf-bar{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; height:32px; padding:0 12px;
  background:#F3F7F6; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.pf-dots{ display:flex; gap:5px; flex:none; }
.pf-dots i{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; display:block; }
.pf-dots i:nth-child(1){ background:#E4A79A; }
.pf-dots i:nth-child(2){ background:#EAD79A; }
.pf-dots i:nth-child(3){ background:#A6CBB4; }
.pf-url{
  flex:1; min-width:0; height:19px; border-radius:99px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; padding:0 10px;
  font-size:10.4px; color:var(--muted); overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap; text-overflow:ellipsis;
}
.pf-url svg{ width:9px; height:9px; flex:none; stroke:currentColor; fill:none; stroke-width:2.2; }
.pf-shot{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden; background:var(--teal-tint); }
.pf-shot > img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1); }
.pf-card:hover .pf-shot > img{ transform:scale(1.06); }

/* empty screenshot slot — drop the real capture in and this disappears */
.pf-ph{ display:none; }
.pf-shot.is-empty{ background:var(--teal-tint); }
.pf-shot.is-empty .pf-ph{
  display:grid; place-items:center; gap:5px; position:absolute; inset:0; padding:20px;
  text-align:center; align-content:center; color:var(--muted);
}
.pf-ph .icon{ width:28px; height:28px; color:#A9BEBC; }
.pf-ph b{ font-size:13.4px; font-weight:600; color:var(--teal); }
.pf-ph small{ font-size:11px; color:#8A9897; word-break:break-all; }

/* hover overlay */
.pf-over{
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:20px; opacity:0; transition:opacity .32s ease;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(18,63,65,.12) 0%,rgba(18,63,65,.72) 45%,rgba(12,40,42,.95) 100%);
}
.pf-card:hover .pf-over{ opacity:1; }
.pf-over ul{ list-style:none; margin:0 0 14px; padding:0; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; }
.pf-over li{
  font-size:10.8px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.16); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.26);
  padding:5px 10px; border-radius:7px;
}
.pf-over p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.86); font-size:13.4px; line-height:1.65; margin:0 0 14px; }
.pf-view{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; align-self:flex-start;
  font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); background:var(--gold);
  padding:9px 16px; border-radius:9px; text-decoration:none!important;
  transform:translateY(8px); transition:transform .32s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1), background .2s ease;
}
.pf-card:hover .pf-view{ transform:none; }
.pf-view:hover{ background:var(--gold-600); }
.pf-view .icon{ width:15px; height:15px; }
@media (hover:none){
  .pf-over{ opacity:1; background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(18,63,65,0) 30%,rgba(12,40,42,.92) 100%); }
  .pf-view{ transform:none; }
}

/* card footer */
.pf-meta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:13px; padding:17px 6px 0; }
.pf-logo{
  flex:none; width:52px; height:40px; border-radius:10px; background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); display:grid; place-items:center; padding:5px; overflow:hidden;
}
.pf-logo img{ max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:auto; height:auto; object-fit:contain; }
.pf-logo--dark{ background:var(--ink); border-color:var(--ink); }
.pf-meta-txt{ min-width:0; flex:1; }
.pf-meta h3{ font-size:1rem; margin:0 0 3px; line-height:1.35; letter-spacing:-.005em; }
.pf-meta h3 a{ color:var(--ink); text-decoration:none!important; transition:color .2s ease; }
.pf-card:hover .pf-meta h3 a{ color:var(--teal); }
.pf-meta small{ display:block; font-size:12.2px; color:var(--muted); }
.pf-result{
  flex:none; text-align:right; padding-left:12px; border-left:1px dashed var(--line);
}
.pf-result b{ display:block; font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--teal); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.pf-result span{ display:block; font-size:10.6px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:3px; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600; }

.pf-empty{
  grid-column:1/-1; text-align:center; padding:52px 20px; color:var(--muted);
  border:1px dashed var(--line-2); border-radius:20px; background:#fff;
}
.pf-empty .icon{ width:32px; height:32px; color:#B9C6C5; margin:0 auto 12px; }
.pf-empty b{ display:block; color:var(--ink); font-size:1.04rem; margin-bottom:5px; }

/* ---------- spotlight ---------- */
.pf-spot{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:52px; align-items:center; }
@media (max-width:991px){ .pf-spot{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; } }
.pf-spot .pf-frame{ box-shadow:0 30px 66px rgba(18,24,26,.22); }
.pf-spot .pf-shot{ aspect-ratio:16/11; }
.pf-spot-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; margin-bottom:16px;
  font-size:11.4px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal-600); background:var(--teal-tint); padding:7px 15px; border-radius:99px;
}
.pf-spot-badge .icon{ width:14px; height:14px; }
.pf-spot h2{ font-size:clamp(1.45rem,2.4vw,2rem); letter-spacing:-.015em; margin-bottom:14px; }
.pf-spot > div > p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:15.4px; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:22px; max-width:52ch; }
.pf-spot dl{ margin:0 0 24px; display:grid; gap:14px; }
.pf-spot dt{
  font-size:11.2px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal-600); margin-bottom:4px;
}
.pf-spot dd{ margin:0; font-size:14.8px; line-height:1.7; color:#3B4544; }
.pf-spot-stats{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:14px; margin-bottom:24px; }
@media (max-width:480px){ .pf-spot-stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.pf-spot-stat{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:14px; padding:16px 14px; text-align:center;
  box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(18,24,26,.05);
}
.pf-spot-stat b{ display:block; font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--teal); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.02em; }
.pf-spot-stat small{ display:block; font-size:11.4px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:5px; line-height:1.45; }

/* ---------- platforms ---------- */
.pf-plat{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr); gap:16px; }
@media (max-width:1050px){ .pf-plat{ grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:767px){ .pf-plat{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:420px){ .pf-plat{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
.pf-plat div{
  aspect-ratio:1/1; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:16px;
  display:grid; place-items:center; padding:18px; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(18,24,26,.05);
  transition:.28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1);
}
.pf-plat div:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:#CFE0DE; box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(18,24,26,.13); }
.pf-plat img{ max-width:100%; max-height:44px; width:auto; height:auto; object-fit:contain; opacity:.82; transition:opacity .25s ease; }
.pf-plat div:hover img{ opacity:1; }

/* ---------- results band ---------- */
.pf-results{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .pf-results{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:460px){ .pf-results{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.pf-res{
  text-align:center; padding:26px 18px; border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  transition:.28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1);
}
.pf-res:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-5px); }
.pf-res b{ display:block; font-size:2.05rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--gold); line-height:1.05; letter-spacing:-.025em; }
.pf-res small{ display:block; font-size:13px; color:#B9C9C7; margin-top:9px; line-height:1.55; }