/* ============================================================
   Ethos A.I — Coming Soon site
   Static CSS. No preprocessor. Mobile-first, accessible.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Brand palette (sampled from approved logo) */
  --peach:      #F6A278;
  --coral:      #F16744;
  --orange-dp:  #C73618;
  --gold:       #E39A3A;

  --teal-dp:    #004A59;
  --teal:       #027184;
  --turquoise:  #0193A5;
  --cyan:       #4DBFC8;

  /* Neutrals */
  --cream:      #F7F3ED;
  --cream-2:    #F1EBE0;
  --ivory:      #FBF8F2;
  --ink:        #171A1F;
  --ink-2:      #2A2F3A;
  --muted:      #535A65;
  --muted-2:    #7B818C;
  --line:       rgba(23, 26, 31, 0.08);
  --line-2:     rgba(23, 26, 31, 0.14);

  /* Elevation */
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 2px rgba(23,26,31,0.06);
  --shadow-md:  0 8px 24px rgba(23,26,31,0.08);
  --shadow-lg:  0 20px 60px rgba(23,26,31,0.10);

  /* Radii */
  --r-sm: 10px;
  --r-md: 16px;
  --r-lg: 22px;
  --r-xl: 32px;

  /* Fonts */
  --f-brand: "Chakra Petch", "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --f-body:  "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Layout */
  --container: 1180px;
  --gutter: clamp(16px, 4vw, 32px);
  --header-h: 72px;
}

/* ---------- reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { html { scroll-behavior: auto; } }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--teal);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  z-index: 100;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* ---------- background ambience ---------- */
.bg {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1400px 800px at 82% -10%, rgba(1,147,165,0.14), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(1000px 700px at -8% 18%, rgba(241,103,68,0.13), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(1000px 700px at 55% 105%, rgba(227,154,58,0.08), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream) 0%, var(--ivory) 100%);
  animation: ambient-wash 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes ambient-wash {
  from { filter: hue-rotate(0deg) saturate(1); }
  to   { filter: hue-rotate(-6deg) saturate(1.08); }
}
.orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: 0.5;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.orb--peach {
  width: 560px; height: 560px;
  left: -160px; top: 20px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, var(--peach), transparent 70%);
  animation: drift1 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate, breathe 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orb--teal {
  width: 640px; height: 640px;
  right: -200px; top: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, var(--turquoise), transparent 70%);
  animation: drift2 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate, breathe 11s ease-in-out -3s infinite;
}
.orb--gold {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  left: 28%; top: 78vh;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, var(--gold), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.28;
  animation: drift3 34s ease-in-out infinite alternate, breathe 13s ease-in-out -5s infinite;
}
.orb--cyan {
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  left: 55%; top: 6vh;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, var(--cyan), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.22;
  animation: drift4 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate, breathe 10s ease-in-out -2s infinite;
}
.grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(23,26,31,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(23,26,31,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%, black 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%, black 30%, transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0.55;
}

/* soft floating sparks */
.sparks {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sparks span {
  position: absolute;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(241,103,68,0.85), rgba(241,103,68,0) 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: float-spark 18s linear infinite;
}
.sparks span:nth-child(1) { left:  8%; top: 90%; animation-delay:  0s; }
.sparks span:nth-child(2) { left: 22%; top: 95%; animation-delay:  3s; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(1,147,165,0.85), rgba(1,147,165,0) 70%); }
.sparks span:nth-child(3) { left: 38%; top: 92%; animation-delay:  6s; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(227,154,58,0.75), rgba(227,154,58,0) 70%); }
.sparks span:nth-child(4) { left: 55%; top: 96%; animation-delay:  9s; }
.sparks span:nth-child(5) { left: 68%; top: 93%; animation-delay: 12s; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(77,191,200,0.85), rgba(77,191,200,0) 70%); }
.sparks span:nth-child(6) { left: 82%; top: 91%; animation-delay: 15s; }
.sparks span:nth-child(7) { left: 92%; top: 95%; animation-delay:  2s; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(1,147,165,0.75), rgba(1,147,165,0) 70%); }
.sparks span:nth-child(8) { left: 15%; top: 88%; animation-delay: 11s; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(227,154,58,0.75), rgba(227,154,58,0) 70%); }

@keyframes drift1 { from { transform: translate(0,0);} to { transform: translate(40px,60px);} }
@keyframes drift2 { from { transform: translate(0,0);} to { transform: translate(-60px,40px);} }
@keyframes drift3 { from { transform: translate(0,0);} to { transform: translate(20px,-40px);} }
@keyframes drift4 { from { transform: translate(0,0);} to { transform: translate(-30px,50px);} }
@keyframes breathe {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.06); }
}
@keyframes float-spark {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.6); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 0.9; }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-45vh) scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  90%  { opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-90vh) scale(0.6); opacity: 0; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .bg, .orb, .sparks span { animation: none; }
  .sparks { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- header / nav ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
  background: rgba(247,243,237,0.55);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(247,243,237,0.88);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.nav {
  height: var(--header-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.brand:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.brand__mark {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: transparent;
}
.brand__wordmark {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.brand__dot { display: inline-block; width: 6px; }

.nav__menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}
.nav__menu ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
}
.nav__menu a {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  padding: 8px 2px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color 160ms ease, border-color 160ms ease;
}
.nav__menu a:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom-color: var(--turquoise);
}

.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  background: var(--ivory);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 9px;
  gap: 5px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.nav__toggle span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, opacity 200ms ease;
}
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  min-height: 48px;
  transition: transform 160ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, background 200ms ease, color 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.btn--primary {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--ivory);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--coral) 0%, var(--orange-dp) 55%, var(--teal) 130%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(199,54,24,0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.btn--primary::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(241,103,68,0.55), rgba(1,147,165,0.55));
  filter: blur(14px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 260ms ease;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(199,54,24,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.btn--primary:hover::before { opacity: 0.9; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .btn--primary::before { transition: none; }
}
.btn--ghost {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--line-2);
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(1,147,165,0.06);
}
.btn__spinner { display: none; }
.btn.is-loading .btn__label { opacity: 0.7; }
.btn.is-loading .btn__spinner {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  border-top-color: var(--ivory);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .btn.is-loading .btn__spinner { animation: none; }
}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero {
  padding: clamp(28px, 5vw, 64px) 0 clamp(56px, 9vw, 112px);
}
.hero__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: clamp(18px, 2.6vw, 30px);
}

/* -------- brand lockup: transparent icon left, wordmark right -------- */
.hero__lockup {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(14px, 2.6vw, 34px);
  margin-top: clamp(6px, 1.5vw, 16px);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero__lockup-logo {
  position: relative;
  width: clamp(120px, 16vw, 190px);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  isolation: isolate;
  animation: lockup-float 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__lockup-halo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -18%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    conic-gradient(from 0deg,
      rgba(241,103,68,0.28),
      rgba(227,154,58,0.20),
      rgba(1,147,165,0.30),
      rgba(77,191,200,0.20),
      rgba(241,103,68,0.28));
  filter: blur(34px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  animation: halo-spin 36s linear infinite;
  z-index: -2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__lockup-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(241,103,68,0.32), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 70% 70%, rgba(1,147,165,0.34), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(22px);
  animation: glow 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__lockup-spark {
  position: absolute;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(241,103,68,0.9), rgba(241,103,68,0) 70%);
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  margin: -3px 0 0 -3px;
  animation: orbit-a 9s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero__lockup-spark--b {
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(1,147,165,0.9), rgba(1,147,165,0) 70%);
  animation: orbit-b 13s linear infinite;
}
.hero__lockup-img {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 28px rgba(199,54,24,0.14)) drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(1,147,165,0.10));
  transition: transform 420ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1), filter 420ms ease;
}
.hero__lockup:hover .hero__lockup-img {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 22px 40px rgba(199,54,24,0.20)) drop-shadow(0 14px 26px rgba(1,147,165,0.16));
}
.hero__lockup-word {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.2vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ink);
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
}
.hero__lockup-word-sep { display: inline-block; width: 0.35em; }
.hero__lockup-word-b {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--coral) 0%, var(--orange-dp) 35%, var(--teal) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

@keyframes glow {
  from { opacity: 0.75; transform: scale(1); }
  to   { opacity: 1;    transform: scale(1.06); }
}
@keyframes halo-spin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes lockup-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}
@keyframes orbit-a {
  0%   { transform: rotate(0deg)   translate(70px) rotate(0deg);   opacity: 0; }
  15%  { opacity: 0.9; }
  85%  { opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg) translate(70px) rotate(-360deg); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes orbit-b {
  0%   { transform: rotate(140deg) translate(84px) rotate(-140deg); opacity: 0; }
  20%  { opacity: 0.8; }
  80%  { opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: rotate(500deg) translate(84px) rotate(-500deg); opacity: 0; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__lockup-logo,
  .hero__lockup-glow,
  .hero__lockup-halo,
  .hero__lockup-spark { animation: none; }
  .hero__lockup-spark { display: none; }
  .hero__lockup-img { transition: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero__lockup {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .hero__lockup-logo { width: clamp(140px, 42vw, 200px); }
  .hero__lockup-word { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 9vw, 2.6rem); }
}

/* -------- COMING SOON premium centerpiece -------- */
.hero__soon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(10px, 2vw, 20px);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
}
.hero__soon-rule {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  height: 1px;
  max-width: 140px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(1,147,165,0.35), transparent);
}
.hero__soon-badge {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--ivory), var(--ivory)) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(120deg, var(--coral) 0%, var(--gold) 35%, var(--turquoise) 70%, var(--teal) 100%) border-box;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 24px rgba(1,74,89,0.10),
    0 2px 8px rgba(199,54,24,0.10),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  animation: soon-pulse 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__soon-dot {
  position: relative;
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--coral), var(--orange-dp));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(241,103,68,0.18);
  animation: soon-dot-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex: none;
}
.hero__soon-text {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--orange-dp), var(--teal));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero__soon-shimmer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(
    100deg,
    transparent 20%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.65) 45%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.85) 50%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.65) 55%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  animation: soon-shimmer 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes soon-pulse {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 24px rgba(1,74,89,0.10),
      0 2px 8px rgba(199,54,24,0.10),
      inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 12px 32px rgba(1,74,89,0.18),
      0 4px 14px rgba(199,54,24,0.18),
      inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  }
}
@keyframes soon-dot-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(241,103,68,0.18); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(241,103,68,0.02); }
}
@keyframes soon-shimmer {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-120%); }
  60%  { transform: translateX(120%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(120%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__soon-badge,
  .hero__soon-dot,
  .hero__soon-shimmer { animation: none; }
  .hero__soon-shimmer { display: none; }
}

/* Legacy .badge kept for the dark CTA section; still used below hero */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--teal-dp);
  background: rgba(1,147,165,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(1,147,165,0.20);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.badge__dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--coral);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(241,103,68,0.20);
  animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(241,103,68,0.20); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(241,103,68,0.05); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .badge__dot { animation: none; } }
.badge--onDark {
  color: #EAF7F9;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
}

/* -------- hero headline + copy -------- */
.hero__copy {
  max-width: 780px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.02;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6.5vw, 4.6rem);
  margin: 8px 0 22px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.grad-text {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--coral) 0%, var(--orange-dp) 30%, var(--teal) 70%, var(--turquoise) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.hero__lede {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  max-width: 58ch;
}
.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.hero__support {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.hero__note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ---------- generic section ---------- */
.section {
  padding: clamp(64px, 10vw, 120px) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.section--tint {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(1,147,165,0.03), rgba(241,103,68,0.03));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.section__inner > * + * { margin-top: 40px; }
.section__head {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.section__head h2 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  margin: 12px 0 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: rgba(1,147,165,0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.eyebrow--muted { color: var(--muted); background: transparent; padding: 0; }
.lede {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.13rem);
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 62ch;
}

.disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 32px auto 0;
  font-style: italic;
}
.disclaimer--onDark { color: rgba(234,247,249,0.7); }

/* ---------- overview flow ---------- */
.flow {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 40px 0 0;
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.flow__step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  min-height: 60px;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  max-width: 260px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.flow__step--accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(241,103,68,0.10), rgba(1,147,165,0.10));
  border-color: rgba(1,147,165,0.30);
}
.flow__num {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--coral), var(--teal));
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex: none;
}
.flow__label {
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.flow__arrow {
  align-self: center;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--coral), var(--teal));
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
}
.flow__arrow::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -1px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--teal);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--teal);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .flow__arrow {
    width: 2px; height: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--coral), var(--teal));
    align-self: center;
  }
  .flow__arrow::after {
    right: 50%; top: auto; bottom: -1px;
    transform: translateX(50%) rotate(135deg);
  }
  .flow__step { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; }
  .flow { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
}

/* ---------- feature cards ---------- */
.cards {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.card {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(241,103,68,0.06), rgba(1,147,165,0.06));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 220ms ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(1,147,165,0.25);
}
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.card__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(1,147,165,0.10);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.card__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.card h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

/* ---------- compare ---------- */
.compare {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: clamp(14px, 2.4vw, 28px);
  align-items: stretch;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* ambient atmosphere zones (behind the cards, no extra markup) */
.compare__glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.compare__glow--left {
  top: -8%; bottom: -8%; left: -6%;
  width: 55%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(241,103,68,0.20), transparent 70%);
  animation: compare-breathe 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.compare__glow--right {
  top: -8%; bottom: -8%; right: -6%;
  width: 55%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(1,147,165,0.22), transparent 70%);
  animation: compare-breathe 14s ease-in-out -5s infinite;
}
@keyframes compare-breathe {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.85; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1;    transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.compare__col {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 220ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
              box-shadow 220ms ease,
              border-color 220ms ease;
}
.compare__col--cloud {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, rgba(241,103,68,0.06) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(241,103,68,0.28);
}
.compare__col--cloud:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(241,103,68,0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(199,54,24,0.12);
}
.compare__col--local {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, rgba(1,147,165,0.08) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(1,147,165,0.32);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.compare__col--local:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(1,147,165,0.50);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(1,74,89,0.14);
}

.compare__head { margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.compare__icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.compare__icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.compare__icon--cloud { background: rgba(241,103,68,0.12); color: var(--orange-dp); }
.compare__icon--local { background: rgba(1,147,165,0.14); color: var(--teal-dp); }

.compare__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(241,103,68,0.10);
  color: var(--orange-dp);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.compare__tag--accent {
  background: rgba(1,147,165,0.14);
  color: var(--teal-dp);
}
.compare__col h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.compare__col ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.compare__col li {
  padding-left: 28px;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.compare__col li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px; top: 10px;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--muted-2);
}
.compare__col--cloud li::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--peach), var(--coral));
}
.compare__col--local li::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--turquoise), var(--teal-dp));
}

/* VS badge */
.compare__vs {
  align-self: center;
  justify-self: center;
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--ivory), var(--ivory)) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(241,103,68,0.60), rgba(1,147,165,0.60)) border-box;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 22px rgba(23,26,31,0.10),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: box-shadow 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.compare__vs::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(241,103,68,0.30), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 70% 60%, rgba(1,147,165,0.30), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.9;
  animation: compare-vs-pulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes compare-vs-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.75; }
  50%      { opacity: 1; }
}
.compare__vs:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(23,26,31,0.14), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

/* reveal variant for scale-in (extends existing .reveal transition) */
.reveal--scale { transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.9); }
.reveal--scale.is-visible { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }

/* Story-line summary strip */
.compare__summary {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 28px 0 0;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.compare__summary-vs {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--orange-dp), var(--teal));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.compare__summary-dot { color: var(--muted-2); opacity: 0.6; }

/* Stack on tablet + mobile (VS becomes the bridge between cards) */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .compare__vs { width: 54px; height: 54px; font-size: 14px; }
  .compare__glow--left, .compare__glow--right {
    left: 5%; right: 5%; width: auto;
  }
  .compare__glow--left  { top: -4%; bottom: 55%; }
  .compare__glow--right { top: 55%; bottom: -4%; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .compare__glow--left, .compare__glow--right,
  .compare__vs::before { animation: none; }
  .compare__col, .compare__vs { transition: none; }
  .compare__col:hover { transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- privacy pills ---------- */
.pill-grid {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.pill {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ---------- steps ---------- */
.steps {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  counter-reset: step;
}
.step {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 28px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}
.step__num {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--coral), var(--teal));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.step h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.step p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* ---------- capabilities hub ---------- */
.hub {
  position: relative;
  width: min(600px, 92%);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  margin: 0 auto 8px;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* ambient center glow */
.hub__aura {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(241,103,68,0.16), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 70% 60%, rgba(1,147,165,0.18), transparent 62%);
  filter: blur(38px);
  animation: hub-aura-breathe 9s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: -3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes hub-aura-breathe {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.75; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1;    transform: scale(1.05); }
}

/* concentric orbital rings */
.hub__ring-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: -2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hub__ring-orbit--a {
  inset: 20%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(23,26,31,0.10);
  animation: hub-spin 60s linear infinite;
}
.hub__ring-orbit--b {
  inset: 30%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(1,147,165,0.14);
  animation: hub-spin 90s linear infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes hub-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* connection lines */
.hub__lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: visible;
}
.hub__line {
  stroke: url(#hubLineGrad);
  stroke-width: 1.4;
  fill: none;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 3 6;
  opacity: 0.20;
  animation: hub-line-flow 24s linear infinite;
}
.hub__lines-group > line:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s;   }
.hub__lines-group > line:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: -21s; }
.hub__lines-group > line:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: -18s; }
.hub__lines-group > line:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: -15s; }
.hub__lines-group > line:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: -12s; }
.hub__lines-group > line:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: -9s;  }
.hub__lines-group > line:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: -6s;  }
.hub__lines-group > line:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: -3s;  }
@keyframes hub-line-flow {
  0%   { opacity: 0.20; stroke-dashoffset: 0;    }
  3%   { opacity: 0.55; }
  6%   { opacity: 0.85; stroke-dashoffset: -100; }
  10%  { opacity: 0.40; }
  14%  { opacity: 0.20; stroke-dashoffset: -100; }
  100% { opacity: 0.20; stroke-dashoffset: -100; }
}

/* center */
.hub__center {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 50% auto auto 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hub__center-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 24px rgba(199,54,24,0.14))
          drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(1,147,165,0.10));
}
.hub__center-halo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    conic-gradient(from 0deg,
      rgba(241,103,68,0.24),
      rgba(227,154,58,0.16),
      rgba(1,147,165,0.26),
      rgba(77,191,200,0.18),
      rgba(241,103,68,0.24));
  filter: blur(30px);
  animation: hub-spin 40s linear infinite;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hub__center-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(1,147,165,0.22), transparent 62%);
  filter: blur(6px);
  animation: hub-center-pulse 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes hub-center-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1);    opacity: 0.55; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.10); opacity: 1;    }
}

/* nodes */
.hub__ring {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}
.hub__node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform-origin: center;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease;
  animation: hub-node-glow 24s linear infinite;
}
.hub__node:nth-child(1) { --a: 0deg;   animation-delay: 0s;   }
.hub__node:nth-child(2) { --a: 45deg;  animation-delay: -21s; }
.hub__node:nth-child(3) { --a: 90deg;  animation-delay: -18s; }
.hub__node:nth-child(4) { --a: 135deg; animation-delay: -15s; }
.hub__node:nth-child(5) { --a: 180deg; animation-delay: -12s; }
.hub__node:nth-child(6) { --a: 225deg; animation-delay: -9s;  }
.hub__node:nth-child(7) { --a: 270deg; animation-delay: -6s;  }
.hub__node:nth-child(8) { --a: 315deg; animation-delay: -3s;  }
.hub__node {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%)
             rotate(var(--a)) translate(220px) rotate(calc(var(--a) * -1));
}
@keyframes hub-node-glow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: var(--line); }
  6%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(1,147,165,0.15),
                         0 10px 24px rgba(1,74,89,0.22);
             border-color: rgba(1,147,165,0.45); }
  14%      { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: var(--line); }
}
.hub__node-icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--teal-dp);
  background: rgba(1,147,165,0.10);
  flex: none;
}
.hub__node-icon svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.hub__node-label { color: var(--ink); }
.hub__node-sub {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-4px);
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
}
.hub__node:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%)
             rotate(var(--a)) translate(220px) rotate(calc(var(--a) * -1))
             translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(1,147,165,0.50);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(1,147,165,0.12),
              0 10px 24px rgba(1,74,89,0.16);
  z-index: 5;
}
.hub__node:hover .hub__node-sub {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* caption under the hub */
.hub__caption {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 6px auto 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Mobile: switch from radial to a compact stack that keeps everything visible */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .hub {
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 8px 0;
  }
  .hub__aura, .hub__ring-orbit, .hub__lines { display: none; }
  .hub__center {
    position: relative;
    inset: auto;
    transform: none;
    width: 150px; height: 150px;
  }
  .hub__center-halo,
  .hub__center-pulse { animation-duration: 8s; }
  .hub__ring {
    position: static;
    inset: auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hub__node {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    animation: none;
  }
  .hub__node:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .hub__node-sub { display: none; }
}

/* supporting chip pills — subtle alternating orange/teal dots */
.chip-grid {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.chip {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 16px 10px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}
.chip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.chip:nth-child(odd)::before  { background: var(--coral); }
.chip:nth-child(even)::before { background: var(--teal); }
.chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-color: rgba(1,147,165,0.28);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hub__aura,
  .hub__ring-orbit--a,
  .hub__ring-orbit--b,
  .hub__center-halo,
  .hub__center-pulse,
  .hub__line,
  .hub__node { animation: none; }
  .hub__node, .hub__node-sub, .chip { transition: none; }
  .hub__line { opacity: 0.28; }
}

/* ---------- hardware ---------- */
.hw-grid {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.hw {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}
.hw:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.hw__icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(241,103,68,0.10);
  color: var(--orange-dp);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.hw__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.hw h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.hw p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
}

.hw-factors {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 18px 0 0;
}
.tag-row {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 12px 0 0;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; justify-content: center;
}
.tag-row li {
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px dashed var(--line-2);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ---------- CTA (dark) ---------- */
.section--cta {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 500px at 70% 0%, rgba(1,147,165,0.35), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 10% 100%, rgba(241,103,68,0.30), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #0B2A31 0%, #071E24 100%);
  color: #EAF7F9;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta h2 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  margin: 16px 0 14px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.cta .lede { color: rgba(234,247,249,0.85); }

.signup {
  margin-top: 32px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: left;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.signup__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 14px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .signup__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.field label {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(234,247,249,0.75);
}
.field__hint { text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0.02em; opacity: 0.7; }
.field input[type="text"],
.field input[type="email"] {
  font: inherit;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  min-height: 48px;
  transition: border-color 160ms ease, background 160ms ease;
}
.field input[type="text"]::placeholder,
.field input[type="email"]::placeholder { color: rgba(234,247,249,0.45); }
.field input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--turquoise);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.field--check {
  margin-top: 14px;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.field--check label {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(234,247,249,0.85);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.field--check input {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--turquoise);
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex: none;
}
.field__error {
  color: #FFB6A3;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.signup__actions {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.signup__privacy {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(234,247,249,0.6);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 44ch;
}
.signup__status {
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  min-height: 1.4em;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.signup__status.is-success { color: #B7F0E4; }
.signup__status.is-error   { color: #FFB6A3; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.faq__item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.faq__item > summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 20px 44px 20px 4px;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  transition: color 160ms ease;
}
.faq__item > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__item > summary::after {
  content: "+";
  position: absolute;
  right: 4px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--teal);
  transition: transform 200ms ease;
  line-height: 1;
}
.faq__item[open] > summary::after {
  content: "−";
}
.faq__item > summary:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.faq__body {
  padding: 0 4px 22px;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 72ch;
}
.faq__body p { margin: 0; }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(1,147,165,0.05));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.footer__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.footer__brand .brand { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer__tagline {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.footer__domain {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.footer__nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.footer__nav h4 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.footer__nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: grid; gap: 8px;
}
.footer__nav a { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.footer__nav a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.footer__nav span { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

.footer__legal {
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}
.footer__legal .disclaimer {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.copyright {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 2.6fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer__nav { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .footer__nav { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .footer__nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
}

/* footer external-link marker */
.footer__nav a[target="_blank"]::after,
.footer__tagline a[target="_blank"]::after {
  content: "↗";
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 4px;
  font-size: 0.85em;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.footer__tagline a {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line-2);
}
.footer__tagline a:hover { color: var(--teal); border-bottom-color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; }

/* ---------- breadcrumb ---------- */
.breadcrumb {
  padding: 24px 0 0;
}
.breadcrumb__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-2);
}
.breadcrumb__list li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.breadcrumb__list li + li::before {
  content: "/";
  color: var(--muted-2);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-right: 2px;
}
.breadcrumb__list a {
  color: var(--muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  padding: 2px 0;
  transition: color 160ms ease, border-color 160ms ease;
}
.breadcrumb__list a:hover {
  color: var(--page-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--page-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.breadcrumb__list [aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--page-accent-strong);
}

/* ---------- FAQ page: reuse the existing .faq component for accordions ---------- */
.faq-page__intro {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* ---------- reveal on scroll ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 600ms ease, transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ---------- mobile nav ---------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav__menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-h);
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 20px var(--gutter) 28px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 20px;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
    max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h));
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav__menu.is-open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .nav__menu ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .nav__menu ul a {
    display: block;
    padding: 14px 4px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .nav__cta { align-self: flex-start; }
  body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }
}

/* ---------- hero fine-tuning on small screens ---------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero__soon-rule { max-width: 60px; }
  .hero__soon-text { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; }
  .hero__soon-badge { padding: 10px 20px; }
}

/* ---------- print ---------- */
@media print {
  .bg, .site-header, .nav__toggle, .btn { display: none !important; }
  body { background: #fff; color: #000; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MULTI-PAGE SYSTEM
   Page accents, shared components used by audience pages
   ============================================================ */

/* per-page accent tokens — set on <body class="page-*"> */
:root {
  --page-accent:        var(--coral);
  --page-accent-2:      var(--teal);
  --page-accent-soft:   rgba(241,103,68,0.10);
  --page-accent-strong: #C73618;
}
body.page-business   { --page-accent: #2E6BC7; --page-accent-2: #1F3A93; --page-accent-soft: rgba(46,107,199,0.10); --page-accent-strong: #14286B; }
body.page-students   { --page-accent: #7B58C9; --page-accent-2: #4E3392; --page-accent-soft: rgba(123,88,201,0.10); --page-accent-strong: #4E3392; }
body.page-teachers   { --page-accent: #16B39F; --page-accent-2: #086F62; --page-accent-soft: rgba(22,179,159,0.10); --page-accent-strong: #086F62; }
body.page-developers { --page-accent: #0EA5B7; --page-accent-2: #087684; --page-accent-soft: rgba(14,165,183,0.10); --page-accent-strong: #087684; }
body.page-everyday   { --page-accent: #E28B4B; --page-accent-2: #C15E24; --page-accent-soft: rgba(226,139,75,0.10); --page-accent-strong: #C15E24; }
body.page-offline    { --page-accent: #16B387; --page-accent-2: #086148; --page-accent-soft: rgba(22,179,135,0.10); --page-accent-strong: #086148; }
body.page-about      { --page-accent: #E39A3A; --page-accent-2: #8E6114; --page-accent-soft: rgba(227,154,58,0.12); --page-accent-strong: #8E6114; }

/* Product / Trust page accents */
body.page-overview     { --page-accent: #E39A3A; --page-accent-2: #0193A5; --page-accent-soft: rgba(227,154,58,0.10); --page-accent-strong: #8E6114; }
body.page-why-local-ai { --page-accent: #16B387; --page-accent-2: #086148; --page-accent-soft: rgba(22,179,135,0.10);  --page-accent-strong: #086148; }
body.page-how-it-works { --page-accent: #0EA5B7; --page-accent-2: #087684; --page-accent-soft: rgba(14,165,183,0.10); --page-accent-strong: #087684; }
body.page-coming-soon  { --page-accent: #E39A3A; --page-accent-2: #F16744; --page-accent-soft: rgba(227,154,58,0.14); --page-accent-strong: #C15E24; }
body.page-privacy      { --page-accent: #0F8C6E; --page-accent-2: #086148; --page-accent-soft: rgba(15,140,110,0.10);  --page-accent-strong: #086148; }
body.page-faq          { --page-accent: #6C4AB6; --page-accent-2: #4E3392; --page-accent-soft: rgba(108,74,182,0.10); --page-accent-strong: #4E3392; }
body.page-contact      { --page-accent: #E28B4B; --page-accent-2: #C15E24; --page-accent-soft: rgba(226,139,75,0.10); --page-accent-strong: #C15E24; }

/* subtle page-tinted glow layer for non-home pages */
body:not(.page-home) .bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(1100px 550px at 82% 6%, var(--page-accent-soft), transparent 62%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- nav dropdown + active state ---------- */
.nav__has-menu { position: relative; }
.nav__submenu-toggle {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  padding: 8px 2px;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 160ms ease;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}
.nav__submenu-toggle:hover { color: var(--teal); border-bottom-color: var(--turquoise); }
.nav__submenu-toggle svg { transition: transform 220ms ease; flex: none; }
.nav__has-menu.is-open .nav__submenu-toggle svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav__submenu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px) scale(0.98);
  transform-origin: top center;
  min-width: 230px;
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 8px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    opacity 180ms ease-out,
    transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 60;
}
/* Invisible pointer-corridor bridging the 10px gap between trigger and panel.
   Only interactive when the panel is open (pointer-events inherit).
   This is the root fix for the "dropdown disappears when moving toward it" bug. */
.nav__submenu::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 12px;
}
.nav__has-menu.is-open > .nav__submenu,
.nav__has-menu:focus-within > .nav__submenu {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .nav__submenu { transition: opacity 0ms, transform 0ms; transform: translateX(-50%); }
  .nav__has-menu.is-open > .nav__submenu,
  .nav__has-menu:focus-within > .nav__submenu { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  .nav__submenu-toggle svg { transition: none; }
}
.nav__submenu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 0 !important;
}
.nav__submenu a:hover {
  background: rgba(1,147,165,0.08);
  color: var(--teal);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* active nav item marker */
.nav__menu a[aria-current="page"],
.nav__menu .nav__submenu-toggle[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--teal);
  position: relative;
}
.nav__menu > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"],
.nav__menu > ul > li > .nav__submenu-toggle[aria-current="page"] {
  border-bottom-color: var(--turquoise);
}
.nav__submenu a[aria-current="page"] {
  background: var(--page-accent-soft);
  color: var(--page-accent-strong);
}

/* mobile: submenu expands inline */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav__has-menu { width: 100%; }
  .nav__submenu-toggle {
    padding: 14px 4px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .nav__submenu {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 6px 0 10px 12px;
    display: none;
    min-width: 0;
    transition: none;
  }
  .nav__submenu::before { display: none; }
  .nav__has-menu.is-open > .nav__submenu,
  .nav__has-menu:focus-within > .nav__submenu {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
  .nav__menu > ul > li > .nav__submenu-toggle[aria-current="page"] { border-bottom-color: var(--line); }
  .nav__submenu a { padding: 10px 6px; font-size: 13.5px; }
}

/* ---------- audience card grid (homepage "Who is Ethos A.I for?") ---------- */
.aud-grid {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.aud {
  --card-accent: var(--coral);
  --card-accent-2: var(--teal);
  --card-accent-soft: rgba(241,103,68,0.10);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 22px 22px 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.aud::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--card-accent-soft), transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 220ms ease;
  z-index: -1;
}
.aud:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    var(--shadow-md),
    0 12px 28px color-mix(in oklab, var(--card-accent) 22%, transparent);
  border-color: color-mix(in oklab, var(--card-accent) 35%, var(--line));
  text-decoration: none;
}
.aud:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.aud__art {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--card-accent-soft), transparent 70%), var(--cream);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--card-accent);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.aud__img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: transform 320ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}
.aud:hover .aud__img { transform: scale(1.03); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .aud__img { transition: none; }
  .aud:hover .aud__img { transform: none; }
}
.aud__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--card-accent);
}
.aud h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 6px 0 6px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.aud p {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.aud__more {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--card-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.aud__more::after { content: "→"; transition: transform 200ms ease; }
.aud:hover .aud__more::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

.aud--business   { --card-accent: #2E6BC7; --card-accent-2: #1F3A93; --card-accent-soft: rgba(46,107,199,0.10); }
.aud--students   { --card-accent: #7B58C9; --card-accent-2: #4E3392; --card-accent-soft: rgba(123,88,201,0.10); }
.aud--teachers   { --card-accent: #16B39F; --card-accent-2: #086F62; --card-accent-soft: rgba(22,179,159,0.10); }
.aud--developers { --card-accent: #0EA5B7; --card-accent-2: #087684; --card-accent-soft: rgba(14,165,183,0.10); }
.aud--everyday   { --card-accent: #E28B4B; --card-accent-2: #C15E24; --card-accent-soft: rgba(226,139,75,0.10); }
.aud--offline    { --card-accent: #16B387; --card-accent-2: #086148; --card-accent-soft: rgba(22,179,135,0.10); }

/* ---------- audience-page hero (.p-hero) ---------- */
.p-hero { padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 88px) 0 clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px); }
.p-hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 56px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .p-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .p-hero__lede { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .p-hero__actions { justify-content: center; }
}
.p-hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--page-accent-soft);
  color: var(--page-accent-strong);
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.p-hero__eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--page-accent);
}
.p-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  margin: 14px 0 18px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.p-hero h1 .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--page-accent), var(--page-accent-2));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.p-hero__lede {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  max-width: 60ch;
}
.p-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.p-hero__art {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 30% 20%, var(--page-accent-soft), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ivory) 0%, var(--cream-2) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--page-accent);
}
.p-hero__art svg { width: 88%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* accent-tinted button variant (used for CTAs on audience pages) */
.btn--accent {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--page-accent), var(--page-accent-2));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px var(--page-accent-soft), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.btn--accent:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px var(--page-accent-soft), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}

/* ---------- use-case grid (small cards) ---------- */
.uc-grid {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.uc {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
}
.uc:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: color-mix(in oklab, var(--page-accent) 40%, var(--line));
}
.uc__dot {
  flex: none;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-top: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--page-accent), var(--page-accent-2));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--page-accent-soft);
}
.uc__body h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.uc__body p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---------- alternating split (text + illustration) ---------- */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: center;
}
.split + .split { margin-top: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px); }
.split--reverse .split__media { order: 2; }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split--reverse .split__media { order: 0; }
}
.split__media {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(500px 300px at 30% 20%, var(--page-accent-soft), transparent 65%),
    var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
  color: var(--page-accent);
}
.split__media svg { width: 90%; height: auto; display: block; }
.split__body h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.split__body > p {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.split__body ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0; margin: 12px 0 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}
.split__body ul li {
  padding-left: 26px;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.split__body ul li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px; top: 10px;
  width: 12px; height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--page-accent), var(--page-accent-2));
}

/* ---------- benefit grid (icon cards, accent-tinted) ---------- */
.bg-grid {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.bg-card {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}
.bg-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.bg-card__icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--page-accent-soft);
  color: var(--page-accent-strong);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.bg-card__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.bg-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.bg-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---------- timeline (numbered process) ---------- */
.timeline {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 780px;
  position: relative;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px; top: 22px; bottom: 22px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--page-accent), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.timeline li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 18px 20px 18px 66px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.timeline li::before {
  content: attr(data-step);
  position: absolute;
  left: 8px; top: 14px;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--page-accent), var(--page-accent-2));
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--page-accent-soft);
}
.timeline h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.timeline p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---------- callout (responsible-use / limitations) ---------- */
.callout {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--page-accent-soft), transparent 80%),
    var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in oklab, var(--page-accent) 20%, var(--line));
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.callout__icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--page-accent-soft);
  color: var(--page-accent-strong);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.callout__icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.callout h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.callout p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ---------- compact CTA card (used at bottom of audience pages) ---------- */
.cta-card {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  text-align: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 300px at 80% 0%, var(--page-accent-soft), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ivory), var(--cream-2));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cta-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.cta-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.cta-card__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ---------- SVG illustration base (per-audience) ---------- */
.illus { color: var(--page-accent); }
.illus .accent-a { fill: var(--page-accent); }
.illus .accent-b { fill: var(--page-accent-2); }
.illus .surface  { fill: var(--ivory); }
.illus .line     { stroke: color-mix(in oklab, var(--page-accent) 30%, var(--line-2)); }
.illus .ink      { fill: var(--ink); }
.illus .muted    { fill: var(--muted-2); }

/* ============================================================
   LEGAL PAGES — shared utilities (TOC, body, callouts, status)
   ============================================================ */

/* pending-LLC status note used on legal pages + About */
.legal-status {
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(1,147,165,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(1,147,165,0.15);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
}
.legal-status strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dp);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* table of contents on top of long legal pages */
.legal-toc {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}
.legal-toc h2 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.legal-toc ol {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px 24px;
  counter-reset: toc;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .legal-toc ol { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.legal-toc li {
  counter-increment: toc;
  padding-left: 32px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.legal-toc li::before {
  content: counter(toc, decimal-leading-zero);
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2px;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--muted-2);
}
.legal-toc a {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed transparent;
}
.legal-toc a:hover {
  color: var(--page-accent-strong);
  border-bottom-color: var(--page-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* body of a legal document */
.legal-body {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
.legal-body section {
  margin-top: 40px;
  scroll-margin-top: 96px;
}
.legal-body section:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
.legal-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.legal-body section:first-of-type h2 { padding-top: 0; border-top: 0; }
.legal-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin: 22px 0 6px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.legal-body p,
.legal-body ul,
.legal-body ol { margin: 0 0 14px; }
.legal-body ul { padding-left: 22px; }
.legal-body ul li { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.legal-body a {
  color: var(--page-accent-strong);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.legal-body a:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--page-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.legal-body strong { color: var(--ink); }

/* small "requires attorney review" flag next to certain headings */
.legal-review-flag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(199,54,24,0.10);
  color: #8B2A11;
  margin-left: 8px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* last-updated date under the H1 */
.legal-last-updated {
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 8px 0 0;
}

/* consent-checkbox intro paragraph on signup form when it needs to be a bit more prominent */
.legal-cross-links {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--ivory);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 20px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--f-brand);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.legal-cross-links a {
  color: var(--page-accent-strong);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.legal-cross-links a:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--page-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}