/* BuildLogIQ fonts (self-hosted) */
@font-face{font-family:'Inter';font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-display:swap;src:url('/assets/fonts/inter-400.woff2') format('woff2');}
@font-face{font-family:'Inter';font-style:normal;font-weight:500;font-display:swap;src:url('/assets/fonts/inter-500.woff2') format('woff2');}
@font-face{font-family:'Inter';font-style:normal;font-weight:600;font-display:swap;src:url('/assets/fonts/inter-600.woff2') format('woff2');}
@font-face{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text';font-style:italic;font-weight:400;font-display:swap;src:url('/assets/fonts/librecaslon-400-italic.woff2') format('woff2');}
@font-face{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text';font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-display:swap;src:url('/assets/fonts/librecaslon-400.woff2') format('woff2');}
@font-face{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text';font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-display:swap;src:url('/assets/fonts/librecaslon-700.woff2') format('woff2');}

/* ===== site ===== */

  :root{
    --violet:#1A1033;
    --violet-2:#241546;
    --purple:#7030A0;
    --purple-deep:#4A2170;
    --purple-tint:#EFE3F7;
    --gold:#ECAE00;
    --gold-2:#FFCB2E;
    --gold-deep:#8A6400;
    --cream:#F6F1E6;
    --cream-2:#EFE7D2;
    --grey:#6B7280;
    --ink:#1A1033;
    --line-soft:#DCD3B9;
    --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
    --ease-back:cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
    --shadow-lift:0 26px 60px -24px rgba(26,16,51,.45);
    --shadow-gold:0 20px 50px -20px rgba(236,174,0,.45);
}

/* ===== October 2026 website copy deck ===== */
.panel.canon-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.28fr) minmax(280px,.62fr);gap:clamp(72px,7vw,112px);align-items:center;min-height:calc(100vh - 72px);padding:clamp(72px,7vw,96px) clamp(64px,6vw,96px)}
.canon-hero>div:first-child{max-width:850px}
.canon-hero h1{font-size:clamp(52px,5.4vw,82px);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.012em;max-width:850px;text-wrap:balance}
.canon-hero h1 span{display:block;color:var(--gold);margin-top:.16em}
.canon-hero .lead{max-width:740px;margin-top:34px;font-size:19px;line-height:1.7}
.canon-hero .canon-actions{margin-top:38px;gap:24px}
.canon-outcome{border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);padding-left:44px}
.canon-outcome span,.canon-kicker{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.canon-outcome strong{display:block;font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(30px,3vw,44px);font-weight:400;line-height:1.16;margin:28px 0}
.canon-actions{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:30px}
.canon-secondary{display:inline-flex;padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;font-size:13px;font-weight:600}
.canon-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:72px;align-items:start}
.canon-split h2,.canon-section h2{font-size:clamp(38px,4.8vw,70px);line-height:1.05}
.canon-copy{font-size:17px;max-width:700px}
.canon-staccato{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:30px;line-height:1.45}
.canon-quote{margin:54px 0 0;padding-top:42px;border-top:2px solid currentColor;font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(34px,4.5vw,64px);line-height:1.08;color:var(--purple)}
.canon-true-line{display:grid;grid-template-columns:76px 1fr 1fr;gap:54px;align-items:start}
.canon-plumb{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;align-self:stretch;min-height:320px}
.canon-plumb::before{content:"";width:1px;flex:1;background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),rgba(236,174,0,.18))}
.canon-plumb img{width:44px;height:58px;object-fit:contain}
.canon-proof{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr .45fr 1fr;gap:54px;align-items:start}
.canon-stat strong{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(94px,12vw,180px);font-weight:400;line-height:.8}
.canon-stat span{display:block;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.canon-proof blockquote{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:28px;line-height:1.2;margin:38px 0 0;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid rgba(26,16,51,.35)}
.canon-facts,.canon-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);margin-top:38px;border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}
.canon-facts>*{padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-top:0;background:#fff}
.canon-cards article{padding:30px;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-top:0;background:#fff;min-height:270px}
.canon-cards article>span{font-size:11px;color:var(--purple);font-weight:600}
.canon-cards h3{font-size:29px;margin:58px 0 12px}
.canon-cards p{color:var(--grey);font-size:14px}
.canon-path{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;gap:16px;margin-top:42px}
.canon-path>article{background:#fff;border-top:4px solid var(--ink);padding:34px}
.canon-path ol{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:26px 0 0}
.canon-path li{padding:18px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.canon-path li b{display:block;font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:26px;font-weight:400}
.canon-list{margin-top:30px;border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}
.canon-list p{display:grid;grid-template-columns:50px 1fr;margin:0;padding:18px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:25px}
.canon-list p span{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:10px;color:var(--purple);font-weight:600}
.canon-capability{gap:clamp(72px,7vw,112px)}
.canon-capability h2{font-size:clamp(36px,4.2vw,62px);line-height:1.18;letter-spacing:-.006em;text-wrap:balance;margin-bottom:30px}
.canon-capability .canon-copy{line-height:1.78;margin:0 0 22px}
.canon-capability .canon-list p{line-height:1.3;padding:21px 0}
.canon-why-engineers{gap:clamp(68px,7vw,108px)}
.canon-why-engineers h2{font-size:clamp(36px,4.2vw,60px);line-height:1.18;letter-spacing:-.006em;text-wrap:balance}
.canon-why-engineers .canon-copy{line-height:1.78}
.canon-why-engineers .canon-copy p+p{margin-top:24px}
.canon-founder-pair{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;max-width:540px;justify-self:end;align-self:start}
.canon-founder-pair figure{margin:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.canon-founder-pair img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/1;object-fit:cover;object-position:center}
.canon-founder-pair figcaption{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:16px}
.canon-founder-pair figcaption b{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:400}
.canon-traits{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);margin-top:42px}
.canon-traits article{padding:22px;background:var(--violet);min-height:260px}
.canon-traits h3{font-size:26px;margin:55px 0 12px}
.canon-traits p{font-size:13px;color:#d8d0df}
.canon-steps{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:38px 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.canon-steps li{padding:26px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);min-height:210px}
.canon-steps li span{font-size:10px;color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}
.canon-steps h3{font-size:27px;margin:34px 0 8px;color:#fff}
.canon-steps p{font-size:14px;color:#d8d0df}
.canon-final{padding-right:180px}
.canon-final .canon-plumb{position:absolute;right:62px;top:0;bottom:0;min-height:0;width:50px}
.canon-final .canon-plumb::before{min-height:180px}
@media(max-width:900px){.panel.canon-hero,.canon-split,.canon-proof{grid-template-columns:1fr}.panel.canon-hero{min-height:auto;padding:72px 46px 82px;gap:54px}.canon-outcome{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);padding:38px 0 0}.canon-proof{gap:34px}.canon-capability,.canon-why-engineers{gap:48px}.canon-traits{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:720px){.panel.canon-hero{padding:58px 24px 68px;gap:46px}.canon-hero h1{font-size:42px;line-height:1.07;letter-spacing:-.006em}.canon-hero h1 span{margin-top:.2em}.canon-hero .lead{font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;margin-top:28px}.canon-hero .canon-actions{margin-top:32px;gap:14px}.canon-actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}.canon-actions .btn,.canon-secondary{text-align:center;justify-content:center;width:100%}.canon-true-line{grid-template-columns:46px 1fr}.canon-true-line>div:last-child{grid-column:2}.canon-plumb{min-height:250px}.canon-cards,.canon-facts,.canon-path,.canon-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}.canon-cards article{min-height:220px}.canon-founder-pair{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.canon-traits{grid-template-columns:1fr}.canon-final{padding-right:88px}.canon-final .canon-plumb{right:24px}.canon-quote{font-size:36px}}
  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    margin:0;background:var(--cream);color:var(--ink);
    font-family:'Inter',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
    line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  h1,h2,h3,.serif{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-weight:400;margin:0;}
  h1,h2,h3{line-height:1.28;overflow:visible;}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
  a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px;}
  .sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0;}
  .optional-tag{font-size:12px;color:var(--grey);font-weight:400;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;}
  img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
  ::selection{background:var(--gold);color:var(--violet);}

  /* ===== scroll progress ===== */
  .scrollbar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;z-index:400;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2),var(--purple));
    box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(236,174,0,.6);transition:width .12s linear;}

  /* ===== motion primitives ===== */
  body.motion .r{opacity:0;transform:translate3d(0,16px,0);
    transition:opacity .44s var(--ease), transform .44s var(--ease);will-change:opacity,transform;}
  body.motion .r.left{transform:translate3d(-18px,0,0);}
  body.motion .r.right{transform:translate3d(18px,0,0);}
  body.motion .r.scale{transform:scale(.9);}
  body.motion .r.in{opacity:1;transform:none;}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
    body.motion .r{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;transition:none!important;}
    .orb,.scrollbar,.grain{display:none!important;}
    *{animation:none!important;}
  }

  /* ===== layout shell ===== */
  .shell{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:100vh;}
  .rail{
    width:100%;background:var(--violet);color:#fff;
    position:sticky;top:0;height:auto;display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center;gap:22px;
    padding:12px 40px;z-index:100;overflow:hidden;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .rail::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    background:radial-gradient(600px 240px at 6% 50%,rgba(112,48,160,.55),transparent 65%),
               radial-gradient(520px 240px at 99% 50%,rgba(236,174,0,.16),transparent 65%);}
  .rail>*{position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .rail-logo{margin:0;flex-shrink:0;display:flex;align-items:center;}
  .rail-logo img{width:118px;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
  .rail-logo img:hover{transform:scale(1.04) rotate(-1deg);}
  .rail-nav{display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:2px;flex-grow:1;}
  .rail-nav a{
    font-size:13.5px;padding:8px 12px;color:#B9AFD1;border-bottom:none;white-space:nowrap;
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;position:relative;
    transition:color .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .rail-nav a::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:12px;right:12px;bottom:3px;height:2px;
    background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:center;transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
  .rail-nav a:hover{color:#fff;}
  .rail-nav a:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1);}
  .rail-nav a.active{color:var(--gold);}
  .rail-nav a.active::before{transform:scaleX(1);}
  .rail-sub{display:none;}
  .rail-cta{
    margin:0;background:var(--gold);color:var(--violet);text-align:center;flex-shrink:0;
    padding:11px 18px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;border-radius:2px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);z-index:0;
  }
  .rail-cta::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:#fff;transform:translateY(101%);transition:transform .4s var(--ease);}
  .rail-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold);}
  .rail-cta:hover::before{transform:translateY(0);}
  .rail-foot{display:none;}

  .mobile-nav-intro,.mobile-nav-description{display:none;}
  .rail-nav .mobile-nav-cta{display:none;}
  .mobile-nav-links{display:contents;}

  .menu-btn{display:none;}

  /* ===== top-nav dropdowns ===== */
  .rail{overflow:visible;}
  .rail-logo{cursor:pointer;}
  .rail-logo:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px;}
  .nav-item{position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;}
  .nav-item.has-menu > .rail-sub{display:none;}
  .nav-top .caret{font-size:8px;margin-left:6px;opacity:.7;display:inline-block;transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
  .nav-item:hover .nav-top .caret,.nav-item:focus-within .nav-top .caret{transform:rotate(180deg);}
  .nav-item.has-menu::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;height:14px;}
  .dropdown{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 12px);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
    min-width:220px;background:var(--violet-2);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);padding:8px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
    opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease);z-index:200;}
  .nav-item:hover .dropdown,.nav-item:focus-within .dropdown{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);}
  .dropdown a{display:block;padding:10px 14px;font-size:13px;color:#B9AFD1;white-space:nowrap;border-radius:3px;
    transition:background .2s var(--ease),color .2s var(--ease),padding-left .2s var(--ease);}
  .dropdown a::before{display:none;}
  .dropdown a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);color:#fff;padding-left:18px;}
  .dropdown a.active{color:var(--gold);}

  /* ===== two-line hero: full second-line shimmer ===== */
  .huge .line2{display:inline-block;font-style:normal;
    background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2),#fff,var(--gold-2),var(--gold));
    background-size:200% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
    animation:shimmer 7s linear infinite;}

  /* ===== founder photos ===== */
  .founder-card{padding:0;overflow:hidden;}
  .founder-photo{width:58%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 22%;display:block;
    margin:28px auto 0;filter:grayscale(30%) contrast(1.02);transition:filter .5s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease);}
  .founder-card:hover .founder-photo{filter:grayscale(0%);transform:scale(1.03);}
  .founder-body{padding:26px 28px 30px;}

  main{flex:1;min-width:0;}
  @media (min-width:1680px){
    main{max-width:1760px;margin:0 auto;}
  }
  .page{display:none;}
  .page.active{display:block;animation:pageIn .7s var(--ease);}
  @keyframes pageIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);}to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}
  @keyframes pulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(236,174,0,.55);}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(236,174,0,0);}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(236,174,0,0);}}
  @keyframes drift{0%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1);}50%{transform:translate3d(3%,-4%,0) scale(1.08);}100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1);}}
  @keyframes shimmer{to{background-position:200% center;}}
  @keyframes floaty{0%{transform:translateY(0);}50%{transform:translateY(-24px);}100%{transform:translateY(0);}}

  /* ===== reusable blocks ===== */
  .panel{padding:90px 64px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .panel>*{position:relative;z-index:2;}
  .panel.violet{background:var(--violet);color:#fff;}
  .panel.purple{background:var(--purple);color:#fff;}
  .panel.gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--violet);}
  .panel.tint{background:var(--purple-tint);}
  .panel.cream2{background:var(--cream-2);}
  /* animated gradient mesh on dark panels */
  .panel.violet::before,.panel.purple::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-20%;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
    background:radial-gradient(50% 55% at 15% 20%,rgba(112,48,160,.55),transparent 60%),
               radial-gradient(45% 50% at 85% 15%,rgba(236,174,0,.16),transparent 60%),
               radial-gradient(60% 60% at 75% 95%,rgba(74,33,112,.6),transparent 60%);
    animation:drift 18s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .panel.purple::before{background:radial-gradient(50% 55% at 12% 18%,rgba(26,16,51,.5),transparent 60%),
               radial-gradient(45% 50% at 90% 10%,rgba(236,174,0,.2),transparent 60%),
               radial-gradient(60% 60% at 80% 100%,rgba(26,16,51,.55),transparent 60%);}
  .panel.gold::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
    background:radial-gradient(60% 80% at 90% 10%,rgba(255,255,255,.28),transparent 55%);}
  .orb{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(46px);opacity:.4;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
    animation:floaty 12s ease-in-out infinite;}
  /* blueprint grid overlay for dark heroes */
  .panel.gridded::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(236,174,0,.10) 1px,transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(236,174,0,.10) 1px,transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px,transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px,transparent 1px);
    background-size:96px 96px,96px 96px,24px 24px,24px 24px;
    background-position:-1px -1px,-1px -1px,-1px -1px,-1px -1px;
    -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(130% 100% at 25% 0%,#000 45%,transparent 100%);
    mask-image:radial-gradient(130% 100% at 25% 0%,#000 45%,transparent 100%);}

  .eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:var(--purple);
    margin-bottom:18px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
  .eyebrow::before{content:"";width:26px;height:2px;background:currentColor;display:inline-block;
    transform-origin:left;transition:transform .8s var(--ease) .1s;}
  body.motion .r .eyebrow::before,body.motion .eyebrow.r::before{transform:scaleX(0);}
  body.motion .r.in .eyebrow::before,body.motion .eyebrow.r.in::before{transform:scaleX(1);}
  .panel.violet .eyebrow, .panel.purple .eyebrow{color:var(--gold);}
  .panel.gold .eyebrow{color:var(--violet);}

  /* ===== contractor tribute ===== */
  .contractor-tribute{background:var(--cream);padding-top:100px;padding-bottom:100px;}
  .contractor-tribute-intro{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(260px,.72fr) minmax(520px,1.28fr);gap:68px;align-items:start;}
  .contractor-tribute h2{font-size:58px;line-height:1.08;max-width:430px;}
  .contractor-tribute-copy{max-width:790px;justify-self:end;}
  .contractor-tribute-copy p{margin:0 0 18px;color:var(--grey);font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;}
  .contractor-tribute-copy p:first-child{color:var(--ink);font-size:17px;}
  .contractor-tribute-figure{margin:54px 0 0;border:2px solid var(--violet);background:var(--violet);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 28px 58px -32px rgba(26,16,51,.55);}
  .contractor-tribute-figure picture,.contractor-tribute-figure img{display:block;width:100%;}
  .contractor-tribute-figure img{height:auto;}
  .contractor-tribute-close{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px;margin-top:34px;padding-top:30px;border-top:2px solid var(--violet);}
  .contractor-tribute-close p{margin:0;font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:27px;line-height:1.35;max-width:760px;}
  .contractor-tribute-close strong{color:var(--purple);font-weight:700;}
  .contractor-tribute-close .btn{flex:0 0 auto;}
  .huge{font-size:76px;line-height:1.02;max-width:1040px;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
  .home-hero-title,.contractor-hero-title{line-height:1.30;overflow:visible;}
  .home-hero-title .hero-line,.home-hero-title .line2,.contractor-hero-title .line2{display:block;line-height:1.32;margin-top:.18em;overflow:visible;}
  .home-hero-title .line2,.contractor-hero-title .line2{padding-bottom:.22em;}
  .home-hero-title + .lead,.contractor-hero-title + .lead{margin-top:48px;}
  .huge em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold);}
  .panel.violet .huge em,.panel.purple .huge em{
    background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2),#fff,var(--gold));
    background-size:200% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
    animation:shimmer 7s linear infinite;}
  .panel.gold .huge em, .panel.tint .huge em, .panel.cream2 .huge em{color:var(--purple);
    background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--purple),var(--purple-deep),var(--gold-deep),var(--purple));
    background-size:200% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
    animation:shimmer 8s linear infinite;}
  .lead{font-size:18px;max-width:720px;margin-top:24px;color:inherit;opacity:.88;}
  .btnrow{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:34px;}
  .btn{padding:15px 26px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;border:1.5px solid currentColor;position:relative;overflow:hidden;z-index:0;
    transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease);}
  .btn::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:currentColor;opacity:.1;
    transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .45s var(--ease);}
  .btn:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);}
  .btn.solid{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink);}
  .btn.solid::after{background:#fff;opacity:.16;}
  .panel.violet .btn.solid, .panel.purple .btn.solid{background:var(--gold);color:var(--violet);border-color:var(--gold);}
  .btn:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);}
  .note{font-size:13px;opacity:.7;margin-top:16px;}

  /* ===== concise homepage conversion system ===== */
  .home-pain-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;}
  .home-pain-grid .sc-tile{height:100%;border:1.5px solid var(--purple);border-radius:8px;padding:20px 18px;background:#fff;}
  .home-pain-grid .sc-tile .n{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:26px;color:var(--gold-deep);display:block;line-height:1;}
  .home-pain-grid .sc-tile b{display:block;font-size:16px;color:var(--violet);margin-top:8px;line-height:1.4;}
  .home-pain-grid .sc-tile .d{display:block;font-size:14px;color:var(--grey);margin-top:8px;line-height:1.5;}
  .home-path-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;max-width:920px;
    margin-top:30px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);background:rgba(255,255,255,.24);}
  .home-path-strip>div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;padding:17px 18px;background:rgba(26,16,51,.32);}
  .home-path-strip span{font-size:11px;line-height:1.35;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:var(--gold);}
  .home-path-strip b{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:21px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:400;color:#fff;}
  .home-path-strip small{font-size:13px;line-height:1.4;color:rgba(255,255,255,.74);}
  .home-trust-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.92fr) minmax(420px,1.08fr);gap:54px;align-items:center;}
  .home-founder-pair{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;}
  .home-founder-pair figure{margin:0;background:var(--cream);border:2px solid var(--violet);overflow:hidden;}
  .home-founder-portrait{position:relative;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3;background:#fff;isolation:isolate;}
  .home-founder-portrait::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:4px;background:var(--gold);}
  .home-founder-portrait img{position:absolute;display:block;max-width:none;filter:none;}
  .home-founder-portrait.randall img{height:89%;width:auto;left:50%;bottom:0;transform:translateX(-50%);}
  .home-founder-portrait.ryan img{height:121%;width:auto;left:50%;bottom:-22%;transform:translateX(-50%);}
  .home-founder-pair figcaption{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;padding:14px 15px 16px;}
  .home-founder-pair figcaption b{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:19px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.25;}
  .home-founder-pair figcaption span{font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.4;color:var(--grey);}
  .subscribe-assurance{font-size:12px!important;line-height:1.45;color:var(--grey)!important;margin:2px 0 0!important;}

  @media (max-width:1120px){
    .home-pain-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}
    .home-trust-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:38px;}
    .home-founder-pair{max-width:720px;}
  }

  .grid2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;}
  .grid3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;}
  .col-card{padding:36px 30px;border-top:3px solid var(--ink);transition:transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), background .4s var(--ease);
    background:transparent;transform-style:preserve-3d;}
  .col-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);background:rgba(255,255,255,.5);}
  .panel.violet .col-card:hover,.panel.purple .col-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);}
  .col-card h3{font-size:26px;margin-bottom:12px;}
  .col-card p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--grey);margin:0 0 16px;}
  .two-ways .col-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
  .two-ways .col-card > b{margin-top:auto;padding-top:16px;}
  .status{display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:5px 12px;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .status.live{background:var(--gold);color:var(--violet);}
  .status.wait{background:#fff;color:var(--purple-deep);border:1px solid var(--purple);}

  .num-list{list-style:none;margin:30px 0 0;padding:0;}
  .num-list li{display:flex;gap:22px;padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);transition:padding-left .4s var(--ease);}
  .num-list li:hover{padding-left:10px;}
  .panel.violet .num-list li, .panel.purple .num-list li{border-top-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);}
  .num-list .n{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',serif;font-size:22px;color:var(--gold);width:36px;flex-shrink:0;transition:transform .4s var(--ease-back);}
  .num-list li:hover .n{transform:scale(1.35);}
  .num-list b{display:block;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:4px;}
  .num-list span{font-size:14px;opacity:.8;}

  .checklist{list-style:none;margin:30px 0 0;padding:0;max-width:640px;}
  .checklist li{display:flex;gap:16px;padding:18px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft,#DCD3B9);font-size:16px;}
  .checkbox{width:20px;height:20px;border:2px solid var(--ink);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;position:relative;transition:background .3s var(--ease);}
  .checklist li:hover .checkbox{background:var(--gold);}
  .checklist li:hover .checkbox::after{content:"✓";position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:13px;color:var(--violet);}

  .quotebox{border:2px solid currentColor;padding:44px 34px 34px;font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',serif;font-style:italic;
    font-size:22px;line-height:1.5;max-width:460px;position:relative;transition:transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease);}
  .quotebox::before{content:"\201C";position:absolute;top:2px;left:20px;font-size:70px;line-height:1;opacity:.28;font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',serif;}
  .quotebox:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);}

  /* ===== unboxed pull quote (no border, no fill) ===== */
  .pull-quote{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:21px;line-height:1.55;max-width:600px;}
  .pull-quote .mark{display:block;font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',serif;font-style:normal;font-size:56px;line-height:.6;height:36px;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:10px;}
  .panel.tint .pull-quote .mark,.panel.cream2 .pull-quote .mark{color:var(--purple);}
  .panel.gold .pull-quote .mark{color:var(--violet);}
  .pull-quote cite{display:block;margin-top:18px;font-style:normal;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:var(--purple);}
  .panel.violet .pull-quote cite,.panel.purple .pull-quote cite{color:var(--gold);}

  /* ===== feature testimonial ===== */
  .testimonial{max-width:880px;position:relative;}
  .testimonial .mark{display:block;font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',serif;font-size:120px;line-height:.6;height:66px;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:-34px;}
  .panel.tint .testimonial .mark,.panel.cream2 .testimonial .mark{color:var(--purple);}
  .panel.gold .testimonial .mark{color:var(--violet);}
  .testimonial blockquote{margin:0;font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:31px;line-height:1.44;letter-spacing:-.005em;}
  .testimonial cite{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-top:30px;font-style:normal;
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:var(--gold);}
  .testimonial cite::before{content:"";width:44px;height:2px;background:currentColor;flex-shrink:0;}
  .panel.tint .testimonial cite,.panel.cream2 .testimonial cite{color:var(--purple);}
  .panel.gold .testimonial cite{color:var(--violet);}

  /* ===== concise facts in a conversion hero ===== */
  .hero-facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;margin-top:28px;max-width:820px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);}
  .hero-facts span{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;padding:16px 14px;background:rgba(26,16,51,.42);
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);font-size:12px;line-height:1.35;}
  .hero-facts b{color:var(--gold);font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:400;}

  /* ===== contact pathways ===== */
  .path-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;cursor:pointer;
    background:none;border:none;border-top:3px solid var(--ink);font-family:inherit;text-align:left;width:100%;}
  .path-card .path-n{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',serif;font-size:30px;color:var(--purple);margin-bottom:10px;transition:transform .4s var(--ease-back), color .3s var(--ease);}
  .path-card h3{font-size:23px;margin-bottom:6px;}
  .path-card b{display:block;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:10px;font-weight:600;}
  .path-card .arrow{font-size:22px;margin-top:auto;color:var(--purple);transition:transform .4s var(--ease-back);}
  .path-card:hover .path-n{transform:scale(1.18);color:var(--gold-deep);}
  .path-card:hover .arrow{transform:translateX(7px);}
  .hp{position:absolute!important;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;}
  .assurances{margin-top:34px;display:grid;gap:10px;max-width:540px;}
  .assurances p{margin:0;font-size:14px;opacity:.85;padding-left:26px;position:relative;}
  .assurances p::before{content:"\2713";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;}
  .contact-form select{cursor:pointer;}
  .contact-form select option{color:#1A1033;}

  .article-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:110px 1fr auto;gap:22px;align-items:center;padding:24px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    transition:padding-left .4s var(--ease), background .4s var(--ease);}
  .article-row:hover{padding-left:14px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(112,48,160,.06),transparent);}
  .article-row .cat{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--purple);font-weight:600;}
  .article-row h3,.article-row h4{font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px;}
  .article-row p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--grey);margin:0;}
  .article-row .arrow{font-size:20px;transition:transform .4s var(--ease-back);}
  .article-row:hover .arrow{transform:translate(5px,-5px);color:var(--purple);}

  .standard-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:0;border:2px solid var(--ink);margin-top:34px;}
  .standard-grid div{padding:26px 16px;text-align:center;border-left:2px solid var(--ink);transition:background .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);}
  .standard-grid div:first-child{border-left:none;}
  .standard-grid div:hover{background:var(--violet);color:#fff;}
  .standard-grid div:hover .desc{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);}
  .standard-grid .word{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',serif;font-size:19px;display:block;margin-bottom:6px;}
  .standard-grid .desc{font-size:13px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--grey);}

  .cat-block{margin-top:48px;}
  .cat-block > h3{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--purple);border-bottom:2px solid var(--purple);padding-bottom:10px;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .filter-bar{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0 0 40px;}
  .filter-pill{background:none;border:1.5px solid var(--purple);color:var(--purple);padding:9px 18px;border-radius:999px;
    font-size:13px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;transition:background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease);}
  .filter-pill:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .filter-pill.active{background:var(--purple);color:#fff;}
  .cat-block.filtered-out{display:none;}
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .filter-bar{gap:8px;}
    .filter-pill{padding:8px 14px;font-size:12.5px;}
  }

  /* ===== collapsible reveal (beliefs / principles) ===== */
  .collapse{display:none;}
  .collapse.open{display:block;animation:pageIn .5s var(--ease);}
  .reveal-wrap{margin-top:30px;}
  .reveal-btn{background:none;border:1.5px solid var(--purple);color:var(--purple);padding:12px 22px;
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;cursor:pointer;
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;transition:background .3s var(--ease),color .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease);}
  .reveal-btn:hover{background:var(--purple);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .reveal-btn .rv-i{transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
  .reveal-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .rv-i{transform:rotate(180deg);}

  /* ===== numbered principles list ===== */
  .principle-list{list-style:none;counter-reset:pr;margin:26px 0 0;padding:0;max-width:760px;}
  .principle-list.collapse{margin-top:0;}
  .principle-list li{counter-increment:pr;position:relative;padding:14px 0 14px 46px;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.10);font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;}
  .principle-list li::before{content:counter(pr,decimal-leading-zero);position:absolute;left:0;top:14px;
    font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',serif;color:var(--gold-deep);font-size:16px;width:34px;text-align:left;}
  .belief-item{padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14.5px;transition:padding-left .35s var(--ease);}
  .belief-item:hover{padding-left:8px;}
  .belief-item b{display:block;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:3px;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;}
  .belief-item span{color:var(--grey);}
  .principle-item{padding:10px 0 10px 22px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;}
  .principle-item::before{content:"–";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--gold-deep);}

  .founder-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0;border:2px solid var(--ink);margin-top:36px;}
  .founder-card{padding:32px 28px;border-left:2px solid var(--ink);transition:background .4s var(--ease);}
  .founder-card:first-child{border-left:none;}
  .founder-card:hover{background:var(--purple-tint);}
  .founder-card .role{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--purple);margin-bottom:10px;font-weight:600;}
  .founder-card h3{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:10px;}
  .founder-card p{font-size:14px;color:var(--grey);margin:0;}

  .contact-form{max-width:480px;margin-top:30px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;}
  .contact-form input,.contact-form select,.contact-form textarea{
    background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(26,16,51,0.18);border-radius:6px;
    color:var(--ink);font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:15px;padding:14px 15px;width:100%;
    transition:border-color .3s var(--ease),background .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .contact-form input:focus,.contact-form select:focus,.contact-form textarea:focus{outline:none;
    border-color:var(--purple);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(112,48,160,0.15);}
  .form-divider{height:1px;background:rgba(26,16,51,0.14);margin:52px 0 34px;}
  .contact-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.82fr 1.18fr;gap:50px;margin-top:38px;align-items:start;}
  .contact-paths{display:flex;flex-direction:column;border:2px solid var(--ink);align-self:start;}
  .contact-paths .path-card{border-top:none;border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);}
  .contact-paths .path-card:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .form-status{margin-top:16px;font-size:14px;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:6px;display:none;}
  .form-status.ok{display:block;background:rgba(112,48,160,.10);color:var(--purple-deep);border:1px solid rgba(112,48,160,.30);}
  .form-status.err{display:block;background:rgba(180,40,40,.08);color:#8a1f1f;border:1px solid rgba(180,40,40,.30);}
  @media (max-width:900px){.contact-split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;}}
  .contact-form > div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}
  .contact-form .form-2col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;}
  .contact-form .form-2col > div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}
  @media (max-width:560px){.contact-form .form-2col{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .contact-form input::placeholder,.contact-form textarea::placeholder{color:#B9AFD1;}
  .contact-form label{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--purple-deep);font-weight:600;}
  .assurances p::before{color:var(--gold-deep);}
  .contact-form button{margin-top:10px;align-self:flex-start;}

  /* ===== legal pages ===== */
  .legal{max-width:760px;}
  .legal h2{font-size:22px;margin:40px 0 10px;color:var(--ink);}
  .legal h2:first-child{margin-top:0;}
  .legal h3{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--purple-deep);margin:22px 0 6px;}
  .legal p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--grey);margin:0 0 14px;}
  .legal ul{margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:20px;}
  .legal li{font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--grey);margin:7px 0;}
  .legal a{color:var(--purple);text-decoration:underline;}
  .legal a:hover{color:var(--purple-deep);}

  /* ===== blog post reading ===== */
  .post{max-width:720px;}
  .post p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.8;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 22px;}
  .post h2{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',serif;font-size:26px;margin:42px 0 14px;color:var(--ink);}
  .post h3{font-size:19px;margin:30px 0 10px;color:var(--purple-deep);}
  .post blockquote{border-left:3px solid var(--gold);margin:28px 0;padding:6px 0 6px 22px;
    font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:20px;color:var(--purple-deep);}
  .post ul,.post ol{margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:22px;}
  .post li{font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;margin:8px 0;color:var(--ink);}
  .post a{color:var(--purple);text-decoration:underline;}
  .post > :first-child{margin-top:0;}
  .post-lead{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--grey);margin-bottom:30px;}
  .post table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:18px 0 26px;font-size:14px;}
  .post table th,.post table td{border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);padding:9px 10px;text-align:left;}
  .post table th{background:var(--purple-tint);font-weight:600;color:var(--purple-deep);font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.02em;}
  .post table td{color:var(--grey);}
  .post .toolbox{border:2px solid var(--ink);padding:26px 28px;margin:24px 0;background:var(--cream);}
  .post .toolbox h3{margin-top:0;}
  .post .toolbox ul{margin-bottom:0;}

  footer{padding:30px 64px;font-size:12px;color:var(--grey);border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);}
  .footer-subscribe{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;padding-bottom:20px;margin-bottom:20px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:13px;color:var(--ink);}
  .footer-subscribe > span{font-weight:600;}
  .footer-subscribe form{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;width:100%;}
  .footer-subscribe input[type="email"]{flex:0 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:9px 14px;border:1.5px solid var(--purple);border-radius:999px;font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:13px;}
  .footer-subscribe .btn{padding:9px 18px;font-size:12.5px;flex:0 0 auto;white-space:nowrap;}
  .footer-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;}
  .hp-field{position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;}
  .subscribe-row{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:18px;max-width:480px;}
  .subscribe-row input[type="email"]{flex:1;min-width:220px;padding:11px 16px;border:1.5px solid var(--purple);border-radius:999px;font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);}
  .subscribe-status{font-size:13px;margin-top:10px;color:var(--purple);min-height:1.2em;}
  .subscribe-status.error{color:#B3261E;}
  .turnstile-slot{width:100%;min-height:1px;}
  .turnstile-slot:not(:empty){margin-top:8px;}
  .footer-subscribe .subscribe-status{flex-basis:100%;margin-top:0;}
  @media (max-width:480px){
    .footer-subscribe form{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;}
    .footer-subscribe input[type="email"]{flex:none;width:100%;min-height:44px;}
    .footer-subscribe .btn{width:100%;text-align:center;}
  }
  footer a:hover{color:var(--purple);}
  .footlinks a{margin-right:20px;}
  .footlinks a:last-child{margin-right:0;}

  @media (max-width:980px){
    .shell{flex-direction:column;}
    .eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.09em;gap:8px;}
    .rail{
      position:sticky;top:0;width:100%;height:auto;flex-direction:row;align-items:center;
      justify-content:space-between;padding:16px 20px;
    }
    .rail-logo{margin:0;} .rail-logo img{width:110px;}
    .rail-nav{display:none;position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;width:100%;max-width:100vw;box-sizing:border-box;background:var(--violet);flex-direction:column;flex-wrap:nowrap;align-items:stretch;justify-content:flex-start;padding:0;z-index:99;height:calc(100vh - 70px);height:calc(100dvh - 70px);max-height:none;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);}
    .rail-nav.open{display:flex;}
    body.nav-open::after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;background:var(--violet);opacity:1;z-index:90;}
    body.nav-open{overflow:hidden;}
    .rail-sub{margin-top:16px;}
    .rail-cta{display:none;}
    .mobile-nav-intro{display:block;padding:22px 24px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);flex:0 0 auto;}
    .mobile-nav-intro span{display:block;color:var(--gold);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:7px;}
    .mobile-nav-intro p{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;color:#fff;font-size:19px;line-height:1.38;margin:0;max-width:440px;}
    .mobile-nav-links{display:flex;flex:1 1 auto;width:100%;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;min-height:0;min-width:0;overflow-x:hidden;overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain;padding:8px 20px 18px;scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:rgba(236,174,0,.6) transparent;}
    .mobile-nav-links > *{width:100%;max-width:100%;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
    .mobile-nav-links > a,.mobile-nav-links > .nav-item > .nav-top{display:flex;width:100%;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:2px;padding:13px 4px 12px;color:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.25;}
    .mobile-nav-links a{max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;transform:none !important;}
    .mobile-nav-links a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--gold);}
    .mobile-nav-links a::before{display:none;}
    .mobile-nav-description{display:block;color:#B9AFD1;font-family:'Inter',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.45;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;}
    .mobile-nav-links .dropdown{width:100%;max-width:100%;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:3px 0 9px 14px;margin:0 0 2px;border-left:1px solid rgba(236,174,0,.35);overflow-x:hidden;}
    .mobile-nav-links .dropdown a{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:2px;padding:10px 10px;color:#fff;font-family:'Inter',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;white-space:normal;}
    .mobile-nav-links .dropdown a:hover{padding-left:10px;}
    .mobile-nav-links .dropdown .mobile-nav-description{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;color:#B9AFD1;}
    .rail-nav .mobile-nav-cta{display:flex;position:sticky;bottom:0;z-index:3;flex:0 0 auto;width:100%;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin:0;padding:17px 24px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--violet);font-size:14px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;box-shadow:0 -14px 28px rgba(26,16,51,.36);}
    .rail-nav .mobile-nav-cta::before{display:none;}
    .menu-btn{
      display:block;background:none;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);width:38px;height:38px;position:relative;cursor:pointer;
    }
    .menu-btn span,.menu-btn span::before,.menu-btn span::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:9px;right:9px;height:1.5px;background:#fff;}
    .menu-btn span{top:18px;} .menu-btn span::before{top:-6px;} .menu-btn span::after{top:6px;}
    .panel{padding:56px 26px;}
    .huge{font-size:38px !important;}
    .home-hero-title,.contractor-hero-title{line-height:1.32;}
    .home-hero-title .hero-line,.home-hero-title .line2,.contractor-hero-title .line2{line-height:1.34;margin-top:.24em;}
    .home-hero-title .line2,.contractor-hero-title .line2{padding-bottom:.24em;}
    .home-hero-title + .lead,.contractor-hero-title + .lead{margin-top:38px;}
    h2[style*="font-size"]{font-size:26px !important;}
    .contact-split{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;gap:30px;}
    .founder-photo{width:60%;}
    .rail-logo img{width:104px;}
    .grid2,.founder-grid,.grid3,.standard-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .col-card,.founder-card{border-left:none;border-top:2px solid var(--ink);}
    .col-card:first-child,.founder-card:first-child{border-top:none;}
    .standard-grid div{border-left:none;border-top:2px solid var(--ink);}
    .standard-grid div:first-child{border-top:none;}
    .article-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px;}
    .testimonial blockquote{font-size:22px;}
    .testimonial .mark{font-size:90px;height:48px;}
    body.motion .r{transform:translate3d(0,10px,0);transition-duration:.32s;}
    .nav-item{display:block;width:100%;}
    .nav-item.has-menu::after{display:none;}
    .nav-top .caret{display:none;}
    .dropdown{position:static;transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;
      background:transparent;border:none;box-shadow:none;padding:2px 0 10px 12px;min-width:0;}
    .contractor-tribute{padding-top:68px;padding-bottom:68px;}
    .contractor-tribute-intro{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;}
    .contractor-tribute h2{font-size:44px !important;}
    .contractor-tribute-copy{max-width:760px;justify-self:start;}
    .contractor-tribute-figure{margin-top:38px;}
  }
  @media (max-width:700px){
    .home-pain-grid,.home-path-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .home-founder-pair{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px;}
    .home-founder-pair figcaption{padding:12px;}
    .home-founder-pair figcaption b{font-size:17px;}
    .home-founder-pair figcaption span{font-size:10.5px;}
    .hero-facts{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));margin-top:22px;}
    .hero-facts span{padding:13px 12px;}
    .contact-paths .path-card{padding:16px 18px;}
    .contact-paths .path-card h3{font-size:20px;margin:4px 0;}
    .contact-paths .path-card p{margin:7px 0 0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.45;}
    .contact-paths .path-card .path-n{font-size:18px;margin-bottom:2px;}
    .contact-paths .path-card b{margin-bottom:4px;}
    .contractor-tribute{padding-top:58px;padding-bottom:58px;}
    .contractor-tribute h2{font-size:40px !important;}
    .contractor-tribute-copy p,.contractor-tribute-copy p:first-child{font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;}
    .contractor-tribute-figure{margin:32px -10px 0;border-width:1px;box-shadow:0 20px 42px -28px rgba(26,16,51,.55);}
    .contractor-tribute-close{display:block;margin-top:28px;padding-top:24px;}
    .contractor-tribute-close p{font-size:23px;}
    .contractor-tribute-close .btn{display:inline-block;margin-top:24px;}
  }
  @media (max-width:360px){
    .eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.06em;gap:6px;}
    .eyebrow::before{width:16px;}
    .eyebrow .prefix{display:none;}
  }

  /* ===== form accessibility ===== */
  .form-intro{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--grey);margin:0 0 16px;}
  .field-error{margin:6px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#8a1f1f;font-weight:600;}
  .contact-form [aria-invalid="true"]{border-color:#8a1f1f;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px #8a1f1f;}
  .form-errors{margin:0 0 20px;padding:14px 16px;border:2px solid #8a1f1f;background:rgba(180,40,40,.06);}
  .form-errors p{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:14px;color:#8a1f1f;}
  .form-errors ul{margin:0;padding-left:20px;}
  .form-errors li{font-size:13.5px;margin:4px 0;}
  .form-errors a{color:#8a1f1f;}
  .form-errors[hidden]{display:none;}
  :focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px;}
  .contact-form input:focus-visible,.contact-form textarea:focus-visible,.contact-form select:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--purple);outline-offset:1px;}
  #formStatus:focus{outline:3px solid var(--purple);outline-offset:2px;}

  /* ===== inline infographics: hold animation until scrolled into view ===== */
  figure[data-gfx] svg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;max-width:100%;}
  figure[data-gfx] a{display:block;}
  /* only hold the animation when JS is running; without it the graphic just plays */
  body.motion figure[data-gfx] svg *{animation-play-state:paused;}
  body.motion figure[data-gfx].gfx-in svg *{animation-play-state:running;}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    figure[data-gfx] svg *{animation:none!important;animation-play-state:paused!important;}
  }

  /* ===== skip link ===== */
  .skip-link{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:0;z-index:9999;background:var(--violet);color:#fff;
    padding:12px 20px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;}
  .skip-link:focus{left:12px;top:12px;outline:3px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px;}
  main:focus{outline:none;}

  /* ===== infographics: desktop vs a genuine mobile composition ===== */
  figure[data-gfx] .gfx-mob{display:none;}
  @media (max-width:640px){
    figure[data-gfx] .gfx-desk{display:none;}
    figure[data-gfx] .gfx-mob{display:block;}
    /* full-bleed so the graphic gets the panel padding back */
    figure[data-gfx]{margin-left:-26px;margin-right:-26px;}
    figure[data-gfx] figcaption{padding:0 26px;}
  }

  /* fill-in-the-blank prompts inside papers */
  .blank{display:inline-block;min-width:180px;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--purple);margin:0 2px;}
  @media (max-width:560px){.blank{min-width:110px;}}

  /* ===== the five-step path, how-we-work ===== */
  .sc-ladder{margin:34px 0 0;max-width:720px;}
  .sc-ladder .rung{display:flex;gap:18px;padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);}
  .sc-ladder .rung:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);}
  .sc-ladder .step{flex:0 0 42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid var(--purple);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;
    font-size:19px;color:var(--purple);background:#fff;}
  .sc-ladder .rung > div{flex:1 1 auto;}
  .sc-ladder b{display:block;font-size:19px;color:var(--violet);margin-bottom:6px;}
  .sc-ladder .what{display:block;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.55;}
  .sc-ladder .cost{display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);
    border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:3px;padding:3px 9px;}
  .sc-ladder .get{display:block;margin-top:12px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--grey);line-height:1.55;}
  .sc-ladder .rung-cta{display:inline-block;margin-top:16px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:13.5px;
    font-weight:600;color:#fff;background:var(--purple);border:1.5px solid var(--purple);border-radius:4px;
    padding:11px 20px;min-height:44px;line-height:1.5;text-decoration:none;
    transition:background .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease);}
  .sc-ladder .rung-cta:hover{background:var(--purple-deep);border-color:var(--purple-deep);color:#fff;}
  .sc-ladder .rung-cta:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px;}
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .sc-ladder .rung{gap:14px;padding:20px 0;}
    .sc-ladder .step{flex:0 0 34px;height:34px;font-size:16px;}
    .sc-ladder b{font-size:17.5px;}
  }

  /* ===== inline "more" links, replacing surplus buttons ===== */
  .inline-more{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--purple);
    text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px;display:inline-block;}
  .inline-more:hover{color:var(--purple-deep);}
  .panel.violet .inline-more,.panel[style*="--violet"] .inline-more{color:var(--gold);}

  /* ===== specificity figures ===== */
  .sc-facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:30px;max-width:820px;}
  .sc-facts > div{border-top:3px solid var(--gold);padding-top:16px;}
  .sc-facts .fig{display:block;font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:44px;
    line-height:1;color:var(--violet);}
  .sc-facts .lbl{display:block;margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:var(--grey);line-height:1.5;}
  @media (max-width:760px){ .sc-facts{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;} }
  @media (max-width:420px){ .sc-facts .fig{font-size:36px;} }

  /* ===== six-area framework grid, shared ===== */
  .sc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:28px;max-width:900px;}
  .sc-grid .sc-tile{border:1.5px solid var(--purple);border-radius:8px;padding:20px 18px;background:#fff;}
  .sc-grid .sc-tile .n{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:26px;color:var(--gold-deep);display:block;line-height:1;}
  .sc-grid .sc-tile b{display:block;font-size:16px;color:var(--violet);margin-top:8px;}
  .sc-grid .sc-tile span.d{display:block;font-size:14px;color:var(--grey);margin-top:8px;line-height:1.5;}
  .sc-grid .sc-tile span.d em{display:block;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;color:var(--violet);
  font-size:13.5px;margin-bottom:8px;}
  .sc-grid .sc-tile span.d br{display:none;}
  @media (max-width:760px){ .sc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} }
  @media (max-width:560px){ .sc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;} }

  /* ===== pull quote: author emphasis, not a quotation ===== */
  .post .pull{font-family:'Libre Caslon Text',Georgia,serif;font-size:21px;line-height:1.5;
    color:var(--violet);margin:30px 0;padding:20px 0 20px 24px;
    border-left:4px solid var(--gold);background:none;}
  .post .pull strong{font-weight:600;}
  @media (max-width:560px){ .post .pull{font-size:18.5px;padding-left:18px;margin:24px 0;} }

  /* ===== homepage explainer film ===== */
  .home-explainer{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(250px,.7fr) minmax(520px,1.3fr);
    gap:48px;
    align-items:center;
    background:var(--cream);
  }
  .home-explainer-copy h2{font-size:34px;max-width:470px;margin:0 0 18px;color:var(--violet);}
  .home-explainer-copy p{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.7;max-width:470px;margin:0;color:var(--grey);}
  .home-explainer-media{
    position:relative;
    border:1px solid rgba(26,16,51,.18);
    background:#09080d;
    box-shadow:0 22px 56px rgba(26,16,51,.18);
  }
  .home-explainer-media::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    z-index:1;
    inset:-7px auto -7px -7px;
    width:3px;
    background:var(--gold);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .home-explainer-media video{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#09080d;}
  .home-explainer-transcript{
    grid-column:2;
    margin-top:-30px;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(26,16,51,.16);
    color:var(--grey);
  }
  .home-explainer-transcript summary{
    width:max-content;
    padding:12px 0 2px;
    color:var(--purple);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:.01em;
    cursor:pointer;
  }
  .home-explainer-transcript-copy{max-width:760px;padding:10px 0 2px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.65;}
  .home-explainer-transcript-copy p{margin:0 0 12px;}
  .form-privacy-note{margin:10px 0 0;color:var(--grey);font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.55;}
  .form-privacy-note a{color:var(--purple);font-weight:650;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;}
  @media (max-width:1120px){
    .home-explainer{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px;}
    .home-explainer-copy h2,.home-explainer-copy p{max-width:760px;}
    .home-explainer-transcript{grid-column:1;margin-top:-18px;}
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .home-explainer{gap:24px;}
    .home-explainer-copy h2{font-size:28px;}
    .home-explainer-media{margin:0 -10px;box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(26,16,51,.16);}
  }