:root {
    --navy: #0A2540;
    --navy-2: #122F4F;
    --navy-3: #14375A;
    --navy-deep: #061829;
    --cyan: #00C2FF;
    --cyan-2: #1ED5FF;
    --cyan-soft: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.10);
    --cyan-glow: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.35);
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --paper: #FAFAF6;
    --ink: #07101F;
    --gray: #5C6B82;
    --gray-soft: #E8ECF2;
    --gray-line: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12);
    --serif: 'Instrument Serif', 'Times New Roman', Georgia, serif;
    --sans: 'DM Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    --shadow-card: 0 1px 2px rgba(10,37,64,0.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(10,37,64,0.06);
    --shadow-pop: 0 12px 40px rgba(10,37,64,0.12);
  }

  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-padding-top: 80px; }

  body.hts-page {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    color: var(--ink);
    background: var(--paper);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  body.hts-page.admin-bar .nav { top: 32px; }
  @media (max-width: 782px) { body.hts-page.admin-bar .nav { top: 46px; } }

  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
  button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: none; }
  img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
  ul, ol { list-style: none; }

  :focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--cyan);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px;
  }

  .skip-link {
    position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0;
    background: var(--cyan); color: var(--navy);
    padding: 10px 16px; font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 0; z-index: 9999;
  }
  .skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

  .container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
  .container-narrow { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }

  /* ───── NAV ───── */
  .nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
    padding: 16px 0;
    background: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.78);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transition: padding 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  }
  .nav.scrolled { padding: 10px 0; background: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.92); }
  .nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; }

  .logo {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; line-height: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
  }
  .logo:hover, .logo:focus-visible { opacity: 0.85; }
  .logo-img {
    height: 34px; width: auto; display: block;
    -webkit-user-select: none; user-select: none;
  }
  .nav.scrolled .logo-img { height: 30px; }
  .logo-footer .logo-img { height: 40px; }

  .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 28px; align-items: center; }
  .nav-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.2s; letter-spacing: 0.1px; position: relative;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a:focus-visible { color: var(--cyan); }
  .nav-links a.is-current { color: var(--cyan); }
  .nav-links a.is-current::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -8px;
    height: 2px; background: var(--cyan); border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    background: var(--cyan); color: var(--navy);
    padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.1px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover, .nav-cta:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--cyan-glow);
  }
  .nav-toggle {
    display: none; color: white; width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .nav-toggle:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

  /* ───── BUTTONS ───── */
  .btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    background: var(--cyan); color: var(--navy);
    padding: 16px 30px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover, .btn-primary:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 36px var(--cyan-glow);
  }
  .btn-primary svg { transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
  .btn-primary:hover svg, .btn-primary:focus-visible svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

  .btn-ghost {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    color: var(--navy); border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-line);
    padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--navy); }
  .btn-ghost.on-dark {
    color: white; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  }
  .btn-ghost.on-dark:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }

  /* ───── EYEBROW ───── */
  .eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent-ink); margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--accent-ink); }
  /* on always-navy bands the brand cyan stays (AA against navy in both themes) */
  .hero .eyebrow, .page-hero .eyebrow, .section-dark .eyebrow, .cta-banner .eyebrow { color: var(--cyan); }
  .hero .eyebrow::before, .page-hero .eyebrow::before,
  .section-dark .eyebrow::before, .cta-banner .eyebrow::before { background: var(--cyan); }
  .eyebrow.dark { color: var(--navy); }
  .eyebrow.dark::before { background: var(--navy); }

  /* ───── TYPOGRAPHY ───── */
  h1.hts-h1 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.9vw, 4.9rem);
    line-height: 1.02; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 28px; color: #F2F6FA;
    text-wrap: balance;
  }
  h1.hts-h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 400; }
  h2 em, h3 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent-ink); font-weight: 400; }
  .section-dark h2 em, .section-dark h3 em { color: var(--cyan); }

  h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.012em; color: var(--navy);
  }
  .section-dark h2 { color: white; }

  h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--navy); }

  /* ───── HERO (homepage) ───── */
  .hero {
    background: var(--navy); color: white;
    position: relative; padding: 160px 0 110px;
    overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  }
  .hero::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(800px circle at 85% 15%, rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.18), transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(700px circle at 10% 90%, rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.08), transparent 60%);
    z-index: -1;
  }
  .hero::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
    z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-backdrop {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -3;
  }
  .hero-backdrop img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 40%;
    display: block;
  }
  /* Ambient hero loop: sits over the still, fades in only once actually playing,
     so slow connections never see a black flash. Mobile + reduced-motion never load it. */
  .hero-video {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center 40%;
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.4s ease;
  }
  .hero-video.is-playing { opacity: 1; }
  @media (max-width: 960px) { .hero-video { display: none; } }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero-video { display: none; } }
  .hero-scrim {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2;
    background:
      linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(10,37,64,0.95) 0%, rgba(10,37,64,0.78) 45%, rgba(10,37,64,0.5) 100%),
      linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10,37,64,0.35) 0%, rgba(10,37,64,0) 40%, rgba(10,37,64,0.92) 96%);
  }
  .hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }

  .hero .lead { font-size: 1.15rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 38px; line-height: 1.55; }
  .hero .actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero .meta { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 0.88rem; }
  .hero .meta strong { color: white; font-weight: 500; }

  /* ───── HERO PROOF STRIP (in-fold track record) ───── */
  .hero-proof-strip {
    display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: 26px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    max-width: 560px;
  }
  .hero-proof-strip .hp-item {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px;
    padding-right: 26px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  }
  .hero-proof-strip .hp-item:last-child { border-right: 0; padding-right: 0; }
  .hero-proof-strip .hp-num {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.7rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.94); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .hero-proof-strip .hp-num small {
    font-size: 0.62em; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: 0.03em; margin-left: 2px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  }
  .hero-proof-strip .hp-stars {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.94); font-size: 1.02rem; letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 1.35;
  }
  /* 13 ticks exactly: the bar sits under the "13+" numeral and must count true.
     width = 12 * 9.5px pitch + 5px final tick. Change both together. */
  .hero-proof-strip .hp-ticks {
    display: block; height: 7px; width: 119px; margin-top: 5px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 0 5px, transparent 5px 9.5px);
    border-radius: 1px;
  }
  .hero-proof-strip .hp-label {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.35;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em; max-width: 150px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 520px) {
    .hero-proof-strip { gap: 18px; }
    .hero-proof-strip .hp-item { padding-right: 18px; }
    .hero-proof-strip .hp-label { max-width: 120px; }
  }

  /* ───── HERO MODULE (homepage hero: self-assembling system schematic) ───── */
  .module { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 500px; margin-left: auto; }
  .module svg { width: 100%; height: auto; overflow: visible; display: block; }
  .m-frame {
    fill: none; stroke: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.45); stroke-width: 1.4;
    stroke-dasharray: 1; stroke-dashoffset: 1;
    animation: mDraw 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.2s both;
  }
  .m-pin { stroke: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3); stroke-width: 1.4; opacity: 0; animation: mFade 0.5s ease 1.2s both; }
  .m-core {
    fill: var(--cyan); opacity: 0;
    transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 28px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.35));
    animation: mSnap 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.7s both;
  }
  .m-core-label { fill: var(--navy); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.6px; opacity: 0; animation: mFade 0.4s ease 1s both; }
  .m-node {
    fill: rgba(9, 32, 56, 0.92); stroke: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.55); stroke-width: 1.2; opacity: 0;
    transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box;
    animation: mSnap 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) both;
  }
  .m-node-label { fill: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.6px; opacity: 0; animation: mFade 0.4s ease both; }
  .m-node-sub { fill: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 9px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.4px; opacity: 0; animation: mFade 0.4s ease both; }
  .m-g1 .m-node, .m-g1 .m-node-label, .m-g1 .m-node-sub { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
  .m-g2 .m-node, .m-g2 .m-node-label, .m-g2 .m-node-sub { animation-delay: 1.1s; }
  .m-g3 .m-node, .m-g3 .m-node-label, .m-g3 .m-node-sub { animation-delay: 1.3s; }
  .m-g4 .m-node, .m-g4 .m-node-label, .m-g4 .m-node-sub { animation-delay: 1.5s; }
  .m-link {
    fill: none; stroke: var(--cyan); stroke-width: 1.2; opacity: 0.65;
    stroke-dasharray: 1; stroke-dashoffset: 1;
    animation: mDraw 0.6s ease-out both;
  }
  .m-link:nth-of-type(1) { animation-delay: 1.7s; }
  .m-link:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: 1.85s; }
  .m-link:nth-of-type(3) { animation-delay: 2s; }
  .m-link:nth-of-type(4) { animation-delay: 2.15s; }
  .m-status {
    fill: var(--cyan); transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box;
    animation: mFade 0.3s ease 2.4s both, pulse 2.4s ease-in-out 2.7s infinite;
  }
  .m-status:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: 2.5s, 3.3s; }
  .m-status:nth-of-type(3) { animation-delay: 2.6s, 3.9s; }
  .m-status:nth-of-type(4) { animation-delay: 2.7s, 4.5s; }
  /* Data pulses: bright packets travel the finished links, so the schematic
     reads as a live system, not a diagram. Starts after assembly completes. */
  .m-pulse {
    fill: none; stroke: var(--cyan-2); stroke-width: 2.2; stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 0.055 0.945; stroke-dashoffset: 1; opacity: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.8));
    animation: mFlow 3.6s linear 2.9s infinite;
  }
  .m-pulse:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: 3.8s; }
  .m-pulse:nth-of-type(3) { animation-delay: 4.7s; }
  .m-pulse:nth-of-type(4) { animation-delay: 5.6s; }
  @keyframes mFlow {
    0%   { stroke-dashoffset: 1.055; opacity: 0; }
    6%   { opacity: 0.95; }
    40%  { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 0.95; }
    46%  { opacity: 0; }
    100% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 0; }
  }
  /* The core breathes once assembly settles: a slow glow swell, not a bounce. */
  .module.play .m-core { animation: mSnap 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.7s both, coreBreath 4.4s ease-in-out 3.2s infinite; }
  @keyframes coreBreath {
    0%, 100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 28px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.35)); }
    50%      { filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 40px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.62)); }
  }
  @keyframes mDraw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
  @keyframes mFade { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
  @keyframes mSnap {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.6); }
    70% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  }
  @keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.85; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
  }
  /* Assembly waits for the hero to reveal: paused until .module gains .play. */
  .module .m-frame, .module .m-pin, .module .m-core, .module .m-core-label,
  .module .m-node, .module .m-node-label, .module .m-node-sub,
  .module .m-link, .module .m-status, .module .m-pulse { animation-play-state: paused; }
  .module.play .m-frame, .module.play .m-pin, .module.play .m-core, .module.play .m-core-label,
  .module.play .m-node, .module.play .m-node-label, .module.play .m-node-sub,
  .module.play .m-link, .module.play .m-status, .module.play .m-pulse { animation-play-state: running; }

  /* ───── PROBLEM LEDGER (homepage: numbered editorial rows) ───── */
  .ledger { max-width: 880px; }
  .ledger-row {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 32px;
    padding: 34px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    align-items: start;
  }
  .ledger-row:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-line); }
  .ledger-num {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
    line-height: 1; color: var(--cyan); opacity: 0.55; font-style: italic;
  }
  .ledger-body h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .ledger-body p { color: var(--gray); max-width: 56ch; line-height: 1.6; }

  /* ───── CLAUDE SESSIONS (homepage: copy + stepped ladder) ───── */
  .consult-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
  .consult-copy .consult-lead { color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 18px; max-width: 52ch; }
  .consult-price-line { color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 28px; max-width: 52ch; }
  .consult-price-line strong { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--accent-ink); font-weight: 700; }
  .consult-price-line a { color: var(--accent-ink); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,194,255,0.4); }
  .consult-copy .actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
  .consult-ladder { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
  .rung {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: start;
    padding: 18px 22px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--surface);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }
  .rung:nth-child(2) { margin-left: 26px; }
  .rung:nth-child(3) { margin-left: 52px; }
  .rung:nth-child(4) { margin-left: 78px; }
  .rung:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(0,194,255,0.45); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0,194,255,0.08); }
  .rung-num {
    display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,194,255,0.4);
    font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--accent-ink);
  }
  .rung h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 4px; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
  .rung p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.5; }
  .consult-note { margin-top: 30px; color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.82rem; }

  /* ───── LIVELIER PASS: pricing + FAQ micro-interactions ───── */
  .price { transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease; }
  .price:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,194,255,0.10); }
  .faq-toggle svg { transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
  details[open] .faq-toggle svg { transform: rotate(45deg); }

  /* ───── LIVELIER PASS: layout-family variety ───── */
  /* Who: bento with a dominant lead card spanning both rows */
  .who-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 1fr; gap: 20px; align-items: stretch; }
  .who-grid .who-lead { grid-row: 1 / 3; padding: 44px 36px; border-color: rgba(0,194,255,0.35); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
  .who-grid .who-lead h3 { font-size: 1.85rem; }
  .who-grid .who-lead p { font-size: 1.05rem; }

  /* Proof: one featured quote + two stacked */
  .proof-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .proof-grid .outcome.featured { grid-row: 1 / 3; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
  .proof-grid .outcome.featured .outcome-quote { font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.55; }

  /* Tally: 50 segments, one per deployed workflow */
  .tally {
    margin-top: 18px; height: 12px; max-width: 620px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan) 0 7px, transparent 7px 12.4px);
    opacity: 0.75; border-radius: 2px;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, black 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, black 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
  }
  .proof-head .tally { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

  /* Mortgage track: editorial rail, a different grammar from the offer cards */
  .mortgage-rail { display: grid; gap: 0; }
  .mortgage-rail .feature-block {
    background: transparent; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    border-radius: 0; box-shadow: none; padding: 38px 8px;
  }
  .mortgage-rail .feature-block:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-line); }
  .mortgage-rail .feature-block:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: none; }
  .mortgage-rail .feature-icon {
    border-radius: 50%; background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); color: var(--gray);
  }
  /* Cyan is rationed to ONE role in this section: the deliverables
     checkmark. Everything else that was cyan (icon ring above, the
     diagram's outer nodes/links below, the proof blockquote bar, the
     inline link) reads neutral so the section doesn't compete with
     itself for attention. */
  .mortgage-rail ul.deliverables li::before {
    border-left-color: var(--gray); border-bottom-color: var(--gray);
  }
  .mortgage-rail .feature-proof { border-left-color: var(--gray-line); }

  /* Mortgage section: the headline's italic emphasis goes off-white here
     so this heading doesn't add a 3rd accent role on top of the
     checkmarks; italic still carries the emphasis without the color. */
  #mortgage-title em { color: var(--heading); }
  /* Section-scoped depth: a real (not sitewide) lightening top-to-base plus
     a warm, non-cyan highlight, so this section reads as lit, not flat,
     without touching the shared .section-paper token every page uses. */
  #mortgage { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface-2) 0%, var(--bg-2) 26%, var(--paper) 64%, var(--paper) 100%);
  }
  #mortgage::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(820px circle at 82% 4%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), transparent 55%);
  }

  /* Steps: gentle diagonal cascade on desktop */
  @media (min-width: 961px) {
    .steps .step:nth-child(2) { margin-top: 30px; }
    .steps .step:nth-child(3) { margin-top: 60px; }
    .steps.steps-4 .step:nth-child(4) { margin-top: 90px; }
    .steps::before { transform: rotate(2.6deg); transform-origin: 8% 50%; }
  }

  /* ───── PAGE HERO (non-home) ───── */
  .page-hero {
    background: var(--navy); color: white;
    padding: 150px 0 80px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  }
  .page-hero::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(700px circle at 80% 10%, rgba(0,194,255,0.16), transparent 55%);
    z-index: -1;
  }
  .page-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
    line-height: 1.08; font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.012em; color: white; max-width: 820px;
  }
  .page-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 400; }
  .page-hero p.lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.74); font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 640px; margin-top: 22px; }

  /* ───── SECTIONS ───── */
  section { padding: 110px 0; position: relative; }
  .section-dark { background: var(--navy); color: white; }
  .section-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--cyan); }
  .section-paper { background: var(--paper); }
  .section-white { background: white; }

  .section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 64px; }
  .section-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
  .section-head.center .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
  .section-head p {
    margin-top: 18px; font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--gray); max-width: 560px;
  }
  .section-head.center p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .section-dark .section-head p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

  /* ───── 3-COL / 2-COL UTIL ───── */
  .grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
  .grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }

  /* ───── PROBLEM (home) ───── */
  .pain {
    padding: 36px 32px; background: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); border-radius: 14px;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  .pain:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--cyan); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
  .pain-num {
    display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
    width: 60px; height: 60px; margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--cyan); background: var(--cyan-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--cyan-glow); border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .pain-num svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
  .pain h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .pain p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.98rem; }

  /* ───── BUILD TILES (home & services) ───── */
  .tile {
    background: var(--navy-2); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    padding: 36px 32px; border-radius: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .tile::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cyan), transparent);
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s;
  }
  .tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(0,194,255,0.4); background: var(--navy-3); }
  .tile:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
  .tile-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--cyan-soft);
    border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px; color: var(--cyan);
  }
  .tile h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; color: white; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .tile p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.55; }

  /* ───── HOW IT WORKS (home) ───── */
  .steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; position: relative; }
  .steps.steps-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .steps::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 32px; left: 12%; right: 12%; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cyan) 20%, var(--cyan) 80%, transparent);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  .step { text-align: left; position: relative; }
  .step-num {
    width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: white; border: 1.5px solid var(--cyan); color: var(--navy);
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.6rem; font-style: italic;
    display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 24px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .step h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .step p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.98rem; }

  /* ───── PRICING (home & services) ───── */
  .pricing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.18fr 1fr; gap: 24px; align-items: stretch; }
  .price {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    border-radius: 18px; padding: 40px 32px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  .price:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
  .price-tier {
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .price-amount {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .price-amount .small { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--gray); }
  .price-mo { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .price-mo strong { color: var(--heading); font-weight: 600; }
  .price-tagline {
    font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 28px; padding-bottom: 28px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  }
  .price-features { margin-bottom: 32px; flex-grow: 1; }
  .price-features li {
    font-size: 0.94rem; padding: 8px 0 8px 26px;
    position: relative; color: var(--ink);
  }
  .price-features li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 14px;
    width: 12px; height: 6px;
    border-left: 1.5px solid var(--cyan); border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--cyan);
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
  }
  .price .btn {
    text-align: center; padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: transform 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  }
  .price .btn-outline { border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-line); color: var(--navy); }
  .price .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--navy); }
  .price .btn-fill { background: var(--cyan); color: var(--navy); }
  .price .btn-fill:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px var(--cyan-glow); }

  .price.featured {
    background: var(--navy); color: white; border-color: var(--cyan);
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px var(--cyan), 0 0 60px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.18);
  }
  .price.featured:hover { transform: translateY(-16px); }
  .price.featured .price-tier { color: var(--cyan); }
  .price.featured .price-amount { color: white; }
  .price.featured .price-amount .small { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
  .price.featured .price-mo { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
  .price.featured .price-mo strong { color: white; }
  .price.featured .price-tagline { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
  .price.featured .price-features li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
  .price.featured .price-features li::before { border-color: var(--cyan); }
  .featured-tag {
    position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--cyan); color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 999px; white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* ───── PROOF / TESTIMONIALS ───── */
  .proof-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 70px; }
  .proof-stat {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 7rem);
    font-style: italic; color: var(--cyan); line-height: 0.95;
    margin-bottom: 18px; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .proof-stat .plus { color: white; font-style: normal; }
  .proof-head p { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.6rem; font-style: italic; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

  .outcome {
    padding: 32px 28px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 14px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  }
  .outcome:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); background: rgba(0,194,255,0.05); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .outcome-quote {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.4;
    color: white; margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .outcome-quote::before {
    content: '\201C'; font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--cyan); font-style: italic;
    font-size: 2rem; line-height: 0; vertical-align: -10px; margin-right: 4px;
  }
  .outcome-quote::after {
    content: '\201D'; font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--cyan); font-style: italic;
    font-size: 2rem; line-height: 0; vertical-align: -16px; margin-left: 4px;
  }
  .outcome-tag {
    font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600; color: var(--cyan);
  }
  .stars {
    display: inline-flex; gap: 2px; color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px;
  }
  .outcome.on-light {
    background: white; border-color: var(--gray-line);
  }
  .outcome.on-light .outcome-quote { color: var(--navy); }
  .outcome.on-light .outcome-tag { color: var(--gray); }
  .outcome.on-light:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); background: white; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }

  /* ───── PRICING: what's-included / NOT-included split ───── */
  .price-not {
    margin-top: -8px; margin-bottom: 32px;
    padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--gray-line);
  }
  .price-not h4 {
    font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .price-not ul li {
    font-size: 0.88rem; padding: 4px 0 4px 22px;
    position: relative; color: var(--gray);
  }
  .price-not ul li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 11px;
    width: 10px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gray);
    transform: rotate(0);
  }
  .price.featured .price-not { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
  .price.featured .price-not h4 { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
  .price.featured .price-not ul li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
  .price.featured .price-not ul li::before { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

  /* ───── COMPARISON TABLE ───── */
  .compare-wrap { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin-top: 24px; }
  .compare-table {
    width: 100%; min-width: 720px;
    border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0;
    background: white; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  }
  .compare-table th, .compare-table td {
    text-align: left; padding: 18px 22px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
  }
  .compare-table thead th {
    background: var(--paper); color: var(--navy);
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.15rem;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--gray-line); letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  }
  .compare-table thead th .tier-price {
    display: block; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--gray); margin-top: 4px; letter-spacing: 0;
  }
  .compare-table thead th.col-featured {
    background: var(--navy); color: white; position: relative;
  }
  .compare-table thead th.col-featured .tier-price { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
  .compare-table thead th.col-featured::after {
    content: 'Most Popular'; position: absolute; top: 8px; right: 8px;
    background: var(--cyan); color: var(--navy);
    font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
  }
  .compare-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
  .compare-table tbody td {
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .compare-table .row-label {
    font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); width: 36%;
  }
  .compare-table .row-label small {
    display: block; font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--gray); margin-top: 2px;
  }
  .compare-table .yes { color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .compare-table .no  { color: var(--gray); opacity: 0.5; }
  .compare-table .col-featured-cell {
    background: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.04);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(0,194,255,0.18);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0,194,255,0.18);
  }
  .compare-table tbody tr:last-child .col-featured-cell {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,194,255,0.18);
  }

  /* ───── ADD-ONS MENU ───── */
  .addon-grid {
    /* Priced-like-a-menu: single-column list, price on the right. */
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .addon-card {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 26px 28px;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr auto; gap: 18px; align-items: center;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  }
  .addon-card:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
  .addon-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--cyan-soft); color: var(--cyan);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
  }
  .addon-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 400;
  }
  .addon-body p {
    color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;
  }
  .addon-price {
    text-align: right; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .addon-price .num {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 400; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  }
  .addon-price .unit {
    display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 4px;
  }

  /* "What you get" bullet breakdown inside a standard addon-card body.
     Reuses the .price-features checkmark-bullet pattern (below, under
     PRICING) so every "included" list on the site reads the same way. */
  .addon-body .price-features.addon-features {
    margin: 10px 0 0; flex-grow: 0;
  }
  .addon-body .price-features.addon-features li {
    font-size: 0.86rem; padding: 5px 0 5px 22px;
  }
  .addon-body .price-features.addon-features li::before {
    top: 11px; width: 10px; height: 5px;
  }

  /* Tiered addon card (Websites & Landing Pages: 3 sub-tiers + add-ons
     menu). Same card shell as .addon-card, but stacks a header row
     above a mini-tier breakdown instead of a single price line, since
     one "num" can't represent 3 depth tiers. */
  .addon-card.addon-card-tiered {
    display: block; padding: 26px 28px 28px;
  }
  .addon-card-tiered-head {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr auto; gap: 18px; align-items: center;
  }
  .mini-tier-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 26px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  }
  .mini-tier {
    background: var(--gray-soft); border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px 18px 16px;
  }
  .mini-tier-head {
    display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .mini-tier-head h4 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--heading); line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .mini-tier-price {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--accent-ink);
    white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .mini-tier-desc {
    color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .mini-tier .price-features { margin: 0; flex-grow: 0; }
  .mini-tier .price-features li { font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 4px 0 4px 20px; }
  .mini-tier .price-features li::before { top: 10px; width: 9px; height: 4.5px; }

  /* Optional add-ons menu under the tiered card: a deliberately LIGHTER
     footnote strip (not another dense list) so the tiered card doesn't
     read 2-3x heavier than the flat single-line cards around it. */
  .addon-onlist {
    margin-top: 20px; padding: 16px 18px 14px;
    background: rgba(0,194,255,0.045); border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .addon-onlist h4 {
    font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .addon-onlist ul {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6px 24px;
  }
  .addon-onlist li {
    display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink); padding: 3px 0;
  }
  .addon-onlist li strong {
    color: var(--heading); font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.86rem; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .addon-onlist-note {
    margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.4;
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .addon-onlist ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* Bold custom-quote CTA: sits between the à-la-carte grid and the
     estimate calculator so anyone whose need doesn't map to a listed
     line item still has a clear next step. Solid navy-to-cyan gradient
     FILL (not an outline) so it reads as its own bold moment, distinct
     from the calculator card's outline+glow treatment right below it,
     that one stays the sole "featured tool" look on the page. */
  .custom-quote-cta {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0d3a5f 55%, #0f4d73 100%);
    color: white; border-radius: 18px; padding: 30px 34px; border: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10,37,64,0.24);
  }
  .custom-quote-cta p {
    font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 540px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin: 0;
  }
  .custom-quote-cta p strong {
    display: block; color: var(--cyan); font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 4px; letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  }
  .custom-quote-cta .btn-primary {
    background: white; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }
  .custom-quote-cta .btn-primary:hover, .custom-quote-cta .btn-primary:focus-visible {
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.24);
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .custom-quote-cta { padding: 26px 24px; }
    .custom-quote-cta .btn-primary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  }

  /* ───── BLOG / INSIGHTS: INDEX + POST CARDS ───── */
  .post-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .post-card {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  .post-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  }
  .post-cover {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background:
      linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-2), var(--navy-deep)),
      radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, var(--cyan-soft), transparent 60%);
    background-blend-mode: overlay;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .post-cover::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
  }
  .post-cover .cat-mark {
    position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px;
    background: var(--cyan); color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .post-cover .cover-mark {
    position: absolute; bottom: 14px; right: 16px;
    color: var(--cyan); font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic; font-size: 1.4rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  /* real AI-generated thumbnail covers */
  .post-cover.has-thumb {
    background-size: cover; background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat; background-blend-mode: normal;
  }
  .post-cover.has-thumb::before { opacity: 0.18; }
  .post-card-body {
    padding: 24px 26px 26px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1;
  }
  .post-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.25; color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .post-card:hover h3 { color: var(--cyan); }
  .post-card .excerpt {
    color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 18px; flex: 1;
  }
  .post-meta {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--gray); margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  }
  .post-meta .dot { width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gray); opacity: 0.5; }
  .post-meta .read { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; }

  /* Featured post: large card variant */
  .featured-post {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0; background: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
  }
  .featured-post:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--cyan); box-shadow: var(--shadow-pop); }
  .featured-post .post-cover { aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 320px; }
  .featured-post .post-card-body { padding: 44px 48px; }
  .featured-post .featured-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cyan); margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .featured-post .featured-eyebrow::before {
    content: ''; width: 22px; height: 1px; background: var(--cyan);
  }
  .featured-post h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  }
  .featured-post:hover h2 { color: var(--navy); }
  .featured-post .excerpt {
    color: var(--gray); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  /* Category filter chips */
  .cat-chip-list {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  .cat-chip {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    color: var(--navy); padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .cat-chip:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
  .cat-chip.active {
    background: var(--navy); color: white;
    border-color: var(--navy);
  }

  /* Pagination */
  .post-pagination {
    margin-top: 56px; display: flex; justify-content: center;
    align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  }
  .post-pagination a, .post-pagination span {
    min-width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px; display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); padding: 0 12px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  }
  .post-pagination a:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
  .post-pagination .current {
    background: var(--navy); color: white; border-color: var(--navy);
  }

  /* Newsletter signup row */
  .newsletter-card {
    background: var(--navy); color: white; border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 56px 48px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  .newsletter-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(700px circle at 90% 10%, var(--cyan-soft), transparent 55%);
  }
  .newsletter-card .grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px; align-items: center;
  }
  .newsletter-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white; line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .newsletter-card h3 em { color: var(--cyan); font-style: italic; }
  .newsletter-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.55; }
  .newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
  .newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  }
  .newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
  .newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--cyan); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .newsletter-form button {
    background: var(--cyan); color: var(--navy);
    padding: 14px 24px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; white-space: nowrap;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  }
  .newsletter-form button:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--cyan-glow); }
  /* Tech Tune-Up signup: stacked fields (first/last row, email, button) + states */
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .newsletter-form .nl-row { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
  .newsletter-form .nl-row input { width: 100%; min-width: 0; }
  .newsletter-form button { width: 100%; }
  .newsletter-form .nl-hp {
    position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important;
    width: 1px; height: 1px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .newsletter-form .nl-msg {
    font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 4px 2px 0;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  }
  .newsletter-form .nl-msg:empty { margin: 0; }
  .newsletter-form .nl-msg.is-error { color: #FFB4B4; }
  .newsletter-form .nl-msg.is-ok { color: var(--cyan); }
  .newsletter-fine {
    margin-top: 14px; font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.5;
  }
  /* Newsletter consent row: required opt-in checkbox before submit */
  .newsletter-form .nl-consent {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 9px;
    margin: 12px 2px 2px; cursor: pointer;
  }
  .newsletter-form .nl-consent input[type="checkbox"] {
    flex: 0 0 auto; width: 16px; height: 16px; margin-top: 3px;
    accent-color: var(--cyan); cursor: pointer;
  }
  .newsletter-form .nl-consent span {
    font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.5; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
  }
  .newsletter-form .nl-consent a { color: var(--cyan); text-decoration: underline; }

  /* Estimate calculator: inline iframe widget (home + services pricing sections).
     Given real prominence, cyan-glow border + lifted shadow + a top accent bar,
     plus a small head strip, so it reads as the featured tool it is instead of
     blending into the addon-grid list above it. */
  .estimate-embed-card {
    border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy);
    isolation: isolate; margin-bottom: 32px; position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,194,255,0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(10,37,64,0.28), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,194,255,0.1), 0 0 80px rgba(0,194,255,0.14);
  }
  .estimate-embed-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cyan), transparent);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .estimate-embed-card .embed-head {
    padding: 24px 28px 2px; display: flex; align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .estimate-embed-card .embed-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .estimate-embed-card .embed-head p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0; }
  .estimate-embed-card iframe { display: block; width: 100%; border: 0; }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .estimate-embed-card { border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
    .estimate-embed-card .embed-head { padding: 20px 20px 0; }
  }

  /* Legal / policy prose (privacy policy, terms) */
  .legal-prose h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem); line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--ink); margin: 42px 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .legal-prose h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
  .legal-prose p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .legal-prose ul { margin: 0 0 18px; padding-left: 22px; }
  .legal-prose li { color: var(--gray); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .legal-prose a { color: var(--cyan); text-decoration: underline; }
  .legal-prose strong { color: var(--ink); }

  /* ───── BLOG: SINGLE POST ───── */
  .article-hero {
    background: var(--navy); color: white;
    padding: 150px 0 70px; position: relative;
    overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  }
  .article-hero::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(800px circle at 80% 10%, rgba(0,194,255,0.16), transparent 60%);
  }
  .article-hero .article-cat {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    background: var(--cyan); color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .article-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.012em; color: white;
    max-width: 880px; margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .article-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--cyan); }
  .article-hero .article-meta {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
    gap: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .article-hero .article-meta .dot {
    width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  }
  .article-hero .article-meta strong { color: white; font-weight: 500; }

  .article-body {
    max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 80px 28px 60px;
    color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.78;
  }
  .article-body > p,
  .article-body > ul,
  .article-body > ol,
  .article-body > pre,
  .article-body > blockquote,
  .article-body > .article-cta-card,
  .article-body > .article-pullquote,
  .article-body > h2,
  .article-body > h3,
  .article-body > figure { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .article-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .article-body h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.18; letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    color: var(--heading); margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .article-body h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--cyan); }
  .article-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--heading); margin-top: 36px; margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .article-body a {
    color: var(--heading); border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--cyan);
    transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  }
  .article-body a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
  .article-body strong { color: var(--heading); font-weight: 600; }
  .article-body em { font-style: italic; }
  .article-body ul, .article-body ol {
    padding-left: 0; margin-left: 8px;
  }
  .article-body ul li, .article-body ol li {
    padding: 6px 0 6px 28px; position: relative;
    font-size: 1.04rem; line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .article-body ul li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 16px;
    width: 12px; height: 6px;
    border-left: 1.5px solid var(--cyan); border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--cyan);
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
  }
  .article-body ol { counter-reset: ord; }
  .article-body ol li { counter-increment: ord; }
  .article-body ol li::before {
    content: counter(ord) ".";
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 6px;
    color: var(--cyan); font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .article-body code {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cyan-2);
    padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: 'SFMono-Regular', Consolas, 'Liberation Mono', Menlo, monospace;
    font-size: 0.92em;
  }
  .article-body pre {
    background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    padding: 24px 28px; border-radius: 12px;
    overflow-x: auto; line-height: 1.55; font-size: 0.92rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .article-body pre code {
    background: transparent; color: inherit; padding: 0;
    font-size: 1em; border-radius: 0;
  }
  .article-body blockquote {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--cyan);
    padding: 8px 24px; margin-left: 0;
    color: var(--gray); font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.04rem;
  }
  .article-body blockquote p { margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .article-body figure img {
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  }
  .article-body figure figcaption {
    margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray); font-style: italic;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .article-pullquote {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
    font-style: italic; color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.3; padding: 32px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    margin: 48px 0;
  }
  .article-pullquote em { color: var(--cyan); font-style: italic; }

  .article-cta-card {
    background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 32px 36px;
    margin: 48px 0; display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 24px; align-items: center;
  }
  .article-cta-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .article-cta-card h4 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--cyan); }
  .article-cta-card p {
    color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.94rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .article-cta-card .cta-action {
    flex-shrink: 0; align-self: center;
  }

  /* Author block */
  .article-author {
    max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    display: flex; gap: 22px; align-items: center;
  }
  .article-author .avatar {
    flex-shrink: 0; width: 72px; height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  }
  .article-author .author-meta strong {
    display: block; color: var(--navy);
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .article-author .author-meta {
    color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.5;
  }

  /* Related posts row */
  .related-posts-section {
    background: var(--paper); padding: 80px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  }
  .related-posts-section h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 36px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .related-posts-section h3 em { color: var(--cyan); font-style: italic; }

  /* ───── BLOG RESPONSIVE ───── */
  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .featured-post { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .featured-post .post-card-body { padding: 32px 28px; }
    .featured-post .post-cover { min-height: 220px; }
    .newsletter-card { padding: 36px 28px; }
    .newsletter-card .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
    .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
    .newsletter-form button { width: 100%; }
    .article-cta-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .article-cta-card .cta-action { width: 100%; }
    .article-cta-card .cta-action a { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .article-body { padding: 56px 24px 40px; }
  }

  /* ───── ABOUT / BIO CARD ───── */
  .about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
  .about-card {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 28px; color: white; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,194,255,0.25);
  }
  /* photo card (About): a touch smaller */
  .about-card { max-width: 400px; }
  /* full photo shown (zoomed out), top-aligned; name sits on the navy strip below */
  .about-card .about-headshot {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; object-position: center top;
    border: none; border-radius: 18px;
  }
  /* subtle navy gradient at the very bottom so the name stays readable */
  .about-card::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6,20,39,0.97) 4%, rgba(6,20,39,0.55) 18%, rgba(6,20,39,0) 30%);
  }
  .about-card .signature {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 4rem; line-height: 0.9;
    color: var(--cyan); position: relative; z-index: 2;
  }
  .about-card .meta {
    position: relative; z-index: 2; font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  }
  .about-card .meta strong {
    display: block; color: white; font-size: 1.05rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: none; margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 500;
  }
  .about-body p {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.45; font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .about-body p em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent-ink); }
  .about-body .signoff {
    font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--gray); font-family: var(--sans);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  /* slim founder block (home About teaser: no card) */
  .about-slim {
    max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 22px;
  }
  .about-slim p {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.3vw, 1.6rem);
    line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ink);
  }
  .about-slim p em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent-ink); }
  .about-slim .about-slim-sign {
    font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gray); letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }

  /* ───── FAQ ACCORDION ───── */
  .faq-list { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .faq-item {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  }
  .faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--cyan); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
  .faq-item summary {
    list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 26px 28px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px;
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--navy); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .faq-toggle {
    flex-shrink: 0; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--cyan); display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: var(--cyan); transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  }
  .faq-item[open] .faq-toggle { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--cyan); color: var(--navy); }
  .faq-answer { padding: 0 28px 28px; color: var(--gray); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 700px; }

  /* ───── SERVICES PAGE: FEATURE BLOCK ───── */
  .feature-block {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 44px 40px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr; gap: 28px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  }
  .feature-block:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
  .feature-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--cyan-soft); color: var(--cyan);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
  }
  .feature-block h3 { font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .feature-block .feature-desc { color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 22px; max-width: 640px; }
  .feature-block ul.deliverables { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px 24px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .feature-block ul.deliverables li {
    color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.94rem;
    padding-left: 24px; position: relative;
  }
  .feature-block ul.deliverables li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 8px;
    width: 12px; height: 6px;
    border-left: 1.5px solid var(--cyan); border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--cyan);
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
  }
  .feature-block .price-from {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line); padding-top: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .feature-block .price-from strong { color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.01em; text-transform: none; }

  /* feature proof line (real, generalized outcome) */
  .feature-block .feature-proof {
    font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.5;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--cyan); padding: 2px 0 2px 14px;
    margin: 0 0 22px; max-width: 640px;
  }

  /* Cost-compare chip: two-value visual instead of a plain "$X vs $Y"
     sentence, for the one card where the number itself is the pitch. */
  .cost-compare {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    padding: 14px 20px; margin: 0 0 18px;
    background: var(--gray-soft); border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .cost-compare .cc-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
  .cost-compare .cc-val {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-style: italic;
    color: var(--accent-ink); line-height: 1;
  }
  .cost-compare .cc-item-high .cc-val { color: var(--gray); }
  .cost-compare .cc-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray);
  }
  .cost-compare .cc-vs {
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray);
  }
  @media (max-width: 520px) {
    .cost-compare { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
  }

  /* ───── WHO THIS IS FOR (verticals) ───── */
  .vertical-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .vertical-chip {
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px 20px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .vertical-chip:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .vertical-chip .v-eyebrow {
    display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--heading); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .vertical-chip .v-eg { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.45; }

  /* ───── PRICING ANCHOR LINE ───── */
  .price-anchor {
    text-align: center; margin: 0 auto 40px; max-width: 760px;
    font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .price-anchor strong {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--heading); letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .price-anchor span:last-child { display: block; margin-top: 6px; color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.95rem; }

  /* ───── RESULTS PAGE: CASE STORY ───── */
  .case-story {
    background: white; border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    margin-bottom: 64px;
  }
  .case-header {
    background: var(--navy); color: white;
    padding: 44px 48px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .case-header .case-id {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--cyan); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .case-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem);
    color: white; line-height: 1.2; max-width: 600px;
  }
  .case-header h2 em { color: var(--cyan); font-style: italic; }
  .case-bigstat {
    text-align: right; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .case-bigstat .stat {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--cyan);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .case-bigstat .stat-label {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 6px;
  }
  .case-body {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0;
  }
  .case-col { padding: 40px; border-right: 1px solid var(--gray-line); }
  .case-col:last-child { border-right: 0; }
  .case-col-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600; color: var(--cyan); margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .case-col-tag::before { content: ''; width: 16px; height: 1px; background: var(--cyan); }
  .case-col h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.3; }
  .case-col p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .case-col ul { margin-top: 8px; }
  .case-col ul li {
    color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding-left: 22px; position: relative; padding-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .case-col ul li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 8px;
    width: 10px; height: 5px;
    border-left: 1.5px solid var(--cyan); border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--cyan);
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
  }

  .case-quote {
    padding: 36px 48px; background: var(--paper);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.35rem; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--navy);
    display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .case-quote::before {
    content: '\201C'; font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--cyan);
    font-size: 4rem; line-height: 0.6; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .case-quote::after {
    content: '\201D'; font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--cyan);
    font-size: 4rem; line-height: 0.2; flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: flex-end; margin-left: -8px;
  }
  .case-quote .quote-author {
    display: block; font-family: var(--sans); font-style: normal;
    font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 14px;
  }
  .case-quote .quote-author strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }

  /* ───── RESULTS: REVIEW-LED CASE CARD (review is the hero) ───── */
  .case-review { padding: 0; }
  .cr-hero { background: var(--navy); color: white; padding: 48px 52px; }
  .cr-top {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 26px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .cr-id {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--cyan);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .cr-stars { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: 3px; white-space: nowrap; }
  .cr-stars b { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.15rem; letter-spacing: 0; margin-left: 10px; }
  .cr-quote {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.9vw, 2.15rem); line-height: 1.36; color: white;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em; max-width: 840px;
  }
  .cr-quote em { color: var(--cyan); font-style: italic; }
  .cr-author {
    display: block; margin-top: 24px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .cr-author strong { color: white; font-weight: 600; }
  .cr-stat {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--cyan);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .cr-stat small { font-style: normal; font-size: 0.42em; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
  .cr-foot { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .cr-col { padding: 32px 52px; }
  .cr-col:first-child { border-right: 1px solid var(--gray-line); }
  .cr-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600; color: var(--cyan); margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .cr-tag::before { content: ''; width: 16px; height: 1px; background: var(--cyan); }
  .cr-col p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.6; }
  .cr-col strong { color: var(--heading); }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .cr-hero { padding: 36px 30px; }
    .cr-foot { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .cr-col { padding: 28px 30px; }
    .cr-col:first-child { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-line); }
  }

  /* ───── CTA BANNER ───── */
  .cta-banner {
    background: var(--navy); color: white; text-align: center;
    padding: 90px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .cta-banner::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(600px circle at 50% 110%, rgba(0,194,255,0.25), transparent 60%);
  }
  .cta-banner-inner { position: relative; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
  .cta-banner h2 { color: white; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.2rem); margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .cta-banner h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--cyan); }
  .cta-banner .meta { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 20px; }
  .cta-banner .cta-alt { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 34px; }
  .cta-banner .cta-alt a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px; transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .cta-banner .cta-alt a:hover, .cta-banner .cta-alt a:focus-visible { color: var(--cyan); }

  /* ───── CONTACT: CALENDLY EMBED ───── */
  .calendly-frame {
    background: white; border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); min-height: 720px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .calendly-frame iframe { width: 100%; min-height: 720px; border: 0; display: block; }
  .calendly-skeleton {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.9rem; pointer-events: none;
    background: var(--paper);
  }
  .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
  .expect-list { padding-top: 8px; }
  .expect-list li {
    padding: 18px 0 18px 38px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
    position: relative; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .expect-list li:first-child { border-top: 0; }
  .expect-list li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 26px;
    width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cyan-soft);
    background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 9px, var(--cyan) 9px, var(--cyan) 13px, transparent 13px),
                      linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 9px, var(--cyan) 9px, var(--cyan) 13px, transparent 13px);
  }

  /* ───── ABOUT PAGE: PRINCIPLES / VALUES ───── */
  .principles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
  .principle {
    padding: 32px 28px; background: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); border-radius: 14px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  }
  .principle:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .principle .num {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--cyan);
    font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block;
  }
  .principle h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .principle p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.95rem; }

  /* ───── ABOUT: STATS STRIP ───── */
  .stat-strip {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; align-items: start;
    padding: 56px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  }
  .stat-strip .stat-cell { text-align: left; }
  .stat-strip .stat-num {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem);
    color: var(--accent-ink); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .stat-strip .stat-num span { color: var(--accent-ink) !important; }
  .stat-strip .stat-lead .stat-num { font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 6vw, 4.6rem); }
  .stat-strip .stat-lead .stat-label { max-width: 320px; }
  .stat-strip .stat-lead .tally { max-width: 320px; margin-top: 14px; }
  .stat-strip .stat-label { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.45; max-width: 220px; }
  .section-dark .stat-strip { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
  .section-dark .stat-strip .stat-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
  .section-dark .stat-strip .stat-num,
  .section-dark .stat-strip .stat-num span { color: var(--cyan) !important; }

  /* ───── FOOTER ───── */
  .site-footer {
    background: var(--navy-deep); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    padding: 60px 0 32px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .footer-col h4 {
    color: white; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .footer-col h4:not(:first-child) { margin-top: 26px; }
  .footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .footer-col a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); transition: color 0.2s; }
  .footer-col a:hover, .footer-col a:focus-visible { color: var(--cyan); }
  .footer-col .footer-tagline {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55; margin-top: 14px; max-width: 280px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 28px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .site-footer a:hover, .site-footer a:focus-visible { color: var(--cyan); }
  .footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 14px; }
  .footer-socials a {
    display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
    width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  }
  .footer-socials a:hover, .footer-socials a:focus-visible {
    color: var(--cyan); border-color: var(--cyan); transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  /* ───── REVEAL ANIMATION ───── */
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.9s ease, transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1); }
  .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .reveal[data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
  .reveal[data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
  .reveal[data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

  /* ───── RESPONSIVE ───── */
  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .hero { padding: 130px 0 80px; }
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
    .module { max-width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .grid-3, .grid-2, .pricing-grid, .steps, .principles, .stat-strip, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .consult-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
    .rung:nth-child(2), .rung:nth-child(3), .rung:nth-child(4) { margin-left: 0; }
    .ledger-row { grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr; gap: 20px; padding: 28px 0; }
    .who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .who-grid .who-lead { padding: 32px 28px; }
    .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .proof-grid .outcome.featured { grid-row: auto; }
    .stat-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .vertical-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .steps.steps-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .steps::before { display: none; }
    .price.featured { transform: none; }
    .price.featured:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .about-card { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; max-height: 520px; padding: 24px; }
    .about-card .signature { font-size: 3rem; }
    .about-body p { font-size: 1.25rem; }
    .nav-cta { padding: 9px 16px; font-size: 0.84rem; }
    .section-head { margin-bottom: 44px; }
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .nav-toggle { display: inline-grid; }
    .nav.mobile-open .nav-links {
      display: flex; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
      flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
      background: var(--navy); padding: 12px 28px 20px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .nav.mobile-open .nav-links a { display: block; padding: 16px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); font-size: 1.15rem; }
    .nav.mobile-open .nav-links li:first-child a { border-top: 0; }
    .faq-item summary { padding: 22px 22px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .faq-answer { padding: 0 22px 22px; }
    .feature-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 32px 28px; }
    .feature-block ul.deliverables { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .addon-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .addon-card { grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; }
    .addon-price { grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: left; padding-top: 8px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--gray-line); }
    .addon-card-tiered-head { grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; }
    .addon-card-tiered-head .addon-price { grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: left; padding-top: 8px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--gray-line); }
    .mini-tier-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .custom-quote-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .case-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .case-col { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-line); padding: 32px; }
    .case-col:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
    .case-header { padding: 36px 32px; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .case-bigstat { text-align: left; }
    .case-quote { padding: 28px 32px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 520px) {
    .container, .container-narrow { padding: 0 20px; }
    .logo-img, .nav.scrolled .logo-img { height: 30px; }
    .vertical-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .price-anchor strong { font-size: 1.3rem; }
    .hero { padding: 120px 0 70px; }
    .hero-visual { display: none; }
    .hero-grid { gap: 0; }
    .pain, .tile, .price, .principle { padding: 28px 24px; }
    .btn-primary { padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 0.95rem; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .hero .actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .hero .meta { text-align: center; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .steps.steps-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
      animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
      animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
      transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    }
    .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    /* Hero module: skip assembly, show the finished state. */
    .module .m-frame, .module .m-pin, .module .m-core, .module .m-core-label,
    .module .m-node, .module .m-node-label, .module .m-node-sub,
    .module .m-link, .module .m-status {
      animation: none !important; opacity: 1; stroke-dashoffset: 0; transform: none;
    }
    .module .m-link { opacity: 0.65; }
    .module .m-pulse { animation: none !important; opacity: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  }

  /* ================================================================ */
  /* THEME LAYER: dark default + light toggle (semantic tokens)       */
  /* Re-declares page/text/line tokens per theme; brand navy + cyan    */
  /* stay fixed. "Brand-moment" dark bands (hero, CTA, footer, nav,    */
  /* featured price, about/case/newsletter cards) stay navy in BOTH    */
  /* themes by design.                                                 */
  /* ================================================================ */
  :root {
    color-scheme: dark;
    --paper: #071a2e;        /* page background (DARK default) */
    --bg-2: #0b2742;         /* alternating / raised section */
    --surface: #112f4e;      /* cards sitting on the page */
    --surface-2: #163a5e;    /* raised / table head / hover */
    --ink: #eaf2fb;          /* primary text */
    --gray: rgba(226,238,250,0.62);  /* muted text */
    --heading: #ffffff;      /* headings on page surfaces */
    --gray-line: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    --gray-soft: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    --feature-bg: #0A2540;   /* navy brand band: both themes */
    --feature-deep: #061829;
    --accent-ink: #00C2FF;   /* accent used AS TEXT on themed surfaces (AA-safe per theme) */
    --shadow-card: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.24), 0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.34);
    --shadow-pop: 0 18px 52px rgba(0,0,0,0.48);
  }
  :root[data-theme="light"] {
    color-scheme: light;
    --paper: #FAFAF6;
    --bg-2: #FFFFFF;
    --surface: #FFFFFF;
    --surface-2: #FAFAF6;
    --ink: #07101F;
    --gray: #5C6B82;
    --heading: #0A2540;
    --gray-line: rgba(10,37,64,0.12);
    --gray-soft: #E8ECF2;
    --feature-bg: #0A2540;
    --feature-deep: #061829;
    --accent-ink: #006BA6;   /* darker accent: 4.5:1+ on white, paper, and gray-soft chips */
    --shadow-card: 0 1px 2px rgba(10,37,64,0.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(10,37,64,0.06);
    --shadow-pop: 0 12px 40px rgba(10,37,64,0.12);
  }

  /* smooth cross-fade on toggle (reduced-motion block above disables it) */
  body.hts-page,
  .pain, .price, .tile, .faq-item, .feature-block, .principle, .case-story,
  .post-card, .featured-post, .addon-card, .compare-table, .calendly-frame,
  .cat-chip, .step-num, .outcome.on-light, .compare-table thead th {
    transition: background-color .4s ease, border-color .4s ease, color .25s ease;
  }

  /* section backgrounds */
  .section-white { background: var(--bg-2); }
  .section-dark  { background: var(--feature-bg); }    /* always-dark brand band */

  /* default heading colour now theme-aware (dark-band rules win via higher specificity) */
  h2, h3 { color: var(--heading); }

  /* light-surface CARDS → themed surface */
  .pain, .price, .post-card, .featured-post, .addon-card, .faq-item,
  .feature-block, .principle, .case-story, .compare-table, .calendly-frame,
  .outcome.on-light, .cat-chip { background: var(--surface); }

  /* paper-backed blocks → page surface */
  .case-quote, .article-cta-card, .related-posts-section, .calendly-skeleton { background: var(--bg-2); }

  /* headings/labels that were hard-navy on light surfaces */
  .price-amount, .price .btn-outline, .feature-block h3, .feature-block .price-from strong,
  .faq-item summary, .addon-body h3, .addon-price .num, .post-card h3, .featured-post h2,
  .case-col h3, .case-quote, .case-quote .quote-author strong, .about-body p,
  .compare-table .row-label, .compare-table thead th,
  .article-cta-card h4, .article-pullquote, .article-author .author-meta strong,
  .post-pagination a, .post-pagination span, .btn-ghost { color: var(--heading); }

  /* compare-table head distinct surface; featured col stays navy */
  .compare-table thead th { background: var(--surface-2); }
  .compare-table thead th.col-featured { background: var(--feature-bg); color: #fff; }

  /* step circle + ghost button + dark eyebrow stay legible in dark theme.
     .eyebrow.dark override is DARK-THEME ONLY: unscoped it also painted
     light mode cyan-on-paper (1.9:1). Light mode falls back to navy. */
  .step-num { background: var(--surface); color: var(--heading); }
  .btn-ghost { border-color: var(--gray-line); }
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) .eyebrow.dark { color: var(--cyan); }
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) .eyebrow.dark::before { background: var(--cyan); }

  /* ───── THEME TOGGLE BUTTON (lives in the always-dark nav) ───── */
  .theme-toggle {
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 999px;
    display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    transition: color .2s, border-color .2s, background .2s, transform .2s;
  }
  .theme-toggle:hover, .theme-toggle:focus-visible {
    color: var(--cyan); border-color: var(--cyan); transform: translateY(-1px);
  }
  .theme-toggle .icon-sun { display: none; }
  .theme-toggle .icon-moon { display: block; }
  :root[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle .icon-sun { display: block; }
  :root[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle .icon-moon { display: none; }

  /* ================================================================ */
  /* AESTHETIC PASS 2026-07: depth, texture, and touch feedback        */
  /* (additive: sits after the theme layer so both themes inherit it)  */
  /* ================================================================ */

  ::selection { background: var(--cyan); color: var(--navy); }

  /* Directional light on section surfaces: one consistent source,
     upper-right, so adjacent bands never read as flat panels. */
  .section-paper { background: linear-gradient(200deg, var(--bg-2) -25%, var(--paper) 42%); }
  .section-white { background: linear-gradient(20deg, var(--paper) -30%, var(--bg-2) 45%); }

  /* Pressed feedback on every primary action (hover lift already exists). */
  .btn-primary:active, .nav-cta:active, .price .btn-fill:active,
  .newsletter-form button:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.985); }
  .btn-ghost:active, .price .btn-outline:active { transform: scale(0.985); }

  /* Serif italic accents get a whisper of cyan halation on dark bands,
     matching the film-grade halation of the hero backdrop. */
  .section-dark h2 em, .hero h1 em, .cta-banner h2 em {
    text-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.35);
  }

  /* ───── STICKY MOBILE CTA BAR ───── */
  .mobile-cta { display: none; }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .mobile-cta {
      position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 95;
      display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center;
      padding: 11px 16px calc(11px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
      background: rgba(6,24,41,0.94);
      backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(12px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(12px);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .mobile-cta .btn-primary { flex: 1; justify-content: center; padding: 13px 18px; width: auto; }
    .mobile-cta .mc-call {
      flex-shrink: 0; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px;
      display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    }
    body.hts-page { padding-bottom: 74px; }
  }