/* ==========================================================================
   Car Accident Clinics - marketing homepage
   Clinical but warm: healthcare meets modern SaaS.
   Palette: warm ivory paper, deep pine ink, persimmon action, teal trust.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Color system */
  --pine-950: #071A16;
  --pine-900: #0B201C;
  --pine-800: #12332B;
  --pine-700: #1B463A;
  --pine-600: #255C4C;
  --pine-500: #2E7562;
  --pine-300: #A8C4B8;
  --pine-100: #DDEAE3;
  --paper: #F6F3EC;
  --paper-2: #EFEBE1;
  --cream: #FFFDF8;
  --persimmon: #D95C36;
  --persimmon-deep: #BC4826;
  --persimmon-soft: #F8E4DB;
  --teal: #2A8C77;
  --teal-soft: #DDF0EA;
  --gold: #C99A3F;
  --gold-soft: #F4EAD3;
  --ink: #17221E;
  --ink-soft: #3E4C46;
  --muted: #5C6B64;
  --line: #E2DCCC;
  --line-dark: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.16);

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: "Fraunces", Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: "Instrument Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "IBM Plex Mono", "SF Mono", monospace;

  /* Type scale: 8 steps on a 17px base. One size per role, no ad-hoc values. */
  --t-chip: 0.6875rem;    /* 11.7px - uppercase chips and badges */
  --t-micro: 0.75rem;     /* 12.8px - eyebrows, labels, meta */
  --t-small: 0.875rem;    /* 14.9px - secondary text, links, captions */
  --t-body-sm: 0.9375rem; /* 15.9px - card body copy */
  --t-body: 1rem;         /* 17px - body */
  --t-lead: 1.1875rem;    /* 20.2px - hero sub, section ledes, intros */
  --t-h4: 1.375rem;       /* 23.4px - card and panel titles */
  --t-h3: 1.75rem;        /* 29.8px - block titles */
  --t-h2: clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3.1rem);   /* 37.4 - 52.7px - section titles */
  --t-h1: clamp(2.9rem, 5.6vw, 4.75rem);  /* 49.3 - 80.8px - hero */

  /* Line heights, tuned per role */
  --lh-display: 0.99;
  --lh-title: 1.14;
  --lh-snug: 1.3;
  --lh-body: 1.6;

  /* Measures: max line lengths */
  --measure: 58ch;
  --measure-lead: 46ch;

  /* Shadows: layered, color-tinted */
  --shadow-soft: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 32, 28, 0.05), 0 10px 28px rgba(11, 32, 28, 0.07), 0 30px 80px rgba(11, 32, 28, 0.09);
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 0 rgba(11, 32, 28, 0.04), 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 32, 28, 0.05), 0 18px 44px rgba(11, 32, 28, 0.10);
  --shadow-float: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 32, 28, 0.08), 0 24px 64px rgba(11, 32, 28, 0.22);

  /* Spacing tokens */
  --space-1: 4px;
  --space-2: 8px;
  --space-3: 12px;
  --space-4: 16px;
  --space-5: 24px;
  --space-6: 32px;
  --space-7: 48px;
  --space-8: 64px;
  --space-9: 96px;
  --space-10: 128px;
  --gap-heading: var(--space-6); /* heading to supporting paragraph */

  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  --header-h: 76px;
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ============================== RESET ============================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
html.js-smooth { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; }
button { font: inherit; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 560; }
p { margin: 0; }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(20px, 4vw, 32px);
}

/* ============================== GRAIN ============================== */
.grain {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.05;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--pine-900);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  z-index: 3000;
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* ============================== TYPE HELPERS ============================== */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-micro);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pine-600);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.eyebrow-on-dark { color: var(--teal); }

.section-title {
  font-size: var(--t-h2);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--pine-900);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.title-on-dark { color: var(--cream); }
.title-em { color: var(--persimmon); font-style: italic; font-weight: 480; }

.section-lede {
  font-size: var(--t-lead);
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: var(--measure-lead);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
}
.lede-on-dark {
  font-size: var(--t-lead);
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.82);
  max-width: var(--measure-lead);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
}

/* Vertical rhythm: a heading always sits clear of the copy that supports it */
.section-title + .section-lede,
.section-title + .lede-on-dark,
.section-title + .about-body,
.designer-statement + .designer-sub,
.cta-title + .cta-sub,
.newsletter-title + .newsletter-sub { margin-top: var(--gap-heading); }
.section-head.center { gap: 0; }
.section-head.center .section-title + .section-lede { text-wrap: pretty; }

.section-head { margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.section-head.center { text-align: center; display: grid; justify-items: center; }
.section-head.center .section-lede { max-width: 68ch; }
.section-head.split {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.section-head.split .section-lede.side { max-width: 40ch; }

/* ============================== BUTTONS ============================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--t-body-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring), background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn svg { flex: 0 0 auto; transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn:active { transform: scale(0.97); }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--persimmon);
  color: #FFF9F5;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(122, 42, 18, 0.25), 0 10px 24px rgba(217, 92, 54, 0.30);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--persimmon-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(122, 42, 18, 0.25), 0 16px 36px rgba(217, 92, 54, 0.36); }

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--pine-800);
  border-color: var(--pine-300);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--pine-600); background: rgba(11, 32, 28, 0.04); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-ghost-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.35);
}
.btn-ghost-dark:hover { border-color: var(--cream); background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.06); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-light {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--pine-900);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(7, 26, 22, 0.3), 0 14px 34px rgba(7, 26, 22, 0.35);
}
.btn-light:hover { background: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-ghost-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.35);
}
.btn-ghost-light:hover { border-color: var(--cream); background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.08); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-lg { padding: 16px 34px; font-size: var(--t-body); }
.btn-small { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: var(--t-small); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

/* ============================== HEADER ============================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 220, 204, 0.9);
}
.header-inner {
  height: var(--header-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; }
.brand-mark { flex: 0 0 auto; border-radius: 10px; }
.brand-word { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 640;
  font-size: var(--t-body);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--pine-900);
}
.brand-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-chip);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.main-nav ul { display: flex; gap: clamp(16px, 2.2vw, 34px); }
.main-nav a {
  position: relative;
  font-size: var(--t-small);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--pine-800);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.main-nav a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--persimmon);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}
.main-nav a:hover { color: var(--persimmon-deep); }
.main-nav a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  padding: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--pine-900);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-5) var(--space-7);
}
.mobile-nav ul { display: grid; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.mobile-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 4px;
  font-size: var(--t-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: block; animation: navDrop 0.3s var(--ease-spring); }
@keyframes navDrop { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 32, 28, 0.05), 0 12px 32px rgba(11, 32, 28, 0.08);
}

/* ============================== TRUST BAR ============================== */
.trustbar {
  background: var(--pine-900);
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.85);
  font-size: var(--t-micro);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trustbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(14px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  padding-block: 10px;
  min-height: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trustbar-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; white-space: nowrap; color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.85); }
.trustbar-item svg { color: var(--teal); }
.trustbar-dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--persimmon); opacity: 0.8; }

/* ============================== HERO ============================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px) 0 clamp(64px, 8vw, 110px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 700px at 85% -10%, rgba(42, 140, 119, 0.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at -10% 110%, rgba(217, 92, 54, 0.08), transparent 60%),
    var(--paper);
}
.hero-glow { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(90px); }
.hero-glow-a { width: 520px; height: 520px; right: -140px; top: -160px; background: rgba(42, 140, 119, 0.16); }
.hero-glow-b { width: 460px; height: 460px; left: -180px; bottom: -220px; background: rgba(217, 92, 54, 0.10); }
.hero-dots { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.5; mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black, transparent 70%); }

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.06fr) minmax(0, 0.94fr);
  gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: var(--t-h1);
  line-height: var(--lh-display);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--pine-900);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.hero-standout {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.18em;
  color: var(--persimmon);
}
.hero-standout em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 460;
  color: var(--pine-700);
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: var(--t-lead);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 52ch;
  text-wrap: pretty;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-7);
}
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  max-width: 420px;
}
.hero-ctas .btn {
  flex: 1 1 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.hero-ctas .btn-ghost { justify-content: center; }
.hero-trust {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--t-small);
  color: var(--muted);
}
.hero-trust svg { color: var(--teal); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.hero-stats {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--pine-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.hero-stat-label { font-size: var(--t-small); color: var(--muted); }
.hero-stat-divider { width: 1px; height: 44px; background: var(--line); }

.placeholder-num {
  display: inline-block;
  min-width: 1.2em;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 2px dashed var(--pine-300);
  color: var(--pine-600);
  cursor: help;
}

/* ---- Hero visual: map card ---- */
.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.map-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(185, 207, 195, 0.6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
}
.map-svg { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.map-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(11, 32, 28, 0.06));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pin { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; animation: pinPulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
.pin-b { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.pin-c { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.pin-d { animation-delay: 1.8s; }
.pin-e { animation-delay: 2.4s; }
@keyframes pinPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.22); }
}

.arc { stroke-dashoffset: 0; animation: arcFlow 2.6s linear infinite; }
.arc-b { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
.arc-c { animation-delay: 1.7s; }
.arc-d { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
@keyframes arcFlow {
  0% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  100% { stroke-dashoffset: -26; }
}
.patient { animation: patientBlink 2.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.patient-b { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
.patient-c { animation-delay: 1.7s; }
.patient-d { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
@keyframes patientBlink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.35; }
}

.finder-card {
  position: absolute;
  right: 18px;
  bottom: 18px;
  left: auto;
  width: min(58%, 300px);
  background: rgba(255, 253, 248, 0.97);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
  animation: floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.finder-card-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.finder-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-chip);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  color: #8A6824;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.finder-check { flex: 0 0 auto; }
.finder-domain {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--t-body);
  color: var(--pine-900);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.finder-line { font-size: var(--t-small); color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55; }

.map-search-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background: var(--pine-900);
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.9);
  font-size: var(--t-small);
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.map-search-pill svg { color: var(--teal); }

@keyframes floaty {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-9px); }
}

/* ============================== PROBLEM ============================== */
.problem {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 110% 0%, rgba(46, 117, 98, 0.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at -10% 100%, rgba(217, 92, 54, 0.10), transparent 55%),
    var(--pine-900);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: clamp(80px, 9vw, 128px) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.problem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: start;
}

.serp-mock {
  background: var(--pine-800);
  border: 1px solid rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(7, 26, 22, 0.4);
  transform: rotate(-1.2deg);
}
.serp-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.14);
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: var(--t-small);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.serp-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.07);
}
.serp-avatar { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 7px; background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.14); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.serp-lines { flex: 1; display: grid; gap: 5px; }
.serp-lines i { display: block; height: 7px; border-radius: 4px; background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.14); }
.serp-lines i:last-child { width: 60%; }
.serp-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-chip);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.18);
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.serp-row.serp-yours {
  background: rgba(42, 140, 119, 0.16);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--teal);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.serp-yours .serp-tag { color: var(--teal); border-color: rgba(42, 140, 119, 0.5); }

.stat-callout {
  margin-top: var(--space-7);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--persimmon);
  background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.04);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
}
.stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 620;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--persimmon);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-text { color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.8); font-size: var(--t-body-sm); max-width: 52ch; }

/* ============================== METHOD ============================== */
.method {
  padding: clamp(80px, 9vw, 120px) 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.benefit-loop {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-block: var(--space-6);
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}
.benefit-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  width: max-content;
  animation: loopScroll 34s linear infinite;
}
.benefit-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes loopScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.benefit-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-h4);
  font-weight: 520;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--pine-800);
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--cream);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 32, 28, 0.04);
}
.benefit-join {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--persimmon);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ============================== SOLUTIONS ============================== */
.solutions {
  padding: clamp(80px, 9vw, 128px) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper) 0%, var(--paper-2) 100%);
}
.section-label-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-small);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pine-900);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.section-label::first-letter { color: var(--persimmon); }
.section-label-rule {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line), transparent);
}
.solution-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.solution-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-6) var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.solution-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--persimmon), var(--teal));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.solution-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: var(--pine-300);
}
.solution-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.solution-top { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; }
.solution-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  color: var(--pine-700);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 13px;
  padding: 9px;
}
.solution-card:hover .solution-icon { color: var(--persimmon); }
.solution-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-micro);
  color: var(--pine-300);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.solution-title {
  font-size: var(--t-h4);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--pine-900);
}
.solution-body { font-size: var(--t-body-sm); color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; }
.solution-price {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-micro);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--pine-600);
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--line);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
}
.solution-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-chip);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 7px 14px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ============================== PRICING ============================== */
.pricing {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(80px, 9vw, 128px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1000px 600px at 50% -20%, rgba(42, 140, 119, 0.18), transparent 65%),
    var(--pine-900);
  color: var(--cream);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pricing-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.plan-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(7, 26, 22, 0.5);
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.plan-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--pine-900), var(--pine-700));
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: var(--space-7);
}
.plan-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-chip);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pine-900);
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.plan-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.plan-chip-intro {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--persimmon);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.plan-id .plan-chip { margin-bottom: 0; }
.plan-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-h4);
  font-weight: 560;
  color: var(--cream);
  max-width: 30ch;
}
.plan-price { text-align: right; }
.plan-amount {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 640;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--persimmon);
}
.plan-amount .plan-period { font-size: 0.5em; font-weight: 520; color: var(--cream); }
.plan-note { font-size: var(--t-micro); color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.72); }

.plan-table { display: grid; }
.plan-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-7);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.plan-row dt { font-weight: 600; color: var(--pine-900); font-size: var(--t-body-sm); }
.plan-row dd { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: var(--t-body-sm); text-align: right; }
.plan-row dd strong { color: var(--pine-900); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.06em; }
.plan-row-wide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.plan-row-wide dd { text-align: left; }
.muted { opacity: 0.7; }

.plan-total {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: var(--persimmon-soft);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-7);
}
.plan-total-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-micro);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--persimmon-deep);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.plan-total-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.875rem;
  font-weight: 640;
  color: var(--pine-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.plan-total-plus { font-size: 0.55em; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted); }
.plan-renewal { font-size: var(--t-small); color: var(--pine-800); }

.plan-addons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-7) 0;
}
.addon-chip {
  font-size: var(--t-small);
  color: var(--pine-800);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 9px 18px;
}
.addon-chip b { color: var(--persimmon-deep); font-weight: 650; }

.plan-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-7) var(--space-7);
}

.anchor-line {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: flex-start;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: var(--space-8) auto 0;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.05);
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.85);
  font-size: var(--t-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.anchor-icon { flex: 0 0 auto; color: var(--teal); margin-top: 3px; }
.anchor-line strong { color: var(--cream); }

/* ============================== ROADMAP ============================== */
.roadmap {
  padding: clamp(80px, 9vw, 128px) 0;
  background: var(--paper);
}
.roadmap-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  position: relative;
}
.roadmap-track::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 34px;
  left: 4%;
  right: 4%;
  height: 2px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal) 0 33%, var(--gold) 33% 66%, var(--pine-300) 66% 100%);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.phase-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}
.phase-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.phase-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.phase-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-micro);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pine-600);
}
.phase-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-chip);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid;
}
.phase-live { color: #17694F; background: var(--teal-soft); border-color: rgba(42, 140, 119, 0.5); }
.phase-dev { color: #8A6824; background: var(--gold-soft); border-color: rgba(201, 154, 63, 0.5); }
.phase-planned { color: var(--muted); background: var(--paper); border-color: var(--line); }
.phase-title {
  font-size: var(--t-h4);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--pine-900);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.phase-list { display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); }
.phase-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  font-size: var(--t-body-sm);
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.phase-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 2px;
  top: 9px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--teal-soft);
}
/* ============================== INSIGHTS ============================== */
.insights {
  padding: clamp(80px, 9vw, 128px) 0;
  background: var(--paper-2);
}
.article-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.article-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
  will-change: transform;
}
.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.article-cover svg { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.article-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  flex: 1;
}
.article-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-chip);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--persimmon-deep);
  background: var(--persimmon-soft);
  align-self: flex-start;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 5px 12px;
}
.article-title {
  font-size: var(--t-h4);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--pine-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.article-excerpt { font-size: var(--t-body-sm); color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; flex: 1; }
.article-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: var(--t-small);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--pine-700);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.article-card:hover .article-link { color: var(--persimmon-deep); }
.article-link svg { transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring); }
.article-card:hover .article-link svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ============================== TRUST ============================== */
.trust {
  padding: clamp(80px, 9vw, 128px) 0;
  background: var(--paper);
}
.quote-shell {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.quote-mark { color: var(--pine-100); margin: 0 auto var(--space-5); }
.quote-placeholder {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--t-h3);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--pine-800);
  max-width: 42ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.quote-attr-placeholder {
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-micro);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--pine-600);
}
.quote-note {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--t-small);
  color: var(--muted);
}

.trust-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: var(--space-8) auto 0;
}
.trust-row li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--t-small);
  color: var(--pine-800);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}
.trust-row li:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.trust-row svg { color: var(--teal); flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* ============================== ABOUT ============================== */
.about {
  padding: clamp(80px, 9vw, 128px) 0;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
}
.about-visual svg { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.about-body {
  font-size: var(--t-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: var(--measure);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.about-body strong { color: var(--pine-800); }
.about-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3); }
.about-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-micro);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pine-700);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 9px 18px;
}

/* ============================== FOOTER CTA ============================== */
.footer-cta {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(88px, 10vw, 148px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 50% 130%, rgba(217, 92, 54, 0.24), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(1100px 600px at 50% -30%, rgba(42, 140, 119, 0.26), transparent 60%),
    var(--pine-950);
  color: var(--cream);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-inner { position: relative; display: grid; justify-items: center; }
.cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.cta-sub {
  font-size: var(--t-lead);
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.78);
  max-width: var(--measure-lead);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-7);
}
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4); justify-content: center; }

/* ============================== FOOTER ============================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--pine-950);
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.72);
  padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 84px) 0 var(--space-6);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.6fr) repeat(3, minmax(0, 0.8fr));
  gap: var(--space-7);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.footer-brand .brand-name { color: var(--cream); }
.footer-brand .brand-tag { color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.5); }
.footer-note { font-size: var(--t-small); color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.55); max-width: 36ch; margin-top: var(--space-5); line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-col h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-chip);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.footer-col ul { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.footer-col a {
  font-size: var(--t-small);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.75);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--cream); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--t-micro);
  color: rgba(246, 243, 236, 0.45);
}
.footer-disclaimer { max-width: 60ch; }

/* ============================== REVEAL ANIMATIONS ============================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s var(--ease-spring);
  transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.reveal.is-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.reveal[data-delay="80"] { --reveal-delay: 80ms; }
.reveal[data-delay="100"] { --reveal-delay: 100ms; }
.reveal[data-delay="140"] { --reveal-delay: 140ms; }
.reveal[data-delay="160"] { --reveal-delay: 160ms; }
.reveal[data-delay="200"] { --reveal-delay: 200ms; }
.reveal[data-delay="220"] { --reveal-delay: 220ms; }
.reveal[data-delay="240"] { --reveal-delay: 240ms; }
.reveal[data-delay="300"] { --reveal-delay: 300ms; }
.reveal[data-delay="360"] { --reveal-delay: 360ms; }

/* ============================== RESPONSIVE ============================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .solution-grid, .article-grid, .roadmap-track { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .roadmap-track::before { display: none; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .hero-visual { max-width: 620px; }
  .problem-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-visual { max-width: 520px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  /* Lead copy steps down on small screens so it stays body-sized, not display-sized */
  :root { --t-lead: 1.0625rem; }
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .header-actions .btn { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .trustbar-inner { justify-content: center; gap: 10px 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .trustbar-item { font-size: var(--t-micro); white-space: normal; }
  .solution-grid, .article-grid, .roadmap-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-ctas .btn { width: 100%; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-4); }
  .hero-copy { order: 1; }
  .hero-stats { order: 2; }
  .hero-visual { order: 3; }
  .hero-stat-divider { width: 100%; height: 1px; }
  .finder-card { width: min(66%, 280px); right: 12px; bottom: 12px; padding: var(--space-4); }
  .map-search-pill { font-size: var(--t-chip); padding: 9px 14px; top: 12px; }
  .serp-mock { transform: none; }
  .plan-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4px; padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5); }
  .plan-row dd { text-align: left; }
  .plan-head, .plan-total, .plan-actions { padding-inline: var(--space-5); }
  .plan-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .plan-addons { padding-inline: var(--space-5); }
  .trust-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .trust-row li:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .section-head.split { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .benefit-pill { padding: 12px 22px; }
}

/* ============================== REDUCED MOTION ============================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001s !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001s !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .benefit-track { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================== BLOG FEATURE ============================== */
.blog-feature {
  padding: clamp(80px, 9vw, 128px) 0;
  background: var(--paper-2);
}
.blog-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-8);
}
.stat-cell {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.stat-cell strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-h4);
  color: var(--pine-900);
}
.stat-cell span { font-size: var(--t-micro); color: var(--muted); }
.article-cover-link { display: block; }
.article-title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.article-title a:hover { color: var(--persimmon-deep); }

.briefing-shell {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.briefing-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.briefing-title { font-size: var(--t-h4); font-weight: 600; color: var(--pine-900); }
.briefing-note {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-chip);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.briefing-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0; }
.briefing-list a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: 13px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--pine-900);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--t-small);
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
}
.briefing-list li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.briefing-list a:hover { background: var(--paper-2); padding-left: 16px; }
.briefing-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-chip);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex: none;
}
.briefing-arrow { margin-left: auto; color: var(--persimmon); font-size: var(--t-body); }

.blog-newsletter {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  background: var(--pine-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-newsletter .eyebrow { color: var(--pine-300); }
.newsletter-title {
  font-size: var(--t-h3);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 8px 0 10px;
}
.newsletter-sub { color: var(--pine-300); font-size: var(--t-body-sm); line-height: var(--lh-body); max-width: 52ch; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  color: var(--cream);
  font: inherit;
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(221, 234, 227, 0.55); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--persimmon); border-color: transparent; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .blog-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-newsletter { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .blog-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .briefing-list a { flex-wrap: wrap; }
}

/* ============================== DESIGNER BAND ============================== */
.designer-band {
  padding: clamp(56px, 6vw, 88px) 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.designer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}
.designer-statement {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.6vw, 2.25rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--pine-900);
  max-width: 24ch;
}
.designer-statement em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--persimmon);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.designer-statement em::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0.04em;
  height: 0.14em;
  background: var(--persimmon-soft);
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: -1;
}
.designer-sub {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: var(--t-body-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 52ch;
}
.designer-creds {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.cred-cell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.cred-cell strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--pine-700);
  min-width: 4.2ch;
  flex: none;
}
.cred-cell span {
  font-size: var(--t-small);
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .designer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================== FEATURED ARTICLES ============================== */
.featured {
  padding: clamp(80px, 9vw, 128px) 0;
  background: var(--paper);
}
.featured .article-grid { margin-top: var(--space-6); }