/* ==========================================================================
   Michael N. Fineman / The Authority Drift
   Premium personal-brand aesthetic - black, gold, warm white.
   Editorial typography (Playfair + Inter). Calm motion. Generous whitespace.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --black:        #0B0B0B;
  --black-soft:   #131313;
  --black-rich:   #181818;
  --black-lift:   #1F1F1F;
  --gold:         #C9A84C;
  --gold-bright:  #E0C265;
  --gold-deep:    #A88A38;
  --gold-dim:     rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.55);
  --gold-faint:   rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.16);
  --gold-glow:    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.30);
  --warm-white:   #F7F5F0;
  --warm-white-2: #E8E4DA;
  --text:         #F2EFE8;
  --text-muted:   rgba(242, 239, 232, 0.66);
  --text-dim:     rgba(242, 239, 232, 0.40);
  --border:       rgba(242, 239, 232, 0.08);
  --border-md:    rgba(242, 239, 232, 0.16);
  --border-gold:  rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.30);

  --ff-display: 'Bebas Neue', 'Impact', sans-serif;
  --ff-serif:   'EB Garamond', Garamond, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --ff-sans:    'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  --container: 1280px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 64px);

  --radius-sm: 3px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;

  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

/* ============ FILM GRAIN OVERLAY ============
   Subtle SVG noise via data URI - no asset load, pinned full-viewport,
   3% opacity. Adds editorial photographic depth, kills the flat-digital
   look without competing with content. Used by Apple, Linear, Vercel,
   Stripe on their dark themes. Sits ABOVE body bg, BELOW all content. */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.05;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 1 0'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
  background-size: 200px 200px;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* Make sure every direct child stacks above the grain. */
body > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

body {
  /* Premium black gradient base - editorial dark, asymmetric light source.
     Pure deep dark at top (so the hero's bottom edge dissolves naturally
     into the body), warm-tinted mid-tones at the golden-ratio horizon line
     (38%), deeper sink at the bottom for footer grounding.
     One asymmetric gold spotlight from the upper-left (mimics a window
     light source - the trick every premium dark theme uses). One cool
     shadow pool at the opposing lower-right for visual gravity. */
  background-color: #0A0A0A;
  background-image:
    /* Asymmetric gold spotlight upper-left (the "window light" reference) */
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 18% 12%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.09), transparent 65%),
    /* Counter-shadow lower-right (visual gravity) */
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 88% 92%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), transparent 72%),
    /* Subtle vertical luminance: deep black -> warm dark mid -> deep black */
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      #060606 0%,
      #0E0D0B 38%,
      #14130F 50%,
      #0E0D0B 62%,
      #050504 100%);
  background-attachment: fixed, fixed, fixed;
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%;
  background-position: left top, right bottom, center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a   { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.25s var(--ease-out); }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }
em { font-style: italic; color: var(--warm-white); font-family: var(--ff-serif); }
p em { font-size: 1.1em; }

/* ============ TYPOGRAPHY ============ */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 5.4rem); font-weight: 500; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 4vw, 3.3rem); font-weight: 500; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.9vw, 1.55rem); letter-spacing: -0.008em; }
.display {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 0.95;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.3vw, 17px);
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 400;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.lede {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.35vw, 1.22rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
}
.divider {
  width: 48px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
}

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

/* ============ MOTION (no-JS safe: visible by default; JS hides until in view) ============ */
html.js .reveal       { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out) var(--delay, 0s), transform 0.9s var(--ease-out) var(--delay, 0s); }
html.js .reveal.in    { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
html.js .reveal-right { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(36px); transition: opacity 1.1s var(--ease-out), transform 1.1s var(--ease-out); }
html.js .reveal-right.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ============ NAV ============ */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  z-index: 50;
  padding: 22px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,11,11,0.78) 0%, rgba(11,11,11,0.40) 80%, rgba(11,11,11,0) 100%);
  transition: padding 0.35s var(--ease-out), background 0.35s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.35s var(--ease-out);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.scrolled {
  padding: 14px 0;
  /* Solid 94% tint instead of a blur(18px) backdrop-filter: at this opacity the
     frosted blur was barely visible but re-blurred the full-width scrolling
     content every frame (a primary scroll-jank source). */
  background: rgba(11,11,11,0.94);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
}
.nav-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(8px, 2vw, 32px);
}
.nav .container { max-width: none; padding: 0; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; line-height: 1; }
.brand img.brand-logo {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.25));
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out), filter 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.brand:hover img.brand-logo {
  transform: rotate(-15deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 18px rgba(201,168,76,0.45));
}
.nav.scrolled .brand img.brand-logo { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; line-height: 1; }
.brand-line-1 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.brand-line-2 {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.nav-cluster { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; }
.nav-links-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 36px;
  list-style: none;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 50% -4px 50%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: inset 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--warm-white); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { inset: auto 0 -4px 0; }

.nav-ctas { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }

.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.32s var(--ease-out);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  line-height: 1;
}

.nav-cta-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold-dim);
}
.nav-cta-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-faint);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.nav-cta-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -4px var(--gold-glow);
}
.nav-cta-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.38) 50%, transparent 80%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-cta-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px var(--gold-glow);
}
.nav-cta-primary:hover::before { transform: translateX(120%); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out); }
.nav-toggle:active svg { transform: scale(0.92); }

/* ============ MOBILE DRAWER (premium) ============ */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: min(75%, 460px);
  z-index: 60;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 24px 22px max(24px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  background-color: #0a0a0a;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 100% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.10), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,11,11,0.96) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,0.98) 100%);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: -24px 0 60px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  overflow-y: auto;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.mobile-drawer.open {
  display: flex;
  animation: drawerSlideIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
@keyframes drawerSlideIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.mobile-drawer-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  gap: 8px;
}
.mobile-drawer-head .brand-line-1 { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; }
.mobile-drawer-head .brand-line-2 { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; }
.mobile-drawer-head .brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.mobile-drawer-head .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; flex-shrink: 0; }

.mobile-drawer ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.mobile-drawer li {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(12px);
  animation: drawerLinkIn 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}
.mobile-drawer.open li:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.08s; }
.mobile-drawer.open li:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.14s; }
.mobile-drawer.open li:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.20s; }
.mobile-drawer.open li:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.26s; }
.mobile-drawer.open li:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.32s; }
.mobile-drawer.open li:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.38s; }
.mobile-drawer.open li:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.44s; }
@keyframes drawerLinkIn {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
.mobile-drawer a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 3.6vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 16px 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 400;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out), padding-left 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  min-height: 48px;
}
.mobile-drawer a::before {
  content: '';
  width: 14px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out), background 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mobile-drawer a:hover,
.mobile-drawer a:active,
.mobile-drawer a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 8px;
}
.mobile-drawer a:hover::before,
.mobile-drawer a:active::before,
.mobile-drawer a:focus-visible::before {
  width: 32px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.mobile-drawer .nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
  align-self: stretch;
  padding: 18px 32px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  min-height: 56px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* small decorative compass watermark at the very bottom of the drawer */
.mobile-drawer::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: url('assets/compass-corner-clean-transparent.png') no-repeat center/contain;
  opacity: 0.05;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* ============ BUTTONS ============ */
/* Buttons - Emil principles applied:
   - No `transition: all`, specific properties only
   - 160ms transform for press feedback (under 200ms = responsive)
   - :active scale(0.97) gives instant press confirmation
   - Hover gated behind @media (hover:hover) to avoid touch false-positives */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 30px;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 2px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition:
    transform 160ms var(--ease-out),
    background-color 200ms var(--ease-out),
    border-color 200ms var(--ease-out),
    color 200ms var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow 200ms var(--ease-out);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn:active { transform: scale(0.97); }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px -8px var(--gold-glow);
}
.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.38) 50%, transparent 80%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(247,245,240,0.04);
  color: var(--warm-white);
  border-color: var(--border-md);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold-dim);
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--gold-bright);
    border-color: var(--gold-bright);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px var(--gold-glow);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover::before { transform: translateX(120%); }
  .btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(247,245,240,0.08);
    border-color: var(--gold-dim);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover {
    background: var(--gold-faint);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
  }
}
/* Active beats hover - press feedback always wins, even on hover-capable */
.btn-primary:active,
.btn-primary:hover:active { transform: scale(0.97); }

/* ============ SECTIONS ============ */
.section { padding: clamp(110px, 13vw, 180px) 0; position: relative; }
.section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 80px; }
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.section-head .lede { margin-top: 18px; }

/* hero quiet triad line */
.hero-line {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: clamp(72px, 9vw, 120px);
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 32px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 100% at 50% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06), transparent 80%);
}
.hero-line span:not(.hero-line-dot) {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.9vw, 24px);
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 400;
  text-align: center;
  text-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(201,168,76,0.22);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero-line-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
  justify-self: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.6);
}

/* speaking list (minimal rows, not cards) */
.speaking-list {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 64px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.speaking-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 130px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: padding 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.speaking-row:hover { padding-left: 12px; }
.speaking-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.speaking-row .speaking-tag {
  align-self: start;
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: inline-block;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.speaking-body { display: block; }
.speaking-row h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.55rem); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 500; }
.speaking-row p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

.speaking-cta { text-align: center; }

/* speaking stage photo (editorial figure above the speaking list) */
.speaking-stage {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.speaking-stage img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 110%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
}
.speaking-stage::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(11,11,11,0.75) 95%),
    linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(11,11,11,0.35), transparent 40%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.speaking-stage::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-faint);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.speaking-stage:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.speaking-stage figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 28px 0;
  padding: 0 clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  z-index: 3;
  color: var(--warm-white);
}
.speaking-stage figcaption span {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.speaking-stage figcaption strong {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ============ SPEAKER GALLERY (editorial 4-tile mosaic) ============ */
.speaker-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(64px, 9vw, 100px);
  max-width: 1180px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
}
.speaker-tile { min-height: 0; min-width: 0; }
.speaker-tile img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.speaker-tile {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--black-rich);
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.speaker-tile img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease-out);
}
.speaker-tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.speaker-tile::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 35%, rgba(11,11,11,0.85) 100%),
    linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(11,11,11,0.45), transparent 40%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.speaker-tile::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-faint);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.speaker-tile figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 22px 0;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  z-index: 3;
  color: var(--warm-white);
}
.speaker-tile figcaption span {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.speaker-tile figcaption strong {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
}
.speaker-tile-hero     { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1 / 3; }
.speaker-tile-hero img { object-position: center 25%; }
.speaker-tile-portrait { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.speaker-tile-portrait img { object-position: center 20%; }
.speaker-tile-wide     { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; }
.speaker-tile-wide img { object-position: center 35%; }
.speaker-tile-small    { display: none; }

/* about-sig (Michael's signature line) */
.about-sig {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  margin-top: 28px;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}

/* ============ HERO ============ */
/* ============ HERO: NIGHT OCEAN ============ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  padding: 160px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  isolation: isolate;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-ocean {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #050505;
  /* Mask the bottom 30% of the ocean video so it fades to transparent,
     letting the body background show through. This is the actual transition
     to the next section - no hard cut, video literally dissolves into the
     dark gradient below. */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg,
    #000 0%, #000 65%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 82%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg,
    #000 0%, #000 65%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 82%, transparent 100%);
}
.hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 50% 55%;
  opacity: 1;
  filter: saturate(0.95) contrast(1.04) brightness(0.92);
}
.hero-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  animation: heroKenBurns 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  filter: saturate(0.95) contrast(1.06) brightness(1);
}
@keyframes heroKenBurns {
  from { transform: scale(1.02) translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  to   { transform: scale(1.10) translate3d(-1%, 0.5%, 0); }
}
.hero-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 55% at 50% 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.22) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.40) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.78) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(5,5,5,0.45) 0%,
      rgba(5,5,5,0.18) 35%,
      rgba(5,5,5,0.30) 70%,
      rgba(5,5,5,0.85) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  /* Match the ocean video mask so the vignette also fades at the bottom */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg,
    #000 0%, #000 70%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 85%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg,
    #000 0%, #000 70%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 85%, transparent 100%);
}

.hero-inner {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-inner .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5.2vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.hero-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.3vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px);
}
@keyframes spinSlow { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* hero marquee strip */
.hero-marquee {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 18px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 36px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee 50s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track span {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-weight: 500;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.marquee-track span:nth-child(odd) { color: var(--gold-dim); font-size: 10px; }
@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============ TRIAD ============ */
.section-triad { padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px) 0; background: var(--black-soft); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.triad-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 64px);
}
.triad-item { position: relative; padding-left: 0; }
.triad-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 36px;
}
.triad-num::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 50% auto auto 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.triad-item h3 { margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.75rem); }
.triad-item p { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============ WELCOME VIDEO ============ */
.section-video { background: rgba(11,11,11,0.10); }
.video-shell {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%, rgba(201,168,76,0.10), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #131313 0%, #1d1d1d 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease-out), transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.video-shell:hover { border-color: var(--gold-dim); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.video-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--black);
  z-index: 4;
}
.video-media[hidden] { display: none; }
.video-poster-fallback {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 35%;
  z-index: 1;
  filter: saturate(0.55) brightness(0.55);
}
.video-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.video-placeholder::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(11,11,11,0.55) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,0.78) 70%);
  z-index: -1;
}
.video-coming {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.video-play {
  width: 104px;
  height: 104px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(201,168,76,0.18), 0 0 60px var(--gold-glow);
}
.video-shell:hover .video-play { transform: scale(1.07); box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(201,168,76,0.22), 0 0 80px var(--gold-glow); }
.video-play::after {
  content: '';
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-left: 24px solid var(--black);
  border-top: 15px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 15px solid transparent;
  margin-left: 7px;
}
.video-caption {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(11px, 1.05vw, 13px);
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ============ THE WORK ============ */
.section-work { background: var(--black); }
.work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.work-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black-rich) 0%, var(--black-soft) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 36px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.work-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.10), transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.work-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--gold-dim); box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.55); }
.work-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.work-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.work-card h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.work-kicker {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.work-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.work-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: gap 0.3s var(--ease-out), color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.work-link:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); gap: 14px; }

/* ============ WHO IT'S FOR ============ */
.section-who { background: var(--black-soft); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.who-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px);
  align-items: start;
}
.who-layout h2 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem); margin-bottom: 0; }
.who-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 26px; }
.who-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.who-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.who-bullet {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-top: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--gold-glow);
}
.who-row p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============ QUOTES CAROUSEL ============ */
.section-quotes,
.section-words {
  background: rgba(11,11,11,0.12);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ============ WORDS (premium marquee carousel) ============ */
.section-words { padding: clamp(120px, 14vw, 200px) 0; }
.section-words .container { max-width: 1120px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.quotes-marquee {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 24px 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
}
.quotes-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: quotesMarquee 60s linear infinite;
}
.quotes-marquee:hover .quotes-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes quotesMarquee {
  from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}
.quote-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: clamp(460px, 36vw, 600px);
  min-height: 360px;
  padding: clamp(44px, 4vw, 64px) clamp(40px, 3.5vw, 60px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 0% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,22,22,0.92) 0%, rgba(13,13,13,0.92) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.quote-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.55), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.quote-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 110%, rgba(201,168,76,0.10), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.quote-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.40);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 64px -22px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
}
.quote-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.quote-card .quote-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-faint), transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.quote-card .quote-text {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.2vw, 2.05rem);
  line-height: 1.32;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.016em;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 28ch;
}
.quote-card .quote-text em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.quote-card .quote-source {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.quote-card .quote-source-tick {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.words-decor-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, 0);
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(14rem, 26vw, 28rem);
  line-height: 0.7;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.08em;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section-words .carousel {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-words .carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.85s var(--ease-out);
}
.section-words .carousel-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px) clamp(20px, 4vw, 56px);
  text-align: center;
}
.section-words .quote-roman {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
}
.section-words .carousel-quote {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem);
  line-height: 1.28;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.section-words .carousel-quote em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.section-words .carousel-quote em {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
}
.section-words .carousel-quote::before,
.section-words .carousel-quote::after { content: none; }
.section-words .carousel-source {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.words-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  max-width: 420px;
}
.words-controls .carousel-arrow {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-md);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.words-controls .carousel-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.words-progress {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.words-current {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 22px;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.words-rule {
  flex: 0 0 56px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-md);
  display: block;
}
.words-total { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 16px; }
.section-words .carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 24px auto 0;
  justify-content: center;
}
.section-words .carousel-dot {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: var(--border-md);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.section-words .carousel-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.section-words .carousel-arrows { display: none; }
.quotes-bg, .words-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 -8% auto auto;
  width: 50%;
  max-width: 600px;
  opacity: 0.25;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  transform: scaleX(-1);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.carousel {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 32px 0;
}
.carousel-track { display: flex; transition: transform 0.85s var(--ease-out); }
.carousel-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  padding: 48px clamp(20px, 6vw, 80px);
  text-align: center;
}
.carousel-quote {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.carousel-quote::before, .carousel-quote::after {
  font-size: 1.4em;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  line-height: 0;
  vertical-align: -0.5em;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.carousel-quote::before { content: '\201C'; margin-right: 6px; }
.carousel-quote::after  { content: '\201D'; margin-left: 6px; }
.carousel-source {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.carousel-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border-md);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.carousel-dot.active { background: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.4); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold-glow); }
.carousel-arrows {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 50% 0 auto 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
.carousel-arrow {
  pointer-events: auto;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(247,245,240,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.carousel-arrow:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); border-color: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.06); }

/* ============ TESTIMONIALS ============ */
.section-testimonials {
  background: rgba(19,19,19,0.12);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
/* legacy carrier - new design below uses .testimonials-wall */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ============ TESTIMONIALS - centered header + big stacked sticky cards ============ */
.testimonials-layout {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(48px, 7vw, 88px);
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.testimonials-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.testimonials-head .divider { margin: 0 auto 22px; }
.testimonials-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.testimonials-wall {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(40px, 4vw, 64px);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonials-wall::before { content: none; }

/* stacking cards - each testimonial pins slightly lower than the previous,
   creating a visible "pile" as the reader scrolls */
.testimonials-wall .testimonial {
  position: sticky;
  background-color: #0e0e0e;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 0% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #181818 0%, #0d0d0d 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px -22px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.testimonials-wall .testimonial:nth-child(1) { top: 120px; z-index: 1; }
.testimonials-wall .testimonial:nth-child(2) { top: 144px; z-index: 2; }
.testimonials-wall .testimonial:nth-child(3) { top: 168px; z-index: 3; }
.testimonials-wall .testimonial:nth-child(4) { top: 192px; z-index: 4; }
.testimonials-wall .testimonial:nth-child(5) { top: 216px; z-index: 5; }

.testimonial {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24,24,24,0.72) 0%, rgba(13,13,13,0.68) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: clamp(56px, 6.5vw, 96px) clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 88px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 36px;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.6s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.6s var(--ease-out);
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: clamp(360px, 42vh, 460px);
}
/* break uniform corner radii - alternate per card to drop the AI-slop tell */
.testimonials-wall .testimonial:nth-child(1) { border-radius: 2px 18px 2px 2px; }
.testimonials-wall .testimonial:nth-child(2) { border-radius: 18px 2px 18px 2px; }
.testimonials-wall .testimonial:nth-child(3) { border-radius: 2px 18px 18px 2px; }
.testimonials-wall .testimonial:nth-child(4) { border-radius: 18px 2px 2px 18px; }
.testimonials-wall .testimonial:nth-child(5) { border-radius: 2px 2px 18px 2px; }
/* single-column right rail - no zig-zag in sticky layout */
.testimonials-wall .testimonial:nth-child(n) { align-self: stretch; max-width: none; }
.testimonial::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08), transparent 60%);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.testimonial:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-dim);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px -22px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.testimonial:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
/* decorative compass top-right of each testimonial card */
.testimonial::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -36px;
  right: -36px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: url('assets/compass-corner-clean-transparent.png') no-repeat center/contain;
  opacity: 0.09;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: saturate(1.2);
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out), transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.testimonial:hover::before {
  opacity: 0.14;
  transform: rotate(8deg);
}
/* keep content above the compass */
.testimonial > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.t-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-faint), transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial blockquote {
  color: var(--warm-white);
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 40ch;
}
.testimonial figcaption {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.t-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -4px var(--gold-glow), inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(11,11,11,0.6);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.2), rgba(11,11,11,0.4));
}
.testimonial figcaption > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.t-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
}
.t-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============ INVITATION FROM MICHAEL ============ */
.section-invitation {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(120px, 14vw, 180px) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--black);
}
.invitation-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  z-index: -2;
  filter: saturate(0.7) brightness(0.65) contrast(1.05);
}
.invitation-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(5,5,5,0.95) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,0.85) 35%, rgba(5,5,5,0.45) 70%, rgba(5,5,5,0.30) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 55%, rgba(201,168,76,0.10), transparent 60%);
}

.invitation-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
}
.invitation-copy {
  max-width: 580px;
}
.invitation-copy .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.invitation-headline {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.016em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  margin: 0 0 30px;
  max-width: none;
}
.invitation-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.invitation-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.invitation-copy p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.invitation-copy p em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
}
.invitation-sig {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.4vw, 1.3rem) !important;
  margin: 28px 0 36px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}
.invitation-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .invitation-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .invitation-overlay {
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,5,0.55) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,0.88) 45%, rgba(5,5,5,0.96) 100%);
  }
}

/* ============ ORNAMENT STRIP (between sections) ============ */
.section-ornament-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px) 0;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
}
.section-ornament-strip img {
  width: clamp(320px, 46vw, 640px);
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.75;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 22px var(--gold-glow));
}

/* ============ TOPICS - EDITORIAL (no cards) ============ */
.topics-editorial {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.topic-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 180px minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: padding-left 0.4s var(--ease-out), background 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}
.topic-row::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 -16px;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.topic-row:hover { padding-left: 16px; }
.topic-row:hover::before { transform: scaleY(0.6); }
.topic-row .topic-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 30px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.topic-row .topic-tag {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04);
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.topic-row:hover .topic-tag {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.10);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.topic-row .topic-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.topic-row h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.topic-row:hover h3 { color: var(--gold); }
.topic-row p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .topic-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .topic-row .topic-tag { width: auto; justify-self: start; padding: 7px 14px; }
  .topic-row .topic-body { margin-top: 4px; }
}

/* ============ TOPIC CARDS (legacy speaking cards) ============ */
.topics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px);
  max-width: 1240px;
}
.topic-card {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding: clamp(40px, 4vw, 56px) clamp(32px, 3vw, 44px);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black-rich) 0%, var(--black-soft) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 320px;
}
.topic-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(201,168,76,0.10), transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.topic-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--gold-dim);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
.topic-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.topic-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}
.topic-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 30px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.topic-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-md);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.topic-card:hover .topic-tag { border-color: var(--gold-dim); color: var(--gold); }
.topic-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.1vw, 1.8rem);
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}
.topic-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: auto;
}
.topic-corner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto auto 0 0;
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 0 0 28px 28px;
  border-color: transparent transparent var(--gold) transparent;
  opacity: 0.35;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out), border-bottom-color 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.topic-card:hover .topic-corner { opacity: 1; }

/* ============ THE BOOK ============ */
.section-book {
  background: rgba(11,11,11,0.12);
  position: relative;
}
.book-layout {
  display: grid;
  /* Book column gets more visual weight (1.1fr) than copy column (0.95fr).
     Was 0.9fr / 1.1fr - flipped so the larger mockup leads the eye. */
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.book-visual {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  /* Bigger book - was uncapped within the grid column. Now anchored. */
  max-width: 620px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.book-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12% -10% -12% -10%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(201,168,76,0.22), transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  z-index: -1;
  display: block;
}

/* ===== Book Carousel - 4 mockups, auto + manual nav ===== */
.book-carousel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 clamp(28px, 5vw, 56px) 44px;  /* room for side arrows + bottom dots */
}
.book-slides-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  /* Sized for tallest portrait mockup so all 4 mockups fit centered without cropping. */
  aspect-ratio: 1200 / 1700;
}
.book-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 40px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.7));
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.book-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ===== Navigation arrows ===== */
.book-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 13, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--gold);
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: 10;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s var(--ease-out), background 0.25s var(--ease-out),
              border-color 0.25s var(--ease-out), transform 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
.book-nav:hover,
.book-nav:focus-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.6);
  outline: none;
}
.book-nav:active { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.94); }
.book-nav-prev { left: 0; }
.book-nav-next { right: 0; }
.book-nav svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

/* ===== Dot indicators ===== */
.book-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 5;
}
.book-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-out), width 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.book-dot:hover { background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.55); }
.book-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Accessibility - respect prefers-reduced-motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .book-slide { transition: none; }
}

.book-visual .book-atmosphere {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20% -10% -20% -10%;
  width: 120%;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.55;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(0.5px);
}
.book-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.4vw, 2.85rem); margin-bottom: 26px; max-width: 22ch; }
.book-copy p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.75; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.book-copy .btn { margin-top: 18px; }

/* ============ INSIDE THE BOOK ============ */
.section-inside {
  background: rgba(19,19,19,0.12);
  /* border-top removed - sat right under the marquee's bottom border
     creating a doubled-line look. */
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.inside-visual {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.inside-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(201,168,76,0.22), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(48px);
  z-index: -1;
}
.inside-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 36px 72px rgba(0,0,0,0.65));
}

/* ============ OFFERS (Sales Page / OTO1 / OTO2) ============ */
.section-offers {
  background: rgba(11,11,11,0.18);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.offers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* ============ OFFERS - 4-CARD GRID (Book / Course / Community / Cohort) ============ */
.offers-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ============ OFFER CARD - ROW LAYOUT (4 stacked rows) ============
   Each card is a wide horizontal row at desktop: image on one side,
   content on the other. Image side alternates per row for editorial
   rhythm. Stacks vertically below 880px.
================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 881px) {
  .offer-card {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-areas:
      "visual meta"
      "visual title"
      "visual lead"
      "visual incl"
      "visual btn";
    grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 1fr) 1.35fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto auto 1fr auto;
    column-gap: clamp(36px, 4vw, 72px);
    row-gap: 14px;
    align-items: start;
    padding: clamp(40px, 4vw, 64px) !important;
    padding-top: clamp(56px, 5vw, 72px) !important;
  }
  .offer-card:nth-child(even) {
    grid-template-areas:
      "meta visual"
      "title visual"
      "lead visual"
      "incl visual"
      "btn visual";
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr minmax(320px, 1fr);
  }

  .offer-card .offer-card-visual {
    grid-area: visual;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 340px;
    margin: 0;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .offer-card .offer-card-visual img {
    object-position: center center;
  }
  .offer-card .offer-card-meta { grid-area: meta; margin-bottom: 0; }
  .offer-card .offer-card-title {
    grid-area: title;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    min-height: 0;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.2vw, 2.2rem);
  }
  .offer-card .offer-card-lead {
    grid-area: lead;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    min-height: 0;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.1vw, 1.08rem);
  }
  .offer-card .offer-card-incl {
    grid-area: incl;
    margin: 8px 0 0;
    padding: 18px 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
    flex: none;
    align-self: start;
  }
  /* Two-column inclusion list at desktop - reads better in wide row */
  .offer-card .offer-card-incl {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    column-gap: 24px;
    row-gap: 10px;
  }
  .offer-card .btn {
    grid-area: btn;
    align-self: end;
    justify-self: start;
    width: auto;
    min-width: 200px;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }

  /* Featured ornament looked best at top-center of narrow card.
     In wide row, push it to the top-right corner as a decorative tag. */
  .offer-card-featured .offer-card-ornament {
    top: 22px;
    left: auto;
    right: 24px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .offer-card-featured .offer-card-ornament .ornament-rule { flex-basis: 22px; }

  /* Watermark Roman numeral: reposition for wide row */
  .offer-card:nth-child(1)::after { top: 50%; right: -2%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: clamp(14rem, 22vw, 24rem); }
  .offer-card:nth-child(2)::after { top: 50%; left: -2%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: clamp(14rem, 22vw, 24rem); }
  .offer-card:nth-child(3)::after { top: 50%; right: -2%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: clamp(14rem, 22vw, 24rem); }
  .offer-card:nth-child(4)::after { top: 50%; left: -2%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: clamp(14rem, 22vw, 24rem); }

  /* Cohort card overrides for row layout - image fills its grid cell
     no top-bleed needed (image already lives in its own column). */
  .offer-card-cohort .offer-card-visual {
    margin: 0;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 380px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .offer-card-cohort .offer-card-visual::before {
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .offer-card-cohort .offer-card-visual img {
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
}

/* Mobile / tablet: stack image on top of content inside each card */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .offers-cards { gap: 24px; }
}

/* ============ MASTERMIND BANNER (after the 4 offer cards) ============ */
.mastermind-banner {
  margin: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px) auto 0;
  max-width: 1320px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(24, 22, 14, 0.88) 0%,
    rgba(14, 13, 10, 0.92) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.32);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.mastermind-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold) 50%, transparent);
}
.mastermind-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10% -20% -10% 40%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(201,168,76,0.10), transparent 65%);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mastermind-banner-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px) clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
}
.mastermind-banner-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.25vw, 17px);
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.mastermind-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
}
.mastermind-banner-body {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.15vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 64ch;
  margin: 0;
}
.mastermind-banner-cta {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(11px, 1vw, 13px);
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
  margin-top: 8px;
  transition: color 0.25s var(--ease-out), background 0.25s var(--ease-out),
              border-color 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
.mastermind-banner-cta span { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out); margin-left: 4px; }
.mastermind-banner-cta:hover {
  color: var(--warm-white);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.7);
}
.mastermind-banner-cta:hover span { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ============ MASTERMIND BANNER - 2-col + experience tiles ============ */
.mastermind-banner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(360px, 1fr) 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(40px, 4vw, 64px) clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
}
/* When the grid is in use, the inner block doesn't need its own padding */
.mastermind-banner-grid .mastermind-banner-inner {
  padding: 0;
}
.mastermind-banner-body { margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* 2x2 grid of experience placeholders. Each tile = themed gradient
   background + small icon + tag + name. Will be swapped for real
   photos once Mike sends them. */
.mastermind-experiences {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.experience-tile {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 160px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}
.experience-tile::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background: var(--tile-gradient, linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a, #0a0a0a));
}
.experience-tile::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.62) 100%);
}
.experience-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.55);
}

/* Per-tile background photos (Unsplash placeholders) layered over
   the thematic gradient. If the photo fails to load, the gradient
   still shows. Swap the image URLs for Mike's real shots later. */
.experience-tile-jet {
  --tile-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2a3d 0%, #0a1420 60%, #050a14 100%);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.78) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1583416750470-965b2707b355?w=800&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.experience-tile-bahamas {
  --tile-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #134e4a 0%, #0c2a28 60%, #061614 100%);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.78) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565620731358-2b8d54b7d99c?w=800&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.experience-tile-alaska {
  --tile-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a3540 0%, #161e26 60%, #0a0e12 100%);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.78) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1531366936337-7c912a4589a7?w=800&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.experience-tile-cruise {
  --tile-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #3d2914 0%, #20160a 60%, #100a05 100%);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.78) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1548574505-5e239809ee19?w=800&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
/* Suppress the ::after dark overlay since the inline gradient on
   background-image already handles legibility */
.experience-tile.experience-tile-jet::after,
.experience-tile.experience-tile-bahamas::after,
.experience-tile.experience-tile-alaska::after,
.experience-tile.experience-tile-cruise::after {
  display: none;
}

.experience-tile-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.experience-tile-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.experience-tile-tag {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.experience-tile-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.experience-tile-loc {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 2px 0 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mastermind-banner-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    padding: 36px 28px;
  }
  .mastermind-experiences { gap: 12px; }
  .experience-tile { min-height: 140px; padding: 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .mastermind-experiences { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .experience-tile { min-height: 110px; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
  .experience-tile-meta { flex: 1; }
}

/* ============ MASTERMIND - OWN PREMIUM SECTION (2026-05-20) ============
   Replaces the inline banner inside Offers. Big editorial 2x2 grid
   of feature cards with full-bleed photos, dark gradient overlay,
   and bottom-anchored text. Designed to feel premium / aspirational.
================================================================== */
.section-mastermind {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.section-mastermind::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08), transparent 65%);
}

.mastermind-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 28px);
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mastermind-feature {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(360px, 38vw, 480px);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #0a0a0a 100%);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.5s var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.mastermind-feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -28px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

.mastermind-feature-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mastermind-feature-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 1.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.mastermind-feature:hover .mastermind-feature-image img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.mastermind-feature-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 0%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 50%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.86) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mastermind-feature::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-top: 1px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.mastermind-feature:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.mastermind-feature-body {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.mastermind-feature:hover .mastermind-feature-body {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.mastermind-feature-tag {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(12px, 1.05vw, 14px);
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.92;
}
.mastermind-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.2vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  margin: 0;
}
.mastermind-feature-loc {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Moments marquee - auto-scrolling band of real event photos.
   Animates transform only (GPU-composited, no scroll repaint). */
.events-marquee {
  margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
}
.events-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: events-scroll 110s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.events-marquee:hover .events-marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.events-marquee-track img,
.events-marquee-track video {
  height: 210px;
  width: auto;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14);
}
@keyframes events-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .events-marquee-track img,
  .events-marquee-track video { height: 150px; }
  .events-marquee-track { animation-duration: 80s; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .events-marquee-track { animation: none; }
  .events-marquee { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
}

.mastermind-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: clamp(48px, 5vw, 72px);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.mastermind-cta-note {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.15vw, 1.1rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.mastermind-cta-row .btn {
  padding: 18px 36px;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .mastermind-feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .mastermind-feature { height: 320px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .mastermind-banner-inner { padding: 0; }
}

/* ============ HERO eyebrow (bigger for older eyes) ============ */
.eyebrow-hero {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.55vw, 20px) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em !important;
}

/* ============ Reset rooms now clickable anchors ============ */
.reset-room {
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.reset-room:hover .reset-room-name {
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.reset-room .reset-room-name { transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out); }
.offer-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 32px 32px 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24,24,24,0.78) 0%, rgba(17,17,17,0.78) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.45s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-out);
  padding-top: 56px;
}
/* Vary corner radii per card position to break the uniform-card AI-slop tell */
.offer-card:nth-child(1) { border-radius: 2px 22px 2px 2px; }
.offer-card:nth-child(2) { border-radius: 22px 2px 22px 2px; }
.offer-card:nth-child(3) { border-radius: 2px 2px 22px 2px; }
.offer-card:nth-child(4) { border-radius: 22px 2px 2px 22px; }

/* ============ OFFERS CARDS - REDESIGN LAYER (2026-05-20) ============
   Goal: break the templated "4-identical-rectangles" feel.
   Each card gets a distinct visual identity:
   - Giant Roman numeral watermark (typographic anchor, varies position)
   - Progressive border treatment (subtle -> gold) per tier
   - Hairline gold rule above meta strip (editorial cue)
   - Cohort photo bleeds top edge with overlay badge
================================================================== */

/* Roman numeral watermark behind content - large gold ghost */
.offer-card::after {
  content: attr(data-numeral);
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(12rem, 18vw, 18rem);
  line-height: 0.78;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.045;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.offer-card:nth-child(1)::after { top: -6%; right: -8%; }
.offer-card:nth-child(2)::after { top: -8%; left: -8%; }
.offer-card:nth-child(3)::after { top: -6%; right: -10%; }
.offer-card:nth-child(4)::after { top: -8%; left: -12%; }
.offer-card:hover::after { opacity: 0.085; transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out); }

/* Progressive border treatment per tier (entry -> premium) */
.offer-card:nth-child(1) { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); }
.offer-card:nth-child(3) { border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.16); }
.offer-card:nth-child(4) {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.34);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28, 24, 16, 0.85) 0%, rgba(18, 15, 10, 0.82) 100%);
}
.offer-card:nth-child(4)::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.16), transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Hairline gold rule above the meta strip - editorial cue
   that separates the visual zone from the typographic zone. */
.offer-card-meta {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.offer-card-meta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.offer-card:nth-child(4) .offer-card-meta::before { width: 72px; }

/* Lift content above the watermark */
.offer-card-visual,
.offer-card-meta,
.offer-card-title,
.offer-card-lead,
.offer-card-incl,
.offer-card .btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Cohort card - photo bleeds top edge (no padding above) +
   "By Application" badge overlay on the photo */
.offer-card-cohort {
  padding-top: 0;
}
.offer-card-cohort .offer-card-visual {
  margin: 0 -32px 28px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 22px 0 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.offer-card-cohort .offer-card-visual::before {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.62) 100%);
  border-radius: 22px 0 0 0;
}
.offer-card-cohort .offer-card-visual img {
  border-radius: 22px 0 0 0;
  transform: scale(1);
  transform-origin: center;
}
.offer-card-cohort .offer-card-visual .application-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Mobile: scale watermark down so it doesn't dominate cramped cards */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .offer-card::after { font-size: clamp(9rem, 24vw, 14rem); }
  .offer-card-cohort .offer-card-visual { height: 200px; margin: 0 -24px 24px; }
}
.offer-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08), transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.offer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-dim);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -22px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
.offer-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.offer-card-featured {
  border-color: var(--gold-dim);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,26,16,0.85) 0%, rgba(19,17,12,0.80) 100%);
}
.offer-card-featured::before { opacity: 0.55; }

.offer-card-badge { display: none; }
.offer-card-ornament {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.85;
  z-index: 1;
}
.offer-card-ornament .ornament-rule {
  flex: 0 0 36px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold));
}
.offer-card-ornament .ornament-rule:last-child {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dim), transparent);
}
.offer-card-ornament svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--gold-glow));
  flex: 0 0 14px;
}

.offer-card-visual {
  position: relative;
  margin: -8px -12px 28px;
  height: 220px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding: 8px;
}
.offer-card-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 12%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201,168,76,0.18), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(36px);
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.offer-card-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center bottom;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.55));
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.offer-card:hover .offer-card-visual img { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02); }

/* Cohort card - landscape photo treatment (group of leaders),
   not a product mockup. Fill the visual area edge-to-edge, no glow,
   add a subtle dark gradient floor for legibility against any photo. */
.offer-card-cohort .offer-card-visual {
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.offer-card-cohort .offer-card-visual::before {
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, transparent 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 100%);
  filter: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  z-index: 1;
}
.offer-card-cohort .offer-card-visual img {
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 35%;
  filter: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.offer-card-cohort:hover .offer-card-visual img { transform: scale(1.03); }

.offer-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.offer-card-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.offer-card-kicker {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
}
.offer-card-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.6vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  min-height: 2.4em;
}
.offer-card-lead {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  min-height: 5em;
}
.offer-card-incl {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 18px 0 6px;
  margin: 2px 0 26px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}
.offer-card-incl li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.offer-card-incl li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 5px auto auto 0;
  width: 10px;
  height: 6px;
  border-left: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}
.offer-card .btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  font-size: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .offers-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
}

/* ============ OFFERS - EDITORIAL SPREAD (legacy) ============ */
.offers-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.offer-spread {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 96px) clamp(32px, 4vw, 72px);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(28,28,28,0.55) 0%, rgba(15,15,15,0.55) 50%, rgba(11,11,11,0.55) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: border-color 0.5s var(--ease-out), transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.offer-spread:hover { border-color: var(--gold-dim); transform: translateY(-4px); }

.offer-spread::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.10), transparent 60%);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.offer-spread-featured {
  border-color: var(--gold-dim);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(32,28,18,0.6) 0%, rgba(20,17,11,0.55) 50%, rgba(11,11,11,0.55) 100%);
}
.offer-spread-featured::before {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.18), transparent 65%);
}

.offer-spread .offer-badge {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 22px 50% auto auto;
  transform: translateX(50%);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px -6px var(--gold-glow);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.offer-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8% auto auto -2%;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(14rem, 22vw, 26rem);
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.offer-spread[data-side="right"] .offer-watermark { inset: -8% -2% auto auto; }

.offer-spread-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
  gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.offer-spread-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(16px, 2vw, 28px);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.offer-visual-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8% 8% 8% 8%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(201,168,76,0.22) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(48px);
  z-index: -1;
}
.offer-spread-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 28px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6));
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.offer-spread:hover .offer-spread-img { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02); }

.offer-spread-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }

.offer-spread-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.offer-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 30px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.offer-rule {
  flex: 0 0 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
}
.offer-kicker {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
}

.offer-spread-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.6vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.offer-spread-lead {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.2vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  max-width: 52ch;
}

.offer-spread-incl {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 28px 0 6px;
  margin: 8px 0 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.offer-spread-incl li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44px minmax(0, 200px) minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.offer-spread-incl li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.offer-spread-incl li span {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
}
.offer-spread-incl li strong {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

.offer-spread-body .btn { align-self: flex-start; }

/* legacy zig-zag (kept for fallback) */
.offers-zigzag {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(64px, 8vw, 120px);
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.offer-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 88px);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.offer-row-reverse { direction: rtl; }
.offer-row-reverse > * { direction: ltr; }

.offer-row-media {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.offer-row-media::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8% -8% -8% -8%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201,168,76,0.16), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: -1;
}
.offer-row-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.offer-row-img.book-img {
  max-width: 380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 40px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.65));
  animation: bookFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.offer-media-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-md);
  background: var(--black);
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: border-color 0.5s var(--ease-out), transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.offer-row:hover .offer-media-frame { border-color: var(--gold-dim); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.offer-row-img-crop {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 0%;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
}
.offer-row:hover .offer-row-img-crop { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* Clean media (transparent product mockups, no frame/crop needed) */
.offer-media-clean {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(16px, 2vw, 32px);
}
.offer-media-clean::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 5%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201,168,76,0.22), transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.offer-row-img-clean {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 460px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.55));
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.offer-row:hover .offer-row-img-clean { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02); }
.offer-media-clean .offer-badge {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8px auto auto 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
}
.offer-media-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 55%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(11,11,11,0.85) 50%, rgba(11,11,11,0.98) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.offer-media-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-faint);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.offer-row-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.offer-row-copy .offer-roman {
  position: static;
  inset: auto;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  opacity: 1;
}
.offer-row-copy .offer-tag {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0;
}
.offer-row-copy h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  margin: 4px 0 6px;
}
.offer-row-copy p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.2vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  max-width: 56ch;
}
.offer-incl {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 24px 0 8px;
  margin: 4px 0 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.offer-incl li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 32px;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
}
.offer-incl li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8px auto auto 0;
  width: 14px;
  height: 8px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* badge for the featured row (above the image frame) */
.offer-row-featured .offer-badge {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -14px 50% auto auto;
  transform: translateX(50%);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  z-index: 4;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -4px var(--gold-glow);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.offer-row-featured .offer-row-copy h3 { color: var(--warm-white); }
.offer-row-featured .offer-media-frame { border-color: var(--gold-dim); }
.offer-row-copy .btn { align-self: flex-start; }
.offer-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(36px, 3.5vw, 52px) clamp(28px, 2.6vw, 40px) clamp(36px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24,24,24,0.92) 0%, rgba(19,19,19,0.88) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.offer-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(201,168,76,0.10), transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.offer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--gold-dim);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.offer-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.offer-card-featured {
  border-color: var(--gold-dim);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,28,28,0.94) 0%, rgba(19,19,19,0.90) 100%);
}
.offer-card-featured::before { opacity: 0.6; }

.offer-badge {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px auto auto 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -4px var(--gold-glow);
}

.offer-roman {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 18px auto auto 18px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 400;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.offer-media {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 -8px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.offer-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
}
/* OTO images have price banners overlaid - crop aggressively + fade the bottom */
.offer-media-crop {
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 2;
}
.offer-media-crop img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  min-height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 0%;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.offer-media-crop::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 55%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(11,11,11,0.85) 50%, rgba(11,11,11,0.98) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.offer-card:hover .offer-media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.offer-media::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(19,19,19,0.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.offer-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.offer-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.offer-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex: 1;
}
.offer-card .btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ============ SPEAKING ============ */
.section-speaking { background: rgba(19,19,19,0.12); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.speaking-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.speaking-card {
  padding: 36px 32px;
  background: var(--black-rich);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.speaking-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--gold-dim); }
.speaking-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: var(--gold-faint);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.speaking-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.speaking-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.speaking-cta {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}
.speaking-cta p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* ============ REFERRALS ============ */
.section-referrals {
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black) 0%, var(--black-soft) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.referrals-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -8% -15% auto;
  width: 340px;
  opacity: 0.18;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px var(--gold-glow));
}
.referrals-inner {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.referrals-inner h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.referrals-inner p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 40px; line-height: 1.7; }
.referrals-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============ ABOUT ============ */
.section-about {
  background: rgba(11,11,11,0.12);
  position: relative;
}
.about-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-portrait-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-portrait {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  width: 100%;
}
.about-portrait-img {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  z-index: 3;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.65));
}
/* watermark + heavy glow removed - was reading as decorative-not-purposeful */
.about-portrait-watermark { display: none; }
.about-portrait-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 30% -5% 10% -5%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201,168,76,0.10), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(36px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* decorative gold rule + caption beneath portrait to resolve the cut-off */
.about-portrait::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 25% -2px 25%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold) 50%, transparent);
  z-index: 4;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.about-portrait::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 86% 0 -2% 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(5,5,5,0.65) 55%, rgba(5,5,5,0.96) 100%);
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* tag block below portrait */
.about-tag {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding-top: 4px;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.about-tag-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.about-tag-rule {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 80px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.about-copy h2 { margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); }
.about-lede {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 0 32px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.about-copy p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.78; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.18rem); }
.about-copy { max-width: 560px; }
.about-sig {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.34em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

/* ============ STATS ROW ============ */
.about-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 48px);
  margin: clamp(80px, 10vw, 130px) 0 0;
  padding: 56px clamp(8px, 2vw, 32px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.about-stats .stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-right: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.about-stats .stat:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8px 0 8px auto;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}
.about-stats .stat-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 0.95;
  font-weight: 400;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
}
.about-stats .stat-num sup {
  font-size: 0.42em;
  margin-left: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  font-weight: 400;
  top: -0.55em;
}
.about-stats .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 22ch;
}

/* ============ THE RECORD ============ */
.about-record {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px);
  margin-top: clamp(80px, 10vw, 120px);
  padding-top: 64px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.record-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.record-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.record-col h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--warm-white);
}
.record-col p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.record-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.record-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 14px 0 14px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.record-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 22px auto auto 0;
  width: 14px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.record-list li strong {
  color: var(--warm-white);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.record-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.record-books { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.record-books li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.record-books li:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.record-books .book-marker {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  padding-top: 4px;
}
.record-books li strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.record-books li em {
  display: block;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
}

/* ============ FEATURED MARQUEE STRIP ============ */
.about-featured {
  margin-top: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px);
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
}
.featured-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.featured-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  max-width: 1080px;
}
.featured-list span:not(.featured-dot) {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.featured-dot {
  width: 3px; height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
}

/* ============ FAQ ============ */
.section-faq { background: rgba(19,19,19,0.12); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-list { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
/* FAQ - editorial pattern: hairline gold rules, no card containers,
   gold Q. marker on left, no rounded-card-with-plus-icon look */
.faq-list {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  transition: background 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}
.faq-item.open { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.03); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 28px 4px;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.5vw, 1.32rem);
  color: var(--warm-white);
  transition: color 0.25s var(--ease-out), padding-left 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.faq-q::before {
  content: 'Q.';
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1.5;
  align-self: center;
}
.faq-q:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 8px;
}
.faq-icon {
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  position: relative;
  align-self: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.faq-icon::before,
.faq-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.faq-icon::after { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg); transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out); }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon::after { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg); }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.45s var(--ease-out), padding 0.35s var(--ease-out);
  padding: 0 4px 0 calc(13px + 18px + 18px);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 480px; padding: 0 4px 28px calc(13px + 18px + 18px); }
.faq-a p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
}

/* ============ THE AUTHORITY RESET (v2 - editorial manifesto) ============
   Mike voice: short staccato declarations, contrast pattern ("X. Not Y.")
   Visual: classical Roman numerals, asymmetric pillar layout, rooms as
   typographic mini-cards (NOT a dashed ledger - that read as cheap).
   Centered manifesto opening, three-pillar middle, six-room grid below. */
.section-reset {
  padding: clamp(96px, 12vw, 160px) 0;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.section-reset::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(60% 35% at 50% 8%, rgba(201,168,76,0.05), transparent 75%);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Manifesto head - centered, headline weight, two-line contrast pattern */
.reset-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px);
}
.reset-head .divider { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.reset-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.8vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
}
.reset-lede {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.6vw, 1.45rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  max-width: 32ch;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}
.reset-lede em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
}
.reset-sub {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.4vw, 19px);
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin: 0;
}
.reset-continuation {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(19px, 1.7vw, 23px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.reset-continuation em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.reset-headshot {
  display: block;
  width: clamp(124px, 14vw, 172px);
  height: clamp(124px, 14vw, 172px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 18%;
  margin: 34px auto 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

/* Pillars v9 - premium centered cards. Each thread is a refined card:
   subtle dark gradient bg, hairline gold border, generous padding,
   gold top accent rule. Hover lifts the card and brightens the border. */
.reset-triad {
  margin: 0 auto clamp(80px, 9vw, 120px);
  max-width: 1180px;
}
.reset-triad-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 36px);
  width: 100%;
}
.reset-thread {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 22px);
  padding: clamp(44px, 4.5vw, 64px) clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(20, 19, 15, 0.55) 0%,
    rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.35) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.16);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out),
              border-color 0.4s var(--ease-out),
              background 0.4s var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
/* Subtle top gold accent rule - the brand mark on each card */
.reset-thread::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 22%;
  right: 22%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.55) 50%, transparent 100%);
}
/* Hover: lift + brighter border + soft gold glow */
.reset-thread:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(26, 24, 18, 0.65) 0%,
    rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.45) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -16px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
}

/* Number tag - sans-serif gold caps */
.reset-thread-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.25vw, 17px);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.85;
}
/* Title - clean sans-serif (Inter) */
.reset-thread-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.6rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
}
/* Body - serif (Garamond) for warmth */
.reset-thread-body {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.2vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 32ch;
}

/* Rooms block - 6 mini-cards in 3x2 grid */
.reset-rooms-block {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.reset-rooms-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  position: relative;
}
.reset-rooms-head::before,
.reset-rooms-head::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-dim), transparent);
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin: 0 18px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.reset-rooms-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.35vw, 18px);
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}
.reset-rooms {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
}
.reset-room {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.4);
  padding: clamp(36px, 3.5vw, 52px) clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 40px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}
.reset-room:hover {
  background: rgba(26, 24, 18, 0.55);
}
/* Sizes bumped for older executive readers (50+).
   Tag 13-15px, name 1.5-1.85rem, desc 1.1-1.22rem - all comfortable for
   bifocals + reading glasses. Italic still readable at this size. */
.reset-room-tag {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.2vw, 16px);
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.reset-room-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.85vw, 1.75rem);
  color: var(--warm-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  margin: 0;
}
.reset-room-desc {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.2vw, 1.18rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Dual CTA row */
.reset-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 28px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.reset-cta {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(11px, 1vw, 13px);
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  transition: color 0.25s var(--ease-out), background 0.25s var(--ease-out),
              border-color 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
.reset-cta span { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out); margin-left: 4px; }
.reset-cta:hover {
  color: var(--warm-white);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.6);
}
.reset-cta:hover span { transform: translateX(4px); }
.reset-cta-alt {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  color: var(--warm-white);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.55);
}
.reset-cta-alt:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .reset-triad-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .reset-thread-title { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .reset-rooms { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .section-reset { padding: clamp(64px, 12vw, 96px) 0; }
  .reset-head h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.4rem); }
  .reset-lede { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .reset-triad-grid { gap: 36px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .reset-thread-title { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .reset-thread-body { font-size: 1.02rem; }
  .reset-rooms { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .reset-room { text-align: left; padding: 16px 14px; gap: 3px; }
  .reset-room-tag { margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 10px; }
  .reset-room-name { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.2; }
  .reset-room-desc { font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.35; }
  .reset-rooms-head::before, .reset-rooms-head::after { width: 28px; margin: 0 10px; }
  .reset-cta-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
  .reset-cta { text-align: center; }
}

/* ============ WORK WITH MICHAEL ============
   3-card offering panel: Speaking, Executive Program, 1:1 Coaching.
   Middle card (Executive Program) gets featured treatment - gold rule
   on top, slightly lifted, more visual weight. Cards use the same dark
   tile vocabulary as the offer-card system but tighter. */
.section-work {
  padding: clamp(96px, 12vw, 160px) 0;
}
.work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 2vw, 28px);
  margin-top: clamp(56px, 6vw, 88px);
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.work-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(36px, 3.5vw, 56px) clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,19,15,0.6) 0%, rgba(14,14,14,0.45) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.4s var(--ease-out),
              background 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.work-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,24,18,0.7) 0%, rgba(18,18,18,0.55) 100%);
}
/* Featured middle card - more presence */
.work-card-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,24,18,0.85) 0%, rgba(18,17,14,0.65) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.28);
}
.work-card-featured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 18%;
  right: 18%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--gold) 50%, transparent 100%);
}
.work-card-featured:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
}
.work-tag {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(10px, 0.95vw, 12px);
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.85;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.work-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2vw, 1.9rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.008em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
}
.work-body {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.1vw, 1.06rem);
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.work-cta {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(11px, 1vw, 13px);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  margin-top: 4px;
  transition: color 0.25s var(--ease-out), letter-spacing 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
.work-cta span { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out); }
.work-cta:hover {
  color: var(--warm-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
}
.work-cta:hover span { transform: translateX(4px); }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 560px; gap: 18px; }
  .work-card { padding: 32px 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .section-work { padding: clamp(64px, 12vw, 96px) 0; }
  .work-card { padding: 28px 22px; gap: 14px; }
  .work-title { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .work-body { font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.55; }
}

/* ============ FINAL CTA ============ */
.final-cta {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(96px, 12vw, 168px) 0;
  background-color: #0A0A0A;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}
.final-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(40% 60% at 12% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.12), transparent 70%);
  z-index: -1;
}
/* Book-pattern texture - HEAVILY blurred, desaturated, and dimmed so it
   reads as atmospheric depth, not legible content. Blur kills the
   recognizable book covers; opacity + saturation keep it abstract. */
.final-cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -40px;  /* slight overscan so blur edges don't show */
  background-image: url('assets/book-pattern-bg.webp');
  background-size: 75% auto;  /* left-anchored, covers visible at recognizable scale */
  background-position: left center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.18;
  filter: saturate(0.25) brightness(0.85) contrast(1.05);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -2;
  /* Horizontal mask: pattern fully visible on the LEFT, fades to
     transparent at 60% so the right column (text + CTA) stays clean. */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 25%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 50%,
    transparent 70%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 25%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 50%,
    transparent 70%);
}
/* Compass: pushed to right edge as ornament. No longer dominates background.
   Sits behind the asymmetric layout where the right column ends. */
.final-compass {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -120px;
  left: auto;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  opacity: 0.06;
  z-index: -1;
  animation: spinFinalCompass 180s linear infinite;
  transform-origin: center center;
}
@keyframes spinFinalCompass {
  from { transform: translate(0, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: translate(0, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .final-compass {
    right: -80px;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    opacity: 0.04;
  }
}
/* Final CTA - asymmetric editorial layout (breaks centered SaaS pattern) */
.final-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: left;
}
.final-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: end;
}
.final-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.final-mark {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.34em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.final-headline {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.4vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 12ch;
}
.final-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; padding-bottom: 6px; }
.final-body {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 38ch;
}
.final-cta-primary {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.final-cta-secondary {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 4px;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out), letter-spacing 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.final-cta-secondary:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .final-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .final-left, .final-right { padding-bottom: 0; }
  .final-headline { max-width: none; }
}

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
.footer {
  padding: 80px 0 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(19,19,19,0.35);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 56px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.footer h4 {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.footer ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.footer a { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.footer a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 16px; max-width: 340px; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.footer-sig { font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.005em; }

/* ============ REFERRAL PAGE ============ */
.referral-hero {
  min-height: 92vh;
  min-height: 92dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 160px 0 80px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 30%, rgba(201,168,76,0.12), transparent 70%),
    var(--black);
  position: relative;
}
.referral-card {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(247,245,240,0.025);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-faint);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.referral-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-dim), transparent);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.referral-card .compass {
  width: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  animation: spinSlow 120s linear infinite;
}
.referral-card .intro {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem);
  color: var(--warm-white);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.referral-card h1 { margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.referral-card p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.75; }
.referral-form {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}
.referral-form input, .referral-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(11,11,11,0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--warm-white);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease-out), background 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
.referral-form input::placeholder, .referral-form textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-dim); }
.referral-form input:focus, .referral-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(11,11,11,0.7);
}
.referral-form textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.referral-form .btn { margin-top: 10px; justify-self: center; padding: 16px 40px; }

/* ============ LEGAL PAGES ============ */
.legal-page { padding: 160px 0 96px; background: var(--black); }
.legal-page article { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.legal-page h1 { margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.legal-page .meta { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.legal-page h2 { font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: 1.55rem; margin: 56px 0 18px; color: var(--gold); }
.legal-page h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 32px 0 12px; color: var(--warm-white); }
.legal-page p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.78; }
.legal-page ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.legal-page ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.legal-page ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 11px auto auto 0;
  width: 10px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.legal-page table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0 28px; }
.legal-page th, .legal-page td { padding: 13px 14px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.legal-page th { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.legal-page td { color: var(--text-muted); }
.legal-page strong { color: var(--warm-white); }
.legal-page a { color: var(--gold); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-faint); transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease-out); }
.legal-page a:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.legal-page hr { border: none; height: 1px; background: var(--border); margin: 40px 0; }
.legal-page em { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav-link-ghost { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; }
  .hero-portrait { order: -1; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-headline { max-width: none; }
  .triad-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .who-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .testimonials-sticky { position: static; top: auto; }
  .testimonials-sticky .section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .testimonials-sticky .section-head .divider { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .testimonials-wall { gap: 18px; }
  .testimonials-wall .testimonial:nth-child(n) { max-width: none; position: static; top: auto; z-index: auto; }
  .speaking-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .book-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; max-width: 620px; }
  .book-visual { max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .about-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; max-width: 540px; }
  .about-portrait { max-width: 360px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .words-decor-mark { font-size: clamp(14rem, 38vw, 22rem); }
  /* zig-zag offers -> stacked column */
  .offer-row,
  .offer-row-reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; direction: ltr; }
  .offer-row-reverse > * { direction: ltr; }
  .offer-row-reverse .offer-row-media { order: -1; }
  .offer-row .offer-row-media { order: -1; }
  .offer-row-img.book-img { max-width: 260px; }
  /* speaker gallery -> stacked */
  .speaker-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .speaker-tile-hero,
  .speaker-tile-portrait,
  .speaker-tile-wide { grid-column: 1; grid-row: auto; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .speaker-tile-hero { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  /* tighter mobile rhythm */
  .speaker-tile figcaption strong { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .speaker-gallery { gap: 12px; }
  .testimonials-wall { gap: 14px; }
  .testimonials-wall .testimonial:nth-child(n) { max-width: none; }
  .testimonial { padding: 28px 24px 24px; }
  .testimonial blockquote { font-size: 1rem; }
  /* offers cards mobile */
  .offer-card { padding: 24px 22px 28px; }
  .offer-card-visual { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .offer-card-title { min-height: auto; }
  .offer-card-lead { min-height: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-ctas { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  body { font-size: 15px; }
  .section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .hero { padding: 132px 0 40px; }
  .hero-meta { gap: 16px; }
  .hero-meta-item { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
  .video-play { width: 76px; height: 76px; }
  .video-play::after { border-left-width: 19px; border-top-width: 12px; border-bottom-width: 12px; }
  .video-caption { font-size: 0.92rem; bottom: 20px; left: 24px; }
  .carousel-arrows { display: none; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .footer-bottom { justify-content: center; text-align: center; flex-direction: column; }
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .work-card { padding: 36px 28px; }
  .testimonial { padding: 32px 28px; }
}

/* ============ HERO PULL-QUOTE (early social-proof strip) ============ */
.section-hero-quote {
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px) 0;
  background: rgba(11,11,11,0.10);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}
.hero-quote {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero-quote-mark {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 9rem);
  line-height: 0.6;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.32;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.hero-quote blockquote {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.32;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.hero-quote blockquote em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-quote figcaption {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.hero-quote-tick {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
}

/* ============ FOCUS-VISIBLE (a11y - WCAG 2.4.7) ============ */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold-bright, var(--gold));
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.btn:focus-visible,
.nav-cta:focus-visible,
.brand:focus-visible {
  outline-offset: 4px;
}
.faq-q:focus-visible,
.topic-tag:focus-visible {
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* anchor-target offset so sticky nav does not obscure focused/jumped-to content */
[id] { scroll-margin-top: 100px; }

/* skip link (WCAG 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks) */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  transform: translateY(-200%);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}
.skip-link:focus {
  transform: translateY(0);
  outline: 2px solid var(--warm-white);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ============ MARQUEE PAUSE CONTROL (a11y - WCAG 2.2.2) ============ */
.marquee-pause {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: clamp(16px, 2vw, 28px);
  right: clamp(16px, 3vw, 40px);
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  background: rgba(11,11,11,0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.marquee-pause:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12); border-color: var(--gold); }
.marquee-pause-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  position: relative;
}
.marquee-pause[aria-pressed="false"] .marquee-pause-icon::before,
.marquee-pause[aria-pressed="false"] .marquee-pause-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 10px;
  background: currentColor;
}
.marquee-pause[aria-pressed="false"] .marquee-pause-icon::before { left: 1px; }
.marquee-pause[aria-pressed="false"] .marquee-pause-icon::after { right: 1px; }
.marquee-pause[aria-pressed="true"] .marquee-pause-icon::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 9px solid currentColor;
  border-top: 5px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 5px solid transparent;
}
.quotes-track.paused { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ============ REFERRAL PAGE (private invitation - textured, premium) ============ */
.page-referral {
  /* inherits the body gradient backdrop - no override */
}

.referral-simple {
  padding: clamp(140px, 14vw, 200px) 0 clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px);
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
/* soft gold radial glow at top - "spotlight" anchor */
.referral-simple::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 720px;
  height: 720px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.10), transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
/* faint compass corner ornament - top-left */
.referral-simple::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 90px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: url('assets/compass-corner-clean-transparent.png') no-repeat center/contain;
  opacity: 0.07;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Card-framed canvas - real container with gradient + hairline + shadow */
.referral-canvas {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(56px, 6vw, 96px) clamp(36px, 5vw, 80px);
  background-color: #0e0e0e;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 0% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.07), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,22,22,0.96) 0%, rgba(11,11,11,0.96) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 72px -24px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
  isolation: isolate;
}
/* gold gradient hairline across the card's top edge */
.referral-canvas::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.55), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* subtle bottom-corner gold bloom */
.referral-canvas::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* Top ornament: rule + small diamond + rule (premium-minimal) */
.referral-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.referral-mark-rule {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
}
.referral-mark svg { opacity: 0.9; }

.referral-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.referral-headline {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.referral-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.referral-deck {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.5vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}

/* Flat form - no card, just clean rows with hairline dividers */
.referral-form-simple {
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 540px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 26px;
}
.field-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.field-label {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.field-optional {
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.field-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-md);
  border-radius: 0;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  font-style: normal;
}
.field-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(160, 158, 151, 0.4);
  font-style: italic;
}
.field-input:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--gold-dim); }
.field-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
}
.field-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 80px;
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.referral-submit-simple {
  margin-top: 12px;
  align-self: stretch;
}

.referral-fineprint {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 14px 0 0;
}

.referral-status {
  margin: 20px 0 0;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
}
.referral-status:not(:empty) { display: block; }

/* Post-submission thank-you panel (book-call + referral) */
.form-thankyou {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 44px) 0;
  animation: form-thankyou-in 0.5s var(--ease-out) both;
}
@keyframes form-thankyou-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.form-thankyou-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}
.form-thankyou-body {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  color: var(--warm-white);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 46ch;
  margin: 0;
}
.form-thankyou-btn { margin-top: 6px; text-decoration: none; }
.form-thankyou-count {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(247, 245, 240, 0.55);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 2px 0 0;
}
.form-thankyou-num { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; }

/* Signature beneath the form */
.referral-sign {
  margin: 64px auto 0;
  max-width: 540px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.referral-sign-dash {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 36px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 0;
}
.referral-sign em { font-style: italic; }
.referral-sign-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Slim footer for legal/referral pages */
.footer-slim { padding: 32px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--black); }
.footer-slim .footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .referral-simple { padding-top: clamp(120px, 22vw, 160px); }
  .referral-headline br { display: none; }
  .footer-slim .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; align-items: center; }
}

/* ============ MOBILE OPTIMIZATION (tablet + phone) ============ */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  /* hero pull-quote tighter on tablet+phone */
  .section-hero-quote { padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 96px) 0; }
  .hero-quote-mark { font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 14vw, 6rem); margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .hero-quote blockquote { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 4.2vw, 1.7rem); line-height: 1.36; margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .hero-quote figcaption { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  /* hero video: skip the 3.2MB MP4 on cellular - poster JPG covers it */
  .hero-video { display: none; }
  .hero-photo { display: block; opacity: 1; }

  /* nav: tighten + ensure touch targets >= 44px */
  .brand-line-1 { font-size: 13px; }
  .brand-line-2 { font-size: 10px; }
  .nav-toggle { width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 10px; }
  .nav-cta { min-height: 44px; padding: 12px 18px; }

  /* hero block */
  .hero-headline { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 9vw, 2.8rem); line-height: 1.08; }
  .hero-sub { font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 4vw, 1.15rem); }
  .hero-line { gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: center; }
  .hero-actions .btn { min-height: 48px; }

  /* hero pull-quote (mobile final) */
  .section-hero-quote { padding: 56px 0; }
  .hero-quote-mark { font-size: 4rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .hero-quote blockquote { font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.4; }

  /* marquee pause: bigger touch target, repositioned to clear card edges */
  .marquee-pause {
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    min-height: 44px;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  }

  /* testimonial sticky cards stack flat on mobile (re-confirming) */
  .testimonials-wall .testimonial { position: static; top: auto; z-index: auto; }
  .testimonial blockquote { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.42; }
  .testimonial { padding: 32px 24px 24px; gap: 22px; }

  /* quote marquee cards (the auto-scroller) */
  .quote-card {
    width: 86vw;
    min-width: 86vw;
    min-height: 320px;
    padding: 36px 28px;
  }
  .quote-card .quote-text { font-size: 1.35rem; line-height: 1.36; }
  .quote-card .quote-source { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; }

  /* FAQ tap target */
  .faq-q { min-height: 56px; padding: 18px 0; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.4; }

  /* speaking topics */
  .topic-row .topic-tag { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.20em; padding: 8px 14px; }
  .topic-row h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.22; }
  .topic-row p { font-size: 0.95rem; }

  /* about portrait less cropping */
  .about-portrait { max-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto; }

  /* offer cards mobile */
  .offer-card { padding: 28px 22px 32px; }
  .offer-card-title { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .offer-card .btn { width: 100%; min-height: 48px; }

  /* invitation block tighter */
  .invitation-headline { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1.16; }
  .invitation-actions .btn { min-height: 48px; }

  /* referral page mobile */
  .referral-simple { padding: 100px 0 64px; }
  .referral-canvas { padding: 36px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
  .referral-simple::after { width: 200px; height: 200px; right: -40px; top: 70px; opacity: 0.05; }
  .referral-simple::before { width: 480px; height: 480px; }
  .referral-headline { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 8vw, 2.4rem); }
  .referral-deck { font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .field-input { font-size: 16px; }  /* >=16px prevents iOS auto-zoom on focus */
  .referral-form-simple { gap: 22px; }
  .referral-submit-simple { min-height: 48px; width: 100%; }

  /* footer slim on referral/legal pages */
  .footer-slim .footer-bottom { gap: 10px; }
  .footer-slim .footer-bottom span { font-size: 0.78rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* extra-small phones: edge-to-edge readability */
  .container { padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }
  .hero { padding-top: 110px; }
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 48px; }
  .section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 8vw, 2rem); }
  .nav-row { padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; }
  /* brand-text remains visible on small phones per Mike, 2026-05-28 */
  .brand-line-1 { font-size: 11px; }
  .brand-line-2 { font-size: 8px; }
  .hero-actions .btn { font-size: 0.92rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; }
  .quote-card { width: 90vw; min-width: 90vw; padding: 32px 24px; }
  .testimonial { padding: 28px 20px 22px; }
  .testimonial blockquote { font-size: 1.02rem; }
  .testimonial figcaption { gap: 10px; padding-top: 18px; }
  .t-avatar { width: 42px; height: 42px; }
}

/* ============ MOBILE POLISH - comprehensive pass ============ */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  /* prevent horizontal scroll site-wide */
  html, body { overflow-x: hidden; max-width: 100vw; }

  /* universal tap-highlight removal (premium dark theme) */
  a, button, .btn, [role="button"] { -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; }

  /* ===== Mobile body background optimization =====
     iOS Safari has known bugs with background-attachment: fixed
     (causes scrolling shake, performance hits, sometimes white flashes).
     Switch to scroll on mobile + reposition light pools so the warm
     spotlight reads on portrait (not just landscape) viewports. */
  body {
    background-attachment: scroll, scroll, scroll;
    background-image:
      /* Move gold spotlight closer to center-top for portrait viewports */
      radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 50% at 50% 8%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.10), transparent 65%),
      /* Counter-shadow at bottom for grounding */
      radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 40% at 50% 100%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), transparent 72%),
      /* Smooth dark gradient - same five stops, mobile friendly */
      linear-gradient(180deg, #060606 0%, #0E0D0B 38%, #14130F 50%, #0E0D0B 62%, #050504 100%);
    background-size: 100% 100vh, 100% 100vh, 100% 100%;
    background-position: center top, center bottom, center center;
  }

  /* Film grain: smaller tile + slightly higher opacity on mobile
     so the grain reads at smaller pixel densities */
  body::before {
    opacity: 0.06;
    background-size: 140px 140px;
  }

  /* ===== Mobile book carousel optimization ===== */
  /* Smaller arrow buttons, pulled in slightly from the edges so they don't
     intercept screen-edge gestures (iOS back-swipe). Still 40x40 = tap-safe. */
  .book-carousel { padding: 0 14px 36px; }
  .book-nav {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    opacity: 0.75; /* always more visible on mobile (no hover) */
    background: rgba(10, 10, 13, 0.75);
  }
  .book-nav svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .book-nav-prev { left: -4px; }
  .book-nav-next { right: -4px; }

  /* Dots: larger tap target via padding (visual size stays small) */
  .book-dots { gap: 14px; bottom: 4px; }
  .book-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    padding: 6px;
    background-clip: content-box;
  }
  .book-dot.active {
    width: 24px;
    background-clip: content-box;
  }

  /* ===== Hero mask on mobile - tighter fade band ===== */
  /* Mobile viewport is taller relative to width, so push the mask fade
     a bit later in the video to keep the ocean visible. */
  .hero-ocean,
  .hero-vignette {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg,
      #000 0%, #000 75%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 88%, transparent 100%);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg,
      #000 0%, #000 75%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 88%, transparent 100%);
  }

  /* offers: drop the desktop-only ornament padding-reservation on mobile */
  .offer-card { padding: 32px 22px 32px; }
  .offer-card-ornament { top: 14px; }
  .offer-card-featured { padding-top: 48px; }
  .offer-card-visual { height: 180px; margin: -8px -8px 22px; }
  .offer-card-meta { gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .offer-card-num { font-size: 16px; }
  .offer-card-title { font-size: 1.3rem; min-height: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .offer-card-lead { font-size: 0.95rem; min-height: 0; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.55; }
  .offer-card-incl { gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding-top: 16px; }
  .offer-card-incl li { font-size: 0.9rem; padding-left: 20px; }

  /* inside-the-book section: keep image readable on mobile */
  .inside-visual { max-width: 100%; padding: 0 4px; }
  .inside-visual::before { inset: -4%; filter: blur(28px); }

  /* book section + bundle - tighter on mobile */
  .book-layout { gap: 36px; }
  .book-visual { max-width: 340px; }

  /* about section mobile */
  .about-copy .about-lede { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.45; }
  .about-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 2.5rem); }
  .about-copy p { font-size: 0.98rem; }
  .about-portrait { max-width: 260px; }

  /* testimonial cards: ensure compass + content stay clean on small viewports */
  .testimonial::before { width: 130px; height: 130px; top: -22px; right: -22px; opacity: 0.07; }
  .testimonial blockquote { max-width: none; }
  .testimonial figcaption { gap: 12px; }
  .t-name { font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
  .t-role { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; }

  /* quote marquee: faster scroll on mobile (less waiting between cards) */
  .quotes-track { animation-duration: 40s; }
  .quote-card { gap: 24px; }
  .quote-card .quote-text { max-width: none; }
  .quote-card .quote-mark { width: 36px; height: 36px; }

  /* hero pull-quote: tighter container */
  .hero-quote { padding: 0 6px; }

  /* speaking topics: better stack on mobile */
  .topic-row { padding: 22px 0; gap: 12px; }
  .topic-row .topic-tag { font-size: 9px; padding: 7px 12px; min-width: 0; }
  .speaking-cta .btn { min-height: 48px; }

  /* FAQ touch targets */
  .faq-item { padding: 0 4px; }
  .faq-q { padding: 20px 0; gap: 16px; }
  .faq-q span:first-child { font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.4; flex: 1; }
  .faq-icon { font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .faq-a p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; padding: 4px 0 20px; }

  /* invitation block mobile */
  .section-invitation { padding: clamp(72px, 12vw, 96px) 0; }
  .invitation-copy p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; }
  .invitation-sig { font-size: 0.9rem; }

  /* referrals card on home */
  .referrals-actions { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: center; }
  .referrals-actions .btn { min-height: 48px; }

  /* final CTA mobile */
  .final-cta { padding: 80px 0; }
  .final-actions { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
  .final-actions .btn { width: 100%; min-height: 48px; }
  .final-compass { width: 280px; height: 280px; }

  /* footer mobile - readable + properly spaced */
  .footer { padding: 56px 0 32px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; text-align: left; }
  .footer-col h4 { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; }
  .footer-col ul { gap: 10px; }
  .footer-col a { font-size: 0.92rem; padding: 8px 0; display: inline-block; min-height: 32px; }
  .footer-bottom { gap: 14px; padding-top: 24px; font-size: 0.78rem; }

  /* hero meta scroll-cue dot row */
  .hero-line { padding: 0 12px; line-height: 1.6; }
  .hero-line-dot { display: none; }

  /* CTA buttons - universal touch sizing */
  .btn { min-height: 48px; padding: 14px 26px; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-secondary, .btn-ghost { letter-spacing: 0.22em; font-size: 0.88rem; }

  /* nav cluster: hide ghost links cleanly on mobile */
  .nav-links-wrap, .nav-ctas { display: none; }
  .nav-cluster { display: none; }
}

/* iOS safe-area awareness for notched devices */
@supports (padding: max(0px)) {
  .hero { padding-bottom: max(40px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
  .footer { padding-bottom: max(32px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE OVERRIDES - May 17 polish pass
   Fixes: hero video fallback, CTA sizing, triad layout,
   testimonial mobile animation, speaker gallery compaction.
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 720px) {

  /* HERO - kill autoplay video on mobile (iOS Safari often blocks
     autoplay; even when allowed, 1.3MB video on cellular is heavy).
     Use the .webp poster as a CSS background instead - 36KB, instant,
     reliable. */
  .hero-video { display: none !important; }
  .hero-ocean {
    background-color: #050505;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,5,0.35) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,0.7) 100%),
      url('assets/hero-ocean-night.webp');
    background-size: cover, cover;
    background-position: center center, center center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat;
  }
  .hero-photo { display: none; }
  .hero-vignette { display: block; }

  /* HERO CTAs on mobile: stack + center is handled by the earlier
     mobile rule (.hero-actions { flex-direction: column;
     align-items: center; }). The previous tight-horizontal-pair
     override here used !important to force row, blocking that
     behavior; removed 2026-05-28 per Mike + Jordan feedback. */

  /* TRIAD - stack vertically with hairline gold rules between */
  .hero-line {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto auto auto auto;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 6px 0;
  }
  .hero-line span:not(.hero-line-dot) {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  }
  .hero-line span:not(.hero-line-dot):last-of-type {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .hero-line-dot { display: none; }

  /* TESTIMONIALS - drop sticky stack, use scroll-reveal fade-up
     so each card lands cleanly on its own. The sticky pattern
     conflicts with iOS small-viewport scrolling. */
  .testimonials-wall { gap: 22px; }
  .testimonials-wall .testimonial {
    position: static !important;
    top: auto !important;
    z-index: auto !important;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(32px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
  }
  .testimonials-wall .testimonial.in,
  .testimonials-wall .testimonial.reveal-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  /* Fallback: if reveal class is never added, ensure visibility */
  .no-js .testimonials-wall .testimonial { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

  /* SPEAKER GALLERY - compact single-column stack with consistent
     3:2 aspect ratio. Drops the desktop "magazine grid" pattern
     which scales awkwardly below 600px. */
  .speaker-gallery {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    aspect-ratio: auto !important;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 8vw, 64px);
  }
  .speaker-tile {
    grid-column: auto !important;
    grid-row: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
  .speaker-tile-small { display: none !important; }
  .speaker-tile figcaption { inset: auto 0 16px 0; }
  .speaker-tile figcaption strong { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .speaker-tile figcaption span { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.24em; }
}

/* reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal, .reveal-right { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .hero-portrait img:not(.hero-portrait-compass) { animation: none; }
  .hero-portrait-compass, .about-portrait::after, .final-compass, .referral-card .compass { animation: none; }
  .marquee-track, .quotes-track, .hero-video, .hero-ocean .hero-vignette { animation: none; }
  .hero-video { display: none; }
  .hero-photo { display: block; opacity: 1; filter: saturate(0.95) contrast(1.04) brightness(0.92); }
  .hero-ocean .hero-vignette { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIAL MONOGRAM - editorial replacement for stock avatars
   ============================================================ */
.t-monogram {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.18), rgba(11,11,11,0.55));
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -4px var(--gold-glow), inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(11,11,11,0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.t-monogram span {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: -1px;
}

/* ============================================================
   IN CONVERSATION - editorial acclaim paragraph
   Book-jacket back-cover pattern: a single confident sentence
   that names the venues inline. NO list, NO cards. The reader
   takes in the statement; the venues do their own work.
   ============================================================ */
/* ============================================================
   IN CONVERSATION - 2x2 grid pattern (centered eyebrow with
   hairline rules flanking, four venues in a 2x2 with hairline
   dividers). BIG sizing for desktop, readable for older eyes.
   ============================================================ */
.section-press {
  padding: clamp(80px, 11vw, 160px) 0;
  /* removed gold radial wash - section now inherits the body bg cleanly */
}
.press-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 60px);
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
/* Label above the marquee - "Featured in" with thin rules each side.
   Subtle, narrow, eyebrow style. */
.press-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 22px);
  width: auto;
}
.press-label-rule {
  width: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--gold-dim) 50%, transparent 100%);
}
.press-label-text {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.5vw, 1.5rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.95;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .press-label { gap: 12px; }
  .press-label-rule { width: 32px; }
  .press-label-text { font-size: 1.1rem; }
}
.press-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 36px);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 920px;
}
.press-rule {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--gold-dim) 30%, var(--gold-dim) 70%, transparent 100%);
}
.press-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.2vw, 17px);
  letter-spacing: 0.44em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ===== Single-row editorial press marquee =====
   One line, slow elegant scroll, hairline gold pipe separator.
   Typography is REFINED: italic serif tags on either side of a serif
   name (NOT display caps - softer for editorial flow). Hairline pipe
   separator instead of geometric diamond reads as fine print, not
   ticker-tape. Edge mask dissolves items in and out at the sides. */
.press-marquee {
  width: 100vw;
  margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);  /* break out of container, full-bleed */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent 100%);
}
.press-mq-row {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.press-mq-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: pressMarquee 55s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes pressMarquee {
  from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

/* Pause on hover so users can read */
.press-marquee:hover .press-mq-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .press-mq-track { animation: none; }
}

/* Items now stack VERTICALLY - tag (top), name (middle), meta (bottom).
   Centered text, generous spacing between items horizontally. */
.press-mq-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: clamp(8px, 1vw, 14px);
  padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px) clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 52px);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* TAG - top line. Display caps, brand eyebrow treatment. */
.press-mq-tag {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: clamp(10px, 1vw, 12px);
  letter-spacing: 0.36em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* NAME - middle line, the focal element. Display caps, larger. */
.press-mq-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* META - bottom line, italic serif quiet caption */
.press-mq-meta {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.12rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* SEPARATOR - replaced gradient pipe with a single solid gold dot.
   Clean, unmistakable, no gradient, scales naturally. */
.press-mq-sep {
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin: 0 clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px);
  vertical-align: middle;
  align-self: center;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .section-press { padding: clamp(40px, 9vw, 64px) 0; }
  .press-strip { gap: 26px; }
  .press-mq-track { animation-duration: 38s; }
  .press-mq-item {
    padding: 30px 14px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .press-mq-tag {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  }
  .press-mq-name { font-size: 1.3rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
  .press-mq-meta { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .press-mq-sep { margin: 0 18px; width: 3px; height: 3px; }
  .press-marquee {
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent 100%);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent 100%);
  }
}

/* Very narrow phones - keep items tight + readable */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .press-mq-item {
    padding: 26px 10px;
    gap: 7px;
  }
  .press-mq-tag { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; }
  .press-mq-name { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .press-mq-meta { font-size: 0.8rem; }
  .press-mq-sep { margin: 0 14px; }
  .press-mq-track { animation-duration: 30s; }
  .press-label { gap: 10px; }
  .press-label-rule { width: 24px; }
  .press-label-text { font-size: 1.02rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   INSIDE THE BOOK - compact chapter-divider cards
   Roman numeral lives ON a hairline gold rule (vintage book /
   film-slate pattern) instead of being a giant centerpiece.
   No compass ornament, no double frame. Left-aligned content,
   tight padding (~36px), no italic anywhere. Compact + clean.
   ============================================================ */
.framework-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 24px);
  margin: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px) 0 clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.framework-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(28px, 2.5vw, 36px) clamp(24px, 2.2vw, 32px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,20,20,0.65) 0%, rgba(11,11,11,0.5) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: border-color 0.5s var(--ease-out), transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.framework-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-dim);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px -28px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

/* Roman numeral inset on a hairline gold rule */
.framework-card-mark {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.framework-card-mark::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.framework-card-mark::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
}
.framework-card-numeral {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.framework-card-range {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(12px, 1.05vw, 14px);
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.framework-card-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 1.85vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.008em;
  margin: 6px 0 0;
}

.framework-card-essence {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.15vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 10px 0 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .framework-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
  .framework-card { padding: clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 40px) clamp(28px, 3vw, 36px); }
  .framework-card-title { font-size: 1.55rem; }
  .framework-card-essence { font-size: 1.05rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .framework-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .framework-card { padding: 36px 28px; }
  .framework-card-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* Framework book visual - big editorial hero shot below the 4 cards */
.framework-figure {
  margin: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px) auto 0;
  max-width: 1280px;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.framework-figure img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 2px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55)) drop-shadow(0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.08));
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .framework-figure { margin-top: clamp(40px, 8vw, 56px); }
}

/* ============ LANDING PAGES (book-call, speaking-inquiry) ============ */
.landing-page { min-height: 100vh; }
.container-narrow { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.landing-hero { padding: clamp(96px, 14vw, 180px) 0 clamp(80px, 10vw, 120px); }
.landing-headline {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.8vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  color: var(--warm-white);
  margin: 16px 0 28px;
}
.landing-lede {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.4vw, 1.28rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
}
.landing-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 19, 15, 0.55) 0%, rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.35) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
}
.landing-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .landing-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.landing-form label { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
/* In two-column rows, anchor controls to the bottom of each cell so they stay
   aligned even when one label wraps to two lines (e.g. "Investment level..."). */
.landing-form-row input,
.landing-form-row select { margin-top: auto; }
.landing-form-label {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.landing-form input,
.landing-form select,
.landing-form textarea {
  background: rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
  color: var(--warm-white);
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
.landing-form input:focus,
.landing-form select:focus,
.landing-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.landing-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.landing-submit { margin-top: 8px; align-self: center; }
.landing-form-note {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}
.footer-fineprint {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 24px 0;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   Tablet / iPad optimizations (added 2026-05-28)
   Mid-range viewports (721-1024px) sat between the mobile column
   rules and the desktop row layout, so CTAs stayed cramped in a
   row. Stack + center the action containers across tablets too.
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 721px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .referrals-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .invitation-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  /* keep tap target generous on tablets */
  .hero-actions .btn,
  .referrals-actions .btn,
  .invitation-actions .btn,
  .speaking-cta .btn {
    min-height: 48px;
  }
}

/* ============ WATCH / CLIPS DECK (3D card rotator) ============ */
.section-clips { overflow-x: clip; }
.clips-deck {
  position: relative; margin-top: 56px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
}
.clips-stage {
  position: relative; flex: 1 1 auto;
  height: clamp(470px, 54vw, 590px);
  perspective: 1700px; transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.clip-card {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: clamp(264px, 30vw, 332px); aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #131313, #1d1d1d);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-md); cursor: pointer;
  transform-style: preserve-3d; backface-visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.6s var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.clip-card.slot-front {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateZ(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1; z-index: 40;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 0 1px var(--gold-dim);
}
.clip-card.slot-right {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(min(28vw, 230px)) translateZ(-200px) scale(0.8) rotateY(-26deg);
  opacity: 0.5; z-index: 30;
}
.clip-card.slot-left {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(max(-28vw, -230px)) translateZ(-200px) scale(0.8) rotateY(26deg);
  opacity: 0.5; z-index: 30;
}
.clip-card.slot-back {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateZ(-380px) scale(0.66);
  opacity: 0.28; z-index: 20;
}
.clip-card.slot-front:hover { box-shadow: 0 34px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 0 1px var(--gold); }
.clip-video { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; background: var(--black); z-index: 4; }
.clip-video[hidden] { display: none; }
.clip-poster { position: absolute !important; inset: 0; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: cover; z-index: 1; filter: brightness(0.74); }
.clip-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, rgba(11,11,11,0.25) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,0.68) 100%);
}
.clip-play {
  width: 66px; height: 66px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(201,168,76,0.16), 0 0 40px var(--gold-glow);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.clip-card:not(.slot-front) .clip-play { opacity: 0; }
.clip-card.slot-front:hover .clip-play { transform: scale(1.08); }
.clip-play::after { content: ''; width: 0; height: 0; border-left: 16px solid var(--black); border-top: 10px solid transparent; border-bottom: 10px solid transparent; margin-left: 5px; }
.clip-caption {
  position: absolute; bottom: 16px; left: 16px; right: 16px; z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.3;
  color: #F7F5F0; text-align: left; text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
}
.clip-video:not([hidden]) ~ .clip-caption { display: none; }
.clips-arrow {
  position: relative; flex: 0 0 auto; z-index: 50;
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(20,20,20,0.9); border: 1px solid var(--border-md); color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.7rem; line-height: 1; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.clips-arrow:hover { background: var(--black); border-color: var(--gold-dim); transform: scale(1.06); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .clips-stage { height: clamp(420px, 125vw, 540px); }
  .clip-card { width: clamp(220px, 62vw, 300px); }
  .clip-card.slot-right { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(34vw) translateZ(-150px) scale(0.78) rotateY(-24deg); }
  .clip-card.slot-left  { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(-34vw) translateZ(-150px) scale(0.78) rotateY(24deg); }
  .clip-card.slot-back  { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateZ(-300px) scale(0.62); }
  .clips-arrow { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1.4rem; }
}

/* ---- Watch deck: tablet / iPad ---- */
@media (min-width: 721px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .clips-stage { height: clamp(440px, 58vw, 560px); }
  .clip-card { width: clamp(244px, 34vw, 304px); }
  .clip-card.slot-right { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(28vw) translateZ(-185px) scale(0.8) rotateY(-25deg); }
  .clip-card.slot-left  { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(-28vw) translateZ(-185px) scale(0.8) rotateY(25deg); }
  .clip-card.slot-back  { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateZ(-345px) scale(0.64); }
  .clips-deck { gap: 6px; }
  .clips-arrow { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
}
/* ---- Watch deck: small phones ---- */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .clips-stage { height: clamp(380px, 132vw, 470px); }
  .clip-card { width: clamp(196px, 64vw, 240px); }
  .clip-card.slot-right { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(33vw) translateZ(-130px) scale(0.74) rotateY(-22deg); opacity: 0.42; }
  .clip-card.slot-left  { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(-33vw) translateZ(-130px) scale(0.74) rotateY(22deg); opacity: 0.42; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .clip-card { transition: opacity 0.25s ease; }
}