:root{
    --bg:#FAF7F1;
    --bg-card:#F1EAD9;
    --bg-card-2:#E8DFC8;
    --outer:#17140F;
    --paper:#17140F;
    --ink:#FAF7F1;
    --white:#17140F;
    --muted:#5B5646;
    --muted-2:#7A7460;
    --accent:#C89B3C;
    --accent-ink:#1B1408;
    --line:rgba(23,20,16,.12);
    --line-dark:rgba(250,247,241,.16);
    --shadow:rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  /* Images carry explicit width/height attributes for CLS prevention (SEO pass).
     Without this, any element whose CSS relies on aspect-ratio (rather than an
     explicit height) falls back to the raw HTML height attribute as a literal
     pixel value, which fights aspect-ratio and badly distorts/crops the image
     (e.g. portfolio book covers rendering as tall narrow strips). Forcing
     height:auto restores aspect-ratio as the source of truth for these specific,
     known aspect-ratio-based classes only. IMPORTANT: this must stay scoped to
     these selectors and never become a blanket img[width][height] rule -- a
     bare attribute selector has enough specificity to beat single-class rules
     like .logo-img{height:34px}, which silently blew the header logo up to its
     full 841x212 intrinsic size sitewide when this was tried generically. */
  .port-card-img[width][height],
  .format-card-img[width][height],
  .process-card-img[width][height],
  .book-hero-cover img[width][height]{ height:auto; }
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    margin:0;
    background:var(--bg);
    color:var(--white);
    font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;
  }
  h1,h2,h3{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif; font-weight:700; margin:0; text-wrap:balance; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
  p{ margin:0; }
  a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
  section{ position:relative; }
  .wrap{ max-width:1320px; margin:0 auto; padding-left:clamp(18px,4vw,56px); padding-right:clamp(18px,4vw,56px); }
  .pill{ background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); padding:.06em .5em; border-radius:100px; }
  ::selection{ background:rgba(200,155,60,.32); color:inherit; }

  /* ---------- section kicker (small label above headings) ---------- */
  .kicker{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.12em; color:var(--accent); margin:0 0 12px; }
  .kicker::before{ content:""; width:18px; height:2px; border-radius:2px; background:var(--accent); flex:none; }

  /* ---------- image placeholder slot (dashed frame + icon, for content pending real photography) ---------- */
  .img-slot{
    position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
    background:var(--bg-card); border:1.5px dashed var(--line); color:var(--muted); text-align:center; padding:24px;
  }
  .img-slot svg{ width:30px; height:30px; opacity:.55; }
  .img-slot span{ font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600; opacity:.8; max-width:20ch; }

  /* ---------- buttons ---------- */
  .btn{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:.92rem; padding:14px 22px; border-radius:100px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; cursor:pointer; border:1px solid transparent; transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), background .3s, color .3s; }
  .btn:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset:3px; }
  .btn-solid{ background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); }
  .btn-solid:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); }
  .btn-solid .arrow{ width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--accent-ink); color:var(--accent); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:.9rem; }
  .btn-outline{ background:transparent; border-color:var(--line-dark); color:var(--ink); }
  .btn-outline.on-dark{ border-color:var(--line); color:var(--white); }
  .btn-outline:hover{ border-color:currentColor; transform:translateY(-2px); }

  /* ================= TOP FRAME (light) ================= */
  .top-frame{ background:var(--outer); padding:18px clamp(14px,2.6vw,32px) 0; }

  /* ---------- breadcrumb trail ---------- */
  .breadcrumb-nav{ max-width:1320px; margin:14px auto 0; padding:0 6px; display:flex; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; font-size:.76rem; color:rgba(250,247,241,.5); }
  .breadcrumb-nav a{ color:rgba(250,247,241,.68); transition:color .2s; }
  .breadcrumb-nav a:hover{ color:var(--accent); }
  .breadcrumb-nav .bc-sep{ opacity:.45; }
  .breadcrumb-nav .bc-current{ color:rgba(250,247,241,.9); font-weight:600; }

  /* ---------- header ---------- */
  .site-header{
    max-width:1320px; margin:0 auto;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    background:var(--bg); border-radius:100px;
    padding:12px 12px 12px 26px;
  }
  .logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--white); text-decoration:none; transition:opacity .25s ease, transform .25s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
  .logo:hover{ opacity:.82; }
  .logo:active{ transform:scale(.97); }
  .logo .spark{ color:var(--accent); font-size:1.2rem; }
  .logo-img{ height:34px; width:auto; display:block; }
  @media (min-width:640px){ .logo-img{ height:44px; } }
  .site-nav{ display:none; gap:26px; list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
  .site-nav a{ position:relative; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--muted); transition:color .25s; padding-bottom:3px; }
  .site-nav a::after{ content:''; position:absolute; left:0; right:100%; bottom:-1px; height:2px; border-radius:2px; background:var(--accent); transition:right .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
  .site-nav a:hover{ color:var(--white); }
  .site-nav a:hover::after{ right:0; }
  .site-nav a.current{ color:var(--white); }
  .site-nav a.current::after{ right:0; }
  @media (min-width:900px){ .site-nav{ display:flex; } }

  /* ---------- nav mega menu ---------- */
  .nav-item{ position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; }
  .mega-toggle{ position:relative; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--muted); background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; padding:0 0 3px; transition:color .25s; }
  .mega-toggle::after{ content:''; position:absolute; left:0; right:100%; bottom:-1px; height:2px; border-radius:2px; background:var(--accent); transition:right .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
  .mega-toggle:hover{ color:var(--white); }
  .mega-toggle:hover::after,
  .nav-item.has-mega:hover .mega-toggle::after,
  .mega-toggle.current::after{ right:0; }
  .mega-toggle.current{ color:var(--white); }
  .mega-toggle .chevron{ font-size:.6rem; transition:transform .25s; display:inline-flex; }
  .nav-item.open .mega-toggle .chevron,
  .nav-item.has-mega:hover .mega-toggle .chevron{ transform:rotate(180deg); }
  .mega-menu{
    position:absolute; top:100%; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
    padding-top:20px;
    opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .24s ease, transform .24s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
    z-index:70;
  }
  .nav-item.has-mega:hover .mega-menu,
  .nav-item.has-mega:focus-within .mega-menu,
  .nav-item.has-mega.open .mega-menu{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  .mega-menu-inner{
    background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:24px; padding:26px;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,208px); gap:26px;
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  }
  .mega-col{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px; }
  .mega-heading{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:.68rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--accent); margin:0 0 8px; }
  .mega-link{ position:relative; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--white); padding:5px 0 5px 10px; display:block; margin-left:-10px; border-radius:8px; transition:color .2s ease, background .2s ease, padding-left .2s ease; }
  .mega-link:hover{ color:var(--accent); background:rgba(200,155,60,.1); padding-left:14px; }
  .mega-sub{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; padding-left:12px; margin:0 0 8px; border-left:1px solid var(--line); transition:border-color .2s ease; }
  .mega-sub a{ font-size:.76rem; color:var(--muted); padding:3px 0; display:block; transition:color .2s ease, transform .2s ease; }
  .mega-sub a:hover{ color:var(--accent); transform:translateX(4px); }
  .mega-col:hover .mega-sub{ border-color:var(--accent); }
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .nav-item.has-mega .mega-menu{ position:static; transform:none; opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; display:none; padding:0; }
    .nav-item.has-mega.open .mega-menu{ display:block; }
    .mega-menu-inner{ box-shadow:none; border:none; background:none; padding:6px 0 10px 16px; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:14px; }
  }
  .header-cta{ background:var(--white); color:var(--ink); border-radius:100px; padding:11px 20px; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:.88rem; display:inline-flex; transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), box-shadow .3s ease; }
  .header-cta:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(23,20,16,.4); }
  .header-cta:active{ transform:translateY(0); }
  .menu-btn{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:none; border:none; color:var(--white); font-size:1.4rem; cursor:pointer; padding:6px 10px; border-radius:50%; transition:background .25s ease, transform .2s ease; }
  .menu-btn:hover{ background:rgba(23,20,16,.07); }
  .menu-btn:active{ transform:scale(.9); }
  @media (min-width:900px){ .menu-btn{ display:none; } }
  @media (max-width:899px){
    .site-nav.mobile-open{
      display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; position:fixed; top:70px; left:16px; right:16px; bottom:16px;
      overflow-y:auto; background:#F1EAD9; padding:20px; border-radius:20px; gap:4px; z-index:50;
      animation:navSlideIn .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
    }
    .site-nav.mobile-open a,
    .site-nav.mobile-open .mega-toggle{ color:var(--ink); }
    .site-nav.mobile-open li{ border-bottom:1px solid rgba(23,20,16,.08); }
    .site-nav.mobile-open li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
  }
  @keyframes navSlideIn{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(-10px); } to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .site-nav.mobile-open{ animation:none; } }

  /* ---------- page hero (non-home) ---------- */
  .page-hero{ max-width:1320px; margin:22px auto 0; background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink); border-radius:36px; padding:clamp(40px,7vw,80px) clamp(28px,5vw,64px); text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .page-hero .eyebrow-dot{ justify-content:center; }
  .page-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.6rem); line-height:1.05; max-width:18ch; margin:0 auto; }
  .page-hero .lead{ margin:20px auto 0; max-width:52ch; font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.6; color:var(--muted-2); }
  .eyebrow-dot{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:.82rem; color:var(--muted-2); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:18px; }
  .eyebrow-dot .dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--accent); }

  /* ---------- hero card (home only) ---------- */
  .hero-card{
    max-width:1320px; margin:22px auto 0; background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink);
    border-radius:36px; padding:clamp(28px,5vw,64px); overflow:hidden; position:relative;
  }
  .badge-rating{ color:var(--ink); }
  .hero-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr; gap:36px; align-items:center; }
  .hero-card h1{ font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.4vw,3.4rem); line-height:1.05; }
  .hero-card .lead{ margin-top:20px; max-width:46ch; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.6; color:var(--muted-2); }
  .hero-actions{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; margin-top:32px; justify-content:center; }
  .hero-grid .hero-actions{ justify-content:flex-start; }
  .hero-visual{ position:relative; display:flex; justify-content:center; }
  .portrait-circle{
    width:min(100%,340px); aspect-ratio:1; border-radius:50%; background:var(--bg-card);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 30px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  }
  .portrait-circle::after{ content:attr(data-label); color:rgba(13,13,13,.35); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; text-align:center; padding:0 30px; }
  .badge-rating{ position:absolute; top:6%; left:-2%; background:var(--white); border-radius:16px; padding:10px 14px; box-shadow:0 14px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.3); font-size:.8rem; font-weight:600; }
  .badge-metric{ position:absolute; bottom:4%; right:-4%; background:var(--ink); color:var(--white); border-radius:18px; padding:14px 18px; text-align:center; box-shadow:0 14px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
  .badge-metric b{ display:block; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:1.3rem; }
  .badge-metric span{ font-size:.68rem; color:var(--muted); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; }

  /* ---------- hero books image ---------- */
  .book-frame::after{ content:none; }
  .hero-books-img{
    position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%;
    width:86%; height:86%;
    object-fit:contain; object-position:center;
    filter:drop-shadow(0 22px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.45));
    animation:heroBooksFloat 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes heroBooksFloat{
    0%,100%{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%); }
    50%{ transform:translate(-50%,calc(-50% - 12px)); }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .hero-books-img{ animation:none; } }

  /* ---------- stats bar ---------- */
  .stats{ background:var(--bg); padding:40px 0 8px; }
  .stats .wrap{
    background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:32px;
    padding:clamp(18px,3.2vw,28px); box-shadow:0 30px 60px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  }
  .stats-grid{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; padding:0; }
  .stat{
    flex:1 1 200px; padding:18px 24px; border-radius:20px; background:var(--bg);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  }
  .stat:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--accent); box-shadow:0 22px 40px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.55); }
  .stat b{
    display:block; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
    font-size:clamp(2rem,3.4vw,2.7rem); line-height:.95; letter-spacing:-.02em;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--white) 55%, var(--accent) 150%);
    -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
    transform-origin:left center; transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .stat:hover b{ transform:scale(1.06); }
  .stat-label{ display:block; margin-top:8px; font-size:.72rem; color:var(--muted); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; font-weight:600; }
  .stat-icon{ display:block; width:26px; height:26px; margin-bottom:12px; color:var(--accent); }
  .stat-icon svg{ width:100%; height:100%; }
  .stats-note{ font-size:.68rem; color:var(--muted-2); padding-bottom:8px; }

  /* ================= DARK BODY SECTIONS ================= */
  .dark-section{ background:var(--bg); padding:min(11vh,88px) 0; }
  /* Each major storytelling section fills roughly one screen on desktop, so
     scrolling reads as one beat per section rather than a long unbroken feed. */
  @media (min-width:1000px) and (min-height:640px){
    .dark-section.fit-screen{ min-height:92vh; display:flex; align-items:center; }
    .dark-section.fit-screen > .wrap{ width:100%; }
  }


  /* ---------- scroll reveal (site-wide, driven from base.js.html) ---------- */
  /* opacity+rise, for elements with no transform of their own */
  .reveal-init{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px); transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
  .reveal-init.in-view{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  /* opacity-only, for elements whose transform is already spoken for (hover-lift/rotation) */
  .reveal-fade{ opacity:0; transition:opacity .8s ease; }
  .reveal-fade.in-view{ opacity:1; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .reveal-init,.reveal-fade{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; } }

  /* ---------- focus reveal: headline sharpens into focus word by word ---------- */
  .focus-reveal .fr-word{ display:inline-block; filter:blur(7px); opacity:.3; transform:translateY(3px); transition:filter .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), opacity .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); transition-delay:calc(var(--i,0) * 55ms); }
  .focus-reveal.in-view .fr-word{ filter:blur(0); opacity:1; transform:none; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .focus-reveal .fr-word{ filter:none; opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; } }

  /* ---------- hover-lift micro-interactions ---------- */
  .cat-card,.benefit,.journey-card,.testi-tile,.team-card,.contact-item,.sig-card,.offer-card,.format-card,.process-card-v2,.stat-v2{ transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), box-shadow .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), border-color .3s ease; cursor:default; }
  .cat-card:hover,.benefit:hover,.journey-card:hover,.testi-tile:hover,.team-card:hover,.contact-item:hover,.sig-card:hover,.offer-card:hover,.format-card:hover,.process-card-v2:hover,.stat-v2:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 24px 44px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.6); border-color:var(--accent); }
  .faq-item{ transition:box-shadow .3s ease; }
  .faq-item:hover{ box-shadow:0 20px 36px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.55); }
  .section-head{ margin-bottom:40px; }
  .section-head.center{ text-align:center; }
  .section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.6rem); }
  .section-head p{ margin-top:16px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.6; max-width:52ch; }
  .section-head.center p{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

  /* ---------- manifesto ---------- */
  .manifesto{ position:relative; padding:min(14vh,120px) 0; overflow:hidden; }
  .manifesto .wrap{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
  .manifesto-mark{
    position:absolute; top:-2%; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
    font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:min(30vw,20rem); line-height:1;
    color:var(--bg-card); z-index:0; pointer-events:none; user-select:none;
  }
  .manifesto h2{ font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.2rem); max-width:20ch; margin:0 auto; }
  .manifesto p{ margin-top:22px; color:var(--muted); max-width:56ch; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; line-height:1.6; }

  /* ---------- masterpiece / collage ---------- */
  .craft-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:stretch; }
  .craft-copy h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.6rem); max-width:14ch; margin-bottom:14px; }
  .craft-copy > p{ color:var(--muted); line-height:1.6; max-width:44ch; }
  .checklist{ list-style:none; margin:22px 0 28px; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:13px; }
  .checklist li{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:11px; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.5; }
  .checklist .check{ flex:none; width:20px; height:20px; margin-top:1px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:.66rem; font-weight:700; }
  .collage{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; height:100%; min-height:420px; }
  .collage-panel{ border-radius:28px; flex:1; min-height:0; position:relative; overflow:hidden; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; padding:20px; }
  .collage-panel.p1{ background:var(--bg-card); }
  .collage-panel.p2{ background:var(--bg-card-2); }
  .collage-img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; z-index:0; }
  .collage-panel::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.5) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 32%, rgba(0,0,0,.22) 100%); z-index:1; pointer-events:none; }
  .collage-panel::before{ content:attr(data-label); color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; position:absolute; top:20px; left:20px; z-index:2; }
  .tag-chip{ position:relative; z-index:2; background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:9px 16px; border-radius:100px; }

  /* ---------- signature services (flat, static — matches Sphosh's card grid) ---------- */
  .sig-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; align-items:start; }
  .sig-card{
    background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:26px;
    padding:clamp(26px,3vw,34px); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; height:100%;
  }
  .sig-eyebrow{
    display:inline-block; align-self:flex-start; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:700;
    font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.09em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--accent);
    background:rgba(200,155,60,.14); border:1px solid rgba(200,155,60,.4); border-radius:100px;
    padding:5px 12px;
  }
  .sig-mark{ width:34px; height:34px; color:var(--accent); }
  .sig-mark svg{ display:block; width:100%; height:100%; }
  .sig-card h3{ font-size:1.25rem; }
  .sig-body{ font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.6; color:var(--muted); }
  .sig-platforms{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--muted-2); font-weight:600; }
  .sig-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:7px; }
  .sig-tags a{ font-size:.72rem; background:var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:6px 12px; border-radius:100px; color:var(--muted); white-space:nowrap; transition:background .2s,color .2s,border-color .2s; }
  .sig-tags a:hover{ background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); border-color:var(--accent); }
  .sig-link{ margin-top:auto; padding-top:4px; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--accent); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
  @media (max-width:860px){ .sig-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- portfolio page: pillar sections + category grids ---------- */
  .port-pillar .section-head{ margin-bottom:32px; }
  .port-section{ margin-bottom:48px; }
  .port-section:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
  .port-section-head{ margin-bottom:20px; }
  .port-section-head h3{ font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
  .port-section-head p{ font-size:.86rem; color:var(--muted); max-width:64ch; line-height:1.55; }
  .port-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(230px,1fr)); gap:18px; }
  .port-card{ background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column; transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), box-shadow .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
  .port-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 20px 38px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.55); }
  .port-card-img{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/3; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
  .port-card-body{ padding:16px 18px 20px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; flex:1; }
  .port-tag{ font-size:.64rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--accent); font-weight:700; }
  .port-card h4{ font-size:.98rem; margin:0; line-height:1.3; }
  .port-card p{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.5; margin:0; }
  @media (max-width:700px){ .port-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width:460px){ .port-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  #published-books-grid .port-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(190px,1fr)); }
  #published-books-grid .port-card-img{ aspect-ratio:2/3; object-fit:cover; }
  @media (max-width:700px){ #published-books-grid .port-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
  .port-card-link{ text-decoration:none; color:inherit; display:block; }
  .port-card-link .port-card{ height:100%; }

  /* ---------- book detail pages ---------- */
  .page-hero .book-hero-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:260px 1fr; gap:52px; align-items:center; text-align:left; max-width:960px; margin:0 auto; }
  .book-hero-cover{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:2/3; border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 30px 70px -26px rgba(0,0,0,.55); }
  .book-hero-cover img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
  .book-hero-grid .eyebrow-dot{ justify-content:flex-start; }
  .book-hero-grid h1{ text-align:left; max-width:none; margin:0 0 6px; }
  .book-hero-author{ font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--muted-2); margin:0 0 16px; }
  .book-hero-tags{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:18px; }
  .book-hero-tags span{ font-size:.66rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.07em; padding:6px 13px; border:1px solid rgba(250,247,241,.28); border-radius:999px; color:var(--ink); opacity:.9; }
  .book-hero-grid .lead{ text-align:left; margin:0 0 24px; max-width:56ch; }
  @media (max-width:760px){
    .page-hero .book-hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center; }
    .book-hero-grid h1, .book-hero-grid .lead{ text-align:center; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
    .book-hero-grid .eyebrow-dot, .book-hero-tags{ justify-content:center; }
    .book-hero-cover{ max-width:220px; margin:0 auto; }
  }
  .book-excerpt{ max-width:68ch; margin:0 auto; }
  .book-excerpt p{ font-size:.98rem; line-height:1.8; color:var(--muted); margin:0 0 18px; }
  .book-excerpt p:first-of-type::first-letter{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:2.6rem; font-weight:700; float:left; line-height:.8; padding:4px 8px 0 0; color:var(--accent); }
  .book-nav-links{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; max-width:68ch; margin:0 auto 8px; font-size:.86rem; }
  .book-nav-links a{ color:var(--accent); text-decoration:underline; }

  /* ---------- services (hub page + per-service "related") category cards ----------
     Ghost-numeral treatment, same visual language as the homepage's Journey/Formats
     cards — the "01"/"02" text already baked into each .icon div becomes the big
     faint numeral instead of a small solid badge, no markup changes needed. */
  .cat-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
  .cat-card{ position:relative; background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:22px; padding:28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; overflow:hidden; }
  .cat-card .icon{ position:absolute; top:-16px; right:4px; width:auto; height:auto; background:none; border-radius:0; display:block; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:4.4rem; line-height:1; color:var(--line); z-index:0; user-select:none; }
  .cat-card h3{ position:relative; z-index:1; font-size:1.15rem; }
  .cat-card > p{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
  .cat-card ul{ position:relative; z-index:1; list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
  .cat-card li a{ font-size:.86rem; color:var(--muted); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:2px 0; }
  .cat-card li a:hover{ color:var(--accent); }
  @media (max-width:960px){ .cat-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width:600px){ .cat-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- what we offer (homepage 6-item grid) ---------- */
  .offer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
  .offer-card{ background:var(--bg-card); border-radius:24px; padding:28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
  .offer-card .icon{ width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:12px; background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:.82rem; }
  .offer-card h3{ font-size:1.05rem; }
  .offer-card p{ font-size:.86rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.55; }
  .offer-card a{ margin-top:auto; padding-top:2px; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--accent); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; }
  @media (max-width:960px){ .offer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } .benefits-3col{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width:600px){ .offer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- beyond the manuscript (products/protocols-style banner) ---------- */
  .addon-banner{ background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:32px; padding:clamp(32px,5vw,56px); max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center; }
  .addon-banner h2{ font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.2rem); }
  .addon-banner > p{ color:var(--muted); line-height:1.6; margin:14px auto 26px; max-width:52ch; }
  .addon-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:28px; }
  .addon-tags span{ font-size:.8rem; background:var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:8px 16px; border-radius:100px; color:var(--muted); }

  /* ---------- where we publish (areas-served style reach section) ---------- */
  .reach-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; align-items:center; gap:10px 6px; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:1rem; }
  .reach-tags .dot{ color:var(--accent); }
  .reach-link{ display:flex; justify-content:center; margin-top:26px; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--accent); align-items:center; gap:8px; }

  /* ---------- divider ---------- */
  .divider{ padding:60px 0; text-align:center; border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .sr-only{ position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px; overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0,0,0,0); white-space:nowrap; border:0; }
  .marquee{ width:100%; overflow:hidden; -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 10%,#000 90%,transparent); mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 10%,#000 90%,transparent); }
  .marquee-track{ display:flex; width:max-content; gap:.7em; animation:marqueeScroll 20s linear infinite; will-change:transform; }
  .marquee-track .word{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif; font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4.6vw,3rem); font-weight:700; white-space:nowrap; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5em; }
  .marquee .plus{ color:var(--accent); font-size:.8em; }
  @keyframes marqueeScroll{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .marquee-track{ animation:none; } }

  /* ---------- formats section (4-up card grid) ---------- */
  .format-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px; margin-top:8px; }
  .format-card{ background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:22px; text-align:center; overflow:hidden; }
  .format-card-img{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:3/2; object-fit:cover; display:block; transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
  .format-card:hover .format-card-img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
  .format-card-body{ padding:24px 22px 28px; }
  .format-card h3{ font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .format-card p{ font-size:.84rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.55; }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .format-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width:560px){ .format-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- journey icon cards, big ghost numeral behind each ---------- */
  .process-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; margin-top:8px; }
  .process-card-v2{ position:relative; background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:22px; text-align:center; overflow:hidden; }
  .process-card-img{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:3/2; object-fit:cover; display:block; transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
  .process-card-v2:hover .process-card-img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
  .process-card-body{ position:relative; padding:20px 26px 28px; }
  .process-card-v2 .p-num{ position:absolute; top:16px; right:16px; z-index:2; box-shadow:0 8px 18px -8px rgba(23,20,16,.45); }
  .process-card-v2:hover .p-num{ background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); transform:scale(1.1); }
  .process-card-v2 h3{ position:relative; z-index:1; font-size:1.08rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .process-card-v2 p{ position:relative; z-index:1; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.55; }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .process-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width:560px){ .process-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- why-us: ghost numeral cards ---------- */
  .why-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
  .why-item{ position:relative; padding:0 20px 26px 0; }
  .why-num{ position:absolute; top:-6px; left:8px; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:6rem; line-height:1; color:var(--line); z-index:0; user-select:none; }
  .why-box{ position:relative; z-index:1; border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:6px; padding:22px 20px 20px; margin-top:60px; background:var(--bg); }
  .why-box::before{ content:''; position:absolute; top:-4px; right:-4px; width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--accent); }
  .why-box h3{ font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .why-box p{ font-size:.84rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.55; margin:0; }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width:560px){ .why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- momentum band (mid-page CTA, solid accent) ---------- */
  .momentum-band{ background:var(--accent); padding:min(9vh,68px) 0; }
  .momentum-band h2{ color:var(--accent-ink); }
  .momentum-band p{ color:rgba(27,20,8,.72); }
  .momentum-band .btn-dark{ background:var(--accent-ink); color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--accent-ink); }
  .momentum-band .btn-dark:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); }
  .momentum-band .btn-dark .arrow{ width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:.9rem; }
  .momentum-band .btn-ghost{ background:transparent; border:1.5px solid rgba(27,20,8,.4); color:var(--accent-ink); }
  .momentum-band .btn-ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--accent-ink); transform:translateY(-2px); }

  /* ---------- stats band (dark, achievement strip) ---------- */
  .stats-band{ background:var(--outer); padding:min(10vh,76px) 0; }
  .stats-band .kicker{ justify-content:center; color:var(--accent); }
  .stats-band .section-head h2{ color:var(--ink); }
  .stats-band .section-head p{ color:rgba(250,247,241,.6); }
  .stats-grid-v2{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:20px 52px; margin-top:44px; }
  .stat-v2{ text-align:center; min-width:130px; }
  .stat-v2 .stat-icon{ margin:0 auto 12px; color:var(--accent); }
  .stat-v2 b{ display:block; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(2rem,3.4vw,2.6rem); color:var(--ink); }
  .stat-v2 .stat-label{ display:block; margin-top:6px; font-size:.72rem; color:rgba(250,247,241,.6); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; font-weight:600; }

  /* ---------- journey ---------- */
  .journey-head{ margin-bottom:36px; }
  .journey-head h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.6rem); }
  .journey-head p{ margin-top:14px; color:var(--muted); max-width:46ch; line-height:1.6; }
  .journey-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); gap:14px; }
  .journey-card{ background:var(--bg-card); border-radius:22px; padding:20px 16px; min-height:190px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
  .journey-card .n{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:1.8rem; color:var(--accent); }
  .journey-card h3{ font-size:.95rem; }
  .journey-card p{ font-size:.76rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.5; }
  @media (max-width:960px){ .journey-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
  @media (max-width:560px){ .journey-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }

  /* ---------- process rail — horizontal numbered timeline ---------- */
  .process-card{ background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:32px; padding:clamp(28px,4vw,44px) clamp(24px,3.4vw,40px); }
  .process-rail{ position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); gap:22px; padding-top:6px; }
  .process-rail::before{ content:''; position:absolute; top:27px; left:calc(50% / 6); right:calc(50% / 6); height:2px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), rgba(200,155,60,.18)); z-index:0; }
  .process-step{ position:relative; z-index:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
  .p-num{
    width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--bg); border:1.5px solid var(--accent);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex:none;
    font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--accent);
    transition:background .3s ease, color .3s ease, transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  }
  .process-step:hover .p-num{ background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 14px 26px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.45); }
  .process-step h3{ font-size:1rem; }
  .process-step p{ font-size:.82rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.55; }
  @media (max-width:960px){
    .process-rail{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); row-gap:36px; }
    .process-rail::before{ display:none; }
  }
  @media (max-width:560px){ .process-rail{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }

  /* ---------- featured books ---------- */
  .books-head{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; gap:20px; margin-bottom:32px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .books-head h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.6rem); }
  .books-note{ font-size:.72rem; color:var(--muted-2); max-width:34ch; }

  /* ---------- book wall (two-lane sliding marquee, opposite directions) ---------- */
  .book-wall{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px; margin-top:44px; }
  .book-lane{ overflow:hidden; -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent); mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent); }
  .book-lane-track{ display:flex; width:max-content; gap:18px; will-change:transform; }
  .book-lane.lane-left .book-lane-track{ animation:laneLeft 48s linear infinite; }
  .book-lane.lane-right .book-lane-track{ animation:laneRight 48s linear infinite; }
  .book-lane:hover .book-lane-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
  /* Card Bookmark: a ribbon-tab notch riding the top edge, and the cover
     "blooms" into richer color under a soft accent glow on hover rather
     than being covered by a solid overlay. */
  .book-card{ display:block; flex:none; width:170px; aspect-ratio:2/3; border-radius:18px; overflow:visible; position:relative; box-shadow:0 14px 28px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.55); transition:transform .3s ease; }
  .book-card .bc-cover{ position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden; background-size:cover; background-position:center; filter:saturate(.84) brightness(.95); transition:filter .45s ease, box-shadow .45s ease; }
  .book-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); }
  .book-card:hover .bc-cover{ filter:saturate(1.2) brightness(1.04); box-shadow:0 0 34px -4px var(--accent), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
  .book-card::before{ content:''; position:absolute; top:-4px; left:18px; width:24px; height:32px; background:var(--accent); z-index:2; clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 100%,50% 76%,0 100%); box-shadow:0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
  @media (max-width:700px){ .book-card{ width:130px; } .book-card::before{ left:14px; width:20px; height:26px; } }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .book-lane-track{ animation:none; } }

  /* ---------- marketing wall ---------- */
  .marketing-head h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.6rem); max-width:16ch; }
  .marketing-head p{ margin-top:16px; color:var(--muted); max-width:50ch; line-height:1.6; }
  .wall{ display:flex; flex-wrap:nowrap; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:14px; margin-top:44px; overflow-x:auto; overflow-y:hidden; scrollbar-width:none; padding-bottom:4px; cursor:grab; }
  .wall::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
  .wall.dragging{ cursor:grabbing; user-select:none; }
  .wall-tile{
    border-radius:16px; padding:12px; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:.62rem; letter-spacing:.03em; text-transform:uppercase;
    display:flex; align-items:flex-end; box-shadow:0 16px 26px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.5); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    background-size:contain; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:center; flex-shrink:0;
    --base-rot:0deg; --tile-scale:1; --tile-rx:0deg; --tile-ry:0deg;
    transform:perspective(800px) rotate(var(--base-rot)) scale(var(--tile-scale)) rotateX(var(--tile-rx)) rotateY(var(--tile-ry));
    transition:box-shadow .35s ease;
    will-change:transform;
    cursor:pointer;
  }
  .wall-tile::after{ content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,.78) 100%); pointer-events:none; }
  .wall-tile span{ position:relative; z-index:1; color:#fff; text-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.6); }
  .wall-tile:hover{ box-shadow:0 26px 40px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.65), 0 0 0 2px var(--accent); z-index:2; }
  .wall-tile.w1{ width:182px; height:182px; --base-rot:-3deg; }
  .wall-tile.w2{ width:143px; height:255px; --base-rot:2deg; align-self:flex-end; border:1px solid var(--line); }
  .wall-tile.w3{ width:195px; height:195px; --base-rot:-2deg; }
  .wall-tile.w4{ width:143px; height:255px; --base-rot:4deg; align-self:flex-start; }
  .wall-tile.w5{ width:221px; height:124px; --base-rot:-5deg; align-self:center; border:1px solid var(--line); }
  .wall-tile.w6{ width:169px; height:169px; --base-rot:3deg; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .wall-tile{ transition:none; } }

  /* ---------- about / author ---------- */
  .about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:center; }
  .about-copy h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.6rem); }
  .about-copy p.lead{ margin-top:18px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.65; max-width:42ch; }
  .benefits{ counter-reset:benefitnum; margin-top:32px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
  .benefits-3col{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
  .benefit{ counter-increment:benefitnum; position:relative; background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px; padding:20px; overflow:hidden; }
  .benefit::before{ content:counter(benefitnum,decimal-leading-zero); position:absolute; top:-12px; right:0; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:3.2rem; line-height:1; color:var(--line); z-index:0; user-select:none; }
  .benefit .name{ position:relative; z-index:1; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--accent); }
  .benefit .desc{ position:relative; z-index:1; margin-top:8px; font-size:.83rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.5; }
  .about-portrait{ aspect-ratio:4/5; border-radius:28px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .about-color{ position:absolute; inset:0; background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(200,155,60,.45), transparent 60%); mask-image:radial-gradient(circle 160px at var(--x,50%) var(--y,50%), black 0%, black 45%, transparent 100%); -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(circle 160px at var(--x,50%) var(--y,50%), black 0%, black 45%, transparent 100%); }

  /* ---------- team ---------- */
  .team-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
  .team-card{ background:var(--bg-card); border-radius:24px; padding:22px; text-align:center; }
  .team-avatar{ width:76px; height:76px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 14px; background:linear-gradient(160deg,#F0DCA6,var(--bg-card)); border:1px solid var(--line); }
  .team-card .name{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:600; }
  .team-card .role{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--muted); margin-top:4px; }
  .team-card .bio{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--muted-2); line-height:1.55; margin-top:12px; }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .team-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width:480px){ .team-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- testimonial (home rotating) ---------- */
  .testi-card{ background:var(--bg-card); border-radius:32px; padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px); display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto; gap:24px; align-items:center; }
  .testi-quote-mark{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:3rem; color:var(--accent); line-height:1; }
  .testi-card blockquote{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2.2vw,1.5rem); line-height:1.4; font-weight:500; }
  .testi-attr{ margin-top:16px; font-size:.82rem; color:var(--muted); }
  .testi-nav{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
  .testi-nav button{ width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line); background:none; color:var(--white); cursor:pointer; }
  .testi-nav button:hover{ background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); border-color:var(--accent); }
  .testi-disclaimer{ font-size:.68rem; color:var(--muted-2); margin-top:14px; }

  /* ---------- testimonials — two-lane marquee wall, rows sliding opposite ways ---------- */
  .testi-wall{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; padding:8px 0 12px; }
  .testi-lane{ overflow:hidden; -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent); mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent); }
  .testi-lane-track{ display:flex; width:max-content; gap:18px; will-change:transform; }
  .lane-left .testi-lane-track{ animation:laneLeft 370s linear infinite; }
  .lane-right .testi-lane-track{ animation:laneRight 370s linear infinite; }
  .testi-lane:hover .testi-lane-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
  @keyframes laneLeft{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
  @keyframes laneRight{ from{ transform:translateX(-50%); } to{ transform:translateX(0); } }
  .rating-line{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:9px; font-size:.88rem; font-weight:600; }
  .rating-line .stars{ color:var(--accent); letter-spacing:.12em; font-size:.9rem; }
  .testi-mini{ flex:none; width:min(80vw,330px); background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px; padding:22px 26px; }
  .testi-mini .mini-stars{ display:block; color:var(--accent); letter-spacing:.14em; font-size:.78rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
  .testi-mini .mini-quote{ display:block; margin-bottom:8px; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:1.7rem; line-height:1; color:var(--accent); }
  .testi-mini p.mini-body{ margin:0; font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.55; }
  .testi-mini .mini-foot{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-top:14px; }
  .testi-mini .mini-avatar{ width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex:none; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:.68rem; }
  .testi-mini p.mini-attr{ margin:0; font-size:.76rem; color:var(--muted); }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .testi-lane-track{ animation:none; } }
  @media (max-width:700px){ .testi-card{ grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center; } .testi-nav{ flex-direction:row; justify-content:center; } }

  /* ---------- testimonial grid (dedicated page) ---------- */
  .testi-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
  .testi-tile{ background:var(--bg-card); border-radius:22px; padding:26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; }
  .testi-tile .mark{ color:var(--accent); font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:1.8rem; }
  .testi-tile p.quote{ font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.55; }
  .testi-tile .attr{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--muted); margin-top:auto; }
  @media (max-width:960px){ .testi-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width:600px){ .testi-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- tags ---------- */
  .tag-wall{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; margin-top:90px; }
  .tag-lane{ overflow:hidden; -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent); mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent); }
  .tag-lane-track{ display:flex; width:max-content; gap:.7em; will-change:transform; }
  .tag-lane-track .word{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif; font-size:clamp(1rem,2.2vw,1.5rem); font-weight:700; white-space:nowrap; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5em; }
  .tag-lane .word .plus{ color:var(--accent); font-size:.8em; }
  .tag-lane.lane-left .tag-lane-track{ animation:laneLeft 46s linear infinite; }
  .tag-lane.lane-right .tag-lane-track{ animation:laneRight 46s linear infinite; }
  .tag-lane:hover .tag-lane-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .tag-lane-track{ animation:none; } }

  /* ---------- genres ---------- */
  .genre-head{ margin-bottom:30px; max-width:60ch; }
  .genre-head h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.6rem); }
  .genre-head p{ color:var(--muted); margin-top:12px; line-height:1.6; }
  .genre-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(230px,1fr)); gap:14px; }
  .genre-card{
    display:block; background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px;
    padding:22px 24px; transition:transform .25s, border-color .25s, background .25s;
  }
  .genre-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); border-color:var(--accent); background:var(--bg-card-2); }
  .genre-card .g-name{ display:block; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
  .genre-card .g-desc{ display:block; font-size:.84rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.5; }
  .genre-card .g-link{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin-top:14px; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--accent); }
  .genre-card.genre-more{ background:var(--accent); border-color:var(--accent); }
  .genre-card.genre-more:hover{ background:var(--accent); border-color:var(--accent-ink); }
  .genre-card.genre-more .g-name{ color:var(--accent-ink); }
  .genre-card.genre-more .g-desc{ color:rgba(27,20,8,.72); }
  .genre-card.genre-more .g-link{ color:var(--accent-ink); }

  /* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
  .faq-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; max-width:840px; margin:0 auto; }
  .faq-item{ background:var(--bg-card); border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; }
  .faq-q{ width:100%; text-align:left; background:none; border:none; color:var(--white); font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:1rem; padding:22px 24px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:16px; cursor:pointer; }
  .faq-q .icon{ flex:none; width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:.9rem; transition:transform .25s; }
  .faq-item.open .faq-q .icon{ transform:rotate(45deg); background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); border-color:var(--accent); }
  .faq-a{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .3s ease; }
  .faq-a p{ padding:0 24px 22px; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.6; max-width:70ch; }

  /* ---------- contact page ---------- */
  .contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:start; }
  .contact-info{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px; }
  .contact-item{ background:var(--bg-card); border-radius:20px; padding:22px; }
  .contact-item .label{ font-size:.7rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--accent); font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; }
  .contact-item .value{ margin-top:8px; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:1.1rem; }
  .contact-form-card{ background:var(--bg-card); border-radius:28px; padding:clamp(24px,4vw,40px); }
  .form-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; margin-top:22px; }
  .form-grid .full{ grid-column:1 / -1; }
  .form-field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
  .form-field label{ font-size:.76rem; color:var(--muted); }
  .form-field input, .form-field select, .form-field textarea{ background:var(--bg-card-2); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; padding:12px 14px; color:var(--white); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:.9rem; }
  .form-field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:100px; }
  .form-field input::placeholder, .form-field textarea::placeholder{ color:var(--muted-2); }
  @media (max-width:860px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .form-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- cta ---------- */
  .cta-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr; gap:40px; align-items:center; }
  .cta-grid h2{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,2.8rem); max-width:12ch; }
  .cta-grid p{ margin-top:16px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.6; max-width:40ch; }
  .cta-form{ margin-top:28px; display:flex; gap:10px; max-width:420px; }
  .cta-form input{ flex:1; background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:100px; padding:14px 18px; color:var(--white); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:.9rem; }
  .cta-form input::placeholder{ color:var(--muted-2); }

  /* ---------- send halo: submit button glows once the form looks ready ---------- */
  .btn-halo{ position:relative; display:inline-flex; flex:none; border-radius:100px; }
  .btn-halo::before{ content:''; position:absolute; inset:-7px; border-radius:inherit; background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--accent) 0%,transparent 72%); opacity:0; filter:blur(9px); transition:opacity .45s ease; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; }
  .btn-halo.is-ready::before{ opacity:.65; }
  .btn-halo .btn{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .btn-halo::before{ transition:none; } }
  .cta-visual{ border-radius:28px; aspect-ratio:4/5; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  .site-footer{ background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); padding:70px 0 26px; margin-top:20px; border-radius:36px 36px 0 0; }
  .footer-top{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:28px; padding-bottom:50px; }
  .footer-word{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.2rem); line-height:1; }
  .footer-logo-img{ height:clamp(34px,5vw,52px); width:auto; display:block; }
  .footer-word .tag{ display:block; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:500; font-size:.9rem; margin-top:14px; max-width:34ch; opacity:.8; line-height:1.5; }
  .footer-col h3{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:800; font-size:1rem; letter-spacing:.01em; margin-bottom:14px; }
  .footer-col ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; font-size:.88rem; font-weight:600; }
  .footer-contact-list li{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; }
  .footer-contact-list .contact-label{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:.68rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; opacity:.6; }
  .footer-col a:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }
  .footer-bottom{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; padding-top:22px; border-top:1px solid rgba(13,13,13,.18); font-size:.8rem; }
  .footer-social{ display:flex; gap:12px; }
  .footer-social a{ width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; border:1.5px solid rgba(27,20,8,.35); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--accent-ink); transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease; }
  .footer-social a svg{ width:17px; height:17px; }
  .footer-social a:hover{ background:var(--accent-ink); color:var(--accent); border-color:var(--accent-ink); transform:translateY(-2px); text-decoration:none; }
  .footer-phrase{ font-style:italic; }

  /* ---------- responsive ---------- */
  @media (max-width:860px){
    .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .hero-visual{ order:-1; margin-bottom:10px; }
    .craft-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:16px; }
    .collage{ height:auto; min-height:0; }
    .collage-panel{ flex:none; aspect-ratio:4/3; }
    .services-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .service-visual{ aspect-ratio:16/9; }
    .about-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .about-portrait{ order:-1; aspect-ratio:16/9; }
    .benefits, .benefits-3col{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .cta-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .cta-visual{ order:-1; aspect-ratio:16/9; }
    .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-word{ grid-column:1 / -1; }
  }
  @media (max-width:520px){ .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- legal pages (Terms, Privacy, Refund) ---------- */
  .legal-updated{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--muted-2); margin-top:10px; }
  .legal-crosslinks{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px 22px; margin-top:22px; }
  .legal-crosslinks a{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--accent); text-decoration:underline; }
  .legal-shell{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:220px 1fr; gap:55px; align-items:start; }
  .legal-toc{ position:sticky; top:110px; padding-right:26px; border-right:1px solid var(--line); }
  .legal-toc p.toc-label{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-2); margin-bottom:12px; }
  .legal-toc ol{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; counter-reset:toc; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; }
  .legal-toc li{ counter-increment:toc; }
  .legal-toc a{ font-size:.8rem; line-height:1.4; color:var(--muted); display:flex; gap:8px; }
  .legal-toc a::before{ content:counter(toc); color:var(--accent); font-weight:600; min-width:1.4em; }
  .legal-toc a:hover{ color:var(--white); }
  .legal-body h2{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:1.22rem; margin:44px 0 14px; scroll-margin-top:110px; }
  .legal-body h2:first-child{ margin-top:0; }
  .legal-body h3{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:.98rem; margin:22px 0 10px; }
  .legal-body p{ font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.75; color:var(--muted); max-width:74ch; margin:0 0 14px; }
  .legal-body ul, .legal-body ol.legal-list{ margin:0 0 14px; padding-left:1.3em; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
  .legal-body li{ font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.7; color:var(--muted); max-width:72ch; }
  .legal-body strong{ color:var(--white); }
  .legal-body table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:0 0 18px; font-size:.86rem; }
  .legal-body th, .legal-body td{ text-align:left; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--muted); vertical-align:top; }
  .legal-body th{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; color:var(--white); font-weight:600; }
  .legal-callout{ background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px; padding:20px 22px; margin:0 0 22px; }
  .legal-callout p{ margin-bottom:0; }
  .legal-callout p + p{ margin-top:10px; }
  @media (max-width:860px){ .legal-shell{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .legal-toc{ position:static; border-right:none; padding-right:0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding-bottom:22px; margin-bottom:6px; } }

  /* ---------- interactive band (homepage: quiz + configurator launchers) ---------- */
  .interactive-band{ background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:28px; padding:clamp(26px,4vw,40px); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:28px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .interactive-band .ib-copy p.kicker{ margin-bottom:8px; }
  .interactive-band h2{ font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.7rem); }
  .interactive-band p.ib-sub{ margin-top:6px; color:var(--muted); font-size:.92rem; max-width:44ch; }
  .interactive-band .ib-actions{ display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; flex:none; }
  .ib-launch{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; background:var(--bg); border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:100px; padding:13px 22px 13px 16px; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--white); cursor:pointer; transition:border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease, background .25s ease; }
  .ib-launch:hover{ border-color:var(--accent); transform:translateY(-2px); background:var(--bg-card); }
  .ib-launch .ib-ico{ width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex:none; }
  .ib-launch .ib-ico svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }
  @media (max-width:700px){ .interactive-band{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; } .ib-actions{ width:100%; } .ib-launch{ flex:1; justify-content:center; } }

  /* ---------- modal shell (shared by quiz / configurator / book preview) ---------- */
  .site-modal{ position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:200; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:22px; opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .3s ease; }
  .site-modal.open{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
  .site-modal .modal-scrim{ position:absolute; inset:0; background:rgba(20,16,10,.6); backdrop-filter:blur(3px); }
  .site-modal .modal-panel{ position:relative; z-index:1; width:100%; max-width:560px; max-height:88vh; overflow-y:auto; background:var(--bg); border-radius:28px; padding:clamp(24px,4vw,40px); transform:translateY(18px) scale(.97); transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); box-shadow:0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
  .site-modal.open .modal-panel{ transform:translateY(0) scale(1); }
  .modal-close{ position:absolute; top:16px; right:16px; width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; border:1.5px solid var(--line); background:var(--bg-card); color:var(--white); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer; font-size:1.1rem; line-height:1; }
  .modal-close:hover{ border-color:var(--accent); color:var(--accent); }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .site-modal, .site-modal .modal-panel{ transition:none; } }

  /* ---------- quiz ---------- */
  .quiz-kicker{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:.68rem; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--accent); }
  .quiz-progress{ display:flex; gap:6px; margin:14px 0 22px; }
  .quiz-progress span{ flex:1; height:4px; border-radius:4px; background:var(--line); }
  .quiz-progress span.done{ background:var(--accent); }
  .quiz-step{ display:none; }
  .quiz-step.active{ display:block; }
  .quiz-step h3{ font-size:1.25rem; margin-bottom:18px; }
  .quiz-options{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
  .quiz-opt{ text-align:left; background:var(--bg-card); border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px; padding:14px 18px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:.92rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--white); cursor:pointer; transition:border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease; }
  .quiz-opt:hover{ border-color:var(--accent); background:var(--bg); }
  .quiz-result{ display:none; }
  .quiz-result.active{ display:block; }
  .quiz-result .qr-eyebrow{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:.68rem; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--accent); }
  .quiz-result h3{ font-size:1.4rem; margin:8px 0 10px; }
  .quiz-result p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:22px; }
  .quiz-result .qr-actions{ display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .quiz-back{ margin-top:18px; background:none; border:none; color:var(--muted); font-size:.82rem; cursor:pointer; padding:0; }
  .quiz-back:hover{ color:var(--accent); }

  /* ---------- configurator ---------- */
  .cfg-group{ margin-bottom:22px; }
  .cfg-group h3{ font-size:.98rem; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .cfg-chip-grid{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
  .cfg-chip{ background:var(--bg-card); border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:100px; padding:9px 16px; font-size:.84rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--white); cursor:pointer; transition:border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease; }
  .cfg-chip.selected{ background:var(--accent); border-color:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); }
  .cfg-select{ width:100%; background:var(--bg-card); border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; padding:12px 14px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--white); }
  .cfg-summary{ background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; padding:18px 20px; margin:6px 0 20px; font-size:.88rem; line-height:1.6; color:var(--muted); }
  .cfg-summary b{ color:var(--white); }
  .cfg-summary .cfg-empty{ color:var(--muted-2); font-style:italic; }

  /* ---------- book preview flip modal ---------- */
  .book-modal-panel{ max-width:760px; padding:0; overflow:hidden; }
  .book-flip{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; min-height:420px; }
  .book-flip-cover{ background-size:cover; background-position:center; position:relative; }
  .book-flip-cover::after{ content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,0) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.45) 100%); }
  .book-flip-body{ padding:clamp(26px,4vw,38px); display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
  .book-flip-body .bf-eyebrow{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:.68rem; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--accent); }
  .book-flip-body h3{ font-size:1.5rem; margin:10px 0 4px; }
  .book-flip-body .bf-author{ color:var(--muted-2); font-size:.86rem; margin-bottom:16px; }
  .book-flip-body p.bf-blurb{ color:var(--muted); font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.65; }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .book-flip{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .book-flip-cover{ min-height:240px; } }

  /* ---------- WebGL color-fluid cursor canvas (hero) ----------
     A real-time GPU fluid simulation (see the matching JS module) renders
     into this canvas as colored dye that the cursor stirs and injects —
     genuinely fluid motion, not CSS. Sits above the hero background,
     below the actual hero content (z-index between the two), and is
     scoped/sized to the hero only. Screen blend so the dye glows against
     the dark background rather than sitting as a flat opaque layer. */
  .fluid-cursor-canvas{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; pointer-events:none; z-index:5; mix-blend-mode:screen; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .fluid-cursor-canvas{ display:none; } }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
    .btn,.book-cover,.sig-card,.sig-tags a,
    .cat-card,.benefit,.journey-card,.testi-tile,.team-card,.contact-item,.faq-item,.offer-card,
    .format-card,.format-card-img,.process-card-v2,.process-card-img,.stat,.stat b,.stat-v2,.p-num,
    .logo,.header-cta,.menu-btn,.site-nav a,.site-nav a::after,.mega-toggle,.mega-toggle::after,
    .mega-menu,.mega-link,.mega-sub a{ transition:none; }
    .ib-launch,.quiz-opt,.cfg-chip{ transition:none; }
  }

  /* ---------- book reader (paginated, page-turn animation) ---------- */
  .book-reader{ max-width:720px; margin:0 auto; }
  .book-reader-frame{ position:relative; perspective:2200px; padding:0 0 0 10px; }
  .book-reader-frame::before{ /* stacked page edges, right side, suggesting a bound book */
    content:''; position:absolute; top:10px; right:-6px; bottom:2px; width:14px;
    background:repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, #E7DCC4 0px, #E7DCC4 2px, #DCCFAF 2px, #DCCFAF 4px);
    border-radius:0 10px 10px 0; box-shadow:2px 0 6px rgba(0,0,0,.12) inset, 3px 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
    z-index:0;
  }
  .book-page{
    position:relative; z-index:1; min-height:520px; padding:clamp(34px,5.5vw,56px) clamp(32px,6vw,58px);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column;
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(23,20,16,.05) 0, rgba(23,20,16,0) 18px),
      radial-gradient(circle at 15% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.35), transparent 60%),
      var(--bg-card);
    border-radius:2px 14px 14px 2px;
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -28px rgba(0,0,0,.4), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(23,20,16,.08);
  }
  .book-page[data-state="hidden"]{ display:none; }
  .book-page[data-state="active"]{ position:relative; z-index:1; transform:none; }
  .book-page[data-state="flying"]{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2; transform-origin:left center; backface-visibility:hidden; transform:rotateY(0deg); }
  .book-page[data-state="flying"].turning{ transition:transform .8s cubic-bezier(.45,.05,.15,1); }
  .book-page[data-state="flying"].flip-forward{ transform:rotateY(-180deg); }
  .book-page[data-state="flying"].flip-backward{ transform-origin:right center; transform:rotateY(180deg); }
  .book-page-content{ flex:1; }
  .book-page-content h3{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:1.24rem; margin:0 0 20px; color:var(--white); }
  .book-page-content p{ font-family:'Lora','Georgia',serif; font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.85; color:#2b2717; margin:0; text-indent:1.4em; }
  .book-page-content p:first-child{ text-indent:0; }
  .book-page-content p:first-child::first-letter{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:2.2rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--accent); padding-right:2px; }
  .book-page-num{ margin-top:auto; padding-top:20px; text-align:center; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-style:italic; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--muted-2); }

  .book-reader-controls{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:14px; margin-top:22px; }
  .book-nav-btn{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:.84rem; background:transparent; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px; padding:10px 20px; cursor:pointer; color:var(--white); transition:transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease; }
  .book-nav-btn:hover:not(:disabled){ transform:translateY(-2px); border-color:var(--accent); }
  .book-nav-btn:disabled{ opacity:.35; cursor:default; }
  .book-page-indicator{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--muted); font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; }

  .book-reader-toc{ max-width:720px; margin:0 auto 28px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px; padding:20px 24px; }
  .book-reader-toc p.toc-label{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-2); margin-bottom:12px; }
  .book-reader-toc ol{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; columns:2; column-gap:24px; }
  .book-reader-toc li{ break-inside:avoid; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .book-reader-toc a{ font-size:.86rem; color:var(--white); text-decoration:none; cursor:pointer; }
  .book-reader-toc a:hover{ color:var(--accent); text-decoration:underline; }
  @media (max-width:600px){ .book-page{ min-height:600px; } .book-reader-toc ol{ columns:1; } }