/* =============================================================
   MC², Demand Generation Website
   Brand: MC Squared / Michelle Cronin Marketing & Communications
   Typography: Montserrat (per brand schema)
   ============================================================= */

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { margin: 0; }
img, picture, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
input, textarea, select, button { font: inherit; color: inherit; }

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* Brand palette, exact from schema */
  --navy: #1F4763;
  --blue: #2C6391;
  --blue-deep: #1E4E7E;
  --blue-soft: #E8EEF4;
  --teal: #2F6E5C;
  --teal-deep: #2F6E5C;
  --teal-soft: #E1EEE9;
  --blush: #E5A9A9;
  --blush-soft: #F5DCDC;
  --light: #F5F5F5;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --ink: #1F4763;
  --ink-2: #3A4856;
  --muted: #6B7A88;
  --line: #E5E7EA;
  --line-soft: #EFF1F3;

  /* Type */
  --sans: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  /* Layout */
  --container: 1240px;
  --container-narrow: 980px;
  --gutter: 32px;
  --radius: 4px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

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

/* ---------- Type ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(40px, 5.2vw, 72px); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 48px); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.018em; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(22px, 1.8vw, 26px); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; }
h4 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0; }

p { margin: 0 0 1.2em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--teal);
}
.eyebrow.center { justify-content: center; }
.eyebrow.on-dark { color: var(--blush); }
.eyebrow.on-dark::before { background: var(--blush); }

.lede {
  font-size: clamp(19px, 1.6vw, 22px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 62ch;
}

.section-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 { margin: 18px 0 18px; }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}
.container.narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); }

.section {
  padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 120px) 0;
}
.section.tight { padding: clamp(56px, 6vw, 88px) 0; }
.section.bg-light { background: var(--light); }
.section.bg-blue-soft { background: var(--blue-soft); }
.section.bg-teal-soft { background: var(--teal-soft); }
.section.bg-navy { background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,.86); }
.section.bg-navy h1, .section.bg-navy h2, .section.bg-navy h3 { color: var(--white); }

/* ---------- Header / Nav ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--line); }

.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 84px;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}
.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.nav-brand .mark {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--white); position: relative;
}
.nav-brand .mark sup { color: var(--blush); font-size: 8px; top: -.85em; position: relative; margin-left: 1px; }
.nav-brand .wordmark small { display: block; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .22em; color: var(--teal); text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 2px; }

/* Main nav logo, scaled +15% (header only; footer brand keeps base size) */
.site-header .nav-brand { font-size: 16px; gap: 14px; }
.site-header .nav-brand .wordmark { white-space: nowrap; }
.site-header .nav-brand .mark { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 15px; }
.site-header .nav-brand .mark sup { font-size: 9px; }
.site-header .nav-brand .wordmark small { font-size: 10px; }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--blue); }
.nav-links a.active::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--teal);
}

.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: background .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.nav-cta::after {
  content: "→"; font-weight: 500; transition: transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav-cta:hover::after { transform: translateX(2px); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--blue); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--blue-deep); border-color: var(--blue-deep); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-dark { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--navy); }
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn-ghost.on-dark { color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.btn-ghost.on-dark:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--white); }
.btn-lg { padding: 20px 36px; font-size: 15px; }
.btn .arrow { transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- Hero (home) ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px) 0 clamp(72px, 9vw, 128px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--light) 100%);
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--blush-soft) 0%, transparent 65%);
  opacity: .4;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -300px; left: -200px;
  width: 800px; height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--teal-soft) 0%, transparent 65%);
  opacity: .35;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-copy { max-width: 700px; }
.hero h1 {
  margin: 24px 0 28px;
  font-size: clamp(44px, 5.6vw, 82px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
}
.hero h1 .accent { color: var(--teal); }
.hero .lede { margin-bottom: 40px; max-width: 60ch; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-stats {
  margin-top: 64px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto auto auto;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0 48px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  max-width: 100%;
}
.hero-stat { display: grid; grid-template-rows: subgrid; grid-row: span 2; }
.hero-stat .v { align-self: end; }
.hero-stat .v { font-size: clamp(28px, 2.6vw, 36px); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1; }
.hero-stat .v.v-text { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.4vw, 30px); white-space: nowrap; text-transform: uppercase; }
.hero-stat .v .unit { font-size: 0.6em; color: var(--blush); font-weight: 600; }
.hero-stat .l { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }

.hero-portrait-col { max-width: 460px; margin-left: auto; }
.hero-portrait {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(28,43,58,.35);
}
.hero-portrait img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center 25%;
  filter: saturate(1.02);
}
.hero-portrait::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 60%, rgba(28,43,58,.15) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-portrait-tag {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.hero-portrait-tag b { display: block; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.hero-portrait-tag span { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ---------- Page hero (interior pages) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(72px, 8vw, 120px) 0 clamp(56px, 6vw, 80px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--light) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px; right: -150px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--blush-soft) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: .4;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-inner { position: relative; max-width: 880px; }
.page-hero h1 { margin: 24px 0 28px; }
.page-hero h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--teal); }
.page-hero .lede { font-size: clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 24px); }
.page-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.page-breadcrumb a { color: var(--muted); transition: color .2s; }
.page-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.page-breadcrumb .sep { margin: 0 10px; color: var(--line); }

/* ---------- Card grids ---------- */
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }

/* Row-aligned card grids — subgrid keeps numbers, headings, body and footers
   on shared baselines across each row of cards, whatever the line count. */
.grid-3.aligned { row-gap: 18px; }
.grid-3.aligned > .card { display: grid; grid-template-rows: subgrid; }
.grid-3.aligned > .card > * { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; }
.grid-3.aligned.rows-3 { grid-template-rows: repeat(3, auto); }
.grid-3.aligned.rows-3 > .card { grid-row: span 3; }
.grid-3.aligned.rows-4 { grid-template-rows: repeat(4, auto); }
.grid-3.aligned.rows-4 > .card { grid-row: span 4; }
.grid-3.aligned .service-card { min-height: 0; }

.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(28,43,58,.18);
}
.card .ord {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.card h3 { color: var(--navy); }
.card p { color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0; }
.card .icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 22px;
}

/* Problem cards (numbered, with stat) */
.problem-card { padding: 40px 36px; gap: 12px; }
.problem-card .ord {
  font-size: 56px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--blue); letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  text-transform: none;
}
.problem-card .ord span { color: var(--blush); }
.problem-card h3 { margin-top: 8px; }
.problem-card .meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px;
}
.problem-card .meta span { flex: none; }
.problem-card .meta b { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-align: right; }

/* Service card */
.service-card { padding: 32px; min-height: 240px; }
.service-card .num {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--teal); text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.service-card .num::before {
  content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blush);
}
.service-card h3 { margin: 4px 0 0; }

/* ---------- Comparison (Freelancer / Fractional / Full-time) ---------- */
.compare {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.compare-col {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.compare-col h3 { color: var(--navy); }
.compare-col .tag {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
}
.compare-col ul {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 14px 0 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-2);
}
.compare-col li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
}
.compare-col li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 11px;
  width: 12px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--line);
}
.compare-col.featured {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(-16px);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(28,43,58,.5);
}
.compare-col.featured h3 { color: var(--white); }
.compare-col.featured .tag { color: var(--blush); }
.compare-col.featured li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.compare-col.featured li::before { background: var(--blush); }
.compare-col.featured .pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px; left: 32px;
  background: var(--blush);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.compare-col .sym {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--light); color: var(--muted);
}
.compare-col.featured .sym { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: var(--blush); }

/* ---------- ICP / client types ---------- */
.icp-card { padding: 40px 36px; }
.icp-card .letter {
  font-size: 72px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--blue); letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  font-family: var(--sans);
}
.icp-card .letter span { color: var(--blush); }
.icp-card .tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 16px; }
.icp-card .tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* ---------- Why MC² (2x2 with stat) ---------- */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 160px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}
.why-card .big {
  font-size: 52px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 0.95;
  color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.why-card .big .accent { color: var(--blush); }
.why-card .big-l {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-top: 12px;
}
.why-card .num {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blush); margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ---------- Founder strip ---------- */
.founder {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.founder-image {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(28,43,58,.25);
}
.founder-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 25%; }
.founder-image::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(28,43,58,.2) 100%);
}
.founder blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 32px);
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.founder blockquote::before { content: "“"; color: var(--blush); font-size: 1.4em; line-height: 0; vertical-align: -0.3em; margin-right: 4px; }
.founder blockquote::after { content: "”"; color: var(--blush); font-size: 1.4em; line-height: 0; vertical-align: -0.3em; margin-left: 4px; }
.founder .sig {
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.founder .sig b { color: var(--navy); display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }

/* ---------- Logo strip ---------- */
.logos {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 56px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.logos .logo-slot {
  height: 36px;
  min-width: 120px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  border: 1px dashed var(--line);
  padding: 0 18px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ---------- Sectors ---------- */
.sectors-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.sector-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease);
}
.sector-chip::before {
  content: "";
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  flex: none;
}
.sector-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -16px rgba(28,43,58,.3);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}
.sectors-coverage {
  margin: 32px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.sectors-coverage b { color: var(--teal-deep); }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .sector-chip { font-size: 14px; padding: 12px 20px; }
}

/* ---------- Engagement models ---------- */
.engagement-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); grid-template-rows: auto auto; gap: 18px 24px; }
.engagement-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: grid; grid-row: span 2; grid-template-rows: subgrid;
  position: relative;
}
.engagement-card .ec-top { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.engagement-card .ico {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 24px;
}
.engagement-card .meta {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal);
}
.engagement-card .best {
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--line);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
.engagement-card .best b {
  display: block; color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.engagement-card .price {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted);
}

/* ---------- Process steps ---------- */
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.process-step {
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
}
.process-step .num {
  font-size: 56px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--blush); letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.process-step h3 { margin: 12px 0 8px; }
.process-step p { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 15px; }

/* ---------- Ecosystem / Network ---------- */
.eco-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.eco-node {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
}
.eco-node.core { background: rgba(229,169,169,.1); border-color: rgba(229,169,169,.4); }
.eco-node h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 22px; }
.eco-node p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 14px; }
.eco-node .role {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal);
}
.eco-node.core .role { color: var(--blush); }

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(229,169,169,.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--white); max-width: 16ch; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); margin-top: 16px; max-width: 50ch; }
.cta-banner .actions {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
}
.cta-banner .actions .btn { width: 100%; }
.cta-banner .or {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}

/* ---------- About page specific ---------- */
.about-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-portrait-col { max-width: 340px; }
.about-portrait {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--blue-soft);
}
.about-portrait img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 25%; }
.about-portrait .badge {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.about-portrait .badge b { display: block; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: 15px; }
.about-portrait .badge span { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; }

.credentials {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px 40px;
}
.credentials .row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  align-items: baseline;
}
.credentials .l {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
}
.credentials .r { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }

/* ---------- Contact page ---------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
}
.contact-form {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(28,43,58,.12);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-row.single { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.form-field label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.form-field input,
.form-field textarea,
.form-field select {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  transition: border-color .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
}
.form-field input:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus,
.form-field select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--blue-soft);
}
.form-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.form-submit { margin-top: 12px; }
.form-note { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }

.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 32px; }
.contact-info .row { padding: 20px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.contact-info .row:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.contact-info .l {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.contact-info .r { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.contact-info .r a { color: var(--navy); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); transition: border-color .2s; }
.contact-info .r a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--blue); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.faq details {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 24px 0;
}
.faq summary {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--blue);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease);
  line-height: 1;
}
.faq details[open] summary::after { content: "−"; }
.faq details p {
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 72ch;
}

/* ---------- Insights placeholder ---------- */
.coming-soon {
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.coming-soon .badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.coming-soon h1 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.coming-soon .lede { margin: 0 auto 40px; }

.signup {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.signup input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 15px;
  background: var(--white);
}
.signup input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--blue-soft);
}

/* Article preview cards (future) */
.article-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.article-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(28,43,58,.18); }
.article-card .cover {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-soft) 0%, var(--teal-soft) 100%);
}
.article-card .body { padding: 28px; }
.article-card .tag {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.article-card h3 { margin: 0 0 12px; }
.article-card .meta { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 16px; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  padding: 80px 0 32px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.footer-brand .nav-brand {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.footer-brand .nav-brand .mark { background: #fff; color: var(--blue); }
.footer-brand .nav-brand .mark sup { color: var(--blush); }
.footer-brand .nav-brand .wordmark small { color: var(--blush); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 15px; max-width: 40ch; }
.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.footer-col a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); transition: color .2s var(--ease); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.footer-bottom .legal { display: flex; gap: 24px; }
.footer-bottom .legal a:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-out), transform .8s var(--ease-out);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: .08s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: .16s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: .24s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: .32s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; }
  .hero-portrait-col { max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .about-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .about-portrait-col { max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .founder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .founder-image { max-width: 360px; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; }
  .cta-banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  :root { --gutter: 24px; }
  .nav { height: 72px; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav.open .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 24px var(--gutter);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .nav.open .nav-cta { display: inline-flex; margin-top: 8px; }
  .grid-3, .grid-4, .compare, .engagement-grid, .article-grid, .eco-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-3.aligned { grid-template-rows: none; row-gap: 28px; }
  .grid-3.aligned > .card { display: flex; grid-row: auto; }
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; padding: 32px; }
  .compare-col.featured { transform: none; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .credentials { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; text-align: center; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .signup { flex-direction: column; }
}


/* ---------- Brand wordmark wall ---------- */
.logos.logos-brands { gap: 40px 56px; opacity: 1; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; align-items: center; }
.logos.logos-brands .brand-slot { width: 150px !important; height: 58px !important; }
.logos.logos-brands .brand-slot::part(frame) { background: transparent; }
/* Height-normalised so logos balance optically instead of being crammed into a fixed box */
.logos.logos-brands .brand-logo { height: 42px; width: auto; max-width: 156px; object-fit: contain; }
.logos.logos-brands .brand-logo.is-icon { height: 56px; }
.logos .logo-name {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.48;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity .25s var(--ease);
}
.logos .logo-name:hover { opacity: 0.9; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .logos.logos-brands { gap: 28px 36px; }
  .logos.logos-brands .brand-slot { width: 124px !important; height: 50px !important; }
  .logos.logos-brands .brand-logo { height: 34px; max-width: 124px; }
  .logos.logos-brands .brand-logo.is-icon { height: 46px; }
  .logos .logo-name { font-size: 16px; }
}


/* FAQ page groups */
.faq-group { margin-bottom: 44px; }
.faq-group:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq-group > h2 { font-size: 22px; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 18px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }