/*
Theme Name: Earthdud
Theme URI: https://example.com/earthdud
Author: Hawaii Ventures
Author URI: https://hawaiiventures.com
Description: Dark cinematic WordPress theme for Earthdud, an AI-driven platform that names gimmicks, vices, and manipulation, including stories that treat people seeking safety as less than human. Find the signal. Protect the human.
Version: 5.9.10
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.6
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: hawaii-ventures
Tags: one-column, two-columns, custom-menu, custom-logo, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready, blog, custom-colors
*/

/* =========================================================
   0. TOKENS: Humanitarian Purpose
========================================================= */
:root {
  --header-h: 72px;
  --signal: #E07A5F;
  --signal-dark: #D16850;
  --signal-glow: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.28);
  --slate: #1A1A1D;
  --slate-2: #25252A;
  --slate-3: #2F2F35;
  --teal: #3D5A80;
  --teal-light: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.18);
  --ink: #FFFFFF;
  --ink-on-dark: #FFFFFF;
  --body: #C9C5BA;
  --mist: #202024;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --line: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.22);
  --muted-dark: #A39E93;
  --glass: rgba(26, 26, 29, 0.72);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --coral: var(--signal);
  --coral-dark: var(--signal-dark);
  --coral-glow: var(--signal-glow);
  --earth: #25252A;
  --earth-2: #2F2F35;
  --ocean: var(--teal);
  --ocean-light: var(--teal-light);
  --cream: var(--slate-2);
  --amber: #F4A261;
  --amber-light: rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.16);
  --gold: #E9C46A;
  --gold-soft: #F7DC9E;
  --navy: #264653;
  --navy-deep: #1A2F3A;
  --warmth: #C47B5C;
  --warmth-soft: #E09F84;

  --lime: var(--signal);
  --lime-dark: var(--signal-dark);
  --lime-glow: var(--signal-glow);
  --forest: var(--earth);
  --forest-2: var(--earth-2);
  --cosmic-cyan: var(--gold);
  --cosmic-blue: var(--ocean);
  --nebula: var(--navy);
  --nebula-soft: #A8C0D4;

  --gradient-page: #1A1A1D;
  --gradient-hero: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 82% 18%, rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.22), transparent 55%), radial-gradient(900px 600px at 10% 0%, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.08), transparent 50%);
  --gradient-section: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(37, 37, 42, 0.28) 0%, rgba(26, 26, 29, 0.45) 100%);
  --gradient-section-alt: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(37, 37, 42, 0.35) 0%, rgba(26, 26, 29, 0.4) 100%);
  --gradient-twilight: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(38, 70, 83, 0.28) 0%, rgba(26, 26, 29, 0.42) 100%);
  --gradient-marquee: linear-gradient(90deg, #264653 0%, #3D5A80 35%, #557A9A 65%, #264653 100%);
  --gradient-cta: linear-gradient(145deg, #2A2327 0%, #2F2F35 50%, #25252A 100%);
  --shadow-soft: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
  --shadow-card: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
  --shadow-lift: 0 24px 64px rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.12);

  /* Shape */
  --r-card: 16px;
  --r-btn: 8px;
  --r-pill: 999px;

  /* Type: elegant serif display with clean sans body */
  --font-display: 'Libre Baskerville', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  --wrap: 1280px;
  --prose: 680px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  --ease-fluid: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--header-h);
}
#home,
#about,
#mission,
#playbook,
#people,
#track,
#agents,
#sightings,
#news,
#contact,
#gimmicks,
#how,
#stories,
#listen,
#follow,
section[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: var(--header-h);
}
.scroll-anchor {
  display: block;
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}
@media (min-width: 900px) and (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  html {
    scroll-snap-type: y proximity;
  }
  .home-screen,
  #about,
  #playbook,
  #people,
  #agents,
  #sightings,
  #news,
  #contact {
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }
}
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--body);
  background: var(--gradient-page);
  color-scheme: dark;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
.site-stars,
.site-stars-dust {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.site-stars {
  background-image: url("assets/images/stars.svg");
  background-size: 1100px 800px;
  background-repeat: repeat;
  opacity: 0.9;
  animation: hv-twinkle 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.site-stars-dust {
  background-image: url("assets/images/stars-dust.svg");
  background-size: 640px 500px;
  background-repeat: repeat;
  opacity: 0.75;
  animation: hv-twinkle 13s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
#page {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
p { margin: 0 0 18px; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.25rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem); font-weight: 600; }
h3 { font-size: 1.375rem; font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 1.125rem; }

.container { max-width: var(--wrap); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section {
  padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 120px) 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.6s var(--ease-fluid);
}
.section::before {
  content: none;
}
.section > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section-cream {
  background: transparent;
}
.section-cream::before { content: none; }
.section-mist {
  background: transparent;
}
.section-mist::before { content: none; }
.section-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--muted-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-dark::before,
.section-dark::after { content: none; }
.section-dark > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section-dark h1, .section-dark h2, .section-dark h3, .section-dark h4 { color: var(--ink-on-dark); }

/* Eyebrow */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--body);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--signal);
  clip-path: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--signal);
  animation: hv-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.section-dark .eyebrow, .faq-panel .eyebrow, .on-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--signal); }
.hero .eyebrow { color: var(--signal); }
.section-head { max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head.center .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.section-head p { font-size: 1.0625rem; margin-bottom: 0; max-width: 560px; }
.section-head.center p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.section-dark .section-head p { color: rgba(244, 247, 255, 0.82); }

/* =========================================================
   1. BUTTONS
========================================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--r-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .22s var(--ease), background .22s ease, color .22s ease, border-color .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.btn::after { content: none; }
.btn-sm { padding: 11px 18px; font-size: 14px; }
.btn-icon,
.btn-icon-svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}
.btn-icon-svg.hv-alien-mark {
  width: 16px;
  height: 22px;
}
.btn-icon-svg .alien-spot { display: none; }
.btn-lime {
  background: var(--signal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.2), 0 8px 28px var(--coral-glow);
}
.btn-lime:hover {
  background: var(--signal-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px var(--coral-glow);
}
.btn-lime .btn-icon-svg { fill: #FFFFFF; }
.btn-dark { background: var(--forest-2); color: var(--white); }
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--mist); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: #E8EEF4;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: #A8C0D4;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.16);
}
.btn-ghost .btn-icon-svg { fill: currentColor; }
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: #A8C0D4;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.16);
}
.section-dark .btn-ghost, .faq-panel .btn-ghost {
  color: #E8EEF4;
  border-color: rgba(168, 192, 212, 0.45);
  background: transparent;
}
.section-dark .btn-ghost:hover, .faq-panel .btn-ghost:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #A8C0D4;
  background: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.16);
}
.hero .btn-ghost {
  color: #D6E0EA;
  border-color: #8BA3B8;
  background: rgba(13, 22, 38, 0.72);
}
.hero .btn-ghost:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #C5D4E0;
  background: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.28);
}
.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--signal);
  transition: color .2s ease, gap .2s ease;
}
.link-arrow::after { content: "↗"; transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
.link-arrow:hover { color: var(--ocean); gap: 12px; }
.link-arrow:hover::after { transform: translate(2px, -2px); }

/* Pill badge */
.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--forest-2);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.pill-glow {
  background: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.35);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.15);
}
.hero .pill-glow {
  background: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.35);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pill-glow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--lime);
  animation: hv-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hv-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

/* Icon badges */
.icon-circle {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(20, 32, 42, 0.9);
  color: var(--signal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover .icon-circle { transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-2deg); }
.icon-circle.lime {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--signal), var(--signal-dark));
  color: var(--white);
}
.icon-rounded {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--earth-2), var(--earth));
  color: var(--signal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.stars { color: #F5B942; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 14px; }

/* =========================================================
   2. HEADER
========================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease-fluid), border-color 0.4s var(--ease-fluid), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-fluid);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.header-inner {
  max-width: var(--wrap); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px;
}
.site-branding a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.brand-mark {
  width: 30px; height: 40px; border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: none;
  border: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-mark .hv-signal-mark,
.brand-mark .brand-signal {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.25));
}
.custom-logo-link img,
.site-branding .custom-logo {
  max-height: 42px;
  width: auto;
}
.brand-text { line-height: 1.05; }
.brand-text strong {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 22px; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  text-transform: lowercase;
}
.site-header .brand-tagline { display: none; }
.brand-tagline {
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 3px;
  white-space: normal;
}
.brand-text .brand-tagline-line {
  display: block;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--signal);
}
.main-navigation ul { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; }
.main-navigation a {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none; color: rgba(244, 247, 255, 0.82);
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.main-navigation a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--lime), var(--ocean));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width .25s var(--ease);
}
.main-navigation a:hover { color: #fff; }
.main-navigation a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.main-navigation a.is-disabled,
.footer-nav a.is-disabled {
  color: var(--body);
  opacity: 0.38;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.main-navigation a.is-disabled::after,
.main-navigation a.is-disabled:hover::after { width: 0; }
body.audience-founders .site-footer .footer-nav a.is-disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.header-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.menu-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; }
.menu-toggle span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--ink); margin: 5px 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, opacity .25s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .main-navigation ul { gap: 20px; }
  .main-navigation a { font-size: 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .main-navigation { display: none; width: 100%; order: 3; }
  .main-navigation.is-open {
    display: block;
    animation: hv-slide-down .3s var(--ease);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    margin-top: 4px;
    padding-top: 4px;
  }
  @keyframes hv-slide-down {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  }
  .main-navigation ul { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 0 8px; }
  .header-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .menu-toggle { display: block; }
  .header-cta .btn { display: inline-flex; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
  .main-navigation.is-open ul { width: 100%; }
  .main-navigation.is-open a { display: block; width: 100%; padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; }
  .menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
}
body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* =========================================================
   3. HOME SCREEN + HERO
========================================================= */
.home-screen {
  min-height: calc(100svh - var(--header-h));
  min-height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-h));
  height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-h));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #07090E;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.home-screen .hero {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 0;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
}
.home-screen .hero .container {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
}
.hero-copy {
  max-width: 560px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 6vh, 64px) 0 clamp(36px, 6vh, 72px);
}

.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: #07090E;
  color: var(--ink);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-earth {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-earth img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 68% 48%;
}
.hero-earth .hero-globe {
  width: min(70vw, 720px);
  height: min(70vw, 720px);
  position: absolute;
  right: 4%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.hero-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.92) 0%, rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.72) 28%, rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.28) 52%, rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.06) 72%, transparent 88%);
}
.hero-stars {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.28;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 8% 12%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 14% 48%, rgba(196, 181, 253, 0.55), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 18% 78%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 22% 22%, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.45), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 27% 61%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 32% 9%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 36% 88%, rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.45), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 41% 33%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55), transparent),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 46% 71%, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.35), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 51% 16%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 55% 54%, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.4), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 60% 20%, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.45), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 64% 83%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 69% 41%, rgba(196, 181, 253, 0.5), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 73% 7%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 78% 63%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 82% 28%, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.4), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 86% 91%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55), transparent),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 90% 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 94% 47%, rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.4), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 97% 74%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 5% 93%, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.28), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 48% 96%, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.3), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 12% 5%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45), transparent);
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: hv-twinkle 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero-mesh {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 85% 30%, rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.2), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 12% 20%, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.08), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after { content: none; }
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr; gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 56px); align-items: center; }
.hero h1 { color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.03em; font-weight: 700; }
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--signal);
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: initial;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--signal);
  background-clip: initial;
  filter: none;
}
.hero-sub { font-size: 1.125rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); max-width: 540px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 28px; }
.hero-tagline {
  margin: 20px 0 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: #C5A267;
}

/* Trust row */
.hero-trust {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.trust-avatars {
  display: flex;
}
.trust-avatars span {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #fff, #E8F4F8);
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(5, 27, 5, 0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--forest-2);
  margin-left: -10px;
}
.trust-avatars span:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.trust-avatars span:last-child {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lime), var(--ocean));
  color: var(--forest);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.hero-trust p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--body); margin: 0; }

.hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 0; margin-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 28px;
}
.hero-stats div { padding-right: 32px; margin-right: 32px; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
.hero-stats div:last-child { border-right: 0; margin-right: 0; padding-right: 0; }
.hero-stats strong {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.375rem); color: var(--signal); line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stats span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--body); margin-top: 6px; display: block; }

/* Hero visual: Earth globe with humanitarian billboards */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.hero-image {
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  background: transparent;
}
.hero-image::before { content: none; }
.hero-image img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-h) - 96px);
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center center;
  vertical-align: middle;
  background: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 40px rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.16));
}
.hero-globe {
  width: min(100%, 560px);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 22% 28%, rgba(255, 196, 120, 0.45), transparent 24%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 68% 42%, rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.85) 0 16%, transparent 18%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 48% 52%, #2C4A5C, #0B1520 64%, #05080C 80%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.12), inset -20px -12px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.hero-billboards {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero-billboard-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-billboard-lines line {
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  stroke-opacity: 1;
  stroke-width: 1.4;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke;
}
.hero-billboard-pin {
  position: absolute;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  margin: -3px 0 0 -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.35), 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-billboard {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--bx);
  top: var(--by);
  z-index: 3;
  width: max-content;
}
.hero-billboard-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(16, 22, 30, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 12px 6px 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.hero-billboard-thumb {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  flex: 0 0 42px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-billboard-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.thumb-urgency {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 54%, #E9C46A 0 3px, transparent 4px),
    conic-gradient(from 210deg, #1A2F3A 0 82%, #E07A5F 0 84%, #264653 0 100%);
}
.thumb-pills {
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, #E07A5F 0 48%, #F4A261 48% 52%, #3D5A80 52% 100%);
}
.thumb-happy {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 38%, #F7DC9E 0 8px, transparent 9px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #264653 0 42%, #E07A5F 42% 100%);
}
.thumb-outrage {
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, #E07A5F 0 4px, #1A1A1D 4px 8px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #3D5A80, #1A2F3A);
}
.thumb-consume {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #3D5A80 0 40%, #E07A5F 40% 100%);
}
.thumb-people {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 16px 20px at 50% 70%, #C47B5C, #8D5A45 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #557A9A, #1A2F3A);
}
.thumb-voices {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 32% 58%, #E09F84 0 9px, transparent 10px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 68% 62%, #C47B5C 0 8px, transparent 9px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #3D5A80, #264653);
}
.thumb-rights {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #264653 0 38%, #8D5A45 38% 100%);
}
.thumb-truth {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #F7DC9E 0 6px, transparent 7px),
    linear-gradient(165deg, #1A2F3A, #E07A5F);
}
.thumb-human {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 18px 22px at 48% 62%, #E09F84, #C47B5C 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #A8C0D4, #3D5A80);
}
.thumb-alert {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #E07A5F 0 5px, transparent 6px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, transparent 10px, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.55) 11px, transparent 12px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #1A2F3A, #264653);
}
.thumb-social {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, #E09F84 0 6px, transparent 7px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 58%, #3D5A80 0 7px, transparent 8px),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #264653, #E07A5F);
}
.thumb-educate {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #F7DC9E 0 18%, #264653 18% 22%, #1A2F3A 22% 100%);
}
.thumb-gimmicks {
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, #E07A5F 0 6px, #264653 6px 12px);
}
.thumb-evidence {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, #E9C46A 0 4px, transparent 4px 10px, #E9C46A 10px 14px, transparent 14px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #1A2F3A, #3D5A80);
}
.thumb-default {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #3D5A80, #264653);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-billboard[data-priority="2"],
  .hero-billboard-pin[data-priority="2"],
  .hero-billboard-lines line[data-priority="2"] { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .hero-billboard[data-priority="1"],
  .hero-billboard[data-priority="2"],
  .hero-billboard-pin[data-priority="1"],
  .hero-billboard-pin[data-priority="2"],
  .hero-billboard-lines line[data-priority="1"],
  .hero-billboard-lines line[data-priority="2"] { display: none; }
  .hero-billboard-label { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .hero-copy { padding-bottom: 8px; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-earth img { object-position: 82% 42%; }
  .hero-scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.42) 0%, rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.82) 38%, rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.55) 100%);
  }
  .hero-billboards { display: none; }
  .hero-visual { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px 0; }
  .hero-stats div { padding-right: 24px; margin-right: 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hero-stats div { border-right: 0; margin-right: 0; padding-right: 0; width: 50%; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .brand-text strong { font-size: 17px; }
  .brand-text .brand-tagline-line { font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: .1em; }
}

/* Marquee */
.marquee {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  background: #1B3344;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 14px 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-bottom: none;
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: hv-scroll 42s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-inline-end: 48px;
}
.marquee span {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.marquee span::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--signal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.55);
}
@keyframes hv-scroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes hv-marquee-bg {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* Journey grid 4 on homepage */
.journey-grid.journey-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .journey-grid.journey-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); max-width: 560px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .journey-grid.journey-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 340px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee-track, .marquee, .pill-glow::before, .hero-stars, .hero-visual, .site-stars, .site-stars-dust { animation: none; }
}
@keyframes hv-twinkle {
  0% { opacity: 0.55; }
  100% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* =========================================================
   4. GRIDS & CARDS
========================================================= */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.card {
  background: var(--slate-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: transform .28s var(--ease), box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--lime), var(--teal), var(--cosmic-cyan));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .28s ease;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 40px rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.35);
}
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 18px 0 10px; }
.card p { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.65; }
.section-cream .card { background: var(--slate-3); border-color: var(--line); }

.card-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.08) 0%, rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.12) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.25);
}
.card-featured::before { opacity: 1; }

.card-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--forest-2), var(--forest));
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 32px;
  color: var(--muted-dark);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}
.card-dark .rating-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 3.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lime), var(--ocean));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1; margin: 14px 0 8px;
}
.card-dark p { font-size: 14px; margin: 10px 0 0; }

/* =========================================================
   5. SPLIT SECTIONS
========================================================= */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px); align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; } }

.layered { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56px; padding-right: 44px; }
.layered .layer-main {
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--forest-2) 0%, var(--forest) 60%, rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.3) 100%);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3.4;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(5, 27, 5, 0.18);
}
.layered .layer-main .big-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.75rem);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lime), var(--ocean));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1; text-align: center; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.layered .layer-main .big-num-mark {
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: initial;
  background-clip: initial;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: inherit;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.layered .layer-main .about-alien,
.layered .layer-main .about-signal {
  width: clamp(88px, 18vw, 128px);
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 28px rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.45));
}
.layered .layer-main .big-num small {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 0;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}
.layered .layer-front {
  position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 58%;
  background: var(--slate-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.layered .layer-front .stars { margin-bottom: 8px; display: block; }
.layered .layer-front strong {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.625rem; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 800;
}
.layered .layer-front span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--body); }

.checklist { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin: 24px 0 28px; }
.checklist li {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--body);
}
.checklist li::before {
  content: "✓";
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lime), var(--ocean));
  color: var(--forest);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 2px;
}
.section-dark .checklist li { color: var(--muted-dark); }

/* =========================================================
   6. STAT COUNTERS
========================================================= */
.counters { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.counters div { padding: 0 24px; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
.counters div:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.counters div:last-child { border-right: 0; padding-right: 0; }
.counters strong {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem); color: var(--ink); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.counters span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--body); display: block; margin-top: 8px; }
.section-dark .counters div { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); }
.section-dark .counters strong { color: var(--lime); }
.section-dark .counters span { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .counters { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px 0; }
  .counters div { padding: 0 16px; }
  .counters div:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
}

.benefit {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  background: var(--slate-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.benefit:hover {
  border-color: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.benefit h4 { margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--ink); }
.benefit p { font-size: 14px; margin: 0; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.6; }

/* =========================================================
   7. FAQ
========================================================= */
.faq-panel {
  background:
    radial-gradient(500px 350px at 15% 5%, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.14), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(400px 300px at 85% 95%, rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.16), transparent 50%),
    var(--forest);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 44px;
  color: var(--muted-dark);
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}
.faq-panel h2 { color: #fff; }
.faq-panel .pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.faq-panel .pill { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.35); }
.faq-panel p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); }
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--slate-2);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.faq-item .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lime), var(--ocean));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.1; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item h4 { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.faq-item p { font-size: 14px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }
.section-cream .faq-item { background: var(--slate-3); }

/* =========================================================
   8. TESTIMONIALS
========================================================= */
.testimonial {
  background: var(--slate-2);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .28s var(--ease), box-shadow .28s ease;
}
.section-cream .testimonial { border-color: var(--line); }
.testimonial:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 30px rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.1);
}
.testimonial .quote-mark {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lime), var(--ocean));
  color: var(--forest);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.testimonial p.quote { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); font-style: italic; line-height: 1.65; }
.person { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 20px; }
.person .avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--forest-2), var(--ocean));
  color: var(--lime);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
}
.person strong { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--font-display); }
.person span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--body); }

/* =========================================================
   9. CTA BANNER
========================================================= */
.cta-banner {
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 380px at 10% 15%, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.16), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(500px 320px at 90% 85%, rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.18), transparent 50%),
    var(--forest);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: -50%; right: -20%;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; margin: 0; max-width: 580px; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); margin: 12px 0 0; max-width: 520px; font-size: 16px; }

/* =========================================================
   10. FOOTER
========================================================= */
.site-footer {
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 450px at 85% 100%, rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.08), transparent 55%);
  color: var(--muted-dark);
  padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px) 0 16px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
}
.footer-brand {
  padding-right: 20px;
}
.site-footer .brand-text strong { color: #fff; }
.site-footer .brand-text .brand-tagline-line { color: var(--gold); }
.site-footer .brand-tagline { display: block; }
.site-footer p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted-dark); line-height: 1.5; margin: 8px 0 0; }
.footer-brand .site-branding { margin-bottom: 0; }
.footer-brand .brand-link::before,
.footer-brand a::before { content: none; }
.footer-col h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.footer-col ul.footer-nav {
  flex-direction: row;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px 16px;
}
.footer-col ul.footer-nav li {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.footer-col a {
  color: var(--muted-dark); font-size: 13px;
  display: inline-flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.footer-col a::before { content: "›"; color: var(--lime); font-weight: 700; }
.footer-brand .brand-link::before,
.footer-brand a::before,
.footer-brand a.brand-link::before { content: none; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 14px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.audience-experience[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.audience-experience .section-founder-process { padding-top: clamp(48px, 7vw, 80px); }
.audience-experience .value-strip + .section,
.audience-experience .section:first-of-type { padding-top: clamp(48px, 7vw, 72px); }

/* =========================================================
   11. BLOG / PAGES
========================================================= */
.hero + .marquee { margin-top: 0; }
.hero + #about,
.marquee + #about,
.value-strip + #about {
  padding-top: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
}

.section-page-content {
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px) 0;
}
.section-page-content .entry-content {
  padding: 0;
}
.page-header {
  padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 80px) 0 clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.page-header h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.875rem); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.page-header-sightings {
  border-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: clamp(48px, 8vw, 80px);
}
.page-header-sightings h1 { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.entry-content { padding: 64px 0; max-width: var(--prose); margin: 0 auto; }
.entry-content img { border-radius: var(--r-card); margin: 24px 0; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.post-card {
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--slate-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 0 0 16px;
  transition: transform .28s var(--ease), box-shadow .28s ease;
}
.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(5, 27, 5, 0.08);
}
.post-card .post-thumb {
  border-radius: var(--r-card); overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 16px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #151826, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.12));
}
.post-card .post-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.post-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.post-card h3 a { color: var(--ink); transition: color .2s ease; }
.post-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--ocean); }
.post-meta {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ocean); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.pagination { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 48px; }
.pagination a, .pagination span {
  padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-btn); font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pagination a:hover,
.pagination .current {
  border-color: var(--signal);
  color: var(--signal);
}
.comment-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.not-found { padding: 120px 0; text-align: center; }
.not-found .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.widget { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.widget ul li { padding: 6px 0; }

/* Reveal animation base */
.reveal-ready {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity .55s var(--ease), transform .55s var(--ease);
}
.reveal-ready.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* Hero secondary sub */
.hero-sub-muted { margin-top: -8px; font-size: 1rem; opacity: 0.88; }

/* Investment lane cards */
.lane-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 780px) { .lane-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.lane-card {
  background: rgba(20, 32, 42, 0.84);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 28px 30px;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.lane-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(5, 27, 5, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.25);
}
.lane-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ocean);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.lane-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.lane-look { font-size: 15px; color: var(--body); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }
.lane-pain {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.lane-pain strong { color: var(--forest-2); }

/* Thesis quote */
.thesis-quote {
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ocean);
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-btn) var(--r-btn) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.rubric-list { margin-top: 8px; }

/* Process steps */
.process-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.process-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.process-step:hover {
  border-color: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(5, 27, 5, 0.06);
}
.step-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--forest-2), var(--forest));
  color: var(--lime);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.process-step h4 { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 1.0625rem; }
.process-step p { font-size: 14px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--body); }

/* Intake note */
.intake-note {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.intake-note p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--body); }

/* Disclosure */
.disclosure-inline {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}
.disclosure-block {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
}
.disclosure-block p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--body);
}
.footer-disclosure {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

/* CTA dual buttons on dark banner */
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-shrink: 0; }

.outlet-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.btn-disabled {
  opacity: 0.72;
  cursor: default;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner .btn-ghost {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.34);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.cta-banner .btn-ghost:hover {
  color: var(--signal);
  border-color: var(--signal);
  background: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.1);
}

.pill-inline {
  background: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.12);
  color: var(--ocean);
  border: 1px solid rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
}
.layered .layer-front .pill-inline { display: inline-flex; }

.deliverables-grid .card { height: 100%; }

/* Customer journey grid */
.journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .journey-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .journey-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.journey-step {
  background: var(--slate-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.section-cream .journey-step { background: var(--slate-3); }
.journey-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(5, 27, 5, 0.08);
}
.journey-step span {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--forest-2), var(--forest));
  color: var(--lime);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.journey-step h4 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.journey-step p { font-size: 13px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--body); }

/* Founder process: 4 centered steps */
.journey-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .journey-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); max-width: 560px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .journey-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 340px; }
}

.section-founder-process {
  background: transparent;
}
.section-founder-process .journey-step {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Network flow */
.network-flow {
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}
.network-node {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.network-node:hover {
  border-color: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.35);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
}
.network-node-accent {
  background: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.35);
}
.network-node strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.network-node span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted-dark); }
.network-arrow {
  color: var(--lime);
  font-size: 18px;
  padding: 6px 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Mission section */
.section-mission {
  background: transparent;
}
.mission-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.mission-content p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--body);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.mission-content .lead {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.mission-features {
  margin: 3rem 0;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
}
.mission-features h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--signal);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}
.mission-features .feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.mission-features .feature-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 32px;
  color: var(--body);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.mission-features .feature-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--signal);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}
.mission-question {
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.06) 0%, rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.08) 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--signal);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-card) var(--r-card) 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.mission-closing {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.mission-content .btn {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .mission-content {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .mission-features {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .mission-question {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
  }
  .mission-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

.section-people .card-featured {
  border-color: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.28);
}

/* Diligence pipeline */
.diligence-pipeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.diligence-pipeline::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.diligence-step {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-width: 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.d-step-label {
  display: block;
  background: var(--slate-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  padding: 10px clamp(8px, 1.1vw, 14px);
  font-size: clamp(9px, 0.72vw, 11px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.diligence-step:hover .d-step-label {
  background: var(--forest-2);
  border-color: var(--forest-2);
  color: var(--lime);
}
.diligence-step-final .d-step-label {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lime), var(--ocean));
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--forest);
}
.diligence-connector {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(6px, 0.7vw, 10px);
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--line);
  margin: 0 1px;
}
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .diligence-pipeline {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .diligence-step {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    min-width: max-content;
  }
}

/* Diligence checklist tags */
.checklist-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.checklist-grid span {
  background: var(--slate-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.checklist-grid span:hover {
  background: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.3);
}

.disclosure-inline-dark {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--body);
  margin: 16px 0 20px;
}

/* Value proposition strip */
.value-strip {
  background: var(--slate);
  color: var(--muted-dark);
  padding: 22px 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.value-strip p {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Diligence pipeline active state */
.diligence-step.is-active .d-step-label,
.diligence-step:hover .d-step-label {
  background: var(--slate-2);
  border-color: var(--slate-2);
  color: var(--signal);
}
.diligence-step-final.is-active .d-step-label,
.diligence-step-final:hover .d-step-label {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--signal), var(--teal));
  color: var(--slate);
}

/* Inner page extras */
.page-header p { max-width: 560px; color: var(--body); margin: 12px 0 0; }
.post-article {
  overflow-x: clip;
}
.post-header {
  max-width: var(--prose);
}
.post-header .post-dek {
  max-width: 560px;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--body);
  margin: 12px 0 0;
}
.post-header .post-meta {
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  color: var(--muted-dark);
}
.post-header .post-meta a { color: var(--signal); }
.post-main {
  max-width: var(--prose);
  min-width: 0;
}
.post-featured {
  margin: 0 0 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  background: var(--slate-3);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}
.post-featured img {
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.post-article .entry-content {
  padding: 0;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
.post-article .entry-content > * { max-width: 100%; }
.post-article .entry-content h1,
.post-article .entry-content h2,
.post-article .entry-content h3,
.post-article .entry-content h4 {
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 1.6em 0 0.6em;
}
.post-article .entry-content h1 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 1.875rem); }
.post-article .entry-content h2 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.1vw, 1.75rem); }
.post-article .entry-content h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.post-article .entry-content h4 { font-size: 1.0625rem; }
.post-article .entry-content p { margin: 0 0 1.25em; }
.post-article .entry-content ul { list-style: disc; }
.post-article .entry-content ol { list-style: decimal; }
.post-article .entry-content li { margin: 0 0 0.4em; }
.post-article .entry-content a { color: var(--signal); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.post-article .entry-content a:hover { color: #A8FF33; }
.post-article .entry-content img,
.post-article .entry-content video,
.post-article .entry-content iframe,
.post-article .entry-content figure {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5em;
}
.post-article .entry-content figcaption {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--muted-dark);
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.post-article .entry-content .wp-block-image,
.post-article .entry-content .wp-block-gallery,
.post-article .entry-content .wp-block-video,
.post-article .entry-content .wp-block-embed,
.post-article .entry-content .wp-block-cover,
.post-article .entry-content .wp-block-media-text,
.post-article .entry-content .wp-block-group,
.post-article .entry-content .wp-block-columns,
.post-article .entry-content .alignwide,
.post-article .entry-content .alignfull {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
}
.post-article .entry-content .wp-block-cover,
.post-article .entry-content .wp-block-cover-image {
  min-height: 240px !important;
}
.post-article .entry-content .has-large-font-size { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.post-article .entry-content .has-x-large-font-size,
.post-article .entry-content .has-xx-large-font-size,
.post-article .entry-content .has-huge-font-size { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.post-article .entry-content pre,
.post-article .entry-content code {
  font-size: 0.9em;
  overflow-x: auto;
}
.post-article .entry-content hr {
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin: 2em 0;
}
.post-article .entry-content table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.95em;
  margin: 0 0 1.5em;
}
.post-article .entry-content th,
.post-article .entry-content td {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  text-align: left;
}
.post-nav { padding: 8px 0 48px; }
.post-nav .nav-title {
  display: block;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.post-nav .nav-previous,
.post-nav .nav-next {
  flex: 1 1 200px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.comments-wrap { padding-bottom: 8px; }
.comments-area { padding: 40px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); }
.comments-area h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* =========================================================
   AUDIENCE TOGGLE: Founders vs Investors
========================================================= */
.audience-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 4px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 24px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.audience-toggle-btn {
  appearance: none;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--body);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.audience-toggle-btn:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.audience-toggle-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--slate);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
}
.audience-toggle-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--teal);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.audience-panel[hidden] { display: none !important; }

/* Investor hero feed */
.vacation-feed {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.vacation-feed li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  background: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.12);
}
.feed-time {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  min-width: 2.5em;
}

/* Join CTA section */
.section-investor {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--slate-2) 0%, var(--slate) 100%);
}

.vacation-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.vacation-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 36px);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .28s var(--ease), box-shadow .28s ease;
}
.vacation-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.vacation-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.vacation-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.vacation-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--body);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.vacation-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.vacation-list li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding-left: 22px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.vacation-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
}
.vacation-you { border-top: 3px solid var(--line); }
.vacation-hv {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--teal);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.12) 0%, var(--slate-2) 60%);
}
.vacation-receive { border-top: 3px solid var(--signal); }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .vacation-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* CTA audience switch buttons */
.cta-banner .cta-switch-investors,
.cta-banner .cta-switch-founders {
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* Mobile layout refinements */
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }
  .header-inner { padding: 14px 20px; gap: 16px; }
  .section { padding: clamp(48px, 8vw, 72px) 0; }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .section-head p { font-size: 1rem; }
  .journey-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .card { padding: 24px; }
  .value-strip { padding: 18px 20px; }
  .value-strip p { font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.5; }
  .marquee { padding: 14px 0; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px; }
  .diligence-pipeline {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 6px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 92%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 92%, transparent);
  }
  .diligence-step { flex: 0 0 auto; min-width: max-content; }
  .split .layered { padding-right: 0; padding-bottom: 40px; }
  .layered .layer-front { position: relative; width: 100%; margin-top: 16px; right: auto; bottom: auto; }
}

/* =========================================================
   ORBIT NIGHT: cinematic dark system
========================================================= */
.card {
  background: rgba(20, 22, 34, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  color: var(--body);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-fluid), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-fluid), border-color 0.35s var(--ease-fluid);
}
.card h3 { color: var(--ink); }
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border-color: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.28);
}
.section-cream .card,
.section-mist .card { background: rgba(18, 20, 32, 0.96); }
.card-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.08) 0%, rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.12) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.28);
}

.icon-circle {
  background: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.1);
  color: var(--signal);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.18);
}
.icon-circle.lime {
  background: var(--signal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.value-strip {
  background: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.08);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.value-strip p { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }

.layered .layer-main {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #1A1430 0%, #10121C 55%, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.2) 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.layered .layer-front {
  background: #161824;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  color: var(--body);
}
.layered .layer-front strong { color: var(--ink); }

.journey-step,
.benefit,
.testimonial,
.faq-item {
  background: rgba(20, 22, 34, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-fluid), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-fluid), border-color 0.3s var(--ease-fluid);
}
.section-cream .journey-step,
.section-cream .testimonial { background: rgba(18, 20, 32, 0.96); }
.journey-step:hover,
.benefit:hover,
.testimonial:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.28);
}
.testimonial .quote { color: var(--ink); }
.person strong { color: var(--ink); }

.network-node {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.network-node-accent {
  background: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.35);
}
.network-node strong { color: var(--ink-on-dark); }
.network-arrow { color: var(--signal); }

.d-step-label {
  background: #161824;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.diligence-step-final .d-step-label {
  background: var(--signal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.cta-banner {
  background:
    radial-gradient(500px 280px at 90% 10%, rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(420px 240px at 10% 90%, rgba(61, 90, 128, 0.18), transparent 55%),
    #12141F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--ink-on-dark); }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(244, 247, 255, 0.78); }

.section-investor { background: transparent; }
.section-investor::before { content: none; }

.site-footer {
  color: var(--muted-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.site-footer .brand-text strong { color: var(--ink-on-dark); }
.footer-col h4 { color: var(--ink-on-dark); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; }

.page-header {
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.post-card {
  background: #141624;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.post-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.22); }
.post-card h3 a { color: var(--ink); }

.pill-inline {
  background: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.1);
  color: var(--signal);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.22);
}

.checklist li::before {
  background: var(--signal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-stats strong { color: var(--signal); }

a { transition: color 0.25s var(--ease-fluid); }

#about { background: transparent; }
#how { background: transparent; }
#how::before { content: none; }
#decode { background: transparent; }

.outlet-actions { margin-top: 48px; }

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.footer-col-connect { text-align: left; }
.footer-col-connect h4 {
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-col-connect .footer-nav { justify-content: flex-start; }
.footer-col-connect .footer-nav a { justify-content: flex-start; }
.footer-social-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--ink-on-dark);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-fluid), background 0.25s var(--ease-fluid), border-color 0.25s var(--ease-fluid), color 0.25s var(--ease-fluid), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease-fluid);
}
.footer-social-link::before { content: none; }
.footer-social-link svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  display: block;
}
.footer-social-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: var(--signal);
  border-color: var(--signal);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--coral-glow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.footer-col-connect .footer-social-link:hover { color: #FFFFFF; }
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* =========================================================
   12. WP-ADMIN INTEGRATION
========================================================= */
.screen-reader-text {
  border: 0;
  clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
  clip-path: inset(50%);
  height: 1px;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  word-wrap: normal !important;
}
.skip-link.screen-reader-text:focus {
  clip: auto;
  clip-path: none;
  height: auto;
  width: auto;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  position: fixed;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  z-index: 100000;
  background: var(--signal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--r-btn);
}

.main-navigation .sub-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 180px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  background: #161824;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  z-index: 20;
}
.main-navigation li {
  position: relative;
}
.main-navigation li:hover > .sub-menu,
.main-navigation li:focus-within > .sub-menu {
  display: block;
}
.main-navigation .sub-menu li {
  display: block;
}
.main-navigation .sub-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .main-navigation .sub-menu {
    position: static;
    display: block;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 0;
    padding: 0 0 0 12px;
    background: transparent;
  }
}

.hero-image-empty {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 320px;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.hero-image-empty img {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.post-card .post-thumb {
  display: block;
}
.post-card-body {
  padding: 0 18px 8px;
}
.post-meta-sep {
  margin: 0 6px;
}

.layout-with-sidebar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 280px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .layout-with-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.layout-with-sidebar .entry-content {
  margin: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
}
.post-article .layout-with-sidebar .entry-content { padding-top: 0; }
.widget-area {
  background: #141624;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 24px;
}
.widget-area .widget + .widget { margin-top: 28px; }
.widget-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.widget ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.widget a { color: var(--ink); }
.widget a:hover { color: var(--ocean); }

.search-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.search-form label { flex: 1 1 220px; }
.search-field {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--r-btn);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font: inherit;
  background: #10121C;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.not-found .search-form { justify-content: center; margin: 24px 0; }
.page-header .archive-description {
  max-width: 560px;
  color: var(--body);
  margin: 12px 0 0;
}

.post-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 8px 0 32px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--body);
}
.post-tags-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-dark);
  margin-right: 4px;
}
.post-tags a {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}
.post-tags a:hover {
  color: var(--signal);
  border-color: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.35);
}
.post-nav .post-navigation { margin-top: 24px; }
.post-nav .nav-links {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.post-nav .nav-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ocean);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.page-links { margin-top: 24px; font-weight: 600; }

.section-actions { text-align: center; margin-top: 36px; }
.no-results { text-align: center; padding: 24px 0 48px; }
.footer-legal a { color: inherit; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: #fff; }

.entry-content > *:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.entry-content ul,
.entry-content ol { padding-left: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 1.25em; }
.entry-content ul { list-style: disc; }
.entry-content ol { list-style: decimal; }
.entry-content blockquote {
  margin: 0 0 1.25em;
  padding: 8px 0 8px 20px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ocean);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.entry-content .alignwide,
.entry-content .alignfull {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
}
.entry-content .wp-block-button__link {
  border-radius: var(--r-btn);
}
.comments-area input[type="text"],
.comments-area input[type="email"],
.comments-area input[type="url"],
.comments-area textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--r-btn);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font: inherit;
  background: #10121C;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.comment-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.comment-list .children { list-style: none; margin-left: 24px; }
.comment-body { margin-bottom: 24px; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--signal);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

body.sighting-open,
body.follow-open { overflow: hidden; }
.post-card { cursor: pointer; }
.sighting-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 120;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 16px) 20px 40px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.sighting-overlay[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.sighting-overlay.is-static {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  min-height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-h));
  padding: 40px 20px 80px;
}
.sighting-overlay-dismiss {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  border: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 5, 6, 0.78);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.sighting-overlay.is-static .sighting-overlay-dismiss {
  position: absolute;
}
.sighting-panel {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(var(--prose), 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #12121A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 28px 28px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.sighting-panel h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  margin: 8px 0 12px;
}
.sighting-panel .post-dek { max-width: 560px; }
.sighting-panel .entry-content {
  padding: 0;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.article-crumbs {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.article-crumbs ol {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px 10px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted-dark);
}
.article-crumbs li:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "/";
  margin-left: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}
.article-crumbs a { color: var(--signal); }
.article-toc {
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}
.article-toc-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-dark);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.article-toc ol {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.2em;
}
.article-toc li { margin: 0 0 6px; }
.article-toc a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; }
.article-toc a:hover { color: var(--signal); }
.post-article .entry-content p {
  margin: 0 0 1.15em;
  max-width: 65ch;
}
.post-article .entry-content h2 {
  padding-top: 0.4em;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.post-article .entry-content h2:first-child,
.post-article .entry-content .article-toc + h2 { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.post-article .entry-content ul,
.post-article .entry-content ol {
  margin: 0 0 1.4em;
  max-width: 65ch;
}
.post-article .entry-content li { margin: 0 0 0.55em; }
.post-article .entry-content li > ul,
.post-article .entry-content li > ol { margin: 0.4em 0 0.2em; }
.post-featured figcaption,
.post-article .entry-content figcaption {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--muted-dark);
  margin-top: 8px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.post-article .entry-content table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.95em;
  margin: 0 0 1.6em;
  display: block;
  overflow-x: auto;
}
.post-article .entry-content th,
.post-article .entry-content td {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  text-align: left;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.post-article .entry-content th {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}
.post-article .entry-content blockquote {
  margin: 0 0 1.5em;
  padding: 4px 0 4px 18px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--signal);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1.05em;
}
.sighting-close {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--signal);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.sighting-close:hover { color: #A8FF33; }
.sighting-panel .post-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--muted-dark);
}
.sighting-panel .post-meta .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0; }
.sighting-share {
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.sighting-share-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-dark);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.sighting-share-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.sighting-share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: var(--ink);
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.sighting-share-btn:hover {
  color: var(--signal);
  border-color: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.35);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sighting-panel { padding: 20px 18px 28px; }
}

.follow-overlay {
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 130;
}
.follow-panel {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(440px, 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #12121A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 28px 24px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.follow-panel .eyebrow {
  color: var(--signal);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.follow-panel h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.follow-modal-intro {
  color: var(--muted-dark);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.follow-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.follow-list-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: var(--ink-on-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
a.follow-list-link:hover {
  border-color: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.4);
  color: var(--signal);
  background: rgba(224, 122, 95, 0.06);
}
.follow-list-link.is-soon {
  opacity: 0.55;
  cursor: default;
}
.follow-list-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: currentColor;
}
.follow-list-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: block;
}
.follow-list-go {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-dark);
}
a.follow-list-link:hover .follow-list-go {
  color: var(--signal);
}