/* ============================================================
   CorridorHouse.com — The Private U.S.-Saudi Venture Platform
   Obsidian · Ivory · Champagne · Restrained Saudi Green
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Surfaces */
  --obsidian:      #08080a;
  --obsidian-2:    #0c0c0f;
  --panel:         #101013;
  --hairline:      rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.18);
  --hairline-soft: rgba(243, 237, 226, 0.08);

  /* Ink */
  --ivory:         #f1ebdd;
  --ivory-2:       #d8d2c6;
  --ivory-dim:     rgba(241, 235, 221, 0.62);
  --ivory-faint:   rgba(241, 235, 221, 0.40);

  /* Champagne (primary accent) */
  --champ:         #c9a86a;
  --champ-bright:  #e7cf99;
  --champ-deep:    #9a7f4c;

  /* Saudi green (restrained) */
  --green:         #1f4a38;
  --green-bright:  #2f6e51;

  /* Accent driver — swapped by Tweaks */
  --accent:        var(--champ);
  --accent-bright: var(--champ-bright);

  /* Type */
  --serif:  "Playfair Display", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans:   "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Rhythm */
  --maxw: 1280px;
  --gutter: clamp(22px, 5vw, 88px);
  --sect-y: clamp(72px, 10vw, 150px);

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
  --slow: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--obsidian);
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Texture layer (toggle via [data-texture]) */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.5;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 12%, rgba(201,168,106,0.05), transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 88%, rgba(47,110,81,0.05), transparent 42%);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease);
}
body[data-texture="off"]::before { opacity: 0; }

/* Najd pattern — faint, felt site-wide (all pages) */
body::after {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  background-image: url('assets/najd-pattern.webp');
  background-size: 460px auto;
  background-repeat: repeat;
  opacity: 0.05;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease);
}
body[data-texture="off"]::after { opacity: 0; }

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

::selection { background: rgba(201,168,106,0.28); color: var(--ivory); }

/* ---- Shared structural helpers ---- */
.shell { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
section { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.34em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.display {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.lede { color: var(--ivory-dim); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.gold { color: var(--accent); }
.italic { font-style: italic; }

/* Section divider line that draws in (visible by default; fx animates) */
.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--hairline);
  transform-origin: left center;
}
html.fx .divider { transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 1.1s var(--slow); }
html.fx .reveal.in .divider { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* ---- Scroll reveal primitives ----
   Base state is VISIBLE. The hidden-then-animate behaviour only applies under
   html.fx, which JS adds up front but removes if CSS animations aren't ticking,
   so critical content is never left invisible. */
html.fx .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 1s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease); }
html.fx .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
html.fx .reveal.d1 { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
html.fx .reveal.d2 { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
html.fx .reveal.d3 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
html.fx .reveal.d4 { transition-delay: 0.44s; }

[data-motion="calm"] html.fx .reveal,
html.fx[data-motion="calm"] .reveal { transition-duration: 0.5s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PRELOADER (first-load, once per session)
   ============================================================ */
html.is-preloading, html.is-preloading body { overflow: hidden; }
#preloader { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200; background: var(--obsidian);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease); }
#preloader.pl-done { opacity: 0; }
.pl-pattern { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url('assets/najd-pattern.webp'); background-size: 600px auto; background-position: center;
  background-repeat: repeat; opacity: 0.08; mix-blend-mode: screen; transform: scale(1.08);
  animation: plPat 2.4s var(--ease) forwards; }
@keyframes plPat { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.1); } 45% { opacity: 0.15; } 100% { opacity: 0.08; transform: scale(1); } }
.pl-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 20px; padding: 0 24px; }
.pl-logo { height: clamp(46px, 7vw, 88px); width: auto; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(10px);
  animation: plLogo 1.1s var(--ease) 0.2s forwards; }
@keyframes plLogo { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } 100% { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.pl-rule { width: 240px; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: center; animation: plRule 1.3s var(--slow) 0.55s forwards; }
@keyframes plRule { 0% { transform: scaleX(0); } 100% { transform: scaleX(1); } }
.pl-tag { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--accent); white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0.9; animation: plTag 0.9s var(--ease) 1s forwards; }
@keyframes plTag { 0% { opacity: 0; } 100% { opacity: 0.9; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pl-pattern, .pl-logo, .pl-rule, .pl-tag { animation: none; }
  .pl-logo { transform: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HEADER / NAV
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 60;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px var(--gutter);
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), padding 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(8,8,10,0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding-top: 14px; padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}

/* Logo image (header) */
.logo-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.logo-img { height: clamp(51px, 5.1vw, 69px); width: auto; display: block; }

/* Wordmark (footer) */
.wordmark { display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
.wordmark .mark {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.45rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.wordmark .mark b { font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.wordmark .mark .dot { color: var(--ivory-dim); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.wordmark .rule {
  height: 1px; width: 84px; background: var(--accent);
  transform-origin: left;
}
html.fx .wordmark .rule { transform: scaleX(0); animation: ruleDraw 0.9s var(--slow) 0.35s forwards; }
@keyframes ruleDraw { to { transform: scaleX(1); } }

html.fx .brand-load { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); animation: brandIn 0.8s var(--ease) 0.1s forwards; }
@keyframes brandIn { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* Desktop nav */
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 38px); }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 30px); list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ivory-dim); position: relative; padding: 4px 0; transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -2px; height: 1px; width: 100%;
  background: var(--accent); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a:focus-visible { color: var(--ivory); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a:focus-visible::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* CTA button (shared) */
.btn {
  --bw: 1px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ivory); background: transparent;
  border: var(--bw) solid var(--accent);
  padding: 14px 22px; cursor: pointer; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.btn .arr { transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease); display: inline-block; }
.btn::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(-101%); transition: transform 0.5s var(--slow); z-index: -1;
}
.btn:hover { color: var(--obsidian); }
.btn:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }
.btn:hover .arr { transform: translateX(5px); }
.btn.solid { background: var(--accent); color: var(--obsidian); border-color: var(--accent); }
.btn.solid::before { background: var(--champ-bright); }
.btn.solid:hover { color: var(--obsidian); }
.btn.ghost { border-color: var(--hairline); }
.btn.ghost::before { background: var(--ivory); }
.btn.ghost:hover { color: var(--obsidian); }
.btn.small { padding: 11px 18px; font-size: 0.68rem; }

.nav-cta { white-space: nowrap; }

/* Hamburger — shown on all viewports */
.burger {
  display: block; width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  background: transparent; cursor: pointer; position: relative; flex: 0 0 auto;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.burger:hover { border-color: var(--hairline); }
.burger span { position: absolute; left: 12px; right: 12px; height: 1.4px; background: var(--ivory); transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s var(--ease); }
.burger span:nth-child(1) { top: 16px; }
.burger span:nth-child(2) { top: 21px; }
.burger span:nth-child(3) { top: 26px; }
body.menu-open .burger span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(5px) rotate(45deg); }
body.menu-open .burger span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
body.menu-open .burger span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ============================================================
   NAV OVERLAY — living corridor
   ============================================================ */
.drawer {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 55; background: #050706;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
}
html.fx .drawer { transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease), visibility 0s 0.5s; }
.drawer::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(80% 90% at 78% 50%, rgba(31,74,56,0.10), transparent 60%); }
body.menu-open .drawer { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
html.fx body.menu-open .drawer { transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease); }

.drawer-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 46% 54%; min-height: 100vh; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.drawer-left { padding: clamp(110px, 14vh, 150px) clamp(28px, 5vw, 80px) 50px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 30px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.drawer-links { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: clamp(2px, 0.8vh, 10px); }
.drawer-links a {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 400; color: var(--ivory-2);
  padding: 7px 0; display: inline-block; position: relative; line-height: 1.08; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease), padding-left 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.drawer-links a:hover, .drawer-links a:focus-visible { color: var(--ivory); padding-left: 16px; outline: none; }
.drawer-links-sec { list-style: none; margin: 10px 0 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 26px; }
.drawer-links-sec a { font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ivory-faint); transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.drawer-links-sec a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.drawer-cta { align-self: flex-start; }
.drawer-social { margin-top: 4px; }

/* staggered reveal (only when fx active) */
html.fx .drawer-links li, html.fx .drawer-links-sec, html.fx .drawer-cta, html.fx .drawer-social {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); transition: opacity 0.55s var(--ease), transform 0.55s var(--ease);
}
html.fx body.menu-open .drawer-links li,
html.fx body.menu-open .drawer-links-sec,
html.fx body.menu-open .drawer-cta,
html.fx body.menu-open .drawer-social { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
html.fx body.menu-open .drawer-links li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.14s; }
html.fx body.menu-open .drawer-links li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
html.fx body.menu-open .drawer-links li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
html.fx body.menu-open .drawer-links li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
html.fx body.menu-open .drawer-links li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.38s; }
html.fx body.menu-open .drawer-links li:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.44s; }
html.fx body.menu-open .drawer-links-sec { transition-delay: 0.52s; }
html.fx body.menu-open .drawer-cta { transition-delay: 0.58s; }
html.fx body.menu-open .drawer-social { transition-delay: 0.64s; }

/* right corridor panel */
.drawer-right { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.nav-worldmap { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 0; width: 100%; height: auto; transform: translateY(-50%); opacity: 0.6; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.drawer-right::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #050706 0%, rgba(5,7,6,0.5) 14%, transparent 38%); }
#nav-corridor { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 1; }
.nav-grid path { stroke: rgba(201,168,106,0.045); stroke-width: 1; fill: none; }
.nav-map circle { /* opacity + fill set inline */ }
.nav-radar circle { fill: none; stroke: rgba(201,168,106,0.10); stroke-width: 1; }
html.fx .nav-radar { animation: navBreathe 7s ease-in-out infinite; transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; }
@keyframes navBreathe { 0%,100% { opacity: 0.6; } 50% { opacity: 1; } }
.nav-door { fill: none; stroke: rgba(201,168,106,0.14); stroke-width: 1; transition: stroke 0.4s var(--ease); }
.nav-route-glow { fill: none; stroke: #c9a86a; stroke-width: 6; opacity: 0.10; stroke-linecap: round; }
.nav-route { fill: none; stroke: #c9a86a; stroke-width: 1.6; stroke-linecap: round; }
html.fx .nav-route { stroke-dasharray: 1000; stroke-dashoffset: 1000; }
html.fx body.menu-open .nav-route { stroke-dashoffset: 0; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.9s var(--slow) 0.35s; }
.nav-node .ng { opacity: 0; }
.nav-node .nr { fill: none; stroke: #e7cf99; stroke-width: 1.3; opacity: 0.7; }
.nav-node .nc { fill: #e7cf99; }
.nav-node.hub .nc { fill: #f6efdc; }
.nav-label { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; fill: var(--ivory-faint); }
.nav-label.key { fill: var(--ivory-2); }
html.fx .nav-node { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease); }
html.fx body.menu-open .nav-node { opacity: 1; transition-delay: var(--d); }
.nav-particle { fill: #f6efdc; opacity: 0; }
.nav-particle-glow { opacity: 0; }
/* hover: links brighten the route */
.drawer-nav:hover ~ * .nav-route, .drawer-left:hover .nav-route { }
body.menu-open.nav-hot .nav-route { stroke-width: 2.4; }
body.menu-open.nav-hot .nav-route-glow { opacity: 0.2; }
body.menu-open.nav-door-hot .nav-door { stroke: rgba(201,168,106,0.5); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .nav-radar { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO (full-bleed cinematic corridor map)
   ============================================================ */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: 100svh; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-map { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; will-change: transform; }
.hero-map-inner { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1800 / 874; }
.hero-map-img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: filter 0.6s var(--ease); }
.hero-map-fx { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
[data-map="abstract"] .hero-map-img { filter: grayscale(0.55) brightness(0.72) contrast(1.05); }

.hero-scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--obsidian) 0%, rgba(8,8,10,0.94) 22%, rgba(8,8,10,0.62) 44%, rgba(8,8,10,0.12) 64%, rgba(8,8,10,0) 78%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, var(--obsidian) 0%, rgba(8,8,10,0.55) 12%, rgba(8,8,10,0) 32%),
    radial-gradient(130% 100% at 64% 42%, transparent 52%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 100%);
}
[data-texture="off"] .hero-scrim { background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--obsidian) 0%, rgba(8,8,10,0.9) 24%, rgba(8,8,10,0.45) 50%, rgba(8,8,10,0) 74%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, var(--obsidian) 0%, rgba(8,8,10,0) 30%); }

.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; min-height: 100svh; display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 132px; padding-bottom: 132px; }
.hero-copy { max-width: 540px; }
.hero-eyebrow { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.hero-eyebrow .eyebrow { white-space: nowrap; }
.hero-eyebrow .line { height: 1px; width: 34px; background: var(--accent); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.7vw, 3.35rem); margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--ivory);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); text-wrap: balance;
}
.hero h1 .pd { color: var(--accent); }
.hero-rule { height: 1px; width: 92px; background: var(--accent); margin: 18px 0 20px; }
.hero-brandline { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem); color: var(--accent); margin: 0 0 22px; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
html.fx .hero-rule { width: 0; animation: heroRule 1s var(--slow) 0.9s forwards; }
@keyframes heroRule { to { width: 92px; } }
.hero p.sub { font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem); color: var(--ivory-dim); line-height: 1.78; max-width: 440px; }
.hero-cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin-top: 36px; }
.hero-trust { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-top: 44px; }
.hero-trust .star-seal { width: 30px; height: 30px; flex: 0 0 auto; color: var(--accent); opacity: 0.85; }
.hero-trust .t { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ivory-faint); line-height: 1.7; }

/* Scroll cue */
.scroll-cue { position: absolute; bottom: 24px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 2;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: var(--ivory-faint);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.scroll-cue:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.sc-label { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.36em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.sc-line { width: 1px; height: 52px; background: linear-gradient(var(--accent), transparent); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.sc-dot { position: absolute; left: -1.5px; top: -6px; width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--champ-bright); opacity: 0; }
html.fx .sc-dot { animation: scrollDot 2.6s var(--ease) 1.4s infinite; }
@keyframes scrollDot { 0% { top: -6px; opacity: 0; } 25% { opacity: 1; } 90% { opacity: 0; } 100% { top: 52px; opacity: 0; } }

/* Node labels */
.node-label { font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; fill: var(--ivory-2); paint-order: stroke; stroke: rgba(6,6,8,0.7); stroke-width: 3px; }
.node-label.dim { fill: var(--ivory-faint); }
.node-label.key { fill: var(--ivory); }

/* ============================================================
   THESIS
   ============================================================ */
.thesis { padding-block: var(--sect-y); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }
.thesis-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(34px, 6vw, 90px); align-items: start; }
.thesis h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); margin: 0; }
.thesis-body { border-left: 1px solid var(--hairline); padding-left: clamp(24px, 3vw, 44px); }
.thesis-body p { margin: 0 0 20px; }
.thesis-body p:last-child { color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   CORRIDOR STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.strip { padding-block: clamp(44px, 6vw, 80px); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); text-align: center; }
.strip .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.strip-words { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 6px 4px; }
.strip-word {
  position: relative; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); color: var(--ivory-2);
  padding: 4px 14px; transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.strip-word::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--accent); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: center; transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease); }
.strip-word:hover, .strip-word:focus-visible { color: var(--ivory); outline: none; }
.strip-word:hover::after, .strip-word:focus-visible::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.strip-sep { color: var(--champ-deep); font-size: 1rem; opacity: 0.6; }
.strip-detail { margin: 26px auto 0; min-height: 1.4em; max-width: 620px; color: var(--ivory-dim); font-size: 0.96rem; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease); }
.strip-detail.show { opacity: 1; }
.strip-hint { margin: 12px auto 0; font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); opacity: 0.72; }
.strip-hint span { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.strip:hover .strip-hint span { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ============================================================
   METHOD
   ============================================================ */
.method { padding-block: var(--sect-y); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.method-bg { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.method-bg svg { width: 100%; height: 58%; display: block; }
.mc-line path { fill: none; stroke: var(--accent); vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke; }
.mc-fast path { stroke-width: 1.4; opacity: 0.2; }
.mc-slow path { stroke-width: 1; opacity: 0.09; }
html.fx .mc-fast { animation: mcScroll 13s linear infinite; }
html.fx .mc-slow { animation: mcScroll 23s linear infinite; }
@keyframes mcScroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-800px); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .mc-line { animation: none !important; } }
.method-head, .method-track { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.method-head { max-width: 720px; }
.method-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem); margin: 14px 0 12px; }
.method-head .lede { font-style: italic; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ivory-dim); }
.method-track { margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); position: relative; }
.method-line { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 13px; height: 1px; background: var(--hairline); }
.method-line .fill { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%; width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--champ-bright)); }
html.fx .method-line .fill { width: 0; transition: width 1.6s var(--slow); }
html.fx .reveal.in .method-line .fill { width: 100%; }
.method-stages { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 18px; position: relative; align-items: start; }
.stage { text-align: left; }
.stage .num { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--accent); }
.stage .dot { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--accent); background: var(--obsidian); margin: 8px 0 18px; position: relative; transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease); }
.stage:hover .dot { background: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,168,106,0.16); }
.stage h3 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--ivory); }
.stage p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ivory-dim); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }
.method-stages .stage { -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; background: transparent; border: 0; font: inherit; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; width: 100%; display: block; text-align: left; position: relative; }
.method-stages .stage::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -14px -14px -16px; border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: 2px; background: transparent; transition: background 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease); z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; }
.method-stages .stage:hover::before, .method-stages .stage:focus-visible::before { background: rgba(10,10,13,0.55); border-color: var(--hairline); }
.method-stages .stage:focus-visible { outline: none; }
.stage:hover h3, .stage:focus-visible h3 { color: var(--accent); }
.stage-view { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 12px; font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); opacity: 0.5; transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease), gap 0.3s var(--ease); }
.stage-view span { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.stage:hover .stage-view, .stage:focus-visible .stage-view { opacity: 1; gap: 10px; }
.stage:hover .stage-view span, .stage:focus-visible .stage-view span { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ============================================================
   NETWORK (full-bleed corridor image + floating panel)
   ============================================================ */
.network { position: relative; padding-block: clamp(80px, 11vw, 160px); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); overflow: hidden; }
.network-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 62% center; z-index: 0; }
.network-scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--obsidian) 0%, rgba(8,8,10,0.86) 34%, rgba(8,8,10,0.4) 60%, rgba(8,8,10,0.1) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, var(--obsidian) 0%, rgba(8,8,10,0) 24%, rgba(8,8,10,0) 80%, var(--obsidian) 100%); }
.network-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.network-panel { max-width: 600px; }
.network-panel { max-width: 780px; }
.network-panel h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem); margin: 16px 0 22px; }
.network-panel p { color: var(--ivory-dim); margin: 0 0 18px; max-width: 470px; }
.network-cats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; background: none; border: 0; margin-top: 36px; }
.cat { background: transparent; padding: 22px 18px 18px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: 2px; cursor: pointer; position: relative; transition: background 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.cat::after { content: "Open Dossier \2192"; display: block; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 0.58rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(5px); transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.cat:focus-visible { outline: none; }
.cat:hover, .cat:focus-visible { background: rgba(10,10,13,0.6); border-color: var(--hairline); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.cat:hover::after, .cat:focus-visible::after { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.cat .ch-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; color: var(--accent); margin: 0 auto 18px; transition: color 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease); }
.ch-icon path, .ch-icon rect, .ch-icon circle, .ch-icon ellipse, .ch-icon line { vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke; }
.ch-accent { stroke: var(--accent); }
.cat:hover .ch-icon, .cat:focus-visible .ch-icon { color: var(--accent-bright); transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05); }
.cat h4 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0; color: var(--ivory); line-height: 1.5; }
.network-visual { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/3; border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); overflow: hidden; }
.network-visual image-slot { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.network-visual .network-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.network-visual .vlabel { position: absolute; left: 18px; bottom: 16px; z-index: 3; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ivory-faint); }

/* ============================================================
   INFLUENCE
   ============================================================ */
.influence { padding-block: var(--sect-y); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); position: relative; }
.influence-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr; gap: clamp(34px, 5vw, 70px); align-items: center; }
.ccr { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 6px 4px; }
.ccr .w { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.6vw, 3.7rem); color: var(--ivory); }
.ccr .w.last { color: var(--accent); }
html.fx .ccr .w { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease); }
html.fx .reveal.in .ccr .w { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
html.fx .reveal.in .ccr .w:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
html.fx .reveal.in .ccr .w:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
html.fx .reveal.in .ccr .w:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.54s; }
.ccr .lnk { width: 48px; height: 1px; background: var(--accent); margin: 0 12px; position: relative; opacity: 0.8; }
.ccr .lnk::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -1px; top: 50%; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-top: 1px solid var(--accent); border-right: 1px solid var(--accent); transform: translate(0, -50%) rotate(45deg); }
.influence-body p { color: var(--ivory-dim); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.influence-body p:last-child { color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   RIYADH REEL (cross-fading background band)
   ============================================================ */
.reel { position: relative; min-height: clamp(420px, 58vh, 600px); overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }
.reel-track { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.reel-slide { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; opacity: 0; filter: saturate(0.82) brightness(0.62) contrast(1.05); }
.reel-slide:first-child { opacity: 1; }
html.fx .reel-slide { animation: reelFade 21s linear infinite; }
html.fx .reel-slide:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: -7s; }
html.fx .reel-slide:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: -14s; }
@keyframes reelFade {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.0); }
  3% { opacity: 1; }
  30% { opacity: 1; }
  36% { opacity: 0; }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.12); }
}
.reel-scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6,7,6,0.92) 0%, rgba(6,7,6,0.6) 55%, rgba(6,7,6,0.4) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, var(--obsidian), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--obsidian), transparent 30%); }
.reel-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 720px; }
.reel-quote { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); line-height: 1.22; color: var(--ivory); margin: 18px 0 0; text-wrap: pretty; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .reel-slide { animation: none !important; } }

/* ============================================================
   FOUNDER / BOOKS
   ============================================================ */
.founder { padding-block: var(--sect-y); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }
.founder-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.95fr; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 80px); align-items: center; }
.founder-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); margin: 16px 0 22px; }
.founder-copy p { color: var(--ivory-dim); margin: 0 0 18px; max-width: 480px; }
.founder-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 24px; align-items: center; margin-top: 30px; }
.founder-portrait { width: 140px; aspect-ratio: 3/3.6; border: 1px solid var(--hairline); object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 30%; display: block; }
.founder-name { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--ivory); margin: 0; }
.founder-title { font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin-top: 6px; }
.founder-bio { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--ivory-dim); margin-top: 12px; max-width: 320px; }
.founder-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); transition: color 0.3s var(--ease), gap 0.3s var(--ease); }
.founder-link svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.founder-link:hover { color: var(--accent-bright); gap: 13px; }

.books { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.book {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 96px 1fr; gap: 22px; align-items: center;
  padding: 22px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), background 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.book:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--hairline); background: var(--obsidian-2); }
.book-cover {
  aspect-ratio: 2/3; border: 1px solid var(--hairline); overflow: hidden; background: #0c0b08;
}
.book-cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.book-cover .bt { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 0.66rem; line-height: 1.18; color: var(--champ-bright); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.book-cover .ba { margin-top: auto; font-size: 0.42rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ivory-faint); padding-top: 8px; }
.book-info h4 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--ivory); }
.book-info p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ivory-dim); margin: 0 0 12px; }
.book-info .amzn { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.book-info .amzn .arr { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.book:hover .amzn .arr { transform: translateX(5px); }
.thesis-links { margin-top: 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.thesis-links a { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ivory-2); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.thesis-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================================
   STRATEGIC REVIEW CTA + FORM
   ============================================================ */
.cta-band { position: relative; padding-block: clamp(90px, 12vw, 165px); overflow: hidden; }
.cta-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; z-index: 0; }
.cta-scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6,7,6,0.94) 0%, rgba(6,7,6,0.74) 42%, rgba(6,7,6,0.42) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(6,7,6,0.7) 0%, rgba(6,7,6,0) 55%); }
.cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-panel {
  border: 1px solid var(--accent); padding: clamp(30px, 4vw, 50px) clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 50px); align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 940px;
  background: rgba(8,8,10,0.5); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.cta-panel .star-seal { width: 48px; height: 48px; color: var(--accent); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.cta-panel h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem); margin: 0 0 8px; }
.cta-panel p { color: var(--ivory-dim); margin: 0; max-width: 420px; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Request Strategic Review — threshold hover animation */
.cta-review-btn { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: visible; gap: 0; }
/* the default .btn gold sweep can't be clipped while overflow is visible (needed
   for the escaping rings), so disable it here and brighten the button directly */
.cta-review-btn::before { display: none; }
.cta-review-btn { transition: background 0.45s var(--ease), color 0.45s var(--ease); }
.cta-review-btn:hover { background: var(--champ-bright); color: var(--obsidian); }
.cta-review-btn .crb-label { position: relative; z-index: 2; transition: letter-spacing 0.5s var(--slow); letter-spacing: 0.2em; }
.cta-review-btn .arr { position: relative; z-index: 2; margin-left: 12px; }
/* beacon rings emanate from the button center */
.cta-review-btn .crb-rings { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 0; height: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.cta-review-btn .crb-rings span { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 38px; height: 38px; margin: -19px 0 0 -19px; border: 1px solid var(--accent); border-radius: 999px; opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.4); }
html.fx .cta-review-btn:hover .crb-rings span { animation: crbRing 1.8s var(--ease) infinite; }
html.fx .cta-review-btn:hover .crb-rings span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
html.fx .cta-review-btn:hover .crb-rings span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes crbRing {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.4); }
  18% { opacity: 0.55; }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(3.4); }
}
/* the gold sweep already exists via .btn.solid::before; reinforce arrow glide */
.cta-review-btn:hover .arr { transform: translateX(7px); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html.fx .cta-review-btn:hover .crb-rings span { animation: none; }
}

/* Application form */
.review { padding-block: var(--sect-y); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); scroll-margin-top: 80px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.review-pattern { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url('assets/najd-pattern.webp');
  background-size: 760px auto; background-position: center top; background-repeat: repeat;
  opacity: 0.16;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 0%, transparent 26%, transparent 74%, #000 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 0%, transparent 26%, transparent 74%, #000 100%); }
.review-shell { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.review-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px); }
.review-head h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3rem); margin: 16px 0 16px; }
.review-head .lede { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.review-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(34px, 5vw, 70px); align-items: start; }

.review-aside .ra-block { margin-bottom: 34px; }
.review-aside h3 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.review-aside ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.review-aside li { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--ivory-dim); padding: 7px 0 7px 22px; position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }
.review-aside li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 15px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border: 1px solid var(--accent); }
.review-aside li.no::before { border-color: var(--champ-deep); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.review-aside li.no { color: var(--ivory-faint); }

/* Form */
.app-form { border: 1px solid var(--hairline); padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px); background: var(--obsidian-2); }
.app-note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ivory-dim); border-left: 2px solid var(--accent); padding-left: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; line-height: 1.65; }
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px 24px; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ivory-2); font-weight: 500; }
.field label .req { color: var(--accent); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ivory);
  background: var(--obsidian); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding: 13px 14px; transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease); width: 100%;
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 92px; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--accent); background: #0a0a0c; }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--ivory-faint); }
.field select { appearance: none; background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, var(--accent) 50%), linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 50%, transparent 50%); background-position: calc(100% - 18px) center, calc(100% - 13px) center; background-size: 5px 5px, 5px 5px; background-repeat: no-repeat; }
.field select option { background: var(--obsidian); color: var(--ivory); }

/* File drop fields */
.filey { border: 1px dashed var(--hairline); padding: 16px 14px; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ivory-faint); cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.filey:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--ivory-2); }
.filey input { display: none; }
.filey .clip { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--accent); flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* Toggle (readiness) */
.toggle-q { grid-column: 1/-1; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 16px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }
.toggle-q .q { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--ivory-2); max-width: 60%; }
.seg { display: inline-flex; border: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
.seg button { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; background: transparent; color: var(--ivory-dim); border: 0; padding: 11px 20px; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.seg button.active { background: var(--accent); color: var(--obsidian); }

.form-foot { margin-top: 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.form-disclaimer { font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--ivory-faint); line-height: 1.7; }
.app-success { display: none; text-align: center; padding: 40px 20px; }
.app-success.show { display: block; }
.app-success .seal { width: 56px; height: 62px; color: var(--accent); margin: 0 auto 22px; }
.app-success h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 0 0 12px; color: var(--ivory); }
.app-success p { color: var(--ivory-dim); max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Process steps */
.process { margin-top: clamp(48px, 6vw, 70px); }
.process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--hairline-soft); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }
.pstep { background: var(--obsidian); padding: 26px 22px; }
.pstep .pn { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--accent); }
.pstep h4 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 12px 0 0; color: var(--ivory-2); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline); padding-block: clamp(50px, 6vw, 80px) 40px; }
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 2fr; gap: clamp(34px, 5vw, 70px); }
.footer-brand .mark { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ivory); }
.footer-brand .mark b { font-weight: 700; }
.footer-logo { display: inline-block; }
.footer-logo img { height: clamp(63px, 6vw, 84px); width: auto; display: block; }
.footer-brand .tag { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); margin-top: 8px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.footer-social { margin-top: 28px; }
.footer-social .lbl { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ivory-faint); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.socials { display: flex; gap: 14px; }
.socials a { width: 38px; height: 38px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--ivory-2); transition: color 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.socials a:hover { color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }
.socials svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.footer-nav { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px 24px; }
.footer-nav a { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ivory-dim); transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); padding: 4px 0; }
.footer-nav a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-legal { margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 60px); padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.footer-legal p { font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--ivory-faint); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; max-width: 880px; }
.footer-legal-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 14px 28px; }
.footer-legal .copy { font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--ivory-dim); }
.legal-links { display: flex; gap: 26px; }
.legal-links a { font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--ivory-dim); transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.legal-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================================
   LEGAL PAGES
   ============================================================ */
.legal-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 40; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 18px var(--gutter); background: rgba(8,8,10,0.86); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }
.legal-header img { height: 40px; width: auto; display: block; }
.legal-back { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ivory-dim); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.legal-back:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.legal-wrap { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; padding: clamp(48px, 8vw, 110px) var(--gutter) clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px); }
.legal-wrap .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.legal-wrap h1 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1.05; margin: 0 0 14px; color: var(--ivory); }
.legal-meta { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ivory-faint); letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.legal-intro { color: var(--ivory-dim); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.75; border-left: 1px solid var(--hairline); padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.legal-note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ivory-faint); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.legal-wrap h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--ivory); margin: 42px 0 14px; display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: baseline; }
.legal-wrap h2 .n { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--accent); }
.legal-wrap p, .legal-wrap li { color: var(--ivory-dim); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.78; }
.legal-wrap p { margin: 0 0 16px; }
.legal-wrap ul { margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 0; list-style: none; }
.legal-wrap li { padding: 6px 0 6px 22px; position: relative; }
.legal-wrap li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 15px; width: 6px; height: 6px; border: 1px solid var(--accent); }
.legal-wrap a.inline { color: var(--accent); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
.legal-foot { border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 26px; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ivory-faint); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 26px; justify-content: space-between; }
.legal-foot a { color: var(--ivory-dim); }
.legal-foot a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================================
   METHOD MODAL
   ============================================================ */
body.modal-open { overflow: hidden; }
.method-modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 80; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center; padding: clamp(14px, 4vh, 56px) 16px; overflow-y: auto; }
.method-modal[hidden] { display: none; }
.mm-backdrop { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(4,5,4,0.84); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
html.fx .mm-backdrop { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease); }
html.fx .method-modal.open .mm-backdrop { opacity: 1; }
.mm-panel { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: min(960px, 100%); margin: auto; background: linear-gradient(165deg, #0d0d10, #0a0a0c); border: 1px solid var(--accent); padding: clamp(26px, 3.6vw, 52px); }
html.fx .mm-panel { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
html.fx .mm-panel.mm-anim { animation: mmIn 0.55s var(--slow) forwards; }
@keyframes mmIn { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.mm-close { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; width: 42px; height: 42px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); color: var(--ivory-2); cursor: pointer; transition: color 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.mm-close:hover { color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }
.mm-close svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.mm-brand { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.mm-brand img { height: 30px; width: auto; display: block; }
.mm-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 44px); align-items: start; }
.mm-eyebrow { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.26em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); }
.mm-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1.02; margin: 14px 0 16px; color: var(--ivory); }
.mm-thesis { font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.18rem); line-height: 1.5; color: var(--accent); max-width: 30ch; margin: 0; }
.mm-art { width: clamp(200px, 24vw, 330px); align-self: center; }
.mm-art svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.mm-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--hairline); margin: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px) 0; }
.mm-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; gap: clamp(26px, 4vw, 56px); }
.mm-body p { color: var(--ivory-dim); margin: 0 0 16px; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 0.94rem; }
.mm-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mm-review-label { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.mm-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.mm-list li { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ivory-2); padding: 8px 0 8px 20px; position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }
.mm-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 14px; width: 6px; height: 6px; border: 1px solid var(--accent); }
.mm-outcome { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 20px; align-items: start; margin-top: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px); }
.mm-out-icon { color: var(--accent); }
.mm-out-icon svg { width: 46px; height: 46px; display: block; }
.mm-outcome h4 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin: 4px 0 8px; }
.mm-out-text { color: var(--ivory-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; max-width: 60ch; }
.mm-foot { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; }
.mm-next { display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; text-align: right; }
.mm-next-lbl { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ivory-faint); }
.mm-next-name { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ivory-2); transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.mm-next:hover .mm-next-name { color: var(--accent); }

/* Network Dossier specifics (reuses .method-modal shell) */
.network-cats .cat { -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; font: inherit; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
.nd-hero { margin-top: clamp(20px, 2.6vw, 30px); max-width: 760px; }
.nd-hero p { color: var(--ivory-dim); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.nd-pain { margin-bottom: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); }
.nd-pain-head { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); color: var(--ivory); margin: 0 0 16px; max-width: 22ch; }
.nd-pain-body p { color: var(--ivory-dim); font-size: 0.94rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 14px; max-width: 70ch; }
.nd-lists { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(22px, 3vw, 44px); margin-bottom: clamp(8px, 2vw, 20px); }
.nd-col h4 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.nd-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nd-col li { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--ivory-2); padding: 7px 0 7px 18px; position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); line-height: 1.4; }
.nd-col li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 13px; width: 5px; height: 5px; border: 1px solid var(--accent); }
.nd-p li::before { transform: rotate(45deg); border-color: var(--champ-deep); }
.nd-p li { color: var(--ivory-dim); }
.nd-closing { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); color: var(--accent); margin: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px) 0 0; text-wrap: pretty; }

/* ============================================================
   CORRIDOR FORCE DOSSIER (image-driven intelligence brief)
   ============================================================ */
.force-modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 80; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center; padding: clamp(12px, 3.5vh, 48px) 16px; overflow-y: auto; }
.force-modal[hidden] { display: none; }
.fm-backdrop { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(3,4,3,0.88); backdrop-filter: blur(7px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(7px); }
html.fx .fm-backdrop { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease); }
html.fx .force-modal.open .fm-backdrop { opacity: 1; }
.fm-panel { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: min(1080px, 96vw); margin: auto; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0c0c0f, #08080a); border: 1px solid var(--accent); overflow: hidden; }
html.fx .fm-panel { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
html.fx .fm-panel.fm-anim { animation: mmIn 0.55s var(--slow) forwards; }
/* champagne top rule */
.fm-panel::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent); z-index: 5; }
/* NAJD pattern in corners */
.fm-najd { position: absolute; width: 220px; height: 220px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; background-image: url('assets/najd-pattern.webp'); background-size: 260px auto; opacity: 0.06; mix-blend-mode: screen; }
.fm-najd-tl { top: 0; left: 0; -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at top left, #000, transparent 72%); mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at top left, #000, transparent 72%); }
.fm-najd-br { bottom: 0; right: 0; -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, #000, transparent 72%); mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, #000, transparent 72%); }
.fm-close { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; z-index: 6; }
.fm-grid { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 53% 47%; }
.fm-copy { padding: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 50px); }
.fm-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 26px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.fm-logo { height: 26px; width: auto; }
.fm-eyebrow { font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); }
.fm-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1; margin: 0 0 14px; color: var(--ivory); }
.fm-thesis { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.7vw, 1.4rem); line-height: 1.4; color: var(--accent); margin: 0 0 24px; }
.fm-hero p { color: var(--ivory-2); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.72; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.fm-section { margin-top: 26px; }
.fm-section h3 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin: 0 0 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.fm-section h3::after { content: ""; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--hairline-soft); }
.fm-pain-text, .fm-help-text { color: var(--ivory-dim); font-size: 0.94rem; line-height: 1.72; margin: 0; }
.fm-wrong-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6px 22px; }
.fm-wrong-list li { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ivory-dim); padding: 6px 0 6px 18px; position: relative; line-height: 1.4; }
.fm-wrong-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 12px; width: 6px; height: 6px; border: 1px solid var(--champ-deep); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.fm-cta-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 32px; }
.fm-cta-row .btn { font-size: 0.68rem; padding: 13px 20px; }

/* visual column */
.fm-visual { position: relative; background: #050505; border-left: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.fm-image { position: relative; flex: 1 1 auto; min-height: 280px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.fm-image-scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,8,10,0.4), rgba(8,8,10,0.85)), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,8,10,0.7), rgba(8,8,10,0.2)); }
.fm-svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 2; --champ: #c9a86a; --champ-br: #e7cf99; }
/* gentle left-edge fade so the overlay melts into the column seam */
.fm-svg { -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 7%); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 7%); }
.fm-svg g, .fm-svg path, .fm-svg circle, .fm-svg rect, .fm-svg line { vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke; }
/* Layer 1 — intelligence grid */
.fm-svg .svg-grid { fill: none; stroke: rgba(237,229,210,0.08); stroke-width: 0.6; }
.fm-svg .svg-najd { opacity: 0.6; }
.fm-svg .svg-frame { fill: none; stroke: rgba(237,229,210,0.22); stroke-width: 0.8; }
.fm-svg .svg-scan { stroke: var(--champ); stroke-width: 1; opacity: 0.1; }
html.fx .fm-svg .svg-scan { animation: fmScan 16s linear infinite; }
@keyframes fmScan { 0% { transform: translateX(-24px); opacity: 0; } 9% { opacity: 0.13; } 91% { opacity: 0.13; } 100% { transform: translateX(908px); opacity: 0; } }
.fm-svg .svg-micro { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; fill: rgba(237,229,210,0.42); text-transform: uppercase; }
.fm-svg .svg-label { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; fill: rgba(237,229,210,0.64); text-transform: uppercase; }
/* Layer 2 — force diagram */
.fm-svg .svg-muted { fill: none; stroke: rgba(237,229,210,0.4); stroke-width: 1; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.fm-svg .svg-primary { fill: none; stroke: var(--champ); stroke-width: 1.4; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.fm-svg .svg-accent { fill: none; stroke: var(--champ-br); stroke-width: 1.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.fm-svg .svg-node { fill: none; stroke: var(--champ-br); stroke-width: 1; }
.fm-svg .svg-fill { fill: var(--champ-br); stroke: none; }
.fm-svg .svg-key { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 33px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; fill: var(--champ-br); }
.fm-svg .svg-pulse { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; }
html.fx .fm-svg.fm-live .svg-pulse { animation: fmNodePulse 1900ms ease-out 1; }
@keyframes fmNodePulse { 0% { opacity: 0.25; transform: scale(0.84); } 45% { opacity: 0.95; transform: scale(1.12); } 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); } }
/* Layer 3 — animated signal route */
.fm-svg .force-route { fill: none; stroke: var(--champ-br); stroke-width: 1.6; stroke-linecap: round; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 3px rgba(231,207,153,0.5)); }
.fm-icon-label { position: absolute; top: 20px; left: 20px; z-index: 3; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.fm-icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; color: var(--accent); }
.fm-vlabel { font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ivory-2); }
.fm-readiness { position: relative; z-index: 3; background: rgba(6,6,8,0.72); backdrop-filter: blur(5px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); padding: 24px clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 32px); }
.fm-readiness h4 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.fm-signals { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px 18px; }
.fm-signals li { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ivory-2); padding-left: 20px; position: relative; line-height: 1.35; }
.fm-signals li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 4px; width: 11px; height: 7px; border-left: 1.4px solid var(--accent); border-bottom: 1.4px solid var(--accent); transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* footer of dossier */
.fm-foot { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding: 22px clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 50px); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
.fm-closing { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.45rem); color: var(--ivory); margin: 0; }
.fm-disclaimer { position: relative; z-index: 2; margin: 0; padding: 0 clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 50px) 24px; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--ivory-faint); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 80ch; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .fm-svg .force-route { stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important; } }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .fm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .fm-visual { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); order: -1; }
  .fm-image { min-height: 240px; }
  .fm-copy { order: 1; }
  .fm-wrong-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nd-lists { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .thesis-grid, .network-grid, .founder-grid, .influence-grid, .review-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-scrim { background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--obsidian) 0%, rgba(8,8,10,0.86) 30%, rgba(8,8,10,0.5) 60%, rgba(8,8,10,0.2) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, var(--obsidian) 0%, rgba(8,8,10,0.4) 16%, rgba(8,8,10,0) 40%); }
  .thesis-body { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline); padding-top: 26px; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .method-stages { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .method-line { display: none; }
  .stage { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 16px; padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); align-items: start; }
  .stage .num { grid-row: 1; }
  .stage .dot { margin: 6px 0 0; grid-row: 1 / span 3; align-self: start; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .drawer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .drawer-right { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; opacity: 0.14; }
  .drawer-right::after { display: none; }
  .drawer-left { z-index: 2; justify-content: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cta-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: left; }
  .cta-panel .star-seal { display: none; }
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .network-cats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cat { border-left: 0 !important; padding: 16px 12px !important; }
  .strip-word { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 13vw, 3.4rem); }
}

/* ============================================================
   THE MODEL — homepage section + /model page
   ============================================================ */
.model { padding-block: var(--sect-y); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }
.model-head { max-width: 800px; }
.model-head .display { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem); margin: 18px 0 0; }
.model-copy { color: var(--ivory-dim); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.72; margin: 24px 0 0; max-width: 720px; }
.model-copy strong { color: var(--ivory); font-weight: 500; }
.model-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--hairline-soft); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); margin-top: clamp(42px, 6vw, 66px); }
.model-block { background: var(--obsidian); padding: 30px 26px; transition: background 0.4s var(--ease); }
.model-block:hover { background: var(--obsidian-2); }
.model-block .mn { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--accent); line-height: 1; }
.model-block h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.32rem; color: var(--ivory); margin: 16px 0 10px; }
.model-block p { color: var(--ivory-dim); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.66; margin: 0; }
.model-cta { margin-top: clamp(36px, 5vw, 52px); }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .model-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .model-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- /model page ---- */
.mp-hero { padding-top: clamp(132px, 16vw, 208px); padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 8vw, 92px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }
.mp-hero .display { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); margin: 20px 0 0; max-width: 16ch; }
.mp-lede { color: var(--ivory-dim); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.78; margin: 26px 0 0; max-width: 660px; }
.mp-lede strong { display: block; color: var(--ivory); font-weight: 500; margin-top: 14px; }
.mp-cta-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 36px; }
.mp-section { padding-block: clamp(56px, 8vw, 104px); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }
.mp-section .eyebrow { display: block; }
.mp-section .display { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem); margin: 16px 0 0; max-width: 22ch; }
.mp-body { color: var(--ivory-dim); line-height: 1.78; max-width: 700px; margin-top: 24px; }
.mp-body p { margin: 0 0 16px; }
.mp-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mp-body strong { color: var(--ivory); font-weight: 500; }
.pullquote { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2rem); color: var(--champ-bright); line-height: 1.32; margin: clamp(34px, 5vw, 56px) 0 0; padding-left: clamp(20px, 3vw, 34px); border-left: 2px solid var(--accent); max-width: 820px; }

.paths { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: var(--hairline-soft); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); margin-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 50px); }
.path { background: var(--obsidian); padding: 30px 28px; }
.path .ptag { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.64rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); }
.path h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--ivory); margin: 10px 0 0; }
.path p { color: var(--ivory-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.66; margin: 13px 0 0; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .paths { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.mp-cols { columns: 2; column-gap: clamp(30px, 4vw, 58px); margin: 26px 0 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; max-width: 760px; }
.mp-cols li { break-inside: avoid; color: var(--ivory-2); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.5; padding: 8px 0 8px 22px; position: relative; }
.mp-cols li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 14px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border: 1px solid var(--accent); transform: rotate(45deg); }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .mp-cols { columns: 1; } }

.guardrails { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 26px 0 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 11px 32px; max-width: 780px; }
.guardrails li { color: var(--ivory-2); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.5; padding-left: 24px; position: relative; }
.guardrails li::before { content: "—"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--accent); }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .guardrails { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.mp-process { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--hairline-soft); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); margin-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 50px); }
.mp-process .pstep p { color: var(--ivory-dim); font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.62; margin: 10px 0 0; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 400; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .mp-process { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .mp-process { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.mp-disclaimer { margin-top: 30px; padding: 22px 24px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); background: var(--obsidian-2); color: var(--ivory-faint); font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 840px; }