:root{
    /* base v3-1/v3-8 */
    --paper:#F3ECD9; --paper-soft:#F7F1E0; --paper-deep:#EBE2CB;
    --ink:#1A1612; --ink-soft:#2A241C; --ink-quiet:#5A4F3F;
    --signal:#B45309; --signal-soft:rgba(180,83,9,0.12);
    --forest:#1F4D2F; --forest-soft:rgba(31,77,47,0.12);
    --hair:rgba(26,22,18,0.22); --whisper:rgba(26,22,18,0.10);
    /* v3-8 warm-white surfaces + neutral bridge */
    --paper-white:#FFFDF7; --paper-bright:#FDFBF5; --paper-raised:#FCF8EE;
    --linen:#E7DCC4; --clay:#D4C6A4; --stone:#B0A082; --taupe:#897860;
    /* v3-8 tonal states (status language) + ground */
    --signal-bright:#DA7A1A; --signal-deep:#8A3D06;
    --forest-bright:#2F6B41; --forest-deep:#133720; --ground:#14110C;
    /* v3-8 depth (warm, ink-tinted) */
    --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(26,22,18,.06);
    --shadow-md:0 10px 28px rgba(26,22,18,.12);
    --shadow-lg:0 18px 44px rgba(26,22,18,.14);
    --well:inset 0 1px 3px rgba(26,22,18,.07); --lip:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    --grad-paper:radial-gradient(120% 80% at 80% -5%,var(--paper-soft) 0%,var(--paper) 48%,var(--paper-deep) 100%);
    --grad-signal:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--signal-bright),var(--signal-deep));
    --grad-forest:linear-gradient(165deg,var(--forest-bright),var(--forest-deep));
    --grad-ground:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 0%,var(--ink-soft),var(--ground));
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{margin:0; background:var(--grad-paper); background-attachment:fixed; color:var(--ink);
    font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif; font-size:17px; line-height:1.55; -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}
  body::before{content:""; position:fixed; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='240' height='240'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' seed='4'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.10  0 0 0 0 0.08  0 0 0 0 0.06  0 0 0 0 0.08 0'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
    opacity:0.38; mix-blend-mode:multiply;}
  .wrap{position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 26px;}
  a{color:inherit;}
  .mono{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;}

  header{position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50; backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    background:rgba(247,241,224,0.55); border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair); box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(26,22,18,.05);}
  .nav{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto; padding:12px 26px;}
  .brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; text-decoration:none; font-weight:600;}
  .brand .mk{width:60px; height:60px;}
  .brand .nm{font-size:15px; letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .nav-links{display:flex; gap:20px; margin-left:auto; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500;}
  .nav-links a{text-decoration:none; color:var(--ink-soft);} .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--signal);}
  .btn{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px; text-decoration:none;
    border-radius:8px; padding:10px 16px; cursor:pointer; border:none;}
  .btn-primary{background:var(--grad-signal); color:var(--paper-white); box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(138,61,6,.30),var(--lip);}
  .btn-primary:hover{box-shadow:0 7px 18px rgba(138,61,6,.38),var(--lip); transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .btn-ghost{background:transparent; color:var(--ink); border:1.5px solid var(--hair);}
  .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--signal); color:var(--signal);}
  .btn:disabled{opacity:.45; cursor:not-allowed;}
  .nav .btn{margin-left:4px;}
  .nav-toggle{display:none; margin-left:6px; width:42px; height:38px; border:1.5px solid var(--hair); border-radius:8px;
    background:transparent; cursor:pointer; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; align-items:center; gap:4px;}
  .nav-toggle span{display:block; width:18px; height:2px; background:var(--ink); border-radius:2px; transition:transform .22s ease, opacity .22s ease;}
  header.open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);}
  header.open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
  header.open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);}
  @media(max-width:820px){
    .nav-toggle{display:inline-flex;}
    .nav-links{display:flex; position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; right:0; margin-left:0; flex-direction:column; gap:0;
      background:var(--paper-soft); border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair); box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(26,22,18,.10);
      max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .28s ease;}
    header.open .nav-links{max-height:260px;}
    .nav-links a{padding:14px 26px; border-top:1px solid var(--whisper); font-size:16px;}
  }

  .live-dot{display:inline-block; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--signal);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--signal-soft); animation:pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; vertical-align:middle;}
  @keyframes pulse{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--signal-soft);}50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 6px var(--signal-soft);}}

  /* scroll reveal */
  .reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:none;}

  /* Hero */
  .hero-shell{position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);}
  .hero-bg{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; overflow:hidden;}
  .hero-bg .closeline{position:absolute; left:50%; top:0; bottom:0; border-left:1.5px dashed var(--forest); opacity:.28;}
  .hero-bg .num{position:absolute; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-weight:600; font-size:15px;
    left:-16%; color:var(--signal); white-space:nowrap; opacity:0; animation:drift 13s linear infinite;}
  @keyframes drift{0%{left:-16%; opacity:0; color:var(--signal);}8%{opacity:.5;}49%{color:var(--signal);}
    54%{color:var(--forest);}92%{opacity:.5;}100%{left:112%; opacity:0; color:var(--forest);}}
  .hero{position:relative; z-index:2; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.12fr 0.88fr; gap:40px; align-items:center;
    max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto; padding:64px 26px 56px;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .hero{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; padding:40px 26px;} .hero-bg .num{display:none;} }
  .eyebrow{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--ink-quiet); margin-bottom:18px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;}
  h1{font-size:clamp(34px,5.4vw,56px); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-0.025em; line-height:1.04; margin:0 0 8px;}
  .rotor{color:var(--signal); display:inline-block; min-width:1ch;}
  .rotor-word{display:inline-block; transition:opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease;}
  .descriptor{font-size:19px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:34ch; margin:16px 0 6px;}
  .taglines{margin:18px 0 26px;}
  .t1{font-weight:600; color:var(--signal); font-size:17px;}
  .t2{font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-style:italic; color:var(--ink-quiet); font-size:18px; margin-left:8px;}
  .hero-cta{display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .hero-mark{display:flex; justify-content:center;}
  .hero-mark svg{width:min(330px,80vw); height:auto;}

  section{position:relative; z-index:2;}
  .band{padding:60px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--hair); scroll-margin-top:78px;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .band{padding:46px 0; scroll-margin-top:64px;} }
  .kicker{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--signal); margin-bottom:10px;}
  h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,36px); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-0.02em; color:var(--ink); margin:0 0 12px; line-height:1.12;}
  .lead{font-size:18px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:62ch; margin:0 0 8px;}

  /* The Brief */
  .brief{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px; align-items:stretch; margin-top:22px;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .brief{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .brief-note{background:var(--paper-white); border:1px solid rgba(26,22,18,.06); border-left:4px solid var(--forest);
    border-radius:12px; padding:24px 26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md),var(--lip);}
  .brief-note .num{font-size:16px; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .brief-note .ex{background:var(--paper-soft); border:1px solid rgba(26,22,18,.07); border-radius:10px; padding:16px 18px; margin-top:16px; box-shadow:var(--well);}
  .brief-note .ex .tag{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.07em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--signal); background:var(--signal-soft); padding:2px 8px; border-radius:4px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;}
  .brief-note .ex .fig{font-size:24px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); margin-top:10px;}
  .brief-note .ex .move{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-quiet); margin-top:4px;}
  .trendbox{background:var(--paper-white); border:1px solid rgba(26,22,18,.06); border-radius:12px; padding:18px 18px 8px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md),var(--lip);}
  .trendbox .tl{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-quiet); display:flex; justify-content:space-between;}
  .trendbox svg{display:block; width:100%; height:auto; margin-top:6px;}

  /* Bridge / pieces */
  .pieces-wrap{margin-top:18px; background:var(--paper-white); border:1px solid rgba(26,22,18,.06); border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md),var(--lip);}
  .pieces-wrap svg{display:block; width:100%; height:auto;}
  .flowline{stroke-dasharray:3 6; animation:flow 1.6s linear infinite;}
  @keyframes flow{to{stroke-dashoffset:-36;}}
  .constants{font-size:15px; color:var(--ink-quiet); margin-top:16px; max-width:62ch;}
  .constants b{color:var(--ink);}

  /* Proof */
  .proof{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:16px; margin-top:24px;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .proof{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} }
  .stat{background:var(--grad-ground); color:var(--paper); border-radius:12px; padding:22px 20px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
  .stat .v{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:26px; font-weight:600; color:#fff; letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .stat .l{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(243,236,217,0.7); margin-top:8px; line-height:1.45;}

  /* Levels */
  .levels{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:12px; margin-top:24px;}
  @media(max-width:1000px){ .levels{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;} }
  @media(max-width:620px){ .levels{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} }
  .lvl{background:var(--paper-white); border:1px solid rgba(26,22,18,.06); border-top:5px solid var(--signal); border-radius:10px; padding:16px 14px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md),var(--lip);}
  .lvl:nth-child(1){border-top-color:var(--ink-quiet);} .lvl:nth-child(2){border-top-color:var(--signal);}
  .lvl:nth-child(3){border-top-color:var(--forest);} .lvl:nth-child(4){border-top-color:var(--ink);}
  .lvl .nm{font-weight:700; font-size:16px;} .lvl .for{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-quiet); margin:2px 0 8px; min-height:2.6em;}
  .lvl .pr{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-weight:600; font-size:14px; color:var(--ink);}
  .lvl .sw{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10.5px; color:var(--forest); margin-top:8px;}
  .levels-note{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-quiet); margin-top:16px;}

  /* What's different */
  .diffs{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; margin-top:24px;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .diffs{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .diff{background:var(--paper-white); border:1px solid rgba(26,22,18,.06); border-top:3px solid var(--forest); border-radius:12px; padding:20px 22px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md),var(--lip);}
  .diff .dh{font-weight:600; font-size:16px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px;}
  .diff .dp{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0;}

  /* How it works */
  .steps3{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; margin-top:24px;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .steps3{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .step3{background:var(--paper-white); border:1px solid rgba(26,22,18,.06); border-radius:12px; padding:22px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md),var(--lip);}
  .step3 .s3n{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-weight:600; font-size:13px; color:var(--paper-white);
    background:var(--signal); width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:12px;}
  .step3 .s3h{font-weight:600; font-size:17px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px;}
  .step3 .s3p{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0;}

  /* Dashboard preview */
  .dash{margin-top:22px; max-width:470px; background:var(--paper-white); border:1px solid rgba(26,22,18,.06); border-radius:14px; padding:6px 20px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md),var(--lip);}
  .dash-row{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--whisper);}
  .dash-row:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .dash .dl{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-quiet);}
  .dash .dv{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-weight:600; font-size:16px; color:var(--ink); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;}
  .dflag{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; padding:2px 7px; border-radius:4px;}
  .dflag.ok{color:var(--forest); background:var(--forest-soft);}
  .dflag.up{color:var(--signal); background:var(--signal-soft);}

  /* FAQ */
  .faq{margin-top:22px; border-top:1px solid var(--hair);}
  .faq details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);}
  .faq summary{list-style:none; cursor:pointer; padding:16px 4px; font-weight:600; font-size:16px; color:var(--ink);
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:14px;}
  .faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
  .faq summary::after{content:"+"; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-weight:600; color:var(--signal); font-size:20px;}
  .faq details[open] summary::after{content:"–";}
  .faq .fa{padding:0 4px 18px; font-size:15px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:70ch;}

  /* Reserve dashboard example */
  .dashwrap{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-top:22px; align-items:start;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .dashwrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .dashwrap .dash{margin-top:0; max-width:none;}
  .dash-cap{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--ink-quiet); padding:12px 0 2px;}
  .briefcard{background:var(--forest-soft); border:1px solid rgba(26,22,18,.06); border-left:3px solid var(--forest); border-radius:14px; padding:6px 22px 18px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md),var(--lip);}
  .briefcard .bq{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:10px 0;}
  .briefcard .bq b{color:var(--ink);}
  .brieftag{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--forest); margin-top:8px;}
  .reportset{margin-top:18px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; align-items:center;}
  .rs-label{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--ink-quiet); margin-right:4px;}
  .chip{font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); background:var(--paper-white); border:1px solid var(--hair); border-radius:99px; padding:5px 12px;}

  /* Credentials */
  .creds{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; align-items:center; margin-top:18px;}
  .creds-label{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--ink-quiet);}
  .cred{font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:var(--forest); background:var(--forest-soft); border:1px solid rgba(31,77,47,.25); border-radius:8px; padding:6px 12px;}

  /* ---- v3-8 richness pass: surface rhythm + motion ---- */
  .band-alt{background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper-soft), var(--paper)); border:1px solid var(--hair); border-radius:16px;
    box-shadow:var(--well),var(--lip); padding:40px 30px; margin-top:30px;}
  .band-ledger{position:relative; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--hair); border-radius:16px;
    box-shadow:var(--well),var(--lip); padding:40px 30px; margin-top:30px;
    background-color:var(--paper-soft);
    background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0 33px, var(--hair) 33px 34px);}
  .band-ledger::after{content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:-120px; height:120px; pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(var(--forest-soft), transparent); animation:ledgersweep 9s ease-in-out infinite;}
  @keyframes ledgersweep{0%{top:-120px}100%{top:100%}}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .band-alt,.band-ledger{padding:32px 20px;} }
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .band-ledger::after{display:none;} }

  /* level descriptions */
  .lvl .desc{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0 0 10px; line-height:1.4;}

  /* scenarios */
  .scen{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:14px; margin-top:24px;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .scen{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .scard{background:var(--paper-white); border:1px solid rgba(26,22,18,.06); border-radius:12px; padding:20px 22px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md),var(--lip);}
  .scard .sw-where{font-weight:600; font-size:15px; color:var(--ink); padding-bottom:12px; margin-bottom:12px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--whisper);}
  .scard .sw-do{font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .scard .sw-do b{color:var(--forest);}

  /* value comparison */
  .vs{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; margin-top:18px;}
  @media(max-width:680px){ .vs{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .vs-col{border-radius:12px; padding:18px 20px;}
  .vs-them{background:var(--paper-deep); border:1px solid var(--hair);}
  .vs-us{background:var(--paper-white); border:1px solid rgba(31,77,47,.25); border-left:3px solid var(--forest); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md),var(--lip);}
  .vs-h{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.07em; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .vs-them .vs-h{color:var(--ink-quiet);} .vs-us .vs-h{color:var(--forest);}
  .vs-col ul{margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none;}
  .vs-col li{font-size:14px; padding:7px 0 7px 24px; position:relative; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .vs-them li::before{content:"–"; position:absolute; left:5px; color:var(--ink-quiet);}
  .vs-us li{color:var(--ink);} .vs-us li::before{content:"✓"; position:absolute; left:3px; top:7px; color:var(--forest); font-weight:700; font-size:12px;}

  /* inclusions, add-ons, library, contact */
  .incl-h{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--ink-quiet); margin-top:26px;}
  .incl-base{font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:8px 0 4px; max-width:72ch;}
  .addons{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:22px;}
  /* inclusion cards */
  .iclgrid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:12px; margin-top:18px;}
  @media(max-width:1000px){ .iclgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;} }
  @media(max-width:620px){ .iclgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .iclcard{background:var(--paper-white); border:1px solid rgba(26,22,18,.06); border-top:5px solid var(--signal); border-radius:10px; padding:16px 14px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md),var(--lip);}
  .iclcard:nth-child(1){border-top-color:var(--ink-quiet);} .iclcard:nth-child(2){border-top-color:var(--signal);} .iclcard:nth-child(3){border-top-color:var(--forest);} .iclcard:nth-child(4){border-top-color:var(--ink);}
  .iclcard .icn{font-weight:700; font-size:15px;}
  .iclcard .icf{font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-quiet); margin:2px 0 10px; min-height:2.4em;}
  .iclcard .icp{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:9.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.05em; color:var(--forest); margin-bottom:6px;}
  .iclcard ul{margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none;}
  .iclcard li{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); padding:4px 0 4px 16px; position:relative; line-height:1.35;}
  .iclcard li::before{content:"+"; position:absolute; left:2px; color:var(--signal); font-weight:700;}
  .lib{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px; margin-top:22px;}
  @media(max-width:680px){ .lib{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .libitem{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px; padding:14px 18px; background:var(--paper-white); border:1px solid rgba(26,22,18,.06); border-radius:10px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm),var(--lip); transition:transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;}
  .libitem:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md),var(--lip);}
  .libnm{font-weight:500; font-size:14.5px;}
  .libt{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--signal); background:var(--signal-soft); padding:2px 8px; border-radius:4px;}
  #news .libitem{align-items:flex-start;}
  #news .libnm{display:block; line-height:1.3;}
  .newsline{display:block; font-weight:400; font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:4px; line-height:1.45;}
  .closer .contact{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:16px;}
  .closer .contact a{color:var(--signal); font-weight:600; text-decoration:none;}

  /* SBO / operator */
  .op{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.7fr 0.6fr; gap:30px; align-items:start; margin-top:8px;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .op{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .op-photo{max-width:220px;} }
  .op-photo{background:var(--paper-deep); border:1px dashed var(--hair); border-radius:14px; aspect-ratio:4/5;
    max-width:260px; align-self:start;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center; padding:20px;}
  .op-photo .ph{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-quiet); line-height:1.6;}

  /* ===== FIT CHECK ===== */
  .fitcard{background:var(--grad-forest); color:var(--paper-soft); border-radius:16px; padding:34px 32px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
  .fitcard h2{color:#fff;} .fitcard .lead{color:rgba(243,236,217,0.85);} .fitcard .kicker{color:#F7C9A0;}
  .steps-bar{display:flex; gap:8px; margin:20px 0 6px;}
  .steps-bar .sd{flex:1; height:5px; border-radius:99px; background:rgba(243,236,217,0.22);}
  .steps-bar .sd.on{background:var(--signal);}
  .fit-step{display:none; animation:fadeUp .4s ease;} .fit-step.show{display:block;}
  @keyframes fadeUp{from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px);}to{opacity:1; transform:none;}}
  .fit-q{margin:18px 0;}
  .fit-q label.q{display:block; font-weight:600; font-size:15.5px; color:#fff; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .opts{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px;}
  .opt{font-size:14px; padding:9px 14px; border-radius:99px; border:1.5px solid rgba(243,236,217,0.32);
    background:rgba(243,236,217,0.08); color:var(--paper-soft); cursor:pointer; user-select:none; transition:.15s;}
  .opt:hover{border-color:var(--signal);}
  .opt.sel{background:var(--signal); border-color:var(--signal); color:#fff;}
  .fit-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px 18px;}
  @media(max-width:680px){ .fit-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .fit-in label{display:block; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(243,236,217,0.75); margin-bottom:6px;}
  .fit-in input{width:100%; padding:11px 13px; border-radius:8px; border:1px solid rgba(243,236,217,0.3); background:rgba(243,236,217,0.95); color:var(--ink); font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size:15px;}
  .est{background:rgba(243,236,217,0.1); border:1px solid rgba(243,236,217,0.25); border-radius:12px; padding:16px 18px; margin-top:18px;}
  .est .big{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:20px; font-weight:600; color:#fff;}
  .est .cap{font-size:13.5px; color:rgba(243,236,217,0.82); margin-top:4px;}
  .fit-nav{display:flex; gap:12px; margin-top:24px; align-items:center;}
  .fit-nav .spacer{flex:1;}
  .fit-result{display:none;} .fit-result.show{display:block;}
  .fit-result .badge{display:inline-block; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.06em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff; background:var(--signal); padding:6px 12px; border-radius:6px;}
  .fit-result h3{font-size:24px; color:#fff; margin:14px 0 6px;}
  .fit-result p{color:rgba(243,236,217,0.9); font-size:15.5px;}

  .closer{text-align:center; padding:46px 0 20px;}
  .closer .cadence{font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-quiet); margin-top:14px; max-width:64ch; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;}

  footer{position:relative; z-index:2; border-top:1px solid var(--hair); padding:30px 0 50px; margin-top:10px;}
  .foot{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
    font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-quiet);}
  .foot .sig{color:var(--signal);} .foot .tag{font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-style:italic; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; font-size:14px;}

  /* footer signal ticker */
  .ticker-band{position:relative; z-index:2; background:var(--ink); overflow:hidden; height:42px; display:flex; align-items:center;}
  .ticker-band .dot{flex:0 0 auto; width:46px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;}
  .ticker-band .dot i{width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--signal); display:inline-block; box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--signal-soft); animation:pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .ticker-band .marq{white-space:nowrap; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(243,236,217,0.6); animation:scroll 32s linear infinite;}
  @keyframes scroll{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
  /* staggered level-card reveal */
  .levels .lvl{opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px); transition:opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease;}
  .reveal.in .levels .lvl{opacity:1; transform:none;}
  .reveal.in .levels .lvl:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s;} .reveal.in .levels .lvl:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s;}
  .reveal.in .levels .lvl:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.24s;} .reveal.in .levels .lvl:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.32s;}
  /* hero CTA attention pulse */
  .hero .btn-primary{position:relative;}
  .hero .btn-primary::after{content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:8px; animation:ctapulse 2.8s ease-out infinite; pointer-events:none;}
  @keyframes ctapulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(180,83,9,.35);}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 12px rgba(180,83,9,0);}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(180,83,9,0);}}

  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .rotor-word{transition:none;} .hero-bg .num{display:none;} .flowline{animation:none;} .reveal{opacity:1; transform:none;}
    .ticker-band .marq{animation:none;} .hero .btn-primary::after{animation:none;} .levels .lvl{opacity:1; transform:none;}
    .hero-recon .num{animation:none; opacity:0;} }
  .nav-links a.on{color:var(--signal);}
  .band h1{font-size:clamp(28px,3.8vw,42px); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-0.02em; line-height:1.08; color:var(--ink); margin:0 0 12px;}


  /* ---- photo system (PR spec) ---- */
  /* Palette grading — warm filter so every site photo matches the brand */
  .kenburns, .photoband, .sitephoto img, .shot-frame img{
    filter: saturate(0.92) sepia(0.06) brightness(1.02) contrast(1.02);
  }

  /* 1. Ken Burns hero — img layer behind hero text, slow infinite zoom */
  .hero-shell.photo{position:relative;}
  .hero-shell .kenburns{
    position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%;
    object-fit:cover; object-position:center; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
    transform:scale(1.0); transform-origin:55% 50%;
    animation:kenburns 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate; will-change:transform;
  }
  @keyframes kenburns{ from{transform:scale(1.0);} to{transform:scale(1.08);} }
  /* dark overlay keeps hero text readable (replaces old inline gradient) */
  .hero-shell .hero-scrim{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(26,22,18,.88) 0%, rgba(26,22,18,.58) 46%, rgba(26,22,18,.18) 100%);
  }
  .hero-shell .hero{position:relative; z-index:2;}

  /* hero photo — light text on image */
  .hero-shell.photo .eyebrow{color:rgba(247,241,224,.92);}
  .hero-shell.photo h1{color:#fff;}
  .hero-shell.photo .rotor, .hero-shell.photo .rotor-word{color:#DA7A1A;}
  .hero-shell.photo .descriptor{color:rgba(247,241,224,.95);}
  .hero-shell.photo .t1{color:#F7C9A0;}
  .hero-shell.photo .btn-ghost{color:#fff; border-color:rgba(247,241,224,.55);}
  .hero-shell.photo .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:#fff;}
  .hero-shell.photo .hero-mark{display:flex; justify-content:flex-end; align-items:center; position:relative; margin-left:auto; padding-right:0;}
  .hero-shell.photo .hero-mark::before{content:""; position:absolute; right:4%; width:78%; height:88%; border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20,17,12,.55) 0%, rgba(20,17,12,0) 68%); z-index:0; pointer-events:none;}
  .hero-shell.photo .hero-mark svg{position:relative; z-index:1; filter:drop-shadow(0 3px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.55));}
  .hero-shell.photo .hero-mark svg{width:min(660px,66vw); height:auto; max-width:100%;}
  .hero-shell.photo .hero{grid-template-columns:1.0fr 1.06fr;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .hero-shell.photo .hero-mark{display:none;} }

  /* photoband — full-width quote band over a photo, fades & rises in via .reveal */
  .photoband{
    position:relative; background-size:cover; background-position:center;
    border-radius:14px; min-height:230px; margin:26px 0; overflow:hidden;
    display:flex; align-items:center; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md),var(--lip);
  }
  .photoband::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(26,22,18,.78), rgba(26,22,18,.34) 70%, rgba(26,22,18,.18));
  }
  .photoband .q{
    position:relative; z-index:1; color:#F7F1E0; max-width:32ch;
    font-family:'EB Garamond',Georgia,serif; font-size:clamp(20px,2.6vw,30px);
    line-height:1.25; padding:30px 34px; font-style:italic;
  }

  /* 3. Hover zoom frame */
  .shot-frame{overflow:hidden; border-radius:14px;}
  .shot-frame img{display:block; width:100%; height:auto; transition:transform .6s ease;}
  .shot-frame:hover img{transform:scale(1.05);}

  /* 4. Depth — strong soft shadow + slight overlap above */
  .shot-depth{
    box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(26,22,18,.20);
    margin-top:-28px; position:relative; z-index:2; background:var(--paper-white);
  }

  /* services accent dish — give it a paper panel behind for natural overlap */
  .shot-accent{
    margin:0 0 18px; padding:0; max-width:560px;
  }
  .shot-accent figcaption{
    font-family:'EB Garamond',Georgia,serif; font-style:italic;
    color:var(--ink-quiet); font-size:15px; margin-top:12px;
  }

  /* 6. Reduced motion — kill the moving/zoom parts of the photo system */
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .hero-shell .kenburns{animation:none; transform:none;}
    .shot-frame:hover img{transform:none;}
  }

  /* ---- design round: hero recon-flow, home cards, banners, faq cards ---- */
  .hero-shell .hero-recon{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2; overflow:hidden; pointer-events:none; opacity:.7;}
  .hero-shell .hero-recon .closeline{position:absolute; left:60%; top:0; bottom:0; border-left:1.5px dashed rgba(247,241,224,.45);}
  .hero-shell .hero-recon .cl-lbl{position:absolute; left:60%; top:12px; transform:translateX(8px); font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.12em; color:rgba(247,241,224,.6); text-transform:uppercase;}
  .hero-shell .hero-recon .num{position:absolute; left:-18%; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-weight:600; font-size:15px; color:#FFD9A6; white-space:nowrap; text-shadow:0 1px 5px rgba(0,0,0,.6); animation:heroDrift 13s linear infinite;}
  @keyframes heroDrift{0%{left:44%; opacity:0; color:#FFD9A6;}8%{opacity:.85;}49%{color:#F7C9A0;}54%{color:rgba(146,196,138,.9);}92%{opacity:.85;}100%{left:108%; opacity:0; color:rgba(146,196,138,.9);}}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .hero-shell .hero-recon .num{display:none;} }
  .band-ledger > *{position:relative; z-index:1;}
  .homecards{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; margin-top:24px;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .homecards{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .hcard{border:1px solid rgba(26,22,18,.06); border-radius:12px; padding:24px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md),var(--lip); border-top:4px solid var(--signal);}
  .hcard:nth-child(1){background:var(--paper-white); border-top-color:var(--signal);}
  .hcard:nth-child(2){background:var(--paper-soft); border-top-color:var(--forest);}
  .hcard:nth-child(3){background:var(--linen); border-top-color:var(--ink);}
  .hcard .hk{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-quiet); margin-bottom:8px;}
  .hcard h3{font-family:'EB Garamond',Georgia,serif; font-weight:500; font-size:21px; line-height:1.18; margin:0 0 10px; color:var(--ink);}
  .hcard p{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0; line-height:1.5;}
  .photo-banner{width:100%; height:200px; border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden; margin:18px 0 6px; box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(26,22,18,.18),var(--lip);}
  .photo-banner img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center; display:block; filter:saturate(0.92) sepia(0.06) brightness(1.02) contrast(1.02);}
  .faq details{background:var(--paper-white); border:1px solid rgba(26,22,18,.06); border-left:3px solid var(--signal); border-radius:12px; padding:4px 18px; margin:0 0 12px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm),var(--lip);}
  .faq details:nth-child(even){background:var(--paper-soft);}
  .faq details[open]{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md),var(--lip);}


/* ===== Round-of-fixes additions ===== */
/* FIX3: descriptor on one line (desktop), wrap on mobile */
.hero-shell.photo .descriptor{white-space:nowrap; max-width:none;}
@media(max-width:560px){ .hero-shell.photo .descriptor{white-space:normal;} }

/* FIX4: taller hero so plate photo shows */
.hero-shell.photo{min-height:560px;}
.hero-shell.photo .hero{min-height:560px; align-content:center;}
@media(max-width:820px){ .hero-shell.photo, .hero-shell.photo .hero{min-height:480px;} }

/* FIX6/7: services bottom photo full-bleed */
.photoband.fullbleed{width:100vw; margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw); margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw); border-radius:0;}

/* FIX8: food-truck tiles tonal treatment */
.trucklevels .lvl{border-top:4px solid var(--signal);}
.trucklevels .lvl:nth-child(1){background:var(--paper-white); border-top-color:var(--signal);}
.trucklevels .lvl:nth-child(2){background:var(--paper-soft); border-top-color:var(--forest);}

/* FIX10: 3-shade tile groups sitewide */
.step3{border-top:4px solid var(--signal);}
.step3:nth-child(1){background:var(--paper-white); border-top-color:var(--signal);}
.step3:nth-child(2){background:var(--paper-soft); border-top-color:var(--forest);}
.step3:nth-child(3){background:var(--linen); border-top-color:var(--ink);}
.scard:nth-child(1){background:var(--paper-white); border-top:4px solid var(--signal);}
.scard:nth-child(2){background:var(--paper-soft); border-top:4px solid var(--forest);}
.scard:nth-child(3){background:var(--linen); border-top:4px solid var(--ink);}
.diff:nth-child(1){border-top-color:var(--signal); background:var(--paper-white);}
.diff:nth-child(2){border-top-color:var(--forest); background:var(--paper-soft);}
.diff:nth-child(3){border-top-color:var(--ink); background:var(--linen);}

/* one-line banquet quote (#10) */
.photoband .q.oneline{white-space:nowrap;}
@media(max-width:720px){.photoband .q.oneline{white-space:normal; font-size:1.25rem;}}
/* slim full-bleed band for how-it-works grill (#24) */
.photoband.slim{min-height:230px;}
.photoband.slim .q{font-size:1.5rem;}

/* proof testimonial card (#5 — activates with proof strip) */
.tcard{background:var(--paper-white,#FFFDF7);border:1px solid var(--linen,#E7DCC4);border-radius:14px;padding:28px 30px;max-width:760px;margin:26px auto 0;box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(26,22,18,.08);}
.tcard .quote{font-family:'EB Garamond',serif;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.45;color:var(--ink,#1A1612);}
.tcard .who{margin-top:16px;font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--signal,#B45309);}

/* client login nav button */
.nav .btn-login{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:8px 14px;border:1.5px solid var(--hair);border-radius:8px;background:transparent;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:14px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;}
.nav .btn-login:hover{border-color:var(--signal);color:var(--signal);}
@media(max-width:520px){.nav .btn-login{padding:7px 10px;font-size:13px;}}

/* ===== Dark-ground design system · 2026-07-10 (per SBO_Design_Handoff_Dark_Ground_2026-07-09) ===== */
@keyframes pdot{0%,100%{opacity:.55;}50%{opacity:1;}}

/* 1 · The dark room — page band that carries weight */
.room-band{background-color:var(--ground); background-size:cover; background-position:center; border:none; border-radius:16px; padding:44px 34px; margin-top:30px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.room-band::before{content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(26,22,18,.94) 0%,rgba(26,22,18,.72) 55%,rgba(26,22,18,.34) 100%); pointer-events:none;}
.room-band > *{position:relative; z-index:2;}
.room-band .ring{position:absolute; right:-130px; top:-150px; width:440px; height:440px; border:1.5px dashed rgba(180,83,9,.35); border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none;}
.room-band .kicker{color:var(--signal-bright); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;}
.room-band .kicker .rdot{width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--signal); display:inline-block; animation:pdot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;}
.room-band h2{color:var(--paper-white);}
.room-band .lead{color:var(--clay);}
.room-band .lead b{color:var(--paper-white);}
.room-band .money{color:#F7C9A0;}
@media(max-width:820px){ .room-band{padding:34px 22px;} }

/* 2 · The tick strip — the system speaking */
.tickstrip{background:var(--ink); border-top:1px solid rgba(247,241,224,.08); padding:11px 26px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; color:rgba(243,236,217,.62); position:relative; z-index:2; text-align:center;}
.tickstrip b{color:var(--signal-bright); font-weight:500;}

/* 3 · The floating card — numbers rise out of the dark */
.dash-float{margin-top:-64px; position:relative; z-index:4; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg),var(--lip); border-radius:14px;}

/* 4 · Signal step chips */
.step{display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:baseline; margin:12px 0;}
.step .n{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--paper-white); background:var(--signal); border-radius:999px; min-width:20px; height:20px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex:none; transform:translateY(2px); box-shadow:var(--lip);}
.step p{margin:0; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft);}
.step p b{color:var(--ink);}

/* 5 · The dark band — the one ask per page */
.darkband{background-color:var(--ground); background-size:cover; background-position:center; color:var(--clay); border-radius:14px; padding:30px 32px; margin-top:20px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
.darkband::before{content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(26,22,18,.93) 0%,rgba(26,22,18,.68) 55%,rgba(26,22,18,.30) 100%); pointer-events:none;}
.darkband > *{position:relative; z-index:2;}
.darkband .ring2{position:absolute; right:-90px; bottom:-120px; width:280px; height:280px; border:1.5px dashed rgba(180,83,9,.3); border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none;}
.darkband .uh{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--signal-bright); margin-bottom:8px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;}
.darkband .uh .dot{width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--signal); display:inline-block; animation:pdot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;}
.darkband h2{color:var(--paper-white); position:relative;}
.darkband p{font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--clay); position:relative;}
.darkband b{color:var(--paper-white);}
.darkband .money{color:#F7C9A0;}
.darkband .btn-ghost{color:#fff; border-color:rgba(247,241,224,.55);}
.darkband .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:#fff; color:#fff;}
@media(max-width:820px){ .darkband{padding:24px 20px;} }

/* forest total — margin kept */
.tot{background:var(--grad-forest); color:var(--paper-soft); border-radius:14px; padding:18px 22px; margin-top:14px; font-size:15px; font-weight:600; line-height:1.55; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.tot b{color:#F7C9A0;}

/* 6 · The dark footer bar (sitewide via footer element) */
footer{background:var(--ground); border-top:none; padding:26px 0 36px; margin-top:0;}
.foot{color:var(--stone);}
.foot .tag{color:var(--signal-bright); font-size:15px;}
.foot .sig{color:var(--clay);}