/* ==========================================================================
   Central Valley Web Heads — Design System
   Ink / Terracotta / Amber / Cream, built around the sunrise-over-hills mark
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Archivo:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root{
  --ink:        #202B18;
  --ink-soft:   #33452A;
  --navy:       #3E5936;
  --terracotta: #9C6B1E;
  --terracotta-lt:#B98A3A;
  --amber:      #BE8B2E;
  --cream:      #EDE3CC;
  --dust:       #E6DAC0;
  --charcoal:   #17140F;
  --line:       #CFC3A4;
  --line-dark:  rgba(237,227,204,0.14);

  --display: 'Archivo', sans-serif;
  --body:    'Inter', sans-serif;

  --container: 1180px;
  --pad: clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.44,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; background:var(--ink); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  *{ animation-duration:0.001ms !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; }
}

body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--body);
  color:var(--charcoal);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:clip;
  position:relative;
}

/* ---------- Persistent sun-field (runs the full page) ---------- */
.sun-field{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:0; overflow:hidden;
  opacity:1;
  transition:opacity .6s var(--ease);
  pointer-events:none;
}
body.bg-cream .sun-field{ opacity:.32; }
body.bg-dust .sun-field{ opacity:.4; }
.sun-field svg{ width:100%; height:100%; display:block; }
.sun-field .sun{ transform-box:fill-box; transform-origin:center; }
.sun-field .hillA,.sun-field .hillB,.sun-field .hillC{ transform-box:fill-box; }

/* ---------- Code-tag heading treatment (JS-driven typewriter) ---------- */
.code-tag{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono','SFMono-Regular',Consolas,monospace;
  font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.02em;
  color:var(--terracotta); opacity:.85;
  display:inline-block;
  min-height:1.2em;
  margin-bottom:6px;
}
.code-tag.tag-close{ margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:0; }
.section--dark .code-tag, .cta-band .code-tag, .page-hero .code-tag{ color:var(--amber); }
.type-cursor{
  display:inline-block; margin-left:1px;
  animation:blinkCursor .9s steps(1) infinite;
}
@keyframes blinkCursor{ 50%{ opacity:0; } }

/* ---------- Hero code-build panel ---------- */
.code-build{
  background:rgba(10,16,26,.72);
  border:1px solid rgba(190,139,46,.28);
  border-radius:10px;
  padding:14px 18px 16px;
  margin-bottom:22px;
  max-width:560px;
  max-height:280px;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px); backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease), max-height .6s var(--ease), margin .6s var(--ease), padding .6s var(--ease);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.code-build__bar{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.code-build__bar span{ width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.22); }
.code-build__bar span:nth-child(1){ background:#e06050; opacity:.7; }
.code-build__bar span:nth-child(2){ background:#e8a93b; opacity:.7; }
.code-build__bar span:nth-child(3){ background:#5fb87a; opacity:.7; }
.code-build__bar em{ margin-left:8px; font-style:normal; font-family:var(--display); font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.05em; color:rgba(237,227,204,.4); }
.code-build__code{
  margin:0; font-family:'JetBrains Mono','SFMono-Regular',Consolas,monospace;
  font-size:.86rem; line-height:1.65; color:var(--amber);
  white-space:pre-wrap; min-height:5.6em;
}
.code-build.is-done{
  opacity:0; transform:scale(.97); max-height:0;
  margin-bottom:0; padding-top:0; padding-bottom:0;
  border-width:0; pointer-events:none;
}

/* ---------- 3D tilt cards ---------- */
.tilt{
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
  will-change:transform;
  position:relative;
}
.tilt::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:inherit;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), rgba(190,139,46,.16), transparent 55%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.tilt:hover::before{ opacity:1; }

img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; }

.container{
  max-width:var(--container);
  margin:0 auto;
  padding-left:var(--pad);
  padding-right:var(--pad);
}

/* ---------- Type scale ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--terracotta);
}
.section--dark .eyebrow, .cta-band .eyebrow, .page-hero .eyebrow{ color:var(--amber); text-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(5,8,14,.6); }

h1,h2,h3{
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-weight:800;
  line-height:1.02;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  margin:0;
}
.h-hero{ font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 7.4vw, 6.4rem); font-weight:900; }
.h-xl{ font-size:clamp(2.1rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); }
.h-pricing-hero{ font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 6.2vw, 4.6rem); font-weight:900; letter-spacing:-.02em; }
.h-pricing-sub{
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.01em;
  font-size:clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem); color:var(--cream); opacity:.9;
  margin-top:16px;
}
.section--tight-top{ }
.section--tight-bottom{ }
.h-pricing-hero .accent{ color:var(--amber); }
.h-lg{ font-size:clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem); }
.h-md{ font-size:clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); font-weight:700; }

p.lead{
  font-size:clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.35rem);
  line-height:1.55;
  color:var(--charcoal);
  opacity:.85;
  max-width:56ch;
}
.section--dark p.lead, .cta-band p.lead, .page-hero p.lead{ color:var(--cream); opacity:.82; text-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(5,8,14,.55); }
.section--dark h1, .section--dark h2, .section--dark h3{ }

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
.nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:16px var(--pad);
  background:transparent;
  transition:background .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), padding .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,8,14,.6) 0%, rgba(5,8,14,.28) 65%, transparent 100%);
  opacity:1; transition:opacity .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav.is-scrolled::before{ opacity:0; }
.nav.is-scrolled{
  background:rgba(32,43,24,0.88);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:10px;
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--line-dark);
}
.nav__brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; min-width:0; flex:1 1 auto; overflow:hidden; }
.nav__brand img{ height:34px; width:auto; flex:0 0 auto; }
.nav__brand span{
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; color:var(--cream);
  font-size:.92rem; letter-spacing:.02em;
  white-space:nowrap; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis; min-width:0;
}
.nav__links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; }
.nav__links a{
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; font-size:.86rem;
  color:var(--cream); opacity:.82; letter-spacing:.01em;
  position:relative; padding:4px 0;
}
.nav__links a:hover{ opacity:1; }
.nav__links a.cta{
  background:var(--terracotta); color:#fff; opacity:1;
  padding:9px 18px; border-radius:999px;
}
.nav__links a.cta:hover{ background:var(--terracotta-lt); }
.nav__burger{ display:none; }

@media (max-width:760px){
  .nav{ padding:14px var(--pad); gap:10px; }
  .nav__links{
    position:fixed; inset:0 0 auto auto; top:0; height:100vh; width:78vw; max-width:320px;
    background:var(--ink); flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; align-items:flex-start;
    padding:0 40px; gap:26px;
    transform:translateX(100%); visibility:hidden; transition:transform .4s var(--ease), visibility 0s linear .4s;
  }
  .nav__links.is-open{ transform:translateX(0); visibility:visible; transition:transform .4s var(--ease), visibility 0s; }
  .nav__links a{ font-size:1.3rem; }
  .nav__burger{
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:0; z-index:110;
    padding:8px; flex:0 0 auto;
  }
  .nav__burger span{ width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--cream); display:block; transition:transform .3s, opacity .3s; }
  .nav__burger.is-open span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav__burger.is-open span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
  .nav__burger.is-open span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
}

@media (max-width:480px){
  .nav__brand img{ height:28px; }
  .nav__brand span{ font-size:.74rem; }
  .nav__brand{ gap:8px; }
}

@media (max-width:360px){
  .nav__brand span{ display:none; }
}

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
section{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.section{ padding:clamp(64px,10vw,140px) 0; }
.section--tight-top{ padding-top:0; }
.section--tight-bottom{ padding-bottom:24px; }
@media (max-width:600px){
  .section--tight-top{ padding-top:0; }
  .section--tight-bottom{ padding-bottom:16px; }
}
.section--dark{ background:rgba(32,43,24,.5); color:var(--cream); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px); backdrop-filter:blur(2px); }
.section--cream{ background:rgba(237,227,204,.85); color:var(--charcoal); }
.section--dust{ background:rgba(230,218,192,.82); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{
  min-height:100vh;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
  position:relative;
  padding-top:110px; /* keep hero text clear of the fixed header on short screens */
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .hero{ min-height:82vh; padding-top:92px; }
}
.hero::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32,43,24,.15) 0%, rgba(32,43,24,.55) 55%, rgba(32,43,24,.85) 100%);
}
.hero__content{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  padding:0 var(--pad) clamp(56px,9vw,120px);
}
.hero__tag{
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.8rem;
  letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber);
  margin-bottom:18px; opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px);
}
.hero h1{
  color:var(--cream);
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px);
}
.hero h1 em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--terracotta-lt); }
.hero__sub{
  margin-top:22px; max-width:46ch;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px);
}
p.lead.hero__sub{ color:var(--cream); text-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(5,8,14,.5); opacity:0; }
.hero__cta{
  margin-top:38px; display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px);
}
.hero__scroll{
  position:absolute; bottom:28px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  z-index:2; color:var(--cream); opacity:0;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.hero__scroll .line{ width:1px; height:34px; background:linear-gradient(var(--amber),transparent); animation:scrollpulse 1.8s infinite ease-in-out; }
@keyframes scrollpulse{ 0%,100%{opacity:.3} 50%{opacity:1} }

.hero.is-ready .hero__tag,
.hero.is-ready h1,
.hero.is-ready .hero__sub,
.hero.is-ready .hero__cta{
  opacity:1; transform:none;
  transition:opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease);
}
.hero.is-ready .hero__tag{ transition-delay:.15s; }
.hero.is-ready h1{ transition-delay:.3s; }
.hero.is-ready .hero__sub{ transition-delay:.5s; }
.hero.is-ready .hero__cta{ transition-delay:.65s; }
.hero.is-ready .hero__scroll{ opacity:.75; transition:opacity 1s var(--ease) 1.2s; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.92rem;
  padding:15px 26px; border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn--solid{ background:var(--terracotta); color:#fff; }
.btn--solid:hover{ background:var(--terracotta-lt); }
.btn--ghost{ border-color:rgba(237,227,204,.35); color:var(--cream); }
.btn--ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--amber); color:var(--amber); }
.btn--dark{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); }
.btn--dark:hover{ background:var(--navy); }

/* ---------- Reveal utility ---------- */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.reveal-stagger > *{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:.05s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.15s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.25s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.35s; }

/* Directional/scale entrance variants for two-up grids — cards arrive from the
   sides or zoom in, like panels sliding into place on a product page. */
.paths.reveal-stagger > *{ transition-duration:.75s; }
.paths.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(1){ transform:translateX(-64px) translateY(0); }
.paths.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(2){ transform:translateX(64px) translateY(0); }
.paths.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *{ transform:none; }

.founders.reveal-stagger > *{ transition-duration:.7s; }
.founders.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(1){ transform:translateX(-52px) translateY(0); }
.founders.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(2){ transform:translateX(52px) translateY(0); }
.founders.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *{ transform:none; }

/* ---------- "How to make a website" search moment ---------- */
.search-float{
  display:block; text-align:left; width:600px; max-width:100%;
  margin:0 auto;
  background:#fff; border-radius:22px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px -20px rgba(32,43,24,.25), 0 6px 16px -8px rgba(32,43,24,.12);
  padding:24px;
  box-sizing:border-box;
}
.search-float--big{ width:680px; max-width:100%; padding:30px; }
.search-float--big .search-float__bar{ padding:22px 16px 22px 32px; }
.search-float--big .search-float__typed{ font-size:1.4rem; }
.search-float--big .search-float__btn{ padding:14px 30px; font-size:1rem; }
.search-float--big .search-float__bar svg{ width:26px; height:26px; }
.search-float__bar{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  background:#fff; border:1.5px solid var(--charcoal); border-radius:999px;
  padding:16px 12px 16px 26px;
}
.search-float__bar svg{ width:22px; height:22px; flex-shrink:0; color:var(--charcoal); opacity:.7; }
.search-float__typed{
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--charcoal);
  flex:1; white-space:nowrap; overflow:hidden; min-height:1.4em;
}
.search-float__typed .type-cursor{
  color:var(--charcoal);
  animation:caretBlink 1s step-end infinite;
}
@keyframes caretBlink{ 0%, 100%{ opacity:1; } 50%{ opacity:0; } }
.search-float__btn{
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem;
  background:var(--terracotta); color:#fff; border-radius:999px;
  padding:11px 24px; flex-shrink:0; transition:background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.search-float__btn:hover{ background:var(--terracotta-lt); transform:translateY(-1px); }
.search-float__suggestion{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  margin-top:10px; padding:14px 26px;
  border-radius:16px; background:var(--dust);
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(-8px); max-height:0; overflow:hidden;
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease), max-height .5s var(--ease), margin .5s var(--ease), padding .5s var(--ease);
}
.search-float__suggestion svg{ width:20px; height:20px; flex-shrink:0; color:var(--charcoal); opacity:.6; }
.search-float__suggestion span{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--charcoal); }
.search-float__suggestion mark{
  background:var(--terracotta); color:var(--cream);
  padding:2px 8px; border-radius:4px; font-weight:800;
}
.search-float__suggestion.is-visible{
  opacity:1; transform:none; max-height:80px; margin-top:10px; padding:14px 26px;
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .search-float{ padding:14px; }
  .search-float__bar{ padding:10px 6px 10px 14px; gap:6px; }
  .search-float__bar svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }
  .search-float__typed{ font-size:.78rem; white-space:nowrap; }
  .search-float__btn{ padding:8px 14px; font-size:.72rem; }
  .search-float--big .search-float__bar{ padding:10px 6px 10px 14px; }
  .search-float--big .search-float__typed{ font-size:.78rem; }
  .search-float--big .search-float__btn{ padding:8px 14px; font-size:.72rem; }
  .search-float--big .search-float__bar svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }
  .search-float__suggestion{ padding:10px 14px; }
  .search-float__suggestion span{ font-size:.82rem; }
}
@media (max-width:400px){
  .search-float__typed{ font-size:.68rem; }
  .search-float--big .search-float__typed{ font-size:.68rem; }
  .search-float__btn{ padding:7px 11px; font-size:.65rem; }
  .search-float--big .search-float__btn{ padding:7px 11px; font-size:.65rem; }
}

/* ---------- Hosting & domain toggle ---------- */
.hosting-toggle{
  display:flex; width:100%; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:14px;
  background:#fff; border:2px solid var(--terracotta); border-radius:999px;
  padding:20px 32px; margin-top:36px;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.25rem; color:var(--charcoal);
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition:background .2s, border-color .2s, transform .2s;
}
.hosting-toggle:hover{ border-color:var(--terracotta-lt); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.hosting-toggle__chevron{ width:24px; height:24px; color:var(--terracotta); transition:transform .3s var(--ease); flex-shrink:0; }
.hosting-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hosting-toggle__chevron{ transform:rotate(180deg); }
.hosting-panel{
  display:none; max-width:none; margin:0;
}
.hosting-panel.is-open{ display:block; margin-top:22px; }
.hosting-box{
  text-align:left;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-left:4px solid var(--navy);
  border-radius:10px; padding:26px 28px;
}
.hosting-box p{ font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.65; color:var(--charcoal); opacity:1; }
.hosting-box p + p{ margin-top:14px; }
.hosting-box strong{ color:var(--navy); }

/* ---------- Pricing flow diagram ---------- */
.flow{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; margin-top:20px; max-width:640px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
.flow-step{ position:relative; }
.flow-box{
  border-radius:16px; padding:24px 28px;
  display:flex; align-items:baseline; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px 14px;
  transform:translateY(0);
}
.flow-box .price{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:900; font-size:1.5rem; }
.flow-box .title{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; }
.flow-box p{ flex-basis:100%; width:100%; margin:4px 0 0; font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.55; opacity:.85; }
.flow-box.tone-navy{ background:var(--navy); color:var(--cream); }
.flow-box.tone-terracotta{ background:var(--terracotta); color:var(--cream); }
.flow-box.tone-neutral{ background:#8a7358; color:var(--cream); }
.flow-box.tone-amber{ background:var(--amber); color:var(--ink); }
.flow-arrow{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:2px;
  padding:12px 0; color:var(--terracotta);
}
.flow-arrow svg{ width:16px; height:22px; }
.flow-arrow span{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; font-style:italic; font-size:.78rem; opacity:.75; }
.flow-step.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease); }
.flow-step.reveal.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* Desktop: four equal information cards with deliberately narrow arrow lanes.
   The row fills the content container instead of being constrained to 640px. */
@media (min-width:860px){
  .flow{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:
      minmax(0,1fr) 42px
      minmax(0,1fr) 42px
      minmax(0,1fr) 42px
      minmax(0,1fr);
    align-items:stretch;
    width:100%;
    max-width:none;
    margin-left:0;
    margin-right:0;
    gap:0;
  }
  /* Simplified 2-card flow (free preview -> flat redesign price) — narrower,
     centered grid instead of the 4-card full-width layout above. */
  .flow.flow--simple{
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) 42px minmax(0,1fr);
    max-width:760px;
    margin-left:auto;
    margin-right:auto;
  }
  .flow-step{
    min-width:0;
    display:flex;
    width:100%;
  }
  .flow-box{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;
    justify-content:flex-start;
    gap:6px;
    width:100%;
    min-width:0;
    height:100%;
    padding:22px 20px;
    overflow-wrap:anywhere;
  }
  .flow-box .price{ font-size:1.3rem; }
  .flow-box .title{ font-size:.95rem; }
  .flow-box p{
    flex-basis:auto;
    width:100%;
    margin:6px 0 0;
    font-size:.8rem;
    line-height:1.5;
  }
  .flow-arrow{
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    width:42px;
    min-width:42px;
    padding:0 4px;
  }
  .flow-arrow svg{
    width:16px;
    height:16px;
    transform:rotate(-90deg);
  }
  .flow-arrow span{
    font-size:.58rem;
    line-height:1.15;
    text-align:center;
    max-width:60px;
  }
}

/* Highlighted $750 box — the main event */
.flow-badge{
  display:block; flex:0 0 auto; width:fit-content; margin:0 0 6px 0;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.08em;
  color:var(--ink); background:var(--amber);
  padding:5px 12px; border-radius:999px; white-space:nowrap;
}
.flow-box--big{
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(190,139,46,.55), 0 20px 45px -18px rgba(156,107,30,.55);
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.flow-box--big .price{ font-size:2.1rem; }
.flow-box--big .title{ font-size:1.2rem; }
@media (min-width:860px){
  .flow-box--big .price{ font-size:1.4rem; }
  .flow-box--big .title{ font-size:1rem; }
}

/* Branch options — side-by-side alternate next steps */
.flow-branch-label{
  text-align:center; margin:36px auto 18px; max-width:640px;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.82rem;
  letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--terracotta); opacity:.85;
}
.flow-branch{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px;
  max-width:940px; margin:0 auto;
}
@media (max-width:980px){ .flow-branch{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; max-width:640px; } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .flow-branch{ grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:480px; } }
.flow-branch.reveal-stagger > *{ transform:scale(.88) translateY(0); transition-duration:.6s; }
.flow-branch.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *{ transform:none; opacity:1; }
.flow-branch-card{
  border-radius:14px; padding:20px 20px 22px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px;
}
.flow-branch-card .price{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:900; font-size:1.3rem; }
.flow-branch-card .title{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.92rem; margin-top:2px; }
.flow-branch-card p{ margin:8px 0 0; font-size:.83rem; line-height:1.5; opacity:.85; }
.flow-branch-card.tone-navy{ background:var(--navy); color:var(--cream); }
.flow-branch-card.tone-neutral{ background:#8a7358; color:var(--cream); }
.flow-branch-card.tone-amber{ background:var(--amber); color:var(--ink); }
.flow-branch-card.tone-terracotta{ background:var(--terracotta); color:var(--cream); }
.flow-branch--four{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); max-width:760px; }
@media (max-width:600px){ .flow-branch--four{ grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:480px; } }
.flow-branch-card .price{ line-height:1.15; }
.flow-branch-link{
  margin-top:12px; align-self:flex-start;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.82rem;
  color:var(--cream); border-bottom:1.5px solid rgba(237,227,204,.55); padding-bottom:2px;
}
.flow-branch-link:hover{ border-bottom-color:var(--cream); }

/* Home: extras strip under "What We Do" */
.extras-label{
  margin:54px auto 18px; max-width:640px;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.82rem;
  letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber);
}
.extras{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; max-width:940px; margin:0 auto; text-align:left; }
@media (max-width:820px){ .extras{ grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:480px; } }
.extra{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px;
  padding:22px 22px 24px; border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--ink-soft); border:1px solid var(--line-dark); color:var(--cream);
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.extra:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); border-color:var(--amber); }
.extra__tag{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber); }
.extra b{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; }
.extra span:last-child{ font-size:.86rem; opacity:.72; line-height:1.45; }

.clients.reveal-stagger > *{ transform:scale(.88) translateY(0); transition-duration:.65s; }
.clients.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *{ transform:none; opacity:1; }

.stats.reveal-stagger > *{ transform:scale(.72) translateY(0); transition-duration:.5s; }
.stats.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *{ transform:none; }

/* ---------- Split / grid helpers ---------- */
.grid-2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(28px,5vw,80px); align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:820px){ .grid-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.eyebrow-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.eyebrow-row .rule{ height:1px; width:40px; background:currentColor; opacity:.35; }

/* ---------- Path cards (Overhaul / Hotline) ---------- */
.paths{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px; margin-top:48px; }
@media (max-width:820px){ .paths{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.path-card{
  background:var(--ink-soft); border:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-radius:18px; padding:clamp(28px,3vw,42px);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.path-card__num{
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:900; font-size:.78rem;
  color:var(--amber); letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.path-card h3{ color:var(--cream); margin-top:14px; font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,1.9rem); }
.path-card p{ color:var(--cream); opacity:.78; margin-top:14px; line-height:1.6; }
.path-card .price{
  margin-top:24px; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:2.1rem; color:var(--terracotta-lt);
}
.path-card .price span{ font-size:.9rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--cream); opacity:.6; }

/* ---------- How It Works: header left, steps right ---------- */
.how-it-works-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:8px; }
.how-it-works-header{ margin-bottom:8px; }
@media (min-width:900px){
  .how-it-works-grid{ grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr; gap:56px; align-items:start; }
  .how-it-works-header{ position:sticky; top:120px; margin-bottom:0; }
}

/* ---------- Process steps ---------- */
.steps{ counter-reset:step; margin-top:56px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; position:relative; }
.steps__track{
  position:absolute; left:100px; top:0; bottom:0; width:3px;
  background:var(--line); border-radius:3px; overflow:hidden;
}
.steps__fill{
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:0%;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--terracotta), var(--amber));
  border-radius:3px;
}
.step{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:90px 1fr; gap:24px;
  padding:32px 0;
  align-items:start;
  position:relative;
  text-align:right;
}
.step > div:last-child{ text-align:left; }
.step__num{
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:900; font-size:2.4rem;
  color:var(--terracotta); line-height:1;
  display:inline-block; transform-origin:center;
  opacity:0; transform:scale(.35) rotate(-18deg);
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease) .12s, opacity .5s var(--ease) .12s, color .3s;
}
.step.reveal.is-visible .step__num{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
.step:hover .step__num{ transform:scale(1.14) rotate(-5deg); color:var(--terracotta-lt); }
.step h3{ font-size:1.25rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.step p{ opacity:.75; line-height:1.6; max-width:56ch; }
@media (max-width:600px){
  .step{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:8px; text-align:left; }
  .steps__track{ display:none; }
}

/* ---------- Client / proof cards ---------- */
.clients{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:48px; }
@media (max-width:980px){ .clients{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .clients{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.client-card__frame.is-placeholder{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, #0A0A0D 0%, #14141c 55%, #23264a 100%);
  gap:10px; text-align:center; padding:20px;
}
.client-card__frame.is-placeholder .ph-badge{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%;
  border:2px solid #7376B5; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:.95rem; color:#CBCBD3;
}
.client-card__frame.is-placeholder .ph-note{
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:#8b8fc4; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.client-card{
  border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--dust);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  display:block;
}
.client-card__frame{
  aspect-ratio:16/10; position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.client-card__frame .dots{ position:absolute; top:14px; left:16px; display:flex; gap:6px; z-index:2; }
.client-card__frame .dots span{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.75); box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.client-card__frame .cover{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:3;
  background:var(--ink);
  transform-origin:left center;
  transition:transform 1.1s var(--ease);
}
.client-card__frame .cover::after{
  content:'REVEALING WORK';
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.18em;
  color:var(--amber); opacity:.8;
}
.reveal-stagger.is-visible.clients .client-card:nth-child(1) .cover{ transition-delay:.15s; transform:scaleX(0); }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible.clients .client-card:nth-child(2) .cover{ transition-delay:.35s; transform:scaleX(0); }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible.clients .client-card:nth-child(3) .cover{ transition-delay:.55s; transform:scaleX(0); }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible.clients .client-card:nth-child(n+4) .cover{ transition-delay:.75s; transform:scaleX(0); }
.client-card__frame img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:top;
  display:block;
  filter:grayscale(.25) contrast(1.03);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease), filter .5s var(--ease);
}
.tilt:hover .client-card__frame img{ transform:scale(1.04); filter:grayscale(0) contrast(1.05); }
.client-card__body{ padding:26px 28px 30px; }
.client-card__body .tag{
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--terracotta);
}
.client-card__body h3{ margin-top:8px; font-size:1.35rem; color:var(--navy); }
.client-card__body p{ margin-top:10px; opacity:.85; line-height:1.55; font-size:.96rem; color:var(--charcoal); }

/* ---------- Stat row ---------- */
.stats{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:56px; }
@media (max-width:700px){ .stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.stat{ border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark); padding-top:18px; }
.section--cream .stat{ border-top-color:var(--line); }
.stat b{ display:block; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:900; font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,2.8rem); }
.stat span{ opacity:.7; font-size:.92rem; }

/* ---------- Founders ---------- */
.founders{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:28px; margin-top:48px; }
@media (max-width:700px){ .founders{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.founder-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px;
  overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.founder-card__photo{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/5; object-fit:cover; display:block;
  filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.05);
}
.founder-card__body{ padding:24px 26px 28px; }
.founder-card h3{ font-size:1.15rem; }
.founder-card .role{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.76rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--terracotta); margin-top:2px; }
.founder-card p{ margin-top:10px; opacity:.78; line-height:1.6; font-size:.95rem; }

/* ---------- Final CTA ---------- */
.cta-band{
  background:rgba(32,43,24,.45); color:var(--cream);
  padding:clamp(70px,11vw,140px) 0;
  text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px); backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
}
.cta-band h2{ color:var(--cream); }
.cta-band p.lead{ margin:20px auto 0; text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(5,8,14,.7); }
.cta-band__actions{ margin-top:40px; display:flex; gap:18px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.cta-band__numbers{ margin-top:44px; display:flex; gap:40px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.cta-band__numbers a{ display:block; }
.cta-band__numbers .role{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber); text-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(5,8,14,.75); }
.cta-band__numbers .num{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.4rem; margin-top:4px; color:var(--cream); text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(5,8,14,.75); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer{
  background:#151C0E; color:var(--cream); padding:52px 0 28px;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.footer__top{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:32px; padding-bottom:32px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.footer__brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.footer__brand img{ height:32px; }
.footer__brand span{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:.9rem; }
.footer__links{ display:flex; gap:36px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.footer__col h4{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:.76rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber); margin:0 0 12px; }
.footer__col a, .footer__col p{ display:block; font-size:.9rem; opacity:.75; margin-bottom:8px; }
.footer__social{ display:flex; gap:12px; }
.footer__social a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(245,240,230,.08); color:var(--cream); opacity:.85;
  transition:opacity .2s, background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.footer__social a:hover{ opacity:1; background:var(--terracotta); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.footer__social svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }
.footer__bottom{ padding-top:22px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; font-size:.8rem; opacity:.55; }

/* ---------- Inner page hero (About / Contact) ---------- */
.page-hero{
  background:rgba(32,43,24,.5); color:var(--cream);
  padding:calc(clamp(64px,10vw,140px) + 60px) 0 clamp(48px,8vw,80px);
  position:relative;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px); backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
}
.page-hero h1{ color:var(--cream); }
.page-hero--tight{ padding-bottom:24px; }
.page-hero p.lead{ margin-top:18px; text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(5,8,14,.65); }

/* ---------- Timeline (About) ---------- */
.timeline{ margin-top:56px; position:relative; }
.timeline::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:19px; top:0; bottom:0; width:1px; background:var(--line);
}
.tl-item{ position:relative; padding-left:56px; margin-bottom:44px; }
.tl-item::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:12px; top:4px; width:16px; height:16px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--cream); border:3px solid var(--terracotta);
}
.tl-item h3{ font-size:1.2rem; }
.tl-item p{ margin-top:8px; opacity:.78; line-height:1.6; max-width:60ch; }

/* ---------- Contact page ---------- */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr; gap:56px; margin-top:20px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:820px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.field{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.field label{ display:block; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.05em; margin-bottom:8px; }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select{
  width:100%; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; padding:13px 15px;
  font-family:var(--body); font-size:1rem; background:#fff; color:var(--charcoal);
  transition:border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:var(--terracotta); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(156,107,30,.15);
}
.field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:130px; }
.contact-card{
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); border-radius:18px; padding:36px;
}
.contact-card h3{ color:var(--cream); font-size:1.2rem; }
.contact-card .row{ margin-top:22px; }
.contact-card .row .label{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber); }
.contact-card .row .val{ margin-top:6px; font-weight:600; }
.form-note{ margin-top:14px; font-size:.85rem; opacity:.6; }

/* Scroll snap removed per feedback — free scrolling only */

/* ---------- Kinetic typography ---------- */
.kinetic{ position:relative; height:170vh; }
.kinetic__sticky{
  position:sticky; top:0; height:100vh;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.kw-pre{
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(1rem,2.2vw,1.5rem);
  letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber);
  opacity:0; margin-bottom:14px;
}
.kw-main{ display:flex; }
.kw-letter{
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:900;
  font-size:clamp(3.2rem,12vw,9.5rem); line-height:1;
  color:var(--cream); will-change:transform;
}

/* ---------- Custom cursor ---------- */
body.has-custom-cursor, body.has-custom-cursor a, body.has-custom-cursor button{ cursor:none; }
body:not(.cursor-live) .cursor-dot, body:not(.cursor-live) .cursor-ring{ opacity:0; }
.cursor-dot{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--terracotta); pointer-events:none; z-index:9999;
}
.cursor-ring{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(190,139,46,.65); pointer-events:none; z-index:9998;
  transition:width .25s var(--ease), height .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s;
}
.cursor-ring.is-active{ width:70px; height:70px; border-color:var(--terracotta); background:rgba(156,107,30,.08); }
.cursor-label{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:9999;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.6rem; letter-spacing:.08em;
  color:var(--ink); background:var(--amber); padding:5px 10px; border-radius:20px;
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .2s; white-space:nowrap;
}
.cursor-label.is-active{ opacity:1; }
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--terracotta); outline-offset:3px;
}

/* Keep slide-in reveals from causing sideways scroll (clip, not hidden, so sticky sections keep working) */
.section, .cta-band, .page-hero{ overflow-x:clip; }