@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Newsreader:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,500&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap');

/* ============ Design tokens ============ */
:root {
  --color-ink: #18181B;
  --color-ink-soft: #3F3F46;
  --color-bg: #FBF9F6;
  --color-bg-alt: #F4EEE9;
  --color-card: #FFFFFF;
  --color-accent: #18181B;
  --color-accent-hover: #000000;
  --color-border: #E2DFDA;
  --color-muted: #6B6560;
  --color-success: #166534;
  --color-focus-ring: #18181B;

  --font-serif: 'Newsreader', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-blog: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;

  --space-1: 8px;
  --space-2: 16px;
  --space-3: 24px;
  --space-4: 32px;
  --space-5: 48px;
  --space-6: 64px;
  --space-7: 96px;

  --radius-sm: 3px;
  --radius-md: 5px;
  --radius-lg: 8px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(24,24,27,0.06), 0 1px 1px rgba(24,24,27,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(24,24,27,0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(24,24,27,0.12);

  --max-width: 1200px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ============ Reset ============ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
::selection { background: var(--color-ink); color: #fff; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  text-transform: capitalize;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.75rem); font-weight: 500; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.375rem; }
p { margin: 0 0 var(--space-2); color: var(--color-ink-soft); }
.lede { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--color-ink-soft); }

button, input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-focus-ring);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-3);
}

section { padding: var(--space-7) 0; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  section { padding: var(--space-5) 0; }
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

/* ============ Buttons ============ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 200ms ease, color 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease, transform 150ms ease;
  min-height: 48px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--color-accent-hover); }
.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--color-ink);
  color: var(--color-ink);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--color-ink); color: #fff; }
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

/* ============ Header ============ */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(251, 249, 246, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.nav-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav-bar { padding-left: var(--space-4); padding-right: var(--space-4); }
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.brand img { height: 34px; width: auto; }
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.nav-links a {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-ink-soft);
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 8px 2px;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--color-ink); }
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); }

.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown-trigger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-dropdown-trigger svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform 150ms ease; }
.nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-trigger svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  right: 0;
  min-width: 180px;
  background: var(--color-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 6px;
  z-index: 60;
}
.nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-menu { display: block; }
.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-ink-soft);
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--color-bg-alt); color: var(--color-ink); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
}
.nav-toggle svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3) var(--space-3);
    gap: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
  }
  .nav-links.open {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .nav-links a { padding: 14px 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .nav-actions .btn { display: none; }
  .nav-links .mobile-cta { display: block; margin-top: var(--space-2); }
}
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .mobile-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-mobile-only { display: none; }
}

/* ============ Hero ============ */
.hero {
  padding: var(--space-7) 0 var(--space-6);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg-alt) 0%, var(--color-bg) 65%);
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: var(--space-3); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stat .num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  display: block;
}
.hero-stat .label { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--color-muted); }

.hero-card {
  background: var(--color-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4);
}

/* ============ Editorial hero (wordmark-led) ============ */
.hero-editorial {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-7) 0 var(--space-6);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg-alt) 0%, var(--color-bg) 65%);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.display-logotype {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(3.25rem, 9vw, 6.5rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-3);
}
.display-logotype em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }
.hero-editorial .lede { max-width: 56ch; margin: 0 auto var(--space-4); }
.hero-editorial .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }

.hero-teach-photo-wrap {
  width: min(560px, 88%);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 10px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.3);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.14), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.hero-teach-photo-wrap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 70px rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.24), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.hero-teach-photo {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1.754;
}
.hero-teach-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(0.72) contrast(1.05);
  display: block;
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.hero-teach-photo-wrap .hero-teach-photo.reveal-image img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.hero-teach-photo-wrap:hover .hero-teach-photo.reveal-image img {
  transform: scale(1.18);
}

.hero-mountain {
  position: absolute;
  top: clamp(35px, 4.5vw, 65px);
  width: clamp(160px, 17vw, 240px);
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-mountain-left {
  left: 15%;
  animation: mountainInLeft 1000ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 200ms forwards;
}
.hero-mountain-right {
  right: 15%;
  animation: mountainInRight 1000ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 350ms forwards;
}
@keyframes mountainInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.9); }
  to { opacity: 0.85; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
@keyframes mountainInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(-1) translateY(16px) scale(0.9); }
  to { opacity: 0.85; transform: scaleX(-1) translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-mountain-left, .hero-mountain-right { animation: none; opacity: 0.85; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-mountain { display: none; }
}

.zigzag-divider {
  display: block;
  box-sizing: content-box;
  width: 100%;
  height: 32px;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Draw-in: each path's real length is measured in JS via getTotalLength()
   and stored in --path-length, so dasharray/dashoffset always match the
   actual path exactly instead of a hand-guessed value silently drifting
   out of sync (the previous bug). Defaults to 0 if JS never sets the
   variable, which renders as a normal solid stroke, so this degrades
   gracefully with JS disabled instead of ever getting stuck invisible. */
.zigzag-draw path {
  stroke-dasharray: var(--path-length, 0);
  stroke-dashoffset: var(--path-length, 0);
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1300ms cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}
.zigzag-draw .zigzag-overlay {
  transition-delay: 120ms;
}
.zigzag-draw.revealed path {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

/* ============ Statement band ============ */
.statement-band {
  background: var(--color-ink);
  color: #F4EEE9;
}
.statement-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
}
.statement-text em { font-style: italic; color: #E7E2DC; }
.stat-tiles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-3); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .stat-tiles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.stat-tile {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: #000;
}
.stat-tile img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.05);
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.stat-tile-caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: var(--space-3);
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.82) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ============ "Why us" numbered lesson structure ============ */
.why-heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.why-heading h2 em { font-style: italic; }
.lesson-structure {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
.lesson-step {
  width: min(480px, 78%);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.lesson-step-1 { align-self: flex-start; }
.lesson-step-2 { align-self: flex-end; }
.lesson-step-3 { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: -90px; margin-bottom: 0; }
.cascade-arrow {
  --arrow-flip: 1;
  width: 56px;
  height: auto;
  align-self: center;
  margin: -374px 0 var(--space-3);
  transform: scaleX(var(--arrow-flip));
}
.cascade-arrow-2 { --arrow-flip: -1; margin-top: -236px; }
.js .cascade-arrow { transform: scaleX(var(--arrow-flip)) translateY(24px); }
.js .cascade-arrow.revealed { transform: scaleX(var(--arrow-flip)) translateY(0); }
.js .cascade-arrow .arrow-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 160;
  stroke-dashoffset: 160;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 900ms cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}
.cascade-arrow.revealed .arrow-line { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
.js .cascade-arrow .arrow-head {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 300ms ease 750ms;
}
.cascade-arrow.revealed .arrow-head { opacity: 1; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .lesson-step-1, .lesson-step-2, .lesson-step-3 { align-self: center; width: 100%; margin-top: 0; }
  .cascade-arrow { display: none; }
}
.lesson-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-ink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}
.lesson-step-media {
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 8px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.3);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.14), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}
.lesson-step-media:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.lesson-step-media-inner {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: #000;
}
.lesson-step-media-inner img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.05);
}
.lesson-step-media.is-color img {
  filter: grayscale(0.45) contrast(1.05) saturate(1.05);
}
.lesson-step-media.is-muted img {
  filter: grayscale(0.5) contrast(1.05) saturate(1.05);
}
.lesson-step h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.lesson-step-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.lesson-step p { margin: 0; }

/* Minimised cascade diagram (reused .lesson-structure, rendered at natural
   1152px width then zoomed down so the hand-tuned offsets stay proportional) */
.mini-cascade-outer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0 0;
}
.mini-cascade-inner {
  width: 1152px;
  flex: none;
  zoom: 0.78;
}
.mini-cascade-outer .lesson-step-1,
.mini-cascade-outer .lesson-step-2,
.mini-cascade-outer .lesson-step-3 {
  width: min(480px, 78%);
  margin-top: 0;
}
.mini-cascade-outer .lesson-step-1 { align-self: flex-start; }
.mini-cascade-outer .lesson-step-2 { align-self: flex-end; }
.mini-cascade-outer .lesson-step-3 { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: -90px; }
.mini-cascade-outer .cascade-arrow { display: block; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .mini-cascade-inner { zoom: 0.6; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .mini-cascade-inner { zoom: 0.42; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .mini-cascade-inner { zoom: 0.28; }
}

/* Scroll-reveal (progressive enhancement: hidden pre-states only apply
   once main.js confirms it's running by tagging <html class="js">, so
   content is never stuck invisible if JS fails, is slow, or is blocked) */
.reveal {
  transition: opacity 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease;
}
.js .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
}
.reveal.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Scroll-reveal: premium image wipe (portrait, featured shots) */
.reveal-image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.reveal-image img {
  transition: transform 1100ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.js .reveal-image img {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}
.reveal-image.revealed img { transform: scale(1); }
.js .reveal-image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--color-ink);
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 750ms cubic-bezier(0.83, 0, 0.17, 1);
  z-index: 2;
}
.reveal-image.revealed::after { transform: scaleX(0); }

/* ============ Grade boost section ============ */
.boost-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .boost-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.boost-card {
  background: var(--color-ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.boost-card-header {
  background: #000000;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
}
.boost-rows {
  padding: var(--space-4);
}
.boost-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.boost-row:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
.boost-score {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}
.boost-score.after { color: #fff; }
.boost-score .unit {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #C9C4BE;
  margin-left: 4px;
}
.boost-arrow {
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  color: #8B8580;
  flex: none;
}
.boost-label {
  color: #C9C4BE;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.boost-value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
}
.boost-disclaimer {
  color: #8B8580;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding: 0 var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
}

/* ============ Testimonial overlapping photo-pile gallery ============ */
.testimonial-gallery {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
}
.chat-bubble-card {
  width: 270px;
  margin: 28px -46px;
  position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .chat-bubble-card { width: 215px; margin: 18px -34px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .testimonial-gallery { padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-2) var(--space-5); }
  .chat-bubble-card { width: 52vw; margin: 12px -9vw; }
}
.testimonial-shot {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 330px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 6px;
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px var(--color-bg), 0 14px 30px rgba(24,24,27,0.28);
  position: relative;
  cursor: zoom-in;
  transition: transform 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-shot { height: 260px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--color-bg), 0 10px 24px rgba(24,24,27,0.26); }
}
.testimonial-shot.is-wide { object-fit: contain; background: #0C0F14; }
.chat-bubble-card:nth-child(7n+1) .testimonial-shot { transform: rotate(-6deg); }
.chat-bubble-card:nth-child(7n+2) .testimonial-shot { transform: rotate(4deg) translateY(-10px); }
.chat-bubble-card:nth-child(7n+3) .testimonial-shot { transform: rotate(-3deg) translateY(8px); }
.chat-bubble-card:nth-child(7n+4) .testimonial-shot { transform: rotate(5deg); }
.chat-bubble-card:nth-child(7n+5) .testimonial-shot { transform: rotate(-5deg) translateY(-8px); }
.chat-bubble-card:nth-child(7n+6) .testimonial-shot { transform: rotate(3deg) translateY(10px); }
.chat-bubble-card:nth-child(7n+7) .testimonial-shot { transform: rotate(-4deg); }

.testimonial-shot:hover,
.testimonial-shot.is-zoomed {
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px var(--color-bg), var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 50;
}

/* Text-based testimonials (no source screenshot available): rebuilt as
   on-brand cards rather than images, so there's no name/email to redact. */
.testimonial-shot.testimonial-text-bubble,
.testimonial-shot.testimonial-quote-card {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 230px;
  object-fit: unset;
  filter: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  cursor: default;
}
.testimonial-text-bubble {
  background: #1c1c1e;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 10px;
}
.testimonial-text-bubble .testimonial-text-date {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: #98989d;
  align-self: flex-end;
}
.testimonial-text-bubble p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  background: #2c2c2e;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
}
.testimonial-quote-card {
  background: #fff;
  justify-content: center;
}
.testimonial-quote-card p {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-ink-soft);
  margin: 0;
}
.testimonial-quote-card p::before {
  content: "\201C";
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  line-height: 0.5;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ============ Cards & Grids ============ */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
}
.card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Bracket corners on hover, echoing the logo's bracket mark */
.card::before,
.card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 250ms ease, transform 250ms ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.card::before {
  top: -1px; left: -1px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-ink);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-ink);
  transform: translate(6px, 6px);
}
.card::after {
  bottom: -1px; right: -1px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-ink);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--color-ink);
  transform: translate(-6px, -6px);
}
.card:hover::before,
.card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0);
}

.icon-tile {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.icon-tile svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

.section-head {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
}
.section-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }

/* ============ Pillars ============ */
.pillars-band {
  background: var(--color-ink);
  color: #F4EEE9;
}
.pillars-band h2 { color: #FFFFFF; }
.pillars-band .eyebrow { color: #C9C4BE; }
.pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
}
.pillar-item:first-of-type { border-top: none; }
.pillar-num {
  flex: none;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.pillar-item h3 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.pillar-item p { color: #D6CFC7; margin: 0; }

/* ============ Pricing ============ */
.pricing-card {
  background: var(--color-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 280ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 280ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 280ms ease;
}
.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-ink);
}
.pricing-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.plan-zigzag {
  display: block;
  width: 150px;
  height: 14px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.section-zigzag {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 300px;
  height: 16px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.price {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 4px;
}
.price span { font-size: 1rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-muted); }
.feature-list {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0;
}
.feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 8px 0;
  color: var(--color-ink-soft);
}
.feature-list svg { flex: none; width: 20px; height: 20px; margin-top: 2px; color: var(--color-success); }
.feature-list li.indent { margin-left: 30px; }
.feature-list li.spacer { visibility: hidden; }

/* ============ Testimonials ============ */
.quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.testimonial-card blockquote { margin: 0 0 var(--space-2); font-style: italic; color: var(--color-ink); }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.author-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9375rem; }
.author-meta { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--color-muted); }
.placeholder-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ============ CTA banner ============ */
.cta-banner {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; }
.cta-banner p { color: #F3DCC9; }
.cta-banner.with-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  text-align: left;
}
.cta-banner-content { flex: 2; }
.cta-banner-logo {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.cta-banner-logo img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 220px;
  filter: invert(1);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-banner.with-logo { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .cta-banner-logo { max-width: 160px; }
}

/* ============ Footer ============ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-ink);
  color: #C9C4BE;
  padding: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-4);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
.footer-grid h4 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.875rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.footer-grid a { color: #C9C4BE; display: block; padding: 6px 0; font-size: 0.9375rem; }
.footer-grid a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.footer-brand img { height: 30px; filter: invert(1); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #8B8580;
}

/* ============ Page header (inner pages) ============ */
.page-hero {
  padding: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow { display: block; }

/* ============ FAQ ============ */
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}
.faq-question svg { flex: none; width: 22px; height: 22px; transition: transform 200ms ease; color: var(--color-accent); }
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] svg { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height 250ms ease;
}
.faq-answer p { padding-bottom: var(--space-3); margin: 0; }
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 400px; }

/* ============ Forms ============ */
.form-group { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.form-group input, .form-group textarea, .form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  min-height: 48px;
}
.form-group textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus, .form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-3); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ Misc utility ============ */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.tag-list { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.divider { height: 1px; background: var(--color-border); border: none; margin: var(--space-5) 0; }
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--color-ink);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  z-index: 100;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

.resource-card .resource-tag { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.breakdown-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.breakdown-row:first-of-type { border-top: none; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .breakdown-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; } }
.breakdown-row h4 { margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600; }

.bio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .bio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.bio-portrait {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  max-height: 480px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bio-portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .bio-portrait { aspect-ratio: 4/5; max-height: 420px; }
}

/* ============ Blog index ============ */
.blog-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .blog-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.blog-preview-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.blog-preview-image {
  margin: calc(var(--space-4) * -1) calc(var(--space-4) * -1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-preview-image img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.05);
  transition: transform 400ms ease;
}
.blog-preview-card:hover .blog-preview-image img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-preview-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-blog);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.625rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.blog-preview-card .excerpt {
  flex: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-blog);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.blog-preview-meta {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.read-more-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.read-more-link svg {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  transition: transform 200ms ease;
}
.blog-preview-card:hover .read-more-link svg,
.read-more-link:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ============ Article / blog post ============ */
.article-hero {
  padding: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  text-align: center;
}
.article-hero h1 {
  max-width: 22ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  font-family: var(--font-blog);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4.25rem);
}
.article-meta {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.back-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.back-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.back-link:hover { color: var(--color-ink); }

.article-body {
  max-width: 68ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--font-blog);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.article-body p { color: var(--color-ink-soft); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.article-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-blog);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.article-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-blog);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.article-body h2 .num {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-right: 10px;
}
.article-body ul {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  list-style: disc;
}
.article-body ul li { color: var(--color-ink-soft); margin-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 4px; }
.article-body strong { color: var(--color-ink); }
.article-body em { font-style: italic; }
.article-body blockquote {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-ink);
  font-family: var(--font-blog);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}
.article-image {
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
}
.article-image img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.article-image figcaption {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  text-align: center;
}
.article-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  border: none;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
}
.article-signoff {
  font-family: var(--font-blog);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}

/* ============ Featured testimonial + animated stat ============ */
.featured-stat-card {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .featured-stat-card { padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4); }
}
.featured-stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .featured-stat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  }
  .featured-testimonial {
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-right: var(--space-4);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .featured-stat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.featured-testimonial {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.featured-testimonial img {
  max-width: 660px;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.05);
}

.featured-stat { text-align: center; }
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .featured-stat { text-align: left; }
}
.stat-highlight-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.stat-counter-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  line-height: 1;
}
.featured-stat .stat-counter-num {
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 6rem);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.featured-stat .stat-counter-num::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 56px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-ink);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .featured-stat .stat-counter-num::after { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; }
}
.stat-counter-label {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-ink-soft);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.featured-stat .stat-counter-label {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  max-width: 30ch;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .featured-stat .stat-counter-label { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; }
}
.stat-counter-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 42ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .stat-counter-disclaimer { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; }
}
.results-explainer {
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: var(--space-6) auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--color-ink-soft);
}

/* ============ YouTube embed ============ */
.youtube-embed {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: #000;
}
.youtube-embed iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

/* ============ Curriculum dot points ============ */
.curriculum-points {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  padding-left: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.curriculum-points li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.curriculum-points li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 6px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ============ Home page credibility stat ============ */
.credibility-stat {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-ink);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
}
.credibility-stat::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.16) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,0.16) 2px, transparent 2px, transparent 9px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.credibility-stat > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.credibility-stat .stat-counter-num {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 6rem);
}
.credibility-stat .stat-counter-label {
  color: #D6CFC7;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}