:root {
    /* Midnight Gold — base tokens from Brief v1.0 */
    --bg: #0F0828;
    --bg-2: #05030C;
    --bg-3: #1A0F38;

    /* Gold — kept warm and aged */
    --gold: #D4B254;
    --gold-light: #F0DA8C;
    --gold-shadow: #8a6f2a;
    --gold-soft: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.15);
    --gold-line: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.28);
    --gold-glow: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.45);

    /* Royal purple accents */
    --purple: #5B2A9F;
    --purple-light: #9D5DE8;
    --purple-deep: #2D1456;
    --purple-velvet: #3A1665;
    --purple-soft: rgba(139, 77, 219, 0.16);
    --purple-line: rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.22);
    --purple-glow: rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.4);

    /* Text */
    --text: #F0EADC;
    --text-dim: #D4CCE0;
    --text-muted: #9085AE;

    /* TYPOGRAPHY ROLES — final stack
       --display  : Playfair Display     → all headlines (h1, h2, h3) — luxe-editorial Didone
       --serif    : Cormorant Garamond   → italic accents (the gold "magic", "craft"), leads
       --wordmark : Cinzel Decorative    → "WHITE MAGIC" lock-up ONLY (nav + footer)
       --decor    : Cormorant Garamond   → eyebrows, marquee, scene labels (kept on serif body)
       --sans     : Inter                → body + UI
       Playfair Display is the typeface NYT Magazine, Net-a-Porter, and most luxe
       editorial brands use for display. Its high contrast in stroke widths reads
       as deliberate and luxurious — the "magazine cover" feel users instinctively
       associate with premium publishing. */
    --display:  'Playfair Display', 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    --serif:    'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    --wordmark: 'Cinzel', serif;
    --decor:    'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    --sans:     'Inter', sans-serif;

    /* ── Type scale (1.125 ratio, base 17.5px) ─────────────────────── */
    --text-xs:   12.5px;
    --text-sm:   14px;
    --text-base: 15.5px;
    --text-md:   17.5px;   /* body baseline */
    --text-lg:   19px;
    --text-xl:   22px;
    --text-2xl:  28px;
    --text-3xl:  36px;
    --text-4xl:  48px;
    --text-5xl:  60px;     /* display */

    /* ── Weights ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    --w-light:    300;     /* reserved for display ≥ 60px only */
    --w-body:     400;     /* paragraph baseline */
    --w-medium:   500;     /* UI text, eyebrows, nav, buttons */
    --w-semibold: 600;
    --w-bold:     700;     /* headlines */

    /* ── Line-heights ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    --lh-tight:   1.15;
    --lh-snug:    1.35;
    --lh-normal:  1.55;
    --lh-relaxed: 1.75;    /* paragraph body */
    --lh-loose:   2;

    /* ── Letter-spacing (5 only) ───────────────────────────────────── */
    --ls-tight:  -0.01em;
    --ls-normal:  0;
    --ls-wide:    0.08em;
    --ls-wider:   0.18em;  /* nav, buttons, eyebrows */
    --ls-widest:  0.32em;  /* hero badge, footer meta only */

    /* ── Prose width ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    --max-prose: 68ch;

    /* ── Section rhythm ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    --section-pad: 96px;
    --section-pad-mobile: 60px;
  }

  * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  /* Skip-to-content — visually hidden until keyboard-focused. WCAG 2.4.1. */
  .skip {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #0F0828;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transform: translateY(-200%);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .skip:focus,
  .skip:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(0);
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
    outline-offset: 3px;
  }

  /* Reduced motion: snap the skip link in/out, no slide */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .skip { transition: none; }
  }

  body {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0F0828 0%, #05030C 100%);
    background-attachment: fixed;
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
    line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  }

  /* ============= TYPOGRAPHY DEFAULTS — premium baseline ============= */
  p {
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
    line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  }
  p.lead, .section-sub, .lead {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    max-width: 60ch;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  /* ============= STICKY SECTION DOT-NAV ============= */
  .dot-nav {
    position: fixed;
    right: 22px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 90;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 8px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    background: rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.15);
    border-radius: 100px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .dot-nav.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .dot-nav a {
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    background: transparent;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .dot-nav a:hover {
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: scale(1.25);
  }
  .dot-nav a.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold-glow);
  }
  .dot-nav a .label {
    position: absolute;
    right: calc(100% + 14px);
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    background: rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.85);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .dot-nav a:hover .label { opacity: 1; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .dot-nav { display: none; } }

  /* Screen-reader-only utility */
  .visually-hidden {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 1px; height: 1px;
    padding: 0; margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
  }

  /* Focus states — visible for keyboard users */
  a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, summary:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  /* Respect reduced-motion preference */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
      animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
      animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
      transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
      scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
    #starfield, .mandala-bg, .orbit-system { display: none; }
    .marquee-track, .testi-track { animation: none; transform: none; }
  }

  /* Custom cursor removed entirely — mix-blend-mode: difference + mousemove
     forced full-viewport repaints, which on low-cpu retina hardware was
     ~30% of total render cost. Falling back to the native system cursor. */
  .cursor, .cursor-dot { display: none !important; }

  /* ============= STARFIELD ============= */
  #starfield {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .ambient {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 15%, rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.14) 0%, transparent 45%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 80%, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, transparent 0%, rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.6) 100%);
  }

  /* Aurora rotation removed — conic-gradient repainting was a hang vector.
     Static vignette only. */
  body::after {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, transparent 30%, rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.55) 80%, rgba(5, 3, 12, 0.75) 100%);
  }

  .container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* ============= NAV ============= */
  nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    background: rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.7);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  }

  .nav-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 18px 32px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .logo {
    font-family: var(--wordmark);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 600;            /* Cinzel needs more weight than Decorative at small caps */
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;       /* Cinzel reads better at slightly tighter tracking */
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  /* The nav now uses the actual brand assets (sigil PNG + wordmark SVG). */
  .logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    line-height: 0;
  }
  .logo-mark {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.18));
  }
  .logo-wordmark {
    height: 22px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    /* Brand wordmark SVG is white-on-transparent — sits well on the dark nav */
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.12));
  }
  @media (max-width: 760px) {
    .logo-mark    { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
    .logo-wordmark { height: 18px; }
  }
  @keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
  @keyframes spin-reverse { to { transform: rotate(-360deg); } }

  .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 36px; align-items: center; }
  .nav-links a {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-wider);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
    padding: 16px 10px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%; bottom: 0;
    width: 0; height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-links a:hover::after { left: 0; width: 100%; }
  .nav-links a { padding: 16px 16px; }
  @media (max-width: 980px) { .nav-links a { padding: 16px 14px; } }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .nav-links { display: none; } }

  /* ============= HERO ============= */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 140px 32px 100px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* (Moon removed — replaced by the WM ∞ opening sigil below.) */

  /* Orbiting planets */
  .orbit-system {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    width: 1000px; height: 1000px;
  }
  .orbit {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  }
  .orbit-1 { width: 600px; height: 600px; animation: spin 60s linear infinite; border: 1px dashed rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.12); }
  .orbit-2 { width: 820px; height: 820px; animation: spin 90s linear infinite reverse; border: 1px dashed rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.16); }
  .orbit-3 { width: 1000px; height: 1000px; animation: spin 140s linear infinite; border: 1px dashed rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.1); }

  .planet {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .orbit-1 .planet { top: -4px; left: 50%; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--gold-light); margin-left: -4px; box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--gold); }
  .orbit-2 .planet { top: 50%; right: -4px; width: 7px; height: 7px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #b48cff, #5B2A9F); box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--purple-glow); }
  .orbit-3 .planet { bottom: -5px; left: 30%; width: 10px; height: 10px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #e5c47a, #6b5020); box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--gold-soft); }

  @media (max-width: 760px) {
    .orbit-system { width: 600px; height: 600px; }
    .orbit-1 { width: 360px; height: 360px; }
    .orbit-2 { width: 500px; height: 500px; }
    .orbit-3 { width: 600px; height: 600px; }
  }

  /* Mandala — three counter-rotating rings; depth via overlapping motion */
  .mandala-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    width: 820px; height: 820px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    opacity: 0.38;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.12));
  }
  .mandala-bg svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
  .mandala-bg .ring-1 { animation: spin  90s linear infinite;            transform-origin: 200px 200px; }
  .mandala-bg .ring-2 { animation: spin  70s linear infinite reverse;    transform-origin: 200px 200px; }
  .mandala-bg .ring-3 { animation: spin 140s linear infinite;            transform-origin: 200px 200px; }

  .hero-particle {
    position: absolute;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 11px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    animation: float-up 11s ease-in-out infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.55);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
  }
  @keyframes float-up {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);   opacity: 0.25; }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-60px) rotate(180deg); opacity: 0.85; }
  }

  .hero-ornament-top {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 1.2em;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInDown 1.4s ease 0.2s forwards;
  }
  .hero-logo {
    width: 78px;
    height: 78px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInDown 1.4s ease 0.1s forwards;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.35));
  }
  .hero-logo svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hero-logo { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  }

  /* ============= MAGICAL HERO LAYERS — aurora · embers · wordmark shimmer
     Three transparent layers stacked behind the "White magic" title:
       1. .aurora   — a slow-breathing nebula of gold + royal purple
       2. .embers   — gold sparks drifting upward like aarti smoke
       3. existing .mandala-bg + .hero-particle (kept, gently amplified)
     Plus a slow light sweep across the h1 wordmark itself.
     All transform/opacity-only so it stays GPU-cheap. ================ */

  /* ---- Aurora wash ---- */
  .aurora {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10% -10% -10% -10%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(60% 50% at 30% 35%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.24), transparent 70%),
      radial-gradient(50% 45% at 72% 60%, rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.28), transparent 72%),
      radial-gradient(40% 40% at 50% 50%, rgba(244, 228, 165, 0.14), transparent 75%);
    filter: blur(60px) saturate(1.05);
    opacity: 0;
    animation:
      auroraFadeIn 2.4s ease 0.2s forwards,
      auroraDrift  22s ease-in-out 2.6s infinite;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
  }
  @keyframes auroraFadeIn {
    to { opacity: 1; }
  }
  @keyframes auroraDrift {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(-2%, -1%, 0) scale(1);    }
    33%      { transform: translate3d(3%,  2%, 0) scale(1.05); }
    66%      { transform: translate3d(-1%, 3%, 0) scale(1.03); }
  }

  /* ---- Embers (rising gold sparks) ---- */
  .embers {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .ember {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: var(--x, 50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #F4E4A5 0%, #D4B254 35%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0) 70%);
    transform: scale(var(--s, 1));
    opacity: 0;
    box-shadow:
      0 0 8px rgba(244, 228, 165, 0.7),
      0 0 16px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.35);
    animation: emberRise 11s ease-in-out var(--d, 0s) infinite;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
  }
  @keyframes emberRise {
    0%   { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(var(--s, 1));      opacity: 0; }
    12%  { opacity: 1; }
    50%  { transform: translate3d(14px, -55vh, 0) scale(calc(var(--s, 1) * 1.1)); opacity: 0.85; }
    85%  { opacity: 0.4; }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-8px, -95vh, 0) scale(calc(var(--s, 1) * 0.6)); opacity: 0; }
  }

  /* ---- Boost mandala visibility a touch ---- */
  .mandala-bg {
    opacity: 0.55;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.22));
  }

  /* ---- Halo behind the wordmark — a slow breathing gold + purple glow ---- */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
  }
  .hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    width: clamp(420px, 60vw, 760px);
    height: clamp(420px, 60vw, 760px);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(244, 228, 165, 0.22), transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.18), transparent 65%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    animation:
      haloFadeIn 2.6s ease 0.6s forwards,
      haloBreathe 7s ease-in-out 3s infinite;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
  }
  @keyframes haloFadeIn {
    to { opacity: 1; }
  }
  @keyframes haloBreathe {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);    opacity: 1; }
    50%      { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08); opacity: 0.78; }
  }

  /* Lift hero text/CTAs above the magical layers without disturbing
     the absolute-positioned backdrop elements (.aurora, .embers, etc.) */
  .hero-badge,
  .hero h1,
  .hero-divider,
  .hero-tag,
  .hero-subtag,
  .hero-cta,
  .hero-chips,
  .scroll-hint { position: relative; z-index: 3; }

  @media (max-width: 760px) {
    .aurora { filter: blur(40px); }
    .ember  { width: 3px; height: 3px; }
  }

  /* Reduced-motion: keep aurora static, hide embers, halt breathing */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .aurora { animation: none; opacity: 0.6; }
    .embers { display: none; }
    .hero::before { animation: none; opacity: 1; }
  }

  .hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 10px 26px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-widest);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }
  .hero-badge .dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold);
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.7); }
  }

  /* HERO LOCK-UP — Cinzel ALL CAPS, stacked masthead.
     "WHITE" sits above "MAGIC" like a Vogue masthead — heavy Roman on top,
     lighter gold weight beneath. Reads as a single monumental lockup. */
  .hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(52px, 9.5vw, 160px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.94;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    max-width: 96vw;
    color: var(--text);
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.6s ease 0.9s forwards;
    text-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.18),
                 0 0 140px rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.10);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.04em;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero h1 .word {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
  }
  .hero h1 .accent {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-shadow) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-left: 0;
    text-shadow: none;
    transform: none;
    display: block;
  }

  .hero-divider {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 18px;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 1.4s ease 1.2s forwards;
  }
  .hero-divider .line { width: 100px; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent); }
  .hero-divider .diamond { color: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); font-size: 9px; }

  .hero-tag {
    font-family: var(--display);             /* Playfair Display — "Not predictions. Directions." */
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--text);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeInUp 1.4s ease 1.4s forwards;
  }
  .hero-tag .accent {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .hero-subtag {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.4s ease 1.6s forwards;
  }

  .hero-cta {
    display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeInUp 1.4s ease 1.7s forwards;
  }

  .scroll-hint {
    position: relative;
    margin: 56px auto 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-widest);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeIn 1.5s ease 2s forwards;
  }
  .scroll-hint .scroll-line {
    width: 1px; height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), transparent);
    animation: scroll-pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes scroll-pulse {
    0% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; }
    50% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; }
    51% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: bottom; }
    100% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; }
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn { to { opacity: 1; } }
  @keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(36px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  @keyframes fadeInDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  /* ============= BUTTONS ============= */
  .btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 18px 34px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    cursor: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -100%;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent);
    transition: left 0.7s ease;
  }
  .btn:hover::before { left: 100%; }
  .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    color: #1a0a2e;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.45), 0 0 60px rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
  .btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    border-color: var(--gold-line);
  }
  .btn-secondary:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--purple-soft);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.25);
  }
  .btn .arrow { transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
  .btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(6px); }

  /* ============= MARQUEE ============= */
  .marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 22px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(45, 20, 86, 0.45), rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.25), rgba(45, 20, 86, 0.45));
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marquee 50s linear infinite;
    gap: 64px;
  }
  .marquee-item {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 20px;
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-widest);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 64px;
  }
  .marquee-item span { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 16px; }
  @keyframes marquee {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }

  /* ============= SECTIONS ============= */
  section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .section-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 72px;
  }

  .eyebrow {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .eyebrow::before, .eyebrow::after {
    content: '—';
    margin: 0 14px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    vertical-align: 1px;
  }

  h2 {
    font-family: var(--display);                /* Playfair Display */
    font-size: clamp(44px, 6vw, 78px);
    font-weight: 800;                            /* Bold = magazine section head */
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -0.008em;
    color: var(--text);
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  }
  h2 .accent {
    font-family: var(--serif);                  /* Cormorant Garamond italic */
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  .section-sub {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-top: 20px;
    max-width: var(--max-prose);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
    line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  }

  /* ============= ORNAMENTAL DIVIDER ============= */
  .divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 0 32px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 1280px;
  }
  .divider .line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-line), transparent);
  }
  .divider svg {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    color: var(--gold);
    animation: spin 30s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  /* ============= PHILOSOPHY / ZODIAC WHEEL ============= */
  .zodiac-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 100px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  @media (max-width: 980px) {
    .zodiac-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 70px; }
  }

  .zodiac-text h2 { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 30px; }
  @media (max-width: 980px) { .zodiac-text h2 { text-align: center; } }

  .zodiac-text p {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
  }
  .zodiac-text p:first-of-type::first-letter {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 60px;
    float: left;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin: 6px 14px 0 0;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .zodiac-wheel-wrap {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .zodiac-wheel {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    animation: spin 120s linear infinite;
  }
  .zodiac-center {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 32%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18), transparent 70%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .zodiac-center svg {
    width: 70%;
    animation: pulse-glow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pulse-glow {
    0%, 100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--gold-glow)); }
    50% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 28px var(--gold-glow)); }
  }

  /* ============= CREDENTIALS ============= */
  .credentials {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--gold-line);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    margin-top: 110px;
  }
  .cred {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45, 20, 86, 0.35), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.6));
    padding: 52px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
  }
  .cred:hover { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.25), rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.05)); }
  .cred-num {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .cred-mark {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .cred-mark svg {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.35));
  }
  .cred-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
  }

  /* ============= FEATURED SHOWCASE ============= */
  .showcase {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
  }
  .showcase:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .showcase.reverse { direction: rtl; }
  .showcase.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .showcase { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; text-align: center; }
    .showcase.reverse { direction: ltr; }
  }

  /* Lead-practice treatment — Practice I gets a bigger eyebrow + label */
  .showcase.lead {
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .showcase.lead .scene-num::before {
    content: 'The Lead Practice  ·  ';
    color: var(--gold-light);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  .showcase.lead .showcase-scene { aspect-ratio: 1; }
  .showcase.lead .showcase-scene::after {
    content: 'FEATURED';
    top: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 0.34em;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.10);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Grid of secondary showcase cards below the lead — 2x2 at desktop */
  .showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px 56px;
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  .showcase-grid .showcase {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .showcase-grid .showcase.reverse { direction: ltr; }
  .showcase-grid .showcase-scene { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .showcase-grid .showcase-scene svg { width: 78%; height: 78%; }
  .showcase-grid .showcase-info .scene-num {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .showcase-grid .showcase-info h3 {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .showcase-grid .showcase-info p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .showcase-grid .showcase-meta {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 22px;
  }
  .showcase-grid .showcase-meta .price { font-size: 18px; }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .showcase-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
  }

  .showcase-scene {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.1), transparent 65%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.20), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(58, 22, 101, 0.6), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.95));
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .showcase-scene::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
  .showcase-scene::after {
    content: '✦';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 12px;
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  .showcase-scene svg { width: 75%; height: 75%; }

  .showcase-info .scene-num {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.35em;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: block;
  }
  .showcase-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--display);                /* Playfair Display */
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.06;
    color: var(--text);
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .showcase-info h3 .accent {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .showcase-info p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #E8E0D0;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
  }
  .showcase-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .showcase-meta .price {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .showcase-meta .dur {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* Scene-specific animations */
  /* Tarot cards spreading */
  .scene-tarot .card {
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    transform-origin: bottom center;
  }
  .visible .scene-tarot .card-1 { transform: rotate(-25deg) translate(-60px, 10px); }
  .visible .scene-tarot .card-2 { transform: rotate(-12deg) translate(-30px, -5px); }
  .visible .scene-tarot .card-3 { transform: rotate(0deg) translate(0, -10px); }
  .visible .scene-tarot .card-4 { transform: rotate(12deg) translate(30px, -5px); }
  .visible .scene-tarot .card-5 { transform: rotate(25deg) translate(60px, 10px); }

  /* Chakra body energy centers pulsing */
  .scene-energy .chakra { animation: chakra-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: center; }
  .scene-energy .chakra-2 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
  .scene-energy .chakra-3 { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
  .scene-energy .chakra-4 { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
  .scene-energy .chakra-5 { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
  .scene-energy .chakra-6 { animation-delay: 1.0s; }
  .scene-energy .chakra-7 { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
  @keyframes chakra-pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 1; }
  }

  /* Akashic book opening */
  .scene-akashic .page {
    transition: transform 1.5s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
  }
  .visible .scene-akashic .page-left { transform: perspective(800px) rotateY(-25deg); }
  .visible .scene-akashic .page-right { transform: perspective(800px) rotateY(25deg); }

  /* Vastu compass */
  .scene-vastu .needle { animation: spin 20s linear infinite; transform-origin: center; }

  /* Kundali grid drawing */
  .scene-kundali line, .scene-kundali rect {
    stroke-dasharray: 200;
    stroke-dashoffset: 200;
    animation: draw 2.5s ease forwards;
  }
  @keyframes draw {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  }

  /* Past life portal */
  .scene-past .ring { animation: spin 15s linear infinite; transform-origin: center; }
  .scene-past .ring-r2 { animation-direction: reverse; animation-duration: 10s; }
  .scene-past .ring-r3 { animation-duration: 25s; }

  /* ============= SERVICES GRID ============= */
  .services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .service {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.6), rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 38px 30px 30px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    cursor: none;
    min-height: 280px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .service::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(201,168,76,0.13), transparent 50%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .service::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 30px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: width 0.6s ease;
  }
  .service:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  }
  .service:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
  .service:hover::after { width: 100%; }

  .service-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--gold);
    position: relative;
  }
  .service-icon svg {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
  }
  .service:hover .service-icon svg { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(6deg); }

  .service-name {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .service-desc {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #D4CCE0;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  .service-price {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: baseline;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding-top: 18px;
  }
  .service-cost {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .service-dur {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .service:hover .anim-spin { animation: spin 4s linear infinite; }
  .service:hover .anim-pulse { animation: pulse-grow 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .service:hover .anim-twinkle { animation: twinkle 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .service:hover .anim-float { animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes pulse-grow {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 0.7; }
  }
  @keyframes twinkle {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.3; }
  }
  @keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
  }

  /* ============= WHY ============= */
  .why {
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.18), transparent 70%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.03), transparent);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  }
  .features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 50px;
  }
  .feature { text-align: center; padding: 20px; }
  .feature-icon {
    width: 76px; height: 76px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
  }
  .feature-icon::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
  }
  .feature:hover .feature-icon { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--gold-soft); }
  .feature:hover .feature-icon::before { opacity: 1; inset: -16px; }
  .feature-icon svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
  .feature h3 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .feature p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* ============= TESTIMONIALS ============= */
  .testimonials {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
  .testi-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    animation: marquee 80s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .testi {
    width: 380px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 36px 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.55), rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
    position: relative;
  }
  .testi-quote {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 48px;
    line-height: 0.5;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  .testi-body {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .testi-author {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .testi-meta {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  /* ============= MASTERS GALLERY ============= */
  .masters { padding: 100px 0 88px; position: relative; }
  .masters-rail {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 -32px;
    padding: 30px 32px 50px;
  }
  .masters-scroll {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 10px 0 30px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--gold-line) transparent;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .masters-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 4px; }
  .masters-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04); }
  .masters-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold-line); border-radius: 4px; }
  .masters-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--gold); }

  .master-card {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 360px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,11,5,0.6), rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .master-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  }
  .master-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 40px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: width 0.7s ease;
  }
  .master-card:hover::after { width: 100%; }

  .master-portrait {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.22), transparent 65%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.12), transparent 50%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45, 20, 86, 0.85), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.95));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .master-portrait .mandala-bg-card {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10%;
    opacity: 0.35;
    animation: spin 80s linear infinite;
  }
  .master-card:hover .mandala-bg-card { animation-duration: 25s; }
  .master-portrait .mandala-bg-card svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
  .master-portrait .portrait-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 56%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.1), transparent 70%);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .master-portrait .portrait-frame::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 6px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  .master-portrait .initials {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 64px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold), var(--gold-shadow));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.3));
  }
  .master-portrait .corner-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px; right: 18px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    z-index: 3;
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .master-portrait .frame-dot {
    position: absolute;
    width: 4px; height: 4px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 3;
  }
  .master-portrait .frame-dot.tl { top: 14px; left: 14px; }
  .master-portrait .frame-dot.tr { top: 14px; right: 14px; }
  .master-portrait .frame-dot.bl { bottom: 14px; left: 14px; }
  .master-portrait .frame-dot.br { bottom: 14px; right: 14px; }

  .master-info {
    padding: 30px 28px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .master-num {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .master-name {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .master-city {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .master-city .sep {
    width: 4px; height: 4px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  .master-city .ig {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: lowercase;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .master-city .ig:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }

  .master-tagline {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    min-height: 78px;
  }
  .master-tagline::before {
    content: '"';
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-right: 4px;
    vertical-align: -10px;
  }
  .master-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .master-chips span {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .master-card:hover .master-chips span { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4); }
  .master-meta {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .master-meta .years {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .master-meta .lang { color: var(--text-muted); }

  /* "More masters" card */
  .master-coming {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 320px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    border: 1px dashed var(--gold-line);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(201,168,76,0.06), transparent 70%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 30px;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
  }
  .master-coming:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(201,168,76,0.1), transparent 70%); }
  .master-coming svg {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    animation: spin 30s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  .master-coming .label {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .master-coming .note {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .masters-hint {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 24px;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }
  .masters-hint span { color: var(--gold); }

  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .masters-scroll {
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
      padding: 8px 16px 16px;
      overflow-x: visible;
    }
    .master-card,
    .master-coming { width: 100%; max-width: 380px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .masters-hint { display: none; }
  }

  /* ============= ORIGIN ============= */
  .origin {
    position: relative;
    padding: 72px 0 112px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .origin .origin-h1 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 60px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0 0 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .origin .origin-h1 .accent {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .origin::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.1), transparent 50%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 65%, rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.18), transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 80%, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.22), transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .origin-inner {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .origin-mark {
    display: block;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    margin: 0 auto 44px;
    color: var(--gold);
    animation: spin 120s linear infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 26px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.35)) drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.18));
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .origin-mark { width: 140px; height: 140px; }
  }
  .origin .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .origin h2 { margin-bottom: 64px; }

  .origin-lead {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 28px);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .origin-lead .accent {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .origin-prose p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #E8E0D0;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .origin-prose em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .origin-pullquote {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 26px);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text);
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    margin: 48px auto 40px;
    max-width: 56ch;
    padding: 36px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    position: relative;
  }
  .origin-pullquote::before, .origin-pullquote::after {
    content: '✦';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--bg);
    padding: 0 22px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .origin-pullquote::before { top: -7px; }
  .origin-pullquote::after { bottom: -7px; }
  .origin-pullquote .accent {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-transform: lowercase;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  }
  .origin-signoff {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 28px);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-top: 10px;
  }
  .origin-signoff .accent {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-style: normal;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 24px);
    margin-left: 6px;
  }
  .origin-languages {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04);
  }
  .origin-languages svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .origin { padding: 80px 0; }
    .origin-pullquote { padding: 44px 14px; margin: 50px 0 40px; }
  }

  /* ============= FOUNDER NOTE ============= */
  .founder {
    position: relative;
    padding: 92px 0;
  }
  .founder-inner {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  @media (max-width: 820px) {
    .founder-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 44px; }
  }
  .founder-portrait {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.22), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.18), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45, 20, 86, 0.6), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.9));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .founder-portrait::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    opacity: 0.45;
  }
  .founder-portrait::after {
    content: '✦';
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px; right: 24px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  .founder-portrait .initials {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 96px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.3));
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .founder-text h2 { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .founder-text h2 { text-align: center; } }
  .founder-text > .eyebrow { display: inline-block; }
  .founder-text p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
  }
  .founder-text p:first-of-type::first-letter {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 52px;
    float: left;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin: 4px 14px 0 0;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  @media (max-width: 820px) {
    .founder-text p:first-of-type::first-letter { float: none; margin: 0; font-size: 36px; }
  }
  .founder-signature {
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  }
  .founder-signature .name {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .founder-signature .role {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 6px;
  }

  /* ============= AI ARCHIVE FEATURE ============= */
  .aifeat {
    padding: 92px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .aifeat-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .aifeat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; text-align: center; }
  }
  .aifeat-text h2 { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .aifeat-text h2 { text-align: center; } }
  .aifeat-text > .eyebrow { display: inline-block; }
  .aifeat-text p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
  }
  .aifeat-bullets {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 28px;
  }
  .ai-bullet {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.5;
    text-align: left;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .ai-bullet { justify-content: center; } }
  .ai-bullet .dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold);
    margin-top: 9px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .aifeat-mockup {
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.7), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.85));
    padding: 36px 32px;
    position: relative;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.08);
  }
  .aifeat-mockup::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  }
  .aifeat-mockup .head {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  }
  .aifeat-mockup .head .l {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.38em;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .aifeat-mockup .head .d {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }
  .aifeat-mockup h3 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 17px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .aifeat-mockup .field { margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .aifeat-mockup .field:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .aifeat-mockup .field .l {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .aifeat-mockup .field .b {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .aifeat-mockup .field ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
  .aifeat-mockup .field li {
    padding-left: 16px;
    position: relative;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .aifeat-mockup .field li::before {
    content: '✦';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 9px;
    top: 2px;
  }

  /* ============= CODE OF CONDUCT ============= */
  .conduct {
    padding: 92px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .conduct-wrap {
    max-width: 1020px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 80px 60px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.15), transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.22), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45, 20, 86, 0.4), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.8));
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .conduct-wrap > * { max-width: 100%; }
  .conduct-wrap::before, .conduct-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 200px; height: 200px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
  .conduct-wrap::before { top: -100px; left: -100px; }
  .conduct-wrap::after { bottom: -100px; right: -100px; }
  .conduct-seal {
    display: block;
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
    color: var(--gold);
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.3));
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .conduct h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .conduct .section-sub { margin-bottom: 56px; }
  .conduct-pledges {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--gold-line);
    margin-bottom: 44px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .conduct-pledges { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 480px) { .conduct-pledges { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .pledge {
    background: var(--bg);
    padding: 30px 18px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
  }
  .pledge:hover { background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.06); }
  .pledge .x {
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .pledge .nm {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .pledge .sub {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
  }
  .conduct-signoff {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding-top: 36px;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.65;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .conduct-wrap { padding: 60px 28px; }
  }

  /* ============= LUNAR LETTER (NEWSLETTER) ============= */
  .lunar {
    padding: 110px 32px 90px;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.14), transparent 70%);
  }
  .lunar-inner {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .lunar-moon {
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #f4ecd6, #b8a474 60%, #5d4a1f);
    box-shadow:
      inset -12px -8px 24px rgba(45, 20, 86, 0.5),
      0 0 40px rgba(232, 209, 147, 0.35),
      0 0 80px rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.25);
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    position: relative;
  }
  .lunar-moon::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 25%; left: 28%;
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(60, 40, 10, 0.3);
    box-shadow:
      20px 12px 0 -2px rgba(60, 40, 10, 0.25),
      -6px 26px 0 -2px rgba(60, 40, 10, 0.3);
  }
  .lunar .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .lunar h2 { margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .lunar p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
  }
  .lunar-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .lunar-form input {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 240px;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    background: rgba(26, 15, 56, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    border-radius: 2px;
    cursor: text;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .lunar-form input:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.15);
  }
  .lunar-form input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
  .lunar-form button {
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    color: #1a0a2e;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .lunar-form button:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.45), 0 0 60px rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  .lunar-form .thanks {
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 18px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .lunar-promise {
    margin-top: 22px;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* ============= FOOTER LEGAL ROW ============= */
  .footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .footer-legal a { padding: 8px 4px; }
  .footer-legal a {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .footer-legal span { color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.45; }

  /* ============= FOUNDING TEAM (override) ============= */
  .team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    max-width: 1120px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .team-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.55), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.7));
    padding: 44px 38px 38px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .team-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 40px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: width 0.7s ease;
  }
  .team-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.1);
  }
  .team-card:hover::after { width: 100%; }
  .team-portrait {
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.28), transparent 65%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.22), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45, 20, 86, 0.6), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.9));
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .team-portrait::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 5px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  .team-portrait::after {
    content: '✦';
    position: absolute;
    top: -4px; right: -4px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 11px;
    background: var(--bg);
    padding: 0 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .team-portrait .initials {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(212,178,84,0.3));
  }
  .team-role {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.38em;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .team-name {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .team-honorific {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .team-honorific em { font-style: italic; }
  .team-edu {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  }
  .team-bio {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
  }
  .team-meta {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .team-meta span {
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.05);
  }

  /* ============= VISION SECTION ============= */
  .vision-section {
    padding: 92px 0 76px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .vm-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  @media (max-width: 760px) { .vm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .vm-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 50px 42px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.18), rgba(26, 15, 56, 0.5));
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
  }
  .vm-card:hover { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.28), rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.55)); }
  .vm-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60%; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  }
  .vm-card .lbl {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.42em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .vm-card .lbl::before {
    content: '◆';
    margin-right: 10px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    font-size: 8px;
    vertical-align: middle;
  }
  .vm-card .text {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  /* ============= HOW IT WORKS ============= */
  .howit {
    position: relative;
    padding: 92px 0;
  }
  .howit-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--gold-line);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .howit-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 540px) { .howit-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .howit-step {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.55), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.7));
    padding: 50px 30px;
    position: relative;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
  }
  .howit-step:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.22), rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.5));
  }
  .howit-step .num {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.42em;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .howit-step .icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .howit-step h3 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .howit-step p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* ============= BRANDS · OFFER GRID (rich 3x2) ============= */
  .offer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  @media (max-width: 960px) { .offer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; } }
  @media (max-width: 600px) { .offer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; } }

  .offer-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 44px 32px 36px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.08), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.7), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.85));
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                box-shadow 0.45s ease,
                border-color 0.45s ease,
                background 0.45s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  .offer-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0) 0%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.45) 50%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    z-index: -1;
    padding: 1px;
    -webkit-mask:
      linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
      linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
            mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .offer-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.18),
      0 0 80px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.10);
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.14), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45, 20, 86, 0.6), rgba(15, 8, 40, 0.92));
  }
  .offer-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

  /* Decorative gold corners — barely-there, brighten on hover */
  .offer-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.55;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, width 0.4s ease, height 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .offer-corner--tl { top: 10px; left: 10px;     border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
  .offer-corner--tr { top: 10px; right: 10px;    border-left: 0;  border-bottom: 0; }
  .offer-corner--bl { bottom: 10px; left: 10px;  border-right: 0; border-top: 0; }
  .offer-corner--br { bottom: 10px; right: 10px; border-left: 0;  border-top: 0; }
  .offer-card:hover .offer-corner { opacity: 1; width: 22px; height: 22px; }

  .offer-num {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.42em;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .offer-icon-frame {
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.10), transparent 70%);
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }
  .offer-icon-frame::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
  }
  .offer-card:hover .offer-icon-frame { border-color: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.55); transform: scale(1.04); }
  .offer-card:hover .offer-icon-frame::before { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(45deg); }
  .offer-icon-frame svg { width: 52px; height: 52px; display: block; }

  .offer-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .offer-rule {
    width: 36px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
  }
  .offer-card p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 16.5px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.62;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    max-width: 32ch;
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
  }
  .offer-tag {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.26em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.04);
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
  }
  .offer-card:hover .offer-tag {
    border-color: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.45);
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.10);
  }

  /* ============= FAQ ============= */
  .faq-wrap {
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 28px 0;
    transition: padding 0.3s ease;
  }
  .faq-item summary {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    list-style: none;
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 22px;
    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .faq-item summary:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .faq-item summary::after {
    content: '＋';
    font-family: var(--decor);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
  }
  .faq-item[open] summary::after { content: '−'; }
  .faq-item .answer {
    font-family: 'Inter', var(--sans);
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: rgba(232, 224, 208, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
    max-width: var(--max-prose);
  }

  /* ============= MULTI-COLUMN FOOTER ============= */
  .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    padding: 0 32px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  }
  .footer-col h4 {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.38em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .footer-col p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
  .footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 11px; }
  .footer-col ul a {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .footer-col .brand-mark {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 22px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .footer-col .tagline {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 28px 32px;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-bottom .copy {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .footer-bottom .badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-bottom .b-pill {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.04);
  }

  /* ============= WEDDING ============= */
  .wedding-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 60px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.15) 0%, transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.28) 0%, transparent 65%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 60%, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.2) 0%, transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45, 20, 86, 0.4), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.8));
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .wedding-wrap::before, .wedding-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 240px; height: 240px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
  .wedding-wrap::before { top: -120px; left: -120px; }
  .wedding-wrap::after { bottom: -120px; right: -120px; }

  .wedding-ornament {
    display: block;
    width: 90px; height: 90px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    color: var(--gold);
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .wedding-wrap h2 { margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .wedding-wrap p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 21px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 44px;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
  }
  .wedding-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }
  .wedding-features span {
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .wedding-features span:hover {
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .wedding-wrap { padding: 70px 28px; }
    .wedding-wrap p { font-size: 17px; }
  }

  /* ============= CONTACT ============= */
  .contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin: 56px 0;
  }
  .contact-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 42px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.45), transparent);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .contact-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }
  .contact-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  }
  .contact-item:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

  .contact-icon-svg { width: 42px; height: 42px; margin: 0 auto 20px; color: var(--gold); }
  .contact-label {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .contact-value {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 24px);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--text);
    word-break: break-word;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .contact-sub {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
    text-transform: none;
    color: #E8E0D0;
    margin-top: 4px;
    max-width: 32ch;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .contact-feature {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.22), rgba(26, 15, 56, 0.55)) !important;
    border-color: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.5) !important;
  }
  .contact-feature:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.25), 0 0 80px rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.2) !important;
  }
  .contact-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* ============= FOOTER ============= */
  footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 70px 32px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 100px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .footer-mark {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 24px;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .footer-tag {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .footer-divider {
    width: 100px; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    margin: 30px auto;
  }
  .footer-meta {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* ============= REVEAL ============= */
  .reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 1.1s ease, transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }
  .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  .reveal-stagger > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > * { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 0.45s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 0.50s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(11) { transition-delay: 0.55s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(12) { transition-delay: 0.60s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(13) { transition-delay: 0.65s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(14) { transition-delay: 0.70s; }

  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    section { padding: 90px 0; }
    .hide-mobile { display: none; }
  }

  /* ============= MULTI-PAGE ADDITIONS ============= */
  .nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-links a.active::after { left: 0; width: 100%; }

  .page-header {
    padding: 130px 32px 60px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .page-header .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .page-header h1 {
    font-family: var(--display);                /* Playfair Display */
    font-size: clamp(50px, 7.8vw, 104px);
    font-weight: 700;                            /* Playfair Bold = magazine headline */
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -0.018em;                    /* tight = editorial confidence */
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--text);
    text-transform: none;
    text-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.12);
  }
  .page-header h1 .accent {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-shadow) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-shadow: none;
  }
  .page-header .lead {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px);
    color: var(--text);
    max-width: var(--max-prose);
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  }

  .explore-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--gold-line);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  }
  .explore-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.55), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.7));
    padding: 44px 30px 36px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    text-align: left;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .explore-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 30px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: width 0.6s ease;
  }
  .explore-card:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.25), rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.55));
  }
  .explore-card:hover::after { width: 100%; }
  .explore-card .num {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-wider);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .explore-card .nm {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 22px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .explore-card .desc {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #E8E0D0;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .explore-card .arr {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  }
  .explore-card:hover .arr { transform: translateX(6px); }

  .home-preview {
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* ============= HAMBURGER (MOBILE NAV) ============= */
  .hamburger {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 2px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: none;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 110;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .hamburger:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
  .hamburger span {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    left: 12px; right: 12px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
  }
  .hamburger span:nth-child(1) { top: 16px; }
  .hamburger span:nth-child(2) { top: 22px; }
  .hamburger span:nth-child(3) { top: 28px; }
  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { top: 22px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { top: 22px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }
  @media (max-width: 820px) {
    .hamburger { display: block; cursor: pointer; }
  }

  .mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 105;
    background: rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 28px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  }
  .mobile-menu.open {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .mobile-menu .sigil {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.45;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    animation: spin 60s linear infinite;
  }
  .mobile-menu a {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 17px;
    letter-spacing: 0.42em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .mobile-menu a:hover, .mobile-menu a.active {
    color: var(--gold);
    border-bottom-color: var(--gold-line);
    letter-spacing: 0.48em;
  }
  .mobile-menu .menu-foot {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 36px; left: 0; right: 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }
  body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }

  /* ============= SITE FOOTER ============= */
  .site-footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.55), rgba(5, 3, 12, 0.92));
    padding: 56px 32px 32px;
    margin-top: 80px;
  }
  .footer-inner {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-family: var(--wordmark);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .footer-brand svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--gold); }
  /* Footer brand using the real assets */
  .footer-brand-mark { width: 30px; height: 30px; display: block; object-fit: contain; }
  .footer-brand-word { height: 20px; width: auto; display: block; }
  .footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 26px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-links a {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-wider);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  /* Footer founding-member link — soft gold pill to highlight the offer */
  .footer-links a.footer-founding {
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.06);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .footer-links a.footer-founding:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.16);
    border-color: var(--gold);
  }
  .footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .footer-social a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.25);
  }
  .footer-meta {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 30px auto 0;
    padding-top: 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.08);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-wider);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: var(--lh-loose);
  }
  .footer-meta .accent { color: var(--gold); }
  @media (max-width: 760px) {
    .footer-inner {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      text-align: center;
      gap: 22px;
    }
    .footer-brand { justify-content: center; }
    .footer-social { justify-content: center; }
    .site-footer { padding: 44px 24px 28px; }
  }

  /* ============= "BEGIN HERE" TAG ============= */
  .tag-begin {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 5px 11px;
    z-index: 3;
  }

  /* ============= REFINEMENT: marquee + zodiac + explore glow ============= */
  /* Marquee delayed fade-in so it doesn't compete with hero on load */
  .marquee {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeIn 1.4s ease 2.2s forwards;
  }

  /* Zodiac wheel — recede until in view, then settle in */
  .zodiac-wheel { opacity: 0.42; transition: opacity 1.4s ease; }
  .zodiac-wheel.visible { opacity: 1; }

  /* Explore-card mouse-glow parity with .service */
  .explore-card { background-clip: padding-box; }
  .explore-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.10), transparent 55%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .explore-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

  /* Tagline weight floor on smaller screens for readability */
  @media (max-width: 760px) {
    .hero-tag, .practice-card p, .service-desc, .section-sub, .explore-card .desc {
      font-weight: 400;
    }
  }

  /* Soften decorative layers on small screens */
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ambient { opacity: 0.7; }
  }

  /* ============= CINEMATIC LAYER — heavier animation, GPU only ============= */

  /* (legacy moon-breathe removed — was the second-heaviest paint cost on the page,
     re-rasterizing four drop-shadow blurs at 60fps.
     Photographic moon now uses static drop-shadow + transform-only drift/spin.) */

  /* ============= WHAT WE HOLD — 5 PILLARS (About page) ============= */
  .pillars {
    padding: 92px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .pillar-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--gold-line);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    margin-top: 64px;
  }
  .pillar {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.55), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.7));
    padding: 40px 28px 36px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    text-align: left;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
  }
  .pillar:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.25), rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.55));
  }
  .pillar-mark {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-wider);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .pillar h3 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 24px);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--text);
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .pillar p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #E8E0D0;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
  }
  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* Lunar Letter pair line */
  .lunar-pair {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    max-width: 540px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  }

  /* HERO H1 + PAGE-HEADER H1 — cinematic reveal across every page.
     Blur-clear + rise + slight scale on a luxurious ease. */
  .hero h1,
  .page-header h1 {
    animation: heroWordReveal 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.6s both;
    transform-origin: 50% 60%;
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
  }
  .hero h1 { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
  @keyframes heroWordReveal {
    0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(48px) scale(0.96); filter: blur(8px); }
    60%  { opacity: 1; filter: blur(0); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); filter: blur(0); }
  }
  /* Page-header lead + eyebrow stagger after the h1 */
  .page-header .eyebrow,
  .page-header .lead {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  }
  .page-header .eyebrow { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
  .page-header .lead    { animation-delay: 1.1s; }

  /* Shooting stars removed — DOM creation/teardown + animation was spiking GC. */
  .shooting-star { display: none; }

  /* Showcase reveal removed entirely — observer + transitions on 5 scenes was
     measurable cost on slow scrolls. Scenes are static now; the .reveal
     fade-up still applies at the section level. */

  /* 3D TILT base — make sure card transitions are smooth when leaving */
  .service, .explore-card, .showcase-grid .showcase, .contact-item, .howit-step, .practice-card {
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  }

  /* HOVER LIFT on showcase scenes (large cinematic SVGs) */
  .showcase-scene {
    transition:
      transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
      box-shadow 0.6s ease,
      border-color 0.6s ease;
  }
  .showcase:hover .showcase-scene {
    transform: scale(1.015) translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow:
      0 30px 80px rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.18),
      0 0 80px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.10);
  }

  /* HERO PARTICLES — a wider drift radius for more visible motion */
  .hero-particle {
    animation: float-up 13s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero h1 { animation: none !important; opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }
    .shooting-star { display: none; }
    .showcase-scene { transform: none; }
    .showcase-scene svg * { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  }

  /* ============= HERO CHIPS — founding-member + app-launch chips on the home hero ============= */
  .hero-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 36px auto 0;
    max-width: 96vw;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.4s ease 2s forwards;
  }
  .hero-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.06);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-wider);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
  }
  .hero-chip .dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold);
    animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .hero-chip .dot-purple {
    background: var(--purple-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--purple-light);
  }
  .hero-chip .arrow { transition: transform 0.4s ease; }

  /* Founding-member variant — louder, gold-filled */
  .hero-chip-founding {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.15), rgba(240, 218, 140, 0.08));
    border-color: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.42);
    color: var(--text);
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .hero-chip-founding:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.22), rgba(240, 218, 140, 0.14));
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.28);
  }
  .hero-chip-founding:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
  .hero-chip-founding .accent {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-transform: none;
    font-weight: var(--w-semibold);
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-right: 2px;
  }
  .hero-chip-founding .hero-chip-label { letter-spacing: var(--ls-wider); }
  .hero-chip-founding .arrow { color: var(--gold); font-weight: var(--w-medium); }

  /* ============= FOUNDING MEMBER BANNER (home, between hero & explore-grid) ============= */
  .founding-banner {
    padding: 64px 32px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 18% 50%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.10), transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 82% 50%, rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.10), transparent 55%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  }
  .founding-inner {
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .founding-mark {
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
    color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.4));
  }
  .founding-mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

  .founding-text { text-align: left; }
  .founding-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-wider);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.08);
  }
  .founding-title {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .founding-title .accent {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .founding-lead {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: var(--lh-snug);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .founding-cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .founding-sub {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-wider);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .founding-inner {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 24px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .founding-mark { margin: 0 auto; }
    .founding-text { text-align: center; }
    .founding-cta { align-items: center; }
    .founding-lead { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  }

  /* ============= FOUNDING STRIP (practices page, thin variant above services) ============= */
  .founding-strip {
    padding: 28px 32px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.08), rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.06)),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(58, 22, 101, 0.18), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.22));
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  }
  .founding-strip-inner {
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .founding-strip .founding-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .founding-strip-title {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 20px);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0;
  }
  .founding-strip-title .accent {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.1em;
  }
  .founding-strip-sub {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-top: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  }
  .founding-strip .btn { padding: 14px 26px; font-size: 12px; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .founding-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 18px; }
    .founding-strip .btn { justify-self: center; }
  }

  /* ============= FOUNDING CALLOUT (practices page, slim) ============= */
  .founding-callout {
    margin: 64px auto 0;
    max-width: 760px;
    padding: 44px 40px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.4);
    border-radius: 4px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.16), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(58, 22, 101, 0.32), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.55));
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  }
  .founding-callout .founding-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .founding-callout-title {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.06;
    letter-spacing: -0.012em;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .founding-callout-title .accent {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .founding-callout-lead {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: var(--lh-snug);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto 26px;
  }
  .founding-callout-sub {
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-wider);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .founding-callout { padding: 36px 24px 32px; margin-top: 48px; }
  }

  /* ============= APP LAUNCH CALLOUT ============= */
  .app-callout {
    margin: 88px auto 0;
    max-width: 760px;
    padding: 56px 48px 52px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 4px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.10), transparent 65%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.10), transparent 65%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(58, 22, 101, 0.32), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.55));
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  }
  .app-callout::before,
  .app-callout::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    width: 80px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  .app-callout::before { top: 0; }
  .app-callout::after  { bottom: 0; }

  .app-callout-mark {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.95;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.4));
  }
  .app-callout-mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

  .app-callout-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-wider);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.06);
  }

  .app-callout-title {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.06;
    letter-spacing: -0.012em;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .app-callout-title .accent {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  .app-callout-lead {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--w-body);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: var(--lh-snug);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
  }

  .app-callout-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px 14px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .app-callout-pill {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: var(--w-medium);
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-wider);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 100px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .app-callout-pill .dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold);
    animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  .app-callout-cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .app-callout-sub {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .app-callout { padding: 44px 28px 40px; margin-top: 64px; }
    .app-callout-lead { font-size: var(--text-md); }
  }

  /* ============================================================
     READABILITY + ALIGNMENT POLISH — final pass
     Lifts the smallest text to a legible floor and tightens the
     vertical rhythm of section heads, cards, and pages so columns
     align cleanly across the site. ============================ */

  /* No body-reading text below 12px. Decorative icons (.hero-divider
     .diamond) are still allowed their 9px chevron. */
  .testi-meta,
  .master-num,
  .master-city,
  .master-email,
  .master-promise,
  .master-coming .label,
  .team-role,
  .team-edu,
  .team-meta span,
  .vm-card .lbl,
  .pledge .x,
  .footer-meta,
  .footer-bottom .copy,
  .footer-bottom .b-pill,
  .lunar-promise,
  .scroll-hint span,
  .marquee-item span,
  .founding-sub,
  .founding-strip-sub,
  .app-callout-pill {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  /* Section-head: consistent centred rhythm across every page */
  .section-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
    max-width: 740px;
  }
  .section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .section-head h2       { margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .section-head .section-sub,
  .section-head p.lead   { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

  /* Page-header: same centered hierarchy with breathing room */
  .page-header {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 160px 24px 80px;
  }
  .page-header .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .page-header h1       { margin-bottom: 26px; }
  .page-header .lead    { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

  /* Contact grid: equal-height cards, perfectly centered content */
  .contact-grid { align-items: stretch; }
  .contact-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .contact-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 44px;
  }

  /* Explore grid: equal heights, consistent inner alignment */
  .explore-grid { align-items: stretch; }
  .explore-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .explore-card .arr { margin-top: auto; }

  /* Service / showcase cards: cleaner vertical alignment */
  .service { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .service-name + .service-desc { margin-top: 6px; }

  /* FAQ: align the +/− marker baseline to the question */
  .faq-item summary { align-items: baseline; }

  /* Footer: tighten the three-row layout */
  .site-footer .footer-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .site-footer .footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 22px;
  }
  .footer-meta {
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  /* Pillar cards (About): align left edges, top-baseline title */
  .pillar { align-items: flex-start; }
  .pillar h3 { margin-top: 4px; }

  /* Vision/Mission cards: consistent inner padding + top-aligned label */
  .vm-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  /* Mobile breakpoint: prevent eyebrow letter-spacing from breaking layout */
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .eyebrow { letter-spacing: 0.18em; }
    .hero-subtag { letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
    .page-header { padding: 130px 20px 60px; }
    .section-head { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  }

  /* ============================================================
     POLISH-PASS FINAL OVERRIDES — type rhythm + section padding
     Unifies the 80/90/92/100/112 padding values into one token.
     Last in source so wins specificity ties against earlier rules. */
  section,
  .vision-section,
  .pillars,
  .conduct,
  .home-preview,
  .masters,
  .origin {
    padding-top: var(--section-pad);
    padding-bottom: var(--section-pad);
  }

  /* Page-header rhythm */
  .page-header {
    padding: 160px 24px 80px;
  }

  /* Section-head spacing — eyebrow → h2 → sub vertical rhythm */
  .section-head {
    margin-bottom: 56px;
  }
  .section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .section-head .section-sub,
  .section-head .lead { margin-top: 0; }

  /* Hero badge — slightly tighter for harmony with the new wordmark */
  .hero-badge { letter-spacing: 0.28em; font-size: 12px; }

  /* Mobile rhythm */
  @media (max-width: 760px) {
    section,
    .vision-section,
    .pillars,
    .conduct,
    .home-preview,
    .masters,
    .origin {
      padding-top: var(--section-pad-mobile);
      padding-bottom: var(--section-pad-mobile);
    }
    .page-header { padding: 120px 20px 56px; }
    .section-head { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  }

  /* ============================================================
     FINAL SHORTCOMINGS PASS — design + brand fixes
     ============================================================ */

  /* Hero badge: more breathing room above the Cinzel wordmark */
  .home-hero .hero-badge { margin-bottom: 56px; }

  /* Founding banner h2: muted — promotional should not outweigh philosophical */
  .founding-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 44px) !important;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .founding-lead { font-size: 16px; }

  /* Explore card numerals: tuck top-right, smaller, lower contrast so they don't fight the card title */
  .explore-card { position: relative; }
  .explore-card .num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 26px;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.55;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .explore-card .nm { margin-top: 0; }

  /* About pull-quote: this is the strongest writing on the site — let it lead */
  .origin-pullquote {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 26px) !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin: 48px auto 40px !important;
    max-width: 56ch;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  }
  .origin-pullquote .accent { font-weight: 500; }

  /* Footer-meta: break into cluster on desktop, single column on mobile */
  .footer-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px 18px;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 16px auto 0;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* Cap mobile breathing on hero badge */
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .home-hero .hero-badge { margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .origin-pullquote {
      margin: 36px auto 32px !important;
      padding: 22px 16px;
    }
  }

  /* ============================================================
     9.3 PUSH — narrative content blocks
     "How we choose", "Who comes to us", editorial pullquotes, blog
     ============================================================ */

  .narrow-container {
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
  }

  /* "How we choose" — vetting criteria grid */
  .choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--gold-line);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    margin: 56px 0 48px;
  }
  .choose-item {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.55), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.7));
    padding: 36px 32px 34px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    text-align: left;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
  }
  .choose-item:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.22), rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.55));
  }
  .choose-mark {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .choose-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2vw, 28px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--text);
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .choose-item p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #E8E0D0;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .choose-closing {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 56ch;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  @media (max-width: 760px) {
    .choose-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* "Who comes to us" — archetype stack */
  .who-comes { padding: 92px 0 100px; position: relative; }
  .who-stack {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 48px 0 40px;
  }
  .who-stack p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px);
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #E8E0D0;
    margin: 0 auto 12px;
    max-width: 52ch;
  }
  .who-stack p.who-final {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-top: 22px;
  }
  .who-closing {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--text);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 52ch;
    margin: 32px auto 0;
  }

  /* Editorial pullquote — full-bleed cinematic moment */
  .editorial-pullquote {
    padding: 120px 32px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
  }
  .editorial-pullquote::before,
  .editorial-pullquote::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 80px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
  }
  .editorial-pullquote::after { margin: 28px auto 0; }
  .editorial-pullquote blockquote {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 60px);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: -0.012em;
    color: var(--text);
    max-width: 22ch;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .editorial-pullquote .accent {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold), var(--gold-shadow));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .editorial-pullquote cite {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 22px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  @media (max-width: 760px) {
    .editorial-pullquote { padding: 80px 24px; }
  }

  /* ============= BLOG INDEX + POST ============= */
  .blog-list {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--gold-line);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    margin: 48px 0;
  }
  .blog-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.55), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.7));
    padding: 40px 36px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: block;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
  }
  .blog-card:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.22), rgba(32, 14, 56, 0.55));
  }
  .blog-card .blog-meta {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .blog-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 36px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.008em;
  }
  .blog-card .blog-excerpt {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #E8E0D0;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .blog-card .blog-read {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  /* Blog post body */
  .blog-post {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 32px 100px;
  }
  .blog-post .post-meta {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .blog-post h1 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.04;
    letter-spacing: -0.012em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .blog-post .post-lead {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  .blog-post h2 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(26px, 2.4vw, 34px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.008em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 56px 0 18px;
  }
  .blog-post h3 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 36px 0 14px;
  }
  .blog-post p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #E8E0D0;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .blog-post blockquote {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 8px 0 8px 24px;
    margin: 32px 0;
  }
  .blog-post ul, .blog-post ol {
    margin: 0 0 22px 24px;
    color: #E8E0D0;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .blog-post li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .blog-post .post-footer {
    margin-top: 64px;
    padding-top: 36px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    text-align: center;
  }
  .blog-post .post-footer p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  /* ============================================================
     9.5+ PUSH — final UI polish overrides (last in source)
     ============================================================ */

  /* Marquee — slower, more meditative */
  .marquee-track {
    animation-duration: 90s !important;
  }
  .marquee:hover .marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
  .marquee {
    opacity: 0.78;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
  }
  .marquee:hover { opacity: 1; }

  /* Hero height — keep CTAs above the fold */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: 110px 32px 80px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 760px) {
    .hero { padding: 100px 24px 60px; }
  }

  /* Explore-card hover state — subtle lift + gold accent line */
  .explore-card {
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                background 0.4s ease,
                box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  }
  .explore-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 50%;
    width: 0; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }
  .explore-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.10),
                0 0 60px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.08);
  }
  .explore-card:hover::after { width: 88%; }
  .explore-card:hover .arr {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }
  .explore-card .arr {
    transition: color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
  }

  /* Footer — three-row premium structure */
  .site-footer .footer-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    justify-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 56px 32px 28px;
  }
  .site-footer .footer-brand {
    font-family: var(--wordmark, 'Cinzel'), var(--display);
    font-size: 17px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .site-footer .footer-brand svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--gold); }
  .site-footer .footer-links {
    gap: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .site-footer .footer-links a {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .site-footer .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .site-footer .footer-links .footer-founding {
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 0.5px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
  }
  .site-footer .footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .site-footer .footer-social a {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .site-footer .footer-social a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .site-footer .footer-meta {
    padding: 24px 32px;
    border-top: 0.5px solid var(--gold-line);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }
  @media (max-width: 760px) {
    .site-footer .footer-links { gap: 18px; }
    .site-footer .footer-meta { font-size: 11px; padding: 20px 24px; }
  }

  /* ============= FOUNDER NOTE ============= */
  .founder-note {
    padding: 80px 24px 100px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .founder-note-inner {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .founder-note-mark {
    display: block;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  .founder-note-mark svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
  .founder-note .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .founder-note h2 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.008em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 44px;
  }
  .founder-prose {
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 60ch;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .founder-prose p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #E8E0D0;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .founder-prose p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .founder-signoff {
    margin-top: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .founder-signature {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  }
  .founder-place {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
  }
  @media (max-width: 760px) {
    .founder-note { padding: 60px 22px 80px; }
    .founder-prose p { font-size: 18px; }
  }

  /* Lunar Letter page */
  .lunar-letter-page {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 32px 100px;
  }
  .lunar-letter-page .letter-meta {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .lunar-letter-page h1 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(38px, 4.6vw, 60px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.012em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .lunar-letter-page .letter-date {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .lunar-letter-page h2 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 48px 0 16px;
  }
  .lunar-letter-page p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #E8E0D0;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .lunar-letter-page .letter-signoff {
    margin-top: 56px;
    padding-top: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     THE GUIDE — concierge chat widget (rule-based)
     ======================================================== */
  .guide-launcher {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 200;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, var(--gold-light), var(--gold) 60%, var(--gold-shadow));
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--bg);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    animation: guide-pulse 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .guide-launcher:hover {
    transform: scale(1.07);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.6);
  }
  .guide-launcher svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; display: block; }
  /* New brand-mark launcher icon — the actual White Magic sigil on the gold orb */
  .guide-launcher-mark {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    /* Slight inner dark shadow keeps the white logo from washing out on gold */
    filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.5));
  }
  @keyframes guide-pulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.4); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.5), 0 0 0 14px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0); }
  }
  .guide-launcher-label {
    position: absolute;
    right: 74px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(15, 8, 40, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 9px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .guide-launcher:hover .guide-launcher-label { opacity: 1; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .guide-launcher { animation: none; }
  }

  .guide-panel {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 96px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 199;
    width: 420px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 48px);
    height: 600px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 140px);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 10, 48, 0.98), rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.99));
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 60px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .guide-panel.open {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .guide-head {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.04);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .guide-head-mark {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--bg);
  }
  .guide-head-mark svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .guide-head-mark img {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 1px rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.4));
  }
  .guide-head-text { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
  .guide-head-name {
    font-family: var(--decor);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .guide-head-status {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-top: 5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .guide-head-status::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #5ec97a;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(94, 201, 122, 0.7);
  }
  .guide-close {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    color: var(--gold);
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: background 0.2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .guide-close:hover { background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.1); }

  .guide-thread {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 20px 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
  }
  .guide-thread::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
  .guide-thread::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold-line); border-radius: 2px; }

  .guide-msg {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding: 13px 17px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    max-width: 88%;
    animation: guide-msg-in 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    word-wrap: break-word;
  }
  @keyframes guide-msg-in {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  .guide-msg.bot {
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    color: var(--text);
    align-self: flex-start;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 4px;
  }
  .guide-msg.user {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    color: var(--bg);
    align-self: flex-end;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: normal;
  }
  .guide-msg em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }
  .guide-msg.user em { color: var(--bg); opacity: 0.85; }
  .guide-msg a { color: var(--gold-light); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
  .guide-msg a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .guide-msg.bot strong { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }

  .guide-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 7px;
    margin: 4px 0 2px;
    align-self: stretch;
    animation: guide-msg-in 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }
  .guide-chip {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    color: var(--text);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 15px;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    text-decoration: none;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .guide-chip:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateX(2px);
  }
  .guide-chip .arrow {
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.7;
    font-size: 11px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .guide-typing {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 14px;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 4px;
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
  .guide-typing span {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: guide-typing-dot 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .guide-typing span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
  .guide-typing span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
  @keyframes guide-typing-dot {
    0%, 60%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: translateY(0); }
    30%           { opacity: 1;   transform: translateY(-3px); }
  }

  .guide-foot {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    background: rgba(15, 8, 40, 0.5);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .guide-input {
    flex: 1;
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    color: var(--text);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 16px;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .guide-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-dim); font-style: italic; opacity: 0.6; }
  .guide-input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.07); }
  .guide-send {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    border: none;
    color: var(--bg);
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.15s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .guide-send:hover { transform: scale(1.06); }
  .guide-send svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }

  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .guide-launcher { bottom: 16px; right: 16px; width: 54px; height: 54px; }
    .guide-launcher svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
    .guide-launcher-label { display: none; }
    .guide-panel {
      bottom: 80px;
      right: 12px;
      left: 12px;
      width: auto;
      max-width: none;
      height: calc(100vh - 110px);
      border-radius: 20px;
    }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     EDITORIAL HERO (v3-36) — static, pullquote-centric.
     Overrides everything above for the home page only.
     ======================================================== */

  /* Kill all moving decoration site-wide on the new hero */
  .hero-editorial .orbit-system,
  .hero-editorial .mandala-bg,
  .hero-editorial .hero-particle,
  .hero-editorial .embers,
  .hero-editorial .aurora,
  .hero-editorial::before,
  .hero-editorial::after { display: none !important; content: none !important; }

  .hero-editorial {
    position: relative;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 90px);
    padding: 80px 24px 100px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 35%, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0.18), transparent 65%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.10), transparent 70%);
  }

  /* ============= COSMOS (v3-37) — photographic backdrop ============= */
  .hero-cosmos {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* Drifting nebulae — soft colored gas clouds */
  .nebula {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(70px);
    opacity: 0.62;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
  }
  .nebula--gold {
    width: 620px; height: 620px;
    top: 8%; left: 8%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 228, 165, 0.45) 0%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.20) 35%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0) 70%);
    animation: nebula-drift-a 26s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .nebula--violet {
    width: 720px; height: 720px;
    top: 24%; right: 4%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(180, 120, 255, 0.42) 0%, rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.22) 35%, rgba(91, 42, 159, 0) 70%);
    animation: nebula-drift-b 32s ease-in-out -10s infinite;
  }
  .nebula--magenta {
    width: 540px; height: 540px;
    bottom: 12%; left: 28%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 120, 200, 0.32) 0%, rgba(190, 90, 170, 0.16) 35%, rgba(180, 90, 160, 0) 70%);
    animation: nebula-drift-c 38s ease-in-out -18s infinite;
  }
  .nebula--deep {
    width: 800px; height: 800px;
    top: 35%; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(76, 32, 140, 0.32) 0%, rgba(45, 20, 86, 0.18) 40%, rgba(20, 8, 48, 0) 70%);
    animation: nebula-drift-d 42s ease-in-out -22s infinite;
    z-index: -1;
  }
  @keyframes nebula-drift-a {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0)         scale(1);    opacity: 0.62; }
    33%      { transform: translate(50px, -38px)  scale(1.10); opacity: 0.78; }
    66%      { transform: translate(-30px, 28px)  scale(0.94); opacity: 0.52; }
  }
  @keyframes nebula-drift-b {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0)         scale(1);    opacity: 0.55; }
    50%      { transform: translate(-44px, 36px)  scale(1.08); opacity: 0.72; }
  }
  @keyframes nebula-drift-c {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0)         scale(0.95); opacity: 0.48; }
    50%      { transform: translate(38px, -28px)  scale(1.10); opacity: 0.66; }
  }
  @keyframes nebula-drift-d {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, 0)        scale(1);    opacity: 0.45; }
    50%      { transform: translate(calc(-50% + 24px), 32px) scale(1.06); opacity: 0.60; }
  }

  /* Aurora ribbon — soft diagonal wash */
  .aurora-ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    width: 140%; height: 280px;
    left: -20%; top: 28%;
    background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.18) 25%,
      rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.24) 50%,
      rgba(232, 120, 200, 0.16) 72%,
      transparent 100%
    );
    filter: blur(70px);
    transform: rotate(-9deg);
    animation: aurora-wave 34s ease-in-out infinite;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
  }
  @keyframes aurora-wave {
    0%, 100% { transform: rotate(-9deg) translate(0, 0);            opacity: 0.7; }
    50%      { transform: rotate(-6deg) translate(60px, -28px);     opacity: 1; }
  }

  /* Twinkling foreground stars */
  .twinkles { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
  .twinkle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 2px; height: 2px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85), 0 0 10px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.30);
    animation: twinkle var(--du, 5s) ease-in-out var(--d, 0s) infinite;
  }
  .twinkle--gold {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(244, 228, 165, 0.95), 0 0 16px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.50);
  }
  .twinkle--big {
    width: 3px; height: 3px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(244, 228, 165, 0.95), 0 0 22px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.60);
  }
  @keyframes twinkle {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.15; transform: scale(0.6); }
    50%      { opacity: 1;    transform: scale(1.4); }
  }

  /* Photoreal moon — drop-shadowed, breathing softly */
  .cosmos-moon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: min(80vh, 720px);
    height: min(80vh, 720px);
    z-index: 1;
    filter:
      drop-shadow(0 0 50px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.25))
      drop-shadow(0 0 120px rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.18));
    animation: moon-breathe 16s ease-in-out infinite;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  /* The zodiac variant gets a softer cooler halo */
  .cosmos-moon--zodiac {
    filter:
      drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(220, 160, 240, 0.30))
      drop-shadow(0 0 140px rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.22));
  }
  .cosmos-moon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
  @keyframes moon-breathe {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);     }
    50%      { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.015); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .cosmos-moon { width: 92vw; height: 92vw; }
  }

  /* Faint zodiac constellation ring around the moon */
  .cosmos-constellation {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: min(96vh, 1000px);
    height: min(96vh, 1000px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.6;
    animation: constellation-rotate 240s linear infinite;
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .cosmos-constellation { width: 100vw; height: 100vw; opacity: 0.42; }
  }
  /* Very slow rotation — nearly imperceptible but adds depth */
  @keyframes constellation-rotate {
    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
  }

  /* Reduced motion: everything calms down */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .nebula,
    .aurora-ribbon,
    .twinkle,
    .cosmos-moon,
    .cosmos-constellation { animation: none !important; }
  }

  /* ============= PHOTO HERO (v3-44) — clean column, baked text hidden by veil ============= */
  .hero-photo {
    position: relative;
    min-height: min(88vh, 820px);
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    background: #0a0418;
  }
  .hero-photo-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8%;  /* extra room so the scale animation never reveals edges */
    width: 116%;
    height: 116%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center;
    z-index: 0;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Slow living drift — scale pulse + parallax-like pan */
    animation: hero-cosmos-drift 50s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  @keyframes hero-cosmos-drift {
    0%   { transform: scale(1.00) translate( 0%,  0%); }
    25%  { transform: scale(1.06) translate(-2%, -1.2%); }
    50%  { transform: scale(1.10) translate( 1.4%, -1.8%); }
    75%  { transform: scale(1.05) translate( 2%,  1.4%); }
    100% { transform: scale(1.02) translate(-1.2%, 0.8%); }
  }
  /* Light veil — the procedural backdrop has no baked text to hide, so we keep it
     atmospheric (cosmic mood) without crushing the nebula colors */
  .hero-photo-veil {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,
        rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.20) 0%,
        rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.45) 70%,
        rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.80) 100%
      );
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-photo-bg { animation: none !important; }
  }

  /* ============= SIGIL + WORDMARK + TAGLINE OVERLAY ============= */
  .hero-photo .hero-sigil {
    width: clamp(96px, 11vw, 140px);
    height: clamp(96px, 11vw, 140px);
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.22));
  }
  .hero-photo .hero-wordmark-img {
    height: clamp(36px, 4.4vw, 56px);
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.14));
  }
  /* Tagline at READABLE size — no longer a huge headline */
  .hero-photo .hero-quote {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px);
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text);
    max-width: 62ch;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    text-wrap: balance;
    text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.8);
  }
  .hero-photo .hero-quote .accent {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .hero-photo .hero-quote-attr {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.36em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-photo-bg { animation: none !important; }
  }

  /* All overlay text + actions sit in one centered flex column.
     Removes absolute positioning that was overlapping the image's brand mark. */
  .hero-photo .hero-editorial-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 60px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-photo .hero-eyebrow      { margin: 0 0 28px; }
  .hero-photo .hero-quote        { margin: 0 0 22px; }
  .hero-photo .hero-quote-attr   { margin: 0 0 36px; }
  .hero-photo .hero-cta {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
  }
  .hero-photo .hero-chips {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0;
  }
  /* Tighter chip styling inside the photo hero so they fit side-by-side */
  .hero-photo .hero-chip {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    padding: 8px 18px;
  }
  .hero-photo .hero-chip-app { max-width: 380px; }
  /* Scroll hint — hidden on the photo hero; the marquee below makes it obvious */
  .hero-photo .scroll-hint { display: none; }

  .hero-editorial-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Sigil + wordmark — static, modest scale (NOT the focal point) */
  .hero-mark {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .hero-sigil {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.30));
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) { .hero-sigil { width: 54px; height: 54px; } }
  .hero-wordmark {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-size: 17px;
    letter-spacing: 0.34em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-indent: 0.34em;
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) { .hero-wordmark { font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.30em; } }

  /* Eyebrow — "Not predictions · Directions" with side rules */
  .hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow .rule {
    width: 56px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hero-eyebrow { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .hero-eyebrow .rule { width: 36px; }
  }

  /* The pullquote — the new hero centerpiece */
  .hero-quote {
    font-family: var(--serif);                          /* Cormorant Garamond, italic */
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4.6vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    color: var(--text);
    max-width: 18ch;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    text-wrap: balance;
    text-shadow:
      0 0 60px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.14),
      0 0 120px rgba(157, 93, 232, 0.08);
  }
  .hero-quote .accent {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 60%, var(--gold-shadow) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hero-quote { font-size: clamp(26px, 7vw, 38px); max-width: 16ch; }
  }

  /* Attribution under the quote — small Cinzel caps */
  .hero-quote-attr {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.36em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hero-quote-attr { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; margin-bottom: 36px; }
  }

  /* CTAs */
  .hero-editorial .hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Chips */
  .hero-editorial .hero-chips {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  /* Descend hint stays */
  .hero-editorial .scroll-hint {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 48px;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Suppress legacy hero animations entirely */
  .hero-editorial h1,
  .hero-editorial .hero-divider,
  .hero-editorial .hero-tag,
  .hero-editorial .hero-subtag,
  .hero-editorial .hero-badge { display: none !important; }

  /* ========================================================
     MOBILE — focused pass for phones (v3-48)
     ======================================================== */

  /* Phones (≤640px) */
  @media (max-width: 640px) {

    /* Photo hero — tighter sigil, wordmark, tagline + comfortable padding */
    .hero-photo {
      min-height: calc(100svh - 80px);  /* svh handles iOS Safari URL-bar dance */
      padding: 0;
    }
    .hero-photo .hero-editorial-inner {
      padding: 40px 22px 32px;
      gap: 0;
    }
    .hero-photo .hero-sigil  { width: 78px;  height: 78px;  margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .hero-photo .hero-wordmark-img { height: 30px;  margin-bottom: 24px; }
    .hero-photo .hero-quote  {
      font-size: 19px;
      line-height: 1.5;
      max-width: 28ch;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .hero-photo .hero-quote-attr { font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; margin-bottom: 24px; }

    /* CTAs go full-width and stack vertically — easier to tap */
    .hero-photo .hero-cta {
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 320px;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .hero-photo .hero-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 13px 20px; }

    /* Chips stack vertically and fit the phone width */
    .hero-photo .hero-chips {
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 8px;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 320px;
    }
    .hero-photo .hero-chip {
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 9.5px;
      letter-spacing: 0.20em;
      padding: 8px 14px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-photo .hero-chip-app { max-width: none; }

    /* Marquee — faster spin and a touch smaller on mobile */
    .marquee-item { font-size: 12px; padding: 14px 0; }

    /* Founding banner — vertical stack with proper breathing room */
    .founding-banner { padding: 56px 22px; }
    .founding-inner { gap: 18px; text-align: center; }
    .founding-title { font-size: clamp(26px, 8vw, 34px) !important; }
    .founding-lead  { font-size: 15px; }
    .founding-cta   { width: 100%; }
    .founding-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

    /* Explore-card grid — already responsive, but tighten paddings */
    .home-preview { padding: 56px 0; }
    .explore-card { padding: 24px 22px; }

    /* Page-header (about/practices/brands/connect) — tighter */
    .page-header { padding: 80px 22px 32px; }
    .page-header h1 { font-size: clamp(34px, 9vw, 48px); }
    .page-header .lead { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; }

    /* Origin section — already shrunken but make sure mobile is comfortable */
    .origin { padding: 56px 0; }
    .origin-inner { padding: 0 22px; }
    .origin .origin-h1 { font-size: clamp(28px, 9vw, 42px); margin-bottom: 28px; }
    .origin-lead { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
    .origin-prose p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .origin-pullquote {
      font-size: 16px !important;
      line-height: 1.6 !important;
      padding: 22px 18px !important;
      margin: 32px auto 28px !important;
      max-width: 100%;
    }
    .origin-signoff { font-size: 18px; }

    /* Code of Conduct */
    .conduct { padding: 56px 0; }
    .conduct-wrap { padding: 44px 22px; }
    .conduct h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 8vw, 36px); }
    .conduct-signoff { font-size: 15px; }

    /* Pillar grid — already 1-col, just confirm spacing */
    .pillars { padding: 56px 0; }
    .pillar { padding: 22px 20px; }

    /* Brand offering cards — already responsive */
    .offer-card { padding: 32px 24px 28px; }
    .offer-card h3 { font-size: 19px; }
    .offer-card p { font-size: 15px; }
    .offer-icon-frame { width: 78px; height: 78px; }
    .offer-icon-frame svg { width: 42px; height: 42px; }

    /* Contact items (connect page) — tighter */
    .contact-item { padding: 24px 20px; }

    /* Lunar Letter signup */
    .lunar { padding: 56px 22px; }
    .lunar-inner h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 9vw, 38px); }
    .lunar-form { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
    .lunar-form input,
    .lunar-form button { width: 100%; }

    /* FAQ accordion */
    .faq-item summary { font-size: 16px; padding: 18px 0; }
    .faq-item .answer { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; }

    /* Footer — single column */
    .footer-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; text-align: center; }
    .footer-links { justify-content: center; gap: 14px 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .footer-meta  { font-size: 11px; padding: 0 16px; }

    /* Nav already uses hamburger below 820px — confirm mobile menu padding */
    .mobile-menu a { font-size: 22px; padding: 16px 0; }
  }

  /* ============= JOIN US — distinct nav pill ============= */
  .nav-links .nav-join {
    margin-left: 14px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.10), rgba(244, 228, 165, 0.06));
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }
  .nav-links .nav-join:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.22), rgba(244, 228, 165, 0.14));
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.18);
  }
  /* Don't show the active underline on the Join us pill */
  .nav-links .nav-join.active::after { display: none; }
  /* Mobile menu — Join us styled as a gold-rimmed CTA */
  .mobile-menu .mobile-join {
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.08);
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  @media (max-width: 980px) {
    .nav-links .nav-join { margin-left: 8px; padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 11px; }
  }

  /* ============= LUNAR LETTER · COSMOS VARIANT (moon-zodiac bg) ============= */
  .lunar-cosmos {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 720px;
    padding: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    background: #0a0418;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.18);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.18);
  }
  .lunar-cosmos .lunar-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center;
    z-index: 0;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* INTENTIONALLY no animation */
  }
  .lunar-cosmos .lunar-veil {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.30) 0%, rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.65) 75%, rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.92) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .lunar-cosmos .lunar-moon { display: none; } /* hide the old CSS moon — replaced by photo bg */
  .lunar-cosmos .lunar-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 88px 24px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .lunar-cosmos .lunar-tagline {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(12px, 1.4vw, 16px);
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(245, 235, 220, 0.95);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
    max-width: 30ch;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.8);
  }
  .lunar-cosmos .lunar-tagline .accent {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .lunar-cosmos .eyebrow {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .lunar-cosmos h2 {
    text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.7);
  }
  .lunar-cosmos p {
    text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.6);
    max-width: 52ch;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  /* Translucent form on top of the moon */
  .lunar-cosmos .lunar-form input {
    background: rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.50);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }
  .lunar-cosmos .lunar-promise {
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.6);
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .lunar-cosmos { min-height: 600px; }
    .lunar-cosmos .lunar-inner { padding: 60px 18px; }
    .lunar-cosmos .lunar-tagline { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.24em; max-width: 26ch; margin-bottom: 26px; }
  }

  /* ============= CONNECT MOON HERO (static — no animation) ============= */
  .connect-moon {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: min(80vh, 720px);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #0a0418;
    margin: 0 0 40px;
  }
  .connect-moon-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center;
    z-index: 0;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* INTENTIONALLY no animation per user request */
  }
  .connect-moon-overlay {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 56px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .connect-moon-tagline {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(15px, 1.8vw, 22px);
    line-height: 1.55;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: rgba(245, 235, 220, 0.95);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
    max-width: 32ch;
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(10, 4, 24, 0.6);
  }
  .connect-moon-tagline .accent {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .connect-moon { min-height: 64vh; margin-bottom: 28px; }
    .connect-moon-overlay { padding: 36px 18px; }
    .connect-moon-tagline { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; max-width: 26ch; }
  }

  /* Very small phones (≤380px) — sample iPhone SE / older Androids */
  @media (max-width: 380px) {
    .hero-photo .hero-sigil { width: 64px; height: 64px; }
    .hero-photo .hero-wordmark-img { height: 26px; }
    .hero-photo .hero-quote { font-size: 17px; max-width: 26ch; }
    .page-header h1 { font-size: clamp(28px, 9vw, 38px); }
    .origin .origin-h1 { font-size: clamp(24px, 9vw, 36px); }
  }

  /* =========================================================
     ABOUT v3-54 — origin verse + founder note redux
     Replaces dense prose with mixed-typography scannable layouts.
     ========================================================= */

  /* Shared accent-italic — used in lead & elsewhere */
  .accent-italic {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  }

  /* Origin section — verse-style replacement for prose */
  .origin-verse {
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 36px auto 48px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .origin-verse .verse-line {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 22px);
    line-height: 1.6;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0 0 30px;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .origin-verse .verse-line.accent-italic {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 26px);
    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
    text-transform: none;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-top: 36px;
  }
  .origin-verse .verse-stanza {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 24px);
    line-height: 1.9;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: rgba(245, 235, 220, 0.88);
    margin: 0 0 30px;
  }
  .origin-verse .verse-stanza em {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  /* Decorative divider between stanza and closing line */
  .origin-verse .verse-line.accent-italic::before {
    content: "✦";
    display: block;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.65;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }

  /* === Founder note redux === */
  .founder-prose-redux {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .founder-lead {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(19px, 2.3vw, 24px);
    line-height: 1.55;
    letter-spacing: 0.025em;
    color: var(--text);
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 0 48px;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .founder-lead .lead-accent {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 26px);
    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
    text-transform: none;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }
  /* Drop cap */
  .founder-lead .dropcap {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 2.6em;
    line-height: 0.8;
    float: left;
    margin: 0.08em 0.08em 0 0;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.18);
  }

  /* Two-column comparison block */
  .founder-compare {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: stretch;
    margin: 0 0 48px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.04) 0%, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.01) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.18);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.18);
  }
  .founder-compare .compare-col {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 8px 4px;
  }
  .founder-compare .compare-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .founder-compare .compare-col p {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(245, 235, 220, 0.85);
    margin: 0 0 10px;
  }
  .founder-compare .compare-col p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .founder-compare .compare-divider {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .founder-compare .compare-divider span {
    width: 1px;
    flex: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.35), transparent);
  }
  .founder-compare .compare-divider em {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 18px;
    padding: 6px 0;
  }

  /* "Third way" hero line */
  .founder-third-way {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 28px);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0 0 32px !important;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .founder-third-way .accent-italic {
    font-size: 1.25em;
    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  }

  /* Promise list — verse-style bullets */
  .founder-promises {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
    max-width: 560px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .founder-promises li {
    font-family: 'Inter', var(--body);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(245, 235, 220, 0.88);
    padding: 12px 0;
    margin: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.10);
  }
  .founder-promises li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .founder-promises li em {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.05em;
  }
  .founder-promises .promise-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-right: 12px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    opacity: 0.75;
  }

  /* "No fear language. No upselling. No algorithms." */
  .founder-no-list {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(245, 235, 220, 0.65);
    margin: 0 0 48px !important;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  /* Closing two-line italic */
  .founder-closer {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 20px);
    line-height: 1.7;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0 0 8px !important;
    font-weight: 400;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 32px;
  }
  .founder-closer::before {
    content: "✦";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  .founder-closer .accent-italic {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 1.2em;
  }

  /* Mobile responsive */
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .founder-compare {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 22px;
      padding: 24px 18px;
    }
    .founder-compare .compare-divider {
      flex-direction: row;
      gap: 14px;
      padding: 4px 0;
    }
    .founder-compare .compare-divider span {
      height: 1px;
      width: auto;
      flex: 1;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 178, 84, 0.35), transparent);
    }
    .founder-compare .compare-col p { font-size: 17px; }
    .origin-verse .verse-line { font-size: 17px; }
    .origin-verse .verse-stanza { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.8; }
    .founder-lead { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .founder-lead .dropcap { font-size: 2.2em; }
    .founder-third-way { font-size: 22px; }
    .founder-promises li { font-size: 16px; }
    .founder-no-list { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; }
    .founder-closer { font-size: 17px; }
  }