/* ============================================================
   CAPITAL PULSE — Modern Redesign
   Aesthetic: Precision Finance / Healthcare-Tech
   Display: DM Serif Display   Body: Lato
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  /* Brand */
  --teal:          #5DB6BF;
  --teal-light:    #7ECFD8;
  --teal-dim:      #3d9aa3;
  --teal-glow:     rgba(93,182,191,0.15);

  /* Surfaces */
  --deep:          #071624;
  --surface-dark:  #0d2137;
  --surface-mid:   #152d45;
  --navy:          #17477A;
  --off-white:     #F3F7FA;
  --white:         #ffffff;

  /* Text */
  --text-dark:     #0d1f2d;
  --text-body:     #3a4f63;
  --text-light:    rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  --text-muted:    rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  --gray-mid:      #8c9db0;
  --gray-light:    #D1D3D4;

  /* Type */
  --font-display:  'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:     'Poppins', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Design tokens */
  --radius-sm:     4px;
  --radius:        10px;
  --shadow:        0 4px 24px rgba(7,22,36,0.14);
  --shadow-lg:     0 16px 64px rgba(7,22,36,0.28);
  --section-v:     96px;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a   { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
address { font-style: normal; }

.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

.container {
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px);
}

/* ── Section label ── */
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--teal);
}

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.22s, color 0.22s, border-color 0.22s, transform 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--deep);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--teal-light);
  border-color: var(--teal-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(93,182,191,0.38);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.btn-teal-solid {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--deep);
}
.btn-teal-solid:hover {
  background: var(--teal-light);
  border-color: var(--teal-light);
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  z-index: 200;
  transition: background 0.35s ease, backdrop-filter 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(7, 22, 36, 0.93);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(93,182,191,0.12),
              0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px);
  height: 88px;
}

.nav-logo { flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-img  { height: 50px; width: auto; }

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 36px;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--teal);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover        { color: var(--white); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.nav-icons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.icon-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.icon-link:hover { color: var(--teal); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, opacity 0.22s ease;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--deep);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background layers */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.hero-bg-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.06;
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Aurora blobs — pure CSS animated gradients */
.aurora-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  animation: aurora-drift linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.aurora-blob--1 {
  width: 800px; height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(93,182,191,0.32) 0%, transparent 68%);
  top: -180px; left: -200px;
  animation-duration: 26s;
  animation-timing-function: ease-in-out;
}
.aurora-blob--2 {
  width: 650px; height: 650px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(23,71,122,0.7) 0%, transparent 68%);
  bottom: -160px; right: -160px;
  animation-duration: 32s;
  animation-delay: -10s;
  animation-timing-function: ease-in-out;
}
.aurora-blob--3 {
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(93,182,191,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 38%; left: 52%;
  animation-duration: 20s;
  animation-delay: -5s;
  animation-timing-function: ease-in-out;
}
.aurora-blob--4 {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(125,207,216,0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 20%; right: 20%;
  animation-duration: 24s;
  animation-delay: -15s;
  animation-timing-function: ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes aurora-drift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0px,   0px)   scale(1);    }
  25%  { transform: translate(55px,  35px)  scale(1.07); }
  50%  { transform: translate(15px, -55px)  scale(0.94); }
  75%  { transform: translate(-35px, 25px)  scale(1.04); }
  100% { transform: translate(0px,   0px)   scale(1);    }
}

/* Fine dot grid — adds depth behind content */
.hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(93,182,191,0.18) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 90% at 40% 50%, black 20%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hero content */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 100px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px);
}

.hero-text {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.hero-figure {
  justify-self: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-figure img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--teal);
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 5.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.hero-accent {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-style: italic;
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px);
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.scroll-line {
  width: 1px; height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--teal), transparent);
  animation: scroll-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scroll-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.35; transform: scaleY(1) translateY(0); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.9;  transform: scaleY(0.75) translateY(6px); }
}

/* ============================================================
   PROBLEM STATEMENT
   ============================================================ */
.problem-statement {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 80px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(209,211,212,0.4);
}

.problem-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 64px;
}

.problem-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.6vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.32;
  max-width: 740px;
}

.problem-graphic {
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ekg-svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   SOLUTION
   ============================================================ */
.solution {
  padding: var(--section-v) 0;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  background-color: #e6f3f6;
}
.solution::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(93, 182, 191, 0.32) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    black 18%,
    black 82%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    black 18%,
    black 82%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

.solution-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 48px;
}

.solution-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  column-gap: 56px;
  row-gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.tab:hover, .tab-active {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--deep);
}

.solution-col h2 {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.solution-col h2::before {
  content: '';
  width: 16px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--teal);
}

.solution-col > p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.how-it-works {
  list-style: none;
  counter-reset: steps;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.how-it-works li {
  counter-increment: steps;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.how-it-works li::before {
  content: counter(steps, decimal-leading-zero);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(61,154,163,0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.how-it-works li strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.who-we-serve {
  list-style: none;
  column-count: 2;
  column-gap: 32px;
  column-rule: 1px solid rgba(93, 182, 191, 0.18);
}
.who-we-serve li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.6;
  break-inside: avoid;
  -webkit-column-break-inside: avoid;
}
.who-we-serve li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 8px;
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
}

.video-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(93,182,191,0.1);
}
.video-wrapper video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESOURCES
   ============================================================ */
.resources {
  padding: var(--section-v) 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.resources-header {
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.resources-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.4rem);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.resources-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.resource-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.055);
  border: 1px solid rgba(209,211,212,0.5);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}
.resource-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.resource-card > a { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.resource-card img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}
.resource-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.resource-card-body { padding: 20px 22px 24px; }
.resource-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.68;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   DARK SECTIONS  (Why Us / When Needed / Checkup)
   ============================================================ */
.dark-section {
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: var(--section-v) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dark-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 85% 40%, rgba(93,182,191,0.055) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* WHY US */
.why-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 88px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-image {
  position: relative;
}
.why-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 16px -16px -16px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(93,182,191,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.why-image img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  filter: brightness(0.78) saturate(0.85);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

.why-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.why-item {
  padding: 18px 0 18px 20px;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(93,182,191,0.2);
  transition: border-color 0.25s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.why-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.why-item:hover { border-left-color: var(--teal); }

.why-item dt {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.why-item dd {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-left: 0;
}

/* WHEN NEEDED */
.when-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 88px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.when-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.when-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.when-list li {
  padding-left: 26px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.when-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 2px; top: 8px;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(93,182,191,0.6);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.when-image img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  filter: brightness(0.7) saturate(0.75);
}

/* CLAIM CHECKUP */
.checkup-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 88px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.checkup-image img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  filter: brightness(0.75) saturate(0.8);
}

.checkup-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.checkup-content p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* ============================================================
   STAY INFORMED
   ============================================================ */
.stay-informed {
  padding: var(--section-v) 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stay-informed::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 28px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 28px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 29px
  );
}
.stay-informed::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 15% 50%, rgba(93,182,191,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.informed-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 88px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.informed-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.informed-content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.informed-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  opacity: 0.5 !important;
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.subscribe-form {
  display: flex;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.subscribe-form input[type="email"] {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-right: none;
  color: var(--white);
  outline: none;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.subscribe-form input[type="email"]::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); }
.subscribe-form input[type="email"]:focus {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.13);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}
.subscribe-form .btn {
  border-radius: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--deep);
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}
.subscribe-form .btn:hover {
  background: var(--teal-light);
  border-color: var(--teal-light);
}

.informed-image img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(0.9);
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials {
  padding: var(--section-v) 0 120px;
  background: var(--deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(23,71,122,0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonials-carousel {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.carousel-dots {
  order: 1;
  flex-basis: 100%;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.carousel-track {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 56px;
  display: grid;
}

.quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 140px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--teal);
  opacity: 0.18;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-slide {
  grid-area: 1 / 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 16px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.testimonial-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.testimonial-slide > p:first-of-type {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.testimonial-slide cite {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.testimonial-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28) !important;
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: block;
}

.carousel-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(93,182,191,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(93,182,191,0.22);
  color: rgba(93,182,191,0.7);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.22s;
}
.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(93,182,191,0.18);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
}

.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.carousel-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(93,182,191,0.4);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.carousel-dot.active {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.footer-banner { line-height: 0; }
.footer-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 55%;
  filter: brightness(0.4) saturate(0.5);
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer { background: var(--deep); }

.footer-body { padding: 64px clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px); }

.footer-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr auto;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding-top: 48px;
}

/* badges are now a direct grid column, not nested inside contact */
.footer-inner > .footer-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.footer-map iframe {
  display: block;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  opacity: 0.9;
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.05) brightness(1.02);
}

.footer-company-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-contact address {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.footer-contact p { font-size: 0.83rem; }
.footer-contact a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

.footer-tagline {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.footer-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-badges img {
  height: 78px;
  width: auto;
  opacity: 0.92;
  filter:
    brightness(0.95)
    drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(93, 182, 191, 0.28))
    drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(93, 182, 191, 0.18));
  transition: filter 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-badges img:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  filter:
    brightness(1)
    drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(93, 182, 191, 0.45))
    drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(93, 182, 191, 0.28));
}


/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ============================================================ */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
[data-reveal].revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
[data-reveal][data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: 0.32s; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .solution-inner { gap: 40px; }
  .solution-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; row-gap: 40px; }
  .video-wrapper  { max-width: 560px; }

  .problem-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 40px; align-items: stretch; }
  .problem-text  { max-width: none; text-align: center; }
  .ekg-svg       { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }

  .why-inner, .when-inner, .checkup-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .informed-inner  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-image::after { display: none; }

  /* Hero: stack the logo below the text */
  .hero-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .hero-figure {
    justify-self: start;
    max-width: 460px;
  }
}

/* Nav collapses to the hamburger earlier than the rest of the mobile layout,
   so the crowded nav row never squeezes the "Get a Custom Analysis" button. */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav-menu   { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

  .nav-menu.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 88px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(7, 22, 36, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 24px clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px) 32px;
    gap: 24px;
    z-index: 99;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(93,182,191,0.12);
  }
  .nav-menu.open .nav-links  { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
  .nav-menu.open .nav-links a { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .nav-menu.open .nav-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-v: 60px; }

  .hero-content { padding-top: 120px; padding-bottom: 80px; }
  .hero-cta     { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero-scroll  { display: none; }

  .resources-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .who-we-serve   { column-count: 1; column-rule: none; }

  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
  .footer-map   { display: none; }

  .subscribe-form { flex-direction: column; max-width: 100%; }
  .subscribe-form input[type="email"] {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .testimonials-carousel { flex-direction: column; }
  .carousel-btn { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .aurora-blob       { animation: none; }
  .scroll-line       { animation: none; }
  [data-reveal]      { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .testimonial-slide { transition: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO  (inner pages — shorter than full-viewport hero)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 54vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--deep);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero--short { min-height: 38vh; }

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: clamp(80px, 14vh, 130px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 8vh, 96px);
  max-width: 760px;
}

.page-hero-content h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.2vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CP ENGINE — PROBLEM BAR
   ============================================================ */
.cp-problem {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 72px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(209,211,212,0.4);
}
.cp-problem-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.cp-problem-text strong {
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ============================================================
   CP ENGINE — INTRO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.cp-intro {
  padding: var(--section-v) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.cp-intro-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.cp-intro-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin: 12px 0 20px;
}
.cp-intro-content p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cp-intro-cta { margin-top: 18px; }

.cp-intro-image img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  filter: brightness(0.88) saturate(0.82);
}

/* ============================================================
   FEATURES GRID
   ============================================================ */
.features {
  padding: var(--section-v) 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.features::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(93,182,191,0.22) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 15%, black 85%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 15%, black 85%, transparent 100%);
}

.features-header {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.features-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.features-header p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px 28px 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(209,211,212,0.55);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: rgba(93,182,191,0.3);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--teal-glow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(93,182,191,0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.38;
}
.feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

/* ============================================================
   PULL QUOTE  (single testimonial — sits inside dark-section)
   ============================================================ */
.pull-quote-inner {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 56px;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cta-banner {
  padding: var(--section-v) 0;
  background: var(--deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 100%, rgba(23,71,122,0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(93,182,191,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-inner {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cta-label { justify-content: center; }

.cta-inner h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 8px 0 20px;
}
.cta-inner p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}

/* ============================================================
   VISION — CHALLENGE SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.vision-challenge {
  padding: var(--section-v) 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.vision-challenge-header {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.vision-challenge-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.vision-lead {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.challenge-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}
.challenge-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(209,211,212,0.55);
  transition: border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}
.challenge-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(93,182,191,0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.challenge-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--teal-glow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(93,182,191,0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--teal-dim);
}
.challenge-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.challenge-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ============================================================
   VISION — SOLUTION SECTION  (2-col inside dark-section)
   ============================================================ */
.vision-solution-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.vision-solution-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 12px 0 20px;
}
.vision-solution-content p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.vision-solution-cta { margin-top: 20px; }

.vision-solution-image img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  filter: brightness(0.72) saturate(0.78);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* ============================================================
   MISSION CALLOUT
   ============================================================ */
.mission-callout {
  padding: var(--section-v) 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.mission-callout::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 50%, rgba(93,182,191,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mission-callout::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent, transparent 28px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 28px, rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 29px
  );
}
.mission-callout .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.mission-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.mission-label::before,
.mission-label::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 28px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--teal);
}

.mission-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.1vw, 1.9rem);
  line-height: 1.58;
  color: var(--white);
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  quotes: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOUNDER SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.founder-section {
  padding: var(--section-v) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.founder-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}
.founder-image { position: relative; }
.founder-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 16px -16px -16px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(93,182,191,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.founder-image img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  filter: brightness(0.92) saturate(0.88);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.founder-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin: 12px 0 28px;
}
.founder-quote {
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(93,182,191,0.35);
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin: 0;
}
.founder-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.55vw, 1.15rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.founder-quote cite {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ============================================================
   PRIVACY POLICY
   ============================================================ */
.policy-wrap {
  padding: var(--section-v) 0 calc(var(--section-v) * 1.5);
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.policy-content {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px) clamp(28px, 6vw, 72px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 28px rgba(7,22,36,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(209,211,212,0.45);
}
.policy-last-updated {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(209,211,212,0.5);
}
.policy-section {
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(209,211,212,0.4);
}
.policy-section:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }

.policy-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 12px;
}
.policy-section h2 span {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}
.policy-section p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.78;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.policy-section p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.policy-section ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.policy-section ul li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.72;
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.policy-section ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 9px;
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
}
.policy-section a {
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.policy-section a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

/* ============================================================
   INNER PAGE RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cp-intro-inner        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .cp-intro-image        { order: -1; }
  .features-grid         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .challenge-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vision-solution-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .founder-inner         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .founder-image::after  { display: none; }
  .founder-image img     { aspect-ratio: 4/3; max-width: 360px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero-content h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.4rem); }
  .features-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .challenge-card       { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .policy-content       { padding: 28px 20px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG INDEX
   ============================================================ */
.blog-index {
  padding: var(--section-v) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.blog-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.blog-post-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(93, 182, 191, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s;
}
.blog-post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-post-card-accent {
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--navy));
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-post-card-body {
  padding: 28px 26px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 20px;
}

.blog-post-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.32;
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

.blog-post-read {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.blog-post-card:hover .blog-post-read { color: var(--teal); }

.blog-empty {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG POST (INDIVIDUAL)
   ============================================================ */
.blog-post-article {
  padding: var(--section-v) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.blog-post-article-inner {
  max-width: 740px;
}

.post-back-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.post-back-link:hover { color: var(--teal-light); }

.blog-post-content { line-height: 1.8; }

.blog-post-content h1,
.blog-post-content h2,
.blog-post-content h3,
.blog-post-content h4,
.blog-post-content h5,
.blog-post-content h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 2.2em 0 0.65em;
}
.blog-post-content h1 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
.blog-post-content h2 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem); }
.blog-post-content h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.blog-post-content h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }

.blog-post-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.82;
  margin-bottom: 1.4em;
}

.blog-post-content ul,
.blog-post-content ol {
  margin: 0 0 1.4em 1.6em;
  color: var(--text-body);
}
.blog-post-content li {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 0.45em;
}

.blog-post-content a {
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.blog-post-content a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

.blog-post-content code {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', 'Cascadia Code', monospace;
  font-size: 0.875em;
  background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 71, 122, 0.12);
}

.blog-post-content pre {
  margin: 1.6em 0;
  background: #002b36;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow-x: auto;
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 18px rgba(0, 43, 54, 0.55),
    0 0 72px 18px rgba(0, 43, 54, 0.2);
}
.blog-post-content pre code {
  background: transparent;
  color: #93a1a1; /* solarized base1 — default text for dark mode */
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.blog-post-content blockquote {
  margin: 1.8em 0;
  padding: 20px 26px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}
.blog-post-content blockquote p {
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.blog-post-content hr {
  margin: 2.8em 0;
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
}

.blog-post-content table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 1.6em 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  display: block;
}
.blog-post-content th,
.blog-post-content td {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  text-align: left;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.blog-post-content th {
  background: var(--off-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.blog-post-content img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin: 1.6em 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.blog-post-footer {
  margin-top: 72px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
}

.blog-back-btn {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.blog-back-btn:hover { color: var(--teal); }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-posts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-posts-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-post-article-inner { max-width: 100%; }
  .blog-post-content table { font-size: 0.82rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG — AUTHORING (writer-only: editor, cards, drafts)
   ============================================================ */

/* Generic outline button (light backgrounds) */
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal-dim);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--deep);
}

/* New Post button in the blog hero */
.blog-new-btn { margin-top: 28px; }

/* Card now wraps an <a> link plus an optional edit link */
.blog-post-card { position: relative; }
.blog-post-card-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.blog-post-card-media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--off-white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.blog-post-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.blog-post-card:hover .blog-post-card-media img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.blog-post-date {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-card-edit {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--deep);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.blog-card-edit:hover { background: var(--teal); color: var(--deep); }

/* Drafts section */
.blog-drafts {
  margin-top: 72px;
  padding-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(93,182,191,0.4);
}
.blog-drafts-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.draft-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  background: var(--teal-glow);
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.blog-post-card--draft { border-style: dashed; }

/* Featured image atop an individual post */
.blog-post-hero-image {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.blog-post-hero-image img { width: 100%; }

.post-meta-date {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.post-edit-btn { margin-top: 24px; }

/* ── Editor page ── */
.blog-editor-section { padding: var(--section-v) 0; background: var(--white); }
.blog-editor-wrap { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }

.editor-flash {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  background: var(--teal-glow);
  border: 1px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.editor-field { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.editor-field > label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.editor-field input[type="text"] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13,33,55,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.editor-field input[type="text"]:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--teal-glow);
}
.editor-hint {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
}

.featured-image-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.featured-preview {
  width: 140px;
  height: 90px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13,33,55,0.12);
}
.featured-preview.is-hidden { display: none; }
.featured-image-controls { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.featured-upload-btn { cursor: pointer; }
.featured-filename { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-mid); }

.editor-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Toast UI Editor — nudge toward the brand without fighting its internals */
.toastui-editor-defaultUI {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-color: rgba(13,33,55,0.12) !important;
}
.toastui-editor-defaultUI .toastui-editor-md-tab-container,
.toastui-editor-defaultUI .ProseMirror { font-family: var(--font-body); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .editor-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .featured-image-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}