*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
section, div, article, aside, header, footer, nav { max-width: 100%; }
a { text-decoration: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; }
button { -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; touch-action: manipulation; }

:root {
  /* Inverted palette — navy base, cream text, teal accents */
  --navy:        #173040;
  --navy-mid:    #1e3d51;
  --navy-lift:   #254962;
  --teal:        #63aebf;
  --teal-bright: #8ed4e3;
  --teal-dim:    #2b6c78;
  --cream:       #f4f0e6;
  --cream-soft:  rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.82);
  --ink-soft:    rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.72);
  --line:        rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.1);
  --line-strong: rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.18);
  --shadow:      0 22px 60px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.35);
  --shadow-card: 0 12px 32px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.28);
  --content-max: 1180px;
  --nav-h:       78px;
  --radius-sm:   16px;
  --radius-md:   24px;

  /* Semantic aliases used throughout article HTML */
  --bg:           var(--navy);
  --surface:      var(--navy-mid);
  --surface-soft: var(--navy-lift);
  --card:         var(--navy-mid);
  --card-alt:     var(--navy-lift);
  --muted:        var(--ink-soft);
  --faint:        rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.42);
  --rule:         var(--line);
  --rule-strong:  var(--line-strong);
  --shadow-soft:  var(--shadow);

  /* Fluid Typography Scale (from website) */
  --text-step-0: clamp(0.85rem, 0.15vw + 0.8rem, 1.05rem);
  --text-step-1: clamp(1rem, 0.3vw + 0.9rem, 1.25rem);
  --text-step-2: clamp(1.15rem, 0.6vw + 1rem, 1.75rem);
  --text-step-3: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw + 1rem, 3.6rem);
  --text-step-4: clamp(2.1rem, 7vw + 1rem, 5.6rem);
  --text-step-5: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw + 1.2rem, 6rem);

  /* Fluid Spacing Scale (from website) */
  --space-xs: clamp(0.35rem, 0.2vw + 0.3rem, 0.6rem);
  --space-sm: clamp(0.6rem, 0.4vw + 0.5rem, 1rem);
  --space-md: clamp(1rem, 0.8vw + 0.8rem, 1.8rem);
  --space-lg: clamp(1.3rem, 1.2vw + 1.1rem, 2.8rem);
  --space-xl: clamp(1.8rem, 2vw + 1.4rem, 4rem);
  --space-2xl: clamp(2.5rem, 3vw + 1.8rem, 6rem);
  --space-3xl: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw + 2.8rem, 9rem);
}

html {
  background: #080f15;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 28px);
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-size-adjust: 100%;
}
body {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 55% at 12% 8%, rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.22), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 50% at 88% 72%, rgba(23, 48, 64, 0.55), transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 55% 38%, rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.06), transparent 48%),
    linear-gradient(170deg, #080f15 0%, #0d1c27 38%, #112234 72%, #0b1820 100%);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-family: 'Archivo', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.75;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

/* Ambient blob layer — global atmospheric depth */
body::before,
body::after {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
body::before {
  top: -18%;
  left: -12%;
  width: 56vw;
  height: 56vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(120px);
}
body::after {
  bottom: -20%;
  right: -14%;
  width: 52vw;
  height: 52vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(23, 48, 64, 0.32) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(120px);
}

/* Ensure content stacks above blobs */
body > nav,
body > main,
body > footer,
body > div,
body > button,
.article-layout {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }
img, video, iframe, table { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
input, select, textarea {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: 'Archivo', sans-serif;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  outline: 2px solid var(--teal);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
a, button { font: inherit; }
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--teal-bright);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
::selection { background: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.3); color: var(--cream); }

/* ── NAV ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
body > nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 3rem; height: var(--nav-h);
  background: rgba(23, 48, 64, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.3s ease;
}
body > nav.scroll-down {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}
body > nav.scroll-up {
  transform: translateY(0);
  background: rgba(23, 48, 64, 0.98);
}
.nav-logo {
  display: block;
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  filter: invert(1) brightness(1.15);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; list-style: none; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  transition: color 0.2s;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--cream); }
.nav-cta {
  color: var(--cream) !important; font-weight: 600 !important;
  background: var(--navy) !important;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.6rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.2);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover { 
  background: #0e2430 !important; 
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.04) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; border: none; background: none;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--cream);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav overlay */
.nav-links.open {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
  position: fixed; top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(23, 48, 64, 0.98);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); overflow-y: auto; z-index: 999;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
}
.nav-links.open li { width: 100%; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.nav-links.open li a {
  display: block; padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft); border-radius: 12px;
}
.nav-links.open li a:hover { color: var(--cream); }
.nav-links.open .nav-cta {
  margin-top: 1.5rem; padding: 0.9rem 2rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  display: inline-block; width: auto; text-align: center;
}

/* ── LAYOUT ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.article-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px minmax(0, 1fr) 250px;
  min-height: 100vh;
  max-width: 1640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

/* ── GLOBAL SIDEBAR (LEFT) ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.global-sidebar {
  padding: 0.9rem 0.95rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 1.25rem);
  max-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h) - 2.5rem);
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--line) transparent;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.28);
}
.global-sidebar > * {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.global-sidebar > * + * {
  margin-top: 0;
}
/* Divider between sections */
.sidebar-section + .sidebar-section {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
.global-sidebar.open {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: fixed; top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: min(88vw, 320px); z-index: 998;
  background: #183444;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 4px 0 32px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.5);
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem;
}
.sidebar-section { margin-bottom: 0; }
.sidebar-section-label {
  font-size: 0.58rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--faint); margin-bottom: 0.55rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.sidebar-nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.1rem; }
.sidebar-nav a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding: 0.28rem 0.45rem;
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.15s;
  line-height: 1.45;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.sidebar-nav a:hover { color: var(--teal); background: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.08); }
.sidebar-nav a.active {
  color: var(--cream);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.1);
}

/* ── CONTENT AREA (CENTER) ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.article-content {
  padding: 3.25rem clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 3.5rem) 6rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
}
.article-content.wide { max-width: 1080px; }
.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--faint);
  margin-bottom: 2rem; align-items: center;
}
.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.5);
}
.breadcrumbs .sep { opacity: 0.3; }
.breadcrumbs .cat { color: var(--faint); }

/* ── ARTICLE HEADER ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.article-header {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.article-header h1 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--text-step-5); line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-wrap: balance; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.article-header h1 span { color: var(--teal); }

.article-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--faint);
  margin-top: 1.35rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.article-digest {
  margin: 0 0 2.25rem;
  padding: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.55rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.18);
  border-radius: 20px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at top right, rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.2), transparent 55%),
    rgba(9, 20, 30, 0.9);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05),
    0 8px 32px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.32);
}
.article-digest-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.3fr) minmax(0, 0.7fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.article-digest-label {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.article-digest-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 3.2vw, 2.9rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.article-digest-copy {
  max-width: 58ch;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.article-digest-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.article-digest-stat {
  min-height: 82px;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.82);
}
.article-digest-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.article-digest-stat span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--faint);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.article-jump-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.article-jump-card {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.78);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.article-jump-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.32);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.38);
}
.article-jump-kicker {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}
.article-jump-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
.article-jump-desc {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.article-highlight-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
}
.article-highlight-card {
  padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.18);
  background: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.08);
}
.article-highlight-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.article-highlight-card span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--faint);
}
.article-digest-controls,
.article-view-switch {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-top: 0.95rem;
}
.article-digest-toggle {
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(25, 56, 73, 0.9);
  color: var(--faint);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.article-digest-toggle:hover,
.article-digest-toggle.is-active {
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.32);
  background: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ── NEXT ARTICLE NAVIGATION ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.next-article-link {
  margin-top: 6rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.32);
  text-align: right;
  width: fit-content;
  min-width: min(100%, 50%);
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.next-article-link:hover {
  border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.45);
}
.next-article-link p {
  font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--faint); margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.next-article-link a {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--cream); line-height: 1.2; display: block;
}
.next-article-link a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

/* ── LOCAL TOC (RIGHT) ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.local-toc {
  padding: 0.9rem 0.95rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 1.25rem);
  max-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h) - 2.5rem);
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--line) transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.28);
}
.local-toc-tools {
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.toc-tools-label {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--faint);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.toc-label {
  font-size: 0.58rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--faint); margin-bottom: 0.55rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.toc-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.1rem; }
/* Divider before each h2 entry, matching left sidebar section breaks */
.toc-links a:not(.toc-h3) + a:not(.toc-h3),
.toc-links a.toc-h3 + a:not(.toc-h3) {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
}
.toc-links a {
  display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.4rem;
  transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s, background 0.15s;
  line-height: 1.4; border-radius: 8px;
}
.toc-links a:hover, .toc-links a.active {
  color: var(--teal); transform: translateX(3px);
  background: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.08);
}
.toc-links a.toc-h3 {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0 0.4rem 0 1rem;
  margin: 0;
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: none;
}
.toc-links a.toc-h3.is-visible,
.toc-links a.toc-h3.active {
  padding: 0.25rem 0.4rem 0.25rem 1rem;
  max-height: 3rem;
  opacity: 0.82;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ── TYPOGRAPHY ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Precision kerning and OpenType ligatures for all serif display text */
.sec-title,
.guide-h2,
.guide-cta-title,
.art-cta-title,
.art-h2,
.article-header h1,
.article-digest-title,
.hub-home-card-title,
.data-link-title,
.data-market-num,
.hub-home-proof-num,
.hub-home-sequence-num,
.art-stat-num,
.data-stat-num,
.data-callout-num,
.next-article-link a,
.stage-name,
.audit-card-title,
.deliverable-title,
.case-result-num,
.why-cell-num {
  font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures;
  font-feature-settings: “kern” 1;
}

.sec-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.sec-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--text-step-3); line-height: 1.06;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.sec-body { font-size: var(--text-step-0); color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 56ch; line-height: 1.9; }

.art-h2 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--text-step-2); color: var(--cream);
  margin: 5rem 0 2rem; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.art-h3 {
  font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cream); margin: 3rem 0 1.25rem;
}
.art-p {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem; max-width: 80ch; text-wrap: pretty;
}
.art-p strong { color: var(--cream); font-weight: 600; }
.article-content a:not(.btn):not(.nav-cta) {
  color: var(--teal);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.3);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.article-content a:not(.btn):not(.nav-cta):hover {
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  border-bottom-color: var(--teal-bright);
}

/* ── GUIDE ARTICLE COMPONENTS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.guide-section {
  padding: 1.35rem 0 1.6rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.article-header + .guide-section {
  padding-top: 0.6rem;
  border-top: none;
}
.guide-section:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.guide-section-num {
  font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 0.65rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.guide-h2 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--text-step-3); color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.guide-h3 {
  font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cream); margin: 2rem 0 0.95rem;
}
.guide-p {
  font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.78;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem; max-width: 72ch; text-wrap: pretty;
}
.guide-section > .guide-h2 + .guide-p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #d2dde2;
  max-width: 60ch;
}
.guide-p strong { color: var(--cream); font-weight: 600; }

.article-subsection-card {
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
  padding: 1rem 1rem 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.14);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(7, 16, 24, 0.55);
}
.article-subsection-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.article-subsection-header .guide-h3 {
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.article-subsection-toggle {
  min-height: 36px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.14);
  background: rgba(24, 52, 68, 0.95);
  color: var(--faint);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.article-subsection-toggle:hover {
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.article-subsection-body {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.article-subsection-body > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.article-subsection-card.is-collapsed .article-subsection-header .guide-h3 {
  color: #d2dde2;
}
.article-subsection-card.is-collapsed {
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(11, 25, 34, 0.2);
}

.guide-callout {
  background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.14);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem; margin: 2rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.28);
}
.guide-callout p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.72; margin: 0; }
.guide-callout p + p { margin-top: 1rem; }
.guide-callout strong { color: var(--cream); font-weight: 600; }
.guide-callout-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 0.4rem !important; font-weight: 600;
}

.guide-callout-dark {
  background: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.2);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem; margin: 2rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.guide-callout-dark p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.72; margin: 0; }
.guide-callout-dark p + p { margin-top: 1rem; }
.guide-callout-dark strong { color: var(--cream); font-weight: 600; }
.guide-callout-dark .guide-callout-label { color: var(--teal-bright); }

.guide-pullquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem; margin: 4rem 0;
  background: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.guide-pullquote p {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic;
}

/* Guide table */
.guide-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto; margin: 3rem 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.32);
}
.guide-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.guide-table th {
  text-align: left; padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--faint); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(5, 12, 20, 0.8); white-space: nowrap;
}
.guide-table td {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.6;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); vertical-align: top;
}
.guide-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.guide-table tr:hover td { background: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.04); }
.guide-table td:first-child { color: var(--cream); font-weight: 600; }

/* Guide steps list */
.guide-steps {
  list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem; margin: 2rem 0; counter-reset: step;
}
.guide-steps > li {
  display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.3);
  counter-increment: step;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.guide-steps > li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.42);
}
.guide-steps > li::before {
  content: counter(step, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700; min-width: 32px; padding-top: 0.25rem;
}
.guide-steps > li div { flex: 1; }
.guide-steps > li div strong {
  display: block; color: var(--cream); font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem; font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.guide-steps > li div span { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.8; }

/* Stage grid */
.stage-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0; border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12); margin: 3rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88); box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.36);
}
.stage-cell {
  padding: 2.25rem; border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.stage-cell:nth-child(3n) { border-right: none; }
.stage-cell:nth-last-child(-n+3) { border-bottom: none; }
.stage-cell.surface { background: var(--navy-lift); }
.stage-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.stage-name {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.stage-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.stage-example {
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--faint); line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

/* Guide CTA block */
.guide-cta-block {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at top right, rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.22), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 40% at 15% 90%, rgba(23, 48, 64, 0.3), transparent 52%),
    rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.16);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--teal);
  padding: 3.5rem; margin: 4rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07),
    0 24px 64px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.5);
}
.guide-cta-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.guide-cta-body {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem; max-width: 65ch;
}

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-q {
  padding: 1.5rem 0; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--cream);
  cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center; gap: 1rem; user-select: none; transition: color 0.2s; font-weight: 500;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.faq-q::after {
  content: '+'; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.25s ease; line-height: 1;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.85;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 800px; padding-bottom: 2rem; }

/* FAQ card grid */
.faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin: 3rem 0; }
.faq-card {
  background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88); border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12);
  padding: 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.32);
}
.faq-card .faq-q {
  padding: 0 0 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: default;
}
.faq-card .faq-q::after { display: none; }
.faq-card .faq-a { max-height: none; padding-bottom: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; overflow: visible; padding-top: 1rem; }

/* ── COMPONENTS ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-height: 48px; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cream); background: var(--navy);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 999px;
}
.btn:hover {
  background: #0e2430; transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 48px;
  font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream); border: 1px solid rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.3);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 999px;
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal); background: #0e2430;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary-outline {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 48px;
  font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--teal);
  background: var(--navy); padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer; border-radius: 999px;
}
.btn-secondary-outline:hover { 
  background: #0e2430; 
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.4);
}

.article-content p + .btn,
.article-content p + .btn-outline-white,
.article-content p + .btn-secondary-outline {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.article-content p + div:has(> .btn),
.article-content p + div:has(> .btn-outline-white),
.article-content p + div:has(> .btn-secondary-outline) {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.art-callout {
  background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88); border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.14);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem; margin: 4rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.3);
}
.art-callout p { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.85; margin: 0; }
.art-callout-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 0.4rem !important; font-weight: 600;
}
.art-dark {
  background: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.2);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem; margin: 4rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.art-dark p { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.85; margin: 0; }

.art-stat-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem; margin: 3rem 0 4rem;
}
.art-stat-cell {
  padding: 2rem; border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.32);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.art-stat-cell::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
  height: 2px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), transparent); opacity: 0.5;
}
.art-stat-cell:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.28); box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.45); }
.art-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.art-stat-label { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; }

.art-table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; margin: 3rem 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden; background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.32);
}
.art-table th {
  text-align: left; padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--faint); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); background: rgba(5, 12, 20, 0.8);
}
.art-table td {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); vertical-align: top;
}
.art-table thead tr:first-child th:first-child { border-top-left-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.art-table thead tr:first-child th:last-child { border-top-right-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.art-table tbody tr:last-child td:first-child { border-bottom-left-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.art-table tbody tr:last-child td:last-child { border-bottom-right-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.art-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.art-table td:first-child { color: var(--cream); font-weight: 600; }

.art-cta,
.agentic-cta {
  margin: 4rem 0 0; padding: 3.5rem clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.16);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at top right, rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.22), transparent 55%),
    rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07),
    0 24px 64px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.5);
}
.art-cta-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.art-cta-body {
  max-width: 70ch; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; text-wrap: pretty;
}

.art-steps {
  list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem; margin: 2.5rem 0;
}
.art-steps li {
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem; border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.3); transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.art-steps li:hover { transform: translateX(4px); border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.28); box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.42); }
.art-steps strong { display: block; color: var(--cream); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; }
.art-steps span { display: block; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.85; }

.proof-highlight {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem 4rem; align-items: start; margin: 4rem 0;
  padding: 3.5rem clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.18);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at top right, rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.2), transparent 55%),
    rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.45);
}
.proof-highlight .sec-title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem); margin-bottom: 0; }
.proof-highlight .sec-body { max-width: none; margin-bottom: 0; }

.audit-scope-grid,
.deliverables-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; margin: 3rem 0;
}
.audit-scope-card,
.deliverable-card {
  position: relative; padding: 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.32);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.audit-scope-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.28); box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.45); }
.audit-scope-card::before,
.deliverable-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--teal);
}
.audit-card-title,
.deliverable-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ── DATA & RESEARCH SECTIONS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.data-section {
  padding: 1.8rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.13);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at top right, rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.18), transparent 55%),
    rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.32);
}
.data-section:last-of-type { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.data-section > .sec-title + .sec-body {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.92;
  color: #d2dde2;
  max-width: 58ch;
}

.data-stat-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.data-stat-card {
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem; background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.32);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.data-stat-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem;
  height: 2px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), transparent); opacity: 0.5;
}
.data-stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.28); box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.45); }
.data-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4vw, 4.2rem); font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--teal); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.data-stat-label { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; }
.data-stat-source { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--faint); margin-top: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500; }

.data-market-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 3rem;
}
.data-market-card {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem; background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.32); transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.data-market-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.28); box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.45); }
.data-market-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--teal); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.data-market-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.data-market-desc { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.75; }

.data-callout {
  margin: 4rem 0; padding: 3.5rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at top right, rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.22), transparent 55%),
    rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4rem; box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.45);
}
.data-callout-stat { flex-shrink: 0; text-align: center; }
.data-callout-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem); font-weight: 400; color: var(--teal); line-height: 1;
}
.data-callout-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.data-callout-divider { width: 1px; height: 100px; background: var(--line-strong); align-self: center; }
.data-callout-body { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 50ch; }

.data-links-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 3rem;
}
.data-link-card {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem; background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease; box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.32);
}
.data-link-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.35); transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 56px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.48);
}
.data-link-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600;
}
.data-link-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream); line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.data-link-desc { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.data-link-arrow {
  font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem; transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.data-link-card:hover .data-link-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

.source-note { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--faint); margin-top: 3rem; line-height: 1.8; font-style: italic; }

.data-visual-board {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.data-visual-card {
  padding: 1.4rem 1.45rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.32);
}
.data-visual-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.data-visual-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.data-bar-stack {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.95rem;
}
.data-bar-row {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}
.data-bar-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.data-bar-meta strong {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.data-bar-track {
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.data-bar-fill {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: var(--bar-size, 0%);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-bright));
}
.data-bar-fill.is-muted {
  background: rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.24);
}
.data-visual-note {
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* ── ROI CALCULATOR ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.roi-hero {
  padding: 0 0 5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center;
}
.roi-hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--text-step-5); line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; text-wrap: balance; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.calc-section { padding: 2rem 0; }
.calc-stack {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.45);
}
.calc-layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 1px; margin-top: 0;
  background: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.08); border: none;
  border-radius: 0; overflow: visible; box-shadow: none;
}
.calc-inputs { background: rgba(9, 20, 30, 0.92); padding: 3rem; }
.calc-outputs { background: rgba(12, 26, 38, 0.92); padding: 3rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.calc-input-group { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.calc-select-group { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.calc-select {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--navy-lift);
  color: var(--cream); font-family: 'Archivo', sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none; cursor: pointer; appearance: none; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%2363aebf' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 1rem center;
}
.calc-select:focus { border-color: var(--teal); }
.calc-label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.calc-label-text { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cream); }
.calc-label-value { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--teal); line-height: 1; }
.calc-label-value span { font-family: 'Archivo', sans-serif; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--faint); margin-left: 0.4rem; }

.calc-slider {
  -webkit-appearance: none; width: 100%; height: 4px;
  background: var(--line-strong); outline: none; border-radius: 2px; cursor: pointer;
}
.calc-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal); border: 3px solid var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--teal);
}
.calc-range-labels {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--faint); letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.output-primary-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: var(--text-step-5); color: var(--cream); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.output-primary-label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink-soft); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-weight: 600; }
.output-secondary { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.output-sec-num { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 2.2rem; color: var(--teal); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.output-sec-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--faint); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; line-height: 1.5; }

.annual-bar {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -0.9rem;
  padding: 3.6rem 3rem 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.14);
  border-radius: 1.5rem 1.5rem var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(6, 14, 22, 0.96);
}
.annual-bar-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.annual-num { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 3rem; color: var(--cream); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.annual-num.highlight { color: var(--teal); }
.annual-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-soft); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; line-height: 1.4; }

.case-section,
.why-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 0;
}
.case-intro {
  max-width: 62ch;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.case-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.case-setup,
.case-result,
.why-cell {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.32);
}
.case-setup,
.case-result {
  padding: 2.25rem;
}
.case-setup::before,
.case-result::before,
.why-cell::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--teal);
}
.case-result {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at top right, rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.2), transparent 55%),
    rgba(8, 18, 27, 0.9);
}
.case-h3 {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.case-p,
.case-result-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.85;
}
.case-p + .case-p,
.case-p + .case-result-num,
.case-result-label + .case-result-desc {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.case-stat-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.case-stat-row:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.case-stat-key {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.case-stat-val {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: right;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.case-stat-val.teal {
  color: var(--teal);
}
.case-result-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.case-result-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.why-cell {
  padding: 2rem;
}
.why-cell-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.why-cell-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.why-cell-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .roi-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .calc-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .annual-bar-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .case-layout,
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 12px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--navy);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--teal);
  border: 3px solid var(--navy);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--teal-bright);
}

/* ── READING PROGRESS BAR ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.reading-progress-container {
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--nav-h);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  height: 2px;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.reading-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-dim), var(--teal), var(--teal-bright));
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  border-radius: 0 999px 999px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.5);
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.55; transform: scale(1.35); }
}

/* Live indicator pulse dot */
.pulse-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.reveal.on { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.2rem 0;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--teal);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.5, 0, 0, 1);
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--cream);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
  opacity: 1;
}

.nav-links .nav-cta::after {
  display: none;
}
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem; z-index: 900;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; background: var(--teal); color: var(--navy);
  border: none; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.4);
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--teal-bright); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ── ARTICLE SECTION AMBIENT TEAL ACCENT ──────────────────────────────── */
.article-content .guide-section:nth-child(odd) {
  position: relative;
}
.article-content .guide-section:nth-child(odd)::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ── INDEX PAGE (HUB HOME) ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hub-home {
  padding: var(--space-md) 0 var(--space-3xl);
}
.hub-home-hero,
.hub-home-routes,
.hub-home-grid,
.hub-home-sequence,
.hub-home-cta-shell {
  width: min(calc(100% - 6rem), var(--content-max));
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@keyframes float-blob {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(60px, 40px) scale(1.1); }
  100% { transform: translate(-30px, 80px) scale(0.95); }
}

.hub-home-hero {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.22);
  border-radius: 32px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 8% 20%, rgba(142, 212, 227, 0.14), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 85% 12%, rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.1), transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 75% 85%, rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.18), transparent 52%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(18, 42, 56, 0.98), rgba(10, 22, 32, 0.99));
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07),
    inset 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04),
    0 32px 80px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hub-home-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto auto -160px -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.16);
  filter: blur(120px);
  animation: float-blob 22s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
.hub-home-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.1);
  filter: blur(120px);
  animation: float-blob 18s infinite alternate-reverse ease-in-out;
}
.hub-home-hero-copy,
.hub-home-proof {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hub-home-hero-copy {
  max-width: 62ch;
}
.hub-home-hero .sec-title {
  max-width: 12ch;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  font-size: var(--text-step-5);
  line-height: 0.98;
}
.hub-home-hero .sec-body {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 58ch;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.hub-home-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.hub-home-signals {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.hub-home-signals span {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.14);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.04);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hub-home-proof {
  padding: 1.4rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.18), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01)),
    rgba(7, 17, 25, 0.72);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06),
    0 8px 32px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.4);
}
.hub-home-proof-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hub-home-proof-stat {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: end;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.1);
}
.hub-home-proof-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 7vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 0.82;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
}
.hub-home-proof-copy {
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.hub-home-proof-body {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
}
.hub-home-proof-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.hub-home-proof-item {
  padding: 0.8rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.03);
}
.hub-home-proof-item strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.hub-home-proof-item span {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hub-home-routes {
  padding-top: 3.25rem;
}
.hub-home-route-intro {
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}
.hub-home-catalog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.hub-home-route-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.hub-home-route-card {
  padding: 1.7rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12);
  border-radius: 28px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at top right, rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.15), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03), transparent),
    rgba(10, 22, 32, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05),
    0 8px 28px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.32);
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}
.hub-home-route-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.3);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07),
    0 22px 52px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.48);
}
.hub-home-route-kicker {
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hub-home-route-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: var(--text-step-2);
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hub-home-route-card p:last-child {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.hub-home-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}
.hub-home-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 240px;
  padding: 1.55rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12);
  border-radius: 28px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at top right, rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.16), transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03), transparent),
    rgba(12, 26, 36, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06),
    inset 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03),
    0 8px 32px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.38);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.hub-home-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), rgba(142, 212, 227, 0.12));
}
.hub-home-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.32);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
    0 22px 60px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.5),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.1);
}
.hub-home-card-featured {
  grid-column: span 7;
  min-height: 300px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 60% at top right, rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.18), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 35% at 15% 85%, rgba(43, 108, 120, 0.14), transparent 52%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(22, 50, 66, 0.96), rgba(10, 22, 32, 0.98));
}
.hub-home-card-research,
.hub-home-card-playbooks {
  grid-column: span 5;
}
.hub-home-card-objections {
  grid-column: span 7;
}
.hub-home-card-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hub-home-card-title {
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.hub-home-card-research .hub-home-card-title,
.hub-home-card-playbooks .hub-home-card-title,
.hub-home-card-objections .hub-home-card-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.4vw, 2.35rem);
}
.hub-home-card-copy {
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
}
.hub-home-card-meta {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--faint);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
}
.hub-home-card .link-text {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.hub-home-card .link-text::after {
  content: "\2192";
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.hub-home-card:hover .link-text::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hub-home-sequence {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding-top: 3rem;
}
.hub-home-sequence-intro {
  padding-right: 1rem;
}
.hub-home-sequence-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.hub-home-sequence-list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.35rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025), transparent),
    rgba(10, 22, 32, 0.82);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.28);
  transition: border-color 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
}
.hub-home-sequence-list li:hover {
  border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.28);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.hub-home-sequence-num {
  min-width: 54px;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.hub-home-sequence-list strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.hub-home-sequence-list p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.hub-home-cta-shell {
  padding-top: 3rem;
}
.hub-home-cta-shell .guide-cta-block {
  margin: 0;
}
.hub-home-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ── FOOTER ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
footer.full-footer {
  display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; padding: 2.75rem 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(23, 48, 64, 0) 0%, rgba(16, 36, 48, 0.6) 100%);
  justify-content: center; position: relative;
}
footer.full-footer::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--teal), transparent); opacity: 0.35;
}
.footer-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
.footer-col-label {
  font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--faint); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.footer-col a { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink-soft); transition: color 0.2s; line-height: 1.55; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 1rem 2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(16, 36, 48, 0.4);
}
.footer-bottom-logo { display: block; height: 18px; width: auto; opacity: 0.55; filter: invert(1) brightness(1.1); }
.footer-bottom-copy { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--faint); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1440px) {
  .article-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 240px;
    max-width: 1380px;
  }
  .global-sidebar { display: none; }
  .article-content { padding: 3.5rem clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem) 5.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .local-toc { display: none; }
  body > nav { padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem); }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hub-home-hero,
  .hub-home-sequence {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hub-home-route-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .hub-home-catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .hub-home-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .hub-home-card,
  .hub-home-card-research,
  .hub-home-card-playbooks,
  .hub-home-card-objections {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .hub-home-card-featured {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
  .proof-highlight { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .article-digest-top,
  .article-jump-grid,
  .data-visual-board,
  .article-highlight-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .global-sidebar { display: none; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .article-content { padding: 3.25rem 1.35rem 4.75rem; }
  .article-header { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-bottom: 1.5rem; }
  .breadcrumbs { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; gap: 0.45rem; }
  .guide-section, .data-section { padding: 1.45rem 1.25rem; }
  .next-article-link { margin-top: 4rem; padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .calc-inputs, .calc-outputs { padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem; }
  .annual-bar { padding: 3rem 1.5rem 2.25rem; }
  .case-section, .why-section { padding-top: 4rem; }
  .case-layout, .why-grid { gap: 1rem; }
  .case-setup, .case-result, .why-cell { padding: 1.75rem; }
  .hub-home { padding-top: 0.75rem; }
  .hub-home-hero,
  .hub-home-routes,
  .hub-home-grid,
  .hub-home-sequence,
  .hub-home-cta-shell { width: min(calc(100% - 2.7rem), var(--content-max)); }
  .hub-home-hero { padding: 2rem 1.35rem; }
  .hub-home-hero .sec-body { max-width: none; }
  .hub-home-route-grid,
  .hub-home-catalog-grid,
  .hub-home-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hub-home-card,
  .hub-home-card-featured,
  .hub-home-card-research,
  .hub-home-card-playbooks,
  .hub-home-card-objections { grid-column: span 1; }
  .hub-home-sequence-list li { padding: 1.4rem 1.35rem; }
  .stage-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stage-cell:nth-child(3n) { border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .stage-cell:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .art-stat-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .audit-scope-grid, .deliverables-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  body > nav { padding: 0 1.5rem; }
  .guide-cta-block { padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem; }
  footer.full-footer { padding: 3.25rem 1.5rem 2.5rem; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .footer-bottom { padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  :root { --nav-h: 68px; }
  body > nav { padding: 0 1rem; }
  .article-content { padding: 2.75rem 1rem 4rem; }
  .breadcrumbs a { padding: 0.24rem 0.65rem; }
  .guide-section, .data-section { padding: 1.25rem 1rem; }
  .stage-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stage-cell { border-right: none !important; padding: 1.75rem; }
  .stage-cell:nth-last-child(-n+3) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .stage-cell:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .guide-steps > li { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.5rem; }
  .article-header h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 10vw, 3.2rem); }
  .guide-cta-block { padding: 2rem 1.25rem; margin: 3rem 0; }
  .next-article-link { margin-top: 3rem; padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem; }
  .hub-home-hero,
  .hub-home-routes,
  .hub-home-grid,
  .hub-home-sequence,
  .hub-home-cta-shell { width: min(calc(100% - 2rem), var(--content-max)); }
  .hub-home-hero { padding: 1.75rem 1.1rem; }
  .hub-home-hero .sec-title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 12vw, 2.8rem); }
  .hub-home-proof,
  .hub-home-card,
  .hub-home-route-card { padding: 1.65rem 1.35rem; }
  .hub-home-catalog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hub-home-sequence-list li {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 1.3rem 1.2rem;
  }
  .hub-home-sequence-num { min-width: 0; }
  .hub-home-card .link-text { padding-top: 1.4rem; }
  .proof-highlight { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; margin: 3rem 0; }
  .art-cta, .agentic-cta { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .audit-scope-card, .deliverable-card { padding: 1.75rem; }
  .faq-card { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }
  .calc-inputs, .calc-outputs { padding: 1.75rem 1.1rem; }
  .annual-bar { margin-top: -0.75rem; padding: 2.5rem 1.1rem 2rem; border-radius: 1.2rem 1.2rem var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md); }
  .output-secondary { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
  .calc-label-value { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .annual-num { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .annual-bar-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .case-section, .why-section { padding-top: 3rem; }
  .case-setup, .case-result, .why-cell { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .article-digest { padding: 1.1rem; }
  .article-digest-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .article-jump-title { font-size: 1.12rem; }
  .article-subsection-header { flex-direction: column; }
  .article-subsection-toggle { width: 100%; }
  .footer-bottom { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .data-callout { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; padding: 2rem 1.25rem; }
  .data-callout-divider { width: 80px; height: 1px; }
  footer.full-footer { padding: 3rem 1rem 2.25rem; gap: 1.75rem; }
  .footer-bottom { padding: 1rem; }
  .back-to-top { bottom: 1rem; right: 1rem; }
}

/* Shared hover system from the home catalog cards */
:is(
  .nav-cta,
  .btn,
  .btn-outline-white,
  .btn-secondary-outline,
  .article-digest-toggle,
  .article-jump-card,
  .next-article-link,
  .guide-steps > li,
  .art-stat-cell,
  .art-steps li,
  .audit-scope-card,
  .data-stat-card,
  .data-market-card,
  .data-link-card,
  .hub-home-route-card,
  .hub-home-card,
  .hub-home-sequence-list li
) {
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}

.back-to-top {
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}

.nav-cta,
.btn,
.back-to-top {
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

:is(
  .nav-cta,
  .btn,
  .btn-outline-white,
  .btn-secondary-outline,
  .article-digest-toggle,
  .article-jump-card,
  .next-article-link,
  .guide-steps > li,
  .art-stat-cell,
  .art-steps li,
  .audit-scope-card,
  .data-stat-card,
  .data-market-card,
  .data-link-card,
  .hub-home-route-card,
  .hub-home-card,
  .hub-home-sequence-list li,
  .back-to-top
):hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.32);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
    0 22px 60px rgba(5, 12, 18, 0.5),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(99, 174, 191, 0.1) !important;
}

.nav-cta:hover,
.btn:hover,
.btn-outline-white:hover,
.btn-secondary-outline:hover,
.back-to-top:hover {
  background: #0e2430 !important;
}

.article-digest-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(25, 56, 73, 0.9);
  color: var(--cream);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .reveal { transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease !important; }
  :is(
    .nav-cta,
    .btn,
    .btn-outline-white,
    .btn-secondary-outline,
    .article-digest-toggle,
    .article-jump-card,
    .next-article-link,
    .guide-steps > li,
    .art-stat-cell,
    .art-steps li,
    .audit-scope-card,
    .data-stat-card,
    .data-market-card,
    .data-link-card,
    .hub-home-route-card,
    .hub-home-card,
    .hub-home-sequence-list li,
    .back-to-top
  ) {
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease !important;
  }
  .back-to-top {
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease !important;
  }
}