/* ============================================================
   Laura Capes Terry — marketing site (multi-page)
   Shared layout + chrome styles. Built on the bound design
   system tokens (colors.css / typography.css / spacing.css).
   ============================================================ */

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Brittany Signature';
  src: url('/assets/fonts/BrittanySignature.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--surface-page);
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

img { max-width: 100%; }

a { color: inherit; }

/* Form controls don't inherit font-family from body per the browser UA
   stylesheet — without this, every button/input/textarea/select falls back
   to the system font instead of Noto Sans. */
button, input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }

/* ---------- Layout primitives ---------- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: var(--container-gutter);
  padding-right: var(--container-gutter);
}

.section { padding-top: var(--section-pad-y); padding-bottom: var(--section-pad-y); }
.section--sm { padding-top: var(--section-pad-y-sm); padding-bottom: var(--section-pad-y-sm); }

.bg-page { background: var(--lct-cream); }
.bg-card { background: var(--surface-card); }
.bg-tint { background: var(--surface-tint); }
.bg-tint-strong { background: var(--surface-tint-strong); }
.bg-linen { background: var(--surface-linen); }
.bg-dark { background: var(--lct-teal-700); }

/* Readability: dark-blue backgrounds get white text by default.
   Low-specificity :where() so cards/buttons with explicit colors still win;
   text inside white cards is excluded so it stays dark. */
:where(.bg-dark, .jk-field--navy, .jk-field--teal, .jk-field--rose) :where(h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, p, li, a, blockquote):not(:where(.card, .guide-form-card, .quote-card, .mentor-card, .bcard, .res-tile, .work-card, .home-feature, .about-trust__card, .challenge-card) *) {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ---------- Type helpers ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--fs-overline);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-overline);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Eyebrow badge — rounded label above a hero/section headline.
   Mirrors the DS Pill component (components/content/Pill.jsx) "solid" variant
   exactly, since pages reproduce its class+markup in raw HTML. Had no CSS at
   all before, so every instance rendered as plain unstyled inline text. */
.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
}
.pill--soft {
  background: var(--surface-tint);
  color: var(--lct-teal-600);
  border-color: var(--surface-tint-strong);
}
/* On dark hero backgrounds a solid teal pill disappears into the teal/navy
   field — use the translucent-white treatment instead (as belocal.astro's
   hero already did by hand). */
.bg-dark .pill,
.bg-dark .pill--soft {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.h-display {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-tight);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  margin: 0;
}

.lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-lead);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* Centered section intro (eyebrow/heading/lead above a section's content).
   Was previously only defined per-page in a couple of scoped <style> blocks —
   most pages used the class with no matching CSS at all, so it rendered
   unstyled and left-aligned. Defined once, globally, here. */
.section-heading {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}
.section-heading h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 42px);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.section-heading p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

.accent { color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 700; }

/* ---------- Buttons ----------
   Mirrors the DS Button component (components/buttons/Button.jsx) exactly —
   same tokens, same values — since pages reproduce its class+markup in raw HTML. */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  min-height: 48px;
  font-family: var(--font-subhead);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard),
              color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard),
              transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard),
              border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard);
}
.btn:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn:disabled { cursor: not-allowed; opacity: 0.5; }

.btn--sm { padding: 8px 18px; min-height: 38px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.btn--lg { padding: 17px 40px; min-height: 56px; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.btn--full { width: 100%; }

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn--primary:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--color-primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

.btn--secondary {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  border-color: var(--lct-navy-700);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 4px var(--color-secondary), inset 0 0 0 5px rgba(247, 241, 231, 0.85);
}
.btn--secondary:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--color-secondary-hover);
  border-color: var(--lct-navy-700);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 4px var(--color-secondary-hover), inset 0 0 0 5px rgba(247, 241, 231, 0.95);
}

.btn--accent {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--lct-teal-700);
  border-color: var(--lct-teal-600);
}
.btn--accent:hover:not(:disabled) { background: var(--color-accent-soft); }

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.btn--ghost:hover:not(:disabled) { background: var(--surface-tint); }

.btn--onDark {
  background: var(--text-on-dark);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--text-on-dark);
}
.btn--onDark:hover:not(:disabled) { background: var(--surface-tint); }

/* ---------- Forms ----------
   Backs the shared `.input` class used by every island form (contact,
   newsletter, guide, BeLocal, Start a Conversation). Mirrors the DS Input
   component (components/forms/Input.jsx) tokens/values exactly. */
.input {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  background: var(--surface-card);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard);
}
.input::placeholder { font-family: var(--font-body); color: var(--text-muted); }
.input:focus { border-color: var(--color-primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--surface-tint-strong); }
textarea.input { min-height: 120px; line-height: 1.5; resize: vertical; }

/* Start a Conversation island (about.astro, services.astro, …) */
.start-conv { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.start-conv__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  text-align: center;
}
.start-conv__sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  text-align: center;
}
.start-conv__form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.start-conv__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.start-conv__actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 6px; }
.start-conv__error { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; color: var(--lct-error); margin: 0; }
.start-conv--done { text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }
.start-conv__thanks { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 18px; color: var(--text-heading); font-weight: 700; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .start-conv__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Grids ---------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 40px; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }

/* ---------- Bootcamp value bar ---------- */
.bc-valuebar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 14px 56px; padding: 22px 0; }
.bc-valuebar__item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-subhead); font-weight: 600; font-size: 17px; }
.bc-valuebar__item i { color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 15px; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .bc-valuebar { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; align-items: center; } }

/* ---------- Header (single-tier, white) ---------- */
.site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 60; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(15, 50, 64, 0.08); }

.navbar { background: var(--surface-card); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }.navbar__inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px var(--container-gutter);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 40px);
}
.navbar__logo { display: flex; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.navbar__logo img { height: 72px; width: auto; display: block; }
.navbar__right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 22px); margin-left: auto; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.navbar__social { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; color: var(--color-primary); font-size: 17px; }
.navbar__social a { color: var(--color-primary); transition: opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard); }
.navbar__social a:hover { opacity: 0.65; }
.navbar__cta { display: inline-flex; }

.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; }
.logo__img { height: 46px; width: auto; display: block; }
.logo--knockout .logo__img { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.site-footer .logo__img { height: 52px; }

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex: 1; gap: clamp(4px, 1vw, 12px); }

/* top-level menu links */
.nav__item { position: relative; }
.nav__top {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-heading);
  text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 22px 4px; white-space: nowrap;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.nav__top:hover, .nav__item.is-open .nav__top, .nav__top.is-active {
  color: var(--color-primary); border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.nav__top .chev { font-size: 10px; transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard); opacity: 0.6; }
.nav__item.is-open .nav__top .chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* dropdown menus (cascading) */
.dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; min-width: 272px; z-index: 70;
  background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-top: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg); padding: 10px 0;
  display: none;
}
.dropdown.is-open { display: block; animation: drop-in var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard); }
@keyframes drop-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.drop__all {
  display: block; padding: 6px 20px 12px; margin-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: none;
}
.drop__all:hover { color: var(--color-primary-hover); }
.drop__menu { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.drop__item { position: relative; }
.drop__link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px 20px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-body);
  text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), color var(--dur-fast);
}
.drop__link:hover, .drop__item:hover > .drop__link, .drop__item:focus-within > .drop__link {
  background: var(--surface-tint); color: var(--color-primary);
}
.drop__link--parent { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-heading); }
.drop__chev { font-size: 10px; opacity: 0.55; flex: none; }
.drop__flyout {
  position: absolute; top: -10px; left: 100%; min-width: 244px; z-index: 71;
  background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 10px 0;
  display: none;
}
.drop__item.has-sub:hover > .drop__flyout,
.drop__item.has-sub:focus-within > .drop__flyout { display: block; animation: drop-in var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard); }
.drop__flyout--left { left: auto; right: 100%; }

/* mega-menu panel */
.mega-panel {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-10px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), visibility var(--dur-fast);
}
.mega-panel.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.mega-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 34px var(--container-gutter) 38px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 44px; align-items: start;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 124px); overflow-y: auto;
}
.mega-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 30px 34px; align-items: start; }
.mega-col__head {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--fs-overline);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-overline); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.mega-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.mega-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-body);
  text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.35; width: fit-content; display: block;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard);
}
.mega-link:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
/* nested groups */
.mega-node { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.mega-node__label {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-heading);
  text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 9px; display: block; width: fit-content;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard);
}
a.mega-node__label:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.mega-node__kids {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px;
  padding-left: 13px; margin: 0 0 4px; border-left: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
/* third-level group labels read a touch smaller */
.mega-node__kids .mega-node__label { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.mega-node__kids .mega-link { font-size: 13.5px; }
/* fourth-level (e.g. podcast platforms) tighter + muted */
.mega-node__kids .mega-node__kids { gap: 6px; }
.mega-node__kids .mega-node__kids .mega-link { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.mega-feature {
  background: var(--surface-dark); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  text-decoration: none; min-height: 200px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), box-shadow var(--dur-fast);
}
.mega-feature:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.mega-feature__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--fs-overline);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-overline); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lct-sky-200); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.mega-feature__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.mega-feature__cta {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
}

.hamburger {
  display: none; border: none; background: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px;
  color: var(--text-heading); font-size: 22px;
}

/* mobile drawer */
.drawer { display: none; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--lct-cream); border-top: none; }

/* Instagram strip (Jenna-style edge-to-edge photos + rose pill tag) */
.ig-strip { position: relative; }
.ig-strip__tag {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3; top: 0; right: 8%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-subhead); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  padding: 13px 30px 15px; border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-pill) var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(20,59,90,0.14);
}
.ig-strip__tag:hover { background: var(--lct-teal-600); filter: brightness(0.95); }
.ig-strip__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr); }
.ig-strip__cell { position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; overflow: hidden; }
.ig-strip__cell img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-standard); }
.ig-strip__cell::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--lct-navy);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard);
}
.ig-strip__icon {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 26px; opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard);
}
.ig-strip__cell:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.ig-strip__cell:hover::after { opacity: 0.34; }
.ig-strip__cell:hover .ig-strip__icon { opacity: 1; }

/* Three-column body */
.footer-main {
  max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) var(--container-gutter) 40px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: start;
}
.footer-head {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-heading);
  font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 22px;
}

/* Short Links arch panel */
.footer-arch {
  position: relative; z-index: 3; margin-top: -118px;
  background: var(--lct-linen);
  border-radius: 180px 180px var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 52px clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px) 0; text-align: center; overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-arch .footer-head { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 30px); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-arch__base { display: block; height: 16px; background: var(--lct-sand);
  margin: 22px calc(-1 * clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px)) 0; }
.footer-shortlinks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.footer-shortlinks a {
  font-family: var(--font-subhead); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-body); text-decoration: none; text-align: center;
  padding: 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard);
}
.footer-shortlinks a:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-strong); }
.footer-shortlinks a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.footer-shortlinks a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

.footer-col--brand { text-align: center; padding-top: 8px; }
.footer-logo { display: inline-block; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-logo img { height: 70px; width: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto; }
.footer-connect { font-family: 'Brittany Signature', cursive; font-weight: 400; font-size: 46px; color: var(--color-primary); margin: 18px 0 16px; line-height: 1; }
.footer-social--lg { justify-content: center; gap: 14px; }
.footer-social--lg a { width: 42px; height: 42px; font-size: 16px; }

.footer-news__desc { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0 0 20px; max-width: 420px; }
.footer-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; max-width: 420px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 4px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--surface-tint); color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), color var(--dur-fast);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--color-accent); color: #fff; }
.contact-soc {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--surface-tint); color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), color var(--dur-fast);
}
.contact-soc:hover { background: var(--color-accent); color: #fff; }
.footer-explore {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 30px var(--container-gutter) 6px;
  text-align: center;
}
.footer-explore__head { font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.footer-explore__links {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px 28px; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.footer-explore__links a {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-body);
  text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard);
}
.footer-explore__links a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 22px var(--container-gutter);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; text-align: center;
}
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-legal a {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-body); text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard);
}
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.footer-copy { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ---------- Cards / misc ---------- */
.card {
  background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); padding: 32px;
}

/* Flat cards — no drop shadows (incl. hover/active states) */
.card, .img-card, .challenge-card, .challenge-card:hover, .challenge-card[data-on="true"],
.res-tile, .res-tile:hover, .work-card, .jk-work .work-card, .quote-card, .guide-form-card,
.folder-card, .home-feature, .mentor-card, .about-trust__card, .about-photo-card,
.chk-item, .chk-item:hover, .bcard, .bcard:hover, .recent-row, .recent-row:hover,
.ep-player, .home-problem__media image-slot, .home-meet__media img, .jk-meet__media img,
.home-latest__photo, .blog-hero__media, .about-testi__img, .home-feature--book .home-feature__media img {
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
.img-soft { border-radius: var(--radius-sm); display: block; }
.img-card { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); display: block; height: auto; }

/* ---------- Hero full-bleed background ---------- */
.hero-bg { position: relative; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-bg { background-position: right bottom !important; background-size: contain !important; }
  .hero-bg::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(233,233,234,0.96) 38%, rgba(233,233,234,0.55) 70%, rgba(233,233,234,0) 100%);
  }
  .hero-bg .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
}

/* ---------- Reveal on scroll ---------- */.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .6s var(--ease-standard), transform .6s var(--ease-standard); }
.reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ---------- Toast ---------- */
.toast {
  position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 28px; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: all var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-standard);
  background: var(--text-heading); color: #fff; padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); z-index: 100;
}
.toast.is-show { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }

/* ---------- Start Here quiz ---------- */
.challenge-card {
  background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 22px 22px 20px; cursor: pointer; text-align: left;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; position: relative; width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-body); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.challenge-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--lct-sky-500); }
.challenge-card[data-on="true"] { border-color: var(--color-primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-primary), var(--shadow-md); }
.challenge-card__icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; flex: none; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--surface-tint);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 19px;
}
.challenge-card[data-on="true"] .challenge-card__icon { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }
.challenge-card__label { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-heading); line-height: 1.35; flex: 1; }
.challenge-card__check {
  width: 24px; height: 24px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-size: 11px;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast); background: transparent;
}
.challenge-card[data-on="true"] .challenge-card__check { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); }
.challenge-card:not([data-on="true"]) .challenge-card__check i { opacity: 0; }
.rec-step {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--surface-tint); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 10px 18px;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), color var(--dur-fast);
}
.rec-step:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq-cat__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.faq-cat__icon {
  flex: none; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 20px 0; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; color: var(--text-heading); line-height: 1.4;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.faq-q i { color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 15px; margin-top: 5px; flex: none; transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard); }
.faq-item[data-on="true"] .faq-q i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-standard); }
.faq-a__inner {
  padding: 0 0 22px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.68; color: var(--text-body); max-width: 760px;
}
.faq-jump { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.faq-jump a {
  text-decoration: none; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); background: var(--surface-card); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 9px 16px;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), color var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.faq-jump a:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ---------- Resources hub ---------- */
.res-tile {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px 22px 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard);
}
.res-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.res-tile__name { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-heading); line-height: 1.4; }
.res-tile__meta { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ---------- Section anchor offset (sticky header) ---------- */
[id] { scroll-margin-top: 120px; }
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav { gap: clamp(2px, 0.6vw, 8px); }
  .nav__top { padding: 20px 2px; font-size: 14px; }
  .mega-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .mega-cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .mega-feature { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  :root { --section-pad-y: 60px; --container-gutter: 24px; }
  .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .split--rev-mobile > *:first-child { order: 2; }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; text-align: center; }
  .footer-arch { margin-top: -40px; max-width: 420px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .footer-col--links .footer-shortlinks { max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .footer-news__desc, .footer-form { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .ig-strip__row { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .ig-strip__cell:nth-child(n+5) { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: block; }
  .navbar__social { display: none; }
  .navbar__cta { display: none; }
  .navbar__logo img { height: 54px; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-main { gap: 36px; }
  .footer-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .mega-panel { display: none; }
  .drawer.is-open {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
    padding: 6px var(--container-gutter) 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background: var(--surface-card); max-height: 78vh; overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .drawer__group { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }
  .drawer__link {
    display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); text-decoration: none;
    padding: 15px 2px; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--text-heading);
  }
  .drawer__link:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
  .drawer__top {
    width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 15px 2px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: var(--text-heading);
  }
  .drawer__top i { color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 13px; }
  .drawer__sub { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; padding: 4px 2px 14px; }
  .drawer__sub.is-open { display: flex; }
  .drawer__suboverview {
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    text-decoration: none; padding: 8px 0 10px 14px;
  }
  .drawer__col { margin-top: 8px; }
  .drawer__colhead {
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-heading); margin: 8px 0 6px; padding-left: 14px;
  }
  .drawer__leaf {
    display: block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-body);
    text-decoration: none; padding: 7px 0; border-left: 2px solid var(--surface-tint-strong);
    transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), border-color var(--dur-fast);
  }
  .drawer__leaf:hover { color: var(--color-primary); border-left-color: var(--color-primary); }
  .drawer__leaf--parent { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-heading); }
  .drawer__cta {
    margin-top: 16px; text-align: center; padding: 13px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff !important; text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;
  }
  .drawer__login {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 14px 2px; text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-primary); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 721px) { .drawer__login { display: none; } }

/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE — editorial redesign (June 2026)
   Montage hero · "I'M LAURA" intro · feature cards · podcast
   band · latest list · success carousel · photo mosaic.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- shared editorial bits ---- */
.ed-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--fs-overline);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-overline); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.ed-eyebrow--light { color: var(--lct-sky-500); }
.ed-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-heading);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-tight); line-height: 1.12; margin: 0;
}
.ed-em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; }

.play-btn {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 24px;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), background var(--dur-fast);
}
.play-btn:hover { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.06); background: #fff; }
.play-btn i { margin-left: 4px; }

/* ---- 1. Banner hero (cream, two-column with brushstroke) ---- */
.home-hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--lct-cream);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.home-hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  width: 100%; max-width: var(--container-max);
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 84px) var(--container-gutter) 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 64px);
  align-items: end;
}
.home-hero__copy { max-width: 600px; align-self: center; padding-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 84px); }
.home-hero__rule { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin: 0 0 22px; max-width: 380px; }
.home-hero__rule-line { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--lct-sand); }
.home-hero__rule i { color: var(--lct-rose); font-size: 16px; }
.home-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-heading);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.6vw, 64px); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.home-hero h1 .ed-em { color: var(--lct-teal-500); }
.home-hero__sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: clamp(16px, 1.4vw, 19px); line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-body); max-width: 520px; margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.home-hero__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--fs-overline);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lct-teal-500); margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.home-hero__expertise {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(14px, 1.1vw, 16px);
  color: var(--text-heading); margin: 0 0 30px; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.home-hero__expertise span { color: var(--color-primary); margin: 0 8px; font-weight: 400; }
.home-hero__figure { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center; align-self: end; min-height: 460px; }
.home-hero__brush {
  position: absolute; z-index: 1; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: min(132%, 720px); height: auto; transform: translate(-48%, -52%); pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.3;
}
.home-hero__sprig { position: absolute; z-index: 1; top: 6%; right: 4%; width: clamp(54px, 6vw, 78px); height: auto; }
.home-hero__photo {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; max-width: 580px; height: auto;
  display: block; vertical-align: bottom;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .home-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 16px; padding-bottom: clamp(36px, 8vw, 56px); }
  .home-hero__copy { max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto; align-self: auto; padding-bottom: 0; }
  .home-hero__rule, .home-hero__sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .home-hero__figure { min-height: 340px; order: -1; align-self: auto; }
  .home-hero__photo { max-width: 320px !important; height: auto !important; width: auto !important; }
  .phrase-band__inner { margin: 0px 7px 0px 7px !important; flex-direction: column; }
  .jk-levelup__photo { position: static; width: auto; height: 320px; margin-top: 36px; display: none; }
  .jk-meet__grid { display: flex !important; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 76px); align-items: start; flex-direction: column; }
  .jk-meet__media { position: relative !important; top: 104px; align-self: start; justify-content: center; }
  .guide-grid { padding: 40px 0 !important; }
}

/* ---- 2. Promo band ---- */
.home-promo { background: var(--lct-teal-700); text-align: center; }
.home-promo__badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin: 0 auto 22px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 9px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ---- 3. "I'M LAURA" intro ---- */
.home-intro { background: var(--lct-sky-100); overflow: hidden; }
.home-intro__grid {
  max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: var(--container-gutter); padding-right: var(--container-gutter);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.85fr; gap: 40px; align-items: end; min-height: 540px;
}
.home-intro__copy { padding: 80px 0; max-width: 480px; align-self: center; }
.home-intro__lettering {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--lct-ink-900);
  font-size: clamp(64px, 9vw, 120px); line-height: 0.92; letter-spacing: -0.03em; margin: 0 0 26px;
}
.home-intro__lettering .ed-em { display: block; color: var(--color-primary); }
.home-intro__photo { align-self: end; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.home-intro__photo img { width: 100%; max-width: 460px; height: auto; display: block; }

/* ---- 4. Awards / recognition strip ---- */
.home-recog { background: var(--surface-card); border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }
.home-recog__row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 34px 52px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.home-recog__row img { height: 144px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }

/* ---- shared section head ---- */
.section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 48px; }
.link-strong {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; padding-bottom: 1px;
}
.link-strong:hover { color: var(--color-primary-hover); }

/* ---- navy phrase band ---- */
.phrase-band { background: var(--lct-navy); }
.phrase-band__inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 22px var(--container-gutter);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px clamp(20px, 4vw, 56px);
}
.phrase-band__row { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
.phrase-band__item {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(17px, 1.6vw, 22px);
  color: #fff; text-align: center;
}
.phrase-band__sep { color: var(--lct-sand); font-size: 13px; flex: none; }

/* ---- problem: AI is changing everything ---- */
.home-problem__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center; }
.home-problem__media image-slot { display: block; width: 100%; height: 460px; box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(20,59,90,0.14); }
.problem-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.problem-list li { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.problem-list__num {
  flex: none; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 2px;
}
.problem-list__text { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--text-body); }
.problem-list__text strong { color: var(--text-heading); }

/* ---- meet laura ---- */
.home-meet { background: var(--lct-sky-100); overflow: hidden; }
.home-meet__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center; }
.home-meet__media { position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.home-meet__media img {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; max-width: 420px; height: auto; display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(20,59,90,0.18);
}
.offset-photo__block {
  position: absolute; z-index: 1; left: 8%; bottom: -22px; width: 78%; height: 82%;
  background: var(--color-primary); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.home-meet__p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.home-meet__p--em { font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: var(--text-heading); }

/* ---- how we can work together ---- */
.work-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.work-card {
  background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); padding: 32px 28px; text-align: center;
}
.work-card__icon {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 76px; height: 76px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
/* Shared sunburst card icon */
.sun-icon { position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: visible; flex: none; }
.sun-icon__rays { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
.sun-icon__glyph { color: var(--lct-teal-500); font-size: 0.34em; line-height: 1; }
.heart-sun { position: relative; width: 76px; height: 76px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: visible; }
.heart-sun__rays { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
.heart-sun__glyph { color: var(--lct-teal-500); font-size: 26px; line-height: 1; }
.work-card__body { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.work-card__ideal { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-heading); margin: 0; }

/* ---- how to get started ---- */
.steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 36px; max-width: 1040px; margin: 0 auto; }
.step { text-align: center; }
.step__num {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface-tint-strong); color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.step__body { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0 0 10px; }
.step__body--muted { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ---- what clients say ---- */
.jk-quotes { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.jk-quotes > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.jk-quotes__leaf {
  position: absolute; z-index: 0; width: clamp(220px, 24vw, 340px); aspect-ratio: 369 / 276;
  background: url("/assets/leaf-accent.svg") no-repeat center / contain;
  opacity: 0.16; pointer-events: none;
}
.jk-quotes__leaf--tl { top: -36px; left: -70px; transform: rotate(180deg); }
.jk-quotes__leaf--br { bottom: -36px; right: -70px; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .jk-quotes__leaf { width: 180px; opacity: 0.1; } }
.quotes-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.quote-card {
  background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); padding: 32px 28px; margin: 0;
}
.quote-card__mark { color: var(--lct-sky); font-size: 22px; }
.quote-card blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text-body);
  font-style: italic; margin: 14px 0 18px;
}
.quote-card figcaption { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.quote-card figcaption span { display: block; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; color: var(--text-heading); margin-bottom: 2px; }

/* ---- website guide band (photo + teal overlay) ---- */
.guide-band {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--lct-teal-600);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--lct-teal-700-rgba, rgba(30,99,115,0.86)), rgba(30,99,115,0.86)),
    url("/assets/guide-book.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.guide-grid {
  max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px) var(--container-gutter);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center;
}
.guide-form-card { background: var(--surface-card); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 34px 30px; }
.guide-form-card__tag {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-primary); margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.guide-form-card__desc { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0 0 20px; }
.guide-form-card__fine { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-muted); text-align: center; margin: 14px 0 0; }
.guide-copy__sub { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--lct-sand); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.guide-copy__p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.guide-copy__list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 14px; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.guide-copy__list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15.5px; color: #fff; }
.guide-copy__list i { color: var(--lct-sand); font-size: 13px; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .home-problem__grid, .home-meet__grid, .jk-meet__grid, .guide-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .home-problem__media { order: -1; }
  .home-problem__media image-slot { height: 320px; }
  .home-meet__media, .jk-meet__media { order: -1; }
  .jk-meet__media { position: static; top: auto; }
  .work-grid, .quotes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME — bold color-block / oversized-type treatment (June 2026)
   ============================================================ */
/* Rounded (curved) buttons across the entire site */
.lct-btn { border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important; }
/* No underline on link hover, anywhere */
a:hover { text-decoration: none; }

/* Bigger, bolder hero headline + accents */
.home-jk .home-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(46px, 6.6vw, 86px); line-height: 1.02; }
.home-jk .jk-ink-teal { color: var(--lct-teal-500); }
.home-jk .jk-ink-rose { color: var(--lct-navy); }
.jk-script { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); font-style: normal; line-height: 0.9; }
.jk-script--sky { color: var(--lct-sky-500); }
.jk-script--cream { color: var(--lct-cream); }
.jk-script--lg { font-size: 1.18em; }
.home-jk .home-hero h1 .jk-script { font-size: 1.05em; }
/* Oversized display heading */
.jk-h { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-heading);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 64px); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.jk-h--md { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px); }

/* Section heads */
.jk-head { text-align: center; max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto 52px; }

/* Brand motifs — heart rule + sunburst (used sparingly for warmth) */
.motif-rule { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.motif-rule__line { width: 46px; height: 1px; background: var(--lct-sand); }
.motif-rule__heart { width: 17px; height: auto; display: block; }
.jk-on-dark + .motif-rule, .jk-head .jk-on-dark { }
.jk-work .motif-rule__line { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.motif-sun { display: block; width: 54px; height: 54px; margin: 0 auto 16px; }
.jk-head__lead { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0 auto; max-width: 700px; }
.jk-head__lead strong { color: var(--text-heading); }

/* Body helpers */
.jk-p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.72; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.jk-p--em { font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: var(--text-heading); }
.jk-lead-em { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--text-heading); margin: 0 0 18px; }

/* On-dark text */
.jk-on-dark { color: #fff !important; }
.jk-on-dark-muted { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86) !important; }
.jk-on-dark-muted strong { color: #fff; }

/* Color fields */
.jk-field--sky { background: var(--lct-sky); }
.jk-field--sky-soft { background: var(--lct-sky-100); }
.jk-field--cream { background: var(--lct-cream); }
.jk-contact { position: relative; background: var(--lct-cream); overflow: hidden; }
.jk-contact::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 0;
  width: clamp(420px, 52%, 780px); height: 88%;
  background-image: url("/assets/botanical-bg.jpg");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left bottom; background-size: contain;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply; opacity: 0.7; pointer-events: none;
}
.jk-contact > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .jk-contact::before { width: 300px; } }
.jk-field--linen { background: var(--surface-linen); }
.jk-field--teal { background: var(--lct-teal-700); }
.jk-field--rose { background: var(--lct-navy); }
.jk-field--navy { background: var(--lct-navy); }

/* Problem / "level up" — copy left, full-bleed photo right */
.jk-levelup { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--lct-cream); }
.jk-levelup__inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 104px) var(--container-gutter);
}
.jk-levelup__copy { position: relative; max-width: 560px; }
.jk-levelup__copy > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.jk-levelup__word {
  position: absolute; z-index: 0; top: -0.32em; left: -0.05em;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(120px, 16vw, 240px); line-height: 0.8; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--lct-sand); opacity: 0.4; pointer-events: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.jk-levelup__tag {
  font-family: var(--font-subhead); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 30px 0 20px;
}
.home-jk .jk-levelup__cta { border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important; letter-spacing: 0.14em; }
.jk-levelup .jk-h { color: var(--lct-navy); }
.jk-levelup .jk-p { color: var(--lct-navy-600); }
.jk-levelup .jk-lead-em { color: var(--lct-navy); }
.jk-levelup .problem-list__text { color: var(--lct-navy-600); }
.jk-levelup .problem-list__text strong { color: var(--lct-navy); }
.jk-levelup .problem-list__num { background: var(--lct-navy); }
.jk-levelup__photo { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 48%;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 26%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 26%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 100%);
}
.jk-levelup__photo image-slot { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }

/* Meet Laura */
.jk-meet__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 76px); align-items: start; }
.jk-meet__media { position: relative; top: 0; align-self: start; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.jk-meet__media img {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; max-width: 420px; height: auto; display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(20,59,90,0.2);
}
.jk-meet__media .offset-photo__block { background: var(--lct-teal-500); }
.jk-meet__role { font-family: var(--font-subhead); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--lct-teal-600); margin: -6px 0 18px; }

/* How we work — soft cards on the warm linen field */
.jk-work .work-card { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(20,59,90,0.10); }
.jk-work .motif-rule__line { background: var(--lct-sand); }

/* How to get started — rose field */
.jk-steps .step, .jk-step { text-align: center; }
.jk-step__num {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; color: var(--color-primary); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 25px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.jk-step__body { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); margin: 0 0 10px; }
.jk-step__body--muted { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.74); }

/* How to get started — neutral palm photo bg + cream overlay, sticky "folder" stacking cards */
.jk-steps {
  background-color: var(--lct-gray);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(233,233,233,0.86), rgba(233,233,233,0.86)),
    url("/assets/palm-neutral.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  position: relative;
}
.jk-steps > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.folder-stack { max-width: 840px; margin: 0 auto; }
.folder-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(96px + var(--i) * 56px);
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(20,59,90,0.12);
}
.folder-card:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.folder-card__tab {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
}
.folder-card__tab::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -15px; left: 28px;
  width: 138px; height: 17px; background: inherit;
  border-radius: 12px 16px 0 0;
}
.folder-card__tablabel {
  font-family: var(--font-subhead); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff;
}
.folder-card__body { padding: 40px clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px) 48px; }
.folder-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 46px; line-height: 1;
  display: block; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.folder-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-heading);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 46px); line-height: 1.05; margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.folder-card__p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0 0 12px; max-width: 600px; }
.folder-card__p--muted { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .folder-card { top: calc(80px + var(--i) * 48px); margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .folder-card__num { font-size: 38px; }
}

/* Guide band heading */
.jk-field--navy .guide-copy__sub { color: var(--lct-sky-500); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .jk-levelup__photo { position: static; width: auto; height: 320px; margin-top: 36px; }
  .jk-levelup__photo image-slot { height: 320px; }
  .jk-levelup__copy { max-width: none; }
}

/* ---- 5. Newsletter inline ---- */
.home-news__form { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: stretch; max-width: 620px; }
.home-news__form > * { flex: 1 1 200px; }
.home-news__form .ds-btn, .home-news__form button { flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* ---- 6. Feature cards ---- */
.home-feature { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; align-items: stretch; }
.home-feature + .home-feature { margin-top: 28px; }
.home-feature__media { position: relative; min-height: 340px; }
.home-feature__media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.home-feature__body { padding: 46px 48px; align-self: center; }
.home-feature--rev .home-feature__media { order: 2; }
.home-feature--book { background: var(--lct-sky-100); }
.home-feature--book .home-feature__media { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 360px; padding: 30px; }
.home-feature--book .home-feature__media img { position: static; width: auto; height: 300px; max-width: 80%; border-radius: 4px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.home-feature__badge {
  position: absolute; right: 26px; bottom: 26px; width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); line-height: 1.05;
}
.home-feature__badge b { font-size: 26px; }
.home-feature__badge span { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; font-family: var(--font-body); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ---- 7. Podcast band ---- */
.home-pod__hero { position: relative; height: 700px; }
.home-pod__hero img, .home-pod__hero video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 30%; display: block; }
.home-pod__panel { background: var(--lct-sky-200); position: relative; }
.home-pod__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.phone-mock {
  width: 270px; margin: -190px auto 0; position: relative; z-index: 3;
  border-radius: 34px; background: #1c1c1e; padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(36,82,96,0.34); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.phone-mock__screen { border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; aspect-ratio: 9/18; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.phone-mock__art { height: 58%; background: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; position: relative; }
.phone-mock__art img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.phone-mock__meta { padding: 16px; }
.platform-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 22px; }
.platform-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 10px 18px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-heading);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), box-shadow var(--dur-fast);
}
.platform-pill:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.platform-pill i { color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 17px; }

/* ---- 8. Latest list ---- */
.home-latest__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: 52px; align-items: center; }
.home-latest__photo { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.latest-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; text-decoration: none;
  padding: 20px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: padding-left var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard);
}
.latest-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }
.latest-item:hover { padding-left: 8px; }
.latest-item__play {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--surface-tint);
  color: var(--color-accent); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 15px;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast), color var(--dur-fast);
}
.latest-item:hover .latest-item__play { background: var(--color-accent); color: #fff; }
.latest-item__title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; color: var(--text-heading); line-height: 1.35; margin: 0; }
.latest-item__meta { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 4px 0 0; }

/* ---- 9. Success carousel ---- */
.home-success { background: var(--lct-sky-100); text-align: center; }
.success-card { max-width: 760px; margin: 36px auto 0; }
.success-card__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 30px); line-height: 1.4; color: var(--text-heading); margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.success-card__who { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-heading); }
.success-card__org { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.success-nav { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 30px; }
.success-nav button {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--border-strong); background: var(--surface-card);
  color: var(--color-accent); cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast), color var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.success-nav button:hover { background: var(--color-accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-accent); }
.success-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 22px; }
.success-dots span { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--border-strong); transition: background var(--dur-fast), transform var(--dur-fast); }
.success-dots span.on { background: var(--color-primary); transform: scale(1.25); }

/* ---- 10. Photo mosaic (photo-guide layout) ---- */
.photo-mosaic { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 178px; gap: 6px; }
.photo-mosaic > * { overflow: hidden; }
.photo-mosaic picture { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.photo-mosaic img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.pm-pool    { grid-column: 1 / 3; grid-row: 1 / 3; }
.pm-gala    { grid-column: 3 / 5; grid-row: 1 / 2; }
.pm-award   { grid-column: 3 / 4; grid-row: 2 / 3; }
.pm-belocal { grid-column: 4 / 5; grid-row: 2 / 3; }
.pm-cap     { grid-column: 5 / 7; grid-row: 1 / 3; }
.pm-library { grid-column: 1 / 3; grid-row: 3 / 5; }
.pm-podcast { grid-column: 3 / 4; grid-row: 3 / 5; }
.pm-beach   { grid-column: 4 / 5; grid-row: 3 / 5; }
.pm-resort  { grid-column: 5 / 7; grid-row: 3 / 5; }
.pm-belocal img { object-position: center 30%; }
.home-mosaic__cap {
  position: relative; background: var(--lct-teal-600); color: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; padding: 24px; gap: 8px;
}
.home-mosaic__cap .ed-serif { color: #fff; font-size: 24px; }
.home-mosaic__cap p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin: 0; }

/* ---- homepage responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .home-intro__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: 0; }
  .home-intro__copy { padding: 64px 0 20px; max-width: none; }
  .home-intro__photo { justify-content: center; }
  .home-intro__photo img { max-width: 340px; }
  .home-feature, .home-feature--rev { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .home-feature--rev .home-feature__media { order: 0; }
  .home-feature__media { min-height: 260px; }
  .home-feature__body { padding: 36px 32px; }
  .home-pod__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .home-latest__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .photo-mosaic { grid-auto-rows: 150px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .photo-mosaic { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 150px; }
  .photo-mosaic > * { grid-column: auto !important; grid-row: auto !important; }
  .photo-mosaic .pm-cap { grid-column: 1 / -1 !important; min-height: 150px; }
  .home-news__form > * { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  /* Keep faces in frame when square-cropped on mobile */
  .photo-mosaic img { object-position: center 22%; }
  .pm-award img   { object-position: center top; }
  .pm-belocal img { object-position: center 18%; }
  .pm-library img { object-position: center 20%; }
  .pm-podcast img { object-position: center 25%; }
  .pm-beach img   { object-position: center top; }
  .pm-resort img  { object-position: center 30%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG — index redesign (June 2026)
   ============================================================ */
.blog-hero { background: var(--surface-dark); }
.blog-hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 52px; align-items: center; }
.blog-hero__media { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.blog-hero__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

/* Most recent + sidebar */
.blog-main { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr; gap: 52px; align-items: start; }
.recent-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.recent-row {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard);
}
.recent-row:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.recent-row__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1200 / 627; overflow: hidden; }
.recent-row__media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.recent-row__body { padding: 24px 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.bmeta { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 11px; }
.bmeta__time { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-muted); }

.blog-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 26px; position: sticky; top: 128px; }
.side-card { background: var(--surface-dark); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px; }
.side-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 10px 0 10px; color: #fff; }
.side-card p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.side-picks { background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 26px 28px; }
.side-picks__head { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--fs-overline); letter-spacing: var(--ls-overline); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-heading); margin: 0 0 8px; }
.pick { display: flex; gap: 15px; align-items: baseline; padding: 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); text-decoration: none; }
.pick:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.pick__n { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 20px; color: var(--lct-sky-500); flex: none; width: 22px; }
.pick__title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--text-heading); }
.pick:hover .pick__title { color: var(--color-primary); }
.pick__cat { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 3px; }

/* Topic rows */
.topic { margin-top: 8px; }
.topic + .topic { margin-top: 52px; }
.topic-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.topic-head__see { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; }
.topic-head__see:hover { color: var(--color-primary-hover); }
.bcard { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); text-decoration: none; transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard); }
.bcard:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.bcard__media { height: 158px; }
.bcard__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.bcard__body { padding: 18px 20px 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.bcard__title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--text-heading); margin: 10px 0 0; }
.bcard:hover .bcard__title { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* Search block */
.blog-search__bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; max-width: 620px; margin: 22px auto 0; background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 8px 8px 8px 22px; }
.blog-search__bar i { color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 16px; }
.blog-search__bar input { flex: 1; border: none; outline: none; background: none; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-heading); padding: 10px 0; }
.blog-search__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 22px; }
.blog-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); background: var(--surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 9px 18px;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), color var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.blog-tag:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-primary); }

.blog-cats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; }
.blog-cat {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); background: var(--surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 12px 26px;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), color var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.blog-cat:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ---------- Single post (detail) ---------- */
.post-head__inner { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.post-crumb {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.post-crumb a { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: none; }
.post-crumb a:hover { color: var(--color-primary-hover); }
.post-crumb span { color: var(--border-strong, #b9c6cc); }
.post-title { font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 56px); line-height: 1.08; margin: 18px 0 0; }
.post-dek {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body); max-width: 680px; margin: 18px auto 0;
}
.post-author {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.post-author img { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.post-author__name { display: block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-heading); font-size: 15px; }
.post-author__meta { display: block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); }

.post-cover { max-width: 1080px; margin: 8px auto 0; padding: 0 var(--container-gutter); }
.post-cover img { width: 100%; height: clamp(280px, 46vw, 560px); object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); display: block; }

.post-body { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.post-body p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0 0 24px; }
.post-body h2 { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 30px); line-height: 1.2; color: var(--text-heading); margin: 40px 0 14px; }
.post-body ul { margin: 0 0 24px; padding-left: 0; list-style: none; }
.post-body li {
  position: relative; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body); padding-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.post-body li::before {
  content: "\f058"; font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free"; font-weight: 400;
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2px; color: var(--color-primary); font-size: 15px;
}
.post-quote {
  margin: 36px 0; padding: 4px 0 4px 28px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}
.post-quote p { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 28px); line-height: 1.4; color: var(--text-heading); margin: 0 0 10px; }
.post-quote cite { font-family: var(--font-body); font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-muted); }

.post-share {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 44px;
  padding-top: 26px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.post-share span { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-heading); }
.post-share a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none; transition: background var(--dur-fast), color var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.post-share a:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-primary); }

.post-cta__card {
  background: var(--color-primary); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 44px 48px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ---------- Podcast episodes ---------- */
.ep-list { margin-top: 36px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 48px; max-width: 860px; }
.ep-list--grid { max-width: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px); }

/* Podcast — teal intro band */
.pod-intro { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center; }
.pod-intro__cover img { width: 100%; max-width: 340px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); display: block; }
.pod-intro__lead { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); margin: 16px 0 14px; }
.pod-intro__host { font-family: var(--font-subhead); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--lct-sand); margin: 6px 0 0; }
.pod-readmore {
  display: inline-block; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 26px;
  font-family: var(--font-subhead); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #fff; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--lct-sand);
}
.pod-readmore:hover { color: var(--lct-sand); }
.pod-modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200; background: rgba(10,34,54,0.55); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 24px; }
.pod-modal__card {
  position: relative; background: var(--lct-cream); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 760px; width: 100%; max-height: 86vh; overflow-y: auto; padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(10,34,54,0.4);
}
.pod-modal__close {
  position: sticky; top: 0; float: right; margin: -8px -8px 0 0; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; background: var(--surface-tint); color: var(--color-primary); font-size: 18px;
}
.pod-modal__close:hover { background: var(--surface-tint-strong); }
.pod-intro__btns { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
.pod-about { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.pod-about__p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.pod-about .jk-h { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.pod-about__p--em { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; font-size: 20px; color: var(--text-heading); text-align: center; }
.pod-about__list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.pod-about__list li { position: relative; padding-left: 30px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-body); }
.pod-about__list li::before { content: "\f058"; font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free"; font-weight: 400; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2px; color: var(--color-primary); font-size: 15px; }
.pod-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); color: #fff; font-size: 28px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard);
}
.pod-icon:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.34); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Podcast — host intro + stats */
.pod-host { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 76px); align-items: center; }
.pod-host__media { position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.pod-host__media img { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; max-width: 420px; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.pod-host__media .offset-photo__block { background: var(--lct-teal-500); }
.pod-host__p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.72; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.pod-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 28px; }
.pod-stat { text-align: center; padding: 18px 12px; background: var(--surface-tint); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.pod-stat__num { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px); color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1; }
.pod-stat__label { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 6px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ep-list--grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .pod-intro, .pod-host { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .pod-intro__cover { text-align: center; }
  .pod-intro__cover img { margin: 0 auto; }
  .pod-host__media { order: -1; }
}
.ep-card__title { font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px); line-height: 1.22; margin: 0; color: var(--text-heading); }
.ep-card__date {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 8px 0 16px;
}
.ep-player {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: center; background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.ep-player__art { width: 92px; height: 92px; flex: none; border-radius: var(--radius-md); object-fit: contain; background: #fff; }
.ep-player__body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.ep-player__label {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lct-sky-200); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ep-player__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.3; color: #fff;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.ep-player__bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 14px; }
.ep-player__play {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; flex: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 13px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard);
}
.ep-player__play:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }
.ep-player__time { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); flex: none; }
.ep-player__track { flex: 1; height: 4px; border-radius: 2px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); overflow: hidden; }
.ep-player__track span { display: block; width: 0; height: 100%; background: var(--color-accent); }
.ep-card__desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--text-body);
  margin: 18px 0 16px; max-width: 720px;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ep-player { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .ep-player__art { width: 100%; height: 180px; }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .post-cta__card { padding: 32px 26px; }
  .post-body p, .post-body li { font-size: 17px; }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .blog-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .blog-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .blog-side { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .recent-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .recent-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .recent-row__media { aspect-ratio: 1200 / 627; }
  .topic-head { flex-wrap: wrap; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT — page redesign (June 2026)
   Oversized-name hero · overlaid quote card · portrait + card.
   ============================================================ */
.about-parallax { position: relative; z-index: 0; }
.about-hero { position: relative; background: var(--lct-cream); overflow: hidden; }
.about-parallax .about-hero { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 0; }
.about-hero__inner {
  position: relative; max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--container-gutter);
  height: 660px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center;
}
.about-hero__name {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 23%; transform: translateY(-50%); text-align: center;
  z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--lct-sand);
  font-size: clamp(72px, 15.5vw, 185px); line-height: 0.82; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; text-wrap: balance;
}
.about-hero__photo {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; height: 640px; width: auto; max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain; object-position: bottom center; display: block;
}
.about-hero__vecs { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: visible; pointer-events: none; }
.about-hero__vec {
  position: absolute; width: clamp(160px, 20vw, 300px); height: auto;
  opacity: 0.1; pointer-events: none;
}
.about-hero__vec--1 { left: 0;    top: 1%;   transform: rotate(-14deg); width: clamp(200px, 26vw, 400px); }
.about-hero__vec--2 { right: 0;   bottom: 1%; transform: scaleX(-1) rotate(-14deg); width: clamp(200px, 26vw, 400px); }
.about-hero__vec--3 { right: 5%;  top: 5%;   transform: scaleX(-1) rotate(10deg); opacity: 0.08; }
.about-hero__vec--4 { left: 4%;   bottom: 8%; transform: rotate(6deg); opacity: 0.08; }
.about-hero__vec--5 { left: 30%;  top: 3%;   transform: rotate(-4deg) scale(0.7); opacity: 0.07; }
.about-hero__vec--6 { right: 26%; bottom: 3%; transform: scaleX(-1) rotate(-4deg) scale(0.7); opacity: 0.07; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .about-hero__vec--3, .about-hero__vec--4, .about-hero__vec--5, .about-hero__vec--6 { display: none; } }
.about-hero__heart { position: absolute; color: var(--lct-rose); pointer-events: none; }
.about-hero__heart--1 { left: 12%; top: 14%;  font-size: 38px; opacity: 0.22; transform: rotate(-12deg); }
.about-hero__heart--2 { right: 14%; top: 20%; font-size: 22px; opacity: 0.18; transform: rotate(10deg); }
.about-hero__heart--3 { left: 20%; bottom: 22%; font-size: 16px; opacity: 0.16; }
.about-hero__heart--4 { right: 10%; bottom: 30%; font-size: 30px; opacity: 0.2; transform: rotate(-8deg); }
.about-hero__heart--5 { left: 6%;  top: 44%;  font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.15; }
.about-hero__heart--6 { right: 22%; top: 8%;  font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.14; }
.about-hero__heart--7 { left: 40%; bottom: 12%; font-size: 18px; opacity: 0.16; transform: rotate(6deg); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .about-hero__heart--3, .about-hero__heart--5, .about-hero__heart--6, .about-hero__heart--7 { display: none; } }
.about-hero__tag {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2; bottom: 132px; max-width: 230px;
  font-family: var(--font-subhead); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 21px);
  line-height: 1.32; color: var(--text-heading); margin: 0;
}
.about-hero__tag--l { left: 5%; text-align: left; }
.about-hero__tag--r { right: 5%; text-align: right; }
.about-hero__tag-em { color: var(--color-primary); }
.about-hero__cred {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: 5%; bottom: 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px;
}
.about-hero__cred-label {
  font-family: var(--font-subhead); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
}
.about-hero__cred img { height: 66px; width: auto; display: block; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .about-hero__inner {
    height: 580px !important; min-height: 0; padding: 0 var(--container-gutter);
    flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end;
  }
  .about-hero__name { position: relative; top: auto; transform: none; margin: 18px 0 -6px; font-size: clamp(56px, 19vw, 104px); }
  .about-hero__photo { flex: 1 1 auto; min-height: 0; height: auto; width: auto; max-width: 100%; object-fit: contain; object-position: bottom center; margin: 0 auto; }
  /* Side tags + in-hero credentials belong to the desktop overlay only */
  .about-hero__tag, .about-hero__cred { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .about-hero__inner { height: 480px; }
  .about-hero__name { font-size: clamp(44px, 18vw, 84px); }
}

.about-strip { position: relative; z-index: 1; background: var(--surface-dark); }
.about-seal {
  position: absolute; z-index: 5; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 116px; height: 116px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  background: var(--surface-dark); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.about-seal__ring { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  animation: about-seal-spin 22s linear infinite; }
.about-seal__ring text { fill: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-family: var(--font-subhead); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 8.4px; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.about-seal__mono { font-family: var(--font-script); font-size: 40px; color: var(--lct-sand); line-height: 1; }
@keyframes about-seal-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .about-seal__ring { animation: none; } }
.about-strip__inner {
  max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 88px) var(--container-gutter);
  text-align: center; color: #fff;
}
.about-strip__statement {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 50px); line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.about-strip__a-sky { color: var(--lct-sky-500); }
.about-strip__a-sand { color: var(--lct-sand); }
.about-strip__a-rose { color: var(--lct-navy); }
.about-strip__role {
  font-family: var(--font-subhead); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(14px, 1.4vw, 18px);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--lct-sand); margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.about-strip .u-mark {
  background-image: linear-gradient(currentColor, currentColor);
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 100% 3px; background-position: 0 92%; padding-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Full-bleed photo + overlaid quote card */
.about-feature { position: relative; }
.about-feature__img { width: 100%; height: 540px; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 28%; display: block; }
.about-feature__card {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 7%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  max-width: 440px; background: var(--surface-card); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 44px;
}

/* Trust band: portrait + card */
.about-trust { background: var(--lct-sky-100); }
.about-trust__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.about-trust__photo { align-self: end; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.about-trust__photo img { width: 100%; max-width: 380px; height: auto; display: block; }
.about-trust__card { background: var(--surface-card); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: 44px; }
.about-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; margin-top: 26px; }
.about-stat { text-align: center; padding: 22px 12px; background: var(--surface-tint); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }

/* long-form story */
.about-story { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.about-story p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0 0 18px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-hero__inner { height: 520px; }
  .about-hero__photo { height: 500px; }
  .about-hero__tag { display: none; }
  .about-feature__card { position: static; transform: none; max-width: none; margin: -40px var(--container-gutter) 0; }
  .about-feature__img { height: 360px; }
  .about-trust__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .about-trust__photo img { max-width: 300px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .about-hero__inner { height: 420px; }
  .about-hero__photo { height: 380px; }
  .about-hero__cred img { height: 48px; }
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* about — extended sections */
.about-two { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 52px; }
.about-explist { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 20px 0 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 13px; }
.about-explist li { display: flex; gap: 12px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--text-body); }
.about-explist i { color: var(--color-accent); margin-top: 5px; flex: none; }
.heart-divider { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; max-width: 520px; margin: 22px auto 0; }
.heart-divider::before, .heart-divider::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; }
.heart-divider::before { background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--border-strong)); }
.heart-divider::after { background: linear-gradient(to left, transparent, var(--border-strong)); }
.heart-divider i { color: var(--lct-rose); font-size: 13px; flex: none; }
/* Heart motif always stays rose, even where accent is now blue */
i.fa-heart { color: var(--lct-rose); }
.mentor-card { background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.mentor-card image-slot { display: block; width: 100%; height: 240px; }
.mentor-card__img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 280px; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; }
.mentor-card__body { padding: 24px 26px 28px; }
.mentor-card__name { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-primary); margin: 0 0 12px; }
.award-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.award-img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.about-testi { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.about-testi-band .h-display { color: #fff; }
.about-testi-band .h-display .jk-script { color: #fff !important; }
.about-testi__img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .award-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .about-testi { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .award-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ============================================================
   BELOCAL CHECKLIST — interactive above-the-fold checklist
   ============================================================ */
.chk-progress { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.chk-progress__row { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.chk-progress__label { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--fs-overline); letter-spacing: var(--ls-overline); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-heading); }
.chk-progress__count { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-primary); }
.chk-progress__track { height: 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: var(--surface-tint-strong); overflow: hidden; }
.chk-progress__fill { height: 100%; background: var(--color-primary); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); transition: width var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-standard); }

.chk-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; max-width: 980px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.chk-item {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; width: 100%; cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); padding: 24px; font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), border-color var(--dur-fast), background var(--dur-fast);
}
.chk-item:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.chk-item[data-on="true"] { border-color: var(--color-primary); background: var(--surface-tint); }
.chk-box {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; flex: none; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid var(--border-strong);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 2px;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.chk-item[data-on="true"] .chk-box { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); }
.chk-item:not([data-on="true"]) .chk-box i { opacity: 0; }
.chk-item__title { display: block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: var(--text-heading); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.chk-item__body { display: block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-body); }

.protip {
  max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; background: var(--surface-dark); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 44px; color: #fff; text-align: center;
}
.protip__tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--lct-sky-500);
}
.protip__lead { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.55; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 20px; }
.protip__qs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.protip__qs span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 11px 20px;
}
.protip__note { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); margin: 0; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .chk-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .protip { padding: 32px 24px; }
}

/* ---------- Start Here option hover ---------- */
.sh-option:hover { border-color: var(--color-primary) !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.sh-results { animation: shFade var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-standard); }
@keyframes shFade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* ---------- Building Blocks framework diagram ---------- */
.bb-diagram {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; align-items: center;
  background: var(--surface-tint); border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.bb-row { display: flex; gap: 10px; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.bb-block {
  flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center; border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 14px 10px; min-height: 64px;
  background: var(--lct-sky-100, #e9f3f6); border: 1px solid var(--lct-sky-300, #cfe7ee);
}
.bb-row.bb-base .bb-block { background: var(--lct-sky-100, #e9f3f6); }
.bb-row.bb-mid .bb-block { background: var(--lct-teal-100, #d7ecf0); border-color: var(--lct-teal-300, #a9d4dd); }
.bb-row.bb-cap .bb-block {
  background: var(--lct-teal-500); border-color: var(--lct-teal-600, #257889);
  max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.bb-row.bb-cap .bb-label { color: #fff; }
.bb-row.bb-cap .bb-tag { color: var(--lct-sand); }
.bb-label { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--text-heading); }
.bb-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.bb-foundation {
  width: 100%; text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: #fff; background: var(--lct-navy); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 12px; margin-top: 4px;
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .bb-label { font-size: 12px; }
  .bb-block { padding: 12px 6px; min-height: 56px; }
}

/* ---------- Blog post tags ---------- */
.post-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 4px 0 18px; }
.post-head .post-tags { justify-content: center; }
.post-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--surface-tint); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 4px 12px; line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ---------- Blog index: categories + follow sidebar ---------- */
.blog-cats, .blog-follow {
  background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 22px 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.blog-follow { margin-top: 20px; }
.blog-cats__head {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; color: var(--text-heading); margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.blog-cat {
  display: block; width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--color-primary); padding: 6px 0; line-height: 1.35;
}
.blog-cat:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.blog-cat.is-active { font-weight: 700; color: var(--lct-navy); }
.blog-follow__row { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.blog-follow__row a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--surface-tint); color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard);
}
.blog-follow__row a:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Blog pagination ---------- */
.blog-pager {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.blog-pager__nums { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.blog-pager__gap { font-family: var(--font-subhead); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); min-width: 24px; text-align: center; }
.blog-pager__edge, .blog-pager__num {
  font-family: var(--font-subhead); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline); background: var(--surface-card); color: var(--text-heading);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 6px); padding: 9px 14px; line-height: 1; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-standard), border-color var(--dur-fast), color var(--dur-fast);
}
.blog-pager__num { min-width: 40px; justify-content: center; padding: 9px 0; }
.blog-pager__edge:hover:not(:disabled), .blog-pager__num:hover { background: var(--surface-tint); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-primary); }
.blog-pager__num.is-active { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Image fade-in ---------- */
/* Only images mid-load get hidden; cached images are skipped by JS and show immediately */
.js-img-fade img.img-fading { opacity: 0; }
.js-img-fade img.img-fading,
.js-img-fade img.img-loaded { transition: opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-standard); }
.js-img-fade img.img-loaded { opacity: 1; }
.blog-pager__edge:disabled { opacity: 0.45; cursor: not-allowed; }