/* ============================================================
   ELLEN McDONALD — ellenmcdonald.com
   Creative direction: premium, feminine, grown-up. Editorial,
   not funnel. Deep oxblood signature, warm ivory ground, black
   for grounding, gold used sparingly as a detail.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- 1. Tokens ---------- */
:root{
  /* Colour */
  --ivory:        #F8F3EC;
  --ivory-warm:   #F2EAE0;
  --ivory-deep:   #E8DCCF;
  --ink:          #1C1512;
  --black:        #12100F;
  --oxblood:      #5E1526;
  --oxblood-deep: #3A0B17;
  --oxblood-soft: #7C2437;
  --gold:         #C29A4B;
  --gold-soft:    #DCC08A;

  --ink-70: rgba(28,21,18,0.70);
  --ink-55: rgba(28,21,18,0.55);
  --ink-12: rgba(28,21,18,0.12);
  --ink-08: rgba(28,21,18,0.08);

  /* Type */
  --serif: "Fraunces", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, serif;
  --sans:  "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --mono:  "Space Mono", ui-monospace, "SF Mono", Menlo, monospace;

  /* Layout */
  --wrap: 1180px;
  --gutter: clamp(22px, 5vw, 64px);
  --header-h: 78px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

/* ---------- 2. Reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--ivory);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.65;
  font-weight:400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{ max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
button{ font:inherit; color:inherit; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ margin:0; font-weight:400; }
p{ margin:0 0 1.15em; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
::selection{ background:var(--oxblood); color:var(--ivory); }

.wrap{
  width:100%;
  max-width:var(--wrap);
  margin-inline:auto;
  padding-inline:var(--gutter);
}

/* ---------- 3. Type primitives ---------- */
.display{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(38px, 6.1vw, 74px);
  line-height:1.03;
  letter-spacing:-0.026em;
  font-variation-settings:"SOFT" 0,"WONK" 0;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.section-title{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(29px, 3.9vw, 47px);
  line-height:1.12;
  letter-spacing:-0.022em;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.it{
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--oxblood);
  font-variation-settings:"WONK" 1;
}
.dark .it, .quote-block .it{ color:var(--gold-soft); }

.kicker,.eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:0.19em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--oxblood);
  margin-bottom:18px;
  position:relative;
  padding-left:26px;
}
.kicker::before,.eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0; top:0.62em;
  width:16px; height:1px;
  background:var(--oxblood);
}
.dark .kicker,.dark .eyebrow{ color:var(--gold); }
.dark .kicker::before,.dark .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--gold); }

.pull{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 26px);
  line-height:1.4;
  letter-spacing:-0.015em;
  color:var(--oxblood);
  padding:6px 0 6px 26px;
  border-left:2px solid var(--gold);
  margin:34px 0 34px;
}

/* ---------- 4. Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:15px 30px;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), background-color .3s, color .3s, border-color .3s, box-shadow .35s;
  will-change:transform;
}
.btn-primary{
  background:var(--oxblood);
  color:var(--ivory);
  box-shadow:0 10px 26px -14px rgba(58,11,23,0.85);
}
.btn-primary:hover{
  background:var(--oxblood-deep);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 18px 34px -16px rgba(58,11,23,0.9);
}
.btn-ghost{
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--ink);
  border-color:var(--ink-12);
}
.btn-ghost:hover{
  border-color:var(--oxblood);
  color:var(--oxblood);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.dark .btn-ghost{ color:var(--ivory); border-color:rgba(248,243,236,0.3); }
.dark .btn-ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-soft); }

/* ---------- 5. Header ---------- */
header{
  position:sticky;
  top:0;
  z-index:80;
  background:rgba(248,243,236,0.86);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-08);
}
header .nav{
  max-width:var(--wrap);
  margin-inline:auto;
  padding-inline:var(--gutter);
  height:var(--header-h);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px;
}
.wordmark{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:17px;
  letter-spacing:0.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  white-space:nowrap;
  flex:none;
}
.wordmark em{
  font-style:italic;
  text-transform:none;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  color:var(--oxblood);
  font-size:1.16em;
  margin-left:2px;
}
.links{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:clamp(14px, 1.9vw, 28px);
}
.links > a,
.nav-item > a{
  font-size:13.5px;
  letter-spacing:0.005em;
  opacity:0.72;
  padding:6px 0;
  position:relative;
  transition:opacity .25s, color .25s;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.links > a:hover,
.nav-item > a:hover{ opacity:1; color:var(--oxblood); }
.links > a::after,
.nav-item > a::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0; bottom:0;
  width:0; height:1px;
  background:var(--oxblood);
  transition:width .3s var(--ease);
}
.links > a:hover::after,
.nav-item > a:hover::after{ width:100%; }
.links > a.nav-cta{
  opacity:1;
  background:var(--oxblood);
  color:var(--ivory);
  padding:11px 21px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.07em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.links > a.nav-cta::after{ display:none; }
.links > a.nav-cta:hover{ background:var(--oxblood-deep); color:var(--ivory); }
.links a[aria-current="page"]{ opacity:1; font-weight:600; }

/* Dropdown */
.nav-item{ position:relative; }
.nav-item > a::before{
  content:"";
  display:inline-block;
  width:5px; height:5px;
  margin-right:7px;
  border-right:1px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;
  transform:translateY(-2px) rotate(45deg);
  opacity:0.5;
}
.dropdown{
  position:absolute;
  top:calc(100% + 14px);
  left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px);
  min-width:236px;
  background:var(--ivory);
  border:1px solid var(--ink-08);
  border-radius:4px;
  padding:8px;
  box-shadow:0 26px 50px -26px rgba(28,21,18,0.35);
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease), visibility .25s;
}
.nav-item:hover .dropdown,
.nav-item:focus-within .dropdown{
  opacity:1; visibility:visible;
  transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.dropdown a{
  display:block;
  padding:10px 14px;
  font-size:13.5px;
  border-radius:3px;
  transition:background-color .2s, color .2s;
}
.dropdown a:hover{ background:var(--ivory-deep); color:var(--oxblood); }

.menu-btn{
  display:none;
  background:transparent;
  border:1px solid var(--ink-12);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:9px 18px;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:0.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  cursor:pointer;
}

/* Mobile drawer */
.mobile-nav{
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  z-index:90;
  background:var(--oxblood-deep);
  color:var(--ivory);
  padding:26px var(--gutter) 40px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  overflow-y:auto;
  transform:translateY(-100%);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-nav.open{ transform:translateY(0); }
.mobile-nav .m-top{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  height:calc(var(--header-h) - 26px);
  margin-bottom:26px;
}
.mobile-nav .m-top .wordmark{ color:var(--ivory); }
.mobile-nav .m-top .wordmark em{ color:var(--gold-soft); }
.m-close{
  background:transparent;
  border:1px solid rgba(248,243,236,0.3);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:9px 18px;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:0.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.mobile-nav a.m-link{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(26px,7vw,36px);
  line-height:1.25;
  padding:9px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,243,236,0.1);
  transition:color .25s, padding-left .3s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-nav a.m-link:hover{ color:var(--gold-soft); padding-left:8px; }
.mobile-nav a.m-sub{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:15px;
  opacity:0.72;
  padding:8px 0 8px 20px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,243,236,0.07);
}
.mobile-nav .m-cta{ margin-top:30px; align-self:flex-start; background:var(--gold); color:var(--black); }
body.nav-open{ overflow:hidden; }

/* ---------- 6. Hero ---------- */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:clamp(58px, 8vw, 104px) 0 clamp(64px, 9vw, 118px);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-bg{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(58% 74% at 88% 4%,  rgba(94,21,38,0.16) 0%, rgba(94,21,38,0) 62%),
    radial-gradient(46% 60% at 2% 96%, rgba(194,154,75,0.16) 0%, rgba(194,154,75,0) 64%),
    linear-gradient(178deg, var(--ivory) 0%, var(--ivory-warm) 100%);
}
.hero-bg::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  opacity:0.5;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--ink-08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink-08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:clamp(60px,7vw,96px) clamp(60px,7vw,96px);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(70% 70% at 30% 40%, #000 0%, transparent 78%);
          mask-image:radial-gradient(70% 70% at 30% 40%, #000 0%, transparent 78%);
}
.hero .wrap{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.12fr) minmax(0,0.88fr);
  gap:clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items:center;
}
.hero-text .display{ margin:6px 0 30px; }
.hero-sub{
  max-width:52ch;
  font-size:16.5px;
  line-height:1.8;
  color:var(--ink-70);
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
.hero-actions{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:12px;
}

/* Playing-card portrait — a detail, not a theme */
.hero-card{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  border-radius:8px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--ivory-deep);
  border:1px solid rgba(28,21,18,0.14);
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 70px -40px rgba(58,11,23,0.55),
    0 2px 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.5) inset;
  transform:rotate(-1.1deg);
  transition:transform .8s var(--ease);
}
.hero-card:hover{ transform:rotate(0deg) translateY(-4px); }
/* Soft vignette behind the two corner marks so they read on any photograph,
   light or dark, without turning into a badge. */
.hero-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(140px 140px at 0% 0%,     rgba(18,16,15,0.5) 0%, rgba(18,16,15,0) 72%),
    radial-gradient(140px 140px at 100% 100%, rgba(18,16,15,0.5) 0%, rgba(18,16,15,0) 72%);
}
.hero-card img{
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:50% 28%;
  filter:saturate(0.94) contrast(1.03);
}
.card-corner{
  position:absolute;
  top:14px; left:15px;
  z-index:2;
  text-align:center;
  color:var(--ivory);
  text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(18,16,15,0.6), 0 0 14px rgba(18,16,15,0.45);
  line-height:1;
}
.card-corner.br{
  top:auto; left:auto;
  bottom:14px; right:15px;
  transform:rotate(180deg);
}
.card-corner .rank{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:14px;
  letter-spacing:0.06em;
  font-weight:500;
}
.card-corner .suit{ font-size:14px; margin-top:3px; }

/* ---------- 7. Generic content sections ---------- */
.story,.content{
  padding:clamp(62px, 8vw, 104px) 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink-08);
}
.content.no-border,.story.no-border{ border-top:0; }
.story .wrap,.content .wrap{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,0.9fr) minmax(0,1.1fr);
  gap:clamp(28px, 5vw, 74px);
  align-items:start;
}
.story-copy{ max-width:60ch; }
.story-copy p{
  font-size:16.5px;
  line-height:1.86;
  color:var(--ink-70);
}
.story-copy p.pull{ color:var(--oxblood); }
.story-copy > .btn{ margin-top:8px; }

.plain-list li{
  position:relative;
  padding:13px 0 13px 30px;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--ink-70);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-08);
}
.plain-list li:first-child{ border-top:1px solid var(--ink-08); }
.plain-list li::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:2px; top:1.42em;
  width:9px; height:1px;
  background:var(--gold);
}

/* Split hero (About) */
.split-hero{
  padding:clamp(48px, 6vw, 84px) 0 clamp(52px, 6vw, 88px);
  background:linear-gradient(178deg, var(--ivory) 0%, var(--ivory-warm) 100%);
}
.split-hero .wrap{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(0,0.9fr);
  gap:clamp(30px, 5vw, 70px);
  align-items:center;
}
.split-hero .display{ margin:6px 0 26px; }
.about-portrait{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  border-radius:6px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 40px 70px -44px rgba(58,11,23,0.6);
}
.about-portrait::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:10px;
  border:1px solid rgba(248,243,236,0.35);
  border-radius:3px;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.about-portrait img{
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:50% 28%;
}

/* Page hero (interior pages) */
.page-hero{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(60px, 8vw, 108px) 0 clamp(54px, 7vw, 92px);
}
.page-hero .wrap{ position:relative; max-width:900px; margin-inline:auto; }
.page-hero .display{ margin:8px 0 28px; }
.page-hero .hero-sub{ max-width:62ch; }
.page-hero.dark{
  background:linear-gradient(158deg, var(--black) 0%, var(--oxblood-deep) 145%);
  color:var(--ivory);
}
.page-hero.dark .hero-sub{ color:rgba(248,243,236,0.74); }
.page-hero.dark .display{ color:var(--ivory); }
.page-hero.dark::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0.5;
  background:radial-gradient(52% 68% at 84% 8%, rgba(194,154,75,0.2) 0%, transparent 64%);
}

/* ---------- 8. Ways to work (aces) ---------- */
.ways{
  padding:clamp(66px, 8vw, 110px) 0;
  background:var(--ivory-warm);
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink-08);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-08);
}
.ways-head{ max-width:720px; margin-bottom:clamp(34px, 4vw, 54px); }
.ways-head p{
  margin-top:20px;
  font-size:16.5px;
  line-height:1.8;
  color:var(--ink-70);
  max-width:62ch;
}
.ace-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:20px;
}
.ace{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  background:var(--ivory);
  border:1px solid var(--ink-12);
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:26px 26px 28px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s;
}
.ace::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0; top:0;
  width:100%; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--oxblood), var(--gold));
  transform:scaleX(0);
  transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.ace:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  border-color:rgba(94,21,38,0.3);
  box-shadow:0 34px 54px -34px rgba(58,11,23,0.45);
}
.ace:hover::before{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.ace-index{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  justify-content:space-between;
  padding-bottom:24px;
  margin-bottom:24px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-08);
}
.ace-rank{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:34px;
  line-height:1;
  color:var(--oxblood);
}
.ace-suit{ font-size:19px; color:var(--oxblood); margin-top:4px; }
.ace-num{
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:10.5px;
  letter-spacing:0.18em;
  color:var(--ink-55);
}
.ace-body{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; }
.ace-body h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:25px;
  letter-spacing:-0.015em;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.ace-body p{
  font-size:15.5px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:var(--ink-70);
  flex:1;
}
.ace-link{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:9px;
  margin-top:10px;
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--oxblood);
}
.ace-link .arrow{ transition:transform .35s var(--ease); }
.ace-link:hover .arrow{ transform:translateX(6px); }

.not-sure{
  margin-top:clamp(30px,3.6vw,44px);
  padding:30px 32px;
  background:var(--black);
  color:var(--ivory);
  border-radius:8px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:28px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.not-sure p{
  margin:0;
  max-width:70ch;
  font-size:15.5px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:rgba(248,243,236,0.78);
}
.not-sure strong{ color:var(--ivory); font-weight:600; }
.not-sure .btn{ flex:none; }

/* ---------- 9. Quote block ---------- */
.quote-block{
  background:var(--oxblood-deep);
  color:var(--ivory);
  padding:clamp(64px, 8vw, 106px) 0;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.quote-block::before{
  content:"“";
  position:absolute;
  top:-0.28em; left:2%;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(220px, 30vw, 400px);
  line-height:1;
  color:rgba(194,154,75,0.11);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.quote-block .wrap{ position:relative; max-width:960px; }
.quote-block blockquote{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(23px, 3.15vw, 38px);
  line-height:1.32;
  letter-spacing:-0.018em;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.quote-block cite{
  display:block;
  margin-top:28px;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-style:normal;
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:0.19em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-soft);
  padding-left:26px;
  position:relative;
}
.quote-block cite::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0; top:0.62em;
  width:16px; height:1px;
  background:var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- 10. Stats ---------- */
.stats{
  padding:clamp(52px, 6vw, 78px) 0;
  background:var(--ivory);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-08);
}
.stats-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:1px;
  background:var(--ink-08);
  border:1px solid var(--ink-08);
  border-radius:8px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.stat{
  background:var(--ivory);
  padding:30px 26px 32px;
  transition:background-color .4s;
}
.stat:hover{ background:var(--ivory-warm); }
.stat .num{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(38px, 4.4vw, 54px);
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-0.03em;
  color:var(--oxblood);
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.stat .label{
  font-size:13.5px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--ink-55);
  max-width:26ch;
}

/* ---------- 11. Closing ---------- */
.closing{
  padding:clamp(66px, 8vw, 112px) 0 clamp(72px, 9vw, 124px);
  background:linear-gradient(178deg, var(--ivory) 0%, var(--ivory-warm) 100%);
}
.closing .wrap{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:clamp(30px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items:center;
}
.closing-copy .section-title{ margin:6px 0 22px; }
.closing-copy p{
  font-size:16.5px;
  line-height:1.82;
  color:var(--ink-70);
  max-width:52ch;
  margin-bottom:32px;
}
.closing-visual{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:8px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 44px 74px -44px rgba(58,11,23,0.55);
}
.closing-visual img{
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  aspect-ratio:3/2;
  object-fit:cover;
}
.closing-visual .cap{
  position:absolute;
  left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
  padding:30px 24px 18px;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:10.5px;
  letter-spacing:0.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ivory);
  background:linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(18,16,15,0.72));
}

/* ---------- 12. Offer cards (Work With Me) ---------- */
.offer-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:20px;
}
.offer-card{
  background:var(--ivory-warm);
  border:1px solid var(--ink-12);
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:32px 30px 34px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s, background-color .45s;
}
.offer-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  background:var(--ivory);
  border-color:rgba(94,21,38,0.3);
  box-shadow:0 34px 54px -34px rgba(58,11,23,0.42);
}
.offer-card h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:27px;
  letter-spacing:-0.018em;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.offer-card p{
  font-size:15.5px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:var(--ink-70);
  flex:1;
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
.offer-card > a{
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--oxblood);
  transition:letter-spacing .3s var(--ease);
}
.offer-card > a:hover{ letter-spacing:0.13em; }

/* ---------- 13. Process ---------- */
.process{
  padding:clamp(66px, 8vw, 108px) 0;
  background:var(--black);
  color:var(--ivory);
}
.process .kicker{ color:var(--gold); }
.process .kicker::before{ background:var(--gold); }
.process .section-title .it{ color:var(--gold-soft); }
.process-head{ max-width:720px; margin-bottom:clamp(34px,4vw,56px); }
.process-list{ border-top:1px solid rgba(248,243,236,0.13); }
.process-step{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:110px minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:clamp(16px,3vw,40px);
  padding:30px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,243,236,0.13);
  transition:padding-left .45s var(--ease);
}
.process-step:hover{ padding-left:10px; }
.process-num{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(32px,3.6vw,46px);
  line-height:1;
  color:rgba(194,154,75,0.55);
  letter-spacing:-0.03em;
}
.process-body h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(21px,2.3vw,27px);
  letter-spacing:-0.015em;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.process-body p{
  margin:0;
  font-size:15.5px;
  line-height:1.78;
  color:rgba(248,243,236,0.7);
  max-width:64ch;
}

/* ---------- 14. Check grid (beliefs / inclusions) ---------- */
.check-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:1px;
  background:var(--ink-08);
  border:1px solid var(--ink-08);
  border-radius:8px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.check-item{
  background:var(--ivory);
  padding:26px 28px 26px 56px;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--ink-70);
  position:relative;
  transition:background-color .35s;
}
.check-item::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:28px; top:31px;
  width:9px; height:9px;
  border-right:1.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--gold);
  transform:rotate(45deg);
}
.check-item:hover{ background:var(--ivory-warm); }
.check-grid.dark{
  background:rgba(248,243,236,0.13);
  border-color:transparent;
}
.check-grid.dark .check-item{
  background:var(--black);
  color:rgba(248,243,236,0.8);
}
.check-grid.dark .check-item:hover{ background:var(--oxblood-deep); }

/* ---------- 15. Talk cards (Speaking) ---------- */
.talk-cards{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:20px;
}
.talk-card{
  background:var(--ivory);
  border:1px solid var(--ink-12);
  border-top:2px solid var(--oxblood);
  border-radius:0 0 8px 8px;
  padding:30px 28px 32px;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
}
.talk-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:0 34px 54px -34px rgba(58,11,23,0.42);
}
.talk-card h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:23px;
  line-height:1.22;
  letter-spacing:-0.018em;
  margin-bottom:16px;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.talk-card p{
  margin:0;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:var(--ink-70);
}

/* ---------- 16. Question list (Podcast) ---------- */
.q-list{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:16px;
}
.q-item{
  background:var(--ivory);
  border:1px solid var(--ink-12);
  border-left:2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;
  padding:24px 26px;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,22px);
  line-height:1.35;
  letter-spacing:-0.012em;
  color:var(--oxblood);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), border-left-color .4s, background-color .4s;
}
.q-item:hover{
  transform:translateX(6px);
  border-left-color:var(--oxblood);
  background:var(--ivory-warm);
}

/* ---------- 17. Resource groups (Education) ---------- */
.resource-groups{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:20px;
}
.resource-group{
  background:var(--ivory-warm);
  border:1px solid var(--ink-12);
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:26px 24px 28px;
}
.resource-group h4{
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:0.17em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--oxblood);
  padding-bottom:16px;
  margin-bottom:8px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-12);
}
.resource-group li{
  padding:12px 0;
  font-size:14.5px;
  line-height:1.55;
  color:var(--ink-70);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-08);
  transition:color .25s, padding-left .3s var(--ease);
  cursor:default;
}
.resource-group li:last-child{ border-bottom:0; }
.resource-group li:hover{ color:var(--oxblood); padding-left:5px; }

/* ---------- 18. Form ---------- */
.form-wrap{
  background:var(--ivory-warm);
  border:1px solid var(--ink-12);
  border-radius:10px;
  padding:clamp(26px, 4vw, 40px);
}
.form-row{ margin-bottom:22px; }
.form-row label{
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:10.5px;
  letter-spacing:0.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-55);
  margin-bottom:9px;
}
.form-row input,
.form-row select,
.form-row textarea{
  width:100%;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:15.5px;
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--ivory);
  border:1px solid var(--ink-12);
  border-radius:4px;
  padding:13px 15px;
  transition:border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.form-row textarea{ min-height:150px; resize:vertical; line-height:1.65; }
.form-row select{
  appearance:none;
  background-image:linear-gradient(45deg,transparent 50%,var(--oxblood) 50%),linear-gradient(135deg,var(--oxblood) 50%,transparent 50%);
  background-position:calc(100% - 20px) 22px, calc(100% - 15px) 22px;
  background-size:5px 5px, 5px 5px;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.form-row input::placeholder,
.form-row textarea::placeholder{ color:rgba(28,21,18,0.35); }
.form-row input:focus,
.form-row select:focus,
.form-row textarea:focus{
  outline:none;
  border-color:var(--oxblood);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(94,21,38,0.1);
}
.form-note{
  margin-top:18px;
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--ink-55);
}
.form-status{
  margin-top:18px;
  padding:14px 16px;
  border-radius:4px;
  background:rgba(94,21,38,0.07);
  border:1px solid rgba(94,21,38,0.2);
  font-size:14.5px;
  color:var(--oxblood);
  display:none;
}
.form-status.show{ display:block; }

/* ---------- 19. Footer ---------- */
footer{
  background:var(--black);
  color:var(--ivory);
  padding:clamp(56px, 7vw, 84px) 0 34px;
}
.foot-top{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.6fr) repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:clamp(28px, 4vw, 54px);
  padding-bottom:44px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,243,236,0.13);
}
.foot-brand .wordmark{ color:var(--ivory); display:inline-block; margin-bottom:18px; }
.foot-brand .wordmark em{ color:var(--gold-soft); }
.foot-brand p{
  margin:0;
  font-size:14.5px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:rgba(248,243,236,0.6);
  max-width:38ch;
}
.foot-col h4{
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:10.5px;
  letter-spacing:0.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:18px;
  font-weight:400;
}
.foot-col a{
  display:block;
  font-size:14.5px;
  padding:7px 0;
  color:rgba(248,243,236,0.68);
  transition:color .25s, padding-left .3s var(--ease);
}
.foot-col a:hover{ color:var(--ivory); padding-left:5px; }
.foot-bottom{
  padding-top:26px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:20px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-size:13px;
  color:rgba(248,243,236,0.45);
}
.foot-socials{ display:flex; gap:22px; }
.foot-socials a{ transition:color .25s; }
.foot-socials a:hover{ color:var(--gold-soft); }

/* ---------- 20. Reveal ---------- */
.reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(22px);
  transition:opacity .85s var(--ease), transform .85s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.ace-grid .reveal:nth-child(2),
.offer-grid .reveal:nth-child(2),
.talk-cards .reveal:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.09s; }
.ace-grid .reveal:nth-child(3),
.offer-grid .reveal:nth-child(3),
.talk-cards .reveal:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.18s; }
.q-list .reveal:nth-child(2n){ transition-delay:.08s; }
.q-list .reveal:nth-child(n+3){ transition-delay:.14s; }

/* ---------- 21. Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .resource-groups{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width:920px){
  .links{ display:none; }
  .menu-btn{ display:inline-block; }
  .hero .wrap,
  .split-hero .wrap,
  .closing .wrap,
  .story .wrap,
  .content .wrap{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); }
  .hero-card{ max-width:400px; transform:none; order:-1; }
  .about-portrait{ max-width:420px; }
  .closing-visual{ order:-1; }
  .ace-grid,
  .offer-grid,
  .talk-cards,
  .q-list,
  .check-grid{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) !important; }
  .story-copy{ max-width:none; }
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  :root{ --header-h:66px; }
  .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); }
  .resource-groups{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); }
  .process-step{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); gap:8px; }
  .not-sure{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; padding:26px 24px; }
  .not-sure .btn{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }
  .btn{ padding:14px 24px; font-size:12px; }
  .foot-top{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); gap:34px; }
  .foot-bottom{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .quote-block::before{ display:none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation-duration:.01ms !important;
    transition-duration:.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior:auto !important;
  }
  .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}

/* ---------- 22. Print ---------- */
@media print{
  header,footer,.menu-btn,.mobile-nav{ display:none; }
  body{ background:#fff; }
  .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}

/* ---------- 23. Layout corrections ---------- */
/* A lone button dropped straight into a two-column .wrap should centre, not
   sit in the narrow first column. */
.content .wrap > .btn,
.story .wrap > .btn,
.ways .wrap > .btn{
  grid-column:1 / -1;
  justify-self:center;
}

/* An odd number of belief/inclusion items shouldn't leave a half-empty row. */
.check-grid > .check-item:last-child:nth-child(odd){ grid-column:1 / -1; }

/* A .wrap holding a single block shouldn't squeeze it into the narrow column. */
.content .wrap > :only-child,
.story .wrap > :only-child{ grid-column:1 / -1; }