/* ============================================================
   L.A.A.S — shared design system
   "we bring strategy and ai brings speed"
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  /* palette */
  --cream:   #FDFFDA;
  --cream-2: #F6F8CE;   /* faint warm step for subtle section variation */
  --ink:     #181713;
  --charcoal:#1D2226;
  --sage-l:  #AAB29A;
  --sage-m:  #9CA68D;
  --sage-d:  #88927A;
  --sage-text: #667056;  /* darker sage for readable text on cream (AA: 5.1:1 on --cream, 4.8:1 on --cream-2) */

  --ink-60: rgba(24,23,19,.60);
  --ink-40: rgba(24,23,19,.40);
  --ink-12: rgba(24,23,19,.12);
  --ink-08: rgba(24,23,19,.08);
  --cream-60: rgba(253,255,218,.62);
  --cream-30: rgba(253,255,218,.30);

  --font: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  /* fluid type scale */
  --fs-display: clamp(3.2rem, 9.5vw, 11rem);
  --fs-h1:      clamp(2.6rem, 6.5vw, 6.2rem);
  --fs-h2:      clamp(2.1rem, 4.6vw, 4.4rem);
  --fs-h3:      clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.4rem);
  --fs-lead:    clamp(1.15rem, 1.7vw, 1.6rem);
  --fs-body:    clamp(1rem, 1.15vw, 1.2rem);
  --fs-small:   .8rem;

  --container: 1320px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 6rem);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --ease-io: cubic-bezier(.65,.05,.36,1);

  /* shape scale (consolidates the scattered 8/14/16/18/20/22px literals) */
  --radius-box:   10px;   /* small bordered boxes: callouts, checks, bands, rungs */
  --radius-card:  14px;   /* content cards */
  --radius-panel: 20px;   /* large dark CTA / result panels */
  --radius-pill:  100px;

  --sticky-top: 96px;     /* real stuck-nav height for sticky offsets */
}

/* ---------- reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }
html{ -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; }
body{
  font-family:var(--font);
  background:var(--cream);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-size:var(--fs-body);
  line-height:1.55;
  font-weight:450;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
/* Lenis */
html.lenis,html.lenis body{ height:auto; }
.lenis.lenis-smooth{ scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
.lenis.lenis-stopped{ overflow:hidden; }

img,svg,canvas{ display:block; max-width:100%; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
button{ font:inherit; color:inherit; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; }
::selection{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); }

/* hide default cursor only when custom cursor active (desktop, fine pointer) */
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  html.cursor-on, html.cursor-on a, html.cursor-on button{ cursor:none; }
}

/* ---------- type ---------- */
h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-weight:800;
  line-height:.96;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
  text-transform:lowercase;
  text-wrap:balance;
  overflow-wrap:break-word;
}
em{ font-style:italic; }
.lead{ font-size:var(--fs-lead); line-height:1.4; font-weight:450; letter-spacing:-.01em; text-wrap:pretty; }
.muted{ color:var(--ink-60); }
strong{ font-weight:650; }

/* ---------- layout ---------- */
.wrap{ width:100%; max-width:var(--container); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:var(--gutter); }
.section{ position:relative; padding-block:clamp(5.5rem,10vh,10rem); }
.section--tight{ padding-block:clamp(3.5rem,7vh,6rem); }
.section--end{ padding-bottom:clamp(4rem,9vh,7rem); }
/* tighter vertical rhythm on phones — the 10vh term otherwise leaves ~200px gaps */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .section{ padding-block:clamp(2.5rem,6vh,3rem); }
  .section--tight{ padding-block:clamp(2rem,5vh,2.75rem); }
  .section--end{ padding-bottom:clamp(2.5rem,6vh,3.5rem); }
}
.eyebrow{
  font-size:var(--fs-small); font-weight:650; letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--sage-text); display:inline-flex; gap:.6em; align-items:center;
}
.eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:1.8em; height:1px; background:var(--sage-text); display:inline-block; }

/* dark block */
.dark{ background:var(--charcoal); color:var(--cream); }
.dark .muted{ color:var(--cream-60); }
.dark .eyebrow{ color:var(--sage-l); }
.dark .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--sage-l); }
.dark ::selection{ background:var(--cream); color:var(--charcoal); }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  --bg:var(--charcoal); --fg:var(--cream);
  position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.85em;
  padding:1.05em 1.7em; border-radius:100px;
  background:var(--bg); color:var(--fg);
  font-weight:600; font-size:1rem; letter-spacing:-.01em; line-height:1;
  overflow:hidden; isolation:isolate; white-space:nowrap;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), color .4s var(--ease);
}
.btn span{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
.btn .btn-arrow{ position:relative; z-index:2; display:grid; place-items:center; transition:transform .45s var(--ease); }
.btn::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; border-radius:inherit;
  background:var(--sage-d); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.btn:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
.btn:hover .btn-arrow{ transform:translateX(4px); }
.btn--light{ --bg:var(--cream); --fg:var(--ink); }
.btn--light:hover{ color:var(--cream); }
.btn--light::after{ background:var(--ink); }
.btn--ghost{ background:transparent; color:var(--ink); box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--ink-12); }
.btn--ghost:hover{ color:var(--cream); box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.5px transparent; }
.btn--ghost::after{ background:var(--charcoal); }
.dark .btn--ghost{ color:var(--cream); box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--cream-30); }
.dark .btn--ghost:hover{ color:var(--charcoal); }
.dark .btn--ghost::after{ background:var(--cream); }

.txtlink{
  position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5em; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:-.01em; padding-bottom:.15em;
}
.txtlink::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:100%; height:1.5px; background:currentColor;
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:right; transition:transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.txtlink:hover::after{ transform:scaleX(1); transform-origin:left; }
.txtlink .ar{ transition:transform .4s var(--ease); }
.txtlink:hover .ar{ transform:translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
.nav{
  position:fixed; inset:0 0 auto 0; z-index:80;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:1.1rem var(--gutter);
  mix-blend-mode:normal; transition:transform .5s var(--ease), background .4s ease, padding .4s ease;
}
.nav::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:var(--cream);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .4s ease; z-index:-1;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-12);
}
.nav.is-stuck::before{ opacity:.9; backdrop-filter:blur(8px); }
.nav.is-stuck{ padding-block:.7rem; }
.nav.is-hidden{ transform:translateY(-110%); }
.brand{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.55rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.04em; font-size:1.35rem; }
.brand .dot{ width:.42em; height:.42em; border-radius:50%; background:var(--sage-d); display:inline-block; transition:transform .5s var(--ease); }
.brand:hover .dot{ transform:scale(1.5); }
.nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:clamp(1rem,2.4vw,2.4rem); }
.nav-links a{ font-weight:500; letter-spacing:-.01em; position:relative; padding:.3em 0; font-size:1rem; }
.nav-links a:not(.btn)::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; height:1.5px; width:100%; background:currentColor;
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:right; transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover::after,.nav-links a.active::after{ transform:scaleX(1); transform-origin:left; }
.nav-links a.active{ font-weight:650; }
.nav-cta{ padding:.7em 1.2em !important; font-size:.95rem !important; }
.nav-burger{ display:none; }

@media (max-width:880px){
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed; inset:0; background:var(--charcoal); color:var(--cream);
    flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; gap:1.4rem; font-size:1.6rem;
    clip-path:circle(0% at calc(100% - 3rem) 2.5rem); transition:clip-path .6s var(--ease-io);
  }
  .nav-links a{ font-size:1.8rem; }
  .nav-links .nav-cta{
    --bg:var(--cream); --fg:var(--ink);
    font-size:1.2rem !important; padding:.85em 1.9em !important; margin-top:1rem;
  }
  .nav-links .nav-cta::after{ background:var(--sage-d); }
  .nav-links .nav-cta:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
  .nav.is-open .nav-links{ clip-path:circle(150% at calc(100% - 3rem) 2.5rem); }
  .nav-burger{
    display:grid; gap:5px; z-index:90; position:relative; width:30px; padding:6px 0;
  }
  .nav-burger span{ height:2px; width:100%; background:var(--ink); transition:.4s var(--ease); transform-origin:center; }
  .nav.is-open .nav-burger span{ background:var(--cream); }
  .nav.is-open .nav-burger span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav.is-open .nav-burger span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
  .nav.is-open .nav-burger span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
}

/* ---------- custom cursor ---------- */
.cursor{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; z-index:200; pointer-events:none;
  width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%; background:transparent;
  border:1.5px solid #fff;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%); mix-blend-mode:difference;
  transition:width .35s var(--ease),height .35s var(--ease),background .3s ease,border-color .3s ease,opacity .3s ease;
}
/* small center dot keeps the pointing position precise inside the ring */
.cursor::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; width:3px; height:3px;
  border-radius:50%; background:#fff; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition:opacity .3s ease;
}
.cursor.is-hover{ width:54px; height:54px; background:var(--sage-l); border-color:transparent; }
.cursor.is-hover::after{ opacity:0; }
.cursor.is-down{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.7); }
.cursor.is-hidden{ opacity:0; }
.cursor-label{ position:absolute; inset:0; display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:.6rem; font-weight:700;
  text-transform:lowercase; color:var(--ink); opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s; mix-blend-mode:normal; }
.cursor.has-label .cursor-label{ opacity:1; }
@media (hover:none),(pointer:coarse){ .cursor{ display:none; } }

/* ---------- page transition (outgoing only) ---------- */
.pt{ position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:150; pointer-events:none; display:none; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); }
.pt.active{ display:grid; }
.pt span{ background:var(--charcoal); transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:bottom; }

/* ---------- reveal primitives — CSS transition driven (IO toggles .in) ---------- */
html.has-js [data-reveal]{
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .95s var(--ease), transform 1.05s var(--ease);
  transition-delay:var(--rd,0s); will-change:opacity,transform;
}
html.has-js [data-reveal="up"]{ transform:translateY(36px); }
html.has-js [data-reveal="scale"]{ transform:scale(.94); }
html.has-js [data-reveal].in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

.line-mask{ display:block; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:.04em; }
html.has-js .line-mask > *{ display:block; transform:translateY(108%); transition:transform 1.1s var(--ease); transition-delay:var(--rd,0s); }
html.has-js .line-mask.in > *{ transform:translateY(0); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html.has-js [data-reveal],
  html.has-js .line-mask > *{ opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; transition:none !important; }
  *{ animation-duration:.001ms !important; }
}

/* ---------- marquee ---------- */
.marquee{ overflow:hidden; display:flex; gap:0; user-select:none; -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent); mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent); }
.marquee__track{ display:flex; gap:0; flex-shrink:0; animation:marquee 38s linear infinite; }
.marquee__track span{ padding:0 1.4rem; white-space:nowrap; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:1.4rem; font-size:clamp(1.3rem,3vw,2.4rem); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.03em; }
.marquee__track span::after{ content:"·"; color:var(--sage-text); }
.marquee:hover .marquee__track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
@keyframes marquee{ to{ transform:translateX(-100%); } }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.foot{ background:var(--charcoal); color:var(--cream); padding:clamp(4rem,9vh,7rem) 0 2.2rem; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.foot .muted{ color:var(--cream-60); }  /* footer is a dark surface — keep muted text legible */
.foot__tag{ font-size:clamp(2.6rem,9vw,8.5rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.04em; line-height:.92; text-transform:lowercase; }
.foot__grid{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:2.5rem 4rem; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; margin-top:clamp(3rem,7vh,6rem); }
.foot__col h5{ font-size:var(--fs-small); letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--sage-l); font-weight:650; margin-bottom:1.1rem; }
.foot__col a{ display:block; padding:.32em 0; color:var(--cream-60); transition:color .3s,transform .3s var(--ease); width:max-content; }
.foot__col a:hover{ color:var(--cream); transform:translateX(5px); }
.foot__bottom{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem 2rem; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; margin-top:clamp(3rem,6vh,5rem); padding-top:1.6rem; border-top:1px solid var(--cream-30); font-size:.85rem; color:var(--cream-60); }

/* ---------- generic cards / grids ---------- */
.grid{ display:grid; gap:clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.8rem); }
.cols-2{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
.cols-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
@media (max-width:980px){ .cols-3{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .cols-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.card{ background:var(--cream-2); border:1px solid var(--ink-12); border-radius:var(--radius-card); padding:clamp(1.6rem,2.6vw,2.6rem); position:relative; overflow:hidden; transition:transform .5s var(--ease), border-color .4s; }
.card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--ink-12); }
.dark .card{ background:rgba(253,255,218,.04); border-color:var(--cream-30); }

/* stat */
.stat__num{ font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.04em; line-height:1; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }

/* elephant watermark (faint, behind the hero) */
.ele-wm{ position:absolute; top:50%; right:-7%; transform:translateY(-50%); width:clamp(420px,60vw,1000px); z-index:0; pointer-events:none; color:var(--sage-text); opacity:.085; }
.ele-wm svg{ width:100%; height:auto; display:block; animation:ele-float 9s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes ele-float{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0); } 50%{ transform:translateY(-18px); } }
@media (max-width:820px){ .ele-wm{ width:118vw; right:-26%; opacity:.06; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .ele-wm svg{ animation:none; } }

/* hero scaffolding shared */
.hero{ position:relative; min-height:100svh; display:flex; align-items:center; overflow:hidden; }
.hero__inner{ position:relative; z-index:5; }
.hero > *:not(.ele-wm):not(.scroll-hint), .res-hero > *:not(.ele-wm){ position:relative; z-index:1; }

/* utility */
.flow > * + *{ margin-top:1.1em; }
.maxch{ max-width:62ch; }
.center{ text-align:center; }
.nowrap{ white-space:nowrap; }
.divider{ height:1px; background:var(--ink-12); border:0; }
.dark .divider{ background:var(--cream-30); }
.pill{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5em; padding:.45em .9em; border-radius:100px; background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:650; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; }
.pill--sage{ background:var(--sage-d); color:var(--ink); }
.pill--ghost{ background:transparent; color:var(--ink-60); box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--ink-12); }

/* ============================================================
   RESOURCES — hub + article / lead-magnet pages
   ============================================================ */

/* resource page hero (shorter than the full hero) */
.res-hero{ position:relative; padding:clamp(8rem,16vh,11rem) 0 clamp(3rem,6vh,5rem); overflow:hidden; }
.res-hero .cat{ margin-bottom:1.6rem; }
.res-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.6vw,4rem); max-width:20ch; }
.res-hero .dek{ font-size:var(--fs-lead); color:var(--ink-60); max-width:60ch; margin-top:1.6rem; text-wrap:pretty; }
.res-meta{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.7rem; margin-top:2rem; }
.res-meta .pill--ghost{ font-size:.74rem; }
.res-hero .actions{ margin-top:2.2rem; display:flex; gap:1rem; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; }

/* magnet cards (hub) */
.mag-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:clamp(1rem,1.8vw,1.5rem); }
@media (max-width:820px){ .mag-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.mag{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1rem; padding:clamp(1.6rem,2.6vw,2.4rem); background:var(--cream-2); border:1px solid var(--ink-12); border-radius:var(--radius-card); transition:transform .5s var(--ease),border-color .4s,background .4s; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.mag:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--ink); }
.mag--feature{ grid-column:1/-1; border-color:var(--sage-d); box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--sage-d); }
.mag__for{ display:flex; gap:.5rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.mag h3{ font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,2rem); }
.mag__desc{ color:var(--ink-60); }
.mag__inside{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.55rem; padding-top:1rem; margin-top:.2rem; border-top:1px solid var(--ink-12); }
.mag__inside .il{ list-style:none; display:flex; gap:.7rem; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-60); align-items:flex-start; }
.mag__inside .il::before{ content:""; flex:none; width:.6em; height:.6em; margin-top:.45em; border-radius:50%; background:var(--sage-d); }
.mag .btn{ margin-top:auto; align-self:flex-start; }
.mag__group-intro{ font-size:var(--fs-lead); color:var(--ink-60); max-width:60ch; margin-bottom:clamp(1.8rem,4vh,2.6rem); }

/* prose / article body */
.prose{ max-width:74ch; margin-inline:auto; }
.prose.center-col{ margin-inline:auto; }
.prose > * + *{ margin-top:1.3em; }
.prose p{ font-size:1.15rem; line-height:1.65; color:var(--ink); }
.prose .lede{ font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.2vw,1.7rem); line-height:1.45; letter-spacing:-.01em; color:var(--ink); font-weight:450; }
.prose h2{ font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.6rem); margin-top:2.4em; line-height:1; }
.prose h3{ font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2vw,1.7rem); margin-top:1.8em; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.02em; text-transform:none; }
.prose .kicker{ display:block; font-size:var(--fs-small); letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--sage-text); font-weight:650; margin-bottom:.6rem; }
.prose strong{ font-weight:650; color:var(--ink); }
.prose em{ font-style:italic; }
.prose ul,.prose ol{ padding-left:1.3em; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.6em; }
.prose li{ font-size:1.1rem; line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink); }
.prose li::marker{ color:var(--sage-text); }
.prose hr{ border:0; height:1px; background:var(--ink-12); margin:2.4em 0; }
.prose .muted{ color:var(--ink-60); }

/* numbered step block */
.step{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; gap:1.4rem 2rem; align-items:start; padding-block:1.6rem; border-top:1px solid var(--ink-12); }
.step__n{ font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.04em; color:var(--sage-text); line-height:1; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }
.step__b h3{ margin:0 0 .5rem; font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.5rem); font-weight:700; }
.step__b p{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:1.05rem; }

/* callout box (why this leaks / honest note etc.) */
.callout{ background:var(--cream-2); border:1px solid var(--ink-12); border-left:3px solid var(--sage-d); border-radius:var(--radius-box); padding:1.2rem 1.4rem; font-size:1rem; color:var(--ink-60); }
.callout strong{ color:var(--ink); }
.callout.dark{ background:var(--charcoal); color:var(--cream-60); border-color:var(--charcoal); border-left-color:var(--sage-l); }
.callout.dark strong{ color:var(--cream); }

/* writing-samples intro ("what you're looking at") */
.section--lookat .lede-turn{ color:var(--sage-text); font-weight:500; }
.section--lookat .lookat-note{
  margin-top:2.4em; padding-top:1.4rem; border-top:1px solid var(--ink-12);
  display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:1rem;
  font-size:.98rem; line-height:1.6; color:var(--ink-60);
}
.section--lookat .lookat-note__tag{
  flex:none; font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700; color:var(--sage-text); white-space:nowrap; transform:translateY(-.03em);
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .section--lookat .lookat-note{ flex-direction:column; gap:.45rem; }
}

/* proof inline highlight */
.proofline{ font-size:1.1rem; padding:1.2rem 0; border-block:1px solid var(--ink-12); color:var(--ink); }
.proofline b{ font-weight:750; }

/* ===== interactive audit ===== */
.audit{ max-width:74ch; margin-inline:auto; }
.audit__section{ margin-top:clamp(2.5rem,5vh,3.5rem); }
.audit__section h2{ font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,2rem); }
.audit__section .audit__sub{ color:var(--ink-60); margin:.5rem 0 1.4rem; font-size:1.05rem; }
.check{ display:flex; gap:1rem; align-items:flex-start; padding:1rem 1.1rem; border:1px solid var(--ink-12); border-radius:var(--radius-box); margin-bottom:.7rem; cursor:pointer; transition:border-color .3s,background .3s; user-select:none; }
.check:hover{ border-color:var(--ink-40); }
.check input{ position:absolute; opacity:0; width:0; height:0; }
.check .box{ flex:none; width:24px; height:24px; border-radius:6px; border:2px solid var(--ink-40); display:grid; place-items:center; transition:background .25s,border-color .25s; margin-top:1px; }
.check .box::after{ content:"✓"; color:var(--cream); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:800; opacity:0; transform:scale(.5); transition:.25s var(--ease); }
.check .txt{ font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.5; color:var(--ink); }
.check input:checked ~ .box{ background:var(--sage-d); border-color:var(--sage-d); }
.check input:checked ~ .box::after{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
.check.is-checked{ background:var(--cream-2); border-color:var(--sage-d); }
.check input:focus-visible ~ .box{ outline:2px solid var(--ink); outline-offset:2px; }

/* live score chip (sticky) */
.score-chip{ position:fixed; left:50%; bottom:1.5rem; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(120%); z-index:70; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1rem; background:var(--charcoal); color:var(--cream); border-radius:100px; padding:.7rem 1.4rem; box-shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(24,23,19,.25); transition:transform .5s var(--ease); white-space:nowrap; }
.score-chip.show{ transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.score-chip b{ font-size:1.3rem; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }
.score-chip .sc-tier{ color:var(--sage-l); font-weight:650; font-size:.9rem; }
@media (max-width:520px){ .score-chip{ font-size:.85rem; padding:.6rem 1rem; gap:.6rem; } }

/* big result panel */
.result{ max-width:74ch; margin:clamp(2.5rem,5vh,4rem) auto 0; background:var(--charcoal); color:var(--cream); border-radius:var(--radius-panel); padding:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,3rem); }
.result__num{ font-size:clamp(3rem,8vw,6rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.05em; line-height:.9; }
.result__num span{ color:var(--sage-l); }
.result__tier{ font-size:clamp(1.25rem,3vw,2.2rem); font-weight:750; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin:.8rem 0 1rem; }
.result__body{ color:var(--cream-60); font-size:1.1rem; line-height:1.6; }
.result__body strong{ color:var(--cream); }

/* score bands reference (static list of all tiers) */
.bands{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.8rem; margin-top:1.6rem; }
.band{ padding:1.1rem 1.3rem; border:1px solid var(--ink-12); border-radius:var(--radius-box); }
.band b{ font-weight:750; }
.band p{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:1rem; margin-top:.3rem; }

/* benchmark ladder */
.ladder{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.5rem; margin-top:1.4rem; }
.rung{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto; gap:1rem; align-items:center; padding:1rem 1.3rem; border-radius:var(--radius-box); background:var(--cream-2); border:1px solid var(--ink-12); }
.rung .rl{ font-weight:650; }
.rung .rv{ font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; color:var(--sage-text); font-weight:700; }
.rung--hi{ background:var(--charcoal); color:var(--cream); border-color:var(--charcoal); }
.rung--hi .rv{ color:var(--sage-l); }
@media (max-width:560px){
  .rung{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:.2rem; }
  .rung .rv{ justify-self:start; }
}

/* article end CTA (dark) */
.res-cta{ background:var(--charcoal); color:var(--cream); border-radius:var(--radius-panel); padding:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.6rem); max-width:74ch; margin:clamp(3rem,6vh,5rem) auto 0; text-align:center; }
.res-cta h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.8rem); }
.res-cta p{ color:var(--cream-60); font-size:var(--fs-lead); max-width:52ch; margin:1.2rem auto 1.8rem; }
.res-cta .risk{ margin-top:1.2rem; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--cream-60); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5em; }
.res-cta .sig{ margin-top:1.6rem; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--cream-60); font-style:italic; }

/* opt-in band */
.optin{ background:var(--cream-2); border:1px solid var(--ink-12); border-radius:var(--radius-card); padding:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem); display:flex; gap:1.5rem; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; max-width:74ch; margin:clamp(2.5rem,5vh,3.5rem) auto; }
.optin p{ font-weight:600; font-size:1.15rem; max-width:36ch; }
.optin .form{ display:flex; gap:.6rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.optin input[type=email]{ padding:.95em 1.2em; border-radius:100px; border:1.5px solid var(--ink-12); background:var(--cream); font:inherit; font-size:1rem; min-width:220px; color:var(--ink); }
.optin input[type=email]:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--ink); }
.optin .ok{ color:var(--sage-text); font-weight:650; }

/* ============================================================
   CASE STUDY DETAIL PAGES — proof pages with real posts
   ============================================================ */

/* results stat band (full-bleed dark grid, like the home proof bar) */
.cstat-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--cream-30); border-block:1px solid var(--cream-30); }
@media (max-width:760px){ .cstat-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
.cstat{ background:var(--charcoal); padding:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.6rem) clamp(1.1rem,2.2vw,1.9rem); }
.cstat__num{ font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,3rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.04em; line-height:1; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }
.cstat__lab{ color:var(--cream-60); margin-top:.55rem; font-size:.88rem; line-height:1.35; }

/* "the line that matters most" */
.matters{ max-width:64ch; margin:clamp(2rem,4vh,3rem) auto 0; font-size:var(--fs-lead); line-height:1.5; color:var(--cream); }
.matters strong{ color:var(--sage-l); font-weight:650; }

/* LinkedIn-style post card */
.lipost{ background:var(--cream); border:1px solid var(--ink-12); border-radius:var(--radius-card); padding:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.4rem); margin-top:clamp(1.2rem,2.5vw,1.8rem); }
.lipost__why{ font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink-60); border-left:3px solid var(--sage-d); padding-left:1rem; margin-bottom:1.4rem; }
.lipost__why b{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:650; }
.lipost__body{ font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.6; color:var(--ink); overflow-wrap:break-word; }
.lipost__body p{ margin:0 0 1.05em; }
.lipost__body p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.lipost__stat{ margin-top:1.4rem; padding-top:1.1rem; border-top:1px solid var(--ink-12); display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.35rem 1.1rem; font-size:.88rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--sage-text); font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }
.posts-intro{ font-size:var(--fs-lead); color:var(--ink-60); max-width:60ch; margin-bottom:clamp(1.5rem,3vh,2.2rem); }

/* objection Q&A blocks */
.qa{ border-top:1px solid var(--ink-12); padding-block:clamp(1.3rem,2.6vw,1.9rem); }
.qa:last-of-type{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-12); }
.qa h3{ font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.9vw,1.4rem); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.02em; text-transform:none; line-height:1.3; margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.qa p{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:var(--fs-body); }
.qa p strong{ color:var(--ink); }

/* writing-samples page: post byline + type headers */
.lipost__for{ font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--sage-text); font-weight:650; margin-bottom:1rem; padding-bottom:.9rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-12); }
.wtype{ margin-top:clamp(3rem,7vh,5rem); }
.wtype:first-of-type{ margin-top:0; }
.wtype h3{ font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.8vw,2.3rem); margin-top:.35rem; }
.wtype .goal{ font-size:var(--fs-lead); color:var(--ink); margin-top:.5rem; max-width:52ch; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.wtype .tech{ color:var(--ink-60); margin-top:.5rem; max-width:62ch; }

/* trust line */
.trustline{ text-align:center; max-width:60ch; margin:2.5rem auto 0; color:var(--ink-60); font-size:1rem; }

/* back-to-resources link */
.backlink{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5em; padding-block:.6em; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink-60); transition:color .3s,transform .3s var(--ease); }
.backlink:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
.backlink .ar{ transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.backlink:hover .ar{ transform:translateX(-4px); }
/* ---------- cookie consent banner ---------- */
.cookie-consent{
  position:fixed; left:var(--gutter); right:var(--gutter); bottom:clamp(1rem,3vw,2rem);
  z-index:9999; margin-inline:auto; max-width:680px;
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:1.1rem 1.4rem;
  padding:clamp(1.2rem,2.4vw,1.6rem) clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,1.9rem);
  background:var(--charcoal); color:var(--cream);
  border:1px solid var(--cream-30); border-radius:16px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(24,23,19,.28);
  transform:translateY(140%); opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease), opacity .6s var(--ease);
}
.cookie-consent.is-visible{ transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
.cookie-consent__text{ flex:1 1 280px; font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.55; color:var(--cream-60); }
.cookie-consent__text strong{ display:block; margin-bottom:.3em; color:var(--cream); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.cookie-consent__text a{ color:var(--cream); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; }
.cookie-consent__actions{ display:flex; gap:.7rem; flex:0 0 auto; }
.cookie-consent .btn{ padding:.7em 1.3em; font-size:.9rem; }
@media (max-width:560px){
  .cookie-consent__actions{ width:100%; }
  .cookie-consent .btn{ flex:1; justify-content:center; }
}