/* =============================================================
   VALIDUS MEDIA LLC — New Jersey
   Cinematic 3D-scroll site
   ============================================================= */

/* ---------- 1. TOKENS ---------- */
:root{
  --ink:            #0a0f2c;
  --ink-deep:       #05081a;
  --ink-black:      #03050f;
  --gold:           #c9a84c;
  --gold-light:     #e8c96a;
  --gold-dim:       rgba(201,168,76,.35);
  --cream:          #e8eaf0;
  --muted:          #8892a4;
  --card:           #161d3a;
  --card-hi:        #1c2447;
  --line:           rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  --line-hi:        rgba(255,255,255,.16);

  --r:              12px;
  --r-sm:           10px;

  --serif:          "Playfair Display", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans:           "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  --nav-h:          72px;
  --pad:            clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px);
  --sec-y:          clamp(80px, 11vw, 170px);

  --ease:           cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --ease-out:       cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
}

/* ---------- 2. RESET ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; }
html,body{ margin:0; padding:0; }
body{
  background:var(--ink-deep);
  color:var(--cream);
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.65;
  font-weight:400;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
}
img,svg,video,canvas{ display:block; max-width:100%; }
button,input,select,textarea{ font:inherit; color:inherit; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,p,figure,ul,ol{ margin:0; }
ul,ol{ list-style:none; padding:0; }
table{ border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; }
:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--gold-light); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:4px; }

/* Page ground: navy at top deepening toward near-black */
body::before{
  content:"";
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:-2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 0%, #0d1436 0%, var(--ink) 34%, var(--ink-deep) 68%, var(--ink-black) 100%);
}

/* ---------- 3. TYPE ---------- */
.display{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.02;
  letter-spacing:-.015em;
}
.eyebrow{
  font-size:11px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.28em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
}
.eyebrow::after{
  content:""; height:1px; flex:1; max-width:120px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dim), transparent);
}
.sec-head{ margin-bottom:clamp(38px,5vw,68px); max-width:900px; }
.sec-head h2{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(32px,5.2vw,64px);
  line-height:1.04; letter-spacing:-.02em;
  margin:20px 0 0;
}
.sec-head .lede{
  color:var(--muted); font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,19px);
  margin-top:20px; max-width:64ch; line-height:1.7;
}
.gold{ color:var(--gold-light); }
.serif-em{ font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:500; }

/* ---------- 4. LAYOUT ---------- */
.wrap{ width:100%; max-width:1280px; margin:0 auto; padding-inline:var(--pad); }
section[id]{ scroll-margin-top:var(--nav-h); }
.sec{ padding-block:var(--sec-y); position:relative; }
.sec + .sec{ padding-top:0; }
.rule{ height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--line-hi) 18%,var(--line-hi) 82%,transparent); }

/* ---------- 5. BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn{
  --bg:var(--gold); --fg:#100c02;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
  padding:14px 28px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid transparent;
  background:var(--bg); color:var(--fg);
  font-size:14px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em;
  cursor:pointer; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s var(--ease-out), background .3s ease, color .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent 20%,rgba(255,255,255,.45) 50%,transparent 80%);
  transform:translateX(-120%); transition:transform .7s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 34px -12px rgba(201,168,76,.65); background:var(--gold-light); }
.btn:hover::after{ transform:translateX(120%); }
.btn:active{ transform:translateY(0); }
.btn-ghost{ --bg:transparent; --fg:var(--cream); border-color:var(--line-hi); }
.btn-ghost:hover{ --bg:rgba(255,255,255,.06); background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); color:var(--cream); box-shadow:none; border-color:var(--gold-dim); }
.btn-sm{ padding:10px 20px; font-size:13px; }
.btn-lg{ padding:17px 38px; font-size:15px; }

/* subtle text link used for the "or book a call" second path */
.tlink{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
  font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  padding-bottom:2px; transition:color .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.tlink:hover{ color:var(--gold-light); border-color:var(--gold); }
.tlink svg{ width:12px; height:12px; }

/* ---------- 6. CARDS ---------- */
.card{
  background:var(--card);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:clamp(22px,2.4vw,32px);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease-out), border-color .45s ease, background .45s ease, box-shadow .55s var(--ease-out);
}
.card-gold{ border-color:var(--gold-dim); background:linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(201,168,76,.07), var(--card) 55%); }

/* ---------- 7. NAV ---------- */
.nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:90;
  height:var(--nav-h);
  display:flex; align-items:center;
  transition:background .5s ease, backdrop-filter .5s ease, border-color .5s ease;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.is-solid{
  background:rgba(5,8,26,.82);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom-color:var(--line);
}
.nav .wrap{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px; }
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; margin-right:auto; min-width:0; }
.brand-mark{ width:30px; height:30px; flex:none; }
.brand-txt{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.15; min-width:0; }
.brand-name{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:17px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.01em; white-space:nowrap; }
.brand-sub{ font-size:9.5px; letter-spacing:.19em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); white-space:nowrap; }
.nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; }
.nav-links a{
  position:relative; padding:9px 14px; border-radius:8px;
  font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted);
  transition:color .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:14px; right:14px; bottom:4px; height:1px;
  background:var(--gold); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--cream); }
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.is-active::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.nav-links a.is-active{ color:var(--cream); }
.nav-burger{ display:none; background:none; border:1px solid var(--line-hi); border-radius:9px; padding:9px 11px; cursor:pointer; }
.nav-burger span{ display:block; width:17px; height:1.5px; background:var(--cream); border-radius:2px; }
.nav-burger span + span{ margin-top:4.5px; }

/* ---------- 8. HERO ---------- */
.hero-track{ position:relative; height:640vh; }
.hero-stage{
  position:sticky; top:0; height:100svh; min-height:520px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
#heroCanvas, .hero-still{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:center;
}
.hero-still{ z-index:1; transition:opacity .8s ease; }
#heroCanvas{ z-index:2; opacity:0; transition:opacity .8s ease; }
#heroCanvas.is-ready{ opacity:1; }
.hero-stage.frames-ready .hero-still{ opacity:0; }

/* dark scrim: strongest lower-left, so the copy always sits on ink */
.hero-scrim{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:3; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(3,5,15,.94) 0%, rgba(3,5,15,.72) 22%, rgba(3,5,15,.20) 48%, transparent 68%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(3,5,15,.88) 0%, rgba(3,5,15,.42) 34%, transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(140% 100% at 50% 45%, transparent 40%, rgba(3,5,15,.55) 100%);
}
.hero-copy{
  position:absolute; z-index:4;
  left:var(--pad); bottom:clamp(64px,9vh,110px);
  /* stays inside the dark left third — never crosses the beam or the devices */
  max-width:min(600px, 46vw);
}
.hero-eyebrow{
  font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.34em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:18px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:34px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); }
.hero-title{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(34px,5.4vw,92px);
  line-height:.96; letter-spacing:-.02em;
  margin:0 0 22px; display:block;
}
.hero-title .ln{ display:block; white-space:nowrap; }
.hero-title .ch{
  display:inline-block;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(.42em);
  will-change:opacity, transform, letter-spacing;
}
.hero-title .ch.sp{ width:.28em; }
.hero-sub{
  color:var(--cream); opacity:.86;
  font-size:clamp(14.5px,1.4vw,18px);
  max-width:36ch; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:30px;
}
.hero-cta{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.hero-alt{ margin-top:18px; }
.hero-fade{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity 1s var(--ease-out), transform 1s var(--ease-out); }
.hero-fade.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* hero chrome */
.hero-scrollcue{
  position:absolute; z-index:4; left:50%; bottom:26px; transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  font-size:9.5px; letter-spacing:.3em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted);
  transition:opacity .5s ease;
}
.hero-scrollcue .stem{ width:1px; height:38px; background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),transparent); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.hero-scrollcue .stem::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-38px; left:0; width:1px; height:38px;
  background:linear-gradient(transparent,var(--gold-light));
  animation:cue 2.1s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes cue{ 0%{transform:translateY(0)} 60%,100%{transform:translateY(76px)} }

/* ---------- 9. STATS ---------- */
.stats{ border-block:1px solid var(--line); background:rgba(10,15,44,.55); position:relative; z-index:5; }
.stats-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); }
.stat{
  padding:clamp(34px,4.4vw,58px) clamp(12px,1.7vw,26px); text-align:center; position:relative;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px);
  transition:opacity .8s var(--ease-out), transform .8s var(--ease-out);
}
.stat.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.stat + .stat::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:22%; bottom:22%; width:1px; background:var(--line); }
.stat-mark{
  display:block; font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600;
  font-size:19px; line-height:1; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:15px;
}
.stat-line{ font-size:14px; color:var(--cream); line-height:1.55; letter-spacing:.01em; }

/* ---------- 10. CONTACT ---------- */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr; gap:clamp(28px,4vw,64px); align-items:start; }
.calendly-banner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:18px;
  border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); border-radius:var(--r);
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(201,168,76,.10), rgba(201,168,76,.02));
  padding:20px clamp(20px,2.4vw,28px); margin-bottom:26px;
}
.calendly-banner .cb-t{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:19px; font-weight:600; }
.calendly-banner .cb-s{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:3px; }

.form{ display:grid; gap:16px; }
.frow{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
.field{ position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.field label{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); }
.field label .req{ color:var(--gold); }
.field label .opt{ text-transform:none; letter-spacing:.02em; opacity:.6; font-size:11px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  padding:13px 15px; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--cream);
  transition:border-color .3s ease, background .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  width:100%; font-family:var(--sans);
}
.field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:128px; line-height:1.6; }
.field select{ appearance:none; cursor:pointer; padding-right:42px;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5 6 6.5l5-5' fill='none' stroke='%238892a4' stroke-width='1.6' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:right 16px center; background-size:12px 8px;
}
.field select option{ background:#111838; color:var(--cream); }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder{ color:rgba(136,146,164,.6); }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:var(--gold); background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,.14);
}
.field.err input, .field.err select, .field.err textarea{ border-color:#d9707a; box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(217,112,122,.14); }
.field .msg{ font-size:12px; color:#e39aa2; display:none; }
.field.err .msg{ display:block; }
/* multi-select interests */
.checkset{ border:0; padding:0; margin:0; min-width:0; }
.checkset legend{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); padding:0; margin-bottom:10px; }
.checkset legend .opt{ text-transform:none; letter-spacing:.02em; opacity:.6; font-size:11px; }
.check-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px; }
.check-grid .check:last-child{ grid-column:1 / -1; }
.check{
  position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; cursor:pointer;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.035); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-sm); padding:12px 14px;
  transition:border-color .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.check:hover{ border-color:var(--line-hi); background:rgba(255,255,255,.055); }
.check input{ position:absolute; opacity:0; width:1px; height:1px; margin:0; }
.check .box{
  width:17px; height:17px; flex:none; border-radius:5px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-hi); background:rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  transition:background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.check .box::after{
  content:""; width:9px; height:5px; margin-top:-2px;
  border-left:2px solid #100c02; border-bottom:2px solid #100c02;
  transform:rotate(-45deg) scale(.5); opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .2s ease, transform .25s var(--ease-out);
}
.check .txt{ font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.35; color:var(--cream); transition:color .25s ease; }
.check input:checked ~ .box{ background:var(--gold); border-color:var(--gold); }
.check input:checked ~ .box::after{ opacity:1; transform:rotate(-45deg) scale(1); }
.check input:checked ~ .txt{ color:var(--gold-light); }
.check:has(input:checked){ border-color:var(--gold-dim); background:rgba(201,168,76,.08); }
.check input:focus-visible ~ .box{ outline:2px solid var(--gold-light); outline-offset:2px; }

.hp{ position:absolute; left:-9999px; width:1px; height:1px; opacity:0; }
.form-note{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.6; }
.form-foot{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-top:4px; }
.form-status{ font-size:13px; color:#e39aa2; min-height:1px; }

.form-success{
  display:none; text-align:center;
  border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); border-radius:var(--r);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(201,168,76,.10), rgba(22,29,58,.9));
  padding:clamp(34px,4.5vw,58px);
}
.form-success.on{ display:block; animation:pop .6s var(--ease-out) both; }
@keyframes pop{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px) scale(.985);} to{ opacity:1; transform:none;} }
.form-success .tick{ width:60px; height:60px; margin:0 auto 20px; }
.form-success h3{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px); font-weight:600; }
.form-success p{ color:var(--muted); margin-top:12px; max-width:44ch; margin-inline:auto; }
.form-success .fs-cta{ margin-top:24px; display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.contact-aside .card + .card{ margin-top:16px; }
.aside-item{ display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; }
.aside-item .ic{ width:34px; height:34px; flex:none; border-radius:9px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:rgba(201,168,76,.11); border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); }
.aside-item .ic svg{ width:16px; height:16px; stroke:var(--gold-light); }
.aside-item h4{ font-size:14.5px; font-weight:600; }
.aside-item p{ font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:4px; line-height:1.6; }

/* ---------- 11. ABOUT ---------- */
.about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(24px,3.4vw,52px); }
.story h3{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:24px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:14px; }
.story h3 .num{ color:var(--gold); font-size:13px; font-family:var(--sans); letter-spacing:.2em; display:block; margin-bottom:10px; font-weight:600; }
.story p{ color:var(--muted); line-height:1.8; font-size:15.5px; }
.values{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; margin-top:clamp(34px,4vw,58px); }
.value .vi{ width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:11px; display:grid; place-items:center; margin-bottom:18px;
  background:rgba(201,168,76,.10); border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); }
.value .vi svg{ width:20px; height:20px; stroke:var(--gold-light); fill:none; stroke-width:1.6; }
.value h4{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:20px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:9px; }
.value p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; line-height:1.65; }
.card:hover{ border-color:var(--gold-dim); background:var(--card-hi); transform:translateY(-4px); }

/* ---------- 12. SERVICES ---------- */
.svc-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; }
.svc{ min-height:210px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.svc::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(420px 220px at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,0%), rgba(201,168,76,.16), transparent 62%);
  transition:opacity .5s ease;
}
.svc:hover::before{ opacity:1; }
.svc .si{ width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:11px; display:grid; place-items:center; margin-bottom:20px;
  background:rgba(201,168,76,.10); border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease-out), background .4s ease; }
.svc:hover .si{ transform:translateY(-3px) rotate(-4deg); background:rgba(201,168,76,.2); }
.svc .si svg{ width:19px; height:19px; stroke:var(--gold-light); fill:none; stroke-width:1.6; }
.svc h3{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:21px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:10px; position:relative; }
.svc p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; position:relative; }
.svc .idx{ position:absolute; top:22px; right:26px; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.18em; color:rgba(255,255,255,.14); font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }

/* ---------- 13. PLATFORM UNLOCK TRACK ---------- */
.track-panel{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r); background:linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(22,29,58,.85), rgba(10,15,44,.5)); padding:clamp(30px,4.4vw,62px); }
.ptrack{ display:flex; align-items:stretch; gap:0; margin-top:8px; }
.pstep{ flex:1; position:relative; text-align:center; padding-top:52px; opacity:.3; transform:translateY(10px);
  transition:opacity .7s var(--ease-out), transform .7s var(--ease-out); }
.pstep.on{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.pstep .node{
  position:absolute; top:0; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:var(--ink); border:1px solid var(--line-hi); z-index:2;
  transition:border-color .6s ease, background .6s ease, box-shadow .6s ease;
}
.pstep .node svg{ width:22px; height:22px; }
.pstep.on .node{ border-color:var(--gold-dim); background:#131a3c; }
.pstep.final.on .node{ border-color:var(--gold); background:rgba(201,168,76,.14); box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(201,168,76,.09), 0 12px 30px -12px rgba(201,168,76,.6); }
.pstep .bar{ position:absolute; top:26px; left:-50%; width:100%; height:1px; background:var(--line); z-index:1; }
.pstep .bar i{ display:block; height:100%; width:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-dim),var(--gold)); transition:width .8s var(--ease-out); }
.pstep.on .bar i{ width:100%; }
.pstep:first-child .bar{ display:none; }
.pstep .pname{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(15px,1.9vw,22px); font-weight:600; margin-top:16px; }
.pstep .pmeta{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-top:7px; }
.pstep.final.on .pname, .pstep.final.on .pmeta{ color:var(--gold-light); }
.ptrack-sub{ color:var(--muted); text-align:center; margin-top:clamp(26px,3vw,40px); font-size:15px; max-width:62ch; margin-inline:auto; }

/* ---------- 14. PLAN EXPLORER ---------- */
.setup-pill{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(201,168,76,.09); color:var(--gold-light);
  padding:9px 20px; font-size:13px; font-weight:500; margin-top:22px;
}
.explorer{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r);
  background:linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(28,36,71,.9), rgba(10,15,44,.72));
  overflow:hidden; position:relative;
}
.explorer::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent); opacity:.6;
}

/* -- slider -- */
.ex-slider{ padding:clamp(26px,3vw,40px) clamp(20px,3.2vw,46px) clamp(16px,2vw,26px); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.ex-slider-head{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; margin-bottom:26px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.ex-slider-head .lbl{ font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.26em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); }
.ex-slider-head .cur{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,28px); font-weight:600; color:var(--gold-light); }
.slider-shell{ position:relative; padding:0 2px; }
.slider-rail{ position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:12px; height:3px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.09); border-radius:3px; pointer-events:none; }
.slider-fill{ position:absolute; left:0; top:0; height:100%; width:50%; border-radius:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold) 60%, var(--gold-light));
  transition:width .55s var(--ease-out); }
.slider-ticks{ position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:12px; height:3px; pointer-events:none; }
.slider-ticks i{ position:absolute; top:50%; width:7px; height:7px; margin-top:-3.5px; margin-left:-3.5px;
  border-radius:50%; background:#26304f; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  transition:background .4s ease, border-color .4s ease; }
.slider-ticks i.on{ background:var(--gold); border-color:var(--gold-light); }
#planRange{
  position:relative; z-index:3; -webkit-appearance:none; appearance:none;
  width:100%; height:28px; background:transparent; margin:0; cursor:grab; display:block;
}
#planRange:active{ cursor:grabbing; }
#planRange::-webkit-slider-runnable-track{ height:28px; background:transparent; }
#planRange::-moz-range-track{ height:28px; background:transparent; }
#planRange::-webkit-slider-thumb{
  -webkit-appearance:none; appearance:none;
  width:26px; height:26px; margin-top:1px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, var(--gold-light), var(--gold) 62%, #9c7f31);
  border:2px solid #0b1130;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(201,168,76,.18), 0 8px 22px -6px rgba(201,168,76,.75);
  cursor:grab; transition:box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s var(--ease-out);
}
#planRange::-moz-range-thumb{
  width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, var(--gold-light), var(--gold) 62%, #9c7f31);
  border:2px solid #0b1130;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(201,168,76,.18), 0 8px 22px -6px rgba(201,168,76,.75);
  cursor:grab;
}
#planRange:hover::-webkit-slider-thumb{ transform:scale(1.08); }
#planRange:focus-visible::-webkit-slider-thumb{ box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(232,201,106,.3), 0 8px 22px -6px rgba(201,168,76,.75); }
.slider-notches{ display:flex; margin-top:16px; }
.slider-notch{
  flex:1; background:none; border:0; cursor:pointer; padding:8px 2px;
  font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.05em; color:var(--muted); text-align:center;
  transition:color .35s ease, transform .35s var(--ease-out); line-height:1.35;
}
.slider-notch:hover{ color:var(--cream); }
.slider-notch.on{ color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:600; }
.slider-hint{ text-align:center; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(136,146,164,.7); margin-top:12px; }

/* -- body -- */
.ex-body{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
.ex-left{ padding:clamp(26px,3.2vw,44px); border-right:1px solid var(--line); }
.ex-right{ padding:clamp(26px,3.2vw,44px); }
.ex-price-row{ display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.ex-plan-name{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,40px); font-weight:600; line-height:1.1; }
.ex-plan-tag{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:10px; }

/* odometer */
.odo{ display:inline-flex; align-items:baseline; font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(38px,5.2vw,64px); line-height:1.05; color:var(--gold-light); }
.odo-slot{ display:inline-block; position:relative; text-align:center; }
.odo-slot.st{ transition:opacity .35s ease; }
.odo-digit{ overflow:hidden; height:1.05em; vertical-align:baseline; }
.odo-reel{ display:block; transition:transform .62s var(--ease-out); will-change:transform; }
.odo-reel span{ display:block; height:1.05em; line-height:1.05em; }
.odo-per{ font-family:var(--sans); font-size:15px; font-weight:500; color:var(--muted); margin-left:5px; align-self:flex-end; }
.odo.flash{ animation:odoflash .6s ease; }
@keyframes odoflash{ 0%,100%{ filter:none } 45%{ filter:drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(232,201,106,.55)) } }

/* platform icons */
.ex-platforms{ margin-top:clamp(26px,3vw,38px); }
.ex-sub{ font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.24em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:16px; }
.plat-row{ display:flex; gap:12px; }
.plat{
  flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  padding:16px 8px; border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  transition:border-color .55s var(--ease), background .55s var(--ease), transform .55s var(--ease-out);
}
.plat svg{ width:26px; height:26px; fill:#5a6480; transition:fill .55s var(--ease), filter .55s var(--ease); }
.plat span{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em; color:#5a6480; transition:color .55s var(--ease); }
.plat .lock{ font-size:9.5px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#4b5670; transition:opacity .4s ease; }
.plat.on{ border-color:var(--gold-dim); background:rgba(201,168,76,.09); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.plat.on svg{ fill:var(--gold-light); filter:drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(201,168,76,.5)); }
.plat.on span{ color:var(--gold-light); }
.plat.on .lock{ opacity:0; }

/* content grid */
.ex-content{ margin-top:clamp(24px,2.6vw,32px); }
.cgrid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:10px; }
.ctile{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025); padding:14px 12px; text-align:center;
  transition:opacity .55s var(--ease), border-color .55s var(--ease), background .55s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease-out);
  position:relative;
}
.ctile .cn{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(24px,2.9vw,34px); font-weight:600; line-height:1;
  color:var(--cream); font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }
.ctile .cl{ font-size:10.5px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:8px; letter-spacing:.05em; line-height:1.35; }
.ctile .cu{ font-size:9px; letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold);
  margin-top:7px; opacity:0; transition:opacity .45s ease; height:0; }
.ctile.on{ border-color:rgba(201,168,76,.22); background:rgba(201,168,76,.055); }
.ctile.on .cn{ color:var(--gold-light); }
.ctile.off{ opacity:.15; }
.ctile.off .cu{ opacity:1; height:auto; }

/* features */
.flist{ display:grid; gap:2px; }
.frow-f{
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:12px; padding:11px 2px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease);
}
.frow-f:last-child{ border-bottom:0; }
.frow-f .fi{ width:17px; height:17px; flex:none; margin-top:3px; display:block; }
.frow-f .fi svg{ width:17px; height:17px; display:block; }
.ex-price-wrap{ display:flex; align-items:flex-end; }
.frow-f .fi .ck{ stroke:var(--gold-light); }
.frow-f .fi .lk{ stroke:#4b5670; }
.frow-f .ft{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.5; }
.frow-f .ft b{ font-weight:600; color:var(--cream); }
.frow-f .ft .fv{ color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:500; }
.frow-f.off{ opacity:.26; }
.frow-f.off .ft, .frow-f.off .ft b{ color:var(--muted); }
.frow-f.off .ft .fv{ color:var(--muted); }

.ex-foot{
  padding:clamp(22px,2.6vw,32px) clamp(20px,3.2vw,44px);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line); background:rgba(5,8,26,.4);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.ex-foot .exf-t{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); }
.ex-foot .exf-t b{ color:var(--cream); font-weight:600; }
.ex-foot .exf-cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* objections */
.objections{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; margin-top:clamp(28px,3.4vw,44px); }
.obj{ display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; padding:20px 22px; border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r); background:rgba(255,255,255,.022); transition:border-color .4s ease, background .4s ease; }
.obj:hover{ border-color:var(--gold-dim); background:rgba(201,168,76,.05); }
.obj svg{ width:19px; height:19px; flex:none; margin-top:2px; stroke:var(--gold-light); fill:none; stroke-width:1.7; }
.obj p{ font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; }

/* custom quote */
.quote-callout{
  margin-top:clamp(28px,3.4vw,44px);
  border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); border-radius:var(--r);
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(201,168,76,.10), rgba(201,168,76,.02));
  padding:clamp(26px,3.2vw,42px);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:26px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.quote-callout h3{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(22px,2.8vw,32px); font-weight:600; }
.quote-callout p{ color:var(--muted); margin-top:9px; max-width:56ch; font-size:15px; }
.quote-callout .qc-cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* ---------- 14b. AI INTEGRATIONS — STACKED DECK ---------- */
.deck-wrap{ max-width:640px; margin-inline:auto; }
.deck{
  position:relative; margin-inline:auto;
  touch-action:pan-y; cursor:grab; outline:none;
  -webkit-user-select:none; user-select:none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
  min-height:clamp(280px,36vw,320px);   /* pre-JS floor; JS sets the exact height */
}
.deck:active{ cursor:grabbing; }
.deck:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--gold-light); outline-offset:16px; border-radius:var(--r); }
.deck-card{
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:0;
  background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);
  transform-origin:50% 100%;
  transition:transform .52s var(--ease-out), opacity .52s var(--ease-out),
             border-color .45s ease, background .45s ease, box-shadow .45s var(--ease-out);
  will-change:transform, opacity;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.deck-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(420px 220px at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,0%), rgba(201,168,76,.16), transparent 62%);
  transition:opacity .5s ease;
}
.deck-card.is-front:hover{
  border-color:var(--gold-dim); background:var(--card-hi);
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
}
.deck-card.is-front:hover::before{ opacity:1; }
.deck-card .si{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:11px; display:grid; place-items:center; margin-bottom:20px;
  background:rgba(201,168,76,.10); border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); position:relative;
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease-out), background .4s ease;
}
.deck-card.is-front:hover .si{ transform:translateY(-3px) rotate(-4deg); background:rgba(201,168,76,.2); }
.deck-card .si svg{ width:19px; height:19px; stroke:var(--gold-light); fill:none; stroke-width:1.6; }
.deck-card h3{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,23px); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:11px; position:relative; }
.deck-card p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.7; position:relative; }
.deck-card .idx{ position:absolute; top:24px; right:26px; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.18em; color:rgba(255,255,255,.14); font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }

.deck-hint{ text-align:center; font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); letter-spacing:.06em; margin-top:24px; }
.deck-dots{ display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:10px; margin-top:15px; }
.deck-dots button{
  width:8px; height:8px; padding:0; border:0; border-radius:50%; cursor:pointer;
  background:rgba(136,146,164,.45);
  transition:background .35s ease, transform .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.deck-dots button:hover{ background:var(--muted); transform:scale(1.2); }
.deck-dots button[aria-current="true"]{ background:var(--gold); transform:scale(1.4); }
.deck-close{ text-align:center; color:var(--muted); font-size:15px; line-height:1.7;
  max-width:60ch; margin:clamp(30px,3.6vw,44px) auto 0; }
.deck-cta{ display:flex; justify-content:center; margin-top:26px; }

/* ---------- 15. DEALS ---------- */
.deals-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; }
.deal{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.deal .dtag{ display:inline-flex; align-self:flex-start; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold); border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); border-radius:999px; padding:5px 13px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.deal h3{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:23px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:12px; }
.deal p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.7; }
.deal .dhi{ color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:600; }

/* ---------- 16. ADD-ONS ---------- */
.tablewrap{ overflow-x:auto; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r); background:var(--card); }
.addon-table th, .addon-table td{ text-align:left; padding:16px clamp(16px,2vw,26px); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); font-size:14.5px; white-space:nowrap; }
.addon-table thead th{ font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); font-weight:600; background:rgba(255,255,255,.025); }
.addon-table tbody tr{ transition:background .3s ease; }
.addon-table tbody tr:hover{ background:rgba(201,168,76,.055); }
.addon-table tbody tr:last-child td{ border-bottom:0; }
.addon-table td:first-child{ white-space:normal; }
.addon-table .pcell{ color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:600; text-align:right; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }
.addon-table th:last-child{ text-align:right; }

.unlock-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; margin-top:26px; }
.unlock{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; }
.unlock .ui{ width:52px; height:52px; flex:none; border-radius:13px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:rgba(201,168,76,.10); border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); }
.unlock .ui svg{ width:24px; height:24px; fill:var(--gold-light); }
.unlock h3{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:21px; font-weight:600; }
.unlock .up{ color:var(--gold-light); font-size:15px; font-weight:600; margin-top:3px; }

/* ---------- 17. PAID ADS ---------- */
.ads-panel{
  border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); border-radius:var(--r);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(201,168,76,.11), rgba(22,29,58,.92) 46%, rgba(10,15,44,.85));
  padding:clamp(30px,4.2vw,64px); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.ads-panel::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-40%; right:-10%; width:520px; height:520px; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,.14), transparent 66%);
}
.ads-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:clamp(28px,4vw,60px); position:relative; }
.ads-formula{
  border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); border-radius:var(--r);
  background:rgba(5,8,26,.5); padding:26px; margin:26px 0;
}
.ads-formula .ff{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(17px,2vw,23px); font-weight:600; }
.ads-formula .ff .op{ color:var(--gold); font-size:1.3em; }
.ads-formula .ff .pc{ color:var(--gold-light); }
.ads-formula .fn{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:12px; font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:400; }
.ads-feats{ display:grid; gap:1px; }
.ads-feats li{ display:flex; gap:13px; align-items:flex-start; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; }
.ads-feats li:last-child{ border-bottom:0; }
.ads-feats svg{ width:17px; height:17px; flex:none; margin-top:3px; stroke:var(--gold-light); fill:none; stroke-width:2; }
.ladder{ display:grid; gap:12px; margin-top:8px; }
.rung{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-sm); background:rgba(255,255,255,.028); padding:18px 20px;
  transition:border-color .4s ease, background .4s ease, transform .5s var(--ease-out); }
.rung:hover{ border-color:var(--gold-dim); background:rgba(201,168,76,.06); transform:translateX(4px); }
.rung .rt{ font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); }
.rung .rval{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(21px,2.5vw,28px); font-weight:600; margin-top:7px; color:var(--cream); }
.rung .rval .per{ font-family:var(--sans); font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:var(--muted); margin-left:3px; }
.rung .rd{ font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:5px; }
.ads-note{ margin-top:22px; padding:16px 20px; border-left:2px solid var(--gold);
  background:rgba(201,168,76,.06); border-radius:0 var(--r-sm) var(--r-sm) 0; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--cream); opacity:.9; line-height:1.65; }

/* ---------- 18. FINAL CTA ---------- */
.finalcta{
  border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); border-radius:var(--r);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(201,168,76,.12), rgba(10,15,44,.86));
  padding:clamp(38px,5.6vw,86px); text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.finalcta::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(70% 100% at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,.16), transparent 62%);
}
.finalcta h2{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(30px,4.8vw,60px); font-weight:600; line-height:1.06; position:relative; }
.finalcta p{ color:var(--muted); margin:18px auto 0; max-width:56ch; font-size:clamp(15px,1.6vw,18px); position:relative; }
.finalcta .fc-cta{ margin-top:34px; display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; position:relative; }
.finalcta .fc-trust{ margin-top:26px; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); position:relative; }

/* ---------- 19. FOOTER ---------- */
.foot{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-block:clamp(40px,5vw,68px) 40px; margin-top:var(--sec-y); }
.foot-top{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:34px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding-bottom:34px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.foot-brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.foot-brand .brand-mark{ width:38px; height:38px; }
.foot-brand .fb-n{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:21px; font-weight:600; }
.foot-brand .fb-s{ font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-top:3px; }
.foot-nav{ display:flex; gap:28px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.foot-col h5{ font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:14px; font-weight:600; }
.foot-col a{ display:block; font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); padding:5px 0; transition:color .3s ease; }
.foot-col a:hover{ color:var(--gold-light); }
.foot-bot{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding-top:26px; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); }

/* ---------- 20. CHROME: rail, cursor, grain, floating CTA ---------- */
.rail{
  position:fixed; left:20px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); z-index:70;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px;
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .6s ease;
}
.rail.on{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
.rail a{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; padding:5px 0; position:relative; }
.rail .dot{ width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.2); flex:none;
  transition:background .4s ease, transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s ease; }
.rail .lb{ font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted);
  opacity:0; transform:translateX(-6px); white-space:nowrap;
  transition:opacity .4s ease, transform .4s var(--ease-out), color .4s ease; }
.rail a:hover .lb{ opacity:1; transform:none; color:var(--cream); }
.rail a:hover .dot{ background:var(--gold-light); transform:scale(1.25); }
.rail a.is-active .dot{ background:var(--gold); transform:scale(1.4); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(201,168,76,.15); }
.rail a.is-active .lb{ opacity:1; transform:none; color:var(--gold-light); }

.floatcta{
  position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:22px; z-index:80;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px) scale(.94); pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .55s var(--ease-out), transform .55s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow:0 16px 40px -14px rgba(201,168,76,.75);
}
.floatcta.on{ opacity:1; transform:none; pointer-events:auto; }

.grain{
  position:fixed; inset:-120px; z-index:200; pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.30; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  transition:opacity .45s ease;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.82' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix type='saturate' values='0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='180' height='180' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='.42'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation:grain 1s steps(4) infinite;
}
@keyframes grain{
  0%{transform:translate(0,0)} 25%{transform:translate(-4%,3%)}
  50%{transform:translate(3%,-4%)} 75%{transform:translate(-3%,-3%)} 100%{transform:translate(0,0)}
}
/* Eased back over the hero only — that is where fine detail matters most.
   Two classes, so it also wins over the reduced small-screen value below. */
.grain.over-hero{ opacity:.15; }

.cursor, .cursor-ring{ position:fixed; top:0; left:0; z-index:300; pointer-events:none; border-radius:50%;
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s ease; mix-blend-mode:difference; }
.cursor{ width:7px; height:7px; background:var(--gold-light); margin:-3.5px 0 0 -3.5px; }
.cursor-ring{ width:34px; height:34px; border:1px solid rgba(232,201,106,.65); margin:-17px 0 0 -17px;
  transition:opacity .3s ease, width .32s var(--ease-out), height .32s var(--ease-out), margin .32s var(--ease-out), border-color .32s ease; }
body.cursor-on .cursor, body.cursor-on .cursor-ring{ opacity:1; }
body.cursor-on.cursor-hot .cursor-ring{ width:54px; height:54px; margin:-27px 0 0 -27px; border-color:var(--gold); }

/* ---------- 21. REVEAL ---------- */
.rv{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-out), transform .9s var(--ease-out); }
.rv.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.rv-d1{ transition-delay:.07s } .rv-d2{ transition-delay:.14s } .rv-d3{ transition-delay:.21s }
.rv-d4{ transition-delay:.28s } .rv-d5{ transition-delay:.35s } .rv-d6{ transition-delay:.42s }

/* ---------- 22. RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .rail{ display:none; }
  .ex-body{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ex-left{ border-right:0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .svc-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .deals-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ads-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .contact-aside{ order:-1; }
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  :root{ --nav-h:64px; }
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed; inset:var(--nav-h) 0 auto 0; flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; gap:0;
    background:rgba(5,8,26,.97); backdrop-filter:blur(18px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding:10px var(--pad) 20px;
    transform:translateY(-14px); opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity .35s ease, transform .35s var(--ease-out);
  }
  .nav-links.open{ opacity:1; transform:none; pointer-events:auto; }
  .nav-links a{ padding:15px 4px; font-size:16px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .nav-links a::after{ display:none; }
  .nav-burger{ display:block; }
  .nav .btn{ padding:10px 18px; font-size:13px; }
  .brand-sub{ display:none; }
  .about-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .values{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .objections{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .unlock-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .frow{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .check-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cgrid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stat{ padding-block:clamp(20px,3.6vw,28px); }
  .stat + .stat::before{ display:none; }
  .stat + .stat{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
  .stat-mark{ margin-bottom:10px; font-size:17px; }
  .hero-track{ height:520vh; }
  .hero-scrollcue{ display:none; }
  .ptrack{ flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
  .pstep{ display:flex; align-items:center; text-align:left; gap:18px; padding-top:0; padding-left:0; }
  .pstep .node{ position:relative; left:auto; transform:none; }
  .pstep .bar{ display:none !important; }
  .pstep .pname{ margin-top:0; }
  .ex-foot{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; }
  .ex-foot .exf-cta{ justify-content:space-between; }
  .quote-callout, .calendly-banner{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
}
/* Small screens crop the 16:9 still to a tall box, so the monitor lands dead
   centre behind the copy. Drop a much heavier ink scrim under the text. */
@media (max-width:767px){
  .hero-scrim{
    background:
      linear-gradient(to top, rgba(3,5,15,.975) 0%, rgba(3,5,15,.945) 46%, rgba(3,5,15,.76) 62%, rgba(3,5,15,.24) 82%, transparent 100%),
      radial-gradient(150% 90% at 50% 12%, transparent 30%, rgba(3,5,15,.5) 100%);
  }
  .hero-eyebrow{ letter-spacing:.2em; font-size:9.5px; }
  .hero-eyebrow::before{ width:22px; }
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .svc-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .slider-notch{ font-size:9px; letter-spacing:0; }
  .hero-copy{ right:var(--pad); max-width:none; bottom:clamp(84px,14vh,120px); }
  .hero-cta .btn{ flex:1; min-width:150px; }
  .floatcta{ right:14px; bottom:14px; }
  .grain{ opacity:.2; }
}

/* ---------- 23. MOTION / PRINT ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{ animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important;
    transition-duration:.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
  .rv{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .stat{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .hero-fade{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .grain{ display:none; }
}
@media print{ .nav,.rail,.floatcta,.grain,.cursor,.cursor-ring,.hero-track{ display:none !important; } }

/* ---------- 23. LEGAL LINKS (footer + contact form disclosure) ---------- */
/* privacy.html / terms.html carry these rules in legal.css; index.html needs
   them here because it does not load that stylesheet. */
.foot-bot a,
.form-note a{
  color:var(--muted);
  text-decoration:underline;
  text-decoration-color:var(--gold-dim);
  text-underline-offset:2px;
  transition:color .3s ease, text-decoration-color .3s ease;
}
.foot-bot a:hover,
.form-note a:hover{ color:var(--gold-light); text-decoration-color:var(--gold-light); }

/* ---------- 24. SINGLE-CARD SERVICE GRID ---------- */
/* #audits presents one offer (AI search visibility), so the 3-up grid would
   strand a lone card on the left. Higher specificity than the .svc-grid
   responsive overrides, so it holds at every width. */
.svc-grid.one{
  grid-template-columns:1fr;
  max-width:760px;
  margin-inline:auto;
}
.svc-grid.one .svc{ min-height:0; }