:root{
  --ink:#1A1A2E; --paper:#FAF8F3; --paper-2:#F3EDE6; --paper-3:#EDE5D9;
  --orange:#FD7A06; --magenta:#EE0B85; --purple:#7B2FA0; --indigo:#5538C8; --blue:#1B6CB5;
  --muted:#6E6A62; --line:#E7DFD3;
  --serif:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif; --sans:'Outfit',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --grad:linear-gradient(100deg,#FD7A06,#EE0B85 38%,#7B2FA0 62%,#1B6CB5);
}
*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--serif);line-height:1.72;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
.wrap{max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 34px}
.narrow{max-width:680px;margin:0 auto}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.015em;line-height:1.12}
p{font-size:1.14rem;color:#2c2a2e;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
strong{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
em{font-style:italic}
.grad-text{background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--magenta)}
section{padding:84px 0}
.center{text-align:center}
.measure{max-width:60ch;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* NAV */
.nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:60;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:14px 34px;background:rgba(250,248,243,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.nav .brand img{height:40px}
.nav .links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px}
.nav .links a{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:500;font-size:.92rem;opacity:.75;transition:opacity .2s;position:relative}
.nav .links a:hover,.nav .links a.active{opacity:1}
.nav .links a.active::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-6px;height:2px;background:var(--grad);border-radius:2px}
.nav .cta{background:var(--ink);color:#fff!important;opacity:1!important;padding:10px 22px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600}
.nav .cta:hover{background:#0f0f1e}
.nav .cta::after{display:none!important}
.menu-btn{display:none;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;padding:6px}
.menu-btn span{width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);border-radius:2px}

/* HERO */
.hero{text-align:center;padding:96px 34px 84px;background:radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 0%,#fff,var(--paper) 62%)}
.hero .eyebrow{display:block;margin-bottom:20px}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,6.2vw,4.2rem);max-width:17ch;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.05}
.hero .sub{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:300;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--muted);max-width:46ch;margin:20px auto 0}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;margin-top:36px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.btn{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.98rem;padding:15px 32px;border-radius:999px;cursor:pointer;border:0;transition:.25s;display:inline-block}
.btn-primary{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 30px -14px rgba(26,26,46,.5)}
.btn-grad{background:var(--grad);color:#fff}
.btn-grad:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 30px -14px rgba(238,11,133,.5)}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border:1.5px solid var(--line)}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--ink)}
.mantra{margin-top:32px;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.mantra b{background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.mantra span{color:var(--muted);padding:0 10px}

/* PAGE HEAD */
.page-head{text-align:center;padding:88px 34px 34px;background:radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% -10%,#fff,var(--paper) 62%)}
.page-head .eyebrow{display:block;margin-bottom:16px}
.page-head h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.4rem);max-width:20ch;margin:0 auto}
.page-head .sub{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:300;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.14rem;max-width:46ch;margin:18px auto 0}

/* SECTION HEAD */
.sh{text-align:center;margin-bottom:28px}
.sh .eyebrow{display:block;margin-bottom:15px}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.95rem,4.2vw,2.8rem)}
.sh h2{max-width:21ch;margin:0 auto}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),transform .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* STATEMENT */
.statement{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);text-align:center;padding:104px 34px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.statement::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:6px;background:var(--grad)}
.statement::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-30%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:560px;height:360px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(238,11,133,.16),transparent 70%)}
.statement>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
.statement p{color:var(--paper)}
.statement .big{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4.2vw,2.7rem);line-height:1.3;max-width:22ch;margin:0 auto}
.statement .big b{background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;font-weight:600}
.statement .eyebrow{display:block;margin-bottom:20px;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text}

/* FLAGSHIP CARD */
.flagship{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 30px 70px -46px rgba(26,26,46,.4);margin-top:36px}
.flagship .top{background:var(--grad);height:7px}
.flagship .inner{padding:44px}
.flagship .badge{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--magenta);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:6px 14px;margin-bottom:16px}
.flagship h3{font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.flagship .meta{display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);margin:18px 0 22px;padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.flagship .meta b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;display:block;font-size:.98rem}
.flag-list{list-style:none;margin:18px 0}
.flag-list li{padding-left:26px;position:relative;margin-bottom:9px;font-size:1.04rem;color:#413d40}
.flag-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:11px;width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad)}

/* PATH / LADDER */
.ladder{margin-top:40px}
.rung{display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:flex-start;padding:26px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.rung:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.rung .step{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.9rem;line-height:1;background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;flex:0 0 auto;width:48px}
.rung h3{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:1.12rem;margin-bottom:5px}
.rung p{font-size:1.04rem;margin:0;color:#413d40}

/* CARDS */
.cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr));gap:22px;margin-top:38px}
.card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:32px 26px;transition:transform .35s,box-shadow .35s;border-top:4px solid}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 22px 46px -26px rgba(26,26,46,.3)}
.card .tag{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;display:block;margin-bottom:12px}
.card h3{font-size:1.36rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:9px}
.card p{font-size:1.01rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}

/* FLOW */
.flow{display:flex;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:42px auto 0;max-width:700px}
.flow-step{flex:1;min-width:170px;text-align:center;padding:22px 16px;position:relative}
.flow-step .fi{width:64px;height:64px;margin:0 auto 14px}
.flow-step h4{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.flow-step p{font-size:1rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}
.flow-step:not(:last-child)::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-6px;top:44px;width:24px;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line),transparent);border-radius:2px}

/* MEANING */
.meaning{max-width:700px;margin:34px auto 0}
.mrow{display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:flex-start;padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.mrow:first-child{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.chip{flex:0 0 auto;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;margin-top:4px}
.mrow h3{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.03em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:6px}
.mrow h3 span{color:var(--muted);font-weight:400;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.04rem;margin-left:6px}
.mrow p{font-size:1.03rem;margin:0;color:#413d40}

/* CTA STRIP */
.cta-strip{background:var(--paper-2);padding:76px 34px;text-align:center}
.cta-strip h2{margin-bottom:14px}
.cta-strip p{color:var(--muted);max-width:44ch;margin:0 auto 26px}

/* FORMS */
.form-card{max-width:640px;margin:0 auto;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:24px;padding:42px}
.field{margin-bottom:20px}
.field label{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.86rem;display:block;margin-bottom:8px}
.field input,.field textarea,.field select{width:100%;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1rem;padding:14px 16px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;background:var(--paper);outline:none;transition:border-color .2s}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus,.field select:focus{border-color:var(--magenta)}
.field textarea{min-height:110px;resize:vertical}
.form-done{display:none;text-align:center;padding:20px;background:#F0F7F3;border-radius:14px;color:#1E8A5B;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;margin-top:10px}
.form-done.show{display:block}

/* NEWSLETTER */
.news{background:var(--ink);padding:70px 34px;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.news::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:5px;background:var(--grad)}
.news h3{color:var(--paper);font-size:1.9rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.news p{color:#9a95a8;max-width:40ch;margin:0 auto 24px}
.news form{display:flex;gap:10px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.news input{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1rem;padding:14px 18px;border:1px solid #3a3550;border-radius:999px;background:#242238;color:#fff;min-width:250px;outline:none}
.news input:focus{border-color:var(--magenta)}
.news button{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;background:var(--grad);color:#fff;border:0;padding:14px 28px;border-radius:999px;cursor:pointer}
.news .done{display:none;color:#7fd4a8;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;margin-top:16px}
.news .done.show{display:block}

/* FOOTER */
.foot{background:#14121F;color:var(--paper);padding:64px 34px 30px}
.foot-wrap{max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:48px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-bottom:36px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.foot img{height:52px;filter:brightness(0) invert(1);margin-bottom:14px}
.foot .mantra-f{color:#8f8ba0;font-style:italic;font-size:.98rem;max-width:28ch}
.foot-cols{display:flex;gap:54px}
.foot-cols h4{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);margin-bottom:14px}
.foot-cols a{display:block;color:#b8b2c4;font-size:.98rem;margin-bottom:9px;font-family:var(--sans)}
.foot-cols a:hover{color:#fff}
.foot-base{max-width:920px;margin:22px auto 0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.8rem;color:#6f6a80}

@media(max-width:780px){
  section{padding:60px 0}
  .menu-btn{display:flex}
  .nav .links{position:fixed;inset:66px 0 auto 0;background:var(--paper);flex-direction:column;gap:0;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transform:translateY(-130%);transition:transform .35s}
  body.nav-open .nav .links{transform:none}
  .nav .links a{padding:14px 34px;width:100%}
  .nav .links a.active::after{display:none}
  .nav .cta{margin:12px 34px;text-align:center}
  .flow-step:not(:last-child)::after{display:none}
  .flagship .inner{padding:30px 24px}
  .foot-wrap{flex-direction:column;gap:28px}
  .foot-cols{gap:36px}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){*{animation:none!important;transition:none!important}.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* domain/footer additions */
.foot-base a{color:#8f8ba0}
.foot-base a:hover{color:#fff}

/* ============ REBUILD ADDITIONS ============ */
/* free session banner */
.topbar{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:9px 20px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.84rem;font-weight:500}
.topbar a{color:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);padding-bottom:1px}
.topbar b{background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;font-weight:700}

/* primary offer block (free session) */
.freebox{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:24px;padding:0;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 30px 66px -44px rgba(26,26,46,.42);margin-top:34px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr}
.freebox .fb-l{padding:40px}
.freebox .fb-r{background:var(--ink);padding:40px;color:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.freebox .fb-r::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:5px;background:var(--grad)}
.freebox .kicker{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--magenta);margin-bottom:12px;display:block}
.freebox h3{font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.freebox .fb-r h4{color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:14px}
.freebox .fb-r ul{list-style:none}
.freebox .fb-r li{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.92rem;color:#c9c4d6;padding-left:20px;position:relative;margin-bottom:9px;line-height:1.5}
.freebox .fb-r li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:8px;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad)}
.freebox .note{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:14px}

/* proof / quotes */
.quotes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:20px;margin-top:34px}
.quote{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:28px;position:relative}
.quote::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:28px;top:0;width:34px;height:4px;background:var(--grad);border-radius:0 0 3px 3px}
.quote p{font-size:1.04rem;font-style:italic;color:#3a3740;margin-bottom:14px}
.quote .who{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.84rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.quote .who span{display:block;font-weight:400;color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem;margin-top:2px}
.proof-note{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);text-align:center;margin-top:18px;max-width:60ch;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* founder */
.founder{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:30px;align-items:center;background:var(--paper-2);border-radius:22px;padding:36px;margin-top:30px}
.founder .fimg{width:120px;height:120px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.4rem}
.founder h3{font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.founder p{font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:0;color:#3a3740}

/* FAQ */
.faq{max-width:760px;margin:32px auto 0}
.faq details{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer;padding:20px 24px;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:1.02rem;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--magenta);font-weight:400;flex:0 0 auto}
.faq details[open] summary::after{content:"–"}
.faq .a{padding:0 24px 22px;font-size:1.02rem;color:#3a3740;line-height:1.65}

/* steps to join */
.joinsteps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:32px}
.js{text-align:center;padding:26px 20px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px}
.js .n{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad);color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 14px;font-size:.95rem}
.js h4{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.js p{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .freebox{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .founder{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}
  .founder .fimg{margin:0 auto}
  .joinsteps{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM VISUAL SYSTEM — depth, gradient, illustration
   ============================================================ */

/* --- LOGO: give it presence --- */
.nav .brand img{height:64px}
.nav{padding:16px 34px}
@media(max-width:780px){ .nav .brand img{height:52px} }

/* --- AMBIENT GRADIENT ORBS (illustration layer) --- */
.orb{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(70px);opacity:.5;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
.orb-a{background:radial-gradient(circle,#FD7A06,transparent 68%)}
.orb-b{background:radial-gradient(circle,#EE0B85,transparent 68%)}
.orb-c{background:radial-gradient(circle,#7B2FA0,transparent 68%)}
.orb-d{background:radial-gradient(circle,#1B6CB5,transparent 68%)}
section,.hero,.page-head{position:relative}
section>*,.hero>*,.page-head>*{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* --- HERO: layered, luminous --- */
.hero{padding:104px 34px 92px;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(58% 42% at 18% 8%, rgba(253,122,6,.14), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(52% 40% at 84% 14%, rgba(238,11,133,.13), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(60% 46% at 50% 96%, rgba(27,108,181,.12), transparent 64%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,var(--paper) 58%)}
.hero h1{position:relative}
.hero .halo{position:absolute;width:520px;height:520px;left:50%;top:-140px;transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:conic-gradient(from 210deg,rgba(253,122,6,.16),rgba(238,11,133,.16),rgba(123,47,160,.14),rgba(27,108,181,.16),rgba(253,122,6,.16));
  border-radius:50%;filter:blur(60px);z-index:0;pointer-events:none}

/* --- SECTION TINTS: break the beige monotony --- */
.tint-warm{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FFF7F0,#FDF3EA)}
.tint-rose{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FEF3F8,#FBEDF4)}
.tint-violet{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#F7F2FC,#F2ECF9)}
.tint-blue{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#F0F6FC,#EAF1F9)}
.tint-mesh{background:
  radial-gradient(46% 40% at 12% 18%, rgba(253,122,6,.10), transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(46% 42% at 88% 26%, rgba(238,11,133,.10), transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(52% 46% at 50% 92%, rgba(27,108,181,.09), transparent 62%),
  var(--paper-2)}

/* --- GRADIENT EDGES between sections --- */
.edge-top{border-top:5px solid transparent;border-image:var(--grad) 1}
.hairline{height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--line),transparent)}

/* --- CARDS: elevated, glassy, gradient-edged --- */
.card,.js,.quote,.faq details,.freebox,.flagship,.form-card{
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(26,26,46,.04), 0 18px 44px -30px rgba(26,26,46,.30);
  transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .4s}
.card:hover,.js:hover,.quote:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(26,26,46,.05), 0 32px 60px -30px rgba(26,26,46,.36)}
.card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#fffdfb)}
.card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% -10%,rgba(255,255,255,.9),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}

/* --- ILLUSTRATED ARC MOTIF (echo of the logo) --- */
.arc-deco{position:absolute;pointer-events:none;opacity:.28;z-index:0}
.arc-deco svg{width:100%;height:100%}

/* --- STATEMENT: richer, aurora --- */
.statement{background:
  radial-gradient(60% 80% at 12% 10%, rgba(253,122,6,.22), transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(58% 76% at 88% 22%, rgba(238,11,133,.22), transparent 62%),
  radial-gradient(66% 82% at 50% 108%, rgba(27,108,181,.24), transparent 62%),
  #16142A;
  padding:118px 34px}
.statement .big{text-shadow:0 2px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.28)}

/* --- LADDER: gradient spine --- */
.ladder{position:relative;padding-left:6px}
.ladder::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:22px;top:14px;bottom:14px;width:2px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FD7A06,#EE0B85,#7B2FA0,#1B6CB5);border-radius:2px;opacity:.45}
.rung{position:relative;padding-left:16px}
.rung .step{position:relative;z-index:1;background:var(--paper-2);border-radius:50%;width:44px;height:44px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.15rem;box-shadow:0 0 0 5px var(--paper-2)}
section:not([class*=tint]):not([style*=paper-2]) .rung .step{background:var(--paper);box-shadow:0 0 0 5px var(--paper)}

/* --- BUTTONS: premium depth --- */
.btn-grad{box-shadow:0 10px 26px -12px rgba(238,11,133,.55);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.btn-grad::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.22),transparent 55%);pointer-events:none}
.btn-grad:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 34px -12px rgba(238,11,133,.62)}
.btn-primary{box-shadow:0 10px 24px -14px rgba(26,26,46,.6)}

/* --- FLAGSHIP: luxe --- */
.flagship{border:1px solid rgba(231,223,211,.9);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#FFFCF9)}
.flagship .top{height:7px}
.flagship .badge{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(253,122,6,.10),rgba(238,11,133,.10));border-color:rgba(238,11,133,.25)}

/* --- FREEBOX --- */
.freebox .fb-r{background:
  radial-gradient(70% 80% at 20% 10%, rgba(238,11,133,.30), transparent 62%),
  radial-gradient(70% 80% at 90% 90%, rgba(27,108,181,.34), transparent 62%),
  #17152B}

/* --- QUOTES --- */
.quote{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#FFFCF9)}

/* --- FAQ --- */
.faq details{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#FFFDFB);transition:box-shadow .3s}
.faq details[open]{box-shadow:0 18px 40px -26px rgba(26,26,46,.32)}
.faq summary:hover{color:var(--magenta)}

/* --- NEWS: aurora --- */
.news{background:
  radial-gradient(60% 80% at 16% 0%, rgba(253,122,6,.20), transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(60% 80% at 84% 100%, rgba(123,47,160,.26), transparent 62%),
  #16142A}

/* --- FOOTER --- */
.foot{background:
  radial-gradient(50% 70% at 8% 0%, rgba(238,11,133,.14), transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(50% 70% at 92% 100%, rgba(27,108,181,.16), transparent 60%),
  #100E1C}
.foot img{height:64px}

/* --- CTA STRIP --- */
.cta-strip{background:
  radial-gradient(50% 70% at 20% 10%, rgba(253,122,6,.14), transparent 62%),
  radial-gradient(50% 70% at 80% 90%, rgba(238,11,133,.13), transparent 62%),
  var(--paper-2);position:relative;overflow:hidden}

/* --- PAGE HEAD --- */
.page-head{padding:96px 34px 44px;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(56% 46% at 22% 6%, rgba(253,122,6,.13), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(52% 44% at 82% 16%, rgba(238,11,133,.12), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,var(--paper) 68%)}

/* --- SECTION HEAD flourish --- */
.sh h2{position:relative;display:inline-block}
.sh::after{content:"";display:block;width:54px;height:4px;background:var(--grad);border-radius:4px;margin:18px auto 0}

/* --- topbar richer --- */
.topbar{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#16142A,#241B3A,#16142A)}

/* --- FIX: keep decorative layers inside the viewport --- */
.hero,.page-head,.statement,.cta-strip,.news,#free,section{overflow:hidden}
.orb,.arc-deco,.halo{max-width:100vw}
body{overflow-x:hidden}

/* ============================================================
   RHYTHM FIX — one consistent vertical scale everywhere
   ============================================================ */
:root{ --s1:64px; --s2:88px; --s3:112px; }

/* every section uses the same base rhythm */
section{ padding:var(--s2) 0 }

/* heroes and page heads: sized down, symmetrical */
.hero{ padding:var(--s3) 34px var(--s2) }
.page-head{ padding:var(--s2) 34px var(--s1) }

/* dark bands: slightly more air, but on the same scale */
.statement{ padding:var(--s3) 34px }
.news{ padding:var(--s2) 34px }
.cta-strip{ padding:var(--s2) 34px }
.foot{ padding:var(--s2) 34px 30px }

/* tighten oversized headings so heroes are not 1200px tall */
.hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.4vw,3.7rem) }
.page-head h1{ font-size:clamp(2rem,4.4vw,3rem) }
.hero .sub,.page-head .sub{ margin-top:16px }
.hero-actions{ margin-top:28px }
.mantra{ margin-top:26px }

/* section headers: consistent spacing */
.sh{ margin-bottom:26px }
.sh::after{ margin:16px auto 0 }

/* consistent gaps between grouped elements */
.cards,.quotes,.joinsteps{ margin-top:32px }
.ladder,.meaning,.faq{ margin-top:30px }
.freebox,.flagship{ margin-top:30px }

@media(max-width:780px){
  :root{ --s1:44px; --s2:60px; --s3:72px; }
}

/* FIX: decorative layers must not add height to their containers */
.halo,.orb,.arc-deco{position:absolute!important}
.hero .halo{top:-160px}
/* ensure hero height is driven by content + padding only */
.hero{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center}

/* ============ ASK + BLOG ============ */
.consent{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);background:var(--paper-2);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px;margin-top:4px;line-height:1.5}
.consent b{color:var(--ink)}

/* blog listing */
.qr-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:22px;margin-top:36px}
.qr-card{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#FFFCF9);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:30px 28px;transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),box-shadow .4s;position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.qr-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:5px;background:var(--grad)}
.qr-card:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);box-shadow:0 30px 56px -30px rgba(26,26,46,.34)}
.qr-card .cat{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--magenta);margin-bottom:12px}
.qr-card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.34rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:10px}
.qr-card p{font-size:1rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 18px;flex:1}
.qr-card .read{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}

/* article */
.article{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 34px}
.article .q-block{background:var(--paper-2);border-radius:18px;padding:30px 32px;margin-bottom:30px;position:relative}
.article .q-block::before{content:"The question";position:absolute;top:-10px;left:24px;background:var(--grad);color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:999px}
.article .q-block p{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.22rem;color:var(--ink);margin:8px 0 0;line-height:1.5}
.article .q-block .asker{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:12px;font-style:normal}
.article .answer p{font-size:1.16rem;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:1.15rem}
.article .answer p:first-of-type::first-letter{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:3.3rem;line-height:.8;float:left;padding:6px 12px 0 0;background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.article-meta{text-align:center;margin-bottom:30px}
.article-meta .cat{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--magenta)}
.article h1{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,2.7rem);text-align:center;max-width:20ch;margin:14px auto 0}
.article-foot{margin-top:44px;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);text-align:center}
.back-link{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted)}
.back-link:hover{color:var(--ink)}