:root{
    --bg:#0a0a0c; --bg2:#0e0d10; --ink:#f4efe7; --mut:#9a9488;
    --amber:#f5a623; --amber2:#ffce6a; --cyan:#22d3ee;
    --glass:hsl(34 18% 10% / .55); --glass-bd:hsl(38 40% 60% / .15);
    --grad-amber:linear-gradient(120deg,#f5a623,#ffce6a);
    --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); --maxw:1120px;
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;overflow-x:clip}
  body{margin:0;overflow-x:clip;background:var(--bg);color:var(--ink);
    font:16px/1.6 -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
  .wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 22px}
  .amber{color:var(--amber)} h1 .amber{transition:color .55s ease} body.matrix-cta h1 .amber{color:var(--cyan)} .cyan{color:var(--cyan)}
  .ai{color:var(--ink);font-weight:800}
  nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
    background:hsl(34 20% 6% / .68);border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-bd)}
  nav .row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:62px;gap:14px}
  nav .brand{font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.2px;margin-right:auto}
  nav .b-ben{color:var(--amber)} nav .b-young{color:var(--cyan)} nav .b-dot{color:#fff} nav .brand .ai{font-weight:700;color:var(--ink)}
  nav .links{display:flex;gap:24px;font-size:14px;color:var(--mut)}
  nav .links a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
  .nav-cta{flex:0 0 auto;display:inline-block;padding:9px 16px;border-radius:11px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;background:var(--grad-amber);color:#1a1206}
  .nav-cta:hover{filter:brightness(1.05)}
  .navtoggle{display:none;flex:0 0 auto;cursor:pointer;background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);color:var(--ink);border-radius:8px;font-size:18px;line-height:1;padding:6px 11px}
  .navtoggle:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}
  @media(max-width:860px){
    nav .links{gap:18px}
  }
  @media(max-width:900px){
    .navtoggle{display:inline-flex}
    nav .nav-cta{display:none}
    nav .links{position:absolute;top:62px;left:0;right:0;display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:0;padding:6px 0;
      background:hsl(34 20% 6% / .97);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-bd)}
    nav.open .links{display:flex}
    nav .links a{padding:13px 24px;font-size:15.5px}
    nav.open .links .nav-cta-m{display:block;margin:8px 24px 10px;text-align:center}
    [data-theme="light"] nav .links{background:hsl(40 36% 98% / .97)}
  }
  .nav-cta-m{display:none}
  /* hero */
  .hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:min(88vh,760px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-bd)}
  #nf{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;width:100vw;height:100vh;display:block;pointer-events:none}
  header,main,section,footer{position:relative;z-index:1}
  .hero .veil{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
    background:radial-gradient(64% 78% at 24% 52%, hsl(34 18% 4% / .62), transparent 62%)}
  section.band, footer{background:linear-gradient(hsl(34 18% 5% / .42), hsl(34 18% 5% / .42))}
  .hero .grid{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:64px 22px 0;
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:46% 54%;align-items:center;min-height:inherit;column-gap:0}
  .hero .copy{padding:20px 36px 60px 0;min-width:0;position:relative;z-index:2}
  /* Hero content layers ABOVE the glove (which sits at z-index:0 in this column). */
  .hero .copy h1,.hero .copy .shd,.hero .copy .cta{position:relative;z-index:1} .copy .cta .btn.primary{position:relative;overflow:hidden} .copy .cta .btn.primary::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;background:var(--cyan);opacity:0;transition:opacity .55s ease;pointer-events:none;z-index:0} .copy .cta .btn.primary .bt{position:relative;z-index:1} body.matrix-cta .copy .cta .btn.primary::after{opacity:1} .copy .cta .btn.primary{transition:background .5s ease,box-shadow .5s ease,color .5s ease} body.matrix-cta .copy .cta .btn.primary{color:#04222a!important;box-shadow:0 0 26px color-mix(in srgb,var(--cyan) 55%,transparent),inset 0 0 0 1px var(--cyan)!important}
  /* LIGHT: --cyan is a muted teal (#0e8fb0), so the dark booking label goes muddy on it. Paint the
     cyan-state overlay + glow with the vivid brand cyan in light only, so the dark label reads crisp
     (like dark mode). Dark theme is untouched. */
  [data-theme="light"] .copy .cta .btn.primary::after{background:#22d3ee}
  [data-theme="light"] body.matrix-cta .copy .cta .btn.primary{box-shadow:0 0 26px color-mix(in srgb,#22d3ee 55%,transparent),inset 0 0 0 1px #22d3ee!important}
  /* LIGHT: the pitch "Let's build together" sheen sweep on the booking CTAs (.btn.primary, .nav-cta,
     .nav-cta-m, .mbar-book). The base sheen rule lives in the injected capStyle; this higher-specificity
     light rule guarantees the sweep layers over the light amber base. fxCtaSheen keyframes are global. */
  [data-theme="light"] body.fx-cta-sheen .fx-cta-on{background-image:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 38%,rgba(255,255,255,.85) 50%,transparent 62%),var(--grad-amber);background-size:230% 100%,100% 100%;background-repeat:no-repeat;animation:fxCtaSheen 1.7s linear infinite}
  /* When the Matrix beat recolors the booking CTA, the cyan ::after overlay (z-index:0) covers the
     button's own background, hiding the sheen that animates there. Layer the sweep onto the ::after too
     so it sheens across the cyan as well. Keeps the cyan/#22d3ee as the base color; sweep only shows
     when both fx-cta-sheen (animation) and matrix-cta (::after opacity:1) overlap. Both themes. */
  body.fx-cta-sheen .copy .cta .btn.primary::after{background-image:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 38%,rgba(255,255,255,.7) 50%,transparent 62%);background-size:230% 100%;background-repeat:no-repeat;animation:fxCtaSheen 1.7s linear infinite}
  /* ponytail: the sheen animates background-position (a paint property), kept deliberately. The
     compositor-friendly upgrade is a single ::before sweep band moved with transform:translateX, but
     it needs per-button-type label z-index restructuring across .btn.primary/.nav-cta/.mbar-book plus
     the cyan ::after state, real regression risk on just-approved work for negligible paint cost on
     elements this small. Ceiling: minor main-thread paint during the 1.7s sheen; upgrade path above. */
  /* Decorative glove that rises up behind the hero-left content while the proof card docks
     into the Jarvis HUD, then retreats. transform/opacity only (no reflow). */
  /* height tuned so the rendered glove (hand+gauntlet) reads ~head-height of the headshot:
     ~60% of the .copy column ~= ~105% of the avatar head (hairline-to-chin) at desktop. */
  #heroGlove,#heroGloveStill{-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 48%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 90%);mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 48%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 90%);position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:2%;z-index:0;height:78%;width:auto;max-width:none;
    pointer-events:none;opacity:0;
    transform:translate(-50%,60%);
    transform-origin:50% 100%;
    filter:drop-shadow(0 0 26px color-mix(in srgb,var(--cyan) 40%,transparent));
    transition:transform .5s var(--ease,cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1)),opacity .5s var(--ease,cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1));
    will-change:transform,opacity}
  /* dark theme shows the animated video; light theme shows the static cutout (clean alpha) */
  #heroGloveStill{display:none}
  [data-theme="light"] #heroGlove{display:none}
  [data-theme="light"] #heroGloveStill{display:block}
  #heroGlove.glove-up,#heroGloveStill.glove-up{opacity:.92;transform:translate(-50%,15%)}
  [data-theme="light"] #heroGlove,[data-theme="light"] #heroGloveStill{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 22px color-mix(in srgb,var(--cyan) 30%,transparent));opacity:0}
  [data-theme="light"] #heroGlove.glove-up,[data-theme="light"] #heroGloveStill.glove-up{opacity:.85}
  @media(max-width:900px){#heroGlove,#heroGloveStill{height:61%;bottom:3%}}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){#heroGlove,#heroGloveStill{transition:opacity .25s ease;transform:translate(-50%,15%)!important}
    #heroGlove.glove-up,#heroGloveStill.glove-up{opacity:.85}}
  .hero-eyebrow{grid-column:1 / -1;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;align-self:start;justify-self:start;
    margin:0;padding:9px 16px;border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:999px;background:var(--glass);
    backdrop-filter:blur(12px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
    font:600 13px/1.2 ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,monospace;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ink)}
  .hero-eyebrow .he-dot{flex:0 0 auto;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber);box-shadow:0 0 9px 1px var(--amber);animation:blpulse 2.4s infinite}
  .hero-eyebrow .he-sep{color:var(--amber);opacity:.7;margin:0 2px}
  .nowrap{white-space:nowrap}
  [data-theme="light"] .hero-eyebrow{background:hsl(40 36% 98% / .82);color:#3a3322}
  @media(max-width:760px){.hero-eyebrow{font-size:12px;padding:8px 14px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;text-align:center;column-gap:8px;row-gap:2px;line-height:1.5}}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(31px,4.6vw,58px);line-height:1.07;letter-spacing:-.022em;margin:0 0 22px;font-weight:760}
  @media(max-width:760px){.hero h1{font-size:clamp(24px,6.2vw,36px);white-space:normal;text-wrap:balance}}
  .hero .shd{font-size:clamp(15px,1.4vw,18px);color:#d8d2c6;margin:0 0 26px;max-width:40ch}
  .hero .hero-build{font-size:clamp(19px,2.15vw,25px);line-height:1.38;color:var(--amber);margin:0 0 18px;font-weight:580;max-width:44ch}
  [data-theme="light"] .hero .hero-build{color:#0e7490}
  .hero .hero-build .hb-line{position:relative;display:block}
  .hero .hero-build .hb-sizer{visibility:hidden;font-weight:700}
  .hero .hero-build .hb-type{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;right:0}
  .hero .hero-build .type{color:var(--amber);font-weight:700}
  [data-theme="light"] .hero .hero-build .type{color:#0e7490}
  .hero .hero-build .caret{display:inline-block;width:2px;height:1em;margin-left:2px;background:var(--amber);vertical-align:-2px;opacity:0}
  [data-theme="light"] .hero .hero-build .caret{background:#0e7490}
  .hero .hero-build .caret.on{opacity:1;animation:heroCaret 1.05s steps(1) infinite}
  @keyframes heroCaret{0%,49%{opacity:1}50%,100%{opacity:0}}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero .hero-build .caret{display:none}}
  .hero .proof{list-style:none;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--mut);
    padding:0;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 14px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px}
  .hero .proof li{position:relative}
  .hero .proof b{color:#ece6da;font-weight:680}
  [data-theme="light"] .hero .proof b{color:#2b2718}
  .hero .proof .num{color:var(--cyan)}
  .heromicro{font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--mut);margin:8px 0 0;line-height:1.7;max-width:42ch}
  .heromicro b{color:#ece6da;font-weight:680}
  [data-theme="light"] .heromicro b{color:#2b2718}
  .heromicro .num{color:var(--cyan)}
  .heromicro .sep{color:var(--glass-bd);margin:0 6px}
  .hero .cta{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:28px;max-width:480px}
  .hero .cta .btn{flex:1 1 200px;text-align:center}
  .btn{display:inline-block;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:11px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;cursor:pointer}
  .btn.primary{background:var(--grad-amber);color:#1a1206}
  .btn.primary:hover{filter:brightness(1.05)}
  .btn.ghost{border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);color:var(--ink);background:var(--glass);backdrop-filter:blur(12px)}
  .btn.ghost:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}
  .hero .shot{position:relative;align-self:stretch}
  .hero .shot .rotbox{position:absolute;inset:5%}
  .hero .shot .rotbox video,.hero .shot .rotbox canvas,.hero .shot .rotbox .rotstill{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 22%}
  .hero .shot .rotbox .vidwrap{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:1}
  .hero .shot .rotbox .vidwrap,.hero .shot .rotbox canvas.haze{
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,#000 22%,#000 86%,transparent 100%),linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,#000 10%,#000 88%,transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-composite:source-in;
    mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,#000 22%,#000 86%,transparent 100%),linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,#000 10%,#000 88%,transparent 100%);
    mask-composite:intersect}
  .hero .shot .rotbox .rotstill{z-index:0}
  .hero .mxbg{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;display:none;
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,#000 30%,#000 100%),linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-composite:source-in;
    mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,#000 30%,#000 100%),linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent 100%);
    mask-composite:intersect}
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .hero .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding-top:22px}
    .hero-eyebrow{order:-2;margin-bottom:6px}
    .hero .shot{order:-1;min-height:52vh}
    .hero .shot .rotbox .vidwrap{-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,#000 9%,#000 91%,transparent 100%),linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,#000 8%,#000 72%,transparent 100%);-webkit-mask-composite:source-in;mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,#000 9%,#000 91%,transparent 100%),linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,#000 8%,#000 72%,transparent 100%);mask-composite:intersect}
    .hero .copy{padding:12px 0 44px}
    /* Mobile stacks avatar-over-copy, so the full-hero matrix tunnel's bright center lands on the headline.
       Keep the tunnel full-bleed but lay a dark scrim over its lower half so the copy stays legible. Dark
       theme only (light has no tunnel; a dark scrim would muddy the cream). z1 = above tunnel(z0)+rain, below content(z2). */
    html:not([data-theme="light"]) .hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 34%,rgba(10,10,12,.5) 46%,rgba(10,10,12,.82) 60%,rgba(10,10,12,.92) 100%)}
    .hero .cta .btn{flex:1 1 100%}
  }

  /* ===================== PLAY AFFORDANCE (the performance launcher) =====================
     One quiet amber pill straddling the portrait's bottom edge. The only way the hero
     performance starts; hidden while it runs (.pp-hide), returns at settle. */
  #playPitch{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:14px;z-index:9;display:flex;justify-content:center;
    transition:opacity .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease)}
  #playPitch.pp-hide{opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transform:scale(.94)}
  #playPitch .pp{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;cursor:pointer;
    padding:11px 20px;border-radius:999px;white-space:nowrap;
    font:700 11px/1 var(--mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,monospace);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--amber2);background:rgba(18,22,30,.82);backdrop-filter:blur(11px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(11px);
    border:1.5px solid rgba(245,166,35,.7);box-shadow:0 16px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.9),0 0 16px -3px rgba(245,166,35,.5);
    transition:transform .16s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),background .2s;
    animation:ppBreathe 3.2s ease-in-out infinite}
  #playPitch .pp:hover{transform:scale(1.05);background:rgba(245,166,35,.14);box-shadow:0 16px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.9),0 0 22px -2px rgba(245,166,35,.75)}
  #playPitch .pp:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--cyan);outline-offset:3px}
  #playPitch .pp-tri{width:0;height:0;border-top:6px solid transparent;border-bottom:6px solid transparent;border-left:9px solid currentColor}
  #playPitch .pp-dur{font-weight:600;color:var(--mut);letter-spacing:.08em}
  @keyframes ppBreathe{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 16px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.9),0 0 14px -4px rgba(245,166,35,.45)}50%{box-shadow:0 16px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.9),0 0 26px -2px rgba(245,166,35,.8)}}
  [data-theme="light"] #playPitch .pp{color:#7c4708;background:hsl(40 36% 98% / .92);border-color:rgba(191,106,12,.65);
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px -20px rgba(60,50,30,.4),0 0 14px -4px rgba(191,106,12,.4);animation:none}
  [data-theme="light"] #playPitch .pp-dur{color:#6b6147}
  @media(max-width:760px){#playPitch .pp{padding:13px 22px;font-size:12px}}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){#playPitch .pp{animation:none!important}#playPitch{transition:opacity .2s ease}}

  /* Residue: after a COMPLETED performance the booking CTAs keep a slow, quiet sheen pass
     (one sweep every ~7s) for the rest of the session, so the page remembers it performed. */
  @keyframes ppResidue{0%{background-position:160% 0,0 0}22%{background-position:-60% 0,0 0}100%{background-position:-60% 0,0 0}}
  body.fx-afterglow .btn.primary,body.fx-afterglow .nav-cta,body.fx-afterglow .mbar-book{
    background-image:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 40%,rgba(255,255,255,.45) 50%,transparent 60%),var(--grad-amber);
    background-size:230% 100%,100% 100%;background-repeat:no-repeat;animation:ppResidue 7s linear infinite}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body.fx-afterglow .btn.primary,body.fx-afterglow .nav-cta,body.fx-afterglow .mbar-book{animation:none;background-image:var(--grad-amber)}}

  /* Mobile carries the booking CTA in the sticky bar: give it the same matrix-takeover transform
     the desktop booking button gets. */
  body.matrix-cta .mbar-book{background:var(--cyan);color:#04222a;box-shadow:0 0 18px color-mix(in srgb,var(--cyan) 55%,transparent)}
  [data-theme="light"] body.matrix-cta .mbar-book{background:#22d3ee;box-shadow:0 0 18px color-mix(in srgb,#22d3ee 55%,transparent)}



  section.band{padding:84px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-bd)}
  .eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--amber);margin:0 0 14px}
  h2.big{font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,42px);line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:0 0 18px;font-weight:740;max-width:26ch;text-wrap:balance}
  .lead{font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,19px);color:#d8d2c6;max-width:62ch;margin:0 0 10px}
  [data-theme="light"] .shd,[data-theme="light"] .lead{color:#46402f}
  .hl-a{color:var(--amber)}
  .hl-c{color:var(--cyan)}

  /* differentiation band */
  .diffband{background:var(--bg2)}
  .diffband .big-statement{font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,33px);font-weight:640;line-height:1.28;letter-spacing:-.015em;max-width:26ch;margin:14px 0 0;color:var(--ink);text-wrap:balance}
  .diffband .big-statement .accent{color:var(--cyan)}
  [data-theme="light"] .diffband{background:hsl(40 36% 96% / .5)}

  /* offerings ladder */
  .ladder{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:42px;align-items:stretch}
  @media(max-width:820px){.ladder{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .offer{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--glass);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
    border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:16px;padding:26px 24px;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .18s var(--ease),box-shadow .18s var(--ease)}
  .offer:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--amber);outline-offset:3px}
  .offer.feat{border-color:var(--amber);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--amber) inset, 0 22px 60px -38px var(--amber)}
  .offer .tag{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cyan);font-weight:600;margin:0 0 12px}
  .offer h3{font-size:20px;margin:0 0 10px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .offer p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--mut);margin:0}
  .offer .out{margin-top:16px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink);border-top:1px solid var(--glass-bd);padding-top:14px}
  /* price sits just above the divider; the whole action zone is pushed to a common baseline */
  .offer .price{margin-top:auto;padding-top:18px;font-size:13px;color:var(--mut);font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;text-align:center}
  .offer .btn-wrap{margin-top:14px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--glass-bd);display:flex;justify-content:center}
  .offer .btn{text-align:center}
  /* outer ghost CTAs: lift contrast so they read clearly against the muted card */
  .offer .btn.ghost{border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--amber) 52%,var(--glass-bd));color:var(--ink);background:hsl(34 18% 14% / .55)}
  .offer .btn.ghost:hover{border-color:var(--amber);background:hsl(34 18% 18% / .7)}
  [data-theme="light"] .offer .btn.ghost{border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--amber) 58%,var(--glass-bd));background:hsl(40 30% 100% / .85);color:var(--ink)}
  [data-theme="light"] .offer .btn.ghost:hover{border-color:var(--amber);background:hsl(40 36% 100% / .95)}
  /* per-card badge: only the selected (.feat) card shows its own badge label */
  .feat-badge{position:absolute;top:-12px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);background:var(--amber);color:#1a1206;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;padding:4px 13px;border-radius:999px;white-space:nowrap;display:none}
  .offer.feat .feat-badge{display:block}
  /* selected card's CTA renders in the primary amber style regardless of its ghost markup;
     non-selected cards keep the ghost/outline button. */
  .offer.feat .btn-wrap .btn{background:var(--grad-amber);color:#1a1206;border-color:transparent}
  .offer.feat .btn-wrap .btn:hover{filter:brightness(1.05);border-color:transparent;background:var(--grad-amber)}
  [data-theme="light"] .offer.feat .btn-wrap .btn{background:var(--grad-amber);color:#1a1206;border-color:transparent}
  [data-theme="light"] .offer.feat .btn-wrap .btn:hover{background:var(--grad-amber);border-color:transparent}
  .secondary-offer{margin-top:24px;font-size:14px;color:var(--mut);max-width:70ch}
  .secondary-offer a{color:var(--amber);border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-bd);white-space:nowrap}
  .secondary-offer a:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}
  [data-theme="light"] .offer{background:hsl(40 30% 100% / .62)}

  /* why-me pillars */
  .pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:42px}
  @media(max-width:820px){.pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .pillar{background:var(--bg2);border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:16px;padding:26px 24px}
  [data-theme="light"] .pillar{background:hsl(40 30% 100% / .55)}
  .pillar .k{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--amber);font-weight:700}
  .pillar h3{margin:10px 0 8px;font-size:19px}
  .pillar p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--mut);margin:0}
  .pillar .ev{margin-top:14px;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--mut);font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;line-height:1.6;border-top:1px solid var(--glass-bd);padding-top:12px}

  /* signature proof */
  .signature{background:var(--bg2)}
  [data-theme="light"] .signature.band{background:linear-gradient(hsl(42 42% 99% / .25),hsl(40 40% 98% / .42))}
  .sig-intro{max-width:72ch;margin-bottom:8px}
  .sig-cta{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:24px}
  #signature .buildlog,#signature .costguess{max-width:none;width:100%}

  /* "how I start my day" tool band: a supporting credibility beat, not a marquee */
  .toolband{background:var(--bg2)}
  [data-theme="light"] .toolband{background:hsl(40 36% 96% / .5)}
  .tool-copy .lead{margin-bottom:0}
  .tool-copy .tool-body a{color:var(--amber);border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-bd)}
  .tool-copy .tool-body a:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}
  .tool-cta{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--mut);margin:18px 0 0;line-height:1.6}
  .tool-cta a{color:var(--amber);border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-bd);font-weight:600}
  .tool-cta a:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}
  .tool-visual{display:flex;justify-content:center}
  /* CYAN LINE-ART WIREFRAME PHONE (verbatim copy of public/_herohunt's .z-phone/.pl/.z-tap,
     just scaled up to a legible CTA size): a narrow cyan rounded-rect OUTLINE with a transparent
     interior so the dark hero photo shows through, "BRIEF" near the top, and a "tap to launch"
     pill CENTERED in the middle with a pulsing ring behind it. Sample cyan (#3ad0c8) hardcoded
     to match what Ben saw. Reads on both themes (band stays dark). */
  .brief-phone{position:relative;display:block;margin:0;padding:0;cursor:pointer;
    height:245px;aspect-ratio:9/19.5;
    border:1.5px solid rgba(58,208,200,.9);border-radius:14px;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.4);background:rgba(58,208,200,.07);
    transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease)}
  .brief-phone:hover,.brief-phone:focus-visible{transform:translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.4),0 0 22px rgba(58,208,200,.45)}
  .brief-phone:focus-visible{outline:none}
  .brief-phone .bp-label{position:absolute;top:4%;left:0;right:0;text-align:center;
    font:700 13px/1 ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;color:#3ad0c8;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}
  /* "tap to launch" pill CENTERED in the phone, with the pulsing ring behind it */
  .brief-phone .bp-tap{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    background:#3ad0c8;color:#06201e;font:700 12px/1 ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;
    padding:6px 11px;border-radius:999px;white-space:nowrap;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(58,208,200,.7)}
  .brief-phone .bp-tap::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;
    width:32px;height:32px;margin:-16px 0 0 -16px;border-radius:50%;
    border:1.5px solid rgba(58,208,200,.6);animation:briefPing 1.8s ease-out infinite}
  .brief-phone .bp-arrow{font-weight:700}
  @keyframes briefPing{0%{transform:scale(.4);opacity:.9}100%{transform:scale(2.4);opacity:0}}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .brief-phone .bp-tap::before{animation:none}
  }
  [data-theme="light"] .brief-phone .bp-tap{color:#062b2f}

  /* selected work cards */
  /* 6 cards in a 3-col grid: a clean 3+3, two full rows, no special last-child offset */
  .work-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:42px;align-items:stretch}
  @media(max-width:880px){.work-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
  @media(max-width:600px){.work-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .case{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--glass);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
    border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease)}
  a.case:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--amber)}
  [data-theme="light"] .case{background:hsl(40 30% 100% / .62)}
  .case .thumb{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;background:#15151c;overflow:hidden}
  .case .thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
  .case .thumb .th-light{display:none}
  [data-theme="light"] .case .thumb .th-dark{display:none}
  [data-theme="light"] .case .thumb .th-light{display:block}
  .case .body{padding:18px 18px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
  .case .chips{display:flex;gap:6px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:10px}
  .chip{display:inline-block;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:999px;color:var(--mut);background:hsl(34 18% 12% / .4)}
  [data-theme="light"] .chip{background:hsl(40 30% 100% / .5)}
  .case h3{font-size:16.5px;margin:0 0 6px}
  .case p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--mut);margin:0}
  .case .go{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-top:auto;padding-top:13px;border-top:1px solid var(--glass-bd);font-size:12.5px;color:var(--amber);font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.01em;align-self:flex-start}
  .case .go .ga{transition:transform .2s var(--ease)}
  a.case:hover .go .ga{transform:translateX(4px)}

  /* testimonial */
  .quoteband{background:var(--bg2)}
  /* light: drop the flat parchment wash to a low-alpha cool tint (mirrors #offers,
     commit 0ca0451) so the blueprint grid + gear line-art read through behind the quote */
  [data-theme="light"] .quoteband.band{background:linear-gradient(hsl(207 42% 88% / .14) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,hsl(207 42% 88% / .14) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(hsl(208 46% 90% / .10),hsl(206 42% 92% / .16));background-size:120px 120px,120px 120px,auto}

  /* rotating testimonials carousel */
  @keyframes csfade{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  .recs{position:relative;margin:0 auto;max-width:860px;text-align:center}
  .recs .eyebrow{margin-bottom:20px}
  .recs-track{position:relative;min-height:260px}
  .rec{display:none}
  .rec.active{display:block;animation:csfade .5s var(--ease)}
  .rec-tag{display:inline-block;font:700 11px/1 ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,monospace;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--c,var(--amber));border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--c,var(--amber)) 42%,transparent);background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--c,var(--amber)) 13%,transparent);padding:7px 11px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:22px}
  .rec-q{font-size:clamp(20px,2.6vw,29px);line-height:1.42;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);margin:0 auto 22px;max-width:24ch;text-wrap:balance}
  .rec-by{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace}
  .rec-name{font-weight:700;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--ink)}
  .rec-role{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--mut)}
  .rec-dots{display:flex;gap:9px;margin-top:30px;justify-content:center}
  .rec-dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:999px;border:0;padding:0;background:var(--glass-bd);cursor:pointer;transition:width .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease)}
  .rec-dot.active{width:24px;background:var(--amber)}
  a.rec-tag{text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s var(--ease),border-color .2s var(--ease)}
  a.rec-tag:hover{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--c,var(--amber)) 24%,transparent);border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--c,var(--amber)) 62%,transparent)}
  a.rec-tag:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--c,var(--amber));outline-offset:2px}
  .rec-tag .ra{opacity:.5;margin-left:5px;font-weight:700}
  @media(max-width:640px){.recs-track{min-height:340px}.rec-q{font-size:21px}}

  /* differentiation band: statement + product montage strip */
  .diff-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center}
  @media(max-width:820px){.diff-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}}
  .diff-montage{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);grid-template-rows:repeat(2,108px);gap:10px}
  .diff-montage .mtile{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;background:#15151c;box-shadow:0 14px 40px -28px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
  .diff-montage .mtile img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;opacity:.92;transition:opacity .25s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease)}
  .diff-montage .mtile:hover img{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.04)}
  .diff-montage .mtile.wide{grid-column:span 2}
  .diff-montage .mtile .ml{position:absolute;left:9px;bottom:8px;z-index:2;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.03em;color:#fff;background:hsl(34 20% 6% / .68);border-radius:6px;padding:3px 8px}
  [data-theme="light"] .diff-montage .mtile{border-color:hsl(34 26% 74%);background:hsl(40 30% 96%)}
  [data-theme="light"] .diff-montage .mtile .ml{background:hsl(40 36% 98% / .85);color:var(--ink)}
  @media(max-width:820px){.diffband .big-statement{max-width:34ch}.diff-montage{grid-template-rows:repeat(2,128px)}}
  @media(max-width:480px){.diff-montage{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);grid-template-rows:repeat(3,104px)}.diff-montage .mtile.wide{grid-column:span 2}}

  /* "As seen on Shark Tank" wordmark overlay on the Sworkit photo (montage tile + work card).
     Bottom-right so it clears the bottom-left text label; drop-shadow keeps the teal legible on
     the dark photo in both themes; pointer-events:none so it never steals the card's click. */
  .diff-montage .mtile img.shark-mark,
  .case .thumb img.shark-mark{position:absolute;right:9px;bottom:8px;z-index:3;height:auto;
    inset:auto 9px 8px auto;object-fit:contain;opacity:.95;transform:none;
    pointer-events:none;filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.7))}
  .diff-montage .mtile img.shark-mark{width:84px}
  .case .thumb img.shark-mark{width:98px}
  .diff-montage .mtile:hover img.shark-mark,
  .case:hover .thumb img.shark-mark{opacity:.95;transform:none}
  @media(max-width:600px){.diff-montage .mtile img.shark-mark{width:64px}.case .thumb img.shark-mark{width:78px}}

  blockquote.pull{font-size:clamp(21px,2.7vw,30px);line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;max-width:24ch;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);text-wrap:balance}
  blockquote.pull .src{display:block;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--mut);margin-top:22px;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;letter-spacing:0}

  /* about */
  .about-thesis{margin:6px 0 0;max-width:780px}
  .about-thesis p{font-size:clamp(16px,1.7vw,19px);line-height:1.65;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 18px}
  [data-theme="light"] .about-thesis p{color:#2f2a1e}
  .about-cred{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--mut);letter-spacing:.01em;margin:24px 0 0;line-height:1.6}
  .about-cred b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
  .ft-note{margin-top:26px;font-size:13px;color:var(--mut);font-style:italic;border-left:2px solid var(--glass-bd);padding-left:14px;max-width:52ch;line-height:1.6}
  .ft-note a{color:var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-bd);font-style:normal}
  .ft-note a:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}

  /* engagements & fit */
  .pricing{background:var(--bg2)}
  [data-theme="light"] .pricing.band{background:linear-gradient(hsl(42 42% 99% / .25),hsl(40 40% 98% / .42))}
  .fit{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin-top:30px}
  @media(max-width:640px){.fit{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .fit .col{background:var(--glass);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:16px;padding:24px}
  [data-theme="light"] .fit .col{background:hsl(40 30% 100% / .62)}
  .fit h4{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 14px;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace}
  .fit .yes h4{color:var(--cyan)} .fit .no h4{color:#ff8a7a}
  .fit ul{list-style:none;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--mut);margin:0;padding:0}
  .fit li{padding:7px 0 7px 26px;position:relative;line-height:1.5}
  .fit .yes li:before{content:"\2713";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--cyan);font-weight:700}
  .fit .no li:before{content:"\2715";position:absolute;left:0;color:#ff8a7a;font-size:13px;top:9px}
  .fit em{color:var(--ink);font-style:italic}

  /* final cta + contacts */
  .avail{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);margin:4px 0 0;font-weight:500}
  .avail-dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:#3fb950;box-shadow:0 0 10px 2px hsl(135 55% 48% / .45);animation:blpulse 2.4s infinite}
  .final-cta{margin-top:28px}
  .contacts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;margin-top:30px;max-width:900px}@media(max-width:640px){.contacts{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .contact-card{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:15px;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:14px;background:var(--glass);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);text-decoration:none;min-width:0;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease)}
  .contact-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--amber)}
  .contact-card svg{flex:0 0 auto;width:26px;height:26px}
  .ic-mail{color:var(--amber)}
  .ic-li{color:var(--cyan)}
  .ic-gh{color:var(--ink)}
  .cc-body{flex:1 1 auto;min-width:0}
  .cc-body b{display:block;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:650}
  .cc-link,.cc-body span{display:block;font-size:13px;color:var(--mut);font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}
  .cc-link:hover{color:var(--amber)}
  .cc-copy{flex:0 0 auto;cursor:pointer;background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);color:var(--mut);border-radius:8px;font:600 11px ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;padding:6px 11px}
  .cc-copy:hover{border-color:var(--amber);color:var(--ink)}
  .cc-go{flex:0 0 auto;color:var(--mut);font-size:15px}
  .reply{font-size:13px;color:var(--mut);margin-top:18px}

  /* contribution graph (relocated to hero) */
  .contrib{position:relative;margin:0}
  /* HUD "analyzing" dock: the WHOLE proof card (rounded rect + 4.7 / $500K / PR stats + contribution grid) flies up
     into the Jarvis HUD as a compact data badge during the HUD beat, then returns to its exact size/position.
     transform-only so the page never reflows; transform set inline by JS. */
  .proofblock.hud-docked,.proofblock.hud-returning{transition:transform .5s var(--ease,cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1)),border-color .5s var(--ease,cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1)),background-color .5s var(--ease,cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1));transform-origin:top left;will-change:transform}
  .proofblock.hud-docked{z-index:6;border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--cyan) 70%,transparent);background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--cyan) 9%,hsl(220 30% 6% / .9))}
  [data-theme="light"] .proofblock.hud-docked{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--cyan) 12%,hsl(40 45% 100% / .95))}
  /* FIX 1: the HUD-glass border/glow lives on a dedicated layer whose OPACITY ramps 0->1 over the same
     duration+easing as the fly-in transform (no delay), so the cyan frame is forming around the card from
     frame ~0 of the flight, not appearing only once it's small. The ring/glow are sized large enough (and
     strong enough) that they stay perceptible even while the card is still big and mid-shrink. The layer
     scales with the card (it's inside the transformed element) but the high opacity keeps it reading. */
  .proofblock.hud-docked::after,.proofblock.hud-returning::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;pointer-events:none;z-index:7;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb,var(--cyan) 85%,transparent),0 0 70px 8px color-mix(in srgb,var(--cyan) 70%,transparent),inset 0 0 46px color-mix(in srgb,var(--cyan) 30%,transparent);
    opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s var(--ease,cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1))}
  .proofblock.hud-docked.hud-glow::after{opacity:1}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.proofblock.hud-docked,.proofblock.hud-returning{transition:opacity .25s ease;transform:none!important}
    .proofblock.hud-docked::after,.proofblock.hud-returning::after{transition:opacity .25s ease}}
  .contrib .ttl{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--mut);margin:0 0 8px}
  .contrib .ttl b{color:var(--cyan);font-weight:700}
  .contrib .ttl #prMerged{color:var(--cyan);font-weight:700}
  .proofblock{position:relative;z-index:2;margin:0 0 8px;max-width:560px;background:var(--glass);border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:12px;padding:15px 18px;backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(1.05);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(1.05)}
  [data-theme="light"] .proofblock{background:hsl(40 45% 100% / .1)}
  .cg-grid{display:grid;grid-auto-flow:column;grid-template-rows:repeat(7,8px);grid-auto-columns:8px;gap:2px;min-width:0;max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;padding-bottom:6px;scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:var(--cyan) #000}
  .cg-grid::-webkit-scrollbar{height:4px}
  .cg-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:#000;border-radius:4px}
  .cg-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--cyan);border-radius:4px}
  [data-theme="light"] .cg-grid{scrollbar-color:var(--cyan) hsl(36 26% 58% / .28)}
  [data-theme="light"] .cg-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:hsl(36 26% 58% / .28)}
  .cg-cell{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:2px}
  /* "code comes alive": cyan ripple while the hero matrix rain is active; graceful fade back to bucket
     colors when it stops. This is the ORIGINAL background-color/box-shadow diagonal wash (its look is
     the point). The per-frame paint cost is bounded by the hero coordinator, which pauses this whole
     beat the moment the hero scrolls off-screen; the cheap part of the Phase 1 rework is retained in
     cgAlive() (a single class flip, no per-cell getComputedStyle + forced reflow on exit). */
  .cg-grid.rain-alive .cg-cell{animation:cgPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;animation-delay:calc(var(--i,0) * 0.045s)}
  .cg-cell{transition:background-color .7s var(--ease,ease),box-shadow .7s var(--ease,ease)}
  @keyframes cgPulse{
    0%,100%{background-color:transparent;box-shadow:none}
    45%,55%{background-color:var(--cyan);box-shadow:0 0 6px color-mix(in srgb,var(--cyan) 70%,transparent)}
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .cg-grid.rain-alive .cg-cell{animation:none;background-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--cyan) 45%,transparent)}
  }
  .cg-cell.b0{background:hsl(34 18% 52% / .16)}
  .cg-cell.b1{background:hsl(36 85% 55% / .38)}
  .cg-cell.b2{background:hsl(35 88% 55% / .62)}
  .cg-cell.b3{background:hsl(33 92% 55% / .82)}
  .cg-cell.b4{background:hsl(31 96% 56% / 1)}
  .cg-legend{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;font-size:11px;color:var(--mut);margin-top:9px}
  .cg-legend .cg-cell{width:9px;height:9px}
  [data-theme="light"] .cg-cell.b0{background:hsl(36 30% 55% / .2)}

  /* build log (relocated to signature) */
  .buildlog{margin-top:0;max-width:820px;border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:16px;background:var(--glass);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);padding:22px 24px 12px}
  [data-theme="light"] .buildlog,[data-theme="light"] .costguess{background:hsl(42 44% 99% / .9);border-color:hsl(34 26% 74%)}
  .bl-h{font-weight:650;margin:0;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .bl-h::before{content:"";width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber);box-shadow:0 0 10px 2px var(--amber);animation:blpulse 2.4s infinite}
  @keyframes blpulse{0%,100%{opacity:1}50%{opacity:.35}}
  .bl-sub{font-size:12px;color:var(--mut);font-weight:400}
  .bl-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px}
  .bl-toggle{flex:0 0 auto;cursor:pointer;background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);color:var(--mut);border-radius:999px;font:600 11.5px ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;padding:5px 12px;white-space:nowrap}
  .bl-toggle:hover{color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--amber)}
  .bl-ticker{margin-top:14px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent)}
  .bl-track{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;white-space:nowrap;will-change:transform;animation:ticker 120s linear infinite}
  .buildlog:hover .bl-track{animation-play-state:paused}
  @keyframes ticker{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
  .bl-track .tk{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:8px 0}
  .bl-track .tk .d{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12px;color:var(--amber)}
  .bl-track .tk .s{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink)}
  .bl-track .sep{margin:0 20px;color:var(--amber);opacity:.55}
  /* under-the-hood toolchain panel (collapsed by default, popped open by #hoodToggle) */
  #hoodToggle .hood-arr{display:inline-block;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
  #hoodToggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hood-arr{transform:rotate(90deg)}
  .hood-panel{max-width:820px;overflow:hidden;max-height:0;opacity:0;transition:max-height .36s var(--ease),opacity .3s var(--ease),margin-top .36s var(--ease);margin-top:0}
  .hood-panel.open{max-height:760px;opacity:1;margin-top:16px}
  .hood-panel[hidden]{display:block}
  /* hood-inner reproduces the original .stack panel: looping video bg + header divider + 2-col dot grid */
  .hood-inner{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:16px;background:var(--glass);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);padding:0}
  [data-theme="light"] .hood-inner{background:hsl(42 44% 99% / .9);border-color:hsl(34 26% 74%)}
  /* dark: looping background video, faint, behind the items (orig .stack-bg/.loopbg) */
  .hood-inner .loopbg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.34}
  .hood-inner .loopbg video{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;mix-blend-mode:plus-lighter}
  /* light: single ping-pong loop, multiply blend so paper drops out (orig .lightloop) */
  .hood-inner .lightloop{display:none}
  [data-theme="light"] .hood-inner .lightloop{display:block;position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;border-radius:16px}
  [data-theme="light"] .hood-inner .lightloop video{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;mix-blend-mode:multiply;opacity:.5}
  [data-theme="light"] .hood-inner .loopbg{display:none}
  /* darkening veil over the video so text stays legible (orig .stack::before) */
  .hood-inner::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(hsl(34 18% 7% / .62),hsl(34 18% 7% / .82));pointer-events:none}
  [data-theme="light"] .hood-inner::before{background:linear-gradient(hsl(40 40% 100% / .55),hsl(40 40% 100% / .75))}
  .hood-inner>.bl-h,.hood-inner>.stackgrid{position:relative;z-index:2}
  /* header row with divider under it (orig .stack>.bl-h) */
  .hood-inner>.bl-h{background:hsl(34 20% 4% / .8);border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:16px 16px 0 0;padding:15px 22px;margin:0}
  [data-theme="light"] .hood-inner>.bl-h{background:hsl(40 32% 97% / .9)}
  .stackgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:15px 28px;margin:0;padding:20px 24px 24px}
  .stackgrid .tool{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;min-width:0}
  .stackgrid .tool .dot{flex:0 0 auto;width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:50%;margin-top:5px;background:var(--c,var(--amber));box-shadow:0 0 9px 1px var(--c,var(--amber))}
  .stackgrid .tool b{display:block;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:650}
  .stackgrid .tool span{display:block;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--mut);line-height:1.4}
  .stackgrid .tool-link a{display:block;text-decoration:none;min-width:0}
  .stackgrid .tool-link b{color:var(--amber);text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:transparent;text-underline-offset:3px;transition:text-decoration-color .18s var(--ease)}
  .stackgrid .tool-link a:hover b,.stackgrid .tool-link a:focus-visible b{text-decoration-color:var(--amber)}
  .stackgrid .tool-link .hood-ext{display:inline;font-size:12px}
  @media(max-width:560px){.stackgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hood-panel{transition:none}#hoodToggle .hood-arr{transition:none}}
  .commits{display:none;list-style:none;margin:16px 0 8px;padding:0 8px 0 0;max-height:300px;overflow-y:auto;overflow-x:hidden;scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:var(--amber) hsl(34 18% 13% / .5)}
  .commits::-webkit-scrollbar{width:9px}
  .commits::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:hsl(34 18% 13% / .5);border-radius:8px}
  .commits::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--amber);border-radius:8px;border:2px solid transparent;background-clip:padding-box}
  .commits::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{background:var(--amber2)}
  .buildlog.expanded .bl-ticker{display:none}
  .buildlog.expanded .commits{display:block}
  .commits li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:116px minmax(0,1fr);gap:14px;padding:10px 2px;border-top:1px solid hsl(38 40% 60% / .09);align-items:baseline}
  .commits li:first-child{border-top:0}
  .commits .d{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12px;color:var(--amber);white-space:nowrap}
  .commits .s{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);min-width:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere}
  .commits .h{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:11px;color:var(--mut);margin-left:8px}
  [data-theme="light"] .commits li{border-top-color:hsl(36 25% 50% / .18)}

  /* cost guess (relocated to signature) */
  .costguess{margin-top:24px;max-width:820px;border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:16px;background:var(--glass);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);padding:22px 24px}
  .cg-q{color:var(--mut);font-size:14.5px;margin:14px 0 12px}
  .cg-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .cg-cur{font-size:24px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:700}
  .cg-input{flex:1 1 160px;min-width:140px;background:hsl(34 18% 12% / .5);border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:10px;color:var(--ink);font:700 22px ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;padding:10px 14px}
  .cg-input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--amber)}
  [data-theme="light"] .cg-input{background:hsl(40 30% 100% / .7)}
  .cg-go{flex:0 0 auto;cursor:pointer;background:var(--amber);color:#1a1206;border:0;border-radius:10px;font:700 14px system-ui;padding:11px 20px}
  .cg-go:hover{background:var(--amber2)}
  .cg-hint{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--mut);margin:10px 0 0;min-height:1em}
  .cg-result .cg-verdict{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;margin:6px 0 14px;line-height:1.5}
  .cg-total{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;border-top:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-bd);padding:12px 0;margin-bottom:6px}
  .cg-total-l{color:var(--mut);font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.6px}
  .cg-total-n{font:800 30px ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;color:var(--amber)}
  .cg-items{list-style:none;margin:10px 0 0;padding:0}
  .cg-items li{padding:9px 0}
  .cg-il{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;font-size:14px}
  .cg-il .lab{color:var(--ink)}
  .cg-il .amt{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap}
  .cg-bar{height:5px;border-radius:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--amber),var(--cyan));margin-top:6px;opacity:.85;width:0;transition:width .9s var(--ease)}
  .cg-note{display:block;font-size:11.5px;color:var(--mut);margin-top:3px}
  .cg-foot{font-size:13px;color:var(--mut);margin:16px 0 12px;line-height:1.55}

  footer{padding:70px 0;color:var(--mut);font-size:14px}
  footer .row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;align-items:center}

  /* reveals */
  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease)}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .reveal-x{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-52px);transition:opacity .65s var(--ease),transform .65s var(--ease)}
  .reveal-x.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal,.reveal-x{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}html{scroll-behavior:auto}
    .hero .shot video{display:none}.hero .shot .heroimg{display:block}}

  /* theme toggle + light skin */
  .theme-toggle{flex:0 0 auto;cursor:pointer;padding:7px 14px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--glass);border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);color:var(--mut);font:600 11px ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;letter-spacing:1.5px}
  .theme-toggle:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}
  .theme-toggle:focus{outline:none}
  .theme-toggle:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--amber);outline-offset:2px}
  :root[data-theme="light"]{--bg:#f6f2ea;--bg2:#efe9dd;--ink:#22201b;--mut:#6f675a;--amber:#c0791b;--cyan:#0e8fb0;--glass:hsl(40 30% 100% / .62);--glass-bd:hsl(36 25% 50% / .22)}
  [data-theme="light"] body{background:linear-gradient(rgba(150,120,70,.10) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(150,120,70,.10) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(rgba(150,120,70,.055) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(150,120,70,.055) 1px,transparent 1px),radial-gradient(1100px 700px at 72% -10%,#fffdf8 0%,#f1ebdf 62%);background-size:120px 120px,120px 120px,24px 24px,24px 24px,auto}
  [data-theme="light"] nav{background:hsl(40 36% 98% / .72)}
  [data-theme="light"] .hero .veil{background:radial-gradient(62% 76% at 22% 50%, hsl(40 45% 100% / .72), transparent 66%)}
  [data-theme="light"] nav .b-dot{color:#22201b}
  [data-theme="light"] section.band,[data-theme="light"] footer{background:linear-gradient(hsl(42 44% 100% / .82),hsl(42 44% 100% / .82))}
  /* offerings: drop the near-opaque parchment wash so the body grid + blueprint read through with depth; a low-alpha cool tint plus two thin bluish grid lines (matching the body's 120px cadence) nod to the "blue grid". Cards keep their own surface so text still pops. */
  [data-theme="light"] #offers.band{background:linear-gradient(hsl(207 42% 88% / .14) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,hsl(207 42% 88% / .14) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(hsl(208 46% 90% / .10),hsl(206 42% 92% / .16));background-size:120px 120px,120px 120px,auto}
  [data-theme="light"] .btn.ghost{background:hsl(40 30% 100% / .6);color:var(--ink)}
  [data-theme="light"] #nf{display:none}
  #blueprint{position:fixed;inset:0;width:100vw;height:100vh;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;display:none}
  [data-theme="light"] #blueprint{display:block}

  /* ===== "How I start my day" cinematic hero band =====
     Intentionally DARK in BOTH themes: a deliberate cinematic break.
     Overlaid copy uses its own dark-mode tokens regardless of [data-theme]. */
  /* hero images now served as optimized webp (hero-a2/b2.webp); the .png originals
     remain on disk as source. ponytail: responsive srcset still deferred (single fixed
     webp per layout; upgrade path = add srcset/sizes if these grow heavy on mobile). */
  #daily.toolband{position:relative;background:#0a0a0c;overflow:hidden;
    /* full bleed: escape the page content max-width */
    width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw);
    /* tighter band: smaller vertical padding than the default 84px */
    padding:48px 0;
    border-top:1px solid var(--glass-bd)}
  /* SIDE-SPLIT: the hero photo is confined to ~58% of the band WIDTH on one side;
     the other side is solid black (the band's own #0a0a0c). The photo's inner edge
     fades into black via a mask gradient so there is no hard vertical seam. */
  #daily .daily-bg{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
    width:58%;background-image:url('img/hero-a2.webp');
    background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat}
  /* A2: photo on the RIGHT, widened so the black panel isn't empty; fade its LEFT
     (inner) edge into the black left panel. Wider photo => push fade start earlier
     so the text on the left stays on solid black. */
  #daily.daily-a2 .daily-bg{right:0;left:auto;width:70%;
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.6) 18%,#000 40%);
    mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.6) 18%,#000 40%)}
  /* B2: photo on the LEFT, widened and reframed so the COFFEE CUP + PHONE (lower
     center-right of hero-b2.png) come into frame; head sits near the left edge,
     some shoulder crop is fine. Fade its RIGHT (inner) edge into the black right panel. */
  #daily.daily-b2 .daily-bg{left:0;right:auto;width:82%;background-image:url('img/hero-b2.webp');background-position:58% 84%;
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(270deg,transparent 0%,#000 12%,#000 100%);
    mask-image:linear-gradient(270deg,transparent 0%,#000 12%,#000 100%)}
  /* scrim: a light wash over the photo half for text-edge contrast and tonal blend */
  #daily .daily-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,hsl(240 12% 3% / .55) 0%,hsl(240 12% 3% / .12) 42%,hsl(240 12% 3% / 0) 70%),
      linear-gradient(0deg,hsl(240 12% 3% / .35),hsl(240 12% 3% / .05))}
  #daily.daily-b2 .daily-scrim{
    background:linear-gradient(270deg,hsl(240 12% 3% / .55) 0%,hsl(240 12% 3% / .12) 42%,hsl(240 12% 3% / 0) 70%),
      linear-gradient(0deg,hsl(240 12% 3% / .35),hsl(240 12% 3% / .05))}
  #daily .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
  /* VERTICAL STACK: text block on top, phone mockup directly underneath, one column.
     The grid is collapsed to a single column; .tool-copy then .tool-visual sit in
     normal flow. The column is constrained and anchored within the dark region per option. */
  #daily .tool-grid{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px;align-items:flex-start;
    min-height:clamp(480px,58vh,560px);max-width:420px}
  #daily .tool-copy{width:100%}
  /* A2: column pinned to the LEFT dark panel, clear of the man + bright window on the right */
  #daily.daily-a2 .tool-grid{margin-left:0;margin-right:auto;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-start;text-align:left}
  #daily.daily-a2 .tool-copy{order:0}
  #daily.daily-a2 .tool-visual{order:1;align-self:flex-start;align-items:flex-start}
  /* B2: same vertical stack anchored to the TOP-RIGHT dark area, filling the right corner */
  #daily.daily-b2 .tool-grid{margin-left:auto;margin-right:0;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:flex-end;text-align:right;padding-top:8px}
  #daily.daily-b2 .tool-copy{order:0}
  #daily.daily-b2 .tool-visual{order:1;align-self:flex-end;align-items:flex-end}
  #daily.daily-b2 .tool-copy .lead{max-width:34ch;margin-left:auto}
  #daily.daily-b2 .tool-copy .tool-cta{margin-left:auto}
  /* force readable dark-mode text tokens on the overlaid copy regardless of theme */
  #daily .tool-copy .eyebrow{color:var(--amber2)}
  #daily .tool-copy h2.big{color:#f4efe7}
  #daily .tool-copy .lead{color:#d8d2c6}
  #daily .tool-copy .tool-cta{color:#bdb6a8}
  #daily .tool-copy .tool-cta a{color:var(--amber2);border-bottom-color:hsl(38 40% 60% / .35);white-space:nowrap}
  [data-theme="light"] #daily.toolband{background:#0a0a0c}
  [data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy .eyebrow{color:var(--amber2)}
  [data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy h2.big{color:#f4efe7}
  [data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy .lead{color:#d8d2c6}
  /* LIGHT-ONLY sepia treatment for #daily (dark theme stays cinematic) */
  [data-theme="light"] #daily.toolband{background:#efe9dd}
  [data-theme="light"] #daily .daily-bg{filter:brightness(1.7) contrast(.92) sepia(.35) saturate(.85)}
  [data-theme="light"] #daily .daily-scrim{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(245,239,228,.92) 0%,rgba(246,240,230,.58) 40%,rgba(247,242,233,.26) 72%)}
  [data-theme="light"] #daily.daily-b2 .daily-scrim{background:linear-gradient(270deg,rgba(245,239,228,.92) 0%,rgba(246,240,230,.58) 40%,rgba(247,242,233,.26) 72%)}
  /* LIGHT DESKTOP redesign: translucent card over a clean photo (no tan directional fade); widget stays separate. Mobile + dark unchanged. */
  .daily-vid{display:none}
  @media(min-width:821px){
    [data-theme="light"] #daily .daily-bg,[data-theme="light"] #daily.daily-b2 .daily-bg,[data-theme="light"] #daily.daily-a2 .daily-bg{width:100%;left:0;right:0;-webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none;background-position:center;filter:brightness(1.28) contrast(.97) saturate(.92)}
    [data-theme="light"] #daily .daily-scrim,[data-theme="light"] #daily.daily-b2 .daily-scrim{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(250,248,244,.10),rgba(250,248,244,.16))}
    [data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy{background:hsl(40 40% 96% / .82);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);border:1px solid hsl(36 28% 64% / .45);border-radius:22px;padding:28px 32px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px -30px rgba(40,28,12,.5)}
    [data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy .eyebrow,[data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy h2.big,[data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy .lead,[data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy .tool-cta{text-shadow:none}
    /* cinemagraph video carries the baked pulse; the old widget becomes a generous transparent tap-the-phone hotspot */
    #daily .daily-vid{display:block;position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;z-index:0;pointer-events:none}
    [data-theme="light"] #daily .daily-vid{filter:brightness(1.16) contrast(1.0) saturate(.97)}
    #daily .tool-visual{position:absolute;left:44%;top:60%;width:30%;height:34%;margin:0;z-index:5;display:block}
    #daily .brief-phone{width:100%;height:100%;border:0;background:none;box-shadow:none;border-radius:0;cursor:pointer}
    #daily .brief-phone:hover,#daily .brief-phone:focus-visible{transform:none;box-shadow:none}
    #daily .brief-phone .bp-label,#daily .brief-phone .bp-tap{display:none}
  }
  [data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy .eyebrow{color:#874a06}
  [data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy h2.big{color:var(--ink)}
  [data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy .lead{color:#3a342c}
  [data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy .tool-cta{color:#5a5348}
  [data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy .tool-cta a{color:#874a06;border-bottom-color:hsl(33 55% 38% / .45)}
  [data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy .eyebrow,[data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy h2.big,[data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy .lead,[data-theme="light"] #daily .tool-copy .tool-cta{text-shadow:0 0 7px rgba(255,255,255,.9),0 0 16px rgba(255,255,255,.6),0 1px 2px rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
  /* wireframe phone: height-driven, narrow portrait (aspect-ratio set on .brief-phone). */
  #daily .brief-phone{height:245px}
  #daily .tool-visual{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0}
  @media(max-width:820px){
    /* MOBILE: side-split does not work; degrade to a TOP PHOTO STRIP with the
       text + widget stacked over black below it. Compact, no horizontal overflow. */
    #daily.toolband{padding:0 0 40px}
    /* photo becomes a full-width top strip that fades DOWN into the black band */
    #daily .daily-bg,
    #daily.daily-a2 .daily-bg,
    #daily.daily-b2 .daily-bg{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:auto;width:100%;height:220px;
      background-position:center 28%;
      -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000 0%,#000 58%,transparent 100%);
      mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000 0%,#000 58%,transparent 100%)}
    /* push the content column below the strip */
    #daily .wrap{padding-top:196px}
    #daily .tool-grid,
    #daily.daily-a2 .tool-grid,
    #daily.daily-b2 .tool-grid{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;max-width:340px;
      align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;text-align:center;gap:20px;min-height:0;padding-top:0}
    #daily.daily-a2 .tool-copy,#daily.daily-b2 .tool-copy{order:0}
    #daily.daily-a2 .tool-visual,#daily.daily-b2 .tool-visual{order:1;align-self:center;align-items:center}
    #daily.daily-b2 .tool-copy .lead,#daily.daily-b2 .tool-copy .tool-cta{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
    #daily .brief-phone{height:220px}
    #daily .daily-scrim,#daily.daily-b2 .daily-scrim{
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,hsl(240 12% 3% / .35) 0%,hsl(240 12% 3% / .55) 30%,hsl(240 12% 3% / .9) 60%)}
    #daily .tool-copy .lead,#daily.daily-b2 .tool-copy .lead{max-width:none}
  }

  /* IN-PAGE BRIEF LIGHTBOX: opens the operating brief as a phone-proportioned overlay
     instead of a new tab. Page-level so it works under either A2/B2 band layout. */
  .brief-lb{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    padding:20px;opacity:0;transition:opacity .18s var(--ease)}
  .brief-lb[hidden]{display:none}
  .brief-lb.open{opacity:1}
  /* Backdrop blur is baked in at all times so it composites WITH the opacity fade
     (no separate backdrop-filter transition that lags ~1s behind the modal pop). */
  .brief-lb-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:hsl(240 12% 3% / .82);
    backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
  [data-theme="light"] .brief-lb-backdrop{background:hsl(36 20% 18% / .6)}
  .brief-lb-frame{position:relative;z-index:1;width:min(390px,92vw);height:min(800px,88vh);
    border-radius:30px;overflow:hidden;background:#0a0a0c;
    border:1px solid hsl(240 6% 16%);box-shadow:0 40px 90px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.85),0 0 0 7px #0a0a0c;
    transform:translateY(14px) scale(.985);transition:transform .18s var(--ease)}
  .brief-lb.open .brief-lb-frame{transform:none}
  /* phone bezel stays black in both themes (it's a device shell, not a surface) */
  [data-theme="light"] .brief-lb-frame{background:#0a0a0c;box-shadow:0 40px 90px -30px rgba(40,30,10,.45),0 0 0 7px #0a0a0c}
  .brief-lb-iframe{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;background:transparent}
  .brief-lb-x{position:absolute;top:10px;right:10px;z-index:2;width:36px;height:36px;cursor:pointer;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:50%;
    background:hsl(40 8% 86% / .95);border:1px solid hsl(36 12% 70% / .6);color:#0a0a0c;
    font:400 22px/1 system-ui;backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
  .brief-lb-x:hover{border-color:var(--amber);color:#0a0a0c}
  [data-theme="light"] .brief-lb-x{background:hsl(240 10% 14% / .95);border-color:hsl(240 8% 40% / .6);color:#fff}
  [data-theme="light"] .brief-lb-x:hover{border-color:var(--amber);color:#fff}
  body.brief-lb-lock{overflow:hidden}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .brief-lb,.brief-lb-frame{transition:none}
    .brief-lb.open .brief-lb-frame{transform:none}
  }
  @media(max-width:480px){
    .brief-lb{padding:0}
    .brief-lb-frame{width:92vw;height:88vh;border-radius:22px}
  }

  /* ===== PERF: mobile derate (Phase 1) =====
     Mid-tier phones can't afford 19 live backdrop-filters, the heaviest of them sitting over the
     moving avatar video and scrolling content. Drop the glass blurs on small screens (the translucent
     fills carry the look without the per-frame blur). The hero coordinator + JS handle single-glove
     decoding and the neural-field glow on small screens. The brief-lightbox backdrop is intentionally
     kept (it's a one-off modal, not over scrolling content). The sticky nav is ALSO kept frosted: it
     sits over scrolling content, so dropping its blur read as a messy see-through; one small bar's
     blur is a modest cost. */
  @media(max-width:820px){
    #playPitch .pp,.hero-eyebrow,.btn.ghost,
    .proofblock,.buildlog,.costguess,.hood-inner,.contact-card{
      backdrop-filter:none!important;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none!important}
  }


  /* atmospheric ideation backdrop + readability scrim, per theme */
  #ideas.band{position:relative;background:#0a0b0e}
  [data-theme="light"] #ideas.band{background:#f4f1ea}
  #ideas.band::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 42%,rgba(10,11,14,.48),rgba(10,11,14,.8))}
  [data-theme="light"] #ideas.band::before{background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%,rgba(247,242,233,.52),rgba(212,195,164,.82) 96%)}
  #ideas .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
  #ideas .idea-bg-wrap{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none}
  #ideas .idea-bg-layer{position:absolute;inset:-6%;opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s var(--ease);will-change:opacity,transform}
  #ideas .idea-bg-layer.on{opacity:1}
  #ideas .idea-bg-img{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;will-change:transform}
  #ideas .idea-bg-layer.on .idea-bg-img{animation:ideaKenBurns 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
  @keyframes ideaKenBurns{from{transform:scale(1.04) translate(-1.2%,-0.8%)}to{transform:scale(1.12) translate(1.2%,0.8%)}}
  [data-theme="dark"] #ideas .eyebrow,[data-theme="dark"] #ideas h2.big,[data-theme="dark"] #ideas .lead{text-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.5),0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
  [data-theme="light"] #ideas .eyebrow,[data-theme="light"] #ideas h2.big,[data-theme="light"] #ideas .lead,[data-theme="light"] #ideas .idea-review-h,[data-theme="light"] #ideas .idea-review-sub,[data-theme="light"] #ideas .idea-seen,[data-theme="light"] #ideas .idea-summary{text-shadow:0 0 7px rgba(255,255,255,.95),0 0 16px rgba(255,255,255,.7),0 1px 2px rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
  [data-theme="light"] #ideas .eyebrow{color:#874a06}
  [data-theme="light"] #ideas .idea-review-sub{color:#3a342c}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){#ideas .idea-bg-layer{transition:none}#ideas .idea-bg-layer.on .idea-bg-img{animation:none;transform:scale(1.04)}}
  #ideas .idea-flash{margin:40px auto 0;max-width:720px}
  #ideas .idea-stage{position:relative;display:flex;justify-content:center;transition:transform .45s var(--ease);transform-origin:50% 78%}
  /* swipe hint: ONE smooth, continuous, eased keyframe -- the card eases out to the LEFT extreme,
     then sweeps CONTINUOUSLY all the way to the RIGHT in a single segment (passing THROUGH center
     without stopping, fastest at center), then glides back to center. No 50% waypoint = no center
     dwell. Gentle ~3deg tilt, moderate translateX, a small consistent lift; pivots near the card's
     lower edge (transform-origin 50% 78% above). Symmetric both sides. */
  @keyframes ideaSwipeHint{
    0%{transform:none}                                                      /* center start */
    28%{transform:translateX(-44px) translateY(-7px) rotate(-3deg)}         /* left extreme */
    72%{transform:translateX(44px) translateY(-7px) rotate(3deg)}           /* right extreme (swept through center, no stop) */
    100%{transform:none}                                                    /* ease back to center */
  }
  /* cues track the motion: left cue peaks at the left extreme and clears by center; right cue
     comes up after center and peaks at the right extreme -- a clean handoff at the crossing. */
  @keyframes ideaSwipeCueL{0%{opacity:0}28%{opacity:.85}50%,100%{opacity:0}}
  @keyframes ideaSwipeCueR{0%,50%{opacity:0}72%{opacity:.85}100%{opacity:0}}
  #ideas .idea-stage.sway-go{animation:ideaSwipeHint 2.7s ease-in-out}
  #ideas .idea-cue-down.sway-cue{animation:ideaSwipeCueL 2.7s ease-in-out}
  #ideas .idea-cue-up.sway-cue{animation:ideaSwipeCueR 2.7s ease-in-out}
  #ideas .idea-card{position:relative;width:100%;background:hsl(34 18% 9% / .72);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
    border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:20px;padding:40px 34px 36px;min-height:288px;box-shadow:0 30px 80px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.7),0 0 34px -2px rgba(47,227,255,.46),0 0 44px -6px rgba(255,181,46,.34),0 0 14px -6px rgba(47,227,255,.5);
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;gap:16px;
    cursor:grab;touch-action:pan-y;user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none;
    transition:opacity .38s var(--ease),transform .38s var(--ease)}
  #ideas .idea-card.dragging{cursor:grabbing;transition:none!important}
  #ideas .idea-card.nofx{transition:none!important}
  #ideas .idea-card:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--amber);outline-offset:3px}
  #ideas .idea-flash.is-out .idea-card{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}
  [data-theme="light"] #ideas .idea-card{background:hsl(40 33% 99% / .85)}
  /* LIGHT: drop the soft glow (washes on white); use a crisp, deeper-color animated gradient border */
  [data-theme="light"] #ideas .idea-card{box-shadow:0 24px 58px -34px rgba(50,35,12,.34),inset 0 0 18px -7px rgba(13,140,175,.5),inset 0 0 22px -10px rgba(196,123,28,.34)}
  [data-theme="light"] #ideas .idea-card::before{background:conic-gradient(from var(--ideaAng),#c0791b,transparent 14%,#0e8fb0 50%,transparent 86%,#c0791b);opacity:1;padding:2.8px;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 2.5px rgba(13,140,175,.6)) drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(196,123,28,.45))}
  @property --ideaAng{syntax:"<angle>";initial-value:0deg;inherits:false}
  #ideas .idea-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-1px;border-radius:21px;padding:1.9px;background:conic-gradient(from var(--ideaAng),#ffb52e,transparent 18%,#2fe3ff 50%,transparent 82%,#ffb52e);-webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);-webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);mask-composite:exclude;animation:ideaTrace 5s linear infinite;opacity:.92;pointer-events:none}
  @keyframes ideaTrace{to{--ideaAng:360deg}}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){#ideas .idea-card::before{animation:none;opacity:.4}}
  #ideas .idea-cue{position:absolute;top:16px;font:700 13px/1 ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:7px 12px;border-radius:9px;border:2px solid currentColor;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .12s ease}
  #ideas .idea-cue-up{right:16px;color:var(--amber);transform:rotate(7deg)}
  #ideas .idea-cue-down{left:16px;color:var(--mut);transform:rotate(-7deg)}
  /* persistent directional affordances so the card reads as draggable even between sways */
  #ideas .idea-edge{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-size:18px;line-height:1;color:var(--mut);opacity:.3;pointer-events:none}
  #ideas .idea-edge-left{left:13px}
  #ideas .idea-edge-right{right:13px}
  @keyframes ideaEdgePulse{0%,100%{opacity:.18}50%{opacity:.5}}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
    #ideas .idea-edge{animation:ideaEdgePulse 2.8s var(--ease) infinite}
    #ideas .idea-edge-right{animation-delay:.5s}
  }
  #ideas .idea-cat{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mut)}
  #ideas .idea-text{font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,32px);line-height:1.26;letter-spacing:-.01em;font-weight:640;margin:0;color:var(--ink);max-width:24ch;text-wrap:balance}
  #ideas .idea-tags{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center}
  .idea-chip{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.04em;font-weight:600;padding:4px 11px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid currentColor}
  .idea-chip[data-tag="build-sprint"]{color:var(--amber)}
  .idea-chip[data-tag="engagement-build"]{color:var(--cyan)}
  .idea-chip[data-tag="fractional-partner"]{color:#a78bfa}
  [data-theme="light"] .idea-chip[data-tag="fractional-partner"]{color:#7c5cff}
  #ideas .idea-verdict-btns{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;margin-top:20px}
  #ideas .idea-vbtn{cursor:pointer;font:600 14px/1 -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,sans-serif;
    color:var(--ink);background:var(--glass);border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:999px;padding:11px 22px;
    transition:border-color .2s var(--ease),color .2s var(--ease),background .2s var(--ease),transform .2s var(--ease)}
  #ideas .idea-pass:hover{border-color:var(--mut)}
  #ideas .idea-interest:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}
  /* swipe confirmation: a SWIPE (or a click) flashes the matching button (brief color flash + scale
     pop), so a swiped verdict is acknowledged instead of recorded silently. Both themes. */
  @keyframes ideaBtnPop{0%{transform:scale(1)}40%{transform:scale(1.13)}100%{transform:scale(1)}}
  #ideas .idea-vbtn.flash{animation:ideaBtnPop .42s var(--ease)}
  #ideas .idea-pass.flash{border-color:var(--mut);color:var(--ink);background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--mut) 20%,var(--glass))}
  #ideas .idea-interest.flash{border-color:var(--amber);color:var(--amber);background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--amber) 16%,var(--glass))}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){#ideas .idea-vbtn.flash{animation:none}}
  #ideas .idea-foot{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-top:24px}
  #ideas .idea-progress-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
  #ideas .idea-progress{width:120px;height:4px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--glass-bd);overflow:hidden}
  #ideas .idea-progress-fill{display:block;height:100%;width:2%;background:var(--amber);transition:width .4s var(--ease)}
  #ideas .idea-seen{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--mut)}
  #ideas .idea-summary{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--mut)}
  #ideas .idea-cta-row{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center}
  #ideas .idea-cta{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:46px;padding:0 26px;border-radius:999px;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;white-space:nowrap;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s var(--ease),filter .2s var(--ease),background .2s var(--ease)}
  #ideas .idea-cta[hidden]{display:none}   /* [hidden] must beat the inline-flex above */
  #ideas .idea-cta-primary{background:var(--grad-amber);color:#1a1206;border:1px solid transparent}
  #ideas .idea-cta-primary:hover{filter:brightness(1.05)}
  #ideas .idea-cta-ghost{background:var(--glass);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--glass-bd)}
  #ideas .idea-cta-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}
  /* persistent "See my N picks" affordance: earned at the first Interested, accented in the cyan family */
  #ideas .idea-cta-picks{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--cyan) 16%,var(--glass));color:var(--ink);border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--cyan) 55%,var(--glass-bd))}
  #ideas .idea-cta-picks:hover{border-color:var(--cyan)}
  /* REVIEW MODE: the rating controls fold away; the shortlist payoff takes over */
  #ideas .idea-flash.review .idea-verdict-btns,#ideas .idea-flash.review .idea-foot{display:none}
  #ideas .idea-flash:not(.review) .idea-review{display:none}
  #ideas .idea-flash.review-empty .idea-stage{display:none}
  #ideas .idea-review{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:24px;text-align:center}
  #ideas .idea-review-h{font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,26px);letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0;color:var(--ink)}
  #ideas .idea-review-sub{font-size:14px;color:var(--mut);margin:0;max-width:42ch}
  #ideas .idea-review-back{margin-top:2px;background:transparent;border:0;cursor:pointer;font:600 13px/1 ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--mut)}
  #ideas .idea-review-back:hover{color:var(--ink)}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    #ideas .idea-card{transition:opacity .15s ease!important}
    #ideas .idea-flash.is-out .idea-card{transform:none}
    #ideas .idea-cue{transition:none!important}
    #ideas .idea-stage{transition:none!important}
    #ideas .idea-stage.sway-go,#ideas .idea-cue.sway-cue{animation:none!important}
  }
  /* Add-an-idea MODAL (homepage) + form styling */
  .idea-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;opacity:0;transition:opacity .2s var(--ease)}
  .idea-modal[hidden]{display:none}
  .idea-modal.open{opacity:1}
  .idea-modal-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(8,9,12,.66);backdrop-filter:blur(3px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(3px)}
  [data-theme="light"] .idea-modal-backdrop{background:rgba(40,34,22,.4)}
  .idea-modal-card{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;max-width:520px;max-height:90vh;overflow:auto;background:var(--bg2);border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:18px;padding:26px 26px 24px;box-shadow:0 40px 100px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.7);transform:translateY(8px);transition:transform .2s var(--ease)}
  [data-theme="light"] .idea-modal-card{background:#fbf8f2}
  .idea-modal.open .idea-modal-card{transform:none}
  .idea-modal-card .idea-form-h{font-size:22px;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0 0 6px;color:var(--ink)}
  .idea-modal-card .idea-form-sub{font-size:14px;color:var(--mut);margin:0 0 18px}
  .idea-modal-x{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;width:34px;height:34px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:9px;color:var(--ink);font-size:13px;line-height:1}
  .idea-modal-x:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}
  .idea-modal-x:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--amber);outline-offset:2px}
  body.idea-modal-lock{overflow:hidden}
  .idea-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;text-align:left}
  .idea-form .if-label{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mut);margin:0 0 6px}
  .idea-form textarea,.idea-form input[type="email"]{width:100%;font:15px/1.5 -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);background:hsl(34 18% 6% / .5);border:1px solid var(--glass-bd);border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px}
  .idea-form textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:64px}
  [data-theme="light"] .idea-form textarea,[data-theme="light"] .idea-form input[type="email"]{background:hsl(40 30% 100% / .85)}
  .idea-form textarea:focus-visible,.idea-form input[type="email"]:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--amber);outline-offset:1px}
  .idea-form ::placeholder{color:var(--mut)}
  .if-hp{position:absolute!important;left:-9999px!important;width:1px;height:1px;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
  .if-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .if-submit{cursor:pointer;font:600 14px/1 -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,sans-serif;color:#1a1206;background:var(--grad-amber);border:0;border-radius:999px;padding:12px 24px;min-height:44px}
  .if-submit:hover{filter:brightness(1.05)}
  .if-submit:disabled{opacity:.6;cursor:default}
  .if-submit:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--amber);outline-offset:2px}
  .if-msg{font-size:13px;color:var(--mut)}
  .if-msg.ok{color:var(--cyan)}
  .if-msg.err{color:#e8836a}
  .if-privacy{font-size:12px;color:var(--mut);margin:2px 0 0}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .idea-modal,.idea-modal-card{transition:none!important;transform:none!important}
  }
  

  .mbar{display:none}
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .mbar{display:flex;position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:120;padding-bottom:env(safe-area-inset-bottom);box-shadow:0 -6px 24px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.55);border-top:1px solid var(--glass-bd)}
    .mbar a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;min-height:56px;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:700;font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.15}
    .mbar .mbar-contact{flex:1 1 50%;background:linear-gradient(120deg,#5fe6f7,#1bbfd9);color:#06222a;border-right:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
    .mbar .mbar-book{flex:1 1 50%;background:var(--grad-amber);color:#1a1206}
    .mbar a:active{filter:brightness(1.05)}
    body{padding-bottom:calc(72px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom))}
    .hero .cta .btn.primary{display:none}
    #contact .final-cta{display:none}
  }

  /* ============================================================================
     J HOMEPAGE (2026-07: "Immersive deck" restructure)
     The hero header carries id="ideas" + .hero-j: the Ken Burns idea art mounts
     full-bleed behind everything, the swipe deck is the only card, the quote is
     an unboxed carousel, and the portrait + repo receipts + pitch performance
     live in the About-Ben stage (section.hero.about-stage).
     ============================================================================ */

  /* ---- hero-j: art + theme scrims (art z0 -> scrim z1 -> content z2) ---- */
  .hero-j .idea-bg-wrap{z-index:0}
  .hero-j::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
    background:radial-gradient(circle at 62% 40%,rgba(10,11,14,.38),rgba(10,11,14,.86) 92%)}
  /* light scrim: thin neutral wash (not sepia) so the photo's real color bleeds through */
  [data-theme="light"] .hero-j::after{background:radial-gradient(circle at 62% 40%,rgba(248,245,240,.48),rgba(231,221,206,.78) 96%)}

  /* ---- hero grid: headline+typewriter left, deck right (2 rows), quote under copy ---- */
  .hero-j .grid{grid-template-areas:"copy alt" "quote alt"}
  .hero-j .copy{grid-area:copy;align-self:end;padding-bottom:4px}
  .hq-cell{grid-area:quote;align-self:start;position:relative;z-index:2;padding:0 36px 56px 0;min-width:0}
  .hero .heroalt{position:relative;z-index:2;grid-area:alt;align-self:center;min-width:0;padding:64px 0 60px 30px}
  .hero .heromicro{margin-top:20px}
  .heroalt-j .idea-flash{margin:6px 0 0;max-width:none;position:relative;z-index:2}

  /* deck footer: no telemetry in the hero; quiet text links, nothing competes with the
     nav booking CTA. Scoped to .idea-foot so the end-of-deck review keeps its buttons. */
  .hero-j .idea-foot{margin-top:2px}
  .hero-j .idea-foot .idea-cta-primary,
  .hero-j .idea-foot .idea-cta-picks,
  .hero-j .idea-progress-wrap,
  .hero-j .idea-summary{display:none!important}
  .hero-j .idea-foot .idea-cta{background:transparent!important;border:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;padding:6px 8px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--mut)}
  .hero-j .idea-foot .idea-cta:hover{color:var(--ink)}

  /* ---- unboxed quote carousel: ruled text, never a card (the deck owns "card") ---- */
  .hq-compact{margin:0;border-left:3px solid var(--amber);padding:6px 0 4px 22px}
  .hq-carousel{cursor:grab;user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none;touch-action:pan-y;min-height:196px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
  .hq-carousel:active{cursor:grabbing}
  .hq-q{margin:0 0 12px;border:0;padding:0;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.62;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;text-shadow:0 1px 12px rgba(10,10,12,.4)}
  [data-theme="light"] .hq-q{text-shadow:none}
  .hq-by{color:var(--mut);font-size:13.5px}
  .hq-by b{color:var(--ink)}
  .hq-q,.hq-by{transition:opacity .25s ease}
  .hq-carousel.hq-fade .hq-q,.hq-carousel.hq-fade .hq-by{opacity:0}
  .hq-dots{display:flex;gap:7px;margin-top:14px}
  .hq-dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--glass-bd);border:0;padding:0;cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s,transform .2s}
  .hq-dot.on{background:var(--amber);transform:scale(1.3)}

  /* mobile hero-j: headline -> swipe card -> quote; strong top veil so the h1 sits on
     near-solid ground while the art's color reveals toward the deck */
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .hero-j .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;grid-template-areas:"copy" "alt" "quote"}
    .hero-j .copy{align-self:auto;padding-bottom:0}
    .hero .heroalt{padding:10px 0 44px}
    .hq-cell{padding:8px 0 44px}
    html:not([data-theme="light"]) .hero-j::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,10,12,.93) 0%,rgba(10,10,12,.8) 24%,rgba(10,11,14,.5) 52%,rgba(10,11,14,.74) 100%)}
    [data-theme="light"] .hero-j::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(248,246,241,.95) 0%,rgba(248,246,241,.82) 24%,rgba(242,235,224,.5) 52%,rgba(238,230,217,.8) 100%)}
  }

  /* ---- the takeover's CTA beat retargets the NAV booking button (the hero CTA row is
     gone); mirrors the existing body.matrix-cta .mbar-book treatment ---- */
  body.matrix-cta .nav-cta{background:var(--cyan);color:#04222a;box-shadow:0 0 18px color-mix(in srgb,var(--cyan) 55%,transparent);transition:background .5s ease,box-shadow .5s ease,color .5s ease}
  [data-theme="light"] body.matrix-cta .nav-cta{background:#22d3ee;box-shadow:0 0 18px color-mix(in srgb,#22d3ee 55%,transparent)}

  /* ---- About = the performance stage (section.hero.about-stage) ---- */
  #about.about-stage{min-height:0}
  #about.about-stage .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
  section#about.about-stage::after{content:none!important} /* not the hero's mobile scrim */

  .about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(250px,350px) 1fr;gap:46px;align-items:center;margin-top:10px}
  .about-grid-f{grid-template-columns:minmax(250px,340px) minmax(0,1fr);gap:42px;max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  /* portrait layer rides ABOVE the receipts so the Jarvis HUD's 1.4x-wide canvas
     overlays the neighboring content instead of dying under it */
  .about-shot{position:relative;z-index:5;aspect-ratio:4/5;width:100%}
  .about-shot .rotbox{position:absolute;inset:0}
  .about-shot .rotbox video,.about-shot .rotbox canvas,.about-shot .rotbox .rotstill{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 22%}
  .about-shot .rotbox .vidwrap{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:1}
  .about-shot .rotbox .vidwrap,.about-shot .rotbox canvas.haze{
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent 100%),linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,#000 8%,#000 90%,transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-composite:source-in;
    mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent 100%),linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,#000 8%,#000 90%,transparent 100%);
    mask-composite:intersect}
  .about-shot .rotbox .rotstill{z-index:0}
  .about-shot #playPitch{bottom:8px}

  /* repo receipts beside the portrait; the hero .proof styles re-scoped here */
  .about-repo{position:relative;max-width:560px;justify-self:start;align-self:center}
  .about-repo .proofblock{margin:0}
  .about-repo .proof{list-style:none;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--mut);padding:0;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 14px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px}
  .about-repo .proof li{position:relative}
  .about-repo .proof b{color:#ece6da;font-weight:680}
  [data-theme="light"] .about-repo .proof b{color:#2b2718}
  .about-repo .proof .num{color:var(--cyan)}

  /* Jarvis beat, About edition: home.js docks the receipts with an inline transform
     measured against HERO geometry; pin the dock in place instead (external !important
     beats the inline style) — the receipts recede translucent where they stand and the
     hand rises in front, shielding them */
  .about-repo .proofblock{transition:transform .5s var(--ease,cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1)),opacity .5s ease,filter .5s ease}
  .about-repo .proofblock.hud-docked{transform:translateY(22px) scale(.95)!important;opacity:.25;filter:saturate(.55) brightness(.9)}
  .about-repo .proofblock.hud-returning{transform:none!important;opacity:1;filter:none}
  /* the hand: mirrored (thumb flips sides), receipts-column center, rises from below,
     ABOVE the receding card (hud-docked card is z6) */
  .about-repo #heroGlove,.about-repo #heroGloveStill{
    left:50%;right:auto;bottom:-4%;height:132%;z-index:7;
    transform:translate(-50%,62%) scaleX(-1)}
  .about-repo #heroGlove.glove-up,.about-repo #heroGloveStill.glove-up{
    transform:translate(-50%,6%) scaleX(-1)}

  /* the story below: full-width lede, then two editorial columns */
  .about-hook{font-weight:500}
  .about-thesis-f{margin-top:38px;max-width:none}
  @media(min-width:900px){
    .about-thesis-f{column-count:2;column-gap:52px}
    .about-thesis-f p{break-inside:avoid;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px}
    .about-thesis-f .about-hook{column-span:all;font-size:16.5px;max-width:76ch;margin-bottom:22px}
  }
  @media(max-width:860px){
    /* minmax(0,1fr), NOT 1fr: 1fr's auto minimum inherits the receipts' min-content
       (the 53-column contribution heatmap, clamped by its 560px max-width), which blew
       the track to 560px on phones — receipts overflowing the viewport and the portrait
       centering inside the oversized track instead of the screen */
    .about-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);gap:30px}
    .about-grid>*{min-width:0;max-width:100%}
    .about-shot{max-width:340px;margin:0 auto}
  }

  /* ---- theme toggle: centered SVG mask icons (unicode glyphs sit off-center in their
     em box). Sun in dark, moon in light = the mode you'll GET. home.js still sets the
     text label; font-size:0 hides it for sighted users, aria-label carries a11y. ---- */
  .theme-toggle{font-size:0;line-height:1;width:38px;height:38px;padding:0;border-radius:50%;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
  .theme-toggle::before{content:"";width:17px;height:17px;background:currentColor;
    -webkit-mask:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Ccircle cx='12' cy='12' r='4.6' fill='black'/%3E%3Cpath stroke='black' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' fill='none' d='M12 2.2v2.6M12 19.2v2.6M2.2 12h2.6M19.2 12h2.6M5.1 5.1l1.8 1.8M17.1 17.1l1.8 1.8M18.9 5.1l-1.8 1.8M6.9 17.1l-1.8 1.8'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat;
    mask:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Ccircle cx='12' cy='12' r='4.6' fill='black'/%3E%3Cpath stroke='black' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' fill='none' d='M12 2.2v2.6M12 19.2v2.6M2.2 12h2.6M19.2 12h2.6M5.1 5.1l1.8 1.8M17.1 17.1l1.8 1.8M18.9 5.1l-1.8 1.8M6.9 17.1l-1.8 1.8'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat}
  [data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle::before{width:15px;height:15px;
    -webkit-mask:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Cpath fill='black' d='M20.8 14.9A9 9 0 0 1 9.1 3.2 9 9 0 1 0 20.8 14.9Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat;
    mask:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Cpath fill='black' d='M20.8 14.9A9 9 0 0 1 9.1 3.2 9 9 0 1 0 20.8 14.9Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat}