:root {
      --ink: #181512;
      --muted: #65584d;
      --line: rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.1);
      --paper: rgba(255, 251, 245, 0.78);
      --accent: #ea5a2a;
      --accent-2: #ffb36b;
      --teal: #0f766e;
      --shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(45, 27, 11, 0.12);
      --radius-xl: 34px;
      --radius-lg: 24px;
      --max: 1180px;
    }

    /* ── Hero v2 + Stepper (Poppins) — matches code.html design ── */
    .hero-v2,
    .hero-v2 *,
    .stepper-section,
    .stepper-section * {
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    }

    .hero-v2 {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 80vh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 160px 0 100px;
    }

    .hero-v2-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .hero-v2-bg img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }

    .hero-v2-gradient {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to right,
        #fff8f0 0%,
        rgba(255, 248, 240, 0.95) 40%,
        rgba(255, 248, 240, 0) 100%);
    }

    .hero-v2-container {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      width: min(1280px, calc(100vw - 32px));
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero-v2-copy {
      max-width: 768px;
    }

    .hero-v2-eyebrow {
      display: block;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #ad2b0a;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .hero-v2-title {
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.4vw, 58px);
      line-height: 1.1;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #1e1b15;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin: 0 0 24px;
    }

    .hero-v2-title em {
      font-style: normal;
      color: #E85532;
    }

    .hero-v2-tabs {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      font-size: 20px;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .hero-v2-tab {
      color: #E85532;
      text-decoration: none;
      padding: 4px 2px;
      position: relative;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .hero-v2-tab::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      left: 2px;
      right: 2px;
      bottom: -2px;
      height: 2px;
      background: currentColor;
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transform-origin: left center;
      transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    }

    .hero-v2-tab:hover,
    .hero-v2-tab:focus-visible {
      color: #d94716;
      outline: none;
    }

    .hero-v2-tab:hover::after,
    .hero-v2-tab:focus-visible::after {
      transform: scaleX(1);
    }

    .hero-v2-sep {
      color: rgba(232, 85, 50, 0.4);
    }

    .hero-v2-lede {
      font-size: 18px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: #546067;
      max-width: 672px;
      margin: 0 0 32px;
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    .hero-v2-actions {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 32px;
    }

    .hero-v2-btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 16px 40px;
      background: #E85532;
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 16px;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border-radius: 8px;
      text-decoration: none;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(232, 85, 50, 0.25);
      transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
    }

    .hero-v2-btn:hover {
      opacity: 0.9;
    }

    .hero-v2-stat {
      margin-top: 64px;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 24px;
      padding: 24px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      border-radius: 12px;
      box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    }

    .hero-v2-stat-label {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      color: #ad2b0a;
    }

    .hero-v2-stat-label strong {
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #1e1b15;
      letter-spacing: 0;
    }

    .hero-v2-stat-divider {
      width: 1px;
      height: 32px;
      background: rgba(30, 27, 21, 0.1);
    }

    .hero-v2-stat p {
      margin: 0;
      font-size: 14px;
      color: #546067;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    @media (max-width: 820px) {
      .hero-v2-gradient {
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
          #fff8f0 0%,
          rgba(255, 248, 240, 0.96) 35%,
          rgba(255, 248, 240, 0.85) 70%,
          rgba(255, 248, 240, 0.55) 100%);
      }
      .hero-v2 {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 110px 0 56px;
      }
      .hero-v2-eyebrow {
        font-size: 11px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
      }
      .hero-v2-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7.5vw, 2.4rem);
        margin-bottom: 18px;
      }
      .hero-v2-tabs {
        gap: 10px;
        font-size: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
      }
      .hero-v2-lede {
        font-size: 15.5px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
      }
      .hero-v2-actions {
        gap: 16px;
      }
      .hero-v2-btn {
        padding: 14px 28px;
        font-size: 14px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
      }
      .hero-v2-stat {
        margin-top: 40px;
        padding: 18px 20px;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
      }
      .hero-v2-stat-divider {
        display: none;
      }
      .hero-v2-stat p {
        font-size: 13px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .hero-v2-tabs {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }
      .hero-v2-sep {
        display: none;
      }
    }

    /* ── Platform Benefits (matches code.html) ── */
    .platform-benefits,
    .platform-benefits * {
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    }

    .platform-benefits {
      background: #faf3e9;
      padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .platform-benefits .container {
      width: min(1280px, calc(100vw - 32px));
      padding: 0;
    }

    .platform-benefits-head {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 34px;
    }

    .platform-benefits-eyebrow {
      display: block;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #ad2b0a;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .platform-benefits-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 38px);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.2;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      color: #1e1b15;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .platform-benefits-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
      gap: 32px;
    }

    .benefit-card {
      background: #fff;
      padding: 40px;
      border-radius: 24px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(84, 96, 103, 0.08);
      box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    }

    .benefit-card:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(53, 32, 13, 0.08);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }

    .benefit-icon {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .benefit-icon--employment { color: #E85532; }
    .benefit-icon--entrepreneurship { color: #546067; }
    .benefit-icon--edge { color: #375aa2; }

    .benefit-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin: 0 0 16px;
      color: #1e1b15;
    }

    .benefit-card p {
      font-size: 16px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: #546067;
      margin: 0 0 32px;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .benefit-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: gap 0.25s ease;
    }

    .benefit-link:hover {
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .benefit-link--employment { color: #E85532; }
    .benefit-link--entrepreneurship { color: #546067; }
    .benefit-link--edge { color: #375aa2; }

    @media (max-width: 820px) {
      .platform-benefits {
        padding: 56px 0;
      }
      .platform-benefits-head {
        margin-bottom: 32px;
      }
      .platform-benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
      }
      .benefit-card {
        padding: 28px 24px;
      }
      .benefit-icon {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
      }
      .benefit-icon svg {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
      }
      .benefit-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
      }
      .benefit-card p {
        font-size: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
      }
    }

    /* ── Six Stages — Horizontal Stepper (matches code.html) ── */
    .stepper-section {
      background: #fff;
      padding: 80px 0;
      position: relative;
    }

    .stepper-section .container {
      width: min(1280px, calc(100vw - 32px));
      padding: 0;
    }

    .stepper-head {
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 672px;
      margin: 0 auto 34px;
    }

    .stepper-head h2 {
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 38px);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin: 0 0 16px;
      color: #1e1b15;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }

    .cta-panel h3.cta-panel-title,
    h3.cta-panel-title {
      font-size: 45px;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin: 24px 0 0;
    }

    .stepper-head h2 em {
      font-style: normal;
      color: #E85532;
    }

    .stepper-head p {
      font-size: 18px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: #5a413b;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .stepper {
      position: relative;
    }

    .stepper-line {
      position: absolute;
      top: 24px;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: rgba(84, 96, 103, 0.2);
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .stepper-grid {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 10;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
      gap: 32px;
    }

    .stepper-step {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .stepper-circle {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(255 193 173) 0%, rgb(255 238 221) 100%);
      color: #E85532;
      border: 0;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 18px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 20;
    }

    .stepper-step h3 {
      margin: 0 0 8px;
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #1e1b15;
    }

    .stepper-step p {
      margin: 0;
      font-size: 12px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: #5a413b;
    }

    .stepper-cta {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-top: 80px;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #E85532;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: gap 0.25s ease;
    }

    .stepper-cta:hover {
      gap: 16px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .stepper-section {
        padding: 56px 0;
      }
      .stepper-head {
        margin-bottom: 32px;
      }
      .stepper-line {
        display: none;
      }
      .stepper-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 18px;
      }
      .stepper-step {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
        column-gap: 16px;
        row-gap: 4px;
        align-items: start;
        text-align: left;
      }
      .stepper-circle {
        grid-row: span 2;
        align-self: center;
        margin-bottom: 0;
      }
      .stepper-step h3 {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        align-self: end;
      }
      .stepper-cta {
        margin-top: 40px;
      }
    }

    * {
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
    }

    body, html, button, input, select, textarea {
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    }

    body {
      margin: 0;
      color: var(--ink);
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      /* background: #f7f2ea; */
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    body::before {
      content: "";
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 72px 72px;
      mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.44), transparent 82%);
    }

    a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .shell {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .container {
      width: min(var(--max), calc(100vw - 32px));
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      font-size: 12px;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
    }

    /* .eyebrow::before {
      content: "";
      width: 34px;
      height: 1px;
      background: rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.2);
    } */

    /* ── Scroll Reveal Animations ── */

    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(32px);
      transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    }

    .reveal.is-visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* Staggered children — add .reveal-stagger to parent */
    .reveal-stagger>* {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(24px);
      transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    }

    .reveal-stagger.is-visible>*:nth-child(1) {
      transition-delay: 0.05s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.is-visible>*:nth-child(2) {
      transition-delay: 0.12s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.is-visible>*:nth-child(3) {
      transition-delay: 0.19s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.is-visible>*:nth-child(4) {
      transition-delay: 0.26s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.is-visible>*:nth-child(5) {
      transition-delay: 0.33s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.is-visible>*:nth-child(6) {
      transition-delay: 0.40s;
    }

    .reveal-stagger.is-visible>* {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* Scale up variant */
    .reveal-scale {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: scale(0.95);
      transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    }

    .reveal-scale.is-visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: scale(1);
    }

    /* Slide from left */
    .reveal-left {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(-40px);
      transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    }

    .reveal-left.is-visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateX(0);
    }

    /* Slide from right */
    .reveal-right {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(40px);
      transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    }

    .reveal-right.is-visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .shell .site-nav {
      position: absolute;
      top: 16px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      z-index: 40;
      width: min(calc(var(--max) + 24px), calc(100vw - 16px));
      margin: 0;
      padding: 14px 18px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 20px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      background: rgba(255, 250, 242, 0.76);
      backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
      box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(53, 32, 13, 0.08);
      transition: top 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
    }

    .shell .site-nav.is-stuck {
      position: fixed;
      top: 12px;
    }

    .shell .brand {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    }

    .shell .brand-mark {
      width: 38px;
      height: 38px;
      border-radius: 24px;
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #d94716);
      color: #fff;
      box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.34);
    }

    .shell .brand small {
      display: block;
      font-size: 10px;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      color: var(--muted);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .shell .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 24px;
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--muted);
    }

    .shell .site-nav .nav-links a {
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 4px;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .shell .site-nav .nav-links a::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--ink);
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    }

    .shell .site-nav .nav-links a:hover::after {
      transform: scaleX(1);
    }

    .shell .nav-cta,
    .primary-btn,
    .secondary-btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 10px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-weight: 700;
      transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    }

    .shell .nav-cta,
    .primary-btn {
      color: #fff;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #d94716);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(217, 71, 22, 0.22);
    }

    .shell .nav-cta {
      padding: 12px 18px;
      font-size: 14px;
      line-height: 1.1;
    }

    .shell .nav-brochure {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 11px 16px;
      font-size: 14px;
      line-height: 1.1;
      font-weight: 700;
      border-radius: 999px;
      color: var(--ink);
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
    }

    .shell .nav-brochure:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    }

    .shell .nav-actions {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .shell .nav-brochure-mobile { display: none; }

    .primary-btn,
    .secondary-btn {
      padding: 15px 22px;
      font-size: 15px;
    }

    .secondary-btn {
      color: var(--ink);
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    }

    .shell .nav-cta:hover,
    .primary-btn:hover,
    .secondary-btn:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .shell .menu-toggle {
      display: none;
      width: 46px;
      height: 46px;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 4px;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .shell .menu-toggle span {
      width: 18px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--ink);
      transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
    }

    h1,
    h2 {
      margin: 0;
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      line-height: 1.15;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    h1 {
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.4vw, 58px);
    }

    h2 {
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 38px);
    }

    .hero-copy h1 {
      max-width: 9ch;
      font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
    }

    h1 em,
    h2 em {
      color: var(--accent);
      font-style: normal;
    }

    .hero {
      padding: 140px 0 46px;
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 78% 20%, rgba(255, 179, 107, 0.26), transparent 16%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 252, 247, 0.98), rgba(243, 236, 227, 0.94));
    }

    .feature-card,
    .path-card,
    .quote-card,
    .cta-panel,
    .timeline-item {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: 24px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      background: var(--paper);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }

    /* .hero-panel::before,
    .feature-card::before,
    .path-card::before,
    .quote-card::before,
    .cta-panel::before,
    .timeline-item::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      border-radius: inherit;
      padding: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.72), rgba(255,255,255,0.08));
      -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
      -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
      mask-composite: exclude;
      pointer-events: none;
    } */

    .hero-panel {
      width: 100vw;
      margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
      padding: 44px clamp(22px, 4vw, 48px) 30px;
      min-height: 680px;
      border-radius: 0;
      border: 0;
      border-left: 0;
      border-right: 0;
      background: transparent;
      box-shadow: none;
    }

    .hero-panel::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      right: -14%;
      bottom: -34%;
      width: 420px;
      height: 420px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.1), transparent 62%);
      animation: aurora 10s ease-in-out infinite;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .status-pill {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      padding: 10px 14px;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #7a381b;
      background: rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.12);
      border: 1px solid rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.16);
    }

    .status-pill::before {
      content: "";
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--accent);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.12);
      animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
    }

    .hero-inner {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.92fr) minmax(380px, 0.98fr);
      gap: 48px;
      align-items: center;
      width: min(1320px, calc(100vw - 64px));
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero-copy {
      max-width: 660px;
      padding-top: 0;
    }

    .hero-copy p {
      max-width: 54ch;
      margin: 18px 0 0;
      font-size: 18px;
      line-height: 1.68;
      color: var(--muted);
    }

    .hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 14px;
      margin-top: 26px;
    }

    .hero-metrics {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
      gap: 18px;
      margin-top: 30px;
      max-width: 620px;
    }

    .hero-metrics article {
      padding: 0;
      border-top: 0;
    }

    .hero-metrics strong {
      display: block;
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.75rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.06em;
    }

    .hero-metrics span {
      display: block;
      margin-top: 6px;
      font-size: 13px;
      color: var(--muted);
    }

    .hero-canvas {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      min-height: 100%;
    }

    .visual-stage {
      position: relative;
      width: min(100%, 640px);
      min-height: 520px;
      margin-left: auto;
    }

    .founder-image {
      position: absolute;
      right: 0;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      min-height: 100%;
      border-radius: 24px;
      background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 179, 107, 0.48), rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.22));
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(45, 27, 11, 0.14);
    }

    .hero-carousel {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
    }

    .hero-carousel-img {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
    }

    .hero-carousel-img.is-active {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .founder-image img,
    .feature-visual img,
    .path-visual img,
    .cell-visual img {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .founder-image::after,
    .feature-visual::after,
    .path-visual::after,
    .cell-visual::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.04), rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.22));
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .stage-screen {
      position: absolute;
      left: 24px;
      right: 24px;
      bottom: 24px;
      transform: none;
      width: auto;
      padding: 14px 16px;
      border-radius: 24px;
      background: rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.82);
      color: #f5eee4;
      box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(18, 13, 8, 0.24);
      z-index: 4;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }

    .screen-head {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: flex-start;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      font-size: 12px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: rgba(245, 238, 228, 0.66);
    }

    .screen-metrics {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .screen-metrics div {
      padding: 12px;
      border-radius: 24px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .screen-metrics strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      color: #fff;
    }

    .screen-metrics span {
      display: block;
      margin-top: 6px;
      font-size: 11px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.07em;
      color: rgba(245, 238, 228, 0.68);
    }

    .marquee {
      width: 100vw;
      margin-top: 0;
      margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
      padding: 14px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-block: 1px solid rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.08);
      background: rgba(255, 250, 242, 0.56);
    }

    .marquee-track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 18px;
      width: max-content;
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      font-size: 15px;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #4e4439;
      animation: marquee 24s linear infinite;
    }

    .marquee-track span {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 18px;
    }

    .marquee-track span::after {
      content: "•";
      color: var(--accent);
    }

    .logo-marquee-section {
      padding: 40px 0 48px;
      border-block: 1px solid rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.08);
      background: rgba(255, 250, 242, 0.56);
    }

    .logo-marquee-label {
      display: block;
      text-align: center;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      font-size: 12px;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .logo-marquee {
      width: 100vw;
      margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
      overflow: hidden;
      -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
      mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
    }

    .logo-marquee-track {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 56px;
      width: max-content;
      animation: marquee 40s linear infinite;
    }

    .logo-marquee-track:hover {
      animation-play-state: paused;
    }

    .logo-marquee-item {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      height: 44px;
    }

    .logo-marquee-item img {
      height: 36px;
      width: auto;
      display: block;
      opacity: 0.7;
      filter: grayscale(1);
      transition: opacity 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
    }

    .logo-marquee-item:hover img {
      opacity: 1;
      filter: grayscale(0);
    }

    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      .logo-marquee-section { padding: 28px 0 32px; }
      .logo-marquee-track { gap: 36px; }
      .logo-marquee-item { height: 34px; }
      .logo-marquee-item img { height: 26px; }
    }

    .outcomes-section {
      position: relative;
    }

    .outcomes-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 18px;
      margin-top: 12px;
    }

    .outcome-card {
      position: relative;
      padding: 26px 24px 24px;
      border-radius: 24px;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: #fff;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(53, 32, 13, 0.05);
      transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    }

    .outcome-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(53, 32, 13, 0.09);
    }

    .outcome-num {
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      font-size: 12px;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      color: var(--accent);
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .outcome-card strong {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      color: var(--ink);
    }

    .outcome-card p {
      font-size: 14.5px;
      line-height: 1.55;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin: 0;
    }

    .outcome-quote {
      position: relative;
      margin: 38px 0 0;
      padding: 32px 36px 30px;
      border-radius: 24px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.08), rgba(129, 162, 239, 0.08));
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .outcome-quote-mark {
      position: absolute;
      top: 22px;
      left: 26px;
      width: 36px;
      height: auto;
      color: var(--accent);
      opacity: 0.55;
    }

    .outcome-quote blockquote {
      margin: 0 0 14px;
      padding-left: 54px;
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
      line-height: 1.45;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      color: var(--ink);
    }

    .outcome-quote figcaption {
      padding-left: 54px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 2px;
    }

    .outcome-quote figcaption strong {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--ink);
      letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    }

    .outcome-quote figcaption span {
      font-size: 13px;
      color: var(--muted);
    }

    @media (max-width: 820px) {
      .outcomes-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
      }
      .outcome-quote {
        padding: 26px 22px 22px;
      }
      .outcome-quote blockquote,
      .outcome-quote figcaption {
        padding-left: 0;
      }
      .outcome-quote-mark {
        position: static;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
      }
    }

    .mentor-carousel-section {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--paper);
    }

    .mentor-bleed {
      margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
      margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .mentor-carousel {
      position: relative;
      margin-top: 8px;
    }

    .mentor-track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 22px;
      padding: 8px 24px;
      will-change: transform;
    }

    .mentor-card {
      flex: 0 0 560px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: row;
      align-items: stretch;
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: 24px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(53, 32, 13, 0.06);
      transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    }

    .mentor-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(53, 32, 13, 0.1);
    }

    .mentor-photo {
      flex: 0 0 220px;
      aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: #eee;
      position: relative;
    }

    .mentor-photo::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.06));
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .mentor-photo img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }

    .mentor-body {
      padding: 24px 26px 26px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 8px;
      flex: 1;
      min-width: 0;
    }

    .mentor-body strong {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      color: var(--ink);
    }

    .mentor-role {
      font-size: 13px;
      color: var(--accent);
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }

    .mentor-body p {
      font-size: 14.5px;
      line-height: 1.5;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin: 4px 0 10px;
    }

    .mentor-tags {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 6px;
      margin-top: auto;
    }

    .mentor-tags span {
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 6px 10px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      color: var(--muted);
      background: rgba(255, 250, 242, 0.7);
    }

    .mentor-nav {
      position: absolute;
      top: calc(50% - 40px);
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
      color: var(--ink);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      z-index: 3;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(53, 32, 13, 0.1);
      transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
    }

    .mentor-nav:hover {
      background: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
    }

    .mentor-nav { display: none; }
    .mentor-nav-prev { left: -8px; }
    .mentor-nav-next { right: 32px; }

    @media (max-width: 820px) {
      .mentor-track {
        gap: 16px;
        padding: 8px 0 16px 16px;
      }
      .mentor-card {
        flex: 0 0 78vw;
        max-width: 320px;
        flex-direction: column;
      }
      .mentor-photo {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
        aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
      }
      .mentor-body {
        padding: 20px 22px 22px;
      }
      .mentor-nav { display: none; }
    }

    section {
      padding: 82px 0;
    }

    .section-head {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: end;
      gap: 24px;
      margin-bottom: 34px;
    }

    .section-head p {
      max-width: 52ch;
      margin: 12px 0 0;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.75;
    }


    .card-tag {
      display: inline-flex;
      max-width: fit-content;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 8px 12px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
      border: 1px solid rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.06);
      color: var(--muted);
    }

    .feature-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 18px;
    }

    /* ── Founders Showcase (scroll-driven before/after) ── */

    /* ── Founders Showcase (scroll-driven before/after) ── */

    .founders-showcase {
      position: relative;
    }

    .founders-scroll {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 350vh;
      margin-top: 12px;
    }

    .founders-sticky {
      position: sticky;
      top: 96px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .founders-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 210px 1fr;
      gap: 28px;
      align-items: center;
      width: 100%;
      transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
    }

    .founders-grid.is-transitioning {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(6px);
    }

    .founder-side {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 16px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .founder-phase {
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .founder-before .founder-phase {
      color: rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.22);
    }

    .founder-after .founder-phase {
      color: var(--accent);
    }

    .founder-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: 24px;
      aspect-ratio: 3 / 3.5;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 360px;
      transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
    }

    .founder-img-wrap:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }

    .founder-before .founder-img-wrap {
      border: 1px solid rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.08);
      box-shadow:
        0 2px 8px rgba(43, 28, 15, 0.06),
        0 16px 40px rgba(43, 28, 15, 0.08);
      filter: grayscale(1);
    }

    .founder-before .founder-img-wrap:hover {
      filter: grayscale(0.7);
    }

    .founder-after .founder-img-wrap {
      border: 1px solid rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.12);
      box-shadow:
        0 2px 8px rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.06),
        0 16px 40px rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.10),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.04);
    }

    .founder-after .founder-img-wrap:hover {
      box-shadow:
        0 4px 12px rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.08),
        0 24px 56px rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.14),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.06);
    }

    .founder-img-wrap::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      border-radius: inherit;
    }

    .founder-before .founder-img-wrap::after {
      background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.22), transparent 50%);
    }

    .founder-after .founder-img-wrap::after {
      background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.10), transparent 50%);
    }

    .founder-img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    }

    .founder-img-wrap:hover .founder-img {
      transform: scale(1.03);
    }

    .founder-desc {
      max-width: 30ch;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: center;
      line-height: 1.68;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .founder-before .founder-desc {
      color: rgba(101, 88, 77, 0.7);
    }

    .founder-after .founder-desc {
      color: var(--ink);
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ── Center column ── */

    .founder-center {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
      padding: 24px 0;
    }

    .founder-name-wrap {
      text-align: center;
    }

    .founder-batch {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #fff;
      background: var(--accent);
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: 5px;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .founder-name {
      margin: 0;
      /* font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif; */
      font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem);
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      line-height: 1.1;
      color: var(--ink);
    }

    .founder-startup {
      margin: 8px 0 0;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }

    .founder-journey {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .founder-journey-label {
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--accent);
      opacity: 0.6;
    }

    .founder-progress-track {
      position: relative;
      width: 2px;
      height: 140px;
      background: rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.06);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .founder-progress-bar {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.15));
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .founder-progress-dot {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 50%;
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      background: var(--accent);
      box-shadow:
        0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 251, 245, 1),
        0 0 0 6px rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.20),
        0 4px 12px rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.25);
      transition: top 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    }

    .founder-counter {
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.28);
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    }

    .feature-card,
    .path-card,
    .quote-card,
    .cta-panel {
      padding: 26px;
    }

    .feature-card h3,
    .path-card h3,
    .quote-card h3,
    .cta-panel h3 {
      margin: 0;
      font-size: 1.55rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    }

    .feature-card p,
    .path-card p,
    .quote-card p,
    .cta-panel p {
      margin: 12px 0 0;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.75;
    }

    .feature-card.tall {
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255, 179, 107, 0.26), transparent 24%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.12), transparent 20%),
        linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 249, 241, 0.94), rgba(246, 233, 217, 0.92));
    }

    .feature-visual,
    .path-visual,
    .cell-visual {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: 24px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.06);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
    }

    .feature-visual {
      min-height: 220px;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      padding: 0;
    }

    .metric-rail {
      display: grid;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .metric-rail div {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 88px 1fr 58px;
      gap: 12px;
      align-items: center;
      font-size: 13px;
      color: var(--muted);
    }

    .metric-rail span {
      position: relative;
      display: block;
      height: 10px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.08);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .metric-rail span::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      width: var(--value);
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2));
      border-radius: inherit;
      transform-origin: left;
      animation: loadBar 1.2s ease both;
    }

    .timeline {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 320px) minmax(0, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      align-items: start;
    }

    .timeline-sticky {
      position: sticky;
      top: 108px;
      padding: 28px;
      border-radius: 24px;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 100% 0%, rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.20), transparent),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 0% 100%, rgba(129, 162, 239, 0.10), transparent),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(38, 161, 146, 0.05), transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, #12100d, #1a1510 40%, #141118 100%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      color: #f7f0e6;
      box-shadow:
        0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
        0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .timeline-sticky::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: -1px;
      border-radius: inherit;
      padding: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.28), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 40%, rgba(129, 162, 239, 0.14));
      -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
      mask:
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
      -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
      mask-composite: exclude;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .timeline-sticky::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: -40%;
      right: -20%;
      width: 180px;
      height: 180px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.07), transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
      filter: blur(40px);
    }

    .timeline-sticky p {
      margin-top: 12px;
      color: rgba(247, 240, 230, 0.6);
      line-height: 1.75;
    }

    .timeline-list {
      display: grid;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr;
      gap: 16px;
      padding: 20px;
      border-radius: 24px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
      border: 1px solid rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.06);
      box-shadow: none;
    }

    .timeline-item strong {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      min-height: 64px;
      padding: 14px 16px;
      border-radius: 24px;
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      font-size: 16px;
      text-align: center;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), transparent 58%),
        linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 244, 233, 0.98), rgba(246, 224, 202, 0.92));
      border: 1px solid rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.14);
      color: var(--accent);
      box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78),
        0 10px 22px rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.08);
    }

    .timeline-item h3 {
      margin: 0;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    }

    .timeline-item p {
      margin: 10px 0 0;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .timeline-tags {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-top: 14px;
    }

    .timeline-tags span {
      padding: 8px 10px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 12px;
      color: var(--muted);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      border: 1px solid rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.06);
    }

    .paths {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
      gap: 18px;
    }

    .path-visual {
      min-height: 220px;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      padding: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }

    .path-card ol {
      margin: 22px 0 0;
      padding: 0;
      list-style: none;
      counter-reset: path;
      display: grid;
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .path-card li {
      position: relative;
      padding-left: 44px;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.65;
    }

    .path-card li::before {
      counter-increment: path;
      content: "0" counter(path);
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      top: 0;
      width: 30px;
      height: 30px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      font-size: 12px;
      color: var(--accent);
      background: rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.1);
    }

    .quote-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
      gap: 18px;
    }

    .quote-card.lead-quote {
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 100% 0%, rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.20), transparent),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 0% 100%, rgba(129, 162, 239, 0.10), transparent),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(38, 161, 146, 0.05), transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, #12100d, #1a1510 40%, #141118 100%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      color: #f8f1e8;
      box-shadow:
        0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
        0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    }

    .quote-card.lead-quote::before {
      background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.28), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 40%, rgba(129, 162, 239, 0.14));
    }

    .quote-card.lead-quote::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: -40%;
      right: -20%;
      width: 180px;
      height: 180px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.07), transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
      filter: blur(40px);
    }

    .quote-card.lead-quote .card-tag {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      color: rgba(248, 241, 232, 0.78);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }

    .quote-card blockquote {
      margin: 20px 0 0;
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
      line-height: 1.02;
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      max-width: 16ch;
    }

    .quote-accent {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-top: 18px;
      padding: 10px 14px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      color: rgba(248, 241, 232, 0.78);
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .quote-accent::before {
      content: "";
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2));
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.08);
    }

    .quote-by {
      margin-top: 22px;
      padding-top: 14px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      color: var(--muted);
      font-size: 14px;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .quote-card.lead-quote .quote-by {
      color: rgba(248, 241, 232, 0.7);
    }

    .campus-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .campus-cell {
      padding: 20px;
      border-radius: 24px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
      border: 1px solid rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.07);
      min-height: 320px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    }

    .cell-visual {
      min-height: 180px;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }

    .campus-cell:hover,
    .feature-card:hover,
    .path-card:hover,
    .quote-card:hover,
    .timeline-item:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 28px 54px rgba(45, 27, 11, 0.14);
    }

    .campus-cell strong {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    }

    .campus-cell p {
      margin: 10px 0 0;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.65;
    }

    .campus-cell span {
      font-size: 13px;
      color: var(--muted);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    }

    .cell-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 5px;
      margin-top: 12px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--accent) !important;
      text-transform: none;
      letter-spacing: 0;
      transition: gap 0.25s ease;
    }

    .campus-cell:hover .cell-link {
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .cta-panel {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 28px;
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255, 179, 107, 0.32), transparent 28%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72), rgba(255, 245, 232, 0.92));
    }

    .cta-panel p {
      max-width: 56ch;
    }

    .cta-actions {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .shell footer {
      padding: 54px 0 28px;
    }

    .shell .footer-bar {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
      padding-top: 24px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.1);
      color: var(--muted);
      font-size: 14px;
      line-height: 1.45;
    }

    .shell .footer-links {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 14px 18px;
    }

    .shell .footer-bar p {
      margin: 0;
      max-width: 520px;
      line-height: 1.45;
    }

    .shell .footer-links a {
      line-height: 1.15;
    }

    .shell .float-register {
      position: fixed;
      right: 18px;
      bottom: 18px;
      z-index: 18;
      padding: 14px 18px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #fff;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #d94716);
      box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(217, 71, 22, 0.28);
    }

    @keyframes pulse {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
      }

      50% {
        transform: scale(1.12);
        opacity: 0.72;
      }
    }

    @keyframes floatCard {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
      }
    }

    @keyframes blink {

      0%,
      50% {
        opacity: 1;
      }

      50.01%,
      100% {
        opacity: 0;
      }
    }

    @keyframes marquee {
      from {
        transform: translateX(0);
      }

      to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
      }
    }

    @keyframes loadBar {
      from {
        transform: scaleX(0);
      }

      to {
        transform: scaleX(1);
      }
    }


    @keyframes aurora {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translate3d(-24px, -18px, 0) scale(1.08);
      }
    }

    @keyframes spinSlow {
      from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
      }

      to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
      }
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       TABLET — max 1080px
       ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    @media (max-width: 1080px) {

      /* Grids → single column */
      .hero-inner,
      .feature-grid,
      .paths,
      .quote-grid,
      .campus-grid,
      .cta-panel {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .timeline {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .timeline-sticky {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
      }

      .section-head,
      .shell .footer-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
      }

      h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 4.2rem);
        max-width: none;
      }

      h2 {
        font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 3.8rem);
        max-width: none;
      }

      .hero-panel {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-top: 34px;
      }

      .visual-stage {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 400px;
      }

      /* Founders showcase — side by side on tablet */
      .founders-scroll {
        min-height: 280vh;
      }

      .founders-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto auto;
        gap: 16px;
      }

      .founders-sticky {
        top: 80px;
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 16px 0;
      }

      .founder-center {
        order: -1;
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 16px;
        padding: 12px 0;
      }

      .founder-progress-track {
        width: 100px;
        height: 2px;
      }

      .founder-progress-dot {
        top: 50% !important;
        left: 0;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        transition: left 0.3s ease;
      }

      .founder-img-wrap {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
        aspect-ratio: 3 / 3;
      }

      .founder-phase {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
      }

      .founder-desc {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        max-width: 100%;
      }

      .founder-journey {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
      }

      .section-cta {
        margin-top: 24px;
      }
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       MOBILE — max 820px
       ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    @media (max-width: 820px) {

      /* Nav → hamburger */
      .shell .site-nav {
        width: calc(100vw - 24px);
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        border-radius: 24px;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 12px 16px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }

      .shell .menu-toggle {
        display: inline-flex;
        margin-left: auto;
      }

      .shell .nav-links { display: none; }
      .shell .nav-actions { display: none !important; }
      .shell .site-nav.is-open .nav-actions { display: none !important; }

      .shell .site-nav.is-open .nav-links {
        display: flex !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        flex-basis: 100%;
        order: 3;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 14px;
        padding-top: 12px;
      }

      .shell .nav-brochure-mobile { display: block; }

      .shell .site-nav.is-open .menu-toggle span:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
      }

      .shell .site-nav.is-open .menu-toggle span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
      }

      .shell .site-nav.is-open .menu-toggle span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
      }

      /* Hero */
      .hero {
        padding: 100px 0 32px;
      }

      .hero-panel {
        width: 100vw;
        margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
        padding: 24px 16px 22px;
        border-radius: 0;
      }

      .hero-inner {
        width: calc(100vw - 32px);
        gap: 20px;
      }

      .hero-copy h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9vw, 3.2rem);
      }

      .hero-copy p {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
      }

      .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
      }

      .hero-actions a {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
      }

      .hero-metrics {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
        text-align: center;
      }

      .hero-metrics article strong {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
      }

      .hero-metrics article span {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
      }

      .screen-metrics {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      }

      .visual-stage {
        min-height: 300px;
      }

      .founder-image {
        min-height: 100%;
        border-radius: 24px;
      }

      .stage-screen {
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        top: auto;
        padding: 10px 14px;
        border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
        background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.85), rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.4) 70%, transparent);
        box-shadow: none;
        backdrop-filter: none;
      }

      .screen-head {
        font-size: 9px;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
      }

      .screen-metrics {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 0;
      }

      .screen-metrics div {
        padding: 4px 0;
      }

      .screen-metrics strong {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
      }

      .screen-metrics span {
        font-size: 9px;
      }

      /* Marquee */
      .marquee {
        font-size: 13px;
      }

      /* Section padding */
      section {
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-right: 0;
      }

      .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
      }

      /* Cards */
      .hero-panel,
      .feature-card,
      .path-card,
      .quote-card,
      .cta-panel {
        padding: 15px;
        border-radius: 24px;
      }

      .feature-card h3,
      .path-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
      }

      /* Timeline */
      .timeline-sticky h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem !important;
        line-height: 1.15;
      }

      .timeline-sticky p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
      }

      .timeline-sticky {
        padding: 20px;
      }

      .timeline-item {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 18px;
      }

      .timeline-item strong {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 10px 14px;
      }

      /* Founders — keep side by side on mobile too */
      .founders-scroll {
        min-height: 220vh;
      }

      .founders-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
      }

      .founder-center {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 8px 0;
      }

      .founder-name {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
      }

      .founder-phase {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
      }

      .founder-desc {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        max-width: 100%;
      }

      .founder-img-wrap {
        aspect-ratio: 3 / 3.5;
      }

      .founder-batch {
        font-size: 9px;
        padding: 3px 8px;
      }

      .founder-startup {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
      }

      /* Quote */
      .quote-card blockquote {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6vw, 2.4rem);
        max-width: none;
      }

      /* Campus grid */
      .campus-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
      }

      .campus-cell {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 18px;
      }

      .cell-visual {
        min-height: 160px;
      }

      /* CTA */
      .cta-panel {
        text-align: center;
      }

      .cta-panel h3 {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.4rem) !important;
      }

      .cta-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        width: 100%;
      }

      .cta-actions a {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
      }

      /* Footer */
      .shell .footer-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 16px;
      }

      .footer-links {
        justify-content: center;
      }

      /* Float register */
      .shell .float-register {
        right: 12px;
        bottom: 12px;
        left: 12px;
        text-align: center;
      }

      /* Hide decorations */
      .deco {
        display: none !important;
      }

      /* Reduce reveal distance on mobile */
      .reveal {
        transform: translateY(20px);
      }

      .reveal-left {
        transform: translateX(-24px);
      }

      .reveal-right {
        transform: translateX(24px);
      }

      .reveal-stagger>* {
        transform: translateY(16px);
      }
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       SMALL MOBILE — max 480px
       ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .shell .site-nav{
        padding: 12px;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
      }
      .shell .site-nav.is-open{
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }
      .shell .brand small{
        font-size: 8px;
      }
      .shell .menu-toggle{
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
      }
      .sticky-cta-bar{
        min-width: 80%;
        justify-content: center;
      }
      .countdown > div{
        min-width: fit-content !important;
        font: 1.2rem;
      }
      .container {
        width: unset;
      }

      section {
        padding: 50px 0;
      }

      .hero {
        padding-top: 130px;
      }

      .hero-copy h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 2.6rem);
      }

      h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.4rem);
      }

      .status-pill {
        font-size: 11px;
        padding: 8px 12px;
      }

      .primary-btn,
      .secondary-btn {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 12px 20px;
      }

      .visual-stage {
        min-height: 240px;
      }

      .hero-metrics article strong {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
      }

      .founders-scroll {
        min-height: 200vh;
      }

      .founder-img-wrap {
        aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
      }

      .founder-phase {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
      }

      .founder-name {
        font-size: 1rem;
      }

      .founder-desc {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
      }

      .founder-progress-track {
        width: 80px;
      }

      .founder-desc {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
      }

      .feature-card,
      .path-card,
      .quote-card {
        padding: 16px;
        border-radius: 24px;
      }

      .campus-cell {
        padding: 14px;
        border-radius: 24px;
      }

      .cell-visual {
        min-height: 140px;
        border-radius: 24px;
      }

      .timeline-item {
        padding: 14px;
        border-radius: 24px;
      }

      .cta-panel {
        padding: 20px 16px;
      }

      .section-cta {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
      }

      .eyebrow {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
      }
    }

    /* ── Decorative SVG Shapes ── */

    .deco {
      position: absolute;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
      user-select: none;
    }

    .hero,
    #why,
    #tracks {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .founders-showcase,
    #program-map {
      position: relative;
    }

    /* ── Section CTAs ── */

    .section-cta {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 6px;
      margin-top: 36px;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--accent);
      text-decoration: none;
      letter-spacing: 0.01em;
      transition: gap 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
    }

    .section-cta:hover {
      gap: 10px;
      opacity: 0.8;
    }

    .section-cta svg {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
      transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    }

    .section-cta:hover svg {
      transform: translateX(2px);
    }

    /* Light variant for outcomes-grid to alternate dark/light sections */
    .outcomes-grid.outcomes-grid--light {
      background: var(--cream);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .outcomes-grid.outcomes-grid--light .outcome-card {
      color: var(--ink);
      border-right-color: var(--border);
    }
    .outcomes-grid.outcomes-grid--light .outcome-card h3 {
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .outcomes-grid.outcomes-grid--light .outcome-card p {
      color: var(--muted);
    }
    @media (max-width: 820px) {
      .outcomes-grid.outcomes-grid--light .outcome-card {
        border-right: 0;
        border-bottom-color: var(--border);
      }
    }
/* ============================================================
   index.html scoped overrides (moved from inline <style> block)
   Monochromatic, single-accent (orange) + neutrals only.
   ============================================================ */

/* Choose-your-path — fully monochrome: one card style, single accent touch */
.path-selector-section { padding-top: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 34px) !important; padding-bottom: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 34px) !important; }
.path-selector {
  gap: 14px !important;
  margin-top: 20px !important;
}
.path-tile,
.path-student,
.path-sponsor,
.path-college {
  background: #fff !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  padding: 22px 22px 20px !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease !important;
}
.path-tile:hover,
.path-student:hover,
.path-sponsor:hover,
.path-college:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.06) !important;
}
.path-tile::after { display: none !important; }
.path-tile strong {
  font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}
.path-tile p {
  color: var(--muted) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}
.path-icon,
.path-student .path-icon,
.path-sponsor .path-icon,
.path-college .path-icon {
  width: 40px !important;
  height: 40px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  background: var(--cream) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
}
.path-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.path-link,
.path-student .path-link,
.path-sponsor .path-link,
.path-college .path-link {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  padding-top: 10px !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}
.path-tile:hover .path-link { color: var(--accent) !important; }

/* Tighten the section head above the tiles */
/* .path-selector-section .section-head,
.path-selector-section .cv-top { margin-bottom: 8px !important; } */

.community-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(234, 90, 42, 0.05), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(24, 21, 18, 0.04), transparent 40%) !important;
}
.community-card { border-color: var(--border) !important; }
.community-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink) !important;
  background: var(--paper) !important;
}
.community-icon {
  background: var(--paper) !important;
  border-color: var(--border) !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}
.community-link { color: var(--accent) !important; }

.lead-success { color: var(--ink) !important; }

.social-proof-section .logo-wall {
  background: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--border) !important;
  padding: 32px !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
}
.social-proof-section .logo-group {
  grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr !important;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.social-proof-section .logo-group:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}
.social-proof-section .logo-label { color: var(--muted) !important; }
.social-proof-section .logo-chip {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  color: var(--muted) !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px !important;
  min-height: 44px;
}
.social-proof-section .logo-chip:hover {
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  border-color: var(--ink) !important;
}
.social-proof-section .logo-chip--brand img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.social-proof-section .logo-chip--brand:hover img { opacity: 1; }
.social-proof-section .logo-chip--crest { padding: 6px 14px 6px 6px !important; }
.social-proof-section .logo-chip--crest .crest {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--ink);
  font: 700 0.72rem "Poppins", sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.social-proof-section .logo-chip--crest .crest-name {
  font: 600 0.88rem "Poppins", sans-serif;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.social-proof-section .logo-chip--crest:hover .crest-name { color: var(--ink); }

.urgency-panel--v2 {
  background: var(--cream) !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 6px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 40px 44px !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 40px !important;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
.urgency-panel--v2 h2 { color: var(--ink) !important; }
.urgency-panel--v2 h2 em {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-style: normal;
}
.urgency-panel--v2 p { color: var(--muted) !important; }
.urgency-panel--v2 .card-tag,
.urgency-panel--v2 .urgency-tag {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #fff !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
}
.urgency-panel--v2 .urgency-tag svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--accent); }

.urgency-progress {
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.urgency-progress-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.urgency-progress-bar span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.urgency-progress-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  font: 600 0.82rem "Poppins", sans-serif;
}
.urgency-progress-meta strong { color: var(--ink); }
.urgency-progress-meta span { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }

.urgency-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.countdown-label {
  font: 600 0.78rem "Poppins", sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.urgency-panel--v2 .countdown {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
  align-items: center;
}
.urgency-panel--v2 .countdown > div:not(.countdown-sep) {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 14px 6px !important;
}
.urgency-panel--v2 .countdown strong { color: var(--ink) !important; font-size: 1.7rem; }
.urgency-panel--v2 .countdown span { color: var(--muted) !important; }
.countdown-sep {
  font: 700 1.4rem "Poppins", sans-serif;
  color: var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}
.urgency-panel--v2 .urgency-actions .primary-btn {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.urgency-panel--v2 .urgency-actions .primary-btn svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.urgency-panel--v2 .urgency-actions .primary-btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .urgency-panel--v2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    padding: 32px 24px !important;
    border-left-width: 6px;
  }
  .urgency-panel--v2 .countdown { grid-template-columns: repeat(7, auto) !important; justify-content: center; }
}

.social-proof-section .testimonial,
.social-proof-section .testimonial:nth-child(1),
.social-proof-section .testimonial:nth-child(2),
.social-proof-section .testimonial:nth-child(3) {
  transform: none !important;
  background: var(--cream) !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
.social-proof-section .testimonial::before,
.social-proof-section .testimonial:nth-child(2)::before {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}
.social-proof-section .testimonial:nth-child(2) blockquote,
.social-proof-section .testimonial blockquote {
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}
.social-proof-section .testimonial:nth-child(2) cite,
.social-proof-section .testimonial cite {
  border-color: var(--border) !important;
}
.social-proof-section .testimonial:nth-child(2) cite strong,
.social-proof-section .testimonial cite strong {
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}
.social-proof-section .testimonial:nth-child(2) cite span,
.social-proof-section .testimonial cite span {
  color: var(--muted) !important;
}

.lead-panel--v2 {
  padding: 0 !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}
.lead-panel--v2 .lead-copy {
  padding: 48px 44px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  align-self: stretch;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.lead-panel--v2 .lead-form {
  padding: 40px 44px;
  background: #fff;
  align-self: stretch;
  height: 100%;
}
.lead-benefits {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 20px 0 24px;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.lead-benefits li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font: 500 0.98rem "Poppins", sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.lead-benefits svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex: 0 0 20px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.lead-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--muted);
  font: 500 0.86rem "Poppins", sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.lead-trust svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: 0 0 18px; color: var(--ink); }

.lead-form--v2 { gap: 14px !important; }
.lead-form-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.lead-form-head strong {
  font: 700 1.05rem "Poppins", sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.lead-form-head span {
  font: 500 0.82rem "Poppins", sans-serif;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.lead-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.lead-field label {
  font: 600 0.78rem "Poppins", sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.lead-submit {
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.lead-submit svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.lead-submit:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.lead-finecopy {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  font: 500 0.78rem "Poppins", sans-serif;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .lead-panel--v2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .lead-panel--v2 .lead-copy { padding: 32px 24px; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .lead-panel--v2 .lead-form { padding: 28px 24px; }
}

main > section:not(.hero) {
  padding-top: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 50px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 50px);
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
main > :is(section) + :is(section) { margin-top: 0; }
main > section.community-section {
  padding-top: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 50px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 50px);
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  main > section:not(.hero) {
    padding-top: clamp(50px, 5.5vw, 32px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(50px, 5.5vw, 32px);
  }
  main > section.community-section {
    padding-top: clamp(50px, 5.5vw, 32px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(50px, 5.5vw, 32px);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   Social proof — full responsive pass (tablet + phone)
   ============================================================ */

/* Tablet (<=1024px): testimonials 2-up, logos stay as label + chips row */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .social-proof-section .testimonial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logo-wall {
    padding: 24px !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logo-group {
    grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logo-chip--brand img { height: 28px; }
}

/* Small tablet (<=820px): testimonials 1-up, logo label stacks above chips */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .social-proof-section .testimonial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }
  .social-proof-section .testimonial {
    padding: 28px 22px 22px !important;
  }
  .social-proof-section .testimonial::before {
    font-size: 5rem !important;
    top: -12px;
    left: 14px;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logo-wall {
    padding: 20px !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logo-group {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logos {
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logo-chip {
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    min-height: 40px;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logo-chip--brand img { height: 24px; }
  .social-proof-section .logo-chip--crest .crest {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logo-chip--crest .crest-name {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

/* Phone (<=560px): tighten further, allow chips to wrap neatly */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .social-proof-section .logo-wall {
    padding: 18px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logo-label {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logos {
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logo-chip {
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    min-height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logo-chip--brand img { height: 20px; }
  .social-proof-section .logo-chip--crest {
    padding: 4px 10px 4px 4px !important;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logo-chip--crest .crest {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logo-chip--crest .crest-name {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .social-proof-section .testimonial {
    padding: 24px 18px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
  .social-proof-section .testimonial blockquote {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }
  .social-proof-section .testimonial cite strong {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }
}

/* Very small phone (<=360px): allow full flex wrap, no overflow */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .social-proof-section .logo-chip {
    padding: 6px 8px !important;
  }
  .social-proof-section .logo-chip--brand img { height: 18px; }
}