/* ============================================================
   SILVER SHIELD LLC — SHARED STYLESHEET
   Shield-Tech Hybrid: Medieval shield symbolism + cutting-edge tech
   Multi-page site: Home | Services | Story | Contact

   REQUIRED Google Fonts link in HTML <head>:
   <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Space+Grotesk:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Hard Reset --- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;overflow-x:hidden;font-size:16px}
body{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  background:var(--bg-deep);
  color:#94a3b8;
  line-height:1.75;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
}
img,svg{display:block;max-width:100%}
button,input,select,textarea{font:inherit}
a{color:var(--gold);text-decoration:none;transition:color .3s ease}
a:hover{color:var(--gold-light)}
::selection{background:rgba(232,184,76,.2);color:#f0e4be}

/* --- Design Tokens (Shield-Tech Hybrid) --- */
:root{
  --bg-deep:#0a0a1a;
  --bg-primary:#0f1019;
  --bg-elevated:#141420;
  --bg-card:#1a1a2e;
  --bg-card-hover:#1e1e34;
  --bg-alt:#0c0c18;
  --bg-section-light:#12121e;
  --border-subtle:rgba(148,163,184,.08);
  --border-medium:rgba(148,163,184,.12);
  --border-strong:rgba(148,163,184,.20);

  --silver-50:#f0f0f6;
  --silver-100:#e2e8f0;
  --silver-200:#cbd5e1;
  --silver-300:#94a3b8;
  --silver-400:#64748b;
  --silver-500:#475569;
  --silver-600:#334155;

  --gold:#e8b84c;
  --gold-light:#f0d078;
  --gold-pale:#f5e6b8;
  --gold-dark:#d4a029;
  --gold-glow:rgba(232,184,76,.30);
  --gold-glow-strong:rgba(232,184,76,.55);
  --gold-subtle:rgba(232,184,76,.08);

  --accent-cyan:#00d4ff;
  --cyan-glow:rgba(0,212,255,.25);
  --cyan-subtle:rgba(0,212,255,.06);
  --accent-purple:rgba(124,58,237,.08);

  --font-display:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;
  --font-body:'Inter',sans-serif;

  --space-xs:.5rem;
  --space-sm:1rem;
  --space-md:2rem;
  --space-lg:4rem;
  --space-xl:6rem;
  --space-2xl:10rem;

  --max-w:1200px;
  --max-w-narrow:800px;
  --max-w-text:640px;

  --ease-out-expo:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --ease-out-back:cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  --ease-smooth:cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

/* --- Reduced Motion --- */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation-duration:.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count:1 !important;
    transition-duration:.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior:auto !important;
  }
}

/* --- Scan-line Overlay (replaces grain texture) --- */
body::after{
  content:'';position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9998;pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.03;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 2px,
    rgba(148,163,184,.08) 2px,
    rgba(148,163,184,.08) 4px
  );
}

/* --- Typography --- */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--silver-50);
  line-height:1.25;
}

/* --- Utility --- */
.container{max-width:var(--max-w);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--space-md)}
.text-gold{color:var(--gold)}
.visually-hidden{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap}

/* ============================================================
   VISUAL ELEMENTS — Tech grid, depth layers, ambient glow
   ============================================================ */

/* Tech grid background — replaces bg-geometry */
.bg-geometry{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;z-index:0;
}
.bg-geometry::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,212,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,212,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:60px 60px;
  animation:gridPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.bg-geometry::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(232,184,76,.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(232,184,76,.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:60px 60px;
  background-position:30px 30px;
  animation:gridPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite 4s;
}
@keyframes gridPulse{
  0%,100%{opacity:.4}
  50%{opacity:1}
}

/* Diagonal light streak — tech beam */
.bg-streak{
  position:absolute;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
  width:200%;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(0,212,255,.02) 20%,
    rgba(0,212,255,.05) 40%,
    rgba(232,184,76,.04) 50%,
    rgba(0,212,255,.05) 60%,
    rgba(0,212,255,.02) 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform-origin:center;
}
.bg-streak--1{top:30%;left:-50%;transform:rotate(-15deg)}
.bg-streak--2{top:65%;left:-50%;transform:rotate(-8deg);opacity:.6}

/* Diamond grid pattern — now tech grid dots */
.bg-diamonds{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;opacity:.04;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, var(--accent-cyan) .5px, transparent 0);
  background-size:40px 40px;
}

/* Subtle concentric circles — tech radar rings */
.bg-rings{
  position:absolute;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(0,212,255,.04);
  animation:ringPulse 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.bg-rings::before,.bg-rings::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(0,212,255,.03);
}
.bg-rings::before{inset:15%}
.bg-rings::after{inset:35%}
@keyframes ringPulse{
  0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.5}
  50%{transform:scale(1.05);opacity:.8}
}

/* Floating gradient orbs for visual depth */
.gradient-orb{
  position:absolute;border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none;
  filter:blur(100px);opacity:.10;z-index:0;
}
.gradient-orb--gold{background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--gold) 0%,transparent 70%)}
.gradient-orb--silver{background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--accent-cyan) 0%,transparent 70%)}
.gradient-orb--purple{background:radial-gradient(circle,#7c3aed 0%,transparent 70%)}

/* Hero mesh background — tech ambient glow */
.hero-mesh{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;z-index:0;
}
.hero-mesh::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  top:-20%;left:-10%;width:60%;height:80%;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(232,184,76,.06) 0%,transparent 60%);
  animation:meshFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero-mesh::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  bottom:-10%;right:-10%;width:50%;height:70%;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(0,212,255,.04) 0%,transparent 60%);
  animation:meshFloat 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
@keyframes meshFloat{
  0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}
  100%{transform:translate(30px,-20px) scale(1.1)}
}

/* Dot grid pattern for sections */
.dot-grid{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
  opacity:.05;
  background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px,var(--silver-500) .5px,transparent 0);
  background-size:32px 32px;
}

/* Section alternating backgrounds */
.section-alt{background:var(--bg-alt);position:relative}
.section-light{background:var(--bg-section-light);position:relative}

/* Glow line divider between sections */
.glow-divider{
  width:100%;height:1px;position:relative;overflow:visible;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 5%,var(--border-medium) 30%,var(--cyan-glow) 50%,var(--border-medium) 70%,transparent 95%);
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
   ============================================================ */
.scroll-progress{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;
  width:0%;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--silver-400),var(--silver-100),var(--silver-400));
  z-index:10001;
  transition:none;
  will-change:width;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.nav{
  position:fixed;top:2px;left:0;right:0;z-index:10000;
  padding:1.2rem 2.5rem;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  background:rgba(10,10,26,.0);
  backdrop-filter:blur(0px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(0px);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:background .6s ease,padding .4s ease,backdrop-filter .6s ease,border-color .6s ease;
}
.nav.scrolled{
  background:rgba(10,10,26,.92);
  backdrop-filter:blur(24px) saturate(1.2);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(24px) saturate(1.2);
  border-bottom-color:var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top:.8rem;padding-bottom:.8rem;
}
.nav-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;position:relative;text-decoration:none}
.nav-logo-shield{width:32px;height:38px;transition:filter .4s ease}
.nav-logo:hover .nav-logo-shield{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 14px var(--gold-glow))}
.nav-brand{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.85rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--silver-100);
  text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;
}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:2.5rem;align-items:center}
.nav-links a{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--silver-400);transition:color .3s ease;
  position:relative;font-weight:500;
}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;bottom:-6px;left:0;right:0;
  height:1px;background:var(--gold);
  transform:scaleX(0);transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out-expo);
  transform-origin:left;
}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.nav-links a:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--gold)}
.nav-links a.active::after{transform:scaleX(1)}

.nav-cta{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.68rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.7rem 1.8rem;
  border:1px solid var(--gold);
  color:var(--gold);
  border-radius:4px;
  transition:all .4s ease;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  font-weight:500;
}
.nav-cta::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:var(--gold);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out-expo);
  z-index:0;
}
.nav-cta span{position:relative;z-index:1}
.nav-cta:hover{color:var(--bg-deep);border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 20px var(--gold-glow)}
.nav-cta:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* Mobile nav */
.nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:none;padding:.5rem;position:relative;z-index:10}
.nav-toggle span{display:block;width:22px;height:1.5px;background:var(--silver-300);margin:5px 0;transition:all .4s var(--ease-out-expo)}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1){transform:rotate(45deg) translate(4px,4px)}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;transform:translateX(-10px)}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3){transform:rotate(-45deg) translate(5px,-5px)}

@media(max-width:768px){
  .nav{padding:.85rem 1.25rem}
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed;top:0;right:0;
    width:min(320px,85vw);height:100vh;height:100dvh;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;gap:2.2rem;
    background:rgba(10,10,26,.97);
    backdrop-filter:blur(30px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(30px);
    transform:translateX(100%);
    transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out-expo);
    border-left:1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding:0 3rem;
  }
  .nav-links.open{transform:translateX(0)}
  .nav-links a{font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.06em}
  .nav-cta{margin-top:1rem}
  .nav-toggle{display:block}
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero{
  min-height:100vh;min-height:100dvh;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  text-align:center;
  padding:var(--space-2xl) var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
/* Animated tech grid background */
.hero::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,212,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,212,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(rgba(232,184,76,.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(232,184,76,.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:80px 80px, 80px 80px, 40px 40px, 40px 40px;
  animation:heroGridPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes heroGridPulse{
  0%,100%{opacity:.3}
  50%{opacity:.7}
}
.hero::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;
  height:250px;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,var(--bg-deep));
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* --- Hero Shield --- */
.hero-shield-wrap{
  position:relative;
  width:clamp(120px,18vw,180px);
  margin-bottom:2.5rem;
  opacity:0;
  cursor:pointer;
}
/* Radial glow behind shield */
.hero-shield-wrap::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:300%;height:300%;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(232,184,76,.08) 0%,rgba(0,212,255,.03) 40%,transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:-1;
}
.hero-shield{
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  transition:filter 1.2s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  filter:saturate(0.2) brightness(0.45) blur(0.4px)
    drop-shadow(0 4px 30px rgba(0,212,255,.05));
}
.hero-shield-wrap:hover .hero-shield{
  filter:saturate(1) brightness(1.15) blur(0px)
    drop-shadow(0 4px 50px rgba(200,200,220,.35))
    drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(232,184,76,.2));
}

/* Animated wavy shimmer overlay on the shield */
.hero-shield-shimmer{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  overflow:hidden;
  mask-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 160 192'%3E%3Cpath d='M80 8L12 30v56c0 38 68 90 68 90s68-52 68-90V30L80 8z' fill='white'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  -webkit-mask-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 160 192'%3E%3Cpath d='M80 8L12 30v56c0 38 68 90 68 90s68-52 68-90V30L80 8z' fill='white'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mask-size:contain;-webkit-mask-size:contain;
  mask-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-mask-repeat:no-repeat;
  mask-position:center;-webkit-mask-position:center;
}
.hero-shield-shimmer::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  top:-100%;left:-60%;width:220%;height:300%;
  background:linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    transparent 20%,
    rgba(0,212,255,.03) 30%,
    rgba(0,212,255,.06) 40%,
    rgba(255,255,255,.12) 45%,
    rgba(0,212,255,.06) 50%,
    rgba(0,212,255,.03) 60%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  animation:shieldWave 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-shield-wrap:hover .hero-shield-shimmer::before{
  background:linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    transparent 20%,
    rgba(0,212,255,.08) 30%,
    rgba(232,184,76,.15) 40%,
    rgba(255,255,255,.35) 45%,
    rgba(232,184,76,.15) 50%,
    rgba(0,212,255,.08) 60%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  animation:shieldWaveBright 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shieldWave{
  0%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg)}
  50%{transform:translateY(25%) rotate(2deg)}
  100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg)}
}
@keyframes shieldWaveBright{
  0%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg)}
  50%{transform:translateY(30%) rotate(1deg)}
  100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg)}
}

/* Star hidden by default, revealed on hover */
.hero-shield .shield-star{
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 1s ease, transform 1s var(--ease-out-back);
  transform:scale(.3) rotate(-90deg);
  transform-origin:center;
}
.hero-shield-wrap:hover .shield-star{
  opacity:1;
  transform:scale(1) rotate(0);
}

/* Hero title — now silver baseline; per-letter gold glimmer driven by .shimmer-text on hover */
.hero-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6.5vw,5.2rem);
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  line-height:1.08;
  margin-bottom:1.5rem;
  position:relative;
  color:#d4d4dc;
  opacity:0;
}
/* Subtle continuous silver shimmer overlay across the title */
.hero-title::after{
  content:'Silver Shield';
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 15%,
    rgba(232,232,240,.04) 30%,
    rgba(240,240,246,.20) 44%,
    rgba(245,245,250,.32) 50%,
    rgba(240,240,246,.20) 56%,
    rgba(232,232,240,.04) 70%,
    transparent 85%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  background-clip:text;
  background-size:400% 100%;
  animation:titleShimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes titleShimmer{
  0%{background-position:250% 0}
  100%{background-position:-250% 0}
}

.hero-tagline{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2.3vw,1.5rem);
  font-weight:400;
  font-style:normal;
  color:var(--silver-400);
  margin-bottom:1.2rem;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  opacity:0;
}
.hero-sub{
  font-size:clamp(.95rem,1.7vw,1.12rem);
  color:var(--silver-500);
  max-width:560px;
  margin:0 auto 3rem;
  line-height:1.85;
  opacity:0;
}
.hero-cta{opacity:0}

/* Button */
.btn{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.9rem 2.8rem;
  background:transparent;
  border:1px solid var(--gold);
  color:var(--gold);
  border-radius:4px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:color .4s ease,border-color .4s ease,box-shadow .4s ease;
  display:inline-block;
  font-weight:500;
}
.btn::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-dark));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out-expo);
  z-index:0;
}
.btn span{position:relative;z-index:1}
.btn:hover{color:var(--bg-deep);border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 30px var(--gold-glow)}
.btn:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.btn-lg{padding:1.1rem 3.5rem;font-size:.82rem}

/* Scroll indicator */
.scroll-hint{
  position:absolute;bottom:2.5rem;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
  opacity:0;
}
.scroll-hint-line{
  width:1px;height:40px;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--accent-cyan),transparent);
  animation:scrollLine 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollLine{0%,100%{transform:scaleY(.3);opacity:.3}50%{transform:scaleY(1);opacity:.6}}
.scroll-hint span{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.55rem;
  letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--silver-600);font-weight:500;
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION PRIMITIVES
   ============================================================ */
.section{padding:var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);max-width:var(--max-w);margin:0 auto}
.section-eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.65rem;
  letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent-cyan);text-align:center;
  margin-bottom:.6rem;display:block;
  font-weight:500;
}
.section-heading{
  font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4.5vw,3rem);
  text-align:center;margin-bottom:.5rem;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.section-sub{
  text-align:center;
  color:var(--silver-400);
  font-size:1.08rem;
  max-width:var(--max-w-text);
  margin:0 auto;
  line-height:1.85;
}
.divider{
  width:80px;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);
  margin:2rem auto 0;
}
.divider-lg{margin:3rem auto var(--space-xl)}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES
   ============================================================ */
.services-section{
  padding:var(--space-xl) 0;
  position:relative;
}
.services-section::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 10%,var(--border-subtle) 50%,transparent 90%);
}
.services-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:1px;
  background:var(--border-subtle);
  max-width:var(--max-w);
  margin:0 auto;
  border:1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius:8px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
/* Glassmorphism service cards */
.service-card{
  background:rgba(20,20,32,.6);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  padding:clamp(2.5rem,4vw,4rem) clamp(2rem,3vw,3rem);
  position:relative;
  transition:background .5s ease,transform .3s ease,box-shadow .5s ease,border-color .5s ease;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
.service-card:hover{
  background:rgba(30,30,52,.7);
  box-shadow:0 0 30px var(--gold-glow),0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  border-color:rgba(232,184,76,.15);
}
/* Animated silver sweep on hover top line */
.service-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;
  height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#7a7a86,#c8c8d4,#ececf2,#c8c8d4,#7a7a86);
  background-size:200% 100%;
  transform:scaleX(0);
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease-out-expo);
  transform-origin:left;
}
.service-card:hover::before{
  transform:scaleX(1);
  animation:cardTopSweep 2.4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes cardTopSweep{
  0%{background-position:0% 0}
  100%{background-position:200% 0}
}
.service-card::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%,rgba(232,184,76,.03) 0%,transparent 70%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s ease;pointer-events:none;
}
.service-card:hover::after{opacity:1}

.service-icon-wrap{
  width:56px;height:56px;
  margin-bottom:1.8rem;
  position:relative;
}
.service-icon-wrap svg{width:100%;height:100%;color:var(--gold)}
/* Service number in cyan */
.service-number{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom:.8rem;display:block;
  font-weight:600;
}
.service-card h3{
  font-size:clamp(1rem,1.5vw,1.18rem);
  letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:1.2rem;line-height:1.4;
  font-weight:600;
}
.service-card p{
  color:var(--silver-400);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.85;
}
.service-card .service-detail{
  margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1.5rem;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size:.92rem;color:var(--silver-500);line-height:1.8;
}
.service-card .btn{margin-top:2rem;width:100%;text-align:center}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* --- Service Detail Items (services.html detail sections) --- */
.service-details{max-width:var(--max-w-text);margin:0 auto}
.service-detail-item{margin-bottom:2rem}
.service-detail-item h4{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.85rem;
  letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--silver-200);margin-bottom:.6rem;
  font-weight:600;
}
.service-detail-item p{color:var(--silver-400);line-height:1.85}

/* ============================================================
   STORY SCENES (story.html)
   ============================================================ */
.story-section{position:relative;padding:var(--space-lg) 0 0}
.story-intro{
  max-width:var(--max-w-text);margin:0 auto;
  text-align:center;
  padding:0 var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
}
.story-intro p{font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--silver-400);line-height:1.9;font-style:italic}

.scene{
  min-height:100vh;min-height:100dvh;
  display:flex;align-items:center;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.scene-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.scene-content{
  max-width:var(--max-w);width:100%;margin:0 auto;
  padding:var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:clamp(2rem,6vw,5rem);align-items:center;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.scene:nth-child(even) .scene-content{direction:rtl}
.scene:nth-child(even) .scene-content > *{direction:ltr}

.scene-visual{position:relative}
.scene-img-placeholder{
  width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;
  background:var(--bg-elevated);border:1px solid var(--border-medium);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:1rem;
  border-radius:8px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.scene-img-placeholder::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(0,212,255,.03) 0%,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none;
}
.scene-img-placeholder img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0}
.scene-img-placeholder .placeholder-icon{width:48px;height:48px;opacity:.15}
.scene-img-placeholder .placeholder-text{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--silver-600);text-align:center;max-width:200px;
  font-weight:500;
}

.scene-chapter{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.65rem;letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent-cyan);margin-bottom:.8rem;display:block;
  font-weight:500;
}
.scene-text h3{
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3.5vw,2.4rem);margin-bottom:1.3rem;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.3;
}
.scene-text p{color:var(--silver-300);font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.95}
.scene-text blockquote{
  margin-top:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;
  border-left:2px solid var(--gold);
  font-style:italic;color:var(--silver-400);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.85;
}
.scene-glow{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity 2s ease}

@media(max-width:768px){
  .scene{min-height:auto}
  .scene-content,.scene:nth-child(even) .scene-content{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;direction:ltr;
    padding:var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);text-align:center;
  }
  .scene-visual{max-width:400px;margin:0 auto}
  .scene-img-placeholder{aspect-ratio:16/10}
}

/* ============================================================
   BRIDGE
   ============================================================ */
.bridge{
  padding:var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);text-align:center;
  position:relative;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg-deep) 0%,var(--bg-primary) 50%,var(--bg-deep) 100%);
}
.bridge-inner{max-width:var(--max-w-narrow);margin:0 auto}
.bridge h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3.5vw,2.2rem);margin-bottom:1.5rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.35}
.bridge p{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--silver-400);line-height:1.9;margin-bottom:1rem}

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS
   ============================================================ */
.process{padding:var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);max-width:var(--max-w-narrow);margin:0 auto}
.process-steps{
  margin-top:var(--space-lg);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3.5rem;position:relative;
}
.process-line{position:absolute;left:23px;top:0;bottom:0;width:1px;background:var(--border-medium)}
.process-line-fill{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:0%;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--gold),var(--accent-cyan));transition:none}
.process-step{display:flex;gap:2rem;align-items:flex-start;position:relative}
.step-marker{
  width:48px;height:48px;flex-shrink:0;
  border:1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius:6px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--silver-500);background:var(--bg-deep);
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  transition:border-color .6s ease,color .6s ease,box-shadow .6s ease;
  font-weight:600;
}
.step-marker.lit{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 20px var(--gold-glow)}
.step-body h4{font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:.6rem;font-weight:600}
.step-body p{color:var(--silver-400);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.85}

/* ============================================================
   RESULTS / SOCIAL PROOF
   ============================================================ */
.results-section{padding:var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.results-section::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg-deep),var(--bg-primary),var(--bg-deep));pointer-events:none;
}
.results-inner{max-width:var(--max-w);margin:0 auto;position:relative;z-index:2}
.results-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:2rem;margin-top:var(--space-lg)}
.result-card{
  background:rgba(20,20,32,.6);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:2.5rem 2rem;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color .5s ease,transform .3s ease,box-shadow .5s ease;
}
.result-card:hover{border-color:rgba(232,184,76,.2);transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 0 25px var(--gold-glow)}
.result-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--accent-cyan));
  transform:scaleX(0);transition:transform .6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.result-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.result-metric{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.result-label{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--silver-300);margin-bottom:1rem;font-weight:500}
.result-desc{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--silver-500);line-height:1.75}

@media(max-width:768px){.results-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-section{padding:var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);max-width:var(--max-w-narrow);margin:0 auto}
.faq-list{margin-top:var(--space-lg);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-subtle)}
.faq-item:first-child{border-top:1px solid var(--border-subtle)}
.faq-trigger{
  width:100%;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  padding:1.5rem 0;background:none;border:none;text-align:left;gap:2rem;
}
.faq-trigger h4{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(.85rem,1.3vw,1rem);
  letter-spacing:.01em;color:var(--silver-200);font-weight:500;transition:color .3s ease;line-height:1.4;
}
.faq-trigger:hover h4{color:var(--gold)}
.faq-icon{width:20px;height:20px;flex-shrink:0;position:relative}
.faq-icon::before,.faq-icon::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;background:var(--silver-500);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out-expo),background .3s ease;
}
.faq-icon::before{width:14px;height:1px;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%)}
.faq-icon::after{width:1px;height:14px;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%)}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon::after{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(90deg)}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon::before,.faq-item.open .faq-icon::after{background:var(--gold)}
.faq-answer{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .5s var(--ease-out-expo),padding .5s ease}
.faq-answer-inner{padding:0 0 1.8rem;color:var(--silver-400);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.85}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT FORM
   ============================================================ */
.register-section{padding:var(--space-2xl) var(--space-md);position:relative}
.register-section::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;
  width:min(700px,120vw);height:min(700px,120vw);transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(232,184,76,.02) 0%,transparent 65%);pointer-events:none;
}
.register-inner{max-width:560px;margin:0 auto;position:relative;z-index:2}
.reg-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.6rem;margin-top:var(--space-lg)}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.2rem}
@media(max-width:500px){.form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.form-field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.45rem}
.form-field label{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.65rem;letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--silver-500);
  font-weight:500;
}
.form-field input,.form-field select,.form-field textarea{
  font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:1.02rem;padding:1rem 1.25rem;
  background:rgba(20,20,32,.6);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius:6px;
  color:var(--silver-100);outline:none;
  transition:border-color .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.form-field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:100px;line-height:1.7}
.form-field input::placeholder,.form-field textarea::placeholder{color:var(--silver-600);font-style:normal}
.form-field input:focus,.form-field select:focus,.form-field textarea:focus{
  border-color:var(--accent-cyan);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(0,212,255,.08);
}
.form-field select{
  appearance:none;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%236e6e7e' fill='none' stroke-width='1.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 1.25rem center;
}
.form-field select option{background:var(--bg-elevated);color:var(--silver-100)}
.form-field.error input,.form-field.error select,.form-field.error textarea{border-color:#ef4444}
.form-field .error-msg{font-size:.75rem;color:#f87171;font-style:normal;display:none}
.form-field.error .error-msg{display:block}
.form-note{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--silver-600);text-align:center;margin-top:.5rem;font-style:normal}

.form-success{display:none;text-align:center;padding:3rem 2rem}
.form-success.show{display:block}
.form-success h3{font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:1rem}
.form-success p{color:var(--silver-400);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.8}

/* ============================================================
   CELEBRATION OVERLAY
   ============================================================ */
.celebration{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:100001;
  background:rgba(10,10,26,.96);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .7s ease;
}
.celebration.active{opacity:1;pointer-events:all}
.cel-star{
  width:clamp(140px,30vw,220px);height:auto;opacity:0;
  transform:scale(0) rotate(-180deg);
  transition:opacity 1.2s ease .3s,transform 1.4s var(--ease-out-back) .3s;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 80px var(--gold-glow-strong)) drop-shadow(0 0 160px rgba(0,212,255,.1));
}
.celebration.active .cel-star{opacity:1;transform:scale(1) rotate(0)}
.cel-text{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.4rem,4vw,2.6rem);
  letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--gold);margin-top:2.5rem;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .9s ease 1.2s,transform .9s ease 1.2s;
  font-weight:600;
}
.celebration.active .cel-text{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.cel-sub{font-size:1rem;color:var(--silver-600);margin-top:1rem;opacity:0;transition:opacity .6s ease 2s;font-style:normal}
.celebration.active .cel-sub{opacity:1}
.cel-dismiss{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--silver-600);margin-top:3rem;opacity:0;transition:opacity .6s ease 2.5s;
  font-weight:500;
}
.celebration.active .cel-dismiss{opacity:1}
.cel-particle{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer{
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-subtle);background:var(--bg-primary);
  padding:var(--space-xl) var(--space-md) var(--space-md);
}
.footer-inner{
  max-width:var(--max-w);margin:0 auto;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:3rem;
}
.footer-brand-col{}
.footer-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem;text-decoration:none}
.footer-logo svg{width:24px;height:28px}
.footer-logo span{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--silver-200);font-weight:600;
}
.footer-desc{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--silver-500);line-height:1.8;max-width:280px}
.footer-col h5{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.65rem;letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--silver-400);margin-bottom:1.2rem;font-weight:600;
}
.footer-col a{display:block;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--silver-500);margin-bottom:.7rem;transition:color .3s ease;}
.footer-col a:hover{color:var(--gold)}

.footer-bottom{
  max-width:var(--max-w);margin:var(--space-lg) auto 0;padding-top:2rem;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;
}
.footer-copy{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--silver-600);letter-spacing:.02em}
.footer-socials{display:flex;gap:1.5rem}
.footer-socials a{color:var(--silver-600);transition:color .3s ease;}
.footer-socials a:hover{color:var(--accent-cyan)}
.footer-socials svg{width:18px;height:18px}

/* Back to top */
.back-to-top{
  position:fixed;bottom:2rem;right:2rem;
  width:44px;height:44px;background:var(--bg-elevated);border:1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius:6px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  z-index:9997;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);
  transition:opacity .4s ease,transform .4s ease,border-color .3s ease,background .3s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.back-to-top.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);pointer-events:all}
.back-to-top:hover{border-color:var(--accent-cyan);background:var(--bg-card);box-shadow:0 0 15px var(--cyan-glow)}
.back-to-top svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--silver-400);transition:color .3s ease}
.back-to-top:hover svg{color:var(--accent-cyan)}

@media(max-width:768px){
  .footer-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:2.5rem}
  .footer-brand-col{grid-column:1/-1}
  .footer-desc{max-width:100%}
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
  .back-to-top{bottom:1.2rem;right:1.2rem;width:40px;height:40px}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .footer-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  :root{--space-xl:4rem;--space-2xl:6rem}
  .hero{padding-top:7rem}
  .section{padding:var(--space-lg) 1rem}
}
@media(max-width:375px){
  .hero-title{letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .nav-brand{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.04em}
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (for inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero{
  padding:calc(var(--space-2xl) + 2rem) var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
  text-align:center;position:relative;
  min-height:40vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.page-hero::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:150px;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,var(--bg-deep));pointer-events:none;
}
.page-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem);
  letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:1rem;
}
.page-hero p{
  font-size:clamp(1rem,2vw,1.2rem);
  color:var(--silver-400);max-width:var(--max-w-text);line-height:1.85;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.about-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem);align-items:center;
  max-width:var(--max-w);margin:0 auto;
  padding:var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);
}
.about-text h2{
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.2rem);letter-spacing:-.01em;
  margin-bottom:1.5rem;line-height:1.3;
}
.about-text p{color:var(--silver-300);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.9;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.about-text p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.about-visual{
  position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  min-height:300px;
}
.about-visual-card{
  background:rgba(20,20,32,.6);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:3rem 2.5rem;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;width:100%;
}
.about-visual-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#c8c8d4,#ececf2,#c8c8d4,transparent);
}
.about-stat{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4rem);
  font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;margin-bottom:.3rem;
}
.about-stat-label{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.65rem;letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--silver-400);font-weight:500;
}
.about-values{
  max-width:var(--max-w);margin:0 auto;
  padding:var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);
}
.about-values-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:2rem;margin-top:var(--space-lg);
}
/* Value cards — glassmorphism */
.about-value-card{
  background:rgba(20,20,32,.6);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:2.5rem 2rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color .5s ease,transform .3s ease,box-shadow .5s ease;
}
.about-value-card:hover{border-color:rgba(232,184,76,.2);transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 0 25px var(--gold-glow)}
.about-value-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;
  height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#7a7a86,#c8c8d4,#ececf2,#c8c8d4,#7a7a86);
  background-size:200% 100%;
  transform:scaleX(0);
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease-out-expo);
  transform-origin:left;
}
.about-value-card:hover::before{
  transform:scaleX(1);
  animation:cardTopSweep 2s linear infinite;
}
.about-value-card h3{
  font-size:clamp(.9rem,1.3vw,1.05rem);letter-spacing:.02em;
  text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:1rem;line-height:1.4;
  font-weight:600;
}
.about-value-card p{color:var(--silver-400);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.85}
.about-value-icon{
  width:48px;height:48px;margin-bottom:1.5rem;color:var(--gold);
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}
  .about-values-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ============================================================
   LOADING SCREEN
   ============================================================ */
.loader{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:100000;
  background:var(--bg-deep);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  transition:opacity .8s ease,visibility .8s ease;
}
.loader-shield{width:60px;height:72px;opacity:0;transform:scale(.7)}
.loader-bar{
  width:120px;height:2px;background:var(--border-medium);
  margin-top:2rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden;opacity:0;
  border-radius:1px;
}
.loader-bar-fill{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      transparent 30%,
      rgba(232,184,76,.95) 50%,
      transparent 70%,
      transparent 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      #8a8a96 0%,
      #c0c0cc 25%,
      #ececf2 50%,
      #c0c0cc 75%,
      #8a8a96 100%);
  background-size:200% 100%, 100% 100%;
  background-repeat:no-repeat, no-repeat;
  background-position:-100% 0, 0 0;
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  animation:loaderGoldGlimmer 1.6s linear infinite;
  box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(232,184,76,.25);
}
@keyframes loaderGoldGlimmer{
  0%{background-position:-100% 0, 0 0}
  100%{background-position:200% 0, 0 0}
}
.loader-text{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.65rem;letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--silver-600);margin-top:1rem;opacity:0;
  font-weight:500;
}

/* ============================================================
   STORY PAGE — storybook layout with image scenes
   (story.html only — uses Cormorant Garamond serif for body)
   ============================================================ */

/* Storybook font family — only on the story page */
body[data-page="story"]{
  --font-story:'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
}

/* --- Story hero --- */
.story-hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:calc(var(--space-2xl) + 2rem) var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
  min-height:80vh;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  text-align:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.story-hero::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:180px;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,var(--bg-deep));pointer-events:none;
}
.story-hero-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  max-width:var(--max-w-text);
  margin:0 auto;
}
.story-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,6vw,4.4rem);
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  margin:.6rem 0 1.2rem;
  line-height:1.1;
}

/* --- Hero header overrides for The Story page --- */
.story-hero-eyebrow{
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,6vw,4rem);
  letter-spacing:.15em;
  line-height:1.05;
  margin-bottom:1.4rem;
}
.story-hero h1.story-hero-script{
  font-family:'Tangerine',cursive;
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  margin:.4rem 0 0;
  color:var(--silver-200);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--silver-100) 0%,var(--silver-300) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(203,213,225,.18));
}
.story-hero-sub{
  font-family:var(--font-story);
  font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2.2vw,1.5rem);
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--silver-300);
  line-height:1.6;
  margin-bottom:1.8rem;
}
.story-hero-prelude{
  font-family:var(--font-story);
  font-size:clamp(1rem,1.6vw,1.18rem);
  color:var(--silver-400);
  line-height:1.85;
  font-style:italic;
  max-width:520px;
  margin:1.6rem auto 0;
}

/* --- Decorative star divider used in hero & lesson scene --- */
.story-divider{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  gap:1rem;
  margin:1.5rem auto;
  max-width:280px;
}
.story-divider > span:first-child,
.story-divider > span:last-child{
  flex:1;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);
}
.story-divider .story-star{
  font-size:1.2rem;
  color:var(--gold);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(232,184,76,.6));
  animation:storyStarTwinkle 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes storyStarTwinkle{
  0%,100%{opacity:.8;transform:scale(1)}
  50%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.15) rotate(8deg)}
}

/* --- Story scene (each chapter) --- */
.story-scene{
  position:relative;
  padding:clamp(4rem,9vw,7rem) var(--space-md);
  overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.story-scene:nth-child(even){
  background:var(--bg-alt);
}
.story-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;z-index:0}
.story-scene-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  max-width:var(--max-w);
  margin:0 auto;
  display:grid;
  /* minmax(0,1fr) lets grid columns shrink below their content's natural
     width — without this, long words refuse to wrap and the column
     overflows or text gets clipped. */
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,5rem);
  align-items:center;
}
.story-scene-inner > *{
  min-width:0;       /* allow grid children to shrink */
  overflow-wrap:break-word;
}
.story-scene-inner.reverse{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}
.story-scene-inner.reverse > .story-scene-visual{order:1}
.story-scene-inner.reverse > .story-scene-text{order:2}

/* --- Chapter label --- */
.story-chapter{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:1rem;
  font-weight:600;
  position:relative;
  padding-left:2.4rem;
}
.story-chapter::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  left:0;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:2rem;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold));
}

/* --- Scene heading --- */
.story-scene-text h2{
  font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.8vw,2.8rem);
  line-height:1.18;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  margin-bottom:1.5rem;
}

/* --- Scene body copy (storybook serif) --- */
.story-scene-text p,
.story-final-text p{
  font-family:var(--font-story);
  color:var(--silver-200);
  font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.4vw,1.18rem);
  line-height:1.85;
  margin-bottom:1.1rem;
}
.story-scene-text p:last-child,
.story-final-text p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}

.story-lead{
  font-size:clamp(1.12rem,1.55vw,1.28rem) !important;
  color:#d4d4dc !important;
}
/* Drop cap on the first letter of each scene's opening paragraph */
.story-dropcap{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  float:left;
  font-size:3.6rem;
  line-height:.9;
  padding:.35rem .55rem 0 0;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:600;
  text-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(232,184,76,.4);
}

/* --- Inline em / strong --- */
.story-scene-text em,
.story-final-text em{
  color:#d4d4dc;
  font-style:italic;
}
.story-scene-text strong,
.story-final-text strong{
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:600;
}

/* --- Blockquote (dialogue / key line) --- */
.story-scene-text blockquote,
.story-final-text blockquote{
  font-family:var(--font-story);
  font-style:italic;
  margin:1.6rem 0;
  padding:1.1rem 1.4rem;
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
  color:#e8d48b;
  font-size:clamp(1.08rem,1.5vw,1.25rem);
  line-height:1.55;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(232,184,76,.06),transparent);
  border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;
}

/* --- Image frame --- */
.story-img-frame{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:8px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--bg-elevated);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.5),
             0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease-out-expo),box-shadow .6s ease;
}
.story-img-frame:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 35px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.6),
             0 0 30px rgba(232,184,76,.18);
}
.story-img-frame::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;
  height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#c8c8d4,#ececf2,#c8c8d4,transparent);
  z-index:3;
}
.story-img-frame::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;
  height:60%;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(10,10,26,.45),transparent);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:2;
}
.story-img-placeholder{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}
.story-img-placeholder img{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
  z-index:1;
}
.story-img-fallback{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:1rem;
  padding:2rem;
  text-align:center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(232,184,76,.04) 0%,transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#16161e 0%,#1a1a2a 100%);
  z-index:0;
}
.story-img-fallback .story-img-icon{
  width:64px;height:64px;
  color:var(--silver-400);
  opacity:.5;
}
.story-img-fallback .story-img-text{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:.62rem;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--silver-300);
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.8;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;
}
.story-img-fallback .story-img-text span{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  text-transform:none;
  color:var(--silver-500);
  font-weight:400;
  line-height:1.6;
  max-width:300px;
  margin:0 auto;
}
.story-img-fallback .story-img-filename{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:.55rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--silver-600);
  font-weight:500;
}
.story-img-fallback .story-img-filename code{
  font-family:'Menlo','Monaco','Courier New',monospace;
  background:rgba(232,184,76,.08);
  color:var(--gold);
  padding:.15rem .45rem;
  border-radius:3px;
  font-size:.62rem;
  letter-spacing:0;
  text-transform:none;
  /* Long paths should wrap inside the narrow placeholder */
  word-break:break-all;
  display:inline-block;
  max-width:100%;
}

/* --- Final scene (lesson) — center stacked layout --- */
.scene-final{
  padding:clamp(5rem,10vw,8rem) var(--space-md) clamp(4rem,8vw,6rem);
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg-deep) 0%,var(--bg-primary) 100%);
}
.story-scene-final-inner{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  max-width:var(--max-w-narrow);
  margin:0 auto;
  text-align:center;
  gap:3rem;
}
.story-scene-final-inner .story-scene-text,
.story-scene-final-inner .story-final-text{
  text-align:center;
}
.story-scene-final-inner .story-chapter{
  padding-left:0;
  font-size:.75rem;
}
.story-scene-final-inner .story-chapter::before{
  display:none;
}
.story-scene-final-inner h2{
  font-size:clamp(2rem,4.5vw,3.2rem);
  margin-bottom:1.5rem;
}
.story-final-visual{
  width:clamp(260px,40vw,360px);
}
.story-img-frame--final{
  border-radius:50%;
  aspect-ratio:1;
}
.story-img-frame--final .story-img-placeholder{aspect-ratio:1}
.story-img-frame--final::before{display:none}
.story-final-text{
  max-width:var(--max-w-text);
}
.story-final-text .story-dropcap{color:var(--gold)}
.story-our-story-lead{
  font-family:var(--font-display) !important;
  font-style:normal !important;
  font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.5rem) !important;
  color:#d4d4dc !important;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  margin:2rem 0 1rem !important;
}
.story-final-quote{
  font-family:var(--font-story) !important;
  font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.7rem) !important;
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--gold) !important;
  border-left:none !important;
  background:none !important;
  padding:2rem 1rem !important;
  margin:2rem 0 !important;
  text-align:center;
  line-height:1.4;
  text-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(232,184,76,.3);
}
.story-cta{
  margin:2rem 0 1.5rem;
}
.story-attribution{
  font-family:var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size:.78rem !important;
  color:var(--silver-500) !important;
  font-style:normal !important;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  margin-top:1.5rem !important;
  margin-bottom:0 !important;
}
.story-attribution em{
  color:var(--silver-300);
  font-style:italic;
}

/* ============================================================
   WIZARD NARRATOR — "Hear the Tale" button + hover ambience
   ============================================================ */
/* The text container becomes a hover target. We mark it so it gets
   a subtle gold breathing aura when narration is active. */
.story-scene-text[data-narration],
.story-lesson-block[data-narration],
.story-pitch-block[data-narration]{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:18px;
  transition:outline-color .6s ease, box-shadow .6s ease, background .6s ease;
  outline:1px solid transparent;
  outline-offset:1.5rem;
}
.story-scene-text.is-narrating,
.story-lesson-block.is-narrating,
.story-pitch-block.is-narrating{
  outline:1px solid rgba(203,213,225,.32);
  outline-offset:1.5rem;
  box-shadow:0 0 90px 6px rgba(203,213,225,.22);
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at top left,rgba(203,213,225,.04),transparent 70%);
  animation:wizardAura 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes wizardAura{
  0%,100%{
    outline-color:rgba(203,213,225,.28);
    box-shadow:0 0 90px 6px rgba(203,213,225,.20);
  }
  50%{
    outline-color:rgba(226,232,240,.45);
    box-shadow:0 0 120px 10px rgba(226,232,240,.35);
  }
}

/* The button itself: pill shape, gold ink, scroll-and-quill vibe */
.wizard-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.55rem;
  margin:.4rem 0 1.2rem;
  padding:.5rem 1rem .5rem .75rem;
  background:rgba(232,184,76,.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(232,184,76,.28);
  border-radius:999px;
  color:var(--gold-light);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .3s ease,border-color .3s ease,color .3s ease,transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.wizard-btn:hover{
  background:rgba(232,184,76,.14);
  border-color:rgba(232,184,76,.55);
  color:var(--gold-pale);
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow:0 4px 18px -6px rgba(232,184,76,.45);
}
.wizard-btn:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset:2px;
}
.wizard-btn.is-playing{
  background:rgba(232,184,76,.18);
  border-color:rgba(232,184,76,.65);
  color:var(--gold-pale);
  box-shadow:0 0 22px -4px rgba(232,184,76,.55);
}

/* Icon swap — play triangle when idle, animated bars when playing */
.wizard-btn-icon{
  position:relative;
  width:14px;height:14px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}
.wizard-btn-play{display:block}
.wizard-btn-bars{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  display:none;
  align-items:flex-end;
  justify-content:space-between;
  padding:1px 0;
}
.wizard-btn-bars > span{
  width:2.5px;
  background:currentColor;
  border-radius:1px;
  animation:wizardBar 1.0s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.wizard-btn-bars > span:nth-child(1){height:55%;animation-delay:0s}
.wizard-btn-bars > span:nth-child(2){height:90%;animation-delay:.18s}
.wizard-btn-bars > span:nth-child(3){height:65%;animation-delay:.36s}
@keyframes wizardBar{
  0%,100%{transform:scaleY(.45)}
  50%{transform:scaleY(1)}
}
.wizard-btn.is-playing .wizard-btn-play{display:none}
.wizard-btn.is-playing .wizard-btn-bars{display:flex}

/* Reduced motion — kill animations, keep static states */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .story-scene-text.is-narrating,
  .story-lesson-block.is-narrating{animation:none}
  .wizard-btn-bars > span{animation:none;transform:scaleY(.7)}
  .wizard-btn:hover{transform:none}
}

/* --- Mobile --- */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .story-scene-inner,
  .story-scene-inner.reverse{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:2.5rem;
  }
  .story-scene-inner.reverse > .story-scene-visual{order:1}
  .story-scene-inner.reverse > .story-scene-text{order:2}
  /* All scenes: image first on mobile */
  .story-scene-inner > .story-scene-visual{order:1}
  .story-scene-inner > .story-scene-text{order:2}

  .story-hero{min-height:60vh;padding-top:8rem}
  .story-dropcap{font-size:2.8rem}
  .story-img-frame--final{width:80vw;max-width:300px;margin:0 auto}
}

/* ============================================================
   SHIMMER TEXT — silver baseline, hover-triggered gold
   letter-by-letter glimmer wave
   ============================================================ */
.shimmer-text{
  color:#d4d4dc;
  /* Long URLs / brand strings should be allowed to wrap if they overflow */
  overflow-wrap:break-word;
  word-wrap:break-word;
}
/* Per-WORD wrapper injected by JS — keeps the letters of one word
   together so the browser only ever breaks at real whitespace.
   Without this, inline-block letters create a break opportunity
   between every character and long words can split mid-letter. */
.shimmer-text .sh-word{
  display:inline-block;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
/* Inline-block per-character span injected by JS */
.shimmer-text .ch{
  display:inline-block;
  color:#d4d4dc;
  text-shadow:none;
  will-change:color,text-shadow,transform;
  transition:color .35s ease,text-shadow .35s ease;
}
/* On hover, each letter plays a staggered gold flash */
.shimmer-text:hover .ch{
  animation:letterGlimmer 1.15s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) both;
  animation-delay:calc(var(--i,0) * 45ms);
}
@keyframes letterGlimmer{
  0%{
    color:#d4d4dc;
    text-shadow:none;
    transform:translateY(0);
  }
  35%{
    color:#f5e6b8;
    text-shadow:
      0 0 12px rgba(232,184,76,.85),
      0 0 3px rgba(232,184,76,.95);
    transform:translateY(-1px);
  }
  60%{
    color:#f0d078;
    text-shadow:
      0 0 8px rgba(232,184,76,.55),
      0 0 2px rgba(232,184,76,.7);
    transform:translateY(0);
  }
  100%{
    color:#d4d4dc;
    text-shadow:none;
    transform:translateY(0);
  }
}
/* Hero title is bigger — slightly stronger glow + faster cascade */
.hero-title.shimmer-text:hover .ch{
  animation:heroLetterGlimmer 1.3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) both;
  animation-delay:calc(var(--i,0) * 55ms);
}
@keyframes heroLetterGlimmer{
  0%{
    color:#d4d4dc;
    text-shadow:none;
    transform:translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
  30%{
    color:#fbeec1;
    text-shadow:
      0 0 22px rgba(232,184,76,.9),
      0 0 6px rgba(232,184,76,1),
      0 0 40px rgba(232,184,76,.4);
    transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
  }
  60%{
    color:#f0d078;
    text-shadow:
      0 0 12px rgba(232,184,76,.5),
      0 0 3px rgba(232,184,76,.7);
    transform:translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
  100%{
    color:#d4d4dc;
    text-shadow:none;
    transform:translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}
/* Honor reduced motion: no traveling wave, just a soft static gold tint */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .shimmer-text:hover .ch,
  .hero-title.shimmer-text:hover .ch{
    animation:none;
    color:#f0d078;
    text-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(232,184,76,.4);
  }
}
