/* ==========================================================================
   Sweetnlively - quiet-luxury dating platform
   Design tokens + shared layout, component and utility styles
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* Palette */
    --emerald-950: #08190F;
    --emerald-900: #0E2B22;
    --emerald-800: #14392D;
    --emerald-700: #1B4E3B;
    --emerald-600: #2A6A51;

    --ivory: #FFFAF7;
    --cream: #FBEFEB;
    --cream-2: #F6E3DD;

    --gold: #C19A4F;
    --gold-light: #E0C185;
    --gold-deep: #82642A;

    --blush: #DDA2A2;
    --blush-soft: #F2D2D0;

    --ink: #1A2A22;
    --ink-soft: #3A4941;
    --ink-mute: #4C5A52;

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

    --fs-xs: 0.8125rem;
    --fs-sm: 0.9375rem;
    --fs-base: 1rem;
    --fs-lg: 1.0625rem;
    --fs-h3: clamp(1.1rem, 2.4vw, 1.3rem);
    --fs-h2: clamp(1.55rem, 4vw, 2.3rem);
    --fs-h1: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3.4rem);

    /* Spacing & shape */
    --sp-section: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem);
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;

    --hairline: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.45);
    --hairline-strong: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.75);

    --shadow-sm: 0 6px 18px rgba(14, 43, 34, 0.08);
    --shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(14, 43, 34, 0.12);
    --shadow-lg: 0 28px 64px rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.26);

    --header-bottom: 62px;
}

/* ============================================
   OVERFLOW PREVENTION - Safety Net
   ============================================ */

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

img, video, iframe, embed, object, svg {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

[class*="grid"] > *,
[class*="flex"] > * {
    min-width: 0;
}

pre, code, .code-block, [class*="code"] {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

pre code,
.code-block code {
    display: block;
    min-width: 0;
}

.table-wrapper,
[class*="table-"] {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

p, li, td, th {
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

details {
    height: fit-content;
}

:where(p, li, blockquote, figcaption, dd, .prose, .seo-text, article)
  a:not([class]) {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 0.15em;
}

input, textarea, select {
    max-width: 100%;
}

section {
    overflow: clip;
}

/* ============================================
   BASE
   ============================================ */

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--ink);
    background-color: var(--emerald-950);
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(60% 40% at 18% 8%, rgba(42, 106, 81, 0.35), transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(55% 45% at 85% 70%, rgba(27, 78, 59, 0.4), transparent 72%);
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

body.nav-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: var(--emerald-800);
    margin: 0 0 0.6em;
    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}

h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }

p { margin: 0 0 1.05em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a {
    color: var(--emerald-700);
    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
    text-underline-offset: 0.16em;
}

a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
summary:focus-visible,
[tabindex]:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

::selection {
    background: var(--blush-soft);
    color: var(--emerald-900);
}

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 999;
    background: var(--emerald-900);
    color: var(--ivory);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) 0;
}

.skip-link:focus {
    left: 0;
}

.visually-hidden {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 1px; height: 1px;
    margin: -1px; padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
    clip-path: inset(50%);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   SHELL + CONTAINERS
   ============================================ */

.page-shell {
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--cream);
    position: relative;
}

.container {
    width: min(100% - 2rem, 1180px);
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.container--narrow {
    width: min(100% - 2rem, 840px);
}

.section {
    position: relative;
    padding-block: var(--sp-section);
}

.section--cream { background: var(--cream); }
.section--ivory { background: var(--ivory); }
.section--emerald {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--emerald-900), var(--emerald-700));
    color: var(--cream);
}
.section--emerald h2,
.section--emerald h3 { color: var(--gold-light); }

.eyebrow {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}

.lede {
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    max-width: 62ch;
}

.prose {
    max-width: 68ch;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.prose h3 { margin-top: 1.8em; }

/* ============================================
   HEADER + NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */

.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    background: var(--emerald-900);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.3);
}

.header-inner {
    width: min(100% - 1.5rem, 1300px);
    margin-inline: auto;
    min-height: 62px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.site-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
}

.site-brand__text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 4.5vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.015em;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.site-brand:hover .site-brand__text { color: #F0DDB4; }

.nav-toggle {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.5);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-toggle__bars,
.nav-toggle__bars::before,
.nav-toggle__bars::after {
    display: block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 1.6px;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-toggle__bars {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-toggle__bars::before,
.nav-toggle__bars::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
}

.nav-toggle__bars::before { top: -6px; }
.nav-toggle__bars::after { top: 6px; }

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars { background: transparent; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars::before { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars::after { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

.site-nav {
    position: fixed;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: var(--header-bottom);
    bottom: 0;
    height: auto;
    z-index: 95;
    background: var(--emerald-900);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem 2.5rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, visibility 0.22s;
}

.site-nav.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
}

.site-nav__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    padding: 0;
}

.site-nav__list a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0 0.25rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.18);
}

.site-nav__list a:hover,
.site-nav__list a.is-current {
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.header-cta .cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ============================================
   CTA BUTTON (cloaked destination)
   ============================================ */

.cta-btn {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.85rem 2.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: var(--emerald-900);
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, #E6CB92 0%, var(--gold) 55%, #B98F42 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(142, 111, 46, 0.6);
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(142, 111, 46, 0.28);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}

.cta-btn::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: -9px;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-light), transparent);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    filter: brightness(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(142, 111, 46, 0.34);
}

.cta-btn:hover::after { width: 72%; }
.cta-btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.cta-btn--sm {
    min-height: 42px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.3rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.cta-btn--lg {
    padding: 1.05rem 2.6rem;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

.cta-btn--ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--emerald-800);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.cta-btn--ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.12);
}

.pill-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--emerald-800);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.pill-link:hover {
    background: var(--emerald-800);
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION HEADER
   ============================================ */

.section-head {
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.section-head--center {
    text-align: center;
}

.section-head--center .section-head__intro {
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.section-head__row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.section-head--center .section-head__row {
    justify-content: center;
}

.section-head__row.has-flourish::before,
.section-head__row.has-flourish::after {
    content: "";
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    height: 1px;
    max-width: 180px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
}

.section-head__row.has-flourish::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.section-head__title {
    margin: 0;
}

.section-head__intro {
    margin: 1rem 0 0;
    max-width: 62ch;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

.section--emerald .section-head__intro { color: rgba(251, 239, 235, 0.92); }

.orchid-glyph {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    flex: none;
    color: var(--blush);
}

/* ============================================
   ORCHID CORNER ARTWORK
   ============================================ */

.orchid-spray {
    position: absolute;
    width: clamp(150px, 26vw, 300px);
    height: auto;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.orchid-spray--bottom-left { left: -3%; bottom: -8%; }
.orchid-spray--top-right { right: -3%; top: -10%; transform: scale(-1, -1); }
.orchid-spray--bottom-right { right: -3%; bottom: -8%; transform: scaleX(-1); }
.orchid-spray--top-left { left: -3%; top: -10%; transform: scaleY(-1); }

/* ============================================
   LIVE ACTIVITY CHIP
   ============================================ */

.live-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 250, 247, 0.9);
    border: var(--hairline-strong);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.live-chip__dot {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--emerald-600);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(42, 106, 81, 0.6);
    animation: pulse-dot 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}

.live-chip__digits {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 3px;
}

.live-chip__tile {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 1.35em;
    padding: 0.15em 0.2em;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    background: var(--emerald-800);
    border: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.6);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.live-chip__sep {
    align-self: flex-end;
    color: var(--emerald-700);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.live-chip__label {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--emerald-800);
    font-weight: 600;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(42, 106, 81, 0.55); }
    70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(42, 106, 81, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(42, 106, 81, 0); }
}

/* ============================================
   PROFILE CARDS
   ============================================ */

.card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 240px), 1fr));
    gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
}

.profile-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.profile-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.profile-card__media {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}

.profile-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 28%;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.profile-card:hover .profile-card__media img {
    transform: scale(1.045);
}

.profile-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.7rem;
    top: 0.7rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--emerald-900);
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.profile-card__badge svg {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
}

.profile-card__body {
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem 1.25rem;
}

.profile-card__title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.profile-card__meta {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.profile-card__text {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   STEP CARDS
   ============================================ */

.step-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.step-card__icon {
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--emerald-700), var(--emerald-900));
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(224, 193, 133, 0.55), var(--shadow-sm);
    color: var(--blush-soft);
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.step-card__icon svg {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
}

.step-card__photo {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: var(--hairline-strong);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.step-card__photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.step-card__number {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.step-card__title {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-card__text {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   TRUST BADGES
   ============================================ */

.trust-panel {
    background: var(--cream-2);
    border: var(--hairline-strong);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
}

.trust-badge {
    text-align: center;
}

.trust-badge__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    color: var(--emerald-700);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.trust-badge__icon svg {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    stroke-linecap: round;
}

.trust-badge:hover .trust-badge__icon {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.trust-badge__title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.trust-badge__text {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   QUOTE CARDS
   ============================================ */

.quote-card {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.quote-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.quote-card--emerald {
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--emerald-800), var(--emerald-900));
    color: rgba(255, 250, 247, 0.95);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.5), var(--shadow);
}

.quote-card--ivory {
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: var(--hairline);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.quote-card__mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.1rem;
    left: 0.9rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--blush);
    opacity: 0.55;
}

.quote-card__avatar {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.quote-card__text {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.quote-card__source {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.quote-card--ivory .quote-card__source { color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* ============================================
   STAT PLAQUE
   ============================================ */

.stat-plaque {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.8rem;
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--emerald-800), var(--emerald-900));
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.65), 0 0 30px rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.22);
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-plaque__value {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-plaque__label {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cream);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.stat-plaque__note {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: rgba(251, 239, 235, 0.85);
}

/* ============================================
   RIBBON TICKER
   ============================================ */

.ticker {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.4rem 0;
    min-height: 120px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.ticker__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(14, 43, 34, 0.12));
}

.ticker__viewport {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}

.ticker__track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    width: max-content;
    animation: ticker-slide 34s linear infinite;
}

.ticker:hover .ticker__track,
.ticker:focus-within .ticker__track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker__item {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--emerald-800);
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ticker__item::before {
    content: "";
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 60% 0 60% 0;
    background: var(--blush);
    flex: none;
}

@keyframes ticker-slide {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================ */

.table-card {
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: var(--hairline-strong);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.table-scroll {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.compare-table {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 540px;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.compare-table__caption {
    caption-side: top;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem 0.4rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.compare-table thead th {
    background: var(--emerald-800);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.5);
}

.compare-table tbody th {
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--emerald-800);
}

.compare-table tbody th,
.compare-table tbody td {
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    vertical-align: top;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.22);
}

.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) {
    background: rgba(246, 227, 221, 0.4);
}

.compare-table tbody tr:last-child th,
.compare-table tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ DISCLOSURES
   ============================================ */

.faq-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    align-items: start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(0.75rem, 2.5vw, 1.25rem);
}

.faq-item {
    align-self: start;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.28);
}

.faq-list .faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }

.faq-item__q {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    list-style: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.9rem 0.25rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--emerald-800);
}

.faq-item__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.faq-item__label { flex: 1 1 auto; }

.faq-item__glyph {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    flex: none;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.faq-item__toggle {
    position: relative;
    flex: none;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.faq-item__toggle::before,
.faq-item__toggle::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    width: 10px;
    height: 1.6px;
    background: var(--emerald-700);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item__toggle::after {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-item__toggle::after {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0;
}

.faq-item__a {
    padding: 0 0.25rem 1.1rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    animation: faq-open 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item__a p { margin-bottom: 0.8em; }

@keyframes faq-open {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ============================================
   LISTS
   ============================================ */

.orchid-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.7rem;
}

.orchid-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.orchid-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.55em;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 60% 0 60% 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
}

.section--emerald .orchid-list li { color: rgba(251, 239, 235, 0.92); }

.callout {
    background: var(--ivory);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* ============================================
   CAROUSEL
   ============================================ */

.carousel {
    position: relative;
}

.carousel__track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 1.25rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.carousel__track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.carousel__track > * {
    flex: 0 0 min(78%, 260px);
    scroll-snap-align: center;
}

.carousel__controls {
    display: none;
}

.carousel__btn {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--ivory);
    color: var(--emerald-800);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.carousel__btn:hover {
    background: var(--emerald-800);
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.carousel__rail {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 6px;
    background: rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.25);
    border-radius: 999px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel__thumb {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 30%;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, width 0.2s ease;
}

/* ============================================
   CTA BAND
   ============================================ */

.cta-band {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5.5rem);
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--emerald-900), var(--emerald-700));
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.45);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--cream);
}

.cta-band__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 55%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.cta-band--image::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(60% 75% at 50% 50%, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.82), rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.55) 70%, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.7));
}

.cta-band__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.cta-band__title {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.6rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.cta-band__text {
    max-width: 48ch;
    margin: 0 auto 1.6rem;
    color: rgba(255, 250, 247, 0.95);
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */

.site-footer {
    position: relative;
    overflow: clip;
    background: var(--emerald-900);
    color: rgba(251, 239, 235, 0.9);
    padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.45);
}

.orchid-spray--footer {
    width: clamp(130px, 22vw, 230px);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.orchid-spray--band {
    width: clamp(130px, 20vw, 250px);
    opacity: 0.9;
    z-index: 2;
}

.site-footer__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: grid;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.site-footer__wordmark {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.site-footer__brand p {
    max-width: 44ch;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: rgba(251, 239, 235, 0.82);
}

.site-footer__nav {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.site-footer__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.site-footer__col ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.site-footer__col a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 40px;
    color: rgba(251, 239, 235, 0.9);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.site-footer__col a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 0.2em;
}

.site-footer__bar {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.28);
    padding-block: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: rgba(251, 239, 235, 0.75);
}

.site-footer__bar p { margin: 0; }

/* ============================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ============================================ */

[data-reveal] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

[data-reveal].is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

[data-reveal-delay="1"] { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
[data-reveal-delay="2"] { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
[data-reveal-delay="3"] { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

.draw-path {
    stroke-dasharray: var(--path-length, 1200);
    stroke-dashoffset: var(--path-length, 1200);
    transition: stroke-dashoffset 2.2s ease-out;
}

.draw-path.is-visible,
[data-reveal].is-visible .draw-path {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================ */

@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .step-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .site-footer__bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: center; }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .nav-toggle { display: none; }

    .site-nav {
        position: static;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        padding: 0;
        background: transparent;
        overflow: visible;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        height: auto;
    }

    .site-nav__list {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.4rem;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .site-nav__list a {
        min-height: 44px;
        padding: 0 0.6rem;
        font-size: var(--fs-sm);
        border-bottom: 0;
        position: relative;
    }

    .site-nav__list a::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 0.6rem;
        right: 0.6rem;
        bottom: 8px;
        height: 1px;
        background: var(--gold-light);
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transform-origin: center;
        transition: transform 0.28s ease;
    }

    .site-nav__list a:hover::after,
    .site-nav__list a.is-current::after {
        transform: scaleX(1);
    }

    .header-cta .cta-btn { width: auto; }

    .header-inner { min-height: 72px; }

    .step-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

    .site-footer__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .carousel__controls {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 1rem;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    .carousel__track > * { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 2rem) / 3); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    body { padding: 28px 24px; }

    .page-shell {
        border: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.45);
        border-radius: 12px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        overflow: clip;
    }

    .site-header { position: relative; }

    .header-inner { min-height: 80px; }

    .site-nav__list a { font-size: var(--fs-base); padding: 0 0.85rem; }

    .carousel__track > * { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 3rem) / 4); }

    .card-grid { gap: 1.75rem; }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .container { width: min(100% - 4rem, 1180px); }
}

/* ============================================
   HOME - HERO
   ============================================ */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    min-height: min(80vh, 600px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 9vw, 4.5rem);
    background-color: var(--emerald-900);
    overflow: clip;
}

.hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("./assets/b4c70f060bc3ac3438aef63ec6bf8b48.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 50% 32%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(72% 62% at 50% 56%, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.72), rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.3) 72%, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.08));
}

.hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-items: center;
}

.hero__panel {
    max-width: 560px;
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 2.4rem);
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(14, 43, 34, 0.66);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(120%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(120%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.75);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.hero__panel h1 {
    color: var(--ivory);
    margin-bottom: 0.7em;
}

.hero__panel .eyebrow {
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.hero__text {
    color: #FFFAF7;
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero__note {
    margin: 1.1rem 0 0;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hero__counter {
    justify-self: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero {
        align-items: center;
        min-height: min(82vh, 660px);
    }

    .hero__counter {
        justify-self: end;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero {
        min-height: 580px;
    }

    .hero__bg { background-position: 50% 30%; }
}

/* ============================================
   HOME - HOW IT WORKS
   ============================================ */

.steps {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.steps__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background-image: url("./assets/979480f45ced25d835713b080dbe541f.webp");
    background-size: contain;
    background-position: center 58%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.steps__vine {
    display: none;
}

.steps__foot {
    margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.steps__foot .prose {
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .steps__vine {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 44%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 200px;
        z-index: 1;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HOME - FEATURED PROFILES PAVILION
   ============================================ */

.pavilion__stage {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) clamp(0.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.pavilion__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background-image: url("./assets/7cc0420e72fccc6427f6178886b3879a.webp");
    background-size: contain;
    background-position: center top;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.pavilion__foot {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.carousel__controls {
    display: none;
}

.carousel.is-scrollable .carousel__controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.carousel__btn:disabled {
    border-color: rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.4);
    color: var(--ink-mute);
    cursor: default;
}

.carousel__thumb::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: 2px;
    top: 50%;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    border-radius: 60% 0 60% 0;
    background: var(--blush);
}

.carousel--duo .carousel__track > * {
    flex: 0 0 min(82%, 320px);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .carousel--duo .carousel__track > * {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 1.5rem) / 2);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .carousel--duo .carousel__track {
        gap: 2rem;
        padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    }

    .carousel--duo .carousel__track > * {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 12rem) / 2);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HOME - SOCIAL PROOF
   ============================================ */

.social {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.social__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background-image: url("./assets/592cba88bb17d6fe7d922d89c8072521.webp");
    background-size: contain;
    background-position: center 62%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.social__grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-items: center;
}

.social__ribbon {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
}

.social__note {
    margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .social__grid {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HOME - TRUST LAYOUT
   ============================================ */

.trust-layout {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 2.75rem);
}

.trust-layout__badges {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 150px), 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem 1rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.quote-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.orchid-spray--quote {
    width: clamp(120px, 32vw, 210px);
    right: -5%;
    bottom: -4%;
    transform: scaleX(-1);
    z-index: 3;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .trust-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HOME - FAQ TEASER
   ============================================ */

.faq-teaser__foot {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================
   SINGLES NEAR ME - LOCAL HERO
   ============================================ */

.local-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: min(78vh, 560px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 9vw, 4.5rem);
    background-color: var(--emerald-900);
    overflow: clip;
}

.local-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("./assets/d45576a59287dbe132ed138598f8a399.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 75% 35%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.local-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.82) 0%, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.55) 45%, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.12) 75%);
}

.local-hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-items: center;
}

.local-hero__panel {
    max-width: 560px;
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 2.4rem);
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(14, 43, 34, 0.66);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(120%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(120%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.75);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.local-hero__panel h1 {
    color: var(--ivory);
    margin-bottom: 0.7em;
}

.local-hero__text {
    color: #FFFAF7;
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.local-hero__chip {
    justify-self: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .local-hero {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        min-height: min(80vh, 620px);
    }

    .local-hero__inner {
        justify-items: flex-start;
    }

    .local-hero__panel {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .local-hero__chip {
        justify-self: flex-start;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   SINGLES NEAR ME - BUD LIST
   ============================================ */

.bud-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 1.25rem 0 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.bud-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.bud-list__glyph {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    flex: none;
    margin-top: 0.1em;
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0.65;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease, opacity 0.45s ease;
}

.bud-list li[data-reveal].is-visible .bud-list__glyph {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ============================================
   SINGLES NEAR ME - MASONRY PROFILE GRID
   ============================================ */

.masonry-grid {
    column-count: 1;
    column-gap: 1.5rem;
}

.masonry-grid .profile-card {
    break-inside: avoid;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.masonry-grid .profile-card__badge {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.masonry-grid .profile-card:hover .profile-card__badge,
.masonry-grid .profile-card:focus-within .profile-card__badge {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .masonry-grid { column-count: 2; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .masonry-grid { column-count: 3; }
}

/* ============================================
   SINGLES NEAR ME - URGENCY BAND
   ============================================ */

.urgency-band {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    padding-block: clamp(2.25rem, 6vw, 3.25rem);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald-900), var(--emerald-700));
    border-block: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.45);
    color: var(--cream);
}

.urgency-band::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent 0%, rgba(224, 193, 133, 0.2) 45%, transparent 62%);
    background-size: 220% 100%;
    animation: shimmer-sweep 6s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes shimmer-sweep {
    from { background-position: 140% 0; }
    to   { background-position: -40% 0; }
}

.urgency-band__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    justify-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.urgency-band__inner h2 {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin: 0;
}

.urgency-band__text {
    max-width: 52ch;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: rgba(255, 250, 247, 0.95);
}

.urgency-band .orchid-spray {
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================
   SINGLES NEAR ME - LOCAL STEPS
   ============================================ */

.local-steps {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.local-steps__vine {
    display: none;
}

.local-steps__link {
    margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
    text-align: center;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .local-steps__vine {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 42%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 180px;
        z-index: 1;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .urgency-band::before {
        animation: none;
    }

    .bud-list__glyph {
        transform: none;
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HOW IT WORKS - HERO
   ============================================ */

.howto-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    min-height: min(70vh, 540px);
    padding-block: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 4rem) 0;
    background-color: var(--emerald-900);
    overflow: clip;
}

.howto-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("./assets/62ae7883b04baf691a45f9de415079b4.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 32% 35%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.howto-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.08) 0%, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.5) 62%, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.78) 100%);
}

.howto-hero .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.howto-hero__panel {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: min(100%, 760px);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(255, 250, 247, 0.96);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.howto-hero__panel h1 {
    margin-bottom: 0.6em;
}

.howto-hero__text {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .howto-hero {
        min-height: min(66vh, 480px);
    }

    .howto-hero .container {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .howto-hero__panel {
        text-align: left;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HOW IT WORKS - RAIL STEPS
   ============================================ */

.rail-steps {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2rem);
}

.rail-steps::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 10px;
    top: 4px;
    bottom: 4px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.25));
}

.rail-step {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2.75rem;
}

.rail-step__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.15rem;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 60% 0 60% 0;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--ivory);
    transition: background 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease;
}

.rail-step[data-reveal].is-visible .rail-step__node {
    background: var(--emerald-600);
    border-color: var(--emerald-700);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.rail-step__number {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.rail-step__title {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.rail-step__text {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    margin: 0;
}

.inline-cta {
    margin-top: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    text-align: center;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    justify-items: center;
}

/* ============================================
   HOW IT WORKS - PROFILE TIPS
   ============================================ */

.profile-tips__grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    align-items: start;
}

.example-photo-card {
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: var(--hairline-strong);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    max-width: 340px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.example-photo-card img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.example-photo-card__caption {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    background: var(--emerald-800);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .profile-tips__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HOW IT WORKS - SAFETY PHOTO
   ============================================ */

.safety-photo {
    margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: var(--hairline-strong);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    max-width: 560px;
}

.safety-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* ============================================
   REVIEWS - HERO
   ============================================ */

.reviews-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: min(72vh, 560px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 9vw, 4.5rem);
    background-color: var(--emerald-900);
    overflow: clip;
}

.reviews-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("./assets/da0e33e3fb50eca8b2ff486e38321416.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 72% 40%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.reviews-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.82) 0%, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.5) 45%, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.12) 75%);
}

.reviews-hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-items: center;
}

.reviews-hero__panel {
    max-width: 600px;
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 2.4rem);
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(14, 43, 34, 0.66);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(120%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(120%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.75);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.reviews-hero__panel h1 {
    color: var(--ivory);
    margin-bottom: 0.7em;
}

.reviews-hero__text {
    color: #FFFAF7;
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .reviews-hero {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        min-height: min(76vh, 600px);
    }

    .reviews-hero__inner {
        justify-items: flex-start;
    }

    .reviews-hero__panel {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   REVIEWS - RATING TABLE STAR RULE
   ============================================ */

.star-rule {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 2px;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.star-rule svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    color: var(--gold);
    flex: none;
}

/* ============================================
   REVIEWS - MEMBER STORY CARDS
   ============================================ */

.story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 240px), 1fr));
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    align-items: start;
}

.story-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.story-card--text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.story-card__avatar {
    display: block;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.story-card__mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.3rem;
    right: 0.9rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--blush);
    opacity: 0.22;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.story-card__text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
}

.story-card__meta {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   REVIEWS - MATCH TICKER SECTION
   ============================================ */

.match-ticker {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.match-ticker .orchid-spray {
    z-index: 2;
}

[data-reveal-delay="4"] { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
[data-reveal-delay="5"] { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ============================================
   FAQ - HERO
   ============================================ */

.faq-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: min(68vh, 520px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 9vw, 4.5rem);
    background-color: var(--emerald-900);
    overflow: clip;
}

.faq-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("./assets/932f7ca8f558b424bc35b94917e2eeff.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 78% 38%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.faq-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.82) 0%, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.52) 42%, rgba(8, 25, 15, 0.1) 74%);
}

.faq-hero .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.faq-hero__panel {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 620px;
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 2.4rem);
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(14, 43, 34, 0.66);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(120%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(120%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(193, 154, 79, 0.75);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.faq-hero__panel h1 {
    color: var(--ivory);
    margin-bottom: 0.6em;
}

.faq-hero__text {
    color: #FFFAF7;
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.faq-hero__jumps {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.faq-hero__jumps .pill-link {
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.faq-hero__jumps .pill-link:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--emerald-900);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .faq-hero {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        min-height: min(72vh, 560px);
    }

    .faq-hero .container {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .faq-hero__panel {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .faq-hero__jumps {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ============================================ */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    }

    [data-reveal] {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .draw-path {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important;
    }

    .ticker__track {
        animation: none;
        width: 100%;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .ticker__item:nth-child(n + 5) { display: none; }

    .carousel__track { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}