/* =========================================================================
   CADASIL Global Foundation — Site Styles
   Brand: #119D9A (Primary Teal) · #143E6E (Deep Navy) · #1F7FA3 (Mid Navy Teal)
          #2F3E4E (Dark Slate) · #E6E6E6 (Light Grey) · #FFFFFF (White)
   Fonts: Montserrat (Bold/Medium/Regular)
   ========================================================================= */

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  --teal: #119D9A;
  --teal-bright: #2ED1B2;
  --teal-deep: #0E7A78;
  --navy: #143E6E;
  --navy-mid: #1F7FA3;
  --slate: #2F3E4E;
  --grey: #E6E6E6;
  --grey-soft: #F4F6F8;
  --grey-warm: #FAFBFC;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --ink: #0E1B2A;
  --amber: #F0A500;
  --rose: #D94A56;

  --gradient-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #143E6E 0%, #1F7FA3 50%, #2ED1B2 100%);
  --gradient-soft: linear-gradient(180deg, #F4F6F8 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  --gradient-deep: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E1B2A 0%, #143E6E 60%, #119D9A 100%);
  --gradient-teal: linear-gradient(135deg, #119D9A 0%, #2ED1B2 100%);

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 27, 42, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 27, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 27, 42, 0.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 27, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 27, 42, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 27, 42, 0.08);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 60px rgba(15, 27, 42, 0.18);

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  --container: 1200px;
  --container-wide: 1360px;
  --header-h: 84px;

  --t-fast: 0.18s ease;
  --t-base: 0.28s ease;
  --t-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--slate);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: clip;
}
img, svg, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--t-fast); }
a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
::selection { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0 0 0.6em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.8rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.55rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal);
  display: inline-block;
}
.eyebrow.on-dark { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.eyebrow.on-dark::before { background: var(--teal-bright); }

.lede {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--slate);
  max-width: 65ch;
}

.muted { color: #5e6b78; }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.container-wide { max-width: var(--container-wide); }

.section {
  padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.section.tight { padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) 0; }
.section.alt { background: var(--grey-warm); }
.section.dark {
  background: var(--gradient-deep);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}
.section.dark h1, .section.dark h2, .section.dark h3, .section.dark h4 { color: #fff; }
.section.dark .lede { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.section.dark a:not(.btn) { color: var(--teal-bright); }

.section-header { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px); text-align: center; }
.section-header.left { text-align: left; margin-left: 0; }
.section-header.left .eyebrow { justify-content: flex-start; }

/* ---------- Header / Nav ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.08);
  transition: box-shadow var(--t-base), background var(--t-base);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
}
.site-header > .container.nav-bar {
  max-width: 100%;
  padding-left: clamp(16px, 2vw, 40px);
  padding-right: clamp(16px, 2vw, 40px);
}
.nav-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: var(--header-h);
  gap: 16px;
}
.nav-bar > nav { flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; }
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand img { height: 44px; width: auto; }
.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}
.brand-text strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.brand-text span {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2px;
}
.nav-list a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 10px;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast);
}
.nav-list a:hover, .nav-list a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: rgba(17, 157, 154, 0.08);
}
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-list .nav-cta-mobile { display: none; }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  transition: transform var(--t-base), opacity var(--t-fast), top var(--t-base);
}
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 14px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 21px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 28px; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { top: 21px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { top: 21px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 1500px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-list {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-h);
    right: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h));
    height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-h));
    background: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 16px 20px 24px;
    margin: 0;
    gap: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform var(--t-base), visibility 0s linear var(--t-base), opacity var(--t-base);
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(15, 27, 42, 0.08);
    z-index: 110;
  }
  .nav-list.open {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
    transition: transform var(--t-base), visibility 0s, opacity var(--t-base);
  }
  .nav-list li {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    list-style: none;
  }
  .nav-list a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }
  .nav-list .nav-cta-mobile {
    margin-top: 14px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .nav-cta .btn:not(.btn-primary) { display: none; }
  /* Account for the Google Translate banner when active */
  body.translated-ltr .nav-list,
  body.translated-rtl .nav-list {
    top: calc(var(--header-h) + 40px);
    height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 40px);
    height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-h) - 40px);
  }
}

/* ---------- Phone-specific (small screens) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root { --header-h: 64px; }
  body { font-size: 15px; }
  .site-header > .container.nav-bar {
    padding-left: 12px;
    padding-right: 12px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .brand { gap: 8px; }
  .brand img { height: 34px; }
  .brand-text strong { font-size: 0.92rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
  .brand-text span {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    margin-top: 3px;
  }
  .nav-cta { gap: 4px; }
  .nav-cta .btn { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .lang-bar {
    padding: 4px 12px;
  }
  .lang-bar-inner { gap: 8px; }
  .lang-bar-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  }
  #google_translate_element .goog-te-gadget-simple {
    padding: 2px 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }
}

/* ---------- Language bar (Google Translate) ---------- */
.lang-bar {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.08);
  padding: 6px clamp(16px, 2vw, 40px);
}
.lang-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.lang-bar-label {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
}
#google_translate_element .goog-te-gadget {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
}
#google_translate_element .goog-te-gadget-simple {
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.18) !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
}
#google_translate_element .goog-te-gadget-simple .goog-te-menu-value {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
}
#google_translate_element .goog-te-gadget-simple .goog-te-menu-value span {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}
#google_translate_element img { display: inline-block; }
/* When Google Translate is active, Google injects a ~40px banner at
   the top of the viewport. Push the body down and offset the sticky
   header so the logo and nav links aren't hidden behind it. */
body.translated-ltr,
body.translated-rtl {
  padding-top: 40px;
}
body.translated-ltr .site-header,
body.translated-rtl .site-header {
  top: 40px;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-base), background var(--t-base), color var(--t-base), border-color var(--t-base);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(17, 157, 154, 0.28);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--teal-deep); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(17, 157, 154, 0.34); }
.btn-secondary { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.btn-secondary:hover { background: #0e2b4d; color: #fff; }
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.2);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); }
.btn-on-dark {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-on-dark:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); border-color: #fff; }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 18px 34px; font-size: 1rem; }

.btn .arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast);
}
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(80px, 12vw, 160px) 0 clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px);
  background: var(--gradient-deep);
  color: #fff;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../img/brain-glowing-teal.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.28;
  z-index: -2;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 10%, rgba(46, 209, 178, 0.25), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 80%, rgba(17, 157, 154, 0.3), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 27, 42, 0.6) 0%, rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.85) 100%);
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.hero .eyebrow { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.hero .eyebrow::before { background: var(--teal-bright); }
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-copy { max-width: 640px; }
.hero-lede { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 2rem; }
.hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}
.hero-stat .num {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat .label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  margin-top: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-left: auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.hero-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hero-visual::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, transparent 0%, rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.4) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-visual { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 380px; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* Page hero (interior pages) */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(60px, 9vw, 110px) 0 clamp(50px, 7vw, 90px);
  background: var(--gradient-deep);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.16;
  background-image: url('../img/brain-vessels-dark.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: blur(1px);
}
.page-hero--dandelion::before { background-image: url('../img/dandelion.png'); }
.page-hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; }
.page-hero .lede { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.page-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.page-hero .eyebrow::before { background: var(--teal-bright); }
.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.breadcrumbs a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.breadcrumbs li:not(:last-child)::after { content: '/'; margin-left: 10px; opacity: 0.5; }

/* ---------- Cards / Grids ---------- */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 28px;
}
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.06);
  transition: transform var(--t-base), box-shadow var(--t-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  height: 100%;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.card .icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--gradient-teal);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.card .icon-wrap svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.card h3 { color: var(--navy); margin: 0; }
.card p { color: var(--slate); margin: 0; }
.card .card-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.card .card-link:hover { color: var(--navy); }

.card-bordered {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.1);
  transition: border-color var(--t-base), transform var(--t-base);
}
.card-bordered:hover { border-color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Pillar cards (homepage) */
.pillar {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fff 0%, #f4f8fb 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t-base), box-shadow var(--t-base);
}
.pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.pillar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
}
.pillar .num {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Stats strip */
.stat-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: -60px;
}
.stat-strip .stat { text-align: center; padding: 0 12px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.1); }
.stat-strip .stat:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.stat-strip .stat .num {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-strip .stat .num .unit { color: var(--teal); }
.stat-strip .stat .label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-top: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .stat-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-strip .stat { border-right: 0; padding: 12px; }
}

/* ---------- Split / Feature ---------- */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.split.reverse > :first-child { order: 2; }
.split-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.split-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.split-visual::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.split-copy h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .split.reverse > :first-child { order: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Lists ---------- */
.checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1.4em; }
.checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 0 8px 32px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.checklist li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 14px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'><path fill='white' d='M6.4 11.2L3.2 8l1.1-1.1 2.1 2.1L11.7 4l1.1 1.1z'/></svg>");
  background-size: contain;
  background-position: center;
}

.bullet-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1.4em; }
.bullet-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0 6px 22px;
}
.bullet-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 14px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
}

/* Comparison / 2-column lists */
.compare-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.compare-grid > div {
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.1);
}
.compare-grid > div h4 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.compare-grid .pos { background: rgba(17, 157, 154, 0.06); border-color: rgba(17, 157, 154, 0.3); }
.compare-grid .pos h4 { color: var(--teal-deep); }
.compare-grid .neg { background: rgba(217, 74, 86, 0.04); border-color: rgba(217, 74, 86, 0.2); }
.compare-grid .neg h4 { color: var(--rose); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .compare-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Timeline ---------- */
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 28px; margin: 0; }
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 8px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal), var(--navy));
}
.timeline li {
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0 0 36px 24px;
}
.timeline li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -24px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 3px solid var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(17, 157, 154, 0.15);
}
.timeline li h4 { margin: 0 0 4px; color: var(--navy); }
.timeline li .meta {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ---------- Steps ---------- */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  counter-reset: step;
}
.step {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  counter-increment: step;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.step::before {
  content: counter(step, decimal-leading-zero);
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--teal);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: var(--gradient-teal);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.step h3 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.section.dark .step h3 { color: var(--navy); }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Quote / Story ---------- */
blockquote.quote {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 36px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  font-style: normal;
  position: relative;
}
blockquote.quote::before {
  content: '“';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 24px;
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: var(--teal);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.4;
}
blockquote.quote p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--slate);
}
blockquote.quote cite {
  display: block;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* ---------- FAQ / Accordion ---------- */
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.1);
}
.faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.1); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.faq-q::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 8px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--teal);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-70%) rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform var(--t-base);
}
.faq-item[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-q::after { transform: translateY(-30%) rotate(-135deg); }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--t-slow);
}
.faq-a-inner { padding: 0 0 24px; color: var(--slate); }
.faq-a-inner p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq-item[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-a { max-height: 1200px; }

/* ---------- CTA Banner ---------- */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
  background: var(--gradient-deep);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../img/dandelion.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.18;
}
.cta-banner > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .cta-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  padding: 80px 0 32px;
}
.site-footer h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.footer-brand p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-brand img { height: 56px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-list li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
.footer-list a:hover { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.footer-bottom .legal-links { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-bottom .legal-links a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); }
.social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 16px 0 0;
}
.social a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  transition: background var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast);
}
.social a:hover { background: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.social svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Article / Long-form content ---------- */
.article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.article-toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.article-toc h4 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.article-toc ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.article-toc li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.article-toc a {
  color: var(--slate);
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  padding-left: 12px;
  display: block;
  transition: color var(--t-fast), border-color var(--t-fast);
}
.article-toc a:hover, .article-toc a.active {
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}
.article-body h2 {
  margin-top: 2.4em;
  padding-top: 0.6em;
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 16px);
}
.article-body h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.article-body h3 { margin-top: 2em; scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 16px); }
.article-body p, .article-body li { font-size: 1.02rem; }
.article-body figure { margin: 2em 0; }
.article-body figure img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.article-body figcaption {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #5e6b78;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-style: italic;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .article { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .article-toc { position: static; }
}

/* Callout boxes inside articles */
.callout {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: 2em 0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  background: rgba(17, 157, 154, 0.06);
}
.callout h4 { color: var(--teal-deep); margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.callout.warn { border-color: var(--amber); background: rgba(240, 165, 0, 0.07); }
.callout.warn h4 { color: #b97700; }
.callout.danger { border-color: var(--rose); background: rgba(217, 74, 86, 0.05); }
.callout.danger h4 { color: var(--rose); }

/* Tag chips */
.tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 1em 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(17, 157, 154, 0.1);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Tables */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; margin: 1.5em 0; }
table.data {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
table.data th, table.data td {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.08);
}
table.data thead {
  background: var(--navy);
}
table.data thead th { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
table.data tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(17, 157, 154, 0.04); }
table.data tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }

/* ---------- Reveal animations ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ---------- Form ---------- */
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--slate);
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(17, 157, 154, 0.15);
}
.field .help { font-size: 0.82rem; color: #5e6b78; }
.form-status {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(17, 157, 154, 0.1);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  display: none;
}
.form-status.show { display: block; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Misc ---------- */
.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.18), transparent);
  margin: 56px 0;
  border: 0;
}
.center { text-align: center; }
.text-teal { color: var(--teal); }
.text-navy { color: var(--navy); }

/* Pull quote */
.pull-quote {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--teal);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--teal);
  margin: 2em 0;
}
.pull-quote span { color: var(--teal); }

/* Brand divider with dandelion seeds */
.seeds-divider {
  height: 60px;
  background-image: url('../img/dandelion.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  opacity: 0.22;
}

/* Subtle SVG decoration patterns */
.bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20, 62, 110, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
}

/* Print */
@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .cta-banner, .nav-toggle { display: none; }
  body { color: #000; }
  a { color: #000; text-decoration: underline; }
}