/* ==========================================================================
   QUILL LABS — UNIFIED DESIGN SYSTEM & COMPONENT STYLES
   Dark Mode Design System + Glass Top Nav + Skew Buttons
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Default: Dark Mode Palette */
  --bg: #08090B;
  --bg-panel: #111317;
  --bg-panel-hover: #16191E;
  --text-primary: #F4F1EA;
  --text-secondary: #92969D;
  
  /* Accents */
  --cta-gold: #D89032;
  --cta-gold-hover: #EEC170;
  --cool-accent: #7F9DB5;
  --electric-blue: #4F8CFF;
  --border-color: #24272D;
  
  /* System Token Mappings */
  --ink: var(--text-primary);
  --ink-panel: var(--bg-panel);
  --ink-2: #16191E;
  --blue: var(--cool-accent);
  --blue-deep: var(--cool-accent);
  --blue-soft: rgba(127, 157, 181, 0.08);
  --paper: var(--bg);
  --paper-alt: var(--bg-panel);
  --gray: var(--border-color);
  --gray-soft: var(--text-secondary);
  --red: var(--cta-gold);
  --red-light: var(--cta-gold-hover);
  --amber: var(--cta-gold);
  --amber-deep: #b27324;
  --amber-ink: var(--cta-gold);
  --amber-hover: var(--cta-gold-hover);
  --violet: var(--cool-accent);

  --line: var(--border-color);
  --line-strong: #333842;
  --text: var(--text-primary);
  --text-muted: var(--text-secondary);
  --on-ink: var(--text-primary);
  --on-ink-muted: var(--text-secondary);
  --line-dark: var(--border-color);

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: "Space Grotesk", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;

  /* Standardized Type Scale (audit fix: keep under 10 distinct sizes) */
  --fs-hero: clamp(2.6rem, 6.5vw, 4.75rem);
  --fs-h2: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 3rem);
  --fs-h3: 1.4rem;
  --fs-lg: 1.25rem;    /* 20px — subheadings, large body */
  --fs-body: 1rem;     /* 16px — body copy minimum (audit fix: was 1.0625rem) */
  --fs-sm: 0.875rem;   /* 14px — secondary text minimum */
  --fs-mono: 0.75rem;  /* 12px — mono labels (audit fix: was 0.72rem) */
  --fs-xs: 0.75rem;    /* 12px — absolute minimum */

  /* Standardized Radius Scale (audit fix: keep under 6 distinct radii) */
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius: 6px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-lift: 0 15px 35px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  background-color: var(--bg);
  transition: background-color 0.4s ease;
}

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

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  transition: background-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

img, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-wrap: balance;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

p { margin: 0; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

.container {
  width: min(1200px, 100% - 3rem);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.section {
  padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 7.5rem);
  position: relative;
}

.section-cta {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* Eyebrow / Technical Labels */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-mono);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cta-gold);
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 0.45rem;
  height: 0.45rem;
  background: var(--cta-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--cta-gold);
  flex: none;
}

.lede {
  max-width: 62ch;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.section-head {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.section-head h2 { max-width: 24ch; }
.section-head .lede { margin-top: -0.25rem; }

.section--tint {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  transition: background-color 0.4s ease;
}

.section--dark {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: background-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

/* Blueprint Grid Background */
.blueprint-grid {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  background-position: center top;
  position: relative;
}

.annot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.annot::after {
  content: "";
  flex: 1;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-strong);
}

.annot--fig { margin-top: 2.5rem; }

.mono-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.mono {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* Badges & Tags */
.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.05);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.tag::before {
  content: "";
  width: 0.38rem;
  height: 0.38rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--text-secondary);
}

.tag--business {
  color: var(--cta-gold);
  border-color: rgba(216, 144, 50, 0.35);
  background: rgba(216, 144, 50, 0.08);
}
.tag--business::before {
  background: var(--cta-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--cta-gold);
}

.tag--creator {
  color: var(--electric-blue);
  border-color: rgba(79, 140, 255, 0.35);
  background: rgba(79, 140, 255, 0.08);
}
.tag--creator::before {
  background: var(--electric-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--electric-blue);
}

.tag--concept {
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.tag--concept::before {
  background: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: 0;
}

.tag--sample {
  color: #00d2ff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.35);
  background: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.08);
}
.tag--sample::before {
  background: #00d2ff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #00d2ff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SKEW-SWIPE ANIMATED BUTTON SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  min-height: 2.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: 0.625em;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: #111317;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.99);
}

.btn::after {
  content: "";
  background: #FFFFFF;
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  left: -20%;
  right: -20%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  transform: skewX(-45deg) scale(0, 1);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.45s ease;
}

.btn:hover {
  color: #08090B;
}

.btn:hover::after {
  transform: skewX(-45deg) scale(1.1, 1);
}

/* Primary Button (Gold skew accent) */
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--cta-gold);
  color: #08090B;
  border-color: var(--cta-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(216, 144, 50, 0.25);
}

.btn--primary::after {
  background: #092634;
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  color: #F4F1EA;
  border-color: #092634;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(9, 38, 52, 0.2);
}

/* Ghost Button */
.btn--ghost {
  background: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.05);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

.btn--ghost::after {
  background: var(--cta-gold);
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
  color: #08090B;
  border-color: var(--cta-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(216, 144, 50, 0.25);
}

/* Ghost Light Button */
.btn--ghost-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

.btn--ghost-light::after {
  background: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn--ghost-light:hover {
  color: var(--bg);
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Ink Button */
.btn--ink {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

.btn--ink::after {
  background: var(--cta-gold);
}

.btn--ink:hover {
  color: #08090B;
  border-color: var(--cta-gold);
}

/* Secondary Button — for Visit Site etc. (audit fix: demote from primary gold) */
.btn--secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cta-gold);
  border-color: var(--cta-gold);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.btn--secondary::after {
  background: var(--cta-gold);
}

.btn--secondary:hover {
  color: #08090B;
  border-color: var(--cta-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(216, 144, 50, 0.25);
}

.btn svg {
  width: 1rem;
  height: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP STICKY HEADER WITH GLASS DOCK & THEME SWITCH
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(8, 9, 11, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.site-header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  height: 4.5rem;
}

/* Brand */
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.site-header__brand {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
}

.brand__mark {
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex: none;
}

.brand__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.brand__name .sys {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6em;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--cta-gold);
  background: rgba(216, 144, 50, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 144, 50, 0.3);
  padding: 0.08em 0.4em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  vertical-align: 0.14em;
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
}

/* TOP GLASS DOCK IN NAVBAR */
.top-nav-dock {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(17, 19, 23, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.top-nav-dock:hover {
  border-color: rgba(216, 144, 50, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.dock-item {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.dock-item svg {
  width: 1.15rem;
  height: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
  stroke-width: 1.8;
}

.dock-item:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.dock-item.is-active,
.dock-item[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--cta-gold);
  background: rgba(216, 144, 50, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(216, 144, 50, 0.2);
}

.dock-item.is-active::after,
.dock-item[aria-current="page"]::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cta-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--cta-gold);
}

/* Header Actions */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
    CUSTOM CURSOR IMPLEMENTATION
    ========================================================================== */
.cursor {
  pointer-events: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 10000;
}
.cursor__ball {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
}
.cursor__ball circle {
  fill: var(--cta-gold);
}
.cursor__ball--big {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}
.cursor__ball--small {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
}
.cursor__ball circle {
  fill: #f7f8fa;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SPRING PHYSICS MOUSE FOLLOWER
   ========================================================================== */
.spring-cursor-follower {
  position: fixed;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--cta-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--cta-gold), 0 0 32px rgba(216, 144, 50, 0.4);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.spring-cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 10000;
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO & MARQUEE STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 8rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero__wordmark {
  max-width: min(380px, 85vw);
  height: auto;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: var(--fs-hero);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.hero h1 .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-primary) 30%, var(--cta-gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero__sub {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cta-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero__note {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 58ch;
}

.hero__cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.hero__fig {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Marquee Strip — ALWAYS NAVY / DARK BAND */
.strip {
  border-block: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: #092634;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: 0.9rem;
}

.strip__track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 28s linear infinite;
}

.strip__group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-right: 3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #F3ECDE;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.strip__mark {
  width: 1.15rem;
  height: 1.15rem;
  color: #D4AF83;
}

@keyframes marquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PULL QUOTE & DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.pull-quote {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.pull-quote__inner {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.pull-quote__flag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--cta-gold);
}

.pull-quote__dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cta-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--cta-gold);
}

.pull-quote h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.pull-quote h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--cta-gold);
  display: block;
}

.pull-quote__sub {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.pull-quote__rule {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Leak Diagnostic */
.leak {
  padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 7rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--bg);
  position: relative;
}

.leak__diag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #E06C75;
}

.leak__dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E06C75;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #E06C75;
}

.leak__headline {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.leak__headline em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: #E06C75;
}

.leak__beats {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.leak__beat {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.leak__beat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(224, 108, 117, 0.4);
}

.leak__num {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #E06C75;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.leak__beat p {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.leak__fix {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.leak__fix-label {
  color: var(--cta-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRACK CARDS & SYSTEM FLOW
   ========================================================================== */
.track-tabs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.track-card {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.track-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.track-card--business::after { background: var(--cta-gold); }
.track-card--creator::after { background: var(--electric-blue); }

.track-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.track-card--business:hover {
  border-color: var(--cta-gold);
}
.track-card--creator:hover {
  border-color: var(--electric-blue);
}

.track-card:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.track-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.track-card p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.track-card__line {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.track-card__line-value {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.track-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.tier-problem-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cta-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: block;
}

.list-check {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.list-check li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.list-check li::before {
  content: "✓";
  color: var(--cta-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.list-x li::before {
  content: "✕";
  color: #E06C75;
}

/* System Flow (7 Links) — audit fix: less button-like, more diagram-like */
.sys-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

/* Connecting line behind all nodes */
.sys-flow::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border-color) 0%, var(--cta-gold) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.sys-node {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 0.5rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.sys-node:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.sys-node span:first-child {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-mono);
  color: var(--cta-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sys-node span:last-child {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Node marker dot */
.sys-node::before {
  content: "";
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  margin: 0 auto;
  transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.sys-node:hover::before {
  border-color: var(--cta-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(216, 144, 50, 0.4);
}

.sys-node--hot {
  /* No background change needed — just the dot glows */
}

.sys-node--hot::before {
  background: var(--cta-gold);
  border-color: var(--cta-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cta-gold);
}

.sys-node--hot span:last-child {
  color: var(--cta-gold);
}

/* Stage Flows / Timelines */
.flow {
  display: flex;
  counter-reset: stage;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.flow__node {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-left: 0;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-content: start;
}

.flow__node:first-child {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-top-left-radius: var(--radius);
  border-bottom-left-radius: var(--radius);
}

.flow__node:last-child {
  border-top-right-radius: var(--radius);
  border-bottom-right-radius: var(--radius);
}

.flow__node::before {
  counter-increment: stage;
  content: "0" counter(stage);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--cta-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.flow__node h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.flow__node p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.flow__connector {
  flex: 0 0 2rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-color);
  align-self: center;
  position: relative;
}

.flow__connector::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -3px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--cta-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CARDS & GRIDS (Features, Pricing, Spec Work)
   ========================================================================== */
.feat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.feat-card {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-content: start;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.feat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

/* Audit fix: all feat-cards get gold top border for consistency with upgrade cards */
.feat-card--accent,
.feat-card {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--cta-gold);
}

.feat-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.feat-card p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.feat-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--cta-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.feat-card__price {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cta-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Pricing Grid */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--cta-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--cta-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.pricing-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.pricing-card__price {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.pricing-card__price--inline {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.pricing-card__from {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.pricing-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
}

.pricing-card__meta-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.pricing-card__desc {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

/* Audit fix: pricing buttons always bottom-aligned via margin-top: auto */
.pricing-card__cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* Spec Work Showcase */
.work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.work-card {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.work-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.work-card__thumb {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: #000;
}

.work-card__thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.work-card:hover .work-card__thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  opacity: 1;
}

.work-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(8, 9, 11, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.work-card__body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.work-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.work-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.work-card p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.work-card .outcome {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.work-card .outcome span {
  color: var(--cta-gold);
}

.work-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--cta-gold);
}

.work-card--featured .work-card__thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
}

.client-review {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) auto 0;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--cta-gold);
  background: var(--bg);
}

.client-review__stars {
  color: var(--cta-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.client-review blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.client-review figcaption {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.client-review figcaption strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
}

/* Filter Bar */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.is-active {
  background: rgba(216, 144, 50, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--cta-gold);
  color: var(--cta-gold);
}

.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT / TIMELINE / FAQ / CONTACT
   ========================================================================== */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.value-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.value-cell {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.value-cell h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.value-cell p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Audit fix: thicker, more visible timeline */
.timeline {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.25rem;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.5rem;
  bottom: 0.5rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cta-gold) 0%, var(--border-color) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.4rem;
  left: -2.25rem;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cta-gold);
  border: 3px solid var(--bg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cta-gold);
}

.timeline-item h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

.timeline-item p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
}

/* FAQs */
.faq {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: rgba(216, 144, 50, 0.4);
}

.faq-item summary {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.faq-item summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--cta-gold);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item[open] summary::after {
  content: "−";
}

.faq-item p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Contact Rail & Forms */
.contact-rail {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.rail-row {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
}

.rail-row a {
  color: var(--cta-gold);
}

.form {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.field {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.field label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--cta-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(216, 144, 50, 0.2);
}

.field textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.field .hint {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.form-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA BAND & FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-band__inner {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 750px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.btn-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.site-footer {
  background: #040507;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: #92969D;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.site-footer__main {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.site-footer__brand {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-content: start;
}

.site-footer__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #F4F1EA;
}

.site-footer__statement {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.site-footer h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cta-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.site-footer a:not(.btn) {
  display: block;
  padding-block: 0.35rem;
  color: inherit;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.site-footer a:not(.btn):hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.site-footer__bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-block: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL & DRAW ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.reveal[data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal[data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal[data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

.draw-line {
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.draw-line.is-inview {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .top-nav-dock {
    display: none; /* Hide middle dock on small screens */
  }
  .feat-grid, .pricing-grid, .work-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .sys-flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
  .site-footer__main {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .track-tabs, .leak__beats, .value-list, .split, .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .feat-grid, .pricing-grid, .work-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sys-flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .flow {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .flow__node {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  }
  .flow__connector {
    width: 1px;
    height: 1.5rem;
    margin-left: 1.5rem;
  }
  .site-footer__main {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}