/* ===================================
  SECTIONS - Aligned Arc
  Hero, Story Stack, ARC System, Services, Process, Results, About, Contact, Footer
  =================================== */

/* ===================================
   HERO SECTION ⭐ SIGNATURE FEATURE
   =================================== */

/* Page-level contour background canvas (rendered by hero-contours.js) */
.contour-bg {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-xl));
  overflow: visible;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.hero__container {
  width: 100%;
}

.container.hero__container {
  padding: 0;
  max-width: none;
}

.hero__content {
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-xl);
}

.headline-home-a {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 812px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  text-wrap: balance;
  max-width: 100%;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.hero__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  text-wrap: balance;
  max-width: 100%;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.hero__subtitle-note {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  text-wrap: balance;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.hero__scroll-indicator {
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: inherit;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}

.hero__scroll-icon-wrap {
  width: 78px;
  height: 78px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--color-cyan);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(208, 159, 166, 0.28);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), filter var(--transition-base);
  animation: heroScrollNudge 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero__scroll-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}

.hero__scroll-indicator:hover .hero__scroll-icon-wrap,
.hero__scroll-indicator:focus-visible .hero__scroll-icon-wrap {
  transform: translateY(3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(208, 159, 166, 0.24);
  filter: saturate(1.05);
}

.hero__scroll-indicator:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
}

.hero__scroll-indicator:focus-visible .hero__scroll-icon-wrap {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(30, 30, 30, 0.45);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

@keyframes heroScrollNudge {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(6px); }
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height-mobile) + var(--space-md));
  }

  .hero__content {
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-md);
  }

  .hero__scroll-icon-wrap {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .hero__scroll-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
}

/* ===================================
  SERVICES SECTION - TAB CANVAS
  =================================== */

.services {
  position: relative;
  /* background-color: white; */
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-bottom: 0;
  --services-accent: var(--color-yellow);
  --services-accent-soft: rgba(236, 206, 0, 0.14);
  --services-ink: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.services__tabs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  background: white;
  transition: background var(--transition-slow);
}

.services__tab-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.services__tab {
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), filter var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  min-height: 120px;
  transform-origin: center bottom;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) * 2) calc(var(--radius-lg) * 2) 0 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.services__tab::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -18px;
  height: 18px;
  background-color: inherit;
  opacity: 1;
}

.services__tab:hover,
.services__tab:focus-visible,
.services__tab.is-active {
  transform: translateY(-18px);
  z-index: 2;
}

.services__tab:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  outline-offset: -4px;
}

.services__tab-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.services__tab-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.85;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.services__tab-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  white-space: nowrap;
  align-self: flex-start;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}


.services__tab-desc {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

.services__tab--quick {
  background-color: var(--color-yellow);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.services__tab--fullday {
  background-color: var(--color-cyan);
  color: white;
}

.services__tab--offsite {
  background-color: var(--color-pink);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.services__caption {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-md);
}

.services__caption-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.services__canvas {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--services-accent);
  border-top: 6px solid var(--services-accent);
  transition: background var(--transition-slow), border-color var(--transition-slow);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services__canvas::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.services__canvas-inner {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-3xl);
  z-index: 1;
}

.services__panels {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  transition: height var(--transition-slower);
}

.services__panel {
  grid-area: 1 / 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-slower), transform var(--transition-slower);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.services__panel.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
  position: relative;
}

.services__panel-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.services__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--services-ink);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.services__panel-title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--services-ink);
}

.services__panel-pill {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  white-space: nowrap;
  align-self: flex-start;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.services__carousel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto auto;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  column-gap: var(--space-xs);
  row-gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: center;
}

.services__carousel-btn--prev {
  grid-row: 1;
  grid-column: 2;
}

.services__carousel-btn--next {
  grid-row: 1;
  grid-column: 3;
}

.services__carousel-viewport {
  grid-row: 2;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services__carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  will-change: transform;
}

.services__carousel-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
}

.services__carousel-btn:hover,
.services__carousel-btn:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background-color: white;
}

.services__carousel-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.services__carousel-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.4;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}

.services__workshop-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  min-height: 200px;
}

.services__workshop-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.services__workshop-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.services__workshop-title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.services__workshop-duration {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.services__workshop-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0;
}

.services__workshop-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.services__panel-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.services__panel-content p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.services__outcomes {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.services__outcomes li {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.services__outcomes li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--services-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.services__rail {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.services__rail-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--services-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.services__rail-index {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--services-accent);
}

.services__rail-item h4 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

.services__rail-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.services__packages {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.services__package-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

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

.services__package-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.services__package-title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin: 0;
}

.services__package-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0;
}

.services__package-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.services__package-features li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.services__package-features li::before {
  content: '•';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--services-accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .services__panel-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {

  /* ── Consistent horizontal padding across the section ── */
  .services__caption {
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  }

  .services__caption-heading {
    font-size: var(--text-4xl);
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
  }

  .services__tabs {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
  }

  .services__tab {
    min-height: 80px;
    padding: var(--container-padding);
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) * 2) calc(var(--radius-lg) * 2) 0 0;
  }

  .services__tab-meta {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  /* Disable tab lift on hover/active — all content is visible */
  .services__tab:hover,
  .services__tab:focus-visible,
  .services__tab.is-active {
    transform: none;
  }

  /* Remove the overlap pseudo-element */
  .services__tab::after {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Hide the shared canvas — panels are shown inline under tabs */
  .services__canvas {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Tab wraps become vertical card containers */
  .services__tab-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  /* Panels shown inline under their parent tab */
  .services__tab-wrap > .services__panel {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    pointer-events: auto;
    padding: var(--container-padding);
    padding-top: 0;
    border-radius: 0 0 calc(var(--radius-lg) * 2) calc(var(--radius-lg) * 2);
    transition: none;
  }

  /* Tighten panel header spacing on mobile */
  .services__panel-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }

  /* Per-panel backgrounds and ink colors */
  .services__tab-wrap--quick > .services__panel {
    background: var(--color-yellow);
    --services-accent: var(--color-yellow);
    --services-ink: var(--color-charcoal);
  }

  .services__tab-wrap--fullday > .services__panel {
    background: var(--color-cyan);
    --services-accent: var(--color-cyan);
    --services-ink: white;
  }

  .services__tab-wrap--offsite > .services__panel {
    background: var(--color-pink);
    --services-accent: var(--color-pink);
    --services-ink: var(--color-charcoal);
  }

  .services__panels {
    min-height: 0;
  }

  /* ── Carousel stays functional on mobile — buttons visible ── */
  .services__carousel-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__scroll-icon-wrap {
    animation: none;
    transition: none;
  }

  .services__tab,
  .services__panel,
  .services__workshop-card,
  .services__carousel-track {
    transition: none;
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ===================================
   PROCESS/HOW IT WORKS SECTION
   =================================== */

.process {
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
}

.process__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 45% 55%;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.process__image {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-lg));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.process__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
}

.process__accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.process__item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E8E8E8;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.process__header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.process__header:hover {
  background-color: rgba(30, 30, 30, 0.05);
}

.process__header-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex: 1;
}

.process__number {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: white;
  opacity: 0.6;
  min-width: 2.5rem;
}

.process__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.process__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.process__header[aria-expanded="true"] .process__icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.process__content {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.process__content[data-expanded="true"] {
  max-height: 500px;
  opacity: 1;
  padding: 0 var(--space-md) var(--space-lg) calc(2.5rem + var(--space-md) + var(--space-md));
}

.process__content p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .process__layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
  }

  .process__image {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .process__title {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .process__header {
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-sm);
  }

  .process__header-content {
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }

  .process__number {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    min-width: 2rem;
  }

  .process__title {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }

  .process__content[data-expanded="true"] {
    padding: 0 var(--space-sm) var(--space-md) calc(2rem + var(--space-sm) + var(--space-sm));
  }

  .process__content p {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }
}

/* ===================================
   RESULTS/TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   =================================== */

.testimonials {
  background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.testimonials .section-title {
  color: white;
}

/* ===================================
   ABOUT/FOUNDER SECTION — Multi-panel editorial layout
   =================================== */

.about {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ---------- PANEL 1: Intro ---------- */
.about__intro {
  /* background-color: white; */
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
}

.about__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.about__eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  text-indent: 8rem;
}

.about__headline em {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Profile Card — inspired by the reference design */
.about__profile-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 380px 1.2fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}


.about__profile-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.about__profile-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about__profile-role {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0;
}

.about__profile-credentials {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.about__credential {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(3, 167, 145, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(3, 167, 145, 0.2);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.about__profile-photo {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 6;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

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

.about__profile-right {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  align-self: start;
}

.about__profile-right p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

/* ---------- PANEL 2: Origin Story Card ---------- */
.about__story {
  background-color: var(--color-pink);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.about__story-card {
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-2xl);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06),
    0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.about__story-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about__story-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.about__story-card-body p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0;
}

.about__story-card-body p:last-child {
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about__story-card-accent {
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.about__story-card-body em {
  font-style: italic;
}

.about__story-card-body strong {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---------- PANEL 3: How I Work — Circle Steps ---------- */
.about__method {
  /* background-color: var(--color-light-gray); */
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about__method-eyebrow {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about__method-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  text-align: center;
  /* max-width: 720px; */
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}

.about__method-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
}

.about__method-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
}

/* Visible state — applied by JS on scroll */
.about__method-step.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---- Circle ---- */
.about__method-circle {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: clamp(140px, 18vw, 200px);
  height: clamp(140px, 18vw, 200px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  perspective: 600px;
}

/* Circle inner ring + fill via pseudo-element for flip animation */
.about__method-circle::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid currentColor;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.18;
  transform: rotateY(90deg);
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.about__method-step.is-visible .about__method-circle::before {
  transform: rotateY(0deg);
  opacity: 0.18;
}

/* Color variants */
.about__method-circle--yellow {
  color: var(--color-yellow);
}
.about__method-circle--yellow::before {
  background: #fdf0a0;
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
  opacity: 0;
}
.about__method-step.is-visible .about__method-circle--yellow::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.about__method-circle--cyan {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}
.about__method-circle--cyan::before {
  background: #65cdbf;
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  opacity: 0;
}
.about__method-step.is-visible .about__method-circle--cyan::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.about__method-circle--pink {
  color: var(--color-pink);
}
.about__method-circle--pink::before {
  background: #f0d4d8;
  border-color: var(--color-pink);
  opacity: 0;
}
.about__method-step.is-visible .about__method-circle--pink::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Number inside circle */
.about__method-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.5) rotateY(90deg);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease 0.3s, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s;
}

.about__method-step.is-visible .about__method-num {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) rotateY(0deg);
}

/* ---- Content beside circle ---- */
.about__method-content {
  flex: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(30px);
  max-width: 460px;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.4s, transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s;
}

.about__method-step.is-visible .about__method-content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.about__method-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}

.about__method-text {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 460px;
}

/* ---- Principle footer ---- */
.about__method-principle {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.about__method-principle-big {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about__method-principle-big strong {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about__method-principle-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
}

.about__clifton {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.about__clifton-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.about__clifton p:last-child {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- PANEL 4: Goa + Strengths ---------- */
.about__details {
  background-color: white;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.about__details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.about__goa {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(208, 159, 166, 0.12) 0%, rgba(208, 159, 166, 0.04) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(208, 159, 166, 0.2);
}

.about__goa-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-pink);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.about__goa-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about__goa-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about__goa p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.about__goa-highlight {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(208, 159, 166, 0.25);
}

.about__strengths {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.about__good-at,
.about__not-good-at {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
}

.about__good-at {
  background: rgba(3, 167, 145, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(3, 167, 145, 0.15);
}

.about__not-good-at {
  background: rgba(48, 48, 48, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(48, 48, 48, 0.08);
}

.about__strengths-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about__strengths-heading--muted {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.about__good-at ul,
.about__not-good-at ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.about__good-at li,
.about__not-good-at li {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin: 0;
}

.about__good-at li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about__not-good-at li::before {
  content: '—';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ---------- PANEL 4: Launch Offer — Soft Banner ---------- */
.about__launch {
  padding: 0 0 var(--space-3xl);
  background-color: transparent;
}

.about__launch-banner {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-2xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle decorative arc in background */
.about__launch-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 180%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about__launch-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 30%;
  height: 120%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about__launch-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about__launch-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(253, 223, 24, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-yellow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 223, 24, 0.25);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about__launch-quiet {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}

.about__launch-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about__launch-headline-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.about__launch-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: white;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  margin: 0;
}

.about__launch-subline {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 400px;
}

.about__launch-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: none;
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.about__launch-link:hover {
  background: white;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.about__launch-perks-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.about__launch-perk {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  padding-left: var(--space-md);
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.about__launch-perk:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.about__launch-perk-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about__launch-perk-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}

/* ---------- ABOUT SECTION: Responsive ---------- */

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .about__headline {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    text-indent: 0;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about__profile-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 240px;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .about__profile-left {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
  }

  .about__profile-photo {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1 / 3;
  }

  .about__profile-right {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 2;
  }

  .about__method-steps {
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
  }

  .about__method-step {
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .about__details-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .about__launch-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .about__launch-banner {
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-xl);
  }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about__intro {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
  }

  .about__headline {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    text-indent: 0;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
  }

  .about__profile-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .about__profile-left {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: auto;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .about__profile-photo {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: auto;
    max-width: 260px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .about__profile-right {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: auto;
  }

  .about__profile-credentials {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .about__story {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  }

  .about__story-card {
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  }

  .about__story-card-title {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  }

  .about__method {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  }

  .about__method-title {
    font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  }

  .about__method-steps {
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .about__method-step {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .about__method-content {
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

  .about__method-step.is-visible .about__method-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .about__method-text {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .about__method-principle-big {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }

  .about__details {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  }

  .about__goa {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .about__launch {
    padding: 0 0 var(--space-2xl);
  }

  .about__launch-banner {
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .about__launch-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }

  .about__launch-headline {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }

  .about__launch-link {
    align-self: stretch;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ===================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   =================================== */

.contact {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-background-alt) 0%, white 100%);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.contact__direct {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

.contact__direct a {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

/* Contact section wrapper */
.contact-section {
  background: white;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

/* Brevo form container styling */
.container--contact {
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1080px;
}

.container--contact #sib-container {
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 var(--space-xl) !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

.container--contact form {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Form title — match section-title size (--text-3xl) */
.container--contact .sib-form-block p {
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: var(--text-3xl) !important;
  color: var(--color-charcoal) !important;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}

/* Form subtitle */
.container--contact .sib-text-form-block p {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: var(--text-base) !important;
  color: var(--color-text-light) !important;
  line-height: var(--leading-normal) !important;
}

/* All text inputs and textarea — compact height */
.container--contact .input,
.container--contact #sib-container input.input,
.container--contact #sib-container textarea.input,
.container--contact #sib-container select.input {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: var(--text-sm) !important;
  color: var(--color-charcoal) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-light-gray) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem !important;
  background-color: white !important;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
}

.container--contact .input:focus,
.container--contact #sib-container input.input:focus,
.container--contact #sib-container textarea.input:focus,
.container--contact #sib-container select.input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-cyan) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(3, 167, 145, 0.1) !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

/* Phone field layout */
.container--contact .sib-sms-input {
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.container--contact .sib-sms-input select.input {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
}

/* Submit button */
.container--contact .sib-form-block__button {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: var(--text-base) !important;
  color: var(--color-charcoal) !important;
  background-color: var(--color-pink) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill) !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 2.5rem !important;
  border: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
  width: auto !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
}

.container--contact .sib-form-block__button:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-charcoal) !important;
  color: white !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(48, 48, 48, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Success / Error message panels */
.container--contact .sib-form-message-panel {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

/* SMS tooltip */
.container--contact .sib-sms-tooltip__box {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: var(--text-xs) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-section {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  }

  .container--contact #sib-container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-md) !important;
  }
}

/* Kit.com form typography overrides */
.formkit-form[data-uid="7be8c295f1"] .formkit-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: var(--text-3xl) !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--color-charcoal) !important;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md) !important;
}

.formkit-form[data-uid="7be8c295f1"] .formkit-subheader p {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: var(--text-lg) !important;
  color: var(--color-text-light) !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  line-height: var(--leading-normal) !important;
}

.formkit-form[data-uid="7be8c295f1"] .formkit-input {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: var(--text-base) !important;
  color: var(--color-charcoal) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md) !important;
  line-height: var(--leading-normal) !important;
}

.formkit-form[data-uid="7be8c295f1"] .formkit-input::placeholder {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  color: var(--color-text-light) !important;
  opacity: 0.6 !important;
}

.formkit-form[data-uid="7be8c295f1"] .formkit-submit {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: var(--text-base) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  background-color: var(--color-charcoal) !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-base) !important;
}

.formkit-form[data-uid="7be8c295f1"] .formkit-submit:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-cyan) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.formkit-form[data-uid="7be8c295f1"] .formkit-guarantee p {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: var(--text-sm) !important;
}

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

.footer {
  background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: white;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
}

.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
}

.footer__logo {
  max-width: 200px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

.footer h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: white;
}

.footer__links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer__links li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer__links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer__links a:hover {
  color: white;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

/* ===================================
   STORY SECTIONS — Stacking Cards
   Cards stack on top of each other as you scroll
   =================================== */

/* ----- Stack Wrapper ----- */
.story-stack {
  /* background-color: white; */
  padding: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
  position: relative;
}

/* ----- Card Base ----- */
.story-stack__card {
  position: sticky;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  max-width: 1600px;
  width: calc(100% - var(--space-4xl));
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Override base section padding inside the stack */
.story-stack > section {
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

/* Each card stacks with staggered top offset — reveals a sliver of previous cards */
.story-stack__card:nth-child(1) { z-index: 1; top: calc(var(--nav-height) - 36px); }
.story-stack__card:nth-child(2) { z-index: 2; top: calc(var(--nav-height) - 20px); }
.story-stack__card:nth-child(3) { z-index: 3; top: calc(var(--nav-height) - 4px); }
.story-stack__card:nth-child(4) { z-index: 4; top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 12px); }
.story-stack__card:nth-child(5) { z-index: 5; top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 28px); }

.story-stack__card-inner {
  background-color: var(--color-light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
    0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-3xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Subtle decorative top-edge highlight */
.story-stack__card-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl) var(--radius-2xl) 0 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    var(--color-yellow),
    var(--color-pink),
    var(--color-cyan)
  );
}

.story-reveal .story-stack__card-inner {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(48px) scale(0.97);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

/* ----- Section 1: Hook ----- */
.story-hook .story-stack__card-inner {
  background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-4xl) var(--space-3xl);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(236, 206, 0, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(208, 159, 166, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.story-hook .story-stack__card-inner::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-yellow), var(--color-yellow));
}

.story-hook__lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.story-hook__punch {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.story-hook__punch::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -4px;
  width: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--color-yellow);
  transition: width 0.6s 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.story-hook.is-visible .story-hook__punch::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.story-hook__sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 500px;
}

/* ----- Section 2: The Mismatch (combined insight + sprint) ----- */
.story-mismatch .story-stack__card-inner {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 50%, rgba(3, 167, 145, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 50%, rgba(208, 159, 166, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.story-mismatch .story-stack__card-inner::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-cyan), var(--color-pink));
}

.story-mismatch__title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.story-mismatch__subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Persona grid: Builder | vs | Driver */
.story-mismatch__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: stretch;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
}

.story-mismatch__persona {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.1s linear;
}

.story-mismatch__persona--builder {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-cyan);
}

.story-mismatch__persona--driver {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-pink);
}

.story-mismatch__persona-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.story-mismatch__persona--builder .story-mismatch__persona-label { color: var(--color-cyan); }
.story-mismatch__persona--driver .story-mismatch__persona-label  { color: var(--color-pink); }

.story-mismatch__persona-title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.story-mismatch__traits {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.story-mismatch__traits li {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.story-mismatch__traits li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* VS divider between personas */
.story-mismatch__vs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.story-mismatch__vs span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  opacity: 0.25;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* Scene: "What this looks like in practice" */
.story-mismatch__scene {
  /* background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03); */
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  /* padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-xl); */
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.story-mismatch__scene-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  opacity: 0.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Flow steps */
.story-mismatch__flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.story-mismatch__step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
}

.story-mismatch__step-num {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.story-mismatch__step-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.story-mismatch__step-friction {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-pink);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.story-mismatch__connector {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
  opacity: 0.12;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Duration bar */
.story-mismatch__bar-wrap {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.story-mismatch__bar-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.story-mismatch__bar-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.story-mismatch__bar-time {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.story-mismatch__bar-track {
  height: 12px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-mismatch__bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 37.5%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-cyan), var(--color-pink));
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: width 1.2s 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.story-mismatch.is-visible .story-mismatch__bar-fill {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ----- Section 4: Cost Compounds ----- */
.story-cost .story-stack__card-inner {
  background-color: var(--color-pink);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.story-cost .story-stack__card-inner::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-pink), #e8c4c9);
}

.story-cost__title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.story-cost__cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.story-cost__card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* Cards fade up from bottom, staggered */
.story-cost.is-visible .story-cost__card:nth-child(1) {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0s;
}
.story-cost.is-visible .story-cost__card:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.2s;
}
.story-cost.is-visible .story-cost__card:nth-child(3) {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Brief shadow pulse on landing */
.story-cost.is-visible .story-cost__card {
  animation: cost-land 0.6s ease forwards;
}
.story-cost.is-visible .story-cost__card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.story-cost.is-visible .story-cost__card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

@keyframes cost-land {
  0%   { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
  50%  { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18); }
  100% { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
}

.story-cost__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.story-cost__card-title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.story-cost__card-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ----- Section 5: Transformation ----- */
.story-transform .story-stack__card-inner {
  background-color: var(--color-yellow);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 100%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.story-transform .story-stack__card-inner::before {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  opacity: 0.2;
}

.story-transform__title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.story-transform__subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* Toggle Switch */
.story-transform__toggle-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.story-transform__toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  background: rgba(48, 48, 48, 0.08);
  border: 2px solid rgba(48, 48, 48, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
}

.story-transform__toggle:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-charcoal);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.story-transform__toggle-track {
  width: 48px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background-color: rgba(48, 48, 48, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.story-transform__toggle[aria-checked="true"] .story-transform__toggle-track {
  background-color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.story-transform__toggle-knob {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px;
  left: 3px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.story-transform__toggle[aria-checked="true"] .story-transform__toggle-knob {
  transform: translateX(22px);
}

.story-transform__toggle-label--mismatch,
.story-transform__toggle-label--fit {
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.story-transform__toggle[aria-checked="false"] .story-transform__toggle-label--fit,
.story-transform__toggle[aria-checked="true"] .story-transform__toggle-label--mismatch {
  opacity: 0.35;
}

/* Metrics — 3-column card grid */
.story-transform__metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.story-transform__metric {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.story-transform.is-fit .story-transform__metric {
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(3, 167, 145, 0.12);
}

.story-transform__metric-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  opacity: 0.3;
  transition: color 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.story-transform__metric-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.story-transform.is-fit .story-transform__metric-icon {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.story-transform__metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              color 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
  margin: var(--space-xs) 0;
}

.story-transform.is-fit .story-transform__metric-value {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  transform: scale(0.85);
}

.story-transform__metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.story-transform__metric-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* ----- Section 6: CTA Card ----- */
.story-stack__card--cta .story-stack__card-inner,
.story-stack__card-inner--cta {
  background-color: var(--color-light-gray);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 40vh;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.story-stack__card--cta .story-stack__card-inner::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-pink), var(--color-yellow));
}

.story-cta__title {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.story-cta__sub {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: 660px;
}

.story-cta__header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.story-cta__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  background: rgba(3, 167, 145, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(3, 167, 145, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.story-cta__flow {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 980px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.story-cta__panel {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 22, 22, 0.08);
  text-align: left;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.story-cta__panel--standard {
  background: rgba(208, 159, 166, 0.08);
}

.story-cta__panel--fit {
  border-color: rgba(3, 167, 145, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px rgba(3, 167, 145, 0.12);
}

.story-cta__panel-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.story-cta__panel-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.story-cta__panel-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.story-cta__panel-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.story-cta__panel-list li::before {
  content: '•';
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.story-cta__steps {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1040px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.story-cta__path-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width:  calc(1040px - var(--space-3xl));
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.story-cta__path-svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.story-cta__path-line {
  stroke: var(--color-charcoal);
  stroke-width: 8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 22 16;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.story-cta__checkpoint {
  fill: var(--color-yellow);
  stroke: var(--color-charcoal);
  stroke-width: 3.5;
  transform: scale(1);
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: center center;
  transition: transform 0.42s ease, filter 0.42s ease;
}

.story-cta__checkpoint.is-active {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(22, 22, 22, 0.2));
}

.story-cta__traveler {
  fill: var(--color-cyan);
  stroke: white;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(3, 167, 145, 0.45));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.story-cta__step {
  text-align: left;
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 22, 22, 0.08);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.story-stack__card--cta.is-visible .story-cta__step {
  opacity: 0.62;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

.story-cta__step.is-active {
  border-color: rgba(3, 167, 145, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 34px rgba(3, 167, 145, 0.2);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.story-cta__step:not(.is-active) .story-cta__step-marker {
  opacity: 0.56;
}

.story-cta__step-marker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.story-cta__step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.story-cta__step-desc {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.story-cta__step-example {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background: #f0d4d8;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-sm);
}

.story-cta__footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  max-width: 520px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
}

.story-cta__footer-note {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0;
}

.story-stack__card--cta.is-visible .story-cta__panel,
.story-stack__card--cta.is-visible .story-cta__step,
.story-stack__card--cta.is-visible .story-cta__footer {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.story-stack__card--cta.is-visible .story-cta__flow .story-cta__panel:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.story-stack__card--cta.is-visible .story-cta__flow .story-cta__panel:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.story-stack__card--cta.is-visible .story-cta__steps .story-cta__step:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.story-stack__card--cta.is-visible .story-cta__steps .story-cta__step:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.35s;
}

.story-stack__card--cta.is-visible .story-cta__steps .story-cta__step:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.45s;
}

.story-stack__card--cta.is-visible .story-cta__footer {
  transition-delay: 0.55s;
}

/* ===================================
  ARC PROPRIETARY SYSTEM
  =================================== */
.arc-system {
  /* background-color: white; */
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.arc-system__container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.arc-system__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.arc-system__title {
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.arc-system__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.arc-system__visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Wrapper creates a positioning context for the fixed center label */
.arc-system__wheel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 95%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: clamp(10px, 2.5vw, 18px);
  overflow: hidden; /* Fallback for browsers without overflow: clip */
  overflow: clip;
}

/* The rotating layer */
.arc-system__wheel {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  animation: arcSystemSpin 50s linear infinite;
  transform-origin: center;
}

.arc-system__svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Segments */
.arc-system__segment {
  fill: var(--color-yellow);
  stroke: white;
  stroke-width: 6;
}

/* Segment labels */
.arc-system__labels text {
  text-anchor: middle;
  fill: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.arc-system__label-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.arc-system__label-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Center hexagon */
.arc-system__core {
  fill: white;
  stroke: white;
  stroke-width: 6;
}

/* Fixed center text overlay (does NOT rotate) */
.arc-system__center-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.arc-system__center-line {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 3.5vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Outer rim labels */
.arc-system__outer-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  fill: var(--color-pink);
  text-anchor: middle;
}

@keyframes arcSystemSpin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ===================================
  MOVING TAGS BAR
  =================================== */
.tags-marquee {
  background-color: white;
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tags-marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: tagsMarquee 26s linear infinite;
}

.tags-marquee__group {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  padding-right: var(--space-2xl);
}

.tags-marquee__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 300;
  /* letter-spacing: 0.06em; */
  text-transform: lowercase;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.tags-marquee__tag--cyan {
  background-color: var(--color-cyan);
  color: white;
}

.tags-marquee__tag--pink {
  background-color: var(--color-pink);
}

.tags-marquee__tag--yellow {
  background-color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.tags-marquee__tag--charcoal {
  background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: white;
}

.tags-marquee__tag--light-gray {
  background-color: var(--color-light-gray);
}

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .tags-marquee__track {
    animation: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .tags-marquee {
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  }

  .tags-marquee__group {
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }

  .tags-marquee__tag {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .arc-system__container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .arc-system__title {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .arc-system__subtitle {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

/* ===================================
   STORY SECTIONS — Responsive
   =================================== */

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .story-stack__card {
    width: calc(100% - var(--space-md));
  }

  .story-stack__card-inner {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
  }

  .story-mismatch__grid {
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }

  .story-cta__flow,
  .story-cta__steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .story-stack {
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-sm);
  }

  .story-stack__card {
    position: relative;
    top: auto !important;
    width: calc(100% - var(--space-sm));
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  }

  .story-stack__card-inner {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .story-hook .story-stack__card-inner {
    min-height: 50vh;
  }

  .story-hook__lead {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }

  .story-hook__punch {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  }

  .story-mismatch__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }

  .story-mismatch__vs {
    padding-top: 0;
  }

  .story-mismatch__vs span {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }

  .story-mismatch__flow {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }

  .story-mismatch__connector {
    width: 2px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  .story-cost__cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 400px;
  }

  .story-cost__card {
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
  }

  .story-transform__metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .story-transform__metric-value {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  }

  .story-cta__title {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  }

  .story-stack__card--cta .story-stack__card-inner {
    min-height: 30vh;
  }

  .story-cta__panel,
  .story-cta__step {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .story-cta__path-wrap {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  }
}

/* ===================================
   FAQ SECTION
   =================================== */
.faq {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-warm-white, #FAFAF8);
}

.faq .section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.faq .section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  color: var(--color-muted, #888);
}

.faq__list {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq__item {
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: white;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease;

  /* Slide-from-left + fade-in on scroll */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-60px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  transition-delay: var(--faq-delay, 0s);
}

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .faq__item {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  }
}

.faq__item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.faq__item[open] {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.faq__question {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  user-select: none;
  color: var(--color-charcoal, #2A2A2A);
}

.faq__question::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq__question::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-muted, #888);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.faq__item[open] .faq__question::after {
  content: '−';
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

.faq__answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-body, #555);
}

.faq__answer p {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.faq__answer p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq__answer ul {
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  padding: 0;
}

.faq__answer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.faq__answer strong {
  color: var(--color-charcoal, #2A2A2A);
}

/* ===================================
   STORY SECTIONS — Reduced Motion
   =================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .story-reveal .story-stack__card-inner,
  .story-cost__card,
  .story-mismatch__bar-fill,
  .story-transform__metric,
  .story-transform__metric-value,
  .story-transform__metric-icon,
  .story-transform__toggle-knob,
  .story-transform__toggle-track,
  .story-cta__panel,
  .story-cta__step,
  .story-cta__footer,
  .arc-system__wheel {
    transition: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .story-reveal .story-stack__card-inner,
  .story-cost__card,
  .story-cta__panel,
  .story-cta__step,
  .story-cta__footer {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  .story-mismatch__bar-fill {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .story-hook__punch::after {
    width: 100%;
    transition: none;
  }

  .story-cta__checkpoint {
    transform: none;
    filter: none;
  }

  .story-cta__traveler {
    filter: none;
  }
}