/* ==========================================================================
   Aube Research & Analytics — shared stylesheet
   One file for every page. Plain CSS, no build step.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  --bg: #F6F8FE;          /* page background (single, site-wide) */
  --tint: #F6F8FE;        /* same as background: no alternating bands */
  --paper: #FFFFFF;       /* document / card surfaces */
  --ink: #14202B;         /* headings + body */
  --muted: #4A5560;       /* secondary text */
  --border: #E3E7EE;      /* rules + card borders */
  --border-strong: #C9D0DA;
  --field-border: #7D8793;/* form controls (3:1 against white) */
  --blue: #1255DD;        /* brand */
  --blue-ink: #0E46B8;    /* hover / pressed */
  --blue-wash: #E8EFFC;   /* faint blue fill for pills */
  --amber-ink: #7A4D00;
  --amber-wash: #FBF0DC;
  --red-ink: #A1261B;
  --green-ink: #1C6B3A;

  --serif: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; /* one typeface site-wide */
  --sans: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;

  --radius: 10px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(20, 32, 43, 0.04), 0 8px 24px -12px rgba(20, 32, 43, 0.12);
  --container: 1160px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  --section: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 6.5rem);
}

/* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { transition: none !important; }
}
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg, picture { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
img { height: auto; }
a { color: var(--blue); text-underline-offset: 0.18em; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; }
a:hover { color: var(--blue-ink); }
p { margin: 0 0 1rem; }
ul, ol { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 5.2vw, 3.9rem); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; line-height: 1.25; }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
strong { font-weight: 600; }
hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin: 0; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--blue);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: 1rem; top: -100px; z-index: 100;
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff; padding: 0.6rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; color: #fff; }
.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.container--narrow { max-width: 820px; }
.section { padding-block: var(--section); }
.section--tint { background: var(--tint); border-block: 1px solid var(--border); }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); }
.section + .section:not(.section--tint) { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.section--tint + .section { border-top: 0; }

.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .grid--2, .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
}

/* ---------- Type helpers ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.eyebrow--rule { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.eyebrow--rule::before { content: ""; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--blue); }
.lede { font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.6vw, 1.22rem); color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 62ch; }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.small { font-size: 0.875rem; }
.accent { color: var(--blue); }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.25rem); }
.section-head p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.075rem; margin-top: 0.75rem; }
.section-head--split {
  max-width: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.section-head--split > div { max-width: 640px; }

/* ---------- Buttons & links ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  font: 600 0.95rem/1.2 var(--sans);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color .15s ease, color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn svg { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; flex: none; }
.btn--primary { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--blue-ink); color: #fff; }
.btn--secondary { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--border-strong); }
.btn--secondary:hover { border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--ink); }
.btn--sm { padding: 0.6rem 1rem; font-size: 0.875rem; }
.btn[disabled] { opacity: 0.65; cursor: progress; }
.btn-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .btn-row .btn { width: 100%; }
}

.text-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; text-decoration: none; color: var(--blue);
}
.text-link svg { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; transition: transform .15s ease; }
.text-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.text-link:hover svg { transform: translateX(2px); }

/* ---------- Header / nav ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(246, 248, 254, 0.96);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(6px)) {
  .site-header { background: rgba(246, 248, 254, 0.88); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
}
.site-header__row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; min-height: 72px; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink); flex: none; }
.brand img { height: 22px; width: auto; }
.brand__sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-strong); padding-left: 0.75rem; line-height: 1.2;
}
@media (max-width: 420px) { .brand__sub { display: none; } }

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; }
.nav__list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.75rem; list-style: none; }
.nav__link {
  font-size: 0.94rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; padding: 0.35rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border-color .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.nav__link[aria-current="page"], .nav__link.is-section { color: var(--blue); border-bottom-color: var(--blue); }
.nav__cta { display: inline-flex; }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem; font: 600 0.875rem var(--sans); color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle svg { width: 1.1rem; height: 1.1rem; }
.nav-toggle .icon-close { display: none; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon-open { display: none; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon-close { display: block; }

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .site-header__row { flex-wrap: wrap; min-height: 64px; padding-block: 0.6rem; }
  .js .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav { width: 100%; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 1rem; padding: 0.5rem 0 1.25rem; }
  .js .nav { display: none; }
  .js .nav.is-open { display: flex; }
  .nav__list { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; }
  .nav__list li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .nav__link { display: block; padding: 0.85rem 0; border-bottom: 0; font-size: 1.02rem; }
  .nav__link[aria-current="page"], .nav__link.is-section { border-bottom: 0; }
  .nav__cta .btn { width: 100%; }
}

.breadcrumbs { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); padding-top: 1.5rem; }
.breadcrumbs ol { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; }
.breadcrumbs li + li::before { content: "/"; margin-right: 0.4rem; color: var(--border-strong); }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---------- Page header (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-header { padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.page-header h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.3rem); max-width: 22ch; }
.page-header .lede { margin-top: 1rem; }
.page-header__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem 1.25rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem); }
.hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center; }
.hero h1 .line { display: block; }
.hero h1 .line--accent { color: var(--blue); }
.hero .lede { margin-top: 0; }
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.hero__grid { align-items: start; }
.hero .btn-row { margin-top: 2rem; }
.trust-line {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem; margin-top: 2.25rem; padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); list-style: none; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.trust-line li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.trust-line svg { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; color: var(--blue); flex: none; }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 899px) {
  .hero h1 .line { display: inline; }
}

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.card p { color: var(--muted); }
.card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.card--link { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: border-color .15s ease; }
.card--link:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: inherit; }
.card--link:hover h3 { color: var(--blue); }
.card__foot { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1.25rem; }
.card__icon { width: 2.5rem; height: 2.5rem; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--blue-wash); color: var(--blue); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.card__icon svg { width: 1.25rem; height: 1.25rem; }
.card__num { font: 500 0.85rem var(--sans); color: var(--blue); letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.card--feature { border-top: 3px solid var(--blue); }

.ticks { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0.65rem; margin-top: 0.75rem; }
.ticks li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1rem 1fr; gap: 0.7rem; color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.ticks svg { width: 1.05rem; height: 1.05rem; color: var(--blue); margin-top: 0.22rem; }

/* Lead service (SEP) */
.lead-service {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-top: 3px solid var(--blue); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem); margin-bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}
.lead-service h3 { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.6vw, 2rem); }
.lead-service p { color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .lead-service { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }

.also-covers {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.5rem 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.also-covers strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

/* Audience list */
.audience { border-top: 1px solid var(--ink); padding-top: 1.5rem; }
.audience h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; }
.audience p { color: var(--muted); }
.audience .ticks li { font-size: 0.94rem; }

/* ---------- Document / claim-chart excerpt ---------- */
.doc {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.doc__head { padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.doc__kicker { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.doc__kicker .tag { color: var(--red-ink); border: 1px solid currentColor; border-radius: 3px; padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.doc__title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 500; margin: 0.5rem 0 0.35rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.3; }
.doc__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.25rem 1rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.chart { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed; }
.chart col.c1 { width: 17%; } .chart col.c2 { width: 31%; } .chart col.c3 { width: 27%; } .chart col.c4 { width: 25%; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .chart { table-layout: auto; } .chart colgroup { display: none; } }
.chart caption { text-align: left; }
.chart th, .chart td { text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding: 0.8rem 1.35rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.chart th { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); background: #FAFBFC; padding-block: 0.6rem; }
.chart td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.chart .ref { color: var(--ink); }
.chart .ref small { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.75rem; }
.redact { display: block; height: 0.55rem; border-radius: 2px; background: #D5DAE1; margin: 0.32rem 0; }
.redact--80 { width: 80%; } .redact--60 { width: 60%; } .redact--90 { width: 92%; } .redact--45 { width: 45%; }
.status { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 999px; }
.status::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; }
.status--reads { color: var(--blue-ink); background: var(--blue-wash); }
.status--partial { color: var(--amber-ink); background: var(--amber-wash); }
.status--open { color: var(--muted); background: #EEF0F3; }
.doc__foot { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem 1rem; padding: 0.9rem 1.35rem; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); background: #FAFBFC; }
.doc__foot strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.doc-wrap { position: relative; }
figure { margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .chart th:nth-child(2), .chart td:nth-child(2) { display: none; }
  .chart th, .chart td { padding-inline: 1rem; }
}

/* Sample section */
.sample__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .sample__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }
.defs { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.defs div { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 9.5rem 1fr; gap: 1rem; padding-top: 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.defs dt { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.defs dd { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .defs div { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.25rem; } }

/* ---------- Process ---------- */
.steps { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0; counter-reset: step; border-top: 1px solid var(--ink); }
.steps li { padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 0 0; counter-increment: step; }
.steps li + li { padding-left: 1.5rem; border-left: 1px solid var(--border); }
.steps li::before { content: "0" counter(step); display: block; font: 500 0.85rem var(--sans); color: var(--blue); letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.steps h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.steps p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .steps li:nth-child(3) { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
  .steps li:nth-child(n+3) { padding-top: 2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .steps li, .steps li + li { padding: 1.5rem 0; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
}

/* ---------- Offer ---------- */
.offer { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); }
.offer .card h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.price { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.6rem; margin: 0.25rem 0 1rem; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); }
.price strong { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .offer { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- Founder ---------- */
.founder { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 240px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); align-items: start; }
.founder__photo {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--paper);
  display: grid; place-items: center; overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.founder__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.founder__photo .placeholder { text-align: center; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 1rem; }
.founder__photo .placeholder img { width: 72px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto 0.9rem; object-fit: contain; }
.founder h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.founder__role { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.founder blockquote { margin: 1.5rem 0 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; border-left: 2px solid var(--blue); font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .founder { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } .founder__photo { max-width: 220px; } }

.facts { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.facts li { padding: 1.4rem 1.25rem 1.4rem 0; }
.facts li + li { padding-left: 1.25rem; border-left: 1px solid var(--border); }
.facts strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.55rem; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--ink); }
.facts span { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .facts li:nth-child(3) { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
  .facts li:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
}

/* ---------- Reports ---------- */
.report { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 150px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; align-items: start; }
.report__cover {
  width: 150px; aspect-ratio: 2 / 3; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden; background: var(--paper); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.report__cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.report__cover--blank { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; padding: 1rem; background: var(--paper); }
.report__cover--blank img { width: 54px; height: auto; }
.report__cover--blank span { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--ink); }
.report__cover--blank small { display: block; font: 600 0.62rem var(--sans); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.report h3 { margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.report p { color: var(--muted); }
.report__label { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.report--primary .report__label { color: var(--blue); }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .report { grid-template-columns: 96px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1rem; } .report__cover { width: 96px; } }

/* ---------- Insights ---------- */
.post { display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; padding-top: 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-strong); }
.post__meta { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; align-items: center; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.post__meta span + span::before { content: "·"; margin-right: 0.6rem; }
.post h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; transition: color .15s ease; }
.post p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }
.post:hover h3 { color: var(--blue); }
.post:hover { color: inherit; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-strong); }
.faq details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-strong); }
.faq summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink);
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary svg { width: 1.1rem; height: 1.1rem; flex: none; color: var(--blue); transition: transform .2s ease; }
.faq details[open] summary svg { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq summary:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.faq__a { padding: 0 0 1.5rem; color: var(--muted); max-width: 70ch; }
.faq__a ul { padding-left: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.faq__a li { margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.faq__a p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band { background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) auto; gap: 2rem; align-items: center; }
.cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.cta-band p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .cta-band { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- Detail pages ---------- */
.detail { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: start; }
.detail__body p { font-size: 1.06rem; color: var(--ink); }
.detail__body h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.detail__panel { position: sticky; top: 96px; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .detail { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } .detail__panel { position: static; } }
.note {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--blue); background: var(--tint); padding: 1rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.note strong { color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Article ---------- */
.article { max-width: 70ch; margin-inline: auto; font-size: 1.075rem; line-height: 1.78; }
.article > p:first-child { font-size: 1.22rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--serif); }
.article h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; margin: 2.75rem 0 1rem; }
.article h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem; }
.article p { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.article ul, .article ol { padding-left: 1.3rem; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; }
.article li { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; padding-left: 0.25rem; }
.article li::marker { color: var(--blue); }
.article blockquote { margin: 2rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; border-left: 2px solid var(--blue); font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.25rem; }
.article-foot { max-width: 70ch; margin: 3rem auto 0; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
.text-link--back svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.text-link--back:hover svg { transform: rotate(180deg) translateX(2px); }

/* Article diagrams (restyled, markup unchanged) */
.article-diagram { margin: 2.25rem 0 2.5rem; }
.article-diagram__stage { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--paper); padding: 2rem 1.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 170px; }
.article-diagram figcaption { margin-top: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55; text-align: center; }

.reldiag { width: 100%; }
.reldiag__zone { display: flex; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.reldiag__zone--risk { width: 55%; color: var(--amber-ink); }
.reldiag__zone--safe { width: 45%; margin-left: 55%; color: var(--blue); margin-top: -1.2rem; }
.reldiag__track { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; position: relative; padding-top: 0.5rem; }
.reldiag__track::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 1.4rem; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(to right, #E7C58E 0 55%, var(--blue) 55% 100%); }
.reldiag__step { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.625rem; flex: 1; }
.reldiag__dot { width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: #C98A1E; border: 2px solid var(--paper); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px #C98A1E; }
.reldiag__step--safe .reldiag__dot { background: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--blue); }
.reldiag__label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); text-align: center; line-height: 1.3; }
.reldiag__step--safe .reldiag__label { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

.compdiag { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; width: 100%; }
.compdiag__col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.625rem; }
.compdiag__label { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.compdiag__bar { display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--blue-wash); border: 1px solid #C9D8F6; }
.compdiag__bar span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink); }
.compdiag__bar--wide { width: 100%; }
.compdiag__bar--thin { width: 62%; background: #F2F4F7; border-color: var(--border); }
.compdiag__verdict { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 0.375rem; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem; border-radius: 999px; }
.compdiag__verdict--weak { color: var(--muted); background: #EEF0F3; }
.compdiag__verdict--strong { color: var(--blue-ink); background: var(--blue-wash); }

.whitespace-map { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.whitespace-map__svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.whitespace-map__zone { position: absolute; top: 44%; left: 46%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); border: 1px dashed var(--blue); border-radius: 999px; width: 34%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.whitespace-map__zone span { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); }

.chartdiag { width: 100%; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; }
.chartdiag__head, .chartdiag__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr 32px; gap: 0.75rem; align-items: center; padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem; }
.chartdiag__head { background: #FAFBFC; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.chartdiag__row { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.chartdiag__claim { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.chartdiag__note { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); }
.chartdiag__flag svg { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; color: var(--blue); }
.chartdiag__row--flag { background: #FFFBF3; }
.chartdiag__row--flag .chartdiag__note { color: var(--amber-ink); }
.chartdiag__row--flag .chartdiag__flag svg { color: var(--red-ink); }

.venndiag { width: 100%; max-width: 380px; }
.venndiag svg { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.venndiag__label { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 9px; fill: var(--muted); text-anchor: middle; }
.venndiag__label--strong { fill: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

.flowdiag { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; width: 100%; }
.flowdiag__step { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem; border: 1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--paper); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap; }
.flowdiag__num { width: 1.35rem; height: 1.35rem; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--blue-wash); color: var(--blue-ink); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.flowdiag__arrow { color: var(--muted); display: flex; }
.flowdiag__arrow svg { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .compdiag { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .flowdiag { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .flowdiag__arrow { justify-content: center; }
  .flowdiag__arrow svg { transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .reldiag__label { font-size: 0.7rem; }
}

/* ---------- Legal ---------- */
.legal { max-width: 74ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.legal h2 { font-size: 1.45rem; margin: 2.5rem 0 0.75rem; }
.legal-section:first-of-type h2 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.legal ul { padding-left: 1.25rem; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.legal li { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.legal p, .legal li { color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .contact { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }
.contact__aside .card + .card { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.form { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .field-row { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }
.field { display: grid; gap: 0.4rem; }
.field__label { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.field__optional { font-weight: 400; color: var(--muted); }
.field__input, .field__textarea {
  width: 100%; font: 400 1rem/1.5 var(--sans); color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--field-border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem; transition: border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.field__input::placeholder, .field__textarea::placeholder { color: #6B7580; }
.field__input:focus, .field__textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 85, 221, 0.22); }
.field__textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.field__error { display: none; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--red-ink); }
.field.is-invalid .field__input, .field.is-invalid .field__textarea { border-color: var(--red-ink); }
.field.is-invalid .field__error { display: block; }
.form__status { margin: 0; padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.form__status[hidden] { display: none; }
.form__status--ok { background: var(--blue-wash); color: var(--ink); border: 1px solid #C9D8F6; }
.form__status--error { background: #FCEDEB; color: var(--red-ink); border: 1px solid #F2C6C0; }
.form__fine { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.hidden { display: none !important; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--tint); padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) 2rem; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.site-footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.6fr) repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; }
.site-footer__brand img { height: 20px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.site-footer__brand p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 36ch; }
.site-footer h2 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.site-footer ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0.55rem; }
.site-footer a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: underline; }
.site-footer__social { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.site-footer__social a { width: 2.25rem; height: 2.25rem; border: 1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius: 999px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--ink); }
.site-footer__social a:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue); }
.site-footer__social svg { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; }
.site-footer__bottom { margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.site-footer__bottom nav { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; }
.site-footer__bottom a { color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .site-footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }
@media (max-width: 420px) { .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- Placeholder marker (remove once filled) ---------- */
.ph-s { font-style: normal; }
.ph { background: #FFF4D6; color: #5C4200; border-radius: 3px; padding: 0 0.2em; font-style: normal; }

/* ---------- Small-screen safety ---------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .btn { white-space: normal; text-align: center; }
  .chart th, .chart td { padding: 0.7rem 0.75rem; }
  .chart td:first-child, .chart .ref { white-space: normal; }
  .doc__head, .doc__foot { padding-inline: 1rem; }
}

/* ---------- v2 additions ---------- */
.hero__grid--visual { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr); align-items: center; }
.hero__grid--visual h1 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.hero__grid--visual .lede { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.hero__visual img { width: 100%; height: auto; mix-blend-mode: multiply; }
@media (min-width: 961px) { .hero__grid--visual h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.55vw, 3rem); } .hero__grid--visual { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1fr); } }
.stats-strip { margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.stats-strip strong { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }

.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
.split--why { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
.split .lede { margin-top: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .split, .split--why { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }

.shot { background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); overflow: hidden; }
.shot__bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); background: #FAFBFD; }
.shot__bar span { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: #D5DAE1; }
.shot__bar em { font-style: normal; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); margin-left: 0.6rem; background: var(--bg); border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.1rem 0.75rem; }
.shot img { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.shot figcaption { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }

.flow { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; margin: 1.75rem 0 2rem; }
.flow li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; }
.flow li span { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }
.flow li + li::before { content: ""; width: 14px; height: 1px; background: var(--border-strong); margin-left: -0.95rem; margin-right: 0.45rem; }

.pub-card { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; margin-top: 2rem; padding: 0.9rem; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink); max-width: 440px; transition: border-color .15s ease; }
.pub-card:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--ink); }
.pub-card__thumb { flex: none; width: 54px; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.pub-card__thumb img { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.pub-card strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0.15rem 0; }

.tagpill { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-ink); background: var(--blue-wash); border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.12rem 0.55rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; align-self: flex-start; }
.std-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.also-covers .tagpill { margin: 0 0.25rem 0 0; vertical-align: 1px; }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero__grid--visual { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .hero__visual { max-width: 640px; }
}

/* ---------- v3: document hero, blended artwork ---------- */
.btn--lg { padding: 1.05rem 1.75rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.eyebrow--wide { letter-spacing: 0.22em; font-weight: 500; }
.hero--doc { padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); overflow: hidden; }
.hero__wrap { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; min-height: clamp(480px, 46vw, 600px); }
.hero__copy { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 800px; }
.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.035em; line-height: 1.04;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.6vw, 4.6rem); margin: 0.25rem 0 1.5rem;
}
.hero__copy .lede { max-width: 33rem; }
.hero__copy .trust-line { max-width: 33rem; }
.hero__art { position: absolute; z-index: 1; right: -3rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-40%); width: min(50%, 600px); pointer-events: none; }
.hero__art img, .blend-art img { width: 100%; height: auto; mix-blend-mode: multiply; }
.hero__art img {
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 12%, #000 82%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: source-in;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 12%, #000 82%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent 100%);
  mask-composite: intersect;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .hero__title .line { display: block; white-space: nowrap; } }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero__wrap { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; min-height: 0; }
  .hero__art { position: relative; right: auto; top: auto; transform: none; width: 100%; max-width: 520px; margin: 1.5rem auto -1rem; }
}

.tagline { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--blue); margin: -0.25rem 0 1rem; }
.split--top { align-items: start; }
.split--head { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: center; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.split--head .section-head { margin-bottom: 0; }
.split--why { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr); align-items: center; }
.why__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.1; }
.rule-accent { display: block; width: 64px; height: 3px; background: var(--blue); margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem; }
.blend-art img {
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 10%, #000 88%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: source-in;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 10%, #000 88%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
  mask-composite: intersect;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) { .split--head, .split--why { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- v4: two-column hero (no overlap), IP facts ticker, hardware ---------- */
.hero__grid--doc { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 0.75fr); gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); align-items: center; }
.hero__grid--doc .hero__copy { max-width: none; }
.hero__grid--doc .hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); }
.hero__grid--doc .hero__art { position: static; transform: none; width: 100%; max-width: 460px; justify-self: end; right: auto; top: auto; }
.hero__grid--doc .hero__art img { -webkit-mask-image: none; mask-image: none; mix-blend-mode: multiply; border-radius: var(--radius); }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero__grid--doc { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .hero__grid--doc .hero__art { justify-self: center; max-width: 420px; margin: 0; }
}

.ticker { display: flex; align-items: stretch; border-block: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--bg); overflow: hidden; }
.ticker__label { flex: none; display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 0 1.1rem 0 var(--gutter); background: var(--bg); position: relative; z-index: 1; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
.ticker__label span { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; background: var(--blue); border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem; white-space: nowrap; }
.ticker__viewport { display: flex; overflow: hidden; flex: 1; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent); }
.ticker__track { list-style: none; display: flex; flex: none; gap: 0; animation: ticker 90s linear infinite; }
.ticker__track li { white-space: nowrap; padding: 1rem 2.25rem; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink); position: relative; }
.ticker__track li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; width: 6px; height: 6px; margin-top: -3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue); }
.ticker:hover .ticker__track, .ticker:focus-within .ticker__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-100%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ticker__track { animation: none; }
  .ticker__viewport { overflow-x: auto; }
  .ticker__track[aria-hidden="true"] { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ticker__label { display: none; } .ticker__track li { font-size: 0.88rem; padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem; } }

.split--expertise { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr); align-items: center; }
.blend-art--soft img { -webkit-mask-image: none; mask-image: none; mix-blend-mode: multiply; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .split--expertise { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }

.hw { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.hw__media { background: #0B1320; min-height: 100%; }
.hw__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hw__body { padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.hw__body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); }
.hw__body .lede { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.hw__body .ticks li { font-size: 0.95rem; }
.hw__media--inline { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; margin-top: 1.75rem; aspect-ratio: 947 / 690; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .hw { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } .hw__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; } }
.hero__grid--doc .trust-line { max-width: none; }
.hero__grid--doc .hero__art img {
  border-radius: 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 9%, #000 91%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 9%, #000 91%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: source-in;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 9%, #000 91%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 9%, #000 91%, transparent 100%);
  mask-composite: intersect;
}
.hw__media { position: relative; }
.hw__media picture { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.hw__media picture img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hw__media--inline { position: relative; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .hw__media { min-height: 0; } }
.blend-art--soft img {
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: source-in;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent 100%);
  mask-composite: intersect;
}
.split--expertise { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }

/* ---------- v5: one typeface, stepper, bigger expertise art, hardware redesign ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h1 { letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.facts strong, .price strong, .pub-card strong, .doc__title, .founder blockquote, .article blockquote { font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.article > p:first-child { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.faq summary { font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 600; }
.tagline { font-family: var(--sans); font-style: normal; font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.lede { line-height: 1.65; }

.site-footer__name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin: -0.25rem 0 0.6rem; }

.split--expertise { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr); align-items: center; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
.expertise__art { margin-right: calc(var(--gutter) * -1); }
.expertise__art img { width: 100%; height: auto; mix-blend-mode: multiply; transform: scale(1.06); transform-origin: left center;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: source-in;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent 100%);
  mask-composite: intersect; }
@media (min-width: 1240px) { .expertise__art { margin-right: -4rem; } }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .split--expertise { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } .expertise__art { margin-right: 0; } .expertise__art img { transform: none; } }

.stepper { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); position: relative; }
.stepper li:not(:last-child)::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 22px; left: 46px; right: -1.5rem; height: 2px; background: var(--blue); opacity: 0.55; }
.stepper li { position: relative; padding-right: 0.5rem; }
.stepper__node { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--paper); border: 2px solid var(--blue); color: var(--blue); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--bg); }
.stepper li:first-child .stepper__node { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }
.stepper h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.stepper p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .stepper { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 0; }
  .stepper li:not(:last-child)::after { top: 46px; bottom: 0; left: 22px; right: auto; width: 2px; height: auto; }
  .stepper li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 46px minmax(0, 1fr); column-gap: 1rem; padding: 0 0 1.5rem; }
  .stepper__node { grid-row: span 2; margin: 0; }
}

.hw-section__intro { max-width: 30rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0; }
.hw2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); align-items: stretch; }
.hw2__media { position: relative; margin: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; background: #0B1320; min-height: 420px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.hw2__media picture { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.hw2__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hw2__tag { position: absolute; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; background: rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.72); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22); border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem; backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.hw2__tag i { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #5B8DEF; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(91,141,239,0.3); }
.hw2__tag--a { top: 46%; left: 52%; }
.hw2__tag--b { top: 18%; left: 8%; }
.hw2__tag--c { bottom: 16%; left: 12%; }
.hw2__media figcaption { position: absolute; right: 0.8rem; bottom: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.hw2__steps { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 0.5rem clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); }
.hw2__steps li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.75rem minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1rem; padding: 1.25rem 0; }
.hw2__steps li + li { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.hw2__num { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--blue); background: var(--blue-wash); border-radius: 8px; height: 2.25rem; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.hw2__steps h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.hw2__steps p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; margin: 0; }
.hw2__deliver { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: 1.25rem 2rem; align-items: center; margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.hw2__deliver-label { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.hw2__deliver ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.hw2__deliver li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; font-size: 0.88rem; padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 999px; }
.hw2__deliver li svg { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; color: var(--blue); }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .hw2__deliver { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .hw2 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } .hw2__media { min-height: 280px; } .hw2__tag { font-size: 0.72rem; } .hw2__tag--a { left: 40%; } }

.field__select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; padding-right: 2.5rem; cursor: pointer;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%234A5560' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 0.9rem center; }
.field__select:invalid { color: #6B7580; }
.field__select option { color: var(--ink); }
.hw2__deliver { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto; row-gap: 0.75rem; }
.hw2__deliver-label { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .hw2__deliver { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- v6 ---------- */
.hw__media--inline { aspect-ratio: 1672 / 941; }
.stats-strip--rich li { padding-block: 1.6rem; }
.stats-strip--rich strong { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.stats-strip--rich b { display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--ink); }
.stats-strip--rich span { display: block; font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.45; margin-top: 0.15rem; }

.approach { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 1rem; margin: 1.75rem 0 2rem; }
.approach li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.5rem minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 0.9rem; align-items: start; }
.approach svg { width: 2.5rem; height: 2.5rem; padding: 0.6rem; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--blue-wash); color: var(--blue); }
.approach strong { display: block; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.1rem; }
.approach span { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.pub-card--right { margin: 1.25rem 0 0 auto; }

.industries { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); align-items: start; }
.industries__intro .lede { margin: 1rem 0 2rem; }
.memo { background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 3px solid var(--blue); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.6rem 1.75rem; }
.memo__label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.memo__label svg { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; color: var(--blue); }
.memo h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.memo p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.industries__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.ind-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1rem; align-items: start; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.4rem; min-height: 150px; transition: border-color .15s ease; }
.ind-card:hover { border-color: #BFD0F5; }
.ind-card__icon { width: 3rem; height: 3rem; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--bg); color: var(--blue); display: grid; place-items: center; }
.ind-card__icon svg { width: 1.3rem; height: 1.3rem; }
.ind-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.ind-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .industries { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .industries__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } .ind-card { min-height: 0; } }

.hw3__media { position: relative; margin: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); aspect-ratio: 1672 / 941; background: #1B2330; }
.hw3__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hw3__tag--board { left: 18%; top: 55%; }
.hw3__tag--chip { left: 36%; top: 68%; }
.hw3__tag--scope { right: 6%; top: 47%; }
.hw3__tag--rf { right: 14%; top: 64%; }
.hw3__steps { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.hw3__steps li { background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.35rem; }
.hw3__steps .hw2__num { width: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.hw3__steps h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.hw3__steps p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .hw3__steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hw3__steps { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .hw3__media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .hw3__tag--chip, .hw3__tag--rf { display: none; }
  .hw3__tag--board { left: 6%; top: 62%; } .hw3__tag--scope { right: 4%; top: 12%; }
}

.audience-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.audience-card .ticks { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.post-card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.post-card__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.post-card__meta .tagpill { margin: 0; }
.post-card p { font-size: 0.93rem; }
.hw3__media picture { position: absolute; inset: 0; }

/* ---------- v8: hero flow artwork, hero points, compact latest publication ---------- */
.hero__grid--doc { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(0, 0.92fr); }
.hero__grid--doc .hero__art {
  --bleed: max(var(--gutter), calc((100vw - var(--container)) / 2 + var(--gutter)));
  max-width: none; width: calc(100% + var(--bleed)); margin-right: calc(var(--bleed) * -1); justify-self: start;
}
.hero__grid--doc .hero__art img {
  width: 100%; height: auto; mix-blend-mode: multiply; border-radius: 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 9%, #000 97%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 16%, #000 82%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: source-in;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 9%, #000 97%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 16%, #000 82%, transparent 100%);
  mask-composite: intersect;
}
.hero-points { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0.8rem; margin-top: 2.25rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.hero-points li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; }
.hero-points svg { flex: none; width: 2.1rem; height: 2.1rem; padding: 0.48rem; border-radius: 9px; background: var(--blue-wash); color: var(--blue); }
.hero-points div { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.hero-points strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.hero-points span { color: var(--muted); }
.hero-points span::before { content: "\00b7"; margin: 0 0.45rem; color: var(--border-strong); }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero__grid--doc { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .hero__grid--doc .hero__art { width: calc(100% + 2 * var(--gutter)); margin: 0 calc(var(--gutter) * -1); justify-self: stretch; }
  .hero__grid--doc .hero__art img { -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 90%, transparent 100%); mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 90%, transparent 100%); }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) { .hero-points span { display: block; } .hero-points span::before { content: none; } }

.report__label--blue { color: var(--blue); }
.pub-mini { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem 0.7rem 0.7rem; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink); max-width: 100%; transition: border-color .15s ease; }
.pub-mini:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--ink); }
.pub-mini__cover { flex: none; width: 48px; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.pub-mini__cover img { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.pub-mini__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; }
.pub-mini__body .report__label { font-size: 0.68rem; }
.pub-mini strong { font-size: 0.98rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0.1rem 0; }
.pub-mini__meta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 500; }
.pub-mini__meta svg { width: 0.9rem; height: 0.9rem; }

/* ---------- v7: latest publication feature ---------- */
.pub-feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 150px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; align-items: start; margin-top: 1.5rem; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.pub-feature__cover { display: block; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); aspect-ratio: 2 / 3; }
.pub-feature__cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.pub-feature h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 0.35rem 0 0.25rem; }
.pub-feature__meta { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.pub-feature p:not(.pub-feature__meta) { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.pub-feature__links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem; margin-top: 1.1rem; }
.report__label--blue { color: var(--blue); }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .pub-feature { grid-template-columns: 96px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1rem; padding: 1.1rem; } }

/* ---------- v9: fused hero ---------- */
.hero--fused { padding-top: 0; }
.hero__fused-copy { position: relative; isolation: isolate; padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem) clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); min-height: clamp(540px, 44vw, 660px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.hero__fused-copy > :not(.hero__bg) { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 54%; }
.hero__fused-copy .hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.1vw, 2.75rem); white-space: nowrap; width: auto; }
.hero__fused-copy .hero__title .line { display: block; }
.hero__fused-copy .lede { max-width: 32rem; }
.hero__bg {
  --inner: calc(100% - 2 * var(--gutter));
  --bleed: max(0px, calc((100vw - var(--container)) / 2));
  position: absolute; z-index: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  left: calc(var(--gutter) + var(--inner) * 0.485); right: calc(var(--bleed) * -1);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__bg picture, .hero__bg img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.hero__bg img { mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 9%, #000 97%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 12%, #000 86%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: source-in;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 9%, #000 97%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 12%, #000 86%, transparent 100%);
  mask-composite: intersect; }
.hero-inline { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem 0; margin-top: 2.5rem; width: auto !important; }
.hero-inline li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink); padding: 0 1.4rem; white-space: nowrap; }
.hero-inline li:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.hero-inline li + li { border-left: 1px solid var(--border-strong); }
.hero-inline svg { width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; color: var(--blue); }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero__fused-copy { min-height: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
  .hero__fused-copy > :not(.hero__bg) { width: 100%; }
  .hero__fused-copy .hero__title { white-space: normal; font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 7vw, 2.8rem); }
  .hero__bg { position: relative; order: 10; top: auto; left: auto; right: auto; transform: none; margin: 1rem calc(var(--gutter) * -1) 0; }
  .hero__bg img { -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 10%, #000 88%, transparent 100%); mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, #000 10%, #000 88%, transparent 100%); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) { .hero-inline li { padding: 0 0.8rem; font-size: 0.86rem; } }
html { overflow-x: clip; } section { overflow-x: clip; }
.hero__fused-copy .hero__title { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .hero-inline { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.7rem; } .hero-inline li, .hero-inline li + li { padding: 0; border-left: 0; } }