/* ==========================================================================
   System Advance — base stylesheet
   Token-first: edit the brand variables in :root, the rest derives from them.
   Pairs a display font (DM Sans) with a body font (Inter),
   per the anti-generic guardrails in CLAUDE.md. No default Tailwind colours.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand palette — replace with your real values (see BRIEF.md) */
  --brand-primary:   #0C5460;    /* main accent / CTAs */
  --brand-secondary: #4E8A8F;  /* supporting accent */
  --brand-accent:    #E8882B;     /* highlights / details */
  --brand-bg:        #F4F7F8;         /* page background */
  --brand-dark:      #1E2D3D;       /* primary text */

  /* Derived tints (low-opacity, for tinted shadows & washes) */
  --primary-wash: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 8%, transparent);
  --shadow-tint:  color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-dark) 14%, transparent);

  /* Type */
  --font-display: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing tokens — intentional scale, not random steps */
  --space-1: 0.5rem; --space-2: 1rem; --space-3: 1.5rem;
  --space-4: 2.5rem; --space-5: 4rem; --space-6: 6rem;

  --radius: 16px;
  --maxw: 1120px;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  background-color: var(--brand-bg);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--brand-dark);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Subtle grain for depth (SVG noise, per guardrails) */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.5;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='300' height='300'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.75' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='300' height='300' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.035'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.1; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4rem); margin: 0 0 var(--space-2); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); margin: 0 0 var(--space-2); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem); margin: 0 0 var(--space-1); }
a  { color: var(--brand-primary); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.container { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-3); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section   { padding: var(--space-6) 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.eyebrow   { display: inline-block; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
             font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--brand-primary); }
.muted     { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-dark) 60%, transparent); }
.divider   { width: 56px; height: 4px; border-radius: 99px; background: var(--brand-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }

/* ---- Buttons: every state defined (hover / focus-visible / active) ------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 99px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-body);
  border: 2px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 160ms cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow 160ms ease, background-color 160ms ease;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--brand-primary); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px var(--brand-primary); }
.btn-primary:hover  { transform: translateY(-2px); text-decoration: none; }
.btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--brand-dark); border-color: var(--brand-dark); }
.btn-outline:hover  { transform: translateY(-2px); background: var(--brand-dark); color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.btn:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--brand-accent); outline-offset: 3px; }

/* ---- Nav ----------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-nav { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-bg) 88%, transparent);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--primary-wash); }
.site-nav-inner { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0.9rem var(--space-3);
                  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.site-nav .logo img { height: 34px; display: block; }
.site-nav .logo .wordmark { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--brand-dark); }
.site-nav .links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
.site-nav .links a:not(.btn) { color: var(--brand-dark); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- Cards (layering: base -> elevated -> floating) ---------------------- */
.card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--space-3);
        box-shadow: 0 1px 2px var(--shadow-tint), 0 18px 40px -28px var(--shadow-tint); }
.card-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); }

/* ---- Prose (terms / privacy) -------------------------------------------- */
.prose { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-3); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.prose h2 { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.prose ul { padding-left: 1.25rem; }
.prose li { margin: 0.4rem 0; }

/* ---- Footer -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--brand-dark); color: var(--brand-bg); margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.site-footer-inner { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-3); }
.site-footer a { color: var(--brand-bg); }
.site-footer .bottom { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2); justify-content: space-between;
                       border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-bg) 18%, transparent);
                       margin-top: var(--space-3); padding-top: var(--space-3); font-size: 0.9rem; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .site-nav .links a:not(.btn) { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   System Advance — enhancement layer (additive; base above stays token-first)
   Motif: the double-chevron "»" = advance / forward momentum.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --accent-wash:   color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-accent) 12%, transparent);
  --secondary-wash: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-secondary) 14%, transparent);
  --ring: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-accent) 35%, transparent);
  --elev-1: 0 1px 2px var(--shadow-tint), 0 10px 28px -22px var(--shadow-tint);
  --elev-2: 0 2px 4px var(--shadow-tint), 0 28px 60px -34px color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 40%, transparent);
}

/* ---- Eyebrow as a pill chip --------------------------------------------- */
.eyebrow {
  background: var(--primary-wash);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.eyebrow.on-amber { background: var(--accent-wash); color: var(--brand-accent); }

/* ---- Buttons: size + arrow nudge ---------------------------------------- */
.btn-lg { padding: 1rem 1.8rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.btn .arrow { transition: transform 160ms cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn-accent { background: var(--brand-accent); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px var(--brand-accent); }
.btn-accent:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); text-decoration: none; }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--brand-primary); border-color: transparent; padding-inline: 0.4rem; }
.btn-ghost:hover { text-decoration: none; color: var(--brand-dark); }

/* ---- Nav: logo lockup --------------------------------------------------- */
.site-nav .logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
.site-nav .logo .mark { height: 26px; width: auto; display: block; }
.site-nav .logo .wordmark { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; white-space: nowrap; }
.site-nav .logo:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.site-nav .links a.btn-primary { color: #fff; white-space: nowrap; }
.site-nav .links a.btn { padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem; }
.cta-short { display: none; }

/* ---- Hero --------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-5);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 50% at 50% -10%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-secondary) 22%, transparent), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(40% 40% at 85% 20%, var(--accent-wash), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(45% 45% at 12% 30%, var(--primary-wash), transparent 70%);
}
/* Faint chevron watermark behind the hero */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; z-index: 0; right: -4%; top: 8%;
  width: 520px; height: 520px; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.05;
  background: no-repeat center/contain url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%230C5460' stroke-width='12' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='22,18 52,50 22,82'/%3E%3Cpolyline points='52,18 82,50 52,82'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--primary-wash);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-1);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.hero-badge .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 99px; background: var(--brand-accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-wash); }
.hero h1 { margin-top: 0; }
.hero h1 .grad {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--brand-primary), var(--brand-secondary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.hero-sub { font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-3); }
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.hero-trust { margin-top: var(--space-3); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ---- Section heading helper --------------------------------------------- */
.section-head { max-width: 640px; }
.section-head.center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head.center .divider { margin-inline: auto; }
.lead { font-size: 1.08rem; }

/* ---- Services ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.svc-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.svc-card {
  position: relative; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-3) var(--space-3);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-1);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-dark) 6%, transparent);
  transition: transform 200ms cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow 200ms ease;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--elev-2); }
.svc-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: var(--space-3); right: var(--space-3); top: 0; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 0 0 99px 99px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-primary), var(--brand-secondary));
}
.svc-card.featured::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-accent), #f0a85a); }
.svc-tag {
  align-self: flex-start; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--brand-secondary); background: var(--secondary-wash); padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 99px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.svc-card.featured .svc-tag { color: var(--brand-accent); background: var(--accent-wash); }
.svc-card h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.svc-card p { margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); flex: 1; }
.svc-card .svc-link { font-weight: 700; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.svc-card .svc-link .arrow { transition: transform 160ms cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.svc-card:hover .svc-link .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---- How it works: numbered steps with chevron connectors --------------- */
.steps { display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.step { position: relative; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--space-3); box-shadow: var(--elev-1); }
.step-num {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), var(--brand-secondary));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -10px var(--brand-primary);
}
.step:nth-child(3) .step-num { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-accent), #f0a85a); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -10px var(--brand-accent); }
.step h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.step p { margin: 0; }

/* ---- Stats / cost band (dark) ------------------------------------------- */
.band-dark { background: var(--brand-dark); color: var(--brand-bg); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.band-dark::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: -60px; bottom: -80px; width: 360px; height: 360px; opacity: 0.06; pointer-events: none;
  background: no-repeat center/contain url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%23E8882B' stroke-width='12' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='22,18 52,50 22,82'/%3E%3Cpolyline points='52,18 82,50 52,82'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.band-dark .eyebrow { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-bg) 12%, transparent); color: var(--brand-bg); }
.band-dark h2 { color: #fff; }
.band-dark .muted { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-bg) 72%, transparent); }
.stat-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.stat {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, #fff 6%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-bg) 14%, transparent);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--space-3);
}
.stat .fig { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 2.4rem; line-height: 1.05; color: var(--brand-accent); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.stat .lbl { display: block; margin-top: 0.4rem; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-bg) 82%, transparent); }

/* ---- About -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); align-items: start; }
.about-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--space-3); box-shadow: var(--elev-1); text-align: center; }
.avatar {
  width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 28px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 2.6rem; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), var(--brand-secondary));
  box-shadow: var(--elev-2);
}
.about-card .name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; }
.about-card .role { font-size: 0.85rem; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .about-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .about-card { max-width: 260px; margin-inline: auto; } }

/* ---- FAQ (custom disclosure) -------------------------------------------- */
.faq { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.faq details {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--elev-1);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-dark) 6%, transparent);
}
.faq summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: var(--space-3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary .plus { flex: none; width: 26px; height: 26px; position: relative; color: var(--brand-primary); transition: transform 200ms ease; }
.faq summary .plus::before, .faq summary .plus::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; background: currentColor; border-radius: 2px;
  left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
}
.faq summary .plus::before { width: 14px; height: 2.5px; }
.faq summary .plus::after  { width: 2.5px; height: 14px; transition: transform 200ms ease; }
.faq details[open] summary .plus::after { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scaleY(0); }
.faq details[open] summary { color: var(--brand-primary); }
.faq summary:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--brand-accent); outline-offset: -3px; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.faq .answer { padding: 0 var(--space-3) var(--space-3); }
.faq .answer p { margin: 0; }

/* ---- Contact / form ----------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 6px); box-shadow: var(--elev-2);
  padding: var(--space-4); border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-dark) 6%, transparent);
}
.field { display: grid; gap: 0.35rem; text-align: left; }
.field label { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; }
.field input, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.85rem 1rem; border-radius: 12px; font: inherit; color: var(--brand-dark);
  background: var(--brand-bg); border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-dark) 12%, transparent);
  transition: border-color 140ms ease, box-shadow 140ms ease, background 140ms ease;
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-dark) 42%, transparent); }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; background: #fff; border-color: var(--brand-accent); box-shadow: var(--ring); }
.form-note { font-size: 0.82rem; margin-top: var(--space-1); }
#form-status { font-weight: 600; min-height: 1.2em; }

/* ---- Footer ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer .foot-top { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4); justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; }
.site-footer .foot-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.site-footer .foot-brand img { height: 26px; }
.site-footer .foot-brand strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; }
.site-footer .foot-links { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.site-footer .foot-links a { font-weight: 600; opacity: 0.9; }
.site-footer .foot-links a:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* ---- Reveal-on-scroll (transform/opacity only) -------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); transition: opacity 600ms ease, transform 600ms cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1); }
  .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .site-nav .logo .wordmark { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .site-nav-inner { padding-inline: var(--space-2); }
  .site-nav .links a.btn { padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .cta-full { display: none; }
  .cta-short { display: inline; }
  .hero { padding-top: var(--space-5); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animated stats + Blog (index cards + article) — added in level-up pass
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Animated numeric stats (dark band) --------------------------------- */
.stat.num .fig { font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 6vw, 3.7rem); display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.35rem; }
.stat.num .fig .unit { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-accent) 85%, #fff); letter-spacing: 0; }
.stat.num .counter { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.stat .src { display: block; margin-top: 0.7rem; font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-bg) 55%, transparent); }
.stat-sources { margin-top: var(--space-4); font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.stat-sources a { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-accent) 88%, #fff); text-decoration: underline; }
.stat-sources strong { color: #fff; }
.band-dark .stat-sources.muted { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-bg) 68%, transparent); }

/* ---- Blog index --------------------------------------------------------- */
.post-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr)); margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.post-card {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-dark) 7%, transparent); box-shadow: var(--elev-1);
  transition: transform 200ms cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow 200ms ease;
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--elev-2); text-decoration: none; }
.post-thumb { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), var(--brand-secondary)); }
.post-thumb.amber { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-accent), #f0a85a); }
.post-thumb.deep { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--brand-dark), var(--brand-primary)); }
.post-thumb .chev { position: absolute; right: -20px; bottom: -30px; width: 200px; height: 200px; opacity: 0.16; }
.post-thumb .kicker { position: absolute; left: 18px; top: 16px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, #000 18%, transparent); padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 99px; backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.post-body { padding: var(--space-3); display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-meta { font-size: 0.78rem; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-dark) 55%, transparent); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.post-meta .dot { width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 99px; background: currentColor; }
.post-card h3 { margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.post-card .excerpt { margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); flex: 1; }
.post-card .more { font-weight: 700; color: var(--brand-primary); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.post-card .more .arrow { transition: transform 160ms cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.post-card:hover .more .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.post-card.feature { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
@media (min-width: 880px) {
  .post-card.feature { flex-direction: row; }
  .post-card.feature .post-thumb { aspect-ratio: auto; width: 46%; min-height: 280px; }
  .post-card.feature .post-body { width: 54%; justify-content: center; padding: var(--space-4); }
  .post-card.feature h3 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
}

/* ---- Article (blog post) ------------------------------------------------ */
.article-hero { padding: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-3); }
.breadcrumb { font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--brand-primary); font-weight: 600; }
.breadcrumb .sep { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-dark) 40%, transparent); margin: 0 0.4rem; }
.article-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5vw, 3.1rem); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.article-meta { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-dark) 58%, transparent); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.article-meta .dot { width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 99px; background: currentColor; }
.article { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-3) var(--space-5); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.article > p { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); }
.article .standfirst { font-size: 1.28rem; line-height: 1.55; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-dark) 80%, transparent); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.article h2 { margin: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-2); font-size: 1.7rem; }
.article h3 { margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-1); font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--brand-primary); }
.article ul, .article ol { padding-left: 1.3rem; margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); }
.article li { margin: 0.5rem 0; font-size: 1.06rem; }
.article strong { color: var(--brand-dark); }
.article blockquote {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0; padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-accent); background: var(--accent-wash);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--brand-dark);
}
.article .callout {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0; padding: var(--space-3); background: var(--primary-wash);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 18%, transparent); border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.article .callout strong { color: var(--brand-primary); }
.article a { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }

/* ---- End-of-post CTA ---------------------------------------------------- */
.post-cta { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-6); }
.post-cta-inner {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--brand-dark); color: var(--brand-bg);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 6px); padding: var(--space-4); text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--elev-2);
}
.post-cta-inner::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: -50px; top: -60px; width: 260px; height: 260px; opacity: 0.08; pointer-events: none;
  background: no-repeat center/contain url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%23E8882B' stroke-width='12' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='22,18 52,50 22,82'/%3E%3Cpolyline points='52,18 82,50 52,82'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.post-cta-inner h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--space-1); position: relative; }
.post-cta-inner p { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-bg) 78%, transparent); margin: 0 auto var(--space-3); max-width: 460px; position: relative; }
.post-cta-inner .btn-row { display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; }
.post-cta-inner .btn-outline { color: #fff; border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-bg) 50%, transparent); }
.post-cta-inner .btn-outline:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--brand-dark); border-color: #fff; }
