/* ============================================================
   Birch Carbon Program: v3 (rebuild)
   Always in a Good Way
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Brand palette: extracted from official logo */
  --navy-deep: #051428;
  --navy: #0a1f3d;
  --navy-light: #122e57;
  --blue-ring: #4fafd9;
  --blue-glow: #93d2ec;
  --blue-globe: #1d6fb2;
  --blue-deep: #0e3a5f;

  --leaf: #7bc74d;
  --leaf-deep: #4a9b3a;
  --forest: #1f6e3d;
  --forest-deep: #0d4423;

  --birch-white: #f4f9fc;
  --birch-light: #d4e5ee;

  --paper: #f4f1ea;
  --paper-deep: #e8e2d3;
  --paper-warm: #ede4cc;

  --gold: #c9a356;
  --gold-light: #e8c97c;

  --ink: #051428;
  --ink-soft: #1a2438;
  --muted: #5a6478;

  --shadow-soft: 0 8px 32px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.12);
  --shadow-deep: 0 24px 60px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.35);

  --nav-height: 72px;

  /* ─── Floating Panels tokens ──────────────────────────────────────────
     Namespaced --fp-* so they don't collide with anything above. */

  /* Radii */
  --fp-radius-sm: 20px;
  --fp-radius-md: 32px;   /* default panel */
  --fp-radius-lg: 40px;   /* hero, CTA, marquee */
  --fp-radius-xl: 48px;   /* "showcase" panels */

  /* Outer gutter (panel edge → viewport edge) */
  --fp-gutter: clamp(16px, 3vw, 48px);

  /* Inner padding */
  --fp-pad-y: clamp(56px, 8vw, 112px);
  --fp-pad-x: clamp(28px, 5vw, 96px);

  /* Vertical gap between consecutive panels */
  --fp-gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 72px);

  /* Max content widths */
  --fp-max: 1320px;
  --fp-max-narrow: 980px;

  /* Navy-tinted shadow stacks (Comeau-style hue-matched layers) */
  --fp-shadow-1:
    0 1px 2px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.18),
    0 4px 8px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.14),
    0 12px 24px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.16),
    0 28px 56px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.20);

  --fp-shadow-2:
    0 1px 2px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.20),
    0 6px 14px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.18),
    0 18px 36px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.22),
    0 40px 80px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.28),
    0 80px 120px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.18);

  --fp-shadow-soft:
    0 1px 2px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.10),
    0 6px 14px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.10),
    0 22px 44px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.14);

  /* Hairline borders */
  --fp-edge-light: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --fp-edge-dark: 1px solid rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.08);

  /* Atmospheric backdrop palette */
  --fp-bg-base: #03101f;
  --fp-bg-glow-1: rgba(79, 175, 217, 0.18);
  --fp-bg-glow-2: rgba(147, 210, 236, 0.10);
  --fp-bg-glow-3: rgba(123, 199, 77, 0.08);
  --fp-bg-glow-4: rgba(201, 163, 86, 0.10);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html, body { width: 100%; overflow-x: hidden; }
html { scroll-behavior: auto; }

body {
  font-family: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--navy-deep);
}
body.has-custom-cursor { cursor: none; }
body.has-custom-cursor a, body.has-custom-cursor button, body.has-custom-cursor .btn { cursor: none; }
@media (hover: none) {
  body.has-custom-cursor { cursor: auto; }
  .cursor, .cursor-dot { display: none !important; }
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.06;
}
h1 {
  font-size: clamp(44px, 7.5vw, 112px);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.02;
}
h2 { font-size: clamp(36px, 5.2vw, 80px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 32px); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(17px, 1.8vw, 22px); }

p { margin-bottom: 14px; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
em { font-style: italic; }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 4vw, 64px);
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL PROGRESS BAR: top edge premium tell
   ============================================================ */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--blue-glow));
  z-index: 200;
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(201,163,86,0.5);
}

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING CTA: bottom-right anchor for "Start the Conversation"
   appears after the hero, hides at the contact section.
   ============================================================ */
#float-cta {
  position: fixed; bottom: 24px; right: 24px;
  z-index: 90;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(5,20,40,0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,163,86,0.5);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1), opacity 0.4s, background 0.3s;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); pointer-events: none;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
#float-cta.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
#float-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
@media (max-width: 600px) { #float-cta { padding: 12px 18px; font-size: 12px; bottom: 16px; right: 16px; } }

/* ============================================================
   CUSTOM CURSOR
   ============================================================ */
.cursor {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--blue-glow);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.3s, height 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
}
.cursor-dot {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-glow);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10000;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
}
.cursor.is-hover { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-color: var(--gold-light); background: rgba(201,163,86,0.12); }

/* Constant ambient backlight that follows the cursor everywhere.
   Approach: a small solid-color circle with a heavy blur filter. The blur
   produces a true Gaussian falloff (the way real light fades), much softer
   and more natural than any radial-gradient stop combination can achieve. */
.cursor-glow {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9997;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: rgba(79, 175, 217, 0.5);
  filter: blur(60px);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  transition: width 0.5s, height 0.5s, background 0.4s, filter 0.4s;
  will-change: transform;
}
.cursor-glow.is-hover {
  width: 130px; height: 130px;
  background: rgba(232, 201, 124, 0.55);
  filter: blur(70px);
}

/* ============================================================
   LOADER
   ============================================================ */
#loader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  z-index: 9000;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}
#loader .logo-stage { width: 160px; height: 160px; }
#loader .logo-stage img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; animation: loaderPulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes loaderPulse {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(79,175,217,0.4)); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.04); opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(79,175,217,0.8)); }
}
#loader .progress {
  width: 200px; height: 1px; background: rgba(244,249,252,0.15);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
#loader .progress::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 0%; background: var(--blue-ring);
  animation: loaderFill 1.6s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1) forwards;
}
@keyframes loaderFill { to { width: 100%; } }
#loader .label {
  color: var(--blue-glow);
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif; font-style: italic;
  font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.8;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION : fixed, transparent on hero, glass on scroll.
   Three-column flex layout with proper gap so brand + nav + CTA can't collide.
   ============================================================ */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  padding: 0 clamp(16px, 3vw, 56px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 28px);
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.5s, backdrop-filter 0.5s, border-color 0.4s, height 0.4s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.scrolled {
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(5,20,40,0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(79,175,217,0.18);
}
.nav .brand {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  color: var(--birch-white);
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif; font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav .brand .brand-logo {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(79,175,217,0.4));
}
.nav .brand .brand-flag {
  height: 26px; width: auto;
  margin-left: 4px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.45));
}
.nav .menu {
  list-style: none; display: flex; gap: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 26px);
  flex: 1; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0;
}
.nav .menu a {
  color: rgba(244,249,252,0.78);
  font-size: clamp(11px, 0.9vw, 12.5px);
  font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative; padding: 6px 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.nav .menu a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1);
}
.nav .menu a:hover { color: var(--birch-white); }
.nav .menu a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.nav .cta {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink);
  padding: 11px 20px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav .cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* Hamburger toggle: hidden on desktop, shown on smaller screens */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--birch-white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
}
.nav.menu-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav.menu-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav.menu-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .nav .menu { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav.menu-open .menu {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--nav-height);
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(5,20,40,0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(79,175,217,0.18);
    padding: 18px clamp(20px, 4vw, 64px) 24px;
    gap: 4px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .nav.scrolled.menu-open .menu { top: 60px; }
  .nav.menu-open .menu a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(244,249,252,0.06);
  }
  .nav.menu-open .menu a::after { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav .brand .brand-flag { height: 22px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nav .brand span { display: none; }
  .nav .cta { padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 11px; }
}
@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .nav .brand .brand-flag { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO: title and logo never collide. Logo behind text on small viewports,
   side-by-side on desktop, with a max width that prevents overflow.
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 40px) 0 80px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 110%, var(--navy-light) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 70%);
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--birch-white);
}
#hero-canvas {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}
.hero-content { max-width: 720px; }
.hero .eyebrow {
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-glow);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero h1 {
  color: var(--birch-white);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  word-break: keep-all;
  hyphens: none;
}
.hero h1 .gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--leaf) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  font-style: italic;
  display: inline-block;
  /* Add small right padding so descenders/ascenders aren't clipped by background-clip */
  padding-right: 0.06em;
}

.hero p.lede {
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.65vw, 21px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 600px;
  color: rgba(244,249,252,0.84);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hero p.support {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.3vw, 17px);
  color: rgba(244,249,252,0.62);
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.hero .cta-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero-logo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  max-width: 480px;
  justify-self: center;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero-logo-wrap { max-width: 320px; opacity: 0.85; }
}
.hero-logo-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 80px rgba(79,175,217,0.35));
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.hero-logo-wrap .ring {
  position: absolute; inset: -3%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(79,175,217,0.28);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: spin 60s linear infinite;
}
.hero-logo-wrap .ring-2 {
  position: absolute; inset: -10%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(147,210,236,0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: spin 90s linear infinite reverse;
}
.hero-logo-wrap .glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 5%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79,175,217,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  animation: glowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes glowPulse {
  0%,100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.08); }
}

.hero .cta-row { margin-top: 8px; }

.scroll-prompt {
  position: absolute; bottom: 28px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(244,249,252,0.5);
  font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.scroll-prompt .line {
  width: 1px; height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(244,249,252,0.5), rgba(244,249,252,0));
  animation: pulseLine 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseLine {
  0%,100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scaleY(0.7); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1); }
}

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1), box-shadow 0.3s, background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none; border: 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn .arrow { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.3s; }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn-primary { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(201,163,86,0.4); }
.btn-secondary { background: transparent; color: var(--birch-white); border: 1.5px solid rgba(244,249,252,0.3); }
.btn-secondary:hover { background: rgba(244,249,252,0.06); border-color: rgba(244,249,252,0.7); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ============================================================
   LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: sits BELOW the hero (after first interaction)
   so it doesn't overlap with the nav.
   ============================================================ */
.land-ack {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(244,249,252,0.78);
  padding: 36px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(79,175,217,0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(79,175,217,0.18);
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;
}
.land-ack p { margin: 0; }
.land-ack p strong { color: var(--blue-glow); font-weight: 500; }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION SHARED
   ============================================================ */
.section {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(80px, 14vh, 160px) 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  z-index: 5;
}
.section.alt { background: var(--paper-deep); }
.section.warm { background: var(--paper-warm); }
.section.dark { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, var(--navy) 100%); color: var(--birch-white); }
.section.dark h2, .section.dark h3 { color: var(--birch-white); }

.section .eyebrow {
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-globe);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.section.dark .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }

.section h2 { margin-bottom: 24px; max-width: 16ch; }
.section h2.wide { max-width: 22ch; }
.section .lede {
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 64ch;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.section.dark .lede { color: rgba(244,249,252,0.78); }

/* ============================================================
   CARD BOUNCE-IN (scroll-triggered, defaults safe)
   Cards stay visible by default. IntersectionObserver adds .bounce-in
   when card enters viewport. If JS fails, cards just stay visible.
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes bounceIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 28px, 0) scale(0.97);
  }
}
.bounce-in {
  animation: bounceIn 0.42s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) backwards;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* ============================================================
   PILLARS
   ============================================================ */
.pillars {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px;
}
.pillars.three { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .pillars, .pillars.three { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .pillars, .pillars.three { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.pillar {
  background: rgba(244,249,252,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(79,175,217,0.18);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 26px;
  position: relative;
  transition:
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.4, .64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1),
    background 0.4s,
    border-color 0.4s;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.pillar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(
    320px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%),
    rgba(201, 163, 86, 0.18),
    transparent 55%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pillar:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.section:not(.dark) .pillar {
  background: var(--birch-white);
  border-color: rgba(10,31,61,0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.025);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.2);
}
.pillar .num {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: 48px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.section.dark .pillar .num { color: var(--gold-light); }
.pillar h3 { font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.section.dark .pillar h3 { color: var(--birch-white); }
.pillar p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
.section.dark .pillar p { color: rgba(244,249,252,0.72); }

/* ============================================================
   BENTO GRID: magazine-style asymmetric layout
   ============================================================ */
.bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: minmax(180px, auto);
  gap: 16px;
}
.bento .cell {
  background: var(--birch-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.08);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition:
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.4, .64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1),
    border-color 0.4s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.bento .cell::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(
    340px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%),
    rgba(79, 175, 217, 0.16),
    transparent 55%
  );
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
}
.bento .cell:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--blue-ring);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.22);
}
.bento .cell:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.bento .cell h3 { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.bento .cell p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.55; margin: 0; }
.bento .cell .label {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-globe); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.bento .cell .big-figure {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 8px 0 12px;
}
/* Cell sizing variants */
.bento .cell.wide-2 { grid-column: span 2; }
.bento .cell.wide-3 { grid-column: span 3; }
.bento .cell.tall-2 { grid-row: span 2; }
.bento .cell.feature {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--birch-white);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.bento .cell.feature h3 { color: var(--birch-white); }
.bento .cell.feature p { color: rgba(244,249,252,0.78); }
.bento .cell.feature .label { color: var(--gold-light); }
.bento .cell.feature .big-figure { color: var(--gold-light); }
.bento .cell.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.bento .cell.gold .label { color: rgba(5,20,40,0.7); }
.bento .cell.gold .big-figure { color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .bento .cell.wide-2, .bento .cell.wide-3 { grid-column: span 2; }
  .bento .cell.tall-2 { grid-row: span 1; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bento .cell.wide-2, .bento .cell.wide-3 { grid-column: span 1; }
}

/* ============================================================
   STORY: 3 flowing 100vh sections. No pin, no sticky, no JS-driven opacity.
   Each section is a guaranteed-visible block. Backgrounds chain endpoints
   so colors flow continuously from forest -> land -> water.
   ============================================================ */
.story {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--birch-white);
  z-index: 5;
}

.story-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(80px, 12vh, 140px) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.story-particles {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.story-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* Forest: navy -> forest, with a soft green glow */
.story-section.forest {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(123,199,77,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, var(--forest-deep) 100%);
}
/* Land: forest -> blue-deep, with a warm gold glow */
.story-section.land {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(201,163,86,0.16) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--forest-deep) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 100%);
}
/* Water: blue-deep -> blue-globe, with a cool blue glow */
.story-section.water {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(79,175,217,0.24) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-deep) 0%, var(--blue-globe) 100%);
}

/* Two-column grid for text + visual. Same flip placement as before. */
.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.story-grid.flip .story-text { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.story-grid.flip .story-visual { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .story-grid, .story-grid.flip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .story-grid.flip .story-text, .story-grid.flip .story-visual { grid-column: 1; grid-row: auto; }
}

.story-text .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.story-text h2 { margin-bottom: 22px; max-width: 14ch; }
.story-text p {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.4vw, 19px);
  color: rgba(244,249,252,0.86);
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  max-width: 50ch;
}

.story-visual {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  max-height: 70vh;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244,249,252,0.14);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  background: rgba(244,249,252,0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.35);
}
.story-visual.forest { background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(123,199,77,0.32), rgba(13,68,35,0.5) 65%); }
.story-visual.land   { background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 40%, rgba(201,163,86,0.32), rgba(14,58,95,0.5) 65%); }
.story-visual.water  { background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 60%, rgba(79,175,217,0.42), rgba(14,58,95,0.5) 65%); }

.story-visual .big-num {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: clamp(64px, 9vw, 112px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
}
.story-visual .small-num {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--birch-white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 22px;
}
.story-visual .label {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244,249,252,0.7);
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* ============================================================
   STAT ROW
   ============================================================ */
.stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px;
  margin: 56px auto 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  justify-content: center;
  justify-items: stretch;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); max-width: 640px; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  #pipeline .stat-cell { padding: 24px 10px; }
  #pipeline .stat-cell .big { font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
}

.stat-cell {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 18px;
  background: rgba(244,249,252,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(79,175,217,0.18);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.4, .64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1),
    border-color 0.4s;
}
.section:not(.dark) .stat-cell { background: var(--birch-white); border-color: rgba(10,31,61,0.08); }
.stat-cell:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.025);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.18);
}
.stat-cell .big {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.6vw, 60px); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.section.dark .stat-cell .big { color: var(--gold-light); }
.stat-cell .label {
  font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.section.dark .stat-cell .label { color: rgba(244,249,252,0.65); }

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.process { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .process { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .process { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.process-step {
  background: var(--birch-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,31,61,0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition:
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.4, .64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1),
    border-color 0.4s;
}
.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.025);
  border-color: var(--blue-ring);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.18);
}
.process-step .step-num {
  position: absolute; top: 22px; right: 22px;
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--blue-globe);
}
.process-step h3 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding-right: 36px; }
.process-step p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.55; margin: 0; }

.process-step.recurring {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--birch-white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.process-step.recurring h3 { color: var(--birch-white); }
.process-step.recurring p { color: rgba(244,249,252,0.78); }
.process-step.recurring .step-num { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ============================================================
   GAINS
   ============================================================ */
.gains { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .gains { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .gains { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.gain {
  padding: 26px 22px;
  background: var(--birch-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,31,61,0.06);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.4, .64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1),
    background 0.4s;
}
.gain:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  background: var(--paper-warm);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.15);
}
.gain h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.gain p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ============================================================
   KINETIC RIBBON
   ============================================================ */
.ribbon {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--birch-white);
  padding: 56px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(79,175,217,0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(79,175,217,0.18);
}
.ribbon-track {
  display: flex; gap: 44px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee 36s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.ribbon-track span {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 7vw, 88px);
  color: var(--blue-glow);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 44px;
}
.ribbon-track span::after { content: '·'; color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; font-size: 0.6em; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  padding: clamp(70px, 10vh, 120px) 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -10%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.5) 0%, transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0.3;
  z-index: 0;
}
.cta-banner > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--ink); margin: 0 auto 18px; max-width: 16ch; }
.cta-banner .lede { color: rgba(5,20,40,0.75); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }
.cta-banner .btn-primary { background: var(--ink); color: var(--birch-white); }
.cta-banner .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--navy-light); color: var(--birch-white); }
.cta-banner .btn-secondary { color: var(--ink); border-color: rgba(5,20,40,0.3); }
.cta-banner .btn-secondary:hover { background: rgba(5,20,40,0.08); color: var(--ink); }

/* ============================================================
   QUOTE SECTION: Mike pull-quote
   ============================================================ */
.quote {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--birch-white);
  padding: clamp(80px, 14vh, 160px) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.quote::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(79,175,217,0.18) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 80%, rgba(201,163,86,0.10) 0%, transparent 50%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.quote .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.quote-mark {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: clamp(120px, 16vw, 220px);
  line-height: 0.7;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}
.quote blockquote {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--birch-white);
  margin: 0 0 36px 0;
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.quote cite {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-glow);
}

/* ============================================================
   STEWARDSHIP DIVIDER: geometric line motif (abstract, not appropriative)
   Uses simple star-quilt-inspired diamond + line geometry, abstracted.
   ============================================================ */
.divider {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 48px 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: center;
}
.divider.dark { background: var(--navy); }
.divider svg { width: clamp(280px, 50vw, 520px); height: auto; }
.divider .line { stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.2; fill: none; opacity: 0.7; }
.divider.dark .line { stroke: var(--gold-light); }
.divider .dot { fill: var(--gold); }
.divider.dark .dot { fill: var(--gold-light); }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
footer {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: rgba(244,249,252,0.7);
  padding: 72px 0 28px;
}
footer .footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { footer .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; } }
@media (max-width: 500px) { footer .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

footer .brand-block { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; max-width: 460px; }
footer .brand-block img { width: 64px; height: 64px; flex-shrink: 0; filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(79,175,217,0.3)); }
footer .brand-block .name { font-family: "Fraunces", serif; font-size: 20px; color: var(--birch-white); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 600; }
footer .brand-block .tagline { font-family: "Fraunces", serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 15px; color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 12px; }
footer .brand-block p { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(244,249,252,0.6); line-height: 1.55; margin: 0 0 18px; }
footer .social-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
footer .social-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(244,249,252,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244,249,252,0.12);
  color: rgba(244,249,252,0.7);
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
footer .social-links a:hover {
  background: rgba(232,201,124,0.12);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
footer .social-links svg {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  fill: currentColor;
}
footer h4 { color: var(--birch-white); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px; }
footer ul { list-style: none; }
footer ul li { margin-bottom: 9px; }
footer ul a { color: rgba(244,249,252,0.65); font-size: 13.5px; transition: color 0.3s; }
footer ul a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
footer .smallprint {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(244,249,252,0.1);
  padding-top: 24px;
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(244,249,252,0.42);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px;
}
footer .smallprint .founders { color: rgba(244,249,252,0.62); }
footer .smallprint .founders strong { color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 500; }
footer .smallprint .group strong { color: var(--blue-glow); font-weight: 500; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT LINE: replaces dual CTA buttons
   ============================================================ */
.contact-line {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.6vw, 21px);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}
.contact-line.big {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 8px auto 0;
}
.contact-line a {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.35);
  padding-bottom: 1px;
  transition: color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}
.contact-line a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold-light);
}
.cta-banner .contact-line { color: var(--ink); }
.cta-banner .contact-line a {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--navy-deep);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.cta-banner .contact-line a:hover {
  color: var(--ink);
  border-bottom-color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ============================================================
   THE TEAM
   ============================================================ */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.team-card {
  background: var(--birch-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,31,61,0.08);
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition:
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.4, .64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1),
    border-color 0.4s;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.18);
}
.team-photo {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,31,61,0.06), rgba(184,134,11,0.08)),
    var(--birch-white);
}
.team-photo img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 22%;
  transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), filter 0.5s;
}
.team-card:hover .team-photo img { transform: scale(1.04); filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02); }

/* Photo-specific positioning: David Pratt's source is a landscape ceremonial
   portrait, Michael Birch's source is a transparent PNG bust shot. Each needs
   a slightly different crop to keep the face properly framed. */
.team-card .team-photo img[src*="david-pratt"] { object-position: center 30%; }
.team-card .team-photo img[src*="michael-birch"] {
  object-fit: contain;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #142a4d 0%, #0a1f3d 100%);
}

.team-card figcaption { padding: 26px 26px 30px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.team-card h3 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: clamp(21px, 1.9vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.team-card h3 .post-nom {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.55em;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-left: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.team-role {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.team-bio {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   LANDSCAPE IMAGERY: cinematic backdrops
   ============================================================ */
.hero-bg,
.story-bg,
.quote-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hero: image sits beneath the 3D canvas as atmospheric backdrop, NOT a dominant photo */
.hero { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }
.hero-bg {
  background-position: center center;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02) blur(1px);
  opacity: 0.45;
}
.hero-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 60%, rgba(10,31,61,0.30) 0%, rgba(10,31,61,0.78) 60%, rgba(10,31,61,0.92) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,31,61,0.45) 0%, rgba(10,31,61,0.55) 60%, rgba(10,31,61,0.85) 100%);
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.hero .scroll-prompt { z-index: 3; }

/* Story sections: imagery as ATMOSPHERIC TEXTURE only, not dominant photo.
   Original 2-column grid layout must stay clean. */
.story-section.has-bg { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; }
.story-section.has-bg .story-bg {
  opacity: 0.18;
  filter: saturate(1.05) blur(2px);
  background-position: center center;
}
.story-section.has-bg .story-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}
.story-section.forest.has-bg .story-bg::after {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,30,18,0.65) 0%, rgba(8,30,18,0.82) 100%);
}
.story-section.land.has-bg .story-bg::after {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(38,28,12,0.65) 0%, rgba(38,28,12,0.82) 100%);
}
.story-section.water.has-bg .story-bg::after {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,24,38,0.65) 0%, rgba(6,24,38,0.82) 100%);
}
.story-section.has-bg .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Quote: Moraine Lake behind the quote, heavily darkened */
.quote.has-bg { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; }
.quote.has-bg .quote-bg {
  opacity: 0.40;
  filter: saturate(1.1) contrast(1.05);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.quote.has-bg .quote-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(10,31,61,0.3) 0%, rgba(10,31,61,0.78) 75%, rgba(10,31,61,0.9) 100%);
}
.quote.has-bg .quote-mark,
.quote.has-bg blockquote { position: relative; z-index: 2; color: var(--birch-white); }
.quote.has-bg blockquote {
  text-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

/* ============================================================
   ACROSS CANADA: landscape gallery
   ============================================================ */
.across-canada { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--birch-white) 0%, #f0f5fa 100%); }
.land-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 240px;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 1280px) { .land-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 240px; } }
@media (max-width: 900px)  { .land-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 220px; } }
@media (max-width: 560px)  { .land-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 220px; } }

.land-tile {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.18);
  transition:
    transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.4, .64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.55s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1);
}

.land-tile img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1), filter 0.55s;
  filter: saturate(1.05);
}
.land-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.28); }
.land-tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); filter: saturate(1.15) contrast(1.04); }

.land-tile::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,31,61,0) 45%, rgba(10,31,61,0.78) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.land-tile figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  bottom: 20px;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--birch-white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.land-tile .prov {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 20px);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}
.land-tile .caption {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.land-tile figcaption { left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   LAND-TILE HYPERLINKS: full-tile click target
   ============================================================ */
.land-tile { cursor: pointer; }
.land-tile-link {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 5;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  border-radius: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.land-tile-link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
/* Ensure nothing inside the tile blocks clicks on the link */
.land-tile::after { pointer-events: none; }
.land-tile img,
.land-tile figcaption { pointer-events: none; }
.land-tile:hover .prov { color: var(--gold-light); transition: color 0.3s; }
/* External-link affordance: small arrow that appears on hover */
.land-tile-link::after {
  content: "↗";
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 4;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(244,249,252,0.18);
  color: var(--birch-white);
  font-size: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s, transform 0.35s, background 0.35s;
}
.land-tile:hover .land-tile-link::after,
.land-tile-link:focus-visible::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* ============================================================
   TEACHINGS: paper-warm panel, ceremonial typography
   ============================================================ */
.teachings {
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(201,163,86,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(40% 40% at 100% 100%, rgba(123,199,77,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.teachings .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.28em; }
.teachings h2 { color: var(--ink); }
.teachings .lede { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 78ch; }

.teachings-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}

.teaching-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--birch-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,31,61,0.08);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 26px 30px;
  margin: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition:
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.4, .64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1),
    border-color 0.4s;
}
.teaching-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(10,31,61,0.12);
  border-top-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.16);
}

.teaching-animal {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.teaching-animal .anish {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.teaching-name {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 2.8vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.teaching-name .teaching-anish {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.5em;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  text-transform: none;
}

.teaching-body {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.teachings-footnote {
  margin-top: 40px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 70ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.teachings-footnote em {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ============================================================
   WATCH: 3-video showcase
   ============================================================ */
.watch {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--birch-white) 0%, #eef3f8 100%);
}

.video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.video-card {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--birch-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,31,61,0.08);
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition:
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.4, .64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1),
    border-color 0.4s;
}
.video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.18);
}

.video-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #050d1a;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.video-frame video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #050d1a;
}

.video-play {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,31,61,0.0) 40%, rgba(10,31,61,0.55) 100%);
  border: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 0.35s, background 0.35s;
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}
.video-play::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(244,249,252,0.94);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(5, 20, 40, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.4, .64, 1), background 0.35s;
}
.video-play:hover::before { transform: scale(1.08); background: var(--gold-light); }

.play-triangle {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 22px solid var(--ink);
  border-top: 14px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 14px solid transparent;
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.video-card.is-playing .video-play { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }

.video-card figcaption {
  padding: 22px 24px 26px;
}
.video-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.video-card h3 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.7vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.video-meta {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ: Questions, Honestly Answered
   ========================================================= */
.section.faq .container { max-width: 880px; }

.faq-list {
  margin-top: 56px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 68, 35, 0.10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(13, 68, 35, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 163, 86, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(13, 68, 35, 0.08);
}
.faq-item[open] {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border-color: rgba(201, 163, 86, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(13, 68, 35, 0.10);
}

.faq-q {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
.faq-q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-q::marker { content: ""; }

.faq-q h3 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.55vw, 21px);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.faq-toggle {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(201, 163, 86, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}
.faq-toggle::before,
.faq-toggle::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  background: var(--forest-deep, #0d4423);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, opacity 0.28s ease;
}
.faq-toggle::before { width: 11px; height: 1.5px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.faq-toggle::after  { width: 1.5px; height: 11px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.faq-item[open] .faq-toggle { background: var(--gold-light, #e8c97c); transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-item[open] .faq-toggle::after { opacity: 0; }

.faq-a {
  padding: 0 26px 26px;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  animation: faqAnswerIn 0.32s ease forwards;
}
.faq-a p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.15vw, 17px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--muted, #3a4a5a);
}

@keyframes faqAnswerIn {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.faq-foot {
  margin-top: 36px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted, #5a6470);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.faq-foot a {
  color: var(--forest-deep, #0d4423);
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 163, 86, 0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-foot a:hover { color: var(--gold, #c9a356); border-color: var(--gold, #c9a356); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .faq-q { padding: 18px 20px; gap: 14px; }
  .faq-a { padding: 0 20px 22px; }
  .faq-toggle { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .faq-toggle::before { width: 9px; }
  .faq-toggle::after  { height: 9px; }
}