:root{
    /* Aspire-rooted palette: white canvas, teal / magenta / purple geometry */
    --bg:#ffffff;
    --bg-subtle:#f6f6f7;
    --bg-muted:#ececef;
    --surface:#ffffff;
    --surface-2:#fafafb;
    --text:#18181b;
    --text-muted:#5c5c66;
    --text-faint:#909099;
    --black:#0a0a0a;
    --teal:#0b8489;
    --magenta:#c42d74;
    --purple:#6d42a8;
    --cyan:#0fa3c7;
    --accent:var(--magenta);
    --accent-2:var(--teal);
    --accent-soft:rgba(196,45,116,0.09);
    --accent-line:rgba(196,45,116,0.35);
    --teal-soft:rgba(11,132,137,0.09);
    --gradient-brand:linear-gradient(118deg,#c42d74 0%,#6d42a8 38%,#0b8489 72%,#0fa3c7 100%);
    --gradient-geo:linear-gradient(125deg,#0a6e74 0%,#4a2f78 28%,#8b2a62 55%,#c42d74 78%,#0b8489 100%);
    --wine:#6b2d38;
    --wine-bg:#faf7f5;
    --line:rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    --line-2:rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
    --shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(24,24,27,0.08);
    --shadow-lg:0 28px 70px rgba(24,24,27,0.12);
    --radius:12px;
    --radius-sm:8px;
    --max:1200px;
    --sans:"DM Sans",ui-sans-serif,system-ui,sans-serif;
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    margin:0;
    background:var(--bg);
    color:var(--text);
    font-family:var(--sans);
    font-size:17px;
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  body::before{
    content:"";
    position:fixed;inset:0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 45% at 100% 0%,rgba(15,163,199,0.05),transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 40% at 0% 100%,rgba(196,45,116,0.04),transparent 50%);
    pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
  }
  main,header,footer,.topbar{position:relative;z-index:1;}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
  img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
  ::selection{background:var(--magenta);color:#fff;}
  .wrap{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px;}

  h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700;margin:0;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-0.02em;}
  h1{font-size:clamp(40px,7vw,76px);}
  h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4.5vw,52px);}
  h3{font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,28px);}
  .it{font-style:italic;font-weight:600;color:var(--magenta);}
  p{margin:0 0 1em;}

  /* section labels: Aspire|MKT pipe style, not Scriptus // mono */
  .spec{
    font-size:12px;
    letter-spacing:0.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--text-faint);
    font-weight:600;
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  }
  .spec .pipe{color:var(--teal);font-weight:400;}
  .spec strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:700;}

  .btn{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
    font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700;font-size:14px;
    padding:13px 22px;border-radius:6px;
    background:var(--gradient-brand);color:#fff;border:none;
    box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(109,66,168,.22);
    cursor:pointer;transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,filter .2s;
  }
  .btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(196,45,116,.3);filter:saturate(1.08);}
  .btn .ar{transition:transform .2s;}
  .btn:hover .ar{transform:translate(2px,-2px);}
  .btn.ghost{
    background:linear-gradient(var(--bg),var(--bg)) padding-box,var(--gradient-brand) border-box;
    border:2px solid transparent;color:var(--text);box-shadow:none;
  }
  .btn.ghost:hover{
    background:var(--gradient-brand);color:#fff;border-color:transparent;
    box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(196,45,116,.22);transform:translateY(-2px);filter:none;
  }
  .btn.accent{background:var(--gradient-brand);border:none;color:#fff;}
  .btn.accent:hover{box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(196,45,116,.28);}

  .topbar{background:var(--black);color:#fff;font-size:12px;}
  .topbar .wrap{display:flex;justify-content:flex-end;align-items:center;min-height:34px;gap:18px;}
  .topbar a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);font-weight:500;transition:color .2s;}
  .topbar a:hover{color:#fff;}

  header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:60;
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(1.2);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  nav{height:68px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;}
  .brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.01em;}
  .brand-mark{
    width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;
    background:var(--gradient-brand);
    display:grid;place-items:center;
    font-weight:800;font-size:15px;color:#fff;
    box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(109,66,168,.25);
  }
  .avatar-mark{
    width:38px;height:38px;border:2px solid transparent;border-radius:8px;
    overflow:hidden;flex-shrink:0;
    background:linear-gradient(var(--bg),var(--bg)) padding-box,var(--gradient-brand) border-box;
  }
  .avatar-mark img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
  .brand small{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-faint);font-weight:500;margin-top:2px;}
  .nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2px;}
  .nav-links a{padding:8px 12px;border-radius:6px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-muted);transition:color .2s,background .2s;}
  .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--text);background:var(--bg-subtle);}
  .nav-links a.cta{background:var(--gradient-brand);color:#fff;font-weight:700;margin-left:8px;border:none;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(109,66,168,.2);}
  .nav-links a.cta:hover{box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(196,45,116,.28);transform:translateY(-1px);color:#fff;}
  .menu-toggle{display:none;background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--text);
    font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;padding:9px 14px;border-radius:6px;cursor:pointer;}

  .hero{padding:clamp(48px,8vw,88px) 0 0;position:relative;}
  .hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.45fr .85fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;}
  .hero h1{margin:16px 0 0;font-weight:700;}
  .hero .lead{font-size:clamp(17px,1.8vw,20px);color:var(--text-muted);max-width:560px;margin:22px 0 0;line-height:1.58;}
  .hero .lead strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:700;}
  .hero-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:28px;}

  .hero-band{
    margin-top:clamp(40px,6vw,64px);
    background:var(--gradient-geo);
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero-band::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.22;
    background:
      repeating-linear-gradient(60deg,transparent,transparent 28px,rgba(255,255,255,.45) 28px,rgba(255,255,255,.45) 30px),
      repeating-linear-gradient(-60deg,transparent,transparent 28px,rgba(255,255,255,.3) 28px,rgba(255,255,255,.3) 32px);
  }
  .hero-band-inner{position:relative;padding:clamp(36px,5vw,56px) 28px;text-align:center;}
  .hero-band p{margin:0;font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,34px);font-weight:700;color:#fff;line-height:1.25;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;}
  .hero-band em{font-style:italic;font-weight:600;opacity:.95;}

  .portrait{
    position:relative;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
    overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/5;background:var(--bg-subtle);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  }
  .portrait img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:1;}
  .portrait:has(img) .pmono{display:none;}
  .portrait .pmono{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-faint);text-align:center;padding:20px;}
  .portrait .ptag{position:absolute;left:12px;bottom:12px;z-index:2;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;
    background:rgba(0,0,0,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);padding:6px 10px;border-radius:6px;}

  .datarow{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0;margin-top:32px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);overflow:hidden;background:var(--surface);}
  .datarow .cell{flex:1 1 0;min-width:120px;padding:16px 18px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);}
  .datarow .cell:last-child{border-right:0;}
  .datarow .n{font-size:28px;line-height:1;color:var(--text);font-weight:700;}
  .datarow .n .it{font-size:28px;}
  .datarow .k{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-faint);margin-top:8px;font-weight:600;}

  section{padding:clamp(56px,7vw,96px) 0;position:relative;}
  .sec-rule{border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .sec-head{margin-bottom:clamp(32px,4vw,48px);max-width:760px;}
  .sec-head h2{margin:14px 0 0;}
  .sec-head p{color:var(--text-muted);margin:16px 0 0;font-size:17px;max-width:620px;}

  .coord{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;font-size:11px;
    letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-faint);font-weight:600;
    padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .coord span:nth-child(2){color:var(--magenta);}

  .roster{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:8px;}
  .roster .chip{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);
    border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:9px 14px;background:var(--surface);
    transition:border-color .2s,color .2s,transform .2s,box-shadow .2s;}
  .roster .chip:hover{border-color:var(--accent-line);color:var(--text);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}

  .arc-track{
    margin-bottom:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);
    padding:22px 0 6px;
    border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
    background:var(--surface-2);overflow-x:auto;
  }
  .arc-track-list{
    display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;
    list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0 clamp(16px,3vw,28px);
    min-width:min(100%,620px);position:relative;
  }
  .arc-track-list > li{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
  .arc-track-list::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:clamp(16px,3vw,28px);right:clamp(16px,3vw,28px);
    top:34px;height:2px;background:var(--gradient-brand);opacity:.35;
  }
  .arc-track-item{flex:1;text-align:center;position:relative;padding:0 6px;min-width:96px;}
  .track-year{display:block;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text);margin-bottom:10px;}
  .track-dot{
    display:block;width:14px;height:14px;margin:0 auto 10px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gradient-brand);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--surface-2);
    position:relative;z-index:1;
  }
  .track-label{
    display:block;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--text-faint);font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;
  }

  .arc{display:grid;gap:0;position:relative;}
  .arc-item{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:190px 1fr 300px;gap:28px;
    padding:32px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);align-items:start;
  }
  .arc-item:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .arc-when{
    font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--text-faint);font-weight:600;
    position:relative;padding-left:26px;
  }
  .arc-when::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:3px;
    width:13px;height:13px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gradient-brand);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--bg);z-index:2;
  }
  .arc-when::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:5px;top:20px;
    width:2px;height:calc(100% + 32px);
    background:linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--teal),var(--magenta));
    opacity:.22;z-index:1;
  }
  .arc-item:last-child .arc-when::after{display:none;}
  .arc-when b{display:block;color:var(--teal);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:12px;}
  .arc-when .arc-era{display:block;color:var(--text);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:none;font-weight:700;margin-top:2px;}
  .arc-body h3{margin:0 0 10px;}
  .arc-body p{color:var(--text-muted);font-size:16px;margin:0 0 14px;}
  .arc-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;}
  .ilink{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;
    color:var(--text-muted);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:7px 12px;
    transition:border-color .2s,color .2s,background .2s;}
  .ilink:hover{border-color:var(--teal);color:var(--teal);background:var(--teal-soft);}
  .arc-thumb{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/10;
    background:var(--bg-subtle);position:relative;box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .arc-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}

  .tabs{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:28px;}
  .tab{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:6px;
    border:1px solid var(--line-2);background:transparent;color:var(--text-muted);cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s;}
  .tab:hover{color:var(--text);border-color:var(--text-muted);}
  .tab.active{background:var(--gradient-brand);color:#fff;border-color:transparent;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(109,66,168,.18);}

  .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:16px;}
  .card{grid-column:span 2;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--surface);
    border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
    transition:transform .28s ease,border-color .28s ease,box-shadow .28s ease;}
  .card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--line-2);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
  .card.hide{display:none;}
  .card.w3{grid-column:span 3;}
  .card.w6{grid-column:span 6;flex-direction:row;}
  .card.w6 .thumb{width:46%;aspect-ratio:auto;}
  .card.w6 .card-body{flex:1;justify-content:center;padding:36px 40px;}

  .thumb{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;background:var(--bg-muted);}
  .thumb img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s ease;z-index:0;}
  .card:hover .thumb img{transform:scale(1.04);}
  .thumb::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
    background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,0,0,.65),rgba(0,0,0,.04) 55%,transparent);}
  .thumb .ttag{position:relative;z-index:2;margin:0 0 12px 14px;font-size:10px;
    letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;font-weight:600;
    background:rgba(0,0,0,.5);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);padding:5px 10px;border-radius:5px;}

  .g-scriptus{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#1a2f28,#3d6b5c);}
  .g-marcus{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#2c2418,#5c4a32);}
  .g-niet{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#161018,#4a2858);}
  .g-imb{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#3a1f24,#6b2d38);}
  .g-illum{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#101a26,#1e3a52);}
  .g-arti{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#0c1622,#c42d74 80%);}
  .g-faction{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#0e0f12,#3a5a40);}
  .g-matt{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#1a160c,#5a4020);}
  .g-startup{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#1a1208,#6b4020);}
  .g-behance{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#0a1424,#1769ff);}
  .g-photo{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#141110,#4a3830);}
  .g-aspire{background:linear-gradient(125deg,#0a6e74,#6d42a8 45%,#c42d74 75%,#0fa3c7);}
  .g-hex{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#160f1e,#6d42a8);}
  .g-doom{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#0a0808,#3a2020);}
  .g-coffee{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#160e08,#5a3820);}

  .card-body{padding:22px 24px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1;}
  .card-tags{display:flex;gap:6px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:10px;}
  .card-tags span{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;
    color:var(--text-faint);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;padding:4px 8px;}
  .card-body h3{margin:0 0 8px;}
  .card.w6 .card-body h3{font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px);}
  .card-body p{color:var(--text-muted);font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 16px;flex:1;}
  .card-foot{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .card-foot a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:var(--teal);}
  .card-foot a:hover{color:var(--magenta);}
  .badge-free{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:#fff;background:var(--teal);border-radius:4px;padding:4px 8px;font-weight:700;}

  .book{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:clamp(28px,5vw,64px);align-items:center;
    background:var(--wine-bg);border:1px solid rgba(107,45,56,.12);
    border-radius:20px;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .book::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(70% 90% at 0% 100%,rgba(107,45,56,.06),transparent 55%);pointer-events:none;}
  .book-cover{position:relative;z-index:1;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
    aspect-ratio:2/3;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#3a1f22,#7a4a44);border:1px solid var(--line);
    display:grid;place-items:center;rotate:-2deg;transition:rotate .4s ease;}
  .book:hover .book-cover{rotate:0deg;}
  .book-cover img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;}
  .book-cover:has(img) .bmono{display:none;}
  .book-cover .bmono{font-style:italic;font-size:28px;color:var(--wine);padding:24px;text-align:center;font-weight:600;}
  .book-info{position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .book-info h2{margin:14px 0 0;}
  .book-info h2 .it{color:var(--wine);}
  .book-info .dual{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin:22px 0;}
  .book-info .dual div{border:1px solid rgba(107,45,56,.12);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:16px;background:#fff;}
  .book-info .dual h4{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--wine);font-weight:700;}
  .book-info .dual p{margin:0;font-size:14px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.5;}
  .book-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-faint);font-weight:600;margin:18px 0 22px;}
  .book-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;}

  .gallery{
    columns:4;column-gap:8px;max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;
  }
  .gallery .shot{
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);border:1px solid var(--line);
    background:var(--bg-subtle);display:block;
    break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px;
    aspect-ratio:unset;grid-column:unset;
  }
  .gallery .shot img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;vertical-align:bottom;transition:transform .5s ease,filter .4s ease;}
  .gallery .shot:hover img{transform:scale(1.04);}
  .gallery .shot .scap{position:absolute;left:8px;bottom:8px;font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.08em;font-weight:600;
    text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;background:rgba(0,0,0,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(5px);
    padding:4px 8px;border-radius:5px;opacity:0;transition:opacity .25s;}
  .gallery .shot:hover .scap{opacity:1;}

  .pullquote{border-left:3px solid var(--magenta);padding:4px 0 4px 24px;margin:0 0 40px;}
  .pullquote p{font-size:clamp(26px,3.8vw,44px);line-height:1.15;margin:0;color:var(--text);font-weight:700;}
  .pullquote .it{color:var(--magenta);}
  .principles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;}
  .pr{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px;background:var(--surface);
    transition:border-color .25s,transform .25s,box-shadow .25s;}
  .pr:hover{border-color:var(--accent-line);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .pr .prn{font-size:11px;color:var(--teal);letter-spacing:.1em;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px;}
  .pr h3{font-size:22px;margin:0 0 10px;}
  .pr p{color:var(--text-muted);font-size:15px;margin:0;line-height:1.55;}

  .bio-beyond{
    background:var(--bg-subtle);
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .bio-beyond .sec-head{max-width:720px;}
  .bio-prose{max-width:720px;}
  .bio-prose p{color:var(--text-muted);font-size:clamp(17px,1.8vw,19px);line-height:1.72;margin:0 0 1.15em;}
  .bio-prose p:last-child{margin:0;}
  .bio-prose p.bio-close{color:var(--text);font-weight:500;}

  /* ── AI / Advise & build ── */
  .ai-section{background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 100% 0%,rgba(11,132,137,0.06),transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 35% at 0% 100%,rgba(196,45,116,0.05),transparent 50%),
    var(--bg);}
  .ai-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:8px;}
  .ai-panel{
    border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:28px 30px;
    background:var(--surface);transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s,box-shadow .3s;
  }
  .ai-panel:hover{border-color:var(--accent-line);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .ai-kicker{
    font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;
    color:var(--teal);margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .ai-panel p{color:var(--text-muted);font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 1em;}
  .ai-panel p:last-child{margin:0;}
  .ai-panel a,.ai-ecosystem a{color:var(--teal);font-weight:600;}
  .ai-panel a:hover,.ai-ecosystem a:hover{color:var(--magenta);}
  .ai-underhood{
    margin-top:16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:28px 30px;background:var(--surface-2);
  }
  .ai-pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:18px;}
  .ai-pillar{
    padding:18px 16px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);background:var(--surface);
    border:1px solid var(--line);transition:border-color .25s,transform .25s;
  }
  .ai-pillar:hover{border-color:var(--teal);transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .ai-pillar strong{display:block;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--text);line-height:1.3;}
  .ai-pillar span{display:block;font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.5;}
  .ai-ecosystem{margin-top:28px;max-width:760px;}
  .ai-ecosystem p{color:var(--text-muted);font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 1em;}
  .ai-ecosystem .ai-close{color:var(--text);font-weight:500;margin:0;}

  /* ── Subtle motion (Aspire-aligned, not dark-mode gimmicks) ── */
  .brand-mark{
    background-size:200% 200%;
    animation:brandShift 12s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes brandShift{
    0%,100%{background-position:0% 50%;}
    50%{background-position:100% 50%;}
  }
  .hero-band::before{
    animation:geoDrift 28s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes geoDrift{
    from{transform:translateX(0);}
    to{transform:translateX(48px);}
  }
  .portrait img{transition:transform 8s ease;}
  .portrait:hover img{transform:scale(1.04);}
  .datarow .cell{transition:background .25s;}
  .datarow .cell:hover{background:var(--bg-subtle);}
  .btn{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .btn::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;left:-120%;
    background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.22),transparent);
    transition:left .55s ease;pointer-events:none;
  }
  .btn:hover::after{left:120%;}
  .anim-ready .reveal{transition-delay:calc(var(--d,0) * 55ms);}
  .anim-ready .hero .spec,
  .anim-ready .hero h1,
  .anim-ready .hero .lead,
  .anim-ready .hero-actions,
  .anim-ready .hero .datarow,
  .anim-ready .hero .portrait{
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);
    animation:heroIn .75s ease forwards;
  }
  .anim-ready .hero .spec{animation-delay:.05s;}
  .anim-ready .hero h1{animation-delay:.14s;}
  .anim-ready .hero .lead{animation-delay:.24s;}
  .anim-ready .hero-actions{animation-delay:.34s;}
  .anim-ready .hero .datarow{animation-delay:.44s;}
  .anim-ready .hero .portrait{animation-delay:.28s;}
  @keyframes heroIn{
    to{opacity:1;transform:none;}
  }

  .contact{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr .9fr;gap:clamp(28px,5vw,56px);align-items:start;}
  .contact h2{margin:14px 0 0;}
  .contact .lead{color:var(--text-muted);margin:16px 0 28px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;}
  .clinks{display:grid;gap:10px;}
  .clink{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;
    border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:18px 20px;background:var(--surface);
    transition:border-color .2s,background .2s,transform .2s,box-shadow .2s;}
  .clink:hover{border-color:var(--teal);background:var(--teal-soft);transform:translateX(3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .clink .cl-name{font-weight:700;font-size:16px;}
  .clink .cl-sub{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--text-faint);text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:3px;font-weight:600;}
  .clink .ar{color:var(--teal);font-size:18px;}

  footer{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:52px 0 36px;background:var(--bg-subtle);}
  .foot-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:28px;margin-bottom:36px;}
  .foot-brand p{color:var(--text-muted);font-size:14px;max-width:280px;margin:14px 0 0;}
  .foot-col h4{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--magenta);margin:0 0 12px;font-weight:700;}
  .foot-col a{display:block;color:var(--text-muted);font-size:14px;padding:4px 0;transition:color .2s;}
  .foot-col a:hover{color:var(--text);}
  .foot-bot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;
    padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-size:12px;color:var(--text-faint);}

  .faq-groups{display:grid;gap:28px;}
  .faq-group h3{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal);margin:0 0 12px;font-weight:700;}
  .faq-list{display:grid;gap:8px;}
  .faq-item{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);background:var(--surface);overflow:hidden;transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s;}
  .faq-item[open]{border-color:var(--accent-line);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .faq-item summary{
    list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:18px 20px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;line-height:1.45;
    display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:flex-start;gap:16px;color:var(--text);
  }
  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
  .faq-item summary::after{content:"+";font-size:20px;color:var(--magenta);flex-shrink:0;line-height:1;font-weight:400;margin-left:auto;}
  .faq-item[open] summary::after{content:"−";}
  .faq-item summary:hover{color:var(--magenta);}
  .faq-body{padding:0 20px 18px;color:var(--text-muted);font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;}
  .faq-body p{margin:0 0 12px;}
  .faq-body p:last-child{margin:0;}
  .faq-body a{color:var(--teal);font-weight:600;}
  .faq-body a:hover{color:var(--magenta);}

  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;}
  .anim-ready .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .65s ease,transform .65s ease;}
  .anim-ready .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none;}

  a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--magenta);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px;}

  @media(max-width:1000px){
    .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;}
    .portrait{max-width:320px;aspect-ratio:1/1.05;}
    .arc-item{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px;}
    .arc-thumb{max-width:420px;}
    .grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
    .card,.card.w3{grid-column:span 2;}
    .card.w6{grid-column:span 4;flex-direction:column;}
    .card.w6 .thumb{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;}
    .card.w6 .card-body{padding:24px;}
    .book{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .book-cover{max-width:260px;margin:0 auto;}
    .principles{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .ai-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .ai-pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .contact{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .gallery{columns:3;}
    .foot-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  }
  @media(max-width:640px){
    .wrap{padding:0 20px;}
    .topbar{display:none;}
    .nav-links{display:none;position:absolute;top:68px;left:0;right:0;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;
      background:var(--surface);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:14px 20px 20px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
    .nav-links.open{display:flex;}
    .nav-links a{padding:12px;border-radius:6px;}
    .nav-links a.cta{margin:6px 0 0;text-align:center;}
    .menu-toggle{display:block;}
    .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .card,.card.w3,.card.w6{grid-column:span 1;}
    .datarow .cell{flex:1 1 50%;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
    .gallery{columns:2;}
    .book-info .dual{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .ai-pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .foot-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    *{animation:none!important;transition:none!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important;}
    .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;}
    .anim-ready .hero .spec,
    .anim-ready .hero h1,
    .anim-ready .hero .lead,
    .anim-ready .hero-actions,
    .anim-ready .hero .datarow,
    .anim-ready .hero .portrait{opacity:1;transform:none;animation:none;}
  }


/* ── Practice doorways ── */
.doors-section{background:var(--bg-subtle);}
.doors-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:8px;
}
.door{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;
  padding:26px 24px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:var(--surface);min-height:100%;
  transition:border-color .25s,transform .25s,box-shadow .25s;
}
.door:hover{border-color:var(--accent-line);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.door .door-kicker{
  font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--teal);
}
.door h3{font-size:22px;margin:0;line-height:1.2;}
.door p{color:var(--text-muted);font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;margin:0;flex:1;}
.door .door-go{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-top:8px;
  font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--teal);
}
.door:hover .door-go{color:var(--magenta);}
.door.door-wide{grid-column:span 3;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;gap:20px;align-items:center;}
.door.door-wide .door-copy{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}

/* ── Inner pages ── */
.page-hero{padding:clamp(48px,7vw,80px) 0 clamp(36px,5vw,56px);}
.page-hero .spec{margin-bottom:14px;}
.page-hero h1{max-width:18ch;}
.page-hero .lead{font-size:clamp(17px,1.8vw,20px);color:var(--text-muted);max-width:640px;margin:22px 0 0;line-height:1.58;}
.page-hero .lead strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:700;}
.page-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:28px;}
.page-prose{max-width:720px;}
.page-prose p{color:var(--text-muted);font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.15em;}
.page-prose p:last-child{margin:0;}
.page-prose a{color:var(--teal);font-weight:600;}
.page-prose a:hover{color:var(--magenta);}
.page-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:12px;}
.page-list li{
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:18px 20px;background:var(--surface);
}
.page-list strong{display:block;color:var(--text);font-size:16px;margin-bottom:6px;}
.page-list span{display:block;color:var(--text-muted);font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;}
.page-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;}
.page-panel{
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px 28px;background:var(--surface);
}
.page-panel h3{font-size:20px;margin:0 0 10px;}
.page-panel p{color:var(--text-muted);font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;margin:0;}
.page-panel a{color:var(--teal);font-weight:600;}
.crumb{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-faint);margin-bottom:18px;}
.crumb a{color:var(--text-muted);font-weight:600;}
.crumb a:hover{color:var(--magenta);}
.crumb span{margin:0 8px;opacity:.5;}
.related{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px;}
.related a{
  display:block;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:var(--surface);transition:border-color .2s,transform .2s;
}
.related a:hover{border-color:var(--teal);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.related strong{display:block;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:4px;}
.related span{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.45;}

@media(max-width:1000px){
  .doors-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .door.door-wide{grid-column:span 2;grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .page-split,.related{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .doors-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .door.door-wide{grid-column:span 1;}
}