:root{
  --ink:#0e0f0c;
  --ink-2:#1a1c18;
  --char:#3a3c33;
  --paper:#f6f3ec;
  --cream:#ece6d8;
  --sand:#d8cfba;
  --sea:#0a3d3a;
  --sea-2:#12605a;
  --reef-teal:#12605a;        /* Accent on light surfaces · WCAG-safe (CI §6.1.4) · 4.86:1+ on Sand/Cream/Paper */
  --reef-bright:#1f7a72;      /* Atmospheric · gradient stops, hero, snake graphic */
  --gold:#b89b5e;             /* Jewelry, not paint. Body-illegal on light. */
  --gold-light:#d8b770;       /* Digital gold gradient stop · favicon-scale (CI §6.1.5) */
  --gold-dark:#8a7440;        /* Digital gold gradient stop · favicon-scale (CI §6.1.5) */
  --line:rgba(14,15,12,.12);
  --line-dark:rgba(246,243,236,.18);
  --serif:'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --sans:'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, sans-serif;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html,body{margin:0;padding:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--sans);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
a:hover{opacity:.7}

.container{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px}

/* nav */
.nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;backdrop-filter:saturate(160%) blur(14px);background:rgba(246,243,236,.78);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.nav__inner{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:18px 32px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px}
.nav__logo{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:22px;letter-spacing:.22em;line-height:1}
.nav__logo:hover{opacity:.85}
.nav__mark{width:28px;height:28px;display:block;flex-shrink:0}
.nav__mark--footer{width:32px;height:32px}
.nav__word{display:inline-block}
.nav__links{display:flex;gap:28px;align-items:center;font-size:13.5px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}
.nav__cta{padding:10px 18px;border:1px solid var(--ink);border-radius:999px}
.nav__cta:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);opacity:1}

/* hero */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:92vh;display:flex;align-items:center;color:var(--paper);overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.hero__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(80% 60% at 70% 30%, rgba(184,155,94,.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 20% 90%, rgba(18,96,90,.55), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #061f1d 0%, #0a3d3a 45%, #0e0f0c 100%);
}
.hero__bg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:24px 24px, 36px 36px;
  background-position:0 0, 12px 18px;
  opacity:.6;
}
.hero__inner{padding:140px 32px 120px;max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;width:100%}

/* ============================================================
   ACCENT COLOR · WCAG AA rule (CI §6.1.4)
   Gold is body-illegal on light surfaces (Paper, Cream, Sand).
   Default accent on light → Reef Teal. Override on dark → Gold.
   ============================================================ */
.eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--reef-teal);margin:0 0 18px}
.eyebrow.center{text-align:center}
/* Italic emphasis follows the same rule: light grounds = reef teal */
.section h2 em,
.section h3 em,
.collection h3 em,
.act__title em{color:var(--reef-teal);font-style:italic}
.hero h1{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(48px, 8vw, 112px);line-height:.96;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0 0 28px}
.hero__sub{max-width:620px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.55;color:rgba(246,243,236,.82);margin:0 0 36px}
.hero__ctas{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:64px}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:14px 26px;border-radius:999px;font-size:13.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;transition:transform .2s ease, background .2s, color .2s}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);opacity:1}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(1px) scale(0.98);transition:transform .08s ease}    /* tactile compress per 2026 brief */
.btn--primary{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink)}
.btn--primary:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink)}
.btn--ghost{border:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,.5);color:var(--paper)}
.btn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--paper);background:rgba(246,243,236,.08)}
.hero__stats{display:flex;gap:56px;flex-wrap:wrap;border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark);padding-top:32px;max-width:720px}
.hero__stats div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px}
.hero__stats strong{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:44px;color:var(--paper)}
.hero__stats span{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(246,243,236,.6)}

/* sections */
.section{padding:140px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.section--dark{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);border-top:none}
.section--cream{background:var(--cream)}

/* Dark-section overrides · Gold reclaims its place on Ink, Char, Deep Sea grounds */
.hero .eyebrow,
.section--dark .eyebrow,
.section--ink .eyebrow,
.section--hubs .eyebrow{color:var(--gold)}
.hero h1 em,
.section--dark h2 em,
.section--dark h3 em,
.section--ink h2 em,
.section--ink h3 em,
.section--ink h4 em,
.section--hubs h2 em,
.section--hubs h3 em,
.transformation__headline em{color:var(--gold);font-style:italic}
h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 80px);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0 0 28px}
h2.center{text-align:center}
.lead{font-size:19px;line-height:1.55;max-width:740px;margin:0 auto 48px;color:inherit;opacity:.86}
.lead.center{text-align:center}
.prose p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 18px;opacity:.86}
.prose em{font-style:italic}
/* Mission section sits on Ink → Gold italics; if Mission moves to a light ground, override here */
.section--dark .prose em{color:var(--gold)}

.grid-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:80px;align-items:start}
.grid-2--align{align-items:center}

/* material */
.material-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:64px}
.material-card{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:36px 28px;border-radius:6px;min-height:260px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s}
.material-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 20px 50px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.material-card__num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:36px;color:var(--gold);line-height:1}
.material-card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:24px;margin:0}
.material-card p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink-2);margin:0;opacity:.84}

/* collections */
.collections{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px;margin-top:56px}
.collection{background:var(--paper);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s}
.collection:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.collection__img{aspect-ratio:16/10;width:100%;background:#222;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.collection__img::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 60%, rgba(0,0,0,.25))}
.collection__img--1{background:
  radial-gradient(80% 70% at 30% 30%, rgba(184,155,94,.6), transparent 70%),
  linear-gradient(135deg,#0a3d3a,#12605a 60%,#1f7a72)}
.collection__img--2{background:
  linear-gradient(135deg,#1a1c18,#2a2c25 70%,#3a3c33);
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(246,243,236,.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 80px),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#1a1c18,#2a2c25 70%,#3a3c33)}
.collection__img--3{background:
  radial-gradient(70% 60% at 70% 40%, rgba(216,207,186,.6), transparent 70%),
  linear-gradient(135deg,#d8cfba,#ece6d8)}
.collection__img--4{background:
  linear-gradient(135deg,#b89b5e,#8a7440 70%,#5a4d2c)}
.collection__body{padding:30px 32px 36px}
.collection__body h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:32px;margin:0 0 6px}
.collection__meta{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin:0 0 14px}
.collection__body p{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6;margin:0;opacity:.84}

/* process */
.process{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.process li{display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:flex-start;padding:24px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.process li:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.process span{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:32px;color:var(--gold);min-width:60px;line-height:1}
.process h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:24px;margin:0 0 6px}
.process p{margin:0;font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6;opacity:.86}

/* quote */
.quote{max-width:880px;margin:64px auto 0;text-align:center}
.quote blockquote{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 18px;color:var(--paper)}
.quote cite{font-style:normal;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}

/* impact */
.impact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;margin:64px 0 32px}
.impact{padding:36px 28px;background:var(--cream);border-radius:6px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.impact strong{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:64px;line-height:1;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:12px}
.impact strong span{font-size:22px;color:var(--gold);margin-left:4px;font-style:italic}
.impact p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55;margin:0;opacity:.84}
.footnote{font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--ink-2);opacity:.6;margin-top:24px}

/* contact */
.contact-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:24px 0 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;font-size:16px}
.contact-list span{display:inline-block;min-width:80px;color:var(--gold);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase}
.form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;background:var(--paper);padding:36px;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.form label{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-2)}
.form input,.form select,.form textarea{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15px;padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);outline:none;transition:border .15s}
.form input:focus,.form select:focus,.form textarea:focus{border-color:var(--ink)}
.form textarea{resize:vertical}
.form button{margin-top:8px;align-self:flex-start}
.form__ack{font-size:14px;color:var(--sea-2);margin:8px 0 0;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none}

/* footer */
.footer{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);padding:80px 0 32px}
.footer__inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 2fr;gap:64px}
.footer__brand p:last-child{opacity:.6;font-size:14px;margin-top:8px}
.footer__cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:32px}
.footer__cols h5{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin:0 0 16px;font-weight:500}
.footer__cols a{display:block;font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:8px;opacity:.78}
.footer__bottom{margin-top:64px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:12.5px;opacity:.6;letter-spacing:.06em}

/* lifecycle */
.section--ink{background:#06201f;color:var(--paper);border-top:none}
.section--ink .eyebrow{color:var(--gold)}
.lifecycle{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:64px;margin-top:48px}
.lifecycle__ring{width:100%;max-width:780px;height:auto;display:block;filter:drop-shadow(0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.45))}
.lifecycle__ring .lc-node circle{transition:fill .25s ease, stroke-width .25s ease}
.lifecycle__ring .lc-node:hover circle{fill:rgba(184,155,94,0.18);stroke-width:2.2}
.lifecycle__list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px 28px;width:100%;max-width:1100px}
.lifecycle__list li{display:flex;gap:14px;padding:18px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,.12)}
.lifecycle__list li:nth-child(-n+3){border-top:none}
.lifecycle__list span{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:26px;color:var(--gold);min-width:40px;line-height:1}
.lifecycle__list h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:18px;margin:0 0 4px;color:var(--paper)}
.lifecycle__list p{margin:0;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.55;opacity:.78}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .lifecycle__list{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .lifecycle__list li:nth-child(-n+3){border-top:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,.12)}
  .lifecycle__list li:nth-child(-n+2){border-top:none}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .lifecycle__list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .lifecycle__list li{border-top:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,.12) !important}
  .lifecycle__list li:first-child{border-top:none !important}
}

/* snake */
.snake-wrap{margin-top:48px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:32px 32px 24px;box-shadow:0 30px 80px -50px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.snake{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.snake-legend{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:32px;margin-top:18px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.snake-legend__item{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start}
.snake-legend__item .dot{width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:6px}
.dot--ocean{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0a3d3a,#1f7a72)}
.dot--resort{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d8cfba,#b89b5e)}
.dot--landfill{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3a3c33,#1a1c18)}
.snake-legend__item h5{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:18px;margin:0 0 4px}
.snake-legend__item p{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.55;margin:0;opacity:.82}

/* partners */
.partners{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:64px}
.partner{padding:28px 24px;background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;transition:transform .25s}
.partner:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.partner--brand{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);border-color:var(--ink)}
.partner--brand h4{color:var(--paper)}
.partner__role{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin:0}
.partner h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:26px;margin:0;letter-spacing:.04em}
.partner__loc{font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.04em;margin:0 0 6px;opacity:.7;font-style:italic}
.partner p:last-child{font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;margin:0;opacity:.84}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .material-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .impact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .collections{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .nav__links a:not(.nav__cta){display:none}
  .hero__inner{padding:110px 24px 90px}
  .lifecycle{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .lifecycle__list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .snake-legend{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}
  .partners{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .material-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .impact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero__stats{gap:28px}
  .hero__stats strong{font-size:36px}
}

/* =============================================================
   STORYBRAND SECTIONS — Problem · Plan · Stakes · Transformation
   Sourced from storybrand.js
   ============================================================= */

/* Problem (villain + 3 levels) */
.problem-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:64px}
.problem-card{background:rgba(246,243,236,.04);border:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,.12);border-radius:6px;padding:32px 28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;transition:transform .25s, border-color .25s}
.problem-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:rgba(184,155,94,.45)}
.problem-card__type{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin:0}
.problem-card__feels{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:300;font-size:21px;line-height:1.35;margin:0;color:var(--paper);border-left:2px solid var(--gold);padding-left:16px}
.problem-card__truth-label{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(246,243,236,.55);margin:8px 0 0}
.problem-card__truth{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;margin:0;opacity:.86}

/* Plan (3 steps) */
.plan-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:56px;position:relative}
.plan-step{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:36px 28px 32px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;position:relative;transition:transform .25s, box-shadow .25s}
.plan-step:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.plan-step__num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:42px;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;letter-spacing:.04em}
.plan-step h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:30px;margin:0}
.plan-step p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;margin:0;opacity:.84;color:var(--ink-2)}
.plan-cta{margin-top:56px;text-align:center}
.plan-cta.center{display:flex;justify-content:center}

/* Stakes (failure vs success) */
.stakes-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;margin-top:56px}
.stakes-col{padding:40px 32px;border-radius:8px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;border:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,.12)}
.stakes-col--failure{background:rgba(58,60,51,.4)}
.stakes-col--success{background:rgba(18,96,90,.18);border-color:rgba(184,155,94,.35)}
.stakes-col__label{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin:0}
.stakes-col__title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:30px;margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--paper)}
.stakes-col ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.stakes-col li{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.55;padding-left:22px;position:relative;opacity:.9}
.stakes-col--failure li::before{content:"✕";position:absolute;left:0;color:#c47a6a;font-size:14px;top:2px}
.stakes-col--success li::before{content:"→";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--gold);font-size:18px;top:-2px}

/* Transformation (from → to) */
.transformation{margin-top:96px;padding-top:56px;border-top:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,.12)}
.transformation__headline{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,44px);line-height:1.15;margin:0 auto 36px;max-width:900px;color:var(--paper)}
.transformation__headline em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold)}
.transformation__arrows{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.transformation__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 40px 1fr;align-items:center;gap:16px;padding:18px 24px;background:rgba(246,243,236,.04);border:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,.1);border-radius:6px}
.transformation__from{font-size:16px;text-align:right;opacity:.7;font-style:italic}
.transformation__arrow{text-align:center;color:var(--gold);font-size:22px}
.transformation__to{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:20px;color:var(--paper);font-weight:500}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .problem-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .plan-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .stakes-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .transformation__row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px;text-align:center}
  .transformation__from{text-align:center}
  .transformation__arrow{transform:rotate(90deg);font-size:18px}
  .acts{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .material-facts{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .fact{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .fact:nth-child(2n){border-right:none}
  .hubs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* Material — Three Acts */
.acts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:64px}
.act{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:36px 30px 32px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;position:relative;transition:transform .25s, box-shadow .25s}
.act:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.act__num{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin:0}
.act__title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:30px;line-height:1.05;margin:0;color:var(--ink)}
.act__body{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6;margin:0;color:var(--ink-2);opacity:.9}

/* Material facts strip */
.material-facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;margin-top:48px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.fact{padding:24px 22px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.fact:last-child{border-right:none}
.fact dt{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin:0;font-weight:500}
.fact dd{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:17px;line-height:1.35;margin:0;color:var(--ink)}

/* Collections meta strip */
.collections-meta{margin:8px auto 36px;text-align:center;font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.collections-meta__sep{opacity:.5}

/* Reprox Hubs */
.section--hubs{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#06201f 0%,#0a3d3a 100%);color:var(--paper);border-top:none;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.section--hubs::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:
  radial-gradient(60% 50% at 80% 15%, rgba(184,155,94,.18), transparent 65%),
  radial-gradient(50% 40% at 15% 90%, rgba(31,122,114,.30), transparent 70%);}
.section--hubs > .container{position:relative}
.section--hubs .eyebrow{color:var(--gold)}
.section--hubs h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold)}
.section--hubs .lead{color:rgba(246,243,236,.86)}
.hubs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:48px}
.hub-principle{background:rgba(246,243,236,.04);border:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,.14);border-radius:6px;padding:32px 28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;transition:transform .25s, border-color .25s}
.hub-principle:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(184,155,94,.5)}
.hub-principle h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:24px;margin:0;color:var(--paper)}
.hub-principle p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;margin:0;color:rgba(246,243,236,.82)}
.hubs-flow{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin-top:64px;padding-top:48px;border-top:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,.14);flex-wrap:wrap}
.hubs-flow__step{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,28px);color:rgba(246,243,236,.82);padding:8px 18px;border:1px solid rgba(184,155,94,.45);border-radius:999px}
.hubs-flow__step--end{color:var(--paper);background:rgba(184,155,94,.18);border-color:var(--gold)}
.hubs-flow__arrow{color:var(--gold);font-size:24px}

/* ============================================================
   SUBPAGE PATTERN · /faq /material /partnership
   ============================================================ */
.subpage-hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:140px 0 100px;
  background:var(--paper);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  text-align:center;
}
.subpage-hero h1{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(40px,6vw,84px);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  margin:0 auto 28px;max-width:1000px;
}
.subpage-hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--reef-teal)}
.subpage-hero .lead{margin:0 auto 32px;max-width:680px}
.subpage-hero .home-link{
  display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--reef-teal);margin-bottom:32px;
}
.subpage-hero .home-link:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.subpage-cta{
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);
  padding:80px 32px;text-align:center;
}
.subpage-cta h2{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,52px);line-height:1.05;margin:0 auto 24px;max-width:800px;
}
.subpage-cta h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold)}
.subpage-cta p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.55;margin:0 auto 32px;max-width:620px;opacity:.86}
.subpage-cta .btn--primary{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink)}

/* Homepage Explore block · discovery to depth pages */
.explore-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:56px;
}
.explore-card{
  position:relative;
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:32px 28px 56px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;
  transition:transform .25s, border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  color:inherit;
}
.explore-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:rgba(18,96,90,.5);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  opacity:1;
}
.explore-card__eyebrow{
  font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--reef-teal);margin:0;font-weight:500;
}
.explore-card h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:26px;line-height:1.2;
  margin:0;color:var(--ink);
}
.explore-card p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55;margin:0;color:var(--ink-2);opacity:.84}
.explore-card__arrow{
  position:absolute;right:24px;bottom:20px;
  font-size:24px;color:var(--reef-teal);
  transition:transform .25s;
}
.explore-card:hover .explore-card__arrow{transform:translateX(4px)}
@media (max-width:980px){.explore-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Cross-link from homepage section to dedicated subpage */
.page-link{margin:48px auto 0;text-align:center}
.page-link a{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--reef-teal);
  padding:10px 24px;border:1px solid currentColor;border-radius:999px;
  transition:background .2s, color .2s;
}
.page-link a:hover{background:var(--reef-teal);color:var(--paper);opacity:1}
.section--ink .page-link a,
.section--dark .page-link a,
.section--hubs .page-link a{color:var(--gold)}
.section--ink .page-link a:hover,
.section--dark .page-link a:hover,
.section--hubs .page-link a:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink)}

/* ============================================================
   PROOF · OBJECTIONS · FAQ · 2026 conversion-blueprint sections
   ============================================================ */

/* Proof grid · uses container query (CI §6 modern pattern) */
.proof-grid{
  container-type: inline-size;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:56px;
}
.proof-point{
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:6px;
  padding:24px 26px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;
  transition:transform .25s, border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.proof-point:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:rgba(18,96,90,.45);
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.proof-point__label{
  font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--reef-teal);margin:0;font-weight:500;
}
.proof-point__body{font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;margin:0;color:var(--ink-2);opacity:.92}
/* Container query · proof grid adapts to its column width, not the viewport */
@container (max-width: 720px){.proof-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@container (max-width: 460px){.proof-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Objections · accordion list with semantic <details> */
.objections-list{max-width:880px;margin:48px auto 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.objection{
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:6px;
  padding:0;
  transition:border-color .2s;
}
.objection[open]{border-color:rgba(18,96,90,.45)}
.objection__q{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:21px;line-height:1.3;
  color:var(--ink);
  padding:20px 24px;cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  list-style:none;
}
.objection__q::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.objection__icon{
  width:14px;height:14px;flex-shrink:0;position:relative;
}
.objection__icon::before,
.objection__icon::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;background:var(--reef-teal);
}
.objection__icon::before{left:0;right:0;top:6px;height:2px}
.objection__icon::after{top:0;bottom:0;left:6px;width:2px;transition:transform .2s}
.objection[open] .objection__icon::after{transform:scaleY(0)}
.objection__a{
  font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6;
  margin:0;padding:0 24px 22px 52px;
  color:var(--ink-2);opacity:.92;
}

/* FAQ · question-headed AI-extraction format · 40-60 word answers */
.faq-list{max-width:880px;margin:56px auto 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0}
.faq-item{
  padding:28px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px;
}
.faq-item:first-child{border-top:none;padding-top:0}
.faq-item__q{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;
  margin:0;color:var(--ink);
}
.faq-item__a{
  font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.65;margin:0;
  color:var(--ink-2);opacity:.92;
  max-width:720px;
}

/* Improved post-submit acknowledgement · post-submit continuity */
.form__ack{
  font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55;
  margin:14px 0 0;padding:14px 18px;
  background:rgba(18,96,90,.08);
  border-left:2px solid var(--reef-teal);
  color:var(--ink);
  letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;
  border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;
}
.form__ack strong{font-weight:500;color:var(--reef-teal)}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .proof-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .objection__q{font-size:18px;padding:16px 20px}
  .objection__a{padding:0 20px 18px 48px;font-size:15px}
  .faq-item__q{font-size:20px}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .proof-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* Ethos — the why beneath the why */
.section--ethos{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--paper) 0%,var(--cream) 100%);border-top:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.section--ethos::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:
  radial-gradient(60% 50% at 80% 20%, rgba(184,155,94,.10), transparent 70%),
  radial-gradient(50% 40% at 10% 90%, rgba(18,96,90,.08), transparent 70%);
}
.section--ethos > .container{position:relative}
.section--ethos h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--reef-teal)}
.ethos-body{max-width:760px;margin:48px auto 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px}
.ethos-body p{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px);line-height:1.45;margin:0;color:var(--ink);text-align:center}
.ethos-body p:first-child::first-letter{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:1.4em;color:var(--gold);font-style:italic}
.ethos-pullquote{max-width:760px;margin:64px auto 0;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);line-height:1.25;text-align:center;color:var(--ink);border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:48px;position:relative}
.ethos-pullquote::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-1px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:48px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}