/* ============================================================
   GLOBEX ATLAS - components
   One persistent CTA (nav pill). Gold only at crown moments.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- loader ---------- */
#loader{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9999;background:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 40%,#161512 0%,#0A0A0B 60%);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
html:not(.js) #loader{display:none}
#loader .stage{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:30px}
#loader .lockup{position:relative;width:min(58vw,420px);min-height:min(46vw,340px);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
#loader canvas{width:min(46vw,340px);height:min(46vw,340px);will-change:transform,opacity}
#loader .lockup-mark{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:100%;height:auto;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;clip-path:inset(0 41.5% 0 29%)}
#loader .word{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.42em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text);
  height:16px;text-align:center;transition:opacity .3s ease}
#loader .word em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold-bright)}
#loader .meter{width:min(46vw,340px);height:1px;background:var(--hairline-soft);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
#loader .meter i{position:absolute;inset:0;transform-origin:left;transform:scaleX(0);background:var(--gold)}
#loader .skip{position:absolute;bottom:-64px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;
  letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-faint)}
#loader.done{transition:opacity .4s ease;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
#loader .brandfade{position:fixed;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
#loader .brandfade img{height:100%;width:auto}

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
header{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:900;padding:22px 0;
  transition:background .4s ease,border-color .4s ease,padding .4s ease}
header.solid{background:rgba(11,9,6,.96);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);padding:14px 0}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px}
.logo-img{display:block}
.nav-brand{view-transition-name:globex-logo}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:32px;align-items:center}
.nav-links a{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.02em;color:rgba(250,246,238,.7);transition:color .25s}
.nav-links a:hover{color:#fff}
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--bone)}
.nav-links a.pill-solid{color:var(--ink)}
.nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:0;color:var(--bone);cursor:pointer}

/* ---------- hero (home) ---------- */
.hero{min-height:100svh;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:var(--night)}
.hero-media{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2}
.hero-media video,.hero-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.hero-fallback{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-3;
  background:
    radial-gradient(90% 70% at 78% 18%,rgba(201,162,75,.28),transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(80% 80% at 20% 90%,rgba(201,162,75,.12),transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#12100b 0%,#0A0A0B 70%)}
.hero-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,9,8,.72) 0%,rgba(10,9,8,.42) 46%,rgba(10,9,8,.06) 100%),
  linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(10,9,8,.82) 0%,rgba(10,9,8,.26) 32%,transparent 54%)}
.hero-inner{width:100%;padding-top:140px;padding-bottom:110px;color:var(--bone)}
.hero .kicker{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(250,246,238,.9);
  margin-bottom:26px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.hero .kicker::before{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(46px,7.2vw,96px);max-width:13ch;margin-bottom:26px}
.hero .lead{max-width:44ch;margin-bottom:40px;color:rgba(250,246,238,.85);font-size:clamp(16px,1.7vw,19px)}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
html.js .hero .kicker{opacity:0;animation:rise .9s ease .1s forwards}
html.js .hero h1{opacity:0;animation:rise 1s ease .22s forwards}
html.js .hero .lead{opacity:0;animation:rise 1s ease .34s forwards}
html.js .hero-cta{opacity:0;animation:rise 1s ease .46s forwards}
body.held .hero .kicker,body.held .hero h1,body.held .hero .lead,body.held .hero-cta{animation-play-state:paused}
html.rm .hero .kicker,html.rm .hero h1,html.rm .hero .lead,html.rm .hero-cta{opacity:1!important}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html.js .hero .kicker,html.js .hero h1,html.js .hero .lead,html.js .hero-cta{opacity:1!important}
}
@keyframes rise{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.scrollcue{position:absolute;bottom:26px;right:44px;color:rgba(250,246,238,.55);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;
  letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;z-index:1}
.scrollcue .bar{width:1px;height:44px;background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),transparent);animation:cue 2s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes cue{0%,100%{transform:scaleY(.4);transform-origin:top;opacity:.4}50%{transform:scaleY(1);opacity:1}}

/* ?hero=centre comparison variant (the current live composition:
   vertically centred, column shrink-to-fit centred by auto margins) */
body.hero-centre .hero{align-items:center}
body.hero-centre .hero-inner{width:auto;padding-top:120px;padding-bottom:90px}
body.hero-centre .hero h1{font-size:clamp(38px,6vw,74px)}

/* the world below the film: shadow curtain hand-off */
.world{position:relative;z-index:5;background:var(--night);box-shadow:0 -60px 120px var(--night)}

/* ---------- generic bands ---------- */
.band{padding:clamp(80px,11vw,140px) 0}
.band.tight{padding:clamp(56px,7vw,90px) 0}
.sec-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-dim);margin-top:34px;transition:color .25s}
.sec-link:hover{color:var(--bone)}
.sec-link::after{content:"";width:30px;height:1px;background:var(--gold-deep);transition:width .3s var(--ease)}
.sec-link:hover::after{width:44px}

/* ---------- practice statement (karaoke) ---------- */
.practice .labelrow{margin-bottom:44px}
.practice-duo{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,100px);align-items:center}
.family-globe{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative}
.family-globe canvas{width:min(100%,420px);aspect-ratio:1/1;height:auto}
.family-globe .halo{position:absolute;width:64%;aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(50% 50% at 50% 50%,rgba(201,162,75,.1),transparent 70%)}
.statement{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,56px);line-height:1.18;max-width:22ch;color:rgba(250,246,238,.95)}
.statement em{color:var(--gold-bright)}
/* the scroll highlight: words light as you scroll in from the hero */
html.js:not(.rm) .kw{opacity:.22;transition:opacity .35s ease,text-shadow .35s ease}
html.js:not(.rm) .kw.lit{opacity:1;text-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(201,162,75,.28)}
html.rm .kw{opacity:1!important;text-shadow:none!important}
.goldline{height:1px;width:0;background:var(--gold);margin-top:38px;transition:width 1.2s var(--ease)}
.goldline.in{width:96px}
html:not(.js) .goldline,html.rm .goldline{width:96px}
.practice-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,110px);margin-top:clamp(44px,6vw,80px);align-items:start}
.practice-copy p{color:var(--text);font-size:clamp(15.5px,1.5vw,17.5px)}
.practice-copy p+p{margin-top:18px}
.backedby{border-top:1px solid var(--hairline)}
.backed-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:140px 1fr;gap:24px;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline)}
.backed-row .k{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;color:rgba(250,246,238,.92)}
.backed-row .v{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:14.5px}
.backed-note{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-faint);padding-top:16px}

/* ---------- how it begins: the deck (4 steps) ---------- */
html.js .deck-runway{height:320vh}
html.js .deck-stage{position:sticky;top:0;min-height:100svh;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden}
.deck-head{margin-bottom:44px}
.deck-head h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,54px);margin-top:26px}
.deck-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,100px);align-items:center}
.deck{position:relative}
html.js .deck{height:clamp(360px,44vh,430px)}
/* deck cards share the warm sand of the team fan (per Kauthar 29 Jul) */
.deckcard{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(168deg,#E9DFC9 0%,#D8CAAB 100%);border-radius:10px;padding:clamp(30px,4vw,56px);
  border:1px solid rgba(25,23,19,.14);max-width:760px;color:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.deckcard+.deckcard{margin-top:20px}
html.js .deckcard{position:absolute;inset:0 auto 0 0;width:100%;margin:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease),opacity .55s var(--ease)}
.deckcard .step{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.22em;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-bottom:18px;display:block}
.deckcard h3{font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,44px);margin-bottom:14px;color:var(--ink)}
.deckcard p{color:rgba(25,23,19,.72);font-size:clamp(15.5px,1.6vw,18px);max-width:46ch}
html.js .deckcard.is-next{transform:translateY(46px) scale(.94);opacity:0;z-index:1}
html.js .deckcard.is-active{transform:translateY(0) scale(1);opacity:1;z-index:10}
html.js .deckcard.is-past{transform:translateY(-26px) scale(.96);opacity:.12;z-index:5}
.deck-progress{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:26px}
.deck-progress span{width:34px;height:2px;background:var(--hairline);transition:background .4s}
.deck-progress span.on{background:var(--gold)}
html:not(.js) .deck-progress{display:none}
/* the step index fills the right column; active step lights */
.deck-steps{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.deck-steps li{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:18px;padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  transition:opacity .4s ease}
.deck-steps li:first-child{border-top:1px solid var(--hairline-soft)}
.deck-steps .n{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--text-faint);transition:color .4s}
.deck-steps .t{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(19px,2vw,25px);color:var(--text-dim);transition:color .4s}
.deck-steps li{opacity:.55}
.deck-steps li.on{opacity:1}
.deck-steps li.on .n{color:var(--gold)}
.deck-steps li.on .t{color:rgba(250,246,238,.95)}
html:not(.js) .deck-steps,html.rm .deck-steps{display:none}
html.rm .deck-runway{height:auto}
html.rm .deck-stage{position:static;min-height:0;padding:clamp(80px,11vw,140px) 0}
html.rm .deck{height:auto}
html.rm .deckcard{position:relative;opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;inset:auto;width:auto}
html.rm .deckcard+.deckcard{margin-top:20px}
html:not(.js) .deck-stage{padding:clamp(80px,11vw,140px) 0}

/* ---------- services grid (need verbs + real names) ---------- */
.services .sec-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:24px;margin-bottom:clamp(40px,5vw,64px)}
.services h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,52px)}
.svc-grid{border:1px solid var(--hairline);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;background:rgba(250,246,238,.014)}
.svc{padding:clamp(30px,3.8vw,52px);min-height:340px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;gap:28px;
  border-right:1px solid var(--hairline);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);transition:background .4s ease;position:relative}
.svc:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}
.svc:nth-child(3),.svc:nth-child(4){border-bottom:0}
.svc:hover{background:rgba(250,246,238,.03)}
.svc .verb{position:absolute;top:26px;left:clamp(30px,3.8vw,52px);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.svc .ghost{position:absolute;top:10px;right:22px;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(64px,7vw,110px);line-height:1;
  color:rgba(250,246,238,.07);transition:color .5s ease;pointer-events:none;z-index:1}
.svc:hover .ghost{color:rgba(201,162,75,.17)}
.svc h3{font-size:clamp(26px,2.6vw,36px);margin:0 0 10px}
.svc .sub{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:15px;max-width:34ch}
.svc ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 0;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-dim)}
.svc li{display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
.svc li+li::before{content:"·";margin:0 12px;color:var(--gold)}

/* home: the services as compact plate rows (the services-page display, smaller) */
.svc-rows{border-top:1px solid var(--hairline)}
.svc-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:140px 1.05fr auto 44px;gap:clamp(18px,3vw,44px);align-items:center;
  padding:clamp(26px,3.2vw,38px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);transition:background .35s ease}
.svc-row:hover{background:rgba(250,246,238,.02)}
.svc-row .verb{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.svc-row h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(24px,2.4vw,34px);color:rgba(250,246,238,.95);line-height:1.1}
.svc-row .sub{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:14.5px;margin-top:6px}
.svc-row .chips{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 0;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11.5px;
  letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-dim);justify-content:flex-end;max-width:36ch}
.svc-row .chips li{display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
.svc-row .chips li+li::before{content:"·";margin:0 10px;color:var(--gold)}
.svc-row .go{justify-self:end;width:30px;height:1px;background:var(--gold-deep);transition:width .3s var(--ease)}
.svc-row:hover .go{width:44px}

/* ---------- world band (the globe moment) ---------- */
.worldband{border-top:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);background:var(--night-2);overflow:hidden}
.world-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(36px,6vw,90px);align-items:center}
.world-copy h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4.2vw,52px);margin:26px 0 18px}
.world-copy .lead{max-width:46ch}
.world-globe{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:340px}
.world-globe canvas{width:min(100%,460px);aspect-ratio:1/1;height:auto}

/* piggy bank removed per Devon 24 Jul; the wealth band now carries the globe */
.world-globe .halo{position:absolute;width:70%;aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(50% 50% at 50% 50%,rgba(201,162,75,.12),transparent 70%)}
.world-facts{display:flex;gap:26px;margin-top:34px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.world-facts span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-dim);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.world-facts span::before{content:"";width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold-deep)}

/* ---------- the conversation (pinned typed exchanges) ---------- */
.convo-head{margin-bottom:10px}
html.js .convo-runway{height:200vh}
html.js .convo-stage{position:sticky;top:0;min-height:100svh;display:flex;align-items:center}
.exchange{max-width:820px}
.exchange .q{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,46px);line-height:1.2;color:rgba(250,246,238,.95);min-height:2.4em}
.exchange .q .cursor{display:inline-block;width:2px;height:.9em;background:var(--gold-bright);vertical-align:-.08em;margin-left:3px;
  animation:blink 1.05s steps(1) infinite}
@keyframes blink{50%{opacity:0}}
.exchange .a{margin-top:30px;color:var(--text);font-size:clamp(16px,1.8vw,20px);max-width:52ch;line-height:1.7}
html.js .exchange .a .ln{display:block;overflow:hidden}
html.js .exchange .a .ln i{display:block;font-style:normal;transform:translateY(110%);transition:transform .8s var(--ease)}
html.js .exchange.answered .a .ln i{transform:none}
html.js .exchange .a .ln:nth-child(2) i{transition-delay:.08s}
html.js .exchange .a .ln:nth-child(3) i{transition-delay:.16s}
.exchange .tag{margin-top:26px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
html.js:not(.rm) .exchange .tag{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease)}
html.js:not(.rm) .exchange.tagged .tag{opacity:1;transform:none}
html:not(.js) .convo-stack{display:block}
html:not(.js) .convo-stack .exchange+.exchange{margin-top:64px}
.convo-stack{display:grid;width:100%}
.convo-stack .exchange{grid-area:1/1}
html.js:not(.rm) .exchange .ch{visibility:hidden}
html.js:not(.rm) .exchange .ch.on{visibility:visible}
html.js:not(.rm) .typeline .ch{visibility:hidden}
html.js:not(.rm) .typeline .ch.on{visibility:visible}
.typeline .cursor{display:inline-block;width:2px;height:.95em;background:var(--gold-bright);vertical-align:-.1em;margin-left:2px;
  animation:blink 1.05s steps(1) infinite}
html.rm .convo-runway{height:auto}
html.rm .convo-stage{position:static;min-height:0}
html.rm .exchange{opacity:1!important;visibility:visible!important}
html.rm .exchange .q .cursor{display:none}
html.rm .exchange .a .ln i{transform:none!important}
html.rm .convo-stack{display:block}
html.rm .convo-stack .exchange+.exchange{margin-top:64px}

/* ---------- questions page: stacked exchanges ---------- */
.qa-list{max-width:820px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:clamp(56px,8vw,88px);margin-top:clamp(40px,6vw,64px)}
.qa-list .exchange{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
.qa-list .q{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(24px,3.2vw,40px);line-height:1.22;color:rgba(250,246,238,.95);min-height:0}
.qa-list .a{margin-top:22px;color:var(--text);font-size:clamp(15.5px,1.7vw,19px);max-width:52ch;line-height:1.7}
html.js:not(.rm) .qa-list .exchange .a .ln i{transform:translateY(110%)}
html.js:not(.rm) .qa-list .exchange.answered .a .ln i{transform:none}
.qa-divider{height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--hairline),transparent)}

/* ---------- team ---------- */
.team{background:var(--night-2)}
.team .labelrow{margin-bottom:44px}
.team h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,52px);margin-bottom:18px}
.team .lead{max-width:56ch}
.route-key{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:34px 0 52px}
.route-key span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-dim);
  border:1px solid var(--hairline);border-radius:100px;padding:8px 16px;background:rgba(250,246,238,.02)}
.route-key b{color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:500}
.team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.member{background:var(--glass);border:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);border-radius:8px;padding:30px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;
  transition:border-color .35s ease,transform .35s ease}
.member:hover{border-color:rgba(201,162,75,.35);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.avatar{width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(250,246,238,.05);border:1px solid var(--gold-rim);color:var(--gold-bright);
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;margin-bottom:16px}
.member .role{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.member .name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:25px;margin-top:4px;color:rgba(250,246,238,.95)}
.member .dept{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-faint);margin-bottom:16px}
.member .contact{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-top:auto}
.chip{flex:1;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:7px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;
  padding:10px;border-radius:100px;border:1px solid var(--hairline);color:var(--text);transition:.25s}
.chip svg{width:14px;height:14px;flex:none}
.chip:hover{background:var(--bone);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--bone)}
.member.office{background:transparent;border:1px dashed var(--hairline);justify-content:center}
.member.office .name{font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;font-family:var(--sans);color:var(--text)}

/* compact team strip (home) */
.team-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:44px}
.tsm{border:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);border-radius:8px;padding:20px 18px;background:var(--glass);transition:border-color .3s ease}
.tsm:hover{border-color:rgba(201,162,75,.35)}
.tsm .role{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.tsm .name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:19px;margin-top:6px;color:rgba(250,246,238,.92)}

/* ---------- numbers ---------- */
/* stat tiles as sand hover cards (per Kauthar 29 Jul) */
.numbers .num-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}
.num-grid .num{padding:clamp(30px,3.8vw,50px) 26px;text-align:left;border-radius:12px;
  background:linear-gradient(168deg,#E9DFC9 0%,#D8CAAB 100%);border:1px solid rgba(25,23,19,.14);
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3);transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease)}
.num-grid .num:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.45),0 0 0 1px rgba(201,162,75,.35)}
.num-grid .num .big{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(40px,5.4vw,68px);line-height:1;color:var(--ink);
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.num-grid .num .lbl{font-size:13.5px;color:rgba(25,23,19,.6);margin-top:14px}
.num-grid .num .tc{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;color:rgba(25,23,19,.4);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:8px}

/* ---------- careers ---------- */
.recruit-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,90px);align-items:center;
  background:var(--glass);border:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);border-radius:10px;padding:clamp(40px,6vw,80px)}
.recruit h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,46px);margin-bottom:18px}
.recruit .lead{max-width:52ch}
.recruit .cta-box{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;align-items:stretch}

/* ---------- closing band ---------- */
.closeband{background:transparent;color:var(--bone);text-align:center;
  padding:clamp(90px,12vw,160px) 0 clamp(70px,9vw,110px);border-top:1px solid var(--hairline-soft)}
.closeband .mark{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);margin:0 auto 34px;box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(201,162,75,.8)}
.closeband h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4.4vw,60px);margin:0 auto 22px}
.closeband .lead{color:var(--text);max-width:44ch;margin:0 auto 44px}
.closeband .cta-row{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:26px}
.closeband .talkfirst{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-faint)}
.closeband .talkfirst a{color:var(--text);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline)}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
footer{background:var(--night-3);color:var(--bone);border-top:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);padding:64px 0 40px;position:relative;z-index:5}
.foot-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;margin-bottom:50px}
.foot p{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:14px;max-width:38ch;margin-top:16px}
.foot h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-faint);
  margin-bottom:18px;font-weight:400}
.foot ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
.foot ul li{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:14px}
.foot ul a{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:14px;transition:.2s}
.foot ul a:hover{color:var(--bone)}
.foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);padding-top:26px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;
  color:var(--text-faint);font-size:12.5px}
.foot-bottom .compliance{max-width:62ch;line-height:1.6}

/* ---------- interior page head ---------- */
.pagehead{padding:clamp(150px,18vw,220px) 0 clamp(40px,6vw,70px)}
.pagehead .labelrow{margin-bottom:34px}
.pagehead h1{font-size:clamp(36px,4.8vw,68px)}
.pagehead .lead{max-width:54ch;margin-top:24px}

/* ---------- practice page: the era line ---------- */
.eraline{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;align-items:baseline;gap:clamp(20px,4vw,44px);
  padding:clamp(40px,6vw,64px) 0;border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline)}
.eraline .yr{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(54px,8vw,120px);line-height:1;color:rgba(250,246,238,.95);
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.eraline .rail{height:1px;background:var(--hairline);position:relative;overflow:visible}
.eraline .rail i{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:1px;width:0;background:var(--gold);transition:width 2.4s var(--ease)}
.eraline.in .rail i,html:not(.js) .eraline .rail i,html.rm .eraline .rail i{width:100%}
.eraline .cap{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-dim)}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq{max-width:820px}
.faq details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline)}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;
  padding:24px 0;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(19px,2vw,24px);color:rgba(250,246,238,.92)}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";font-family:var(--mono);font-size:18px;color:var(--gold);transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.faq details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq .faq-a{padding:0 0 26px;color:var(--text);font-size:15.5px;max-width:58ch}
.faq .faq-a p+p{margin-top:12px}

/* ---------- contact page ---------- */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(36px,6vw,80px);align-items:center}
.contact-routes{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.route-card{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;border:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  border-radius:10px;padding:22px 26px;background:var(--glass);transition:border-color .3s ease,transform .3s ease}
.route-card:hover{border-color:rgba(201,162,75,.35);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.route-card .who .k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.route-card .who .n{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:21px;margin-top:4px;color:rgba(250,246,238,.94)}
.route-card .who .d{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-faint);margin-top:2px}
.route-card .acts{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-end}
.route-card .acts .chip{flex:none;padding:10px 16px}
.route-card .go{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-dim);white-space:nowrap}
.office-panel{border:1px dashed var(--hairline);border-radius:10px;padding:clamp(26px,3.4vw,40px);margin-top:26px}
.office-panel .adr{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px);line-height:1.5;color:rgba(250,246,238,.92)}
.office-panel .tel{margin-top:16px}

/* ---------- cross-document view transitions (progressive) ---------- */
@view-transition{navigation:auto}
::view-transition-old(root){animation:vt-out .32s var(--ease) both}
::view-transition-new(root){animation:vt-in .42s var(--ease) both}
@keyframes vt-out{to{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-8px)}}
@keyframes vt-in{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px)}}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media(max-width:1020px){
  .team-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .nav-links{position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:min(80vw,320px);background:var(--night-2);flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;gap:26px;transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .4s ease;border-left:1px solid var(--hairline)}
  .nav-links.open{transform:none}
  .nav-links a{font-size:18px;color:var(--text)}
  .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--bone)}
  .nav-toggle{display:block;position:relative;z-index:10}
  .practice-grid,.recruit-inner,.world-grid,.contact-grid,.deck-grid,.practice-duo{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .deck-steps{display:none}
  .family-globe canvas{width:min(100%,320px)}
  .handover .hv-fam{display:none}
  .handover-copy{padding-top:11vh}
  .svc-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;padding:26px 0}
  .svc-row .chips{justify-content:flex-start}
  .svc-row .go{display:none}
  .svc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .svc{border-right:0!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline)!important;min-height:0;padding-top:72px}
  .svc:last-child{border-bottom:0!important}
  .team-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .numbers .num-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .foot-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px}
  html.js .deck{height:clamp(340px,52vh,460px)}
  .world-globe{min-height:280px}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .wrap{padding:0 20px}
  .hero-inner{padding-top:120px;padding-bottom:96px}
  .scrollcue{right:20px}
  .team-grid,.team-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .foot-top{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .pill{padding:12px 20px}
  .backed-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px}
  html.js .deck{height:clamp(380px,58vh,520px)}
  .factstrip .row{flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
  .eraline{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}
  .eraline .rail{display:none}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html.js .deck-runway{height:auto}
  html.js .deck-stage{position:static;min-height:0;padding:clamp(80px,11vw,140px) 0}
  html.js .deck{height:auto}
  html.js .deck-steps{display:none}
  html.js .deck-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  html.js .deckcard{position:relative;opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;inset:auto;width:auto}
  html.js .deckcard+.deckcard{margin-top:20px}
  html.js .convo-runway{height:auto}
  html.js .convo-stage{position:static;min-height:0}
  .exchange .q .cursor{display:none}
  html.js .exchange .a .ln i{transform:none!important}
  html.js .exchange{opacity:1!important;visibility:visible!important}
  html.js .exchange .ch{visibility:visible!important}
  html.js .typeline .ch{visibility:visible!important}
  html.js .exchange .tag{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
  html.js .convo-stack{display:block}
  html.js .convo-stack .exchange+.exchange{margin-top:64px}
  .scrollcue .bar{animation:none}
  ::view-transition-old(root),::view-transition-new(root){animation:none}
}

/* ---------- partners band (per Devon 24 Jul; text marks until official logos land) ---------- */
.partners .partner-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(250,246,238,.014);margin-top:34px}
.partner{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;padding:clamp(30px,3.5vw,48px) 28px;border-right:1px solid var(--hairline);transition:background .3s var(--ease)}
.partner:last-child{border-right:0}
.partner:hover{background:rgba(250,246,238,.03)}
.partner .pmark{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,34px);color:rgba(250,246,238,.95);line-height:1}
.partner .pdesc{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-dim);line-height:1.7}
.partner-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:40px}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .partners .partner-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .partner{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline)}
  .partner:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .partner-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ---------- WhatsApp CTAs breathe (per Devon 24 Jul) ---------- */
a.pill[data-cta="advise"],a.pill[data-cta="recruit"]{animation:ctabreathe 3.4s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes ctabreathe{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(201,162,75,.38)}
  55%{box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(201,162,75,0)}
}
html.rm a.pill[data-cta="advise"],html.rm a.pill[data-cta="recruit"]{animation:none}

/* ---------- assist chat (interactive router; light card on the dark theme; per Devon 24+29 Jul) ---------- */
.assist{position:fixed;right:22px;bottom:22px;z-index:90;font-family:var(--sans)}
.assist-btn{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--gold-rim);background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease);animation:ctabreathe 3.4s var(--ease) infinite}
.assist-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.assist-btn svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.assist-panel{position:absolute;right:0;bottom:66px;width:min(330px,calc(100vw - 44px));border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--bone);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid rgba(201,162,75,.4);box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease)}
.assist.open .assist-panel{opacity:1;transform:none;pointer-events:auto}
.assist-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:14px 16px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(201,162,75,.22),rgba(201,162,75,.08));border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,162,75,.3)}
.assist-head .dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:#3E9B4F;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(62,155,79,.18)}
.assist-head .t{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.1}
.assist-head .s{font-size:11px;color:rgba(25,23,19,.55)}
.assist-close{margin-left:auto;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;color:rgba(25,23,19,.5);font-size:18px;line-height:1;padding:4px}
.assist-close:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.assist-thread{padding:16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;max-height:340px;overflow-y:auto}
.assist-msg{max-width:85%;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:14px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.5}
.assist-msg.bot{background:rgba(25,23,19,.06);color:var(--ink);border-bottom-left-radius:4px;align-self:flex-start}
.assist-msg.user{background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink);border-bottom-right-radius:4px;align-self:flex-end}
.assist-msg a{color:var(--gold-deep);text-decoration:underline}
.assist-opts{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;align-self:stretch}
.assist-opt{border:1px solid rgba(201,162,75,.55);background:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s var(--ease),border-color .2s var(--ease)}
.assist-opt:hover{background:rgba(201,162,75,.14);border-color:var(--gold)}
.assist-opt .k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(25,23,19,.5);display:block;margin-bottom:2px}
.assist-typing{display:inline-flex;gap:4px;padding:12px 14px;background:rgba(25,23,19,.06);border-radius:14px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;align-self:flex-start}
.assist-typing i{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(25,23,19,.4);animation:assistdot 1.1s ease-in-out infinite}
.assist-typing i:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.18s}
.assist-typing i:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.36s}
@keyframes assistdot{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:.4}50%{transform:translateY(-4px);opacity:1}}
html.rm .assist-btn{animation:none}
html.rm .assist-typing i{animation:none}

/* ---------- team & contact cards: playing-card lift + Devon's gold star card (per Devon 24+29 Jul) ---------- */
.member,.route-card{position:relative;transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease);will-change:transform}
.member:hover,.route-card:hover{box-shadow:0 20px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.42)}
.member.star,.route-card.star{border:1px solid rgba(201,162,75,.6);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(201,162,75,.22),0 0 34px rgba(201,162,75,.1),0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.member.star::after,.route-card.star::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 42%,rgba(231,200,122,.2) 50%,transparent 58%);
  transform:translateX(-130%);animation:starsheen 6s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes starsheen{0%,58%{transform:translateX(-130%)}78%,100%{transform:translateX(130%)}}
html.rm .member.star::after,html.rm .route-card.star::after{animation:none;opacity:0}

/* ---------- team fan deck (Fruitful-style playing cards; per Devon/Kauthar 29 Jul) ----------
   Warm sand cards: lighter than the night theme, deliberately not full cream. */
.fan-wrap{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center}
.fan{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px 0 116px}
.fan-card{position:relative;width:clamp(150px,16.5vw,206px);aspect-ratio:3/4.1;border-radius:14px;cursor:pointer;
  background:linear-gradient(168deg,#E9DFC9 0%,#D8CAAB 100%);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid rgba(25,23,19,.14);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:12px;box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.38);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease),z-index 0s .1s;will-change:transform}
.fan-card+.fan-card{margin-left:-12px}
/* Three tiers (per Kauthar 29 Jul): Devon dominant centre; Lauren + Che fully readable beside him;
   Tess + Alwyn tucked far back on the sides, faded to near-invisible (hover brings them forward). */
.fan-card{transform:var(--t,none)}
.fan-card:nth-child(1){--t:translate(58px,96px) rotate(-16deg) scale(.78);z-index:1;opacity:.35;filter:brightness(.82) saturate(.85)}
.fan-card:nth-child(2){--t:translateY(26px) rotate(-5deg);z-index:3}
.fan-card:nth-child(3){--t:translateY(0) scale(1.12);z-index:6}
.fan-card:nth-child(4){--t:translateY(26px) rotate(5deg);z-index:3}
/* Che (4th) sits half behind Devon, so his name lives in the visible right corner */
.fan-card:nth-child(4) .fc-meta{text-align:right}
.fan-card:nth-child(5){--t:translate(-58px,96px) rotate(16deg) scale(.78);z-index:1;opacity:.35;filter:brightness(.82) saturate(.85)}
.fan-card:hover,.fan-card:focus-visible{transform:var(--t) translateY(-16px);z-index:12;opacity:1;filter:none;
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5);transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease),opacity .3s var(--ease),filter .3s var(--ease),z-index 0s 0s;outline:none}
.fan-card:nth-child(3):hover,.fan-card:nth-child(3):focus-visible{transform:var(--t) translateY(-16px) scale(1.04)}
.fan-card:nth-child(1):hover,.fan-card:nth-child(5):hover,.fan-card:nth-child(1):focus-visible,.fan-card:nth-child(5):focus-visible{transform:var(--t) translateY(-16px) scale(1.18)}
.fan-card:hover ~ .fan-card,.fan-card:focus-visible ~ .fan-card{transform:var(--t) translateX(26px)}
.fc-portrait{flex:1;border-radius:9px;background:
  radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% 30%,rgba(201,162,75,.28),transparent 70%),
  linear-gradient(180deg,#CBBB97,#BCA97F);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px}
.fc-mono{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(34px,4.6vw,54px);color:rgba(25,23,19,.82);line-height:1}
.fc-note{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(25,23,19,.45)}
.fc-meta{padding:12px 4px 4px;display:block}
.fc-name{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,23px);color:var(--ink);line-height:1.1}
.fc-role{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8.5px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(25,23,19,.5);margin-top:5px}
.fc-more{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:-14px;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);white-space:nowrap;
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--bone);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:7px 13px;border-radius:99px;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease)}
.fan-card:hover .fc-more,.fan-card:focus-visible .fc-more{opacity:1;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}
.fan-card.star{border:1px solid rgba(201,162,75,.75);overflow:visible;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(201,162,75,.3),0 0 30px rgba(201,162,75,.16),0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.38)}
.fan-card.star .fc-portrait{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.fan-card.star .fc-portrait::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 42%,rgba(231,200,122,.35) 50%,transparent 58%);
  transform:translateX(-130%);animation:starsheen 6s var(--ease) infinite}
.fan-hint{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-faint);margin-top:34px}
html.rm .fan-card{transform:none!important;opacity:1!important;filter:none!important}
html.rm .fan-card.star .fc-portrait::after{animation:none;opacity:0}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .fan{flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;align-items:stretch;padding-bottom:20px}
  .fan-card{transform:none!important;width:calc(50% - 24px);margin-left:0!important;opacity:1!important;filter:none!important}
  .fan-card:hover ~ .fan-card{transform:none!important}
}

/* member detail overlay */
.fan-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:950;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:22px;
  background:rgba(10,9,8,.74);backdrop-filter:blur(7px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(7px)}
.fan-modal[hidden]{display:none}
.fm-card{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;width:min(740px,100%);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(168deg,#E9DFC9,#D8CAAB);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid rgba(201,162,75,.5);
  box-shadow:0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
.fm-portrait{min-height:320px;background:
  radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% 30%,rgba(201,162,75,.3),transparent 70%),
  linear-gradient(180deg,#CBBB97,#BCA97F);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:12px}
.fm-portrait .fc-mono{font-size:74px}
.fm-note{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8.5px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(25,23,19,.45);text-align:center;padding:0 20px}
.fm-body{padding:clamp(26px,4vw,42px)}
.fm-role{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-bottom:10px}
.fm-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,40px);line-height:1.05;margin-bottom:16px}
.fm-bio{font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:rgba(25,23,19,.75);max-width:44ch}
.fm-acts{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:22px}
.fm-acts .chip{border:1px solid rgba(25,23,19,.3);color:var(--ink);border-radius:99px;padding:8px 16px;font-size:12.5px;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;transition:background .2s var(--ease),border-color .2s var(--ease)}
.fm-acts .chip:hover{background:rgba(201,162,75,.2);border-color:var(--gold-deep)}
.fm-nav{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;margin-top:30px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid rgba(25,23,19,.15)}
.fm-nav button{background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(25,23,19,.55);padding:4px 0;transition:color .2s}
.fm-nav button:hover{color:var(--gold-deep)}
.fm-close{position:absolute;top:12px;right:16px;z-index:2;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font-size:26px;line-height:1;
  color:rgba(25,23,19,.5);padding:6px}
.fm-close:hover{color:var(--ink)}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .fm-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-height:90vh;overflow-y:auto}
  .fm-portrait{min-height:180px}
}

/* (home now uses the same .fan/.fan-card design as the team page; hf-card styles retired 29 Jul) */

/* ---------- star glow v3: aggressive gold pulse + sparkles on Devon's card (per Kauthar 29 Jul) ---------- */
.member.star,.route-card.star,.fan-card.star{
  border-color:rgba(231,200,122,.95);
  animation:starglow 1.5s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes starglow{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(201,162,75,.65),0 0 16px rgba(201,162,75,.5),0 0 46px rgba(201,162,75,.25),0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
  50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(231,200,122,1),0 0 44px rgba(231,200,122,.85),0 0 120px rgba(201,162,75,.5),0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
}
.spark{position:absolute;width:11px;height:11px;pointer-events:none;z-index:13;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#F6E7B4,#C9A24B);
  clip-path:polygon(50% 0,62% 38%,100% 50%,62% 62%,50% 100%,38% 62%,0 50%,38% 38%);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 7px rgba(231,200,122,.95));opacity:0;animation:twinkle 2s ease-in-out infinite}
.spark:nth-of-type(1){top:-8px;left:12%;animation-delay:0s}
.spark:nth-of-type(2){top:-11px;right:20%;width:8px;height:8px;animation-delay:.3s}
.spark:nth-of-type(3){top:20%;left:-10px;animation-delay:.6s}
.spark:nth-of-type(4){top:34%;right:-9px;width:15px;height:15px;animation-delay:.9s}
.spark:nth-of-type(5){bottom:28%;left:-9px;width:8px;height:8px;animation-delay:1.2s}
.spark:nth-of-type(6){bottom:-9px;left:26%;animation-delay:1.5s}
.spark:nth-of-type(7){bottom:-11px;right:14%;animation-delay:.45s}
.spark:nth-of-type(8){top:58%;right:-11px;width:9px;height:9px;animation-delay:1.75s}
.spark:nth-of-type(9){top:-12px;left:48%;width:13px;height:13px;animation-delay:1.05s}
@keyframes twinkle{
  0%,100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.15) rotate(0deg)}
  50%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1) rotate(120deg)}
}
html.rm .member.star,html.rm .route-card.star,html.rm .fan-card.star{
  animation:none;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(231,200,122,.85),0 0 30px rgba(201,162,75,.5),0 0 70px rgba(201,162,75,.25)}
html.rm .spark{animation:none;opacity:0}

/* stats band heading (added 29 Jul: was the only band without one) */
.numbers .num-head{font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,46px);margin:26px 0 34px}

/* ---------- life line: what we do as stages of a life (per redesign mock 29 Jul) ---------- */
.lifeline{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:28px;margin-top:clamp(44px,6vw,72px);padding-bottom:10px}
/* straight life line through the four nodes (wonky arc retired 29 Jul) */
.ll-line{position:absolute;left:2%;right:2%;top:51px;height:1px;z-index:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(201,162,75,.5) 7%,rgba(201,162,75,.5) 93%,transparent)}
/* the line traces itself as the section scrolls into view (trial 29 Jul; easy to remove) */
html.js:not(.rm) .ll-line{transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left center;transition:transform 1.8s var(--ease) .25s}
html.js:not(.rm) .lifeline.in .ll-line{transform:scaleX(1)}
/* nodes pop in as the line reaches them, left to right */
html.js:not(.rm) .ll-stage .ll-dot{opacity:0;transform:scale(.4)}
html.js:not(.rm) .lifeline.in .ll-stage .ll-dot{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);
  transition:opacity .4s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease),background .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease)}
html.js:not(.rm) .lifeline.in .ll-stage:nth-child(2) .ll-dot{transition-delay:.35s}
html.js:not(.rm) .lifeline.in .ll-stage:nth-child(3) .ll-dot{transition-delay:.8s}
html.js:not(.rm) .lifeline.in .ll-stage:nth-child(4) .ll-dot{transition-delay:1.25s}
html.js:not(.rm) .lifeline.in .ll-stage:nth-child(5) .ll-dot{transition-delay:1.7s}
.ll-stage{position:relative;z-index:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;gap:13px;
  padding:10px 6px 16px;border-radius:12px;transition:background .3s var(--ease)}
.ll-verb{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;line-height:16px;height:16px;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);transition:color .3s}
.ll-dot{width:13px;height:13px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--gold);background:var(--night);
  transition:background .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease);margin:6px 0}
.ll-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);line-height:1.15;color:rgba(250,246,238,.95);transition:color .3s;max-width:14ch}
.ll-sub{font-size:14px;color:var(--text-dim);transition:color .3s}
.ll-chips{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);
  line-height:2;max-width:26ch;max-height:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .4s var(--ease),opacity .4s var(--ease)}
.ll-stage:hover,.ll-stage:focus-visible{outline:none}
.ll-stage:hover .ll-name,.ll-stage:focus-visible .ll-name{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.ll-stage:hover .ll-verb,.ll-stage:focus-visible .ll-verb{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.ll-stage:hover .ll-sub,.ll-stage:focus-visible .ll-sub{color:var(--text)}
.ll-stage:hover .ll-dot,.ll-stage:focus-visible .ll-dot{background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(231,200,122,.8)}
.ll-stage:hover .ll-chips,.ll-stage:focus-visible .ll-chips{max-height:90px;opacity:1}
html.rm .ll-chips{max-height:none;opacity:1}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .lifeline{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:34px 16px}
  .ll-line{display:none}
  .ll-chips{max-height:none;opacity:1}
}

/* ---------- practice arrival package (approved design; scroll-driven) ---------- */
.practice .wrap{position:relative}
.practice .practice-duo,.practice .labelrow{position:relative;z-index:1}
.ghost-year{position:absolute;left:-1.5%;bottom:4%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;user-select:none;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(170px,25vw,350px);line-height:1;
  color:rgba(201,162,75,.07);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;letter-spacing:.02em;will-change:transform}
.sig{position:relative;display:inline-block}
.sig svg{position:absolute;left:-2%;bottom:-.14em;width:104%;height:.34em;pointer-events:none;overflow:visible}
.sig svg path{fill:none;stroke:var(--gold);stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round;opacity:.85}
html.js:not(.rm) .sig svg path{transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.15s var(--ease) .1s}
.sig.on svg path{stroke-dashoffset:0!important}
html.rm .sig svg path{stroke-dasharray:none!important;stroke-dashoffset:0!important}
.pin-label{position:absolute;left:47%;top:68%;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;white-space:nowrap;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright);
  opacity:0;text-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(10,9,8,.9)}
@media (max-width:900px){.ghost-year{font-size:clamp(120px,30vw,220px);bottom:auto;top:2%}}

/* ---------- affiliates: expanding panels (index) + logo credentials (affiliates page) ----------
   Single-ink rule: logos are never brand colour. Cream-white on dark
   (brightness(0) invert(1)), near-black on cream (brightness(0)). */
.xpanels{display:flex;gap:10px;height:clamp(280px,34vh,360px);margin-top:34px}
.xpanel{position:relative;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;align-items:flex-start;
  overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(250,246,238,.1);border-radius:10px;background:rgba(250,246,238,.02);
  padding:56px 22px 22px;color:var(--bone);
  transition:flex .6s cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.24,1),background .6s cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.24,1),
    border-color .6s cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.24,1),opacity .4s ease}
.xp-num{position:absolute;top:18px;left:20px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.22em;
  color:var(--gold);transition:color .4s}
.xp-logo{height:var(--logoh,30px);width:auto;max-width:85%;object-fit:contain;object-position:left;
  filter:brightness(0) invert(1);opacity:.9;transition:filter .4s,opacity .4s}
.xpanel[data-brand="standard-bank"]{--logoh:24px}   /* long wordmark: equal visual weight */
.xpanel[data-brand="stanlib"]{--logoh:26px}
.xp-wordmark{display:none;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(22px,2.2vw,28px);line-height:1;
  color:rgba(250,246,238,.92);transition:color .4s}
.xpanel[data-brand="stanlib"] .xp-wordmark{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase}
.xpanel.nologo .xp-logo{display:none}
.xpanel.nologo .xp-wordmark{display:block}
.xp-desc{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(250,246,238,.45);margin-top:12px;transition:color .4s}
.xp-detail{display:block;max-height:0;opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);overflow:hidden;
  transition:max-height .45s ease,opacity .45s ease .12s,transform .45s ease .12s,margin .45s ease}
.xp-copy{display:block;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(23,20,16,.7);max-width:36ch}
.xp-link{display:inline-block;margin-top:12px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:#96742F}
/* expanded state: hover, keyboard focus, or touch .open */
.xpanel:is(:hover,:focus-visible,.open){flex:2.4;background:#F4EEE0;border-color:#F4EEE0;outline:none}
.xpanel:is(:hover,:focus-visible,.open) .xp-num{color:#96742F}
.xpanel:is(:hover,:focus-visible,.open) .xp-logo{filter:brightness(0);opacity:.95}
.xpanel:is(:hover,:focus-visible,.open) .xp-wordmark{color:#171410}
.xpanel:is(:hover,:focus-visible,.open) .xp-desc{color:rgba(23,20,16,.55)}
.xpanel:is(:hover,:focus-visible,.open) .xp-detail{max-height:150px;opacity:1;transform:none;margin-top:14px}
/* siblings step back while one leads */
.xpanels:hover .xpanel:not(:hover),.xpanels:focus-within .xpanel:not(:focus-visible){opacity:.55}
.xpanels:hover .xpanel:hover,.xpanels:focus-within .xpanel:focus-visible{opacity:1}
/* reduced motion: equal panels, settled cream, detail visible, no flex animation */
html.rm .xpanel{transition:none;flex:1!important;background:#F4EEE0;border-color:#F4EEE0;opacity:1!important}
html.rm .xp-num{color:#96742F}
html.rm .xp-logo{filter:brightness(0);opacity:.95}
html.rm .xp-wordmark{color:#171410}
html.rm .xp-desc{color:rgba(23,20,16,.55)}
html.rm .xp-detail{max-height:none;opacity:1;transform:none;margin-top:14px;transition:none}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .xpanels{flex-direction:column;height:auto}
  .xpanel,.xpanel:is(:hover,:focus-visible,.open){flex:none;background:#F4EEE0;border-color:#F4EEE0;opacity:1!important}
  .xpanel .xp-num{color:#96742F}
  .xpanel .xp-logo{filter:brightness(0);opacity:.95}
  .xpanel .xp-wordmark{color:#171410}
  .xpanel .xp-desc{color:rgba(23,20,16,.55)}
  .xpanel .xp-detail{max-height:none;opacity:1;transform:none;margin-top:14px}
}
/* affiliates page: the logo as a quiet credential above each section heading */
.aff-mark{display:block;margin-bottom:20px}
.aff-mark img{height:32px;width:auto;filter:brightness(0) invert(1);opacity:.85;transition:opacity .3s}
.plate:hover .aff-mark img{opacity:1}
.aff-mark .aff-wordmark{display:none;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:24px;color:rgba(250,246,238,.85)}
.aff-mark[data-brand="stanlib"] .aff-wordmark{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase}
.aff-mark.nologo img{display:none}
.aff-mark.nologo .aff-wordmark{display:block}

/* ---------- film grain: felt, not seen (site-wide, 29 Jul) ---------- */
body::after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:-100%;z-index:2000;pointer-events:none;opacity:.035;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='300' height='300'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation:grain 9s steps(10) infinite;will-change:transform}
@keyframes grain{
  0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)}
  10%{transform:translate(-5%,-6%)}
  20%{transform:translate(-11%,3%)}
  30%{transform:translate(6%,-9%)}
  40%{transform:translate(-4%,8%)}
  50%{transform:translate(-9%,-4%)}
  60%{transform:translate(9%,2%)}
  70%{transform:translate(-2%,6%)}
  80%{transform:translate(3%,-8%)}
  90%{transform:translate(-7%,1%)}
}
html.rm body::after{animation:none}

/* ---------- gold cursor ring + magnetic CTAs (desktop only) ---------- */
.cursor-ring{position:fixed;left:0;top:0;width:34px;height:34px;border:1px solid rgba(201,162,75,.55);
  border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none;z-index:3000;opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s ease;will-change:transform}
body.cursor-live .cursor-ring{opacity:1}
@media (hover:none){.cursor-ring{display:none}}
.magnet{transition:transform .18s var(--ease)}

/* ---------- stat count-ups: gold line draws under each number ---------- */
.num .numline{display:block;width:0;height:1px;background:var(--gold);margin-top:12px;
  transition:width 1.1s var(--ease) .45s}
.num-grid.in .numline{width:44px}
html.rm .num .numline,html:not(.js) .num .numline{width:44px;transition:none}

/* (set-piece slot above the closing band is open; constellation and ledger both retired 30 Jul) */

/* ---------- the alive package (30 Jul): the page is never fully still ----------
   1. Auras breathe on long offset cycles. 2. A whisper of gold dust drifts
   above the page (js/atmosphere.js). 3. Scene cuts in reveals.js ease each
   band in and out so the homepage reads as one continuous shot. */
.aura{animation:aurabreathe 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;will-change:transform,opacity}
.aura.b{animation-duration:17s;animation-delay:-6s}
.aura.c{animation-duration:12s;animation-delay:-9s}
@keyframes aurabreathe{
  from{opacity:.78;transform:scale(1)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.09)}
}
html.rm .aura{animation:none}
.dustlayer{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1990;pointer-events:none}