:root {
    /* ---- v2 color system ---- */
    --surface: #1a2e12;        /* primary background (forest floor at dusk) */
    --surface-deep: #111a0d;   /* deepest: cards, footer, components */
    --night: #2a1a40;          /* night section: CTA / accent */
    --cream: #f2ede4;          /* primary text on all dark surfaces */
    --gold: #c8922a;           /* unifier: CTAs, key highlights */
    --gold-hover: #d4a03c;
    --gold-active: #b5811f;
    --sage: #7fa58a;           /* supporting text, labels, body on green */
    --lavender: #b8a7d1;       /* accent text on night sections only */
    --sky: #5f9fbe;            /* informational callouts, links, climate */
    --rose: #c47b8a;           /* headings/decoration only, never body */

    /* ---- back-compat aliases (existing inline var() refs resolve correctly) ---- */
    --linen: var(--cream);
    --linen-soft: var(--cream);
    --linen-mute: var(--sage);
    --moss: var(--cream);          /* inline text refs -> cream on dark */
    --moss-deep: var(--surface-deep);
    --twilight: var(--sage);       /* inline links on green -> sage */
    --twilight-deep: var(--night);
    --ink: var(--cream);
    --ink-soft: var(--sage);

    --font-sans: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    --font-display: 'Playfair Display', 'Lora', Georgia, serif;

    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    --nav-h: 90px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) { :root { --nav-h: 72px; } }

  * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; scroll-padding-top: var(--nav-h); }
  body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    background: var(--surface);
    color: var(--cream);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
  img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
  ::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--surface-deep); }

  /* ---- Grain texture overlay ---- */
  .textured { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }
  .textured::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none; z-index: -1;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 220 220'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix type='saturate' values='0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.85'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: repeat;
    background-size: 220px 220px;
    opacity: 0.05;
    mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
  }

  @keyframes breathe {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
    50%      { transform: scale(1.03); opacity: 0.95; }
  }
  @keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  .globe { animation: breathe 6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite; transform-origin: center; }

  /* ---- Layout helpers ---- */
  .wrap { width: 100%; max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px); }
  section { padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 130px) 0; }
  .eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--sage);
  }
  .display { font-family: var(--font-display); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -0.015em; font-weight: 600; }
  .serif-it { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; }

  h2.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .section-intro {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.3rem);
    max-width: 62ch;
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .lead-rule { width: 40px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 26px; border: 0; }

  /* ---- Buttons ---- */
  .btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;
    padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
  }
  .btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--cream); outline-offset: 2px; }
  /* primary — gold, in every context */
  .btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--surface-deep); box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -10px rgba(200,146,42,.7); }
  .btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-hover); }
  .btn-gold:active { background: var(--gold-active); }
  /* secondary / ghost outline — green sections (btn-moss kept as alias for ghost) */
  .btn-moss, .btn-ghost, .btn-ghost-light {
    background: transparent; color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--sage);
  }
  .btn-moss:hover, .btn-ghost:hover, .btn-ghost-light:hover {
    background: rgba(127,165,138,.12); border-color: var(--cream);
  }
  /* ghost outline — night sections use lavender border */
  .sec-twilight .btn-ghost, .sec-twilight .btn-ghost-light, .sec-twilight .btn-moss { border-color: var(--lavender); }
  .sec-twilight .btn-ghost:hover, .sec-twilight .btn-ghost-light:hover, .sec-twilight .btn-moss:hover { background: rgba(184,167,209,.12); border-color: var(--cream); }

  /* ---- Brand wordmark (used by footer) ---- */
  .brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
  .brand .mark { width: 34px; height: 34px; flex: none; color: var(--gold); }
  .brand .name { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 17px; color: var(--cream); line-height: 1.05; }
  .brand .name small { display: block; font-style: normal; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sage); opacity: 1; margin-top: 2px; }

  /* ---- Nav (Sound of Earth split navbar) ---- */
  header.nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 60;
    height: var(--nav-h); background: var(--surface); overflow: hidden;
  }
  .nav__cream {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: var(--cream);
    clip-path: polygon(calc(34% + 44px) 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 34% 100%);
  }
  .nav__brand {
    position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; z-index: 4;
    display: flex; align-items: center; padding-left: clamp(20px, 3vw, 28px);
  }
  .nav__brand span {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--cream);
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 32px); letter-spacing: .02em; white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1;
    transition: letter-spacing .5s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__brand:hover span { letter-spacing: .06em; }
  .nav__sep {
    position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: calc(34% - 18px); width: 88px; z-index: 3;
    transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(0.76,0,0.24,1);
  }
  .nav__sep svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
  .nav__tagline {
    position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2;
    left: calc(34% + 94px); right: 210px; margin: 0; pointer-events: none; color: var(--surface);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(13px, 1.4vw, 18px); line-height: 1.2;
    transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__links {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 30px;
    padding-right: 210px; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .nav__links a {
    font-family: var(--font-sans); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--surface);
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .06em;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateX(22px); pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .25s ease, letter-spacing .45s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__links a:hover { letter-spacing: .14em; }
  .nav__register {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; right: clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px); transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 5;
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--surface-deep);
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em;
    font-size: 13px; padding: 11px 22px; border-radius: 999px; transition: background .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__register:hover { background: var(--gold-hover); }
  /* hover-reveal: separator slides off, tagline fades, links animate in */
  header.nav:hover .nav__sep { transform: translateX(120vw); }
  header.nav:hover .nav__tagline { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
  header.nav:hover .nav__links a { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); pointer-events: auto; }
  header.nav:hover .nav__links a:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .05s; }
  header.nav:hover .nav__links a:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .10s; }
  header.nav:hover .nav__links a:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .15s; }
  header.nav:hover .nav__links a:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .20s; }
  header.nav:hover .nav__links a:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .25s; }
  header.nav:hover .nav__links a:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: .30s; }
  /* hamburger (mobile only) */
  .nav__toggle {
    display: none; position: absolute; top: 50%; right: 16px; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 60;
    width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
    background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  }
  .nav__toggle span { width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--cream); transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(0.76,0,0.24,1), opacity .2s ease; }
  .nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg); }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav__cream, .nav__sep, .nav__tagline, .nav__links { display: none; }
    .nav__register { right: 62px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 12px; }
    .nav__toggle { display: flex; }
    .nav__brand span { font-size: 19px; }
  }

  /* Mobile menu — cream full-screen overlay (SoE) */
  .mobile-menu {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 55; background: var(--cream);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 20px;
    padding: 80px clamp(28px, 8vw, 64px) 40px;
    transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(0.76,0,0.24,1);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .mobile-menu.open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .mobile-menu a {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6.5vw, 2.3rem);
    color: var(--surface); text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .mobile-menu a.btn { font-style: normal; font-size: 15px; color: var(--surface-deep); margin-top: 12px; }

  /* ---- Hero ---- */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h));
    margin-top: var(--nav-h);
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    background: var(--surface);
    color: var(--cream);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
  .hero-eyebrow { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 22px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
  .hero-eyebrow .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }
  .hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 8vw, 6.4rem); line-height: 0.98; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    max-width: 17ch; color: var(--cream);
    animation: fadeUp .7s var(--ease) both; animation-delay: .05s;
  }
  .hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
  .hero .tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.3vw, 1.7rem); color: var(--cream);
    margin-top: 26px; max-width: 48ch;
    animation: fadeUp .7s var(--ease) both; animation-delay: .18s;
  }
  .hero .overview {
    margin-top: 20px; max-width: 56ch; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--sage);
    animation: fadeUp .7s var(--ease) both; animation-delay: .28s;
  }
  .hero-ctas {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 38px;
    animation: fadeUp .7s var(--ease) both; animation-delay: .4s;
  }
  .hero-meta {
    margin-top: 30px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 26px; font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--sage); animation: fadeUp .7s var(--ease) both; animation-delay: .5s;
  }
  .hero-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
  .hero-meta span::before { content: ""; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }
  .hero-bigglobe {
    position: absolute; right: -8%; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: min(46vw, 540px); opacity: .12; z-index: 1; color: var(--sage);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) { .hero-bigglobe { display: none; } }

  /* ---- Key dates strip ---- */
  .dates-strip {
    background: var(--surface-deep);
    color: var(--cream);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,.25);
  }
  .dates-strip .wrap { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
  .date-item { flex: 1 1 170px; padding: 30px 24px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.14); }
  .date-item:last-child { border-right: 0; }
  .date-item .when { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .date-item .what { font-size: 12.5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--sage); margin-top: 6px; }

  /* ---- Section themes (3 tones, hard cuts) ---- */
  .sec-linen, .sec-moss { background: var(--surface); color: var(--cream); border-top: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.10); }       /* primary green */
  .sec-linen-soft { background: var(--surface-deep); color: var(--cream); border-top: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.10); }        /* deepest black-green */
  .sec-twilight { background: var(--night); color: var(--cream); border-top: 1px solid rgba(184,167,209,.18); }                 /* night purple */
  /* on the deepest sections, elevate cards/panels one step up to green so they stay distinct */
  .sec-linen-soft .card, .sec-linen-soft .split-panel, .sec-linen-soft .layer, .sec-linen-soft .path, .sec-linen-soft .place { background: var(--surface); }
  .sec-linen-soft .card:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.7); }
  .section-intro { color: var(--cream); }
  .sec-twilight .tl-step .knob { border-color: var(--night); }

  .lead-rule { background: var(--gold); }
  .eyebrow { color: var(--sage); }
  .sec-twilight .eyebrow { color: var(--lavender); }

  /* ---- Card grid ---- */
  .grid { display: grid; gap: 22px; margin-top: 48px; }
  .grid.cols-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid.cols-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  @media (max-width: 860px) { .grid.cols-2, .grid.cols-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .card {
    background: var(--surface-deep);
    border: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.15);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px 28px;
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.6); border-color: rgba(127,165,138,.35); }
  .card .num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .card h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 10px 0 8px; color: var(--cream); }
  .card p { font-size: .97rem; color: var(--sage); }
  .card ul { margin: 10px 0 0 0; padding-left: 18px; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--sage); }
  .card li { margin-bottom: 5px; }

  .card.highlight { border-color: rgba(200,146,42,.5); border-left-width: 2px; border-left-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(200,146,42,.08); }
  .card .kicker { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
  .wiit { list-style: none !important; padding-left: 0 !important; margin-top: 12px !important; }
  .wiit li { position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 7px; }
  .wiit li::before { content: "→"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }
  .card .more-link { display: inline-block; margin-top: 14px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--gold); }
  .card .more-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
  /* clickable cards + "pick one" prompt */
  .card-link { display: block; color: inherit; }
  .card-link .go { display: inline-block; margin-top: 14px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--gold); }
  .card-link:hover .go { text-decoration: underline; }
  .card-link:hover h3 { color: var(--gold); }
  .pick-prompt {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; margin-top: 24px;
    padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold); background: rgba(200,146,42,.1); color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .pick-prompt .arr { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1; }

  /* cards on night sections */
  .sec-twilight .card { border-color: rgba(184,167,209,.18); }
  .sec-twilight .card p, .sec-twilight .card ul { color: var(--lavender); }
  .sec-twilight .card .kicker { color: var(--lavender); }

  /* ---- Tag / pill labels ---- */
  .tag {
    display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 14px;
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.35); color: var(--sage);
  }
  .tag-gold { background: rgba(200,146,42,.12); color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid var(--gold); }
  .tag-twilight { background: rgba(95,159,190,.1); color: var(--sky); border: 1px solid var(--sky); }
  .sec-twilight .tag-twilight { background: rgba(184,167,209,.1); color: var(--lavender); border-color: var(--lavender); }

  /* ---- Two paths / step cards ---- */
  .paths { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; margin-top: 48px; }
  @media (max-width: 860px) { .paths { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .path { padding: 34px 32px; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--surface-deep); border: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.15); }
  .path h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--cream); }
  .path p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--sage); }
  .path .equal { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 12.5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }

  /* ---- Numbered layers ("how it works") ---- */
  .layers { margin-top: 50px; display: grid; gap: 18px; }
  .layer {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start;
    background: var(--surface-deep); border: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.15);
    border-radius: 18px; padding: 32px clamp(24px, 4vw, 42px);
    transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .layer:hover { border-color: rgba(200,146,42,.45); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .layer .lnum {
    font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4rem); color: var(--gold); line-height: .9; min-width: 1.6em;
  }
  .layer h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .layer .lkicker { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .layer p { color: var(--sage); font-size: 1rem; }
  .layer ul { margin: 12px 0 0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--sage); font-size: .96rem; }
  .layer li { margin-bottom: 5px; }
  @media (max-width: 640px) { .layer { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; } }

  /* ---- Coda workspace pages list ---- */
  .coda-list { list-style: none; margin-top: 8px; padding: 0; }
  .coda-list li {
    display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.14);
  }
  .coda-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .coda-list .ci {
    flex: none; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 9px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(95,159,190,.1); color: var(--sky);
    font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(95,159,190,.3);
  }
  .coda-list strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 2px; }
  .coda-list span { font-size: .93rem; color: var(--sage); }

  /* ---- Awards ---- */
  .podium { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 44px; }
  @media (max-width: 720px) { .podium { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .place { text-align: center; padding: 30px 22px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--surface-deep); border: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.18); }
  .sec-twilight .place { border-color: rgba(184,167,209,.18); }
  .place .medal { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
  .place .pl { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--cream); margin-top: 10px; }
  .place .ps { font-size: 13px; color: var(--sage); margin-top: 4px; }
  .sec-twilight .place .ps { color: var(--lavender); }

  .award-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; }
  .chip {
    padding: 11px 18px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 500; font-size: .95rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold); background: rgba(200,146,42,.08); color: var(--cream);
  }

  /* ---- Timeline ---- */
  .timeline { margin-top: 50px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 0; position: relative; }
  .timeline.tl-7 { grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr); }
  .timeline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 9px; height: 2px; background: rgba(127,165,138,.22); }
  .tl-step { position: relative; padding: 0 12px; }
  .tl-step .knob { width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); border: 3px solid var(--surface); position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .tl-step .when { color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .tl-step .what { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--sage); margin-top: 4px; }
  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    .timeline, .timeline.tl-7 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 26px; }
    .timeline::before { left: 8px; right: auto; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; height: auto; }
    .tl-step { padding-left: 34px; }
    .tl-step .knob { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2px; }
  }

  /* ---- FAQ ---- */
  .faq { margin-top: 40px; max-width: 820px; }
  details.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.16);
    padding: 18px 0;
  }
  details.faq-item summary {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--cream);
    cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  }
  details.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  details.faq-item summary .plus { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.5rem; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); line-height: 1; }
  details.faq-item[open] summary .plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }
  details.faq-item p { margin-top: 12px; color: var(--sage); }

  /* ---- People / sponsor placeholders ---- */
  .people { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-top: 44px; }
  @media (max-width: 860px) { .people { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  .person { text-align: center; }
  .person .ava {
    width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 14px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(200,146,42,.5), rgba(184,167,209,.4));
    border: 2px solid rgba(127,165,138,.3);
  }
  .person .pname { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; color: var(--cream); }
  .person .prole { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 2px; }

  .logos { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; margin-top: 40px; }
  .logo-slot {
    flex: 1 1 160px; min-width: 150px; height: 92px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(127,165,138,.3); border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--sage); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em;
    background: rgba(242,237,228,.03);
  }

  /* ---- Two-col content / callout panels ---- */
  .split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(30px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: center; }
  @media (max-width: 860px) { .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .split-panel { background: var(--surface-deep); border: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.15); border-radius: 18px; padding: 32px 30px; }
  .sec-twilight .split-panel { border-color: rgba(184,167,209,.18); }

  /* ---- Contact / form inputs ---- */
  .signup { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 26px; max-width: 460px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .signup input {
    flex: 1 1 220px; padding: 13px 18px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.3);
    background: var(--surface-deep); color: var(--cream); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 15px;
  }
  .signup input::placeholder { color: rgba(242,237,228,.35); }
  .signup input:hover { border-color: rgba(127,165,138,.6); }
  .signup input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--sage); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(127,165,138,.2); }
  .channel-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 28px; }

  .placeholder-note {
    display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sage); border: 1px solid currentColor; border-radius: 6px; padding: 2px 8px; margin-left: 8px; opacity: .85;
    vertical-align: middle;
  }

  /* ---- Footer ---- */
  footer {
    background: var(--surface-deep); color: var(--cream);
    padding: 70px 0 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.15);
  }
  .foot-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  @media (max-width: 860px) { .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; } }
  .foot-grid h4 { font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .14em; color: var(--sage); margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .foot-grid a { display: block; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 9px; opacity: .85; transition: opacity .2s, color .2s; }
  .foot-grid a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--gold); }
  .foot-brand .name { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--cream); }
  .foot-brand p { font-size: 14px; margin-top: 12px; max-width: 32ch; color: var(--sage); }
  .foot-bottom { margin-top: 50px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.12); font-size: 13px; color: var(--sage); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }

  /* reveal on scroll */
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
  .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
    .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  }

  /* ---- Form embed pages ---- */
  .form-header { padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 50px); padding-bottom: 38px; }
  .form-header .back { display: inline-block; margin-top: 18px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; }
  .form-header .back:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
  .form-section { background: var(--surface); padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 56px) 0 clamp(56px, 8vw, 100px); border-top: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.10); }
  .form-embed { width: 100%; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; min-height: 60vh; padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 40px); }
  .form-embed iframe { width: 100%; min-height: 72vh; border: 0; border-radius: 14px; background: #fff; }
  .form-fallback {
    text-align: center; color: var(--sage); padding: 64px 24px; line-height: 1.7;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(127,165,138,.3); border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(242,237,228,.03);
  }
  .form-fallback a { color: var(--sky); font-weight: 600; }

  /* ---- Hero "put together by" credit ---- */
  .hero-credit { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 26px; animation: fadeUp .7s var(--ease) both; }
  .hero-credit .clabel { font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sage); font-weight: 600; }
  .hero-credit .clogo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; color: var(--cream); transition: opacity .2s var(--ease); }
  .hero-credit .clogo:hover { opacity: .82; }
  .hero-credit .clogo .cmark { width: 30px; height: 30px; color: var(--gold); flex: none; }
  .hero-credit .clogo .cword { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.18rem; line-height: 1; white-space: nowrap; }
  .hero-credit .clogo .cword.sans { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .01em; font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .hero-credit .clogo img.clogo-img { height: 32px; width: auto; display: block; }
  .hero-credit .camp { color: var(--sage); font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .hero-credit .clogo-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #fff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 6px 12px; transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
  .hero-credit .clogo-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .hero-credit .clogo-chip img { height: 40px; width: auto; }
  .hero-credit .clogo-soe { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
  .hero-credit .clogo-soe:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .hero-credit .clogo-soe img { height: 60px; width: auto; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,165,138,.22); }