/* =========================================================
   VASQUEZ JIU-JITSU — Premium Dark / Gold Theme
   Palette:  #050505 (ink) · #D4AF37 (gold) · #F5F5F5 (bone)
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  --ink:#050505;
  --ink-2:#0b0b0c;
  --ink-3:#141416;
  --line:#1f1f22;
  --line-2:#2a2a2e;
  --bone:#F5F5F5;
  --bone-dim:#cfcfcf;
  --muted:#9a9a9f;
  --gold:#D4AF37;
  --gold-soft:#b9962a;
  --gold-glow:rgba(212,175,55,.18);
  --radius:14px;
  --radius-sm:8px;
  --shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  --container:1240px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
html,body{margin:0;padding:0;background:var(--ink);color:var(--bone);font-family:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,sans-serif;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;overflow-x:hidden}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer}

h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.02em;line-height:1.05;color:var(--bone);margin:0 0 .6rem}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,5.4rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.4rem)}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.2vw,1.9rem)}
p{line-height:1.7;color:var(--bone-dim);margin:0 0 1rem}

.container{max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:32px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
.gold{color:var(--gold)}
.divider{height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--line-2),transparent);margin:80px 0}

/* ============== BUTTONS ============== */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;padding:16px 28px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.82rem;transition:all .35s var(--ease);border:1px solid transparent;white-space:nowrap}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:#0a0a0a;box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(212,175,55,.25)}
.btn-gold:hover{background:#e6c14a;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 22px 50px rgba(212,175,55,.4)}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--bone);border:1px solid rgba(245,245,245,.85)}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold);background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)}
.btn svg{width:14px;height:14px}

/* ============== NAVIGATION ============== */
.nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;padding:18px 0;transition:all .4s var(--ease);background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,5,5,.85),rgba(5,5,5,.0))}
.nav.scrolled{background:rgba(5,5,5,.92);backdrop-filter:saturate(150%) blur(12px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:10px 0}
.nav-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px}
.nav-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.nav-logo img{height:46px;width:auto;transition:height .3s var(--ease)}
.nav.scrolled .nav-logo img{height:38px}
.nav-logo-text{font-family:'Bebas Neue',Impact,sans-serif;font-size:1.1rem;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--bone)}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:30px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.nav-links a{position:relative;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:var(--bone);padding:6px 0;transition:color .25s var(--ease)}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{color:var(--gold)}
.nav-links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:100%;bottom:-2px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);transition:right .35s var(--ease)}
.nav-links a:hover::after,.nav-links a.active::after{right:0}
.nav-dropdown{position:relative}
.nav-dropdown-menu{position:absolute;top:100%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);background:#0d0d0f;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;min-width:240px;padding:8px;list-style:none;margin:14px 0 0;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:all .3s var(--ease);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}
.nav-dropdown-menu li a{display:block;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:8px;letter-spacing:.16em}
.nav-dropdown-menu li a:hover{background:rgba(212,175,55,.08);color:var(--gold)}
.nav-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}

/* hamburger button — animated bars ↔ X */
.nav-toggle{
  display:none;
  position:relative;
  width:44px;height:44px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.6);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.3);
  border-radius:10px;
  cursor:pointer;
  padding:0;
  transition:border-color .3s var(--ease),background .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle:hover{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(212,175,55,.08)}
.nav-toggle-bar{
  position:absolute;left:50%;
  width:20px;height:2px;
  background:var(--bone);
  border-radius:2px;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),opacity .25s var(--ease),background .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(1){top:14px}
.nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(2){top:21px}
.nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(3){top:28px}
.nav-toggle:hover .nav-toggle-bar{background:var(--gold)}
.nav-toggle.is-active{
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.12);
  border-color:var(--gold);
}
.nav-toggle.is-active .nav-toggle-bar{background:var(--gold)}
.nav-toggle.is-active .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(1){top:21px;transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg)}
.nav-toggle.is-active .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.nav-toggle.is-active .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(3){top:21px;transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(-45deg)}

/* mobile menu — smooth slide-in panel */
.mobile-menu{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:99;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 400px at 90% 10%,rgba(212,175,55,.08),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(8,8,10,.98) 0%,rgba(5,5,5,.99) 60%,rgba(3,3,4,1) 100%);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  padding:96px 28px 36px;
  padding-top:calc(96px + env(safe-area-inset-top));
  padding-bottom:calc(36px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  pointer-events:none;
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  transition:opacity .35s var(--ease),visibility .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease);
  overflow-y:auto;
  overscroll-behavior:contain;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
}
.mobile-menu.open{
  opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);
  pointer-events:auto;
}
/* gold accent rule across the top */
.mobile-menu::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  top:calc(80px + env(safe-area-inset-top));
  left:28px;right:28px;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold) 40%,var(--gold) 60%,transparent);
  opacity:.6;
}

/* link list */
.mobile-menu > a,
.mobile-menu .mobile-submenu-wrap{
  display:flex;align-items:center;
  width:100%;
  padding:18px 4px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.1);
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  font-size:1.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);
  transition:color .25s var(--ease),padding-left .35s var(--ease);
  position:relative;
}
.mobile-menu > a::before,
.mobile-menu .mobile-submenu-row > a::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:-2px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:3px;height:0;
  background:var(--gold);
  border-radius:2px;
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(212,175,55,.5);
  transition:height .3s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-menu > a:hover,
.mobile-menu > a:active,
.mobile-menu .mobile-submenu-row > a:hover{
  color:var(--gold);padding-left:14px;
}
.mobile-menu > a:hover::before,
.mobile-menu > a:active::before,
.mobile-menu .mobile-submenu-row > a:hover::before{
  height:60%;
}
/* CTA button at the bottom — full-width */
.mobile-menu > a.btn{
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  margin-top:18px;
  margin-bottom:8px;
  font-size:.86rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  padding:18px 24px;
  width:100%;
  justify-content:center;
  border-bottom:0;
  text-align:center;
}
.mobile-menu > a.btn::before{display:none}
.mobile-menu > a.btn:hover{padding-left:24px}

/* Programs submenu — disclosure pattern */
.mobile-submenu-wrap{
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:stretch;
  padding:0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.1);
}
.mobile-submenu-row{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:18px 4px;
}
.mobile-submenu-row > a{
  flex:1;
  color:var(--bone);
  transition:color .25s var(--ease),padding-left .35s var(--ease);
  position:relative;
}
.mobile-submenu-toggle{
  width:36px;height:36px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.6);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.28);
  border-radius:8px;
  color:var(--bone);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;
  flex-shrink:0;
  margin-left:14px;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-submenu-toggle svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.mobile-submenu-toggle:hover{
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.1);
  border-color:var(--gold);
  color:var(--gold);
}
.mobile-submenu-toggle.is-open{
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.14);
  border-color:var(--gold);
  color:var(--gold);
  transform:rotate(180deg);
}
.mobile-menu .submenu{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  gap:0;
  max-height:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:0 4px;
  transition:max-height .4s var(--ease),padding .35s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-submenu-wrap.is-open .submenu{
  max-height:200px;
  padding:0 4px 12px;
}
.mobile-menu .submenu a{
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:.92rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  padding:12px 18px;
  border-left:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.22);
  transition:color .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-menu .submenu a:hover{
  color:var(--gold);
  border-color:var(--gold);
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.05);
}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .nav-links,.nav-cta .btn{display:none}
  .nav-toggle{display:inline-flex}
  .nav-logo img{height:38px}
  .nav.scrolled .nav-logo img{height:32px}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .nav{padding:14px 0}
  .nav.scrolled{padding:8px 0}
  .nav-logo img{height:34px}
  .nav.scrolled .nav-logo img{height:30px}
  .nav-toggle{width:42px;height:42px}
  .mobile-menu{padding:88px 22px 32px}
  .mobile-menu > a,
  .mobile-menu .mobile-submenu-wrap{font-size:1.5rem;padding:16px 4px}
  .mobile-submenu-row{padding:16px 4px}
}

/* ============== HERO (redesigned · cinematic) ============== */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:100vh;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:210px 0 170px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  isolation:isolate;
}
.hero .container{padding:0 56px 0 130px}
@media (max-width:1280px){.hero .container{padding:0 40px 0 110px}}
@media (max-width:1180px){.hero .container{padding:0 32px}}
@media (max-width:760px){.hero .container{padding:0 24px}}
.hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.hero-bg img{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 22%;
  filter:contrast(1.06) brightness(.86) saturate(1.02);
  animation:heroZoom 22s ease-out forwards;
  backface-visibility:hidden;-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateZ(0);
  image-rendering:auto;
}
@keyframes heroZoom{from{transform:scale(1.04) translateZ(0)}to{transform:scale(1) translateZ(0)}}
.hero-bg::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(95deg,rgba(5,5,5,.92) 0%,rgba(5,5,5,.55) 42%,rgba(5,5,5,.22) 65%,rgba(5,5,5,.75) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,5,5,.55) 0%,transparent 22%,transparent 70%,rgba(5,5,5,.92) 100%);
}
/* subtle grid overlay for texture */
.hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,.05) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(212,175,55,.05) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:64px 64px;
  z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(0,0,0,.55),transparent 70%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(0,0,0,.55),transparent 70%);
}

/* corner frame brackets */
.hero-frame{position:absolute;inset:96px 28px 30px;pointer-events:none;z-index:2}
.hero-frame::before,.hero-frame::after,
.hero-frame > span:nth-child(1),.hero-frame > span:nth-child(2){
  content:"";position:absolute;width:46px;height:46px;border:1px solid var(--gold);opacity:.55;
}
.hero-frame::before{top:0;left:0;border-right:none;border-bottom:none}
.hero-frame::after{top:0;right:0;border-left:none;border-bottom:none}
.hero-frame > span:nth-child(1){bottom:0;left:0;border-right:none;border-top:none}
.hero-frame > span:nth-child(2){bottom:0;right:0;border-left:none;border-top:none}
@media (max-width:760px){.hero-frame{display:none}}

/* content (left aligned, asymmetric) */
.hero-content{
  position:relative;z-index:3;
  max-width:960px;
  text-align:left;
  margin-left:0;
}
.hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(3rem,8.2vw,7.2rem);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  text-align:left;
  letter-spacing:.005em;
  line-height:.95;
}
.hero h1 .gold{display:block;color:var(--gold);position:relative}
.hero h1 .gold::after{
  content:"";display:block;
  width:140px;height:3px;background:var(--gold);
  margin:22px 0 0;border-radius:2px;
  box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(212,175,55,.5);
}
.hero-sub{
  font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.4vw,1.25rem);
  color:var(--bone);
  max-width:640px;
  margin:1.8rem 0 2.4rem;
  line-height:1.65;
  text-align:left;
}
.hero-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start}

/* stats with gold separator */
.hero-stats{
  display:flex;
  gap:50px;
  margin-top:70px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:30px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.22);
  max-width:760px;
  text-align:left;
}
.hero-stat{position:relative}
.hero-stat .num{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:2.9rem;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.hero-stat .lbl{
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);margin-top:8px;display:block;
}

/* vertical side rail */
.hero-rail{
  position:absolute;left:38px;top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  z-index:3;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:20px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.36em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);
}
.hero-rail .rail-text{writing-mode:vertical-rl;transform:rotate(180deg)}
.hero-rail .rail-line{width:1px;height:70px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold),transparent)}
@media (max-width:1280px){.hero-rail{left:22px}}
@media (max-width:1180px){.hero-rail{display:none}}

/* REC-style live status badge top-right */
.hero-tag{
  position:absolute;right:32px;top:128px;z-index:3;
  color:var(--bone);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.55);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.3);
  padding:9px 14px;border-radius:6px;
}
.hero-tag .dot{
  width:7px;height:7px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:50%;
  animation:pulse 1.6s infinite;box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--gold);
}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:.4;transform:scale(.85)}}

/* scroll cue */
.hero-scroll{
  position:absolute;bottom:40px;left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  z-index:3;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  color:var(--bone-dim);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.34em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
}
.hero-scroll-bar{
  width:1px;height:50px;
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.2);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-scroll-bar::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;
  width:1px;height:20px;background:var(--gold);
  animation:scrollLine 1.9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollLine{0%{top:-20px}100%{top:50px}}
@media (max-width:760px){.hero-scroll{display:none}}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero{min-height:auto;padding:170px 0 110px}
  .hero-stats{gap:24px;margin-top:46px;padding-top:26px}
  .hero-tag{right:14px;top:88px;font-size:.58rem;padding:6px 10px}
  .hero h1 .gold::after{width:90px}
}

/* ============== PAGE HEADER (interior pages) ============== */
.page-head{position:relative;padding:180px 0 90px;overflow:hidden;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.page-head-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.page-head-bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 28%;filter:brightness(.55) contrast(1.05) saturate(1);backface-visibility:hidden;-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;transform:translateZ(0);image-rendering:auto}
.page-head-bg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,5,5,.6),rgba(5,5,5,.95))}
.page-head-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;text-align:center;max-width:780px;margin:0 auto}
.page-head h1{text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px}
.page-head p{color:var(--bone-dim)}
.crumbs{display:inline-flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:16px}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.crumbs .sep{opacity:.4}

/* ============== SECTIONS ============== */
section{padding:100px 0;position:relative}
section.tight{padding:70px 0}
.section-head{text-align:center;max-width:780px;margin:0 auto 60px}
.section-head h2{text-transform:uppercase}
.section-head .gold-bar{width:60px;height:3px;background:var(--gold);margin:18px auto 22px;border-radius:2px}

/* ============== FEATURE GRID — PREMIUM NUMBERED CARDS ==============
   Clean 3-column equal-card grid with editorial numbering (CSS
   counter), gold corner bracket, animated accent line, cinematic
   glass card surface, subtle gold glow on hover.
   ================================================================ */
.feature-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:20px;
  counter-reset:feature;
}
@media (max-width:980px){.feature-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.feature{
  --feat-pad:34px;
  counter-increment:feature;
  position:relative;
  padding:var(--feat-pad) var(--feat-pad) calc(var(--feat-pad) - 4px);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 520px 280px at 100% 0%,rgba(212,175,55,.04),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(165deg,#0c0c0e 0%,#080809 60%,#060607 100%);
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease),border-color .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .55s var(--ease),background .55s var(--ease);
  isolation:isolate;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}

/* number index in the top-left — editorial cue */
.feature::before{
  counter-increment:feature;
  content:"N° " counter(feature,decimal-leading-zero);
  position:absolute;
  top:20px;left:var(--feat-pad);
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;
  z-index:2;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease),letter-spacing .5s var(--ease);
}

/* top-right gold corner bracket — grows on hover */
.feature::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:14px;right:14px;
  width:24px;height:24px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.42);
  border-right:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.42);
  transition:width .5s var(--ease),height .5s var(--ease),border-color .45s var(--ease);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:2;
}

/* HOVER — refined lift + gold ring */
.feature:hover{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.55);
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:
    0 36px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,.18),
    0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,.08);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 320px at 100% 0%,rgba(212,175,55,.12),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 360px 200px at 0% 100%,rgba(212,175,55,.05),transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(165deg,#0f0f12 0%,#0a0a0c 60%,#070708 100%);
}
.feature:hover::before{
  transform:translateX(2px);
  letter-spacing:.36em;
}
.feature:hover::after{
  width:38px;height:38px;
  border-color:var(--gold);
}

/* ICON — refined gold container */
.feature-icon{
  width:54px;height:54px;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(212,175,55,.18),rgba(212,175,55,.04));
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.32);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin:34px 0 22px;
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:.04em;
  position:relative;
  transition:background .45s var(--ease),border-color .45s var(--ease),transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
}
.feature-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;transition:transform .45s var(--ease)}
.feature:hover .feature-icon{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(212,175,55,.34),rgba(212,175,55,.08));
  border-color:var(--gold);
  transform:rotate(-4deg) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(212,175,55,.24),0 0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,.05);
}
.feature:hover .feature-icon svg{transform:rotate(4deg) scale(1.08)}

/* HEADLINE */
.feature h3{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  font-size:1.5rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:0;
  color:var(--bone);
  line-height:1;
  transition:color .35s var(--ease);
}
.feature h3::after{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  width:32px;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),rgba(212,175,55,.05));
  margin:14px 0 18px;
  border-radius:2px;
  transition:width .55s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.feature:hover h3{color:var(--gold)}
.feature:hover h3::after{
  width:88px;
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(212,175,55,.45);
}

/* DESCRIPTION */
.feature p{
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.72;
  margin:0 0 6px;
}

/* bottom gold accent rule — fades in on hover (premium detail) */
.feature > p:last-of-type::after{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  margin-top:24px;
  height:1px;width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent);
  transition:width .65s var(--ease);
}
.feature:hover > p:last-of-type::after{width:100%}

/* ===== --steps MODIFIER · auto-fit, no number prefix shift needed ===== */
.feature-grid--steps{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));
}

/* ===== --simple MODIFIER · text-only cards (no icons) ===== */
.feature-grid--simple{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));
}
.feature-grid--simple .feature-icon{display:none}
/* keep number + corner bracket but pull heading up since no icon */
.feature-grid--simple .feature h3{margin-top:34px}

/* responsive tightening */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .feature{--feat-pad:30px}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .feature{--feat-pad:26px}
  .feature::before{top:18px}
  .feature-icon{width:48px;height:48px;margin:30px 0 18px}
  .feature h3{font-size:1.35rem}
  .feature h3::after{margin:12px 0 14px}
}

/* ============== WELCOME (simple + standout CTA) ============== */
.welcome{
  position:relative;
  padding:120px 0;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#050505,#08080a 50%,#050505);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.welcome::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 500px at 80% 50%,rgba(212,175,55,.05),transparent 60%);
}
.welcome .container{position:relative;z-index:2}

.welcome-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.1fr;
  gap:70px;
  align-items:center;
}
@media (max-width:980px){.welcome-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}}

/* LEFT — clean image */
.welcome-image{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.welcome-image img{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 28%;
  filter:contrast(1.04) brightness(.96) saturate(1.02);
  backface-visibility:hidden;-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateZ(0);
  transition:transform 1.6s var(--ease),filter .6s var(--ease);
}
.welcome-image:hover img{transform:scale(1.03) translateZ(0);filter:contrast(1.06) brightness(1) saturate(1.04)}
.welcome-image::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 60%,rgba(5,5,5,.6));
  pointer-events:none;
}
.welcome-image-tag{
  position:absolute;left:20px;bottom:20px;z-index:2;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.6);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.3);
  padding:8px 12px;border-radius:6px;
}

/* RIGHT — clean copy */
.welcome-content .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.welcome-h{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.6vw,3.8rem);
  line-height:.96;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  margin:0 0 24px;
  color:var(--bone);
}
.welcome-h .gold{color:var(--gold)}
.welcome-lead{
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.75;
  max-width:54ch;
  margin:0 0 36px;
}

/* STANDOUT GOLD CTA CARD */
.welcome-offer{
  position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d4af37 0%,#e6c14a 50%,#b9962a 100%);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:32px 32px 30px;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 80px rgba(212,175,55,.35),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,.6),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  isolation:isolate;
  overflow:visible;
}
.welcome-offer::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:-2px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),transparent 40%,var(--gold));
  border-radius:calc(var(--radius) + 2px);
  z-index:-1;
  opacity:0;
  filter:blur(14px);
  animation:offerGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes offerGlow{0%,100%{opacity:.35}50%{opacity:.75}}

/* the rotated FREE stamp */
.welcome-offer-stamp{
  position:absolute;
  top:-26px;right:-22px;
  width:104px;height:104px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--ink);
  border:2px solid var(--gold);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  gap:2px;
  transform:rotate(-12deg);
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  z-index:2;
}
.welcome-offer-stamp::before,.welcome-offer-stamp::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  border:1px dashed rgba(212,175,55,.45);
  border-radius:50%;
}
.welcome-offer-stamp::before{inset:6px}
.welcome-offer-stamp > span:first-child{
  font-size:2rem;letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--gold);
  line-height:1;
}
.welcome-offer-stamp-sub{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace !important;
  font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
}

.welcome-offer-content{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:calc(100% - 70px)}
.welcome-offer-eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(5,5,5,.7);
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.welcome-offer-title{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(1.65rem,3vw,2.4rem);
  line-height:1;letter-spacing:.02em;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:0 0 10px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.welcome-offer-sub{
  color:rgba(5,5,5,.78);
  font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.55;
  margin:0 0 22px;
  max-width:46ch;
  font-weight:500;
}

/* the black on gold button — color inversion makes it scream */
.welcome-offer-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  padding:18px 26px;
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--bone);
  border-radius:999px;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.86rem;
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);
  border:2px solid var(--ink);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.welcome-offer-btn::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold));
  transform:translateX(-101%);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease);
  z-index:0;
}
.welcome-offer-btn > *{position:relative;z-index:1;transition:color .35s var(--ease)}
.welcome-offer-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 22px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.welcome-offer-btn:hover::before{transform:translateX(0)}
.welcome-offer-btn:hover > *{color:var(--ink)}
.welcome-offer-btn svg{flex-shrink:0;transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.welcome-offer-btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .welcome{padding:90px 0 80px}
  .welcome-offer{padding:28px 22px 24px}
  .welcome-offer-stamp{
    width:84px;height:84px;
    top:-22px;right:-12px;
  }
  .welcome-offer-stamp > span:first-child{font-size:1.6rem}
  .welcome-offer-stamp-sub{font-size:.44rem}
  .welcome-offer-content{max-width:calc(100% - 40px)}
  .welcome-offer-title{font-size:1.5rem}
  .welcome-offer-btn{padding:15px 22px;font-size:.78rem;width:100%;justify-content:center}
}

/* ============== AMBIENT COORDINATE STRIP ============== */
.amb-strip{
  position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#050505,#08080a);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:14px 0;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.amb-strip::before,.amb-strip::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:120px;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;
}
.amb-strip::before{left:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#050505,transparent)}
.amb-strip::after{right:0;background:linear-gradient(270deg,#050505,transparent)}
.amb-strip-row{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:nowrap;align-items:center;
  gap:48px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  white-space:nowrap;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.amb-strip-item{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  flex:0 0 auto;
  color:var(--muted);
}
.amb-strip-item:first-child{color:var(--gold)}
.amb-strip-dot{
  width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--gold);
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .amb-strip{padding:12px 0}
  .amb-strip-row{font-size:.54rem;gap:28px;letter-spacing:.24em;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;scrollbar-width:none}
  .amb-strip-row::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
}

/* ============== FOUNDERS / COACHES (cinematic feature) ============== */
.founders{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:140px 0 130px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 600px at 85% 10%,rgba(212,175,55,.07),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 500px at 10% 80%,rgba(212,175,55,.04),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#050505 0%,#080809 100%);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.founders::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,.035) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(212,175,55,.035) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:96px 96px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#000 35%,transparent 78%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#000 35%,transparent 78%);
}
.founders .container{position:relative;z-index:2}

.founders-ambient{
  position:absolute;
  top:34px;left:0;right:0;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  padding:0 56px;
  z-index:3;pointer-events:none;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);
}
.founders-ambient .amb-coord{color:var(--gold);opacity:.85}
.founders-ambient .amb-rec{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  padding:7px 12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.25);
  border-radius:6px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.4);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.founders-ambient .amb-dot{
  width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--gold);
  animation:pulse 1.6s infinite;
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .founders-ambient{padding:0 24px;font-size:.56rem;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;top:24px}
}

/* ===== Founders header · centered editorial stack ===== */
.founders-head{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
  text-align:center;
  gap:22px;
  max-width:780px;
  margin:30px auto 70px;
}
.founders-head-marker{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;
}
.founders-head-num{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:2.1rem;line-height:1;
  color:var(--gold);
  letter-spacing:.06em;
}
.founders-head-rule{
  width:60px;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);
  opacity:.75;
}
.founders-head-label{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;
}
.founders-head .founders-lede{
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  font-size:1.04rem;line-height:1.75;
  margin:0;max-width:62ch;
}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .founders-head{gap:18px;margin:20px auto 50px}
  .founders-head-num{font-size:1.7rem}
  .founders-head-rule{width:40px}
  .founders-head-label{font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.26em}
  .founders-head .founders-lede{font-size:.96rem}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .founders-head-marker{flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
  .founders-head-rule{width:48px}
}

.founders-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:36px;
}
@media (max-width:880px){.founders-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}}

.founder{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap:0;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0c0c0e,#070708);
  transition:all .5s var(--ease);
}
.founder:hover{border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.founder::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s var(--ease);z-index:3;
}
.founder:hover::before{opacity:1}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .founder{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

.founder-img{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#0a0a0b;
}
.founder-img img{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 22%;
  filter:contrast(1.04) brightness(.96) saturate(1.02);
  backface-visibility:hidden;-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateZ(0);
  transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease),filter .6s var(--ease);
}
.founder:hover .founder-img img{transform:scale(1.03) translateZ(0);filter:contrast(1.06) brightness(1) saturate(1.04)}
.founder-img::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(5,5,5,.92));
}
.founder-overlay{
  position:absolute;left:18px;bottom:18px;z-index:2;
}
.founder-rank{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--gold);
  padding:7px 12px;
  border-radius:4px;
  font-weight:700;
}

.founder-body{
  padding:30px 30px 32px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
}
.founder-role{
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:10px;
}
.founder-body h3{
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.4vw,2rem);
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.founder-body p{color:var(--bone-dim);font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:22px}

.founder-creds{
  list-style:none;
  margin:0;padding:18px 0 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:18px;
}
.founder-creds li{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px}
.creds-num{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.7rem;line-height:1;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.creds-lbl{
  font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);font-weight:500;
}

.founders-foot{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;
  gap:40px;
  align-items:center;
  margin-top:70px;
  padding:34px 36px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(212,175,55,.05),transparent),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#0a0a0b,#070708);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.founders-foot::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:2px;width:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold) 30%,var(--gold) 70%,transparent);
  opacity:.6;
}
.founders-foot-text p{margin:10px 0 0;color:var(--bone-dim);max-width:60ch}
.founders-foot-cta{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:flex-end;flex-wrap:wrap}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .founders-foot{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;padding:28px 24px;margin-top:50px}
  .founders-foot-cta{justify-content:flex-start}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .founders{padding:100px 0 80px}
  .founder-creds{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px}
  .creds-num{font-size:1.35rem}
  .founder-body{padding:24px 22px 26px}
}

/* ============== WHY VASQUEZ (editorial manifesto) ============== */
.why-section{
  position:relative;
  padding:140px 0 130px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#050505 0%,#08080a 60%,#050505 100%);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.why-section::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 1100px 600px at 50% 0%,rgba(212,175,55,.06),transparent 60%);
}
.why-section .container{position:relative;z-index:2}

.why-header{
  text-align:left;
  max-width:880px;
  margin:0 0 64px;
}
.why-header h2{
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.8vw,4.2rem);
  line-height:.95;
  margin-top:18px;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
}

.why-rows{
  list-style:none;
  margin:0;padding:0;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.22);
}
.why-row{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;
  align-items:baseline;
  gap:48px;
  padding:38px 0 36px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.18);
  transition:padding .45s var(--ease);
}
.why-row::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-1px;height:1px;width:0;
  background:var(--gold);
  transition:width .7s var(--ease);
  box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(212,175,55,.6);
}
.why-row:hover{padding-left:14px}
.why-row:hover::before{width:100%}
.why-row:hover .why-row-num{color:var(--gold)}
.why-row:hover .why-row-h{color:var(--bone)}

.why-row-num{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(3rem,5vw,4.4rem);
  line-height:.85;
  color:rgba(212,175,55,.28);
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  transition:color .4s var(--ease);
  min-width:96px;
  font-feature-settings:"tnum";
}

.why-row-body{min-width:0;max-width:760px}
.why-row-h{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  color:var(--bone);
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(1.45rem,2.4vw,2.1rem);
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  line-height:1.1;
  text-transform:none;
  transition:color .35s var(--ease);
}
.why-row-p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  font-size:1rem;
  line-height:1.7;
  max-width:64ch;
}

.why-row-meta{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);
  white-space:nowrap;
  align-self:center;
}

.why-foot{
  margin-top:64px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:28px;
  padding:30px 36px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(212,175,55,.05),transparent 70%);
}
.why-foot-line{
  margin:0;color:var(--bone);
  font-size:1.05rem;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  font-weight:500;
  max-width:60ch;
}

@media (max-width:880px){
  .why-section{padding:90px 0 80px}
  .why-header{margin-bottom:44px}
  .why-row{grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:24px;padding:30px 0 28px;align-items:start}
  .why-row-meta{display:none}
  .why-row-num{font-size:2.6rem;min-width:64px}
  .why-row:hover{padding-left:8px}
  .why-foot{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:20px;padding:24px 22px}
}

.program-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:30px}
@media (max-width:880px){.program-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.program-card{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;background:#0a0a0b;transition:all .45s var(--ease);min-height:480px;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.program-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--gold)}
.program-card-img{position:relative;height:260px;overflow:hidden}
.program-card-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 28%;transition:transform 1s var(--ease)}
.program-card:hover .program-card-img img{transform:scale(1.03) translateZ(0)}
.program-card-img::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 40%,#0a0a0b)}
.program-card-tag{position:absolute;top:18px;left:18px;font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--gold);color:#000;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:700;z-index:2}
.program-card-body{padding:28px 28px 32px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.program-card-body h3{text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px}
.program-card-body .label{color:var(--gold);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px}
.program-card-body p{flex:1}
.program-card-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:18px;color:var(--bone);font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;transition:color .3s}
.program-card-link:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.program-card-link::after{content:"→";transition:transform .3s}
.program-card-link:hover::after{transform:translateX(6px)}

/* ============== SPLIT WELCOME / ABOUT BLOCK ============== */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
@media (max-width:980px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}}
.split-img{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/5}
.split-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 28%}
.split-img::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--radius);pointer-events:none}
.split-img .badge{position:absolute;left:20px;bottom:20px;background:var(--gold);color:#000;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:10px;font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;letter-spacing:.1em;font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1}
.split-img .badge span{display:block;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.22em;font-weight:600;margin-top:4px}
.split-text h2{text-transform:uppercase}
.split-text .gold-bar{width:50px;height:3px;background:var(--gold);margin:14px 0 22px;border-radius:2px}

/* ============== INSTRUCTOR CARDS ============== */
.instructors{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:30px}
@media (max-width:780px){.instructors{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.instructor{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;background:#0a0a0b;transition:all .4s var(--ease)}
.instructor:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--gold)}
.instructor-img{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;overflow:hidden;background:#0a0a0b}
.instructor-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top;transition:transform .8s var(--ease)}
.instructor:hover .instructor-img img{transform:scale(1.02) translateZ(0)}
.instructor-body{padding:26px 28px 30px}
.instructor-body h3{text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px}
.instructor-body .role{color:var(--gold);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* ============== SCHEDULE ============== */
/* ============== SCHEDULE GRID — premium editorial cards ============== */
.schedule-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:20px;
}
@media (max-width:1100px){.schedule-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:760px){.schedule-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:16px}}
@media (max-width:460px){.schedule-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.day{
  position:relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 360px 200px at 0% 100%,rgba(212,175,55,.04),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#0c0c0e,#070708);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px 26px 24px;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease),border-color .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease),background .5s var(--ease);
  isolation:isolate;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.day::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:14px;right:14px;
  width:24px;height:24px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.4);
  border-right:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.4);
  transition:width .5s var(--ease),height .5s var(--ease),border-color .45s var(--ease);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.day::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;top:32%;bottom:32%;
  width:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,var(--gold) 35%,var(--gold) 65%,transparent);
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .55s var(--ease),top .55s var(--ease),bottom .55s var(--ease);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.day:hover{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.55);
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5),0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,.12);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 280px at 0% 100%,rgba(212,175,55,.09),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#0e0e10,#080808);
}
.day:hover::before{
  width:42px;height:42px;
  border-color:var(--gold);
}
.day:hover::after{
  opacity:1;
  top:12%;bottom:12%;
}

.day h4{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  font-size:2rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--bone);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:0;
  line-height:1;
  transition:color .35s var(--ease);
}
.day:hover h4{color:var(--gold)}
.day .day-type{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.6rem;
  letter-spacing:.32em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin:10px 0 22px;
  display:inline-block;
  padding:5px 10px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.32);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.05);
  font-weight:700;
}

.class{
  padding:14px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:6px;
  transition:padding .35s var(--ease);
}
.class:first-of-type{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.28);
  padding-top:16px;
}
.class:hover{padding-left:6px}
.class .cname{
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:.82rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--bone);
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.4;
}
.class .ctime{
  font-size:.78rem;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  font-weight:500;
}

/* eighth slot — CTA card */
.day--cta{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(212,175,55,.12),rgba(212,175,55,.03)),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#0c0c0e,#070708);
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.4);
}
.day--cta::after{opacity:1;top:12%;bottom:12%}
.day--cta:hover{border-color:var(--gold)}
.day--cta .day-cta-num{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:2.4rem;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;letter-spacing:.04em;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.day--cta h4{color:var(--gold);font-size:1.6rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.day--cta p{
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.6;
  margin:0 0 20px;
}
.day--cta .day-cta-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:12px 16px;
  background:var(--gold);
  color:var(--ink);
  border-radius:999px;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.72rem;
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);
  align-self:flex-start;
}
.day--cta .day-cta-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(212,175,55,.35)}
.day--cta .day-cta-btn svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.day--cta .day-cta-btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* ============== TESTIMONIALS / REVIEWS (full redesign) ============== */
.reviews{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:120px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%,rgba(212,175,55,.07),transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#070708 0%,#050505 55%,#060607 100%);
  isolation:isolate;
}
/* giant background quote watermark */
.reviews::before{
  content:"\201C";
  position:absolute;
  top:20px;left:4%;
  font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;
  font-size:clamp(20rem,38vw,42rem);
  color:rgba(212,175,55,.03);
  line-height:.78;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
  font-weight:700;
}
/* mirrored bottom-right quote */
.reviews::after{
  content:"\201D";
  position:absolute;
  bottom:-60px;right:4%;
  font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;
  font-size:clamp(20rem,38vw,42rem);
  color:rgba(212,175,55,.03);
  line-height:.78;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
  font-weight:700;
}
.reviews .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.reviews .section-head h2{text-transform:uppercase}

/* Google-style summary chip */
.reviews-summary{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:22px;
  margin:30px auto 0;
  padding:14px 26px;
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.07);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.28);
  border-radius:999px;
  max-width:fit-content;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(212,175,55,.08);
}
.reviews-summary .stars-row{color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:5px;font-size:1.15rem}
.reviews-summary .rating-num{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.9rem;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;
}
.reviews-summary .rating-source{
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--bone);
}
.reviews-summary .divider-dot{
  width:4px;height:4px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:50%;opacity:.6;
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .reviews-summary{
    padding:10px 18px;
    gap:10px 14px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    border-radius:14px;
    max-width:calc(100% - 24px);
    justify-content:center;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .reviews-summary .rating-num{font-size:1.4rem}
  .reviews-summary .stars-row{font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:3px}
  .reviews-summary .rating-source{font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.18em}
  .reviews-summary .divider-dot{display:none}
}

.reviews-track-wrap{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  margin-top:60px;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent);
  z-index:2;
}
.reviews-track{
  display:flex;gap:26px;
  animation:reviewSlide 60s linear infinite;
  width:max-content;
  padding:16px 0;
}
.reviews:hover .reviews-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes reviewSlide{0%{transform:translateX(0)}100%{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* redesigned review card */
.review{
  flex:0 0 420px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0d0d10 0%,#08080a 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:36px 32px 28px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  gap:18px;
  min-height:340px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color .35s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
/* card decorative quote mark */
.review::before{
  content:"\201D";
  position:absolute;top:-12px;right:24px;
  font-family:Georgia,serif;
  font-size:9rem;
  color:rgba(212,175,55,.11);
  line-height:1;
  pointer-events:none;
  font-weight:700;
}
/* card gold edge on hover */
.review::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  left:0;top:26px;bottom:26px;width:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold),transparent);
  border-radius:0 3px 3px 0;
  opacity:0;
  transform:scaleY(.55);
  transition:opacity .4s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.review:hover{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.55);
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
.review:hover::after{opacity:1;transform:scaleY(1)}

.review .stars{
  color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:5px;font-size:1.05rem;
  position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.review .quote{
  font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--bone);flex:1;
  font-style:normal;font-weight:400;
  position:relative;z-index:1;margin:0;
}
.review .reviewer{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.review .avatar{
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold) 0%,#b8902c 100%);
  color:#000;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:1.3rem;letter-spacing:.04em;
  flex-shrink:0;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(212,175,55,.28);
  border:2px solid rgba(212,175,55,.4);
}
.review .meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px}
.review .name{color:var(--bone);font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.01em}
.review .source{
  color:var(--gold);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-weight:600;
}
.review .source::before{
  content:"G";
  width:14px;height:14px;
  background:var(--gold);color:#000;
  border-radius:3px;
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:.78rem;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  padding-top:1px;
  line-height:1;
}

/* progress indicator */
.reviews-progress{
  width:min(80%,500px);height:1px;
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.15);
  margin:54px auto 0;
  position:relative;z-index:2;overflow:hidden;
}
.reviews-progress::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  left:-30%;top:0;width:30%;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);
  animation:progressSlide 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes progressSlide{0%{left:-30%}100%{left:100%}}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .review{flex:0 0 86vw;min-height:300px;padding:30px 24px 26px}
  .reviews{padding:90px 0}
}

/* ==========================================================
   CTA STRIP — CINEMATIC EDITION (gold · black · bone-white)
   Matches the rest of the site palette · full-bleed hero ·
   layered gradients · gold glow · micro-interactions
   ========================================================== */
.cta-strip{
  position:relative;
  padding:170px 0 160px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  isolation:isolate;
}

/* hero image — the visual focus */
.cta-strip-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;overflow:hidden}
.cta-strip-bg img{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 28%;
  filter:brightness(.7) contrast(1.06) saturate(1.02);
  transform:scale(1.02) translateZ(0);
  animation:ctaSlowZoom 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change:transform;
  backface-visibility:hidden;-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;
  image-rendering:auto;
}
@keyframes ctaSlowZoom{
  from{transform:scale(1.02) translate3d(0,0,0)}
  to{transform:scale(1.06) translate3d(-1.5%,-0.8%,0)}
}

/* cinematic dark gradient — anchors text on the left side */
.cta-strip-bg::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(96deg,
      rgba(3,3,4,.96) 0%,
      rgba(3,3,4,.86) 28%,
      rgba(3,3,4,.55) 52%,
      rgba(3,3,4,.25) 72%,
      rgba(5,5,5,.6) 100%);
}

/* gold radial glow accent */
.cta-strip::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 760px 540px at 82% 50%, rgba(212,175,55,.26), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 540px 420px at 14% 38%, rgba(212,175,55,.14), transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 380px 320px at 30% 95%, rgba(245,245,245,.05), transparent 70%);
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
}

/* gold accent line at bottom */
.cta-strip::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:0;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:min(94%,1280px);height:2px;z-index:3;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    var(--gold) 22%,
    #e6c14a 50%,
    var(--gold) 78%,
    transparent 100%);
  opacity:.85;
  box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(212,175,55,.55);
}

/* corner frame brackets — gold premium framing */
.cta-strip-frame{
  position:absolute;width:42px;height:42px;z-index:4;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.55);
  pointer-events:none;
  box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(212,175,55,.25);
}
.cta-strip-frame--tl{top:28px;left:28px;border-right:0;border-bottom:0}
.cta-strip-frame--tr{top:28px;right:28px;border-left:0;border-bottom:0}
.cta-strip-frame--bl{bottom:28px;left:28px;border-right:0;border-top:0}
.cta-strip-frame--br{bottom:28px;right:28px;border-left:0;border-top:0}

/* corner markers */
.cta-strip-marker{
  position:absolute;z-index:5;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);
}
.cta-strip-marker--tl{top:46px;left:80px}
.cta-strip-marker--tr{top:46px;right:80px}
.cta-strip-marker--tl::before{
  content:"";width:36px;height:1px;
  background:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(212,175,55,.55);
}
.cta-strip-marker--tr{
  padding:8px 14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.45);
  border-radius:6px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.62);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  color:var(--bone);
}
.cta-strip-marker--tr .cta-dot{
  width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--gold);
  animation:pulse 1.6s infinite;
}

/* inner grid */
.cta-strip-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:6;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;
  gap:60px;
  align-items:center;
  padding-left:34px;
}

/* left rail removed for cleaner layout */
.cta-strip-inner > .left{position:relative}
.cta-strip-inner > .left::before{display:none}

/* eyebrow — gold (matches site language) */
.cta-strip .eyebrow{
  color:var(--gold);
  font-size:.74rem;
  font-weight:700;
}
.cta-strip .eyebrow::before{
  background:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,.5);
}

/* big bold headline */
.cta-strip h2{
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5.8vw,4.6rem);
  line-height:.96;
  letter-spacing:.012em;
  color:var(--bone);
  margin:18px 0 0;
  text-shadow:0 6px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.65);
}
.cta-strip h2 .gold{
  color:var(--gold);
  position:relative;
  display:inline-block;
  text-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(212,175,55,.5);
}
.cta-strip h2 .gold::after{
  content:"";display:block;
  width:118px;height:3px;
  margin-top:14px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#e6c14a 0%,var(--gold) 50%,var(--gold-soft) 100%);
  border-radius:2px;
  box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(212,175,55,.7);
}

/* body */
.cta-strip p{
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  max-width:560px;
  margin:24px 0 0;
  font-size:1.08rem;
  line-height:1.7;
  text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}

/* badge / pill row */
.cta-strip-pills{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;
  margin-top:28px;
}
.cta-strip-pill{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  padding:9px 16px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.42);
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.62);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
.cta-strip-pill svg{width:12px;height:12px;color:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0}
.cta-strip-pill:hover{
  border-color:var(--gold);
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.1);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(212,175,55,.22);
}

/* RIGHT column — action stack */
.cta-strip .right{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;
  align-items:flex-start;
  position:relative;
}

/* gold glow halo behind buttons */
.cta-strip .right::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  inset:-30px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 360px 240px at 50% 50%,rgba(212,175,55,.32),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 320px at 50% 50%,rgba(212,175,55,.12),transparent 75%);
  z-index:-1;
  filter:blur(22px);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* primary CTA — gold gradient, dark text */
.cta-strip-btn{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;
  min-width:300px;
  padding:24px 32px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e6c14a 0%,#d4af37 50%,#b9962a 100%);
  color:var(--ink);
  border-radius:999px;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.92rem;
  border:2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 60px rgba(212,175,55,.45),
    0 0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,.12),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  transition:all .4s var(--ease);
}
.cta-strip-btn::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.55) 50%,transparent 70%);
  transform:translateX(-110%);
  transition:transform .8s var(--ease);
  z-index:1;
}
.cta-strip-btn > *{position:relative;z-index:2;color:var(--ink)}
.cta-strip-btn:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:
    0 32px 80px rgba(212,175,55,.6),
    0 0 0 8px rgba(212,175,55,.18),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.cta-strip-btn:hover::before{transform:translateX(110%)}
.cta-strip-btn svg{
  width:18px;height:18px;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.cta-strip-btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(5px)}

/* secondary ghost CTA */
.cta-strip-btn-ghost{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:16px 24px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.7);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  color:var(--bone);
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(245,245,245,.85);
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.74rem;
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
.cta-strip-btn-ghost svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--gold)}
.cta-strip-btn-ghost:hover{
  border-color:var(--gold);
  color:var(--gold);
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.85);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(212,175,55,.25);
}

/* trust line under buttons — gold stars */
.cta-strip-trust{
  margin-top:6px;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);
}
.cta-strip-trust .stars{color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:0;font-family:inherit;text-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(212,175,55,.6)}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .cta-strip{padding:120px 0 110px}
  .cta-strip-marker--tl,.cta-strip-marker--tr{display:none}
  .cta-strip-frame{width:32px;height:32px}
  .cta-strip-inner{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    text-align:left;
    padding-left:22px;
    gap:36px;
  }
  .cta-strip h2 .gold::after{margin-left:0}
  .cta-strip .right{align-items:flex-start}
  .cta-strip-btn{min-width:0;width:100%;justify-content:center;padding:20px 24px}
}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .cta-strip{padding:96px 0 84px}
  .cta-strip-frame--tl,.cta-strip-frame--tr{top:18px}
  .cta-strip-frame--bl,.cta-strip-frame--br{bottom:18px}
  .cta-strip-frame--tl,.cta-strip-frame--bl{left:18px}
  .cta-strip-frame--tr,.cta-strip-frame--br{right:18px}
  .cta-strip h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,8vw,2.8rem)}
  .cta-strip p{font-size:.98rem}
  .cta-strip-pills{gap:8px}
  .cta-strip-pill{font-size:.6rem;padding:8px 12px}
  .cta-strip-btn{font-size:.82rem;padding:18px 22px}
}

/* ============== FAQ ============== */
.faq-list{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}
.faq{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:0;margin-bottom:14px;background:#0a0a0b;overflow:hidden;transition:border-color .3s}
.faq[open]{border-color:var(--gold)}
.faq summary{padding:20px 24px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;color:var(--bone);transition:color .3s}
.faq summary:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";color:var(--gold);font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:300;transition:transform .35s var(--ease);line-height:1}
.faq[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq-body{padding:0 24px 22px;color:var(--bone-dim)}
.faq-body p{margin:0}

/* ============== GALLERY ============== */
.gallery-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}
@media (max-width:980px){.gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:680px){.gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
.gallery-item{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:10px;aspect-ratio:4/5;cursor:zoom-in;border:1px solid var(--line);transition:transform .5s var(--ease),border-color .3s}
.gallery-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 30%;transition:transform .9s var(--ease)}
.gallery-item:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--gold)}
.gallery-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.04) translateZ(0)}
.gallery-item::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 60%,rgba(5,5,5,.5));opacity:0;transition:opacity .35s}
.gallery-item:hover::after{opacity:1}

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.94);z-index:200;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;cursor:zoom-out}
.lightbox.open{display:flex}
.lightbox img{max-width:90vw;max-height:90vh;object-fit:contain;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
.lightbox-close{position:absolute;top:24px;right:24px;background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--bone);width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;font-size:1.4rem}

/* ============== BLOG ============== */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(320px,1fr));gap:28px}
.blog-card{background:#0a0a0b;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;transition:all .45s var(--ease)}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--gold)}
.blog-card-img{aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.blog-card-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 28%;transition:transform 1s var(--ease)}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img{transform:scale(1.04) translateZ(0)}
.blog-card-body{padding:26px 28px 30px}
.blog-card-meta{display:flex;gap:14px;font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:14px}
.blog-card-meta .cat{color:var(--gold)}
.blog-card h3{font-size:1.4rem;text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1.15}
.blog-card-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:14px;color:var(--bone);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600}
.blog-card-link:hover{color:var(--gold)}

.article{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:60px 0 30px}
.article h1{text-transform:uppercase;font-size:clamp(2rem,4.5vw,3.4rem)}
.article-meta{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin:14px 0 26px}
.article-meta .cat{color:var(--gold)}
.article-hero{aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--radius);margin-bottom:40px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.article-hero img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 28%}
.article-body{font-size:1.05rem}
.article-body h2{font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase;margin:40px 0 14px;font-size:1.9rem;letter-spacing:.04em}
.article-body h3{margin:30px 0 10px;font-size:1.35rem}
.article-body p{color:var(--bone-dim);line-height:1.85}
.article-body ul{padding-left:20px;color:var(--bone-dim);line-height:1.85}
.article-body li{margin-bottom:6px}
.article-body blockquote{border-left:3px solid var(--gold);padding:6px 0 6px 20px;margin:24px 0;color:var(--bone);font-style:italic}
.tag-row{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:30px}
.tag{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:999px;color:var(--muted)}

/* ============== CONTACT ============== */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:50px;align-items:start}
@media (max-width:880px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.contact-card{padding:34px 34px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:#0a0a0b}
.contact-row{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.contact-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.contact-row .ico{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(212,175,55,.1);color:var(--gold);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
.contact-row .lbl{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:3px}
.contact-row .val{color:var(--bone);font-size:1rem}
.contact-row .val a:hover{color:var(--gold)}

.form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
.form .row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
@media (max-width:560px){.form .row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.form label{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:6px;display:block;font-weight:600}
.form input,.form textarea,.form select{width:100%;padding:14px 16px;background:#0a0a0b;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;color:var(--bone);font-family:inherit;font-size:.95rem;transition:border-color .3s,background .3s}
.form input:focus,.form textarea:focus,.form select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold);background:#0d0d0f}
.form textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:140px}

/* ============== LOCATION MAP ============== */
.location{position:relative;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.location-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr;align-items:stretch;gap:0}
@media (max-width:880px){.location-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.location-info{padding:80px 60px;background:#070708}
@media (max-width:880px){.location-info{padding:60px 24px}}
.location-info h2{text-transform:uppercase}
.location-map{min-height:480px;position:relative}
.location-map iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;filter:grayscale(20%) contrast(1.05)}

/* ============== FOOTER ============== */
.footer{background:#040405;padding:50px 0 32px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px}
@media (max-width:880px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:30px}}
@media (max-width:540px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.footer-logo img{height:60px;margin-bottom:18px}
.footer p.about{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;max-width:340px}
.footer h4{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:18px;font-weight:600}
.footer ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.footer ul li{margin-bottom:10px}
.footer ul a{color:var(--bone-dim);font-size:.92rem;transition:color .25s}
.footer ul a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.footer-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:24px;margin-top:50px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.1em;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-bottom a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.socials{display:flex;gap:10px}
.socials a{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line-2);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--bone-dim);transition:all .3s}
.socials a:hover{color:#000;background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.socials svg{width:16px;height:16px}

/* ============== UTILITIES ============== */
.text-center{text-align:center}
.mt-0{margin-top:0!important}.mt-1{margin-top:8px}.mt-2{margin-top:16px}.mt-3{margin-top:24px}.mt-4{margin-top:32px}.mt-5{margin-top:48px}
.mb-0{margin-bottom:0!important}.mb-2{margin-bottom:16px}.mb-3{margin-bottom:24px}.mb-4{margin-bottom:32px}

/* ============== SCROLL ANIMATIONS ============== */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(34px);transition:opacity 1.1s var(--ease),transform 1.1s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.reveal-stagger > *{opacity:0;transform:translateY(32px);transition:opacity 1s var(--ease),transform 1s var(--ease)}
.reveal-stagger.in > *{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.0s}
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.12s}
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.22s}
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.32s}
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.42s}
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.52s}
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.62s}
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.72s}

/* keep mobile menu safe under nav */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero{min-height:auto;padding:170px 0 110px}
  .hero-stats{gap:24px;margin-top:46px}
}

/* =================================================================
   ============== AGGRESSIVE REDESIGN ADDITIONS ====================
   ================================================================= */

/* ---------- HERO: grain · monogram · broken-grid type · databar ---------- */
.hero-grain{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.18;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px,transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 65%,rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px,transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:3px 3px,4px 4px,5px 5px;
  mix-blend-mode:overlay;
}

/* rail additions — make ALL items vertical so the rail stays narrow */
.hero-rail{gap:18px}
.hero-rail .rail-vol,
.hero-rail .rail-est{
  font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.32em;
  writing-mode:vertical-rl;
  transform:rotate(180deg);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.hero-rail .rail-vol{color:var(--bone-dim)}
.hero-rail .rail-est{color:var(--gold)}
.hero-rail .rail-line{height:54px}

/* top-right cluster: monogram + live tag */
.hero-tr{
  position:absolute;top:118px;right:38px;z-index:4;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;gap:14px;
}
.hero-tr .hero-tag{position:static;top:auto;right:auto}
.hero-mono{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:baseline;gap:2px;
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  color:var(--gold);
  line-height:.85;letter-spacing:.02em;
  padding:8px 14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.4);
  border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.55);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.hero-mono-v{font-size:2rem;color:var(--gold)}
.hero-mono-slash{font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--bone-dim);margin:0 -2px}
.hero-mono-sub{font-size:1rem;color:var(--bone);letter-spacing:.12em}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .hero-tr{top:82px;right:14px;gap:8px}
  .hero-mono{padding:5px 10px}
  .hero-mono-v{font-size:1.4rem}
  .hero-mono-slash{font-size:1.05rem}
  .hero-mono-sub{font-size:.78rem}
}

/* eyebrow row replaces simple eyebrow */
.hero-eyebrow-row{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  margin-bottom:24px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.hero-eyebrow-row .hero-eyebrow-rank{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;
}
.hero-eyebrow-row .hero-eyebrow-line{flex:0 0 44px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);opacity:.6}
.hero-eyebrow-row .hero-eyebrow-text{
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);font-weight:600;
}

/* broken-grid headline (overrides old .hero h1) */
.hero h1.hero-h{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(3.2rem,8.6vw,8rem);
  line-height:.95;
  letter-spacing:.005em;
  text-align:left;
  margin:0 0 12px;
  color:var(--bone);
}
.hero h1.hero-h .hero-h-1{display:block;line-height:.95}
.hero h1.hero-h .hero-h-2{display:block;color:var(--gold);padding-left:.08em;margin-top:6px;line-height:.95}
.hero h1.hero-h .hero-h-2 em,
.hero h1.hero-h .hero-h-2 em.gold{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold);position:relative;display:inline-block}
.hero h1.hero-h .hero-h-2 em::after,
.hero h1.hero-h .hero-h-2 em.gold::after{
  content:"";display:block;
  width:160px;height:3px;background:var(--gold);
  margin-top:24px;border-radius:2px;
  box-shadow:0 0 28px rgba(212,175,55,.55);
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .hero h1.hero-h .hero-h-2{padding-left:.04em}
  .hero h1.hero-h .hero-h-2 em::after{width:96px;margin-top:16px}
}

/* hero sub gets breathing room from the underline */
.hero .hero-sub{margin-top:42px}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .hero-h-2{padding-left:.08em}
  .hero-h-2 em::after{width:96px;height:2px;margin-top:14px}
}

/* hero sub strong */
.hero-sub strong{color:var(--bone);font-weight:600}

/* DATA BAR replaces old hero-stats */
.hero-databar{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:4;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(5,5,5,.92) 40%);
  padding:20px 0 22px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.22);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.hero-databar-inner{
  max-width:var(--container);
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 56px 0 130px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:48px;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.hero-databar-item{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;
  padding-right:24px;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.18);
}
.hero-databar-item:last-of-type{border-right:none}
.hero-databar-num{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:2.2rem;line-height:.9;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.hero-databar-num small{font-size:1.2rem;margin-left:1px}
.hero-databar-lbl{
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);font-weight:500;
}
.hero-databar-link{
  margin-left:auto;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);font-weight:600;
  padding:10px 18px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.4);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.05);
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
.hero-databar-link:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateX(4px)}
.hero-databar-link svg{transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.hero-databar-link:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px)}

@media (max-width:1280px){.hero-databar-inner{padding:0 40px 0 110px}}
@media (max-width:1180px){.hero-databar-inner{padding:0 32px}}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero-databar{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#050505,#08080a);padding:24px 0}
  .hero-databar-inner{gap:24px}
  .hero-databar-num{font-size:1.7rem}
  .hero-databar-link{margin-left:0}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero-databar-inner{padding:0 24px;justify-content:center;text-align:center}
  .hero-databar-item{padding-right:0;border-right:none;align-items:center;text-align:center}
  .hero-databar-num{font-size:1.4rem}
  .hero-databar-lbl{font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.18em}
}

/* push hero content above data bar */
@media (min-width:981px){.hero{padding-bottom:240px}}

/* ---------- KINETIC MARQUEE ---------- */
.marquee{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#050505,#0a0a0c);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:22px 0;
}
.marquee-primary{padding:24px 0}
.marquee-secondary{
  background:var(--gold);
  border-top:none;border-bottom:none;
  padding:32px 0;
}
.marquee-track{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:42px;
  white-space:nowrap;
  width:max-content;
  animation:marqueeScroll 38s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track--rev{animation-direction:reverse;animation-duration:42s}
@keyframes marqueeScroll{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

.marquee-item{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.marquee-item--big{
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.5vw,3.6rem);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.marquee-star{
  font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--gold);
  flex-shrink:0;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;
}
.marquee-secondary .marquee-star{color:var(--ink);font-size:1.6rem;opacity:.5}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .marquee-item{font-size:1.15rem}
  .marquee-item--big{font-size:1.8rem}
  .marquee-track{gap:28px}
}

/* ---------- WELCOME (precise editorial — single composition) ---------- */
.welcome{
  position:relative;
  padding:110px 0 100px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#050505,#08080a 50%,#050505);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.welcome-bg{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 500px at 85% 30%,rgba(212,175,55,.05),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 400px at 10% 80%,rgba(212,175,55,.03),transparent 60%);
}
.welcome::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:1;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,.025) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(212,175,55,.025) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:100px 100px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,#000 30%,transparent 80%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,#000 30%,transparent 80%);
}
.welcome .container{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:1240px}

/* chapter indicator */
.welcome-chapter{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;
  margin-bottom:54px;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.welcome-chapter-num{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.6rem;line-height:.85;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.welcome-chapter-line{flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent);max-width:160px;opacity:.5}
.welcome-chapter-lbl,.welcome-chapter-loc{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);font-weight:600;
}
.welcome-chapter-loc{color:var(--gold);margin-left:auto}

/* main 2-col composition: image left, content right */
.welcome-body{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;
  gap:70px;
  align-items:center;
  position:relative;
}
.welcome-body::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  left:calc(50% - 4px);top:6%;bottom:6%;
  width:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(212,175,55,.25) 30%,rgba(212,175,55,.25) 70%,transparent);
  pointer-events:none;
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .welcome-body{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px;align-items:start}
  .welcome-body::before{display:none}
}

/* LEFT — cinematic image with corner brackets */
.welcome-figure{
  position:relative;
  margin:0;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  box-shadow:0 36px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
.welcome-figure img{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 30%;
  filter:contrast(1.04) brightness(.94) saturate(1.02);
  backface-visibility:hidden;-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateZ(0);
  transition:transform 1.6s var(--ease),filter .6s var(--ease);
}
.welcome-figure:hover img{transform:scale(1.03) translateZ(0);filter:contrast(1.06) brightness(1) saturate(1.04)}
.welcome-figure::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(5,5,5,.75));
}
.welcome-figure-corner{
  position:absolute;width:32px;height:32px;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;
  border:1px solid var(--gold);opacity:.75;
}
.welcome-figure-corner--tl{top:14px;left:14px;border-right:none;border-bottom:none}
.welcome-figure-corner--br{bottom:14px;right:14px;border-left:none;border-top:none}
.welcome-figure-cap{
  position:absolute;left:20px;bottom:20px;z-index:3;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
}
.welcome-figure-cap .welcome-figure-lbl{
  color:var(--ink);background:var(--gold);
  padding:5px 9px;border-radius:4px;
  font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.24em;
}

/* RIGHT — stacked content */
.welcome-aside{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:24px;
  max-width:520px;
}

.welcome-h{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.9rem);
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.012em;
  margin:0 0 4px;
  color:var(--bone);
}
.welcome-h-1{display:block}
.welcome-h-2{display:block;color:var(--bone-dim);margin-top:4px}
.welcome-h-3{display:block;color:var(--bone);margin-top:4px}
.welcome-h-3 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold);position:relative;display:inline-block}
.welcome-h-3 em::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-3px;
  height:2px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:2px;
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(212,175,55,.55);
}

.welcome-lead{
  font-size:1rem;color:var(--bone);
  line-height:1.7;margin:0;font-weight:400;
}
.welcome-lead strong{color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}

/* pillars row */
.welcome-pillars{
  list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.welcome-pillars li{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);font-weight:600;
  padding:7px 11px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.32);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.04);
}

/* offer card — refined for inline column */
.welcome-aside .welcome-offer{
  margin-top:6px;
  padding:26px 28px 24px;
}
.welcome-aside .welcome-offer-stamp{
  width:88px;height:88px;
  top:-22px;right:-16px;
}
.welcome-aside .welcome-offer-stamp > span:first-child{font-size:1.7rem}
.welcome-aside .welcome-offer-stamp-sub{font-size:.45rem}
.welcome-aside .welcome-offer-content{max-width:calc(100% - 48px)}
.welcome-aside .welcome-offer-title{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2vw,1.75rem)}
.welcome-aside .welcome-offer-sub{font-size:.88rem;margin-bottom:18px}
.welcome-aside .welcome-offer-btn{padding:15px 22px;font-size:.8rem}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .welcome-aside{max-width:none}
  .welcome-figure{aspect-ratio:5/4;max-width:640px;margin:0 auto}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .welcome{padding:80px 0 70px}
  .welcome-chapter{gap:10px;margin-bottom:34px}
  .welcome-chapter-num{font-size:1.4rem}
  .welcome-chapter-line{max-width:60px}
  .welcome-chapter-loc{margin-left:0}
  .welcome-aside{gap:20px}
  .welcome-aside .welcome-offer{padding:22px 20px 20px}
  .welcome-aside .welcome-offer-stamp{width:76px;height:76px;top:-18px;right:-10px}
  .welcome-aside .welcome-offer-stamp > span:first-child{font-size:1.4rem}
  .welcome-aside .welcome-offer-content{max-width:calc(100% - 32px)}
  .welcome-aside .welcome-offer-btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
}

/* ---------- PROGRAMS · STACKED EDITORIAL BANNERS ---------- */
.programs-section{
  position:relative;
  padding:120px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1200px 700px at 90% 0%,rgba(212,175,55,.05),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 500px at 0% 100%,rgba(212,175,55,.04),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#050505,#08080a);
}
.programs-head{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;
  gap:50px;
  align-items:end;
  margin-bottom:80px;
}
@media (max-width:880px){.programs-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;margin-bottom:50px}}

.programs-head-h{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.6vw,4.6rem);
  line-height:.92;letter-spacing:.012em;
  margin:18px 0 0;color:var(--bone);
}
.programs-head-h .gold{color:var(--gold)}
.programs-head-lede{
  color:var(--bone-dim);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.75;
  margin:0;max-width:50ch;
}

/* stacked container */
.programs-stack{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  gap:80px;
}

/* one editorial banner = 2-column grid (text + media) */
.program-banner{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1.15fr;
  gap:64px;
  align-items:center;
  padding:50px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  isolation:isolate;
  text-decoration:none;
  color:inherit;
  transition:padding .5s var(--ease);
}
.program-banner::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto 0 -1px 0;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease);
}
.program-banner:hover::before{opacity:.65}

/* alternating side */
.program-banner--reverse{grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr}
.program-banner--reverse .program-banner-text{order:2}
.program-banner--reverse .program-banner-media{order:1}

/* TEXT COLUMN */
.program-banner-text{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  gap:22px;
  max-width:560px;
}

.program-banner-meta{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.program-banner-num{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;
}
.program-banner-rule{
  flex:0 0 64px;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),rgba(212,175,55,.1));
}
.program-banner-tag{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
}

.program-banner-h{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(3rem,6.2vw,5.6rem);
  line-height:.88;letter-spacing:.01em;
  margin:0;color:var(--bone);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.program-banner-h .gold{
  color:var(--gold);
  display:inline-block;
  position:relative;
}
.program-banner-h .gold::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  left:0;bottom:-10px;
  width:84px;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#e6c14a,var(--gold),var(--gold-soft));
  border-radius:2px;
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(212,175,55,.5);
  transition:width .5s var(--ease);
}
.program-banner:hover .program-banner-h .gold::after{width:140px}

.program-banner-lede{
  color:var(--bone-dim);font-size:1.04rem;line-height:1.75;
  margin:0;
}

.program-banner-pills{
  list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;
}
.program-banner-pills li{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  padding:8px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.32);
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.04);
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
.program-banner-pills li svg{
  width:11px;height:11px;color:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0;
}
.program-banner:hover .program-banner-pills li{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.55);
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.08);
  color:var(--bone);
}

.program-banner-cta{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  margin-top:10px;
  padding:14px 4px 14px 0;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);font-weight:700;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.45);
  width:fit-content;
  transition:all .4s var(--ease);
}
.program-banner-cta svg{
  width:18px;height:18px;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.program-banner:hover .program-banner-cta{
  color:var(--gold);
  border-color:var(--gold);
  padding-left:8px;
}
.program-banner:hover .program-banner-cta svg{transform:translateX(8px)}

/* MEDIA COLUMN */
.program-banner-media{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:16/11;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:6px;
  background:#070708;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.program-banner-media img{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 28%;
  filter:contrast(1.05) brightness(.88) saturate(1.02);
  transform:scale(1.01) translateZ(0);
  transition:transform 1.6s var(--ease),filter .8s var(--ease);
  backface-visibility:hidden;-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;
  image-rendering:auto;
}
.program-banner:hover .program-banner-media img{
  transform:scale(1.05) translateZ(0);
  filter:contrast(1.08) brightness(.98) saturate(1.05);
}
.program-banner-media::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,5,5,.0) 50%,rgba(5,5,5,.55) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,5,5,.18),transparent 25%,transparent 75%,rgba(5,5,5,.18));
}

/* corner frame brackets on media */
.program-banner-frame{
  position:absolute;width:28px;height:28px;z-index:2;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.6);
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:width .5s var(--ease),height .5s var(--ease);
}
.program-banner-frame--tl{top:14px;left:14px;border-right:0;border-bottom:0}
.program-banner-frame--br{bottom:14px;right:14px;border-left:0;border-top:0}
.program-banner:hover .program-banner-frame{width:38px;height:38px}

.program-banner-caption{
  position:absolute;left:18px;bottom:16px;z-index:3;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  padding:6px 10px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.65);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.35);
  border-radius:4px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .programs-stack{gap:60px}
  .program-banner,
  .program-banner--reverse{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:32px;
    padding:40px 0;
  }
  .program-banner--reverse .program-banner-text{order:1}
  .program-banner--reverse .program-banner-media{order:2}
  .program-banner-media{aspect-ratio:16/10}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .programs-section{padding:90px 0}
  .programs-stack{gap:50px}
  .program-banner-h{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,10vw,3.6rem)}
  .program-banner-lede{font-size:.98rem}
  .program-banner-caption{font-size:.55rem;padding:5px 8px}
}

/* ---------- FOUNDERS (cinematic dual portrait) ---------- */
/* keep existing .founders, .founders-head, .founders-ambient, .founders-lede, .founders-foot - they still work */
.founders-head-h{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.6vw,4.6rem);
  line-height:.95;letter-spacing:.012em;
  margin:0;color:var(--bone);
  max-width:18ch;
}
.founders-head-h .gold{color:var(--gold);display:block}

.founders-stage{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:50px;
}

/* ===== Founder cards · alternating horizontal split (body drives height) ===== */
.founder-card{
  display:flex;
  align-items:stretch;
  background:#0a0a0b;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.founder-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.45);
  box-shadow:0 40px 90px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}
/* Order swap: image left for card 1, image right for card 2 */
.founder-card--imgleft  .founder-card-frame{order:0}
.founder-card--imgleft  .founder-card-body {order:1}
.founder-card--imgright .founder-card-body {order:0}
.founder-card--imgright .founder-card-frame{order:1}

.founder-card-frame{
  position:relative;
  flex:0 0 420px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#0a0a0b;
  min-height:420px;
}

/* Gold corner brackets on the image frame */
.founder-card-corner{
  position:absolute;width:24px;height:24px;
  border:1px solid var(--gold);opacity:.7;
  z-index:3;pointer-events:none;
}
.founder-card-corner--tl{top:14px;left:14px;border-right:none;border-bottom:none}
.founder-card-corner--tr{top:14px;right:14px;border-left:none;border-bottom:none}
.founder-card-corner--bl{bottom:14px;left:14px;border-right:none;border-top:none}
.founder-card-corner--br{bottom:14px;right:14px;border-left:none;border-top:none}

/* Vertical signature label inside the frame */
.founder-card-sig{
  position:absolute;z-index:3;pointer-events:none;
  bottom:24px;right:18px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(245,245,245,.55);
  writing-mode:vertical-rl;
  transform:rotate(180deg);
  text-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.founder-card--imgright .founder-card-sig{right:auto;left:18px;transform:rotate(0deg);writing-mode:vertical-rl}
.founder-card-frame img{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 20%;
  filter:contrast(1.04) saturate(1.06);
  transition:transform 1.4s var(--ease),filter .7s var(--ease);
  backface-visibility:hidden;-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateZ(0);
  image-rendering:auto;
}
.founder-card:hover .founder-card-frame img{
  transform:scale(1.03) translateZ(0);
  filter:contrast(1.08) saturate(1.12);
}
.founder-card-rank{
  position:absolute;top:18px;left:18px;z-index:3;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink);background:var(--gold);
  padding:5px 10px;border-radius:3px;
  font-weight:700;
  box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(212,175,55,.30);
}

/* Body content panel */
.founder-card-body{
  flex:1;
  position:relative;
  padding:36px 48px 36px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0a0a0b,#070708);
  justify-content:center;
  gap:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
}
/* Body content sits above the watermark */
.founder-card-body > *{position:relative;z-index:2}

/* Large faded chapter number behind the content */
.founder-card-watermark{
  position:absolute !important;
  top:-30px;right:-10px;
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(11rem,18vw,17rem);
  line-height:.78;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:rgba(212,175,55,.05);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:1 !important;
  user-select:none;
}
.founder-card--imgright .founder-card-watermark{
  right:auto;left:-10px;
}

/* Tiny corner stamp at bottom of body */
.founder-card-stamp{
  position:absolute !important;
  bottom:20px;right:24px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(212,175,55,.45);
  z-index:2 !important;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.founder-card--imgright .founder-card-stamp{
  right:auto;left:24px;
}
.founder-card-tag{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.founder-card-name{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.4vw,2.2rem);
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  margin:0 0 6px;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--bone);
  line-height:1;
}
.founder-card-role{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);font-weight:600;
}
.founder-card-divider{
  width:54px;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent);
  margin:18px 0 18px;
  opacity:.85;
}
.founder-card-bio{
  color:var(--bone-dim);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.7;
  margin:0 0 22px;
  max-width:52ch;
}
.founder-card-creds{
  list-style:none;margin:0;padding:18px 0 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:16px;
  max-width:480px;
}
.founder-card-creds li{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px}
.fcc-num{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.7rem;line-height:1;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.fcc-num small{font-size:.95rem}
.fcc-lbl{
  font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);font-weight:500;
}

/* Tablet ↓ : stack image on top, body below */
@media (max-width:880px){
  .founder-card{flex-direction:column}
  /* image always on top when stacked */
  .founder-card--imgleft  .founder-card-frame,
  .founder-card--imgright .founder-card-frame{order:0}
  .founder-card--imgleft  .founder-card-body,
  .founder-card--imgright .founder-card-body{order:1}
  .founder-card-frame{
    flex:0 0 auto;
    width:100%;
    aspect-ratio:16/10;
    max-height:380px;
    min-height:0;
  }
  .founder-card-frame img{object-position:center 22%}
  .founder-card-body{padding:30px 28px 36px;justify-content:flex-start}
  .founder-card-bio{max-width:none}
  .founder-card-creds{max-width:none}
  /* decorative elements scale down */
  .founder-card-corner{width:18px;height:18px}
  .founder-card-corner--tl{top:10px;left:10px}
  .founder-card-corner--tr{top:10px;right:10px}
  .founder-card-corner--bl{bottom:10px;left:10px}
  .founder-card-corner--br{bottom:10px;right:10px}
  .founder-card-sig{display:none}
  .founder-card-watermark{
    font-size:clamp(9rem,28vw,13rem);
    top:-20px;right:-14px;
  }
  .founder-card--imgright .founder-card-watermark{right:auto;left:-14px}
  .founder-card-stamp{bottom:14px;right:18px;font-size:.46rem}
  .founder-card--imgright .founder-card-stamp{right:auto;left:18px}
}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .founder-card-frame{aspect-ratio:4/5;max-height:520px}
  .founder-card-body{padding:26px 22px 24px}
  .founder-card-name{font-size:1.5rem}
  .founder-card-bio{font-size:.94rem}
  .founder-card-creds{gap:12px}
  .fcc-num{font-size:1.35rem}
}
@media (max-width:380px){
  .founder-card-creds{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px}
}

/* ---------- OFFER (cinematic conversion anchor) ---------- */
.offer{
  position:relative;
  padding:140px 0 130px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  isolation:isolate;
}
.offer-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.offer-bg img{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 30%;
  filter:contrast(1.06) brightness(.55) saturate(1.02);
  transform:scale(1.02) translateZ(0);
  animation:slowPan 32s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  backface-visibility:hidden;-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;
  will-change:transform;
  image-rendering:auto;
}
@keyframes slowPan{
  from{transform:scale(1.02) translateX(0) translateZ(0)}
  to{transform:scale(1.05) translateX(-1.5%) translateZ(0)}
}
.offer-vignette{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1200px 800px at 50% 50%,transparent 0%,rgba(5,5,5,.7) 70%,rgba(5,5,5,.95) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,5,5,.7),transparent 30%,transparent 70%,rgba(5,5,5,.9));
}

/* corner markers — red */
.offer-marker{
  position:absolute;z-index:3;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
}
.offer-marker--tl{top:36px;left:56px}
.offer-marker--tr{top:36px;right:56px}
.offer-marker-line{width:36px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(212,175,55,.55)}
.offer-marker-text{color:var(--gold)}
.offer-marker--tr .offer-marker-text{
  color:var(--bone);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:7px 12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.35);
  border-radius:6px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.55);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.offer-marker--tr .amb-dot{
  width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--gold);
  animation:pulse 1.6s infinite;
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .offer-marker--tl,.offer-marker--tr{position:relative;top:auto;left:auto;right:auto;margin:0 0 16px}
  .offer-marker--tl{padding-left:24px}
  .offer-marker--tr{padding-right:24px}
}

.offer-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;
  gap:80px;
  align-items:center;
}
@media (max-width:980px){.offer-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:50px}}

.offer-h{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(3rem,8.5vw,7rem);
  line-height:.85;letter-spacing:.005em;
  margin:0 0 28px;color:var(--bone);
}
.offer-h-1{display:block}
.offer-h-2{display:block;padding-left:.08em}
.offer-h-2 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold);position:relative;display:inline-block;text-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(212,175,55,.5)}
.offer-h-2 em::after{
  content:"";display:block;
  width:140px;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#e6c14a 0%,var(--gold) 50%,var(--gold-soft) 100%);
  margin-top:18px;border-radius:2px;
  box-shadow:0 0 28px rgba(212,175,55,.7);
}
.offer-sub{
  color:var(--bone-dim);font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.65;
  margin:0;max-width:48ch;
}

/* OFFER CARD — gold panel with black accents (matches site palette) */
.offer-card{
  position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d4af37 0%,#e6c14a 50%,#b9962a 100%);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:38px 34px 32px;
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 90px rgba(212,175,55,.3),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,.6),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  isolation:isolate;
  overflow:visible;
}
.offer-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-3px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),transparent 40%,var(--gold));
  border-radius:calc(var(--radius) + 3px);
  z-index:-1;
  opacity:.5;filter:blur(20px);
  animation:offerGlow 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.offer-card-stamp{
  position:absolute;
  top:-28px;right:-22px;
  width:112px;height:112px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--ink);
  border:2px solid var(--gold);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  gap:3px;
  transform:rotate(-10deg);
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.55),0 0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,.18);
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  z-index:3;
}
.offer-card-stamp::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:7px;
  border:1px dashed rgba(212,175,55,.55);
  border-radius:50%;
}
.offer-card-stamp > span:first-child{
  font-size:2.2rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;
  text-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(212,175,55,.45);
}
.offer-card-stamp-sub{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace !important;
  font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
}

.offer-card-body{position:relative;z-index:1}
.offer-card-row{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;
  padding:14px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(5,5,5,.18);
}
.offer-card-row:first-child{padding-top:0}
.offer-card-row--alt{
  margin:8px 0 0;
  padding:14px 14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(5,5,5,.32);
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.08);
  border-radius:8px;
}
.offer-card-lbl{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(5,5,5,.65);font-weight:700;
  min-width:60px;
}
.offer-card-val{
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:.01em;
  color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;
}
.offer-card-val.gold{color:var(--ink);font-weight:700}
.offer-card-row--alt .offer-card-val.gold::before{
  content:"✓ ";color:var(--ink);font-weight:700;
}

.offer-card-cta{
  margin-top:22px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;
}
.offer-card-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;
  padding:20px 28px;
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--bone);
  border-radius:999px;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.88rem;
  box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);
  border:2px solid var(--ink);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.offer-card-btn::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--bone),#ffffff);
  transform:translateX(-101%);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease);
  z-index:0;
}
.offer-card-btn > *{position:relative;z-index:1;transition:color .35s var(--ease)}
.offer-card-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
.offer-card-btn:hover::before{transform:translateX(0)}
.offer-card-btn:hover > *{color:var(--ink)}
.offer-card-btn svg{flex-shrink:0;transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.offer-card-btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

.offer-card-phone{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;opacity:.8;
  transition:opacity .3s;
}
.offer-card-phone:hover{opacity:1}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .offer{padding:100px 0 90px}
  .offer-card{padding:32px 24px 26px}
  .offer-card-stamp{width:90px;height:90px;top:-22px;right:-12px}
  .offer-card-stamp > span:first-child{font-size:1.7rem}
  .offer-card-row{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:4px}
  .offer-card-lbl{min-width:0}
  .offer-card-btn{padding:16px 22px;font-size:.78rem}
}

/* ---------- HIDE OBSOLETE: amb-strip (removed from HTML) ---------- */
/* .amb-strip styles remain in CSS but unused — harmless */

/* ---------- INNER PAGE-HEAD chapter accent + ambient strip ---------- */
.page-head{padding:200px 0 110px}
.page-head-chapter{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  margin-bottom:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;
}
.page-head-chapter-num{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.page-head-chapter-line{flex:0 0 56px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);opacity:.6}
.page-head-chapter-lbl{
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);font-weight:600;
}

.page-head h1{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6.4vw,5.6rem);
  line-height:.92;letter-spacing:.005em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.page-head h1 .gold{color:var(--gold)}
.page-head-tag{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  margin-top:22px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);
  padding:8px 14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.35);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.5);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.page-head-tag .dot{
  width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--gold);
  animation:pulse 1.6s infinite;
}
@media (max-width:760px){.page-head{padding:160px 0 80px}}

/* ---------- LOCATION / MAP (premium) ---------- */
.loc{
  position:relative;
  padding:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#050505,#08080a);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.loc-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;
  align-items:stretch;
  gap:0;
  min-height:0;
}
@media (max-width:1080px){.loc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* LEFT: info column — flexbox so content fills naturally with no dead space */
.loc-info{
  position:relative;
  padding:70px 70px 70px 60px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 500px at 0% 30%,rgba(212,175,55,.06),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#070708,#050505);
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}
.loc-info .loc-cta{margin-top:auto;padding-top:24px}
.loc-info::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;
  width:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,var(--gold) 30%,var(--gold) 70%,transparent);
  opacity:.55;
}
@media (max-width:1080px){.loc-info{padding:70px 36px;border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.loc-info{padding:60px 24px}}

.loc-chapter{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  margin-bottom:30px;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.loc-chapter-num{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.loc-chapter-line{flex:0 0 56px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);opacity:.6}
.loc-chapter-lbl{
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);font-weight:600;
}

.loc-h{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.6vw,3.8rem);
  line-height:.96;
  letter-spacing:.012em;
  margin:0 0 22px;color:var(--bone);
}
.loc-h-1,.loc-h-2,.loc-h-3{display:block}
.loc-h-2 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold);position:relative;display:inline-block}
.loc-h-2 em::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-4px;
  height:2px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:2px;
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(212,175,55,.45);
}
.loc-h-3{color:var(--bone-dim);font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.06em;margin-top:6px}

/* meta row */
.loc-meta{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin:0 0 22px;
  padding:14px 18px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:8px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(212,175,55,.05),transparent 70%);
}
.loc-meta-pin{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;
}
.loc-meta-status{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  margin-left:auto;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);font-weight:600;
}
.loc-meta-dot{
  width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
  background:#5fd76a;
  box-shadow:0 0 8px #5fd76a;
  animation:pulse 1.8s infinite;
}
@media (max-width:560px){.loc-meta-status{margin-left:0}}

.loc-lede{
  color:var(--bone-dim);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;
  margin:0 0 32px;max-width:54ch;
}

/* contact cards */
.loc-cards{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:12px;
  margin-bottom:32px;
}
.loc-card{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  padding:16px 18px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0a0a0b,#070708);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:10px;
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.loc-card--wide{grid-column:1/-1}
.loc-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:0;
  background:var(--gold);
  transition:width .35s var(--ease);
}
.loc-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.loc-card:hover::before{width:3px}
.loc-card:hover .loc-card-val{color:var(--gold)}
.loc-card:hover .loc-card-arrow{color:var(--gold);transform:translate(3px,-3px)}

.loc-card-ico{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:9px;
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.12);
  color:var(--gold);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  flex-shrink:0;
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
.loc-card:hover .loc-card-ico{background:rgba(212,175,55,.22);transform:rotate(-6deg)}

.loc-card-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;flex:1;min-width:0}
.loc-card-lbl{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;
}
.loc-card-val{
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:.95rem;color:var(--bone);font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  transition:color .3s var(--ease);
  overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap;
}
.loc-card-arrow{
  color:var(--muted);flex-shrink:0;
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
@media (max-width:560px){.loc-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}.loc-card--wide{grid-column:auto}}

/* hours strip */
.loc-hours{
  margin-bottom:32px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:12px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(212,175,55,.04),transparent),#070708;
}
.loc-hours-head{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;
  padding:14px 20px;
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.08);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.loc-hours-lbl{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;
}
.loc-hours-tag{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);
  padding:5px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.4);border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.06);
}
.loc-hours-grid{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.loc-hours-row{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;
  padding:12px 20px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:background .25s;
}
.loc-hours-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.loc-hours-row:hover{background:rgba(212,175,55,.04)}
.loc-hours-day{
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:.84rem;color:var(--bone);font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.loc-hours-time{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.78rem;color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .loc-hours-row{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:4px;padding:14px 18px}
  .loc-hours-time{font-size:.74rem}
}

.loc-cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.loc-cta .btn svg{width:14px;height:14px}

/* RIGHT: cinematic map — stretches to match left column height */
.loc-map{
  position:relative;
  min-height:480px;
  background:#0a0a0b;
}
.loc-map iframe{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;
  border:0;
  filter:contrast(1.05) brightness(1) saturate(.95);
}
.loc-map::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,transparent 60%,rgba(5,5,5,.18));
}

/* corner brackets on map */
.loc-map-frame{
  position:absolute;width:36px;height:36px;
  border:1px solid var(--gold);
  z-index:3;pointer-events:none;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.4);
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
.loc-map-frame--tl{top:22px;left:22px;border-right:none;border-bottom:none}
.loc-map-frame--tr{top:22px;right:22px;border-left:none;border-bottom:none}
.loc-map-frame--bl{bottom:78px;left:22px;border-right:none;border-top:none}
.loc-map-frame--br{bottom:78px;right:22px;border-left:none;border-top:none}

/* OPEN NOW status badge */
.loc-map-status{
  position:absolute;top:30px;right:64px;z-index:4;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);font-weight:700;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.78);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid var(--gold);
  padding:9px 14px;border-radius:6px;
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.loc-map-status-dot{
  width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;
  background:#5fd76a;
  box-shadow:0 0 10px #5fd76a;
  animation:pulse 1.6s infinite;
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .loc-map-status{top:22px;right:54px;font-size:.55rem;padding:7px 11px}
  .loc-map-frame{width:26px;height:26px}
  .loc-map-frame--tl,.loc-map-frame--tr{top:14px}
  .loc-map-frame--tl,.loc-map-frame--bl{left:14px}
  .loc-map-frame--tr,.loc-map-frame--br{right:14px}
}

/* caption strip at bottom of map */
.loc-map-cap{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:4;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:14px 24px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(5,5,5,.96));
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.3);
}
.loc-map-cap-lbl{
  color:var(--ink);background:var(--gold);
  padding:5px 9px;border-radius:4px;
  font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.24em;
}
.loc-map-cap-text{color:var(--bone);flex:1;min-width:0;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap}
.loc-map-cap-coord{color:var(--gold)}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .loc-map{min-height:540px}
  .loc-map-cap{padding:12px 18px;gap:12px;font-size:.54rem;letter-spacing:.18em}
  .loc-map-cap-coord{display:none}
}
@media (max-width:1080px){.loc-map{min-height:520px}}

/* ==========================================================
   GLOBAL MOBILE POLISH — applied last so it overrides where needed
   ========================================================== */

/* overflow safety net — nothing should be able to blow out the viewport */
html,body{overflow-x:hidden;max-width:100%}
*{min-width:0}
img,video,svg,iframe{max-width:100%;height:auto}
.container{padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px}

/* prevent broken inline overrides from causing horizontal scroll */
section,div,main,header,footer{max-width:100%}

/* tablet breakpoint — 880px and below */
@media (max-width:880px){
  /* tighter section padding so content has room to breathe */
  section{padding:80px 0}
  .container{padding-left:22px;padding-right:22px}

  /* hero gets its own dedicated mobile block below — no padding override here */

  /* page heads on inner pages */
  .page-head{padding:160px 0 80px}

  /* welcome/intro section — drop the side gold rule that doesn't make sense vertically */
  .welcome{padding:90px 0}

  /* footer grid stacks */
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:36px}

  /* programs banner stays stacked (already done) */
  /* feature grid → 2 col (already done) */
}

/* small-phone breakpoint — 560px and below */
@media (max-width:560px){
  section{padding:64px 0}
  .container{padding-left:18px;padding-right:18px}

  /* HERO — mobile is fully owned by the dedicated mobile-hero block further down.
     Decorative elements only get hidden here so the section can collapse cleanly. */
  .hero-rail,.hero-tr,.hero-mono,.hero-tag,.hero-scroll{display:none}

  /* page-head on inner pages */
  .page-head{padding:130px 0 70px}
  .page-head h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,9vw,3rem)}
  .page-head-chapter{justify-content:flex-start;font-size:.6rem}
  .page-head-chapter-num{font-size:1.2rem}
  .page-head-chapter-line{flex-basis:32px}

  /* section heads */
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,8vw,2.6rem)}

  /* general h2 mobile cap */
  h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,7.5vw,2.6rem)}

  /* split layouts on inner pages stack cleanly */
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .split-img{order:-1}
  .split-img img{aspect-ratio:16/10;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 30%}

  /* footer collapses fully */
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;text-align:left}
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;gap:10px;text-align:center;font-size:.78rem}
  .footer{padding:60px 0 40px}

  /* generic btn — full width when stacked */
  .btn{padding:14px 22px;font-size:.78rem}

  /* contact form rows stack on phone */
  .form .row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}
  .form input,.form select,.form textarea{font-size:16px} /* prevents iOS zoom-on-focus */

  /* reviews — slightly tighter */
  .reviews{padding:70px 0}
  .review{flex:0 0 88vw;min-height:280px;padding:28px 22px 24px}

  /* programs banner CTA arrow + caption tighten */
  .program-banner{padding:30px 0;gap:24px}
  .program-banner-h{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,9vw,3.2rem)}
  .program-banner-media{aspect-ratio:16/11}
  .program-banner-caption{font-size:.52rem;padding:5px 8px;left:12px;bottom:12px}

  /* founders cinematic stack */
  .founders-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}

  /* schedule grid mobile */
  .schedule-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}
  .day{padding:24px 20px}
  .day--cta{padding:30px 22px}

  /* location section on home / inner pages */
  .loc{padding:70px 0}
  .loc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .loc-map{min-height:380px}
  .loc-h{font-size:clamp(2rem,8vw,2.8rem)}
  .loc-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px}
  .loc-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .loc-cta .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}

  /* marquee — slow down on mobile so it's less distracting + ensure no x-overflow */
  .marquee-track{animation-duration:32s !important}

  /* CTA strip — already tight, just bullet-proof the frame size */
  .cta-strip-frame{width:22px;height:22px}

  /* hide visual elements that don't add value on mobile */
  .welcome-figure-corner,
  .welcome-chapter-line,
  .founders-amp-line{display:none}

  /* welcome chapter strip */
  .welcome-chapter{flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.6rem;gap:8px}
  .welcome-chapter-loc{margin-left:0}

  /* gallery */
  .gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:6px}

  /* offer card on homepage */
  .offer{padding:80px 0 70px}
  .offer-inner{gap:36px}

  /* blog cards */
  .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
}

/* extra-tight tier for very narrow phones (≤380px) */
@media (max-width:380px){
  .container{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px}
  .hero{padding:130px 0 84px}
  .hero h1,.hero-h{font-size:clamp(2rem,12vw,2.8rem) !important}
  .nav-logo img{height:30px}
  .nav.scrolled .nav-logo img{height:28px}
  .gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ==========================================================
   COMPONENT-LEVEL MOBILE POLISH
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width:560px){
  /* Programs banner — image corner brackets shrink */
  .program-banner-frame{width:22px;height:22px}
  .program-banner-frame--tl{top:10px;left:10px}
  .program-banner-frame--br{bottom:10px;right:10px}
  .program-banner-pills li{font-size:.58rem;padding:7px 11px}

  /* CTA strip - tighten badge stack vertically */
  .cta-strip-pills{gap:6px}
  .cta-strip-pill{font-size:.58rem;padding:7px 11px}
  .cta-strip-btn{min-width:0;width:100%;font-size:.78rem;padding:18px 22px}
  .cta-strip-btn-ghost{width:100%;justify-content:center;font-size:.72rem;padding:14px 18px}
  .cta-strip-trust{font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.22em}

  /* Welcome offer card on homepage — keep stamp from overlapping content */
  .welcome-offer{padding:28px 22px 24px}
  .welcome-aside .welcome-offer-stamp{width:78px;height:78px;top:-18px;right:-10px}
  .welcome-offer-content{max-width:calc(100% - 50px)}

  /* Founder cards — tighter on small mobile */
  .founder-card-body{padding:24px 20px 22px}
  .founder-card-name{font-size:1.35rem}

  /* About + instructor cards */
  .instructors{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .instructor-img{aspect-ratio:4/5}

  /* FAQ */
  .faq summary{padding:18px 20px;font-size:.94rem;gap:14px}
  .faq-body{padding:0 20px 18px}

  /* Reviews carousel — softer mask edges on mobile so cards aren't half-cut */
  .reviews-track-wrap{
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 4%,#000 96%,transparent);
    mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 4%,#000 96%,transparent);
  }

  /* lead modal — already responsive but tighten one more time */
  .lead-modal-pitch-h{font-size:1.7rem}
  .lead-modal-head h2{font-size:1.6rem}

  /* offer card on homepage (the big gold panel) — better fit */
  .offer-card{padding:30px 22px 26px}
  .offer-card-stamp{width:84px;height:84px;top:-20px;right:-10px}
  .offer-card-stamp > span:first-child{font-size:1.6rem}
}

/* prevent tap-highlight color flashing harshly on iOS */
a,button,.feature,.lead-program-card,.program-banner,.day{
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(212,175,55,.15);
}

/* allow images to render with native crop on mobile portraits */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .instructor-img img{
    object-position:center top;
  }
  .welcome-figure img,
  .program-banner-media img,
  .cta-strip-bg img,
  .page-head-bg img{
    object-position:center 30%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   FINAL MOBILE POLISH PASS — last-line safeguards
   ========================================================== */

/* footer link rows — bigger tap targets on phone */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .footer ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
  .footer ul a{
    display:block;
    padding:6px 0;
    font-size:.94rem;
    line-height:1.5;
  }
  .footer h4{margin-bottom:14px}
  .footer .about{font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.65}
  .socials{justify-content:flex-start}
  .socials a{width:42px;height:42px}
}

/* contact page mobile tighten */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .contact-card{padding:26px 22px}
  .contact-row .ico{width:38px;height:38px}
  .contact-row .val{font-size:.94rem;word-break:break-word}
  .contact-row .lbl{font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.2em}
}

/* programs head wrapping */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .programs-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px;margin-bottom:40px}
  .programs-head-h{font-size:clamp(2rem,8.5vw,3rem)}
  .programs-head-lede{font-size:.95rem}
}

/* welcome offer card spacing on tiny phones */
@media (max-width:380px){
  .welcome-offer{padding:24px 18px 22px}
  .welcome-aside .welcome-offer-stamp{width:70px;height:70px;top:-16px;right:-8px}
  .welcome-aside .welcome-offer-stamp > span:first-child{font-size:1.4rem}
}

/* blog article body padding on mobile */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .article-body{padding:0}
  .article-body h2{font-size:1.7rem;margin-top:32px}
  .article-body p{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75}
  .article-body blockquote{padding-left:16px;font-size:1.05rem;margin:20px 0}
  .article-meta{flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;font-size:.7rem}
}

/* "schedule notes" section uses --simple grid which already stacks fine */
/* "your first month" steps uses --steps grid which already stacks fine */

/* extra small: any block with explicit large margin gets reduced */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .mt-5{margin-top:1.8rem !important}
  .mt-4{margin-top:1.4rem !important}
  .mt-3{margin-top:1rem !important}
  .gold-bar{width:50px}
  .section-head .gold-bar{margin:14px auto 18px}
}

/* prevent text from wrapping past viewport with long unbreakable words */
h1,h2,h3,h4,p,a,span{overflow-wrap:break-word;word-wrap:break-word}

/* ==========================================================
   IMAGE QUALITY · keep transformed/scaled images sharp
   ========================================================== */
img{image-rendering:auto}

/* Force GPU compositing on every image that scales or animates,
   so the browser rasterizes them once on their own layer instead
   of soft-interpolating them every frame */
.hero-bg img,
.page-head-bg img,
.cta-strip-bg img,
.offer-bg img,
.welcome-image img,
.welcome-figure img,
.program-banner-media img,
.program-card-img img,
.split-img img,
.founder-img img,
.founder-card-frame img,
.instructor-img img,
.gallery-item img,
.blog-card-img img{
  backface-visibility:hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
  -webkit-transform-style:preserve-3d;
  image-rendering:auto;
}

/* Avoid up-scaling beyond the source — keeps photos crisp */
.gallery-item img,
.blog-card-img img,
.program-card-img img,
.instructor-img img,
.split-img img,
.founder-card-frame img{
  image-rendering:-webkit-optimize-contrast;
}


/* ==========================================================
   BLOG IMAGERY · cinematic enhancement layer
   Premium framing + tonal grading for blog cards & hero photo
   ========================================================== */
.blog-card-img{
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
  background:#050505;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,.18);
}
.blog-card-img img{
  filter:contrast(1.08) saturate(1.12) brightness(1.04);
  transition:transform 1s var(--ease), filter .6s var(--ease);
}
.blog-card-img::before{
  /* subtle cinematic vignette + warm top glow */
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(140% 90% at 50% 10%, rgba(212,175,55,.10), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 55%, rgba(5,5,5,.45) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:2;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
  opacity:.9;
}
.blog-card-img::after{
  /* hairline gold frame on hover */
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:8px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:3;
  transition:border-color .5s var(--ease);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img{
  transform:scale(1.05) translateZ(0);
  filter:contrast(1.12) saturate(1.18) brightness(1.06);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img::after{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.45);
}

/* Hero photo at top of each article */
.article-hero{
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
  background:#050505;
  box-shadow:0 30px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.65), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,.22);
}
.article-hero img{
  filter:contrast(1.08) saturate(1.14) brightness(1.05);
  transition:filter .6s var(--ease);
}
.article-hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 8%, rgba(212,175,55,.12), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 60%, rgba(5,5,5,.40) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;z-index:2;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;opacity:.9;
}
.article-hero::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:10px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.16);
  pointer-events:none;z-index:3;
}


/* ==========================================================
   MOBILE HERO — dedicated consolidated block (homepage)
   Overrides desktop hero, kills 100vh, tightens everything
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width:880px){
  /* CRITICAL FIX: hero was display:flex (row) so the data bar
     became a sibling column eating half the width. Switching to
     display:block lets the data bar drop below the content. */
  .hero{
    display:block !important;
    min-height:auto !important;
    padding:130px 0 0 !important;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  /* inner content gets bottom padding (before the data bar) */
  .hero .container.hero-content{padding-bottom:60px !important}
  /* image cropping: shift focus higher so faces aren't cut */
  .hero-bg img{
    object-position:center 26% !important;
    animation:none !important;
    transform:scale(1) !important;
  }
  /* tone down the darken overlay — image was getting too dark on small screens */
  .hero-bg::after{
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,5,5,.78) 0%,rgba(5,5,5,.55) 35%,rgba(5,5,5,.65) 70%,rgba(5,5,5,.95) 100%) !important;
  }
  /* hide noisy decorative layers */
  .hero::before{display:none !important}
  .hero-frame{display:none !important}
  .hero-grain{display:none !important}

  /* container padding — comfortable left/right inset */
  .hero .container{padding:0 22px !important}

  /* content block */
  .hero-content{max-width:100%}

  /* eyebrow row */
  .hero-eyebrow-row{
    margin-bottom:20px;
    gap:10px;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow-rank{font-size:1.2rem !important}
  .hero-eyebrow-line{flex-basis:32px !important}
  .hero-eyebrow-text{
    font-size:.62rem !important;
    letter-spacing:.24em !important;
    flex:1;min-width:0;
  }

  /* headline — clean, no broken-grid offset on mobile */
  .hero h1.hero-h{
    font-size:clamp(3rem,12vw,4.6rem) !important;
    line-height:.9 !important;
    letter-spacing:.005em !important;
    margin:0 0 8px !important;
  }
  .hero h1.hero-h .hero-h-1{line-height:.9 !important}
  .hero h1.hero-h .hero-h-2{
    padding-left:0 !important;
    margin-top:2px !important;
    line-height:.9 !important;
  }
  .hero h1.hero-h .hero-h-2 em::after,
  .hero h1.hero-h .hero-h-2 em.gold::after{
    width:96px !important;height:3px !important;
    margin-top:18px !important;
  }

  /* sub paragraph */
  .hero .hero-sub{
    font-size:1rem !important;
    line-height:1.62 !important;
    margin:30px 0 26px !important;
    max-width:42ch !important;
    color:var(--bone-dim) !important;
  }
  .hero-sub strong{color:var(--bone) !important}

  /* CTA stack */
  .hero-cta{
    flex-direction:column !important;
    align-items:stretch !important;
    width:100%;
    max-width:380px;
    gap:10px !important;
  }
  .hero-cta .btn{
    width:100%;
    justify-content:center;
    padding:16px 22px !important;
    font-size:.8rem !important;
    letter-spacing:.16em;
  }

  /* DATA BAR — becomes its own clean strip below the hero */
  .hero-databar{
    position:relative !important;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,#050505,#08080a) !important;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    backdrop-filter:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;
    padding:22px 0 !important;
  }
  .hero-databar-inner{
    padding:0 22px !important;
    gap:22px 28px !important;
    justify-content:center !important;
    align-items:center;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .hero-databar-item{
    padding:0 !important;
    border-right:none !important;
    align-items:center !important;
    text-align:center !important;
    flex:0 0 auto;
    min-width:120px;
  }
  .hero-databar-item:last-of-type{border-right:none}
  .hero-databar-num{font-size:1.6rem !important}
  .hero-databar-num small{font-size:.8rem !important}
  .hero-databar-lbl{font-size:.55rem !important;letter-spacing:.2em !important}
  .hero-databar-link{
    margin:14px auto 0 !important;
    width:100%;
    justify-content:center;
    padding:12px 16px !important;
    font-size:.7rem !important;
  }
}

/* mid-phone tier */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero{padding:118px 0 0 !important}
  .hero .container{padding:0 18px !important}
  .hero .container.hero-content{padding-bottom:50px !important}

  .hero h1.hero-h{
    font-size:clamp(2.6rem,12.5vw,3.8rem) !important;
    line-height:.92 !important;
  }
  .hero h1.hero-h .hero-h-2 em::after,
  .hero h1.hero-h .hero-h-2 em.gold::after{
    width:80px !important;margin-top:14px !important;height:2px !important;
  }

  .hero .hero-sub{
    margin:24px 0 22px !important;
    font-size:.95rem !important;
  }

  .hero-databar-inner{padding:0 18px !important;gap:18px 24px !important;justify-content:center !important;align-items:center;text-align:center}
  .hero-databar-item{padding:0 !important;border-right:none !important;align-items:center !important;text-align:center !important;min-width:110px}
  .hero-databar-num{font-size:1.4rem !important}
  .hero-databar-lbl{font-size:.52rem !important}
}

/* tiny phones */
@media (max-width:380px){
  .hero{padding:108px 0 0 !important}
  .hero .container{padding:0 16px !important}
  .hero .container.hero-content{padding-bottom:42px !important}
  .hero h1.hero-h{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,12vw,3.1rem) !important}
  .hero-eyebrow-text{font-size:.58rem !important;letter-spacing:.2em !important}
  .hero .hero-sub{font-size:.92rem !important;line-height:1.6 !important}
  /* on very small screens, drop one databar item to keep layout clean */
  .hero-databar-inner{gap:12px !important}
  .hero-databar-item{padding-right:10px}
}

/* ==========================================================
   MOBILE REVIEWS — dedicated consolidated block
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width:880px){
  /* shrink the giant background quote watermarks — they're 38vw =
     way too dominant on small screens */
  .reviews::before{
    font-size:clamp(12rem,32vw,20rem) !important;
    top:8px;left:0;
    color:rgba(212,175,55,.025) !important;
  }
  .reviews::after{
    font-size:clamp(12rem,32vw,20rem) !important;
    bottom:-30px;right:0;
    color:rgba(212,175,55,.025) !important;
  }

  /* section padding */
  .reviews{padding:80px 0 !important}

  /* card decorative quote shrinks proportionally */
  .review::before{
    font-size:6rem !important;
    top:-8px;right:18px;
  }

  /* track sees the next card so user knows it's swipeable */
  .reviews-track-wrap{margin-top:40px !important}
}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .reviews{padding:64px 0 !important}

  /* tighter background watermarks */
  .reviews::before,
  .reviews::after{
    font-size:clamp(10rem,30vw,16rem) !important;
  }

  /* card sizing — one full card centered with a hint of the next one peeking */
  .review{
    flex:0 0 84vw !important;
    min-height:260px !important;
    padding:26px 22px 22px !important;
    gap:14px !important;
    border-radius:14px;
  }
  .review .stars{font-size:.96rem;letter-spacing:4px}
  .review .quote{
    font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.6;
  }
  .review::before{
    font-size:5rem !important;
    top:-6px;right:14px;
  }
  .review .reviewer{padding-top:14px;gap:12px}
  .review .avatar{width:42px;height:42px;font-size:1.1rem}
  .review .name{font-size:.94rem}
  .review .source{font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.18em}

  /* tighter gap between cards in the track on mobile */
  .reviews-track{gap:16px !important;padding:10px 0 !important}
  .reviews-track-wrap{margin-top:32px !important}

  /* less aggressive mask so cards aren't half-cut */
  .reviews-track-wrap{
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent) !important;
    mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent) !important;
  }

  /* progress indicator */
  .reviews-progress{margin:36px auto 0 !important}
}

@media (max-width:380px){
  .reviews{padding:54px 0 !important}
  .reviews::before,
  .reviews::after{font-size:clamp(8rem,28vw,12rem) !important}
  .review{
    flex:0 0 86vw !important;
    min-height:240px !important;
    padding:22px 20px 20px !important;
  }
  .review::before{font-size:4.5rem !important}
  .review .quote{font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.58}
}

/* ==========================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE CLEANUP — covers every remaining gap
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width:880px){
  /* OFFER section on homepage — single column, no padding-left offset */
  .offer{padding:90px 0 80px !important}
  .offer-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;gap:36px !important}
  .offer-h{
    font-size:clamp(2.4rem,9vw,3.6rem) !important;
    line-height:.95;
  }
  .offer-h-2{padding-left:0 !important}
  .offer-sub{font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.65;max-width:none}
  .offer-marker--tl,.offer-marker--tr{display:none}

  /* offer-card row label/value sit side by side (default), but tighter */
  .offer-card{padding:30px 24px 26px}
  .offer-card-lbl{font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.26em;min-width:54px}
  .offer-card-val{font-size:.92rem}
  .offer-card-stamp{width:84px;height:84px;top:-20px;right:-10px}
  .offer-card-stamp > span:first-child{font-size:1.6rem}
  .offer-card-stamp-sub{font-size:.45rem}

  /* FOUNDERS refined dual portrait */
  .founders{padding:90px 0 80px}
  .founders-stage{flex-direction:column}
  .founders-amp{display:none}
  .founder-card{margin:0}
  .founder-card-body{padding:28px 22px 24px}
  .founder-card-name{font-size:1.45rem}
  .founder-card-creds{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px}

  /* FOUNDERS ambient header strip */
  .founders-ambient{
    position:relative !important;
    top:auto !important;left:auto !important;right:auto !important;
    transform:none !important;
    padding:0 !important;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    font-size:.58rem;
    flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;
  }
  .founders-head{margin-top:8px}
  .founders-head-h{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,9vw,3.4rem) !important;line-height:.95}

  /* WHY section rows */
  .why-row{
    padding:22px 0 !important;
    gap:16px !important;
    grid-template-columns:auto 1fr !important;
  }
  .why-row-num{font-size:2rem !important}
  .why-row-h{font-size:1.2rem !important;letter-spacing:.04em}
  .why-row-p{font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.62}
  .why-row-meta{
    grid-column:1 / -1;
    margin-top:6px;
    font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.22em;
  }
  .why-foot{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:18px;
    padding-top:26px;
  }
  .why-foot .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .why-foot-line{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6}

  /* PROGRAM cards (used on programs.html + youth-jiu-jitsu.html) */
  .program-card{min-height:0}
  .program-card-img img{aspect-ratio:16/10;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 30%}

  /* LOCATION map and adjacent badges */
  .loc-map-status{
    top:14px;right:14px;
    padding:6px 10px;font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.18em;
  }
  .loc-map-cap{
    padding:12px 16px;gap:10px;font-size:.52rem;letter-spacing:.16em;
  }
  .loc-map-cap-coord{display:none}
  .loc-map-frame{display:none}

  /* SCHEDULE day cards */
  .day-type{font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.22em}
  .day h4{font-size:1.2rem}
  .day-cta-num{font-size:1.8rem !important}
  .day--cta h4{font-size:1.3rem !important}
  .day--cta p{font-size:.9rem !important}
  .day--cta .day-cta-btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;padding:14px 20px}

  /* FAQ */
  .faq summary{padding:18px 20px;font-size:1rem;gap:14px}
  .faq summary::after{font-size:1.4rem}
  .faq-body{padding:0 20px 18px}
  .faq-body p{font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.7}

  /* GALLERY items */
  .gallery-item{aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:8px}

  /* LIGHTBOX padding */
  .lightbox img{max-width:96vw;max-height:88vh}
  .lightbox-close{top:18px;right:18px;width:42px;height:42px;font-size:1.4rem}

  /* BLOG cards */
  .blog-card{border-radius:14px}
  .blog-card-img{aspect-ratio:16/10}
  .blog-card-body{padding:24px 22px}
  .blog-card-h{font-size:1.25rem;letter-spacing:.02em}
  .blog-card-meta{font-size:.65rem;letter-spacing:.2em}

  /* ARTICLE body on blog posts */
  .article-meta{
    flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;
    font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.18em;
    margin:14px 0 24px;
  }
  .article-hero{
    aspect-ratio:16/10;margin-bottom:30px;border-radius:12px;
  }
  .article-body{font-size:1rem}
  .article-body h2{font-size:1.55rem;margin:32px 0 12px;letter-spacing:.02em}
  .article-body h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin:24px 0 10px}
  .article-body p{line-height:1.78;font-size:1rem}
  .article-body blockquote{
    padding:8px 0 8px 16px;margin:22px 0;font-size:1.02rem;
  }
  .article-body ul{padding-left:18px}
  .tag-row{margin-top:24px}
  .tag-row .tag{font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.18em;padding:6px 12px}

  /* WELCOME OFFER card (homepage) — keep stamp from overlapping content */
  .welcome-offer-content{max-width:calc(100% - 60px)}
  .welcome-offer-title{font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1.05}
  .welcome-offer-sub{font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.55}
  .welcome-offer-btn{padding:14px 22px;font-size:.76rem}

  /* PROGRAMS HEAD (homepage and programs page) */
  .programs-head-lede{max-width:none;font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.65}

  /* SECTION HEAD on inner pages */
  .section-head p{font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.65}
  .section-head .gold-bar{margin:14px auto 18px}
}

/* phone-tier (≤560px) refinements */
@media (max-width:560px){
  /* OFFER section — even tighter */
  .offer{padding:70px 0 64px !important}
  .offer-h{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,9.5vw,3rem) !important}
  .offer-h-2 em::after{width:96px !important;height:2px !important;margin-top:14px !important}
  .offer-sub{font-size:.94rem}

  /* FOUNDER card — smallest mobile */
  .founder-card-body{padding:24px 18px 20px}
  .founder-card-name{font-size:1.3rem}
  .founder-card-creds{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px}
  .fcc-num{font-size:1.2rem}

  /* WHY rows */
  .why-row{padding:20px 0 !important;gap:12px !important}
  .why-row-num{font-size:1.7rem !important;align-self:flex-start;padding-top:4px}

  /* SCHEDULE — already collapses to 1-col at ≤460 (existing rule) */
  .schedule-grid{gap:12px}
  .day{padding:22px 20px}

  /* LOCATION map height refinement */
  .loc-map{min-height:340px}
  .loc-map-status{top:12px;right:12px}

  /* BLOG cards */
  .blog-card-img{aspect-ratio:16/11}
  .blog-card-body{padding:22px 20px}

  /* ARTICLE body */
  .article-body h2{font-size:1.4rem;margin:28px 0 10px}
  .article-body p{font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.78}
  .article-body blockquote{font-size:1rem}

  /* PROGRAMS BANNERS — caption hides on tiny phones */
  .program-banner-caption{display:none}
  .program-banner-pills{gap:6px}

  /* HERO CTAS already stack — bullet-proof for safari */
  .hero-cta{margin-left:0 !important;margin-right:0 !important}

  /* MARQUEE — smaller text on phones */
  .marquee-item{font-size:1rem}
  .marquee-item--big{font-size:1.4rem}
  .marquee-track{gap:20px}

  /* PROGRAMS HEAD ON HOMEPAGE */
  .programs-head{margin-bottom:32px}

  /* INSTRUCTORS (about page) */
  .instructor{padding:22px}
  .instructor h3{font-size:1.6rem}
  .instructor-body p{font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.7}

  /* PROGRAMS STACK gap tighter */
  .programs-stack{gap:40px}

  /* SCHEDULE notes (feature-grid--simple) — already responsive */
  .feature-grid--simple .feature{padding:24px 22px}

  /* CONTACT CARD inner */
  .contact-card .socials{margin-top:18px}
  .contact-card .socials a{width:40px;height:40px}

  /* AMB strip (the marquee-like text strip if present) */
  .amb-strip-track{animation-duration:32s}
}

@media (max-width:380px){
  .offer-card-stamp{width:74px;height:74px;top:-18px;right:-8px}
  .offer-card-stamp > span:first-child{font-size:1.4rem}
  .offer-card-stamp-sub{font-size:.42rem}
  .why-row-num{font-size:1.5rem !important}
  .why-row-h{font-size:1.1rem !important}
  .schedule-grid{gap:10px}
  .day{padding:20px 18px}
  .article-body{font-size:.95rem}
  .article-body h2{font-size:1.3rem}
  .article-hero{aspect-ratio:16/11;margin-bottom:24px}
  .blog-card-body{padding:20px 18px}
  .loc-map{min-height:300px}
}

/* ==========================================================
   FORM HONEYPOT — hidden from humans, visible to bots
   ========================================================== */
.form-hp{
  position:absolute !important;
  left:-9999px !important;
  top:-9999px !important;
  width:1px;height:1px;
  opacity:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  overflow:hidden;
  visibility:hidden;
}
.form-hp input{
  width:1px;height:1px;
  opacity:0;
}

/* ==========================================================
   LEAD MODAL — premium two-pane editorial layout
   ========================================================== */
.lead-modal{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1000;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  padding:24px;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .4s var(--ease),visibility .4s var(--ease);
}
.lead-modal.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto}
.lead-modal-backdrop{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:rgba(3,3,4,.82);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
}

/* CONTAINER — single-column, form-focused */
.lead-modal-container{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  width:100%;max-width:640px;
  max-height:92vh;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 320px at 100% 0%,rgba(212,175,55,.1),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 300px at 0% 100%,rgba(212,175,55,.05),transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(165deg,#0e0e10 0%,#0a0a0c 60%,#070708 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.4);
  border-radius:18px;
  box-shadow:
    0 60px 120px rgba(0,0,0,.8),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,.12),
    0 0 100px rgba(212,175,55,.14);
  transform:scale(.94) translateY(20px);
  opacity:0;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease),opacity .5s var(--ease);
}
.lead-modal.open .lead-modal-container{
  transform:scale(1) translateY(0);opacity:1;
}

/* gold corner brackets on the container */
.lead-modal-container::before,
.lead-modal-container::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  width:32px;height:32px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.55);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:3;
}
.lead-modal-container::before{
  top:18px;left:18px;
  border-right:0;border-bottom:0;
}
.lead-modal-container::after{
  bottom:18px;right:18px;
  border-left:0;border-top:0;
}

/* close button — fixed top-right of container */
.lead-modal-close{
  position:absolute;top:18px;right:18px;
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.7);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.35);
  color:var(--bone);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;z-index:10;
  transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.lead-modal-close:hover{
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.12);
  border-color:var(--gold);
  color:var(--gold);
  transform:rotate(90deg);
}
.lead-modal-close svg{width:16px;height:16px}

/* ===== FORM PANE (single column) ===== */
.lead-modal-form-wrap{
  padding:48px 44px;
  overflow-y:auto;
  max-height:92vh;
}
/* scrollbar */
.lead-modal-form-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar{width:6px}
.lead-modal-form-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:transparent}
.lead-modal-form-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.25);border-radius:3px;
}
.lead-modal-form-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{background:rgba(212,175,55,.45)}

/* header */
.lead-modal-head{
  margin-bottom:30px;
  padding-bottom:22px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.18);
}
.lead-modal-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.lead-modal-eyebrow::before{
  content:"";width:32px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);
}
.lead-modal-head h2{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem,3vw,2.6rem);
  letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;
  line-height:1;
  margin:0 0 12px;
  color:var(--bone);
}
.lead-modal-head p{
  margin:8px 0 0;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.6;
  max-width:46ch;
}

/* form */
.lead-modal-form{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:26px;
}

/* numbered field groups */
.lead-modal-field-group{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;
  padding-left:50px;
}
.lead-modal-group-num{
  position:absolute;left:0;top:-2px;
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(212,175,55,.18),rgba(212,175,55,.04));
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.45);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(212,175,55,.18);
}
.lead-modal-group-title{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.2rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);
  padding-top:6px;
  position:relative;
}
.lead-modal-group-title::after{
  content:"";display:block;
  width:36px;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),rgba(212,175,55,.05));
  margin-top:8px;border-radius:2px;
}

.lead-modal-row{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .lead-modal-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

.lead-modal-field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px}
.lead-modal-field label,
.lead-modal-label{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);font-weight:600;
}
.lead-modal-field input{
  width:100%;
  padding:13px 16px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.6);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:8px;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:.95rem;
  color:var(--bone);
  transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.lead-modal-field input::placeholder{color:var(--muted)}
.lead-modal-field input:focus{
  outline:none;
  border-color:var(--gold);
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.04);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(212,175,55,.12);
}
.lead-modal-field input:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown){
  border-color:rgba(255,80,80,.4);
}

/* PROGRAM CARDS */
.lead-program-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:10px;
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .lead-program-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
.lead-program-card{
  position:relative;
  display:block;
  padding:18px 18px 16px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.6);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:10px;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .3s var(--ease);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.lead-program-card input{
  position:absolute;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;width:0;height:0;
}
.lead-program-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.45);
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.05);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.lead-program-card-tag{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.54rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.lead-program-card-title{
  display:block;
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.15rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);
  line-height:1;
  margin-bottom:6px;
}
.lead-program-card-sub{
  display:block;
  font-size:.74rem;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  line-height:1.4;
}

/* selected state */
.lead-program-card:has(input:checked),
.lead-program-card.is-selected{
  border-color:var(--gold);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 280px 160px at 0% 100%,rgba(212,175,55,.18),transparent 70%),
    rgba(212,175,55,.08);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 30px rgba(212,175,55,.22),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,.4),
    0 0 28px rgba(212,175,55,.16);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.lead-program-card:has(input:checked) .lead-program-card-title,
.lead-program-card.is-selected .lead-program-card-title{color:var(--gold)}

/* checkmark indicator */
.lead-program-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:14px;right:14px;
  width:18px;height:18px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(212,175,55,.45);
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.5);
  transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.lead-program-card:has(input:checked)::after,
.lead-program-card.is-selected::after{
  border-color:var(--gold);
  background:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(212,175,55,.55),inset 0 0 0 4px var(--ink);
}

/* SUBMIT BUTTON — aggressive premium pill */
.lead-modal-submit{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;
  width:100%;
  margin-top:4px;
  padding:22px 30px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e6c14a 0%,#d4af37 50%,#b9962a 100%);
  color:var(--ink);
  border:2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:999px;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.94rem;
  cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 55px rgba(212,175,55,.45),
    0 0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,.12),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.32);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:all .4s var(--ease);
}
.lead-modal-submit::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.55) 50%,transparent 70%);
  transform:translateX(-110%);
  transition:transform .8s var(--ease);
}
.lead-modal-submit > *{position:relative;z-index:2}
.lead-modal-submit:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:
    0 34px 75px rgba(212,175,55,.6),
    0 0 0 8px rgba(212,175,55,.18),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.42);
}
.lead-modal-submit:hover::before{transform:translateX(110%)}
.lead-modal-submit svg{width:18px;height:18px;transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.lead-modal-submit:hover svg{transform:translateX(5px)}

/* footer disclaimer */
.lead-modal-foot{
  text-align:center;
  margin:0;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);
}

/* SUCCESS STATE */
.lead-modal-success{
  grid-column:1 / -1;
  text-align:center;
  padding:60px 40px;
}
.lead-modal-success-icon{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:88px;height:88px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(212,175,55,.22),rgba(212,175,55,.05));
  border:2px solid var(--gold);
  color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:26px;
  box-shadow:0 0 44px rgba(212,175,55,.4),inset 0 0 22px rgba(212,175,55,.16);
  animation:successPop .6s var(--ease);
}
.lead-modal-success-icon svg{width:38px;height:38px}
@keyframes successPop{
  0%{transform:scale(0);opacity:0}
  60%{transform:scale(1.15);opacity:1}
  100%{transform:scale(1)}
}
.lead-modal-success h3{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:2.4rem;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);
  margin:0 0 14px;
}
.lead-modal-success p{
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.65;
  margin:0 0 28px;
  max-width:42ch;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;
}
.lead-modal-success-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:14px 30px;
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--bone);
  border:1px solid rgba(245,245,245,.85);
  border-radius:999px;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.78rem;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.lead-modal-success-btn:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold);background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width:880px){
  .lead-modal{padding:16px}
  .lead-modal-container{
    max-width:560px;
    max-height:94vh;
  }
  .lead-modal-form-wrap{padding:42px 36px}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .lead-modal{padding:10px}
  .lead-modal-container{border-radius:14px}
  .lead-modal-container::before,
  .lead-modal-container::after{width:24px;height:24px;top:14px;left:14px}
  .lead-modal-container::after{top:auto;left:auto;bottom:14px;right:14px}
  .lead-modal-close{top:14px;right:14px;width:36px;height:36px}
  .lead-modal-form-wrap{padding:36px 22px 30px}
  .lead-modal-head{margin-bottom:24px;padding-bottom:18px}
  .lead-modal-head h2{font-size:1.7rem}
  .lead-modal-head p{font-size:.9rem}
  .lead-modal-field-group{padding-left:0}
  .lead-modal-group-num{
    position:relative;width:28px;height:28px;
    font-size:.78rem;
    margin-bottom:8px;
  }
  .lead-modal-group-title{padding-top:0}
  .lead-modal-submit{font-size:.84rem;padding:18px 22px}
  .lead-modal-success{padding:40px 20px}
  .lead-modal-success h3{font-size:1.9rem}
}

/* ====================================================== */
/* ==========  BOOKING PAGE — Calendar + Hero  ========== */
/* ====================================================== */

/* loading dots used inside the in-modal "redirecting" state */
.lead-modal-success-loading{
  display:inline-flex;gap:8px;justify-content:center;
  margin:0;
}
.lead-modal-success-loading .lmsl-dot{
  width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);
  opacity:.3;
  animation:lmslPulse 1.2s var(--ease) infinite;
}
.lead-modal-success-loading .lmsl-dot:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.15s}
.lead-modal-success-loading .lmsl-dot:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.3s}
@keyframes lmslPulse{
  0%,80%,100%{opacity:.25;transform:scale(.85)}
  40%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.1);box-shadow:0 0 14px var(--gold)}
}

/* ----- HERO ----- */
.booking-hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:170px 0 80px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--ink);
  isolation:isolate;
}
.booking-hero-bg{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
}
.booking-hero-bg img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;
  opacity:.22;
  filter:grayscale(60%) contrast(108%) brightness(.55);
  transform:scale(1.05);
}
.booking-hero-vignette{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(212,175,55,.08) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,5,.4) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,.85) 65%, var(--ink) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.booking-hero-grain{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255,255,255,.012) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px);
  mix-blend-mode:overlay;opacity:.5;
}
.booking-hero-glow{
  position:absolute;border-radius:50%;
  filter:blur(70px);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
}
.booking-hero-glow--a{
  top:-120px;left:-80px;
  width:380px;height:380px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,.16), transparent 70%);
}
.booking-hero-glow--b{
  bottom:-180px;right:-100px;
  width:460px;height:460px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,.1), transparent 70%);
}
.booking-hero-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  text-align:center;
  max-width:900px;
  margin:0 auto;
}

/* progress steps */
.booking-steps{
  list-style:none;
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  padding:0;margin:0 0 40px;
}
.booking-step{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:9px 18px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(10,10,11,.6);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.booking-step-num{
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.22em;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-weight:600;
}
.booking-step-lbl{
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-weight:600;
}
.booking-step.is-done{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.35);
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.06);
}
.booking-step.is-done .booking-step-num,
.booking-step.is-done .booking-step-lbl{color:var(--gold-soft)}
.booking-step.is-active{
  border-color:var(--gold);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,.18), rgba(212,175,55,.04));
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(212,175,55,.08),0 10px 30px -10px rgba(212,175,55,.4);
}
.booking-step.is-active .booking-step-num,
.booking-step.is-active .booking-step-lbl{color:var(--gold)}

/* marker */
.booking-hero-marker{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
.booking-hero-num{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.8rem;line-height:1;
  color:var(--gold);
  letter-spacing:.06em;
}
.booking-hero-line{
  width:54px;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity:.7;
}
.booking-hero-lbl{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.34em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;
}

.booking-hero-h{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 5.2vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height:.95;
  letter-spacing:.012em;
  color:var(--bone);
  margin:0 auto 26px;
  max-width:18ch;
}
.booking-hero-h .gold{color:var(--gold)}

.booking-hero-lede{
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  font-size:1.05rem;
  line-height:1.7;
  max-width:64ch;
  margin:0 auto 44px;
}

/* hero meta cards */
.booking-hero-meta{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:14px;
  max-width:840px;
  margin:0 auto;
}
.booking-meta-card{
  padding:22px 20px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,.85), rgba(7,7,8,.85));
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:8px;
  text-align:left;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;
  transition:border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.booking-meta-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity:.4;
}
.booking-meta-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.45);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.booking-meta-lbl{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;
}
.booking-meta-val{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.4rem;letter-spacing:.04em;line-height:1.1;
  color:var(--bone);
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.booking-meta-sub{
  font-size:.78rem;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  line-height:1.5;
}

/* ----- CALENDAR SECTION ----- */
.booking-cal-section{
  position:relative;
  padding:90px 0 80px;
  background:var(--ink);
}
.booking-cal-section::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;top:0;left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:80%;max-width:900px;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--line-2), transparent);
}
.booking-cal-head{
  text-align:center;
  max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 48px;
}
.booking-cal-eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.booking-cal-h{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  line-height:1;letter-spacing:.018em;
  color:var(--bone);
  margin:0 0 18px;
}
.booking-cal-h .gold{color:var(--gold)}
.booking-cal-rule{
  width:60px;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  margin:0 auto 18px;
}
.booking-cal-sub{
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.7;
  max-width:58ch;margin:0 auto;
}

/* program switcher */
.booking-switcher{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:12px;
  max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 36px;
}
.booking-switch-btn{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;gap:4px;
  padding:18px 20px;
  background:rgba(10,10,11,.7);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:8px;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  text-align:left;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.booking-switch-btn::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
  background:var(--gold);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.booking-switch-num{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.3em;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;
}
.booking-switch-name{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.18rem;letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--bone);
  text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1;
}
.booking-switch-age{
  font-size:.76rem;color:var(--bone-dim);
}
.booking-switch-btn:hover{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.5);
  background:rgba(10,10,11,.95);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.booking-switch-btn.is-active{
  border-color:var(--gold);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,.14), rgba(212,175,55,.02));
  box-shadow:0 14px 40px -16px rgba(212,175,55,.5),0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,.25);
}
.booking-switch-btn.is-active::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.booking-switch-btn.is-active .booking-switch-num{color:var(--gold)}
.booking-switch-btn.is-active .booking-switch-name{color:var(--bone)}

/* calendar stage */
.booking-cal-stage{
  position:relative;
  max-width:980px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:24px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,.85), rgba(7,7,8,.95));
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:12px;
  box-shadow:
    0 60px 120px -50px rgba(0,0,0,.8),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,.04),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.booking-cal-stage::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold) 35%, var(--gold) 65%, transparent);
  opacity:.55;
  z-index:2;
}

/* gold corner brackets */
.booking-cal-corner{
  position:absolute;width:22px;height:22px;
  border:1px solid var(--gold);
  opacity:.6;
  z-index:3;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.booking-cal-corner--tl{top:12px;left:12px;border-right:none;border-bottom:none}
.booking-cal-corner--tr{top:12px;right:12px;border-left:none;border-bottom:none}
.booking-cal-corner--bl{bottom:12px;left:12px;border-right:none;border-top:none}
.booking-cal-corner--br{bottom:12px;right:12px;border-left:none;border-top:none}

.booking-cal-frame{
  position:relative;
  background:#fff;
  border-radius:6px;
  overflow:hidden;
  min-height:780px;
}
.booking-cal-frame[hidden]{display:none}
.booking-cal-frame iframe{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  min-height:780px;
  border:none;
  background:#fff;
}

.booking-cal-foot{
  text-align:center;
  margin:32px auto 0;
  font-size:.9rem;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  max-width:60ch;
}
.booking-cal-foot a{
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:600;
  text-decoration:none;
  border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(212,175,55,.4);
  padding-bottom:1px;
  transition:border-color .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease);
}
.booking-cal-foot a:hover{
  color:var(--bone);
  border-bottom-color:var(--bone);
}

/* ----- EXPECT STRIP ----- */
.booking-expect{
  position:relative;
  padding:80px 0 100px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, #08080a 100%);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.booking-expect-head{
  text-align:center;
  max-width:680px;margin:0 auto 50px;
}
.booking-expect-eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.booking-expect h2{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  line-height:1;letter-spacing:.018em;
  margin:0;
}
.booking-expect-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap:18px;
}
.booking-expect-card{
  position:relative;
  padding:30px 26px 26px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,.85), rgba(7,7,8,.95));
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:10px;
  transition:all .4s var(--ease);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.booking-expect-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity:.5;
}
.booking-expect-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.4);
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
}
.booking-expect-num{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.9rem;line-height:1;
  color:var(--gold);
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.booking-expect-card h4{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.3rem;letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);
  margin:0 0 10px;
}
.booking-expect-card p{
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.65;
  margin:0;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE — booking page ===== */
@media (max-width:960px){
  .booking-hero{padding:140px 0 70px}
  .booking-hero-meta{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;max-width:560px}
  .booking-switcher{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
  .booking-switch-btn{padding:14px 14px}
  .booking-switch-name{font-size:1.04rem}
  .booking-switch-age{font-size:.72rem}
  .booking-expect-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
  .booking-cal-stage{padding:18px}
  .booking-cal-frame,
  .booking-cal-frame iframe{min-height:720px}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .booking-hero{padding:120px 0 60px}
  .booking-steps{gap:8px}
  .booking-step{padding:7px 12px}
  .booking-step-num,.booking-step-lbl{font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.2em}
  .booking-hero-num{font-size:1.5rem}
  .booking-hero-line{width:36px}
  .booking-hero-lbl{font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.26em}
  .booking-hero-h{font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 8.5vw, 2.6rem);margin-bottom:20px}
  .booking-hero-lede{font-size:.96rem;margin-bottom:34px}

  .booking-hero-meta{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    max-width:420px;
    gap:10px;
  }
  .booking-meta-card{padding:18px 18px}
  .booking-meta-val{font-size:1.25rem}

  .booking-cal-section{padding:60px 0 60px}
  .booking-cal-head{margin-bottom:32px}

  .booking-switcher{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    max-width:420px;
    gap:8px;
    margin-bottom:28px;
  }
  .booking-switch-btn{
    flex-direction:row;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    padding:14px 16px;
  }
  .booking-switch-num{flex:0 0 auto}
  .booking-switch-name{font-size:1.1rem;flex:1}
  .booking-switch-age{font-size:.74rem}

  .booking-cal-stage{padding:14px;border-radius:10px}
  .booking-cal-corner{width:16px;height:16px}
  .booking-cal-corner--tl{top:8px;left:8px}
  .booking-cal-corner--tr{top:8px;right:8px}
  .booking-cal-corner--bl{bottom:8px;left:8px}
  .booking-cal-corner--br{bottom:8px;right:8px}
  .booking-cal-frame,
  .booking-cal-frame iframe{min-height:680px}

  .booking-expect{padding:60px 0 80px}
  .booking-expect-head{margin-bottom:34px}
  .booking-expect-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px}
  .booking-expect-card{padding:24px 22px}
}
@media (max-width:420px){
  .booking-cal-frame,
  .booking-cal-frame iframe{min-height:640px}
}

/* ====================================================== */
/* ====  LOC --wide  ·  Full-width cinematic map    ====== */
/* ====================================================== */

.loc.loc--wide{
  padding:100px 0 90px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(212,175,55,.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    var(--ink);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  position:relative;
}

/* override the inherited two-column grid */
.loc.loc--wide .loc-grid{display:block}

/* ---- TOP — centered editorial header ---- */
.loc-wide-head{
  max-width:820px;
  margin:0 auto 56px;
  text-align:center;
}
.loc-chapter--centered{
  justify-content:center;
}
.loc-wide-h{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue','Oswald',Impact,sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.018em;
  color:var(--bone);
  margin:18px 0 22px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;
  align-items:center;
}
.loc-wide-h-1{display:block}
.loc-wide-h-2{
  display:block;
  font-size:.78em;
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  font-weight:400;
}
.loc-wide-h-2 em{font-style:normal}

.loc-meta--centered{
  justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.loc-wide-lede{
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  font-size:1.04rem;
  line-height:1.7;
  max-width:62ch;
  margin:0 auto;
}

/* ---- MIDDLE — full-width cinematic map ---- */
.loc-wide-map{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  height:clamp(420px, 56vh, 620px);
  margin:0 auto 56px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#0a0a0b;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:
    0 60px 120px -60px rgba(0,0,0,.9),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,.06);
  isolation:isolate;
}
.loc-wide-map iframe{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  width:100%;height:100%;
  border:none;
  filter:grayscale(28%) contrast(108%) brightness(.92);
  transition:filter .6s var(--ease);
}
.loc-wide-map:hover iframe{
  filter:grayscale(0%) contrast(102%) brightness(1);
}

/* gold L corner brackets */
.loc-wide-corner{
  position:absolute;
  width:32px;height:32px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--gold);
  z-index:3;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.85;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(212,175,55,.45));
}
.loc-wide-corner--tl{top:22px;left:22px;border-right:none;border-bottom:none}
.loc-wide-corner--tr{top:22px;right:22px;border-left:none;border-bottom:none}
.loc-wide-corner--bl{bottom:22px;left:22px;border-right:none;border-top:none}
.loc-wide-corner--br{bottom:22px;right:22px;border-left:none;border-top:none}

/* live status pill */
.loc-wide-map-status{
  position:absolute;
  top:30px;left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  z-index:4;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:10px 18px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.78);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.4);
  border-radius:999px;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:600;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.loc-wide-map-status-dot{
  width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--gold);
  animation:locWidePulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes locWidePulse{
  0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
  50%{opacity:.55;transform:scale(.85)}
}

/* caption stamp (bottom-right) */
.loc-wide-map-cap{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:30px;right:30px;
  z-index:4;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;
  padding:14px 18px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.82);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-left:2px solid var(--gold);
  text-align:right;
  box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.loc-wide-map-cap-lbl{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:600;
}
.loc-wide-map-cap-text{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:.94rem;letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--bone);
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.loc-wide-map-cap-coord{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.2em;
  color:var(--muted);
}

/* soft edge fade for cinematic look */
.loc-wide-map-fade{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 55%, rgba(5,5,5,.45) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,5,.18) 0%, transparent 30%, transparent 70%, rgba(5,5,5,.28) 100%);
}

/* ---- BOTTOM — horizontal action row ---- */
.loc-wide-actions{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap:14px;
  max-width:1180px;
  margin:0 auto;
}
.loc-wide-card{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;
  padding:22px 22px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,.85), rgba(7,7,8,.95));
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:10px;
  color:var(--bone);
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:all .4s var(--ease);
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.loc-wide-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,.08) 0%, transparent 45%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s var(--ease);
  z-index:0;
}
.loc-wide-card::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity:.35;transition:opacity .4s var(--ease);
  z-index:1;
}
.loc-wide-card > *{position:relative;z-index:2}
.loc-wide-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.5);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.7),0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,.18);
}
.loc-wide-card:hover::before{opacity:1}
.loc-wide-card:hover::after{opacity:.75}

.loc-wide-card-ico{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:46px;height:46px;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.25);
  border-radius:50%;
  color:var(--gold);
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
.loc-wide-card:hover .loc-wide-card-ico{
  background:var(--gold);
  color:var(--ink);
  border-color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(212,175,55,.55);
}

.loc-wide-card-body{
  flex:1;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;
  min-width:0;
}
.loc-wide-card-lbl{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:600;
}
.loc-wide-card-val{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.18rem;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.1;
  color:var(--bone);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;
}

.loc-wide-card-arrow{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  color:var(--muted);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease);
}
.loc-wide-card:hover .loc-wide-card-arrow{
  color:var(--gold);
  transform:translate(3px,-3px);
}

/* primary CTA variant (Get Directions) */
.loc-wide-card.loc-wide-card--cta{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,.22), rgba(212,175,55,.05));
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.55);
}
.loc-wide-card--cta::after{opacity:.7}
.loc-wide-card--cta .loc-wide-card-ico{
  background:var(--gold);
  color:var(--ink);
  border-color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(212,175,55,.5);
}
.loc-wide-card--cta:hover{
  border-color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -25px rgba(212,175,55,.45),0 0 0 1px var(--gold);
}
.loc-wide-card--cta .loc-wide-card-arrow{color:var(--gold)}

/* ---- RESPONSIVE ---- */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .loc.loc--wide{padding:80px 0 70px}
  .loc-wide-head{margin-bottom:44px}
  .loc-wide-map{height:clamp(360px, 50vh, 480px);margin-bottom:42px}
  .loc-wide-corner{width:24px;height:24px}
  .loc-wide-corner--tl{top:16px;left:16px}
  .loc-wide-corner--tr{top:16px;right:16px}
  .loc-wide-corner--bl{bottom:16px;left:16px}
  .loc-wide-corner--br{bottom:16px;right:16px}
  .loc-wide-map-cap{bottom:18px;right:18px;padding:12px 14px}
  .loc-wide-map-cap-text{font-size:.84rem}
  .loc-wide-actions{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:12px;
  }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .loc.loc--wide{padding:64px 0 64px}
  .loc-wide-head{margin-bottom:34px}
  .loc-wide-h{font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 8vw, 2.6rem);margin:14px 0 18px}
  .loc-wide-lede{font-size:.96rem}

  .loc-wide-map{
    height:clamp(320px, 60vh, 420px);
    margin-bottom:32px;
  }
  .loc-wide-corner{width:18px;height:18px}
  .loc-wide-corner--tl{top:10px;left:10px}
  .loc-wide-corner--tr{top:10px;right:10px}
  .loc-wide-corner--bl{bottom:10px;left:10px}
  .loc-wide-corner--br{bottom:10px;right:10px}
  .loc-wide-map-status{
    top:18px;
    padding:8px 14px;
    font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.22em;
  }
  .loc-wide-map-cap{
    bottom:14px;right:auto;left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    text-align:center;
    border-left:none;
    border-top:2px solid var(--gold);
    padding:10px 14px;
  }
  .loc-wide-map-cap-text{font-size:.78rem}
  .loc-wide-map-cap-coord{font-size:.56rem}

  .loc-wide-actions{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:10px;
  }
  .loc-wide-card{padding:18px 18px}
  .loc-wide-card-ico{width:42px;height:42px}
  .loc-wide-card-val{font-size:1.08rem}
}

/* ====================================================== */
/* ====  INSTRUCTORS — combined feature + bios layout === */
/* ====================================================== */

/* feature image — large landscape frame, both brothers together */
.instructors-feature{
  margin:0 auto 48px;
  max-width:1080px;
}
.instructors-feature-frame{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  /* tall enough for full body + headroom on desktop, never crops heads */
  aspect-ratio:16/11;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#0a0a0b;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:
    0 60px 120px -50px rgba(0,0,0,.85),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,.06),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  isolation:isolate;
}
.instructors-feature-frame::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold) 35%, var(--gold) 65%, transparent);
  opacity:.55;
  z-index:3;
}
.instructors-feature-frame img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  /* anchored just below the top so heads are always visible
     with a little breathing room above */
  object-position:center 22%;
  display:block;
  transition:transform .9s var(--ease);
  image-rendering:-webkit-optimize-contrast;
}
.instructors-feature-frame:hover img{
  transform:scale(1.02);
}

/* gold L corner brackets */
.instructors-feature-corner{
  position:absolute;
  width:30px;height:30px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--gold);
  z-index:4;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.8;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,.4));
}
.instructors-feature-corner--tl{top:20px;left:20px;border-right:none;border-bottom:none}
.instructors-feature-corner--tr{top:20px;right:20px;border-left:none;border-bottom:none}
.instructors-feature-corner--bl{bottom:20px;left:20px;border-right:none;border-top:none}
.instructors-feature-corner--br{bottom:20px;right:20px;border-left:none;border-top:none}

/* caption stamp (bottom-right) */
.instructors-feature-caption{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:30px;left:30px;
  z-index:4;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;
  padding:14px 18px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.82);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-left:2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.instructors-feature-caption-lbl{
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:600;
}
.instructors-feature-caption-text{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:.94rem;letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--bone);
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* two-up bios */
.instructors-bios{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:32px;
  max-width:1080px;
  margin:0 auto;
}
.instructor-bio{
  position:relative;
  padding:36px 32px 34px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,.85), rgba(7,7,8,.95));
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:8px;
  transition:all .4s var(--ease);
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.instructor-bio::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity:.45;
  z-index:1;
}
.instructor-bio:hover{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.35);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
}
.instructor-bio-num{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.instructor-bio h3{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem);
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  line-height:1;
  margin:0 0 8px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone);
}
.instructor-bio .role{
  display:block;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:600;
}
.instructor-bio-divider{
  width:54px;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  margin:20px 0;
  opacity:.85;
}
.instructor-bio p{
  color:var(--bone-dim);
  font-size:.96rem;
  line-height:1.75;
  margin:0;
}

/* ---- RESPONSIVE ---- */
@media (max-width:880px){
  .instructors-feature-frame{aspect-ratio:4/5;}
  .instructors-feature-frame img{object-position:center 18%;}
  .instructors-feature-corner{width:22px;height:22px}
  .instructors-feature-corner--tl{top:14px;left:14px}
  .instructors-feature-corner--tr{top:14px;right:14px}
  .instructors-feature-corner--bl{bottom:14px;left:14px}
  .instructors-feature-corner--br{bottom:14px;right:14px}
  .instructors-feature-caption{
    bottom:18px;left:18px;padding:11px 14px;
  }
  .instructors-feature-caption-text{font-size:.82rem}
  .instructors-bios{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:18px;
  }
  .instructor-bio{padding:30px 26px 28px}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .instructors-feature{margin-bottom:36px}
  .instructors-feature-frame{aspect-ratio:3/4;}
  .instructors-feature-frame img{object-position:center 15%;}
  .instructors-feature-corner{width:18px;height:18px}
  .instructors-feature-corner--tl{top:10px;left:10px}
  .instructors-feature-corner--tr{top:10px;right:10px}
  .instructors-feature-corner--bl{bottom:10px;left:10px}
  .instructors-feature-corner--br{bottom:10px;right:10px}
  .instructors-feature-caption{
    bottom:14px;left:14px;
    padding:9px 12px;
  }
  .instructors-feature-caption-lbl{font-size:.52rem;letter-spacing:.26em}
  .instructors-feature-caption-text{font-size:.74rem}
}

/* ====================================================== */
/* ====  HOMEPAGE FOUNDERS — bio-only stage variant  ===== */
/* ====================================================== */

/* When the founders stage holds two bio-only cards (no image frame),
   render them as a side-by-side grid instead of stacked alternating rows. */
.founders-stage--bios{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:32px;
  flex-direction:initial;
  max-width:1080px;
  margin:0 auto;
}

/* Override .founder-card's flex behaviour for the bio-only variant —
   it no longer needs to align with an image strip. */
.founder-card--bio-only{
  display:block;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,.85), rgba(7,7,8,.95));
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:8px;
  transition:border-color .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.founder-card--bio-only::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity:.45;
  z-index:1;
}
.founder-card--bio-only{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.founder-card--bio-only:hover{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.4);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
}
/* the inner body needs to sit above the watermark; keep its existing rules but
   ensure the card has consistent padding for the bio-only state. */
.founder-card--bio-only .founder-card-body{
  padding:36px 36px 34px;
  min-height:auto;
}

@media (max-width:880px){
  .founders-stage--bios{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:18px;
  }
  .founder-card--bio-only .founder-card-body{
    padding:30px 26px 28px;
  }
}