/* =========================================================
   ENHANCEMENT LAYER — senior-dev polish pass
   Loaded after style.css so it refines the base system.
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- Global niceties ---- */
html { scroll-padding-top: 92px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
::selection { background: rgba(201,162,39,0.28); color: var(--text); }
.dark ::selection, .hero ::selection, .page-hero ::selection { color:#fff; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 6px; }
.btn:focus-visible { outline-offset: 4px; }
body.no-scroll { overflow: hidden; }

/* Custom scrollbar */
* { scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--gold) transparent; }
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 11px; height: 11px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--paper); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: linear-gradient(var(--gold-2), var(--gold-deep)); border-radius: 100px; border: 3px solid var(--paper); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--gold); }

/* Skip link */
.skip-link { position: fixed; top: -60px; left: 16px; z-index: 200; background: var(--ink); color:#fff;
  padding: 11px 18px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 14px; font-weight:600; transition: top .25s var(--ease); }
.skip-link:focus { top: 16px; }

/* ---- Page-load entrance ---- */
body:not(.is-ready) .hero h1,
body:not(.is-ready) .hero .hsub,
body:not(.is-ready) .hero-actions,
body:not(.is-ready) .page-hero h1 { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
.hero h1, .hero .hsub, .hero-actions, .page-hero h1 {
  transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease);
}
.hero .hsub { transition-delay: .1s; } .hero-actions { transition-delay: .2s; }

/* ---- Scroll progress bar ---- */
.scroll-progress { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; z-index: 150; pointer-events: none; }
.scroll-progress i { display:block; height:100%; width:100%; transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  background: var(--gold-grad); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201,162,39,0.7); }

/* ---- Back-to-top ---- */
.to-top { position: fixed; right: 26px; bottom: 26px; z-index: 90; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; background: var(--ink); color:#fff; font-size: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(.8); pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease), background .3s; }
.to-top.show { opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
.to-top:hover { background: var(--gold-deep); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ---- Animated gradient text shimmer ---- */
.gold-text { background-size: 200% auto; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .hero .gold-text, .page-hero .gold-text, .cta-inner .gold-text { animation: shimmer 6s linear infinite; }
}
@keyframes shimmer { to { background-position: 200% center; } }

/* ---- Button shine sweep + ripple ---- */
.btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn::before { content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:-120%; width:60%; height:100%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg); transition: left .7s var(--ease); pointer-events:none; }
.btn:hover::before { left: 140%; }
.btn-ghost::before { background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(201,162,39,0.25), transparent); }
.ripple { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0);
  width: 12px; height: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); pointer-events: none;
  animation: ripple .65s var(--ease) forwards; }
.btn-ghost .ripple, .nav.on-dark .ripple { background: rgba(201,162,39,0.45); }
@keyframes ripple { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(28); opacity: 0; } }

/* ---- Card tilt smoothing ---- */
.svc, .card, .res-card, .quote, .plan { transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform; }

/* ---- Hero particles canvas ---- */
.hero-bg { will-change: transform; }
.hero-particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.hero .wrap, .page-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.score-card { will-change: transform; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s; }

/* ---- Section seam glow ---- */
.dark::after { content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; height:1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,162,39,0.5), transparent); opacity:.6; }

/* ---- Pill shine ---- */
.pill { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.pill::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.35), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-120%) skewX(-20deg); animation: pillshine 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.dark .pill::after { background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(232,199,102,0.3), transparent); }
@keyframes pillshine { 0%,70%{ transform: translateX(-120%) skewX(-20deg);} 100%{ transform: translateX(220%) skewX(-20deg);} }

/* ---- Logo strip + service icon micro-interactions ---- */
.logos .marks b { transition: color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease); cursor: default; }
.logos .marks b:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.svc .ico, .card .ico { transition: transform .4s var(--ease), background .3s; }
.svc:hover .ico, .card:hover .ico { transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-4deg); }

/* ---- Form invalid state ---- */
.field input.invalid, .field select.invalid { border-color: #e0563f !important; background: #fdf2f0; }
.field input.invalid::placeholder { color: #e0563f; }
.btn[disabled] { opacity: .7; cursor: progress; }
.field input:hover, .field select:hover, .field textarea:hover { border-color: #cdd6e0; }
.field label .opt { color: var(--text-mute); font-weight: 500; }
.consent-check { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; margin: 4px 0 2px; font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text-soft); cursor: pointer; }
.consent-check input[type="checkbox"] { flex: none; width: 18px; height: 18px; margin-top: 2px; accent-color: var(--gold-deep); cursor: pointer; }
.consent-check.invalid span { color: #e0563f; }
.consent-check a { color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; }

/* Framed content image used across interior pages */
.media-shot { margin: 0; border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; background: #efe9dd; }
.media-shot img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.media-shot:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.dark .media-shot { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.media-shot.tall { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
.media-shot.wide { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }

/* Hero rotating pain-point hook */
.hero-hook { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hh-dash { flex: none; width: 40px; height: 2px; margin-top: 15px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.hero-rotate { position: relative; flex: 1; min-width: 0; min-height: 2.7em; }
.hr-item { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 100%; margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 24px);
  line-height: 1.28; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--gold-2);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); transition: opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease); pointer-events: none; }
.hr-item.is-active { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.hero-microtrust { margin: -14px 0 30px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--on-dark-soft); letter-spacing: .1px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .hero-rotate { min-height: 3.4em; } .hero-microtrust { font-size: 12.5px; } }

/* Interior page banner (image + navy overlay + centered title) */
.page-banner { position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; color: #fff;
  padding: 200px 0 96px; background: var(--ink); }
.page-banner::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: var(--banner-img);
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; opacity: .38; transform: scale(1.04); }
.page-banner::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,31,61,0.74) 0%, rgba(10,31,61,0.86) 60%, rgba(10,31,61,0.94) 100%); }
.page-banner .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 940px; }
.page-banner h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(38px, 5.6vw, 68px); line-height: 1.05; margin: 12px 0 16px; }
.page-banner p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; }
.pb-crumb { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .3px; color: var(--on-dark-soft); text-transform: uppercase; }
.pb-crumb a { color: #fff; opacity: .9; transition: color .25s; }
.pb-crumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-2); }
.pb-crumb span { opacity: .5; }
.pb-logo { height: 84px; width: auto; margin: 0 auto 22px; display: block; filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4)); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .page-banner { padding: 150px 0 66px; } .pb-logo { height: 64px; } }

/* Contact method cards */
.contact-methods { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-top: 26px; }
.contact-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 18px; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px; background: var(--white); text-decoration: none; color: inherit; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
a.contact-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.40); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.contact-card .cc-ic { flex: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 20px; background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold-deep); }
.contact-card b { display: block; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.2; }
.contact-card small { color: var(--text-mute); font-size: 13.5px; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .contact-methods { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Clickable service cards */
.svc-link { display: block; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.svc-more { display: inline-block; margin-top: 14px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.dark .svc-more { color: var(--gold-2); }
.svc-link:hover .svc-more { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---- Mobile burger morph + menu animation ---- */
.burger span { transform-origin: center; }
.burger.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.burger.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav-links.mobile-open { animation: menuIn .45s var(--ease); }
  .nav-links.mobile-open a { animation: menuItem .5s var(--ease) backwards; }
  .nav-links.mobile-open a:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.06s;}
  .nav-links.mobile-open a:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.12s;}
  .nav-links.mobile-open a:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.18s;}
  .nav-links.mobile-open a:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.24s;}
  .nav-links.mobile-open a:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.30s;}
}
@keyframes menuIn { from { opacity:0; } to { opacity:1; } }
@keyframes menuItem { from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(16px); } to { opacity:1; transform:none; } }

/* ---- Plan featured glow + result hover ---- */
.plan.featured { overflow: hidden; }
.plan.featured::after { content:""; position:absolute; top:-40%; right:-30%; width:60%; height:120%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,39,0.22), transparent 70%); pointer-events:none; }
.res-card .box.to { transition: box-shadow .4s; }
.res-card:hover .box.to { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,162,39,0.5), var(--shadow-sm); }

/* ---- Reduced motion ---- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .hero-particles { display: none; }
}

/* ---- Print ---- */
@media print {
  .nav, .to-top, .scroll-progress, .hero-particles, .burger { display: none !important; }
  body { background:#fff; color:#000; }
}

/* =========================================================
   FLOURISH PASS — hand-drawn underline, floating hero,
   proof chips, results ticker
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- Hand-drawn underline accent ---- */
.ul { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.ul .ul-stroke { position: absolute; left: -3%; bottom: -0.30em; width: 106%; height: 0.52em;
  overflow: visible; pointer-events: none; }
.ul .ul-stroke path { fill: none; stroke: url(#ulGrad); stroke-width: 5; stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 1; stroke-dashoffset: 1; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1s var(--ease); }
.ul .ul-stroke .ul-2 { stroke-width: 3.4; opacity: .65; transition-delay: .2s; }
.ul.drawn .ul-stroke path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }

/* ---- Proof chips (hero) ---- */
.proof-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 22px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.proof-chips span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--on-dark-soft); }
.proof-chips span::before { content: "✓"; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 6px; background: rgba(201,162,39,0.16); color: var(--gold-2); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; }

/* ---- Hero visual + floating cards ---- */
.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.float-card { position: absolute; z-index: 4; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px;
  background: #fff; color: var(--text); border-radius: 14px; padding: 13px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.55); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.float-card small { display: block; color: var(--text-mute); font-weight: 500; font-size: 11.5px; margin-top: 2px; }
.float-card .ic { flex: none; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 9px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 15px; }
.f-toast { left: -38px; bottom: 54px; animation: floaty 5.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.f-toast .ic { background: #e7f7ee; color: #1b8a4f; }
.f-rating { right: -26px; top: 36px; animation: floaty 6.5s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
.f-rating .ic { background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold-deep); }
@keyframes floaty { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-13px); } }

/* ---- Results ticker ---- */
.ticker { background: var(--ink-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  overflow: hidden; padding: 16px 0; position: relative; }
.ticker::before, .ticker::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 90px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
.ticker::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink-2), transparent); }
.ticker::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--ink-2), transparent); }
.ticker-track { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: tickerscroll 36s linear infinite; }
.ticker:hover .ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker-track .ti { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 0 30px; white-space: nowrap;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark); color: var(--on-dark-soft); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500; }
.ticker-track .ti b { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; color: #fff; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; }
.ticker-track .ti .up { color: #57c98a; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; background: rgba(87,201,138,0.12);
  padding: 2px 9px; border-radius: 100px; }
@keyframes tickerscroll { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .float-card { display: none; }
  .hero-visual { max-width: 440px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   THE LEGACY METHOD — premium timeline
   ========================================================= */
.method-section { background:
  radial-gradient(700px 400px at 80% 0%, rgba(201,162,39,0.06), transparent 60%), var(--white); }
.method { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 26px; margin-top: 56px; }

/* connecting rail (fills on scroll) */
.method-rail { position: absolute; top: 37px; left: 12.5%; right: 12.5%; height: 3px;
  background: rgba(201,162,39,0.20); border-radius: 100px; overflow: hidden; }
.method-rail i { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--gold-grad); transition: width 1.8s var(--ease); box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(201,162,39,0.6); }
.method.in .method-rail i { width: 100%; }

/* step card */
.mstep { position: relative; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 60px 26px 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s, border-color .45s; }
.mstep::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
  background: var(--gold-grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.mstep:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.3); }
.mstep:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* node medallion */
.mstep-node { position: absolute; top: 6px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--gold-grad); color: #1c1505; border: 4px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); transition: transform .45s var(--ease); z-index: 2; }
.mstep:hover .mstep-node { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg); }
.mstep-num { position: absolute; top: -7px; right: -7px; width: 25px; height: 25px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 2.5px solid var(--white); }

/* text */
.mstep-phase { display: inline-block; font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 1.6px; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.mstep h4 { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.mstep p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.mstep-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-mute);
  padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.mstep-meta::before { content: "✦"; color: var(--gold); }

/* method CTA */
.method-cta { margin-top: 50px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px; text-align: center; }
.method-cta-note { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-mute); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .method { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px 24px; }
  .method-rail { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .method { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   PREMIUM HEADER — utility top-bar + glass nav + dropdown
   ========================================================= */
.site-header { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s; }
.site-header.scrolled { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.86); backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(150%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -18px rgba(12,22,34,0.30); }

/* top utility bar */
.topbar { overflow: hidden; max-height: 52px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  transition: max-height .45s var(--ease), opacity .35s, border-color .35s; }
.site-header.scrolled .topbar { max-height: 0; opacity: 0; border-color: transparent; }
.topbar-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding: 9px 0; font-size: 13px; }
.topbar, .topbar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.74); }
.topbar a:hover { color: #fff; }
.tb-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.tb-stars { color: var(--gold-2); letter-spacing: 1px; }
.tb-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.tb-right a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.tb-div { width: 1px; height: 13px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }

/* nav row */
.site-header .nav { position: static; display: block; padding: 0; background: none; border: none; backdrop-filter: none; box-shadow: none; }
.nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; padding: 17px 0; transition: padding .35s var(--ease); }
.site-header.scrolled .nav-inner { padding: 11px 0; }

/* brand */
.site-header .brand-name { color: #fff; transition: color .35s; }
.site-header .brand-name small { color: var(--gold-2); }
.site-header.scrolled .brand-name { color: var(--text); }
.site-header.scrolled .brand-name small { color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* links */
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; }
.nav-links > a, .nav-dd-btn { position: relative; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); transition: color .3s; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-links > a:hover, .nav-dd-btn:hover, .nav-links > a.active { color: #fff; }
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links > a, .site-header.scrolled .nav-dd-btn { color: var(--text-soft); }
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links > a:hover, .site-header.scrolled .nav-dd-btn:hover, .site-header.scrolled .nav-links > a.active { color: var(--text); }
.nav-links > a::after, .nav-dd-btn::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -6px; height: 2px; width: 0; background: var(--gold-grad); border-radius: 2px; transition: width .3s var(--ease); }
.nav-links > a:hover::after, .nav-links > a.active::after, .nav-item-dd:hover .nav-dd-btn::after { width: 100%; }
/* Services dropdown trigger: match sibling nav links (override style.css .nav-links a) */
.nav-links .nav-dd-btn { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
.nav-links .nav-dd-btn:hover, .nav-item-dd:hover .nav-dd-btn { color: #fff; }
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links .nav-dd-btn { color: var(--text-soft); }
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links .nav-dd-btn:hover, .site-header.scrolled .nav-item-dd:hover .nav-dd-btn { color: var(--text); }

/* dropdown */
.nav-item-dd { position: relative; }
.nav-item-dd::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%; height: 18px; }
.caret { display: inline-block; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-right: 2px solid currentColor; border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(-1px,-2px); transition: transform .3s var(--ease); margin-left: 5px; vertical-align: middle; }
.nav-item-dd:hover .caret { transform: rotate(225deg) translate(-1px,-1px); }
.nav-dd-menu { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 16px); left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, 10px); width: 322px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 10px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease); }
.nav-item-dd:hover .nav-dd-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
.nav-dd-menu::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -7px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width: 13px; height: 13px; background: #fff; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.nav-dd-menu a { display: block; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 11px; color: var(--text) !important; transition: background .2s; }
.nav-dd-menu a::after { display: none; }
.nav-dd-menu a:hover { background: var(--paper); }
.nav-dd-menu a b { display: block; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.nav-dd-menu a span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-mute); }

/* cta + phone */
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.nav-phone { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); white-space: nowrap; }
.site-header.scrolled .nav-phone { color: var(--text-soft); }
.nav-phone:hover { color: var(--gold-2); }
.site-header.scrolled .nav-phone:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* burger color */
.site-header .burger span { background: #fff; }
.site-header.scrolled .burger span { background: var(--text); }

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .nav-links { gap: 22px; } .tb-hours { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .topbar { display: none; } .nav-phone { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav-inner { padding: 12px 0; }
  .site-header .nav-links { display: none; }
  .site-header .nav-links.mobile-open { display: flex; position: fixed; inset: 0; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px; background: var(--white); z-index: 100; padding: 80px 30px; }
  .site-header .nav-links.mobile-open > a, .site-header .nav-links.mobile-open .nav-dd-btn {
    color: var(--text); font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; }
  .site-header .nav-links.mobile-open > a::after { display: none; }
  .nav-links.mobile-open .nav-item-dd { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .nav-links.mobile-open .nav-dd-menu { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; width: auto;
    box-shadow: none; border: none; background: var(--paper); margin-top: 14px; }
  .nav-links.mobile-open .nav-dd-menu::before { display: none; }
  .nav-links.mobile-open .caret { display: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   THE LEGACY METHOD — v2 depth & detail
   ========================================================= */
/* keep text above the ghost number */
.mstep-phase, .mstep h4, .mstep p, .mstep-meta { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* giant ghost number watermark */
.mstep::after { content: attr(data-n); position: absolute; right: 12px; bottom: 4px; z-index: 0;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 118px; line-height: .8;
  letter-spacing: -5px; color: rgba(201,162,39,0.07); pointer-events: none; }
.mstep:hover::after { color: rgba(201,162,39,0.12); }

/* soft gold wash + lift on hover */
.mstep { background: linear-gradient(170deg, #ffffff, #ffffff); transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s, border-color .45s, background .45s; }
.mstep:hover { background: linear-gradient(170deg, #fffdf5, #ffffff); box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -28px rgba(154,116,20,0.40); }

/* phase as a pill badge */
.mstep-phase { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--gold-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.28); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.mstep-phase::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,162,39,0.18); }

/* pulsing halo on the node */
.mstep-node::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,162,39,0.45); animation: nodePulse 2.9s ease-out infinite; }
.mstep:nth-child(3) .mstep-node::after { animation-delay: .6s; }
.mstep:nth-child(4) .mstep-node::after { animation-delay: .9s; }
.mstep:nth-child(5) .mstep-node::after { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes nodePulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,162,39,0.45); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(201,162,39,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,162,39,0); }
}

/* leading light that rides the filling rail */
.method-rail i { position: relative; }
.method-rail i::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 50%; width: 11px; height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 14px 3px var(--gold-2); transform: translate(50%, -50%); }

/* richer meta footer */
.mstep-meta { transition: color .35s, border-color .35s; }
.mstep:hover .mstep-meta { color: var(--gold-deep); border-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.40); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .mstep-node::after, .method-rail i::after { animation: none; } }

/* =========================================================
   THE LEGACY METHOD — true vertical timeline on mobile
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .method { display: block; position: relative; padding-left: 62px; margin-top: 16px; }
  .method-rail { display: none; }

  /* vertical connecting line that fills on scroll */
  .method::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 24px; top: 8px; bottom: 16px; width: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-2), var(--gold) 40%, rgba(201,162,39,0.12));
    transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; transition: transform 1.25s var(--ease); }
  .method.in::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

  /* steps become open timeline rows (no boxes) */
  .mstep { background: none; border: none; box-shadow: none; border-radius: 0; padding: 0 0 32px; margin: 0; }
  .mstep:hover { background: none; box-shadow: none; transform: none; }
  .mstep::before { display: none; }   /* top border wipe off */
  .mstep::after { display: none; }    /* ghost number off */
  .mstep:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }

  /* node sits on the rail to the left */
  .mstep-node { position: absolute; left: -62px; top: -2px; transform: none; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-width: 3px; }
  .mstep:hover .mstep-node { transform: none; }
  .mstep-node svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .mstep-num { width: 22px; height: 22px; font-size: 11px; }

  .mstep-phase { margin-bottom: 9px; }
  .mstep h4 { font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .mstep p { font-size: 15px; }

  .method-cta { margin-top: 28px; }
  .method-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .method-cta-note { font-size: 12.5px; }
}

/* tablet: tighten the 2x2 + keep nodes clear */
@media (min-width: 641px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .method { margin-top: 44px; gap: 44px 22px; }
  .mstep { padding: 56px 22px 26px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO — ultra-luxury treatment
   ========================================================= */
.hero { padding-top: 150px; }

/* richer background + film grain + vignette */
.hero-bg {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1150px 720px at 80% 4%, rgba(201,162,39,0.20), transparent 56%),
    radial-gradient(820px 720px at 0% 108%, rgba(201,162,39,0.10), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1420 0%, #0e1d2c 55%, #0a121b 100%);
}
.hero-bg::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .05; mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }
.hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 92% at 50% 28%, transparent 52%, rgba(4,8,13,0.6)); }

/* eyebrow star */
.pill-star { color: var(--gold-2); margin-right: 2px; }

/* serif accent word */
.h-serif { font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif; font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }

/* elegant stat row */
.hero-stats { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin: 26px 0 34px; }
.hstat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 0 28px; }
.hstat:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.hstat + .hstat { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.13); }
.hstat b { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1; }
.hstat span { font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .4px; color: var(--on-dark-soft); margin-top: 7px; }

/* glow orb behind the card */
.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.hero-glow { position: absolute; inset: -14% -10%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, rgba(201,162,39,0), rgba(201,162,39,0.42), rgba(247,231,168,0.12), rgba(201,162,39,0), rgba(201,162,39,0.30), rgba(201,162,39,0));
  filter: blur(52px); opacity: .62; animation: orbSpin 22s linear infinite; }
@keyframes orbSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* card gold-gradient ring */
.score-card { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.score-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(247,231,168,0.75), rgba(201,162,39,0.05) 38%, rgba(201,162,39,0.05) 62%, rgba(247,231,168,0.45));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; }

/* rotating gold seal */
.hero-seal { position: absolute; left: -34px; bottom: -30px; width: 104px; height: 104px; z-index: 5; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.hero-seal svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; animation: orbSpin 26s linear infinite; }
.hero-seal text { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 8.6px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2.1px; fill: var(--gold-2); }
.seal-center { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-grad); color: #1c1505;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 27px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }

/* scroll cue */
.scroll-cue { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 22px; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 3; width: 25px; height: 40px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28); border-radius: 14px; display: grid; justify-items: center; padding-top: 7px; transition: border-color .3s; }
.scroll-cue:hover { border-color: var(--gold-2); }
.scroll-cue span { width: 4px; height: 8px; border-radius: 4px; background: var(--gold-2); animation: cue 1.7s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes cue { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0); } 30% { opacity: 1; } 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(13px); } }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .scroll-cue { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-seal { display: none; }
  .hstat { padding: 0 18px; }
  .hstat b { font-size: 28px; }
  .hero { padding-top: 120px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero-glow, .hero-seal svg, .scroll-cue span { animation: none; } }

/* =========================================================
   HERO — real image frame (replaces score card)
   ========================================================= */
.hero-shot { position: relative; z-index: 2; margin: 0; border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); background: #0e1c2b;
  box-shadow: 0 44px 100px -34px rgba(0,0,0,0.72), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  will-change: transform; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s; }
.hero-shot img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.hero-shot::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(247,231,168,0.75), rgba(201,162,39,0.05) 38%, rgba(201,162,39,0.05) 62%, rgba(247,231,168,0.45));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; }

/* =========================================================
   FIX — ghost button on dark hero (was dark-on-dark)
   ========================================================= */
.hero .btn-ghost, .page-hero .btn-ghost {
  color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(232,199,102,0.50);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.hero .btn-ghost:hover, .page-hero .btn-ghost:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--gold-2);
  background: var(--gold-2);
}

/* seal fully removed */
.hero-seal { display: none !important; }

/* =========================================================
   PREMIUM LEAD POPUP — ultra-luxury modal
   ========================================================= */
.lux-modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 300; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 24px;
  visibility: hidden; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s var(--ease), visibility .4s; }
.lux-modal.open { visibility: visible; opacity: 1; }
.lux-backdrop { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(4,8,13,0.72); backdrop-filter: blur(8px) saturate(120%); }

.lux-card { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: min(460px, 100%);
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, #15263c 0%, #0b0b0e 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.30); border-radius: 24px; padding: 42px 36px 38px; color: var(--on-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 50px 120px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.82); overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(26px) scale(.96); transition: transform .55s var(--ease); }
.lux-modal.open .lux-card { transform: none; }
.lux-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.lux-glow { position: absolute; top: -70px; right: -70px; width: 220px; height: 220px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,39,0.40), transparent 70%); filter: blur(22px); pointer-events: none; }

.lux-close { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; z-index: 2; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); color: #fff; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer; display: grid; place-items: center; transition: background .25s, transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .25s; }
.lux-close:hover { background: rgba(201,162,39,0.22); border-color: var(--gold); transform: rotate(90deg); }

.lux-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-2);
  background: rgba(201,162,39,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.30); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 100px; }
.lux-card h3 { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: 34px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.lux-sub { position: relative; z-index: 1; color: var(--on-dark-soft); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 24px; }

.lux-form { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.lux-form input { width: 100%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; color: #fff; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: border-color .25s, background .25s; }
.lux-form input::placeholder { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }
.lux-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,162,39,0.08); }
.lux-form input.invalid { border-color: #e0563f; background: rgba(224,86,63,0.10); }
.lux-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.lux-form .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 6px; }
.lux-note { text-align: center; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--on-dark-soft); margin-top: 14px; }

.lux-success { display: none; position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; padding: 12px 0; }
.lux-success.show { display: block; }
.lux-success .ck-big { width: 66px; height: 66px; margin: 0 auto 16px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-grad);
  color: #1c1505; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 32px; }
.lux-success h3 { font-size: 28px; }

@media (max-width: 480px) { .lux-card { padding: 36px 22px 30px; } .lux-card h3 { font-size: 28px; } .lux-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .lux-card { transition: none; transform: none; } }

/* =========================================================
   TAX MASTERCLASS PAGE — bespoke pieces
   ========================================================= */
/* schedule chips in hero */
.class-meta { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 6px 0 30px; }
.cm { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-radius: 14px; padding: 11px 16px; }
.cm-ic { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1; }
.cm b { color: #fff; font-size: 15px; display: block; line-height: 1.2; }
.cm small { color: var(--on-dark-soft); font-size: 12.5px; }

/* portrait frame in hero */
.hero-shot.portrait { max-width: 430px; margin: 0 auto; background: #efe7d6; }
.hero-shot.portrait img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* Compact hero (Tax page) — fit cleanly in one screen like the home hero */
.hero.hero-compact { padding-top: 122px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
.hero-compact h1 { font-size: clamp(34px, 3.9vw, 50px); line-height: 1.08; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.hero-compact .hsub { font-size: 16.5px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero-compact .breadcrumb { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.hero-compact .class-meta { margin: 2px 0 20px; }
.hero-compact .hero-actions { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero-compact .hero-stats { margin: 0; }
.hero-compact .hero-shot.portrait { max-width: 380px; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero.hero-compact { padding-top: 112px; padding-bottom: 52px; }
  .hero-compact .hero-shot.portrait { max-width: 320px; }
}

/* about photo */
.about-shot { margin: 0; border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.30);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.5; background: #efe9dd; position: relative; }
.about-shot::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(247,231,168,0.7), transparent 40%, transparent 60%, rgba(247,231,168,0.4));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; }
.about-shot img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 94% center; display: block; }

/* about tags */
.about-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 22px; }
.about-tags span { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-deep); background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.25); padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 100px; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-shot.portrait { max-width: 320px; }
  .about-shot { aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.2; }
}

/* =========================================================
   PRICING — v2 polish
   ========================================================= */
.plan { padding-top: 36px; }
.plan-top { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.plan-ic { flex: none; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 13px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--gold-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.30); color: var(--gold-deep);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.plan:hover .plan-ic { transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-4deg); }
.plan.featured .plan-ic { background: rgba(201,162,39,0.16); border-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.40); color: var(--gold-2); }
.plan-top h3 { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.plan-top .pdesc { margin-bottom: 0; }
.plan-div { height: 1px; background: var(--line); margin: 6px 0 22px; }
.plan.featured .plan-div { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.13); }

.plan .price b { font-size: 54px; }
.plan li { align-items: center; gap: 11px; }
.plan li .ck { flex: none; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; }
.plan.featured li .ck { background: rgba(201,162,39,0.22); color: var(--gold-2); }
.plan-note { text-align: center; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-mute); margin-top: 14px; }
.plan.featured .plan-note { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }
.plan:hover { box-shadow: 0 32px 72px -28px rgba(154,116,20,0.36); border-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.32); }

/* guarantee strip */
.price-trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 14px 30px; margin-top: 46px; }
.price-trust span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-soft); }
.price-trust span::before { content: "✓"; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; }

/* =========================================================
   MEET THE FOUNDER — homepage section
   ========================================================= */
.founder-media { position: relative; max-width: 440px; }
.founder-shot { aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.7; }
.founder-shot img { object-position: center 22%; }

.founder-badge { position: absolute; right: -16px; bottom: 26px; z-index: 3; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px;
  background: #fff; color: var(--text); border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px 16px; box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.founder-badge .fb-ic { flex: none; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 9px; background: var(--gold-grad);
  color: #1c1505; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 16px; }
.founder-badge b { display: block; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.1; }
.founder-badge small { color: var(--text-mute); font-size: 12px; }

.founder-sign { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--gold-2); margin-top: 24px; opacity: .92; }

/* gold tags read brighter on the dark founder band */
.dark .about-tags span { color: var(--gold-2); background: rgba(201,162,39,0.14); border-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.30); }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .founder-media { max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
  .founder-badge { right: 12px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO — centered layout variant
   ========================================================= */
.hero-center .wrap { display: block; max-width: 920px; }
.hero-centered { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.hero-center h1 { font-size: clamp(42px, 6.6vw, 84px); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero-center .hsub { max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 34px; }
.hero-center .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
.hero-center .trust-row { justify-content: center; margin-top: 6px; }
.hero-center .trust-row .t-txt { text-align: left; }

/* floating accent chips */
.hero-orbit { position: absolute; z-index: 2; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px 16px; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -22px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.hero-orbit small { display: block; color: var(--on-dark-soft); font-weight: 500; font-size: 11.5px; margin-top: 2px; }
.hero-orbit .ic { flex: none; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 9px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 15px;
  background: var(--gold-grad); color: #1c1505; }
.orbit-l { left: 5%; top: 30%; animation: floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.orbit-r { right: 5%; top: 42%; animation: floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
@media (max-width: 1180px) { .hero-orbit { display: none; } }

/* =========================================================
   VIDEO REEL — founder message
   ========================================================= */
.reel-media { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.reel-frame { position: relative; width: 300px; max-width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 9 / 16; border-radius: 28px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.30); box-shadow: var(--shadow); background: #0b0b0e; }
.reel-frame::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(247,231,168,0.7), transparent 40%, transparent 60%, rgba(247,231,168,0.4));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; z-index: 3; }
.reel-video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; cursor: pointer; }
.reel-play { position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: auto; width: 74px; height: 74px; border-radius: 50%; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94); color: var(--gold-deep); display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s; z-index: 2;
  animation: nodePulse 2.6s ease-out infinite; }
.reel-play:hover { transform: scale(1.08); background: #fff; }
.reel-badge { position: absolute; bottom: 14px; left: 14px; z-index: 2; background: rgba(12,22,34,0.72); color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 100px; backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.reel-frame.playing .reel-play, .reel-frame.playing .reel-badge { display: none; }
.video-points li b { color: var(--text); }
.dark .video-points li b { color: #fff; }

/* Brand logo image (header + footer) */
.brand-logo { height: 54px; width: auto; display: block; }
.footer .brand-logo { height: 58px; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .brand-logo { height: 44px; } }

/* =========================================================
   4-up grid (credit monitoring)
   ========================================================= */
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
#monitoring .card { padding: 30px 26px; }
#monitoring .card h3 { font-size: 19px; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .orbit-l, .orbit-r, .reel-play { animation: none; } }

/* =========================================================
   POPUP v2 — lovely two-column modal
   ========================================================= */
.lux-card.lux-split { width: min(820px, 100%); padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.82fr 1fr; }

/* photo / quote panel */
.lux-aside { position: relative; background: #efe7d6; min-height: 100%; }
.lux-aside img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 16%; }
.lux-aside-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12,22,34,0.15), rgba(12,22,34,0) 32%, rgba(12,22,34,0.82)); }
.lux-aside .lux-badge { align-self: flex-start; margin: 0; }
.lux-quote { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-style: italic; color: #fff; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0; }
.lux-quote-name { color: var(--gold-2); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin: 8px 0 0; }

/* form side */
.lux-main { position: relative; padding: 42px 38px 34px; }
.lux-main h3 { line-height: 1.12; }
.lux-benefits { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 22px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.lux-benefits li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--on-dark-soft); }
.lux-benefits li::before { content: "✓"; flex: none; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,162,39,0.18); color: var(--gold-2); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; }
.lux-main .lux-sub { margin-bottom: 18px; }

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .lux-card.lux-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .lux-aside { height: 158px; min-height: 0; }
  .lux-aside img { object-position: center 14%; }
  .lux-aside-overlay { padding: 16px; }
  .lux-quote { font-size: 16px; }
  .lux-main { padding: 26px 22px 24px; }
  .lux-benefits { gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO — professional "real results" variant
   ========================================================= */
.g-logo svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.g-logo { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; }
.g-logo.big { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.g-logo.sm { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* Google rating eyebrow */
.g-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); border-radius: 100px; padding: 8px 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px); transition: border-color .3s, background .3s; }
.g-badge:hover { border-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.4); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.g-badge .g-stars { color: var(--gold-2); letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 14px; }
.g-badge b { color: #fff; font-size: 15px; }
.g-badge .g-rev { color: var(--on-dark-soft); font-size: 13px; }

/* trust badges under CTAs */
.hero-badges { display: flex; margin-top: 34px; }
.hb { padding: 0 22px; }
.hb:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.hb + .hb { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.hb b { display: block; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 22px; color: #fff; }
.hb span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--on-dark-soft); }

/* proof stack */
.hero-proof { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; max-width: 400px; margin-left: auto; }
.proof-card { position: relative; z-index: 2; background: #fff; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -28px rgba(0,0,0,0.55); transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.proof-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }

.gr-card .gr-top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.gr-card .gr-top b { display: block; font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); }
.gr-card .gr-top span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-mute); }
.gr-score { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }
.gr-score > b { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 48px; line-height: 1; color: var(--text); }
.gr-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.gr-stars span { display: block; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 12.5px; color: #1b8a4f; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0; }

.review-card .rc-top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; margin-bottom: 11px; }
.rc-av { flex: none; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-grad); color: #1c1505;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 700; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; }
.review-card .rc-top b { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); display: block; }
.rc-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.review-card .g-logo.sm { margin-left: auto; }
.review-card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }

.result-card2 .rc2-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.result-card2 small { font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--text-mute); display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.result-card2 b { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--text); }
.rc2-arrow { color: var(--gold); font-size: 20px; }
.rc2-badge { margin-left: auto; background: #e7f7ee; color: #1b8a4f; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 100px; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-proof { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 440px; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-badges { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px 0; }
  .hb { padding: 0 18px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO — ultra-luxury founder portrait
   ========================================================= */
.lux-portrait { position: relative; max-width: 470px; margin-left: auto; z-index: 2; }
.lux-portrait-frame { position: relative; margin: 0; border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.35); background: #1a2436; will-change: transform;
  box-shadow: 0 54px 120px -38px rgba(0,0,0,0.85), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s; }
.lux-portrait-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 10%; display: block; }
.lp-shade { position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201,162,39,0.08) 0%, transparent 30%, transparent 52%, rgba(8,13,20,0.88) 100%); }
.lux-portrait-frame::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(247,231,168,0.85), rgba(201,162,39,0.05) 36%, rgba(201,162,39,0.05) 64%, rgba(247,231,168,0.5));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; }
.lp-name { position: absolute; left: 26px; bottom: 24px; z-index: 2; }
.lp-name b { display: block; font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; font-size: 26px; color: #fff; line-height: 1.1; }
.lp-name span { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-2); font-weight: 600; }

/* floating proof chips over the portrait */
.lp-rating { top: 30px; left: -34px; animation: floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.lp-result { bottom: 92px; right: -30px; animation: floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
.lp-rating .g-logo { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.lp-result .ic { background: var(--gold-grad); color: #1c1505; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .lux-portrait { margin: 0 auto; } }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .lux-portrait { max-width: 340px; } }

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE — keep the CTA inside the hamburger menu
   ========================================================= */
.nav-cta-mobile { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .site-header .nav-cta { display: none; }            /* hide cramped top-bar button */
  .site-header .nav-links.mobile-open .nav-cta-mobile {
    display: inline-flex; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 16px; color: #1c1505;
    padding: 15px 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  }
  .site-header .nav-links.mobile-open .nav-cta-mobile::after { display: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE EXCELLENCE — best-in-class responsive pass
   ========================================================= */
* { -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; }
html, body { overflow-x: clip; }

/* tablet down */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero .wrap { gap: 40px; }
}

/* phones */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  html { scroll-padding-top: 74px; }
  .wrap { padding: 0 18px; }
  .section { padding: 62px 0; }
  .section--tight { padding: 46px 0; }
  .head { margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .head h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 7.5vw, 40px); }
  .lead { font-size: 16.5px; }

  /* HERO — centered, punchy */
  .hero { padding-top: 104px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(36px, 10.5vw, 54px); }
  .hero .hsub { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .hero .wrap > .reveal:first-child { text-align: center; }
  .hero .g-badge, .hero .pill { display: inline-flex; }
  .hero .breadcrumb { text-align: center; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-badges, .hero-stats, .class-meta { justify-content: center; }
  .hb b { font-size: 20px; }
  .lux-portrait { margin: 4px auto 0; }

  /* fluid section headlines / split copy */
  .split h2, .cta-inner h2 { font-size: clamp(27px, 7.5vw, 38px) !important; }

  /* TAP TARGETS — min 48px */
  .btn { padding: 15px 26px; min-height: 50px; }
  .nav-phone, .footer a, .nav-links.mobile-open > a { min-height: 44px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
  .faq-q { padding: 20px 18px; font-size: 17px; min-height: 56px; }
  .faq-a p { padding: 0 18px 22px; }

  /* cards / spacing */
  .card, .svc, .plan, .quote, .res-card, .visual { padding: 26px 22px; }
  .grid, .results, .price-grid, .statband { gap: 16px; }
  .price-trust { gap: 12px 22px; margin-top: 34px; }
  .stat-cell { padding: 30px 16px; }

  /* forms: comfortable, no iOS zoom (>=16px) */
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea,
  .lux-form input, .lux-form .lux-row input { font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 16px; }
  .form-card { padding: 30px 22px; }

  /* footer centered + tidy */
  .footer { padding: 54px 0 30px; text-align: center; }
  .footer-about .brand { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-about p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .footer-contact { align-items: center; }
  .footer h5 { margin-top: 6px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column-reverse; gap: 16px; text-align: center; }
  .footer-bottom .socials { justify-content: center; }
  .disclaimer { text-align: left; }

  /* ticker a touch tighter */
  .ticker-track .ti { padding: 0 22px; font-size: 13.5px; }

  /* popup: scrollable if tall */
  .lux-modal { padding: 14px; }
  .lux-card.lux-split { max-height: calc(100dvh - 28px); overflow-y: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
}

/* small phones */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .wrap { padding: 0 15px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(32px, 11vw, 44px); }
  .head h2 { font-size: clamp(25px, 8.5vw, 32px); }
  .brand-name { font-size: 17px; }
  .pill { font-size: 11.5px; padding: 7px 13px; }
  .hb { padding: 0 14px; }
  .lux-portrait { max-width: 300px; }
}

/* app-like tap feedback on touch devices */
@media (hover: none) {
  .btn:active { transform: scale(0.97); }
  .card:active, .svc:active, .plan:active, .res-card:active, .quote:active, .mstep:active { transform: scale(0.992); }
  .faq-q:active { background: var(--paper); }
}

/* notch / safe-area insets */
@supports (padding: max(0px)) {
  .site-header .nav-inner, .topbar-inner { padding-left: max(18px, env(safe-area-inset-left)); padding-right: max(18px, env(safe-area-inset-right)); }
  .to-top { right: max(20px, env(safe-area-inset-right)); bottom: max(20px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
  .nav-links.mobile-open { padding-bottom: max(80px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESULTS GALLERY — 8-up before/after grid
   ========================================================= */
.result-gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.rg-item { position: relative; display: block; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s, border-color .45s; }
.rg-item img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.rg-item::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,162,39,0); transition: box-shadow .45s; pointer-events: none; }
.rg-item:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.35); }
.rg-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.rg-item:hover::after { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(201,162,39,0.45); }
.gallery-note { text-align: center; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-mute); margin-top: 26px; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .result-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .result-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; } }
@media (max-width: 420px) { .result-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto; } }

/* =========================================================
   RESULTS — 4x4 picture grid
   ========================================================= */
.pic-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.pic-item { position: relative; display: block; min-width: 0; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; padding: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s, border-color .45s; }
.pic-item img { width: 100%; height: auto; object-fit: contain; display: block; border-radius: 9px; }
.pic-item::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(201,162,39,0); transition: box-shadow .45s; pointer-events: none; }
.pic-item:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.35); }
.pic-item:hover::after { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(201,162,39,0.45); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .pic-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .pic-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; } }

/* =========================================================
   FOUNDER VIDEO MESSAGE — cool blue band
   ========================================================= */
/* All dark/"blue" section bands use the SAME background as the hero */
.section.dark, .section.story-blue {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 540px at 78% 8%, rgba(201,162,39,0.18), transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(700px 600px at 6% 100%, rgba(201,162,39,0.08), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0b0b0e, #15120b 55%, #0b0b0e);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section.story-blue::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(560px 300px at 92% 112%, rgba(201,162,39,0.18), transparent 70%);
}
.section.story-blue::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 1px; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent);
}
.section.story-blue > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section.story-blue .pill { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.20); color: #fff; }
.section.story-blue .reel-frame { box-shadow: 0 34px 80px -24px rgba(0,0,0,0.65); }

/* =========================================================
   PRICING v3 — lovely redesign
   ========================================================= */
#pricing { background:
  radial-gradient(720px 420px at 50% -6%, rgba(201,162,39,0.07), transparent 62%),
  linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfcfe, var(--white)); }
#pricing .price-grid { gap: 26px; align-items: stretch; margin-top: 10px; }

.plan { border-radius: 26px; padding: 42px 34px 36px; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px -34px rgba(12,22,34,0.28); }
.plan-ic { border-radius: 15px; }
.plan .price { align-items: baseline; }
.plan .price b { font-size: 58px; letter-spacing: -2px; }
.plan .psub { color: var(--text-mute); }
.plan li { gap: 12px; font-size: 15px; }
.plan li .ck { width: 21px; height: 21px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,162,39,0.07); }
.plan .btn { margin-top: 4px; border-radius: 13px; }
.plan:hover { box-shadow: 0 36px 80px -34px rgba(154,116,20,0.34); }

/* featured card — elevated, gold-ringed, glowing */
.plan.featured { border: none; background: linear-gradient(168deg, #17283f 0%, #0b0b0e 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 50px 110px -34px rgba(154,116,20,0.55); }
.plan.featured::before { content: "★ Most Popular"; left: 50%; right: auto; transform: translateX(-50%);
  top: -14px; padding: 7px 20px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1px; border-radius: 100px; }
.plan.featured::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; top: 0; right: 0; width: auto; height: auto;
  border-radius: 26px; padding: 1.5px; pointer-events: none; opacity: 1; background: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(247,231,168,0.9), rgba(201,162,39,0.15) 48%, rgba(247,231,168,0.7));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; }
.plan.featured .plan-ic { background: rgba(201,162,39,0.18); border-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.45); color: var(--gold-2); }
.plan.featured .plan-div { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.plan.featured li .ck { background: rgba(201,162,39,0.22); color: var(--gold-2); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,162,39,0.10); }
.plan.featured .plan-note { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  #pricing .price-grid { align-items: center; }
  .plan.featured { padding: 52px 36px 44px; }
}

/* fix: let the "Most Popular" badge show above the card */
.plan.featured { overflow: visible; }
.plan.featured::before { z-index: 3; white-space: nowrap; }
.plan { overflow: visible; }

/* "Most Popular" badge — float clearly above the card */
.plan.featured::after { z-index: 1; }
.plan.featured::before {
  z-index: 6;
  top: -16px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #f7e7a8, #c79a2e 60%, #9a7414);
  color: #1c1505;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(154,116,20,0.7);
}