/* =========================================================
   LIVING YEAR ARCHIVE (Homepage)
   ========================================================= */
.living-year-archive {
    padding: 80px 0 0;
}
.living-year-intro {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    margin: 0 0 36px 0;
    max-width: 700px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.living-year-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.living-year-card {
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18120a 0%, #23201a 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 220px;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}
.living-year-card__media {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}
.living-year-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 24%;
    filter: saturate(0.88) contrast(1.04) brightness(0.56);
}
.living-year-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(232,160,18,0.10), 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.025);
    z-index: 2;
}
.living-year-card__inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 32px 28px 28px 28px;
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(15,15,15,0.92) 80%, rgba(15,15,15,0.65) 100%);
}
.living-year-card--featured .living-year-card__inner {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.14) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.86) 62%, rgba(8,8,8,0.96) 100%),
        linear-gradient(112deg, rgba(232,160,18,0.16) 0%, transparent 48%);
}
.living-year-card__featured-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.42);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.6);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.13em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.living-year-card__meta {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.living-year-card__month {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.living-year-card__theme {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.18;
}
.living-year-card__desc {
    font-size: 1.01rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.living-year-card__tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 7px;
}
.living-year-card__tag {
    background: rgba(232,160,18,0.10);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.living-year-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 36px 0 0 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .living-year-archive { padding: 48px 0 0; }
    .living-year-grid { gap: 18px; }
    .living-year-card__inner { padding: 22px 14px 18px 14px; }
    .living-year-cta { gap: 10px; }
}
/* =========================================================
   C4 Suspension Theme
   Base: custom / inspired by Ghost Source theme
   ========================================================= */

/* --- Variables --- */
:root {
    --color-bg:         #0f0f0f;
    --color-surface:    #1a1a1a;
    --color-surface-2:  #242424;
    --color-border:     #2e2e2e;
    --color-text:       #e8e8e8;
    --color-text-muted: #888;
    --color-accent:     #e8a012;
    --color-accent-hover: #f5b72a;
    --color-white:      #fff;

    --font-sans:  'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --font-mono:  'Fira Code', 'Courier New', monospace;
    --gh-font-heading: var(--font-serif);
    --gh-font-body: var(--font-sans);

    --radius: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 12px;
    --max-width: 1200px;
    --transition: 0.2s ease;
    --shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* --- Reset --- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html {
    font-size: 16px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}
body {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    line-height: 1.65;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100%;
}
a { color: var(--color-accent); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--color-accent-hover); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* --- Container --- */
.container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}
.container--narrow { max-width: 740px; }

/* --- Shared page masthead --- */
.page-masthead {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}
.page-masthead__eyebrow {
    display: block;
}
.page-masthead__title {
    margin: 16px 0 24px;
}
.page-masthead__description {
    margin: 0;
}
.page-masthead__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.btn--primary   { background: var(--color-accent); color: #000; }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--color-accent-hover); color: #000; }
.btn--secondary { background: var(--color-surface-2); color: var(--color-text); border-color: var(--color-border); }
.btn--secondary:hover { border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-accent); }
.btn--outline   { background: transparent; color: var(--color-white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.btn--outline:hover { border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-accent); }
.btn--large { padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn--gold { background: var(--color-accent); color: #000; border-color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 700; box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(232,160,18,0.5), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--color-accent-hover); border-color: var(--color-accent-hover); box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(232,160,18,0.75), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); color: #000; }
.btn--disabled,
.btn--disabled:hover {
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    border-color: var(--color-border);
    cursor: not-allowed;
    opacity: 0.55;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.preorder-link-notice {
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* =========================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    background: transparent;
    transition: background 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-border);
}

/* Push non-hero page content below the fixed header */
.site-main { padding-top: 0; }
body:not(.home-template) .site-main { padding-top: 64px; }

.site-header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 64px;
    gap: 24px;
}
.site-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    max-height: 40px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.site-logo-img { height: 36px; width: auto; }
.site-logo .brand-logo--header {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: min(180px, 34vw);
    max-width: 180px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.site-logo .brand-logo--header img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 36px;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.site-logo-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.site-logo-text:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.site-nav-list {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 4px;
    align-items: center;
}
.site-nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.site-nav-link:hover { color: var(--color-text); background: var(--color-surface-2); }
.site-nav-link.nav-current { color: var(--color-accent); }
.site-nav-link--accent { color: var(--color-accent) !important; }
.site-nav-link--accent:hover { color: var(--color-accent-hover) !important; background: rgba(232,160,18,0.1); }

.site-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 24px;
    height: 18px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
}
.site-nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-text);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO — full viewport
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #0a0a0a;
    background-image: url('/content/images/hero-bg.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

.hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(10,10,10,0.45) 0%,
        rgba(10,10,10,0.70) 55%,
        rgba(10,10,10,0.96) 100%
    );
}

.hero__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: 0 24px;
    animation: fadeUp 0.9s ease both;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 8vw, 5.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero__subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.75);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 44px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Animated scroll chevrons */
.hero__scroll-hint {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 36px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    z-index: 2;
}
.hero__scroll-hint span {
    display: block;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-right: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    animation: scrollBounce 1.8s ease infinite;
}
.hero__scroll-hint span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.hero__scroll-hint span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

/* =========================================================
   RESOURCE STRIP (below hero)
   ========================================================= */
.resource-strip {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.resource-strip__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}
.resource-strip__inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.resource-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 20px 28px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
}
.resource-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
.resource-card:hover { background: var(--color-surface-2); color: var(--color-white); }
.resource-card:hover .resource-card__sublabel { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.resource-card--highlight { color: var(--color-accent); }
.resource-card--highlight:hover { background: rgba(232,160,18,0.08); color: var(--color-accent); }
.resource-card--highlight:hover .resource-card__sublabel { color: rgba(232,160,18,0.7); }
.resource-card__icon { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.resource-card__label { line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 700; }
.resource-card__sublabel { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* =========================================================
   SECTION LABELS & HEADERS
   ========================================================= */
.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.section-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* =========================================================
   FEATURED POST
   ========================================================= */
.featured-post {
    padding: 72px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.featured-post__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 16px;
}
.featured-post__image {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}
.featured-post__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.featured-post__image:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.featured-post__content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 14px 0 16px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.featured-post__content h2 a { color: inherit; }
.featured-post__content h2 a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.featured-post__excerpt {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* tag pill (used in featured post) */
.tag-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.35);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}
.tag-pill:hover { background: rgba(232,160,18,0.12); color: var(--color-accent); }

/* =========================================================
   POSTS SECTION WRAPPER
   ========================================================= */
.posts-section { padding: 72px 0 0; }
.posts-section__footer { text-align: center; padding: 8px 0 64px; }

/* =========================================================
   FEATURED CONVERSATION
   ========================================================= */
.featured-conversation {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.featured-conversation .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.featured-conversation__inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.featured-conversation__video-wrap {
    flex: 0 0 60%;
}
.featured-conversation__embed {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 */
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    background: #000;
}
.featured-conversation__embed iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.featured-conversation__content {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    padding-top: 8px;
}
.featured-conversation__intro {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.featured-conversation__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.featured-conversation__links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.featured-conversation__watch-more {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}
.featured-conversation__watch-more:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* =========================================================
   BLOG PAGE HERO
   ========================================================= */
.blog-hero {
    padding: 140px 0 48px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.blog-hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* =========================================================
   CTA BAND
   ========================================================= */
.cta-band {
    margin-top: 72px;
    padding: 72px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1000 0%, #241800 50%, #1a1000 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.2);
}
.cta-band__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-band__text h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cta-band__text p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 520px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* =========================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================= */
@keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes scrollBounce {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.25; }
    50%       { opacity: 0.9; }
}

/* =========================================================
   POST GRID
   ========================================================= */
.post-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 0 0 60px;
}
.post-card {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.post-card:hover { border-color: var(--color-accent); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

/* Card wraps as a single link */
.post-card__link { display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; color: inherit; }
.post-card__link:hover { color: inherit; }

/* Card image */
.post-card__image {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.post-card__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.post-card:hover .post-card__image img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.post-card__image--placeholder {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.post-card__image--placeholder span {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-border);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Legacy image class (kept for backward compat) */
.post-card-image { width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; }

.post-card-content { padding: 22px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.post-card-primary-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.post-card-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}
.post-card:hover .post-card-title { color: var(--color-accent); }
.post-card-excerpt { flex: 1; }
.post-card-excerpt p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.post-card-meta {
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.post-card-meta-date { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.post-card-reading-time { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* =========================================================
   POST / PAGE CONTENT
   ========================================================= */
.post-header, .page-header { margin-bottom: 40px; padding: 60px 0 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.post-tags, .post-meta { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.post-primary-tag { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--color-accent); }
.post-title, .page-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.page-excerpt { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-top: 16px; line-height: 1.7; }
.post-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.875rem; }
.post-feature-image, .page-feature-image { margin-bottom: 48px; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }

/* Post body typography */
.post-content, .page-content {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    padding: 40px 0;
}
.post-content h2, .post-content h3, .post-content h4,
.page-content h2, .page-content h3, .page-content h4 {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 2em 0 0.75em;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.post-content h2, .page-content h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.post-content h3, .page-content h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.post-content p, .page-content p { margin-bottom: 1.5em; }
.post-content a, .page-content a { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.post-content ul, .post-content ol, .page-content ul, .page-content ol {
    margin: 0 0 1.5em 1.5em;
}
.post-content li, .page-content li { margin-bottom: 0.5em; }
.post-content blockquote, .page-content blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    margin: 2em 0;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
}
.post-content pre, .page-content pre {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.5em;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.post-content code, .page-content code {
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.875em;
}
.post-content pre code, .page-content pre code { background: none; padding: 0; }

/* Ghost card widths */
.post-content .kg-width-wide,
.page-content .kg-width-wide {
    width: 85vw;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin-left: calc(50% - 42.5vw);
    margin-right: calc(50% - 42.5vw);
}
.post-content .kg-width-full,
.page-content .kg-width-full {
    width: 100vw;
    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
    margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw);
}
.post-content .kg-image-card img,
.page-content .kg-image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.post-content .kg-gallery-container,
.page-content .kg-gallery-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5em;
}
.post-content .kg-gallery-row,
.page-content .kg-gallery-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
}
.post-content .kg-gallery-image img,
.page-content .kg-gallery-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.post-content .kg-video-card,
.page-content .kg-video-card {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.5em;
}
.post-content .kg-video-card video,
.page-content .kg-video-card video {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.post-content .kg-embed-card,
.page-content .kg-embed-card {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5em;
}
.post-content .kg-bookmark-card,
.page-content .kg-bookmark-card {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 1.5em;
}
.post-content .kg-bookmark-container,
.page-content .kg-bookmark-container {
    display: flex;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: var(--color-surface);
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.post-content .kg-bookmark-container:hover,
.page-content .kg-bookmark-container:hover { border-color: var(--color-accent); }
.post-content .kg-bookmark-content,
.page-content .kg-bookmark-content { padding: 20px; flex: 1; }
.post-content .kg-bookmark-title,
.page-content .kg-bookmark-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.post-content .kg-bookmark-description,
.page-content .kg-bookmark-description { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

.post-footer { padding: 32px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.post-tags-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.post-tag {
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.post-tag:hover { border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-accent); }

.post-navigation {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 32px 0 60px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.post-nav-prev, .post-nav-next { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.post-nav-prev:hover, .post-nav-next:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* =========================================================
   PAGINATION
   ========================================================= */
.pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 0 0 60px;
}
.pagination a { color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 600; }

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: var(--color-surface);
}
.site-footer-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(120px, 160px) 1fr auto;
    align-items: start;
    gap: 22px 28px;
}
.site-footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.site-footer-logo .brand-logo--footer {
    max-width: 112px;
}
.site-footer-logo .brand-logo--footer img {
    max-height: 24px;
}
.site-footer-nav {
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
}
.site-footer-heading {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.6);
}
.site-footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.site-footer-link {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), background-color var(--transition);
}
.site-footer-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-text);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
}
.site-footer-ticket-note {
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 56ch;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.76);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.site-footer-ticket-link {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.site-footer-social-wrap {
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-items: start;
}
.site-footer-social {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}
.site-footer-social-link {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.35);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    background-color: rgba(232,160,18,0.08);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), background-color var(--transition);
}
.site-footer-social-link:hover {
    color: #f4f4f4;
    border-color: rgba(232,160,18,0.8);
    background-color: rgba(232,160,18,0.2);
}
.site-footer-social-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    display: block;
}
.site-footer-social-icon rect,
.site-footer-social-icon circle {
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 1.8;
}
.site-footer-social-icon text {
    fill: currentColor;
    font-size: 7.6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.site-footer-copy {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    margin: 8px 0 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .featured-post__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .cta-band__inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .cta-band__text p { max-width: 100%; }
    .featured-conversation__inner { flex-direction: column; }
    .featured-conversation__video-wrap { flex: none; width: 100%; }
    .featured-conversation__actions { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Header */
    .site-nav {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 64px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: rgba(15,15,15,0.98);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        padding: 16px 24px;
    }
    .site-nav.is-open { display: block; }
    .site-nav-list { flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
    .site-nav-toggle { display: flex; }
    .site-logo .brand-logo--header {
        width: min(140px, 45vw);
        max-width: 140px;
    }
    .site-logo .brand-logo--header img {
        max-height: 28px;
    }

    /* Hero */
    .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .hero { background-attachment: scroll; }

    /* Resource strip */
    .resource-strip__inner { justify-content: flex-start; }
    .resource-card { padding: 18px 20px; }

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

    /* Footer */
    .site-footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
    .site-footer-links { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .site-footer-link { padding-left: 0; }
    .site-footer-social-wrap { justify-items: start; }
    .site-footer-social-link {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
    }
    .site-footer-copy { margin-top: 6px; }
    .post-navigation { flex-direction: column; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .site-logo .brand-logo--header {
        width: min(120px, 50vw);
        max-width: 120px;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   EVENT PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.event-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: rgba(232,160,18,0.15);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 99px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.event-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0 80px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1a0a0a 0%, #0f0f0f 50%, #0a0f1a 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.event-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center top, rgba(232,160,18,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.event-hero-inner { position: relative; max-width: 800px; }
.event-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.event-tagline {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
}
.btn--large { padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 1rem; }

.event-highlights {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.event-highlight-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}
.event-highlight-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

.event-details { padding: 60px 0; }
.event-details-inner { max-width: 800px; }
.event-upcoming {
    margin-bottom: 54px;
    padding: 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.34);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(232,160,18,0.12) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 58%);
}
.event-upcoming__meta {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.event-class-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 22px;
}
.event-class-card {
    padding: 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--color-surface);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
a.event-class-card {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}
a.event-class-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--color-accent), 0 0 20px rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.18);
    background: rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.04);
}
a.event-class-card:hover .event-class-card__cta {
    color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    text-decoration-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}
.event-class-card__cta {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 14px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color 0.15s ease, text-decoration-color 0.15s ease;
}
.event-class-card__day {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.event-class-card__title {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.event-class-card__time {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.event-class-card__desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}
.event-catalog {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.event-card {
    padding: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.event-card--featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232,160,18,0.12) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 65%);
    border-color: rgba(232,160,18,0.45);
}
.event-card__eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.event-card__title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.event-card__desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.event-card__status {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.event-body { display: grid; gap: 48px; }
.event-section-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.event-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
}
.event-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.event-list li::before {
    content: '→';
    color: var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.event-note {
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
}
.event-cta-text p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.event-notes-preview {
    padding: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);
}
.event-notes-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}
.event-note-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 18px;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
a.event-note-card {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}
a.event-note-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--color-accent), 0 0 20px rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.18);
    background: rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.04);
}
a.event-note-card:hover .event-note-card__cta {
    color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    text-decoration-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}
.event-note-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.event-note-card p {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.event-note-card a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.event-note-card__cta {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: color 0.15s ease, text-decoration-color 0.15s ease;
}
.event-scarcity {
    color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.event-register {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.event-register-inner { max-width: 640px; text-align: center; }
.event-register-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.event-register-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Subscribe form (shared between events + preorder) */
.subscribe-form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}
.subscribe-form-input {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 200px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
    outline: none;
}
.subscribe-form-input:focus { border-color: var(--color-accent); }
.subscribe-form-input::placeholder { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.subscribe-form-notice {
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.subscribe-form-success {
    padding: 24px;
    background: rgba(232,160,18,0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* =========================================================
   PREORDER PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.preorder-hero {
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.preorder-hero-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
}
.book-cover-img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 8px 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 2px 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    display: block;
}
.preorder-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.preorder-author {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    margin-top: -8px;
}
.preorder-lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-style: italic;
}
.preorder-for { margin: 32px 0; }
.preorder-for-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.preorder-manifesto {
    margin: 32px 0;
    padding: 24px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.preorder-manifesto p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.preorder-manifesto p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.preorder-closing {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 32px !important;
}
.preorder-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.preorder-excerpt {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.preorder-body {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* --- Preorder Gallery --- */
.preorder-gallery {
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.preorder-gallery-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.preorder-gallery-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.preorder-gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: start;
}
.preorder-gallery-item {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}
.preorder-gallery-item--wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}
.preorder-gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0.9;
}
.preorder-gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    opacity: 1;
}

.preorder-form-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.preorder-form-inner { max-width: 640px; text-align: center; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .event-highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .event-catalog { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .event-card--featured { grid-column: span 1; }
    .event-hero { padding: 60px 0; }
    .preorder-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .preorder-book-mockup { max-width: 200px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .subscribe-form-row { flex-direction: column; }
    .subscribe-form-input { min-width: unset; width: 100%; }
    .preorder-gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .preorder-gallery-item--wide { grid-column: span 1; aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
}

/* ============================================================
   FORMS PAGE
   ============================================================ */

.forms-hero {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    padding: 100px 0 60px;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.forms-hero-inner {
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.forms-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 0;
}

.forms-hero-tagline {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.forms-section {
    padding: 60px 0 80px;
}

.forms-intro {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-align: center;
}

.forms-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.form-card {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.form-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.form-card__icon {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
}

.form-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.form-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0;
}

.form-card .btn {
    margin-top: auto;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.form-card--membership {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-surface) 80%, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 100%);
}

.form-card--membership .form-card__title {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ============================================================
   BECOME A MODEL — CTA Section + Modal
   ============================================================ */

/* ── CTA Section ── */
/* =========================================================
   JOIN THE TEAM CTA
   ========================================================= */
.join-cta {
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.join-cta__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.join-cta__image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}

.join-cta__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.join-cta__image-wrap:hover .join-cta__image {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.join-cta__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.join-cta__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 12px 0 20px;
}

.join-cta__body {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.model-cta {
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.model-cta__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.model-cta__image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}

.model-cta__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.model-cta__image-wrap:hover .model-cta__image {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.model-cta__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.model-cta__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 12px 0 20px;
}

.model-cta__body {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* ── Modal ── */
.model-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem;
}

.model-modal[hidden] {
    display: none;
}

.model-modal__backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
    animation: fadeIn 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.model-modal__dialog {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 880px;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: slideUp 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.model-modal__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-white);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.model-modal__close:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.model-modal__image-col {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.model-modal__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.model-modal__body {
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.model-modal__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 12px 0 12px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.model-modal__intro {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ── Application Form ── */
.model-form__group {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.model-form__label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.model-form__optional {
    font-weight: 400;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.model-form__input {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    color: var(--color-text);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    outline: none;
}

.model-form__input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.model-form__input::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-border);
}

.model-form__textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 90px;
}

.model-form__submit {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.model-form__success {
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #6fcf97;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.model-form__error {
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #eb5757;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .join-cta__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .join-cta__image-wrap {
        aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
        order: -1;
    }

    .model-cta__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .model-cta__image-wrap {
        aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    }

    .model-modal__dialog {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-height: 95vh;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .model-modal__image-col {
        display: none;
    }

    .model-modal__body {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to   { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes slideUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Hero ── */
.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.about-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 0%, rgba(232,160,18,0.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(232,160,18,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 760px;
}

.about-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 16px 0 24px;
}

.about-hero-tagline {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Body / Philosophy ── */
.about-body {
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.about-body-inner {
    max-width: 800px;
    display: grid;
    gap: 60px;
}

.about-philosophy {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.about-philosophy p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5em;
}

.about-lead {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5em !important;
}

.about-quote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding: 18px 28px;
    margin: 2em 0 0;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Seeking ── */
.about-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.about-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.about-list li::before {
    content: '→';
    color: var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.about-closing {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Work With Me ── */
.about-work {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.about-work-inner {
    text-align: center;
}

.about-work-intro {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.about-cta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 48px;
    text-align: left;
}

.about-cta-card {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.about-cta-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.about-cta-card--featured {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1a1200 0%, var(--color-surface) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.4);
}

.about-cta-card__icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.about-cta-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-cta-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0;
}

.about-cta-card .btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-cta-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-hero { padding: 80px 0 60px; }
    .about-body { padding: 56px 0; }
    .about-work { padding: 56px 0; }
    .about-cta-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
}

/* ── Modal ── */

.form-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9800;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.form-modal:not([hidden]) {
    display: flex;
}

.form-modal[hidden] {
    display: none;
}

.form-modal__backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.form-modal__inner {
    position: relative;
    width: min(760px, 100%);
    max-height: 90vh;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    scrollbar-gutter: stable both-edges;
    scrollbar-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    z-index: 1;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.form-modal__inner::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
}

.form-modal__inner::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.form-modal__inner::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
    background-clip: padding-box;
}

.form-modal__inner::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    background-clip: padding-box;
}

.form-modal__header {
    padding: 24px 24px 0;
}

.form-modal__eyebrow {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.form-modal__title {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.7rem);
}

.form-modal__description {
    margin: 10px 0 0;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.form-modal__body {
    padding: 20px 24px 24px;
}

.form-modal__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}

.form-modal__close:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

.forms-modal-form {
    display: grid;
    gap: 18px;
}

.forms-modal-form__fieldset {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 16px;
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px;
}

.forms-modal-form__fieldset legend {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0 8px;
}

.forms-modal-form__row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 14px;
}

.forms-modal-form__field {
    display: grid;
    gap: 6px;
}

.forms-modal-form__field label {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.forms-modal-form__field input,
.forms-modal-form__field select,
.forms-modal-form__field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
    color: var(--color-text);
    padding: 11px 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.forms-modal-form__field textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}

.forms-modal-form__field input:focus,
.forms-modal-form__field select:focus,
.forms-modal-form__field textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    outline: none;
}

.forms-modal-form__field input:invalid,
.forms-modal-form__field select:invalid,
.forms-modal-form__field textarea:invalid {
    box-shadow: none;
}

.forms-modal-form__field--checkbox {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    align-items: start;
    gap: 8px;
}

.forms-modal-form__field--checkbox input {
    margin-top: 3px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.forms-modal-form__field--checkbox label {
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.forms-modal-form__help {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.forms-modal-form__legal {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.42);
    padding: 14px;
    max-height: 280px;
    overflow: auto;
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
}

.forms-modal-form__legal h4,
.forms-modal-form__legal h5 {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.forms-modal-form__legal h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.forms-modal-form__legal h5 {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.forms-modal-form__legal p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.forms-modal-form__legal ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 18px;
    display: grid;
    gap: 6px;
}

.forms-modal-form__legal li {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.forms-modal-form__actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.forms-modal-form__status {
    min-height: 1.3em;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.forms-modal-form__error {
    margin: 0;
    color: #eb5757;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.forms-modal-form__success {
    border: 1px solid rgba(111, 207, 151, 0.6);
    background: rgba(111, 207, 151, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 16px;
}

.forms-modal-form__success h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    color: #6fcf97;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.forms-modal-form__success p {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.forms-modal-form__honeypot {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    opacity: 0;
}

/* Negotiation form — progressive disclosure layout helpers */
/* Ensure [hidden] elements are actually hidden even when a display class is applied */
.forms-modal-form [hidden] {
    display: none !important;
}

.forms-modal-form__check-group {
    display: grid;
    gap: 6px;
}

.forms-modal-form__radio-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

.forms-modal-form__category-label {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.forms-modal-form__category-label--energetic {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.forms-modal-form__field--energetic {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 14px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
}

.forms-modal-form__field--energetic-note {
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.forms-modal-form__field .forms-modal-form__textarea--compact {
    min-height: 72px;
}

.forms-toast {
    position: fixed;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    z-index: 9900;
    background: rgba(18, 20, 24, 0.97);
    border: 1px solid rgba(111, 207, 151, 0.65);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
    max-width: min(360px, calc(100vw - 32px));
    padding: 12px 14px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.forms-toast.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    animation: formsToastFlow 0.9s ease;
}

.forms-toast__message {
    margin: 0;
    color: #8be5b0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.forms-toast--success {
    border-color: rgba(111, 207, 151, 0.65);
}

.forms-toast--error {
    border-color: rgba(235, 87, 87, 0.8);
    background: rgba(28, 14, 16, 0.97);
}

.forms-toast--error .forms-toast__message {
    color: #ff8f8f;
}

@keyframes formsToastFlow {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(12px);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .forms-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .form-modal {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .form-modal__inner {
        width: 100vw;
        max-height: 100dvh;
        height: 100dvh;
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    .form-modal__header,
    .form-modal__body {
        padding-left: 16px;
        padding-right: 16px;
    }

    .forms-modal-form__row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .forms-toast {
        right: 12px;
        left: 12px;
        bottom: 12px;
        max-width: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .forms-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.faq-list {
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.faq-item[open] {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-question {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-white);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: color var(--transition);
    user-select: none;
}

.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.faq-question::after {
    content: '+';
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-question::after {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-question {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 24px 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.faq-answer p {
    padding-top: 18px;
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ── FAQ CTA ── */
.faq-cta {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 56px 40px;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.faq-cta__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.faq-cta__text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-cta__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .faq-question { padding: 18px 20px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .event-class-grid,
    .event-notes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .faq-answer { padding: 0 20px 18px; }
    .faq-cta { padding: 40px 24px; }
    .faq-cta__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}

/* ——— Instagram Feed ——— */
.instagram-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.instagram-section .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .instagram-section { padding: 48px 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — INTERVIEW SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.about-interview {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.about-interview__inner .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.about-interview__body {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.about-interview__embed-wrap {
    flex: 0 0 55%;
}
.about-interview__embed {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%;
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    background: #000;
}
.about-interview__embed iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.about-interview__text {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    padding-top: 4px;
}
.about-interview__topics {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}
.interview-topic-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    background: rgba(232,160,18,0.12);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.25);
}
.about-interview__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-interview__body { flex-direction: column; }
    .about-interview__embed-wrap { width: 100%; flex: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-interview { padding: 56px 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   INTERVIEWS PAGE
   ============================================================ */

/* Hero */
.interviews-hero {
    padding: 130px 0 80px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,15,15,0) 60%, var(--color-bg) 100%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(232,160,18,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%),
        var(--color-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    text-align: center;
}
.interviews-hero__inner { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.interviews-hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 12px 0 20px;
}
.interviews-hero__tagline {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.interviews-hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Philosophy strip */
.interviews-philosophy {
    padding: 48px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1000 0%, #241800 50%, #1a1000 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.15);
    text-align: center;
}
.interviews-philosophy__inner { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.interviews-philosophy__quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.65;
    border: none;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    padding: 0;
}
.interviews-philosophy__attr {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Archive section */
.interviews-archive {
    padding: 80px 0;
}
.interviews-archive .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

/* Individual interview item */
.interviews-item {
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.interviews-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}
.interviews-item__inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 52px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.interviews-item--alt .interviews-item__inner {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}
.interviews-item__embed-wrap {
    flex: 0 0 56%;
}
.interviews-item__embed {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%;
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    background: #000;
}
.interviews-item__embed iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.interviews-item__meta {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    padding-top: 4px;
}
.interviews-item__number {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.interviews-item__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0;
}
.interviews-item__summary {
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
}
.interviews-item__topics {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}
.interviews-item__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: 8px;
}

/* Services section */
.interviews-services {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.interviews-services__intro {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: 12px;
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.75;
}
.interviews-services__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 48px;
}
.interviews-service-card {
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.interviews-service-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.interviews-service-card--featured {
    border-color: rgba(232,160,18,0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1000 0%, #211500 100%);
    grid-column: span 1;
}
.interviews-service-card--featured:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.interviews-service-card__icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1;
}
.interviews-service-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 0;
}
.interviews-service-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0;
}
.interviews-service-card .btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* Bottom CTA */
.interviews-cta {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    text-align: center;
}
.interviews-cta__inner { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.interviews-cta__text h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.interviews-cta__text p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

/* Logo + Primary Button Layout */
.interviews-cta__logo-section {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    max-width: 400px;
}
.interviews-cta__primary-btn {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.25), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: all var(--transition), transform 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.interviews-cta__primary-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.4), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Secondary actions below */
.interviews-cta__secondary-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Interviews page responsive */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
    .interviews-item__inner,
    .interviews-item--alt .interviews-item__inner { flex-direction: column; }
    .interviews-item__embed-wrap { width: 100%; flex: none; }
    .interviews-services__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .interviews-hero { padding: 100px 0 56px; }
    .interviews-hero__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .interviews-services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .interviews-cta__logo-section { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; max-width: 140px; }
    .interviews-cta__primary-btn {
        width: 100%;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }
    .interviews-cta__secondary-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
    .interviews-item__actions { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* =========================================================
   JOIN PAGE  (/join — Enter the Circle)
   ========================================================= */

/* Hero */
.join-hero {
    padding: 132px 0 94px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    text-align: center;
}
.join-hero__inner {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.join-hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 9vw, 6rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 0.98;
    margin: 16px 0 22px;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.join-hero__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: rgba(244,244,244,0.88);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 610px;
    margin: 0 auto 34px;
}
.join-hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.join-hero__note {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: rgba(244,244,244,0.7);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Shared section structure */
.join-section {
    padding: 86px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.join-section--intro {
    background: var(--color-surface);
}
.join-section--why {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 12%, rgba(232,160,18,0.08) 0%, transparent 28%),
        var(--color-bg);
}
.join-section--requires {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #121212 0%, #0f0f0f 100%);
}
.join-section--benefits {
    background: var(--color-surface);
}
.join-section__narrow {
    max-width: 760px;
}
.join-section__label {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.join-section__title {
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.1rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-wrap: balance;
}
.join-section__text {
    max-width: 66ch;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.82);
    line-height: 1.82;
}

.join-why-list {
    margin: 26px 0 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.join-why-list li {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.18);
    background: rgba(232,160,18,0.06);
    color: rgba(242,242,242,0.9);
    line-height: 1.72;
}

.join-pillars {
    margin-top: 30px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
}
.join-pillar {
    padding: 24px 22px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(27,27,27,0.95) 0%, rgba(14,14,14,0.98) 100%);
}
.join-pillar h3 {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.join-pillar p {
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.74);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
}

.join-requires-list {
    margin-top: 24px;
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.join-requires-list li {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.84);
    line-height: 1.74;
}
.join-requires-list strong {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.join-audience-grid {
    margin-top: 28px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.join-audience-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 26px 24px;
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
}
.join-audience-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.join-audience-card ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
    display: grid;
    gap: 9px;
}
.join-audience-card li {
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.78);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.join-benefits__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}
.join-benefit-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,23,11,0.48) 0%, rgba(14,14,14,0.95) 100%);
}
.join-benefit-card__title {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.join-benefit-card__desc {
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.76);
    line-height: 1.72;
}

.join-membership-cta {
    margin: 80px 0;
    padding: 60px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.join-membership-cta__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.join-membership-cta__art {
    text-align: center;
}

.join-membership-cta__logo {
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

.join-membership-cta__content {
    text-align: left;
}

.join-membership-cta__title {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.join-membership-cta__text {
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.join-membership-cta__text--last {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.join-membership-cta__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Final CTA */
.join-final-cta {
    padding: 104px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 14% 16%, rgba(232,160,18,0.16) 0%, transparent 26%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #130d03 0%, #1a1000 44%, #0d0d0d 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.24);
}
.join-final-cta__inner {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.join-final-cta__label {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.join-final-cta__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.join-final-cta__text {
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    max-width: 58ch;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.82);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.join-threshold-form {
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.24);
}
.join-threshold-form__label {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.82);
}
.join-threshold-form__row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 10px;
}
.join-threshold-form__input {
    width: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 12px 14px;
}
.join-threshold-form__input:focus {
    outline: 2px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.45);
    outline-offset: 1px;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.join-threshold-form__status {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.74);
}

.join-final-cta__note {
    margin-top: 18px;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.72);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
}
.join-final-cta__note a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ── Nav: Join pill ── */
.site-nav-link--join {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #000 !important;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.site-nav-link--join:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-hover);
    color: #000 !important;
}

/* ── Homepage: Enter the Circle section ── */
.homepage-join {
    padding: 110px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.homepage-join::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(232,160,18,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.homepage-join__inner {
    max-width: 660px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}
.homepage-join__badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(232,160,18,0.12);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.25);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.homepage-join__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.homepage-join__text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.homepage-join__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* =========================================================
   ARCHIVE OVERVIEW
   ========================================================= */
.archive-overview-template {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(232,160,18,0.12) 0%, transparent 30%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 82% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 22%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #090909 0%, #0f0f0f 42%, #111111 100%);
}
.archive-overview-main {
    overflow: clip;
}
.archive-overview-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 76vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.14);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 18%, rgba(232,160,18,0.18) 0%, transparent 28%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20,15,6,0.95) 0%, rgba(13,13,13,0.9) 52%, rgba(6,6,6,0.98) 100%);
}
.archive-overview-hero__veil,
.archive-overview-hero__texture {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}
.archive-overview-hero__veil {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.16) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.76) 58%, rgba(8,8,8,0.94) 100%),
        linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(232,160,18,0.14) 0%, transparent 38%, transparent 72%, rgba(232,160,18,0.08) 100%);
}
.archive-overview-hero__texture {
    opacity: 0.2;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 52px 52px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.12) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 72%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 100%);
}
.archive-overview-hero__frame {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 128px;
    padding-bottom: 84px;
}
.archive-overview-hero__panel {
    max-width: 780px;
}
.archive-overview-hero__panel .page-masthead {
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
}
.archive-overview-hero__eyebrow {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.72);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.archive-overview-hero__title {
    max-width: 8ch;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 8vw, 6.6rem);
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -0.045em;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.archive-overview-hero__copy {
    max-width: 58ch;
    font-size: clamp(1.04rem, 2vw, 1.28rem);
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.84);
}
.archive-overview-hero__stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 34px;
}
.archive-overview-stat {
    padding: 20px 22px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.24);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.archive-overview-stat__value {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.archive-overview-stat__label {
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.68);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.archive-overview-grid-section {
    padding: 84px 0 92px;
}
.archive-section-heading--overview {
    margin-bottom: 42px;
}
.archive-overview-intro {
    max-width: 64ch;
}
.archive-overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
}
.archive-overview-card {
    min-height: 340px;
}
.archive-overview-card--ambient {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(232,160,18,0.16) 0%, transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #151008 0%, #1c1914 55%, #141414 100%);
}
.archive-overview-card--ambient .living-year-card__inner {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.18) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.84) 58%, rgba(8,8,8,0.96) 100%),
        linear-gradient(112deg, rgba(232,160,18,0.08) 0%, transparent 56%);
}
.archive-overview-cta-band {
    margin-top: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .archive-overview-hero { min-height: auto; }
    .archive-overview-hero__frame { padding-top: 104px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
    .archive-overview-hero__title { max-width: none; }
    .archive-overview-hero__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .archive-overview-hero__frame { padding-top: 94px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
    .archive-overview-grid-section { padding: 60px 0 64px; }
    .archive-overview-hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 13vw, 4rem); }
}

/* =========================================================
   ARCHIVE MONTH PAGES
   ========================================================= */
.archive-page-template {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(232,160,18,0.12) 0%, transparent 30%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 24%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #090909 0%, #0f0f0f 42%, #111111 100%);
}
.archive-page {
    overflow: clip;
}
.archive-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 92vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.14);
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20,15,6,0.94) 0%, rgba(15,15,15,0.84) 56%, rgba(7,7,7,0.98) 100%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(232,160,18,0.16) 0%, transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0d0d0d 0%, #070707 100%);
}
.archive-hero--with-image {
    background: #070707;
}
.archive-hero__media,
.archive-hero__veil,
.archive-hero__texture {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}
.archive-hero__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: saturate(0.85) contrast(1.02) brightness(0.55);
}
.archive-hero--january .archive-hero__media img {
    object-position: center 18%;
}
.archive-hero--february .archive-hero__media img {
    object-position: center 26%;
}
.archive-hero__veil {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.2) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.72) 55%, rgba(8,8,8,0.96) 100%),
        linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(232,160,18,0.18) 0%, transparent 35%, transparent 70%, rgba(232,160,18,0.08) 100%);
}
.archive-hero__texture {
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.22;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 70%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 100%);
}
.archive-hero__frame {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 128px;
    padding-bottom: 76px;
}
.archive-hero__breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 52px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.65);
}
.archive-hero__breadcrumb a {
    color: inherit;
}
.archive-hero__breadcrumb a:hover,
.breadcrumb-current {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}
.breadcrumb-sep {
    margin: 0 10px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.archive-hero__panel {
    max-width: 760px;
    padding: 34px 34px 0 0;
}
.archive-hero__kicker,
.archive-section-eyebrow,
.archive-aside__label,
.archive-module__label,
.archive-meta-card__label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}
.archive-hero__kicker {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.archive-hero__month {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.74);
}
.archive-hero__title {
    max-width: 9ch;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6.2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.96;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-wrap: balance;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.archive-hero__invocation {
    max-width: 56ch;
    font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.84);
}

.archive-lede,
.archive-gallery-section,
.archive-story,
.archive-cta-band {
    position: relative;
}
.archive-lede {
    padding: 88px 0 44px;
}
.archive-lede__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.7fr) minmax(260px, 0.85fr);
    gap: 44px;
    align-items: start;
}
.archive-lede__body {
    max-width: 760px;
}
.archive-lede__body .archive-section-eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.archive-lede__text {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    line-height: 1.95;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}
.archive-meta-card {
    position: sticky;
    top: 96px;
    padding: 28px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.18);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(31,24,12,0.76) 0%, rgba(15,15,15,0.82) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}
.archive-meta-card__label {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.archive-meta-card__list {
    list-style: none;
}
.archive-meta-card__list li {
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.75);
}
.archive-meta-card__list li:first-child {
    border-top: none;
    padding-top: 0;
}

.archive-section-heading {
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
    max-width: 760px;
}
.archive-section-heading--tight {
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.archive-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
    line-height: 1.02;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.archive-section-copy {
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.66);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.archive-gallery-section {
    padding: 48px 0 80px;
}
.archive-gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
}
.archive-gallery-tile {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 26px;
    min-height: 240px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.archive-gallery-tile img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.archive-gallery-card {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    cursor: zoom-in;
    text-align: left;
}
.archive-gallery-card__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease, filter 0.45s ease;
}
.archive-gallery-card__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 20%, rgba(0,0,0,0.78) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.archive-gallery-card:hover .archive-gallery-card__image,
.archive-gallery-card:focus-visible .archive-gallery-card__image {
    transform: scale(1.035);
    filter: saturate(1.05);
}
.archive-gallery-card:hover .archive-gallery-card__overlay,
.archive-gallery-card:focus-visible .archive-gallery-card__overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}
.archive-gallery-card:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: -2px;
}
.archive-gallery-card__title {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.archive-gallery-tile--feature {
    grid-column: span 7;
    min-height: 520px;
}
.archive-gallery-tile--portrait {
    grid-column: span 2;
    min-height: 520px;
}
.archive-gallery-tile--landscape {
    grid-column: span 5;
    min-height: 250px;
}
.archive-gallery-placeholder {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 26px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(45,33,14,0.9) 0%, rgba(20,20,20,0.94) 100%);
}
.archive-gallery-placeholder__label {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.archive-gallery-placeholder__hint {
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.6);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
}
.archive-gallery-grid--empty {
    display: block;
}
.archive-gallery-empty {
    padding: 34px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(232,160,18,0.28);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(31,24,12,0.55) 0%, rgba(15,15,15,0.78) 100%);
}
.archive-gallery-empty__label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.archive-gallery-empty__hint {
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.66);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.archive-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 140;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 28px;
}
.archive-lightbox[hidden] {
    display: none;
}
.archive-lightbox__backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.86);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.archive-lightbox__dialog {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: min(1120px, 100%);
}
.archive-lightbox__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.archive-lightbox__figure {
    margin: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 26px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    background: #050505;
}
.archive-lightbox__image {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 84vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #050505;
}
.archive-lightbox__caption {
    padding: 18px 22px 22px;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.78);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.archive-story {
    padding: 26px 0 88px;
}
.archive-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 40px 0 26px;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.72);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.archive-divider::before,
.archive-divider::after {
    content: "";
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(232,160,18,0.34) 48%, transparent 100%);
}
.archive-prose-block {
    max-width: 820px;
}
.archive-prose-block p {
    margin-bottom: 1.4em;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.95;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.78);
}
.archive-split-block {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin: 54px 0;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.archive-media-plate,
.archive-aside,
.archive-module {
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24,24,24,0.92) 0%, rgba(15,15,15,0.98) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.archive-media-plate {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    min-height: 420px;
    padding: 28px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(232,160,18,0.14) 0%, transparent 32%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(31,24,12,0.95) 0%, rgba(15,15,15,0.98) 70%);
}
.archive-media-plate--with-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 28px;
    background: #090909;
}
.archive-media-plate__image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 22%;
    filter: saturate(0.84) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.62);
}
.archive-media-plate--february .archive-media-plate__image {
    object-position: center 24%;
}
.archive-media-plate--with-image::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 15%, rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 100%),
        linear-gradient(125deg, rgba(232,160,18,0.16) 0%, transparent 44%);
}
.archive-media-plate__label {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.archive-media-plate__hint {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.6);
}
.archive-split-block__content {
    padding: 30px 34px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.12);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,23,11,0.6) 0%, rgba(12,12,12,0.92) 100%);
}
.archive-split-block__content .archive-section-eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.archive-split-block__content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.archive-split-block__content p {
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.76);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.82;
    margin-bottom: 1.2em;
}
.archive-pullquote {
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 12px auto 40px;
    padding: 34px 26px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.18);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.18);
}
.archive-editorial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 0.7fr) minmax(0, 1.3fr);
    gap: 26px;
    align-items: start;
}
.archive-aside,
.archive-module {
    padding: 28px;
}
.archive-aside__label,
.archive-module__label {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.archive-aside p,
.archive-module p {
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.7);
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}
.archive-module-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.archive-module h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.archive-cta-band {
    padding: 84px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(232,160,18,0.18) 0%, transparent 26%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1000 0%, #241800 45%, #110d08 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.18);
}
.archive-cta-band__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) auto;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
}
.archive-cta-band__copy h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 14px 0 14px;
}
.archive-cta-band__copy p {
    max-width: 56ch;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.72);
    line-height: 1.8;
}
.archive-cta-band__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
}
.archive-text-link {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.archive-text-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .archive-gallery-tile--feature { grid-column: span 12; }
    .archive-gallery-tile--portrait { grid-column: span 6; min-height: 420px; }
    .archive-gallery-tile--landscape { grid-column: span 6; }
    .archive-editorial-grid,
    .archive-lede__grid,
    .archive-split-block,
    .archive-cta-band__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .archive-meta-card { position: static; }
    .archive-cta-band__actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .join-pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .archive-hero { min-height: auto; }
    .archive-hero__frame { padding-top: 104px; padding-bottom: 56px; }
    .archive-hero__panel { padding-right: 0; }
    .archive-hero__title { max-width: none; }
    .archive-gallery-tile--portrait,
    .archive-gallery-tile--landscape { grid-column: span 12; min-height: 320px; }
    .archive-module-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .join-hero { padding: 110px 0 68px; }
    .join-section { padding: 64px 0; }
    .join-membership-cta {
        margin: 56px 0;
        padding: 44px 0;
    }
    .join-membership-cta__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
    .join-membership-cta__content { text-align: center; }
    .join-membership-cta__actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    .join-membership-cta__actions .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
    .join-pillars,
    .join-audience-grid,
    .join-benefits__grid,
    .join-threshold-form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .join-hero__actions,
    .homepage-join__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .join-final-cta { padding: 78px 0; }
    .join-threshold-form { padding: 14px; }
    .join-threshold-form__button,
    .join-hero__actions .btn,
    .join-threshold-form__row .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }

    .archive-hero__breadcrumb { display: none; }
    .archive-hero__frame { padding-top: 94px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
    .archive-hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 12vw, 3.6rem); }
    .archive-hero__invocation,
    .archive-lede__text,
    .archive-prose-block p { line-height: 1.75; }
    .archive-lede { padding: 60px 0 24px; }
    .archive-gallery-section { padding: 30px 0 64px; }
    .archive-story { padding: 18px 0 64px; }
    .archive-gallery-grid { gap: 14px; }
    .archive-gallery-tile,
    .archive-gallery-tile--feature,
    .archive-gallery-tile--portrait,
    .archive-gallery-tile--landscape { min-height: 220px; }
    .archive-media-plate { min-height: 260px; }
    .archive-split-block__content,
    .archive-aside,
    .archive-module,
    .archive-meta-card { padding: 22px; }
    .archive-pullquote { padding: 28px 0; font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 7vw, 1.8rem); }
    .archive-cta-band { padding: 64px 0; }
    .archive-cta-band__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .archive-cta-band__actions .btn,
    .archive-text-link { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
    .archive-lightbox { padding: 12px; }
    .archive-lightbox__close { top: 10px; right: 10px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   BLOG INDEX PAGE (page-blog.hbs / controller: channel)
   ========================================================= */

/* ── Hero ── */
.bi-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.bi-hero--with-image {
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 26%;
}
.bi-hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,15,15,0.26) 26%, rgba(15,15,15,0.92) 100%),
        linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(232,160,18,0.14) 0%, transparent 42%, rgba(232,160,18,0.08) 100%);
    z-index: 0;
}
.bi-hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 128px 0 84px;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.bi-hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 16px 0 24px;
}
.bi-hero__tagline {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* ── Page banner (pages 2+) ── */
.bi-page-banner {
    padding: 80px 0 0;
}
.bi-page-banner__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 10px 0 0;
}

/* ── Body layout ── */
.bi-body {
    padding: 72px 0 80px;
}
.bi-body__layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ── Post grid ── */
.bi-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

/* ── Card base ── */
.bi-card {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.bi-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}
.bi-card__link {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

/* ── Card media ── */
.bi-card__media {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.bi-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.bi-card:hover .bi-card__media img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}
.bi-card__media--blank {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.bi-card__media--blank span {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: rgba(232,160,18,0.28);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* ── Card body ── */
.bi-card__body {
    padding: 22px 24px 26px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}
.bi-card__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.67rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.13em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.bi-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.38;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    flex: 1;
}
.bi-card__excerpt {
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.bi-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: auto;
}
.bi-card__dot { color: rgba(136,136,136,0.45); }

/* ── Featured card (first, full-width) ── */
.bi-card--featured {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #140f07 0%, #1b1710 100%);
    border-color: rgba(232,160,18,0.22);
}
.bi-card--featured .bi-card__link {
    flex-direction: row;
    min-height: 360px;
}
.bi-card--featured .bi-card__media {
    aspect-ratio: unset;
    width: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.bi-card--featured .bi-card__body {
    padding: 40px 48px;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 50%;
}
.bi-card--featured .bi-card__title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex: none;
}
.bi-card--featured .bi-card__excerpt {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(232,232,232,0.65);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.bi-card__featured-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.67rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.35);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}
.bi-card__read-more {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}
.bi-card--featured:hover .bi-card__read-more { color: var(--color-accent-hover); }

/* ── Empty state ── */
.bi-empty {
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ── Pagination ── */
.bi-pagination {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 56px 0 0;
}
.bi-pagination__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 9px 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.bi-pagination__link:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}
.bi-pagination__link--disabled {
    opacity: 0.28;
    pointer-events: none;
    cursor: default;
}
.bi-pagination__info {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ── Sidebar ── */
.bi-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 96px;
}
.bi-sidebar__block {
    padding-bottom: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.bi-sidebar__label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.67rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.bi-sidebar__copy {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.bi-sidebar__btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.bi-sidebar__subscribe {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #140f07 0%, #1b1710 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px;
}
.bi-sidebar__subscribe .bi-sidebar__label { margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* ── Search button (Ghost Portal) ── */
.bi-search-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    text-align: left;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.bi-search-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* ── Tag list ── */
.bi-taglist {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 7px;
}
.bi-taglist__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 5px 11px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.bi-taglist__link:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}
.bi-taglist__count {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    opacity: 0.55;
}

/* ── Sidebar post list ── */
.bi-postlist {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}
.bi-postlist__link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}
.bi-postlist__link:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.bi-postlist__thumb {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
}
.bi-postlist__thumb--blank {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.bi-postlist__title {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.42;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── Bottom CTA ── */
.bi-cta {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, #0d0904 0%, #0f0f0f 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    text-align: center;
}
.bi-cta__inner {
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.bi-cta__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 14px 0 18px;
}
.bi-cta__copy {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.bi-cta__actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── Blog index responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .bi-body__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px; gap: 48px; }
    .bi-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .bi-card--featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .bi-card--featured .bi-card__body { padding: 32px 36px; }
    .bi-card--featured .bi-card__title { font-size: 1.6rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .bi-body__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .bi-sidebar {
        position: static;
        top: auto;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 28px;
        align-items: start;
    }
    .bi-sidebar__block {
        border-bottom: none;
        padding-bottom: 0;
        margin-bottom: 0;
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        padding: 24px;
    }
    .bi-sidebar__subscribe { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .bi-card--featured .bi-card__link { flex-direction: column; }
    .bi-card--featured .bi-card__media { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 7; }
    .bi-card--featured .bi-card__body { width: 100%; padding: 28px 28px 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .bi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .bi-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .bi-hero__inner { padding: 100px 0 60px; }
    .bi-pagination { gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .bi-cta { padding: 72px 0; }
    .bi-cta__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .bi-cta__actions .btn { text-align: center; }
}

/* ── Hero overlay — warm directional variant ── */
.bi-hero__overlay--warm {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,15,15,0.18) 0%, rgba(15,15,15,0.88) 100%),
        linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(180,60,20,0.18) 0%, transparent 38%, rgba(232,160,18,0.12) 100%);
}

/* =========================================================
   BLOG INDEX — RITUAL PRESENCE STRIP
   Full-width image mosaic centering Black community,
   faces, hands, and rope interaction.
   ========================================================= */
.bi-ritual-strip {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0a0a0a;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.12);
}
.bi-ritual-strip__mosaic {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 2fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 320px;
    gap: 3px;
}
.bi-ritual-strip__cell {
    margin: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #111;
}
.bi-ritual-strip__cell--tall {
    grid-row: 1 / -1;
}
.bi-ritual-strip__column {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3px;
}
.bi-ritual-strip__cell img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    display: block;
    filter: saturate(0.82) contrast(1.06) brightness(0.72);
    transition: filter 0.6s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.bi-ritual-strip__cell:hover img {
    filter: saturate(1.0) contrast(1.08) brightness(0.88);
    transform: scale(1.03);
}
/* Warm gold edge glow on each cell */
.bi-ritual-strip__cell::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(232,160,18,0.07);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.bi-ritual-strip__caption {
    padding: 14px 0 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232,160,18,0.10);
}
.bi-ritual-strip__label {
    font-size: 0.67rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(232,160,18,0.52);
}

/* ── Ritual strip responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .bi-ritual-strip__mosaic {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: 200px 200px;
    }
    .bi-ritual-strip__cell--tall { grid-row: auto; }
    .bi-ritual-strip__column { grid-template-rows: 200px 200px; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .bi-ritual-strip__mosaic {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: 160px 160px;
    }
    .bi-ritual-strip__column { grid-template-rows: 160px 160px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   READING PAGE — Rope & Sound class notes
   Editorial, immersive, guided reading experience.
   Components: .reading-nav, .reading-body, .reading-section,
   .reading-principle, .reading-quote, .reading-insight,
   .reading-tone-map, .reading-journey, .reading-phrases,
   .reading-practice, .reading-closing
   ========================================================= */

/* ── Page wrapper ── */
.reading-page .site-main { padding-top: 0; }

/* ── Sticky in-page navigation ── */
.reading-nav {
    position: sticky;
    top: 64px;
    z-index: 40;
    background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 10px 0;
}
.reading-nav__list {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0 24px;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}
.reading-nav__list::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.reading-nav__item a {
    display: block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.reading-nav__item a:hover,
.reading-nav__item a.active {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.3);
    background: rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.07);
}

/* ── Main reading column — intentionally narrow for readability ── */
.reading-body {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 80px 24px 120px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

/* ── Orientation / How-to-read block ── */
.reading-orientation {
    padding: 32px 36px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: var(--color-surface);
    margin-bottom: 72px;
    scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}
.reading-orientation__label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: block;
}
.reading-orientation p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.reading-orientation p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ── Section divider ── */
.reading-sep {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 72px 0;
}
.reading-sep::before,
.reading-sep::after {
    content: '';
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-border);
}
.reading-sep__mark {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    opacity: 0.6;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Thematic section ── */
.reading-section {
    scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}
.reading-section + .reading-sep { margin-top: 72px; }
.reading-section__eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.reading-section__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.reading-section__body {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
}
.reading-section__body p {
    margin-bottom: 1.4em;
}
.reading-section__body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.reading-section__body em {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ── Principle statement block — strong serif voice ── */
.reading-principle {
    margin: 36px 0;
    padding: 28px 32px;
    background: rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.04);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.reading-principle p {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.reading-principle p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ── Key teaching line — centered axiom, accent serif ── */
.reading-keyline {
    margin: 48px 0;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.reading-keyline__text {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.55;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.reading-keyline__note {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ── Insight / why-it-matters block ── */
.reading-insight {
    margin: 32px 0;
    padding: 22px 26px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.reading-insight__label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}
.reading-insight p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ── Pull quote ── */
.reading-quote {
    margin: 40px 0;
}
.reading-quote__mark {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    opacity: 0.22;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: -12px;
    user-select: none;
}
.reading-quote__text {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-style: italic;
    padding: 0 0 0 22px;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.35);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.reading-quote__source {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    padding-left: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: block;
}
.reading-quote__note {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* ── Tone / frequency map (3-column visual key) ── */
.reading-tone-map {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 28px 0;
}
.reading-tone-card {
    padding: 18px 16px;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    text-align: center;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.reading-tone-card:hover { border-color: rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.3); }
.reading-tone-card__freq {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.reading-tone-card__arrow {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}
.reading-tone-card__effect {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ── Journey phases (4-column horizontal flow) ── */
.reading-journey {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    margin: 28px 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.reading-journey__phase {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.reading-journey__phase:last-child { border-right: none; }
.reading-journey__step {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.reading-journey__name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.reading-journey__desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ── Anchor phrase list ── */
.reading-phrases {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 28px 0;
}
.reading-phrase {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.reading-phrase:hover { border-color: rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.25); }
.reading-phrase__mark {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.reading-phrase__text {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ── Practice steps (numbered ritual) ── */
.reading-practice {
    display: grid;
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 32px 0;
}
.reading-practice__step {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: start;
    padding: 22px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.reading-practice__step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.reading-practice__num {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.5);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    background: rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.04);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.reading-practice__step:hover .reading-practice__num {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.1);
}
.reading-practice__title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.reading-practice__body {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

/* ── Closing section ── */
.reading-closing {
    margin-top: 80px;
    padding: 52px 44px;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}
.reading-closing__eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: block;
}
.reading-closing__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.reading-closing__synthesis {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.reading-closing__invocation {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.reading-closing__invocation span {
    display: block;
    line-height: 2;
}
.reading-closing__ashe {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
}
.reading-closing__cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── References ── */
.reading-references {
    margin-top: 64px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.reading-references__heading {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.reading-references__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}
.reading-references__item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: baseline;
}
.reading-references__num {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 28px;
}
.reading-references__citation {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.reading-ref-marker a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.75em;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.reading-ref-marker a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ── Further Reading ── */
.reading-further {
    margin-top: 64px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.reading-further__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.reading-further__intro {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.85;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.reading-further__note {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 640px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.reading-further__close {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-top: 36px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}
.reading-source-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
}
.reading-source-card {
    padding: 24px 28px;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.reading-source-card__concept {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.13em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.reading-source-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.reading-source-card__title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.reading-source-card__author {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.reading-source-card__chapter {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.reading-source-card__why {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 12px;
}

/* ── Reading section images ── */
.reading-section-image {
    margin: 44px -24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #0d0d0d;
}
.reading-section-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    display: block;
    filter: saturate(0.82) contrast(1.06) brightness(0.74);
    transition: filter 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reading-section-image:hover img {
    filter: saturate(0.96) contrast(1.08) brightness(0.84);
    transform: scale(1.015);
}
.reading-section-image--short img { height: 280px; }
.reading-section-image__caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.72) 0%, transparent 100%);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(232,160,18,0.55);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ── Reading image pair (split layout) ── */
.reading-image-pair {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3px;
    margin: 44px -24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0d0d0d;
}
.reading-image-pair figure {
    margin: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.reading-image-pair img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 25%;
    display: block;
    filter: saturate(0.82) contrast(1.06) brightness(0.74);
    transition: filter 0.6s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reading-image-pair figure:hover img {
    filter: saturate(0.96) contrast(1.08) brightness(0.84);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* ── Reading split layout: image beside text ── */
.reading-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 36px 0 44px;
}
.reading-split--reverse { direction: rtl; }
.reading-split--reverse > * { direction: ltr; }
.reading-split__image {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0d0d0d;
}
.reading-split__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    display: block;
    filter: saturate(0.82) contrast(1.06) brightness(0.74);
    transition: filter 0.7s ease;
}
.reading-split__image:hover img {
    filter: saturate(0.96) contrast(1.08) brightness(0.84);
}
.reading-split__body { padding: 0 8px; }
.reading-split__pull {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(232, 220, 200, 0.68);
    margin: 0;
    font-style: italic;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ── Reading figure: contained centered solo image ── */
.reading-figure {
    margin: 40px auto;
    max-width: 480px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0d0d0d;
}
.reading-figure img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    filter: saturate(0.82) contrast(1.06) brightness(0.74);
    transition: filter 0.7s ease;
}
.reading-figure:hover img {
    filter: saturate(0.96) contrast(1.08) brightness(0.84);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .reading-body { padding: 56px 20px 80px; }
    .reading-section-image { margin: 32px -20px; }
    .reading-section-image img { height: 280px; }
    .reading-section-image--short img { height: 220px; }
    .reading-image-pair { margin: 32px -20px; }
    .reading-image-pair img { height: 220px; }
    .reading-tone-map { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .reading-journey {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .reading-journey__phase:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
    .reading-journey__phase:nth-child(1),
    .reading-journey__phase:nth-child(2) {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }
    .reading-orientation { padding: 24px 20px; }
    .reading-closing { padding: 36px 24px; }
    .reading-principle { padding: 22px 20px; }
    .reading-practice__step { grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    .reading-practice__num { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
    .reading-sep { margin: 52px 0; }
    .reading-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
        direction: ltr;
    }
    .reading-split--reverse { direction: ltr; }
    .reading-split__image img { height: 260px; }
    .reading-figure { max-width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .reading-journey { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .reading-journey__phase { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
    .reading-journey__phase:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .reading-nav__item a { padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 0.65rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   FLOATING AUDIO PLAYER
   ========================================================= */
.post-audio-stack {
    position: fixed;
    right: 24px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 200;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 10px;
    pointer-events: auto;
}
.post-audio-player {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 6px;
    pointer-events: auto;
}
.post-audio-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 40px;
    padding: 10px 18px 10px 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.post-audio-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(232,160,18,0.12);
}
.post-audio-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.post-audio-label {
    line-height: 1;
}
.post-audio-progress {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-right: 2px;
}
.post-audio-bar {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.25s linear;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .post-audio-stack {
        top: auto;
        bottom: 24px;
        transform: none;
        right: 16px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .post-audio-btn {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        padding: 8px 14px 8px 11px;
    }
}

/* ─── Convention Spotlight ──────────────────────────────────── */
.convention-spotlight {
    background: #111;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    padding: 56px 0;
}
.convention-spotlight__inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 24px;
}
.convention-spotlight__event-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
}
.convention-spotlight__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.15;
}
.convention-spotlight__body {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.convention-spotlight__classes {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 640px;
}
.convention-spotlight__class-card {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 240px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-align: left;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.convention-spotlight__class-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(232,160,18,0.06);
}
.convention-spotlight__class-day {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}
.convention-spotlight__class-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.convention-spotlight__class-link {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    margin-top: 4px;
}
.convention-spotlight__class-card:hover .convention-spotlight__class-link {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}
.convention-spotlight__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .convention-spotlight { padding: 40px 0; }
    .convention-spotlight__classes { flex-direction: column; }
    .convention-spotlight__class-card { min-width: 0; }
}

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS & WITNESS SECTIONS
   ========================================================= */

/* Base testimonial styling */
.testimonial {
    --testimonial-border: rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.18);
    --testimonial-bg: rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.04);
    --testimonial-text: var(--color-text);
    quotes: """ """ "'" "'";
}

.testimonial::before {
    content: open-quote;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    opacity: 0.24;
    line-height: 0.8;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 4px;
    vertical-align: super;
}

/* Featured Testimonial — Full width, editorial focal point */
.testimonial--featured {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(141, 90, 10, 0.12) 0%, rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.08) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--testimonial-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 56px 48px;
    margin: 64px 0;
    transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-cubic);
}

.testimonial--dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.8) 0%, rgba(30, 20, 10, 0.6) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.24);
}

.testimonial--featured:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.1),
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.12);
}

.testimonial__container {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial__content--featured {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.8vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: 0 0 28px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.testimonial__content--featured::before {
    content: '';
    display: none;
}

.testimonial__attribution {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.testimonial__author {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.testimonial__subtitle {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Inline Testimonial — Quote block between sections */
.testimonial--inline {
    position: relative;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding: 32px 0 32px 28px;
    margin: 56px 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial--inline .testimonial__content {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.testimonial--inline .testimonial__footer {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.testimonial--inline .testimonial__author {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Testimonial Card — Grid/compact display */
.testimonial--card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(141, 90, 10, 0.08) 0%, rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.06) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--testimonial-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-cubic);
    animation: fadeUpSmall 0.6s var(--ease-out-cubic);
}

.testimonial--card:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(141, 90, 10, 0.14) 0%, rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.12) 100%);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testimonial--card .testimonial__content--card {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.testimonial__card-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--testimonial-border);
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.testimonial__card-footer .testimonial__author {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

/* Testimonial Tags */
.testimonial__tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.testimonial__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-cubic);
}

.testimonial--card:hover .testimonial__tag {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Wall/Grid Testimonial */
.testimonial--wall-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 20, 10, 0.6) 0%, transparent 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px;
    transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-cubic);
    animation: fadeUpSmall 0.6s var(--ease-out-cubic);
}

.testimonial--wall-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(141, 90, 10, 0.15) 0%, rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.1) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.testimonial--wall-card .testimonial__content {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.testimonial--wall-card .testimonial__footer {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

/* Testimonial Wall / Witness Section */
.testimonial-wall {
    margin: 80px 0;
}

.testimonial-wall__header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.testimonial-wall__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.testimonial-wall__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.testimonial-wall__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.testimonial-wall__item {
    animation: fadeUpSmall 0.6s var(--ease-out-cubic);
    animation-fill-mode: both;
}

.testimonial-wall__item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.testimonial-wall__item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.testimonial-wall__item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.testimonial-wall__item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.testimonial-wall__item:nth-child(n+5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }

.testimonial-wall__cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.btn--testimonial {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.15) 0%, rgba(141, 90, 10, 0.1) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-cubic);
}

.btn--testimonial:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.2);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial--featured {
        padding: 40px 32px;
        margin: 48px 0;
    }

    .testimonial__content--featured {
        font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 1.55rem);
    }

    .testimonial--inline {
        padding: 24px 0 24px 20px;
        margin: 40px 0;
    }

    .testimonial-wall__title {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.2rem);
    }

    .testimonial-wall__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .testimonial--card {
        padding: 24px;
    }

    .testimonial--wall-card {
        padding: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .testimonial--featured {
        padding: 32px 24px;
        margin: 40px 0;
    }

    .testimonial__content--featured {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .testimonial__attribution {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .testimonial--inline {
        border-left-width: 2px;
        padding: 20px 0 20px 16px;
        margin: 32px 0;
    }

    .testimonial--inline .testimonial__content {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE TESTIMONIAL INTEGRATION
   ========================================================= */

/* Featured Testimonial Section (After Featured Conversation) */
.featured-testimonial-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
    background: transparent;
}

.featured-testimonial-section .testimonial--featured {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 900px;
}

/* Homepage Witness Section (Before FAQ) */
.homepage-witness-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(141, 90, 10, 0.06) 0%,
        rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.04) 100%
    );
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.12);
}

.homepage-witness-section .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.homepage-witness-section .testimonial--featured {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 48px auto;
}

.homepage-witness-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.homepage-witness-cta .btn {
    min-width: 180px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .featured-testimonial-section {
        padding: 48px 0;
    }

    .homepage-witness-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .homepage-witness-section .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .homepage-witness-section .testimonial--featured {
        margin: 36px auto;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   EVENTS PAGE TESTIMONIAL INTEGRATION
   ========================================================= */

.event-testimonial-section {
    margin: 80px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.12);
    padding: 64px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(141, 90, 10, 0.04) 0%,
        rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.02) 100%
    );
}

.event-testimonial-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.event-testimonial-section .event-section-title {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.event-testimonial-intro {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.event-testimonial-section .testimonial--featured {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .event-testimonial-section {
        padding: 48px 0;
        margin: 60px 0;
    }

    .event-testimonial-header {
        margin-bottom: 36px;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   PREORDER/BOOK PAGE TESTIMONIAL INTEGRATION
   ========================================================= */

.preorder-testimonial-section {
    margin: 80px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.12);
    padding: 64px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(141, 90, 10, 0.04) 0%,
        rgba(232, 160, 18, 0.02) 100%
    );
}

.preorder-testimonial-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.preorder-testimonial-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.preorder-testimonial-header p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.preorder-testimonial-section .testimonial--featured {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .preorder-testimonial-section {
        padding: 48px 0;
        margin: 60px 0;
    }

    .preorder-testimonial-header {
        margin-bottom: 36px;
    }

    .preorder-testimonial-header h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.2rem);
    }
}