:root {
    --teal-900: #123945;
    --teal-800: #1b4b5a;
    --teal-700: #26647a;
    --teal-600: #2e7a92;
    --teal-500: #3f93aa;
    --teal-100: #d7e8ec;
    --teal-050: #eaf3f5;

    --coral: #e94b3c;
    --coral-dark: #d23b2c;
    --coral-soft: #ffe8e4;

    --cream: #faf6ef;
    --paper: #ffffff;
    --ink-900: #17323b;
    --ink-700: #2c4149;
    --ink-500: #526a72;
    --ink-400: #7d9099;
    --ink-200: #c8d3d6;
    --line: #e2ebed;

    --accent-ochre: #d9a24a;
    --accent-moss: #5a7c5a;

    --radius-pill: 999px;
    --radius-card: 14px;
    --shadow-card: 0 1px 2px rgba(17,41,50,.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(17,41,50,.06);
    --shadow-cta: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.08), 0 8px 18px rgba(233,75,60,.35);
    --font-sans: 'Source Sans 3', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif;
    --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;
  }

  * { box-sizing: border-box; }
  html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--ink-700);
    background: var(--cream);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  }

  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
  button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: none; color: inherit; }

  /* ========== LAYOUT ========== */
  .wrap { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
  .wrap-narrow { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }

  /* ========== NAV ========== */
  .nav-band {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal-900) 0%, var(--teal-800) 100%);
    color: #fff;
  }
  .nav {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 20px 28px; max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; color: #fff; letter-spacing: .26em; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; }
  .logo-mark {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  }
  .logo-dex {
    border: 1.5px solid #fff; padding: 6px 12px 6px 12px;
    position: relative; letter-spacing: .28em;
  }
  .logo-dex::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; right: -10px; top: 4px; bottom: 4px; width: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.5), rgba(255,255,255,0));
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 15%, 100% 85%, 0 100%);
  }
  .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 32px; font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: #fff; }
  .nav-cta {
    display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center;
  }
  .btn-sign-in { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 15px; }
  .btn-sign-in:hover { color: #fff; }

  .live-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 7px 14px 7px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35); color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .01em;
    transition: border-color .15s, background .15s;
  }
  .live-badge:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
  .live-dot {
    width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--coral); flex: 0 0 9px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(233,75,60,.3);
    animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
  }

  /* ========== BUTTONS ========== */
  .btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: .01em;
    transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease;
  }
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--coral); color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-cta);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--coral-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .btn-primary .arrow { transition: transform .2s ease; }
  .btn-primary:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
  .btn-ghost-light {
    color: #fff; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    padding: 12px 22px;
  }
  .btn-ghost-light:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
  .btn-outline {
    color: var(--teal-700); border: 1.5px solid var(--teal-700);
    padding: 12px 22px;
  }
  .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--teal-700); color: #fff; }
  .btn-sm { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 14px; }

  /* ========== HERO ========== */
  .hero {
    background:
      radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 85% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal-800) 0%, var(--teal-700) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 68px 0 110px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    opacity: .5;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 60px;
    align-items: center; position: relative;
  }
  .launch-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    padding: 6px 14px 6px 8px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .02em; margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .launch-dot {
    width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--coral);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(233,75,60,.25);
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
  }
  .launch-pill {
    background: var(--coral); color: #fff; padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-weight: 600; font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
  }
  @keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(233,75,60,.25); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(233,75,60,0); }
  }
  @keyframes bob {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%     { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5.2vw, 64px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    color: #fff;
    text-wrap: balance;
  }
  .hero h1 .rotator {
    color: var(--coral);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 14px;
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .hero h1 .rotator-text {
    position: relative; display: inline-block;
    min-width: 1px;
  }
  .rotator-chevron {
    display: inline-flex; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--coral); color: #fff; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px; transform: translateY(-4px);
    transition: transform .3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .rotator-chevron:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(180deg); }

  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
    max-width: 540px; margin: 0 0 36px;
  }
  .hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero-meta { margin-top: 28px; display: flex; gap: 24px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: 14px; }
  .hero-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
  .hero-meta svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

  /* Hero right — floating consultant cards */
  .hero-stack {
    position: relative; height: 480px;
  }
  .hero-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--paper);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 22px 22px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.25), 0 2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.04);
    width: 268px;
    color: var(--ink-700);
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  }
  .hero-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(0) !important; }
  .hero-card-avatar {
    width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 14px; display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a5865, #5a7d88);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid var(--paper);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--line);
  }
  .hero-card-avatar::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 38%, #c7b299 0 18%, transparent 19%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, #3a5865 55%);
  }
  .hero-card-name {
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-900);
    font-size: 17px;
  }
  .hero-card-firm { text-align: center; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-500); margin-top: 2px; }
  .hero-card-since { text-align: center; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-400); margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 14px; font-style: italic; }
  .hero-card-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; justify-content: center; }

  .tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 1.2px solid var(--teal-500);
    color: var(--teal-700);
    font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 500;
    background: #fff;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .tag.tag-filled { background: var(--teal-700); color: #fff; border-color: var(--teal-700); }

  .hero-card.c1 { top: 10px;  right: 20px; transform: rotate(3deg); }
  .hero-card.c2 { top: 110px; right: 200px; transform: rotate(-4deg); z-index: 2; }
  .hero-card.c3 { top: 260px; right: 40px; transform: rotate(2deg); }

  .hero-card-avatar.a2::after {
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #d4a88c 0 18%, transparent 19%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, #7a5a4a 55%);
  }
  .hero-card-avatar.a3::after {
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 38%, #b89578 0 18%, transparent 19%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, #2c4149 55%);
  }

  /* ========== TRIBES ========== */
  .tribes {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 90px 0 80px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .tribes-head {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 60px;
    align-items: end; margin-bottom: 44px;
  }
  .tribes-head h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 46px); line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--ink-900);
    margin: 8px 0 0; text-wrap: balance;
  }
  .tribes-head h2 em {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600; color: var(--coral);
  }
  .tribes-lede {
    font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--ink-500); line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0; max-width: 520px;
  }

  .tribes-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px;
  }
  .tribe-card {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 20px 20px 18px;
    text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .tribe-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--teal-500);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(17,41,50,.04), 0 14px 32px rgba(17,41,50,.10);
  }
  .tribe-card::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 3px; background: var(--swatch, var(--coral));
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .2s ease;
  }
  .tribe-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

  .tribe-top {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .tribe-mark {
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: #fff; flex: 0 0 38px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.1), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  }
  .tribe-mark-glyph { display: inline-flex; }

  .tribe-founding-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10.5px;
    letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--teal-700); background: var(--teal-050);
    border: 1px solid var(--teal-100);
    padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  }

  .tribe-label {
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-900);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: 0;
  }
  .tribe-sub {
    font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-400);
    margin: 2px 0 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono); letter-spacing: .03em;
  }

  .tribe-hook {
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-600, var(--ink-500));
    line-height: 1.5; flex-grow: 1;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .tribe-foot {
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .tribe-go {
    color: var(--teal-700); font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  }

  /* Cross-pollinate strip */
  .cross-pollinate {
    margin-top: 28px;
    background: var(--ink-900);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 24px 28px;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr auto;
    gap: 32px; align-items: center;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .cross-pollinate::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(500px 200px at 0% 50%, rgba(233,75,60,.18), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .cp-kicker {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--coral); margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .cp-pulse {
    width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--coral);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(233,75,60,.25);
    animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
  }
  .cp-headline {
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3;
    color: #fff; max-width: 460px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .cp-headline em {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600; color: var(--coral);
  }
  .cp-flow {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
  }
  .cp-node {
    padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: .06em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  }
  .cp-arrow { color: var(--coral); font-weight: 700; }
  .cp-stat { text-align: right; position: relative; }
  .cp-stat-num {
    font-size: 38px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--coral);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1;
  }
  .cp-stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10.5px;
    letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-top: 6px; line-height: 1.4;
  }

  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .tribes-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .tribes-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    .cross-pollinate { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: left; gap: 20px; }
    .cp-stat { text-align: left; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 700px) {
    .tribes-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 460px) {
    .tribes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* ========== SECTION: TICKER ========== */
  .ticker-band {
    background: var(--teal-900);
    padding: 18px 0;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    font-size: 13.5px; letter-spacing: .08em;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .ticker {
    display: flex; gap: 48px; align-items: center;
    animation: tick 40s linear infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .ticker span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
  .ticker .sep { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
  @keyframes tick {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }

  /* ========== SECTION: INTRO STATEMENT ========== */
  .statement {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 110px 0 90px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
  }
  .eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .2em;
    color: var(--coral);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .statement h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--ink-900);
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    text-wrap: balance;
  }
  .statement h2 .accent {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--teal-700);
  }
  .statement p.lead {
    font-size: 19px;
    color: var(--ink-500);
    max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* ========== SECTION: WHAT'S INSIDE ========== */
  .inside {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 40px 0 120px;
  }
  .inside-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 28px;
  }
  .pillar-card {
    background: var(--paper);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 36px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .pillar-card.dark {
    background: var(--teal-800); color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--teal-900);
  }
  .pillar-kicker {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-400); margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .pillar-card.dark .pillar-kicker { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
  .pillar-title {
    font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-900);
    letter-spacing: -0.015em; line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
  }
  .pillar-card.dark .pillar-title { color: #fff; }
  .pillar-card.dark .pillar-title em {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--coral);
  }
  .pillar-desc {
    color: var(--ink-500); line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
  }
  .pillar-card.dark .pillar-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }

  .pillar-a { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 1 / 3; }
  .pillar-b { grid-column: 2 / 3; grid-row: 1; }
  .pillar-c { grid-column: 2 / 3; grid-row: 2; }
  .pillar-d { grid-column: 1 / 3; grid-row: 3; }
  .pillar-e { grid-column: 1 / 3; grid-row: 4; }

  .chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
  .chip {
    padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 1.2px solid var(--teal-500); color: var(--teal-700);
    font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500; background: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .15s ease;
  }
  .chip:hover { background: var(--teal-700); color: #fff; border-color: var(--teal-700); }
  .chip.active { background: var(--teal-700); color: #fff; border-color: var(--teal-700); }

  /* WIP thread list inside pillar card */
  .threads { margin-top: 4px; }
  .thread {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    transition: padding .15s ease;
  }
  .thread:hover { padding-left: 6px; }
  .thread:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .thread .arrow { color: var(--coral); }
  .thread .time { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); font-size: 12.5px; margin-left: auto; font-family: var(--font-mono); }

  /* Steal this idea sticky */
  .sticky {
    background: #f4e5b8;
    padding: 24px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transform: rotate(-1.2deg);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: #3d2d10;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-top: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.06), 6px 12px 22px rgba(61,45,16,.18);
    position: relative;
  }
  .sticky::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: -8px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(4deg);
    width: 80px; height: 16px; background: rgba(200,180,120,.5);
    border-radius: 1px;
  }
  .sticky strong { display: block; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .sticky-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: .1em; margin-top: 10px; color: #7a5c2a;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* Sustainability card – small */
  .sustain-vis {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 6px;
    padding: 14px; background: var(--teal-050);
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .sustain-bar {
    flex: 1; height: 8px; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    overflow: hidden; position: relative;
  }
  .sustain-bar span {
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--coral), var(--accent-ochre), var(--accent-moss));
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  }
  .sustain-vis small {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--ink-500);
    letter-spacing: .08em;
  }

  .pillar-e .also {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  @media (max-width: 1000px) {
    .pillar-e .also { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* Also included strip */
  .also {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 28px;
  }
  .also-item {
    padding: 20px 22px; background: var(--paper);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .also-item h4 {
    margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-900);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  }
  .also-item h4 .ico {
    width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--coral);
  }
  .also-item p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-500); line-height: 1.45; }

  /* ========== DIRECTORY PREVIEW ========== */
  .directory {
    background: var(--teal-800);
    color: #fff;
    scroll-margin-top: 24px;
    padding: 110px 0 120px;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .directory::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(800px 400px at 10% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.05), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(600px 300px at 100% 100%, rgba(233,75,60,.08), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .directory-head {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .directory h2 {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 48px); font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.05;
    margin: 0; text-wrap: balance;
    color: #fff;
  }
  .directory h2 em {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--coral);
  }
  .directory .eyebrow { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

  .dir-credbar {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 0; margin-bottom: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .dir-credbar-item {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px;
    padding: 18px 28px; flex: 1; text-align: center;
  }
  .dir-credbar-num {
    font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 22px; color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1;
  }
  .dir-credbar-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  }
  .dir-credbar-sep {
    width: 1px; align-self: stretch;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); flex: 0 0 1px;
  }

  @media (max-width: 700px) {
    .dir-credbar { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .dir-credbar-item { flex: 1 1 45%; }
    .dir-credbar-sep { display: none; }
  }

  .filter-bar {
    display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card); margin-bottom: 28px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    align-items: center;
  }
  .filter-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: .12em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    padding-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .filter-chip {
    padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 1.2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500; background: transparent;
    transition: all .15s ease;
  }
  .filter-chip:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); color: #fff; }
  .filter-chip.active {
    background: var(--coral); border-color: var(--coral); color: #fff;
  }

  .dir-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px;
  }
  .dir-card {
    background: var(--paper); border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 24px 22px 22px;
    color: var(--ink-700);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .dir-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(17,41,50,.05), 0 20px 40px rgba(17,41,50,.14); }
  .dir-card-top { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .dir-avatar {
    width: 68px; height: 68px; border-radius: 50%;
    flex: 0 0 68px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid var(--paper);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--line);
  }
  .dir-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 2px; font-size: 17px; color: var(--ink-900);
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .dir-card .firm { font-size: 14px; color: var(--teal-700); font-weight: 500; }
  .dir-card .since { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-400); font-style: italic; }
  .dir-card .bio {
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-500); line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 14px 0 16px;
  }
  .dir-card .dir-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .dir-card .dir-meta {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-500);
  }
  .dir-card .dir-meta .price { color: var(--ink-900); font-weight: 600; }
  .dir-card .status-dot {
    display: inline-block; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-moss); margin-right: 6px;
  }

  .dir-footer {
    text-align: center; margin-top: 36px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 15px;
  }
  .dir-footer a {
    color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px;
    text-decoration-color: var(--coral); text-decoration-thickness: 2px;
    margin-left: 6px;
  }

  /* avatar palettes */
  .av-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8c39a, #c89771); }
  .av-1::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #d9a47a 0 22%, transparent 23%), linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 58%, #4d6b75 58%); }
  .av-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d9a4a0, #a6716c); }
  .av-2::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #b88075 0 22%, transparent 23%), linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 58%, #2c4149 58%); }
  .av-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c2a389, #8d6e53); }
  .av-3::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #a6846a 0 22%, transparent 23%), linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 58%, #3a5865 58%); }
  .av-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0d0b0, #c99880); }
  .av-4::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #dcae8a 0 22%, transparent 23%), linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 58%, #5a7c5a 58%); }
  .av-5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b29478, #7a5e44); }
  .av-5::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #927053 0 22%, transparent 23%), linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 58%, #123945 58%); }
  .av-6 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ddb692, #a57c5a); }
  .av-6::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #bf8f69 0 22%, transparent 23%), linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 58%, #26647a 58%); }

  /* ========== AUDIENCE ========== */
  .audience {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 120px 0;
  }
  .audience h2 {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 48px); font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--ink-900); margin: 0 0 12px; text-wrap: balance;
  }
  .audience h2 em {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--coral);
  }
  .audience .lead { color: var(--ink-500); margin-bottom: 50px; font-size: 18px; max-width: 620px; }

  .audience-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px;
  }
  .aud-card {
    background: var(--paper); padding: 28px 24px 52px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-card); border: 1px solid var(--line);
    position: relative; min-height: 220px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  }
  .aud-num {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--ink-400); letter-spacing: .12em; margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .aud-discipline {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--coral); margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .aud-card h3 {
    font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-900);
    margin: 0 0 10px; line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .aud-card p {
    font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-500); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0;
  }
  .aud-card::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: 24px; left: 24px; right: 24px; height: 3px;
    background: var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  }
  .aud-card::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: 24px; left: 24px; height: 3px;
    width: var(--fill, 35%);
    background: var(--coral);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* ========== PRICING ========== */
  .pricing {
    background: var(--teal-900);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 120px 0;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .pricing::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(800px 500px at 20% 10%, rgba(233,75,60,.1), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(700px 400px at 90% 90%, rgba(255,255,255,.05), transparent 60%);
  }
  .pricing-inner {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 70px; position: relative;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .pricing-left .eyebrow { color: var(--coral); }
  .pricing h2 {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 4.4vw, 56px); font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.05;
    margin: 0 0 18px; text-wrap: balance; color: #fff;
  }
  .pricing h2 em {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--coral);
  }
  .pricing-left p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: 18px;
    max-width: 440px; margin: 0 0 24px;
  }
  .trust-row {
    display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  }
  .trust-row span { display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
  .trust-row svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--coral); }

  .price-card {
    background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink-700);
    border-radius: 20px; padding: 38px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.3), 0 2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.05);
    position: relative;
  }
  .price-ribbon {
    position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 38px;
    background: var(--coral); color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
  }
  .price-head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px; margin: 8px 0 4px; }
  .price-amount {
    font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 74px; color: var(--ink-900); letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .price-amount .dollar {
    font-size: 36px; color: var(--ink-500); font-weight: 600; vertical-align: super;
    margin-right: 2px;
  }
  .price-period { font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-500); }
  .price-strike {
    font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-400);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .price-strike s { color: var(--ink-400); }
  .price-features {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 22px 0 26px;
    display: grid; gap: 10px;
  }
  .price-features li {
    display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-700);
  }
  .price-features .check {
    width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--coral-soft); color: var(--coral);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 11px; flex: 0 0 18px;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }
  .price-cta { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .price-note {
    margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-400);
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* ========== GUARANTEE ========== */
  .guarantee {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 90px 0;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .guarantee-card {
    display: inline-flex; gap: 28px; align-items: center;
    padding: 26px 36px; background: var(--paper);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card); border: 1px solid var(--line);
    max-width: 760px; text-align: left;
  }
  .guarantee-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--coral-soft); color: var(--coral);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex: 0 0 56px;
  }
  .guarantee h3 { margin: 0 0 4px; color: var(--ink-900); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; }
  .guarantee p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-500); font-size: 15px; }

  /* ========== FOOTER CTA ========== */
  .final-cta {
    background: var(--teal-800); color: #fff;
    padding: 120px 0 100px; text-align: center;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .final-cta::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(600px 300px at 50% 20%, rgba(233,75,60,.18), transparent 60%);
  }
  .final-cta h2 {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 64px); font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.05;
    margin: 0 0 20px; color: #fff; text-wrap: balance;
    position: relative;
  }
  .final-cta h2 em {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--coral);
  }
  .final-cta p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: 19px;
    max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 36px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .final-cta .btn { position: relative; }

  /* ========== FOOTER ========== */
  footer.foot {
    background: var(--teal-900); color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    padding: 56px 0 34px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .foot-top {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start;
    padding-bottom: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .foot-cols { display: flex; gap: 60px; }
  .foot-col h5 { color: #fff; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 600; }
  .foot-col a { display: block; padding: 5px 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
  .foot-col a:hover { color: #fff; }
  .foot-bot {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding-top: 24px;
  }

  /* ========== TWEAKS PANEL ========== */
  .tweaks-panel {
    position: fixed; right: 20px; bottom: 20px; z-index: 9999;
    background: var(--paper); border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.25), 0 2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    width: 280px; padding: 18px;
    font-size: 13px;
    display: none;
  }
  .tweaks-panel.open { display: block; }
  .tweaks-panel h4 { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-500); }
  .tweaks-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .tweaks-row label { color: var(--ink-700); font-weight: 500; }
  .tweaks-opts { display: flex; gap: 4px; }
  .tweaks-opts button {
    padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; color: var(--ink-500);
  }
  .tweaks-opts button.on {
    background: var(--teal-700); color: #fff; border-color: var(--teal-700);
  }
  .swatch { width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--line); cursor: pointer; }
  .swatch.on { box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--teal-700); }

  /* Variants */
  body[data-accent="coral"] { --coral: #e94b3c; --coral-dark:#d23b2c; --coral-soft:#ffe8e4; }
  body[data-accent="ochre"] { --coral: #d9904a; --coral-dark:#bf7a38; --coral-soft:#fbead2; }
  body[data-accent="moss"]  { --coral: #5a8a4a; --coral-dark:#4a7540; --coral-soft:#dfead7; }
  body[data-accent="violet"]{ --coral: #7b5ea5; --coral-dark:#664b90; --coral-soft:#ebe3f3; }

  body[data-bg="cream"] { --cream: #faf6ef; }
  body[data-bg="white"] { --cream: #ffffff; }
  body[data-bg="paper"] { --cream: #f2ede4; }

  body[data-hero="cards"] .hero-variant-split { display: none; }
  body[data-hero="split"] .hero-variant-cards { display: none; }
  body[data-hero="split"] .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  body[data-hero="split"] .hero-stack { display: none; }

  /* ========== HAMBURGER ========== */
  .nav-hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    background: transparent; cursor: pointer; padding: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .hamburger-bar,
  .hamburger-bar::before,
  .hamburger-bar::after {
    display: block; width: 18px; height: 2px;
    background: #fff; border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform .22s ease, opacity .22s ease;
    position: relative;
  }
  .hamburger-bar::before,
  .hamburger-bar::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0;
  }
  .hamburger-bar::before { top: -6px; }
  .hamburger-bar::after  { top:  6px; }
  .hamburger-bar.open { background: transparent; }
  .hamburger-bar.open::before { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
  .hamburger-bar.open::after  { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

  .nav-mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 999;
    background: rgba(18,57,69,.55); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  }
  .nav-mobile-inner {
    background: var(--teal-900);
    padding: 24px 28px 32px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  }
  .nav-mobile-inner a {
    padding: 13px 0; font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  }
  .nav-mobile-inner a:last-of-type { border-bottom: 0; }
  .nav-mobile-inner a:hover { color: #fff; }
  .nav-mobile-divider {
    height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); margin: 10px 0;
  }
  .nav-mobile-signin {
    font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important;
    padding: 8px 0 !important; border-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  .nav-mobile-join {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
    width: 100%; padding: 16px 0;
    background: var(--coral); color: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 6px;
    transition: background .15s ease;
  }
  .nav-mobile-join:hover { background: var(--coral-dark); }

  /* Responsive */
  @media (max-width: 1000px) {
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
    .inside-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pillar-a, .pillar-b, .pillar-c, .pillar-d, .pillar-e { grid-column: auto; grid-row: auto; }
    .dir-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .audience-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .pricing-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .nav-cta-desktop { display: none; }
    .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
    .also { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .dir-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .audience-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .directory-head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .foot-top { flex-direction: column; }
    .foot-cols { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    #sustainability { --pillar-d-cols: 1fr; }
    #consult-critique { --post-cols: 1; }
    .also { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .curator-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  }


  /* ========== TESTIMONIAL STRIP ========== */
  .testimonial-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .testimonial-attribution {
    text-align: right;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 190px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .testimonial-strip {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .testimonial-attribution {
      text-align: left;
      min-width: 0;
      padding-top: 4px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
  }