/* ============================================================
   SOLARYIEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
   main.css — Global design system
   Premium, dark, cinematic brand
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Design Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  --bg:            #0a0a0a;
  --bg-soft:       #0d0d0d;
  --gold:          #c9a84c;
  --gold-bright:   #e3c976;
  --gold-deep:     #8a7233;
  --silver:        #a8a8b8;
  --text:          #f5f0e8;
  --text-secondary:#7a6a50;
  --border:        #1a1600;
  --border-gold:   #2a2410;
  --card:          #0f0e08;
  --card-hover:    #14130b;

  --maxw:          1200px;
  --gutter:        clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
  --radius:        4px;

  --glow:          0 0 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  --glow-strong:   0 0 60px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.28);

  --ease:          cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);

  --font-head: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--text); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.6rem); letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem); letter-spacing: -0.3px; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.35rem); }

p { color: var(--text); opacity: 0.92; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--text);
  opacity: 0.88;
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.text-secondary { color: var(--text-secondary) !important; }
.text-gold { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.serif { font-family: var(--font-head); }

/* ---------- Layout helpers ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.section {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: clamp(64px, 9vw, 130px);
}

.section-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.section-head.center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }

/* Gold horizontal rule divider */
.rule {
  height: 1px;
  border: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep) 35%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-deep) 65%, transparent);
  opacity: 0.5;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  width: calc(100% - 2 * var(--gutter));
}

/* Full-bleed background photo treatment */
.bg-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.18;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.bg-photo.dim { opacity: 0.13; }
.bg-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(10,10,10,0.35) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.85) 100%);
}
.section > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
}
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
  color: #0a0a0a;
  box-shadow: var(--glow);
}
.btn-gold:hover { box-shadow: var(--glow-strong); transform: translateY(-2px); filter: brightness(1.08); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.btn-lg { padding: 1.1rem 2.4rem; font-size: 1rem; }

/* ---------- Status badges ---------- */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid;
}
.badge::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; box-shadow: 0 0 8px currentColor; }
.badge-operational { color: #6fcf97; border-color: rgba(111,207,151,0.35); background: rgba(111,207,151,0.06); }
.badge-launching   { color: var(--gold-bright); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06); }
.badge-dev         { color: var(--silver); border-color: rgba(168,168,184,0.3); background: rgba(168,168,184,0.05); }

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card:hover { border-color: var(--gold-deep); background: var(--card-hover); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--glow); }
.card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  transition: gap 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.card-link:hover { gap: 0.75rem; }
.card-link::after { content: '\2192'; }

/* ---------- Grids ---------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.grid-6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid-6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4, .grid-6 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Metric cards ---------- */
.metric {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--card);
}
.metric .num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
}
.metric .label {
  margin-top: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(10,10,10, 0.7);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav.scrolled { background: rgba(8,8,8, 0.96); border-bottom-color: var(--gold-deep); }
.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: 0.9rem var(--gutter);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; }
.nav-logo svg, .nav-logo img { height: 34px; width: auto; }
.nav-logo .wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1;
}
.nav-logo .wordmark small {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.9rem; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  opacity: 0.82;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: color 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold); opacity: 1; }
.nav-links a.active::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -6px;
  width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold);
}

/* dropdown */
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown > a::after { content: ' \25BE'; font-size: 0.7em; opacity: 0.7; }
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  background: #0c0c0c;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  min-width: 180px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.dropdown-menu a:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08); opacity: 1; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none; border: 0;
  width: 30px; height: 24px; position: relative;
}
.nav-toggle span { position: absolute; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); transition: all 0.3s var(--ease); }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(1){ top: 2px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(2){ top: 11px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(3){ top: 20px; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1){ top: 11px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2){ opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3){ top: 11px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; z-index: 110; }
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; right: 0;
    height: 100vh;
    width: min(320px, 82vw);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: #0a0a0a;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-links.open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .nav-links a { width: 100%; padding: 0.7rem 0; font-size: 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .nav-links a.active::after { display: none; }
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static; transform: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
    border: 0; padding: 0 0 0 1rem; min-width: auto; box-shadow: none; background: transparent;
  }
  .nav-dropdown > a::after { content: ''; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem var(--gutter);
}
.hero.compact { min-height: 60vh; }
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 3; max-width: 880px; }
.hero h1 { margin-block: 1.2rem 0.8rem; }
.hero .tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-deep));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.hero .subhead { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.4vw, 1.5rem); color: var(--silver); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; }
.hero .hero-body { max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 2.4rem; opacity: 0.85; }
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* particle / circuit canvas backdrop */
.particle-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; }

/* Circuit decoration overlay */
.circuit-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; opacity: 0.4; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
}

/* scroll indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute; bottom: 28px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4; width: 26px; height: 42px; border: 2px solid var(--gold-deep); border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; justify-content: center;
}
.scroll-indicator::after {
  content: ''; width: 4px; height: 8px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; margin-top: 7px;
  animation: scrollDot 1.8s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDot { 0%{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(0);} 30%{opacity:1;} 60%{opacity:1; transform: translateY(12px);} 100%{opacity:0; transform: translateY(16px);} }

/* ============================================================
   QUOTE BLOCK
   ============================================================ */
.quote-section {
  border-block: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0c0b06, #0a0a0a);
  position: relative;
}
.quote-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
  box-shadow: var(--glow);
}
.quote-section blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text);
  max-width: 900px;
}
.quote-section cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   FEATURE ROWS / LISTS
   ============================================================ */
.feature {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  padding: 1.6rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--card);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.feature:hover { border-color: var(--gold-deep); transform: translateX(4px); }
.feature .icon {
  flex: 0 0 48px; width: 48px; height: 48px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-deep); border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
}
.feature .icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.feature h4 { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.feature p { font-size: 0.92rem; opacity: 0.8; }

.checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.checklist li::before {
  content: '\2713';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700;
  width: 1.2rem; height: 1.2rem;
}

/* problem cards */
.problem-card { border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-deep); }
.problem-card h4 { color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* ---------- Numbered steps ---------- */
.step { display: flex; gap: 1.3rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.step .step-num {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-deep); border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: var(--glow);
}

/* ============================================================
   PRICING TABLES
   ============================================================ */
.price-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.price-table th, .price-table td {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.price-table thead th {
  background: #0c0b06;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.price-table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04); }
.price-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; }
.price-table .price { color: var(--gold-bright); font-weight: 600; }
.table-note { margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }

.price-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.price-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold-deep); box-shadow: var(--glow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.price-card.featured { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--glow); }
.price-card .tier { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.price-card .amount { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1; }
.price-card .amount small { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-secondary); font-family: var(--font-body); }
.price-card ul { margin-top: 1.4rem; flex: 1; }
.price-card ul li { padding-left: 1.6rem; position: relative; margin-bottom: 0.65rem; font-size: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.85; }
.price-card ul li::before { content: '\2713'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 30px; left: 6%; right: 6%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.milestone { text-align: center; position: relative; }
.milestone .dot {
  width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold); margin: 22px auto 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--glow); position: relative; z-index: 2;
  border: 3px solid var(--bg);
}
.milestone .when { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; }
.milestone .what { margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.95rem; opacity: 0.88; }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline::before { left: 30px; top: 0; bottom: 0; right: auto; width: 1px; height: auto; }
  .milestone { text-align: left; padding-left: 60px; }
  .milestone .dot { position: absolute; left: 23px; top: 4px; margin: 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.cta-strip {
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-deep);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e0d07, #0a0a0a);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--glow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-strip h2 { margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.cta-strip .hero-cta { margin-top: 1.4rem; }

/* ============================================================
   BAR CHART (investor)
   ============================================================ */
.bar-chart { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 2rem; height: 320px; padding: 1rem 0; }
.bar-col { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; height: 100%; }
.bar {
  width: 100%; max-width: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
  box-shadow: var(--glow);
  position: relative;
  transition: height 1s var(--ease);
}
.bar .bar-val { position: absolute; top: -2rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap; }
.bar-label { margin-top: 1rem; text-align: center; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.bar-label strong { display: block; color: var(--text); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ============================================================
   FOUNDER / ABOUT
   ============================================================ */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
.split.text-first { }
@media (max-width: 820px){ .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.photo-frame {
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-deep);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e0d07, #0a0a0a);
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center; padding: 2rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--glow);
}
.photo-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3; }
.photo-frame .placeholder-text { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.photo-frame .placeholder-text .name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--gold); }
.photo-frame .placeholder-text .role { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-secondary); letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: 0.4rem; }

.bio p { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; opacity: 0.9; }

.facts-list li { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 0.9rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.facts-list li .k { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.facts-list li .v { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }

/* gold-bordered callout */
.callout {
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-deep);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--card);
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  box-shadow: var(--glow);
}

/* ============================================================
   FORMS
   ============================================================ */
.form { display: grid; gap: 1.3rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.3rem; }
@media(max-width:600px){ .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.field label { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: #0c0c0c;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.honeypot { position: absolute; left: -9999px; opacity: 0; height: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.form-status { padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: 0.92rem; display: none; }
.form-status.show { display: block; }
.form-status.success { background: rgba(111,207,151,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,0.3); color: #6fcf97; }
.form-status.error { background: rgba(224,108,108,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(224,108,108,0.3); color: #e06c6c; }

/* contact cards */
.contact-card { text-align: center; }
.contact-card .icon { color: var(--gold); margin: 0 auto 1rem; }
.contact-card .k { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.contact-card .v { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text); margin-top: 0.4rem; word-break: break-word; }

/* ============================================================
   PRESS FEED
   ============================================================ */
.press-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
@media(max-width:900px){ .press-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media(max-width:600px){ .press-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr;} }
.press-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.press-card .source { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.press-card h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.press-card h4 a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.press-card .excerpt { font-size: 0.88rem; opacity: 0.78; flex: 1; }
.press-card .date { margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.press-loading, .press-error { text-align: center; padding: 3rem; color: var(--text-secondary); grid-column: 1/-1; }
.spinner {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 3px solid var(--border-gold); border-top-color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 1rem; animation: spin 0.9s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.admin-note {
  margin-top: 3rem; padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px dashed var(--gold-deep); border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.admin-note code { color: var(--gold); background: #0c0c0c; padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem; border-radius: 3px; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  background: #080808;
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) 2rem;
  position: relative;
}
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
@media(max-width:900px){ .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media(max-width:560px){ .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer-brand .wordmark { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; }
.footer-brand .tag { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 0.6rem; }
.footer-col h5 { font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.footer-col a { display: block; padding: 0.35rem 0; font-size: 0.88rem; opacity: 0.78; transition: opacity 0.2s, color 0.2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 1.6rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.fade-in { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease); }
.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.fade-in.d1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.fade-in.d2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.fade-in.d3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.fade-in.d4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .fade-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* utility spacing */
.mt-1{margin-top:.5rem}.mt-2{margin-top:1rem}.mt-3{margin-top:1.5rem}.mt-4{margin-top:2rem}.mt-5{margin-top:3rem}
.mb-2{margin-bottom:1rem}.mb-3{margin-bottom:1.5rem}.mb-4{margin-bottom:2rem}
.center{text-align:center}
.maxw-text{max-width:65ch}
.gold-divider{height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold-deep),transparent);margin:2rem 0;border:0}

/* ============================================================
   ★ PREMIUM VISUAL LAYER — high-end refresh
   (loaded last so it enhances the base styles above)
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Layered, lit background instead of flat black ---- */
body {
  background-color: #07070a;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1100px 620px at 50% -8%, rgba(201,168,76,0.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 100% 8%, rgba(150,170,210,0.05), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(900px 700px at 0% 38%, rgba(201,168,76,0.045), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(700px 700px at 90% 92%, rgba(201,168,76,0.05), transparent 60%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* faint floating circuit grain over the whole page */
body::before {
  content: ''; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.020) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.020) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, #000, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, #000, transparent 80%);
}
.hero, .section, .footer { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* nav (and its dropdown) must sit above the hero/sections so menu links are clickable */
.nav { position: sticky; z-index: 200; }
.nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu { z-index: 210; }

/* ---- Brighter, cinematic photo treatment ---- */
.bg-photo { opacity: 0.34; }
.bg-photo.dim { opacity: 0.22; }
.bg-photo::after {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(7,7,10,0.45) 0%,
    rgba(7,7,10,0.70) 55%,
    rgba(7,7,10,0.92) 100%);
}

/* ---- Aurora glow orbs in hero ---- */
.hero { isolation: isolate; }
.hero::before, .hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px); z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.9;
}
.hero::before {
  width: 520px; height: 520px; top: -140px; left: -90px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.20), transparent 70%);
  animation: float1 14s var(--ease) infinite alternate;
}
.hero::after {
  width: 560px; height: 560px; bottom: -180px; right: -110px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(150,170,220,0.12), transparent 70%);
  animation: float2 18s var(--ease) infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes float1 { to { transform: translate(60px, 40px) scale(1.1); } }
@keyframes float2 { to { transform: translate(-50px, -30px) scale(1.08); } }
.hero h1 { text-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(201,168,76,0.14); }

/* ---- Glassmorphism on cards & panels ---- */
.card, .price-card, .metric, .feature, .callout, .quote-section, .cta-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(158deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.045), rgba(255,255,255,0.012));
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(115%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(115%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.40), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
/* glowing top edge on cards */
.card::after, .price-card::after, .metric::after, .feature::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 12%; right: 12%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.7), transparent);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover::after, .price-card:hover::after, .feature:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.card:hover, .price-card:hover, .feature:hover, .metric:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 44px rgba(201,168,76,0.14), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.price-card.featured {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(201,168,76,0.18), 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* ---- Gradient, glowing metric numbers ---- */
.metric .num, .price-card .amount {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f4e3ab 0%, var(--gold) 45%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.metric .num { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 26px rgba(201,168,76,0.35)); }

/* ---- Section headings with a subtle gold gradient ---- */
.section-head h2 { text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.08); }
.eyebrow { position: relative; }
.eyebrow::after {
  content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 26px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold); margin-left: 10px; vertical-align: middle; opacity: 0.7;
}
.section-head.center .eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 26px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold); margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ---- Premium buttons with sheen ---- */
.btn-gold { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn-gold::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -120%; width: 80%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.45), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-18deg); transition: left 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.btn-gold:hover::after { left: 140%; }

/* ---- Nav: deeper glass ---- */
.nav { background: rgba(8,8,11,0.55); backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(120%); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(120%); }
.nav.scrolled { background: rgba(7,7,10,0.92); }

/* ---- Timeline dots glow stronger ---- */
.milestone .dot { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,168,76,0.12), 0 0 22px rgba(201,168,76,0.6); }

/* ---- Photo frame sheen ---- */
.photo-frame { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #14110a, #0a0a0a); box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 50px rgba(201,168,76,0.10); }

/* ============================================================
   PRESS CARDS WITH IMAGERY
   ============================================================ */
.press-card { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.press-card .press-thumb {
  position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14110a, #0a0a0a);
}
.press-card .press-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); opacity: 0.92;
}
.press-card:hover .press-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); opacity: 1; }
.press-card .press-thumb::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(10,10,10,0.55));
}
.press-card .press-body { padding: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.press-card .source {
  position: absolute; top: 0.85rem; left: 0.85rem; z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(7,7,10,0.7); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 100px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---- Press carousel ---- */
.press-carousel { position: relative; margin-top: 1rem; }
.press-track {
  display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth; padding: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem;
  -ms-overflow-style: none; scrollbar-width: none;
}
.press-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.press-track > .press-card { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 3rem) / 3); scroll-snap-align: start; min-width: 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .press-track > .press-card { flex-basis: calc((100% - 1.5rem) / 2); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .press-track > .press-card { flex-basis: 100%; } }
.press-nav {
  position: absolute; top: 42%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 5;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1;
  background: rgba(7,7,10,0.82); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4); color: var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.press-nav:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0a0a0a; }
.press-nav.prev { left: -12px; }
.press-nav.next { right: -12px; }
.press-nav:disabled { opacity: 0.3; cursor: default; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .press-nav.prev { left: 4px; } .press-nav.next { right: 4px; } }
.press-dots { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.press-dots button {
  width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; padding: 0; cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.5); background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.press-dots button.active { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.25); }

/* ---- Long-form document (The Bridge Between Us) — newspaper columns ---- */
.bridge-content {
  max-width: 1120px; margin: 0 auto;
  column-count: 2; column-gap: 3.2rem; column-rule: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}
.bridge-content h2 {
  column-span: all;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem); line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--gold); margin: 2.6rem 0 1.1rem; padding-top: 1.4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}
.bridge-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0; border-top: none; }
.bridge-content p {
  margin: 0 0 1.1rem; line-height: 1.75; font-size: 0.97rem;
  text-align: justify; hyphens: auto;
}
.bridge-content p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .bridge-content { column-count: 1; }
  .bridge-content p { text-align: left; hyphens: manual; }
}

/* ---- Pulse startup splash (The Bridge Between Us intro) ---- */
.pulse-splash {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999; background: #000;
  display: none; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}
.pulse-splash.active { display: block; opacity: 1; }
.pulse-splash.fade-out { opacity: 0; }
.pulse-splash-video {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
}
.pulse-splash.playing .pulse-splash-video { opacity: 1; }
.pulse-splash-scrim {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 48%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0), rgba(0,0,0,0.95));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1s ease; pointer-events: none;
}
.pulse-splash.reveal .pulse-splash-scrim { opacity: 1; }
.pulse-splash-words {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 12%; text-align: center;
  pointer-events: none; padding: 0 1rem;
}
.pulse-splash-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-weight: 700; margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 7.8vw, 62px); letter-spacing: 10px; line-height: 1.3;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,#7A5AA0,#E9DBFF,#C9A9F0,#9A7AC8,#7A5AA0);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 26px rgba(122,90,160,0.85));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
}
.pulse-splash.reveal .pulse-splash-title { opacity: 1; }
.pulse-splash-sub {
  margin: 0.8rem 0 0; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(13px, 3vw, 20px); letter-spacing: 6px; color: #DCC8FF;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(122,90,160,0.7), 0 0 10px #000;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1s ease 0.4s;
}
.pulse-splash.reveal .pulse-splash-sub { opacity: 1; }
.pulse-splash-skip {
  position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 20px; z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(7,7,10,0.6); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  color: var(--gold); padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem; border-radius: 100px; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.pulse-splash-skip:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0a0a0a; }

/* ---- Glow orb decorative helper (optional sections) ---- */
.glow-orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(90px); z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.glow-orb.gold { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.16), transparent 70%); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero::before, .hero::after { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   DROPDOWN — forgiving hover (no dead-zone, stays open)
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 941px) {
  .dropdown-menu {
    top: 100%;
    transition: opacity 0.2s var(--ease), visibility 0.2s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease);
  }
  /* big invisible bridge spanning the gap so the menu doesn't close
     while the cursor travels from the trigger down to it */
  .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: -24px; right: -24px; top: -28px;
    height: 30px; background: transparent;
  }
  /* menu stays visible on hover, on keyboard focus, AND while JS keeps it "open" */
  .nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
  .nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu,
  .nav-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  }
  .dropdown-menu a { padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION IMAGERY — bands of imagery while scrolling
   ============================================================ */
.bg-photo.dim { opacity: 0.32; }
.bg-photo.soft { opacity: 0.26; }

/* Image that sits beside content in a split (drop-in for your photos) */
.media-frame {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.20);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3; background: linear-gradient(150deg,#14110a,#0a0a0a);
}
.media-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease); }
.media-frame:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.media-frame::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(10,10,10,0.4));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.media-frame .media-tag {
  position: absolute; left: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; z-index: 2;
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(7,7,10,0.6); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 100px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}

/* ============================================================
   FOUNDER PLACEHOLDER — polished until founder.jpg is added
   ============================================================ */
.photo-frame .placeholder-text .avatar {
  width: 84px; height: 84px; margin: 0 auto 1rem; display: block;
  color: var(--gold-deep); opacity: 0.8;
}
.photo-frame .placeholder-text .hint {
  margin-top: 0.8rem; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-secondary); opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Secondary (quarterly) price line on pricing cards */
.price-card .price-alt {
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}
.price-card .price-alt small { color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 400; }