:root{
    --ink:#14202E;
    --ink-2:#1C2C3E;
    --parchment:#FAF8F3;
    --parchment-2:#F3EEE3;
    --brass:#B8923D;
    --brass-text:#7F611F;
    --brass-bright:#D4AF5A;
    --slate:#5C6672;
    --charcoal:#1E1B16;
    --line: rgba(184,146,61,0.35);
    --line-dark: rgba(241,234,217,0.18);
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(20,32,46,0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(20,32,46,0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(20,32,46,0.10), 0 2px 6px rgba(20,32,46,0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(20,32,46,0.16), 0 6px 16px rgba(20,32,46,0.08);
    --shadow-brass: 0 8px 28px rgba(184,146,61,0.28);
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    background:var(--parchment);
    color:var(--charcoal);
    font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  h1,h2,h3{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:-0.015em;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  a{color:inherit;}
  .mono{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.12em;
    font-size:0.72rem;
  }
  img, svg{display:block; max-width:100%;}
  .wrap{max-width:1120px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px;}

  /* Focus states */
  a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible{
    outline:2px solid var(--brass);
    outline-offset:3px;
    border-radius:2px;
  }

  /* Scroll-reveal */
  .reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); transition:opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);}
  .reveal.in-view{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
  .reveal-stagger.in-view > *{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
  .reveal-stagger > *{opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition:opacity 0.6s var(--ease), transform 0.6s var(--ease);}
  .reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0.05s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(2){transition-delay:0.12s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(3){transition-delay:0.19s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(4){transition-delay:0.26s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(5){transition-delay:0.33s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(6){transition-delay:0.4s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(7){transition-delay:0.47s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(8){transition-delay:0.54s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(9){transition-delay:0.61s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(10){transition-delay:0.68s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(11){transition-delay:0.75s;}

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{animation-duration:0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.01ms !important;}
    .reveal, .reveal-stagger > *{opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important;}
  }

  /* ---------- NAV ---------- */
  header{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
    background:rgba(241,234,217,0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.4);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.4);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    transition:box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  }
  header.scrolled{
    background:rgba(241,234,217,0.96);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  }
  nav{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:16px 28px; max-width:1120px; margin:0 auto;
  }
  .brand{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:600; font-size:1.15rem;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .brand-mark{width:24px; height:24px; flex-shrink:0; transition:transform 0.4s var(--ease);}
  .brand:hover .brand-mark{transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);}
  nav ul{list-style:none; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:32px;}
  nav a{text-decoration:none; font-size:0.92rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink); position:relative;}
  nav a::after{
    content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-4px; width:0; height:1px;
    background:var(--brass); transition:width 0.25s var(--ease);
  }
  nav a:hover::after{width:100%;}
  .nav-cta{
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--parchment) !important; padding:11px 22px;
    border-radius:var(--radius-sm); font-size:0.85rem !important; font-weight:600 !important;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s ease;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); background:var(--ink-2);}
  .nav-cta::after{display:none;}
  .menu-toggle{
    display:none; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:8px;
    flex-direction:column; gap:5px; z-index:101;
  }
  .menu-toggle span{
    display:block; width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--ink);
    transition:transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
  }
  .menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);}
  .menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
  .menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);}

  @media (max-width:800px){
    nav ul{
      position:fixed; top:0; right:0; height:100vh; width:min(78vw, 320px);
      background:var(--parchment); flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;
      justify-content:flex-start; gap:8px; padding:96px 32px 32px;
      box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
      transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform 0.4s var(--ease);
    }
    nav ul.open{transform:translateX(0);}
    nav ul li{width:100%; padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
    nav ul a{font-size:1.05rem;}
    .nav-cta{display:inline-block; margin-top:8px;}
    .menu-toggle{display:flex;}
    .nav-scrim{
      position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(20,32,46,0.4); z-index:99;
      opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity 0.3s ease;
    }
    .nav-scrim.open{opacity:1; pointer-events:auto;}
  }

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .hero{
    background:var(--ink);
    color:var(--parchment);
    padding:110px 0 90px;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--brass);
  }
  @media (max-width:600px){ .hero{padding:56px 0 64px;} }
  .hero::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(var(--line-dark) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line-dark) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    opacity:0.5;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, black 0%, transparent 70%);
  }
  .hero::after{
    content:'';
    position:absolute; top:-10%; right:-5%; width:60%; height:120%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,146,61,0.16) 0%, rgba(184,146,61,0) 65%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .hero-grid{
    position:relative; z-index:2;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr; gap:50px; align-items:center;
  }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  .hero-fade-item{
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px);
    animation:heroFadeUp 0.8s var(--ease) forwards;
  }
  .hero-fade-item:nth-child(1){animation-delay:0.05s;}
  @keyframes heroFadeUp{ to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }

  .eyebrow{
    color:var(--brass-bright); margin-bottom:18px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{content:''; width:22px; height:1px; background:var(--brass-bright); display:inline-block;}

  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 4.8vw, 3.6rem);
    color:var(--parchment);
    line-height:1.06;
    margin-bottom:22px;
  }
  .hero h1 em{
    font-style:italic; color:var(--brass-bright);
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass-bright), var(--brass));
    -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  }
  .hero p.lede{
    font-size:1.1rem; color:rgba(241,234,217,0.78); max-width:46ch; margin-bottom:34px;
  }
  .tagline-lead{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-style:italic; font-size:1.15rem;
    color:var(--brass-bright); margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  .btn-row{display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .btn{
    display:inline-block; padding:15px 28px; font-weight:600; font-size:0.92rem;
    border-radius:var(--radius-sm); text-decoration:none; text-wrap:balance;
    transition:transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .btn-primary{background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);}
  .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--brass-bright); transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-brass);}
  .btn-primary:active{transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .btn-ghost{border:1.5px solid rgba(241,234,217,0.35); color:var(--parchment);}
  .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--brass-bright); color:var(--brass-bright); transform:translateY(-3px); background:rgba(212,175,90,0.06);}

  /* Spire signature graphic */
  .spire-wrap{
    display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:flex-end; position:relative; z-index:2;
  }
  .spire-logo{width:100%; max-width:280px; height:auto; filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));}

  /* ---------- SECTION GENERIC ---------- */
  section{padding:88px 0;}
  .section-head{max-width:640px; margin-bottom:56px;}
  .section-head:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
  .section-head .mono{color:var(--brass-text); margin-bottom:14px; display:block;}
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);}
  .section-head p{color:var(--slate); margin-top:14px; font-size:1.02rem;}

  /* ---------- SERVICES ---------- */
  .services-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap:20px;
  }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  .in-action-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:24px;}
  @media (max-width:760px){ .in-action-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .service-card{
    background:var(--parchment); padding:36px 32px; border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:var(--radius-md); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
    transition:transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s ease;
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    scroll-margin-top:96px;
  }
  .service-card::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass), var(--brass-bright));
    transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .service-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border-color:transparent;
  }
  .service-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1);}
  .service-card .num{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; color:var(--brass); font-size:0.78rem; margin-bottom:18px;
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--parchment-2);
    border:1px solid var(--line); transition:background 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  }
  .service-card:hover .num{background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--brass);}
  .num-icon svg{width:18px; height:18px; display:block;}
  .service-card h3{font-size:1.25rem; margin-bottom:12px;}
  .service-card p{color:var(--slate); font-size:0.96rem;}
  .service-card .tools{
    margin-top:16px; font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--brass); font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; letter-spacing:0.03em;
  }

  /* ---------- PROCESS ---------- */
  .process{background:var(--ink); color:var(--parchment);}
  .process .section-head h2{color:var(--parchment);}
  .process .section-head p{color:rgba(241,234,217,0.65);}
  .process .section-head .mono{color:var(--brass-bright);}
  .process-steps{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:24px;
  }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .process-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:520px){ .process-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .process-step{
    border-top:2px solid var(--brass); padding-top:18px;
    transition:transform 0.35s var(--ease);
  }
  .process-step:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);}
  .process-step .step-num{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:2rem; color:var(--brass-bright); display:block; margin-bottom:8px;
  }
  .process-step h4{font-family:'Inter'; font-weight:600; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:8px; color:var(--parchment);}
  .process-step p{font-size:0.88rem; color:rgba(241,234,217,0.6);}

  /* ---------- FRAMEWORK ---------- */
  .framework-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-bottom:20px;
  }
  @media (max-width:800px){ .framework-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .framework-card{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid rgba(184,146,61,0.25);
    border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:32px 28px;
    transition:transform 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
  }
  .framework-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--brass); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  }
  .framework-pct{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:2.6rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--brass-bright);
    display:block; margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1;
  }
  .framework-card h4{font-family:'Inter'; font-weight:600; font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:10px; color:var(--parchment);}
  .framework-card p{font-size:0.9rem; color:rgba(241,234,217,0.62); margin-bottom:0;}

  /* ---------- OUTCOMES ---------- */
  .outcomes-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px;
  }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .outcomes-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:500px){ .outcomes-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .outcome-card{
    background:var(--parchment); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
    padding:28px 24px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
    transition:transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
  }
  .outcome-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
  .outcome-num{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:2.4rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink);
    display:block; line-height:1;
  }
  .outcome-label{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.72rem; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--brass); display:block; margin:10px 0 12px;
  }
  .outcome-card p{font-size:0.86rem; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:0;}

  /* ---------- CLOSING STATEMENT ---------- */
  .closing-statement{
    position:relative; min-height:380px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    overflow:hidden; background:var(--ink);
  }
  .closing-statement img{
    position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; opacity:0.85;
  }
  .closing-statement::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,32,46,0.55) 0%, rgba(20,32,46,0.85) 100%);
  }
  .closing-statement-content{position:relative; z-index:2; text-align:center; padding:40px 28px;}
  .closing-statement h2{
    color:var(--parchment); font-size:clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); line-height:1.1;
  }
  .closing-statement h2 em{
    font-style:italic; color:var(--brass-bright);
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass-bright), var(--brass));
    -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  }

  /* ---------- PAGE HEADER (subpages) ---------- */
  .page-header{
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--parchment); padding:72px 0 56px;
    position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-bottom:1px solid var(--brass);
  }
  .page-header::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(var(--line-dark) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line-dark) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    opacity:0.4;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, black 0%, transparent 70%);
  }
  .page-header .wrap{position:relative; z-index:2;}
  .page-header h1{color:var(--parchment); font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); margin-bottom:16px;}
  .page-header p{color:rgba(241,234,217,0.72); font-size:1.05rem; max-width:56ch;}
  .breadcrumb{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.72rem; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--brass-bright); margin-bottom:16px; display:block;
  }
  .breadcrumb a{color:var(--brass-bright); text-decoration:none;}
  .breadcrumb a:hover{text-decoration:underline;}

  /* Page CTA band */
  .page-cta{
    background:var(--parchment-2); border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding:56px 0; text-align:center;
  }
  .page-cta h2{margin-bottom:14px;}
  .page-cta p{color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:26px; max-width:52ch; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;}

  /* ---------- PHOTO BREAK ---------- */
  .photo-break{
    position:relative; min-height:420px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    overflow:hidden; background:var(--ink);
  }
  .photo-break img{
    position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
    filter:grayscale(85%) contrast(1.15) brightness(0.55);
  }
  .photo-break::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20,32,46,0.88) 0%, rgba(20,32,46,0.65) 45%, rgba(184,146,61,0.35) 100%);
  }
  .photo-break-content{
    position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:720px; text-align:center; padding:60px 28px;
  }
  .photo-break-content .mono{color:var(--brass-bright); display:block; margin-bottom:18px;}
  .photo-break-content p{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-style:italic; font-size:clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
    color:var(--parchment); line-height:1.4;
  }
  .photo-break-content .attribution{
    margin-top:22px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-size:0.85rem;
    color:rgba(241,234,217,0.6);
  }

  /* ---------- SOLUTIONS VISUAL GALLERY: BENTO GRID ---------- */
  .bento-grid{
    display:grid; gap:16px;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows:repeat(3, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    grid-template-areas:
      "feat1 feat1 sched crm"
      "feat1 feat1 feat2 feat2"
      "doc   pay   feat2 feat2";
  }
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .bento-grid{
      grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);
      grid-template-rows:repeat(5, minmax(160px, 1fr));
      grid-template-areas:
        "feat1 feat1"
        "feat1 feat1"
        "sched crm"
        "feat2 feat2"
        "doc   pay";
    }
  }
  @media (max-width:600px){
    .bento-grid{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; grid-template-areas:none; }
    .bento-tile{ aspect-ratio:4/3; }
  }
  .tile-intake{grid-area:feat1;}
  .tile-scheduling{grid-area:sched;}
  .tile-crm{grid-area:crm;}
  .tile-reporting{grid-area:feat2;}
  .tile-document{grid-area:doc;}
  .tile-payments{grid-area:pay;}

  .bento-tile{
    position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  }
  a.bento-tile{ display:block; text-decoration:none; color:inherit; cursor:pointer; }
  .bento-tile img{
    width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
    filter:grayscale(38%) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.68);
    transition:transform 0.6s var(--ease), filter 0.6s var(--ease);
  }
  .bento-tile:hover img{ transform:scale(1.05); filter:grayscale(20%) contrast(1.08) brightness(0.78); }
  .bento-tile::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2; pointer-events:none;
    border:1px solid rgba(184,146,61,0.35); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  }
  .bento-scrim{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,32,46,0.32) 0%, rgba(20,32,46,0.12) 22%, rgba(20,32,46,0.55) 60%, rgba(20,32,46,0.96) 100%);
  }
  .bento-badge{
    position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; z-index:3; pointer-events:none;
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    background:rgba(20,32,46,0.94); color:var(--parchment);
    border:1px solid rgba(212,175,90,0.5); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
    padding:7px 12px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:0.74rem; font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:0.01em; max-width:calc(100% - 28px);
    text-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  }
  .bento-badge .dot{width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--brass-bright); flex-shrink:0;}
  .bento-caption{
    position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; z-index:3; padding:18px 20px;
  }
  .bento-caption .mono{
    color:var(--brass-bright); font-size:0.7rem; display:block; margin-bottom:5px;
    text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
  .bento-caption p{
    color:rgba(250,248,243,0.96); font-size:0.84rem; margin:0; max-width:32ch;
    text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
  .tile-intake .bento-caption, .tile-reporting .bento-caption{padding:24px;}
  .tile-intake .bento-caption p, .tile-reporting .bento-caption p{font-size:0.95rem; max-width:36ch;}
  .tile-intake .bento-caption .mono, .tile-reporting .bento-caption .mono{font-size:0.76rem;}

  /* ---------- PORTRAIT ACCENT ---------- */
  .portrait-frame{
    position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); aspect-ratio:4/5;
  }
  .portrait-frame img{
    width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
    filter:grayscale(70%) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.85);
  }
  .portrait-frame::after{
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(200deg, rgba(184,146,61,0.28), rgba(20,32,46,0.55));
    mix-blend-mode:multiply;
  }
  .portrait-frame::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2; pointer-events:none;
    border:1px solid rgba(184,146,61,0.4); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  }

  /* ---------- INDUSTRIES ---------- */
  .industries-grid{
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;
  }
  .industry-tag{
    border:1px solid var(--line); padding:12px 20px; font-size:0.9rem; border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; color:var(--ink); background:var(--parchment-2);
    transition:transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .industry-tag:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); background:var(--parchment);
    border-color:var(--brass); color:var(--ink);
  }

  /* ---------- WHY ---------- */
  .why-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:32px;}
  @media (max-width:800px){ .why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .why-item{
    padding:28px 26px; border-radius:var(--radius-md); border:1px solid transparent;
    transition:transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
  }
  .why-item:hover{
    transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); border-color:var(--line); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  }

  /* ---------- BACKGROUND / ABOUT ---------- */
  .background{
    background:var(--parchment-2);
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .background-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr; gap:56px; align-items:center;
    margin-bottom:48px;
  }
  @media (max-width:850px){ .background-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  @media (max-width:850px){ .portrait-frame{max-width:420px; margin:0 auto;} }
  .background-badge{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--brass-bright); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
    padding:10px 18px; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:0.75rem;
    letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:22px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  }
  .background h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2rem); margin-bottom:18px;}
  .background p{color:var(--slate); font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:16px; max-width:52ch;}
  .platform-chips{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:6px;}
  .platform-chip{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; padding:8px 14px;
    background:var(--parchment); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:0.76rem; color:var(--charcoal);
  }
  .background-stats{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px;
  }
  @media (max-width:500px){ .background-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .stat-card{
    background:var(--parchment); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:24px 22px;
    border-radius:var(--radius-md); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
    transition:transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
  }
  .stat-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
  .stat-card .stat-label{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:0.72rem; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--brass); display:block; margin-bottom:10px;
  }
  .stat-card p{color:var(--charcoal); font-size:0.92rem; margin-bottom:0;}

  /* ---------- TRUST BAR ---------- */
  .trust-bar{
    background:var(--ink); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,146,61,0.25);
    padding:32px 0;
  }
  .trust-bar-inner{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:36px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center;
  }
  .trust-label{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.7rem; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.1em; color:rgba(241,234,217,0.45); white-space:nowrap; margin-right:8px;
  }
  .trust-logo{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:600; font-size:1.05rem;
    color:rgba(241,234,217,0.55); letter-spacing:0.01em;
    transition:color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .trust-logo:hover{color:var(--brass-bright);}
  @media (max-width:700px){ .trust-bar-inner{gap:22px;} .trust-label{width:100%; text-align:center; margin:0 0 8px;} }

  /* ---------- DARK STAT BANNER ---------- */
  .dark-stats{background:var(--ink); color:var(--parchment);}
  .dark-stats .section-head h2{color:var(--parchment);}
  .dark-stats .section-head p{color:rgba(241,234,217,0.65);}
  .dark-stats .section-head .mono{color:var(--brass-bright);}
  .stat-banner{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    border-top:1px solid rgba(212,175,90,0.25); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,175,90,0.25);
    margin-top:12px;
  }
  .stat-banner-item{
    padding:38px 22px; text-align:center;
    border-right:1px solid rgba(212,175,90,0.22);
    transition:background 0.3s ease;
  }
  .stat-banner-item:last-child{border-right:none;}
  .stat-banner-item:hover{background:rgba(212,175,90,0.06);}
  .stat-banner-num{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.2rem); font-weight:700;
    display:block; line-height:1;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass-bright), var(--brass));
    -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  }
  .stat-banner-label{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:0.72rem; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.04em; color:var(--parchment); display:block; margin:14px 0 10px;
  }
  .stat-banner-item p{color:rgba(241,234,217,0.6); font-size:0.84rem; margin:0;}
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .stat-banner{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .stat-banner-item{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,175,90,0.22);}
    .stat-banner-item:nth-child(2n){border-right:none;}
  }
  @media (max-width:520px){
    .stat-banner{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .stat-banner-item{border-right:none;}
  }

  /* ---------- COMPARISON ---------- */
  .comparison{background:var(--ink); color:var(--parchment);}
  .comparison .section-head h2{color:var(--parchment);}
  .comparison .section-head p{color:rgba(241,234,217,0.65);}
  .comparison .section-head .mono{color:var(--brass-bright);}
  .comparison-scroll{
    overflow-x:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    border-radius:var(--radius-md); border:1px solid rgba(241,234,217,0.12);
    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  }
  .comparison-table{
    width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:0.9rem;
  }
  .comparison-table th, .comparison-table td{
    padding:17px 16px; text-align:center; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(241,234,217,0.1);
    transition:background 0.25s ease;
  }
  .comparison-table th{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.72rem; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.06em; color:rgba(241,234,217,0.6); font-weight:500;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  }
  .comparison-table tbody tr{transition:background 0.25s ease;}
  .comparison-table tbody tr:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.035);}
  .comparison-table tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none;}
  .comparison-table th.highlight, .comparison-table td.highlight{
    background:rgba(184,146,61,0.16);
  }
  .comparison-table tbody tr:hover td.highlight{background:rgba(184,146,61,0.24);}
  .comparison-table th.highlight{color:var(--brass-bright); font-weight:700;}
  .comparison-table td:first-child{
    text-align:left; font-weight:500; color:var(--parchment);
  }
  .yes{color:var(--brass-bright); font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem;}
  .no{color:rgba(241,234,217,0.3); font-size:1.05rem;}
  @media (max-width:700px){ .comparison-table{font-size:0.78rem;} .comparison-table th, .comparison-table td{padding:12px 8px;} }
  .why-item .mono{color:var(--brass-text); display:block; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .why-item h3{font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .why-item p{color:var(--slate); font-size:0.95rem;}

  /* ---------- READINESS QUIZ ---------- */
  .quiz-list{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px;}
  .quiz-card{
    background:var(--parchment); padding:24px 28px; border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:var(--radius-md); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .quiz-question{font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); flex:1 1 320px; margin:0;}
  .quiz-options{display:flex; gap:20px; flex-shrink:0;}
  .quiz-options label{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; cursor:pointer; font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--slate);}
  .quiz-options input[type="radio"]{accent-color:var(--brass); width:18px; height:18px; cursor:pointer;}
  .quiz-result{max-width:680px; margin:0 auto;}
  .quiz-result-card{
    padding:44px 36px; background:var(--ink); color:var(--parchment);
    border-radius:var(--radius-lg); text-align:center;
  }
  .quiz-result-card h2{color:var(--brass-bright); margin-bottom:16px; font-size:clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);}
  .quiz-result-card p{color:rgba(241,234,217,0.75); margin-bottom:26px; font-size:1.02rem;}
  @media (max-width:600px){
    .quiz-card{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:flex-start;}
    .quiz-question{flex:none;}
    .quiz-options{width:100%; justify-content:space-between;}
  }

  /* ---------- CONTACT ---------- */
  .contact{background:var(--parchment-2); border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .contact-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start;}
  @media (max-width:800px){ .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .contact h2{margin-bottom:18px;}
  .contact p{color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:28px; max-width:42ch;}
  .contact-detail{margin-bottom:18px;}
  .contact-detail .mono{color:var(--brass-text); display:block; margin-bottom:4px;}
  .contact-detail a{text-decoration:none; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink);}

  form{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px;}
  label{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.1em; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:6px; display:block;}
  input, textarea{
    width:100%; padding:13px 15px; border:1.5px solid rgba(92,102,114,0.35); background:var(--parchment);
    font-family:'Inter', sans-serif; font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--charcoal); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
    transition:border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }
  input:focus, textarea:focus{outline:none; border-color:var(--brass); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(184,146,61,0.15);}
  textarea{resize:vertical; min-height:110px;}
  .submit-btn{
    align-self:flex-start; background:var(--ink); color:var(--parchment); border:none;
    padding:15px 30px; font-weight:600; font-size:0.92rem; cursor:pointer; border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
    transition:background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  }
  .submit-btn:hover{background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-brass);}


  /* ---------- SKIP LINK ---------- */
  .skip-link{
    position:absolute; top:-100px; left:12px; z-index:1000;
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--parchment); padding:12px 20px;
    border-radius:var(--radius-sm); text-decoration:none; font-weight:600; font-size:0.9rem;
    transition:top 0.2s ease;
  }
  .skip-link:focus{top:12px;}

  /* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
  footer{
    background:var(--ink); color:rgba(241,234,217,0.5); padding:36px 0; text-align:center; font-size:0.82rem;
  }
  footer .brand{justify-content:center; color:rgba(241,234,217,0.8); margin-bottom:8px;}

  /* ---------- SHARED: 3-COL GRID VARIANT (used on index.html) ---------- */
  .services-grid-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .services-grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:600px){ .services-grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* ---------- SHARED: INDUSTRY TAG PILLS (index.html, industries.html) ---------- */
  .industry-tag{
    display:inline-block; border:1px solid var(--line); padding:12px 20px; font-size:0.9rem; border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; color:var(--ink); background:var(--parchment-2);
    text-decoration:none; cursor:pointer;
    transition:transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .industry-tag:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); background:var(--parchment);
    border-color:var(--brass); color:var(--ink);
  }

  /* ---------- SHARED: PROBLEM ACCORDION (industry pages) ---------- */
  .problem-accordion{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
  .problem-item{
    background:var(--parchment); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
    overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
    transition:box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .problem-item[open]{ box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border-color:rgba(184,146,61,0.5); }
  .problem-item summary{
    list-style:none; cursor:pointer; padding:20px 24px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;
    transition:background 0.25s ease;
  }
  .problem-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
  .problem-item summary:hover{ background:var(--parchment-2); }
  .problem-item summary:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--brass); outline-offset:-2px; }
  .problem-num{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--brass-text);
    background:var(--parchment-2); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:50%;
    width:32px; height:32px; flex-shrink:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }
  .problem-title{
    flex:1; font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:600; font-size:1.08rem; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.35;
  }
  .problem-chevron{
    flex-shrink:0; width:20px; height:20px; color:var(--brass); transition:transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  }
  .problem-item[open] .problem-chevron{ transform:rotate(180deg); }
  .problem-body{
    padding:0 24px 24px 72px; color:var(--slate); font-size:0.96rem; line-height:1.75;
  }
  .problem-body p{ margin-bottom:12px; }
  .problem-body p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
  .problem-solution-label{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.7rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em;
    color:var(--brass-text); font-weight:600; display:block; margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  @media (max-width:600px){
    .problem-item summary{ padding:16px 18px; gap:12px; }
    .problem-title{ font-size:1rem; }
    .problem-body{ padding:0 18px 20px 18px; }
  }

  /* ---------- BLOG: POST GRID ---------- */
  .post-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap:32px;
  }
  @media (max-width:800px){ .post-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .post-card{
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; background:var(--parchment); border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); text-decoration:none;
    transition:transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
  }
  .post-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
  .post-card-image{ aspect-ratio:16/9; overflow:hidden; }
  .post-card-image img{
    width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
    filter:grayscale(25%) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.95);
    transition:transform 0.5s var(--ease);
  }
  .post-card:hover .post-card-image img{ transform:scale(1.05); }
  .post-card-body{ padding:24px 24px 26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; }
  .post-meta{
    display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:12px; flex-wrap:wrap;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:0.7rem; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--brass-text);
  }
  .post-meta .sep{ opacity:0.4; }
  .post-card h3{ font-size:1.18rem; margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.32; color:var(--ink); }
  .post-card p{ color:var(--slate); font-size:0.92rem; margin-bottom:16px; flex:1; }
  .post-card-link{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:0.76rem; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.05em; color:var(--brass); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
    transition:gap 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .post-card:hover .post-card-link{ color:var(--ink); gap:10px; }

  /* ---------- BLOG: ARTICLE ---------- */
  .post-header{ max-width:720px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center; }
  .post-header .post-meta{ justify-content:center; }
  .post-header h1{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 4.2vw, 2.7rem); margin:16px 0 18px; }
  .post-header .dek{ color:var(--slate); font-size:1.1rem; max-width:56ch; margin:0 auto; }
  .post-hero-image{
    aspect-ratio:21/9; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
    margin:40px auto 0; max-width:900px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  }
  .post-hero-image img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
  .article-body{ max-width:680px; margin:0 auto; }
  .article-body h2{ font-size:1.5rem; margin:44px 0 16px; }
  .article-body h3{ font-size:1.2rem; margin:32px 0 12px; }
  .article-body p{ color:var(--charcoal); font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:20px; line-height:1.75; }
  .article-body ul, .article-body ol{ margin:0 0 20px 24px; color:var(--charcoal); font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.75; }
  .article-body li{ margin-bottom:8px; }
  .article-body blockquote{
    border-left:3px solid var(--brass); padding:4px 0 4px 22px; margin:32px 0;
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .article-body a{ color:var(--brass-text); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; }
  .prompt-box{
    border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:20px 24px; margin:16px 0 28px;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:0.85rem; line-height:1.7;
    white-space:pre-wrap; overflow-x:auto;
  }
  .prompt-label{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:0.7rem; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.06em; margin-bottom:10px; display:block; font-weight:600;
  }
  .prompt-weak{ background:var(--parchment-2); color:var(--slate); border:1px dashed rgba(184,92,92,0.45); }
  .prompt-weak .prompt-label{ color:#B85C5C; }
  .prompt-strong{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--parchment); }
  .prompt-strong .prompt-label{ color:var(--brass-bright); }
  .prompt-copy-hint{ font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--slate); margin:-18px 0 28px; font-style:italic; }

  /* ---------- FEED SUBSCRIBE ---------- */
  .feed-url-box{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; background:var(--ink); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
    padding:12px 12px 12px 20px; max-width:520px; margin:0 auto; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center;
  }
  .feed-url-box code{
    color:rgba(241,234,217,0.85); font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:0.82rem;
    overflow-wrap:anywhere; flex:1 1 240px; text-align:left;
  }
  .feed-copy-btn{
    background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); border:none; border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
    padding:9px 16px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:0.82rem;
    cursor:pointer; transition:background 0.25s ease; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .feed-copy-btn:hover{ background:var(--brass-bright); }
  .post-cta{
    max-width:680px; margin:56px auto 0; padding:36px 32px; background:var(--ink); color:var(--parchment);
    border-radius:var(--radius-lg); text-align:center;
  }
  .post-cta h3{ color:var(--parchment); margin-bottom:12px; }
  .post-cta p{ color:rgba(241,234,217,0.7); margin-bottom:22px; }
  .post-footer-nav{
    max-width:680px; margin:32px auto 0; padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;
  }
  .post-footer-nav a{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:0.78rem; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.04em; color:var(--brass-text);
  }

  /* ---------- SOCIAL SHARE BUTTONS ---------- */
  .share-section{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin:24px 0; padding:20px;
    background:rgba(184,146,61,0.06); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  }
  .share-label{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:0.7rem; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.06em; font-weight:600; color:var(--brass-text); white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .share-buttons{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .share-btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; border:none;
    cursor:pointer; transition:all 0.25s ease; font-size:18px;
    background:var(--brass); color:var(--parchment);
  }
  .share-btn:hover{
    background:var(--brass-bright); transform:scale(1.1);
  }
  .share-btn.copy-link{
    background:var(--slate); color:var(--parchment);
  }
  .share-btn.copy-link:hover{
    background:#4A5463;
  }
  .share-tooltip{
    position:absolute; bottom:100%; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); margin-bottom:8px;
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--parchment); padding:6px 12px; border-radius:4px;
    font-size:0.75rem; white-space:nowrap; pointer-events:none; opacity:0; transition:opacity 0.2s ease;
  }
  .share-btn:hover .share-tooltip{
    opacity:1;
  }

  /* ---------- EMAIL SIGNUP ---------- */
  .newsletter-section{
    margin:48px 0; padding:32px 28px; background:var(--ink); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
    color:var(--parchment); text-align:center;
  }
  .newsletter-section h3{
    color:var(--parchment); margin-bottom:8px; font-size:1.4rem;
  }
  .newsletter-section p{
    color:rgba(241,234,217,0.75); margin-bottom:20px; font-size:0.95rem;
  }
  .newsletter-form{
    display:flex; gap:8px; max-width:500px; margin:0 auto; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center;
  }
  .newsletter-form input{
    flex:1 1 240px; min-width:180px; padding:12px 16px; border:1px solid rgba(184,146,61,0.3);
    border-radius:var(--radius-sm); background:rgba(241,234,217,0.08); color:var(--parchment);
    font-size:0.95rem; font-family:inherit;
  }
  .newsletter-form input::placeholder{
    color:rgba(241,234,217,0.5);
  }
  .newsletter-form button{
    flex:0 1 auto; padding:12px 24px; background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink);
    border:none; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); font-weight:600; cursor:pointer;
    transition:background 0.25s ease; font-family:inherit; font-size:0.95rem;
  }
  .newsletter-form button:hover{
    background:var(--brass-bright);
  }
  .newsletter-form small{
    display:block; width:100%; margin-top:8px; color:rgba(241,234,217,0.5); font-size:0.8rem;
  }

  /* ---------- QUOTE HIGHLIGHT ---------- */
  .article-body p::selection{
    background:rgba(184,146,61,0.25); color:inherit;
  }
  blockquote::selection{
    background:rgba(184,146,61,0.25); color:inherit;
  }

  /* ---------- MOBILE SHARE OPTIMIZATIONS ---------- */
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .share-section{
      flex-direction:column; gap:12px;
    }
    .newsletter-form{
      flex-direction:column;
    }
    .newsletter-form input, .newsletter-form button{
      width:100%;
    }
  }