:root{
    --ink:#14211D;
    --ink-soft:#5C6660;
    --ink-2:#1F2E28;
    --paper:#FAF8F4;
    --paper-alt:#F1EEE6;
    --gold:#C98A2B;
    --gold-deep:#A66F1E;
    --gold-label:#93621A;
    --leaf:#C98A2B;
    --leaf-deep:#1F2E28;
    --leaf-light:#E0B15C;
    --rule:#E4DFD3;
    --rule-soft:#EEEAE0;
    --white:#FFFFFF;
    --header-bg:#14211D;
    --header-text:#FAF8F4;
    --header-text-soft:#B9C2BB;
    --radius:2px;
    --serif:'Fraunces', serif;
    --sans:'Inter', sans-serif;
    --mono:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
  }
  .brand-mark{color:var(--leaf-light); flex-shrink:0;}
  .brand-mark-lg{color:var(--gold-deep); flex-shrink:0;}
  .footer-mark{color:var(--leaf-light); flex-shrink:0;}
  .hero-mark{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-bottom:16px;}
  *{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:var(--sans);
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }
  a{color:inherit;}
  img,svg{display:block; max-width:100%;}
  :focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:3px;}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{animation:none !important; transition:none !important;}
  }

  .wrap{max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px;}

  /* ---------- NAV ---------- */
  header.site{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
    background:var(--header-bg);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .navbar{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:20px 28px; max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto;
  }
  .brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:500; font-size:1.2rem; letter-spacing:0.01em; color:var(--header-text);}
  .brand-mark{width:38px; height:38px;}
  nav.links{display:flex; gap:30px; font-size:0.9rem; font-weight:500;}
  nav.links a{text-decoration:none; color:var(--header-text-soft); border-bottom:1px solid transparent; padding-bottom:3px; transition:border-color .15s, color .15s;}
  nav.links a:hover{color:var(--header-text); border-color:var(--gold);}
  .nav-cta{
    background:var(--gold); color:var(--header-bg); font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:600;
    padding:10px 20px; border-radius:var(--radius); text-decoration:none;
    white-space:nowrap; transition:background .15s;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{background:var(--leaf-light);}
  @media (max-width:720px){ nav.links{display:none;} }

  .about-bio p + p{margin-top:12px;}
  .phase-promise{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:500; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--gold-label); margin:-2px 0 10px;}
  /* ---------- PILLARS ---------- */
  .pillars{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:20px; margin:0 0 40px; padding:26px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--rule); border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);}
  .pillar{display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;}
  .pillar-icon{width:40px; height:40px; color:var(--gold-deep);}
  .pillar-name{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.76rem; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-label);}
  .pillar-desc{font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.45;}
  @media (max-width:860px){ .pillars{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:480px){ .pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .hero{
    position:relative; padding:64px 0 48px; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero .wrap{position:relative; z-index:2;}
  .eyebrow{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.76rem; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold-label); margin-bottom:20px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{content:''; width:26px; height:1px; background:var(--gold-deep);}
  .hero h1{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.7rem);
    line-height:1.15; max-width:26ch; letter-spacing:-0.01em; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .hero h1 em{font-style:normal; color:var(--gold-deep);}
  .hero p.sub{
    margin-top:22px; max-width:60ch; font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--ink-soft);
  }
  .hero-actions{display:flex; gap:16px; margin-top:36px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .btn-primary{
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); text-decoration:none; font-weight:600;
    padding:14px 26px; border-radius:var(--radius); font-size:0.95rem;
    transition:transform .15s, background .15s;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--ink-2); transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .btn-secondary{
    border:1px solid var(--ink); text-decoration:none; color:var(--ink); font-weight:600;
    padding:13px 24px; border-radius:var(--radius); font-size:0.95rem; transition:background .15s;
  }
  .btn-secondary:hover{background:var(--paper-alt);}
  .hero-wedge{
    position:absolute; right:-60px; top:-40px; width:420px; opacity:0.85; z-index:1;
  }
  @media (max-width:860px){ .hero-wedge{display:none;} }

  .ledger-strip{
  }
  .ledger-strip .wrap{
    display:flex; gap:0;
    background:var(--paper-alt);
    border-top:1px solid var(--rule); border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .ledger-strip .cell{
    flex:1; padding:22px 24px; font-family:var(--sans); font-size:0.92rem; line-height:1.5; color:var(--ink-soft);
    border-right:1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .ledger-strip .cell:first-child{padding-left:0;}
  .ledger-strip .cell:last-child{border-right:none; padding-right:0;}
  .ledger-strip .cell b{display:block; font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:3px;}
  @media (max-width:720px){
    .ledger-strip .wrap{flex-direction:column;}
    .ledger-strip .cell{border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); padding-left:0; padding-right:0;}
  }

  /* ---------- SECTION SHELL ---------- */
  section{padding:64px 0;}
  section.alt{background:var(--white);}
  #about{padding-bottom:20px;}
  .section-head{margin-bottom:36px; max-width:640px;}
  .schedule-tag{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.76rem; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold-label); margin-bottom:14px; display:block;
  }
  .section-head h2{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.3rem); line-height:1.15;
    display:inline-block;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .section-head p{margin-top:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.03rem; max-width:56ch;}

  .rule{border:none; border-top:1px solid var(--rule); margin:0;}

  /* ---------- SERVICE GRID ---------- */
  .service-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:1px;
    background:var(--rule); border:1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .service-item{
    padding:26px 28px;
    font-size:0.96rem; background:var(--white);
    display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start;
  }
  .service-item:nth-child(2n){}
  .service-grid.single{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .service-grid.single .service-item{}
  .service-item .num{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--gold-label); display:block; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .service-icon{width:32px; height:32px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; color:var(--gold-deep);}
  .service-item h3{
    font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:700; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:6px;
    display:inline-block;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .service-item p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:0.92rem;}
  @media (max-width:480px){ .service-item{flex-direction:column; gap:10px;} }
  @media (max-width:720px){
    .service-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }

  .referred-note{
    margin-top:28px; background:var(--paper-alt); border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
    padding:18px 22px; font-size:0.94rem; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:70ch;
  }
  .referred-note b{color:var(--ink);}

  /* ---------- PRICING ---------- */
  .pricing-table{
    display:none;
  }
  .pricing-cards{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:8px;
  }
  @media (max-width:820px){ .pricing-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .price-card{
    background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:3px;
    padding:32px 28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; position:relative;
    transition:transform .15s, box-shadow .15s;
    box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(28,32,36,0.04);
  }
  .price-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(28,32,36,0.10);}
  .price-card .card-icon{width:38px; height:38px; object-fit:contain; margin-bottom:18px;}
  .price-card .card-tier{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:2px; color:var(--ink);}
  .price-card .card-sub{font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:22px;}
  .price-card .card-price{font-family:var(--mono); font-weight:700; font-size:2.1rem; line-height:1; color:var(--ink);}
  .price-card .card-price span{font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:400; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .price-card .card-meta{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--ink-soft);
    margin:14px 0 20px; padding-top:14px; border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .price-card .card-meta div{margin-bottom:4px;}
  .price-card .card-fit{font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:auto; padding-top:16px;}
  .price-card .card-fit b{color:var(--ink); display:block; font-size:0.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; margin-bottom:4px; font-family:var(--mono); font-weight:600;}

  .price-card.tier-bright{border-top:3px solid var(--ink);}
  .price-card.tier-bright .card-tier{color:var(--ink);}
  .price-card.tier-clear{border-top:3px solid var(--gold);}
  .price-card.tier-clear .card-tier{color:var(--gold-deep);}
  .price-card.tier-fresh{border-top:3px solid var(--rule);}
  .price-card.tier-fresh .card-tier{color:var(--ink);}

  .price-card.tier-clear{
    box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(122,94,44,0.10);
  }
  .card-badge{
    position:absolute; top:-13px; right:24px; background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.7rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.06em;
    text-transform:uppercase; padding:5px 12px; border-radius:20px;
  }
  @media (max-width:720px){
    .pricing-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .pricing-row div:nth-child(3){display:none;}
  }
  .pricing-foot{
    margin-top:18px; font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-family:var(--mono);
  }

  /* ---------- CONSULT / STAMP ---------- */
  .consult{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:center;
  }
  @media (max-width:820px){ .consult{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .consult ol{margin-top:20px; padding-left:0; list-style:none; counter-reset:steps;}
  .consult ol li{
    counter-increment:steps; padding:16px 0 16px 44px; position:relative;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--ink-soft);
  }
  .consult ol li:first-child{padding-top:0;}
  .consult ol li::before{
    content:counter(steps); position:absolute; left:0; top:14px;
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--gold-deep); font-weight:600;
    width:26px; height:26px; border:1px solid var(--gold-deep); border-radius:50%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }
  .consult ol li b{
    display:block; width:max-content; font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:3px;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .stamp-lemon{
    position:relative; width:170px; margin:0 auto;
  }
  .stamp-lemon img{width:100%; height:auto; display:block;}
  .stamp-lemon .stamp-text{
    position:static; margin-top:18px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:5px;
    font-family:var(--mono); text-align:center;
  }
  .consult-form-card{
    background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:32px 30px; box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(28,32,36,0.06);
  }
  .consult-form label{
    display:block; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.72rem; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:16px 0 6px;
  }
  .consult-form label:first-of-type{margin-top:0;}
  .consult-form input, .consult-form textarea{
    width:100%; padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:var(--radius);
    font-family:var(--sans); font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--ink); background:var(--paper-alt);
  }
  .consult-form input:focus, .consult-form textarea:focus{
    outline:2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:1px; background:var(--white);
  }
  .consult-form textarea{resize:vertical;}
  .hidden-field{position:absolute; left:-9999px; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden;}
  .form-note{font-size:0.8rem; color:var(--ink-soft); text-align:center; margin-top:12px;}
  .stamp-lemon .big{
    font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .stamp-lemon .small{
    font-size:0.66rem; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft);
  }

  /* ---------- PROBLEMS ---------- */
  .problem-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--rule); border:1px solid var(--rule); margin-top:12px;}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .problem-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .problem-card{padding:32px 28px; background:var(--white);}
  .problem-card:last-child{}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .problem-card{} }
  .problem-card .p-tag{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:10px; display:block;}
  .problem-card h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.3;}
  .problem-card .p-stat{font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:18px;}
  .problem-card .p-solve{border-top:1px solid var(--rule); padding-top:14px; font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--ink);}
  .problem-card .p-solve b{color:var(--gold-label); font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.7rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin-bottom:4px;}
  .problem-card .p-icon-mark{width:16px; height:16px; flex-shrink:0;}

  /* ---------- MESSAGING SECTIONS ---------- */
  .pull-quote{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:500; font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.2vw,1.5rem); color:var(--ink); border-left:3px solid var(--gold); padding:4px 0 4px 20px; margin-top:32px; max-width:48ch;}
  .pull-quote-lead{margin-top:28px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:56ch;}
  .question-list{list-style:none; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
  @media (max-width:860px){ .question-list{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:520px){ .question-list{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .question-list{ gap:1px; background:var(--rule); border:1px solid var(--rule);}
  .question-list li{background:var(--paper); padding:20px 22px; font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:500; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--ink);}
  .stakes-close{margin-top:22px; font-size:1.03rem; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:56ch;}
  .stakes-close b{color:var(--gold-deep);}
  .check-list{list-style:none; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:14px 36px; max-width:860px;}
  @media (max-width:720px){ .check-list{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .check-list li{position:relative; padding-left:30px; font-size:1rem; color:var(--ink);}
  .check-list li::before{content:''; position:absolute; left:2px; top:5px; width:12px; height:7px; border-left:2px solid var(--gold-deep); border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold-deep); transform:rotate(-45deg);}
  .desired-close{margin-top:28px; font-size:1.03rem; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:60ch;}

  /* ---------- APPROACH (Clean Up / Control / Lead) ---------- */
  .approach-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--rule); border:1px solid var(--rule);}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .approach-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .phase{background:var(--white); padding:30px 28px; position:relative; border-top:3px solid var(--gold);}
  .phase-num{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.76rem; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-label); display:block; margin-bottom:8px;}
  .phase h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:1.45rem; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:8px; line-height:1.2;}
  .phase-desc{font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:16px;}
  .phase ul{list-style:none; border-top:1px solid var(--rule);}
  .phase li{font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft); padding:8px 0 8px 20px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule-soft); position:relative;}
  .phase li::before{content:''; position:absolute; left:2px; top:15px; width:8px; height:1px; background:var(--gold-deep);}
  .phase-note{margin-top:16px; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--gold-label); letter-spacing:0.02em;}
  .phase-arrow{position:absolute; right:-14px; top:34px; z-index:2; width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:0.9rem; font-weight:700;}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .phase-arrow{right:auto; left:50%; top:auto; bottom:-14px; transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(90deg);} }
  .projects-box{margin-top:28px; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--rule); padding:26px 28px; display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start;}
  @media (max-width:480px){ .projects-box{flex-direction:column; gap:10px;} }
  .projects-box h3{font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:700; font-size:1rem; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:4px;}
  .projects-box .tag{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft); display:block; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .projects-box p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:0.92rem;}

  /* ---------- ABOUT ---------- */
  .about-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:36px; margin-top:12px;}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .about-card h3{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:10px;
    display:inline-block;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .about-card p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:0.95rem;}
  .about-card .mark{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--gold-label); margin-bottom:10px; display:block;}

  /* ---------- CLOSING MESSAGE ---------- */
  .closing{padding-bottom:40px; margin-bottom:48px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);}
  .closing h2{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.3rem); line-height:1.15; max-width:26ch; margin-bottom:14px; color:var(--ink);}
  .closing p.lead{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.03rem; max-width:56ch;}

  /* ---------- FOOTER / CTA ---------- */
  footer{
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); padding:40px 0 32px;
  }
  footer h2{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.1rem); max-width:16ch; margin-bottom:16px;}
  footer p.lead{color:#B7BEC7; max-width:52ch; margin-bottom:30px;}
  .foot-bottom{
    margin-top:0; padding-top:20px; border-top:1px solid #383D44;
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px;
    font-size:0.82rem; color:#8B93A0; font-family:var(--mono);
  }
  .foot-disclaimer{
    margin-top:18px; max-width:78ch;
    font-size:0.78rem; line-height:1.6; color:#8B93A0;
  }

  .site-watermark{
    display:none;
  }

  .footer-logo{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-bottom:26px;
  }
  .footer-mark{width:34px; height:34px;}
  .footer-logo span{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:500; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--paper);}

  .tier-mark{
    display:inline-block; width:15px; height:15px; object-fit:contain;
    vertical-align:-2px; margin:0 7px;
  }

  .brand-tagline{
    display:inline-block;
    font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:700; font-size:1.5rem; letter-spacing:0.01em;
    color:var(--ink);
    padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:28px;
    border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold);
    text-transform:none;
  }

  .cvb-compare{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr; gap:0; align-items:stretch; margin-top:8px;
  }
  .cvb-card{
    background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--rule); padding:32px 28px;
  }
  .cvb-card.bookkeeper{border-radius:3px 0 0 3px; background:var(--paper-alt);}
  .cvb-card.controller{
    border-radius:0 3px 3px 0; border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  }
  .cvb-card .cvb-label{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:4px; display:block;
  }
  .cvb-card .cvb-title{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:1.4rem; margin-bottom:20px; color:var(--ink);}
  .cvb-card.bookkeeper .cvb-title{color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .cvb-card.controller .cvb-title{
    display:inline-block;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .cvb-card ul{list-style:none;}
  .cvb-card li{
    font-size:0.92rem; padding:10px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .cvb-card li:first-child{border-top:none;}
  .cvb-card.bookkeeper li{color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .cvb-card.controller li{color:var(--ink); font-weight:500; padding-left:20px; position:relative;}
  .cvb-card.controller li::before{
    content:'✓'; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--gold-deep); font-weight:700;
  }
  .cvb-vs{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:0 22px;
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-style:italic; font-size:1.1rem;
    color:var(--ink-soft); background:var(--white); border-top:1px solid var(--rule); border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  @media (max-width:720px){
    .cvb-compare{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .cvb-card.bookkeeper, .cvb-card.controller{border-radius:3px;}
    .cvb-vs{padding:10px; border-left:1px solid var(--rule); border-right:1px solid var(--rule);}
  }

  .about-person{display:flex; gap:28px; align-items:flex-start; margin-top:12px;}
  @media (max-width:720px){ .about-person{flex-direction:column; align-items:center; text-align:center;} .about-tags{justify-content:center;} .about-stats{justify-content:center;} }
  .about-photo{width:128px; height:128px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:8px; border:1px solid var(--rule); box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(20,33,29,0.10); flex-shrink:0;}
  .about-bio h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:500; font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:2px;}
  .about-role{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.78rem; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-label); margin-bottom:14px;}
  .about-bio > p{font-size:1rem; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:56ch;}
  .about-tags{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:18px;}
  .about-tags span{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.04em; color:var(--ink-soft); border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:5px 10px;}
  .about-stats{display:flex; gap:32px; margin-top:26px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .about-stat b{display:block; font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--ink);}
  .about-stat span{display:block; font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:20ch; margin-top:2px;}

  /* ---------- MULTI-PAGE ADDITIONS ---------- */
  .brand{text-decoration:none;}
  nav.links a.active{color:var(--header-text); border-color:var(--gold);}
  .navbar{flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px 24px;}
  @media (max-width:720px){
    .navbar{padding:14px 20px;}
    .brand{font-size:1.02rem;}
    .brand-mark{width:30px; height:30px;}
    .nav-cta{padding:8px 14px; font-size:0.78rem;}
    nav.links{display:flex; order:3; width:100%; gap:18px; overflow-x:auto; font-size:0.84rem; padding-bottom:2px; white-space:nowrap;}
  }

  .promise{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:500; font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.8vw,1.25rem); color:var(--gold-label); margin-bottom:18px;}

  .page-hero{padding:56px 0 40px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);}
  .page-hero h1{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.7rem); line-height:1.15; max-width:24ch; color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .page-hero h1 em{font-style:normal; color:var(--gold-deep);}
  .page-hero p.sub{margin-top:18px; max-width:62ch; font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--ink-soft);}

  .text-link{display:inline-block; margin-top:22px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); text-decoration:none; border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold); padding-bottom:2px;}
  .text-link:hover{color:var(--gold-deep);}
  .phase .text-link{margin-top:14px; font-size:0.92rem;}

  .prose{max-width:66ch;}
  .prose p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .prose p strong{color:var(--ink);}
  .prose ul{margin:6px 0 16px; padding-left:0; list-style:none;}
  .prose li{color:var(--ink-soft); padding:6px 0 6px 22px; position:relative;}
  .prose li::before{content:''; position:absolute; left:2px; top:17px; width:9px; height:1px; background:var(--gold-deep);}
  .prose h3{font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:700; font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--ink); margin:26px 0 8px;}

  /* stage detail (method page) */
  .stage{display:grid; grid-template-columns:240px 1fr; gap:40px; padding:44px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--rule);}
  .stage:first-of-type{border-top:none; padding-top:8px;}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .stage{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:14px;} }
  .stage-side .phase-num{margin-bottom:6px;}
  .stage-side h2{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:2.1rem; line-height:1.1; color:var(--ink);}
  .stage-side .phase-promise{font-size:1.15rem; margin:6px 0 10px;}
  .stage-side .stage-line{font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-style:italic;}

  .three-q{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--rule); border:1px solid var(--rule); margin:10px 0 18px;}
  @media (max-width:720px){ .three-q{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .three-q div{background:var(--white); padding:18px 20px;}
  .three-q b{display:block; font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:1.08rem; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:4px;}
  .three-q span{font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft);}

  .milestone{background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--rule); border-left:3px solid var(--gold); padding:22px 24px; margin:18px 0;}
  .milestone .tag{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-label); display:block; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .milestone h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:1.25rem; color:var(--ink); margin:0 0 8px;}
  .milestone p{font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:8px;}
  .milestone ul{list-style:none; margin:4px 0 10px;}
  .milestone li{font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--ink); padding:4px 0 4px 26px; position:relative;}
  .milestone li::before{content:''; position:absolute; left:2px; top:10px; width:11px; height:6px; border-left:2px solid var(--gold-deep); border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold-deep); transform:rotate(-45deg);}

  .fromto{width:100%; max-width:720px; border-collapse:collapse; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--rule);}
  .fromto th{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-label); text-align:left; padding:14px 22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); font-weight:500;}
  .fromto td{padding:14px 22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule-soft); font-size:1rem;}
  .fromto td:first-child{color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .fromto td.arrow{color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; width:40px; text-align:center; padding:14px 0;}
  .fromto td:last-child{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); font-size:1.08rem;}

  /* controller page */
  .ladder{border:1px solid var(--rule); background:var(--white); max-width:820px;}
  .ladder-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:180px 1fr; border-top:1px solid var(--rule);}
  .ladder-row:first-child{border-top:none;}
  @media (max-width:560px){ .ladder-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .ladder-row b{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.78rem; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft); padding:18px 22px; background:var(--paper-alt);}
  .ladder-row span{padding:18px 22px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:0.98rem;}
  .ladder-row.hl b{background:var(--ink); color:var(--leaf-light);}
  .ladder-row.hl span{color:var(--ink); font-weight:600;}
  .two-col{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:48px;}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .two-col{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px;} }
  .two-col h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:1.35rem; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:12px;}
  .two-col p{color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:12px;}

  .download{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-top:26px; padding:12px 18px; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--rule); text-decoration:none; color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; font-size:0.92rem; border-radius:var(--radius);}
  .download:hover{border-color:var(--gold);}
  .download svg{width:18px; height:18px; color:var(--gold-deep);}

  /* about preview on home */
  .about-preview{display:flex; gap:28px; align-items:center;}
  .about-preview img{width:112px; height:112px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:8px; border:1px solid var(--rule); flex-shrink:0;}
  .about-preview p{color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:60ch;}
  @media (max-width:560px){ .about-preview{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;} }

  /* CTA band */
  .cta-band{text-align:left;}
  .cta-band .btn-primary{display:inline-block; margin-top:26px;}

  /* get started */
  .contact-list{list-style:none; margin-top:22px; border-top:1px solid var(--rule);}
  .contact-list li{padding:12px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:0.95rem;}
  .contact-list b{display:inline-block; min-width:72px; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-label); font-weight:500;}
  .contact-list a{color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; text-decoration:none;}
  .faq{max-width:760px;}
  .faq details{border-top:1px solid var(--rule); padding:4px 0;}
  .faq details:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);}
  .faq summary{cursor:pointer; list-style:none; padding:16px 32px 16px 0; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); position:relative;}
  .faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
  .faq summary::after{content:'+'; position:absolute; right:4px; top:12px; font-size:1.4rem; color:var(--gold-deep); font-weight:400;}
  .faq details[open] summary::after{content:'\2212';}
  .faq details p{color:var(--ink-soft); padding:0 0 18px; max-width:66ch;}

  footer .foot-nav{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px 26px; margin-bottom:22px; font-size:0.9rem;}
  footer .foot-nav a{color:var(--paper); text-decoration:none;}
  footer .foot-nav a:hover{color:var(--leaf-light);}
  footer .foot-contact{color:#B7BEC7; font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:22px;}
  footer .foot-contact a{color:var(--leaf-light); text-decoration:none;}

  /* ---------- PHOTOS ---------- */
  .hero-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 0.8fr; gap:56px; align-items:center;}
  .hero-photo{width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/5; object-fit:cover; border-radius:6px; box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(20,33,29,0.14);}
  .page-hero .hero-photo{aspect-ratio:4/3;}
  @media (max-width:860px){ .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px;} .hero-photo{aspect-ratio:16/10;} }
  .band-img{display:block; width:100%; aspect-ratio:21/8; object-fit:cover; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:40px;}
  @media (max-width:720px){ .band-img{aspect-ratio:16/9; margin-bottom:28px;} }
  .stage-photo{display:block; width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/3; object-fit:cover; border-radius:6px; margin-top:18px;}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .stage-photo{max-width:420px; aspect-ratio:16/10;} }
  .about-photo-lg{width:260px; aspect-ratio:2/3; object-fit:cover; object-position:top; border-radius:8px; border:1px solid var(--rule); box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(20,33,29,0.12); flex-shrink:0;}
  @media (max-width:720px){ .about-photo-lg{width:220px;} }
  .prose .milestone li{padding:4px 0 4px 26px;}
  .prose .milestone li::before{width:11px; height:6px; top:10px; background:none;}

  /* ---------- BOLDER LOOK (Oct 2026) ---------- */
  /* gold primary buttons everywhere */
  .btn-primary{background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink);}
  .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--leaf-light); color:var(--ink);}

  /* dark full-color hero */
  .hero-dark{background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); padding:72px 0 84px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
  .hero-dark::after{content:''; position:absolute; right:-160px; top:-160px; width:520px; height:520px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(224,177,92,0.14); box-shadow:0 0 0 60px rgba(224,177,92,0.03), 0 0 0 140px rgba(224,177,92,0.025); pointer-events:none;}
  .hero-dark .hero-mark .brand-mark-lg{color:var(--leaf-light);}
  .hero-dark .hero-mark div div:first-child{color:var(--paper) !important;}
  .hero-dark .hero-mark div div:last-child{color:var(--leaf-light) !important;}
  .hero-dark .promise{color:var(--leaf-light);}
  .hero-dark h1{color:var(--paper);}
  .hero-dark h1 em{color:var(--leaf-light);}
  .hero-dark p.sub{color:#C9D0CB;}
  .hero-dark .btn-secondary{border-color:rgba(250,248,244,0.6); color:var(--paper);}
  .hero-dark .btn-secondary:hover{background:rgba(250,248,244,0.08);}

  .collage{position:relative; height:470px;}
  .collage img{position:absolute; object-fit:cover; border-radius:14px; box-shadow:0 22px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);}
  .collage .c1{left:0; top:24px; width:56%; height:400px; object-position:top;}
  .collage .c2{right:0; top:0; width:50%; height:300px;}
  .check-card{position:absolute; right:-8px; bottom:0; background:var(--white); color:var(--ink); border-radius:14px; padding:18px 22px; box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); min-width:250px;}
  .check-card ul{list-style:none;}
  .check-card li{position:relative; padding:5px 0 5px 30px; font-weight:600; font-size:0.98rem;}
  .check-card li::before{content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:7px; width:20px; height:20px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold);}
  .check-card li::after{content:''; position:absolute; left:6px; top:12px; width:8px; height:4px; border-left:2px solid var(--ink); border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink); transform:rotate(-45deg);}
  @media (max-width:860px){
    .hero-dark{padding:48px 0 56px;}
    .collage{height:380px; max-width:460px;}
    .collage .c1{height:320px;} .collage .c2{height:230px;}
  }
  @media (max-width:480px){ .collage{height:330px;} .collage .c1{height:270px;} .collage .c2{height:190px;} .check-card{min-width:0; padding:14px 16px;} .check-card li{font-size:0.88rem;} }

  /* inset dark panel */
  .dark-panel{background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); border-radius:18px; padding:60px 56px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
  @media (max-width:720px){ .dark-panel{padding:40px 22px; border-radius:14px;} }
  .dark-panel .schedule-tag{color:var(--leaf-light);}
  .dark-panel .section-head h2{color:var(--paper);}
  .dark-panel .section-head p{color:#C9D0CB;}
  .dark-panel .pillars{border-color:rgba(250,248,244,0.14);}
  .dark-panel .pillar-icon{color:var(--leaf-light);}
  .dark-panel .pillar-name{color:var(--leaf-light);}
  .dark-panel .pillar-desc{color:#C9D0CB;}
  .dark-panel .approach-grid{background:transparent; border:none; gap:16px;}
  .dark-panel .phase{border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden; padding:0 0 24px; border-top:none;}
  .dark-panel .phase > *:not(img){margin-left:24px; margin-right:24px;}
  .dark-panel .phase img{display:block; width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/10; object-fit:cover; margin-bottom:18px;}
  .dark-panel .phase .phase-arrow{top:auto; bottom:auto; top:calc(50% - 13px); margin:0;}
  .dark-panel .text-link{color:var(--paper); border-color:var(--leaf-light);}
  .dark-panel .text-link:hover{color:var(--leaf-light);}
  .dark-panel .phase{overflow:visible;}
  .dark-panel .phase img{border-radius:12px 12px 0 0;}
  .dark-panel .phase .phase-arrow{right:-21px; top:calc(50% - 13px); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--ink);}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .dark-panel .phase .phase-arrow{right:auto; left:50%; top:auto; bottom:-21px; margin-left:-13px;} }
  .dark-panel .pull-quote{color:var(--paper); border-color:var(--gold);}
  .dark-panel .prose p{color:#C9D0CB;}
  .dark-panel .prose p strong{color:var(--paper);}
  .dark-panel .fromto{border-color:transparent; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden;}
  .dark-panel .ladder{border-color:transparent; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden;}
  .dark-panel .ladder-row.hl b{background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink);}
  .page-hero.hero-dark{border-bottom:none;}
  .hero-dark .schedule-tag{color:var(--leaf-light);}
  .hero-dark .hero-actions{margin-top:28px;}

  /* ---------- VARIED COLOR-BLOCK HEROES ---------- */
  .btn-dark{display:inline-block; background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); text-decoration:none; font-weight:600; padding:14px 26px; border-radius:var(--radius); font-size:0.95rem; transition:transform .15s, background .15s;}
  .btn-dark:hover{background:var(--ink-2); transform:translateY(-1px);}

  /* Solutions: centered dark block with stage row */
  .hero-center{padding:88px 0 0; text-align:center;}
  .hero-center .wrap{display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center;}
  .hero-center h1{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.6rem); line-height:1.1; max-width:none;}
  .hero-center p.sub{margin:20px auto 0; max-width:60ch; font-size:1.1rem;}
  .stage-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); width:100%; margin-top:56px; border-top:1px solid rgba(250,248,244,0.14);}
  .stage-row a{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px; padding:30px 16px 40px; text-decoration:none; border-right:1px solid rgba(250,248,244,0.14); transition:background .15s;}
  .stage-row a:last-child{border-right:none;}
  .stage-row a:hover{background:rgba(224,177,92,0.06);}
  .stage-row span{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.74rem; letter-spacing:0.18em; color:var(--leaf-light);}
  .stage-row b{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:1.9rem; color:var(--paper);}
  .stage-row i{font-family:var(--serif); font-style:normal; color:var(--leaf-light); font-size:1.05rem;}
  @media (max-width:600px){ .stage-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .stage-row a{border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(250,248,244,0.14); padding:20px 0;} .hero-center{padding-top:56px;} }

  /* Controller: split dark block with full-bleed photo */
  .hero-split{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr 0.95fr; padding:0; min-height:480px;}
  .hero-split .split-text{padding:72px 56px 72px max(28px, calc((100vw - 1080px)/2 + 28px)); display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;}
  .hero-split h1{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); line-height:1.12;}
  .hero-split p.sub{margin-top:18px; max-width:46ch; font-size:1.1rem;}
  .hero-split .split-img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
  .hero-split::after{display:none;}
  @media (max-width:860px){ .hero-split{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .hero-split .split-text{padding:48px 22px;} .hero-split .split-img{height:280px;} }

  /* About: full-bleed gold block */
  .hero-gold{background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); padding:64px 0 0; overflow:hidden;}
  .gold-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 0.8fr; gap:48px; align-items:end;}
  .gold-grid > div{padding-bottom:72px; align-self:center;}
  .hero-gold .schedule-tag{color:var(--ink); opacity:0.75;}
  .hero-gold h1{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.8rem); line-height:1.05;}
  .hero-gold p.sub{margin-top:18px; max-width:44ch; font-size:1.12rem; color:var(--ink-2);}
  .hero-gold .hero-actions{margin-top:28px;}
  .gold-portrait{width:100%; max-width:340px; justify-self:center; height:440px; object-fit:cover; object-position:top; border-radius:200px 200px 0 0; display:block;}
  @media (max-width:760px){ .gold-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px;} .gold-grid > div{padding-bottom:0;} .gold-portrait{height:340px; max-width:260px;} .hero-gold{padding-top:48px;} }

  /* Get Started: photo-backed dark block */
  .hero-photo-bg{background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20,33,29,0.94) 0%, rgba(20,33,29,0.82) 55%, rgba(20,33,29,0.55) 100%), url('/images/pitcher.jpg') right center/cover no-repeat; padding:110px 0;}
  .hero-photo-bg h1{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.4rem); line-height:1.1; max-width:16ch;}
  .hero-photo-bg p.sub{margin-top:18px; max-width:52ch; font-size:1.1rem;}
  .hero-photo-bg::after{display:none;}
  @media (max-width:720px){ .hero-photo-bg{padding:64px 0; background:linear-gradient(rgba(20,33,29,0.88),rgba(20,33,29,0.88)), url('/images/pitcher.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;} }

  /* full-bleed gold band */
  .band-gold{background:var(--gold); padding:72px 0;}
  .band-gold .schedule-tag{color:var(--ink); opacity:0.75;}
  .band-gold .section-head h2{color:var(--ink);}
  .band-gold .section-head p{color:var(--ink-2);}
  .band-gold .btn-dark{margin-top:26px;}
  .hero-center h1 em, .hero-split h1 em, .hero-photo-bg h1 em{font-style:normal;}

  /* ---------- ROUND 3 ---------- */
  /* home: lemon-tree photo banner */
  .home-banner{background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20,33,29,0.96) 0%, rgba(20,33,29,0.86) 45%, rgba(20,33,29,0.35) 100%), url('/images/lemon-banner.jpg') right center/cover no-repeat; padding:88px 0 96px;}
  .home-banner .hero-grid{align-items:end;}
  .home-banner h1{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.7rem); max-width:22ch;}
  .banner-side{display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;}
  .banner-side .check-card{position:static; min-width:240px;}
  @media (max-width:860px){
    .home-banner{background:linear-gradient(rgba(20,33,29,0.9),rgba(20,33,29,0.78)), url('/images/lemon-banner.jpg') 80% center/cover no-repeat; padding:56px 0 64px;}
    .banner-side{justify-content:flex-start;}
  }

  /* full-bleed dark band */
  .band-dark{background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); padding:80px 0;}
  .band-dark .schedule-tag{color:var(--leaf-light);}
  .band-dark .section-head h2{color:var(--paper);}
  .band-dark .section-head p{color:#C9D0CB;}
  .band-dark .question-list{background:rgba(250,248,244,0.12); border-color:rgba(250,248,244,0.12);}
  .band-dark .question-list li{background:var(--ink-2); color:var(--paper);}
  .band-dark .pull-quote-lead{color:#C9D0CB;}
  .band-dark .pull-quote{color:var(--paper); border-color:var(--gold);}
  .band-dark .stakes-close{color:#C9D0CB;}
  .band-dark .stakes-close b{color:var(--leaf-light);}

  /* about: green instead of gold */
  .hero-green{background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);}
  .hero-green .schedule-tag{color:var(--leaf-light); opacity:1;}
  .hero-green h1{color:var(--paper);}
  .hero-green p.sub{color:#C9D0CB;}
  .hero-green .gold-portrait{box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(224,177,92,0.25);}

  /* ---------- ROUND 4 ---------- */
  /* Solutions hero: drawn lemon instead of circles */
  .hero-center{position:relative;}
  .hero-center::after{display:none;}
  .hero-lemon{position:absolute; right:-40px; top:-30px; width:360px; height:360px; color:var(--leaf-light); opacity:0.13; pointer-events:none;}
  .hero-lemon svg{width:100%; height:100%;}
  @media (max-width:720px){ .hero-lemon{width:220px; height:220px; right:-50px; top:-20px;} }

  /* About: blended photo banner */
  .about-banner{background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20,33,29,1) 0%, rgba(20,33,29,1) 42%, rgba(20,33,29,0.55) 62%, rgba(20,33,29,0.05) 100%), url('/images/cheston-banner.jpg') right 8% top 30%/auto 135% no-repeat, var(--ink); padding:110px 0;}
  .about-banner::after{display:none;}
  .about-banner h1{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.6rem); line-height:1.05;}
  .about-banner h1 em{font-style:normal; color:var(--leaf-light);}
  .about-banner p.sub{margin-top:18px; max-width:46ch; font-size:1.1rem;}
  @media (max-width:860px){ .about-banner{background:linear-gradient(rgba(20,33,29,0.88),rgba(20,33,29,0.80)), url('/images/cheston-banner.jpg') center top/cover no-repeat, var(--ink); padding:64px 0;} }

  .about-banner{position:relative; background:var(--ink);}
  .about-banner::before{content:''; position:absolute; top:0; right:0; bottom:0; width:52%; background:url('/images/cheston-banner.jpg') center 22%/cover no-repeat; -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 30%, #000 60%); mask-image:linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 30%, #000 60%);}
  .about-banner .wrap{position:relative; z-index:1;}
  @media (max-width:860px){ .about-banner{background:var(--ink);} .about-banner::before{width:100%; opacity:0.28; -webkit-mask-image:none; mask-image:none; background-position:center top;} }
  .hero-center{overflow:hidden;}
  @media (max-width:720px){ .hero-lemon{right:-30px;} }
  @media (max-width:560px){ .fromto th, .fromto td{padding:12px 12px;} .fromto td.arrow{width:24px; padding:12px 0;} .fromto td:last-child{font-size:0.98rem;} }
  .about-banner::before{background-size:cover; background-position:60% top;}
  .ctl-banner::before{background-image:url('/images/pastor-desk.jpg'); background-position:center center;}
  .ctl-banner h1{max-width:14ch;}

  /* ---------- PROOF SECTION ---------- */
  .proof-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px;}
  @media (max-width:860px){ .proof-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .proof{background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--rule); border-top:3px solid var(--gold); border-radius:10px; padding:28px 26px;}
  .proof-num{display:block; font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:2.2rem; line-height:1; color:var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom:12px;}
  .proof h3{font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:700; font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:8px;}
  .proof p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:0.94rem;}

  /* ---------- TESTIMONIAL ---------- */
  #testimonial{padding-top:24px;}
  .testimonial{padding:56px 64px;}
  @media (max-width:720px){ .testimonial{padding:40px 24px;} }
  .testimonial .t-lead{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.3rem); line-height:1.2; color:var(--leaf-light); margin:6px 0 24px;}
  .testimonial .t-body{columns:2; column-gap:44px; max-width:none;}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .testimonial .t-body{columns:1;} }
  .testimonial .t-body p{color:#C9D0CB; font-size:0.98rem; margin-bottom:14px; break-inside:avoid;}
  .testimonial .t-name{margin-top:18px; padding-top:18px; border-top:1px solid rgba(250,248,244,0.14);}
  .testimonial .t-name b{display:block; color:var(--paper); font-size:1.02rem;}
  .testimonial .t-name span{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.74rem; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--leaf-light);}

  /* ---------- LINE ICONS FOR MIX / SERVE ---------- */
  .phase-icon{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/10; background:var(--paper-alt); border-radius:12px 12px 0 0; margin-bottom:18px; color:var(--gold-deep);}
  .phase-icon svg{width:38%; height:auto;}
  .dark-panel .phase > .phase-icon{margin-left:0; margin-right:0;}
  .stage-icon{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/3; background:var(--paper-alt); border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:6px; margin-top:18px; color:var(--gold-deep);}
  .stage-icon svg{width:42%; height:auto;}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .stage-icon{max-width:420px; aspect-ratio:16/10;} }

  /* About: light testimonial */
  #about-testimonial{padding:56px 0 8px;}
  .t-light{background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--rule); border-left:4px solid var(--gold); border-radius:10px; padding:40px 44px; max-width:860px;}
  @media (max-width:720px){ .t-light{padding:28px 22px;} }
  .t-light .t-lead{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,1.9rem); line-height:1.25; color:var(--ink); margin:4px 0 16px;}
  .t-light blockquote p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:12px;}
  .t-light figcaption{margin-top:16px; padding-top:14px; border-top:1px solid var(--rule);}
  .t-light figcaption b{display:block; color:var(--ink);}
  .t-light figcaption span{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:0.74rem; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-label);}

/* ---------- Microsoft Bookings card ---------- */
.book-card{padding:34px 32px; border-top:3px solid var(--gold);}
.book-card h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:1.45rem; line-height:1.25; color:var(--ink); margin:8px 0 10px;}
.book-card > p{color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:16px;}
.book-points{list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 24px;}
.book-points li{position:relative; padding-left:20px; margin-bottom:8px; color:var(--ink);}
.book-points li::before{content:''; position:absolute; left:4px; top:0.62em; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold);}
.book-btn{display:block; text-align:center; width:100%;}
.book-card .form-note{margin-top:14px;}
.book-card .form-note a{color:var(--deep, #A66F1E);}
@media (max-width:600px){ .book-card{padding:26px 22px;} }
.book-embed iframe{display:block; width:100%; height:1000px; border:0; background:#fff;}
.book-embed .form-note a{color:var(--deep, #A66F1E);}
@media (max-width:600px){ .book-embed iframe{height:1100px;} }