/* ============================================================
   CANTANA — Design System  ·  "Institute"
   ------------------------------------------------------------
   Research institution + technology company + Canadian
   economic organization. Warm-white editorial body, deep navy
   banners, serif headlines, fine grid lines. Canadian red is
   an accent only — rules, markers, the occasional highlight.
   Single source of truth: edit tokens here, every page follows.
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Source+Serif+4:opsz,wght@8..60,500;8..60,600;8..60,700&display=swap');

:root{
  /* ---- Brand palette ---- */
  --navy:#0b1628;            /* deep navy — dark surfaces */
  --navy-2:#13233b;
  --primary:#14284a;         /* navy — primary action */
  --primary-dark:#0b1628;    /* hover / pressed */
  --primary-soft:#eceff4;    /* tinted fills (icon chips, focus) */
  --aurora:#3c5a85;          /* slate blue for quiet gradients */
  --aurora-lt:#b9c8dc;       /* accent text on dark banners */
  --maple:#c8281e;           /* Canadian red — used sparingly */
  --maple-lt:#ff8f84;        /* red accent on dark banners */
  --maple-soft:#fbecea;
  --red:var(--maple);        /* legacy alias for inline accent links */

  /* ---- Ink & neutrals (warm editorial body) ---- */
  --ink:#0d1726;
  --ink-soft:#3c4757;
  --muted:#6b7381;
  --bg:#faf8f4;              /* warm white */
  --bg-alt:#f2efe8;
  --line:#e2ddd3;
  --line-soft:#ebe7df;
  --card:#ffffff;
  --panel:#ffffff;

  /* ---- Dark-banner helpers ---- */
  --banner:linear-gradient(180deg,#0b1628 0,#0e1c33 100%);
  --grid-lines:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px,transparent 1px) 0 0/64px 64px,
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px,transparent 1px) 0 0/64px 64px;
  --glass:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  --glass-border:rgba(255,255,255,.18);

  /* ---- Shape, depth, motion ---- */
  --radius:10px;
  --radius-sm:6px;
  --shadow-xs:0 1px 2px rgba(11,22,40,.06);
  --shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(11,22,40,.07);
  --shadow-lg:0 22px 50px rgba(11,22,40,.14);
  --ring:0 0 0 4px rgba(200,40,30,.16);
  --maxw:1180px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);

  /* ---- Type ---- */
  --font:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
  --font-display:'Source Serif 4',Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family:var(--font);color:var(--ink);background:var(--bg);
  line-height:1.65;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
::selection{background:var(--maple-soft);color:var(--ink)}

.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
section{padding:96px 0}
@media(max-width:620px){section{padding:72px 0}.wrap{padding:0 16px}}

h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600;line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink)}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.85rem,3.6vw,2.8rem);margin-bottom:14px}
.lead{font-size:1.14rem;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:680px}

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:18px;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--maple)}

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-weight:600;font-size:.98rem;
  padding:13px 24px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);cursor:pointer;border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .2s var(--ease),box-shadow .2s var(--ease),background .2s var(--ease),border-color .2s var(--ease),color .2s var(--ease);
}
.btn-primary{background:var(--primary);color:#fff}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--primary-dark);transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(11,22,40,.22)}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink)}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:var(--ring)}
a:focus-visible{outline:none;border-radius:4px;box-shadow:var(--ring)}

/* ============================================================
   NAV
   ============================================================ */
header.nav{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;
  background:rgba(250,248,244,.86);backdrop-filter:saturate(160%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:28px;height:72px}
.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.22rem;letter-spacing:.12em;flex-shrink:0}
.logo .mark{
  position:relative;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--navy);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;
}
.logo .mark::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:4px;background:var(--maple)}
.logo-accent{color:var(--maple);margin-left:4px;font-family:var(--font);font-size:.72em;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:34px;margin-right:auto;margin-left:28px}
.nav-links a{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:500;position:relative;padding:4px 0}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.nav-links a.active::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-4px;height:2px;background:var(--maple)}
.nav-links .nav-secondary{display:none}
.nav-cta{display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:center;flex-shrink:0}
.nav-util{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.nav-util:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.nav-util.active{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.nav-cta .btn{padding:9px 18px;font-size:.9rem;white-space:nowrap}
.burger{display:none;background:none;border:0;font-size:1.6rem;cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink)}
@media(max-width:960px){
  .nav-links{display:none;position:absolute;top:72px;left:0;right:0;margin:0;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--bg);padding:20px 24px;gap:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
  .nav-links.open{display:flex}
  .nav-links .nav-secondary{display:block}
  .nav-util{display:none}
  .burger{display:block}
}
.nav-cta .cta-short{display:none}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .nav-cta{gap:8px}
  .nav-cta .btn{padding:8px 14px;font-size:.84rem}
  .nav-cta .cta-long{display:none}
  .nav-cta .cta-short{display:inline}
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO  — DARK editorial banner with fine grid lines
   ============================================================ */
.hero{
  position:relative;padding:120px 0 0;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 80% 0,rgba(60,90,133,.35) 0,transparent 65%),
    var(--grid-lines),
    var(--banner);
}
.hero .flag{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#dbe4ef;
  border:1px solid var(--glass-border);padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:26px;
}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,7vw,5.4rem);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.025em;max-width:900px;margin-bottom:28px;color:#fff}
.hero h1 .hl{color:#fff;box-shadow:inset 0 -.12em 0 var(--maple)}
.hero p.lead{font-size:clamp(1.08rem,1.6vw,1.28rem);max-width:640px;margin-bottom:36px;color:#c3cedc}
.hero .eyebrow{color:var(--aurora-lt)}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero .btn-primary,.page-hero .btn-primary{background:#fff;color:var(--navy)}
.hero .btn-primary:hover,.page-hero .btn-primary:hover{background:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
.hero .btn-ghost{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.hero .btn-ghost:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--navy);border-color:#fff}
.hero-meta{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:96px;padding:22px 0;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#93a3b8;
}
.hero-meta .meta-pillars span+span::before{content:"·";margin:0 14px;color:var(--maple-lt)}


/* ============================================================
   SERVICES  (light)
   ============================================================ */
.services{background:var(--bg-alt)}
.grid{display:grid;gap:22px}
.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.grid-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
@media(max-width:980px){.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:620px){.grid-4,.grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.card{
  position:relative;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:30px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.card::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),var(--aurora));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:transparent}
.card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.card .ic{
  width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--primary-soft);color:var(--primary-dark);
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.45rem;margin-bottom:18px;
}
.card h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.card p{font-size:.96rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.card .who{display:inline-block;margin-top:16px;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}

/* ---- Service cards (homepage "Which one sounds like you?") ---- */
.svc-head{max-width:640px;margin-bottom:40px}
.svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px}
@media(max-width:1040px){.svc-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.svc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.svc{
  position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--card);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:28px 26px;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.svc::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),var(--aurora));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.svc:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:transparent}
.svc:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.svc-top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;margin-bottom:18px}
.svc-ic{flex:0 0 auto;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--primary-soft);color:var(--primary-dark);display:grid;place-items:center}
.svc-ic svg{width:25px;height:25px;display:block}
.svc-for{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);text-align:right}
.svc h3{font-size:1.18rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.svc>p{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:18px}
.svc-list{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:9px;margin:0 0 22px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.svc-list li{display:flex;gap:9px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.svc-list li::before{content:"✓";color:var(--primary-dark);font-weight:800;flex:0 0 auto}
.svc-cta{margin-top:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--primary-dark)}
.svc-cta i{font-style:normal;transition:transform .2s var(--ease)}
.svc:hover .svc-cta i{transform:translateX(4px)}
.svc-foot{margin-top:30px;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted)}
.svc-foot a{color:var(--primary-dark);font-weight:600}
.svc-foot a:hover{text-decoration:underline}

/* ---- Homepage service paths ---- */
.paths{background:var(--bg-alt)}
.paths-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:32px;margin-bottom:44px}
.paths-head h2{margin-bottom:0}
.paths-head .lead{max-width:380px;font-size:1.05rem}
@media(max-width:760px){.paths-head{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px}}
.paths-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}
@media(max-width:1040px){.paths-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.paths-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.path{
  position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:300px;
  padding:30px 26px 26px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease),opacity .6s var(--ease);
}
/* dark layer + cursor glow, faded in on hover */
.path::before,.path::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;transition:opacity .35s var(--ease);pointer-events:none}
.path::before{z-index:-2;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy) 0%,#0e2c44 100%)}
.path::after{z-index:-1;background:radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,0%),rgba(150,172,204,.3),transparent 60%)}
.path-num{position:absolute;top:22px;right:24px;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.9rem;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--line);transition:color .35s var(--ease)}
.path-ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:15px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:24px;background:var(--primary-soft);color:var(--primary-dark);transition:background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease)}
.path-ic svg{width:26px;height:26px;display:block}
.path-for{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:6px;transition:color .35s var(--ease)}
.path h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:10px;transition:color .35s var(--ease)}
.path p{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:24px;transition:color .35s var(--ease)}
.path-cta{margin-top:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--primary-dark);transition:color .35s var(--ease)}
.path-cta i{font-style:normal;transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.path:hover,.path:focus-visible{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:transparent}
.path:hover::before,.path:hover::after,.path:focus-visible::before,.path:focus-visible::after{opacity:1}
.path:hover .path-num,.path:focus-visible .path-num{color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.path:hover .path-ic,.path:focus-visible .path-ic{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--aurora));color:#fff;transform:scale(1.06)}
.path:hover .path-for,.path:focus-visible .path-for{color:var(--aurora-lt)}
.path:hover h3,.path:focus-visible h3{color:#fff}
.path:hover p,.path:focus-visible p{color:#b9c6d6}
.path:hover .path-cta,.path:focus-visible .path-cta{color:var(--aurora-lt)}
.path:hover .path-cta i,.path:focus-visible .path-cta i{transform:translateX(5px)}
.paths-foot{margin-top:34px;text-align:center;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted)}
.paths-foot a{color:var(--primary-dark);font-weight:600}
.paths-foot a:hover{text-decoration:underline}

/* Scroll reveal (added by home.js; content is visible without JS) */
.reveal:not(.is-visible){opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px)}

/* ---- Homepage "Why Cantana" ---- */
.why-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr;gap:72px;align-items:start}
@media(max-width:960px){.why-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}}
.why-intro h2{font-size:clamp(1.75rem,3.2vw,2.5rem)}
.why-points{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:36px 40px;padding-top:8px}
@media(max-width:560px){.why-points{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}}
.why-points li{position:relative;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.why-points li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:-1px;height:2px;width:36px;background:var(--primary);transition:width .35s var(--ease)}
.why-points li:hover::before{width:100%}
.why-ic{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:16px;background:var(--primary-soft);color:var(--primary-dark);transition:background .3s var(--ease),color .3s var(--ease)}
.why-ic svg{width:23px;height:23px;display:block}
.why-points li:hover .why-ic{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--aurora));color:#fff}
.why-points h3{font-size:1.08rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.why-points p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}

.flow{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;margin-top:72px;padding:38px 40px;border-radius:22px;color:#fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 260px at 100% 0,rgba(150,172,204,.22) 0,transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(150deg,#0a1426 0%,#0e2c44 100%);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.flow-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:30px}
.flow-head h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.3rem}
.flow-head p{color:#92a2b6;font-size:.94rem}
.flow-steps{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px}
.flow-steps li{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px}
/* dashed connector from each step's number to the next */
.flow-steps li:not(:last-child)::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:20px;left:52px;right:-12px;height:0;
  border-top:2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.flow-n{
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:14px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--aurora));box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(150,172,204,.12);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.flow-steps li:hover .flow-n{transform:scale(1.1)}
.flow-steps b{font-size:1rem;color:#fff}
.flow-steps span:not(.flow-n){font-size:.9rem;color:#b9c6d6}
.flow-loop{margin-top:30px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);font-size:.92rem;color:var(--aurora-lt)}
.flow-loop span{display:inline-block;margin-right:6px;font-size:1.1rem}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .flow{padding:30px 24px}
  .flow-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}
  .flow-steps li{padding-left:58px;min-height:40px;justify-content:center}
  .flow-n{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;margin:0}
  .flow-steps li:not(:last-child)::after{top:48px;bottom:-18px;left:19px;right:auto;height:auto;border-top:0;border-left:2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
}

/* ---- Homepage research band ---- */
.research-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
@media(max-width:880px){.research-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}}
.research-grid .hero-actions{margin-top:28px}
.report-card{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:block;padding:34px;border-radius:22px;color:#fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(520px 280px at 100% 0,rgba(150,172,204,.32) 0,transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(150deg,#0a1426 0%,#0e2c44 58%,var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease),opacity .6s var(--ease);
}
.report-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:260px;height:260px;top:-110px;right:-80px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);box-shadow:0 0 0 46px rgba(255,255,255,.03);pointer-events:none}
.report-card:hover,.report-card:focus-visible{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 32px 70px rgba(11,26,46,.28)}
.report-tag{display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--aurora-lt);background:var(--glass);border:1px solid var(--glass-border);padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px}
.report-card h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.65rem;margin:20px 0 10px}
.report-card p{color:#b9c6d6;font-size:.98rem;max-width:400px}
.report-chips{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:22px 0 26px}
.report-chips li{font-size:.76rem;font-weight:700;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px}
.report-chips .c-auto{background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);color:var(--aurora-lt)}
.report-chips .c-aug{background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);color:#9be7ff}
.report-chips .c-res{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:#fff}
.report-facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.report-facts dt{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.12rem;color:#fff}
.report-facts dd{font-size:.8rem;color:#92a2b6}
.report-cta{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:24px;font-weight:600;color:var(--aurora-lt)}
.report-cta i{font-style:normal;transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.report-card:hover .report-cta i,.report-card:focus-visible .report-cta i{transform:translateX(5px)}
@media(max-width:420px){.report-card{padding:26px 22px}.report-facts dt{font-size:1rem}}

/* ============================================================
   WHY  (light)
   ============================================================ */
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
@media(max-width:880px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}}
.checks{list-style:none;margin-top:20px;display:grid;gap:15px}
.checks li{display:flex;gap:13px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.checks li::before{
  content:"✓";color:var(--primary-dark);background:var(--primary-soft);font-weight:800;font-size:.78rem;
  flex:0 0 auto;width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-top:1px;
}
.flywheel{background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:32px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.flywheel h3{font-size:1.12rem;margin-bottom:18px}
.step{display:flex;gap:15px;padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line)}
.step:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.step .n{flex:0 0 auto;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-dark));color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem}
.step b{display:block;font-size:.98rem}
.step span{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* ============================================================
   PRICING  (light)
   ============================================================ */
.pricing{background:var(--bg-alt)}
.price-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
@media(max-width:880px){.price-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.price{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:32px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease)}
.price:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.price.feat{border:1.5px solid var(--primary);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);position:relative}
.price.feat::after{content:"Most popular";position:absolute;top:-12px;right:24px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-dark));color:#fff;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;padding:5px 13px;border-radius:999px;letter-spacing:.04em;box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(11,22,40,.3)}
.price h3{font-size:1.16rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.price .amt{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:2rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:10px 0 4px}
.price .amt small{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:500;font-family:var(--font)}
.price ul{list-style:none;margin:18px 0 26px;display:grid;gap:11px}
.price ul li{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink-soft);display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start}
.price ul li::before{content:"✓";color:var(--primary-dark);font-weight:800;flex:0 0 auto}
.price .btn{margin-top:auto;justify-content:center}
.price-note{text-align:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem;margin-top:22px}

/* ============================================================
   FORMS / BOOKING  (light)
   ============================================================ */
.book-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:54px;align-items:start}
@media(max-width:880px){.book-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}}
form{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:32px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.field{margin-bottom:17px}
label{display:block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:7px;color:var(--ink)}
input,select,textarea{width:100%;font:inherit;font-size:.96rem;padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;background:#fcfdff;color:var(--ink);transition:border-color .15s,box-shadow .15s}
input::placeholder,textarea::placeholder{color:var(--muted)}
input:focus,select:focus,textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--primary);box-shadow:var(--ring)}
textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:96px}
.form-note{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:6px}
.calendly-slot{margin-top:18px;border:1px dashed var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:16px;background:var(--bg-alt);font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.ok-msg{display:none;background:#e9f7ef;border:1px solid #bfe6cd;color:#1d7a44;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:16px}
.err-msg{background:var(--maple-soft);border:1px solid #f3c6c2;color:var(--maple);border-radius:10px;padding:14px;font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:16px}

.newsletter-form{background:none;border:none;box-shadow:none;padding:0;display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-start;max-width:440px}
.newsletter-form input[type=email]{flex:1 1 220px}
.newsletter-form .ok-msg,.newsletter-form .err-msg{width:100%;margin-bottom:8px}
.newsletter-form .hp-field{position:absolute;left:-9999px}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER  — DARK
   ============================================================ */
footer{background:var(--navy);color:#aebccd;padding:60px 0 32px;font-size:.92rem}
.foot-grid{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:34px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:34px}
footer .logo{color:#fff;margin-bottom:12px}
footer .logo .logo-accent{color:var(--aurora-lt)}
footer a{transition:color .15s}
footer a:hover{color:#fff}
.foot-links{display:flex;gap:48px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.foot-links h4{color:#fff;font-size:.8rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;margin-bottom:14px}
.foot-links ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:9px}
.foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding-top:22px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:#7f8fa0;font-size:.84rem}

/* ============================================================
   INNER-PAGE COMPONENTS
   ============================================================ */

/* Page banner — DARK (matches hero) */
.page-hero{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;padding:74px 0 56px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  background:
    radial-gradient(880px 420px at 86% -22%,rgba(150,172,204,.18) 0,transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(720px 380px at 2% 0,rgba(120,146,186,.18) 0,transparent 56%),
    var(--grid-lines),
    var(--banner);
}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.4vw,3rem);max-width:820px;margin:10px 0 16px;color:#fff}
.page-hero .lead{font-size:1.16rem;color:#b9c6d6}
.page-hero .eyebrow{color:var(--aurora-lt)}
.page-hero .badge{background:var(--glass);border:1px solid var(--glass-border);color:#dbe4ef}
.page-hero .breadcrumb,.page-hero .breadcrumb a{color:#92a2b6}
.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover{color:#fff}
.page-hero .btn-ghost{background:var(--glass);color:#fff;border-color:var(--glass-border);backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.page-hero .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:#fff;color:#fff}
.page-hero .stat-row div b{color:#fff}
.page-hero .stat-row div span{color:#92a2b6}

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:6px}
.breadcrumb a{color:var(--muted)}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--primary-dark)}
.breadcrumb span{opacity:.5}

/* Generic grids */
.grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
@media(max-width:880px){.grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Section helpers */
.section-alt{background:var(--bg-alt)}
.center{text-align:center}
.center .lead{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.center .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.mt-0{margin-top:0}

/* Long-form prose */
.prose{max-width:760px}
.prose p{margin-bottom:18px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1.05rem}
.prose h2{font-size:1.6rem;margin:40px 0 14px}
.prose h3{font-size:1.24rem;margin:30px 0 10px}
.prose ul,.prose ol{margin:0 0 18px 22px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.prose li{margin-bottom:8px}
.prose blockquote{border-left:3px solid var(--maple);padding:6px 0 6px 20px;margin:24px 0;color:var(--ink);font-style:italic}
.prose a{color:var(--primary-dark);font-weight:600}
.prose a:hover{text-decoration:underline}

/* Feature rows */
.feature-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;margin-top:46px}
.feature-row.reverse .feature-media{order:2}
@media(max-width:880px){.feature-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}.feature-row.reverse .feature-media{order:0}}
.feature-media{background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);min-height:248px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:3.4rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}

/* Article cards */
.article-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
@media(max-width:980px){.article-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:620px){.article-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.article{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease)}
.article:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:transparent}
.article .thumb{height:154px;background:var(--bg-alt);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:2.6rem;color:var(--primary-dark)}
.article .thumb svg{width:48px;height:48px;display:block}
.article .body{padding:24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.article .tag{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--maple);margin-bottom:8px}
.article h3{font-size:1.12rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.article p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink-soft);flex:1}
.article .meta{margin-top:14px;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* Badge / pill */
.badge{display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--primary-dark);background:var(--primary-soft);padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px}

/* FAQ */
.faq{max-width:780px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;gap:12px}
.faq details{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:4px 22px;transition:box-shadow .15s,border-color .15s}
.faq details[open]{box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.faq summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:16px 0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";color:var(--primary-dark);font-weight:700;font-size:1.35rem;flex:0 0 auto}
.faq details[open] summary::after{content:"–"}
.faq details p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.96rem;padding:0 0 18px}

/* CTA band — DARK aurora gradient */
.cta-band{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:52px 46px;text-align:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b1d33 0,#0e2c44 44%,var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(150,172,204,.22);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.cta-band::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(620px 300px at 82% -30%,rgba(150,172,204,.5) 0,transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
.cta-band>*{position:relative}
.cta-band h2{color:#fff;margin-bottom:10px}
.cta-band p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.84);max-width:560px;margin:0 auto 24px}
.cta-band .btn-primary{background:#fff;color:var(--primary-dark);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.cta-band .btn-primary:hover{background:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.32)}
.cta-band .btn-ghost{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
.cta-band .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:#fff;color:#fff}

/* Team / value tiles */
.tiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
@media(max-width:880px){.tiles{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.tile{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:28px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease)}
.tile:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.tile .ic{font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:12px;color:var(--primary-dark)}
.tile .ic svg{width:30px;height:30px;display:block}
.tile h3{font-size:1.08rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.tile p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* Scheduler embed wrapper */
.scheduler{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);background:#fff;min-height:660px}
.scheduler-placeholder{display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;padding:60px 26px;min-height:660px;color:var(--muted);background:var(--bg-alt)}
.scheduler-placeholder .big{font-size:2.4rem;margin-bottom:14px}
.scheduler-placeholder code{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:2px 7px;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink)}

/* Contact split */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;gap:48px;align-items:start}
@media(max-width:880px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}}

/* Stat row */
.stat-row{display:flex;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:8px}
.stat-row div b{display:block;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.6rem;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.stat-row div span{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* ============================================================
   INSTITUTE LAYER — editorial overrides + new sections
   ============================================================ */

/* Quiet overrides on older components */
.why-points li::before{background:var(--maple)}
.path-num{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600}
.paths-head .lead{max-width:360px}
.path-research{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy)}
.path-research .path-num{color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.path-research .path-ic{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff}
.path-research .path-for{color:var(--maple-lt)}
.path-research h3{color:#fff}
.path-research p{color:#b9c6d6}
.path-research .path-cta{color:#fff}
.report-card{background:var(--grid-lines),linear-gradient(150deg,#0b1628 0%,#13233b 100%)}
.report-card::after{display:none}
.report-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;background:var(--maple)}
.report-tag{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.25)}
.report-chips .c-auto{background:rgba(200,40,30,.24);color:#ffc2bb}
.report-chips .c-aug{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:#dbe4ef}
.report-chips .c-res{background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);color:#fff}
.report-cta{color:#fff}
.report-facts dt{font-family:var(--font-display)}
.flow{background:var(--grid-lines),linear-gradient(150deg,#0b1628 0%,#13233b 100%);border-radius:var(--radius)}
.flow-head h3{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,2rem);max-width:640px}
.flow-n{background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);box-shadow:none}
.flow-steps li:hover .flow-n{background:var(--maple);border-color:var(--maple)}
.flow-loop{color:var(--aurora-lt)}
.cta-band{background:var(--grid-lines),var(--banner);border:0;padding:72px 46px}
.cta-band::before{background:radial-gradient(620px 300px at 82% -30%,rgba(60,90,133,.45) 0,transparent 60%)}
.cta-band h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.4vw,3.2rem)}
.cta-band .btn-primary{color:var(--navy)}
.price.feat{border-color:var(--ink)}
.price.feat::after{background:var(--maple);box-shadow:none}
.feature-media{box-shadow:none}
.tile .ic{color:var(--ink)}
.checks li::before{color:var(--maple);background:var(--maple-soft)}
@media(max-width:620px){.cta-band{padding:52px 22px}}

.text-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:20px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);padding-bottom:3px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--maple);transition:color .2s var(--ease)}
.text-link:hover{color:var(--maple)}

/* ---- Canada statement + research→competitiveness chain ---- */
.canada-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:88px;align-items:start}
@media(max-width:920px){.canada-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}}
.canada-close{margin-top:26px;padding-left:20px;border-left:3px solid var(--maple);font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2vw,1.4rem);line-height:1.4;color:var(--ink);max-width:560px}
.chain{list-style:none;border-top:1px solid var(--ink)}
.chain li{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;column-gap:14px;padding:22px 36px 22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.chain-k{grid-row:span 2;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--muted);padding-top:10px}
.chain b{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,1.85rem);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.2}
.chain li span:not(.chain-k){color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.95rem}
.chain li:not(:last-child)::after{content:"↓";position:absolute;right:4px;top:26px;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.1rem}
.chain li.is-ours::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-18px;top:22px;bottom:22px;width:3px;background:var(--maple)}
.chain li.is-ours .chain-k{color:var(--maple)}
.chain-note{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:16px;font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted)}
.chain-note i{width:3px;height:16px;background:var(--maple)}
@media(max-width:560px){.chain li.is-ours::before{left:-10px}}

/* ---- Research pillars ---- */
.pillars-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:end;margin-bottom:56px}
.pillars-head h2{margin-bottom:0}
@media(max-width:880px){.pillars-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}}
.pillars{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--ink)}
.pillar{padding:26px 20px 6px 0;transition:opacity .6s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease)}
.pillar+.pillar{border-left:1px solid var(--line);padding-left:20px}
.pillar-k{display:block;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--maple);margin-bottom:34px}
.pillar h3{font-size:1.28rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.pillar p{font-size:.93rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
@media(max-width:1040px){
  .pillars{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);column-gap:28px}
  .pillar,.pillar+.pillar{border-left:0;padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .pillar-k{margin-bottom:14px}
}
@media(max-width:600px){.pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.research-copy{margin-top:16px;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:560px}

/* ---- Built for Canada (dark band) ---- */
.built{color:#fff;background:var(--grid-lines),var(--banner)}
.built h2{color:#fff}
.built .lead{color:#c3cedc}
.built .eyebrow{color:var(--aurora-lt)}
.built-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:88px;align-items:start}
@media(max-width:920px){.built-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}}
.built-lang{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:30px}
.built-lang span{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);padding:6px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}
.built-list{list-style:none;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
.built-list li{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:18px;padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.built-list b{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.45rem);font-weight:600}
.built-list span{color:#93a3b8;font-size:.9rem;text-align:right}
@media(max-width:520px){.built-list li{flex-direction:column;gap:2px}.built-list span{text-align:left}}

/* ---- Publications (research.html) ---- */
.pub-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:28px}
.pub-head h2{margin-bottom:0}
.pub-filters{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-bottom:26px}
.pub-filter{font:inherit;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;color:var(--ink-soft);cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s var(--ease)}
.pub-filter:hover{border-color:var(--ink);color:var(--ink)}
.pub-filter[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.pub-filter:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:var(--ring)}
.pubs{list-style:none;border-top:1px solid var(--ink)}
.pub{display:grid;grid-template-columns:190px 1fr 170px;gap:32px;padding:28px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.pub[hidden]{display:none}
.pub-type{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--maple)}
.pub-area{display:block;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:6px}
.pub h3{font-size:1.38rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.pub h3 a:hover{color:var(--maple)}
.pub p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.96rem;max-width:640px}
.pub-byline{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px}
.pub-side{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;gap:10px;font-size:.88rem;text-align:right}
.pub-side a{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--maple)}
.pub-status{display:inline-block;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--muted);background:#fff}
.pub-status.is-live{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.pubs-empty{padding:28px 0;color:var(--muted);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.pubs-empty a{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid var(--maple)}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .pub{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px}
  .pub-side{flex-direction:row;align-items:center;text-align:left}
}

/* ---- Work with us: four engagement cards ---- */
.price-grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
@media(max-width:1060px){.price-grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:620px){.price-grid-4{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.price-k{display:block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--maple);margin-bottom:10px}
.price .amt{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600}

/* ---- Standards list (research + about) ---- */
.standards{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;border-top:1px solid var(--ink);margin-top:40px}
.standards li{padding:24px 22px 8px 0}
.standards li+li{border-left:1px solid var(--line);padding-left:22px}
.standards h3{font-size:1.18rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.standards p{font-size:.93rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .standards{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;column-gap:28px}
  .standards li,.standards li+li{border-left:0;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
}
@media(max-width:560px){.standards{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---- Contact: audience chooser ---- */
.audiences{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:12px;margin-top:8px}
@media(max-width:1000px){.audiences{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:480px){.audiences{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.aud{
  font:inherit;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:20px 18px;color:var(--ink);
  transition:border-color .2s var(--ease),box-shadow .2s var(--ease),transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.aud small{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.aud b{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.18rem;font-weight:600}
.aud span{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.aud:hover{border-color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.aud:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:var(--ring)}
.aud[aria-pressed="true"]{border-color:var(--ink);box-shadow:inset 0 3px 0 var(--maple)}

/* ---- Account page ---- */
.acct-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;gap:24px;align-items:start}
@media(max-width:880px){.acct-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.acct-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:32px}
.acct-h{font-size:1.6rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.acct-card p{color:var(--ink-soft)}
.acct-more{margin-top:24px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);font-size:.92rem}
.acct-more a{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid var(--maple)}
.acct-facts{display:grid;gap:14px;margin:6px 0 24px}
.acct-facts dt{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.acct-facts dd{font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);word-break:break-word}
.acct-form{background:none;border:0;box-shadow:none;padding:20px 0 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.acct-logout{margin-top:22px;width:100%;justify-content:center}

/* Respect reduced-motion preferences */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation-duration:.001ms !important;transition-duration:.001ms !important;scroll-behavior:auto !important}
}

/* Hero meta strip on small screens */
.hero-meta .meta-pillars{white-space:nowrap}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .hero-meta{margin-top:56px;letter-spacing:.12em;font-size:.72rem;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
  .hero-meta .meta-pillars span+span::before{margin:0 8px}
}

/* Checklist: block layout so bold labels and text flow as one line of prose */
.checks li{display:block;position:relative;padding-left:35px}
.checks li::before{position:absolute;left:0;top:2px}

/* Four-up engagement cards need a tighter price line */
.price-grid-4 .amt{font-size:1.55rem;line-height:1.2;margin:8px 0 6px}
.price-grid-4 .amt small{display:block;margin-top:4px;font-size:.8rem}