/* =====================================================================
   Phoenix Evolution Life Academy — v2 (Premium build)
   Stack: Lenis + GSAP + ScrollTrigger
   Type: Fraunces (serif) + Geist (sans)
   Palette: warm cream + clay terracotta + deep forest
   ===================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Earth-tone palette */
  --cream: #F5EFE4;
  --cream-2: #FAF6F0;
  --sand: #E8DDD0;
  --sand-2: #DEBDA6;
  --clay: #C4714A;
  --clay-dark: #A45A38;
  --clay-deep: #8E4222;
  --terracotta: #B5603E;
  --forest: #2C3A2A;
  --forest-2: #1F2A1F;
  --olive: #3B3418;

  --ink: #2D241B;
  --ink-2: #4A3D31;
  --ink-3: #6E6051;
  --line: #E0D5C2;
  --line-cream: rgba(245, 239, 228, .15);

  --max: 1280px;
  --pad-x: clamp(20px, 4vw, 56px);
  --radius: 18px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;

  /* Type scale */
  --font-serif: 'Fraunces', 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Geist', 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --shadow-1: 0 1px 3px rgba(45, 36, 27, .04), 0 4px 12px rgba(45, 36, 27, .04);
  --shadow-2: 0 4px 12px rgba(45, 36, 27, .06), 0 12px 32px rgba(45, 36, 27, .08);
  --shadow-3: 0 12px 36px rgba(45, 36, 27, .12), 0 24px 60px rgba(45, 36, 27, .12);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .15, 1);
  --ease-soft: cubic-bezier(.25, .1, .25, 1);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: auto; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  font-feature-settings: 'kern', 'liga', 'calt';
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color .3s var(--ease); }

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
  font-feature-settings: 'kern', 'liga', 'calt', 'ss01';
}
.h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--clay-deep); }
.h2--cream { color: var(--cream); }
.h2--cream em { color: var(--sand-2); }
.h3-as-h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
p { margin: 0 0 1em; color: var(--ink-2); }

.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
}
.lead--cream { color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .75); }

.kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clay-dark);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.kicker--dark { color: var(--ink-3); }
.kicker--cream { color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .8); }
.kicker__dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clay);
  display: inline-block;
}
.kicker__dot--dark { background: var(--ink-3); }
.kicker__dot--cream { background: var(--sand-2); }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-inline: var(--pad-x);
}

/* =====================================================================
   PRELOADER
   ===================================================================== */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--cream);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.7, 0, .2, 1) .25s, opacity .35s ease;
}
.preloader.is-done {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  opacity: 0;
}
.preloader__mark {
  animation: preFloat 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.preloader__word {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: preFade .8s ease forwards .15s;
}
@keyframes preFloat { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0) } 50% { transform: translateY(-6px) } }
@keyframes preFade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px) } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) } }

/* Custom cursor removed per playbook (avoid colour-inverting cursors).
   Native cursor restored. */
.cursor { display: none !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   ANNOUNCEMENT STRIP
   ===================================================================== */
.annc {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.annc__row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.annc__chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.annc__chip .dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clay);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(196, 113, 74, .55);
  animation: ping 2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ping {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(196, 113, 74, .55); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(196, 113, 74, 0); }
}
.annc__sep { opacity: .35; }

/* =====================================================================
   HEADER
   ===================================================================== */
.hd {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 800;
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: rgba(245, 239, 228, .82);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(150%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(150%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), padding .3s var(--ease);
}
.hd.is-scrolled {
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
}
.hd__row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}
.lockup {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lockup__mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.lockup__words {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
}
.lockup__name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.lockup__tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.hd__nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 26px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.hd__nav a {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color .2s var(--ease);
}
.hd__nav a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--clay);
  transition: width .35s var(--ease);
}
.hd__nav a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.hd__nav a:hover::before { width: 100%; }

.hd__burger {
  display: none;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.hd__burger span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px; right: 12px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--ink);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), top .3s var(--ease), opacity .25s;
}
.hd__burger span:nth-child(1) { top: 16px; }
.hd__burger span:nth-child(2) { top: 24px; }
.hd__burger.is-open span:nth-child(1) { top: 20px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.hd__burger.is-open span:nth-child(2) { top: 20px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu */
.mob {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 100px 24px 32px;
  z-index: 700;
  transform: translateY(-101%);
  transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.6, 0, .15, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mob.is-open { transform: translateY(0); }
.mob__nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: auto;
}
.mob__nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.mob__num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  width: 28px;
}
.mob__foot { padding-top: 30px; }
.mob__phone {
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-3);
}

/* =====================================================================
   CTA BUTTONS
   ===================================================================== */
.cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .005em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.cta--lg {
  padding: 16px 26px;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.cta--filled {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
}
.cta--filled:hover {
  background: var(--clay-deep);
  color: var(--cream);
}
.cta--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}
.cta--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
}
.cta--ghost-cream {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--cream);
}
.cta--ghost-cream:hover {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.cta--cream {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.cta--cream:hover {
  background: var(--sand-2);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.cta--cream-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .35);
}
.cta--cream-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--cream);
}
.cta--block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.cta--full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.cta__arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(245, 239, 228, .15);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
}
.cta--filled .cta__arrow { background: rgba(245, 239, 228, .15); }
.cta--ghost .cta__arrow { background: rgba(45, 36, 27, .08); }
.cta:hover .cta__arrow { transform: translate(2px, -2px); }

/* =====================================================================
   HERO
   ===================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 24px 0 48px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: calc(100svh - 70px);
}
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(110px);
  opacity: .55;
}
.hero__blob--1 {
  width: 620px; height: 620px;
  top: -200px; right: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196, 113, 74, .35), transparent 70%);
}
.hero__blob--2 {
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  bottom: -180px; left: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(44, 58, 42, .14), transparent 70%);
}
.hero__grain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='1.6' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.18 0 0 0 0 0.14 0 0 0 0 0.10 0 0 0 0.7 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.5'/></svg>");
  opacity: .12;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

.hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .75fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero__copy { padding-top: 4px; }

.hero__h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.8vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -.028em;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.hero__h1-em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--clay) 30%, var(--clay-deep) 75%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.hero__sub strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }

.hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero__hint {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: .005em;
}
.hero__hint-dash {
  width: 22px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--ink-3);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Hero art */
.hero__art {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-self: end;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero__frame {
  position: relative;
  width: min(100%, 340px);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: 180px 180px 22px 22px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(244, 200, 145, .55), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--sand) 0%, #E5CDB5 65%, #D9B196 100%);
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 80px rgba(45, 36, 27, .14),
    0 8px 24px rgba(45, 36, 27, .08),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(245, 239, 228, .35);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero__frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='1.4' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.14 0 0 0 0 0.10 0 0 0 0 0.07 0 0 0 0.55 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.5'/></svg>");
  opacity: .3;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero__frame-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 220px 220px 14px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(245, 239, 228, .15) 0%, rgba(245, 239, 228, .35) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 14px 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 239, 228, .25);
}
.hero__phoenix {
  width: 78%;
  margin-top: 4%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 30px rgba(142, 66, 34, .25));
}
.phoenix-flame { animation: flameSway 6s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: 50% 100%; }
.phoenix-glow { animation: flameGlow 4.5s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: 50% 100%; }
.phoenix-inner { animation: flameSwayB 6s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: 50% 100%; }
@keyframes flameSway {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleX(1) scaleY(1); }
  50% { transform: scaleX(1.04) scaleY(.98); }
}
@keyframes flameSwayB {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleX(1) scaleY(1); }
  50% { transform: scaleX(.96) scaleY(1.03); }
}
@keyframes flameGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .9; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.06); }
}

.hero__sigil {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .015em;
  opacity: .85;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(45, 36, 27, .12);
  width: 92%;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.hero__sigil-text { white-space: nowrap; }

.hero__chip {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 9px 16px 9px 12px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2);
  z-index: 5;
}
.hero__chip-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  color: var(--clay);
}
.hero__chip--tl { top: 24px; left: -28px; }
.hero__chip--br { bottom: 32px; right: -34px; }

.hero__floor {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero__floor-cap {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero__floor-names {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -.005em;
}

.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  z-index: 4;
  opacity: .7;
}
.hero__scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--ink-3), transparent);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__scroll-line::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -38px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--clay-deep));
  animation: scrollDown 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDown {
  0% { top: -38px; } 100% { top: 38px; }
}
.hero__scroll-text {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* =====================================================================
   COUNTERS
   ===================================================================== */
.counters {
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.counters__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 36px 0;
}
.counters__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 4px;
}
.counters__num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.counters__num--word {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
}
.counters__lbl {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.counters__sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--line);
}

/* =====================================================================
   MARQUEE
   ===================================================================== */
.marquee {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 50px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.marquee::before, .marquee::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 12vw;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.marquee::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--cream), transparent); }
.marquee::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--cream), transparent); }
.marquee__heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.marquee__sub {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 0;
  animation: marquee 38s linear infinite;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.marquee__list li {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee__star {
  color: var(--clay) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* =====================================================================
   PATHS
   ===================================================================== */
.paths {
  padding: 120px 0 110px;
  background: var(--cream);
}
.paths__head {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.paths__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.path {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.path:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2);
  border-color: var(--clay);
}
.path--alt { background: var(--forest); color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--forest-2); }
.path--alt:hover { border-color: var(--clay); }

.path__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--sand);
}
.path__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: transform 1s var(--ease);
}
.path:hover .path__img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.path__img--dark { filter: brightness(.82) saturate(.92); }

.path__media-tint {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 35%, rgba(142, 66, 34, .25) 100%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(244, 200, 145, .22), transparent 55%);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.path__media-tint--alt {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 25%, rgba(31, 42, 31, .55) 100%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 42, 31, .35), transparent 65%);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

.path__media-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  display: none;
}
.path__media--no-img .path__img { display: none; }
.path__media--no-img .path__media-bg { display: block; }
.path__media-bg--parents {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(244, 200, 145, .7), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(196, 113, 74, .35), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sand) 0%, var(--sand-2) 100%);
}
.path__media-bg--schools {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(196, 113, 74, .35), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(244, 200, 145, .25), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest) 0%, var(--forest-2) 100%);
}

.path__media-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px; left: 22px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
}
.path--alt .path__media-mark { background: var(--cream); color: var(--forest); }

.path__body {
  padding: 28px 28px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  flex: 1;
}
.path__eyebrow {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}
.path--alt .path__eyebrow { color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .65); }
.path__h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.path--alt .path__h3 { color: var(--cream); }
.path__copy {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.path--alt .path__copy { color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .8); }
.path__cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .005em;
  color: var(--clay-dark);
}
.path--alt .path__cta { color: var(--sand-2); }
.path__arrow {
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.path:hover .path__arrow { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* =====================================================================
   APPROACH (sticky chapters)
   ===================================================================== */
.approach {
  padding: 130px 0 80px;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  position: relative;
}
.approach__head {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 80px;
  text-align: center;
}
.approach__head .kicker { justify-content: center; }
.approach__head .h2 { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.approach__head .lead { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.chapters {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 80px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-inline: var(--pad-x);
}
.chapter {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: 48px;
  padding: 60px 64px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.chapter:nth-child(2) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sand) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
}
.chapter:nth-child(3) {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--forest-2);
}
.chapter:nth-child(3) .chapter__num,
.chapter:nth-child(3) .chapter__h3 { color: var(--cream); }
.chapter:nth-child(3) .chapter__copy { color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .8); }
.chapter:nth-child(3) .chapter__list li { color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .85); }
.chapter:nth-child(3) .chapter__list li::before { background: var(--sand-2); }
.chapter:nth-child(3) .chapter__eyebrow { color: var(--sand-2); }

.chapter__num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.4rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--clay);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.chapter__body { max-width: 520px; }
.chapter__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clay-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.chapter__h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.chapter__copy {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
.chapter__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.chapter__list li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  padding-left: 22px;
  position: relative;
}
.chapter__list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 9px;
  width: 12px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--clay);
}

.chapter__visual {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.chapter__circle {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, var(--clay), var(--clay-deep));
  filter: blur(1px);
  opacity: .9;
  animation: orbFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.chapter__circle--alt {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, var(--sand-2), var(--terracotta));
}
.chapter__circle--alt2 {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, var(--sand-2), var(--clay-deep));
  opacity: 1;
}
.chapter__pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--clay);
  opacity: .35;
  animation: orbPulse 3s ease-out infinite;
}
.chapter__pulse--alt { border-color: var(--sand-2); }
@keyframes orbFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.04); }
}
@keyframes orbPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(.95); opacity: .5; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.18); opacity: 0; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   SERVICES
   ===================================================================== */
.services {
  padding: 130px 0 110px;
}
.services__head {
  margin-bottom: 72px;
}
.services__head-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: end;
}
.services__head-row .lead { margin-bottom: 0; }

.services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.svc {
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 38px 36px 36px;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.svc:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2);
  border-color: var(--clay);
}
.svc::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clay), var(--clay-deep));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .55s var(--ease);
}
.svc:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc__num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--clay);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.svc__h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -.018em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.svc__copy {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.svc__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 18px;
}
.svc__list li {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  padding-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.svc__list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 9px;
  width: 8px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--clay);
}
.svc__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clay-deep);
  letter-spacing: .005em;
}
.svc__arrow {
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
  display: inline-block;
}
.svc__link:hover .svc__arrow { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* =====================================================================
   SCHOOLS (dark forest)
   ===================================================================== */
.schools {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 130px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.schools::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196, 113, 74, .18), transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(40px);
}
.schools__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-inline: var(--pad-x);
}
.schools__lead { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; }
.schools__lead .lead { margin-bottom: 8px; }

.topics {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.topic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 239, 228, .12);
  transition: padding .35s var(--ease);
  cursor: default;
}
.topic:hover { padding-left: 12px; }
.topic__num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--sand-2);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.topic__name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.topic__sub {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .55);
  letter-spacing: .005em;
  text-align: right;
}

/* =====================================================================
   WHY
   ===================================================================== */
.why {
  padding: 130px 0;
  background: var(--cream);
}
.why__head {
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  max-width: 760px;
}
.why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.why__card {
  padding: 44px 38px 40px;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.why__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-1);
}
.why__dash {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--clay);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.why__h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -.018em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.why__card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

/* =====================================================================
   PRICING
   ===================================================================== */
.pricing {
  padding: 130px 0;
  background: var(--cream-2);
}
.pricing__head {
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  text-align: center;
}
.pricing__head .kicker { justify-content: center; }
.pricing__head .h2 { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.pricing__head .lead { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.pricing__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.tier {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 38px 34px 34px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}
.tier:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2);
}
.tier--featured {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}
.tier--featured .tier__name { color: var(--cream); }
.tier--featured .tier__hint { color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .55); }
.tier--featured .tier__price strong { color: var(--cream); }
.tier--featured .tier__sub { color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .8); }
.tier--featured .tier__list li { color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .85); }
.tier--featured .tier__list li::before { background: var(--sand-2); }

.tier__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 28px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--clay);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(196, 113, 74, .3);
}
.tier__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.tier--featured .tier__top { border-color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .15); }
.tier__name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -.005em;
}
.tier__hint {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
}
.tier__price {
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}
.tier__price strong {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
}
.tier__price em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--ink-3);
}
.tier__sub {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.tier__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}
.tier__list li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  padding-left: 22px;
  position: relative;
}
.tier__list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 9px;
  width: 12px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--clay);
}
.tier__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);
}
.tier__cta:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); }
.tier--featured .tier__cta { border-color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .35); color: var(--cream); }
.tier--featured .tier__cta:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink); }
.tier__cta--filled { background: var(--clay); border-color: var(--clay); color: var(--cream); }
.tier__cta--filled:hover { background: var(--clay-deep); color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--clay-deep); }

/* =====================================================================
   SISTER
   ===================================================================== */
.sister {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--cream);
}
.sister__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr auto;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clay);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 36px;
}
.sister__lhs { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.sister__lhs p { margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-2); max-width: 540px; }

/* =====================================================================
   FINALE — giant typographic CTA
   ===================================================================== */
.finale {
  padding: 130px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(196, 113, 74, .35), transparent 60%),
    var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.finale::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='1.4' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.96 0 0 0 0 0.94 0 0 0 0 0.89 0 0 0 0.5 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.4'/></svg>");
  opacity: .15;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}
.finale__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.finale__inner .kicker { justify-content: center; }
.finale__h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.finale__h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--sand-2); }
.finale__sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.18rem);
  color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .8);
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  max-width: 620px;
}
.finale__ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* =====================================================================
   CONTACT
   ===================================================================== */
.contact { padding: 130px 0; background: var(--cream); }
.contact__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.contact__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.contact__list li:hover {
  border-color: var(--clay);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.contact__list a { color: inherit; }
.contact__list small { color: var(--ink-3); font-weight: 400; }
.contact__ico {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--clay-deep);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.form {
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.form__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}
.form__field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.form__field span {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.form__field input,
.form__field select,
.form__field textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
}
.form__field input:focus,
.form__field select:focus,
.form__field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--clay);
  background: #FFF;
}
.form__note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* =====================================================================
   FOOTER
   ===================================================================== */
.ft {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 80px 0 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ft__top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: end;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-cream);
}
.ft__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  max-width: 600px;
}
.ft__tagline em { font-style: italic; color: var(--sand-2); }

.ft__cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-cream);
}
.ft__col summary {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sand-2);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  list-style: none;
  cursor: default;
}
.ft__col summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ft__col ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.ft__col a, .ft__col li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .75);
  transition: color .3s var(--ease);
}
.ft__col a:hover { color: var(--cream); }

.ft__brand {
  padding: 60px 0 24px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ft__giant {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 14vw, 13rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -.045em;
  line-height: .9;
  color: var(--cream);
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream) 30%, var(--sand-2) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.ft__giant em { font-style: italic; }

.ft__legal {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(245, 239, 228, .45);
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-cream);
}
.ft__legal a { color: var(--sand-2); }

/* =====================================================================
   PILL — sticky inline booking (premium replacement for WA bubble)
   ===================================================================== */
.pill {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(150%);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 20px 12px 16px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .005em;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
  z-index: 600;
  transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), background .3s var(--ease);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.pill.is-shown { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.pill:hover { background: var(--clay-deep); }
.pill__dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clay);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(196, 113, 74, .55);
  animation: ping 2s ease-out infinite;
}
.pill__arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(245, 239, 228, .15);
}

/* =====================================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS (initial state)
   ===================================================================== */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-soft), transform .8s var(--ease-soft);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
[data-reveal].is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
[data-split-lines] .split-line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}
[data-split-lines] .split-inner {
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(110%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 1s var(--ease-soft), opacity 1s var(--ease-soft);
}
[data-split-lines].is-visible .split-inner {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}
[data-split-lines].is-visible .split-line:nth-child(2) .split-inner { transition-delay: .1s; }
[data-split-lines].is-visible .split-line:nth-child(3) .split-inner { transition-delay: .2s; }

/* =====================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ===================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hd__nav { display: none; }
  .hd .cta--magnetic { display: none; }
  .hd__burger { display: block; }
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 28px 0 56px; }
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero__art { max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero__frame { width: min(100%, 280px); }
  .hero__chip--tl { left: -8px; }
  .hero__chip--br { right: -10px; }
  .hero__scroll { display: none; }
  .services__head-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .services__grid,
  .why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .schools__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .pricing__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .paths__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .sister__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ft__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .chapter { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; padding: 44px 32px; }
  .chapter__visual { width: 140px; height: 140px; }
  .approach, .services, .why, .pricing, .schools, .contact, .paths, .finale { padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 88px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .annc__sep { display: none; }
  .counters__row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 28px 0;
  }
  .counters__sep { display: none; }
  .counters__item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .counters__item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .counters__num { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .counters__num--word { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .counters__lbl { font-size: 12px; }

  .ft__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .ft__col {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-cream);
    padding: 14px 0;
  }
  .ft__col[open] summary { margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .ft__col summary {
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding: 6px 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .ft__col summary::after {
    content: '+';
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--sand-2);
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .ft__col[open] summary::after { content: '−'; }
  .form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 24px 0 56px; }
  .hero__inner { gap: 36px; padding-top: 4px; }
  .hero__art { max-width: 260px; }
  .hero__frame { width: min(100%, 240px); border-radius: 140px 140px 18px 18px; }
  .hero__chip { font-size: 10.5px; padding: 6px 12px 6px 10px; }
  .hero__chip--tl { top: 8px; left: -6px; }
  .hero__chip--br { bottom: 14px; right: -6px; }
  .hero__sigil { font-size: 9px; padding: 8px 6px; }
  .hero__floor-cap { font-size: 10px; }
  .hero__floor-names { font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.4; }

  .approach, .services, .why, .pricing, .schools, .contact, .paths, .finale { padding-top: 72px; padding-bottom: 72px; }
  .chapter { padding: 30px 22px; gap: 20px; }
  .chapter__visual { width: 110px; height: 110px; align-self: center; }

  /* Topics — stack subtitle below name on mobile */
  .topic {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    gap: 4px 14px;
    padding: 18px 0;
  }
  .topic__num { grid-row: 1 / 3; align-self: start; padding-top: 6px; }
  .topic__name { grid-column: 2; line-height: 1.2; }
  .topic__sub { grid-column: 2; text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2px; }
  .topic:hover { padding-left: 0; }

  /* Path cards — slightly tighter copy on mobile */
  .path__body { padding: 24px 22px 28px; }
  .path__h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .path__copy { font-size: 14px; }

  /* Service / why / tier cards — tighter padding on mobile */
  .svc { padding: 30px 26px 28px; }
  .why__card { padding: 32px 26px 30px; }
  .tier { padding: 30px 26px 26px; }
  .sister__row { padding: 26px 22px; gap: 20px; }

  .pill { font-size: 12.5px; padding: 10px 16px 10px 12px; bottom: 16px; }
  .ft__giant { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 18vw, 6rem); }
  .ft__top { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .ft { padding: 64px 0 24px; }
  .ft__top { padding-bottom: 36px; }
  .ft__cols { padding: 36px 0 48px; }
  .ft__brand { padding: 36px 0 18px; }

  /* Contact — tighter form padding */
  .form { padding: 26px 22px 24px; }

  /* Hero CTAs — full width on mobile so they stack cleanly */
  .hero__ctas .cta { flex: 1 1 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .finale__ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .finale__ctas .cta { justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .hero__art { max-width: 220px; }
  .hero__frame { width: min(100%, 200px); border-radius: 120px 120px 16px 16px; }
  .topic__sub { font-size: 11px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
  [data-reveal], [data-split-lines] { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  [data-split-lines] .split-inner { transform: none; opacity: 1; }
  .marquee__track { animation: none; }
}