:root {
  /* ---------- Core Palette ---------- */
  --ivory: #F9F7F2;
  --sand: #E8E3DB;
  --onyx: #0B0B0C;

  --sage-100: #C9D8CD;
  --sage-300: #B7CBB8;
  --sage-500: #9FB8A6;
  --sage-700: #7F998A;

  --cherry: #8C1C1C;
  --ice-blue: #AEBEC4;

  --text-primary: #111111;
  --text-muted: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  --text-soft-light: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);

  --border-soft-dark: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  --border-soft-light: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);

  --maxwidth: 1200px;

  --ease-standard: 0.3s ease;

  --header-height: 90px;

   --panel-blur: 6px;
}

/* =====================================
   TYPOGRAPHY SYSTEM
   ===================================== */

body {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3 {
  font-family: 'Audiowide', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.page-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-subtitle {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--sage-500);
}

/* =====================================
   SPACING SYSTEM
   ===================================== */

.section {
  padding: 120px 40px;
}

.section-narrow {
  padding: 100px 40px;
}

.container {
  max-width: var(--maxwidth);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.centered {
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* RHYTHM HOOK — margin note authority */
.rhythm-hook {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--sage-700);

  /* visual restraint */
  opacity: 0.85;

  /* subtle offset so it reads as annotation, not headline */
  padding-left: 2px;
}

/* Optional: slightly tighter on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .rhythm-hook {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 14px;
  }
}


/* =====================================
   CANONICAL TEXT CTA SYSTEM
   (Replaces All Physical Buttons)
   ===================================== */

.cta-link {
  display: inline-block;

  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;

  padding-bottom: 6px;

  border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;

  transition: 
    opacity var(--ease-standard),
    letter-spacing var(--ease-standard);
}

/* Light Sections */
.cta-link.light {
  color: var(--sage-500);
}

.cta-link.light:hover {
  opacity: 0.65;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
}

/* Dark Sections (Onyx / Why Now / Ten Years) */
.cta-link.dark {
  color: var(--sage-300);
}

.cta-link.dark:hover {
  opacity: 0.7;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
}

/* =====================================
   HERO CTA GROUP
   ===================================== */

.hero .cta-group {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px; /* increased from 28 for luxury spacing */
  margin-top: 36px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero .cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* SKY + ORB LAYER (global atmosphere) */
#sky{
  position:fixed; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:-10;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom, #FCFBF8, #F7F5F0, #EDF1EE);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero::before {
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    z-index:-1;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.45), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events:none;
    opacity:0.75;
    transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
}

#orb-layer{ position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:-8; pointer-events:none; }

/* LOADER — FULL SCREEN CEREMONIAL COVER */
#page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  background: var(--ivory);
}

/* Inner loader alignment */
.loader-inner {
  text-align: center;
}

/* Fade-out transition */
#page-loader {
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

#page-loader.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.loader-title{ font-family:'Audiowide', serif; letter-spacing:.28em; color:var(--sage-500); font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px; }

.loader-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* =========================
   NAV — FORCE TRANQUILLE (single source of truth)
   ========================= */
.bv-header-bar {
  position: fixed;
  height: var(--header-height);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 120;
  pointer-events: auto;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
}

.bv-header-bar.bv-nav-solid { 
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); /* slightly more solid */
    box-shadow: 0 12px 42px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); /* deeper, luxurious shadow */
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px); /* soft glass effect */
}

.bv-header-bar * {
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.bv-nav {
  width:100%;
  max-width:var(--maxwidth);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

.bv-logo {
  font-family: 'Audiowide', sans-serif;
  font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.92);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:1rem;
}

.bv-nav-links {
  display:flex;
  gap:20px;
  align-items:center;
  list-style:none;
}

.bv-nav-links a,
.bv-nav .work-toggle {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.88);
  text-decoration:none;
  background:transparent;
  border:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  padding:6px 8px;
  letter-spacing:0.01em;
}

.nav-work { position:relative; }
.work-dropdown {
  position:absolute;
  right:0;
  top:calc(100% + 8px);
  min-width:220px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:8px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(7,7,7,0.06);
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(-6px); pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .28s ease, transform .28s ease;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; z-index:130;
}
.work-dropdown.open { opacity:1; transform:none; pointer-events:auto; }
.work-dropdown a { color:rgba(10,10,10,0.92); text-decoration:none; padding:8px 10px; border-radius:6px; }
.work-dropdown a:hover { background: rgba(183,203,184,0.06); }

/* INNER PAGES — NAV AUTHORITY MODE */
.inner-page .bv-header-bar {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.inner-page main {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 40px);
}

/* MOBILE NAV */
.bv-hamburger {
  display:none;
  width:44px; height:36px; background:transparent; border:none; cursor:pointer;
}
.bv-hamburger span{ display:block; height:2px; background:rgba(10,10,10,0.85); margin:6px 0; border-radius:2px; transition:all .22s ease; }
.bv-hamburger {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 140;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.bv-mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 72px;
  right: 16px;

  width: 220px;
  padding: 18px;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--panel-blur));
  border-radius: 14px;

  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);

  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(0.98);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;

  transition:
    transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),
    opacity 0.22s ease;

  z-index: 1001;
}

.bv-mobile-menu a {
  font-family: 'Audiowide', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;

  padding: 10px 8px;
  border-radius: 8px;

  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.9);
  text-decoration: none;

  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.bv-mobile-menu a:hover {
  background: rgba(183,203,184,0.12);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.bv-mobile-menu.open {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* show mobile controls on small screens */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .bv-nav-links { display:none; }
  .bv-hamburger { display:block; }
}

/* =========================
   HERO
   ========================= */
.hero{ min-height:100vh; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; padding:0 2rem; text-align:center; position:relative; z-index:20; }
.hero-inner{ width:100%; max-width:1100px; margin:auto; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.6rem; align-items:center; }

.hero-divider {
  width: 120px;
  height: 1px;
  margin: 36px auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--sage-500), transparent);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.hero::after{
content:"";
position:absolute;
inset:0;
background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.45), transparent 65%);
opacity:.55;
pointer-events:none;
}

/* Title embossed effect */
.title-text{
  font-family:'Audiowide'; font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,6.5rem);
  letter-spacing:-2.2px; line-height:0.92;
  color:#a8b9ac;
  text-shadow:
    0 2px 3px rgba(255,255,255,0.9),
    0 -2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.10),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.7),
    0 -1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transform:translateY(1px);
}

/* Bloom small tagline under hero title */
.bloom-title {
  font-family:'Audiowide', sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(1rem,2.2vw,1.65rem);
  color:#8ea59a;
  margin-top:-8px;
  letter-spacing:.015em;
}

/* subtitle */
.subtitle,
.page-subtitle {
  margin-top: 14px;
  max-width: 560px;

  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;

  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.225em;

  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.6);

  /* editorial restraint */
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.subtitle.muted{ margin-top:8px; max-width:580px; color:rgba(10,10,10,0.6); font-size:.65rem; }


/* =====================================
   STEWARDSHIP HERO REFINEMENT
   ===================================== */

.steward-hero {
  padding: 140px 20px 80px;
  text-align: center;
}

.steward-hero .page-title {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.steward-hero .page-subtitle {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* =====================================
   STEWARDSHIP QUOTE
   ===================================== */

.steward-quote {
  text-align: center;
  margin: -30px auto 80px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.steward-quote blockquote {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

/* =====================================
   CENTERED STEWARD BLOCK
   ===================================== */

.steward-centered {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 120px;
}


/* =========================
   PEARL VISUALS (LUXURY UPDATE)
   ========================= */
.pearl {
  position: absolute;
  width: var(--s);
  height: var(--s);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -6;
  
   
  /* STEP 1: REMOVE BLEND MODE 
     We want these to feel solid and heavy, not like holograms. */
  mix-blend-mode: normal; 
  
  /* STEP 2: THE NACRE GRADIENT
     We move from pure light -> cream -> champagne -> warm shadow.
     This complexity mimics the layers of calcium carbonate in real pearls. */
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 35% 25%,      /* The Light Source (Top Left) */
    #ffffff 0%,             /* The "Lustre" (Sharp Reflection) */
    #fdfcf5 20%,            /* The "Body" (Rich Cream) */
    #efe6d5 50%,            /* The "Orient" (Champagne/Gold undertone) */
    #c4bbaa 80%,            /* The "Curve" (Muted warm grey) */
    #8a8278 100%            /* The Shadow (Darker organic grey) */
  );

  /* STEP 3: DEPTH & GLOW
     - Inset white: simulates light bouncing inside the pearl (translucency).
     - Inset dark: adds weight to the bottom curve.
     - Drop shadow: lifts the pearl off the screen (3D effect). */
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75),    /* Inner Glow */
    inset -3px -3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),    /* Bottom Weight */
    0 20px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);           /* Soft Floor Shadow */

  /* OPTIONAL: Slight blur to blend it into your "atmosphere" 
     Remove this if you want them razor sharp. */
  backdrop-filter: blur(0px); 
}

.pearl {
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.panel-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

/* Long-form Audiowide titles — optical tightening */
.page-title,
.section-header,
.panel h2,
.panel h3 {
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
}

/* Do NOT change — labels need air */
.bv-subheader,
.card-title,
.card-title-ps {
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
/* =========================
   CANONICAL PANELS — STEWARDSHIP ROOT
   ========================= */

.panel {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 52px 46px;

 background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); /* slightly more transparent */
    border: 1px solid rgba(120,130,120,0.12); /* refined edge */
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--panel-blur)) saturate(1.15); /* glass + richness */
    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px -28px rgba(0,0,0,0.16); /* deeper float */

  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.92);
}

.panel {
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

/* Atmospheric refinement — increase panel translucency */
.section:not(.mirror) .panel {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.24);
}

.panel h2{ font-family:'Audiowide',sans-serif; font-weight:400; font-size:2.4rem; margin-bottom:12px; }
.panel h2 {
    letter-spacing:0.035em; 
    line-height:1.28;
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.92);
}
.panel h3{ font-family:'Audiowide',sans-serif; font-weight:400; font-size:2.0rem; margin-bottom:10px; }



/* HOME — Mirror panel CTA alignment fix */
.section.mirror .panel-cta {
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.section.mirror .cta-micro {
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}

/* thin subheading (book pages) */
.subheading{ font-family:'Outfit'; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.15em; font-size:.8rem; color:var(--sage-700); display:inline-block; padding-bottom:8px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }

/* SECTION defaults */

.section{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition:opacity 1.1s ease, transform 1s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); padding:100px 20px; }
.section.visible{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.section .panel {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.section {
  will-change: opacity, auto;
}

/* MIRROR — reduce panel presence */
.section.mirror .panel {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(159,184,166,0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--panel-blur)) saturate(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 68px -28px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}

.section.mirror {
  padding: 100px 24px;
}


.section.mirror h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.95);

}

.section.mirror p {
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.82);
}


.section.mirror.visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition:
    opacity 0.6s ease,
    transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}

.section.mirror .panel-cta {
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 16px;
   margin-top: 32px;
}

.section.mirror .cta-micro {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* THRESHOLD MARKER */
.threshold-marker {
  width: 100%;
  height: 140px;
  margin: 0 auto -40px;
  position: relative;
}

.threshold-marker::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 140px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent,
    rgba(183,203,184,0.8),
    transparent
  );
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* PROJECT STEWARDSHIP FEATURE RHYTHM */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .book-spread {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .book-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}

.blueprint-feature {
  padding: 140px 20px 140px;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .blueprint-feature {
    padding: 120px 20px 140px;
  }
}


/* BOOK LAYOUT */

/* HOME — Stewardship panel cleanup */

.book-spread{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1px 1fr;
  gap: 56px;

  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 72px auto 56px;

  align-items: stretch;
}

.book-page {
  display: flex;
}

.book-page .panel {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 40px 36px;
}

.blueprint-feature .subheading {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
}

.blueprint-feature .panel-cta {
  margin-top: 72px;
}

.blueprint-feature {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent,
    rgba(183,203,184,0.04),
    transparent
  );
}

.blueprint-feature.section {
  transition: opacity 1.4s ease, transform 1.6s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
}

.blueprint-feature .panel {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.30);
}

.book-divider{
  width: 1px;
  opacity: 0.18;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent,
    rgba(120,130,120,0.25),
    transparent
  );
}

.book-page:first-child .panel{
box-shadow: -18px 28px 60px -32px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

.book-page:last-child .panel{
box-shadow: 18px 28px 60px -32px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .book-spread {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .book-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}

.blueprint-outro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 80px auto 0;
}

.blueprint-outro p {
 margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* STAR LIST */
.star-list li {
  margin: 12px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-family: 'Outfit', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.85); /* text tone */
}

.star-list li::before {
  content: "✦";
  margin-right: 12px;
  color: var(--sage-500); /* star only */
  opacity: .85;
}

/* PROOF GRID */
.proof-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:32px; margin-top:28px; }
.proof-item{ background:transparent; padding:14px; border-radius:8px; }
.proof-item h3{ font-family:'Audiowide',sans-serif; font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:8px; }

/* BV TYPOGRAPHY */
.bv-subheader{ font-family:'Audiowide',sans-serif; 
               text-transform:uppercase; 
               letter-spacing: 0.18em; 
               font-size: var(--title-sm); 
               margin-bottom:16px; }



/* steward cards */
.steward-card{ padding:40px; 
               border-radius:12px; 
               transition:transform .28s ease;
             }
.steward-card:hover{ 
   transform:translateY(-2px); }
.steward-list{ margin:18px 0 28px; padding-left:18px; }

.card-title {
  font-family: 'Audiowide', sans-serif;
  font-size: var(--title-md);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
   color:#8ea59a;
   margin-bottom: 14px; }

.card-title-ps {
  font-family: 'Audiowide', sans-serif;
  color: var(--sage-500);
   font-size: var(--title-md);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
   margin-bottom: 14px; 
}

.card-text{ margin-bottom:14px; }


.steward-section .steward-card {
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.section-header {
  font-family: 'Audiowide', sans-serif;
  font-size: var(--title-lg);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color:#8ea59a;
}

.steward-text {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: var(--body-lg);
  line-height: var(--line-loose);
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.bv-paragraph {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: var(--body-md);
  line-height: var(--line-loose);
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.bv-text {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: var(--body-md);
  line-height: var(--line-normal);
}

.steward-hero {
  position: relative;
}

.steward-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 120px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--sage-500), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.list-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.6);
  margin: 18px 0 10px;
}

.steward-list {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: var(--body-md);
  line-height: var(--line-loose);
  margin: 22px 0 30px;
  padding-left: 22px;
}

.steward-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.steward-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.85);
}

.steward-list li::before {
  content: "—";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--sage-700);
}

.blueprint-feature .panel {
  max-width: 1040px;
}
.blueprint-feature p {
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.cta-whisper {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.55);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  opacity: 0.7;
  text-align: center;
}


.section.about h1 {
  font-family: 'Audiowide', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
}

.section.about h1::before {
  content: "ABOUT";
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.45);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}


.about-hero {
  padding-top: 120px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}
.about-hero .page-lead {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}


/* ABOUT — narrower reading column */
.section.about .panel {
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* ABOUT — tighten paragraph rhythm */
.section.about .bv-paragraph {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

/* ABOUT — soften lead-in */
.about-hero .page-lead {
  opacity: 0.78;
}

/* ABOUT — de-emphasize captions */
.photo-caption {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.text-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-family: 'Audiowide', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.75);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}
.text-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(183,203,184,0.8),
    transparent
  );
  transform: scaleX(0.3);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.text-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.orientation-item {
  padding: 20px 10px;
}

/* CTA */
.cta-section{ text-align:center; padding:120px 20px; border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.02); background:transparent; }
.cta-title{ font-family:'Audiowide',sans-serif; font-size:1.6rem; margin-bottom:10px; }




/* STEWARDSHIP — reduce visual noise */
.steward-section .panel {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  border: 1px solid rgba(120,130,120,0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--panel-blur));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -28px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.steward-section {
  padding: 100px 20px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* STEWARDSHIP — calm the headers */
.steward-section .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* =========================
   CONTACT FORM — REFINED / EDITORIAL
   ========================= */

.refined-form {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
}

.refined-form .form-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

/* Labels: quiet authority */
.refined-form .label {
  font-family: 'Audiowide', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.55);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Inputs & textarea — underline only */
.refined-form input,
.refined-form textarea {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.25);
  padding: 8px 2px 10px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.9);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}

/* Focus state — confident, not loud */
.refined-form input:focus,
.refined-form textarea:focus {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(10,10,10,0.7);
}

/* Textarea refinement */
.refined-form textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.55);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

/* Placeholder tone */
.refined-form ::placeholder {
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.35);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* CTA area spacing */
.refined-form .panel-cta {
  margin-top: 60px;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Submit button — ceremonial */
.refined-form button.orb.primary {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.6);
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.85);
  padding: 14px 34px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* Soft divider */
.hr-soft {
  border: none;
  height: 1px;
  margin: 80px auto 60px;
  max-width: 480px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent,
    rgba(10,10,10,0.25),
    transparent
  );
}

.home-link {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sage-500);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.home-link:hover {
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
}

/* =========================
   WHY NOW — TIMELESS STRIP
   ========================= */

.why-now-strip {
  background-color: var(--onyx);
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 120px 40px;
  border-top:  1px solid var(--border-soft-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.why-now-inner {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.why-now-label {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sage-500);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.why-now-headline {
  font-family: 'Audiowide', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.why-now-support {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}


.why-now-cta {
  composes: cta-link dark;
}

.why-now-cta:hover {
  opacity: 0.65;
}

/* =========================
   TEN YEARS PANEL — TIMELESS LUXURY
   ========================= */

.ten-years-panel {
  background-color: var(--onyx);
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 140px 40px;
  margin: 140px auto;
  max-width: 980px;
  border-top:  1px solid var(--border-soft-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.ten-years-inner {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.ten-years-inner h2 {
  font-family: 'Audiowide', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  color: var(--sage-500);
}

.ten-years-inner p {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
}

.ten-years-inner .positioning-line {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ivory);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.ten-years-inner .advantage-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 50px 0;
}

.ten-years-inner .advantage-list li {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}

.ten-years-inner .closing-line {
  margin-top: 60px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sage-500);
}

/* ===== FINAL LUXURY POLISH ===== */

.title-text {
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05);
}

.panel {
  background-clip: padding-box;
}

.panel::before {
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  border-radius:inherit;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.35), transparent 60%);
  opacity:.25;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.pearl {
  filter: brightness(1.02) contrast(1.03);
}

.bv-logo {
  letter-spacing:.14em;
}

.cta-link {
  letter-spacing:.20em;
}

/* FOOTER */
.footer{ padding:48px 20px; text-align:center; font-size:.95rem; opacity:.85; }

/* ANIMATION HELPERS */
.fade-in{ opacity:0; animation:fadeIn .9s ease-out forwards; }
@keyframes fadeIn{ from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px);} to{opacity:1; transform:none;} }

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .panel {
    padding: 32px 26px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: 64px 18px;
  }

  .section.mirror {
    padding: 64px 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width:1100px){
  .book-spread{
    gap:48px;
  }
}

  .book-divider{
    display:none;
  }
}
  .proof-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .bv-nav { padding: 10px 12px; 
          }
   }
   
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
  .page-title {
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center; /* optional but recommended */
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
}