/* ASA Consultancy — site styles. Brand: ASA Navy #0F2A43, Summit Amber #E8A33D,
   Ivory #F6F4EF, Divider Grey #CDD0D0, Slate #4A5D70, Amber Ink #8C5C14.
   Fonts: Space Grotesk (headlines), IBM Plex Sans (body). */
/* Brand fonts, self-hosted (SIL Open Font License) */
@font-face{font-family:"Space Grotesk";src:url(../fonts/space-grotesk.woff2) format("woff2");font-weight:300 700;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:"IBM Plex Sans";src:url(../fonts/plex-sans-400.woff2) format("woff2");font-weight:400;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:"IBM Plex Sans";src:url(../fonts/plex-sans-500.woff2) format("woff2");font-weight:500;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:"IBM Plex Sans";src:url(../fonts/plex-sans-600.woff2) format("woff2");font-weight:600 700;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono";src:url(../fonts/plex-mono-400.woff2) format("woff2");font-weight:400;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono";src:url(../fonts/plex-mono-500.woff2) format("woff2");font-weight:500 600;font-display:swap}
:root{
  --navy:#0F2A43; --navy-2:#163756; --amber:#E8A33D; --amber-ink:#8C5C14;
  --ivory:#F6F4EF; --grey:#CDD0D0; --slate:#4A5D70; --white:#fff;
  --ok:#1F7A4D; --warn:#A5521B;
  --r:12px; --r-sm:8px;
  --shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(15,42,67,.06),0 4px 16px rgba(15,42,67,.06);
  --head:"Space Grotesk",system-ui,sans-serif;
  --body:"IBM Plex Sans",system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
  --max:1160px;

  --bg:#F6F4EF; --surface:#FFFFFF; --subtle:#F6F4EF; --text:#0F2A43; --muted:#4A5D70; --line:#CDD0D0; --line-soft:#EFEDE7;
  --brand:#0F2A43; --brand-2:#163756; --tint:#FBEBD2; --tint-ink:#8C5C14; --header-bg:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  --solid:#0F2A43; --solid-hover:#163756; --on-solid:#FFFFFF; --on-solid-muted:#C3CBD4;
  --chart-ink:#0F2A43; --chart-sub:#4A5D70; --chart-grid:#E6E3DC; --chart-line:#0F2A43; --chart-track:#F1EEE7; --chart-surface:#FFFFFF;
  color-scheme:light;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}*{transition:none!important;animation:none!important}}
body{margin:0;font-family:var(--body);font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--text);background:var(--bg);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--head);line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 .5em;letter-spacing:-.01em}
h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,5.5vw,3.4rem);font-weight:700}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3.6vw,2.2rem);font-weight:700}
h3{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:600}
p{margin:0 0 1em}
.wrap{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--head);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tint-ink);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.8rem;display:block}
.on-navy .eyebrow{color:var(--amber)}
.rule{width:56px;height:4px;background:var(--amber);border:0;margin:0 0 1.2rem}
.muted{color:var(--muted)}
.skip{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:0;background:var(--amber);color:#0F2A43;padding:8px 12px;z-index:100}
.skip:focus{left:8px}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--amber);outline-offset:2px}

/* Buttons */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.5em;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;padding:.8em 1.3em;border-radius:var(--r-sm);border:2px solid transparent;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;transition:background .15s,color .15s,border-color .15s;min-height:48px}
.btn-amber{background:var(--amber);color:#0F2A43}
.btn-amber:hover{background:#f0b154}
.btn-navy{background:var(--solid);color:var(--on-solid)}
.btn-navy:hover{background:var(--solid-hover)}
.btn-ghost{border-color:currentColor;background:transparent}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(232,163,61,.12)}
.btn-wa{background:#1F7A4D;color:#fff}
.btn-wa:hover{background:#1a6942}
.btn-block{width:100%}

/* Header */
.site-header{background:var(--surface);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;height:68px}
.brand img{height:40px;width:auto}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:4px;margin-left:auto;list-style:none;padding:0;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0}
.nav-links a{display:block;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:500;color:var(--text)}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]{background:var(--subtle)}
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]{box-shadow:inset 0 -3px 0 var(--amber)}
.nav-cta{margin-left:8px}
.menu-btn{display:none;margin-left:auto;background:none;border:0;width:48px;height:48px;cursor:pointer;color:var(--text)}
.menu-btn svg{width:26px;height:26px}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .menu-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
  .nav-cta{display:none}
  .nav-links{display:none;position:absolute;top:68px;left:0;right:0;background:var(--surface);flex-direction:column;padding:8px 12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
  .nav-links.open{display:flex}
  .nav-links a{padding:14px 12px;font-size:1.05rem}
  .brand img{height:34px}
}

/* Hero */
.hero{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;padding-top:64px;padding-bottom:72px}
.hero h1 .hl{color:var(--amber)}
.hero p.lead{font-size:1.15rem;color:#D9DEE4;max-width:560px}
.hero-peaks{position:absolute;right:-60px;bottom:0;width:min(560px,70vw);height:auto;opacity:.95;pointer-events:none}
@media (max-width:700px){.hero-peaks{opacity:.25;right:-120px}}
.search{display:flex;background:var(--surface);border-radius:var(--r-sm);overflow:hidden;max-width:620px;margin:28px 0 18px;box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.search input{flex:1;border:0;padding:0 18px;font:inherit;font-size:1rem;min-height:56px;color:var(--text);min-width:0}
.search input:focus{outline:none}
.search:focus-within{outline:3px solid var(--amber)}
.search button{background:var(--amber);border:0;padding:0 22px;cursor:pointer;color:#0F2A43;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem}
.search-results{max-width:620px;background:var(--surface);color:var(--text);border-radius:var(--r-sm);margin-top:-10px;margin-bottom:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.search-results a{display:block;padding:12px 18px;text-decoration:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.search-results a:hover{background:var(--subtle)}
.search-results small{color:var(--muted);display:block}
.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.chip{display:inline-block;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-size:.92rem}
.chip:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-color:var(--amber)}

/* Sections */
section{padding:64px 0}
.section-head{max-width:680px;margin-bottom:32px}
.alt{background:var(--surface)}
.on-navy{background:var(--brand);color:#fff}
.on-navy .muted{color:#C3CBD4}

/* Stream tabs (Shiksha-style) */
.tabs{display:flex;gap:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
.tabs::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.tab{flex:0 0 auto;background:none;border:0;padding:14px 18px;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;color:var(--text);cursor:pointer;border-bottom:3px solid transparent;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;min-height:48px}
.tab[aria-selected="true"]{border-bottom-color:var(--amber);color:var(--text)}
.tab:hover{background:var(--subtle)}
.tab-panel{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:0;border-radius:0 0 var(--r) var(--r)}
.tab-panel[hidden]{display:none}
.list-row{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;padding:18px 20px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);text-decoration:none}
.list-row:first-child{border-top:0}
.list-row:hover{background:var(--subtle)}
.list-row:hover h3{text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:var(--amber);text-underline-offset:3px}
.list-row h3{margin:0 0 2px;font-size:1.1rem}
.list-row p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
.ico{flex:0 0 44px;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--subtle);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--text)}
.ico svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.ico.amber{background:var(--tint);color:var(--tint-ink)}

/* Cards / grids */
.grid{display:grid;gap:18px}
.g2{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr))}
.g3{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr))}
.g4{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr))}
.card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:22px;position:relative}
.card h3{margin-bottom:.35em}
.card p{color:var(--muted);margin:0}
a.card{text-decoration:none;display:block;transition:border-color .15s,transform .15s}
a.card:hover{border-color:var(--amber);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.card .tag{display:inline-block;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tint-ink);background:var(--tint);padding:3px 8px;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:12px}
.card .go{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-top:14px;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;color:var(--text)}
.card-navy{background:var(--navy-2);border-color:#24476b;color:#fff}
.card-navy p{color:#C3CBD4}

/* Steps */
.steps{counter-reset:s;display:grid;gap:18px;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr))}
.step{counter-increment:s;padding:22px;border-left:4px solid var(--amber);background:var(--surface);border-radius:0 var(--r) var(--r) 0}
.step::before{content:counter(s,decimal-leading-zero);font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;color:var(--tint-ink);font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.1em;display:block;margin-bottom:6px}
.step p{color:var(--muted);margin:0}

/* Split */
.split{display:grid;gap:40px;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;align-items:center}
@media (max-width:860px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.checks{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 1.4em}
.checks li{padding-left:32px;position:relative;margin-bottom:.7em}
.checks li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.2em;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid var(--amber);background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 20 20'%3E%3Cpath d='M5.5 10.5l3 3 6-7' fill='none' stroke='%23E8A33D' stroke-width='2.4' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/14px no-repeat}

/* FAQ */
details{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);margin-bottom:10px}
summary{padding:16px 20px;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px}
summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
summary::after{content:"+";font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1;color:var(--tint-ink)}
details[open] summary::after{content:"–"}
details>div{padding:0 20px 16px;color:var(--muted)}

/* Forms */
.form{display:grid;gap:14px}
.field{display:grid;gap:6px}
.field label{font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem}
.field .hint{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
input,select,textarea{font:inherit;font-size:1rem;color:var(--text);background:var(--surface);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);padding:12px 14px;min-height:48px;width:100%}
textarea{min-height:110px;resize:vertical}
input:focus,select:focus,textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--text);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(232,163,61,.35)}
input[aria-invalid="true"]{border-color:#B3261E}
.err{color:#B3261E;font-size:.88rem;min-height:1em}
.row2{display:grid;gap:14px;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
@media (max-width:560px){.row2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.form-note{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
.form-msg{padding:12px 14px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);font-weight:500}
.form-msg.ok{background:#E3F1E9;color:var(--ok)}
.form-msg.bad{background:#FBE9E7;color:#8C1D18}
.hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}

/* Predictor */
.pred-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:260px 1fr;gap:28px;align-items:start}
@media (max-width:900px){.pred-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.exam-list{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;position:sticky;top:88px}
@media (max-width:900px){.exam-list{position:static;display:flex;overflow-x:auto;border-radius:var(--r-sm);scrollbar-width:none}.exam-list::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}}
.exam-btn{display:block;width:100%;text-align:left;background:none;border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);padding:14px 18px;font:inherit;cursor:pointer;color:var(--text);min-height:48px}
.exam-btn:first-child{border-top:0}
.exam-btn strong{font-family:var(--head);display:block}
.exam-btn small{color:var(--muted)}
.exam-btn[aria-selected="true"]{background:var(--solid);color:var(--on-solid)}
.exam-btn[aria-selected="true"] small{color:var(--on-solid-muted)}
@media (max-width:900px){.exam-btn{flex:0 0 auto;width:auto;border-top:0;border-left:1px solid var(--line-soft);white-space:nowrap}.exam-btn small{display:none}}
.pred-card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:26px}
.pred-card h2{font-size:1.6rem}
.mode{display:inline-flex;background:var(--subtle);border-radius:var(--r-sm);padding:4px;margin-bottom:16px}
.mode button{border:0;background:none;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:6px;font:inherit;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:var(--muted);min-height:40px}
.mode button[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--surface);color:var(--text);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.result{scroll-margin-top:84px;margin-top:22px;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--brand);color:#fff;padding:24px;display:none}
.result.show{display:block}
.result .big{font-family:var(--head);font-size:clamp(1.9rem,5vw,2.6rem);font-weight:700;color:var(--amber);line-height:1.1}
.result .stat-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:16px;margin-bottom:18px}
.result .lbl{font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#C3CBD4}
.result .val{font-family:var(--head);font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:600}
.meter{height:10px;border-radius:5px;background:#24476b;overflow:hidden;margin:6px 0 18px}
.meter span{display:block;height:100%;background:var(--amber);border-radius:5px;transition:width .5s}
.band{background:var(--navy-2);border-left:4px solid var(--amber);border-radius:0 var(--r-sm) var(--r-sm) 0;padding:14px 16px;margin-bottom:16px}
.band h4{font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:4px;color:var(--amber)}
.band p{margin:0;color:#DCE2E8}
.result .disclaimer{font-size:.82rem;color:#AEB9C5;margin:14px 0 0}
.result .cta-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.data-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.92rem;margin-top:8px}
.data-table th,.data-table td{text-align:left;padding:9px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.data-table th{font-family:var(--head);color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* CTA band */
.cta-band{background:var(--amber);color:#0F2A43}
.cta-band .wrap{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px}
.cta-band h2{margin:0}

/* Page header */
.page-head{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;padding:52px 0 44px}
.page-head p{color:#C3CBD4;max-width:640px;margin:0}
.crumbs{font-size:.88rem;color:#AEB9C5;margin-bottom:10px}
.crumbs a{color:#AEB9C5}

/* Footer */
.site-footer{background:var(--brand);color:#C3CBD4;padding:56px 0 24px;border-top:4px solid var(--amber)}
.foot-grid{display:grid;gap:32px;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr}
@media (max-width:860px){.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:520px){.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.site-footer h4{color:#fff;font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px}
.site-footer ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.site-footer li{margin-bottom:8px}
.site-footer a{text-decoration:none;color:#C3CBD4}
.site-footer a:hover{color:var(--amber)}
.foot-logo{height:44px;width:auto;margin-bottom:14px}
.foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid #24476b;margin-top:40px;padding-top:20px;font-size:.85rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:space-between}

/* Floating WhatsApp */
.fab{position:fixed;right:18px;bottom:18px;z-index:60;width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;background:#1F7A4D;color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.fab svg{width:30px;height:30px}
.fab:hover{background:#1a6942}

/* ===== v2 modern layer ===== */
:root{--r:16px;--r-sm:10px}
.card,.pred-card,.tab-panel,details,.exam-list{box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(15,42,67,.04)}
a.card:hover{box-shadow:0 14px 34px -14px rgba(15,42,67,.28)}
.btn{border-radius:999px;padding:.8em 1.5em}
.btn-amber{box-shadow:0 8px 22px -10px rgba(232,163,61,.9)}
.site-header{background:var(--header-bg)}
.hero{background:radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%,#1d4670 0%,rgba(29,70,112,0) 60%),radial-gradient(600px 400px at 0% 100%,#163756 0%,rgba(22,55,86,0) 70%),var(--navy)}
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:22px 22px;mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000 0%,transparent 85%);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000 0%,transparent 85%);pointer-events:none}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:40px;align-items:center}
@media (max-width:960px){.hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.hero-peaks{display:none}}
.hero .hl{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#E8A33D,#F3C47A);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.badge-live{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.85rem;color:#D9DEE4;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:18px}
.badge-live i{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#4ADE80;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(74,222,128,.2);animation:pulse 2s infinite}
@keyframes pulse{50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(74,222,128,0)}}
.quick{background:var(--surface);color:var(--text);border-radius:20px;padding:22px;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.5);position:relative;z-index:2}
.quick h3{margin-bottom:4px}
.quick .muted{font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:14px}
.quick-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px;margin-bottom:12px}
.quick-out{margin-top:14px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--subtle);padding:14px 16px;min-height:96px}
.quick-out .lbl{font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.quick-out .num{font-family:var(--head);font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.quick-out .band-t{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:4px}
.spark{height:46px;margin-top:8px}
.spark svg{width:100%;height:46px;display:block}

/* Charts */
.chart{position:relative;width:100%;touch-action:pan-y}
.chart svg{display:block;overflow:visible;font-family:var(--body)}
.chart text{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.chart-tip{position:absolute;pointer-events:none;background:var(--brand);color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:8px 10px;font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.35;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.2);white-space:nowrap;z-index:3}
.chart-tip strong{display:block;font-family:var(--head)}
.chart-tip span{color:#F3C47A}
.chart-tip em{display:block;font-style:normal;color:#AEB9C5;font-size:.75rem}
.chart-panel{background:var(--surface);color:var(--text);border-radius:14px;padding:16px 16px 8px;margin-bottom:16px}
.chart-head{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;gap:4px 12px;margin-bottom:8px}
.chart-head strong{font-family:var(--head)}
.chart-head span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted)}
.insights{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr;gap:18px}
@media (max-width:900px){.insights{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.seg{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;margin-bottom:12px}
.seg button{border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);color:var(--text);border-radius:999px;padding:6px 14px;font:inherit;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;cursor:pointer;min-height:38px}
.seg button[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--solid);border-color:var(--solid);color:var(--on-solid)}
.tiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(140px,1fr));gap:14px;margin-bottom:18px}
.tile{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:18px}
.tile .n{font-family:var(--head);font-size:clamp(1.5rem,5vw,2rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.tile .n small{font-size:1rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}
.tile .t{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin-top:6px}
.tile.accent{background:var(--brand);border-color:var(--text);color:#fff}
.tile.accent .t{color:#C3CBD4}.tile.accent .n small{color:#F3C47A}
.src{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px}

/* Scroll reveal */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .6s ease}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* ===== Blog ===== */
.blog-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 300px;gap:32px;align-items:start}
@media (max-width:960px){.blog-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.blog-search{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-bottom:14px}
.blog-search input{flex:1}
.cat-chips{display:flex;gap:8px;overflow-x:auto;padding-bottom:6px;margin-bottom:20px;scrollbar-width:none}
.cat-chips::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.cat-chips a{flex:0 0 auto;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:999px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem}
.cat-chips a[aria-current="page"]{background:var(--solid);border-color:var(--solid);color:var(--on-solid)}
.post-grid{display:grid;gap:18px;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(260px,1fr))}
.post-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;transition:transform .15s,box-shadow .15s,border-color .15s}
.post-card:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);border-color:var(--amber);box-shadow:0 14px 34px -14px rgba(15,42,67,.28)}
.post-card img,.post-cover-ph{width:100%;aspect-ratio:1200/630;object-fit:cover;display:block;background:var(--subtle)}
.post-cover-ph{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0 55%,var(--amber) 55% 100%);opacity:.92}
.post-body{padding:18px;display:block}
.post-card h2{font-size:1.15rem;margin:8px 0 6px;line-height:1.3}
.post-card p{color:var(--muted);margin:0;font-size:.95rem}
.post-meta{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;align-items:center}
.post-meta .tag,.post-hero .tag{display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tint-ink);background:var(--tint);padding:3px 8px;border-radius:4px}
@media (min-width:700px){.post-card.featured{grid-column:1/-1;flex-direction:row}.post-card.featured img,.post-card.featured .post-cover-ph{width:52%;aspect-ratio:auto;min-height:260px}.post-card.featured .post-body{padding:28px;align-self:center}.post-card.featured h2{font-size:1.6rem}}
.pager{display:flex;gap:6px;margin-top:24px}
.pager a{min-width:42px;height:42px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600}
.pager a[aria-current="page"]{background:var(--solid);color:var(--on-solid);border-color:var(--solid)}
.blog-side{display:grid;gap:18px;position:sticky;top:88px}
@media (max-width:960px){.blog-side{position:static}}
.side-cta{background:var(--brand);border-color:var(--text);color:#fff}.side-cta p{color:#C3CBD4;margin-bottom:14px}
.side-links{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:8px 0 0}.side-links li{padding:6px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft)}.side-links a{text-decoration:none;font-weight:500}
.post-hero{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;padding:44px 0 40px}
.post-hero h1{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4.6vw,2.8rem);margin-top:12px}
.post-wrap{max-width:780px}
.post-sub{color:#D9DEE4;font-size:1.12rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.post-hero .post-meta{color:#AEB9C5}
.post-hero .crumbs a{color:#AEB9C5}
.post-cover{border-radius:var(--r);margin-bottom:28px;width:100%}
.prose{font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.75}
.prose h2{font-size:1.55rem;margin:1.6em 0 .5em}.prose h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin:1.4em 0 .4em}
.prose ul,.prose ol{padding-left:1.3em;margin:0 0 1.1em}.prose li{margin-bottom:.4em}
.prose blockquote{margin:1.4em 0;padding:14px 18px;border-left:4px solid var(--amber);background:var(--surface);border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;font-weight:500}
.prose a{color:var(--text);text-decoration-color:var(--amber);text-underline-offset:3px;text-decoration-thickness:2px}
.prose img{border-radius:12px;margin:1em 0}
.share{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;align-items:center;margin:28px 0;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.share span{font-weight:600}
.post-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-top:24px;border-left:4px solid var(--amber)}
.post-cta p{margin:0}

/* ===== Ads ===== */
.ad-stack{display:grid;gap:14px}
.ad-grid{display:grid;gap:16px;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr))}
.ad{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;color:var(--text);transition:border-color .15s,box-shadow .15s}
.ad:hover{border-color:var(--amber);box-shadow:0 12px 30px -14px rgba(15,42,67,.3)}
.ad img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/1;object-fit:cover;background:var(--subtle)}
.ad-label{position:absolute;top:10px;right:10px;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(15,42,67,.82);color:#fff;padding:3px 8px;border-radius:4px}
.ad-body{display:block;padding:14px 16px}
.ad-body strong{display:block;font-family:var(--head);font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:2px;padding-right:76px}
.ad-body span{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}
.ad-body em{display:block;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;color:var(--tint-ink);margin-top:6px;font-size:.9rem}
.ad-house{background:repeating-linear-gradient(135deg,#FBF8F1 0 12px,#F6F1E6 12px 24px);border-style:dashed;border-color:#D9CBAE}
.ad-house .ad-label{background:var(--amber);color:#0F2A43}
.ad-inline{margin:8px 0 0}
.ads-section .section-head{margin-bottom:20px}
.blog-layout>*,.pred-layout>*,.split>*,.insights>*{min-width:0}

/* ===== Sign-up popup ===== */
body.su-open{overflow:hidden}
.su-backdrop{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;background:rgba(10,24,38,.62);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:16px;animation:suFade .2s ease}
.su-backdrop[hidden]{display:none}
.su-dialog{position:relative;background:var(--surface);border-radius:20px;width:min(760px,100%);max-height:calc(100vh - 32px);overflow:auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:220px 1fr;box-shadow:0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.5);animation:suUp .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.su-side{background:var(--brand);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:24px;border-radius:20px 0 0 20px}
.su-side img{width:140px;height:auto}
.su-main{padding:28px}
.su-main h2{font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.su-main .muted{margin-bottom:16px}
.su-close{position:absolute;top:10px;right:10px;width:44px;height:44px;border:0;background:var(--subtle);border-radius:50%;font-size:1.6rem;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;color:var(--text)}
.su-close:hover{background:var(--line)}
@media (max-width:640px){.su-dialog{grid-template-columns:1fr}.su-side{display:none}.su-main{padding:24px 20px}.su-backdrop{align-items:flex-end;padding:0}.su-dialog{border-radius:20px 20px 0 0;max-height:92vh}}
@keyframes suFade{from{opacity:0}}
@keyframes suUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)}}
.num.locked{filter:blur(7px);user-select:none}
.btn-sm{min-height:40px;padding:.5em 1.1em;font-size:.9rem;margin-top:6px}

/* ===== Dark theme ===== */
html[data-theme="dark"]{
  --bg:#0A1622; --surface:#112236; --subtle:#0E1C2C; --text:#E9EDF2; --muted:#A3B0BE; --line:#24384F; --line-soft:#1A2C40;
  --brand:#0F2A43; --brand-2:#163A5C; --tint:rgba(232,163,61,.16); --tint-ink:#F3C47A; --header-bg:rgba(10,22,34,.94);
  --solid:#E8A33D; --solid-hover:#F0B154; --on-solid:#0F2A43; --on-solid-muted:#3B4E62;
  --chart-ink:#E9EDF2; --chart-sub:#A3B0BE; --chart-grid:#22364C; --chart-line:#E9EDF2; --chart-track:#1A2C40; --chart-surface:#112236;
  --shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.3),0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  color-scheme:dark;}

html[data-theme="dark"] .hero{background:radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%,#173a5e 0%,rgba(23,58,94,0) 60%),radial-gradient(600px 400px at 0% 100%,#0f2740 0%,rgba(15,39,64,0) 70%),#0C2034}
html[data-theme="dark"] .page-head,html[data-theme="dark"] .on-navy,html[data-theme="dark"] .post-hero{background:#0C2034}
html[data-theme="dark"] .site-footer{background:#07111B}
html[data-theme="dark"] .card-navy{background:#13314F;border-color:#1F4467}
html[data-theme="dark"] .alt{background:#0D1B2A}
html[data-theme="dark"] .logo-light{display:none!important}
html[data-theme="dark"] .logo-dark{display:block!important}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ad-house{background:repeating-linear-gradient(135deg,#132538 0 12px,#102031 12px 24px);border-color:#2C4560}
html[data-theme="dark"] .form-msg.ok{background:rgba(31,122,77,.2);color:#7FD3A6}
html[data-theme="dark"] .form-msg.bad{background:rgba(179,38,30,.2);color:#F2A49E}
html[data-theme="dark"] .tile.accent{background:#13314F;border-color:#1F4467}
html[data-theme="dark"] .quick{box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.8)}
html[data-theme="dark"] input,html[data-theme="dark"] select,html[data-theme="dark"] textarea{background:#0E1C2C}
html[data-theme="dark"] .su-backdrop{background:rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .post-cover-ph{opacity:.8}
html[data-theme="dark"] .result{background:#0C2034;border:1px solid var(--line)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .side-cta{background:#13314F;border-color:#1F4467}
html[data-theme="dark"] .chart-tip{background:#E9EDF2;color:#0F2A43}
html[data-theme="dark"] .chart-tip span{color:#8C5C14}
html[data-theme="dark"] .chart-tip em{color:#4A5D70}
@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html:not([data-theme]){
  --bg:#0A1622; --surface:#112236; --subtle:#0E1C2C; --text:#E9EDF2; --muted:#A3B0BE; --line:#24384F; --line-soft:#1A2C40;
  --brand:#0F2A43; --brand-2:#163A5C; --tint:rgba(232,163,61,.16); --tint-ink:#F3C47A; --header-bg:rgba(10,22,34,.94);
  --solid:#E8A33D; --solid-hover:#F0B154; --on-solid:#0F2A43; --on-solid-muted:#3B4E62;
  --chart-ink:#E9EDF2; --chart-sub:#A3B0BE; --chart-grid:#22364C; --chart-line:#E9EDF2; --chart-track:#1A2C40; --chart-surface:#112236;
  --shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.3),0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  color-scheme:dark;}

html:not([data-theme]) .hero{background:radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%,#173a5e 0%,rgba(23,58,94,0) 60%),radial-gradient(600px 400px at 0% 100%,#0f2740 0%,rgba(15,39,64,0) 70%),#0C2034}
html:not([data-theme]) .page-head,html:not([data-theme]) .on-navy,html:not([data-theme]) .post-hero{background:#0C2034}
html:not([data-theme]) .site-footer{background:#07111B}
html:not([data-theme]) .card-navy{background:#13314F;border-color:#1F4467}
html:not([data-theme]) .alt{background:#0D1B2A}
html:not([data-theme]) .logo-light{display:none!important}
html:not([data-theme]) .logo-dark{display:block!important}
html:not([data-theme]) .ad-house{background:repeating-linear-gradient(135deg,#132538 0 12px,#102031 12px 24px);border-color:#2C4560}
html:not([data-theme]) .form-msg.ok{background:rgba(31,122,77,.2);color:#7FD3A6}
html:not([data-theme]) .form-msg.bad{background:rgba(179,38,30,.2);color:#F2A49E}
html:not([data-theme]) .tile.accent{background:#13314F;border-color:#1F4467}
html:not([data-theme]) .quick{box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.8)}
html:not([data-theme]) input,html:not([data-theme]) select,html:not([data-theme]) textarea{background:#0E1C2C}
html:not([data-theme]) .su-backdrop{background:rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
html:not([data-theme]) .post-cover-ph{opacity:.8}
html:not([data-theme]) .result{background:#0C2034;border:1px solid var(--line)}
html:not([data-theme]) .side-cta{background:#13314F;border-color:#1F4467}
html:not([data-theme]) .chart-tip{background:#E9EDF2;color:#0F2A43}
html:not([data-theme]) .chart-tip span{color:#8C5C14}
html:not([data-theme]) .chart-tip em{color:#4A5D70}
}

.logo-dark{display:none}
/* Smooth theme switch (fallback when View Transitions aren't supported) */
html.theme-anim *,html.theme-anim *::before,html.theme-anim *::after{transition:background-color .35s ease,color .35s ease,border-color .35s ease,fill .35s ease,stroke .35s ease!important}
::view-transition-old(root),::view-transition-new(root){animation:none;mix-blend-mode:normal}
/* Theme toggle */
.theme-btn{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);color:var(--text);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;position:relative;flex:0 0 auto;transition:border-color .2s,transform .2s}
.theme-btn:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}
.theme-btn:active{transform:scale(.92)}
.theme-btn svg{width:20px;height:20px;position:absolute;transition:opacity .3s,transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.theme-btn .i-sun,.theme-btn .i-moon,.theme-btn .i-auto{opacity:0;transform:rotate(-60deg) scale(.6)}
.theme-btn[data-mode="light"] .i-sun,.theme-btn[data-mode="dark"] .i-moon,.theme-btn[data-mode="auto"] .i-auto{opacity:1;transform:none}
.nav .theme-btn{margin-left:8px}
@media (max-width:900px){.nav .theme-btn{margin-left:auto;order:2}.menu-btn{margin-left:6px;order:3}}
.theme-toast{position:fixed;left:50%;bottom:24px;transform:translate(-50%,20px);background:var(--solid);color:var(--on-solid);padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .25s,transform .25s;z-index:300}
.theme-toast.show{opacity:1;transform:translate(-50%,0)}

/* Smooth option switching */
.tab,.seg button,.exam-btn,.mode button,.cat-chips a,.pager a,.chip{transition:background-color .25s ease,color .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,transform .15s ease}
.tab:active,.seg button:active,.exam-btn:active,.mode button:active,.chip:active,.btn:active,.cat-chips a:active{transform:scale(.97)}
.tabs{position:relative}
.tab-ink{position:absolute;bottom:-1px;height:3px;background:var(--amber);border-radius:3px;transition:left .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),width .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.tabs.has-ink .tab[aria-selected="true"]{border-bottom-color:transparent}
.tab-panel:not([hidden]),.pred-card>*,.quick-out>*{animation:optIn .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
@keyframes optIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.tab-ink{transition:none}.tab-panel:not([hidden]),.pred-card>*,.quick-out>*{animation:none}}

/* =====================================================================
   v4 — Liquid Glass (functional layer only: header, dock, toggles, popups)
   ===================================================================== */
:root{
  --ease-out:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);            /* smooth decel */
  --ease-spring:cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);      /* gentle overshoot */
  --glass-tint:rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  --glass-edge:rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  --glass-edge-2:rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  --glass-shadow:0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15,42,67,.25),0 2px 6px rgba(15,42,67,.06);
  --glass-blur:16px;
}
html[data-theme="dark"]{--glass-tint:rgba(17,34,54,.55);--glass-edge:rgba(255,255,255,.22);--glass-edge-2:rgba(255,255,255,.05);--glass-shadow:0 12px 34px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.7),0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html:not([data-theme]){--glass-tint:rgba(17,34,54,.55);--glass-edge:rgba(255,255,255,.22);--glass-edge-2:rgba(255,255,255,.05);--glass-shadow:0 12px 34px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.7),0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}}

.glass{
  isolation:isolate;
  background:var(--glass-tint);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(180%);
  backdrop-filter:blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(180%);
  border:1px solid var(--glass-edge-2);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 var(--glass-edge),inset 0 -1px 0 var(--glass-edge-2),inset 0 0 0 1px var(--glass-edge-2),var(--glass-shadow);
}
/* specular highlight that sits on the rim, like light catching the glass */
.glass::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;pointer-events:none;z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg,rgba(255,255,255,.55) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.08) 28%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 50%,rgba(255,255,255,.06) 78%,rgba(255,255,255,.22) 100%);
  mix-blend-mode:soft-light;opacity:.9}
html[data-theme="dark"] .glass::before{opacity:.45}
/* Chromium: real refraction through an SVG displacement filter */
.lg-refract .glass{-webkit-backdrop-filter:url(#asa-lg) blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(180%);backdrop-filter:url(#asa-lg) blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(180%)}
@media (prefers-reduced-transparency:reduce){.glass,.lg-refract .glass{background:var(--surface);-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;backdrop-filter:none}.glass::before{display:none}}
@media (prefers-contrast:more){.glass{background:var(--surface);border-color:var(--text)}}

/* Header: full-width at top, floats into a glass pill once you scroll */
.site-header{transition:margin .5s var(--ease-out),border-radius .5s var(--ease-out),background-color .4s ease,box-shadow .5s var(--ease-out),border-color .4s ease;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.site-header.scrolled{top:10px;margin:0 10px;border-radius:20px;border:1px solid var(--glass-edge-2);background:var(--glass-tint)}
@media (min-width:1200px){.site-header.scrolled{margin:0 auto;max-width:1180px}}
.site-header .nav{transition:height .45s var(--ease-out)}
.site-header.scrolled .nav{height:60px}
.scroll-progress{position:absolute;left:18px;right:18px;bottom:-1px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--amber),#F3C47A);transform-origin:left;transform:scaleX(var(--p,0));opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s}
.site-header.scrolled .scroll-progress{opacity:1}
@media (max-width:900px){.nav-links{border-radius:0 0 18px 18px}.site-header.scrolled .nav-links{top:64px;left:0;right:0;border-radius:18px;border:1px solid var(--glass-edge-2)}
  .nav-links.open{animation:menuIn .35s var(--ease-out)}}
@keyframes menuIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-8px) scale(.98)}}

/* Theme button, chips, close buttons, toast: glass controls */
.theme-btn.glass{border-color:var(--glass-edge-2)}
.hero .chip{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(160%);backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(160%);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.theme-toast.glass{color:var(--text)}

/* Mobile action dock (glass) — replaces the lone WhatsApp bubble on phones */
.dock{position:fixed;left:50%;bottom:calc(14px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px));transform:translate(-50%,140%);z-index:70;display:none;gap:4px;padding:6px;border-radius:999px;transition:transform .55s var(--ease-spring)}
.dock.show{transform:translate(-50%,0)}
.dock a{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:2px;min-width:66px;min-height:52px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--text);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;transition:background-color .25s,transform .2s var(--ease-spring)}
.dock a svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.dock a:active{transform:scale(.92)}
.dock a.primary{background:var(--amber);color:#0F2A43;box-shadow:0 6px 16px -6px rgba(232,163,61,.9)}
.dock a.wa{color:#1F7A4D}
html[data-theme="dark"] .dock a.wa{color:#6FD39C}
@media (max-width:760px){.dock{display:flex}.fab{display:none}body{padding-bottom:84px}}

/* Sign-up dialog: glass close button + smoother entrance */
.su-close{background:var(--glass-tint)}
.su-dialog{animation:suUp .5s var(--ease-out)}
.su-backdrop{-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px) saturate(120%);backdrop-filter:blur(6px) saturate(120%)}

/* =====================================================================
   Smoother motion
   ===================================================================== */
.reveal{transition:opacity .8s var(--ease-out),transform .8s var(--ease-out),filter .8s var(--ease-out);filter:blur(6px)}
.reveal.in{filter:none}
.reveal-stagger>*{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease-out),transform .7s var(--ease-out);transition-delay:calc(var(--i,0) * 70ms)}
.reveal-stagger.in>*{opacity:1;transform:none}
.btn{transition:background-color .25s ease,color .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,box-shadow .3s var(--ease-out),transform .25s var(--ease-spring)}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn:active{transform:scale(.96)}
/* soft sheen across amber buttons */
.btn-amber{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.btn-amber::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(110deg,transparent 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.45) 50%,transparent 70%);transform:translateX(-120%);transition:transform .9s var(--ease-out)}
.btn-amber:hover::after{transform:translateX(120%)}
a.card,.post-card,.ad,.tile{transition:transform .45s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .45s var(--ease-out),border-color .3s ease}
a.card:hover,.post-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px)}
/* pointer spotlight on content cards (content stays solid — no glass) */
.spot{--mx:50%;--my:50%}
.spot::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity .35s;background:radial-gradient(380px circle at var(--mx) var(--my),rgba(232,163,61,.14),transparent 45%)}
.spot:hover::after{opacity:1}
.post-card.spot,.ad.spot{position:relative}
/* drifting light in the hero */
.hero .orb{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(60px);opacity:.45;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;animation:drift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.hero .orb.a{width:420px;height:420px;background:#1f5a8f;top:-120px;right:8%}
.hero .orb.b{width:300px;height:300px;background:#E8A33D;opacity:.16;bottom:-120px;left:20%;animation-duration:24s}
@keyframes drift{to{transform:translate(-60px,40px) scale(1.12)}}
details>div{animation:optIn .4s var(--ease-out)}
summary::after{transition:transform .35s var(--ease-spring)}
details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.tab-ink{transition:left .5s var(--ease-spring),width .5s var(--ease-spring)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal,.reveal-stagger>*{filter:none;opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  .hero .orb{animation:none}.btn-amber::after{display:none}.dock{transition:none}
}

/* Page-to-page cross-fade (Chrome, Edge, Safari 18.2+) */
@view-transition{navigation:auto}
::view-transition-old(root){animation:vtOut .28s var(--ease-out) both}
::view-transition-new(root){animation:vtIn .38s var(--ease-out) both}
@keyframes vtOut{to{opacity:0;transform:scale(.99)}}
@keyframes vtIn{from{opacity:0;transform:scale(1.01)}}
.site-header{view-transition-name:site-header}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){::view-transition-old(root),::view-transition-new(root){animation:none}}

/* =====================================================================
   Finishing touches
   ===================================================================== */
h1,h2,h3{text-wrap:balance}
p,li{text-wrap:pretty}
::selection{background:rgba(232,163,61,.35);color:inherit}
html{scroll-padding-top:96px;accent-color:var(--amber)}
*{-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--amber);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:6px;transition:outline-offset .2s}
@supports (scrollbar-color:auto){html{scrollbar-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--muted) 45%,transparent) transparent;scrollbar-width:thin}}
.tile .n{letter-spacing:-.02em}
.section-head h2{letter-spacing:-.02em}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";display:inline-block;width:18px;height:2px;background:currentColor;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px;opacity:.8}

/* ===== Ascent chatbot ===== */
.ascent-launch{position:fixed;right:18px;bottom:18px;z-index:80;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:8px 16px 8px 8px;border-radius:999px;cursor:pointer;color:var(--text);font:inherit;text-align:left;transition:transform .35s var(--ease-spring),box-shadow .3s}
.ascent-launch:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.ascent-launch:active{transform:scale(.96)}
.ascent-launch strong{display:block;font-family:var(--head);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.1}
.ascent-launch small{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.75rem}
.ascent-orb{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#0F2A43;flex:0 0 auto;
  background:conic-gradient(from 210deg,#E8A33D,#F7D08A,#E8A33D,#C9842A,#E8A33D);box-shadow:0 6px 18px -6px rgba(232,163,61,.9),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6);animation:orbSpin 8s linear infinite}
.ascent-orb svg{width:20px;height:20px;animation:orbSpin 8s linear infinite reverse}
.ascent-orb.sm{width:34px;height:34px}.ascent-orb.sm svg{width:17px;height:17px}
@keyframes orbSpin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.has-ascent .fab{bottom:86px}
body.ascent-open .ascent-launch{opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transform:scale(.8)}
body.ascent-open .dock{transform:translate(-50%,140%)}
.ascent{padding:0;position:fixed;right:18px;bottom:18px;z-index:120;width:min(410px,calc(100vw - 36px));height:min(640px,calc(100vh - 110px));display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 30px 70px -20px rgba(10,24,38,.45);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px) scale(.96);transform-origin:bottom right;transition:opacity .3s var(--ease-out),transform .45s var(--ease-spring)}
.ascent.open{opacity:1;transform:none}
.ascent[hidden]{display:none}
.ascent-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:12px 10px 12px 14px;border-radius:0;border-width:0 0 1px 0}
.ascent-head strong{display:block;font-family:var(--head);font-size:1.05rem}
.ascent-head small{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.78rem}
.ascent-head .dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:#34C27A;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(52,194,122,.2)}
.ascent-head>div{flex:1;min-width:0}
.ascent-icon{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;border:0;background:transparent;color:var(--text);cursor:pointer;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:background-color .2s}
.ascent-icon:hover{background:var(--subtle)}
.ascent-icon svg{width:19px;height:19px}
.ascent-ctx{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);background:var(--subtle)}
.ascent-ctx[hidden]{display:none}
.ascent-ctx span{font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:3px 9px;border-radius:999px}
.ascent-ctx button{font:inherit;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--tint-ink);background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;text-decoration:underline}
.ascent-log{flex:1;overflow-y:auto;padding:16px 14px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;overscroll-behavior:contain;scroll-behavior:smooth}
.msg{max-width:92%;opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);transition:opacity .35s var(--ease-out),transform .45s var(--ease-spring)}
.msg.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.msg .bub{padding:10px 14px;border-radius:18px;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.5}
.msg.bot .bub{background:var(--subtle);border-top-left-radius:6px}
.msg.me{align-self:flex-end}
.msg.me .bub{background:var(--solid);color:var(--on-solid);border-top-right-radius:6px}
.msg.typing .bub{padding:12px 16px}
.dots{display:inline-flex;gap:4px}.dots i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--muted);animation:blink 1.2s infinite}
.dots i:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.15s}.dots i:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.3s}
@keyframes blink{0%,80%,100%{opacity:.25;transform:translateY(0)}40%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(-3px)}}
.demo-tag{display:block;margin-top:6px;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--tint-ink)}
.ascent-cards{display:grid;gap:8px;margin-top:8px}
.cc{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:12px;border-left:4px solid #34C27A;animation:optIn .45s var(--ease-out) both}
.cc.reach{border-left-color:var(--amber)}
.ascent-cards .cc:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.05s}.ascent-cards .cc:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.1s}.ascent-cards .cc:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.15s}.ascent-cards .cc:nth-child(n+5){animation-delay:.2s}
.cc-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:8px;align-items:flex-start}
.cc-top strong{font-family:var(--head);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.25}
.cc-badge{flex:0 0 auto;font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:3px 7px;border-radius:6px;background:rgba(52,194,122,.14);color:#1F7A4D}
html[data-theme="dark"] .cc-badge{color:#7FD3A6}
.cc-badge.warn{background:var(--tint);color:var(--tint-ink)}
.cc-meta{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin:2px 0 8px}
.cc dl{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:6px;margin:0}
.cc dt{font-size:.66rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--muted)}
.cc dd{margin:0;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.cc p{margin:8px 0 0;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}
.human-row{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-top:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ascent-chips{display:flex;gap:6px;overflow-x:auto;padding:0 14px 8px;scrollbar-width:none}
.ascent-chips::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.chip-q{flex:0 0 auto;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);color:var(--text);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 12px;font:inherit;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s,background-color .2s,transform .2s var(--ease-spring)}
.chip-q:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}.chip-q:active{transform:scale(.95)}
.ascent-input{display:flex;gap:8px;padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.ascent-input input{flex:1;border-radius:999px;min-height:46px;padding:0 16px}
.ascent-input button{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;border:0;background:var(--amber);color:#0F2A43;cursor:pointer;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 auto;transition:transform .25s var(--ease-spring)}
.ascent-input button:active{transform:scale(.9)}
.ascent-input button svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.ascent-note{margin:0;padding:0 14px 10px;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--muted);text-align:center}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .ascent-launch{display:none}
  .ascent{right:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:100%;max-height:100dvh;height:100dvh;border-radius:0;border:0;transform-origin:bottom center;transform:translateY(40px)}
  .ascent-head{padding-top:calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-top,0px))}
  .ascent-note{padding-bottom:calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px))}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ascent-orb,.ascent-orb svg{animation:none}.ascent,.msg{transition:none}}
.dock a.ai .ascent-orb{width:24px;height:24px;box-shadow:none}.dock a.ai .ascent-orb svg{width:13px;height:13px}
.chip-ai{border-color:rgba(232,163,61,.7)!important;color:#F7D08A!important}
.ascent-promo .ascent-demo{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:24px;padding:18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;box-shadow:0 24px 50px -28px rgba(15,42,67,.35)}
.ascent-promo .msg{max-width:100%}

/* =====================================================================
   v5 — performance & snappier motion (overrides earlier rules)
   Principle: animate only transform/opacity, keep blur off large moving surfaces.
   ===================================================================== */
:root{--ease-out:cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);--ease-spring:cubic-bezier(.3,1.25,.5,1);--t-fast:.16s;--t-med:.26s;--t-slow:.42s}

/* Header: page never re-flows on scroll. A pseudo layer morphs into the glass pill. */
.site-header,.site-header.scrolled{margin:0;max-width:none;border:0;border-radius:0;background:transparent;box-shadow:none;transition:none;top:0}
.site-header .nav,.site-header.scrolled .nav{height:68px;transition:none;position:relative;z-index:1}
.site-header::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:var(--header-bg);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:inset var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out),border-radius var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out),background-color var(--t-med) ease,box-shadow var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out)}
.site-header.scrolled::before{inset:6px 10px;border-radius:18px;border:1px solid var(--glass-edge-2);
  background:var(--glass-tint);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(170%);backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(170%);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 var(--glass-edge),var(--glass-shadow)}
@media (min-width:1220px){.site-header.scrolled::before{inset:6px calc((100% - 1200px) / 2)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-transparency:reduce){.site-header.scrolled::before{background:var(--surface);-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;backdrop-filter:none}}
.scroll-progress{left:28px;right:28px;bottom:6px;transform:scaleX(0);will-change:transform;transition:opacity var(--t-med)}
@media (max-width:900px){.site-header.scrolled .nav-links{top:68px;left:10px;right:10px}}

/* Refraction only on small controls (large refracting surfaces cost a full repaint per frame) */
.lg-refract .glass{-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(180%);backdrop-filter:blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(180%)}
.lg-refract .theme-btn.glass,.lg-refract .su-close.glass{-webkit-backdrop-filter:url(#asa-lg) blur(10px) saturate(180%);backdrop-filter:url(#asa-lg) blur(10px) saturate(180%)}
@media (max-width:760px){:root{--glass-blur:12px}.hero .chip{-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;backdrop-filter:none}}

/* Reveals: opacity + transform only, shorter, no blur */
.reveal{filter:none!important;transform:translateY(12px);transition:opacity var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out),transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out)}
.reveal-stagger>*{transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .36s var(--ease-out),transform .36s var(--ease-out);transition-delay:calc(min(var(--i,0),6) * 40ms)}
.reveal-stagger.in>*{transition-delay:calc(min(var(--i,0),6) * 40ms)}

/* Hover / press: quick and physical */
.btn{transition:background-color var(--t-fast) ease,color var(--t-fast) ease,border-color var(--t-fast) ease,box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease-out),transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-spring)}
.btn:active,.chip:active,.tab:active,.seg button:active,.exam-btn:active,.chip-q:active,.cat-chips a:active{transform:scale(.97);transition-duration:.08s}
.btn-amber::after{transition:transform .6s var(--ease-out)}
a.card,.post-card,.ad,.tile{transition:transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-out),box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease-out),border-color var(--t-fast) ease;will-change:auto}
a.card:hover,.post-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.tab,.seg button,.exam-btn,.mode button,.cat-chips a,.pager a,.chip,.chip-q{transition:background-color var(--t-fast) ease,color var(--t-fast) ease,border-color var(--t-fast) ease,transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out)}
.tab-ink{transition:transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-out),width var(--t-med) var(--ease-out);left:0!important;will-change:transform}
.tab-panel:not([hidden]),.pred-card>*,.quick-out>*{animation:optIn var(--t-med) var(--ease-out)}
@keyframes optIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(4px)}}
details>div{animation:optIn var(--t-med) var(--ease-out)}
summary::after{transition:transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-out)}

/* Hero light: soft gradients, no filter, GPU transform only */
.hero .orb{filter:none;opacity:1;will-change:transform;animation-duration:26s}
.hero .orb.a{background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(47,110,170,.55),rgba(47,110,170,0))}
.hero .orb.b{background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(232,163,61,.22),rgba(232,163,61,0))}

/* Popups, dock and chat: shorter, springy but settled */
.su-backdrop{animation:suFade var(--t-med) ease;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;backdrop-filter:none;background:rgba(10,24,38,.6)}
.su-dialog{animation:suUp var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out)}
@keyframes suUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px) scale(.985)}}
.dock{transition:transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-spring);will-change:transform}
.ascent{transition:opacity var(--t-med) var(--ease-out),transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-spring);will-change:transform,opacity}
.msg{transition:opacity var(--t-med) var(--ease-out),transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-out)}
.cc{animation-duration:var(--t-med)}
.ascent-log{scroll-behavior:auto}
.ascent-launch{transition:transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-spring),opacity var(--t-fast) ease}
.spot::after{transition:opacity var(--t-med)}
.theme-btn svg{transition:opacity var(--t-med),transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out)}
.theme-toast{transition:opacity var(--t-med),transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-out)}

/* Page navigation: quick cross-fade (no scaling) */
::view-transition-old(root){animation:vtOut .14s ease-out both}
::view-transition-new(root){animation:vtIn .2s ease-out both}
@keyframes vtOut{to{opacity:0}}
@keyframes vtIn{from{opacity:0}}
.site-header{view-transition-name:none}

/* Theme switch fallback: only colour properties, short */
html.theme-anim *,html.theme-anim *::before,html.theme-anim *::after{transition:background-color .2s ease,color .2s ease,border-color .2s ease!important}
.scroll-progress{left:26px;right:26px}
@media (min-width:1220px){.scroll-progress{left:calc((100% - 1200px) / 2 + 18px);right:calc((100% - 1200px) / 2 + 18px)}}

/* ===== v6 fixes: mobile hero gap, dock alignment ===== */
html[data-theme="dark"] .quick{box-shadow:0 18px 40px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html:not([data-theme]) .quick{box-shadow:0 18px 40px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}}
@media (max-width:960px){.hero .orb{display:none}.hero .wrap{padding-bottom:44px}.quick{box-shadow:0 14px 30px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}}
/* Dock: four equal slots, icon centred over a one-line label */
.dock{width:min(420px,calc(100% - 24px));justify-content:space-between;padding:6px;gap:2px}
.dock a{flex:1 1 0;min-width:0;min-height:56px;padding:6px 4px;gap:3px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.72rem;line-height:1;white-space:nowrap}
.dock a span{display:block;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;max-width:100%}
.dock a svg,.dock a .ascent-orb{width:22px;height:22px;flex:0 0 auto}
.dock a.ai .ascent-orb{width:22px;height:22px}
.dock a.primary{border-radius:999px}
.fab svg{width:30px;height:30px}

/* nav fits 7 links */
@media (min-width:901px) and (max-width:1240px){.nav-links a{padding:10px 8px;font-size:.95rem}.nav-cta{display:none}}
.nav-links a{white-space:nowrap}
@media (min-width:901px) and (max-width:1340px){.nav-links a{padding:10px 8px;font-size:.95rem}.nav-cta{display:none}}
@media (min-width:901px) and (max-width:1020px){.nav-links a{padding:8px 6px;font-size:.88rem}.brand img{height:34px}}
.nav-cta{white-space:nowrap}
@media (min-width:901px) and (max-width:1500px){.nav-links a{padding:10px 9px}.nav-cta{padding:.7em 1.1em;font-size:.95rem}}
@media (min-width:901px) and (max-width:1420px){.nav-cta{display:none}}
/* Exam news strip */
.news-strip{padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.news-strip .wrap{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:center}
.news-strip .lbl{flex:0 0 auto;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tint-ink);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.news-strip .lbl i{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#E5484D;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(229,72,77,.18)}
.news-list{display:flex;gap:10px;overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none;flex:1}
.news-list::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.news-list a{flex:0 0 auto;max-width:340px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;background:var(--surface);text-decoration:none;transition:border-color var(--t-fast)}
.news-list a:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}
.news-list time{font-size:.74rem;color:var(--muted)}
.news-list span{font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.3;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}
.news-strip .all{flex:0 0 auto;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;white-space:nowrap}
@media (max-width:700px){.news-strip .wrap{flex-wrap:wrap}.news-strip .all{display:none}}

/* ===== v7 theme fixes ===== */
.theme-btn .i-auto{display:none}
.theme-btn[data-mode="light"] .i-sun,.theme-btn[data-mode="dark"] .i-moon{opacity:1;transform:none}
.theme-btn[data-mode="light"] .i-moon,.theme-btn[data-mode="dark"] .i-sun{opacity:0;transform:rotate(-60deg) scale(.6)}
.theme-btn::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:5px;bottom:5px;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber);box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--surface);opacity:0;transition:opacity var(--t-fast)}
.theme-btn[data-auto="1"]::after{opacity:1}
/* theme circle reveal must not be mixed with the page cross-fade */
html.theme-vt::view-transition-old(root),html.theme-vt::view-transition-new(root){animation:none!important;mix-blend-mode:normal}
html.theme-vt::view-transition-group(root){animation-duration:.38s}
/* footer theme switch */
.theme-switch{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;padding:3px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid #24476b;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)}
.theme-switch span{font-size:.8rem;color:#AEB9C5;padding:0 6px 0 8px}
.theme-switch button{border:0;background:transparent;color:#C3CBD4;font:inherit;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;cursor:pointer;min-height:34px;transition:background-color var(--t-fast),color var(--t-fast)}
.theme-switch button:hover{color:#fff}
.theme-switch button[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--amber);color:#0F2A43}
.step{color:var(--text)}
/* theme follows the device: no toggle in the header */
@media (max-width:900px){.menu-btn{margin-left:auto!important}}

/* =====================================================================
   v8 — duotone icon tiles
   ===================================================================== */
.ic{--ic-size:52px;position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 auto;
  width:var(--ic-size);height:var(--ic-size);border-radius:calc(var(--ic-size) * .3);color:var(--text);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#FFF6E6 0%,#FBE7C4 100%);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9),inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(140,92,20,.12),0 6px 14px -8px rgba(140,92,20,.45);
  transition:transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-spring),box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease-out)}
.ic::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:1px;border-radius:inherit;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.55),rgba(255,255,255,0) 46%)}
.ic svg{width:56%;height:56%;position:relative;z-index:1;overflow:visible}
.ic svg .d2{fill:var(--amber);stroke:none;opacity:.6}
.ic.sm{--ic-size:44px}
.ic.lg{--ic-size:60px}
/* cool variant for list rows */
.ic.sm:not(.warm){background:linear-gradient(145deg,#EEF3F8 0%,#DCE6F0 100%);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9),inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(15,42,67,.1),0 6px 14px -8px rgba(15,42,67,.35)}
.ic.green{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#E6F6EC,#CDEDD9);color:#17603C}
.ic.green svg .d2{fill:#34C27A;opacity:.35}
/* on navy surfaces */
.ic.glow,.card-navy .ic,.on-navy .card-navy .ic{background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(232,163,61,.28),rgba(232,163,61,.08));color:#F7E6C8;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(232,163,61,.35),0 8px 18px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
.ic.glow::after,.card-navy .ic::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.14),rgba(255,255,255,0) 50%)}
.ic.glow svg .d2,.card-navy .ic svg .d2{opacity:.75}
/* dark theme tiles */
html[data-theme="dark"] .ic{background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(232,163,61,.22),rgba(232,163,61,.06));color:#F3E3C6;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.1),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(232,163,61,.28),0 8px 18px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ic::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.1),rgba(255,255,255,0) 50%)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ic.sm:not(.warm){background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(120,165,210,.2),rgba(120,165,210,.06));color:#DCE7F2;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(120,165,210,.25)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ic.sm:not(.warm) svg .d2{fill:#7FA9D3;opacity:.55}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ic.green{background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(52,194,122,.22),rgba(52,194,122,.06));color:#BFEBD3}
/* placement */
.card-ic>.ic{margin-bottom:14px}
.card-ic .tag{display:table}
.svc-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:12px}
.svc-top .tag{margin:0}
.step-ic{display:block}
.step-ic>.ic{margin-bottom:12px}
.step::before{display:none}
.list-row>.ic{margin-top:2px}
/* hover: tile lifts and tilts slightly */
a.card:hover .ic,.list-row:hover .ic,.card-ic:hover>.ic,.step-ic:hover>.ic{transform:translateY(-2px) rotate(-6deg) scale(1.04)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){a.card:hover .ic,.list-row:hover .ic,.card-ic:hover>.ic,.step-ic:hover>.ic{transform:none}}
/* remove old flat icon styles */
.ico{display:none}
.ic svg{width:58%;height:58%}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ic,.ic.glow,.card-navy .ic{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#21466C 0%,#142C46 100%);color:#F7E9CF;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.14),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(232,163,61,.38),0 10px 20px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.8)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ic svg .d2,.ic.glow svg .d2,.card-navy .ic svg .d2{fill:#E8A33D;opacity:.85}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ic.sm:not(.warm){background:linear-gradient(150deg,#1D3D5F,#132A42);color:#DCE7F2;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.1),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(127,169,211,.3)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ic.green{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#174A36,#10301F);color:#CFF2DE;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(52,194,122,.4)}
.dock svg .d2{fill:var(--amber);stroke:none;opacity:.55}
.dock a.primary svg .d2{fill:#fff;opacity:.45}

/* =====================================================================
   v9 — Gen-Z features
   ===================================================================== */
/* Stories strip */
.stories-sec{padding:18px 0 10px}
.stories-head{display:flex;align-items:baseline;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;margin-bottom:10px}
.stories-head .muted{font-size:.82rem}
.stories{display:flex;gap:14px;overflow-x:auto;padding:4px 2px 8px;scrollbar-width:none;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory}
.stories::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.story-bub{flex:0 0 auto;scroll-snap-align:start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:none;border:0;padding:0;cursor:pointer;color:var(--text);font:inherit;width:74px}
.story-bub .ring{width:70px;height:70px;border-radius:50%;padding:3px;background:conic-gradient(from 200deg,#E8A33D,#F7D08A,#E5484D,#E8A33D);transition:transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-spring)}
.story-bub.seen .ring{background:var(--line)}
.story-bub .face{display:flex;width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:50%;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.7rem;border:3px solid var(--bg)}
.story-bub .lbl{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;max-width:74px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap}
.story-bub:hover .ring{transform:scale(1.05)}
.story-bub:active .ring{transform:scale(.94)}
.story-viewer{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:250;background:rgba(5,12,20,.86);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;opacity:0;transition:opacity var(--t-med)}
.story-viewer.open{opacity:1}
.story-viewer[hidden]{display:none}
.story-card{position:relative;width:min(400px,100vw);height:min(700px,100dvh);border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:14px 18px 22px;box-shadow:0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.8);user-select:none;touch-action:pan-y}
@media (max-width:520px){.story-card{border-radius:0}}
.story-bars{display:flex;gap:4px;position:relative;z-index:3}
.story-bars i{flex:1;height:3px;border-radius:3px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.3);overflow:hidden}
.story-bars b{display:block;height:100%;background:#fff;transform-origin:left;transform:scaleX(0)}
.story-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:12px;position:relative;z-index:3}
.story-logo{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;background:#E8A33D;color:#0F2A43;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;font-size:.7rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.story-src{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;opacity:.9;flex:1}
.story-x{width:40px;height:40px;border:0;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#fff;font-size:1.6rem;line-height:1;cursor:pointer}
.story-body{margin-top:auto;position:relative;z-index:3}
.story-body.in>*{animation:storyIn .45s var(--ease-out) both}
.story-body.in>*:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.05s}.story-body.in>*:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.1s}.story-body.in>*:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.15s}
@keyframes storyIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}}
.story-emoji{font-size:4.5rem;line-height:1;margin-bottom:18px}
.story-body h3{font-size:2rem;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:10px}
.story-body p{font-size:1.08rem;opacity:.92;margin-bottom:22px}
.story-nav{position:absolute;top:80px;bottom:120px;width:35%;border:0;background:transparent;z-index:2;cursor:pointer}
.story-nav.prev{left:0}.story-nav.next{right:0}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.story-body.in>*{animation:none}}

/* Tools */
.tools-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px}
@media (max-width:900px){.tools-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.tool-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.tool-head{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:16px}
.tool-head h3{margin:0}.tool-head p{margin:0;font-size:.9rem}
.pf-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:14px}
.pf-step{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--tint-ink)}
.pf-bar{flex:1;height:6px;border-radius:6px;background:var(--subtle);overflow:hidden}
.pf-bar i{display:block;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#E8A33D,#F3C47A);border-radius:6px;transition:width var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out)}
.pf-back{border:0;background:none;color:var(--muted);font:inherit;font-size:.85rem;cursor:pointer}
.pf-q{font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:12px;animation:optIn var(--t-med) var(--ease-out)}
.pf-opts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
@media (max-width:420px){.pf-opts{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.pf-opt{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-align:left;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);color:var(--text);border-radius:14px;padding:12px 14px;font:inherit;font-weight:600;font-size:.93rem;cursor:pointer;min-height:56px;transition:border-color var(--t-fast),background-color var(--t-fast),transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);animation:optIn var(--t-med) var(--ease-out) both}
.pf-opt .e{font-size:1.4rem}
.pf-opt:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}
.pf-opt.picked{border-color:var(--amber);background:var(--tint);transform:scale(.98)}
.pf-result{animation:optIn var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out)}
.pf-badge{display:inline-block;font-weight:700;font-size:.8rem;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--tint);color:var(--tint-ink);margin-bottom:8px}
.pf-result h3{font-size:1.4rem}
.pf-note{background:var(--subtle);border-radius:10px;padding:8px 12px;font-size:.92rem}
.pf-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:14px 0 6px}
.pf-again{border:0;background:none;color:var(--muted);font:inherit;font-size:.88rem;cursor:pointer;padding:6px 0}
.emi-body{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:18px;align-items:center}
@media (max-width:520px){.emi-body{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.rng{display:block;margin-bottom:16px}
.rng span{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.rng b{font-family:var(--head);color:var(--tint-ink)}
.rng input[type=range]{-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;width:100%;height:8px;border-radius:8px;border:0;padding:0;min-height:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--amber) var(--fill,50%),var(--subtle) var(--fill,50%));cursor:pointer}
.rng input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-thumb{-webkit-appearance:none;width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:3px solid var(--amber);box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.25);transition:transform var(--t-fast)}
.rng input[type=range]:active::-webkit-slider-thumb{transform:scale(1.15)}
.rng input[type=range]::-moz-range-thumb{width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:3px solid var(--amber)}
.emi-out{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center}
.emi-donut{width:170px;height:170px;transform:rotate(-90deg)}
.emi-donut circle{fill:none;stroke-width:14;stroke-linecap:butt;transition:stroke-dasharray var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out),stroke-dashoffset var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out)}
.emi-track{stroke:var(--subtle)}.emi-p{stroke:var(--text)}.emi-i{stroke:var(--amber)}
.emi-center{position:absolute;top:0;height:170px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.emi-center small{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}
.emi-center strong{font-family:var(--head);font-size:1.25rem;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.emi-legend{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:12px 0 0;font-size:.85rem;display:grid;gap:4px;width:100%}
.emi-legend li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.emi-legend b{margin-left:auto;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.emi-legend i{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:3px}.emi-legend i.p{background:var(--text)}.emi-legend i.i{background:var(--amber)}

/* WhatsApp alerts */
.alerts-sec{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(31,122,77,.1),rgba(232,163,61,.08))}
.alerts-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:28px;align-items:center}
@media (max-width:860px){.alerts-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.alerts-form{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 12px;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:18px}
.alerts-form .field:nth-of-type(3),.alerts-form .btn,.alerts-form .form-msg{grid-column:1/-1}
@media (max-width:520px){.alerts-form{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.alerts-mini p{margin-bottom:12px}

/* Blog reactions */
.reactions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:28px}
.reactions>span{font-weight:600;margin-right:4px}
.reactions button{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);color:var(--text);border-radius:999px;padding:8px 14px;font:inherit;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;cursor:pointer;min-height:42px;transition:border-color var(--t-fast),background-color var(--t-fast),transform var(--t-fast)}
.reactions button b{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400}
.reactions button em{font-style:normal;color:var(--muted);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.reactions button:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}
.reactions button[aria-pressed="true"]{border-color:var(--amber);background:var(--tint)}
.reactions button.pop b{animation:pop .5s var(--ease-spring)}
@keyframes pop{40%{transform:scale(1.5) rotate(-12deg)}}

/* Social links */
.socials{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-top:14px}
.socials a{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:12px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid #24476b;color:#C3CBD4;transition:color var(--t-fast),border-color var(--t-fast),transform var(--t-fast)}
.socials a:hover{color:#E8A33D;border-color:#E8A33D;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.socials svg{width:20px;height:20px}

/* =====================================================================
   v10 — Tools menu & tools page
   ===================================================================== */
.ic.xs{--ic-size:30px;border-radius:9px}
/* dropdown */
.has-sub{position:relative}
.has-sub>a{display:flex!important;align-items:center;gap:4px}
.has-sub .chev{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-out)}
.sub{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:8px;position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 6px);left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,6px);min-width:270px;
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 24px 50px -20px rgba(10,24,38,.4);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity var(--t-med) var(--ease-out),transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-out),visibility 0s linear var(--t-med);z-index:60}
.sub::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-10px;height:10px}
.sub a{display:flex!important;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:8px 10px!important;border-radius:10px;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;box-shadow:none!important}
.sub a:hover{background:var(--subtle)}
@media (min-width:901px){
  .has-sub:hover .sub,.has-sub:focus-within .sub{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translate(-50%,0);transition-delay:0s}
  .has-sub:hover .chev,.has-sub:focus-within .chev{transform:rotate(180deg)}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .sub{position:static;transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;box-shadow:none;border:0;padding:0 0 6px 10px;min-width:0;background:transparent}
  .sub a{padding:9px 10px!important;font-size:.95rem}
  .has-sub .chev{display:none}
  .nav-links{max-height:calc(100dvh - 80px);overflow-y:auto}
}
/* tools page */
.tools-head{padding-bottom:28px}
.tool-jumps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(230px,1fr));gap:10px;margin-top:22px}
.tool-jump{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;padding:12px;border-radius:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);text-decoration:none;color:#fff;transition:background-color var(--t-fast),border-color var(--t-fast),transform var(--t-fast)}
.tool-jump:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-color:var(--amber);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.tool-jump strong{display:block;font-family:var(--head);font-size:.98rem}
.tool-jump small{display:block;color:#C3CBD4;font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.3}
.tool-sec{scroll-margin-top:84px;padding:56px 0}
.tool-title{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:20px}
.tool-title h2{margin:0}.tool-title p{margin:4px 0 0}
.tips-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:14px}
.tips-row span{background:var(--subtle);border-radius:10px;padding:8px 12px;font-size:.88rem}
/* fee planner */
.fp-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr;gap:22px;align-items:start}
@media (max-width:860px){.fp-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.fp-sum{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:20px;display:grid;gap:14px}
html[data-theme="dark"] .fp-sum{background:#13314F}
.fp-total small,.fp-mini small{display:block;color:#C3CBD4;font-size:.78rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}
.fp-total strong{font-family:var(--head);font-size:2.1rem;color:var(--amber);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.fp-mini{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
.fp-mini b{font-family:var(--head);font-size:1.15rem;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
/* choice list */
.cl-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:360px 1fr;gap:24px;align-items:start}
@media (max-width:860px){.cl-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.seg-radio{display:flex;gap:6px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.seg-radio label{position:relative}
.seg-radio input{position:absolute;opacity:0;width:1px;height:1px}
.seg-radio span{display:inline-block;padding:8px 12px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--t-fast)}
.seg-radio input:checked+span{background:var(--solid);border-color:var(--solid);color:var(--on-solid)}
.seg-radio input:focus-visible+span{outline:3px solid var(--amber);outline-offset:2px}
.cl-stats{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;margin-bottom:10px}
.cl-stats span{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--subtle)}
.cl-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:8px}
.cl-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;background:var(--surface);cursor:grab;transition:box-shadow var(--t-fast),opacity var(--t-fast);animation:optIn var(--t-med) var(--ease-out)}
.cl-item.dragging{opacity:.5}
.cl-item:hover{box-shadow:0 8px 20px -12px rgba(15,42,67,.35)}
.cl-n{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--solid);color:var(--on-solid);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;flex:0 0 auto}
.cl-main{flex:1;min-width:0}
.cl-main strong{display:block;font-size:.95rem;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}
.cl-main small{color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem}
.cl-tag{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;padding:3px 8px;border-radius:8px;white-space:nowrap}
.t-dream{background:rgba(229,72,77,.12);color:#C2363B}.t-target{background:var(--tint);color:var(--tint-ink)}.t-safe{background:rgba(52,194,122,.14);color:#1F7A4D}
html[data-theme="dark"] .t-dream{color:#FF9EA1}html[data-theme="dark"] .t-safe{color:#7FD3A6}
.cl-btns{display:flex;gap:2px}
.cl-btns button{width:32px;height:32px;border:0;border-radius:8px;background:var(--subtle);color:var(--text);cursor:pointer;font-size:.9rem}
.cl-btns button:disabled{opacity:.3;cursor:default}
.cl-empty{padding:22px;border:1.5px dashed var(--line);border-radius:14px;color:var(--muted);text-align:center}
.cl-warn{background:var(--tint);border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px;font-size:.9rem;margin:6px 0 0}
.cl-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;align-items:center;margin-top:14px}
/* checklist */
.dc-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin:14px 0 8px}
.dc-prog{flex:1;height:10px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--subtle);overflow:hidden}
.dc-prog i{display:block;height:100%;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#34C27A,#E8A33D);border-radius:10px;transition:width var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out)}
.dc-count{font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;white-space:nowrap}
.dc-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:6px 18px}
@media (max-width:700px){.dc-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.dc-row{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;padding:10px 8px;border-radius:10px;cursor:pointer;transition:background-color var(--t-fast)}
.dc-row:hover{background:var(--subtle)}
.dc-row input{position:absolute;opacity:0;width:1px;height:1px}
.dc-box{flex:0 0 22px;height:22px;border-radius:7px;border:2px solid var(--line);margin-top:1px;transition:all var(--t-fast);position:relative}
.dc-row.on .dc-box{background:#34C27A;border-color:#34C27A}
.dc-row.on .dc-box::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:6px;top:2px;width:6px;height:11px;border:solid #fff;border-width:0 2.5px 2.5px 0;transform:rotate(45deg)}
.dc-row.on span:last-child{color:var(--muted);text-decoration:line-through;text-decoration-color:rgba(127,127,127,.5)}
.dc-row input:focus-visible+.dc-box{outline:3px solid var(--amber);outline-offset:2px}
/* explorer */
.ce-form{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:10px 12px;align-items:end}
.ce-q{grid-column:span 2}
.ce-go{align-self:end}
@media (max-width:900px){.ce-form{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.ce-q{grid-column:1/-1}.ce-go{grid-column:1/-1}}
.ce-out{margin-top:18px}
.ce-empty{text-align:center;padding:22px;border:1.5px dashed var(--line);border-radius:14px}
.ce-count{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted)}
.ce-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:12px}
.ce-grid .cc{border-left-color:var(--amber)}
/* dates */
.dates-sec{padding:18px 0 4px}
.dates-row{display:flex;gap:10px;overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none;padding-bottom:4px}
.dates-row::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.dates-row .date-card{flex:0 0 300px}
.dates-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(320px,1fr));gap:12px}
.date-card{display:flex;gap:14px;padding:14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;background:var(--surface);animation:optIn var(--t-med) var(--ease-out)}
.date-cal{flex:0 0 58px;height:62px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--brand);color:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:inset 0 4px 0 #E8A33D}
html[data-theme="dark"] .date-cal{background:#13314F}
.date-cal b{font-family:var(--head);font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1}
.date-cal span{font-size:.72rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:#F3C47A}
.date-main{flex:1;min-width:0}
.date-exam{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tint-ink)}
.date-main strong{display:block;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.3;margin:2px 0}
.date-main small{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem}
.date-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;align-items:center;margin-top:8px;font-size:.82rem}
.date-left{font-weight:700;background:var(--tint);color:var(--tint-ink);padding:3px 8px;border-radius:8px;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.date-actions a{font-weight:600}
.alerts-inline{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;margin-top:16px}
.linklike{background:none;border:0;padding:0;font:inherit;color:var(--muted);text-decoration:underline;cursor:pointer}
.linklike:hover{color:var(--text)}
@media (max-width:560px){.cl-item{flex-wrap:wrap}.cl-main{flex:1 1 calc(100% - 40px)}.cl-tag{margin-left:38px}.cl-btns{margin-left:auto}}
.ce-more{display:block;margin:14px auto 0}
.fp-note{font-size:.8rem;color:#F3C47A;margin:0}
.table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}

/* ===== v11: student stories wall + install button ===== */
.ss-track{display:grid;grid-auto-flow:column;grid-auto-columns:minmax(260px,340px);gap:16px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;padding-bottom:8px}
.ss-card{scroll-snap-align:start;margin:0;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;color:var(--text)}
.ss-stars{color:#E8A33D;letter-spacing:2px;font-size:1.05rem}
.ss-card blockquote{margin:0;line-height:1.55;flex:1}
.ss-card figcaption{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center}
.ss-card figcaption img,.ss-av{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex:none}
.ss-av{display:grid;place-items:center;background:#E8A33D;color:#0F2A43;font-weight:700}
.ss-card small{display:block;color:var(--muted)}
.install-btn{margin-top:12px;background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(232,163,61,.6);color:#E8A33D;border-radius:999px;padding:8px 14px;font:inherit;cursor:pointer}
.install-btn:hover{background:rgba(232,163,61,.12)}

/* =====================================================================
   v12 · Editorial redesign. Less template, more "made by people":
   real type, hairlines instead of boxes, amber used as a highlighter,
   tables for facts, no decorative glows, pills or emoji.
   ===================================================================== */
:root{
  --mono:"IBM Plex Mono",ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,monospace;
  --paper:#F6F4EF; --paper-2:#EEEAE1; --ink:#0F2A43; --rule:#D9D5CB;
  --r:14px; --r-sm:10px; --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
html[data-theme="dark"]{--paper:#0B1826;--paper-2:#0F2033;--ink:#EAEFF4;--rule:#22364B}
body{font-size:17px;line-height:1.62;font-feature-settings:"ss01" 0}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.022em}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.6vw,2.25rem);line-height:1.12}
h3{letter-spacing:-.01em}
.h-sm{font-size:1.25rem!important;margin:0!important}
.small{font-size:.88rem}
.mono{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.86em;letter-spacing:0}
section{padding:84px 0}
@media (max-width:760px){section{padding:56px 0}body{font-size:16px}}
section.alt{background:var(--paper-2)}
html[data-theme="dark"] section.alt{background:var(--paper-2)}

/* eyebrows: quiet text, no dash, no shouting */
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--mono);letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:none;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--muted)}
.eyebrow::before{display:none!important}

/* section heads: title left, link right */
.row-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:16px 32px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:32px}
.row-head h2{margin:0 0 6px}
.row-head p{margin:0;max-width:620px}
.lnk{font-weight:600;color:var(--text);text-decoration:none;background:linear-gradient(currentColor,currentColor) 0 100%/0 1.5px no-repeat;padding-bottom:2px;transition:background-size .3s var(--ease);white-space:nowrap}
.lnk:hover{background-size:100% 1.5px}

/* buttons: solid, squarer, no sheen or glow */
.btn{border-radius:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.005em}
.btn-amber:hover{background:#DD962E}
.btn-line{border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:transparent;color:var(--text)}
.btn-line:hover{border-color:var(--text)}
.btn-line svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:currentColor}
.btn-line.on-dark{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.35)}
.btn-line.on-dark:hover{border-color:#fff}
a.card:hover,.post-card:hover{transform:none!important;box-shadow:none!important}
.spot::after{display:none!important}

/* cards: hairline, flat */
.card{border-radius:var(--r);border-color:var(--rule);box-shadow:none}
a.card:hover{border-color:var(--text)}
.card .tag,.post-meta .tag,.post-hero .tag{background:none!important;padding:0!important;letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:none;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--tint-ink)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .card .tag,html[data-theme="dark"] .post-meta .tag{color:#E8A33D}

/* icons: plain line drawings, no tiles */
.ic{background:none!important;box-shadow:none!important;--ic-size:36px;color:var(--text)}
.ic::after{display:none!important}
.ic svg{width:100%;height:100%}
.ic svg .d2{fill:var(--amber);opacity:.35}
.ic.sm{--ic-size:28px}

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hx{background:var(--paper);padding:72px 0 64px;position:relative;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.hx-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.25fr) minmax(0,.9fr);gap:56px;align-items:center}
@media (max-width:960px){.hx-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}.hx{padding:40px 0 48px}}
.hx-kicker{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 18px}
.hx h1{font-size:clamp(2.35rem,5vw,4rem);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.035em;margin:0 0 22px;color:var(--text);max-width:13ch}
.mk{background:linear-gradient(transparent 58%,rgba(232,163,61,.55) 58%,rgba(232,163,61,.55) 92%,transparent 92%) 0 0/0% 100% no-repeat;transition:background-size 1.1s var(--ease) .25s;box-decoration-break:clone;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone}
.mk.on,.no-js .mk{background-size:100% 100%}
html[data-theme="dark"] .mk{background-image:linear-gradient(transparent 58%,rgba(232,163,61,.38) 58%,rgba(232,163,61,.38) 92%,transparent 92%)}
.hx-lead{font-size:1.14rem;color:var(--muted);max-width:56ch;margin:0 0 26px}
.hx-cta{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.hx-search{display:flex;align-items:center;margin-top:28px;max-width:520px;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--text)}
.hx-search input{flex:1;border:0;background:transparent;padding:12px 0;font:inherit;color:var(--text);outline:none;min-width:0}
.hx-search input::placeholder{color:var(--muted)}
.hx-search button{border:0;background:none;font:inherit;font-weight:600;color:var(--text);cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0 12px 12px}
.hx-search:focus-within{border-color:var(--amber)}
.hx .search-results{max-width:520px}
.hx-facts{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:22px 0 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 22px;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted)}
.hx-facts li::before{content:"✓";color:var(--ok);font-weight:700;margin-right:7px}
html[data-theme="dark"] .hx-facts li::before{color:#5FD08F}

/* result slip (quick rank check) */
.slip{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:16px;padding:22px 22px 18px;position:relative;box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--rule),0 24px 48px -32px rgba(15,42,67,.35)}
.slip::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:18px;right:18px;top:52px;border-top:1.5px dashed var(--rule)}
.slip-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:28px}
.slip-top span:first-child{color:var(--text);font-weight:500}
.slip .field label{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);display:block;margin-bottom:6px}
.slip .quick-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}
.slip .quick-out{background:var(--paper);border-radius:12px;margin-top:14px}
.slip-note{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin:12px 0 0}

/* routes strip */
.routes{border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);background:var(--paper)}
.routes .wrap{display:flex;gap:10px 28px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-top:18px;padding-bottom:18px}
.routes span{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);font-family:var(--mono)}
.routes ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 0}
.routes li{font-weight:500;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--text)}
.routes li+li::before{content:"/";color:var(--rule);margin:0 12px}
@media (max-width:760px){.routes .wrap{overflow-x:auto;flex-wrap:nowrap;scrollbar-width:none}.routes ul{flex-wrap:nowrap;white-space:nowrap}}

/* exam table rows */
.xtable{border-top:1.5px solid var(--text)}
.xtable a{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(150px,1.1fr) 120px minmax(0,2fr) 28px;gap:16px;align-items:center;padding:20px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);text-decoration:none;color:var(--text);transition:background-color .2s,padding .25s var(--ease)}
.xtable b{font-family:var(--head);font-size:1.22rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.015em}
.xtable .mono{color:var(--muted)}
.xtable span:not(.mono){color:var(--muted)}
.xtable i{justify-self:end;color:var(--text);transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.xtable a:hover{background:var(--surface);padding-left:14px}
.xtable a:hover i{transform:translateX(4px)}
.xtable a:hover b{text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:var(--amber);text-decoration-thickness:2px;text-underline-offset:4px}
.xt-other b{font-size:1.02rem}
@media (max-width:700px){.xtable a{grid-template-columns:1fr auto;grid-template-areas:"b i" "m i" "s i";gap:2px 12px;padding:16px 2px}.xtable b{grid-area:b}.xtable .mono{grid-area:m}.xtable span:not(.mono){grid-area:s;font-size:.93rem}.xtable i{grid-area:i}}

/* key figures */
.figs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);margin:0 0 28px;border-top:1.5px solid var(--text)}
.figs div{padding:20px 20px 4px 0;border-right:1px solid var(--rule);margin-right:20px}
.figs div:last-child{border-right:0}
.figs dt{font-family:var(--head);font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.5rem);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1}
.figs dt small{font-size:.5em;color:var(--muted);font-weight:500}
.figs dd{margin:8px 0 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}
@media (max-width:760px){.figs{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.figs div:nth-child(2){border-right:0}.figs div:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}}
.insights .card{padding:24px}

/* how we work */
.flow{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;counter-reset:none;border-top:1.5px solid var(--text)}
.flow li{padding:22px 24px 8px 0;position:relative}
.flow li+li{padding-left:24px;border-left:1px solid var(--rule)}
.flow .n{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.85rem;color:var(--tint-ink);display:block;margin-bottom:12px}
html[data-theme="dark"] .flow .n{color:#E8A33D}
.flow h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin:0 0 6px}
.flow p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem}
@media (max-width:860px){.flow{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.flow li:nth-child(3){padding-left:0;border-left:0}.flow li:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}}
@media (max-width:520px){.flow{grid-template-columns:1fr}.flow li,.flow li+li{padding-left:0;border-left:0}.flow li+li{border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}}

.team{margin-top:56px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,2fr);gap:32px;align-items:center;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:16px;padding:28px}
@media (max-width:860px){.team{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.team h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin:0 0 6px}
.team p{margin:0 0 10px}
.team-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px}
@media (max-width:620px){.team-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}.team-list li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:56px 1fr;column-gap:14px;align-items:center}.team-list .av{grid-row:span 2;margin:0!important}}
.team-list b{display:block;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.25}
.team-list small{color:var(--muted)}
.av{position:relative;display:grid;place-items:center;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);color:#F6F4EF;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:1.05rem}
.av img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.team-list li:nth-child(2) .av{background:#8C5C14}
.team-list li:nth-child(3) .av{background:#4A5D70}

/* management quota */
.mq-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:56px;align-items:start}
@media (max-width:960px){.mq-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}}
.mq h2{color:#fff}
.mq-points{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:22px 0 28px}
.mq-points li{padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#C9D2DC}
.mq-points b{color:#fff;font-weight:600}
.mq-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.97rem;color:#E4E9EF}
.mq-table caption{text-align:left;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.82rem;color:#9FB0C2;padding-bottom:12px}
.mq-table th{text-align:left;font-weight:600;color:#fff;padding:12px 12px 12px 0;border-bottom:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.mq-table td{padding:14px 12px 14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);vertical-align:top}
.mq-table td:first-child{font-weight:600;color:#fff;white-space:nowrap}
@media (max-width:520px){.mq-table td:first-child{white-space:normal}}

/* stream tabs: plain rows */
.tabs{border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.tab{text-transform:none;letter-spacing:-.005em;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;color:var(--muted)}
.tab[aria-selected="true"]{color:var(--text)}
.tab-panel{background:none!important;border:0!important;border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important}
.list-row{align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:18px 4px;border-top:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);transition:padding .25s var(--ease)}
.list-row:hover{background:none;padding-left:12px}
.list-row h3{font-size:1.08rem}
.lr-go{flex:0 0 auto;color:var(--text);transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.list-row:hover .lr-go{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* tips (was story bubbles) */
.tips-sec{padding:64px 0}
.tipc{scroll-snap-align:start;text-align:left;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:12px;padding:16px 18px;font:inherit;color:var(--text);cursor:pointer;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;min-height:128px;transition:border-color .2s,transform .2s var(--ease)}
.tipc:hover{border-color:var(--text)}
.tipc .num{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted)}
.tipc b{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.25}
.tipc .more{margin-top:auto;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--tint-ink)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .tipc .more{color:#E8A33D}
.tipc.seen .num::after{content:" · read";}

/* blog cards with typographic covers */
.post-card{border-radius:var(--r);border-color:var(--rule);box-shadow:none}
.post-cover-ph{opacity:1!important;position:relative;display:flex!important;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;padding:20px 22px;background:var(--navy)!important;color:#F6F4EF;overflow:hidden}
.post-cover-ph b{font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:500;font-size:.8rem;color:#E8A33D}
.post-cover-ph em{font-style:normal;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2vw,1.5rem);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.02em;max-width:16ch;position:relative;z-index:1}
.post-cover-ph::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-30px;bottom:-40px;width:170px;height:150px;background:#E8A33D;clip-path:polygon(50% 0,100% 100%,0 100%);opacity:.92}
.post-cover-ph[data-v="1"]{background:#F1E3C8!important;color:#0F2A43}.post-cover-ph[data-v="1"] b{color:#8C5C14}.post-cover-ph[data-v="1"]::after{background:#0F2A43}
.post-cover-ph[data-v="2"]{background:#4A5D70!important}.post-cover-ph[data-v="2"]::after{clip-path:polygon(0 100%,100% 20%,100% 100%)}
.post-cover-ph[data-v="3"]{background:#E8A33D!important;color:#0F2A43}.post-cover-ph[data-v="3"] b{color:#0F2A43}.post-cover-ph[data-v="3"]::after{background:#0F2A43;opacity:1}
.post-card h2{letter-spacing:-.015em}

/* hide the empty "advertise here" box on the home page */
[data-no-house] .ad-house{display:none}

/* talk + FAQ */
.talk .faq{margin-top:26px;border-top:1.5px solid var(--text)}
.talk details{border:0!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)!important;border-radius:0!important;background:none!important;margin:0!important}
.talk summary{padding:16px 2px!important}
.talk details > div{padding:0 2px 16px!important}

/* alerts / AYU / misc */
.alerts-sec{background:var(--paper)!important}
.ascent-promo{background:var(--paper)}
.checks li::before{box-shadow:none}
.news-strip{border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
footer .foot-brand p,footer p{max-width:36ch}

/* motion: one calm reveal, nothing floats */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .6s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}.mk{background-size:100% 100%}}
/* v12 fixes */
.hx h1{max-width:15ch}
@media (max-width:960px){.hx h1{max-width:none}}
@media (max-width:520px){.hx-cta .btn{flex:1 1 0;padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px}}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .routes .wrap{display:block;overflow:visible}
  .routes span{display:block;margin-bottom:8px}
  .routes ul{overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none;margin:0 -20px;padding:0 20px}
  .routes li{flex:0 0 auto}
}
.ads-section:not(:has(.ad:not(.ad-house))){display:none}
.alerts-form .field{grid-column:auto}
.alerts-form .field:has(select),.alerts-form .btn,.alerts-form .form-msg{grid-column:1/-1}
.alerts-form input,.alerts-form select{width:100%}
.alerts-form{border-color:var(--rule);border-radius:16px;padding:22px}
/* AYU: a calm, flat launcher instead of a spinning orb */
.ascent-launch{background:var(--surface)!important;border:1px solid var(--rule)!important;box-shadow:0 10px 30px -18px rgba(15,42,67,.45)!important;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none!important;backdrop-filter:none!important}
.ascent-launch::before,.ascent-launch::after{display:none!important}
/* header: active link is a plain underline */
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]{background:none;box-shadow:inset 0 -2px 0 var(--amber)}
.nav-links a:hover{background:none;color:var(--text);box-shadow:inset 0 -2px 0 var(--rule)}
/* blog covers: category name set large, small brand line */
.post-cover-ph em{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2.1rem);max-width:9ch;line-height:1}
.post-cover-ph::after{width:120px;height:110px;right:-10px;bottom:-14px}
/* v12 inner pages: paper page headers instead of navy bands */
.page-head,.post-hero{background:var(--paper)!important;color:var(--text)!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);padding:56px 0 40px}
.page-head h1,.post-hero h1{color:var(--text);font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.4vw,3.2rem);letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.05;max-width:20ch}
.page-head p,.post-hero p{color:var(--muted)!important;font-size:1.08rem}
.page-head .crumbs,.page-head .crumbs a,.post-hero .crumbs a,.post-hero .post-meta{color:var(--muted)!important;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.82rem}
.post-hero .tag{color:var(--tint-ink)!important}
html[data-theme="dark"] .post-hero .tag{color:#E8A33D!important}
.tool-jump{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--rule);color:var(--text);border-radius:12px}
.tool-jump:hover{background:var(--surface);border-color:var(--text);transform:none}
.tool-jump small{color:var(--muted)}
.tool-jump .ic{color:var(--text)}
/* fact tiles read like figures, not boxes */
.tiles{gap:0;border-top:1.5px solid var(--text)}
.tile,.tile.accent{background:none!important;border:0!important;border-radius:0;color:var(--text)!important;padding:18px 18px 6px 0}
.tile+.tile{border-left:1px solid var(--rule)!important;padding-left:18px}
.tile.accent .t{color:var(--muted)}.tile.accent .n small{color:var(--muted)}
.tile .n{font-weight:600}
@media (max-width:600px){.tile+.tile{border-left:0!important;padding-left:0}.tiles{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.tiles .tile:nth-child(even){border-left:1px solid var(--rule)!important;padding-left:14px}}
/* blog cover mark: a small summit, top right */
.post-cover-ph::after{top:20px;right:20px;bottom:auto;width:34px;height:30px}
.post-card.featured .post-cover-ph em{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.8rem)}
.hx-search input{background:transparent!important;border:0!important;box-shadow:none!important}
.team-wide{border-top:1.5px solid var(--text);padding-top:24px}.team-wide .av{width:72px;height:72px;font-size:1.3rem}

/* v13 · the fun layer, placed where it earns its keep */
/* shine sweep + warm glow on amber (primary) buttons only */
.btn-amber{position:relative;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 10px 24px -12px rgba(232,163,61,.95)!important}
.btn-amber::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(110deg,transparent 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.5) 50%,transparent 70%);transform:translateX(-120%);transition:transform .7s var(--ease);pointer-events:none}
.btn-amber:hover::after{transform:translateX(120%)}
.hx .btn-amber::after{animation:sheen 4.5s ease-in-out 1.6s infinite}
@keyframes sheen{0%,70%{transform:translateX(-120%)}85%,100%{transform:translateX(120%)}}
/* tip bubbles sit in a row on every screen size */
.tips-sec .stories{display:flex;gap:18px;padding:6px 2px 10px}
/* blog covers: navy and amber split, category on the navy side */
.post-cover-ph,.post-cover-ph[data-v]{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0F2A43 0 56%,#E8A33D 56% 100%)!important;color:#F6F4EF!important}
.post-cover-ph b,.post-cover-ph[data-v] b{color:#E8A33D!important}
.post-cover-ph::after{display:none!important}
.post-cover-ph em{max-width:7ch;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.2vw,1.8rem)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hx .btn-amber::after{animation:none}}
.top-tips{padding:32px 0 8px}
.top-tips .row-head{margin-bottom:14px}
.post-cover-ph,.post-cover-ph[data-v]{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0F2A43 0 64%,#E8A33D 64% 100%)!important}
.post-cover-ph em{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.9vw,1.6rem)}
.sub-h{font-size:1.15rem;margin:0 0 14px;color:var(--text)}
.xtable+.sub-h{margin-top:44px}
.tool-sec .xtable{margin-top:8px}
/* v14 · exam guides */
.ex-jump{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 18px;margin-top:22px;font-weight:600}
.ex-jump a{color:var(--text);text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--rule);padding-bottom:2px}
.ex-jump a:hover{border-color:var(--amber)}
.ex-stack{display:grid;gap:22px;margin-top:26px}
.ex-card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:16px;padding:26px 28px;scroll-margin-top:90px}
@media (max-width:600px){.ex-card{padding:20px 18px}}
.ex-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--text);padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:14px}
.ex-kicker{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 4px}
.ex-head h3{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,1.8rem);margin:0}
.ex-status{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:500;color:#1F7A4D;white-space:nowrap;padding-top:6px}
.ex-status::before{content:"● "}
.ex-status.off{color:#B4553C}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ex-status{color:#5FD08F}html[data-theme="dark"] .ex-status.off{color:#F08A6B}
.ex-intro{color:var(--muted);max-width:75ch;margin:0 0 18px}
.ex-facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:0 28px;margin:0 0 18px}
.ex-facts div{padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
.ex-facts dt{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:3px}
.ex-facts dd{margin:0;color:var(--text);line-height:1.45}
.ex-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.96rem;margin:4px 0 18px}
.ex-table caption{text-align:left;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);padding-bottom:8px}
.ex-table th{text-align:left;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px 10px 0;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--text);white-space:nowrap}
.ex-table td{padding:11px 14px 11px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);vertical-align:top;color:var(--text)}
.ex-table a{font-weight:600;color:var(--text)}
.ex-list{margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:20px}.ex-list li{margin:6px 0}
.ex-note{border-style:dashed}
.ex-foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:6px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
.ex-foot .lnk{font-size:.92rem;white-space:normal}
.ex-foot .btn{padding:.6em 1.1em;min-height:42px}
.ex-stack>*{min-width:0}.ex-table td:first-child{min-width:90px}
@media (max-width:600px){
 .ex-table thead{display:none}
 .ex-table,.ex-table tbody,.ex-table tr,.ex-table td{display:block;width:100%}
 .ex-table tr{border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);padding:10px 0}
 .ex-table td{border:0;padding:2px 0}
 .ex-table td:first-child{font-weight:600}
 .ex-table td+td{color:var(--muted)}
 .ex-table caption{display:block}
}
/* v15 · modern icon set (replaces emoji) */
.mi{display:block;width:24px;height:24px;flex:0 0 auto}
.mi .a{fill:currentColor;stroke:none;opacity:.22}
/* tip bubbles: white line icons on rich gradients, glossy ring */
.story-bub .ring{background:conic-gradient(from 210deg,#E8A33D,#F7D08A,#E8A33D 45%,#C9842A 70%,#E8A33D)!important;padding:3px}
.story-bub.seen .ring{background:var(--line)!important}
.story-bub .face{position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.25),inset 0 -8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
.story-bub .face::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(70% 55% at 30% 20%,rgba(255,255,255,.28),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
.story-bub .face .mi{width:30px;height:30px;stroke-width:1.7;position:relative}
.story-bub .face .mi .a{opacity:.28}
.story-bub:hover .face .mi{transform:scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.story-emoji{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:84px;height:84px;border-radius:24px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);color:#fff;font-size:1rem!important;margin-bottom:22px!important;-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.story-emoji .mi{width:44px;height:44px;stroke-width:1.6}
.story-emoji .mi .a{opacity:.3}
/* route finder answers: soft coloured icon tiles */
.pf-opt{gap:12px}
.pf-opt .e{display:grid;place-items:center;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;flex:0 0 auto;font-size:1rem;color:#0F2A43;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#FDF1DC,#F6DFB4)}
.pf-opt:nth-child(6n+2) .e{color:#1F5A8F;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#E8F1FA,#CFE1F3)}
.pf-opt:nth-child(6n+3) .e{color:#1F7A4D;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#E5F5EC,#C9EAD7)}
.pf-opt:nth-child(6n+4) .e{color:#6B3FA0;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#F1EAFA,#DFD0F2)}
.pf-opt:nth-child(6n+5) .e{color:#B4553C;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#FBEAE4,#F3D2C6)}
.pf-opt:nth-child(6n+6) .e{color:#4A5D70;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#EEF1F4,#DCE2E8)}
.pf-opt .e .mi{width:22px;height:22px}
.pf-opt .e .mi .a{opacity:.25}
.pf-opt:hover .e{transform:translateY(-1px);transition:transform .2s var(--ease)}
.pf-opt.picked .e{background:#E8A33D;color:#0F2A43}
html[data-theme="dark"] .pf-opt .e{filter:saturate(.9) brightness(.92)}
/* countdown chip */
.date-left{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.date-left .mi{width:15px;height:15px;stroke-width:2.2}
.story-bub .face .mi{width:32px;height:32px}
/* v16 · exam hierarchy: student counts in the predictor table */
.xtable a{grid-template-columns:minmax(140px,1fr) 150px 110px minmax(0,1.8fr) 28px}
.xtable .cnt{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--text);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.xt-other .cnt{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width:700px){
 .xtable a{grid-template-columns:1fr auto;grid-template-areas:"b i" "c i" "m i" "s i"}
 .xtable .cnt{grid-area:c;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--tint-ink)}
 html[data-theme="dark"] .xtable .cnt{color:#E8A33D}
}
#all .ex-table td:first-child{font-family:var(--mono);color:var(--muted);width:32px;min-width:32px}
#all .ex-table td:nth-child(3){font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap}
.xtable span.cnt{color:var(--text)}
.xt-other span.cnt{color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width:700px){
 .xtable span.cnt{grid-area:c;color:var(--tint-ink)}
 html[data-theme="dark"] .xtable span.cnt{color:#E8A33D}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
 #all .ex-table td:first-child,#all .ex-table td:nth-child(2){display:inline-block;width:auto;min-width:0;font-weight:600}
 #all .ex-table td:first-child{margin-right:8px}
}
.pf-opt.was{border-color:var(--amber)}

/* =====================================================================
   v17 · ideas borrowed from agency sites, adapted for students
   ===================================================================== */
/* hero fact badges that float around the rank slip */
.slip-wrap{position:relative}
.hx-badges{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.hx-badges li{position:absolute;z-index:2;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1px;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:14px;padding:9px 13px;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -18px rgba(15,42,67,.45);animation:bob 6s ease-in-out infinite;pointer-events:none}
.hx-badges b{font-family:var(--head);font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.1;color:var(--text);letter-spacing:-.02em}
.hx-badges span{font-size:.74rem;color:var(--muted);white-space:nowrap}
.hx-badges .b1{top:-48px;left:-30px}
.hx-badges .b2{top:38%;right:-44px;animation-delay:-1.5s}
.hx-badges .b3{bottom:-24px;left:-22px;animation-delay:-3s;background:#0F2A43;border-color:#0F2A43}
.hx-badges .b3 b{color:#E8A33D}.hx-badges .b3 span{color:#C9D2DC}
.hx-badges .b4{bottom:24%;left:-58px;animation-delay:-4.5s}
@keyframes bob{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-7px)}}
@media (max-width:1180px){.hx-badges .b2{right:-14px}.hx-badges .b4{left:-24px}}
@media (max-width:960px){
 .hx-badges{display:flex;gap:8px;overflow-x:auto;margin:0 -20px 14px;padding:4px 20px 6px;scrollbar-width:none}
 .hx-badges li{position:static;flex:0 0 auto;animation:none;box-shadow:none}
 .hx-badges .b4{display:none}
}
.scroll-cue{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin:34px auto 0;width:max-content;color:var(--muted);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.75rem;text-decoration:none}
.scroll-cue i{display:block;width:1.5px;height:34px;background:linear-gradient(var(--text) 0 0) 0 0/100% 40% no-repeat,var(--rule);animation:cue 1.8s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes cue{0%{background-position:0 -40%}100%{background-position:0 160%}}
@media (max-width:960px){.scroll-cue{display:none}}

/* routes marquee */
.routes .wrap{flex-wrap:nowrap}
.marq{flex:1;min-width:0;display:flex;overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent);mask:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent)}
.marq-track{display:flex!important;flex:0 0 auto;flex-wrap:nowrap!important;white-space:nowrap;padding-right:12px!important;animation:marq 32s linear infinite}
.marq:hover .marq-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes marq{to{transform:translateX(-100%)}}
@media (max-width:760px){.routes .wrap{display:block}.routes span{margin-bottom:8px}.marq{margin:0 -20px}}

/* 8-step journey with a progress line */
.journey{--p:0;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:28px 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;position:relative}
.journey::before,.journey::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:3px;border-radius:3px}
.journey::before{right:0;background:var(--rule)}
.journey::after{width:calc(var(--p)*100%);background:linear-gradient(90deg,#E8A33D,#F2C26D);transition:width .15s linear}
.journey li{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:16px;padding:18px 18px 16px;position:relative;transition:border-color .3s,transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s}
.journey li .n{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}
.journey li .tag{float:right;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--tint-ink);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:6px;padding:1px 7px}
html[data-theme="dark"] .journey li .tag{color:#E8A33D}
.journey h3{font-size:1.06rem;margin:14px 0 6px;clear:both}
.journey p{margin:0;font-size:.93rem;color:var(--muted)}
.journey li.on{border-color:#E8A33D;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 26px -20px rgba(232,163,61,.9)}
.journey li.on .n{color:var(--text);font-weight:600}
@media (max-width:960px){.journey{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:560px){
 .journey{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:0 0 0 22px;gap:12px}
 .journey::before,.journey::after{top:0;bottom:0;left:6px;right:auto;width:3px;height:auto}
 .journey::after{height:calc(var(--p)*100%);width:3px;background:linear-gradient(#E8A33D,#F2C26D);transition:height .15s linear}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.journey li{transition:none}}

/* "What we help with" cards */
.wgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px}
@media (max-width:960px){.wgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:600px){.wgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.wcard{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:18px;padding:24px 22px 20px;min-height:250px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;color:#F6F4EF;background:#0F2A43;isolation:isolate}
.wcard::before{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:-1;right:-26px;top:-26px;width:128px;height:118px;background:#E8A33D;clip-path:polygon(50% 0,100% 100%,0 100%);opacity:.95;transition:transform .7s var(--ease)}
.wcard::after{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:-1;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(90% 70% at 0% 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.09),transparent 60%)}
.wcard:hover::before{transform:translate(-8px,8px) rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08)}
.wc2{background:#163756}.wc2::before{clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 100%)}
.wc3{background:#F1E3C8;color:#0F2A43}.wc3::before{background:#0F2A43}
.wc4{background:#4A5D70}.wc4::before{clip-path:circle(50% at 60% 70%)}
.wc5{background:#E8A33D;color:#0F2A43}.wc5::before{background:#0F2A43;clip-path:polygon(25% 0,100% 0,100% 100%,0 100%)}
.wc6{background:#0B1F33}.wc6::before{clip-path:polygon(50% 0,100% 50%,50% 100%,0 50%)}
.wc-n{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;opacity:.75}
.wc-k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;margin:10px 0 2px;opacity:.85}
.wcard h3{font-size:1.45rem;margin:0 0 8px;color:inherit}
.wc-d{font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 16px;opacity:.88;max-width:34ch}
.wc-chips{margin-top:auto;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px}
.wc-chips a{font-size:.83rem;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);border-radius:999px;padding:5px 11px;backdrop-filter:blur(4px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(4px);transition:background .2s,border-color .2s}
.wc-chips a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.24);border-color:currentColor}
.wc3 .wc-chips a,.wc5 .wc-chips a{background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);border-color:rgba(15,42,67,.25)}
.wc3 .wc-chips a:hover,.wc5 .wc-chips a:hover{background:#fff}

/* trust badges */
.trust{list-style:none;margin:20px 0 0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
.trust li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:12px;padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem}
.trust li .mi{width:22px;height:22px;color:#1F7A4D;flex:0 0 auto}
html[data-theme="dark"] .trust li .mi{color:#5FD08F}
@media (max-width:420px){.trust{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* header call button */
.nav-call{display:none}
@media (min-width:1101px){.nav-call{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text);text-decoration:none;margin-right:10px;padding:8px 10px;border-radius:10px}.nav-call:hover{background:var(--paper-2)}.nav-call svg{width:18px;height:18px}}

/* success screen after a call-back request */
.card.is-done>*:not(.done-panel){display:none!important}
.done-panel{text-align:center;padding:18px 6px 6px;animation:donein .5s var(--ease)}
@keyframes donein{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}}
.done-check{width:64px;height:64px;margin:0 auto 12px;display:block}
.done-check circle{fill:none;stroke:#1F7A4D;stroke-width:3;stroke-dasharray:151;stroke-dashoffset:151;animation:draw .6s var(--ease) forwards}
.done-check path{fill:none;stroke:#1F7A4D;stroke-width:3.5;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-dasharray:40;stroke-dashoffset:40;animation:draw .4s var(--ease) .45s forwards}
@keyframes draw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
.done-panel h3{margin:0 0 4px;font-size:1.3rem}
.done-next{text-align:left;margin:18px 0;padding:0;list-style:none;counter-reset:dn;display:grid;gap:8px}
.done-next li{counter-increment:dn;position:relative;padding:3px 0 0 38px;min-height:28px;font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.45;color:var(--muted)}
.done-next li::before{content:counter(dn);position:absolute;left:0;top:0;display:grid;place-items:center;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--paper-2);color:var(--text);font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem}
.done-next b{color:var(--text)}
.done-cta{display:flex;gap:8px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hx-badges li,.marq-track,.scroll-cue i{animation:none}.done-check circle,.done-check path{animation:none;stroke-dashoffset:0}}

.hx-copy,.hx>*{min-width:0}.hx-kicker{white-space:normal;overflow-wrap:anywhere}
@media (max-width:960px){.hx-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)!important}.hx-grid>*{min-width:0}}

/* ===== v18: overlap fixes + smoother motion ===== */
/* forms: inputs line up even when a label wraps; no empty error gaps */
.row2{align-items:end}
.err:empty{display:none}
.field input:not([type=checkbox]):not([type=radio]),.field select{height:52px;box-sizing:border-box}
.field select{text-overflow:ellipsis}
/* hero badges: float only where there is room outside the card */
@media (min-width:1200px){
 .hx-badges .b1{top:-50px;left:-26px}
 .hx-badges .b2{top:auto;bottom:-58px;right:24px}
 .hx-badges .b3{bottom:-58px;left:24px}
 .hx-badges .b4{top:-50px;bottom:auto;left:auto;right:30px}

}
@media (max-width:1199px){
 .hx-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:0 0 14px;padding:0}
 .hx-badges li{position:static;flex:0 0 auto;animation:none;box-shadow:none}
}
@media (max-width:960px){.hx-badges{flex-wrap:nowrap;overflow-x:auto;margin:0 -20px 14px;padding:4px 20px 6px}}
/* floating buttons step aside over forms and the footer */
.fab,.ascent-launch{transition:transform .4s var(--ease),opacity .3s ease}
body.fabs-away .fab,body.fabs-away .ascent-launch{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px) scale(.92);pointer-events:none}
@media (min-width:761px){
 body.fabs-mini .ascent-launch{padding:8px}
 body.fabs-mini .ascent-l-text{display:none}
}
/* smoother scrolling and paint */
.transition-all-fix,.btn,.chip{transition-property:background-color,border-color,color,box-shadow,transform}
.hero .orb{will-change:transform}
.marq-track{will-change:transform}
.hx-badges li{will-change:transform}
.reveal{transition:opacity .6s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease)}
section[id],[id].tool-sec,.ex-stack>[id]{scroll-margin-top:96px}
@media (hover:none){.wcard:hover::before{transform:none}.journey li.on{transform:none}}
img{height:auto}
/* scrolled header: near-solid so page content never shows through or looks overlapped */
.site-header.scrolled::before{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--surface) 92%,transparent);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
/* compact floating buttons where content runs to the screen edge */
@media (min-width:761px) and (max-width:1299px){
 .ascent-launch{padding:7px!important}
 .ascent-launch .ascent-l-text{display:none}
 .fab{width:50px;height:50px;right:22px}
 .has-ascent .fab{bottom:80px}
 .fab svg{width:26px;height:26px}
}
/* mobile: no blank strip under the footer; dock steps aside over forms and footer */
@media (max-width:760px){
 body{padding-bottom:0}
 .site-footer{padding-bottom:calc(96px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px))}
 .dock{transition:transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-spring),opacity .3s ease}
 body.fabs-away .dock{opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
}
/* scrolled header: full-width bar so nothing peeks above it */

.site-header.scrolled::before{inset:0!important;border-radius:0!important;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);box-shadow:0 8px 24px -18px rgba(15,42,67,.45)}
.site-header.scrolled .scroll-progress{left:0;right:0;bottom:0;border-radius:0}

/* ===== v19: remarkable bits (crumple, never-say list) ===== */
.kicker-mono{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--tint-ink);margin:0 0 10px}
html[data-theme="dark"] .kicker-mono{color:#E8A33D}
.link-btn{background:none;border:0;padding:6px 0;margin-top:10px;font:inherit;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;cursor:pointer}
.link-btn:hover{color:var(--text)}

.cow{background:var(--paper-2)}
.cow-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.cow-copy h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.8rem);line-height:1.05;margin:0 0 14px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.cow-foot{margin-top:18px;max-width:42ch}
.cow-stage{position:relative;min-height:400px;display:grid;place-items:center;perspective:900px}
.paper{position:relative;width:min(100%,400px);background:#FBFAF6;color:#0F2A43;border-radius:6px;padding:22px 22px 20px;
 box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(15,42,67,.06),0 22px 40px -26px rgba(15,42,67,.55);
 background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(transparent 0 31px,rgba(15,42,67,.07) 31px 32px);transform-origin:50% 60%;transform:rotate(-1.5deg);transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.paper:hover{transform:rotate(0)}
.paper::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;
 background:conic-gradient(from 20deg at 40% 45%,rgba(15,42,67,.0),rgba(15,42,67,.18),rgba(15,42,67,0) 12%,rgba(15,42,67,.14) 24%,rgba(15,42,67,0) 33%,rgba(15,42,67,.2) 47%,rgba(15,42,67,0) 58%,rgba(15,42,67,.16) 71%,rgba(15,42,67,0) 82%,rgba(15,42,67,.18) 93%,rgba(15,42,67,0))}
.paper-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;margin-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1.5px solid #0F2A43;padding-bottom:8px}
.paper-stamp{border:2px solid #C2410C;color:#C2410C;border-radius:6px;padding:1px 8px;transform:rotate(-8deg);font-weight:700}
.paper label{display:grid;gap:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:12px}
.paper select,.paper input{height:50px;border:1px solid rgba(15,42,67,.25);border-radius:10px;padding:0 12px;font:inherit;background:#fff;color:#0F2A43}
.paper-err{color:#B3261E;font-size:.85rem;margin:-4px 0 8px;min-height:0}
.paper-err:empty{display:none}
.paper.is-new{animation:paperIn .45s var(--ease)}
@keyframes paperIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px) rotate(-4deg)}}
.bin{position:absolute;right:6%;bottom:2%;width:64px;height:64px;color:var(--muted);opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px);transition:opacity .3s,transform .3s var(--ease)}
.is-crumpling .bin{opacity:1;transform:none}
.is-binned .bin{animation:binHit .4s var(--ease)}
@keyframes binHit{30%{transform:rotate(-10deg) scale(1.08)}60%{transform:rotate(6deg)}}
.is-crumpling .paper{animation:crumple 1.1s cubic-bezier(.55,.05,.4,1) forwards;pointer-events:none}
.is-crumpling .paper::after{animation:creases 1.1s forwards}
.is-crumpling .paper>*{animation:inkOut .35s forwards}
@keyframes inkOut{to{opacity:0}}
@keyframes creases{20%{opacity:.9}100%{opacity:1}}
@keyframes crumple{
 0%{transform:rotate(-1.5deg)}
 25%{transform:scale(.86,.8) rotate(-7deg) skewX(4deg);border-radius:18px;clip-path:polygon(4% 6%,30% 0,58% 5%,96% 0,100% 40%,95% 72%,100% 100%,62% 95%,30% 100%,0 94%,5% 60%,0 30%)}
 55%{transform:scale(.42) rotate(120deg);border-radius:46%;clip-path:polygon(12% 18%,40% 4%,70% 10%,94% 30%,88% 62%,96% 84%,64% 96%,34% 92%,8% 80%,14% 50%)}
 75%{transform:translate(18%,-30%) scale(.22) rotate(260deg);border-radius:50%;clip-path:polygon(15% 20%,45% 6%,78% 14%,96% 44%,84% 80%,50% 96%,18% 84%,6% 52%)}
 100%{transform:translate(110%,70%) scale(.14) rotate(420deg);border-radius:50%;opacity:0;clip-path:polygon(15% 20%,45% 6%,78% 14%,96% 44%,84% 80%,50% 96%,18% 84%,6% 52%)}}
.doors{width:min(100%,460px);background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:18px;padding:24px;box-shadow:0 22px 40px -28px rgba(15,42,67,.5);animation:paperIn .5s var(--ease)}
.doors h3{font-size:1.6rem;margin:0 0 12px}
.door-list{list-style:none;margin:0 0 18px;padding:0;counter-reset:dr;display:grid;gap:10px}
.door-list li{counter-increment:dr;position:relative;padding:10px 12px 10px 48px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--paper-2);opacity:0;animation:doorIn .45s var(--ease) var(--d) forwards}
.door-list li::before{content:counter(dr);position:absolute;left:12px;top:10px;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:8px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#E8A33D;color:#0F2A43;font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem}
.door-list b{display:block;color:var(--text);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.35}
.door-list span{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.87rem;line-height:1.45;margin-top:2px}
@keyframes doorIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-10px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.doors-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.card-tip{margin:10px 0 0;color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width:960px){.cow-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:26px}.cow-stage{min-height:0}}
@media (max-width:560px){.doors-cta .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}.bin{display:none}}

.never{background:#0F2A43;color:#F6F4EF}
.never h2{color:#F6F4EF;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.6rem);margin:0 0 26px}
.never .kicker-mono{color:#E8A33D}
.never-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:0}
.never-list li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:28px;align-items:baseline;padding:20px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(246,244,239,.16)}
.never-list li:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(246,244,239,.16)}
.never-list s{-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;text-decoration:none;font-family:var(--head);font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2.2vw,1.55rem);font-weight:600;color:#C9D2DC;
 background:linear-gradient(#E8A33D,#E8A33D) 0 56%/0% 3px no-repeat;transition:background-size .8s var(--ease) .15s,color .6s .4s}
.never-list li.in s{background-size:100% 3px;color:rgba(201,210,220,.6)}
.never-list li span{color:#F6F4EF;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.5;opacity:.0;transform:translateX(-8px);transition:opacity .5s .7s,transform .5s var(--ease) .7s}
.never-list li.in span{opacity:1;transform:none}
.never-foot{margin:22px 0 0;color:#C9D2DC}.never-foot a{color:#E8A33D}
@media (max-width:760px){.never-list li{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px;padding:16px 0}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.never-list s{background-size:100% 3px}.never-list li span{opacity:1;transform:none}.door-list li{opacity:1;animation:none}}
.paper select,.paper input{background:#fff!important;color:#0F2A43!important;border-color:rgba(15,42,67,.25)!important}
.paper input::placeholder{color:#6B7A89}
.paper .btn-navy{background:#0F2A43!important;color:#F6F4EF!important}
/* phone dock: solid enough that text behind it never reads through */
.dock{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--surface) 94%,transparent)!important;-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px)!important;backdrop-filter:blur(8px)!important;border:1px solid var(--rule)}

/* ===== v20: running "We guide you through" bar above the header ===== */
.topbar{background:#0F2A43;color:#F6F4EF;font-size:.86rem;position:relative;z-index:51}
.topbar-in{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;height:38px}
.topbar-l{flex:0 0 auto;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.02em;color:#0F2A43;background:#E8A33D;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:6px;white-space:nowrap}
.topbar .marq{-webkit-mask:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 4%,#000 96%,transparent);mask:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 4%,#000 96%,transparent)}
.topbar .marq-track{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;gap:0;animation-duration:46s}
.topbar li{font-weight:500;color:#F6F4EF;white-space:nowrap}
.topbar li::after{content:"";display:inline-block;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:#E8A33D;margin:0 16px;vertical-align:middle;transform:translateY(-1px)}
html[data-theme="dark"] .topbar{background:#08192A;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
@media (max-width:760px){.topbar-in{height:34px;gap:10px}.topbar-l{font-size:.68rem;padding:2px 8px}.topbar{font-size:.8rem}.topbar .marq-track{animation-duration:38s}}
@media (max-width:380px){.topbar-l{display:none}}

/* ===== v21: clickable top bar + exam calendar ===== */
.topbar a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
.topbar-l{transition:background-color .2s}
.topbar-l:hover{background:#F3C47A}
.topbar li a{display:inline-block;padding:4px 2px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:500;color:#F6F4EF;transition:color .2s}
.topbar li a:hover,.topbar li a:focus-visible{color:#E8A33D;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.topbar li a.hot{color:#E8A33D;font-weight:600}
.topbar li a.dt b{color:#0F2A43;background:#E8A33D;border-radius:4px;padding:0 6px;margin-right:6px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600}
.topbar .marq:focus-within .marq-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.cal-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}
.cal-grid .table-wrap{margin:0}
.cal-grid caption{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--text);text-align:left;padding:0 0 8px}
.cal-grid td:nth-child(3){white-space:normal;min-width:150px}
.cal-st{display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--rule);color:var(--muted)}
.cal-open,.cal-on{background:#E6F4EC;border-color:#B9DDC8;color:#1F6B44}
.cal-up{background:#FDF3E1;border-color:#F0D49F;color:#8A5A12}
.cal-closed,.cal-done{background:var(--paper-2);color:var(--muted)}
.cal-na{background:transparent;border-style:dashed}
html[data-theme="dark"] .cal-open,html[data-theme="dark"] .cal-on{background:rgba(31,122,77,.22);border-color:rgba(31,122,77,.5);color:#8FD9AE}
html[data-theme="dark"] .cal-up{background:rgba(232,163,61,.16);border-color:rgba(232,163,61,.45);color:#F3C47A}
@media (max-width:1100px){.cal-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.cal-grid td:first-child{width:22%}.cal-grid td:nth-child(2){width:24%}.cal-grid td:last-child{width:120px}