/*
 * LatiMeets - design system
 * Palette: deep plum surfaces, ember/crimson accents, warm cream content bands.
 */

:root {
    /* Color tokens */
    --plum-900: #26081F;
    --plum-800: #330B29;
    --plum-700: #441134;
    --plum-600: #581843;
    --plum-500: #6E2154;

    --ember-600: #D9480F;
    --ember-500: #F2601F;
    --ember-400: #FF8A3D;
    --ember-300: #FFB03A;
    --crimson-700: #A20F23;
    --crimson-600: #C8102E;

    --cream-50: #FFFBF5;
    --cream-100: #FDF4E8;
    --cream-200: #F4E3D2;

    --ink-900: #2A1020;
    --ink-700: #4A2A3C;
    --ink-500: #6B4659;

    --on-plum: #FFF3E6;
    --on-plum-muted: #E7C9D8;

    /* Typography */
    --font-display: "Playfair Display", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    --font-body: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

    --fs-h1: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 3.6rem);
    --fs-h2: clamp(1.6rem, 4.2vw, 2.5rem);
    --fs-h3: clamp(1.12rem, 2.2vw, 1.375rem);
    --fs-body: 1rem;
    --fs-lead: clamp(1.02rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem);
    --fs-small: 0.875rem;

    /* Layout */
    --container: 1200px;
    --gutter: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 2rem);
    --radius-sm: 10px;
    --radius-md: 18px;
    --radius-lg: 26px;
    --radius-pill: 999px;

    --shadow-soft: 0 14px 34px rgba(38, 8, 31, .18);
    --shadow-card: 0 18px 44px rgba(38, 8, 31, .28);
    --glow-ember: 0 0 0 3px rgba(242, 96, 31, .22), 0 10px 30px rgba(200, 16, 46, .38);

    --header-bottom: 64px;
}

/* ============================================
   OVERFLOW PREVENTION - Safety Net
   ============================================ */

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

img, video, iframe, embed, object, svg {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

[class*="grid"] > *,
[class*="flex"] > * {
    min-width: 0;
}

pre, code, .code-block, [class*="code"] {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

pre code,
.code-block code {
    display: block;
    min-width: 0;
}

.table-wrapper,
[class*="table-"] {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

p, li, td, th {
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

details {
    height: fit-content;
}

:where(p, li, blockquote, figcaption, dd, .prose, .seo-text, article)
  a:not([class]) {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 0.15em;
}

input, textarea, select {
    max-width: 100%;
}

section {
    overflow: clip;
}

/* ============================================
   BASE
   ============================================ */

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--plum-800);
    color: var(--on-plum);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-body);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0 0 .6em;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }

p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }

a { color: var(--ember-400); }
a:hover { color: var(--ember-300); }

ul, ol { margin: 0 0 1.2em; padding-left: 1.25rem; }
li { margin-bottom: .45em; }

:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--ember-300);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px; height: 1px;
    padding: 0; margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    background: var(--ember-500);
    color: #fff;
    padding: .75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus {
    left: 0;
}

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

/* ============================================
   SECTION SHELLS
   ============================================ */

.section {
    position: relative;
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5.5rem);
}
.section--plum { background: var(--plum-800); color: var(--on-plum); }
.section--plum-deep { background: var(--plum-900); color: var(--on-plum); }
.section--cream { background: var(--cream-50); color: var(--ink-900); }
.section--ember {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--crimson-600) 0%, var(--ember-500) 55%, var(--ember-400) 100%);
    color: #fff;
}
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem); }

.section--cream h1, .section--cream h2, .section--cream h3 { color: var(--plum-700); }
.section--cream p { color: var(--ink-700); }
.section--cream a:not([class]) { color: var(--crimson-700); }
.section--cream a:not([class]):hover { color: var(--ember-600); }

.wave {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    line-height: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}
.wave svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: clamp(34px, 5vw, 70px); }
.wave--top { top: -1px; }
.wave--bottom { bottom: -1px; transform: scaleY(-1); }
.wave--cream { color: var(--cream-50); }
.wave--plum { color: var(--plum-800); }
.wave--plum-deep { color: var(--plum-900); }
.wave--ember { color: var(--ember-500); }

.sec-head { max-width: 46rem; margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); }
.sec-head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.sec-head__kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    margin: 0 0 .6rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ember-500);
}
.section--cream .sec-head__kicker { color: var(--crimson-600); }
.sec-head__spark { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--ember-500); }
.sec-head__title { margin-bottom: .4em; }
.sec-head__lead { font-size: var(--fs-lead); margin: 0; }

.prose { max-width: 48rem; }
.prose--wide { max-width: 62rem; }

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS (bot-hidden CTA)
   ============================================ */

.cta-wrap { display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.cta-wrap--block { display: flex; width: 100%; align-items: stretch; }
.cta-note {
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    color: var(--on-plum-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}
.section--cream .cta-note { color: var(--ink-500); }

.btn {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .55rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: .85rem 1.6rem;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, background-color .22s ease;
}
.btn__label { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.btn__flame { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; }

.btn--primary {
    background: linear-gradient(95deg, var(--crimson-700), var(--crimson-600) 45%, var(--ember-500));
    color: #FFF3E6;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-ember);
    animation: ember-pulse 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.btn--primary:hover,
.btn--primary:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 176, 58, .3), 0 16px 38px rgba(200, 16, 46, .5);
}

.btn--light {
    background: var(--cream-50);
    color: var(--crimson-700);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(38, 8, 31, .3);
}
.btn--light:hover, .btn--light:focus-visible { transform: translateY(-2px); background: #fff; }

.btn--ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--crimson-600);
    border: 2px solid var(--crimson-600);
}
.btn--ghost:hover, .btn--ghost:focus-visible {
    background: var(--crimson-600);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
:is(.section--plum, .section--plum-deep, .section--ember) .btn--ghost {
    color: var(--ember-300);
    border-color: var(--ember-300);
}
.profile-card .btn--ghost {
    color: var(--crimson-600);
    border-color: var(--crimson-600);
}

.btn--outline {
    background: rgba(255, 243, 230, .06);
    color: var(--on-plum);
    border: 2px solid var(--ember-500);
}
.btn--outline:hover, .btn--outline:focus-visible { background: var(--ember-500); color: #fff; }

.btn--sm { min-height: 44px; padding: .55rem 1.1rem; font-size: .9rem; }
.btn--lg { padding: 1.05rem 2.2rem; font-size: 1.08rem; min-height: 56px; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

@keyframes ember-pulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(242, 96, 31, .22), 0 10px 30px rgba(200, 16, 46, .38); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(242, 96, 31, .10), 0 14px 36px rgba(200, 16, 46, .5); }
}

/* ============================================
   HEADER + NAV
   ============================================ */

.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    background: var(--plum-900);
}
.site-header__inner {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: .5rem var(--gutter);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
}
.header-braid {
    display: block;
    height: 10px;
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ember-300) 0 6px, transparent 6px 14px) center/auto 3px no-repeat,
        repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-600) 0 8px, var(--ember-600) 8px 16px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 176, 58, .5);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(38, 8, 31, .6);
}

.site-brand {
    justify-self: center;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: .25rem .25rem;
}
.site-brand__text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 5vw, 2rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    background: linear-gradient(92deg, var(--crimson-600) 0%, var(--ember-500) 55%, var(--ember-300) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.site-brand:focus-visible { outline-offset: 2px; }

.nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    min-height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    padding: .4rem .6rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 176, 58, .35);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--on-plum);
    font: inherit;
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle__bars { display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.nav-toggle__bars span {
    display: block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ember-400);
    transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

.site-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-bottom);
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: auto;
    background: var(--plum-900);
    padding: 1.25rem var(--gutter) 2rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: none;
    z-index: 99;
}
.site-nav.is-open { display: block; }
.site-nav__list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; padding: 0; }
.site-nav__list li { margin: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 176, 58, .18); }
.site-nav__list a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 48px;
    color: var(--on-plum);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.site-nav__list a:hover { color: var(--ember-300); }
.site-nav__cta { display: block; }

.header-actions { justify-self: end; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.header-actions .header-cta { display: none; }

body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */

.site-footer {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--plum-900);
    color: var(--on-plum);
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem) 0 2rem;
    overflow: clip;
}
.site-footer__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--gutter);
    text-align: center;
}
.site-brand--footer { justify-self: center; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.site-footer__tagline { color: var(--on-plum-muted); max-width: 34rem; margin-inline: auto; }
.site-footer__nav ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.25rem 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .4rem 1.4rem;
}
.site-footer__nav a {
    color: var(--on-plum);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .95rem;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: .4rem 0;
}
.site-footer__nav a:hover { color: var(--ember-300); text-decoration: underline; }
.site-footer__legal { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--on-plum-muted); margin: 0; }
.site-footer__flames { position: absolute; bottom: 0; width: clamp(130px, 22vw, 220px); opacity: .5; z-index: 1; }
.site-footer__flames--left { left: -24px; }
.site-footer__flames--right { right: -24px; transform: scaleX(-1); }

/* ============================================
   ORNAMENTS
   ============================================ */

.flame-cluster { display: block; pointer-events: none; }
.flame-cluster--right { transform: scaleX(-1); }
.flame-cluster__tongue { transform-origin: 50% 100%; animation: flicker 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.flame-cluster__tongue--b { animation-duration: 3.1s; animation-delay: -.6s; }
.flame-cluster__tongue--c { animation-duration: 2.4s; animation-delay: -1.2s; }

@keyframes flicker {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1, 1); opacity: .92; }
    40%      { transform: scale(1.04, 1.07); opacity: 1; }
    70%      { transform: scale(.97, .95); opacity: .85; }
}

.fan-rosette { color: var(--ember-500); display: block; }
.ornament-divider { width: 20px; height: 70px; color: currentColor; flex: none; }
.fan-flame-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; display: block; }

.glyph { display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; }
.glyph--flame { color: var(--ember-500); }

/* ============================================
   HERO (shared across pages)
   ============================================ */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    background: var(--plum-800);
    color: var(--on-plum);
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 5rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 10vw, 6rem);
    overflow: clip;
}
.hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 72% 28%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(38, 8, 31, .92) 0%, rgba(38, 8, 31, .55) 45%, rgba(38, 8, 31, .9) 100%);
}
.hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
.hero__content { max-width: 34rem; }
.hero__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ember-300);
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.hero__title { margin-bottom: .5em; text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(38, 8, 31, .7); }
.hero__lead { font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: #FFEEDC; }
.hero__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; }
.hero__list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: .6rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #FFEEDC;
}
.hero__list li::before {
    content: "";
    flex: none;
    width: 1.1rem;
    height: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: .35rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, var(--ember-300), var(--crimson-600));
}
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.hero__flames {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    width: clamp(120px, 20vw, 230px);
    opacity: .85;
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero__flames--left { left: -20px; }
.hero__flames--right { right: -20px; transform: scaleX(-1); }

.online-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    padding: .5rem .95rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(38, 8, 31, .72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 176, 58, .55);
    color: #FFEEDC;
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.online-chip__dot {
    width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #44D07B;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(68, 208, 123, .25);
    animation: ping 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ping {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(68, 208, 123, .25); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(68, 208, 123, .12); }
}

/* ============================================
   TRUST CHIPS / ACTIVITY STRIP
   ============================================ */

.trust-chips {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .55rem .8rem;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.trust-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .4rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: .4rem .8rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(255, 243, 230, .1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 176, 58, .45);
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFEEDC;
}
.trust-chip svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--ember-300); flex: none; }
.section--cream .trust-chip {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: var(--cream-200);
    color: var(--plum-700);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(38, 8, 31, .08);
}
.section--cream .trust-chip svg { color: var(--crimson-600); }

.activity-strip {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 2rem) clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--crimson-700), var(--crimson-600) 45%, var(--ember-500));
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px rgba(255, 176, 58, .35), var(--shadow-card);
    color: #fff;
}
.activity-strip__list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .75rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.activity-strip__item { margin: 0; text-align: center; }
.activity-strip__value {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: #FFF3E6;
}
.activity-strip__label { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: #FFEEDC; }
.activity-strip__sep { display: none; margin: 0; color: rgba(255, 233, 210, .8); }
.activity-strip__caption {
    margin: 1rem 0 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: #FFEEDC;
}

/* ============================================
   STEPS
   ============================================ */

.step-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2rem);
}
.step-list__item {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--cream-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.section--plum .step-list__item,
.section--plum-deep .step-list__item {
    background: var(--plum-700);
    border-color: rgba(255, 176, 58, .3);
}
.step-list__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px;
    left: 1.25rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--plum-700), var(--plum-600));
    border: 2px solid var(--ember-500);
    color: var(--ember-300);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.step-list__icon { margin: .5rem 0 .75rem; }
.step-list__title { margin-bottom: .4em; }
.step-list__text { margin: 0; }

/* ============================================
   BENEFIT TILES / GRIDS
   ============================================ */

.grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}

.benefit-tile {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--cream-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.benefit-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(200, 16, 46, .18); }
.benefit-tile__icon { margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.benefit-tile__title { margin-bottom: .35em; color: var(--plum-700); }
.benefit-tile__text { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-700); }

/* ============================================
   PROFILE CARDS + CAROUSEL
   ============================================ */

.carousel { position: relative; }
.carousel__frame { position: relative; padding-inline: clamp(0px, 3vw, 54px); }
.carousel__bracket {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: clamp(70px, 9vw, 120px);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--plum-700);
    opacity: .45;
    display: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.carousel__bracket--left { left: -34px; }
.carousel__bracket--right { right: -34px; }

.carousel__track {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: .25rem .25rem 1rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.carousel__slide {
    flex: 0 0 min(78%, 300px);
    margin: 0;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
}

.profile-card {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--cream-50);
    border: 3px solid var(--plum-700);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(38, 8, 31, .35), 0 0 0 4px rgba(242, 96, 31, .22);
    transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.profile-card:hover,
.profile-card:focus-within {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.012);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(38, 8, 31, .45), 0 0 0 5px rgba(255, 176, 58, .4);
}
.profile-card__media { position: relative; line-height: 0; }
.profile-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(230px, 46vw, 300px);
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: 50% 24%;
}
.profile-card__status {
    position: absolute;
    left: .65rem;
    bottom: .65rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .4rem;
    padding: .3rem .7rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(38, 8, 31, .85);
    color: #FFEEDC;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.profile-card__status::before {
    content: "";
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #44D07B;
}
.profile-card__body { padding: 1rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .45rem; flex: 1; }
.profile-card__location {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--plum-700);
}
.profile-card__interest { margin: 0 0 .5rem; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink-700); }
.profile-card__body .cta-wrap { margin-top: auto; }

.carousel__controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: .5rem;
}
.carousel__arrow {
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 243, 230, .7);
    background: rgba(38, 8, 31, .35);
    color: #FFF3E6;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.carousel__arrow svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.carousel__arrow:hover { background: rgba(38, 8, 31, .65); transform: scale(1.06); }
.carousel__arrow[disabled] { opacity: 1; border-color: rgba(255, 243, 230, .3); color: rgba(255, 243, 230, .45); cursor: default; }
.carousel__dots { display: flex; gap: .5rem; }
.carousel__dot {
    width: 11px; height: 11px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(38, 8, 31, .3);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.carousel__dot.is-active { background: var(--crimson-700); transform: scale(1.2); }

.section--cream .carousel__arrow {
    border-color: var(--plum-700);
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--plum-700);
}
.section--cream .carousel__bracket { color: var(--crimson-600); }

/* ============================================
   CHAT BUBBLES / TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================ */

.chat-list { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2rem); }

.chat-bubble { margin: 0; max-width: 32rem; }
.chat-bubble--right { margin-left: auto; }
.chat-bubble__quote {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem 1.1rem 2.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: #FFF3E6;
}
.chat-bubble__quote p { margin: 0; }
.chat-bubble__mark {
    position: absolute;
    left: .75rem;
    top: .35rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(255, 243, 230, .6);
}
.chat-bubble--ember .chat-bubble__quote { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ember-600), var(--ember-500)); }
.chat-bubble--plum .chat-bubble__quote { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--plum-600), var(--plum-700)); }
.chat-bubble--crimson .chat-bubble__quote { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-700), var(--crimson-600)); }
.chat-bubble__quote::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px;
    width: 0; height: 0;
    border: 12px solid transparent;
}
.chat-bubble--left .chat-bubble__quote::after { left: 26px; border-top-color: var(--ember-500); border-bottom: 0; }
.chat-bubble--left.chat-bubble--plum .chat-bubble__quote::after { border-top-color: var(--plum-700); }
.chat-bubble--left.chat-bubble--crimson .chat-bubble__quote::after { border-top-color: var(--crimson-600); }
.chat-bubble--right .chat-bubble__quote::after { right: 26px; border-top-color: var(--plum-700); border-bottom: 0; }
.chat-bubble--right.chat-bubble--ember .chat-bubble__quote::after { border-top-color: var(--ember-500); }
.chat-bubble--right.chat-bubble--crimson .chat-bubble__quote::after { border-top-color: var(--crimson-600); }

.chat-bubble__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .65rem;
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink-700);
}
.section--plum .chat-bubble__meta,
.section--plum-deep .chat-bubble__meta { color: var(--on-plum-muted); }
.chat-bubble--right .chat-bubble__meta { justify-content: flex-end; flex-direction: row-reverse; }
.chat-bubble__avatar {
    width: 54px; height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--ember-500);
    flex: none;
}

/* ============================================
   TRUST BADGES
   ============================================ */

.badge-row {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(135px, 1fr));
    gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
    text-align: center;
}
.badge-tile { margin: 0; }
.badge-tile__shield { display: block; }
.badge-tile__shield svg {
    width: clamp(62px, 14vw, 84px);
    height: auto;
    margin-inline: auto;
    transition: transform .2s ease, filter .2s ease;
}
.badge-tile:hover .badge-tile__shield svg {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(242, 96, 31, .5));
}
.badge-tile__title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: .6rem 0 .25rem;
}
.badge-tile__text { font-size: .85rem; margin: 0; }

/* ============================================
   TABLES
   ============================================ */

.table-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.data-table {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 520px;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: .95rem;
    background: var(--plum-700);
    color: var(--on-plum);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.data-table caption {
    caption-side: top;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0 0 .75rem;
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: inherit;
}
.data-table th, .data-table td {
    padding: .85rem 1rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 176, 58, .22);
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.data-table thead th {
    background: linear-gradient(95deg, var(--crimson-700), var(--ember-600));
    color: #FFF3E6;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .88rem;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.data-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: rgba(255, 243, 230, .05); }
.data-table tbody th[scope="row"] { font-weight: 600; color: #FFF3E6; }
.data-table__fan { display: inline-block; width: 20px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: .5rem; }
.data-table__fan svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.data-table--light {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ink-900);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.data-table--light th, .data-table--light td { border-bottom-color: var(--cream-200); }
.data-table--light tbody th[scope="row"] { color: var(--plum-700); }
.data-table--light tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--cream-100); }

.comparison-wrap { position: relative; padding-top: 1.75rem; }
.comparison-crest {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 30px;
    z-index: 2;
}
.comparison-crest svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.comparison-crest--left { left: 18%; }
.comparison-crest--right { right: 18%; }
.comparison-table { background: #fff; color: var(--ink-900); }
.comparison-table th, .comparison-table td { border-bottom-color: var(--cream-200); }
.comparison-table tbody th[scope="row"] { color: var(--plum-700); }
.comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--cream-100); }
.comparison-table td { text-align: center; }
.comparison-table__ours { background: rgba(255, 176, 58, .16); }
.comparison-table thead .comparison-table__ours { background: linear-gradient(95deg, var(--crimson-600), var(--ember-500)); }
.mark { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.mark--yes { color: var(--crimson-600); }
.mark--no { color: var(--ink-500); }
.mark-text { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-700); }

/* ============================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================ */

.faq {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: start;
    gap: .75rem;
    max-width: 52rem;
}
.faq__item {
    align-self: start;
    background: var(--cream-50);
    border: 1px solid var(--cream-200);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--ember-500);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(38, 8, 31, .08);
}
.faq--plum .faq__item {
    background: var(--plum-700);
    border-color: rgba(255, 176, 58, .3);
    border-left-color: var(--ember-500);
}
.faq__q {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--plum-700);
}
.faq--plum .faq__q { color: #FFF3E6; }
.faq__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__chevron {
    width: 24px; height: 24px;
    flex: none;
    color: var(--crimson-600);
    transition: transform .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.faq--plum .faq__chevron { color: var(--ember-400); }
.faq__item[open] .faq__chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--ember-500); }
.faq__a { padding: 0 1.1rem 1.1rem; }
.faq__a p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-700); }
.faq--plum .faq__a p { color: var(--on-plum-muted); }
.faq__item[open] .faq__a { animation: faq-open .25s ease; }
@keyframes faq-open {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ============================================
   URGENCY BANNER + CTA PANEL
   ============================================ */

.urgency {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 2.25rem);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, var(--crimson-700) 0%, var(--crimson-600) 45%, var(--ember-500) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.urgency__rosette {
    position: absolute;
    left: -60px;
    bottom: -60px;
    width: 180px;
    color: #FFE9D2;
    opacity: .22;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.urgency__body { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.urgency__title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .6rem;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4.5vw, 2rem);
    margin-bottom: .35em;
    color: #fff;
}
.urgency__flame { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: #FFE9D2; animation: flicker 2.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.urgency__text { margin-bottom: .75rem; color: #FFEEDC; }
.urgency__timer { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; gap: .6rem; margin: 0; }
.urgency__timer-label { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: #FFEEDC; }
.urgency__clock {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.9rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    background: rgba(38, 8, 31, .4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: .15rem .7rem;
    color: #FFF3E6;
}
.urgency__cta { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.cta-panel {
    position: relative;
    overflow: clip;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 3.5rem) clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--plum-700), var(--plum-900));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 176, 58, .3);
    text-align: center;
}
.cta-panel__flames { position: absolute; bottom: 0; width: clamp(100px, 18vw, 190px); opacity: .6; }
.cta-panel__flames--left { left: -18px; }
.cta-panel__flames--right { right: -18px; transform: scaleX(-1); }
.cta-panel__body { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 40rem; margin-inline: auto; }
.cta-panel__title { color: #FFF3E6; }
.cta-panel__text { color: var(--on-plum-muted); }
.cta-panel .cta-wrap { align-items: center; margin-inline: auto; }

/* ============================================
   REVEAL ANIMATION
   ============================================ */

.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
}
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--home .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("./assets/971ac62263b8aca284c9a852653fd85e.webp");
}

.hero--guide .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("./assets/fa382a4b8f157f3121fd795d7d59f25b.webp");
    background-position: 82% 32%;
}

.compare-split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: start;
}

.feature-grid {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: clamp(.9rem, 3vw, 1.4rem);
    display: grid;
    gap: .7rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    background: var(--plum-700);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 176, 58, .3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.feature-grid__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .65rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: .6rem .75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(255, 243, 230, .07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 176, 58, .18);
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFF3E6;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.feature-grid__item .fan-flame-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    flex: none;
}

.block-gap { margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 2.75rem); }

@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .compare-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */

@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .carousel__slide { flex-basis: min(58%, 300px); }
    .activity-strip__list { flex-direction: row; justify-content: center; gap: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); }
    .activity-strip__sep { display: block; }
    .activity-strip__item { flex: 1 1 0; }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .step-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .carousel__slide { flex-basis: min(42%, 300px); }
    .hero__content { max-width: 32rem; }
    .cta-wrap--block { width: auto; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .site-header__inner {
        grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
        padding-block: .75rem;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .nav-toggle { display: none; }
    .site-brand { justify-self: start; }
    .site-nav {
        position: static;
        display: block;
        height: auto;
        background: transparent;
        padding: 0;
        overflow: visible;
        justify-self: end;
    }
    .site-nav__list {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.9rem);
        margin: 0;
    }
    .site-nav__list li { border: 0; }
    .site-nav__list a {
        min-height: 40px;
        font-size: .95rem;
        position: relative;
    }
    .site-nav__list a::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 2px;
        height: 2px;
        background: var(--ember-500);
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transform-origin: left;
        transition: transform .22s ease;
    }
    .site-nav__list a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .site-nav__cta { display: none; }
    .header-actions .header-cta { display: inline-flex; }

    .hero { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) clamp(5rem, 9vw, 7.5rem); }
    .hero__bg { background-position: 78% 26%; }
    .hero__scrim {
        background:
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(38, 8, 31, .97) 0%, rgba(38, 8, 31, .9) 38%, rgba(38, 8, 31, .35) 62%, rgba(38, 8, 31, .25) 100%),
            linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(38, 8, 31, .45), rgba(38, 8, 31, .65));
    }
    .hero__content { max-width: 36rem; }

    .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .carousel__slide { flex-basis: calc((100% - 2rem) / 3); }
    .carousel__bracket { display: block; }
    .carousel__frame { padding-inline: 56px; }

    .urgency {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .data-table { font-size: 1rem; }
    .chat-list--split { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); align-items: start; }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .carousel__frame { padding-inline: 72px; }
}

/* ============================================
   GUIDE PAGE
   ============================================ */

.section-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    opacity: .07;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: var(--crimson-600);
}

.hero__reading { margin-left: .25rem; }
.hero__reading svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--ember-300); flex: none; }

.steps-wrap { position: relative; }
.steps-wrap::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 21px;
    width: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--ember-500) 15%, var(--crimson-600) 50%, var(--ember-500) 85%, transparent);
    opacity: .55;
    z-index: 0;
}
.steps-wrap .step-list { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.step-media {
    margin: .9rem 0 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
}
.step-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.mistake-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: .75rem;
}
.mistake-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: .65rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin: 0;
    padding: .9rem 1rem;
    background: var(--plum-700);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 176, 58, .25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.mistake-list li p { margin: 0; color: var(--on-plum-muted); }
.mistake-list li strong { color: #FFF3E6; }
.mistake-list li svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    flex: none;
    margin-top: .15rem;
    transition: color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.mistake-list li:hover svg { color: var(--crimson-600); transform: scale(1.1); }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .step-list--quad { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .steps-wrap::before { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================
   HISPANIC DATING SITES FREE PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--hispanic-free .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("./assets/8b3fab61a3ad23c79c8c1e83e415bf0a.webp");
    background-position: 82% 30%;
}

.free-profiles {
    position: relative;
}
.free-profiles__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.free-profiles__bracket {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: clamp(60px, 9vw, 110px);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #fff;
    opacity: .4;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.free-profiles__bracket--left { left: -20px; }
.free-profiles__bracket--right { right: -20px; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .free-profiles__bracket { display: block; }
}

/* ============================================
   SUCCESS STORIES PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--stories .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("./assets/971ac62263b8aca284c9a852653fd85e.webp");
    background-position: 78% 42%;
}
.hero--stories .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(38, 8, 31, .96) 0%, rgba(38, 8, 31, .88) 45%, rgba(38, 8, 31, .35) 75%, rgba(38, 8, 31, .15) 100%);
}
.hero__fan-ribbon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    height: 14px;
    width: min(100%, 320px);
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(60deg, var(--ember-400) 0 10px, transparent 10px 20px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(-60deg, var(--crimson-600) 0 10px, transparent 10px 20px);
    opacity: .7;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.story-grid-section { position: relative; }
.story-grid { position: relative; padding-inline: 0; }
.story-grid__bracket {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: clamp(70px, 10vw, 130px);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--crimson-600);
    opacity: .35;
    display: none;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.story-grid__bracket--left { left: -40px; }
.story-grid__bracket--right { right: -40px; }

.story-grid__list {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 1.75rem);
}

.story-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border: 3px solid var(--plum-700);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(38, 8, 31, .18), 0 0 0 4px rgba(242, 96, 31, .16);
    transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.012);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(38, 8, 31, .28), 0 0 0 5px rgba(255, 176, 58, .35);
}
.story-card__media { line-height: 0; }
.story-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(240px, 46vw, 300px);
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: 50% 22%;
}
.story-card__body { padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem 1.25rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
.story-card__title { margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--plum-700); }
.story-card__quote {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}
.story-card__quote::before {
    content: "\201C";
    position: absolute;
    left: -.15rem;
    top: -.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: var(--ember-500);
    opacity: .6;
    line-height: 1;
}
.story-card__quote p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-700); font-size: .95rem; }
.story-card__meta { margin: 0; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--crimson-700); }

.story-grid__cta { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.25rem); }

@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .story-grid__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .story-grid__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .story-grid__bracket { display: block; }
    .story-grid { padding-inline: 70px; }
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ PAGE
   ============================================ */

html { scroll-padding-top: 92px; }

.faq__q-text { margin: 0; }

.hero--faq .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("./assets/9d44cc4ea4488ddbe4615717169816b2.webp");
    background-position: 76% 30%;
}
.hero--faq .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(38, 8, 31, .96) 0%, rgba(38, 8, 31, .9) 42%, rgba(38, 8, 31, .32) 72%, rgba(38, 8, 31, .14) 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(38, 8, 31, .35), rgba(38, 8, 31, .7));
}

.hero__jumplinks {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .5rem .7rem;
    margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
    padding: 0;
}
.hero__jumplinks a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 40px;
    padding: .4rem .95rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(255, 243, 230, .1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 176, 58, .45);
    color: #FFEEDC;
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.hero__jumplinks a:hover { background: rgba(255, 176, 58, .24); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.online-chip--count strong { color: #FFF3E6; font-weight: 800; }

.quick-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}
.quick-item { text-align: center; padding: .25rem 0; position: relative; }
.quick-item__icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; margin-inline: auto; display: block; color: var(--crimson-600); }
.quick-item__icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.quick-item p { margin: .7rem 0 0; color: var(--ink-700); }
.quick-item p a { font-weight: 700; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .quick-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .quick-item { padding-inline: 1.4rem; }
    .quick-item:not(:first-child)::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        top: 8%;
        bottom: 8%;
        width: 1px;
        background: var(--plum-500);
        opacity: .35;
    }
    .quick-item:not(:first-child)::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: -4px;
        top: 50%;
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
        background: var(--ember-500);
    }
}

.safety-tips {
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.4rem 0 0;
    padding: 1.3rem 1.3rem 1.3rem 1.7rem;
    background: var(--cream-50);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.safety-tips::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--crimson-600), var(--ember-400));
}
.safety-tips li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: .65rem;
    color: var(--ink-700);
}
.safety-tips li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.safety-tips li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: .42rem;
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    background: var(--ember-500);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.badge-row--faq { margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }

.chat-example-note {
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--on-plum-muted);
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
}

.faq--rail { position: relative; padding-left: 1.5rem; }
.faq--rail::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: .3rem;
    top: .7rem;
    bottom: .7rem;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ember-500), var(--crimson-600));
    opacity: .5;
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.faq--rail .faq__item { position: relative; }
.faq--rail .faq__item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.5rem;
    top: 1.25rem;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ember-500);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--cream-50);
}

.faq-divider { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: var(--ember-400); }

.secondary-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .5rem 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.secondary-links a {
    color: var(--on-plum);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .92rem;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: .2em;
}
.secondary-links a:hover { color: var(--ember-300); }

/* ============================================
   MOTION PREFERENCES
   ============================================ */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: .001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: .001ms !important;
    }
    .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .carousel__track { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}