:root {
  --bg: #f7f4ec;
  --bg-soft: #fffdf9;
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --surface-alt: #f2f7f4;
  --surface-sand: #fff7e7;
  --surface-coral: #fff1ec;
  --surface-blue: #eef6fb;
  --surface-lilac: #f2efff;
  --ink: #17343b;
  --ink-soft: #456068;
  --ink-muted: #647a82;
  --line: #d8e3df;
  --line-strong: #c7d8d1;
  --brand: #2b8c7f;
  --brand-deep: #1f6f66;
  --accent: #ed8b5b;
  --accent-deep: #cf6f43;
  --gold: #f2b84b;
  --shadow-sm: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 52, 59, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 14px 40px rgba(23, 52, 59, 0.09);
  --radius-xs: 10px;
  --radius-sm: 16px;
  --radius-md: 22px;
  --radius-lg: 30px;
  --container: 1180px;
  --space-1: 0.5rem;
  --space-2: 0.85rem;
  --space-3: 1.1rem;
  --space-4: 1.5rem;
  --space-5: 2rem;
  --space-6: 2.8rem;
  --space-7: 4rem;
  --space-8: 5.5rem;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: Inter, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(43,140,127,0.08), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(242,184,75,0.10), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #faf7f0 0%, #f7f4ec 100%);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--brand-deep); text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 2px; }

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important;
  clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
  clip-path: inset(50%);
  height: 1px; width: 1px; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap;
}

.site-wrap { min-height: 100vh; }

.announcement {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-deep), #246d73);
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.announcement a { color: white; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 60;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  background: rgba(255, 253, 249, 0.9);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(199, 216, 209, 0.8);
}

.nav {
  max-width: calc(var(--container) + 3rem);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  min-width: 0;
}

.brand img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
}

.brand-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.08rem;
}

.brand-copy strong {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.brand-copy span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: white;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"] {
  background: rgba(43,140,127,0.10);
  color: var(--brand-deep);
}

.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.78rem 1.15rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), #eca72d);
  color: #2d2a22 !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.nav-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

main .container { padding-top: var(--space-7); padding-bottom: var(--space-7); }

section {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.eyebrow,
.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(43,140,127,0.10);
  color: var(--brand-deep);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pill-row, .chip-row, .stats-row, .button-row, .path-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(320px, 0.95fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.hero-copy,
.hero-visual {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199,216,209,0.78);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.7rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-copy::before,
.hero-visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto auto -40px -40px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(43,140,127,0.12), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1.03;
  margin: 1rem 0 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  max-width: 12ch;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 2vw, 1.32rem);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.hero-small {
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.button-row { margin-top: 1.5rem; }

.button, button.button {
  appearance: none;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.button:hover,
button.button:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

.button-primary {
  color: white;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-deep));
}
.button-secondary {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.button-tertiary {
  color: var(--brand-deep);
  background: rgba(43,140,127,0.10);
}
.button-warning {
  color: #34250d;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f6c65d, #e9aa31);
}

.chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.kicker {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.section-header {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  max-width: 72ch;
}

.section-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.section-lead {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 64ch;
}

.grid-2,
.grid-3,
.grid-4,
.grid-5,
.cards-grid,
.freebie-grid,
.principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.grid-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.freebie-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.principles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }

.card,
.feature-card,
.path-card,
.freebie-card,
.metric-card,
.step-card,
.sign-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  min-width: 0;
}

.card h3,
.feature-card h3,
.path-card h3,
.freebie-card h3,
.metric-card h3,
.step-card h3,
.sign-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.card p,
.feature-card p,
.path-card p,
.freebie-card p,
.metric-card p,
.step-card p,
.sign-card p,
.path-card li { color: var(--ink-soft); }

.path-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.95), rgba(242,247,244,0.92));
}
.path-card ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.05rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.feature-card.tint-green { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface), #f0faf7); }
.feature-card.tint-sand { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface), #fff9ef); }
.feature-card.tint-coral { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface), #fff3ef); }
.feature-card.tint-blue { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface), #eff7fb); }
.feature-card.tint-lilac { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface), #f4f1ff); }

.icon-badge {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(43,140,127,0.12);
  color: var(--brand-deep);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.hero-stack {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-panel {
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(199,216,209,0.9);
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.98), rgba(243,248,244,0.96));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-panel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -40px -40px auto;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(237,139,91,0.14), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-panel img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.hero-panel .mini-title {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-panel .mini-copy {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
}

.hero-note {
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,247,231,0.98), rgba(255,241,230,0.98));
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,201,156,0.75);
  color: #6a4a21;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.metric-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.metric-card span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.inline-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.15rem;
}

.notice,
.callout,
.truth-box,
.info-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.96), rgba(244,248,246,0.94));
}

.truth-box { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff7eb, #fff0e2); border-color: #efd8b7; }
.info-box { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #edf7fb, #f6fbfd); }
.callout { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f3f8f5, #edf7f2); }

.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(33,102,93,0.96), rgba(24,60,67,0.97));
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.2fr) minmax(280px,0.8fr);
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); margin: 0; }
.cta-band .button-secondary { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.24); color: white; }
.cta-band .button-warning { box-shadow: none; }

.footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(199,216,209,0.75);
  background: rgba(255,253,249,0.86);
  padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.2fr) repeat(3, minmax(0,0.9fr));
}

.footer h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
}

.footer p, .footer li, .footer a {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
}

.footer ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.footer-brand {
  max-width: 34ch;
}

.footer-note {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(199,216,209,0.6);
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.page-hero {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 74ch;
  margin-bottom: 2.3rem;
}

.page-hero .section-title { margin: 0; }
.page-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) minmax(280px, 360px);
  gap: 1.4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.sticky-column {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.catalog-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
}

.catalog-card {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  padding: 1.3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--surface);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.catalog-card .meta {
  display: flex; gap: 0.45rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.catalog-card .meta span {
  padding: 0.34rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(43,140,127,0.10);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-deep);
}
.catalog-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-soft); }

.freebie-sheet {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 1.4rem;
}
.freebie-header {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.freebie-sheet h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin: 0;
}
.worksheet-box, .input-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,1), rgba(247,250,248,1));
}
.worksheet-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
}
.prompt-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
}
.prompt-button, .choice-button {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: white;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 0.95rem;
  text-align: left;
  font: inherit;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.prompt-button:hover, .choice-button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: rgba(43,140,127,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(43,140,127,0.26);
}
.prompt-button.active, .choice-button.active {
  background: rgba(43,140,127,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(43,140,127,0.45);
}
.output-box {
  min-height: 88px;
  padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.check-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}
.check-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: white;
}
.check-item input {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  accent-color: var(--brand);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}
.line-space {
  border-bottom: 2px dashed var(--line-strong);
  min-height: 2.1rem;
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
}
.print-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 1rem auto 1.2rem;
  max-width: 880px;
}
.small-note {
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.emphasis { font-weight: 800; color: var(--brand-deep); }
.split-callout {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
}

.table-list {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}
.table-list th, .table-list td {
  padding: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-align: left;
}
.table-list th { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.table-list td { color: var(--ink); vertical-align: top; }

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
}
.field {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.field label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  font: inherit;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: white;
}
.field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.full-span { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

.badge-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.badge-list span {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.62rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(43,140,127,0.10);
  color: var(--brand-deep);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.research-rail {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.research-point {
  border-left: 4px solid rgba(43,140,127,0.34);
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -999px;
  top: -999px;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  left: 1rem;
  top: 1rem;
  z-index: 100;
  background: white;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero, .cta-band, .footer-grid, .page-layout, .grid-5, .stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .grid-3, .cards-grid, .freebie-grid, .catalog-grid, .prompt-grid, .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .grid-2, .split-callout, .principles-grid, .worksheet-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sticky-column { position: static; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 0.4rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
  }
  .nav-links a { text-align: center; }
  main .container { padding-top: var(--space-6); padding-bottom: var(--space-6); }
  .hero-title { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .print-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
}

@media print {
  body {
    background: white;
  }
  .site-header, .announcement, .footer, .print-bar, .cta-band, .no-print {
    display: none !important;
  }
  main .container {
    padding: 0;
  }
  .freebie-sheet {
    max-width: none;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .worksheet-box, .input-card, .check-item, .output-box {
    break-inside: avoid;
  }
}


/* --- Next-level expansion styles --- */
.hero-slab {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.90), rgba(243,248,244,0.88));
  border: 1px solid rgba(199,216,209,0.88);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
}
.hero-quick-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
}
.mini-feature {
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1.1rem;
  min-height: 170px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(199,216,209,0.88);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.98), rgba(243,248,244,0.96));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  align-content: start;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.mini-feature::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -28px;
  bottom: -30px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(43,140,127,0.11), transparent 64%);
}
.mini-feature .feature-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(43,140,127,0.12);
  color: var(--brand-deep);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}
.mini-feature h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.mini-feature p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}
.helper-strip {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
}
.helper-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.96), rgba(244,248,246,0.93));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.helper-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 .45rem;
  font-size: 1.03rem;
}
.helper-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.route-button-grid,
.category-grid,
.preview-grid,
.audience-grid,
.plan-grid,
.route-grid,
.freebie-rail {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.route-button-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.preview-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.audience-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.plan-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.route-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.freebie-rail { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }

.route-button,
.tag,
.meta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  min-height: 48px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: white;
  padding: .8rem 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.route-button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background: rgba(43,140,127,0.06);
}
.tag-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .55rem;
}
.tag {
  min-height: 0;
  padding: .38rem .7rem;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
.meta-pill {
  min-height: 0;
  padding: .42rem .72rem;
  font-size: .84rem;
  background: rgba(43,140,127,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(43,140,127,0.16);
  color: var(--brand-deep);
}
.route-box,
.preview-card,
.audience-card,
.plan-card,
.timeline-card,
.route-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.route-card {
  display: grid;
  gap: .8rem;
}
.route-card h3,
.preview-card h3,
.audience-card h3,
.plan-card h3,
.timeline-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.route-card p,
.preview-card p,
.audience-card p,
.plan-card p,
.timeline-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.route-card ul,
.timeline-card ul,
.preview-card ul,
.audience-card ul,
.plan-card ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.05rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: .45rem;
}
.route-box {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.98), rgba(248,250,247,0.95));
}
.route-box h2 {
  margin-top: 0;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.route-box .route-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .75rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.page-jump {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .7rem;
}
.big-stat {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin: 0;
}
.connection-banner {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(280px,.85fr);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,249,237,0.96), rgba(255,241,230,0.95));
  border: 1px solid #efd8b7;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.3rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.connection-banner p { margin: 0; color: #67482a; }
.connection-banner .button-secondary { background: white; }
.kit-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
}
.kit-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.98), rgba(240,247,244,0.96));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.kit-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 .55rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.kit-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.simple-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.simple-table th,
.simple-table td {
  padding: .95rem 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-align: left;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.simple-table th {
  background: rgba(43,140,127,0.08);
  color: var(--brand-deep);
  font-size: .92rem;
}
.simple-table td { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.highlight-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(243,248,245,0.98), rgba(237,245,241,0.96));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.highlight-box h3 { margin-top: 0; }
.copy-callout {
  display: grid;
  gap: .65rem;
}
.preview-card .button-row,
.route-card .button-row,
.plan-card .button-row { margin-top: .4rem; }
.note-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: .65rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.05rem;
}
.section-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}
.section-divider::before,
.section-divider::after {
  content: "";
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
}
.section-divider span {
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  font-size: .9rem;
}
.microcopy {
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-size: .92rem;
}
.hero-copy .microproof {
  display: grid;
  gap: .65rem;
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
}
.microproof-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: start;
  gap: .75rem;
}
.microproof-item strong {
  display: block;
}
.microproof-item p {
  margin: .1rem 0 0;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.number-badge {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(43,140,127,0.12);
  color: var(--brand-deep);
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex: 0 0 34px;
}
.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.faq-item {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.faq-item h3 { margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.06rem; }
.footer .footer-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  font-size: .82rem;
  margin-bottom: .45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-quick-grid,
  .helper-strip,
  .route-button-grid,
  .category-grid,
  .preview-grid,
  .audience-grid,
  .plan-grid,
  .route-grid,
  .kit-grid,
  .freebie-rail,
  .connection-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}



/* --- polished homeschool-first additions --- */
.hero-badge-row {
  display:flex; gap:.7rem; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:1rem;
}
.hero-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:.55rem .85rem;
  font-weight:700;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size:.93rem;
}
.photo-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.photo-tile {
  position:relative;
  min-height: 190px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border:1px solid rgba(199,216,209,.9);
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(43,140,127,.14), rgba(255,255,255,.86) 48%, rgba(237,139,91,.18)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f7fbf8, #fff8ef);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding:1rem;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;
}
.photo-tile::before {
  content:"Photo placeholder";
  position:absolute;
  top:.9rem;
  right:.9rem;
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:800;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
  color: rgba(23,52,59,.55);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  padding:.35rem .55rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(199,216,209,.85);
}
.photo-tile strong {
  font-size:1.08rem;
  line-height:1.2;
  max-width: 14ch;
}
.photo-tile p {
  margin:0;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size:.95rem;
}
.photo-tile.small { min-height: 155px; }
.photo-tile.wide { min-height: 220px; }
.photo-note {
  font-size:.88rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-top:.75rem;
}
.proof-strip {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:1rem;
}
.proof-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:1.1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.proof-card strong {
  display:block; margin-bottom:.35rem; font-size:1.02rem;
}
.proof-card p { margin:0; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size:.96rem; }
.section-surface {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199,216,209,.7);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
.sample-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:1rem;
}
.sample-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display:grid;
  gap:.8rem;
}
.sample-card .meta,
.tiny-meta,
.tag-row,
.social-row,
.path-tags {
  display:flex;
  gap:.5rem;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.sample-card .meta span,
.tiny-meta span,
.meta-pill,
.path-tags span {
  padding:.34rem .62rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.8rem;
  font-weight:700;
  background: rgba(43,140,127,.10);
  color: var(--brand-deep);
}
.sample-card h3 { margin:0; font-size:1.18rem; }
.sample-card p { margin:0; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.mini-link-list {
  display:grid; gap:.55rem; margin:0; padding-left:1rem;
}
.mini-link-list a { font-weight:700; }
.social-callout {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(280px,.85fr);
  gap:1.2rem;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.social-box {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #f4f8f6);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.social-box h3 { margin-top:0; }
.social-pill {
  padding:.45rem .7rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:#fff;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.88rem;
}
.quote-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eff7fb, #ffffff);
  border:1px solid #d5e7f2;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
}
.quote-card p:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }
.start-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:1rem;
}
.start-card {
  padding:1.15rem;
  border-radius:22px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:white;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  display:grid;
  gap:.7rem;
}
.start-card h3 { margin:0; }
.pathway-list { display:grid; gap:.7rem; margin:0; padding-left:1rem; }
.route-grid {
  display:grid; gap: .85rem; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
}
.route-card {
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:white;
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.route-card h3 { margin:.2rem 0 .4rem; font-size:1.03rem; }
.route-card p { margin:0; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size:.95rem; }
.section-banner {
  display:grid; gap:1.1rem; align-items:center;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) minmax(260px,.82fr);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.86), rgba(243,248,244,.92));
  border:1px solid rgba(199,216,209,.9);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
.section-banner .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); }
.link-cluster {
  display:flex; gap:.8rem; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.inline-cta {
  display:flex; gap:.6rem; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:1rem;
}
.sample-note {
  color: var(--ink-muted); font-size:.94rem; margin-top: .8rem;
}
.homeschool-rhythm {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:1rem;
}
.rhythm-card {
  background:white; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:22px; padding:1.1rem; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.rhythm-card h3 { margin-top:0; }
.steps-list { display:grid; gap:.8rem; margin:0; padding-left:1.1rem; }
.trust-list { display:grid; gap:.65rem; margin:0; padding-left:1.1rem; }
.note-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff7eb, #fffdfa);
  border:1px solid #efd9ba;
  border-radius:22px;
  padding:1rem 1.1rem;
}
.signup-choice-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:1rem;
}
.choice-card {
  background:white; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:24px; padding:1.25rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display:grid; gap:.8rem;
}
.choice-card h3 { margin:0; }
.choice-card .button { width:100%; }
.service-placeholder {
  border:2px dashed rgba(43,140,127,.28);
  border-radius:24px;
  padding:1rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(43,140,127,.04);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.page-subnav {
  display:flex; gap:.6rem; flex-wrap:wrap; margin: 1rem 0 0;
}
.page-subnav a {
  text-decoration:none; font-weight:700; background:rgba(43,140,127,.08); color: var(--brand-deep); border-radius:999px; padding:.5rem .75rem;
}
.footer-links-inline {
  display:flex; gap:.7rem; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:1rem;
}
.research-badge-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:1rem;
}
.research-badge {
  background:white; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:22px; padding:1rem 1.05rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.research-badge strong { display:block; margin-bottom:.35rem; }
.research-badge p { margin:0; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.home-lead-list { display:grid; gap:.6rem; margin:0; padding-left:1.1rem; }
.panel-stack { display:grid; gap:1rem; }
.muted { color: var(--ink-muted); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .proof-strip, .route-grid, .research-badge-grid, .start-grid, .homeschool-rhythm, .signup-choice-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .social-callout, .section-banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .photo-grid, .sample-grid, .proof-strip, .start-grid, .route-grid, .research-badge-grid, .homeschool-rhythm, .signup-choice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .proof-strip { gap:.8rem; }
}


/* --- final swarm polish additions --- */
.hero-media img,
.placeholder-figure img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(199,216,209,.88);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background: white;
}
.hero-signal-grid,
.start-now-grid,
.audience-choices,
.plan-steps,
.link-card-grid,
.compare-grid,
.faq-stack,
.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.hero-signal-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); margin-top: 1rem; }
.start-now-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.audience-choices { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.plan-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.link-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.compare-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.story-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(300px,.95fr); align-items: stretch; }
.signal-card,
.link-card,
.side-card,
.note-card,
.story-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.98), rgba(244,248,246,.94));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.signal-card strong,
.side-card strong,
.note-card strong {
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:.35rem;
  font-size:1.02rem;
}
.signal-card p,
.side-card p,
.note-card p,
.link-card p,
.story-card p {
  margin:0;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.link-card h3,
.story-card h3 { margin:0 0 .45rem; }
.kicker-row {
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:.55rem;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.kicker-row span {
  padding:.42rem .68rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  background: rgba(43,140,127,.08);
  color: var(--brand-deep);
  font-size:.85rem;
  font-weight:800;
}
.side-card .button,
.note-card .button { width: 100%; }
.sticky-column .side-card + .side-card { margin-top: .1rem; }
.section-shell {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199,216,209,.68);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
.faq-stack details {
  background:white;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:20px;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.faq-stack summary {
  cursor:pointer;
  font-weight:800;
  color: var(--ink);
  list-style:none;
}
.faq-stack summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }
.faq-stack details p,
.faq-stack details li {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.feature-list,
.note-list-tight,
.story-list {
  display:grid;
  gap:.6rem;
  margin:0;
  padding-left:1.1rem;
}
.story-card {
  display:grid;
  gap:.85rem;
}
.micro-stat {
  font-size:.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight:700;
}
.ribbon-band {
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:.65rem;
  margin-top:1rem;
}
.ribbon-band span {
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding:.55rem .8rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.92rem;
}
.cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,249,237,0.96), rgba(255,241,230,0.95));
  border: 1px solid #efd8b7;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 1.15rem;
}
.cta-card p { margin: 0 0 1rem; color: #67482a; }
.hero-copy .button-row { margin-top: 1.15rem; }
.story-photo {
  display:grid;
  gap:1rem;
}
.compat-note { max-width: 780px; margin: 3rem auto; }
.inline-links { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.7rem; }
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-signal-grid,
  .start-now-grid,
  .audience-choices,
  .plan-steps,
  .story-grid,
  .link-card-grid,
  .compare-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}