/* ============================================================
   TITAN CAPITAL — canon brand palette
   Navy #193149 + gold #E0B441 (from the Go Titan Capital logo),
   on warm ivory. Gold for fills/accents on navy; deep gold / navy
   for accents on light (contrast-safe).
   ============================================================ */

/* self-hosted variable fonts — latin subset */
@font-face{font-family:'Big Shoulders Display';font-style:normal;font-weight:500 900;font-display:swap;src:url(assets/fonts/bigshoulders.woff2) format('woff2');unicode-range:U+0000-00FF,U+0131,U+0152-0153,U+02BB-02BC,U+02C6,U+02DA,U+02DC,U+0304,U+0308,U+0329,U+2000-206F,U+2074,U+20AC,U+2122,U+2191,U+2193,U+2212,U+2215,U+FEFF,U+FFFD}
@font-face{font-family:'Hanken Grotesk';font-style:normal;font-weight:400 700;font-display:swap;src:url(assets/fonts/hanken.woff2) format('woff2');unicode-range:U+0000-00FF,U+0131,U+0152-0153,U+02BB-02BC,U+02C6,U+02DA,U+02DC,U+0304,U+0308,U+0329,U+2000-206F,U+2074,U+20AC,U+2122,U+2191,U+2193,U+2212,U+2215,U+FEFF,U+FFFD}
@font-face{font-family:'Spline Sans Mono';font-style:normal;font-weight:400 600;font-display:swap;src:url(assets/fonts/spline.woff2) format('woff2');unicode-range:U+0000-00FF,U+0131,U+0152-0153,U+02BB-02BC,U+02C6,U+02DA,U+02DC,U+0304,U+0308,U+0329,U+2000-206F,U+2074,U+20AC,U+2122,U+2191,U+2193,U+2212,U+2215,U+FEFF,U+FFFD}

:root{
  --ink:#193149;
  --ink-2:#12273C;
  --ink-soft:#41546B;
  --titanium:#EFEBE1;
  --titanium-2:#E4DFD1;
  --paper:#FAF8F2;
  --steel:#6A7682;
  --steel-line:#D9D3C5;
  --molten:#E0B441;
  --molten-2:#F2CD6A;
  --molten-grad:linear-gradient(105deg,#F2CD6A 0%,#E0B441 75%);
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --gold-deep:#8A5E12;

  --shadow-plate:0 1px 0 rgba(25,49,73,.06), 0 18px 40px -28px rgba(25,49,73,.45);
  --maxw:1240px;
  --gut:clamp(20px,5vw,72px);

  --f-disp:"Big Shoulders Display",Impact,sans-serif;
  --f-body:"Hanken Grotesk",system-ui,sans-serif;
  --f-mono:"Spline Sans Mono",ui-monospace,monospace;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}}

body{
  font-family:var(--f-body);
  background:var(--titanium);
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img,svg{display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:none;background:none;color:inherit}

.skip{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:8px;z-index:200;background:var(--ink);color:var(--white);
  padding:10px 16px;border-radius:2px}
.skip:focus{left:12px}

:focus-visible{outline:2.5px solid var(--molten);outline-offset:3px}

/* ---------- shared type ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--steel);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6em;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:26px;height:1px;background:var(--steel)}
.eyebrow--molten{color:var(--molten)}
.eyebrow--molten::before{background:var(--molten)}

.sec__h2{
  font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.6vw,3.7rem);
  line-height:.96;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.sec__lede{font-size:1.075rem;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:46ch;margin-top:1.1rem}

.molten-word{
  background:var(--molten-grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  color:transparent;
}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6em;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-weight:500;font-size:.84rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:15px 24px;border-radius:2px;
  transition:transform .15s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,background .2s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn svg{transition:transform .2s ease}
.btn--molten{background:var(--molten-grad);color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 10px 26px -12px rgba(224,180,65,.85)}
.btn--molten:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 16px 30px -12px rgba(224,180,65,.95)}
.btn--molten:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--ink)}
.btn--ghost:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--titanium)}
.btn--steel{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:var(--white);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.btn--steel:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.btn--sm{padding:11px 18px;font-size:.76rem}
.btn--lg{padding:19px 32px;font-size:.92rem}

/* ============================================================
   HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.hdr{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;background:var(--ink);color:var(--titanium)}
.hdr__in{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--gut);
  height:74px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px}

.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;color:var(--titanium)}
.brand__mark{color:var(--molten);display:grid;place-items:center}
.brand__txt{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:.82}
.brand__name{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:800;font-size:1.42rem;letter-spacing:.02em}
.brand__sub{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.42em;color:var(--steel)}

.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;margin-left:8px}
.nav__link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  font-size:.9rem;color:rgba(239,235,225,.82);padding:10px 14px;border-radius:2px;
  transition:color .15s ease}
.nav__link:hover{color:var(--white)}
.nav__group{position:relative}
.nav__menu{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 6px);left:0;min-width:230px;
  background:var(--ink-2);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:4px;
  padding:6px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-6px);
  transition:opacity .18s ease,transform .18s ease,visibility .18s;
  box-shadow:0 24px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
.nav__group:hover .nav__menu,.nav__group:focus-within .nav__menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.nav__menu a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:18px;
  padding:11px 13px;border-radius:3px;font-size:.92rem;color:rgba(239,235,225,.9)}
.nav__menu a span{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.7rem;color:var(--steel)}
.nav__menu a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:var(--white)}
.nav__menu a:hover span{color:var(--molten-2)}

.hdr__cta{margin-left:auto;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px}
.tel{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.86rem;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--titanium);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.tel__lbl{font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.22em;color:var(--molten);
  border:1px solid var(--molten);padding:3px 6px;border-radius:2px}
.tel:hover{color:var(--white)}

.burger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;margin-left:auto;padding:8px}
.burger span{width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--titanium);transition:.2s}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero{position:relative;background:var(--ink);color:var(--titanium);overflow:hidden}
.hero__grain{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.5;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 88% -10%, rgba(224,180,65,.22), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(80% 60% at 0% 110%, rgba(106,119,128,.18), transparent 60%);
}
.hero__in{position:relative;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(48px,7vw,92px) var(--gut) clamp(60px,8vw,104px);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:clamp(36px,5vw,72px);align-items:center}

.hero__h1{
  font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(3.2rem,8.4vw,7.4rem);
  line-height:.86;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--white);
  margin:1.4rem 0 0;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.hero__sub{font-size:1.14rem;color:rgba(239,235,225,.78);max-width:42ch;margin-top:1.6rem}
.hero__btns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:2.1rem}
.hero__btns .btn--ghost{color:var(--titanium);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(239,235,225,.45)}
.hero__btns .btn--ghost:hover{background:var(--titanium);color:var(--ink)}
.hero__note{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:1.7rem;
  font-size:.9rem;color:var(--steel)}
.dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#5fcf7a;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(95,207,122,.18);flex:none}

/* ---- SIGNATURE: capital gauge ---- */
.gauge{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.05),rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border:1px solid rgba(239,235,225,.14);border-radius:6px;
  padding:clamp(22px,3vw,32px);backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  box-shadow:0 40px 80px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.8)}
.gauge__head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.gauge__label{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--steel)}
.gauge__fit{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--molten-grad);padding:5px 11px;border-radius:2px;letter-spacing:.04em;white-space:nowrap}
.gauge__figure{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:4px;margin:14px 0 4px;color:var(--white)}
.gauge__cur{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:2.4rem;color:var(--molten-2);margin-top:.4rem}
.gauge__amt{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(3.6rem,9vw,5.6rem);
  line-height:.85;letter-spacing:-.02em;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}

.gauge__range{-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;width:100%;height:30px;background:transparent;margin-top:8px;cursor:pointer}
.gauge__range::-webkit-slider-runnable-track{height:6px;border-radius:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--molten) var(--fill,18%),rgba(239,235,225,.18) var(--fill,18%))}
.gauge__range::-moz-range-track{height:6px;border-radius:3px;background:rgba(239,235,225,.18)}
.gauge__range::-moz-range-progress{height:6px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--molten)}
.gauge__range::-webkit-slider-thumb{-webkit-appearance:none;width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--white);border:5px solid var(--molten);margin-top:-9px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(224,180,65,.6);transition:transform .12s ease}
.gauge__range::-moz-range-thumb{width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--white);
  border:5px solid var(--molten);box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(224,180,65,.6)}
.gauge__range:active::-webkit-slider-thumb{transform:scale(1.12)}

.gauge__scale{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;margin-top:9px;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.64rem;color:var(--steel);letter-spacing:.04em}
.gauge__meta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px;
  margin-top:20px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid rgba(239,235,225,.12)}
.gauge__meta>div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px}
.gauge__metaK{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--steel)}
.gauge__metaV{font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--titanium)}
.gauge__cta{display:inline-block;margin-top:18px;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.82rem;
  color:var(--molten-2);letter-spacing:.03em;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:border-color .15s}
.gauge__cta:hover{border-color:var(--molten-2)}

/* ============================================================
   LEDGER STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.ledger{background:var(--molten-grad);color:var(--ink)}
.ledger__in{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:26px var(--gut);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ledger__item{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;min-width:0}
.ledger__num{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,2.9rem);line-height:.9;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.ledger__num .plus,.ledger__num .star{font-size:.5em;vertical-align:super;margin-left:1px}
.ledger__lbl{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(18,39,60,.78)}
.ledger__rule{width:1px;height:46px;background:rgba(18,39,60,.26);flex:none}

/* ============================================================
   FUNDING OPTIONS
   ============================================================ */
.opts{background:var(--titanium);padding:clamp(72px,9vw,128px) var(--gut)}
.opts__head{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto 56px}
.opts__head .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.opts__grid{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}

.plate{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--steel-line);border-radius:5px;
  padding:30px 28px 26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;position:relative;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-plate);transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s}
.plate:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(25,49,73,.06),0 30px 56px -30px rgba(25,49,73,.55)}
.plate__top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:22px}
.plate__no{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--steel);letter-spacing:.1em}
.plate__tag{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink);background:var(--molten);padding:4px 8px;border-radius:2px;font-weight:600}
.plate__name{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:2.1rem;line-height:1;color:var(--ink);text-transform:uppercase}
.plate__range{margin-top:10px}
.plate__rangeV{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-weight:600;font-size:1.18rem;color:var(--ink)}
.plate__bar{position:relative;height:4px;background:var(--titanium-2);border-radius:2px;margin:16px 0 22px}
.plate__bar span{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--molten)}
.plate__bar::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);height:4px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--molten-grad);left:2%;right:0}
.plate:nth-child(2) .plate__bar::after{right:20%}
.plate:nth-child(3) .plate__bar::after{left:30%;right:0}
.plate__desc{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.98rem;margin-bottom:22px}
.plate__specs{list-style:none;margin-bottom:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--steel-line)}
.plate__specs li{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  padding:11px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--steel-line);font-size:.9rem}
.plate__specs span{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--steel);text-transform:uppercase}
.plate__specs b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.plate__link{margin-top:auto;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink);
  letter-spacing:.03em;border-bottom:1px solid var(--steel-line);padding-bottom:2px;align-self:flex-start;
  transition:border-color .15s,color .15s}
.plate__link:hover{color:var(--gold-deep);border-color:var(--gold-deep)}

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS
   ============================================================ */
.proc{background:var(--paper);padding:clamp(72px,9vw,128px) var(--gut)}
.proc__in{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,90px);align-items:start}
.proc__intro{position:sticky;top:104px}
.proc__intro .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.proc__intro .btn{margin-top:30px}

.proc__rail{list-style:none;position:relative}
.proc__rail::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:23px;top:24px;bottom:24px;width:2px;background:var(--steel-line)}
.step{display:flex;gap:24px;padding-bottom:34px;position:relative}
.step:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.step__no{flex:none;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;
  background:var(--titanium);color:var(--ink);border:2px solid var(--steel-line);
  position:relative;z-index:1;transition:.25s}
.step__body{padding-top:6px}
.step__body h3{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1;color:var(--ink);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px}
.step__body p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1rem;max-width:50ch}
.step--end .step__no{background:var(--molten-grad);color:var(--white);border-color:transparent;
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px -8px rgba(224,180,65,.8)}

/* ============================================================
   WHY + INDUSTRIES
   ============================================================ */
.why{background:var(--ink);color:var(--titanium);padding:clamp(72px,9vw,128px) var(--gut) 0}
.why__head{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto 52px}
.why__head .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.why__head .sec__h2{color:var(--white)}
.why__grid{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;
  background:rgba(239,235,225,.12);border:1px solid rgba(239,235,225,.12);border-radius:5px;overflow:hidden}
.feat{background:var(--ink);padding:34px 28px 38px}
.feat__ico{display:grid;place-items:center;width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:4px;
  color:var(--molten-2);background:rgba(224,180,65,.1);border:1px solid rgba(224,180,65,.3);margin-bottom:22px}
.feat h3{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:1.32rem;line-height:1.05;color:var(--white);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px}
.feat p{color:rgba(239,235,225,.7);font-size:.96rem}

.indus{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:64px auto 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(239,235,225,.12);
  padding:34px 0 clamp(56px,7vw,84px);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px;overflow:hidden}
.indus__lbl{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--steel);flex:none}
.indus__track{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;white-space:nowrap;
  animation:marquee 34s linear infinite;will-change:transform}
.indus__track span{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:600;font-size:1.7rem;color:rgba(239,235,225,.6);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em}
.indus__track i{color:var(--molten);font-style:normal;font-size:1.3rem}
@keyframes marquee{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.indus__track{animation:none;flex-wrap:wrap;white-space:normal}}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.faq{background:var(--titanium);padding:clamp(72px,9vw,128px) var(--gut)}
.faq__head{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto 44px}
.faq__head .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.faq__list{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}
.qa{border-bottom:1px solid var(--steel-line)}
.qa summary{list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px;
  padding:26px 4px;font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.7rem);
  line-height:1.05;color:var(--ink);text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;transition:color .15s}
.qa summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.qa summary:hover{color:var(--gold-deep)}
.qa__sign{flex:none;position:relative;width:20px;height:20px}
.qa__sign::before,.qa__sign::after{content:"";position:absolute;background:var(--gold-deep);transition:transform .25s ease}
.qa__sign::before{top:9px;left:0;width:20px;height:2px}
.qa__sign::after{top:0;left:9px;width:2px;height:20px}
.qa[open] .qa__sign::after{transform:scaleY(0)}
.qa__a{overflow:hidden}
.qa__a p{padding:0 4px 28px;max-width:62ch;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1.05rem}

/* ============================================================
   FINAL CTA
   ============================================================ */
.apply{position:relative;background:var(--ink);color:var(--titanium);overflow:hidden}
.apply__grain{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(70% 130% at 50% 130%, rgba(224,180,65,.4), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 80% at 12% -10%, rgba(224,180,65,.16), transparent 60%)}
.apply__in{position:relative;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(72px,10vw,140px) var(--gut);text-align:center}
.apply__in .eyebrow{justify-content:center;margin-bottom:22px}
.apply__h2{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6.5vw,5.4rem);
  line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--white);text-transform:uppercase;text-wrap:balance}
.apply__sub{font-size:1.12rem;color:rgba(239,235,225,.72);margin-top:1.3rem}
.apply__btns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;justify-content:center;margin-top:2.4rem}
.apply__contact{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px 34px;justify-content:center;align-items:center;margin-top:2.4rem;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.92rem}
.apply__tel{color:rgba(239,235,225,.8)}.apply__tel b{color:var(--white)}
.apply__tel:hover,.apply__cal:hover{color:var(--molten-2)}
.apply__cal{color:var(--molten-2)}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.ft{background:var(--ink-2);color:var(--titanium)}
.ft__in{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(56px,7vw,84px) var(--gut) 48px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 2fr;gap:clamp(40px,5vw,72px)}
.brand--ft .brand__name{font-size:1.3rem}
.ft__pitch{color:rgba(239,235,225,.62);font-size:.96rem;max-width:30ch;margin:20px 0 24px}
.ft__social{display:flex;gap:10px}
.ft__social a{width:38px;height:38px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:3px;
  background:rgba(239,235,225,.06);border:1px solid rgba(239,235,225,.12);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(239,235,225,.8);transition:.18s}
.ft__social a:hover{background:var(--molten);border-color:var(--molten);color:var(--white)}
.ft__cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px}
.ft__col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
.ft__col h4{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--steel);margin-bottom:5px}
.ft__col a{font-size:.94rem;color:rgba(239,235,225,.72);transition:color .15s}
.ft__col a:hover{color:var(--molten-2)}
.ft__legal{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:24px var(--gut) 40px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(239,235,225,.1);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.ft__legal p{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--steel)}
.ft__disc{max-width:90ch;line-height:1.55}

/* ============================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATION
   ============================================================ */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .hero__in{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
  .gauge{max-width:520px}
  .proc__in{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}
  .proc__intro{position:static}
  .why__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .ft__in{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .nav,.tel{display:none}
  .burger{display:flex}
  .hdr__cta{margin-left:auto}
  .opts__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:480px}
  .ledger__rule{display:none}
  .ledger__in{justify-content:flex-start;gap:14px 36px}
  .ledger__item{flex:0 0 auto}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hdr__cta .btn{display:none}
  .burger{margin-left:auto}
  .ft__cols{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .why__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:420px;margin-inline:auto}
  .ledger__in{gap:18px 28px}
  .ledger__num{font-size:2.1rem}
  .apply__contact{flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
}

/* ============================================================
   SUBPAGES (product pages)
   ============================================================ */
/* breadcrumbs */
.crumbs{background:var(--ink);color:var(--steel)}
.crumbs__in{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:14px var(--gut);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.04em;display:flex;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.crumbs__in a{color:var(--steel)}
.crumbs__in a:hover{color:var(--molten-2)}
.crumbs__in span[aria-current]{color:var(--titanium)}
.crumbs__sep{color:rgba(239,235,225,.3)}

/* product hero */
.phero{position:relative;background:var(--ink);color:var(--titanium);overflow:hidden}
.phero__grain{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(90% 80% at 90% -20%,rgba(224,180,65,.2),transparent 55%)}
.phero__in{position:relative;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(44px,6vw,80px) var(--gut) clamp(52px,7vw,88px);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr;gap:clamp(32px,5vw,64px);align-items:end}
.phero__h1{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(2.8rem,6.6vw,5.6rem);
  line-height:.88;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--white);text-transform:uppercase;margin:1.2rem 0 0;text-wrap:balance}
.phero__sub{font-size:1.1rem;color:rgba(239,235,225,.76);max-width:50ch;margin-top:1.4rem}
.phero__btns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:13px;margin-top:1.9rem}
.phero__btns .btn--ghost{color:var(--titanium);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(239,235,225,.45)}
.phero__btns .btn--ghost:hover{background:var(--titanium);color:var(--ink)}
.phero__card{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.05),rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border:1px solid rgba(239,235,225,.14);border-radius:6px;padding:26px}
.phero__amount{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,3.6rem);line-height:.9;color:var(--white)}
.phero__amount .cur{color:var(--molten-2)}
.phero__cardlbl{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--steel);margin-bottom:6px}
.phero__cardrow{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(239,235,225,.12);font-size:.92rem}
.phero__cardrow:last-of-type{border-bottom:none}
.phero__cardrow span{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--steel);text-transform:uppercase}
.phero__cardrow b{color:var(--titanium);font-weight:600}

/* generic content section */
.sp{padding:clamp(60px,8vw,108px) var(--gut)}
.sp--ti{background:var(--titanium)}
.sp--pa{background:var(--paper)}
.sp__in{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto}
.sp__in--narrow{max-width:860px}
.sp__head{margin-bottom:42px}
.sp__head .eyebrow{margin-bottom:16px}

/* prose */
.prose{max-width:68ch;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1.075rem}
.prose p{margin-bottom:1.1em}
.prose p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.prose strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}

/* steps as ordered cards */
.howgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.how{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--steel-line);border-radius:5px;padding:26px 24px}
.sp--pa .how{background:var(--titanium)}
.how__no{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--molten);letter-spacing:.1em;margin-bottom:14px}
.how h3{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1.02;color:var(--ink);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:9px}
.how p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.96rem}

/* use cases / requirements list */
.uses{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--steel-line);
  border:1px solid var(--steel-line);border-radius:5px;overflow:hidden}
.uses li{list-style:none;background:var(--titanium);padding:20px 22px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start}
.sp--pa .uses li{background:var(--paper)}
.uses li::before{content:"";flex:none;width:9px;height:9px;margin-top:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--molten-grad)}
.uses li b{display:block;font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--ink);text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1;margin-bottom:5px}
.uses li span{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* terms table */
.terms{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}
.terms th,.terms td{text-align:left;padding:16px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--steel-line);font-size:1rem}
.terms th{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--steel);width:38%}
.terms td{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}

/* related products */
.related{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:20px}
.relcard{background:var(--titanium);border:1px solid var(--steel-line);border-radius:5px;padding:26px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;transition:transform .2s ease,border-color .2s}
.sp--ti .relcard{background:var(--paper)}
.relcard:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--ink)}
.relcard__k{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep)}
.relcard h3{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--ink);text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1}
.relcard p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.95rem}
.relcard__link{margin-top:auto;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--steel-line);padding-bottom:2px;align-self:flex-start}
.relcard:hover .relcard__link{color:var(--gold-deep);border-color:var(--gold-deep)}

@media (max-width:1080px){
  .phero__in{grid-template-columns:1fr;align-items:start;gap:36px}
  .phero__card{max-width:460px}
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .howgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:480px}
  .uses,.related{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ============================================================
   LEARNING CENTER — hub + articles
   ============================================================ */
.lc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.lc-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--steel-line);
  border-radius:5px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .22s ease,border-color .22s,box-shadow .22s}
.sp--ti .lc-card{background:var(--paper)}
.lc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:var(--ink);box-shadow:var(--shadow-plate)}
.lc-card__top{height:7px;background:var(--molten-grad)}
.lc-card__body{padding:26px 24px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.lc-card__tag{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-bottom:14px}
.lc-card h3{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:1.55rem;line-height:1.02;color:var(--ink);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px}
.lc-card p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.96rem;margin-bottom:18px}
.lc-card__meta{margin-top:auto;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--steel);padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--steel-line)}
.lc-card__meta .go{color:var(--ink)}
.lc-card:hover .lc-card__meta .go{color:var(--gold-deep)}
.lc-card--feat{grid-column:1 / -1;flex-direction:row}
.lc-card--feat .lc-card__top{height:auto;width:7px}
.lc-card--feat .lc-card__body{flex:1}
.lc-card--feat h3{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.6rem)}
.lc-card--feat p{font-size:1.05rem;max-width:62ch}

/* article */
.article{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
.article__meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 16px;align-items:center;margin-top:1.4rem;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:rgba(239,235,225,.6)}
.article__meta .mtag{color:var(--molten-2)}
.article__lead{font-size:1.28rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;
  max-width:42ch;margin-bottom:8px;padding-bottom:34px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--steel-line)}
.prose h2{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.3rem);line-height:1.02;
  color:var(--ink);text-transform:uppercase;margin:2.2em 0 .6em;letter-spacing:-.005em}
.prose h3{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:600;font-size:1.35rem;color:var(--ink);text-transform:uppercase;margin:1.6em 0 .4em}
.prose ul,.prose ol{margin:0 0 1.1em 1.1em}
.prose li{margin-bottom:.5em;padding-left:.3em}
.prose a{color:var(--gold-deep);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(224,180,65,.35);font-weight:500}
.prose a:hover{border-color:var(--molten)}
.prose blockquote{margin:1.4em 0;padding:4px 0 4px 22px;border-left:3px solid var(--molten);
  font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:600;font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink)}

/* comparison / rate tables */
.prose .rates{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.6em 0;font-size:.95rem;
  border:1px solid var(--steel-line);border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden}
.prose .rates thead{background:var(--ink)}
.prose .rates th{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--molten-2);text-align:left;padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600}
.prose .rates td{padding:12px 16px;border-top:1px solid var(--steel-line);color:var(--ink-soft);vertical-align:top}
.prose .rates tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:rgba(25,49,73,.035)}
.prose .rates td:first-child{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.prose .rates td a{font-weight:600}
.prose .rates .num{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .prose .rates{font-size:.85rem}
  .prose .rates th,.prose .rates td{padding:9px 10px}
}

/* interactive cost calculator */
.calc{background:var(--ink);color:var(--titanium);border-radius:8px;padding:30px;margin:40px 0;
  border:1px solid rgba(224,180,65,.22)}
.calc__head h3{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--molten-2);
  text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1;margin:0 0 4px}
.calc__head p{color:rgba(239,235,225,.7);font-size:.92rem;margin:0 0 22px}
.calc__controls{display:grid;gap:20px;margin-bottom:26px}
.calc__controls label{display:block;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(239,235,225,.7)}
.calc__controls output{float:right;font-size:1rem;color:var(--molten-2);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0}
.calc input[type=range]{-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;width:100%;height:5px;margin-top:14px;
  border-radius:5px;background:rgba(239,235,225,.18);outline:none}
.calc input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-thumb{-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;width:20px;height:20px;
  border-radius:50%;background:var(--molten-grad);cursor:pointer;border:2px solid #0e1f30}
.calc input[type=range]::-moz-range-thumb{width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:#E0B441;
  cursor:pointer;border:2px solid #0e1f30}
.calc__results{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1px;background:rgba(239,235,225,.12);
  border:1px solid rgba(239,235,225,.12);border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden}
.calc__r{background:#102234;padding:16px 18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px}
.calc__rk{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(239,235,225,.6)}
.calc__rv{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:1;color:var(--titanium)}
.calc__r--hl .calc__rv{color:var(--molten-2)}
.calc__note{font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(239,235,225,.5);margin:16px 0 0}
@media (max-width:560px){ .calc__results{grid-template-columns:1fr} .calc{padding:22px} }

/* key takeaways callout */
.takeaways{background:var(--ink);color:var(--titanium);border-radius:6px;padding:28px 30px;margin:8px 0 36px}
.takeaways h2{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:1.1rem;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--molten-2);margin:0 0 14px}
.takeaways ul{list-style:none;margin:0}
.takeaways li{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;padding:8px 0;font-size:1rem;color:rgba(239,235,225,.86)}
.takeaways li::before{content:"";flex:none;width:8px;height:8px;margin-top:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--molten-grad)}

/* inline article CTA */
.inline-cta{background:var(--titanium);border:1px solid var(--steel-line);border-radius:6px;
  padding:30px;margin:40px 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px}
.inline-cta__txt{max-width:42ch}
.inline-cta h3{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--ink);text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1;margin-bottom:6px}
.inline-cta p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.96rem}

@media (max-width:860px){
  .lc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:480px;margin-inline:auto}
  .lc-card--feat{flex-direction:column}
  .lc-card--feat .lc-card__top{width:auto;height:7px}
  .inline-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
}

/* ============================================================
   CONVERSION: hero trust row, gauge apply, mobile sticky CTA
   ============================================================ */
.trustrow{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.6rem;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.02em;color:rgba(239,235,225,.78)}
.trustrow .stars{color:var(--molten);letter-spacing:1px}
.trustrow b{color:var(--white);font-weight:600}
.trustrow .sep{width:1px;height:13px;background:rgba(239,235,225,.28)}

.gauge__apply{width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-top:20px;font-size:.86rem}
.gauge__apply #gaugeApplyAmt{font-weight:700}
.gauge__reassure{margin-top:11px;text-align:center;font-family:var(--f-mono);
  font-size:.66rem;line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--steel)}

/* mobile sticky conversion bar */
.mobile-cta{display:none}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .mobile-cta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:120;
    background:var(--ink-2);border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);box-shadow:0 -8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
  .mobile-cta a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:7px;padding:15px 8px;
    font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase}
  .mobile-cta .m-apply{background:var(--molten-grad);color:var(--ink)}
  .mobile-cta .m-call{color:var(--titanium)}
  .mobile-cta .m-call svg{width:15px;height:15px}
  body{padding-bottom:56px}
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS  +  HOMEPAGE KNOWLEDGE-HUB TEASER
   ============================================================ */
.tgrid{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.tcard{background:var(--titanium);border:1px solid var(--steel-line);border-radius:5px;
  padding:28px 26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;box-shadow:var(--shadow-plate)}
.tcard__stars{color:var(--molten);font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:2px;margin-bottom:14px}
.tcard__quote{font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink);flex:1}
.tcard__quote::before{content:"\201C"}.tcard__quote::after{content:"\201D"}
.tcard__who{margin-top:20px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--steel-line)}
.tcard__name{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--ink);text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1}
.tcard__biz{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--steel);margin-top:4px}
.reviews-band{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:42px auto 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.84rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.reviews-band b{color:var(--ink)}
.reviews-band .stars{color:var(--molten);letter-spacing:2px;font-size:1rem}

@media (max-width:860px){ .tgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:480px} }

/* ============================================================
   MOTION — entrance, parallax, scroll polish (reduced-motion safe)
   ============================================================ */
.hdr{transition:box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease}
.hdr--scrolled{box-shadow:0 12px 34px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
.hero__grain,.phero__grain,.apply__grain{will-change:transform}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  @keyframes rise{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  @keyframes riseCard{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(46px) scale(.985)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  /* homepage hero: orchestrated stagger */
  .hero__lead>*{animation:rise .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.2,1) both}
  .hero__lead>*:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.05s}
  .hero__lead>*:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.14s}
  .hero__lead>*:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.24s}
  .hero__lead>*:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.34s}
  .hero__lead>*:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.44s}
  .gauge{animation:riseCard 1.05s .38s cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.2,1) both}
  /* subpage / article heroes: single graceful rise */
  .phero__in{animation:rise .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.2,1) both}
}

/* scroll reveals (JS adds .in) — refined, directional */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .75s ease,transform .75s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;transition:none}
  .hero__lead>*,.gauge,.phero__in{animation:none!important}
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM LAYER — material gold, depth, grain, micro-detail
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  /* metallic multi-stop gold (highlight → gold → deep) */
  --molten-grad:linear-gradient(135deg,#F7DC8C 0%,#EAC25C 30%,#E0B441 52%,#C9982E 78%,#B9871F 100%);
}

/* film grain over the whole page — the single biggest "expensive" tell */
body::after{
  content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:60;pointer-events:none;opacity:.05;
  mix-blend-mode:soft-light;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size:150px 150px;
}

/* navy depth — gradients + vignette instead of flat fills */
.hero,.phero{background:radial-gradient(135% 120% at 78% -15%,#21426600 0,#21426600 40%),
  linear-gradient(168deg,#1d3c5c 0%,#16304a 46%,#11243a 100%)}
.why{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#16304a 0%,#11243a 100%)}
.apply{background:radial-gradient(110% 150% at 50% 130%,#1f3f60 0%,#142a42 55%,#0f2034 100%)}
.ft{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#112439 0%,#0d1c2e 100%)}
.hdr{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#1a3551,#16304a)}

/* depth on big display type set on navy */
.hero__h1,.apply__h2,.phero__h1{text-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.12),0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.28)}
.ledger__num,.gauge__amt,.gauge__metaV,.terms td{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}

/* metallic sheen sweep on the primary CTA */
.btn--molten{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.btn--molten::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 auto 0 -75%;width:55%;z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.55),transparent);
  transform:skewX(-18deg);pointer-events:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .btn--molten:hover::after{animation:sheen .85s ease}
  @keyframes sheen{from{left:-75%}to{left:135%}}
}

/* refined card hover — soft gold edge + deeper lift */
.plate:hover,.lc-card:hover{box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(25,49,73,.06),0 34px 60px -30px rgba(17,36,58,.6),0 0 0 1px rgba(224,180,65,.45)}
.tcard{transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}
.tcard:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 34px 60px -32px rgba(17,36,58,.5),0 0 0 1px rgba(224,180,65,.4)}
.relcard:hover{box-shadow:0 26px 50px -30px rgba(17,36,58,.5),0 0 0 1px rgba(224,180,65,.4)}

/* gold gradient hairline under section eyebrows on light */
.gauge__cur{background:var(--molten-grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}

/* scroll progress (element created by JS) */
.scrollbar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;z-index:200;
  background:var(--molten-grad);box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(224,180,65,.6)}

/* premium detail: custom selection + thumb glow */
::selection{background:var(--molten);color:var(--ink)}
.gauge__range:active::-webkit-slider-thumb{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(224,180,65,.18),0 4px 14px rgba(224,180,65,.6)}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM LAYER 2 — photography, loader, ambient, detailing
   ============================================================ */
/* full-bleed duotone operator band */
.photoband{position:relative;min-height:clamp(380px,46vw,540px);display:flex;align-items:center;background:#0b1a2e;overflow:hidden}
.photoband__img{position:absolute;inset:-8% 0;background:url(/assets/operators-band.jpg) center right/cover no-repeat;will-change:transform}
.photoband__scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0b1a2e 4%,rgba(11,26,46,.82) 40%,rgba(11,26,46,.1) 72%,rgba(11,26,46,.4) 100%)}
.photoband__in{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:var(--maxw);width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:48px var(--gut)}
.photoband__in .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.photoband h2{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.6vw,3.8rem);line-height:.96;color:var(--white);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-.01em;max-width:18ch;text-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
.photoband p{margin-top:1.1rem;max-width:42ch;color:rgba(239,235,225,.82);font-size:1.08rem}
.photoband .btn{margin-top:1.9rem}

/* operator photo behind every final CTA */
.apply::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;opacity:.2;
  background:url(/assets/owner-cta.jpg) center/cover no-repeat;mix-blend-mode:screen}
.apply__grain,.apply__in{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* ambient gold glow drift behind hero */
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(46% 46% at 74% 28%,rgba(224,180,65,.12),transparent 70%)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .hero::before{animation:ambient 17s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
  @keyframes ambient{from{transform:translate(-2.5%,-2%) scale(1)}to{transform:translate(2.5%,2%) scale(1.08)}}
}

/* brand-reveal loader (homepage) */
.loader{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:300;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 20%,#1d3c5c,#11243a)}
.loader__mark{position:relative;width:96px;height:96px;overflow:hidden}
.loader__mark img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;animation:loaderPulse 1.1s ease-in-out infinite}
.loader__mark::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(112deg,transparent 42%,rgba(255,255,255,.7) 50%,transparent 58%);transform:translateX(-130%);animation:loaderShine 1.4s ease-in-out .25s infinite}
.loader__word{position:absolute;bottom:34%;left:0;right:0;text-align:center;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.42em;color:var(--molten);opacity:.85;text-indent:.42em}
@keyframes loaderPulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.92}50%{transform:scale(1.06);opacity:1}}
@keyframes loaderShine{0%,55%{transform:translateX(-130%)}80%,100%{transform:translateX(130%)}}
.loader.done{animation:loaderOut .6s cubic-bezier(.5,0,.2,1) forwards}
@keyframes loaderOut{to{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-16px)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.loader{display:none}.loader__mark img,.loader__mark::after{animation:none}}

/* premium icon tiles in the WHY grid */
.feat__ico{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(224,180,65,.18),rgba(224,180,65,.04));
  border:1px solid rgba(224,180,65,.42);color:var(--molten-2);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.12),0 10px 22px -12px rgba(224,180,65,.5)}

/* product-card gold accent on hover */
.plate{position:relative}
.plate::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto 0;height:3px;border-radius:5px 5px 0 0;
  background:var(--molten-grad);opacity:0;transition:opacity .28s ease}
.plate:hover::before{opacity:1}

@media (max-width:860px){
  .photoband__scrim{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(11,26,46,.55) 0%,rgba(11,26,46,.8) 60%,#0b1a2e 100%)}
  .photoband__in{padding:clamp(48px,9vw,72px) var(--gut)}
  .photoband__img{background-position:center top}
}

/* mobile nav open */
body.nav-open .nav{display:flex;position:fixed;inset:74px 0 auto 0;flex-direction:column;
  background:var(--ink);padding:18px var(--gut) 28px;gap:4px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.7);z-index:99}
body.nav-open .nav__group{width:100%}
body.nav-open .nav__menu{position:static;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;background:transparent;border:none;box-shadow:none;padding-left:14px}
body.nav-open .nav__link{width:100%;font-size:1.05rem;padding:13px 4px}

/* ===== brand logo image (canon Spartan helmet) ===== */
.brand__mark{display:flex;align-items:center}
.hdr .brand__mark img{height:32px;width:auto;display:block}
.ft .brand__mark img{height:27px;width:auto;display:block}
.brand__mark img{filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.25))}