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

  :root {
    --ground: #F8F3EA;      /* warm beige paper */
    --ground-deep: #F0E4D4; /* beige section wash */
    --card: #FFFFFF;
    --ink: #232A24;         /* deep botanical ink */
    --line: #55605418;      /* hairline */
    --muted: #5C665C;       /* sage-grey body */
    --sage: #7E9276;        /* primary green */
    --sage-deep: #47583F;   /* headings accent */
    --clay: #C97A8C;        /* dusty pink accent */
    --clay-soft: #C97A8C1A;
    --tint: #DCCFBB;        /* soft beige line */
    --red: #B5544A;         /* gap: where you are now */
    --shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(40,50,40,.04), 0 18px 40px -22px rgba(40,50,40,.22);
    --measure: 62ch;
    --nav-h: 68px;
    --r: 18px;
  }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--ground);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-family: "Helvetica Neue", "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.62;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  }

  h1, h2, h3, .display {
    font-family: Georgia, "Iowan Old Style", "Times New Roman", serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    text-wrap: balance;
    color: var(--sage-deep);
  }

  .eyebrow {
    font-family: "Helvetica Neue", system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--clay);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .wrap { max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
  a { color: inherit; }

  /* ---------- Nav ---------- */
  .nav {
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ground) 78%, transparent);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color .3s ease, background .3s ease;
  }
  .nav.scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--line); }
  .nav-inner {
    height: var(--nav-h); width: 100%; padding: 0 44px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px;
  }
  .brand {
    font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.65rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sage-deep);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .brand span { color: var(--clay); }
  .nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; margin-right: 28px; }
  .nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative; transition: color .2s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -6px; height: 1.5px; width: 0;
    background: var(--clay); transition: width .25s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--sage-deep); }
  .nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
  .nav-links .menu-only { display: none; }
  .nav-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; }
  .menu-btn {
    display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 5px;
    width: 34px; height: 34px; padding: 0; border: none; background: none; cursor: pointer;
  }
  .menu-btn span {
    display: block; width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--sage-deep); border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform .25s ease, opacity .25s ease;
  }
  .menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

  .btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--sage-deep); color: var(--ground);
    text-decoration: none; padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em; font-weight: 500;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .btn:hover { background: var(--sage); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--clay); outline-offset: 3px; }
  .btn.ghost {
    background: transparent; color: var(--sage-deep);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--sage);
  }
  .btn.ghost:hover { background: var(--sage); color: var(--ground); box-shadow: none; }
  .btn.small { padding: 10px 18px; }
  .nav-links .nav-cta {
    background: var(--sage-deep); color: #fff; font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -8px rgba(46,64,44,.55);
  }
  .nav-links .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--sage); color: #fff; }

  /* ---------- Hero ---------- */
  .hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .hero::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(60% 55% at 82% 8%, #C97A8C22 0%, transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(55% 60% at 6% 92%, #7E927633 0%, transparent 62%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-inner {
    position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 76px 0 88px;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.02fr 0.98fr; gap: 52px; align-items: center;
  }
  .hero-art { display: flex; justify-content: center; min-width: 0; }
  .hero-photo-frame {
    display: block; width: 420px; height: 540px; overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--r); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  }
  .hero-photo {
    display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center 12%;
  }
  .pillars-art { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
  #pillars { padding: 48px 0; }
  .pillars-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center; }
  .pillars-grid .section-head { margin-bottom: 0; }
  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; text-align: center; }
  }
  .hero-copy { min-width: 0; }

  /* ---------- Pillar orbit ---------- */
  .orbit { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 460px; aspect-ratio: 1; margin: 0 auto; }
  .orbit .ring {
    position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%; width:62.1%; height:62.1%;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%); border:1.5px solid #DCCFBB; border-radius:50%;
  }
  .orbit .node {
    position:absolute; width:19.5%; aspect-ratio:1; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    background:none; border:0; padding:0; cursor:pointer; transition:opacity .3s ease;
  }
  .orbit .disc {
    position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center;
    background:var(--ptint); border:4px solid #fff; color:var(--picon);
    box-shadow:0 8px 18px -8px rgba(46,64,44,.32);
    transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1), box-shadow .3s ease;
  }
  .orbit .disc svg { width:44%; height:44%; fill:none; stroke:currentColor; stroke-width:1.6; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
  .orbit .tag {
    position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 10px); left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
    font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--clay); white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .orbit .node:focus-visible { outline:none; }
  .orbit .node:focus-visible .disc { box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--clay); }
  .orbit.probing .node { opacity:.42; }
  .orbit .node.on { opacity:1; }
  .orbit .node.on .disc { transform:scale(1.08); box-shadow:0 14px 26px -10px rgba(46,64,44,.45); }

  .orbit .hub {
    position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    width:29%; aspect-ratio:1; border-radius:50%; background:#F1F3EC; border:1.5px solid #DCCFBB;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    text-align:center; padding:5%; transition:background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  }
  .orbit .hub .hx-ic { display:none; }
  .orbit .hub.detail .hx-ic { display:block; width:22px; height:22px; color:var(--sage-deep); margin-bottom:2px; }
  .orbit .hub .hx-ic svg { width:100%; height:100%; fill:none; stroke:currentColor; stroke-width:1.6; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
  .orbit .hub .hx-name { font-family:Georgia,serif; font-size:2.3rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--sage-deep); line-height:1; }
  .orbit .hub.detail .hx-name { font-size:.92rem; font-weight:400; color:var(--sage-deep); }
  .orbit .hub .hx-desc { font-size:.62rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--sage); margin-top:5px; }
  .orbit .hub.detail .hx-desc { font-size:.58rem; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:0; text-transform:none; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.38; margin-top:5px; }
  .badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 999px; padding: 7px 15px 7px 12px;
    font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  }
  .badge .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--sage); }
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.2vw, 3.9rem); line-height: 1.08;
    margin: 22px 0 0; max-width: 22ch;
  }
  .hero h1 .mark {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.2em;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: var(--clay);
    text-decoration-thickness: .075em;
    text-underline-offset: .12em;
  }
  .hero .lede { max-width: var(--measure); font-size: 1.24rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 26px 0 36px; }
  .lede .brief { display: none; }
  .hero-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero-cta .note { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); white-space: nowrap; }

  /* ---------- Section frame ---------- */
  section { padding: 60px 0; scroll-margin-top: var(--nav-h); }
  section.wash { background: var(--ground-deep); }
  .section-head { max-width: none; margin-bottom: 52px; }
  .section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); margin: 12px 0 0; }
  .section-head p.sub { color: var(--muted); margin: 14px 0 0; font-size: 1.08rem; }

  /* ---------- Principles ---------- */
  .principles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
  .principle {
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r);
    padding: 30px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .principle:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(40,50,40,.05), 0 26px 50px -24px rgba(40,50,40,.3); }
  .principle .ic {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--clay-soft);
    display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--clay);
  }
  .principle h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 0 0 10px; color: var(--sage-deep); }
  .principle p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); }

  /* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
  .testimonial-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
  .testimonial-card {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--sage-deep) 0%, #354030 100%);
    border-radius: var(--r); padding: 36px 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; min-height: 220px;
  }
  .testimonial-card .mark { font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--clay); line-height: 1; margin: 0 0 10px; }
  .testimonial-card .quote { font-family: Georgia, "Iowan Old Style", serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ground); margin: 0 0 22px; }
  .testimonial-card .attrib { font-family: "Helvetica Neue", system-ui, sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--clay); text-align: right; margin: 0; }
  @media (max-width: 760px) { .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .principle p.intro { margin: 0 0 14px; }
  .principle ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
  .principle ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 8px; }
  .principle ul li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .principle ul li::before { content: "\2022"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--clay); font-weight: 700; }

  /* ---------- The Real Gap ---------- */
  .gap-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; gap: 22px; align-items: center; }
  .gap-card {
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 5px solid;
    border-radius: var(--r); padding: 32px 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  }
  .gap-card.now { border-left-color: var(--red); }
  .gap-card.need { border-left-color: var(--sage); }
  .gap-card .label {
    font-family: "Helvetica Neue", system-ui, sans-serif; font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 18px;
  }
  .gap-card.need .label { color: var(--sage-deep); }
  .gap-card ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  .gap-card li {
    font-family: Georgia, "Iowan Old Style", "Times New Roman", serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.5; padding: 8px 0; color: var(--ink);
  }
  .gap-card.need li { color: var(--sage-deep); }
  .gap-arrow { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }
  .gap-arrow .arrow-down { display: none; }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .gap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gap-arrow { justify-self: center; }
    .gap-arrow .arrow-right { display: none; }
    .gap-arrow .arrow-down { display: inline; }
  }

  /* ---------- How it works (stepper) ---------- */
  .track { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:18px; }
  .track .col { position:relative; text-align:center; }
  .track .puck {
    width:60px; height:60px; border-radius:999px; margin:0 auto 16px; position:relative; z-index:1;
    background:var(--card); border:2px solid var(--tint); color:var(--sage-deep);
    display:grid; place-items:center; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  }
  .track .puck svg { width:26px; height:26px; fill:none; stroke:currentColor; stroke-width:1.6; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
  .track .col::before { content:""; position:absolute; top:30px; left:-9px; width:calc(50% + 9px); height:2px; background:var(--tint); z-index:0; }
  .track .col::after  { content:""; position:absolute; top:30px; right:-9px; width:calc(50% + 9px); height:2px; background:var(--tint); z-index:0; }
  .track .col:first-child::before, .track .col:last-child::after { display:none; }
  .track .n { font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--clay); font-weight:700; }
  .track h3 { font-size:1.06rem; margin:4px 0 8px; color:var(--ink); }
  .track p { margin:0; color:var(--muted); font-size:.84rem; line-height:1.45; }

  /* ---------- Pillars ---------- */
  .pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
  .pillar {
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r);
    padding: 26px 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  }
  .pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: #7E927644; }
  .pillar .n { font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--clay); }
  .pillar h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; margin: 0; color: var(--ink); }
  .pillar p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted); }

  /* ---------- Story ---------- */
  .story { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
  .story .portrait {
    display: block; width: 100%; position: sticky; top: 30px;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 18%;
    border-radius: var(--r); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 6px solid var(--clay);
  }
  .story h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.7rem); margin: 12px 0 24px; }
  .story p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 18px; max-width: 60ch; }
  .story p .pull { color: var(--ink); }
  .chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 4px 0 22px; }
  .chips span { font-size: 0.85rem; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 14px; }
  .chips.pain span { color: #9A473A; background: #F0DDD7; }
  .chips.pain span::before { content: "✕ "; color: #C06A5A; font-weight: 700; }
  .chips.shift span { color: #3D5936; background: #DCE8D1; }
  .chips.shift span::before { content: "✓ "; color: #6E8A63; font-weight: 700; }

  /* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
  .faq { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .faq details {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 6px 0;
  }
  .faq summary {
    list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 22px 40px 22px 0; position: relative;
    font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--sage-deep);
  }
  .faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .faq summary::after {
    content: "+"; position: absolute; right: 4px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-family: system-ui; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--clay); transition: transform .25s ease;
  }
  .faq details[open] summary::after { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }
  .faq details p { margin: 0 40px 22px 0; color: var(--muted); }

  /* ---------- Closing CTA ---------- */
  .closing { text-align: center; }
  .closing-card {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #47583F 0%, #37452F 100%);
    border-radius: 28px; padding: 72px 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  }
  .closing .eyebrow { color: #E3A0B0; }
  .closing h2 { color: #F4EFE6; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem); margin: 12px auto 18px; max-width: 20ch; }
  .closing p { color: #DCE2D6; max-width: 48ch; margin: 0 auto 32px; }
  .closing .btn { background: var(--ground); color: var(--sage-deep); }
  .closing .btn:hover { background: #fff; }

  /* ---------- Footer ---------- */
  footer { padding: 48px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
  .foot .links { display: flex; gap: 24px; }
  .foot a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .foot a:hover { color: var(--sage-deep); }
  .foot .fine { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); }

  /* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
  .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .orbit { max-width: 340px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 560px) {
    .hero-copy { text-align: center; padding: 0 10px; }
    .hero-copy .lede { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .hero-cta { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-art { display: none; }
    .hero-inner { gap: 8px; }
    .lede .full { display: none; }
    .lede .brief { display: inline; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 820px) {
    .track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; }
    .track .col { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; text-align: left; padding: 10px 0; }
    .track .puck { margin: 0; flex: none; }
    .track .col::before, .track .col::after { display: none; }
    .track h3 { margin-top: 2px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 1040px) {
    .menu-btn { display: flex; }
    .nav-links {
      position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; margin-right: 0;
      flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
      background: var(--ground); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 0 28px;
      max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; opacity: 0;
      transition: max-height .3s ease, opacity .25s ease, padding .3s ease;
    }
    .nav-links.open { max-height: 420px; opacity: 1; padding: 10px 28px 18px; }
    .nav-links .link {
      display: block; padding: 13px 4px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
      font-size: 1rem; color: var(--sage-deep); border-left: 3px solid transparent;
      transition: color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, padding-left .2s ease;
    }
    .nav-links .link:first-child { border-top: none; }
    .nav-links .link:hover, .nav-links .link:focus-visible {
      color: var(--clay); border-left-color: var(--clay); padding-left: 12px;
    }
    .nav-links a::after { display: none; }
    .btn.small.nav-cta { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 0.82rem; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    .principles, .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .story { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; }
    .story .portrait {
      position: static; width: 50vh; max-width: 90%; height: 50vh;
      aspect-ratio: 1; margin: 0 auto; display: block;
      object-fit: cover; object-position: center 20%;
    }
  }
  .nav-cta .short { display: none; }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .nav-cta .long { display: none; }
    .nav-cta .short { display: inline; }
    .nav-inner { padding: 0 18px 0 16px; gap: 8px; }
    .nav-right { gap: 18px; }
    .brand { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .btn.small.nav-cta { padding: 5px 12px; font-size: 0.78rem; }
    .menu-btn { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 560px) {
    .principles, .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .step { grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr; gap: 18px; }
    .closing-card { padding: 52px 22px; }
    section { padding: 46px 0; }
    .foot { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
    .foot .links { justify-content: center; }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
    * { transition: none !important; }
  }
