:root {
    --black-pure:     #0a0a0a;
    --black-rich:     #111111;
    --black-card:     #161616;
    --black-elevated: #1e1e1e;
    --charcoal:       #2a2a2a;
    --gold-deep:      #7a4f20;
    --gold-dark:      #aa7035;
    --gold-mid:       #c89040;
    --gold-primary:   #d4a853;
    --gold-light:     #e8c57a;
    --gold-pale:      #ffd187;
    --white-warm:     #f5f0e8;
    --text-secondary: #b8b4aa;
    --text-muted:     #888880;
    --border-subtle:  rgba(212,168,83,0.12);
    --border-gold:    rgba(212,168,83,0.35);
    --font-display:   'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body:      'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --ease:           cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  }
  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body {
    background: var(--black-rich);
    color: var(--white-warm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
  a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
  .container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }
  .gold-rule {
    border: none;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale), var(--gold-dark), transparent);
  }
  .eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  /* NAV */
  .nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    height: 72px;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 2rem;
  }
  .nav-logo { justify-self: start; }
  .nav-logo img { height: 44px; width: auto; }
  .nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.6rem; list-style: none; justify-self: center; }
  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--white-warm); }
  .nav-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; justify-self: end; }
  .nav-login {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }
  .nav-login-mobile { display: none; }
  .nav-login:hover { color: var(--white-warm); }
  .nav-cta {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
    color: var(--black-pure);
    padding: 0.7rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-mid) 0%, var(--gold-pale) 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }
  .nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
  }
  .nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--white-warm); }

  /* BUTTONS */
  .btn {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
    color: var(--black-pure);
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-mid) 0%, var(--gold-pale) 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(170,112,53,0.3);
  }
  .btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding: 0.95rem 2.4rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245,240,232,0.2);
  }
  .btn-outline:hover {
    color: var(--white-warm);
    border-color: rgba(245,240,232,0.4);
    background: rgba(245,240,232,0.04);
  }
  .btn-gold-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    padding: 0.95rem 2.4rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-dark);
  }
  .btn-gold-outline:hover { background: rgba(212,168,83,0.08); border-color: var(--gold-primary); }

  /* CTA-TBD marker – placeholder buttons whose final label/behavior is not yet decided.
     Dashed ring makes it obvious in preview that the copy is a placeholder, not final. */
  .cta-tbd { outline: 1px dashed rgba(212,168,83,0.5); outline-offset: 3px; }

  /* HERO */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 9rem 2rem 5rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, #1c0e00 0%, #0f0800 40%, var(--black-pure) 75%);
  }
  .hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='80' height='80' viewBox='0 0 80 80' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23aa7035' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M50 50c0-5.523 4.477-10 10-10s10 4.477 10 10-4.477 10-10 10c0 5.523-4.477 10-10 10s-10-4.477-10-10 4.477-10 10-10zM10 10c0-5.523 4.477-10 10-10s10 4.477 10 10-4.477 10-10 10c0 5.523-4.477 10-10 10S0 25.523 0 20s4.477-10 10-10z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,168,83,0.3), transparent);
  }
  .hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 1120px; }
  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow::before,
  .hero-eyebrow::after {
    content: '';
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-dark));
  }
  .hero-eyebrow::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), transparent); }
  .hero-h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white-warm);
    line-height: 1.04;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    text-wrap: balance;
    margin-bottom: 0.2em;
  }
  .hero-h1-gold {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.85rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-wrap: balance;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark) 0%, var(--gold-primary) 40%, var(--gold-pale) 80%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: clamp(15px, 2vw, 18px);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 660px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero-ctas { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

  /* MEDIA BAR (scrolling ticker) */
  .media-bar {
    background: var(--black-card);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 2.5rem 0 3rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .media-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    padding: 0 2rem;
  }
  .media-scroll-wrap { overflow: hidden; width: 100%; position: relative; mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%); }
  .media-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    align-items: center;
    animation: media-scroll 45s linear infinite;
  }
  .media-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
  .media-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 0 2.5rem;
    height: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .media-item img {
    max-height: 40px;
    width: auto;
    opacity: 0.92;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(212,168,83,0));
  }
  .media-item img:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(212,168,83,0.55));
  }
  @keyframes media-scroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }

  /* PROMISE / PROBLEM */
  .promise { padding: 7rem 2rem; background: var(--black-rich); text-align: center; }
  .promise-inner { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .promise h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .promise h2 em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .promise-line { display: block; }
  .promise p {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .promise-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale), transparent);
    margin: 2.5rem auto;
  }
  .qualifier-intro {
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .qualifier-sub {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 300;
  }

  /* WHERE WE FIT (distinction) */
  .fit-section { padding: 7rem 2rem; background: var(--black-pure); text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .fit-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(170,112,53,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .fit-inner { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .fit-section h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .fit-section h2 em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .fit-section p { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; max-width: 700px; }

  /* ADVISORS */
  .advisors-section { padding: 7rem 2rem; background: var(--black-rich); }
  .advisors-header { text-align: center; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 4rem; }
  .advisors-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .advisors-header h2 em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .advisors-header p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.75; }
  .advisors-grid { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto 3rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .advisor-card {
    background: var(--black-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 3px;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  }
  .advisor-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .advisor-role {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .advisor-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white-warm); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
  .advisor-bio { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
  .advisors-footer { text-align: center; }

  /* XOS */
  .xos-section { padding: 7rem 2rem; background: var(--black-card); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .xos-section::before {
    content: 'XOS';
    position: absolute;
    right: -2rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 22vw;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(170,112,53,0.03);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  }
  .xos-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .xos-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  .xos-content h2 em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .xos-content p { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
  .xos-stages { list-style: none; }
  .xos-stage {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  }
  .xos-stage:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .xos-stage-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    width: 38px;
    text-align: right;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .xos-stage-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--white-warm); margin-bottom: 3px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
  .xos-stage-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

  /* HOW / ENGAGEMENT */
  .how-section { padding: 7rem 2rem; background: var(--black-rich); }
  .how-header { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 4rem; }
  .how-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .how-header h2 em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .how-header p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.7; }
  .how-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: start; }
  .how-photo { position: relative; border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }
  .how-photo img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-fit: cover; filter: brightness(0.9); }
  .how-photo::before,
  .how-photo::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .how-photo::before { top: 12px; left: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-primary); border-left: 1px solid var(--gold-primary); }
  .how-photo::after { bottom: 12px; right: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-primary); border-right: 1px solid var(--gold-primary); }
  .how-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .how-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  }
  .how-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .how-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale)); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.55rem; }
  .how-item-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--white-warm); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
  .how-item-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 300; }
  .how-disclaimer {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(212,168,83,0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 3px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* VIDEO (demoted, secondary) */
  .video-section { padding: 7rem 2rem; background: var(--black-card); text-align: center; }
  .video-section-inner { max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .video-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .video-sub {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .video-frame-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(170,112,53,0.15), 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    background: var(--black-pure);
  }
  .video-frame-wrap::before,
  .video-frame-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .video-frame-wrap::before { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-primary); border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-primary); }
  .video-frame-wrap::after { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-primary); border-right: 2px solid var(--gold-primary); }
  .video-placeholder {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(212,168,83,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  }
  .video-play {
    width: 72px; height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(212,168,83,0.15);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .video-play:hover { background: rgba(212,168,83,0.25); transform: scale(1.05); }
  .video-play::after {
    content: '';
    width: 0; height: 0;
    border-style: solid;
    border-width: 12px 0 12px 20px;
    border-color: transparent transparent transparent var(--gold-primary);
    margin-left: 4px;
  }
  .video-placeholder small { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 0.25rem; }

  /* PHILOSOPHY */
  .philosophy { padding: 7rem 2rem; background: var(--black-pure); text-align: center; position: relative; }
  .philosophy::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(170,112,53,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .philosophy-inner { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .philosophy-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--white-warm);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .philosophy-quote em {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-style: italic;
  }
  .philosophy-attr {
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
  }

  /* FIRM + CLUB (unique value proposition) */
  .duo-section { padding: 7rem 2rem; background: var(--black-rich); }
  .duo-header { text-align: center; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto 3.5rem; }
  .duo-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .duo-header h2 em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .duo-header p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.75; }
  .duo-band { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
  .duo-band img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 24/9; object-fit: cover; filter: brightness(0.82); }
  .duo-band::before, .duo-band::after { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 40px; height: 40px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
  .duo-band::before { top: 12px; left: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-primary); border-left: 1px solid var(--gold-primary); }
  .duo-band::after { bottom: 12px; right: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-primary); border-right: 1px solid var(--gold-primary); }
  .duo-grid { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .duo-card { background: var(--black-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: 3px; padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem; }
  .duo-card.club { border-color: var(--border-gold); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212,168,83,0.06), var(--black-card) 55%); }
  .duo-tag { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-primary); margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
  .duo-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white-warm); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
  .duo-lead { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
  .duo-list { list-style: none; }
  .duo-list li { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; padding: 0.85rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }
  .duo-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
  .duo-list li strong { color: var(--white-warm); font-weight: 500; }
  .duo-disclaimer { max-width: 1100px; margin: 2rem auto 0; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; background: rgba(212,168,83,0.04); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: 3px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); font-style: italic; line-height: 1.6; text-align: center; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .duo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  /* TESTIMONIALS */
  .testimonials-section { padding: 7rem 2rem; background: var(--black-rich); }
  .testimonials-header { text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 4rem; }
  .testimonials-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .testimonials-header p { color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 300; }
  .testimonials-grid { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto 3rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .tcard {
    background: var(--black-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 3px;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .tcard:hover { border-color: var(--border-gold); }
  .tcard-mark {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 0.8;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    opacity: 0.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .tcard-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--white-warm);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .tcard-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; padding-top: 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }
  .tcard-avatar {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-light));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black-pure);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .tcard-name { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--white-warm); }
  .tcard-company { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }
  .testimonials-footer { text-align: center; }

  /* STATS */
  .stats-bar {
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    background: var(--black-card);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    text-align: center;
  }
  .stats-grid { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
  .stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  /* FOUNDER (subordinate) */
  .founder-section { padding: 7rem 2rem; background: var(--black-pure); }
  .founder-inner { max-width: 1150px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 4.5rem; align-items: center; }
  .founder-portrait-wrap { position: relative; border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; }
  .founder-portrait-wrap img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3/4; object-fit: cover; }
  .founder-portrait-wrap::before,
  .founder-portrait-wrap::after { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 44px; height: 44px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
  .founder-portrait-wrap::before { top: 12px; left: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-primary); border-left: 1px solid var(--gold-primary); }
  .founder-portrait-wrap::after { bottom: 12px; right: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-primary); border-right: 1px solid var(--gold-primary); }
  .founder-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .founder-content p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
  .founder-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  .btn-ghost-link {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }
  .btn-ghost-link:hover { color: var(--gold-primary); }

  /* START PATH */
  .apply-path { padding: 7rem 2rem; background: var(--black-rich); text-align: center; }
  .apply-path-header { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 4rem; }
  .apply-path-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .apply-path-header p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.75; }
  .apply-steps { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .apply-step {
    background: var(--black-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 3px;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
  }
  .apply-step-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .apply-step h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white-warm);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .apply-step p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

  /* FINAL CTA */
  .final-cta { padding: 8rem 2rem; background: var(--black-pure); text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .final-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(170,112,53,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  }
  .final-cta-inner { max-width: 740px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .final-cta h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .final-cta h2 em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .final-cta p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; font-size: 17px; }
  .final-cta-ctas { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

  /* FOOTER */
  .footer { background: var(--black-rich); border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); padding: 4rem 2rem 2rem; }
  .footer-grid { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
  .footer-brand img { height: 52px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
  .footer-tagline { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gold-primary); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
  .footer-social { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .footer-social a {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }
  .footer-social a:hover { border-color: var(--gold-primary); color: var(--gold-primary); }
  .footer-social svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
  .footer-column h4 {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white-warm);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  .footer-column ul { list-style: none; }
  .footer-column li { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
  .footer-column a { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); transition: color 0.2s ease; }
  .footer-column a:hover { color: var(--gold-primary); }
  .footer-bottom {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  /* RESPONSIVE */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .xos-inner, .how-inner, .founder-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
    .advisors-grid, .testimonials-grid, .apply-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }

  /* Collapse the nav to a menu button before the links crowd the CTA */
  @media (max-width: 1460px) {
    .nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; }
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
    .nav-links.open {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      position: absolute;
      top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
      background: rgba(10,10,10,0.98);
      padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    .nav-right { gap: 1rem; }
    .nav-right .nav-login { display: none; }
    .nav-login-mobile { display: block; }
    .nav-cta { padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .nav { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
    .hero { padding: 7rem 1.5rem 4rem; min-height: auto; }
    .hero-eyebrow { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; line-height: 1.5; }
    .hero-eyebrow::before, .hero-eyebrow::after { display: none; }
    .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
    .hero-ctas .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .advisors-grid, .testimonials-grid, .apply-steps, .duo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .duo-band img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
    .final-cta-ctas { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
    .final-cta-ctas .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .promise, .fit-section, .advisors-section, .xos-section, .duo-section,
    .video-section, .philosophy, .testimonials-section, .founder-section,
    .apply-path { padding-top: 4.5rem; padding-bottom: 4.5rem; }
    .final-cta { padding-top: 5rem; padding-bottom: 5rem; }
    .stats-bar { padding-top: 3.5rem; padding-bottom: 3.5rem; }
  }

/* ============================================================
   INTERIOR-PAGE COMPONENTS (extend the approved design system)
   ============================================================ */

/* Resources dropdown in the nav */
.has-dropdown { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-dropdown-toggle {
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0; transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-dropdown-toggle:hover { color: var(--white-warm); }
.nav-dropdown-toggle svg { width: 9px; height: 9px; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.dropdown-menu {
  list-style: none; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 16px); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px); min-width: 250px;
  background: rgba(14,14,14,0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: 3px; padding: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 1001; box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu,
.has-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-menu li { margin: 0; }
.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block; padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-secondary); border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.15s ease;
}
.dropdown-menu a:hover { background: rgba(212,168,83,0.1); color: var(--gold-primary); }

/* Interior page hero (shorter than the home hero) */
.page-hero {
  padding: 11rem 2rem 4.5rem; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, #160b00 0%, #0d0600 45%, var(--black-pure) 80%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.page-hero-inner { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.6vw, 3.9rem);
  font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.01em; text-wrap: balance; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.page-hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.page-hero p {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 2vw, 18px); font-weight: 300; color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Generic section scaffolding */
.section { padding: 6.5rem 2rem; }
.section-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section-narrow { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto 3.5rem; }
.section-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-head h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.section-head p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.75; }
.bg-rich { background: var(--black-rich); }
.bg-pure { background: var(--black-pure); }
.bg-card { background: var(--black-card); }
.center { text-align: center; }

/* Long-form prose */
.prose { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.prose > * + * { margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.prose h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--white-warm); line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 3rem; }
.prose h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-light); margin-top: 2rem; }
.prose p { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.8; }
.prose strong { color: var(--white-warm); font-weight: 500; }
.prose em { font-style: italic; color: var(--white-warm); }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.3rem; color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 300; }
.prose li { margin-top: 0.6rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.prose li::marker { color: var(--gold-primary); }
.prose blockquote { border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-dark); padding-left: 1.5rem; margin: 2rem 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--white-warm); }
.prose a { color: var(--gold-primary); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold); }

/* Generic card grid */
.card-grid { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.card-grid.cols-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.card-grid.cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.info-card { background: var(--black-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: 3px; padding: 2rem 1.75rem; transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease; }
.info-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.info-card .num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale)); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; display: block; }
.info-card .eyebrow-sm { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-primary); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.info-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white-warm); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.info-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 300; }

/* Two-column split (text + panel/media) */
.split { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
.split-panel { background: var(--black-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: 3px; padding: 2.5rem; }

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); padding: 1.4rem 0; }
.faq summary { cursor: pointer; list-style: none; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white-warm); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after { content: '+'; color: var(--gold-primary); font-size: 1.6rem; line-height: 1; transition: transform 0.2s ease; flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq p { margin-top: 1rem; color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.75; font-size: 15px; }

/* Price callout */
.price-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.5rem; margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem; }
.price-tag .amount { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 600; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale)); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; }
.price-tag .unit { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Qualification line near CTAs */
.qual-line { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 1.75rem; font-weight: 300; }

/* Third-party embed placeholder (GHL assessment / webinar / burnout test) */
.embed-slot { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px dashed var(--border-gold); border-radius: 4px; padding: 4.5rem 2rem; text-align: center; color: var(--text-muted); background: rgba(212,168,83,0.03); }
.embed-slot .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

/* Contact form */
.form-field { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; text-align: left; }
.form-field label { display: block; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.form-field input, .form-field textarea, .form-field select { width: 100%; background: var(--black-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: 2px; padding: 0.85rem 1rem; color: var(--white-warm); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; }
.form-field input:focus, .form-field textarea:focus, .form-field select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold-primary); }

/* Visible owner-review marker */
.todo { color: #ffcf9e; background: rgba(255,120,60,0.14); border: 1px dashed rgba(255,150,90,0.55); padding: 0.05em 0.4em; border-radius: 2px; font-size: 0.92em; font-style: normal; }

/* Responsive additions for interior components */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .card-grid, .card-grid.cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 1460px) {
  /* Dropdown renders inline inside the open mobile menu */
  .nav-links.open .has-dropdown { width: 100%; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .nav-links.open .dropdown-menu { position: static; transform: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; min-width: 0; background: none; border: none; box-shadow: none; padding: 0.75rem 0 0 1rem; backdrop-filter: none; }
  .nav-links.open .dropdown-menu a { padding: 0.4rem 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section { padding: 4.5rem 1.5rem; }
  .page-hero { padding: 8.5rem 1.5rem 3.5rem; }
  .card-grid, .card-grid.cols-2, .card-grid.cols-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SITEWIDE READABILITY FIXES (2026-07-22 review)
   ============================================================ */

/* 1) Line-break tool: headings balance across lines (no mid-phrase orphans),
      paragraphs avoid single-word last lines. Applied globally. */
h1, h2, h3, h4,
.hero-h1, .hero-h1-gold, .promise h2, .video-heading,
.section-head h2, .advisors-header h2, .duo-header h2, .fit-section h2,
.page-hero h1, .final-cta h2 { text-wrap: balance; }
p, li, .hero-sub, .duo-lead, .info-card p, blockquote, .advisor-bio { text-wrap: pretty; }
.nowrap { white-space: nowrap; }

/* 2) Long body copy reads LEFT-aligned inside its centered column
      (centered multi-line paragraphs increase reading friction). Headlines,
      eyebrows, price and CTA copy stay centered. */
.promise p,
.fit-section p,
.duo-header p,
.section-head p,
.two-step-note { text-align: left; }
.hero-sub { text-align: left; }

/* "Who We Work With" qualifier: its own centered block, separated from the
   left-aligned body copy above it */
.promise .qualifier-intro { text-align: center; margin-top: 3.25rem; padding-top: 2.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }
.promise .qualifier-sub { text-align: center; }

/* Short one-line section intros stay centered under their centered headline */
.center-line { text-align: center !important; }

/* 3) Odd card counts: the last row centers instead of hanging left.
      Flex-wrap + justify-center replaces the CSS grid for card rows. */
.card-grid, .advisors-grid, .testimonials-grid, .apply-steps {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: stretch;
}
.card-grid > *, .advisors-grid > *, .testimonials-grid > *, .apply-steps > * {
  flex: 0 1 calc((100% - 3rem) / 3);
}
.card-grid.cols-2 > * { flex-basis: calc((100% - 1.5rem) / 2); }
.card-grid.cols-4 > * { flex-basis: calc((100% - 4.5rem) / 4); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .card-grid > *, .card-grid.cols-4 > *, .advisors-grid > *,
  .testimonials-grid > *, .apply-steps > * { flex-basis: calc((100% - 1.5rem) / 2); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .card-grid > *, .card-grid.cols-2 > *, .card-grid.cols-4 > *,
  .advisors-grid > *, .testimonials-grid > *, .apply-steps > * { flex-basis: 100%; }
}

/* Advisor headshots on advisor cards */
.advisor-card .advisor-photo { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); display: block; }
.advisor-photo-ph { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; border: 1px dashed var(--border-gold); background: rgba(212,168,83,0.05); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; padding: 1rem; }
/* Inline media blocks used to break up text-heavy sections */
.media-figure { max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; }
.media-figure img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.media-figure.framed { position: relative; }

/* Section-intro paragraphs also read left-aligned (consistency with body copy) */
.advisors-header p, .testimonials-header p, .how-header p, .apply-path-header p,
.duo-disclaimer { text-align: left; }

/* Footer newsletter signup ("What's Real" + Exiter Club promotions) */
.footer-news { margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem; max-width: 340px; }
.footer-news label { display: block; font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; font-weight: 300; }
.footer-news-row { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }
.footer-news-row input { flex: 1; min-width: 0; background: var(--black-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: 2px; padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem; color: var(--white-warm); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13px; }
.footer-news-row input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold-primary); }
.footer-news-row button { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-light)); color: var(--black-pure); border: none; border-radius: 2px; padding: 0 1.1rem; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; transition: all 0.2s ease; }
.footer-news-row button:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-mid), var(--gold-pale)); }
.footer-news-row button:disabled { opacity: 0.6; cursor: default; }
.footer-news-msg { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold-primary); margin-top: 0.6rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.hp-field { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; opacity: 0; }

/* Seven Priorities accordion (steps-to-exit) */
.priority-list { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }
.priority { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }
.priority > summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 1.5rem 2.75rem 1.5rem 0; position: relative; }
.priority > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.priority > summary::after { content: '+'; position: absolute; right: 0.25rem; top: 1.45rem; color: var(--gold-primary); font-size: 1.6rem; line-height: 1; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.priority[open] > summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.priority-title { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white-warm); line-height: 1.2; }
.priority-collapsed { display: block; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.55; margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.priority-body { padding: 0.25rem 2.75rem 1.75rem 0; }
.priority-body p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.75; font-size: 15px; }
.priority-label { display: block; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-primary); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.priority-self { margin-top: 1rem; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }
.priority-self p { color: var(--white-warm); }
.priority-cta { max-width: 820px; margin: 2.5rem auto 0; text-align: left; color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 300; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.75; }
.priority-cta a { color: var(--gold-primary); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold); font-style: normal; }

/* "Your go-to advisor for..." line on advisor cards */
.advisor-goto { margin-top: 0.85rem; padding-top: 0.85rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--gold-primary); font-weight: 400; }

/* Founder story Q&A labels */
.cs-q { font-size: 12px !important; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-primary) !important; margin-top: 2rem; }

/* Member video testimonial grid (testimonials page) */
.vt-grid { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 1.5rem; }
.vt-card { flex: 0 1 calc((100% - 3rem) / 3); background: var(--black-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; }
.vt-card video { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; display: block; background: var(--black-pure); }
.vt-name { padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem 1rem; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white-warm); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .vt-card { flex-basis: calc((100% - 1.5rem) / 2); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .vt-card { flex-basis: 100%; } }

/* Partner "What we look for / receive" lists */
.partner-ul { list-style: none; margin-top: 0.6rem; }
.partner-ul li { position: relative; padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.15rem; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; font-weight: 300; }
.partner-ul li::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.95rem; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-primary); }

/* ============================================================
   FUNNEL LANDING (What to Fix First Plan)
   Distinct from informational pages: minimal header, gold-washed
   hero, offer stack above the fold.
   ============================================================ */
.funnel-nav { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000; height: 72px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 0 2rem; background: rgba(10,10,10,0.96); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold); }
.funnel-nav .nav-logo img { height: 44px; width: auto; }
.funnel-page .funnel-hero { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 75% at 50% 0%, #2b1703 0%, #170c00 45%, var(--black-pure) 82%); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold); padding-top: 11rem; padding-bottom: 6rem; }
.funnel-step { display: inline-block; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--black-pure); background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-light)); border-radius: 2px; padding: 0.45rem 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.funnel-offer { margin: 2.75rem auto 0; max-width: 560px; background: rgba(10,10,10,0.55); border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); border-radius: 4px; padding: 2.25rem 2rem; text-align: center; }
.funnel-price .amount { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 600; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-pale)); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; }
.funnel-price .unit { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); margin-left: 0.5rem; }
.funnel-includes { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0.9rem 0 1.6rem; }
.btn-xl { padding: 1.15rem 3rem; font-size: 13px; }
.funnel-qual { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 300; margin-top: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.6; }