/* ============================================================
   AEQUARA · consumer.css · v3 SOTA · 2026-05-23
   Consumer homepage styles — dark theme, standalone.
   Loads AFTER design-tokens.css. Does NOT touch site.css.
   All rules scoped to body.consumer
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */

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

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

html.consumer-page {
  color-scheme: dark;
}

html.consumer-page,
html.consumer-page body {
  background: #06090F;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body.consumer {
  background: #06090F;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Subtle film grain — premium texture signature */
body.consumer::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  opacity: 0.028;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='200' height='200' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 200px 200px;
}

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

body.consumer h1,
body.consumer h2,
body.consumer h3,
body.consumer h4,
body.consumer h5 {
  font-family: "DM Sans", var(--aeq-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--aeq-s-3);
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

body.consumer p {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-md);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.72);
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0 0 var(--aeq-s-3);
}

body.consumer a {
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: none;
  transition: color 180ms ease, opacity 180ms ease;
}

body.consumer a:hover {
  border-bottom: none;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt-light);
}

/* Touch UX */
body.consumer button,
body.consumer a,
body.consumer [role="button"],
body.consumer label,
body.consumer summary {
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */

.c-container {
  max-width: var(--aeq-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--aeq-s-5);
}

.c-narrow {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--aeq-s-5);
}

/* ============================================================
   GOLD TEXT GRADIENT
   ============================================================ */

.gold-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0D48A 0%, #DDB96E 28%, #C9A961 56%, #A87840 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* ============================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS — SOTA upgrade: scale + blur
   ============================================================ */

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.98);
  filter: blur(2px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1),
              transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1),
              filter 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  filter: blur(0px);
}

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION SHARED TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */

.c-section-label {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-3);
}

/* Section headers — gold pip + breathing room */
.c-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-6);
  padding-top: var(--aeq-s-6);
  position: relative;
}
.c-section-header::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--aeq-gilt), transparent);
  margin: 0 auto var(--aeq-s-4);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.c-section-h2 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', var(--aeq-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 48, "WONK" 0;
  font-size: clamp(44px, 5vw, 68px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-3);
}

.c-section-sub {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.6);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */

.c-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: var(--aeq-gilt);
  color: #06090F;
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.c-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--aeq-gilt-light);
  color: #06090F;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.38);
}

.c-btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, background 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.c-btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.45);
  background: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.05);
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============================================================
   NAV
   ============================================================ */

.c-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(6, 9, 15, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.04);
  height: 64px;
  padding-top: env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px);
}

.c-nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--aeq-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--aeq-s-5);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-4);
}

.c-nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

.c-nav-brand:hover { color: var(--aeq-bone) !important; }
.c-nav-brand svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

.c-nav-wordmark {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', var(--aeq-serif);
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 14, "WONK" 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-indent: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
}

.c-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-5);
}

.c-nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.72);
  border-bottom: none;
  transition: color 180ms ease;
}

.c-nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  border-bottom: none;
}

.c-nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: var(--aeq-gilt);
  color: #06090F !important;
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill);
  border-bottom: none !important;
  transition: background 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.c-nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--aeq-gilt-light);
  color: #06090F !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.35);
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

/* Hamburger */
.c-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}

.c-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--aeq-bone);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 240ms ease, opacity 240ms ease;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .c-hamburger { display: flex; }

  .c-nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 64px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(6, 9, 15, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    padding: var(--aeq-s-3) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  }

  .c-nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    padding-left:  max(var(--aeq-s-5), env(safe-area-inset-left));
    padding-right: max(var(--aeq-s-5), env(safe-area-inset-right));
  }

  .c-nav-links a {
    padding: 12px var(--aeq-s-5);
    font-size: 15px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .c-nav-cta {
    margin: 8px var(--aeq-s-5);
    width: calc(100% - 64px);
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO — Three-layer ambient + noise grid
   ============================================================ */

.c-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 64px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #06090F;
  /* Noise/grid texture layer */
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='40' height='40'%3E%3Ccircle cx='1' cy='1' r='0.6' fill='rgba(245%2C242%2C235%2C0.04)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

@supports not (min-height: 100svh) {
  .c-hero { min-height: 100vh; }
}

/* Layer 1: Aurora mesh gradient — animated OKLCH color blooms */
.c-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 35%, oklch(35% 0.12 55 / 0.45) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 15%, oklch(22% 0.10 255 / 0.38) 0%, transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 55% 85%, oklch(18% 0.08 315 / 0.30) 0%, transparent 48%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: aeq-aurora 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes aeq-aurora {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 0%;   }
  33%  { background-position: 60% 20%; }
  66%  { background-position: 40% 80%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 100%; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-hero::before { animation: none; }
}

/* Layer 2: Bottom fade to bg color */
.c-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, #06090F);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.c-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--aeq-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--aeq-s-9) var(--aeq-s-5) var(--aeq-s-8);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-8);
  align-items: center;
}

/* Layer 3: Right-side accent glow via hero-inner pseudo */
.c-hero-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 85% 70%, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.06), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.c-hero-content {
  max-width: 640px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Eyebrow pill — upgraded to glass */
.c-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* Left accent dot on eyebrow pill */
.c-eyebrow-pill::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--aeq-gilt);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ─── Segment Tabs ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.c-seg-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.c-seg-tab {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans, 'DM Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.55);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 200ms ease, background 200ms ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.c-seg-tab:hover {
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.85);
}

.c-seg-tab.is-active {
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
  color: #C9A961;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.c-seg-tab:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--aeq-gilt, #C9A961);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .c-seg-tab { padding: 6px 14px; font-size: 12px; }
}

/* ─── Trust / Decision Ticker ───────────────────────────────── */
.c-trust-band {
  padding: 18px 0 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015);
}

.c-trust-band-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.35);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.c-trust-ticker-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.c-trust-ticker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  width: max-content;
  animation: trust-scroll 50s linear infinite;
}

.c-trust-ticker:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes trust-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.c-ttick {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.60);
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.c-trust-ticker:hover .c-ttick:hover {
  color: #C9A961;
}

.c-ttick-dot {
  color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.40);
  font-size: 11px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-trust-ticker { animation: none; }
}

/* ── H1 with scenario rotator ───────────────────────────── */
.c-h1 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', var(--aeq-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 72, "WONK" 0;
  font-size: clamp(56px, 7.5vw, 96px);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-4);
}

.c-rotator {
  display: block;
  min-height: 1.2em;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
}

.c-rotator.in {
  color: var(--aeq-gilt-light);
}

@keyframes rotOut {
  to { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-16px); }
}

@keyframes rotIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.c-rotator.out { animation: rotOut 0.35s ease forwards; }
.c-rotator.in  { animation: rotIn  0.35s ease forwards; }

.c-hero-sub {
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.70);
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-5);
}

/* CTA row */
.c-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-7);
}

/* Stats bar — glassmorphic */
.c-stats-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--aeq-s-4) var(--aeq-s-5);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.c-stat-item {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 120px;
  padding: 8px var(--aeq-s-4);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Dividers between stats */
.c-stat-item + .c-stat-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  height: 28px;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.c-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', var(--aeq-serif);
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 28, "WONK" 0;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8C878 0%, #C9A961 50%, #A88340 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
}

.c-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.48);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ── Floating cards — glass upgrade ─────────────────────── */
.c-hero-cards {
  position: relative;
  height: 400px;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes float-a {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

@keyframes float-b {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

@keyframes float-c {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

.c-float-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(14, 17, 22, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-lg);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.08);
  min-width: 220px;
  max-width: 290px;
  transition: border-color 240ms ease, box-shadow 240ms ease;
}

.c-float-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15), 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.c-float-a {
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  animation: float-a 5.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.c-float-b {
  top: 150px;
  right: 0;
  animation: float-b 6.0s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.c-float-c {
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 40px;
  animation: float-c 5.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: 1.6s;
}

/* Gilt accent tag */
.c-float-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.c-float-card-title {
  font-family: "DM Sans", var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.c-float-card-meta {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.55);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Check icon — gilt */
.c-float-card-check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  font-size: 9px;
  margin-right: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .c-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: var(--aeq-s-8) var(--aeq-s-5) var(--aeq-s-7);
  }

  .c-hero-cards { display: none; }
  .c-hero-content { max-width: 100%; }
  .c-stats-bar { gap: 0; }
  .c-stat-item { min-width: 50%; text-align: left; }
  .c-stat-item + .c-stat-item::before { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .c-h1 { font-size: 48px; line-height: 1.07; letter-spacing: -0.035em; }
  .c-hero-sub { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.65; }
  .c-stat-item { min-width: 100%; }
  .c-section-h2 { font-size: 36px; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
  .c-problem-h2 { font-size: 38px; }
  .c-stat-num { font-size: 24px; }
  .c-trigger-text { font-size: 13px; }
  .c-persona-name { font-size: 14px; }
}

@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .c-h1 { font-size: 40px; }
  .c-section-h2 { font-size: 32px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SITUATIONAL TRIGGER GRID
   ============================================================ */

.c-triggers {
  background: #08080E;
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.c-triggers::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent);
}

.c-trigger-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Trigger card — glass base */
.c-trigger-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: rgba(14, 17, 22, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-trigger-card:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
}

/* Icon — 44px circle container */
.c-trigger-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.06);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.6);
  transition: color 220ms ease;
}
.c-trigger-card:hover .c-trigger-icon {
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
}
.c-trigger-icon svg { display: block; }

.c-trigger-text {
  font-family: "DM Sans", var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Tool link — gilt micro-label */
.c-trigger-tool {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  transition: color 180ms ease;
}

.c-trigger-card:hover .c-trigger-tool {
  color: var(--aeq-gilt-light);
}

.c-see-all {
  text-align: center;
}

.c-see-all-link {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.55);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.15) !important;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease !important;
}

.c-see-all-link:hover {
  color: var(--aeq-gilt-light);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.5) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .c-trigger-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .c-trigger-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .c-triggers { padding: 64px 0; }
}

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

/* ============================================================
   MARQUEE
   ============================================================ */

.c-marquee-section {
  padding: 48px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #06090F;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.c-marquee-row {
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 8px 0;
}

.c-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
}

.c-marquee-row--left .c-marquee-track {
  animation: marqueeL 45s linear infinite;
}

.c-marquee-row--right .c-marquee-track {
  animation: marqueeR 40s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause on hover — accessible & lets users read pill names */
.c-marquee-section:hover .c-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marqueeL {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes marqueeR {
  from { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  to   { transform: translateX(0); }
}

.c-marquee-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Marquee pills — glass upgrade */
.c-marquee-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(14, 17, 22, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.1);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.72);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: border-color 200ms ease;
}

.c-marquee-pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
}

.c-marquee-pill span {
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* ============================================================
   PROBLEM SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.c-problem {
  background: #08080E;
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.c-problem::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15), transparent);
}

.c-problem-h2 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', var(--aeq-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 60, "WONK" 0;
  font-size: clamp(44px, 5.5vw, 72px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  max-width: 20ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-4);
}

.c-problem-body {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.65);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-7);
}

.c-compare-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--aeq-s-4);
}

/* Compare cards */
.c-compare-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 240ms ease, box-shadow 240ms ease;
}

.c-compare-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Before section — subdued */
.c-compare-before {
  padding: var(--aeq-s-4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.c-compare-before-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.c-compare-before-name {
  font-family: "DM Sans", var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.55);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.c-compare-before-price {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(214, 126, 94, 0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* After section — gilt accented */
.c-compare-after {
  padding: var(--aeq-s-4);
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.06);
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.5);
}

/* After label — gilt bold */
.c-compare-after-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.c-compare-after-name {
  font-family: "DM Sans", var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.c-compare-after-price {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #6fd9b0;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.c-compare-after-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .c-compare-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .c-compare-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .c-problem { padding: 64px 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PERSONA GRID
   ============================================================ */

.c-personas {
  background: #06090F;
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.c-personas::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent);
}

.c-persona-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Persona cards — glass with hover */
.c-persona-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px;
  transition: background 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease;
}

.c-persona-card:hover {
  background: rgba(14, 17, 22, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Icon with gilt bg on hover */
.c-persona-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.04);
  transition: background 220ms ease;
}

.c-persona-card:hover .c-persona-icon {
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1);
}
.c-persona-icon {
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.6);
  transition: color 220ms ease;
}
.c-persona-card:hover .c-persona-icon { color: var(--aeq-gilt); }
.c-persona-icon svg { display: block; }

.c-persona-name {
  font-family: "DM Sans", var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.c-persona-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.c-persona-bullets li {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.45;
  padding-left: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.c-persona-bullets li::before {
  content: '·';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .c-persona-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .c-personas { padding: 64px 0; }
}

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

/* ============================================================
   TOOL CATEGORIES
   ============================================================ */

.c-tools {
  background: #08080E;
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.c-tools::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent);
}

/* Category tabs */
.c-cat-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.06);
  padding-bottom: var(--aeq-s-3);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .c-cat-tabs {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .c-cat-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
}

.c-cat-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.6);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
}

.c-cat-tab:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Active tab — gold bg + bottom line */
.c-cat-tab.active {
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.10);
  border-color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.4);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--aeq-gilt);
  color: var(--aeq-gilt-light);
}

/* Tool panels */
.c-cat-panel { display: none; }

.c-cat-panel.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fade-in-panel 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes fade-in-panel {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* 2x2 grid (4 tools) */
.c-tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--aeq-s-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-4);
}

/* Tool cards */
.c-tool-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: rgba(14, 17, 22, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: var(--aeq-s-4) var(--aeq-s-4) var(--aeq-s-3);
  transition: transform 240ms ease, box-shadow 240ms ease, border-color 240ms ease, background 240ms ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-tool-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 30%, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.06) 50%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 300ms ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.c-tool-card:hover {
  background: rgba(14, 17, 22, 0.8);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.18);
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
}

.c-tool-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.c-tool-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.c-tool-name {
  font-family: "DM Sans", var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.c-tool-tagline {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.58);
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.c-tool-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Price badge */
.c-tool-price {
  font-family: "DM Sans", var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.25);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
}

/* CTA arrow — revealed on hover */
.c-tool-cta {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: color 180ms ease;
}

.c-tool-card:hover .c-tool-cta { color: var(--aeq-gilt); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .c-tools-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .c-tools { padding: 64px 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */

.c-testimonials {
  background: #06090F;
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.c-testimonials::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent);
}

.c-testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Testimonial cards */
.c-testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(14, 17, 22, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), border-color 0.25s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

.c-testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 52px rgba(0,0,0,0.32), 0 0 0 1px rgba(245,242,235,0.07);
}

/* Stars — gilt with spacing */
.c-testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* Quote with large opening mark */
.c-testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.85);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 24px;
}

.c-testimonial-quote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  left: -4px;
  font-size: 64px;
  font-family: "DM Sans", var(--aeq-sans);
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.c-testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Avatar — gradient gilt ring */
.c-testimonial-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3), rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: "DM Sans", var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Groups name + role vertically inside the author row */
.c-testimonial-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.c-testimonial-name {
  font-family: "DM Sans", var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
}

.c-testimonial-role {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .c-testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .c-testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .c-testimonials { padding: 64px 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HOW IT WORKS
   ============================================================ */

.c-how {
  background: #08080E;
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.c-how::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent);
}

.c-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--aeq-s-6);
  position: relative;
  margin-top: var(--aeq-s-7);
}

.c-steps-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  left: calc(33.33% - 1px);
  right: calc(33.33% - 1px);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3), rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1), rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3));
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Step — left accent line */
.c-step {
  position: relative;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
  padding-left: var(--aeq-s-4);
}

/* Step number — large watermark style */
.c-step-num {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', var(--aeq-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 48, "WONK" 1;
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-3);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
}

.c-step-title {
  font-family: "DM Sans", var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.c-step-body {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.58);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .c-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--aeq-s-5);
  }
  .c-steps-grid::before { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .c-steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .c-how { padding: 64px 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATED STATS SECTION — Stats showcase
   ============================================================ */

.c-stats-section {
  background: #06090F;
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.2);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.c-stats-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent);
}

.c-stats-showcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--aeq-s-5);
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 48px;
  text-align: center;
}

.c-stat-item-animate,
.c-stat-item-static {
  position: relative;
}

.c-stat-item-animate + .c-stat-item-animate::before,
.c-stat-item-animate + .c-stat-item-static::before,
.c-stat-item-static + .c-stat-item-animate::before,
.c-stat-item-static + .c-stat-item-static::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  height: 48px;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
}

/* Stat counter — bigger drama numbers */
.c-stat-counter {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', var(--aeq-serif);
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 72, "WONK" 0;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  /* gold-text class provides the gradient */
}

/* Stat labels — uppercase micro */
.c-stat-label-lg {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.55);
  margin-top: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .c-stats-showcase {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--aeq-s-5);
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .c-stats-showcase {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .c-stat-item-animate + .c-stat-item-animate::before,
  .c-stat-item-animate + .c-stat-item-static::before,
  .c-stat-item-static + .c-stat-item-animate::before,
  .c-stat-item-static + .c-stat-item-static::before { display: none; }
  .c-stat-counter { font-size: 48px; }
  .c-stats-section { padding: 64px 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.c-faq-section {
  background: #08080E;
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.c-faq-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent);
}

.c-faq-list {
  margin-top: var(--aeq-s-5);
}

.c-faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.c-faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  font-family: "DM Sans", var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 16px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.c-faq-icon {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
}

.c-faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .c-faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.c-faq-a {
  /* Grid-height animation applied in scroll-driven section below.
     Color/typography only here. */
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.72);
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* .c-faq-a[hidden] removed — hidden attribute no longer used; grid-rows: 0fr collapses */

.c-faq-a a {
  color: var(--aeq-gilt-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3) !important;
}

.c-faq-a a:hover {
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.6) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .c-faq-section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .c-faq-q { font-size: 15px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ALL-ACCESS SUITE CTA
   ============================================================ */

.c-suite {
  background: #06090F;
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.c-suite::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent);
}

/* Suite box — premium dark glass */
.c-suite-box {
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
  background: rgba(14, 17, 22, 0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 64px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.c-suite-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.5), transparent);
}

.c-suite-box::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.06), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.c-suite-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Suite badge */
.c-suite-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-3);
}

.c-suite-h2 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', var(--aeq-serif);
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 36, "WONK" 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  max-width: 22ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-3);
}

.c-suite-body {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.65);
  max-width: 54ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-4);
}

.c-suite-checks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-5);
}

.c-suite-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.75);
}

.c-suite-check::before {
  content: '✓';
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: rgba(61, 107, 92, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(61, 107, 92, 0.6);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #6fd9b0;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.c-suite-price-block {
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.c-suite-price {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', var(--aeq-serif);
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 72, "WONK" 0;
  font-size: 72px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9B973, #C9A961, #A87D40);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.c-suite-per {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.5);
  margin-top: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.c-suite-savings {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.4);
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-4);
}

.c-suite-url {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .c-suite-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: var(--aeq-s-6) var(--aeq-s-5);
    gap: var(--aeq-s-5);
  }
  .c-suite-price-block { text-align: left; }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .c-suite-box { padding: var(--aeq-s-5) 20px; }
  .c-suite-h2 { font-size: clamp(24px, 7vw, 36px); }
  .c-suite-price { font-size: 48px; }
  .c-suite { padding: 64px 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   FINAL URGENCY CTA — dramatic radial glow
   ============================================================ */

.c-final-cta {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%), #06090F;
  padding: 96px var(--aeq-s-6);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-final-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.2), transparent);
}

.c-final-cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 100%, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.08), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.c-final-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.c-final-cta-h2 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', var(--aeq-serif);
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 48, "WONK" 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-4);
}

.c-final-cta-body {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.65);
  max-width: 54ch;
  margin: 0 auto var(--aeq-s-6);
}

.c-final-cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .c-final-cta {
    padding: 64px var(--aeq-s-4);
  }
  .c-final-cta-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .c-final-cta-btns .c-btn-primary,
  .c-final-cta-btns .c-btn-ghost {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

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

.c-footer {
  background: #030508;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: var(--aeq-s-8) 0 var(--aeq-s-5);
  padding-bottom: max(var(--aeq-s-5), calc(var(--aeq-s-5) + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)));
}

.c-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-6);
}

.c-footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-3);
}

.c-footer-brand-name {
  font-family: "DM Sans", var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
}

.c-footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.4);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 32ch;
  margin: 0;
}

.c-footer-col h5 {
  font-family: "DM Sans", var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-3);
}

.c-footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.c-footer-col ul li a {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.55);
  border-bottom: none;
  transition: color 180ms ease;
}

.c-footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  border-bottom: none;
}

.c-footer-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding-top: var(--aeq-s-4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.c-footer-copy {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.3);
}

.c-footer-copy a {
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.4);
  border-bottom: none;
  transition: color 180ms ease;
}

.c-footer-copy a:hover {
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.65);
  border-bottom: none;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .c-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .c-footer-brand-col { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .c-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--aeq-s-5);
  }
  .c-footer-brand-col { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .c-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .c-footer-brand-col { grid-column: auto; }
  .c-footer-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--aeq-s-3);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION SEPARATORS
   ============================================================ */

.c-sep {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent);
  border: none;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE GLOBAL ADJUSTMENTS
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .c-container,
  .c-narrow {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .c-hero-inner {
    padding: var(--aeq-s-7) 20px var(--aeq-s-6);
    gap: var(--aeq-s-5);
  }

  .c-h1 {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 10vw, 46px);
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.05;
  }

  .c-hero-sub {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .c-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .c-btn-primary,
  .c-btn-ghost {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .c-eyebrow-pill {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
  }

  .c-stat-item {
    min-width: 100%;
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .c-stat-item + .c-stat-item::before { display: none; }
  .c-stats-bar { gap: 4px; }
  .c-problem-h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 38px); }
}

/* ── Focus-visible — keyboard navigation accessibility ─────── */
body.consumer *:focus { outline: none; }

body.consumer *:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--aeq-gilt);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

body.consumer .c-btn-primary:focus-visible,
body.consumer .c-btn-ghost:focus-visible,
body.consumer .c-nav-cta:focus-visible,
body.consumer .c-hamburger:focus-visible,
body.consumer .c-cat-tab:focus-visible {
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill);
}

@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .c-container,
  .c-narrow { padding: 0 16px; }
  .c-h1 { font-size: 34px; }
  .c-hero-inner { padding: var(--aeq-s-7) 16px var(--aeq-s-5); }
  .c-suite-price { font-size: 40px; }
  .c-stat-num { font-size: 16px; }
  .c-stat-counter { font-size: 40px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Pricing tiers (section 11.5) ────────────────────────────────── */
body.consumer .c-pricing-section {
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: #06090F;
}
body.consumer .c-pricing-tiers {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(245,242,235,.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,242,235,.10);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

/* Base tier */
body.consumer .c-ptier {
  background: rgba(14, 17, 22, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.1);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease;
}

/* Pro tier — featured card */
body.consumer .c-ptier--pro {
  background: rgba(14, 17, 22, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1), 0 24px 80px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.12);
}

body.consumer .c-ptier-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; right: 16px;
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #C9A961;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.4);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
}

body.consumer .c-ptier-label {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,.50);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

body.consumer .c-ptier-price {
  font-family: var(--aeq-serif);
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #F5F2EB;
}

/* Pro price — bigger with gold gradient */
body.consumer .c-ptier-price--gold {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 52px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9B973, #C9A961, #A87D40);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

body.consumer .c-ptier-per {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,.45);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

body.consumer .c-ptier-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  flex: 1;
}

body.consumer .c-ptier-list li {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,.65);
  padding-left: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Gilt dot markers on pro tier */
body.consumer .c-ptier-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 7px;
  width: 6px; height: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(201,169,97,.6);
}

body.consumer .c-ptier--pro .c-ptier-list li::before {
  background: var(--aeq-gilt);
}

body.consumer .c-ptier-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,242,235,.22);
  color: rgba(245,242,235,.80);
  background: transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 180ms ease, color 180ms ease;
  text-align: center;
}

body.consumer .c-ptier-cta:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,169,97,.5);
  color: #C9A961;
}

/* Pro CTA — full gilt button */
body.consumer .c-ptier-cta--gold {
  background: var(--aeq-gilt);
  border-color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  color: #06090F;
  font-weight: 600;
}

body.consumer .c-ptier-cta--gold:hover {
  background: var(--aeq-gilt-light);
  border-color: var(--aeq-gilt-light);
  color: #06090F;
}

body.consumer .c-pricing-savings {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  background: rgba(201,169,97,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.18);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
body.consumer .c-pricing-savings-label {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #C9A961;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
body.consumer .c-pricing-savings-line {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,.70);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: none;
}
body.consumer .c-pricing-savings-link {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #C9A961;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
body.consumer .c-pricing-savings-link:hover {
  color: #D9B973;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  body.consumer .c-pricing-tiers {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  body.consumer .c-pricing-tiers {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  body.consumer .c-pricing-tiers {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  body.consumer .c-ptier {
    border: 1px solid rgba(245,242,235,.10);
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  body.consumer .c-ptier--pro {
    border-color: rgba(201,169,97,.3);
  }
}
/* ── END Pricing tiers ────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* ── Email capture section ───────────────────────────────────── */
body.consumer .c-email-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: rgba(14, 17, 22, 0.6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
}
body.consumer .c-email-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left text column of the email capture grid */
body.consumer .c-email-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-3);
}
body.consumer .c-email-h2 {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: #F5F2EB;
  margin: 8px 0 12px;
}
body.consumer .c-email-sub {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,.60);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  max-width: 44ch;
}
body.consumer .c-email-proof {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(201,169,97,.7);
}
body.consumer .c-email-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
body.consumer .c-email-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
/* Input — glass style */
body.consumer .c-email-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #F5F2EB;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease;
  min-width: 0;
}
body.consumer .c-email-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(245,242,235,.35);
}
body.consumer .c-email-input:focus {
  border-color: rgba(201,169,97,.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.12);
}
/* Submit button — gilt solid */
body.consumer .c-email-btn {
  background: var(--aeq-gilt);
  color: #0E1116;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
body.consumer .c-email-btn:hover {
  background: var(--aeq-gilt-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
}
body.consumer .c-email-note {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,.30);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: none;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body.consumer .c-email-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  body.consumer .c-email-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  body.consumer .c-email-btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   CSS SCROLL-DRIVEN REVEALS — compositor-threaded, zero JS
   Complements JS IntersectionObserver (fallback for older browsers)
   ============================================================ */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  @supports (animation-timeline: scroll()) {
    .c-tool-card,
    .c-persona-card,
    .c-testi-card,
    .c-step,
    .c-trigger-card,
    .c-compare-item,
    .c-aud-card,
    .c-brand-block {
      animation: aeq-scroll-reveal linear both;
      animation-timeline: view();
      animation-range: entry 0% cover 28%;
    }

    @keyframes aeq-scroll-reveal {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate3d(0, 36px, 0);
      }
      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
      }
    }
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   CARD STAGGER ANIMATION DELAYS — nth-child cascades
   ============================================================ */

/* Stagger — tool cards */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  @supports (animation-timeline: scroll()) {
    .c-tool-card:nth-child(2)  { animation-delay: 55ms;  }
    .c-tool-card:nth-child(3)  { animation-delay: 110ms; }
    .c-tool-card:nth-child(4)  { animation-delay: 165ms; }
    .c-tool-card:nth-child(5)  { animation-delay: 220ms; }
    .c-tool-card:nth-child(6)  { animation-delay: 275ms; }
    .c-tool-card:nth-child(7)  { animation-delay: 330ms; }
    .c-tool-card:nth-child(8)  { animation-delay: 385ms; }
    .c-tool-card:nth-child(9)  { animation-delay: 440ms; }
    .c-tool-card:nth-child(10) { animation-delay: 495ms; }

    .c-persona-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 60ms;  }
    .c-persona-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 120ms; }
    .c-persona-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 180ms; }
    .c-persona-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 240ms; }
    .c-persona-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 300ms; }
    .c-persona-card:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 360ms; }
    .c-persona-card:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 420ms; }

    .c-testi-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 80ms;  }
    .c-testi-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 160ms; }
    .c-testi-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 240ms; }
    .c-testi-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 320ms; }
    .c-testi-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 400ms; }
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   H1 VARIABLE FONT WEIGHT ANIMATION
   ============================================================ */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .c-h1 {
    animation: aeq-weight-reveal 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1) both;
  }

  @keyframes aeq-weight-reveal {
    from {
      font-variation-settings: 'wght' 300;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translate3d(0, 12px, 0);
    }
    to {
      font-variation-settings: 'wght' 800;
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ — CSS GRID HEIGHT ANIMATION (replaces hidden-attribute toggle)
   ============================================================ */

.c-faq-a {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.c-faq-a > * {
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 0;
}

.c-faq-item.is-open .c-faq-a,
.c-faq-item[open] .c-faq-a {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    filter: none;
    transition: none;
  }

  .c-float-a,
  .c-float-b,
  .c-float-c {
    animation: none;
  }

  .c-rotator.out,
  .c-rotator.in {
    animation: none;
  }

  .c-marquee-row--left .c-marquee-track,
  .c-marquee-row--right .c-marquee-track {
    animation: none;
  }

  .c-tool-card,
  .c-trigger-card,
  .c-persona-card,
  .c-testimonial-card,
  .c-compare-card,
  .c-btn-primary,
  .c-btn-ghost,
  .c-nav-cta {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* ── Audience pathway section ─────────────────────────── */
.c-audiences { padding: var(--aeq-s-8) 0; background: #0A0C12; }
.c-aud-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: var(--aeq-s-4); margin-top: var(--aeq-s-5); }
.c-aud-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--aeq-s-2);
  padding: var(--aeq-s-5); border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245,242,235,.08);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.c-aud-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.c-aud-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.55);
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}
.c-aud-card:hover .c-aud-icon { color: var(--aeq-gilt); }
.c-aud-icon svg { display: block; }
.c-aud-tier { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.c-aud-consumer .c-aud-tier { color: rgba(245,242,235,.5); }
.c-aud-creator .c-aud-tier { color: #A78BFA; }
.c-aud-enterprise .c-aud-tier { color: #C9A961; }
.c-aud-h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; margin: 4px 0 8px; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--aeq-bone); }
.c-aud-body { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(245,242,235,.55); flex: 1; }
.c-aud-price { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: var(--aeq-s-2); }
.c-aud-consumer .c-aud-price { color: rgba(245,242,235,.7); }
.c-aud-creator .c-aud-price { color: #A78BFA; }
.c-aud-enterprise .c-aud-price { color: #C9A961; }
.c-aud-cta { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
.c-aud-consumer .c-aud-cta { color: rgba(245,242,235,.7); }
.c-aud-creator .c-aud-cta { color: #A78BFA; }
.c-aud-enterprise .c-aud-cta { color: #C9A961; }
.c-aud-consumer:hover { border-color: rgba(245,242,235,.18); }
.c-aud-creator:hover { border-color: #7C3AED; }
.c-aud-enterprise:hover { border-color: #C9A961; }

/* ── Brand block section (NEXUS + COMPASS on homepage) ─ */
.c-brand-block { padding: var(--aeq-s-8) 0; }
.c-brand-nexus { background: #0E1116; color: #F5F2EB; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.08); }
.c-brand-compass { background: #0A0814; color: #F5F2EB; border-top: 1px solid rgba(167,139,250,.08); }
.c-brand-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--aeq-s-7); align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .c-brand-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.c-brand-eyebrow { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(245,242,235,.4); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.c-brand-name { font-family: 'Fraunces', var(--aeq-serif); font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: "opsz" 48, "WONK" 0; font-size: 64px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #C9A961; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.c-brand-name--compass { color: #A78BFA; }
.c-brand-name--kairos { color: #c084fc; }
.c-brand-h2 { font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; color: #F5F2EB; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.c-brand-body { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(245,242,235,.70); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.c-brand-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.c-brand-feature { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(245,242,235,.80); display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; }
.c-brand-feature span { color: #C9A961; flex-shrink: 0; }
.c-brand-compass .c-brand-feature span { color: #A78BFA; }
.c-brand-kairos .c-brand-feature span { color: #c084fc; }
.c-brand-kairos .c-brand-stat-card--amber { border-color: rgba(192,132,252,.35); background: rgba(192,132,252,.07); }
.c-brand-kairos .c-brand-stat-card--amber .c-brand-stat { color: #c084fc; }
.c-brand-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.c-brand-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.c-brand-stat-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 24px; }
.c-brand-stat-card--gold { border-color: rgba(201,169,97,.35); background: rgba(201,169,97,.07); }
.c-brand-stat-card--amber { border-color: rgba(167,139,250,.35); background: rgba(167,139,250,.07); }
.c-brand-stat { font-size: 36px; font-weight: 700; color: #C9A961; }
.c-brand-stat-card--amber .c-brand-stat { color: #A78BFA; }
.c-brand-stat-label { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(245,242,235,.55); margin-top: 4px; }
.c-brand-tag-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.c-brand-tag { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); color: rgba(245,242,235,.65); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }

/* ── Enterprise pricing tier ───────────────────────────── */
body.consumer .c-ptier--enterprise { border-color: rgba(201,169,97,.35); background: rgba(201,169,97,.04); }
body.consumer .c-ptier--enterprise .c-ptier-price { color: #C9A961; }

/* ============================================================
   SOTA REDESIGN ADDITIONS — 2026-05-24
   ============================================================ */

/* ===== HERO REDESIGN ===== */
.c-hero {
  background: var(--aeq-ink);
  min-height: 100svh;
}

.c-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-7);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .c-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.c-h1 {
  font-family: var(--aeq-serif);
  font-size: clamp(56px, 8.5vw, 108px);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 88, "WONK" 0;
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: var(--aeq-track-tight);
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  margin: 0 0 var(--aeq-s-4);
}

.c-h1-gold {
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  font-style: italic;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 88, "WONK" 1;
}

/* ===== HERO OUTPUT CARD ===== */
.c-hero-output-card {
  background: var(--aeq-ink-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.25);
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--aeq-s-5);
  box-shadow: var(--aeq-shadow-gilt);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .c-hero-output-card {
    max-width: 520px;
  }
}

.c-hoc-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-3);
}

.c-hoc-tool {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-sm);
  color: var(--aeq-fg-dark-mute);
}

.c-hoc-badge {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-xs);
  background: rgba(61,107,92,.3);
  color: #7abfaa;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill);
}

.c-hoc-verdict {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #7abfaa;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-3);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.c-hoc-confidence {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-3);
}

.c-hoc-conf-bar {
  flex: 1;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(245,242,235,.12);
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-hoc-conf-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--aeq-gilt);
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill);
}

.c-hoc-conf-num {
  font-family: var(--aeq-mono);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-sm);
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.c-hoc-panel-models {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.c-hoc-model--agree {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-xs);
  background: rgba(61,107,92,.2);
  color: #7abfaa;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill);
}

.c-hoc-insights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-4);
}

.c-hoc-insight {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-sm);
  color: var(--aeq-fg-dark-soft);
  padding-left: var(--aeq-s-3);
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(201,169,97,.4);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.c-hoc-action {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-sm);
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  background: rgba(201,169,97,.08);
  padding: var(--aeq-s-2) var(--aeq-s-3);
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-md);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===== VALIDATION MOMENT ===== */
.c-validate-moment {
  padding: var(--aeq-s-9) 0;
  background: var(--aeq-bone);
}

.c-validate-moment .aeq-eyebrow {
  color: var(--aeq-fg-mute);
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-3);
  display: block;
}

body.consumer .c-validate-moment h2 {
  font-family: var(--aeq-serif);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-3xl);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--aeq-ink);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-6);
  letter-spacing: var(--aeq-track-tight);
}

body.consumer .c-validate-moment h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--aeq-bronze);
}

.c-vm-compare {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-5);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .c-vm-compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .c-validate-moment { padding: var(--aeq-s-7) 0; }
}

.c-vm-col {
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--aeq-s-5);
}

.c-vm-label {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-xs);
  letter-spacing: var(--aeq-track-eyebrow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-3);
}

.c-vm-col--generic {
  background: var(--aeq-bone-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--aeq-rule-strong);
}

.c-vm-col--generic .c-vm-label { color: var(--aeq-fg-mute); }

body.consumer .c-vm-col--generic p {
  color: var(--aeq-fg-mute);
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: none;
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-base);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.c-vm-verdict-none {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-sm);
  color: var(--aeq-fg-mute);
  margin-top: var(--aeq-s-3);
  padding: var(--aeq-s-2) var(--aeq-s-3);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--aeq-rule-strong);
}

.c-vm-col--aequara {
  background: var(--aeq-ink);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.3);
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
}

.c-vm-col--aequara .c-vm-label { color: rgba(245,242,235,.5); }

.c-vm-mini-card .c-hoc-verdict { font-size: var(--aeq-text-lg); }

.c-vm-findings {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--aeq-s-3) 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-2);
}

.c-vm-findings li {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-sm);
  color: var(--aeq-fg-dark-soft);
  padding-left: var(--aeq-s-3);
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(201,169,97,.4);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ===== BENTO GRID ===== */
.c-bento {
  background: var(--aeq-ink);
  padding: var(--aeq-s-9) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245,242,235,.06);
}

.c-bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--aeq-s-3);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .c-bento-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .c-bento-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .c-bento { padding: var(--aeq-s-7) 0; }
}

.c-bento-card {
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--aeq-s-5);
  transition: transform 240ms ease, box-shadow 240ms ease;
}

.c-bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

.c-bento-card--large {
  grid-column: span 2;
  grid-row: span 2;
}

.c-bento-card--medium { grid-column: span 2; }
.c-bento-card--small { grid-column: span 1; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .c-bento-card--large { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
  .c-bento-card--medium { grid-column: span 2; }
  .c-bento-card--small { grid-column: span 1; }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .c-bento-card--large,
  .c-bento-card--medium,
  .c-bento-card--small { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }
}

.c-bento-card--dark {
  background: var(--aeq-ink-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--aeq-rule-on-dark);
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
}

.c-bento-card--gilt {
  background: var(--aeq-gilt);
  color: var(--aeq-ink);
}

.c-bento-card--bone {
  background: var(--aeq-bone);
  color: var(--aeq-ink);
}
/* Guard: prevent body.consumer p (spec 0,1,2) from bleeeding near-white text onto light cards */
body.consumer .c-bento-card--bone p,
body.consumer .c-bento-card--bone .c-bento-eyebrow { color: var(--aeq-ink-mute); }
body.consumer .c-bento-card--gilt p,
body.consumer .c-bento-card--gilt .c-bento-eyebrow { color: var(--aeq-ink); }

.c-bento-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-xs);
  letter-spacing: var(--aeq-track-eyebrow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: .6;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-2);
}

.c-bento-stat {
  font-family: var(--aeq-serif);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-4xl);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-2);
}

.c-bento-label {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--aeq-s-2);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.c-bento-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-2);
  margin-top: var(--aeq-s-3);
}

.c-bento-card--dark .c-bento-pills span {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-xs);
  background: rgba(245,242,235,.1);
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill);
}

.c-bento-conf-demo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-2);
  margin: var(--aeq-s-3) 0;
}

.c-bento-conf-bar {
  flex: 1;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(14,17,22,.2);
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-bento-conf-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--aeq-ink);
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill);
}

.c-bento-conf-demo span {
  font-family: var(--aeq-mono);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aeq-ink);
}

/* ===== TESTIMONIAL UPGRADES ===== */
.c-testimonial-card {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--aeq-gilt);
}

.c-test-star {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 2px;
}

.c-test-quote {
  font-family: var(--aeq-serif) !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
}

/* ===== HOW IT WORKS WATERMARK ===== */
.c-step {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-step-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.1em;
  left: -0.05em;
  font-family: var(--aeq-serif);
  font-size: clamp(120px, 15vw, 200px);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  opacity: 0.07;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.c-step-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* When watermark is present, ensure the left border accent still shows */
.c-step {
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(201,169,97,.3);
  padding-left: var(--aeq-s-4);
}

/* ===== ORIGIN FILM — explicit light text on dark background ===== */
.c-origin-film h2 { color: var(--aeq-bone); }
.c-origin-film .aeq-eyebrow { color: rgba(245,242,235,0.5); }

/* ===== TRIGGER CARD FRAUNCES H3 ===== */
.c-trigger-text {
  font-family: var(--aeq-serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 20, "WONK" 0;
}

/* ===== TRIGGER GILT HOVER ===== */
.c-trigger-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--aeq-gilt);
}

/* ===== HERO STATS BAR — 3 items (remove $0) ===== */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .c-stats-bar .c-stat-item { min-width: 0; }
}

/* ===== HERO SPACING — pull content up toward nav ===== */
.c-hero { justify-content: flex-start; }
.c-hero-inner { padding-top: var(--aeq-s-5); }

/* ===== GOLD TEXT SHIMMER ===== */
.c-h1-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(
    100deg,
    var(--aeq-bronze-deep) 0%,
    var(--aeq-gilt) 30%,
    #EDD89F 48%,
    var(--aeq-gilt) 65%,
    var(--aeq-bronze-deep) 100%
  );
  background-size: 240% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  animation: aeq-gold-shimmer 6s linear infinite;
  font-style: italic;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 88, "WONK" 1;
}
@keyframes aeq-gold-shimmer {
  from { background-position: 240% center; }
  to   { background-position: -240% center; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-h1-gold {
    background: none;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--aeq-gilt);
    color: var(--aeq-gilt);
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ===== HERO OUTPUT CARD — float ===== */
.c-hero-output-card {
  animation: aeq-card-float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
@keyframes aeq-card-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  40%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  75%       { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-hero-output-card { animation: none; }
}

/* ===== ANIMATED CONFIDENCE BAR ===== */
@keyframes aeq-bar-fill {
  from { width: 0; }
  to   { width: 87%; }
}
.c-hoc-conf-fill {
  animation: aeq-bar-fill 1.8s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.4s both;
}

/* ===== TRUST MARQUEE ===== */
.c-trust-marquee {
  background: var(--aeq-ink-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245,242,235,.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245,242,235,.06);
  padding: 14px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.c-trust-marquee::before,
.c-trust-marquee::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 100px; z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.c-trust-marquee::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--aeq-ink-soft), transparent);
}
.c-trust-marquee::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--aeq-ink-soft), transparent);
}
.c-trust-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  width: max-content;
  animation: aeq-trust-scroll 40s linear infinite;
}
.c-trust-marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes aeq-trust-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.c-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-sm);
  color: rgba(245,242,235,.5);
  padding: 0 var(--aeq-s-5);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(245,242,235,.07);
}
.c-trust-item-dot {
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--aeq-gilt);
  opacity: .7;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.c-trust-item-label {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,.78);
}

/* ===== HERO OUTPUT CARD — glow pulse on border ===== */
@keyframes aeq-border-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: var(--aeq-shadow-gilt), 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,169,97,0); }
  50%       { box-shadow: var(--aeq-shadow-gilt), 0 0 32px 4px rgba(201,169,97,.12); }
}
.c-hero-output-card {
  animation: aeq-card-float 8s ease-in-out infinite,
             aeq-border-pulse 5s ease-in-out 1s infinite;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-hero-output-card { animation: none; }
}

/* -- TRIGGER OUTCOME ANCHORS -------------------------------------------------------- */
.c-trigger-outcome {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: 4px;
  opacity: 0.82;
}
/* -- PRICING SIGNAL STRIP ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.c-price-signal { background: rgba(201,169,97,0.05); border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.12); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.12); padding: 14px 0; }
.c-price-signal-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--aeq-s-4); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.c-ps-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 5px; }
.c-ps-num { font-family: var(--aeq-serif); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--aeq-gilt); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.c-ps-label { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(245,242,235,0.55); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.c-ps-sep { color: rgba(245,242,235,0.2); font-size: 14px; }
.c-ps-sep--wide { margin: 0 4px; }
.c-ps-cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; padding: 7px 18px; background: var(--aeq-gilt); color: var(--aeq-ink); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill); text-decoration: none; transition: opacity 0.18s; }
.c-ps-cta:hover { opacity: 0.88; }
/* -- STICKY BOTTOM CTA ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.c-sticky-cta { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 900; background: rgba(14,17,22,0.94); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.18); padding: 12px 0; transform: translateY(100%); transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1); }
.c-sticky-cta.is-visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.c-sticky-cta-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--aeq-s-4); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; }
.c-sticky-cta-copy { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(245,242,235,0.72); }
.c-sticky-cta-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.c-sticky-cta-ghost { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(245,242,235,0.6); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245,242,235,0.2); padding-bottom: 1px; }
.c-sticky-cta-ghost:hover { color: var(--aeq-bone); }
.c-sticky-cta-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; padding: 8px 20px; background: var(--aeq-gilt); color: var(--aeq-ink); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill); text-decoration: none; transition: opacity 0.18s; }
.c-sticky-cta-btn:hover { opacity: 0.88; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .c-sticky-cta-copy { display: none; } .c-sticky-cta-inner { justify-content: center; } }
/* -- VM TRY-IT CTA ----------------------------------------------------------------- */
.c-vm-try-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: var(--aeq-s-6); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--aeq-s-2); }
.c-vm-try-cta a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 13px 34px; border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill); color: var(--aeq-ink); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; background: var(--aeq-gilt); transition: opacity 0.18s; letter-spacing: 0.01em; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(201,169,97,0.25); }
.c-vm-try-cta a:hover { opacity: 0.88; }
/* Override body.consumer a:hover (spec 0,2,2) which would set gilt-light on gilt bg */
body.consumer .c-vm-try-cta a:hover { color: var(--aeq-ink); }
.c-vm-try-cta-sub { font-size: 12px; color: var(--aeq-fg-mute); letter-spacing: 0.03em; }

/* ── RESEARCH CREDIBILITY SECTION ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.c-research-section {
  padding: var(--aeq-s-9) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.c-research-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--aeq-s-4);
  margin-top: var(--aeq-s-6);
}
.c-research-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-lg, 14px);
  padding: var(--aeq-s-5) var(--aeq-s-5) var(--aeq-s-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-3);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.c-research-card:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.c-research-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: var(--aeq-s-5);
  width: 36px; height: 2px;
  border-radius: 0 0 2px 2px;
}
.c-research-num {
  font-family: var(--aeq-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding-top: var(--aeq-s-2);
}
.c-research-h3 {
  font-family: var(--aeq-serif);
  font-size: var(--aeq-text-lg, 18px);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--aeq-bone);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.c-research-body {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.6);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.c-research-metric {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  padding: var(--aeq-s-3);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius, 8px);
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.3);
}
.c-research-metric-label {
  font-size: 9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.35);
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
}
.c-research-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--aeq-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt-light);
  word-break: break-word;
}
.c-research-link {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--aeq-gilt);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.2);
  padding-bottom: 1px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: border-color 0.18s;
}
.c-research-link:hover { border-color: var(--aeq-gilt); }
.c-research-footer {
  margin-top: var(--aeq-s-7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-5);
  padding-top: var(--aeq-s-5);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.c-research-footer-copy {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.55);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.c-research-footer-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--aeq-s-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .c-research-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .c-research-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .c-research-footer { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .c-research-footer-links { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
}
/* ── NEXUS RESEARCH TAG ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.c-brand-research-tag {
  font-family: var(--aeq-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin: calc(-1 * var(--aeq-s-3)) 0 var(--aeq-s-4);
}
.c-brand-research-tag-link {
  color: rgba(201,169,97,0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.2);
  padding-bottom: 1px;
  transition: color 0.18s;
}
.c-brand-research-tag-link:hover { color: var(--aeq-gilt); }
/* ── VM BRIER TAG ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.c-vm-brier-tag {
  font-family: var(--aeq-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.45); /* was 0.30 (~3.5:1 on ink) → 0.45 (~4.7:1) */
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.c-vm-brier-tag a {
  color: rgba(201,169,97,0.65); /* was 0.50 → 0.65 for legibility on ink bg */
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.2);
  padding-bottom: 1px;
}
.c-vm-brier-tag a:hover { color: var(--aeq-gilt); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SOTA 2: Experience-layer upgrades (8 additions)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── SOTA 2: Staggered insight + model-dot entrance ─────────────────────── */
@keyframes aeq-insight-slide {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-10px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes aeq-dot-pop {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.6); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}
/* Insights start hidden, animate in with stagger */
.c-hero-output-card .c-hoc-insights .c-hoc-insight { opacity: 0; }
.c-hero-output-card .c-hoc-insights .c-hoc-insight:nth-child(1) {
  animation: aeq-insight-slide 0.42s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 1.05s forwards;
}
.c-hero-output-card .c-hoc-insights .c-hoc-insight:nth-child(2) {
  animation: aeq-insight-slide 0.42s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 1.35s forwards;
}
.c-hero-output-card .c-hoc-insights .c-hoc-insight:nth-child(3) {
  animation: aeq-insight-slide 0.42s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 1.65s forwards;
}
/* Model consensus dots stagger */
.c-hero-output-card .c-hoc-panel-models .c-hoc-model--agree { opacity: 0; }
.c-hero-output-card .c-hoc-panel-models .c-hoc-model--agree:nth-child(1) {
  animation: aeq-dot-pop 0.28s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 1.90s forwards;
}
.c-hero-output-card .c-hoc-panel-models .c-hoc-model--agree:nth-child(2) {
  animation: aeq-dot-pop 0.28s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 2.05s forwards;
}
.c-hero-output-card .c-hoc-panel-models .c-hoc-model--agree:nth-child(3) {
  animation: aeq-dot-pop 0.28s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 2.20s forwards;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-hero-output-card .c-hoc-insights .c-hoc-insight,
  .c-hero-output-card .c-hoc-panel-models .c-hoc-model--agree {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ─── SOTA 2: Trigger card inner top-glow reveal ─────────────────────────── */
.c-trigger-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 130% 90% at 50% -15%, rgba(201,169,97,0.13), transparent 62%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.38s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: 0;
}
.c-trigger-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
/* Keep card children above glow */
.c-trigger-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ─── SOTA 2: Scroll progress indicator ──────────────────────────────────── */
.c-scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aeq-gilt) 0%, #EDD89F 50%, var(--aeq-gilt-light) 100%);
  z-index: 10000;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: width;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .c-scroll-progress { display: none; } }

/* ─── SOTA 2: Hero cursor-tracking glow ──────────────────────────────────── */
.c-hero-cursor-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,169,97,0.055) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  will-change: left, top;
}

/* ─── SOTA 2: Research section card entrance ─────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes aeq-card-rise {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.c-research-section.aeq-in .c-research-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation: aeq-card-rise 0.55s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.00s both;
}
.c-research-section.aeq-in .c-research-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation: aeq-card-rise 0.55s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.10s both;
}
.c-research-section.aeq-in .c-research-card:nth-child(3) {
  animation: aeq-card-rise 0.55s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.20s both;
}
.c-research-section.aeq-in .c-research-card:nth-child(4) {
  animation: aeq-card-rise 0.55s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.30s both;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-research-section.aeq-in .c-research-card { animation: none; }
}

/* ─── SOTA 2: Testimonial card hover lift ──────────────────────────────────*/
/* (transition + hover upgraded on the base rule at line ~1575 — no duplicate block needed) */

/* ─── SOTA 2: Live activity ticker ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.c-live-ticker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: var(--aeq-s-4);
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 10px;
  background: rgba(61,107,92,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(61,107,92,0.22);
  border-radius: var(--aeq-radius-pill);
  width: fit-content;
}
.c-live-ticker-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--aeq-verdigris, #3D6B5C);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: aeq-live-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes aeq-live-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(61,107,92,0.5); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.7; box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(61,107,92,0); }
}
.c-live-ticker-text {
  font-family: var(--aeq-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-live-ticker-dot { animation: none; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SOTA TIER 3 — "Go deeper and further"
   Research accent draw · NEXUS/COMPASS drama · How-It-Works depth ·
   Pricing depth · Final CTA pulse · Suite shimmer · Section fingerprints
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── T3 Shared keyframes ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes aeq-accent-draw {
  from { transform: scaleX(0); }
  to   { transform: scaleX(1); }
}
@keyframes aeq-tag-pop {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.75) translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1)   translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes aeq-gold-glow-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0   rgba(201,169,97,0.00); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,169,97,0.14); }
}
@keyframes aeq-card-from-right {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(22px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes aeq-badge-shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -250% center; }
  100% { background-position:  250% center; }
}
@keyframes aeq-cta-breathe {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.42; }
}
@keyframes aeq-suite-sweep {
  from { background-position: -200% center; opacity: 0.65; }
  to   { background-position:  200% center; opacity: 0; }
}

/* ─── T3-A: Research card accent bar draw-in ──────────────────────────────
   Color bar "draws" left-to-right after the card rises in.                 */
.c-research-accent {
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.c-research-section.aeq-in .c-research-card:nth-child(1) .c-research-accent {
  animation: aeq-accent-draw 0.50s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.40s both;
}
.c-research-section.aeq-in .c-research-card:nth-child(2) .c-research-accent {
  animation: aeq-accent-draw 0.50s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.50s both;
}
.c-research-section.aeq-in .c-research-card:nth-child(3) .c-research-accent {
  animation: aeq-accent-draw 0.50s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.60s both;
}
.c-research-section.aeq-in .c-research-card:nth-child(4) .c-research-accent {
  animation: aeq-accent-draw 0.50s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.70s both;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-research-accent { transform: none; }
  .c-research-section.aeq-in .c-research-card .c-research-accent { animation: none; }
}

/* ─── T3-B: NEXUS gold card persistent glow pulse ────────────────────────── */
.c-brand-nexus .c-brand-stat-card--gold {
  animation: aeq-gold-glow-pulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-brand-nexus .c-brand-stat-card--gold { animation: none; }
}

/* ─── T3-C: NEXUS right-side stagger entrance ────────────────────────────── */
.c-brand-nexus .c-brand-right .c-brand-stat-card,
.c-brand-nexus .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag { opacity: 0; }

.c-brand-nexus.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-stat-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation: aeq-card-from-right 0.50s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.10s both;
}
.c-brand-nexus.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-stat-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation: aeq-card-from-right 0.50s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.28s both;
}
.c-brand-nexus.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag:nth-child(1) {
  animation: aeq-tag-pop 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.50s both;
}
.c-brand-nexus.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag:nth-child(2) {
  animation: aeq-tag-pop 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.58s both;
}
.c-brand-nexus.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag:nth-child(3) {
  animation: aeq-tag-pop 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.66s both;
}
.c-brand-nexus.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag:nth-child(4) {
  animation: aeq-tag-pop 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.74s both;
}
.c-brand-nexus.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag:nth-child(5) {
  animation: aeq-tag-pop 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.82s both;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-brand-nexus .c-brand-right .c-brand-stat-card,
  .c-brand-nexus .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag { opacity: 1; animation: none; }
}

/* ─── T3-D: COMPASS right-side stagger entrance ──────────────────────────── */
.c-brand-compass .c-brand-right .c-brand-stat-card,
.c-brand-compass .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag { opacity: 0; }

.c-brand-compass.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-stat-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation: aeq-card-from-right 0.50s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.10s both;
}
.c-brand-compass.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-stat-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation: aeq-card-from-right 0.50s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.28s both;
}
.c-brand-compass.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag:nth-child(1) {
  animation: aeq-tag-pop 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.50s both;
}
.c-brand-compass.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag:nth-child(2) {
  animation: aeq-tag-pop 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.57s both;
}
.c-brand-compass.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag:nth-child(3) {
  animation: aeq-tag-pop 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.64s both;
}
.c-brand-compass.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag:nth-child(4) {
  animation: aeq-tag-pop 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.71s both;
}
.c-brand-compass.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag:nth-child(5) {
  animation: aeq-tag-pop 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.78s both;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-brand-compass .c-brand-right .c-brand-stat-card,
  .c-brand-compass .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag { opacity: 1; animation: none; }
}

/* ─── T3-E: KAIROS right-side stagger entrance ───────────────────────────── */
.c-brand-kairos .c-brand-right .c-brand-stat-card,
.c-brand-kairos .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag { opacity: 0; }

.c-brand-kairos.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-stat-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation: aeq-card-from-right 0.50s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.10s both;
}
.c-brand-kairos.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-stat-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation: aeq-card-from-right 0.50s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.28s both;
}
.c-brand-kairos.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag:nth-child(1) {
  animation: aeq-tag-pop 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.50s both;
}
.c-brand-kairos.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag:nth-child(2) {
  animation: aeq-tag-pop 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.57s both;
}
.c-brand-kairos.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag:nth-child(3) {
  animation: aeq-tag-pop 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.64s both;
}
.c-brand-kairos.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag:nth-child(4) {
  animation: aeq-tag-pop 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.71s both;
}
.c-brand-kairos.aeq-in .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag:nth-child(5) {
  animation: aeq-tag-pop 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.78s both;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-brand-kairos .c-brand-right .c-brand-stat-card,
  .c-brand-kairos .c-brand-right .c-brand-tag-row .c-brand-tag { opacity: 1; animation: none; }
}

/* ─── T3-F: How It Works — connector draw + watermark entrance ──────────── */
/* Connector line draws left-to-right when section enters view */
.c-steps-grid::before {
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.5s;
}
.c-how.aeq-in .c-steps-grid::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
/* Watermark numbers scale from slightly large → natural size as step reveals */
.c-step .c-step-watermark {
  transition: opacity 0.9s ease 0.65s, transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 0.65s;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.22);
}
.c-step.reveal.visible .c-step-watermark {
  opacity: 0.07;
  transform: scale(1);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-step .c-step-watermark { transition: none; opacity: 0.07; transform: none; }
  .c-steps-grid::before     { transition: none; transform: none; }
}

/* ─── T3-F: Pricing tier hover depth ─────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Tiers live inside overflow:hidden grid — use inset glow, not translate */
body.consumer .c-ptier {
  transition: box-shadow 240ms ease, background-color 240ms ease, border-color 240ms ease;
}
body.consumer .c-ptier:hover {
  background-color: rgba(14,17,22,0.88);
  border-color: rgba(245,242,235,0.18);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(201,169,97,0.18), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(245,242,235,0.04);
}
body.consumer .c-ptier--pro:hover {
  background-color: rgba(14,17,22,0.96);
  border-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.55);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(201,169,97,0.45),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(201,169,97,0.30),
              0 0 48px rgba(201,169,97,0.16);
}
/* Pro badge sweeping shimmer — draws the eye to the recommended plan */
body.consumer .c-ptier--pro .c-ptier-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(201,169,97,0.12) 0%,
    rgba(201,169,97,0.12) 30%,
    rgba(245,242,235,0.22) 50%,
    rgba(201,169,97,0.12) 70%,
    rgba(201,169,97,0.12) 100%
  );
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  animation: aeq-badge-shimmer 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  body.consumer .c-ptier--pro .c-ptier-badge { animation: none; background: rgba(201,169,97,0.12); }
  body.consumer .c-ptier { transition: none; }
}

/* ─── T3-G: Final CTA ambient gradient breathing ─────────────────────────── */
/* The ::after golden radial gently pulses to give the section life */
.c-final-cta::after {
  animation: aeq-cta-breathe 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .c-final-cta::after { animation: none; } }

/* ─── T3-H: Suite box — hover top-edge sweep ─────────────────────────────── */
.c-suite-box {
  transition: box-shadow 280ms ease;
}
.c-suite-box:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 100px rgba(201,169,97,0.12),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(201,169,97,0.22);
}
.c-suite-box:hover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(245,242,235,0.72) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: aeq-suite-sweep 1.0s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) forwards;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-suite-box { transition: none; }
  .c-suite-box:hover::before { animation: none; }
}

/* ─── T3-I: FAQ question hover affordance ────────────────────────────────── */
.c-faq-q { transition: color 0.18s ease; }
.c-faq-q:hover { color: rgba(245,242,235,0.96); }
.c-faq-item:hover .c-faq-icon { color: var(--aeq-gilt-light); }

/* ─── T3-J: Section ambient fingerprints ────────────────────────────────── */
/* NEXUS — deep lapis bloom (right): enterprise gravitas */
.c-brand-nexus { position: relative; }
.c-brand-nexus::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 80% at 82% 50%,
    rgba(42,74,122,0.10), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.c-brand-nexus > .c-container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* COMPASS — verdigris bloom (left): creator warmth */
.c-brand-compass { position: relative; }
.c-brand-compass::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 80% at 18% 50%,
    rgba(61,107,92,0.09), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.c-brand-compass > .c-container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* KAIROS — violet bloom (right): adaptive mastery */
.c-brand-kairos { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.c-brand-kairos::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 80% at 82% 50%,
    rgba(108,43,180,0.08), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.c-brand-kairos > .c-container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* How It Works — emerald process-bloom at section base */
.c-how::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  width: 900px; height: 300px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 100% at 50% 100%,
    rgba(61,107,92,0.07), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Pricing section — subtle top accent rule */
body.consumer .c-pricing-section { position: relative; }
body.consumer .c-pricing-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(245,242,235,0.07), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}