/* ================= Chronic Pain Relief ================= */
:root{
  --navy-950:#050D1C;
  --navy-900:#0B1B33;
  --navy-850:#0E2140;
  --navy-800:#13294D;
  --teal:#2BBDC9;
  --teal-bright:#4ADEE8;
  --teal-dim:#1A7E88;
  --coral:#F0766B;
  --coral-soft:#F79A91;
  --mint:#57D9A3;
  --ink:#EAF2F7;
  --muted:#96ABC1;
  --font-display:"Fraunces", Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:"Instrument Sans", -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --ease-out:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --max:1200px;
}

*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
html:focus-within{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  background:var(--navy-950);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
::selection{background:var(--teal);color:var(--navy-950)}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit}

/* film grain */
.grain{
  position:fixed;inset:-50%;z-index:9998;pointer-events:none;opacity:.05;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='240' height='240'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='240' height='240' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation:grain 8s steps(10) infinite;
}
@keyframes grain{
  0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)}10%{transform:translate(-5%,-8%)}
  30%{transform:translate(3%,-4%)}50%{transform:translate(-7%,5%)}
  70%{transform:translate(6%,8%)}90%{transform:translate(-3%,3%)}
}

/* scroll progress */
.progress-bar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;z-index:10000;background:transparent}
.progress-bar span{display:block;height:100%;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--coral),var(--teal),var(--teal-bright))}

/* ================= NAV ================= */
.nav{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2rem;
  padding:1.1rem clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);
  transition:background .4s,backdrop-filter .4s,padding .4s,box-shadow .4s;
}
.nav.scrolled{
  background:rgba(5,13,28,.72);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  padding:.7rem clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(74,222,232,.08);
}
.nav__brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;text-decoration:none;color:var(--teal-bright)}
.nav__mark-ring{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;flex:none;
  background:#FAF5EC;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.3), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(43,189,201,.3);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .35s;
}
.nav__brand:hover .nav__mark-ring{transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(43,189,201,.4)}
.nav__mark{width:90%;height:90%;object-fit:contain;display:block}
.nav__wordmark{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600;font-size:1.12rem;letter-spacing:.01em;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav__wordmark em{font-style:italic;color:var(--coral)}
.nav__links{display:flex;gap:1.6rem;margin-left:auto}
.nav__links a{
  text-decoration:none;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--muted);
  transition:color .25s;position:relative;white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav__links a::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:100%;bottom:-5px;height:1.5px;
  background:var(--teal-bright);transition:right .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__links a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.nav__links a:hover::after{right:0}
.nav__cta{flex:none}
.nav__burger{display:none}

.mobile-menu{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:999;background:rgba(5,13,28,.96);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:1.8rem;
  opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .35s;
}
.mobile-menu.open{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
.mobile-menu a{font-size:1.5rem;font-family:var(--font-display);text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink)}
.mobile-menu a.btn{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:1rem}

/* ================= BUTTONS ================= */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;
  padding:.75rem 1.5rem;border-radius:100px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;text-decoration:none;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .3s,background .3s,color .3s;
  will-change:transform;
}
.btn--primary{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-bright));
  color:var(--navy-950);
  box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(43,189,201,.35);
}
.btn--primary:hover{box-shadow:0 8px 36px rgba(74,222,232,.5);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--ghost{
  border:1.5px solid rgba(150,171,193,.35);color:var(--ink);
}
.btn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--teal-bright);color:var(--teal-bright);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--lg{padding:.95rem 2rem;font-size:1rem}
.btn--xl{padding:1.15rem 2.5rem;font-size:1.1rem}
.btn__arrow{transition:transform .3s}
.btn:hover .btn__arrow{transform:translateY(3px)}
.btn:focus-visible,a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--teal-bright);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px;
}
.skip-link{
  position:fixed;top:-60px;left:1rem;z-index:10001;background:var(--teal-bright);color:var(--navy-950);
  padding:.6rem 1.2rem;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;transition:top .3s;
}
.skip-link:focus{top:1rem}

/* ================= TYPE / SECTIONS ================= */
section{padding:clamp(5rem,10vw,9rem) clamp(1.25rem,5vw,3rem);position:relative}
.section-head{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem);text-align:center}
.eyebrow{
  font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal-bright);margin-bottom:1.1rem;
}
h2{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.4rem);line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--teal-bright)}
.lede{margin-top:1.3rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(1rem,1.6vw,1.15rem);max-width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.lede strong{color:var(--ink)}

/* reveal animations */
.reveal,.reveal-scale{opacity:0;transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-out),transform .9s var(--ease-out);transition-delay:var(--d,0s)}
.reveal{transform:translateY(34px)}
.reveal-scale{transform:translateY(24px) scale(.97)}
.reveal.in,.reveal-scale.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ================= HERO ================= */
.hero{
  min-height:100svh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
  padding-top:7rem;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 28% 42%,rgba(43,189,201,.09),transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 35% at 78% 75%,rgba(240,118,107,.05),transparent 70%);
}
#heroCanvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:0}
.hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;width:100%}
.hero__eyebrow{
  font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal-bright);
  margin-bottom:1.6rem;
}
.hero__title{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;
  font-size:clamp(2.9rem,8.5vw,6.5rem);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.02em;
}
.hero__title em{font-style:italic;font-weight:400;color:var(--teal-bright)}
.hero__title .line{display:block;overflow:hidden}
.hero__title .line span{display:block;transform:translateY(110%);animation:riseUp 1.1s var(--ease-out) forwards}
.hero__title .line:nth-child(2) span{animation-delay:.12s}
.hero__title .line:nth-child(3) span{animation-delay:.24s}
@keyframes riseUp{to{transform:translateY(0)}}
.hero__sub{
  margin-top:1.8rem;max-width:520px;color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.6vw,1.18rem);
}
.hero__sub strong{color:var(--coral-soft)}
.hero__ctas{display:flex;gap:1rem;margin-top:2.4rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero__stats{
  display:flex;gap:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3.5rem);margin-top:3.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.hero__stats div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.15rem}
.hero__stats strong{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:2rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--teal-bright);
}
.hero__stats span{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
.hero__scroll{
  position:absolute;bottom:2rem;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:24px;height:38px;border:1.5px solid rgba(150,171,193,.4);border-radius:14px;z-index:1;
}
.hero__scroll span{
  position:absolute;top:7px;left:50%;width:3px;height:7px;margin-left:-1.5px;border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--teal-bright);animation:scrollDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDot{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1}55%{transform:translateY(12px);opacity:0}56%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:0}}

/* ================= TRANSFORM (3D) ================= */
.transform{background:radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 60% at 50% 45%,var(--navy-900) 0%,var(--navy-950) 75%)}
.transform__stage{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}
.transform__canvas-wrap{
  position:relative;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 45%,rgba(19,41,77,.55),rgba(5,13,28,.2) 70%);
  border:1px solid rgba(74,222,232,.12);
  box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(74,222,232,.08);
}
#bodyCanvas{width:100%;height:min(72vh,680px);display:block;touch-action:pan-y;cursor:grab;position:relative;z-index:0}
#bodyCanvas:active{cursor:grabbing}
/* cinematic vignette + faint scanlines above the canvas, below the labels */
.transform__canvas-wrap::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 82% 78% at 50% 44%,transparent 52%,rgba(5,13,28,.6) 100%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(74,222,232,.028) 0 1px,transparent 1px 3px);
}
/* HUD frame */
.hud{position:absolute;inset:16px;pointer-events:none;z-index:4}
.hud__corner{position:absolute;width:26px;height:26px;border:2px solid rgba(74,222,232,.55);animation:hudPulse 3.4s ease-in-out infinite}
.hud__corner--tl{top:0;left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;border-top-left-radius:4px}
.hud__corner--tr{top:0;right:0;border-left:0;border-bottom:0;border-top-right-radius:4px}
.hud__corner--bl{bottom:0;left:0;border-right:0;border-top:0;border-bottom-left-radius:4px}
.hud__corner--br{bottom:0;right:0;border-left:0;border-top:0;border-bottom-right-radius:4px}
@keyframes hudPulse{0%,100%{opacity:.4}50%{opacity:.85}}
.hud__scan{
  position:absolute;left:2%;right:2%;height:2px;top:8%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(74,222,232,.7),transparent);
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(74,222,232,.6);
  animation:hudScan 6s cubic-bezier(.5,0,.5,1) infinite;
}
@keyframes hudScan{0%{top:8%;opacity:0}8%{opacity:1}92%{opacity:1}100%{top:90%;opacity:0}}
.hud__readout{
  position:absolute;bottom:-2px;font-size:.6rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.22em;
  color:rgba(74,222,232,.55);font-family:var(--font-body);
}
.hud__readout--l{left:2px}
.hud__readout--r{right:2px}
.transform__labels,.transform__callouts{z-index:5}
.transform__labels{position:absolute;top:1.4rem;left:1.6rem;right:1.6rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;pointer-events:none}
.t-label{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.4rem);
  transition:opacity .4s,transform .4s;text-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.t-label--before{color:var(--coral)}
.t-label--after{color:var(--mint)}
.transform__lasers{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;pointer-events:none;z-index:2}
.laser{
  stroke:var(--coral);stroke-width:1.5;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;
  stroke-linecap:round;stroke-dasharray:2 4;opacity:.85;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 3px rgba(240,118,107,.8));
  animation:laserFlow 1s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes laserFlow{to{stroke-dashoffset:-6}}
.joint-pips{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:2}
.pip{
  position:absolute;width:14px;height:14px;margin:-7px 0 0 -7px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(240,118,107,1) 0%,rgba(240,118,107,.35) 60%,transparent 75%);
  animation:pipPulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pipPulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(.75);opacity:.7}50%{transform:scale(1.3);opacity:1}}
.transform__callouts{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:3}
.callout{
  position:absolute;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;
  font-size:clamp(.85rem,1.4vw,1rem);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;
  padding:.45rem 1rem;border-radius:100px;white-space:nowrap;
  background:rgba(5,13,28,.65);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border:1px solid rgba(240,118,107,.4);color:var(--coral-soft);
  transition:opacity .5s,transform .5s;
}
.callout i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--coral);animation:pulseDot 1.6s ease-in-out infinite}
.callout--teal{border-color:rgba(87,217,163,.4);color:var(--mint)}
.callout--teal i{background:var(--mint)}
@keyframes pulseDot{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(240,118,107,.5)}55%{box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(240,118,107,0)}}
.callout--stacked{padding:.4rem 1.1rem;white-space:normal;line-height:1.15;text-align:left}
.callout--stacked span{display:block}
#calloutShoulder{top:20%;left:6%}
#calloutBack{top:47%;right:6%}
#calloutKnee{top:72%;left:6%}
.transform__control{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.2rem;margin-top:2rem;justify-content:center;
}
.t-cap{font-size:.88rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1.35;text-align:center}
.t-cap--before{color:var(--coral)}
.t-cap--after{color:var(--mint)}
#morphSlider{
  -webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;width:min(420px,55%);height:5px;border-radius:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--coral),var(--teal),var(--mint));outline:none;cursor:pointer;
}
#morphSlider::-webkit-slider-thumb{
  -webkit-appearance:none;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--ink);border:4px solid var(--navy-950);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--teal-bright),0 4px 16px rgba(74,222,232,.5);
  transition:transform .2s;
}
#morphSlider::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover{transform:scale(1.15)}
#morphSlider::-moz-range-thumb{
  width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ink);border:4px solid var(--navy-950);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--teal-bright),0 4px 16px rgba(74,222,232,.5);
}
.transform__hint{text-align:center;margin-top:1rem;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);opacity:.75;transition:opacity .6s}

/* ================= HERO FILM ================= */
.hero__film{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy-950)}
.hero__clip{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  opacity:0;transition:opacity 1s ease;
}
.hero__clip.active{opacity:1}
.hero__scrim{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,13,28,.92) 0%,rgba(5,13,28,.72) 42%,rgba(5,13,28,.35) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(5,13,28,.95) 0%,rgba(5,13,28,.15) 30%,rgba(5,13,28,.35) 100%);
}
#heroCanvas{opacity:.55}

/* ================= WHAT THIS IS (vs hands-on care) ================= */
.different{background:var(--navy-950)}
.different__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.4rem;
  max-width:940px;margin:0 auto;align-items:stretch;
}
.diff-card{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  padding:2.2rem 2rem;border-radius:20px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(19,41,77,.42),rgba(11,27,51,.2));
  border:1px solid rgba(150,171,193,.16);
}
.diff-card--ours{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(26,126,136,.24),rgba(11,27,51,.3));
  border-color:rgba(74,222,232,.38);
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.32),0 0 0 1px rgba(74,222,232,.1);
}
.diff-card__tag{
  font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:.7rem;
}
.diff-card--ours .diff-card__tag{color:var(--teal-bright)}
.diff-card h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.diff-card__for{color:var(--ink);font-size:1.02rem;margin-bottom:1.3rem}
.diff-card__for em{font-style:normal;font-weight:700;color:var(--teal-bright)}
.diff-card ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:.7rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem}
.diff-card li{position:relative;padding-left:1.6rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.97rem}
.diff-card li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.6em;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(150,171,193,.5);
}
.diff-card--ours li::before{background:var(--teal-bright)}
.diff-card__note{
  margin-top:auto;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid rgba(150,171,193,.14);
  font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);
}
.different__bridge{max-width:940px;margin:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem) auto 0}
.different__bridge-lead{
  text-align:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.02rem;
  max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;
}
.different__bridge-lead strong{color:var(--ink)}
.different__bridge-lead em{font-style:normal;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.different__routes{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.4rem;
  margin-top:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.6rem);
}
.different__routes>div{
  padding:1.4rem 1.5rem;border-radius:16px;
  background:rgba(11,27,51,.5);border:1px solid rgba(150,171,193,.12);
}
.different__routes h4{
  font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--coral-soft);margin-bottom:.6rem;
}
.different__routes>div:last-child h4{color:var(--teal-bright)}
.different__routes p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem}
/* "everyone says root cause" — the specifics that back the claim up */
.different__proof{
  margin-top:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.6rem);
  padding:clamp(1.6rem,3.5vw,2.4rem);
  border-radius:20px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(26,126,136,.16),rgba(11,27,51,.4));
  border:1px solid rgba(74,222,232,.24);
}
.different__proof h3{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.75rem);
  font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.4rem;
}
.different__proof-lead{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.different__proof ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:1rem;margin:0 0 1.5rem}
.different__proof li{position:relative;padding-left:1.9rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.97rem}
.different__proof li strong{color:var(--ink);display:block;margin-bottom:.15rem}
.different__proof li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.42em;width:11px;height:11px;
  border-radius:3px;background:var(--teal-bright);
}
.different__proof-ask{
  padding-top:1.3rem;border-top:1px solid rgba(74,222,232,.2);
  color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;
}
.different__proof-ask em{color:var(--ink);font-style:normal;font-weight:600}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .different__grid,.different__routes{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ================= METHOD ================= */
.method{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-950) 0%,var(--navy-900) 45%,#2E4460 78%,#FAF5EC 100%);
  padding-bottom:clamp(7rem,12vw,11rem);
}
.method__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem;max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;
}
.method__demo{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);align-items:center;
  max-width:960px;margin:clamp(3.5rem,7vw,6rem) auto 0;
  padding:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,3rem);border-radius:26px;
  background:rgba(5,13,28,.78);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid rgba(74,222,232,.18);
  box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.method__demo-copy h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2rem);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.9rem}
.method__demo-copy p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.02rem}
.method__demo-copy strong{color:var(--teal-bright)}
.method__demo-hint{margin-top:.9rem;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal-bright) !important;font-weight:700}
.method__demo-where{
  font-size:.85rem !important;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--coral-soft) !important;
  margin:-.4rem 0 .9rem;font-weight:600;
}
.method__demo-why{
  margin-top:1.3rem;padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;border-radius:14px;
  background:rgba(11,27,51,.55);border-left:3px solid var(--teal-bright);
}
.method__demo-why h4{
  font-size:.76rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal-bright);margin-bottom:.5rem;
}
.method__demo-why p{font-size:.94rem !important;color:var(--muted)}
.method-card{
  position:relative;padding:2.4rem 2rem 2.2rem;border-radius:20px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(19,41,77,.5),rgba(11,27,51,.25));
  border:1px solid rgba(74,222,232,.1);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease-out),border-color .45s,box-shadow .45s;
}
.method-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);border-color:rgba(74,222,232,.35);
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35),0 0 0 1px rgba(74,222,232,.15);
}
.method-card__num{
  position:absolute;top:1.4rem;right:1.6rem;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-style:italic;font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:300;
  color:rgba(74,222,232,.16);
}
.method-card__icon{width:48px;height:48px;color:var(--teal-bright);margin-bottom:1.4rem}
.method-card__icon svg{width:100%;height:100%}
.method-card h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.7rem}
.method-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.97rem}
.method-card p em{color:var(--ink);font-style:normal;font-weight:600}

/* ================= PHASES ================= */
.phases{background:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 55% at 50% 30%,var(--navy-900),var(--navy-950) 80%)}
.phases__viz{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;perspective:1200px}
#phasesSvg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin-bottom:1rem}
.svg-cap{fill:var(--muted);font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:23px;font-weight:600}
.svg-phase{fill:var(--teal-bright);font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:25px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em}
.svg-phase-sub{fill:var(--muted);font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:18px}
.ms-dot{fill:var(--navy-950);stroke:var(--teal-bright);stroke-width:3}
#squiggle,#risingArrow,#arrowHead{stroke-dasharray:2000;stroke-dashoffset:2000}
.phases__viz.in #squiggle{animation:draw 1.6s var(--ease-out) forwards}
.phases__viz.in #risingArrow{animation:draw 2s var(--ease-out) .9s forwards}
.phases__viz.in #arrowHead{animation:draw .6s var(--ease-out) 2.6s forwards}
.phases__viz.in .ms-dot{animation:popDot .5s var(--ease-out) forwards;opacity:0;transform-origin:center;transform-box:fill-box}
.phases__viz.in .ms-dot:nth-of-type(1){animation-delay:1.4s}
.phases__viz.in .ms-dot:nth-of-type(2){animation-delay:1.9s}
.phases__viz.in .ms-dot:nth-of-type(3){animation-delay:2.4s}
@keyframes draw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
@keyframes popDot{0%{opacity:0;transform:scale(0)}70%{transform:scale(1.4)}100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}}
.phases__cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem;transform-style:preserve-3d}
.phase-card{
  padding:2rem 1.8rem;border-radius:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(19,41,77,.6),rgba(11,27,51,.3));
  border:1px solid rgba(74,222,232,.12);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out),border-color .5s,box-shadow .5s;
  will-change:transform;
}
.phase-card:hover{border-color:rgba(74,222,232,.4);box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
.phase-card__tag{
  display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal-bright);background:rgba(43,189,201,.12);
  padding:.3rem .75rem;border-radius:100px;margin-bottom:.8rem;
}
.phase-card h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:1rem}
.phase-card ul{list-style:none}
.phase-card li{
  position:relative;padding-left:1.4rem;margin-bottom:.65rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;
}
.phase-card li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.52em;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--teal);
}
.phase-card li em{color:var(--ink);font-size:.9em}
.phase-card li strong{color:var(--ink)}
.phases .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6.2vw,4.6rem)}
.phases .section-head .lede{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.9vw,1.35rem);max-width:700px}
.phases__note{text-align:center;margin-top:2.2rem;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);font-style:italic}
.phases__note strong{color:var(--teal-bright)}

/* ================= PROGRAMS ================= */
.programs__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem;max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;align-items:stretch;
}
.program-card{
  position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:2.6rem 2.1rem;border-radius:22px;
  background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(19,41,77,.5),rgba(11,27,51,.25));
  border:1px solid rgba(150,171,193,.14);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease-out),border-color .45s,box-shadow .45s;
}
.program-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);border-color:rgba(74,222,232,.3)}
.program-card--featured{
  background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(43,189,201,.14),rgba(11,27,51,.4));
  border-color:rgba(74,222,232,.45);
  box-shadow:0 20px 70px rgba(43,189,201,.15);
  transform:scale(1.03);
}
.program-card--featured:hover{transform:scale(1.03) translateY(-8px)}
.program-card__badge{
  position:absolute;top:-13px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--coral),var(--coral-soft));color:var(--navy-950);
  font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.35rem 1rem;border-radius:100px;white-space:nowrap;
}
.program-card h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.9rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.1}
.program-card__tag{color:var(--teal-bright);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;margin:.7rem 0 1.4rem}
.program-card ul{list-style:none;margin-bottom:2rem;flex:1}
.program-card li{
  position:relative;padding-left:1.6rem;margin-bottom:.7rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;
}
.program-card li::before{
  content:"✓";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--teal-bright);font-weight:700;
}
.program-card .btn{align-self:flex-start}
.program-card__note{
  margin-top:auto;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted);
  padding-top:.4rem;border-top:1px dashed rgba(150,171,193,.25);
}
.sec-light .program-card__note{color:var(--muted-d);border-top-color:rgba(21,34,56,.15)}

/* ================= RESULTS ================= */
.results{background:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 40%,var(--navy-900),var(--navy-950) 80%)}
.results__disclaimer{
  max-width:760px;margin:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem) auto 0;text-align:center;
  font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--muted);opacity:.85;
}
.results.sec-light .results__disclaimer{color:var(--muted-d)}
.results__stat{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2.5rem;justify-content:center;
  max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 4rem;flex-wrap:wrap;text-align:left;
}
.big-stat{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(5rem,12vw,9rem);line-height:1;
  color:var(--teal-bright);display:flex;align-items:baseline;
  text-shadow:0 0 60px rgba(74,222,232,.35);
}
.big-stat i{font-style:normal;font-size:.45em;color:var(--teal)}
.results__stat p{max-width:320px;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem}
.results__stat strong{color:var(--ink)}
.results__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem;max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto}
.quote-card{
  padding:2.2rem 2rem;border-radius:20px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(19,41,77,.5),rgba(11,27,51,.25));
  border:1px solid rgba(150,171,193,.12);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.6rem;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease-out),border-color .45s;
}
.quote-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:rgba(74,222,232,.3)}
.quote-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.quote-card::before{
  content:"\201C";position:absolute;top:-.5rem;right:.8rem;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:7rem;line-height:1;
  color:rgba(74,222,232,.09);pointer-events:none;
}
.quote-card blockquote{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink);flex:1;
  position:relative;
}
.quote-card figcaption{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.1rem}
.quote-card figcaption strong{font-size:.95rem}
.quote-card figcaption span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--teal-bright)}

/* ================= ABOUT ================= */
.about{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(280px,440px) 1fr;gap:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,5.5rem);
  max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;align-items:center;
}
.about__media{position:relative}
.about__frame{
  border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;
  box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.about__frame::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(200deg,rgba(43,189,201,.18),transparent 45%,rgba(11,27,51,.5));
  mix-blend-mode:overlay;pointer-events:none;
}
.about__frame img{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 18%}
.about__ring{
  position:absolute;top:-26px;right:-26px;width:110px;height:110px;border-radius:50%;
  border:2px solid rgba(74,222,232,.35);pointer-events:none;
  animation:spinSlow 14s linear infinite;
}
.about__ring::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-5px;left:50%;width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--coral);
}
@keyframes spinSlow{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.about__body h2{margin-bottom:.2rem}
.about__role{color:var(--teal-bright);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;margin-bottom:1.4rem}
.about__body>p:not(.eyebrow):not(.about__role){color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.about__body strong{color:var(--ink)}
.creds{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.7rem;margin-bottom:2.2rem}
.creds li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.9rem;font-size:.98rem}
.creds span{
  flex:none;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;
  color:var(--navy-950);background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-bright));
  padding:.28rem .6rem;border-radius:6px;min-width:52px;text-align:center;
}

/* ================= CONTACT ================= */
.contact{overflow:hidden;text-align:center;padding-bottom:clamp(6rem,12vw,10rem)}
#contactCanvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:0;opacity:.8}
.contact__inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
.contact h2{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,7vw,4.6rem)}
.contact .lede{margin-top:1.2rem}
.contact__ctas{display:flex;gap:1rem;justify-content:center;margin-top:2.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.contact__info{margin-top:3rem;font-style:normal;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.9}
.contact__info a{color:var(--teal-bright);text-decoration:none}
.contact__info a:hover{text-decoration:underline}

/* ================= FOOTER ================= */
.footer{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:2.5rem clamp(1.25rem,5vw,3rem);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(150,171,193,.12);
}
.footer__logo{width:min(280px,64vw);height:auto;display:block}
.footer__brand{
  background:#F7FAFC;border-radius:16px;padding:1rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35),0 0 0 1px rgba(74,222,232,.15);
}
.footer__meta{text-align:right;color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.9}
.footer__meta a{color:var(--teal-bright);text-decoration:none}
/* full-width legal row: sits under both footer columns */
.footer__legal{
  flex:1 0 100%;order:99;
  margin-top:1.8rem;padding-top:1.4rem;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(150,171,193,.12);
  color:var(--muted);font-size:.76rem;line-height:1.75;opacity:.8;
}
.footer.sec-light .footer__legal{border-top-color:rgba(21,34,56,.1);color:var(--muted-d)}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .method__grid,.phases__cards,.programs__grid,.results__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:560px}
  .program-card--featured{order:-1}
  .about{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:560px}
  .about__media{max-width:380px}
}
.phases__mobile-phases,.phases__mobile-caption{display:none}
@media (max-width:700px){
  .svg-phase,.svg-phase-sub,.svg-cap{display:none}
  /* the SVG text above is unreadably small once the diagram scales down —
     restore the same information as normal, responsive HTML text instead:
     the phase names sit above the diagram, the caption hugs the squiggle below it */
  .phases__mobile-phases{
    display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:.5rem;
    max-width:900px;margin:0 auto 1rem;padding:0 .5rem;
  }
  .phases__mobile-phases span{display:flex;flex-direction:column;text-align:center;flex:1}
  .phases__mobile-phases b{
    font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--teal-bright);
  }
  .phases__mobile-phases i{font-style:normal;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.1rem}
  .phases__mobile-caption{
    display:block;color:var(--coral);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;
    max-width:900px;margin:-1.6rem auto 1.4rem;padding:0 .5rem;text-align:left;
  }
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  /* on small screens the callouts reposition; keep the pips on the joints, drop the connector lines */
  .transform__lasers{display:none}
  /* HUD readout labels are wide enough to collide on a narrow canvas — decorative only, safe to drop */
  .hud__readout{display:none}
}
/* Collapse the nav to a burger before the links can crowd the Book CTA off
   screen. The full nav needs ~1220px; below that the CTA is the thing that
   must survive, so it moves into the menu instead of overflowing. */
@media (max-width:1240px){
  .nav__links,.nav__cta{display:none}
  .nav__burger{
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:5px;margin-left:auto;
    width:44px;height:44px;
    background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:.5rem;z-index:1001;
  }
  .nav__burger span{width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);transition:transform .3s,opacity .3s}
  .nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
  .nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
  .nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .hero__stats strong{font-size:1.6rem}
  #calloutShoulder{left:4%}
  #calloutKnee{left:4%}
  #calloutBack{right:4%}
  .footer{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
  .footer__meta{text-align:left}
}

/* ================= REDUCED MOTION ================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.001s !important;animation-iteration-count:1 !important;transition-duration:.001s !important}
  .hero__title .line span{transform:none;animation:none}
  .reveal,.reveal-scale{opacity:1;transform:none}
  #squiggle,#risingArrow,#arrowHead{stroke-dashoffset:0}
  .phases__viz.in .ms-dot{opacity:1}
  .grain{display:none}
}

/* ================= LIGHT SECTIONS (sunrise arc) ================= */
:root{
  --cream:#FAF5EC;
  --cream-2:#F1E9DA;
  --ink-d:#152238;
  --muted-d:#5B6B80;
  --teal-d:#0F7E89;
  --coral-d:#D8503F;
}
.sec-light{background:var(--cream);color:var(--ink-d)}
.sec-light h2,.sec-light h3{color:var(--ink-d)}
.sec-light h2 em{color:var(--teal-d)}
.sec-light .eyebrow{color:var(--teal-d)}
.sec-light .lede{color:var(--muted-d)}
.sec-light .lede strong{color:var(--ink-d)}
.sec-light ::selection{background:var(--teal-d);color:#fff}

.phases.sec-light{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FAF5EC 0%,#F4EDDF 100%)}
.programs.sec-light{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#F4EDDF 0%,#FAF5EC 100%)}
.results.sec-light{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FAF5EC 0%,#F2EADB 100%)}
.about.sec-light{background:#FAF5EC}
.contact.sec-light{background:radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 60% at 50% 20%,#FFF6E6 0%,#FAF5EC 60%,#F1E9DA 100%)}
.footer.sec-light{background:#F1E9DA;border-top:1px solid rgba(21,34,56,.1)}

.sec-light .svg-cap{fill:var(--muted-d)}
.sec-light .svg-phase{fill:var(--ink-d)}
.sec-light .svg-phase-sub{fill:var(--muted-d)}
.sec-light .ms-dot{fill:var(--cream);stroke:var(--teal-d)}

.sec-light .phase-card,
.sec-light .program-card,
.sec-light .quote-card{
  background:#FFFFFF;
  border:1px solid rgba(21,34,56,.08);
  box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(21,34,56,.08);
}
.sec-light .phase-card:hover,
.sec-light .program-card:hover,
.sec-light .quote-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(15,126,137,.35);
  box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(21,34,56,.14);
}
.sec-light .phase-card__tag{color:var(--teal-d);background:rgba(15,126,137,.1)}
.sec-light .phase-card li{color:var(--muted-d)}
.sec-light .phase-card li::before{background:var(--teal-d)}
.sec-light .phase-card li em,.sec-light .phase-card li strong{color:var(--ink-d)}
.sec-light .phases__note{color:var(--muted-d)}
.sec-light .phases__note strong{color:var(--teal-d)}

.sec-light .program-card--featured{
  background:linear-gradient(170deg,#FFFFFF 0%,#EAF7F8 100%);
  border-color:rgba(15,126,137,.45);
  box-shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(15,126,137,.18);
}
.sec-light .program-card__tag{color:var(--teal-d)}
.sec-light .program-card li{color:var(--muted-d)}
.sec-light .program-card li::before{color:var(--teal-d)}

.sec-light .quote-card blockquote{color:var(--ink-d)}
.sec-light .quote-card::before{color:rgba(15,126,137,.1)}
.sec-light .quote-card figcaption span{color:var(--teal-d)}

.sec-light .btn--ghost{border-color:rgba(21,34,56,.3);color:var(--ink-d)}
.sec-light .btn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--teal-d);color:var(--teal-d)}
.sec-light .btn--primary{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-d),#14A6B2);color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 6px 26px rgba(15,126,137,.35);
}
.sec-light .btn--primary:hover{box-shadow:0 10px 38px rgba(15,126,137,.45)}

.sec-light .about__role{color:var(--teal-d)}
.sec-light .about__body>p:not(.eyebrow):not(.about__role){color:var(--muted-d)}
.sec-light .about__body strong{color:var(--ink-d)}
.sec-light .creds li{color:var(--ink-d)}
.sec-light .creds span{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-d),#14A6B2);color:#fff}
.sec-light .about__ring{border-color:rgba(15,126,137,.4)}

.sec-light .contact__info{color:var(--muted-d)}
.sec-light .contact__info a{color:var(--teal-d)}
.sec-light .big-stat{color:var(--teal-d);text-shadow:none}
.sec-light .big-stat i{color:var(--coral-d)}
.sec-light .results__stat p{color:var(--muted-d)}
.sec-light .results__stat strong{color:var(--ink-d)}
.sec-light .footer__meta{color:var(--muted-d)}
.sec-light .footer__meta a{color:var(--teal-d)}
.footer.sec-light .footer__brand{background:transparent;box-shadow:none;padding:0}

/* stars */
.stars{display:flex;gap:.3rem;justify-content:center;margin-top:1.4rem;font-size:1.7rem;color:#F0A93A}
.stars span{text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(240,169,58,.35);animation:starPop .5s var(--ease-out) backwards}
.stars span:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.05s}
.stars span:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.15s}
.stars span:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.25s}
.stars span:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.35s}
.stars span:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.45s}
@keyframes starPop{from{opacity:0;transform:scale(.4)}to{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}}

/* assessment banner */
.assess-banner{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;
  max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto 2.4rem;
  padding:clamp(1.6rem,3.5vw,2.4rem) clamp(1.6rem,4vw,3rem);
  border-radius:22px;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,#132038 0%,#17414E 100%);
  color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(21,34,56,.25);
}
.assess-banner__step{
  display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--navy-950);background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-bright));
  padding:.3rem .8rem;border-radius:100px;margin-bottom:.7rem;
}
.assess-banner h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.1rem);font-weight:600;color:#fff;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.assess-banner p{color:#B9C8D9;max-width:520px}
.sec-light .assess-banner .btn--primary{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-bright));color:var(--navy-950);
}

/* phone-frame video embeds */
.phone-frame{
  position:relative;width:min(300px,80vw);aspect-ratio:9/16;margin:0 auto;
  border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;
  border:3px solid rgba(21,34,56,.85);
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  background:#000;
}
.phone-frame--sm{width:min(220px,60vw)}
.yt-lite{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;padding:0;border:0;cursor:pointer;background:#000;
}
.yt-lite img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.92;transition:opacity .3s,transform .5s var(--ease-out)}
.yt-lite:hover img{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.04)}
.yt-lite__play{
  position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(240,118,107,.95);
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out),background .3s;
}
.yt-lite__play::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:50%;left:54%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  border-left:20px solid #fff;border-top:12px solid transparent;border-bottom:12px solid transparent;
}
.yt-lite:hover .yt-lite__play{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.12);background:var(--coral)}
.phone-frame iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}

/* results videos row */
.results__videos{
  display:flex;gap:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem);justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;
  max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto 3.5rem;
}
.video-card figcaption{
  text-align:center;margin-top:.9rem;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted-d);
}

/* about podcast */
.about__pod{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.4rem;margin-bottom:2rem}
.about__pod p{color:var(--muted-d);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.5;margin:0 !important}

/* responsive additions */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .method__demo{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}
  .assess-banner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
  .about__pod{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
}

/* ================= FAQ ================= */
.faq.sec-light{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#F2EADB 0%,#FAF5EC 100%)}
.faq__list{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
.faq-item{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(21,34,56,.08);border-radius:16px;
  margin-bottom:.9rem;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(21,34,56,.06);
  transition:box-shadow .3s,border-color .3s;
}
.faq-item[open]{border-color:rgba(15,126,137,.35);box-shadow:0 16px 44px rgba(21,34,56,.1)}
.faq-item summary{
  list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;
  padding:1.15rem 1.4rem;font-weight:600;font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--ink-d);
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq-item__chev{
  flex:none;width:12px;height:12px;border-right:2.5px solid var(--teal-d);border-bottom:2.5px solid var(--teal-d);
  transform:rotate(45deg);transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out);margin-top:-4px;
}
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__chev{transform:rotate(225deg);margin-top:4px}
.faq-item__body{padding:0 1.4rem 1.3rem;color:var(--muted-d);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.65}
.faq-item__body strong{color:var(--ink-d)}

/* ================= PAIN METER ================= */
.pain-meter{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 4.5rem;padding:0 clamp(1.5rem,5vw,3rem)}
.pain-meter__head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:clamp(6rem,10vw,7.2rem);gap:1rem}
.pain-meter__label{font-size:.76rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}
.pain-meter__label--start{color:var(--coral-d)}
.pain-meter__label--end{color:var(--teal-d)}
.pain-meter__track{
  position:relative;height:16px;border-radius:100px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#3FBE8E 0%,#7FC06A 25%,#E7B23C 55%,#E4783C 78%,#DA4B3B 100%);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 3px rgba(21,34,56,.25),0 2px 10px rgba(21,34,56,.1);
}
.pain-meter__marker{
  position:absolute;top:50%;left:80%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition:left 0s;will-change:left;
}
.pain-meter__stem{
  display:block;width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff;border:4px solid var(--coral-d);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(218,75,59,.2),0 6px 16px rgba(21,34,56,.3);
  transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s;
}
.pain-meter__bubble{
  position:absolute;bottom:calc(100% + 14px);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;line-height:1;white-space:nowrap;
  padding:.5rem .9rem;border-radius:14px;background:#152238;color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(21,34,56,.35);
}
.pain-meter__bubble::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  border:7px solid transparent;border-top-color:#152238;
}
.pain-meter__bubble b{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.9rem;font-weight:600}
.pain-meter__bubble i{font-style:normal;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.75;margin-top:.15rem}
.pain-meter__ticks{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;margin-top:.9rem;padding:0 2px}
.pain-meter__ticks span{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted-d)}
.pain-meter__caption{
  margin-top:2.2rem;text-align:center;color:var(--muted-d);
  font-size:clamp(1rem,1.5vw,1.12rem);max-width:600px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;
}
.pain-meter__caption strong{color:var(--ink-d)}

/* ================= GUIDES OFFRAMP (homepage) =================
   Sits between About and Contact: the soft landing for visitors who read the
   whole page but aren't ready to book. Deliberately lighter in visual weight
   than the primary Book CTA so it never competes with it. */
.guides-strip{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FAF5EC 0%,#F4EDDF 100%)}
.guides-strip .section-head{margin-bottom:clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3.2rem)}
.guides-strip__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem;
  max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;
}
.guide-card{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow:hidden;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(21,34,56,.08);border-radius:20px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(21,34,56,.07);
  text-decoration:none;color:inherit;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.guide-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(21,34,56,.14)}
.guide-card__img{position:relative;aspect-ratio:3/2;overflow:hidden;background:#F1E9DA}
.guide-card__img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .6s var(--ease-out)}
.guide-card:hover .guide-card__img img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.guide-card__time{
  position:absolute;left:.9rem;bottom:.9rem;
  font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-d);background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  padding:.3rem .7rem;border-radius:100px;
}
.guide-card__body{padding:1.4rem 1.5rem 1.6rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.guide-card__body h3{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.28rem;font-weight:600;
  color:var(--ink-d);margin-bottom:.5rem;line-height:1.2;
}
.guide-card__body p{color:var(--muted-d);font-size:.95rem;flex:1;margin-bottom:1rem}
.guide-card__go{
  font-size:.9rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--teal-d);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;
}
.guide-card__go span{transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out)}
.guide-card:hover .guide-card__go span{transform:translateX(4px)}
.guides-strip__foot{text-align:center;margin-top:2.2rem}
.guides-strip__foot p{color:var(--muted-d);font-size:.95rem}
.guides-strip__foot a{color:var(--teal-d);font-weight:600}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .guides-strip__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:460px}
}