:root {
  --bg: #05060f;
  --bg-soft: #0a0c1c;
  --ink: #eef1ff;
  --muted: #9aa3c7;
  --line: rgba(140, 160, 255, 0.14);
  --cyan: #4fe3ff;
  --violet: #a487ff;
  --pink: #ff8ad1;
  --grad: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--cyan), var(--violet) 55%, var(--pink));
  --radius: 20px;
  --maxw: 1180px;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, .brand__name {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", "Inter", sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; }
/* <picture> is a layout-neutral wrapper — let the inner <img> inherit the
   positioning/sizing rules that target `.media img`, `.band img`, etc. */
picture { display: contents; }

.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;
}

/* Skip link — first focusable element, hidden until keyboard-focused */
.skip-link {
  position: fixed; top: 0.75rem; left: 0.75rem; z-index: 200;
  transform: translateY(-160%);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--ink); color: #06060f; font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus-visible { transform: translateY(0); outline: 2px solid var(--cyan); outline-offset: 2px; }

/* ---------- Keyboard focus visibility ---------- */
/* A single, high-contrast focus ring for keyboard users across the whole site.
   Mouse/touch interaction (":focus" without ":focus-visible") stays clean. */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
a:focus-visible,
.btn:focus-visible,
.nav__links a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
.cta__form input:focus-visible,
.cta__form select:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
main:focus { outline: none; } /* skip-link target — no ring on the container */

/* ---------- Background FX ---------- */
.aurora {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -2;
  overflow: hidden; filter: blur(60px);
}
.aurora__blob {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.5; mix-blend-mode: screen;
  animation: drift 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.aurora__blob--1 { width: 55vw; height: 55vw; left: -10vw; top: -12vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #2a6bff, transparent 65%); }
.aurora__blob--2 { width: 48vw; height: 48vw; right: -8vw; top: 8vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #b061ff, transparent 65%);
  animation-delay: -7s; }
.aurora__blob--3 { width: 50vw; height: 50vw; left: 25vw; bottom: -20vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #ff5fae, transparent 65%);
  animation-delay: -14s; }

@keyframes drift {
  from { transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(4vw,3vw,0) scale(1.15); }
}

.grid-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, black, transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem; padding: 1rem clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(5,6,15,0.85), rgba(5,6,15,0.25));
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; }
.brand__mark {
  width: 24px; height: 24px; flex: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 32 32'><defs><linearGradient id='g' x1='0' y1='0' x2='1' y2='1'><stop offset='0' stop-color='%234fe3ff'/><stop offset='.55' stop-color='%23a487ff'/><stop offset='1' stop-color='%23ff8ad1'/></linearGradient><radialGradient id='o' cx='.38' cy='.32' r='.75'><stop offset='0' stop-color='%23eafcff'/><stop offset='.4' stop-color='%237fe9ff'/><stop offset='1' stop-color='%23a487ff'/></radialGradient></defs><path d='M21.74 6.81A10 10 0 1 1 10.26 6.81' fill='none' stroke='url(%23g)' stroke-width='2.4' stroke-linecap='round'/><circle cx='16' cy='16' r='4.4' fill='url(%23o)'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(120,150,255,0.7));
  animation: pulseMark 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseMark {
  50% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(180,140,255,0.95)); transform: scale(1.06); }
}
.brand__name { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(0.8rem, 2vw, 2rem); }
.nav__links a { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; transition: color 0.2s; }
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__cta {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  background: rgba(120,150,255,0.08);
}
.nav__cta:hover { background: rgba(120,150,255,0.18); }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.section {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 8rem) clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
}
.section__head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.kicker {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.section__lede { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.section__lede a { color: var(--cyan); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.section__lede a:hover { color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem) clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem) clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
}
.eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--violet); margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
}
.hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.4rem); margin: 0 0 1.4rem; }
.grad-text {
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.hero__lede { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 34ch; margin: 0 0 2rem; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }

.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.98rem; cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--grad); color: #06060f;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(120,140,255,0.35);
}
.btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(150,130,255,0.5); }
.btn--ghost { border-color: var(--line); color: var(--ink); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.hero__stats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 2.2rem; margin: 0; }
.hero__stats dt {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.hero__stats dd { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; max-width: 18ch; }

/* ---------- Pod visual ---------- */
.hero__pod { display: flex; justify-content: center; }

/* Interactive 3D explorer wrapper */
.explorer {
  position: relative;
  width: min(480px, 88vw);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.explorer__stage {
  position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1;
  touch-action: none; /* let OrbitControls own drag gestures */
}
.explorer__canvas {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important;
  cursor: grab; border-radius: 24px;
}
.explorer__canvas:active { cursor: grabbing; }

/* Hotspot markers projected onto the 3D scene */
.explorer__markers {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.hotspot {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; background: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif; font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap; pointer-events: auto;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.hotspot__dot {
  position: relative; flex: none; width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent, var(--cyan));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--cyan)) 22%, transparent),
              0 0 14px var(--accent, var(--cyan));
}
.hotspot__dot::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -4px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent, var(--cyan)); opacity: 0.6;
  animation: hotspotPing 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
.hotspot__label {
  padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(10,12,28,0.72); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-4px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.hotspot:hover .hotspot__label,
.hotspot:focus-visible .hotspot__label,
.hotspot.is-active .hotspot__label { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.hotspot.is-active .hotspot__dot,
.hotspot:hover .hotspot__dot {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--cyan)) 30%, transparent),
              0 0 20px var(--accent, var(--cyan));
}
.hotspot:focus-visible { outline: none; }
.hotspot:focus-visible .hotspot__dot {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--bg), 0 0 0 5px var(--accent, var(--cyan));
}
@keyframes hotspotPing {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  70%, 100% { transform: scale(2.4); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Subsystem info panel */
.explorer__panel {
  width: 100%; min-height: 1px;
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 0;
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: padding 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent; background: transparent;
}
.explorer__panel.is-open {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--cyan)) 35%, var(--line));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.explorer__panel-hint { margin: 0; text-align: center; line-height: 1.5; }
.explorer__panel { position: relative; }
.explorer__panel-close {
  position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.6rem;
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: rgba(10,12,28,0.6);
  color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1; cursor: pointer;
  display: grid; place-items: center; transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.explorer__panel-close:hover { border-color: var(--accent, var(--cyan)); }
.explorer__panel-kicker {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif; font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent, var(--cyan));
}
.explorer__panel-title {
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.35rem; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--ink);
  padding-right: 1.8rem;
}
.explorer__panel-spec {
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem; font-family: "Space Grotesk", monospace;
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--accent, var(--cyan));
}
.explorer__panel-body { margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

.explorer__hint {
  margin: 0; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
}
.explorer__hint-icon { color: var(--cyan); }

/* When WebGL is live, hide the CSS fallback pod (canvas takes over) */
.explorer.is-ready .pod--fallback { display: none; }
/* Until WebGL boots (or if it never does), center the fallback pod in the stage */
.pod--fallback {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: auto;
}

.pod {
  position: relative; width: min(420px, 80vw); aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.pod__glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 8%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(120,200,255,0.35), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(20px); animation: breathe 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pod__ring {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.pod__ring--1 { inset: 0; border-color: rgba(79,227,255,0.35); animation: spin 26s linear infinite; }
.pod__ring--2 { inset: 10%; border-color: rgba(164,135,255,0.35); animation: spin 20s linear infinite reverse; }
.pod__ring--3 { inset: 20%; border-style: dashed; border-color: rgba(255,138,209,0.28); animation: spin 34s linear infinite; }
.pod__ring::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -4px; left: 50%; width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--cyan);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.pod__ring--2::before { background: var(--violet); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--violet); }
.pod__ring--3::before { background: var(--pink); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--pink); }

.pod__core {
  position: relative; width: 52%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 60% 70%, rgba(79,227,255,0.5), rgba(164,135,255,0.4) 60%, rgba(255,138,209,0.35));
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px rgba(255,255,255,0.25), 0 0 60px rgba(120,160,255,0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  animation: breathe 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pod__fluid {
  position: absolute; inset: -30%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, rgba(79,227,255,0.3), rgba(164,135,255,0.2), rgba(255,138,209,0.3), rgba(79,227,255,0.3));
  animation: spin 18s linear infinite; opacity: 0.7;
}
.pod__life {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 30%; aspect-ratio: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, #fff, rgba(255,220,240,0.7) 40%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 40%;
  filter: blur(0.5px);
  animation: nudge 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pod__pulse {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  animation: heartbeat 1.1s ease-out infinite;
}

.pod__readouts {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.readout {
  position: absolute; font-family: "Space Grotesk", monospace; font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--ink);
  background: rgba(10,12,28,0.7); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 10px; backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.readout::before { content: attr(data-label); color: var(--muted); margin-right: 0.4rem; }
.readout::after { content: attr(data-val) " " attr(data-unit); }
.readout:nth-child(1) { top: 6%; left: 0; }
.readout:nth-child(2) { top: 42%; right: -6%; }
.readout:nth-child(3) { bottom: 8%; left: 6%; }

@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes breathe { 50% { transform: scale(1.04); } }
@keyframes nudge {
  25% { transform: translate(-52%, -48%) rotate(6deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(-48%, -52%) rotate(-6deg); }
}
@keyframes heartbeat {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 24px rgba(255,255,255,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0); }
}

/* ---------- Cards / pillars ---------- */
.pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem; transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(140,160,255,0.4); }
.card__icon { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.card h3 { margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.card p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Stages ---------- */
.stages {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem;
  counter-reset: stage;
}
.stage {
  position: relative; padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.stage:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(140,160,255,0.4); }
.stage__num {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem;
  color: transparent; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.stage h3 { margin: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.35rem; }
.stage p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Tech grid ---------- */
.tech-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.tech {
  padding: 1.8rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
.tech:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); background: rgba(120,150,255,0.06); }
.tech h3 { margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.tech p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ---------- Split / ethics ---------- */
.section--split {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.split__text h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.7rem); margin: 0.6rem 0 1rem; }
.split__text > p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.08rem; }
.checklist { list-style: none; margin: 1.5rem 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.8rem; }
.checklist li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.8rem; color: var(--ink); }
.checklist li::before {
  content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  color: #06060f; background: var(--grad);
  width: 1.2rem; height: 1.2rem; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.split__cta { margin: 1.8rem 0 0; }
.split__aside { }
.quote {
  margin: 0; padding: 2.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(164,135,255,0.12), rgba(79,227,255,0.05));
  position: relative;
}
.quote p { font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif; font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.quote cite { color: var(--muted); font-style: normal; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.cta__card {
  max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  border-radius: 28px; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% -20%, rgba(120,150,255,0.2), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
}
.cta__card h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); margin: 0 0 0.8rem; }
.cta__card > p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0 auto 2rem; max-width: 46ch; }
.cta__form {
  display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.cta__form input,
.cta__form select {
  flex: 1 1 240px; padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: rgba(5,6,15,0.6); color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1rem; outline: none;
}
.cta__form select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.cta__form select option { background: #05060f; color: var(--ink); }
.cta__form input:focus,
.cta__form select:focus { border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(164,135,255,0.2); }
.cta__note { margin: 1rem 0 0; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); }
.cta__note.is-success { color: var(--cyan); }
.cta__note.is-error { color: var(--pink); }

/* ---------- Imagery ---------- */
.media {
  position: relative; margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(4, 6, 20, 0.6), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}
.media img {
  display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(0.92) contrast(1.02) brightness(0.94);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,6,15,0) 40%, rgba(5,6,15,0.55) 100%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(79,227,255,0.10), rgba(164,135,255,0.10) 55%, rgba(255,138,209,0.10));
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
.media:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.media--wide img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }

.media__quote {
  position: absolute; left: 1.2rem; right: 1.2rem; bottom: 1.2rem; z-index: 1;
  margin: 0; padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(8, 10, 24, 0.6); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px;
}
.media__quote p { font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif; font-size: 1.02rem; margin: 0 0 0.4rem; }
.media__quote cite { color: var(--muted); font-style: normal; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* Feature band (wide image + copy) */
.feature {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center; margin: 0 0 3rem;
}
.feature__body h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.9rem); margin: 0 0 0.8rem; }
.feature__body p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.feature--reverse { grid-template-columns: 0.7fr 1.3fr; }
.feature--reverse .media { order: 2; }

/* Full-width emotional band */
.band {
  position: relative; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
}
.band img {
  display: block; width: 100%; height: clamp(240px, 40vh, 420px);
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center 40%;
  border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  filter: saturate(0.9) brightness(0.7);
}
.band__copy {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center;
  padding: 0 2rem; text-align: center;
}
.band__line {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif; margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 2.4rem); max-width: 20ch;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #fff, #dbe4ff); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* ---------- Trust strip ---------- */
.trust {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0.8rem;
}
.trust span {
  font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--muted);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}

/* ---------- Roadmap timeline ---------- */
.timeline {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem;
}
.phase {
  position: relative; padding: 1.6rem 1.3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.phase::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 1.3rem; right: 1.3rem; height: 2px;
  background: var(--line); border-radius: 2px;
}
.phase.is-active { border-color: rgba(120,150,255,0.4); background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(120,150,255,0.12), rgba(255,255,255,0.01)); }
.phase.is-active::before { background: var(--grad); box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(120,150,255,0.7); }
.phase:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(140,160,255,0.4); }
.phase__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.phase__year {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.phase__tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #06060f; background: var(--grad); padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 700;
}
.phase h3 { margin: 0 0 0.4rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.phase p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ---------- Access plans ---------- */
.plans { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; align-items: stretch; }
.plan {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.plan:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(140,160,255,0.4); }
.plan--featured {
  border-color: rgba(140,160,255,0.5);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% -30%, rgba(120,150,255,0.22), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(80, 90, 200, 0.25);
}
.plan__badge {
  position: absolute; top: -0.8rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
  color: #06060f; background: var(--grad); padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(120,140,255,0.4);
}
.plan h3 { margin: 0 0 0.4rem; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.plan__price {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0.2rem 0 0.1rem;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.plan__who { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0 0 1.2rem; }
.plan__list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 1.6rem; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; }
.plan__list li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.6rem; color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.plan__list li::before {
  content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  color: #06060f; background: var(--grad);
  width: 1.1rem; height: 1.1rem; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.plan__cta { margin-top: auto; width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 3rem; }
.footer__inner {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 3.5rem clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem) 2rem;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 2fr; gap: 2rem;
}
.footer__brand .brand { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.footer__tag { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.footer__cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.footer__cols h4 { margin: 0 0 0.8rem; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.footer__cols a { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; padding: 0.25rem 0; transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer__cols a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.footer__legal {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
  color: #7f87a8; font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 1.5rem clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem) 3rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

/* ---------- Regulatory page ---------- */
.reg-hero { padding-top: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem); }
.reg-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}
.reg-breadcrumb a { color: var(--cyan); }
.reg-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.reg-breadcrumb span { margin: 0 0.5rem; opacity: 0.5; }
.reg-title { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5.5vw, 3.6rem); margin: 0 0 1.4rem; }
.reg-callout {
  margin-top: 2.5rem; padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--violet);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(164,135,255,0.12), rgba(79,227,255,0.04));
}
.reg-callout p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.reg-callout strong { color: var(--ink); }

.reg-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.reg-table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 720px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.reg-table th, .reg-table td {
  text-align: left; padding: 1rem 1.1rem; vertical-align: top;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.reg-table thead th {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif; font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan);
  background: rgba(120,150,255,0.06); white-space: nowrap;
}
.reg-table tbody th[scope="row"] {
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap;
}
.reg-table td { color: var(--muted); }
.reg-table tbody tr:last-child th,
.reg-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.reg-table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(120,150,255,0.05); }
.reg-table-note {
  margin: 1.2rem 0 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; max-width: 70ch;
}

.reg-cta-actions {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ---------- Ethics hub: FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq { display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; max-width: 860px; }
.faq__item {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
  overflow: hidden; transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.faq__item[open] { border-color: rgba(140,160,255,0.4); }
.faq__item summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer; position: relative;
  padding: 1.15rem 3rem 1.15rem 1.4rem;
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink);
}
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__item summary:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--cyan); outline-offset: -2px; border-radius: 16px; }
.faq__item summary::after {
  content: "+"; position: absolute; right: 1.3rem; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--cyan); transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.faq__item[open] summary::after { content: "–"; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg); }
.faq__item summary:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.faq__body { padding: 0 1.4rem 1.3rem; }
.faq__body p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.faq__body a { color: var(--cyan); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.faq__body a:hover { color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Ethics hub: submission form ---------- */
.ethics-form-card {
  max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  border-radius: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% -30%, rgba(120,150,255,0.14), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
}
.ethics-form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.ethics-form__field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.ethics-form__field label {
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", system-ui, sans-serif;
}
.ethics-form__field .opt { color: rgba(154,163,199,0.6); font-weight: 400; }
.ethics-form__field input,
.ethics-form__field select,
.ethics-form__field textarea {
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem; border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: rgba(5,6,15,0.6); color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1rem; font-family: inherit; outline: none; width: 100%;
}
.ethics-form__field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; line-height: 1.6; }
.ethics-form__field select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.ethics-form__field select option { background: #05060f; color: var(--ink); }
.ethics-form__field input:focus,
.ethics-form__field select:focus,
.ethics-form__field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(164,135,255,0.2);
}
.ethics-form__submit { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem 1.2rem; margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.ethics-form__note { margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); flex: 1 1 240px; }
.ethics-form__note.is-success { color: var(--cyan); }
.ethics-form__note.is-error { color: var(--pink); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ethics-form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .plans { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: left; }
  .hero__pod { order: -1; }
  .pillars, .tech-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stages { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section--split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nav__links { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-end; }
  .nav__links a:not(.nav__cta) { display: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  /* Kill the heavy, always-on background motion for reduced-motion users */
  .aurora__blob { animation: none; }
}

/* ---------- Journal (blog) ---------- */
.jhero { padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem); }
.jhero__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.jlist { padding-top: 0; }

/* Featured (latest) post */
.jfeatured {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 3rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.jfeatured:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(140,160,255,0.4); }
.jfeatured__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; overflow: hidden; }
.jfeatured__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.jfeatured__body { padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) 0; }
.jfeatured__title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); margin: 0.6rem 0 0.8rem; }
.jfeatured__excerpt { color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 1rem; }

/* Post grid + cards */
.jgrid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.jcard {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.jcard:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(140,160,255,0.4); }
.jcard__link { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; }
.jcard__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; }
.jcard__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.jcard:hover .jcard__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.jcard__body { padding: 1.4rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.jcard__meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.jcard__cat {
  color: var(--cyan); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.68rem;
}
.jcard__read::before { content: "· "; }
.jcard__title { font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 0.1rem 0; }
.jcard__excerpt { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; }
.jcard__more { color: var(--violet); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.88rem; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 0.4rem; }

/* Subscribe band */
.jsubscribe { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem) clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem); }
.jsubscribe__card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(79,227,255,0.08), rgba(164,135,255,0.08));
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); text-align: center;
}
.jsubscribe__card h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem); margin: 0.4rem 0 0.8rem; }
.jsubscribe__card p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 52ch; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem; }
.jsubscribe__rss { margin: 1rem 0 0 !important; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.jsubscribe__rss a { color: var(--cyan); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* Single post */
.jpost { max-width: 820px; }
.jpost__head { margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem; }
.jpost__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.1rem); margin: 0.8rem 0 0.6rem; }
.jpost__byline { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }
.jpost__cover { margin: 0 0 2.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.jpost__cover img { width: 100%; display: block; }
.jpost__body { font-size: 1.08rem; color: #d6dcff; }
.jpost__body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.9rem); margin: 2.4rem 0 1rem; }
.jpost__body h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 1.8rem 0 0.6rem; }
.jpost__body p { margin: 0 0 1.2rem; }
.jpost__body a { color: var(--cyan); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.jpost__body a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.jpost__body ul, .jpost__body ol { margin: 0 0 1.3rem; padding-left: 1.3rem; color: #d6dcff; }
.jpost__body li { margin: 0 0 0.5rem; }
.jpost__body strong { color: var(--ink); }
.jpost__body blockquote {
  margin: 1.6rem 0; padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--violet);
  color: var(--muted); font-style: italic;
}
.jpost__body code {
  background: rgba(140,160,255,0.12); padding: 0.15em 0.4em; border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9em; font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;
}
.jpost__body pre {
  background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.2rem; overflow-x: auto; margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
}
.jpost__body pre code { background: none; padding: 0; }
.jpost__body hr { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin: 2.2rem 0; }
.jpost__foot {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.jrelated { padding-top: 0; }
.jrelated .jgrid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); max-width: 760px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .jfeatured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .jfeatured__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
  .jfeatured__body { padding: 0 1.4rem 1.6rem; }
  .jgrid, .jrelated .jgrid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}