/* =============================================================
   Bliss Distribution — V2.4
   styles.css — warm light theme with violet AI accents
   Organization:
     1.  Custom properties + reset
     2.  Base typography + utilities
     3.  Nav + mobile menu
     4.  Hero
     5.  Trust strip
     6.  Why Bliss
     7.  How It Works
     8.  Medallion (showpiece)
     9.  Brands intro + email gate
    10.  Catalog
    11.  Logistics + map
    12.  Channels
    13.  Partner logos
    14.  FAQ
    15.  Apply form
    16.  Footer
    17.  Chat widget (Bliss Concierge)
    18.  Sticky mini-CTA + back-to-top
    19.  Animations / keyframes
    20.  Phase A additions (carousel, operators, state grid, reviews, press)
    21.  Responsive
    22.  prefers-reduced-motion
   ============================================================= */

/* ----- 1. Custom properties + reset ----- */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

:root {
  /* Surface — warm off-white system */
  --bg: #f6f1e7;
  --bg-elevated: #fdf9f0;
  --bg-soft: #ede5d2;
  --bg-deep: #e3d9c1;

  /* Ink — warm dark text system */
  --ink: #1a1612;
  --ink-soft: #4a4337;
  --ink-muted: #8a8270;
  --ink-faint: #b8b09e;

  /* Borders */
  --line: rgba(26,22,18,0.10);
  --line-strong: rgba(26,22,18,0.20);

  /* Brand — gold */
  --gold: #8a6b1f;             /* CTA & body emphasis (AA on cream) */
  --gold-bright: #a07f2d;      /* headline accent */
  --gold-soft: rgba(138,107,31,0.08);
  --gold-glow: rgba(201,168,76,0.20);

  /* AI accent — violet/indigo */
  --ai: #5b3a9e;
  --ai-bright: #7c3aed;
  --ai-soft: rgba(91,58,158,0.06);
  --ai-glow: rgba(124,58,237,0.20);
  --ai-tint: #c4b5fd;          /* light violet for soft fills */

  /* States */
  --green: #2f7d32;
  --red: #c4302b;

  /* Legacy aliases (used in HTML class names that I'm keeping) */
  --black: var(--ink);
  --white: var(--bg-elevated);
  --gold-light: var(--gold-bright);
  --gray-400: var(--ink-muted);
  --gray-600: var(--ink-soft);
  --gray-800: var(--bg-soft);
  --accent: var(--ai);
  --diamond: var(--ai-tint);

  /* Body in Inter, display headlines in Inter, accent serif Bodoni Moda
     for the luxury "gold" tagline portions of headings. */
  --ff-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --ff-display: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --ff-accent: 'Bodoni Moda', 'Bodoni 72', 'Didot', 'Times New Roman', serif;

  --shadow-card: 0 4px 14px rgba(26,22,18,0.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(26,22,18,0.04);
  --shadow-hover: 0 12px 32px rgba(26,22,18,0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(26,22,18,0.04);
  --radius-card: 16px;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  /* Scroll-snap pacing: snap to section starts, but only at "proximity" so
     mid-section scrolling isn't fought. Aligns with section padding. */
  scroll-snap-type: y proximity;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px; /* clear of fixed nav */
}
section { scroll-snap-align: start; scroll-snap-stop: normal; }
/* Don't force snapping at very small viewports — feels janky on mobile. */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html { scroll-snap-type: none; }
}

/* View Transitions API — smooth cross-fade when nav links jump between sections */
@view-transition { navigation: auto; }
::view-transition-old(root),
::view-transition-new(root) {
  animation-duration: 0.4s;
  animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
::view-transition-old(root) {
  animation-name: vt-fade-out;
}
::view-transition-new(root) {
  animation-name: vt-fade-in;
}
@keyframes vt-fade-out {
  to { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
}
@keyframes vt-fade-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
}
body {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  position: relative;
}
/* Subtle film-grain noise overlay — pinned to viewport, never blocks clicks */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9998;
  pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.045; mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.34 0 0 0 0 0.27 0 0 0 0 0.12 0 0 0 1 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='200' height='200' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 200px 200px;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  body::before { opacity: 0.025; }
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
button { font-family: inherit; color: inherit; }

/* ----- 2. Base typography + utilities ----- */
.container { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section-label {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.section-label::before { content: ''; width: 32px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 54px); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
}
/* Animated gold accent line under each section title */
.section-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -14px; left: 0;
  width: 72px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-bright) 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.25s, background-position 4s linear infinite;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
}
.reveal.visible .section-title::after,
:not(.reveal) > .section-title::after {
  /* draw the line in when the parent reveal becomes visible, OR
     when the title sits outside any .reveal wrapper (always-on). */
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
/* Medallion section uses violet — line goes violet too */
#medallion .section-title::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ai) 0%, #c4b5fd 50%, var(--ai) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(124,58,237,0.45);
}

.gold { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.cyan { color: var(--ai); }  /* legacy class name — now violet AI */

/* ===== Editorial section ornament =====
   A small gold geometric mark centered above each major section's header.
   Adds editorial rhythm between sections. */
#coverage > .container > .coverage-header::before,
#brands > .container > .brands-header::before,
#why > .container > .why-grid > .why-text::before,
#faq > .container > .faq-header::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 36px; height: 6px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle 2px, var(--gold) 100%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 3px, var(--gold) 100%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 2px, var(--gold) 100%, transparent 100%);
  background-position: left center, center center, right center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 6px 6px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
/* In Why Bliss the text is left-aligned, so the ornament should be left-aligned too */
#why > .container > .why-grid > .why-text::before { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; }
/* Hide on the brand and FAQ headers where it doesn't fit aesthetically */
#brands > .container > .brands-header::before { margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* Section titles get a luxury serif treatment on the accented portion */
.section-title .gold,
.section-title .cyan,
.hero-title .gold {
  font-family: var(--ff-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Screen-reader-only label utility */
.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;
}

/* Honeypot field — invisible to humans, irresistible to bots */
.hp-field {
  position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
}

/* Skip link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: 8px; top: 8px;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-elevated); padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; z-index: 10000;
  transform: translateY(-200%); transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.skip-link:focus { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Scroll reveal — springy 2026 easing, slight 3D lift */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0, 56px, 0) scale(0.985);
  transition:
    opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    filter 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  filter: blur(2px);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
  filter: blur(0);
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }

/* ===== Magnetic CTA hover =====
   Combines cursor-tracking offset with hover lift via CSS variables.
   Uses :where(...) + :is(...) selectors with high specificity to override
   button transitions defined later in the cascade. */
:is(.btn-primary, .btn-secondary, .medallion-cta, .nav-cta, #sticky-cta, button[type="submit"]).magnetic {
  --mag-x: 0px;
  --mag-y: 0px;
  --hover-lift: 0px;
  transform: translate3d(var(--mag-x), calc(var(--mag-y) + var(--hover-lift)), 0) !important;
  transition:
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    background 0.3s,
    box-shadow 0.3s,
    color 0.3s,
    border-color 0.3s !important;
  will-change: transform;
}
:is(.btn-primary, .btn-secondary, .medallion-cta, .nav-cta, #sticky-cta, button[type="submit"]).magnetic:hover { --hover-lift: -2px; }
:is(.btn-primary, .btn-secondary, .medallion-cta, .nav-cta, #sticky-cta, button[type="submit"]).magnetic:active { transition-duration: 0.15s !important; }

/* ===== Scroll progress (top gold bar) ===== */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  z-index: 10001; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(138,107,31,0.08), rgba(138,107,31,0.12));
}
.scroll-progress > span {
  display: block; height: 100%; width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a84c 0%, #8a6b1f 50%, #c9a84c 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(201,168,76,0.55), 0 0 4px rgba(138,107,31,0.4);
  transition: width 0.12s linear;
  animation: scrollProgressSheen 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollProgressSheen {
  to { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

/* ===== Preloader (liquid metal reveal) ===== */
#preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10010;
  background: #0a0907;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.7, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.7s;
}
html.preloading #preloader {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto;
}
html.preloading #preloader.is-done {
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
}
.preloader-liquid {
  position: absolute; inset: -10%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 20% 30%, rgba(201,168,76,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 80% 70%, rgba(124,58,237,0.16) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(196,181,253,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
  background-size: 200% 200%, 200% 200%, 150% 150%;
  animation: liquidMetal 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: -2;
}
.preloader-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px); pointer-events: none; z-index: -1;
  animation: floatOrb 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.preloader-orb.orb-a {
  width: 460px; height: 460px; top: -120px; left: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.40), rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 50%, transparent 75%);
}
.preloader-orb.orb-b {
  width: 420px; height: 420px; bottom: -120px; right: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,237,0.32), rgba(196,181,253,0.05) 50%, transparent 75%);
  animation-delay: -4.5s;
}
.preloader-content {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 28px;
  z-index: 1;
}
.preloader-mark {
  color: #c9a84c;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.45));
}
.pl-stroke {
  fill: transparent;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.6;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 1;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1;
  animation: plDraw 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1) forwards, plFill 0.45s ease forwards 1.1s;
}
.pl-s2 { animation-delay: 0.16s, 1.26s; }
.pl-s3 { animation-delay: 0.32s, 1.42s; }
@keyframes plDraw {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}
@keyframes plFill {
  to { fill: currentColor; stroke-width: 0; }
}
.preloader-wordmark {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: plFadeIn 0.7s ease 0.9s forwards;
}
.preloader-wordmark span {
  color: #f6f1e7; font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;
}
.preloader-wordmark em {
  color: rgba(246,241,231,0.55);
  font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.34em;
}
.preloader-progress {
  width: 180px; height: 1px;
  background: rgba(246,241,231,0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: plFadeIn 0.5s ease 1.05s forwards;
}
.preloader-progress-fill {
  display: block; width: 0%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #c9a84c 50%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.7);
  animation: plProgress 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1) 1.1s forwards;
}
@keyframes plFadeIn { to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes plProgress {
  0%   { width: 0%;   transform: translateX(-30%); }
  60%  { width: 100%; transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { width: 100%; transform: translateX(110%); opacity: 0.4; }
}
/* lock body scroll while preloader is up */
html.preloading, html.preloading body { overflow: hidden; }

/* Buttons */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: var(--gold); color: #fff; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(138,107,31,0.18);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #6f5618;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(138,107,31,0.28);
}
.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: transparent; color: var(--ink); padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;
}
.btn-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--ink); background: rgba(26,22,18,0.03); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Focus ring (visible only on keyboard nav) */
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--ai); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ----- 3. Nav + mobile menu ----- */
nav#navbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  padding: 20px 0;
  transition:
    background 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    padding 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    border-color 0.4s,
    box-shadow 0.5s,
    backdrop-filter 0.5s,
    -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.5s;
}
/* Scrolled: morph into a floating glass capsule */
nav#navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 10px 24px;
}
nav#navbar.scrolled > .container {
  background: rgba(253,249,240,0.62);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(160%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 32px rgba(26,22,18,0.08),
    0 2px 6px rgba(26,22,18,0.04),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 22px;
  position: relative;
}
/* Subtle gold gradient ring on the floating capsule */
nav#navbar.scrolled > .container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.55) 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0) 35%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0) 65%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.35) 100%);
  -webkit-mask:
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
nav#navbar > .container { transition: padding 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), border-radius 0.5s; }
nav#navbar .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink); }
.nav-logo svg { height: 34px; }
.nav-logo span { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 19px; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: 1px; }
.nav-logo span em { font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; opacity: 0.55; }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; list-style: none; }
.nav-links a {
  color: var(--ink-soft); text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px; transition: color 0.3s;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold); color: #fff; padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.3s;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: #6f5618; }

/* Language switcher (EN/ES) — minimal, lives between chat + CTA in the nav */
.nav-lang {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-width: 34px; height: 34px;
  padding: 0 10px; border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.nav-lang:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(138,107,31,0.06);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; z-index: 1001;
}
.mobile-toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); margin: 5px 0; transition: 0.3s; }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 999; background: rgba(246,241,231,0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.4s, visibility 0.4s;
}
.mobile-menu.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.mobile-menu-inner { text-align: center; }
.mobile-menu-inner a {
  display: block; font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 30px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; padding: 14px 0; transition: color 0.3s;
}
.mobile-menu-inner a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.mobile-menu-inner .nav-cta { display: inline-block; margin-top: 20px; padding: 14px 36px; font-size: 16px; }

/* ----- 4. Hero ----- */
#hero {
  min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(138,107,31,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(91,58,158,0.07) 0%, transparent 55%);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ===== Hero parallax via scroll-driven animations ===== */
/* Carousel = slowest (background layer); copy = subtle drift + fade. */
@supports (animation-timeline: scroll()) {
  #hero { view-timeline-name: --hero-tl; view-timeline-axis: block; }
  .hero-carousel {
    animation: heroBgParallax linear both;
    animation-timeline: --hero-tl;
    animation-range: entry 0% exit 100%;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .hero-bg {
    animation: heroOrbsParallax linear both;
    animation-timeline: --hero-tl;
    animation-range: entry 0% exit 100%;
  }
  .hero-content {
    animation: heroContentDrift linear both;
    animation-timeline: --hero-tl;
    animation-range: entry 60% exit 100%;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
  }
}
@keyframes heroBgParallax {
  to { transform: translate3d(0, 22%, 0) scale(1.08); }
}
@keyframes heroOrbsParallax {
  to { transform: translate3d(0, 14%, 0); }
}
@keyframes heroContentDrift {
  to { transform: translate3d(0, -32px, 0); opacity: 0.55; }
}
#hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-content { max-width: 760px; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(26,22,18,0.04); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 100px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-badge .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green); }
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6.5vw, 76px); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.02; margin-bottom: 28px;
  letter-spacing: -1.8px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.hero-title .gold { color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* ===== Kinetic typography (word-by-word mask reveal) =====
   Each word is wrapped in .kinetic-word (overflow: hidden) + inner <span>
   that slides up from below with a soft blur on initial load. Uses a CSS
   animation (play-state paused until .reveal-in is added by JS). */
.hero-title.kinetic { display: block; }
.hero-title.kinetic .kinetic-line {
  display: block;
}
.hero-title.kinetic .kinetic-word {
  display: inline-block;
  overflow: hidden;
  vertical-align: top;
  line-height: 1.05;
  padding: 0 0 6px;
  margin-right: 0.18em;
}
.hero-title.kinetic .kinetic-word > span {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: kineticReveal 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
  animation-play-state: paused;
  /* Start state — applied via keyframe 0% so it's visible before .reveal-in */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0, 110%, 0) rotate(2deg);
  filter: blur(8px);
}
@keyframes kineticReveal {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, 110%, 0) rotate(2deg); filter: blur(8px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg); filter: blur(0); }
}
/* When .reveal-in is added to the title, play the animations with stagger */
.hero-title.kinetic.reveal-in .kinetic-word > span { animation-play-state: running; }
.hero-title.kinetic.reveal-in .kinetic-word:nth-child(1) > span { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.hero-title.kinetic.reveal-in .kinetic-word:nth-child(2) > span { animation-delay: 0.14s; }
.hero-title.kinetic.reveal-in .kinetic-word:nth-child(3) > span { animation-delay: 0.22s; }
.hero-title.kinetic.reveal-in .kinetic-word:nth-child(4) > span { animation-delay: 0.30s; }
.hero-title.kinetic.reveal-in .kinetic-word:nth-child(5) > span { animation-delay: 0.38s; }
.hero-title.kinetic.reveal-in .kinetic-word:nth-child(6) > span { animation-delay: 0.46s; }
.hero-title.kinetic.reveal-in .kinetic-line.gold .kinetic-word:nth-child(1) > span { animation-delay: 0.55s; }
.hero-title.kinetic.reveal-in .kinetic-line.gold .kinetic-word:nth-child(2) > span { animation-delay: 0.65s; }
.hero-title.kinetic.reveal-in .kinetic-line.gold .kinetic-word:nth-child(3) > span { animation-delay: 0.75s; }
.hero-title.kinetic.reveal-in .kinetic-line.gold .kinetic-word:nth-child(4) > span { animation-delay: 0.85s; }
.hero-title.kinetic.reveal-in .kinetic-line.gold .kinetic-word:nth-child(5) > span { animation-delay: 0.95s; }
.hero-title.kinetic.reveal-in .kinetic-line.gold .kinetic-word:nth-child(6) > span { animation-delay: 1.05s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-title.kinetic .kinetic-word > span {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none;
  }
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 580px; margin-bottom: 44px; font-weight: 400;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; margin-top: 72px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.hero-stat { padding: 28px 22px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
.hero-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.hero-stat .num { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 34px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.hero-stat .num span { color: var(--gold); }
.hero-stat .label { font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-muted); letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500; }

/* ----- 5. Trust strip ----- */
.trust-strip {
  padding: 36px 0; background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.trust-content {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 48px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
}
.trust-item .trust-icon {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold);
}
.trust-item .trust-icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.trust-item strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

/* ----- 6. Why Bliss ----- */
#why { padding: 120px 0; }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
.why-text p { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 18px; font-weight: 400; }

/* ===== Bento grid for value cards =====
   Asymmetric 2x3 grid where the first card is tall (spans 2 rows). */
.value-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
  gap: 14px;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
  transition: border-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s, background 0.4s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 160px;
}
/* Subtle gold corner accent on each card */
.value-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(201,168,76,0.10), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.value-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(138,107,31,0.10), 0 2px 6px rgba(26,22,18,0.04);
}
.value-card:hover::before { opacity: 1.5; }

/* First card is the hero of the bento — taller, spans 2 rows */
.value-card:nth-child(1) {
  grid-row: span 2;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(138,107,31,0.06) 0%, rgba(253,249,240,1) 60%);
  padding: 32px 28px;
}
.value-card:nth-child(1) .icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px;
}
.value-card:nth-child(1) .icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.value-card:nth-child(1) h4 { font-size: 22px; }
.value-card:nth-child(1) p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; }
.value-card:nth-child(1)::before {
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(201,168,76,0.18), transparent 65%);
}

/* Fourth card spans full width at bottom — the "anchor" card */
.value-card:nth-child(4) {
  grid-column: span 2;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
}

.value-card .icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.value-card:hover .icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
  background: rgba(138,107,31,0.16);
}
.value-card .icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.value-card h4 { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -0.2px; }
.value-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.65; }
.value-card > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

/* Mobile: collapse bento to single column */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .value-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; }
  .value-card:nth-child(1) { grid-row: auto; }
  .value-card:nth-child(4) { grid-column: auto; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ----- 7. How It Works ----- */
#how {
  padding: 120px 0; position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.how-header { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 64px; }
.how-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.how-header .section-label::before { display: none; }
.how-header p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; }
.how-steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; position: relative;
}
.how-steps::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 38px; left: 12%; right: 12%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--line-strong), var(--line-strong), transparent);
  z-index: 0;
}
.how-step { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; padding: 0 8px; }
.how-step .step-num {
  width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 18px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(138,107,31,0.10);
}
/* Step 4 is the AI replenishment step — violet styling */
.how-step:nth-child(4) .step-num {
  border-color: var(--ai);
  color: var(--ai);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(91,58,158,0.12);
}
.how-step h4 { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--ink); }
.how-step p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ----- 8. Medallion (showpiece) ----- */
#medallion {
  padding: 140px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg);
}
/* Liquid metal background — now violet + gold on light */
.medallion-liquid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 30%, rgba(124,58,237,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 80% 70%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(196,181,253,0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
  background-size: 200% 200%, 200% 200%, 150% 150%;
  animation: liquidMetal 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.medallion-liquid::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 20%, rgba(91,58,158,0.020) 30%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(225deg, transparent 30%, rgba(124,58,237,0.025) 45%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(315deg, transparent 40%, rgba(201,168,76,0.020) 50%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 300% 300%, 250% 250%, 200% 200%;
  animation: liquidMetal 15s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
.medallion-liquid::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50%; left: -50%; width: 200%; height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg, transparent 0%, transparent 35%,
    rgba(91,58,158,0.025) 45%, rgba(124,58,237,0.04) 50%, rgba(91,58,158,0.025) 55%,
    transparent 65%, transparent 100%
  );
  animation: liquidSheen 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* Top/bottom dividers */
#medallion::before, #medallion::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80%; height: 1px;
}
#medallion::before {
  top: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(91,58,158,0.4), rgba(138,107,31,0.5), rgba(91,58,158,0.4), transparent);
}
#medallion::after {
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(138,107,31,0.4), rgba(91,58,158,0.5), rgba(138,107,31,0.4), transparent);
}
/* Floating orbs */
.medallion-bg-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none;
  animation: floatOrb 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.medallion-bg-orb.orb-1 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px; top: -120px; left: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,237,0.13), rgba(196,181,253,0.05) 40%, transparent 70%);
}
.medallion-bg-orb.orb-2 {
  width: 450px; height: 450px; bottom: -100px; right: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.12), rgba(232,212,139,0.05) 40%, transparent 70%);
  animation-delay: -5s;
}
.medallion-bg-orb.orb-3 {
  width: 300px; height: 300px; top: 35%; left: 45%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,181,253,0.06), rgba(91,58,158,0.04) 40%, transparent 70%);
  animation-delay: -9s;
}
/* Inner container — elevated card with gradient border */
.medallion-inner {
  position: relative; padding: 80px 60px; border-radius: 24px; z-index: 1;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 80px rgba(91,58,158,0.05),
    0 0 160px rgba(138,107,31,0.04),
    0 16px 48px rgba(26,22,18,0.06);
}
.medallion-inner::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -1px; border-radius: 24px; padding: 1px; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(91,58,158,0.3), transparent 40%, transparent 60%, rgba(138,107,31,0.3));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
}

.medallion-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--ai-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91,58,158,0.2);
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ai);
}
.medallion-badge svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.medallion-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.medallion-text p {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.medallion-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  background: var(--ai); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(91,58,158,0.20);
}
.medallion-cta:hover {
  background: #4a2f80;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(91,58,158,0.30);
}
.medallion-cta svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* 2x2 member benefits grid */
.member-benefits {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px;
}
.benefit-card {
  background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 26px 24px;
  transition: border-color 0.4s, background 0.4s, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.benefit-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ai);
  background: var(--ai-soft);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(91,58,158,0.12);
}
/* First benefit (Cash Back) is the brand reward — keep gold */
.benefit-card:nth-child(1) .benefit-icon { background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold); }
.benefit-card:nth-child(1):hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-soft); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(138,107,31,0.12); }
/* The other 3 are AI features — violet */
.benefit-card .benefit-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--ai-soft);
  color: var(--ai);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.benefit-card .benefit-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.benefit-card h4 { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--ink); }
.benefit-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ----- 9. Brands intro + email gate ----- */
#brands {
  padding: 120px 0; position: relative;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.brands-intro { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.brands-intro .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.brands-intro .section-label::before { display: none; }
.brands-intro p { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink-soft); font-weight: 400; margin-top: 20px; }
.brands-intro .price-tease {
  margin-top: 24px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
}
.brands-intro .price-tease-sub { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); }

#email-gate {
  text-align: center; padding: 44px 40px; margin: 44px auto 0;
  max-width: 520px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
#email-gate .lock-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 16px;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
#email-gate .lock-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
#email-gate h3 { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--ink); }
#email-gate > p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.email-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; }
.email-form input {
  flex: 1; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--bg); color: var(--ink); font-size: 14px;
  font-family: inherit; outline: none; transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.email-form input::placeholder { color: var(--ink-muted); }
.email-form input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.email-form button {
  padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--gold); color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s; font-family: inherit; white-space: nowrap;
}
.email-form button:hover { background: #6f5618; }
.email-error { display: none; color: var(--red); font-size: 12px; margin-top: 12px; }
.email-success { display: none; color: var(--green); font-size: 13px; margin-top: 12px; }

/* ----- 10. Catalog ----- */
#catalog { padding: 120px 0; display: none; }
#catalog.visible { display: block; }
.catalog-header { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 64px; }
.catalog-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.catalog-header .section-label::before { display: none; }
.catalog-header p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; }

.brand-section { margin-bottom: 72px; }
.brand-section:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.brand-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.brand-tag {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px; background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold);
}
.brand-header h3 { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.brand-header .brand-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-left: auto; }

.product-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.product-card {
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px 18px; text-align: center;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.product-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }
.product-card .strain-type {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 3px; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
/* Strain-type pills — adjusted for light bg legibility */
.type-sativa { background: rgba(180,135,12,0.14); color: #8a6310; }
.type-indica { background: rgba(91,33,182,0.12); color: #5b21b6; }
.type-hybrid { background: rgba(34,121,50,0.14); color: #1f6a2a; }
.type-indica-hybrid { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.12); color: #6d28d9; }
.type-sativa-hybrid { background: rgba(14,116,144,0.14); color: #0e7490; }
.product-card h4 { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--ink); }
.product-card .thc { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--ff-display); }
.product-card .detail { font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-top: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }

.blend-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
.blend-card {
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 14px; text-align: center;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.blend-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.blend-card h4 { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.blend-card p { font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-top: 4px; }

/* ----- 11. Logistics + map ----- */
#logistics {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.logistics-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
.hub-cards { display: grid; gap: 14px; margin-top: 36px; }
.hub-card {
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: center;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.hub-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }
.hub-card .hub-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hub-card .hub-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.hub-card h4 { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 2px; color: var(--ink); }
.hub-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.hub-card .coverage {
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px;
}

.map-visual {
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px; text-align: center; position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.map-svg-wrap { position: relative; width: 100%; }
.map-svg-wrap svg { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.map-svg-wrap svg path { fill: rgba(138,107,31,0.06) !important; stroke: rgba(138,107,31,0.4) !important; }
.map-svg-wrap svg circle[stroke-dasharray] { fill: rgba(138,107,31,0.04) !important; stroke: rgba(138,107,31,0.18) !important; }
.map-svg-wrap svg line { stroke: rgba(138,107,31,0.25) !important; }
.map-tooltip {
  position: absolute; padding: 10px 16px; background: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--bg-elevated); pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.2s; z-index: 10; white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,22,18,0.20);
}
.map-tooltip.active { opacity: 1; }
.map-tooltip strong { color: var(--gold-bright); display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; font-family: var(--ff-display); }
.map-hub-dot { cursor: pointer; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.map-hub-dot:hover { transform: scale(1.3); }
.map-stat { display: flex; gap: 28px; margin-top: 20px; justify-content: center; }
.map-stat-item { text-align: center; }
.map-stat-item .val { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); }
.map-stat-item .lbl { font-size: 10px; color: var(--ink-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ----- 12. Channels ----- */
#channels { padding: 120px 0; }
.channels-header { text-align: center; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 56px; }
.channels-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.channels-header .section-label::before { display: none; }
.channels-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.channel-card {
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 36px 26px; text-align: center;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.channel-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }
.channel-card .ch-icon { margin-bottom: 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.channel-card .ch-icon svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; color: var(--gold); }
.channel-card h4 { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--ink); }
.channel-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ----- 13. Partner logos ----- */
#partners {
  padding: 72px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
}
.partners-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.partners-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.partners-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 28px; align-items: center;
}
.partner-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  height: 58px; padding: 14px 10px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  opacity: 0.7; transition: opacity 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.partner-logo:hover { opacity: 1; border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
.partner-logo svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; max-height: 32px; color: currentColor; }

/* ----- 14. FAQ ----- */
#faq { padding: 120px 0; }
.faq-header { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 56px; }
.faq-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.faq-header .section-label::before { display: none; }
.faq-header p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; }
.faq-list { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.4s, background 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s, transform 0.4s;
  position: relative;
}
.faq-item::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 14px; bottom: 14px;
  width: 2px; background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0; transform: scaleY(0.4);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: opacity 0.4s, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}
.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(138,107,31,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26,22,18,0.04);
}
.faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(138,107,31,0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(26,22,18,0.04);
}
.faq-item.open::before { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none; color: var(--ink);
  padding: 22px 28px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--ff-display);
  cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.1px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.faq-item:hover .faq-q { color: var(--gold); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q { color: var(--ink); }
.faq-q .faq-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), background 0.3s, color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.faq-q .faq-icon svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
.faq-item:hover .faq-q .faq-icon {
  background: rgba(138,107,31,0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(138,107,31,0.06);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--gold); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(138,107,31,0.32);
}
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.5s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
  padding: 0 28px;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a {
  max-height: 400px; padding: 0 28px 24px;
}
.faq-a p {
  font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.78;
  max-width: 660px;
}

/* ----- 15. Apply form ----- */
#apply {
  padding: 120px 0; position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(91,58,158,0.04), rgba(138,107,31,0.04));
}
.apply-content { text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; }
.apply-content .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.apply-content .section-label::before { display: none; }
.apply-content > p { font-size: 17px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; margin: 16px auto 32px; max-width: 560px; }
.apply-form {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px;
  max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: left;
}
.apply-form .field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.apply-form .field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.apply-form label {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.apply-form label .req { color: var(--gold); }
.apply-form input, .apply-form select {
  padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--bg-elevated); color: var(--ink); font-size: 14px;
  font-family: inherit; outline: none; transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.apply-form input::placeholder { color: var(--ink-muted); }
.apply-form select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath fill='none' stroke='%238a8270' stroke-width='2' d='M1 1l5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 18px center; padding-right: 40px; }
.apply-form input:focus, .apply-form select:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.apply-form .submit-wrap { grid-column: 1 / -1; display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 8px; }
.apply-form button {
  padding: 16px 36px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--gold); color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  font-family: inherit; white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(138,107,31,0.20);
}
.apply-form button:hover { background: #6f5618; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(138,107,31,0.28); }
#apply-success {
  display: none; margin-top: 20px; padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(47,125,50,0.10); border: 1px solid rgba(47,125,50,0.30);
  color: var(--green); font-size: 14px;
}
#apply-error {
  display: none; margin-top: 20px; padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(196,48,43,0.10); border: 1px solid rgba(196,48,43,0.30);
  color: var(--red); font-size: 14px;
}

/* ----- 16. Footer ----- */
footer {
  padding: 84px 0 36px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  position: relative;
}
/* Gold hairline + sheen across the top of the footer */
footer::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(85%, 1200px); height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(138,107,31,0.55) 50%, transparent 100%);
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.footer-brand .nav-logo { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.78; margin-top: 14px;
  max-width: 340px;
}
.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.footer-col h5::after {
  content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(138,107,31,0.35), transparent);
}
.footer-col a {
  display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 12px; transition: color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  position: relative; padding-left: 0;
}
.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(138,107,31,0.18);
}
.footer-bottom span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-muted); letter-spacing: 0.2px; }
.footer-bottom .compliance {
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-muted); max-width: 540px;
  text-align: right; line-height: 1.55; letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

/* ----- 17. Chat widget (Bliss Concierge) — violet AI signal ----- */
#chat-widget { position: fixed; bottom: 24px; right: 24px; z-index: 9000; }
#chat-toggle {
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ai); color: #fff;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(91,58,158,0.32);
  transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
#chat-toggle:hover { transform: scale(1.06); background: var(--ai-bright); }
#chat-toggle svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; fill: currentColor; }
#chat-toggle .close-icon { display: none; }
#chat-toggle.active .chat-icon { display: none; }
#chat-toggle.active .close-icon { display: block; }

#chat-panel {
  position: absolute; bottom: 74px; right: 0; width: 400px; max-height: 580px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; display: none; flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(26,22,18,0.18);
}
#chat-panel.open { display: flex; }
.chat-header {
  padding: 18px 22px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(91,58,158,0.04), transparent);
}
.chat-header .ai-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ai-bright); flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(124,58,237,0.5);
}
.chat-header .chat-titles { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.chat-header h4 { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.chat-header .chat-sub { font-size: 11px; color: var(--ai); margin-top: 2px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.chat-header .chat-status { font-size: 11px; color: var(--green); margin-left: auto; font-weight: 500; }

.chat-messages {
  flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; padding: 18px 22px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
  min-height: 300px; max-height: 360px; scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
.chat-msg {
  max-width: 85%; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 14px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6;
  animation: msgIn 0.25s ease;
}
.chat-msg.bot { background: var(--ai-soft); color: var(--ink); align-self: flex-start; border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; }
.chat-msg.user { background: var(--ai); color: #fff; align-self: flex-end; border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; font-weight: 500; }
.chat-msg .typing { display: flex; gap: 4px; padding: 4px 0; }
.chat-msg .typing span {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ai); animation: typing 1.2s infinite;
}
.chat-msg .typing span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.chat-msg .typing span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

.chat-quick-actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 0 22px 12px; }
.quick-btn {
  padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 100px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: transparent; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 11px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 500;
}
.quick-btn:hover { border-color: var(--ai); color: var(--ai); }

.chat-input {
  padding: 14px 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex; gap: 10px; background: var(--bg);
}
.chat-input input {
  flex: 1; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 100px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--bg-elevated); color: var(--ink); font-size: 13px;
  font-family: inherit; outline: none; transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.chat-input input::placeholder { color: var(--ink-muted); }
.chat-input input:focus { border-color: var(--ai); }
.chat-input button {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ai); color: #fff;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;
  transition: background 0.3s;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.chat-input button:hover { background: var(--ai-bright); }

/* ----- 18. Sticky mini-CTA + back-to-top ----- */
#back-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 76px; left: 24px; z-index: 9000;
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; transition: opacity 0.3s, visibility 0.3s, background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; color: var(--ink-soft);
  text-decoration: none; font-size: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
#back-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
#back-top:hover { background: var(--gold-soft); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

#sticky-cta {
  position: fixed; bottom: 24px; left: 80px; z-index: 9000;
  padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 100px; font-family: var(--ff-display);
  background: var(--gold); color: #fff; text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(138,107,31,0.30);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s, visibility 0.3s, transform 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
#sticky-cta.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
#sticky-cta:hover { background: #6f5618; }

/* ----- 19. Animations / keyframes ----- */
@keyframes liquidMetal {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 0%, 100% 100%, 50% 50%; }
  25%  { background-position: 100% 0%, 0% 50%, 80% 20%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 100%, 50% 0%, 20% 80%; }
  75%  { background-position: 0% 100%, 100% 50%, 50% 20%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 0%, 100% 100%, 50% 50%; }
}
@keyframes liquidSheen {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg); }
  50%      { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg); }
}
@keyframes floatOrb {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33%      { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.1); }
  66%      { transform: translate(-20px, 15px) scale(0.95); }
}
@keyframes typing { 0%,100%{ opacity:0.3; } 50%{ opacity:1; } }
@keyframes msgIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

.medallion-paused .medallion-liquid,
.medallion-paused .medallion-liquid::before,
.medallion-paused .medallion-liquid::after,
.medallion-paused .medallion-bg-orb { animation: none; }

/* ============================================================
   20. Phase A additions — light theme
   ============================================================ */

/* Hero carousel (placeholder gradient slides) */
.hero-carousel { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-carousel::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(246,241,231,0.88) 0%,
    rgba(246,241,231,0.62) 38%,
    rgba(246,241,231,0.20) 70%,
    rgba(246,241,231,0.08) 100%);
  z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; }
.hero-slide.slide-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0e9d6, #f6f1e7 60%);
}
.hero-slide.slide-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(225deg, #ede5d2, #f6f1e7 60%);
}
.hero-slide.slide-3 {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0e9d6, #faf5e9 70%);
}
/* Procedural SVG art inside each slide — fills container, behind text. */
.hero-art {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Slow, ambient drift so the scenes don't feel static */
.hero-slide.slide-1 .hero-art { animation: heroArtDriftA 22s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero-slide.slide-2 .hero-art { animation: heroArtDriftB 26s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero-slide.slide-3 .hero-art { animation: heroArtDriftC 24s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes heroArtDriftA {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1) translateX(0); }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.04) translateX(-1%); }
}
@keyframes heroArtDriftB {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1.02) translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: scale(1) translateY(1%); }
}
@keyframes heroArtDriftC {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.05); }
}
.hero-dots {
  position: absolute; bottom: 32px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 5; display: flex; gap: 10px;
}
.hero-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0;
  background: rgba(26,22,18,0.18); border: none;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.hero-dot.active { background: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.3); }

/* Built by Operators */
#operators {
  padding: 120px 0; position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.operators-header { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 44px; }
.operators-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.operators-header .section-label::before { display: none; }
.operators-header p {
  font-size: 17px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 400;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.operators-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0; margin-bottom: 48px;
  background: var(--bg); border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  max-width: 880px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.operators-stat {
  padding: 26px 18px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.operators-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.operators-stat .num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 38px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
}
.operators-stat .label {
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-top: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-weight: 500;
}
.operators-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.operator-card {
  background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px 24px; text-align: center;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.operator-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.operator-avatar {
  width: 86px; height: 86px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(138,107,31,0.18);
  position: relative;
}
.operator-avatar.placeholder::after {
  content: 'PHOTO'; position: absolute; bottom: -6px; right: -6px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 8px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 6px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.operator-card h4 { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.operator-card .role {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.operator-card .creds {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.65;
}

/* State coverage grid */
.state-coverage { margin-top: 28px; }
.state-coverage-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.state-coverage-header h4 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink);
}
.state-coverage-legend { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.legend-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.legend-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; }
.legend-dot.active { background: var(--green); }
.legend-dot.coming { background: var(--gold); }
.legend-dot.restricted { background: var(--ink-faint); }
.state-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(10, 1fr); gap: 6px;
}
.state-card {
  position: relative; padding: 11px 4px; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer; transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  outline: none;
}
.state-card:hover, .state-card:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--gold);
}
.state-card.active { background: rgba(47,125,50,0.06); border-color: rgba(47,125,50,0.25); }
.state-card.coming { background: var(--gold-soft); border-color: rgba(138,107,31,0.25); }
.state-card.restricted { background: var(--bg-soft); border-color: var(--line); color: var(--ink-muted); }
.state-card .state-status-dot {
  position: absolute; top: 4px; right: 4px; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
}
.state-card.active .state-status-dot { background: var(--green); }
.state-card.coming .state-status-dot { background: var(--gold); }
.state-card.restricted .state-status-dot { background: var(--ink-faint); }

.state-detail {
  margin-top: 14px; padding: 16px 20px; min-height: 60px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-soft);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.state-detail strong { color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--ff-display); }
.state-detail .badge {
  font-size: 10px; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 100px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.state-detail .badge.active { background: rgba(47,125,50,0.12); color: var(--green); }
.state-detail .badge.coming { background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold); }
.state-detail .badge.restricted { background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--ink-muted); }
.state-detail .state-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-left: auto; font-size: 12px;
}
.state-detail .state-meta span strong { color: var(--gold); }

/* Reviews */
#reviews { padding: 120px 0; }
.reviews-header { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 48px; }
.reviews-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.reviews-header .section-label::before { display: none; }
.reviews-score-card {
  max-width: 480px; margin: 28px auto 0; padding: 26px 30px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.reviews-score-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 46px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1;
}
.reviews-stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; align-items: center; }
.reviews-star { width: 22px; height: 22px; background: #00b67a; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: white; }
.reviews-star svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: white; }
.reviews-score-meta { flex: 1; min-width: 140px; text-align: left; }
.reviews-score-meta .score-out-of { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.reviews-score-meta .score-platform { font-size: 12px; margin-top: 4px; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.reviews-score-meta .score-platform a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }
.reviews-score-meta .score-platform a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.reviews-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 44px; }
.review-card {
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px; transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.review-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.review-stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.review-stars .review-star {
  width: 16px; height: 16px; background: #00b67a; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.review-stars .review-star svg { width: 11px; height: 11px; fill: white; }
.review-card blockquote {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.review-card .review-author {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.review-card .review-author strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

/* Press / As seen in */
#press {
  padding: 56px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.press-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.press-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.press-strip {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 28px;
  align-items: center; max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.press-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  height: 44px; padding: 8px;
  color: var(--ink-soft); opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.press-logo:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--ink); }
.press-logo svg, .press-logo .press-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  max-height: 32px; max-width: 100%;
}
.press-logo .press-name {
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.press-logo .press-name.serif {
  font-family: 'Times New Roman', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0;
}

/* Catalog PDF CTA */
.catalog-pdf-cta {
  margin-top: 16px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  color: var(--ink-soft); text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.catalog-pdf-cta:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.catalog-pdf-cta svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   23. V2.5 — restructure: hero lanes, brand carousel, how-panel,
       contact block, proof band, brand modal, coverage header
   ============================================================ */

/* Hero lanes (replaces numeric stat strip) */
.hero-lanes {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0; margin-top: 64px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.hero-lane {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 24px 22px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero-lane:last-child { border-right: none; }
.hero-lane .lane-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold);
}
.hero-lane .lane-icon.ai { background: var(--ai-soft); color: var(--ai); }
.hero-lane .lane-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.hero-lane h3 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.hero-lane p { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.5; }

/* Coverage header */
.coverage-header { text-align: center; max-width: 660px; margin: 0 auto 56px; }
.coverage-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.coverage-header .section-label::before { display: none; }
.coverage-header p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; }
#coverage { padding: 120px 0; }
.coverage-tag {
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Brand showcase carousel */
#brands { padding: 120px 0; background: var(--bg-soft); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.brands-header { text-align: center; max-width: 660px; margin: 0 auto 48px; }
.brands-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.brands-header .section-label::before { display: none; }
.brands-header p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; }
.brand-carousel {
  display: grid; grid-auto-flow: column; grid-auto-columns: minmax(340px, 1fr);
  gap: 20px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding: 8px 4px 20px; scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.brand-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 8px; }
.brand-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--line-strong); border-radius: 100px; }
.brand-showcase-card {
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px; padding: 32px; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 320px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.brand-showcase-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }

/* Per-brand visual signature — abstract SVG at the top of each card */
.brand-showcase-card .bsc-signature {
  margin: -32px -32px 22px; height: 96px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(138,107,31,0.04) 0%, rgba(138,107,31,0.0) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(138,107,31,0.10);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.brand-showcase-card .bsc-signature::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 50% 100%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.brand-showcase-card .bsc-signature svg {
  width: 70%; max-width: 220px; height: 70px;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.brand-showcase-card:hover .bsc-signature svg { transform: scale(1.05); }
.brand-showcase-card .bsc-tag {
  display: inline-block; align-self: flex-start; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.brand-showcase-card h3 { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.brand-showcase-card .bsc-tagline { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.brand-showcase-card .bsc-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; }
.brand-showcase-card .bsc-explore {
  margin-top: 22px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.brand-showcase-card:hover .bsc-explore { color: var(--gold); }
.brand-showcase-card .bsc-explore svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; transition: transform 0.3s; }
.brand-showcase-card:hover .bsc-explore svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.carousel-controls { display: flex; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 12px; }
.carousel-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); color: var(--ink);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.carousel-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-soft); }
.carousel-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* Brand expand modal */
.brand-modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10000;
  background: rgba(26,22,18,0.55); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 32px;
}
.brand-modal[hidden] { display: none; }
.brand-modal-inner {
  position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 620px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 44px; box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(26,22,18,0.30);
  animation: msgIn 0.25s ease;
}
.brand-modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 20px;
  background: none; border: none; color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: 20px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.brand-modal-close:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.brand-modal-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.brand-modal-head h3 { font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.brand-modal-head p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px; }
.brand-modal-body { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; margin: 20px 0; }
.brand-modal-cats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.brand-modal-cats span {
  font-size: 12px; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.brand-modal-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gold); color: #fff; padding: 13px 24px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.brand-modal-cta:hover { background: #6f5618; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* How-it-works expandable inside Medallion */
.how-toggle {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px;
  background: none; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); color: var(--ink);
  padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: 100px; font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.how-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--ai); color: var(--ai); background: var(--ai-soft); }
.how-toggle-icon {
  width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ai-soft); color: var(--ai);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.how-toggle-icon svg { width: 11px; height: 11px; }
.how-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .how-toggle-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.how-panel { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.45s ease; }
.how-panel.open { max-height: 520px; }
.how-steps-list {
  list-style: none; counter-reset: hsl; margin: 22px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 14px;
}
.how-steps-list li {
  counter-increment: hsl; position: relative; padding-left: 44px;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.6;
}
.how-steps-list li::before {
  content: counter(hsl); position: absolute; left: 0; top: -2px;
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ai-soft); color: var(--ai);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px;
}
.how-steps-list li strong { color: var(--ink); }

/* Wholesale contact block */
.contact-block {
  margin-top: 56px; padding-top: 48px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.contact-block h3 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); text-align: center; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.contact-block > p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; text-align: center; max-width: 560px; margin: 12px auto 28px; }
.contact-form {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.contact-form .field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.contact-form .field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.contact-form label {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.contact-form label .req { color: var(--gold); }
.contact-form input, .contact-form select {
  padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--bg-elevated); color: var(--ink); font-size: 14px;
  font-family: inherit; outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.contact-form input::placeholder { color: var(--ink-muted); }
.contact-form select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath fill='none' stroke='%238a8270' stroke-width='2' d='M1 1l5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 16px center; padding-right: 38px; }
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form select:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.contact-form .submit-wrap { grid-column: 1 / -1; display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 6px; }
.contact-form button {
  padding: 16px 38px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--gold); color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(138,107,31,0.20);
}
.contact-form button:hover { background: #6f5618; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(138,107,31,0.28); }
#contact-success, #contact-error {
  display: none; margin: 18px auto 0; max-width: 560px; padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px; text-align: center;
}
#contact-success { background: rgba(47,125,50,0.10); border: 1px solid rgba(47,125,50,0.30); color: var(--green); }
#contact-error { background: rgba(196,48,43,0.10); border: 1px solid rgba(196,48,43,0.30); color: var(--red); }

/* Proof band inside Why Bliss — refined, brand-coloured stars + elegant dividers */
.proof-band {
  margin-top: 72px; padding: 32px 36px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(138,107,31,0.04) 0%, rgba(138,107,31,0.02) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(138,107,31,0.16);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26,22,18,0.03);
}
.proof-rating { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.proof-rating .reviews-stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; align-items: center; }
.proof-rating .reviews-star {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  background: transparent;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.proof-rating .reviews-star svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: var(--gold-bright); }
.proof-rating-text {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing: 0.1px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
}
.proof-rating-text strong {
  color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--ff-accent); font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0; padding: 0 2px;
}
.proof-logos {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-left: 32px; border-left: 1px solid rgba(138,107,31,0.18);
}
.proof-logos-label {
  font-size: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2.4px;
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
}
.proof-logos .press-name {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  position: relative;
}
.proof-logos .press-name:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '•'; position: absolute; right: -13px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: rgba(138,107,31,0.4); font-size: 10px;
}
.proof-logos .press-name.serif {
  font-family: var(--ff-accent); font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-lanes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-lane { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .hero-lane:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .proof-band { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .brand-carousel { grid-auto-columns: 85%; }
  .contact-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .brand-modal { padding: 16px; }
  .brand-modal-inner { padding: 32px 24px; }
  #coverage, #brands { padding: 80px 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   24. V2.6 — nav action buttons, epic hero, juicy brand modal,
       dramatic Medallion takeover
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Nav action cluster --- */
.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.nav-chat {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 100px; cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ai), var(--ai-bright));
  color: #fff; border: none; font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(124,58,237,0.30);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, filter 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-chat::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -2px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ai), var(--ai-bright));
  z-index: -1; opacity: 0.5; filter: blur(8px);
  animation: chatPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes chatPulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 0.35; } 50% { opacity: 0.7; } }
.nav-chat:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(124,58,237,0.40); filter: brightness(1.06); }
.nav-chat svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.nav-portal {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 100px; text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); color: var(--gold);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.nav-portal svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.nav-portal:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
nav#navbar.scrolled .nav-portal { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* --- Hero pedigree + epic stats --- */
.hero-pedigree {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(138,107,31,0.10) 0%, rgba(138,107,31,0.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(138,107,31,0.22);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero-pedigree::before {
  content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(138,107,31,0.18), 0 0 8px rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
}
.hero-pedigree strong {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--ff-accent); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0;
}
.hero-epic {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0; margin-top: 64px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid rgba(138,107,31,0.18);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(26,22,18,0.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(26,22,18,0.03);
  position: relative;
}
/* Top gold hairline accent on the stats card */
.hero-epic::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(138,107,31,0.5), transparent);
}
.epic-stat {
  padding: 38px 30px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(138,107,31,0.10);
  position: relative;
}
.epic-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.epic-num {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 60px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}
.epic-num span { color: var(--ink-faint); font-weight: 600; }
.epic-num.founders {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.epic-num.founders span {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--ff-accent); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
}
.epic-lbl {
  font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

/* --- Juicy brand modal --- */
.brand-modal-inner { max-width: 680px; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.brand-modal-banner {
  padding: 40px 44px 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(138,107,31,0.12), rgba(91,58,158,0.10));
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.brand-modal-banner .brand-modal-tag { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.brand-modal-banner h3 { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 42px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -1px; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand-modal-banner .brand-modal-tagline { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 8px; }
.brand-modal-stat {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px; margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.brand-modal-stat strong { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold); }
.brand-modal-stat span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-soft); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.brand-modal-scroll { padding: 32px 44px 40px; max-height: 52vh; overflow-y: auto; }
.brand-modal-body { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 0 24px; }
.brand-modal-section-label {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.brand-modal-highlights { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.brand-modal-highlights li {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.55;
}
.brand-modal-highlights li svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.brand-modal-cats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.brand-modal-cats span {
  font-size: 12px; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.brand-modal-foot {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 22px 44px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--bg);
}
.brand-modal-foot .bmf-note { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.brand-modal-close { z-index: 3; }

/* --- Medallion takeover: dark, huge, owns the page --- */
#medallion {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 20% 0%, rgba(124,58,237,0.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 90% 100%, rgba(201,168,76,0.18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(165deg, #1c1631 0%, #15111f 45%, #1f1810 100%);
  padding: 160px 0;
}
#medallion::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(124,58,237,0.6), rgba(201,168,76,0.7), rgba(124,58,237,0.6), transparent); }
#medallion::after  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.6), rgba(124,58,237,0.7), rgba(201,168,76,0.6), transparent); }
.medallion-liquid {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 30%, rgba(124,58,237,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 80% 70%, rgba(201,168,76,0.16) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(196,181,253,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  background-size: 200% 200%, 200% 200%, 150% 150%;
}
.medallion-bg-orb.orb-1 { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,237,0.30), rgba(196,181,253,0.10) 40%, transparent 70%); }
.medallion-bg-orb.orb-2 { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.28), rgba(232,212,139,0.10) 40%, transparent 70%); }
.medallion-bg-orb.orb-3 { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,181,253,0.16), rgba(124,58,237,0.10) 40%, transparent 70%); }
.medallion-inner {
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(40,30,66,0.55) 0%, rgba(20,16,28,0.75) 50%, rgba(34,26,16,0.55) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  box-shadow: 0 0 100px rgba(124,58,237,0.14), 0 0 180px rgba(201,168,76,0.10), 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 88px 72px;
}
.medallion-inner::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,58,237,0.6), transparent 38%, transparent 62%, rgba(201,168,76,0.6));
}
.medallion-badge {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.18); border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.45);
  color: #c4b5fd; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 4px; padding: 10px 24px;
}
#medallion .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(44px, 7vw, 88px); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -2.5px;
  color: #fdf9f0; line-height: 0.98;
}
#medallion .section-title .cyan { color: #c4b5fd; }
.medallion-text p { color: rgba(253,249,240,0.78); font-size: 17px; }
.how-toggle {
  border-color: rgba(196,181,253,0.4); color: #c4b5fd;
}
.how-toggle:hover { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.18); border-color: #c4b5fd; color: #fff; }
.how-toggle-icon { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.30); color: #c4b5fd; }
.how-steps-list li { color: rgba(253,249,240,0.72); }
.how-steps-list li::before { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.28); color: #c4b5fd; }
.how-steps-list li strong { color: #fdf9f0; }
.medallion-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ai-bright), var(--ai));
  font-size: 16px; padding: 18px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(124,58,237,0.40);
}
.medallion-cta:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b4ff5, var(--ai-bright)); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(124,58,237,0.50); }
.member-benefits { gap: 16px; }
.benefit-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.benefit-card:hover { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.14); border-color: rgba(196,181,253,0.4); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(124,58,237,0.20); }
.benefit-card:nth-child(1) .benefit-icon { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.22); color: var(--gold-bright); }
.benefit-card:nth-child(1):hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.14); border-color: rgba(232,212,139,0.4); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(201,168,76,0.18); }
.benefit-card .benefit-icon { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.22); color: #c4b5fd; }
.benefit-card h4 { color: #fdf9f0; }
.benefit-card p { color: rgba(253,249,240,0.65); }
/* Contact block sits inside the dark Medallion section */
.contact-block { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.contact-block h3 { color: #fdf9f0; font-size: 28px; }
.contact-block > p { color: rgba(253,249,240,0.65); }
.contact-form label { color: rgba(253,249,240,0.6); }
.contact-form label .req { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.contact-form input, .contact-form select {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); color: #fdf9f0;
}
.contact-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(253,249,240,0.4); }
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form select:focus { border-color: #c4b5fd; }
.contact-form select { background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath fill='none' stroke='%23c4b5fd' stroke-width='2' d='M1 1l5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }
.contact-form button {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ai-bright), var(--ai));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(124,58,237,0.35);
}
.contact-form button:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b4ff5, var(--ai-bright)); }

/* Nav collapse: 3 action buttons + 5 links need room */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-actions { display: none; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
}
.mobile-menu-inner .nav-chat,
.mobile-menu-inner .nav-portal {
  display: inline-flex; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 16px;
}
.mobile-menu-inner .nav-chat::after { display: none; }
.mobile-menu-inner .nav-portal { padding: 14px 30px; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-epic { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .epic-stat { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 26px 24px; }
  .epic-stat:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .medallion-inner { padding: 48px 24px; }
  #medallion { padding: 100px 0; }
  .brand-modal-banner, .brand-modal-scroll, .brand-modal-foot { padding-left: 26px; padding-right: 26px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   21. Responsive
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .why-grid, .medallion-grid, .logistics-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .hero-stat:nth-child(1), .hero-stat:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .how-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
  .how-steps::before { display: none; }
  .channels-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .member-benefits { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .medallion-inner { padding: 56px 36px; }
  .operators-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .operators-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .operators-stat { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .operators-stat:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .state-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 480px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .press-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links, nav#navbar .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .how-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .channels-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .member-benefits { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .apply-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .email-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
  .footer-bottom .compliance { text-align: center; }
  #chat-panel { width: calc(100vw - 32px); right: -8px; }
  .hero-title { letter-spacing: -1px; }
  .brand-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }
  .brand-header .brand-desc { margin-left: 0; }
  .trust-content { gap: 20px; }
  .medallion-inner { padding: 40px 24px; border-radius: 16px; }
  #medallion { padding: 96px 0; }
  .state-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 4px; }
  .state-card { font-size: 11px; padding: 9px 2px; }
  .press-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-dots { bottom: 16px; }
  .reviews-score-card { padding: 22px 22px; }
  .reviews-score-num { font-size: 38px; }
  #sticky-cta { left: 72px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 12px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   22. prefers-reduced-motion
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .medallion-liquid,
  .medallion-liquid::before,
  .medallion-liquid::after,
  .medallion-bg-orb { animation: none !important; }
}
