/* =========================================================================
   VERADO BEVERAGES — style.css
   Editorial operator aesthetic. Warm neutrals. Hairline rules.
   Display: Fraunces (variable serif). Body: Geist (modern grotesque).
   ========================================================================= */

/* --------  1. Design tokens  -------- */
:root {
    --bg:             #F5F1EA;
    --bg-warm:        #EDE6D8;
    --bg-deep:        #1A1612;
    --ink:            #1A1612;
    --ink-soft:       #3D332C;
    --muted:          #6B5D51;
    --hairline:       #D2C7B6;
    --hairline-soft:  #E3DBCB;
    --cream:          #FDFAF3;
    --crimson:        #B92A30;
    --crimson-deep:   #8F1F25;
    --ember:          #F78222;
    --ember-soft:     #FBE1C9;

    --font-display: "Fraunces", "Latin Modern Roman", "Charter", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    --font-body:    "Geist", "Söhne", "Neue Haas Grotesk", "Helvetica Neue", "Carlito", "DejaVu Sans", Arial, sans-serif;
    --font-mono:    "Geist Mono", ui-monospace, "SF Mono", Menlo, monospace;

    --max-w:     1280px;
    --gutter-x:  clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    --ease:      cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* --------  2. Reset / base  -------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ink);
    background: var(--bg);
    font-feature-settings: "ss01", "cv11";
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }

/* Subtle paper grain overlay */
body::before {
    content: "";
    position: fixed; inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.5;
    z-index: 1;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(rgba(26, 22, 18, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(rgba(26, 22, 18, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 3px 3px, 7px 7px;
    background-position: 0 0, 1px 1px;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

/* --------  3. Typography  -------- */
.display {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.02;
    font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 30;
}
.display em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 100;
    color: var(--crimson);
}

h1.display { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.8vw, 5.25rem); }
h2.display { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.6vw, 2.85rem); }
h3.display { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); line-height: 1.1; }

.eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
}
.eyebrow--crimson { color: var(--crimson); }

.lede {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.2rem);
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    max-width: 56ch;
}

.section-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* --------  4. Layout primitives  -------- */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--max-w);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--gutter-x);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hairline { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline); margin: 0; }
.hairline--soft { border-top-color: var(--hairline-soft); }

.section {
    padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); }
.section--dark  { background: var(--bg-deep); color: var(--cream); }
.section--dark .muted { color: #9A8F83; }
.section--dark .hairline { border-top-color: rgba(253, 250, 243, 0.14); }

.section-head {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .section-head {
        grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}
.section-head__label {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}
.section-head__title { /* width governed by grid column */ }

.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.serif { font-family: var(--font-display); }

/* --------  5. Navigation  -------- */
.nav {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 40;
    background: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(1.3) blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(1.3) blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}
.nav__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 72px;
}
.brandmark {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 30;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}
.brandmark__dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    background: var(--crimson);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.nav__links {
    display: none;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    list-style: none;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}
@media (min-width: 820px) { .nav__links { display: flex; } }
.nav__links a {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    transition: color 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -4px;
    width: 100%; height: 1px;
    background: var(--crimson);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--crimson); }
.nav__links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.nav__links a.is-active { color: var(--crimson); }
.nav__links a.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav__cta {
    display: none;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ink);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: background 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease);
}
@media (min-width: 1020px) { .nav__cta { display: inline-block; } }
.nav__cta:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); }

.nav__toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 0.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 820px) { .nav__toggle { display: none; } }
.nav__toggle span {
    width: 22px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--ink);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

.nav__mobile {
    display: none;
    padding: 1.5rem var(--gutter-x) 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}
.nav.is-open .nav__mobile { display: block; }
.nav__mobile ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
}
.nav__mobile a { display: block; padding: 0.3rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }

/* --------  6. Buttons  -------- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 1px solid var(--ink);
    transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.btn:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--primary { background: var(--crimson); color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--crimson); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--crimson-deep); border-color: var(--crimson-deep); color: var(--cream); }
.btn--ghost { border-color: var(--hairline); color: var(--ink-soft); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--crimson); border-color: var(--crimson); }
.btn__arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover .btn__arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* --------  7. HERO  -------- */
.hero {
    padding-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}
.hero__meta-right { display: none; gap: 2rem; }
@media (min-width: 720px) { .hero__meta-right { display: flex; } }

.hero__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: end;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
    .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 300px; gap: 3.5rem; }
}

.hero__headline { /* width governed by grid column */ }
.hero__aside {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.4rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    line-height: 1.55;
}
.hero__cta-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}

/* Hero ornament — a stacked rule motif bottom-right */
.hero__mark {
    position: absolute;
    right: var(--gutter-x);
    bottom: 2rem;
    width: 70px;
    opacity: 0.4;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) { .hero__mark { display: block; } }

/* --------  8. Pillars / intro  -------- */
.pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 760px) { .pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.pillar {
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem 2.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 760px) {
    .pillar + .pillar { border-left: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
}
.pillar__num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--crimson);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    display: block;
}
.pillar__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.pillar__body { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* --------  9. Comparison block (Other structures vs Verado)  -------- */
.compare {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .compare { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.compare__card {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.compare__card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--ink); }
.compare__tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
}
.compare__headline {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
}
.compare__headline em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--crimson);
}
.compare__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.compare__list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
}
.compare__list li::before {
    content: "—";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.verado-verdict {
    margin-top: 2.25rem;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2.75rem;
    background: var(--bg-deep);
    color: var(--cream);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .verado-verdict { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; gap: 3rem; padding: 2.75rem 3rem; }
}
.verado-verdict::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 4px; background: var(--crimson);
}
.verado-verdict__tag {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--ember);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.verado-verdict__text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.7vw, 1.4rem);
    line-height: 1.35;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--cream);
}
.verado-verdict__text em { font-style: italic; color: var(--ember); }

/* --------  10. Scope grid (ship-to-lip)  -------- */
.scope {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
@media (min-width: 720px) { .scope { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1040px) { .scope { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.scope__item {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 2.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
@media (min-width: 720px) {
    .scope__item:nth-child(2n) { border-left: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
}
@media (min-width: 1040px) {
    .scope__item:nth-child(2n) { border-left: 0; }
    .scope__item:not(:nth-child(3n+1)) { border-left: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
}
.scope__item:hover { background: var(--bg-warm); }
.scope__num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
}
.scope__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.scope__body { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* --------  11. Two models (Service vs Exclusive)  -------- */
.models {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 880px) { .models { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; } }

.model-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.model-card:hover { border-color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.model-card--accent { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FAE8CF 0%, var(--cream) 60%); border-color: var(--ember); }
.model-card__badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--crimson);
}
.model-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.model-card__tagline {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
}
.model-card__list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    padding-top: 0.8rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.model-card__list li {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    align-items: baseline;
}
.model-card__list li::before {
    content: "▸";
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------  12. GTM phases  -------- */
.phases {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .phases { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; } }

.phase {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
.phase__heading {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.phase__marker {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
}
.phase__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.phase__body { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.phase__metros {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.phase__metros li {
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    background: var(--cream);
}

/* --------  13. Large CTA / Contact  -------- */
.cta {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: end;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .cta { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; } }
.cta__headline {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.cta__headline em { font-style: italic; color: var(--ember); }
.cta__panel {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(253, 250, 243, 0.18);
}
.cta__line {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(253, 250, 243, 0.12);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.cta__line span:first-child {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(253, 250, 243, 0.55);
}
.cta__line a { transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.cta__line a:hover { color: var(--ember); }
.cta__buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}
.section--dark .btn { border-color: var(--cream); color: var(--cream); }
.section--dark .btn:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink); }
.section--dark .btn--primary { background: var(--crimson); border-color: var(--crimson); color: var(--cream); }
.section--dark .btn--primary:hover { background: var(--ember); border-color: var(--ember); color: var(--ink); }

/* --------  14. Footer  -------- */
.footer {
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    background: var(--bg);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.footer__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 820px) { .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; } }
.footer__wordmark {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.footer__disclaimer {
    max-width: 55ch;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
}
.footer__col h4 {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.footer__col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.55rem; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--crimson); }

.footer__bar {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* --------  15. PAGE HEROES (Brand Owners / Sales Reps)  -------- */
.page-hero {
    padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.page-hero__bread {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.page-hero__bread a:hover { color: var(--crimson); }
.page-hero__bread span.sep { color: var(--hairline); }

.page-hero__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: end;
}
@media (min-width: 880px) { .page-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; } }

.page-hero__headline { /* width governed by grid column */ }
.page-hero__sub {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    max-width: 42ch;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}

/* --------  16. Category / Role cards  -------- */
.catgrid, .rolegrid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 760px) {
    .catgrid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .rolegrid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

.catcard, .rolecard {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem 2.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.catcard:hover, .rolecard:hover { border-color: var(--crimson); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.catcard::after, .rolecard::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -30px; top: -30px;
    width: 110px; height: 110px;
    background: var(--ember);
    opacity: 0.08;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.catcard:hover::after, .rolecard:hover::after { opacity: 0.2; transform: scale(1.15); }

.catcard__num, .rolecard__num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    z-index: 2;
}
.catcard__title, .rolecard__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    z-index: 2;
}
.catcard__body, .rolecard__body {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    z-index: 2;
}
.catcard__meta, .rolecard__meta {
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    padding-top: 0.9rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    z-index: 2;
}
.rolecard__loc {
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* --------  17. Process steps  -------- */
.steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
@media (min-width: 860px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.step {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 2.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .step + .step { border-left: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
}
@media (max-width: 859px) {
    .step + .step { border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }
}
.step__num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--crimson);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.step__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.step__body { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* --------  18. Contact form  -------- */
.form {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 720px;
}
@media (min-width: 620px) { .form { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.form__field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.form__field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.form__field label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
}
.form__field input,
.form__field select,
.form__field textarea {
    font: inherit;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.2rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.form__field input:focus,
.form__field select:focus,
.form__field textarea:focus {
    outline: 0;
    border-bottom-color: var(--crimson);
}
.form__field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.form__submit { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.form__status { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); }
.form__status.is-success { color: var(--crimson); font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1rem; }

/* --------  19. What-we-offer / Looking-for list  -------- */
.bullets {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}
@media (min-width: 720px) { .bullets { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem 3rem; } }
.bullets li {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 1rem 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
    position: relative;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.bullets li::before {
    content: "✕";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 1rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.bullets li strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* --------  20. Motion — intro reveal  -------- */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease), transform 0.9s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal--d1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal--d2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal--d3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal--d4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    }
    .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}