*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

  :root {
    --ink: #0f0e0c;
    --paper: #f5f2ec;
    --cream: #ede9e0;
    --accent: #c84b2f;
    --accent-dark: #b23f26; /* accent for small text — 5.2:1 on paper (WCAG AA) */
    --accent-light: #f5ede9;
    --muted: #6b6660; /* 5.1:1 on paper, 4.7:1 on cream (WCAG AA) */
    --border: #d4cfc5;
    --serif: 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif;
    --sans: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  .skip-link {
    position: fixed;
    top: -60px; left: 16px;
    z-index: 300;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: top 0.15s;
  }
  .skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

  a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent-dark);
    outline-offset: 3px;
  }

  body {
    background: var(--paper);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  }

  nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 20px 48px;
    background: rgba(245, 242, 236, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
  }
  nav.scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--border); }

  .logo {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 22px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .logo span { color: var(--accent); }

  nav a.cta-nav {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--paper);
    background: var(--ink);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
  }
  nav a.cta-nav:hover { background: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-1px); }

  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 120px 48px 80px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
  }

  .hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease 0.1s forwards;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--accent);
  }

  h1 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(52px, 7vw, 92px);
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.2s forwards;
  }
  h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }

  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 19px;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 520px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    font-weight: 300;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.35s forwards;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.5s forwards;
  }

  .btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: white;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(200, 75, 47, 0.28);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(200,75,47,0.35); }
  .btn-primary svg { transition: transform 0.2s; }
  .btn-primary:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

  .btn-ghost {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--ink); }

  .hero-tag {
    position: absolute;
    right: 48px;
    bottom: 100px;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--muted);
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeIn 1s ease 1s forwards;
  }

  .ticker-wrap {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
    padding: 14px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .ticker-inner {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 0;
    animation: ticker 28s linear infinite;
  }
  .ticker-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 0 36px;
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  .ticker-item .dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }

  @keyframes ticker {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }

  section { padding: 100px 48px; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }

  .section-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 58px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    max-width: 600px;
  }
  h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--muted); }

  .steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .step {
    background: white;
    padding: 40px 36px;
    position: relative;
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  .step:hover { background: var(--accent-light); }
  .step + .step { border-left: 1px solid var(--border); }

  .step-num {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 56px;
    color: var(--border);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
  }

  .step h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }

  .step p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-weight: 300;
  }

  .step-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 100px;
  }

  .demos-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .demos-inner {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 48px;
  }

  .demos-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .demo-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: block;
  }
  .demo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15,14,12,0.1);
  }

  .demo-screen {
    height: 200px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .demo-screen-1 { background: #1a1a2e; }
  .demo-screen-2 { background: #0d2137; }
  .demo-screen-3 { background: #1c1208; }

  .mini-ui {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    padding: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .mini-row { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }

  .mini-card {
    flex: 1;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 10px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .mini-stat {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--serif);
  }

  .mini-label {
    font-size: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  .mini-chart {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 4px;
    height: 50px;
    margin-top: auto;
  }
  .mini-bar-chart {
    flex: 1;
    border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  .demo-info { padding: 24px 28px 28px; }

  .demo-client {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .demo-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }

  .demo-info p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .demo-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  }
  .demo-link:hover { color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }

  .pitch-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .pitch-left h2 { margin-bottom: 24px; }

  .pitch-left p {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .pitch-right {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
  }

  .pain-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .pain-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
  .pain-item:first-child { padding-top: 0; }

  .pain-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .pain-icon.red { background: #fceae5; }
  .pain-icon.green { background: #e5f5ea; }

  .pain-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .pain-text p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .pricing-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .price-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    background: white;
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .price-feature-list {
    flex: 1;
  }
  .price-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .price-card.featured {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
  }
  .price-card.featured .price-desc,
  .price-card.featured .price-feature { color: rgba(245,242,236,0.6); }
  .price-card.featured .price-feature-item { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

  .price-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: white;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .price-name {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .price-amount {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1;
    margin: 16px 0 8px;
    font-family: var(--serif);
  }

  .price-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-weight: 300;
  }

  .price-feature-list { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .price-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 300;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .price-feature-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .check { color: #3a9e5f; font-size: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }

  .cta-section {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
    padding: 120px 48px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-section h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 76px);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    color: var(--paper);
    line-height: 1.05;
  }
  .cta-section h2 em { font-style: italic; color: rgba(245,242,236,0.45); }

  .cta-section p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: rgba(245,242,236,0.7);
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 440px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
  }

  .cta-alt {
    margin-top: 48px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(245,242,236,0.65);
    font-weight: 300;
  }
  .cta-alt a { color: var(--paper); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245,242,236,0.4); transition: border-color 0.2s; }
  .cta-alt a:hover { border-color: var(--paper); }

  .btn-light {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--paper);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 18px 38px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-light:hover { background: white; transform: translateY(-2px); }

  footer {
    background: var(--ink);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    padding: 28px 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  footer .logo { color: var(--paper); font-size: 18px; }
  footer p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(245,242,236,0.65); font-weight: 300; }
  footer a:not(.logo) { color: rgba(245,242,236,0.8); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245,242,236,0.3); transition: color 0.2s; }
  footer a:not(.logo):hover { color: var(--paper); }

  @keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 0.5; }
  }

  .reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
  }
  .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
  .reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
  .reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    .hero-eyebrow, h1, .hero-sub, .hero-actions, .hero-tag { animation: none; opacity: 1; }
    .hero-tag { opacity: 0.5; }
    .ticker-inner { animation: none; }
    .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
    .btn-primary, .btn-light, .demo-card, .path-card, .work-card, .price-card, nav a.cta-nav { transition: none; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    nav { padding: 16px 24px; }
    .hero { padding: 100px 24px 60px; }
    section { padding: 60px 24px; }
    .demos-inner { padding: 0 24px; }
    .demos-section { padding: 60px 0; }
    .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .step + .step { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
    .demos-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pitch-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .pricing-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-tag { display: none; }
    .cta-section { padding: 80px 24px; }
    footer { padding: 24px; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; text-align: center; }
  }

  /* About section */
  .about-section {
    padding: 100px 48px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .about-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .about-photo-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .about-photo {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    border: 3px solid var(--border);
    display: block;
  }

  .about-name {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ink);
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }

  .about-role {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .about-content p {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    max-width: 580px;
  }

  .about-content p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    .about-section { padding: 60px 24px; }
    .about-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .about-photo-wrap { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
    .about-name, .about-role { text-align: left; }
    .about-photo { width: 100px; height: 100px; }
  }


  /* ---- multipage additions ---- */
  .nav-links { display:flex; gap:32px; }
  .nav-links a { font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink); text-decoration:none; transition:color .2s; }
  .nav-links a:hover { color:var(--accent-dark); }
  .nav-links a.active { color:var(--accent-dark); }

  /* mobile nav */
  .nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 12px;
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .nav-toggle .bar {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: currentColor;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
  }
  .nav-toggle .bar + .bar { margin-top: 5px; }
  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

  @media (max-width:760px){
    .nav-toggle { display: block; }
    .nav-links {
      display: none;
      position: absolute;
      top: 100%;
      left: 0; right: 0;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0;
      background: var(--paper);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 8px 0;
    }
    .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
    .nav-links a { padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 16px; }
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); border-radius:16px;
    padding:36px 32px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
  }
  .testimonial-card .quote {
    font-family:var(--serif); font-size:23px; line-height:1.32;
    letter-spacing:-0.01em; margin-bottom:24px;
  }
  .testimonial-card .quote em { font-style:italic; color:var(--accent); }
  .testimonial-author { font-size:14px; font-weight:500; }
  .testimonial-role { font-size:13px; color:rgba(245,242,236,0.55); margin-top:2px; }

  /* ---- hub ---- */
  .hub-paths { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:8px; }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .hub-paths{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .path-card {
    background:white; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:16px;
    overflow:hidden; text-decoration:none; color:inherit;
    transition:transform .25s, box-shadow .25s; display:flex; flex-direction:row;
  }
  .path-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(15,14,12,.1); }
  .path-eyebrow {
    font-size:12px; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--accent-dark); margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  .path-card .path-title {
    font-family:var(--serif); font-size:34px; font-weight:400;
    letter-spacing:-0.01em; margin-bottom:14px;
    line-height:1.1; max-width:none;
  }
  .path-card p { font-size:16px; color:var(--muted); font-weight:300; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:30px; flex-grow:1; text-wrap:balance; }
  .path-link { font-size:15px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
  .path-card:hover .path-link { color:var(--accent); }
  .path-link svg { transition:transform .2s; }
  .path-card:hover .path-link svg { transform:translateX(3px); }

  /* ---- websites ---- */
  .pkg-sub { font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); font-weight:400; margin-top:6px; }
  .monthly-box {
    background:var(--cream); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:16px;
    padding:36px 40px; margin-top:40px; max-width:760px;
  }
  .monthly-box h3 { font-family:var(--serif); font-size:26px; font-weight:400; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .monthly-box p { font-size:16px; color:var(--muted); font-weight:300; line-height:1.65; }
  .trust-row { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:28px; margin-top:36px; }
  .trust-item { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:15px; color:var(--ink); }
  .trust-item .check { color:var(--accent); font-weight:600; }

  /* recent work cards */
  .work-grid { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:24px; }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .work-card{ flex-basis:100%; max-width:none; } }
  .work-card {
    background:white; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:16px;
    overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
    flex:0 0 300px; max-width:300px;
    transition:transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  }
  .work-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(15,14,12,.1); }
  .work-shot-link { display:block; }
  .work-shot {
    display:block; width:100%; height:auto;
  }
  .work-shot.placeholder {
    align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:var(--cream);
    color:var(--muted); font-family:var(--serif); font-size:26px;
  }
  .work-body { padding:22px 24px 26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex-grow:1; }
  .work-head { display:flex; align-items:baseline; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px; margin-bottom:6px; }
  .work-name { font-family:var(--serif); font-size:22px; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:-0.01em; }
  .work-visit { font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:var(--accent-dark); text-decoration:none; white-space:nowrap; }
  .work-visit:hover { text-decoration:underline; }
  .work-desc { font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); font-weight:300; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:20px; }
  .work-quote { border-top:1px solid var(--border); padding-top:18px; margin-top:auto; }
  .work-quote .q { font-family:var(--serif); font-size:18px; line-height:1.4; letter-spacing:-0.01em; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .work-quote .q em { color:var(--accent); font-style:italic; }
  .work-author { font-size:14px; font-weight:500; }
  .work-role { font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); }

  /* browser frame */
  .work-chrome { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; padding:11px 14px; background:#ede9e0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
  .work-chrome .dot { width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--border); flex-shrink:0; }
  .work-url { margin-left:8px; font-size:11px; color:var(--muted); letter-spacing:.02em; white-space:nowrap; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis; }
  .work-frame-link { display:block; }

  .path-head { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:16px; }
  .path-head .path-eyebrow { margin-bottom:0; }
  .path-icon { color:var(--accent); display:flex; align-items:center; }

  .path-visual { flex:0 0 44%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:24px; }
  .path-visual-1 { background:#0d2137; }
  .path-visual-2 { background:#1a1a2e; }
  .path-body { flex:1; padding:30px 30px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
  .mock { width:100%; max-width:200px; border-radius:10px; padding:14px; background:#16263f; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
  .path-visual-2 .mock { background:#262438; }
  .mock-dots { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .mock-dots span { width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
  .mock-url { flex:1; height:7px; margin-left:6px; border-radius:4px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); display:block; }
  .mock-chart { display:flex; align-items:flex-end; gap:7px; height:50px; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .mock-chart i { flex:1; border-radius:3px 3px 0 0; background:rgba(255,255,255,.2); display:block; }
  .mock-chart i.accent { background:var(--accent); }
  .mock-ln { height:7px; border-radius:4px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.16); margin-top:7px; }
  .mock-hero { height:32px; border-radius:6px; background:var(--accent); opacity:.85; margin-bottom:10px; }
  .mock-grid { display:flex; gap:7px; margin-top:10px; }
  .mock-grid i { flex:1; height:22px; border-radius:5px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.14); display:block; }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .path-card{ flex-direction:column; } .path-visual{ flex:none; } }

  .work-author a { color:var(--ink); text-decoration:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); transition:color .2s, border-color .2s; }
  .work-author a:hover { color:var(--accent); border-color:var(--accent); }

  /* ---- hub proof strip ---- */
  .hub-proof { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; margin-top:20px; }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .hub-proof{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .hub-proof .testimonial-card { padding:26px 28px; border-radius:14px; }
  .hub-proof .testimonial-card .quote { font-size:17px; line-height:1.4; margin-bottom:16px; }
  .hub-proof-note {
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 300;
  }
  .hub-proof-note a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); transition: color .2s, border-color .2s; }
  .hub-proof-note a:hover { color: var(--accent-dark); border-color: var(--accent-dark); }