/* ================================================
   PAGES — Page-specific styles
   Homepage, Pricing, About, Trial Lesson
   ================================================ */


/* ================================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS — Intersection Observer driven
   ================================================================ */

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes scaleIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.96);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes drawPath {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: 600; }
  to   { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

.animate-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
}

.animate-on-scroll.is-visible {
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.animate-on-scroll.is-visible:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.animate-on-scroll.is-visible:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.animate-on-scroll.is-visible:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }

/* Stagger children inside a parent that gets .is-visible */
.stagger-children.is-visible > * {
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s var(--ease-out) forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.12s; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.24s; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.36s; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.48s; }

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .animate-on-scroll,
  .stagger-children > * {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — HERO
   ================================================================ */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-cream);
  padding-top: 72px; /* header clearance */
}

/* Background image — sharp, no blur */
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeIn 1.2s var(--ease-out) 0.1s forwards;
}

/* Gradient scrim — subtle warm dark, image dominant */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.25) 0%,
    rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.40) 50%,
    rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.50) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.hero__subtitle {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-amber);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeIn 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.2s forwards;
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.4s forwards;
}

.hero__desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.6s forwards;
}

.hero__cta {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.8s forwards;
}

/* Ghost variant — visible on dark hero background */
.hero__cta .btn--secondary {
  color: var(--color-cream);
  border-color: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.65);
}

.hero__cta .btn--secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  border-color: var(--color-cream);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
}

/* Decorative path SVG */
.hero__decoration {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__decoration svg {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero__decoration .path-line {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--color-amber);
  stroke-width: 1;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  opacity: 0.18;
  stroke-dasharray: 600;
  stroke-dashoffset: 600;
  animation: drawPath 3s var(--ease-out) 0.5s forwards;
}

/* Subtle dot pattern (CSS only) */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 40%;
  height: 60%;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-indigo) 0.5px, transparent 0.5px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  opacity: 0.03;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__subtitle,
  .hero__title,
  .hero__desc,
  .hero__cta {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: none;
  }
  .hero__decoration .path-line {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    animation: none;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — TRUST BAR
   ================================================================ */

.trust-bar {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
}

.trust-bar__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-bar__item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.trust-bar__icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: var(--color-amber);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .trust-bar__list {
    gap: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .trust-bar__item {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — WHY TABIJI (Value Props)
   ================================================================ */

.why-tabiji {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.why-tabiji__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
}

.value-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-indigo-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.value-card__icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.value-card__title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.value-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Featured value card with photo */
.value-card--featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: center;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.value-card__image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
}

.value-card__image img,
.value-card__video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-tabiji__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }

  .value-card--featured {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }

  .value-card__image {
    max-height: 200px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .why-tabiji__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }

  .value-card--featured {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — HOW IT WORKS
   ================================================================ */

.how-it-works {
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.how-it-works .steps {
  position: relative;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

/* Connecting line between steps (desktop) */
.how-it-works .steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: calc(16.66% + 24px);
  right: calc(16.66% + 24px);
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  z-index: 0;
}

.how-it-works .step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.how-it-works .step::before {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  transition: background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base),
              border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.how-it-works .step:hover::before {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
}

/* Step photos — circular crop above each step */
.step__photo {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
  order: -1; /* ensure photo renders above the ::before number */
}

.step:hover .step__photo {
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
}

.step__photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Steps need flex to support order property */
.how-it-works .step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.how-it-works .step::before {
  order: 0;
}

/* Arrow between steps (desktop) */
.step__arrow {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .step__arrow {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: -14px;
    color: var(--color-amber);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    z-index: 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .how-it-works .steps::before {
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 23px;
    right: auto;
    width: 1px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .how-it-works .step {
    text-align: left;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    align-items: start;
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  }

  .how-it-works .step::before {
    margin: 0;
    grid-row: 1 / 2;
  }

  .how-it-works .step .step__photo {
    display: none;
  }

  .how-it-works .step__title,
  .how-it-works .step__desc {
    grid-column: 2;
    margin-inline: 0;
  }

  .how-it-works .step__desc {
    max-width: none;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — LEARNING PATHWAY
   ================================================================ */

.learning-pathway {
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.pathway__track {
  position: relative;
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-left: 3rem;
}

/* Vertical connecting line */
.pathway__track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 1.0625rem;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--color-amber) 0%,
    var(--color-indigo) 50%,
    rgba(43, 63, 88, 0.15) 100%
  );
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* Level blocks */
.pathway__level {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.pathway__level:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.pathway__level-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

/* Level dot on the timeline */
.pathway__level-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -3rem;
  top: 0.35rem;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-amber);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-cream);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-amber);
  z-index: 1;
}

.pathway__level--first .pathway__level-header::before {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  left: calc(-3rem - 2px);
  top: 0.2rem;
}

.pathway__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  background: var(--color-indigo);
  padding: 0.15em 0.6em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pathway__level-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pathway__level-jp {
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.pathway__lesson-range {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
  margin-top: -0.25rem;
}

/* Milestone list */
.pathway__milestones {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}

.pathway__milestone {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.pathway__milestone:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.pathway__milestone-check {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-indigo-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.pathway__milestone-check svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  stroke: var(--color-indigo);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.pathway__milestone-text {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.pathway__milestone-lessons {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.4);
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.pathway__actions {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Collapsed levels — hidden by default, revealed on toggle */
.pathway__level--collapsed {
  display: none;
}

.pathway__level--collapsed.is-expanded {
  display: block;
}

.pathway__expand-btn[aria-expanded="true"] {
  display: none;
}

/* ---- Student Outcomes ---- */
.student-outcomes {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.student-outcomes .section-header__eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.student-outcomes .section-header__title {
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

.student-outcomes .section-header__desc {
  color: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.7);
}

.outcomes__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: var(--max-width-wide);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.outcome-card {
  background: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.outcome-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
}

.outcome-card__lesson {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.outcome-card__text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .outcomes__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .outcomes__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pathway__track {
    padding-left: 2.25rem;
  }

  .pathway__track::before {
    left: 0.6875rem;
  }

  .pathway__level-header::before {
    left: -2.25rem;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
  }

  .pathway__level--first .pathway__level-header::before {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    left: calc(-2.25rem - 1px);
  }

  .pathway__milestone {
    padding: 0.625rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .pathway__milestone-lessons {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — JOURNAL FEED
   ================================================================ */

.journal-feed {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.journal-feed__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.journal-feed__card {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.journal-feed__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.06);
}

.journal-feed__image-wrap {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journal-feed__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.journal-feed__card:hover .journal-feed__image {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.journal-feed__text {
  padding: var(--space-md);
}

.journal-feed__category {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.journal-feed__title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.journal-feed__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.journal-feed__title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.journal-feed__meta {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
}

.journal-feed__more {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.journal-feed__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  transition: gap var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.journal-feed__link:hover {
  gap: 0.75em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.journal-feed__link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .journal-feed__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }

  .journal-feed__image-wrap {
    aspect-ratio: 2.2 / 1;
  }

  .journal-feed__text {
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  }

  .journal-feed__title {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .journal-feed__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .journal-feed__card:last-child {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — YOUR GOALS, OUR METHOD
   ================================================================ */

.your-goals {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.your-goals__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.goal-card {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.goal-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.goal-card__emoji {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.goal-card__title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
}

.goal-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.your-goals__cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.your-goals__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  transition: gap var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.your-goals__link:hover {
  gap: 0.75em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .your-goals__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .your-goals__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — CTA BANNER
   ================================================================ */

.cta-banner {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  text-align: center;
}

/* Cinematic variant with background image */
.cta-banner--cinematic {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.cta-banner--cinematic .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Dark overlay for text readability */
.cta-banner--cinematic::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.6) 0%,
    rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.75) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner__inner {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.cta-banner__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cta-banner--cinematic .cta-banner__title {
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

.cta-banner__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.cta-banner--cinematic .cta-banner__subtitle {
  color: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.6);
}

.cta-banner .btn--dark {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

.cta-banner .btn--dark:hover {
  background: var(--color-indigo);
}


/* ================================================================
   PRICING PAGE
   ================================================================ */

.pricing-hero {
  padding-top: calc(72px + var(--space-3xl));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-cream);
  text-align: center;
}

.pricing-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.pricing-hero__desc {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.pricing-section {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

/* ---- Your First Lesson Callout ---- */
.pricing-trial {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
}

.pricing-trial__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.pricing-trial__title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.pricing-trial__desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Override secondary button to amber on dark trial callout */
.pricing-trial .btn--secondary {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background-color: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

.pricing-trial .btn--secondary:hover {
  background-color: #d4a85e;
  border-color: #d4a85e;
}

/* ---- Pricing Grid (8 cards, 3-col flex with centered last row) ---- */
.pricing-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.pricing-grid > .card {
  flex: 0 1 calc(33.333% - var(--space-lg));
  min-width: 280px;
}

.pricing-grid .card--featured {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.12);
}

/* ---- Save Badges ---- */
.pricing-card {
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-card__save {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  background: rgba(79, 70, 110, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.pricing-card__save--best {
  color: #96722b;
  background: rgba(225, 183, 120, 0.18);
}

/* ── Single lesson one-liner ── */
.pricing-single {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  background: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.06);
}

.pricing-single a {
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 0.15em;
  margin-left: 0.5em;
}

/* ── Extended Packages Table ── */
.pricing-extended {
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.pricing-extended__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.pricing-extended__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.pricing-extended__table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.pricing-extended__table {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.pricing-extended__table thead th {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  padding: 0 var(--space-sm) var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
}

.pricing-extended__table thead th:first-child {
  text-align: left;
}

.pricing-extended__table tbody td {
  padding: var(--space-sm);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.05);
}

.pricing-extended__table tbody td:first-child {
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-heading);
}

.pricing-extended__cta {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pricing-extended__table {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
  }
}

.pricing-note {
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.6);
}

/* Pricing FAQ below cards */
.pricing-faq {
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.pricing-faq__list {
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.pricing-faq__item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-block: var(--space-md);
}

.pricing-faq__question {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.pricing-faq__question::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.pricing-faq__item.is-open .pricing-faq__question::after {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.pricing-faq__answer {
  display: none;
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.pricing-faq__item.is-open .pricing-faq__answer {
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pricing-trial {
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  }

  .pricing-trial__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .pricing-grid > .card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .pricing-grid .card--featured {
    transform: none;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 601px) and (max-width: 900px) {
  .pricing-trial__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .pricing-grid > .card {
    flex: 0 1 calc(50% - var(--space-lg));
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .pricing-grid .card--featured {
    transform: none;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ================================================================ */

.about-hero {
  padding-top: calc(72px + var(--space-3xl));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.about-hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-hero__image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  background: var(--color-indigo-light);
}

.about-hero__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-hero__text {
  max-width: 480px;
}

.about-hero__eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-hero__name {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-hero__role {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.about-hero__bio {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-hero__bio p + p {
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .about-hero__image {
    max-width: 360px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
}

/* Methodology section */
.about-methodology {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.about-methodology__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.methodology-card {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.methodology-card__number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-amber);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.methodology-card__title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.methodology-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-methodology__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Credentials section */
.about-credentials {
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.credentials-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-md);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.credentials-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.credentials-list li::before {
  content: '';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  margin-top: 0.5em;
  background: var(--color-amber);
  border-radius: 50%;
}


/* ================================================================
   TRIAL LESSON LANDING PAGE
   ================================================================ */

.trial-hero {
  padding-top: calc(72px + var(--space-3xl));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-cream);
  text-align: center;
}

.trial-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.trial-hero__desc {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.trial-hero__jp {
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* Booking embed area */
.trial-booking {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.trial-booking__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.trial-booking__embed {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  min-height: 480px;
}

/* Placeholder state when Amelia hasn't loaded */
.trial-booking__placeholder {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

/* Benefits strip below booking */
.trial-benefits {
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.trial-benefits__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.trial-benefit {
  padding: var(--space-md);
}

.trial-benefit__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.trial-benefit__icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.trial-benefit__title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.trial-benefit__desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.6);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .trial-benefits__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
}

/* ---- Instructor preview card ---- */
.trial-instructor {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.trial-instructor__card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
  margin-inline: auto;
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.trial-instructor__photo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-border);
  font-size: 0;
  color: transparent;
}

.trial-instructor__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.trial-instructor__name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin: 0;
}

.trial-instructor__role {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-top: 0.125rem;
}

.trial-instructor__bio {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.trial-instructor__creds {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-sm) 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.375rem;
}

.trial-instructor__creds li {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background: rgba(79, 70, 110, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .trial-instructor__card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .trial-instructor__creds {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ---- What You'll Need ---- */
.trial-prep {
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.trial-prep__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.trial-prep__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
}

.trial-prep__icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.trial-prep__icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.trial-prep__item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.trial-prep__item span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.6);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .trial-prep__item {
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  }
}

/* Trust signal strip */
.trial-trust {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  text-align: center;
  padding-block: var(--space-xl);
}

.trial-trust__text {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}


/* ================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — JOURNEY / STORY
   ================================================================ */

.about-hero__location {
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-normal);
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.6);
}

.about-journey {
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.about-journey__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.about-journey__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.about-journey__prose {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.about-journey__prose p + p {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}


/* ================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — INSTRUCTOR TEAM
   ================================================================ */

.about-team {
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.about-team__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.instructor-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.instructor-card__photo {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-border);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
}

.instructor-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.instructor-card__role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.instructor-card__location {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.instructor-card__bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.instructor-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 0.3em 0.75em;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin: 0.15rem 0.1rem;
}

.instructor-card__badge--waitlist {
  background: var(--color-indigo);
  color: #fff;
}

.instructor-card__badge--status {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.about-team__note {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.about-team__note a {
  color: var(--color-amber);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-team__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   404 ERROR PAGE
   ================================================================ */

.error-404 {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  min-height: calc(100vh - 72px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.error-404__inner {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-block: var(--space-3xl);
  position: relative;
}

/* Large background kanji — 迷 (to lose one's way) */
.error-404__kanji {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: clamp(10rem, 28vw, 18rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-normal);
  color: var(--color-amber);
  opacity: 0.10;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: -2rem;
  user-select: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Reading annotation above the kanji */
.error-404__kana {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.error-404__title {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.error-404__desc {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: 440px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.error-404__actions {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.error-404__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  transition: gap var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.error-404__link:hover {
  gap: 0.75em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.error-404__link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}


/* ================================================================
   BLOG ARCHIVE — World-class layout
   Category tabs, asymmetric hero, enhanced cards, JP accents,
   hover microinteractions, CTA strip
   ================================================================ */

/* ── Page Header + Breadcrumb ── */
.blog-hero {
  padding-top: calc(72px + var(--space-xl));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
  background: var(--color-cream);
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-hero__breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.blog-hero__breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-hero__breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.blog-hero__breadcrumb span[aria-hidden] {
  margin: 0 0.35em;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.3);
}

.blog-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.15em;
}

.blog-hero__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  opacity: 0.7;
}


/* ── Category Tabs (#1) ── */
.blog-tabs {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.blog-tabs__list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-tabs__pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.5em 1.25em;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.15);
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.blog-tabs__pill:hover {
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  border-color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.blog-tabs__pill.is-active {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  border-color: var(--color-charcoal);
}


/* ── Featured Latest Post — Asymmetric Hero (#2) ── */
.blog-featured {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  padding-top: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.blog-featured__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 45fr 55fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-featured__content {
  order: 1;
}

.blog-featured__image {
  order: 2;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--color-indigo-light);
}

.blog-featured__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.blog-featured__image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.blog-featured__image--placeholder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-indigo);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-featured__image-kanji {
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
}

.blog-featured__badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4em;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.blog-featured__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-amber);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-featured__badge:hover {
  color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.blog-featured__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.blog-featured__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-featured__title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.blog-featured__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.55);
}

.blog-featured__separator {
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.3);
}

.blog-featured__reading-time {
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.55);
}

.blog-featured__excerpt {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.blog-featured__readmore {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-featured__readmore:hover {
  gap: 0.75em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.blog-featured__readmore svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-featured__readmore:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-featured__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .blog-featured__content {
    order: 2;
  }

  .blog-featured__image {
    order: 1;
  }
}


/* ── Grid Header with Japanese Accent (#10) ── */
.blog-archive {
  background: #fff;
}

.blog-archive__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.blog-archive__accent {
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  opacity: 0.08;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-normal);
}

.blog-archive__heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}


/* ── 3-column Card Grid ── */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ── Blog Card (#5 hover, #7 overlay+floating badge, #9 line-clamp) ── */
.blog-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.08);
}

/* Image wrap with overlay + floating badge */
.blog-card__image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card__image {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.blog-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Gradient overlay on image (#7) */
.blog-card__image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.25) 0%,
    rgba(44, 42, 41, 0) 50%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Floating category badge on image (#7) */
.blog-card__floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.3em 0.7em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card__floating-badge:hover {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}


/* Placeholder image */
.blog-card__image--placeholder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-indigo);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-card__image-placeholder {
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* Card body */
.blog-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4em;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.blog-card__separator {
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.25);
}

.blog-card__reading-time {
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.45);
}

.blog-card__title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Hover: title color shift (#5) */
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__title {
  color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.blog-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Excerpt with line-clamping (#9) */
.blog-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.65;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: auto;
}


/* ── Pagination ── */
.blog-pagination {
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-pagination .nav-links {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers.current {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-charcoal);
}


/* ── Persistent CTA Strip (#8) ── */
.blog-cta-strip {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.blog-cta-strip__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-cta-strip__text {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin: 0;
}

.blog-cta-strip__btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-cta-strip {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 90;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--gutter);
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  }

  .blog-cta-strip__inner {
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }

  .blog-cta-strip__text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  .blog-cta-strip__btn {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 0.6em 1.2em;
  }
}


/* ── Empty state ── */
.blog-empty {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.blog-empty__message {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 440px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}


/* ================================================================
   SINGLE POST
   ================================================================ */

.single-hero {
  padding-top: calc(72px + var(--space-3xl));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-cream);
  text-align: center;
}

.single-hero__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.single-hero__categories {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.single-hero__categories .badge {
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.single-hero__categories .badge:hover {
  background: var(--color-indigo);
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

.single-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.single-hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75em;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.6);
}

.single-hero__separator {
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

/* Article prose */
.single-content {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.single-content__prose {
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
  margin-inline: auto;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.85);
}

.single-content__prose > * + * {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.single-content__prose h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.single-content__prose h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.single-content__prose p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.single-content__prose a {
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--color-amber);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.single-content__prose a:hover {
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.single-content__prose blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-amber);
  padding-left: var(--space-md);
  margin-left: 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
}

.single-content__prose img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.single-content__prose ul,
.single-content__prose ol {
  padding-left: 1.5em;
}

.single-content__prose li + li {
  margin-top: 0.5em;
}

/* Page links (multi-page posts) */
.single-content__pages {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.single-content__pages-label {
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-right: var(--space-xs);
}

/* Author bio */
.single-author {
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.single-author__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.single-author__avatar img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.single-author__eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.single-author__name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.single-author__bio {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .single-author__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Post navigation */
.single-nav {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.single-nav__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.single-nav__link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: var(--space-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.single-nav__link:hover {
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.single-nav__link--next {
  text-align: right;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.single-nav__direction {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35em;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.single-nav__direction svg {
  stroke: currentColor;
}

.single-nav__title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .single-nav__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .single-nav__link--next {
    text-align: left;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   CAREERS PAGE
   ================================================================ */

/* ---- Hero ---- */
.careers-hero {
  padding-top: calc(72px + var(--space-3xl));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
  background: var(--color-indigo);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}

.careers-hero .container {
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
}

.careers-hero__eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.careers-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.careers-hero__desc {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* ---- Mission / Founder Letter ---- */
.careers-mission__inner {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.careers-mission__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.careers-mission__text {
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.careers-mission__text p + p {
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.careers-mission__signature {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: right;
}

.careers-mission__signature cite {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

/* ---- Qualities Grid ---- */
.careers-qualities__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.quality-card {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.quality-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.quality-card__icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.quality-card__title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.quality-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
}

/* ---- Benefits Grid ---- */
.careers-benefits {
  background: var(--color-indigo);
  color: #fff;
}

.careers-benefits .section-header__eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.careers-benefits .section-header__title {
  color: #fff;
}

.careers-benefits__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.benefit-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-md);
}

.benefit-item__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--color-amber);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.benefit-item__title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
}

.benefit-item__desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* ---- Hiring Process Steps ---- */
.careers-process__steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  counter-reset: step;
}

.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.process-step__num {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-indigo);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

.process-step__title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
}

.process-step__desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
}

/* ---- Expression of Interest — Dark Card ---- */
/* ---- Expression of Interest — "The Brushstroke Letter" ---- */

.careers-eoi-section {
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.careers-eoi {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Noise grain overlay for tactile depth */
.careers-eoi__grain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.035;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 180px 180px;
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* Large background watermark — "letter" in Japanese */
.careers-eoi__watermark {
  position: absolute;
  right: -0.15em;
  bottom: -0.22em;
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: clamp(10rem, 22vw, 18rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.022);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Two-column grid */
.careers-eoi__grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

/* ── Left column: Intro ── */
.careers-eoi__intro {
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.careers-eoi__eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-amber);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.careers-eoi__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Amber rule — tapered like a brush stroke */
.careers-eoi__rule {
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-amber), transparent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.careers-eoi__lead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.125rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.careers-eoi__body {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.careers-eoi__note {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.12);
}

/* ── Right column: Form ── */
.careers-eoi__form-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

/* Subtle left border on form column */
.careers-eoi__form-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: calc(clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) / -2);
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.08) 20%,
    rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.08) 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

.careers-eoi__form {
  /* no max-width needed — grid handles it */
}

.careers-eoi__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

/* ── Fields ── */
.careers-eoi__field {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.careers-eoi__field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.75);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

/* Label lights up when field is focused */
.careers-eoi__field:focus-within label {
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.careers-eoi__optional {
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-normal);
  font-style: italic;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.careers-eoi__field input,
.careers-eoi__field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8125rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.25);
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.careers-eoi__field input::placeholder,
.careers-eoi__field textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.45);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-normal);
}

/* Focus: hide native border, the animated line takes over */
.careers-eoi__field input:focus,
.careers-eoi__field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

/* Animated amber focus line — sweeps in from left */
.careers-eoi__focus-line {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-amber), rgba(225, 183, 120, 0.3));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.careers-eoi__field:focus-within .careers-eoi__focus-line {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Textarea — distinct treatment */
.careers-eoi__field--textarea {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.careers-eoi__field textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 150px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.125rem;
  background: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.04);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.careers-eoi__field textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(225, 183, 120, 0.3);
  background: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(225, 183, 120, 0.06);
}

/* ── Submit button — premium warm amber ── */
.careers-eoi__submit {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.careers-eoi__btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  padding: 1.0625rem 2.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.025em;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background: var(--color-amber);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

/* Shimmer sweep on hover */
.careers-eoi__btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 45%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 55%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  transform: translateX(-110%);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.careers-eoi__btn:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(110%);
}

.careers-eoi__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 24px rgba(225, 183, 120, 0.2),
    0 2px 8px rgba(225, 183, 120, 0.15);
}

.careers-eoi__btn-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.careers-eoi__btn-icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.careers-eoi__btn:hover .careers-eoi__btn-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.careers-eoi__btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.5;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.careers-eoi__btn:disabled::after {
  display: none;
}

/* Feedback messages */
.careers-eoi__msg {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  min-height: 1.25em;
}

.careers-eoi__msg--ok {
  color: #81c784;
}

.careers-eoi__msg--err {
  color: #ef9a9a;
}

/* ── Staggered reveal for form fields ── */
.careers-eoi .careers-eoi__field {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
}

.careers-eoi.is-visible .careers-eoi__field {
  animation: eoi-field-in 0.5s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.careers-eoi.is-visible .careers-eoi__row .careers-eoi__field:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.careers-eoi.is-visible .careers-eoi__row .careers-eoi__field:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.careers-eoi.is-visible .careers-eoi__field--textarea { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.careers-eoi.is-visible .careers-eoi__field:last-of-type:not(.careers-eoi__field--textarea) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

.careers-eoi .careers-eoi__submit {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}

.careers-eoi.is-visible .careers-eoi__submit {
  animation: eoi-field-in 0.5s var(--ease-out) 0.5s forwards;
}

@keyframes eoi-field-in {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ---- Careers Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .careers-benefits__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .careers-process__steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  }

  .careers-eoi__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .careers-eoi__form-wrap::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .careers-eoi__intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .careers-eoi__rule {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .careers-eoi__note {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .careers-eoi__form {
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .careers-hero {
    padding-top: calc(72px + var(--space-xl));
    padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .careers-hero__desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .careers-qualities__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }

  .careers-benefits__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .careers-process__steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .careers-eoi {
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .careers-eoi__row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .careers-eoi__watermark {
    font-size: 8rem;
    right: -0.1em;
  }

  .careers-eoi__title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ================================================================ */

/* ---- Hero ---- */
.contact-hero {
  padding-top: calc(72px + var(--space-3xl));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-indigo);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}

.contact-hero .container {
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
}

.contact-hero__eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.contact-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.contact-hero__desc {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ---- Body Grid ---- */
.contact-body__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-body__heading {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

/* ---- Form ---- */
.contact-form__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.contact-form__field {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.contact-form__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
}

.contact-form__input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-form__input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.contact-form__select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' fill='none' stroke='%232C2A29' stroke-width='1.5'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5l5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-form__textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 140px;
}

.contact-form__btn {
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.contact-form__msg {
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  min-height: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-form__msg--ok {
  color: #46b450;
}

.contact-form__msg--err {
  color: #dc3232;
}

/* ---- Info Card ---- */
.contact-info-card {
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(72px + var(--space-lg));
}

.contact-info-card__title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.contact-info-card__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-card__item + .contact-info-card__item {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.contact-info-card__icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-info-card__label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 0.125rem;
}

.contact-info-card__value {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

a.contact-info-card__value {
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  text-decoration: none;
}

a.contact-info-card__value:hover {
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

/* ---- Contact Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-hero {
    padding-top: calc(72px + var(--space-xl));
  }

  .contact-body__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .contact-form__row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-info-card {
    position: static;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   LEGAL PAGES (Privacy Policy, Terms of Service)
   ================================================================ */

.legal-hero {
  padding-top: calc(72px + var(--space-3xl));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-cream);
  text-align: center;
}

.legal-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.legal-hero__updated {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
}

.legal-content__inner {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.legal-content__inner > p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.legal-content__inner h2 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.legal-content__inner h3 {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.legal-content__inner ul {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.legal-content__inner li {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.legal-content__inner li + li {
  margin-top: 0.375rem;
}

.legal-content__inner a {
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.legal-content__inner a:hover {
  color: var(--color-amber);
}


/* ================================================================
   FAQ PAGE
   ================================================================ */

.faq-hero {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.faq-hero .section-header__eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.faq-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.faq-hero__desc {
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: var(--space-md) auto 0;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Category nav pills */
.faq-nav {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  padding-block: var(--space-lg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.faq-nav__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.faq-nav__link {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-nav__link:hover {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  border-color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

/* FAQ sections */
.faq-section {
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.faq-section:nth-child(odd) {
  background: #fff;
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-block: var(--space-md);
}

.faq-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.faq-question {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: inherit;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.faq-question::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-question::after {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* Collapsed FAQ categories */
.faq-section--collapsed {
  display: none;
}

.faq-section--collapsed.is-expanded {
  display: block;
}

.faq-expand-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.faq-expand-btn[aria-expanded="true"] {
  display: none;
}

/* Still have questions CTA */
.faq-cta {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  text-align: center;
}

.faq-cta__inner {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.faq-cta__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

.faq-cta__desc {
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-cta__buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-nav__list {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .faq-nav__link {
    padding: 0.375rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
  }

  .faq-cta__buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   CONVERSION UPGRADES v1.20.0
   ================================================================ */

/* ---- Guarantee Banner ---- */
.guarantee-banner {
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(43, 63, 88, 0.04), rgba(225, 183, 120, 0.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 63, 88, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.guarantee-banner--compact {
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.guarantee-banner__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.guarantee-banner__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.guarantee-banner__icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.guarantee-banner__text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.guarantee-banner__text p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .guarantee-banner__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ---- Comparison Table ---- */
.pricing-compare {
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.compare-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  min-width: 560px;
}

.compare-table th,
.compare-table td {
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.compare-table thead th {
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background: var(--color-cream);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
}

.compare-table__highlight {
  background: rgba(225, 183, 120, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

.compare-table thead .compare-table__highlight {
  background: rgba(225, 183, 120, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.compare-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* ---- Related Articles ---- */
.related-articles__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.related-articles__card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.related-articles__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.08);
}

.related-articles__image-wrap {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.related-articles__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.related-articles__card:hover .related-articles__image {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.related-articles__text {
  padding: var(--space-md);
}

.related-articles__category {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.related-articles__title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.related-articles__title a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.related-articles__title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.related-articles__meta {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .related-articles__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---- Timeline ---- */
.timeline {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-amber), var(--color-indigo));
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.timeline__item {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.timeline__item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline__item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -2rem;
  top: 0.25rem;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-amber);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-cream);
  transform: translateX(-5px);
}

.timeline__time {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-amber);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.timeline__title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.timeline__content p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.trial-timeline__note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.6);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ---- Quiz ---- */
.quiz-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-cream) 0%, var(--color-surface) 100%);
}

.quiz-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.quiz-hero__desc {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.quiz-card {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  min-height: 300px;
}

.quiz__progress {
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz__progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-amber);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--transition-base);
}

.quiz__counter {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.quiz__question {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.quiz__options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.quiz__option {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.quiz__option:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  background: rgba(225, 183, 120, 0.08);
}

/* Quiz Results */
.quiz__results {
  text-align: center;
}

.quiz__result-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-amber);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.quiz__result-jlpt {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.quiz__result-goal {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.quiz__result-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.quiz__result-pack {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.quiz__result-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.quiz__retake {
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
}

/* ---- Lead Magnet ---- */
.resource-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-cream) 0%, var(--color-surface) 100%);
}

.resource-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.resource-hero__desc {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.lead-magnet {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.lead-magnet__mockup {
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-indigo), #1a2a3e);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.lead-magnet__mockup-inner {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

.lead-magnet__mockup-logo {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.lead-magnet__mockup-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.lead-magnet__mockup-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.lead-magnet__title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.lead-magnet__subtitle {
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.lead-magnet__fields {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.lead-magnet__btn {
  width: 100%;
}

.lead-magnet__msg {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  min-height: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.lead-magnet__msg--err {
  color: #dc3232;
}

.lead-magnet__privacy {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.lead-magnet__download {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.lead-magnet__success {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #46b450;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lead-magnet {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .lead-magnet__mockup {
    max-width: 280px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
}

/* ---- Curriculum Hero ---- */
.curriculum-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-cream) 0%, var(--color-surface) 100%);
}

.curriculum-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.curriculum-hero__desc {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---- Goal Landing Pages ---- */
.goal-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-cream) 0%, var(--color-surface) 100%);
}

.goal-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.goal-hero__desc {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.goal-hero__cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.goal-overview {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.goal-overview__text {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.8;
  text-align: center;
}

.goal-ideal {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ---- Pricing Card Save Badge Enhancement ---- */
.pricing-card__save {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  background: var(--color-indigo-light);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.pricing-card__save--best {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

/* ---- Pricing Card Milestone Badges ---- */
.pricing-card__milestone {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.55);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* ---- Mid-Article CTA Callout Box ---- */
.article-cta-box {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-amber);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.article-cta-box__text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.article-cta-box__btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background: var(--color-amber);
  padding: 0.6em 1.4em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.article-cta-box__btn:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}


/* ================================================================
   MOBILE STICKY CTA
   ================================================================ */

.mobile-sticky-cta {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-sticky-cta {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 99;
    padding: 0.75rem var(--gutter);
    background: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transform: translateY(100%);
    animation: slideUpCTA 0.4s var(--ease-out) 1.5s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes slideUpCTA {
    to { transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .mobile-sticky-cta__btn {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.875rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    background: var(--color-amber);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast);
    min-height: 48px;
    line-height: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-cta__btn:hover,
  .mobile-sticky-cta__btn:active {
    background: #d4a462;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
  }

  /* Push footer content above the sticky bar */
  .site-footer {
    padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   PRICING — "BEST FOR" LABELS
   ================================================================ */

.pricing-card__best-for {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs);
}

.card--featured .pricing-card__best-for {
  color: var(--color-indigo);
}


/* ================================================================
   404 PAGE — SEARCH + POPULAR
   ================================================================ */

.error-404__search {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 400px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.error-404__search-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.error-404__search-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.error-404__search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.error-404__popular {
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.error-404__popular-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.error-404__popular-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
}

.error-404__popular-list a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.error-404__popular-list a:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  background: rgba(225, 183, 120, 0.08);
}


/* ================================================================
   VIEW TRANSITIONS (progressive enhancement)
   ================================================================ */

@view-transition {
  navigation: auto;
}

::view-transition-old(root),
::view-transition-new(root) {
  animation-duration: 0.25s;
}

::view-transition-old(root) {
  animation: fadeOut 0.15s ease-in forwards;
}

::view-transition-new(root) {
  animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-out 0.1s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes fadeOut {
  to { opacity: 0; }
}


/* ================================================================
   ADAPTIVE LEVEL ASSESSMENT
   ================================================================ */

/* ── Hero ── */
.assessment-hero {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 52vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--space-4xl) + 4rem) 0 var(--space-3xl);
  background-image: url('/wp-content/themes/tabiji-theme-3/assets/images/assessment-hero.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 60%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.assessment-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.65) 0%,
    rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.55) 60%,
    rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.72) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.assessment-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.assessment-hero .section-header__eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.assessment-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.assessment-hero__desc {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  color: rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.8);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Assessment Section Background ── */
.assessment-section {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('/wp-content/themes/tabiji-theme-3/assets/images/assessment-section-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 40%;
}

.assessment-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(35, 33, 54, 0.72);
  z-index: 0;
}

.assessment-section > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Assessment Card Container ── */
.assessment-card {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  min-height: 400px;
}

/* ── Transitions ── */
#assessment {
  transition: opacity 250ms var(--ease-out), transform 250ms var(--ease-out);
}

.assessment--transitioning {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
}

/* ── Intro Screen ── */
.assessment__intro {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.assessment__deco-kanji {
  display: block;
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  color: rgba(43, 63, 88, 0.06);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  user-select: none;
}

.assessment__intro-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.assessment__intro-desc {
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.assessment__pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.assessment__pill {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  background: var(--color-indigo-light);
  padding: 0.375rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

.assessment__start-btn {
  min-width: 220px;
}

/* ── Progress Bar ── */
.assessment__progress {
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.assessment__progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-amber), #D4A066);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width 500ms var(--ease-out);
}

/* ── Question Screen ── */
.assessment__screen {
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
}

.assessment__band-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.assessment__counter {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.assessment__question {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.assessment__question-ja {
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  background: rgba(43, 63, 88, 0.04);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-amber);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.assessment__sub-question {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

/* ── Options ── */
.assessment__options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.assessment__option {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.assessment__option[lang="ja"] {
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

.assessment__option:hover:not(:disabled) {
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  background: rgba(225, 183, 120, 0.08);
}

.assessment__option:disabled {
  cursor: default;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.assessment__option--selected {
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  background: rgba(225, 183, 120, 0.15);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── Analyzing Screen ── */
.assessment__analyzing {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-md);
}

.assessment__analyzing-kanji {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  animation: pulseKanji 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseKanji {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.assessment__analyzing-text {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.assessment__analyzing-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.assessment__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-amber);
  animation: dotPulse 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.assessment__dot:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.assessment__dot:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

@keyframes dotPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(0.8); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ── Results Screen ── */
.assessment__results {
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
}

.assessment__result-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.assessment__result-kanji {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  animation: revealKanji 0.8s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

@keyframes revealKanji {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.85); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.assessment__result-reading {
  font-family: var(--font-jp);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.assessment__result-name {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.assessment__result-level {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.assessment__result-jlpt,
.assessment__result-cefr {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.assessment__result-jlpt {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.assessment__result-cefr {
  background: var(--color-indigo-light);
  color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.assessment__result-tagline {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ── Skill Breakdown ── */
.assessment__breakdown {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.assessment__breakdown-title {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.assessment__skill-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 130px 1fr 40px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.assessment__skill-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

.assessment__skill-bar-wrap {
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.assessment__skill-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-amber), #D4A066);
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation: barFill 0.8s var(--ease-out) forwards;
  transform-origin: left;
}

@keyframes barFill {
  from { transform: scaleX(0); }
  to { transform: scaleX(1); }
}

.assessment__skill-score {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
  text-align: right;
}

/* ── Description & Next Steps ── */
.assessment__result-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.assessment__next-steps {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.assessment__next-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.assessment__next-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Package Recommendation ── */
.assessment__recommendation {
  background: rgba(43, 63, 88, 0.04);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.assessment__rec-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.assessment__rec-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.assessment__rec-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.6);
}

/* ── Score & CTAs ── */
.assessment__score-summary {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.assessment__cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.assessment__retake {
  display: block;
  margin-inline: auto;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.5);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.assessment__retake:hover {
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

/* ── How It Works Cards ── */
.assessment-how__card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.assessment-how__step {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.assessment-how__card-title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.assessment-how__card-desc {
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Assessment Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .assessment__skill-row {
    grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr 36px;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .assessment__result-kanji {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
  }

  .assessment__deco-kanji {
    font-size: 4rem;
  }

  .assessment-card {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    min-height: 350px;
  }
}

/* ── Assessment Email Gate ── */
.assessment__gate {
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.assessment__gate-lock {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.assessment__gate-lock-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.assessment__gate-lock-text {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

.assessment__gate-desc {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.assessment__gate-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  max-width: 380px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.assessment__gate-input {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.assessment__gate-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.15);
}

.assessment__gate-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(44, 42, 41, 0.4);
}

.assessment__gate-btn {
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.assessment__gate-msg {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  min-height: 1.25em;
}

.assessment__gate-msg--err {
  color: #dc3232;
}

/* ── Gated Content (hidden until unlocked) ── */
.assessment__gated {
  display: none;
}

.assessment__gated--visible {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeUp 0.5s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

/* ── Inbox Confirmation ── */
.assessment__inbox-msg {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  background: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
}

/* ── Welcome Back (returning user) ── */
.assessment__welcome-back {
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  background: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-amber);
}

.assessment__welcome-back-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Pricing Personalization (cookie-based) ── */
.pricing-card--recommended {
  border: 2px solid var(--color-amber) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.12), var(--shadow-elevated);
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-recommendation-banner {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  background: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.2);
}

.pricing-recommendation-banner__text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pricing-recommendation-banner__level {
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

/* ── Trial Page Assessment Context ── */
.trial-assessment-context {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.trial-assessment-context__text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin: 0;
}

.trial-assessment-context__level {
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

/* ── Assessment Reduced Motion ── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .assessment__analyzing-kanji,
  .assessment__dot {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .assessment__skill-bar {
    animation: none;
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }

  .assessment__result-kanji {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  #assessment {
    transition: none;
  }

  .assessment--transitioning {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  .assessment__gated--visible {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   ASSESSMENT PROMO — Homepage section
   ================================================================ */

.assessment-promo {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.assessment-promo__inner {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.assessment-promo__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin: var(--space-sm) 0;
}

.assessment-promo__desc {
  font-size: 1.075rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.assessment-promo__meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* ================================================================
   PRICING LEVEL CHECK — Inline prompt above pricing grid
   ================================================================ */

.pricing-level-check {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--color-indigo-light, #f0efe8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.pricing-level-check__text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.pricing-level-check__link {
  color: var(--color-indigo);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-left: 0.35em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pricing-level-check__link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}