/* ============================================================
   Kalakrum — dark editorial mentorship platform
   Visually distinct from edtraa: amber palette, asymmetric layout,
   slow marquee hero, bento grid, list-view directory.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --bg: #0a0b0e;
  --bg-2: #0f1115;
  --panel: #14161b;
  --panel-2: #181b22;
  --ink: #f5efe5;
  --ink-dim: #b3ac9f;
  --ink-mute: #76716a;
  --ink-faint: #4a4843;
  --line: rgba(245, 239, 229, 0.08);
  --line-strong: rgba(245, 239, 229, 0.16);
  --accent: #7c6cff;
  --accent-soft: #9d92ff;
  --accent-deep: #5b4dd1;
  --cool: #4dcfe2;
  --rose: #d97a78;
  --maxw: 1280px;
  --serif: 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif;
  --sans: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  --display: 'Space Grotesk', 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --mono: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button, input { font: inherit; }
button { background: none; border: 0; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

body {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ---------- background atmosphere ---------- */
.bg {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 80% -10%, rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.14), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at -10% 30%, rgba(77, 207, 226, 0.07), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0b0e 0%, #07080a 100%);
}
.bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  background-position: 0 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, #000 35%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, #000 35%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- topnav ---------- */
.topnav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 60;
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px;
  padding: 18px 32px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.brand {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.brand svg { color: var(--accent); }
.brand span { letter-spacing: 0.1em; }

.topnav-links {
  display: flex; gap: 24px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.topnav-links a { transition: color 0.2s ease; position: relative; }
.topnav-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.topnav-links a::before { content: ""; margin-right: 6px; }

.topnav-actions { margin-left: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.sys-status {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.sys-status-text { color: var(--ink-dim); }
.live-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ec46c;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(78, 196, 108, 0.18);
  animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(78, 196, 108, 0.18); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(78, 196, 108, 0.08); }
}
.btn-text {
  color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
}
.btn-text:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.btn-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(124, 108, 255, 0);
}
.btn-cta:hover { background: var(--accent-soft); box-shadow: 0 0 24px -4px rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.55); }
.btn-cta.lg { padding: 14px 22px; font-size: 12.5px; border-radius: 5px; }
.btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-color: rgba(245,239,229,0.28); }
.btn-ghost.lg { padding: 14px 22px; font-size: 12.5px; border-radius: 5px; }

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 56px 32px 80px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  max-width: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  min-width: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-side {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 680px;
  min-width: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ---------- hero animated background ---------- */
.hero-fx {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100vw;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero-blob.b1 {
  top: -8%; left: -6%;
  width: 540px; height: 540px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.55), transparent 65%);
  animation: drift1 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-blob.b2 {
  top: 30%; left: 22%;
  width: 460px; height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(77, 207, 226, 0.32), transparent 65%);
  animation: drift2 28s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: -6s;
}
.hero-blob.b3 {
  bottom: -10%; left: 40%;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 122, 120, 0.22), transparent 65%);
  animation: drift3 32s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: -12s;
}
@keyframes drift1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33%      { transform: translate(60px, 40px) scale(1.08); }
  66%      { transform: translate(-30px, 70px) scale(0.96); }
}
@keyframes drift2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: translate(-50px, -40px) scale(1.1); }
}
@keyframes drift3 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  40%      { transform: translate(70px, -60px) scale(1.05); }
  70%      { transform: translate(-40px, 30px) scale(0.95); }
}

.hero-net {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: net-fade 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes net-fade {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.40; }
  50%      { opacity: 0.65; }
}
.hero-net circle {
  animation: dot-pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-net circle:nth-child(odd) { animation-delay: -2s; }
.hero-net circle:nth-child(3n)  { animation-delay: -1s; }
@keyframes dot-pulse {
  0%, 100% { r: 2.2; opacity: 0.7; }
  50%      { r: 3.2; opacity: 1;   }
}

.hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 30% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 30% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-blob, .hero-net, .hero-net circle { animation: none; }
}
.vs-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding: 0 2px;
}
.vert-scroller {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 0, rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 8px),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.012);
}
.vert-fade {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 110px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vert-fade.top {
  top: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 6%, transparent);
}
.vert-fade.bottom {
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, var(--bg) 6%, transparent);
}
.vert-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  animation: scroll-y 70s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.vert-scroller:hover .vert-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes scroll-y {
  from { transform: translateY(0); }
  to   { transform: translateY(calc(-50% - 7px)); }
}
.vert-track .big-card {
  width: 100%;
  flex: none;
}
.vert-track .partner-card .bc-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 7;
  padding: 22px 32px;
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em; color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.sep { opacity: 0.4; }

/* ---------- telemetry primitives ---------- */
.sys-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-soft);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.30);
  background: rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
}
.sys-eyebrow .dim { color: var(--ink-mute); margin: 0 4px; }

.mono-kicker {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.mono-meta {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.dim { color: var(--ink-mute); opacity: 0.7; }

.trace-line {
  display: flex; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none; padding: 0;
  margin: 40px 0 0;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.trace-line li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.trace-line .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.trace-line .dot.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.16);
}

/* ---------- metrics grid (asymmetric) ---------- */
.metrics {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 100px auto 60px;
  padding: 0 32px;
}
.metrics-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-areas:
    "a a b"
    "a a c";
  gap: 12px;
  min-height: 460px;
}
.node-01 { grid-area: a; }
.node-02 { grid-area: b; }
.node-03 { grid-area: c; }

.data-box {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: var(--panel);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.data-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.45);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.45);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.data-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.32);
  background: var(--panel-2);
}
.db-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  gap: 12px;
}
.db-label {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.db-tag {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--accent-soft);
}
.db-value {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(56px, 6vw, 92px);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: auto;
  padding: 16px 0 22px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 6px;
}
.db-value.zero { color: var(--accent); }
.db-unit {
  font-size: 0.42em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.node-01 .db-value { font-size: clamp(80px, 9vw, 140px); }
.db-desc {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  max-width: 340px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.db-meter {
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--line);
  margin-top: 22px;
  position: relative;
}
.db-meter-fill {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.5);
}

h1 {
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(56px, 8.4vw, 124px);
  line-height: 0.94;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}
h1 .ital {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.lede {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 36px;
}

.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 44px; }

.hero-stats {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stats > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.hero-stats strong {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.hero-stats span {
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.vsep {
  width: 1px; height: 32px;
  background: var(--line); flex: none;
}

/* ---------- big-card scroller ---------- */
.scroller {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 8px 0 20px;
  margin: 0 -32px;
}
.scroller-fade {
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 140px; z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.scroller-fade.left {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg) 8%, transparent);
}
.scroller-fade.right {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bg) 8%, transparent);
}
.scroll-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  width: max-content;
  padding: 12px 32px;
  animation: scroll-x 75s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.scroller:hover .scroll-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes scroll-x {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 9px)); }
}

.big-card {
  flex: none;
  width: 320px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(255,255,255,0)),
    var(--panel);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.big-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.32);
}
.bc-image {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #1a1d24;
}
.bc-image img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: saturate(0.92) contrast(1.02);
}
.bc-image::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.45));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.bc-status {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 5px 9px;
  background: rgba(10, 11, 14, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.bc-status.mute { color: var(--ink-mute); }
.s-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ec46c;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(78, 196, 108, 0.18);
}
.bc-body { padding: 16px 16px 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.bc-head h3 {
  margin: 0; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--ink);
}
.bc-head p {
  margin: 4px 0 0; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.bc-tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.bc-tags span {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}
.bc-foot {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.bc-next {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.bc-book {
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.bc-book:hover { color: var(--accent-soft); }

/* ---------- partner card variant ---------- */
.scroller-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  padding: 0 32px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.partner-card .bc-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 0,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 8px),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  padding: 28px 36px;
}
.partner-card .bc-image::after { display: none; }
.partner-card .bc-image img {
  width: auto; height: auto;
  max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.02);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}
.partner-card:hover .bc-image img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: brightness(1.15) contrast(1.05);
}
.partner-card .bc-body { gap: 14px; }
.partner-card .bc-foot { padding-top: 12px; }

/* ---------- shared section ---------- */
.kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
h2 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.8vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.section-head { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 56px; text-align: center; }
.section-head.left { text-align: left; max-width: none; margin: 0 0 40px; }
.sub { color: var(--ink-dim); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 28px; }

/* ---------- how it works ---------- */
.how {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 60px auto 80px;
  padding: 80px 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.step {
  padding: 40px 28px;
  background: var(--bg);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.step-num {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 44px;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.step h3 { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.step p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ---------- principles ---------- */
.principles {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 100px auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}
.prin-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.prin {
  padding: 40px 32px;
  background: var(--bg);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: background 0.25s ease;
}
.prin:hover { background: var(--panel); }
.prin-num {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.prin h3 {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.prin p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- bento ---------- */
.bento {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 80px auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: minmax(200px, auto);
  gap: 14px;
}
.b {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--panel);
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.b:hover { border-color: var(--line-strong); }

.b-feature {
  grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(500px 240px at 80% 0%, rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.18), transparent 60%),
    var(--panel);
}
.b-feature-body { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-top: 14px; align-items: start; }
.bf-portrait {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.2;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c1), var(--c2));
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 38px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.bf-portrait::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.20), transparent 50%);
}
.bf-text h3 {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.18; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.bf-text p {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.link-accent {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--accent);
}
.link-accent:hover { color: var(--accent-soft); }

.b-schedule {
  grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2;
}
.sched-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 14px 0 0; }
.sched-list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 50px 60px 1fr auto;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 13.5px;
}
.sched-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.day {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--accent);
}
.time {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.who { color: var(--ink-dim); }
.book {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.book:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }

.b-quote {
  grid-column: span 2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(400px 180px at 100% 100%, rgba(77, 207, 226, 0.10), transparent 60%),
    var(--panel);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
}
.b-quote blockquote {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.b-quote cite {
  font-style: normal; font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-mute); letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.b-pricing {
  grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1;
}
.price { margin: 14px 0 14px; }
.price strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 38px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.price span {
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.price-line { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-dim); margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.5; }

.b-stat {
  grid-column: span 1;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
}
.b-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 64px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}
.b-stat span {
  font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-dim); line-height: 1.5;
}

.b-cohort {
  grid-column: span 2;
}
.b-cohort h3 {
  margin: 8px 0 18px;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.cohort-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.cohort-list li {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 11px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 13.5px;
}
.cohort-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.ctitle { color: var(--ink); }
.cmeta { color: var(--ink-mute); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11.5px; }

/* ---------- directory ---------- */
.directory {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 100px auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}
.row-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 36px; gap: 24px;
}
.row-head h2 { margin: 0; font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 44px); }
.row-link {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.row-link:hover { color: var(--accent-soft); }

.dir-filters {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.chip {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-dim);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.chip:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.chip.active {
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.dir-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.dir-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 92px 1fr;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--panel);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.dir-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.32); }
.dc-thumb {
  position: relative;
  background: #1a1d24;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dc-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(0.92) contrast(1.02);
}
.dc-body {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.dc-name strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
  white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.dc-name span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.dc-tags { display: flex; gap: 5px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.dc-tags span {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}
.dc-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.dc-meta em {
  font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.dot-sep { color: var(--ink-faint); }
.dc-foot {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.dc-next {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-dim); letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.dc-book {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.dc-book:hover { color: var(--accent-soft); }

/* ---------- journal ---------- */
.journal {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 100px auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}
.entry-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.entry {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr auto;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  align-items: baseline;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.entry:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015); }
.e-num {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.e-body h3 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.e-body p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.e-meta {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--ink-mute); letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ---------- faq ---------- */
.faq {
  max-width: 920px; margin: 100px auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}
.faq-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq details {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.faq summary {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 22px 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq .plus {
  font-size: 22px; color: var(--accent);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.faq details[open] .plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq details p {
  margin: 0 6px 22px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 14px;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.faq details em { font-family: var(--mono); font-style: normal; font-size: 13px; color: var(--accent); }

/* ---------- closing ---------- */
.closing {
  max-width: 960px; margin: 100px auto;
  padding: 100px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.closing .kicker { margin-bottom: 22px; }
h2.big {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.cta-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-row.center { justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.footer {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 80px auto 0;
  padding: 56px 32px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.foot-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 2fr;
  gap: 56px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
}
.brand-light span { color: var(--ink); }
.foot-line {
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink-dim); margin: 16px 0 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.foot-tag {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin: 0;
}
.foot-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.foot-cols h4 {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500;
}
.foot-cols a {
  display: block; color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 13.5px; margin-bottom: 9px;
}
.foot-cols a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.foot-bottom {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink-mute); font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE SHELLS (used across about / mentors / blog / careers / connect)
   ============================================================ */

.page { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 32px 80px; }
.page-head { padding: 56px 0 64px; }
.page-head h1 {
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 96px);
  line-height: 0.96;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.page-head .ital {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.page-sub {
  max-width: 580px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- about: split-grid ---------- */
.split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 380px) 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 56px;
}
.split-pin {
  position: sticky;
  top: 92px;
  align-self: start;
}
.split-pin .thesis {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.split-pin .thesis em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.pin-stats {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 32px 0 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.pin-stats li {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.pin-stats strong {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pin-stats span {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}

.split-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 56px; }
.split-body .block { max-width: 640px; }
.split-body .block p {
  font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin: 0;
}

.directives {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.directives li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  align-items: baseline;
}
.d-num {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--accent-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.d-body h3 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.d-body p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.cta-block { padding-top: 12px; }

/* ---------- mentors: infra-note + council ---------- */
.infra-note {
  margin: 0 0 48px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--panel);
}
.infra-note p:not(.mono-kicker) {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.infra-note strong { color: var(--ink); }
.partners { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.partner-chip {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 3px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}

.council-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}

/* ---------- partner detail cards (hover) ---------- */
.partners-detail {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 8px auto 80px;
}
.partners-detail .row-head { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}
.pcard {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--panel);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.pcard:hover,
.pcard:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.40);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -16px rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.35);
  outline: none;
}
.pcard-logo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 28px 36px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) 0, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 8px),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.35s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pcard-logo img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}
.pcard-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: 22px 22px 20px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,9,13,0.92) 0%, rgba(8,9,13,0.96) 60%, rgba(8,9,13,0.98) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}
.pcard:hover .pcard-overlay,
.pcard:focus-visible .pcard-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.pcard:hover .pcard-logo,
.pcard:focus-visible .pcard-logo {
  opacity: 0.15;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: blur(2px);
}
.pcard-overlay h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.pcard-type {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.pcard-desc {
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.pcard-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.pcard-stats strong {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-right: 4px;
}
.pcard-link {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding-top: 6px;
}
.pcard-link:hover { color: var(--accent-soft); }

/* Variant: dark-on-white logos get a small white plate inside the dark card */
.pcard-light .pcard-logo img {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 86%;
  max-height: 78%;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  filter: none;
}

/* Variant: dark-mode-fy a light-bg logo (white drops to dark, dark elements lift to light, hues preserved) */
.pcard-invert .pcard-logo img {
  filter: invert(1) hue-rotate(180deg);
}

/* Fallback for missing partner images: show company name instead of broken icon */
.pcard-fallback {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 28px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 18px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.council-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.profile-block {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: var(--panel);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.profile-block:hover { border-color: rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.32); }
.profile-block::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.45);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.45);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pb-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.pb-id {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.pb-status {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.pb-status.open {
  color: var(--accent-soft);
  border-color: rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.30);
  background: rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.06);
}
.pb-status.review {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}
.pb-portrait {
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 3;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 0,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 7px),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.25), rgba(77, 207, 226, 0.15));
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pb-portrait::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent 40%);
}
.pb-init {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 56px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  z-index: 1;
}
.pb-role {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pb-role .ital {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.pb-spec { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.pb-spec ul {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 4px 0 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
}
.pb-spec li {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  padding-left: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.pb-spec li::before {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12px;
}
.pb-foot {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ---------- blog: log entries ---------- */
.logs-head {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--panel);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 11px;
}
.log-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.log-entry {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.log-entry:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015); }
.log-entry.placeholder { opacity: 0.55; }
.log-side {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
}
.log-num {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}
.log-date {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.log-title {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.log-title .ital {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.log-sum {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.log-link {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.log-link:hover { color: var(--accent-soft); }

/* ---------- careers: role rows ---------- */
.roles-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.role-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.role-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr auto;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 28px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  align-items: center;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.role-row::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px; background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.role-row:hover { background: rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.04); }
.role-row:hover::before { background: var(--accent); }
.role-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.role-num {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.role-tag {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  width: fit-content;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.role-tag.full { color: var(--accent-soft); border-color: rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.30); background: rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.06); }
.role-tag.contract { color: var(--cool); border-color: rgba(77, 207, 226, 0.30); background: rgba(77, 207, 226, 0.06); }

.role-title {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.role-metric {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 620px;
}
.mono-kicker.inline {
  display: inline;
  margin: 0 8px 0 0;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.role-tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.role-tags span {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015);
}
.role-cta { align-self: center; white-space: nowrap; }

/* ---------- connect: tracker form ---------- */
.connect { max-width: var(--maxw); }
.tracker { padding: 24px 0 64px; }
.tracker-head { margin-bottom: 48px; max-width: 720px; }
.tracker-head h1 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.tracker-head .ital {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.tracker-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.form-stack {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--panel);
  position: relative;
}
.form-stack::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.50);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.50);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.field label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.f-num {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
}
.f-label { color: var(--ink-dim); }
.field input,
.field textarea,
.field select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.field input::placeholder,
.field textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--ink-faint);
}
.field input:focus,
.field textarea:focus,
.field select:focus {
  outline: 0;
  border-color: rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.45);
  background: rgba(124, 108, 255, 0.04);
}
.select-wrap { position: relative; }
.select-wrap select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  padding-right: 36px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.select-wrap select option { background: var(--panel); color: var(--ink); }
.select-caret {
  position: absolute; right: 14px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: 12px;
}
.form-foot {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trk-aside {
  padding: 24px 26px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  position: sticky;
  top: 92px;
}
.ch-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 14px 0 18px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.ch-list li {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: baseline;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.ch-label { color: var(--accent); }
.ch-val { color: var(--ink-dim); }
.aside-note {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .b-feature, .b-schedule, .b-cohort { grid-column: span 4; }
  .b-quote { grid-column: span 4; }
  .b-pricing, .b-stat { grid-column: span 2; }
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .dir-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .hero-side { min-height: 420px; }
  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-areas: "a a" "b c";
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .split-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .split-pin { position: static; }
  .council-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .log-entry { grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .role-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; padding: 24px; }
  .role-cta { align-self: flex-start; }
  .prin-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .tracker-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trk-aside { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .topnav { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
  .topnav-links { display: none; }
  .sys-status { display: none; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .b-feature-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bf-portrait { width: 140px; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.2; }
  .entry { grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr; }
  .e-meta { grid-column: 2; padding-top: 6px; }
  .foot-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .foot-cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero { padding: 40px 20px 60px; }
  .scroller { margin: 0 -20px; }
  .scroll-track { padding: 12px 20px; }
  .big-card { width: 280px; }
  .how { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .bento, .directory, .journal, .faq, .footer { padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; }
  .closing { padding: 80px 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .b-feature, .b-schedule, .b-cohort, .b-quote, .b-pricing, .b-stat { grid-column: span 1; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 16px; }
  .vsep { display: none; }
  .dir-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .big-card { width: 260px; }
  .cmdk span:not(.s-dot) { display: none; }
  .cmdk { padding: 7px 9px; }
}