/* ========================================================================
   DLTechGroup — Civic Specifications
   Aesthetic lane: editorial-precision marketing surface, tokens aligned to
   production www.dltechgroup.com (Space Grotesk + DM Sans + JetBrains Mono,
   cool-grey paper, mint accent with glow).
   Used by: website-optimization, local-seo, bilingual-marketing, meta-ads,
   index, ai-agent-test, pilot-offer, lead-projection, services.
   Updated 2026-04-26 to match production tokens per Frank.
   ======================================================================== */

:root {
  /* ----- Color (production tokens, www.dltechgroup.com) ----- */
  --ink: #0A0F1A;             /* primary text on paper */
  --ink-soft: #2A2F38;
  --ink-mute: #6B7A99;        /* cool blue-grey, was #5A6170 */
  --paper: #F7F8FA;           /* cool grey paper, was #FAF7F2 */
  --paper-2: #EEFAF7;         /* mint-tinted surface */
  --paper-line: #E1E5ED;      /* cool border, was #E8E2D6 */
  --obsidian: #0A0F1A;
  --obsidian-soft: #141B2D;
  --obsidian-line: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --obsidian-line-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  --paper-on-obsidian: #F7F8FA;
  --paper-on-obsidian-mute: rgba(247, 248, 250, 0.66);
  --mint: #00D4AA;
  --mint-bright: #00E8BC;     /* hover state, NEW */
  --mint-soft: rgba(0, 212, 170, 0.12);
  --mint-edge: rgba(0, 212, 170, 0.25);
  --orange: #FF8C42;          /* secondary accent (urgency only), NEW */
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 24px rgba(0, 212, 170, 0.3); /* mint glow, NEW */
  --rust: #C73E1D;

  /* ----- Type families (production stack) ----- */
  --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', 'Helvetica Now Display', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'SF Mono', Menlo, Consolas, monospace;

  /* ----- Type scale (modular 1.25) ----- */
  --t-xxs: 0.6875rem;
  --t-xs:  0.8125rem;
  --t-sm:  0.9375rem;
  --t-base:1.0625rem;
  --t-md:  1.3125rem;
  --t-lg:  1.625rem;
  --t-xl:  2.0625rem;
  --t-2xl: 2.625rem;
  --t-3xl: 3.4375rem;
  --t-4xl: 4.5rem;
  --t-5xl: 5.75rem;

  /* ----- Spacing (4px base) ----- */
  --s-1: 4px;
  --s-2: 8px;
  --s-3: 12px;
  --s-4: 16px;
  --s-5: 20px;
  --s-6: 24px;
  --s-8: 32px;
  --s-10: 40px;
  --s-12: 48px;
  --s-16: 64px;
  --s-20: 80px;
  --s-24: 96px;
  --s-32: 128px;

  /* ----- Layout ----- */
  --grid-max: 1240px;
  --grid-pad: 24px;
  --rule: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  --rule-dark: 1px solid var(--obsidian-line);

  /* ----- Motion ----- */
  --ease-out-quart: cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
}

/* ========================================================================
   Reset + Base
   ======================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--t-base);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
img, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: 0; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
*:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--mint); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 0; }

::selection { background: var(--mint-soft); color: var(--ink); }

/* ========================================================================
   Layout primitives
   ======================================================================== */
.grid {
  max-width: var(--grid-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--grid-pad);
}
.row-12 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-6);
}

.section { padding: var(--s-24) 0; position: relative; }
.section--tight { padding: var(--s-16) 0; }
.section--obsidian { background: var(--obsidian); color: var(--paper-on-obsidian); }
.section--obsidian a { color: var(--paper-on-obsidian); }
.section--paper { background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink); }
.section--paper-2 { background: var(--paper-2); color: var(--ink); }

.rule { display: block; height: 1px; background: var(--paper-line); border: 0; margin: 0; transform-origin: left center; }
.section--obsidian .rule, .rule--dark { background: var(--obsidian-line); }
.rule--draw { animation: draw-x 0.8s var(--ease-out-quart) both; }

/* ========================================================================
   Typography utilities
   ======================================================================== */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 500;
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-3);
}
.section--obsidian .eyebrow { color: var(--paper-on-obsidian-mute); }
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.eyebrow--mint { color: var(--mint); }
.eyebrow--no-rule::before { display: none; }

.display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 95, "opsz" 96;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.section--obsidian .display { color: var(--paper-on-obsidian); }
.display em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--mint);
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 100, "opsz" 96;
}

.lede {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--t-md);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 50ch;
}
.section--obsidian .lede { color: #C9CDD5; }

p.body, .body {
  font-size: var(--t-base);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 65ch;
}
.body--mute { color: var(--ink-mute); }
.section--obsidian .body { color: #C9CDD5; }
.section--obsidian .body--mute { color: var(--paper-on-obsidian-mute); }

.mono {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0;
  font-size: var(--t-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* Bilingual-pair pattern — the signature move */
.es {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.92em;
  color: var(--mint);
  margin-left: 0.2em;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 100, "opsz" 48;
}

/* ========================================================================
   Buttons (square-cut, no rounded corners)
   ======================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-6);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 0, "CASL" 0, "wght" 500;
  font-size: var(--t-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.25s var(--ease-out-quart),
              color 0.25s var(--ease-out-quart),
              border-color 0.25s var(--ease-out-quart);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
}
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--mint); color: var(--obsidian); border-color: var(--mint); }
.section--obsidian .btn--primary { background: var(--mint); color: var(--obsidian); border-color: var(--mint); }
.section--obsidian .btn--primary:hover { background: #00E8BC; border-color: #00E8BC; }

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); }
.section--obsidian .btn--ghost {
  color: var(--paper-on-obsidian);
  border-color: var(--obsidian-line-strong);
}
.section--obsidian .btn--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--paper-on-obsidian);
  color: var(--obsidian);
  border-color: var(--paper-on-obsidian);
}

.btn .arrow { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-quart); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--t-sm);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.link-arrow:hover { color: var(--mint); }
.section--obsidian .link-arrow { color: var(--paper-on-obsidian); }
.section--obsidian .link-arrow:hover { color: var(--mint); }
.link-arrow .arrow { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-quart); }
.link-arrow:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ========================================================================
   Navigation
   ======================================================================== */
.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.86);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: var(--rule);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.nav.is-scrolled { box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); }
.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--s-5) 0;
  gap: var(--s-6);
}
.nav__brand {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 100, "opsz" 32;
  font-size: var(--t-md);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-3);
}
.nav__brand .mark {
  color: var(--mint);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.nav__brand img.brand-mark {
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* ========================================================================
   Platforms / tools strip
   ======================================================================== */
.tools-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: var(--rule);
  border-bottom: var(--rule);
  background: var(--paper);
}
.section--paper-2 .tools-bar { background: var(--paper-2); }
.tools-bar__cell {
  padding: var(--s-6) var(--s-4);
  border-right: var(--rule);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 600;
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  min-height: 64px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.tools-bar__cell:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.tools-bar__cell .accent { color: var(--mint); display: block; font-size: 0.85em; margin-top: 2px; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .tools-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .tools-bar__cell { border-bottom: var(--rule); }
  .tools-bar__cell:nth-child(3n) { border-right: 0; }
  .tools-bar__cell:nth-last-child(-n+1) { border-bottom: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .tools-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .tools-bar__cell:nth-child(3n) { border-right: var(--rule); }
  .tools-bar__cell:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
}

/* ========================================================================
   Editorial image band
   ======================================================================== */
.image-band {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--obsidian);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.image-band__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(260px, 38vw, 460px);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: saturate(0.85) contrast(0.95);
}
.image-band__caption {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--grid-pad);
  max-width: var(--grid-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--obsidian);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 500;
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--paper-on-obsidian-mute);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-top: var(--rule-dark);
}
.image-band__caption-num { color: var(--mint); font-weight: 600; }
.image-band__caption-title { color: var(--paper-on-obsidian); }
.image-band__caption-meta { text-align: right; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .image-band__caption { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-2); padding: var(--s-3) var(--grid-pad); }
  .image-band__caption-meta { text-align: left; }
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-8);
}
.nav__link {
  font-size: var(--t-sm);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--s-2) 0;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__link.is-active { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__link.is-active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 -22px 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--mint);
}
.nav__right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-5);
}
.nav__lang {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-1);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 500;
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.nav__lang button { font: inherit; color: inherit; padding: var(--s-1) var(--s-2); cursor: pointer; transition: color 0.2s; }
.nav__lang button:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__lang button.is-active { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.nav__lang .sep { opacity: 0.4; }

.nav__cta {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 0, "CASL" 0, "wght" 500;
  font-size: var(--t-sm);
  padding: var(--s-3) var(--s-5);
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.nav__cta:hover { background: var(--mint); color: var(--obsidian); }

.nav__mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: var(--s-2) var(--s-3);
}

/* ========================================================================
   Hero Carousel
   ======================================================================== */
.hero__carousel { position: relative; }
.hero__slide-content {
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.hero__slide-content.is-changing { opacity: 0; }
.hero__indicators {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  margin-top: var(--s-8);
  padding-top: var(--s-4);
  border-top: var(--rule);
}
.hero__indicator {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 600;
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  padding: var(--s-1) var(--s-2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero__indicator:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.hero__indicator.is-active {
  color: var(--mint);
  border-bottom-color: var(--mint);
}
.hero__indicator-sep {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  opacity: 0.5;
  user-select: none;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__slide-content { transition: none; }
}

/* Footer brand logo */
.footer__brand-name img {
  height: 26px;
  width: auto;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: var(--s-2);
}

/* ========================================================================
   Hero
   ======================================================================== */
.hero {
  padding: var(--s-20) 0 var(--s-24);
  position: relative;
}
.hero__index {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 500;
  font-size: var(--t-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-12);
  padding-top: var(--s-6);
}
.hero__index strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }
.hero__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-12);
  align-items: end;
}
.hero__text { grid-column: 1 / span 7; }
.hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 95, "opsz" 96;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, var(--t-5xl));
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-8);
  max-width: 14ch;
}
.hero__headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 100, "opsz" 96;
  color: var(--mint);
}
.hero__lede {
  font-size: var(--t-md);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-10);
}
.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Hero outcome card — replaces "big number" hero template, banned by impeccable */
.hero__outcome {
  grid-column: 9 / span 4;
  border: 1px solid var(--mint-edge);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: var(--s-8);
  position: relative;
}
.hero__outcome::before {
  content: "OUTCOME / CALIFORNIA TAX FIRM";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: var(--s-6);
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 0 var(--s-3);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 600;
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.hero__outcome-stat {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: var(--s-4) 0;
  border-bottom: var(--rule);
  gap: var(--s-4);
}
.hero__outcome-stat:last-of-type { border-bottom: 0; }
.hero__outcome-label {
  font-size: var(--t-sm);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 0, "CASL" 0;
}
.hero__outcome-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 700;
  font-size: var(--t-md);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  text-align: right;
}
.hero__outcome-num .delta {
  color: var(--mint);
  margin-left: var(--s-2);
  font-size: var(--t-xs);
}
.hero__outcome-foot {
  margin-top: var(--s-6);
  padding-top: var(--s-4);
  border-top: var(--rule);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 400;
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* ========================================================================
   Section heading
   ======================================================================== */
.section-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-12);
  align-items: end;
  padding-top: var(--s-8);
  border-top: var(--rule);
}
.section--obsidian .section-head { border-top: var(--rule-dark); }
.section-head__index {
  grid-column: 1 / span 2;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 600;
  font-size: var(--t-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding-top: var(--s-2);
}
.section--obsidian .section-head__index { color: var(--paper-on-obsidian); }
.section-head__title {
  grid-column: 3 / span 7;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 100, "opsz" 32;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.6vw, var(--t-2xl));
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.section--obsidian .section-head__title { color: var(--paper-on-obsidian); }
.section-head__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--mint);
}
.section-head__aside {
  grid-column: 11 / span 2;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0;
  font-size: var(--t-xs);
  text-align: right;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding-top: var(--s-2);
}
.section--obsidian .section-head__aside { color: var(--paper-on-obsidian-mute); }

/* ========================================================================
   Stat strip — three columns of failure-data
   ======================================================================== */
.stat-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: var(--rule);
  border-bottom: var(--rule);
  padding: var(--s-12) 0;
}
.stat-strip__item {
  padding: 0 var(--s-8);
  border-right: var(--rule);
}
.stat-strip__item:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.stat-strip__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 95, "opsz" 96;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, var(--t-3xl));
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.stat-strip__num em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 100, "opsz" 96;
  color: var(--rust);
}
.stat-strip__label {
  font-size: var(--t-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 36ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.stat-strip__source {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 500;
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ========================================================================
   Deliverables grid — civic spec table feel, no card chrome
   ======================================================================== */
.deliverables {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: var(--rule);
}
.section--obsidian .deliverables { border-top: var(--rule-dark); }
.deliverable {
  grid-column: span 4;
  padding: var(--s-8) var(--s-6) var(--s-10);
  border-right: var(--rule);
  border-bottom: var(--rule);
}
.section--obsidian .deliverable { border-color: var(--obsidian-line); }
.deliverable:nth-child(3n) { border-right: 0; }
.deliverable__num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 500;
  font-size: var(--t-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--mint);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
}
.deliverable__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 100, "opsz" 32;
  font-size: var(--t-md);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.section--obsidian .deliverable__title { color: var(--paper-on-obsidian); }
.deliverable__body {
  font-size: var(--t-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 38ch;
}
.section--obsidian .deliverable__body { color: #C9CDD5; }

/* ========================================================================
   Timeline — phased process bar
   ======================================================================== */
.timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-6);
  padding-top: var(--s-8);
}
.timeline__step {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: var(--s-6);
}
.timeline__step::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--mint);
}
.timeline__phase {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 600;
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.section--obsidian .timeline__phase { color: var(--paper-on-obsidian); }
.timeline__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 100, "opsz" 32;
  font-size: var(--t-md);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.section--obsidian .timeline__title { color: var(--paper-on-obsidian); }
.timeline__body {
  font-size: var(--t-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 26ch;
}
.section--obsidian .timeline__body { color: #C9CDD5; }

/* ========================================================================
   Proof block — pull quote + data card, obsidian section
   ======================================================================== */
.proof {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-12);
  align-items: center;
}
.proof__quote { grid-column: 1 / span 7; }
.proof__quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--t-3xl);
  color: var(--mint);
  line-height: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 100, "opsz" 96;
}
.proof__quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 100, "opsz" 96;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, var(--t-2xl));
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  color: var(--paper-on-obsidian);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
  max-width: 24ch;
}
.proof__attribution {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 500;
  font-size: var(--t-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--paper-on-obsidian-mute);
}

.proof__data {
  grid-column: 9 / span 4;
  border: 1px solid var(--obsidian-line-strong);
  padding: var(--s-6);
}
.proof__data-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  padding: var(--s-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--obsidian-line);
  align-items: baseline;
}
.proof__data-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.proof__data-label {
  font-size: var(--t-sm);
  color: var(--paper-on-obsidian-mute);
}
.proof__data-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 700;
  font-size: var(--t-base);
  color: var(--paper-on-obsidian);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  text-align: right;
}
.proof__data-value.is-mint { color: var(--mint); }

/* ========================================================================
   FAQ — disclosure list with sticky intro
   ======================================================================== */
.faq {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-8);
}
.faq__intro {
  grid-column: 1 / span 4;
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
  align-self: start;
}
.faq__intro-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 500;
  font-size: var(--t-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--mint);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.faq__intro-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 100, "opsz" 32;
  font-size: var(--t-lg);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
  max-width: 18ch;
}

.faq__list {
  grid-column: 6 / span 7;
  border-top: var(--rule);
}
.faq__item { border-bottom: var(--rule); }
.faq__item summary {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  padding: var(--s-6) 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 100, "opsz" 32;
  font-size: var(--t-md);
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__item summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 500;
  font-size: var(--t-md);
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.faq__item[open] summary::after { content: "−"; color: var(--mint); }
.faq__answer {
  padding: 0 0 var(--s-8) 0;
  font-size: var(--t-base);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 60ch;
}
.faq__answer p + p { margin-top: var(--s-4); }
.faq__answer code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 500;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  padding: 1px 4px;
}

/* ========================================================================
   Final CTA
   ======================================================================== */
.cta-final {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--s-32) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.cta-final::before, .cta-final::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--grid-pad);
  right: var(--grid-pad);
  max-width: var(--grid-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--obsidian-line);
}
.cta-final::before { top: 0; }
.cta-final::after { bottom: 0; }
.cta-final__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 600;
  font-size: var(--t-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--mint);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
}
.cta-final__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 95, "opsz" 96;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, var(--t-3xl));
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--paper-on-obsidian);
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin: 0 auto var(--s-6);
}
.cta-final__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 100, "opsz" 96;
  color: var(--mint);
}
.cta-final__sub {
  font-size: var(--t-md);
  color: #C9CDD5;
  max-width: 50ch;
  margin: 0 auto var(--s-10);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.cta-final__buttons {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.cta-final__note {
  margin-top: var(--s-8);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 500;
  font-size: var(--t-xs);
  color: var(--paper-on-obsidian-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* ========================================================================
   Footer
   ======================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--obsidian);
  color: #C9CDD5;
  padding: var(--s-20) 0 var(--s-8);
  border-top: var(--rule-dark);
}
.footer img,
.nav.is-on-obsidian img.brand-mark {
  /* Original logo is JPEG black-on-white; invert for dark surfaces */
  filter: invert(1) brightness(1.05);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
.footer__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-8);
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-16);
}
.footer__brand-col { grid-column: 1 / span 4; }
.footer__nav-col { grid-column: 5 / span 2; }
.footer__nav-col--wide { grid-column: 7 / span 3; }
.footer__connect-col { grid-column: 10 / span 3; }
.footer__brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 100, "opsz" 32;
  font-size: var(--t-md);
  color: var(--paper-on-obsidian);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
}
.footer__brand-name .mark { color: var(--mint); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; }
.footer__brand-desc {
  font-size: var(--t-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--paper-on-obsidian-mute);
  max-width: 36ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
}
.footer__location {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 500;
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--paper-on-obsidian-mute);
}
.footer__col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 600;
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--mint);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.footer__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-3); }
.footer__links a {
  font-size: var(--t-sm);
  color: #C9CDD5;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--mint); }
.footer__bottom {
  border-top: var(--rule-dark);
  padding-top: var(--s-6);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s-4);
}
.footer__copyright,
.footer__bottom-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variation-settings: "MONO" 1, "CASL" 0, "wght" 500;
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--paper-on-obsidian-mute);
}
.footer__bottom-links { display: flex; gap: var(--s-6); }
.footer__bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--mint); }

/* ========================================================================
   Motion
   ======================================================================== */
@keyframes draw-x {
  from { transform: scaleX(0); }
  to   { transform: scaleX(1); }
}
@keyframes reveal-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.reveal { animation: reveal-up 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo) both; }
.reveal.d-1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal.d-2 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal.d-3 { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.reveal.d-4 { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.reveal.d-5 { animation-delay: 0.65s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal, .rule--draw {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    transition-duration: 0.01s !important;
    animation-duration: 0.01s !important;
  }
}

/* ========================================================================
   Responsive
   ======================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__row { gap: var(--s-8); }
  .hero__text { grid-column: 1 / span 12; }
  .hero__outcome { grid-column: 1 / span 12; max-width: 480px; margin-top: var(--s-8); }

  .deliverable { grid-column: span 6; }
  .deliverable:nth-child(3n) { border-right: var(--rule); }
  .deliverable:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }

  .timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--s-8); }

  .section-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-3); }
  .section-head__index { grid-column: auto; }
  .section-head__title { grid-column: auto; }
  .section-head__aside { display: none; }

  .proof { gap: var(--s-8); }
  .proof__quote, .proof__data { grid-column: 1 / span 12; }

  .faq { gap: var(--s-6); }
  .faq__intro { grid-column: 1 / span 12; position: static; margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
  .faq__list { grid-column: 1 / span 12; }

  .footer__row { gap: var(--s-6); }
  .footer__brand-col { grid-column: 1 / span 12; margin-bottom: var(--s-8); }
  .footer__nav-col { grid-column: 1 / span 4; }
  .footer__nav-col--wide { grid-column: 5 / span 4; }
  .footer__connect-col { grid-column: 9 / span 4; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  :root { --grid-pad: 20px; }
  .section { padding: var(--s-16) 0; }

  .nav__inner { padding: var(--s-4) 0; }
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav__lang { display: none; }
  .nav__mobile-toggle { display: inline-block; }
  .nav__cta { padding: var(--s-2) var(--s-4); font-size: var(--t-xs); }

  .hero { padding: var(--s-12) 0 var(--s-16); }
  .hero__index { margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }

  .stat-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: var(--s-6) 0; }
  .stat-strip__item { border-right: 0; border-bottom: var(--rule); padding: var(--s-6) 0; }
  .stat-strip__item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }

  .deliverable { grid-column: 1 / span 12; border-right: 0; }
  .deliverable:nth-child(3n), .deliverable:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }

  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-6); }

  .footer__row { gap: var(--s-6); }
  .footer__nav-col, .footer__nav-col--wide, .footer__connect-col { grid-column: 1 / span 12; }

  .cta-final { padding: var(--s-20) 0; }
}

/* ========================================================================
   Phase A additions (2026-04-26)
   1. Hero stat-tile row (under hero CTAs, mirroring production proof density)
   2. Sticky mobile bottom-CTA bar (highest-converting mobile pattern)
   3. Mint glow utility for primary CTAs
   ======================================================================== */

/* Hero stat-tile row (Phase D: civic-spec aesthetic, hairlines beat tiles, bilingual-pair pattern) */
.hero__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: var(--s-6);
  max-width: 760px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.hero__stats__tile {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-5);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.hero__stats__tile:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.hero__stats__tile:hover {
  background: var(--mint-soft);
}
.hero__stats__num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--t-lg);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.hero__stats__label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: var(--s-2);
}
.hero__stats__es {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--t-xs);
  color: var(--mint);
  margin-top: var(--s-1);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: none;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); max-width: none; }
  .hero__stats__tile:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .hero__stats__tile:nth-child(1), .hero__stats__tile:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-line); }
}

/* Mint glow utility for primary CTA */
.btn--glow {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-out-quart), transform 0.2s var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.btn--glow:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(0, 212, 170, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Phase D: variable-weight kinetic typography on hero H1 */
.hero__headline .w-bold { font-weight: 700; }
.hero__headline .w-light { font-weight: 400; color: var(--ink-mute); }
.hero__headline em { font-weight: 500; font-style: italic; color: var(--mint); }

/* Phase D: section spacing variation per impeccable rhythm rule */
.section--dense { padding: var(--s-16) 0; }
.section--breath { padding: var(--s-32) 0; }

/* Phase D: deliverables featured row + hover delight */
.deliverables__feature {
  margin-bottom: var(--s-8);
  border: 1px solid var(--mint-edge);
  background: var(--mint-soft);
  padding: var(--s-8) var(--s-10);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--s-8);
  align-items: center;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.deliverables__feature:hover { background: rgba(0, 212, 170, 0.18); }
.deliverables__feature__num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mint);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.deliverables__feature__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--t-xl);
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.deliverables__feature__body {
  font-size: var(--t-sm);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-top: var(--s-2);
  max-width: 56ch;
}
.deliverables__feature__cta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.deliverables__feature__cta:hover { color: var(--mint); border-color: var(--mint); }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .deliverables__feature {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--s-3);
    padding: var(--s-6);
  }
}

/* Phase D: deliverable card hover delight (no card CSS overrides, just hover state) */
.deliverable {
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.deliverable:hover { background: var(--mint-soft); }
.deliverable:hover .deliverable__num {
  color: var(--mint);
  transition: color 0.25s var(--ease-out-quart);
}

/* Sticky mobile bottom-CTA bar */
.mobile-cta-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 80;
  padding: var(--s-3) var(--s-4) calc(var(--s-3) + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  background: rgba(10, 15, 26, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--obsidian-line-strong);
}
.mobile-cta-bar a {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--s-4);
  background: var(--mint);
  color: var(--obsidian);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--t-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
}
.mobile-cta-bar a:active {
  background: var(--mint-bright);
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .mobile-cta-bar { display: block; }
  body { padding-bottom: 80px; } /* prevent CTA bar covering footer content */
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .btn--glow { transition: none; }
}

/* ========================================================================
   Phase B additions (2026-04-26)
   1. Split EN/ES hero (signature distinctiveness move from v5)
   2. Live-metric ticker pill (real-data trust signal from v4)
   ======================================================================== */

/* Split EN/ES hero (Phase D: tightened vertical footprint) */
.hero--split .hero__cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  padding-top: var(--s-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.hero__col { position: relative; padding-top: var(--s-3); }
.hero--split .hero__headline {
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3.5vw, 2.875rem);
}
.hero--split .hero__index { margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.hero--split .hero__col-flag { margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.hero__col--es .hero__index,
.hero__col--es .hero__headline,
.hero__col--es .hero__headline em {
  font-style: italic;
}
.hero__col-flag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--mint);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  padding: var(--s-1) var(--s-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--mint-edge);
  background: var(--mint-soft);
}
.hero__col-flag-name {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: none;
}
.hero__col--es .hero__col-flag {
  color: var(--orange);
  border-color: rgba(255, 140, 66, 0.32);
  background: rgba(255, 140, 66, 0.08);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero--split .hero__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-6); padding-top: 0; border-top: none; }
  .hero--split .hero__col { padding-top: var(--s-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-line); }
  .hero--split .hero__col:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
}

/* Live-metric ticker pill */
.hero__live-ticker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  padding: var(--s-2) var(--s-4);
  background: rgba(0, 212, 170, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--mint-edge);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-xs);
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.hero__live-ticker__dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mint);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--mint);
  animation: live-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__live-ticker__label {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--mint);
}
.hero__live-ticker__metric { color: var(--ink-soft); font-weight: 500; }
.hero__live-ticker__time {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: var(--t-xxs);
  margin-left: var(--s-2);
  padding-left: var(--s-3);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}

@keyframes live-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--mint); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0.7; box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--mint); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__live-ticker__dot { animation: none; }
}

/* ========================================================================
   Phase C additions (2026-04-26)
   1. Scroll progress indicator (right edge, mint, scaleY-driven)
   ======================================================================== */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--mint);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top center;
  z-index: 70;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease-out-quart);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .scroll-progress { display: none; }
}