/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   Keys to Ownership — Main Stylesheet
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

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

:root{
  --ink:#1a1410;
  --gold:#c8a558;
  --gold-d:#a8852e;
  --gold-l:#f0e4c0;
  --teal:#2d5a5a;
  --teal-d:#1a3838;
  --teal-l:#e8f0f0;
  --cream:#faf8f3;
  --paper:#f5f2eb;
  --border:#ddd5c0;
  --muted:#6b6050;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #0d1f1f;
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

#site { opacity: 0; transition: opacity .6s ease; }
#site.visible { opacity: 1; }

/* ── LOADER ── */
#loader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: var(--teal-d);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 20px;
  transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}
#loader.out { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.04); pointer-events: none; }
.loader-key { font-size: 80px; line-height: 1; animation: keyWiggle 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes keyWiggle {
  0%,100%{ transform: rotate(0) scale(1); }
  20%    { transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.15); }
  50%    { transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(.95); }
  75%    { transform: rotate(6deg) scale(1.05); }
}
.loader-bar-wrap { width: 220px; height: 3px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden; }
.loader-bar-inner { height: 100%; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; width: 0%; transition: width .05s linear; }
.loader-txt { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }

/* ── SCROLL PROGRESS ── */
#prog { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); z-index: 300; width: 0%; transition: width .1s; }

/* ── CURSOR ── */
body { cursor: none; }
.cur-dot {
  position: fixed; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 9999; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition: left .04s, top .04s;
}
.cur-ring {
  position: fixed; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); pointer-events: none; z-index: 9998; opacity: .5;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition: left .18s cubic-bezier(.2,1,.3,1), top .18s cubic-bezier(.2,1,.3,1);
}
@media (hover: none) { .cur-dot, .cur-ring { display: none; } body { cursor: auto; } }

/* ── NAV ── */
nav {
  position: fixed; top: 3px; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 200;
  height: 68px; padding: 0 5%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: var(--teal-d);
  transition: background .4s, backdrop-filter .4s;
}
nav.scrolled { background: rgba(26,56,56,0.95); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); }
.nav-brand {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff; text-decoration: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: transform .2s;
}
.nav-brand:hover { transform: scale(1.03); }
.nav-brand span { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-key { display: inline-block; animation: keyBob 3.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes keyBob {
  0%,100%{ transform: rotate(0); }
  28%    { transform: rotate(-12deg); }
  55%    { transform: rotate(10deg); }
  78%    { transform: rotate(-5deg); }
}
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 28px; list-style: none; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); text-decoration: none;
  position: relative; transition: color .25s;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .25s;
}
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold) !important; color: #fff !important;
  padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 700 !important;
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover { transform: scale(1.07) !important; box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(200,165,88,.45) !important; }
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold); color: #fff;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 18px 40px; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.btn-gold:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.07); box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(200,165,88,.5); }
.btn-gold:active { transform: scale(.95); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4); color: #fff;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 16px 40px; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;
  transition: border-color .2s, background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: #c8a558; background: rgba(200,165,88,.1); transform: scale(1.05); }

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--teal-d) 0%, var(--teal) 60%, #3d6f6f 100%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center; padding: 120px 5% 80px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .8s .5s ease forwards;
}
.hero-icon { font-size: 80px; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 20px; opacity: 0; animation: popIn 1.1s .1s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1) forwards; }
@keyframes popIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0) rotate(-200deg); } to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) rotate(0); } }
@keyframes fadeUp  { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.hero-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 7vw, 80px); font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.08; margin-bottom: 24px; max-width: 880px;
}
.hero-title em { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
.hero-title .word { display: inline-block; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(50px); animation: wordUp .6s ease forwards; }
@keyframes wordUp { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 2vw, 19px); color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  max-width: 580px; margin-bottom: 48px; line-height: 1.7;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .8s 1.5s ease forwards;
}
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .7s 1.75s ease forwards; }
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute; bottom: 36px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .6s 2.3s ease forwards;
}
.hero-scroll-line { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,.35), transparent); animation: scrollLine 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes scrollLine { 0%,100%{ transform: scaleY(1); opacity: .3; } 50%{ transform: scaleY(1.4); opacity: 1; } }

/* Floating orbs */
.orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(70px); pointer-events: none; animation: orbFloat var(--d,20s) ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes orbFloat {
  0%,100%{ transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  25%    { transform: translate(30px,-30px) scale(1.12); }
  50%    { transform: translate(-20px,15px) scale(.95); }
  75%    { transform: translate(10px,-10px) scale(1.05); }
}
.float-key { position: absolute; pointer-events: none; user-select: none; animation: floatKey var(--d,6s) ease-in-out infinite var(--delay,0s); }
@keyframes floatKey {
  0%,100%{ transform: translateY(0) rotate(0); opacity: .1; }
  50%    { transform: translateY(-16px) rotate(10deg); opacity: .22; }
}

/* Particles */
.particle { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); pointer-events: none; animation: particleFloat var(--d,12s) ease-in-out infinite var(--delay,0s); }
@keyframes particleFloat {
  0%,100%{ transform: translate(0,0); opacity: var(--op,.1); }
  33%    { transform: translate(20px,-60px); opacity: calc(var(--op)*3); }
  66%    { transform: translate(-15px,-20px); opacity: var(--op); }
  80%    { transform: translate(10px,-80px); opacity: calc(var(--op)*2); }
}

/* ── TICKER ── */
.ticker-wrap { background: var(--gold); overflow: hidden; height: 48px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.ticker-track { display: flex; white-space: nowrap; animation: ticker 30s linear infinite; }
@keyframes ticker { from{ transform: translateX(0); } to{ transform: translateX(-33.333%); } }
.ticker-item { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; padding: 0 28px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.ticker-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }

/* ── STATS BAR ── */
.stats-bar { background: var(--teal-d); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,165,88,.15); }
.stat-item { flex: 1; min-width: 150px; padding: 28px 24px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); transition: background .3s; }
.stat-item:hover { background: rgba(200,165,88,.06); }
.stat-ring-wrap { margin: 0 auto 8px; display: block; }
.stat-label { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }

/* ── SECTIONS ── */
section { padding: 96px 5%; }
.inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.eyebrow { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display',serif; font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,50px); font-weight: 900; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.section-title em { color: var(--teal); font-style: italic; }
.gold-bar { width: 56px; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); border: none; margin: 16px 0 36px; transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .9s ease; }
.gold-bar.revealed { transform: scaleX(1); }
.deck { font-size: 17px; color: var(--muted); max-width: 620px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 44px; }

/* ── REVEAL ── */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(44px); transition: opacity .75s ease, transform .75s ease; }
.reveal.from-left  { transform: translateX(-52px); }
.reveal.from-right { transform: translateX(52px); }
.reveal.revealed   { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0,0); }

/* ── WAVE ── */
.wave-wrap { line-height: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.wave-wrap svg { display: block; width: 100%; }

/* ── ABOUT ── */
#about { background: var(--cream); }
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
.about-visual { background: var(--teal); border-radius: 4px; padding: 48px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.about-visual:hover { transform: scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(45,90,90,.25); }
.about-visual-accent { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 4px; height: 0; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px; transition: height 1.2s ease; }
.about-visual.revealed .about-visual-accent { height: 100%; }
.about-quote { font-family: 'Playfair Display',serif; font-size: 22px; font-style: italic; color: #fff; line-height: 1.45; margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.about-quote span { color: var(--gold); }
.about-source { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.about-bg-key { position: absolute; font-size: 130px; right: -10px; bottom: -10px; opacity: .07; line-height: 1; animation: keyRotate 9s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes keyRotate { 0%,100%{ transform: rotate(0); } 33%{ transform: rotate(6deg); } 66%{ transform: rotate(-4deg); } }
.value-list { list-style: none; margin-top: 28px; }
.value-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); transition: transform .2s, color .2s; }
.value-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.value-item:hover { transform: translateX(8px); color: var(--ink); }
.v-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; transition: transform .3s; }
.value-item:hover .v-icon { transform: rotate(-15deg) scale(1.2); }

/* ── MARKETS ── */
#markets { background: #fff; }
.markets-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.market-card { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.market-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(45,90,90,.18); }
.mc-header { background: var(--teal); padding: 32px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.mc-header::after { content: attr(data-emoji); position: absolute; right: 16px; bottom: -10px; font-size: 72px; opacity: .12; line-height: 1; }
.mc-shine { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.06),transparent); background-size: 200% 100%; animation: shine 3.5s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s; }
@keyframes shine { 0%,100%{ background-position: 200% 0; } 50%{ background-position: -200% 0; } }
.mc-tag { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.mc-name { font-family: 'Playfair Display',serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 6px; position: relative; z-index: 1; white-space: pre-line; }
.mc-sub { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.mc-body { padding: 28px; background: #fff; }
.mc-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: var(--border); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ms { background: #fff; padding: 14px; text-align: center; transition: background .2s; }
.ms:hover { background: var(--teal-l); }
.ms-n { font-family: 'Playfair Display',serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); display: block; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.ms-l { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.mc-body p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.zone-label { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.zones { list-style: none; }
.zone-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink); padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--teal-l); transition: color .2s, transform .2s; }
.zone-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.zone-item:hover { color: var(--teal); transform: translateX(5px); }
.zdot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform .2s, background .2s; }
.zone-item:hover .zdot { transform: scale(1.8); background: var(--teal); }

/* ── NEWSLETTER ── */
#newsletter { background: var(--paper); }
.nl-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 44px; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.issues-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.issue-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s; }
.issue-card:hover { transform: translateY(-9px); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.12); border-color: var(--gold); }
.ic-top { background: var(--teal); padding: 22px; }
.ic-num { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ic-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display',serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; line-height: 1.3; }
.ic-body { padding: 18px 20px; }
.ic-date { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ic-deck { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ic-tag { display: inline-block; background: var(--teal-l); color: var(--teal); font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 2px; margin: 2px 3px 2px 0; transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.ic-tag:hover { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; }
.subscribe-box { background: var(--teal); border-radius: 4px; padding: 40px 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.sub-text { flex: 1; min-width: 200px; }
.sub-text h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display',serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.sub-text p { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.sub-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.sub-form input { padding: 14px 18px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #fff; font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 2px; outline: none; min-width: 240px; transition: border-color .2s; }
.sub-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.sub-form input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.sub-btn { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; border: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 2px; white-space: nowrap; transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.sub-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.06); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(200,165,88,.45); }

/* ── STORY ── */
#story { background: #fff; }
.story-card { background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; transition: box-shadow .35s; }
.story-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 36px 88px rgba(45,90,90,.18); }
.sc-header { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-d),var(--teal)); padding: 40px 44px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.sc-header-shine { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(45deg,transparent,rgba(200,165,88,.04),transparent); background-size: 300% 300%; animation: headerShine 7s linear infinite; }
@keyframes headerShine { 0%,100%{ background-position: 0% 50%; } 50%{ background-position: 100% 50%; } }
.sc-tag { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.sc-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display',serif; font-size: clamp(22px,3vw,34px); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1.2; max-width: 600px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.sc-body { padding: 40px 44px; }
.sc-body p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; color: #2a2420; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.pullquote { border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); padding: 18px 22px; background: #fff; margin: 28px 0; font-family: 'Playfair Display',serif; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--teal); }
.pullquote cite { display: block; font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 10px; }
.story-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--border); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; margin: 28px 0; }
.ss { background: #fff; padding: 18px; text-align: center; transition: background .2s; }
.ss:hover { background: var(--teal-l); }
.ss-n { font-family: 'Playfair Display',serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--teal); display: block; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.ss-l { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.ss-gold { background: var(--gold) !important; animation: goldPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ss-gold .ss-n { color: #fff !important; }
.ss-gold .ss-l { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8) !important; }
@keyframes goldPulse { 0%,100%{ box-shadow: none; } 50%{ box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,.2); } }
.lesson { background: var(--teal); border-radius: 3px; padding: 24px 28px; margin: 24px 0; }
.lesson-lbl { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.lesson p { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ── HOW IT WORKS ── */
#how { background: var(--paper); }
.steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.step-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; padding: 36px 28px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.step-card:hover { transform: translateY(-9px); box-shadow: 0 28px 68px rgba(0,0,0,.1); }
.step-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px; transition: transform .38s ease; }
.step-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.step-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display',serif; font-size: 54px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--teal-l); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 12px; animation: numPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.step-card:nth-child(2) .step-num { animation-delay: 1.4s; }
.step-card:nth-child(3) .step-num { animation-delay: 2.8s; }
@keyframes numPulse { 0%,100%{ opacity: .6; } 50%{ opacity: 1; } }
.step-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display',serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.step-body { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── CONSULT ── */
#consult { background: linear-gradient(150deg,var(--teal-d) 0%,var(--teal) 100%); padding: 100px 5%; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
#consult .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-l); }
#consult .section-title { color: #fff; }
#consult .section-title em { color: var(--gold); }
.consult-deck { font-size: 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 40px; line-height: 1.7; }
.consult-feats { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.cf { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.cf::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }
.pulse-ring { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 15%; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(200,165,88,.2); transform: translate(-50%,-50%); animation: pulseRing 3s ease-out infinite; }
.pulse-ring:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .9s; }
.pulse-ring:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 1.8s; }
@keyframes pulseRing { from{ width: 80px; height: 80px; opacity: .6; } to{ width: 300px; height: 300px; opacity: 0; } }

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer { background: var(--ink); padding: 60px 5% 28px; }
.foot-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.foot-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 44px; padding-bottom: 44px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.foot-brand { font-family: 'Playfair Display',serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.foot-desc { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.foot-col h4 { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.foot-col ul { list-style: none; }
.foot-col li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.foot-col a { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.foot-col a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.foot-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.foot-copy { font-family: 'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.28); }
.foot-by strong { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-grid, .markets-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .issues-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .story-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .foot-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  nav .nav-links { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .issues-grid, .about-grid, .markets-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .stats-bar { flex-direction: column; }
  .subscribe-box { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .sub-form input { min-width: 100%; }
  .foot-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .foot-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .consult-feats { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .sc-body, .sc-header { padding: 28px 20px; }
}