/* ==========================================================================
   the long love — design system
   A living storybook for couples. Natural, pastel, alive.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   0. Tokens
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Paper & ink */
  --paper:      #faf4ec;   /* warm cream — the page */
  --paper-2:    #f3e9dc;   /* panel */
  --paper-3:    #ecdfce;   /* deeper panel */
  --paper-4:    #e4d4bf;   /* deepest */
  --ink:        #322e29;   /* warm near-black text */
  --ink-2:      #6a6256;   /* muted text */
  --ink-3:      #938a7c;   /* faint */
  --line:       rgba(50, 46, 41, .14);
  --line-soft:  rgba(50, 46, 41, .08);

  /* Garden */
  --sage:       #97a684;
  --sage-2:     #6f7e5b;   /* deeper sage for accent text */
  --sage-mist:  #cdd6c0;
  --blush:      #ecc9bf;
  --rose:       #d28b80;   /* deeper rose accent */
  --clay:       #bc6b49;   /* primary warm accent */
  --clay-deep:  #9d5536;
  --gold:       #b7913f;
  --gold-soft:  #d9bf86;
  --mist:       #c8bdd5;   /* wisteria */
  --sky:        #bcd0d4;   /* faded sky */

  /* Effects */
  --shadow-sm:  0 2px 10px rgba(60, 44, 30, .07);
  --shadow:     0 14px 40px -18px rgba(70, 50, 32, .35);
  --shadow-lg:  0 40px 90px -40px rgba(70, 50, 32, .45);
  --radius:     18px;
  --radius-lg:  28px;
  --radius-xl:  42px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease-soft:  cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
  --ease-out:   cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
  --ease-in-out:cubic-bezier(.65, .05, .36, 1);

  /* Type */
  --display: "Fraunces", "Times New Roman", serif;
  --body:    "Mulish", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --hand:    "Caveat", "Brush Script MT", cursive;

  /* Rhythm */
  --container: 1200px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Reset
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, .96rem + .3vw, 1.125rem);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, picture, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: 0; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--clay); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Typography
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 380;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  color: var(--ink);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 1.4rem + 5.6vw, 6rem); font-weight: 340; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.1rem + 3.4vw, 3.6rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.05rem + 1.4vw, 2.1rem); font-weight: 420; }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + .5vw, 1.35rem); font-weight: 500; }
p  { text-wrap: pretty; }
em, .italic { font-style: italic; }
strong { font-weight: 700; }

.display-italic { font-style: italic; font-weight: 340; }
.accent-clay { color: var(--clay); }
.accent-sage { color: var(--sage-2); }
.accent-rose { color: var(--rose); }

/* handwritten flourish */
.hand {
  font-family: var(--hand);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* eyebrow / overline */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .7rem;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sage-2);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 26px; height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: .6;
}
.eyebrow--center { justify-content: center; }
.eyebrow--center::after {
  content: "";
  width: 26px; height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: .6;
}

.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.05rem + .6vw, 1.45rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Layout
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
.container--narrow { max-width: 860px; }
.container--wide   { max-width: 1380px; }

section { position: relative; }
/* keep headings clear of the fixed nav when jumped to via anchor links */
section[id], [id] { scroll-margin-top: 96px; }
.section {
  padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 3rem + 8vw, 9rem);
}
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 5vw, 5.5rem); }

.section-head { max-width: 720px; }
.section-head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.section-head .lead { margin-top: .5rem; }

.stack > * + * { margin-top: 1.1rem; }

/* tone backgrounds */
.tone-paper  { background: var(--paper); }
.tone-panel  { background: var(--paper-2); }
.tone-deep   { background: var(--paper-3); }
.tone-sage   { background: linear-gradient(170deg, #eef1e6, #e3e9d6); }
.tone-blush  { background: linear-gradient(170deg, #f8e9e3, #f1d8cf); }
.tone-ink    { background: #2b2823; color: var(--paper); }
.tone-ink h1, .tone-ink h2, .tone-ink h3, .tone-ink h4 { color: #f7efe2; }
.tone-ink .lead { color: #cdc3b2; }

/* soft divider — a drawn horizon line */
.rule-bloom {
  display: block; width: 120px; height: 22px; margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--clay); opacity: .8;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Texture: grain + light
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.grain {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .045;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* a slow breathing wash of warm light over the whole page */
.aurora {
  position: fixed; inset: -20vmax; z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(40vmax 40vmax at 12% 8%,  rgba(236, 201, 191, .55), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(46vmax 46vmax at 88% 14%, rgba(205, 214, 192, .5),  transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(50vmax 50vmax at 78% 92%, rgba(200, 189, 213, .42), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(44vmax 44vmax at 8% 88%,  rgba(217, 191, 134, .35), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(10px);
  animation: aurora-drift 26s var(--ease-in-out) infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes aurora-drift {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translate3d(2%, -2%, 0) scale(1.06); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-2%, 2%, 0) scale(1.02); }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Drifting petals — scoped to the hero (above the fold) only
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.petal-field { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.hero .container, .scroll-cue { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.petal {
  position: absolute; top: -8vh;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  background: var(--blush);
  border-radius: 78% 22% 70% 30% / 30% 68% 32% 70%;
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  animation: petal-fall linear infinite;
}
.petal--sage { background: var(--sage-mist); }
.petal--gold { background: var(--gold-soft); }
.petal--mist { background: var(--mist); }
@keyframes petal-fall {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, -10vh, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  10%  { opacity: .85; }
  90%  { opacity: .7; }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(var(--drift, 8vw), 112vh, 0) rotate(540deg); }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Reveal on scroll
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition:
    opacity .9s var(--ease-out),
    transform 1.1s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 90ms);
}
[data-reveal="fade"]  { transform: none; }
[data-reveal="left"]  { transform: translateX(-34px); }
[data-reveal="right"] { transform: translateX(34px); }
[data-reveal="scale"] { transform: scale(.94); }
[data-reveal].is-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* vine that draws itself in */
.vine path {
  stroke-dasharray: var(--len, 1000);
  stroke-dashoffset: var(--len, 1000);
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 2.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.vine.is-in path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Buttons & links
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  --bg: var(--clay);
  --fg: #fdf7ee;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.8rem;
  background: var(--bg); color: var(--fg);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .94rem; letter-spacing: .01em;
  border-radius: 100px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-soft), box-shadow .5s var(--ease-soft), background .4s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.btn::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: var(--clay-deep);
  transform: translateY(101%);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-soft);
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.btn:hover::after { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(-1px); }

.btn .arrow { transition: transform .5s var(--ease-soft); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn--ghost {
  --bg: transparent; --fg: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.btn--ghost::after { background: var(--paper-3); }
.btn--ghost:hover { color: var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

.btn--light {
  --bg: #fdf7ee; --fg: var(--ink);
}
.btn--light::after { background: #fff; }

.btn--lg { padding: 1.15rem 2.2rem; font-size: 1rem; }

/* a quiet text link with a growing underline */
.link {
  position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--clay);
}
.link::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -3px;
  width: 100%; height: 1.5px; background: currentColor;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-soft);
}
.link:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.link .arrow { transition: transform .5s var(--ease-soft); }
.link:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Navigation
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  transition: background .5s ease, box-shadow .5s ease, padding .5s ease;
  padding-block: 1.4rem;
}
.nav.is-stuck {
  background: rgba(250, 244, 236, .82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(120%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(120%);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--line-soft);
  padding-block: .85rem;
}
.nav__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; }
.brand {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--ink);
}
.brand__mark { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--clay); flex: none; }
.brand small { font-family: var(--body); font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); display: block; }

.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.2rem; }
.nav__links a {
  position: relative; font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink-2);
  transition: color .3s ease;
}
.nav__links a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -5px; width: 100%; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--clay); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease-soft);
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav__cta { display: inline-flex; }

.nav__burger { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.nav__burger span { position: relative; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; transition: .3s; }
.nav__burger span::before, .nav__burger span::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; transition: .3s; }
.nav__burger span::before { top: -7px; }
.nav__burger span::after  { top: 7px; }
body.menu-open .nav__burger span { background: transparent; }
body.menu-open .nav__burger span::before { top: 0; transform: rotate(45deg); }
body.menu-open .nav__burger span::after  { top: 0; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* mobile drawer */
.nav__drawer {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 99;
  background: var(--paper);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: opacity .5s var(--ease-soft), transform .5s var(--ease-soft), visibility .5s;
}
.nav__drawer a { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 2rem; color: var(--ink); }
.nav__drawer .btn { margin-top: 1rem; }
body.menu-open .nav__drawer { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: scale(1); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Hero
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 7rem; padding-bottom: 4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem); align-items: center; width: 100%;
}
.hero__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--hand); font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--clay);
  transform: rotate(-3deg); display: inline-block; margin-bottom: .6rem;
}
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 1.3rem + 4.6vw, 5.1rem); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.hero h1 .ln { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.hero h1 .ln > span { display: block; }
.hero__sub { max-width: 31rem; margin-bottom: 1.7rem; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; }
.hero__note { margin-top: 2rem; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--ink-3); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; }
.hero__note svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--sage-2); flex: none; }

/* hero collage of framed moments */
.hero__art { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.05; }
.frame {
  position: absolute; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper); padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.frame .ph { height: 100%; border-radius: 10px; }
.frame--a { width: 60%; top: 0; left: 4%; rotate: -4deg; z-index: 2; }
.frame--b { width: 46%; top: 30%; right: 0; rotate: 5deg; z-index: 3; }
.frame--c { width: 44%; bottom: 0; left: 0; rotate: 3deg; z-index: 1; }
.frame--float { animation: float 7s var(--ease-in-out) infinite alternate; }
.frame--float.frame--b { animation-duration: 8.5s; animation-delay: -2s; }
.frame--float.frame--c { animation-duration: 9.5s; animation-delay: -4s; }
@keyframes float {
  from { transform: translateY(0); }
  to   { transform: translateY(-14px); }
}
.hero__seal {
  position: absolute; bottom: 6%; right: -3%; z-index: 5;
  width: 116px; height: 116px; color: var(--clay);
  animation: spin 40s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* scroll cue */
.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 1.6rem; transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3);
}
.scroll-cue__line { width: 1px; height: 42px; background: linear-gradient(var(--ink-3), transparent); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.scroll-cue__line::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 40%; background: var(--clay); animation: cue 2.2s var(--ease-in-out) infinite; }
@keyframes cue { 0% { transform: translateY(-100%); } 100% { transform: translateY(250%); } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Image placeholders (descriptive, beautiful)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ph {
  position: relative;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 30% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,.5), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, var(--ph-a, #e8ddcb), var(--ph-b, #d7c7b0));
  color: rgba(50, 46, 41, .62);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: inherit;
}
.ph::before { /* faint grain inside placeholders */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: .25; mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
}
.ph__inner { position: relative; text-align: center; padding: 1.4rem; max-width: 90%; }
.ph__icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0 auto .6rem; opacity: .7; }
.ph__label {
  font-family: var(--body); font-weight: 700; font-size: .66rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: .85; margin-bottom: .35rem;
}
.ph__desc { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.ph--sage  { --ph-a: #d8e0cb; --ph-b: #bccaa6; }
.ph--blush { --ph-a: #f3dcd4; --ph-b: #e6bcb1; }
.ph--mist  { --ph-a: #ded7e6; --ph-b: #c5b8d6; }
.ph--gold  { --ph-a: #ecdcbb; --ph-b: #dcc189; }
.ph--sky   { --ph-a: #d6e2e3; --ph-b: #b3c9cd; }
.ph--ink   { --ph-a: #4a453d; --ph-b: #322e29; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.ph--wide  { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
.ph--tall  { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
.ph--square{ aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Cards & grids
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* split feature row */
.split {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5.5rem); align-items: center;
}
.split--flip .split__media { order: 2; }

/* chapter cards */
.chapter {
  position: relative; padding: 2.2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--paper); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease-soft), box-shadow .6s var(--ease-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.chapter::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .5;
  background: var(--wash, linear-gradient(160deg, #eef1e6, transparent 60%));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.chapter:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.chapter > * { position: relative; }
.chapter__season { font-family: var(--hand); font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--clay); margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.chapter__num { font-family: var(--display); font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: .2em; color: var(--ink-3); }
.chapter h3 { margin: .6rem 0 .9rem; }
.chapter ul { margin-top: 1.2rem; display: grid; gap: .55rem; }
.chapter li { display: flex; gap: .6rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: .94rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
.chapter li svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--sage-2); flex: none; margin-top: .28rem; }

/* feature tiles */
.feature {
  padding: 1.8rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-soft), background .5s ease, box-shadow .5s ease;
}
.feature:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.feature__ico {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--paper-2); color: var(--clay); margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.feature__ico svg { width: 23px; height: 23px; }
.feature h4 { margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.feature p { font-size: .94rem; color: var(--ink-2); }

/* story cards (gallery) */
.story-card {
  display: block; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease-soft), box-shadow .6s var(--ease-soft);
}
.story-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.story-card__media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.story-card__media .ph { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; transition: transform 1.4s var(--ease-soft); }
.story-card:hover .story-card__media .ph { transform: scale(1.06); }
.story-card__tag {
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 1rem; z-index: 2;
  padding: .4rem .85rem; border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(253, 247, 238, .85); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clay);
}
.story-card__body { padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem 1.8rem; }
.story-card__names { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 400; }
.story-card__meta { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--ink-3); margin-top: .2rem; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.story-card__line { margin-top: .9rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--ink-2); font-family: var(--display); }
.story-card__enter { margin-top: 1.2rem; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Tiers
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.tiers { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.6rem; align-items: stretch; }
.tier {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: 2.4rem 2.1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease-soft), box-shadow .6s var(--ease-soft);
}
.tier:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.tier--feature {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffaf2, #f6ead9);
  border-color: var(--gold-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.tier__badge {
  position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  padding: .4rem 1rem; border-radius: 100px; background: var(--clay); color: #fdf7ee;
  font-size: .66rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.tier__name { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 400; }
.tier__for { font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sage-2); font-weight: 700; margin-top: .3rem; }
.tier__price { margin: 1.2rem 0 .2rem; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--ink-2); }
.tier__desc { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ink-2); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.tier hr { border: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--line); margin: 0 0 1.4rem; }
.tier ul { display: grid; gap: .7rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; flex: 1; }
.tier li { display: flex; gap: .65rem; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink); }
.tier li svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--clay); flex: none; margin-top: .25rem; }
.tier li.muted { color: var(--ink-3); }
.tier li.muted svg { color: var(--ink-3); }
.tier .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Steps (how it works)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.steps { counter-reset: step; display: grid; gap: 1.2rem; }
.step {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 1.6rem; align-items: start;
  padding: 1.6rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.step:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.step__num {
  counter-increment: step;
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--clay);
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none;
}
.step__num::before { content: counter(step, decimal-leading-zero); }
.step h4 { margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.step p { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: .96rem; max-width: 46ch; }
.step__when { font-family: var(--hand); font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--sage-2); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Pull quote / testimonial
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.quote {
  text-align: center; max-width: 50rem; margin-inline: auto;
}
.quote__mark { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 5rem; line-height: .5; color: var(--clay); opacity: .5; }
.quote blockquote {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 340; font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2.4vw, 2.6rem); line-height: 1.28; margin: 1rem 0 1.6rem;
}
.quote cite { font-style: normal; font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--ink-2); }
.quote cite b { font-weight: 700; }

.quotes-rail { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.4rem; }
.qcard {
  padding: 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.qcard p { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.45; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.qcard footer { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; }
.qcard .avatar { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; }
.qcard b { display: block; font-size: .9rem; }
.qcard span { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--ink-3); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Trust list
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trust { display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; }
.trust li {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 1rem; align-items: start;
  padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(253, 247, 238, .6); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.trust li svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--sage-2); margin-top: .15rem; }
.trust b { font-weight: 700; }
.trust p { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink-2); margin-top: .15rem; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Founder note
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.note-card {
  position: relative; padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  background: var(--paper); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.note-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -10px; left: 40px; width: 80px; height: 24px;
  background: rgba(188, 107, 73, .25); border-radius: 4px; rotate: -4deg;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.note-card p { font-size: 1.08rem; }
.note-card p + p { margin-top: 1rem; }
.note-card .sign { font-family: var(--hand); font-size: 2rem; color: var(--clay); margin-top: 1.2rem; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. CTA band
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta {
  position: relative; text-align: center; overflow: hidden;
  background: #2b2823; color: var(--paper);
  border-radius: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 4vw + 1rem, 6rem) var(--gutter);
}
.cta h2 { color: #f7efe2; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta p { color: #cdc3b2; max-width: 36rem; margin-inline: auto; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.cta__actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta__petals { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .5; }
.cta > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta__fine { margin-top: 1.4rem; font-size: .82rem; color: #a99e8c; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Footer
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem) 2.5rem; background: var(--paper-2); }
.footer__top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
.footer__brand .brand { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer__brand p { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink-2); max-width: 24rem; }
.footer h5 { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--body); }
.footer__col a { display: block; font-size: .94rem; color: var(--ink-2); padding: .3rem 0; transition: color .3s; }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--clay); }
.footer__bottom {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 1.6rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: .82rem; color: var(--ink-3);
}
.footer__social { display: flex; gap: 1rem; }
.footer__social a { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--ink-2); transition: .3s; }
.footer__social a:hover { color: var(--clay); border-color: var(--clay); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer__social svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Forms (apply page)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.field { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.field label { display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.field label .opt { font-weight: 400; color: var(--ink-3); font-size: .8rem; }
.field .hint { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--ink-3); margin-top: .4rem; }
.input, .textarea, .select {
  width: 100%; padding: .95rem 1.1rem; font: inherit; color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px;
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, background .3s;
}
.input:focus, .textarea:focus, .select:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--clay); background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(188, 107, 73, .12);
}
.textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.6; }
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; }

/* choice chips */
.chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .7rem; }
.chip {
  position: relative; padding: .7rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--paper);
  font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-2);
  transition: .3s; cursor: pointer; user-select: none;
}
.chip input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; inset: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.chip:hover { border-color: var(--clay); color: var(--ink); }
.chip:has(input:checked) { background: var(--clay); color: #fdf7ee; border-color: var(--clay); }

.form-wrap {
  background: #fffdf9; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
/* lift the apply form off the page so it never blends in */
.apply-bg { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f1e9dc, #ece0d0); }
.form-aside { position: sticky; top: 7rem; }
.form-progress { font-family: var(--hand); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--sage-2); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. Story (example) page bits
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.story-hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 96svh; display: grid; place-items: center;
  text-align: center; overflow: hidden; padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
}
.story-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.story-hero__bg .ph { width: 100%; height: 100%; aspect-ratio: auto; border-radius: 0; }
/* the cover is a full-bleed background — hide its documentation caption so it
   never bleeds through the title (the shot stays documented via aria-label) */
.story-hero__bg .ph__inner { display: none; }
.story-hero__scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(40,36,31,.5) 0%, rgba(40,36,31,.42) 45%, rgba(40,36,31,.72) 100%); z-index: 1; }
.story-hero__in { position: relative; z-index: 2; color: #fdf7ee; }
.story-hero__in h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(3rem, 1.5rem + 7vw, 7rem); }
.story-hero .amp { font-style: italic; color: var(--blush); }
.story-hero__date { font-family: var(--hand); font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--blush); }
.story-hero__loc { letter-spacing: .26em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8rem; opacity: .85; margin-top: .8rem; }

.chapter-mark { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.chapter-mark .kicker { font-family: var(--hand); font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--clay); }
.chapter-mark h2 { margin-top: .2rem; }

/* offset gallery */
.collage { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.collage .ph { height: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.c-1 { grid-column: span 4; }
.c-2 { grid-column: span 2; }
.c-3 { grid-column: span 2; }
.c-4 { grid-column: span 2; }
.c-5 { grid-column: span 2; }
.c-6 { grid-column: span 3; }
.c-7 { grid-column: span 3; }

/* timeline */
.timeline { position: relative; max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; }
.timeline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: var(--line); transform: translateX(-50%); }
.tl-item { position: relative; width: 50%; padding: 1.2rem 2.4rem; }
.tl-item:nth-child(odd) { left: 0; text-align: right; }
.tl-item:nth-child(even) { left: 50%; }
.tl-item::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 1.7rem; width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--clay); border: 3px solid var(--paper); }
.tl-item:nth-child(odd)::before { right: -7px; }
.tl-item:nth-child(even)::before { left: -7px; }
.tl-item time { font-family: var(--hand); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--sage-2); }
.tl-item h4 { margin: .2rem 0 .3rem; }
.tl-item p { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink-2); }

/* audio vow player (static, illustrative) */
.vow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  max-width: 460px;
}
.vow__btn { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--clay); color: #fdf7ee; display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; transition: transform .4s var(--ease-soft); }
.vow__btn:hover { transform: scale(1.06); }
.vow__btn svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.vow__wave { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 3px; height: 30px; flex: 1; }
.vow__wave span { flex: 1; background: var(--sage); border-radius: 2px; height: 30%; animation: wave 1.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes wave { 0%,100% { height: 25%; } 50% { height: 95%; } }
.vow__time { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--ink-3); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

/* guest message wall */
.guestbook { columns: 3; column-gap: 1.4rem; }
.guest-note {
  break-inside: avoid; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--paper); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.guest-note p { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.45; }
.guest-note footer { margin-top: .9rem; font-family: var(--hand); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--clay); }

/* private badge */
.locked {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; padding: .4rem .9rem;
  border-radius: 100px; background: rgba(111, 126, 91, .14); color: var(--sage-2);
  font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em;
}
.locked svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. Page header (interior pages)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-head { padding: 11rem 0 3rem; text-align: center; }
.page-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.page-head h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 1.4rem + 5vw, 5rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.page-head p { max-width: 38rem; margin-inline: auto; }
.breadcrumb { display: inline-flex; gap: .5rem; align-items: center; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--ink-3); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--clay); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22. Marquee (ticker of moments)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.marquee { overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); }
.marquee__track { display: flex; gap: 3rem; width: max-content; animation: marq 34s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee__item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem; font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1.5vw, 2rem); color: var(--ink-2); white-space: nowrap; }
.marquee__item svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--clay); }
@keyframes marq { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   23. Responsive
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .hero__art { max-width: 420px; margin-inline: auto; width: 100%; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .tiers { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 460px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .tier--feature { order: -1; }
  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .guestbook { columns: 2; }
  .quotes-rail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav__links, .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__burger { display: flex; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.4rem; }
  .split--flip .split__media { order: 0; }
  .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline::before { left: 14px; }
  .tl-item { width: 100%; left: 0 !important; text-align: left !important; padding-left: 2.6rem; padding-right: 0; }
  .tl-item::before { left: 7px !important; right: auto !important; }
  .collage { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .c-1,.c-2,.c-3,.c-4,.c-5,.c-6,.c-7 { grid-column: span 1; }
  .guestbook { columns: 1; }
  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .step { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: .6rem; }
  .step__num { margin-bottom: .4rem; }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   24. Reduced motion
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  [data-reveal] { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .petal-field, .aurora { display: none !important; }
}

/* ===========================================================================
   25. Conversion components (proof, stats, growth, comparison, FAQ, closer)
   =========================================================================== */

/* hero proof stack — above the fold */
.proof { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.8rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.proof__avatars { display: flex; }
.proof__avatars .av { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--paper); margin-left: -12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.proof__avatars .av:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.proof__avatars .av .ph { width: 100%; height: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1; }
.proof__avatars .av .ph__inner { display: none; }
.stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: .95rem; }
.proof__txt { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.4; }
.proof__txt b { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }

/* FUD reducers near a CTA */
.fud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem 1.3rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.fud li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
.fud svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--sage-2); flex: none; }

/* slim stat band */
.statbar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.stat { text-align: center; padding: .5rem; }
.stat__n { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 1.4rem + 2.2vw, 3.1rem); color: var(--clay); line-height: 1; }
.stat__l { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--ink-2); margin-top: .5rem; }
.statbar .stat + .stat { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* "it grows with you" rail */
.grow-rail { display: grid; grid-auto-flow: column; grid-auto-columns: minmax(190px, 1fr); gap: 1rem; overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 1rem; scroll-snap-type: x proximity; }
.grow-step { scroll-snap-align: start; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.grow-step .ph { aspect-ratio: 5 / 4; }
.grow-step__body { padding: 1rem 1.1rem 1.2rem; }
.grow-step .yr { font-family: var(--hand); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--sage-2); line-height: 1; }
.grow-step h4 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-top: .25rem; }
.grow-step p { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--ink-2); margin-top: .3rem; }
.grow-step--future { border: 1.5px dashed var(--clay); background: transparent; box-shadow: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; padding: 1.4rem; }
.grow-step--future .plus { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(188,107,73,.12); color: var(--clay); display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 auto .7rem; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.6rem; }

/* comparison table */
.compare-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.compare { width: 100%; min-width: 640px; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; }
.compare th, .compare td { padding: 1.05rem 1.25rem; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.compare thead th { font-family: var(--body); font-weight: 700; font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.compare thead th.col-us { color: var(--clay); }
.compare tbody th { font-weight: 600; font-size: .94rem; color: var(--ink); width: 34%; }
.compare tbody td { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
.compare .col-us { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffaf2, #f7ecdb); }
.compare thead .col-us { border-top-left-radius: 16px; border-top-right-radius: 16px; }
.compare tbody tr:last-child .col-us { border-bottom-left-radius: 16px; border-bottom-right-radius: 16px; }
.compare td.col-us { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.compare .mk { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.compare .mk svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; flex: none; }
.compare .mk--yes { color: var(--sage-2); }
.compare .mk--no { color: var(--ink-3); }

/* FAQ — native accordion */
.faq { max-width: 820px; margin-inline: auto; display: grid; gap: .85rem; }
.faq details { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--paper); overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s; }
.faq details[open] { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: rgba(188,107,73,.4); }
.faq summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.04rem; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; color: var(--ink); }
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after { content: "+"; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--clay); transition: transform .35s var(--ease-soft); line-height: 1; }
.faq details[open] summary { color: var(--clay); }
.faq details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq__a { padding: 0 1.4rem 1.3rem; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.faq__a a { color: var(--clay); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }

/* testimonial avatars (photo placeholders to swap later) */
.qcard footer .avatar { overflow: hidden; flex: none; }
.qcard footer .avatar .ph { width: 100%; height: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1; }
.qcard footer .avatar .ph__inner { display: none; }
.qcard .src { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; margin-top: .9rem; font-size: .76rem; color: var(--sage-2); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.qcard .src svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }

/* bottom-closer reasons + reassurance */
.cta__list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: .55rem 1.7rem; margin: 1.6rem auto .2rem; max-width: 640px; }
.cta__list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; font-size: .9rem; color: #d8cebc; }
.cta__list svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--gold-soft); flex: none; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .statbar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .statbar .stat + .stat { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .stat { padding: 1.1rem; }
  .grow-rail { grid-auto-columns: minmax(76%, 1fr); }
}

/* ===========================================================================
   26. Real photos inside placeholders
   =========================================================================== */
.ph > img.ph__img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: var(--focus, center);
  border-radius: inherit;
}
.ph:has(> img.ph__img) .ph__inner { display: none; }
.ph:has(> img.ph__img)::before { opacity: 0; }

/* ===========================================================================
   27. Forms: hidden honeypot + status line
   =========================================================================== */
/* spam honeypot — visually & physically hidden from real users (bots fill it) */
.hp-field {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -9999px !important;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.form-status { margin-top: 1rem; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.5; text-align: center; min-height: 1.2em; }
.form-status[data-state="error"]   { color: #a8442f; font-weight: 600; }
.form-status[data-state="success"] { color: var(--sage-2); font-weight: 600; }

/* ===========================================================================
   28. Success modal
   =========================================================================== */
.modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1000;
  display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity .4s var(--ease-soft), visibility .4s;
}
.modal.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.modal__scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(43, 40, 35, .55); backdrop-filter: blur(5px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px); }
.modal__card {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; width: min(480px, 100%);
  background: #fffdf9; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(.97); transition: transform .55s var(--ease-soft);
}
.modal.is-open .modal__card { transform: none; }
.modal__close {
  position: absolute; top: .8rem; right: .9rem; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--ink-2); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: background .3s, color .3s;
}
.modal__close svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.modal__close:hover { background: var(--paper-2); color: var(--ink); }
.modal__icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; margin: 0 auto 1.1rem; color: var(--clay); }
.modal__title { margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.modal__msg { color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.6; }
.modal__msg b { color: var(--ink); }
.modal__actions { display: flex; gap: .8rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 1.7rem; }
.modal__sign { font-family: var(--hand); font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--sage-2); margin-top: 1.3rem; }
body.modal-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* small couple photo atop a testimonial card */
.qcard__photo { margin: -2rem -2rem 1.4rem; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0; }
.qcard__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: var(--focus, center 30%); display: block; }

/* ===========================================================================
   29. Living story — extended chapters
   A couple's whole website: distinct chapter palettes, private photos,
   different voices, an announcement card, and a "view it live" affordance.
   =========================================================================== */

/* ---- 29.1 more chapter tones (each era gets its own light) -------------- */
.tone-sky   { background: linear-gradient(168deg, #e8f0f1, #d2e1e4); }
.tone-mist  { background: linear-gradient(168deg, #efeaf4, #ddd2e7); }
.tone-gold  { background: linear-gradient(168deg, #f9f0da, #efdfbd); }
.tone-cream { background: linear-gradient(168deg, #fbf5ec, #f2e6d6); }
/* deep warm evening — light text (the party, the close) */
.tone-dusk  { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #322a33 0%, #543a3c 55%, #774a37 100%); color: #f2e2d6; }
.tone-dusk h1, .tone-dusk h2, .tone-dusk h3, .tone-dusk h4 { color: #fbeee2; }
.tone-dusk .lead { color: #e2cbbb; }
.tone-dusk .chapter-mark .kicker { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.tone-dusk .hand { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.tone-dusk p { color: #ddc7b8; }

/* a quiet motif to breathe between acts */
.divider { display: grid; place-items: center; padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); }
.divider svg { width: 132px; height: 26px; color: var(--clay); opacity: .7; }
.divider--soft svg { color: var(--sage-2); opacity: .55; }

/* the kicker that names which act we're in */
.chapter-mark .act { display: block; font-family: var(--body); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.tone-dusk .chapter-mark .act { color: #c7b3a3; }

/* a small dateline under a chapter heading */
.chapter-when { font-family: var(--hand); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--sage-2); margin-top: .6rem; }

/* ---- 29.2 a photo kept private -----------------------------------------
   A colour-washed, blurred tile — you can tell a photo is under there, but
   not what it is. A struck-through eye and the word "private". Drop the
   class onto any .ph; pick the hidden colour with the usual .ph--* tone. */
.ph-private { overflow: hidden; }
.ph-private .ph-private__blur {
  position: absolute; inset: -16%; z-index: 1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(30% 32% at 22% 26%, var(--pv1, #e7b6a6) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(34% 30% at 80% 20%, var(--pv2, #d9c39c) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(40% 42% at 66% 74%, var(--pv3, #a9bd97) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(38% 40% at 22% 80%, var(--pv4, #cbbad8) 0%, transparent 70%),
    var(--ph-b, #d7c7b0);
  filter: blur(22px) saturate(116%);
  transform: scale(1.12);
}
.ph-private::after { /* a frosted haze so it never quite resolves */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(250,244,236,.30), rgba(250,244,236,.46));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px); backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.ph-private__tag {
  position: relative; z-index: 3;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  text-align: center; padding: 1rem;
}
.ph-private__eye { width: 34px; height: 34px; color: var(--ink-2); opacity: .85; }
.ph-private__label {
  font-family: var(--body); font-weight: 800; font-size: .66rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-2);
}
.ph-private__sub { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--ink-2); opacity: .9; max-width: 22ch; }
/* a barely-there lift on hover — it teases, it never opens */
.ph-private:hover::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(250,244,236,.24), rgba(250,244,236,.4)); }
/* hidden-colour variants (so different private tiles hint different photos) */
.ph-private.ph--blush { --pv1:#eebfb2; --pv2:#f1d8ce; --pv3:#e4a99c; --pv4:#dab7ae; }
.ph-private.ph--sage  { --pv1:#c4d2ac; --pv2:#e0e7d0; --pv3:#aec092; --pv4:#cdd6c0; }
.ph-private.ph--gold  { --pv1:#e8cd94; --pv2:#f1e3c3; --pv3:#d9bf86; --pv4:#cdb98d; }
.ph-private.ph--mist  { --pv1:#ccbbdd; --pv2:#ded6e9; --pv3:#b6a9cf; --pv4:#c8bdd5; }
.ph-private.ph--sky   { --pv1:#b6cdd1; --pv2:#d7e2e3; --pv3:#a9c4c8; --pv4:#bcd0d4; }
.ph-private.ph--ink   { --pv1:#6c5f56; --pv2:#5a534b; --pv3:#7a6a5c; --pv4:#4f4842; }
.ph-private.ph--ink .ph-private__eye,
.ph-private.ph--ink .ph-private__label,
.ph-private.ph--ink .ph-private__sub { color: #efe7da; }
.ph-private.ph--ink::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(40,36,31,.34), rgba(40,36,31,.5)); }

/* ---- 29.3 an album that's mostly private --------------------------------
   One real photo, larger; the rest of the roll kept private around it. */
.album { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: clamp(.6rem, 1.4vw, 1rem); }
.album .ph { height: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius); aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
.album__lead { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
.album__lead .ph { aspect-ratio: auto; }
.album__count {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; margin-top: 1.1rem;
  font-size: .82rem; color: var(--ink-3);
}
.album__count svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--sage-2); }
.tone-dusk .album__count { color: #c7b3a3; }

/* ---- 29.4 voices — different people, different registers ----------------
   A note plus an honest little "verdict" on the day. */
.voices { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.voice {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.voice__who { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .9rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.voice__av { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; flex: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.voice__av .ph { width: 100%; height: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1; }
.voice__av .ph__inner { display: none; }
.voice__av--initial { display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.3rem; color: #fff; background: var(--sage); }
.voice__av--clay { background: var(--clay); } .voice__av--gold { background: var(--gold); }
.voice__av--mist { background: #9684ad; } .voice__av--rose { background: var(--rose); }
.voice__name { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 420; line-height: 1.05; }
.voice__rel { font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sage-2); margin-top: .2rem; }
.voice p { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: .98rem; }
.voice p + p { margin-top: .85rem; }
.voice__verdict {
  margin-top: 1.3rem; padding-top: 1.05rem; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: .4rem 1rem;
}
.voice__stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: .95rem; flex: none; }
.voice__say { font-family: var(--hand); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--clay); line-height: 1.1; }

/* ---- 29.5 the big news — an announcement, the way they sent it ---------- */
.announce {
  position: relative; max-width: 640px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center;
  background: #fffdf8; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); overflow: hidden;
}
.announce::before { /* a fine inner frame, like printed stationery */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--gold-soft);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 12px); pointer-events: none; opacity: .8;
}
.announce__kicker { font-family: var(--body); font-weight: 700; font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.announce__lead { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; color: var(--ink-2); margin-top: 1.1rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.announce__big { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 360; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 1rem + 3.2vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.12; margin: .8rem 0; }
.announce__hand { font-family: var(--hand); font-size: 2.1rem; color: var(--clay); }
.announce__rule { width: 46px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-soft); margin: 1.4rem auto; }
.announce__meta { font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); }
.announce__stamp {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; margin-top: 1.4rem;
  font-size: .76rem; color: var(--sage-2); font-weight: 700;
}
.announce__stamp svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

/* ---- 29.6 "see it live" — a browser frame on the lander ----------------- */
.livesite { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.08fr .92fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center; }
.browser {
  border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.browser__bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; padding: .7rem .95rem; background: var(--paper-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.browser__dots { display: flex; gap: .42rem; flex: none; }
.browser__dots span { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(50,46,41,.18); }
.browser__url {
  flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; min-width: 0;
  background: var(--paper); border-radius: 100px; padding: .4rem .9rem;
  font-size: .76rem; color: var(--ink-3); overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.browser__url svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; flex: none; color: var(--sage-2); }
.browser__live { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; flex: none; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--sage-2); }
.browser__live .pulse { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #5fa06b; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(95,160,107,.55); animation: pulse 2.2s var(--ease-in-out) infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(95,160,107,0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(95,160,107,0); } }
.browser__shot { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.browser__shot img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: var(--focus, center 42%); display: block; transition: transform 6s var(--ease-soft); }
.browser:hover .browser__shot img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* the "view it live" bar that closes a story page */
.livebar {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.4rem;
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.livebar__url { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
.livebar__url .pulse { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: #5fa06b; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(95,160,107,.55); animation: pulse 2.2s var(--ease-in-out) infinite; flex: none; }
.livebar__url b { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }

/* ---- 29.7 the rail of other stories (vertical covers that open up) ------ */
.story-rail {
  display: grid; grid-auto-flow: column; grid-auto-columns: minmax(212px, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); overflow-x: auto; padding: .4rem .2rem 1.4rem;
  scroll-snap-type: x proximity; scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.story-tile {
  position: relative; scroll-snap-align: start; cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease-soft), box-shadow .6s var(--ease-soft);
}
.story-tile:hover, .story-tile:focus-visible { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.story-tile .ph { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4.6; border-radius: 0; }
.story-tile__open {
  position: absolute; top: .8rem; right: .8rem; z-index: 3; width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(253,247,238,.9); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--clay); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-soft);
}
.story-tile:hover .story-tile__open { transform: scale(1.08); }
.story-tile__open svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.story-tile__cap {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2; padding: 1.3rem 1.1rem 1.1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(38,33,28,.72)); color: #fbeee2;
}
.story-tile__cap .n { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.2rem; display: block; line-height: 1.1; }
.story-tile__cap .m { font-size: .74rem; opacity: .85; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.story-tile--soon .ph { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #efe6d7, #e3d4c0); }

/* an obvious empty image slot (a screenshot of another couple's site) */
.story-tile--slot .ph::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 13px; z-index: 1;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(50, 46, 41, .22); border-radius: 14px; pointer-events: none;
}
.story-tile__cap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: .5rem; }
.story-tile__btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; align-self: flex-start;
  padding: .55rem 1rem; border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(253, 247, 238, .94); color: var(--clay);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .8rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-soft);
}
.story-tile:hover .story-tile__btn, .story-tile:focus-visible .story-tile__btn { transform: translateX(3px); }
.story-tile__btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* lightbox the tiles open into */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1000; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .4s var(--ease-soft), visibility .4s;
}
.lightbox.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.lightbox__scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(43,40,35,.72); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.lightbox__card {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; width: min(420px, 100%); background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); margin: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(.97); transition: transform .55s var(--ease-soft);
}
.lightbox.is-open .lightbox__card { transform: none; }
.lightbox__media .ph { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4.3; border-radius: 0; }
.lightbox__cap { padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem 1.5rem; }
.lightbox__cap .n { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.45rem; display: block; }
.lightbox__cap .m { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--ink-3); margin-top: .15rem; }
.lightbox__close {
  position: absolute; top: .8rem; right: .8rem; z-index: 2; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(253,247,238,.92); color: var(--ink-2); display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: background .3s, color .3s;
}
.lightbox__close:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }
.lightbox__close svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }

/* ---- 29.8 responsive for the new pieces --------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .livesite { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .voices { gap: 1.3rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .voices { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .album { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .album__lead { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: auto; }
  .album__lead .ph { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .story-rail { grid-auto-columns: minmax(64%, 1fr); }
  .livebar { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
}