/* ==========================================================================
   Ideal Exit — Ad Landing Page Mockup (v3)
   Editorial Dark direction. Seller-focused, "Find buyers" hook, multi-step wizard.
   Mockup for review — forms are dummy (client-side only).
   v3: gold accent shifted off the old brownish tone toward Daisy's logo gold.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --bg: #0a0d12;
  --bg-2: #0e1218;
  --bg-elev: #161b22;
  --bg-card: #1a2029;
  --bg-card-2: #232b36;
  --border: #2a3340;
  --border-lite: #3a4554;
  --text: #ede8db;
  --text-dim: #9ba4b1;
  --text-faint: #6b7280;
  --accent: #c2a15e;          /* logo gold (Daisy): "more gold, not brown". Placeholder pending exact hex from the logo file. */
  --accent-bright: #d9b978;
  --accent-deep: #8f7742;
  --accent-glow: rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.4);
  --success: #6db58a;
  --serif: 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', 'Baskerville', Georgia, serif;
  --sans: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Inter, Roboto, sans-serif;
  --mono: 'SF Mono', Monaco, Menlo, monospace;
  --maxw: 1368px;   /* matched to OffDeal's content container (measured) */
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0; background: var(--bg); color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; overflow-x: hidden;
}
a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; }
strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }

/* Accessible focus states */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-bright);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
  white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

/* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
[data-anim] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
[data-anim].in-view { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.d1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.d2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.d3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.d4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.d5 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.d6 { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

@keyframes shimmer-bg {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1.3); }
}
@keyframes marquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@keyframes step-in {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  [data-anim] { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ===== ANNOUNCEMENT BAR ===== */
.announce {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 11px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 60;
}
.announce strong { color: var(--accent); }
.announce .live-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-glow);
  animation: pulse-dot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.announce a {
  margin-left: 14px;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ===== NAV ===== */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(10, 13, 18, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(42, 51, 64, 0.5);
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 36px;
}
.logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 23px;
  font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.2px; color: var(--text);
}
.logo em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 400; }
.logo-img { height: 30px; width: auto; display: block; }
.footer-logo-img { height: 92px; width: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto 14px; }
.logo-mark {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-deep));
  border-radius: 6px;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-mark::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  inset: 6px; border: 1.5px solid var(--bg);
  border-radius: 2px;
  border-top: 0; border-right: 0;
}
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 28px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-dim); }
.nav-links a { color: var(--text-dim); transition: color .15s; }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.nav-cta {
  margin-left: auto;
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--bg);
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
  transition: all .15s;
  border: 0; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--sans);
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--accent-bright); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--accent-glow); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-inner { gap: 16px; }
}

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero {
  padding: 96px 24px 90px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
/* Hero background video (v3) + darkening scrim for text legibility */
.hero-video {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,13,18,0.95) 0%, rgba(10,13,18,0.74) 46%, rgba(10,13,18,0.55) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10,13,18,0.9), rgba(10,13,18,0.2));
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .hero-video, .hero-scrim { display: none; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero-video { display: none; } }

/* Same background-video treatment reused on the Sectors section */
.section-video {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.section-scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10,13,18,0.93), rgba(10,13,18,0.82));
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .section-video, .section-scrim { display: none; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .section-video { display: none; } }

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 75% 8%, rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.16), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 18% 85%, rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.09), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 50% 120%, rgba(109, 181, 138, 0.05), transparent 60%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer-bg 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 30%, black, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 30%, black, transparent 70%);
}
.hero-inner { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 3; }

/* Offer bar + four stats, lifted into the hero (from the old "What we do" section) */
.hero-stats { margin-top: 72px; padding-top: 44px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .hero-stats { margin-top: 52px; padding-top: 36px; } }
.hero-grid-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .hero-grid-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; } }

.eyebrow-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.22);
  color: var(--accent); font-size: 12.5px;
  padding: 7px 15px; border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 28px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
}
.eyebrow-chip .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-glow);
  animation: pulse-dot 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6.2vw, 76px);
  line-height: 1.0;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 400; }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 0 34px;
}
.hero-sub strong { color: var(--text); }

/* hero form / wizard step 1 */
.heroform {
  display: flex; background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-lite);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 6px;
  max-width: 540px; margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.heroform:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 0 4px rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.1);
}
.heroform input {
  flex: 1; min-width: 0; background: transparent; border: 0;
  padding: 14px 16px; color: var(--text); font-size: 16px;
  font-family: var(--sans); outline: none;
}
.heroform input::placeholder { color: var(--text-faint); }
.heroform button {
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--bg); border: 0;
  padding: 0 24px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .15s; white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
}
.heroform button:hover { background: var(--accent-bright); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.heromicro {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-faint); margin-bottom: 28px;
  display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.heromicro span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.heromicro .check {
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  background: var(--success);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--bg); font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
}

/* hero right visual — valuation preview */
.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.valuation-preview {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-lite);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.05);
}
.valuation-preview-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.valuation-preview-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-dim); }
.valuation-preview-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--success); border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(109, 181, 138, 0.6);
}
.sp-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 13px 14px; margin-bottom: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.sp-row:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
.sp-num {
  width: 26px; height: 26px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.3);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 13px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.sp-row.done .sp-num { background: var(--success); border-color: var(--success); color: var(--bg); font-style: normal; }
.sp-label { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); }
.sp-row .sp-tick { margin-left: auto; color: var(--success); font-size: 13px; }
.sp-progress {
  margin-top: 18px; height: 6px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--bg-elev); overflow: hidden;
}
.sp-progress i { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-deep), var(--accent)); border-radius: 999px; }
.sp-foot { margin-top: 12px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: var(--text-faint); text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ===== WIZARD ===== */
.wizard-section {
  padding: 90px 24px 110px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.06), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg-2);
  scroll-margin-top: 80px;
}
.wizard-shell { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.wizard-intro { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.wizard-intro-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.08; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px; margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.wizard-intro-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 400; }
.wizard-intro-sub {
  color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 16.5px;
  max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.55;
}
.wizard-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-lite);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 40px 40px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .wizard-card { padding: 28px 22px 28px; } }

.wizard-top {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.wizard-step-label {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent);
}
.wizard-back {
  background: transparent; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-dim); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 13px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 2px;
}
.wizard-back:hover { color: var(--text); }
.wizard-back[hidden] { display: none; }

.wizard-progress {
  height: 6px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--bg-elev); overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.wizard-progress i {
  display: block; height: 100%; width: 20%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-deep), var(--accent-bright));
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: width .45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.wizard-step { display: none; animation: step-in .45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); }
.wizard-step.active { display: block; }

.wizard-step h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 34px);
  line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px; margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.wizard-step h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 400; }
.wizard-step .step-help { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 15.5px; margin: 0 0 26px; }

.field { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.field:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
.field label {
  display: block; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-dim);
  margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.field label .opt { color: var(--text-faint); font-weight: 400; }
.field .field-micro { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-faint); margin-top: 7px; line-height: 1.5; }

.wz-input, .wz-select {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-lite);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 15px;
  color: var(--text); font-size: 16px;
  font-family: var(--sans); outline: none;
  transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s;
  appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.wz-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-faint); }
.wz-input:focus, .wz-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.1);
}
.wz-select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='14' height='14' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23c2a15e' stroke-width='2.2'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 15px center;
  padding-right: 42px; cursor: pointer;
}
.wz-select option { background: var(--bg-elev); color: var(--text); }

/* mockup validation error state */
.wz-input.wz-err, .wz-select.wz-err { border-color: #c97b6b; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,123,107,0.12); }
.optgroup.wz-err { outline: 1px solid rgba(201,123,107,0.55); outline-offset: 6px; border-radius: 12px; }

/* option buttons (single-select) */
.optgroup { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.optgroup.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .optgroup.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.optbtn {
  text-align: left;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-lite);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 15px 16px;
  color: var(--text); font-size: 15.5px;
  font-family: var(--sans); cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .15s;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
}
.optbtn:hover { border-color: var(--accent-deep); background: var(--bg-card-2); }
.optbtn .radio {
  width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--border-lite);
  transition: all .15s; position: relative;
}
.optbtn[aria-pressed="true"] {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(194,161,94,0.1), rgba(194,161,94,0.04));
}
.optbtn[aria-pressed="true"] .radio {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px var(--bg-card);
}

.wizard-actions { margin-top: 30px; }
.wz-continue {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--bg); border: 0;
  padding: 16px 24px; border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  transition: all .15s;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
}
.wz-continue:hover { background: var(--accent-bright); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--accent-glow); }
.wizard-reassure {
  margin-top: 16px; text-align: center;
  font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-faint);
}

/* confirmation */
.wizard-confirm { text-align: center; padding: 16px 0 4px; }
.confirm-mark {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(109, 181, 138, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 181, 138, 0.4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--success);
}
.confirm-mark svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.wizard-confirm h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 38px); font-weight: 500; margin: 0 0 14px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.wizard-confirm h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 400; }
.wizard-confirm p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 16.5px; max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto 10px; }
.confirm-actions { margin-top: 26px; }
.confirm-actions .btn-primary { display: inline-flex; }
.wizard-confirm .confirm-meta {
  margin-top: 22px; display: inline-flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
}
.confirm-pill {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  background: var(--bg-elev); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-dim); padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.confirm-pill strong { color: var(--accent); }

/* ===== BUYERS WAITING ===== */
.buyers {
  padding: 84px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.07), transparent 65%),
    var(--bg);
}
.buyers-inner { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.buyers .kicker { justify-content: center; }
.buyers h2 { font-size: clamp(30px, 4.6vw, 50px); }
.buyers-lede {
  font-size: 18.5px; color: var(--text-dim); line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.buyers-cta { margin-top: 32px; }

/* ===== STAT STRIP / WHAT WE DO ===== */
.stats {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 64px 24px;
}
.stats-inner { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; }
.stats-heading {
  text-align: center; color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px); margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.offer-lead { text-align: center; margin: 0 auto 44px; max-width: 640px; }
.offer-lead-head {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3.4vw, 34px); color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px; line-height: 1.12;
}
.offer-lead-sub { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 16.5px; margin-top: 8px; }
.stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.stat { padding: 0 32px; border-left: 1px solid var(--border); }
.stat:first-child { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.stat-num em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 400; }
.stat-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-dim); line-height: 1.55; }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .stat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; row-gap: 36px; column-gap: 24px; }
  .stat { padding: 0; border-left: 0; }
}

/* ===== SECTIONS ===== */
.section { padding: 104px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.section-inner { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.kicker {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.kicker::before { content: ''; width: 16px; height: 1px; background: var(--accent); }
h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 58px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}
h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 400; }
.section .lede {
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  max-width: 720px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== OLD WAY VS NEW WAY (CSS only) ===== */
.compare {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.comparecard {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .comparecard { padding: 28px 24px; } }
.comparecard.old { opacity: 0.9; }
.comparecard.new {
  border-color: var(--accent-deep);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-card-2) 100%);
}
.comparecard.new::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 80% 0%, rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.06), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.compare-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.comparecard.old .compare-tag { background: rgba(155, 164, 177, 0.08); color: var(--text-faint); }
.comparecard.new .compare-tag { background: rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.12); color: var(--accent); }
.comparecard h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 22px;
  font-weight: 500; position: relative;
}
.comparecard.new h3 em { color: var(--accent); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }

/* CSS-only old-way visual */
/* CSS-only old-way visual — one lonely offer, no competition (mirrors .new-visual) */
.old-visual {
  margin-bottom: 22px; height: 188px;
  border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  padding: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 12px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.bid-row.muted .bid-label { color: var(--text-faint); }
.bid-bar.lone {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2f3742, #3a4554);
  color: var(--text-dim); box-shadow: none;
}
.bid-bar.ghost {
  background: transparent; border: 1px dashed var(--border-lite);
  color: var(--text-faint); font-weight: 600; justify-content: center; padding: 0;
}
.old-foot {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-faint); text-align: center; margin-top: 2px;
}

/* CSS-only new-way visual — competitive bids */
.new-visual {
  margin-bottom: 22px; height: 188px;
  border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  padding: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.bid-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.bid-row .bid-label {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-faint);
  width: 70px; flex-shrink: 0; text-align: right;
}
.bid-bar {
  flex: 1; height: 26px; border-radius: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-deep), var(--accent));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 0 10px; color: var(--bg); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12.5px;
  font-family: var(--mono); min-width: 60px;
}
.bid-row.best .bid-bar { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-bright)); box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(194,161,94,0.35); }
.bid-row .bid-tag {
  font-size: 9.5px; font-family: var(--mono); letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  background: rgba(109,181,138,0.15); color: var(--success);
  padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 4px; flex-shrink: 0;
}

.compare ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.compare li {
  padding: 11px 0 11px 28px; position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 14.5px;
}
.compare li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.comparecard.old li { color: var(--text-dim); }
.comparecard.old li::before {
  content: "\2715"; position: absolute; left: 2px; top: 11px;
  color: #c97b6b; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
}
.comparecard.new li { color: var(--text); }
.comparecard.new li::before {
  content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--success); font-weight: 700;
  width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(109, 181, 138, 0.15);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 10px;
}

/* sources / footnotes */
.src { color: var(--text-faint); font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; }
.src:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.compare li sup { line-height: 0; }
.sources-line {
  margin-top: 22px; font-size: 13px;
}
.sources-line a {
  color: var(--text-dim); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.sources-line a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.sources {
  margin-top: 28px; padding: 20px 22px;
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px; scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}
.sources h4 {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.sources ol { margin: 0; padding-left: 0; list-style: none; }
.sources li {
  font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-faint); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* ===== PROCESS STEPS ===== */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 12px; margin-top: 60px;
}
.step-arrow {
  align-self: center;
  color: var(--accent); font-size: 26px; line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--sans);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .step-arrow { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.step {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px 24px;
  position: relative; transition: all .25s;
}
.step:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-deep); transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 0 0 1px var(--accent-deep);
}
.step-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.25);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--accent);
}
.step-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.step-num {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 6px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.step h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 21px; margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}
.step p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-dim); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ===== SECTORS ===== */
.sectors {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px; margin-top: 52px;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .sectors { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .sectors { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.sector {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 26px 26px 22px;
  transition: all .2s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 150px;
}
.sector:hover { border-color: var(--accent-deep); background: var(--bg-card-2); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.sector-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--accent); }
.sector-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.sector-name { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 6px; font-weight: 500; }
.sector-list { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-faint); margin-top: auto; }

/* ===== TESTIMONIALS ===== */
.placeholder-banner {
  margin-top: 28px;
  background: rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.06);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.35);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-dim);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.placeholder-banner strong { color: var(--accent); }
.quotes {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .quotes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.quote {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 30px;
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 56px; color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 0.5; margin-bottom: 14px; font-style: italic; height: 28px;
}
.quote p {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.55;
  font-style: italic; margin: 0 0 24px; color: var(--text); flex: 1;
}
.quote-attr { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.quote-avatar {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-deep));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; color: var(--bg); font-size: 22px;
  overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-lite);
}
.quote-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; filter: grayscale(100%); }
/* Barbara's photo is a taller colour portrait; bias the crop up to her face (temp — Chad to match in Photoshop later). */
.quote-avatar img.av-top { object-position: center 18%; }
.quote-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; }
.quote-title { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-faint); margin-top: 1px; }
.placeholder-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-left: 8px;
}

/* ===== ILLUSTRATIVE DEAL EXAMPLES ===== */
.examples {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px; margin-top: 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .examples { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.example-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px;
  position: relative;
}
.example-card .illus-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(155, 164, 177, 0.1); color: var(--text-faint);
  padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 4px;
}
.example-sector { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 4px; padding-right: 80px; }
.example-region { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-faint); font-family: var(--mono); letter-spacing: 0.4px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.example-rows { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.example-stat .label { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-faint); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.example-stat .val { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 18px; color: var(--text); }
.example-stat .val em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 400; }

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 60px; margin-top: 32px; align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }
.faq-side { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.faq-side .lede { margin-top: 16px; }
.faq { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
.faq-item { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-q {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 21px; font-weight: 500; gap: 16px;
  width: 100%; text-align: left;
  background: transparent; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text); padding: 22px 0; font-family: var(--serif);
}
.faq-q .plus {
  color: var(--accent); width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-deep); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px; transition: transform .2s, background .2s; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-a {
  color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 15.5px;
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .4s ease, padding .4s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 320px; padding-bottom: 22px; }
.faq-item.open .plus { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--accent); color: var(--bg); }

/* ===== FINAL CTA ===== */
.finalcta {
  padding: 130px 24px; text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(194, 161, 94, 0.12), transparent 65%),
    var(--bg);
}
.finalcta-inner { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.finalcta h2 { font-size: clamp(38px, 5.6vw, 66px); margin: 0 0 24px; }
.finalcta .lede { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
.finalcta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 38px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
/* Final-CTA reuses the hero entry form; center it within the centered block. */
.finalcta-form { margin: 38px auto 0; }
.btn-primary, .btn-secondary {
  padding: 16px 30px; border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  transition: all .15s; cursor: pointer; border: 0; font-family: var(--sans);
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--accent); color: var(--bg); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--accent-bright); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--accent-glow); }
.btn-secondary { background: transparent; color: var(--text); border: 1px solid var(--border-lite); }
.btn-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
footer { padding: 60px 24px 32px; background: #07090c; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.footer-inner { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; }
.footer-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .footer-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.footer-brand { text-align: center; }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--text-faint); font-size: 13px; margin: 18px auto 0; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 9px; }
.footer-col a { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 14px; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 52px; padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-faint);
  font-family: var(--mono); letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.footer-disclaimer { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 24px auto 0; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--text-faint); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ===== BID CHART (v3) — one clear "more bidders, higher price" graphic ===== */
/* Replaces the two confusing bid-bar visuals from v2. */
.bidchart {
  margin: 56px 0 12px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 34px 24px;
  /* Full width: spans the section, so the two compare cards below line up with its left/right edges. */
  width: 100%;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .bidchart { padding: 22px 18px 18px; } }
.bidchart-cap {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.bidchart-title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px; color: var(--text);
}
.bidchart .illus-tag {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(155, 164, 177, 0.1); color: var(--text-faint);
  padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 4px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.bidchart-svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.bidchart-note {
  margin: 12px 0 0; font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-faint);
  line-height: 1.55; font-family: var(--mono); letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.bidchart-note .src { color: var(--text-faint); }


/* ==========================================================================
   Stage 0 corporate site — interior pages (About / Contact / For buyers / legal)
   Reuses the v3 tokens + nav/section/footer. Added for the multi-page site.
   ========================================================================== */

/* compact hero for interior pages (no video) */
.page-hero {
  padding: 128px 24px 60px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% -10%, rgba(194,161,94,0.12), transparent 62%),
    var(--bg-2);
}
.page-hero-inner { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero .kicker { justify-content: center; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.8px;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5.2vw, 58px); line-height: 1.05; margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.page-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 400; }
.page-hero .lede { font-size: 19px; color: var(--text-dim); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* founders (About) */
.founders { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 46px; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .founders { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.founder {
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 32px 28px; text-align: center;
}
.founder .f-avatar {
  width: 74px; height: 74px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-deep));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 24px; color: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border-lite);
}
.founder .f-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: grayscale(100%); }
.founder h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 21px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.founder .role { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin: 0 0 12px; }
.founder .bio { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-dim); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* narrative prose block (About) */
.prose { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.prose p { font-size: 17.5px; color: var(--text-dim); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 20px; }
.prose p strong { color: var(--text); }

/* forms (Contact / For buyers) — reuses .field + .wz-input + .wz-select */
.form-card {
  max-width: 560px; margin: 40px auto 0; background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-lite); border-radius: 18px; padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); text-align: left;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .form-card { padding: 26px 20px; } }
.form-actions { margin-top: 26px; }
.form-reassure { margin-top: 16px; text-align: center; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-faint); }
.contact-meta { text-align: center; margin-top: 26px; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 15px; }
.contact-meta a { color: var(--accent); }

/* legal / doc pages */
.doc-main { padding: 64px 24px 96px; }
.doc { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
.doc .back-link { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: var(--text-dim); }
.doc .back-link:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.doc h1 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(32px, 4.6vw, 46px); letter-spacing: -0.6px; margin: 20px 0 6px; }
.doc-meta { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: var(--text-faint); margin: 0 0 28px; }
.doc h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 22px; margin: 34px 0 10px; color: var(--text); }
.doc p, .doc li { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-dim); line-height: 1.7; }
.doc p { margin: 0 0 14px; }
.doc ul { margin: 0 0 14px; padding-left: 22px; }
.doc li { margin-bottom: 7px; }
.doc a { color: var(--accent); }
.draft-banner {
  background: rgba(194,161,94,0.08); border: 1px dashed var(--accent-deep);
  color: var(--accent); padding: 11px 16px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 26px; font-family: var(--mono); letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.placeholder { color: var(--accent); background: rgba(194,161,94,0.1); padding: 0 5px; border-radius: 3px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.92em; }