/* ============================================================
   Technical knowledge blog — main stylesheet
   Light / dark via [data-theme] on <html>.
   ============================================================ */

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

:root {
    --font-sans: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Consolas, monospace;

    --bg: #f6f7f9;
    --surface: #ffffff;
    --surface-2: #eef1f5;
    --surface-3: #e4e8ef;
    --border: #e2e6ec;
    --text: #18202e;
    --text-soft: #3c4657;
    --muted: #667085;
    --accent: #2563eb;
    --accent-strong: #1d4ed8;
    --accent-soft: #e8effc;
    --on-accent: #ffffff;
    --success: #15803d;
    --danger: #dc2626;
    --warning: #b45309;

    --radius: 12px;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(16, 24, 40, .06), 0 1px 3px rgba(16, 24, 40, .08);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 24, 40, .08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(16, 24, 40, .12);

    /* syntax colours (light) */
    --tok-keyword: #a626a4;
    --tok-string: #01804a;
    --tok-number: #986801;
    --tok-comment: #6b7c93;
    --tok-title: #4078f2;
    --tok-attr: #005cc5;
    --tok-builtin: #c18401;
    --tok-punct: #383a42;

    --max-width: 1180px;
    --max-read: 760px;
}

html[data-theme="dark"] {
    --bg: #0d1117;
    --surface: #131a24;
    --surface-2: #1b2432;
    --surface-3: #26303f;
    --border: #2a3442;
    --text: #e4e9f0;
    --text-soft: #b9c2cf;
    --muted: #8b97a8;
    --accent: #4c8dff;
    --accent-strong: #3b82f6;
    --accent-soft: rgba(76, 141, 255, .14);
    --on-accent: #ffffff;
    --success: #34d399;
    --danger: #f87171;
    --warning: #f59e0b;

    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
    --shadow-lg: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);

    --tok-keyword: #ff7b72;
    --tok-string: #a5d6ff;
    --tok-number: #79c0ff;
    --tok-comment: #8b949e;
    --tok-title: #d2a8ff;
    --tok-attr: #79c0ff;
    --tok-builtin: #ffa657;
    --tok-punct: #c9d1d9;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--bg);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--accent-strong); }
button { font-family: inherit; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0 0 .6em;
}
::selection { background: var(--accent); color: var(--on-accent); }

.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }
.container.narrow { max-width: var(--max-read); }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.spacer { flex: 1; }
.hide-sm { }

/* ----------------------------- alerts ----------------------------- */
.flash-area { margin-top: 20px; }
.alert {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 12px 40px 12px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: .94rem;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.alert-success { background: rgba(22, 163, 74, .1); color: var(--success); border-color: rgba(22, 163, 74, .25); }
.alert-error   { background: rgba(220, 38, 38, .1); color: var(--danger); border-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, .25); }
.alert-close { position: absolute; right: 8px; top: 8px; border: 0; background: none; font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer; color: inherit; opacity: .6; }
/* ----------------------------- buttons ----------------------------- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: .62rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;
    cursor: pointer; transition: background .18s, border-color .18s, color .18s, transform .06s;
    text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn-primary { background: var(--accent); color: var(--on-accent); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--accent-strong); color: var(--on-accent); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; border-color: var(--border); color: var(--text-soft); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.btn-sm { padding: .42rem .8rem; font-size: .85rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: .8rem 1.6rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.btn i { font-size: .9em; }

.icon-btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--surface);
    color: var(--text-soft);
    cursor: pointer; transition: border-color .18s, color .18s;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.icon-btn:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.icon-btn-sm { width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: .85rem; border-radius: 8px; }

/* ----------------------------- forms ----------------------------- */
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 0; min-width: 0; }
.field label { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-soft); }
.field .req { color: var(--danger); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
    font-family: inherit; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--text);
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: .6rem .8rem;
    width: 100%;
    transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s;
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
    outline: none; border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-soft);
}
.field-hint { margin: 4px 0 0; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.field-challenge {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.field-challenge label {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; margin: 0;
    font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-soft);
}
.field-challenge label i { color: var(--accent); font-size: .8rem; }
.field-challenge input {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
    width: 64px; max-width: 64px; padding: .38rem .5rem; text-align: center;
}
.field-with-icon { position: relative; }
.field-with-icon > i { position: absolute; left: 12px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; pointer-events: none; }
.field-with-icon input { padding-left: 34px; }
.stack-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.check-line { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); cursor: pointer; margin-top: 8px; }
.check-line input { width: auto; }
.hp-field { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; opacity: 0; height: 0; width: 0; }
.file-btn input[type="file"] { display: none; }

/* ----------------------------- cards/grid ----------------------------- */
.card {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* ----------------------------- chips / badges ----------------------------- */
.chip {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 4px 11px;
    background: var(--surface-2);
    color: var(--text-soft);
}
.chip-category { background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent); }
.chip-category:hover { color: var(--accent-strong); }
.badge {
    display: inline-block; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 999px; text-transform: capitalize;
    background: var(--surface-3); color: var(--text-soft);
}
.badge-green { background: rgba(22, 163, 74, .14); color: var(--success); }
.badge-amber { background: rgba(217, 119, 6, .15); color: var(--warning); }
.badge-red   { background: rgba(220, 38, 38, .14); color: var(--danger); }
.badge-count { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.count-badge { display: inline-block; min-width: 26px; text-align: center; font-size: .8rem; background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent); border-radius: 999px; vertical-align: middle; }

/* ----------------------------- empty / misc ----------------------------- */
.empty-state {
    text-align: center; padding: 60px 20px;
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px dashed var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius); color: var(--muted);
}
.empty-state i { font-size: 2.2rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 12px; opacity: .6; }
.empty-state h3 { color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.empty-actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 18px; }

.section { padding: 64px 0; }
.section-alt { background: var(--surface); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.section-topless { padding-top: 40px; }
.section-head {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 30px; text-align: center;
}
.section-kicker { text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--accent); margin: 0 0 6px; }
.section-title { margin: 0; font-size: 1.7rem; }
.section-head .section-title {
    position: relative; padding-bottom: 14px; max-width: 900px;
}
.section-head .section-title::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 54px; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #7c3aed);
}
.section-head > .section-link { margin: 0; }
.section-link { font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; }
/* ----------------------------- header ----------------------------- */
.site-header {
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 60;
    background: var(--bg);
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 82%, transparent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; height: 68px; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--text); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.12rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.brand:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.brand-mark {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 9px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #7c3aed);
    color: #fff; font-size: .95rem;
}
.brand-text { white-space: nowrap; }
.brand-footer { color: var(--text); }

.main-nav { margin-left: auto; }
.nav-list { display: flex; gap: 4px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-link {
    display: inline-block; padding: 8px 13px; border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--text-soft); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
    transition: background .15s, color .15s;
}
.nav-link:hover { background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--text); }
.nav-link.is-active { color: var(--accent); }
.nav-link.is-active::after { content: ""; display: block; height: 2px; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 2px; margin-top: 4px; }
.nav-link.nav-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #7c3aed);
    color: #fff; padding: 9px 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, .30);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link.nav-cta:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-strong), #6d28d9); color: #fff; }
.nav-link.nav-cta.is-active { color: #fff; }
.nav-link.nav-cta.is-active::after { display: none; }

.header-tools { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; }
.nav-search-mobile { display: none; }

/* search overlay */
.search-overlay {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--surface);
    padding: 18px 0 14px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.search-overlay[hidden] { display: none; }
.search-form { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; position: relative; }
.search-form-icon { position: absolute; left: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.search-form input[type="search"] {
    flex: 1; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px;
    padding: .8rem 1rem .8rem 40px; font-size: 1rem; background: var(--bg); color: var(--text);
}
.search-form input[type="search"]:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset: -1px; }
.search-hint { margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ----------------------------- article cards ----------------------------- */
.article-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden; transition: transform .18s, box-shadow .18s, border-color .18s; }
.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 30%, var(--border)); }
.card-media { display: block; aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface-2); }
.card-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .3s ease; }
.article-card:hover .card-media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.card-media-fallback { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: var(--muted); font-size: 2rem; }
.card-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; padding: 18px 20px 20px; flex: 1; }
.card-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.card-meta-text { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .8rem; }
.meta-date, .meta-read { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.card-title { font-size: 1.12rem; margin: 2px 0 0; line-height: 1.4; }
.card-title a { color: var(--text); }
.card-title a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.card-excerpt { color: var(--muted); font-size: .93rem; margin: 0 0 4px; flex: 1; }
.card-link { font-weight: 700; font-size: .88rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.card-link i { transition: transform .18s; }
.card-link:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ----------------------------- footer ----------------------------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--surface); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin-top: 40px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 56px 20px 40px; }
.footer-col p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; margin: 14px 0; max-width: 360px; }
.footer-title { font-size: .9rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-links { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-links a { color: var(--muted); font-size: .93rem; display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-links i { font-size: .6rem; color: var(--accent); }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px; }
.social-link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--muted); font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all .15s;
}
.social-link:hover { color: #fff; background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 18px 0; }
.footer-bottom-inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; color: var(--muted); font-size: .84rem; }
.footer-bottom-inner p { margin: 0; }

.back-to-top {
    position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 50;
    width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--surface); color: var(--text-soft);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); cursor: pointer; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s;
}
.back-to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.back-to-top:hover { color: var(--accent); }
/* ----------------------------- page heads ----------------------------- */
.page-head { padding: 52px 0 10px; }
.page-title { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 6px; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.page-lead { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.04rem; margin: 0 0 22px; max-width: 640px; }
.btn-back { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.filter-bar { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; margin: 18px 0 4px; }
.field-grow { flex: 1; min-width: 200px; }

/* ----------------------------- hero (home) ----------------------------- */
.hero { padding: 76px 0 40px; }
.hero-inner { max-width: 820px; }

/* ============================================================
   Hero — cinematic ambient light + faint technical grid
   ============================================================ */
:root {
    --hero-glow-a: rgba(37, 99, 235, .22);
    --hero-glow-b: rgba(124, 58, 237, .18);
    --hero-cyan: rgba(56, 189, 248, .12);
    --hero-grid-line: rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
    --hero-tint: rgba(37, 99, 235, .05);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] {
    --hero-glow-a: rgba(59, 130, 246, .30);
    --hero-glow-b: rgba(139, 92, 246, .26);
    --hero-cyan: rgba(56, 189, 248, .18);
    --hero-grid-line: rgba(148, 163, 184, .11);
    --hero-tint: rgba(59, 130, 246, .08);
}

.hero { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.hero::before,
.hero::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
/* ambient light — larger drifting glows + a soft theme tint */
.hero::before {
    background:
        radial-gradient(80% 62% at 12% 12%, var(--hero-glow-a), transparent 64%),
        radial-gradient(85% 65% at 86% 80%, var(--hero-glow-b), transparent 66%),
        radial-gradient(55% 45% at 70% 12%, var(--hero-cyan), transparent 62%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--hero-tint), transparent 75%);
    animation: heroGlow 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    will-change: transform;
}
@keyframes heroGlow {
    0%   { transform: translate3d(-3%, -2%, 0) scale(1); }
    45%  { transform: translate3d(4%, 3%, 0) scale(1.15); }
    70%  { transform: translate3d(2%, 4%, 0) scale(1.06); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-4%, 2%, 0) scale(1.18); }
}
/* faint blueprint grid, fading at the edges */
.hero::after {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, var(--hero-grid-line) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--hero-grid-line) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 28%, transparent 80%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 28%, transparent 80%);
    animation: heroGridPan 60s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes heroGridPan {
    from { background-position: 0 0; }
    to   { background-position: 60px 60px; }
}

/* hero topology canvas */
.hero .hero-network {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .85;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero::before, .hero::after { animation: none; }
}

.hero-eyebrow { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; }
.hero-eyebrow-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); display: inline-block; animation: pulse 2.4s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: .35; } }
.hero-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.2vw, 3.3rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.035em; line-height: 1.12; margin: 16px 0; }
.hero-sub { font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 2vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--muted); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 0 26px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.hero-search { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; position: relative; max-width: 560px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px; padding: 6px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.hero-search i { color: var(--muted); padding-left: 10px; }
.hero-search input { flex: 1; border: 0; background: none; color: var(--text); font-size: 1rem; padding: 8px 4px; outline: none; }
.hero-search-page { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* ----------------------------- category cards ----------------------------- */
.cat-card {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px; color: var(--text-soft);
    transition: transform .16s, box-shadow .16s, border-color .16s;
}
.cat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--text); }
.cat-card-icon {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.cat-card-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text); }
.cat-card-count { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.cat-card-desc { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--muted); }
.cats-grid-lg .cat-card { padding: 26px; }

/* about teaser (home) */
.about-teaser { display: flex; gap: 30px; padding: 34px; align-items: center; }
.about-teaser-img { width: 132px; height: 132px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0; border: 3px solid var(--accent-soft); }
.about-teaser-body p:not(.section-kicker) { color: var(--muted); }

/* ----------------------------- pagination ----------------------------- */
.pagination { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin: 44px 0 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.page-btn {
    min-width: 38px; height: 38px; padding: 0 12px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--surface); color: var(--text-soft); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem;
    transition: all .15s;
}
.page-btn:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.page-btn.is-current { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.page-ellipsis { color: var(--muted); }
/* ----------------------------- article page ----------------------------- */
.preview-bar {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    background: var(--warning); color: #fff; padding: 10px 22px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem;
}
.preview-bar .btn-ghost { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); color: #fff; }
.preview-bar .btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); color: #fff; }

.article-wrap { padding-top: 48px; }
.article-head { max-width: var(--max-read); margin: 0 auto 26px; text-align: left; }
.article-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.6vw, 2.7rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.2; margin: 16px 0 10px; }
.article-dek { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.article-meta-row { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; margin-top: 18px; }
.meta-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.meta-item i { color: var(--accent); }

.article-hero-figure { max-width: var(--max-read); margin: 0 auto 40px; }
.article-hero-img { width: 100%; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.article-layout {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 250px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 44px; max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto;
}
.article-main { min-width: 0; max-width: var(--max-read); }
.article-toc { position: sticky; top: 92px; align-self: start; }
.toc-card { padding: 18px; }
.toc-title { margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
#tocNav a { display: block; padding: 5px 0 5px 12px; font-size: .86rem; color: var(--muted); border-left: 2px solid var(--border); line-height: 1.45; }
#tocNav a:hover { color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }
#tocNav .toc-h3 { padding-left: 24px; font-size: .82rem; }
.article-toc.is-empty { display: none; }

.share-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.share-label { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--muted); margin-right: 4px; }
.share-link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--surface); color: var(--text-soft); cursor: pointer;
}
.share-link:hover { color: #fff; background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }
.share-link.is-copied { color: #fff; background: var(--success); border-color: var(--success); }
/* ----------------------------- prose ----------------------------- */
.prose { font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--text); overflow-wrap: break-word; }
.prose > *:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.prose h2, .prose h3, .prose h4 { scroll-margin-top: 96px; margin-top: 2em; }
.prose h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.prose h2 { padding-bottom: .4em; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.prose p { margin: 1.1em 0; }
.prose a { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, transparent); }
.prose ul, .prose ol { margin: 1.1em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; }
.prose li { margin: .35em 0; }
.prose ul li::marker { color: var(--accent); }
.prose img { border-radius: 12px; display: block; margin: 1.6em auto; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.prose figure { margin: 1.8em 0; }
.prose figure figcaption { text-align: center; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; }
.prose blockquote {
    margin: 1.6em 0; padding: .4em 1.3em;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    background: var(--accent-soft);
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    color: var(--text-soft);
}
.prose blockquote p { margin: .6em 0; }
.prose code:not(pre code) {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .88em;
    background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--accent);
    border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px;
    padding: .12em .38em;
}
.prose hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin: 2em auto; }
.prose table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.6em 0; font-size: .95rem; }
.prose th, .prose td { border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: .55em .8em; text-align: left; }
.prose th { background: var(--surface-2); font-weight: 700; }
.prose tr:nth-child(even) td { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface-2) 45%, transparent); }

/* video embeds */
.video-embed { margin: 1.8em auto; max-width: 760px; }
.video-embed-frame { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.video-embed-frame iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }

/* ----------------------------- code blocks ----------------------------- */
.code-block { margin: 1.6em 0; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.code-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 8px 14px; background: var(--surface-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.code-lang { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; color: var(--muted); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.code-lang i { color: var(--accent); }
.copy-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; border: 0; background: none; color: var(--muted); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 6px; }
.copy-btn:hover { color: var(--accent); background: var(--surface-3); }
.copy-btn.is-copied { color: var(--success); }
.code-block pre { margin: 0; padding: 16px 18px; overflow-x: auto; background: var(--surface); }
.code-block code { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text); background: none; padding: 0; }

/* highlight.js tokens (theme aware) */
.hljs-keyword, .hljs-selector-tag, .hljs-doctag, .hljs-template-tag { color: var(--tok-keyword); }
.hljs-string, .hljs-regexp, .hljs-addition, .hljs-attribute, .hljs-selector-attr, .hljs-selector-pseudo { color: var(--tok-string); }
.hljs-number, .hljs-literal { color: var(--tok-number); }
.hljs-comment, .hljs-quote { color: var(--tok-comment); font-style: italic; }
.hljs-title, .hljs-title.class_, .hljs-title.function_ { color: var(--tok-title); }
.hljs-attr, .hljs-variable, .hljs-params { color: var(--tok-attr); }
.hljs-built_in, .hljs-type, .hljs-symbol { color: var(--tok-builtin); }
.hljs-meta, .hljs-punctuation, .hljs-operator, .hljs-bullet, .hljs-link, .hljs-section, .hljs-emphasis { color: var(--tok-punct); }
.hljs-name, .hljs-tag { color: var(--tok-keyword); }
/* ----------------------------- comments ----------------------------- */
.comments-section { background: var(--surface); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin-top: 30px; }
.comment-list { list-style: none; margin: 26px 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.comment-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; }
.comment-avatar {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.comment-content { flex: 1; background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 18px; }
.comment-meta { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.comment-meta time { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); }
.comment-content p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-soft); }
.comments-empty { color: var(--muted); margin: 20px 0; }
.comment-form-card { padding: 26px; margin-top: 34px; }
.comment-form-card .aside-title { margin: 0 0 4px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.comment-note { margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: .86rem; color: var(--muted); }
.comment-form-card .stack-form > * { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.comment-form-card .grid { gap: 14px; }

/* ----------------------------- category / about pages ----------------------------- */
.cat-head { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: center; }
.cat-head-icon {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 16px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.7rem;
}
.cat-count { margin-top: -12px; }

.about-head { display: flex; gap: 32px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 24px 0 8px; }
.about-portrait { width: 160px; height: 160px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 4px solid var(--accent-soft); }
.about-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 300px; gap: 44px; align-items: start; }
.about-main .prose { max-width: var(--max-read); }
.about-aside { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; position: sticky; top: 92px; }
.aside-card { padding: 20px; }
.aside-title { margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 1.02rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; }
.aside-title i { color: var(--accent); }
.tag-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.tag {
    background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--text-soft);
    font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 500; border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 11px;
}
.skills-bars { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; color: var(--text-soft); font-size: .92rem; }
.skills-bars li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.skills-bars li::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--accent); }
.connect-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.connect-list a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 7px 4px; border-radius: 8px; color: var(--text-soft); font-size: .93rem; }
.connect-list a:hover { color: var(--accent); background: var(--accent-soft); }
.connect-list a i { width: 20px; text-align: center; color: var(--accent); }

/* ----------------------------- error page ----------------------------- */
.error-page { padding: 90px 0; }
.error-page-inner { text-align: center; max-width: 560px; }
.error-code { font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #7c3aed); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; display: block; line-height: 1.1; }
.error-icon { color: var(--muted); font-size: 2rem; margin: 14px 0 4px; }
.error-actions { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
/* ----------------------------- responsive ----------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .article-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .article-toc { display: none; }
    .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .about-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .about-aside { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .hide-sm { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
    .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
    .header-inner { position: relative; }
    .main-nav {
        position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto auto; z-index: 95;
        width: min(320px, 85vw); height: 100vh; margin: 0;
        background: var(--surface); border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
        transform: translateX(102%); transition: transform .24s ease;
        padding: 24px; overflow-y: auto; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    }
    body.nav-open .main-nav { transform: translateX(0); }
    body.nav-open::before {
        content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 90;
        background: rgba(10, 14, 22, .45); backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    }
    .nav-list { flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
    .nav-link { padding: 11px 12px; font-size: 1rem; }
    .nav-link.nav-cta { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
    .nav-link.is-active::after { display: none; }
    .nav-search-mobile { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 18px; }
    .nav-search-mobile input {
        flex: 1; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px;
        padding: .6rem .8rem; background: var(--bg); color: var(--text); font-size: .95rem;
    }
    .site-header { position: relative; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .container { padding: 0 16px; }
    .hero { padding: 56px 0 24px; }
    .section { padding: 44px 0; }
    .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .article-head, .article-hero-figure { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 26px; }
    .about-teaser { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 24px; }
    .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .hero-search { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .hero-search .btn { width: 100%; }
    .filter-bar .btn { width: 100%; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Personal brand components (positioning update)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-kicker { margin: -2px 0 10px; font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(.95rem, 1.7vw, 1.08rem); color: var(--accent); }
.about-teaser-title { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; margin: -2px 0 10px; font-size: .98rem; }

/* "What I write about" strip */
.grid-5 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.write-card {
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .16s, border-color .16s, box-shadow .16s;
}
.write-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.write-icon {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 11px; margin-bottom: 12px;
    background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.write-card h3 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.write-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .85rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* footer identity + disclaimer */
.footer-author { font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text-soft); margin: 8px 0 12px !important; }
.footer-author strong { color: var(--text); display: block; }
.footer-disclaimer { text-align: center; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 14px auto 0 !important; max-width: 780px; }

/* article author card */
.author-card { display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 22px; margin-top: 34px; align-items: flex-start; }
.author-card-img { width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0; border: 3px solid var(--accent-soft); }
.author-card-body { min-width: 0; }
.author-kicker {
    text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em;
    color: var(--accent); margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.author-name { margin: 0 0 2px; font-size: 1.18rem; }
.author-title { margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; font-size: .94rem; }
.author-bio { margin: 0 0 14px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .94rem; }
.author-actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* follow strip */
.article-follow-section { padding-top: 10px; }
.article-follow-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; padding: 22px 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.article-follow-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 13px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.article-follow-text { flex: 1; min-width: 240px; }
.article-follow-text .section-kicker { margin-bottom: 2px; }
.article-follow-title { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.article-follow-text p:last-child { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .94rem; }
.article-follow-actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* about page */
.focus-band {
    display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--accent-soft), transparent 70%);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 22%, var(--border));
    border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px 26px;
}
.focus-band-icon {
    width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.focus-band .section-kicker { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.focus-statement { margin: 0; font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.55; }
.about-main .prose { max-width: var(--max-read); margin: 0 auto; }
.about-block { margin-top: 34px; padding-top: 6px; max-width: var(--max-read); }
.about-block .aside-title { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.about-share-text { color: var(--text-soft); margin: 0; max-width: var(--max-read); }
.check-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.check-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 28px; color: var(--text-soft); }
.check-list li::before {
    content: "\2713"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2px;
    width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent);
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.tag-list-lg .tag { padding: 6px 14px; font-size: .9rem; }
.about-disclaimer {
    margin: 36px auto 0; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--muted); font-size: .84rem; max-width: var(--max-read);
}
.about-disclaimer i { color: var(--accent); margin-right: 4px; }

/* responsive for brand components */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .grid-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .grid-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .author-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
    .author-actions, .article-follow-actions { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 460px) {
    .grid-5 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .article-follow-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .focus-band { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Professional practice homepage
   ============================================================ */
.hero-domains {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .95rem; color: var(--accent);
    margin: 0 0 14px; letter-spacing: .01em;
}

.credibility-strip {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--surface);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
}
.credibility-track {
    display: flex; width: max-content;
    animation: credibilityScroll 46s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}
.credibility-strip:hover .credibility-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.credibility-group { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 14px 16px 0; }
.credibility-chip {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; white-space: nowrap;
    font-weight: 600; font-size: .93rem; color: var(--text-soft);
    background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 16px;
}
.credibility-chip i { color: var(--accent); font-size: .9rem; }
.credibility-strip--links .credibility-chip {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color .15s, color .15s, background .15s, transform .15s;
}
.credibility-strip--links .credibility-chip:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--accent-soft);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.credibility-strip--links .credibility-chip:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}
@keyframes credibilityScroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .credibility-track { animation: none; }
    .credibility-group[aria-hidden="true"] { display: none; }
}

.special-grid { align-items: stretch; }
.special-card {
    display: block; text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform .16s, border-color .16s, box-shadow .16s;
}
.special-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.special-icon {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; margin-bottom: 14px;
    background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.special-card h3 { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 1.06rem; }
.special-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.special-more {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 12px;
    color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; font-size: .84rem;
}
.special-more i { transition: transform .16s; }
.special-card:hover .special-more i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* specialization page */
.breadcrumbs { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--text-soft); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.breadcrumbs i { font-size: .7rem; opacity: .7; }
.specialty-hero { padding-bottom: 8px; }
.specialty-icon {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 18px; margin-bottom: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #7c3aed); color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.55rem; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, .30);
}
.specialty-body { padding-top: 14px; }
.specialty-layout {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(260px, 1fr);
    gap: 30px; align-items: start;
}
.specialty-highlights, .specialty-services { padding: 20px 22px; }
.specialty-highlights h3, .specialty-services h3 {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.specialty-highlights h3 i, .specialty-services h3 i { color: var(--accent); }
.specialty-services { margin-top: 20px; }
.specialty-service-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.specialty-service-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--text-soft); }
.specialty-service-icon {
    flex: 0 0 30px; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 9px;
    background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .82rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .specialty-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; }
}

.problems-grid { align-items: stretch; }
.problem-card {
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.problem-card .quote { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.45; }
.problem-card h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.problem-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; }

.stack-intro { max-width: 760px; color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 auto 30px; text-align: center; }
.stack-diagram {
    list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 16px; align-items: stretch;
}
.stack-layer {
    position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px;
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px 17px 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform .16s, border-color .16s, box-shadow .16s;
}
.stack-layer:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.stack-layer::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 14px; right: 14px;
    height: 3px; border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #7c3aed);
    opacity: .9;
}
.stack-top {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.stack-num {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent);
    font-size: .8rem; background: var(--accent-soft);
    border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 10px;
}
.stack-icon {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; flex: 0 0 42px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #7c3aed);
    color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, .25);
}
.stack-label { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.stack-desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: .86rem; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
    .stack-diagram { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .stack-diagram { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.method-band {
    margin-top: 34px; padding: 26px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.method-band h3 {
    position: relative; margin: 0 0 26px; text-align: center;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}
.method-band h3::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 48px; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #7c3aed);
}
.method-steps { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.method-steps li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--text-soft);
    border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 16px 8px 8px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
}
.method-steps li span {
    background: var(--accent); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-mono);
    border-radius: 50%; width: 28px; height: 28px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .75rem;
}
.method-note { color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; margin: 16px 0 0; }

/* engagements: free intro call + process flow */
.engagement-trust { max-width: 760px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; margin: 12px auto 0; text-align: center; }

.intro-call {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--accent-soft), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-soft) 45%, var(--surface)));
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 28%, transparent);
}
.intro-call-icon {
    flex: 0 0 52px; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #7c3aed);
    color: #fff; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, .32);
    animation: callShake 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes callShake {
    0%, 82%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    86%, 94%      { transform: rotate(-13deg); }
    90%, 98%      { transform: rotate(11deg); }
}
.intro-call-body { flex: 1 1 280px; min-width: 240px; }
.intro-call-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    background: #fcd34d; color: #7c2d12;
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em;
    border-radius: 999px; padding: 3px 10px;
}
.intro-call-text { margin: 8px 0 0; color: var(--text-soft); font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.intro-call-text strong { color: var(--text); }
.intro-call > .btn-cta { flex: 0 0 auto; }

.btn-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #7c3aed);
    color: var(--on-accent); font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 99, 235, .35);
    animation: ctaPulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}
.btn-cta:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-strong), #6d28d9); color: var(--on-accent); }
@keyframes ctaPulse {
    0%      { box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 99, 235, .35), 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, .40); }
    70%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 99, 235, .35), 0 0 0 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0); }
}

.flow {
    position: relative; display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 26px 10px; margin: 34px 4px 6px;
}
.flow::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: 23px; left: 9%; right: 9%;
    height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border) 4%, var(--border) 80%, var(--accent));
    opacity: .7;
}
.flow-step {
    position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-align: center;
}
.flow-num {
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    width: 46px; height: 46px; flex: 0 0 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--surface); color: var(--accent);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px var(--surface), 0 6px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, .10);
}
.flow-step-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.flow-step-text strong { color: var(--text); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.flow-step-text small { color: var(--muted); font-size: .78rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.flow-continue {
    max-width: 620px; margin: 20px auto 0;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 12px 10px 10px;
    background: var(--accent-soft);
    border: 1px dashed color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, transparent);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--text-soft); font-size: .9rem; text-align: left;
}
.flow-continue strong { color: var(--accent); }
.flow-continue-icon {
    flex: 0 0 38px; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #7c3aed);
    color: #fff; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, .30);
}
.flow-continue-icon i { font-size: 1rem; animation: flowSpin 9s linear infinite; }
@keyframes flowSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; margin: 22px 0 0; }
    .flow::before { display: none; }
    .flow-step {
        flex-direction: row; align-items: center;
        text-align: left; gap: 14px;
        background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
        border-radius: 12px; padding: 10px 16px;
    }
    .flow-num {
        flex: 0 0 38px; width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: .85rem;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--surface-2);
    }
    .flow-step-text { gap: 2px; }
    .flow-step-text strong { font-size: .92rem; }
    .flow-continue { margin: 18px 0 0; border-radius: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
    .intro-call { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 18px 16px; }
    .intro-call-body { min-width: 0; }
    .intro-call .btn-cta { width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .btn-cta { white-space: normal; }
}

/* journey timeline */
.journey-list {
    list-style: none; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0;
    position: relative; max-width: 920px;
    counter-reset: journey;
}
.journey-list::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 4px; bottom: 6px;
    width: 2px; transform: translateX(-1px);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--accent) 12%, var(--accent) 88%, transparent);
    opacity: .55;
}
.journey-item {
    counter-increment: journey;
    position: relative; width: 50%;
    padding: 0 46px 32px 0;
}
.journey-item:nth-child(even) { margin-left: 50%; padding: 0 0 32px 46px; }
.journey-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.journey-dot {
    position: absolute; top: 16px; left: calc(50% - 15px); z-index: 2;
    width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #7c3aed);
    color: #fff; border: 3px solid var(--bg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-soft), 0 6px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, .25);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.journey-dot::after { content: counter(journey, decimal-leading-zero); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: .7rem; }
.journey-card { position: relative; padding: 18px 20px; }
.journey-card::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 14px; right: 14px;
    height: 3px; border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #7c3aed);
    opacity: .9;
}
.journey-card .chip { background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }
.journey-card h3 { margin: 8px 0 5px; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.journey-card p { margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--text-soft); }
.journey-tech { color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .journey-list::before { left: 15px; transform: none; }
    .journey-item, .journey-item:nth-child(even) {
        width: 100%; margin-left: 0;
        padding: 0 0 26px 56px;
    }
    .journey-dot { left: 0; top: 16px; }
    .about-main .journey-list { margin-top: 6px; }
}

.contact-band { background: var(--surface); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 64px 0; text-align: center; }
.contact-band-inner { max-width: 680px; }
.contact-band h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.contact-band p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 auto 24px; }
.contact-band .hero-actions { justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 0; }

.audience-grid { margin-top: 6px; }

/* case studies */
.case-grid { align-items: stretch; }
.case-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden; transition: transform .16s, box-shadow .16s, border-color .16s; }
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 30%, var(--border)); }
.case-card-media { display: block; aspect-ratio: 16/8; overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface-2); }
.case-card-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.case-card-media-empty { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--accent); font-size: 2rem; background: var(--accent-soft); }
.case-card-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; padding: 18px 20px 20px; flex: 1; }
.case-card-title { font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--text); }
.case-card-sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: .93rem; flex: 1; }
.case-card-body .card-link { margin-top: 4px; }

/* case study page */
.case-story { padding-top: 10px; }
.case-section { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.case-section h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding-bottom: .35em; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.case-section h2 i { color: var(--accent); font-size: .85em; }
.case-section .prose { color: var(--text-soft); }

/* featured grid on home */
.featured-grid { align-items: stretch; }

/* speaking */
.speaking-card { padding: 22px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.speaking-card h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.speaking-event { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; margin: 0; }
.speaking-card .muted { margin: 0; flex: 1; }
.speaking-card .card-link { margin-top: 6px; }

/* testimonials */
.testimonial-card { padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; }
.testimonial-text { margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text-soft); }
.testimonial-author { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 14px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.testimonial-author small { display: block; }

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .stack-layer { grid-template-columns: 44px 40px 1fr; }
    .stack-desc { grid-column: 3; padding-left: 84px; }
    .special-grid.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .featured-grid.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .stack-layer { grid-template-columns: 34px 40px 1fr; }
    .stack-label { font-size: .95rem; }
    .special-grid.grid-4, .featured-grid.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.credential-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 8px 20px; max-width: var(--max-read); }
.credential-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; color: var(--text-soft); font-size: .95rem; }
.credential-list i { color: var(--accent); margin-top: 4px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .credential-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Uploaded brand logo inside the square brand mark (header/footer/admin/login) */
.brand-mark .brand-logo-img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; border-radius: inherit; }

/* Settings previews */
.brand-settings-img {
    width: 96px; height: 96px; object-fit: contain;
    border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--surface-2); padding: 10px; box-sizing: border-box;
}
.brand-settings-fav { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 12px; padding: 4px; }
.brand-settings-placeholder {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.5rem; padding: 0;
}
.branding-grid { gap: 22px; }












