  :root{
    --bg:            #0a0a09;
    --bg-panel:      #131110;
    --charcoal:      #1c1a17;
    --hairline:      rgba(201,164,104,0.16);
    --hairline-soft: rgba(237,233,224,0.08);
    --white:         #ede9e0;
    --white-dim:     #a9a49b;
    --white-faint:   #6f6a62;
    --gold:          #c9a468;
    --gold-bright:   #e6c586;
    --gold-dim:      #8a6f45;
    --serif: 'Fraunces', 'Iowan Old Style', serif;
    --sans:  'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --mono:  'IBM Plex Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;
    --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  }

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

  html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; background:var(--bg); }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
    *{ animation-duration:0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; }
  }

  body{
    background:var(--bg);
    color:var(--white);
    font-family:var(--sans);
    font-weight:400;
    line-height:1.5;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    position:relative;
  }

  /* subtle film-grain, no gradients — flat black with texture only */
  body::before{
    content:"";
    position:fixed; inset:0;
    pointer-events:none;
    opacity:0.05;
    z-index:1;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  }

  a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
  button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; }
  ul{ list-style:none; }

  .wrap{ max-width:1120px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px; }

  ::selection{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--bg); }

  :focus-visible{
    outline:1px solid var(--gold-bright);
    outline-offset:4px;
    border-radius:2px;
  }

  /* ---------- NAV ---------- */
  header.nav{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:50;
    padding:22px 0;
    border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
    background:transparent;
    transition:background .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease), padding .4s var(--ease);
  }
  header.nav.scrolled{
    background:rgba(10,10,9,0.82);
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);
    padding:14px 0;
  }
  .nav-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }
  .logotype{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.18em;
    color:var(--white); font-weight:500;
  }
  .logotype b{ color:var(--gold); font-weight:500; }

  .connect{ position:relative; }
  .connect-btn{
    background:none; border:1px solid var(--hairline); padding:9px 20px; border-radius:2px;
    font-family:var(--sans); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.04em; color:var(--white-dim);
    transition:border-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .connect-btn:hover, .connect-btn[aria-expanded="true"]{
    border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-bright); background:rgba(201,164,104,0.06);
  }
  .connect-menu{
    position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 10px); right:0;
    min-width:220px;
    background:var(--bg-panel);
    border:1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius:6px;
    box-shadow:0 30px 70px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
    padding:8px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px;
    opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:translateY(-6px);
    transition:opacity .28s var(--ease), transform .28s var(--ease), visibility .28s;
  }
  .connect-menu.open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0); }
  .connect-menu a{
    display:block; padding:11px 14px; border-radius:4px;
    font-size:13.5px; color:var(--white-dim);
    transition:background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease);
  }
  .connect-menu a:hover, .connect-menu a:focus-visible{ background:rgba(201,164,104,0.08); color:var(--gold-bright); }
  .connect-menu a.connect-highlight{
    color:var(--gold); border-top:1px solid var(--hairline); margin-top:4px; padding-top:14px;
  }
  .connect-menu a.connect-highlight:hover{ color:var(--gold-bright); }

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .hero{
    min-height:100vh;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    text-align:center;
    padding:160px 32px 120px;
    position:relative; z-index:2;
  }
  .eyebrow{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.24em;
    color:var(--gold-dim); text-transform:uppercase;
    margin-bottom:34px;
    opacity:0; animation:riseIn .9s var(--ease) .1s forwards;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{ content:"— "; color:var(--gold-dim); }
  h1.headline{
    font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:300; color:var(--white);
    font-size:clamp(30px, 5vw, 52px);
    line-height:1.22; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
    opacity:0; animation:riseIn .9s var(--ease) .25s forwards;
  }
  .emotional-line{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:400;
    color:var(--gold-bright);
    font-size:clamp(28px, 4.6vw, 44px);
    line-height:1.3; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
    margin:38px auto 0; max-width:640px;
    opacity:0; animation:riseIn 1s var(--ease) .42s forwards;
  }
  .sub{
    max-width:540px; margin:38px auto 0;
    color:var(--white-dim); font-size:17px; line-height:1.65; font-weight:300;
    opacity:0; animation:riseIn .9s var(--ease) .56s forwards;
  }
  .hero-ctas{
    margin-top:52px; display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center;
    opacity:0; animation:riseIn .9s var(--ease) .7s forwards;
  }
  .btn{
    padding:15px 30px; border-radius:2px; font-size:14px; letter-spacing:0.03em;
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    transition:transform .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .btn-primary{ background:var(--gold); color:#100d09; font-weight:500; border:1px solid var(--gold); }
  .btn-primary:hover{ background:var(--gold-bright); transform:translateY(-2px); }
  .btn-secondary{ border:1px solid var(--hairline); color:var(--white-dim); }
  .btn-secondary:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-bright); transform:translateY(-2px); }
  .btn-multiline{ flex-direction:column; gap:2px; padding:14px 32px; line-height:1.4; }
  .cta-line1{ font-size:12.5px; font-weight:400; opacity:0.82; }
  .cta-line2{ font-size:14.5px; font-weight:600; }

  .scroll-cue{
    position:absolute; bottom:36px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.2em; color:var(--white-faint);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    opacity:0; animation:riseIn 1s var(--ease) 1.5s forwards;
  }
  .scroll-cue span.line{ width:1px; height:32px; background:linear-gradient(var(--gold-dim), transparent); }

  @keyframes riseIn{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px);} to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }

  /* ---------- REVEAL ---------- */
  .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
  .reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

  /* ---------- AI PANEL SECTION ---------- */
  section.interview{
    padding:60px 24px 70px;
    position:relative; z-index:2;
  }
  .panel-heading{ text-align:center; margin-bottom:46px; }
  .panel-heading .tag{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.2em; color:var(--gold-dim);
    text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:16px; display:block;
  }
  .panel-heading h2{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:400; font-style:italic;
    font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,38px); color:var(--white);
  }

  .panel{
    max-width:800px; margin:0 auto;
    border:1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius:6px;
    background:var(--bg-panel);
    box-shadow:0 40px 100px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.02) inset;
    overflow:hidden;
  }

  .panel-head{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
    padding:20px 26px;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201,164,104,0.04), transparent);
  }
  .avatar{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:17px; color:var(--gold-bright);
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .panel-head .who{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:3px; }
  .panel-head .name{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--white); font-weight:500; }
  .panel-head .status{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.1em; color:var(--white-faint);
  }
  .dot{
    width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:#7fbf7f;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(127,191,127,0.5);
    animation:pulse 2.2s infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pulse{
    0%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(127,191,127,0.45); }
    70%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(127,191,127,0); }
    100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(127,191,127,0); }
  }

  .transcript{
    max-height:440px; overflow-y:auto;
    padding:26px 26px 10px;
    scrollbar-width:thin; scrollbar-color:var(--gold-dim) transparent;
  }
  .transcript::-webkit-scrollbar{ width:5px; }
  .transcript::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{ background:var(--gold-dim); border-radius:4px; }

  .msg{
    display:flex; gap:14px; margin-bottom:22px;
    animation:msgIn .5s var(--ease) both;
  }
  @keyframes msgIn{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(8px);} to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }
  .msg .ts{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10px; color:var(--white-faint);
    width:44px; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:3px; text-align:right;
  }
  .msg .bubble-wrap{ flex:1; min-width:0; }
  .msg .who-label{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
    margin-bottom:6px; color:var(--gold-dim);
  }
  .msg.user .who-label{ color:var(--white-faint); }
  .msg .text{ font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:var(--white); font-weight:300; white-space:pre-wrap; }
  .msg.user .text{ color:var(--white-dim); }
  .msg .text p{ margin:0 0 14px 0; }
  .msg .text p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
  .intro-emphasis{
    font-weight:500 !important;
    margin:24px 0 !important;
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(6px);
    transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease);
  }
  .intro-emphasis.in{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

  .caret{
    display:inline-block; width:2px; height:14px; background:var(--gold-bright);
    margin-left:2px; vertical-align:-2px;
    animation:blink 1s step-end infinite;
  }
  @keyframes blink{ 50%{ opacity:0; } }

  .chips{
    display:flex; gap:10px; overflow-x:auto; padding:16px 26px 4px;
    scrollbar-width:none;
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(8px); pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease);
  }
  .chips.chips-in{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); pointer-events:auto; }
  .chips::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
  .chip{
    flex-shrink:0; white-space:nowrap;
    font-size:12.5px; color:var(--white-dim);
    border:1px solid var(--hairline); padding:9px 16px; border-radius:20px;
    background:transparent;
    transition:border-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .chip:hover, .chip:focus-visible{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-bright); background:rgba(201,164,104,0.05); }
  .chip:disabled{ opacity:0.35; cursor:not-allowed; }

  /* Conversation-starter groups (Business / Person / Proof).
     Layout only — individual .chip buttons above are unchanged. */
  .chips.chips-grouped{
    flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; overflow-x:visible; gap:14px;
  }
  .chip-group{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
  .chip-group-label{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold-dim); padding-left:2px;
  }
  .chip-row{ display:flex; gap:8px; overflow-x:auto; scrollbar-width:none; }
  .chip-row::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }

  .composer{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    padding:18px 22px 22px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);
  }
  .composer input{
    flex:1; background:transparent; border:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
    border-radius:4px; padding:13px 16px; color:var(--white); font-size:14.5px;
    font-family:var(--sans); transition:border-color .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .composer input::placeholder{ color:var(--white-faint); }
  .composer input:focus{ border-color:var(--gold-dim); outline:none; }
  .composer button{
    width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:4px; flex-shrink:0;
    background:var(--gold); border:1px solid var(--gold);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    transition:background .3s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease);
  }
  .composer button:hover:not(:disabled){ background:var(--gold-bright); transform:translateY(-1px); }
  .composer button:disabled{ opacity:0.4; cursor:not-allowed; }
  .composer button svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }

  .disclosure{
    text-align:center; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; color:var(--white-faint);
    margin-top:18px; letter-spacing:0.02em;
  }

  /* ---------- MEET THE HUMAN ---------- */
  section.meet-human{ padding:10px 24px 130px; position:relative; z-index:2; }
  .panel-heading .mh-sub{
    margin-top:14px; color:var(--white-dim); font-size:15px; font-weight:300;
  }
  .mh-panel{ max-width:640px; }
  .mh-body{
    padding:44px 32px; text-align:center;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);
  }
  .mh-copy{ color:var(--white-dim); font-size:15px; font-weight:300; margin-bottom:26px; max-width:420px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
  .mh-cta{ display:inline-flex; }
  .mh-alt{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap;
    padding:20px 26px; font-size:13px; color:var(--white-faint);
  }
  .mh-alt a{ color:var(--gold); transition:color .25s var(--ease); }
  .mh-alt a:hover{ color:var(--gold-bright); }
  .mh-dot{ color:var(--white-faint); }

  .closing-line{
    text-align:center; margin-top:40px;
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:400;
    font-size:16px; color:var(--white-faint);
  }

  @media (max-width:600px){
    .hero{ padding-top:130px; }
    .panel{ margin:0 8px; }
    .transcript{ max-height:360px; }
  }
  /* ---------------- New: nav logo + links ---------------- */
  .nav-brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; text-decoration:none; }
  .nav-brand img{ width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; display:block; flex-shrink:0; }
  .nav-links{ display:none; }
  .nav-links a{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--white-dim); text-decoration:none; transition:color .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--gold-bright); }
  @media (max-width:820px){ .nav-links{ display:none; } }

  /* ---------------- New: shared marketing-section scaffolding ---------------- */
  .info-section{ padding:120px 32px; max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto; }
  .info-section.tight{ padding-top:80px; padding-bottom:80px; }
  .info-eyebrow{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold-dim); text-align:center; margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  .info-title{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:400; text-align:center;
    font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,40px); color:var(--white); margin-bottom:20px; line-height:1.25;
  }
  .info-lead{
    font-size:16px; color:var(--white-dim); text-align:center; max-width:640px;
    margin:0 auto 56px; line-height:1.7;
  }
  .info-lead b{ color:var(--gold-bright); font-weight:500; }

  /* Feature / benefit grid */
  .card-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px,1fr)); gap:22px; }
  .info-card{
    border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:6px; background:var(--bg-panel);
    padding:30px 26px; transition:border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .info-card:hover{ border-color:var(--gold-dim); transform:translateY(-2px); }
  .info-card .card-mark{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:22px; color:var(--gold);
    margin-bottom:14px; display:block;
  }
  .info-card h3{
    font-family:var(--sans); font-size:15px; font-weight:500; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:10px;
  }
  .info-card p{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--white-faint); line-height:1.65; }

  /* How it works */
  .steps-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px,1fr)); gap:0; counter-reset:step; }
  .step-item{ position:relative; padding:0 20px 20px 0; }
  .step-item::before{
    counter-increment:step; content:counter(step);
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:34px; color:var(--gold-dim);
    display:block; margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .step-item h4{ font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:8px; }
  .step-item p{ font-size:13px; color:var(--white-faint); line-height:1.6; }

  /* Industries */
  .industry-grid{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; justify-content:center; }
  .industry-chip{
    border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:20px; padding:11px 22px;
    font-size:13px; color:var(--white-dim); font-family:var(--sans);
  }

  /* Footer */
  .site-footer{
    border-top:1px solid var(--hairline); padding:56px 32px 40px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:20px; text-align:center;
  }
  .site-footer .footer-brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
  .site-footer .footer-brand img{ width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%; }
  .site-footer .footer-links{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; }
  .site-footer .footer-links a{
    color:var(--white-faint); text-decoration:none; transition:color .25s var(--ease);
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
  }
  .site-footer .footer-links a:hover{ color:var(--gold-bright); }
  .site-footer .footer-links svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
  .site-footer .footer-copy{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--white-faint); font-family:var(--mono); }

  /* ---------------- New: comparison section ---------------- */
  .compare-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr; gap:28px; align-items:stretch;
  }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .compare-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .compare-col{
    border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:6px; padding:30px 26px;
  }
  .compare-col.old{ background:var(--charcoal); opacity:0.85; }
  .compare-col.new{ background:var(--bg-panel); border-color:var(--gold-dim); }
  .compare-col h3{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
    margin-bottom:20px;
  }
  .compare-col.old h3{ color:var(--white-faint); }
  .compare-col.new h3{ color:var(--gold); }
  .compare-col ul{ list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
  .compare-col li{ font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.6; padding-left:20px; position:relative; }
  .compare-col.old li{ color:var(--white-faint); }
  .compare-col.new li{ color:var(--white-dim); }
  .compare-col.old li::before{ content:'—'; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--white-faint); }
  .compare-col.new li::before{ content:'✓'; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--gold); }
  .compare-arrow{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--gold-dim);
    font-size:22px; writing-mode:horizontal-tb;
  }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .compare-arrow{ transform:rotate(90deg); padding:4px 0; } }

  /* ---------------- New: Create/Train/Share/Grow timeline ---------------- */
  .timeline{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); gap:0; position:relative;
  }
  .timeline::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; top:19px; left:6%; right:6%; height:1px; background:var(--hairline);
  }
  @media (max-width:760px){
    .timeline{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
    .timeline::before{ display:none; }
  }
  .timeline-step{ text-align:center; padding:0 14px; position:relative; }
  .timeline-dot{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--bg);
    border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); color:var(--gold);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:15px;
    margin:0 auto 18px; position:relative; z-index:1;
  }
  .timeline-step h4{ font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:8px; }
  .timeline-step p{ font-size:13px; color:var(--white-faint); line-height:1.6; max-width:210px; margin:0 auto; }

  /* ---------------- New: coming-soon badge on feature cards ---------------- */
  .coming-soon{
    display:inline-block; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:9.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-dim); border:1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius:3px; padding:3px 8px; margin-left:8px; vertical-align:middle;
  }

  /* ---------------- New: big CTA section ---------------- */
  .cta-section{
    padding:110px 32px; text-align:center; border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline); background:var(--bg-panel);
  }
  .cta-section .info-title{ font-size:clamp(28px,4.4vw,44px); margin-bottom:36px; }
  .cta-buttons{ display:flex; gap:16px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .cta-buttons .btn{ width:auto; padding:16px 34px; }

  @media (max-width:640px){
    .info-section{ padding:80px 20px; }
    .cta-section{ padding:80px 20px; }
  }

  /* ---------------- New: dedicated sub-page intro / back link ---------------- */
  .page-intro{ max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto; padding:150px 32px 0; }
  .back-link{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold-dim); text-decoration:none; transition:color .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .back-link:hover{ color:var(--gold-bright); }
  @media (max-width:600px){
    .page-intro{ padding-top:120px; }
  }
