:root{
  --navy:#0d1514; --navy-deep:#091211; --surface:#14201e; --surface-2:#183332;
  --gold:#c79b43; --gold-bright:#edd28b; --gold-soft:#e4c36e;
  --ink:#f7f2e7; --muted:#bdc6c1; --muted-2:#9daaa6; --line:#33413d;
  --red:#b3261e; --radius:14px;
  --shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
  --font-head:"Playfair Display",Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; --font-body:"Inter",system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{margin:0;background:var(--navy);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:1.65;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:400;line-height:1.12;margin:0 0 .6rem}
p{margin:0 0 1rem}
a{color:var(--gold-bright)}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto}
.wrap{max-width:1140px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
section{padding:100px 0}
.eyebrow{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem;color:var(--gold-bright);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:38px;height:2px;background:var(--gold)}
.section-title{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,2.4rem);margin-bottom:.8rem;position:relative;padding-bottom:1rem;letter-spacing:.01em}
.section-title::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:58px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent)}
.section-sub{color:var(--muted);max-width:640px;margin-bottom:2.6rem;font-size:1.02rem}
/* subtle scroll reveal */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}}
/* elegant focus states */
input:focus,textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(199,155,67,.18)}
/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:rgba(9,18,17,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.header-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:.7rem 24px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.65rem;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink)}
.brand img{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%}
.brand-copy{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;line-height:1}
.brand-name{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.25rem;letter-spacing:.02em}
.brand-trust{margin-top:.3rem;color:var(--gold-bright);font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.58rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.05rem}
.nav-links a{text-decoration:none;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;position:relative;padding-bottom:2px;white-space:nowrap}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.nav-links a:not(.btn)::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-2px;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:2px;transition:width .2s ease}
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover::after{width:100%}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.5rem;min-height:48px;padding:.7rem 1.35rem;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid transparent;font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;transition:transform .12s ease,box-shadow .12s ease}
.btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold));color:#1d1503}
.btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(199,155,67,.35)}
.btn-ghost{border-color:var(--line);color:var(--ink);background:transparent}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold)}
.nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.3rem;padding:.4rem .7rem;cursor:pointer}
/* ---------- hero E: cinematic full-bleed ---------- */
.hero-e{position:relative;min-height:88vh;display:flex;align-items:center;padding:110px 0 120px;background:url('assets/bookkeeping-workspace.jpg') center/cover no-repeat,var(--navy-deep)}
.hero-e::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(9,18,17,.96) 0%,rgba(9,18,17,.84) 42%,rgba(9,18,17,.28) 74%,rgba(9,18,17,.5) 100%)}
.hero-e .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.hero-e .eyebrow{margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.hero-e h1{font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem);max-width:640px;margin:0 0 1.1rem;color:#fff;text-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.hero-e h1 em{color:var(--gold-bright);font-style:normal}
.hero-e .tagline{color:#e8e2d2;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.8vw,1.3rem);max-width:540px;margin:0 0 1.5rem}
.hero-e .locales{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;font-size:.85rem;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:2.2rem}
.hero-e .locales::after{content:"";width:44px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
.hero-e .hero-ctas{display:flex;gap:.8rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:2.4rem}
.hero-e .launch-note{max-width:600px;padding:14px 18px;border-left:3px solid var(--gold);background:rgba(9,18,17,.55);color:#d8d2c0;font-size:.88rem}
.hero-e-badge{position:absolute;z-index:2;top:104px;right:max(24px,calc((100% - 1140px)/2 + 24px));background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold));color:#231a08;font-weight:800;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.16em;padding:.6rem 1.05rem;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
.hero-e-card{position:absolute;z-index:2;right:max(24px,calc((100% - 1140px)/2 + 24px));bottom:40px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;background:rgba(247,242,231,.97);border-radius:12px;padding:.9rem 1.2rem;box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
.hero-e-card img{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid var(--gold)}
.hero-e-card strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.15rem;color:#12312f;font-weight:600}
.hero-e-card span{display:block;font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.22em;color:#8a7a52;font-weight:600}
@media(max-width:900px){.hero-e{min-height:0;padding:84px 0 70px;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}.hero-e .wrap{width:100%}.hero-e-badge{top:88px}.hero-e-card{position:static;margin:2rem 0 0;max-width:280px;width:auto;box-sizing:border-box;padding:.6rem .9rem;gap:.7rem;flex-shrink:0}.hero-e-card img{width:40px;height:40px;flex-shrink:0}.hero-e-card strong{font-size:.9rem;white-space:normal}.hero-e-card span{font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.12em}}
/* ---------- story ---------- */
.story-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);align-items:center}
.story-grid img{border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
.timeline{margin-top:2rem;display:grid;gap:1rem}
.timeline-item{display:flex;gap:1rem;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1rem 1.2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.timeline-item .year{flex:0 0 auto;font-family:var(--font-head);color:var(--gold-bright);font-size:1.15rem;min-width:96px}
.timeline-item p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
/* ---------- services ---------- */
.services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.1rem}
.service-card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.7rem 1.4rem;transition:transform .15s ease,border-color .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
.service-card .num{font-family:var(--font-head);color:var(--gold);font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.1em}
.service-card h3{font-size:1.35rem;margin:.6rem 0}
.service-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.93rem;margin:0}
.services-note{margin-top:1.6rem;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.85rem;font-style:italic}
/* ---------- resources / tabs ---------- */

@keyframes fadeIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.video-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.2rem}
.video-card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);transition:transform .15s ease,border-color .15s ease}
.video-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:rgba(199,155,67,.6)}
.video-card video{width:100%;display:block;background:#000}
.video-card .video-body{padding:1.1rem 1.2rem}
.video-card .flag{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.video-card h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin:.4rem 0}
.video-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin:0}
.tool-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.2rem}
.tool-card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.8rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.tool-card h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.tool-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}
.tool-card label{display:block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);margin:.9rem 0 .35rem}
.tool-card input[type=number]{width:100%;padding:.7rem .9rem;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--navy);color:var(--ink);font-size:1rem;font-family:var(--font-body)}
.tool-card .submit-button{margin-top:1rem;width:100%}
.result-box{margin-top:1.1rem;background:var(--navy);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:1rem 1.1rem}
.result-box .row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:.25rem 0;font-size:.95rem}
.result-box .row.total{border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:.4rem;padding-top:.6rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.submit-button{min-height:48px;padding:.7rem 1.3rem;border-radius:10px;border:none;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold));color:#1d1503;font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--font-body)}
.submit-button:hover{transform:translateY(-1px)}
.download-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.2rem;margin-bottom:2.4rem}
.dl-card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.5rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow);transition:transform .15s ease,border-color .15s ease}
.dl-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:rgba(199,155,67,.6)}
.dl-card .dl-type{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.dl-card h3{font-size:1.2rem}
.dl-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;flex:1}
.dl-card a{color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:600;text-decoration:none}
.dl-card a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
/* ---------- books tab ---------- */
.book-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(320px,1fr));gap:1.2rem}
.book-card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.5rem;display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;gap:1.3rem;align-items:start;box-shadow:var(--shadow);transition:transform .15s ease,border-color .15s ease}
.book-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:rgba(199,155,67,.6)}
.book-card img{width:150px;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.4);aspect-ratio:2/3;object-fit:cover}
.book-card .book-tag{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.book-card h3{font-size:1.35rem;margin:.4rem 0 .5rem}
.book-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin:0 0 1rem}
.book-card .read-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold));color:#1d1503;font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;text-decoration:none;border-radius:999px;padding:.6rem 1.2rem}
.book-card .read-link:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(199,155,67,.35)}
.book-note{margin-top:1.2rem;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.85rem;text-align:center}
@media(max-width:560px){.book-card{grid-template-columns:110px 1fr}.book-card img{width:110px}}
.starter-kit{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(199,155,67,.16),rgba(199,155,67,.05));border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:2.2rem;margin-bottom:2.4rem;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;gap:2rem;align-items:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.starter-kit h3{font-size:1.6rem;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.starter-kit p{color:var(--muted)}
.starter-kit form{display:grid;gap:.7rem}
.starter-kit input[type=text],.starter-kit input[type=email]{padding:.75rem .95rem;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--navy);color:var(--ink);font-size:1rem;font-family:var(--font-body)}
.form-status{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--gold-bright);min-height:1.4em}
.lesson-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:1rem}
.lesson-card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.3rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow);transition:transform .15s ease,border-color .15s ease}
.lesson-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:rgba(199,155,67,.6)}
.lesson-card .day{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.lesson-card h4{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:400;font-size:1.05rem;margin:.4rem 0}
.lesson-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;margin:0}
/* ---------- ask jco widget ---------- */
.ask-jco{background:var(--navy-deep);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.ask-jco .section-sub{margin-bottom:2.2rem}
.assistant-shell{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.72fr 1.28fr;min-height:560px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.assistant-sidebar{padding:34px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface-2)}
.assistant-sidebar h3{margin-bottom:.65rem;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:400}
.assistant-sidebar>p{margin:0 0 1.6rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}
.topic-list{display:grid;gap:.65rem}
.topic-button{width:100%;padding:.9rem 1rem;border:1px solid #536765;background:transparent;color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;border-radius:10px;font-family:var(--font-body)}
.topic-button:hover,.topic-button:focus-visible,.topic-button[aria-pressed="true"]{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(199,155,67,.14);color:var(--gold-bright)}
.assistant-panel{min-width:0;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,52px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:#102523}
.assistant-intro{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:15px;padding-bottom:1.25rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.assistant-symbol{flex:0 0 auto;width:46px;height:46px;display:grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:50%;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.assistant-symbol svg{width:24px;height:24px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.6}
.assistant-intro strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:400}
.assistant-intro span{display:block;margin-top:.1rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem}
.chat-log{min-height:230px;max-height:360px;padding:1.5rem 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.85rem;overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain}
.message{max-width:88%;margin:0;padding:.9rem 1rem;border:1px solid var(--line);color:#dce4e0;font-size:.92rem;white-space:pre-line;border-radius:10px}
.message.bot{align-self:flex-start;background:var(--surface-2)}
.message.user{align-self:flex-end;border-color:#988349;background:var(--gold-soft);color:#10211f}
.assistant-form{margin-top:auto}
.assistant-label{display:block;margin-bottom:.55rem;color:#dce4e0;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600}
.question-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto}
.question-input{min-width:0;min-height:52px;padding:.8rem 1rem;border:1px solid #657673;border-right:0;border-radius:10px 0 0 10px;background:var(--surface);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:1rem}
.question-input::placeholder{color:var(--muted)}
.ask-button{min-height:52px;padding:.8rem 1.2rem;border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;background:var(--gold);color:#10211f;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-family:var(--font-body)}
.ask-button:hover{background:var(--gold-bright);border-color:var(--gold-bright)}
.assistant-note{margin:.85rem 0 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.76rem}
/* ---------- testimonials ---------- */
.testimonials{background:var(--navy-deep);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.testimonial-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.2rem;margin-top:.5rem}
.testimonial-card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.8rem 1.6rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow);position:relative}
.testimonial-card::before{content:"\201C";position:absolute;top:.6rem;left:1.2rem;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:3.2rem;line-height:1;color:var(--gold);opacity:.5}
.testimonial-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;font-style:italic;margin:1.2rem 0 1.4rem}
.testimonial-card .who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem}
.testimonial-card .avatar{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold));color:#231a08;font-weight:700;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1rem;flex:0 0 auto}
.testimonial-card .who strong{display:block;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink)}
.testimonial-card .who span{display:block;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted-2)}
/* ---------- share buttons ---------- */
.share-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;margin:1.6rem 0 0}
.share-row .share-label{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted-2);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-right:.3rem}
.share-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;padding:.45rem .95rem;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--muted);font-size:.83rem;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;transition:border-color .15s ease,color .15s ease,transform .12s ease}
.share-btn:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold-bright);transform:translateY(-1px)}
/* ---------- blog teaser ---------- */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.2rem;margin-top:.5rem}
.blog-card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
.blog-card .blog-tag{align-self:flex-start;margin:1.4rem 1.4rem 0;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright);background:rgba(199,155,67,.12);border:1px solid rgba(199,155,67,.35);padding:.25rem .7rem;border-radius:999px}
.blog-card h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin:1rem 1.4rem .6rem;color:var(--ink)}
.blog-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin:0 1.4rem 1.2rem;flex:1}
.blog-card .read-more{margin:0 1.4rem 1.4rem;color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;text-decoration:none}
.blog-card .read-more:hover{text-decoration:underline}
/* ---------- newsletter ---------- */
.newsletter{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(199,155,67,.1),transparent 60%),var(--navy-deep);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.newsletter-inner{max-width:640px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.newsletter-inner .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.newsletter-inner .eyebrow::after{content:"";width:38px;height:2px;background:var(--gold)}
.newsletter-inner .section-title::after{left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%)}
.newsletter-form{display:flex;gap:.6rem;margin-top:1.8rem}
.newsletter-form input{flex:1;min-width:0;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:.8rem 1.2rem;color:var(--ink);font-size:.95rem;font-family:var(--font-body)}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder{color:var(--muted-2)}
.newsletter-note{margin-top:1rem;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted-2)}
@media(max-width:760px){.testimonial-grid,.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.newsletter-form{flex-direction:column}.newsletter-form .btn{width:100%}}
/* ---------- contact ---------- */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem)}
.contact-form{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:2.2rem;display:grid;gap:.9rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.contact-form label{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted)}
.contact-form input,.contact-form textarea{padding:.75rem .95rem;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--navy);color:var(--ink);font-size:1rem;font-family:var(--font-body);width:100%}
.contact-form textarea{min-height:130px;resize:vertical}
.contact-info h3{font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.contact-info p{color:var(--muted)}
.social-row{display:flex;gap:.8rem;margin-top:1.2rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.social-row a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:.55rem 1.1rem;color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;font-size:.9rem}
.social-row a:hover{border-color:var(--gold)}
/* ---------- footer ---------- */
footer{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:3rem 0 2rem;background:var(--navy-deep)}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:2rem;max-width:1140px;margin:0 auto 2rem;padding:0 24px}
.footer-grid h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.footer-grid p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem}
.footer-bottom{text-align:center;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.82rem;padding:1.5rem 24px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);max-width:1140px;margin:0 auto}
/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media(max-width:960px){
  .services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .video-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .tool-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .download-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .story-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .starter-kit{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .nav-links{display:none;position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;background:var(--navy-deep);flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;padding:1rem 24px 1.4rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);gap:.9rem}
  .nav-links.open{display:flex}
  .nav-toggle{display:block}
  section{padding:64px 0}
  .hero-logo{margin:0 auto 1.8rem;border-radius:12px}
  .hero{padding:72px 0 64px}
  .assistant-shell{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:0}
  .assistant-sidebar{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .topic-list{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}

/* ============================================================
   DESIGN POLISH v28 — visual refinement only, no content changes
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --shadow-lg:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.42);
  --ease-out:cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.28,1);
}
html{scroll-padding-top:84px}
body{line-height:1.7}
::selection{background:rgba(199,155,67,.4);color:#fff}
::-webkit-scrollbar{width:10px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:var(--navy-deep)}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:#2c3b38;border-radius:6px;border:2px solid var(--navy-deep)}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{background:var(--gold)}
section{padding:112px 0}
section[id]{scroll-margin-top:84px}
/* smoother scroll reveals */
.reveal{transition:opacity .85s var(--ease-out),transform .85s var(--ease-out)}
/* ---------- typography refinement ---------- */
.section-title{letter-spacing:.005em}
.section-sub{font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.75}
/* ---------- hero drama ---------- */
.hero-e::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 76% 28%,rgba(199,155,67,.16),transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 65% at 12% 92%,rgba(18,52,50,.55),transparent 70%)}
@media(min-width:901px){.hero-e{background-attachment:fixed}}
.hero-e h1{letter-spacing:-.015em}
@supports((-webkit-background-clip:text) or (background-clip:text)){
  .hero-e h1 em{
    background:linear-gradient(115deg,#f6e7b2 0%,var(--gold-bright) 35%,var(--gold) 65%,#a97e2e 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
    color:transparent;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  }
}
.hero-e .launch-note{backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
  border:1px solid rgba(199,155,67,.22);border-left:3px solid var(--gold)}
@keyframes heroRise{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.hero-e .wrap > *{animation:heroRise .9s var(--ease-out) both}
.hero-e .wrap > *:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.05s}
.hero-e .wrap > *:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.14s}
.hero-e .wrap > *:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.23s}
.hero-e .wrap > *:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.32s}
.hero-e .wrap > *:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.41s}
.hero-e .wrap > *:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.5s}
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-7px)}}
.hero-e-badge{animation:floaty 5.5s ease-in-out infinite}
.hero-e-card{transition:transform .25s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .25s var(--ease-out);border:1px solid rgba(199,155,67,.4)}
.hero-e-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 22px 54px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
/* ---------- buttons: sheen sweep ---------- */
.btn{letter-spacing:.015em;transition:transform .18s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .18s var(--ease-out),border-color .18s ease}
.btn-gold{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.btn-gold::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-90%;width:55%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.5),transparent);
  transform:skewX(-20deg);transition:left .55s ease;pointer-events:none}
.btn-gold:hover::after{left:140%}
.btn-gold:hover{box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(199,155,67,.45)}
.btn-ghost:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.35);background:rgba(199,155,67,.08)}
.submit-button{position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .18s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .18s var(--ease-out)}
.submit-button:hover{box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(199,155,67,.4)}
/* ---------- cards: richer depth + gold accents ---------- */
.service-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.service-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),rgba(199,155,67,0));opacity:0;transition:opacity .25s ease}
.service-card:hover::before{opacity:1}
.service-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.video-card:hover,.lesson-card:hover,.dl-card:hover,.book-card:hover,.tool-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.tool-card{transition:transform .2s var(--ease-out),border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s var(--ease-out)}
.tool-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(199,155,67,.5)}
.book-card{transition:transform .2s var(--ease-out),border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s var(--ease-out)}
.lesson-card{transition:transform .2s var(--ease-out),border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s var(--ease-out)}
.timeline-item{transition:transform .25s var(--ease-out),border-color .25s ease,box-shadow .25s var(--ease-out)}
.timeline-item:hover{transform:translateX(8px);border-color:rgba(199,155,67,.55);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.blog-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.blog-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),rgba(199,155,67,0));opacity:0;transition:opacity .25s ease}
.blog-card:hover::before{opacity:1}
.blog-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
/* ---------- testimonials that pop ---------- */
.testimonial-card{overflow:hidden;transition:transform .25s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .25s var(--ease-out),border-color .25s ease}
.testimonial-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:rgba(199,155,67,.55)}
.testimonial-card:not([style]){border-top:2px solid rgba(199,155,67,.6)}
.testimonial-card:not([style])::after{content:"\2605\2605\2605\2605\2605";position:absolute;top:1.35rem;right:1.4rem;
  color:var(--gold);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(199,155,67,.5)}
.testimonial-card::before{opacity:.65}
.testimonial-card .avatar{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(199,155,67,.28),0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
/* ---------- forms ---------- */
.contact-form input,.contact-form textarea,.starter-kit input,.newsletter-form input,.tool-card input[type=number]{
  transition:border-color .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease}
/* ---------- header refinement ---------- */
.site-header{box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.brand{letter-spacing:.02em}
/* ---------- footer refinement ---------- */
footer{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-deep),#060c0b)}
/* ---------- reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero-e .wrap > *{animation:none}
  .hero-e-badge{animation:none}
  .btn-gold::after{display:none}
}
/* ---------- mobile: keep the polish ---------- */
@media(max-width:760px){
  section{padding:72px 0}
  .hero-e h1{letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .hero-e .wrap > *{animation-duration:.6s}
  .timeline-item:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
  .testimonial-card:not([style])::after{top:1.1rem;right:1.1rem}
}

/* ============================================================
   REDESIGN BLOCK — Builds 1–3 (2026-10-24)
   Tokens per audit §4.3.1 · living layer founder-directed ·
   build standard: one of the best around the world.
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --gold-soft:#e4c36e;--muted-2:#9daaa6;--surface-2:#183332;
  --ease-out:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.21,1);
  --scrim:.55;
}
::selection{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep)}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-bright);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}}

/* Header — Client Login (gold outline) + active state */
.btn-login{border:1px solid var(--gold);color:var(--gold-bright);background:transparent;border-radius:99px;padding:.5rem 1.1rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;text-decoration:none;transition:background .25s var(--ease-out),color .25s var(--ease-out)}
.btn-login:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep)}
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--gold-bright)}

/* ---------- LIVING LAYER (founder-directed) ----------
   The brand never changes — its light does. Phase layers
   cross-fade over the hero photograph; a weather wash and
   the visitor's mood choice tune the same light. */
.hero-e{background:url('/assets/bookkeeping-workspace.webp') center/cover no-repeat,var(--navy-deep)}
@media(min-width:901px){.hero-e{background-attachment:scroll}}
.sky{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
.sky-layer{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1.6s ease}
.sky-layer[data-p="dawn"]{background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(238,180,120,.34),rgba(20,32,30,.22) 55%,rgba(9,18,17,.45))}
.sky-layer[data-p="morning"]{background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(237,210,139,.20),rgba(20,32,30,.10) 55%,rgba(9,18,17,.40))}
.sky-layer[data-p="afternoon"]{background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(165,205,225,.14),rgba(20,32,30,.08) 55%,rgba(9,18,17,.42))}
.sky-layer[data-p="golden"]{background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(199,155,67,.38),rgba(90,55,20,.16) 55%,rgba(9,18,17,.45))}
.sky-layer[data-p="dusk"]{background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(96,74,138,.30),rgba(20,32,30,.28) 55%,rgba(9,18,17,.55))}
.sky-layer[data-p="night"]{background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(10,16,32,.34),rgba(9,18,17,.32) 55%,rgba(4,8,8,.60))}
html[data-phase="dawn"] .sky-layer[data-p="dawn"],
html[data-phase="morning"] .sky-layer[data-p="morning"],
html[data-phase="afternoon"] .sky-layer[data-p="afternoon"],
html[data-phase="golden"] .sky-layer[data-p="golden"],
html[data-phase="dusk"] .sky-layer[data-p="dusk"],
html[data-phase="night"] .sky-layer[data-p="night"]{opacity:1}
.sky-weather{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1.6s ease}
html[data-weather="rain"] .sky-weather{opacity:1;background:linear-gradient(rgba(70,92,112,.20),rgba(70,92,112,.26))}
html[data-weather="storm"] .sky-weather{opacity:1;background:linear-gradient(rgba(28,28,48,.30),rgba(28,28,48,.36))}
html[data-weather="snow"] .sky-weather{opacity:1;background:linear-gradient(rgba(232,240,246,.15),rgba(232,240,246,.10))}
html[data-weather="cloudy"] .sky-weather{opacity:1;background:linear-gradient(rgba(118,128,134,.16),rgba(118,128,134,.12))}
.sky-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(9,18,17,var(--scrim)),rgba(9,18,17,.18) 70%);transition:background 1.2s ease}
html[data-mood="focus"]{--scrim:.70}
html[data-mood="focus"] .sky{filter:saturate(.82)}
html[data-mood="bright"]{--scrim:.36}
html[data-mood="bright"] .sky{filter:brightness(1.13)}
.hero-e .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero-e-card{z-index:2}
/* Sky bar — the living layer's quiet controls */
.sky-bar{position:relative;z-index:2;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.6rem .9rem;margin-top:2.2rem;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted)}
.sky-bar .sky-now{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;background:rgba(9,18,17,.55);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:99px;padding:.42rem .9rem;backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.sky-bar .sky-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold-bright);box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--gold-bright)}
.sky-bar button{font:inherit;cursor:pointer;background:rgba(9,18,17,.55);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:99px;padding:.42rem .9rem;transition:border-color .25s var(--ease-out),color .25s var(--ease-out)}
.sky-bar button:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold-bright)}
.mood-chips{display:inline-flex;gap:.45rem;align-items:center}
.mood-chips .chip[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);font-weight:700}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.sky-layer,.sky-weather,.sky-scrim{transition:none}}

/* ---------- Stat strip (honest numbers, gold numerals) ---------- */
.stat-strip{border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--navy-deep)}
.stat-strip .wrap{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap}
.stat{flex:1 1 150px;padding:1.6rem 1.2rem;text-align:center;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.stat:first-child{border-left:none}
.stat b{display:block;font-family:"Playfair Display",Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--gold-bright);line-height:1.1}
.stat span{display:block;margin-top:.3rem;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
@media(max-width:700px){.stat{flex:1 1 40%;border-left:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.stat:nth-child(-n+2){border-top:none}}

/* ---------- Interior page hero + prose ---------- */
.page-hero{padding:9.5rem 0 3.4rem;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-deep),var(--navy))}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,4.6vw,3.3rem);max-width:22ch}
.page-hero .sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.1rem;max-width:62ch;margin:0}
.lead{font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--ink);max-width:66ch}
.prose{max-width:760px}
.prose h2{font-size:1.65rem;margin:2.6rem 0 .8rem}
.prose h2:first-child{margin-top:0}
.prose p,.prose li{color:var(--muted)}
.prose p{margin:0 0 1.05rem}
.prose ul{margin:0 0 1.2rem;padding-left:1.35rem}
.prose li{margin-bottom:.5rem}
.prose strong{color:var(--ink)}
.prose .updated{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted-2);letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq details{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.15rem 1.4rem;margin:0 0 .9rem}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer;font-family:"Playfair Display",Georgia,serif;font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--ink);list-style:none}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";float:right;color:var(--gold-bright);font-family:Inter,sans-serif;font-weight:600}
.faq details[open ] summary::after{content:"–"}
.faq details p{color:var(--muted);margin:.8rem 0 0}

/* ---------- Footer (3 columns, legal as links) ---------- */
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:2.4rem}
.footer-grid .doors{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.footer-grid .doors li{margin-bottom:.55rem}
.footer-grid .doors a{color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none;background-image:linear-gradient(var(--gold-bright),var(--gold-bright));background-size:0% 1px;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:0 100%;transition:background-size .35s var(--ease-out),color .25s}
.footer-grid .doors a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright);background-size:100% 1px}
.footer-brand p{max-width:38ch}
@media(max-width:820px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Learn tiles + generic tile grid ---------- */
.tile-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem}
@media(max-width:900px){.tile-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.tile{display:block;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.8rem;text-decoration:none;transition:transform .35s var(--ease-out),border-color .35s var(--ease-out)}
.tile:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--gold)}
.tile .tile-kicker{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.tile h3{margin:.6rem 0 .5rem;font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--ink)}
.tile p{color:var(--muted);margin:0}
.tile .tile-go{display:inline-block;margin-top:1rem;color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem}

/* ---------- Services detail ---------- */
.svc-list{list-style:none;margin:1.2rem 0 0;padding:0}
.svc-list li{padding:.85rem 0 .85rem 2rem;position:relative;border-top:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--muted)}
.svc-list li strong{color:var(--ink);display:block}
.svc-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:1.25rem;width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid var(--gold)}
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:3rem;align-items:start}
@media(max-width:900px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.split img.frame{width:100%;border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid var(--line)}

/* ---------- Tools panel + quiz ---------- */
.tools-panel{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:calc(var(--radius) + 6px);padding:2.2rem}
@media(max-width:700px){.tools-panel{padding:1.3rem}}
.quiz{margin-top:2.4rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:2rem}
.quiz h3{font-size:1.5rem}
.quiz-q{margin:1.4rem 0}
.quiz-q p{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 .7rem}
.quiz-opts{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem}
.quiz-opts button{font:inherit;cursor:pointer;background:var(--navy);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:99px;padding:.55rem 1.15rem;transition:border-color .25s,color .25s,background .25s}
.quiz-opts button:hover{border-color:var(--gold)}
.quiz-opts button[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);font-weight:700}
.quiz-result{display:none;margin-top:1.6rem;background:rgba(199,155,67,.08);border-left:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;color:var(--muted)}
.quiz-result.show{display:block}
.quiz-result strong{color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- JCO Books screenshots ---------- */
.shots{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem}
@media(max-width:900px){.shots{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.shots figure{margin:0;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden}
.shots img{width:100%;display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;object-fit:cover;object-position:top}
.shots figcaption{padding:1rem 1.2rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}
.shots figcaption strong{color:var(--ink);display:block;margin-bottom:.25rem}

/* ---------- Ask band (interior pages) ---------- */
.ask-band{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:2rem 2.2rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.2rem;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
.ask-band h3{margin:0;font-size:1.45rem}
.ask-band p{color:var(--muted);margin:.3rem 0 0;max-width:52ch}

/* ---------- 404 ---------- */
.nf{text-align:center;padding:10rem 0 7rem}
.nf .nf-code{font-family:"Playfair Display",Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(4.5rem,12vw,8rem);color:var(--gold-bright);line-height:1}
.nf p{color:var(--muted);max-width:46ch;margin:1.2rem auto 2rem}

/* ---------- Motion: one reveal, everywhere ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px);transition:opacity .6s var(--ease-out),transform .6s var(--ease-out)}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}}

/* Form labels (Build 2 a11y) */
.field label{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:.4rem;color:var(--ink)}
.form-note{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted-2)}
.honest-line{border-left:3px solid var(--gold);background:rgba(199,155,67,.07);padding:1rem 1.25rem;border-radius:0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;color:var(--muted)}
.honest-line strong{color:var(--ink)}