/*
Theme Name: Still Hum
Theme URI: https://stillhum.com
Author: Still Hum
Author URI: https://stillhum.com
Description: Premium wellness and sound science theme — bright, warm, authoritative.
Version: 2.1.0
License: GNU General Public License v2
Text Domain: stillhum
*/

/* ===== RESET & BASE ===== */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
:root{
  --bg:#FAFAF7;
  --bg-alt:#F5F0E8;
  --brand:#B8860B;
  --brand-dark:#96722D;
  --brand-soft:#E8D5A4;
  --lake:#2F7A82;
  --moss:#58764A;
  --ink-soft:#343434;
  --text:#1A1A1A;
  --text-light:#6B6B6B;
  --cta:#C4722A;
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --shadow-sm:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --shadow-md:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  --shadow-lg:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  --radius:12px;
  --transition:0.35s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
  --bounce:0.6s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  --font-heading:Playfair Display,Georgia,Times New Roman,serif;
  --font-body:Inter,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,Segoe UI,sans-serif;
}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;font-size:16px;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale}
body{font-family:var(--font-body);color:var(--text);background:var(--bg);line-height:1.75;overflow-x:hidden}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;transition:color var(--transition)}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;color:var(--text)}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.8rem)}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.5vw,1.8rem)}
p{margin-bottom:1.2em}
.container{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}

/* ===== PAGE TRANSITION ===== */
body{animation:pageFadeIn .5s ease-out}
@keyframes pageFadeIn{from{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}

/* ===== READING PROGRESS BAR ===== */
#reading-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brand),var(--cta));z-index:10000;width:0;transition:none}

/* ===== NAVIGATION ===== */
.site-header{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;padding:20px 0;transition:all var(--transition)}
.site-header.scrolled{background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px);padding:12px 0;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.site-header .container{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
.site-logo{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--brand);letter-spacing:.02em;transition:color var(--transition)}
.site-header.scrolled .site-logo{color:var(--brand-dark)}
.nav-menu{display:flex;gap:32px;list-style:none;align-items:center}
.nav-menu a{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--text);position:relative;padding:4px 0;transition:color var(--transition)}
.nav-menu a::after{content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-2px;left:0;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--brand);transition:width var(--transition)}
.nav-menu a:hover{color:var(--brand)}
.nav-menu a:hover::after{width:100%}
.nav-toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:8px}
.nav-toggle span{display:block;width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--text);transition:all var(--transition)}



/* ===== HERO: Strike the Bowl - Nirvana Rebirth ===== */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:100vh;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#FAFAF7;
  isolation:isolate;
  transform-origin:center;
}
.hero.is-quaking{
  animation:heroMicroQuake 280ms cubic-bezier(.36,.07,.19,.97) both;
}
@keyframes heroMicroQuake{
  0%,100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}
  18%{transform:translate3d(2px,-1px,0)}
  36%{transform:translate3d(-2px,1px,0)}
  54%{transform:translate3d(1px,2px,0)}
  72%{transform:translate3d(-1px,-2px,0)}
}

/* Background image layer */
.hero-bg{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
}
.hero-bg::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(250,250,247,0.08),rgba(6,10,14,0.04) 54%,rgba(6,10,14,0.1));
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 2.2s ease;
}
.hero-bg img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  transform:scale(1.06);
  filter:blur(10px) saturate(.9) brightness(1.05);
  will-change:transform,filter;
  transition:filter 2.4s ease,transform 3.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.hero.revealed .hero-bg::after{
  opacity:1;
}
.hero.revealed .hero-bg img{
  filter:blur(0) saturate(1.08) contrast(1.03) brightness(1.02);
  transform:scale(1.018);
}
.hero-bg img.ken-burns-active{
  animation:kenBurns 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes kenBurns{
  from{transform:scale(1.018)}
  to{transform:scale(1.055)}
}

/* ===== SHARD OVERLAY SYSTEM ===== */
.hero-shards{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:2;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-shards::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:2;
  background:#FAFAF7;
  opacity:1;
  transition:opacity .28s ease;
}
.hero-shards.is-splitting::before{
  opacity:0;
}
.hero-shard{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FAFAF7 0%,#FFFFFF 50%,#F4EEE2 100%);
  will-change:transform,opacity,filter;
  backface-visibility:hidden;
  transition:transform 1.72s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),opacity 1.45s ease,filter 1.45s ease;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-shard::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-18%;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--trail-angle,90deg),transparent 0%,rgba(255,245,210,0) 36%,rgba(201,165,90,0.34) 58%,rgba(255,255,255,0.66) 74%,transparent 100%);
  opacity:0;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
  transition:opacity .35s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-shard.shattered{
  transform:translate3d(var(--tx),var(--ty),0) rotate(var(--rot)) scale(.94);
  opacity:0;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(201,165,90,.35));
}
.hero-shard.shattered::after{
  opacity:1;
  animation:shardTrailFade 1.1s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes shardTrailFade{
  from{opacity:.9}
  to{opacity:0}
}

/* ===== CRACK SVG OVERLAY ===== */
.hero-cracks{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:3;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 0.5s ease;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(201,165,90,.3));
}
.hero-cracks.active{
  opacity:1;
}
.crack-line{
  stroke:rgba(151,114,45,.72);
  stroke-dasharray:2000;
  stroke-dashoffset:2000;
  stroke-linecap:round;
  fill:none;
}
.hero-cracks.active .crack-line{
  animation:crackWarmth 1.45s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes crackWarmth{
  0%{stroke:rgba(120,90,35,.42)}
  60%{stroke:rgba(201,165,90,.92)}
  100%{stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
}

/* ===== IMPACT, PARTICLES, AND AMBIENT LIGHT ===== */
.hero-impact-flash{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:4;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at var(--impact-x,50%) var(--impact-y,50%),rgba(255,255,255,.95) 0%,rgba(252,228,162,.72) 8%,rgba(201,165,90,.32) 20%,transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(circle at var(--impact-x,50%) var(--impact-y,50%),transparent 0%,transparent 21%,rgba(255,255,255,.35) 23%,transparent 28%);
}
.hero-impact-flash.active{
  animation:impactFlash 1.15s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes impactFlash{
  0%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.82)}
  16%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
  100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(1.28)}
}
.bowl-particle-canvas{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:6;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
  transition:opacity .22s ease;
}
.bowl-particle-canvas.active{
  opacity:1;
}
.hero-ambient-particles{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:4;
  pointer-events:none;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-ambient-particles span{
  position:absolute;
  left:var(--x);
  top:var(--y);
  width:var(--s);
  height:var(--s);
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(244,219,145,.86);
  box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(244,219,145,.72);
  opacity:0;
  animation:ambientParticleDrift var(--dur) ease-out forwards;
  animation-delay:var(--delay);
}
@keyframes ambientParticleDrift{
  0%{opacity:0;transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(.7)}
  18%{opacity:.82}
  100%{opacity:0;transform:translate3d(var(--dx),72px,0) scale(1.25)}
}

/* ===== CONTENT LAYER ===== */
.hero-content{
  position:relative;
  z-index:5;
  text-align:center;
  max-width:800px;
  padding:0 24px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
}

/* Title */
.hero-content h1{
  color:var(--text);
  margin-bottom:10px;
  opacity:0;
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5.5vw,4.2rem);
  letter-spacing:0;
  transition:color 1.2s ease,text-shadow 1.2s ease;
  will-change:opacity,transform,color;
}
.hero-content h1.animate-in{
  animation:titleFadeIn 1.2s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes titleFadeIn{
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
}

/* Subtitle */
.hero-subtitle{
  font-size:clamp(1rem,2vw,1.2rem);
  color:var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom:36px;
  opacity:0;
  max-width:520px;
  transition:color 1.2s ease,text-shadow 1.2s ease;
  will-change:opacity,transform,color;
}
.hero-subtitle.animate-in{
  animation:subtitleFadeIn 1s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes subtitleFadeIn{
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
}
.hero-content h1.copy-exit,
.hero-subtitle.copy-exit{
  animation:heroCopyExit .72s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) forwards;
}
.hero-content h1.copy-enter,
.hero-subtitle.copy-enter{
  animation:heroCopyEnter 1.08s cubic-bezier(.19,1,.22,1) forwards;
}
@keyframes heroCopyExit{
  from{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1)}
  to{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-18px) scale(.985)}
}
@keyframes heroCopyEnter{
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px) scale(.99)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1)}
}

/* ===== BOWL CONTAINER ===== */
.bowl-container{
  width:280px;
  height:280px;
  cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  opacity:0;
  position:relative;
  border-radius:8px;
  isolation:isolate;
  overflow:visible;
  will-change:transform,opacity;
}
.bowl-container.animate-in{
  animation:bowlFadeIn 0.8s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes bowlFadeIn{
  from{opacity:0;transform:scale(0.9)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
}
.bowl-container:hover{
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(184,134,11,0.2));
}
.bowl-container.strike-pulse{
  animation:bowlStrikePulse .62s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both;
}
@keyframes bowlStrikePulse{
  0%{transform:scale(1)}
  18%{transform:scale(.955)}
  46%{transform:scale(1.045)}
  100%{transform:scale(1)}
}
.bowl-container.is-dissolving{
  cursor:default;
  pointer-events:none;
  animation:bowlContainerSanctum 2s ease-out forwards;
}
.bowl-container.is-gone{
  visibility:hidden;
}
@keyframes bowlContainerSanctum{
  0%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
  16%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.035)}
  100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.98)}
}

/* Bowl icon */
.bowl-icon{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:contain;
  pointer-events:none;
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 14px 32px rgba(120,83,18,.16));
  transform-origin:50% 52%;
  will-change:opacity,transform,filter;
}
.bowl-icon.is-dissolving{
  animation:bowlIconLightDissolve 2s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) forwards;
}
@keyframes bowlIconLightDissolve{
  0%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);filter:drop-shadow(0 14px 32px rgba(120,83,18,.16)) brightness(1)}
  18%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.045);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 52px rgba(201,165,90,.84)) brightness(2.2) saturate(1.45)}
  42%{opacity:.12;transform:scale(1.01);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 90px rgba(255,238,176,.95)) brightness(2.8) saturate(1.8)}
  100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.92);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(201,165,90,0)) brightness(1.15)}
}

/* Golden glow ring behind bowl */
.bowl-glow-ring{
  position:absolute;
  inset:-24px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(184,134,11,0.28) 0%,rgba(201,165,90,0.13) 44%,transparent 72%);
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 0.8s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
}
.bowl-glow-ring.active{
  opacity:1;
  animation:glowPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.bowl-glow-ring.dissolve-burst{
  animation:glowDissolveBurst 1.9s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes glowPulse{
  0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.72}
  50%{transform:scale(1.08);opacity:1}
}
@keyframes glowDissolveBurst{
  0%{opacity:.85;transform:scale(1)}
  28%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.55)}
  100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(2.25)}
}
.bowl-core-flash{
  position:absolute;
  inset:26%;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,.96) 0%,rgba(255,228,150,.78) 32%,rgba(184,134,11,.3) 58%,transparent 72%);
  opacity:0;
  transform:scale(.45);
  pointer-events:none;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
  z-index:3;
}
.bowl-core-flash.active{
  animation:bowlCoreFlash 1.05s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes bowlCoreFlash{
  0%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.45)}
  18%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
  100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(2.7)}
}

/* ===== TAP HINT ===== */
.bowl-tap-hint{
  margin-top:20px;
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-style:italic;
  font-size:0.95rem;
  color:var(--brand);
  opacity:0;
  animation:none;
  transition:opacity 0.5s ease,transform 0.5s ease;
}
.bowl-tap-hint.animate-in{
  animation:hintFloat 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.bowl-tap-hint.dismissed{
  animation:hintDismiss .46s ease forwards;
  pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes hintFloat{
  0%,100%{opacity:0.5;transform:translateY(0)}
  50%{opacity:0.9;transform:translateY(-5px)}
}
@keyframes hintDismiss{
  from{opacity:.8;transform:translateY(0)}
  to{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-10px)}
}

/* ===== CTA AFTER REVEAL ===== */
.hero-cta-revealed{
  margin-top:32px;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(20px);
  transition:opacity 0.8s ease,transform 0.8s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-cta-revealed.visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
  pointer-events:auto;
}
.btn-outline-white{
  display:inline-block;
  padding:14px 36px;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  background:rgba(12,18,22,0.08);
  color:var(--white);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:1rem;
  border-radius:50px;
  transition:all var(--transition);
  text-shadow:0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.36);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(1.05);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-color:var(--white);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* ===== REVEALED STATE ===== */
.hero.revealed .hero-content h1{
  color:var(--white);
  text-shadow:0 3px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.58),0 0 34px rgba(184,134,11,.16);
}
.hero.revealed .hero-subtitle{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  text-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.48);
}

/* ===== LOCAL RIPPLE RINGS ===== */
.hero-ripple-ring{
  position:absolute;
  width:var(--ripple-size,640px);
  height:var(--ripple-size,640px);
  margin-left:calc(var(--ripple-size,640px) / -2);
  margin-top:calc(var(--ripple-size,640px) / -2);
  border-radius:50%;
  border:2px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.42);
  box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(201,165,90,.28),inset 0 0 18px rgba(201,165,90,.18);
  animation:localRippleExpand 2.15s ease-out forwards;
  transform:scale(.02);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:6;
}
.hero-ripple-ring.echo{
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}
@keyframes localRippleExpand{
  0%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.02)}
  12%{opacity:.68}
  100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(1)}
}

/* ===== FULL PAGE RIPPLES ===== */
.fullpage-ripple-container{
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:7;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.fullpage-ripple{
  position:absolute;
  width:var(--final-size);
  height:var(--final-size);
  margin-left:calc(var(--final-size) / -2);
  margin-top:calc(var(--final-size) / -2);
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(244,219,145,0.32);
  box-shadow:0 0 32px rgba(244,219,145,.2),inset 0 0 44px rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  animation:fullRippleExpand 2.8s ease-out forwards;
  transform:scale(.018);
  pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes fullRippleExpand{
  0%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.018)}
  16%{opacity:.42}
  100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(1)}
}

/* ===== SCROLL HINT ===== */
.hero-scroll-hint{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:40px;
  left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  z-index:5;
  opacity:0;
  animation:scrollHintFade 1s 2s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes scrollHintFade{to{opacity:.6}}
.hero-scroll-hint span{
  display:block;
  width:2px;
  height:40px;
  background:var(--brand);
  margin:0 auto;
  animation:scrollPulse 2s infinite;
  border-radius:1px;
}
.hero.revealed .hero-scroll-hint span{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
@keyframes scrollPulse{0%,100%{transform:scaleY(1);opacity:.4}50%{transform:scaleY(1.5);opacity:1}}
.hero-bridge{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  bottom:86px;
  z-index:5;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:14px;
  padding:10px 16px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(12,18,22,.14);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:600;
  opacity:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  transform:translate(-50%,18px);
  transition:opacity .8s ease,transform .8s ease;
  text-shadow:0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}
.hero-bridge span{white-space:nowrap}
.hero-bridge span+span::before{
  content:"";
  display:inline-block;
  width:5px;
  height:5px;
  margin:0 14px 1px 0;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(232,213,164,.82);
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(232,213,164,.55);
}
.hero.revealed .hero-bridge{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translate(-50%,0);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE: HERO ===== */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .bowl-container{width:200px;height:200px}
  .hero-content h1{font-size:2.2rem}
  .bowl-tap-hint{font-size:0.85rem}
  .hero-shard:nth-child(n+5){display:none}
  .hero-shard{transition-duration:1.35s}
  .hero-ripple-ring{--ripple-size:420px}
  .hero-ambient-particles span:nth-child(n+9){display:none}
  .hero-bridge{bottom:72px;max-width:calc(100vw - 36px);gap:8px;font-size:.68rem;padding:9px 12px}
  .hero-bridge span:nth-child(3){display:none}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .bowl-container{width:180px;height:180px}
  .hero-content{padding:0 20px}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero *,
  .hero *::before,
  .hero *::after{
    animation-duration:.01ms!important;
    animation-iteration-count:1!important;
    transition-duration:.01ms!important;
  }
  .bowl-particle-canvas,
  .hero-ambient-particles{
    display:none;
  }
}

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn-primary{display:inline-block;padding:16px 40px;background:var(--cta);color:var(--white);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;border-radius:50px;border:none;cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--transition);position:relative;overflow:hidden;opacity:0}
.btn-primary.animate-in{animation:btnFadeIn .8s 1s ease forwards}
@keyframes btnFadeIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--brand);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.btn-primary::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.25),transparent);transform:translateX(-100%);transition:transform .6s}
.btn-primary:hover::after{transform:translateX(100%)}

/* ===== FEATURE BAR ===== */
.feature-bar{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FFFFFF 0%,#FAFAF7 100%);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  padding:58px 0 62px;
}
.feature-bar .container{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(240px,.82fr) 2fr;
  gap:44px;
  align-items:center;
}
.section-kicker{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-bottom:12px;
  color:var(--brand-dark);
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
}
.feature-intro p{
  max-width:390px;
  margin:0;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  font-size:1.02rem;
  line-height:1.65;
}
.feature-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:18px;
}
.feature-item{
  position:relative;
  min-height:172px;
  padding:24px 22px 22px;
  border:1px solid rgba(184,134,11,.16);
  border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(32,30,25,.05);
}
.feature-item::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0;
  left:22px;
  right:22px;
  height:3px;
  border-radius:0 0 3px 3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brand),var(--lake));
  opacity:.72;
}
.feature-number{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-size:clamp(2.15rem,3.5vw,3rem);
  color:var(--brand);
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1;
}
.feature-number span{display:inline}
.feature-label{
  margin-top:9px;
  color:var(--text);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
}
.feature-item p{
  margin:12px 0 0;
  color:var(--text-light);
  font-size:.88rem;
  line-height:1.55;
}

/* ===== SECTION HEADINGS ===== */
.section-heading{
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom:54px;
  position:relative;
}
.section-heading .section-kicker{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.section-heading h2{
  display:inline-block;
  position:relative;
}
.section-heading h2::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  bottom:-12px;
  left:50%;
  width:60px;
  height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brand),var(--lake));
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  border-radius:999px;
}
.section-heading p{
  color:var(--text-light);
  margin:22px auto 0;
  max-width:640px;
  font-size:1.05rem;
}

/* ===== ARTICLE CARDS ===== */
.articles-section{
  padding:92px 0 104px;
  background:var(--bg);
}
.articles-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:32px;
}
.article-card{
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid rgba(26,26,26,.06);
  border-radius:8px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 12px 36px rgba(38,34,27,.07);
  transition:transform var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition),border-color var(--transition);
  position:relative;
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}
.article-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  bottom:0;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brand),var(--lake));
  transform:scaleX(0);
  transition:transform var(--transition);
  transform-origin:left;
}
.article-card:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.article-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  border-color:rgba(184,134,11,.24);
  box-shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(38,34,27,.13);
}
.card-image{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:16/10;
  background:var(--bg-alt);
}
.card-image::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,0) 50%,rgba(0,0,0,.18));
  opacity:.6;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.card-image img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .75s ease,filter .75s ease;
}
.card-image-placeholder{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:24px;
  text-align:center;
  color:var(--brand-dark);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 48%,rgba(184,134,11,.16) 0 2px,transparent 3px),
    repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 50% 48%,rgba(47,122,130,.16) 0 1px,transparent 1px 20px),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#F7F2E8,#E6DAC8);
}
.card-image-placeholder span{
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:800;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
}
.card-image-placeholder strong{
  max-width:25ch;
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-size:1.08rem;
  line-height:1.35;
}
.article-card:hover .card-image img{
  transform:scale(1.055);
  filter:saturate(1.08) contrast(1.03);
}
.card-image .card-category{
  position:absolute;
  top:16px;
  left:16px;
  z-index:2;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  padding:5px 13px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.07em;
  color:var(--brand-dark);
}
.card-body{
  padding:24px 24px 22px;
}
.card-insight{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:12px;
  margin-bottom:12px;
  color:var(--moss);
  font-size:.75rem;
  font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
}
.card-insight span:last-child{
  color:var(--text-light);
  font-weight:600;
}
.card-body h3{
  font-size:1.16rem;
  line-height:1.34;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  transition:color var(--transition);
}
.article-card:hover .card-body h3{color:var(--brand-dark)}
.card-body .card-excerpt{
  font-size:.92rem;
  color:var(--text-light);
  line-height:1.62;
  display:-webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp:3;
  -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.card-body .card-meta{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:18px;
  padding-top:16px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  font-size:.8rem;
  color:var(--text-light);
}
.card-action{
  color:var(--brand-dark);
  font-weight:700;
}
.card-action::after{
  content:"";
  display:inline-block;
  width:18px;
  height:1px;
  margin-left:8px;
  vertical-align:middle;
  background:currentColor;
  transition:width var(--transition);
}
.article-card:hover .card-action::after{width:28px}

/* ===== ABOUT SECTION ===== */
.about-section{
  padding:96px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg-alt),#F8F5EE);
}
.about-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:.92fr 1.08fr;
  gap:60px;
  align-items:center;
}
.about-image{
  border-radius:8px;
  overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#D4C5A9,#E8DCC8);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.1rem;
  color:var(--text-light);
  box-shadow:0 22px 70px rgba(75,55,22,.12);
  position:relative;
}
.about-image::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  border-radius:8px;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(184,134,11,.18);
}
.about-text h2{margin-bottom:18px}
.about-text p{
  color:var(--text-light);
  font-size:1.05rem;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.about-text .trust-badges{
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:24px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.trust-badge{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  padding:8px 11px 8px 8px;
  border:1px solid rgba(184,134,11,.17);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  font-size:.83rem;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--text);
}
.trust-badge .badge-icon{
  width:30px;
  height:30px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand),var(--brand-dark));
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  color:var(--white);
  font-size:.82rem;
}
.method-panel{
  margin-top:28px;
  padding:24px;
  border:1px solid rgba(47,122,130,.16);
  border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.58);
}
.method-panel h3{
  margin-bottom:16px;
  font-size:1.15rem;
}
.method-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:14px;
}
.method-grid div{
  padding:14px 14px 12px;
  border-left:2px solid rgba(47,122,130,.38);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.45);
}
.method-grid span{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:7px;
  color:var(--lake);
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
}
.method-grid strong{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:5px;
  font-size:.92rem;
}
.method-grid p{
  margin:0;
  font-size:.82rem;
  line-height:1.5;
}

/* ===== CATEGORIES SECTION ===== */
.categories-section{
  padding:94px 0 104px;
  background:var(--bg);
}
.categories-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:32px;
}
.category-card{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:8px;
  overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:3/2;
  cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(38,34,27,.08);
  transition:transform var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition);
  background:var(--text);
}
.category-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:0 26px 68px rgba(38,34,27,.16);
}
.category-cover{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--bg-alt),#E2D9C8);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:.9rem;
  color:var(--text-light);
  transition:transform .75s ease,filter .75s ease;
}
.category-card:hover .category-cover{
  transform:scale(1.045);
  filter:saturate(1.08);
}
.category-overlay{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(12,16,18,.78),rgba(12,16,18,.14) 62%,rgba(12,16,18,.04));
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-end;
  padding:28px;
  transition:background var(--transition);
}
.category-card:hover .category-overlay{
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(47,122,130,.78),rgba(184,134,11,.2) 70%,rgba(12,16,18,.04));
}
.category-overlay h3{color:var(--white);font-size:1.3rem}
.category-overlay .cat-count{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size:.86rem;
  margin-top:4px;
}
.cat-action{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-top:12px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
}
.cat-action::after{
  content:"";
  display:inline-block;
  width:22px;
  height:1px;
  margin-left:8px;
  vertical-align:middle;
  background:currentColor;
}

/* ===== NEWSLETTER ===== */
.newsletter-section{
  padding:86px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#F2ECE1 0%,#FAFAF7 52%,#EEF4F2 100%);
}
.newsletter-inner{
  max-width:680px;
  margin:0 auto;
  text-align:center;
}
.newsletter-inner h2{margin-bottom:12px}
.newsletter-inner p{
  color:var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom:30px;
}
.newsletter-form{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  max-width:560px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:7px;
  border:1px solid rgba(184,134,11,.16);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  box-shadow:0 16px 50px rgba(38,34,27,.08);
}
.newsletter-form input[type="email"]{
  flex:1;
  min-width:0;
  padding:12px 18px;
  border:0;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:1rem;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  background:transparent;
  transition:box-shadow var(--transition);
  outline:none;
}
.newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus{box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(184,134,11,.32)}
.newsletter-form button{
  padding:12px 28px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand),var(--brand-dark));
  color:var(--white);
  border:none;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-weight:700;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition);
  font-size:.95rem;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.newsletter-form button:hover{
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(150,114,45,.2);
}
.newsletter-status{
  min-height:1.4em;
  margin:16px 0 0!important;
  color:var(--brand-dark)!important;
  font-size:.9rem;
  font-weight:600;
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.site-footer{
  background:#F0EFEC;
  padding:60px 0 30px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr;gap:48px;margin-bottom:40px}
.footer-brand .site-logo{margin-bottom:12px;display:inline-block}
.footer-brand p{color:var(--text-light);font-size:.9rem;max-width:320px}
.footer-col h4{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:16px;color:var(--text)}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none}
.footer-col li{margin-bottom:10px}
.footer-col a{color:var(--text-light);font-size:.9rem;transition:color var(--transition)}
.footer-col a:hover{color:var(--brand)}
.footer-social{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:20px}
.footer-social a{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(0,0,0,.05);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:all var(--transition);color:var(--text-light);font-size:.85rem}
.footer-social a:hover{background:var(--brand);color:var(--white)}
.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding-top:24px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--text-light)}

/* ===== SINGLE POST ===== */
.single-hero{position:relative;width:100%;min-height:55vh;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;overflow:hidden;background:var(--bg-alt)}
.single-hero-img{position:absolute;inset:0}
.single-hero-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.single-hero-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(26,26,26,.7),transparent 60%)}
.single-hero-content{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:60px;max-width:900px}
.single-hero-content .breadcrumb{font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);margin-bottom:16px}
.single-hero-content .breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);text-underline-offset:3px}
.single-hero-content .breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--white)}
.single-hero-content .post-cat{display:inline-block;background:var(--brand);color:var(--white);padding:5px 16px;border-radius:20px;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;margin-bottom:16px}
.single-hero-content h1{color:var(--white);font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);margin-bottom:12px}
.single-hero-content .post-meta{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-size:.9rem;display:flex;gap:16px}

/* Single post body */
.single-body{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 280px;gap:60px;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:60px 24px}
.post-content{max-width:720px}
.post-content p{font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:1.5em}
.post-content h2{margin:2.5em 0 1em;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--bg-alt)}
.post-content h3{margin:2em 0 .8em}
.post-content a{color:var(--brand);text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(184,134,11,.3);text-underline-offset:3px}
.post-content a:hover{text-decoration-color:var(--brand)}
.post-content blockquote{margin:2em 0;padding:24px 28px;border-left:4px solid var(--brand);background:var(--bg-alt);border-radius:0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;font-style:italic;color:var(--text-light);font-size:1.05rem}
.post-content blockquote p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.post-content ul,.post-content ol{margin:1.2em 0;padding-left:1.5em}
.post-content li{margin-bottom:.5em;font-size:1.05rem}
.post-content img{border-radius:var(--radius);margin:2em 0;cursor:zoom-in;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:box-shadow var(--transition)}
.post-content img:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.post-content figure{margin:2em 0}
.post-content figcaption{text-align:center;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-light);margin-top:8px}

/* TOC sidebar */
.toc-sidebar{position:sticky;top:100px;align-self:start}
.toc-sidebar h4{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:16px;color:var(--text);padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--bg-alt)}
.toc-sidebar ul{list-style:none}
.toc-sidebar li{margin-bottom:8px}
.toc-sidebar a{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-light);display:block;padding:6px 12px;border-left:2px solid transparent;transition:all var(--transition);border-radius:0 4px 4px 0}
.toc-sidebar a.active{color:var(--brand);border-left-color:var(--brand);background:rgba(184,134,11,.05)}
.toc-sidebar a:hover{color:var(--brand);border-left-color:var(--brand)}

/* Author box */
.author-box{margin-top:60px;padding:32px;background:var(--bg-alt);border-radius:var(--radius);display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:center}
.author-avatar{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brand);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--white);font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:1.5rem;flex-shrink:0}
.author-info h4{font-family:var(--font-heading);margin-bottom:4px}
.author-info p{color:var(--text-light);font-size:.9rem;margin:0}

/* Related posts */
.related-posts{padding:80px 0;background:var(--bg-alt)}
.related-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:32px}

/* ===== ARCHIVE / SEARCH ===== */
.archive-header{padding:140px 0 60px;background:var(--white);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);text-align:center}
.archive-header h1{margin-bottom:8px}
.archive-header p{color:var(--text-light)}
.archive-body{padding:60px 0}
.archive-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:32px}

/* ===== LIGHTBOX ===== */
.lightbox{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.9);z-index:10001;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .3s ease;cursor:zoom-out}
.lightbox.active{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
.lightbox img{max-width:90vw;max-height:90vh;border-radius:8px;transform:scale(.9);transition:transform .3s ease}
.lightbox.active img{transform:scale(1)}

/* ===== SIDEBAR WIDGETS ===== */
.widget{margin-bottom:32px}
.widget h4{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:12px}

/* ===== 404 ===== */
.error-404{text-align:center;padding:200px 24px 120px}
.error-404 h1{font-size:6rem;color:var(--brand);margin-bottom:16px}
.error-404 p{color:var(--text-light);font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:32px}

/* ===== SEARCH FORM ===== */
.search-form{display:flex;gap:8px;max-width:400px;margin:0 auto}
.search-form input[type="search"]{flex:1;padding:12px 18px;border:2px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);border-radius:50px;font-size:.95rem;font-family:var(--font-body);outline:none;transition:border-color var(--transition)}
.search-form input[type="search"]:focus{border-color:var(--brand)}
.search-form button{padding:12px 24px;background:var(--cta);color:var(--white);border:none;border-radius:50px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--transition)}
.search-form button:hover{background:var(--brand)}

/* ===== PAGE TEMPLATE ===== */
.page-body{max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;padding:140px 24px 80px}
.page-body h1{margin-bottom:32px}
.page-body .entry-content p{font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.8}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .feature-bar .container{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
  .feature-intro p{max-width:680px}
  .feature-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .articles-grid,.archive-grid,.related-grid,.categories-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .about-image{order:-1}
  .method-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .single-body{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .toc-sidebar{position:relative;top:0;order:-1;padding:20px;background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .nav-menu{position:fixed;top:0;right:-100%;width:280px;height:100vh;background:var(--white);flex-direction:column;padding:80px 32px 32px;gap:24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transition:right var(--transition)}
  .nav-menu.active{right:0}
  .nav-toggle{display:flex}
  .feature-bar{padding:44px 0}
  .feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}
  .feature-item{min-height:auto;padding:22px}
  .section-heading{margin-bottom:40px}
  .articles-section,.about-section,.categories-section{padding:70px 0}
  .articles-grid,.archive-grid,.related-grid,.categories-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .card-insight{flex-direction:column;gap:4px}
  .about-text .trust-badges{gap:10px}
  .newsletter-section{padding:68px 0}
  .newsletter-form{flex-direction:column;border-radius:8px;padding:10px}
  .newsletter-form input[type="email"],.newsletter-form button{border-radius:6px}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .single-hero-content{padding:32px 24px}
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;gap:8px;text-align:center}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .section-kicker{font-size:.68rem}
  .feature-intro p{font-size:.95rem}
  .card-body{padding:22px}
  .category-overlay{padding:24px}
  .container{padding:0 20px}
  .post-content p{font-size:1.05rem}
  .single-body{padding:40px 20px}
}