/* ============ BRAND SYSTEM v1.0 — JOHNMICHAEL MORGAN ============ */
    :root {
      --pitch-black:   #0E0D0C;
      --charcoal:      #1A1816;
      --bone-stone:    #E8E2D5;
      --deep-stone:    #D8D1C2;
      --rusted-gold:   #A6783A;
      --aged-brass:    #7E5928;
      --lit-gold:      #C29148;
      --defender-green:#4F5C46;
      --cellar-green:  #2D3A2C;
      --sage: #A3AA97; /* text-safe green for dark surfaces (Defender Green lifted toward Bone) */

      --font-display: "Newsreader", Georgia, serif;
      --font-impact:  "Big Shoulders Display", Impact, sans-serif;
      --font-body:    "IBM Plex Sans", -apple-system, sans-serif;
      --font-mono:    "IBM Plex Mono", "Courier New", monospace;
      --font-hand:    "Caveat", cursive;

      --step--1: clamp(0.83rem, 0.8rem + 0.15vw, 0.94rem);
      --step-0:  clamp(1rem, 0.95rem + 0.25vw, 1.125rem);
      --step-1:  clamp(1.25rem, 1.15rem + 0.5vw, 1.5rem);
      --step-2:  clamp(1.6rem, 1.4rem + 1vw, 2.2rem);
      --step-3:  clamp(2.1rem, 1.7rem + 2vw, 3.2rem);
      --step-4:  clamp(2.8rem, 2rem + 3.6vw, 5rem);

      --pad-section: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px);
      --pad-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
      --measure: 62ch;
    }

    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
      *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
    }

    body {
      background: var(--pitch-black);
      color: var(--bone-stone);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: var(--step-0);
      line-height: 1.65;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    }

    ::selection { background: var(--defender-green); color: var(--bone-stone); }

    a { color: inherit; }
    a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible {
      outline: 2px solid var(--lit-gold);
      outline-offset: 3px;
    }
    img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

    .skip-link {
      position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0;
      background: var(--rusted-gold); color: var(--pitch-black);
      padding: 10px 18px; z-index: 100; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 13px;
    }
    .skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

    /* ---------- utilities ---------- */
    .wrap { max-width: 1200px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--pad-inline); }

    .meta {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--sage);
    }
    .on-stone .meta { color: var(--defender-green); }

    .rule { border: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--aged-brass); }
    .rule--em { height: 2px; background: var(--defender-green); }

    .body-dim { opacity: 0.85; }

    /* photos: sit them in the palette — B&W with warmth */
    .ph {
      filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.06) brightness(0.96);
      object-fit: cover; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    }
    .ph-frame { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--charcoal); }
    .ph-frame::after {
      content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--pitch-black) 55%, transparent));
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* ---------- nav ---------- */
    header.site-head {
      position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
      background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--pitch-black) 92%, transparent);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--aged-brass) 45%, transparent);
    }
    .nav {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      padding-block: 16px; gap: clamp(12px, 2vw, 24px);
      min-width: 0;
    }
    .brand-lockup { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; text-decoration: none; }
    .monogram { height: 38px; width: auto; flex: none; }
    .wordmark {
      font-family: var(--font-impact);
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.005em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-size: 20px;
      color: var(--bone-stone);
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    @media (max-width: 420px) { .wordmark { font-size: 16px; } .monogram { height: 32px; } }
    .nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 36px); list-style: none; }
    .nav-links a {
      font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; color: var(--bone-stone);
      opacity: 0.85; padding-block: 6px;
    }
    .nav-links a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--sage); }

    .btn {
      display: inline-block;
      font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none;
      padding: 14px 26px;
      border: 1px solid var(--defender-green);
      color: var(--bone-stone);
      background: transparent;
      transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .btn:hover { background: var(--cellar-green); }
    .btn--primary { background: var(--defender-green); color: var(--bone-stone); border-color: var(--defender-green); }
    .btn--primary:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--defender-green) 78%, var(--bone-stone)); color: var(--pitch-black); }
    .btn--green { border-color: var(--defender-green); }
    .btn--green:hover { background: var(--cellar-green); }
    .on-stone .btn { color: var(--pitch-black); border-color: var(--defender-green); }
    .on-stone .btn:hover { background: var(--deep-stone); }
    .on-stone .btn--primary { background: var(--defender-green); color: var(--bone-stone); }

    .nav .btn { padding: 10px 20px; }

    .nav-toggle {
      display: none; background: none; border: 1px solid var(--aged-brass);
      color: var(--bone-stone); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 10px 14px; cursor: pointer;
    }

    @media (max-width: 820px) {
      .nav-links {
        display: none;
        position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
        flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
        background: var(--charcoal);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aged-brass);
        padding: 24px var(--pad-inline) 32px;
        gap: 20px;
      }
      .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
      .nav-toggle { display: block; }
      .nav > .btn { display: none; }
      .nav-links .btn { display: inline-block; margin-top: 4px; }
    }
    @media (min-width: 821px) { .nav-links .btn { display: none; } }

    /* ---------- hero (v3: full-bleed, claim-first) ---------- */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: min(78vh, 780px);
      display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
      padding-block: clamp(88px, 11vw, 140px) clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
    .hero-bg img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 30%;
      filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.85);
    }
    .hero-bg::after {
      content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(0deg, var(--pitch-black) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--pitch-black) 30%, transparent) 45%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--pitch-black) 55%, transparent) 100%),
        linear-gradient(90deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--pitch-black) 88%, transparent) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--pitch-black) 45%, transparent) 60%, transparent 100%);
    }
    .hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; }

    .hero .corner { position: absolute; z-index: 2; }
    .corner--tr { top: 36px; right: var(--pad-inline); text-align: right; }
    @media (max-width: 640px) { .corner--tr { display: none; } }

    .hero-kicker { margin-bottom: 24px; }
    .hero-kicker .owned { color: var(--bone-stone); }
    .hero-claim-xl {
      font-family: var(--font-impact); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.005em; line-height: 0.96;
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6.6vw, 5.6rem);
      color: var(--bone-stone);
      max-width: 14em;
    }
    .hero-claim-xl .accent { color: var(--sage); }
    .hero-sig {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
      font-size: var(--step-2);
      color: var(--rusted-gold);
      margin-top: 18px;
    }
    .hero-sub { max-width: 52ch; margin-top: 18px; opacity: 0.9; }
    .hero-rule { width: min(220px, 30vw); margin-block: 28px 0; }
    .hero-ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin-top: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); }
    .hero .photo-tag { position: absolute; bottom: 20px; right: var(--pad-inline); z-index: 2; }

    /* ---------- interstitial ---------- */
    .interstitial {
      padding-block: clamp(100px, 14vw, 200px);
      text-align: center;
      border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--aged-brass) 45%, transparent);
    }
    .interstitial p {
      font-family: var(--font-impact); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.01em; line-height: 0.95;
      font-size: clamp(3rem, 11vw, 9.5rem);
      color: var(--bone-stone);
    }
    .interstitial .dot { color: var(--defender-green); }
    .interstitial .sig-note {
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
      color: var(--sage); display: inline-block; margin-top: 18px; transform: rotate(-2deg);
    }

    /* ---------- credibility strip ---------- */
    .cred {
      border-top: 1px solid var(--aged-brass);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aged-brass);
      background: var(--charcoal);
    }
    .cred-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
    .cred-item {
      padding: 28px 24px;
      border-left: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--aged-brass) 50%, transparent);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
    }
    .cred-item:first-child { border-left: 0; }
    .cred-item strong {
      font-family: var(--font-impact); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step-2);
      color: var(--bone-stone); letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    }
    @media (max-width: 820px) {
      .cred-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .cred-item:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; }
      .cred-item { border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--aged-brass) 50%, transparent); }
      .cred-item:nth-child(-n+2) { border-top: 0; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .cred-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .cred-item { border-left: 0; }
      .cred-item:first-child { border-top: 0; }
    }

    /* brand names he's consulted for */
    .brands-row {
      padding-block: 26px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--aged-brass) 45%, transparent);
    }
    .brands-row .wrap {
      display: flex; justify-content: center;
    }
    .brands-img {
      width: 100%; max-width: 900px;
      filter: grayscale(1) invert(1) brightness(1.05);
      mix-blend-mode: screen;
      opacity: 0.7;
    }

    /* ---------- sections ---------- */
    section { padding-block: var(--pad-section); position: relative; }
    .sec-head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px); }
    .sec-head .rule { flex: 1; }

    /* ---------- positioning (stone) ---------- */
    .on-stone { background: var(--bone-stone); color: var(--pitch-black); }
    .positioning { padding-block: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px); }
    .paths { padding-top: clamp(48px, 6vw, 88px); padding-bottom: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 48px); }
    .proof { padding-top: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 48px); padding-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 88px); }
    .interstitial { padding-block: clamp(64px, 9vw, 120px); }
    .speaking { padding-top: clamp(64px, 8vw, 110px); }
    .coaching { padding-top: clamp(64px, 8vw, 110px); }
    .positioning .display {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400;
      font-size: var(--step-4); line-height: 1.08;
      max-width: 18ch;
      margin-top: 20px;
    }
    .positioning .display em { font-style: normal; color: var(--defender-green); }
    .manifesto {
      max-width: var(--measure);
      margin-top: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
      display: grid; gap: 1.2em;
      font-size: var(--step-1);
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .manifesto .kicker { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: var(--step-0); }

    /* ---------- two paths ---------- */
    .paths-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px); }
    @media (max-width: 820px) { .paths-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
    .path-card {
      background: var(--charcoal);
      padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px;
      border-top: 2px solid var(--defender-green);
    }
    .path-card h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400;
      font-size: var(--step-3); line-height: 1.15;
    }
    .path-card p { opacity: 0.85; max-width: 46ch; }
    .path-card .btn { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: auto; }

    /* ---------- proof: video testimonials ---------- */
    .proof { background: var(--pitch-black); }
    .video-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 32px); }
    @media (max-width: 900px) { .video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 640px; } }
    .video-slot { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .video-slot[hidden] { display: none; }
    .video-embed {
      aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; background: var(--charcoal);
      border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--defender-green) 70%, transparent);
      display: grid; place-items: center; position: relative;
      padding: 0; cursor: pointer; width: 100%; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .video-embed iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }
    .video-embed .thumb {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
      filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.7);
      transition: filter 0.3s ease;
    }
    .video-embed:hover .thumb, .video-embed:focus-visible .thumb { filter: grayscale(0.4) contrast(1.02) brightness(0.85); }
    .play-mark {
      width: 56px; height: 56px; border: 1px solid var(--sage); border-radius: 50%;
      display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--sage); font-size: 18px;
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--pitch-black) 55%, transparent);
      transition: background 0.2s ease;
    }
    .video-embed:hover .play-mark { background: var(--defender-green); color: var(--bone-stone); }

    .quotes { margin-top: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px); display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px); }
    @media (max-width: 900px) { .quotes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 640px; } }
    .quote { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--defender-green); }
    .quote blockquote {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic;
      font-size: var(--step-1); line-height: 1.45;
    }
    .quote cite { font-style: normal; line-height: 1.8; }
    .hand-note {
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
      color: var(--lit-gold);
      transform: rotate(-2deg);
      display: inline-block;
      margin-top: 44px;
    }

    /* ---------- speaking block ---------- */
    .speaking { background: var(--charcoal); border-top: 1px solid var(--aged-brass); }
    .speak-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: start; }
    @media (max-width: 900px) { .speak-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
    .talks { list-style: none; display: grid; counter-reset: talk; }
    .talks li {
      counter-increment: talk;
      padding: 24px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--defender-green) 60%, transparent);
      display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: baseline;
    }
    .talks li::before {
      content: "No. 0" counter(talk);
      font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--defender-green) 50%, var(--bone-stone));
      min-width: 64px;
    }
    .talks h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: var(--step-2); line-height: 1.2; }
    .talks p { opacity: 0.75; font-size: var(--step--1); margin-top: 6px; }
    .speak-aside { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
    .stage-photo { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
    .speaking .meta { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--defender-green) 45%, var(--bone-stone)); }

    /* ---------- coaching block ---------- */
    .coach-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px); }
    @media (max-width: 820px) { .coach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
    .coach-card {
      background: var(--deep-stone);
      padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
      border: 1px solid var(--defender-green);
    }
    .coach-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: var(--step-2); }
    .coach-card p { max-width: 46ch; }
    .coach-card ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
    .coach-card li { padding-left: 22px; position: relative; font-size: var(--step--1); }
    .coach-card li::before { content: "—"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--defender-green); }
    .coaching .cta-row { margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

    /* ---------- about teaser ---------- */
    .about-teaser { border-top: 1px solid var(--aged-brass); }
    .about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center; }
    @media (max-width: 820px) { .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
    .about-photo { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; max-width: 420px; }
    .about-copy h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: var(--step-3); line-height: 1.15; max-width: 20ch; margin-top: 20px; }
    .about-copy p { max-width: var(--measure); margin-top: 18px; opacity: 0.85; }

    /* ---------- newsletter ---------- */
    .newsletter { padding-block: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); }
    .newsletter .inner { max-width: 760px; }
    .news-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .news-form input {
      flex: 1; min-width: 220px;
      background: var(--charcoal); border: 1px solid var(--aged-brass);
      color: var(--bone-stone); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: var(--step-0);
      padding: 14px 18px;
    }
    .news-form input::placeholder { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bone-stone) 50%, transparent); }

    /* ---------- footer ---------- */
    footer {
      border-top: 1px solid var(--aged-brass);
      padding-block: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 36px;
      background: var(--pitch-black);
    }
    .foot-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .foot-nav { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .foot-nav a { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; opacity: 0.75; }
    .foot-nav a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--sage); }
    .colophon {
      margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .pillars { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; color: var(--rusted-gold); font-size: var(--step--1); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

    /* ---------- reveal ---------- */
    .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
    .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* ---------- inner pages ---------- */
.page-hero {
  padding-block: clamp(72px, 9vw, 130px) clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--aged-brass) 45%, transparent);
}
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--step-4); line-height: 1.08;
  max-width: 18ch; margin-top: 20px;
}
.page-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--sage); }
.page-hero .lede { max-width: 56ch; margin-top: 20px; opacity: 0.88; font-size: var(--step-1); }
.page-hero--photo { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-block: clamp(120px, 16vw, 190px) clamp(56px, 8vw, 100px); border-bottom: 0; }
.page-hero--photo .hero-bg img { object-position: center 25%; }
.page-hero--photo .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { opacity: 1; color: var(--sage); }

/* prose blocks */
.prose { max-width: var(--measure); display: grid; gap: 1.15em; }
.prose .kicker { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--step-1); }
.on-stone .prose em { color: var(--defender-green); }

/* feature list (what's included) */
.feature-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0; }
.feature-list li {
  display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: baseline;
  padding: 20px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--defender-green) 55%, transparent);
}
.feature-list li .n { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; color: var(--sage); min-width: 56px; }
.feature-list li h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: var(--step-1); }
.feature-list li p { opacity: 0.8; font-size: var(--step--1); margin-top: 4px; }
.on-stone .feature-list li .n { color: var(--defender-green); }

/* two-col page grid */
.page-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .page-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* forms */
.form-wrap { max-width: 720px; }
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.form-grid .full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.field label { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sage); }
.on-stone .field label { color: var(--defender-green); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  background: var(--charcoal); border: 1px solid var(--aged-brass);
  color: var(--bone-stone); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: var(--step-0);
  padding: 13px 16px; width: 100%;
}
.on-stone .field input, .on-stone .field select, .on-stone .field textarea {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--deep-stone) 60%, var(--bone-stone)); color: var(--pitch-black);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bone-stone) 45%, transparent); }
.on-stone .field input::placeholder, .on-stone .field textarea::placeholder { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--pitch-black) 45%, transparent); }
.form-note { font-size: var(--step--1); opacity: 0.7; margin-top: 14px; }
.hp-field { position: absolute; left: -9999px; }

/* recommends grid */
.rec-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 36px); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .rec-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .rec-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.rec-card {
  background: var(--charcoal); border-top: 2px solid var(--defender-green);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
}
.rec-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: var(--step-1); }
.rec-card p { opacity: 0.8; font-size: var(--step--1); }
.rec-card a { margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; }

/* full-color exception (About family photo) */
.ph--color { filter: none; }

/* dash list (credentials) */
.dash-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 12px; max-width: 70ch; }
.dash-list li { padding-left: 26px; position: relative; }
.dash-list li::before { content: "—"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--defender-green); }

/* 5-item credibility strip (homepage) */
.cred-inner--5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .cred-inner--5 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cred-inner--5 .cred-item:nth-child(odd) { border-left: 0; }
  .cred-inner--5 .cred-item:nth-child(3) { border-left: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--aged-brass) 50%, transparent); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .cred-inner--5 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- photo gallery (scroll-snap slider) ---------- */
.gallery {
  display: flex; gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 24px);
  overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none; padding-bottom: 6px;
}
.gallery::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.gallery figure {
  flex: 0 0 min(78%, 520px);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; scroll-snap-align: start;
}
.gallery-nav { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 18px; justify-content: flex-end; }
.gallery-btn {
  background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--defender-green);
  color: var(--sage); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 16px;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.gallery-btn:hover { background: var(--cellar-green); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) { .gallery { scroll-behavior: smooth; } }