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

  :root {
    --gold: #C9A96E;
    --gold-light: #E8D5B0;
    --gold-dark: #8B6F3E;
    --cream: #F5F0E8;
    --ink: #0D0B08;
    --ink-soft: #1A1610;
    --ink-muted: #3D3628;
    --gray-warm: #8C8070;
    --white: #FDFAF5;
    --accent-red: #8B2E2E;
    --section-bg: #F0EBE0;
    --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* ─── NAV ─── */
  #mainNav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    padding: 1.4rem 3rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: background 0.4s, backdrop-filter 0.4s;
  }
  #mainNav.scrolled {
    background: rgba(13, 11, 8, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.15);
  }
  .nav-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    list-style: none;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    color: rgba(253,250,245,0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-cta {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s !important;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--ink) !important;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 100;
    padding: 0.5rem;
  }
  .menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
    background-color: var(--gold);
  }
  .menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
    background-color: var(--gold);
  }


  /* ─── HERO ─── */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(201,169,110,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 80%, rgba(139,46,46,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
  }

  .hero-lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(201,169,110,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,169,110,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 80px 80px;
  }

  .hero-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 8rem 4rem 5rem 6rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  }
  .hero-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(253,250,245,0.55);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }

  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(253,250,245,0.65);
    max-width: 420px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--ink);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }

  .btn-ghost {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(253,250,245,0.25);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

  .hero-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 7rem 5rem 5rem 2rem;
  }

  .hero-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 480px;
    max-width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }

  .hero-image-frame {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px; right: -15px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.35);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .hero-image-frame2 {
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px; right: -30px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.12);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .hero-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: 45% 18%;
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2318 0%, #1a1610 100%);
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .hero-secondary-link {
    border-color: rgba(253,250,245,0.2) !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.6rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
  }


  .hero-photo-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #2a2318 0%, #1e1a12 50%, #141210 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-photo-placeholder::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(201,169,110,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  }

  .hero-initials {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 6rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.5;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .hero-name-plate {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(13,11,8,0.95) 0%, transparent 100%);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .hero-name-plate h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }

  .hero-name-plate p {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
  }

  .hero-scroll-hint {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: rgba(253,250,245,0.3);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: scrollPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .scroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 100%);
  }

  @keyframes scrollPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
    50% { opacity: 0.8; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px); }
  }

  /* ─── STATS BAR ─── */
  .stats-bar {
    background: var(--gold);
    padding: 1.2rem 6rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ink-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(13,11,8,0.2);
  }

  /* ─── SECTIONS ─── */
  section {
    padding: 7rem 6rem;
  }

  .section-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .section-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 30px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
  }

  .section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .section-title em { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }

  /* ─── ABOUT ─── */
  .about-section {
    background: var(--ink-soft);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .about-visual {
    position: relative;
  }

  .about-quote-block {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,169,110,0.1) 0%, rgba(201,169,110,0.03) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.2);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 3rem;
    position: relative;
  }

  .about-quote-block blockquote {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-quote-block cite {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: normal;
  }

  .role-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  .role-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    background: rgba(201,169,110,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.2);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  }

  .about-text p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(253,250,245,0.7);
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-text p strong {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* ─── BOOK ─── */
  .book-section {
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .book-section .section-title { color: var(--ink); }
  .book-section .section-eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-dark); }
  .book-section .section-eyebrow { color: var(--gold-dark); }

  .book-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: start;
    margin-top: 4rem;
  }

  .book-cover-wrap {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
  }

  .book-cover {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 2/3;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1a1508 0%, #0d0b08 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 20px 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), -5px -5px 20px rgba(201,169,110,0.1);
  }

  .book-cover::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 8px; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #8B6F3E 0%, #C9A96E 50%, #8B6F3E 100%);
  }

  .book-cover-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 938 / 1500;
    object-fit: contain;
    box-shadow: 20px 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), -5px -5px 20px rgba(201,169,110,0.1);
    display: block;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }


  .book-cover-ornament {
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  }

  .book-cover h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .book-cover h2 em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  .book-cover-sub {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(253,250,245,0.5);
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .book-cover-author {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.2);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .book-details h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .book-section .book-details p,
  .book-details p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #3D3628 !important;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .book-section .book-details p:first-of-type,
  .book-details p:first-of-type {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #0D0B08 !important;
  }
  .book-section .book-details em,
  .book-details em {
    color: #8B6F3E !important;
    font-style: italic;
  }

  .book-themes {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 2rem 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .theme-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: rgba(201,169,110,0.07);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  }

  .theme-icon {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .theme-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  }

  .book-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .btn-dark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--ink);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  }
  .btn-dark:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); }

  .btn-outline-dark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--ink);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,11,8,0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
  }
  .btn-outline-dark:hover { border-color: var(--ink); }

  /* ─── VIDEO ─── */
  .video-section {
    background: var(--ink);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 7rem 6rem;
  }

  .video-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0;
    position: relative;
  }

  .video-frame {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%;
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.2);
  }

  .video-frame iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border: none;
  }

  .video-caption {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(253,250,245,0.5);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }

  /* ─── PILLARS ─── */
  .pillars-section {
    background: var(--ink-soft);
  }

  .pillars-intro {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
  }

  .pillars-intro p {
    color: rgba(253,250,245,0.6);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }

  .pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: rgba(201,169,110,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.1);
  }

  .pillar-item {
    background: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    transition: background 0.3s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .pillar-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s;
    transform-origin: left;
  }

  .pillar-item:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .pillar-item:hover { background: rgba(201,169,110,0.04); }

  .pillar-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(201,169,110,0.15);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }

  .pillar-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(253,250,245,0.5);
    line-height: 1.8;
  }

  /* ─── QUOTES ─── */
  .quotes-section {
    background: var(--ink);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .quotes-section::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2rem;
    right: 4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 30rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(201,169,110,0.03);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .quotes-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
  }

  .quote-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.1);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
  }

  .quote-card::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.3;
    line-height: 1;
  }

  .quote-card blockquote {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding-top: 1rem;
  }

  .quote-card cite {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: normal;
  }

  /* ─── CONTACT ─── */
  .contact-section {
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .contact-section .section-title { color: var(--ink); }
  .contact-section .section-eyebrow { color: var(--gold-dark); }
  .contact-section .section-eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-dark); }

  .contact-section .contact-info p,
  .contact-info p {
    color: #3D3628 !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .contact-section .contact-info p:first-of-type,
  .contact-info p:first-of-type {
    color: #0D0B08 !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .social-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--ink-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13,11,8,0.08);
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }

  .social-link:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }

  .social-link-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(201,169,110,0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }

  .form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .form-group label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ink-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  .form-group input,
  .form-group textarea {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13,11,8,0.2);
    padding: 0.7rem 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
  }

  .form-group input:focus,
  .form-group textarea:focus {
    border-bottom-color: var(--gold-dark);
  }

  .form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 100px;
  }

  /* ─── FOOTER ─── */
  footer {
    background: #0a0804;
    padding: 3rem 6rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.1);
  }

  .footer-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .footer-text {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: rgba(253,250,245,0.3);
    text-align: center;
  }

  footer nav a {
    color: rgba(253,250,245,0.4);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-left: 2rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  footer nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

  /* ─── ANIMATIONS ─── */
  .reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
  }
  .reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
  .reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
  .reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
  .reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

  /* ─── GSW IMAGE PLACEMENT COMPONENTS ─── */
  .btn-ghost-gold {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-ghost-gold:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--ink);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  /* Image 3 — About Athlete & Team Session */
  .about-athlete-card {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    background: rgba(201,169,110,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.22);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2.2rem;
    position: relative;
  }
  .about-athlete-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 3px; height: 100%;
    background: var(--gold);
  }
  .about-athlete-visual {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .about-athlete-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1170 / 1102;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  }
  .about-athlete-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }
  .about-athlete-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--white);
  }
  .about-athlete-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .about-athlete-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(253,250,245,0.72);
    line-height: 1.8;
  }

  /* Image 1 — Audience Reflection Full-Width Banner */
  .audience-banner-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0a0805;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.18);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.18);
  }
  .audience-banner-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .audience-banner-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: right center;
    display: block;
  }
  .audience-banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(10, 8, 5, 0.96) 0%,
      rgba(10, 8, 5, 0.88) 35%,
      rgba(10, 8, 5, 0.45) 55%,
      rgba(10, 8, 5, 0.1) 75%,
      transparent 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .audience-banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 650px;
    padding: 6rem 6rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.4rem;
  }
  .audience-banner-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .audience-banner-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .audience-banner-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(253, 250, 245, 0.82);
    line-height: 1.85;
  }
  .audience-banner-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
  }

  /* Image 5 — Pillar Resilience Support */
  .pillar-featured {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(201,169,110,0.08) 0%, rgba(26,22,16,0.92) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.28);
  }
  .pillar-support-wrap {
    margin-top: 1.6rem;
    padding-top: 1.4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.18);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }
  .pillar-support-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1170 / 810;
    object-fit: contain;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.25);
    display: block;
  }
  .pillar-support-caption h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }
  .pillar-link {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  .pillar-link:hover {
    color: var(--white);
  }

  /* Image 7 — Podcast & Community Section */
  .podcast-section {
    background: var(--ink-soft);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.15);
    padding: 7rem 6rem;
  }
  .podcast-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: 4.5rem;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .podcast-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .podcast-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1170 / 1013;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.25);
    box-shadow: 20px 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  }
  .podcast-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201,169,110,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.25);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .podcast-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(253,250,245,0.7);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .podcast-signup-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .podcast-input-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .podcast-input-group input {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 240px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.3);
    padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
  }
  .podcast-input-group input:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
  }
  .signup-success-msg {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }

  /* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .menu-toggle {
      display: flex;
    }
    #mainNav {
      padding: 1.2rem 2rem;
    }
    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      right: -100%;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 320px;
      height: 100vh;
      background: rgba(13, 11, 8, 0.98);
      backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
      border-left: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.15);
      padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem;
      gap: 2rem;
      transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
      z-index: 99;
    }
    .nav-links.active {
      right: 0;
    }
    .nav-links a {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    }
    .hero {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      text-align: center;
      min-height: auto;
      padding-bottom: 4rem;
    }
    .hero-left {
      padding: 8rem 2rem 2rem;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .hero-eyebrow::before {
      display: none;
    }
    .hero-desc {
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }
    .hero-actions {
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-right {
      display: flex;
      padding: 2rem;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .hero-image-wrap {
      max-width: 440px;
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    section { padding: 5rem 2rem; }
    .about-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
    .book-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .book-cover-wrap {
      position: static;
      max-width: 280px;
      margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    }
    .book-cta-row {
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .theme-item {
      text-align: left;
    }
    .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .quotes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-athlete-card {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 1.8rem;
      padding: 1.8rem;
    }
    .about-athlete-visual {
      max-width: 420px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      width: 100%;
    }
    .audience-banner-section {
      min-height: auto;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: stretch;
    }
    .audience-banner-backdrop {
      position: relative;
      height: auto;
      aspect-ratio: 1170 / 766;
      width: 100%;
    }
    .audience-banner-img {
      height: auto;
      aspect-ratio: 1170 / 766;
      object-fit: contain;
    }
    .audience-banner-overlay {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(10, 8, 5, 0.95) 100%);
    }
    .audience-banner-content {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 100%;
      padding: 3rem 2rem 4rem;
      background: #0a0805;
    }
    .podcast-section {
      padding: 5rem 2rem;
    }
    .podcast-container {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
    }
    .stats-bar {
      padding: 2rem;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      display: grid;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .stat-item {
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .stat-divider {
      display: none;
    }
    footer { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
    footer nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
    footer nav a { margin: 0.3rem; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    #mainNav {
      padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .hero-title {
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 3.5rem);
    }
    .hero-image-wrap {
      max-width: 320px;
      aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    }
    .hero-actions {
      flex-direction: column;
      width: 100%;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .hero-actions .btn-primary,
    .hero-actions .btn-ghost-gold,
    .hero-actions .btn-ghost {
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
    }
    section {
      padding: 4rem 1.2rem;
    }
    .about-athlete-card {
      padding: 1.2rem;
    }
    .audience-banner-content {
      padding: 2.2rem 1.4rem 3rem;
    }
    .audience-banner-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.5rem);
    }
    .podcast-section {
      padding: 4rem 1.2rem;
    }
    .podcast-input-group {
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .stats-bar {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .book-themes {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .about-quote-block {
      padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .about-quote-block blockquote {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .quote-card {
      padding: 1.5rem;
    }
  }

/* ─── DEDICATED SUBPAGES & COMPONENTS ─── */
.subpage-hero {
  padding: 10rem 6rem 5rem;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(201,169,110,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(139,46,46,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
              var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.15);
  position: relative;
}
.subpage-hero-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
}
.subpage-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.subpage-hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.subpage-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(253,250,245,0.7);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 700px;
}

/* Audiobook Feature */
.audiobook-feature {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,169,110,0.08) 0%, rgba(26,22,16,0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.25);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  margin: 4rem 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.audiobook-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.3);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* FAQ Component */
.faq-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--ink);
}
.faq-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  max-width: 850px;
}
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.15);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: rgba(201,169,110,0.4);
  background: rgba(201,169,110,0.03);
}
.faq-question {
  padding: 1.4rem 1.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  user-select: none;
  min-height: 48px;
}
.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}
.faq-question::after {
  content: '+';
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.faq-item[open] .faq-question::after {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.8rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(253,250,245,0.7);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Blog & Articles Directory */
.blog-directory {
  padding: 5rem 6rem;
}
.category-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.category-tab {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.25);
  color: rgba(253,250,245,0.7);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.category-tab:hover,
.category-tab.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
}
.article-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.18);
  background: rgba(26,22,16,0.6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.article-card-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a0805;
}
.article-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.article-card-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.article-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.article-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.article-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(253,250,245,0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.pending-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(201,169,110,0.15);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Single Article Template */
.single-article-hero {
  padding: 9rem 6rem 4rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.single-article-img-wrap {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.25);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a0805;
}
.single-article-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.single-article-content {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 6rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: rgba(253,250,245,0.85);
}
.pending-notice-box {
  background: rgba(201,169,110,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.25);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin: 3rem 0;
}

/* Contact Form Alerts */
.form-alert {
  padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.form-alert-success {
  background: rgba(46,125,50,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,0.4);
  color: #a5d6a7;
}
.form-alert-error {
  background: rgba(198,40,40,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(198,40,40,0.4);
  color: #ef9a9a;
}
.honeypot-field {
  display: none !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
}

/* Accessibility: 44px minimum touch targets */
.btn-primary, .btn-ghost, .btn-dark, .btn-outline-dark, .btn-ghost-gold, .nav-cta, input, textarea, button {
  min-height: 44px;
}

/* Subpage Mobile Overrides */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .subpage-hero { padding: 8rem 2rem 3rem; }
  .audiobook-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 2rem; }
  .blog-directory { padding: 4rem 2rem; }
  .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .single-article-hero { padding: 7rem 2rem 3rem; }
}

/* Newsletter & Podcast Feedback Messages */
.signup-feedback-msg {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.signup-success-msg {
  background: rgba(46,125,50,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,0.4);
  color: #a5d6a7;
}
.signup-error-msg {
  background: rgba(198,40,40,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(198,40,40,0.4);
  color: #ef9a9a;
}

/* ─── ANCHORS STRIP (REPLACES STATISTICS STRIP - PAGE 3) ─── */
.anchors-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  padding: 2.2rem 4rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.anchor-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.anchor-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.anchor-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(13,11,8,0.78);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ─── HOMEPAGE NEWSLETTER SECTION (PAGE 13) ─── */
.homepage-newsletter-section {
  padding: 6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,169,110,0.06) 0%, rgba(20,16,11,0.98) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.15);
}
.homepage-newsletter-container {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.homepage-newsletter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.homepage-newsletter-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(253,250,245,0.75);
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .anchors-bar {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .homepage-newsletter-section {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  }
}