:root {
  --color-primary: #1c1c1a;
  --color-primary-dark: #000000;
  --color-accent: #1c1c1a;
  --color-accent-warm: #a3703f;
  --color-bg: #ffffff;
  --color-bg-alt: #fafaf8;
  --color-border: #e5e4e0;
  --color-text: #1c1c1a;
  --color-text-muted: #5f5e5a;
  --font-heading: "Source Serif 4", Georgia, "Iowan Old Style", serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --radius: 8px;
  --max-width: 1240px;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  * { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; animation-delay: 0s !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; }
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16px;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin: 0 0 0.6em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }

p { margin: 0 0 1em; }

a { color: var(--color-primary); }
a:not(.btn):hover, a:not(.btn):focus-visible { color: var(--color-accent-warm); }
.hero-dark a:not(.btn):hover, .hero-dark a:not(.btn):focus-visible { color: var(--color-accent-warm); }

.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Header */
.site-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
}

.site-header .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
}

.header-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.header-cta { flex-shrink: 0; }

@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .header-right { gap: 12px; }
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand img { height: 88px; width: auto; display: block; }

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand img { height: 60px; }
}

.main-nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.main-nav a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 6px 2px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}

.main-nav a:hover,
.main-nav a:focus-visible {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent-warm);
}

.main-nav a[aria-current="page"] {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent-warm);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .main-nav.open { display: block; }
  .main-nav ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 12px 0;
  }
  .site-header .container { flex-wrap: wrap; }
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-primary:focus-visible { background: var(--color-primary-dark); }

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}
.btn-secondary:hover, .btn-secondary:focus-visible { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }

a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, select:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Hero */
.hero {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: 88px 0 64px;
}

.hero .eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.eyebrow-rule {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.eyebrow-rule .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0; }
.eyebrow-rule::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Full-bleed dark hero, used on Home to anchor the page with confidence */
.hero-dark {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 120px 0 96px;
}
.hero-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.6s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-bg-layer.active { opacity: 1; }
.hero-dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(20, 20, 19, 0.82);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-dark > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-dark .eyebrow { color: #b9b8b3; }
.hero-dark h1 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 400; }
.hero-dark p { color: #d8d7d3; }
.hero-dark .btn-primary { background: #fff; color: var(--color-primary); }
.hero-dark .btn-primary:hover, .hero-dark .btn-primary:focus-visible { background: #ece9e2; }
.hero-dark .btn-secondary { color: #fff; border-color: #fff; }
.hero-dark .btn-secondary:hover, .hero-dark .btn-secondary:focus-visible { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.hero-dark .hero-note { color: #a9a8a3; }
.hero-dark a:not(.btn) { color: #fff; text-decoration-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* Staggered entrance for the home hero's text, each line arrives a beat after the last */
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hero-intro .eyebrow-rule,
.hero-intro h1,
.hero-intro > .container > p,
.hero-intro .hero-cta,
.hero-intro .hero-note {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.9s ease forwards;
}
.hero-intro .eyebrow-rule { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.hero-intro h1 { animation-delay: 0.22s; }
.hero-intro > .container > p { animation-delay: 0.42s; }
.hero-intro .hero-cta { animation-delay: 0.62s; }
.hero-intro .hero-note { animation-delay: 0.78s; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-dark { padding: 72px 0 56px; }
}

.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 28px; }

.hero-note {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Sections */
section { padding: 88px 0; }
section.alt { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }

/* Scroll reveal: JS adds .reveal-init on load, then .reveal-visible once a section
   enters the viewport. Sections stay visible by default if JS never runs. */
.reveal-init {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal-init.reveal-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  section { padding: 56px 0; }
}

.section-heading { max-width: 700px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.section-heading p { color: var(--color-text-muted); }

.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 28px;
}
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); }

.card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
}

.card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.headshot {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 50% 15%;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.headshot-lg {
  width: 168px;
  height: 168px;
}

.team-card {
  padding: 40px;
}
.team-card .team-name {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.role-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.card-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.card-header-row .headshot {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.card-header-row h3 { margin-bottom: 4px; }

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .card-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

.founder-spotlight {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.founder-photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 50% 15%;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .founder-spotlight {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .founder-photo {
    max-width: 260px;
  }
}

.placeholder-card {
  border-style: dashed;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.tag-bold {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Process steps */
.steps {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  counter-reset: step;
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
}

.steps li {
  counter-increment: step;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.steps li::before {
  content: counter(step);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Flippable step cards (Investors process): number badge lives on the front face,
   and li.flip-card overrides the plain .steps li box styling since flip-inner/
   flip-front/flip-back supply their own borders and backgrounds instead. */
.steps li.flip-card {
  counter-increment: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
}
.steps li.flip-card::before {
  content: none;
}
.step-number {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.steps .flip-inner { min-height: 240px; }
.steps .flip-front { align-items: flex-start; justify-content: flex-start; text-align: left; }
.steps .flip-back { align-items: flex-start; justify-content: flex-start; text-align: left; }

/* Criteria panel */
.criteria-panel {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}
.criteria-panel dl {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.criteria-panel div {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.criteria-panel dt {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.criteria-panel dd { margin: 0; font-weight: 600; }

/* Disclosure / notice boxes */
.notice {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Forms */
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
}
.form-grid .full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

input, textarea, select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: #fff;
}

textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

.field-error {
  color: #a0293f;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
}
.field.has-error .field-error { display: block; }
.field.has-error input,
.field.has-error textarea { border-color: #a0293f; }

.checkbox-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}
.checkbox-row input { width: auto; margin-top: 4px; }

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* honeypot field, hidden from sighted and screen-reader users */
.hp-field {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.form-status {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: none;
}
.form-status.success { display: block; background: #e7f2ea; color: #1f3a2e; border: 1px solid #b9d8c1; }
.form-status.error { display: block; background: #fbe9ec; color: #7a1f30; border: 1px solid #f0bcc5; }

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #d8d7d3;
  padding: 56px 0 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.footer-brand img { height: 36px; width: auto; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 28px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-grid h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #9d9c97;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-grid ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.footer-grid li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-grid a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.footer-grid a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.footer-legal {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  padding-top: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #9d9c97;
}
.footer-legal p { margin-bottom: 10px; }

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -999px;
  top: auto;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  z-index: 100;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  left: 12px;
  top: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 18px 0;
}
.faq-item h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.faq-item p { color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 0; }

.pull-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0 0;
}
.pull-quote-lg {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.2vw, 2rem);
  border-left-color: var(--color-accent-warm);
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.prose { max-width: 760px; }
.prose h2 { margin-top: 1.6em; }

/* Credibility strip */
.credibility-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Each stat fades up in sequence once the strip scrolls into view (the .reveal-init /
   .reveal-visible classes are added by the scroll-reveal observer in main.js). Scoped to
   .reveal-init so items stay visible by default if JavaScript never runs. */
.reveal-init .credibility-item {
  opacity: 0;
}
.reveal-visible .credibility-item {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s ease forwards;
}
.reveal-visible .credibility-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.reveal-visible .credibility-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-visible .credibility-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.reveal-visible .credibility-item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.reveal-visible .credibility-item:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.65s; }
.reveal-visible .credibility-item:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }

/* Same staggered "blocks appearing" treatment applied generally: card grids, process
   steps, and FAQ rows all cascade in once their section scrolls into view. */
.reveal-init .grid > *,
.reveal-init .steps > li,
.reveal-init .faq-item {
  opacity: 0;
}
.reveal-visible .grid > *,
.reveal-visible .steps > li,
.reveal-visible .faq-item {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s ease forwards;
}
.reveal-visible .grid > *:nth-child(1),
.reveal-visible .steps > li:nth-child(1),
.reveal-visible .faq-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.04s; }
.reveal-visible .grid > *:nth-child(2),
.reveal-visible .steps > li:nth-child(2),
.reveal-visible .faq-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.14s; }
.reveal-visible .grid > *:nth-child(3),
.reveal-visible .steps > li:nth-child(3),
.reveal-visible .faq-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-visible .grid > *:nth-child(4),
.reveal-visible .steps > li:nth-child(4),
.reveal-visible .faq-item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.34s; }
.reveal-visible .grid > *:nth-child(5),
.reveal-visible .steps > li:nth-child(5),
.reveal-visible .faq-item:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.44s; }
.reveal-visible .grid > *:nth-child(6),
.reveal-visible .steps > li:nth-child(6),
.reveal-visible .faq-item:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.54s; }
.reveal-visible .grid > *:nth-child(n+7),
.reveal-visible .steps > li:nth-child(n+7),
.reveal-visible .faq-item:nth-child(n+7) { animation-delay: 0.64s; }

.credibility-icon {
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.credibility-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.credibility-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Investment criteria cards: icon + label + value, consistent card height via CSS grid */
.criteria-card {
  text-align: center;
}
.criteria-card .credibility-value {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent-warm);
}

/* Flip effect: hovering (or focusing, for keyboard/touch users) a criteria card
   rotates it to reveal a short explanation on the back. */
.flip-card {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  perspective: 1200px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.flip-card:focus-visible { outline: none; }
.flip-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 190px;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.2, 0.2, 1);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.flip-card:hover .flip-inner,
.flip-card:focus-within .flip-inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}
.flip-front, .flip-back {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.flip-front {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.flip-back {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}
.flip-back p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .flip-inner { transition: none; }
}

/* Two-column content + supporting visual */
.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* Clean icon panel: a tinted charcoal surface with the mark centered.
   Used where photography isn't available yet, instead of stock/illustrated placeholders. */
.two-col-visual {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: block;
}

/* Our Story section: full-bleed background photo, kept very subtle so the text
   on top stays easy to read against the section's light background. */
.story-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.story-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.1;
  z-index: 0;
}
.story-section > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.icon-panel {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.icon-panel img {
  width: 30%;
  max-width: 120px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Charcoal CTA banner */
.cta-banner {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; }
.cta-banner p { color: #d8d7d3; }
.cta-banner .btn-primary {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.cta-banner .btn-primary:hover,
.cta-banner .btn-primary:focus-visible { background: #ece9e2; }
.cta-banner .btn-secondary {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #fff;
}
.cta-banner .btn-secondary:hover,
.cta-banner .btn-secondary:focus-visible { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

.subscribe-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.subscribe-form input[type="email"] {
  flex: 1 1 240px;
}
.cta-banner .subscribe-form input[type="email"] {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #fff;
}
.cta-banner .subscribe-form input[type="email"]::placeholder { color: #c9c8c3; }
.cta-banner .form-status.success { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.cta-banner .form-status.error { background: #fbe9ec; color: #7a1f30; border-color: #f0bcc5; }

/* Deal / opportunity cards */
.deal-card .status-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #e3f2e6;
  border: 1px solid #bfe2c6;
  color: #1f6b34;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.deal-card .deal-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Confirmation modal, shown after a successful contact form submission */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(20, 20, 19, 0.55);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  z-index: 100;
}
.modal-overlay[hidden] {
  display: none;
}
.modal-box {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px;
  max-width: 420px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.modal-box h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.modal-box p { color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}
.modal-close:hover { color: var(--color-text); background: var(--color-bg-alt); }
.modal-close:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent-warm); outline-offset: 1px; }

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 16px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}
.faq-question::after {
  content: "+";
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-accent-warm);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-question::after {
  content: "\2212";
}
.faq-answer {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 0 0 18px;
}
.faq-answer p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Footer */
.site-footer a { color: inherit; }