/* J.C. Equity Group — brand upgrade v2 (visual craft)
   SoT: design-specs/one-look/SITE-TOKENS-V2-HANDOFF.md
   Navy #0B1F3A · Teal #1F6F6A (never CTA fill) · Pale #F4F5F7 · Charcoal #1A1A1A
   Type: Source Serif 4 SemiBold headings · Inter UI/body
   CTA: primary solid navy /apply · secondary outline navy /invest
   Draft polish only — no live CF until send-yes */

:root {
  --logo-h: 28px;
  --logo-h-mobile: 24px;
  --navy: #0B1F3A;
  --navy-hover: #123052;
  --navy-deep: #071628;
  --near-black: #0A0A0A;
  --charcoal: #1A1A1A;
  --gray: #F4F5F7;
  --pale: #F4F5F7;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --teal: #1F6F6A;
  --teal-on-navy: #7eb8b4;
  --muted: #5A6570;
  --border: #E2E5EA;
  --max: 1240px;
  --radius: 2px;
  --radius-card: 4px;
  /* 8pt rhythm — section Y 64–96; card gap 24–32; nav gap 32 */
  --space-1: 8px;
  --space-2: 16px;
  --space-3: 24px;
  --space-4: 32px;
  --space-5: 40px;
  --space-6: 48px;
  --space-8: 64px;
  --section-y: clamp(4rem, 5.5vw, 6rem); /* 64–96 */
  --card-gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2rem); /* 24–32 */
  --nav-gap: 32px;
  --font-sans: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: "Source Serif 4", "Source Serif Pro", Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif;
  /* Kit type scale — fixed at ≥1440; clamp below */
  --text-display: clamp(2.25rem, 1.4rem + 2.2vw, 3.5rem); /* → 56 */
  --text-display-lh: 1.14; /* → 64/56 */
  --text-h1: clamp(1.85rem, 1.2rem + 1.4vw, 2.5rem); /* → 40 */
  --text-h1-lh: 1.2; /* → 48/40 */
  --text-h2: clamp(1.5rem, 1.15rem + 0.7vw, 1.75rem); /* → 28 */
  --text-h2-lh: 1.286; /* → 36/28 */
  --text-h3: clamp(1.2rem, 1.05rem + 0.35vw, 1.375rem); /* → 22 */
  --text-h3-lh: 1.273; /* → 28/22 */
  --text-body: 16px;
  --text-body-lh: 26px;
  --text-ui: 14px;
  --text-ui-lh: 20px;
  --text-caption: 12px;
  --text-caption-lh: 18px;
  --text-kicker: 12px;
  --text-kicker-lh: 16px;
  --tracking-display: -0.015em;
  --tracking-h1: -0.015em;
  --tracking-h2: -0.01em;
  --tracking-kicker: 0.08em;
  --btn-h: 48px;
  --btn-px: 24px;
  /* aliases (compat) */
  --fs-display: var(--text-display);
  --lh-display: var(--text-display-lh);
  --fs-h1: var(--text-h1);
  --lh-h1: var(--text-h1-lh);
  --fs-h2: var(--text-h2);
  --lh-h2: var(--text-h2-lh);
  --fs-h3: var(--text-h3);
  --lh-h3: var(--text-h3-lh);
  --fs-body: var(--text-body);
  --lh-body: var(--text-body-lh);
  --fs-ui: var(--text-ui);
  --lh-ui: var(--text-ui-lh);
  --fs-caption: var(--text-caption);
  --lh-caption: var(--text-caption-lh);
  --fs-kicker: var(--text-kicker);
  --lh-kicker: var(--text-kicker-lh);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: var(--text-body-lh);
  font-size: var(--text-body);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
figure { margin: 0; }

a { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 0.18em; }

.wrap {
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--max));
  margin-inline: auto;
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .wrap { width: min(100% - 6rem, var(--max)); }
}

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

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 1rem; top: 1rem; }

section[id], #investors, #financing, #main {
  scroll-margin-top: 5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section[id], #investors, #financing, #main { scroll-margin-top: 4rem; }
}

/* Focus */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, .btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--navy);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
.site-header a:focus-visible,
.site-header button:focus-visible,
.nav a:focus-visible,
.nav-toggle:focus-visible,
.mobile-nav a:focus-visible,
.contact a:focus-visible,
.contact .btn:focus-visible,
.site-footer a:focus-visible,
.skip-link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #7eb8b4;
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* —— Header: thin white institutional —— */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 64px; gap: 1.5rem;
}
.logo-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-link img { height: var(--logo-h); width: auto; }
.logo-link:hover { text-decoration: none; opacity: 0.9; }

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--nav-gap); }
.nav a {
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-size: var(--text-ui); font-weight: 600;
  line-height: var(--text-ui-lh);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav a:hover { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none; background: transparent; border: 0;
  color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
.nav-toggle-label { pointer-events: none; }

.mobile-nav {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
}
.mobile-nav[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.mobile-nav a {
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-size: var(--text-ui); font-weight: 600;
  line-height: var(--text-ui-lh);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-inner { min-height: 56px; }
  .logo-link img { height: var(--logo-h-mobile); }
  .nav { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
}

/* —— Buttons (v2 — teal never fill) —— */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  height: 48px; padding: 0 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--text-ui); font-weight: 600;
  line-height: var(--text-ui-lh); text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}
.btn:hover { text-decoration: none; }

.btn-navy {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-hover); border-color: var(--navy-hover); color: var(--white); }

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--gray); color: var(--navy); }

.btn-on-dark {
  background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--white);
}
.btn-on-dark:hover { background: var(--gray); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--gray); }

.btn-outline-on-dark {
  background: transparent; color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.btn-outline-on-dark:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--white);
}

.btn-ghost-dark {
  background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
}
.btn-ghost-dark:hover { border-color: var(--navy); }

.text-cta {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal);
  text-decoration: none; margin-top: auto;
}
.text-cta:hover { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 0.18em; }

.cta-stack {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2) 20px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.cta-primary-block, .cta-secondary-block {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px;
}
.cta-audience-cue {
  font-size: var(--text-caption); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  line-height: var(--text-caption-lh);
  color: var(--muted); margin: 0;
}
.cta-micro-line {
  font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 36rem; margin: 0;
}
.hero--navy .cta-audience-cue,
.hero--navy .cta-micro-line,
.hero--navy .legal-micro {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cta-stack { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .cta-stack .btn { width: 100%; }
  .cta-primary-block, .cta-secondary-block { width: 100%; }
}

/* Kickers / titles — v2 kit scale */
.kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-kicker); font-weight: 600;
  line-height: var(--text-kicker-lh);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.kicker-on-dark { color: #7eb8b4; }

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-h2);
  font-weight: 600; line-height: var(--text-h2-lh);
  color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-title-on-dark { color: #fff; }

.section-lead {
  font-size: var(--text-body); line-height: var(--text-body-lh); color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 42rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.card-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-kicker); font-weight: 600;
  line-height: var(--text-kicker-lh);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  .section-title { font-size: 28px; line-height: 36px; }
}

/* —— Hero: capability-first (navy field + CRE photo; Carlyle people-hero retired) —— */
.hero {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0 clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-copy {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.15rem;
}
.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-kicker); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #7eb8b4; line-height: var(--text-kicker-lh);
}
.hero-rule {
  display: block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border: 0;
  margin: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-display);
  font-weight: 600; line-height: var(--text-display-lh);
  color: var(--white); letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.hero-lead {
  font-size: var(--text-body); line-height: var(--text-body-lh);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); max-width: 34rem;
}
.legal-micro {
  font-size: var(--text-caption); line-height: var(--text-caption-lh);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); max-width: 34rem;
}
.hero-media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  background: var(--navy-deep);
}
.hero-media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top right,
    rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.55) 0%,
    rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.15) 45%,
    transparent 70%
  ),
  linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.45) 0%,
    transparent 40%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  min-height: 280px; max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 56px; line-height: 64px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; }
  .hero-media { order: 2; }
  .hero-media img { min-height: 200px; max-height: 280px; }
  .hero-tagline { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6vw, 2.35rem); line-height: 1.2; }
  .hero-lead { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; }
}

/* —— Platform —— */
.platform {
  background: var(--gray);
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
}
.platform-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--card-gap);
}
.platform-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.platform-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-h3); font-weight: 600; line-height: var(--text-h3-lh);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--navy);
}
.platform-card p:last-child {
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--muted);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .platform-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* —— How we decide —— */
.decide {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.decide-steps {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.decide-step {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem;
}
.decide-step:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.decide-num {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: var(--teal);
}
.decide-step h3 {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--charcoal);
}
.decide-step p {
  font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--muted);
}
.decide-edu-note {
  font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.decide-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
}
.decide-table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;
}
.decide-table th, .decide-table td {
  text-align: left; padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  vertical-align: top;
}
.decide-table thead th {
  background: var(--gray);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.decide-table tbody th {
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--charcoal); width: 18%;
}
.decide-table tbody td { color: var(--muted); }
.decide-table tbody tr:last-child th,
.decide-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .decide-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .decide-step {
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .decide-step:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .decide-step h3 { margin: 0; }
  .decide-step p { flex: 1 1 100%; margin: 0; padding-left: 0; }
}

/* —— Engines —— */
.engines {
  background: var(--gray);
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
}
.engines-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--card-gap);
}
.engine-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem;
}
.engine-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-h3); font-weight: 600; line-height: var(--text-h3-lh);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--navy);
}
.engine-card > p {
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--muted); flex: 1;
}

.engine-also {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
}
.engine-also-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-kicker); font-weight: 600;
  line-height: var(--text-kicker-lh);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.engine-also h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.engine-also p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--muted); }

.engines-legal {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--muted);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .engines-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* —— Place / Colorado —— */
.place {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
}
.place-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--card-gap);
}
.place-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.place-photo {
  overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem; background: var(--gray);
}
.place-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 240px; object-fit: cover;
}
.place-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-h3); font-weight: 600; line-height: var(--text-h3-lh);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--navy);
}
.place-card > p:last-child {
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--muted);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .place-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .place-photo img { height: 200px; }
}

/* —— Founder —— */
.founder {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.founder-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.75rem;
}
.founder-photo {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 112px; height: 112px;
  border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; margin: 0;
}
.founder-photo img {
  width: 112px; height: 112px;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center 18%;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.founder-copy {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; min-width: 0;
}
.founder-copy h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-h3); font-weight: 600; line-height: var(--text-h3-lh);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--navy);
}
.founder-role {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--teal);
}
.founder-copy > p:last-child {
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--muted); max-width: 48rem;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .founder-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .founder-copy { align-items: center; }
}

/* —— Contact navy band —— */
.contact {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
}
.contact .section-lead { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); }
.contact-direct {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
}
.contact-direct a {
  color: #fff; font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none;
}
.contact-direct a:hover { color: #7eb8b4; text-decoration: underline; }

.contact-paths {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--card-gap);
}
.path-panel {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
}
.path-panel h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-h3); font-weight: 600; line-height: var(--text-h3-lh);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-kicker); font-weight: 600;
  line-height: var(--text-kicker-lh);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #7eb8b4; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-sub {
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.form-hedge {
  font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 1rem; padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(31, 111, 106, 0.06);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.form-hedge--on-dark {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-left-color: #7eb8b4;
}
.financing-stub {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: flex-start; color: var(--charcoal);
}
.financing-stub p {
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--muted);
}
.financing-fields {
  margin: 0; padding-left: 1.15rem;
  font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--charcoal);
}
.financing-fields li { margin: 0.15rem 0; }

.form-frame-wrap {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  min-height: 480px;
}
.form-frame {
  display: block; width: 100%;
  min-height: 480px; height: 600px; border: 0;
}

.what-happens-next {
  margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--charcoal);
}
.what-happens-next strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.what-happens-next--on-dark { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }
.what-happens-next--on-dark strong { color: #fff; }

.form-legal, .form-fallback {
  margin-top: 0.85rem; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--muted);
}
.form-legal--on-dark, .form-fallback--on-dark {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.form-fallback a, .form-fallback--on-dark a {
  color: #7eb8b4; font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-paths { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* —— Footer —— */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--near-black);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
}
.footer-inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.footer-brand {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
}
.footer-brand strong {
  color: #fff; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.footer-brand span { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); }
.footer-social {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem 1rem;
}
.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: color 160ms ease, border-color 160ms ease, background-color 160ms ease;
}
.footer-social a:hover,
.footer-social a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(31, 111, 106, 0.1);
}
.footer-social a:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--teal); outline-offset: 3px; }
.footer-social svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; fill: currentColor; }
.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45); max-width: 72rem;
}
.footer-copy { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-brand { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .btn { transition: none; }
}

/* Cookie banner */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: #fff; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 32px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.12);
  padding: 1rem 0 1.15rem;
}
.cookie-banner-inner {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem 1.5rem;
}
.cookie-banner-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}
.cookie-banner-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0; max-width: 42rem;
}
.cookie-banner-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.65rem; }
.cookie-privacy-link { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: underline; }
.cookie-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); padding: 0.75rem 0 1.5rem;
}

/* —— Apply page (dedicated term-sheet request) —— */
.page-apply,
.page-invest { background: var(--white); }
.apply-hero {
  background: var(--gray);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}
.apply-hero-inner { max-width: 48rem; }
.apply-hero .hero-rule {
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}
.apply-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-h1);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: var(--text-h1-lh);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0.35rem 0 1rem;
}
.apply-lead {
  font-size: var(--text-body);
  line-height: var(--text-body-lh);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
  max-width: 42rem;
}
@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  .apply-hero h1 { font-size: 40px; line-height: 48px; }
}
.apply-hedge { margin-bottom: 0; }
.apply-form-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
}
.apply-form-wrap { max-width: 52rem; }
.apply-frame-wrap {
  min-height: 1800px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  background: #fff;
}
.apply-frame {
  min-height: 1800px;
  height: 2200px;
  width: 100%;
  border: 0;
}
.nav a[aria-current="page"],
.mobile-nav a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .apply-frame-wrap { min-height: 1600px; }
  .apply-frame { min-height: 1600px; height: 2000px; }
}


/* —— Invest lead-gen landing (form-dominant, Legal under form) —— */
.page-invest .invest-leadgen {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem) 0 clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
}

.invest-leadgen-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.leadgen-copy {
  padding-top: 0.35rem;
  max-width: 28rem;
}

.leadgen-copy .kicker {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.leadgen-copy .hero-rule {
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}

.leadgen-copy h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-h1);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: var(--text-h1-lh);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}

.leadgen-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-body);
  line-height: var(--text-body-lh);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  .leadgen-copy h1 { font-size: 40px; line-height: 48px; }
}

.leadgen-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

.leadgen-bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.leadgen-bullets li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.45em;
  width: 0.55rem;
  height: 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 1px;
  background: var(--teal);
}

.leadgen-voice {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  max-width: 26rem;
}

.leadgen-hedge-inline {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 24rem;
}

.leadgen-form-col {
  min-width: 0;
}

.leadgen-form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 0;
}

.leadgen-legal {
  margin: 0.95rem 0 0;
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.leadgen-next {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.leadgen-fallback {
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
}

/* Mobile: form first visually, then copy */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .invest-leadgen-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .leadgen-form-col { order: -1; }
  .leadgen-copy {
    max-width: none;
    padding-top: 0;
  }
  .leadgen-form-card {
    min-height: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .leadgen-form-card {
    min-height: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.07);
  }
}


/* —— Native branded investor lead form —— */
.jc-leadform {
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 1.85rem) clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.85rem) clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.65rem);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.jc-leadform-fields {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.jc-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.jc-field .req {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.jc-field .opt {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.jc-field input[type="text"],
.jc-field input[type="email"],
.jc-field input[type="tel"],
.jc-field select,
.jc-field textarea {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.jc-field select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath fill='%230B1F3A' d='M1.4 0.6L6 5.2 10.6 0.6 12 2 6 8 0 2z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 0.9rem center;
  background-size: 12px 8px;
  padding-right: 2.4rem;
}

.jc-field textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 6.5rem;
}

.jc-field input:hover,
.jc-field select:hover,
.jc-field textarea:hover {
  border-color: #c5ccd6;
}

.jc-field input:focus,
.jc-field select:focus,
.jc-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(31, 111, 106, 0.22);
}

.jc-field input:disabled,
.jc-field select:disabled,
.jc-field textarea:disabled {
  background: var(--pale);
  color: var(--muted);
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.jc-field-consent {
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.jc-consent {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--muted) !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.jc-consent input[type="checkbox"] {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 1.1rem;
  height: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  accent-color: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 2px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.jc-consent input[type="checkbox"]:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--teal);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.jc-leadform-actions {
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
}

.jc-leadform-submit {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  min-height: 3rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
}


.jc-leadform-submit:disabled {
  opacity: 0.7;
  cursor: wait;
}

.jc-leadform-status {
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.jc-leadform-status.is-pending {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.jc-leadform-status.is-success {
  color: var(--teal);
}

.jc-leadform-status.is-error {
  color: #9b2c2c;
}


/* —— Apply page multi-section native form —— */
.page-apply .apply-form-card {
  min-height: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.08);
  background: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.jc-leadform--apply {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem) clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

.jc-leadform-section {
  border: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 0 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  min-inline-size: 0;
  min-width: 0;
}

.jc-leadform-section:last-of-type {
  border-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.jc-leadform-section legend {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 0.15rem;
  width: 100%;
  float: none;
}

.jc-section-hint,
.jc-field-hint {
  margin: -0.35rem 0 0.15rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.jc-field-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.jc-field-grid--2 {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.jc-field-grid--3 {
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr 0.8fr;
}

.jc-field input[type="number"],
.jc-field input[type="date"] {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.jc-field input[type="number"]:hover,
.jc-field input[type="date"]:hover {
  border-color: #c5ccd6;
}

.jc-field input[type="number"]:focus,
.jc-field input[type="date"]:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(31, 111, 106, 0.22);
}

.jc-field input[type="number"]:disabled,
.jc-field input[type="date"]:disabled {
  background: var(--pale);
  color: var(--muted);
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.jc-leadform-section[hidden],
.jc-field[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .jc-field-grid--2,
  .jc-field-grid--3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Apply form wrap: allow taller native form without iframe min-heights */
.page-apply .apply-form-wrap {
  max-width: 44rem;
}
.page-apply .apply-frame-wrap,
.page-apply .apply-frame {
  min-height: 0;
  height: auto;
}


/* --- SEO / AEO 2026-09-22: answer-first, capital-raise, FAQ --- */
.aeo-answers {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--pale);
}
.aeo-answers .section-title { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.aeo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--card-gap);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.aeo-card {
  background: var(--white, #fff);
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #E2E5EA);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card, 4px);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
}
.aeo-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-h3);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: var(--text-h3-lh);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
}
.aeo-answer,
.aeo-answer-lead {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-body);
  line-height: var(--text-body-lh);
  color: var(--charcoal);
}
.aeo-answer-lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  max-width: 52rem;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem;
}
.aeo-card a,
.capital-raise a,
.faq-section a,
.invest-edu a { color: var(--teal, #1F6F6A); font-weight: 600; }

.capital-raise {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.capital-raise-points {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  max-width: 48rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}
.capital-raise-points p {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--pale, #F5F7FA);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal, #1F6F6A);
  color: var(--muted, #5A6570);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.capital-raise-financing-cue { margin-bottom: 0; }

.faq-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--pale);
}
.faq-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 48rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white, #fff);
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #E2E5EA);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card, 4px);
  padding: 0.15rem 1.1rem 0.15rem;
}
.faq-item summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy, #0B1F3A);
  padding: 0.95rem 0;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: "+";
  float: right;
  color: var(--teal, #1F6F6A);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: "–"; }
.faq-item p {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--muted, #5A6570);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}
.investor-story {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--navy, #0B1F3A);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.page-invest .invest-edu {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border, #E2E5EA);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .aeo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* —— Brand v2 desktop type locks (≥1440) —— */
@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 56px;
    line-height: 64px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .apply-hero h1,
  .leadgen-copy h1 {
    font-size: 40px;
    line-height: 48px;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 36px;
  }
  .platform-card h3,
  .engine-card h3,
  .place-card h3,
  .aeo-card h3,
  .path-panel h3,
  .founder-copy h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }
}


/* —— Brand v2 form polish (visual only) —— */
.jc-field input[aria-invalid="true"],
.jc-field select[aria-invalid="true"],
.jc-field textarea[aria-invalid="true"],
.jc-field.is-error input,
.jc-field.is-error select,
.jc-field.is-error textarea {
  border-color: #9b2c2c;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(155, 44, 44, 0.16);
}
.jc-field-error {
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-caption);
  line-height: var(--text-caption-lh);
  color: #9b2c2c;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.jc-leadform-submit,
.btn.jc-leadform-submit {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: var(--btn-h);
  min-height: var(--btn-h);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-ui);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: var(--text-ui-lh);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  /* inherits .btn-navy — solid navy, never teal fill */
}
.jc-leadform-status.is-error {
  color: #9b2c2c;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* AEO / FAQ card gaps → 24–32 */
.aeo-grid {
  gap: var(--card-gap) !important;
}
.faq-list {
  gap: var(--space-3) !important;
}

/* —— Teach-site Home (2026-09-24) ——
   Light hero, relationship-first CTAs, dual doors, learn band.
   Navy #0B1F3A · Teal #1F6F6A never CTA fill · cache v=20260924teach */

.hero--teach {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}
.hero--teach .hero-tagline { color: var(--teal); }
.hero--teach .hero-rule { background: var(--teal); }
.hero--teach h1 { color: var(--navy); }
.hero--teach .hero-lead { color: var(--muted); max-width: 36rem; }
.hero-media--teach::after { display: none; }
.hero-media--teach {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.12);
}
.hero-media--teach img {
  min-height: 280px;
  max-height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.trust-marquee {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--teal-on-navy);
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-kicker);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.trust-marquee-inner { margin: 0; }

.teach-help,
.teach-built,
.teach-doors,
.teach-process,
.teach-learn,
.teach-founder,
.teach-faq {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
}
.teach-help { background: var(--pale); }
.teach-built { background: var(--white); }
.teach-doors { background: var(--pale); }
.teach-process { background: var(--white); }
.teach-learn { background: var(--pale); }
.teach-founder { background: var(--white); }
.teach-faq { background: var(--white); }

.pillar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--card-gap);
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}
.pillar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--teal);
}
.pillar-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-h3);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
.pillar-card p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--muted); }

.built-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--card-gap);
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}
.built-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--teal);
}
.built-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-h3);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.built-card p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--muted); flex: 1; }

.doors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--card-gap);
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}
.door-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.door-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-h3);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.door-card p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--muted); }
.door-cue { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

.process-grid {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--card-gap);
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  padding: 0;
}
.process-card {
  background: var(--pale);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.1rem;
}
.process-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
.process-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.process-card p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--muted); }

.learn-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--card-gap);
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}
.learn-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
}
.learn-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
.learn-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-h3);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.learn-card p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--muted); }
.learn-soft {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.learn-soft a { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; }
.learn-page-cue { margin-top: 0.75rem; }
.learn-page-cue a { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }

.founder-steward {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.teach-trust {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
}
.teach-trust .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.trust-body {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  max-width: 44rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}
.trust-cta { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); font-size: 15px; }
.trust-cta a { color: var(--teal-on-navy); font-weight: 600; }

.footer-inner--teach .footer-brand-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--white);
}
.footer-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
}
.footer-nav a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-nav a:hover { color: var(--white); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-geo {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem;
}

/* Learn + About stubs */
.page-stub {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.page-stub .section-title { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.page-stub .section-lead { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.stub-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .built-grid,
  .doors-grid,
  .learn-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-inner--teach .footer-brand-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* —— Home draft 2026-10-01: borrower hero + founder story —— */
.hero--borrower .hero-head {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 46rem;
}
.hero--borrower .hero-lead { max-width: 40rem; }
.hero-phone { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.hero-phone a { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.hero-founder {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.hero-founder-media img { min-height: 280px; max-height: 460px; width: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hero-founder-copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem; }
.hero-founder-copy p { color: var(--charcoal); font-size: var(--text-body); line-height: var(--text-body-lh); margin: 0; }
.hero-founder-copy .kicker { color: var(--teal); margin: 0; }
.hero-founder-name { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; }
.hero-founder-name img { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 18%; }
.hero-founder-name h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
  font-size: var(--text-h3); line-height: var(--text-h3-lh); letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: 0;
}
.footer-geo a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-founder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-founder-media img { max-height: 300px; }
}
.hero-founder-media img { object-position: 70% 85%; }

/* /invest founder card (2026-10-01) */
.invest-founder { margin-top: 1.5rem; padding-top: 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.invest-founder p { color: var(--charcoal); font-size: var(--text-body); line-height: var(--text-body-lh); margin: 0; }
.invest-founder .hero-founder-name h2 { margin: 0; }