/* ============================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES — IN-KluSo Brand
   ============================================ */
:root {
  /* Base palette */
  --cream: #FAF6EE;
  --cream-dark: #F0EBDF;
  --black: #1A1A1A;
  --warm-gray-1: #333333;
  --warm-gray-2: #666666;
  --warm-gray-3: #999999;
  --warm-gray-4: #CCCCCC;
  --warm-gray-5: #E8E4DC;

  /* Accent — signature orange */
  --orange: #E8722A;
  --orange-light: #F4A261;
  --orange-glow: rgba(232, 114, 42, 0.15);

  /* Accent tones */
  --electric-blue: #3A86FF;
  --magenta: #E63988;
  --lilac: #A78BFA;
  --soft-green: #86EFAC;

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;

  /* CRUMBS risk colors */
  --risk-critical: #D94040;
  --risk-elevated: #E8761C;
  --risk-moderate: #E8B81C;
  --risk-low: #3BA676;
  --blue-accent: #4A7BF7;

  /* Spacing */
  --section-padding: clamp(60px, 10vw, 120px);
  --content-max: 780px;
  --wide-max: 1200px;
}

/* ============================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
}

a { color: var(--orange); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }
a:hover { color: var(--black); }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

/* ============================================
   READING PROGRESS BAR
   ============================================ */
.progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--orange);
  z-index: 1001;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ============================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 18px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  background: transparent;
}

.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  padding: 12px 32px;
}

.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--black);
}

.nav-logo span { color: var(--orange); }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: var(--warm-gray-2);
  transition: color 0.3s;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
  transition: width 0.3s;
}

.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--black); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--orange);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}

.nav.scrolled .nav-section-label { opacity: 1; }

/* ============================================
   HERO
   ============================================ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: var(--section-padding) 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--orange-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: heroGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero::after {
  content: '#1';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  right: 5%;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(8rem, 20vw, 18rem);
  color: rgba(232, 114, 42, 0.06);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-style: italic;
}

@keyframes heroGlow {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: translate(-40px, 30px) scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
}

.hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.3s forwards;
}

.hero-section-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--orange);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.hero-edition {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-date {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-3);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6.5vw, 5.5rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 1s 0.5s forwards;
}

.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--orange);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--warm-gray-2);
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 1s 0.7s forwards;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--black);
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--orange);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 1s 0.9s forwards;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-cta:hover { padding-left: 8px; color: var(--orange); }

.hero-cta svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.hero-cta:hover svg { transform: translateY(4px); }

.hero-scroll-line {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--orange));
  animation: scrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; height: 60px; }
  50% { opacity: 1; height: 80px; }
}

/* ============================================
   DIAGONAL ORANGE STRIPE (brand element)
   ============================================ */
.orange-stripe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--orange);
  transform: skewY(-1.5deg);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION HEADERS
   ============================================ */
.section-header {
  padding: var(--section-padding) 32px 40px;
  max-width: var(--wide-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.section-header h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--orange);
}

.section-header .section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-2);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* ============================================
   BYLINE
   ============================================ */
.byline {
  max-width: var(--content-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px 28px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.byline-author {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--warm-gray-1);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.byline-divider {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--warm-gray-4);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ============================================
   ARTICLE BODY
   ============================================ */
.article-body {
  max-width: var(--content-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px 60px;
}

.article-body p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--warm-gray-1);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.article-body p.lead {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  color: var(--black);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.article-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin: 48px 0 16px;
  color: var(--black);
}

.article-body h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 36px 0 12px;
  color: var(--black);
}

.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
  margin: 0 0 24px 20px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--warm-gray-1);
}

.article-body li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.article-body strong {
  color: var(--black);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.article-body em {
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ============================================
   PULLQUOTE
   ============================================ */
.pullquote {
  max-width: var(--wide-max);
  margin: 60px auto;
  padding: 60px 32px;
  position: relative;
}

.pullquote-inner {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 32px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--orange);
}

.pullquote blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--black);
  font-style: italic;
}

.pullquote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--warm-gray-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* ============================================
   DATA HIGHLIGHT STRIP
   ============================================ */
.data-strip {
  background: var(--black);
  color: white;
  padding: 48px 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.data-strip-inner {
  max-width: var(--wide-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}

.data-item .value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  color: var(--orange);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.data-item .desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================
   MARKET CARDS (4-city grid)
   ============================================ */
.market-grid {
  max-width: var(--wide-max);
  margin: 0 auto 80px;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.market-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.4s;
}

.market-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.market-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.market-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.market-card.card-nwa::before { background: var(--soft-green); }
.market-card.card-mde::before { background: var(--orange); }
.market-card.card-mad::before { background: var(--magenta); }
.market-card.card-nyc::before { background: var(--electric-blue); }

.market-card-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-5);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.market-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.market-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-2);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.market-card-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--warm-gray-5);
}

.market-card-stat .number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--orange);
}

.market-card-stat .label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ============================================
   FULL-WIDTH IMAGE BREAK
   ============================================ */
.image-break {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  background: var(--black);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.image-break-content {
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  z-index: 2;
}

.image-break h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.image-break p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.image-break .diagonal-line {
  position: absolute;
  width: 150%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--orange);
  transform: rotate(-25deg);
  top: 50%;
  left: -25%;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* ============================================
   GUIDE LIST (numbered items)
   ============================================ */
.guide-list {
  max-width: var(--content-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px 80px;
  counter-reset: guide;
}

.guide-item {
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--warm-gray-5);
  position: relative;
}

.guide-item::before {
  counter-increment: guide;
  content: counter(guide, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-5);
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 32px;
}

.guide-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  max-width: 85%;
}

.guide-item p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 85%;
}

/* ============================================
   FIELD NOTES
   ============================================ */
.field-notes {
  max-width: var(--content-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px 60px;
}

.field-note {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  padding-left: 24px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--warm-gray-5);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.field-note:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--orange);
}

.field-note-location {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.field-note p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--warm-gray-1);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ============================================
   INVESTMENT THESIS CARDS
   ============================================ */
.thesis-grid {
  max-width: var(--wide-max);
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.thesis-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.4s;
}

.thesis-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.thesis-card-market {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.thesis-card-market.tm-nwa {
  background: rgba(134, 239, 172, 0.15);
  color: #16a34a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(134, 239, 172, 0.4);
}

.thesis-card-market.tm-col {
  background: rgba(232, 114, 42, 0.1);
  color: var(--orange);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 114, 42, 0.3);
}

.thesis-card-market.tm-us {
  background: rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--electric-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.25);
}

.thesis-card-market.tm-risk {
  background: rgba(230, 57, 136, 0.08);
  color: var(--magenta);
  border: 1px solid rgba(230, 57, 136, 0.25);
}

.thesis-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.thesis-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.thesis-card .thesis-action {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--warm-gray-5);
}

/* ============================================
   EXTRAS / READING LIST
   ============================================ */
.reading-list {
  max-width: var(--content-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px 80px;
}

.reading-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--warm-gray-5);
}

.reading-item-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-5);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 36px;
}

.reading-item-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.reading-item-content p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-2);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.reading-item-content .reading-type {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* ============================================
   AUTHORS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.authors-section {
  background: var(--cream-dark);
  padding: var(--section-padding) 32px;
}

.authors-inner {
  max-width: var(--wide-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.authors-header {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.authors-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.authors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
}

.author-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.author-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--orange);
}

.author-card-role {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.author-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.author-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.author-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.author-monogram {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: white;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-monogram.monogram-orange {
  background: var(--orange);
}

.author-monogram.monogram-dark {
  background: var(--black);
}

.author-card-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.author-card-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.author-card-info .author-card-role {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.author-card-location {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-3);
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.author-card-bio {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.author-card-specialties {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.author-specialty-tag {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--warm-gray-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray-5);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--black);
  color: white;
  padding: 80px 32px 40px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--orange);
}

.footer-inner {
  max-width: var(--wide-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo span { color: var(--orange); }

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }

.footer-col ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-style: italic;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--orange); }

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: var(--wide-max);
  margin: 60px auto 0;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom .xtatik {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}


/* ============================================
   /CRUMBS — Data Signals Intelligence
   ============================================ */
.crumbs-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}

.crumbs-intro {
  max-width: var(--content-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px 60px;
}

.crumbs-intro p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--warm-gray-1);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.crumbs-intro p.lead {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  color: var(--black);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Brand Intelligence Cards */
.crumbs-brand-grid {
  max-width: var(--wide-max);
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.crumbs-brand-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray-5);
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.crumbs-brand-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}

.crumbs-brand-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--orange);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.crumbs-brand-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.crumbs-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.crumbs-card-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--black);
}

.crumbs-card-category {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-3);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.crumbs-card-score-wrap {
  text-align: right;
}

.crumbs-card-score {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1;
}

.crumbs-card-score-max {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-3);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.crumbs-rating-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.rating-ci-a { background: #E8F5E9; color: #2E7D32; }
.rating-ci-b { background: #E3F2FD; color: #1565C0; }
.rating-ci-c { background: #FFF8E1; color: #F57F17; }
.rating-ci-d { background: #FFF3E0; color: #E65100; }
.rating-ci-e { background: #FFEBEE; color: #C62828; }

/* Pillar Bars */
.crumbs-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.crumbs-pillar {
  text-align: center;
}

.crumbs-pillar-bar-bg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--warm-gray-5);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.crumbs-pillar-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.crumbs-pillar-bar-fill.healthy { background: var(--risk-low); }
.crumbs-pillar-bar-fill.monitor { background: var(--orange); }
.crumbs-pillar-bar-fill.at-risk { background: var(--risk-critical); }

.crumbs-pillar-label {
  font-size: 0.56rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.crumbs-pillar-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--warm-gray-2);
}

/* Card Insight */
.crumbs-card-insight {
  padding: 16px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--orange);
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.crumbs-card-insight-label {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.crumbs-card-insight-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-2);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Card Footer */
.crumbs-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--warm-gray-5);
}

.crumbs-card-trend {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.crumbs-trend-improving { color: var(--risk-low); }
.crumbs-trend-stable { color: var(--warm-gray-3); }
.crumbs-trend-deteriorating { color: var(--risk-critical); }

.crumbs-card-risk {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.crumbs-risk-low { background: #E8F5E9; color: #2E7D32; }
.crumbs-risk-moderate { background: #FFF8E1; color: #F57F17; }
.crumbs-risk-elevated { background: #FFF3E0; color: #E65100; }
.crumbs-risk-critical { background: #FFEBEE; color: #C62828; }

/* Dashboard Stats */
.crumbs-dash-grid {
  max-width: var(--wide-max);
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.crumbs-dash-stat {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray-5);
  padding: 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.crumbs-dash-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.crumbs-dash-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
}

.crumbs-dash-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--warm-gray-3);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.crumbs-dash-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--black);
}

.crumbs-dash-detail {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-3);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Risk Register Table */
.crumbs-risk-register {
  max-width: var(--wide-max);
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.crumbs-risk-register-inner {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray-5);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.crumbs-risk-register-header {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--warm-gray-5);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.crumbs-risk-register-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.crumbs-risk-register-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--orange-glow);
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.crumbs-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.crumbs-table th {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--warm-gray-3);
  background: var(--cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--warm-gray-5);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.crumbs-table td {
  padding: 14px 24px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--warm-gray-5);
  color: var(--warm-gray-2);
  vertical-align: top;
}

.crumbs-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.crumbs-severity-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 8px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.crumbs-severity-critical { background: var(--risk-critical); }
.crumbs-severity-elevated { background: var(--risk-elevated); }
.crumbs-severity-moderate { background: var(--risk-moderate); }

.crumbs-brand-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Live Signals */
.crumbs-signals {
  max-width: var(--wide-max);
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.crumbs-signal-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.crumbs-signal-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr auto;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray-5);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.crumbs-signal-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.crumbs-signal-type {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.crumbs-signal-content h4 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.crumbs-signal-content p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--warm-gray-3);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.crumbs-signal-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--warm-gray-2);
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Methodology Section (dark) */
.crumbs-methodology {
  background: var(--black);
  color: white;
  padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.crumbs-methodology::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--orange);
}

.crumbs-methodology .section-tag {
  color: var(--orange-light);
}

.crumbs-methodology .section-header h2 {
  color: white;
}

.crumbs-method-desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  max-width: 700px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 24px auto 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.crumbs-method-grid {
  max-width: var(--wide-max);
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
}

.crumbs-pillar-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.crumbs-pillar-card:hover {
  background: rgba(232, 114, 42, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(232, 114, 42, 0.2);
}

.crumbs-pillar-icon {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.crumbs-pillar-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.crumbs-pillar-range {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--orange-light);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.crumbs-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Rating Scale */
.crumbs-rating-scale {
  max-width: var(--wide-max);
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
}

.crumbs-scale-band {
  padding: 20px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.crumbs-scale-band:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.crumbs-scale-grade {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.crumbs-scale-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.crumbs-scale-range {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.crumbs-band-a { background: rgba(59,166,118,0.15); color: #6FCF97; }
.crumbs-band-b { background: rgba(74,123,247,0.15); color: #7DA8FA; }
.crumbs-band-c { background: rgba(232,184,28,0.15); color: #F2D060; }
.crumbs-band-d { background: rgba(232,118,28,0.15); color: #F4A460; }
.crumbs-band-e { background: rgba(217,64,64,0.15); color: #E57373; }

/* ============================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.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; }

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .guide-item::before { display: none; }
  .guide-item h4, .guide-item p { max-width: 100%; }
  .market-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .thesis-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .data-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .image-break { height: 320px; }
  .authors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero::after { font-size: 6rem; top: 5%; right: 2%; }
  .crumbs-brand-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .crumbs-dash-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .crumbs-method-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .crumbs-rating-scale { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .crumbs-signal-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .crumbs-signal-type { order: -1; }
  .crumbs-signal-brand { justify-self: start; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .data-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .crumbs-dash-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .crumbs-method-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .crumbs-rating-scale { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .crumbs-pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
  .crumbs-table { font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .crumbs-table th, .crumbs-table td { padding: 10px 12px; }
}