/* ==========================================================================
   Winning Hire · winning-hire.com
   Design system scaled from WinningHire Brand Book v3 (1920px deck).
   Colours, type, rules and ratios per docs/00_MASTER_BRIEF.md section 8.
   Violet is never text on ink. About 65% paper, 20% ink, 8% greys, 7% violet.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- fonts: self-hosted, latin, swap ---------- */
@font-face{font-family:"Inter Tight";font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-display:swap;src:url(/assets/fonts/inter-tight-400.woff2) format("woff2")}
@font-face{font-family:"Inter Tight";font-style:normal;font-weight:600;font-display:swap;src:url(/assets/fonts/inter-tight-600.woff2) format("woff2")}
@font-face{font-family:"Inter Tight";font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-display:swap;src:url(/assets/fonts/inter-tight-700.woff2) format("woff2")}
@font-face{font-family:"Instrument Serif";font-style:italic;font-weight:400;font-display:swap;src:url(/assets/fonts/instrument-serif-italic.woff2) format("woff2")}

/* ---------- tokens ---------- */
:root{
  --violet:#5B2EE5; --violet-deep:#4A22C4;
  --ink:#141413; --graphite:#5F5C57; --stone:#CFCAC1;
  --linen:#E7E3DB; --paper:#F3F1EC; --white:#FBFAF7;
  --body:#3A3936; --quiet:#9C978E;
  --sans:"Inter Tight",system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",Arial,sans-serif;
  --serif:"Instrument Serif",Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;
  --wrap:1200px; --gutter:16px;
  --r:10px;
}
@media (min-width:720px){:root{--gutter:40px}}

/* ---------- base ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:80px}
body{margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--body);
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:18px;line-height:1.5;font-weight:400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
@media (min-width:900px){body{font-size:20px}}
img,svg,video{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
a{color:inherit}
h1,h2,h3,p,ul,ol,figure,blockquote{margin:0}
ul{padding:0;list-style:none}
button{font:inherit;color:inherit}

/* ---------- layout ---------- */
.wrap{width:100%;max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--gutter)}
.s{position:relative;padding:64px 0;overflow:hidden}
@media (min-width:900px){.s{padding:104px 0}}
.s--linen{background:var(--linen)}
.s--ink{background:var(--ink);color:var(--stone)}
.s--tight{padding-top:0}
.stack{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.g12{gap:12px}.g16{gap:16px}.g20{gap:20px}.g24{gap:24px}.g32{gap:32px}.g40{gap:40px}.g48{gap:48px}
.measure{max-width:46ch}
.measure-wide{max-width:62ch}

/* ---------- type ---------- */
.eyebrow{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--violet)}
@media (min-width:900px){.eyebrow{font-size:14px}}
.s--ink .eyebrow{color:var(--quiet)}
h1,.h1{font-size:clamp(38px,10.5vw,72px);font-weight:700;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.02em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--sans)}
h2,.h2{font-size:clamp(30px,7.2vw,48px);font-weight:700;line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.015em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink)}
.s--ink h1,.s--ink h2,.s--ink .h2{color:var(--paper)}
h3,.h3{font-size:19px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.2}
@media (min-width:900px){h3,.h3{font-size:21px}}
.s--ink h3,.s--ink .h3{color:var(--paper)}
.serif{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(26px,6.6vw,40px);line-height:1.15;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:0}
.s--ink .serif{color:var(--paper)}
.serif--xl{font-size:clamp(32px,9vw,60px);line-height:1.08}
.serif--sm{font-size:clamp(21px,4.4vw,27px);line-height:1.25}
.lead{font-size:19px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--body)}
@media (min-width:900px){.lead{font-size:21px}}
.s--ink .lead,.s--ink p{color:var(--stone)}
.muted{color:var(--graphite)}
.s--ink .muted{color:var(--quiet)}
.small{font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--graphite)}
.label{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--graphite)}
.s--ink .label{color:var(--quiet)}
strong,b{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.s--ink strong,.s--ink b{color:var(--paper)}

/* accent bar, as on the brand book cover */
.accent{width:96px;height:6px;background:var(--violet);border:0}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  background:var(--violet);color:var(--paper);text-decoration:none;
  font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:1;padding:16px 26px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--violet);
  transition:background .16s ease,transform .16s ease}
.btn:hover{background:var(--violet-deep);border-color:var(--violet-deep)}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(1px)}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--stone)}
.btn--ghost:hover{background:var(--white);border-color:var(--ink)}
.s--ink .btn--ghost{color:var(--paper);border-color:var(--graphite)}
.s--ink .btn--ghost:hover{background:#242422;border-color:var(--stone)}
.btn--sm{font-size:14px;padding:11px 18px}
.textlink{font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--stone);padding-bottom:2px}
.textlink:hover{border-bottom-color:var(--ink)}
.s--ink .textlink{color:var(--paper);border-bottom-color:var(--graphite)}
.cta-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:20px 28px}

/* ---------- cards and rules ---------- */
.card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:var(--r);padding:26px}
@media (min-width:900px){.card{padding:32px}}
.s--ink .card{background:#1C1C1A;border-color:#35332F}
.ruled{border-top:1px solid var(--stone);padding-top:22px}
.ruled--first{border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}
.s--ink .ruled{border-top-color:#413E39}
.s--ink .ruled--first{border-top-color:var(--violet)}
.grid{display:grid;gap:28px}
@media (min-width:760px){.grid--2{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (min-width:760px){.grid--3{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (min-width:1000px){.grid--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.grid{gap:40px}}
@media (min-width:620px){.grid--4{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (min-width:1000px){.grid--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}}

/* violet bar block: one key line per page */
.bar{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:12px 28px;
  background:var(--violet);border-radius:8px;padding:22px 26px}
.bar p,.bar span{color:var(--paper)}
.bar .label{color:#DCD3FB;letter-spacing:.2em;font-size:12px}
.bar .bar-line{font-size:19px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;flex:1 1 280px;min-width:0}
.bar--ink{background:var(--ink)}
.bar--ink .label{color:var(--quiet)}
.bar--ink .bar-line{color:var(--paper)}

/* seal watermark: faint, large, cropped off the edge */
.seal-wm{position:absolute;pointer-events:none;user-select:none;z-index:0;
  width:min(620px,78vw);opacity:.07;right:-14%;top:-6%}
.s--ink .seal-wm{opacity:.1}
.s > .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-head{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:rgba(243,241,236,.92);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(8px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--stone)}
.head-in{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;
  padding:14px var(--gutter);max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto}
.brand{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;text-decoration:none;flex:0 0 auto}
.brand img{width:140px;height:15.8px}
@media (min-width:900px){.brand img{width:180px;height:20.3px}}
.nav{display:none}
@media (min-width:980px){
  .nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:30px}
  .nav a{font-size:16px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap}
  .nav a:hover{color:var(--violet)}
}
.head-cta{display:none}
@media (min-width:560px){.head-cta{display:inline-flex}}
.navtoggle{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;background:none;border:1px solid var(--stone);
  border-radius:999px;padding:9px 15px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}
@media (min-width:980px){.navtoggle{display:none}}
.navtoggle svg{width:14px;height:14px}
.navdrawer{display:none;border-top:1px solid var(--stone);background:var(--paper)}
.navdrawer[data-open="true"]{display:block}
.navdrawer ul{max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:8px var(--gutter) 20px}
.navdrawer li{border-bottom:1px solid var(--stone)}
.navdrawer a{display:block;padding:16px 0;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink)}
.navdrawer .btn{margin-top:20px;width:100%}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{padding:40px 0 48px}
@media (min-width:900px){.hero{padding:76px 0 92px}}
.hero h1{margin:0}
.hero .serif{margin-top:4px}
.trust{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 10px;align-items:baseline}
.trust li{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--graphite);display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:baseline}
.trust li+li::before{content:"·";color:var(--stone)}
@media (min-width:900px){.trust li{font-size:15px}}

/* ---------- gap cards (the three gaps) ---------- */
.gap-card .quote{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;color:var(--ink);margin-top:4px}
.gap-card .cost{font-size:17px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--body);margin-top:14px}

/* ---------- gates ---------- */
.gate .num{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:56px;line-height:.9;color:var(--violet)}
.gate--on-violet{background:var(--violet);border-color:var(--violet);border-radius:var(--r);padding:26px}
@media (min-width:900px){.gate--on-violet{padding:32px}}
.gate--on-violet .num,.gate--on-violet h3,.gate--on-violet p{color:var(--paper)}
.gate--on-violet .ruled{border-top-color:rgba(243,241,236,.45)}

/* ---------- example candidate card ---------- */
.cand{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:12px;padding:22px}
@media (min-width:900px){.cand{padding:30px}}
.cand-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.cand-avatar{width:44px;height:44px;flex:0 0 44px;background:var(--ink);border-radius:10px}
.cand-rows{border-left:4px solid var(--violet);padding:4px 0 4px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;margin-top:4px}
.cand-rows p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--body)}
.cand-btns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:4px}
.pill{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;padding:10px 18px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--violet);color:var(--paper)}
.pill--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--stone)}

/* ---------- roles ---------- */
.rolelist li{font-size:18px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--body)}
.rolelist li.focus{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.rolelist li.focus::after{content:"";display:inline-block;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--violet);margin-left:9px;vertical-align:middle}

/* ---------- steps ---------- */
.step{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:18px 20px;align-items:start;
  border-top:1px solid var(--stone);padding-top:20px}
.step:first-child{border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}
.step .num{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:40px;line-height:.85;color:var(--violet);min-width:34px}
@media (min-width:900px){.step .num{font-size:52px;min-width:46px}}

/* ---------- offer tiles ---------- */
.tile .big{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(46px,10vw,64px);line-height:.95;color:var(--violet)}
.tile h3{margin-top:10px}
.tile p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--body);margin-top:10px}

/* ---------- comparison table ---------- */
.cmp-wrap{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
.cmp{width:100%;min-width:720px;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left}
.cmp th,.cmp td{padding:16px 18px;vertical-align:top;font-size:16px;line-height:1.45;border-top:1px solid var(--stone)}
.cmp thead th{border-top:2px solid var(--ink);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--graphite)}
.cmp thead th.us{color:var(--violet)}
.cmp tbody th{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);width:24%}
.cmp td.us{background:var(--white);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.cmp tbody tr:last-child td,.cmp tbody tr:last-child th{border-bottom:1px solid var(--stone)}
.cmp-cards{display:none}

/* ---------- quote strip ---------- */
.legend .q{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(20px,4.4vw,27px);line-height:1.22;color:var(--paper)}
.legend .src{font-size:14px;color:var(--quiet);margin-top:10px}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq{border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}
.faq details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--stone)}
.faq summary{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;
  padding:20px 0;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;
  font-size:19px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.3}
@media (min-width:900px){.faq summary{font-size:21px}}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"";flex:0 0 14px;width:14px;height:14px;margin-top:5px;
  background:var(--violet);
  clip-path:polygon(44% 0,56% 0,56% 44%,100% 44%,100% 56%,56% 56%,56% 100%,44% 100%,44% 56%,0 56%,0 44%,44% 44%);
  transition:transform .18s ease}
.faq details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq .answer{padding:0 0 22px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--body);max-width:68ch}

/* ---------- pains and answers (talent) ---------- */
.pain{display:grid;gap:10px 40px;border-top:1px solid var(--stone);padding-top:20px}
.pain:first-child{border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}
@media (min-width:860px){.pain{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;align-items:start}}
.pain .said{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(21px,3.6vw,27px);line-height:1.22;color:var(--ink)}
.pain .ans{font-size:18px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--body)}
.pain .ans strong{display:block;font-size:19px;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px}

/* ---------- promises ---------- */
.promise li{position:relative;padding-left:26px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--body);margin-bottom:14px}
.promise li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:11px;width:10px;height:2px;background:var(--violet)}

/* ---------- proof ---------- */
.proof-grid{display:grid;gap:20px}
@media (min-width:860px){.proof-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .proof-grid .wide{grid-column:1 / -1}}
.proof-grid figure{margin:0;border:1px solid #35332F;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;background:#1C1C1A}
.proof-grid img,.proof-grid video{width:100%;height:auto}

/* headline numbers from the dashboards. On ink the figures are paper, never
   violet: violet is a fill on ink, never text. */
.stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px 28px;margin:0;
  border-top:2px solid var(--violet);padding-top:26px}
@media (min-width:760px){.stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}}
.stats div{display:flex;flex-direction:column-reverse;gap:6px}
.stats dt{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--quiet)}
.stats dd{margin:0;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--paper);
  font-size:clamp(38px,7vw,52px);line-height:1}

/* ---------- legal / long-form pages ---------- */
.legal{padding:48px 0 80px}
.legal h2{font-size:clamp(22px,4.6vw,28px);margin-top:44px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.legal h2:first-of-type{margin-top:32px}
.legal p,.legal li{font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--body);margin-top:14px;max-width:72ch}
.legal ul li{position:relative;padding-left:22px}
.legal ul li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:12px;width:8px;height:2px;background:var(--stone)}
.legal .updated{font-size:15px;color:var(--graphite);margin-top:18px}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.site-foot{background:var(--ink);color:var(--quiet);padding:56px 0 40px}
.site-foot a{color:var(--stone);text-decoration:none}
.site-foot a:hover{color:var(--paper)}
.foot-top{display:grid;gap:34px}
@media (min-width:860px){.foot-top{grid-template-columns:1fr auto;align-items:start;gap:60px}}
.site-foot .brand img{width:170px;height:19.2px}
.foot-nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px 26px}
.foot-nav a{font-size:16px}
.foot-fine{margin-top:36px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid #35332F;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--quiet);max-width:78ch}

/* ---------- utilities, a11y, motion ---------- */
.skip{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:0;background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);
  padding:12px 18px;z-index:100;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600}
.skip:focus{left:8px;top:8px}
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--violet);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px}
.s--ink a:focus-visible,.s--ink summary:focus-visible{outline-color:var(--stone)}
[hidden]{display:none !important}
.vh{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
  *{animation:none !important;transition:none !important}
}

/* ---------- small utilities -------------------------------------------
   These replace inline style attributes so the Content-Security-Policy in
   site/_headers can keep style-src 'self' without 'unsafe-inline'.        */
.m0{margin:0}
.mt14{margin-top:14px}
.mt18{margin-top:18px}
.mt40{margin-top:40px}
.nogrow{flex:0 0 auto}
.start{align-items:start}
.w56{max-width:56ch}
.w62{max-width:62ch}
.w68{max-width:68ch}
.w76{max-width:76ch}
.hero-copy{max-width:760px}
.s--pinch{padding-top:52px;padding-bottom:52px}
.seal-wm--left{left:-16%;right:auto}
.seal-wm--bl{left:-16%;right:auto;top:auto;bottom:-14%}
.cand-name{font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.2}

/* ======================================================================
   Rebuild, 1 Nov 2026: the page is built around the conversion doctrine,
   not around brand book slides. New pieces below.
   ====================================================================== */

/* ---------- flowing lines canvas (hero and final CTA) ---------- */
.lines{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;display:block;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 0,#000 14%,#000 86%,transparent 100%);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 0,#000 14%,#000 86%,transparent 100%)}

/* ---------- split layouts: use the desktop width ---------- */
.split{display:grid;gap:36px}
@media (min-width:980px){
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
  .split--top{align-items:start}
  .split--narrow-left{grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr}
  .split--narrow-right{grid-template-columns:1.15fr 0.85fr}
}

/* ---------- the three named gaps ---------- */
.gapcard{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
@media (min-width:900px){.gapcard{padding:32px}}
.gapcard .gapnum{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:32px;line-height:1;color:var(--violet)}
.gapcard .said{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:22px;line-height:1.22;color:var(--ink)}
.gapcard dl{margin:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--stone);padding-top:16px}
.gapcard dt{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--graphite)}
.gapcard dd{margin:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--body)}

/* ---------- the cost of the open seat ---------- */
.cost{display:grid;gap:30px}
@media (min-width:760px){.cost{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px}}
.cost > div{border-top:2px solid var(--ink);padding-top:22px}
.cost .when{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:32px;line-height:1;color:var(--violet)}
.cost ul{margin-top:18px}
.cost li{position:relative;padding-left:24px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--body);margin-bottom:13px}
.cost li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:11px;width:11px;height:2px;background:var(--stone)}

/* ---------- role groups ---------- */
.rolegroup{border-top:2px solid var(--ink);padding-top:20px}
.rolegroup h3{margin-bottom:14px}

/* ---------- talent: what changes ---------- */
.change{border-top:1px solid var(--stone);padding-top:20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.change:first-child{border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}

/* ---------- section hand-off line: one question into the next section ---------- */
.handoff{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(20px,3.4vw,25px);
  line-height:1.25;color:var(--graphite)}
.s--ink .handoff{color:var(--quiet)}

/* hero on ink, with room for the lines to read */
.hero--ink{padding:56px 0 64px}
@media (min-width:900px){.hero--ink{padding:92px 0 104px}}
.s--ink .trust li{color:var(--quiet)}
.s--ink .trust li+li::before{color:var(--graphite)}
.s--ink .small{color:var(--quiet)}
.s--ink .gapcard{background:#1C1C1A;border-color:#35332F}

/* inside a split the stat row sits in a narrow column, so two by two balances
   the height of the copy beside it better than four across */
@media (min-width:980px){.split .stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}

/* ======================================================================
   Round 2, 2 Nov 2026. Cold traffic does not read a book: these blocks
   carry the argument visually so the copy can stay short.
   ====================================================================== */

/* ---------- the timeline: stuck against filled ------------------------- */
.tl{display:grid;gap:0;grid-template-columns:1fr}
@media (min-width:820px){.tl{grid-template-columns:auto repeat(4,1fr)}}
.tl-lab{display:none}
@media (min-width:820px){
  .tl-lab{display:flex;align-items:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--graphite);padding-right:18px;white-space:nowrap}
  .tl-when{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:26px;line-height:1;color:var(--ink);
    padding:0 0 14px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink)}
  .tl-stuck,.tl-fill{padding:16px 16px 18px;border-right:1px solid var(--stone);font-size:15px;line-height:1.4}
  .tl-stuck{color:var(--graphite);background:var(--white)}
  .tl-fill{color:var(--paper);background:var(--ink);border-right-color:#35332F}
  .tl > .tl-stuck:last-child,.tl > .tl-fill:last-child{border-right:0}
}
@media (max-width:819px){
  .tl{display:block}
  .tl-when{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:26px;line-height:1;color:var(--ink);
    margin-top:26px;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink)}
  .tl-stuck,.tl-fill{font-size:16px;line-height:1.45;padding:14px 0 0;display:flex;gap:12px}
  .tl-stuck::before,.tl-fill::before{content:attr(data-side);flex:0 0 5.4em;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:3px}
  .tl-stuck{color:var(--graphite)}
  .tl-stuck::before{color:var(--graphite)}
  .tl-fill{color:var(--ink)}
  .tl-fill::before{color:var(--violet)}
}

/* ---------- role grid: scans in seconds -------------------------------- */
.rolewrap{display:grid;gap:26px}
@media (min-width:760px){.rolewrap{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (min-width:1060px){.rolewrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
.rolebox{border-top:2px solid var(--ink);padding-top:16px}
.rolebox h3{font-size:16px;letter-spacing:.06em;margin-bottom:12px}
.rolebox ul{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px}
.rolebox li{font-size:14px;line-height:1.25;color:var(--body);
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 13px}
.s--linen .rolebox li{background:var(--paper)}
.rolebox li.focus{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);font-weight:600}

/* ---------- how we use AI ---------------------------------------------- */
.ai{display:grid;gap:18px}
@media (min-width:860px){.ai{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
.aicard{border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--white);padding:24px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.aicard .ico{width:34px;height:34px;color:var(--violet)}
.aicard h3{font-size:18px}
.aicard p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--body)}
.aicard--human{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink)}
.aicard--human h3{color:var(--paper)}
.aicard--human p{color:var(--stone)}
.aicard--human .ico{color:var(--paper)}

/* ---------- testimonials ----------------------------------------------- */
.quotes{display:grid;gap:18px}
@media (min-width:720px){.quotes{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (min-width:1080px){.quotes{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
.quote{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.s--linen .quote{background:var(--paper)}
.quote .lead-line{font-size:21px;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em}
@media (min-width:900px){.quote .lead-line{font-size:23px}}
.quote .rest{font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--body)}
.quote figcaption{margin-top:auto;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--stone);
  font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--graphite)}
.quote .mark{width:26px;height:20px;color:var(--violet)}

/* ======================================================================
   Round 3, 2 Nov 2026.
   ====================================================================== */

/* ---------- the hiring flow: brief to your pick ------------------------ */
.flow{display:grid;gap:0;margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;counter-reset:none}
@media (min-width:980px){.flow{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}}
.flowstep{position:relative;padding:0 0 26px 46px}
.flowstep:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
@media (min-width:980px){.flowstep{padding:52px 22px 0 0}.flowstep:last-child{padding-right:0}}
.flownum{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--violet);color:var(--paper);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:15px;font-weight:700;z-index:1}
@media (min-width:980px){.flownum{top:0;left:0}}
/* the connecting run: vertical on phones, horizontal on desktop */
.flowstep::before{content:"";position:absolute;background:var(--stone);
  left:16px;top:34px;width:2px;bottom:0}
.flowstep--end::before{display:none}
@media (min-width:980px){
  .flowstep::before{left:34px;top:16px;height:2px;width:auto;right:0;bottom:auto}
  .flowstep--end::before{display:none}
}
.flowstep h3{font-size:17px;margin-bottom:8px}
@media (min-width:980px){.flowstep h3{margin-top:4px}}
.flowstep p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--body)}

/* ---------- comparison: three cards, ours raised in the middle --------- */
.vcols{display:grid;gap:18px}
@media (min-width:980px){.vcols{grid-template-columns:1fr 1.12fr 1fr;gap:20px;align-items:center}}
.vcol{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:14px;padding:24px}
.vcol ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0}
.vcol li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:20px 1fr;gap:4px 12px;align-items:start;
  padding:13px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--stone)}
.vcol li:first-child{border-top:0;padding-top:4px}
.vcol-mark{width:20px;height:20px;grid-row:span 2;margin-top:2px;color:var(--graphite)}
.vcol-row{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--graphite)}
.vcol-val{font-size:16px;line-height:1.35;color:var(--body)}
.vcol-title{font-size:17px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.2}
.vcol-sub{font-size:14px;color:var(--graphite);margin-top:6px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--stone)}
/* ours */
.vcol--us{background:var(--violet);border-color:var(--violet);
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(20,20,19,.16)}
@media (min-width:980px){.vcol--us{padding:34px 28px;transform:translateY(-18px)}}
.vcol--us .vcol-title,.vcol--us .vcol-val{color:var(--paper)}
.vcol--us .vcol-title{font-size:19px}
.vcol--us .vcol-sub{color:#DCD3FB;border-bottom-color:rgba(243,241,236,.45)}
.vcol--us .vcol-row{color:#DCD3FB}
.vcol--us li{border-top-color:rgba(243,241,236,.28)}
.vcol--us .vcol-mark{color:var(--paper)}

/* ---------- testimonials ----------------------------------------------- */
.quotes{display:grid;gap:18px}
@media (min-width:720px){.quotes{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (min-width:1080px){.quotes{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
.quote{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.s--linen .quote{background:var(--paper)}
.quote .lead-line{font-size:21px;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em}
@media (min-width:900px){.quote .lead-line{font-size:23px}}
.quote .rest{font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--body)}
.quote figcaption{margin-top:auto;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--stone);
  font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--graphite)}
.quote .mark{width:26px;height:20px;color:var(--violet)}

/* ======================================================================
   Round 3, 2 Nov 2026.
   ====================================================================== */

/* ---------- the hiring flow: brief to your pick ------------------------ */
.flow{display:grid;gap:0;margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;counter-reset:none}
@media (min-width:980px){.flow{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}}
.flowstep{position:relative;padding:0 0 26px 46px}
.flowstep:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
@media (min-width:980px){.flowstep{padding:52px 22px 0 0}.flowstep:last-child{padding-right:0}}
.flownum{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--violet);color:var(--paper);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:15px;font-weight:700;z-index:1}
@media (min-width:980px){.flownum{top:0;left:0}}
/* the connecting run: vertical on phones, horizontal on desktop */
.flowstep::before{content:"";position:absolute;background:var(--stone);
  left:16px;top:34px;width:2px;bottom:0}
.flowstep--end::before{display:none}
@media (min-width:980px){
  .flowstep::before{left:34px;top:16px;height:2px;width:auto;right:0;bottom:auto}
  .flowstep--end::before{display:none}
}
.flowstep h3{font-size:17px;margin-bottom:8px}
@media (min-width:980px){.flowstep h3{margin-top:4px}}
.flowstep p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--body)}

/* ---------- comparison: three cards, ours raised in the middle --------- */
.vcols{display:grid;gap:18px}
@media (min-width:980px){.vcols{grid-template-columns:1fr 1.12fr 1fr;gap:20px;align-items:center}}
.vcol{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:14px;padding:24px}
.vcol ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0}
.vcol li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:20px 1fr;gap:4px 12px;align-items:start;
  padding:13px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--stone)}
.vcol li:first-child{border-top:0;padding-top:4px}
.vcol-mark{width:20px;height:20px;grid-row:span 2;margin-top:2px;color:var(--graphite)}
.vcol-row{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--graphite)}
.vcol-val{font-size:16px;line-height:1.35;color:var(--body)}
.vcol-title{font-size:17px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.2}
.vcol-sub{font-size:14px;color:var(--graphite);margin-top:6px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--stone)}
/* ours */
.vcol--us{background:var(--violet);border-color:var(--violet);
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(20,20,19,.16)}
@media (min-width:980px){.vcol--us{padding:34px 28px;transform:translateY(-18px)}}
.vcol--us .vcol-title,.vcol--us .vcol-val{color:var(--paper)}
.vcol--us .vcol-title{font-size:19px}
.vcol--us .vcol-sub{color:#DCD3FB;border-bottom-color:rgba(243,241,236,.45)}
.vcol--us .vcol-row{color:#DCD3FB}
.vcol--us li{border-top-color:rgba(243,241,236,.28)}
.vcol--us .vcol-mark{color:var(--paper)}

/* ---------- social proof fan: an arc that keeps turning ---------------- */
.socials{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;align-items:center}
.socials a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:42px;height:42px;
  border-radius:999px;border:1px solid #35332F;background:#1C1C1A;color:var(--stone);
  transition:color .16s,border-color .16s}
.socials a:hover{color:var(--paper);border-color:var(--stone)}
.socials svg{width:19px;height:19px;fill:currentColor}
.bignum{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(50px,12vw,92px);line-height:.95;color:var(--paper)}

/* ---------- the firm page --------------------------------------------- */
.statbar{display:grid;gap:0;border-top:1px solid #35332F}
@media (min-width:720px){.statbar{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}}
.statbar > div{padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #35332F}
@media (min-width:720px){.statbar > div{padding:30px 26px;border-right:1px solid #35332F;border-bottom:0}
  .statbar > div:first-child{padding-left:0}
  .statbar > div:last-child{border-right:0}}
.statbar dt{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--quiet);margin-top:8px}
.statbar dd{margin:0;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--paper);
  font-size:clamp(34px,6vw,50px);line-height:1}
.slot{position:relative;border:1px dashed var(--stone);border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--white);
  aspect-ratio:4/3;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;padding:20px}
.s--ink .slot{background:#1C1C1A;border-color:#413E39}
.slot p{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--graphite);line-height:1.5}
.s--ink .slot p{color:var(--quiet)}
.slot--wide{aspect-ratio:16/9}

/* ======================================================================
   Round 4, 2 Nov 2026.
   ====================================================================== */

/* ---------- the wheel: cards on a circle whose centre sits below -------
   Each card is placed with rotate() then translateY(-R), so it lands on
   the circle already tangent to it. Rotating the wheel carries the cards
   up one side, over the top and down the other. Only the top arc shows. */
.wheelblock{padding-bottom:0;overflow:hidden}
.wheelhead{align-items:flex-start}
.wheelblock .bignum{color:var(--violet)}
.wheelblock .socials a{border-color:var(--stone);background:var(--white);color:var(--graphite)}
.wheelblock .socials a:hover{color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink)}
.wheelwrap{position:relative;margin-top:30px;overflow:hidden;
  --wr:300px;--cw:100px;--ch:125px;height:calc(var(--ch) + 76px)}
/* The circle centre sits below the band, so only the top arc shows. Each card
   is centred on the wheel origin, then rotate() swings it round the circle and
   translateY(-radius) pushes it out onto the rim, already tangent to it. The
   wheel is nudged down by half a card so a card at the top sits fully in view. */
.wheel{position:absolute;left:50%;width:0;height:0;transform-origin:0 0;
  top:calc(var(--wr) + var(--ch) / 2 + 14px);
  animation:wheelspin 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;will-change:transform}
.wheel img{position:absolute;display:block;object-fit:cover;border-radius:12px;
  /* the wheel is a 0x0 box, so the global max-width:100% would clamp every
     card to nothing. */
  max-width:none;
  background:var(--stone);border:1px solid rgba(20,20,19,.10);
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(20,20,19,.14);
  width:var(--cw);height:var(--ch);
  margin-left:calc(var(--cw) / -2);margin-top:calc(var(--ch) / -2);
  transform-origin:50% 50%;
  transform:rotate(var(--a,0deg)) translateY(calc(-1 * var(--wr)))}
@media (min-width:760px){
  .wheelwrap{--wr:430px;--cw:140px;--ch:175px;margin-top:38px}
}
@media (min-width:1100px){
  .wheelwrap{--wr:540px;--cw:176px;--ch:220px;margin-top:44px}
}

/* six people fanned over the top arc, swaying; each face appears once on the site */
.wheel img:nth-child(1){--a:-50deg}
.wheel img:nth-child(2){--a:-30deg}
.wheel img:nth-child(3){--a:-10deg}
.wheel img:nth-child(4){--a:10deg}
.wheel img:nth-child(5){--a:30deg}
.wheel img:nth-child(6){--a:50deg}
@keyframes wheelspin{from{transform:rotate(-9deg)}to{transform:rotate(9deg)}}
.wheelwrap[data-paused="true"] .wheel{animation-play-state:paused}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.wheel{animation:none}}

/* ---------- feature grid: built to help you hire ----------------------- */
.feat{display:grid;gap:16px}
@media (min-width:680px){.feat{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (min-width:1040px){.feat{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
.featcard{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:14px;
  padding:26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.s--linen .featcard{background:var(--paper)}
.featcard .ico{width:34px;height:34px;color:var(--violet)}
.featcard h3{font-size:17px;line-height:1.2}
.featcard p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--body)}

/* ---------- the hot seat card ----------------------------------------- */
.hotseat{background:var(--ink);border-radius:14px;padding:28px;display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.hotseat .label{color:var(--quiet)}
.hotseat h3{color:var(--paper);font-size:21px}
.hotseat p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--stone)}
.hotseat .flag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;align-self:flex-start;
  background:var(--violet);color:var(--paper);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 14px;
  font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* ---------- the chat demo --------------------------------------------- */
.demo{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden}
.s--linen .demo{background:var(--paper)}
.demo-bar{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:14px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--stone)}
.demo-dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--stone)}
.demo-bar p{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--graphite)}
.demo-body{padding:18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;min-height:320px}
.msg{max-width:88%;border-radius:14px;padding:12px 15px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.45;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}
.msg b{display:block;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:5px;opacity:.75}
.msg--you{align-self:flex-end;background:var(--violet);color:var(--paper)}
.msg--bot{align-self:flex-start;background:var(--linen);color:var(--body)}
.msg--sys{align-self:center;max-width:100%;background:transparent;color:var(--graphite);
  font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;padding:4px 0}
.msg--card{align-self:flex-start;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--stone);width:88%}
.s--linen .msg--card{background:var(--paper)}
.msg--card .row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:var(--body);padding:3px 0}
.msg--card .row span:last-child{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.demo[data-play="true"] .msg{animation:msgin .45s ease forwards}
.demo[data-play="true"] .msg:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.2s}
.demo[data-play="true"] .msg:nth-child(2){animation-delay:1.3s}
.demo[data-play="true"] .msg:nth-child(3){animation-delay:2.3s}
.demo[data-play="true"] .msg:nth-child(4){animation-delay:3.3s}
.demo[data-play="true"] .msg:nth-child(5){animation-delay:4.4s}
.demo[data-play="true"] .msg:nth-child(6){animation-delay:5.4s}
@keyframes msgin{to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .demo .msg{opacity:1;transform:none;animation:none !important}
}

/* ---------- comparison: ours is a card, the rest are a footnote -------- */
.vs2{display:grid;gap:18px}
@media (min-width:1000px){
  .vs2{grid-template-columns:1.35fr 2fr;gap:30px;align-items:center}
}
/* ours */
.vs2-us{background:var(--violet);border-radius:18px;padding:26px 24px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(20,20,19,.18)}
@media (min-width:1000px){.vs2-us{padding:34px 30px;transform:scale(1.03)}}
.vs2-us img{width:150px;height:17px;margin-bottom:20px}
.vs2-us ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.vs2-us li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:22px 1fr;gap:12px;align-items:center;
  padding:13px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(243,241,236,.26);
  font-size:17px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;color:var(--paper)}
@media (min-width:1000px){.vs2-us li{font-size:18px}}
.vs2-us li:first-child{border-top:0}
.vs2-us svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--paper)}
/* the others */
.vs2-them{display:grid;gap:0}
@media (min-width:620px){.vs2-them{grid-template-columns:1.1fr repeat(4,1fr)}}
.vs2-them > *{padding:11px 10px;border-top:1px solid var(--stone)}
.vs2-them > *:nth-child(-n+5){border-top:0}
.vs2-h{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--graphite);line-height:1.3;align-self:end}
.vs2-r{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.25}
.vs2-c{display:flex;gap:7px;align-items:center;font-size:13px;line-height:1.25;color:var(--graphite)}
.vs2-c svg{flex:0 0 15px;width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--stone)}
/* phones: ours against "the others", nothing else */
@media (max-width:619px){
  .vs2-them{display:block}
  .vs2-them .vs2-h{display:none}
  .vs2-them .vs2-r{padding:14px 0 4px;border-top:1px solid var(--stone);font-size:14px}
  .vs2-them .vs2-c{padding:2px 0 2px 2px;border-top:0}
  .vs2-them .vs2-c::before{content:attr(data-col);flex:0 0 7.2em;font-size:11px;
    letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--stone)}
}
.vs2-label{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--graphite);margin-bottom:12px}

/* ======================================================================
   Round 6, 4 Nov 2026.
   ====================================================================== */

/* ---------- CTAs: caps, bold, an arrow that moves ---------------------- */
.btn{font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em;font-size:14px;
  padding:18px 26px 18px 28px;gap:12px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 28px -10px rgba(91,46,229,.65),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  transition:background .18s ease,transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease}
.btn::after{content:"";width:15px;height:15px;flex:0 0 15px;background:currentColor;
  -webkit-mask:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 8h12M8.5 3.5 13 8l-4.5 4.5' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat;
          mask:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 8h12M8.5 3.5 13 8l-4.5 4.5' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat;
  transition:transform .2s ease}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 16px 34px -12px rgba(91,46,229,.8),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.btn:hover::after{transform:translateX(4px)}
@media (min-width:900px){.btn{font-size:15px;padding:20px 30px 20px 32px}}
.btn--sm{font-size:12.5px;padding:12px 16px 12px 18px;gap:9px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px -8px rgba(91,46,229,.6)}
.btn--sm::after{width:12px;height:12px;flex-basis:12px}
.s--ink .btn{box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(124,92,240,.5),0 14px 40px -12px rgba(91,46,229,.9)}
.cta-note{font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;color:var(--graphite);margin-top:-6px}
.s--ink .cta-note{color:var(--quiet)}

/* ---------- socials: every channel shown, the not-live ones quiet ------ */
.socials .soon{opacity:.45;cursor:default;pointer-events:none}

/* ---------- scroll flow ------------------------------------------------ */
/* Reveal: added by site.js only, so without JavaScript nothing is hidden. */
.rv{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);
  transition:opacity .75s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),transform .75s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.rv.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* the hand-off question gets a hand-drawn violet arrow into the next section */
.handoff{position:relative}
.flowarrow{display:block;width:74px;height:86px;margin:14px 0 -30px 6px;overflow:visible}
@media (min-width:900px){.flowarrow{width:92px;height:104px;margin-bottom:-44px}}
.flowarrow path{fill:none;stroke:var(--violet);stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;
  stroke-dasharray:var(--len,300);stroke-dashoffset:var(--len,300)}
.flowarrow.in path{stroke-dashoffset:0;transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.1s cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1)}
.flowarrow.in path.head{transition-delay:.85s;transition-duration:.35s}
.s--ink .flowarrow path{stroke:#7C5CF0}

/* violet thread at the top: how far down the page you are */
.progress{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-1px;height:2px;background:var(--violet);
  transform-origin:0 50%;transform:scaleX(0);pointer-events:none}

/* hero scroll cue */
.scrollcue{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:34px;
  font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--quiet);
  text-decoration:none;background:none;border:0;padding:0;cursor:pointer;font-family:inherit}
.scrollcue span{display:inline-flex;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid #413E39;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#9C84F5}
.scrollcue svg{width:14px;height:14px;animation:cue 1.8s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes cue{0%,100%{transform:translateY(-3px)}50%{transform:translateY(3px)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.scrollcue svg{animation:none}}

/* ---------- the old way of hiring: four cards, each with a small UI ---- */
.oldway{display:grid;gap:16px}
@media (min-width:760px){.oldway{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px}}
.ow{background:#1C1C1A;border:1px solid #2E2C29;border-radius:16px;padding:16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
.ow-vis{position:relative;height:178px;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 30% 0%,#26213A 0%,#191917 70%);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.ow-body{padding:4px 10px 12px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.ow-body h3{font-size:18px;color:var(--paper)}
.ow-body p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--stone)}
.chip{position:absolute;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;white-space:nowrap;
  background:var(--white);border-radius:10px;padding:10px 13px;box-shadow:0 12px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
.chip .k{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--graphite)}
.chip .v{font-size:20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink)}
.chip .v.up{color:var(--violet)}
.chip--v{background:var(--violet)}
.chip--v .k{color:#DCD3FB}
.chip--v .v{color:var(--paper)}
.chip--v .v:only-child{font-size:13px;font-weight:600}
/* visual 1: days bars */
.bars{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;gap:7px;height:96px}
.bars i{display:block;width:14px;border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;background:#3A3550}
.bars i:nth-child(n+5){background:var(--violet)}
/* visual 2: two cards */
.vs-cards{display:flex;gap:12px}
.vs-cards .chip{position:static;min-width:118px}
.vs-cards .chip:last-child{opacity:.55}
/* visual 3: line going down */
.ow-vis svg.line{width:78%;height:60%}
.ow-vis svg.line path{fill:none;stroke:#7C5CF0;stroke-width:2.5;stroke-linecap:round}
.ow-vis svg.line path.area{fill:url(#owfade);stroke:none}
/* visual 4: hours ring */
.ring{width:108px;height:108px;border-radius:50%;
  background:conic-gradient(var(--violet) 0 86%,#3A3550 86% 100%);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.ring::before{content:"";width:80px;height:80px;border-radius:50%;background:#1C1C1A}

/* ---------- role pills, also on the talent page ---------------------- */
.rolewrap--6{grid-template-columns:1fr}
@media (min-width:760px){.rolewrap--6{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (min-width:1060px){.rolewrap--6{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}

/* ---------- founder quote byline with a name ------------------------- */
.quote figcaption .who{display:block;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:3px}

/* ---------- privacy note on the talent page -------------------------- */
.lockline{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--stone);
  border-radius:14px;padding:20px 22px}
.lockline svg{flex:0 0 26px;width:26px;height:26px;color:var(--violet)}
.lockline p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.5}
.chip.tl{top:20px;left:20px}.chip.tr{top:20px;right:20px}.chip.br{bottom:20px;right:20px}
.bars i:nth-child(1){height:22%}.bars i:nth-child(2){height:34%}.bars i:nth-child(3){height:28%}
.bars i:nth-child(4){height:46%}.bars i:nth-child(5){height:62%}.bars i:nth-child(6){height:78%}.bars i:nth-child(7){height:100%}
.ow-vis .bars{margin-left:90px}
@media (max-width:619px){.vs2-them .vs2-c::before{color:var(--quiet);flex-basis:8.6em}}

/* interview fatigue: the wide fifth card */
@media (min-width:760px){
  .ow--wide{grid-column:1/-1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;align-items:center;gap:22px}
  .ow--wide .ow-vis{height:210px}
}
.ow-own{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:19px !important;line-height:1.35 !important;color:var(--paper) !important;margin-top:4px}
.seq{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin-top:26px}
.seq i{display:block;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:#3A3550}
.seq i.hired{width:26px;height:26px;background:var(--white);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px #3A3550}
.seq i.gone{background:transparent;border:1.5px dashed #4A4560}
.seq i.ap{width:26px;height:26px;border:2px dashed #9C84F5;box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(124,92,240,.55)}
.chip.seq-hired{left:50%;bottom:16px;transform:translateX(-62%)}
.chip.seq-ap{right:16px;top:16px}
@media (max-width:420px){.seq{gap:6px}.seq i{width:14px;height:14px}.seq i.hired,.seq i.ap{width:20px;height:20px}}
@media (max-width:759px){.ow--wide .ow-vis{height:236px}}
.proofshot{margin:0;border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink)}.proofshot img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}

/* operator photo, round 8 */
.opshot{display:grid;gap:24px;align-items:center}
.opshot-img{margin:0;border:1px solid #35332F;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;background:#1C1C1A}
.opshot-img img,.proofshot--tall img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}
@media (min-width:860px){.opshot{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,460px) 1fr;gap:56px}}
.proofshot--tall{max-width:520px}

/* example founder reviews: face + label */
.quote figcaption.withface{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.qface{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex:none;border:1px solid var(--stone)}
.qwho{display:block}
.exlabel{display:inline-block;margin-left:8px;padding:1px 7px;border-radius:99px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--stone);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--graphite);vertical-align:1px}

.proof-grid .op img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 40%}
@media (min-width:860px){.proof-grid .op{grid-row:span 2}}
@media (min-width:860px){.proof-grid .op{position:relative;min-height:320px}
  .proof-grid .op img{position:absolute;inset:0}}

/* How we test: gate track (round 8d) */
.gtrack{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative;display:grid;gap:14px}
.gtrack::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:21px;top:26px;bottom:26px;width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--violet),rgba(91,46,229,.15))}
.gtrack .g{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px 1fr;gap:18px;align-items:start}
.gnum{position:relative;z-index:1;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:var(--violet);color:var(--paper);font-weight:700;font-size:17px;box-shadow:0 0 0 6px var(--paper)}
.gbody{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:var(--r);padding:18px 20px;display:grid;gap:8px}
.gbody h3{font-size:17px}
.gbody p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--body)}
.gdots{display:flex;gap:5px;margin-top:4px}
.gdots i{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--stone)}
.gdots i.on{background:var(--violet)}

/* sticky CTA bar (round 8d) */
.stickycta{position:fixed;z-index:40;left:50%;bottom:calc(16px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;width:max-content;max-width:calc(100% - 24px);
  padding:8px 8px 8px 24px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(20,20,19,.94);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(20,20,19,.28),0 0 0 1px rgba(91,46,229,.45);
  transform:translate(-50%,150%);opacity:0;pointer-events:none;
  transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),opacity .3s}
.stickycta.on{transform:translate(-50%,0);opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
.stickycta p{color:var(--paper);font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;margin:0;white-space:nowrap}
.stickycta .btn{margin:0;white-space:nowrap}
.stickycta .btn--sm{padding:12px 20px;font-size:13px}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .stickycta{left:12px;right:12px;width:auto;max-width:none;transform:translateY(150%);padding:8px}
  .stickycta.on{transform:translateY(0)}
  .stickycta p{display:none}
  .stickycta .btn{flex:1;justify-content:center}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.stickycta{transition:none}}

/* ---------- scene photos (round 9): pain card, winning team, talent --- */
.ow-vis--photo{background:#141413}
.ow-vis--photo picture,.ow-vis--photo img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%}
.ow-vis--photo img{object-fit:cover;object-position:62% 45%;filter:saturate(.9)}
.ow-vis--photo::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(20,20,19,.15) 0%,rgba(20,20,19,.05) 45%,rgba(20,20,19,.55) 100%)}
.ow-vis--photo .chip{z-index:1}
.ow-vis .chip.br{right:14px;bottom:14px}
.scene{position:relative}
.scene-img{position:relative;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #2E2C29;background:#141413;z-index:1}
.scene-img img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transform:scale(1.06);
  transition:transform 1.6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.scene.in .scene-img img{transform:scale(1)}
.scene-chip{z-index:2;left:-12px;bottom:28px}
.scene--portrait{max-width:460px;width:100%;justify-self:end;margin-top:8px}
.scene--portrait .scene-img{aspect-ratio:4/5}
.scene--portrait::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:62%;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid var(--violet);top:-28px;right:-28px;opacity:.7}
.scene--portrait::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--violet);top:18%;right:-36px}
.scene--wide .scene-img{aspect-ratio:16/10;border-color:var(--stone)}
.scene--wide .scene-img img{object-position:66% 40%}
.scene--wide .scene-chip{left:auto;right:18px;bottom:18px}
@media (min-width:760px){.scene--wide .scene-img{aspect-ratio:21/9}}
@media (min-width:820px){.teamrow{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;align-items:center}}
@media (max-width:819px){.scene--portrait{justify-self:center}.scene-chip{left:12px}
  .scene--portrait::before{right:-10px;top:-18px}.scene--portrait::after{display:none}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.scene-img img{transform:none;transition:none}}

/* ---------- legends: who said it, visible at a glance ----------------- */
.lg-who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.lg-medal{flex:0 0 56px;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--violet);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;
  font-size:24px;color:var(--paper);box-shadow:0 0 0 5px var(--ink),0 0 0 6.5px rgba(91,46,229,.55)}
.lg-id{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px}
.lg-name{font-size:17px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--paper);line-height:1.1}
.lg-role{font-size:14px;color:var(--quiet)}

/* ---------- year-end offer on the replacement tile --------------------- */
#pricing .tile{position:relative}
.promo-pill{position:absolute;top:-14px;right:0;margin:0;background:var(--violet);color:var(--paper);border-radius:999px;
  padding:6px 12px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--paper)}
.big .was{font-size:.5em;color:var(--graphite);text-decoration-thickness:2px;margin-right:6px;vertical-align:middle}
.promo-after{display:none}
.promo-ended .promo-only{display:none}
.promo-ended .promo-after{display:revert}
.tile .promo-pill{color:var(--paper)}

/* ---------- round 10: check-it-yourself proof (phone scroll recording) -- */
.verify{display:grid;gap:28px;align-items:center;border-top:1px solid #35332F;padding-top:36px}
@media (min-width:860px){.verify{grid-template-columns:300px 1fr;gap:56px}}
.verify-phone{justify-self:center;width:min(270px,72vw);aspect-ratio:1/2;border-radius:34px;padding:9px;background:#0B0B0A;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1.5px #3A3835,0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.7),0 0 0 9px rgba(91,46,229,.12)}
.verify-phone video{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;border-radius:26px;background:#141413}
.verify-h{font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,30px);line-height:1.1;color:var(--paper);text-transform:uppercase}