/* ============================================================
   SB254.net - design system
   Navy + warning-amber. Spectral (serif display) + Public Sans.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Brand navy scale (anchored on ZeroPoint #305090) */
  --navy-950: #08172e;
  --navy-900: #0b203d;
  --navy-850: #0e264a;
  --navy-800: #122d57;
  --navy-700: #1a3c6e;
  --brand:    #305090;   /* ZeroPoint logo blue */
  --brand-400:#5174ad;
  --brand-200:#aebfdb;

  /* Warning amber accent */
  --amber:     #f4a72c;
  --amber-600: #e0901a;
  --amber-100: #fce9c8;

  /* Risk tiers */
  --red:    #c23a2c;
  --red-bg: #fcecea;
  --red-bd: #eeb8b1;
  --yellow:    #b9831b;
  --yellow-bg: #fcf3da;
  --yellow-bd: #ecd7a0;
  --green:    #1f7a4f;
  --green-bg: #e6f3eb;
  --green-bd: #b2d9c2;

  /* Neutrals */
  --paper:  #f5f8fc;
  --white:  #ffffff;
  --ink:    #16243a;
  --slate:  #51617a;
  --faint:  #8294ab;
  --line:   #dce3ee;
  --line-2: #eef2f8;

  --maxw: 1140px;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 9px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(16,34,64,.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(16,34,64,.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 24px rgba(13,28,56,.10), 0 2px 6px rgba(13,28,56,.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 22px 60px rgba(9,22,46,.18), 0 6px 18px rgba(9,22,46,.10);

  --serif: "Spectral", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans: "Public Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --head: var(--serif);   /* display/heading face — swapped by the Headlines tweak */
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; }

.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }

h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--head); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -.01em; margin: 0; }
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;
  border: none; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 15px 26px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none; transition: transform .12s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn-amber { background: var(--amber); color: #3a2906; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(224,144,26,.36); }
.btn-amber:hover { background: var(--amber-600); }
.btn-navy { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; }
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-700); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: #fff; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.34); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.btn-outline { background: #fff; color: var(--brand); border: 1.5px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--brand-400); }
.btn-lg { padding: 18px 34px; font-size: 17px; }

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-head {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.86); backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.head-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; height: 70px; }
.brand-lockup { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; text-decoration: none; }
.brand-lockup img { height: 22px; width: auto; }
.brand-div { width: 1px; height: 22px; background: var(--line); }
.brand-site { font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 800; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--navy-900); }
.brand-site b { color: var(--amber-600); }
.head-nav { margin-left: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; }
.head-nav a { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--slate); text-decoration: none; transition: color .15s; }
.head-nav a:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.head-cta { font-size: 15px !important; padding: 11px 20px; }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .head-nav { gap: 14px; }
  /* hamburger button (mobile only) */
  .nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 5px; order: 3;
    width: 44px; height: 40px; padding: 0 11px; cursor: pointer;
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .nav-toggle-bar { display: block; width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--navy-900); border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease; }
  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(1){ transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(2){ opacity: 0; }
  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(3){ transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
  .head-cta { order: 2; }
  /* nav links collapse into a dropdown panel; "Check now" CTA stays in the bar */
  .nav-links {
    position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
    background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 6px 0; display: none;
  }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-links a { padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy-900); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
  .nav-links a:first-child { border-top: none; }
  .nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--brand); font-weight: 700; }
}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 520px at 78% -8%, rgba(48,80,144,.55), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(680px 380px at 6% 108%, rgba(244,167,44,.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-950));
  color: #eaf0fa;
}
.hero::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1.4px);
  background-size: 26px 26px; opacity:.5; mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000, transparent 70%);
}
.hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-top: 70px; padding-bottom: 84px; }
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.18fr .82fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.hero-eyebrow { color: var(--amber); }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(38px, 5.1vw, 64px); color: #fff; margin: 20px 0 0; }
.hero h1 .amber { color: var(--amber); }
.hero-sub { font-size: 20px; color: #b9c7dd; max-width: 33ch; margin: 22px 0 0; }
.hero-hook {
  margin-top: 30px; display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 26px; color: #fff;
}
.hero-cta { margin-top: 34px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
.hero-meta { margin-top: 26px; font-size: 14px; color: #8ba0bf; display:flex; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-meta span { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; }

/* countdown */
.countdown-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: 18px; padding: 26px 26px 22px; backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.cd-label { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.cd-clock { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px; }
.cd-cell { background: rgba(8,16,32,.42); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10); border-radius: 11px; padding: 13px 6px 10px; text-align: center; }
.cd-num { font-family: var(--head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 34px; color: #fff; line-height: 1; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.cd-unit { font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #93a6c4; margin-top: 7px; }
.cd-foot { margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); font-size: 14px; color: #aebfd9; }
.cd-foot b { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }

/* ---------- section scaffolding ---------- */
.section { padding: 92px 0; }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; }
.section-head .eyebrow { color: var(--brand); }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 44px); color: var(--navy-900); margin-top: 14px; }
.section-head p { font-size: 19px; color: var(--slate); margin: 16px 0 0; }
.kicker-line { width: 38px; height: 3px; background: var(--amber); border-radius: 2px; }

/* explainer */
.explain-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; margin-top: 46px; }
.xcard { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px 30px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.xcard.prohibit { border-top: 4px solid var(--red); }
.xcard.allowed { border-top: 4px solid var(--green); }
.xcard h3 { font-size: 23px; color: var(--navy-900); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; }
.xcard ul { list-style: none; margin: 18px 0 0; padding: 0; }
.xcard li { position: relative; padding: 11px 0 11px 30px; font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--ink); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2); line-height: 1.5; }
.xcard li:first-child { border-top: none; }
.xcard li::before { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 11px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; }
.xcard.prohibit li::before { content: "✕"; color: var(--red); }
.xcard.allowed li::before { content: "✓"; color: var(--green); }
.tag-ico { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 8px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size: 16px; }
.tag-ico.red { background: var(--red-bg); color: var(--red); }
.tag-ico.green { background: var(--green-bg); color: var(--green); }

/* penalties strip */
.penalty-strip { margin-top: 22px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 22px; }
.pcard { background: var(--navy-900); color: #dbe5f4; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 26px; position: relative; overflow:hidden; }
.pcard .pnum { font-family: var(--head); font-size: 15px; color: var(--amber); font-weight: 700; }
.pcard h4 { font-family: var(--head); font-size: 21px; color: #fff; margin: 10px 0 8px; font-weight: 700; }
.pcard p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #a9bbd6; line-height: 1.55; }
.pcard .corner { position:absolute; right:-14px; top:-14px; font-size: 96px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.04); font-family: var(--serif); font-weight:700; }

/* ---------- scorecard section ---------- */
.scorecard-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eef3fa, #f5f8fc 38%); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.cta-section { background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy-850), var(--navy-950)); color: #e9f0fb; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-section::before{ content:""; position:absolute; right:-120px; top:-120px; width:420px; height:420px; border-radius:50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,167,44,.18), transparent 65%); }
.cta-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; position: relative; z-index:2; }
.cta-lead h2 { font-size: clamp(30px, 3.8vw, 46px); color: #fff; line-height: 1.12; }
.cta-lead .eyebrow { color: var(--amber); }
.cta-lead > p { font-size: 19px; color: #b6c6df; margin-top: 22px; max-width: 44ch; }
.input-list { margin-top: 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.input-item { display: flex; gap: 15px; align-items: flex-start; }
.input-item .n { flex: none; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 9px; background: rgba(244,167,44,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(244,167,44,.3); color: var(--amber); font-weight: 800; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:15px; }
.input-item .it-body strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; display:block; font-size: 16.5px; }
.input-item .it-body span { color: #9fb2cf; font-size: 14.5px; }
.input-item.gold .n { background: var(--amber); color: #3a2906; border-color: var(--amber); }
.input-item .gold-flag { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--amber); margin-left: 8px; }

/* form card */
.form-card { background: #fff; border-radius: 18px; padding: 34px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); color: var(--ink); }
.form-card h3 { font-size: 24px; color: var(--navy-900); }
.form-card .fc-sub { color: var(--slate); font-size: 15.5px; margin: 8px 0 0; }
.field { margin-top: 18px; }
.field label { display:block; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.field input, .field select {
  width: 100%; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink);
  padding: 13px 15px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px; background: #fcfdff; transition: border .15s, box-shadow .15s;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--brand-400); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(48,80,144,.12); }
.form-card .btn { width: 100%; margin-top: 22px; }
.form-fine { font-size: 13px; color: var(--faint); margin: 14px 0 0; text-align:center; line-height:1.5; }
.form-success { text-align:center; padding: 26px 8px; }
.form-success .ok { width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green-bg); border: 1.5px solid var(--green-bd); color: var(--green); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 auto 18px; }
.form-success h3 { color: var(--navy-900); }
.form-success p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 16px; max-width: 34ch; margin: 10px auto 0; }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.site-foot { background: var(--navy-950); color: #9fb1cd; padding: 64px 0 38px; }
.foot-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 44px; }
.foot-grid img { height: 26px; width:auto; }
.foot-by { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #b8c7de; max-width: 38ch; line-height:1.6; }
.foot-col h5 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color: #6e84a6; margin: 0 0 16px; font-weight: 800; }
.foot-col a { display:block; color: #b8c7de; text-decoration:none; font-size: 15px; padding: 5px 0; }
.foot-col a:hover { color: #fff; }
.disclaimer { margin-top: 46px; padding-top: 26px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10); font-size: 13px; color: #7e92b2; line-height: 1.6; }
.disclaimer b { color: #aebfd9; }
.foot-base { margin-top: 22px; display:flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; font-size: 13px; color: #6e84a6; }

/* source / primary-document link */
.source-note {
  margin-top: 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
  text-decoration: none; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s, transform .1s;
}
.source-note:hover { border-color: var(--brand-400); border-left-color: var(--brand); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.source-note .sn-ico {
  flex: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px; background: #eef3fb; color: var(--brand);
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.source-note .sn-body { flex: 1; }
.source-note .sn-body strong { display: block; color: var(--navy-900); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; }
.source-note .sn-body span { color: var(--slate); font-size: 15px; }
.source-note .sn-arrow { flex: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: var(--brand); white-space: nowrap; transition: transform .15s; }
.source-note:hover .sn-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
@media (max-width: 620px){
  .source-note { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
  .source-note .sn-arrow { width: 100%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SCORECARD (React island)
   ============================================================ */
#scorecard-root { max-width: 760px; margin: 48px auto 0; }
.sc-shell {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 40px 44px 36px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.sc-shell::before { content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:0; height: 5px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--amber)); }

/* intro */
.sc-intro { text-align: center; padding: 52px 44px 44px; }
.sc-intro-badge { display:inline-block; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--brand); background: #eef3fb; border:1px solid #d6e1f2; padding: 7px 15px; border-radius: 999px; }
.sc-intro-title { font-size: clamp(27px, 3.4vw, 38px); color: var(--navy-900); margin: 20px auto 0; max-width: 16ch; }
.sc-intro-sub { color: var(--slate); font-size: 17.5px; max-width: 50ch; margin: 16px auto 0; }
.sc-legend { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap: 12px; margin: 28px 0 6px; }
.sc-legend .lg { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 999px; border:1px solid; white-space: nowrap; }
.sc-legend .lg i { font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; }
.lg-red { color: var(--red); background: var(--red-bg); border-color: var(--red-bd); }
.lg-yellow { color: var(--yellow); background: var(--yellow-bg); border-color: var(--yellow-bd); }
.lg-green { color: var(--green); background: var(--green-bg); border-color: var(--green-bd); }
.sc-start { margin-top: 28px; }
.sc-anon { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--faint); margin: 18px 0 0; }

/* progress */
.sc-progress { position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:5px; height: 3px; background: var(--line-2); }
.sc-bar { height: 100%; background: var(--amber); transition: width .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1); }

/* question */
.sc-head { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }
.sc-step { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--brand); }
.sc-back { background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--faint); padding: 4px 6px; }
.sc-back:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.sc-q { font-size: clamp(23px, 2.8vw, 30px); color: var(--navy-900); margin: 16px 0 0; line-height: 1.2; animation: scFade .35s ease; }
@keyframes scFade { from { transform: translateY(9px); } to { transform: none; } }
.sc-opts { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 11px; margin-top: 30px; }
.sc-opt {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 15px; width:100%; text-align:left; cursor:pointer;
  background:#fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 13px; padding: 17px 20px;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.4;
  transition: border-color .15s, background .15s, box-shadow .15s, transform .1s;
}
.sc-opt:hover { border-color: var(--brand); background: #f7faff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.sc-opt:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.sc-opt-dot { flex:none; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--line); transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s; }
.sc-opt:hover .sc-opt-dot { border-color: var(--brand); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 4px var(--brand-400); }
.sc-opt-label { flex: 1; }
.sc-opt-arrow { flex:none; color: var(--brand-200); font-weight: 700; transition: color .15s, transform .15s; }
.sc-opt:hover .sc-opt-arrow { color: var(--brand); transform: translateX(3px); }
.sc-why { margin-top: 22px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--brand); padding: 4px 0; }
.sc-why:hover { color: var(--navy-700); }
.sc-basis { margin: 12px 0 0; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.6; padding: 14px 18px; background: var(--line-2); border-radius: 11px; border-left: 3px solid var(--amber); animation: scFade .25s ease both; }

/* result */
.sc-result { padding-top: 44px; }
.sc-result-top { display:flex; }
.sc-rating-chip { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap: 11px; padding: 11px 22px 11px 14px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 17px; border:1.5px solid; white-space: nowrap; }
.sc-rating-chip .rc-ico { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size: 14px; color:#fff; }
.tier-red .rc-ico { background: var(--red); }     .sc-rating-chip.tier-red { color: var(--red); background: var(--red-bg); border-color: var(--red-bd); }
.tier-yellow .rc-ico { background: var(--yellow); } .sc-rating-chip.tier-yellow { color: var(--yellow); background: var(--yellow-bg); border-color: var(--yellow-bd); }
.tier-green .rc-ico { background: var(--green); }   .sc-rating-chip.tier-green { color: var(--green); background: var(--green-bg); border-color: var(--green-bd); }
.sc-result.tier-red::before { background: var(--red); }
.sc-result.tier-yellow::before { background: var(--yellow); }
.sc-result.tier-green::before { background: var(--green); }
.sc-verdict { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 36px); color: var(--navy-900); margin: 22px 0 0; line-height: 1.15; animation: scFade .4s ease both; }
.sc-verdict-sub { font-size: 18px; color: var(--slate); margin: 14px 0 0; max-width: 56ch; }
.sc-points { list-style:none; padding:0; margin: 26px 0 0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 0; }
.sc-points li { position:relative; padding: 15px 0 15px 32px; font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2); line-height: 1.5; }
.sc-points li:first-child { border-top: none; }
.sc-points li::before { content:"›"; position:absolute; left: 6px; top: 13px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 19px; color: var(--amber-600); }
.sc-result-cta { margin-top: 30px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.sc-restart { background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--faint); padding: 8px; }
.sc-restart:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.sc-legal { font-size: 13px; color: var(--faint); margin: 22px 0 0; }
.sc-pending { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; margin: 20px 0 0; padding: 13px 16px;
  background: var(--yellow-bg); border: 1px solid var(--yellow-bd); border-radius: 11px;
  font-size: 13.5px; color: #6f5410; line-height: 1.5; }
.sc-pending-ico { flex: none; width: 19px; height: 19px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--yellow); color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 1px; }

/* result email capture */
.sc-capture { margin-top: 26px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
.sc-cap-offer { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--navy-900); font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 16px; line-height: 1.45; max-width: 54ch; }
.sc-cap-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.sc-cap-input { flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 0; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink);
  padding: 14px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 11px; background: #fcfdff; transition: border .15s, box-shadow .15s; }
.sc-cap-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--brand-400); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(48,80,144,.12); }
.sc-cap-form .btn { white-space: nowrap; }
.sc-skip { display: inline-block; margin-top: 14px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 15px; color: var(--faint); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; padding: 5px 2px; }
.sc-skip:hover { color: var(--slate); }
.sc-cap-done { margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
.sc-cap-done .ok { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green-bg); border: 1.5px solid var(--green-bd);
  color: var(--green); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 23px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.sc-cap-done p { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--navy-900); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 16px; max-width: 50ch; }
.sc-cap-done b { font-weight: 700; }
.sc-skipped-note { font-size: 15px; color: var(--slate); }

/* capture - BOLD (dark) variant */
.scv-bold .sc-capture, .scv-bold .sc-cap-done { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.scv-bold .sc-cap-offer { color: #fff; }
.scv-bold .sc-cap-input { background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #eaf0fa; }
.scv-bold .sc-cap-input::placeholder { color: #7d92b3; }
.scv-bold .sc-cap-input:focus { border-color: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(244,167,44,.15); }
.scv-bold .sc-skip { color: #8aa0c2; }
.scv-bold .sc-skip:hover { color: #cdd9ec; }
.scv-bold .sc-cap-done p { color: #fff; }
.scv-bold .sc-skipped-note { color: #a9bbd6; }

/* gated result */
.sc-gate { margin-top: 22px; }
.sc-cap-banner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 18px 0 0; padding: 13px 16px;
  background: var(--green-bg); border: 1px solid var(--green-bd); border-radius: 11px; font-size: 14.5px; color: #1c5c3c; line-height: 1.45; }
.sc-cap-banner .ok { flex: none; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; }
.scv-bold .sc-cap-banner { background: rgba(31,122,79,.18); border-color: rgba(95,207,142,.4); color: #b7e6c9; }

/* ============================================================
   SUBPAGES (FAQ + Guides)
   ============================================================ */
.subpage-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #eaf0fa;
  background: radial-gradient(900px 460px at 82% -20%, rgba(48,80,144,.5), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-950)); }
.subpage-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1.4px); background-size: 26px 26px; opacity: .5;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000, transparent 75%); }
.subpage-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 70px 28px 60px; }
.subpage-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--amber); }
.subpage-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 52px); color: #fff; margin: 16px 0 0; }
.subpage-hero p { font-size: 19px; color: #b9c7dd; margin: 16px 0 0; max-width: 60ch; }

/* FAQ page groups */
.faq-page { padding: 64px 0 40px; }
.faq-group { margin-top: 14px; }
.faq-group + .faq-group { margin-top: 52px; }
.faq-group-label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand); margin: 0 0 6px; }
.faq-group-label::before { content: ""; width: 26px; height: 3px; background: var(--amber); border-radius: 2px; }
.faq-page .faq-list { margin-top: 6px; max-width: none; }
.faq-q h3 { font-family: var(--head); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-900); margin: 0; line-height: 1.3; }
.faq-a .ph { color: var(--faint); font-style: italic; }

/* Guides index */
.guide-index { padding: 64px 0 48px; }
.guide-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.guide-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); text-decoration: none; transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s, transform .1s; }
.guide-card:hover { border-color: var(--brand-400); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.guide-kicker { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber-600); }
.guide-card h3 { font-family: var(--head); font-size: 22px; color: var(--navy-900); margin: 11px 0 0; line-height: 1.22; }
.guide-card p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--slate); margin: 10px 0 0; line-height: 1.55; flex: 1; }
.guide-read { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--brand); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.guide-card:hover .guide-read { gap: 11px; }

/* Article template */
.article { padding: 56px 0 48px; }
.article-col { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.article-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 14px; color: var(--faint); }
.article-meta .amber-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber); }
.article h1 { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px); color: var(--navy-900); margin: 14px 0 0; line-height: 1.12; }
.article-lead { font-size: 20px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.55; margin: 20px 0 0; }
.article-body { margin-top: 14px; }
.article-body h2 { font-family: var(--head); font-size: 27px; color: var(--navy-900); margin: 40px 0 0; }
.article-body h3 { font-family: var(--head); font-size: 21px; color: var(--navy-900); margin: 30px 0 0; }
.article-body p { font-size: 17.5px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.72; margin: 16px 0 0; }
.article-body p.ph { color: var(--faint); font-style: italic; }
.article-callout { margin: 26px 0 0; padding: 20px 24px; background: var(--amber-100); border: 1px solid var(--amber); border-left: 4px solid var(--amber); border-radius: var(--radius); }
.article-callout p { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy-900); line-height: 1.55; }
.article-callout b { font-weight: 700; }

/* shared bottom CTA band */
.page-cta { background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy-850), var(--navy-950)); color: #e9f0fb; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-cta::before { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -120px; top: -120px; width: 420px; height: 420px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,167,44,.18), transparent 65%); }
.page-cta .wrap { padding: 64px 28px; position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; }
.page-cta .eyebrow { color: var(--amber); justify-content: center; }
.page-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(27px, 3.4vw, 38px); color: #fff; margin: 14px auto 0; max-width: 22ch; }
.page-cta p { font-size: 18px; color: #b6c6df; margin: 14px auto 0; max-width: 50ch; }
.page-cta .btn { margin-top: 28px; }

@media (max-width: 740px){
  .guide-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .subpage-hero .wrap { padding-top: 52px; padding-bottom: 46px; }
  .faq-group + .faq-group { margin-top: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px){
  .sc-shell, .sc-intro, .sc-result { padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; }
  .sc-opt { padding: 15px 16px; font-size: 15.5px; }
}

@media (max-width: 940px){
  .hero-grid, .cta-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .explain-grid, .penalty-strip, .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .penalty-strip { gap: 14px; }
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ZeroPoint branding placement (driven by Tweaks)
   ============================================================ */
.brand-lockup .brand-logo { height: 22px; width: auto; }
.brand-textwrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand-site { white-space: nowrap; }
.brand-by { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--faint); letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; white-space: nowrap; }
.brand-by .bp { color: var(--brand); font-weight: 700; }

body[data-brand="quiet"]  .brand-logo,
body[data-brand="quiet"]  .brand-div { display: none; }
body[data-brand="footer"] .brand-logo,
body[data-brand="footer"] .brand-div,
body[data-brand="footer"] .brand-by { display: none; }
body[data-brand="prominent"] .brand-by { display: none; }

/* countdown toggle */
body[data-countdown="off"] .hero-side { display: none; }
body[data-countdown="off"] .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

/* header CTA label swap */
.cta-short { display: none; }
.cta-full  { display: inline; }

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE / iPhone responsiveness
   ============================================================ */
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body { overflow-x: hidden; }

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .wrap { padding: 0 20px; }

  /* header */
  .head-row { height: 60px; gap: 12px; }
  .brand-lockup .brand-logo { height: 20px; }
  .head-cta { padding: 10px 16px; }

  /* hero */
  .hero .wrap { padding-top: 46px; padding-bottom: 54px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(30px, 8.4vw, 40px); }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 18px; max-width: none; }
  .hero-hook { font-size: 22px; margin-top: 24px; }
  .hero-cta { margin-top: 28px; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 12px; }
  .hero-cta .btn { width: 100%; }
  .hero-meta { flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; margin-top: 22px; }
  .countdown-card { padding: 22px 20px 18px; }
  .cd-cell { padding: 12px 4px 9px; }
  .cd-num { font-size: 27px; }

  /* sections */
  .section { padding: 52px 0; }
  .section-head p { font-size: 17px; }
  .xcard { padding: 24px 22px; }
  .xcard h3 { font-size: 21px; }
  .xcard li { font-size: 16px; }
  .pcard { padding: 24px 22px; }
  .source-note { padding: 18px; }

  /* scorecard */
  #scorecard-root { margin-top: 34px; }
  .sc-shell { padding: 32px 22px 30px; }
  .sc-intro { padding: 40px 22px 36px; }
  .sc-q { font-size: 22px; }
  .sc-verdict { font-size: 25px; }
  .sc-verdict-sub { font-size: 17px; }
  .sc-result-cta { gap: 12px; }
  .sc-result-cta .btn { width: 100%; }

  /* cta — override the inline 45px so it scales on phones */
  .cta-lead h2 { font-size: 30px !important; }
  .cta-lead > p { font-size: 17px; }
  .form-card { padding: 24px 22px; }

  /* footer */
  .site-foot { padding: 48px 0 30px; }
  .foot-base { flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px){
  .wrap { padding: 0 16px; }
  .cta-full  { display: none; }
  .cta-short { display: inline; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 29px; }
  .hero-hook { font-size: 20px; }
  .cd-num { font-size: 23px; }
  .cd-label { font-size: 11.5px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   EXPRESSIVE FEEL CONTROLS (driven by Tweaks)
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Tone: Calm / Measured (default) / Alarm ---- */
body[data-tone="calm"] .hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 480px at 80% -10%, rgba(48,80,144,.40), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-950));
}
body[data-tone="calm"] .hero-eyebrow { color: var(--brand-200); }
body[data-tone="calm"] .hero-hook { font-size: 22px; color: #cad7ec; }
body[data-tone="calm"] .hero-hook > span { color: var(--brand-200) !important; }
body[data-tone="calm"] .cd-label { color: var(--brand-200); }

body[data-tone="alarm"] .hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 520px at 78% -8%, rgba(48,80,144,.55), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(760px 440px at 4% 110%, rgba(244,167,44,.24), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-850), var(--navy-950));
}
body[data-tone="alarm"] .hero-eyebrow {
  background: var(--amber); color: #3a2906; padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
}
body[data-tone="alarm"] .hero-hook { font-size: 30px; }
body[data-tone="alarm"] .countdown-card {
  border-color: rgba(244,167,44,.5);
  animation: tonePulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes tonePulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(244,167,44,.3), 0 18px 50px rgba(9,22,46,.28), 0 0 24px rgba(244,167,44,.10); }
  50%     { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(244,167,44,.6), 0 18px 50px rgba(9,22,46,.28), 0 0 48px rgba(244,167,44,.30); }
}
body[data-tone="alarm"] .cd-cell:first-child { background: rgba(244,167,44,.16); border-color: rgba(244,167,44,.42); }
body[data-tone="alarm"] .cd-cell:first-child .cd-num { color: var(--amber); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ body[data-tone="alarm"] .countdown-card { animation: none; } }

/* ---- Headlines: Editorial (default serif) / Civic / Stamp ---- */
body[data-type="civic"] { --head: var(--sans); }
body[data-type="civic"] h1, body[data-type="civic"] h2,
body[data-type="civic"] h3, body[data-type="civic"] .pcard h4,
body[data-type="civic"] .faq-q { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.022em; }

body[data-type="stamp"] { --head: var(--sans); }
body[data-type="stamp"] h1, body[data-type="stamp"] h2,
body[data-type="stamp"] h3, body[data-type="stamp"] .pcard h4,
body[data-type="stamp"] .faq-q {
  font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: -.005em; line-height: 1.07;
}
body[data-type="stamp"] .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(33px, 4.6vw, 56px); }

/* ---- Rhythm: Airy / Standard (default) / Compact — desktop only ---- */
@media (min-width: 641px){
  body[data-rhythm="airy"] .section { padding: 116px 0; }
  body[data-rhythm="airy"] .hero .wrap { padding-top: 92px; padding-bottom: 104px; }
  body[data-rhythm="airy"] .explain-grid { margin-top: 56px; gap: 28px; }
  body[data-rhythm="airy"] .penalty-strip { gap: 28px; }
  body[data-rhythm="airy"] #scorecard-root { margin-top: 60px; }
  body[data-rhythm="airy"] .section-head p { margin-top: 22px; }

  body[data-rhythm="compact"] .section { padding: 58px 0; }
  body[data-rhythm="compact"] .hero .wrap { padding-top: 50px; padding-bottom: 58px; }
  body[data-rhythm="compact"] .explain-grid { margin-top: 30px; gap: 16px; }
  body[data-rhythm="compact"] .penalty-strip { gap: 14px; }
  body[data-rhythm="compact"] #scorecard-root { margin-top: 30px; }
  body[data-rhythm="compact"] .xcard { padding: 24px 26px; }
  body[data-rhythm="compact"] .pcard { padding: 22px 24px; }
  body[data-rhythm="compact"] .hero-sub { margin-top: 16px; }
  body[data-rhythm="compact"] .hero-cta { margin-top: 24px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */

/* bill status / last-updated (hero) */
.bill-status { margin-top: 22px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 13.5px; color: #9db2d2; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13); border-radius: 12px; padding: 9px 15px; }
.bill-status .dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: #5fcf8e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(95,207,142,.18); animation: statusPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes statusPulse { 0%,100%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(95,207,142,.22);} 50%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(95,207,142,0);} }
.bill-status b { color: #e2ebf7; font-weight: 700; }
.bill-status .upd { color: #7d92b3; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .bill-status .dot { animation: none; } }

/* fast facts */
.fast-facts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 34px; }
.ff { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px 24px 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.ff .ff-k { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; }
.ff .ff-ico { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 7px; background: #eef3fb; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; }
.ff h4 { font-family: var(--head); font-size: 19px; color: var(--navy-900); margin: 12px 0 7px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; }
.ff p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.55; }
.ff p b { color: var(--ink); }

/* surcharge vs cash discount comparison */
.compare-section { background: #fff; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.compare-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-top: 44px; }
.cmp { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); background: #fff; }
.cmp-head { padding: 18px 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; }
.cmp.bad .cmp-head { background: var(--red-bg); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--red-bd); }
.cmp.good .cmp-head { background: var(--green-bg); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--green-bd); }
.cmp-head h3 { font-family: var(--head); font-size: 20px; }
.cmp.bad .cmp-head h3 { color: var(--red); }
.cmp.good .cmp-head h3 { color: var(--green); }
.cmp-tag { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; white-space: nowrap; }
.cmp.bad .cmp-tag { background: var(--red); color: #fff; }
.cmp.good .cmp-tag { background: var(--green); color: #fff; }
.cmp-body { padding: 22px 24px 24px; }
.receipt .r-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding: 10px 0; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink); border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); }
.receipt .r-row:first-child { border-top: none; }
.receipt .r-row.fee { color: var(--red); font-weight: 700; }
.receipt .r-row.discount { color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; }
.receipt .r-total { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; margin-top: 8px; padding-top: 13px; border-top: 2px solid var(--ink); font-weight: 800; font-size: 17px; color: var(--navy-900); }
.cmp-note { margin: 16px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.55; }
.cmp-note b { color: var(--navy-900); font-weight: 700; }
.compare-take { margin: 30px auto 0; max-width: 760px; text-align: center; font-size: 17px; color: var(--slate); }
.compare-take b { color: var(--navy-900); }

/* credibility */
.cred-section { background: #fff; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cred-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 30px; align-items: center;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 32px 36px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.cred-photo { width: 116px; height: 116px; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; flex: none; background: #eef3fb; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cred-photo image-slot { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.cred-k { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand); }
.cred-card h3 { font-family: var(--head); font-size: 23px; color: var(--navy-900); margin: 10px 0 2px; }
.cred-role { color: var(--brand); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; }
.cred-bio { color: var(--slate); font-size: 16px; margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.62; max-width: 64ch; }
.cred-creds { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 16px; }
.cred-creds span { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); background: #eef3fb; border: 1px solid #d8e2f1; border-radius: 999px; padding: 7px 13px; }
.cred-meta { margin-top: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 13px; }
.cred-meta .cred-creds { margin-top: 0; }
.cred-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 14px; color: var(--faint); }
.cred-links a { color: var(--brand); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; }
.cred-links a:hover { color: var(--navy-700); }
.cred-sep { color: var(--brand-200); }

/* FAQ */
.faq-section { background: #fff; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-list { max-width: 820px; margin: 40px auto 0; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-q { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
  padding: 22px 4px; font-family: var(--head); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-900); }
.faq-q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-plus { flex: none; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--brand); font-size: 19px; line-height: 1;
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease; }
.faq-item[open] .faq-plus { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--brand); color: #fff; border-color: var(--brand); }
.faq-a { padding: 0 4px 24px; font-size: 16px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 72ch; }
.faq-a a { color: var(--brand); font-weight: 600; }

/* CTA privacy line */
.form-secure { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 9px; margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #9fb2cf; line-height: 1.5; }
.form-secure svg { flex: none; margin-top: 1px; }

/* responsive for new sections */
@media (max-width: 940px){
  .fast-facts, .compare-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .fast-facts { gap: 14px; margin-top: 26px; }
  .ff { padding: 20px 20px; }
  .compare-grid { gap: 16px; margin-top: 30px; }
  .cred-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; padding: 26px 22px; }
  .cred-photo { width: 92px; height: 92px; }
  .faq-list { margin-top: 28px; }
  .faq-q { font-size: 17px; padding: 20px 2px; }
  .compare-take { font-size: 16px; }
}

/* about the law */
.about-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e9eff8, #f2f6fc); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .75fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; margin-top: 8px; }
.about-lead .eyebrow { color: var(--brand); }
.about-lead h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 40px); color: var(--navy-900); margin-top: 14px; }
.about-lead > p { font-size: 18px; color: var(--slate); margin-top: 18px; line-height: 1.62; }
.about-lead > p b { color: var(--ink); }
.debit-callout { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; margin-top: 24px; padding: 18px 20px; background: var(--amber-100); border: 1px solid var(--amber); border-radius: var(--radius); }
.debit-callout .dc-ico { flex: none; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber); color: #3a2906; font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 1px; }
.debit-callout p { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy-900); line-height: 1.5; }
.about-take { font-size: 17px; color: var(--slate); margin-top: 24px; line-height: 1.62; }
.about-take b { color: var(--navy-900); }
.about-actions { margin-top: 26px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.about-status { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--faint); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; }
.about-status .dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: #3aa564; flex: none; }

.about-votes { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--navy-900); border-radius: 18px; padding: 12px 28px 24px; color: #dbe5f4; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.vote { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 18px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.vote:first-child { border-top: none; }
.vote-tally { font-family: var(--head); line-height: 1; display: flex; align-items: baseline; flex: none; }
.vote-tally b { font-size: 46px; color: var(--amber); font-weight: 700; }
.vote-tally span { font-size: 21px; color: #9fb2cf; font-weight: 600; margin-left: 1px; }
.vote-label { font-size: 14.5px; color: #c2d0e6; line-height: 1.35; }
.vote-label b { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.vote.bipartisan { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 7px; }
.vote-k { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber); }
.vote-sub { font-size: 14px; color: #a9bbd6; line-height: 1.5; }

@media (max-width: 940px){
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
}

/* risk callout (launchpad above the scorecard) */
.risk-callout { max-width: 840px; margin: 0 auto 42px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
  background: var(--amber-100); border: 1px solid var(--amber); border-left: 4px solid var(--amber);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.risk-callout .rc-mark { flex: none; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 9px; background: var(--amber);
  color: #3a2906; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; margin-top: 1px; }
.risk-callout p { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy-900); line-height: 1.55; }
.risk-callout a { color: var(--navy-900); font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--amber); }
.risk-callout a:hover { background: var(--amber); }

/* ============================================================
   SCORECARD DESIGN VARIANTS (Tweaks: Scorecard design)
   Card = default (styles above). Bold + Minimal below.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- BOLD: dark, high-contrast diagnostic ---- */
.sc-shell.scv-bold { background: linear-gradient(165deg, #122d57, #08172e); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.10); box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(6,16,34,.5); }
.scv-bold.sc-intro .sc-intro-badge { background: rgba(244,167,44,.14); border-color: rgba(244,167,44,.35); color: var(--amber); }
.scv-bold .sc-intro-title { color: #fff; }
.scv-bold .sc-intro-sub { color: #a9bbd6; }
.scv-bold .sc-anon { color: #7d92b3; }
.scv-bold .sc-progress { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.scv-bold .sc-step { color: var(--amber); }
.scv-bold .sc-back { color: #8aa0c2; }
.scv-bold .sc-back:hover { color: #fff; }
.scv-bold .sc-q { color: #fff; }
.scv-bold .sc-opt { background: rgba(255,255,255,.045); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.14); color: #eaf0fa; }
.scv-bold .sc-opt:hover { background: rgba(244,167,44,.10); border-color: var(--amber); box-shadow: none; }
.scv-bold .sc-opt-dot { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.scv-bold .sc-opt:hover .sc-opt-dot { border-color: var(--amber); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 4px var(--amber); }
.scv-bold .sc-opt-arrow { color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.scv-bold .sc-opt:hover .sc-opt-arrow { color: var(--amber); }
.scv-bold .sc-why { color: var(--amber); }
.scv-bold .sc-why:hover { color: #ffd591; }
.scv-bold .sc-basis { background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); color: #c2d0e6; border-left-color: var(--amber); }
.scv-bold .sc-verdict { color: #fff; }
.scv-bold .sc-verdict-sub { color: #a9bbd6; }
.scv-bold .sc-points li { color: #dbe5f4; border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.scv-bold .sc-legal { color: #7d92b3; }

/* ---- MINIMAL: airy, borderless survey ---- */
.sc-shell.scv-minimal { background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none; padding: 12px 6px 18px; }
.sc-shell.scv-minimal::before { display: none; }
.scv-minimal .sc-progress { left: 6px; right: 6px; top: 0; background: var(--line); }
.scv-minimal.sc-intro { padding: 26px 6px; }
.scv-minimal.sc-intro .sc-intro-badge { background: transparent; border: none; padding: 0; color: var(--brand); }
.scv-minimal .sc-intro-title { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 40px); line-height: 1.13; max-width: 18ch; }
.scv-minimal.sc-intro .sc-intro-sub { margin-top: 22px; }
.scv-minimal .sc-q { font-size: clamp(25px, 3.4vw, 36px); }
.scv-minimal .sc-opts { gap: 0; margin-top: 24px; }
.scv-minimal .sc-opt { background: transparent; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 0; padding: 20px 6px; gap: 18px; }
.scv-minimal .sc-opt:hover { background: transparent; box-shadow: none; padding-left: 16px; }
.scv-minimal .sc-opt-dot { display: none; }
.scv-minimal .sc-opt-arrow { color: var(--brand-200); font-size: 20px; }
.scv-minimal .sc-opt:hover .sc-opt-arrow { color: var(--amber); }
.scv-minimal .sc-rating-chip { background: transparent; border: none; padding: 0; gap: 13px; }
.scv-minimal .sc-points li { border-top-color: var(--line-2); }
.scv-minimal .sc-pending { background: transparent; border: none; border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow); border-radius: 0; padding: 4px 0 4px 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   HIDDEN-EXPOSURE / "AREN'T I FINE?" SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.myth-section { background: var(--paper); }
.myth-section .section-head h2 { font-style: italic; }
.myth-answer { font-weight: 800 !important; color: var(--navy-900) !important; font-size: 20px !important; }
.myth-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; margin-top: 42px; }
.myth-pt { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.myth-n { font-family: var(--head); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--amber-600); letter-spacing: .08em; }
.myth-pt h4 { font-family: var(--head); font-size: 21px; color: var(--navy-900); margin: 9px 0 10px; font-weight: 700; }
.myth-pt p { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.6; }
.myth-pt p b { color: var(--ink); }

.liability-callout { margin-top: 22px; background: var(--navy-900); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px 38px; color: #cdd9ec; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.liability-callout::before { content: "§"; position: absolute; right: 6px; top: -34px; font-family: var(--head); font-size: 150px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.045); font-weight: 700; }
.lc-head { font-family: var(--head); font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 30px); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; position: relative; text-align: center; }
.lc-head span { color: var(--amber); }
.liability-callout p { margin: 13px auto 0; font-size: 16.5px; color: #aebfd9; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 66ch; position: relative; text-align: center; }

.myth-cta { margin-top: 34px; text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.myth-cta p { margin: 0; font-size: 18px; color: var(--navy-900); font-weight: 600; max-width: 50ch; }

@media (max-width: 940px){
  .myth-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .myth-grid { gap: 14px; margin-top: 30px; }
  .myth-pt { padding: 22px 22px; }
  .liability-callout { padding: 26px 24px; }
  .myth-cta p { font-size: 16.5px; }
}

/* double-exposure compact band */
.dual-band { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 30px; align-items: center; margin: 44px 0 0;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 4px solid var(--amber); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.dual-regimes { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 9px; flex: none; }
.dual-regimes .reg { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; padding: 9px 14px; border-radius: 999px; background: #eef3fb; color: var(--brand); border: 1px solid #d8e2f1; white-space: nowrap; }
.dual-regimes .reg-new { background: var(--amber-100); color: var(--amber-600); border-color: var(--amber); }
.dual-regimes .reg-plus { color: var(--faint); font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; }
.dual-copy .eyebrow { color: var(--amber-600); }
.dual-copy h3 { font-family: var(--head); font-size: clamp(20px, 2.3vw, 26px); color: var(--navy-900); margin: 9px 0 9px; line-height: 1.22; }
.dual-copy p { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.6; }
.dual-copy p b { color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 740px){
  .dual-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; padding: 24px 22px; }
  .dual-regimes { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-start; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PRODUCTION ADDITIONS (static build)
   ============================================================ */

/* founder headshot slot (replaces the design-time <image-slot> web component).
   Drop a square photo at assets/founder.jpg and it shows automatically;
   until then the slot shows a quiet placeholder label. */
.cred-photo { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.cred-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; display: block; }
.cred-photo.cred-photo--empty { position: relative; }
.cred-photo.cred-photo--empty::after {
  content: "Headshot"; position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand-200);
}

/* Netlify Forms honeypot — visually hidden anti-spam field */
.nf-hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }