:root{
    /* ===== Barracks Editorial & Design House palette ===== */
    --ivory:#FFFDF4;            /* light section background */
    --cream:#FFF6D8;            /* warm cream */
    --blush:#FFF1A8;            /* warm cream (replaces former pink blush) */
    --blush-deep:#FFE9A0;
    --plum:#71329A;             /* deep purple — primary brand */
    --plum-deep:#2A1038;        /* plum-black — darkest */
    --burgundy:#8B4CC2;         /* rich violet accent */
    --gold:#C9A44D;             /* metallic gold */
    --gold-soft:#FFF1A8;        /* bright gold accent */
    --espresso:#1D1712;         /* near-black for headings on light */
    --ink:#2C241D;              /* body text on light */
    /* extra brand tokens */
    --black:#050505;
    --violet:#8B4CC2;
    --purple:#71329A;
    --gold-bright:#F0E23A;
    --soft-black:#111111;
    --text-dark:#1D1712;
    --text-light:#FFFDF4;
    --gold-wash:#FFF1A8;
    --violet-accent:#8B4CC2;
    --demo-h:0px;
    --header-h:88px;
    --hero-img:url('assets/hero.jpg');
    --logo-h:url('assets/logo-barracks-header.png');
    --logo-f:url('assets/logo-barracks-footer.png');
  }
  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:calc(88px + var(--demo-h));}
  body{font-family:'Outfit',system-ui,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);
    background:var(--ivory);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden;}
  img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}

  .wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(22px,5vw,56px);}

  /* shared bits */
  .eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
    font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.34em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--plum);font-weight:500;margin-bottom:22px;}
  .eyebrow .line{width:40px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);}
  .eyebrow.center{justify-content:center;}
  h2.title{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:600;
    font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.4vw,3.3rem);line-height:1.08;color:var(--plum-deep);
    letter-spacing:.01em;}
  .lead{font-size:clamp(1rem,1.25vw,1.12rem);font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);}

  .btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
    padding:15px 32px;border-radius:999px;font-size:13.5px;letter-spacing:.07em;
    font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;border:1.5px solid transparent;white-space:nowrap;
    transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease,background .3s ease,color .3s ease,border-color .3s ease;}
  .btn-primary{background:var(--plum);color:var(--ivory);
    box-shadow:0 10px 26px -12px rgba(69,22,40,.55);}
  .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--plum-deep);transform:translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow:0 16px 34px -12px rgba(69,22,40,.6),0 0 0 1px var(--gold-soft);}
  .btn-outline{background:transparent;color:var(--plum);border-color:var(--plum);}
  .btn-outline:hover{background:var(--plum);color:var(--ivory);transform:translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow:0 14px 30px -14px rgba(69,22,40,.5);}
  .btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:#3a2410;border-color:var(--gold);}
  .btn-gold:hover{background:var(--gold-soft);transform:translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow:0 14px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.4);}
  .btn-ghost-light{background:transparent;color:var(--ivory);border-color:rgba(217,190,126,.7);}
  .btn-ghost-light:hover{background:var(--ivory);color:var(--plum);transform:translateY(-3px);}

  /* ---------- DEMO DISCLAIMER BAR ---------- */
  .demo-bar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:80;height:var(--demo-h);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--plum-deep),var(--plum));
    color:#f3e7d8;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;
    box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(217,190,126,.45);padding:0 16px;text-align:center;}
  .demo-bar .dot{width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold-soft);flex:none;}
  .demo-bar span{overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap;}

  /* ---------- HEADER ---------- */
  .site-header{position:fixed;top:var(--demo-h);left:0;right:0;z-index:60;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
    padding:16px clamp(22px,5vw,56px);
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(251,245,234,.85) 0%,rgba(251,245,234,.55) 58%,rgba(251,245,234,0) 100%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(4px);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
    transition:background .4s ease,box-shadow .4s ease,padding .4s ease,backdrop-filter .4s ease;}
  .site-header.scrolled{background:rgba(251,245,234,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(194,155,73,.4),0 14px 34px -22px rgba(58,42,33,.4);padding:9px clamp(22px,5vw,56px);}
  .logo-link{display:block;}
  .logo-link img{height:56px;width:auto;transition:height .4s ease;
    filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(58,42,33,.28));}
  .site-header.scrolled .logo-link img{height:46px;filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(58,42,33,.18));}
  .main-nav{display:flex;gap:clamp(16px,2vw,34px);align-items:center;}
  .main-nav a{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:400;
    color:var(--espresso);position:relative;transition:color .3s ease;text-shadow:0 1px 6px rgba(251,245,234,.85);}
  .site-header.scrolled .main-nav a{text-shadow:none;}
  .main-nav a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-6px;height:1px;width:0;
    background:var(--gold);transition:width .35s ease;}
  .main-nav a:hover{color:var(--plum);}
  .main-nav a:hover::after{width:100%;}
  .nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;color:var(--plum);
    font-size:24px;line-height:1;padding:4px;}

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .hero{position:relative;width:100%;height:91vh;min-height:600px;margin-top:var(--demo-h);display:flex;align-items:center;
    padding-top:var(--header-h);
    overflow:hidden;background-image:var(--hero-img);background-size:cover;
    background-position:center right;background-repeat:no-repeat;}
  .hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
    background:linear-gradient(100deg,
      rgba(251,245,234,.98) 0,rgba(251,245,234,.95) 420px,
      rgba(251,245,234,.80) 640px,rgba(250,242,229,.42) 860px,
      rgba(250,242,229,.14) 1080px,rgba(250,242,229,0) 1300px);}
  .hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto 0;height:150px;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(251,245,234,.6),rgba(251,245,234,0));}
  .hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:0 clamp(22px,5vw,76px);max-width:700px;}
  .hero h1{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:700;
    font-size:clamp(2.7rem,6vw,5.15rem);line-height:1.07;letter-spacing:.005em;
    color:var(--plum-deep);margin-bottom:22px;text-shadow:0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,255,.8);}
  .hero h1 .em{font-style:italic;color:var(--purple);font-weight:600;}
  .hero p.sub{font-size:clamp(1.04rem,1.4vw,1.22rem);line-height:1.68;font-weight:600;
    color:var(--text-dark);max-width:560px;margin-bottom:34px;text-shadow:0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,255,.65);}
  .hero .cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;}

  /* ---------- SECTION RHYTHM ---------- */
  section{position:relative;}
  .pad{padding:clamp(74px,9vw,124px) 0;}
  .bg-cream{background:var(--cream);}
  .bg-blush{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--blush) 0%,var(--cream) 100%);}
  .bg-ivory{background:var(--ivory);}

  /* ABOUT */
  .about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(280px,0.82fr) 1.18fr;gap:clamp(36px,6vw,76px);align-items:center;}
  .about-photo{position:relative;}
  .about-photo img{width:100%;border-radius:16px;display:block;
    border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.5);
    box-shadow:0 28px 64px -30px rgba(58,42,33,.6);}
  .about-photo::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-16px;bottom:-16px;
    width:58%;height:56%;border:2px solid var(--gold);border-radius:16px;z-index:-1;}
  .about-content .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px;}
  .about-content .tag-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:24px;}
  .pill{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--plum);
    border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:999px;padding:8px 16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);}
  .about-content .rule{width:64px;height:2px;background:var(--gold);margin:26px 0 28px;}
  .about-content p{margin-bottom:18px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:300;font-size:1.04rem;}
  .about-content p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
  .about-content .closing{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-style:italic;
    font-size:1.45rem;color:var(--plum);line-height:1.5;font-weight:500;margin-top:8px;}
  .about-content em.kw{font-style:normal;color:var(--burgundy);font-weight:500;}

  /* BOOKS */
  .sec-head{max-width:640px;margin-bottom:54px;}
  .sec-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center;}
  .books-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:26px;}
  .book-card{background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.35);border-radius:18px;
    padding:24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
    box-shadow:0 18px 44px -28px rgba(58,42,33,.45);
    transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease;}
  .book-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(58,42,33,.5);}
  .cover{position:relative;aspect-ratio:2/3;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--plum) 0%,var(--plum-deep) 100%);
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    text-align:center;padding:26px 20px;color:var(--ivory);
    box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(217,190,126,.45),0 8px 22px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.45);}
  .cover::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:10px;border:1px solid rgba(217,190,126,.5);border-radius:6px;pointer-events:none;}
  .cover .c-mark{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.32em;color:var(--gold-soft);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .cover .c-title{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.55rem;line-height:1.16;}
  .cover .c-rule{width:34px;height:1px;background:var(--gold-soft);margin:16px 0;}
  .cover .c-author{font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .cover-img{aspect-ratio:2/3;width:100%;object-fit:contain;object-position:center;display:block;
    background:var(--ivory);border-radius:10px;border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.25);
    box-shadow:0 8px 22px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.45);}
  .book-card h3{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.5rem;
    color:var(--plum-deep);margin:22px 0 6px;line-height:1.2;}
  .book-card .b-divider{width:40px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);margin:10px 0 14px;}
  .book-card p{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:22px;flex:1;}
  .book-card .btn{align-self:flex-start;}

  /* SPEAKING (dark feature band) */
  .speak{background:radial-gradient(circle at 86% 14%,rgba(240,226,58,.20),transparent 40%),radial-gradient(circle at 6% 88%,rgba(139,76,194,.12),transparent 42%),linear-gradient(135deg,#FFF6D8 0%,#FFFDF4 72%);
    color:var(--text-dark);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .speak::before,.speak::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:280px;height:280px;border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(217,190,126,.18);}
  .speak::before{top:-120px;right:-80px;}
  .speak::after{bottom:-150px;left:-90px;width:340px;height:340px;}
  .speak .inner{max-width:760px;position:relative;z-index:2;}
  .speak .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .speak .eyebrow .line{background:var(--gold-soft);}
  .speak h2{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:600;color:var(--ivory);
    font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.4vw,3.3rem);line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:22px;}
  .speak p{font-weight:300;color:#f1e3d6;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.74;margin-bottom:30px;max-width:680px;}
  .speak-topics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px;margin:0 0 34px;}
  .topic-card{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:18px 20px;border-radius:14px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(217,190,126,.28);
    transition:background .3s ease,border-color .3s ease,transform .3s ease;}
  .topic-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-color:rgba(217,190,126,.5);transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .topic-card .t-num{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:600;
    color:var(--gold-soft);flex:none;line-height:1;}
  .topic-card h4{font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.35;color:var(--ivory);}

  /* EDITORIAL SUPPORT */
  .editorial-block{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;}
  .editorial-title{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:600;
    font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.3rem);line-height:1.12;color:var(--plum-deep);margin-bottom:16px;}
  .editorial-block p{font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.7;
    max-width:600px;margin:0 auto 26px;}

  /* MEDIA */
  .media-card{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;background:var(--ivory);
    border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.4);border-radius:20px;padding:clamp(38px,5vw,60px);
    box-shadow:0 22px 54px -30px rgba(58,42,33,.4);}
  .media-mark{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.7rem;
    color:var(--burgundy);letter-spacing:.02em;margin-bottom:6px;}
  .media-mark span{color:var(--gold);}
  .media-sub{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--plum);margin-bottom:24px;}
  .media-card p{font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.7;
    max-width:560px;margin:0 auto 30px;}

  /* EMAIL SIGNUP */
  .signup{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--blush) 0%,var(--cream) 100%);}
  .signup .inner{max-width:680px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;}
  .signup p{font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);margin:18px auto 30px;max-width:520px;font-size:1.05rem;}
  .form-row{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;}
  .field{position:relative;flex:1;min-width:200px;}
  input,select,textarea{width:100%;font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:var(--espresso);
    background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid rgba(110,36,56,.28);border-radius:12px;
    padding:15px 18px;transition:border-color .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease;}
  input:focus,select:focus,textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--plum);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(194,155,73,.25);}
  ::placeholder{color:#9a8678;}
  .signup .btn{white-space:nowrap;}
  .form-note{font-size:13px;color:var(--plum);margin-top:16px;min-height:18px;font-weight:500;}

  /* CONTACT */
  .contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr;gap:clamp(36px,6vw,72px);align-items:start;}
  .contact-reasons{list-style:none;margin-top:26px;display:grid;gap:14px;}
  .contact-reasons li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);}
  .contact-reasons li::before{content:"";flex:none;width:8px;height:8px;margin-top:8px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(194,155,73,.18);}
  .contact-form{background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.35);border-radius:20px;
    padding:clamp(26px,3.5vw,40px);box-shadow:0 22px 54px -32px rgba(58,42,33,.4);}
  .contact-form label{display:block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--plum);margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:500;}
  .contact-form .fg{margin-bottom:20px;}
  .contact-form textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:130px;}
  .contact-form .btn{width:100%;margin-top:4px;}

  /* FOOTER */
  .site-footer{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#2A1038 0%,#150823 55%,#050505 100%);
    color:#F3ECDA;padding:clamp(56px,7vw,84px) 0 34px;text-align:center;}
  .site-footer .f-logo{height:96px;width:auto;margin:0 auto 14px;}
  .site-footer .f-domain{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold-soft);margin-bottom:34px;}
  .f-nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 30px;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:30px;}
  .f-nav a{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#e9d9cd;transition:color .3s ease;}
  .f-nav a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .f-rule{max-width:520px;height:1px;margin:0 auto 26px;
    background:linear-gradient(to right,transparent,rgba(217,190,126,.55),transparent);}
  .f-copy{font-size:12.5px;color:#c8b3a6;letter-spacing:.04em;}
  .f-note{font-size:12px;color:#b39a8c;letter-spacing:.02em;line-height:1.5;
    margin:14px auto 0;max-width:620px;}
  .f-credit{font-size:12.5px;color:#c8b3a6;margin-top:18px;letter-spacing:.03em;}
  .f-credit a{color:var(--gold-soft);font-weight:500;transition:color .3s ease;}
  .f-credit a:hover{color:#f0dcae;text-decoration:underline;}

  /* reveal */
  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),transform .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none;}
  .hero .reveal{transition:none;animation:rise .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) forwards;opacity:0;}
  .hero .d1{animation-delay:.1s;}.hero .d2{animation-delay:.26s;}
  .hero .d3{animation-delay:.42s;}.hero .d4{animation-delay:.58s;}
  @keyframes rise{to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}
  .stagger > *{transition-delay:calc(var(--i,0)*90ms);}

  /* ---------- AMAZON SOFT GATE ---------- */
  .gate-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:120;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    padding:22px;background:rgba(58,30,40,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(5px);
    opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .35s ease,visibility .35s ease;}
  .gate-overlay.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;}
  .gate-modal{position:relative;width:100%;max-width:460px;background:var(--ivory);
    border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.5);border-radius:22px;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,42px);
    text-align:center;box-shadow:0 40px 90px -30px rgba(58,42,33,.7);
    transform:translateY(16px) scale(.98);transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);}
  .gate-overlay.open .gate-modal{transform:none;}
  .gate-close{position:absolute;top:14px;right:16px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;
    font-size:22px;line-height:1;color:var(--plum);opacity:.6;transition:opacity .3s ease;}
  .gate-close:hover{opacity:1;}
  .gate-modal .eyebrow{justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .gate-modal h3{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.85rem;
    line-height:1.15;color:var(--plum-deep);margin-bottom:10px;}
  .gate-modal .g-book{font-style:italic;color:var(--burgundy);}
  .gate-modal p{font-size:.97rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);margin:0 auto 22px;max-width:340px;line-height:1.6;}
  .gate-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;text-align:left;}
  .gate-form .btn{width:100%;margin-top:4px;}
  .gate-skip{display:inline-block;margin-top:16px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;
    color:var(--plum);opacity:.75;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;cursor:pointer;
    transition:opacity .3s ease;background:none;border:none;}
  .gate-skip:hover{opacity:1;}
  .gate-fine{margin-top:14px;font-size:11px;color:#9a8678;letter-spacing:.02em;}

  /* ---------- BACK TO TOP ---------- */
  .to-top{position:fixed;right:18px;bottom:20px;z-index:90;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;
    background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--plum),var(--plum-deep));
    border:1px solid rgba(217,190,126,.6);color:var(--gold-soft);
    box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(58,42,33,.6);
    opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(12px);
    transition:opacity .35s ease,transform .35s ease,visibility .35s ease,background .3s ease;}
  .to-top.show{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;}
  .to-top:hover{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--burgundy),var(--plum));transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .to-top svg{width:20px;height:20px;}

  /* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
  @media (max-width:920px){
    .about-grid,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .about-grid{gap:42px;}
    .about-photo{max-width:360px;margin:0 auto 8px;}
    .books-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  }
  @media (max-width:860px){
    :root{--header-h:96px;}
    .nav-toggle{display:block;}
    .main-nav{position:absolute;top:104px;right:clamp(18px,5vw,40px);
      flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;gap:18px;
      background:rgba(251,245,234,.98);padding:24px 28px;border-radius:16px;
      box-shadow:0 22px 48px -18px rgba(58,42,33,.4);border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.3);
      opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transform:translateY(-8px);transition:opacity .3s ease,transform .3s ease;}
    .main-nav.open{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;transform:none;}
    .main-nav a{color:var(--espresso);text-shadow:none;}
    .hero{padding-top:calc(var(--header-h) + 28px);}
    .hero-inner{margin:0 clamp(20px,5vw,40px);max-width:640px;padding:34px 28px 32px;
      background:rgba(251,245,234,.94);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
      border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.34);border-radius:24px;
      box-shadow:0 24px 60px -30px rgba(58,42,33,.5);}
    .hero h1,.hero p.sub{text-shadow:none;}
  }
  @media (max-width:768px){
    .logo-link img{height:64px;}
    .site-header.scrolled .logo-link img{height:54px;}
    .site-header{padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;min-height:84px;}
    .site-header.scrolled{padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px;min-height:0;}
    .main-nav{top:104px;}
    .speak-topics{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }
  @media (max-width:680px){
    :root{--header-h:100px;}
    .demo-bar{font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.05em;}
    .demo-bar .dot{display:none;}
    .pad{padding:56px 0;}
    .sec-head{margin-bottom:34px;}
    .books-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:380px;margin:0 auto;}
    .hero{height:auto;min-height:78vh;align-items:flex-end;background-position:72% center;
      padding-top:calc(var(--header-h) + 28px);padding-bottom:34px;}
    .hero::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(251,245,234,.74) 0%,rgba(251,245,234,.82) 38%,rgba(251,245,234,.96) 100%);}
    .hero-inner{max-width:100%;margin:0 clamp(14px,4vw,22px);padding:26px 22px 26px;
      background:rgba(251,245,234,.96);}
    .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.45rem,12vw,3.55rem);line-height:1.04;margin-bottom:16px;}
    .hero p.sub{font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.62;margin-bottom:24px;}
    .hero .eyebrow{display:flex;justify-content:center;}
    .hero .cta{gap:12px;}.hero .cta .btn{flex:1 1 auto;}
    .cred-bar .wrap{gap:10px 18px;}
    .form-row{flex-direction:column;}
    .signup .btn{width:100%;}
    .site-footer{padding-top:58px;padding-bottom:46px;}
    .site-footer .f-logo{height:82px;max-width:90%;object-fit:contain;}
    .f-nav{gap:14px 18px;}
  }

  /* =================================================================
     PREMIUM UPGRADE ADDITIONS (v2) — layered over the base system
     ================================================================= */

  /* Desktop/large-tablet hero glass panel + softened wash.
     Wrapped in min-width so the existing mobile/tablet panels are untouched. */
  @media (min-width:861px){
    .hero::before{background:linear-gradient(100deg,
      rgba(251,245,234,.93) 0,rgba(251,245,234,.84) 360px,
      rgba(251,245,234,.58) 600px,rgba(250,242,229,.30) 820px,
      rgba(250,242,229,.10) 1060px,rgba(250,242,229,0) 1300px);}
    .hero-inner{padding:clamp(34px,3vw,46px) clamp(32px,3vw,50px);max-width:660px;
      background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(251,245,234,.88),rgba(251,245,234,.72));
      -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(7px) saturate(1.04);backdrop-filter:blur(7px) saturate(1.04);
      border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.30);border-radius:26px;
      box-shadow:0 30px 70px -38px rgba(58,42,33,.5),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5);}
  }

  /* Credibility bar (just below hero) */
  .cred-bar{background:var(--cream);border-top:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.22);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.22);padding:26px 0;}
  .cred-bar .wrap{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:13px;text-align:center;}
  .cred-roles{display:inline-flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:12px;
    font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--plum);font-weight:500;}
  .cred-roles .sep{width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);flex:none;}
  .cred-feat{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--burgundy);font-weight:500;}
  .cred-feat::before{content:"";width:18px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);}
  .cred-feat b{font-weight:600;color:var(--plum-deep);}
  .cred-feat a{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.5);transition:color .3s ease,border-color .3s ease;}
  .cred-feat a:hover{color:var(--plum);border-color:var(--plum);}

  /* START HERE cards */
  .start-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;}
  .start-card{background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.35);border-radius:18px;
    padding:clamp(26px,2.4vw,34px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;
    box-shadow:0 18px 44px -28px rgba(58,42,33,.42);
    transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease,border-color .35s ease;}
  .start-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(58,42,33,.5);
    border-color:rgba(194,155,73,.6);}
  .start-num{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.2em;}
  .start-card h3{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.5rem;
    color:var(--plum-deep);margin:10px 0 6px;line-height:1.18;}
  .start-card .b-divider{width:40px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);margin:8px 0 14px;}
  .start-card p{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:22px;flex:1;}
  .start-card .btn{align-self:flex-start;}

  /* BOOKS — "Best for" line, equal-height cards */
  .book-card p{flex:1;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .book-best{margin:0 0 20px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.28);}
  .book-best .bl{display:block;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:5px;}
  .book-best .txt{font-size:.86rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.5;}

  /* SPEAKING — signature topics label, fit line, balanced 5th card */
  .speak .topics-label{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-soft);
    font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .speak-topics .span2{grid-column:1 / -1;}
  .speak .fit-line{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:300;color:#e7d6c8;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 30px;max-width:680px;}
  .speak .fit-line b{color:var(--gold-soft);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.02em;}

  /* EDITORIAL — refined points */
  .edit-points{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:12px;margin:6px auto 26px;max-width:560px;}
  .edit-points .ep{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.1em;
    text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--plum);border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:999px;
    padding:8px 16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);font-weight:500;}
  .edit-points .ep::before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);flex:none;}

  /* SIGNUP — micro reassurance line */
  .signup .micro{font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--plum);opacity:.8;margin-top:14px;font-weight:400;}

  /* FOOTER — contact CTA */
  .f-cta{margin:4px 0 30px;}

  /* SINGLE READER REVIEW — one honest, verified review tied to "I AM" The Name with Power */
  .reader-review{max-width:680px;margin:54px auto 0;background:var(--ivory);
    border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.45);border-radius:20px;
    padding:clamp(30px,4vw,44px);text-align:center;position:relative;
    box-shadow:0 22px 54px -30px rgba(58,42,33,.4);}
  .reader-review .rr-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;justify-content:center;
    font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--plum);font-weight:500;margin-bottom:14px;}
  .reader-review .rr-eyebrow .line{width:30px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);}
  .reader-review .rr-quote{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-style:italic;font-weight:500;
    font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.1vw,1.5rem);line-height:1.5;color:var(--plum-deep);margin:4px auto 0;max-width:560px;}
  .reader-review .rr-attr{margin-top:20px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--burgundy);font-weight:500;}
  .reader-review .rr-label{margin-top:6px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);opacity:.7;}

  /* SPACING & RESPONSIVE POLISH */
  @media (max-width:980px){
    .start-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;}
  }
  @media (max-width:520px){
    .hero .cta{flex-direction:column;}
    .hero .cta .btn{width:100%;}
  }

  /* =================================================================
     MULTI-PAGE ADDITIONS — interior page heroes, value cards, end CTAs
     ================================================================= */

  /* Interior page heading band (softer than the home hero) */
  .page-hero{position:relative;margin-top:var(--demo-h);
    padding:calc(var(--header-h) + 56px) 0 64px;text-align:center;overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(165deg,var(--cream) 0%,var(--ivory) 72%);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.22);}
  .page-hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:0;transform:translateX(-50%);
    width:120px;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(to right,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);}
  .page-hero .wrap{max-width:820px;}
  .page-hero .eyebrow{justify-content:center;}
  .page-hero h1{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.005em;
    font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.7rem);line-height:1.08;color:var(--plum-deep);margin-bottom:16px;}
  .page-hero h1 .em{font-style:italic;color:var(--burgundy);font-weight:600;}
  .page-hero p.sub{font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.3vw,1.18rem);font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);
    max-width:640px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.7;}

  /* "What Beverly's work centers on" value cards (About) */
  .value-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px;}
  .value-card{background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.35);border-radius:18px;
    padding:clamp(26px,2.4vw,32px);text-align:center;box-shadow:0 18px 44px -28px rgba(58,42,33,.42);
    transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease;}
  .value-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 28px 56px -30px rgba(58,42,33,.5);}
  .value-card .vc-num{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.2em;}
  .value-card h3{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.32rem;color:var(--plum-deep);margin:8px 0;}
  .value-card .vc-rule{width:32px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);margin:0 auto 12px;}
  .value-card p{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.55;}

  /* End-of-page CTA band */
  .end-cta{text-align:center;}
  .end-cta .inner{max-width:680px;margin:0 auto;}
  .end-cta h2{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:600;color:var(--plum-deep);
    font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.7rem);line-height:1.14;margin-bottom:12px;}
  .end-cta p{font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.05rem;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto 26px;}
  .end-cta .cta{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;}

  /* elegant divider between Speaking & Editorial on the combined page */
  .section-divider{height:1px;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;
    background:linear-gradient(to right,transparent,rgba(194,155,73,.5),transparent);}

  @media (max-width:980px){ .value-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:680px){ .page-hero{padding:calc(var(--header-h) + 34px) 0 46px;} }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .value-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto;}
    .end-cta .cta{flex-direction:column;} .end-cta .cta .btn{width:100%;}
  }

  /* visually-hidden labels (accessibility) */
  .sr-only{position:absolute !important;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;
    overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0;}

  /* Nav label: full on desktop, shortened in the mobile dropdown */
  .main-nav .nav-short{display:none;}
  @media (max-width:860px){
    .main-nav .nav-full{display:none;}
    .main-nav .nav-short{display:inline;}
  }

  /* ================================================================
     BARRACKS — ACTIVE THEME (single source of truth)
     Luminous ivory/gold foundation, logo gold + purple accents,
     dark used only for the demo bar and footer.
     ================================================================ */

  /* Demo bar — deep purple→black, bright gold text */
  .demo-bar{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#2A1038,#050505);color:var(--gold-bright);
    box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(201,164,77,.45);}
  .demo-bar .dot{background:var(--gold-bright);}

  /* Header — light, clean, gold hairline; dark nav text, purple active, gold underline */
  .site-header{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,253,244,.96) 0%,rgba(255,253,244,.68) 60%,rgba(255,253,244,0) 100%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(5px);backdrop-filter:blur(5px);}
  .site-header.scrolled{background:rgba(255,253,244,.97);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.28);
    box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(201,164,77,.28),0 14px 34px -24px rgba(42,16,56,.30);}
  .logo-link img{filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(42,16,56,.18));}
  .site-header.scrolled .logo-link img{filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(42,16,56,.14));}
  .main-nav a{color:var(--text-dark);text-shadow:none;}
  .site-header.scrolled .main-nav a{color:var(--text-dark);}
  .main-nav a::after{background:var(--gold-bright);}
  .main-nav a:hover,.main-nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--purple);}
  .nav-toggle{color:var(--purple);}

  /* Hero — luminous light overlay, dark readable text */
  .hero::before{background:linear-gradient(100deg,
    rgba(255,253,244,.94) 0%,rgba(255,246,216,.86) 34%,
    rgba(255,241,168,.46) 52%,rgba(255,253,244,.12) 72%,rgba(255,253,244,.02) 100%);}
  .hero::after{background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,253,244,.6),rgba(255,253,244,0));}
  .hero h1{color:var(--plum-deep);text-shadow:0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,255,.6);}
  .hero h1 .em{color:var(--purple);font-style:italic;font-weight:600;}
  .hero p.sub{color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:600;text-shadow:none;}
  .hero .eyebrow{color:var(--purple);}
  .hero .eyebrow .line{background:var(--gold);}
  .hero .btn-outline{background:rgba(255,253,244,.65);color:var(--purple);border-color:rgba(113,50,154,.55);}
  .hero .btn-outline:hover{background:var(--gold-bright);color:var(--black);border-color:var(--gold-bright);}

  @media (min-width:861px){
    .hero::before{background:linear-gradient(100deg,
      rgba(255,253,244,.94) 0%,rgba(255,246,216,.86) 34%,
      rgba(255,241,168,.46) 52%,rgba(255,253,244,.12) 72%,rgba(255,253,244,.02) 100%);}
    .hero-inner{background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(255,253,244,.82),rgba(255,246,216,.62));
      border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.34);
      box-shadow:0 28px 70px -44px rgba(42,16,56,.42),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.55);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px);backdrop-filter:blur(2px);}
  }
  @media (max-width:860px){
    .hero-inner{background:rgba(255,253,244,.93);border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.34);
      box-shadow:0 24px 60px -30px rgba(42,16,56,.4);}
    .main-nav{background:rgba(255,253,244,.98);border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.30);
      box-shadow:0 22px 48px -18px rgba(42,16,56,.3);}
    .main-nav a{color:var(--text-dark);}
    .main-nav a:hover,.main-nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--purple);}
  }
  @media (max-width:680px){
    .hero::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(255,253,244,.80) 0%,rgba(255,246,216,.88) 40%,rgba(255,253,244,.96) 100%);}
    .hero-inner{background:rgba(255,253,244,.94);border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.36);}
  }

  /* Buttons — bright gold primary; purple outline on light */
  .btn-primary,.btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#F0E23A,#C9A44D);color:#050505;
    border:1px solid rgba(113,50,154,.25);box-shadow:0 10px 26px -12px rgba(42,16,56,.4);}
  .btn-primary:hover,.btn-gold:hover{background:var(--purple);color:var(--text-light);
    border-color:var(--purple);box-shadow:0 16px 34px -12px rgba(113,50,154,.5);}
  .btn-outline{background:rgba(255,253,244,.65);color:var(--purple);border-color:rgba(113,50,154,.55);}
  .btn-outline:hover{background:var(--gold-bright);color:var(--black);border-color:var(--gold-bright);}

  /* Page heroes — bright ivory/gold radial, deep plum heading */
  .page-hero{background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%,rgba(240,226,58,.30),transparent 34%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%,rgba(113,50,154,.14),transparent 36%),
      linear-gradient(135deg,#FFFDF4,#FFF6D8);
    color:var(--text-dark);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.26);}
  .page-hero h1{color:var(--plum-deep);}
  .page-hero h1 .em{color:var(--purple);}
  .page-hero p.sub{color:var(--text-dark);}
  .page-hero .eyebrow{color:var(--purple);}
  .page-hero .eyebrow .line{background:var(--gold);}
  .page-hero::after{background:linear-gradient(to right,transparent,var(--gold-bright),transparent);}

  /* Cards — bright with gold→violet accents + gold hover glow */
  .book-card::before,.start-card::before,.value-card::before{
    background:linear-gradient(to right,var(--gold-bright),var(--violet));}
  .book-card .b-divider,.start-card .b-divider,.value-card .vc-rule{
    background:linear-gradient(to right,var(--gold-bright),var(--violet));}
  .start-card:hover,.book-card:hover,.value-card:hover{
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(42,16,56,.4),0 0 0 1px rgba(240,226,58,.45);}
  .start-num{color:var(--purple);}

  /* Credibility bar */
  .cred-roles{color:var(--purple);}
  .cred-roles .sep{background:var(--gold-bright);}
  .cred-feat{color:var(--purple);}
  .cred-feat b{color:var(--plum-deep);}
  .cred-feat::before{background:var(--gold);}

  /* Speaking — BRIGHT cream with purple/gold topic cards */
  .speak{background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 86% 14%,rgba(240,226,58,.20),transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 6% 88%,rgba(139,76,194,.12),transparent 42%),
      linear-gradient(135deg,#FFF6D8 0%,#FFFDF4 72%);
    color:var(--text-dark);}
  .speak .eyebrow{color:var(--purple);}
  .speak .eyebrow .line{background:var(--gold);}
  .speak h2{color:var(--plum-deep);}
  .speak p{color:var(--text-dark);}
  .speak .topics-label{color:var(--purple);}
  .speak .fit-line{color:var(--text-dark);}
  .speak .fit-line b{color:var(--purple);}
  .speak::before,.speak::after{border-color:rgba(201,164,77,.32);}
  .topic-card{background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.42);
    box-shadow:0 12px 30px -22px rgba(42,16,56,.4);}
  .topic-card:hover{background:#FFFDF4;border-color:rgba(113,50,154,.5);
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px -24px rgba(42,16,56,.45);transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .topic-card .t-num{color:var(--purple);}
  .topic-card h4{color:var(--text-dark);}

  /* Reader Reflection — bright ivory/soft-gold, purple accent, deep plum heading */
  .reader-review{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#FFFDF4,#FFF6D8);
    border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.45);box-shadow:0 22px 54px -32px rgba(42,16,56,.35);}
  .reader-review::before{background:linear-gradient(to right,var(--gold-bright),var(--violet));}
  .reader-review .rr-eyebrow{color:var(--purple);}
  .reader-review .rr-eyebrow .line{background:var(--gold);}
  .reader-review .rr-quote{color:var(--plum-deep);}
  .reader-review .rr-attr{color:var(--purple);}
  .reader-review .rr-label{color:var(--ink);opacity:.85;}

  /* Editorial + media on light */
  .edit-points .ep{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--purple);background:rgba(255,253,244,.6);}
  .edit-points .ep::before{background:var(--violet);}
  .edit-brandline{color:var(--purple);}
  .editorial-title{color:var(--plum-deep);}
  .media-card{background:#FFFDF4;}
  .media-mark{color:var(--purple);}
  .media-mark span{color:var(--gold);}

  /* Forms — bright, gold focus + purple glow */
  input,select,textarea{background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid rgba(113,50,154,.28);color:var(--text-dark);}
  input:focus,textarea:focus,select:focus{border-color:var(--gold-bright);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(113,50,154,.18);}
  .form-note{color:var(--purple);}
  .contact-form{background:#FFFDF4;}

  /* Footer stays dark (anchors the brand) */
  .site-footer{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#2A1038 0%,#150823 55%,#050505 100%);color:#F3ECDA;}
  .site-footer .f-domain{color:var(--gold-bright);}
  .f-nav a{color:var(--gold);}
  .f-nav a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright);}
  .f-rule{background:linear-gradient(to right,transparent,rgba(240,226,58,.5),transparent);}

  /* Structural rules retained from the consolidated layers */
  .book-card,.start-card,.value-card,.reader-review{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .book-card::before,.start-card::before,.value-card::before,.reader-review::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
    background:linear-gradient(to right,var(--gold-bright),var(--violet));}
  .edit-brandline{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-style:italic;
    color:var(--purple);font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.5;margin:-6px auto 24px;max-width:560px;}

  /* =================================================================
     VIBRANCY LAYER — more confident purple + gold, branded background
     shapes, livelier cards (kept bright, premium, and readable)
     ================================================================= */

  /* Hero badge + brighter hero eyebrow rule */
  .hero-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-bottom:16px;
    font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--purple);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(240,226,58,.38),rgba(139,76,194,.20));
    border:1px solid rgba(113,50,154,.34);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 16px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px -12px rgba(113,50,154,.45);}
  .hero-badge .spark{color:var(--gold);font-size:13px;line-height:1;}

  /* Eyebrows site-wide a touch more vivid */
  .eyebrow{color:var(--purple);}
  .eyebrow .line{background:var(--gold-bright);height:2px;}

  /* Section background energy — soft gold + violet glow shapes */
  #start,#books-preview,.signup{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  #start::before,.signup::before,#books-preview::before{content:"";position:absolute;
    width:340px;height:340px;border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(240,226,58,.30),transparent 70%);}
  #start::after,.signup::after,#books-preview::after{content:"";position:absolute;
    width:300px;height:300px;border-radius:46%;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(139,76,194,.18),transparent 72%);}
  #start::before{top:-120px;left:-90px;}
  #start::after{bottom:-130px;right:-80px;}
  #books-preview::before{top:-110px;right:-70px;}
  #books-preview::after{bottom:-130px;left:-90px;}
  .signup::before{top:-120px;left:-70px;}
  .signup::after{bottom:-120px;right:-70px;}
  #start .wrap,#books-preview .wrap,.signup .wrap,.signup .inner{position:relative;z-index:1;}

  /* Start Here — vibrant number badges + brighter hover + thicker strip */
  .start-card .start-num{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:14px;font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
    font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold-bright);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple),var(--violet));
    box-shadow:0 10px 22px -10px rgba(113,50,154,.6);margin-bottom:6px;}
  .start-card::before{height:4px;}
  .start-card:hover{box-shadow:0 32px 64px -28px rgba(113,50,154,.42),0 0 0 1px rgba(240,226,58,.55);}

  /* Books — vibrant Best-For pill, cover frame, purple+gold hover glow */
  .book-best .bl{color:var(--purple);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(240,226,58,.42),rgba(139,76,194,.16));
    border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.42);border-radius:999px;padding:3px 12px;display:inline-block;}
  .cover-img{box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(201,164,77,.45),0 14px 30px -18px rgba(42,16,56,.4);border-radius:10px;}
  .book-card:hover{box-shadow:0 32px 64px -28px rgba(113,50,154,.40),0 0 0 1px rgba(240,226,58,.5);}

  /* Speaking — gold numbers, gold accent bar, brighter hover, glow shapes */
  .speak .topic-card{border-left:4px solid var(--gold-bright);}
  .speak .topic-card .t-num{color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;}
  .speak .topic-card:hover{border-left-color:var(--purple);transform:translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow:0 22px 44px -22px rgba(113,50,154,.4);}
  .speak::before{background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(240,226,58,.26),transparent 70%);
    border:none;width:320px;height:320px;}
  .speak::after{background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(139,76,194,.20),transparent 72%);
    border:none;width:300px;height:300px;border-radius:46%;}

  /* Signup — bright conversion callout card on a gold wash */
  .signup .inner{background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(255,255,255,.58),rgba(255,246,216,.42));
    border:1px solid rgba(113,50,154,.22);border-radius:24px;
    padding:clamp(34px,5vw,54px);box-shadow:0 26px 60px -36px rgba(113,50,154,.35);}

  /* Page heroes — larger gold glow + more visible violet */
  .page-hero{background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 18% -8%,rgba(240,226,58,.40),transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 92% 8%,rgba(139,76,194,.22),transparent 42%),
      linear-gradient(135deg,#FFFDF4,#FFF6D8);}

  /* Footer — gold links, soft-violet hover */
  .f-nav a:hover{color:#C79BE6;}

  /* Mobile — keep decorative shapes from crowding content */
  @media (max-width:680px){
    #start::before,#start::after,#books-preview::before,#books-preview::after,
    .signup::before,.signup::after{width:200px;height:200px;}
  }

  /* =================================================================
     FINAL COLOR-IMPACT — bold branded CTA band, livelier signup,
     stronger active nav, subtle premium card corner accents
     ================================================================= */

  /* Bold branded CTA band (bright gold/cream with purple + gold glows) */
  .cta-band{position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(113,50,154,.18);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,50,154,.18);
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%,rgba(240,226,58,.46),transparent 42%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 88% 82%,rgba(139,76,194,.22),transparent 46%),
      linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-soft) 0%,var(--cream) 58%,var(--ivory) 100%);}
  .cta-band::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:420px;height:420px;border-radius:46%;
    top:-160px;right:-120px;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(113,50,154,.16),transparent 70%);}
  .cta-band::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:380px;height:380px;border-radius:50%;
    bottom:-170px;left:-130px;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(240,226,58,.30),transparent 70%);}
  .cta-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;}
  .cta-band .eyebrow{justify-content:center;}
  .cta-band .title{color:var(--plum-deep);margin-bottom:16px;}
  .cta-band p{color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:400;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto 28px;
    font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.7;}
  .cta-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;justify-content:center;}

  /* Signup — larger glows, purple accent border, gold→violet top strip */
  .signup::before{width:420px;height:420px;}
  .signup::after{width:380px;height:380px;}
  .signup .inner{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-color:rgba(113,50,154,.30);}
  .signup .inner::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;
    background:linear-gradient(to right,var(--gold-bright),var(--violet));}

  /* Stronger active navigation — persistent bright-gold underline */
  .main-nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--purple);}
  .main-nav a[aria-current="page"]::after{width:100%;height:2px;background:var(--gold-bright);}
  .main-nav a:hover::after{height:2px;}

  /* Subtle premium card corner accents (small gold→violet diamond) */
  .start-card::after,.book-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:13px;height:13px;
    border-radius:4px;transform:rotate(45deg);pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--violet));opacity:.85;
    box-shadow:0 2px 6px -2px rgba(113,50,154,.5);}
  .start-card::after{top:16px;right:16px;}
  .book-card::after{bottom:18px;right:18px;}

  /* Mobile — keep CTA-band glows from crowding */
  @media (max-width:680px){
    .cta-band::before,.cta-band::after,.signup::before,.signup::after{width:230px;height:230px;}
  }

  /* =================================================================
     INNER-PAGE COLOR ENERGY — richer card accents, stronger hover,
     branded contact section (bright, premium, consistent with home)
     ================================================================= */

  /* Card top accent strips — 3-stop gold→gold→violet, slightly bolder */
  .book-card::before,.start-card::before,.value-card::before,.reader-review::before{
    height:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold),var(--violet));}

  /* Stronger hover glow using gold + violet across card types */
  .start-card:hover,.book-card:hover,.value-card:hover{
    box-shadow:0 24px 60px -32px rgba(113,50,154,.34),0 12px 30px -22px rgba(240,226,58,.45);}
  .value-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease;}
  .value-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);}

  /* Inner page heroes — a touch more violet glow */
  .page-hero{background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 18% -8%,rgba(240,226,58,.42),transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 92% 8%,rgba(139,76,194,.26),transparent 42%),
      linear-gradient(135deg,#FFFDF4,#FFF6D8);}

  /* Contact — welcoming bright section with decorative glow + form accent */
  #contact{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  #contact::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:360px;height:360px;border-radius:50%;
    top:-130px;right:-90px;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(240,226,58,.30),transparent 70%);}
  #contact::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:320px;height:320px;border-radius:46%;
    bottom:-140px;left:-100px;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(139,76,194,.18),transparent 72%);}
  #contact .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .contact-form{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .contact-form::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold),var(--violet));}

  @media (max-width:680px){
    #contact::before,#contact::after{width:220px;height:220px;}
  }

  /* =================================================================
     EDITED BOOKS PAGE + SOCIAL LINKS + CROSS-LINKS
     ================================================================= */

  /* Edited Books intro */
  .eb-intro{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;}
  .eb-intro p{color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:300;line-height:1.8;font-size:1.05rem;}
  .eb-note{margin-top:16px;color:var(--purple);font-weight:500;font-size:.95rem;}

  /* Edited Books grid + cards */
  .edited-books-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px;}
  .edited-book-card{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow:hidden;
    background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.40);border-radius:18px;
    box-shadow:0 18px 44px -30px rgba(42,16,56,.40);transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease;}
  .edited-book-card::before{content:"";display:block;height:4px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold),var(--violet));}
  .edited-book-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow:0 28px 60px -30px rgba(113,50,154,.36),0 12px 30px -22px rgba(240,226,58,.42);}
  .book-cover-frame{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;aspect-ratio:3/4;
    margin:22px 22px 0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--ivory),var(--cream));border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.30);}
  .book-cover-frame img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;}
  .book-cover-frame.placeholder{background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%,rgba(240,226,58,.40),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 80%,rgba(139,76,194,.30),transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(160deg,var(--gold-soft),var(--cream));}
  .book-cover-frame .ph-mark{font-size:2.2rem;color:var(--purple);opacity:.85;}
  .book-card-content{display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1;padding:18px 24px 26px;}
  .eb-title{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.5rem;
    color:var(--plum-deep);margin:6px 0 4px;line-height:1.2;}
  .edited-book-card .author{color:var(--purple);font-weight:500;font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:8px;}
  .eb-pos{color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:300;line-height:1.65;font-size:.96rem;margin-bottom:18px;flex:1;}
  .edited-book-card .btn{align-self:flex-start;margin-top:auto;}

  /* See-also cross links */
  .edit-seealso,.speak-seealso{margin-top:18px;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--text-dark);line-height:1.6;}
  .edit-seealso a,.speak-seealso a{color:var(--purple);font-weight:600;}
  .edit-seealso a:hover,.speak-seealso a:hover{color:var(--violet);}
  .speak-seealso{max-width:540px;}

  /* Footer social */
  .f-social{margin-top:8px;text-align:center;}
  .f-social-label{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold-bright);margin-bottom:8px;}
  .f-social-links{display:flex;gap:18px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .f-social-links a{color:var(--gold);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;
    border-bottom:1px solid transparent;padding-bottom:2px;transition:color .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;}
  .f-social-links a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright);border-bottom-color:var(--violet);}

  /* Contact — Connect Online */
  .connect-online{margin-top:30px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.30);}
  .connect-online p{color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:300;line-height:1.7;margin:12px 0 14px;}
  .social-links{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .social-links a{color:var(--purple);font-weight:600;border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold-bright);
    padding-bottom:2px;transition:color .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;}
  .social-links a:hover{color:var(--violet);border-bottom-color:var(--violet);}

  /* Nav fit for 6 items on mid-width desktops */
  .main-nav a{white-space:nowrap;}
  @media (min-width:861px) and (max-width:1080px){ .main-nav{gap:18px;} }

  /* Edited Books responsive */
  @media (max-width:900px){ .edited-books-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:600px){ .edited-books-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* Edited book subtitle */
  .eb-sub{color:var(--purple);font-style:italic;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.4;margin:0 0 8px;}

  /* =================================================================
     EDITED-BOOKS NOTE + THANK-YOU PAGE + form honeypot helper
     ================================================================= */

  .hidden{display:none !important;}

  /* Curated-selection note (premium callout, not a disclaimer) */
  .edited-note{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto 34px;padding:18px 22px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,253,244,.96),rgba(255,241,168,.42));
    border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.38);border-left:5px solid var(--violet);
    border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 18px 42px -30px rgba(113,50,154,.32);
    color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:600;line-height:1.55;}
  .edited-note .accent{color:var(--purple);font-weight:700;margin-right:6px;}
  .edited-note strong{color:var(--purple);}

  /* Thank-you page card */
  .thankyou-card{max-width:680px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg,#fff,rgba(255,246,216,.5));
    border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.40);border-radius:24px;
    padding:clamp(36px,5vw,56px);box-shadow:0 26px 60px -36px rgba(113,50,154,.34);}
  .thankyou-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:5px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold),var(--violet));}
  .thankyou-card .ty-mark{display:inline-block;font-size:2rem;color:var(--purple);margin-bottom:6px;}
  .thankyou-card h2{color:var(--plum-deep);margin-bottom:12px;}
  .thankyou-card p{color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:300;line-height:1.7;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto 24px;}
  .ty-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}

  /* =================================================================
     DARK HEADER — matches the footer (dark plum→black); gold logo,
     cream nav, gold hover/active. Appended last to take precedence.
     ================================================================= */
  .site-header{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#2A1038 0%,#1B0A28 100%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:none;backdrop-filter:none;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.30);}
  .site-header.scrolled{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#260E33 0%,#150823 100%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:none;backdrop-filter:none;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.34);
    box-shadow:0 14px 34px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.6);}
  .logo-link img,.site-header.scrolled .logo-link img{filter:none;}
  .main-nav a,.site-header.scrolled .main-nav a{color:var(--cream);text-shadow:none;}
  .main-nav a::after{background:var(--gold-bright);}
  .main-nav a:hover,.main-nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--gold-bright);}
  .main-nav a[aria-current="page"]::after{width:100%;height:2px;background:var(--gold-bright);}
  .nav-toggle{color:var(--gold-bright);}
  @media (max-width:860px){
    .main-nav{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#2A1038,#150823);
      border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.30);box-shadow:0 22px 48px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.55);}
    .main-nav a{color:var(--cream);}
    .main-nav a:hover,.main-nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--gold-bright);}
  }

  /* =================================================================
     "I AM" ENCOUNTER — page sections + home/about/speaking features
     ================================================================= */
  .prose-block{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;}
  .prose-block .eyebrow{justify-content:center;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .prose-block p{color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:300;line-height:1.85;font-size:1.06rem;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .prose-block p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}

  .focus-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:6px;}
  @media (max-width:880px){.focus-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:520px;margin:6px auto 0;}}

  .iam-statement{text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .iam-statement .eyebrow{justify-content:center;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .statement-lg{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
    font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.1rem);line-height:1.42;color:var(--plum-deep);font-weight:600;}

  .signature-block{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;}
  .signature-block .eyebrow{justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .signature-block .title{color:var(--plum-deep);margin-bottom:14px;}
  .signature-block p{color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:300;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:24px;}

  .iam-home{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .iam-home::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:300px;height:300px;border-radius:50%;
    top:-110px;left:-80px;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(240,226,58,.28),transparent 70%);}
  .iam-home::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:280px;height:280px;border-radius:46%;
    bottom:-120px;right:-80px;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(139,76,194,.18),transparent 72%);}
  .iam-home .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .iam-home-inner{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;}
  .iam-home-inner .eyebrow{justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .iam-home-inner .title{color:var(--plum-deep);margin-bottom:14px;}
  .iam-home-inner p{color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:300;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;}
  .iam-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:26px;}
  .iam-pills span{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--purple);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(240,226,58,.34),rgba(139,76,194,.14));
    border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.40);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 16px;}
  @media (max-width:680px){.iam-home::before,.iam-home::after{width:190px;height:190px;}}

  /* Nav fit for 7 items on mid-width desktops */
  @media (min-width:861px) and (max-width:1280px){
    .main-nav{gap:13px;} .main-nav a{font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.06em;}
  }

  /* =================================================================
     "I AM" ENCOUNTER — event detail card + updates form
     ================================================================= */
  .event-card{position:relative;max-width:780px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg,#fff,rgba(255,246,216,.55));
    border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.42);border-radius:24px;
    padding:clamp(30px,4vw,46px);box-shadow:0 26px 60px -36px rgba(113,50,154,.34);}
  .event-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:6px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold),var(--violet));}
  .event-badge{display:inline-block;font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.06em;
    color:var(--black);background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold));
    border:1px solid rgba(113,50,154,.25);border-radius:999px;padding:8px 20px;margin-bottom:16px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px -12px rgba(201,164,77,.6);}
  .event-title{color:var(--plum-deep);margin-bottom:20px;}
  .event-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:22px;}
  .event-meta .em-item{flex:1 1 180px;max-width:230px;background:rgba(255,253,244,.7);
    border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.34);border-radius:14px;padding:14px 16px;}
  .em-label{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--purple);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:5px;}
  .em-val{display:block;color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:600;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.3;}
  .event-copy{color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:300;line-height:1.8;max-width:600px;margin:0 auto 24px;}

  /* Updates form (inside .signup callout card) */
  .updates-form{margin-top:8px;text-align:left;}
  .uf-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px 18px;margin-bottom:20px;}
  .uf-grid .fg-full{grid-column:1 / -1;}
  .updates-form .fg label .opt{color:var(--purple);font-weight:400;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;font-size:.8em;}
  .updates-form .btn{display:block;width:100%;}
  .form-fine{margin-top:14px;text-align:center;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--purple);font-weight:500;}
  @media (max-width:560px){ .uf-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* =================================================================
     GALLERY CAROUSEL — "A Legacy of Encounters" (I AM page)
     ================================================================= */
  .sec-sub{max-width:600px;margin:10px auto 0;color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:300;line-height:1.7;text-align:center;}
  .carousel{position:relative;max-width:880px;margin:30px auto 0;outline:none;}
  .carousel-viewport{overflow:hidden;border-radius:22px;border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.42);
    box-shadow:0 30px 70px -40px rgba(113,50,154,.42);background:#fff;}
  .carousel-track{display:flex;transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);}
  .slide{min-width:100%;}
  .slide-img{height:clamp(300px,52vw,520px);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;
    background:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 0%, #FFF6D8 0%, #FFFDF4 55%, #F3E7C4 100%);}
  .slide-img img{max-width:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:contain;border-radius:10px;
    box-shadow:0 16px 36px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.45);}
  .slide figcaption{padding:14px 16px;text-align:center;color:var(--plum-deep);font-weight:600;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,rgba(255,246,216,.6));border-top:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.3);}
  .carousel-btn{position:absolute;top:clamp(150px,26vw,260px);transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.5);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold));color:var(--plum-deep);
    font-size:18px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 12px 28px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.5);transition:transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;z-index:2;}
  .carousel-btn:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 32px -12px rgba(113,50,154,.5);}
  .carousel-btn.prev{left:-12px;} .carousel-btn.next{right:-12px;}
  .carousel-dots{display:flex;gap:9px;justify-content:center;margin-top:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .carousel-dots button{width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--gold);
    background:transparent;cursor:pointer;padding:0;transition:transform .2s, background .2s;}
  .carousel-dots button.active{background:var(--violet);border-color:var(--violet);transform:scale(1.18);}
  @media (max-width:620px){
    .carousel-btn{width:40px;height:40px;font-size:16px;}
    .carousel-btn.prev{left:4px;} .carousel-btn.next{right:4px;}
  }

  /* =================================================================
     I AM PAGE — video, candid photo carousel, ordination band, brand grid
     ================================================================= */
  .video-frame{max-width:880px;margin:30px auto 0;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.42);box-shadow:0 30px 70px -40px rgba(113,50,154,.42);background:#000;}
  .video-frame video{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;}

  /* photo-carousel variant: images fill the frame (cover, no caption) */
  .carousel.photos .slide-img{padding:0;background:#0c0612;}
  .carousel.photos .slide-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;}

  /* Ordained Minister credibility band */
  .ordain-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.92fr 1.08fr;gap:34px;align-items:center;max-width:980px;margin:0 auto;}
  .ordain-media img{width:100%;border-radius:18px;border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.4);
    box-shadow:0 24px 54px -30px rgba(113,50,154,.4);}
  .ordain-text .eyebrow{margin-bottom:14px;}
  .ordain-text .title{color:var(--plum-deep);margin-bottom:14px;}
  .ordain-text p{color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:300;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .ordain-points{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:9px;}
  .ordain-points li{position:relative;padding-left:24px;color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:500;line-height:1.5;}
  .ordain-points li::before{content:"\2726";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--purple);}
  @media (max-width:780px){
    .ordain-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px;}
    .ordain-media{max-width:440px;margin:0 auto;}
    .ordain-text{text-align:center;} .ordain-text .eyebrow{justify-content:center;}
    .ordain-points{justify-items:center;} .ordain-points li{display:inline-block;text-align:left;}
  }

  /* Brand "Words That Speak Life" grid */
  .brand-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;max-width:900px;margin:30px auto 0;}
  .brand-card{border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.4);
    box-shadow:0 24px 54px -32px rgba(113,50,154,.36);background:#fff;}
  .brand-card img{display:block;width:100%;height:300px;object-fit:contain;padding:14px;
    background:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 0%,#FFF6D8,#FFFDF4 60%,#F3E7C4);}
  .brand-card figcaption{padding:14px 16px;text-align:center;color:var(--plum-deep);font-weight:600;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(201,164,77,.3);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,rgba(255,246,216,.5));}
  @media (max-width:680px){.brand-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:460px;}}


  /* =================================================================
     GLOBAL TYPOGRAPHY POLISH — names, mobile heros, readability, buttons
     ================================================================= */
  .keep-together{white-space:nowrap;}
  .keep-name{white-space:nowrap;}
  .page-hero h1 .keep-name{display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;}

  /* slightly heavier, more readable body text */
  p,.lead{font-weight:400;}
  .page-hero p.sub,.sec-sub,.event-copy{font-weight:400;}
  .about-content p,.eb-intro p,.prose-block p,.signature-block p,.iam-home-inner p,
  .speak p,.value-card p,.book-card p,.start-card p,.signup p,.connect-online p,
  .media-card p,.editorial-block p,.end-cta p,.thankyou-card p,.gate-modal p,
  .ordain-text p,.contact-copy .lead{font-weight:400;}
  .hero p.sub,.cta-band p{font-weight:500;}

  @media (max-width:680px){
    /* eyebrows easier to read */
    .page-hero .eyebrow{letter-spacing:.18em;font-size:10.5px;line-height:1.7;}
    .page-hero .eyebrow .line{width:28px;}
    /* consistent hero titles */
    .page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.15rem,10vw,3rem);line-height:1.08;max-width:370px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
    /* edited-books: keep "Design House" + full name on their own lines */
    .edited-books-page .page-hero .eyebrow{flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;}
    .edited-books-page .page-hero h1 .keep-name{display:block;}
    /* editorial services hero: let the long phrase wrap instead of overflowing */
    .edited-books-page .page-hero h1 .keep-together{white-space:normal;}
    /* long prose reads better left-aligned on mobile */
    .about-content p,.eb-intro p,.prose-block p,.speak p,.contact-copy p,.contact-copy .lead{text-align:left;}
  }
  @media (max-width:390px){
    .page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,9.2vw,2.55rem);}
  }
  @media (max-width:520px){
    .btn{width:100%;letter-spacing:.045em;padding-left:22px;padding-right:22px;}
  }

  /* =================================================================
     FORM CONSENT + PRIVACY PAGE
     ================================================================= */
  .form-consent{margin-top:14px;font-size:0.82rem;line-height:1.5;color:rgba(29,23,18,0.78);}
  .site-footer .form-consent,.dark .form-consent{color:rgba(255,253,244,0.78);}
  .legal{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;text-align:left;}
  .legal h2{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--plum-deep);
    margin:30px 0 8px;font-weight:600;}
  .legal p{margin-bottom:14px;color:var(--text-dark);}
  .legal p a{color:var(--purple);text-decoration:underline;font-weight:500;}

  /* ============================================================
     EDITORIAL SERVICES — homepage feature + edited-books rebuild
     ============================================================ */

  /* Make multi-button CTA groups stack full-width on small screens */
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .cta-actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;}
    .cta-actions .btn{width:100%;}
  }

  /* Start Here — 4-card layout */
  .start-grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
  @media (max-width:1080px){ .start-grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;} }
  @media (max-width:560px){ .start-grid-4{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:460px;} }

  /* Homepage editorial feature cards (violet/gold) */
  .ed-feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;}
  .ed-feature{position:relative;background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.4);
    border-radius:18px;padding:34px 26px 30px;text-align:center;overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 22px 44px -34px rgba(58,42,33,.5);transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease;}
  .ed-feature::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet),var(--gold));}
  .ed-feature:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(113,50,154,.45);}
  .ed-feature-ico{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:58px;height:58px;
    border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--violet),var(--plum));color:var(--gold-soft);
    font-size:24px;margin-bottom:16px;box-shadow:0 8px 20px -8px rgba(113,50,154,.6);}
  .ed-feature h3{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.45rem;color:var(--plum-deep);margin-bottom:8px;}
  .ed-feature p{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);}
  @media (max-width:780px){ .ed-feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:440px;margin:0 auto;} }

  /* For Authors intro */
  .ed-intro{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;}
  .ed-intro .eyebrow{justify-content:center;}
  .ed-intro .title{color:var(--plum-deep);}
  .ed-intro-copy{font-size:1.06rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);margin:18px auto 0;max-width:680px;}
  .ed-highlight{margin:28px auto 0;max-width:640px;padding:18px 26px;border-radius:14px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(139,76,194,.1),rgba(201,164,77,.16));
    border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.5);border-left:4px solid var(--gold);
    font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--plum);line-height:1.5;}

  /* Services grid (gold number badges) */
  .svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;}
  .svc-card{position:relative;background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.4);
    border-radius:18px;padding:30px 26px 28px;overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 22px 44px -34px rgba(58,42,33,.5);transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease;}
  .svc-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--violet));}
  .svc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(113,50,154,.42);}
  .svc-num{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:13px;
    background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-soft));color:var(--plum-deep);
    font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:16px;
    box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.4),0 8px 18px -8px rgba(201,164,77,.7);}
  .svc-card h3{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--plum-deep);margin-bottom:8px;line-height:1.2;}
  .svc-card p{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);}
  @media (max-width:900px){ .svc-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:600px){ .svc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:440px;margin:0 auto;} }

  /* Who It Helps checklist */
  .who-list{list-style:none;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:0;
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px 24px;}
  .who-list li{position:relative;background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.35);
    border-radius:12px;padding:15px 18px 15px 48px;font-weight:400;color:var(--plum-deep);font-size:1rem;
    box-shadow:0 14px 30px -26px rgba(58,42,33,.5);}
  .who-list li::before{content:"\2713";position:absolute;left:15px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--violet),var(--plum));
    color:var(--gold-soft);font-size:13px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;}
  .who-copy{max-width:640px;margin:32px auto 0;text-align:center;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);}
  @media (max-width:640px){ .who-list{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:440px;} }

  /* Process timeline */
  .process-timeline{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative;
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:18px;}
  .process-timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:27px;left:10%;right:10%;height:2px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--violet));opacity:.55;z-index:0;}
  .process-step{position:relative;z-index:1;text-align:center;padding:0 6px;}
  .ps-num{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;
    background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--plum),var(--plum-deep));color:var(--gold-soft);
    font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:16px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 22px -10px rgba(113,50,154,.7),inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(201,164,77,.5);}
  .process-step h4{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--plum-deep);margin-bottom:6px;}
  .process-step p{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);}
  @media (max-width:820px){
    .process-timeline{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px;max-width:480px;margin:0 auto;}
    .process-timeline::before{display:none;}
    .process-step{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;text-align:left;
      background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.35);border-radius:14px;padding:16px 18px;
      box-shadow:0 14px 30px -26px rgba(58,42,33,.5);}
    .ps-num{flex:none;width:44px;height:44px;font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:0;}
  }

  /* Editorial inquiry form */
  .ed-form-wrap{max-width:760px;margin:46px auto 0;}
  .ed-form{background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.4);border-radius:20px;
    padding:34px 32px 30px;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -36px rgba(58,42,33,.5);}
  .ed-form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px 20px;margin-bottom:8px;}
  .ed-form .fg-full{grid-column:1 / -1;}
  .ed-form .fg label{display:block;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--plum);margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:500;}
  .ed-form .opt{color:var(--gold);font-weight:400;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;}
  .ed-form textarea{min-height:120px;resize:vertical;}
  .ed-form .btn{margin-top:18px;}
  @media (max-width:600px){ .ed-form{padding:26px 20px 24px;} .ed-form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* Contact — editorial inquiry note */
  .editorial-note{margin-top:18px;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:12px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(139,76,194,.08),rgba(201,164,77,.14));
    border:1px solid rgba(194,155,73,.45);border-left:4px solid var(--gold);
    font-size:.95rem;color:var(--plum-deep);font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;}
  .editorial-note .accent{color:var(--purple);font-weight:700;margin-right:6px;}

  /* Start Here buttons: full-width so longer labels (e.g. Explore Editorial Services) never clip */
  .start-card .btn{align-self:stretch;text-align:center;white-space:normal;line-height:1.25;}

  /* Violet CTA — editorial-services action color (distinct from gold primary) */
  .btn-violet{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--plum));color:var(--ivory);border-color:transparent;}
  .btn-violet:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--plum),var(--plum-deep));color:var(--ivory);
    transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 32px -16px rgba(113,50,154,.7);}