:root {
    /* Vertical Herizon brand palette */
    --spark: #cff250;
    --singularity: #ceb3f2;
    --sunset: #f25050;
    --connection: #b6ecf2;
    --blue-sea: #3841f2;
    --dark: #1b1b20;
    --light: #edede8;

    /* theme-aware chrome tokens (flip in dark mode) */
    --bg: var(--light);
    --text: var(--dark);
    --surface: #ffffff;
    --cream: var(--bg);
    --ink: var(--text);
    --sage: var(--blue-sea);
    --sage-light: var(--connection);
    --terracotta: var(--sunset);
    --line: rgba(27, 27, 32, 0.14);
    --muted: rgba(27, 27, 32, 0.62);
  }
  :root[data-theme="dark"] {
    --bg: #101014;
    --text: #f1f0eb;
    --surface: #1c1c22;
    --cream: var(--bg);
    --ink: var(--text);
    --line: rgba(241, 240, 235, 0.14);
    --muted: rgba(241, 240, 235, 0.66);
  }
  * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  html.gate-locked body { overflow: hidden; }
  html.gate-locked body > *:not(#pw-gate-overlay) { visibility: hidden; }

  #pw-gate-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--dark);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  #pw-gate-overlay .hero-art.pw-gate-visual {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    margin: 0;
  }
  #pw-gate-overlay .hero-art.pw-gate-visual .corner-label,
  #pw-gate-overlay .hero-art.pw-gate-visual .bottom-bar {
    z-index: 1;
  }

  #pw-gate-overlay .pw-gate-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 380px;
    padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem 2.25rem;
    background: rgba(27, 27, 32, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.16);
    border-radius: 18px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    text-align: center;
  }
  #pw-gate-overlay .pw-gate-label {
    font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--light);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
  #pw-gate-overlay .pw-gate-sublabel {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.65);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  #pw-gate-overlay .pw-gate-input-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
  }
  #pw-gate-overlay input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 3.25rem 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    background: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.08);
    color: var(--light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.25);
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  #pw-gate-overlay input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--spark);
  }
  #pw-gate-overlay #pw-gate-toggle {
    position: absolute;
    right: 4px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: auto;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.65);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  #pw-gate-overlay #pw-gate-toggle:hover { color: var(--spark); }
  #pw-gate-overlay button[type="submit"] {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: var(--spark);
    color: var(--dark);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  #pw-gate-overlay button[type="submit"]:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
  #pw-gate-overlay .pw-gate-error {
    color: var(--sunset);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    #pw-gate-overlay .hero-art.pw-gate-visual .corner-label,
    #pw-gate-overlay .hero-art.pw-gate-visual .bottom-bar {
      display: none;
    }
  }
  body {
    font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.5;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
  }
  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

  /* ---------- header ---------- */
  header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 32px 48px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    background: var(--cream);
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .header-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; }
  .logo-group { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
  .logo { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }

  /* ---------- theme toggle ---------- */
  .theme-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    font-family: inherit;
  }
  .theme-toggle-track {
    position: relative;
    width: 52px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 6px;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .theme-toggle-track svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; opacity: 0.55; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .theme-toggle-thumb {
    position: absolute;
    top: 3px;
    left: 3px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--dark);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1), background 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  html[data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle-thumb {
    transform: translateX(24px);
    background: var(--spark);
  }

  /* ---------- icon button (LinkedIn) ---------- */
  .icon-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--dark);
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .icon-btn svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
  .icon-btn:hover { background: var(--blue-sea); transform: translateY(-2px); }

  /* ---------- company logo ticker ---------- */
  .company-ticker {
    background: var(--dark);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    max-width: 480px;
  }
  .company-ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scroll-left 34s linear infinite;
  }
  .company-ticker-track span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.7);
    padding: 0 20px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .company-ticker-track span::after {
    content: "";
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--singularity);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    display: inline-block;
  }

  nav a {
    position: relative;
    margin-left: 32px;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }
  nav a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -4px;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--blue-sea);
    transition: width 0.25s ease;
  }
  nav a:hover { color: var(--blue-sea); }
  nav a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
  nav a.nav-logo-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; }
  .nav-logo { width: 34px; height: 17px; color: currentColor; }

  /* ---------- hero ---------- */
  .hero-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 90px 48px 70px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 60px 24px; }
  }

  .hero-text .eyebrow,
  .exp-text .eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--dark);
    background: var(--spark);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .hero-text h1 {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .hero-text p {
    margin-top: 22px;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 480px;
  }
  .hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 36px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .hero-stats div strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
  }
  .hero-stats div span {
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
  }

  /* ---------- hero geometric art panel ---------- */
  .hero-art {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(27, 27, 32, 0.25);
  }
  .hero-art svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
  .hero-art .layer-a { transition: transform 0.2s ease-out; }
  .hero-art .layer-b { transition: transform 0.25s ease-out; }
  .hero-art .layer-c { transition: transform 0.3s ease-out; }

  .ring-spin {
    transform-origin: 200px 200px;
    animation: spin 26s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

  .pulse-dot { animation: pulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: center; }
  @keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0.6; }
  }

  .corner-label {
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.55);
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  }
  .corner-label.tl { top: 16px; left: 18px; }
  .corner-label.tr { top: 16px; right: 18px; text-align: right; }
  .hero-art .bottom-bar {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    bottom: 14px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.55);
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  }

  /* ---------- marquee ---------- */
  .marquee {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--dark);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 16px 0;
  }
  .marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scroll-left 26s linear infinite;
  }
  .marquee-track span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--light);
    padding: 0 28px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .marquee-track span::after {
    content: "";
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--spark);
    display: inline-block;
  }
  @keyframes scroll-left {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }
  .partners-marquee .marquee-track { animation-duration: 55s; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
  .partners-marquee .marquee-track span::after { background: var(--connection); }
  .clients-marquee .marquee-track { animation-direction: reverse; }
  #partnersTrack { animation-duration: 220s; }
  .ticker-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background: var(--light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .ticker-chip img {
    height: 22px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 92px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
  }
  .ticker-chip .ticker-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--dark);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .partners-title {
    background: var(--dark);
    color: var(--connection);
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 22px 48px 0;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .partners-title { padding: 18px 24px 0; }
  }

  /* ---------- section label ---------- */
  .section-head {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 70px 48px 28px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .section-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue-sea);
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .section-index {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  }

  /* ---------- project cards ---------- */
  .projects {
    padding: 0 48px 110px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 820px) {
    .projects { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 0 24px 80px; }
  }

  .reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
  }
  .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* Scroll progress bar */
  .scroll-progress-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--spark);
    z-index: 300;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
  }

  /* Section rail — immersive scroll navigation */
  .section-rail {
    position: fixed;
    right: 26px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 150;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .section-rail::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 1px;
    background: var(--line);
    z-index: -1;
  }
  .section-rail a {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--line);
    border: 2px solid var(--bg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--line);
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  .section-rail a:hover,
  .section-rail a.is-active {
    background: var(--spark);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--spark);
    transform: scale(1.4);
  }
  .section-rail a .rail-label {
    position: absolute;
    right: 20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  }
  .section-rail a:hover .rail-label { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-2px); }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .section-rail { display: none; }
  }

  /* Staggered reveal for grouped elements */
  .industry-grid > .reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
  .industry-grid > .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
  .industry-grid > .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
  .industry-grid > .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
  .industry-grid > .reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
  .industry-grid > .reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
  .industry-grid > .reveal:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }

  .city-grid > .reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
  .city-grid > .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
  .city-grid > .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
  .city-grid > .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
  .city-grid > .reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
  .city-grid > .reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
  .city-grid > .reveal:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
  .city-grid > .reveal:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
  .city-grid > .reveal:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
  .city-grid > .reveal:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 0.45s; }
  .city-grid > .reveal:nth-child(11) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

  .interest-grid > .reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
  .interest-grid > .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
  .interest-grid > .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
  .interest-grid > .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
  .interest-grid > .reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }

  .career-timeline > .career-node.reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
  .career-timeline > .career-node.reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
  .career-timeline > .career-node.reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
  .career-timeline > .career-node.reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
  .career-timeline > .career-node.reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
  .career-timeline > .career-node.reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
  .career-timeline > .career-node.reveal:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }

  .card {
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--surface);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .card:hover {
    border-color: var(--singularity);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(56, 65, 242, 0.16);
  }

  /* ---------- testimonials ---------- */
  .testimonials-section {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 10px 48px 90px;
  }
  .testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 34px 28px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 36px rgba(27, 27, 32, 0.14);
  }
  .testimonial-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
  }
  .testimonial-card.tc-1::before { background: var(--spark); }
  .testimonial-card.tc-2::before { background: var(--singularity); }
  .testimonial-card.tc-3::before { background: var(--connection); }
  .testimonial-quote-mark {
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 52px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--singularity);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .testimonial-card .quote {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .testimonial-author .name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .testimonial-author .title {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--muted);
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testimonials-section { padding: 4px 24px 60px; }
  }

  .card-art {
    height: 170px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 18px 22px;
  }
  .card-art img {
    max-width: 72%;
    max-height: 64px;
    object-fit: contain;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .card-art .wordmark {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .card-index {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 14px;
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .card-shape {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  .card-body { padding: 26px 26px 28px; }
  .card-body h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .card-body .role {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--blue-sea);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .card-body p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .tags span {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--muted);
  }
  .visit {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ink);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  }
  .visit:hover { color: var(--sunset); border-color: var(--sunset); }

  /* Real brand colors pulled from each site's theme */
  .art-mycl { background: #ef7c67; }         /* MYCL Wellness theme-color */
  .art-mycelium { background: #000000; }     /* Mycelium Life theme-color */
  .art-maxgen { background: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .art-maxgen img { max-height: 50px; max-width: 60%; }
  .art-xyber { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3841f2 0%, #ceb3f2 100%); }
  .art-tranquilo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f25050 0%, #ef7c67 100%); }
  .art-gabriel { background: #000000; }
  .art-gabriel img { max-height: 100px; max-width: 85%; }

  /* ---------- technology experience ---------- */
  .tech-section {
    background: var(--dark);
    padding: 70px 48px 90px;
  }
  .tech-inner { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .tech-section .section-label { color: var(--spark); }
  .tech-section .section-index { color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.5); }
  .tech-section .section-head-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .tech-intro { color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.6); font-size: 15px; max-width: 460px; }

  .badge-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 44px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .section-head-inner .badge-row { margin-bottom: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .badge-showcase {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 36px 48px 0;
  }
  .badge-showcase .badge-row { margin-bottom: 0; flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 6px; }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .badge-showcase { padding: 24px 24px 0; }
  }
  .badge {
    position: relative;
    width: 118px;
    height: 148px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .badge span {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.82);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 8px;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .badge-1 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #34d3ee, #2563eb); }
  .badge-1::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: 20px; left: 20px;
    width: 0; height: 0;
    border-left: 24px solid transparent;
    border-right: 24px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 40px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
  }
  .badge-2 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fbbf24, #ea580c); }
  .badge-2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 18px; right: 18px; bottom: 40px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 0 4px, transparent 4px 12px);
    border-radius: 4px;
  }
  .badge-3 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #22d3ee, #1d4ed8); }
  .badge-3::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 0 2px, transparent 2px 14px);
  }
  .badge-4 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #a855f7, #ec4899); }
  .badge-4::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.22) 0 3px, transparent 3px 16px);
  }
  .badge-5 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #cff250, #16a34a); }
  .badge-5::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
    width: 16px; height: 16px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15), 0 0 0 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }
  .badge-6 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f2a25a, #dc2626); }
  .badge-6::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: 22px; left: 22px; right: 22px; bottom: 42px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    border-radius: 4px;
  }
  .badge-7 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #38bdf8, #4338ca); }
  .badge-7::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: 24px; left: 50%;
    width: 0; height: 0;
    border-left: 20px solid transparent;
    border-right: 20px solid transparent;
    border-top: 34px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(180deg);
  }
  .badge-8 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f472b6, #7c3aed); }
  .badge-8::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 0 3px, transparent 3px 13px);
  }

  .tabs-bar {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.15);
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .tab-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.25);
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.7);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    font-family: inherit;
  }
  .tab-btn .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--tab-color, currentColor); }
  .tab-btn:hover { border-color: var(--spark); color: var(--light); }
  .tab-btn.is-active {
    background: var(--spark);
    border-color: var(--spark);
    color: var(--dark);
  }

  .tab-panels { position: relative; }
  .tab-panel {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.35s ease;
  }
  .tab-panel.is-active { display: block; }
  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  .tab-panel-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 800px) {
    .tab-panel-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }
  .tab-meta h3 { color: var(--light); font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .tab-meta .company {
    color: var(--connection);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .tab-meta .company.company-logos {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .company-logos img {
    height: 22px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 110px;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: var(--light);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    display: block;
  }
  .company-logos .company-sep {
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.4);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .company-logos .company-label-text {
    color: var(--connection);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .tab-meta .years {
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.5);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  }
  .tab-logos-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.4);
    margin-top: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .tab-logos {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
  }
  .tab-logos img {
    display: block;
    height: 20px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
  }
  .tab-logo-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 38px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: var(--light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  }
  .tab-logo-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .tab-logo-chip .ticker-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--dark);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .tab-points { list-style: none; }
  .tab-points li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.82);
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .tab-points li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 7px;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--spark);
  }

  /* ---------- experience header (W2 vs 1099) ---------- */
  .exp-section { padding: 90px 48px 80px; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .exp-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .exp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .exp-section { padding: 60px 24px; }
  }

  .exp-visual { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
  .sunset-photo {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: visible;
    border: 6px solid var(--surface);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 36px rgba(27, 27, 32, 0.28);
    transform: rotate(-2deg);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .sunset-photo::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242,80,80,0.45), rgba(207,242,80,0.25) 55%, transparent 75%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }
  .sunset-photo:hover { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.045); box-shadow: 0 28px 48px rgba(27, 27, 32, 0.34); }
  .sunset-photo:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
  .sunset-photo-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: breathe 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    transform-origin: center;
  }
  .sunset-photo svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
  .sun-parallax, .horizon-parallax, .cloud-parallax { transition: transform 0.2s ease-out; }
  @keyframes breathe {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.045); }
  }

  /* ---------- Vertical Herizon mark + mycelium card ---------- */
  .vh-mark {
    color: var(--ink);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: breathe 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    transform-origin: center;
  }
  .vh-mark svg { height: 380px; width: auto; display: block; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .vh-mark svg { height: 260px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .vh-mark svg { height: 200px; }
  }
  .exp-text p {
    margin-top: 18px;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 520px;
  }
  .exp-text h1 {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 54px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }

  .cta-row { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    font-family: inherit;
  }
  .btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .btn-primary { background: var(--spark); color: var(--dark); border: 1px solid var(--spark); }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--sunset); border-color: var(--sunset); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(242, 80, 80, 0.35); }
  .btn-secondary { background: var(--blue-sea); color: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--blue-sea); }
  .btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--singularity); border-color: var(--singularity); color: var(--dark); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(206, 179, 242, 0.45); }

  .header-cta.cta-row { gap: 8px; }
  .header-cta .btn {
    padding: 9px 16px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    header { flex-wrap: wrap; row-gap: 16px; }
    .header-right { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-end; }
  }

  .w2-toggle {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 4px;
    margin-top: 34px;
  }
  .w2-toggle button {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--muted);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .w2-toggle button.is-active { color: #fff; }
  .toggle-thumb {
    position: absolute;
    top: 4px;
    left: 4px;
    height: calc(100% - 8px);
    width: calc(50% - 4px);
    background: var(--blue-sea);
    border-radius: 999px;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1), background 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .w2-toggle.mode-1099 .toggle-thumb { transform: translateX(100%); background: var(--sunset); }

  .exp-stats { display: flex; gap: 36px; margin-top: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .exp-stats div strong { display: block; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; }
  .exp-stats div span {
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
  }

  .exp-panel { display: none; margin-top: 30px; }
  .exp-panel.is-active { display: block; animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease; }
  .exp-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    max-height: 320px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--line) transparent;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 calc(100% - 28px), transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 calc(100% - 28px), transparent 100%);
  }
  .exp-list::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
  .exp-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--line); border-radius: 3px; }
  .exp-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 118px 1fr auto;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: baseline;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .exp-row .years { font-family: 'Courier New', monospace; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
  .exp-row .info h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; }
  .exp-row .info span { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }
  .exp-row .badge-pill {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--muted);
    white-space: nowrap;
    height: fit-content;
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .exp-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4px; }
    .exp-row .years { order: -1; }
  }

  .exp-art { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; width: 100%; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .exp-art svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; filter: drop-shadow(0 24px 40px rgba(27, 27, 32, 0.28)); }
  .exp-art svg .float-slow { animation: floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: center; }
  @keyframes floaty {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
  }

  .mode-chip {
    position: absolute;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(27, 27, 32, 0.14);
    transition: color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    font-family: inherit;
  }
  .mode-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .mode-chip .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--line); transition: background 0.25s ease; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .mode-chip[data-mode="w2"] { top: 14px; left: 14px; }
  .mode-chip[data-mode="1099"] { bottom: 14px; right: 14px; }
  .mode-chip.is-active {
    color: var(--dark);
    background: var(--spark);
    border-color: var(--spark);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(207, 242, 80, 0.4);
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }
  .mode-chip.is-active .dot { background: var(--dark); animation: pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .mode-chip[data-mode="1099"].is-active {
    background: var(--sunset);
    border-color: var(--sunset);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(242, 80, 80, 0.4);
  }
  .mode-chip[data-mode="1099"].is-active .dot { background: #fff; }

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  footer {
    padding: 22px 48px;
    background: var(--dark);
    color: var(--light);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  footer .top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px 32px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  footer .brand-inline { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
  footer .name-block { line-height: 1.3; }
  footer .name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--light); font-size: 15px; }
  footer .title { color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.6); font-size: 12px; margin-top: 1px; }
  footer .sites { display: flex; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 16px; }
  footer .sites a { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.7); transition: color 0.2s ease; white-space: nowrap; }
  footer .sites a:hover { color: var(--spark); }
  .footer-shop { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
  .footer-icon-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.1);
    color: var(--light);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .footer-icon-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
  .footer-icon-btn:hover { background: var(--spark); color: var(--dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  footer .her-logo {
    display: block;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    color: var(--light);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  footer .footer-tagline {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--light);
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  footer .footer-tagline .accent { color: var(--spark); }
  footer .palette {
    display: flex;
    gap: 5px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  footer .palette span {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
    cursor: default;
  }
  footer .copy {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.45);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.15);
    padding-top: 12px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  footer .deco {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  /* ---------- closing CTA ---------- */
  .cta-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--dark);
    padding: 90px 48px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .cta-section .deco {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .cta-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .cta-section .section-label {
    color: var(--spark);
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .cta-inner h2 {
    color: var(--light);
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .cta-inner .cta-row {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .cta-section { padding: 60px 24px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    footer .top { justify-content: flex-start; }
    footer .footer-tagline { white-space: normal; }
  }

  /* ---------- about page ---------- */
  .about-hero-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 48px;
    padding: 90px 48px 30px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .about-hero { max-width: 620px; }
  .about-hero .eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--dark);
    background: var(--spark);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .about-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 46px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .about-lead {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
  .about-hero .hero-stats { margin-top: 40px; }

  .about-hero-photo {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.6;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(27, 27, 32, 0.3);
  }
  .about-hero-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
  }
  .about-hero-photo .photo-scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 10, 14, 0.88) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 14, 0.35) 42%, rgba(10, 10, 14, 0) 68%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .about-hero-photo .corner-label.tl { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); z-index: 1; }
  .contact-card {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .contact-card a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }
  .contact-card a:hover { color: var(--spark); }
  .contact-card a svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .contact-card .contact-location {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }
  .contact-card .contact-location svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-hero-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 60px 24px 20px; gap: 32px; }
    .about-hero { max-width: 100%; }
    .about-hero-photo { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.2; }
  }

  .interest-section {
    padding: 30px 48px 80px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .interest-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 28px;
  }
  .interest-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 160px;
    height: 190px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .interest-card span {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.82);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 10px 10px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .interest-card small {
    display: block;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: none;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    margin-top: 3px;
  }
  .interest-1 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #34d3ee, #2563eb); }
  .interest-1::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: 22px; left: 22px;
    width: 0; height: 0;
    border-left: 26px solid transparent;
    border-right: 26px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 44px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
  }
  .interest-2 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fbbf24, #ea580c); }
  .interest-2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: 20px; left: 20px; right: 20px; bottom: 50px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 0 4px, transparent 4px 12px);
    border-radius: 4px;
  }
  .interest-3 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #22d3ee, #1d4ed8); }
  .interest-3::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 0 2px, transparent 2px 14px);
  }
  .interest-4 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #a855f7, #ec4899); }
  .interest-4::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.22) 0 3px, transparent 3px 16px);
  }
  .interest-5 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #cff250, #3841f2); }
  .interest-5::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(70deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.28) 0 3px, transparent 3px 14px);
  }
  .interest-6 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f2a25a, #f25050); }
  .interest-6::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 0 0 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }
  .interest-7 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #b6ecf2, #3841f2); }
  .interest-7::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 18px; right: 18px; bottom: 50px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    border-radius: 4px;
  }
  .interest-card.is-link { cursor: pointer; transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease; }
  .interest-card.is-link:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 28px rgba(27, 27, 32, 0.22); }

  /* ---------- career story timeline ---------- */
  .career-story {
    padding: 20px 48px 70px;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .career-intro {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 8px 0 48px;
  }
  .career-timeline { position: relative; }
  .career-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 27px;
    top: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    width: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--line) 0 6px, transparent 6px 12px);
  }
  .career-node {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 44px;
  }
  .career-node:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
  .career-icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(27, 27, 32, 0.18);
  }
  .career-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
  .ci-1 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--blue-sea), var(--connection)); }
  .ci-2 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--singularity), var(--blue-sea)); }
  .ci-3 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--sunset), var(--singularity)); }
  .ci-4 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--connection), var(--blue-sea)); }
  .ci-5 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--spark), var(--blue-sea)); color: var(--dark); }
  .ci-6 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--blue-sea), var(--singularity)); }
  .ci-7 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--spark), var(--sunset)); color: var(--dark); }
  .career-content { padding-top: 6px; }
  .career-years {
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .career-content h3 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .career-content p {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 620px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .career-story { padding: 10px 24px 50px; }
    .career-timeline::before { left: 21px; }
    .career-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
    .career-icon svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
  }

  .origin-section {
    background: var(--dark);
    padding: 70px 48px 90px;
  }
  .origin-inner { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .origin-section .section-label { color: var(--spark); margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .origin-inner p {
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.78);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .origin-inner p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .origin-inner a { color: var(--connection); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

  .book-spotlight {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 4px 48px 44px;
  }
  .book-spotlight-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    background: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 40px 44px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  .book-spotlight-inner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 88% 15%, rgba(207, 242, 80, 0.22), transparent 60%);
    z-index: -1;
  }
  .book-cover-wrap {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 150px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .book-cover-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(207, 242, 80, 0.35), transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(6px);
    animation: pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .book-orbit-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -18px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(207, 242, 80, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 22s linear infinite;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .book-cover-lg {
    display: block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 150px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 46px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  .book-spotlight-inner:hover .book-cover-lg { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-1.5deg); }
  .book-spotlight-info { flex: 1; min-width: 240px; }
  .book-spotlight-info .eyebrow-small {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--spark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .book-spotlight-info h2 {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: var(--light);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .book-spotlight-info .book-subtitle {
    color: var(--connection);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .book-spotlight-info p {
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.75);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    max-width: 560px;
  }
  .book-pillars { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .book-pillar {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.2);
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.8);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .book-pillar svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .book-pillar:hover { border-color: var(--spark); color: var(--spark); transform: translateY(-2px); }

  /* ---------- benefit list (sales copy) ---------- */
  .benefit-list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 26px; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .benefit-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .benefit-list li svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--spark);
    background: rgba(207, 242, 80, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 3px;
    box-sizing: content-box;
  }
  .benefit-list.benefit-dark li { color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.85); }

  .book-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    padding-top: 4px;
  }
  .book-stats div strong { display: block; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--light); }
  .book-stats div span {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.55);
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .book-spotlight-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; padding: 32px 24px; }
    .book-spotlight { padding: 4px 24px 36px; }
  }

  /* ---------- storefront spotlight ---------- */
  .storefront-spotlight { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 4px 48px 60px; }
  .storefront-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 56px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 48px 44px;
  }
  .storefront-visual { flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .storefront-orbit { position: relative; width: 220px; height: 220px; }
  .orbit-ring { position: absolute; border: 1px dashed var(--line); border-radius: 50%; }
  .orbit-ring.ring-a { inset: 0; animation: spin 30s linear infinite; }
  .orbit-ring.ring-b { inset: 26px; animation: spin 40s linear infinite reverse; }
  .storefront-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 84px;
    height: 84px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--spark);
    color: var(--dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(207, 242, 80, 0.12);
  }
  .storefront-badge svg { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .orbit-chip {
    position: absolute;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--muted);
    animation: floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .orbit-chip.chip-1 { top: -8px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); animation-delay: 0s; }
  .orbit-chip.chip-2 { right: -18px; top: 38%; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
  .orbit-chip.chip-3 { bottom: -8px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); animation-delay: 3s; }
  .orbit-chip.chip-4 { left: -18px; top: 38%; animation-delay: 4.5s; }
  .storefront-info { flex: 1; min-width: 240px; }
  .storefront-info .eyebrow-small {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue-sea);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .storefront-info h2 { font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .storefront-info .storefront-subtitle {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 460px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .storefront-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 40px 28px; gap: 36px; }
    .storefront-info .storefront-subtitle { max-width: none; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .storefront-spotlight { padding: 4px 24px 50px; }
  }

  /* ---------- shop section ---------- */
  .shop-section { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 48px 20px; }
  .shop-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .shop-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    background: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 36px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  .shop-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(27, 27, 32, 0.25); }
  .shop-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 88px;
    height: 88px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--spark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--dark);
  }
  .shop-icon svg { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .shop-icon img { width: 48px; height: auto; object-fit: contain; }
  .shop-book-cover {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 88px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  }
  .shop-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
  .shop-info .eyebrow-small {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--spark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .shop-info h3 { color: var(--light); font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .shop-info p {
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.72);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .shop-info .btn { pointer-events: none; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .shop-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .shop-section { padding: 0 24px 16px; }
    .shop-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; padding: 28px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .interest-section { padding: 20px 24px 60px; }
    .origin-section { padding: 50px 24px 60px; }
  }

  /* ---------- industries ---------- */
  .industries-section { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 90px 48px 10px; }
  .industry-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .industry-tile {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 16px 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--surface);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .industry-tile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 26px rgba(27, 27, 32, 0.12);
    border-color: transparent;
  }
  .industry-tile h3 { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0; line-height: 1.25; }
  .industry-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--dark);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  .industry-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .industry-tile:hover .industry-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg); }
  .industry-icon.ind-1 { background: var(--blue-sea); color: #fff; }
  .industry-icon.ind-2 { background: var(--connection); }
  .industry-icon.ind-3 { background: var(--spark); }
  .industry-icon.ind-4 { background: var(--sunset); color: #fff; }
  .industry-icon.ind-5 { background: var(--singularity); }
  .industry-icon.ind-6 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-sea), var(--connection)); color: #fff; }
  .industry-icon.ind-7 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sunset), var(--spark)); color: #fff; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .industry-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; gap: 10px; padding-bottom: 6px; }
    .industry-tile { flex: 0 0 110px; padding: 14px 6px; }
    .industry-tile h3 { font-size: 11px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .industries-section { padding: 60px 24px 10px; }
  }

  /* ---------- campaigns spotlight ---------- */
  .campaigns-section { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 90px 48px 100px; }
  .campaigns-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
  .campaign-spotlight {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    background: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .campaign-visual {
    position: relative;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 30% 45%, rgba(207, 242, 80, 0.18), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, #14142b 0%, #1b1b20 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 280px;
    padding: 40px;
  }
  .signal-waves { width: 100%; max-width: 260px; }
  .signal-ring {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--spark);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    opacity: 0;
    transform-origin: 90px 110px;
    animation: signalPulse 3.2s ease-out infinite;
  }
  .signal-ring.r2 { animation-delay: 1.05s; }
  .signal-ring.r3 { animation-delay: 2.1s; }
  @keyframes signalPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
    100% { transform: scale(3.4); opacity: 0; }
  }
  .campaign-visual-alt {
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 70% 55%, rgba(207, 242, 80, 0.16), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, #1b1b20 0%, #14142b 100%);
  }
  .loyalty-rings { width: 100%; max-width: 260px; }
  .loyalty-ring {
    fill: none;
    stroke: rgba(207, 242, 80, 0.4);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    stroke-dasharray: 6 5;
    transform-origin: 150px 110px;
  }
  .loyalty-ring.lr1 { animation: spin 18s linear infinite; }
  .loyalty-ring.lr2 { animation: spin 26s linear infinite reverse; opacity: 0.7; }
  .loyalty-ring.lr3 { animation: spin 34s linear infinite; opacity: 0.45; }
  .campaign-wordmark {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 32px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.55);
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  }
  .campaign-info { padding: 48px 44px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
  .campaign-info .eyebrow-small {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--spark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .campaign-info h3 { color: var(--light); font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .campaign-info p {
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.72);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 480px;
  }
  .campaign-info .tags { margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .campaign-info .tags span { border-color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.2); color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.65); }

  .campaign-results {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.14);
    padding-top: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .campaign-results-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .campaign-results-label .results-flag {
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: none;
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.4);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .campaign-results .book-stats { margin-bottom: 0; gap: 26px; }
  @media (max-width: 820px) {
    .campaign-spotlight { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .campaign-visual { min-height: 200px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .campaigns-section { padding: 60px 24px 70px; }
    .campaign-info { padding: 32px 28px; }
  }

  /* ---------- experiences: interactive map ---------- */
  .map-section {
    background: var(--dark);
    padding: 70px 48px 60px;
  }
  .map-section .section-label { color: var(--spark); }
  .map-section .section-index { color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.5); }
  .world-map-wrap {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14142b 0%, #1b1b20 100%);
  }
  .world-map { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
  .map-pin { cursor: pointer; }
  .pin-ring {
    fill: none;
    stroke: rgba(207, 242, 80, 0.6);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    opacity: 0;
    transform-origin: center;
    animation: signalPulse 3s ease-out infinite;
  }
  .pin-dot {
    fill: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.55);
    transition: fill 0.25s ease, r 0.25s ease;
  }
  .map-pin:hover .pin-dot,
  .map-pin.is-active .pin-dot { fill: var(--spark); }
  .map-pin.is-active .pin-dot { r: 6.5; }
  .map-pin:hover .pin-ring,
  .map-pin.is-active .pin-ring { stroke: var(--spark); }
  .pin-label {
    fill: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.45);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
    text-anchor: middle;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, fill 0.25s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .map-pin:hover .pin-label,
  .map-pin.is-active .pin-label { opacity: 1; fill: var(--light); }
  .map-landmass path { transition: fill 0.3s ease; }
  .map-scan { animation: mapScan 9s linear infinite; }
  @keyframes mapScan {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(1600px); }
  }

  .city-quick-nav {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    gap: 10px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .quick-chip {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.2);
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.65);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .quick-chip:hover { border-color: var(--spark); color: var(--light); }
  .quick-chip.is-active { background: var(--spark); border-color: var(--spark); color: var(--dark); font-weight: 700; }

  .map-city-panel { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .map-city-panel-inner {
    background: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.12);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px 34px;
  }
  .map-city-panel-inner .eyebrow-small {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--spark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .map-city-panel-inner h3 { color: var(--light); font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .map-city-panel-inner .map-city-region {
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .map-city-panel-inner p { color: rgba(237, 237, 232, 0.75); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; }

  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .map-section { padding: 50px 24px 44px; }
    .map-city-panel-inner { padding: 24px 22px; }
  }

  /* ---------- experiences: city grid ---------- */
  .city-grid-section { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 70px 48px 100px; }
  .city-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 26px;
  }
  .city-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--surface);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  .city-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(27, 27, 32, 0.12); }
  .city-card-head {
    position: relative;
    padding: 24px 22px 20px;
    color: #fff;
  }
  .city-card-head h3 { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .city-card-head .city-region { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; opacity: 0.85; }
  .city-index {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 16px;
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  .city-1 { background: var(--blue-sea); }
  .city-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sunset), var(--singularity)); }
  .city-3 { background: #000000; }
  .city-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--spark), var(--connection)); color: var(--dark); }
  .city-5 { background: var(--sunset); }
  .city-6 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--connection), var(--blue-sea)); }
  .city-7 { background: var(--singularity); color: var(--dark); }
  .city-8 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--spark), var(--singularity)); color: var(--dark); }
  .city-9 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sunset), var(--connection)); }
  .city-10 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-sea), var(--spark)); }
  .city-11 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--singularity), var(--sunset)); }
  .city-4 .city-index, .city-7 .city-index, .city-8 .city-index { opacity: 0.55; }

  .city-vibe {
    padding: 16px 22px 4px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-style: italic;
  }
  .venue-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .venue-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--blue-sea);
  }
  .venue-icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
  .venue-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
  .venue-info .venue-cat {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--spark);
    background: rgba(207, 242, 80, 0.15);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .venue-info h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 3px; }
  .venue-info p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.45; }

  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .city-grid-section { padding: 50px 24px 70px; }
  }