/* RoarStories — site.css
   Palette carried over from the Aug 2026 prototype (reference/RoarStories_Website_Prototype_Aug2026-5.html).
   NOTE: docs/ARCHITECTURE.md §3.1 flags an unresolved discrepancy between this
   palette and the simpler 4-color brand swatch — adjust the tokens below once
   that's settled; nothing else in this file needs to change to pick it up. */

:root{
  --paper:#f4f3ee; --ink:#18332b; --green:#0e5a42; --emerald:#16875d;
  --mint:#a7d8c3; --lime:#d8e85d; --rose:#b36a7d; --plum:#6d4055;
  --grey:#65716c; --white:#fff; --sand:#e6e2d8;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);font-family:'Inter',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.55}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
.wrap{width:min(1280px,calc(100% - 40px));margin:auto}
img{max-width:100%}

/* ---------- Header / nav ---------- */
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:20;background:rgba(244,243,238,.94);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);border-bottom:1px solid #d9ddd8}
.nav{height:72px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
.brand{font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.18em;font-size:14px}
.brand img{ height: 75px;}
.navlinks{display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:center;font-size:13px;font-weight:700}
.navlinks a{position:relative;}
.navlinks a:not(.cta)::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-2px;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--emerald);transition:width .25s ease}
.navlinks a:not(.cta):hover::after,.navlinks a.active::after{width:100%}
.navlinks a.active{color:var(--emerald)}
.cta{background:var(--lime);padding:11px 16px;border-radius:999px;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease}
.cta:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(216,232,93,.45)}
.navtoggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:0;padding:6px;cursor:pointer}
.navtoggle span{width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);display:block;transition:.25s}

/* ---------- Animated blob backgrounds (used behind hero + inner-page heroes) ---------- */
.bg-blobs{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;z-index:0;pointer-events:none}
.bg-blobs .blob{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(70px);will-change:transform}
.bg-blobs .blob-a{width:420px;height:420px;top:-120px;right:-100px;animation:blobFloat1 18s ease-in-out infinite}
.bg-blobs .blob-b{width:340px;height:340px;bottom:-140px;left:-80px;animation:blobFloat2 22s ease-in-out infinite}
.bg-blobs .blob-c{width:260px;height:260px;top:40%;left:55%;animation:blobFloat3 26s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes blobFloat1{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(-50px,60px) scale(1.12)}}
@keyframes blobFloat2{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(60px,-40px) scale(1.08)}}
@keyframes blobFloat3{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(-40px,-50px) scale(.9)}}
.blob-lime{background:rgba(216,232,93,.35)}
.blob-mint{background:rgba(167,216,195,.4)}
.blob-emerald{background:rgba(22,135,93,.4)}
.blob-rose{background:rgba(179,106,125,.35)}
.blob-plum{background:rgba(109,64,85,.4)}
.blob-paper{background:rgba(244,243,238,.55)}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
h1,h2,h3{line-height:1.05;margin:0}
.hero{min-height:88vh;background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);display:grid;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;position:relative; padding: 6rem 0;}
.hero>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.eyebrow{font-size:11px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--emerald)}
.hero .eyebrow{color:var(--mint)}
.hero-logo{ width: 30%; float: right;}
h1{font-size:clamp(44px,7vw,82px);max-width:900px;letter-spacing:-.045em}
.hero p{max-width:650px;font-size:19px;color:#dce5e1;margin:26px 0}
.buttons{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.button{position:relative;display:inline-block;padding:14px 20px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:900;font-size:13px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,background .2s ease}
.button::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-60%;width:50%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.55),transparent);transform:skewX(-20deg);transition:left .5s ease}
.button:hover::before{left:120%}
.primary{background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink)}
.primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(216,232,93,.35);letter-spacing:.02em}
.ghost{border:1px solid #8ea59c;color:#fff}
.ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);transform:translateY(-2px);border-color:#fff}

.blob-parallax{transition:transform .3s ease-out}
.blob-parallax.blob-a{animation:none}
.blob-parallax.blob-b{animation:none}
.blob-parallax.blob-c{animation:none}

.scroll-cue{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:28px;transform:translateX(-50%);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:rgba(220,229,225,.7);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;z-index:1;transition:color .25s ease}
.scroll-cue:hover{color:var(--lime)}
.scroll-dot-track{width:22px;height:36px;border:2px solid rgba(220,229,225,.5);border-radius:999px;position:relative;transition:border-color .25s ease}
.scroll-cue:hover .scroll-dot-track{border-color:var(--lime)}
.scroll-dot{position:absolute;top:6px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:5px;height:8px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--lime);animation:scrollDot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes scrollDot{0%{opacity:1;top:6px}70%{opacity:0;top:22px}100%{opacity:0;top:6px}}

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section{padding:100px 0}
.section h2{font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,58px);letter-spacing:-.035em;margin:14px 0 20px}
.lede{font-size:18px;color:var(--grey);max-width:760px}

/* ---------- Chapters (flip cards) ---------- */
.chapters{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:50px}
.chapter-flip{background:transparent;perspective:1400px;min-height:360px}
.chapter-flip-inner{position:relative;width:100%;height:100%;min-height:360px;transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.4,.15,.2,1);transform-style:preserve-3d}
.chapter-flip:hover .chapter-flip-inner,.chapter-flip:focus-within .chapter-flip-inner{transform:rotateY(180deg)}
.chapter-face{position:absolute;inset:0;backface-visibility:hidden;-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;border-radius:20px;padding:28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow:hidden}
.chapter-face-front{background:#fff;border:1px solid #d8ddd9;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(24,51,43,.05);transition:box-shadow .3s ease}
.chapter-flip:hover .chapter-face-front{box-shadow:0 22px 50px rgba(24,51,43,.12)}
.chapter-face-front .num{font-size:12px;font-weight:900;color:var(--emerald)}
.chapter-icon{width:44px;height:44px;margin:14px 0 0;transition:transform .4s ease}
.chapter-flip:hover .chapter-icon{transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.12)}
.chapter-face-front h3{font-size:25px;margin:20px 0 auto}
.chapter-face-back{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);transform:rotateY(180deg);justify-content:center;gap:14px}
.chapter-face-back p{color:#cddbd5;font-size:14px;margin:0}
.chapter-face-back .chapter-back-label{font-size:11px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--lime)}
.chapter-face-back .chapter-explore{margin-top:6px;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;color:var(--lime);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;transition:gap .2s ease}
.chapter-face-back .chapter-explore:hover{gap:10px}
.chapter-flip:nth-child(1) .chapter-face-front{border-top:6px solid var(--lime)}
.chapter-flip:nth-child(2) .chapter-face-front{border-top:6px solid var(--rose)}
.chapter-flip:nth-child(3) .chapter-face-front{border-top:6px solid var(--emerald)}
.chapter-flip:nth-child(4) .chapter-face-front{border-top:6px solid var(--plum)}
.chapter-flip:nth-child(1) .chapter-face-back{border-top:6px solid var(--lime)}
.chapter-flip:nth-child(2) .chapter-face-back{border-top:6px solid var(--rose)}
.chapter-flip:nth-child(3) .chapter-face-back{border-top:6px solid var(--emerald)}
.chapter-flip:nth-child(4) .chapter-face-back{border-top:6px solid var(--plum)}

/* ---------- Brainology ---------- */
.brain{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#e8f3ee}
.brain>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.brain-grid,.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.brain-card{position:relative;background:var(--green);color:#fff;padding:42px;border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;transition:box-shadow .3s ease}
.brain-card:hover{box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(14,90,66,.3)}
.brain-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(216,232,93,.35),transparent 70%);top:-60px;right:-60px;animation:ambientFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes ambientFloat{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)}50%{transform:translate(-20px,25px)}}
.brain-card>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
.brain-card h3{font-size:30px}
.brain-card p{color:#dce8e3}
.question{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);padding:18px;border-radius:14px;margin:18px 0}
.choice{display:flex;gap:10px}
.choice button{border:0;border-radius:999px;padding:11px 15px;font-weight:800;cursor:pointer;background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink);transition:transform .2s ease}
.choice button:last-child{background:var(--rose);color:#fff}
.choice button:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.reveal{display:none;margin-top:14px;padding:14px;border-left:4px solid var(--lime);background:rgba(255,255,255,.1)}

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.services{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:44px}
.service{position:relative;padding:30px;border-radius:20px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d8ddd9;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,color .25s ease}
.service::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--emerald),var(--green));transform:translateX(-102%);transition:transform .4s ease;z-index:-1}
.service:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(24,51,43,.18);border-color:var(--emerald);color:#fff}
.service:hover::before{transform:translateX(0)}
.service:hover .eyebrow{color:var(--lime)}
.service:hover p{color:#dce8e3}
.service h3{font-size:25px;margin:12px 0}
.service p{color:var(--grey);transition:color .25s ease}

/* ---------- Programs teaser / cards ---------- */
.programs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:44px}
.program-card{padding:0;border-radius:20px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d8ddd9;display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease}
.program-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 22px 50px rgba(24,51,43,.15)}
.program-card .program-media{overflow:hidden;border-radius:0}
.program-card .program-hero-img{width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;display:block;margin:0;border-radius:0;transition:transform .5s ease}
.program-card:hover .program-hero-img{transform:scale(1.08)}
.program-card .program-body{padding:24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1}
.program-card h3{font-size:23px;margin:0 0 10px}
.program-card p{color:var(--grey);flex-grow:1}
.program-card .button{align-self:flex-start;margin-top:14px}
.program-hero-img{width:100%;height:220px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:20px;background:var(--sand)}

/* Programs listing page — editorial alternating rows (deliberately distinct
   from the compact grid teaser used on the homepage) */
.programs-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:36px;margin-top:44px}
.program-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:44px;align-items:center;padding:30px;border-radius:26px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d8ddd9;transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease}
.program-row:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(24,51,43,.13)}
.program-row:nth-child(even){direction:rtl}
.program-row:nth-child(even) .program-row-content,.program-row:nth-child(even) .program-row-media{direction:ltr}
.program-row-media{border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden}
.program-row-img{width:100%;height:260px;object-fit:cover;display:block;filter:grayscale(80%) brightness(.96);transition:filter .6s ease,transform .6s ease}
.program-row:hover .program-row-img{filter:grayscale(0%) brightness(1);transform:scale(1.05)}
.program-row-content{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding-right:10px}
.program-row-ordinal{position:absolute;top:-34px;right:-6px;font-size:130px;font-weight:900;color:rgba(24,51,43,.06);line-height:1;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
.program-row-content>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
.program-row-content h3{font-size:28px;margin:6px 0 14px}
.program-row-content p{color:var(--grey);margin-bottom:20px}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .program-row,.program-row:nth-child(even){grid-template-columns:1fr;direction:ltr}
  .program-row-ordinal{font-size:90px}
}

/* ---------- Client logos ---------- */
/* A calm white band between the Programs grid and the ROAR section — the
   restraint is deliberate: logos are borrowed brands, so the motion here is
   quieter than the rest of the page (a settle-in on scroll, then colour
   returning on hover) rather than another sweep or flip. */
.clients{background:#fff;border-top:1px solid #e4e7e3;border-bottom:1px solid #e4e7e3;padding:84px 0}
.clients-head{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.clients-head h2{font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,44px);margin:12px 0 0}
.clients-head .lede{max-width:420px;margin:0;padding-bottom:6px}

.client-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:46px}
.client-logo{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;height:140px;margin:0;padding:28px 24px;border:1px solid #e2e6e2;border-radius:18px;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1),box-shadow .4s ease,border-color .4s ease}
.client-logo img{max-height:62px;width:auto;object-fit:contain;filter:grayscale(100%);opacity:.58;transition:filter .45s ease,opacity .45s ease,transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1)}
.client-logo:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 22px 45px rgba(24,51,43,.12);border-color:var(--mint)}
.client-logo:hover img{filter:grayscale(0);opacity:1;transform:translateY(-9px) scale(1.05)}
/* lime rule that grows out from the centre on hover */
.client-logo::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:0;width:0;height:3px;background:var(--lime);transform:translateX(-50%);transition:width .4s ease}
.client-logo:hover::after{width:62%}
.client-name{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:16px;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--grey);opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .35s ease,transform .35s ease}
.client-logo:hover .client-name{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
@media(max-width:900px){.client-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.clients-head .lede{max-width:none}}
@media(max-width:600px){.client-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px}.client-logo{height:118px;padding:22px 18px}.client-logo img{max-height:48px}}

/* ---------- ROAR ---------- */
.roar{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--green);color:#fff}
.roar>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.roar .eyebrow{color:var(--lime)}
.roar .lede{color:#cddbd5}
.roargrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:45px}
.r{position:relative;padding:28px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .3s ease,background .3s ease,border-color .3s ease,color .3s ease}
.r-badge{position:relative;width:66px;height:66px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:8px}
.r-badge::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;border:2px dashed rgba(216,232,93,.45);animation:spinSlow 16s linear infinite;transition:border-color .3s ease}
@keyframes spinSlow{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.r b{display:block;font-size:34px;color:var(--lime);transition:transform .3s ease,color .3s ease;position:relative;z-index:1}
.r:hover b{transform:scale(1.15) rotate(-4deg)}
.r:nth-child(even) b{color:#e2a4b4}
.r::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:120px;height:120px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(216,232,93,.25),transparent 70%);top:-40px;right:-40px;opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s ease}
.r:hover{transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);background:var(--lime);border-color:var(--lime);color:var(--ink)}
.r:hover::after{opacity:1}
.r:hover .r-badge::before{border-color:rgba(24,51,43,.35);animation-duration:4s}
.r:hover b{color:var(--ink)}
.r:hover p{color:rgba(24,51,43,.75)}

/* ---------- Stories ---------- */
.stories{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:45px;perspective:1000px}
.story{position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:260px;border-radius:20px;padding:24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--green),#25483d);transition:box-shadow .3s ease,transform .15s ease-out;transform-style:preserve-3d;will-change:transform}
.story:hover{box-shadow:0 24px 55px rgba(24,51,43,.35)}
.story:nth-child(2){background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--plum),#8d5b6d)}
.story:nth-child(3){background:linear-gradient(150deg,#1a7657,var(--green))}
.story:nth-child(4){background:linear-gradient(150deg,#3c5149,var(--ink))}
.story small{color:var(--mint);font-weight:900;position:relative;z-index:1}
.story h3{font-size:22px;margin:10px 0;position:relative;z-index:1}
.story p{position:relative;z-index:1}
.story::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-60%;width:40%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.28),transparent);transform:skewX(-20deg);transition:left .7s ease;pointer-events:none;z-index:1}
.story:hover::before{left:130%}
.story::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:24px;right:24px;bottom:20px;height:3px;background:var(--lime);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .35s ease}
.story:nth-child(2)::after{background:#e2a4b4}
.story:nth-child(4)::after{background:var(--mint)}
.story:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.story-cta{position:relative;z-index:1;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;color:var(--lime);opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);transition:opacity .3s ease,transform .3s ease;margin-top:10px}
.story:hover .story-cta{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.story:nth-child(2) .story-cta{color:#e2a4b4}
.story:nth-child(4) .story-cta{color:var(--mint)}

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.aboutquote{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,50px);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.035em}
.about p{color:var(--grey);font-size:17px}

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--lime)}
.contact>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.contact h2{max-width:950px}
.contact-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:54px;align-items:start;margin-top:20px}
.contact-points{margin-top:34px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px}
.contact-point{padding-left:18px;border-left:3px solid var(--ink);transition:border-color .25s ease,transform .25s ease}
.contact-point:hover{transform:translateX(4px);border-color:var(--emerald)}
.contact-point b{display:block;font-size:15px}
.contact-point span{font-size:14px;color:#4d552b}

.contact-card{position:relative;background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);border-radius:26px;padding:34px;box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(24,51,43,.14);transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease}
.contact-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 32px 70px rgba(24,51,43,.2)}
.form-float{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:26px}
.field-float{position:relative}
.field-float input,.field-float textarea{width:100%;border:0;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(24,51,43,.25);background:transparent;padding:12px 2px 10px;font:inherit;transition:border-color .25s ease}
.field-float input:focus,.field-float textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--ink)}
.field-float label{position:absolute;left:2px;top:12px;font-size:15px;color:rgba(24,51,43,.55);transition:top .2s ease,font-size .2s ease,color .2s ease;pointer-events:none}
.field-float input:focus + label,.field-float input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.field-float textarea:focus + label,.field-float textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label{top:-14px;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink)}
.field-float textarea{min-height:100px;resize:vertical}
.form-float .button{align-self:flex-start}
.form-msg{margin-top:6px;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:14px;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;opacity:0;max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:opacity .3s ease,transform .3s ease,max-height .3s ease,margin-top .3s ease;transform:translateY(6px)}
.form-msg.is-visible{opacity:1;max-height:120px;margin-top:16px;transform:translateY(0)}
.form-success{background:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.form-error{background:rgba(179,106,125,.15);color:var(--plum)}
.honeypot-field{position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
.tiny{font-size:12px;color:var(--grey)}

footer{padding:40px 0;background:var(--ink);color:#cbd8d3}
.footer{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ---------- Inner pages (Roar Method / About / Programs / Contact) ---------- */
.page-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:140px 0 60px;background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper)}
.page-hero>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(38px,6vw,64px);letter-spacing:-.04em;max-width:800px}
.page-hero p{max-width:700px;font-size:18px;color:#dce5e1;margin-top:20px}
/* Roar Method page — vertical connected timeline (deliberately different from
   the home page's ROAR grid, so the two don't feel like the same layout) */
.roar-timeline{position:relative;margin-top:60px}
.roar-timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:6px;bottom:6px;width:3px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--lime),var(--emerald),var(--rose),var(--lime));background-size:100% 300%;transform:translateX(-50%);animation:flowLine 8s linear infinite;border-radius:3px}
@keyframes flowLine{0%{background-position:0 0}100%{background-position:0 100%}}
.roar-step{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 64px 1fr;gap:0 30px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:50px}
.roar-step:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.roar-step:nth-child(odd) .roar-step-content{grid-column:1;text-align:right}
.roar-step:nth-child(even) .roar-step-content{grid-column:3;text-align:left}
.roar-step-badge{grid-column:2;width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ink);color:var(--lime);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:26px;font-weight:900;position:relative;z-index:1;transition:transform .3s ease,background .3s ease,color .3s ease;box-shadow:0 0 0 6px var(--paper)}
.roar-step:hover .roar-step-badge{transform:scale(1.18);background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink)}
.roar-step-content{position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d8ddd9;border-radius:18px;padding:28px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease}
.roar-step:nth-child(odd) .roar-step-content{transition-delay:0s}
.roar-step:hover .roar-step-content{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(24,51,43,.12)}
.roar-step-content h3{font-size:24px;margin-bottom:8px}
.roar-step-content p{color:var(--grey);margin:0}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .roar-timeline::before{left:31px}
  .roar-step{grid-template-columns:64px 1fr;gap:0 20px}
  .roar-step-badge{grid-column:1}
  .roar-step-content{grid-column:2!important;text-align:left!important}
}
.program-detail-hero{width:100%;max-height:420px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:24px;margin-bottom:30px;transition:transform .5s ease}
.program-detail-hero-wrap{overflow:hidden;border-radius:24px;margin-bottom:30px}
.program-detail-hero-wrap:hover .program-detail-hero{transform:scale(1.04)}
.breadcrumb-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:var(--emerald);margin-bottom:20px;transition:gap .2s ease}
.breadcrumb-link:hover{gap:10px}

/* ---------- About portrait ---------- */
.about-portrait-wrap{position:relative;display:inline-block}
.about-portrait{width:100%;max-width:340px;border-radius:24px;display:block;animation:portraitFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;transition:transform .4s ease}
.about-portrait-wrap:hover .about-portrait{transform:scale(1.03) rotate(-1deg)}
@keyframes portraitFloat{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-10px)}}

/* ---------- About page image gallery ---------- */
.about-gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:40px}
.about-gallery-item{position:relative;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3;box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(24,51,43,.08);transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease}
.about-gallery-item:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(24,51,43,.15)}
.about-gallery-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .6s ease}
.about-gallery-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.1)}
.about-gallery-caption{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:14px;background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(24,51,43,.88),transparent);color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;transform:translateY(100%);transition:transform .3s ease}
.about-gallery-item:hover .about-gallery-caption{transform:translateY(0)}
@media(max-width:700px){.about-gallery{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- About Mel page ---------- */
.about-hero{ padding:0px !important}
.about-wrap{ padding: 6rem 0 6rem 0;}
.about-hero-quote{font-size:2rem !important; line-height: 150%;}
.about-hero .about-hero-role{font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;color:var(--mint);margin-top:22px}
.about-intro-heading{font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,42px);letter-spacing:-.035em;margin:14px 0 22px;max-width:620px}
.about-intro .split{align-items:start}

/* Pull statement — the one belief the rest of the bio hangs off */
.about-pull{position:relative;margin:28px 0 6px;padding:20px 24px;border-left:5px solid var(--lime);background:#fff;border-radius:0 18px 18px 0;font-size:clamp(19px,2.2vw,25px);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.25;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(24,51,43,.06)}

.about-traits{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;padding:0;margin:26px 0 0}
.about-traits li{font-size:12px;font-weight:800;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:999px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d8ddd9;color:var(--ink);transition:transform .2s ease,background .2s ease,border-color .2s ease}
.about-traits li:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);background:var(--mint);border-color:var(--mint)}

/* Portrait badge — the "25+ years" chip riding the corner of the portrait */
.about-portrait-badge{position:absolute;right:-10px;bottom:-10px;width:104px;height:104px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;line-height:1;box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(24,51,43,.18);animation:portraitFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;animation-delay:.6s}
.about-portrait-badge b{font-size:29px;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.about-portrait-badge span{font-size:10px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:5px}

/* Bio body — running copy beside the origin-of-the-name card */
.about-story{padding-top:0}
.about-story-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:54px;align-items:start}
.about-story-body p{margin:0 0 20px}
.about-story-body p:first-child{font-size:19px;color:var(--ink)}
.about-namecard{position:sticky;top:100px;background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);border-radius:26px;padding:34px;overflow:hidden;transition:box-shadow .3s ease}
.about-namecard:hover{box-shadow:0 24px 55px rgba(24,51,43,.28)}
.about-namecard::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(216,232,93,.3),transparent 70%);top:-70px;right:-60px;animation:ambientFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite}
.about-namecard>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
.about-namecard .eyebrow{color:var(--lime)}
.about-namecard h3{font-size:26px;margin:12px 0 14px}
.about-namecard p{color:#cddbd5;font-size:16px;margin:0}
@media(max-width:900px){.about-story-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}.about-namecard{position:static}}

/* Philosophy band */
.philosophy{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--green);color:#fff;text-align:center}
.philosophy>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:900px}
.philosophy .eyebrow{color:var(--lime)}
.philosophy-quote{position:relative;margin:26px auto 0;max-width:820px;font-size:clamp(24px,3.2vw,40px);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.18}
.philosophy-quote::before{content:"\201C";position:absolute;top:-52px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);font-size:120px;line-height:1;color:rgba(216,232,93,.28);pointer-events:none}
.philosophy-attrib{margin-top:24px;font-size:12px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mint)}

/* Areas of expertise */
.expertise-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:44px}
.expertise-card{position:relative;padding:26px;border-radius:20px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d8ddd9;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,color .25s ease}
.expertise-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--emerald),var(--green));transform:translateY(102%);transition:transform .4s ease;z-index:-1}
.expertise-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(24,51,43,.16);border-color:var(--emerald);color:#fff}
.expertise-card:hover::before{transform:translateY(0)}
.expertise-num{font-size:12px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--emerald);transition:color .25s ease}
.expertise-card:hover .expertise-num{color:var(--lime)}
.expertise-card h3{font-size:20px;margin-top:12px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
@media(max-width:900px){.expertise-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:600px){.expertise-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Closing call to action */
.about-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:56px;padding:38px 40px;border-radius:26px;background:var(--mint);color:var(--ink)}
.about-cta h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,38px);margin:0}
.about-cta .lede{color:#2c4c41;margin:12px 0 0}
@media(max-width:700px){.about-cta{padding:30px 26px}}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .chapters,.stories,.roargrid,.programs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .services{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .brain-grid,.split,.contact-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .navtoggle{display:flex}
  .navlinks{position:fixed;inset:72px 0 auto 0;background:var(--paper);flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:20px;gap:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9ddd8;transform:translateY(-120%);transition:transform .25s ease;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
  .navlinks.is-open{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .chapters,.stories,.roargrid,.programs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .section{padding:72px 0}
  h1{font-size:48px}
  .hero{min-height:80vh}
}

/* Respect reduced-motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.001ms!important}
}