/* ========================================
   CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
   Nicol Interns & Ventures - Premium Dark
   ======================================== */
:root {
  /* Premium Dark Palette */
  --primary-dark: #191919;
  /* Same as --charcoal, --navy — semantic alias for primary backgrounds */
  --charcoal: #191919;
  /* Same as --primary-dark, --navy — semantic alias for elevated surfaces */
  --graphite: #222222;
  --page-white: #FFFFFF;
  --cream: #F9F9F9;

  /* Accent Colors - Surgical Use */
  --carleton-red: #E91C24;
  --carleton-red-dark: #BB1219;
  --carleton-red-glow: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.35);
  --amber: #F0666C;

  /* State Colors */
  --state-gray: #999999;
  --state-amber: #F0666C;
  --state-red: #E91C24;
  --state-burgundy: #55080B;

  /* Aliases */
  --cu-red: #E91C24;
  --gray-400: #999999;
  --gray-600: #666666;

  /* Surface Colors */
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --glass-border-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  --dark-elevated: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

  /* Text on Dark */
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;
  --text-white-secondary: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  --text-white-tertiary: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);

  /* Text on Light */
  --text-dark: #191919;
  --text-dark-secondary: #333333;
  --text-dark-tertiary: #666666;

  /* New Palette - Institutional Navy + Warm Stone */
  --navy: #191919;
  /* Same as --primary-dark, --charcoal — semantic alias for section backgrounds */
  --warm-stone: #F2F2F2;
  --parchment: #F2F2F2;
  --gold-accent: #E91C24;
  --red-bg-subtle: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.04);
  --red-bg-light: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.08);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, "SF Mono", Menlo, Consolas, "Liberation Mono", monospace;

  /* Font Weights */
  --font-light: 300;
  --font-regular: 400;
  --font-medium: 500;
  --font-semibold: 600;
  --font-bold: 700;

  /* Type Scale */
  --text-xs: 0.75rem;
  --text-sm: 0.875rem;
  --text-base: 1rem;
  --text-lg: 1.125rem;
  --text-xl: 1.25rem;
  --text-2xl: 1.5rem;
  --text-3xl: 1.875rem;
  --text-4xl: 2.25rem;
  --text-5xl: 3rem;
  --text-hero: clamp(4.5rem, 12vw, 9rem);
  --text-display: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  --text-section: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.25rem;
  --space-6: 1.5rem;
  --space-8: 2rem;
  --space-10: 2.5rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;
  --space-20: 5rem;
  --space-24: 6rem;
  --space-32: 8rem;
  --space-40: 10rem;
  --space-48: 12rem;

  /* Layout */
  --max-width-standard: 1024px;
  --max-width-wide: 1280px;
  --max-width-full: 1280px;
  --nav-height: 120px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  --shadow-elevated: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-red-glow: 0 0 24px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.3);
  --shadow-button-hover: 0 8px 24px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.35);

  /* Easing */
  --ease-out-quart: cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);

  /* Timing */
  --duration-fast: 150ms;
  --duration-normal: 250ms;
  --duration-slow: 400ms;

  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 0.35em;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Stagger Pattern */
  --stagger-1: 0ms;
  --stagger-2: 75ms;
  --stagger-3: 150ms;
  --stagger-4: 250ms;
  --stagger-5: 400ms;
  --stagger-6: 500ms;
}

/* ========================================
   Data Grain Texture (SVG noise for dark sections)
   ======================================== */
/* Applied via pseudo-elements on dark sections */

/* ========================================
   Reset & Base Styles
   ======================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--font-regular);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  background: var(--page-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--carleton-red-dark);
}

a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--carleton-red);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ========================================
   Typography - System Font Stack (CU Compliance)
   ======================================== */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

h1 {
  font-size: var(--text-display);
}

h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-section);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
}

h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
.section-header h2 {
  text-wrap: balance;
}

p,
.lead {
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
}

strong {
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.mono {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* ========================================
   Utility Classes
   ======================================== */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width-standard);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

.container-wide {
  max-width: var(--max-width-wide);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

.container-full {
  max-width: var(--max-width-full);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.text-primary {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.text-sm {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  border: 0;
}

/* ========================================
   Section Variants - Dark/Light/Cream Rhythm
   ======================================== */
.section-dark {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: var(--text-white);
  position: relative;
}

/* Data grain noise overlay for dark sections */
.section-dark::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.03;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.03),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 256px 256px;
}

.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4 {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-dark p {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

.section-dark strong {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-light {
  background: var(--page-white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.section-cream {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.section-navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--text-white);
  position: relative;
}

.section-navy::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.03;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.03),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 256px 256px;
}

.section-navy h2,
.section-navy h3,
.section-navy h4 {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-navy p {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

.section-navy strong {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-navy .section-header .lead {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

.section-navy .section-eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.section-navy .section-header h2::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-accent), transparent);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.section-navy .section-header.text-center h2::after {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-accent), transparent);
  width: 80px;
}

.section-parchment {
  background: var(--parchment);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.section {
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
  position: relative;
}

#community>.section:first-child,
#faq>.section:first-child {
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
}

#community .section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.section-header .lead {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  max-width: 600px;
}

.section-header.text-center .lead {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-dark .section-header .lead {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

/* The Red Line - Section divider */
.section-dark .section-header h2::after,
.section-navy .section-header h2::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--carleton-red), transparent);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.section-dark .section-header.text-center h2::after {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--carleton-red), transparent);
  width: 80px;
}

.section-light .section-header h2::after,
.section-cream .section-header h2::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.section-light .section-header.text-center h2::after,
.section-cream .section-header.text-center h2::after {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Section Eyebrow */
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.section-dark .section-eyebrow {
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

/* Navy inherits most dark section behaviors */
.section-navy .info-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.section-navy .info-box h4 {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-navy .info-box p {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

.section-navy .domain-areas h5 {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.section-navy .domain-areas li {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

.section-navy .domain-note {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.section-navy .impact-stat-divider {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.section-navy .impact-stat-value {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-navy .impact-stat-label {
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

/* ========================================
   Buttons - Premium with Red Glow
   ======================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0.6em 1.35em;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-quart);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--carleton-red);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Shine sweep on hover */
.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
      transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  color: white;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-button-hover);
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  background: var(--carleton-red-dark);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Secondary button on dark backgrounds */
.section-dark .btn-secondary,
.hero-redesign .btn-secondary {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.section-dark .btn-secondary:hover,
.hero-redesign .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

/* Ghost button on dark backgrounds */
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: var(--text-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.8em 1.75em;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

/* ========================================
   Navigation - Carleton Formal Two-Row
   ======================================== */

/* Header container */
.cu-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--carleton-red);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Transparent Header (for Hero) */
.cu-header.transparent {
  position: fixed;
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border-top: 2px solid transparent;
  /* Match solid header's 2px border */
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.cu-header.transparent .cu-site-title {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

/* Transparent override removed — width-constrained base rule handles both states */

.cu-header.transparent .cu-nav__bottom {
  background: transparent;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.cu-header.transparent .cu-nav__link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.cu-header.transparent .cu-nav__link:hover,
.cu-header.transparent .cu-nav__link.active {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.cu-header.transparent .cu-nav__link::after {
  background: var(--text-white);
}

/* Row 1 — Logo bar */
.cu-nav__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.cu-nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.cu-nav__logo-link {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
  height: 40px;
}

.cu-nav__logo-full {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  height: 35px;
}

.cu-header:not(.transparent) .cu-nav__logo-link {
  border-right-color: #e1e4e7;
}

.cu-site-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.cu-site-title:hover {
  color: var(--carleton-red-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Header buttons */
.cu-nav__buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.cu-button {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 0.35em;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.cu-button--red {
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--carleton-red);
}

.cu-button--red:hover {
  background: var(--carleton-red-dark);
  border-color: var(--carleton-red-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.cu-button--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--text-dark-secondary);
}

.cu-button--outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--carleton-red);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.cu-button--outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.cu-button--outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: white;
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Contact Us button on white/solid header */
.cu-header:not(.transparent) .cu-button--outline-white {
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  border-color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
}

.cu-header:not(.transparent) .cu-button--outline-white:hover {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  border-color: var(--carleton-red);
}

/* Row 2 — Nav bar */
.cu-nav__bottom {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.cu-nav__menu {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.cu-nav__link {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.cu-nav__link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
}

.cu-nav__link:hover {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.cu-nav__link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.cu-nav__link.active {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.cu-nav__link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Mobile CTA buttons (hidden on desktop, shown in mobile nav dropdown) */
.cu-nav__mobile-ctas {
  display: none;
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle — hidden on desktop, flex child of .cu-nav__top on mobile */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1010;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-toggle:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--carleton-red);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  margin: 4px 0;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-quart);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.cu-header.transparent .nav-toggle span {
  background: white;
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(10px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ========================================
   Page Routing
   ======================================== */
.page-section {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo),
    transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.page-section.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ========================================
   Hero Section - World-Class Cinematic Redesign
   ======================================== */
/* ========================================
   Hero Section - Editorial Revamp (High-End)
   ======================================== */
/* ========================================
   Hero Section - Editorial Revamp (High-End)
   ======================================== */
.hero-redesign {
  position: relative;
  height: 100dvh;
  /* Force full viewport height */
  min-height: 600px;
  /* Reduced min-height for better compatibility */
  max-height: 100dvh;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #191919;
  color: white;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding-top: var(--nav-height);
  /* Push content down to clear fixed header */
}

/* --- Refined Background --- */
.hero-cinematic-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-image-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.35;
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  /* Black & white base */
}

.hero-image-layer img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.0);
  animation: heroSweep 20s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroSweep {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1.0) translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2%);
  }
}

/* Simpler, deeper gradient */
/* Enhanced Overlay */
.hero-overlay-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.15) 0%, rgba(25, 25, 25, 0.85) 80%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.1) 0%, rgba(25, 25, 25, 0.4) 50%, rgba(25, 25, 25, 0.95) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-noise-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.04;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  z-index: 2;
}



/* --- Layout --- */
.hero-main-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  /* Center vertically in the container */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  /* Slightly tighter container */
  margin: 0 auto;
  height: 100%;
  /* Take full height of hero */
}

/* --- Typography Stack --- */
.hero-content-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 900px;
}

/* Badge */
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.hero-badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--carleton-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Title */
.hero-title-massive {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  /* Reduced from space-6 */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.line-wrapper {
  display: block;
}

.text-italic {
  font-style: italic;
  color: white;
}

/* Buttons */
/* --- Actions --- */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  /* Reduced from space-10 */
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.btn-glow {
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  color: white;
  padding: 0.6em 1.35em;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 0.35em;
  /* Brand-compliant 0.35em */
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-quart), box-shadow var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-quart), background var(--duration-fast);
  border: 1px solid var(--carleton-red);
  box-shadow: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-glow svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-glow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: var(--carleton-red-dark);
  border-color: var(--carleton-red-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-button-hover);
}

.btn-glass {
  background: transparent;
  color: white;
  padding: 0.6em 1.35em;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 0.35em;
  /* Brand-compliant 0.35em */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-quart), background var(--duration-fast), border-color var(--duration-fast), box-shadow var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-quart);
  backdrop-filter: none;
}

.btn-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

/* --- Integrated Stats Row (Editorial) --- */
.hero-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  /* Subtle divider */
  width: fit-content;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: white;
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}


/* --- Centered Editorial Stack --- */
.hero-content-center {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Badge */
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.hero-badge-marker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: white;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.25);
  /* Stronger Red tinted glass */
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.2);
}

/* Title Exact Match */
.hero-title-editorial {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  /* Scaled down slightly for safety */
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-subtitle-editorial {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.mobile-break {
  display: none;
}

/* --- Stats Footer --- */
.hero-stats-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  /* Push to bottom of flex container if height allows */
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
  width: 100%;
}

.stat-item-minimal {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: white;
}

.stat-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.stat-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* ========================================
   Mobile Responsiveness (Hero)
   ======================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* ── Mobile hamburger — must be in this block to apply ── */
  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    margin-left: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .cu-nav__buttons {
    display: none;
  }

  .cu-header .nav-toggle span {
    background: white;
  }

  .cu-header:not(.transparent) .nav-toggle span {
    background: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  }

  .hero-redesign {
    padding-top: var(--nav-height);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 100dvh;
    height: 100dvh;
  }

  /* Brighten background on mobile */
  .hero-image-layer {
    opacity: 0.45;
  }

  .hero-overlay-gradient {
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.15) 0%, rgba(25, 25, 25, 0.8) 80%),
      linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.1) 0%, rgba(25, 25, 25, 0.3) 40%, rgba(25, 25, 25, 0.95) 100%);
  }

  .hero-main-grid {
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: calc(100dvh - var(--nav-height));
  }

  /* Content — vertically centered as one block */
  .hero-content-center {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  }

  .hero-badge {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  }

  .hero-badge-marker {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.25);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }

  .hero-title-editorial {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 14vw, 4.5rem);
    line-height: 0.93;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .text-italic {
    display: inline;
  }

  .hero-subtitle-editorial {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  }

  .mobile-break {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Buttons — side by side, compact */
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: row;
    width: auto;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: auto;
    flex: none;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn-glow {
    padding: 13px 24px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 0.35em;
    /* Brand compliance */
  }

  .hero-actions .btn-glass {
    padding: 13px 22px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    border-radius: 0.35em;
    /* Brand compliance */
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  }

  .hero-stats-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    /* Allow wrapping */
    gap: 16px 0;
    /* Add vertical gap between rows */
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 24px 16px;
    margin-top: var(--space-8);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.05);
    /* Slight red tint to capsule */
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  }

  .stat-item-minimal {
    flex: 1;
    gap: 4px;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .stat-val {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: white;
  }

  .stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .stat-sep {
    height: 24px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    margin: 0;
  }

  /* Mobile wrap helpers for Hero Stats */
  .stat-item-minimal.full-width-mobile {
    flex: 0 0 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .stat-item-minimal.full-width-mobile .stat-val {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    /* Slightly larger on mobile when centered */
  }

  /* Hide the first separator on mobile when stacked */
  .stat-sep.mobile-hide {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-height: 700px) and (min-width: 769px) {

  /* Short desktop/laptop screens */
  .hero-stats-footer {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-title-editorial {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  }
}

/* Very short mobile screens (landscape) — compact everything */
@media (max-height: 580px) and (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-stats-footer {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-title-editorial {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .hero-subtitle-editorial {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-content-center {
    padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  }
}

.reveal-hero {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: heroEntrance 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

/* Stagger delays */
.delay-1 {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.delay-2 {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.delay-3 {
  animation-delay: 0.35s;
}

.delay-4 {
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.delay-5 {
  animation-delay: 0.65s;
}

.delay-6 {
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.delay-7 {
  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

@keyframes heroEntrance {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Placeholder for removed keyframes to avoid errors if referenced elsewhere */
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}


/* Scroll Progress Bar */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  z-index: 1001;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ========================================
   Scroll Reveal Animations
   ======================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo),
    transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-delay-1 {
  transition-delay: var(--stagger-2);
}

.reveal-delay-2 {
  transition-delay: var(--stagger-3);
}

.reveal-delay-3 {
  transition-delay: var(--stagger-4);
}

.reveal-delay-4 {
  transition-delay: var(--stagger-5);
}

.reveal-delay-5 {
  transition-delay: var(--stagger-6);
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.96);
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo),
    transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.reveal-scale.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-30px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo),
    transform 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.reveal-left.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ========================================
   4 Card Variants
   ======================================== */

/* 1. Glass Card (dark sections) */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-quart),
    transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.glass-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
}

.glass-card h3,
.glass-card h4 {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.glass-card p {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 2. Surface Card (light sections) */
.surface-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.surface-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.surface-card h3,
.surface-card h4 {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.surface-card p {
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 3. Outlined Card (minimal) */
.outlined-card {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-quart),
    transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.outlined-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--carleton-red);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.outlined-card h3,
.outlined-card h4 {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.outlined-card p {
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 5. Editorial Card */
.editorial-card {
  background: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--carleton-red);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.editorial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.editorial-card h3,
.editorial-card h4 {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.editorial-card p {
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.section-dark .editorial-card,
.section-navy .editorial-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.section-dark .editorial-card h3,
.section-dark .editorial-card h4,
.section-navy .editorial-card h3,
.section-navy .editorial-card h4 {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-dark .editorial-card p,
.section-navy .editorial-card p {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

/* 6. Numbered Card */
.numbered-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-6) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  align-items: start;
}

.numbered-card:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.numbered-card-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  line-height: 0.85;
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  opacity: 0.2;
  min-width: 60px;
}

.numbered-card-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.numbered-card-content p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Editorial feature card with thick left border */
.feature-editorial {
  background: white;
  border: none;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--carleton-red);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.feature-editorial:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.feature-editorial h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.feature-editorial p {
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Card icon */
.card-icon-sm {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section-dark .card-icon-sm {
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.1);
}

.section-light .card-icon-sm,
.section-cream .card-icon-sm {
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.08);
}

.card-icon-sm svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: var(--carleton-red);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* General card grid */
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

/* Feature card icon styling */
.feature-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section-dark .feature-card-icon {
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.1);
}

.section-light .feature-card-icon,
.section-cream .feature-card-icon {
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.06);
}

.feature-card-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--carleton-red);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* ========================================
   Interactive Timeline
   ======================================== */
.timeline-interactive {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-track {
  position: relative;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

/* Animated gradient fill */
.timeline-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: var(--timeline-progress, 0%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--state-gray), var(--state-amber), var(--carleton-red), var(--state-burgundy));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

/* Light section track */
.section-light .timeline-track,
.section-cream .timeline-track {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Timeline nodes */
.timeline-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-quart);
  z-index: 2;
}

.section-dark .timeline-node {
  background: var(--graphite);
  border: 3px solid var(--state-gray);
}

.section-light .timeline-node,
.section-cream .timeline-node {
  background: white;
  border: 3px solid var(--state-gray);
}

.timeline-node[data-state="1"] {
  left: 0%;
}

.timeline-node[data-state="2"] {
  left: 33.33%;
}

.timeline-node[data-state="3"] {
  left: 66.66%;
}

.timeline-node[data-state="4"] {
  left: 100%;
}

.timeline-node:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3);
}

/* Active node with pulsing ring */
.timeline-node-active,
.timeline-node.active {
  border-color: var(--carleton-red);
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.2);
  animation: timelinePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes timelinePulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.2);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.05);
  }
}

/* Reached (completed) node states */
.timeline-node.reached {
  background: var(--state-gray);
  border-color: var(--state-gray);
}

/* State-specific node colors when reached */
.timeline-node[data-state="1"].reached {
  border-color: var(--state-gray);
  background: var(--state-gray);
}

.timeline-node[data-state="2"].reached {
  border-color: var(--state-amber);
  background: var(--state-amber);
}

.timeline-node[data-state="3"].reached {
  border-color: var(--carleton-red);
  background: var(--carleton-red);
}

.timeline-node[data-state="4"].reached {
  border-color: var(--state-burgundy);
  background: var(--state-burgundy);
}

/* Timeline cards container */
.timeline-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.timeline-card {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  opacity: 0.4;
  transition: all var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Dark section timeline cards */
.section-dark .timeline-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.section-light .timeline-card,
.section-cream .timeline-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.timeline-card.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.section-dark .timeline-card.active {
  border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.section-light .timeline-card.active,
.section-cream .timeline-card.active {
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

/* State card colors */
.timeline-card.state-1 {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--state-gray);
}

.timeline-card.state-2 {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--state-amber);
}

.timeline-card.state-3 {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--carleton-red);
}

.timeline-card.state-4 {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--state-burgundy);
}

.state-number {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.timeline-card.state-1 .state-number {
  color: var(--state-gray);
}

.timeline-card.state-2 .state-number {
  color: var(--state-amber);
}

.timeline-card.state-3 .state-number {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.timeline-card.state-4 .state-number {
  color: var(--state-burgundy);
}

.timeline-card h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.state-question {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section-dark .state-question {
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.section-light .state-question,
.section-cream .state-question {
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.state-focus {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.section-dark .state-focus {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

.section-light .state-focus,
.section-cream .state-focus {
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
}

.state-focus strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.section-dark .state-focus strong {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-light .state-focus strong,
.section-cream .state-focus strong {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Legacy progression support */
.progression-container {
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.progression-diagram {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  position: relative;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.progression-diagram::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 16px;
  height: 3px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--state-gray), var(--state-amber), var(--carleton-red), var(--state-burgundy));
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.progression-item {
  flex: 1;
  padding-top: var(--space-10);
}

.state-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo),
    transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.state-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.state-card.state-1 {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--state-gray);
}

.state-card.state-2 {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--state-amber);
}

.state-card.state-3 {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--carleton-red);
}

.state-card.state-4 {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--state-burgundy);
}

.state-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: -34px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--carleton-red);
  background: white;
  z-index: 1;
}

.state-card.state-1::before {
  background: var(--state-gray);
  border-color: var(--state-gray);
}

.state-card.state-2::before {
  background: var(--state-amber);
  border-color: var(--state-amber);
}

.state-card.state-3::before {
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  border-color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.state-card.state-4::before {
  background: var(--state-burgundy);
  border-color: var(--state-burgundy);
}

.state-card .state-number {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.state-card.state-1 .state-number {
  color: var(--state-gray);
}

.state-card.state-2 .state-number {
  color: var(--state-amber);
}

.state-card.state-3 .state-number {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.state-card.state-4 .state-number {
  color: var(--state-burgundy);
}

.state-card h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.progression-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  padding-top: var(--space-10);
  position: relative;
  min-width: 80px;
}

.marker-badge {
  display: none;
}

.marker-name {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.08);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.arrow-line {
  display: none;
}

/* ========================================
   FAQ Accordion
   ======================================== */
.faq-group {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-group h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section-dark .faq-group h3 {
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.section-light .faq-group h3,
.section-cream .faq-group h3 {
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.section-dark .faq-item {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  text-align: left;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.section-dark .faq-question {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-light .faq-question,
.section-cream .faq-question {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.faq-toggle {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  transition: transform 150ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.section-dark .faq-toggle {
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

.section-light .faq-toggle,
.section-cream .faq-toggle {
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle,
.faq-item.open .faq-toggle {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 220ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.faq-answer>div {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer,
.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer>div {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.section-dark .faq-answer p {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

.section-light .faq-answer p,
.section-cream .faq-answer p {
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
}

/* ========================================
   Compare Section (What Is / What Is Not)
   ======================================== */
.compare-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 600px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: none;
}

.compare-side {
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.compare-side.positive {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.compare-side.positive h3 {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.compare-side.negative {
  background: var(--cream);
}

.compare-side h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.compare-side ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.compare-side li {
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  padding-left: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.15);
}

.compare-side li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.compare-side li::before {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.compare-side.positive li::before {
  content: '+';
  color: white;
  background: var(--state-burgundy);
}

.compare-side.positive li {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.compare-side.negative li::before {
  content: '-';
  color: white;
  background: var(--state-gray);
}

.compare-side.negative li {
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
}

/* ========================================
   Profile Grid
   ======================================== */
.profile-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.profile-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: background var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.profile-item:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.profile-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  line-height: 1;
}

.profile-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.profile-content p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ========================================
   Requirements List
   ======================================== */
.requirements-list {
  list-style: none;
  counter-reset: requirements;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.requirements-list li {
  counter-increment: requirements;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.requirements-list li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.requirements-list li::before {
  content: counter(requirements);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 40px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.requirement-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.requirement-content p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
}

/* ========================================
   Lessons Grid
   ======================================== */
.lessons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.lesson-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

/* Light section lesson cards */
.section-light .lesson-card,
.section-cream .lesson-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

/* The Red Line on lesson cards */
.lesson-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 10%, var(--carleton-red) 50%, transparent 90%);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.lesson-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.lesson-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.lesson-number {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  line-height: 1;
}

.lesson-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.lesson-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ========================================
   Application Steps
   ======================================== */
.steps-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.step-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: background var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo),
    transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.section-light .step-item,
.section-cream .step-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.section-dark .step-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.step-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.section-light .step-item:hover,
.section-cream .step-item:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.section-dark .step-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  line-height: 1;
  min-width: 50px;
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.section-dark .step-number {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-light .step-number,
.section-cream .step-number {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.step-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.step-content p {
  margin: 0;
}

/* ========================================
   Domain Cards
   ======================================== */
/* Domain 3-column equal grid */
.domain-3col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.domain-card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section-dark .domain-card-icon {
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.1);
}

.domain-card-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke: var(--carleton-red);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.domain-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.domain-areas {
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
}

.domain-areas h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.section-dark .domain-areas h5 {
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

.section-light .domain-areas h5,
.section-cream .domain-areas h5 {
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
}

.domain-areas ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.domain-areas li {
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  position: relative;
}

.section-dark .domain-areas li {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

.section-light .domain-areas li,
.section-cream .domain-areas li {
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
}

.domain-areas li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.domain-note {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-style: italic;
}

.section-dark .domain-note {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

.section-light .domain-note,
.section-cream .domain-note {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
}

/* ========================================
   Mentor Section
   ======================================== */

/* Intro paragraph */
.mentor-intro {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-10);
  text-align: center;
}

.mentor-intro p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.mentor-intro strong {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

/* ── Grid ── */
.mentor-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

/* ── Kill glass-card defaults ── */
.mentor-box.glass-card {
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}

.mentor-box.glass-card:hover {
  transform: none;
}

/* ── Card ── */
.mentor-box {
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-quart),
    box-shadow var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.mentor-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--text-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.mentor-box ul {
  list-style: none;
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ── Each item is its own row ── */
.mentor-box li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

/* Icon indicator circle */
.mentor-box li::before {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  line-height: 22px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   Do card — warm, confident
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mentor-do {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 0%, rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.10) 0%, transparent 50%),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.05);
}

.mentor-do:hover {
  border-color: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.08);
}

.mentor-do h4 {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.12);
}

.mentor-do li {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.04);
}

.mentor-do li:hover {
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.08);
}

.mentor-do li::before {
  content: '\2713';
  color: var(--text-white);
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   Don't card — cool, restrained
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mentor-dont {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.mentor-dont:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.mentor-dont li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.mentor-dont li:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
}

.mentor-dont li::before {
  content: '\2715';
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 10px;
  line-height: 20px;
}

/* ========================================
   Testimonial Block
   ======================================== */
.testimonial-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.section-dark .testimonial-block {
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.section-light .testimonial-block,
.section-cream .testimonial-block {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.testimonial-image {
  background-image: url('../images/wes-nicol.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: 56% 30%;
  min-height: 250px;
}

.testimonial-content {
  padding: var(--space-10);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.section-dark .testimonial-content {
  background: var(--charcoal);
}

.section-light .testimonial-content,
.section-cream .testimonial-content {
  background: white;
}

.testimonial-content::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  left: var(--space-6);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 5rem;
  opacity: 0.08;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.section-dark .testimonial-content::before {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-light .testimonial-content::before,
.section-cream .testimonial-content::before {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.testimonial-content blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-content blockquote.blockquote-lg {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
}

/* The Red Line on testimonial */
.testimonial-content blockquote::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--carleton-red), transparent);
}

.section-dark .testimonial-content blockquote {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-light .testimonial-content blockquote,
.section-cream .testimonial-content blockquote {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.testimonial-content cite {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.section-dark .testimonial-content cite {
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

.section-light .testimonial-content cite,
.section-cream .testimonial-content cite {
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
}

.testimonial-content cite strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.section-dark .testimonial-content cite strong {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-light .testimonial-content cite strong,
.section-cream .testimonial-content cite strong {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* ========================================
   Contact Section
   ======================================== */
.contact-section-bg {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-dark.contact-section-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/nicol-building.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.08;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-box {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-dark .contact-box {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.section-light .contact-box,
.section-cream .contact-box {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

/* The Red Line on contact box */
.contact-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 10%, var(--carleton-red) 50%, transparent 90%);
}

.contact-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.contact-email {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-quart);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.contact-email:hover {
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  color: white;
}

/* ========================================
   Info Box
   ======================================== */
.info-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-dark .info-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--carleton-red);
}

.section-light .info-box,
.section-cream .info-box {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--carleton-red);
}

.info-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.info-box p {
  margin: 0;
}

/* ========================================
   Success Stories Grid
   ======================================== */
.success-stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.success-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.section-dark .success-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.section-light .success-card,
.section-cream .success-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.success-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.success-card-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.section-dark .success-card-image {
  background: var(--charcoal);
}

.section-light .success-card-image,
.section-cream .success-card-image {
  background: var(--cream);
}

.success-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-8);
}

.success-card-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-top: -36px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.section-dark .success-card-avatar {
  border: 3px solid var(--charcoal);
}

.section-light .success-card-avatar,
.section-cream .success-card-avatar {
  border: 3px solid white;
}

.success-card-placeholder {
  border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-10);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 400px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.section-dark .success-card-placeholder {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

/* ========================================
   Impact Stats Row
   ======================================== */
.impact-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
  margin: var(--space-12) 0 0;
}

.section-dark .impact-stats-row {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.section-navy .impact-stats-row {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.section-light .impact-stats-row,
.section-cream .impact-stats-row {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.impact-stat {
  text-align: center;
}

.impact-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.section-dark .impact-stat-value {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-light .impact-stat-value,
.section-cream .impact-stat-value {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.impact-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.section-dark .impact-stat-label {
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

.section-light .impact-stat-label,
.section-cream .impact-stat-label {
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
}

.impact-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
}

.section-dark .impact-stat-divider {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.section-light .impact-stat-divider,
.section-cream .impact-stat-divider {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.placeholder-value {
  opacity: 0.3;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ========================================
   Badges
   ======================================== */
.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.badge-coming-soon {
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.08);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.badge-needed {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.08);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ========================================
   Social Proof Bar
   ======================================== */
.social-proof-bar {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.section-dark .social-proof-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.section-light .social-proof-bar,
.section-cream .social-proof-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.social-proof-bar p {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.section-dark .social-proof-bar p {
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

.section-light .social-proof-bar p,
.section-cream .social-proof-bar p {
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
}

/* ========================================
   Video Placeholder
   ======================================== */
.video-placeholder {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.section-dark .video-placeholder {
  background: var(--charcoal);
}

.section-light .video-placeholder,
.section-cream .video-placeholder {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
}

.video-placeholder-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(25, 25, 25, 0.95), rgba(25, 25, 25, 0.8));
}

.video-placeholder-label {
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin: 0;
}

.video-placeholder-note {
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  max-width: 400px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ========================================
   Mentor Photos Grid
   ======================================== */
.mentor-photos-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: var(--space-8) auto 0;
}

.mentor-photo-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.mentor-photo-card h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

.mentor-photo-placeholder {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-3);
}

.section-dark .mentor-photo-placeholder {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.section-light .mentor-photo-placeholder,
.section-cream .mentor-photo-placeholder {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.mentor-title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

/* ========================================
   Domain Visual Placeholder
   ======================================== */
.domain-visual-placeholder {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.section-dark .domain-visual-placeholder {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

.section-light .domain-visual-placeholder,
.section-cream .domain-visual-placeholder {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
}

/* Journey Illustration Placeholder */
.journey-illustration-placeholder {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-12);
  aspect-ratio: 3/1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.section-dark .journey-illustration-placeholder {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.section-light .journey-illustration-placeholder,
.section-cream .journey-illustration-placeholder {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.journey-illustration-inner {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.section-dark .journey-illustration-inner {
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

.section-light .journey-illustration-inner,
.section-cream .journey-illustration-inner {
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
}

/* Section Image Break */
.section-image-break {
  margin: var(--space-10) auto 0;
  max-width: 720px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.section-image-break img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* ========================================
   Feature Cards - Legacy support
   ======================================== */
.feature-card {
  text-align: left;
  padding: var(--space-8);
}

.feature-card .card-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* ========================================
   Legacy Card/Header support
   ======================================== */
.card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.section-light .card,
.section-cream .card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.section-dark .card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.card h3,
.card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Legacy header support - hidden by formal nav */
.header-top {
  display: none;
}

.nav:not(.cu-nav) {
  display: none;
}

/* ========================================
   Footer - Carleton Uniform (Preserved)
   ======================================== */
.footer {
  background-color: #191919;
  background-image: url('https://cdn.carleton.ca/rds/assets/graphics/cu-waves-footer-red.svg');
  background-size: 100.5%;
  background-position: center bottom;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  color: white;
  padding: 48px 40px;
}

.footer-land-ack {
  padding: 0 0 32px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #4d4d4d;
}

/* Ensure paragraph inside footer-land-ack overrides global p color */
.footer-land-ack p {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-main {
  padding: 0 0 32px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #4d4d4d;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.footer h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #b3b3b3;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: white;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-ravens-logo {
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.footer-ravens-logo img {
  width: 64px;
  height: auto;
  filter: none;
}

.footer-contact-bar {
  padding: 0;
  border-top: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #b3b3b3;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-contact-bar p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #b3b3b3;
}

.footer-contact-bar a {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-contact-bar a:hover {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-social a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.footer-social svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  fill: #b3b3b3;
}

.footer-logo-section {
  padding: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-logo-section img {
  height: 176px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  filter: none;
}

.footer-legal {
  padding: 0 0 176px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #b3b3b3;
}

.footer-legal a {
  color: #b3b3b3;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: white;
}

/* ========================================
   Timeline Fill Bar
   ======================================== */
.timeline-fill {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--state-gray), var(--state-amber), var(--carleton-red), var(--state-burgundy));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Timeline Marker Labels */
.timeline-markers {
  position: relative;
  height: 32px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.timeline-marker-label {
  position: absolute;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* ========================================
   FAQ Container
   ======================================== */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-10);
}

/* ========================================
   Success Card Sub-elements
   ======================================== */
.success-card-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin: var(--space-3) 0;
}

.success-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.section-dark .success-card-name {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-light .success-card-name,
.section-cream .success-card-name {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.success-card-venture {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.section-dark .success-card-venture {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.section-light .success-card-venture,
.section-cream .success-card-venture {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.success-card-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section-dark .success-card-desc {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

.section-light .success-card-desc,
.section-cream .success-card-desc {
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
}

.success-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.section-dark .success-card-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.section-light .success-card-footer,
.section-cream .success-card-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.success-card-product-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.success-card-product-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  margin: 0;
}

.section-dark .success-card-product-name {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-light .success-card-product-name,
.section-cream .success-card-product-name {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.success-card-product-url {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  margin: 0;
}

.section-dark .success-card-product-url {
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

.section-light .success-card-product-url,
.section-cream .success-card-product-url {
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
}

.success-card-placeholder-avatar,
.success-card-placeholder-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
}

.section-dark .success-card-placeholder-avatar,
.section-dark .success-card-placeholder-icon {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.section-light .success-card-placeholder-avatar,
.section-light .success-card-placeholder-icon,
.section-cream .success-card-placeholder-avatar,
.section-cream .success-card-placeholder-icon {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.placeholder-text {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ========================================
   Badge Variants
   ======================================== */
.badge-domain {
  background: rgba(232, 168, 73, 0.1);
  color: var(--amber);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 168, 73, 0.2);
}

.badge-state {
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.08);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  border: 1px solid rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.15);
}

/* ========================================
   Contact Address
   ======================================== */
.contact-address {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.section-dark .contact-address {
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

.section-light .contact-address,
.section-cream .contact-address {
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
}

/* ========================================
   Hero Link
   ======================================== */
.hero-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.hero-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.hero-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

/* ========================================
   Lead text utility
   ======================================== */
.lead {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
}

.section-dark .lead {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

/* ========================================
   CSS Illustrations - Domain Cards
   ======================================== */

/* Agentic Systems - Neural network */
.illustration-agentic {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.agentic-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  padding: 20px;
}

.agentic-node {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.5);
  place-self: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.agentic-node--center {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  border-color: var(--carleton-red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.5);
  animation: agenticPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes agenticPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.4);
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.7);
    transform: scale(1.15);
  }
}

.agentic-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.agentic-lines line {
  stroke: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.15);
  stroke-width: 1;
}

.agentic-particle {
  fill: var(--carleton-red);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.agentic-particle--1 {
  animation: particleFlow1 4s linear infinite;
}

.agentic-particle--2 {
  animation: particleFlow2 5s linear infinite 1s;
}

.agentic-particle--3 {
  animation: particleFlow3 4.5s linear infinite 2s;
}

@keyframes particleFlow1 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(25%, 25%);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  20% {
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  80% {
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(50%, 50%);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes particleFlow2 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(75%, 25%);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  20% {
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  80% {
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(50%, 50%);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes particleFlow3 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(50%, 50%);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  20% {
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  80% {
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(25%, 75%);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Supply Chain - Flow diagram */
.illustration-supply {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.supply-waypoint {
  position: absolute;
  width: 28px;
  height: 32px;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 25%, 100% 75%, 50% 100%, 0% 75%, 0% 25%);
  background: rgba(232, 168, 73, 0.3);
  border: none;
}

.supply-waypoint--1 {
  left: 8%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.supply-waypoint--2 {
  left: 27%;
  top: 30%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.supply-waypoint--3 {
  left: 48%;
  top: 55%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.supply-waypoint--4 {
  left: 69%;
  top: 35%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.supply-waypoint--5 {
  left: 88%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.supply-paths {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.supply-paths path {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--state-amber);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-dasharray: 6 4;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.supply-package {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--state-amber);
  position: absolute;
  animation: supplyMove 6s linear infinite;
}

.supply-package--2 {
  animation-delay: 3s;
}

@keyframes supplyMove {
  0% {
    left: 8%;
    top: 48%;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  10% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  25% {
    left: 27%;
    top: 28%;
  }

  50% {
    left: 48%;
    top: 53%;
  }

  75% {
    left: 69%;
    top: 33%;
  }

  90% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    left: 88%;
    top: 48%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.supply-dotgrid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 168, 73, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 16px 16px;
}

/* Quantum-Safe Crypto - Lattice structure */
.illustration-quantum {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quantum-lattice {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.quantum-lattice circle {
  fill: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.3);
}

.quantum-lattice line {
  stroke: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.12);
  stroke-width: 0.5;
}

.quantum-shield {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 56px;
}

.quantum-shield path {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--state-burgundy);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.quantum-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.3);
  animation: quantumPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes quantumPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.4;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2.5);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   CSS Illustrations - Journey (Pathway)
   ======================================== */
.illustration-journey {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  height: 200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.journey-trail {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.journey-trail path.trail-line {
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 3;
  stroke-linecap: round;
}

.journey-camp {
  r: 8;
  stroke-width: 2;
  fill: var(--primary-dark);
}

.journey-camp--1 {
  stroke: var(--state-gray);
}

.journey-camp--2 {
  stroke: var(--state-amber);
}

.journey-camp--3 {
  stroke: var(--carleton-red);
}

.journey-camp--4 {
  stroke: var(--state-burgundy);
}

.journey-gate {
  fill: var(--gold-accent);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.journey-traveler {
  fill: var(--carleton-red);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.6));
}

.journey-contours path {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  stroke-width: 0.5;
}

.journey-traveler-dot {
  animation: travelPath 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes travelPath {
  0% {
    offset-distance: 0%;
  }

  100% {
    offset-distance: 100%;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   CSS Illustrations - Mentor Avatars
   ======================================== */
.mentor-avatar-geo {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-3);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.mentor-avatar-geo svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.mentor-avatar--1 {
  background: #1a1a2e;
}

.mentor-avatar--2 {
  background: #0a1a0a;
}

.mentor-avatar--3 {
  background: #1a150a;
}

.mentor-avatar--4 {
  background: #1a0a0a;
}

.mentor-avatar--5 {
  background: #0a1a1a;
}

/* ========================================
   CSS Illustrations - Video Filmstrip
   ======================================== */
.filmstrip-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.filmstrip-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  animation: filmScroll 20s linear infinite;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.filmstrip-frame {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 160px;
  height: 120px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.filmstrip-frame svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

@keyframes filmScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-820px);
  }
}

.filmstrip-sprocket {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.filmstrip-sprocket--top {
  top: 12px;
}

.filmstrip-sprocket--bottom {
  bottom: 12px;
}

.filmstrip-hole {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.filmstrip-play {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 5;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.4);
  animation: playPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.filmstrip-play svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  fill: white;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

@keyframes playPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.4);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0);
  }
}

.filmstrip-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 48px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.filmstrip-grain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.03;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 512 512' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 256px 256px;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* ========================================
   FAQ Tabs Navigation
   ======================================== */
.faq-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  max-width: 960px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.faq-tab {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.faq-tab:hover {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.faq-tab.active {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  border-bottom-color: var(--carleton-red);
}

/* FAQ open item red left border */
.faq-item.open {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--carleton-red);
  padding-left: 1rem;
  margin-left: -1rem;
}

/* Wider FAQ container */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 960px;
}

/* FAQ serif questions */
.faq-question span:first-child {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* ========================================
   What is NI - Editorial Layout
   ======================================== */
.editorial-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: start;
}

.editorial-split-image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.editorial-split-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  min-height: 400px;
}

.pull-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  padding: var(--space-6) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ========================================
   Institutional Backing - Full Bleed Navy
   ======================================== */
.institutional-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.institutional-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.institutional-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.institutional-item p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 280px;
}

/* ========================================
   Entry Requirements - Step Flow
   ======================================== */
.step-flow {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.step-flow-item {
  flex: 1;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.step-flow-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 12px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-top: 12px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 12px solid transparent;
  z-index: 2;
}

.step-flow-item:last-child::after {
  display: none;
}

.step-flow-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  opacity: 0.3;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.step-flow-item h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.step-flow-item p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ========================================
   Success Stories - Featured Layout
   ======================================== */
.success-featured-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.success-featured-card {
  grid-row: span 2;
}

.success-placeholder-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

/* ========================================
   CTA with background image
   ======================================== */
.cta-with-bg {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-with-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/nicol-building.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-with-bg .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ========================================
   Preparation Dashboard
   ======================================== */
.prep-dashboard {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  min-height: 480px;
}

.prep-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.prep-nav-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
  position: relative;
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.prep-nav-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.prep-nav-item.active {
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--carleton-red);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.prep-nav-item.active::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  border-radius: 3px 0 0 3px;
}

.prep-nav-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.prep-nav-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
}

.prep-nav-count {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

/* Time estimate in nav */
.prep-nav-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.prep-nav-time {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.prep-nav-time::before {
  content: '·';
  margin-right: var(--space-2);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* Completed state for sidebar tabs */
.prep-nav-item.completed {
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.15);
}

.prep-nav-item.completed::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.35);
  border-radius: 3px 0 0 3px;
}

.prep-nav-item.completed .prep-nav-number {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.prep-nav-item.completed .prep-nav-label {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

/* Prep Panels — crossfade via grid stacking */
.prep-panels {
  display: grid;
}

.prep-panel {
  grid-area: 1 / 1;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition:
    opacity var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo),
    visibility var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo),
    transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.prep-panel.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
  max-height: none;
  overflow: visible;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.prep-panel h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.prep-panel>p {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

/* Checklist */
.prep-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.prep-check-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.15);
}

.prep-check-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.prep-check-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.prep-hint {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

/* Response Cards */
.prep-response-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.prep-response-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.prep-response-letter {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.1);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.prep-response-card strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.prep-response-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Example Cards */
.prep-example-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.prep-example-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.prep-example-card svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.prep-example-card span {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.prep-tip {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: rgba(232, 168, 73, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 168, 73, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

.prep-tip strong {
  color: var(--state-amber);
}

/* Active tab accent glow */
.prep-nav-item.active::before {
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.3);
}

/* ── Hover States ── */
.prep-check-item {
  transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart), transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart), box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart), border-left-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.prep-check-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-left-color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.prep-response-card {
  transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart), transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.prep-response-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.prep-example-card {
  transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart), transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.prep-example-card:hover {
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ── Staggered Item Entrance ── */
@keyframes prepItemEnter {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.prep-panel.active .prep-check-item,
.prep-panel.active .prep-response-card,
.prep-panel.active .prep-example-card {
  animation: prepItemEnter var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo) both;
}

.prep-panel.active .prep-check-item:nth-child(1),
.prep-panel.active .prep-response-card:nth-child(1),
.prep-panel.active .prep-example-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 50ms;
}

.prep-panel.active .prep-check-item:nth-child(2),
.prep-panel.active .prep-response-card:nth-child(2),
.prep-panel.active .prep-example-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 100ms;
}

.prep-panel.active .prep-check-item:nth-child(3),
.prep-panel.active .prep-response-card:nth-child(3),
.prep-panel.active .prep-example-card:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 150ms;
}

.prep-panel.active .prep-check-item:nth-child(4),
.prep-panel.active .prep-response-card:nth-child(4),
.prep-panel.active .prep-example-card:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 200ms;
}

/* ── Tab Dimming (non-active tabs render slightly faded) ── */
.prep-nav:has(.prep-nav-item.active) .prep-nav-item:not(.active) {
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.prep-nav:has(.prep-nav-item.active) .prep-nav-item:not(.active):hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── Effort Badges ── */
.prep-effort-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25em;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  padding: 0.2em 0.65em;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: var(--space-3);
}

.prep-effort-quick {
  background: rgba(72, 199, 142, 0.12);
  color: #48c78e;
  border: 1px solid rgba(72, 199, 142, 0.25);
}

.prep-effort-moderate {
  background: rgba(232, 168, 73, 0.12);
  color: var(--state-amber);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 168, 73, 0.25);
}

.prep-effort-indepth {
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.12);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  border: 1px solid rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.25);
}

.prep-effort-flexible {
  background: rgba(100, 149, 237, 0.12);
  color: #6495ed;
  border: 1px solid rgba(100, 149, 237, 0.25);
}

/* ── Total Time Summary ── */
.prep-total-time {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}

.prep-total-time svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ── Form Preview Cards ── */
.prep-form-preview {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.prep-form-preview-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.08), rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.02));
  border-top: 2px solid var(--carleton-red);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.prep-form-preview-header svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.prep-form-preview-body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.prep-form-field-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.prep-form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.prep-form-field label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.prep-form-field .prep-form-input {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
  min-height: 36px;
}

.prep-form-textarea {
  min-height: 64px;
}

.prep-form-radio-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: center;
}

.prep-form-radio {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

.prep-form-radio-dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.prep-form-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.06);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.prep-form-cta:hover {
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.12);
}

.prep-form-cta svg {
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.prep-form-cta:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ── Deliverable Category Tags ── */
.prep-example-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.15em 0.5em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.prep-example-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* ── Enhanced Tip Box ── */
.prep-tip-enhanced {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: rgba(232, 168, 73, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 168, 73, 0.15);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--state-amber);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.prep-tip-enhanced svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--state-amber);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.prep-tip-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--state-amber);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

/* ── Response Header with Word Count ── */
.prep-response-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.prep-response-header strong {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.prep-word-count {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.15em 0.55em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.prep-reviewer-hint {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.prep-reviewer-hint svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ── Sidebar Pulse (repurposed from stepper) ── */
@keyframes stepPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.2), 0 0 16px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.15);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.15), 0 0 24px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.1);
  }
}

/* ── Apply CTA note ── */
.cta-form-note {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

/* ========================================
   Success Stories - Featured + Venture Grid
   ======================================== */
.story-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.story-featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.story-featured-screenshot {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-featured-screenshot img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  min-height: 400px;
}

.story-featured-content {
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.story-featured-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.story-featured-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid white;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.story-featured-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.story-featured-venture {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.story-featured-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.story-featured-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.story-featured-metrics {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.story-metric {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.story-metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

.story-metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

.story-featured-product {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.story-product-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.story-product-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.story-product-url {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Venture Slots Grid */
.stories-ventures-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.venture-slot {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.venture-slot:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.venture-slot--coming {
  border-style: dashed;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.venture-slot-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.venture-slot-cohort {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.venture-slot-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--cream);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.venture-slot-icon svg {
  stroke: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
}

.venture-slot-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.venture-slot-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex: 1;
}

.venture-slot-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.venture-slot-status--open {
  color: var(--state-burgundy);
}

.venture-slot-status--soon {
  color: var(--state-amber);
}

.venture-slot-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
}

.venture-slot-status--open .venture-slot-dot {
  background: var(--state-burgundy);
  animation: slotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.venture-slot-status--soon .venture-slot-dot {
  background: var(--state-amber);
}

@keyframes slotPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.4);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0);
  }
}

/* ========================================
   Responsive Styles
   ======================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .timeline-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .progression-diagram {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .progression-item {
    flex: 1 1 200px;
  }

  .progression-arrow {
    flex: 0 0 60px;
  }

  .compare-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .profile-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .requirements-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .impact-stats-row {
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .stories-ventures-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --text-hero: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 4rem);
    --text-display: 2.25rem;
    --text-section: 1.75rem;
    --text-3xl: 1.5rem;
    --text-2xl: 1.25rem;
    --nav-height: 76px;
  }

  /* Remove backdrop-filter from header on mobile —
     it creates a containing block that traps position:fixed children */
  .cu-header.transparent {
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  }

  /* ── Mobile Nav ── */
  .cu-nav__top {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    margin-left: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .nav-toggle span {
    display: block !important;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    margin: 4px 0;
    border-radius: 1px;
  }

  /* Explicit span color for mobile — overrides base #333 */
  .cu-header .nav-toggle span {
    background: white;
  }

  .cu-header:not(.transparent) .nav-toggle span {
    background: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  }

  .cu-nav__logo {
    min-width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .cu-site-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .cu-nav__buttons {
    display: none;
  }

  /* ── Full-screen dark overlay nav ── */
  .cu-nav__bottom,
  .cu-header.transparent .cu-nav__bottom {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 999;
    background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.4);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.4);
    border: none;
    padding: 0;

    /* Layout — center the content vertically */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;

    /* Hidden by default */
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    transition:
      opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
      visibility 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
      transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .cu-nav__bottom.active,
  .cu-header.transparent .cu-nav__bottom.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }


  /* ── Nav links — large, centered, staggered ── */
  .cu-nav__menu {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cu-nav__menu li {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition:
      opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
      transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .cu-nav__bottom.active .cu-nav__menu li {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .cu-nav__bottom.active .cu-nav__menu li:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.08s;
  }

  .cu-nav__bottom.active .cu-nav__menu li:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.14s;
  }

  .cu-nav__bottom.active .cu-nav__menu li:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.20s;
  }

  .cu-nav__bottom.active .cu-nav__menu li:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.26s;
  }

  .cu-nav__link {
    display: block;
    padding: 18px 2rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }

  .cu-nav__link:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: transparent;
  }

  .cu-nav__link::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .cu-nav__link.active {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: transparent;
    position: relative;
  }

  .cu-nav__link.active::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    bottom: 12px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--carleton-red);
    border-radius: 1px;
  }

  /* ── CTA buttons in overlay ── */
  .cu-nav__mobile-ctas {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 32px 2.5rem 0;
    border-top: none;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition:
      opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.32s,
      transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.32s;
  }

  .cu-nav__bottom.active .cu-nav__mobile-ctas {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .cu-nav__mobile-ctas .cu-button {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }

  .cu-nav__mobile-ctas .cu-button--red {
    background: var(--carleton-red);
    border-color: var(--carleton-red);
    color: #fff;
  }

  .cu-nav__mobile-ctas .cu-button--outline {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    background: transparent;
  }

  .cu-nav__mobile-ctas .cu-button--outline:hover {
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  }

  /* Hero - glass deck adjustments (for tablet) */
  .hero-glass-deck {
    bottom: var(--space-6);
    left: var(--space-6);
    right: var(--space-6);
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    width: auto;
  }

  .deck-stat {
    min-width: auto;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
  }

  .deck-value {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .deck-separator {
    margin: 0 12px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  /* Section padding - mobile */
  .section {
    padding: var(--space-12) 0;
  }

  /* Numbered cards single col on mobile */
  .numbered-card {
    border-bottom-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  }

  /* Editorial layout */
  .editorial-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .editorial-split-image img {
    min-height: 250px;
  }

  /* Step flow */
  .step-flow {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .step-flow-item::after {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Success featured */
  .success-featured-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .success-featured-card {
    grid-row: span 1;
  }

  /* Institutional */
  .institutional-bar {
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }

  /* Domain cards 3-col -> 1-col */
  .domain-3col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Feature editorial 3-col -> 1-col */
  .feature-editorial {
    border-left-width: 3px;
  }

  /* Filmstrip */
  .filmstrip-container {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  /* Timeline */
  .timeline-track {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline-markers {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline-interactive {
    padding-top: var(--space-4);
  }

  .timeline-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .timeline-card {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Legacy progression */
  .progression-diagram {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-left: var(--space-16);
  }

  .progression-diagram::before {
    left: 20px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    height: auto;
    right: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--state-gray), var(--state-amber), var(--carleton-red), var(--state-burgundy));
  }

  .progression-item {
    padding-top: 0;
    flex: auto;
  }

  .state-card::before {
    left: calc(-1 * var(--space-16) + 12px);
    top: var(--space-6);
    transform: none;
  }

  .progression-arrow {
    padding: var(--space-4) 0;
    padding-top: 0;
    min-width: auto;
  }

  .marker-badge {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    left: calc(-1 * var(--space-16) + 15px);
  }

  /* Grids */
  .profile-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mentor-intro {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .mentor-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .mentor-box {
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
  }

  .mentor-box h4 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  }

  .mentor-box ul {
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .mentor-box li {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    padding: 10px 12px;
    gap: 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .mentor-box li::before {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    line-height: 20px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .mentor-dont li::before {
    line-height: 18px;
  }

  .testimonial-block {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .testimonial-image {
    min-height: 200px;
  }

  .success-stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .requirements-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .compare-section {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .compare-side {
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  }

  /* Impact Stats */
  .impact-stats-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  }

  .impact-stat-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .impact-stat {
    flex: 1 1 40%;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .footer-grid>div {
    min-width: 140px;
  }

  .footer-contact-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-social {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-legal {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  /* Prep Dashboard — vertical timeline tabs */
  .prep-dashboard {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }



  .prep-nav {
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x: visible;
    gap: 0;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Timeline rail for prep nav */
  .prep-nav::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.9375rem;
    top: 0.9375rem;
    bottom: 0.9375rem;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--carleton-red) 0%, rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.1) 100%);
  }

  .prep-nav-item {
    min-width: unset;
    flex-shrink: 1;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .prep-nav-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: transparent;
  }

  .prep-nav-item.active {
    background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.06);
    border-color: transparent;
  }

  /* Hide the left bar indicator on mobile (replaced by dot) */
  .prep-nav-item.active::before {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Station dots on the timeline rail */
  .prep-nav-number {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 1.875rem;
    height: 1.875rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: absolute;
    left: -2rem;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    letter-spacing: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--navy), 0 0 0 4px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.12);
  }

  .prep-nav-item.active .prep-nav-number {
    background: var(--carleton-red);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--navy), 0 0 0 4px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.3);
  }

  .prep-nav-label {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }

  .prep-nav-count {
    margin-left: auto;
  }

  /* Panel adjustments */
  .prep-panel {
    padding: var(--space-5);
  }

  .prep-panel h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
  }

  .prep-check-item {
    padding: var(--space-3);
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }

  .prep-check-item strong {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }

  .prep-response-card {
    padding: var(--space-4);
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }

  .prep-example-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Effort badges on tablet */
  .prep-effort-badge {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    padding: 0.15em 0.5em;
  }

  /* Form preview responsive */
  .prep-form-field-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .prep-form-preview-body {
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }

  /* Response header wrap */
  .prep-response-header {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  /* Story Featured */
  .story-featured {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .story-featured-screenshot img {
    min-height: 200px;
    max-height: 300px;
  }

  .stories-ventures-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-redesign {
    min-height: 100vh;
    min-height: 100dvh;
    /* Keep full height on mobile */
  }

  .hero-glass-deck {
    display: none;
    /* Too crowded on small screens, or stack? Let's hide for cleanliness or simplify */
  }

  /* Alternative: Compact deck for small mobile */
  /*
  .hero-glass-deck {
    padding: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
  }
  */

  .hero-title-massive {
    font-size: 16vw;
    /* Massive on small screens */
  }

  .btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .btn {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .impact-stats-row {
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .impact-stat-value {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }

  .mentor-photos-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .mentor-avatar-geo {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
  }

  .stories-ventures-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .container,
  .container-wide,
  .container-full {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }

}

/* ========================================
   Reduced Motion
   ======================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }

  .hero-subtitle,
  .hero-cta,
  .hero-stats-bar .hero-stat-item,
  .reveal,
  .reveal-scale,
  .reveal-left,
  .page-section.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    animation: none;
  }

  .scroll-progress {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline-node-active,
  .timeline-node.active {
    animation: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.2);
  }

  .agentic-node--center,
  .supply-package,
  .quantum-pulse,
  .filmstrip-track,
  .filmstrip-play,
  .journey-traveler-dot {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   Layout Utility Classes
   ======================================== */
.grid-3-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.grid-2-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0 var(--space-12);
}

.section-flush {
  padding: 0;
}

.compare-section-flush {
  border-radius: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonial-block-wide {
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 3fr;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.btn-group-center {
  justify-content: center;
}

.cta-block {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.cta-block h3 {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.cta-block p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.mt-16 {
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
}

.mt-6 {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.mt-8 {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.mb-6 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

/* Responsive grid fallbacks */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .grid-3-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .grid-2-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .testimonial-block-wide {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   Success Stories Grid & New Utilities
   ======================================== */
.text-nowrap {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Stories Grid Layout */
.stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Story Card */
.story-card {
  background: var(--page-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.story-card-image {
  height: 200px;
  background: var(--gray-400);
  /* Fallback */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.story-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.story-card:hover .story-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  /* Subtle zoom */
}

/* Gradients for placeholders */
.story-card-image.placeholder-image {
  color: white;
  /* For SVG icons */
}

.story-card-content {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.story-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.story-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.story-card-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex-grow: 1;
  /* Pushes footer down */
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.story-card--joespeaking .joe-card-desc-line {
  display: block;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .story-card--joespeaking .joe-card-desc-line {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

.story-card-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.story-founder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.story-founder-img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  /* Default background */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.story-founder-img.placeholder-avatar {
  background-color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
}

.story-founder-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.story-founder-name {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.story-founder-role {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  /* text-xs */
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* ========================================
   Success Stories — Rotating Hero Banner
   ======================================== */
.stories-banner {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.banner-slide {
  display: none;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8) var(--space-2);
}

.banner-slide.active {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: center;
  animation: bannerFadeIn 0.6s var(--ease-out-quart);
}

@keyframes bannerFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.banner-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.banner-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.banner-image svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.banner-content {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.banner-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.banner-badges .badge-type {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.banner-venture-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.banner-title-logo {
  height: 1.2em;
  width: auto;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  filter: invert(1);
}

.banner-tagline {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.banner-slide--joespeaking .banner-tagline {
  max-width: 56ch;
}

.banner-slide--joespeaking .banner-image {
  background: #0f1115;
}

.banner-slide--joespeaking .banner-image img {
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
}

.banner-slide--sniaat .banner-image {
  background: #191919;
}

.banner-slide--sniaat .banner-image img {
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: left center;
}

.banner-break-desktop {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .banner-break-desktop {
    display: inline;
  }
}

.banner-metric {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.banner-metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.banner-metric-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

.banner-founder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.banner-founder-name {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.banner-founder-role {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
}

.banner-read-story {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--carleton-red);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-quart), gap 0.3s ease;
}

.banner-read-story:hover {
  background: var(--carleton-red-dark);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: white;
}

/* Banner Controls */
.banner-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: 0 var(--space-4) var(--space-2);
}

.banner-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.banner-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    background 0.3s ease;
}

.banner-dot.active {
  width: 32px;
  background: var(--carleton-red);
}

.banner-dot:hover:not(.active) {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.banner-arrow {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.banner-arrow:hover {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.banner-live-region {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
}

/* ========================================
   Success Stories — Enhanced Story Cards
   ======================================== */
.story-card-clickable {
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.story-card-clickable:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--carleton-red);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.story-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(25, 25, 25, 0.85) 0%, rgba(25, 25, 25, 0.3) 40%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease-out-quart);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.story-card-clickable:hover .story-card-overlay,
.story-card-clickable:focus-within .story-card-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.story-card-overlay-text {
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

/* Emerging venture cards */
.story-card-emerging {
  border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.story-card-emerging:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.badge-emerging {
  background: var(--warm-stone);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ========================================
   Success Stories — Venture Modal
   ======================================== */
.venture-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.venture-modal.active {
  display: flex;
  animation: modalBackdropIn 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

@keyframes modalBackdropIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.venture-modal-container {
  background: var(--page-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 640px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  animation: modalSlideUp 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

@keyframes modalSlideUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: none;
  color: white;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Modal Header Band */
.modal-header-band {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
}

.modal-header-band--emerging {
  background: var(--cream);
}

.modal-header-band--emerging .modal-header-title,
.modal-header-band--emerging .modal-header-tagline {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.modal-header-band--emerging .modal-header-tagline {
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
}

.modal-header-band--emerging .modal-close {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.modal-header-band--emerging .modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.modal-header-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  align-items: center;
}

.modal-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.modal-title-logo {
  height: 2.5em;
  max-width: 200px;
  width: auto;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.modal-header-band:not(.modal-header-band--emerging) .modal-title-logo {
  filter: invert(1);
}

.modal-hero {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #c8c0b8;
}

.modal-hero+.modal-header-band,
.modal-hero+.modal-header-band--emerging {
  border-radius: 0;
}

.modal-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.modal-header-tagline {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Modal Metrics */
.modal-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  background: var(--cream);
  text-align: center;
}

.modal-metric-value {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.modal-metric-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

/* Modal Profile */
.modal-profile {
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
}

.modal-profile p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.modal-profile p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Modal Founder Card */
.modal-founder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-8);
  background: var(--cream);
  margin: 0 var(--space-8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.modal-founder-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-founder-initials {
  background: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
}

.modal-founder-name {
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  display: block;
}

.modal-founder-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.modal-founder-link:hover {
  color: #0A66C2;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.modal-founder-linkedin {
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.modal-founder-linkedin:hover {
  color: #0A66C2;
}

.modal-founder-role {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  display: block;
}

/* Modal Media */
.modal-media {
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-8);
}

.modal-media-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.modal-media-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.modal-media-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  transition: background var(--duration-fast) ease, border-color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.modal-media-pill:hover {
  background: var(--red-bg-subtle);
  border-color: var(--carleton-red);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

/* Modal Footer */
.modal-footer {
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.modal-footer .btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

/* ========================================
   Success Stories — Responsive
   ======================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .banner-slide.active {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: var(--space-6);
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .banner-image {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    max-height: 200px;
  }

  .banner-venture-name {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }

  .venture-modal-container {
    max-height: 90vh;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
    align-self: flex-end;
  }

  .venture-modal {
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .modal-header-band {
    padding: var(--space-6);
  }

  .modal-metrics {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }

  .modal-profile {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  }

  .modal-founder {
    margin: 0 var(--space-6);
  }

  .modal-media {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  }

  .modal-footer {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .banner-slide.active {
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }

  .banner-venture-name {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
  }

  .banner-metric-value {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }

  .modal-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .modal-header-title {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }
}

/* Reduced motion preferences */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .banner-slide.active {
    animation: none;
  }

  .venture-modal.active {
    animation: none;
  }

  .venture-modal-container {
    animation: none;
  }

  .story-card-overlay {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   Print Styles
   ======================================== */
@media print {

  .cu-header,
  .footer,
  .scroll-progress {
    display: none;
  }

  .page-section {
    display: block !important;
    page-break-after: always;
  }

  .hero-redesign {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    background: white !important;
    color: black !important;
  }

  .hero-cinematic-bg,
  .hero-scroll-indicator,
  .hero-glass-deck {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero-title-massive {
    color: black !important;
    font-size: 4rem !important;
  }

  .text-glow-red {
    text-shadow: none !important;
    color: black !important;
  }

  .hero-cta,
  .hero-stats-bar .hero-stat-item {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    animation: none;
  }

  .section-dark {
    background: white !important;
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
  }

  .section-dark h2,
  .section-dark h3,
  .section-dark h4 {
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
  }

  .section-dark p {
    color: var(--text-dark-secondary) !important;
  }

  .section-dark::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .glass-card {
    background: white !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    border: 1px solid #ccc !important;
  }

  .glass-card h3,
  .glass-card h4 {
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
  }

  .glass-card p {
    color: var(--text-dark-secondary) !important;
  }

  .contact-section-bg::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .btn {
    border: 1px solid var(--text-dark);
  }
}

/* ========================================
   "What is NI?" Multi-Panel Module
   ======================================== */

/* ni-vision-statement: Full-width lead text, 28px semi-bold */
.ni-vision-statement {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

/* ni-pull-quote: Red italic pull quote, 36px */
.ni-pull-quote {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--carleton-red);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--carleton-red);
}

.ni-pull-quote span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ni-pillars-grid: 3-column grid */
.ni-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.ni-pillar {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.ni-pillar-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
}

.ni-pillar-icon svg {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
}

.ni-pillar h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.ni-pillar p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ni-photo-strip: Horizontal 3-image strip */
.ni-photo-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.ni-photo-strip-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.ni-photo-strip-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ni-photo-strip-svg {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--cream);
}

.ni-photo-strip-svg svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* ni-commitment-block: Centered callout on cream bg */
.ni-commitment-block {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: var(--space-8) auto 0;
}

.ni-commitment-block p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ========================================
   Expectations Manifesto
   ======================================== */

/* Manifesto Section */
.manifesto-section {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.manifesto-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.manifesto-white {
  color: white;
}

.manifesto-red {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

/* Two-column layout */
.manifesto-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.manifesto-left h3,
.manifesto-right h3 {
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.manifesto-left p {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
}

/* Readiness Spectrum */
.readiness-spectrum {
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.readiness-spectrum svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  height: auto;
}

/* Numbered expectations */
.manifesto-expectations {
  list-style: none;
  counter-reset: expectation;
  padding: 0;
}

.manifesto-expectations li {
  counter-increment: expectation;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

.manifesto-expectations li::before {
  content: counter(expectation);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.manifesto-expectations li strong {
  color: white;
}

.manifesto-expectations li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Brightspace CTA Card */
.manifesto-brightspace-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
}

.manifesto-brightspace-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
}

.manifesto-brightspace-icon svg {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
}

.manifesto-brightspace-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.manifesto-brightspace-content h4 {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.manifesto-brightspace-content p {
  color: var(--text-white-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.manifesto-brightspace-cta .btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ========================================
   Compact Compare Panel
   ======================================== */
.compare-compact {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.compare-compact-side h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.compare-compact-side.positive h4 {
  color: var(--state-burgundy);
}

.compare-compact-side.negative h4 {
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.compare-compact-side ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.compare-compact-side ul li {
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
}

.compare-compact-side.positive ul li::before {
  content: '\2713';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--state-burgundy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.compare-compact-side.negative ul li::before {
  content: '\2717';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ========================================
   Next Steps Guided Flow
   ======================================== */
.next-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.next-step-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.next-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.next-step-card--highlighted {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--carleton-red);
  background: rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.02);
}

.next-step-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.next-step-icon svg {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
}

.next-step-stage {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.next-step-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.next-step-actions {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  flex: 1;
}

.next-step-actions li {
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
}

.next-step-actions li::before {
  content: '\2192';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--carleton-red);
}

.next-step-card .btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ========================================
   Application Overview Flow
   ======================================== */
.application-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.app-flow-step {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.app-flow-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.app-flow-step h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.app-flow-step p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.app-flow-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.app-flow-arrow svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

/* Evidence Callout Bar */
.evidence-callout {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: white;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.evidence-callout h4 {
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.evidence-callout p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

/* ========================================
   Story Card Enhancements
   ======================================== */

/* Story card SVG images */
.story-card-svg {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-card-svg svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Story card CTA — "Blank Canvas" inverted design */
.story-card-cta {
  position: relative;
  background: #191919;
  border: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.story-card-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.15), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Animated gradient border */
.cta-card-border {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1.5px;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--border-angle, 0deg),
      transparent 30%,
      #E91C24 50%,
      transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  animation: rotateBorder 4s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.story-card-cta:hover .cta-card-border {
  opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes rotateBorder {
  to {
    --border-angle: 360deg;
  }
}

@property --border-angle {
  syntax: "<angle>";
  initial-value: 0deg;
  inherits: false;
}

/* Cursor-following glow */
.cta-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.story-card-cta:hover .cta-card-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Dot pattern background */
.cta-card-dots {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Card body content */
.cta-card-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.cta-card-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #E91C24;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.cta-card-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #E91C24;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.4);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.7;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0);
  }
}

.cta-card-heading {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cta-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin: 0 0 auto;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-card-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0.35em;
  background: #E91C24;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, gap 0.3s ease;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.cta-card-btn:hover {
  background: #BB1219;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.cta-card-btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-card-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Story link */
.story-link {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--carleton-red);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.story-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Story metric (inline) */
.story-metric {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

/* Story card meta */
.story-card-meta {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

/* Badge type (B2B/B2C) */
.badge-type {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  color: var(--text-dark-tertiary);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ========================================
   Social Proof Band
   ======================================== */
.social-proof-band {
  text-align: center;
}

.social-proof-quote {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
}

.social-proof-quote .blockquote-lg {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.social-proof-quote cite {
  display: block;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--text-white-tertiary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.social-proof-quote cite strong {
  color: var(--text-white);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* ========================================
   Responsive: New Components (Tablet)
   ======================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ni-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .ni-photo-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ni-vision-statement {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .manifesto-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }

  .manifesto-headline {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .manifesto-brightspace-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .compare-compact {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .next-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Timeline card layout for application flow */
  .application-flow {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    margin: var(--space-6) 0;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Continuous timeline rail */
  .application-flow::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.9375rem;
    top: 1.5rem;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--carleton-red) 0%, rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.15) 100%);
    border-radius: 1px;
  }

  .app-flow-step {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    text-align: left;
    padding: var(--space-3) 0;
    position: relative;
  }

  .app-flow-number {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 1.875rem;
    height: 1.875rem;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-white);
    background: var(--carleton-red);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    position: absolute;
    left: -2rem;
    top: var(--space-3);
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--page-white), 0 0 0 4px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.15);
  }

  .app-flow-step h4 {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
    line-height: 1.875rem;
  }

  .app-flow-step p {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .app-flow-arrow {
    height: 0;
    width: 0;
    margin: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: none;
  }

  .app-flow-arrow svg {
    display: none;
  }

  .evidence-callout {
    padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  }

  /* Stories — horizontal scroll gallery */
  .stories-grid {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    margin-top: var(--space-6);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .stories-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .story-card {
    flex: 0 0 80vw;
    max-width: 320px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }

  .story-card-image {
    height: 140px;
  }

  .story-card-content {
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }

  .story-card-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  }

  .story-card-title {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  }

  .story-card-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .story-card-footer {
    padding-top: var(--space-3);
  }

  .story-card:hover {
    transform: none;
  }

  /* For 3-col numbered cards at tablet breakpoint */
  .section-cream .grid-3-col .numbered-card {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}

/* Small-screen application flow refinements */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .application-flow {
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
  }

  .application-flow::before {
    left: 0.75rem;
  }

  .app-flow-number {
    width: 1.5rem;
    height: 1.5rem;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    left: -1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #fff, 0 0 0 3px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.15);
  }

  .app-flow-step h4 {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    line-height: 1.5rem;
  }

  .app-flow-step p {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
  }

  .evidence-callout {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  }

  .evidence-callout h4 {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }

  .evidence-callout p {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
  }

  /* Prep dashboard 480px refinements */
  .prep-nav {
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
  }

  .prep-nav::before {
    left: 0.75rem;
  }

  .prep-nav-number {
    width: 1.5rem;
    height: 1.5rem;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    left: -1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--navy), 0 0 0 3px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.12);
  }

  .prep-nav-item.active .prep-nav-number {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--navy), 0 0 0 3px rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.3);
  }

  .prep-nav-item {
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  }

  .prep-nav-label {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
  }

  .prep-nav-count {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
  }

  .prep-panel {
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }

  .prep-panel h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }

  /* Hide effort badges on very small screens */
  .prep-effort-badge {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Stack response headers vertically */
  .prep-response-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-1);
  }

  /* Simplify form preview */
  .prep-form-field-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .prep-form-preview-body {
    padding: var(--space-3);
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }

  .prep-form-cta {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
  }

  /* Stories gallery 480px refinements */
  .story-card {
    flex: 0 0 85vw;
  }

  .story-card-image {
    height: 120px;
  }

  .story-card-content {
    padding: var(--space-3);
  }

  .story-card-title {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
}

/* ========================================
   Additional Utilities
   ======================================== */
.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.4em 1em;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

/* grid-3-col numbered card variant (merged section) */
.grid-3-col .numbered-card {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding: var(--space-4);
}



/* ── Focus Visible ── */
.cu-button:focus-visible,
.cu-nav__link:focus-visible,
.cu-site-title:focus-visible,
.faq-question:focus-visible,
.faq-tab:focus-visible,
.timeline-node:focus-visible,
.story-link:focus-visible,
.prep-nav-item:focus-visible,
.contact-email:focus-visible,
.banner-arrow:focus-visible,
.banner-dot:focus-visible,
.banner-read-story:focus-visible,
.modal-close:focus-visible,
.modal-media-pill:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--carleton-red);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ========================================
   Visual Annotations (Prerequisites)
   ======================================== */
.ni-annotation {
  background-color: var(--state-red-light, rgba(233, 28, 36, 0.1));
  border: 1px solid var(--state-red, #E91C24);
  color: var(--state-red-dark, #8A1015);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
}

/* Ensure annotations remain readable on dark container backgrounds */
.prep-panel .ni-annotation,
.section-dark .ni-annotation {
  color: #ff999f;
  /* Lighter red for contrast against dark grey/black */
}