/* ============================================================================
   SKILLZBOOK — marketing site styles
   Dark map-room identity. Single committed theme by design: every colour is
   painted explicitly so the page holds on any host ground.
   Tokens here are the site's own; the APP tokens live in css/tokens.css and
   css/skillzbook-skin.css. They agree on brand violet and ember.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ============================================================
   SKILLZBOOK CAREER NAVIGATOR — dark map-room identity
   Single committed theme: this is a brand site, not a document.
   Every colour is painted explicitly; nothing borrows the host.
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  color-scheme: dark;

  /* ground — violet-biased ink, never pure black */
  --ink:        #0B0713;
  --ink-2:      #100A1C;
  --surface:    #150C24;
  --surface-2:  #1C1130;
  --haze:       #2A1A40;
  --hairline:   rgba(168,70,255,.16);

  /* brand */
  --violet:     #A846FF;
  --violet-lo:  #6E1BC4;
  --violet-hi:  #C98CFF;

  /* the second voice — arrival, achievement, summit */
  --ember:      #FFB25C;
  --ember-lo:   #E0873A;

  /* type */
  --paper:      #F2EEF8;
  --mist:       #A99BC0;
  --faint:      #6E6087;

  --display: "Familjen Grotesk", "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --editorial: "Newsreader", Georgia, serif;
  --mono: "IBM Plex Mono", ui-monospace, "SF Mono", Menlo, monospace;

  --gut: clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
  --max: 1240px;
  --r: 18px;
  --zmask: url("../assets/z-mask.png");
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--paper);
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.6;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
button{ font:inherit; color:inherit; }
:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--ember); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:6px; }
::selection{ background:var(--violet); color:#0B0713; }

/* ---------- ambient map texture ---------- */
#terrain{
  position:fixed; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  z-index:0; opacity:.30; pointer-events:none;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(140% 100% at 50% 0%, #000 0%, #000 45%, transparent 88%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(140% 100% at 50% 0%, #000 0%, #000 45%, transparent 88%);
}
.aurora{
  position:fixed; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; border-radius:50%;
  filter:blur(90px); opacity:.5;
}
.aurora.a{ width:52vw; height:52vw; left:-14vw; top:-12vw;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(110,27,196,.75), transparent 68%); }
.aurora.b{ width:46vw; height:46vw; right:-14vw; top:22vh;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168,70,255,.42), transparent 68%); }

.shell{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.wrap{ width:min(100% - 2*var(--gut), var(--max)); margin-inline:auto; }

/* ---------- shared type ---------- */
.fact{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:8px 14px 8px 11px; border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid var(--hairline); background:rgba(28,17,48,.55);
  color:var(--paper); font-size:13.5px; letter-spacing:-.005em;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.fact svg{ width:14px; height:14px; flex:none; color:var(--ember); }
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--violet-hi);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:""; width:26px; height:1px; background:var(--violet); flex:none; opacity:.7;
}
h1,h2,h3{ text-wrap:balance; margin:0; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.028em; line-height:1.03; }
h2{ font-size:clamp(32px, 5vw, 58px); }
h3{ font-size:clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px); letter-spacing:-.02em; line-height:1.2; }
p{ margin:0; }
.lede{ color:var(--mist); font-size:clamp(16px,1.6vw,19px); line-height:1.65; max-width:62ch; }
.coord{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; color:var(--faint); text-transform:uppercase; }

section{ padding-block:clamp(72px, 8vw, 124px); position:relative; }
.head{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; max-width:720px; }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  --bg:var(--violet); --fg:#0B0713;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding:15px 26px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid transparent;
  background:var(--bg); color:var(--fg);
  font-weight:600; font-size:15.5px; letter-spacing:-.01em; cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1), box-shadow .35s, background .25s;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 rgba(168,70,255,0);
  will-change:transform;
}
.btn:hover{ box-shadow:0 14px 44px -12px rgba(168,70,255,.75); }
.btn .arw{ transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1); }
.btn:hover .arw{ transform:translateX(4px); }
.btn.ghost{ --bg:transparent; --fg:var(--paper); border-color:var(--hairline); backdrop-filter:blur(8px); }
.btn.ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--violet); box-shadow:none; background:rgba(168,70,255,.09); }
.btn.ember{ --bg:var(--ember); }
.btn.ember:hover{ box-shadow:0 14px 44px -12px rgba(255,178,92,.6); }

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
header.nav{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:60;
  padding:14px 0;
  transition:background .35s, backdrop-filter .35s, border-color .35s;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
header.nav .scrollbar{
  position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-1px; height:2px; width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet),var(--ember));
  box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(168,70,255,.7); transition:width .12s linear;
}
header.nav.stuck{
  background:rgba(11,7,19,.72); backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(1.3);
  border-bottom-color:var(--hairline);
}
.navrow{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; }
.brand img{ height:34px; width:auto; filter:brightness(1.12) drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(168,70,255,.35)); }
.navlinks{ display:flex; gap:30px; margin-left:auto; }
.navlinks a{
  font-size:15px; color:var(--mist); position:relative; padding-block:4px;
  transition:color .25s;
}
.navlinks a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:100%; bottom:0; height:1px;
  background:var(--violet); transition:right .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1);
}
.navlinks a:hover{ color:var(--paper); }
.navlinks a:hover::after{ right:0; }
.navcta{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; }
.navcta .btn{ padding:11px 20px; font-size:14.5px; }
.burger{ display:none; background:none; border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:10px; padding:9px 11px; cursor:pointer; }
.burger span{ display:block; width:18px; height:1.5px; background:var(--paper); border-radius:2px; }
.burger span+span{ margin-top:5px; }

/* =========================================================
   HERO — the Z is a route, and the route carries the people
   ========================================================= */
.hero{ padding-top:clamp(24px,7vw,80px); padding-bottom:clamp(60px,8vw,110px); overflow:hidden; }
.herogrid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.80fr) minmax(0,1.20fr);
  gap:clamp(32px,5vw,72px); align-items:center;
}
.herocopy{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:26px; }
.hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(46px, 7.4vw, 92px);
  letter-spacing:-.045em; line-height:.94;
}
/* words fly in on load, one after the other */
.hero h1 .w{
  display:inline-block; opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(.34em) rotateX(-55deg);
  transform-origin:50% 100%;
  animation:wordIn .95s cubic-bezier(.16,.9,.24,1) forwards;
}
@keyframes wordIn{ to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }
.hero h1 .plot{ position:relative; display:inline-block; color:var(--violet-hi); }
/* the underline is a route, not a rule — and it sits clear of the word */
.hero h1 .plot .swoosh{
  position:absolute; left:-2%; width:104%; top:100%; margin-top:-.10em;
  height:.26em; overflow:visible; pointer-events:none;
}
.hero h1 .plot .swoosh path{
  fill:none; stroke:url(#swooshGrad); stroke-width:7; stroke-linecap:round;
  stroke-dasharray:220; stroke-dashoffset:220;
  animation:swoosh 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1) 1.15s forwards;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(168,70,255,.55));
}
@keyframes swoosh{ to{ stroke-dashoffset:0; } }
.herobtns{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; }
.heromicro{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; align-items:center; }

/* --- the Z itself --- */
.zstage{ position:relative; }
.zstage{ perspective:1200px; margin-right:-1%; }
.ztilt{
  position:relative;
  transform:translate3d(var(--px,0px),var(--py,0px),0) rotateY(var(--ry,0deg)) rotateX(var(--rx,0deg));
  transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1);
  will-change:transform;
}
.zbox{
  position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:620/543;
  /* the logo Z leans 15deg clockwise — stand it upright */
  transform:rotate(-15deg) scale(.88);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 6px 90px rgba(168,70,255,.55));
  animation:zfloat 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes zfloat{
  0%,100%{ transform:rotate(-15deg)   scale(.88)  translateY(0); }
  50%    { transform:rotate(-14.1deg) scale(.888) translateY(-15px); }
}
.zglow{
  position:absolute; inset:-6%;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 55% at 50% 50%, rgba(168,70,255,.30), transparent 72%);
  filter:blur(24px);
}
/* photo/terrain collage, revealed only through the Z */
.zmask{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  -webkit-mask-image:var(--zmask); mask-image:var(--zmask);
  -webkit-mask-size:100% 100%;   mask-size:100% 100%;
  -webkit-mask-repeat:no-repeat; mask-repeat:no-repeat;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); grid-template-rows:repeat(2,1fr);
  background:var(--surface);
}
.zcell{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:var(--ink-2); }
.zcell canvas, .zcell img{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
}
.zcell img{ opacity:0; transition:opacity .8s ease; mix-blend-mode:luminosity; }
.zcell img.on{ opacity:.92; }
/* one continuous wash across all four panels — no cell seams */
.zwash{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(152deg, rgba(190,110,255,.62), rgba(130,45,220,.22) 50%, rgba(255,186,110,.46));
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
  -webkit-mask-image:var(--zmask); mask-image:var(--zmask);
  -webkit-mask-size:100% 100%; mask-size:100% 100%;
  -webkit-mask-repeat:no-repeat; mask-repeat:no-repeat;
}
/* the violet edge of the letterform, sitting under the collage */
/* crisp violet keyline of the letterform, sitting under the collage */
.zedge{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--violet-hi),var(--violet) 45%,var(--ember));
  -webkit-mask-image:var(--zmask); mask-image:var(--zmask);
  -webkit-mask-size:100% 100%; mask-size:100% 100%;
  -webkit-mask-repeat:no-repeat; mask-repeat:no-repeat;
  transform:scale(1.028); opacity:1;
}
/* waypoint pins along the route */
.pin{
  position:absolute; z-index:3; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--paper); white-space:nowrap;
  background:rgba(16,10,28,.72); border:1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding:7px 12px 7px 9px; border-radius:999px; backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(8px);
  animation:pinIn .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1) forwards;
}
@keyframes pinIn{ to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
.pin.p1{ animation:pinIn .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1) 1.1s forwards, bob 6s ease-in-out 2s infinite; }
.pin.p2{ animation:pinIn .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1) 1.35s forwards, bob 6.8s ease-in-out 2.4s infinite; }
.pin.p3{ animation:pinIn .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1) 1.6s forwards, bob 7.6s ease-in-out 2.8s infinite; }
@keyframes bob{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0); } 50%{ transform:translateY(-7px); } }
.pin i{ width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--ember); flex:none;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,178,92,.6); animation:ping 2.6s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes ping{ 0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,178,92,.55);} 70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 12px rgba(255,178,92,0);} 100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,178,92,0);} }
.pin.p1{ top:9%;   left:-2%; }
.pin.p2{ top:41%;  right:-1%; }
.pin.p3{ bottom:6%; left:26%; }

/* ---------- signal strip ---------- */
.signal{
  border-block:1px solid var(--hairline);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21,12,36,.6), rgba(11,7,19,0));
}
.signal .wrap{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:28px; padding-block:clamp(28px,4vw,44px); }
.stat .n{
  font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,46px); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.04em;
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; line-height:1;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--paper),var(--violet-hi));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
}
.stat .l{ margin-top:9px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--mist); line-height:1.4; }

/* =========================================================
   THE ROUTE — the Z's diagonal continues as the scroll spine
   ========================================================= */
.route{ position:relative; }
.routeline{
  position:absolute; left:0; top:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
}
.routeline svg{ width:100%; height:100%; overflow:visible; }
.routeline .base{ fill:none; stroke:var(--haze); stroke-width:2; stroke-linecap:round; }
.routeline .draw{
  fill:none; stroke:url(#routeGrad); stroke-width:3; stroke-linecap:round;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(168,70,255,.85));
}
.routeline .trav{ r:7; fill:var(--ember); filter:drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(255,178,92,.95)); }
.routeline .travhalo{ fill:rgba(255,178,92,.18); }
.legs{ position:relative; z-index:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:clamp(18px,2.6vw,38px); margin-top:clamp(40px,6vw,72px); }
.leg{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 240px minmax(0,1fr); align-items:center;
}
.leg .card{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(28,17,48,.86), rgba(16,10,28,.86));
  border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:clamp(20px,2.6vw,30px); backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:11px;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1), border-color .3s;
}
.leg.in .card{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.leg .card:hover{ border-color:rgba(168,70,255,.42); }
.leg .card p{ color:var(--mist); font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.55; }
.leg .node{
  width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:50%; flex:none; justify-self:center;
  display:grid; place-items:center; position:relative;
  background:var(--ink-2); border:1px solid var(--hairline);
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--violet-hi);
  transition:all .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1);
}
.leg.in .node{ background:var(--violet); color:#0B0713; border-color:var(--violet);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(168,70,255,.12), 0 0 34px rgba(168,70,255,.5); }
.leg:nth-child(even) .card{ grid-column:3; }
.leg:nth-child(even) .spacer{ grid-column:1; grid-row:1; }
.leg:nth-child(odd)  .card{ grid-column:1; text-align:right; align-items:flex-end; }
.leg:nth-child(odd)  .card .eyebrow{ flex-direction:row-reverse; }
.leg:nth-child(odd)  .card .eyebrow::before{ display:none; }
.leg:nth-child(odd)  .card .eyebrow::after{ content:""; width:26px; height:1px; background:var(--violet); opacity:.7; }
.leg .node{ grid-column:2; }
.leg:nth-child(odd)  .node{ transform:translateX(-76px); }
.leg:nth-child(even) .node{ transform:translateX(76px); }
.leg .tag{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ember); }

/* =========================================================
   READINESS — their real 5IR meter, hero-scaled
   ========================================================= */
.readiness{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(0,1.1fr); gap:clamp(30px,5vw,70px); align-items:center; }
.dial{ position:relative; display:grid; place-items:center; }
.dial svg{ width:min(340px,80vw); height:auto; transform:rotate(-90deg); }
.dial .track{ fill:none; stroke:var(--haze); stroke-width:10; }
.dial .val{ fill:none; stroke:url(#dialGrad); stroke-width:10; stroke-linecap:round;
  stroke-dasharray:534; stroke-dashoffset:534; transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(168,70,255,.6)); }
.dial .num{
  position:absolute; text-align:center;
}
.dial .num b{ display:inline-block; font-size:clamp(44px,6vw,66px); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.05em;
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; line-height:1; }
.dial .num b::after{ content:"%"; font-size:.5em; margin-left:.06em; color:var(--violet-hi); }
.dial .num span{ display:block; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--faint); }
.bars{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; }
.bar .top{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; font-size:15px; margin-bottom:7px; }
.bar .top em{ font-style:normal; font-family:var(--mono); font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--mist); }
.bar .rail{ height:8px; border-radius:99px; background:var(--haze); overflow:hidden; }
.bar .fill{ height:100%; border-radius:99px; width:0; transition:width 1.3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1); }
.bar.strong .fill{ background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet-lo),var(--violet-hi)); box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(168,70,255,.55); }
.bar.gap .fill{ background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ember-lo),var(--ember)); box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(255,178,92,.45); }
.barsplit{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:clamp(20px,3vw,40px); }
.barhead{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--faint); margin-bottom:14px; }
.note{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--faint); font-style:italic; font-family:var(--editorial); }

/* =========================================================
   TICKER — the map's road signs, always moving
   ========================================================= */
.ticker{
  border-block:1px solid var(--hairline); overflow:hidden;
  padding-block:18px; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21,12,36,.5), rgba(11,7,19,0));
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 9%, #000 91%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 9%, #000 91%, transparent);
}
.tick-track{ display:flex; width:max-content; animation:roll 42s linear infinite; }
.ticker:hover .tick-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.tick-track span{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; padding-inline:20px;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--mist); white-space:nowrap;
}
.tick-track span::after{ content:""; width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--violet); }
.tick-track span:nth-child(3n)::after{ background:var(--ember); }
@keyframes roll{ from{ transform:translate3d(0,0,0); } to{ transform:translate3d(-50%,0,0); } }

/* staggered card entrances */
.cards .pathcard, .instgrid .icard{
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px) scale(.985);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1),
             border-color .3s, box-shadow .45s;
}
.cards.in .pathcard, .instgrid.in .icard{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.pathcard .matchbar i{ width:0; transition:width 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1); }
.cards.in .pathcard .matchbar i{ width:var(--m); }
.rank{
  position:absolute; top:16px; right:18px;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; color:var(--faint);
}
.pathcard:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.008); }

/* =========================================================
   CAREER EXPLORER
   ========================================================= */
.chips{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:9px; margin-top:26px; }
.chip{
  border:1px solid var(--hairline); background:rgba(28,17,48,.5); color:var(--mist);
  padding:9px 17px; border-radius:999px; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .25s;
}
.chip:hover{ color:var(--paper); border-color:rgba(168,70,255,.45); }
.chip[aria-pressed="true"]{ background:var(--violet); border-color:var(--violet); color:#0B0713; font-weight:600; }
.cards{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(275px,1fr));
  gap:16px; margin-top:30px;
}
.pathcard{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(28,17,48,.9), rgba(16,10,28,.9));
  border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:var(--r); padding:22px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:13px; min-height:212px;
  transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1), border-color .3s, box-shadow .45s;
}
.pathcard::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; transition:opacity .45s;
  background:radial-gradient(420px 200px at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,0%), rgba(168,70,255,.20), transparent 70%);
}
.pathcard:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:rgba(168,70,255,.45);
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px -30px rgba(168,70,255,.7); }
.pathcard:hover::before{ opacity:1; }
.pathcard.hide{ display:none; }
.pathcard .rel{ position:relative; z-index:1; display:contents; }
.pathcard .sector{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--violet-hi); }
.pathcard h3{ font-size:20px; }
.pathcard .meta{ margin-top:auto; display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:baseline; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.pathcard .band{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13.5px; color:var(--paper); font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }
.pathcard .growth{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ember); font-family:var(--mono); letter-spacing:.04em; }
.pathcard .skills{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; }
.pathcard .sk{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--mist); border:1px solid var(--hairline); padding:3px 9px; border-radius:99px; }
.matchbar{ position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; height:3px; background:var(--haze); }
.matchbar i{ display:block; height:100%; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet),var(--ember)); }

/* =========================================================
   INSTITUTIONS
   ========================================================= */
.inst{ background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21,12,36,.75), rgba(11,7,19,0)); border-block:1px solid var(--hairline); }
.instgrid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; margin-top:38px; }
.icard{
  border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:var(--r); padding:26px;
  background:rgba(16,10,28,.6); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px;
}
.icard .k{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ember); }
.icard p{ color:var(--mist); font-size:15px; line-height:1.55; }

/* =========================================================
   CTA + FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.finale{ text-align:center; }
.finale .inner{
  position:relative; border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:28px;
  padding:clamp(40px,6vw,76px) clamp(24px,5vw,64px); overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(35,20,60,.9), rgba(13,8,22,.95));
}
.finale .inner::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%; width:150%; aspect-ratio:1;
  translate:-50% -50%;
  background:conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent, rgba(168,70,255,.34), transparent 42%,
             rgba(255,178,92,.20), transparent 72%, rgba(168,70,255,.30), transparent);
  animation:sweep 26s linear infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes sweep{ to{ rotate:360deg; } }
.finale .rel{ position:relative; z-index:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:24px; }
.finale h2{ max-width:16ch; }
.signup{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; width:min(520px,100%); }
.signup input{
  flex:1 1 240px; padding:15px 20px; border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(11,7,19,.7); border:1px solid var(--hairline); color:var(--paper);
  font:inherit; font-size:15.5px; transition:border-color .25s;
}
.signup input::placeholder{ color:var(--faint); }
.signup input:focus{ border-color:var(--violet); outline:none; }
.formnote{ font-size:13px; color:var(--faint); }
.formnote.done{ color:var(--ember); }

footer{ border-top:1px solid var(--hairline); padding-block:52px 40px; background:var(--ink-2); }
.footgrid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr repeat(3,1fr); gap:34px; }
.footgrid img{ height:26px; width:auto; margin-bottom:14px; }
.footgrid h4{ margin:0 0 14px; font-size:12px; font-family:var(--mono); letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--faint); font-weight:500; }
.footgrid ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.footgrid a{ color:var(--mist); font-size:14.5px; transition:color .2s; }
.footgrid a:hover{ color:var(--violet-hi); }
.footbase{ margin-top:44px; padding-top:22px; border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* ---------- reveal ---------- */
.rv{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px);
  transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1); }
.rv.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .herogrid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .zstage{ order:-1; width:min(540px,94%); margin-inline:auto; margin-right:auto; }
  .readiness{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .instgrid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .signal .wrap{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footgrid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .navlinks{ display:none; }
  .burger{ display:block; margin-left:auto; }
  .navcta .btn.ghost{ display:none; }
  .leg{ grid-template-columns:auto minmax(0,1fr) !important; gap:18px; }
  .leg .node{ grid-column:1 !important; grid-row:1; width:46px; height:46px; transform:none !important; }
  .leg .card{ grid-column:2 !important; text-align:left !important; align-items:flex-start !important; }
  .leg:nth-child(odd) .card .eyebrow{ flex-direction:row; }
  .leg:nth-child(odd) .card .eyebrow::after{ display:none; }
  .leg:nth-child(odd) .card .eyebrow::before{ display:block; }
  .leg .spacer{ display:none; }
}
@media (max-width:620px){
  .navcta .btn{ padding:10px 15px; font-size:13.5px; white-space:nowrap; }
  .navcta .btn .arw{ display:none; }
  .brand img{ height:26px; }
  .barsplit{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .pin.p1,.pin.p2{ display:none; }
  .footgrid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{ animation-duration:.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important;
    transition-duration:.01ms !important; }
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  .rv,.leg .card,.hero h1 .w,.cards .pathcard,.instgrid .icard,.pin{
    opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; }
  #terrain,.aurora,.tick-track{ animation:none !important; }
  .zbox{ animation:none !important; transform:rotate(-15deg) scale(.88) !important; }
  .hero h1 .plot .swoosh path{ stroke-dashoffset:0 !important; animation:none !important; }
}