@font-face{font-family:'Advercase';src:url('../assets/fonts/Advercase.woff2') format('woff2'),url('../assets/fonts/Advercase.otf') format('opentype');font-display:swap}
/* ==========================================================================
   Trafy — Design Tokens
   ========================================================================== */
:root{
  /* Light pastel theme: white canvas, ink text, baby pink brand with teal,
     butter yellow and pastel green as coordinating colours. Pastels are for
     fills and glows only; every pastel has a "strong" partner that passes
     WCAG AA (4.5:1) on white for text, icons and focus states. */
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --ink:#1F1A24;

  --pink:#F8C8DC;          /* baby pink, primary brand fill */
  --pink-soft:#FDEEF4;
  --pink-mid:#F29CBF;
  --pink-strong:#B43F76;   /* 5.4:1 on white, 4.6:1 on pink tints */
  --pink-deep:#A83A6B;
  --teal:#BDE7E1;
  --teal-soft:#EAF7F4;
  --teal-strong:#0F6B63;
  --butter:#FBEFA8;
  --butter-soft:#FEF9DF;
  --butter-strong:#735800;
  --mint:#C9EBC4;
  --mint-soft:#EEF8EC;
  --mint-strong:#1E7043;
  --error:#B42352;

  --bg:#FFFFFF;
  --bg-alt:#FFF7FA;
  --surface:#FDF8FA;
  --surface-2:#F7EEF3;
  --border:#F0E3EA;
  --border-strong:#E3CFDA;
  --text:#1F1A24;
  --text-dim:#4E4656;
  --text-faint:#6B6474;

  /* Legacy names, re-pointed to the pastel palette */
  --violet:var(--pink-strong);
  --violet-light:var(--pink-strong);
  --blue:var(--teal-strong);
  --green:var(--mint-strong);
  --amber:var(--butter-strong);

  --ribbon-green:#C9EBC4;
  --ribbon-gold:#F7E27E;
  --ribbon-orange:#F6B3CF;

  --grad-text:linear-gradient(90deg,#B43F76,#0F6B63);
  --grad-brand:linear-gradient(135deg,#F8C8DC 0%,#FBEFA8 100%);
  --grad-surface:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(248,200,220,.35),rgba(189,231,225,.22) 60%);
  --glass-blur:blur(20px);

  --radius-sm:10px;
  --radius-md:16px;
  --radius-lg:24px;
  --radius-xl:32px;

  --shadow-md:0 16px 40px -18px rgba(70,30,55,.18);
  --shadow-lg:0 30px 70px -28px rgba(70,30,55,.24);
  --shadow-glow:0 0 0 1px rgba(194,71,126,.16), 0 14px 34px -14px rgba(242,156,191,.75);

  /* Manrope: modern, friendly geometric sans for headings and body */
  --ff-heading:'Manrope',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;
  --ff-body:'Manrope',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;

  --ease:cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.28,1);
  --container:1240px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reset & Base
   ========================================================================== */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ html{scroll-behavior:auto} }

body{
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--ff-body);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.5;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}

img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
ul,ol{list-style:none}
button{font:inherit;background:none;border:0;color:inherit}
svg{display:block}

h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.08}

.section-inner{max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px}

:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--violet-light);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px}

/* Anchor targets land below the fixed nav instead of hiding behind it */
section[id]{scroll-margin-top:88px}
@media (max-width:860px){ section[id]{scroll-margin-top:74px} }

/* Glass-morphism card treatment, applied consistently site-wide */
.t-card,.apply__urgency,.apply__form{
  backdrop-filter:var(--glass-blur);-webkit-backdrop-filter:var(--glass-blur);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Utility
   ========================================================================== */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--violet-light);margin-bottom:12px;
}
.eyebrow--light{color:var(--pink-strong)}
.eyebrow--center{justify-content:center;width:100%}

.section-title{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);margin-bottom:12px}
.section-title--center{text-align:center;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.section-title--sm{font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,28px);margin-bottom:0}

.link-arrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:var(--text);
  transition:gap .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease);
}
.link-arrow span{transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.link-arrow:hover{color:var(--violet-light)}
.link-arrow:hover span{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* Buttons */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease), opacity .25s var(--ease);
}
.btn:active{transform:scale(.97)}
.btn--sm{padding:9px 18px;font-size:13.5px}
.btn--md{padding:12px 24px;font-size:14.5px}
.btn--lg{padding:16px 30px;font-size:16px}

.btn--primary{background:var(--grad-brand);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid rgba(194,71,126,.18);box-shadow:var(--shadow-glow)}
.btn--primary:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#F6B3CF 0%,#F9E58A 100%);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(194,71,126,.28), 0 20px 44px -16px rgba(242,156,191,.9);transform:translateY(-1px)}

.btn--ghost{background:rgba(31,26,36,.035);color:var(--text);border:1px solid var(--border-strong)}
.btn--ghost:hover{background:var(--pink-soft);border-color:var(--pink-mid)}

.btn--outline{background:transparent;color:var(--text);border:1.5px solid var(--border-strong)}
.btn--outline:hover{border-color:var(--violet-light);color:var(--violet-light)}

/* Scroll reveal (JS toggles .is-visible) */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease)}
.reveal.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Nav
   ========================================================================== */
.nav{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;
  padding:10px 0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  transition:padding .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.is-scrolled{
  padding:8px 0;
  border-bottom-color:var(--border);
}
.nav__inner{
  max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:32px;
}
.nav__logo{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  margin-right:auto;
}
.nav__logo-img{height:28px;width:auto;display:block}
.footer__logo .nav__logo-img{height:32px}

.nav__links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:30px}
.nav__links a{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-dim);transition:color .2s var(--ease)}
.nav__links a:hover{color:var(--text)}

.nav__cta{flex-shrink:0}
.nav__actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-shrink:0}
.nav__login{flex-shrink:0}

.nav__toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;width:26px;cursor:pointer}
.nav__toggle span{height:2px;background:var(--text);border-radius:2px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease), opacity .25s var(--ease)}

.nav__mobile{
  display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;
  max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px;
  max-height:0;overflow:hidden;opacity:0;
  transition:max-height .35s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease), padding .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav__mobile a{padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-dim);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.nav__mobile .btn{margin-top:16px;width:100%}
.nav__mobile.is-open{max-height:420px;opacity:1;padding-bottom:20px}

@media (max-width:860px){
  .nav__links{display:none}
  .nav__actions{display:none}
  .nav__toggle{display:flex}
  .nav__mobile{display:flex}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Expand sequence wrapper (Hero -> Funding scroll-morph)
   ========================================================================== */
.expand-pin{position:relative;height:100vh;overflow:hidden;background:var(--bg)}

.morph-image{
  display:none;
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index:5;
  pointer-events:none;
  will-change:transform,width,height,top,left;
}
.morph-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .expand-pin{height:auto;position:static;overflow:visible}
  .morph-image{display:none}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   01. Hero
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  display:flex;align-items:center;
}
.hero__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background:#fff}
.hero__glow{
  position:absolute;left:-10%;top:-10%;width:60%;height:60%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(248,200,220,.75),transparent 70%);
  filter:blur(40px);
}
.hero__glow--teal{
  left:auto;top:auto;right:-8%;bottom:-12%;width:55%;height:65%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(189,231,225,.7),transparent 70%);
}

.hero__grid{
  position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;
}

.hero__left{max-width:560px}
.hero__title{font-size:clamp(44px,6.4vw,84px);letter-spacing:-.04em;color:var(--text);margin-bottom:18px}
.hero__subhead{font-size:clamp(15px,1.4vw,17.5px);color:var(--text-dim);max-width:480px;margin-bottom:24px}
.hero__actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:14px}

.hero__urgency{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-bottom:22px;
  font-size:13px;color:var(--text-dim);
}
.hero__urgency-dot{
  width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green);flex-shrink:0;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(35,122,75,.2);
  animation:pulse-dot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot{0%,100%{opacity:1}50%{opacity:.4}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .hero__urgency-dot{animation:none} }
.hero__urgency strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:700}

.hero__meta{display:flex;gap:34px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero__meta-item{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
.hero__meta-item strong{font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:24px;color:var(--text)}
.hero__meta-item span{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text-dim)}

.hero__right{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;gap:40px}

/* Video card: the hero video plays at full colour on the right */
.hero__media{position:relative;width:100%}
.hero__media::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:-28px -24px -36px -24px;z-index:-1;border-radius:48px;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 70% at 70% 30%,rgba(248,200,220,.85),transparent 70%),
             radial-gradient(55% 60% at 25% 85%,rgba(251,239,168,.75),transparent 70%);
  filter:blur(26px);
}
.hero__video{
  display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/10;max-height:66vh;object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:28px;border:6px solid #fff;
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(70,30,55,.35),0 0 0 1px var(--border);
  background:var(--surface-2);
}

/* Picture-in-picture card overlapping the video; it expands on scroll */
.hero__pip{
  position:absolute;left:-34px;bottom:-30px;z-index:2;
  padding:8px 8px 10px;border-radius:20px;background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero__thumb{
  width:200px;height:132px;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.hero__thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.hero__pip:hover .hero__thumb{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.hero__pip-label{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;margin:9px 4px 0;
  font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text);
}
.hero__pip-dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--pink-strong);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--pink)}
@media (min-width:901px) and (max-width:1200px){
  .hero__pip{left:-22px;bottom:-26px}
  .hero__thumb{width:150px;height:100px}
}

.hero__scroll-cue{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text-dim);
  margin-top:8px;
}
.hero__scroll-arrow{display:inline-block;animation:bob 1.8s ease-in-out infinite}
/* The video card extends into the right page margin on wide screens (text stays aligned with the nav) */
@media (min-width:901px){ .hero__media{width:calc(100% + clamp(0px,(100vw - var(--container)) / 2,110px))} .hero__right{align-items:flex-start} .hero__scroll-cue{align-self:flex-end} }

/* Floating highlights around the video (parallax set by js/hero-float.js) */
.hero__float,.hero__bubble{
  position:absolute;z-index:3;translate:var(--px,0) var(--py,0);
  transition:translate .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),box-shadow .3s var(--ease),scale .3s var(--ease);
  animation:hero-bob 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__float{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:9px 14px 9px 9px;border-radius:16px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.95);box-shadow:0 18px 38px -20px rgba(70,30,55,.45);color:var(--text);
}
.hero__float:hover{scale:1.06;box-shadow:0 24px 46px -18px rgba(180,63,118,.5)}
.hero__float:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--pink-mid);outline-offset:3px}
.hero__float-icon{
  --chip:var(--pink);--ink:var(--pink-deep);
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:11px;color:var(--ink);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,var(--chip));box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 #fff,0 6px 14px -8px rgba(70,30,55,.4);
}
.hero__float-icon svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.hero__float-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.15}
.hero__float-text strong{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:15px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.hero__float-text small{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-dim)}
.hero__float--ctc{top:-24px;right:-22px;animation-delay:-1s}
.hero__float--vc{right:-34px;bottom:18%;animation-delay:-2.6s}
.hero__float--vc .hero__float-icon{--chip:var(--teal);--ink:var(--teal-strong)}
.hero__float--iitm{left:-46px;top:16%;animation-delay:-3.8s}
.hero__float--iitm .hero__float-icon{--chip:var(--butter);--ink:var(--butter-strong)}
.hero__bubble{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:15px;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,var(--chip,var(--mint)));color:var(--ink,var(--mint-strong));
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 #fff,0 14px 28px -16px rgba(70,30,55,.5);
}
.hero__bubble svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.hero__bubble--rocket{top:-30px;left:30%;--chip:var(--mint);--ink:var(--mint-strong);animation-duration:6s}
.hero__bubble--spark{bottom:-24px;right:26%;--chip:var(--pink);--ink:var(--pink-deep);width:40px;height:40px;animation-duration:4.4s;animation-delay:-1.5s}
@keyframes hero-bob{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-9px) rotate(-1.5deg)}}
@media (max-width:1200px){ .hero__float--iitm{left:-20px} .hero__float--vc{right:-16px} }
@media (max-width:900px){ .hero__float,.hero__bubble{display:none} }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .hero__float,.hero__bubble{animation:none;transition:none} }

@keyframes bob{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(6px)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .hero__scroll-arrow{animation:none} }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero{position:relative;height:auto;min-height:100vh;padding:130px 0 76px}
  .hero__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .hero__right{align-items:stretch;width:100%;gap:52px}
  .hero__media{max-width:none}
  .hero__video{max-height:none;border-radius:22px;border-width:4px}
  .hero__pip{left:14px;bottom:-34px;padding:6px 6px 8px;border-radius:16px}
  .hero__thumb{width:138px;height:92px;border-radius:11px}
  .hero__scroll-cue{display:none}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero__actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .hero__meta{gap:22px}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   02. Seek Funding / Scale / Acquire
   ========================================================================== */
.funding{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  display:flex;align-items:center;
  opacity:0;background:var(--bg-alt);
}
.funding__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;overflow:hidden}
.funding__scrim{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(255,255,255,.35) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.7) 55%,rgba(255,255,255,.9) 100%);
}
.funding__grid{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  width:100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:44px;align-items:center;
}
.funding__left{
  position:relative;height:min(72vh,620px);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;background:var(--surface);
}
.funding__left img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:0;
}

.funding__right{max-width:520px}
.funding__title{
  margin-bottom:16px;font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,48px);line-height:1.15;
}

/* Highlighter: animated marker-highlight / underline wipe behind key words */
.hl{position:relative;display:inline-block}
.hl--highlight::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:-.14em;right:-.14em;top:10%;bottom:6%;z-index:-1;
  border-radius:5px;transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  animation:hl-wipe-x .6s var(--ease) 1.3s forwards;
}
.hl--violet::before{background:rgba(194,71,126,.3)}
.hl--underline{padding-bottom:.16em}
.hl--underline::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:3px;border-radius:2px;
  background:currentColor;transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  animation:hl-wipe-x .5s var(--ease) 1.6s forwards;
}
@keyframes hl-wipe-x{to{transform:scaleX(1)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hl--highlight::before,.hl--underline::after{animation:none;transform:scaleX(1)}
}

/* Accent words: italic serif + a hand-drawn squiggle underline, per word */
.accent-word{
  font-family:'Advercase','Instrument Serif',serif;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;
  color:var(--text);position:relative;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:.14em;
}
.accent-word::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:1%;right:1%;bottom:-.06em;height:.2em;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:100% 100%;background-position:center;
}
.accent-word--gold::after{background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 16' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M2 9 Q16 2 30 9 T58 9 T86 9 L98 5' stroke='%23EFCF4A' stroke-width='3' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.accent-word--green::after{background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 16' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M2 9 Q16 2 30 9 T58 9 T86 9 L98 5' stroke='%2381C98A' stroke-width='3' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.accent-word--orange::after{background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 16' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M2 9 Q16 2 30 9 T58 9 T86 9 L98 5' stroke='%23F29CBF' stroke-width='3' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.accent-word--violet::after{background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 16' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M2 9 Q16 2 30 9 T58 9 T86 9 L98 5' stroke='%23E07AA8' stroke-width='3' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}

.funding__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:16px;margin-bottom:20px}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .funding{position:relative;opacity:1;height:auto;padding:48px 0}
  .funding__bg{display:none}
  .funding__scrim{display:none}
  .funding__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
  .funding__left{display:none}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Generic section rhythm
   ========================================================================== */
section:not(.hero):not(.funding){padding:68px 0}
@media (max-width:900px){ section:not(.hero):not(.funding){padding:48px 0} }
/* Page headers: clear space below the fixed nav (beats the generic section padding above) */
section:not(.hero):is(.c26-hero,.journal-head,.legal-head,.ts-hero,.ei-hero){padding-top:150px}
@media (max-width:900px){ section:not(.hero):is(.c26-hero,.journal-head,.legal-head,.ts-hero,.ei-hero){padding-top:112px} }

/* ==========================================================================
   03. Why Trafy — Bento (Masters Union-style glass cards + ribbon accents)
   ========================================================================== */
.why{background:var(--bg)}

/* ---- Outcomes bento ----
   Charts: a self-drawing VC line, an APAC/EU/US share bar, 7 rising startup steps
   and a grant odometer. Base styles are the finished state; js/outcomes.js adds .bx--js
   (start state) and .is-play per card to animate, and replays a card's chart on
   hover. Without JS or with reduced motion everything shows complete. */
.bx{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:36px;
  grid-template-rows:minmax(240px,auto) minmax(240px,auto);
  grid-template-areas:
    "ctc vc placed startups"
    "ctc grants grants startups";
}
.bx__cell{
  --tint:var(--pink-soft);--strong:var(--pink-strong);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;
  padding:22px;border-radius:26px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  background:linear-gradient(165deg,var(--tint) 0%,#fff 70%);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 #fff inset,0 18px 40px -28px rgba(70,30,55,.32);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),opacity .7s var(--ease);
}
.bx__cell[data-tone="teal"]   {--tint:var(--teal-soft);  --strong:var(--teal-strong)}
.bx__cell[data-tone="butter"] {--tint:var(--butter-soft);--strong:var(--butter-strong)}
.bx__cell[data-tone="mint"]   {--tint:var(--mint-soft);  --strong:var(--mint-strong)}
.bx__cell[data-tone="sunrise"]{--strong:var(--pink-strong);background:linear-gradient(115deg,var(--pink-soft) 0%,#fff 48%,var(--butter-soft) 100%)}
.bx__cell:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 1px 0 #fff inset,0 30px 60px -30px rgba(180,63,118,.4)}
.bx__cell--ctc{grid-area:ctc}
.bx__cell--vc{grid-area:vc}
.bx__cell--placed{grid-area:placed}
.bx__cell--startups{grid-area:startups}
.bx__cell--grants{grid-area:grants;flex-direction:row;align-items:stretch;gap:22px}

.bx__head{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.bx__num{
  font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(32px,3.2vw,48px);
  letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1;color:var(--text);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}
.bx__label{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px}
.bx__label strong{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--text)}
.bx__label small{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-dim);line-height:1.35}

/* Photos */
.bx__photo{position:relative;margin-top:auto;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -20px rgba(70,30,55,.5)}
.bx__photo img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s var(--ease)}
.bx__cell--ctc .bx__photo{flex:1;min-height:200px}
.bx__cell--startups .bx__photo{aspect-ratio:4/3}
.bx__cell:hover .bx__photo img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.bx__photo--contain{flex:1;min-width:0;margin-top:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,.75);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:8px}
.bx__photo--contain img{object-fit:contain;border-radius:10px}

/* VC: line that draws itself and ends on a tooltip */
.bx__line{position:relative;margin-top:auto;height:96px}
.bx__line svg{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible}
.bx__area{fill:url(#bxArea)}
.bx__stroke{fill:none;stroke:var(--teal-strong);stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round}
.bx__end{position:absolute;right:-5px;top:calc(6.6% - 6px);width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:3px solid var(--teal-strong)}
.bx__tip{
  position:absolute;right:0;top:-30px;padding:4px 9px;border-radius:8px;
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;
}

/* Placements: segmented share bar */
.bx__share{margin-top:auto}
.bx__bar{display:flex;gap:4px;height:28px}
.bx__seg{display:block;height:100%;border-radius:8px;width:var(--w)}
.bx__seg--a,.bx__key--a{background:#8FD3A0}
.bx__seg--b,.bx__key--b{background:#7FCFC4}
.bx__seg--c,.bx__key--c{background:#F2D35B}
.bx__keys{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;margin-top:12px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text)}
.bx__keys li{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
.bx__keys li:nth-child(2){align-items:center}
.bx__keys li:last-child{align-items:flex-end}
.bx__keys small{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-dim)}
.bx__key{display:inline-block;width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;margin-right:6px}

/* Startups: 7 rising steps */
.bx__steps{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;gap:6px;height:84px}
.bx__steps i{flex:1;height:var(--h);border-radius:8px 8px 4px 4px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#8FD3A0,var(--mint));transform-origin:bottom}

/* Grants: odometer */
.bx__cell--grants .bx__head{flex:0 0 auto;max-width:220px}
.bx__odo{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;margin-top:auto;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:12px;
  background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--border);
  font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:800;font-size:17px;color:var(--text);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}
.bx__digit{display:inline-flex;flex-direction:column;height:1.25em;line-height:1.25em;overflow:hidden}
.bx__digit i{font-style:normal;display:block;height:1.25em;transform:translateY(calc(var(--n) * -100%))}
.bx__sep{font-weight:800}

/* ---- Animated start states (only once JS has run) ---- */
.bx--js .bx__cell{opacity:0;transform:translateY(34px)}
.bx--js .bx__cell.is-in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.bx--js .bx__cell.is-in:hover{transform:translateY(-5px)}
.bx--js .bx__digit i{transform:translateY(0)}
.bx--js .bx__stroke{stroke-dasharray:100;stroke-dashoffset:100}
.bx--js .bx__area,.bx--js .bx__tip,.bx--js .bx__end{opacity:0}
.bx--js .bx__seg{width:0}
.bx--js .bx__keys li{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px)}
.bx--js .bx__steps i{transform:scaleY(0)}
.bx--js .bx__photo img{transform:scale(1.14)}

.bx__cell.is-play .bx__stroke{stroke-dasharray:100;animation:bx-draw 1.6s cubic-bezier(.6,0,.2,1) both}
.bx__cell.is-play .bx__area{animation:bx-fade .8s .9s both}
.bx__cell.is-play .bx__end{animation:bx-pop .45s 1.45s both}
.bx__cell.is-play .bx__tip{animation:bx-pop .45s 1.65s both}
.bx__cell.is-play .bx__seg{animation:bx-grow 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both}
.bx__cell.is-play .bx__seg--b{animation-delay:.25s}
.bx__cell.is-play .bx__seg--c{animation-delay:.5s}
.bx__cell.is-play .bx__keys li{animation:bx-up .5s var(--ease) both}
.bx__cell.is-play .bx__keys li:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.5s}
.bx__cell.is-play .bx__keys li:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.75s}
.bx__cell.is-play .bx__keys li:nth-child(3){animation-delay:1s}
.bx__cell.is-play .bx__steps i{animation:bx-rise .7s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1) calc(var(--d) * 100ms + .15s) both}
.bx__cell.is-play .bx__digit i{animation:bx-roll 1.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) calc(var(--d) * 70ms + .2s) both}
.bx__cell.is-play .bx__photo img{animation:bx-zoom 1.8s var(--ease) both}
.bx__cell.is-play:hover .bx__photo img{transform:scale(1.05)}

@keyframes bx-draw{from{stroke-dashoffset:100}to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
@keyframes bx-fade{from{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}
@keyframes bx-pop{from{opacity:0;transform:scale(.6)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@keyframes bx-grow{from{width:0}to{width:var(--w)}}
@keyframes bx-up{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@keyframes bx-rise{from{transform:scaleY(0)}to{transform:scaleY(1)}}
@keyframes bx-roll{from{transform:translateY(0)}to{transform:translateY(calc(var(--n) * -100%))}}
@keyframes bx-zoom{from{transform:scale(1.14)}to{transform:scale(1)}}

@media (max-width:1000px){
  .bx{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);grid-template-rows:auto;
    grid-template-areas:"vc placed" "ctc startups" "grants grants";
  }
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .bx{grid-template-columns:1fr;grid-template-areas:"ctc" "vc" "placed" "startups" "grants"}
  .bx__cell--grants{flex-direction:column}
  .bx__cell--grants .bx__head{max-width:none}
  .bx__photo--contain{min-height:180px}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .bx__cell,.bx__photo img{transition:none}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   04. Articles — small horizontal carousel, light cards on dark section
   ========================================================================== */
.news{background:var(--bg-alt);padding:40px 0 !important}
.news__head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px}

.news__tabs{display:flex;gap:8px}
.news__tab{
  padding:9px 18px;border-radius:999px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--text-dim);border:1px solid transparent;
}
.news__tab--active{background:var(--pink);color:var(--ink)}

.news__head-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px}
.news__nav{display:flex;gap:8px}
.news__nav-btn{
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--text-dim);cursor:pointer;
  transition:border-color .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease), background .2s var(--ease);
}
.news__nav-btn:hover{color:var(--text);border-color:var(--violet-light);background:rgba(194,71,126,.08)}
.news__nav-btn svg{width:18px;height:18px}

.news__grid{
  display:flex;gap:20px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
  padding-bottom:4px;margin:0 -32px;padding-left:32px;padding-right:32px;
  scrollbar-width:none;
}
.news__grid::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}

.news__card{
  scroll-snap-align:start;flex:0 0 auto;width:340px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;border-radius:var(--radius-md);overflow:hidden;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.news__card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.news__card-media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;background:#000}
.news__card-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
/* This graphic's own content runs edge-to-edge (logo top-left, badges along
   the bottom) — crop it at its native ratio instead of the card's 16/10 so
   nothing gets sliced off. */
.news__card-media:has(img[src*="ei-first-in-world"]){aspect-ratio:3/2}

.news__card-body{padding:18px 20px 22px}
.news__card-tags{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-bottom:14px}
.news__card-tag{
  padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;
  background:rgba(10,10,10,.06);color:#0a0a0a;
}
.news__card-tag--dark{background:#0a0a0a;color:#fff}
.news__card-body h3{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:17px;line-height:1.3;color:#0a0a0a;margin-bottom:14px}
.news__card-link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#0a0a0a;
  padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid rgba(10,10,10,.1);width:100%;
}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .news__card{width:280px}
  .news__nav{display:none}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   05. Our Next Cohort
   ========================================================================== */
.cohort{background:var(--bg)}

.cohort-card{
  max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.cohort-card__media{aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden}
.cohort-card__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}

.cohort-card__body{padding:32px}
.cohort-card__title{font-size:clamp(22px,2.8vw,30px);margin-bottom:12px}
.cohort-card__title strong{color:var(--violet-light)}
.cohort-card__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:28px;max-width:560px}

.cohort-card__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px 20px;
  padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--border);margin-bottom:28px;
}
.cohort-card__item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px}
.cohort-card__icon{
  flex-shrink:0;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--violet-light);
  background:rgba(194,71,126,.12);border:1px solid rgba(194,71,126,.25);
}
.cohort-card__icon svg{width:19px;height:19px}
.cohort-card__item h4{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:4px}
.cohort-card__item p{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45}

.cohort-card__cta{display:flex;justify-content:center}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .cohort-card__body{padding:24px}
  .cohort-card__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   06. Learn practically by building
   ========================================================================== */
.practice{background:var(--bg-alt);position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:0 !important}

/* Image bleeds to fill the entire right half of the section, edge to edge */
.practice__media{position:absolute;inset:0;left:52%;z-index:0}
.practice__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top}
.practice__media-scrim{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--bg-alt) 0%,transparent 14%);
}

.practice__inner{position:relative;z-index:1;padding-top:68px;padding-bottom:68px}
.practice__left{max-width:480px}

.practice__title{font-size:clamp(26px,3.2vw,38px);margin-bottom:16px;line-height:1.25}
.practice__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:16px;margin-bottom:26px}
.practice__copy strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:700}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .practice{padding:0 !important}
  .practice__media{position:relative;inset:auto;left:auto;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/10}
  .practice__media-scrim{background:linear-gradient(0deg,var(--bg-alt) 0%,transparent 20%)}
  .practice__inner{padding-top:40px;padding-bottom:48px}
  .practice__left{max-width:none}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   07. Program Timeline
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline{background:var(--bg)}
.timeline__intro{text-align:center;color:var(--text-dim);max-width:480px;margin:0 auto 32px}

/* ---- Program timeline: scroll-driven journey ----
   js/journey.js maps scroll progress to --row (common steps), --fork (branch
   draw) and --trk (each path line), and lights stations as the runner passes.
   Default values show everything complete (no JS / reduced motion). */
.journey{--row:1;--fork:1;--trk:1;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto}

.journey__start{
  position:relative;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:26px 28px 30px;border-radius:28px;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--pink-soft) 0%,#fff 50%,var(--butter-soft) 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.95);box-shadow:0 24px 50px -32px rgba(70,30,55,.35);text-align:center;
}
.journey__badge{
  display:inline-block;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px;background:#fff;
  font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--pink-deep);
}
.journey__title{font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,26px);margin:12px 0 26px}
.journey__row{position:relative;z-index:1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:12px}
.journey__stop{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-dim);transition:color .4s var(--ease)}
.journey__node{
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font-style:normal;
  font-weight:800;font-size:15px;color:var(--text-faint);background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--border-strong);transition:all .45s var(--ease);
}
.journey__stop.is-lit{color:var(--text)}
.journey__stop.is-lit .journey__node{
  color:var(--ink);background:var(--grad-brand);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px #fff,0 10px 22px -8px rgba(242,156,191,.9);transform:scale(1.08);
}
/* rail behind the four nodes, filled by --row */
.journey__row::before,.journey__row::after{content:'';position:absolute;z-index:-1;left:12.5%;top:18px;height:4px;border-radius:4px}
.journey__row::before{right:12.5%;background:rgba(31,26,36,.07)}
.journey__row::after{width:calc(75% * var(--row));background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--pink-mid),#F2D35B)}

/* fork */
.journey__fork{display:block;width:100%;max-width:640px;height:64px;margin:0 auto;overflow:visible}
.journey__branch-bg,.journey__branch{fill:none;stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round}
.journey__branch-bg{stroke:rgba(31,26,36,.08)}
.journey__branch{stroke-dasharray:100;stroke-dashoffset:calc(100 - var(--fork) * 100)}
.journey__branch--startup{stroke:var(--pink-mid)}
.journey__branch--employ{stroke:#7FCFC4}

/* switch (mobile chooses a path; desktop highlights one) */
.journey__switch{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:6px;margin:0 auto 22px;padding:5px;width:max-content;border-radius:999px;background:var(--surface-2)}
.journey__tab{
  padding:9px 18px;border-radius:999px;border:0;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;
  font:inherit;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dim);transition:background .3s var(--ease),color .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.journey__tab.is-active{background:#fff;color:var(--text);box-shadow:0 6px 16px -10px rgba(70,30,55,.5)}
.journey__tab:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--pink-mid);outline-offset:2px}

/* tracks */
.journey__tracks{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px}
.journey__track{
  --c:var(--pink-mid);--cs:var(--pink-strong);--tint:var(--pink-soft);
  position:relative;padding:24px 26px 26px;border-radius:26px;cursor:pointer;
  background:linear-gradient(165deg,var(--tint),#fff 65%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px -30px rgba(70,30,55,.35);
  transition:opacity .45s var(--ease),transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
}
.journey__track--employ{--c:#7FCFC4;--cs:var(--teal-strong);--tint:var(--teal-soft)}
.journey.has-focus .journey__track:not(.is-focus){opacity:.55;transform:scale(.98)}
.journey__track.is-focus{box-shadow:0 26px 54px -30px rgba(70,30,55,.45)}
.journey__track-title{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:15px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:20px}
.journey__dot{width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cs);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--tint),0 0 0 5px var(--c)}

.journey__line{position:relative;padding-left:34px}
.journey__line::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:10px;top:var(--y0,12px);height:var(--len,calc(100% - 24px));width:4px;border-radius:4px;background:rgba(31,26,36,.07)}
.journey__fill{position:absolute;left:10px;top:var(--y0,12px);width:4px;border-radius:4px;height:calc(var(--len,calc(100% - 24px)) * var(--trk));background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--c),var(--cs))}
.journey__runner{
  position:absolute;left:4px;top:calc(var(--y0,12px) + var(--len,calc(100% - 24px)) * var(--trk) - 8px);width:16px;height:16px;border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff;border:4px solid var(--cs);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px color-mix(in srgb,var(--c) 45%,transparent),0 6px 14px -4px rgba(70,30,55,.4);
  opacity:var(--run,0);transition:opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.journey__line ol{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px}
.journey__station{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:16px;color:var(--text-dim);transition:color .4s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease)}
.journey__pin{
  position:absolute;left:-28px;width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--border-strong);transition:all .4s var(--ease);
}
.journey__station.is-lit{color:var(--text)}
.journey__station.is-lit .journey__pin{background:var(--cs);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px #fff,0 0 0 5px var(--c)}
.journey__station--goal{font-weight:800;color:var(--text)}
.journey__station--goal span{padding:8px 14px;border-radius:12px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--border)}
.journey__station--goal.is-lit span{background:var(--grad-brand);box-shadow:0 12px 26px -12px rgba(242,156,191,.95);animation:journey-glow 2.4s ease-in-out infinite}
.journey__track--employ .journey__station--goal.is-lit span{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--mint))}
.journey__station:hover{transform:translateX(4px)}
@keyframes journey-glow{0%,100%{transform:scale(1)}50%{transform:scale(1.04)}}

.journey__more{
  margin-top:22px;padding:10px 18px;border-radius:999px;font-size:14px;
  color:var(--teal-strong);background:var(--teal-soft);border:1px solid rgba(15,107,99,.25);
}
.journey__more:hover{color:var(--teal-strong);background:var(--teal);transform:translateY(-1px)}

@media (max-width:820px){
  .journey__start{padding:22px 18px 24px}
  .journey__row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px;text-align:left}
  .journey__stop{flex-direction:row}
  .journey__row::before,.journey__row::after{display:none}
  .journey__fork{display:none}
  .journey__start{margin-bottom:22px}
  .journey__tracks{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .journey__track:not(.is-focus){display:none}
  .journey.has-focus .journey__track:not(.is-focus){opacity:1;transform:none}
}
@media (min-width:821px){
  .journey__switch{margin-top:6px}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .journey *{transition:none!important;animation:none!important}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   08. Success stories
   ========================================================================== */
.success{background:var(--bg-alt)}

.success__inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:48px;align-items:center}
.success__left{max-width:420px}
.success__left .eyebrow{margin-bottom:10px}
.success__left .section-title{margin-bottom:16px}

/* Real Pitch Day photo, full-width and tall enough to dominate the left
   column (heading -> photo -> subhead) instead of leaving open space
   beside a small thumbnail. */
.success__photo{
  width:100%;margin:0 0 16px;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);box-shadow:0 24px 50px -18px rgba(70,30,55,.16);
}
.success__photo img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.success__photo figcaption{
  padding:8px 10px;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dim);
  background:var(--surface);letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.success__subhead{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6}

/* Alumni marquee — vanilla port of Magic UI's "Marquee" (vertical,
   dual-column, pause-on-hover): two plain-CSS columns of duplicated cards,
   one scrolling up and one down, looping seamlessly because each track is
   exactly two identical copies of its row (translateY(-50%) = one copy's
   height, whatever that height happens to be). */
.alumni-marquee{
  position:relative;height:480px;display:flex;gap:16px;
  justify-content:flex-end;
}
.alumni-marquee__col{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;flex:1;max-width:230px;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, #000 14%, #000 86%, transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, #000 14%, #000 86%, transparent);
}
.alumni-marquee__track{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;
  animation:alumni-marquee-up 26s linear infinite;
}
.alumni-marquee__col--reverse .alumni-marquee__track{animation-name:alumni-marquee-down}
.alumni-marquee__col:hover .alumni-marquee__track,
.alumni-marquee.is-paused .alumni-marquee__track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes alumni-marquee-up{from{transform:translateY(0)}to{transform:translateY(-50%)}}
@keyframes alumni-marquee-down{from{transform:translateY(-50%)}to{transform:translateY(0)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .alumni-marquee__track{animation:none} }
/* Never wider than the screen: columns may shrink, and phones show one column. */
.alumni-marquee{min-width:0;max-width:100%}
.alumni-marquee__col{min-width:0}
@media (max-width:520px){ .alumni-marquee{height:420px;justify-content:center} .alumni-marquee__col{max-width:none} .alumni-marquee__col--reverse{display:none} }

.alumni-marquee__card{
  --tint:var(--pink-soft);--chip:var(--pink);--ink:var(--pink-deep);
  position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;
  padding:20px 20px 16px;border-radius:22px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--tint) 0%,#fff 62%);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 #fff inset,0 16px 34px -26px rgba(70,30,55,.4);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.alumni-marquee__card--teal  {--tint:var(--teal-soft);  --chip:var(--teal);  --ink:var(--teal-strong)}
.alumni-marquee__card--butter{--tint:var(--butter-soft);--chip:var(--butter);--ink:var(--butter-strong)}
.alumni-marquee__card--mint  {--tint:var(--mint-soft);  --chip:var(--mint);  --ink:var(--mint-strong)}
.alumni-marquee__card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 1px 0 #fff inset,0 24px 44px -26px rgba(180,63,118,.45)}
.alumni-marquee__card-mark{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:10px;color:var(--ink);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,var(--chip));box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 #fff,0 6px 14px -8px rgba(70,30,55,.4);
}
.alumni-marquee__card-quote{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--text);margin:0}
.alumni-marquee__card-foot{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid rgba(31,26,36,.07)}
.alumni-marquee__card-avatar{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex-shrink:0;border:2px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 4px 10px -6px rgba(70,30,55,.5)}
.alumni-marquee__card-avatar--initials{display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:13px;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,var(--chip))}
.alumni-marquee__card-who{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1px;min-width:0}
.alumni-marquee__card-name{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text);white-space:nowrap}
.alumni-marquee__card-role{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text-dim)}
.alumni-marquee__card-loc{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-faint)}
.alumni-marquee__card-tag{position:absolute;top:20px;right:20px;flex-shrink:0;padding:3px 9px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(31,26,36,.06)}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .success__inner{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);gap:28px}
  .success__left{max-width:none;text-align:center}
  .success__photo{max-width:420px;margin:0 auto 16px}
  .success__photo img{height:260px}
  .alumni-marquee{justify-content:center;max-width:480px;margin:0 auto}
  .alumni-marquee__col{max-width:none}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .alumni-marquee{height:400px}
}

.avatar-circles{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:44px}
.avatar-circles__group{display:flex;align-items:center}
.avatar-circles__avatar{
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;margin-left:-10px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:800;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink);
  background:color-mix(in srgb, var(--av) 75%, #F8C8DC);
  border:2.5px solid var(--bg-alt);
}
.avatar-circles__avatar:first-child{margin-left:0}
.avatar-circles__avatar--photo{object-fit:cover;width:44px;height:44px;border:3px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 6px 14px -8px rgba(70,30,55,.5);transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.avatar-circles__avatar--photo:hover{transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);z-index:1}
.avatar-circles__avatar--more{background:var(--surface-2);color:var(--text-dim);font-size:11px}
.avatar-circles__label{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:13.5px}

/* ==========================================================================
   09. IIT Madras CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.iitm{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg) 0%, #FFF1F6 100%);
}
.iitm__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:44px;align-items:center}
.iitm__title{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,46px);margin-bottom:16px}
.iitm__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:16px;max-width:460px;margin-bottom:24px}
.iitm__note{color:var(--text-faint);font-size:13px;margin:-14px 0 20px}

.iitm__visual{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;
  background:#0a0a0a;
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  aspect-ratio:16/11;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.iitm__visual img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.iitm__scrim{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(31,26,36,.35) 0%,rgba(31,26,36,0) 45%,rgba(31,26,36,.08) 100%);
}
.iitm__badge{
  position:relative;z-index:1;margin:24px;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.88);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-dim);
}
.iitm__badge-mark{
  font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:800;font-size:16px;color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--grad-brand);padding:8px 12px;border-radius:10px;
}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .iitm__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Apply — the actual conversion destination
   ========================================================================== */
.apply{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 15%, rgba(194,71,126,.16), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 85%, rgba(22,122,113,.12), transparent 55%),
    var(--bg-alt);
}
.apply__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:44px;align-items:start}

.apply__title{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px);margin-bottom:12px}
.apply__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:16px;max-width:440px;margin-bottom:22px}

.apply__urgency{
  padding:16px 18px;border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  margin-bottom:20px;max-width:440px;
}
.apply__urgency-bar{
  height:8px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--surface-2);overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:12px;
}
.apply__urgency-bar span{display:block;height:100%;background:var(--grad-brand);border-radius:999px}
.apply__urgency p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-dim)}
.apply__urgency p strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:800;font-family:var(--ff-heading)}

.apply__trust{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;max-width:440px}
.apply__trust li{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--text-dim);
}
.apply__trust li::before{
  content:'';flex-shrink:0;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(35,122,75,.16);border:1px solid rgba(35,122,75,.4);
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M3 8.5L6.2 11.5L13 4.5' stroke='%232FC28C' stroke-width='1.8' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center;
}

.apply__form{
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--border-strong);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  padding:26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;
}
.apply__field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.apply__field label{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-dim)}
.apply__field input,.apply__field select{
  background:var(--surface-2);border:1px solid var(--border-strong);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:13px 16px;color:var(--text);font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:15px;
  transition:border-color .2s var(--ease), background .2s var(--ease);
}
.apply__field input::placeholder{color:var(--text-faint)}
.apply__field input:focus,.apply__field select:focus{border-color:var(--violet-light);background:#fff}
.apply__field select{appearance:none;background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 20 20'%3E%3Cpath d='M5 7.5L10 12.5L15 7.5' stroke='%23a8aabf' stroke-width='1.7' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 14px center}
.apply__field.has-error input,.apply__field.has-error select{border-color:var(--error)}
.apply__field-error{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--error);display:none}
.apply__field.has-error .apply__field-error{display:block}

.apply__submit{width:100%;margin-top:6px}
.apply__submit:disabled{opacity:.7;cursor:default;transform:none}

.apply__form-note{font-size:13.5px;text-align:center;min-height:18px}
.apply__form-note.is-success{color:var(--green);font-weight:600}
.apply__form-note.is-error{color:var(--error);font-weight:600}

.apply__form.is-sent .apply__field,
.apply__form.is-sent .apply__submit{display:none}
.apply__success{display:none;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;gap:14px;padding:20px 0}
.apply__form.is-sent .apply__success{display:flex}
.apply__success-icon{
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(35,122,75,.14);
  border:1px solid rgba(35,122,75,.4);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.apply__success h3{font-size:19px}
.apply__success p{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:14.5px;max-width:320px}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .apply__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
  .apply__urgency,.apply__copy,.apply__trust{max-width:none}
}

/* Sticky mobile apply bar */
.sticky-cta{
  position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:90;
  display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;
  padding:14px 18px;padding-bottom:calc(14px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  transform:translateY(100%);transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.sticky-cta.is-visible{transform:translateY(0)}
.sticky-cta__text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.25;min-width:0}
.sticky-cta__text strong{font-size:14px;font-family:var(--ff-heading)}
.sticky-cta__text span{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-dim);white-space:nowrap}
.sticky-cta .btn{flex-shrink:0}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .sticky-cta{display:flex}
  body{padding-bottom:76px}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog / Journal page
   ========================================================================== */
.journal-head{
  padding:120px 0 36px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%,rgba(194,71,126,.16),transparent 55%),var(--bg);
}
.journal-head__back{display:flex;margin-bottom:18px;color:var(--text-dim)}
.journal-head .eyebrow{display:flex}
.journal-head__back:hover span{transform:translateX(-3px)}
.journal-head__title{font-size:clamp(32px,4.4vw,52px);max-width:780px;margin-bottom:14px}
.journal-head__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:16.5px;max-width:560px}

.article-list{padding:8px 0 64px !important}
.article{padding:40px 0}
.article:first-child{padding-top:0}
.article__meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px}
.article__date{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-faint)}
.article__title{font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,38px);max-width:820px;margin-bottom:20px;transition:color .2s var(--ease)}
.article a:hover .article__title{color:var(--violet-light)}
.article__media{border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);max-width:900px}
.article__media img{width:100%;display:block;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover}
.article__media img[src*="ei-first-in-world"]{aspect-ratio:3/2}
.article__body{max-width:680px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.article__body p{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.75}
.article__divider{border:none;border-top:1px solid var(--border);margin:0}

.article__excerpt-link{display:inline-flex;margin-top:2px}

.article-related{max-width:680px;margin-top:48px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid var(--border)}
.article-related h2,.article-related h3{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:16px}
.article-related ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .journal-head{padding:110px 0 28px}
  .article{padding:32px 0}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.footer{background:var(--bg-alt);border-top:1px solid var(--border);padding:48px 0 0}
.footer__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:32px;padding-bottom:36px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.footer__logo{margin-bottom:14px}
.footer__tag{color:var(--text-faint);font-size:13.5px;max-width:280px;line-height:1.6}

.footer__col h2,.footer__col h4{font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--text-faint);margin-bottom:18px}
.footer__col{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.footer__col a{padding:8px 0;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--text-dim);transition:color .2s var(--ease)}
.footer__col a:hover{color:var(--text)}

.footer__bottom{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;
  padding:18px 0;font-size:13px;color:var(--text-faint);
}
.footer__legal{display:flex;gap:24px}
.footer__legal a:hover{color:var(--text-dim)}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Legal pages (Privacy Policy / Terms of Service)
   ========================================================================== */
.legal-head{
  padding:148px 0 40px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%,rgba(194,71,126,.16),transparent 55%),var(--bg);
}
.legal-head__back{display:flex;margin-bottom:18px;color:var(--text-dim)}
.legal-head__back:hover span{transform:translateX(-3px)}
.legal-head__title{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,46px);max-width:720px;margin-bottom:12px}
.legal-head__meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 18px;color:var(--text-faint);font-size:13.5px}
.legal-head__meta strong{color:var(--text-dim);font-weight:600}

.legal{padding:0 0 72px;background:var(--bg)}
.legal__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:240px minmax(0,1fr);gap:56px;align-items:start}

.legal__toc{
  position:sticky;top:96px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  background:var(--surface);padding:20px;max-height:calc(100vh - 140px);overflow-y:auto;
}
.legal__toc-label{font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--text-faint);margin-bottom:12px}
.legal__toc ol{counter-reset:toc;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
.legal__toc li{counter-increment:toc}
.legal__toc a{
  display:flex;gap:8px;padding:7px 8px;border-radius:8px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.4;
  color:var(--text-dim);transition:color .2s var(--ease),background .2s var(--ease);
}
.legal__toc a::before{content:counter(toc)".";color:var(--text-faint);flex:none}
.legal__toc a:hover{color:var(--text);background:var(--pink-soft)}

.legal__body{min-width:0;max-width:760px}
.legal__intro{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:8px}
.legal__callout{
  display:flex;gap:12px;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  background:rgba(194,71,126,.08);border:1px solid rgba(194,71,126,.25);
  color:var(--text-dim);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;margin:28px 0;
}
.legal__callout svg{flex:none;margin-top:2px;color:var(--violet-light)}

.legal__section{padding:32px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border)}
.legal__section:first-of-type{border-top:none;padding-top:8px}
.legal__section h2{
  font-size:clamp(19px,2.2vw,23px);letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:14px;
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:10px;scroll-margin-top:96px;
}
.legal__section h2 span{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:var(--violet-light)}
.legal__section h3{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--text);margin:20px 0 8px;scroll-margin-top:96px}
.legal__section p{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:14px}
.legal__section p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.legal__section ul,.legal__section ol{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.7;margin:4px 0 16px;padding-left:20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.legal__section ul{list-style:disc}
.legal__section ol{list-style:decimal}
.legal__section li::marker{color:var(--text-faint)}
.legal__section li strong{color:var(--text)}
.legal__section a{color:var(--violet-light);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}
.legal__section a:hover{color:var(--text)}
.legal__section strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:600}

.legal__table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;margin:8px 0 20px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-md)}
.legal__table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:520px}
.legal__table th,.legal__table td{padding:11px 16px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);color:var(--text-dim);vertical-align:top}
.legal__table th{background:var(--surface-2);color:var(--text);font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:12.5px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em}
.legal__table tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}

.legal__contact{
  margin-top:12px;border-radius:var(--radius-md);border:1px solid var(--border);
  background:var(--surface);padding:22px 24px;
}
.legal__contact h3{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:15.5px;margin-bottom:10px}
.legal__contact p{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:4px}
.legal__contact a{color:var(--violet-light)}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .legal__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .legal__toc{position:static;max-height:none;margin-bottom:8px}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .legal-head{padding:128px 0 28px}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Employability Index page
   ========================================================================== */
.ei-hero{
  padding:120px 0 56px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 0%,rgba(22,122,113,.16),transparent 55%),var(--bg);
}
.ei-hero__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}
.ei-hero__text{min-width:0}
.ei-hero__back{display:flex;margin-bottom:18px;color:var(--text-dim)}
.ei-hero__back:hover span{transform:translateX(-3px)}
.ei-hero__title{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(32px,4.2vw,50px);letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:10px 0 16px}
.ei-hero__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:28px}
.ei-hero__cta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px}
.ei-hero__cta-note{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-faint)}
.ei-hero__visual{
  min-width:0;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(70,30,55,.16);
}
.ei-hero__visual img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}

.ei-section{padding:64px 0;background:var(--bg-alt)}
.ei-section__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:48px}
.ei-section__head .section-title{margin-bottom:0}
.ei-section__body p{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:16px}
.ei-section__body p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}

.ei-steps{background:var(--bg)}
.ei-steps__intro{text-align:center;color:var(--text-dim);max-width:480px;margin:0 auto 40px}
.ei-steps__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.ei-step{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1px solid var(--border);
  background:var(--surface);padding:28px 24px;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), opacity .6s var(--ease);
}
.ei-step:hover{border-color:var(--border-strong)}
.ei-step__num{
  position:absolute;top:24px;right:24px;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:800;
  font-size:13px;color:var(--text-faint);letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.ei-step__icon{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:44px;height:44px;
  border-radius:12px;color:var(--violet-light);background:rgba(194,71,126,.12);
  border:1px solid rgba(194,71,126,.25);margin-bottom:18px;
}
.ei-step__icon svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.ei-step h3{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:4px}
.ei-step__meta{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--violet-light);letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:12px}
.ei-step p{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:14px;line-height:1.6}
.ei-step p:not(.ei-step__meta){margin:0}

.ei-steps__diagram{
  margin-top:40px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}
.ei-steps__diagram img{width:100%;display:block}

.ei-why{background:var(--bg-alt);padding:72px 0}
.ei-why__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:48px}
.ei-why__head .section-title{margin-bottom:14px}
.ei-why__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6}
.ei-why__photo{
  margin-top:24px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);box-shadow:0 24px 50px -18px rgba(70,30,55,.16);
}
.ei-why__photo img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/2;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.ei-why__list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px}
.ei-why__item h3,.ei-why__item h4{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:15.5px;margin-bottom:6px}
.ei-why__item p{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:14px;line-height:1.6}

.ei-cta{
  padding:80px 0;text-align:center;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%,rgba(194,71,126,.2),transparent 60%),var(--bg);
}
.ei-cta__inner{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:14px;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto}
.ei-cta__title{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,38px)}
.ei-cta__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .ei-hero__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
  .ei-hero__visual{order:-1}
  .ei-section__grid,.ei-why__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
  .ei-steps__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ei-why__list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .ei-hero{padding:110px 0 40px}
  .ei-hero__cta{align-items:stretch}
  .ei-hero__cta .btn,
  .ei-cta .btn{white-space:normal;text-align:center;line-height:1.3}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trafy Startup Incubation page
   ========================================================================== */
.ts-hero{
  padding:120px 0 56px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 0%,rgba(194,71,126,.16),transparent 55%),var(--bg);
}
.ts-hero__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}
.ts-hero__text{min-width:0}
.ts-hero__back{display:flex;margin-bottom:18px;color:var(--text-dim)}
.ts-hero__back:hover span{transform:translateX(-3px)}
.ts-hero__title{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(32px,4.2vw,50px);letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:10px 0 16px}
.ts-hero__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:28px}
.ts-hero__cta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px}
.ts-hero__cta-note{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-faint)}
.ts-hero__visual{
  min-width:0;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(70,30,55,.16);
}
.ts-hero__visual img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}

.ts-path{background:var(--bg-alt)}
.ts-path__intro{text-align:center;color:var(--text-dim);max-width:480px;margin:0 auto 48px}

.ts-path__phases{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;align-items:start}
.ts-path__phase{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--surface);
  padding:24px;height:100%;
}
.ts-path__phase-label{
  display:inline-block;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:800;font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--violet-light);
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.ts-path__phase-photo{
  display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:16px;
}
.ts-path__steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
.ts-path__steps li{
  position:relative;padding-left:18px;
}
.ts-path__steps li::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:7px;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--violet-light);
}
.ts-path__steps strong{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--text);margin-bottom:3px}
.ts-path__steps span{display:block;font-size:13px;color:var(--text-dim);line-height:1.55}

.ts-path__fork{
  margin-top:20px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px dashed var(--border-strong);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.5;
}
.ts-path__fork-yes{color:var(--mint-strong)}
.ts-path__fork-no{color:var(--text-faint)}
.ts-path__fork strong{font-weight:700}

.ts-path__diagram{
  margin-top:40px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}
.ts-path__diagram img{width:100%;display:block}

.ts-path__outcome{margin-top:40px;text-align:center}
.ts-path__outcome-title{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,26px);margin-bottom:24px}
.ts-path__outcome-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;max-width:840px;margin:0 auto}
.ts-path__outcome-item{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--surface);
  padding:22px 18px;
}
.ts-path__outcome-item h4{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:15.5px;margin-bottom:6px}
.ts-path__outcome-item p{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.55}

.ts-included{background:var(--bg);padding:72px 0}
.ts-included__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}
.ts-included__photo{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  box-shadow:0 24px 50px -18px rgba(70,30,55,.16);
}
.ts-included__photo img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/2;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.ts-included__body .section-title{margin-bottom:14px}
.ts-included__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:22px}
.ts-included__list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.ts-included__list li{
  position:relative;padding-left:26px;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text);
}
.ts-included__list li::before{
  content:'✓';position:absolute;left:0;top:0;
  width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--mint);color:var(--mint-strong);
  font-size:11px;font-weight:800;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}

.ts-results{background:var(--bg);padding:72px 0}
.ts-results__inner{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:40px;text-align:center}
.ts-results__head .section-title{margin-bottom:0}
.ts-results__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;width:100%;max-width:760px}
.ts-results__stat{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--surface);
  padding:28px 20px;
}
.ts-results__value{
  display:block;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,40px);color:var(--text);letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:8px;
}
.ts-results__label{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-dim);line-height:1.4}

.ts-cta{
  padding:80px 0;text-align:center;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%,rgba(194,71,126,.2),transparent 60%),var(--bg);
}
.ts-cta__inner{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:14px;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto}
.ts-cta__title{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,38px)}
.ts-cta__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .ts-hero__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
  .ts-hero__visual{order:-1}
  .ts-path__phases{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ts-path__outcome-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ts-included__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
  .ts-included__photo{order:-1}
  .ts-results__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .ts-hero{padding:110px 0 40px}
  .ts-hero__cta{align-items:stretch}
  .ts-hero__cta .btn,
  .ts-cta .btn{white-space:normal;text-align:center;line-height:1.3}
  .ts-included__list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cohort '26 curriculum page
   ========================================================================== */
.c26-hero{
  padding:120px 0 60px;text-align:center;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%,rgba(194,71,126,.2),transparent 60%),var(--bg);
}
.c26-hero__back{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:22px;color:var(--text-dim)}
.c26-hero__back:hover span{transform:translateX(-3px)}
.c26-hero .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.c26-hero__title{
  font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(32px,5vw,56px);
  letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:12px auto 18px;max-width:760px;
}
.c26-hero__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.65;max-width:640px;margin:0 auto 28px}
.c26-hero__cta{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:36px}
.c26-hero__cta .btn span{display:inline-block;margin-left:2px}
.c26-hero__meta{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;
  text-align:left;
}
.c26-hero__meta-item{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--surface);
  padding:16px 16px;
}
.c26-hero__meta-item strong{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--text);margin-bottom:4px}
.c26-hero__meta-item span{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-faint);line-height:1.4}

.c26-tracks{background:var(--bg-alt)}
.c26-tracks__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;max-width:840px;margin:0 auto}
.c26-tracks__card{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--surface);padding:24px;
}
.c26-tracks__tag{
  display:inline-block;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:800;font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.c26-tracks__tag--violet{color:var(--pink-deep);background:rgba(194,71,126,.12);border:1px solid rgba(194,71,126,.3)}
.c26-tracks__tag--blue{color:var(--blue);background:rgba(22,122,113,.12);border:1px solid rgba(22,122,113,.3)}
.c26-tracks__card p{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65}
.c26-tracks__card p a{color:var(--violet-light);font-weight:600}
.c26-tracks__card p a:hover{color:var(--text)}

.c26-phase{background:var(--bg)}
.c26-phase__intro{text-align:center;color:var(--text-dim);max-width:520px;margin:0 auto 40px}
.c26-phase__banner{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:16px 22px;margin:0 0 20px;
}
.c26-phase__banner span{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.85}
.c26-phase__banner strong{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:800;font-size:17px}
.c26-phase__banner--violet{background:var(--grad-brand);color:var(--ink);box-shadow:var(--shadow-glow)}
.c26-phase__banner--dark{background:var(--surface-2);border:1px solid var(--border-strong);color:var(--text);margin-top:8px}

.c26-months{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;margin-bottom:8px}
.c26-months--two{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.c26-month{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--surface);padding:20px;
}
.c26-month__badge{
  display:inline-block;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:800;font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:14px;color:var(--ink);
}
.c26-month__badge--violet{background:rgba(194,71,126,.25)}
.c26-month__badge--blue{background:rgba(22,122,113,.25)}
.c26-month h3{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:6px}
.c26-month__theme{color:var(--text-faint);font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:14px}
.c26-month ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.c26-month li{position:relative;padding-left:14px}
.c26-month li::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:6px;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--violet-light)}
.c26-month li strong{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text);margin-bottom:2px}
.c26-month li span{display:block;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-dim);line-height:1.5}
.c26-month__session{
  padding:8px 10px 8px 12px !important;margin:2px -10px -2px;border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(194,71,126,.08);border-left:2px solid var(--violet-light);
}
.c26-month__session::before{display:none}
.c26-month__session strong{color:var(--violet-light)}

.c26-sessions{
  margin-top:28px;padding:18px 22px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  border:1px dashed var(--border-strong);text-align:center;
}
.c26-sessions__label{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text-faint);margin-bottom:12px}
.c26-sessions__row{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.c26-sessions__row span{
  font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:12px;color:var(--text);
  padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--surface-2);border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
}

.c26-growth{background:var(--bg-alt);padding:72px 0}
.c26-growth__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:48px}
.c26-growth__head .section-title{margin-bottom:14px}
.c26-growth__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6}
.c26-growth__list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px}
.c26-growth__list li{display:flex;gap:16px}
.c26-growth__num{flex-shrink:0;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:800;font-size:15px;color:var(--violet-light)}
.c26-growth__list h3,.c26-growth__list h4{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:4px}
.c26-growth__list p{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6}

.c26-results{background:var(--bg);padding:72px 0}
.c26-results__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:16px;max-width:960px;margin:0 auto}
.c26-results__stat{
  text-align:center;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--surface);
  padding:22px 12px;
}
.c26-results__stat span{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,28px);color:var(--text);letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:6px}
.c26-results__stat small{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-dim);line-height:1.35}

.c26-cta{
  padding:80px 0;text-align:center;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%,rgba(194,71,126,.2),transparent 60%),var(--bg);
}
.c26-cta__inner{max-width:600px;margin:0 auto}
.c26-cta__title{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(24px,3.2vw,36px);margin-bottom:12px}
.c26-cta__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:15px;margin-bottom:24px}
.c26-cta__actions{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* $10K Challenge, full-bleed banner using a real event photo, then a
   supporting section showing the live classes that actually back it. */
.c26-challenge{
  position:relative;min-height:420px;display:flex;align-items:center;
  overflow:hidden;text-align:center;
}
.c26-challenge__media{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.c26-challenge__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top;display:block}
.c26-challenge__scrim{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(255,255,255,.95) 0%,rgba(255,247,250,.86) 55%,rgba(255,255,255,.78) 100%);
}
.c26-challenge__inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:640px;margin:0 auto;padding:56px 0}
.c26-challenge__title{
  font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,48px);
  color:var(--text);letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:8px 0 4px;
}
.c26-challenge__sub{font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--pink-strong);margin-bottom:18px}
.c26-challenge__copy{color:var(--text-dim);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:24px}

.c26-challenge-classes{background:var(--bg-alt);padding:72px 0}
.c26-challenge-classes__intro{text-align:center;color:var(--text-dim);max-width:520px;margin:0 auto 40px}
.c26-challenge-classes__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin-bottom:20px}
.c26-challenge-classes__card{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--surface);
}
.c26-challenge-classes__card img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/2;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.c26-challenge-classes__card figcaption{padding:16px 18px}
.c26-challenge-classes__card strong{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:5px}
.c26-challenge-classes__card span{display:block;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text-dim);line-height:1.55}

.c26-challenge-classes__photo{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border);position:relative;
}
.c26-challenge-classes__photo img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:2/1;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.c26-challenge-classes__photo figcaption{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:14px 18px;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,.75),transparent);
  font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;
}

@media (max-width:960px){
  .c26-hero__meta{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .c26-months{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .c26-growth__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .c26-hero__meta{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .c26-tracks__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .c26-months,.c26-months--two{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .c26-results__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .c26-hero__cta .btn,
  .c26-cta .btn{white-space:normal;text-align:center;line-height:1.3}
  .c26-challenge-classes__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .c26-challenge-classes__card img{height:200px}
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Employability Index: interactive calculation flow (js/ei-flow.js)
   Base styles are the finished state; .eif--js + .is-in animate it in.
   ========================================================================== */
.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}
.eif{margin-top:48px;padding:34px 30px 26px;border-radius:30px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:0 30px 70px -44px rgba(70,30,55,.4)}
.eif__title{text-align:center;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);margin-bottom:26px}
.eif__title span{background:var(--grad-text);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}

.eif-tone--pink  {--chip:var(--pink);  --ink:var(--pink-deep);   --tint:var(--pink-soft)}
.eif-tone--teal  {--chip:var(--teal);  --ink:var(--teal-strong); --tint:var(--teal-soft)}
.eif-tone--butter{--chip:var(--butter);--ink:var(--butter-strong);--tint:var(--butter-soft)}
.eif-tone--mint  {--chip:var(--mint);  --ink:var(--mint-strong); --tint:var(--mint-soft)}
.eif-icon{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;flex:none;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:12px;color:var(--ink,var(--pink-deep));background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,var(--chip,var(--pink)));box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 #fff,0 6px 14px -8px rgba(70,30,55,.45)}
.eif-icon svg{width:19px;height:19px}

/* stages */
.eif-stages{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;margin-bottom:28px}
.eif-stages li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;transition:opacity .5s var(--ease)}
.eif-stages b{flex:none;display:grid;place-items:center;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;font-size:13px;font-weight:800;color:var(--text);background:var(--grad-brand);box-shadow:0 6px 14px -8px rgba(242,156,191,.9)}
.eif-stages strong{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:15px}
.eif-stages small{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text-dim);line-height:1.35}

/* stage grid */
.eif-stage{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr 56px 1fr 34px 1.15fr 34px .95fr;align-items:center}
.eif-inputs{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.eif-input{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;width:100%;padding:11px 14px 11px 11px;border-radius:16px;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font:inherit;color:var(--text);
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--tint),#fff 70%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.95);box-shadow:0 10px 24px -20px rgba(70,30,55,.5);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease),opacity .5s var(--ease);
}
.eif-input:hover,.eif-input.is-hot{transform:translateX(4px);box-shadow:0 16px 30px -18px rgba(180,63,118,.5)}
.eif-input:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--pink-mid);outline-offset:2px}
.eif-input__text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-width:0}
.eif-input__text strong{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:14px}
.eif-input__text small{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-dim);line-height:1.3}
.eif-input__w{margin-left:auto;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:800;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink)}

.eif-wires{width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible}
.eif-link{fill:none;stroke:var(--pink-mid);stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-dasharray:3 6;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;opacity:.55;animation:eif-flow 1.2s linear infinite;transition:opacity .3s,stroke .3s,stroke-width .3s}
.eif-link.is-hot{opacity:1;stroke:var(--pink-strong);stroke-width:3}
@keyframes eif-flow{to{stroke-dashoffset:-18}}

.eif-card{padding:18px 18px 16px;border-radius:20px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:0 18px 40px -30px rgba(70,30,55,.45);transition:box-shadow .4s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease),opacity .5s var(--ease)}
.eif-card h4{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:15.5px;margin-bottom:14px}
.eif-engine.is-pulse{box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--teal-soft),0 18px 40px -30px rgba(70,30,55,.45)}
.eif-engine ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.eif-engine li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.35;color:var(--text)}
.eif-eng-ico{flex:none;color:var(--teal-strong);display:inline-flex}
.eif-eng-ico svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.eif-tick{flex:none;display:grid;place-items:center;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--mint);color:var(--mint-strong);transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1)}
.eif-tick svg{width:12px;height:12px;stroke-width:3}

.eif-pipe{height:3px;position:relative;margin:0 4px}
.eif-pipe i{position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:3px;background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,var(--pink-mid) 0 6px,transparent 6px 12px);background-size:24px 3px;animation:eif-pipe .8s linear infinite}
.eif-pipe::after{content:'';position:absolute;right:-4px;top:-4px;border:5px solid transparent;border-left-color:var(--pink-mid)}
@keyframes eif-pipe{to{background-position:24px 0}}

.eif-hint{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-dim);margin:-6px 0 12px}
.eif-row{padding:6px 0 8px}
.eif-row + .eif-row{border-top:1px solid rgba(31,26,36,.06)}
.eif-row__top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:13px;font-weight:600}
.eif-row__w{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink)}
.eif-bar{height:7px;margin:7px 0 6px;border-radius:7px;background:rgba(31,26,36,.07);overflow:hidden}
.eif-bar i{display:block;height:100%;width:calc(var(--s) * 1%);border-radius:inherit;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--chip),var(--ink));transition:width .9s var(--ease)}
.eif-row.is-hot .eif-bar{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--chip)}
.eif-row__ctl{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.eif-row__ctl input{flex:1;accent-color:var(--pink-strong);height:18px;cursor:pointer}
.eif-row__ctl output{min-width:26px;text-align:right;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dim);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}

.eif-result{text-align:center;background:linear-gradient(165deg,var(--pink-soft),#fff 65%)}
.eif-result h4{justify-content:center;color:var(--pink-deep)}
.eif-gauge{position:relative;width:150px;height:150px;margin:0 auto 10px}
.eif-gauge svg{width:100%;height:100%;transform:rotate(-90deg)}
.eif-gauge__track{fill:none;stroke:rgba(31,26,36,.07);stroke-width:12}
.eif-gauge__fill{fill:none;stroke:url(#eifGrad);stroke-width:12;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-dasharray:var(--v,87) 100;transition:stroke-dasharray 1s var(--ease)}
.eif-gauge__num{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.eif-gauge__num strong{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:44px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.eif-gauge__num small{font-size:14px;color:var(--text-dim);font-weight:600}
.eif-verdict{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:800;font-size:17px;color:var(--pink-deep)}
.eif-ready{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-top:6px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600}
.eif-note{margin-top:10px;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-faint)}

.eif-companies{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 2.4fr;gap:18px;align-items:center;margin-top:26px;padding:18px 20px;border-radius:20px;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--border)}
.eif-companies__head{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start}
.eif-companies__head strong{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:16px;color:var(--pink-deep)}
.eif-companies__head small{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text-dim);line-height:1.4}
.eif-companies ul{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:10px}
.eif-companies li{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;text-align:center;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.35;color:var(--text)}
.eif-foot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-top:16px;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text-dim);text-align:center}
.eif-foot__i{flex:none;color:var(--pink-strong);display:inline-flex}
.eif-foot__i svg{width:16px;height:16px}

/* animated start states */
.eif--js .eif-stages li{opacity:.35}
.eif--js .eif-input{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-18px)}
.eif--js .eif-wires,.eif--js .eif-pipe{opacity:0;transition:opacity .6s var(--ease)}
.eif--js .eif-card{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}
.eif--js .eif-engine .eif-tick,.eif--js .eif-ready .eif-tick,.eif--js .eif-companies .eif-tick{transform:scale(0)}
.eif--js .eif-bar i{width:0}
.eif--js .eif-gauge__fill{stroke-dasharray:0 100}
.eif.is-in .eif-stages li{opacity:1;transition-delay:calc(var(--i) * .45s)}
.eif.is-in .eif-input{opacity:1;transform:none;transition-delay:calc(var(--i) * .08s)}
.eif.is-in .eif-wires,.eif.is-in .eif-pipe{opacity:1;transition-delay:.5s}
.eif.is-in .eif-engine{opacity:1;transform:none;transition-delay:.55s}
.eif.is-in .eif-scoring{opacity:1;transform:none;transition-delay:1.1s}
.eif.is-in .eif-result{opacity:1;transform:none;transition-delay:1.6s}
.eif.is-in .eif-engine .eif-tick{transform:scale(1);transition-delay:calc(.9s + var(--i) * .3s)}
.eif.is-in .eif-bar i{width:calc(var(--s) * 1%)}
.eif.is-in .eif-gauge__fill{stroke-dasharray:var(--v,87) 100;transition-delay:1.8s}
.eif.is-in .eif-ready .eif-tick{transform:scale(1);transition-delay:2.6s}
.eif.is-in .eif-companies .eif-tick{transform:scale(1);transition-delay:calc(2.2s + var(--i) * .15s)}
.eif.is-settled *{transition-delay:0s!important}

@media (max-width:1060px){
  .eif-stage{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}
  .eif-wires{display:none}
  .eif-pipe{width:3px;height:26px;margin:0 auto}
  .eif-pipe i{background:repeating-linear-gradient(180deg,var(--pink-mid) 0 6px,transparent 6px 12px);background-size:3px 24px;animation-name:eif-pipe-v}
  .eif-pipe::after{right:-4px;top:auto;bottom:-6px;border-left-color:transparent;border-top-color:var(--pink-mid)}
  .eif-stages{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .eif-companies{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .eif-companies ul{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@keyframes eif-pipe-v{to{background-position:0 24px}}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .eif{padding:24px 16px 20px}
  .eif-stages{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .eif *{animation:none!important;transition:none!important}
}

/* Mobile: decorative glows must never widen the page (iOS ignores body overflow-x). */
.hero{overflow-x:clip}
@supports not (overflow:clip){ .hero{overflow-x:hidden} }
/* Comfortable tap targets on phones (44px), without changing the look. */
@media (max-width:860px){
  .nav__toggle{position:relative}
  .nav__toggle::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-14px}
  .footer a{display:inline-block;padding:6px 0}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Startup incubation: interactive flowchart (js/ts-flow.js)
   Base styles are the finished, readable state; .tsf--js adds the animation.
   ========================================================================== */
.tsf{margin-top:48px;padding:34px 30px 24px;border-radius:30px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:0 30px 70px -44px rgba(70,30,55,.4)}
.tsf__head{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-bottom:30px;text-align:center}
.tsf__title{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,34px);line-height:1.2;margin:0}
.tsf__title span{background:var(--grad-text, linear-gradient(90deg,var(--pink-strong),var(--teal-strong)));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.tsf__phases{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:8px}
.tsf-chip{--c:var(--pink-strong);--s:var(--pink-soft);padding:8px 14px;border-radius:99px;border:1.5px solid transparent;background:var(--s);color:var(--c);font:inherit;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
.tsf-chip:hover{transform:translateY(-1px)}
.tsf-chip.is-on{border-color:var(--c)}
.tsf-chip:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--c);outline-offset:2px}
.tsf-chip--build,.tsf-node--build{--c:var(--teal-strong);--s:var(--teal-soft)}
.tsf-chip--fund,.tsf-node--fund{--c:var(--butter-strong);--s:var(--butter-soft)}
.tsf-node--validate{--c:var(--pink-strong);--s:var(--pink-soft)}

.tsf__board{position:relative}
.tsf__wire{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
.tsf__wire-base{fill:none;stroke:var(--border-strong);stroke-width:2;stroke-dasharray:5 7;stroke-linecap:round}
.tsf__wire-live{fill:none;stroke:var(--pink-strong);stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;transition:stroke-dashoffset .9s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1)}
.tsf__runner{fill:#fff;stroke:var(--pink-strong);stroke-width:3;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(180,63,118,.6));opacity:0}
.tsf--js .tsf__runner{opacity:1}

.tsf__row{position:relative;z-index:1;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px}
.tsf__row--2{margin-top:70px;justify-content:space-around}
.tsf-node{flex:1;min-width:0;max-width:190px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;transition:opacity .45s ease,transform .45s ease}
.tsf-node__btn{position:relative;display:grid;place-items:center;width:78px;height:78px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--border);background:#fff;color:var(--c);cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -20px rgba(70,30,55,.45);transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,background .25s ease}
.tsf-node__btn:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.tsf-node__btn:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--c);outline-offset:3px}
.tsf-node__num{position:absolute;top:-4px;left:-4px;display:grid;place-items:center;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--c);color:#fff;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:800;border:2px solid #fff}
.tsf-node__title{margin:14px 0 6px;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text)}
.tsf-node__desc{margin:0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--text-dim)}
.tsf-node.is-active .tsf-node__btn{border-color:var(--c);background:var(--s);transform:scale(1.08);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px color-mix(in srgb,var(--c) 14%,transparent),0 18px 34px -18px rgba(70,30,55,.5)}
.tsf-node.is-active .tsf-node__btn::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-6px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid var(--c);opacity:0;animation:tsf-ping 1.8s ease-out infinite}
@keyframes tsf-ping{0%{opacity:.6;transform:scale(.92)}100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(1.35)}}

/* Decision gate */
.tsf-gate{position:relative;flex:0 0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;padding-top:14px;transition:opacity .45s ease}
.tsf-gate__box{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:16px;background:var(--ink,#1F1A24);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 18px 34px -20px rgba(31,26,36,.7)}
.tsf-gate__box strong{font-size:13.5px}
.tsf-gate__icon{color:#F4C6DA}
.tsf-gate__switch{display:flex;padding:3px;border-radius:99px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.tsf-gate__switch button{padding:5px 12px;border:0;border-radius:99px;background:transparent;color:#fff;font:inherit;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer}
.tsf-gate__switch button.is-on[data-answer="yes"]{background:var(--mint-strong);}
.tsf-gate__switch button.is-on[data-answer="no"]{background:#C2415E}
.tsf-gate__switch button:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #fff;outline-offset:1px}
.tsf-gate__no{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 10px);left:50%;width:210px;margin-left:-105px;display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:14px;background:#fff;border:1.5px dashed #E39AB3;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--text-dim);text-align:left;box-shadow:0 18px 34px -22px rgba(70,30,55,.5);z-index:3}
.tsf-gate__no strong{color:#B42352;font-size:13.5px}
.tsf-gate.is-no .tsf-gate__no{display:flex;animation:tsf-pop .35s ease both}
.tsf-gate.is-active .tsf-gate__box{box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(31,26,36,.12),0 18px 34px -20px rgba(31,26,36,.7)}
@keyframes tsf-pop{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-6px)}}

/* Animated state (JS on) */
.tsf--js .tsf-node:not(.is-done),.tsf--js .tsf-gate:not(.is-done){opacity:.42}
.tsf--js .tsf-node.is-dim{opacity:.22;filter:grayscale(1)}

/* Detail panel */
.tsf__panel{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;margin-top:34px;padding:18px 20px;border-radius:20px;background:var(--bg-alt,#FDF7FA);border:1px solid var(--border)}
.tsf__panel-text{flex:1;min-width:0}
.tsf__panel-meta{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--pink-strong)}
.tsf__panel-title{margin:0 0 4px;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:19px;font-weight:700}
.tsf__panel-desc{margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--text-dim)}
.tsf__panel-gets{list-style:none;margin:10px 0 0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 14px}
.tsf__panel-gets li{position:relative;padding-left:20px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text)}
.tsf__panel-gets li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;width:12px;height:7px;border-left:2px solid var(--mint-strong);border-bottom:2px solid var(--mint-strong);transform:rotate(-45deg)}
.tsf__panel.is-swap .tsf__panel-text{animation:tsf-pop .3s ease both}
.tsf__controls{display:flex;gap:8px;flex:none}
.tsf-btn{min-width:44px;height:44px;padding:0 14px;border-radius:12px;border:1.5px solid var(--border);background:#fff;font:inherit;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text);cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s ease}
.tsf-btn:hover{border-color:var(--pink-strong);color:var(--pink-strong)}
.tsf-btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--pink-strong);outline-offset:2px}
.tsf-btn--play{background:var(--pink-soft);border-color:transparent;color:var(--pink-deep,#A83A6B);font-size:13.5px}
.tsf:not(.tsf--js) .tsf__panel{display:none}

/* Support strip */
.tsf__support{list-style:none;margin:20px 0 0;padding:14px 10px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:10px 26px}
.tsf__support li{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-dim)}
.tsf__support svg{color:var(--pink-strong)}

/* Phones and small tablets: a vertical timeline */
@media (max-width:860px){
  .tsf{padding:24px 16px 18px;border-radius:22px}
  .tsf__row,.tsf__row--2{flex-direction:column;gap:22px;margin-top:0}
  .tsf__row--2{margin-top:22px}
  .tsf-node{max-width:none;flex-direction:row;align-items:flex-start;text-align:left;gap:14px}
  .tsf-node__btn{flex:none;width:58px;height:58px}
  .tsf-node__btn svg{width:22px;height:22px}
  .tsf-node__title{margin:4px 0 4px}
  .tsf-gate{align-items:flex-start;padding:0 0 0 0}
  .tsf-gate__box{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 10px;margin-left:-4px}
  .tsf-gate__no{position:static;width:auto;margin:10px 0 0 0}
  .tsf__panel{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .tsf__controls{justify-content:space-between}
  .tsf-btn--play{flex:1}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .tsf-node,.tsf-gate,.tsf-node__btn,.tsf-chip,.tsf__wire-live{transition:none}
  .tsf-node.is-active .tsf-node__btn::after,.tsf-gate.is-no .tsf-gate__no,.tsf__panel.is-swap .tsf__panel-text{animation:none}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile polish: 44px touch areas for the logo and text links, without
   changing how they look. Hit areas grow with ::after so layout stays put.
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width:860px){
  .nav__logo{position:relative}
  .nav__logo::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-8px 0}
  .footer a{padding:12px 0}
  .link-arrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .tsf-gate__switch button{min-height:40px;min-width:48px}
  .eif-row__ctl input[type=range], .eif-input input[type=range]{min-height:32px;margin:0}
}

/* Skip link: first thing a keyboard user reaches, hidden until focused. */
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:12px;top:-56px;z-index:1000;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:10px;background:#1F1A24;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;text-decoration:none;transition:top .15s}
.skip-link:focus{top:12px;outline:3px solid #F8C8DC;outline-offset:2px}