/* ==========================================================================
   NuVessl design system — derived from NuVessl_Homepage_Mockup_v6.html
   Colors sampled from the logo file. Type: Manrope. See build-notes.md.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --blue: #4F81A6;
  --blue-deep: #2E5A78;
  --green: #8DC63F;
  --green-deep: #6FA030;
  --ink: #16232C;
  --panel: #F5F8F6;
  --line: #DDE3E0;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --text-secondary: #263029;
  --text-muted: #2C3630;
  --text-faint: #4A544E;

  --motion-fast: 180ms;
  --motion-med: 320ms;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Manrope', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

a { color: inherit; }

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Skip link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 0 0 6px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* Focus visibility — never remove */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, summary:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--blue);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Nav
   ========================================================================== */

.site-nav {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 56px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: sticky; top: 0; background: var(--white); z-index: 50;
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.brand img { height: 42px; display: block; width: auto; }

.navlinks { display: flex; gap: 32px; list-style: none; }
.navlinks a {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #2C3630; text-decoration: none;
  padding-bottom: 4px; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color var(--motion-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--motion-fast) var(--ease);
}
.navlinks a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.navlinks a.is-active { color: var(--ink); border-bottom-color: var(--green); }

.cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--blue); color: var(--white);
  padding: 11px 22px; border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none;
  border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--motion-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--motion-fast) var(--ease);
}
.cta-btn:hover { background: var(--blue-deep); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.cta-btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.nav-cta-slot { display: none; } /* nav has no CTA per spec — hero holds the single CTA */

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================================== */

.hero {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; align-items: center;
  padding: 56px 56px 40px; gap: 20px;
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-deep); background: #EAF1F4;
  padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green); }

h1.headline {
  font-size: 52px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -.01em;
  margin-bottom: 22px; max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-sub { font-size: 19px; color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 32px; line-height: 1.6; }

.hero-visual { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.hero-visual .glow {
  position: absolute; width: 420px; height: 420px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #EAF1F4 0%, rgba(234,241,244,0) 70%);
}
.hero-visual img {
  position: relative; width: 340px; z-index: 1;
}
/* Signature liposome motion: slow ambient rotation + a gentle release pulse.
   Purely decorative-but-meaningful per the animation spec — one deliberate
   moment of motion tied to the actual mechanism, not decoration. */
.hero-visual .liposome-anim {
  animation: liposome-breathe 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: center;
}
@keyframes liposome-breathe {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.015) translateY(-4px); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Problem strip
   ========================================================================== */

.problem-strip {
  background: var(--blue-deep); color: var(--white);
  padding: 64px 56px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr;
  gap: 60px; align-items: center;
}
.problem-text h2 { font-size: 34px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.22; margin-bottom: 18px; max-width: 480px; }
.problem-text p { font-size: 17px; color: #E4EDF2; max-width: 460px; line-height: 1.6; }
.stat-panel { text-align: left; }
.stat-num { font-size: 88px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--green); line-height: 1; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.stat-cap { font-size: 15.5px; color: #E4EDF2; margin-top: 12px; max-width: 280px; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Generic section scaffolding
   ========================================================================== */

section.page-section { padding: 76px 56px; }
.section-head { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.eyebrow-label {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #4F7A21; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-head h2 { font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.18; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--ink); }
.section-head p { font-size: 17px; color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 620px; line-height: 1.62; }
.section-head.on-dark h2, .section-head.on-dark p { color: var(--white); }

.bg-panel { background: var(--panel); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Application tiles
   ========================================================================== */

.tiles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.tile {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--white);
  transition: box-shadow var(--motion-med) var(--ease), transform var(--motion-med) var(--ease);
}
.tile:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(22,35,44,0.08); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.tile-photo { height: 180px; overflow: hidden; }
.tile-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform var(--motion-med) var(--ease); }
.tile:hover .tile-photo img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.tile-body { padding: 22px; position: relative; }
.tile-body::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 22px; right: 22px; height: 3px; background: var(--blue); }
.tile.alt .tile-body::before { background: var(--green); }
.tile h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; margin: 10px 0 9px; color: var(--ink); }
.tile p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Technology: feature grid + proof cards + science toggle
   ========================================================================== */

.feature-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 8px; }
.feature-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px;
  transition: box-shadow var(--motion-med) var(--ease);
}
.feature-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(22,35,44,0.06); }
.feature-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--panel);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.feature-card h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 9px; color: var(--ink); }
.feature-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

.proof-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 36px; }
.proof-card { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 26px; background: var(--panel); }
.proof-card h4 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--ink); }
.proof-card p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }
.proof-stat {
  font-size: 34px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--blue-deep);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.proof-stat-label { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-faint); margin-top: 6px; }

.science-toggle {
  margin-top: 32px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #234C66;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.science-toggle .chev { transition: transform var(--motion-med) var(--ease); display: inline-block; }
.science-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .chev { transform: rotate(90deg); }

.science-panel {
  overflow: hidden; max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height var(--motion-med) var(--ease);
}
.science-panel.is-open { max-height: 2400px; }
.science-panel-inner { padding-top: 24px; }
.science-panel-inner ul { padding-left: 20px; margin-top: 8px; }
.science-panel-inner li { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.6; }

.ingredient-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px; }
.ingredient-tags span {
  font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue-deep);
  background: #EAF1F4; border-radius: 20px; padding: 6px 14px;
}
.ingredient-category { margin-top: 18px; }
.ingredient-category h5 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-faint); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* Chart — animated draw-in (see main.js), built from the two clinical
   proof points already in the content doc rather than fabricated data.
   No numeric line-chart dataset exists yet from the Rapid Oral Uptake
   PDF; see build-notes.md. */
.proof-bar-wrap { margin-top: 14px; }
.proof-bar-track { height: 8px; background: var(--line); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; }
.proof-bar-fill {
  height: 100%; width: 0%; background: var(--green);
  transition: width 900ms var(--ease);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Industries
   ========================================================================== */

.ind-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.ind-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ind-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background var(--motion-fast) var(--ease);
}
.ind-row:hover { background: var(--panel); }
.ind-num { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--blue); width: 26px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ind-name { font-size: 17.5px; font-weight: 800; width: 260px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--ink); }
.ind-desc { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }
.partner-photos { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.partner-photos img { width: 100%; height: 170px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 12px; display: block; }
.partner-cap { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-faint); margin-top: -8px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ind-row { flex-wrap: wrap; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ accordion
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 8px; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 22px 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px; font-size: 18.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink);
}
.faq-question .chev { transition: transform var(--motion-med) var(--ease); flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--blue); }
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-answer { overflow: hidden; max-height: 0; transition: max-height var(--motion-med) var(--ease); }
.faq-answer.is-open { max-height: 600px; }
.faq-answer-inner { padding-bottom: 22px; font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.66; }
.faq-answer-inner p + p { margin-top: 12px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   About
   ========================================================================== */

.vision-mission { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 32px; }
.vm-card { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; }
.vm-card h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; color: #4F7A21; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.vm-card p { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }

.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 36px; }
.team-card { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px; }
.team-avatar {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue-deep); color: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 800; font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.team-card h4 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); }
.team-card .title { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--blue-deep); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.team-card p.bio { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.62; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vision-mission { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: 48px; margin-top: 32px; }
.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-field label { display: block; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 7px; color: var(--ink); }
.form-field input, .form-field select, .form-field textarea {
  width: 100%; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 6px; padding: 11px 12px;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color var(--motion-fast) var(--ease);
}
.form-field input:focus, .form-field select:focus, .form-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--blue); outline: none;
}
.form-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
.form-error { font-size: 12.5px; color: #A32D2D; margin-top: 4px; display: none; }
.form-field.has-error input, .form-field.has-error select, .form-field.has-error textarea { border-color: #A32D2D; }
.form-field.has-error .form-error { display: block; }
.form-submit-btn { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 4px; }
.form-status { font-size: 14px; margin-top: 8px; display: none; }
.form-status.is-success { display: block; color: var(--green-deep); font-weight: 600; }

.direct-contact { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 26px; background: var(--panel); }
.direct-contact h4 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--ink); }
.exec-list { list-style: none; margin-top: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.exec-list li { font-size: 15px; }
.exec-list .exec-name { font-weight: 700; display: block; }
.exec-list a { color: var(--blue-deep); text-decoration: none; }
.exec-list a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); padding: 56px 56px 28px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
.footer-col h5 { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; color: #8FA0A8; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-col a, .footer-col p { font-size: 13.5px; color: #C7D1CA; text-decoration: none; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-logo { height: 26px; margin-bottom: 8px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.footer-tagline { font-size: 12.5px; font-style: italic; color: #8FA0A8; }
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  font-size: 12px; color: #7A8A90; text-align: center;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Landing-page-only elements (/skincare, /supplements)
   ========================================================================== */

.landing-badge {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white); background: var(--green-deep);
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll-reveal animation (functional, restrained — see prompt spec)
   Progressive enhancement: content is fully visible/readable without JS or
   before .is-visible is applied; only opacity/transform are gated so
   nothing ever blocks readability.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Progressive enhancement: content is visible by default. Only when JS is
   confirmed running (html.js) do we hide it for the scroll-reveal effect.
   If JS ever fails, the page still renders fully — nothing is ever
   permanently invisible. */
.reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
html.js .reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 0.84, 0.44, 1),
              transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
html.js .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); will-change: auto; }

/* Gentle stagger so grouped items cascade rather than snapping in together */
html.js .tiles > .reveal:nth-child(2),
html.js .feature-grid > .reveal:nth-child(2),
html.js .team-grid > .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 90ms; }
html.js .tiles > .reveal:nth-child(3),
html.js .feature-grid > .reveal:nth-child(3),
html.js .team-grid > .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 180ms; }
html.js .tiles > .reveal:nth-child(4),
html.js .feature-grid > .reveal:nth-child(4),
html.js .team-grid > .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 270ms; }
html.js .tiles > .reveal:nth-child(5),
html.js .team-grid > .reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 360ms; }
html.js .tiles > .reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 450ms; }

/* Respect prefers-reduced-motion absolutely — non-negotiable per spec */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal, html.js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .hero-visual .liposome-anim { animation: none; }
  .tile, .tile-photo img, .cta-btn, .science-panel, .faq-answer,
  .science-toggle .chev, .faq-question .chev, .proof-bar-fill {
    transition: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
}
html.no-motion .reveal, html.js.no-motion .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
.no-motion .hero-visual .liposome-anim { animation: none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive base
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 40px 24px; }
  .site-nav { padding: 14px 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
  .navlinks { gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .problem-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 48px 24px; }
  section.page-section { padding: 56px 24px; }
  .site-footer { padding: 40px 24px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  h1.headline { font-size: 36px; }
  .stat-num { font-size: 64px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   v3 additions — two-banner opening, Why SmartSorb pillars, science proof,
   ingredient portfolio panels, team headshots
   ========================================================================== */

/* Banner 1 — Life Enhanced (who/why). Full-bleed photo with overlay text. */
.life-banner {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.life-banner img.bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
}
.life-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.94) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.82) 38%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 75%);
}
.life-banner-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: 72px 56px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.life-banner h1 {
  font-size: 56px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -.01em; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.life-banner h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--green-deep); }
.life-banner .life-line {
  font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; color: #234C66; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.life-banner p.purpose {
  font-size: 17.5px; color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 470px; line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Banner 2 — SmartSorb hero keeps .hero styles; add encapsulation duo strip */
.encap-duo {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px;
  padding: 0 56px 76px;
}
.encap-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 340px;
}
.encap-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.encap-card .cap {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(22,35,44,0.9));
  color: #fff; padding: 56px 28px 26px;
  font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.55;
}
.encap-card .cap b { display: block; font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 6px; }

/* Why SmartSorb — three pillars, light breather section */
.pillars {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.pillar .pillar-mark {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green); opacity: .16;
  margin: 0 auto 6px;
  position: relative;
}
.pillar h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-top: -34px; position: relative; color: var(--ink); }
.pillar p { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Scientific proof — TEM + fluorescence */
.science-proof {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px;
}
.proof-img-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff;
}
.proof-img-card img { width: 100%; display: block; }
.proof-img-card .img-cap {
  padding: 16px 20px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.proof-img-card .img-cap b { color: var(--ink); display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.proof-img-card.dark { background: #0B0F12; }
.proof-img-card.dark .img-cap { background: #fff; }

/* Interfaces + advantages lists (Technology depth) */
.tech-depth { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
.depth-card { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 26px; }
.depth-card h4 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--ink); }
.chip-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.chip-row span {
  font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; color: #234C66;
  background: #EAF1F4; border-radius: 20px; padding: 6px 13px;
}
.adv-list { list-style: none; }
.adv-list li {
  font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--text-muted); padding: 9px 0 9px 26px; line-height: 1.55;
  position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--panel);
}
.adv-list li::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 13px;
  width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green); opacity: .8;
  clip-path: polygon(20% 45%, 40% 65%, 80% 20%, 90% 32%, 40% 85%, 10% 57%);
}

/* Ingredient portfolio — two scannable panels */
.portfolio-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 18px; }
.portfolio-panel { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; }
.portfolio-panel .panel-head {
  padding: 17px 20px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 16px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
}
.portfolio-panel.hydro .panel-head { background: #EAF1F4; color: var(--blue-deep); }
.portfolio-panel.lipo .panel-head { background: #EFF6E4; color: var(--green-deep); }
.panel-head .count { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; opacity: .9; }
.portfolio-list {
  max-height: 420px; overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 12px 20px 18px;
  columns: 2; column-gap: 24px;
}
.portfolio-list li {
  list-style: none; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 4px 0; break-inside: avoid;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--panel);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .portfolio-list { columns: 1; }
  .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .science-proof { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tech-depth { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .encap-duo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 0 24px 56px; }
  .life-banner-inner { padding: 56px 24px; }
  .life-banner h1 { font-size: 40px; }
  .life-banner::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.92) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.75) 60%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 100%); }
}

/* Team headshots */
.team-photo {
  width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  margin-bottom: 16px; display: block;
}
.team-photo-placeholder {
  width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--panel); border: 1px dashed var(--line);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px; color: var(--blue-deep);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Hero vitamin sphere — replaces the removed liposome rendering.
   Enlarged to fill the vacated space, with the caption laid over it. */
.hero-vitamin {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: 100%; max-width: 460px;
  border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0;
}
.hero-vitamin img {
  width: 100%; display: block;
  position: static;
}
.hero-vitamin figcaption {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(11,15,18,0.92));
  color: #fff; padding: 64px 26px 24px;
  font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.55;
}
.hero-vitamin figcaption b { display: block; font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-vitamin { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* Technology gallery — new SmartSorb imagery */
.tech-gallery {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; margin-top: 40px;
}
.tech-figure {
  margin: 0; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden; background: #fff;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.tech-figure img { width: 100%; display: block; }
/* Sphere renders are transparent PNGs — give them a soft field to sit on */
.tech-gallery:not(.wide) .tech-figure img {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, #F2F7FA 0%, #FFFFFF 70%);
  padding: 10px;
}
.tech-figure figcaption {
  padding: 18px 20px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.tech-figure figcaption b { color: var(--ink); display: block; font-size: 16.5px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.science-proof.single { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 520px); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .tech-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .science-proof.single { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ===== Applications: multi-image tiles ===== */
.tile-photo.multi { display: grid; gap: 2px; background: var(--line); height: 200px; }
.tile-photo.multi.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.tile-photo.multi.three { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr; }
.tile-photo.multi.three > :first-child { grid-row: span 2; }
.tile-photo.multi img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; background: #fff; }
.tile-photo.multi img.contain { object-fit: contain; padding: 8px; }

/* ===== Section image bands (Industries / FAQ / About / Contact) ===== */
.image-band { display: grid; gap: 20px; margin-top: 36px; }
.image-band.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.image-band figure {
  margin: 0; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff;
}
.image-band figure img { width: 100%; height: 260px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.image-band figcaption {
  padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); line-height: 1.5;
}

/* About: 24 years section with spark image */
.legacy-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr; gap: 32px; align-items: center; }
.legacy-grid img { width: 100%; border-radius: 12px; display: block; max-height: 420px; object-fit: cover; }

/* Team photos — enlarged per revision */
/* Executive team photos: larger, with a dark brand ring */
.team-photo {
  width: 190px; height: 190px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--blue-deep), 0 0 0 7px rgba(141,198,63,.35), 0 10px 24px rgba(22,35,44,.22);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.team-photo-placeholder { width: 190px; height: 190px; font-size: 34px; }
.team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.team-card { text-align: center; }
.team-card .team-photo { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .image-band.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .legacy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tile-photo.multi { height: 170px; }
}

/* ===== Cookie consent banner ===== */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 200;
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  display: none;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.cookie-banner.is-open { display: block; }
.cookie-inner {
  max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cookie-text { flex: 1 1 460px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; color: #DCE6E2; }
.cookie-text b { color: #fff; display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.cookie-text a { color: var(--green); }
.cookie-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cookie-btn {
  padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid transparent; font-family: inherit;
}
.cookie-btn.accept { background: var(--green); color: #12240F; }
.cookie-btn.accept:hover { background: #9FD658; }
.cookie-btn.reject { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.cookie-btn.reject:hover { border-color: #fff; }
.cookie-btn:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid #fff; outline-offset: 2px; }

/* ===== Accessibility widget ===== */
.a11y-toggle {
  position: fixed; right: 20px; bottom: 20px; z-index: 190;
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-deep); color: #fff; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.a11y-toggle:hover { background: #234C66; }
.a11y-panel {
  position: fixed; right: 20px; bottom: 84px; z-index: 191;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px; width: 280px; display: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
}
.a11y-panel.is-open { display: block; }
.a11y-panel h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.a11y-option {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 9px 0; font-size: 14.5px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--panel);
}
.a11y-option button {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 5px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;
}
.a11y-option button[aria-pressed="true"] { background: var(--green); border-color: var(--green-deep); }

/* Accessibility modes */
html.a11y-large-text body { font-size: 118%; }
html.a11y-large-text .headline, html.a11y-large-text .life-banner h1 { font-size: 1.15em; }
html.a11y-high-contrast { --text-muted: #0B120E; --text-secondary: #0B120E; --text-faint: #212A25; }
html.a11y-high-contrast .tile, html.a11y-high-contrast .feature-card,
html.a11y-high-contrast .depth-card, html.a11y-high-contrast .proof-card { border-color: #6A736D; }
html.a11y-underline-links a { text-decoration: underline; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cookie-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .a11y-panel { right: 12px; width: calc(100vw - 24px); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Technology section — rebalanced layout (v3.5)
   Images grouped by narrative role, each band with its own treatment and
   scale so illustrations and real microscopy no longer compete.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Labeled horizontal divider between image types */
.band-divider {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
  margin: 72px 0 32px;
}
.band-divider span {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #4F7A21; white-space: nowrap;
}
.band-divider::after {
  content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--line);
}

/* --- Band A: the particle. Transparent renders, no boxes, lots of air --- */
.particle-band {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px 28px;
}
/* Two spheres side by side; within each, the label sits beside the sphere. */
.particle-item {
  margin: 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 250px 1fr;
  gap: 24px; align-items: center;
}
.particle-item img {
  height: 250px; width: 250px; object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.particle-item figcaption {
  font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6;
}
.particle-item figcaption b {
  display: block; color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* --- Band B: delivery in the skin. Split layout, diagram reads as diagram --- */
.skin-band {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.62fr 1fr; gap: 44px; align-items: center;
}
.skin-band figure { margin: 0; }
.skin-band img {
  width: 100%; max-height: 400px; object-fit: contain;
  display: block; border-radius: 10px;
}
.skin-band .skin-copy h4 { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--ink); }
.skin-band .skin-copy p { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.62; max-width: 460px; }
.skin-band .skin-copy p + p { margin-top: 12px; }

/* --- Band C: real microscopy. Smaller, explicitly evidence --- */
.micro-band { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.micro-item {
  margin: 0; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden; background: #fff;
}
.micro-item img { width: 100%; height: 230px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.micro-item.dark img { background: #0B0F12; object-fit: contain; }
.micro-item figcaption {
  padding: 15px 18px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); line-height: 1.5;
}
.micro-item figcaption b { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-size: 15.5px; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.micro-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #234C66; background: #EAF1F4;
  padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .particle-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 28px 20px; gap: 30px; }
  .particle-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; text-align: center; }
  .particle-item img { height: 230px; width: 230px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .particle-item figcaption { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 420px; }
  .skin-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .skin-band img { max-height: 340px; }
  .micro-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .band-divider { margin: 52px 0 26px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Us — "Life. Enhanced." collage (v3.6)
   Ties the About opening back to Banner 1 emotionally before the site
   pivots into Vision / Mission.
   ========================================================================== */
.life-collage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  height: 460px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.life-collage figure { margin: 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 14px; }
.life-collage img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.life-collage .anchor { grid-row: span 2; }
.life-collage .cap {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(11,15,18,.86));
  color: #fff; padding: 42px 20px 16px;
  font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.45;
}

/* The connective line between collage and Vision/Mission */
.life-bridge {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 40px auto 8px;
  max-width: 760px;
}
.life-bridge p {
  font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.5;
}
.life-bridge p em { font-style: italic; color: var(--green-deep); }

/* Vision/Mission now sits full width below the collage */
.vm-pair { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 28px; }

/* Rose, relocated into the ingredient portfolio panel */
.portfolio-rose {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; gap: 26px;
  align-items: center; margin-bottom: 26px;
  padding-bottom: 26px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.portfolio-rose img { width: 100%; border-radius: 12px; display: block; }
.portfolio-rose p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.portfolio-rose p b { color: var(--ink); display: block; font-size: 17.5px; margin-bottom: 6px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .life-collage { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-rows: repeat(3, 200px); height: auto; }
  .life-collage .anchor { grid-row: span 1; }
  .life-bridge p { font-size: 18px; }
  .vm-pair { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .portfolio-rose { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Fallback for engines without CSS grid — collage degrades to a stack
   instead of overflowing its fixed height. */
@supports not (display: grid) {
  .life-collage { display: block; height: auto; }
  .life-collage figure { height: 260px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
}

/* ===== News & Insights article pages ===== */
.article-wrap { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 64px 24px 80px; }
.article-wrap .eyebrow-label { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.article-wrap h1 { font-size: 42px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.01em; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.article-byline { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-faint); margin-bottom: 36px; padding-bottom: 22px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.article-byline b { color: var(--ink); }
.article-body p { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.72; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.article-body h2 { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; margin: 40px 0 14px; color: var(--ink); }
.article-body ul { margin: 0 0 24px 22px; }
.article-body li { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.article-qa { margin-top: 44px; padding: 28px; background: var(--panel); border-radius: 12px; }
.article-qa h2 { margin-top: 0; }
.article-qa h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; margin: 18px 0 6px; color: var(--ink); }
.article-qa p { font-size: 16.5px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.article-author { margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.article-author b { color: var(--ink); }
.article-cta { margin-top: 36px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .article-wrap h1 { font-size: 32px; } .article-body p, .article-body li { font-size: 17px; } }

/* ===== Homepage problem strip: the fix statement + Learn More ===== */
.fix-statement {
  margin-top: 26px !important;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--green);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  font-size: 27px !important; line-height: 1.3 !important;
  font-weight: 800; color: #FFFFFF !important;
  max-width: 520px !important;
}
.fix-statement span { color: var(--green); }
.fix-follow { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 17px !important; font-weight: 700; color: #FFFFFF !important; }
.stat-learn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 22px; padding: 11px 20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--green); border-radius: 6px;
  color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--motion-fast) var(--ease), color var(--motion-fast) var(--ease);
}
.stat-learn:hover { background: var(--green); color: #12240F; }
.stat-learn:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid #FFFFFF; outline-offset: 3px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .fix-statement { font-size: 22px !important; } }

/* ===== Absorption evidence page ===== */
.ev-wrap { max-width: 1120px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ev-h1 { font-size: 42px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ev-summary { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin: 8px 0 12px; }
.ev-summary div { background: var(--blue-deep); color: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; }
.ev-summary b { display: block; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--green); line-height: 1.1; }
.ev-summary span { font-size: 14.5px; color: #E4EDF2; }
.ev-legend { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-faint); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ev-legend-bar { position: relative; display: inline-block; width: 90px; height: 8px; background: var(--line); border-radius: 4px; }
.ev-legend-bar span { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 40%; background: var(--green-deep); border-radius: 4px; }
.ev-legend-bar i { position: absolute; right: 0; top: -4px; bottom: -4px; width: 2px; background: #A32D2D; }
.ev-h2 { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; margin: 48px 0 8px; }
.ev-sub { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 720px; }
.ev-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ev-card { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px; background: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.ev-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
.ev-top h3 { font-size: 18.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); }
.ev-type { flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #234C66; background: #EAF1F4; padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: 4px; }
.ev-value { font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--blue-deep); margin: 10px 0 8px; line-height: 1; }
.ev-bar { position: relative; height: 8px; background: var(--line); border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ev-bar span { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; background: var(--green-deep); border-radius: 4px; }
.ev-bar i { position: absolute; right: 0; top: -4px; bottom: -4px; width: 2px; background: #A32D2D; }
.ev-what { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ev-cite { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-faint); line-height: 1.55; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--panel); }
.ev-cite a { color: var(--blue-deep); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; }
.ev-cite a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.ev-read { margin-top: 52px; padding: 28px; background: var(--panel); border-radius: 12px; }
.ev-read h2 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ev-read p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ev-read b { color: var(--ink); }
.ev-cta { margin-top: 44px; text-align: center; }
.ev-cta h2 { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ev-cta p { font-size: 17px; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ev-back { display: block; margin-top: 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-deep); text-decoration: none; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ev-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ev-summary { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .ev-h1 { font-size: 32px; } }

/* ===== Memberships & affiliations / news ===== */
.aff-wrap { max-width: 1000px; }
.aff-intro { font-size: 18px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.aff-h2 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; margin: 40px 0 16px; }
.aff-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.aff-card { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px; background: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.aff-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.aff-top h3 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); }
.aff-tag { flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #4F7A21; background: #EFF6E4; padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: 4px; }
.aff-card p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.aff-card a { margin-top: auto; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--blue-deep); text-decoration: none; }
.aff-card a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.news-quote { margin: 26px 0; padding: 22px 26px; border-left: 5px solid var(--green); background: var(--panel); border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0; }
.news-quote p { font-size: 18px !important; font-style: italic; color: var(--ink) !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; }
.news-quote cite { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; color: var(--text-muted); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .aff-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== News & Insights hub ===== */
.hub-wrap { max-width: 1000px; }
.hub-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.hub-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px; background: #fff; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: border-color var(--motion-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--motion-fast) var(--ease); }
.hub-card:hover { border-color: var(--green-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hub-card:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--blue-deep); outline-offset: 3px; }
.hub-kind { align-self: flex-start; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #234C66; background: #EAF1F4; padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.hub-card h3 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.hub-card p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hub-meta { margin-top: auto; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--blue-deep); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .hub-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Banner 1 closing line */
.life-close {
  margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--green);
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .life-close { font-size: 17px; } }

/* ===== Option B: particle band with payload circles ===== */
.particle-b { background: #FFFFFF; border-radius: 16px; padding: 40px 28px 44px; }
.pb-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.pb-item { margin: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 230px 1fr; gap: 22px; align-items: center; }
.pb-item img { width: 230px; height: 230px; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.pb-item figcaption { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.pb-item figcaption b { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pb-bridge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin: 40px 0 28px; }
.pb-bridge span { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #4F7A21; white-space: nowrap; }
.pb-bridge::before, .pb-bridge::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--line); }
.pb-payloads { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.pb-payload { margin: 0; text-align: center; }
.pb-payload img { width: 100%; max-width: 250px; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto 14px; }
.pb-payload h4 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.pb-payload p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; max-width: 290px; margin: 0 auto; }
.pb-foot { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.pb-foot a { color: var(--blue-deep); font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none; }
.pb-foot a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pb-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .pb-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 16px; }
  .pb-item img { margin: 0 auto; width: 210px; height: 210px; }
  .pb-payloads { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}