/* ???????????????????????????????????????????
   USOS ? United States Oil Supply
   Professional landing system
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:root {
  --navy: #05080a;
  --navy-2: #0a1016;
  --navy-3: #111b24;
  --navy-4: #172430;
  --usa-blue: #002868;
  --usa-blue-glow: rgba(0, 40, 104, 0.55);
  --gold: #d4af37;
  --gold-bright: #f0d060;
  --gold-mid: #c9a227;
  --gold-deep: #8b5a2b;
  --bronze: #6b4423;
  --red: #bf0a30;
  --red-soft: #e01840;
  --white: #f5f4f0;
  --cream: #e8e4d9;
  --muted: rgba(245, 244, 240, 0.58);
  --muted-2: rgba(245, 244, 240, 0.38);
  --line: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  --line-strong: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  --font-display: "Bebas Neue", sans-serif;
  --font-cond: "Barlow Condensed", sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Barlow", sans-serif;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --section-pad: clamp(5rem, 12vw, 9rem);
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  --max: 1120px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--gold-deep) var(--navy-2);
  scroll-snap-type: none;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.55;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--navy-2);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
  border: 2px solid var(--navy-2);
}

body.is-loading {
  overflow: hidden;
}

::selection {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  color: var(--white);
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -999px;
  top: 0.75rem;
  z-index: 3000;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  left: 0.75rem;
}

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

button {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

strong {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ??? Ambient FX ??? */
.fx-grain {
  pointer-events: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.04;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.fx-vignette {
  pointer-events: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 62%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22) 100%);
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.fx-sheen {
  pointer-events: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.025;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 70% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35), transparent 55%);
  animation: none;
}

.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.scroll-progress__bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--gold), var(--gold-bright));
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  transition: width 0.05s linear;
}

/* Custom cursor (desktop) */
.cursor {
  display: none;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .cursor {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 1001;
    pointer-events: none;
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
    opacity: 0.65;
  }
  .cursor__ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 244, 240, 0.7);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.25s var(--ease), height 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s;
  }
  .cursor__dot {
    display: none;
  }
  .cursor.is-hover .cursor__ring {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-color: var(--gold);
  }
}

/* ??? Loader ??? */
.loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: grid;
  place-content: center;
  justify-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--navy);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), visibility 0.7s;
}

.loader.is-done {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.loader__seal {
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px var(--line-strong),
    0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  animation: sealPulse 1.6s var(--ease) infinite;
}

.loader__seal img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.loader__brand {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.loader__sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.loader__bar {
  width: 140px;
  height: 1px;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.loader__bar span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-bright));
  animation: none;
}

.loader__pct {
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ??? Nav ??? */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.9rem var(--gutter);
  transition: background 0.35s, border-color 0.35s, padding 0.35s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.88), transparent);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.nav.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.92);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
  padding-top: 0.7rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.7rem;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-logo {
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--line-strong), 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s;
}

.nav-brand:hover .nav-logo {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold), 0 0 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.nav-wordmark {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.nav-wordmark__tick {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.nav-wordmark__name {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.nav-links a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  bottom: 0.2rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.nav-burger {
  display: none;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.nav-burger span {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.nav-burger.is-open span:first-child {
  transform: translateY(3.75px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-burger.is-open span:last-child {
  transform: translateY(-3.75px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease), visibility 0.35s;
}

.mobile-menu[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

.mobile-menu.is-open {
  display: grid;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-menu__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out);
}

.mobile-menu.is-open .mobile-menu__inner {
  transform: none;
}

.mobile-menu a:not(.btn) {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--cream);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}

.mobile-menu a:not(.btn):hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

/* ??? Buttons ??? */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, filter 0.3s;
}

.btn > span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1rem 1.7rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.btn-gold {
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold) 38%, var(--gold-deep));
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) inset,
    0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) inset,
    0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
}

.btn-gold::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 45%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}

.btn-gold > span,
.btn-outline > span,
.btn-ghost > span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-gold:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(120%);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.08);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) inset,
    0 14px 36px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  color: var(--white);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.btn-copy {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn.is-pressed {
  transform: scale(0.97) !important;
  filter: brightness(0.95);
}

.title-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  filter: blur(6px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.9s var(--ease-out),
    filter 0.9s var(--ease-out);
}

.title-reveal.is-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  filter: none;
}

/* ??? Hero ??? */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 7.5rem var(--gutter) 5.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  z-index: 4;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.hero-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  /* Crop framing owned by unique-bgs.css */
  transform: scale(1);
  transform-origin: 55% 30%;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: photoIn 1.1s var(--ease-out) 0.2s forwards;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
}

@keyframes photoWind {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1) translate3d(0, 0, 0) skewX(0deg);
    filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05) brightness(1);
  }
  18% {
    transform: scale(1.012) translate3d(0.25%, -0.12%, 0) skewX(0.18deg);
    filter: saturate(1.06) contrast(1.05) brightness(1.015);
  }
  36% {
    transform: scale(1.018) translate3d(0.4%, 0.08%, 0) skewX(-0.12deg);
    filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05) brightness(1.01);
  }
  54% {
    transform: scale(1.014) translate3d(0.2%, -0.15%, 0) skewX(0.14deg);
  }
  72% {
    transform: scale(1.008) translate3d(0.1%, 0.05%, 0) skewX(-0.08deg);
  }
  88% {
    transform: scale(1.01) translate3d(0.18%, -0.04%, 0) skewX(0.1deg);
  }
}

.hero-wash {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.9) 0%, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.55) 28%, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.12) 55%, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.2) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.35) 0%, transparent 22%, transparent 58%, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.82) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-wash--side {
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.35) 0%, transparent 42%);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.hero-wash--bottom {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 75% 70%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 35% at 20% 80%, rgba(191, 10, 48, 0.1), transparent 55%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.hero-seal {
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 10vh, 6.5rem);
  width: min(22vw, 168px);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  z-index: 3;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65));
}

.hero-seal__ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  animation: ringSpin 32s linear infinite;
}

.hero-logo {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: logoFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 2px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45),
    0 0 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.brand-lockup {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--white);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.brand-lockup img {
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--line-strong), 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 9.5vw, 6.6rem);
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.hero-title .line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-title .line > span {
  display: block;
  transform: translateY(110%);
  animation: lineUp 1s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.hero-title .line:nth-child(2) > span {
  animation-delay: 0.12s;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 32rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.scroll-hint__track {
  position: relative;
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scroll-hint__thumb {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold-bright));
  animation: scrollThumb 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ??? Marquee ??? */
.marquee {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04), transparent);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.95rem 0;
}

.marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  animation: marquee 42s linear infinite;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee__star {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.marquee--slow {
  border-top: none;
  padding: 0.65rem 0 0.95rem;
  background: transparent;
}

.marquee--slow .marquee__track {
  animation-duration: 55s;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted-2);
}

.marquee__track--reverse {
  animation-name: marqueeReverse;
}

@keyframes marqueeReverse {
  from { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  to { transform: translateX(0); }
}

.marquee:hover .marquee__track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* ??? Sections ??? */
.section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--section-pad) var(--gutter);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
}

.section > .section-frame,
.section > .chapter-mark,
.section > .section-kicker,
.section > .section-title,
.section > .section-sub,
.section > .discover-grid,
.section > .pillars,
.section > .timeline,
.section > .stats,
.section > .flow-board,
.section > .story-grid,
.section > .token-card,
.section > .prose {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section > .section-kicker,
.section > .section-title,
.section > .section-sub,
.section > .chapter-mark,
.section > .prose {
  width: 100%;
}

.section-kicker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.kicker-line {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.section-kicker {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.prose strong {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 6.5vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 0.94;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.title-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-deep));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.section-sub {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 36rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.prose {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: rgba(245, 244, 240, 0.8);
  max-width: 38rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.prose.large {
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3.2vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--white);
  max-width: 40rem;
}

.prose.muted {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.prose.center {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.center-ctas {
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.chapter-mark {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.chapter-mark__line {
  flex: 0 0 48px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--line-strong);
}

.chapter-mark span:last-child {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.why {
  position: relative;
}

.why::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10% 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 40%, rgba(0, 40, 104, 0.2), transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.why > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.window {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: none;
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: var(--gutter);
  padding-right: var(--gutter);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 40, 104, 0.2), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03), transparent);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.window::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 20%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.section-frame {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.window .section-kicker,
.window .section-title {
  justify-content: center;
}

.window .section-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
}

.window .section-sub {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.countdown {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin: 2.75rem auto 1.5rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.countdown-cell {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.4rem 0.5rem 1.15rem;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-3), var(--navy-2));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.countdown-cell::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-bright), transparent);
}

.countdown-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.5vw, 3.4rem);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), text-shadow 0.2s;
}

.countdown-num.is-tick {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.65);
}

.countdown-label {
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.countdown-date {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--red-soft);
}

.countdown-date__rule {
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(191, 10, 48, 0.45);
}

/* Discover */
.discover-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.discover-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.pillar-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 40, 104, 0.35), transparent 60%),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s;
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 40ms);
}

.pillar-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
}

.chip-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* Timeline polish */
.timeline li {
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.timeline li:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  background: rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.35);
}

.timeline__note {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Footer cols headings */
.footer-cols h4 {
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

/* Hero title gold second line option via existing structure */
.hero-title .line:last-child span {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

@supports not (background-clip: text) {
  .hero-title .line:last-child span {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
  }
}


.discover-quote {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(191, 10, 48, 0.12), transparent 55%),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  position: relative;
}

.discover-quote::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--red));
}

.discover-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.discover-quote span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Pillars */
.pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.pillar {
  padding: 2rem 0.5rem 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: border-color 0.35s;
}

.pillar:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
}

.pillar__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--red);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pillar__ornament {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
}

.pillar h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}

.pillar p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  max-width: 28rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Timeline */
.timeline {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 3rem 0;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -1px;
  top: 0;
  width: 2px;
  height: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--red));
  transition: height 1.4s var(--ease-out);
}

.timeline.visible::before,
.timeline.reveal.visible::before {
  height: 100%;
}

.timeline li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5.5rem 1fr auto;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 1.25rem 0 1.25rem 1.85rem;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.timeline li:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03);
}

.timeline li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -5px;
  top: 1.55rem;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.timeline li:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.25);
}

.timeline .year {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.timeline .event {
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.timeline__note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  text-align: right;
}

.timeline .now .event {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.timeline .now::before {
  background: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(191, 10, 48, 0.22), 0 0 16px rgba(191, 10, 48, 0.4);
}

/* Stats */
.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin: 3rem 0 2rem;
}

.stat {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.1rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(0, 40, 104, 0.4), transparent 65%);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.35s, transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.stat:hover {
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.stat-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 20% -40% 20%;
  height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stat-value {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Flow board */
.flow-board {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05), transparent 30%),
    var(--navy-2);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.25rem;
}

.flow-board__header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.flow-board__live {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.flow-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.flow-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2rem 8.5rem 1fr 2.5rem;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.flow-rank {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--red);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.flow-name {
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.flow-bar {
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.flow-bar i {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--usa-blue), var(--gold), var(--gold-bright));
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  transition: width 1.2s var(--ease-out);
}

.flow-board.visible .flow-bar i,
.reveal.visible .flow-bar i {
  width: var(--w);
}

.flow-row .flow-bar i {
  width: 0;
}

.flow-row.visible .flow-bar i,
.reveal.visible .flow-row .flow-bar i {
  width: var(--w);
}

/* Fix: when parent flow-board has reveal.visible, animate bars */
.flow-board.reveal.visible .flow-bar i {
  width: var(--w);
}

.flow-pct {
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.flow-note {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--muted-2);
}

/* Story */
.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.story-panel {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.09), transparent 35%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-3), var(--navy-2));
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-bright), transparent);
  z-index: 2;
}

.story-panel__portrait {
  position: relative;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-panel__portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 70% 12%;
  filter: saturate(1.05);
}

.story-panel__portrait-fade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
}

.story-panel__top,
.story-panel ul,
.story-panel__stamp {
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  padding-right: 1.75rem;
}

.story-panel__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: -1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.story-panel__top img {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--line-strong);
}

.story-panel-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.story-panel-ticker {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.story-panel ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.story-panel li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: rgba(245, 244, 240, 0.85);
  padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.story-panel li span {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.story-panel__stamp {
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Token */
.token-card {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(191, 10, 48, 0.12), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom left, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-3), var(--navy-2));
  overflow: hidden;
}

.token-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  bottom: -40%;
  left: 0;
  width: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-18deg) translateX(-120%);
  animation: tokenSheen 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes tokenSheen {
  0%, 15% { transform: skewX(-18deg) translateX(-120%); opacity: 0; }
  35% { opacity: 1; }
  55%, 100% { transform: skewX(-18deg) translateX(320%); opacity: 0; }
}

.token-card__edge {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent 20%) top / 100% 1px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 80%, var(--gold)) bottom / 100% 1px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), transparent 20%) left / 1px 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 80%, var(--gold)) right / 1px 100% no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.token-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.meta-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.meta-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.ca-block {
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ca-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ca-code {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ca-hint {
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted-2);
}

.token-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.token-live {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #2ecc71;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #2ecc71;
  animation: blink 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Distinction */
.distinction {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: none;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: clamp(6rem, 14vw, 10rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(6rem, 14vw, 10rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.distinction__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.82), rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.72) 40%, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.9)),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 40, 104, 0.45), transparent 65%),
    url("assets/trump-hero.png") center 18% / cover no-repeat;
  filter: grayscale(0.2) saturate(0.85) brightness(0.55);
}

.distinction__bg::after {
  content: none;
}

.distinction__bg img {
  display: none;
}

.distinction__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.distinction .section-kicker {
  justify-content: center;
}

.distinction .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Roadmap */
.phases {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  position: relative;
}

.phases::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--red), var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.35;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.phase {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.2rem 1.75rem;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07), transparent 50%),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s, border-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
}

.phase--active {
  border-top-color: var(--red);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(191, 10, 48, 0.14), transparent 55%),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(191, 10, 48, 0.2), 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.phase--active .phase-tag {
  color: var(--red-soft);
}

.phase--active::after {
  content: "NOW";
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.45rem;
}

/* Protocol */
.protocol-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.protocol-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(0, 40, 104, 0.3), transparent 60%),
    var(--navy-2);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.protocol-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.protocol-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
}

.protocol-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--red);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.protocol-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.protocol-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Dock + back to top */
.dock {
  position: fixed;
  right: 1.25rem;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 95;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold) 40%, var(--gold-deep));
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s, transform 0.35s var(--ease), visibility 0.35s;
}

.dock.is-show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: none;
}

.dock__dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--red);
  animation: blink 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.to-top {
  position: fixed;
  left: 1.25rem;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 95;
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s, transform 0.35s var(--ease), visibility 0.35s, border-color 0.25s;
}

.to-top.is-show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: none;
}

.to-top:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .protocol-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .dock {
    right: 0.85rem;
    bottom: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .to-top {
    left: 0.85rem;
    bottom: 0.85rem;
  }
  .phase--active::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

.phase-tag {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.phase-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  color: var(--red);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.phase h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin: 0.55rem 0 1rem;
}

.phase ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.phase li {
  padding-left: 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
}

.phase li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* CTA */
.cta {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: clamp(6rem, 12vw, 9rem);
  position: relative;
}

.cta__glow {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 10%;
  width: min(70vw, 520px);
  height: min(70vw, 520px);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta__frame {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(17, 27, 36, 0.9), rgba(10, 16, 22, 0.95));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.cta__frame::before,
.cta__frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.cta__frame::before {
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  border-right: none;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.cta__frame::after {
  right: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  border-left: none;
  border-top: none;
}

.cta__seal {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--line-strong), 0 0 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.cta .section-kicker {
  justify-content: center;
}

.cta .prose {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 3.5rem var(--gutter) 2.25rem;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03), transparent 20%),
    var(--navy-2);
  position: relative;
}

.footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-bright), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.footer-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-logo {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--line-strong);
}

.footer-brand strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-tag {
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.footer-cols {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.footer-cols h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-cols a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  transition: color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}

.footer-cols a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.disclaimer {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(245, 244, 240, 0.35);
}

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.copyright,
.footer-made {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.footer-made {
  color: var(--muted-2);
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* ??? Reveal / Animate ??? */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.85s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.85s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 70ms);
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.animate-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  animation: riseIn 0.9s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.28s; }
.delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.delay-4 { animation-delay: 0.52s; }
.delay-5 { animation-delay: 0.64s; }

/* Hold hero entrance until loader clears */
body.is-loading .animate-in,
body.is-loading .hero-title .line > span {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.nav-links a.is-active {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.nav-links a.is-active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-links a[aria-current="true"] {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.flow-board {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.flow-board::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-bright), transparent);
}

/* Ornamental section divider */
.ornament {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.5rem var(--gutter);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.ornament__rule {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 180px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--line-strong), transparent);
}

.ornament__drop {
  width: 10px;
  height: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-deep));
  border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50% / 60% 60% 40% 40%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  animation: dropPulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes dropPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1); opacity: 0.85; }
  50% { transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
}

.toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
  z-index: 1100;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
  background: var(--navy-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s, transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.toast.is-show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* ??? Keyframes ??? */
@keyframes riseIn {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

@keyframes lineUp {
  to { transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes logoFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}

@keyframes scrollThumb {
  0% { top: -40%; }
  100% { top: 120%; }
}

@keyframes blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.3; }
}

@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes grainShift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  25% { transform: translate(-1%, 1%); }
  50% { transform: translate(1%, -1%); }
  75% { transform: translate(-1%, -1%); }
}

@keyframes sheenDrift {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

@keyframes sealPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--line-strong), 0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold), 0 0 55px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4); }
}

@keyframes ringSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ??? Reduced motion ??? */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .fx-grain,
  .fx-sheen {
    animation: none;
  }
  .hero-photo {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: scale(1) !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: none;
  }
}

/* ??? Responsive ??? */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-burger {
    display: flex;
  }
  .hero-seal {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-wash {
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.88) 0%, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.4) 40%, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.15) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.35) 0%, transparent 30%, transparent 55%, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.88) 100%);
  }
  .discover-grid,
  .story-grid,
  .pillars,
  .stats,
  .phases {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .phases {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .timeline li {
    grid-template-columns: 4.5rem 1fr;
  }
  .timeline__note {
    display: none;
  }
  .protocol-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .flow-row {
    grid-template-columns: 2rem minmax(0, 1fr) 2.5rem;
  }
  .flow-name {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .cta__frame {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .token-meta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav-actions .btn-ghost {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-wordmark__name {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero {
    min-height: 100svh;
    height: auto;
    max-height: none;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
  }
  .hero-seal {
    width: 88px;
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: 5.25rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
  .brand-lockup {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .cursor {
    display: none !important;
  }
  body.has-cursor,
  body.has-cursor a,
  body.has-cursor button {
    cursor: auto;
  }
  .countdown,
  .pillars,
  .stats,
  .token-meta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .phases,
  .discover-grid,
  .story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-cols {
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------
   UI polish layer ? denser craft details
------------------------------------------- */

.nav {
  padding: 0.85rem var(--gutter);
}

.nav.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.2);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.nav-logo {
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.45s;
}

.section {
  padding-top: clamp(5.5rem, 11vw, 8.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(5.5rem, 11vw, 8.5rem);
}

.section-title {
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.section-sub {
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

.hero-content {
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-fineprint {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-ctas .btn-lg {
  min-width: 11.5rem;
}

.scroll-hint {
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}

.scroll-hint:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.countdown-cell {
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
}

.countdown-cell:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.btn-lg {
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.nav-actions .btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.timeline li.now .year {
  color: var(--red-soft);
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(191, 10, 48, 0.35);
}

.mobile-menu__inner .btn {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  min-width: 12rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s;
}

.footer-brand:hover .footer-logo {
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold), 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.countdown-cell:hover .countdown-num {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  text-shadow: 0 0 36px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
}

.pillar {
  position: relative;
}

.pillar h3 {
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.pillar:hover h3 {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.pillar p {
  max-width: 26rem;
}

.stat {
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.stat::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25), transparent 40%) border-box;
  mask:
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
}

.stat:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.flow-board {
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.flow-row {
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background 0.25s;
}

.flow-row:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04);
}

.token-card {
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.token-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.token-card__header img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--line-strong), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.token-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.token-card__pair {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.token-meta__cell {
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}

.token-meta__cell:hover {
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
}

.ca-code {
  border-radius: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.phase {
  border-radius: 0 0 2px 2px;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.protocol-card {
  border-radius: 2px;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.protocol-card h3 {
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.protocol-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.cta__frame {
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.cta__frame .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.story-panel {
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.story-panel__portrait {
  height: 200px;
}

.discover-quote {
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.pillar-chip {
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.marquee {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05), rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.4));
}

.marquee__star {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.ornament {
  padding: 1.25rem var(--gutter);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.dock {
  border-radius: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

.dock:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.to-top {
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-brand strong {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white), var(--gold-bright));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.disclaimer {
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.loader__seal img {
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Soft section watermark numbers */
.system,
.roadmap,
.protocol {
  position: relative;
}

.system::after,
.roadmap::after,
.protocol::after {
  position: absolute;
  right: var(--gutter);
  top: 4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 14vw, 9rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.system::after { content: "02"; }
.roadmap::after { content: "05"; }
.protocol::after { content: "06"; }

.system > *,
.roadmap > *,
.protocol > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-gold {
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.btn-outline,
.btn-ghost {
  border-radius: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-fineprint {
    max-width: 16rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .system::after,
  .roadmap::after,
  .protocol::after {
    opacity: 0.5;
    top: 2.5rem;
  }
  .token-card__header {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* -- Next polish pass -- */
.countdown-shell {
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
  max-width: 680px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07), transparent 45%),
    rgba(10, 16, 22, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.countdown-shell .countdown {
  margin: 0 auto 1.35rem;
  max-width: none;
}

.countdown-shell .countdown-date {
  margin: 0;
}

.protocol-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.protocol-card p {
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.protocol-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: color 0.25s, transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.protocol-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cta-note {
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-cols {
  gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-ico {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 0.15rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.hero-photo {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: photoIn 1.1s var(--ease-out) 0.2s forwards;
}

@keyframes photoIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

body.is-loading .hero-photo {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.chapter-mark {
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.discover-copy .prose:first-child::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  float: left;
  line-height: 0.8;
  padding-right: 0.35rem;
  padding-top: 0.2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.token-footer {
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

.phase ul li {
  transition: color 0.25s;
}

.phase:hover ul li {
  color: rgba(245, 244, 240, 0.78);
}

.nav-brand:focus-visible,
.nav-links a:focus-visible {
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .countdown-shell {
    padding: 1.15rem 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  }
  .discover-copy .prose:first-child::first-letter {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
  }
  .footer-cols {
    gap: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* -- Craft pass -- */
.trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.1rem var(--gutter);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(0, 40, 104, 0.18);
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.trust-strip__dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-icon {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.mobile-menu__seal {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--line-strong), 0 0 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.mobile-menu__brand {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.mobile-menu__inner .btn-outline {
  min-width: 12rem;
}

.cta-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-family: var(--font-cond);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-2);
}

.distinction__inner .prose.large {
  text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.brand-lockup span {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 30%, var(--gold-bright));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.btn {
  isolation: isolate;
}

.btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--x, 50%) var(--y, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent 45%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.btn:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.loader {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), transparent 55%),
    var(--navy);
}

.flow-board__header {
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.story-panel li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.phase-tag {
  min-height: 1.1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .trust-strip {
    gap: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  }
  .trust-strip__dot {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* -- Tick 5 micro-polish -- */
.trust-strip span:not(.trust-strip__dot):hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.stat-icon {
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), color 0.35s;
}

.stat:hover .stat-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.cta__seal {
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.5s;
}

.cta__frame:hover .cta__seal {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold), 0 0 32px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.hero-fineprint {
  max-width: 28rem;
}

.scroll-hint span:first-child {
  transition: letter-spacing 0.35s;
}

.scroll-hint:hover span:first-child {
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
}

/* -- Hour-2 structural polish -- */
.stat-value {
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 3.2vw, 2.1rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.stat-desc {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-transform: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 12rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.phase-live {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--red-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

.btn-copy.is-copied {
  border-color: #2ecc71 !important;
  color: #2ecc71 !important;
}

.dock:focus-visible,
.to-top:focus-visible,
.scroll-hint:focus-visible,
.protocol-link:focus-visible,
.nav-burger:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.hero-seal {
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero-seal {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .phase--active::after {
    display: inline-block;
    position: static;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
    vertical-align: middle;
  }
  .stat {
    padding: 1.5rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .stat-value {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
}

/* Remove duplicate hero-photo animation override from older polish layer */
.hero-photo {
  will-change: auto;
}

.scroll-hint.is-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
}

.scroll-hint {
  transition: opacity 0.35s, transform 0.35s var(--ease), color 0.3s;
}

/* -- Hour2 tick1: keep free-scroll (hero crop owned by unique-bgs.css) -- */
.section.discover,
.section.system,
.section.token,
.section.roadmap,
.section.protocol,
.section.cta {
  scroll-snap-align: none;
}

.marquee {
  scroll-snap-align: none;
}

.hero-content {
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .scroll-hint {
    bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------
   Patriotic section backgrounds ? flags & eagles
------------------------------------------- */

.has-patriot-bg {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.has-patriot-bg > *:not(.patriot-bg) {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.patriot-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s var(--ease-out);
}

.has-patriot-bg.is-lit .patriot-bg,
.patriot-bg.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Default: show when section is in view via JS class on section */
section.has-patriot-bg.in-view .patriot-bg {
  opacity: 1;
}

.patriot-bg--eagle {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 88% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), transparent 60%),
    url("assets/eagle.svg") 92% 45% / min(42vw, 340px) auto no-repeat,
    url("assets/bg-eagle-flag.png") right center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  filter: saturate(0.9);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 45%, black 100%);
}

.patriot-bg--eagle-right {
  background:
    url("assets/eagle.svg") 94% 30% / min(28vw, 220px) auto no-repeat,
    url("assets/bg-eagle-flag.png") 100% 40% / 70% auto no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(0.85);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 20%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 70%, black 100%);
}

.patriot-bg--flag {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.55), rgba(5, 8, 10, 0.75)),
    url("assets/flag-motif.svg") center / cover no-repeat,
    url("assets/bg-flag-wash.png") center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  filter: brightness(0.55) contrast(1.05);
}

.patriot-bg--flag-soft {
  background:
    url("assets/flag-motif.svg") 10% 50% / min(55vw, 520px) auto no-repeat,
    url("assets/bg-flag-wash.png") left center / 75% auto no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  filter: brightness(0.5) saturate(0.8);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, black 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 50%, transparent 85%);
}

.patriot-bg--eagles {
  background:
    url("assets/eagle.svg") 8% 70% / min(24vw, 180px) auto no-repeat,
    url("assets/eagle.svg") 92% 25% / min(30vw, 240px) auto no-repeat,
    url("assets/bg-eagle-flag.png") center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  filter: brightness(0.7) saturate(0.75);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at center, black 20%, transparent 75%);
}

section.has-patriot-bg.in-view .patriot-bg--eagle,
section.has-patriot-bg.in-view .patriot-bg--eagle-right,
section.has-patriot-bg.in-view .patriot-bg--flag,
section.has-patriot-bg.in-view .patriot-bg--flag-soft,
section.has-patriot-bg.in-view .patriot-bg--eagles {
  opacity: 0.28;
}

section.has-patriot-bg.in-view .patriot-bg--flag {
  opacity: 0.18;
}

section.has-patriot-bg.in-view .patriot-bg--flag-soft {
  opacity: 0.22;
}

/* Slight float on eagle motifs */
@keyframes patriotDrift {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 92% 45%, right center; }
  50% { background-position: 90% 48%, 98% 52%; }
}

section.has-patriot-bg.in-view .patriot-bg--eagle {
  animation: patriotDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  section.has-patriot-bg.in-view .patriot-bg--eagle,
  section.has-patriot-bg.in-view .patriot-bg--eagle-right,
  section.has-patriot-bg.in-view .patriot-bg--eagles {
    opacity: 0.16;
  }
  section.has-patriot-bg.in-view .patriot-bg--flag,
  section.has-patriot-bg.in-view .patriot-bg--flag-soft {
    opacity: 0.12;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .patriot-bg--eagle {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}